northernbook #292 - I want him to lose!
#292 - I want him to lose!
The sound of the zither came suddenly.
Logically speaking, Huangtu Ridge was quite a distance from the riverbank, and no matter how far the zither music traveled, it shouldn't have reached here.
Yet, this zither music seemed to be ringing right in front of everyone, allowing them to hear it clearly.
As a series of clear and melodious notes rose gracefully, it was like the first ray of sunlight in the morning mountains, piercing through the mist, carrying wisps of freshness and etherealness.
When the overtones sounded, it was as if birds were singing sweetly in the forest, the sound crisp and pure, spreading gracefully in the air.
Each note seemed to carry an aura that transcended the mundane world, instantly calming people's hearts, as if they were in a secluded paradise.
Everyone couldn't help but listen with rapt attention, as if completely immersed in it.
Wang Daizhen, who was sitting cross-legged on Huangtu Ridge, slowly opened his eyes:
"He's finally here."
Di Moyu in the private room also put down his teacup and turned to look in the direction of the Xuan River.
Liang Qizhi, sitting upright in his chair, also glanced sideways towards the riverbank.
None of them had ever seen the Great Virtuous Teacher, and they were all curious about what kind of person this recently famous Great Virtuous Teacher was.
The next moment.
The zither music became more激昂.
The zither music was like thousands of horses galloping, with the sounds of clashing metal constantly ringing in the ears.
The majestic momentum was like a surging river, rushing forward with an overwhelming force, each note full of power, as if to break through all constraints and display endless heroic ambitions.
It was also at this instant.
Everyone was awakened.
They looked around in surprise:
"Who is playing the zither? I was almost trapped in it just now!"
"What powerful zither music, there seems to be some kind of superb martial art within it."
"It seems to be coming from the riverbank, what kind of expert has arrived?"
… …
Amidst their surprise, everyone looked towards the river.
They saw a boat sailing along the Xuan River.
A young man was sitting at the bow, with a zither across his lap, playing leisurely.
Techniques such as hooking, plucking, pressing, and flicking changed like flowing clouds and flowing water, and the zither music was continuous.
Who is that person?
This was the biggest question in many people's minds.
At this time.
Everyone in the Way of Peace moved.
They stood five steps apart, from the dock all the way to Huangtu Ridge.
A large number of young girls carried bamboo baskets, scattering the petals of the Qionghua flowers on the ground.
In the blink of an eye, a path paved with Qionghua flower petals was formed.
The Qionghua flower petals were pure white, and when laid on the ground, they seemed to form a snowy path.
As soon as this flower path was laid, the boat had already docked at the pier.
The person who had been playing the zither at the bow of the boat also stepped off the boat and walked slowly along the flower path.
At this moment.
Everyone in the Way of Peace was heard shouting respectfully:
"Welcome the Great Virtuous Teacher!"
Then, everyone knelt down on both sides of the flower path, worshiping piously.
They also began to chant scriptures.
Following them, many devout men and women among the onlookers who believed in the Way of Peace also knelt down and chanted along.
The sound of chanting resounded through the sky outside the city.
Immediately afterwards, the sound of chanting also began to ring out in the city.
This was tens of thousands of believers in Qingzhou City, who also began to chant scriptures at this moment.
For a time, the sound of chanting filled all directions of Qingzhou City.
The sound continued incessantly, lasting for a long time.
A solemn and pious atmosphere spread everywhere, causing the other martial artists to feel a burst of astonishment.
They looked at the person walking along the flower path and couldn't help but feel surprised:
"It seems that this person is the Great Virtuous Teacher!"
"This Great Virtuous Teacher is actually so respected by so many people?"
Among the crowd, the eyes of those young girls lit up.
Their gazes couldn't help but gather on Liang Jin, as if drawn by a magnet, unable to move away for a long time.
Young, handsome, and with a high status, this was simply the dream lover in the hearts of countless young girls present.
Many young girls had even decided to convert to the Way of Peace, not for anything else, but just to be able to accompany the Great Virtuous Teacher.
On Huangtu Ridge.
Wang Daizhen snorted coldly:
"What a grand display!"
He originally thought that the way he appeared was sensational enough to make Qingzhou famous and become a beautiful story for a time.
But who would have thought that as soon as Liang Jin appeared, he would immediately completely overshadow him.
In the private room.
Di Moyu couldn't help but say in a deep voice:
"Having seen him today, I now know that this Great Virtuous Teacher has such a high reputation."
"This person must be the biggest obstacle for my Guiyi Sect to dominate Qingzhou!"
His hand clenched suddenly.
The ceramic teacup in his palm was immediately crushed to pieces, and the fragments were constantly squeezed out from between his fingers.
On the other side.
Liang Qizhi sat in his chair, listening to the chanting of tens of thousands of people around him, and also frowned tightly.
"The Way of Peace is so powerful in Qingzhou, with so many followers."
"It seems that if I want to establish the authority of the Six Doors here, I must get rid of this son!"
Liang Qizhi sighed in his heart, but a trace of decisiveness and ruthlessness appeared on his face.
The group of people from the Six Doors standing behind him were even more indignant.
After all, the last time the Six Doors confronted the Way of Peace, they suffered a great loss.
They were not convinced, so they kept this grudge in their hearts.
At this time.
Liang Jin had already arrived at the periphery of Huangtu Ridge, stepping on the flower path.
A group of Scarlet Fire Sword Sect disciples immediately stepped forward to salute:
"Greetings, Sect Leader!"
Liang Jin signaled everyone to dispense with the formalities, and then said:
"Observe carefully later."
"What you will see today is the Scarlet Fire Burning Heaven Swordplay, the supreme art of my Scarlet Fire Sword Sect."
