Chapter 810
The Power of Wind and Cloud, Shining Brightly Like the Sun
Chapter 810 The Power of Wind and Cloud, Shining Brightly Like the Sun (Happy New Year~)
In the elegant back garden, a hundred flowers bloom in competition.
Ji Changkong, dressed in a luxurious robe, stood in the courtyard, gazing at the magnificent scenery.
He seemed lost in thought, his expression unreadable.
In the distance of the courtyard stood a woman in dark blue robes. She had been standing there for some time without interrupting the young master's thoughts.
It was only after a long time that Ji Changkong slowly turned around and saw the woman beside him.
"Ning'er is here."
Ji Changkong smiled gently and walked to the pavilion on one side.
"Young Master, the two elders have just arrived." The woman stood quietly to Ji Changkong's side, serving him as usual.
"What is it?" Ji Changkong wiped his hands and picked up the warm tea from the pavilion.
"The two elders said that the Mangdao has made a move, and they have come forward to invite you, young master, to wait for good news."
"Oh?" Ji Changkong smiled. "That's a good thing."
"Speaking of which, he's been in seclusion for so long, why did he finally decide to come out today?" Ji Changkong asked with a smile.
"Reporting to the young master, according to the two elders, a woman came to the door requesting an audience with Mang Dao. After hearing the news, Shen Huiqing took her to Xuanling Mountain. Then, we saw the group hurriedly leave, descend Xuanling Mountain, and head straight for the outskirts of Xuanling City." The woman, adhering to her duty as a trusted confidante, reported the latest information she had gathered in detail.
"A woman?" Ji Changkong frowned almost imperceptibly. "What woman?"
"The person was wearing a black robe, completely concealing their appearance, so their exact features are unclear. Their identity is still unknown."
"Black robe?" Upon hearing this, Ji Changkong's brows furrowed even deeper, the furrows becoming faintly visible.
"The woman, concealing herself, entered the gate, left the pass, and went outside the city."
Could that woman be Qingcheng?
The confluence of information stirred up Ji Changkong's thoughts, even giving him the idea of going out to see what was going on.
But the composure and temperament he had cultivated over the years ultimately stopped him from having this idea.
Those in high positions should guard against arrogance and impetuosity, remain calm and focused in all matters, and not be alarmed even if Mount Tai collapses before them.
Such a trivial matter could hardly disturb his peace of mind.
"Alright, I understand." Ji Changkong said calmly, "Wait for the two elders to return and find out what happened. As for Chen Ping'an," Ji Changkong's gaze sharpened, "Have him wait in the side hall!"
"Yes, young master." The woman responded quietly, remembering the young master's instructions, just as she always had.
She had been by the young master's side since childhood, and knew his joys and sorrows. In some ways, she even knew him better than he knew himself.
Just now, although the young master didn't say much, she could sense that his thoughts were in turmoil.
Although things eventually calmed down, my feelings were still turbulent.
"Is it because of Gu Qingcheng?" the woman wondered to herself.
She suppressed the thoughts hidden deep within her heart, said goodbye, and left the pavilion.
Ji Changkong picked up his teacup and took a small sip.
Although the tea was fragrant, he only tasted bitterness.
"You madman, you deserve to die!"
Xuanling City, the headquarters of Hengshan Sect.
"Has the Mangdao emerged from the pass?"
Cao Penghai was drinking wine to cultivate his spiritual insight and harmonize his mind when he heard a report from his subordinate.
Since Mang Dao went into seclusion, he had been using the network that Hengshan Sect had established in Xuanling to monitor Mang Dao's movements. Although he couldn't be completely flawless, he could still make a general judgment about Mang Dao's activities.
Unlike independent cultivators, Mang Dao is stationed in Xuanling and holds a position there. If he were to leave seclusion, the commotion would be significant.
"The woman in black robes arrived at the door, then left the pass and descended the mountain, riding in Shen Huiqing's carriage, and went out of the city?"
After learning the details from his subordinates, Cao Penghai became interested.
Furthermore, based on the information he had gathered, it wasn't just his Hengshan Sect that was eyeing Mangdao. There were also people from Bi Cang Wangsun Ji Changkong's group.
