A man in the martial world, a reincarnated sword immortal.

Chapter 88: Yan Xingzhou is captured; Yan Ying, the patriarch of the Yan family!

A gentle breeze is blowing.

Fallen leaves drift down.

A glint of light flashed in Zhong Yuan's eyes!

No wonder he didn't sense the presence of the Imperial City Guards when he arrived.

original.

Those guards from the Imperial City Guard have all been transferred away by Yan Xingzhou!

He learned from Bai Lixiao, the White Dragon Dharma King, that Yan Xingzhou was meticulous but arrogant and headstrong.

He wouldn't allow himself to fail.

and so.

now.

Looking at Yan Xingzhou's gloomy face, Zhong Yuan could guess some of Yan Xingzhou's thoughts.

This person must have been unable to let go of the grudge after being defeated by him with a single sword strike at Shuanglin Temple.

They would rather withdraw their guards than miss an opportunity to capture another high-ranking member of the Ming Cult.

Originally, Duan Yu, who was about to make a wish by the release pond, was disturbed by Yan Xingzhou's sudden appearance.

He was immediately somewhat unhappy.

In Duan Yu's eyes, nothing is more important than finding the Fairy Sister!

So, his wish was interrupted.

This greatly annoyed him.

He looked towards Yan Xingzhou and, judging from the tone of Yan Xingzhou and Zhong Yuan's voices, he felt that the two definitely knew each other.

But they don't seem like friends.

Duan Yu is quick-witted; he only loses his mind when faced with beautiful women.

Seeing that Yan Xingzhou looked hostile, he immediately said to him, "Hey!"

"You are extremely rude."

"Young Master Zhong and I are making wishes here, what are you doing here causing trouble!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Xingzhou glanced coldly at Duan Yu, then said indifferently, "Kid, if you don't want to die, get out of here!"

"otherwise!"

"I'll deal with you too!"

Seeing Yan Xingzhou's fierce and menacing demeanor, Duan Yu immediately hid behind Zhong Yuan, peeking out and saying to Yan Xingzhou, "Let me tell you!"

"My father is the Prince of Zhennan in Dali!"

"My uncle is the emperor of the Dali Kingdom!"

"If you dare lay a hand on me!"

"My father and my uncle will never let you get away with this!"

When Zhong Yuan, who was standing in front of Duan Yu, heard Duan Yu introduce himself so readily, it seemed like he was trying to impress his father.

They couldn't help but twitch their lips.

If he encountered some kind of mountain thief elsewhere, his method might not be very useful.

But in front of Yan Xingzhou, he should still have some deterrent power!

after all.

Although the Dali Kingdom was a small country, it still came to pay tribute to the Song Dynasty.

But Duan Yu was, after all, the crown prince of the Dali Kingdom.

This identity.

As a government official, Yan Xingzhou naturally had to be mindful of certain things.

Unless, of course, he can turn Duan Yu into a traitorous villain just like himself.

At this time.

Upon hearing this, Yan Xingzhou's eyes flashed with cold light.

He gave a cold laugh and said in a chilling voice, "Pretty boy!"

"That's incredibly bold!"

"How dare he impersonate the Crown Prince of Zhennan of the Dali Kingdom!"

"You've been associating with this Ming Cult demon!"

"This official now suspects you are also a demon leader of the Ming Cult!"

These words were spoken.

Duan Yu immediately became enraged and shouted at Yan Xingzhou, his face flushed red, "You have absolutely no shame!"

"Judging by your attire, you must be an official of the Song Dynasty!"

"They actually doubted my identity!"

"How dare you frame Young Master Zhong!"

"I'll definitely get my uncle to report you!"

Zhong Yuan looked at Yan Xingzhou; this man was indeed very treacherous.

He flatly denied Duan Yu's identity.

That being the case!

Then we have no choice but to take action!

"Yan Xingzhou!"

"Enough with the nonsense. Now that I'm here, I don't intend to leave empty-handed!"

"Let me see how much your skills have improved!"

Wow!

next moment!

