The Great Martial Arts World: Hot Topics and Great Heroes

Could this person not be Murong Fu?

If it were just some random passerby from Western Xia, that would be even better...

However, as soon as they clashed, Chu Luren realized that it was not like that at all!

The random passerby from Western Xia certainly didn't possess such martial arts skills...

Logically speaking, even if Chu Luren hadn't entered a state of enlightenment, his martial arts skills would have been no less than those of so-called "martial arts masters" like Yu Canghai, Yue Buqun, and Xiao Xiangzi. If ranked by martial arts skills, he would definitely be in the top half of the Earthly Ranking, or even in the top ten.

Of the current leaders of the Five Mountains Alliance, only Zuo Lengchan is someone Chu Luren has little confidence in.

Even ordinary sect leaders would have a greater chance of winning against him. Among the younger generation, only a monster like Hua Wuque could compare to him.

Of all the people Chu Luren had ever met, only a handful, such as Duan Yanqing, Blood Saber Ancestor, Shui Dai, Yideng, and Kurong, were worthy of his respect, and he considered himself inferior to them.

After entering a state of enlightenment, he was even close to becoming a first-rate expert. Among the masters he had met, only Kumārajīva and Qiao Feng were beyond his grasp.

However, when facing this Western Xia warrior, he was completely at a disadvantage. Even in his moment of enlightenment, he could not see a way to break the deadlock—originally, Chu Luren thought that even if it really was Murong Fu, he could still put up a fight after a moment of enlightenment...

The two exchanged more than thirty blows with their swords, and Chu Luren was completely at a disadvantage!

"Brother Chu! This person used no less than ten different martial arts techniques. I... I can't remind you!" Wang Yuyan was so anxious behind the window that she was almost crying.

That's right, Chu Luren was at a complete disadvantage. Firstly, there was indeed a difference in strength, and secondly... this person's style of play was truly effective against Chu Luren.

"The flower is in full bloom and ready to be plucked" emphasizes the importance of seizing the right moment. This Western Xia warrior, however, switched between Shaolin-style demon-subduing saber techniques one moment and the Jiangnan Shi family's "Returning Wind and Willow Sweeping Saber" the next, occasionally incorporating several styles of fist and sword techniques...

Although their understanding doesn't reach the level of "momentum," it is extremely versatile!

Just as Chu Luren seized the opportunity with this move, he instantly switched to a completely different move.

Chu Luren suspected that this natural transformation of various techniques was also a special kind of "momentum"...

Moreover, not only is the phrase "flowers in full bloom are easily plucked," but even the power to manipulate the universe is of little effect on this person.

Logically, given the characteristics of the finger force that "Dancing with the Universe," even if blocked, some of it would seep into the meridians. Over time, this could potentially disrupt the opponent's practice and create an opening. However...

This Western Xia warrior gave Chu Luren the feeling of being as solid as a rock. Moreover, it was not some kind of hard skill, but rather a rock-solid strength that came from the inside out, starting from the meridians. Chu Luren's "Waving the Universe Finger" power could not shake him at all!

Chu Luren was now 80% certain that this person was Murong Fu, and that he even had some of Murong Jiu's personality traits, and was an enhanced version of Murong Fu who had cultivated the "Fossil Divine Skill"!

The two clashed fiercely outside, their swords and blades clashing. In less than fifty moves, Murong Fu managed to carve several bloody marks on Chu Luren's body without even using his own martial arts techniques—who could blame him for his weak body training and the fact that he wasn't wearing any clothes?

In his desperation, Chu Luren suddenly saw an "opportunity" and, without thinking much, concealed his sword's edge and thrust it forward. However, he only saw the "bearded warrior" sneer and realized that things were going badly, but it was too late!

But this bearded man saw through Chu Luren's tactics and deliberately set a trap. The moment Chu Luren thrust his sword, he quietly countered with a move from the "Shen Family Seven Whips"—the Dragon-Entangling Technique...

Normally, a knife is not a sword and is difficult to bend, yet he managed to bend Chu Luren's sword and then use it to make a counterattack, which was quite ingenious!

As soon as Chu Luren's sword entangled with his own, he pulled and dragged it away, causing Chu Luren to lose his grip on the sword. He even involuntarily leaned forward, and with that momentum, the bearded man tried to step on Chu Luren's back...

Chapter 88 Mud Without Sludge

Chu Luren made a momentary lapse in judgment...

It could also be said that, given the disparity in strength, this was a scene that was bound to happen sooner or later!

The soft sword "Gentle Breeze Accompanying the Moon" in his hand was instead pulled out of his grasp by the opponent's saber, and his body tilted towards the enemy...

However, Chu Luren's enlightenment continued, with countless inspirations coming his way. Moreover, he possessed the "Kun Swimming in the Void" movement technique, which allowed him to maintain his balance even in this posture.

