Zongwu: Storytelling makes you stronger, and female knights compete to be maids

But now, after hearing the stories of those amazing sword masters, everyone’s mentality has changed.

Thirteenth! This position is so high that it makes people tremble.

Look at who comes after him.

Zhao Yuzhen, the Dao Sword Immortal who is expected to reach the seventh realm, Xiao Qiushui, who has cultivated for 130 years, Sui Xiegu, the sword-wielding ancestor who cut off Li Chungang's arm, and Gai Nie, the Great Qin Sword Saint...

Being able to occupy a place above these people is enough to prove how powerful Lang Fanyun is.

For a moment, many heroes in the hall discussed:

"What a great Lang Fanyun! It's really rare for him to be ranked so high among the list of Sword Immortals."

"Exactly. I used to think he was just so-so, but now my opinion has completely changed. I can only describe him in one word: strong!"

"Everyone, please remember that Lang Fanyun is an unrivaled genius. He is able to comprehend the sword intent from the myriad phenomena of heaven and earth. This talent is truly terrifying."

"That's right, only a person like this is worthy of being on the Sword Immortal Ranking."

"The bottom ten on the Sword Immortal Ranking are already so terrifying, it's hard to imagine how astonishing the top ten are."

The fifth box on the north side of the third floor.

"The fourteenth Sword Immortal, Zhao Yuzhen, announced earlier, has reached the fourth level of the Immortal Stage."

"Lang Fanyun is even higher than him. It seems that he has entered the middle stage of the Earthly Immortal Realm. He is considered a pillar among the many land immortals."

Hua Manlou said with emotion, his face full of admiration.

The practice in the Earthly Immortal Realm is more difficult than that in the Heavenly Immortal Realm, and the breakthrough of each level is like ascending to the immortal platform.

Lang Fanyun's ability to reach the fourth level is truly extraordinary and far exceeds the level of ordinary land immortals.

Lu Xiaofeng patted Ximen Chuxue's shoulder and sighed, "It seems that Brother Ximen still has a long way to go."

Ximen Chuxue gave him a cold glance in return, then stared at the white jade platform again.

At this point in the Sword Immortal Rankings being announced, every Sword Immortal that appeared made his heart surge with excitement.

On the white jade platform,

Su Chen looked around and spoke without waiting for the discussion to subside:

"Next, let's review the next Sword Immortal on the list."

"Number 12 on the Sword Immortal Rankings, Sword Demon Dugu Qiubai."

"The swordsman from the Song Dynasty that Su mentioned earlier, who swept across the martial arts world sixty years ago, is exactly this person."

"His experience is quite similar to Lang Fanyun's. Both of them have no master and rely entirely on their own enlightenment."

"But unlike those who gained enlightenment by observing the world through the rolling waves and clouds, or who expressed their feelings through the waters of Dongting Lake, Dugu Qiu chose the path of enlightenment through battle."

"He believed that if one could be the first to discern the enemy's strength and attack their weak points during a fight, one would be invincible."

"With this as a foundation, at the age of fifteen, he created the peerless sword technique 'Nine Swords of Dugu'."

"This sword technique focuses on adaptability. It has no defense but only offense. It is said to be able to defeat all martial arts in the world."

"At the age of sixteen, he entered the martial arts world, armed with an iron sword, and fought against the heroes of Heshuo. He won victory after victory, and his reputation gradually grew."

"At the age of twenty, his swordsmanship advanced further. He no longer clung to the fierce and brute force of his swordsmanship, but instead used the soft purple myrtle sword. His swordsmanship incorporated a cunning and subtle approach, making him even more unpredictable."

"At the age of thirty, with a calm mind, I wielded the heavy sword of black iron. The heavy sword was invisible, and the great way was simple. I was already invincible in the world."

"After turning forty, Dugu Qiubai attained enlightenment. He no longer cared about external objects; grass, trees, and rocks could all become swords. He traveled extensively to various sects to challenge masters, seeking only a single defeat."

"He once went to the Great Qin Confucian Xiaoshengxianzhuang to discuss swordsmanship, and he also went to the Great Han Sword Sect in person and fought with the sect leader for seven days and seven nights."

"Afterwards, he entered the Ming Dynasty martial arts world and sparred with Zhang Sanfeng on the peak of Wudang Mountain. He realized the true meaning of 'no sword is better than a sword' and gradually entered the realm of no sword."

"On his way back, he met the young man Feng Qingyang. Not wanting his swordsmanship to be lost, he passed on the 'Nine Swords of Dugu' to Feng Qingyang."

"After returning to the Song Dynasty, he lamented that he had no rivals left in the world. In desperation, he sealed his sword and lived in seclusion in the Sword Tomb, where he lived with the eagle as his only companion."

"Looking back on Dugu Qiubai's life, he progressed from using an iron sword to a soft sword, then to a heavy sword and a wooden sword, and finally to the realm of no sword. He has already constructed a complete sword system, making him a true master of swordsmanship."

"However, he was also limited by his vision. He had never realized the vastness of the world. There were many heroes, but at the end of the sword path there was still a vast ocean."

"Just as he was retiring, thousands of miles away in the Dongli Jianghu, Li Chungang was at the peak of his powers. He crossed the Guangling River and split the Heavenly Gate with one sword!"

"If he knew then that there was a person like Li Chungang in the world, he would never have hidden himself away in the mountains."

"But Dugu Qiubai never knew. He only sighed three times before disappearing from the world completely."

"Alas! I have been searching for an enemy all my life, but have never found one. It is so lonely and unbearable."

"Alas! The heroes are inactive, the sharp sword hangs in the air, isn't it sad?"

