The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

Then, without a second thought, he slipped on his left foot and, in an ergonomically unnatural way, slid into the group, trying to get as close to everyone as possible.

At the same time, Chu Luren assumed a horse stance and shook his arm...

"The morning peacock!"

Chu Luren used a completely original move by a complete passerby. Any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental!

The Kunyu energy surrounding Chu Luren fully unleashed itself, like a peacock spreading its tail, shooting out countless finger strikes...

That's right, this is exactly the method Chu Luren devised that day at the Iron Mansion after staying up all night to have an epiphany about the Peacock Spreading its Tail, using pulsating finger strength to perform the "Peacock Spreading its Tail".

This was actually the first time the Chu Lu people had used it...

If Chu Luren were to use his own internal energy to unleash this move through his meridians, it would not only consume a great deal of energy, but would also damage his own meridians—in a sense, this combination is not perfect.

However, the effect of Kun swimming in the void makes it possible to use this extremely flawed move without taking damage, which is to use the absorbed internal force as "power".

After discarding his sword, Chu Luren focused on wandering, accumulating the absorbed internal energy...

Of course, it is impossible to expect precise control with such a free-flowing method of use. The pulsating finger force used in this way is basically out of control and will be triggered immediately upon hitting the target by "causing internal energy chaos".

The "Pulsating Finger Force," which uses the same internal energy, is actually weaker in terms of pure damage than the simple "One Finger Force," since its focus is on control.

However, at this moment, there were just enough bursts, and... they were extremely dense!

At this moment, the peacock with its tail feathers spread out on Chu Luren's body appeared somewhat ferocious.

The four people, excluding Yan Sanxing, were instantly severely injured by Chu Luren's "Peacock of the Morning". Some of them bled from all seven orifices and were on the verge of death.

Yan Sanxing fared slightly better because he reacted quickly enough to grab someone next to him and use them as a human shield, but he was also pale at this moment.

Although the two hidden snakes in Yin's sleeves were still hidden, Yan Sanxing already knew that things were hopeless. He threw the corpse in his hand at Chu Luren, then turned and fled...

However, he still had some insight and knew that Chu Luren's inner energy had not yet calmed down after his "explosion," so it was not advisable to pursue him immediately. Otherwise, he would have to stay here today, even if it meant that Chu Luren was killed!

After calming his inner energy, Chu Luren did not pursue them further. After all, these evil spirits and heretics, even if they were not good at fighting, might have other sinister methods. It was best not to follow their rhythm.

Otherwise... back then, Yan Nantian didn't even make it out of the Valley of Villains, did he?

After processing several finished and semi-finished corpses, no secret manuals were found—why can't people have the habit of carrying secret manuals with them?

After his initial regret, Chu Luren used the mountain wall for leverage and climbed back to his previous position.

After walking only a few miles, they suddenly heard the faint sound of a zither and flute playing together.

"Huh? Could it be..." Although he hadn't specifically sought it out, Chu Luren still looked towards the source of the sound after hearing it.

The music grew clearer, sometimes soaring, sometimes low, sometimes drifting like a wisp of smoke in the wind, and sometimes deeply moving...

At the same time, even Chu Luren, who only had a "basic understanding of music", could hear that the artistic conception of the piece was constantly being sublimated and was even gradually affecting his heart!

"This is..." Chu Luren had a vague guess in her heart, and her pace quickened a bit.

At this moment, Liu Zhengfeng, who was seriously injured and on the verge of death, and Qu Yang, who was also injured in the heart meridian, were playing "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," a piece they had composed together, for the last time!

Although the two originally considered each other confidants, there was still a layer of discord due to their different identities. But now that he is about to die, all the external names such as the Five Mountains Sword Sect and the Sun Moon Divine Cult have faded away, making the music truly complete.

Even when Chu Luren came closer, his heart stirred, and his state of mind was subtly elevated by the music – in his meditation, he could see that a semi-transparent badge with the words "Laughing at the World" had appeared!

"Huh?" After Chu Luren noticed this, he realized that the newly appeared badge corresponded to the final "heart".

However, upon seeing the semi-transparent badge effect, Chu Luren understood that it wasn't that he had grasped some new state of mind, but rather that Liu Zhengfeng and Qu Yang's states of mind had been elevated through the song "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" and had been passed on to him as a listener. He figured that once the music stopped, Chu Luren's own "Smiling, Proud Wanderer" would gradually dissipate...

