The Blade-Wielding Legend

Chapter 1666: Chapter 845: Reunion with an Old Friend

The air of Guangzhou City is still thick with smoke, while surging dark currents have begun to merge and form in places like Lingnan and Min State.

In teahouses, docks, inns, and Taoist temples, figures clad in various attires and speaking with different accents are bustling about, weapons at their sides and eyes sharp like eagles.

In the Taoist temple on Dragon and Tiger Mountain, the curling smoke rises gently from the incense burner in the side hall.

Daoist Qingwei, clad in a yellow Daoist robe and carrying an ancient sword, is speaking to fellow Taiyi Sect members and several Jianghu guests. Although his voice is not loud, each word is clear:

"... The blood debt in Lingnan remains unpaid, and the humiliation of Guangzhou still lingers. Red-haired Barbarian cannons bombarded our city, Japan pirates colluded with demons to seize our National Treasure, and the Southern Ocean Snake Lord’s toxins run amok! This is not just a feud between one city or region, but a calamity for the Qi Fortune of the Divine State. Heavenly Master Zhang’s decree has been issued; we, of the Mystical Sect, must use thunderous means to cleanse the evil aura, set life for the common people, and wash away this disgrace for the Divine State!"

Beside him, a resolute man from the Pai Sect chimed in, eyes full of murderous intent, "The Daoist is right! Those beasts unleashed Flying Head on our Pai Sect territory, harming countless brothers at the docks! Blood debts can only be repaid with blood!"

At the docks in Guangzhou, inside the Thirteen Trading Houses, the atmosphere is heavy.

Several well-dressed shopkeepers with shrewd merchant eyes are sitting around.

The main seat is occupied by a head manager from the Thirteen Houses, surnamed Chen.

He tapped his knuckles on the pear wood table, his face grim, "Seven ’Fire Wheel Divine Machines’! These are heavy weapons of the court and crucial for our future footing! Just snatched away by Red-haired Barbarians and Japan pirates?"

"They even collapsed the city walls and burned down half the market’s shops!"

Across from him, a seasoned sea merchant from Min State spat, "Old Chen, is it just the machines? The sea routes are completely cut off! My family’s three ships, along with their cargo, all fell to those Shark Lords and the Black Kite from India in Lingding Ocean!"

"At this rate, how will we survive?"

Manager Chen gritted his teeth, a glint of resolve flashing in his eyes, "The Imperial Navy plans to go east, clear the routes—this is the opportunity! Every family contribute, hire capable men, form a merchant escort fleet, and follow the court’s banner with one goal..."

"Destroy the pirate nests, open the merchant routes! Any obstructions from Red-haired Barbarians, Japan pirates, Southern Ocean Wizards, India pirates—clear them all!"

In the backyard of a martial arts hall in Foshan, stone locks fly as shouts ring out.

A few shirtless men have just finished practicing, steam rising from their sweat.

The scar-faced instructor of the martial hall gulped cold tea, wiping his mouth, "Heard the news? Even the masters from Dragon and Tiger Mountain came down, and the masters of the Thirteen Houses are willing to spend Silver to hire people."

A young boxer beside him glanced brightly, "Master, should we go too? Daoist Zhou of the Jade Emperor Sect fought in the battle in Guangzhou City, and many Jianghu allies died. This anger is simmering!"

The scar-faced instructor slammed the tea bowl down heavily, "Go! Why not go? The government’s eradication of bandits is national business; we go for the righteousness of Jianghu, for the innocent people killed by Evil Skills!"

"Whether they are Snake Lord’s cohorts or grandsons, dare to rampage in Lingnan, they must pay the price, if only to vent this fury!"

Various forces are gathering.

For a moment, decrees are issued frequently, talismans fly swiftly, Silver Coin is mobilized.

Numerous ships, large and small, set sail from ports in Min State, Chaozhou, Leizhou, Qiongzhou, and other places, with thousands of sails competing, covering the sea.

Target, South Sea!

...

In Lingding Ocean, turbulent waves rise high.

Three ships bearing skull flags are attacking a solitary merchant vessel.

Suddenly, the lookout sailor let out a piercing scream.

On the horizon, countless sail shadows loomed like dark clouds.

Leading the charge is the enormous Fuchuan of the Imperial Navy, side gun ports open wide; closely followed by fast ships flying Mystical Sect talisman flags, the Chamber of Commerce armed Meng Chong, and countless agile civilian vessels.

"Fire!" The naval commander waved the Order Flag, shouting fiercely.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Water columns soared skyward, the mast of a Red-haired Ship snapped with a loud crack.

"Release the arrows!"

In the Chamber’s fleet, crossbows fired simultaneously, suppressing the pirate deck.

"Follow me!"

A fast ship shot forward like an arrow, its bow filled with the scar-faced instructor and several Jianghu experts, forcibly docking under the cover of arrow rain and cannon fire.

Sword and saber flashes instantly bloomed on the rocking deck, the scar-faced instructor roaring as he kicked a pirate with a red-tassel hat flying.

Outside White Goose Pond, Yin Wind howled.

Several Southern Ocean ships slid eerily along the water surface, at their bows sat wizened wizards muttering spells.

Suddenly, shadows darted silently from beneath the water onto the ship’s side—they were Jianghu guests skilled in Water Attribute and Pai Sect disciples empowered by the Jade Emperor Sect!

Cold light flickered, the wizard’s spell abruptly ceased.

"Splat!"

A flying head, dragging a line of blood, was split in mid-air by a Fast Knife, turning into rancid blood with black smoke.

"Dare you arrogant demonic outsiders!"

The one who struck was the resolute man from the Pai Sect.

A coral reef, unknown, the Japan pirate nest.

Shouting and killing echo loudly.

Taiyi Sect disciples pinched their spells, talismanic fire ignited the crude shanties.

These Japan pirates only used wood to build, with rooms so narrow and densely packed like pigeon cages, fire once started spreads rapidly.

Feng Shui Master Lai Kong from Ganzhou led the Dragon Erosion Team, holding the Dragon Seeking Ruler to nail Exorcism Stakes at the Earth Vein nodes, preventing pirates from escaping with Evil Technique.

Heavily paid escort masters by the Chamber raised their blades and shields, forming a battle formation and advancing steadily.

"Mine! Iron Bull is mine!"

A crazed-looking Japan pirate leader lunged for a corner covered with tarps, aiming for the steam engine, but a heavy Ghost Head Saber cut him down from the side.

The Chamber’s guard holding the saber spat:

"You dogs, is this what you Japan dogs can dream about?"