Longevity begins with slaying demons and eliminating demons

Chapter 188 Spoiler Interpretation
"What case do you need to deal with next week at the 'Warming Pot'?" Gu Xu asked after pondering for a moment.

"It's not clear yet," Shangguan Jin replied, "Usually, the chief executive will ask us to draw one randomly that day."

"Then can Xiaohan also come to participate in this actual combat training?"

Now, Shi Xiaohan, like Gu Xu, is also in the stage of climbing up the steps towards "Wangxiang Terrace".If she can enter the "Warming Pot" and participate in a life-and-death trial, it will also be of great help to her future practice.

"I'm afraid not," Shangguan Jin shook his head, "The cases in the 'Warming Pot' are divided into danger levels. Given the degree of danger in this training, only monks with the strength of the fourth level and above can participate."

"But, Fellow Daoist Shangguan, I'm just a third-level cultivator..."

"Now, in the entire Luojing City, no one regards you as an ordinary third-level cultivator." Shangguan Jin glanced at him sideways. Man, even a fourth-level cultivator may not be able to take advantage of you in front of you."

"Alright then." Gu Xu smiled helplessly.

He knew that Shangguan Jin was telling the truth.

Boom!Boom!Boom!
At this moment, the bell of Luojing City rang melodiously.

The lingering sound is long and endless.

For a while, it overwhelmed the noise of cars, horses, and people, as if it became the only sound between heaven and earth.

"The big show is about to begin," Shangguan Jin said with a faint smile, "Let's go to the river to take a good seat first!"

Hearing her words, Gu Xu turned around and called Shi Xiaohan who was wandering in the middle of the light corridor.

At this moment, Shi Xiaohan has already guessed dozens of riddles, and his pockets are bulging with all kinds of candies.

With her petite figure and that beautiful smile, she doesn't feel out of place at all among the children.

When Gu Xu called her, she immediately ran over and shouted excitedly: "That's great! It's finally time for this heroine to become famous in Luojing City!

"Gu Xu, where is my 'Kun Wu Dao'?"

"it's here."

On the way here, for the convenience of movement, she temporarily put the "Kun Wu Dao" in Gu Xu's "Xianyunju".

Now Gu Xu took out the "Kunwu Sword" and handed it to her.The metal scabbard reflected the lights of Luojing, glowing brilliantly.

After the bell, there was music.

In the lantern tower by the river, hundreds of women from Luojing Music Square dressed in fancy clothes, played the dongxiao and wooden flute, or played the pipa and harp.

The cheerful and solemn music melody is like a rising air current, lingering in the sky above Luoshui, and then turning into majestic raindrops, swaying in all directions.

At the same time, a high platform shaped like a lotus flower and carved with complex hollow patterns rises slowly from the center of Luoshui.Its exterior is painted with gold lacquer, which looks dazzling.

Around the high platform, the phantom of the golden dragon can be vaguely seen for several days, hovering in the air.

Gu Xu once learned in books that Luojing City is a majestic city built by Emperor Taizu of Daqi himself many years ago, and it is integrated with the "Dragon Formation".

In every corner of the city, it is possible to hide exquisite magic mechanisms and complex formations.

The pivot of the "Dragon Formation" is the "Tai'a Sword" in the hands of Emperor Daqi.

In this way, when foreign enemies invade, the whole city will be turned into a giant defensive weapon at the emperor's thought.

Today, taking advantage of the celebrations of the Shangyuan Festival, Gu Xu saw the tip of the iceberg of the "Dragon Formation".

"Fellow Daoist Shangguan, are there any powerful figures among the younger generation in Luojing City recently?" Gu Xu looked at the slowly rising platform in front of him and asked Shangguan Jin beside him.

"You," Shangguan Jin said with a smile, "if I guess correctly, everyone in Luojing City is waiting for you, the great hero who saved Qingzhou Prefecture, to appear on stage tonight."

"Don't be kidding. I'm just asking for Xiao Han."

"Today's winners can get a lot of money and pills as rewards. Are you not tempted at all, Gu Daoyou?"

"Of course I'm excited. It's just that before you make a move, you have to understand the situation first. If you encounter a strong enemy that is difficult to defeat, wouldn't you be ashamed in front of the whole city?"

Shangguan Jin glanced at him, and finally became serious:

"If you want to talk about a powerful person, Chu Fengge can be regarded as one. According to his personality, if he were here today, he would [-]% be the first to rush to the ring, and then use his supernatural power of 'weed' that can quickly recover his true energy to challenge Everyone in the capital, thus proving that he is number one in the world for the younger generation.

