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Chapter 512: The Broken Red Flag
Chapter 512: The Broken Red Flag
Zhuangyuan Tower, the largest restaurant in this small town, is said to be named after a scholar who once lived in the city. Thus, it became a popular gathering place for the local literati who hoped to gain some good fortune by drinking there.
Martial artists, of course, were not as particular. They simply went wherever their hearts desired.
Leaving the escort team to catch up at their own pace, Tie Kaicheng brought Sun Xingyu along with Mo Feiyan to the Zhuangyuan Tower. They ordered a table full of dishes and a jar of Zhuangyuan Red, a local specialty wine.
As the two chatted, several figures ascended the stairs to the second floor.
Tie Kaicheng, with his keen senses, heard their steady and rhythmic footsteps. Turning around, he saw six young men with long swords at their waists, dressed in extravagant clothing, and exuding an air of arrogance as they entered the restaurant.
"Is this the small town Brother mentioned?"
"It should be. The information we received is reliable."
"Even a small town like this has everything one could need."
"Indeed, significant events that influence the martial arts world often originate from seemingly insignificant places."
"Exactly."
"Our first battle between the seven sword sects and Tianzun will surely be remembered for eternity."
Although the six men spoke in hushed tones, Tie Kaicheng and Mo Feiyan, with their advanced martial arts skills, could hear every word clearly.
With a glance at their rhythmic strides and the long swords at their sides, Tie Kaicheng immediately deduced their origins.
Mo Feiyan, with her discerning eyes, took one look at the six and shook her head. "The Tianzun organization is not one to be trifled with. We must be cautious and prudent in our actions and words. We don't want to meet an untimely end before making a name for ourselves."
"How bold!"
"Who are you?"
"Are you a member of Tianzun, spouting such outrageous claims?"
With a clang, the six swords were unsheathed, their blades pointed threateningly at Mo Feiyan.
Mo Feiyan couldn't help but smile. "If I were a member of Tianzun, you would probably be dead by now. Let me teach you a lesson: when in the Jiangnan region, don't badmouth Tianzun so openly. Anyone could be a member."
The leader of the opposing group returned her smile with a cold one of his own. "Let me teach you a lesson as well. Don't lecture others to their faces; it's a sure way to attract trouble."
Mo Feiyan shook her head. "You're not trouble, and even if Wu Tao himself came, he still wouldn't be. Unless you bring Xie Tianxuan here; then perhaps I might have a worthy opponent."
"How dare you be disrespectful to our master! Take this!" the leader shouted, his long sword thrusting towards Mo Feiyan's left shoulder. His movements were light and agile, and his sword tip danced unpredictably, a clear indication of the distinctive swordsmanship style of the Diancang Sword Sect.
"Haa—"
Mo Feiyan drew her sword, and with a flash of light, she gently tapped her opponent's chest with her sword tip, aiming directly at his vital point.
Caught off guard, the opponent quickly changed his move, shifting left and right in an attempt to find an opening. However, every time he altered his stance, Mo Feiyan's sword tip followed, forcing him to change his move again and again.
After a series of futile attempts to get closer, he finally realized he couldn't get within five feet of Mo Feiyan. He felt like a monkey, jumping and bouncing around, making a fool of himself. It was then that he understood he was no match for Mo Feiyan.
"May I ask who you are?" The opponent stopped, his sword still held horizontally, his voice steady.
"Mo Feiyan."
"The number one of the Top Ten Swordsmen of Jiangnan, Yunyu Feiyan, Mo Feiyan?"
"That's me."
The opponent breathed a sigh of relief. "I've heard that Mo Daxia refused to join Tianzun and even fought against them a few times."
Mo Feiyan smiled. "That's why I know you're no match for them."
The opponent looked a little embarrassed. "Of course, we're not the main force against Tianzun.
"The leader of the Diancang Seven Swords, the Verdant Swordsman Wu Tao. I've also heard of his fame," Mo Feiyan said. "I heard that his Flowing Cloud Sword Technique has surpassed his master and is now on par with Xie Tianxuan?"
The visitor puffed out his chest and proudly declared, "My master said that Senior Brother is the number one genius of Diancang in a hundred years."
While the Flowing Cloud Sword Technique of the Diancang Sect was renowned as one of the best in the martial arts world, it was not what truly propelled the sect into the ranks of the Seven Great Sword Sects. Instead, it was their Seven Extreme Sword Formation, a powerful sword formation that required the collaboration of all seven disciples to unleash its maximum might.
Thus, each generation of the Diancang Sect produced seven exceptional disciples, known in the jianghu as the Diancang Seven Swords.
The six men before them were six of the Diancang Seven Swords, and alongside them was the leader, the Verdant Swordsman Wu Tao, whose skill with the Flowing Cloud Sword Technique alone was enough to rival the direct disciples of other sword sects.
Tie Kaicheng had already encountered renowned masters like Mei Changhua of Mount Hua, Ouyang Yunhe of Wudang, Qin Duxiu of Kongtong, Tian Zailong of Kunlun, and Li Zhenzhen of Emei, but he had yet to meet Li Pingzi of Hainan and Wu Tao of Diancang.
Mo Feiyan's eyes sparkled. "Is Wu Tao also coming here?"
The visitor nodded and then shook his head. "Not necessarily."
Mo Feiyan smiled lightly, unbothered. "If the Seven Great Sword Sects truly plan to take action against Tianzun, please inform me. As everyone knows, the Ten Swords of Jiangnan don't get along with Tianzun."
The visitor bowed respectfully. "Of course!"
Mo Feiyan turned to Tie Kaicheng and explained, "The Seven Great Sword Sects are preparing to join forces against Tianzun, and it's still because of the incident with the Red Flag Escort Agency."
Tianzun's scheming against the Red Flag Escort Agency, including the assassination attempt on Tie Zhongqi, had not gone unnoticed by the Seven Great Sword Sects. Their decision to involve the newer generation of disciples was a test for their respective sects.
Tie Kaicheng shook his head. "That's only one of the reasons. After all, Tianzun's schemes in the Central Plains aren't solely targeted at the Red Flag Escort Agency."
Mo Feiyan smiled. "But the Red Flag Escort Agency cut off one of Tianzun's hands and exposed them, arousing the Seven Great Sword Sects' vigilance. It was only after further investigation that they discovered other clues."
"Of course, there are still undiscovered clues," Tie Kaicheng replied.
Mo Feiyan nodded. "That's why the Seven Great Sword Sects decided to go to war with Tianzun."
The second senior brother of the Diancang Seven Swords raised his eyebrows and said, "How could Tianzun possibly be a match for the Seven Great Sword Sects?"
Just then, the escort team from the Red Flag Escort Agency caught up and turned the corner, continuing on their way.
"We've had our drink, so let's get going," Mo Feiyan said.
The Red Flag Escort Agency's team had arrived at Zhuangyuan Tower, and the escorts spotted Tie Kaicheng and his companions on the second floor. Just as Tie Kaicheng was about to pay the bill and head downstairs, a sudden change occurred.
A figure leaped down from the opposite tavern, taking advantage of the fact that all eyes were on Tie Kaicheng. With a clear path, the figure flew straight to the front carriage of the escort team.
In the next moment, the figure pulled out a red flag inserted on the side of the carriage, holding it horizontally across his chest, and then—snap!
This sound rang out not only in the public square but also in the hearts of the escorts and guards from the Red Flag Escort Agency.
Sun Xingyu looked at the figure and exclaimed in surprise, "Little brother?"
(End of Chapter)
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