Upon hearing this, all the disciples of the Scarlet Fire Sword Sect couldn't help but become excited.
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Every disciple of the Crimson Fire Sword Sect cultivates the sect's signature martial art, the 《Crimson Fire Sword》.
And everyone knows that above this signature martial art, there is a Earth-rank sword technique that exists only in legends.
Today, they finally get to see it.
Observing this Earth-rank sword technique will greatly benefit their future cultivation of the 《Crimson Fire Sword》.
The movements of the Crimson Fire Sword Sect quickly spread among the martial artists.
This caused everyone to be surprised:
《Crimson Fire Sky Burning Sword Art》, isn't that the Crimson Fire Sword Sect's ultimate technique? I heard that this ultimate technique was lost long ago. Why does the Great Virtuous Teacher know this sword technique?
I also heard that the Crimson Fire Sword Sect fell into a small, insignificant sect because they lost this ultimate sword technique.
Now, if the Crimson Fire Sword Sect can really bring this Earth-rank sword technique back to the world, wouldn't that mean they will regain their former glory and status?
I wonder, compared to the 《Senro Myriad Image Sword》 of the Senro Sect, which one is better, the 《Crimson Fire Sky Burning Sword Art》 of the Crimson Fire Sword Sect?
Being able to witness the contest and competition of two legendary sword techniques today will truly broaden the horizons of us sword practitioners. This trip was not in vain!
...
Just as everyone was exclaiming in amazement.
Liang Jin had already slowly stepped onto the Yellow Earth Mound.
At this moment.
The passion of the entire audience was ignited.
With the duelists ready, it meant that this highly anticipated battle would soon begin!
And at this time.
While everyone's attention was attracted, no one noticed that two more ships quietly sailed on the Xuan River.
On the deck of the leading two-story ship, a young girl's willow eyebrows were raised, her face full of anger. She gritted her teeth and scolded:
That reckless bastard actually dared to sink this palace's ship.
If I don't avenge this, where will this palace's face be?!
This girl is Princess Kang Ning, Zhao Xiling.
At this moment, she had changed out of the phoenix robes symbolizing her noble status and was wearing clothes that were still gorgeous but slightly more low-key.
At first glance, she looked like an ordinary rich young lady.
Who would have thought that they would change ships and chase after her.
When Zhao Xiling and her party arrived by boat, they happened to see Liang Jin stepping into the scene on the Yellow Earth Mound in the distance.
Seeing this, the corners of Zhao Xiling's mouth rose slightly, and she said with satisfaction:
Luckily, we made it in time. This good show has just begun.
Ding Feng, quickly order the ship to dock!
Standing behind Zhao Xiling was an old man dressed in the attire of a wealthy man, Cao Xian; the other one, called Ding Feng, was the guard who had fought Liang Jin before, and he was also wearing plain clothes at the moment.
When the guard Ding Feng heard the princess's instructions, he immediately waved to the boatman. The boatman understood and skillfully controlled the big boat, slowly approaching the shore.
Ding Feng's expression was stern, and he said in a deep voice:
Your Highness, the Great Virtuous Teacher is so bold as to sink Your Highness's phoenix ship, almost causing Your Highness to fall into the water. It is really unforgivable.
Should we capture him immediately to enforce the law?
Hearing this, Zhao Xiling snorted coldly with disdain and asked:
Do you think you can beat him?
When Ding Feng heard this, a trace of resentment flashed across his face.
In yesterday's duel with Liang Jin, he did indeed lose, but he was really unconvinced in his heart.
At that time, he had to consider the safety of the princess at all times, and many moves were reserved, restricting his hands and feet.
If he could let go and fight with all his strength, he firmly believed that he would not have been defeated so easily.
If Eunuch Cao can help, this subordinate is confident in taking his life!
Ding Feng finally gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice.
Since his defeat yesterday, he had been healing his wounds.
Fortunately, he carried a lot of precious healing medicines with him. After some recuperation, his injuries have now recovered to 90%.
This also allowed him to regain his confidence.
Zhao Xiling rolled her eyes at him and chided:
You only know how to shout and kill, you really have no brains.
This palace has grown up so much, and he is the first person who dares to be rude to this palace and is not afraid of this palace's identity at all.
Such an interesting person, of course, must be kept for leisure, how can he be easily killed?
Although Ding Feng's heart was full of unwillingness, he could only shut his mouth obediently.
Cao Xian still had a smile on his face, but he secretly shook his head helplessly in his heart.
This Princess Kang Ning is too playful.
She knew that Minzhou was suffering from a plague, but she insisted on coming to Minzhou to play, regardless of everyone's obstruction, and as a result, she was infected with the plague.
If it weren't for the Great Virtuous Teacher who possessed the technique of expelling the plague with talisman water, I am afraid that not only would the princess's life be difficult to save, but he, Cao Xian, Ding Feng, and a group of entourage would have to be buried with her.
But what can be done?
The emperor has only this one seedling. The princess has been spoiled since she was a child, and she is used to being arrogant and willful. No one can control her at all.
Cao Xian couldn't help but sigh secretly, this time he accompanied him, he really put his head on his waistband and followed him desperately.
At this time, Princess Kang Ning, Zhao Xiling, flashed a strong look of anger in her eyes again, and said resolutely:
Although this palace spares the Great Virtuous Teacher's life, I will never let him have a good time!
He actually dared to sink this palace's ship, this palace must get revenge!
Doesn't he want to win the duel? Want to use this to make a name for himself?
Ding Feng, Cao Xian, you two listen carefully, this duel must not let him win!
This palace wants him to lose, and lose miserably, so that he will lose face in front of the whole world!