Chapter 22: Flowing Cloud Sword Sect

  This pair of brothers is indeed a dragon and phoenix among men, the younger brother's swordsmanship is unmatched, the older brother's cultivation is advancing rapidly, if the Chen clan had not been destroyed, they would have definitely achieved unparalleled glory in their hands!

  Admiring endlessly in his heart.

  If Meng Kong, who is known as the "Black-Faced Instructor" by the many disciples of Songyue Academy, were to praise someone else, he would absolutely be shocked out of his wits.

  "Right, isn't the Songyuan Academy forbidden for students to go out?" Chen Tai asked, seeing Meng Kong beside his younger brother Chen Huan, he vaguely felt that something was going to happen.

  Chen Hao nodded and said, "Brother, Uncle Meng Kong said he wants to take me away from Songyan Academy and head to Longyuan City in the southern border, to join the Liuyun Sword Sect for cultivation. I came out this time just to hear your opinion."

  Flowing Cloud Sword Sect?

  Chen Xuan's heart suddenly shook violently, and he cast his gaze towards Meng Kong.

  If the sects are divided into three, six and nine grades, Liuyun Jianzong in Longyuan City, located in the heart of South China, is absolutely a first-rate sect. It is said that several powerful sword immortals at the level of earth immortals are hiding in Liuyun Jianzong, with a profound foundation, and few can rival Liuyun Jianzong throughout South China.

  "Chen Hao has an excellent aptitude for swordsmanship, and what's rare is that his heart is firm and resolute, making him extremely suitable for the path of sword cultivation. I think he should go to Liuyun Sword Sect to receive the most orthodox sword training, rather than learning in a small place like Songyancheng, otherwise it will delay his progress."

  "Besides, you don't have to worry about safety on the road, I will send him all the way to Liuyun Jianzong."

  Chen Yao's only concern was this, because a month ago, Grandfather Chen Tianli had lost his life to the enemy while sending his younger brother to participate in the Qianjian Sect assessment in Longyuan City.

  At this time, Meng Kong accompanied him, Chen Qu thoroughly put down his heart, looking into his brother's eyes, and said seriously: "You've also grown up, brother respects your choice. Liuyun Sword Sect is more powerful than Qianjian Sword Sect, if you really decide to go, you must take good care of yourself."

  "Hmm!"

  "Brother, don't worry, when I return after mastering the art, I will definitely kill all of our Chen family's enemies!"

  Has hatred been implanted in your bones?

  A hint of worry rose in Meng Kong's heart, the more determined and stubborn a person was, the more likely they were to be blinded by hatred, Chen Huan might very possibly go berserk one day.

  Chen Ting furrowed his brow and scolded, "From now on, don't mention revenge again. If I find out you're secretly seeking out the avenger's family, then don't recognize me as your brother anymore."

  "Uh." Chen Hao saw his brother get angry and lowered his head, but the stubbornness in his eyes didn't change at all.

  "Alright, once you reach the Two Instrument Golden Elixir realm, do whatever you want and I won't bother you again." Chen Xiao knew his younger brother's thoughts all too well, and knowing that obstruction was not as good as giving in, he proposed a compromise.

  "This proposal is good!"

  Chen Hao excitedly raised his small face and shouted: "Brother, wait for me! I will soon reach the Two Instruments Golden Elixir realm. At that time, you must not stop me again!"

  "It's settled with just one word."

  "It's settled in one word!"

  The two brothers clenched their fists tightly together.

  Meng Kong smiled slightly and was about to say something when he suddenly turned his head and looked into the distance.

  In the darkness, a black figure swiftly approached, his silhouette like the wind, but his breath revealed a hint of panic and terror.

  "Chen Tai!"

  The sprinting black shadow suddenly stopped in its tracks, staring at Chen Xiao who was standing far away, and let out a cry of surprise.

  At this point, Chen Yao and Chen Huan finally recognized the person who came, it was actually Wu Guanjia of the Li family.

  Wu Guanjia looked haggard, his pale face almost transparent, with a hint of fear and bitterness still lingering in his eyes. Chen Yao and the others couldn't help but feel curious when they saw him.

