Starting from the imperial palace guards, his clones spread all over the world.

Chapter 476: Old Enemy Seeks Revenge
Shenlu Peak, under the sunlight, is shrouded in a faint halo, appearing mysterious and solemn.

At this time, there was a constant stream of people coming and going at the mountain gate.

After all, the Taiping Dao is now in the limelight in Qingzhou and is at its peak.

The Taiping Dao acted with great force and wiped out the two giant sects in the Qingzhou martial arts world, the Guiyi Sect and the Senluo Sect, in one fell swoop. It quickly became the overlord of the Qingzhou martial arts world, occupying the top position and stealing the limelight.

At the same time, the power of Taiping Dao was so strong that even the Qingzhou government could not raise its head.

Not only did the prefectural government appear timid in front of it, even an organization like the Six Gates, which was known for its military power, did not dare to confront the Taiping Dao head-on. Anyone who encountered someone from the Taiping Dao had to retreat.

Even if something major happened in Qingzhou, the prefect Gao Yuan and the commander of the Six Gates Liang Qizi would have to climb up Shenlu Peak and respectfully consult with the top leaders of Taiping Dao to discuss countermeasures.

This also attracted martial arts heroes and believers from all over the country to flock here. Every day, countless people lined up in long queues on the winding mountain roads, passing through the mountain gates, climbing up, or walking down. The scene was quite spectacular.

However, at this bustling moment, three uninvited guests arrived and broke the tranquility in the hustle and bustle.

One of them held his head high and spoke in a loud voice:

"My name is Han Lingxiao, known in the martial arts world as 'Crane Bone Cold Pine'. I am the head of the Discipline Hall of the Purple Cloud Sword Sect."

This man's face was like a moon hanging upside down from a snowy cliff, his nose was steep with hidden blue veins, and the three vertical lines between his eyebrows were not marks from growth rings, but sword marks left by forty years of sitting on the Moyun Cliff to comprehend the "Purple Cloud Sword Repentance".

He tied his white hair into a ponytail with a broken string, and hung seven bronze coins from the end of his hair. Whenever a disciple broke the rules, he would pull out a string and hit the coins into the disciple's dantian to destroy his merit. The sound of the coins hitting each other was like the cry of a crane through the clouds.

The second person also spoke:

"I am Qu Hongxiao, 'Plum Soul Sword Madman', and the guardian of the Sword Tomb of the Purple Cloud Sword Sect."

The woman's left cheek is covered half by a wooden mask, and the wood grain is shaped like flames.

The right side of her face, however, was smooth as jade, dotted with five-petal plum blossom makeup—in fact, it was five sword wounds mixed with cinnabar tattoos.

She was wearing a ochre cloak, the lining of which was made of the plain gauze of the Purple Cloud Sword School. When the wind blew, the cloak rolled like blood mist, revealing the sword coffin hanging around her waist.

The third person also said loudly:

"I am Ye Xianqing, the 'Bamboo Shadow Judge,' and I'm in charge of external affairs for the Purple Cloud Sword Sect."

From a distance, this man looks like a scholar in a blue robe, but when you get closer, you can see that the hair on his temples is woven into the thin steel of a sword, and the curve of his lips when he smiles is as precise as if measured with a ruler.

He had a long sword at his waist, with the sword blade wrapped with blooming wisteria, and the fragrance filled the air as he walked.

After the three of them reported their identities, they all raised their heads, their voices resounding like a bell throughout the mountain path:

"The three of us have come together to kill the Great Sage Master and destroy the Scarlet Fire Sword Sect!"

"No one, please retreat immediately to avoid losing your life in vain!"

The voices of the three people, based on their internal strength, were powerful and resonant on the mountain path in an instant, attracting everyone's attention.

On the mountain path, some knowledgeable warriors were greatly surprised when they heard the self-introductions of these three people.

"Isn't the Purple Cloud Sword Sect a northern sword sect? Why did you come all the way to Qingzhou?"

"Could it be that there is some deep hatred or grudge between the sword sects in the north and south?"

