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Chapter 217: Treasure Unveiled at Emei Peak
Chapter 217: Treasure Unveiled at Emei Peak
"Good!"
"Impressive swordplay!"
After the feast, it was only natural for the group to test their skills. Shi Yangtian and Yan Nantian crossed swords first, with the former quickly conceding defeat. Lu Zhongyuan, after observing their match, admitted that he was no match for Shi Yangtian.
Lu Zhongyuan then sparred with Jiang Feng, whose swift and fierce swordplay was a contrast to Lu Zhongyuan's combination of odd and orthodox styles. The two fought to a standstill, neither able to gain the upper hand.
Through this, Jiang Feng confirmed his own assessment—while he was not as skilled as Wei Wuya, the latter couldn't kill him, as evidenced by his inability to defeat Lu Zhongyuan in the original story.
However, once he achieved mastery over the 'Five Extremes Divine Art', he estimated that aside from Yan Nantian, Shi Yangtian and Lu Zhongyuan would definitely not be his match, and Wei Wuya would be easily handled as well.
As the three chatted in the martial arts arena, Shi Mingting and his wife emerged with their young daughter to greet the guests. Suddenly, a disciple of the Changjiang Alliance rushed in, trying to catch Shi Yangtian's attention with subtle gestures, as if he had something secretive to report.
Shi Yangtian frowned and chided, "If you have something to say, speak up. When has the Changjiang Alliance ever had anything to hide?"
The disciple paused, his face bitter, but he could only bow and speak, "I report to the Alliance Master that a treasure has appeared in the Emei Mountains of Sichuan."
"Hmm?"
Jiang Feng's eyebrows rose, and Yan Nantian and Lu Zhongyuan turned their heads as well.
Shi Yangtian, standing nearby, scoffed, "What treasure could possibly be hidden in the Emei Mountains? Is someone spreading false rumors, or did some monks hide their possessions there during the emperor's past campaigns against Buddhism and Taoism?"
Being from Sichuan himself and a friend to the Emei Sect, Shi Yangtian knew the history of Emei Mountain like the back of his hand. The idea of a hidden treasure there seemed absurd.
"It's neither of those things," the disciple hurriedly explained. "It's a massive treasure, including gold, silver, jewels, divine weapons, and martial arts manuals!"
"Impossible!"
Not only Shi Yangtian but even Yan Nantian and Lu Zhongyuan found this hard to believe.
As members of the upper echelon in the martial arts world, they were level-headed individuals. While rumors of treasure maps circulated from time to time in the martial arts world, most of them were fake. Even if they were real, they would likely be the legacy of some predecessor, with a limited quantity of treasures. How could there be a massive treasure trove?
"It's true!" the disciple insisted anxiously, fearing that if the Changjiang Alliance arrived too late, they would miss out on everything. "It is said that several decades ago, the peerless hero Ouyang Ting had a palace built under Emei Mountain. Inside lies his remains and those of the Five Extremes of Heaven and Earth, along with countless treasures, divine weapons, and their ultimate martial arts!"
"What?!"
This time, Shi Yangtian was genuinely surprised, a flicker of uncertainty flashing in his eyes. "Ouyang Ting?"
Yan Nantian turned to Shi Yangtian, "Do you know Ouyang Ting?"
"When I was a child," Shi Yangtian mused, "I heard tales of Ouyang Ting from my elders. He was a great hero of our Shu land, renowned throughout the world." He paused, deep in thought. "However, by the time my elders told me of him, he had already been missing for many years."
"And who are the Five Extremes of Heaven and Earth?" Lu Zhongyuan inquired.
Shi Yangtian shook his head, "I have no idea. Perhaps they were masters of that time, rivals of Ouyang Ting who perished with him in the underground palace?"
"In that case," Yan Nantian nodded, his brows furrowed, "this treasure is likely real."
Lu Zhongyuan's eyes glinted, and he said in a low voice, "Then we have a problem."
Shi Yangtian sighed, "If the treasure is real, I'm afraid many lives will be lost this time."
As formidable heroes of the martial arts world, their skills were already exceptional. Wealth and divine weapons held little allure for them, and even martial arts manuals only sparked a mild interest—they viewed them as unnecessary additions.
After all, they had their own pride. Even if they had been born several decades earlier, in Ouyang Ting's time, they would still have been unmatched by others. Since that was the case, what was the point in getting excited over the martial arts of peers at the same level?