Now that the other party has emerged from seclusion, they must have already caught Ji Changkong's eye. I wonder how they will react?
Curious, Cao Penghai strode up.
He downed the strong liquor in the jar in one gulp, left the hall, and went straight to a palace.
"Peng Hai requests an audience with Elder Hei Yan."
Cao Penghai stood outside the hall and respectfully bowed.
These past few days, Elder Heiyan has been stationed at Xuanling, waiting for Mangdao to emerge from seclusion and settle the situation. Now that Mangdao has emerged, the elder will naturally take action to teach a lesson for all that has happened.
However, his inquiry did not result in him being summoned by the elder.
"Could he be in seclusion refining his skills?"
Cao Penghai harbored suspicions and waited patiently, but Elder Heiyan did not summon him. Cao Penghai was preoccupied with important matters and feared that if he arrived too late, he would miss the spectacle.
He immediately sent his trusted subordinates and gave them instructions, so that they could inform the elder if he left the seclusion midway.
After doing all this, Cao Penghai sent someone to prepare the Hengshan beast-drawn carriage and left the city.
"Old man!" Kuanglan Ke's long robe fluttered as he reached the edge of the sunken pit in the ground.
The ground was sunken and cracked on all sides, with a body that was no longer human in the middle.
The Earth-Splitter was no longer the imposing figure he had been; his gaping mouth could no longer close. He was covered in blood and wounds, and he struggled to keep his eyes open, his breath barely audible.
Kuanglan Ke flew down and took out several pills from his pocket, feeding them to Liedi Sou one after another.
At this moment, he was terrified. He never expected that his longtime partner and friend would be unable to withstand even a single blow from Chen Ping'an.
"That last slash..." Kuang Lanke's usually calm eyes were filled with shock and solemnity.
In just a few months, Mang Dao's combat strength has become so much stronger than rumored!
Such combat power is nothing short of comparable to the power of the Wind and Cloud. Even an old man at the peak of his power, who faintly touches upon the power of the Wind and Cloud, would not be able to withstand a single move in front of him.
In the blink of an eye, a black light descended, unleashing a domineering slash. Within the blade, a power that could break through restrictions was unleashed, amplifying the blade's momentum. Furthermore, the skill of the Savage Blade...
Kuanglan Ke placed a palm on Liedi Sou's body to help him regain his life, but the shock in his eyes could not be dispelled no matter what.
As a newly promoted grandmaster, he has reached near perfection in just one year.
Such advancements can provide
As Kuang Lanke's mind trembled, the dust gradually dissipated, and the figure overlooking the world slowly turned its head, its eyes indifferent and devoid of any emotion, and fell upon him.
"So.
"Your turn."
hum~
The jet-black blade light flowed, exuding a chilling aura. Its icy gleam was like the most merciless death warrant in the world, sending shivers down Kuanglan Ke's spine.
"Batian Slash!"
Seeing the terrifying blade light that suddenly appeared, Kuang Lanke felt a chill in his heart. Having experienced the intense killing power just now, he dared not take it head-on.
His illusory figure appeared around him, like the waves of a great river, sweeping across the area. His hands changed, forming a series of hand seals, with the implication of surging waves, sweeping across the field.
"Raging Torrent Palm!"
His palm strikes unleashed their full power, displaying a majestic and unstoppable force.
At the same time, his figure seemed to flow like water, and he actually flew to one side.
Even as it flew away, it didn't forget to take the body of the Earth-Splitter with it.
Although the old man is seriously injured, he still has a vital energy. If he is properly cared for, with the abundant vitality of a Grandmaster, he should be able to save his life.
bang bang bang~
Like towering waves, when faced with a fierce attack, they all scatter in all directions.
A murderous aura descended from the sky, reaching the heavens.
"Fortunately," Kuanglanke thought with relief as he used a secret technique to fly through the sky.
Fortunately, he had prepared in advance, using the momentum of a rushing torrent as a temporary defense to buy himself time. Otherwise, even if he had managed to withstand that blow, he would likely have been seriously injured.
"This brute!" Kuang Lanke exclaimed in terror.
Who could have imagined that Mang Dao's talent was so terrifying? In just a few months, he had made such progress. It wasn't a leap forward, but a meteoric rise in combat power.
