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Chapter 96: Sword Qi and Thunder Sound, the World's Top (2 chapters combined into one, please subscribe!)
"It's too slow to complete the mission this way. I'll go ahead and clear the way. You just need to protect Lu Guan."

After enjoying the delicious food, Yang Chen said to the two of them that he decided to speed up the progress of the task and split the troops into two groups.

Meng Qi and Ruan Yushu went to meet Lu Guan and escorted him to the capital, while he led the way in front to ensure that nothing went wrong. Any enemy who blocked the way would be killed with his sword.

Meng Qi originally wanted to go with Yang Chen.

This might earn him some good deeds, but considering that Ruan Yushu was just a woman and couldn't go alone to meet up with Lu Guan and the others, Meng Qi gave up the idea.

Unexpectedly, Ruan Yushu, who had had a pleasant conversation with him before, now had a firm attitude and refused to join him.

Ruan Yushu said, "I want to go with Brother Yang. It's too dangerous for him to go alone. I can help him and prevent any fish that slips through the net from escaping."

Obviously, to the people in this world, Senior Brother Yang is the most dangerous, and it is me who needs assistance...

Meng Qi had no choice but to agree to Ruan Yushu's request and let her go with Yang Chen.

Meng Qi had no choice but to go alone to meet Lu Guan and his group.

The three of them had previously eliminated Gao Tong, the "Yuexi Tiger" who intended to murder Lu Guan. As a result, Meng Qi won the trust of Lu Zhongqi, the leader of Lu Guan's guards, and finally got to meet Lu Guan.

Lu Guan was framed by a treacherous prime minister and was demoted to Yuexi. This time he came to the capital with the intention of defeating the Western Tartars and getting rid of the treacherous prime minister. His lofty ambitions attracted many heroes to come to help him.

After a thorough screening, Lu Zhongqi left behind more than a dozen heroes who were both trustworthy and skilled in martial arts.

Meng Qi got to know everyone and expressed his respect, then left Yuexi with the team and set out on the road to Beijing.

On the way.

While staying overnight, Meng Qi practiced his swordsmanship in the courtyard, which attracted Taoist Hu and Jiao Chong to come and exchange ideas with him. During the conversation, Meng Qi said that he was a master of both swordsmanship and knife skills.

Several people were chatting happily, and when they were about to enjoy the wine and food they had bought, something unexpected happened!

I saw several gangsters falling to the ground with blood coming out of all their orifices as soon as they touched the food and wine!

But the black dog that tasted the food was safe and sound.

"Could something have happened to Senior Brother Yang?" Meng Qi was shocked. This method of poisoning was definitely not ordinary. There must be something fishy!

Several people from the underworld who had not had time to eat for some reason suddenly threw away the wine and food in their hands as if avoiding snakes and scorpions. In an instant, the aroma of wine and meat filled the air in the yard.

"Poison is impermanent!"

Except for Meng Qi, Lu Zhongqi and others exclaimed in unison.

Fear was evident in the voice, and everyone quickly took a defensive stance, ready for battle.

The black dog was eating happily on the ground, as usual.

But the fallen heroes were bleeding from all seven orifices and had no breath. The scene was extremely strange and terrifying.

Lu Guan, Jiao Chong and Taoist Hu heard the noise and rushed to the yard, where they saw the corpse on the ground.

A solemn look covered their faces.

After a long while, seeing that there were no other changes, everyone began to clean up and examine the body. However, the fear and vigilance in their eyes could not be concealed no matter what.

"Brother Zhongqi, who is Du Wuchang?"

Meng Qi thought for a moment and asked coldly. Facing such an enemy at this moment, he didn't care about showing his ignorance.

Lu Zhongqi didn't find it strange. Meng Qi was young and although he had great martial arts skills, he was cold and emotionless. He had been devoted to martial arts training in the past and knew little about the affairs of the martial arts world. This was normal.

He sighed softly and said slowly, "Du Wuchang is a demon from Jiangnan. He is good at hiding and poisoning people. His methods are ever-changing and mysterious, making it difficult to guard against him.

For example, just now, the black dog ate it without any problem, but we were poisoned. Another example is the live fish in the river, which will be poisoned if cooked with river water. There are many masters of the underworld who are more famous and powerful than Du Wuchang, but in terms of being feared, none of them are as scary as him.

Unexpectedly, he was recruited by the treacherous prime minister!"

It turns out that he is an expert in using poison... Meng Qi looked solemn.

