Chapter 315: The Blood Demon Emerges, Blood Disaster Rages

On the third day of the third month, on the shores of Dongting Lake.

The major powers gathered here.

At this moment, a fine rain fell, and the lake’s surface was shrouded in mist.

A small boat leisurely approached. On the boat was a figure wearing a straw raincoat and a bamboo hat, holding a fishing rod, with a calm expression. It was Chu Liang, who had arrived early.

Before long, the fishing rod dipped, and the water surface rippled.

Chu Liang smiled slightly and immediately lifted the rod, catching a large fish three fingers wide.

“Not bad luck.”

He casually tossed the fish onto the shore and instructed, “Kui Huo, make a pot of fish porridge. We’ll have a fight later, which will consume a lot of energy, so it’ll be good to replenish afterward.”

“Yes, Master!”

On the shore, a Grandmaster-level puppet responded.

This puppet was not left behind by Puppet Master Mo, but was made by Chu Liang a few days ago. He named it “Kui Huo,” and it was a fire-type puppet.

The successful creation of this puppet meant that Chu Liang’s puppetry skills had also reached the Grandmaster realm.

On the lakeshore, experts from various powers were whispering among themselves.

“This Grandmaster Chu is truly young. He looks to be not even thirty, yet he’s already a peak Grandmaster, even causing the Lingnan Divine Saber, who has been in seclusion for twenty years, to appear for him!” An old man from the Meishan Sect exclaimed in amazement.

“Indeed. I’m now sixty-seven, past my prime, yet I’ve only just reached the Bone Tempering Realm, still unable to find the path to Grandmaster. I’ve truly lived in vain!” Another old man from a different sect sighed.

Seeing Chu Liang’s youth, elders from various sects felt similar sentiments.

Back then, Hu Jindao was a peerless genius, but he only became a Grandmaster in his thirties.

Clearly, Chu Liang’s talent far surpassed Hu Jindao’s.

Moreover, he was not only outstanding in saber techniques but also extraordinary in sword techniques, having defeated many Sword Dao Grandmasters over the years.

Furthermore, he was proficient in alchemy, artifact refining, formations, and everything else, as if he were an old monster reincarnated.

“That Grandmaster-level puppet was personally made by Grandmaster Chu. I was present when it was completed and became its first opponent,” said an old Grandmaster from the Snow Mountain Sect.

“I heard that Grandmaster Chu is also nurturing a Grandmaster-level Gu worm?”

“That I don’t know.”

“Speaking of which, Grandmaster Chu still doesn’t have a title.”

“Everyone, what kind of title would be worthy of a genius like Grandmaster Chu?”

“……”

When it came to titles, everyone responded enthusiastically, each with their own ideas.

The title had to be easy to remember and preferably domineering.

For example, the title “Lingnan Divine Saber” immediately conveyed that he was a peerless saber expert.

Hu Jindao thought for a moment and suggested, “Although there are many Grandmasters who use sabers, Grandmaster Chu is the best among them, a Grandmaster among Grandmasters. Why not call him ‘Saber Sovereign’?”

“Saber Sovereign?”

“Good! This title is excellent, concise and powerful!”

“Let’s not forget Duan Tiannan. Between him and Grandmaster Chu, who is truly the number one in the Saber Dao is still uncertain.”

Hearing this, the voices of the crowd immediately quieted down.

Indeed, the battle had not yet begun.

It was still unclear who would win or lose.

If Chu Liang lost, then his title of “Saber Sovereign” would seem rather unfitting, even laughable.

Just then, a saber cry suddenly echoed from afar.

“Zheng–!”

A grand saber light pierced the sky, its momentum vast and majestic, as if a deity had struck down with a saber, heading straight for Dongting Lake.

In an instant, on the shores of Dongting Lake, ten thousand sabers resonated in unison!

The sabers of all the saber wielders present unsheathed themselves halfway, as if welcoming the emperor of sabers!

Sensing this astonishing aura, everyone present was shocked.

“It’s Duan Tiannan, the Lingnan Divine Saber!”

“He’s finally here!”

Everyone stood up, their faces filled with shock or solemnity. No one could remain seated.

“He feels even stronger than he did twenty years ago. What realm has he reached now? Has he already become an immortal?”

Even the long-established veteran Grandmasters felt their hearts surge with immense waves upon seeing that saber light.

Powerful, domineering, invincible!

This was Duan Tiannan’s aura!

The crowd on the lakeshore originally had great confidence in Chu Liang.

But this saber light shattered all their beliefs, causing them to worry.

