The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun.

When the Xuan Turtle reached the shore, Yue Buqun, Zhenshanzi, and the others on its back drew their swords and began to fight, turning the entire Blackwood Cliff into a river of blood.

Jiang Ning did not make a move. After getting off the Xuan Turtle's back, he hurried up the mountain.

The demonic cult members along the way swung their swords at Jiang Ning upon seeing him, but they were all crushed by Jiang Ning's protective aura. Jiang Ning traveled swiftly and arrived at the summit of Blackwood Cliff in just a short while.

Seeing the empty hall before him, and still not seeing Dongfang Bubai, Jiang Ning frowned.

Just as Jiang Ning was about to search, he saw a member of the cult sneak past, the package behind him jingling, clearly containing a lot of good stuff.

Jiang Ning flashed and appeared in front of this person.

The follower was startled and, upon seeing Jiang Ning's face, was horrified and tried to run away.

Jiang Ning reached out and grabbed him.

"Master Jiang, spare my life!"

After being arrested, the man repeatedly begged for mercy.

Where is Dongfang Bubai?

After capturing the man, Jiang Ning frowned and shouted.

Jiang Ning was very puzzled as he had not seen Dongfang Bubai even at this point.

"I do not know either."

The captured member was panicked and at a loss.

Elder Tong said that the sect leader is currently in seclusion.

Jiang Ning frowned again and asked.

Where is he in seclusion?

"I do not know either."

The follower exclaimed in alarm.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning changed the question.

Where does Dongfang Bubai live?

The follower immediately revealed Dongfang Bubai's address.

"Master Jiang, please spare me, I beg you."

After revealing Dongfang Bubai's residence, the follower repeatedly begged for mercy.

With a snap, Jiang Ning casually broke his neck, then walked towards the back hall.

After passing through the corridor, Jiang Ning arrived at a garden with several stone houses. Following the instructions of the cult member, Jiang Ning went to a stone house, pushed open the door, and immediately saw an iron gate in front of him.

At this moment, the iron gate was locked. Jiang Ning frowned slightly, raised his hand, and violently broke the lock.

Squeak!

Pushing open the iron gate, a tunnel appeared before us.

Walking through the tunnel, Jiang Ning placed his hand on the hilt of his sword, wondering why Dongfang Bubai's residence was in this place.

But before Jiang Ning could have been puzzled for long, he suddenly heard a voice coming from afar.

It was Dongfang Bubai's voice, seemingly tinged with a hint of amusement.

"Feng Qingyang, what's the use of keeping me here? I'll still get out."

Chapter 788: The Distinguishing Right from Wrong

Dongfang Bubai looked at Feng Qingyang in the distance with a smile on his lips.

Feng Qingyang's face was ashen, he pressed his sword to the ground, and his white hair flew wildly.

Upon hearing Dongfang Bubai's words, Feng Qingyang remained silent, suppressing the injuries within his body.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Dongfang Bubai continued to smile.

"Decades ago, Senior Feng was unparalleled in the world with his Dugu Nine Swords. After I mastered the Sunflower Manual, I wanted to experience the power of the Dugu Nine Swords. Unfortunately, you disappeared after the Huashan Sword Qi Competition. I couldn't find you. I thought you were no longer alive after so many years. I never expected to see you here."

Upon hearing Dongfang Bubai's words, Feng Qingyang smiled faintly, but then Dongfang Bubai changed the subject.

"It's a pity you're too old, your vitality is gone. Twenty years ago I might have been interested in fighting you, but now..."

Dongfang Bubai shook his head, seemingly very dissatisfied with Feng Qingyang's current state.

Feng Qingyang remained calm and said indifferently.

"People will always grow old. Once they reach their peak, their vital energy will gradually decline."

Dongfang Bubai nodded, but with a hint of appreciation, he said, "However, it's already quite good that you were able to withstand a few of my moves in this state. The Dugu Nine Swords truly deserve to be called a peerless sword technique."

"It's a pity you're too old, otherwise I would really like to experience the power of the peak Dugu Nine Swords."

