Chapter 46: Reputation Shakes the Jianghu

On the long street, one saw Lu Li strike with his second sword, like the peak of Taishan pressing down, sealing off all of Tian Boguang's vitality.

A sword mark appeared silently and soundlessly on Tian Boguang's throat.

What a terrifying sword strike!

He Xiansheng seemed to have witnessed an incredible scene; he had said earlier that he could feel absolutely no True Qi cultivation on Lu Li, yet Lu Li was able to easily suppress Tian Boguang.

Tian Boguang could easily slaughter two people like Shi Dengda, yet he could not even receive a single sword strike from Lu Li.

But now, everyone finally believed a fact: that with sword techniques like this, Lu Li might truly be able to kill Ren Woxing.

There were also some sword experts present; they could not understand what realm this sword strike of Lu Li's was, but they clearly knew that they themselves could not strike such a blow, nor could they receive it.

"What... what sword technique is this?"

Tian Boguang clutched his throat, his body gradually going limp.

"Two forms from the Five Mountains Sword Technique."

Lu Li withdrew his long sword and said nonchalantly, "Your lightness skill is not bad; I originally thought the first sword would be enough."

"Heh, not bad, you say? To be able to see such a sword technique before I die, I have no regrets..."

As he spoke, Tian Boguang's eyelids drooped, and his entire body collapsed onto the long street.

Immediately following, a hissing sound emitted from his entire body.

That sword strike of Lu Li's had not only slashed his throat but had also permeated all the bones and meridians of his body.

That Tian Boguang could hold on for this long was already a sign of his deep martial arts.

The lecherous thief 'Lone Traveler of Ten Thousand Miles' Tian Boguang, whom the righteous sects of the Jianghu had failed to suppress for over a decade, was dead!

The long street was deathly silent; whether it was the Jianghu figures standing to the side or the trembling merchants and wealthy guests, not a single person dared to speak.

From Lu Li's two sword strikes killing Tian Boguang, it had been nothing more than the time of a single breath.

This man was too fast, to the point that many people could not even react.

But no matter who they were, they were deeply shocked by Lu Li's two sword strikes.

So much so that everyone present had a thought in their hearts: to learn martial arts, one must practice the sword; these two strikes were too cool!

It was just that, could such a powerful sword technique really exist in the human world? If Lu Li were to say right now that he was an immortal cultivator, everyone would have no choice but to believe it!

The many Jianghu guests stared blankly at Lu Li, instantly recalling the legends of Lu Li from recent years.

"No wonder he doesn't hold the Songshan Sect's Great Protectors in his eyes, killing them as soon as he says he will."

"No wonder he doesn't care at all about the talk of righteous and evil sects, daring to follow Xiang Wentian to rescue Ren Woxing, and then, despite the pressure from Ren Yingying and Xiang Wentian, killing Ren Woxing."

"What Five Mountains Sword Sects? What Sun Moon Holy Cult?"

"That's it!"

"If I had his level of martial arts, why would I care about what is righteous or evil, or care about the coercion of authority? Any obstacle before my eyes could be slashed apart with a single sword."

Lu Li stood on the long street, his expression calm.

Perhaps for others, killing Tian Boguang was a major event to boast about.

After all, the Masters of various sects had once pursued Tian Boguang, yet they had all let him escape.

But for Lu Li, it was truly as ordinary as killing a mountain bandit.

"I must trouble you all to dispose of Tian Boguang's corpse; it would be best to find a vegetable market to display it."

"He did all sorts of evil while alive; after death, it can serve as a warning to others and deter those of lecherous and evil nature."

Everyone was shocked by Lu Li, and hearing the task Lu Li had assigned, they subconsciously obeyed, saying, "Easily done, easily done."

"As long as Young Master Lu has instructions, we will never refuse."

Having said that, many people walked up and carried away Tian Boguang's corpse.

Later, when displayed at the vegetable market, no one was seen watching during the day, but every morning after the night passed, one could see countless rotten vegetables and spit covering his body, along with new knife wounds and bruises from kicks and punches; clearly, those he had defiled could not vent the hatred in their hearts.

Many days later,

it was finally disposed of by the local government, burned in a fire, and buried in the wilderness.

