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

Chapter 49 The Pursuit of Xu Longxiang

Outside the Northern Mang Pass.

On the scorching, blazing Gobi Desert, Xu Longxiang, dressed in a blue Taoist robe, looked somewhat dazed as he gazed at a simple teahouse not far away.

This teahouse was nothing more than a few rough logs and tattered felt cloth hastily erected, a far cry from the Northern Liang Prince's Palace.

Xu Longxiang dismounted and went to the teahouse, where he casually found a place to sit down.

After several days of long journey, my stomach was empty, so I asked for some simple food and the local tea.

The teahouse was noisy, mostly filled with merchants and travelers from the martial arts world. People like Xu Longxiang were nothing new to them.

Xu Longxiang seemed to have suddenly understood, recalling what his master had told him before he left.

"Dragon and Elephant! You are born with the strength of Vajra, with a solid foundation, a rare sight in a thousand years, and an existence that the Great Dao cannot tolerate."

"Now that you have reached the Finger Profound Realm, few in this world can rival you. However, your enemy is Ye Yun, who has already entered the realm of immortals. His methods are extremely advanced. If you wish to seek revenge, you must first reach the Celestial Phenomenon Realm. Going there to find your elder brother, Xu Fengnian, might offer a glimmer of hope."

The teacup that was originally in his hand was crushed to pieces by him.

At this moment, his heart was filled with nothing but the burning flame of revenge; he was determined to find his brother, Xu Fengnian.

They will work together to avenge the Xu family.

Since Ye Yun forcibly broke through Xu Longxiang's Vajra Body with his powerful sword intent, causing him serious injury, it was precisely because of this serious injury that Zhao Xituan used the secret technique of Longhu Mountain to revive Xu Longxiang.

By chance, he gained insight and unlocked part of his sealed mind. On the Demon-Suppressing Platform, he practiced diligently day and night, constantly strengthening his physique.

This allowed him, a natural-born genius of the Vajra Realm, to successfully enter the Finger Profound Realm.

This step is extremely difficult even for ordinary martial artists.

But for someone like Xu Longxiang, who is exceptionally gifted but bound by the laws of nature, it is even more difficult.

Xu Longxiang, who has reached the Profound Realm, possesses true combat power sufficient to fight across realms.

Like Deng Tai'a of the Pointing-to-Mystery Realm, who could slay land-based immortals of the three religions.

Xu Longxiang was unaware that someone was watching his every move from a corner not far away, and then quietly released a carrier pigeon from his sleeve.

The carrier pigeon flew over mountains and rivers at top speed and finally landed at an inn.

"Young master, someone has sent a message."

The iron talisman was taken down from the message box tied to the carrier pigeon.

Ye Yun used one hand to draw out the message from the carrier pigeon, which contained only a single line of small characters.

"The two sons of the Xu family, from outside the Northern Mang Pass."

Ye Yun smiled confidently. Several years ago, he had already arranged for people outside Beimang Pass to keep an eye on the passes between Beimang and Beiliang.

Without some tricks up your sleeve, how can you control everything?

No matter how strong your military force is, it cannot solve all problems.

"Black Tiger, let's go."

As soon as Ye Yun's voice rang out, a huge black figure leaped up and appeared on the street.

"Ah! Run! There's a tiger!"

"Quickly, report to...report to the authorities!"

"…!"

The appearance of the black tiger caused chaos in the streets.

But in Black Tiger's eyes, they looked like a bunch of idiots.

They really have no sense of right and wrong.

"Young master, what should we do?"

Tie Fu shouted at Ye Yun.

Although Ye Yun was his enemy, he did not want to be separated from Ye Yun now. Only by following Ye Yun could he learn the strongest martial arts, and one day in the future, he might really be able to kill Ye Yun and avenge his relatives and friends.

"The ancestral home of the Ye family of Western Chu".

As soon as Ye Yun finished speaking, he rode the black tiger, transforming into a black lightning bolt, and flew over the city wall, heading directly towards the outside of Beimang Pass, with a humanoid armor following behind him.

The bluebird watched the departing red figure and said, "Killing him is easier said than done."

"No! As long as there is life, there is hope."

"Young lady, will you come with me to the old land of Western Chu?"

Tie Fu asked.

"No, I think I should go and find my young master."

The bluebird's eyes were filled with unwavering determination; even if it meant death, it would find Xu Fengnian.

Tie Fu sighed, "Alas!"

The wind whipped up sand and dust, which stung my face.

That red robe, appearing in this desolate borderland covered in yellow sand, actually had a touch of poetic charm.

Several figures appeared behind the man in the red robe.

They were startled when they saw the jet-black tiger beside their master.

"Ye Shi greets his master."

The leading man knelt not far from Ye Yun.

"Alright, tell me! Where did Xu Longxiang go?"

The speaker was Ye Yun, who had received the news and rushed over overnight.

The Black Tiger truly lives up to its reputation as a first-grade exotic beast; its speed is so great that it could easily travel ten thousand miles a day.

"Two days ago, Xu Longxiang headed towards the Northern Wilderness. Our people have been following him. They are currently in a small town. Master, this is a map of the Northern Wilderness."

"As for Xu Fengnian, he went to Dunhuang City."

Ye Shi replied respectfully.

"Yes, you've done a good job. You've worked hard these past few years, and this is the reward you deserve."

Ye Yun flicked his finger, shooting out a red pill.

Ye Shi hurriedly accepted the medicine, saying, "Thank you for the medicine, Master."

"Yes, as long as you do your best for me, you won't die."

Ye Yun took the map of the entire Northern Wilderness and examined it carefully. Xu Longxiang's location was marked on it.

"Black Tiger, come on, I'll take you to kill some people."

Black Tiger: Didn't you say you were looking for a tigress?

After Ye Yun left.

Ye Shi, who was kneeling on the ground, dared to get up. He and the eight Vajra Realm experts who had self-destructed in the Northern Liang King's Mansion were all assassins trained by Ye Yun.

Ye Yun controlled them with unique methods. They needed to take pills every year, otherwise they would not be able to suppress the violent power in their bodies and would eventually explode and die.

With the black tiger as his mount, Ye Yun quickly arrived at the small town where Xu Longxiang lived.

With Ye Yun's cultivation level, his divine sense could extend for hundreds of miles, and he had long ago sensed Xu Longxiang's unique yet undisguised aura.

It must be said that Xu Longxiang is indeed not very good at escaping.

If you can't even hide your aura, how can you evade pursuit?

Xu Longxiang, dressed in a slightly oversized blue Taoist robe, suddenly looked toward the city gate.

A familiar scent mingled with an aura that he found repulsive.

When he looked up, his eyes met Ye Yun's.

His gaze was fixed on Ye Yun, who was riding the black tiger. His fists were clenched so tightly that his knuckles cracked, and the fire of hatred that had been suppressed for a long time was burning fiercely.

He wanted to avenge his father and master.

Xu Longxiang and Ye Yun walked step by step to within ten meters of each other.

"Ye Yun, I'm going to kill you."

Xu Longxiang's voice echoed throughout the entire street.

The once bustling streets of the small town.

Because Ye Yun, who arrived riding a black tiger, had hidden himself away.

"Kill me! You'd better be serious, or you'll die."

Ye Yun patted Black Tiger's head and said.

Xu Longxiang was a little incredulous; he had tried several times to subdue this black tiger, but had failed each time.

Now, however, it is being ridden by Ye Yun.

Looking at that somewhat immature boy.

Ye Yun asked, "Any last words?"