However, as kind-hearted knights-errant, they naturally thought of the consequences. Such a treasure would undoubtedly attract a large number of martial artists to gather and fight over it. Even those slightly weaker than them would likely come in droves, as they were only a step away from the pinnacle.
Thus, the appearance of this treasure would bring about a calamity in the martial arts world!
"Damn!" Shi Yangtian exclaimed, his brow creased in worry. "The Emei Sect is in danger!"
The Emei Sect was situated on Emei Peak—how could they possibly escape unscathed from this impending disaster?
"How was the underground palace discovered?" Jiang Feng asked.
"It is said that the entrance to the underground palace was beneath a statue in a small temple. The monks discovered it when they heard noises coming from under the statue while performing their morning rituals." The disciple explained.
Jiang Feng nodded in understanding. Xiao Mimiao had been careless, allowing others to catch on to her actions.
However, the passage led to the lower levels of the underground palace, and she could have easily escaped through the opening behind the stone wall, perhaps even taking some treasures, divine weapons, and martial arts manuals with her.
"It seems that someone was already in the underground palace before it was discovered, but those who came later still managed to obtain the treasure?" Shi Yangtian asked.
The disciple nodded repeatedly, "There were too many treasures! It is said that there was a room filled with jade tablets and jewels worth a fortune, a hall with hundreds of divine weapons of various kinds, and even a whole collection of over a hundred martial arts manuals, encompassing the essence of martial arts from various sects and schools!"
Shi Yangtian, Yan Nantian, and Lu Zhongyuan were all stunned. This treasure sounded too good to be true, like something out of a mythical legend.
"Who did you hear this from?" Lu Zhongyuan couldn't help but ask.
"Someone who was in the first batch to enter the underground palace but ended up empty-handed. He's the one spreading the news about the treasure," the disciple replied.
Everyone fell silent.
That person must have felt bitter, leaving empty-handed while others from the same group might have escaped with valuable loot. It was no wonder he was spreading the news far and wide, unable to contain his disappointment.
Shi Yangtian waved his hand at the disciple, "All disciples of the Changjiang Alliance, listen up. Stay put and don't go looking for trouble. There are experts everywhere on Emei Mountain right now."
"Yes!" The disciple bowed and retreated to carry out the order.
Shi Yangtian then said, "I have some connections with the Emei Sect, so I should go and take a look."
Yan Nantian pondered for a moment, his face grave, and then nodded solemnly, "I'll go and take a look as well."
Lu Zhongyuan remained silent, but it was clear that he intended to go as well.
Jiang Feng looked at the three of them, their faces filled with compassion as they prepared to go and save the day. He sighed and called the three of them to his side, then took out a silk booklet.
Yan Nantian: ???
Lu Zhongyuan: !!!
Shi Yangtian: !?!?!?
...
"I was exploring the beauties of Emei Mountain when I felt a gust of wind coming from a crack in a small temple where I was offering incense. On a whim, I decided to investigate..."
Jiang Feng spread his hands, "And that's how I found Ouyang Ting's underground palace and this copy of the 'Five Extremes Divine Art'."
The three of them were speechless.
"There was another person behind the stone wall, but we didn't see each other. However, from the sound of her voice, I suspect it was Xiao Mimiao, the enchantress."
Jiang Feng continued, "It was fate that led her there, and since I took the most important item, the 'Five Extremes Divine Art', I left the rest—the gold, silver, jewels, divine weapons, and some less important martial arts manuals—for her."
The three men looked at each other in silence.
Shi Yangtian sighed, "People say that Young Master Jiang Feng has a kind heart and is righteous and virtuous. It seems that his reputation is well-deserved!"
Lu Zhongyuan was full of admiration, "To remain unmoved by such a treasure, you truly are worthy of being Brother Yan's sworn brother. Lu admires your self-restraint!"
Yan Nantian was also happy and emotional, patting Jiang Feng's shoulder with a look of relief.
Jiang Feng was speechless, "You're making it sound like you would have been tempted."
Shi Yangtian shook his head, "I have a large family to support. I definitely couldn't have resisted."
Lu Zhongyuan thought for a moment, "I don't think I could have resisted a room full of martial arts manuals either."
Only Yan Nantian smiled without saying a word.
"So, all those eager Jianghu people, ready to fight to the death, are vying for things that Young Master Jiang here didn't even bother with?"
"Hahahaha..."
(End of Chapter)
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