Zhong Yuan leaped out, transforming into a blur, and charged towards Yan Xingzhou!

Yan Xingzhou is no ordinary person!

He has already mastered the fourth level of his family's martial art, the Silkworm Molting Technique!

Among all the younger generation of the Yan family, there are few who can be compared to him!

Ever since I was scared away by Zhong Yuan's sword at Shuanglin Temple last time!

He kept investigating who Zhong Yuan was!

At that time, Zhong Yuan used the pseudonym Fang Zheng!

Later, people in the martial arts world spread the story that Fang Zheng had scared away Yan Xingzhou with a single sword strike!

Some even went so far as to call Fang Zheng the "Deadly Scholar"!

So much so that he sent people to constantly investigate the identity of Fang Zheng, the "Deadly Scholar".

The result was that nothing was gained!

This person seems to have appeared out of nowhere!

Until—after the Lingshan Assembly!

Zhong Lieyang, the leader of the Ming Cult, appeared at Lingjiu Mountain with his followers.

This is how the world came to know that the so-called "Deadly Scholar" Fang Zheng was actually Zhong Yuan, the son of Zhong Lieyang, the leader of the Ming Cult!

This caused a strong, cold glint to flash in Yan Xingzhou's eyes!

Zhongyuan!

That name!

He's been nagging about it for days!

He was determined to capture this person himself!

This person should be thoroughly dealt with!

Only then can I vent my anger!

Think of Yan Xingzhou, ever since he took office as the Junior Secretary of the Imperial City Guard!

I've never been so disheveled as I was at Shuanglin Temple!

but!

It's all because of this Zhong Yuan!

Make him lose face!

This grudge!

We must report this!

Moreover, he will take action personally!

Don't ask anyone for help!

Therefore, today, he has ordered the complete removal of all guards from the Imperial City Guard stationed at the Great Xiangguo Temple!

All for the sake of personally taking down Zhong Yuan!

To wipe away this humiliation!

Let Grandfather know!

He is the most suitable candidate to inherit the Yan family's unique skills and take charge of the Imperial City Guard!

Wow!

next moment!

His eyes gleamed with a sharp light!

It flashed out like a butterfly!

Butterfly Loves Flowers!

The Yan family's unique lightness skill!

When unleashed, it's like a butterfly fluttering in the air, graceful in form, but fraught with hidden danger!

now!

Yan Xingzhou displayed the Butterfly Loves Flowers lightness skill to its fullest extent!

She moved like a butterfly flitting among flowers, her speed was incredibly fast, yet she appeared graceful and serene!

Not far away.

Even the copper bells hanging in the corridor swayed gently in the air currents from Yan Xingzhou's leap, tinkling softly. "Zhong Yuan!"

"Today I will take your dog's life and avenge the disgrace of Shuanglin Temple!"

Yan Xingzhou let out a long laugh, his hand already on the hilt of the long sword at his waist!

Even before the sword was drawn, a chilling aura emanated from it!

He has already elevated his spirit and energy to their absolute peak!

The internal energy of the fourth level of the Silkworm Molting Technique flowed along the spine of the blade, buzzing and even causing the scabbard to tremble!

Zhong Yuan flew over!

With a flick of his wrist, sword energy shot out!

Ever since the great battle with the Heavenly Child Granny at Lingjiu Mountain!

He has grasped the true meaning of the unity of man and sword!

With a wave of his hand, a sword aura was unleashed, swift and ruthless!

Ordinary people would be seriously injured or killed by this sword energy!

But Yan Xingzhou, relying on the lightness skill of Butterfly Love Flower, was actually able to dodge Zhong Yuan's sword energy!

Zhong Yuan raised an eyebrow.

He could sense that Yan Xingzhou had made considerable progress compared to a few months ago at Shuanglin Temple!

If Yan Xingzhou were still at the level he was a few months ago!

That single sword energy was enough to injure Yan Xingzhou!

but!

Yan Xingzhou dodged it!

As expected of the Yan family's genius!

The Junior Chamberlain, in charge of the Imperial City Guards!

but!

This is nothing!

