Chapter 517
Chapter 517
Ren Xiaoyao nodded and said firmly: "Yes, as long as we are together, nothing is impossible."
The two walked out of the secret room side by side, welcoming the coming light, while behind them, the darkness and fear gradually faded away. In this ancient temple ruins forgotten by time, Ren Xiaoyao was alone, stepping on the fallen leaves and dust on the ground, and every step seemed to tell an ancient story. The sunlight shone through the broken rubble, sprinkling on his body in a mottled manner, adding a bit of warmth to this silent space. He held a long sword with a cold glow in his hand, and his eyes were firm, as if he could penetrate all the fog.
"Is this the legendary remains of the Five Poison Sect?" Ren Xiaoyao whispered to himself, his voice echoing in the empty temple with a hint of barely perceptible nervousness.
Suddenly, a slight noise came from the shadows, breaking the silence. "Who's there?" Ren Xiaoyao immediately became alert, and with a flick of his body, he leaped to the side like a cheetah, with the tip of his sword pointing at the source of the sound.
A woman walked out slowly from the darkness. She was wearing a green dress and had a pretty face, but her eyes flashed with a cunning that did not belong to her. "Ren Xiaoyao, I finally waited for you." The woman's voice was like a stream in the valley, clear and a little chilly.
"Who are you? Why are you here?" Ren Xiaoyao frowned slightly, with an ominous premonition in his heart.
"I am a descendant of the Five Poisons Sect, my name is Luqi. You must have a purpose for breaking into this place, how about we make a deal?" Luqi chuckled, a gleam in her eyes.
"Deal? I only want to find the lost secret book of the Five Poison Sect. I have no intention of making enemies with anyone." Ren Xiaoyao said in a deep voice. He did not put down the sword in his hand, ready to deal with possible surprise attacks at any time.
"Secret book? Haha, that thing is in my hand, but if you want it, you have to get past me first." Luqi sneered, and suddenly colorful poisonous gas emerged from her body, filling the air, making people feel scared.
Ren Xiaoyao took a deep breath, closed his eyes and concentrated, and the Qi in his body circulated, forming an invisible shield to isolate the poison gas. "In this case, let me see the true strength of the Five Poison Sect!" As soon as he finished speaking, he stretched out his body, turned into a residual shadow, and rushed straight towards Luqi.
The two fought, sword lights and poison gas intertwined, and every collision caused ripples. In the ancient temple, the wind and clouds were surging, and a life-and-death contest was quietly staged. Ren Xiaoyao relied on his superb swordsmanship and deep internal strength to barely deal with Luqi, but the opponent's poison skills were weird and unpredictable, so he dared not be careless.
When the two sides were fighting fiercely, Luqi suddenly revealed a flaw. Ren Xiaoyao seized the opportunity and stabbed her with a sword, accurately sealing her acupuncture points. "The winner has been decided. Now, hand over the secret book."
Luqi gritted her teeth, her eyes flashing with reluctance, but she finally took out a yellowed booklet from her bosom and threw it to Ren Xiaoyao. "Take it, I hope you can use this power well."
Ren Xiaoyao took the secret book, feeling mixed emotions. He glanced at Luqi lying on the ground, and felt a little pity in his heart. "Although you are an enemy, your martial arts and courage are worthy of respect. Today's matter ends here."
After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Luqi alone in the ruins. The sun shone into the ancient temple again, and this time, there was a sense of relief and peace.
"Ren Xiaoyao, we will see each other again." Luqi whispered as she looked at his receding back, with both challenge and expectation in her eyes.
Ren Xiaoyao, on the other hand, took the precious secret book and embarked on a new journey, his heart filled with infinite longing for the future. He knew that the road ahead was still long, and there were more challenges waiting for him. But at this moment, he just wanted to enjoy this rare tranquility and the hard-earned power in his hands.
Ren Xiaoyao stepped into an ancient and mysterious forest, surrounded by towering ancient trees. The sun shone through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows. The purpose of his trip was to find the legendary sword-making master who lived in seclusion here, hoping to get a peerless sword to help him make further progress in the martial arts world.
