Chapter Fifty: The Wind Rises in Luocheng

  "Are there still powerful martial artists in Chengtang Valley? Aren't they all just servants of the Master of Chengtang Valley? If they were truly powerful, how could they possibly submit to Beichengtang?" Everyone here is a powerful martial artist and has seen their fair share of big events, but today they have been shocked one after another.

  "I don't know what kind of means the master of Chengtang Valley used, but those servants, no matter how strong they are, will always obey every master of the valley, whether this master is strong or weak?" The Taishang Elder also sighed at the means of Chengtang Valley. If his Niu clan had such means, why worry that the Niu clan would not prosper?

  "How many more powerful warriors are there in Chengtang Valley?" asked the two elders.

  "The Martial Emperor is powerful, I don't know about that, but there are two people who surpass the Martial Emperor!" The Taishang Elder said with a slightly condensed gaze.

  "Two Martial Emperors! Even the servants of the Cheng Tang Valley lineage are stronger than me, the Niu Clan!" Niu Jing Tian couldn't believe it. Those were just servants of the Cheng Tang lineage, yet they were actually stronger than the Niu Clan, one of the five great overlords of Luo City! Who would believe this if he told them?!

  "But soon there was only one left." The Taishang Elder's eyes flashed with a hint of sadness, but it was unclear who he was sad for.

  "Do you know why Wu Ding is making a move at this time?"

  The old man was taken aback for a moment, then said: "Is it because of that person from Chengtang Valley?"

  "Not bad, Cheng Tanggu is just a servant of the Valley Master's lineage, but he has extraordinary talent and his skills are out of this world. Even compared to the previous generation of Valley Masters, he is not weak. Since the death of the previous generation of Valley Masters, Wuding Clan has not taken action, it was because of his existence. Now that his life is coming to an end, Wuding Clan will take action!" The Elder sighed.

  "Is he really that strong? One person has subdued the entire Wudeng clan! Has he already reached the peak of martial arts?" Niu Jingtian couldn't imagine what kind of great power this was.

  "Wu Zun's peak? You're underestimating the realm of Wu Zun!" The Taishang Elder couldn't help but sneer at Niu Jingtian's shock. "Whether it's me, Wuding Clan, Xichu Sword Sect, or even that one person, we're all just early-stage Wu Zun. If someone truly reached beyond early-stage Wu Zun, that would be the previous generation's Cheng Tang Valley Master. It's extremely difficult to advance a small realm in Wu Zun, and even among those at the same early stage, there are still huge gaps. I'm only the weakest of the early-stage Wu Zun. If we divide the early stage into three layers, I'd be on the first layer, Xichu Sword Sect would be at least on the second layer, and Chi Tianxing is already on the third layer, just one step away from breaking through to mid-stage."

  It's clear that the Taishang Elder was referring to Chitian Xing, who is actually from Chengtang Valley. Today, these Niu clan members have truly gained some insight; it turns out that the Niu clan is actually this weak and small.

  "What about Wu Ding?" The true concern of these Niu clan people was actually the strength of the Five Ding Clans.

  "Wudang Clan is not simple, I guess Wudang Clan must have a strong person in the second layer, they are hiding too deeply. However, you don't need to worry, they will absolutely not let all the forces in the dark be exposed, after all, there are still royal family members above. If we can unite with Chen Clan, Mingyang Sect, Xichu Sword Sect and Chengtang Valley, then Wudang Clan will not act, and our crisis will also be resolved."

  "But how are we supposed to contact Xichu Jianzong and Chengtang Valley?!" Xichu Jianzong has always been elusive, and no one has ever gone to Chengtang Valley.

  The Supreme Elder said: "Cheng Tang Valley I do know, when the time comes I will go myself, but Western Chu Sword Sect I don't know, this depends on you."

  "I wonder if the great elder knows how many years of life are left for that person in Chengtang Valley."

  "It will be at least three years, or as many as five! You have at least three years to make arrangements, and within those three years, you must find the Western Chu Sword Sect." The Supreme Elder finished speaking and left.

  After Taishang Laojun left, these Wu Huang strongmen of the Niu clan discussed for a while before dispersing.

  Luo City, Mingyang Sect!

  These past few days, because Xuan Ziying and Zhui Changfeng mutually understood each other's hearts, their feelings rapidly warmed up, to the point of being inseparable. On this day, the Sect Master of Mingyang Sect, Xuan Leng, suddenly summoned the three siblings.

  Mingyang Sect, outside the cold house, Xuan Leng walked with a smile on his face, holding Xuan Ziying's hand as they chased after the long wind. Beside them was Xuan Yuan, this piece of ice that had not melted for ten thousand years.

  "Master, we're here." "Father." "Dad, what's going on that you've called for us?"

  At this time, the door suddenly opened, and a cold voice came from inside: "Come in, all of you."

  Three people walked into the house and saw a middle-aged man sitting on a cushion with an icy expression. Suddenly, the middle-aged man opened his eyes, which shone like two sword blades, emitting endless power.

  "Congratulations, Master! Your skills have improved greatly!" "Congratulations, Father!"

  Xuan Ziyin was the most mischievous, directly going over to wrap herself around Xuan Leng's arm, coquettishly saying: "Congratulations, Father."

