Chapter 148: Demonic Blade Slays the Dragon

The third floor of the Peach and Plum Tavern.

Three men and three women chatted extremely heatedly.

The leading man was Heiyan Zhang, Lu Da, and he took a big bite of the lamb leg in his hand.

"This Lin family is utterly useless; they were actually wiped out directly."

"But this Shen Qing is really ruthless."

"A man beside them laughed: 'Lu big brother, with the Lin family wiped out, do we have to find new trading partners again?'"

"Lu Da shook his head: 'No need, I received word from above; this mission is to end.'"

"As soon as he said that, the several people nearby all sprang to their feet."

"Big brother! Really? Is this damn mission finally going to end?"

"Lu Huo Zhang put down the lamb leg and laughed loudly: 'That's right, I've already received definite news; it's tomorrow night!'"

"This time our merits are indispensable; we've finally seen it through."

"A woman also couldn't help but become curious, pressing her body against Lu Da's."

"Big brother, I've always had a question: what exactly is this mission? For five years we've heard nothing; we just keep sending tortoise shells, copper coins, knives and such inside—what are we actually doing?"

"Lu Da's face flushed slightly; seeing the expectant looks of those around him, he chuckled."

"You all want to know?"

"Yes!"

"Lu Da gave a hehe laugh: 'Then I'll tell you all properly.'"

"Have you heard of the demonic blade?"

"The people nearby froze for a moment: 'Demonic blade? You mean that kind of ominous blade heard of in rumors, the kind that slays its master?'"

"Lu Da nodded."

"Exactly! That's the kind. However, the demonic blade slays its master only because the blade does not acknowledge its owner; if one gains the blade's acknowledgment, then there is no other precious blade in the world."

"And our mission this time is to forge the demonic blade."

"Several people doubted: 'That's not right; just forging a demonic blade doesn't require such secrecy. For five years we've known nothing at all.'"

"Lu Da gave a mysterious smile: 'Ordinary demonic blades certainly don't need such secrecy, but the demonic blade we are forging this time is the most evil kind.'"

"This time, the sect sent an expert to set up a feng shui array! Specifically to siphon Great Wu's fortune to nurture the demonic blade! After five years, this demonic blade has already become terrifying beyond measure."

"When the demonic blade is drawn, it must see blood; moreover, the sect has news that they will use the blood of Great Wu's heaven's pride to give the demonic blade its first cut."

"Who is the current heaven's pride of Great Wu, flourishing like the midday sun? Naturally, it's that limit-breaker Shen Qing!"

"When the time comes, once Shen Qing, Great Wu's number one heaven's pride, dies, Great Wu's fortune will surely decline! Then it will be the time for my White Dragon Sect to overturn heaven and change the day! Hahaha!"

"Laughter suddenly erupted in the room."

"Just then, the room's door opened."

"A figure swiftly walked into the room, went straight to an empty seat, grabbed the lamb chops on the table and started gnawing."

"It wasn't for nothing that I eavesdropped for so long; I didn't expect you to actually give me a surprise, and you know quite a lot. As a reward, I'll let you die with some dignity."

"The room instantly fell silent, and Lu Hei Zhang sprang up with a dark face."

"Sir, who are you? You've been eavesdropping on our conversation just now."

"Shen Qing put down the lamb chops, lifted his head: 'You were just discussing me; don't you know me?'"

"Let me introduce myself: I am Shen Qing, Commandant of the Qingzhou Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"That is, the limit-breaker Shen Qing you've been talking about."

"Everyone's face in the room began to turn pale."

"Lu Da shouted: 'Run!'"

"The six people in the room immediately scattered, running in all directions."

"But the next moment, Shen Qing picked up the chopsticks on the table, lightly flicked them, and dozens of sword-like beams shot out."

"The sound of shattering furniture mixed with the sound of tearing flesh rang out, and the legs of all six were cleanly cut off."

"Before anyone could even run out of the room, they collapsed to the ground, continually wailing."

"Shen Qing slowly rose, walked unhurriedly toward Lu Da, and said: 'I said it—you told me what I wanted to hear, so I will give you a dignified death.'"

"Why didn't you listen? Look how undignified this has become."

"Shen Qing kicked out, flipping Lu Da over: 'You are Heiyan Zhang Lu Da, right?'"

"I'll ask you a few questions; if you answer well, I'll let you die more comfortably."

"Where is that demonic blade you've been talking about?"

"This is what Shen Qing cares about most; his Crimson Sky is fine for now."

"But it's still somewhat insufficient when facing the Primordial Core Realm; as his cultivation advances, retiring Crimson Sky is already on the agenda."

"Lu Da, seeing Shen Qing's face, also gave up resistance; he had heard of Shen Qing's reputation—able to read people's eyes and hear their inner voices—lying to him is useless."

"So Lu Da also couldn't be bothered to hide anything; anyway, it's all just death, so it's better to come clean early—this way he can die more easily."

"Moreover, upon reflection, Lu Da has enjoyed life and struggled enough in his lifetime."

"Finally, dying at Shen Qing's hands wouldn't be disgraceful either."

"Lu Da coughed up a mouthful of blood: 'Lord Shen, your strike is indeed swift and decisive.'"

"I am convinced."

"The demonic blade is located ninety li to the south of here, inside a high mountain called Lock Python Mountain."

"Shen Qing continued asking: 'How many White Dragon Sect members are stationed guarding Lock Python Mountain in total?'"

"Lu Da still candidly said: 'Siphoning Great Wu's fortune to forge the demonic blade—those who know this should be as few as possible; moreover, I have never entered Lock Python Mountain myself.'"

"However, based on my guess, there should be no more than ten people inside the mountain, and there is indeed a formidable figure to watch out for."

Earth Strong Star, Wandering Impermanence.

Shen Qing raised an eyebrow.

The White Dragon Sect, remnants of the former dynasty, has many ways to cultivate talent, and naturally many experts as well.

Among them, the most famous are the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang and the Seventy-Two Earth Fiends.

It is said that each Earth Fiend starts at the Primordial Core Realm.

This Earth Strong Star is one of the Seventy-Two Earth Fiends.

Shen Qing raised a finger and pointed it at Lu Da's brow.

"What is the name of this demonic blade?"

Lu Da also seemed to have sensed their own death, lay on the ground adjusting to the most comfortable position, and then spoke.

"The name of the demonic blade is."

"Slay Dragon."