The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 595: Hua Ruyu, Who Kneels Upon Appearance - Novel Cool

Chapter 595: Hua Ruyu, Who Kneels Upon Appearance

Chapter 595: Hua Ruyu, Who Kneels Upon Appearance

"Be careful, Master Lian. They are highly skilled in martial arts!" Lei Mantang warned in a deep voice.

"Please forgive us, Brother Lian. My brother and I just overheard what was happening here," Ouyang Wenbo said solemnly. "The Heaven Sect is the public enemy of the martial arts world. Now that we are here, we will not stand idly by and watch!"

"Exactly!" Ouyang Wenzhong laughed heartily and brandished the pair of parent-child soul-separating rings in his hand. He shouted loudly, "My soul-separating rings have long yearned to be stained with the blood of evildoers, and today they shall reap a bountiful harvest!"

Lian Chengbi smiled faintly in gratitude and then turned his gaze towards the dozen or so black-clad figures across from him.

With the exception of their leader, the others were completely covered in black, their faces and even their bodies hidden from view.

However, the leader was strikingly different.

Adorned with a purple satin and pearl crown, a lavishly embroidered robe, a pine and stone belt around the waist, and cloud-patterned boots, there were at least two dozen pearls adorning their entire body, and they themselves seemed like a gleaming pearl.

Despite the masculine attire, they exuded the allure and charm of a young, captivating maiden.

For a moment, everyone present couldn't discern whether this person was a man or a woman.

No one present recognized him, but they couldn't help but marvel at his appearance, worthy of being the leader of the Heaven Sect assassins. His aura was elegant and noble, something that ordinary people couldn't imitate.

However, after scanning the group of black-clad individuals, Lian Chengbi shook his head slightly, a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

"Who is Master Lian looking for?" The leader asked with a gentle, relaxed smile.

Their attitude was graceful and refined, yet their eyebrows carried a hint of arrogance. Even when facing Lian Chengbi, they maintained an air of superiority.

Lian Chengbi didn't answer the question directly but countered with another, "Are you Hua Ruyu?"

Hua Ruyu's lips curved upwards, "I never expected that Master Lian would know of me. Hua Ruyu is deeply honored."

Lian Chengbi shook his head, "I just didn't expect you to forgo covering your face with a black veil."

Hua Ruyu gently caressed their own face, "With such a beautiful face, would you hide it if you were me?"

"I always thought that those from the Heaven Sect were too ashamed to show their faces," Lian Chengbi said indifferently.

Hua Ruyu couldn't help but chuckle, "What is there to be ashamed of in joining the Heaven Sect? What exactly has the Heaven Sect done in the martial world that is so heinous, Master Lian? Can you name even one incident?"

"Surely, it can't be that the Heaven Sect's scheme against Master Lian's eight million taels of escort silver from the Yuan Bank is considered an evil deed, right?" Hua Ruyu continued with a smile, "Could it be that Master Lian represents the righteousness of the martial world, and that offending you is equivalent to being an evil bandit?"

"The Heaven Sect's scheme against the eight million taels of escort silver from the Yuan Bank is undoubtedly an act of evil!" Li Yi shouted indignantly, his voice carrying a sharp edge. "How can you claim otherwise?"

Hua Ruyu glanced at Li Yi, "The Heaven Sect helped the Yuan Bank eliminate several hundred bandits. How is that an act of evil?"

"You..." Li Yi was left speechless.

"Hmph!"

With a single sentence, Hua Ruyu had silenced Li Yi. Turning back to Lian Chengbi, they continued, "In truth, the Heaven Sect has no intention of being enemies with Master Lian."

Lian Chengbi couldn't help but find this amusing, "Do you even believe what you're saying?"

"Even if Master Lian doesn't believe my words, you should at least have some self-confidence," Hua Ruyu said with a smile.

"Wuyu Mountain Villa has a heritage of more than three hundred years. Its foundations are deep and it is renowned as the best in the Jiangnan region. As for yourself, Master Lian, your swordplay is unparalleled. With a single sword strike, you slew Si Kongshu, and you are already known as the best swordsman in the world, even without the official recognition."

Hua Ruyu's voice took on a mysterious tone, "You don't go looking for trouble with others, and they are already grateful to the heavens for it. Who would dare to cause trouble for you?"

"But you have come," Lian Chengbi pointed out.

Hua Ruyu glanced at Lei Mantang and Long Guang before turning back to Lian Chengbi, "As long as Master Lian hands over these two men to me, the grudge between the Heaven Sect and Master Lian will be resolved. What do you say?"