This time!

Yan Xingzhou had already arrived in front of Zhong Yuan!

The butterfly's movements were ever-changing, and its entire silhouette seemed to blend into the shadows of the temple trees!

The exact location is not visible!

Only the Embroidered Spring Blade, flashing with a cold light, slashed diagonally towards Zhong Yuan!

The wind from the blade sent chills down your neck!

The internal force of the Silkworm Molting Technique combines both fierce and gentle power!

With a single slash, even the air itself seemed to split in two, producing a piercing, sharp sound.

This slash was both swift and deadly, with an extremely tricky angle; it was the killing move "Searching for Leaves Through Flowers" from the Yan Family Sword Technique!

Countless renowned martial arts masters have perished under this single strike.

there.

Duan Yu was very anxious, but he didn't know what to do.

Although he was no longer the weak and helpless prince of Dali.

He was taught the Lingbo Weibu and Beiming Divine Skill by a fairy sister.

But right now.

If you asked him to take action, he would have absolutely no clue what to do.

He was just thinking to himself.

Young Master Zhong's martial arts are unparalleled; even the Heavenly Child Granny of Tianshan is no match for him!

[Young Master Zhong, you should be alright, right?]

Just as Duan Yu was thinking about it.

there.

Zhong Yuan had already subtly turned his body and easily dodged Yan Xingzhou's knife!

At the same time, he drew the long sword from behind his back!

This sword was a gift from Mu Wanqing when he left Quzhou.

His White Rainbow Sword had already been broken by the Heavenly Child Granny when he was at Lingjiu Mountain.

He originally planned to forge a heavy sword made of black iron in the future.

But unable to resist Mu Wanqing's sincere feelings, he accepted the sword.

This sword has no name; it is just an ordinary sword.

As he drew his sword, the spine of the sword lightly struck the back of the longsword!

There was a crisp "ding" sound!

Sparks flew everywhere in an instant.

Yan Xingzhou felt an incomparably powerful internal force flowing through the blade!

The shock made his hand go numb, and he almost let go of the knife!

He was shocked. He hadn't expected that Zhong Yuan's internal strength would have increased so much in just a few months!

No wonder, people in the martial arts world all say that he defeated the Heavenly Child Granny of Lingjiu Palace at Lingjiu Mountain!

He initially thought it was just a rumor spread by busybodies!

but!

Now it seems that this kid has indeed made great progress!

I thought...

I've made quite a bit of progress these past few months.

We can easily capture this scoundrel!

Unexpected!

This boy's strength has also greatly improved!

but!

He is Yan Xingzhou!

Today, he must take down this boy!

Prove his abilities to his grandfather!

"what?"

"good!"

"Your internal strength has increased considerably in the few months I've been away."

Zhong Yuan chuckled lightly, flicked his wrist, and the longsword transformed into a serpent, slicing upwards along the spine of the long saber, aiming directly at Yan Xingzhou's wrist!

This move was swift and precise, forcing Yan Xingzhou to release his grip and retreat.

Yan Xingzhou floated backward, unleashing the Butterfly Love Flower Steps, instantly creating a distance of three zhang!

She transformed into a butterfly shadow and began to circle around Zhong Yuan!

The copper bells under the eaves rang incessantly, and his footsteps were unpredictable, sometimes to the east, sometimes to the west!

The entire courtyard was filled with the shadows of butterflies, making it impossible to distinguish which one was the real him.

"Hey, you surnamed Zhong, don't get cocky!"

Yan Xingzhou's voice came from all directions, carrying a hint of smugness!

"I have mastered the fourth level of my Yan family's Silkworm Molting Technique. Today, I will show you the power of my Yan family's divine skill!"

Before the words were even finished!

At the same time, blade winds came from all directions, and three or four cold lights slashed towards Zhong Yuan simultaneously. Each one was filled with fierce internal force, and it was impossible to tell which one was real and which one was fake.

Zhong Yuan stood still, his eyes slightly narrowed, listening to the footsteps coming from all directions!

"A mere trick, yet you dare to show off in front of me?"

next moment!

