Chapter 167: Worthy of Great Lack of Virtue
The sound of “Boom, boom, boom” echoed as the two True Realm martial artists clashed, leaving the area looking as if it had been ravaged by a natural disaster, with ravines and dust clouds everywhere.
Amidst the dust and smoke, Shi Feizhe, wielding a white long sword formed from True Qi, executed the 《Twelve-Layered Pagoda》, parrying Xiao Zhan’s long spear with a series of “Clang, clang, clang.”
“We really aren’t enemies! Fan Jianqiang and I really do know each other!”
“We’re good friends!”
“You know him too, why don’t we sit down and have a chat!”
Xiao Zhan didn’t stop. His long spear was heavy, solid, and ruthless, each thrust aimed directly at Shi Feizhe’s vital points!
However, Shi Feizhe handled it with ease because Xiao Zhan’s spear technique was truly simple.
Simple didn’t mean weak. An ordinary True Realm martial artist would likely struggle to parry even one of those spear thrusts, especially with Xiao Zhan burning his lifespan to gain immense power.
If it were a weakling like Hua Xiaomei, they would probably cry out “Hey, can we reconcile?” after just two hits?
Shi Feizhe could handle it with ease because he was truly strong!
With a “Clang,” Xiao Zhan saw that Shi Feizhe was becoming familiar with his spear technique, growing more and more relaxed.
He knew he likely wouldn’t be able to kill the person before him.
This person knows too much, he can’t be left alive!
I really want to kill this person for you.
But…
He was also reaching his limit!
So be it!
Let’s leave it to fate and do what we can!
“Hah!!!” He roared with fury, his long spear transforming into a blood-colored dragon, stirring up a boundless crimson hurricane that churned the heavens and earth, changing the colors of the wind and clouds.
Holy shit, what grudge do I have against you?!
You’re burning your lifespan to fight me to the death, is this fucking worth it?
Damn it!
Seeing Xiao Zhan’s move, Shi Feizhe cursed in his heart, but there was nothing he could do.
A surge of sword Qi erupted from his body, a torrential, endless stream of white sword Qi coalescing into a giant white sword that clashed against Xiao Zhan’s blood dragon spear.
The collision of the immense sword Qi and the blood dragon was visible even from miles away!
With a “Boom,” the earth was torn apart by the shockwaves of their attacks, creating a bottomless chasm. The dust and smoke billowing from the impact obscured the sky, turning the area into a sandstorm.
On one side of the chasm stood Xiao Zhan, on the other, Shi Feizhe.
Looking at the unscathed Shi Feizhe, Xiao Zhan said with a bitter smile, “So, you’re that strong!”
With a “Crack,” the red-tasseled spear in his hand shattered, falling into the chasm along with his aged body.
Shi Feizhe leaped down into the chasm, his figure flickering as he caught Xiao Zhan in mid-air.
Xiao Zhan had already breathed his last.
“…”
Don’t you die on me!
I’ve been holding back this whole time!
I just wanted to know where Fan Jianqiang is, and you had to go and fight me to the death!
Why bother? Why bother?!
What the hell is going on here?!
I just don’t get it!
Shi Feizhe looked at Xiao Zhan, who had died after burning his lifespan, in his arms, as light as a bundle of straw.
He sighed!
His mood at this moment was as miserable as working overtime all night, like a stampede of ten thousand grass mud horses had trampled over his heart.
Fan Jianqiang, Fan Jianqiang, when I find you, I’m definitely going to feed you two pounds of shit first!
Then, he lit a fire and cremated Xiao Zhan.
This person was at least Fan Jianqiang’s friend, so by association, he was also his friend.
What virtue and ability does Fan Jianqiang possess to have such a friend?!
Unlike me, Shi Feizhe, only someone with a great lack of virtue could have a friend like Fan Jianqiang!
We’re both friends, why is there such a huge difference?!
Watching the fire consuming Xiao Zhan, Shi Feizhe pondered.
He had realized that something was wrong with the Sacred Heart Cult!
While Shi Feizhe sensed something amiss, Chen Fulíng finally felt safe.
Today had truly been a nightmare for her.
She had been following her family as they prepared to flee to Jiangling, then sail upriver to her maternal grandmother’s home in Liang Province to seek refuge. But just as they set up camp, a man charged in, killing everyone he saw!
Their family’s guards were no match for this man. Her butler was killed, her father was killed, her mother was killed, the maidservant by her side was killed.
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She didn’t even know what was happening.
She was terrified, she didn’t even have time to grieve.
She heard others call the man “Ergou,” it seemed he was a runaway slave from her family.
Just as the murderer was about to kill her, someone intervened and saved her. She and the few remaining maidservants fled in panic, and luckily, they weren’t caught in the crossfire between the two True Realm martial artists.
Now, the terrifying, thunderous sounds of battle had finally ceased.
For the first time, she realized that the most terrifying thing wasn’t the man-eating mountain elf her mother used to tell her about, but the clash between martial artists.
She was so scared that the next second, she and the few people around her would be caught in the crossfire, crushed to death like insects.
“It’s alright now!”
A while after the rumbling sounds stopped, Chen Fulíng, who was hiding behind a large rock, embraced by several maidservants, suddenly heard someone speak.
She lifted her head and saw Shi Feizhe looking at them gently.
This was the hero who had saved them earlier!
The hero was truly amazing, it would be even better if he was more handsome!
Chen Fulíng was lost in her thoughts when she heard the slightly older maid beside her say, “Thank you, hero, for saving our lives!”
That’s right, this was their savior. Without the hero, she might have…
“May we know the hero’s name? The Chen family will surely repay your kindness in the future!” Chen Fulíng said, mustering her courage.
Although she was young, she was very assertive.
“Haha~ A chance encounter, no need for names!” Shi Feizhe looked at them, covered in dust, trembling like quails earlier, and shook his head.
He couldn’t possibly tell them he was the hero Fan Jianqiang or Shi Feizhe, could he?
He wished he could shove Fan Jianqiang’s name down a latrine!
As for uttering the name Shi Feizhe, these people would probably be scared to death on the spot!
Sigh, forced to do good deeds without leaving his name.
Damn it!
“There are a few survivors nearby, they seem to be your guards. You can gather your people and supplies, continuing your journey shouldn’t be a problem!” Shi Feizhe said to Chen Fulíng.
Judging from Chen Fulíng’s attire, he could tell she was a wealthy young lady. The maidservants around her also had some cultivation, albeit only at the See the Truth level, so they should be able to protect her.
“Fate brought us together in the Jianghu, may we meet again!”
With that, Shi Feizhe continued towards Jizhou.
He had to see what was going on with the Sacred Heart Cult!
“The hero is really amazing!” Chen Fulíng said, watching Shi Feizhe disappear after a few flickers.
She also wanted to be a hero!
“Miss, Master and the others…” the maid beside her reminded her that this wasn’t the time to admire the hero’s silhouette.
“Ah!!!” Only then did Chen Fulíng remember that she had just escaped death, while her family wasn’t so fortunate.
From this day forward, she was all alone!
“Father! Mother! Dad! Mom!” She ran towards the burning campsite, tears streaming down her face.
Tears stained her dust-covered face, falling drop by drop.
In an instant, she had grown up a lot.
The Sacred Heart Cult was a bit sinister.