"Alas! The Sword Demon Dugu Qiubai, having swept across the world, buried his sword in the Sword Tomb, never to be seen again."

As Su Chen finished speaking, there was an uproar in the hall.

The long-rumored invincible swordsman of the Song Dynasty finally surfaced. He was none other than the sword demon Dugu Qiubai.

The sentence "I have been searching for an enemy all my life but have never found one" made everyone present feel his inner loneliness.

He created his own sword technique at the age of fifteen, dominated the martial arts world at the age of forty, traveled to many countries, and finally realized the state of being without a sword.

Such amazing talent made all the swordsmen intoxicated.

A picture seemed to appear before their eyes:

A swordsman in black traveled through the various states in the Central Plains, making swords out of plants, bamboo and stone. He challenged all the major sects and never was defeated in hundreds of battles, just hoping to be defeated, but he could not get it.

The grandeur of reaching the summit made everyone excited and filled with awe just by imagining it.

It is completely different from Lang Fanyun's calm and invincible state.

Dugu Qiubai's cultivation came from fighting with one sword after another. He used battles to promote his cultivation and climbed up step by step.

This kind of passion and heroism is not possessed by people like Lang Fanyun who are out of this world.

For the vast majority of martial arts swordsmen, the experience of Dugu Qiubai is what they dream of.

But when they heard the end, everyone sighed deeply like Su Chen.

pity!

Judging from the year, Dugu Qiubai and Li Chungang clearly lived in the same era, and they were two great sword-fighting geniuses.

Each of them dominated one side and became invincible, but they never had the chance to meet each other, and they had never even heard of each other's names.

This is understandable.

At that time, before the ten years of war in the Spring and Autumn Period, there were many dynasties, several times more than today.

Information is cut off from the underworld in different places, and there is almost no communication.

Because of this, everyone feels even more regretful.

Chapter 60: Land Sword Immortals Gather

If Dugu Qiubai could have stepped into Dongli back then, whether it was Wang Xianzhi from Wudi City, Qi Xuanzhen from Longhu Mountain, or Li Chungang, who opened the sky gate with his sword, they would all sigh: This path is not for me alone.

And the sword practitioners in the world will also have the opportunity to witness an unprecedented battle at the pinnacle of swordsmanship.

I wish I could fight with Li Chungang!

This will surely become Dugu Qiubai's lifelong regret, and it is also a common regret for countless swordsmen.

For a moment, there was a lot of discussion in the hall:

"The Sword Demon Dugu Qiubai, it turns out he is the Great Song Sword Immortal who once taught Feng Qingyang. He is indeed extraordinary."

"This Dugu Qiubai is truly a prodigy. At just sixteen, he created a unique skill that allowed him to reach the realm of a land-based swordsman."

"You're talking nonsense! Who among those who can make it onto the Sword Immortal Ranking is not incredibly talented?"

"The martial arts world of the Great Song Dynasty is truly powerful. Three land-based sword immortals have gathered here!"

"I wonder where Senior Dugu lives in seclusion. I really want to go and ask for his advice."

"Judging from his age, this Dugu Qiubai must be a contemporary of Li Chungang and Sui Xiegu. It's a shame he didn't show up in Dongli."

"Yes, if Dugu Qiubai came to Dongli, Wang Xianzhi, Qi Xuanzhen, Li Chungang and others would definitely make him understand what it means to be heartless."

"Let's not talk about others for now. Qi Xuanzhen is the reincarnation of Lu Zu, a true peak figure. If Dugu Qiubai were to fight him, I'm afraid his sword heart would be shattered on the spot, just like Li Chungang."

"It's a pity that the news from the various dynasties was so closed at that time that Li Chungang and Dugu Qiubai each became famous in their own areas, but knew nothing about each other."

"It's thanks to Mr. Su's guidance that we know there are so many top masters in the world. Who would have known this before?"

"If Dugu Qiubai knew that his swordsmanship was only ranked twelfth on the Sword Immortal Ranking, he would probably reappear in the world immediately."

"Very interesting. I hope he can return to the martial arts world and challenge those higher-ranked sword masters to fulfill his long-cherished wish of defeating them."

The third elegant room on the east side of the third floor.

Murong Fu showed a look of surprise, turned his head to look at a girl in the corner, and asked:

"Cousin, have you ever heard of the Sword Demon Dugu Qiubai?"

The girl was none other than Wang Yuyan who came with him.

Although she is only 28 years old, her skin is whiter than snow, her eyebrows and eyes are picturesque, and she looks like a fairy walking out of a painting.

Just one look is enough to make any man fall in love with her.

One of the reasons why Murong Fu brought her here this time was because of her extensive knowledge.

The Huanshi Water Pavilion of the Gusu Murong family is well-known in the martial arts world. It not only contains countless martial arts secrets, but also many miscellaneous books and classics, many of which are rare in the world.

Murong Fu had never had any interest in these idle books and never asked about them.

But Wang Yuyan had the gift of photographic memorization and had already read through the entire library.

Therefore, she is not only proficient in martial arts, but also has other knowledge that is rare in the world.

Wang Yuyan paused in thought before softly replying, "Over sixty years ago, a peerless swordsman indeed appeared in the martial arts world. He traveled the land undefeated, a master among swordsmen. Due to his extreme killing power, he was known as the Sword Demon."

Deng Baichuan, the head of the four great ministers, smiled and said, "My cousin is indeed well-informed. She even knows such an ancient legend."

Murong Fu had no time to praise him, and continued to ask, "Cousin, do you know where Dugu Qiubai finally lived in seclusion?"