Swordholder

On the other side of the hill.

In the dim jungle all around, eerie hissing echoed everywhere, and the wind howled incessantly in your ears.

Even from the distant mountains behind them, the deafening sounds of fighting echoed, keeping Chen Yuan on edge as he struggled internally.

Reason told him that as long as he took Nuomi, Chen Zhaoning, and Li Wei and fled with all his might, they could save their lives by leaving this mountain forest!

Peaceful and worry-free.

but……

Chen Yuan slowly lowered his eyes, his narrow eyes narrowed into slits, and his eyebrows were as sharp as swords!

Suddenly, he stopped walking.

As soon as he stopped, the roar of the battle behind him could no longer be blocked out, like thunder rolling in the sky, shaking his ears!

Chen Zhaoning and Li Wei, who had already ridden their horses far away, suddenly froze. Then came the neighing of the big black horse and the clattering of hooves approaching from afar.

Chen Zhaoning reined in the black horse and turned back with Li Wei, looking at Chen Yuan with puzzled eyes.

Chen Yuan suddenly gave a self-deprecating laugh and muttered under his breath, "Screw it!"

Li Wei was completely bewildered: "???"

Why curse someone's mother for no reason?

Chen Zhaoning lowered her beautiful eyes slightly, her delicate face seemingly seeing through his thoughts. Her expression turned serious as she asked, "You're going back to help?"

Li Wei's expression changed drastically, and he looked sharply at Chen Yuan.

"Judging from the intensity of the fight, there are at least two Great Perfection Yellow Court Realm experts in charge, along with an entire Black Scale Horse cavalry force. Going back will be of no use."

Chen Zhaoning anxiously advised, unable to fathom Chen Yuan's thoughts.

Nuomi's face was deathly pale. She had clearly heard her father's screams and cries, and her heart was clenched with pain. Her eyes were red and filled with tears.

She didn't speak, but just pursed her lips, her eyes red, looking at Chen Yuan with anticipation.

She only hoped that this Brother Ayuan could bring her father back safely, but she also didn't want him to be in danger.

At this moment, she was also in the midst of a mental struggle.

"I can't live with myself and then run away alone."

Chen Yuan's gaze was fixed on Chen Zhaoning, his tone calm, and he solemnly promised:

"You go first, I'll travel alone, and that way I can come and go freely without any hindrance."

Seeing the determination in his eyes, Chen Zhaoning immediately picked up Nuomi and dismounted.

"Ride back on horseback. If you are truly outmatched, just escape and save your life."

Chen Yuan was about to decline.

"You can't refuse, or we'll go back with you."

Chen Zhaoning's tone was stubborn, refusing to budge an inch.

"it is good."

Chen Yuan had no choice but to agree and mounted his horse.

Chen Zhaoning then handed him her sword and said calmly:

"Kid, I'll be waiting for you to come back from the Chen family."

Remember, this knife is very valuable. My grandfather gave it to me, so you're not allowed to lose it, and you're definitely not allowed to leave it behind.

Chen Yuan took the long sword, looked at the stubborn girl in front of him, and nodded emphatically.

Chen Zhaoning gazed intently at Chen Yuan for a moment, then without further hesitation, she turned and ran off towards the road ahead, carrying Nuomi.

"A-Yuan..."

Li Wei looked at Chen Yuan on the black horse, his expression full of hesitation.

"Protect them both."

Chen Yuan tightened his grip on the long sword, a faint, delicate fragrance lingering around his fingertips.

It was clearly the scent left by Chen Zhaoning, who carried it with him all these years.

He took a deep breath and solemnly gave his instructions.

He then squeezed his legs tightly around the horse's belly, pulled on the reins, turned the horse around, and galloped up the hill.

"Godfather, I can call you godfather now, please don't die."

"And also, if you don't come back... I will take care of your wife!"

With red eyes, Li Wei whispered a harsh remark to the departing figure on horseback.

Chen Yuan raised his right hand and gave him the middle finger. The figures of the man and his horse disappeared into the depths of the mountains in an instant.

Li Wei had no choice but to quickly catch up with Chen Zhaoning and Nuomi.

