Then he returned to the room and continued to refine the new mysterious energy, and only rested when it was almost dawn.
For Chen Chenyun and others, they couldn't fall asleep that night no matter what.
During the questioning, they already knew that this young man named Shi had a seventh-grade cultivation… the same level as Kou Deqiu.
But in terms of age, he was obviously almost twenty years younger than Kou Deqiu, which meant that he could never have spent as much time in cultivation as Kou Deqiu.
Of course, there are geniuses in the world, and it is undoubtedly foolish to judge a person's true strength based on his age.
But tomorrow's battle was to use the Star-Picking Sword Technique. Kou Deqiu practiced the Xiangyun Xuan Gong, which was truly suitable for the Star-Picking Sword Technique, and had practiced the Star-Picking Sword Technique for many years.
This young man wanted to surpass Kou Deqiu in the cultivation of the Star-Picking Sword Technique overnight... No matter how you think about it, this is an impossible thing.
Even when he stood up, Chen Chenyun and others thought he was joking.
However, the people of Jianghu have their own spirit. Since the other party stood up with a spirit of chivalry, they are absolutely unwilling to question him. Even if they lose, they have no regrets.
If he wins, it will be an indelible favor, and I will go through fire and water for him in the future.
Even so, I can't avoid worrying.
Chen Yan'er even asked Xu Xiaoyan again and again, wanting to know how powerful this master was.
Xu Xiaoyan said, "It's okay, it's okay, don't worry, don't worry!" and then went to bed.
In the entire Taoist temple, she was the one who fell asleep the earliest and slept the most soundly, as if nothing had happened.
On the morning of the second day, the sun shone on Rong Mountain. Kou Deqiu led the crowd up the mountain and saw that the entire Taoist temple had been cleaned spotlessly. Huge incense burners were burning at the doors on both sides of the temple.
It is only natural to place an incense burner at the entrance of a Taoist temple. However, before this, Fuyun Temple was more like a martial arts school, and many things were not so particular.
Now, the gate has been swept clean, the incense burners have been put out, the stone tablets have been wiped clean, and the children have put on Taoist robes and lined up neatly on both sides, which actually gives off an air of a famous family.
When I entered the main entrance, I saw that there were many stools placed on both sides. Many people had already arrived, and there were quite a lot of people.
It turned out that although Wei Yi and other friends of Chen Chenyun could not help, they were still angry. Before dawn, they invited a large group of people to help clean up and tidy up, and also invited many martial artists from the surrounding area to explain the inside story and invite them to watch the ceremony.
—At this time, all the warriors in the surrounding area were invited to come. There were quite a lot of people. Although there were many stools, there were not enough seats. They were crowded in three layers on both sides of the square.
This made Tan Danzi, Tang Zhijing, Taoist Qinghong and others all look gloomy.
Kou Deqiu even snorted, secretly angry in his heart, thinking that he would kill Chen Chenyun on the spot no matter what. In addition to eliminating future troubles, he also wanted to make his fellow apprentices fear him from now on as a warning to others.
"My fellow martial artists, my fellow martial artists!" Chen Chenyun stepped out in a Taoist robe, bowed to all four directions, and then said, "My master unfortunately passed away, leaving behind a Fuyun Temple and some assets. I am a humble disciple, but I have been ordered by my master to serve as the abbot."
"Master Kou has returned with his martial arts skills and is determined to take over the position of the temple master. Although my fellow disciples and I have humble martial arts skills, we are unwilling to retreat. Therefore, we have drawn a line today and ask friends in the martial arts world and fellow martial artists to be witnesses. If Master Kou can surpass everyone else in martial arts skills, we will naturally have nothing to say and will follow his lead from now on."
"If Senior Brother is defeated, he will voluntarily leave Floating Cloud Temple from now on, and the affairs of Floating Cloud Temple will no longer have anything to do with him!"
He turned to Kou Deqiu and asked, "Does Senior Brother have any opinions?"
Kou Deqiu's face was full of murderous intent, and he said coldly: "I have no opinion!"
But a long laugh was heard, and it was Tang Zhijing from the Shengru Academy who stepped out from the crowd and said loudly: "In this case, let me say a few more words! Every sect has some unresolved family affairs, and it is difficult to discuss the right and wrong..."
Before he finished speaking, boos rose from all around. Tang Zhijing seemed to be completely unaware and continued, "Since we are all in the martial arts world, we still have to rely on our own hands to see the truth. Since today is an internal matter of Fuyun Temple, everyone will just be a witness."