"However, since he heard about your achievements in Qingzhou Mansion, he was suddenly strongly stimulated and went to retreat in the retreat room.

"In addition, I also heard that Zhao Yan from Youzhou has also come to Luojing City recently. She also has a third-rank aptitude, and her cultivation speed is no less than Chu Fengge and Su Xiao from Jiange. If she wants to make a move today , can definitely be regarded as a formidable enemy.”

"Zhao Yan? The daughter of Duke Yan?"

"Yes."

Gu Xu had indeed heard of the name "Zhao Yan" before.

She is the eldest daughter of the Zhao family in Youzhou. She has been gifted since she was a child, obsessed with martial arts, and has mastered exquisite marksmanship.

Her spear skills and Jiange Su Xiao's swordsmanship were once known as the "two unique skills" of the Great Qi Dynasty.

People like Chu Fengge who strive to be number one in the world have always regarded her as a strong enemy.

In addition, Gu Xu has also heard that this woman is perverse and not easy to provoke.

For some unknown reason, she once broke into the sect of Penglai Island one by one, challenged dozens of disciples of Penglai Island with her own strength, and abolished the cultivation of many people.

Of course, Penglai Island didn't dare to settle accounts with her.

After all, the Zhao family in Youzhou has a saint sitting in the town, and they are in full swing.However, Penglai Island has gradually declined after the elder Sun Pengyi practiced "Zhaoming Forbidden Art" out of control, and has no ability to compete with the Zhao family of Youzhou.

Only in recent years, because Zhao Yan has been fighting with the army on the border of Daqi, her figure has gradually faded from the sight of Luojing residents.

Unexpectedly, she returned to the capital again today.

Thinking of this, Gu Xu walked up to Shi Xiaohan who was holding the "Kunwu Sword" and was eager to try, and told her: "Xiaohan, if you encounter an enemy that you can't beat later, just admit defeat and don't try to be brave."

"Are you so unconfident in me?" Shi Xiaohan pouted.

"The female heroine of the time is very skilled in martial arts, so I'm naturally very confident," Gu Xu looked down at her, and said seriously, "It's just that in today's group arena, young people under the age of 25 can take part, but you only have -- there is always someone who can fight I want to practice a few years more than others, and come here to bully people."

Shi Xiaohan gave an "um" and nodded.

Although she has a strong personality and is too lazy to use her brain on weekdays, she is actually not a real fool.

There must be a reason for Gu Xu to explain things to her in such a serious manner.

At this time, there was a burst of intense drumming in the lamphouse.

Step by step, like lotus petals, descends slowly from the high platform, connecting to both sides of Luoshui River.

The much-anticipated Shangyuan Arena has finally officially begun.

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The first person to step onto the stage was a young man in his twenties.

He was wearing a square scarf and a gray and white gown—according to Shangguan Jin's introduction, this is the costume of the students of Longmen Academy.

As soon as he got on the stage, he bowed his hands and saluted all around, and said in his mouth: "I am Jia Xiuguang of Longmen Academy, please enlighten me."

Under the effect of the spell, his voice was amplified so that all the audience by the river could hear him clearly.

With his powerful spiritual perception, Gu Xu noticed that this person was a cultivator at the peak of the second realm.

The cultivation base at the peak of the second realm can be regarded as a strong person in a remote small county like Yishui, but it is not impressive in a place like the capital where talents gather.

But now the group arena has just started, and most of the real masters are still waiting to see.

So people like Jia Xiuguang seized this opportunity to get acquainted with the people in the capital, and also accumulated some actual combat experience by the way.

Soon, a casual cultivator in rough cloth and short clothes with a lean physique also climbed up the steps, came to the high platform, and cupped his hands to Jia Xiuguang and said: "In Chaozhou, Luojing, there is nothing good except one-handed boxing. Please Jia Brother advise."

咣 咣 咣!
A loud gong sounded.

Chaozhou clenched his fists, put on a posture, and gathered his true energy.

His muscles swelled rapidly, and he instantly turned into a burly man; black lines appeared on his body, forming a tiger-like tattoo.

Gu Xu has read a lot of books, so naturally he quickly recognized the moves he was using.

"This is middle-grade martial arts, Evil Tiger Fist." He whispered.

