Wuxia: Ning Zhongze, who became a disciple of Mount Hua, is shrouded in blue silver.

Yan Shisan and Ximen Chuixue are both pure swordsmen.

They cared nothing for good or evil, ignored the greater good of the world, and focused only on the sword in their hands.

They all crave stronger opponents, preferably swordsmen.

Moreover, the goal of this trip is clear: Zhao Qing.

However, they refused to join forces against Zhao Qing, believing that doing so would be an insult to the way of the sword.

Yan Shisan is a person obsessed with swordsmanship.

At the critical moment of life and death, he mastered the essentials of the fourteenth and fifteenth sword techniques.

With just these two swords, Ximen Chuixue could be killed.

These two swords were extremely powerful; Yan Shisan was even able to defeat Zhao Qing single-handedly.

However, the unparalleled sword technique he created in the end was never used.

This is enough for Yan Shisan.

At least one person witnessed the immense power of his final two sword strikes.

Yan Shisan chose to die because he was a pure swordsman, and his sword represented destruction and death.

He is neither a good person nor a bad person.

But he knew that the two swords he created at the end would cause him to lose his true nature.

What I fear is not that swordsmanship will harm people, but that I will lose my true self.

Once you lose your true self, you are no longer a pure swordsman.

Therefore, Yan Shisan chose death.

His death also led Ximen Chuixue to a sudden realization.

At the critical moment of life and death, Yan Shisan fully comprehended the true meaning of his swordsmanship; destruction and death were the path he pursued throughout his life.

Yan Shisan's Dao is destruction and death, so what is his own Dao?

After a short period of deep thought, Ximen Chuixue finally came to an answer.

His way is the way of ruthlessness.

Like Yan Shisan, he was also stuck in this realm for a long time and could not break through.

The inability to break through is because one has not found their own path.

But Ximen Chuixue's path has always been one of ruthlessness.

His sword was as cold and ruthless as he was.

On the surface, that was indeed the case, but Ximen Chuixue himself knew that the truth was not so.

He was not a heartless person, nor was his sword a heartless sword.

In his youth, he met a woman from the Emei Sect and fell in love with her at first sight.

However, in pursuit of the highest level of swordsmanship, Ximen Chuixue buried this feeling deep within and never revealed it.

After his battle with Yan Shisan, Ximen Chuixue finally understood.

The woman only slowed him down!

At the moment Yan Shisan died, Ximen Chuixue reached a state of complete absorption and selflessness, his power increased greatly, and his swordsmanship reached a new height!

He immediately went to the Prince of Ruyang's residence, ready to fight Zhao Qing to the death.

But someone blocked the way.

The person who stopped him was none other than Zhu Wushi, the Iron-Blooded Marquis!

"Those who block my way, die!"

Ximen Chuixue remained expressionless, his entire being colder than his sword.

Even a master like Zhu Wushi felt a chill and wanted to retreat.

But Zhu Wushi had already decided to stop Ximen Chuixue, so although he was afraid, he did not back down.

He calmly said to Ximen Chuixue, "Ximen Chuixue, I know you are a pure swordsman who wants to fight against a true master."

"Although Zhao Qing is highly skilled in swordsmanship, he is not the same kind of person as you and Yan Shisan."

"Zhao Qing will not fight you fairly. Going to the Ruyang Prince's Mansion now is suicide!"

"I can ignore your suicidal thoughts under normal circumstances, but the situation is critical now, and I will not allow you to die!"

"Zhao Qing will steal your cultivation, and his strength will greatly increase. For the sake of the world, Master Ximen must give up this idea."

Zhu Wushi had been very polite to Ximen Chuixue, repeatedly trying to persuade him, but Ximen Chuixue wouldn't listen at all.

"The world is none of my concern. I must duel Zhao Qing. Anyone who stands in my way will be killed."

"Lord Divine Marquis, are you going to stop me?"

Ximen Chuixue pointed his sword at the sky, exuding murderous intent.

