A Man in the Snow: Starting with a Sword Challenge to the Northern Liang Prince's Palace

There are always people in the world who are both hateful and pitiful.

Within the Lizhu Cave, there lived such a person.

Malanhua was slapped and killed by Su Qingshen, an outsider. In fact, the root of all this was that Ma Kuxuan had broken her cultivation.

In fact, Ye Yun witnessed all of this that day. This is what is called cause and effect, and retribution is inevitable.

As for Su Qingshen, she is the eldest daughter of the Iron Sea Riders, a relatively powerful organization. She is arrogant and domineering because of her family's influence.

This behavior is extremely despicable and is entirely a way of taking one's anger out on others. It shows his arrogance and unreasonableness, which can also be considered his own consequence.

After learning that his grandmother, Ma Lanhua, had been murdered by the men sent by the young lady of the Iron Sea Riders, Ma Kuxuan was devastated and vowed to avenge her.

Ma Kuxuan was an extremely ruthless person. So much so that after he left Lizhu Cave and achieved success in his cultivation, he went directly to the home of the young lady of Tiehai Chaoqi and wiped out her entire family, leaving only the young lady alive. He made her a maid and made her live in endless regret and hatred.

He's really a ruthless person.

This aligns with Ye Yun's thoughts back then.

However, the young man dared not lay a hand on her now, and ultimately transferred his hatred to Chen Ping'an.

The reason is simple: they want to completely resolve the grudges of the previous generation.

Ma Kuxuan and Chen Ping'an have been at odds since childhood.

Several white lanterns were lit in the Ma family's courtyard, and the ashes of burnt paper money drifted in the air, filling it with a pungent smell of smoke.

There weren't many people in the courtyard, only a few neighbors helping out.

Ma Kuxuan stood in front of the mourning hall, dressed in mourning clothes, his head bowed, his expression unreadable.

Finally, he slowly stood up and headed towards the covered bridge, because it was there that all of this had originated.

But when Ma Kuxuan arrived, he discovered that Chen Ping'an was also there.

"Chen Ping'an".

Upon hearing this, Chen Ping'an turned around and looked at Ma Kuxuan behind him.

However, Chen Ping'an ignored him and continued to quietly catch fish in the river.

He wanted to make fish soup for the injured Ning Yao and had no intention of having any grudge against Ma Kuxuan.

At this moment, Ma Kuxuan's eyes already held murderous intent.

"I heard you've been practicing martial arts. How about we have a spar?"

Ma Kuxuan had just entered the cultivation stage, and he could actually see that Chen Ping'an had a foundation in cultivation.

He is now a disciple of Zhenwu Mountain and has his own protector, so he will surely be able to defeat Chen Ping'an easily.

"No, I still want to catch fish."

Chen Ping'an had no desire to have any grudge against him.

Ma Kuxuan drew his sword directly. The short sword was pure white, with faint runes flowing on its blade, clearly indicating that it was no ordinary item.

With a flick of his wrist, the sword flashed like a bolt of lightning, aiming straight for Chen Ping'an's throat.

Chen Ping'an dodged to the side and threw a punch at Ma Kuxuan.

Ma Kuxuan sheathed his sword to parry, then slammed his fist into the blade.

Chen Ping'an was so shocked that he took two steps back, his hands and feet going numb.

Ma Kuxuan pressed his advantage relentlessly, unleashing a barrage of sword strikes, each one swift and deadly. He practiced the military swordsmanship of Zhenwu Mountain, his swordsmanship exquisite, each move deadly, primarily for killing.

Chen Ping'an could only barely dodge thanks to his familiarity with the terrain and his instinct for danger, and soon he had several wounds on his body.

But Ma Kuxuan was also suffering.

Although Chen Ping'an did not know swordsmanship, he had a ruthless spirit that was willing to risk his life. Every time he dodged, he was gambling that his reaction was faster than Ma Kuxuan's sword.

Several times, the fists struck Ma Kuxuan's vital points.

The two fought for about half an hour, and both were injured.

Ma Kuxuan took many punches and suffered internal injuries.

Aside from a few sword wounds, Chen Ping'an was not seriously injured.

Under the guidance of Master Yao and Old Man Yang, Chen Ping'an had already established a solid foundation, and in this encounter, Ma Kuxuan was slightly at a disadvantage.

"Is that all you've got?" Ma Kuxuan panted, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. This time, he wanted to kill Chen Ping'an.

Chen Ping'an didn't speak, he just stared intently at him.

Ma Kuxuan suddenly laughed and said, "You think you're so great just because you killed Cai Jinjian? That was just a sneak attack. In a head-on fight, you're nothing."

Chen Ping'an's voice was as calm as a stagnant pool: "I know."

