Three Valleys, Six Courts, and Nine Sects.
In this Yuning Mountain, the nine sects are the true superpowers that tower above all others.
Not to mention a steward, even an ordinary disciple is not someone these people can afford to offend, and should be revered like a deity.
And Cao Jing, what did he just say, and what is he planning?
Urging Li Yuanshan to act quickly?
Waiting for Li Yuanshan and Chen Yang to injure each other so he can reap the benefits?
Heh...
How laughable?
How pathetic?
Li Yuanshan chuckled, but his eyes glinted with a hint of killing intent.
His five fingers trembled.
The blade flash suddenly appeared.
In an instant, like the scythe of the grim reaper descending, sweeping through from Cao Jing.
"Kid, until we meet again."
Clang.
He sheathed the blade, and with his back turned to the crowd, he raised his hand and waved as he gradually walked away through the storm.
Swoosh.
A sudden gust of wind came, stirring up countless water droplets.
"This..."
Blood stained the vast sky.
And as the instigator, he leisurely strolled through the storm.
Witnesses of this scene couldn't help but feel a chill.
This, was truly treating human lives like grass.
"If what I've guessed is correct, then there's going to be a spectacular show. This Yuning Mountain, which has been peaceful for fifty years, may yet again be engulfed in a storm of blood."
Li Yuanshan reached out and caught a dead leaf carried by the fierce wind, and as he played with it in his hand, a subtle smile lingered at the corner of his mouth, "Survive, let me see clearly."
His main purpose for coming to Shisu Town this time was not the Fragment Map, but to search for the Changsheng Sect.
Only people from the nine sects are completely certain that the Changsheng Sect hasn't been entirely wiped out, and Chen Changsheng hasn't necessarily died fifty years ago, and might still be alive today.
All these years, they have never given up seeking traces of the Changsheng Sect.
Through fifty years of searching and analyzing various details, the final judgment was that there is a strong possibility that remnants of the Changsheng Sect are hiding in these northern mountains.
Unfortunately, after a search, Li Yuanshan found no discoveries.
If it weren't for the sudden emergence of the Blue Sea Ruins Fragment Map, it wouldn't have been just him, Li Yuanshan, appearing here, but a large force composed of the nine sects.
If the Changsheng Sect is not eradicated, even after another fifty years, they cannot rest easy.
After gaining some understanding of Chen Yang and combining it with the events that have occurred recently, Li Yuanshan boldly speculated that behind this young man who suddenly appeared might be shadows of the Changsheng Sect.
Of course, this was merely his wild guess without any basis or evidence.
To be blunt, mysterious and inexplicable incidents revolving around Chen Yang forced him to consider more.
Therefore, the reason for not acting against Chen Yang this time, leaving behind the Fragment Map, was solely to use him as bait, to see if it could draw out the master behind him.
To sum up, Chen Yang's life and death is entirely in Li Yuanshan's hands.
When to kill, how to kill, all depends on Li Yuanshan's assessment of the circumstances.
.....
"This person is very difficult to read, be cautious." Gu Zhiqing gazed in the direction Li Yuanshan disappeared, her clear eyes deeply furrowed as she sternly warned Chen Yang.
"I know."
Chen Yang nodded, it could be said that Li Yuanshan is the most unpredictable person he has ever met, not just in terms of strength, but in all aspects, which warranted caution.
The most crucial point is, what is the purpose of this Dao Sect steward at Shisu Town?
From what he knows, people from the nine sects have always been active in the most bustling and prosperous area of Lingjing City, a place like Shisu Town was totally irrelevant to them.
"Where do we go now?" Gu Zhiqing asked.
Chen Yang withdrew his gaze, his expression turning gentle, "To find a doctor for you."
"Chen Yang," Gu Zhiqing called out, seeing him look over, their gazes met.
"It's no use, you understand?" Gu Zhiqing said seriously.
Of course, she would want to live.
But no one knows better than herself the condition of her body, and instead of engaging in futile struggles, it might be better to peacefully spend the remaining time well.
Actually, she wanted to tell Chen Yang to accompany her to stroll through these mountains and rivers.
However, she ultimately didn't utter the words.
She knew Chen Yang wouldn't refuse her, yet she feared burdening others.
After all, Chen Yang still has many things to do.
"If we don't try, how would we know if it's useful or not?" Chen Yang tucked a wisp of her stray hair between her forehead, smiling warmly, "Yuning Mountain is vast, I refuse to believe we won't find a doctor who can cure you."
"In truth, one's life isn't measured by its length, but by whether it's worthwhile to come through this world." Gu Zhiqing smiled.
The meaning is clear, although my life has been short, just thirty years, it has been fulfilling.
That is enough.
"I won't permit it." Chen Yang gently placed two fingers at Gu Zhiqing's lips, "Listen to me, don't say that."
The rain didn't ease, the cold wind persisted.
The onlookers began to disperse.
Clip-clop!
As these people were leaving, the sound of galloping horses approached from afar.
Hmm?
Everyone raised their heads, the entire Cao Royal Clan had been annihilated, yet why was someone still coming?
As their gaze lifted, a group of Silver Armored Guards burst into sight, led by Mu Gang.
Walking alongside Mu Gang was Princess Mu Ling'er.
"This..."
One wave had not settled when another arose?
Early in the morning, the clash between Chen Yang and Princess Ling'er in Shisu Town was already widely known.
Thus, it logically followed to assume it was Princess Ling'er coming for revenge.
The reputation of a spoiled princess wasn't just for show.
So, everyone dispersed, leaving a large area.
"Chen Yang, we meet again." Mu Gang said with a smile, though it was apparent his eyes reflected still a hint of unease when he looked at Chen Yang.
Chen Yang remained silent, waiting for him to continue.
"Yesterday when I met Miss Zhiqing, I noticed her life force was fading and it's very critical." Mu Gang straightforwardly stated, "Though I don't know the cause, I can promise you that there's a doctor in the City Lord's Mansion who can cure her."
Chen Yang's expression suddenly changed, his hand gripping the reins trembled uncontrollably.
"Invite the doctor you mentioned, as long as she is cured, I will agree to your terms." Chen Yang said.
Now, it was Mu Ling'er's turn to be surprised.
After all the twists and turns, she had exhausted her efforts and ended up achieving her goal under such circumstances?
Mu Ling'er found it hard to believe, asking hesitantly, "You, you don't even ask what I want you to do?"
"No need."
Mu Ling'er: "..."
Chen Yang looked down at the Gu Zhiqing in his arms, chuckling, "As long as Zhiqing is healed, even climbing a mountain of swords or diving into a sea of fire, even if it means becoming an enemy of Yuning Mountain, so what?"
Gu Zhiqing: "..."
Everyone: "..."
"..."