Suddenly, Zhong Yuan moved. He didn't look at any of the butterfly shadows, but instead thrust his sword directly to the left front!

The sword struck Yan Xingzhou's blade precisely, without missing a beat!

Yan Xingzhou thought he had hidden it very well, but he didn't expect to be exposed so easily!

He was immediately startled and quickly sheathed his knife and retreated!

But Zhong Yuan's sword was too fast. After piercing the blade, it went straight for his chest!

Yan Xingzhou desperately tried to turn to the side, but the tip of the sword still tore through his purple robe, leaving a shallow bloodstain on his chest.

"How did you find me?!"

Yan Xingzhou was both shocked and furious, and he let out a strange cry!

The Butterfly Loves Flower's ability to shift positions can be considered one of his trump cards!

It's most effective at confusing your opponents!

No one has ever been able to find his true form so easily.

"Fancy and overly complicated!"

Zhong Yuan, carrying his sword, walked towards him step by step.

Compared to the Heavenly Child Granny's lightness skill, Yan Xingzhou was naturally far inferior.

of course.

The light-footed movement technique of the "Butterfly Loves Flowers" is indeed quite skillful.

If it were performed by a master like the Heavenly Child Granny.

Then he won't find the other person so easily!

"Is this all you're capable of!"

"Let's end it here!"

Seeing Zhong Yuan closing in step by step!

"Arrogant!"

Yan Xingzhou roared and suddenly leaped into the air, unleashing his Butterfly Love Flower Lightness Skill once again!

The longsword rose again, its entire blade gleaming with a cold light, as all the internal energy of the fourth level of the Silkworm Molting Technique was poured into it!

"Today, it's either you or me who dies!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Xingzhou transformed into a streak of white light, his blade flashing across the sky as he slashed towards Zhong Yuan!

This strike was Yan Xingzhou's trump card!

He used all his internal energy and was confident that he could kill Zhong Yuan!

The floor tiles inside the temple were cracked by the pressure of the sword energy!

The tiles on the corridor were shaken and fell down one after another, which shows the power of this blow!

Zhong Yuan raised his head, looked at the descending blade of light, and neither dodged nor avoided it!

A dazzling white light burst forth from the longsword in his hand!

He neither retreated nor advanced, but directly raised his sword to meet the attack, thrusting it forward in the face of the flashing blade!

"clang!"

True energy overflows!

The shockwaves rippled outwards in all directions, causing waves to spread across the pool.

The carp underwater swam quickly!

Not far away, the windows of the scripture pavilion were shattered by the shock.

Yan Xingzhou felt an unparalleled power coming from the sword!

The long sword in his hand was shattered by the impact!

With a crisp "crack," the long sword in his hand was pierced in two by Zhong Yuan's sword!

The broken sword fell to the ground!

A breeze brushed past Yan Xingzhou's ear!

That was a wisp of overflowing sword energy!

They shaved off a lock of his hair!

Yan Xingzhou froze on the spot, his eyes filled with disbelief!

His eyes were wide open!

He stared at the broken hilt of the knife in his hand, looking at Zhong Yuan in disbelief!

"impossible!"

"How could this be!"

"How is this possible—my knife—"

His knife can cut a hair in two and slice iron like mud!

It was actually cut in half by Zhong Yuan's sword?

He was certain that even if Zhong Lieyang, the leader of the Ming Cult, were to personally arrive, he would not be able to stop this move!

But—Zhong Yuan not only blocked it!

It even shattered his sword aura!

He severed his precious sword!

Zhong Yuan didn't stop, and took a step forward, placing his long sword directly against Yan Xingzhou's neck!

The chill seeped through Yan Xingzhou's skin and into his body!

It made the hairs on his body stand on end, and he didn't dare to move an inch.

in the courtyard.

Silence reigned, broken only by the sound of the wind whistling through the eaves and Yan Xingzhou's heavy breathing.

"How is it, Young Master Yan?"

Zhong Yuan looked at him and spoke calmly.

Yan Xingzhou's face flushed red and then turned pale!

