Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

When Zonghengzi won the twelve pieces of the Illusion Armor, the Father of Illusion refused to gamble anymore and asked him to leave. Unexpectedly, at this time, Zonghengzi discovered a divine bow among many treasures.

The father of the mythical creature said that it was an ancient divine crossbow, solitary and steep, that any arrow that touched this bow would break. Since there were no arrows to use, it could only be buried here.

Zonghengzi pondered in his heart that his younger sister, Yulinling, was an extremely skilled craftswoman. If he could forge these twelve pieces of phantom armor into arrowheads and then combine them with Guqiaotianyin, it would bring him an unparalleled divine weapon.

Therefore, Zonghengzi insisted on making one last bet with the Father of Illusion, and for this he staked his own younger sister.

"It wasn't until this game of chess that I realized the previous twelve games were all part of his scheme."

"In order to lure you into his trap, he did not hesitate to lose twelve games in a row and give you twelve pieces of the Phantom Armor, so that you would willingly bet your own sister."

"Of course."

"and after?"

"I found Lingmei and asked her to forge twelve arrowheads for me, which I named the Twelve Rainbows of the Emperor's Bow... After I told Lingmei about the bet with the Father of Illusion, she kicked me out. From then on, the siblings were estranged and never saw each other again."

Luo Hou naturally knew what happened next. Yu Linling liked to leave hidden doors when forging weapons, and it was this bad habit that saved her.

When the Emperor used the Twelve Rainbows, he only used ten pieces of the Illusion Armor, two of which were counterfeit.

When Yu Linling learned that her brother had gambled her away and that she was to marry a monster, she didn't cry or make a scene. Instead, she kicked her brother out the door and then invited her best male friend, Life Trainee, to come to her rescue.

She knew very well that only the Phantom Armor made by the Father of Illusion could kill him, so she used one piece of Phantom Armor to forge the single-edged sword Tiger Tail Spring Ice.

Life Trainee, along with Tiger Tail Spring Ice, killed the Father of Illusion and cut off the elven triangle on its head.

In return for the trainees, Yu Linling forged the three horns and the last piece of phantom armor into the Three Edges of Heaven and attached them to the trainees' spearheads.

Afterwards, Yu Linling changed her name to Furong Zhuke Qiaotiangong, withdrew from the martial arts world, stopped caring about worldly affairs, and had no contact with her brother.

Luo Hou asked, "You regret it?"

"Once a move is made, there is no going back; once a move is made, there is no going back."

"Has the matter of the three rebellious sects been resolved?"

"That's right, otherwise how would I have had the courage to set foot in Tiandu?"

By betting on his younger sister, Zonghengzi was undoubtedly making a huge mistake. It was precisely because of his greed that the Father of Illusion had the opportunity to take advantage of him.

However, this is a game within a game. The greatest tragedy for Zonghengzi is not losing his sister, but living under the control of Feichangjun.

The player becomes someone else's pawn.

Luo Hou now wants to seize this piece for himself.

He said calmly, "The Father of Fantasy has been resurrected and will surely take revenge on you and your siblings."

"I owe Lingmei a great debt, and I only wish for her safety. I wonder if Lord Wu can help me?"

"I believe she will turn bad luck into good."

Yu Linling is no ordinary person. Not only is her forging skill superb, but she is also a grandmaster of one of the three major schools of Hidden Single Edge. In addition, she has two protectors, Life Trainee and Chaotic World Mad Blade, so there is no need to worry about her safety.

However, Zonghengzi took Luohou's words as an agreement and was overjoyed. He stood up and bowed to Luohou, saying, "If Sister Ling is well, Zonghengzi is willing to serve Lord Wu with utmost loyalty."

"That's easy to say."

At this moment, at the foot of Qinggeng Peak, in the Hibiscus Shop, the stove was blazing, making the whole room hot and red.

呲la.

A drop of sweat dripped from the skilled craftsman's forehead, landing on the molten iron in his hand and turning into a wisp of white smoke.

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle bells.

With each hammer blow, the blade's sharpness grew ever stronger.