Ma Kuxuan was stunned for a moment.

Chen Pingan continued, "So what? I'll fight you to the death."

Ma Kuxuan stared at him for a long time, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

Then he took a deep breath, and the short sword in his hand shone brightly, the runes lit up, he was about to use his supernatural powers.

Chen Ping'an clenched his fists, ready to fight to the death.

Just then, a figure stepped between the two; it was indeed the military protector from Zhenwu Mountain.

"That's enough, Ma Kuxuan."

The sound wasn't loud, but it was like a stone thrown into a lake, dispelling all the murderous intent.

"Hmph, if you're not going to help, just stand by and watch. Otherwise, I won't go to Zhenwu Mountain with you."

Ma Kuxuan used this as leverage.

"I think it's more appropriate to let them play."

Another voice came.

Chen Pingan turned around and saw Ye Yun standing behind him.

He wore a blue robe, carried a wine pot, and had an expressionless face.

Ma Kuxuan's sword stopped in mid-air, and his expression changed.

He recognized the man; it was this man in the blue robe who had stopped the Mountain-Moving Ape at the entrance of Mud Bottle Alley that day.

Ma Kuxuan said coldly, "Are you trying to meddle in other people's business?"

Ye Yun looked at him and said calmly, "Ma Kuxuan, the people behind you can't protect you. But I don't kill the weak. You only need to have a fair fight with Chen Ping'an."

The protector of Zhenwu Mountain: "Why do you do this?"

"Hahaha, Chen Ping'an and I have a karmic connection to resolve. He won't die, and I won't stop him. In fact, because of this karmic connection, if you dare to stop me, I will kill him."

Ye Yun only released a wisp of his aura, yet it immediately revealed his strength to the protector of Zhenwu Mountain.

Ma Kuxuan was no match for Chen Ping'an, but Qi Jingchun and Old Man Yang would not let Ma Kuxuan die at Chen Ping'an's hands.

Ma Kuxuan was more like a whetstone for Chen Ping'an's growth.

Ye Yun naturally wouldn't kill him.

Ma Kuxuan was the reincarnation of one of the twelve high-ranking ancient gods, so his cultivation and talent were naturally exceptional.

But it will take time for them to grow.

Even if he achieves the Ascension Realm.

Ye Yun remained unafraid of him.

At the very least, he is now infinitely close to the Ascension Realm, and his swordsmanship is enough to fight against those in the Ascension Realm.

Ma Kuxuan stared at Ye Yun for a long time, seemingly having made a judgment in his mind. In fact, he had lost this time, after all, he had used his sword. In the end, he sheathed his sword and snorted coldly.

"Alright, I'll give you face. Chen Ping'an, you'd better watch out next time."

Ma Kuxuan said fiercely, then turned and left.

"etc!"

Ye Yun called out to him.

"What, you want to make a move?"

Ma Kuxuan was startled.

Huan Shu, the protector of Zhenwu Mountain beside him, even placed his hand on the hilt of his sword.

"You are not worthy to be my opponent now. I will release you, but you must leave behind the sacred artifact of the military strategist."

Ye Yun looked at Huan Shu and said.

"Are you trying to oppose the military strategists?"

Huan Shu revealed a hint of murderous intent.

"Zhenwu Mountain looks quite powerful. It just so happens that I cultivate the sword path. Your artifacts that suppress sainthood can help the sword in my hand. If you don't give them to me, I will personally kill my way up Zhenwu Mountain."

Ye Yun pressed down with his sword, forcefully striking the two men and forcing them to their knees.

"Peak of the Immortal Realm".

Huan Shu couldn't help but say.

The strongest person in Zhenwu Mountain is his senior brother, the sect leader, but he is only at the early stage of the Immortal Realm.

Only then did Ma Kuxuan realize just how strong this man in blue was.

"for you!"

A beam of light flew into Ye Yun's hand; it was the "Little Sword Tomb" from the military school.

"Let's go! If you want to cause trouble for me, you can do so anytime. My name is Ye Yun, a sword cultivator on the Great Wall of Sword Qi. Perhaps in the future, I will become a sword that can suppress all ages."

Ye Yun sheathed his sword, and the two of them quickly got up and left.

As he walked out of the covered bridge, Ma Kuxuan glanced back at him with hatred and resentment in his eyes.

Chen Ping'an leaned against a rock, panting heavily.

"Can you walk?"

Chen Pingan nodded and struggled to stand up.

After taking two steps, my legs went weak and I almost fell.

"Thank you, Boss Ye." Chen Ping'an picked up the fish basket and headed home.

Ye Yun didn't pay any attention to it, but instead looked down at the old sword hanging under the covered bridge.

Sword Mom must have seen this scene.