Just now, his eyebrows felt swollen, and he used his mind to search the surroundings, but he could not find any trace of Du Wuchang.

I guess the person is not nearby.

After speaking of Du Wuchang, Lu Zhongqi casually said:
“The most outstanding people in the world are only a few great masters who have comprehended the Way of Heaven, such as the Imperial Master and the Demon Queen.

Next in line are the Evil King, the Ghost King, the Ruyi Monk, the Moon Washing Immortal and other top powerful figures in the world. In total, there are only more than ten of them, and each has their own strengths and weaknesses.

Among them, Xie Jun has the greatest hope of being promoted to Grand Master.

These people are all famous people.

It is rare to meet him in the martial arts world. Usually, he meets mostly famous masters and first-class masters from all sides.

During a fight, due to many factors, realm may not necessarily be equal to strength. Strength also varies depending on the enemy. Therefore, the distinction between strong and weak can only be roughly judged based on the battle record.

Du Wuchang's own strength is not enough to be ranked among the top masters, but his technique of using poison is superb, and he can hide his body silently. Just based on his reputation, he can be called a notorious figure!
Children cried at night upon hearing this, and in the land of Jiangnan, no one was unflinchingly afraid! After all, if they met another master, they could still fight to the death, but when they met the poisonous impermanence, they could only die in despair and fear.

If it weren't for the fact that the poison is strong and easily detected, and the fact that it is weak and can be forced out by a master with internal force, Du Wuchang would probably be on par with the likes of the Evil Lord and the Ghost King!"

Lu Zhongqi spoke incessantly, as if reminding Meng Qi to be careful.

Meng Qi could tell that he was using this to vent his inner fear.

Although they were prepared for the dangers along the way, they did not expect to encounter such a formidable enemy just after they set out.

Meng Qi nodded slowly and looked up at the night sky. "This Poison Impermanence is so formidable. No wonder Senior Brother Yang and the others failed to eliminate it. I'm afraid they're in danger!"

After examining the corpses and food, Taoist Tiger discovered that this was a strange poison that was harmless to any living creature except humans and animals. Although the toxicity was not very strong, it was enough to kill ordinary people in the martial arts world.

Everyone was worried about being poisoned again, so they didn't eat dinner and waited for dawn with empty stomachs.

Meng Qi sat cross-legged, using his magic of illusion to listen carefully in all directions, not missing any movement. He waited for Du Wuchang to appear, then used his ultimate move, trying to kill him with one blow.

In the middle of the night, Meng Qi suddenly heard someone quietly get up, walk out of the room, and escape over the wall.

He was stunned at first, then sighed and did not stop it.

Soon, there was a second one, a third one... In just one hour, nearly twenty people escaped over the wall. When Meng Qi came out of the room at dawn, he heard Lu Zhongqi shouting angrily:
"What a bunch of cowards!"

"He used to boast about being a chivalrous man, but when he encountered the Poisonous Impermanence, he was so frightened that he pissed his pants and ran away with his tail between his legs!"

At this time, Lu Guan was only guarded by a few family members, Taoist Hu, Jiao Chong and two or three heroes from the martial arts world.

Lu Guan's expression was calm, without any anger, and he said slowly:
"Your friends coming to help is an act of loyalty, and it is also an honor for me. It is human nature to want to leave because you are worried about your own safety, and there is nothing wrong with that."

After saying this, Lu Guan solemnly bowed deeply to Meng Qi, Taoist Tiger, and the rest of the heroes, and said:

"This journey is a life-threatening one. I hope you all will carefully consider whether to go with Mr. Lu."

"Now that I have come here, I have already put life and death aside!" Taoist Hu responded passionately.

"Slaying demons and defending the Way, what is there to fear?"

Meng Qi held his sword in his hand and spoke concisely.

"I will always remember your great kindness and will never forget it." Lu Guan was deeply moved and bowed again.

The group set off again.

However, compared with yesterday, the number of staff has dropped by 70% to 80%. The desolate scene is full of indescribable tragedy.

During the journey, Lu Zhongqi looked at Meng Qi and said with emotion, "You may be young, but you possess the demeanor of an ancient chivalrous warrior. I will be relying heavily on you to escort Marshal Lu to the capital."

Due to the significant reduction in manpower, he naturally relied more and more on Meng Qi. As for Yang Chen and Ruan Yushu, who were mentioned by Meng Qi as leading the way in front, Lu Zhongqi did not take them seriously at all.