"'Heart' refers to the music? No... it should refer to a state of mind or something. But if it can be elevated or inspired by music... I should have some advantage, after all, I'm somewhat knowledgeable in music, right?" Chu Luren's heart stirred.

That's right, Chu Luren came from the Qidian Orphanage, so naturally he would need to master some practical musical instruments.

For example, those jobs where you can earn three to five hundred yuan for one job, plus two big meals...

Chapter Forty-Eight: Assault

"I will die alongside my grandfather and Eunuch Liu; I will never live alone!"

"Go away! What does our adult business have to do with a child like you?"

"Fei Bin, my grandfather spared your life before, but you repay kindness with enmity. Have you no shame?"

"Didn't you say you wanted to wipe out our Songshan Sect? Are you going to stand by and let me be slaughtered, or will you turn around and run away?" Fei Bin said in a sinister tone.

When Chu Luren arrived near the source of the sound, Fei Bin also happened to spot Liu Zhengfeng and Qu Yang, along with Qu Yang's granddaughter, Qu Feiyan.

In fact, the Chu Lu people were also very worried for them—knowing they were being chased, they still played music!

Even if he is seriously injured and on the verge of death, doesn't he think about his granddaughter?

Moreover, Chu Luren had met this little girl once in bed...

At this moment, Liu Zhengfeng urged Qu Feiyan to leave quickly. However, not only did the clever and shrewd Qu Feiyan refuse, but Fei Bin also had the idea of ​​eliminating her completely!

Qu Feiyan drew her pair of short swords and was about to attack Fei Bin, but she was no match for him.

Disarmed by Fei Bin in just a few moves, Fei Bin arrogantly threatened, "You heretic, watch closely! I'm going to first blind your granddaughter's left eye, then cut out her tongue, and then tear off her ear..."

Fei Bin had been humiliated by Tie Wushuang at the Liu residence, which left him feeling resentful.

"stop!"

Stepping forward at this moment was none other than Linghu Chong, who had "disappeared" in the Qunyu Courtyard that day...

The reason Chu Luren was still hiding was because he discovered that Linghu Chong and Yilin were also there, and he planned to use him to attract attention first.

Otherwise, if you jump out directly, it won't be difficult to block Fei Bin, but the chance of killing Fei Bin is slim!

Chu Luren didn't want to get into trouble; if he was going to do something, he wanted to do it cleanly.

As expected, Linghu Chong also disapproved of such behavior. Although he didn't directly criticize Fei Bin, he subtly made sarcastic remarks, mocking Fei Bin for murdering a young girl and bullying a critically injured person, saying it was not the act of a chivalrous person...

Qu Yang chimed in, saying that even members of their Holy Sect wouldn't stoop to such a level. Chu Luren merely scoffed. He believed that Qu Yang's disdain was indeed a sign of the low quality within the entire Sun Moon Divine Sect.

For example, those few who just died at the hands of Chu Luren...

Of course, this does not change the fact that Chu Luren now dislikes Fei Bin.

Whether it's the Five Mountains Divine Sect or the Sun and Moon Sword Sect, Chu Luren doesn't need to categorize himself into any particular camp, let alone engage in factionalism.

That is why Chu Luren, who is not in any faction and does not want to be targeted by the Five Mountains Sword Sect, would rather "disappear" from here than Fei Bin, whom he dislikes.

The music had stopped by then, and as expected, Chu Luren's "Laughing at the World" state of mind gradually disappeared, the effect became worse and worse, and he became more and more transparent.

The effect of this "Laughing at the World" mindset is that the more you act in accordance with your true nature, the better you can perform. You can exert eleven or twelve percent of your full internal energy. Conversely, when you act out of necessity, you will perform worse, and even your fighting spirit will weaken.

This is just the effect heard. If Chu Luren could play it himself and truly understand it, the effect would be even better!

Sure enough, Fei Bin, having been constantly harassed by Linghu Chong, was now enraged and wanted to kill him as well to silence him.

However, Yilin, who was hiding a little further away, also stepped forward, deliberately revealing her location, as if she was going to spread the word about what happened today...

But Yilin's position... isn't far enough!

Enraged, Fei Bin pointed his sword directly at Yi Lin, intending to kill her first. Linghu Chong, who was injured at the time, could not display much of his martial arts skills.