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“This is troublesome. Grandmaster Chu is in danger in this battle!”

“He’s still young. How can he compare to that old monster Duan Tiannan?”

“His Majesty has instructed us to save Grandmaster Chu at all costs in this battle. We must not let him die under Duan Tiannan’s saber!”

The imperial court had also dispatched many experts, including no less than ten Grandmaster-level imperial advisors!

At this moment, they all looked solemn, their brows furrowed.

Duan Tiannan was simply too strong. If they faced him alone, none of them would survive.

In an instant, the saber light arrived!

A wild and domineering roar resounded through the heavens and earth.

“Chu Yunyang, fight me!”

“Good!”

Chu Liang roared, his Qi and Blood surging, his fighting spirit soaring. He seemed like an unsheathed peerless saber.

He soared into the sky, the wooden boat beneath his feet exploding into pieces, and he fiercely slashed out with his saber.

This saber was domineering and world-shaking, the saber light brilliant and earth-shattering, as if it would shatter the entire world!

Boom!

The two saber lights collided.

The domineering aura swept across the four directions like a wild wind.

The lake’s surface shattered inch by inch, the water exploding, and splashes flying, shaking the heavens and earth!

“Good, you haven’t disappointed me!”

Duan Tiannan laughed. The saber light dissipated, and his true form finally appeared.

He had a head of black hair, a resolute face, and his eyes were filled with contempt, as if he were a domineering ruler surveying his kingdom. His aura was wild and domineering to the extreme.

Half-Immortal Realm!

After this clash, both of them confirmed each other’s strength.

Both were cultivating both internal and external martial arts, and both had reached the peak of the Half-Immortal Realm on both paths, peerless experts!

Their strength had already reached the limit that this world could accommodate, and they could not advance any further.

“I haven’t used my saber in twenty years! Chu Yunyang, you are qualified to be my opponent. Let’s fight to our heart’s content in this battle!”

Duan Tiannan roared, his black hair dancing wildly, his clothes fluttering, his fighting spirit already boiling!

Chu Liang’s fighting spirit was also surging, his domineering aura gushing out.

Boom!

This peerless battle officially began!

On Dongting Lake, saber Qi crisscrossed, fierce and unmatched, soaring into the heavens!

The crowd on the lakeshore was shocked. They never expected Chu Liang to be able to fight Duan Tiannan to a standstill, without any disadvantage.

“Grandmaster Chu actually has such strength!”

Even those who were familiar with Chu Liang, like Hu Jindao and the others, were shocked at this moment.

The two fought with such ferocity that those below the Grandmaster realm couldn’t even see clearly.

The aftershocks of their battle were filled with a world-destroying aura, as if they would tear everything apart, causing the hearts of the crowd on the lakeshore to tremble.

Many smaller sects had to retreat further or seek protection from Grandmaster experts of larger sects. If they didn’t, they would likely be torn to pieces by the aftershocks of the battle.

“Both of them have probably reached the pinnacle of the Grandmaster realm and have even taken a step beyond, not far from the Immortal Path.”

“To be able to witness this battle before my time is up, my life has not been in vain!”

Many Grandmasters exclaimed in amazement.

The battle on Dongting Lake had almost surpassed the limits of the mortal world, as if two celestial deities were fighting.

The imperial advisors sent by the court breathed a sigh of relief. Since Chu Liang had such strength, they wouldn’t need to intervene. They could just wait for the battle to end.

“Grandmaster Chu is kind-hearted. Over the years, he has traveled far and wide, providing disaster relief, protecting the people, eliminating demons, and upholding the Dao. For him to have such strength is truly a blessing for our Great Liang!”

“Not only is Grandmaster Chu powerful, but he is also indifferent to fame and fortune, unwilling to accept the court’s rewards. This is the true character of a superior person. Compared to him, we are somewhat vulgar.”

The various advisors spoke, their words full of praise for Chu Liang.

Having accepted the positions and resources of the Great Liang court, they were no longer free agents, certainly not as carefree as Chu Liang.

Just then, a golden-armored guard rushed over.

He looked solemn and cupped his hands, saying, “My lords, an urgent message from the court. If Grandmaster Chu is unharmed, he must immediately go to Yu Province!”

“What happened? Why such urgency?”

“Three cities in Yu Province have already become dead zones. Not a blade of grass grows, not a chicken or dog remains. Hundreds of thousands of people have been reduced to withered bones.”

“What?”

Hearing this, the advisors were all shocked, their faces filled with horror.

They exchanged glances, all recalling the records in ancient texts about a certain creature.

Demons!

True demons!