Marrying the Master's Wife: My Path to the Pinnacle - Chapter 26
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Chapter 26: Daring to Harm My Junior Brother, You’re Courting Death!
[Translation By Divinity]
Lu Chengfeng had a strong urge to kill someone for the first time in his life, regardless of the cost. The person who had been recklessly following him posed a serious threat to his life.
Various thoughts flashed through his mind. ‘Next time I go out, I’ll coat my sword blade with deadly poison. I’ll use sneak attacks and tricks, anything to get rid of them. Or I could just call for help, bring Senior Brother Zhou Tong along…’
With that thought, his eyes flickered, and he was about to turn back towards Black Crane Peak. ‘This person is following me sneakily. I can openly contact my fellow disciples and elders to set a trap and capture them’
‘No matter what their sinister intentions are, they can’t bring them to light. This way, I can turn the tables.’
However, at that moment, a shocking roar echoed from the Inner Five Peaks, shaking the earth for thirty thousand miles. The clouds in the sky dispersed completely, and endless ripples seemed to spread through the void.
“Ah…”
Countless disciples with weaker cultivation levels clutched their ears in pain, blood trickling out. Some even fainted directly from the shock.
Lu Chengfeng’s expression also changed drastically. He circulated his Azure Wave Internal Energy along the meridians dictated by his cultivation technique, resisting the earth-shattering roar. His face turned slightly pale.
If his internal energy cultivation hadn’t broken through to the tenth level, he might have been injured by this roar.
“No… Suyi…”
His face paled, and he no longer cared about anything else. He swiftly circulated his internal energy, his body leaving behind an afterimage as he rushed towards Bixia Peak at incredible speed.
Along the way, he saw many disciples hurrying about. Some mountain ranges had even experienced landslides, with giant rocks tumbling down from the peaks, blocking the paths.
Everything happened too suddenly. The earth shook, the sky changed color, and the sect was in chaos.
“Nephew Chengfeng, where are you rushing off to?” Lu Chengfeng was hurrying along when someone suddenly blocked his path.
It was Elder Xiao, the chief of Azure Dragon Peak, standing not far ahead with a stern expression. He wore a black Daoist robe with a yellow silk sash around his waist and carried a sheathed sword on his back, its blood-red tassel fluttering in the wind.
Although he was over sixty years old, there wasn’t a single wrinkle on his face, and his hair was jet black, showcasing his incredibly refined internal energy cultivation.
Lu Chengfeng’s heart sank upon seeing him. He had always had suspicions about the person following him, and Elder Xiao was the prime suspect.
Originally, this person had been somewhat cautious, but now that such a drastic change had occurred in the sect, throwing everything into chaos, he no longer held back and revealed himself.
Lu Chengfeng’s heart plummeted. Elder Xiao was over sixty, with six decades of cultivating the Azure Dragon Returning to the Sea Technique and the Azure Dragon Roaring Tide Sword Art. His skills were profound and unfathomable.
Although not as powerful as an Inner Sect Elder, the chief of Azure Dragon Peak was still a rare top expert among the 108 Outer Peaks, far beyond Lu Chengfeng’s current capabilities.
Although Zhao Changzhen was also an elder, he was only in his forties. In terms of martial arts skills, there was still a considerable gap between him and Elder Xiao.
‘It seems today’s encounter won’t end peacefully.’ Lu Chengfeng narrowed his eyes and asked in a feigned ignorance, “Elder Xiao, what is the meaning of this?”
Elder Xiao sneered. “You killed my beloved disciple not long ago, stepping on his corpse to gain fame in Cloud Firmament. Have you forgotten so quickly?”
Lu Chengfeng replied solemnly, “Xue Dulong and I signed a life-and-death contract. I fought him on the Dueling Platform, and according to the rules, no one is allowed to use it as an excuse to cause trouble.”
“Elder Xiao, are you suggesting that you want to disregard the sect rules and seek revenge for Xue Dulong?”
Clang!