"The auras of these three people are so strong. When they spoke, I felt a tightness in my chest and panic in my heart, as if I would faint at any moment. These are definitely three top masters!"

……

Just when everyone was surprised.

A warrior from the north was so frightened that his face turned pale and his whole body was shaking as if his spine had been pulled out.

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, he said in horror:

"The string of Lingxiao is broken, and the crane's bones are wasted; the red silk is cut into the clouds and the plum blossom makeup is buried; I am most afraid of the smile of the young master Xianqing; my soul is gone before the sword is unsheathed."

"It's them...it's actually them!"

"Who in the Northern Martial Arts World hasn't heard of this poem? It's about these three, the three most powerful masters of the Purple Cloud Sword Sect!"

"If the three of them show up, this place will be a river of blood, with countless deaths!"

At the end of the conversation, the northern warrior no longer dared to linger and ran desperately down the mountain.

He was so frightened that his steps became unsteady and he fell heavily on the mountain path, scraping his knee and causing blood to flow.

But even so, he didn't dare to stop for a moment. He gritted his teeth, quickly got up, and continued to run for his life.

His miserable appearance also frightened the people around him.

In an instant, the entire area around the mountain gate was in chaos. The crowd began to flee in all directions, with screams and shouts rising one after another.

Seeing this, the Yellow Turbans who were in charge of guarding the mountain gate realized the seriousness of the matter. Their faces turned pale in an instant and they immediately ran towards the main altar to report the emergency.

…………

General forum.

The headquarters of the Red Fire Sword Sect.

The young disciples were practicing sword skills in a spacious venue under the scorching sun.

The scorching sun shone on them unhindered, sweat dripped down their foreheads and cheeks like rain, wetting their clothes, and their skin was tanned and shiny.

But even so, they all had firm eyes, gritted their teeth and persevered, waving their swords with great vigor.

A beautiful woman was walking out of the living room.

The woman looked to be less than 30 years old, at the age when a woman is most charming and attractive, and she exuded a strong aura of charm.

Her clothes were very formal and loose, but her proud figure could not be hidden. Her curvy figure, beautiful curves, and big, round body were enough to make a man's blood boil.

Her black hair was carefully tied into a bun, and her makeup was simple, but it couldn't hide her gorgeous facial features. Her lips were plump and rosy, like ripe cherries, and her teeth were neat and white, shining like pearls.

The charm that she unintentionally revealed in her every gesture was like a beautiful peony blooming freely in the wind, which was heart-warming.

She was Jiang Lengxue.

At this moment, she was standing at the edge of the venue, watching all this quietly, and a smile of relief appeared on her face.

Today's Red Fire Sword Sect has been completely transformed and is very different from the past.

When the previous leader of the Red Fire Sword Sect had just passed away, the sect immediately fell into a crisis of division, everyone was in panic, and the entire sect was like a pile of loose sand.

She still remembered that at that time, the disciples in the base were all listless, their eyes full of confusion and worry about their future.

But now, as Liang Jin became famous in a battle outside Qingzhou City using the Red Fire Sword Sect's unique skill "Red Fire Burning Sky Sword Technique" and won a great victory, he became famous all over the world, and it also greatly boosted the morale of all the Red Fire Sword Sect disciples.

Afterwards, the Red Fire Sword Sect actively participated in the operation to wipe out the Senluo Sect and the Guiyi Sect. In the battles, the disciples experienced the baptism of blood and war and became more united.

For a moment, the morale of the entire sect was lifted.

Everyone has a strong desire to improve their realm as quickly as possible so that they can have the opportunity to learn the "Red Fire Burning Sky Sword Technique".

After all, the new leader has promised that this secret martial art will no longer be exclusive to the leader.

In the sect, no matter who one is, as long as one can break through to the fifth level, he is qualified to practice the "Red Fire Burning Sky Sword Technique".

"He might actually be able to lead the Red Fire Sword Sect to a new height."

