Chapter 129: Gathering at Zhonghua Lou

While Huaikong, Huaimie, and Bai Ling were rushing to Zhongyuan one after another, Dongying was also undergoing earth-shaking changes at this time.

After Lao Tianhuang of Dongying was rendered infertile by Demon Person Duan Fengyun, coupled with the death of the Eight-Headed Serpent, the combination of his burning rage and heart-wrenching pain caused this ambitious politician to pass away not long after.

When Lao Tianhuang was on the throne, Dongying was like a solid block of iron under his iron-fisted rule.

But now that Lao Tianhuang was dead, the entire Dongying fell into chaos, and the throne sparked a scramble throughout the entire imperial family.

As the best successor to the throne, the number one swordsman of Dongying left the Dongying Imperial Palace directly after helping the imperial family quell the rebellion.

Huang Ying only helped quell the rebellion because of a promise he had made to Lao Tianhuang, but he had no interest in the throne.

He was obsessed with martial arts and the blade; in order to pursue the highest realm of martial arts, he gave up the opportunity to become Emperor, which was within his easy reach.

His cultivation had long since reached Golden Blade Qi, and he had gained the recognition of the Shocking Silence Blade.

The Shocking Silence Blade, a blade so named that no one could lift it, had its sharpness hidden away due to a century of loneliness.

Therefore, anyone who took the blade would inevitably be injured; even martial arts masters who used their internal energy to contend with the blade still ended up with ruptured Meridians.

Relying on his own unyielding fighting spirit and powerful cultivation, Huang Ying finally moved the blade and became its master.

Having already defeated all opponents in Dongying, Huang Ying learned that Duan Fengyun and the other three had arrived in Dongying and slain the Eight-Headed Serpent, and he became interested in the martial arts of Zhongyuan.

At the same time, he was also filled with fighting spirit toward the two Martial Arts Myths, Duan Fengyun and Wuming.

After Huang Ying gave up the fight for the throne and the Dongying imperial family chose a new Emperor, Huang Ying left Dongying alone and headed for the Central Plains Martial Arts.

The purpose of his trip was to compete with the experts of the Central Plains Martial Arts, for he was mad for battle.

Now, Duan Fengyun and the other three had become the targets of public criticism, with everyone's focus pointed directly at the four of them.

At this moment, the four, who had been traveling with a single purpose, finally arrived at Zhonghua Lou.

The four had not been to Zhonghua Lou for a long time, and things had changed at Zhonghua Lou.

The waiter who used to flatter Duan Fengyun had long since resigned and returned home, settling down to start a family and run a small business.

Upon seeing Duan Fengyun and the other three, the manager hurriedly arranged a private room for them and then provided them with wine and food.

Having traveled all the way, the four were already famished; since they had reached Zhonghua Lou, they might as well eat their fill first.

While the four were tucking in, the room door was opened.

An old acquaintance of the four, Jian Chen, walked in with two pots of wine, a smile on his face, and said:

"Everyone, long time no see!"

After hearing Jian Chen's greeting, the four stopped their chopsticks and greeted him:

"Jian Chen, long time no see!"

Jian Chen placed the wine on the table and said:

"I would like to have a drink with you all; I wonder if you would do me the honor."

As time passed, the grievances between the four and Jian Chen had long since vanished with the wind.

Duan Fengyun pulled out a chair and said:

"Please, sit!"

Jian Chen sat down, opened the wine pots, and began to drink with the four.

Jian Chen looked around and did not see that familiar face; he gathered his courage and asked with concern:

"Why do I only see you, and not your families?

Why didn't you bring them along to visit Zhonghua Lou?"

"Drinking leads to mistakes, drinking leads to mistakes."

This phrase was now cycling through the minds of the four; they had actually forgotten the greatest purpose of their trip because of drinking.

Bu Jingyun, who had reacted, knew who Jian Chen wanted to ask about.

He answered truthfully:

"Because a despicable fellow has recently appeared in the Jianghu, and to prevent him from harming Chuchu and the others, we sent them to a safe place."

Jian Chen said in disbelief:

"What kind of person could actually make the four of you have such worries and take such actions?"

Duan Fengyun did not want to drag it out too much, so he said directly:

"That is a long story. Where is Senior Wuming?

We need his help with this matter!"

Jian Chen looked at the four in astonishment, and seeing Jian Chen's expression, the four immediately felt that something was wrong.

Jian Chen spoke up and said:

"Don't you know?

Master has been away from Zhonghua Lou for a long time. Before he left, he said he wanted to see all of the Central Plains Martial Arts and wanted to realize a new realm amidst the mountains and rivers.

Since Master left, there has been no news, and I do not know where he is now."

Duan Fengyun and the other three were momentarily speechless; they had traveled all the way to Zhonghua Lou only to be told that Wuming was not there.

Not having seen Wuming, Qin Shuang had no choice but to inform Jian Chen of the situation.

Upon hearing that a figure like Di Shitian had appeared in the Jianghu, Jian Chen was filled with disbelief.

Having no goal or place to go for the moment, the four stayed behind at Jian Chen's repeated invitation.

At this time, inside Tianmen, Di Shitian received news from the divine official: the four leaders of Shiwangbao—East, South, West, and North—had all been killed, and through the wounds, it was discovered that it was all the work of Bu Jingyun.

Upon learning the news, Di Shitian was not angry; instead, he was very happy.

Because his plan required Bu Jingyun and the others to be as strong as possible, so that his plan could be perfectly implemented.

Seeing that the time was about right, Di Shitian prepared to meet these four young men.

He asked:

"Pass down the order: the four great leaders of Shiwangbao—East, South, West, and North—have been killed by Bu Jingyun; my Tianmen is to take over Shiwangbao."

"Divine Official, where are those four brats, Duan Fengyun and the others, currently located?"

"This seat intends to meet with these four lads."

Divine Official replied:

"Reporting to Master, Duan Fengyun and the other three are currently at Wuming's Zhonghua Lou!"

Di Shitian sighed with emotion:

"Oh, those four lads are with Wuming.

Doesn't that mean I can wipe them out along with Wuming all at once!"

Divine Official shook his head and said:

"Master, Wuming is not at Zhonghua Lou; Wuming left Zhonghua Lou a year ago, and to this day, no one knows his whereabouts.

Currently, only Duan Fengyun and the other three, along with Wuming's disciple Jian Chen, are at Zhonghua Lou."

Upon hearing this, Di Shitian dismissively said:

"It doesn't matter if Wuming isn't there; since his disciple is there, presumably the Hero Sword is there too.

Divine Official, Divine Calculator, put down what you are doing and accompany me to Zhonghua Lou.

Shenjiang, Pojun, you two also come with me to see your old friends.

Shenmu, you need not go; stay at Tianmen and manage Tianmen well."

Di Shitian had never had much interest in Duan Fengyun and the other three, nor in Wuming.

It was only that according to the calculations of Divine Calculator, the day of Jingrui is when the Divine Dragon is at its weakest, and to slaughter the dragon, he must make use of seven divine weapons.

And Duan Fengyun's Yellow Emperor Sword, Bu Jingyun's Peerless Sword, Nie Feng's Snow Drink Saber, Qin Shuang's Thunder-Shock Axe, and Jian Chen's Hero Sword were all weapons he had selected.

Shenmu nodded, while Shenjiang, upon hearing that they were going to find Duan Fengyun and the other three, was extremely excited; he had waited a long time for this opportunity to take revenge.

After Di Shitian gave the order, he took Divine Calculator, Divine Official, Divine General, and Pojun and rushed toward Zhonghua Lou.

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