However, just as he opened his mouth, a strange voice came from not far away:

"The move Chaozhou uses is called Evil Tiger Fist, which is a middle-grade martial art. It used to be the unique skill of the Black Tiger Gang in Luojing City. It can stimulate the potential of the monk's body and make it perform several times over a period of time. and resist the attacks of the real essence from the outside world. Only after the Black Tiger Gang was destroyed, the Evil Tiger Fist was also scattered among the people, and it was once suspected to be lost.

"I didn't expect to be able to witness this boxing again in the Shangyuan Arena today. This trip is really worthwhile."

Hearing this voice, Gu Xu was a little surprised.

Because this "Evil Tiger Fist" is a martial art that is so remote that it is almost lost.

Most monks in this world have probably never heard of this name, let alone recognize it at a glance.

With a curious mood, Gu Xu turned his head, wanting to see who it is that possesses such an unusual insight.

Then he saw a young man in white standing against a railing.

I saw him with a wide forehead and sculpted eyebrows, a face like a beautiful jade, lips like fat, and a pair of phoenix eyes looking forward.

Although the young man didn't have any gorgeous decorations except for a white jade bracelet, he still looked graceful and personable.

In his hand, he held a plain folding fan, on which a poem was written in vigorous and straight characters: "People at that time didn't know Lingyun wood, and they waited until Lingyun began to reach the top."

Behind him, followed by a beautiful maid.

The moment Gu Xu saw this young man's face clearly, he couldn't help sighing silently in his heart: I didn't expect there to be such a person in the world - not only knowledgeable, but also looks not much inferior to me.

Gu Xu quietly looked at the young man in white.

The young man in white had a faint smile on his mouth, and he was also looking at Gu Xu calmly.

The eyes of the two collided.

In order to avoid the atmosphere from being too awkward, Gu Xu cleared his throat and said, "Brother is very knowledgeable, I am deeply impressed. May I ask what your name is?"

"My surname is Qi and my name is Yan, and I am studying at the Imperial College," the young man in white nodded slightly, and replied, "I see that your excellency is dignified and well-spoken. Could it be Mr. Gu Xugu from Qingzhou Prefecture?"

"Brother Qi recognizes me?"

"Master Gu's reputation has already spread throughout the capital. The supervisors of the Imperial College have all heard that Mr. Gu is a character who is like a banished fairy. When I saw it today, it really is."

"Brother Qi is ridiculous."

"Master Gu, who do you think will have a better chance of winning this competition?" The young man in white who called himself "Qi Yan" pointed to the two people on the ring and asked Gu Xu with a smile.

"I think...Jia Xiuguang should be able to win." Gu Xu replied after thinking for a second.

"It's the same as I guessed," said Qi Yan, a young man in white, "but... what is your reason?"

"Jia Xiuguang studied at Longmen Academy. If I'm not mistaken, he is a decent talisman, and he should have a very good teacher to guide him," Gu Xu analyzed lightly, "During the short preparation just now, During the time, he has been silently reciting the incantation to activate the talisman. According to his mouth shape, I judge that what he is about to use is the 'golden light talisman' for defense.

"Although Chaozhou's Evil Tiger Fist can burst out extremely powerful in a short period of time, it is a spell that stimulates the potential of the body after all, and the duration will not be too long. This also means that Chaozhou's next attack, It will be completely blocked by Jia Xiuguang's 'Golden Light Talisman'.

"And when Chaozhou's true essence is exhausted and the duration of the Evil Tiger Fist ends, it's time for Jia Xiuguang to counterattack."

Hearing his words, Qi Yan, a young man in white, took another serious look at him, and then sighed softly: "Master Gu thinks more carefully than I do.

"Now, let's see if their competition will happen as you predicted."

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on the ring.

As Gu Xu expected, the moment after the sound of the gong, Jia Xiuguang took out a stack of talisman papers, forming a shining golden shield in front of him, which looked very dazzling, and it was very different from the colorful lights on both sides of the Luoshui River. The lights complement each other.

And Chaozhou's majestic punches were completely blocked by this golden light shield.

During this short period of time, Jia Xiuguang could not be harmed in any way.

Gu Xu's analysis of the battle situation just now naturally fell into the ears of Shangguan Jin next to him.

She looked at Gu Xu with a little more admiration.

PS: Because it’s a little late to get off work today, the addition will be late at night, so you can watch it tomorrow morning.Ask for a double monthly ticket!
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Notes:

(1) "At that time, people didn't know Lingyun wood, and they waited for Lingyun to reach the top." - Tang Du Xunhe "Xiaosong"

(End of this chapter)