Chapter 186: The Forbidden Ground

Yu Liancheng and Xiaoxiannv have already stepped into the cave.

The cave is pitch black, so dark one cannot see one's own fingers.

Xiaoxiannv lit a small fire-starter; though small, this fire-starter was made at great expense, its light is very strong, and even if it burned for a day and a night, it would not go out.

The two had not walked many steps before they saw several corpses lying on the ground, all dressed as martial arts world figures.

"The Jinling Three Swords, whose sharpness can cut metal; it is said these three brothers have decent sword skills, yet who would have thought they would die here."

"Huibianfu and the Owl; these two were both blind, and were most skilled at listening to the wind to determine positions. It seems they killed each other."

Xiaoxiannv is as familiar with these martial arts figures as if they were her own family treasures, and was actually able to state their origins one by one.

Before they died, they could all be considered figures of some standing, but it is a pity that now they have all become corpses without the slightest value.

Yu Liancheng could not help but shake his head.

Treasure stirs the human heart; the conspiracy Jiang Biehe fabricated with the Treasure Map was actually far from seamless. Many old martial arts veterans might not have failed to see the clues. It was just that the treasure of Yan Nantian was too precious; they would rather believe it existed than believe it did not.

And once they truly arrived at this place and discovered that there were others who had come for the Treasure Map, they feared being beaten to the punch, so they treated this as the treasure and began to fight desperately regardless of everything.

This scam is so similar to the one led by the Yunmeng Fairy and the Happy King, only that one caused a much greater stir, directly burying most of the martial arts world and almost creating a generational gap among the old masters.

Human hearts are greedy indeed.

The two continued to walk into the depths of the cave; the cave was surprisingly deep, winding, and secluded, with a chilling coldness that invaded the body, and from time to time, one could see corpses holding weapons.

Before long, the firelight ahead brightened significantly. Yu Liancheng's heart stirred; he took Xiaoxiannv Zhang Jing by the hand, hid in the shadows, and looked toward the direction where weapons were clashing.

He saw thirteen coffins placed in the open space ahead. In front of each coffin were spirit tablets and sacred curtains. The eerie cold wind blowing from the tunnel caused the goose-yellow sacred curtains to flutter and dance, creating an indescribable sense of eeriness.

It turned out that this "place of treasure" was the Emei Jin-di, the place where the Emei Sect's past sect leaders were interred.

It is a pity that the Emei Jin-di, where one usually cannot see a single person, was already a scene of flashing blades and sword shadows, with endless fighting, and was very lively.

If divided roughly, there are two factions on the scene.

One faction consists of martial arts figures who came to find the treasure, and the other consists of Emei experts who came to guard the forbidden ground.

These Emei experts, seeing people trespassing in the forbidden ground, no longer cared whether it was a misunderstanding; they were determined to wipe these martial arts figures out.

The Emei Sect not only has many disciples who can form the Emei Sword Formation, greatly increasing their power, but also has the Emei sect leader, Elders, and other experts helping out. Even though the martial arts figures present are not mediocre, they are being driven back step by step at this moment.

"Look, it's Xiaoyuer."

Zhang Jing pointed with her slender hand, and Yu Liancheng looked in that direction, indeed seeing Xiaoyuer.

This kid had also seen the Treasure Map, so it is not surprising that he appeared in the forbidden ground.

At this moment, Xiaoyuer was being forced to roll all over the ground by three Emei disciples, letting out strange cries repeatedly.

But this kid is eccentric and clever, and having eaten pills refined by the "Divine Physician" Wan Chunliu since childhood, he has a body of copper and iron, so there is no need to worry about him being killed by the Emei disciples for the time being.

"It is truly very lively here. You first point out to me which famous figures are here, so that I can gauge my strength when I make a move later." Yu Liancheng swept his gaze across the scene.

Zhang Jing nodded and first pointed to a thin, refined Daoist in white socks, a blue robe, and a black hairpin with a high bun, saying: "This person is the current sect leader of the Emei Sect, Shenxi Daozhang. This person's sword skills are exquisite, his internal energy is profound, and he can already be considered a top-tier figure of the current generation."

Yu Liancheng nodded.

Zhang Jing then pointed to a thin and withered old man and said: "This is the number one master of the current 'Eagle Claw Sect', known as 'Seeing People as Chickens', Wang Yizhua."

Yu Liancheng said: "'Seeing People as Chickens'? This nickname is quite interesting."

Zhang Jing sneered: "This nickname was actually chosen by himself, meaning that no matter who it is, they are all like little chicks; when an eagle catches a chick, doesn't it only take one grab?"

Her voice was somewhat disdainful, only because although this Wang Yizhua has a great reputation, he had already been forced to retreat repeatedly by a few young Emei disciples, looking utterly disheveled.

"That yellow-robed monk is Huangji Dashi of Wutaishan Jiming Si." Zhang Jing pointed to a yellow-robed monk.

"First there was one who grabs chickens, and now there is a chicken; it is truly quite interesting." Yu Liancheng could not help but smile.

"That old man in blue is Xiaoyun Jushi, who is peerless in the world for his Qigong and known as 'One Shout Opens the Mountain'; that one is Sun Tiannan, the sect leader of the 'Tiannan Sword Sect'; the one next to him is Qiu Qingbo, the sect leader of the spear-wielding family 'ZJ Qiu Clan'..."

"Alright, no need to introduce them; I already have an idea." Yu Liancheng shook his head as he watched. Although these people's martial arts are not bad, they are truly not worth looking at. They are called long-famous experts, but if they were to really fight, I fear they wouldn't last thirty moves under Xiaoxiannv.

These experts are quite watered down.

"When do you intend to make a move?" Xiaoxiannv did not care; in her view, these people were indeed not worthy of Yu Liancheng's attention.

"Right now."

After saying this, Yu Liancheng's figure flickered and he appeared under the firelight, wearing a smile, and said loudly: "How lively. In the Emei Jin-di, drawing blades and guns is truly disrespectful to the Emei predecessors. Why don't you all put down your weapons, have a proper exchange, and explain the misunderstanding?"

Zhang Jing naturally followed and appeared, standing right beside Yu Liancheng.

The man known as 'One Shout Opens the Mountain', Xiaoyun Jushi, sneered: "Two more people have broken into the Emei Jin-di, and one of them is even a woman. How can the Emei disciples still sit still? This is truly an unprecedented strange event in the martial arts world."

While he spoke, the corner of his eye looked toward Shenxi Daozhang.

Shenxi Daozhang's face was as heavy as water, but the Emei disciples all around could not help but stir, their faces showing anger.

"It's him and Xiaoxiannv..."

Xiaoyuer could not help but shrink his neck.

The impression Yu Liancheng left on him was too deep; he is full of schemes, but it seems no method works in front of this person. And whoever dares to plot against Yu Liancheng ends up suffering themselves.

Yu Liancheng smiled slightly: "I am Yu Liancheng. I have come to the Emei Jin-di to mediate the conflicts between you all. If you have a moment, you might as well listen to what I have to say."

Shenxi Daozhang sneered: "What is your status? Trespassing in the Emei Jin-di is already a capital offense; you actually have the gall to come and mediate?"

"Me? Could it be that you all do not recognize me? I am the 'Heavenly Soldier Master', Yu Liancheng." Yu Liancheng said with a smile.

"'Heavenly Soldier Master'? Where did this nobody come from?" Shenxi Daozhang frowned and waved his hand: "No matter who you are, as long as you break into the Emei Jin-di, you must pay the price."

Two Emei disciples had already made their move, two sword lights crossing like flood dragons, stabbing straight toward Yu Liancheng's chest and abdomen.