  What is he doing here in the civilian district for no reason?

  What kind of thing had happened again that would make Li, the great steward of the Li family, end up in such a sorry state?

  Wu Guanjia's eyes swept across Meng Kong's body, and he couldn't help but pause for a moment. He thought of Luo Chong in front of Chen Yu's house, and his face turned even uglier. Could it be that all of this was a trap set by this guy?

  In front of him was General Luo's first-rate warrior, Luo Chong, guarding the entrance to his home. Behind him was Meng Kong, the strongest fighter from Songyan Academy, following closely to provide support. Was this not an ambush?

  "Chen Tai, you're too deceitful! With ambushes and reinforcements, your vicious plan is despicable. Just wait, the Li family will never let you off!"

  With a stern rebuke, Wu Guan's family no longer dared to linger for a moment and fled in disarray.

  What does it mean?

  Not just Chen Yao, but also Chen Huan and Meng Kong were left bewildered.

  They didn't know that Wu Guan had already determined everything tonight as a trap set by Chen Tang, in order to capture him and the three Li Han brothers at once.

  "Hmph, just an old dog from the Li family, no need to take it to heart." Meng Kong let out a cold snort, his voice filled with thick disdain.

  "Brother, when I was studying at Songyan Academy, didn't that old dog bother you again?" Chen Hao said with gritted teeth, his small face full of murderous intent.

  "Let's hurry back home," said Chen Yao, shaking his head. "Wu Laogou fled in a hurry tonight, the reason might be around our house."

  Meng Kong's heart was filled with another wave of astonishment, and in the brief moment of contact, Chen Yao could roughly determine the reason for Wu Guan's frantic escape. Such intelligence was almost demonic!

  ……

  "Cloudless!"

  "Let's go!"

  When he arrived at Chen Yao's house, seeing Qin Hongtu sitting on the steps and Luo Chong standing solemnly beside him, Meng Kong was taken aback, exclaiming in surprise.

  Just as Meng Kong had just opened his mouth, a burst of cold light suddenly shot out from Luo Chong's eyes, almost at the same time, he exclaimed in surprise.

  It was clear that the two should be familiar with each other, but as for what kind of relationship they had, Chen Xiao couldn't determine. However, he finally confirmed one thing - Wu Guan's escape must have something to do with Luo Chong, the number one master under General Luo's command.

  "Meng Kong, you've finally agreed to leave Songyuan Academy! Today, dare you engage in a battle with me?"

  Luò Chōng's eyes blazed with excitement as he stared at Mèng Kōng, his massive body surging with an overwhelming desire for battle!

  "No time."

  Meng Kong's expressionless face shook his head slightly, his tone was flat, as if he didn't care at all about Luo Chong making a move on him.

  Actually, Meng Kong had a headache when he saw Luo Chong.

  In other people's eyes, Luo Chong may be just a formidable General of the Imperial Guard, but in Meng Kong's eyes, this guy is absolutely a war-crazy lunatic. As long as he regards someone as a worthy opponent, he will stick to them like a leech, unless they have a fierce and decisive battle, otherwise it is impossible to escape his harassment.

  Meng Kong was not afraid to fight against Luo Chong, but as a proud sword cultivator, his sword was meant for killing, not for testing or becoming someone else's whetstone.

  "No way, today you have no choice but to agree, it's not easy to catch up with you, can't just let you off so easily."

  At this moment, Luo Chong was no different from a madman. With a loud shout, he drew out the long and narrow black extinction blade, emitting a terrifying aura that instantly locked onto Meng Kong.

  "You dare to move, I will report it to the General's Mansion in the name of Songyuan Academy. As the Grand Marshal of the General's Mansion, you actually provoke trouble on the street, and I don't know how General Qin would think about this matter?" Meng Kong said slowly with an unchanged expression.

  "You... shameless!" Luo Chong was hit in the soft ribs and jumped up like thunder.

  "Hmm."

  "You're shameless!"

  "Hmm."

  "You're shameless to the point of being beyond reason!"

  "Hmm."