Finally, the last hammer blow came, and with a whoosh, the precious sword was completed. Instantly, its light shot straight into the sky, and the lion head on the hilt seemed to come alive, emitting bursts of roars.

A strange gem was embedded in the lion's mouth. As the artifact took shape, the gem was completely integrated into the blade, adding a unique holy aura to the precious sword.

Qiaotiangong looked at his work with satisfaction and pushed open the door to the casting room.

Chaotic Blade was leaning against an old tree trunk in the courtyard, intently studying the single-edged sword manual in his hand.

In winter, when the leaves have all fallen, Luan Shi Kuang Dao still bares his chest, his powerful pectoral muscles bulging like a range of mountains.

The skilled craftsman glanced at it greedily for a few moments before reluctantly looking away and tossing the lion-headed sword over.

"You're finally out of quarantine? Wow, you're so heavy!"

The ingenious craftsman proudly declared, "This divine artifact, forged by me using the Heaven-Mending Forging Technique, is naturally unique. Give it a try."

With a swift swing of his blade, the Mad Blade of Chaos unleashed a golden lion's gleam, revealing a treasured sword amidst the mortal world. The overwhelming blade energy sent sand and stones flying wildly in the courtyard.

"I never imagined you could master my knife-wielding habits so accurately. Mad Blade owes you a debt of gratitude."

"I have something to do and will be away for a period of time, from a few days to several months."

"If you need anything from Mad Blade, please feel free to speak up."

"With a flick of his long sleeves, he was as white as snow. A gentle breeze and a pale moon shone down. At the foot of Qinggeng Mountain, all darkness was gone. He refined stubborn stones to mend the gaps in the sky."

With a flick of his sleeve, Qiaotiangong departed gracefully.

For some reason, Luan Shi Kuang Dao had a strange worry. After thinking it over, he figured that since there would be no one to disturb him here, he might as well study the Single-Edged Sword Manual while waiting for Fu Nu to return.

Chapter 316 The Monster Resurrects, Su Xianren Aids the Wicked

Ye Xiaochai had already killed Ying Wuqian in their battle, but unexpectedly, Ying Wuqian possessed the Life-Saving Golden Pill.

Caught completely off guard, Ye Xiaochai was killed by Ying Wuqian, who had miraculously returned from the dead, and was left on the verge of death.

Su Huanzhen himself was a physician, but he couldn't save Ye Xiaochai, whose foundation had been damaged. He had no choice but to go to the Beginning of Absurdity to seek medicine from this strange man who suddenly appeared in the martial arts world.

Having lost his physical body and become a spirit, the Father of Illusion floats above the cave, silently gazing at the treasures that have remained as radiant as ever after thousands of years.

A moment later, a gentle breeze blew in, and a handsome, refined man in purple robes, holding a whisk, slowly walked in.

"You are the father of the illusion? I am Su Huanzhen, the White Lotus of Fragrance. I apologize for disturbing you."

"Su Huanzhen, what do you want with Ang?"

"I, a humble person, have come seeking medicine. I have heard that the Father of Fantasy possesses countless rare treasures from all over the world, including a miraculous medicine that can cure the dead and bring them back to life."

The Father of Illusion chuckled softly: "I have the medicine, but how will you repay this kindness?"

"How does Your Excellency wish me to repay you?"

Bargaining has always been Su Huanzhen's forte. No matter how high you want to go, the inferior can still bargain down to the ground. The only thing to fear is that the father of illusion has no desires.

The Father of Fantasy waved his hand in the air, and instantly, a scene appeared before Su Huanzhen's eyes. In the scene, a woman was cautiously walking towards the Beginning of Absurdity.

“This woman outside owes Ang a lot. If you capture her for Ang and make her sincerely apologize to Ang, Ang will give you the medicine.”

"Just make her apologize?"

Su Huanzhen naturally didn't believe such conditions, but Ye Xiaochai didn't have much time, so he had to get the medicine first.

We'll figure out a way to get this woman out of here later.

The one standing outside the absurd beginning was Qiaotiangong. She held her breath and carefully observed everything around her, unaware that her every move had already been seen by the Father of Illusion and Suzhen Huan.