Elder Xiao drew his sword, the blade gleaming coldly, the blood-red tassel swaying. “Enough talk. In this current situation, even if I kill you, who would know?”
“Die!”
This old fox was ruthless, attacking without any hesitation. His sword flashed, like a true dragon emerging from the abyss, swift and deadly.
With a hum, the blade was already at Lu Chengfeng’s doorstep.
Lu Chengfeng’s face turned extremely grim. His right hand was injured from the previous duel with Zhou Tong. Although it wasn’t too serious, facing a formidable opponent like Elder Xiao, his chances of winning were already slim, and now the situation was even more dire.
“Elder Xiao, you’ve truly gone mad! Disregarding the sect rules to attack me, do you really think you can get away with it?”
He didn’t hesitate and immediately fled, avoiding the wide open areas and opting for the rugged terrain with dense forests and scattered rocks. His escape route led directly towards Black Crane Peak.
The Bixia Sword Manual was a complete martial art, integrating sword techniques, internal cultivation, and movement techniques. It was known for its agility and swiftness, and its movement techniques were particularly exceptional.
During the Scripture Hall’s elder’s assessment, he had displayed incredibly refined lightness skills, which caught the attention of the deacons.
Now, fleeing for his life, he pushed his lightness skills to the limit, leaving behind a series of afterimages.
On the other hand, the Azure Dragon Returning to the Sea Technique and the Azure Dragon Roaring Tide Sword Art of Azure Dragon Peak were known for their power, relentless attacks, and fierce sword moves, but they didn’t excel in movement techniques.
This difference in strengths, coupled with Lu Chengfeng’s newly cultivated Azure Wave Internal Energy and his youthful vigor, allowed him to slightly widen the distance between them, avoiding being instantly killed by the sword.
“Brat, if I let you escape from my sword, wouldn’t my decades of hard work be in vain?” Elder Xiao sneered and abruptly activated his internal energy, his speed skyrocketing.
Although this burst of speed couldn’t be sustained for long, it was enough for the current pursuit. In just a few breaths, he caught up to Lu Chengfeng and thrust his sword towards his back.
Clang!
Without turning his head, Lu Chengfeng held his sword in his left hand, the Cold Cicada still sheathed. He executed the “Azure Waves Ripple” technique, and his sword clashed with the enemy’s.
Their weapons crossed, and Lu Chengfeng’s sword vibrated like azure waves, not only deflecting most of the enemy’s force but also using it to propel himself forward.
The clash happened in a split second. Lu Chengfeng was able to block the enemy not because his martial arts skills were exceptionally refined or profound, but because his combat instincts and techniques were executed flawlessly.
The same martial arts techniques could lead to different outcomes depending on the user’s experience and application in combat, not solely on the techniques themselves.
Although Lu Chengfeng had talent in swordsmanship, his true strength lay in his combat instincts. This wasn’t something that could be learned but stemmed from his innate talent.
He could always employ the most suitable techniques at the most opportune moments, allowing him to overcome stronger opponents and defeat larger numbers.
In the past, even before his swordsmanship had matured, he dared to venture down the mountain. He even encountered bandits from the Black Wind Stronghold and drew his sword to help, slaying all the enemies, relying on his innate combat talent.
Seeing him escape once again, Elder Xiao’s face darkened. He continued the pursuit, closing the distance several times and launching sword attacks, but Lu Chengfeng managed to deflect them all with various clever techniques.
Unknowingly, a quarter of an hour had passed in this chase. Although Lu Chengfeng had neutralized the enemy’s attacks several times, it wasn’t without cost. The wound on his right hand, which had just been bandaged, had split open, and crimson blood seeped out.
The clothes on his back were also torn, revealing a bloody gash, blood dripping continuously, a gruesome sight.
Boom!
At that moment, a broadsword slashed in from the side, abruptly blocking the long sword that was about to strike Lu Chengfeng.
“Old scoundrel, how dare you injure my Junior Brother! You’re courting death!”
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