The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

No matter how much Chu Luren's "Minor Chaos Skill" returns him to his innate state, he is still just a human and cannot return to the form of a toad. He cannot replicate Duan Yu's skill at that time.

The simulation was merely an attempt to mimic Duan Yu's progress after his cultivation, which naturally resulted in a significantly reduced simulation effectiveness...

Even the "Xiao Wu Xiang Gong," which cannot alter one's innate meridians and acupoints, cannot simulate this kind of special true energy!

Chu Luren estimated that his current poison resistance was extremely high in the martial arts world, but he was still far from being able to ignore Ding Chunqiu's poison skills.

In fact, the Chu Lu people had also thought of a way to further simulate the process...

Duan Yu used the Zhuha's meridians and acupoints back then, which was equivalent to dual cultivation with the Zhuha. If Chu Luren were to dual cultivate with Duan Yu again now and share the meridians with him... well, let's just forget about it!

"Brother Chu, why are you sighing as you look at me?" Duan Yu sensed keenly that he seemed to be subtly disliked.

Fortunately, Duan Yu didn't have to feel awkward for too long. A'Zhu suddenly said, "Why are there so many boats at Tingxiang Pavilion? Could it be... that there are people from the martial arts world who are making things difficult for our Murong clan?"

Tingxiang Pavilion is located on a small island near Murong Manor. It is a tiny island with only eight or nine small houses. It serves as a forward station for Murong Manor and is usually managed by A'Zhu.

Originally, seeing that it was getting late, A-Zhu wanted to invite everyone to rest at Tingxiang Pavilion.

At this moment, the waterside pavilion was bustling with activity. The only two three-story buildings inside could be seen, one of which was brightly lit by torches, and people were searching in the other areas, creating a noisy scene.

Normally, no one in the martial arts world would dare to mess with "Southern Murong". Not only is Murong Fu himself a big name, but he also has eight older sisters and eight brothers-in-law who are either disciples of famous sects or from martial arts families!

However, the Murong clan has recently incurred the wrath of many...

In recent months, several renowned figures in the martial arts world have died at the hands of their own signature techniques, leaving no evidence at the scene.

Although there is no other evidence, isn't the fact that he "died from his own signature move" the strongest evidence?

It points directly to two companies—Yihua Palace and the Murong Family!

The Yihua Palace's Yihua Jieyu technique is unmatched by gods and ghosts. When fighting, it can deflect the opponent's internal energy, causing them to injure themselves.

The Murong family is known for "using their own methods against them." Murong Fu claims that all the martial arts in the world are readily available, but... in reality, he is just bragging. He has learned a wide variety of skills and has also inherited the Murong family's secret technique "Shifting Stars and Changing Positions." The principle is similar to "Shifting Flowers and Jade," both of which are techniques that deflect the opponent's moves and injure oneself!

Logically speaking, the Yihua Palace is more suspicious, since a male disciple of the Yihua Palace recently emerged from seclusion, and people are dying one after another at the hands of their own signature skills, which is simply "hooking up a stinking bait".

However, firstly, Hua Wuque's whereabouts are not kept secret, and he is keen on bringing justice to unfaithful men, so his path in the martial arts world is very clear. Especially when the two recent murders occurred, Hua Wuque was still a guest at Jiang Biehe's mansion, which provides him with a solid alibi.

Jiang Biehe has only risen to prominence in the last ten years. Known as the "Great Hero of Jiangnan," he ranks sixth on the Heavenly Ranking, one place higher than Murong Fu.

Of course, some people secretly criticized him, saying that Jiang Biehe was ranked so high mainly because of his good relationship with the number one manor in the world and the imperial court...

Indeed, since his "debut," Jiang Biehe has always been fair and just, and his words carry considerable weight in the Jiangnan martial arts world.

"These people from the martial arts world are simply outrageous! They dare not provoke the Yihua Palace, so they come here specifically to cause trouble for us!" Abi said angrily upon seeing this.

That's right, secondly...

Even if Murong Manor is powerful, they still reason with people. But the two palace masters of Yihua Palace don't reason with you. Dare to go to Yihua Palace to seek justice? There's no justice; they'll scatter your ashes to the wind...

Therefore, more people are targeting the Murong family. There is also a theory that the Murong family deliberately did these things when they saw the successor of Yihua Palace come out of seclusion, in order to frame Yihua Palace and instigate a catastrophe in the martial arts world!

Abi and Azhu were naturally very dissatisfied and felt wronged, and Murong Fu was probably also very angry.

Wang Yuyan also felt a bit resentful, but she couldn't show it too much because Chu Luren was nearby—after all, her mother had told her to keep an eye on her and not to get too close to her cousin.