Such combat prowess would place them among the top ranks, even on the leaderboard.
Could it be that he had been hiding his talents before, or...
Swish!
A sharp flash of light interrupted Kuang Lanke's thoughts. He turned around abruptly and saw a figure flying towards him, the distance between them shrinking at an alarming speed.
"When?" Kuanglanke was shocked.
Under his spiritual perception, he was completely unaware.
Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!
With a graceful, three-fold movement, Chen Ping'an arrived around Kuanglan Ke.
"run?"
Chen Ping'an held the Heavenly Meteor Frost Blade, its cold light chilling, the power of breaking the seal flowing through it, and in a flash of inspiration, a powerful blade intent was unleashed with a roar.
"Not good!" Kuanglan Ke felt a chill run down his spine as a surge of turbulent waves swept around him. At the same time, a brilliant light shone on his chest, transforming into a protective shield.
Once he had done all that, the blade's edge was upon him.
Bang!
The surging water around him was as thin as paper, failing to withstand the blade's edge in the slightest. In an instant, it slashed straight at his protective treasure.
The simple confrontation was shattered by the dazzling light. His protective light shield cracked, and under the violent momentum, he lost his balance and fell with a thud.
Wow~
Like flowing water, the light shone brightly. Kuanglanke forcibly steadied himself and, just before crashing to the ground, took flight once more.
However, just as he lunged forward, several blades of light pressed down upon him.
Swish!Swish!Swish!
Kuanglan Ke used his skills to parry the attacks, but the raging waves surged and flowed in all directions.
In the midst of the fierce battle, his movements slowed down slightly, and his sideburns and beard were severed by a sharp intent, disappearing completely before they could even fall.
"Brawler!" Kuanglanke's eyes were bloodshot, his chest filled with rage.
Before he could react, a blade flashed, carrying a sharp and domineering intent, and slashed fiercely at him.
Kuanglan Ke stirred up the water with both hands, creating a surging torrent. He had already put on a pair of hand gloves, and with the enhancement of the dazzling light, the water turned into giant waves, trying to resist the cold light in front of him.
However, even the most towering waves seemed to have little use against this one strike.
bang~
The waves surged, and the blade's edge pierced the sky.
Kuang Lanke's gaze sharpened, and with a flash, he attempted to flee.
However, the speed of the blade's edge far surpassed his escape speed. At this moment, Kuanglan Ke felt utterly hopeless, and various signs began to emerge.
Unexpectedly, a single act of forceful coercion would become the ultimate despair of his life.
Just as he was filled with despair, he felt the earth crackle with power, and a dark yellow halo radiated outwards from him.
"Old man!"
Kuanglan Ke's eyes gleamed with excitement as he looked at Liedi Sou.
"Don't worry, I won't die!" The Earth-Splitting Old Man grinned, whether from the effects of the pills or from his recovery, it was unclear.
"My life is still going strong!"
The Earth-Splitter's brow shone brightly, and a dark yellow aura of earth surged and layered, merging with the surging waves of the Raging Waves. Bang bang bang~
The two came into contact and a wondrous effect was created. The raging river surged, the mountains and rocks split, the turbulent waves ripped the earth, and secret techniques struck together.
boom!
The blade's edge descended, a flash of cold light, and it collided head-on with the two attackers.
Rumble~
The heavens and earth trembled, waves of energy surged, and a domineering aura swept across the surroundings.
"What happened?"
"What terrifying fluctuations!?"
"Look at that!"
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The intense commotion was felt not only outside Xuanling City, but also by some people inside the city.
"There's a fight going on!"
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Countless people surged forward, reaching the windowsills, craning their necks to try and see something outside. Unfortunately, the vast majority of them could not see anything clearly at all.
"Blocked!"
Kuanglan Ke was disheveled, his long robes now somewhat tattered. He and Liedi Sou leaned against each other, their bodies radiating a violent aura.
A raging storm cleaved the earth; together they could defeat a Grandmaster of Wind and Cloud.
Even though the Earth-Splitter was severely injured at this moment, he was still able to exert his combined strength with great effort.
"I was careless." The Earth-Splitter grinned, his face somewhat pale.