  ……

  Looking at Luo Chong and Meng Kong in front of him, who were arguing like children, Chen Tai and Chen Huan exchanged a glance, speechless.

  Is this still the number one master under the command of General Name in the famous city of Smoky Clouds?

  Is this still the same sword cultivator who was once known as the number one in combat power at Songyuan Academy?

  "Are you Chen Tang?"

  There is someone who is even more calm and collected than Chen Xiao's two brothers, and has completely ignored Luo Chong and Meng Kong. She is naturally the young mistress of the General's Manor, Qin Honglian, who is infatuated with Xuan Dao.

  "Oh, I am."

  Chen Xiao came back to her senses, took a closer look at Qin Hongjuan, and saw that she was a gentle and elegant young girl. She couldn't help but feel a little surprised - it was already late at night, so why would she be standing in front of her own house with someone as skilled as Luo Chong guarding her...

  Wait!

  Could it be that she was Qin Hongyu, the little princess of General's Manor who received all sorts of pampering?

  "I've finally found you."

  Qin Hong took out a stack of talismans from her small, exquisite pouch and said quickly: "These are all the talismans you made that I bought from the market. The pattern structure is novel and mysterious, unique in its own way, and the power has also increased by nearly double. I want to know the principle behind it, can you help me understand?"

  The little princess of the General's Mansion, Qin Hongchun, was infatuated with the Way of Symbols, and it was almost common knowledge within Songyancheng. At this moment, hearing that the girl's mouth was full of symbol scripts and symbol structures, Chen Tai finally confirmed the identity of the elegant and beautiful girl in front of him.

  "I'm just an apprentice of the symbol art, I don't think I can be of much help to you?"

  Qin Hong's eyes widened in surprise and she said in a daze: "But these talismans were all made by you, how can you not help me?"

  "I..."

  Facing a girl who was infatuated with the Way of Symbols, with a pure and unblemished mind, Chen Quan really didn't know how to respond. After thinking for a moment, he took a symbol from Qin Hongmian's hand, glanced at it briefly, and recognized that it was a new type of earth shield symbol that he had created after contemplating the Fuxi divine image.

  "This is something I really can't explain the reason for, it's not that I don't want to tell you, but even I myself haven't figured out why I was able to create such a structure."

  "Really?" Qin Hongcui opened her clear and innocent eyes, with a confused expression.

  Chen Ting nodded, he indeed did not deceive Qin Hongyan, those new runes were purely the product of his awkwardness when making talismans, and he still didn't understand the specific reason, so how could he dare to promise Qin Hongyan.

  "How could this be?" Qin Hongcui pouted her small mouth, her eyes turned red, and tears fell down.

  Chen Xiao was shocked and couldn't believe it.

  "Hey kid! Do you know our young mistress has been waiting for you here for a whole day?"

  Qin Hong's tears fell, and Luo Chong rushed over abruptly, scolding in a deep voice: "I helped you kill the three assassins sent by the Li family, but I didn't expect that you would be so ruthless!"

  "Uncle Luo, it's not his fault, I'm the one who was wrong." Qin Hongchu sobbed on one side and softly persuaded him, looking delicate and weak, making people can't help but feel pity.

  Seeing this, Luo Chong became even more furious, staring into Chen Tang's eyes and saying in a low voice: "If you don't agree to Miss's request today, I'll have no choice but to tie you up and take you back to the General's mansion!"

  "How dare you!" Chen Hao, who had not spoken until now, jumped out first, his small face angrily staring at Luo Chong, shouting: "My brother didn't offend her, why should he be tied up?"

  Chen Yao stopped his brother, shook his head to prevent him from speaking again, and then turned his gaze to Qin Hongmian, saying softly: "I really don't know how I did it, but I can offer a suggestion."

  Qin Hong's eyes lit up and she wiped away her tears.

  "I think cultivating a method of visualization will make one's spirit and soul stronger, which should be of great benefit to the way of talismans."

  Chen Xiao hesitated for a moment before slowly opening his mouth.

  "What is the method of visualization?"

  As soon as the words fell, Luo Chong and Meng Kong exclaimed in unison, their faces filled with incredulity.