"First, non-Floating Cloud Temple disciples are not allowed to participate. Second, you are not allowed to use martial arts from outside. Third, you must fight alone. Fourth, since this is a duel, I think the swords have no eyes. Although people in the martial arts world value peace and try to hold back, there will always be times when you can't hold back. So since you are on the field, you should fight to the death without regrets."
"I think these are all the implications of the question! Do you have any other ideas?"
His skills were so profound that he was able to suppress all the boos from the people around him.
Chen Chenyun said: "It should be so!"
Tang Zhijing laughed and stepped back. He had already found out that the most powerful person in Fuyun Temple was Chen Chenyun, but he was only at the eighth level, and because he could not obtain immortal materials, he was unable to practice the Taoist teachings of Fuyun Temple.
Kou Deqiu stepped forward and sneered: "In this case, let me experience Junior Brother Chen Yun's martial arts over the years and see if Junior Brother Chen Yun is qualified to be the master of this temple."
Chen Chenyun said, "Big Brother, I am not your opponent today." He turned around and stepped out.
But the Taoists in the audience separated, and a young Taoist stepped out with a sword on his back.
As this person appeared, it was as if invisible sword energy was pressing down on him. No one had noticed his existence before, but the moment he stepped into the arena, everyone's eyes were focused on him.
The pressure of the whole audience, the focus of everyone's attention! No one could tell what was so special about him. Although he was tall but not burly, his gentle face made him look more like a graceful scholar, rather than a sword-carrying warrior.
However, his whole body was like a sharp sword. The moment the sword was unsheathed, no one could ignore his existence.
Kou Deqiu shouted: "Who are you?"
The young man stood in front of him with his hands behind his back, as if he had merged with the earth, indestructible and invincible. His tone was calm, but it revealed an unquestionable look: "I am Chongyunzi, a younger brother, and I have come to learn from you, my senior brother, your martial arts."
Kou Deqiu snorted, "Zhongyunzi, I have never heard of such a person in the temple."
Chen Chenyun said in a clear voice: "Junior Brother Chongyun is the disciple that Master accepted after you left. He is my junior brother. It is normal that you don't recognize him, Senior Brother. He is a member of Fuyun Temple, and everyone present can testify to this."
All the Taoists in the temple responded. At the same time, Wei Yi, Zhao Rong and others said loudly: "Yes, we have come to the temple many times as guests and have seen Chong Yunzi." "Kou Deqiu, you have been away from Fuyun Temple for too long. Don't you even know how many junior brothers you have?"
Another pleasant young girl's voice floated in the air, "Kou Deqiu, you have tried your best to seize the position of the abbot today. Unfortunately, the old abbot has long known your evil ambitions, and specially accepted this Chong Yunzi as his disciple, taught him profound skills, and taught him martial arts, just waiting for the day when you betray your master and ancestors, so that you can fall into the trap yourself."
The girl's voice was actually quite soft, but it was like a spring breeze that was everywhere.
Tan Danzi snorted, "Does the old master of Fuyun Temple really have such a disciple, or did you guys just take advantage of the situation and invite someone here temporarily in order to keep your position as the master?"
Suddenly, an old man stood up from the crowd on the right. "I can testify that the old abbot of the Japanese temple invited a few of us to watch the ceremony. He said that Chong Yunzi was his last disciple, but now that the Fuyun Temple has fallen into decline, there is no need to make any big gifts to accept another disciple. He just wanted us to be there to be witnesses."
Several other old men also stood up.
Tang Zhijing looked at the old man who stepped forward first and said coldly, "Old Wei, you have been retired for a long time. It will not do you any good to get involved in this kind of thing."
The old man was Wei Yi's grandfather. He hunched his back and sighed, "Although it is said that in the martial arts world, might is right, but yes is yes and no is no. Everyone can see right and wrong. In this world, there are always some things that are really unbearable. Even if I have to sacrifice my old bones, I have to stand up and say a few words!"
Chapter 83 Killing One Person Every Ten Steps
As the old man finished speaking, everyone cheered, and Tang Zhijing was so angry that his face turned pale.
Chong Yunzi, however, sneered with his hands behind his back: "Master Kou, do you only have the courage to stand here if others speak up for you
"Yesterday, you boasted that Fuyun Temple should be led by a capable person, but now that Fang Zi is on the scene, you're scared all of a sudden?"