Even Duan Yu, that silly boy, was somewhat resentful of the fact that Murong Gongzi was being blamed because he had been rescued by A Zhu and A Bi before and knew that he and Wang Yuyan were siblings.

However, Chu Luren remained completely unmoved—he had not wronged the Murong family!

It's true that Murong Fu was unaware of the situation, but most of it was done by his own father...

The analysis of the purpose is also very reasonable. It is to cause chaos in the martial arts world so that the Murong family can take advantage of the situation!

It has to be said that the fathers in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", from Duan Yanqing and Xuan Ci to Xiao Yuanshan and Murong Bo, all ruined their sons' lives.

Murong Bo's logic at this moment is quite strange. He faked his death, but didn't he think that his son would be suspected? Or... is the most dangerous place the safest place?

In short, renaming "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" to "Father's Love is as Solid as a Mountain" wouldn't be a problem at all...

Chu Luren, who roughly knew what had happened, naturally wouldn't plead for Murong Fu's innocence.

"Brother Chu, let's approach them carefully and see what they're up to," Wang Yuyan suggested to Chu Luren.

Azhu and Abi also noticed that Miss Biao seemed to have some... need for instructions from this Young Master Chu?

However, they didn't think much of it. Although the young master and his cousin were childhood sweethearts, from what they knew, the young master wasn't very satisfied with his cousin. Although they didn't know the specifics, they understood that the young master had big ambitions. Moreover, their own wife and maternal uncle's wife had a long-standing grudge. Besides... in short, it was only the cousin who was enthusiastic before.

Duan Yu, standing to the side, felt a little jealous—I'm clearly the "elder brother"!

“No, we will go through this openly and honestly. Being timid and hesitant would only make us look guilty,” Chu Luren said more directly.

“Then let’s go over there.” Seeing that Young Master Chu said so, and Miss Biao did not object, Abi also echoed him.

However, Chu Luren interrupted, "Wait, let me speak first..."

Chapter Sixty-Eight: The Pot Arrives One After Another

Inside the Tingxiang Pavilion, a group of martial arts practitioners from all walks of life were shouting increasingly fiercely, one telling Murong Fu to get out, another to teach Murong Fu a lesson, as they searched around for empty rooms that were clearly unoccupied.

And just then, we heard...

Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tick-tick...

A loud suona horn sound came from behind!

"Which bastard is playing the suona?"

"Damn it, you're playing tricks! Why aren't you coming out?"

"Who is this hero? Why don't you show yourself?"

The various characters from different walks of life in the room were initially taken aback—why was someone playing the suona? And...it sounded quite nice!

However, upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the sound was coming from all directions, and the person seemed to possess a certain level of internal strength. Therefore, while they spoke politely or used vulgar language, they all became wary.

After a while, the sound of water came from outside. Only then did everyone realize that the person had not yet come ashore. They hurriedly gathered at the dock of the waterside pavilion and looked at the suona player with even greater respect!

Indeed, the visitor was none other than Chu Luren.

Why play the suona?

Giving yourself a buff is secondary; the main purpose is to deepen your character—the opening poem is too contrived, while the music arrives before you do, which feels much more natural and elegant.

In particular, the previously synthesized "Unwavering Sound" is also effective for the sound of the suona, making it even more natural for the Chu Lu people to act.

Of course, the timing of the entrance and performance is also very important. This time it was a great success. Otherwise, it wouldn't look good to puff out your cheeks and play in front of everyone!

When everyone came out, they only saw Chu Luren standing at the bow of the boat, dressed in flowing white robes...

Upon approaching the waterside pavilion, Chu Luren floated directly up—deliberately controlling the distance to the maximum range without needing to touch the water.

Chu Luren then saw the people on the shore, who indeed appeared to be scattered and disorganized.

After all, while members of the Beggars' Sect and Shaolin Temple have also died from "retribution," they are now just waiting for Murong Fu to kneel down on his own.

Even if Murong Fu didn't explain, if they wanted to come to Murong Manor, they would definitely send a formal invitation first, set a date, and inform their fellow practitioners. Then, they would come openly and legitimately with three gongs and three drums to demand an explanation.

Instead of taking advantage of Murong Fu's trip to Shaolin Temple to explain, they secretly came to the outskirts of Murong Manor to swagger around...

At this moment, the martial arts practitioners in Tingxiang Pavilion were vaguely divided into two groups. One group was led by a young man, and the other group was led by a thin, middle-aged man.

Upon seeing Chu Luren's extraordinary lightness skill, the young man was the first to speak: "I am Lu Guanying from Guiyuan Manor, and I am the chief of the 1,200-li water stronghold of Taihu Lake. This friend is quite skilled. May I ask how I should address him?"

1200 li...

Taihu Lake has indeed grown larger.

