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Chapter 94 Where is there any trace of a thousand years ago?

Lu Ming suddenly stopped, turned around, and a hint of interest finally appeared in his eyes.

Lian Feng's lips curled slightly, his expression complex, with a hint of arrogance and resentment, as he slowly recounted: "A hundred years ago, the Great Teacher of Virtue single-handedly cleansed the court and brought order to the dynasty, his power overwhelming the four seas and eight wastelands, subduing the dragons and tigers that guarded the nation, and forging the Dragon and Tiger Ranking for a thousand years on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking."

"This list connects heaven and earth, reflects thousands of years, and includes all the outstanding human heroes who stand at the peak of the Transcendent Realm. Every one of them is a genius of all time."

"My master was a contemporary of the Great Virtuous Teacher. He was exceptionally talented and, although he was also on the list of the Dragon and Tiger of the Millennium, he was always overshadowed by him."

He spread his arms slightly, a sudden surge of wind erupted around him, causing the grass and trees to rustle and bow low. A rare, defiant glint ignited in his eyes: "I will ascend to the top of the Millennium Dragon and Tiger Ranking! I will wash away the suppression my master has endured for half his life, and restore the eternal name of the Heavenly Mystery Sect!"

His lofty ambitions came out without hesitation.

A strong wind raged through the forest, causing the branches and leaves to sway wildly.

Lu Ming looked at him with a solemn expression, but after a moment, he suddenly smiled softly.

"Ha—with your obsession, perhaps reaching the top of the list will bring you even greater benefits?"

Lian Feng's expression suddenly froze, his eyes filled with disbelief.

His carefully crafted aura and poignant rhetoric were seen through at a glance.

Lu Ming was too lazy to play along with him. He sneered and, with a swift movement, had already darted several feet away.

This guy is very cunning; although he rarely lies, not a single word he utters is true.

If you actually believe his nonsense and end up being sold out, you'll probably have to count the money for him.

"Hey! Wait for me!"

Lian Feng slapped his forehead in frustration and quickly chased after him, loudly explaining, "I didn't lie to you! I just didn't finish my sentence!"

"Most of the outstanding figures on the Millennium Dragon and Tiger List have achieved great feats and reached the highest realms in later generations!"

"Legend has it that whoever defeats the remaining traces of heroes on the list can inherit their legacy!"

"It's true that Xiao Junlin and Yun Shuying are chasing the Yin-Yang Compass, and it's also true that they covet the opportunity of the Millennium Dragon and Tiger Ranking and compete for the legacy of heroes!"

Before he could finish speaking, another muffled thud was heard.

"Ouch—damn it!"

From within the dense forest, cries of alarm and disarray rang out once more.

Dusk, Hanfeng Ravine.

A clear stream meanders by, its water crystal clear, with several golden-scaled fish swimming leisurely in the water, reflecting shimmering light on the surface.

Yun Shuying gently lifted the hem of her white dress, her pair of fair feet immersed in the stream, completely oblivious to the biting cold.

The Azure Frost Sword in his hand suddenly thrust out, its movement light and agile, piercing several golden scales onto the sword in an instant.

She raised her sword and looked at the six golden scales struggling on its blade, a rare smile appearing on her usually aloof face.

I subconsciously turned my head and saw a figure in a green robe standing quietly with his hands behind his back, gazing at the distant scenery beside the blue stone by the stream.

Her smile froze instantly. She bit her red lips and said, slowly and deliberately, "Young Master Lu, we agreed that I would catch the fish and you would start the fire—where's the fire?"

His soft voice carried an almost overflowing chill.

Lu Ming was taken aback and quickly looked away.

In the distance, a path to the underworld meanders like a snake. The originally dark and gloomy lamps have now all turned into a crimson gold color, with a soft yet intense glow.

Many demons, upon approaching, seemed to be scorched by raging fire, and retreated in panic, daring not to get any closer.

"The Underworld—is it no longer just something that demons and monsters despise, but something that can directly harm them?"

Although his mind was racing, he didn't hesitate for a moment and quickly turned around.

Before Yun Shuying could erupt in anger, he quickly gathered firewood from the ground and started a campfire in no time, then diligently grilled the golden-scaled fish.

As darkness fell, the moonlight shone down.

The fish skin was roasted until golden brown and crispy, and drops of oil fell into the fire, making a soft crackling sound.

The two wrapped the grilled fish in large leaves and ate heartily. Soon they were satisfied and rested by the campfire.

"Crackling"

The flames flickered, casting intermittent light and shadow on their faces.

Lu Ming squatted down to the side, casually tossing in a dry branch, and looked up to ask, "It should only take an hour to get to Thousand Eyes Mountain, but we've spent a whole day and still haven't arrived. Do you know why?"

Yun Shuying sat on a blue stone, gently gathered her skirt, and sighed helplessly, "So close yet so far. The methods of the Great Teacher are far beyond our imagination."

She looked at Lu Ming meaningfully: "His profound consideration for the local martial artists is truly admirable."