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Da da da……

The rapid sound of horses' hooves suddenly tore through the deathly silence of the mountains and forests!

The boy in the gray shirt had a kitchen knife and a black iron spike tucked into his waistband!

He gripped the unsheathed longsword tightly in his right hand, his eyes like a wolf's, fixed on the mountain ahead!

His eyes were filled with unwavering determination, sharp and unstoppable.

Lu Chengfeng's meticulous guidance and selfless protection over the past year flashed through his mind.

Perhaps it is because he still has the mind of a young man, unlike his previous life when he was worldly and sophisticated, that he acts with a bit of stubbornness and arrogance.

But he simply couldn't bear to watch Lu Chengfeng, who had done him a great favor, fall into a desperate situation and stand idly by.

They couldn't bear to watch the enemy fight to the death while covering their own escape.

His conscience wouldn't allow him to ignore it; he simply couldn't bring himself to do so.

He knew that even if he turned back, he might not be able to turn the tide.

Even if it means being caught up in the war and being dragged into a dangerous and deadly situation.

Even in the end, it couldn't change the fact that Lu Chengfeng would perish...

But Chen Yuan still absolutely had to go!

If he were to retreat and leave now, he would never be able to let go of the guilt for the rest of his life, and his path of cultivation would surely be marked by inner demons!

"I don't care about the heavens or the earth, I'm going back today!"

Chen Yuan let out a low shout, clearing his mind of all distractions, and suddenly spurred his horse's belly again.

"Chirp chirp~~"

The big black horse raised its head and neighed, its speed suddenly increasing even more.

Before long, the scene ahead came into view.

The dilapidated temple had long since disappeared, and the entire mountain had been almost completely razed to the ground by war and battle.

The land was ravaged and riddled with potholes, and corpses littered the ground, a scene of utter devastation.

The deafening sounds of battle reached my ears clearly.

Chen Yuan's pupils suddenly contracted.

Lu Chengfeng was surrounded by Wuxiang warriors riding black-scaled horses or transformed into ferocious beasts, who were attacking him relentlessly.

Although only twenty or thirty riders remained, each one was extremely fierce.

Those Wuxiang warriors who have survived to this day are all elite and powerful!

There were even some officials at the director level, whose cultivation level was at least at the late stage of the Dharma Body Realm.

In the very center of the encirclement, Lu Chengfeng was being fiercely attacked by two powerful individuals.

A human head with bull horns, exuding a fierce aura!

The other person was dressed in an official robe, with disheveled hair, and had a solemn and intimidating aura.

Lu Chengfeng was covered in blood, his clothes were torn and he was in a sorry state; he was already at his last gasp.

As Chen Yuan drew closer, the Black Scale Horse cavalrymen patrolling the perimeter of the encirclement had already spotted him.

Several cavalrymen immediately rode up to block their path, and the leader shouted loudly:

"Who goes there!"

In the darkness of the mountains and forests, a young man galloped away on horseback at breakneck speed, his cold voice piercing the air:

"The Swordholder... Chen Yuan!!!"

The young man's voice was resounding, echoing across the entire mountain, carrying an awe-inspiring and heroic spirit that instantly stung the nerves of all the Wuxiang cavalry!

"Wh...what?!"

The faces of the cavalrymen who came to block their way changed drastically!

But the boy had already spurred his horse and charged right up to them!

Clang!

The long sword in the boy's hand flashed with a cold light, and a sharp blade suddenly lashed out!

hum! ! !

A dazzling beam of moonlight tore through the deep darkness, accompanied by several heads soaring into the sky!

Several headless corpses crashed to the ground, accompanied by the thunderous thud of the black horse's hooves.

Meanwhile, as the malevolent energy within him gradually faded, Lu Chengfeng's rationality rapidly returned...

Upon hearing the words "Chen Yuan, the swordsman," he, Xu Zhihua, and Liu Zongyuan all turned to look at him almost simultaneously.

The three of them focused their gazes and saw the dazzling blade light in the darkness, as well as the figure of the young man riding straight into the encirclement!

In an instant, all three of them froze in their thoughts.

Lu Chengfeng's eyes were filled with disbelief!