Being frightened away by Zhong Yuan's sword in Shuanglin Temple was already a great humiliation!

The story spread throughout the martial arts world, and countless people came to know about it!

Today, he deliberately withdrew all the guards from the Imperial City Guard, intending to personally capture Zhong Yuan and avenge his previous humiliation!

But now!

Not only was the knife broken, but the person was also held at swordpoint!

Even more embarrassing than last time!

If this gets out, how can Yan Xingzhou still have the face to show in the martial arts world?

How can he have the audacity to serve as the Junior Chamberlain of the Imperial City Guard?

"The one surnamed Zhong!"

"Go ahead and kill me if you dare!"

Yan Xingzhou gritted his teeth and said defiantly, "My Yan family will not let you get away with this!"

"The Imperial City Guard won't let you off the hook either!"

"If you kill me, your extraordinary skills will not leave Tokyo today!"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Yuan smiled faintly.

"Who said I was going to kill you?"

"not to mention!"

"I'm even afraid of soiling my sword if I kill you!"

Zhong Yuan smiled, applied a little force with his hand, and pressed the blade against Yan Xingzhou's neck again, leaving a thin line of blood.

He raised his hand and pressed acupoint on Yan Xingzhou's body, sealing Yan Xingzhou's pressure points.

Zhong Yuan could tell from Yan Xingzhou's fierce yet cowardly tone that this man was definitely not the kind of person who would calmly face death.

Yan Xingzhou is the Junior Minister of the Imperial City Guard and the grandson of Yan Ying, the patriarch of the Yan family.

If he is killed at the Xiangguo Temple.

This will likely cause quite a stir.

This is definitely not conducive to him taking the Black-Robed Dharma King away.

Immediately, he put his finger to his lips and whistled!

Not long after.

A figure flew swiftly over from the courtyard wall, transforming into a white light and arriving in front of Zhong Yuan.

That white light was none other than the White Dragon Dharma King, Bai Lixiao!

"Left Envoy!"

Bai Lixiao clasped his hands in a fist salute to Zhong Yuan.

Seeing this, Zhong Yuan nodded slightly, pointed towards the well opening, and said, "Jiao King, go down and take a look!"

"Is the Dharma King in black robes down here?"

"Yan Xingzhou has withdrawn all the guards; I'm afraid he's moved the Black-Robed Dharma King away as well!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Lixiao immediately nodded and jumped down into the well.

Upon seeing this, Yan Xingzhou's eyes flashed with a hint of mockery!

"Li Xuanyi is already a cripple!"

Even if you manage to rescue him, it will be too late!

"I'll spare his life!"

"They just want to lure these demons from your Ming Cult to rescue him!"

Zhong Yuan glanced at him coldly, then raised his sword and pointed it at Yan Xingzhou!

"You—you dare to kill me?"

Yan Xingzhou sensed the killing intent emanating from Zhong Yuan, but still stubbornly maintained his composure!

"If the Black-Robed Dharma King is dead!"

"Then you have no reason to live!"

Zhong Yuan's voice fell softly.

"If you've got the guts, then do it!"

"Kill me or torture me, it's all up to you!"

Yan Xingzhou stretched his neck and shouted angrily.

Zhong Yuan snorted coldly and plunged his sword directly into Yan Xingzhou's stomach.

Yan Xingzhou winced in pain, cold sweat pouring down his face, his eyes filled with resentment as he stared intently at Zhong Yuan!

"The one surnamed Zhong!"

"Give me a quick death!"

At this time.

All that could be heard from the bottom of the well was the urgent voice of the White Dragon Dharma King!

"Left Envoy!"

"The Dharma King in Black Robes is still alive!"

Zhong Yuan leaped up, grabbed Yan Xingzhou by the back of the neck, and plunged into the well with Yan Xingzhou in tow.

Although there isn't much light inside the mine, it's possible to see what's happening there because it's daytime.

In the well, beside the White Dragon Dharma King, was a man with disheveled hair, his hands and feet bound by chains.

Her collarbone was pierced.

