Chapter 686: Chapter 8: Long Time No See
"Who’s there!"
Everyone present’s expressions changed.
"Hmm?"
The Cyan Dragon Lord slightly furrowed his brow, his gaze shifting as he surveyed the surroundings.
With his cultivation, he couldn’t determine this person’s location at the moment!
Han Hui squinted, gripping the long knife at his waist, calming his mind, sensing every movement around him.
After that laughter, it suddenly disappeared.
He couldn’t pinpoint the intruder’s location either, so he continued to listen to his surroundings.
If the intruder uttered even half a word again, he would certainly be able to find them out!
"Stop."
Just then, a voice rang out again from the forest.
This time, the voice was much closer and extremely clear.
"Get out here!"
Han Hui shouted, his eyes widening, as he leaped into the air, pouncing towards the northwest forest.
"Playing tricks!"
Almost simultaneously, the Cyan Dragon Lord let out a cold snort, his figure moving like a wisp of cyan smoke, his body technique incredibly fast, heading towards the same position as Han Hui.
That phrase ’stop’ did not affect the slaughter in the camp.
Instead, Li Xuan and the Cyan Dragon Guards’ assaults became even more fierce and aggressive!
Zong Zhulan and Yan Qi were steadily retreating.
Even Wei Qun, Wang Yanli, and their group of nine showed signs of defeat, struggling to hold out.
With two Grandmasters presiding and thousands of troops encircling the area, no matter who came, they couldn’t change the situation.
Yet, upon hearing this voice, a hint of doubt flashed across a few faces.
Mei Zhenyu slightly frowned, exchanging a glance with Zhu Lingxue.
The voice sounded familiar, but having heard just three words, it was hard to determine.
Moreover, this place is thousands of miles away from Nanxia; Chen Tang couldn’t possibly appear suddenly here.
Originally chewing on a bamboo skewer, Meng Liangyu frowned, a look of suspicion on his face.
Mei Yingxue’s heart slightly trembled.
The earlier soft laughter didn’t make her feel anything.
But this voice, it sounded so much like Chen Tang.
But soon, she laughed at herself mockingly.
He was doing fine in Nanxia; why would he suddenly come back, and to this Black Water Country?
She really was being muddle-headed.
Probably due to constantly fleeing these days without much rest, too exhausted, causing such hallucinations.
Just as Han Hui and the Cyan Dragon Lord moved, rushing outward, suddenly, there was one more person in the camp.
No one noticed how this person appeared.
It seemed like a blink of an eye, and a towering figure burst into the battlefield!
"Didn’t you hear what I said?"
As the newcomer finished speaking, figures on the battlefield suddenly flew out.
Bang, bang, bang, bang!
A series of dull sounds, the Cyan Dragon Guards crossing hands with Wei Qun, Wang Yanli, and the others, were all knocked away, and when they fell into the crowd, they were already corpses!
It was too fast.
No one could clearly see what was happening, not even how the newcomer made a move.
As soon as he finished his sentence, all nine Cyan Dragon Guards were dead!
Wei Qun, Wang Yanli, and Chi Yun, panting heavily, instinctively looked towards the newcomer, their eyes widening, bodies trembling.
"This is..."
"How is it possible?"
Wei Qun, Wang Yanli, and the others were full of disbelief, thinking for a moment that they were seeing things.
The newcomer nodded towards them, nodded and smiled, saying, "Brother Wei, Sister Li, brothers, long time no see."
"Ah!"
Hearing this familiar address, Wang Yanli couldn’t help but let out a gasp.
Wei Qun, usually calm and composed, was now extremely excited, lips trembling, unable to speak for the moment.
From Mei Zhenyu’s and Zhu Lingxue’s angles, they could only see the newcomer’s back.
But from this back alone, they had already guessed their identity.
He really did come!
Mei Yingxue looked at that somewhat familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar figure.
This figure was quite different from the one in her memory.
But that voice, she heard it clearly!
Could it really be him?
Without seeing the newcomer’s face, she still wasn’t sure, afraid that this was just a dream before her death.
"We can catch up later."
The newcomer said to Wei Qun and Wang Yanli, rushing towards Li Xuan who was on the other side of the battlefield.
"Who goes there!"
Li Xuan forced Zong Zhulan and Yan Qi back with a sword, then shouted as he faced the incoming Chen Tang.
Innate True Qi burst inside him, Li Xuan thrust his sword forward, the inch-long Sword Qi flickering uncertainly, gleaming coldly.
This shout seemed to be a question, but it was actually a call for the Cyan Dragon Lord and Han Hui, the two First Grade Grandmasters, to hurry back.
He couldn’t quite see through the newcomer.
But considering that in the blink of an eye, someone had killed nine Fifth Grade and above Cyan Dragon Guards, the method must not be weak, and he was uncertain.
Fortunately, the newcomer was unarmed, whereas he had the Cyan Dragon Sword in hand.
In a flash, the Sword Qi from the Cyan Dragon Sword was about to pierce the newcomer’s chest, but the person showed no sign of dodging, instead coming straight forward.
"Courting death!"
Li Xuan’s gaze turned cold, and without holding back, he thrust forward with all his might!
The mysterious stranger suddenly raised his hand and reached for his Cyan Dragon Sword with his bare hands.
The wide, fair palms suddenly shimmered with a golden light, as if plated with gold foil, both indestructible and unyielding.