Jiang Lengxue couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

When Liang Jingang first took over the Chihuo Sword Sect, many people were not optimistic about it, even she herself had doubts.

But who could have known that the final result was completely beyond everyone's expectations. The Red Fire Sword Sect ushered in a new glory, severely slapping everyone in the face.

"But it's also possible that the Scarlet Fire Sword Sect will be plunged into an abyss of no return..."

Jiang Lengxue's brows furrowed tightly again.

She thought of the girl who lived in the back mountain - Princess Kangning Zhao Xiling.

Liang Jin actually dared to kidnap and imprison the princess. Such behavior was undoubtedly tantamount to rebellion.

If the imperial court were to pursue this matter in the future, not only would the Taiping Dao face annihilation, but even the Chihuo Sword Sect would be doomed.

When Jiang Lengxue thought of this, she couldn't help but feel confused for a moment, and her heart was filled with worry and anxiety.

She was very worried about the future of the sect.

But she had no idea how to deal with the impending crisis.

She was used to relying on others to make decisions.

So at this moment I can only pray silently in my heart, hoping that Liang Jin can properly and perfectly resolve all this.

"Qiang!!!"

Jiang Lengxue was upset and suddenly drew out the sword in his hand.

Everyone is practicing sword skills diligently, and she can't fall behind.

Especially since she has been fortunate enough to obtain the "Red Fire Burning Sky Sword Technique", she needs to hurry up and practice this earth-level sword technique.

As Jiang Lengxue shook the sword in her hand, a bright flame instantly burst out from her sword.

The long sword slashed quickly, and the flames danced with it. The light and shadow intertwined, which was very beautiful.

Upon seeing this, the surrounding disciples of the Red Fire Sword Sect couldn't help but cheer loudly, and the sound of praise was endless.

However, only Jiang Lengxue felt disappointed and helpless.

The flame on her sword was a world apart from the power Liang Jin displayed in the battle outside Qingzhou City.

When Liang Jin swung the sword that day, the flames were like a surging tide, covering the sky and blocking the sun. It was magnificent and exaggerated, as if creating a terrifying fire field.

However, the flame on the sword in Jiang Lengxue's hand seemed so weak, like a street magic trick, without any powerful power at all.

It was precisely because of this that Jiang Lengxue felt more and more deeply the huge gap between herself and Liang Jin.

Liang Jin is at least a master of the fourth level!

And his "Red Fire Burning Sky Sword Technique" has probably been cultivated to an extremely high level, and may even have reached... the ninth level of perfection!

Until now, Jiang Lengxue has only practiced the "Red Fire Burning Sky Sword Technique" to the second level.

This is the result of her hard work and practice day and night without any slacking off.

Jiang Lengxue also truly realized that practicing Earth-level martial arts was extremely difficult. It was at least ten times more difficult than the Profound-level martial arts she had practiced before.

"How on earth did he do it?"

Jiang Lengxue couldn't figure out this problem.

Although Jiang Lengxue usually has a gentle and graceful personality, she is actually very confident in her martial arts talent. In her life, she has only seen two people who can surpass her in martial arts talent.

One of them is Ding Feng, the imperial guard beside Princess Kangning.

Ding Feng and Jiang Lengxue are of similar age, but he was able to break through to the fourth level at such a young age, and he has mastered an earth-level sword technique to perfection, which is truly amazing.

But Jiang Lengxue also knew that Ding Feng was, after all, a palace guard and came from a noble family.

This kind of person is a martial arts genius picked out of thousands. Since childhood, he has possessed resources that are unimaginable for ordinary warriors, and he is also taught carefully by famous teachers.

Jiang Lengxue didn't want to compare herself with Ding Feng.

And the other one is Liang Jin!

Liang Jin's martial arts talent is even more terrifying than Ding Feng's!
You have to know that Liang Jin is probably younger than Jiang Lengxue and Ding Feng, but he was able to defeat Ding Feng directly with overwhelming advantage in a head-on confrontation.

With such a terrifying talent, even if he started practicing martial arts since the womb, it would be difficult to reach the current level.