As he sensed the other person about to step on his back, Chu Luren twisted his waist in mid-air at an unexpected angle, spiraling his power to dodge the kick. At the same time, he hooked himself upside down and lunged forward...

With legs like two dragons snatching a pearl, they were about to clamp down on the "Western Xia warrior's" face—judging the moment when the flower was in full bloom, he used the legendary deadly scissor kick!

only……

From the perspective of the Western Xia warriors, the situation was much better. They were so frightened that they fell backward in a bridge-like motion and kicked out with all their might, aiming for the point where the two dragons met. Fortunately, the Chu Luren was skilled at using the void to his advantage and managed to narrowly avoid the attack.

Even... the force of that kick slightly ripped Chu Luren's flat horn, making it feel chilly now.

The opponent was clearly acting on impulse, and was also somewhat flustered when he kicked out. Chu Luren, who had just realized the situation, also noticed that a small porcelain bottle had fallen during the opponent's movement.

"Huh?" Wang Yuyan exclaimed in surprise, looking at the Western Xia warrior with astonishment, occasionally frowning as if she were thinking or comparing something.

Upon hearing this, Chu Luren's face flushed red—"What did you see? Huh? Are you surprised?"

Despite his shyness, Chu Luren remained completely unfazed by Liang Yi's chill and was on high alert, after all, Liang Yi was the strongest opponent he had ever faced directly!

In particular, this guy's moves are so varied that it's as if he's a rare flower grafted with more than a dozen different kinds of roots and stems. Even the phrase "when the flower is in bloom, it's hard to tell when it will bloom" doesn't tell you when it will "bloom".

Moreover, he clearly possessed extraordinary skills, with meridians as stable as a rock, completely ignoring the finger force of "Dancing the Universe," which gave Chu Luren quite a headache, and just now he almost lost everything...

It was only because I seized the opportunity with the "flower in full bloom" technique and made a clever, deadly scissor kick that caused my opponent to reveal some weaknesses; otherwise, I would probably have been defeated just now!

Chu Luren also found it a bit strange. Was this deadly scissor kick really that powerful? He had only tried it out on a whim... Should he give it another try?

Although it's chilly right now, as long as we can win, anything is fine. Otherwise, who knows if this "Murong Fu," whose thinking logic seems to be very different from ordinary people, will actually kill us?

The Western Xia warrior glanced at the wary Chu Luren, paying particular attention to the exposed Da Pingjiao, then snorted coldly, "You... shameless!" With that, he turned and used his lightness skill to leave.

Chu Luren was stunned for a moment upon seeing this—he just left like that? I was the one who was about to collapse…

Could it be that he finally realized I'm different from Brother Duan, and thus stopped his perplexing jealous behavior?

Then why say "You are shameless"?

At the same time, Chu Luren stepped forward, picked up the small porcelain bottle that the other party had dropped earlier, smelled it, and found it extremely foul-smelling. Suddenly, his eyes lit up – this was very similar to the antidote for the legendary Beisu Qingfeng!

Chu Luren quickly retreated to the window and said to Wang Yuyan, "Miss Wang, this thing smells extremely foul, but it's not poisonous. It's completely different from the faintly fragrant 'Sad Breeze.' Could it be the antidote for 'Sad Breeze'?"

"Hmm..." Wang Yuyan seemed a little distracted.

"What's wrong with you?" Chu Luren recalled Wang Yuyan's earlier surprise and looked at her warily.

"What did that person say to you last?" Wang Yuyan asked, puzzled.

Chu Luren thought for a moment, and considering the context of what had just happened, he pondered for a while before saying, "It seems to be 'mud without scum'."

Wang Yuyan: ? ? ?

"It means emerging from the mud unsullied. They must have discovered my character!" Chu Luren felt that this explanation made sense. He had discovered his own "untainted by mud," and then drifted away.

"You... shameless" sounds like that, I must have misheard, otherwise shouldn't we have continued the battle for another three hundred rounds?

Wang Yuyan: ……

"The antidote for the legendary 'Sad Breeze' is indeed incredibly foul-smelling, Brother Chu, let me smell it." Wang Yuyan changed the subject, but still seemed preoccupied.

That's right. Just now, when the Western Xia warrior was distracted, he instinctively revealed some of the Murong family's martial arts in his footwork and leg techniques, which Wang Yuyan noticed!

This upset Wang Yuyan, who began to suspect that the person was her cousin in disguise. On one hand, she was saddened by Murong Fu's intention to "teach Chu Luren a lesson" by impersonating a Western Xia warrior, and on the other hand, she was worried that her cousin might have misunderstood something.

However, this is something that cannot be spoken aloud...

After choking on the antidote offered by Chu Luren, Wang Yuyan gradually regained her strength.

"You change your clothes inside first, then I'll go in and get dressed," Chu Luren instructed.