"I heard that the Sword Forging Villa is hidden in this deep forest, but since ancient times, only a few people have been able to find its true body." Ren Xiaoyao muttered in his heart, but his footsteps never stopped. He took every step carefully, for fear of disturbing the creatures in the forest or triggering some traps.
Suddenly, a crisp sound of metal collision came from not far away. Ren Xiaoyao stopped and listened carefully. The sound seemed to tell him that the Sword Forging Villa was nearby. He held his breath and tiptoed towards the source of the sound.
After passing through a dense forest, an ancient sword-making workshop came into view. Outside the workshop, a white-haired old man was swinging a hammer with full concentration, sparks flew from the anvil, and the air was filled with the smell of iron and fire. Ren Xiaoyao knew that this old man was the one he was looking for, the sword-making master.
"Are you the owner of the Sword Casting Villa?" Ren Xiaoyao stepped forward and asked respectfully.
The old man raised his head, his eyes as sharp as a torch, as if he could see through people's hearts. "Who are you? Why did you come here?" His voice was deep and powerful, carrying the vicissitudes of time.
"My name is Ren Xiaoyao. I came here because of your reputation. I only ask you to give me a sword to help me travel the world."
Hearing this, the old man put down the hammer in his hand and slowly stood up. "The sword is a deadly weapon. It is not given to anyone except a virtuous person. You know, it is easy to get a sword, but difficult to hold it. Where the sword is, the heart is where it is. Do you understand the meaning of this?"
Ren Xiaoyao's heart trembled. These words hit him like a heavy hammer. He pondered for a moment and answered firmly: "Although I am young, I hope to use the sword as my companion, to protect justice, to eliminate violence and protect the good, and to live up to the sword way."
The old man nodded with a flash of appreciation in his eyes. "Okay, I will give you a sword, but remember, although the sword is sharp, it is not as tough as the human heart. The person holding the sword should win people over with virtue, only then can he become a true swordsman."
After saying that, the old man turned and entered the workshop. Not long after, he had a long sword flashing with cold light in his hand. He handed the sword to Ren Xiaoyao. The sword was extremely light, and there was a faint sound of dragon roar on the blade, as if it had its own soul.
Ren Xiaoyao took the sword, and an unprecedented sense of power surged in his heart. He bowed deeply to the old man, turned around and left, his heart full of expectations and determination for the future.
"Remember, the sword is the heart." The old man's voice sounded behind him, like a bright light, illuminating Ren Xiaoyao's way forward.
Walking out of the forest, the sun shines on Ren Xiaoyao's face. He holds the sword tightly in his hand, and his heart is filled with infinite possibilities. He knows that from this moment on, his martial arts journey will be more exciting because of this sword.
Deep in the Five Poison Sect, surrounded by dense forests and poisonous fog, ordinary people can hardly get in. However, Ren Xiaoyao went there alone because of a secret order. He was dressed in a green shirt, with a heroic look between his eyebrows, holding a long sword, walking steadily, and a firm light flashing in his eyes. The surroundings were quiet and silent, with only the sound of insects chirping and leaves rubbing against each other, creating a weird atmosphere.
"Ren Xiaoyao, you're finally here." A deep female voice came from the darkness, with a hint of coldness.
Ren Xiaoyao stopped and looked around with a sharp gaze, "Who are you, master? I came here to visit you."
"Hmph, a visit? You just want to steal the treasure of my Five Poisons Sect." As the voice fell, a woman in green clothes slowly walked out. Her face was covered with a veil, so her real appearance could not be seen, but the chill in her eyes was enough to scare anyone.
"Sorry for the misunderstanding. I have no intention of offending your sect. I just want to ask for a favor." Ren Xiaoyao clasped his fists and said sincerely.
"It is better to rely on yourself than on others. Since you have entered the Five Poisons Sect, you must be prepared." Before the green-clothed woman finished speaking, a dagger appeared in her hand. She moved her body and attacked Ren Xiaoyao like a ghost.
Seeing this, Ren Xiaoyao did not dare to neglect it. He drew his long sword, and the tip of the sword trembled slightly. It seemed that there was a trace of sword energy condensing in the air. The two fought, as fast as lightning, and the sword lights crossed. Every collision caused ripples and shook the leaves around.