Kou Deqiu's forehead veins throbbed and he was furious: "Well, I'll teach you a lesson first, you ignorant boy!" He pulled out the iron sword, and the sword light burst out, with murderous aura.
Tan Danzi snorted behind him, "Both parties have agreed that they can only use the Star-Picking Sword Technique that has been passed down for a long time in Floating Cloud Temple. If they use other martial arts, they will admit defeat."
He saw that this "Zhongyunzi" dared to stand up, so he must have some ability. But if he was just a temporary helper found by Chen Chenyun and others, then he would never be able to surpass Kou Deqiu in the attainment of the Star-Picking Sword Technique.
So I emphasize it again!
But then I heard Chong Yunzi say coldly: "Of course!"
Kou Deqiu snorted again, his heart was already furious. This young man, who was almost twenty years younger than him, stood in front of him with an arrogant attitude.
He had come up to the door with great momentum, and now he was being watched by so many people. Seeing that this kid dared to provoke him and made him lose face, how could he not be angry
Although he was furious, he was not careless. He held a sharp sword in his hand and practiced the Xiangyun Xuan Gong, ready to unleash his sword.
When everyone looked at him, they saw that he was like a dragon about to emerge from the abyss, the edge of his sword was trembling slightly, and the sword energy was about to be released but had not yet been released.
Chen Chenyun and other disciples of Fuyun Temple were secretly shocked. The sword intent used by Senior Brother Kou was indeed the sword intent of the Star-Picking Sword Technique, but it was actually driven by the true teaching of the Mysterious Art, like the roar of a tiger and the soaring of a dragon. Just looking at it was frightening.
Chen Chenyun thought to himself that with his own strength, he would not even be able to stand steadily in front of him.
It is clearly the same set of sword techniques, but at this moment, in the hands of Senior Brother Kou, even before any sword moves are made, the sword intent exuded is already so astonishing.
It should be noted that Fuyun Temple was also a well-known martial arts sect in the past. However, because it refused to adhere to Chongxian Sect, it was classified as a "side sect". It could not obtain immortal materials and could only practice external techniques, thus gradually falling to this point.
And now, through Kou Deqiu's hands, people can truly see what kind of power the pure Star-Picking Sword Technique should have.
Chen Chenyun looked at the back of "Chong Yunzi" worriedly.
Not only him, but all the Taoists in Fuyun Temple are like this as well.
Although I entrusted everything to him, I still couldn't avoid worrying.
Also being a seventh-grade cultivator, Senior Brother Kou practiced pure Taoist skills, using sword techniques that he had practiced for a long time and was familiar with.
Chong Yunzi had only started reading the sword manual last night, and had never touched Xiang Yun Xuan Gong. Comparing the two, the ending seemed obvious.
However, after seeing Chong Yunzi's back, they felt inexplicably relieved.
His back was majestic and deep, and although he was not as strong as Senior Brother Kou, he exuded a powerful aura.
He took a sideways step, his steps were like a bow, and the sharp arrow pointed diagonally. It was only the most basic starting move of the Star-Picking Sword Technique, but it had a mysterious aura, like the bright moon in the sky, lonely and cold, its light covering the earth.
Under that unfathomable aura, even Kou Deqiu, who was as fierce as a tiger and a dragon, did not dare to move for a moment.
The two of them faced each other, and everything around them fell silent.
Kou Deqiu stared at his opponent with sharp eyes and shining sword. Although he wanted to take the initiative to attack, the young man's posture was just a simple one, but it was as strong as a mountain, so he dared not move rashly.
Everyone around them held their breath, but as time passed, the two people on the field remained motionless. The people outside the field also gradually became agitated.
The mysterious young girl's voice sounded again at this time: "So this is the courage of Senior Brother Kou. You look majestic, but once you start fighting, you are timid. No wonder the old master is unwilling to hand over Fuyun Temple to you. With such courage, leading Fuyun Temple, won't it make people all over the world laugh at you?"
Her voice was sharp and powerful, and the people around her laughed. Kou Deqiu couldn't hold back his pride, so he shouted loudly and thrust his sword forward. The blade trembled, and it seemed that it was about to create a sword flower and roll towards the opponent.
Chong Yunzi also moved at this time, thrusting his right hand forward. With a swish, the sword light flew out through the air, drawing a long rainbow.
