Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

"With Su Huanzhen gone, the martial world is in the care of Wu Jun."

"Easy to say."

The two broke up and went their separate ways.

At this moment, the versatile Hao Xing Tan Long stared blankly at the four beauties, including Yu Meiren and Huang Zhong.

After Young Master Yuan left, several servants absconded with the remaining property, leaving behind not even their personal belongings.

The poor mermaid and her companions, bound by the three-line soul-binding rules of the illusory demon, are unable to leave the Eight-Sided Exquisite and are on the verge of starvation.

"I'm sorry, it's my fault, drink!"

With a deep shout, Haoxing Tanlong, wielding the Charm-Binding Blade, broke the three-line Soul-Binding Curse cast on several women.

Manli touched her delicate neck, both delighted and puzzled: "Thank you, sir, but how did you manage to break the seal placed by that demon?"

"This... I learned it from Kua Huan. You can leave Ba Mian Ling Long now."

"But we have nowhere to go."

Manli covered her face and sobbed.

Huang Zhong, Qing Fu, Bing Hu, and Yun Yu, some weeping, some sighing, all at a loss for what to do.

These women were all kidnapped by Kuahuan. Because of their exceptional beauty, they were not killed by Kuahuan and were sent to Bamian Linglong for Yuan Wuji to train.

Now that Yuan Wuji has disappeared, if they are really driven out, these beautiful but weak women will be left to wander the martial world, where only an even more tragic fate awaits them.

Haoxing Tanlong said helplessly, "Then stay here for now, I'll go buy some food."

The river grasses are lush, and the breeze is cool and the water is gentle.

After buying food at the market, Haoxing Tanlong returned to Bamianlinglong under the cover of night.

Suddenly, a small boat appeared on the river, with a person, a pot of wine, and a book in it, drifting with the current and moored to the moon.

"Ok?"

"Friend, the moonlight is so beautiful, and life is so peaceful. Don't let your hurried steps cause you to miss the beauty around you."

"Isn't it always the same year after year? I have other matters to attend to, so please excuse me."

The person in the boat stood up. He was handsome and elegant, like a scholar or a Taoist. He held a fairy's staff, had a bamboo slip with the inscription "Inscription of the Humble Abode" at his waist, and carried an antique sword bag on his back. He had the demeanor of a master.

"Stopping your steps might be the shortcut. I am all alone, why not share a drink with you under the moon?"

"You have the wrong person."

Unidentified people arrived without warning, and Haoxing Tanlong immediately became alert.

Unexpectedly, Chu Tianxing flicked his fishing rod, and the thin fishing line plunged straight into the mountain wall, blocking Haoxing's path to explore the dragon.

"Hey, do your family members know how difficult you are to get along with?"

Thank you for your compliment.

"You're shameless."

"You're about the same."

"Then why don't you have a drink with me? It's rare to find people who are so similar to me."

"Do not want to."

Hao Xing Tan Long flicked out a burst of true energy from his fingertip, snapping the fishing line and clearing the way ahead.

He slipped away, leaving Chu Tianxing muttering to himself behind him, "Sigh, I've been rejected so badly on my first appearance. Should I even continue promoting my song?"

Chapter 349 The Three Lights Weapon is Actually Useless

The night was quiet, and with light steps, they escaped Chu Tianxing's Haoxing Tanlong and returned to Bamian Linglong.

He put the food in the kitchen and let the women cook it themselves.

Suddenly, a letter flew across the many courtyards to Haoxing Tanlong's hands.

Upon closer inspection, one sees several large characters: "To know who planted the Elf Triangle, one must travel three thousand feet to the Yellow Springs."

Haoxing Tanlong hurriedly chased after Bamian Linglong. Outside, the sky was full of starlight and the ground was filled with the fragrance of flowers, but there was no one in sight.

The next day.

Haoxing set up a protective barrier around the Eight-Sided Exquisite, instructed Manli and the others not to go out, and then set off alone.

To reach the Yellow Springs, which are three thousand feet deep, one must first pass through the Dragon-Slaying Bay.

Zhanlong Bay is a treacherous river with turbulent waves, towering mountains and dangerous shoals, its grandeur overwhelming.

"rise!"

Haoxing Tanlong Palm splits the waves, overturns rivers and seas, and rides the waves.

In an instant, the rapids surged like arrows, the waves roared like galloping horses, and the mighty river formed a magnificent spectacle. Then, the high river and the deep gorges seemed to have been opened by nature itself, and the river stood tall and respectfully welcoming it.

Haoxing Tanlong was about to pass through Zhanlong Bay when he saw the cliffs stretching along the riverbed, with stone walls standing tall. On one of the walls were four cold, large characters carved in the middle: "One sword to seal the throat".

A rusty sword is stuck in the stone wall below the characters.

It turns out there are such relics at the bottom of the Zhanlong Bay river.

Hao Xingtanlong gathered his spirit and energy, angrily drawing upon an ancient divine weapon. The instant the sword was drawn, a giant blue dragon awakened, causing a sudden surge of power and imminent danger.