Lu Ming lowered his eyes and remained silent.

He naturally understood what she meant.

Only by imposing numerous restrictions can we protect the local martial artists and allow them to secure a place in the Inheritance Tower.

Otherwise, given the way the Three Gates and Five Sects, and even countless sects of the Great Zhao Dynasty, would not have long before the Inheritance Tower was completely occupied, and local martial artists would not even have the right to approach it.

"And then there's the underworld—"

Yun Shuying raised her eyes and looked into the distance.

The underworld lies dormant in the night like a giant serpent, while the crimson-gold lamps cast their glow, bringing a sense of peace to the heart.

"When the Great Teacher was in power, he overcame all opposition and promoted the construction of the underworld. It turns out that he was already laying the groundwork for today's events back then."

She murmured softly, her tone full of admiration: "Only now does the Underworld truly possess the power to protect the human race."

Looking at her eyes filled with reverence, Lu Ming felt a surge of emotion.

He could clearly sense that the Three Schools and Five Sects were not on the same path as the Great Sage and Good Teacher.

That night, the fact that the powerful figures stood by and watched, and that some even secretly intervened, speaks volumes.

They are either enemies or estranged from each other, and there are absolutely no allies among them.

Even so, top geniuses like Lian Feng and Yun Shuying still felt deep awe when they mentioned that person.

"Some people's charm can indeed transcend social positions."

Lu Ming's lips curled slightly, and he sighed inwardly.

Then a thought struck him, and he looked up and asked, "Miss Yun, people say that the Great Teacher of Virtue is unparalleled throughout history and is the strongest human in the past thousand years. This statement seems contradictory."

He paused, his gaze intense: "And what about a thousand years ago?"

Yun Shuying was taken aback and looked at him in surprise, as if she hadn't expected him to notice this detail.

A hint of sadness flickered in her eyes. She unconsciously looked away, gazing into the deep night. Her voice was soft, tinged with bitterness: "What's left of a thousand years ago? —"

The words drifted in the evening breeze, light and airy, yet heavy as a thousand pounds.

Lu Ming's body trembled, and he was stunned on the spot.

The night was deep, and the foot of the hill was quiet.

Lu Ming, with a blade of grass dangling from his mouth, leaned lazily against the stone wall, occasionally offering pointers: "Yes, sprinkle on those seasonings, it'll smell even better."

"Remember to flip it over, don't burn it."

Nearby, Su Qingsi was enthusiastically roasting two wild rabbits by a campfire.

Sweat rolled down her forehead, but she was completely unaware, her eyes shining as she stared intently at the rabbit meat that was gradually turning golden brown.

Suddenly, she frowned slightly, tilted her head to look at Lu Ming, and asked with a hint of suspicion, "Are you deliberately bullying me?"

Lu Ming's expression stiffened slightly—had this silly girl figured it out?

He walked over casually, turning the grill over for her as he explained calmly, "Why do you say that? You were the one who said you wanted to learn how to grill meat, so I let you practice on your own."

"As the saying goes, reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. No matter how much I say, it's not as reliable as you doing it yourself."

Su Qingsi's cheeks were flushed red in the firelight, and she glared at him angrily: "Do you think I'm easy to fool?"

Lu Ming said no more, and directly took the shiny, fragrant rabbit meat and handed it to her.

Su Qingsi's attention was instantly drawn to it, and she snatched it away, taking small bites and munching on it with relish.

"This silly girl—didn't Lian Feng say she possessed the talent of 'seeing through people's hearts with fox eyes'? How come she looks so innocent and guileless."

Lu Ming watched her squinting as she savored the delicious food, and shook his head with a chuckle.

I thought she was a cunning and seductive fox spirit, but it turned out to be all an act, proving the saying—big breasts, no brains?

He took another roasted rabbit, and while gnawing on it, he said casually, "Wanjun has gone to the Beast God Sect. Please take good care of her for me."

"Uh-huh----"

Su Qingsi's mouth was filled with the aroma of meat, and she nodded repeatedly without thinking.

The next moment, she suddenly opened her eyes wide, hurriedly shook her head, and mumbled, "What...what did you say? I don't understand."

Xiao Wanjun had made a promise with her that this matter must be kept secret.

Lu Ming sneered and said nothing more.

He knew long ago that there is no such thing as a free lunch.

He, Lu, doesn't have that much charm to make a stunningly beautiful woman throw herself into his arms.

Especially that morning, the striking red plum blossoms by his bedside gave him much to ponder.

Then, considering Su Qingsi's long-standing intentions towards Wan Jun, he instantly understood the situation.

Now, after a brief probe, it turned out to be spot on.

However, he did not object.

His fate on this trip is uncertain, so we should indeed find a way out for Xiao Wanjun.

The seemingly foolish noblewoman from the sect in front of me is a suitable candidate.

The wind rustled softly over the hills as the two silently ate their rabbit meat, remaining silent for a moment.