Wang Yuyan then remembered that Chu Luren was still naked outside. Although he had a large flat chest, in Wang Yuyan's eyes, who rarely went out and saw many men, he was basically naked. Moreover, his large flat chest was now about to "go on strike".

After a series of rustling sounds inside, Wang Yuyan had already put on her clothes, which had been dried by the sun over the past two hours.

After leaving the house, he kept his head down and didn't dare to look at Chu Luren.

It wasn't until Chu Luren was dressed and impeccably groomed that he emerged...

"Ha! That Western Xia warrior with his mixed martial arts skills left without riding a horse. Quick, let's get back to Wuxi as soon as possible! Brother Duan and Brother Qiao should be here!" Chu Luren accepted the horse that the other party had brought with a smile.

At the same time, Chu Luren was also hinting to Wang Yuyan to think more about the other party's tactics!

As her guardian, Chu Luren had a responsibility to protect Wang Yuyan from PUA (Pick-Up Artist) tactics, and besides, that was indeed what he had promised Madam Li.

Upon hearing this, Wang Yuyan simply hummed in response, clearly also having her own thoughts.

As dawn broke, Chu Luren prepared to set off with Wang Yuyan as soon as possible.

"Ah!" Wang Yuyan suddenly exclaimed in surprise, but Chu Luren naturally placed her in front of him, and they rode together on the same horse.

It was one thing to be poisoned before, but now...

However, considering that the Western Xia people were nearby, it was indeed more appropriate to meet up with Chief Qiao as soon as possible, so Wang Yuyan didn't say anything more.

On the way, Chu Luren was still a little worried about whether he would be ambushed by the Western Xia people, but he didn't have to worry for long. He had been riding towards Wuxi City for less than half an hour when he encountered Qiao Feng, A Zhu, A Bi, and... an unfamiliar young man coming towards him.

Where was Duan Yu? Chu Luren was wondering when he suddenly felt Wang Yuyan in front of him stiffen up slightly...

Chapter 89 Tianning Temple

"Brother Chu! I'm so glad you and Miss Yan are alright!"

Chu Luren didn't recognize the young man with Qiao Feng, A Zhu, and A Bi by his appearance, but he vaguely recognized him. However, once he opened his mouth... it was undoubtedly Old Duan Yu!

"Brother Duan? Why do you look like this?" Chu Luren looked at him curiously.

Chu Luren also realized why this stranger looked familiar—his face shape and eyes and nose vaguely resembled the bearded Western Xia warrior from before.

“It looks somewhat familiar…” Chu Luren said directly.

"Huh? Young Master Chu knows my young master too?" A'Zhu immediately asked in surprise.

"Is this what Murong Fu looks like? I don't recognize him." Chu Luren shook his head.

“That’s right, this is A’Zhu and A’Bi’s idea. They want me to pretend to be Young Master Murong, and then go with Brother Qiao to find the Western Xia people, rescue the Beggars’ Clan, and also ease the tension between Murong Fu and the Beggars’ Clan.” Duan Yu said somewhat awkwardly, as he didn’t have a good impression of Murong Fu before.

However, Duan Yu did not refuse when A Zhu and A Bi asked him for help.

Upon hearing this, Chu Luren shook his head and said, "No, no, Brother Qiao just denied knowing Murong Fu at the Beggars' Sect assembly. How could he go to rescue someone with Murong Fu so soon? It's fine if the Beggars' Sect is full of passionate people, but the key is that there are also people like Chen Youliang and Quan Guanqing. They will definitely use this to instigate trouble!"

"Ah! That's right... Brother Qiao, I'm sorry, I didn't think things through before. Young Master Duan, let me remove your disguise." Upon hearing Chu Luren's words, A'Zhu immediately showed a shy expression.

Qiao Feng didn't think it mattered at all. At worst, it was just that they "had just met"—"I share the same interests as Young Master Murong. Is it strange that we've become so close so soon after meeting? After all, I've only known Duan Yu and Chu Luren for a day, haven't I?"

However, after being reminded by Chu Luren, A Zhu and A Bi, who had also thought of this, abandoned their original plan.

Indeed, Qiao Feng and Murong Fu are now entangled together, which may not be good for either side!

So Duan Yu's makeup was removed, revealing his true appearance...

Chu Luren looked at A Zhu curiously and asked, "Why are Brother Duan and I both called 'Young Master,' but Brother Qiao is called 'Elder Brother'?"

Then... A'Zhu rolled her eyes at him, and Qiao Feng pretended not to hear.

Duan Yu then recounted what happened after they parted ways the previous day—when Duan Yu, A Zhu, and A Bi left, there were already Western Xia warriors lying in ambush on the outskirts, but Duan Yu's Six Meridian Divine Sword worked its magic several times, and he managed to break through the encirclement.