Zhu Wushi's face darkened. Ximen Chuixue was too stubborn and wouldn't listen to any advice.

But he understood Ximen Chuixue's determination and knew he couldn't stop him.

Zhu ignored him, spread his hands, and said to Ximen Chuixue, "Today, I will absolutely not let you pass."

"Then let's get started!"

Ximen Chuixue did not answer, and immediately drew his sword to attack Zhu Wushi.

The sword is as fast as lightning and incredibly powerful!

Zhu Wushi's expression changed drastically. He never expected that Ximen Chuixue's swordsmanship would be so powerful!

Faced with Ximen Chuixue's sudden attack, Zhu Wushi could only use his internal energy to form a wall of energy to resist the fierce offensive.

However, the qi barrier he formed with his Grandmaster-level cultivation was actually pierced through by Ximen Chuixue's sword!

Just how strong is Ximen Chuixue now?

"Fine, you can go."

Zhu ignored the shake of his head and chose to back down.

He stopped not because he was afraid of Ximen Chuixue.

However, his considerations differed from those of Ximen Chuixue.

Zhu Wushi is no weaker than Ximen Chuixue.

But he knew that Ximen Chuixue was now unfathomable.

If they continue fighting, both of them will get injured.

If he fights Ximen Chuixue to the death, how will he deal with Zhao Qing in the future?

For the sake of the greater good, Zhu ignored the need to back down.

Ximen Chuixue might have his power absorbed by Zhao Qing to increase his strength, but that's still better than him dying together with him now.

Zhu Wushi killed Zhao Qing not just to take his life.

He also knows the art of absorbing internal energy.

But Zhao Qing absorbs everyone's internal energy, so Zhu Wushi dares not.

If he abuses his internal energy, he will become a target of public criticism, and everyone will have the right to kill him.

Zhao Qing's situation is the same as Zhu Wushi's situation.

Zhu Wushi had mastered the Absorption Technique, but he acted cautiously and gradually, never daring to openly absorb the internal energy of others.

They summoned heroes from all over the land to deal with Zhao Qing; these men were highly skilled in martial arts and possessed profound abilities.

The upcoming battle will be extremely fierce.

Once the war begins, Zhu will have more room to maneuver.

The next night, darkness fell.

Inside the Prince Ruyang's residence.

Zhao Qing just finished his seclusion.

Given his personality, he definitely wouldn't have been able to stay in seclusion for so long.

The plan is to spend the first half of the night with Xiao Zhao and the second half with Zhao Min.

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door.

Xiao Zhao frowned and looked at Zhao Qing, waiting for his decision.

Zhao Qing nodded and told Xiao Zhao to open the door.

Xiao Zhao tidied her clothes and went to open the door.

Wang Yuyan was standing at the door.

Wang Yuyan and Xiao Zhao have recently become very close.

Wang Yuyan has been looking for Zhao Qing every day recently, but she hasn't been able to see him yet.

She had no relatives in the manor, so she gradually became familiar with Xiao Zhao.

When Xiao Zhao saw Wang Yuyan, she frowned and looked very unhappy.

Wang Yuyan quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, I've come at the wrong time."

"No, you've come at the perfect time," Zhao Qing said from inside the house.

Xiao Zhao immediately said, "You guys chat first, I'm leaving now."

She has always been clever, adept at reading people's expressions, and knows when to leave the scene.

Wang Yuyan entered Zhao Qing's room and bowed respectfully.

Zhao Qing smiled faintly and looked at Wang Yuyan, asking, "Miss Wang, have you made up your mind?"

"I've made up my mind."

Wang Yuyan nodded in response.

She looked directly at Zhao Qing, her tone resolute: "Please, Young Master Zhao, help me take revenge on Murong Fu."

Zhao Qing nodded and said, "That's how it should be. When a woman is wronged by a man, she should take revenge."

"Alright, but how does Miss Wang intend to take revenge? By killing him?"

Wang Yuyan immediately said, "Murong Fu only thinks about restoring his kingdom; just destroy his ambition."