And this display of swordsmanship by Lu Li was different from the relatively private occasions at Meizhuang, Mount Heng (Hunan), and Taishan.

With two sword strikes, Tian Boguang did not even have a chance to run.

This time, countless people witnessed his swordsmanship; word spread from ten to a hundred, and the news quickly spread throughout the north and south of the Jianghu.

Almost no one did not know the name of Lu Li; his reputation shook the Jianghu.

...... In a private room of an inn, Liang Fa grabbed Lu Li's hand and said excitedly, "Senior Brother!"

"It has been half a year since you left Huashan, and we have not met."

"Now that I see you are safe, Junior Brother is indescribably happy."

"Recently, the Jianghu has been full of rumors about you; I was originally half-doubting, but today, seeing your two sword strikes, I believe it all!"

"When I return to the mountain, I must tell the Master and Junior Brothers all about it; they are not as lucky as I am to have seen it with my own eyes..."

In fact, Liang Fa was originally a silent and reserved man, but seeing Lu Li today, he seemed to have endless words, pouring them out like beans from a tipped bag.

Lu Li was also in a very good mood to see the two of them again.

"It's not that mysterious; it was just something done in passing."

"Speaking of sword techniques, I have indeed gained some new insights."

"But you two, how did you come to the Hengshan territory?"

Lin Pingzhi said, "Reporting to Senior Brother, it is because the Demonic Cult has been rampant recently, so the Master sent the two of us to assist."

It turned out that people of all sorts had suddenly emerged everywhere, and many small sects had already been wiped out.

And since the Hengshan Sect was closest to the Demonic Cult and the situation was not good, the other Four Mountains had all sent disciples to help.

The Songshan Sect disciples who had fought with Tian Boguang earlier had also come for this reason.

The Demonic Cult wants to attack Hengshan? This matter was somewhat inexplicable.

Dongfang Bubai has been the Cult Leader for so many years; although his martial arts are peerless, he seems not to care about power struggles at all.

This time, the Demonic Cult's massive mobilization is somewhat suspicious.

Lu Li turned his head to look at the young girl who had previously been abducted by Tian Boguang and said, "Junior Sister is from Hengshan, right? What is the situation like now?"

The young girl performed a salute and said in a crisp voice, "Yilin of Hengshan thanks Senior Brother Lu for saving my life."

"Recently, members of the Demonic Cult have indeed been frequently harassing Hengshan. Master brought us down the mountain, but I... I unexpectedly ended up being captured by that scoundrel Tian Boguang."

"That Tian Boguang did not bully me; he only told me not to get involved in this matter, saying that living a happy life with him... with him would be better."

"Moreover, he also said that this matter seems to be related to... Senior Brother Lu and the Saintess of the Demonic Cult."

Only then did Lu Li realize that this little nun was Yilin.

He had not expected that after Tian Boguang abducted her once at Mount Heng (Hunan) and was stopped by Linghu Chong, he had actually run to Hengshan to abduct Yilin again, only to be encountered by Lu Li this time and killed on the spot.

And as for what Tian Boguang said, the Demonic Cult's massive mobilization might truly be related to Lu Li killing Ren Woxing.

At this moment, Liang Fa also said, "Senior Brother, I have also heard some news."

"It seems that many people within the Demonic Cult are fiercely loyal to Ren Woxing and that Saintess. This time, the Demonic Cult is acting rampantly because they have come prepared; they might be detrimental to you, Senior Brother."

Lu Li laughed and said, "No matter. You need not worry about my safety; I have my own contingency plans."

In Lu Li's view, unless Dongfang Bubai takes action personally, the others are simply not enough to withstand a single strike of his sword.

Furthermore, even if he were truly unable to defeat them due to their superior numbers, he could leave this world at any time and return to Tianxuan Continent.

Therefore, as far as Lu Li is concerned, he is not afraid at all.

"Tomorrow, let us make a trip to Hengshan."

Lu Li had originally intended to go to Hengshan to view the mountains and pay respects to the sword, and since Liang Fa and the other also needed to report in, and they could incidentally escort the little master Yilin back, they did indeed need to make a trip to Hengshan.