"Unfortunately, I probably won't live to see that day."

Dongfang Bubai shook his head slightly, looking regretful.

Now Feng Qingyang is too old. Even if he tries his best, he can only withstand a few moves from him, which leaves Feng Qingyang far from satisfied.

"You want to experience the Dugu Nine Swords at its peak?"

Feng Qingyang smiled faintly and said, "If you wait another twenty years, someone will master the Dugu Nine Swords."

You mean Jiangning?

Dongfang Bubai asked a question, then shook his head and said, "It's too late. I can't wait that long. Besides, with his level, the Dugu Nine Swords might not be of much help to him. It would just be icing on the cake. I only look forward to a battle with him at his peak."

"not him."

Feng Qingyang shook his head.

"I have passed on the Dugu Nine Swords to his senior brother Linghu Chong."

"Linghu Chong?"

Dongfang Bubai chewed on these three words, then shook his head.

"An unknown nobody."

He was not interested in Linghu Chong, nor in the vague battle twenty years later.

"All right."

Dongfang Bubai flicked his robes, his expression turning fierce.

"Feng Qingyang, I do not wish to continue this entanglement with you. If you retreat now, I may spare your life. Otherwise, if this stalemate continues, you will not live long given your injuries."

Feng Qingyang smiled faintly.

"I've lived this long enough, I've had my fill of life."

"Are you really going to keep stopping me?"

Dongfang Bubai said sternly.

"You can't stop me. If I really make a move, you will die."

"I really can't stop you."

Feng Qingyang nodded, but then pointed his sword at Yang Lianting, who was not far away.

"But I can take him with me when I die."

At this moment, Yang Lianting lay on the ground, his face full of anger.

When Yang Lianting heard that the righteous path was preparing to attack Pingding Prefecture, he planned to go there with Dongfang Bubai. However, an old man suddenly appeared and fought with Dongfang Bubai for several rounds. Although he was injured, he captured Dongfang Bubai and used him to threaten Dongfang Bubai not to leave the place.

Otherwise, how could Feng Qingyang, who wasn't even at the Innate level, have stopped Dongfang Bubai for so many days?

Yang Lianting had never hated himself for not having martial arts skills more than at this moment.

"Feng Qingyang!"

Yang Lianting spat out a mouthful of blood, his teeth itching with hatred, and said, "You were once a hero, how can you do such a despicable thing? Aren't you a laughingstock?"

Feng Qingyang sneered.

"Back when I was a gangster, you didn't even know where you were."

If Yang Lianting truly understood him, he would know that he was a reckless and unruly man back then, and he wouldn't have said such a laughable thing.

Seeing that Feng Qingyang was willing to die with Yang Lianting to stop him here, Dongfang Bubai's face darkened.

If he were to make a move now, Feng Qingyang would surely die. However, if Feng Qingyang were to unleash the Dugu Nine Swords at incredible speed before his death, killing Yang Lianting and taking him with him, he might not be able to make it in time.

If Dongfang Bubai didn't care about Yang Lianting's life or death, then naturally he would have nothing to fear.

But that's exactly what he cares about.

"Do you think stopping me will work? Jiang Ning and I will fight sooner or later, and he's already here."

Dongfang Bubai said with a gloomy expression.

According to the information Tong Baixiong provided last time, Jiang Ning should now be leading the righteous path to attack Blackwood Cliff.

"Then let's wait until he arrives."

Feng Qingyang said calmly.

Dongfang Bubai remained silent.

Feng Qingyang also stopped speaking, suppressing his internal injuries while remaining vigilant against Dongfang Bubai's possible attack.

Dongfang Bubai is too fast. If he relaxes his mind even slightly, Dongfang Bubai will find an opportunity.

A moment of silence fell over the room.

Yang Lianting lay on the ground, speechless.

Just when the three people in the room thought the stalemate would continue, footsteps suddenly came from the tunnel.

The three of them immediately looked towards the tunnel, wondering who would be here now.

Before long, a figure appeared in front of the three.