If he said he was clearing the way, how could Du Wuchang be so violent?

Either they were cowards and ran away!

Or he would have lost his life long ago!

Meng Qi also noticed something was wrong.

According to past practice, Yang Chen would lead the way, so how could he allow Du Wuchang to wreak havoc? Could it be that Senior Brother Yang and the others had really encountered some kind of accident?
Meng Qi suppressed his worries and followed the others, disguising himself as a merchant and quietly passing through the city.

As we walked into the wild, the trees around us gradually became lush, with fruits hanging on the branches, which was very tempting.

As they had not eaten for half a day and a whole night, several noble sons and heroes could not bear the hunger, so they decided to pick fruits from the tree to fill their hungry stomachs.

"This gift from heaven couldn't possibly have been poisoned by someone else, right?"

After carefully examining the fruits, everyone tried one at random, then turned around and returned with the remaining fruits in their hands, intending to share them with Lu Guan, Meng Qi and others.

Unexpectedly, in an instant, the people who ate the fruit began to foam at the mouth and their bodies twitched continuously.

In less than a moment, he fell to the ground and died. The once vibrant life disappeared in an instant, leaving only deathly silence.

Everyone was shocked!

No one would have expected that this wild-growing fruit would be quietly poisoned!
"Du Wuchang's poisoning is truly impossible to guard against!"

A gloom covered Meng Qi's heart, and he became more and more worried about Yang Chen and Ruan Yushu who were leading the way ahead.

Could it be that they were poisoned by the poisonous impermanence?
Taoist Hu sighed and said, "If your senior brother was really leading the way in front, I'm afraid he would be in great danger!" "I'm afraid he would have died at the hands of Du Wuchang long ago. What a pity for the two young heroes." Lu Zhongqi also sighed.

"Two heroes paved the way for me and died for me, but I don't even know their names."

Lu Guan, who was in the lead, looked sad.

Everyone thought that Yang Chen and Ruan Yushu had met with an accident and died tragically at the hands of Du Wuchang.

……

"How did these two find me?"

However, at this moment, Du Wuchang, who was feared by Meng Qi and others, was running for his life, feeling helpless. This man and woman appeared out of nowhere and started chasing him!
Soon!

As long as you escape to the ruined temple ahead, there is a way to survive!
"Fight!"

Seeing the two people behind him getting closer and closer, the three poisonous needles in Du Wuchang's hand shot out like deadly rays of light!

The poison needle is coming towards you!

Ruan Yushu was already on guard and swayed his body slightly to avoid the poisonous edge. However, before he could catch his breath, there was a sharp whooshing sound and a dark blue light flashed like a ghost!
"not good!"

Ruan Yushu secretly thought that it was not good and it was difficult to dodge.

At this moment, a flash of sword light flashed by, arriving first and slashing at the dark blue light as if assisted by a god.

The sword light and dark light collided, sending out sparks!

The dark blue light that flashed like a ghost was extremely strange, but it could not withstand the sword at all!
Fortunately, Brother Yang intervened, otherwise I would have been in trouble. I must show my ability...

Ruan Yushu's voice was as sharp as ice. "We've found his location. No matter how deep he hides, he has bad intentions and his murderous intent cannot be concealed."

After she finished speaking, she played the piano with her delicate hands.

The sound of the piano suddenly arose, a sound of killing, passionate and generous, which made people feel murderous intent and their blood rushed when they heard it.

Suddenly, a mound of earth trembled slightly, as if there was some unusual movement.

Yang Chen took a step forward, using the "A World Away" footwork. He instantly appeared in front of the mound and slashed it with a sword!
Boom!
The mound of earth exploded, and amidst the flying dust, a gray-faced old man appeared with a ferocious and murderous look on his face.

He raised his hand and was about to shoot out poison needles and sprinkle poison powder!
But the speed of this sword was too fast. The sharp sword energy cut through the void, bringing up bursts of thunder sounds, as if thunder had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

With one sword strike, all the nearby boulders weighing thousands of pounds were suspended in the air and then exploded in the air!

Sword Qi Thunder Sound!

Rumble——!
Thunder rumbled in the distance.

Meng Qi widened his eyes and looked at the distant mountains in disbelief. The only one who could make such a noise was Yang Chen!

Everyone was shaken by the thunder and fell to the ground. Lu Guan and the Taoist Tiger who was protecting him felt dizzy. The injured Jiao Chong, Lu Zhongqi and others had tinnitus and dizziness and collapsed to the ground.