"Your moves are quite methodical. Did you learn from any master?" The woman in green asked while fighting, with a hint of curiosity in her tone.
"I am a disciple of Wudang, and my skills are not very good. Please teach me." Ren Xiaoyao replied. His swordsmanship became more and more fierce, and each sword was aimed directly at the vital points.
The battle became more intense, with the two fighting back and forth, outwitting each other. Suddenly, Ren Xiaoyao found a flaw and stabbed the woman in green in the heart with a sword, but she dodged at an incredible angle and counterattacked at the same time.
"That was a close call!" Ren Xiaoyao was secretly shocked and stepped back to look at his opponent again.
"You are good at martial arts. If it weren't for something urgent, I would really like to spar with you." The woman in green put away her dagger, with a hint of appreciation in her tone.
Ren Xiaoyao also put away his sword and said, "Thank you for your mercy. I wonder if your Excellency is willing to listen to what I have to say?"
The woman in green chuckled and took off her veil, revealing a beautiful face. "You are an interesting person. I am the leader of the Five Poisons. If you have anything to say, just say it."
"So you are the leader of the Five Poisons Sect. I have heard of your great name for a long time. A friend of mine has been poisoned and has sought help from many famous doctors. I heard that your sect is an expert in using poisons, so I came here to seek help." Ren Xiaoyao said seriously.
The Five Poison Sect Leader's eyes flickered when he heard this. "It's not difficult to detoxify, but you need to do something for me."
"As long as it does not violate morality, I am willing to give it a try." Ren Xiaoyao answered without hesitation.
"Okay, that's great! I want you to go to Miaojiang and retrieve a stolen treasure. This matter concerns the reputation of our sect and cannot be lost." The leader of the Five Poisons said, with a flash of determination in his eyes.
"Miao territory is dangerous, but I am willing to go there. I only ask the leader to save my friend's life." Ren Xiaoyao said firmly.
The Five Poison Sect Leader nodded, turned around and left, leaving behind a message, "I will be waiting for your news in the sect in three days. Remember, you must not fail."
Ren Xiaoyao looked at her back, feeling both grateful and worried, but he knew that for the sake of his friend, he had to embark on this road full of unknowns.
"Ren Xiaoyao, do you have the confidence to complete this journey?" He asked himself and answered, "No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will move forward courageously."
This conversation was both a promise and a test of his courage. Ren Xiaoyao knew very well that the real challenge had just begun.
In the boundless yellow sand of the desert, Ren Xiaoyao rode his horse alone. The setting sun stretched his figure out, as if he was the only one left in the world. The wind blew up the dust, blurring the vision in the distance, but clarifying the determination in his heart. This is the stage of life and death, and every step is full of unknowns and challenges.
"Ren Xiaoyao, you're finally here." A deep voice came from behind the sand dunes, with a hint of provocation.
Ren Xiaoyao pulled the reins, his eyes like an eagle, scanning the source of the sound. "I am here to end all disputes." His words were firm, the long sword in his hand was unsheathed, the tip of the sword pointed to the void, as if waiting for something.
Behind the sand dunes, a masked man in black slowly walked out, holding a pair of strange-shaped weapons in his hands, with a cunning light flashing in his eyes. "What a big mouth, Ren Xiaoyao, today is your burial place!" Before he finished speaking, the masked man pounced on him like a ghost, and his speed was so fast that it was shocking.
Ren Xiaoyao's figure flashed, like a phantom in the desert, and he easily avoided the first wave of attacks. The long sword in his hand danced, the sword light was like a dragon, and each strike contained the power to break through the air. "Your moves are ineffective against me."
A flash of surprise flashed across the masked man's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by anger, and his attack became even more fierce. The flashes of swords and sabers intertwined, sand was stirred up and splashed everywhere, and a strong murderous aura filled the air.
The battle became fierce, and every counterattack of Ren Xiaoyao was extremely accurate, but the opponent seemed to have endless physical strength, and the offensive was endless. At this moment, Ren Xiaoyao suddenly put away his sword, stood still, closed his eyes and concentrated, as if listening to the heartbeat of the desert.
"What do you mean?" the masked man stopped attacking and asked puzzledly.
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