Chapter 461
Chapter 461
As the sun sets, the Yunwutang group sets out on their journey home. Li Yang and Zhao Yunfei walk side by side at the front of the group, with the peaceful village behind them and the long mountain road in front of them, but their hearts are filled with satisfaction and peace.
"Yun Fei, what happened today once again proves that our persistence is correct." Li Yang said slowly, looking at the sunset in the sky.
"Yes, Li Yang, we are not only warriors, but also the guardians of this land." Zhao Yunfei responded with a profound gaze, "As long as there is a need in the martial arts world, Yunwu Hall will always be the eternal light."
The two smiled at each other, and the tacit understanding that needed no words was like the long shadows behind them, solid and warm. And the story of Yunwu Hall, like this endless world, will be passed down forever, inspiring every soul that yearns for justice and peace.
The night was as dark as ink, the stars were gone, and in an abandoned ancient temple in the wilderness, the wind was blowing, as if even the air was telling the sadness of the past. Ren Xiaoyao, dressed in a green shirt, stood on the broken stone steps with his hands behind his back, his eyes as sharp as torches, staring at the black-robed man who was slowly walking into the shadow of the temple in front of him - Blood Shadow Rakshasa, a killer who was feared by everyone in the world.
"Master Ren, how are you?" The Blood Shadow Rakshasa's voice was low and a bit teasing, but it couldn't hide the murderous intent.
"Hmph, Rakshasa, there is no grudge between you and me. Why do you attack me time and time again?" Ren Xiaoyao's tone was calm, but the aura around him was quietly condensing, like the calm before the storm.
"The affairs of the martial arts world are the affairs of the martial arts world. One must be loyal to the person who entrusted him with the task. Mr. Ren is famous far and wide. Taking your head will be enough for me to advance further in the martial arts world." The Blood Shadow Rakshasa stroked the short blade at his waist, and with a shake of his body, he turned into a bloody afterimage and rushed straight towards Ren Xiaoyao.
The battle suddenly broke out at this moment!
Ren Xiaoyao slightly turned his body to avoid the first attack, but the attack of Blood Shadow Rakshasa was like a maggot attached to his bones, fierce and pressing step by step. The candlelight in the ancient temple flickered, two figures intertwined, and the sword light and hidden weapons intertwined into a dance of death.
"What a great Blood Shadow Step!" Ren Xiaoyao was secretly surprised. The long sword in his hand danced with sword flowers. Each sword blocked the opponent's hidden weapon with great accuracy, but it also made him feel more pressured. This battle was much more difficult than he expected.
Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew out the last candle in the temple. In the darkness, only the sound of weapons clashing became more rapid. Ren Xiaoyao took advantage of the moment when his opponent's vision was limited, turned his body suddenly, and used his unique skill "Xiaoyaoyou" to circle behind the Blood Shadow Rakshasa like a ghost.
"Take my move 'Wandering Around the World'!" Ren Xiaoyao's long sword flew out of his hand, turning into a silver light, and rushed straight to the back of Blood Shadow Rakshasa. However, just as the tip of the sword was about to touch, Blood Shadow Rakshasa seemed to have eyes on his back, and his body bent strangely, and he actually clamped the flying sword with the short blades in both hands.
"Cunning!" Ren Xiaoyao growled, and without retracting his sword, he drew out the soft whip from his waist with his backhand. With a flick of the whip tip, it went straight to the face of the Blood Shadow Rakshasa like a spirit snake coming out of a cave.
The Blood Shadow Rakshasa sneered, spun his short blade, and actually entangled the whip. He used the force to pull it, and the two men began to fight in close combat again, using fists and feet. Each blow was as heavy as a mountain, causing minor fractures and severe losses of life.
"It seems that today either you die or I die!" A hint of determination flashed in the Blood Shadow Rakshasa's eyes, and his attack became more and more fierce, almost tearing the air apart.
At this critical moment of life and death, Ren Xiaoyao's mind suddenly became clear, as if he had glimpsed another level of martial arts. He took a deep breath, and the true energy in his body circulated. An unprecedented force surged from his dantian and filled his whole body.
"Break!" With a deafening sound, Ren Xiaoyao slapped out with his palm, and his true energy turned into circles of ripples, which completely dissipated the offensive of the Blood Shadow Rakshasa and even pushed the opponent back several feet in one fell swoop.
