Chapter 320: The Saber

Facing the arrogant questioning of the high and mighty Fairy, Cheng Feng and the other two looked at each other, their hearts filled with fear and hesitation.

Looking at this situation, refusing was certainly not an option, but if they agreed to the demands of these two cultivators, would they face even more terrifying consequences?

This was worth pondering.

Being able to leave that monk alive and then bring him over, Cheng Feng already knew what the three of them could be used for.

But did they have the power to resist?

They did not.

"We... are willing." Su Qiang summoned his courage and spoke first to answer on behalf of the three. This was their only choice. The situation truly left them no other way!

Cheng Feng was his brother-in-law, and Wei Zhuang was Cheng Feng's loyal follower; if he died, he could still ensure his younger sister received favorable treatment from Cheng Feng.

If Cheng Feng died, wouldn't his younger sister become a widow?

The Su Family's vengeance was still waiting for Cheng Feng to avenge it for him!

Seeing Su Qiang stand out first, the two Fairies showed no reaction; this task was the same regardless of who did it, it was just killing a monk.

"Fine, since you have stood out, then it shall be you! Rest assured, it is not a difficult task, but rather a good thing.

Do you want to become a cultivator like us? To fly through the sky and burrow into the earth, capable of anything? Kill this monk, and I will bestow a fortuitous encounter upon you."

Hearing that there was such a good thing, Su Qiang's eyes lit up.

Su Qiang's heartbeat could not help but accelerate, his eyes flickering with a light that was both excited and apprehensive. He looked around, confirming he had not misheard.

This sudden opportunity was like sweet rain falling from the sky, allowing him, an Ordinary martial artist, to instantly see the dawn of changing his fate.

"Is... is it true?" Su Qiang asked with a trembling voice, both disbelieving and full of anticipation. He looked at the two Fairies, only to see them smiling, their eyes revealing a majesty and compassion that brooked no doubt.

"Naturally it is true, we never break our word." Hua Xie parted her red lips, her voice crisp and pleasant, like a mountain spring, washing away the dust in Su Qiang's heart.

"Fortuitous encounters and trials coexist. You need only complete this task with a pure heart, and you will be able to open your path of cultivation."

Cheng Feng, listening from the side, felt it was just a trick to fool fools; could a fortuitous encounter given by others really be that easy to take?

Su Qiang, however, took a deep breath, his gaze becoming firm. He looked toward the "monk" who had been mentioned, only to see the other party sitting in meditation with eyes closed, his expression peaceful, seemingly indifferent to everything around him.

But Su Qiang knew that beneath this calmness, he was also a powerful Immortal.

Yet for the sake of that dream-like path of cultivation, he was willing to try.

"Good! I am willing to accept this trial!" Su Qiang said loudly, his voice carrying unquestionable determination.

"Remember, what we are testing is not only your courage, but also your intellect and choices; once you start, there is no turning back." Hua Kai also reminded him softly, her voice like a spring breeze, making Su Qiang's nervous mood settle slightly.

As the Fairy's words fell, the entire scene seemed to freeze for a moment. Su Qiang took a deep breath, took a step, and slowly walked toward the monk. Every step felt unusually heavy, because he knew that once this step was taken, there was no turning back.

Just as Su Qiang was about to approach the monk, a breeze blew by, bringing a trace of an unusual aura.

The monk slowly opened his eyes, those pupils deep and bright, as if they could perceive all things in the world. He smiled slightly, and in that smile, there was both approval of Su Qiang's choice and a hidden, deeper meaning.

"Benefactor, do you know that true cultivation does not lie in external power, but in internal practice?" The monk's voice was gentle yet powerful, piercing Su Qiang's soul. "If you truly seek the Dao, why be in such a hurry for this momentary gain?"

But Su Qiang remained unmoved: "What the Master says is true, but a fortuitous encounter for cultivation must also be fought for by oneself.

A few months ago, my entire family was killed, yet no one came to help.

My young sister took me to seek medical treatment alone, and no one came to help either.

Today, seeing you Immortals dueling here, I realize my own vision was narrow.

For the sake of the Fairy's cultivation method, I must offend you."

Having said that, he raised his saber to hack. Although Su Qiang's movements were fierce, facing the monk's body, which seemed like a wall of copper and iron, his Steel Saber appeared so powerless.

Every hack only sparked a string of sparks, yet it failed to even scratch the other party's clothing. The monk remained sitting with eyes closed, a faint smile on the corners of his mouth, as if he were completely indifferent to all of this.

Seeing this, Hua Xie's delicate brows furrowed slightly, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes. She knew well that this monk was by no means an ordinary person. Thus, she could not help but look at Cheng Feng and Wei Zhuang, her eyes containing an inexplicable meaning.

Cheng Feng and Wei Zhuang naturally understood Hua Xie's gaze. The two looked at each other, and without needing to speak, they tacitly stepped forward at the same time, each unleashing their signature skills, attempting to assist Su Qiang in breaking through this seemingly insurmountable defense.

Cheng Feng brandished the long saber in his hand, the blade like a thunderbolt, carrying the sound of tearing wind, striking directly at the monk's vital neck; while Wei Zhuang's movements were agile, like a ghost, the Shark Tooth in his hand flickering with cold light, specializing in attacking the monk's weak points.

Although the two launched fierce attacks and cooperated seamlessly, they still failed to cause the slightest harm to the monk.

The monk remained sitting with eyes closed, a layer of invisible shielding seemingly around his body, dissolving all attacks into nothingness. A faint smile remained on his face, as if he were enjoying this sudden contest, or perhaps testing the determination and perseverance of Su Qiang and the others.

"Hmph, mere mortals, and you dare to try to shake my Protective Buddhist Dharma?" The monk finally spoke, his voice light but carrying unquestionable majesty. "The path of cultivation is not a feat of a single day; it requires a focused mind and perseverance. If you truly have this ambition, you should first abandon the darkness and embrace the light."

Hearing this, Su Qiang and the others felt a shock in their hearts, and the weapons in their hands stopped involuntarily.

They looked at each other; unable to break the monk's defense, continuing was useless.

Seeing this situation, Hua Xie turned her gaze toward the Broken Short Sword belonging to Li Chenfeng in her sister Hua Kai's hand.

Hua Kai was somewhat reluctant, but seeing the situation before her, she had no choice but to reluctantly take out the short sword and place it in Hua Xie's hand.

Hua Xie then took out her own metallic-colored Willow Branch and her sister Hua Kai's Black Thorn Whip, handing them to Cheng Feng and the other two.

"Your Ordinary weapons are not good enough. Here, one for each of you. As long as you kill the monk, all three of you will be gifted a fortuitous encounter."

Looking at the Broken Sword in his hand and the weapons of the other two, Cheng Feng was also stunned.

His heart grew increasingly heavy.

This sudden, heaven-sent fortuitous encounter was likely not so easy to take!!!

Giving Wei Zhuang a look, Wei Zhuang swapped the Willow Branch in his hand for the Broken Sword Cheng Feng held.

Cheng Feng stood with his back to the two Fairies, sizing up the situation before him, secretly pondering: "I wonder if the Mechanical Dog's bullets can cause effective damage."