The moment the opponent's sword slipped out of his hand, Kou Deqiu was shocked. He felt that the opponent had seen through him the moment he made his move. This flying sword was exactly his weakness.
In fact, there was still quite a distance between the two of them. Although he had just started to fight and had just used his sword moves, under normal circumstances, he would not have had any weaknesses. However, this sword flew over in an instant. The point where the tip of the sword pointed was exactly where his strength was weak after his wrist turned.
Kou Deqiu was horrified and quickly changed his moves, trying to intercept the flying sword light.
The young man opposite pushed his palm through the air. The sharp sword that flew out of his hand seemed to have added his powerful strength. With a clear sound, the sword whistled past, leaving a blood rainbow.
Kou Deqiu staggered and took two steps, muttering: "No... Impossible, this, this is..."
Outside the venue, everyone was stunned.
Those who are far inferior in strength cannot see clearly what is happening.
They saw that Kou Deqiu made the first move, and the majestic sword move had just begun, when suddenly a sword rainbow flashed in a straight line in front of and behind him.
When he looked again, blood splashed behind Kou Deqiu, spreading on the ground. The flying sword made a clang and stabbed the stone ground obliquely, and the blood slid down along the sword edge, leaving a pool of blood on the ground.
But Chong Yunzi no longer had the sword in his hand. He stood calmly with his hands behind his back, looking at the staggering Kou Deqiu in a casual manner.
Those with stronger strength are even more shocking.
They saw the young man's flying sword, saw Kou Deqiu's forced change of tactics, and saw the young man's empty push from a distance, where the flying sword actually accelerated further, leaving Kou Deqiu no chance to intercept it.
Then the sword pierced through Kordqiu's chest without any hindrance.
Chen Chenyun was moved: "Chase... Chase the star!"
All the Taoists in the Fuyun Temple were shocked. Chasing the Stars? The most powerful killing move in the Star-Picking Sword Technique. Even in the heyday of the Fuyun Temple, few people could master the "Chasing the Stars"
Amid the shocked gazes of the crowd, Kou Deqiu fell in a pool of blood with a "snap", struggling and squirming.
As if unwilling or angry, he kicked his feet a few times. Finally, with an inexplicable sigh, he stopped moving.
No one knows what he was sighing about in the end.
Tan Danzi, Tang Zhijing and others were all horrified when they saw the corpse in a pool of blood.
They stood outside the field behind Kou Deqiu. The sharp sword that pierced Kou Deqiu, stained with bright red blood, was inserted in front of them as if in protest. The hilt of the sword shook, and the blood scattered as the tassel of the sword shook.
Their eyes passed the limp corpse and looked at the young man opposite.
The young man slowly turned around and walked away with his hands behind his back: "The guest from Zhao has a long hair and a long tassel, and his Wu hook is shining like frost and snow; the silver saddle shines on the white horse, and it gallops like a meteor. I can kill one person every ten steps, and I will not stop for a thousand miles!"
Watching the young man's fleeting back, Tan Danzi, Tang Zhijing and the others felt their scalps tingling and were speechless for a long time...
With the embarrassed departure of Tan Danzi, Tang Zhijing and others, the entire Fuyun Temple became bustling with activity.
Even Kou Deqiu's body was left there, unattended for a long time.
Needless to say, Chen Chenyun and others would not be able to defend Fuyun Temple without the help of "Chongyunzi".
Others were also surprised at how this young Taoist could kill the enemy with just one sword.
In the evening, Chen Chenyun and others held a banquet to thank Shi Hao and Xu Xiaoyan for their help.
"This master is really capable!" After the banquet, Chen Yan'er was also very excited and pulled Xu Xiaoyan, "Where did you find this from?"
Chen Yan'er's eyes sparkled. "He was so handsome. Everyone was worried about his safety, but in the blink of an eye, before I could see anything clearly, his opponent fell down. At that moment, I thought I was hallucinating and saw something wrong."
Xu Xiaoyan said: "Yes, yes, very impressive. Go and tell him, why are you holding my hand?" Xu Xiaoyan tried hard to shake off her hands that were tightly holding her arms.
Chen Yaner said: "Xiaoyan, Xiaoyan, let me ask you, what do his parents do? Is he married? Does he have a fiancée? What kind of girls does he like..."
Xu Xiaoyan said: "Why do I feel like you asked this question the day before yesterday?"
Chen Yaner said: "You tell me, he..."