As she hesitated, a person emerged from within the absurd beginning: "Young lady, this is the residence of the Father of Fantasy. May I ask why you have come here?"

"It really didn't die?"

Su Huanzhen's heart stirred, but he said gently, "I am Su Huanzhen, the Pure Fragrant White Lotus. I wonder what grudge you have with the father of Kuahuan? Perhaps I can help you resolve your conflict."

"So you're Su Huanzhen? Hmph! The renowned Su Xianren of the martial world has actually colluded with this demon. Why don't you join me in eliminating this scourge!"

The ingenious craftsman slowly raised his left hand, pulled out the golden hairpin from his head, and instantly the Tiger Tail Spring Ice took shape, heading straight for the beginning of absurdity.

"I'm sorry, but I cannot allow you to harm the Father of Illusion."

Seeing that the newcomer's weapon was a single-edged sword, Su Huanzhen dared not underestimate him. He flicked his whisk and unleashed a fierce force, overtaking the opponent and knocking down Huwei Chunbing.

"Get out of the way of those who aid and abet evil!"

"I cannot comply in order to save lives."

The two clashed instantly. Qiaotiangong Qi, channeling his inner energy into Huwei Chunbing, displayed his single-edged sword technique. The heavens and earth trembled, trees snapped, and the illusory figures seemed both real and unreal. The sword light and shadows revealed a deadly intent.

Su Huanzhen spun lightly, his steps were unpredictable, and he wielded his whisk with ease, unleashing his palm technique with concentrated energy.

It quickly came to about ten moves.

Su Huanzhen sensed the woman's extraordinary swordsmanship, which was gentle and varied, almost without any flaws. However, her foundation and strength were far inferior to his own. He then gathered his true energy and, while Qiao Tiangong was taking a breath, struck out with great force.

boom.

Tiger Tail Spring Ice flew out of his hand, but Qiao Tiangong quickly switched hands and grabbed the sword back, then aimed straight for Su Huanzhen's throat.

But at this moment, Su Huanzhen stepped back with a smile: "Miss, neither of us has gained an advantage. Why don't we each take a step back and come with me to see the master of this place?"

"lead the way."

Knowing that the other party was holding back, Qiaotiangong had no choice but to follow Su Huanzhen into the beginning of absurdity.

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away at Yiqingjiangshan Tower, the host and guest were having a very pleasant conversation.

The guest at Jiangshan Tower was none other than Qiaotiangong's best friend, the Life Trainee. He had been staying there for ten days and felt an instant connection with the host, Luoshen Hongchenxue.

Hong Chenxue is not only beautiful, but also skilled in both literature and martial arts. She is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and is also a popular novelist in the martial arts world, second only to Ce Menghou.

In martial arts, those who cultivate both spear and sword are considered the emperor of spears and the goddess of swords.

The two hit it off immediately, discussing everything from romance and folklore to tales of the martial world, from music, chess, calligraphy, and painting to various schools of martial arts, and enjoying each other's company immensely.

Hong Chenxue covered her mouth and chuckled, "Your views on things are always as innocent as a child's, which is refreshing to me."

"Sister, you have also helped the trainees learn a lot."

Hong Chenxue looked at the burly man in front of her, who was carrying a long spear. His long, messy hair was disheveled, and he wore very little clothing, which was open from his chest to his abdomen, revealing his strong muscles. He wore a leather belt with a copper buckle on his trousers, and his whole body was full of wildness and unruliness.

"Why did you change from addressing me as 'Miss' to 'Sister'?"

The trainee calmly replied, "It's a form of recognition. Only those who have a close bond with the trainee will address each other as brothers and sisters."

"Then how many women in this world would you be willing to have a sexual relationship with?"

"Besides you, there is another person, Lian Qingming Yu Linling."

Hong Chenxue's eyes flickered: "Is it her? Possessing unparalleled single-edged swordsmanship and two peerless forging techniques, Yu Linling is quite an extraordinary woman to have mastered so many different skills. Could you tell me her story?"