The man had a square face, a resolute expression, and his eyes and brows exuded a heroic spirit.

The bloodstains on his body had been congealed for a long time.

The group of disheveled men couldn't help but burst into laughter upon seeing Zhong Yuan.

"good!"

"That's wonderful!"

"I never imagined that in my lifetime I would witness the emergence of such a peerless genius within my Ming Cult!"

Upon seeing this, Zhong Yuan immediately said, "Black-robed Dharma King, this is not the place to talk!"

"We'll take you away!"

Upon hearing this, the Dharma King in black robes replied, "No need!"

"Zhong Zuo Shi!"

"I am already a cripple, and my days are numbered!"

"Before I die, I'm so glad to see my brothers from the Ming Cult again, and to see such a genius as the Left Envoy!"

"My wish has been fulfilled!"

"Old White Dragon, you and the Left Envoy should go!"

"Let's leave that brat Yan Xingzhou here."

Upon hearing this, Bai Lixiao, the White Dragon Dharma King, reddened his eyes and said directly, "Li Xuanyi!"

"What nonsense are you spouting!"

"Zhong Zuoshi led us to you with great difficulty; how can we stand by and watch you die?"

The black-robed Dharma King roared, "If you don't leave, I'll die right here in front of you!"

"Left Envoy, the Great Xiangguo Temple isn't so easy to break into!"

"Yan Xingzhou is nothing to worry about!"

"But Yan Ying is no ordinary person!"

"This person is the most terrifying existence in the martial arts world today."

"You should hurry up and leave!"

"If Yan Ying comes, none of us will be able to leave!"

Upon seeing this, Zhong Yuan stepped forward without saying a word and said to Li Xuanyi, "King Xuanyi, please forgive me."

Immediately, he unleashed the full power of the Sevenfold Shift of Heaven and Earth from his hands, shattering the chains.

Remove the hooked iron chain from Li Xuanyi's collarbone!

Taking advantage of the situation, they sealed several major acupoints on Li Xuanyi.

Li Xuanyi lost his balance; the intense pain caused him to faint.

He stumbled and almost fell to the ground.

The White Dragon Dharma King reacted swiftly and helped Li Xuanyi.

"Left Envoy, what should we do now?"

Zhong Yuan looked up and realized that he could reach this height with Yan Xingzhou.

"The Dragon King!"

"Let's talk about it up there!"

Upon hearing this, the White Dragon Dharma King immediately nodded.

He grabbed Li Xuanyi, and with a leap, he sprang out of the well!

The power of Flying Dragon in the Sky was clearly revealed at this moment.

Yan Xingzhou, standing to the side, was filled with shock in his eyes.

Zhong Yuan shattered the iron chains with his bare hands. For someone his age to possess such astonishing internal strength was truly terrifying!

Zhong Yuan didn't care what Yan Xingzhou was thinking; he simply picked him up and leaped out of the well.

at this time.

Duan Yu leaned closer and looked at the White Flood Dragon Dharma King and the unconscious Black-Clad Dharma King.

Looking at Zhong Yuan, he exclaimed, "So the old monk wasn't lying after all; there really is someone locked up in this well!"

He understands now.

Today, this young hero Zhong's temple visit is just a pretense!

It's true that they came to the Great Xiangguo Temple to save people!

Just then.

Over there, a series of coughs came from under the eaves.

Zhong Yuan frowned and looked down the corridor.

Suddenly, an elderly man with white hair, leaning on a black iron cane, appeared under the eaves.

The old man had white hair and beard, and long, drooping eyebrows that covered half of one eye.

His face was deeply wrinkled, and he was hunched over, looking this way.

There was a hint of scrutiny in those murky eyes.

When Yan Xingzhou saw the old man, a look of fear flashed in his eyes.

The white-haired old man stood under the eaves and slowly said, "Young friend."

"What level of the Ming Cult's Great Shift of Heaven and Earth have you mastered?"

Zhong Yuan was startled; a name had already surfaced in his mind!

Ancestor of the Yan family!

Yan Ying!