Although the combined attack just now blocked Mang Dao Ding Sheng's strike, his injuries were extremely severe. The shockwave aggravated his injuries, causing his hard-won aura to falter.
"That treacherous villain has been hiding his true strength! I was careless!"
The Earth-Splitter patted his chest, and a bottle of earthen-yellow jade appeared before him. He unsealed it and, without thinking, swallowed it whole.
"However," the Earth-Splitting Old Man who had swallowed the pill seemed to regain some of his vitality, his face returning to its previous rugged appearance, "there's still time!"
A bottle of True Essence Pills can stimulate vitality and force the body to its limits; however, consuming large quantities has significant side effects. Even with his cultivation level, he would likely find it difficult to withstand the intense counter-effects.
But in this situation, there's no time to worry about it anymore.
"Old man, how is it?" Kuanglan Ke's face was pale and his expression was strained. The surging waves around him were already showing signs of weakening.
While the Earth-Splitting Elder was taking his medicine, he was the only one supporting him. Although that brute was only a junior, his will and killing intent were even stronger than his. At this moment, he was extremely exhausted.
"Alright!" The Earth-Splitting Old Man laughed wildly, as if he wanted to expel the pent-up anger in his chest.
"Let's join forces and fight another battle!"
"Alright!" Kuanglanke replied reluctantly.
At this moment, under the overwhelming pressure of the savage blade, he had reached his limit. Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead; if the Earth-Splitting Old Man had been any later, he would probably have already fallen.
Boom~
A yellowish-brown halo appeared, amplifying the raging waves beneath the river, causing them to vibrate and the pressure on the surging waves eased dramatically.
The two leaned on each other, and under the influence of their secret techniques, the momentum they generated had completely entered the realm of Grandmasters of the Wind and Cloud.
"We've traversed most of our lives, yet we almost died at the hands of a junior." Kuang Lan Ke's face showed bitterness; today's events were truly beyond his expectations.
What seemed like a sure thing turned into this predicament due to carelessness. If it weren't for the old man's secret medicine and his timely intervention, things would be different today.
I'm afraid I really will have to stay here!
"Hahaha, as long as we kill him, he'll be nothing but wind and frost!" The Earth-Splittering Old Man grinned, his murderous intent fully revealed: "In the end, only we will have the last laugh!"
Having narrowly escaped death, the Earth-Splitting Elder could no longer suppress the murderous intent within him. Although killing Mang Dao was quite risky, given the current situation and with the help of the young master, there might still be room for maneuver.
Given the current situation and the slight risks, he no longer cared about them; at this moment, all he wanted was to kill the man in front of him.
"Delay will only bring trouble, Lao Lan, don't hesitate to kill, use your trump cards!" The Earth-Splitting Old Man secretly transmitted his voice, his killing intent terrifying.
Even if the backlash is severe, he will still kill Mang Dao here!
"Alright!" Kuanglan Ke's sleeves fluttered as he made his decision in the face of life and death.
The two leaned on each other, their secret techniques vibrating, indicating that they had reached a tacit understanding.
The discussion of many thoughts, though lengthy, was in fact only a moment.
Just as they were preparing their killing techniques, a voice rang in their ears.
"Have you two finished speaking? If so, then..."
"Send them on their way!"
"What!?"
"When?"
The earth trembled violently, their minds shook, and an excessively young face came into view.
Accompanying this is the meaning of thunder and lightning.
Swish!Swish!
Two flashes of light appeared, revealing two enormous heads.
They rolled to the ground almost simultaneously, one after the other.
At the same moment, there was also the corpse that exploded into a bloody mist.
As he lay dying, his face was filled with deep despair and terror. His wide-open eyes seemed to whisper of resentment and regret.
Bi Cang County Prince's Mansion, First-Class Guest, Kuang Lan Guest, Lie Di Sou.
dead!
Swish!
As the commotion subsided, a flash of green light appeared, and Chen Ping'an's figure materialized beside the carriage.
"My lord." Shen Huiqing was startled and immediately bowed respectfully.
When she saw what Chen Ping'an was holding, her almond-shaped eyes couldn't help but twitch.
"This is."
A look of utter disbelief appeared on Shen Huiqing's beautiful face.
A raging torrent splits the earth!