The Blood Shadow Rakshasa staggered to the ground and looked at Ren Xiaoyao in disbelief, a look of horror appearing on his face for the first time.
"You...what kind of martial arts is this?" His voice trembled, and he obviously knew that he was doomed to fail.
Ren Xiaoyao slowly withdrew his momentum, his eyes returning to their usual calmness: "Martial arts have no end, be free and easy in your heart. Although you and I are rivals, after today, I hope you can put aside the killing and find another way out."
The Blood Shadow Rakshasa was silent for a while, finally sighed, and disappeared into the night, leaving behind a series of heavy footsteps.
"Xiaoyao, sometimes being too kind may hurt yourself." A familiar voice was heard outside the temple. It turned out to be Li Mubai, a good friend of Ren Xiaoyao, who was known as the "Sword Maniac" in the martial arts world and appeared quietly.
Ren Xiaoyao smiled slightly and responded: "Maybe, but I believe that there is always a ray of light in people's hearts. Let's go, Mu Bai, the wine tonight is especially mellow."
The two men left side by side. Under the moonlight, their backs looked particularly resolute, as if no matter how rough the road ahead was, it could not stop them from pursuing martial arts and justice.
The night was as dark as ink, and the cold wind was filled with murderous intent. Ren Xiaoyao stood alone on the top of the cliff, surrounded by a sea of enemies, surging like a tide, and each face was filled with greed and cruelty. Their target was the legendary sword on Ren Xiaoyao's waist - Qiu Shui Chang Tian.
"Ren Xiaoyao, if you know what's good for you, leave your sword behind. Maybe you can spare your life!" The leading man's voice was as loud as a bell, and the huge axe in his hand shone coldly in the moonlight.
Ren Xiaoyao raised a scornful smile, his sleeves fluttering in the wind, "You want to take my Autumn Water and Sky, have you asked it if it agrees?"
After saying that, he suddenly stretched out his body, like an arrow shot from a bow, and went straight to the big man. The sword light was like a dragon, with the sound of breaking through the air, instantly tearing the silence of the night. The big man roared wildly, and the huge axe tumbled, trying to resist, but Qiu Shui Chang Tian was so sharp that the sword light flashed, and the huge axe was broken into two pieces, and the tip of the sword was only an inch away from the big man's throat.
"Hmph, it's just an appetizer." Ren Xiaoyao said coldly, his aura becoming even stronger.
Seeing this, the enemies became even more frantic. They knew that if they failed to succeed today, they would never have another chance in the future. So, the flashes of swords and sabers intertwined into a net, surrounding Ren Xiaoyao, and every blow was a fatal killing move.
Ren Xiaoyao's body was agile, and the Autumn Water and the Sky were like a living thing in his hands. The sword shadows flew, and every confrontation was accompanied by the sound of metal. However, the number of enemies was too large, and even though he was a strong martial artist, he gradually felt exhausted. There were several bloodstains on his body, and his clothes were cut, revealing the solid muscles and unyielding eyes underneath.
"Haha, let's see how long you can hold on!" A sturdy man wielding a chain hammer laughed wildly, and the chain hammer smashed towards Ren Xiaoyao with a whistling sound.
At this critical moment, Ren Xiaoyao touched the ground with his toes, turned his body strangely, and flew out backwards with the power of the chain hammer. He tore a hole in the encirclement and landed on a protruding rock, gaining a temporary respite.
"What a cunning guy!" The enemy cursed, closing the encirclement again and pressing forward step by step.
Ren Xiaoyao stared at the approaching enemy, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes. He knew that if he continued like this, he would be exhausted sooner or later. So, he took a deep breath, and his internal strength surged. A faint blue light flashed above the autumn sky, and the sword energy suddenly became several times more fierce.
“In that case, then I’ll let you see the real autumn sky and water!” He growled, his body suddenly leaped up, and the sword light turned into a bright meteor, cutting through the darkness of the night.
This move was a unique skill that he had practiced for many years. The sword power was so strong that it was invincible. Enemies fell one after another wherever the sword passed. Even the strongest armor was easily penetrated by Qiu Shui Chang Tian like thin paper.
The battle was drawing to a close. When the last ray of sword light faded, there was only silence and blood all around. Ren Xiaoyao stood among the corpses, his sword sheathed. He looked a little lonely, but his eyes were more determined.
At this time, applause came from afar, and a figure walked out slowly. It turned out to be the famous hermit master in the martial arts world - Yunyouzi.