I don’t know what happened!
Du Wuchang, who was facing the sword light, had his eardrums ruptured instantly, his eyes were dull, and the poison weapon in his hand fell to the ground.

A flash of cold light!
Blood gushed out from between Du Wuchang's eyebrows.

"How can it be?"

"Guess why I let you escape here?"

"why?"

"Don't tell you."

"you……!"

Plop!
Du Wuchang fell backwards and died completely!

From Du Wuchang's violent emotional fluctuations before his death, Yang Chen resonated with a [Poison Technique], which was considered a small gain.

Maybe poisoning the sword would make it more lethal?
As the saying goes, one blow kills the enemy!

Yang Chen was thinking about the feasibility!
"A sword soars to the sky, it really is a sword soars to the sky!"

Ruan Yushu looked at this scene, her beautiful eyes shining with excitement as she recalled Yang Chen's title on the human list.

His swordsmanship is truly as brilliant as a fairy from the sky!

It only takes one sword to kill the enemy!
Yang Chen sheathed his sword with a clang, then turned around and stood with an elegant demeanor, displaying the demeanor of a peerless swordsman.

Ruan Yushu was just about to go forward to inspect Du Wuchang's corpse to see if he could loot some spoils when suddenly there was a loud bang, white smoke rose from the corpse, and the surrounding grass and trees withered instantly!

Wait until the white smoke dissipates.

There was only a pool of pus and blood on the ground, nothing else.

Ruan Yushu was still frightened and secretly felt lucky:

"The person who used the poison is truly cruel and ruthless. He even transformed himself into a poisonous body."

"Brother Yang, your swordsmanship is amazing!"

Ruan Yushu stood up and praised highly.

"Let's go and deal with the next enemy."

Yang Chen's white clothes fluttered as he turned around gracefully.

He raised his sword and charged towards the ruined temple ahead!
……

"What was that thunder just now?"

On the other side, Taoist Hu looked at Meng Qi blankly.

Meng Qi smiled and said, "That must be my senior brother who took action. I think he has already dealt with Du Wuchang."

Is there really such a thing as a senior brother? Taoist Tiger couldn't believe it!

"Could the previous commotion have been caused by that swordsman in white?" Lu Zhongqi couldn't believe it.

"I didn't expect that there would be two heroes leading the way ahead. I am very grateful." Lu Guan sighed.

Now you know how powerful my senior brother is, right? Meng Qi appeared calm on the surface, but he was secretly delighted.

It’s just a pity that this opportunity to show off in public was deprived by Yang Chen again!

Lu Guan leaned over and used his shovel to dig a big pit. With a sad face, he buried those who died of poisoning one by one.

The new earthen grave was built. Lu Guan sprinkled a few drops of clear water from the bottle. His face regained its firmness and he said in a deep voice:

"Let's set off."

Jiao Chong was seriously injured and his face was pale. He had no choice but to stay, hoping to return home as soon as possible to recuperate.

The team of twenty or thirty people that set out is now in small numbers.

Only Lu Guan, Lu Zhongqi, Hu Daoren and Meng Qi were left; the rest either fled for their lives or died.

This encounter was only the first obstacle on the way to the capital. When the first powerful enemy appeared, many people were killed.

Lu Zhongqi glanced at the remaining people, and a sense of sadness suddenly surged in his heart. The road ahead was long and foggy, and he couldn't help but speculate:
Now we can only rely on those two pioneers!
But... can those two really do it?
Can they, alone, break through the numerous obstacles, get through the pursuit and blockade of countless experts, and arrive safely in the capital?

……

On the way to Beijing.

In a dilapidated temple.

A towering figure was sitting quietly, waiting for Meng Qi, Lu Guan and others to arrive, ready to ambush them!

The man was tall and strong, like a towering mountain. He held a broadsword tightly in his hand, and the cold light was like frost on the cold moon. At this moment, he suddenly looked up at the temple gate.

A tall figure came into view.

The man came with fluttering black hair and white clothes, looking like a peerless swordsman descending to the earth, and his long sword seemed to be flowing in the moonlight!

I don't know when, but he appeared like a ghost, standing quietly with an indifferent look, taking in the entire temple.

"General Sword?"

The boy spoke slowly.

"Who are you?"

The tall and burly General Jian suddenly stood up!

"Kill your people!"

The young man suddenly flicked the sword with his fingers, making a crisp buzzing sound that echoed in the ruined temple.

(End of this chapter)