"Take their heads and send them to Ji Changkong! Ask him if he's satisfied with the result. If not, I, Chen, can send him another generous gift!"
As he spoke, Chen Ping'an gently tossed out what he held in his hand: the two severed heads of Kuang Lan Lie Di.
His head was contorted in a grotesque manner, his expression ashen, filled with despair.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Shen Huiqing placed her hands on her head and exclaimed, "Yes!"
"Huiqing will obey Your Excellency's orders!"
Chen Ping'an nodded slightly, not wanting to say more, and then turned to look at the woman beside him.
"Miss Lan, please."
Beneath the black robe, Lan Yingjun was momentarily speechless with emotion. Upon hearing these words, she lightly bit her lower lip and softly agreed.
Whoosh!
With a flick of his black robe, Lan Yingjun soared into the air.
"Let's go back!"
Chen Ping'an gave the order, and with a flash of green light, he soared into the sky.
Whoosh!Whoosh!
Before long, the two figures disappeared from Shen Huiqing's sight, one after the other.
"My lord," Shen Huiqing murmured softly, gazing at the horizon.
From today onwards, sir...
He's probably going to make it onto the list of legendary masters.
The Ranking of Masters!
Shen Huiqing stood there for a long time, then lowered her head and left without looking back.
Only when the noise subsided did some of the onlookers dare to actually approach.
"This commotion!" Some people stared blankly at the ravines and the messy ground.
Some people looked horrified and deeply moved, as trees fell and sand and stones rolled around them.
Some people vaguely heard some words, which shocked them, and they repeatedly chewed over and savored them, using them as topics of conversation.
Cao Penghai rode in a beast-drawn carriage, speeding all the way, but he was still a step too late.
Before he even left the city, he heard the surrounding conversations and a strange look appeared on his face.
"Has a fight broken out?"
He was overjoyed and made his way out of Xuanling City, but he did not see the scene he wanted to see.
"What about people?"
Judging from the overturned, crisscrossed, and chaotic ground, it was clear that a major battle had taken place not long ago.
"Is it already over?"
He dismounted and sent his trusted men to gather information. After a short while, he learned about the surrounding situation.
However, most of this information was one-sided and vague. He heard the gist of it but did not find out the previous situation.
"Was the person taken away? Or..."
Cao Penghai looked doubtful. He knew that a great battle had indeed taken place here, but the onlookers couldn't say for sure who had won or lost.
It's either because the distance is too far, or the level is not right.
Perhaps he did see it clearly, but he arrived too late and may not be able to find someone with detailed information.
After much deliberation, Cao Penghai decided to return first.
"If Mang Dao is truly brought back, Ji Changkong will definitely make a move, and we'll surely get to the bottom of things with Shen Huiqing! But for now, let's wait for good news!"
With the whereabouts of the dagger unknown, Cao Penghai decided to take the safest approach.
Unexpectedly, Kuanglan Liedi actually dared to make a move! Whether it was at someone's behest or a desperate act of desperation, it's unclear. But regardless, this battle is extremely dangerous, and with the strength of Mangdao, he likely won't be able to withstand it.
In this situation, it seems there has been a compromise, and they have entered the city to discuss things.
Cao Penghai quickly climbed onto the vehicle after making his own calculations.
"After we have established the procedures, we should inform Elder Heiyan as soon as possible and see how to proceed. If Ji Changkong has succeeded, how will our Hengshan Sect clean up this mess?"
Mysterious Spirit City, a temporary residence.
Ji Changkong sat quietly in the pavilion, gazing at the vibrant colors of the garden, awaiting the arrival of the ruthless Chen Ping'an.
With the earth trembling and the two elders having already made their move, and the burly swordsman emerging from the pass, there was no longer any room for excuses or prevarications. Today's matter was sure to be settled.
If things are not handled carefully, the two elders will certainly not return.
If you return, it will surely be good news!
Ji Changkong waited quietly, and what he received was news of a devastating earthquake.
The raging torrent that cleaved the earth has returned!
But what they lost were their heads!
This return is a return to the West!
The First-Class Guest Elder of the Bi Cang County Prince's Mansion, Kuang Lan Ke, Lie Di Sou, died and perished outside Xuanling City!
(End of this chapter)