Eternal Sword

Chapter 666: Former Dynasty Members
Chen Tang's ears moved.

I could hear people approaching this side quickly. The footsteps were chaotic and the noise was loud. There were probably thousands of people.

Chen Tang gestured to Xuetuaner and the white ape, telling them not to act rashly.

It is still unclear who the other party is and what their intentions are, so there is no need to start a conflict right away.

Not long after, a lot of people emerged from the nearby jungle, staring at Chen Tang and his companions with unfriendly expressions.

Seeing Xuetuaner and the white ape in the crowd, everyone looked surprised and subconsciously clenched their weapons.

"It's possible that the refugees from Yanzhou have gathered in the mountains and forests and settled in Ghost Crying Ridge. They have become a large group."

Mei Yingxue said in a low voice.

In the past two years, Daqian has been plagued by natural disasters and man-made disasters, the number of refugees has increased, and banditry has occurred in various states.

However, the group of people in front of them seemed to be well-equipped, with all the necessary armor and weapons, and they were all in high spirits. They did not look like refugees who could not survive.

Moreover, Chen Tang noticed.

Among this group of people, the ones leading them are all older and have strong cultivation bases. They have even developed internal energy.

Although these people are old and have wrinkles on their faces, there is a cold light flashing in their eyes occasionally. They are experienced and steady. They don't look like people from the underworld, but rather like veteran soldiers who have been on the battlefield for a long time.

Several old soldiers had bulging temples, and it was obvious that they had cultivated to the fourth level of awakening realm!

While Chen Tang was observing everyone, this group of old men were also looking at Chen Tang and his group.

The old men had sharp eyes and saw that among Chen Tang's group, there were two older women with strong cultivation.

Among the three young people, a man and a woman also cultivated internal energy.

The tall young man in black robe who was in the lead did not show any cultivation ability, but he stood there calmly and composedly, and remained calm in the face of such a situation. His demeanor was very extraordinary.

Moreover, the two ferocious beasts standing next to the young man in black robe looked even more extraordinary!

"My friends, please give me some advice."

Chen Tang bowed slightly with a smile on his face.

One of the elders with goat beard said, "You must have come from a long way, and you are tired. The brothers have come to invite you to come up the mountain and have a chat."

Although they were numerous, they did not dare to act rashly.

Chen Tang smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, friends. However, we have important matters to attend to, so we can only come to visit you another day."

"Humph!"

A thin young man with short hair swung the sword in his hand and said coldly, "Once you enter Ghost Crying Ridge, it is not up to you whether to go up the mountain or not!"

Once these words were spoken, the relationship was broken and there was no room for maneuver.

Yan Qi sneered and said, "How dare you, robbing people in broad daylight, and even robbing us!"

After all, Yan Qi was once a member of the Suzaku Guard, one of the four divisions of Daqian, and was stationed in the capital. With such status and position, how could he take such a petty thief seriously?

"What a big tone, girl."

The old man with a goatee chuckled and said, "Although my disciple speaks bluntly, once you enter Ghost Crying Ridge, some things are really beyond your control!"

"Really? Draw the line."

Yan Qi sneered slightly.

"Master, why use a butcher knife to kill a chicken? Let me do it!"

The short-haired young man just now stepped forward with a sword in hand.

The old man with a goatee said, "Leave this girl to me, and go find those three young men and have them fight."

The short-haired young man was smart and quickly realized that his master was kindly reminding him that the woman in front of him was not to be trifled with.

He turned his eyes and glanced at Chen Tang and the other two. After a moment's hesitation, he pointed at Chen Tang and said, "I'll give you a chance. Let's have a fight!"

In his opinion, Mei Yingxue and Meng Liangyu behind Chen Tang, one carrying a sword on his back and the other with a long knife on his waist, looked like they were not easy to deal with.

The leading young man in black robe looked tall and strong, but he was unarmed after all, so he was probably just strong on the outside but weak on the inside.

"Have a vision."

Meng Liangyu couldn't help but spit out the bamboo stick in his mouth and exclaimed in admiration.

Mei Yingxue had just cultivated her internal energy and was looking for someone to test her sword skills with. She immediately stepped forward and said, "I'll meet you!"

On the other side, the old man with a goat beard drew out his sword, stared at Yan Qi and said slowly: "Miss, let me try your tricks!"

Without saying a few words, the two sides drew their weapons and started fighting.

The swordsmanship of the old man with a goat beard was indeed learned on the battlefield. It was simple and direct, without any unnecessary fancy moves, and every strike of his sword was deadly.

However, he was only at the fourth level after all.

Yan Qi is a third-grade Tongmai master, and there is a huge realm difference between the two of them.

As soon as they started fighting, the old man with a goat beard fell into a disadvantage and realized that something was wrong.

On the other side, the short-haired young man was only a seventh-rank warrior and was no match for Mei Yingxue. After just a few rounds, he was stabbed in the legs and shoulders and screamed in pain.

After a few moves, Chen Tang let out a light exclamation and a strange look appeared on his face.

The steps of the old man with goat beard, leaping and jumping, were clearly from the "Subduing Tiger Fist".

In addition to the swordsmanship, the counterattack with the other hand is also a move from the "Subduing Tiger Fist", which is very standard and has been mastered.

"Be merciful."

Chen Tang reminded.

After Mei Yingxue forced the short-haired young man back, she put away her sword and stood up.

Yan Qi slowed down her moves.

The old man with a goat beard immediately withdrew. Seeing that his disciple was injured, his face darkened and he let out three consecutive long howls, two short and one long.

"Your 'Subduing Tiger Fist' is very standard, but are you from the previous dynasty?"

Chen Tang looked at the old man with a goatee and suddenly asked.

The faces of several old men present changed slightly and they looked at each other.