Lei Mantang and Long Guang instinctively moved closer to Lian Chengbi, their actions a testament to the deep trust they had in him.

"It seems that Master Lian is unwilling," Hua Ruyu said, fixing their gaze on Lian Chengbi. "In that case..."

As their words trailed off, Hua Ruyu gestured slightly behind them, and the dozen or so black-clad figures drew their swords and blades in unison.

The sound of clanging metal rang out without cease, and the people of Wuji Villa prepared themselves for battle.

Without any hesitation, Hua Ruyu coldly shouted, "Attack!"

In the next moment, shadows flashed as half of the black-clad figures rushed towards Li Yi and the other guests and disciples. Meanwhile, five or six others charged towards Lian Chengbi and Shen Bijun.

By Lian Chengbi's side, Lei Mantang brandished his twin Thunderous Drills, Long Guang wielded his Silver Spear, Ouyang Wenbo raised his Iron Mandarin Duck Staff, and Ouyang Wenzhong assumed a stance with his Parent-Child Soul-Separating Rings.

Just as the black-clad figures drew near, about to engage them...

"Swish!"

A cruel smile played at the corners of Lei Mantang's mouth as he suddenly changed the direction of his Thunderous Drill, aiming a stab at Lian Chengbi's ribs.

"Huff!"

Instead of smashing towards the opposing black-clad figure, Ouyang Wenbo's Iron Mandarin Duck Staff veered to the side, aiming a blow at Lian Chengbi's head.

"Shush!"

Ouyang Wenzhong's Soul-Separating Rings traced a graceful arc, slicing towards the left side of Lian Chengbi's neck, targeting the major artery.

"Clang!"

Being the farthest from Lian Chengbi, Long Guang shook his long spear, creating a spear flower the size of a bowl. Instead of stabbing towards Lian Chengbi, he used the spear like a club, aiming a blow at Shen Bijun's back.

At the same time, he held the spear in his right hand and wiped his left hand across his waist, drawing out a soft sword. With a swift motion, he stabbed the soft sword, now taut and straight, towards Lian Chengbi's heart.

A surprise ambush at close range by four top-notch martial artists from the Jianghu would undoubtedly be unstoppable. Even the Carefree Marquis would likely meet his end against such an attack, let alone Lian Chengbi.

A smile already graced Hua Ruyu's face, as if he could foresee Lian Chengbi being pierced through with numerous holes, bleeding and dying.

However, the next moment, his eyes were filled with sword glare.

"Clang!"

The sound of the sword rang out, and the sword glare illuminated everyone's hearts.

It felt like an instant, yet it also felt like an eternity. He felt as if he had witnessed countless brilliant sword shadows, yet he also felt like he had only caught a fleeting glimpse of the sword glare.

When his vision cleared, the sound of the sword seemed to still linger, but he was filled with endless fear.

The Thunderous Drills, the Mandarin Duck Staff, and the Soul-Separating Rings had all fallen to the ground, but the Silver Spear and the soft sword were sent flying into the sky.

Lei Mantang, Long Guang, and the Ouyang brothers took a few slow steps back, their hands clutching their throats, their eyes filled with disbelief as they looked at Lian Chengbi, their gazes also filled with fear.

Lian Chengbi held his sword across his chest, looking at the five or six black-clad figures who had suddenly stopped in front of him, their eyes wide with terror. "If you had joined them just now, you might have had a chance."

None of the black-clad figures spoke, and even those who had been fighting the Wuji Villa disciples paused. Their hands trembled as they held their weapons, suddenly feeling as if the weapons had become impossibly heavy.

Without a word, Hua Ruyu leaped backward, his body shooting towards the wall behind him.

But before he could turn to flee, Lian Chengbi's voice sounded in his ear, "It's a pity that the young master didn't come himself. I hope you know many more of Tianzong's secrets."

Hua Ruyu was both startled and furious, finally understanding why the young master hadn't made a move himself.

He raised his hand to throw the hidden weapons in his hand, but halfway through the motion, he felt his arm go weak, and it drooped powerlessly.

However, he had not yet given up hope. He felt Lian Chengbi's hand on his shoulder.

A glimmer of hope appeared in Hua Ruyu's eyes, and then he heard Lian Chengbi continue, "The poison you put on your clothes is not bad. Although you used floral fragrance to cover it up, I could still smell the scent of Heartbreak Grass and Red Crown Flower. You are quite skilled in poison."

Hua Ruyu's heart skipped a beat, and then he felt a numbness at the back of his neck. His vision darkened, and he lost consciousness.

(End of Chapter)

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