A complex mix of emotions welled up within me, and a surge of intense emotion welled up from the depths of my heart.

"This kid... he actually came to save me? What a good boy!"

"Hahahaha!!!"

The next moment, Lu Chengfeng burst into wild laughter, laughing heartily and exuberantly.

He didn't blame Chen Yuan for turning back rashly at all; he was only filled with relief and emotion.

This is the excellent apprentice I personally taught!

it is good!

Great! !

At this moment, he felt extremely happy, and his fighting spirit was ignited once again.

"Since that's the case..."

He abruptly turned his head and stared intently at the two people in front of him, his eyes flashing with ferocity and murderous intent, his tone fierce and domineering:

"With a little brat to collect my corpse, I have no fear of lying dead in the wilderness!"

"Those two old scoundrels, damn it, they've come to their deaths today!!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Chengfeng charged fiercely towards Xu Zhihua and Liu Zongyuan like a wounded and dying wolf!

kill! ! !

At this moment, he had to use all his strength to desperately hold off the two of them and absolutely could not let Chen Yuan fall into danger.

The other party came to support me and clean up the mess, not to throw their life away.

With his mind made up, Lu Chengfeng's offensive became increasingly ferocious, each move ruthless and deadly!

Xu Zhihua's expression changed drastically, and his heart was filled with turmoil!

Besides Lu Chengfeng, who else has cultivated the Heavenly Light Demon Slaying Technique to such a level?

Damn!

We absolutely cannot let this boy leave alive!

While enduring Lu Chengfeng's relentless onslaught, Xu Zhihua roared fiercely at the surrounding Wuxiang warriors:

"Kill that boy! Make sure to eliminate him completely!!"

Whoever takes his head will be rewarded with ten thousand taels of silver and a thousand black pills!!!

Enticed by the generous reward, the soldiers of Wuxiang instantly turned their eyes red and their killing intent surged!

Kill them!

They roared and charged towards Chen Yuan!

Surrounding and killing Lu Chengfeng was already troublesome, but they believed that killing this arrogant young man was more than enough!

Chen Yuan beheaded several Wuxiang soldiers with a single stroke and continued galloping forward on his large black horse.

A dozen or so Blackscale Horse Cavalrymen, exuding a chilling killing intent, surged toward him and surrounded him.

Chen Yuan suddenly exerted force with his feet, leaping high into the air to meet the rider in the lead, and swung his long sword down with a thunderous crash!

Heavenly Light Demon Slayer Technique, First Form - Fiery Light Dawn Slash!

hum! ! !

In an instant, the longsword hummed and trembled, its blade covered with a layer of blazing golden light. The golden light shot out like a blazing sun in the sky, its power unmatched and its sharpness unstoppable!

The dozen or so cavalrymen charging towards them were instantly gripped by extreme fear, their demonic energy surging and becoming chaotic, almost spiraling out of control.

Even the black-scaled horse beneath him, which was charging forward, became fearful and its steps faltered, its momentum suddenly slowing down.

"Damn it! It's that Heavenly Light Demon-Slaying Technique again!"

The lead cavalryman cursed angrily, trying to close his eyes to avoid the dazzling blade light that was as bright as the blazing sun!

But it was too late. The dazzling blade of light crashed down, instantly cleaving the man and his horse in two!

Chen Yuan landed in mid-air, steadily returning to his horse. With a sweeping motion, he cleaved the head of a rider beside him!

puff!

As blood gushed and splattered everywhere, Chen Yuan gripped his knife and thrust it forward again with lightning speed!

The charging cavalryman ran right into the blade, and with a soft thud, his neck was instantly pierced!

The violent power of the sunlight surged forth, shattering the bones and muscles in his neck!

The man's head rolled through the air, but Chen Yuan remained firmly seated on his horse, his movements never ceasing as he blocked left and slashed right, cutting forward and sweeping backward!

Puff puff--

The Fiery Dawn Breaking Technique transformed into countless sharp blade beams that exploded across the field!

One after another, the black-scaled horses collapsed to the ground!

One after another, the heads of the Formless Soldiers flew off and fell to the ground!

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