In addition, Chu Luren also remembered Lu Guanying. His father, Lu Chengfeng, was the master of Guiyuan Manor. In most people's impression, Lu Guanying was just a generous and righteous person who did not know martial arts and was also a cripple. However, Lu Guanying's true identity was actually a disciple of Huang Yaoshi, the Eastern Heretic.

However, due to his involvement with Mei Chaofeng and Chen Xuanfeng, he had his leg broken and was expelled from his sect. He didn't even dare to teach his son the martial arts of Peach Blossom Island, but instead made him become a disciple of the Xianxia Sect...

This "Xianxia Sect" is not the female sect in the Legend of Sword and Fairy series, but was founded by a lay disciple of Shaolin Temple, and can be considered a branch of Shaolin.

According to the rules of Shaolin Temple, lay disciples can also learn one of the 72 Shaolin Arts as long as they pass the test, which is why there are many branch schools outside the temple.

Lu Guanying's skills might not be the best among those present, but he was the chief leader of the Taihu Green Forest Water Village, so naturally everyone gave this "local tyrant" some face.

"Young Master Lu, you're too kind. I am Chu Luren, just an unknown passerby in the martial world," Chu Luren said modestly.

"So you're a newly promoted expert on the Earth Ranking! I've heard so much about you." The gaunt middle-aged man recognized Chu Luren's identity at this moment.

However, a few people's expressions turned slightly unpleasant after hearing Chu Luren's words.

Chu Luren had no recollection of these people and paid them no attention...

"To avoid misunderstanding, it's better to be frank! I wonder if Young Hero Chu has come here to settle some score with the Murong family, or... do you have some connection with the Murong family?" The gaunt middle-aged man's tone was also dry.

Chu Luren is, after all, a "newcomer." Although he is known because of the Earth Ranking, his network of relationships in the martial arts world is very vague. Most people only know that he has a good relationship with the Dali Duan family and is at odds with the Western Xia.

"I have no connection with Young Master Murong. I just have a good relationship with a cousin of the Murong family. I happened to run into a maid of the Murong family, so I came to the Murong family as a guest... What grudges do you all have with the Murong family?" Chu Luren said truthfully.

By this time, Wang Yuyan and the others had also come ashore. It was clear who the maid was and who the young lady was. However... since they had come with Chu Luren, the others did not dare to make things difficult for them.

After all, although the Earth Ranking has the suspicion of being a popularity ranking, they also know that with their skills, even if their popularity skyrockets, they still won't make it into the Earth Ranking!

Moreover, Chu Luren had an astonishing record of fighting Yu Canghai to a standstill when he was in Hengshan City, which made him even more terrifying. In their eyes, he was already an extraordinary master...

Moreover, upon hearing Chu Luren's words, the others were also somewhat conflicted—it seemed that Chu Luren didn't have much of a relationship with the Murong family, but it was true that he had come to the Murong family as a guest.

"What accounts? Let Young Hero Chu know that I, Yao Bodang, have come from Qin Family Village in Yunzhou. Last month, my junior brother, Qin Boqi, died under the Five Tigers' Broken Gate Blade..."

"Sima Lin of the Qingcheng Sect greets Young Hero Chu. Three months ago, my father, Sima Wei, was killed by someone using the Eighteen Breaks of Qingcheng martial arts..."

"And my master, Master Kuye of the Xianxia Sect, was also killed using the Arhat Saber Technique!"

In no time, these four or five groups of people started talking all at once about the "evil deeds" of the Murong family. This was also intended to warn the Chu Lu people that we have a blood feud with the Murong family, and if you don't have a big involvement, don't meddle in other people's business.

Most unexpectedly, the gaunt middle-aged man spoke last: "I am Mi Hengye of the Chang Le Gang. Our former leader, the Eight-Clawed Golden Dragon Situ Heng, disappeared for several days a month ago and was later found to have died from the Golden Dragon Claw Kung Fu."

It was only then that Chu Luren realized that this guy was a member of the Chang Le Gang.

Moreover, many people rolled their eyes at Mi Hengye's words, but no one spoke up to expose him.

They probably don't believe that Situ Heng died at Murong Fu's hands, but now everyone is in the same boat. After all, how can one person defeat the Murong family?

They just didn't say anything, but some people couldn't stand it anymore...

At this moment, someone else disembarked on the other side and, hearing this conversation, shouted from afar, "No, no! Who in the martial world doesn't know that Situ, the bully in the village, was afraid of the Xia Ke Island's punishment order for evildoers, which is why he was harmed by his good brother Bei Haishi, who didn't want to be implicated. That coward Bei Haishi doesn't even dare to take over the position of gang leader himself... What does that have to do with my young master?"

Chapter Sixty-Nine: The Yin-Yang School

Chu Luren had already figured out that these "kids" who came to Murong Manor to cause trouble mainly came from six gangs or sects.