"What a great Ren Xiaoyao! Today's battle has broadened my horizons." Yun Youzi praised, his eyes full of admiration.
Ren Xiaoyao smiled slightly, his tone revealing a bit of fatigue: "Senior, you are too kind. I just did this to survive. I had no choice."
“Survival? The road to the martial arts world is a road of no return that is full of thorns. But your performance today is enough to prove that you are qualified to go further.” Yun Youzi said meaningfully.
"Senior, there is one thing I don't understand." Ren Xiaoyao asked.
"tell me the story."
"Why is this world always filled with struggle and killing?"
Yunyouzi sighed softly: "The Jianghu is the human heart. Where there is desire, there is fighting. But remember, a true master does not live for fighting, but to protect the uncompromising belief in his heart."
The two looked at each other, as if at this moment, Ren Xiaoyao's state of mind had been elevated to a higher level. The night wind was still cold, but his heart became warm because of these words.
"Thank you for your guidance, senior. I will take note of it." Ren Xiaoyao clasped his fists in thanks and turned to look into the distance, where new challenges were waiting for him.
"Let's go. The road ahead is long and we are always on the road." Yun Youzi smiled indifferently and walked side by side with Ren Xiaoyao, stepping into the unknown night together.
The night was as dark as ink, the cold moon was hanging high in the sky, and the only sounds in the forest were the wind and the rustling of fallen leaves, but they could not cover up the tense atmosphere. Ren Xiaoyao, dressed in a green shirt, stood on the edge of the cliff, his eyes were like torches, staring at the narrow mountain road ahead. His sword, named "Qiu Shui", was in his hand at this moment, and the tip of the sword was trembling slightly, as if he was expecting the coming storm.
"Ren Xiaoyao, you can't escape." A cold voice sounded from the darkness, accompanied by bursts of low laughter, as if it came from the underworld, making people shudder. As the voice fell, dozens of black shadows emerged like ghosts, surrounding him, and each pair of eyes flashed with bloodthirsty light.
Ren Xiaoyao smiled contemptuously, and gently waved the Autumn Water Sword. The sword energy was like a dragon, instantly cutting through the surrounding air, making a slight whistling sound. "Come on, let's see whether your evil tricks are more powerful, or my Autumn Water is more ruthless."
Without saying a word, the shadows suddenly jumped up like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey, each holding a unique weapon, and each move was deadly. A fierce battle was about to break out.
During the battle, Ren Xiaoyao was agile, and his Autumn Water Sword danced like a dragon. Wherever the sword went, shadows fell one after another. However, the enemies were numerous and each of them was very skilled, so it was difficult to tell who would win. What was even more difficult was that several tall men in black, holding huge axes, were so powerful that the ground shook with every step they took. They pressed on step by step, trying to trap Ren Xiaoyao to death.
"Humph, you want to use your numbers to bully the few? You are underestimating me, Ren Xiaoyao!" Before he finished speaking, Ren Xiaoyao's figure suddenly accelerated, as if he turned into a wisp of green smoke, shuttling among the enemy groups. Sword shadows flew, each sword was extremely accurate, and every confrontation brought a splash of blood.
However, just when he thought he could gradually gain the upper hand, a cold light shot out from the depths of darkness and headed straight for his back. This was a poisoned hidden weapon, and its speed was so fast that it was almost impossible to avoid!
At the critical moment, Ren Xiaoyao listened to the wind and determined his position. His body tilted to one side incredibly. At the same time, the Qiushui Sword turned around, and the tip of the sword lightly flicked, flicking the hidden weapon into the air. With a flash of sword light, the hidden weapon was cut in half and fell to the ground with a crisp sound.
"You rat hiding in the dark dares to provoke me!" Ren Xiaoyao shouted angrily, his sword energy became stronger and his attack became more fierce.
At this moment, a deep and majestic voice sounded: "That's enough. Step back, Ren Xiaoyao. I will meet you in person."
As the voice fell, the black shadow dissipated, and a middle-aged man in gorgeous robes and with a stern face walked out slowly, holding a long sword of ancient style in his hand. Although the sword was not unsheathed, it made people feel a pressing chill.
"Shangguan Yunhe, it's you." Ren Xiaoyao's eyes focused. Shangguan Yunhe's name was known to everyone in the martial arts world. He was one of the best masters in the martial arts world and a notorious underworld overlord.
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