  Xuan's icy face suddenly floated with a loving smile, and his eyes condensed slightly. The two black pupils seemed to have sword energy bursting out, facing Cháng Fēng: "Cháng Fēng, since you're now with Yíng'ér, you must protect her well, can't let her be bullied, otherwise I won't forgive you."

  "Thank you, Master." Chui Zhangfeng was overjoyed, this meant that the master had acknowledged his relationship with Little Shifu, "Don't worry, Master, I will definitely not let Little Shifu suffer any grievances."

  Xuan Leng nodded slightly, his gaze at Zhuang Changfeng also softened. He had always been very satisfied with this great apprentice, and it was not bad that Ziying could marry him, which fulfilled one of his wishes, allowing him to focus on practicing swordsmanship.

  Xuan Ziyin tightly hugged her father's arm, blushing, and the normally mischievous girl suddenly looked very gentle.

  "Haha, Ying'er, this isn't like you! You've really grown up!"

  Xuan Leng looked at Xuan Ziyin's appearance and burst out laughing, even Xuan Yuan's face showed a smile.

  Xuan Ziying's face turned even redder, her head bowed lower, and she shook Xuan Leng's arm with both hands, muttering: "Daddy, you're actually teasing me, stinky daddy! Hmph!"

  "Haha, okay, Daddy's not laughing anymore, haha..."

  "Dad, you're still smiling..."

  Finally, Xuan Leng stopped smiling, and it was then that Xuan Yuan spoke his first sentence, "What did Father call the three of us here for?"

  Xuan Ziyin and Zhui Changfeng also looked at Xuan Leng, who then spoke directly: "Changfeng, I heard that you were injured by someone when you went down the mountain a few days ago?"

  Chui Zhangfeng was taken aback, and didn't expect his master to ask about this matter. He replied, "Yes, that evil person is very strong, and there's another female swordsman helping him on the side, so I got some minor injuries."

  "There must be some misunderstanding." Xuan Yuan spoke up again, but this time he was speaking in Xu Hua's defense.

  Chui Zhang's face slightly solidified, Xuan Leng looked at the three people with different expressions, and finally said: "I don't care about your grudges or the cause and effect of this matter. From now on, you are not allowed to participate in this matter again! If possible, the three of you should close up for a few years in the sect!"

  The three of them were stunned for a moment, but Xuan Yuan immediately shook his head and said, "No way, Father. My current sword path requires an enemy, and within the sect, it's impossible for me to make rapid breakthroughs."

  Xuan Leng was taken aback, but a hint of joy flashed in his eyes as he looked at Xuan Yuan and said: "Alright, agreed. However, even if you want to find someone to practice sword with, it's not allowed within Luocheng."

  "It's Father." For Xuan Yuan, as long as there are enemies turning good, where it is from doesn't matter.

  "What about you two?" Xuan Leng asked again.

  "Master, I've already come up with the second move of Chui Yun Jian, it's just not perfected yet, at least for now there's no need to go out." Zhui Chang Feng had just confirmed his relationship with Xuan Zi Ying and wasn't willing to leave. Xuan Zi Ying was the same, "Dad, I'll stay within the sect too!"

  "In that case, there's nothing else to say, you can go!"

  Just as Xuan Leng was about to drive him away, Xuan Yuan suddenly said: "Father, what kind of strength can participate."

  None of the three were foolish, and Xuan Leng naturally wouldn't be so bored. Since he had given such orders, it was inevitable that something critical had happened within the sect, only Xuan Yuan dared to bring it up openly.

  All three of them stared tightly at Xuan Leng, but Xuan Leng had already sat down again, closing his eyes.

  The three of them finally left after a long silence, and at this time, a cold voice came from inside the house, "Wait until you become Wu Huang, then you have the qualification to participate, otherwise, it's a dead end."

  Xuan Ziying's face was full of worry, while Chui Changfeng looked somewhat urgent. Only Xuan Yuan had an excited expression on his face, saying: "The Martial Emperor? It won't be long before I become one."

  "Junior brother is so confident!" Chui Zhangfeng looked at Xuan Yuan with some shock and said.

  "Senior brother, as a swordsman, one can only grow through battle. If senior brother wants to break through as soon as possible, he must go out and gain experience." With that, Xuan Yuan left.

  Chui Zhangfeng gazed at the place where Xuan Yuan had left, feeling a bit bewildered. Xuan Ziyin walked over and leaned into his arms, and the two of them stood there quietly, staring into the distance, their thoughts drifting off to who-knew-where.

  Long live the Party!

  That day, Gao Tianci was summoned by Gao Cheng, the sect master of Luo Sheng Pai, to his chambers.

  "Father, you're looking for me." Stepping into the house, Gao Tianci said to the tall middle-aged man.

  "Zhang He is your man." The words came out of the person's mouth in a flat tone.

  "Yes." Gao Tianci's expression changed slightly, and he thought to himself: It's finally here.

  Gao Tianxi looked at Gao Yun for a while before saying, "Let that useless person die! I called you here today to tell you to stay in the sect and cultivate properly from now on. When you become a Martial Emperor, then you can go out."

  "Why?" Ga Tianci was taken aback, never expecting his father wouldn't punish him.

  "Luocheng is going to be in chaos, so it's better not to move around too much, otherwise even your father can't protect you!" As for Gao Tianxi, Gao Cheng was still very satisfied with him, and from any aspect, he was similar to himself when he was young.

  "Alright, I'll be in seclusion within the sect recently, if nothing happens, I'll go."

  "Go!"