The golden hand crushed his Sword Qi directly.
Clang!
The sound of metal clashing echoed.
The golden hand of the stranger directly grabbed Li Xuan’s Cyan Dragon Sword and yanked it backward.
Li Xuan cried out in surprise, feeling an irresistible force pulling him toward the stranger.
If he didn’t let go, his entire body would crash into the embrace of this person.
Li Xuan quickly let go, his figure retreating, trying to put some distance between them.
But as a result, the Cyan Dragon Sword fell into the stranger’s hands.
Before Li Xuan could react, he saw the stranger flip his hand and throw!
Whoosh!
The Cyan Dragon Sword swept through the air, leaving behind a trail of cold light.
Too fast!
Li Xuan’s pupils contracted.
He could clearly see the Cyan Dragon Sword flying toward him, yet his body seemed out of control, moving extremely slowly, unable to evade.
Pfft!
The Cyan Dragon Sword pierced Li Xuan’s chest, the blade emerging through his back.
After penetrating him, the sword’s immense power pinned him firmly to a nearby ancient tree!
Li Xuan spat out blood, which trickled slowly down the trunk, his body twitching a few times, head tilting and legs kicking, before he became lifeless.
The Black Water Kingdom Guards and the Cyan Dragon Guards, who had initially intended to rush in, halted midway, feeling a chill in their hearts as they witnessed this scene.
The Marshal of the White Tiger Bureau subtly withdrew his half-advanced foot.
Li Xuan was a Second Grade Innate Realm expert.
An Innate expert, killed barehanded by the stranger.
Unable to withstand even a single round; rushing in now would be like throwing their lives away.
After all, with two First Grade Grandmasters present, there was no need for him to intervene.
"Is it you?"
Zong Zhulan and Yan Qi recognized the stranger, expressions changing.
Actually, the Cyan Dragon Guards from the capital city also felt a sense of familiarity upon seeing this person, as if meeting an acquaintance from the past.
However, after so many years, they weren’t completely sure.
After all, back then, the Lion-Tiger Arhat from the capital was only of Sixth Grade cultivation.
The combat strength of this man was too high now!
The heroic members of One Plum, seeing such a strong ally come to their aid, all felt their spirits lift.
However, this person looked surprisingly young, making it hard for them to put their faith in him.
Not to mention the thousand soldiers surrounding them, two First Grade Grandmasters had already noticed the commotion and were returning!
"Who is this person?"
"Never seen him before, but his aura is terrifying. The people around don’t dare to advance, all are subdued by him alone!"
The stranger, upon appearing, killed several in the blink of an eye.
With thunderous skills, he slain an Innate expert; who would dare to rush forward now?
"Looks like he might be an old acquaintance of Brother Wei and Sister Wang."
"Hmm, possibly someone from the court; those two Vermilion Bird Guards seem to recognize him too."
Members of One Plum quietly discussed, their gazes filled with curiosity when looking at the stranger.
"So, you two indeed came to the Extreme North Cold Domain."
The stranger, seeing Mei Zhenyu and Zhu Lingxue, smiled slightly and greeted them.
Someone said, "This person knows Young Hero Mei and Female Knight Zhu, might be an expert from Nanxia."
"Probably came for those two people from Nanxia."
"Eh?"
Someone gave a soft eh, saying, "The stranger is walking toward our Eldest Master."
"What’s going on, why are Eldest Master’s eyes red?"
"Could it be that Eldest Master also recognizes this person?"
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Chen Tang walked up to Mei Yingxue, smiling slightly, and said, "Miss Mei, long time no see."
Mei Yingxue watched as Chen Tang approached, only confirming when he stood before her and said ’Miss Mei,’ that the person in front of her was indeed the Young Hero Tiger Subduing from her memory!
Though this scene felt dreamlike and too unreal.
Mei Yingxue merely pursed her lips, not speaking, her eyes unblinkingly fixed on Chen Tang, tears brimming but stubbornly refusing to fall.
Chen Tang smiled and said, "What, earned yourself the title ’Red-clothed Cold Plum’ and became the Eldest Master, and now you don’t recognize me?"
Upon hearing this, Mei Yingxue could no longer control her emotions, bursting into tears like rain.
It felt like all the pressure, grievances, and pain she had endured over the years were unleashed at this moment.
"Ah, Eldest Master was made to cry by him!"
"What’s going on, our Eldest Master is so tough, tougher than us men, when has she ever cried?"
"What’s the relationship between this person and Eldest Master? Could it be an old flame?"
"Possible, look at how he just greeted the others but speaks to our Eldest Master differently, his tone isn’t like one of mere acquaintances."
Even though they were still in a perilous situation, on the brink of battle, everyone couldn’t suppress the burning gossip in their hearts.
Chen Tang, seeing Mei Yingxue sobbing pitifully, couldn’t help but feel a tide of sympathy in his heart.
Over the years, this young lady from the Plum Blossom Martial Arts Hall must have undergone considerable hardships to become the person she was today.
He had no romantic feelings toward Mei Yingxue.
But they were fellow townsmen after all, and Mei Yingxue was one of his few friends in Changze County.
Coming to this unfamiliar world, he faced upheaval and challenging survival, encountering obstacles right after descending the mountain, learning of his father’s tragic death, as the world around him exuded bone-chilling coldness.
In that harsh winter, Mei Yingxue’s presence brought him a long-lost warmth.
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