This really made Jiang Lengxue feel incredible, and her heart was filled with doubts and amazement.

Even if you want to compare, you can only feel despair and powerlessness.

"I'm afraid I'm no longer worthy of him now."

For some reason, Jiang Lengxue thought about what happened between her and Liang Jin again.

Her late husband originally hoped that she would remarry Liang Jin, but at the critical moment, she changed her mind and refused.

At that time, she felt that although she and Liang Jin were a good match, she always felt that there was still something missing between them.

But every day after that, Liang Jin continued to grow at an astonishing rate.

Not only did his martial arts skills improve, but his power, status, and wealth also continued to rise.

By now, Liang Jin had already distanced himself from her, to the point that Jiang Lengxue even felt that they were no longer on the same level.

Especially in terms of thought.

Liang Jin raised private soldiers and kidnapped the princess, which shows that he was extremely ambitious.

It was even so big that it was beyond the comprehension of an ordinary warrior like Jiang Lengxue.

"Why do I keep thinking about these things all day long?"

This made Jiang Lengxue even more upset, so much so that her sword moves began to become messy.

Once your mind is in a state of confusion, it will be difficult to achieve results even if you practice martial arts hard.

So Jiang Lengxue put away the sword in his hand and prepared to go back to his room to calm his heart first.

At this time.

Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard.

I saw a Taiping Daoist running over in a panic.

The believer's face was as panicked as dirt. Before anyone even got close, he had already shouted:
"Mrs. Shao! Mrs. Shao, something terrible has happened!"

"The enemies of the Red Fire Sword Sect have come to our door!"

As soon as these words came out, Jiang Lengxue stopped and turned around in confusion.

Upon hearing this, all the disciples of the Red Fire Sword Sect stopped what they were doing and gathered around curiously.

Enemies of the Red Fire Sword Sect?

As long as you practice martial arts, you are bound to have disputes with others. Disputes will lead to hatred. With hatred, there will inevitably be bloody conflicts. With bloodshed, there will naturally be enemies.

It is perfectly normal for a martial arts sect to have a few enemies.

What surprised everyone was that although the Red Fire Sword Sect could not compare to the Taiping Dao which was at its peak in Qingzhou, it could still be considered the second-ranked sect.

This also led to most of the enemies of the Red Fire Sword Sect either hiding themselves and disappearing, or fleeing Qingzhou and going far away.

How could you be so bold as to come to my door directly?

Just when everyone was filled with doubts, this member of the sect had already run up to Jiang Lengxue and said breathlessly:

"It's...it's the Purple Cloud Sword Sect!"

"There are three of them, all top masters from the Purple Cloud Sword Sect!"

“Very…very impressive!”

When the disciples of the Red Fire Sword Sect heard this, they couldn't help but look at each other, their eyes full of confusion and doubt.

Ziyun Sword Sect?

They had never heard of this sect.

This must not be a sect local to Qingzhou, nor is it a famous sect in the prefectures and counties near Qingzhou.

How could the Red Fire Sword Sect become enemies with such a strange sect?

Only Jiang Lengxue seemed to have thought of something. Her beautiful face suddenly changed color, revealing a look of horror.

"It's them!"

"You actually came here from the north?"

She tried hard to remember!

Her late husband, the former leader of the Red Fire Sword Sect, once told her about this sect.

The Red Fire Sword Sect was originally a sect that migrated from the north to Qingzhou.

The reason for the sect's migration at that time was that it faced a serious threat from its old enemy.

The old enemy of the Red Fire Sword Sect in the north is called the Purple Cloud Sword Sect!

Jiang Lengxue clearly remembered that her late husband had once said that the Purple Cloud Sword Sect was powerful and had a profound foundation, and that the Red Fire Sword Sect at the time was unable to compete with it.

Otherwise, the Red Fire Sword Sect would not have been hiding in Qingzhou and would not have dared to return to its homeland.

Only when the Red Fire Sword Sect recovers its secret weapon, the "Red Fire Burning Heaven Sword Technique," develops it for decades, and waits for a supreme talent to take up the banner of the sect, will they have the strength to march north and settle this feud.