"I refuse to believe we can't cross Dragon Slayer Bay!"

Haoxing Tanlong approached the dragon's head, and the dragon and the man engaged in a fierce battle in the river.

However, the water dragon, taking advantage of the terrain, stirred up a raging torrent thousands of feet high, overwhelming mountains and seas, invincible in its path. Just when things seemed dire, a clear and melodious poetic chant suddenly rang out:

"A river of stars and moon, its air as cold as ice; a celestial being, I thank the humble inscription for its elegance. What does this body resemble? A drifting boat on the nine winds, traversing the Chu sky."

It was Chu Tianxing, who came wading through the water in his small boat.

Aren't you getting on the boat yet?

Haoxing Tanlong, no longer wanting to fight, turned and boarded the ship.

No one knows how Chu Tianxing exerted his strength, but the small boat seemed to slice through the air like a rainbow, navigating amidst the raging waves.

"Now, it's your turn to draw your sword!"

Haoxing Tanlong wasn't one to wield a sword, so he gripped his divine weapon tightly and swung it. The bladeless weapon shone with spiritual light, severing the head of the water dragon.

"go!"

The small boat sped through Zhanlong Bay and came to a stop on the shore.

Haoxing Tanlong disembarked and left immediately, saying, "Thank you."

"Oh dear, I am your savior, can't you be a little more sincere? Besides, you really have no sense of public morality, vandalizing scenic spots at will."

"Has anyone ever said that you're easily taken advantage of?"

"No, I originally wanted to scold you for bringing this on yourself, but you really are incredibly lucky."

"How to say?"

“I have passed through Zhanlong Bay before and never seen the ancient relics at the bottom of the river. I never thought that you would discover them and even pull out the ancient artifact in your hand.”

Although Haoxing Tanlong was a treasure hunter who, out of professional habit, would dig up any treasure he saw, he was also curious about the origin of this sword. However, what puzzled him most was the timing of Chu Tianxing's appearance.

"Who could have stuck their sword into the rock face at the bottom of the river? And carved the words 'Sword to the Throat' into the water? Could it be you?"

Chu Tianxing laughed heartily: "You flatter me too much. If I had known earlier that there was such a sword at the bottom of the river, you wouldn't be the one who possesses this divine weapon now. However, there is a story about Zhanlong Bay that has been passed down."

"what story?"

“In the past, when Emperor Yan was touring the river, he encountered a dragon causing trouble. Emperor Yan drew his three weapons and killed it, but the dragon’s body did not die and it dragged its tail and overturned the river.”

"Ah."

Chu Tianxing asked curiously, "You seem to be enjoying that laugh. Do you think you're the Flame Emperor?"

Hao Xing Tanlong looked at the broken sword in his hand. Not only was it blunt, but its appearance was also plain and unremarkable. With his years of experience in appraising treasures, he really couldn't see any connection between it and a divine artifact.

"You said it's an artifact of the Three Lights, so I'll give it to you."

Chu Tianxing repeatedly refused: "Divine artifacts depend on fate. You were fortunate enough to obtain this item. Besides, you think it's just scrap metal, but you don't know that some ancient divine artifacts are naturally formed, while others are created by human hands."

"You mean you want me to forge the sword? No need. I am not a swordsman. I'll give it to you. I'm going to continue my journey to the Yellow Springs."

"Wrong, wrong. This sword cannot be repaired by human power. I know a mysterious place, which is said to be the place where the divine weapon was created. Let's get on the ship."

How to fix it?

"Of course, it should be repaired with three-light method."

Chu Tianxing's excessive enthusiasm made it impossible for Haoxing Tanlong to refuse, so he had no choice but to board the ship and follow Chu Tianxing to the legendary Stardust Vortex.

"The rest is up to you. I can't help you with that."

Solving this kind of puzzle was indeed no challenge for Haoxing Tanlong. Since he couldn't figure it out, he stopped thinking about it and threw the broken sword into the Stardust Vortex.

"No!"

Before Chu Tianxing could finish speaking, the broken sword had already shot into the sky above the Milky Way.

Suddenly the sky tilted, and the meteor turned into a meteorite, streaking down from the sky and exploding like rain.

"Not good!"

Both men used their palms to defend themselves, but they were still smashed and covered in blood.

In the midst of the danger, Haoxing Tanlong had a sudden inspiration. He leaped into the sky, and the meteorite followed his figure, turning and shooting back into the sky.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

"Smash the meteorite and let the stardust enter the center of the vortex."

Immediately, meteorites exploded in succession, and the broken sword, attracted by the starlight dust, continuously absorbed the power of the nebula to become sharp and repair the sword.

A moment later, with a deafening explosion, a divine weapon of unparalleled power was born, imprinted with the extraordinary abilities of the Milky Way, the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars.

The divine artifact appeared, its light soaring into the sky, and the distant immortal's foot instantly sensed it.

Amidst the auspicious seven-colored light, a majestic voice resounded: "The three luminaries have appeared; the mandate of heaven has come to pass."