At the same time, Yilin's position... is just right!

Because the Chu deer was hiding in the bushes just ten steps away from her...

Seeing that Fei Bin was about to kill him, Linghu Chong was anxious to stop him, but how could he stop him?

Chu Luren didn't even move his lips at this moment, but directly used "ventriloquism" to speak from the other side: "The Songshan Sect is really powerful, punching a dying old man and kicking a weak young girl. Zuo Lengchan is a good leader, a good leader!"

The sound was so real that Fei Bin couldn't help but look to his left, only to find a hollow old tree. Suddenly, he remembered what had happened at the Golden Basin Washing Hands Ceremony and immediately became alert...

However, it was too late. The moment he turned his head, Chu Luren came straight at him from the right, almost parallel to the ground, floating two fists away in mid-air, using the grass and trees as cover!

Fei Bin reacted quickly, immediately sweeping away Chu Luren's longsword with his palm. However, upon doing so, he immediately realized that something was amiss.

Chu Luren's sword strike, though seemingly fierce, was actually executed without any force; he effortlessly let go of the sword, allowing Fei Bin to sweep it away.

However, at the same time, Chu Luren, who had already gotten close, suddenly curled the corner of his mouth into a smile...

"Peacock at Dawn!" Chu Luren uttered his original voice.

Countless bursts of finger force erupted from Chu Luren's acupoints—using his own internal force would cause internal injuries, but it wasn't that he couldn't use it!

With only two steps between him and Fei Bin, and seeing that Fei Bin was too exhausted to defend himself, Chu Luren made up his mind.

In fact, compared to when he dealt with the siege of Yan Sanxing and others, the peacock used far fewer "finger-strength feathers" because Chu Luren had deliberately left several of the main meridians he needed for "Kun Soaring in the Void" untouched, just in case... he could turn around and run away!

However, there was no reason why it wouldn't work. Fei Bin was hit by dozens of finger strikes on the spot, his internal energy went berserk and reversed, and he immediately spat out a mouthful of blood. His chest acupoint, Tanzhong, was hit solidly by Chu Luren's finger strike!

“It’s…you…” Fei Bin glared at Chu Luren with resentment.

It's unclear whether he wanted to say, "It was you who caused trouble at the conference," or "It was you, Liu Zhengfeng's buddy, who attacked me," but he couldn't say it anymore. He fell down with his eyes open, and instantly fell silent.

This sudden and unexpected turn of events startled both Linghu Chong and Yilin!

"Huh? It's you? Before..." Yi Lin recognized Chu Lu Ren at this moment.

Although I don't know who Chu Luren is, I do know that I helped her cover things up at Qunyu Courtyard before.

“That’s right, I’ve met you in bed before.” Although Chu Luren’s face was pale, he still smiled gently with gentlemanly manners.

Upon hearing this, Yilin shyly hid behind Linghu Chong.

Liu Zhengfeng naturally recognized Chu Luren and quickly said, "Thank you for saving me, Young Hero Chu. When I was about to retire from the martial arts world, I was also fortunate to have Young Hero Chu speak up for me... cough cough cough..."

Liu Zhengfeng was already critically injured and on the verge of death. He had been provoked by Fei Bin and tried to force himself to use his internal energy. Now, he was about to die!

"Gentlemen...we have a favor to ask of you." Qu Yang said, glancing at Liu Zhengfeng, who nodded slightly.

“If you have any orders, senior, I will obey them!” Linghu Chong said generously.

However, Chu Luren did not speak for the time being. He had to hear what it was about first. If it was about killing Zuo Lengchan or something like that, then he would just listen and wait.

Qu Yang naturally didn't make such an excessive request. He only said that although he and Liu Zhengfeng were about to pass away, their composition, "The Song of the Smiling, Proud Wanderer," shouldn't be lost forever...

"...My granddaughter has always been unpredictable and has no interest in music. If this 'Swordsman Song' were to be passed down through the ages, my brother Liu and I could die in peace!" Qu Yang finally entrusted her with this task.

This is not a difficult task, in fact... it was exactly what the Chu Lu people wanted!

Chapter Forty-Nine: Suona

"Rest assured, seniors, I have a basic understanding of music and will certainly study it diligently," Chu Luren said sincerely.

After all, this piece of music contains a "state of mind," which is worth Chu Luren trying to understand through enlightenment!