Now the Chihuo Sword Sect's unique skills have been found, but the other conditions are not met at all. I am afraid they will not be a match for the Ziyun Sword Sect.

Jiang Lengxue immediately looked solemn and asked anxiously:
"Have you informed the headmaster of this matter?"

Now that we are facing a powerful enemy, we have no choice but to ask the leader to come and take charge of the situation.

The Yellow Turban Cultist of course knew that the leader of the Red Fire Sword Sect was their own Great Sage Master, and he immediately replied:

"Don't worry, Madam Shao, someone has already gone to notify them."

After hearing this, Jiang Lengxue finally felt a little relieved.

But the next moment——

Jiang Lengxue suddenly felt the hairs on his neck stand up, and a strong sense of crisis came over him, as if some great danger was approaching rapidly.

It even seemed as if the temperature of the air dropped a lot in an instant, making people feel a biting chill.

Not only her, everyone present had this feeling, which made everyone involuntarily quiet down and look in surprise in the direction where the danger came from.

Not far away, three figures slowly appeared.

There were two men and one woman, walking towards this side step by step with steady steps.

In particular, with every step they took, their momentum grew at an astonishing rate.

By the time they got closer, the momentum had reached its peak!
Jiang Lengxue is now the person with the highest martial arts skills among those present, so her perception ability is also the strongest.

She only felt that the three people walking in front of her seemed not to be three people, but... three huge mountains pressing down!

At this moment, Jiang Lengxue had already guessed the identity of the invading enemy.

"It's them!"

A deep fear could not help but emerge in her beautiful eyes:

"Really... so strong!"

The strength of these three people can be seen from the aura they emanate. I'm afraid they are no less powerful than the former leaders of Guiyi Sect and Senluo Sect!

When Liang Jin fought outside Qingzhou City, although he defeated many fourth-grade warriors in succession, he only divided and disintegrated them and defeated them one by one.

However, now these three people appeared together and they are in the same camp.

If the three of them joined forces to attack Liang Jin...

Jiang Lengxue couldn't help but feel worried. Based on her understanding of Liang Jin, even if Liang Jin was extremely powerful, could he withstand the combined attack of these three powerful enemies?

I'm afraid... it's very difficult!
Given this situation, I'm afraid today is destined to be a fierce battle!
The air seemed to be filled with tension and solemnity, making people's breathing become heavy.

At this time, the sun was high in the sky, and the scorching sunlight poured down without reservation, illuminating the entire Red Fire Sword Sect's base with dazzling brightness.

These three people were also looking at the people from the Red Fire Sword Sect. Their gazes were like sharp blades, slowly sweeping over everyone, with scrutiny and disdain in their eyes.

One of the middle-aged men with seven bronze coins hanging from the end of his ponytail was Han Lingxiao. His face was stern, as if it were ice that had not melted for a thousand years. He asked in a cold voice:

"You are from the Red Fire Sword Sect?"

The voice seemed to come from the Netherworld, icy cold and without a trace of warmth.

Hearing the question from the enemy who had come to his door, a disciple of the Red Fire Sword Sect, full of blood and anger, immediately replied rudely:

"So what?"

Although he was nervous, as a disciple of the Red Fire Sword Sect, he was unwilling to be outdone by his inherent pride. He straightened his back, his eyes revealing stubbornness and fearlessness.

After hearing this, the three visitors' eyes were filled with contempt.

The woman with half her face covered by a wooden mask was Qu Hongxiao. She snorted coldly, her face full of disdain, and spat on the ground, saying viciously:

"Rubbish."

Her voice was sharp and piercing, like the cry of an owl:
"They are indeed a bunch of garbage."

As she spoke, she shook her head slightly, her eyes full of mockery, as if in her eyes, these disciples of the Red Fire Sword Sect were just ants, not worth mentioning.

Everyone in the Red Fire Sword Sect was instantly filled with anger!

(End of this chapter)