One of them said slowly: "Young man, you have a good eye. Since you have recognized our origins, we can't let you leave!"

Chen Tang's heart moved.

Could it be that Emperor Wu is in Yanzhou?
Zeng Tiefalie had said before that traces of remnants of the previous dynasty had appeared frequently in the past two years, and perhaps some clues about Emperor Wu could be obtained from these old people of the previous dynasty.

"Who is your leader?"

Chen Tang still had a smile on his face.

The old man with goatee didn't answer. The short-haired young man was wounded and defeated in front of everyone, and he couldn't help but grit his teeth and said, "Master, let's go together and hack them to death!"

"Shut up!"

The old man with a goatee scolded.

Among the five people, the woman who had just fought with him was of the third rank, and the other older woman was also quite strong in cultivation.

If they rushed forward together, even if they could kill the five people in front of them, they would suffer heavy losses and the loss would not be worth it.

Not long after, the sounds of two sleeves breaking through the air were heard.

From the sound of it, the person coming seems to be quite skilled in martial arts and extremely agile!

In the blink of an eye, two figures appeared in front of everyone.

Both of them are nearly 70 years old, with gray hair, but their eyes are bright and their demeanor is extraordinary.

At this age, only by stepping into the innate state and refining the innate true qi can one have such energy and spirit.

Two second-grade innate masters!

Chen Tang's expression changed.

One of them looked familiar to him, and after a moment's thought, he remembered him.

The old man with a goat beard stepped forward and said, "General Xu, General Kou, these people have unknown origins, their kung fu is not weak, and they even recognized our former identities. We can only ask the two generals to come forward."

General Kou turned his eyes and glanced at Chen Tang and the others. Then he seemed to think of something and suddenly stared at Chen Tang intently.

"you……"

General Kou frowned slightly.

Chen Tang smiled slightly, clasped his fists and said, "Senior, it's been a few years since we last met in Yanyu Village. I hope you are doing well."

This General Kou was the old storyteller whom Chen Tang, Lu Qing, Yuan Qingmo and Chang Sun Ming had met at the entrance of Yanyu Village.

This person is Kou Zhenshan, one of the Dragon and Tiger Guards of the previous dynasty.

At that time, various forces gathered in Yanyu Village, and among them, the people from the White Tiger Division came for Kou Zhenshan.

After Kou Zhenshan escaped, there was no news of him anymore.

After not seeing him for several years, his cultivation had further improved and he had already entered the innate realm.

"It's really you!"

Kou Zhenshan was overjoyed, smiled, and strode forward to meet him.

After all, in recent years, Chen Tang has long lost his youthfulness, and his figure and temperament have changed a lot.

He was not quite sure for a moment.

It was not until Chen Tang mentioned Yanyu Village that he was truly sure that this tall young man was the one he met in Yanyu Village.

"Chen Tang, right?"

Kou Zhenshan said tentatively.

Although these young men all used pseudonyms at the time, after the Yanyu Village incident, Kou Zhenshan survived and heard a lot of news about Chen Tang.

Chen Tang smiled and nodded.

"Who is this……"

The old man next to them saw that Kou Zhenshan and Chen Tang knew each other, so he put away his hostility and asked curiously.

"Brother Xu, let me introduce you."

Kou Zhenshan pulled General Xu to his side, pointed at Chen Tang and said, "This little brother is a young hero with great ambition. Back then in Yanyu Village, it was him who led our young master's daughter out of the siege."

"Later, the Qingzhou Dragon Slaughter was also his doing."

"Oh?"

General Xu's eyes lit up, and he showed no airs towards Chen Tang. He clasped his fists and said solemnly, "Hello, little brother. I am Xu Ling, a member of the Wu Dynasty Dragon and Tiger Guard."

Kou Zhenshan said: "Little brother, I was able to escape from the White Tiger Guards last time, thanks to Brother Xu's rescue."

"Meet Senior Xu."

Chen Tang bowed in return.

"By the way, Brother Xu."

Kou Zhenshan added: "It is rumored in the martial arts world that this little brother is the direct disciple of our Majesty!"

"Is this true?"

Xu Ling was shocked and asked quickly.

Kou Zhenshan also looked at Chen Tang expectantly.

Chen Tang smiled without saying anything and just looked around.

Kou Zhenshan suddenly realized, "You see, I am a little too happy! Come on, little brother, come up the mountain with us. If you have anything to say, sit down and talk in the mountains."

"These are all old soldiers of the Wu Dynasty."

Chen Tang asked, looking at some old men in the crowd.

"good."

Kou Zhenshan said with some emotion, "Some of them are old members of the Tiger Guards and Dragon Cavalry. They were young men in their teens and twenties back then, but in the blink of an eye, forty years have passed and they are all old now."

"Old Wu, this is all a misunderstanding, stop looking so serious."

Kou Zhenshan looked at the old man with a goatee and scolded him, saying, "This little brother knows our young master."

Old Wu nodded and forced a smile at Chen Tang.

Chen Tang's heart moved, and he suddenly asked: "The young master that the senior mentioned, is it Mr. Lu?"

"Yes."

Kou Zhenshan said: "However, the young master changed his surname to Lu in order to hide his real name. Now he has restored his original name. Don't call him by the wrong name."

The only person who can make Kou Zhenshan and his group willingly call him the Young Master is probably Emperor Wu’s son, Qin Xi.

However, back in Yanyu Village, Qin Xi called him Lu Qianshan and asked Chen Tang and others to call him "Mr. Lu".

Later, the Yanyu Village incident occurred and Mr. Lu's whereabouts were unknown, and it was unknown whether he was alive or dead.

As time passed, this Mr. Lu was not only safe and sound, but also hiding in Yanzhou and gathering many of his former subordinates.

(End of this chapter)