https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-609-Finally-Meeting-the-Carefree-Marquis/12568894/
https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-611-The-Carefree-Marquis-s-Wealth-of-Experience-Lian-Chengbi-s-Unparalleled-Sword-Art/12571887/
Chapter 610: Both Sides Underestimate Each Other
Chapter 610: Both Sides Underestimate Each Other
"I didn't! I didn't do it, don't spout nonsense and pin it on me. I won't take the blame!"
Lian Chengbi waved his hands repeatedly, "The matter of Ge Shu's treasure was revealed by Tu Xiaotian, and the Young Master Tian is your doing, according to Hua Ruyu. As for the news of your lair being here, it has nothing to do with me at all."
Everyone laughed upon hearing this.
Although Tu Xiaotian and Hua Ruyu were the sources of this information about Tianzong, it wouldn't have spread throughout the martial arts world if not for Lian Chengbi.
So everyone felt that Xiaoyao Marquis's accusation of Lian Chengbi was acceptable.
As for how the news of Xiaoyao Marquis's lair being here had been leaked, no one really cared.
With the appearance of Hongying and Luryu, they were even grateful that the matter had been exposed, attracting a large number of martial artists. Otherwise, if there were only a few of them, it would be dangerous.
But at this moment...
After a big battle, Xiaoyao Marquis still had a few companions with him. This was obvious to everyone present.
"Do you think that by exposing all this news, Tianzong and I are finished?" Xiaoyao Marquis suddenly calmed down.
"Isn't that so?" Lian Chengbi asked.
"You're wrong. You underestimate my efforts over the past twenty years, and you also underestimate the enormity of Tianzong."
Xiaoyao Marquis smiled proudly, "Whether it's the information known by Tu Xiaotian and Hua Ruyu, or what you secretly investigated, it's only the tip of the iceberg of Tianzong."
"The number of people in Tianzong is far more than you can imagine, and the power of Tianzong is also stronger than you think!" Xiaoyao Marquis laughed sinisterly, "Otherwise, why do you think so many people died in the Battle of Jiayu Pass that year?"
A thunderous sound exploded in Shen Bijun's mind as she suddenly looked up, "Was it you?"
"Of course it was me. Aside from me, who else has such great ability?" Xiaoyao Marquis smiled indifferently, then turned to look at Lian Chengbi, "It's a pity you didn't go to Jiayu Pass back then. Otherwise, there wouldn't be today's matter."
Lian Chengbi narrowed his eyes, "So that's how it is. You're the mastermind behind the scenes."
"But the fact that you were able to investigate these things did indeed surprise me. However, you still underestimate me." Xiaoyao Marquis fixed his gaze on Lian Chengbi, "Do you think I stayed here because I'm at the end of my rope?"
"Isn't that so?" Lian Chengbi asked again.
"Of course not. I stayed here just to wait for you." Xiaoyao Marquis sneered, "I knew you would come!"
"You used Ge Shu's treasure to stir up people's greed, exposed my identity, and finally revealed this Puppet Manor. You plan to borrow the power of the martial artists to kill me. Your scheme is ingenious!"
Xiaoyao Marquis said indifferently, "You thought I was at the end of my rope, so of course, you would come here to witness your masterpiece."
Lian Chengbi's eyes flickered, "I see..."
"But I am stronger than you imagine. Those who stayed in the manor will die, and since you came here, you will definitely die too!"
Xiaoyao Marquis said coldly, "This cliff is a place I specially prepared for killing people. That's why it's called the Killing Cliff. Since you want to kill me, I will bury you here."
Xiaoyao Marquis waved his hand, and suddenly, over a dozen figures flashed out from the trees beside the cliff.
These men in black did not conceal their presence, but each of them held knives and swords, as light as swallows. They were all rare masters in the martial arts world.
"Not only will you die, but your friends will too." Xiaoyao Marquis said coldly.
Xiao Shiyilang looked at the group of men in black, especially the few leaders.
The first man was thin, holding a thin sword, which was the standard sword of the Hainan Sword Sect. His steps were light and swaying, indicating that his qinggong was extremely high.
The two behind him were similar in stature. One had empty hands, and the other held a crutch, but both had long and steady auras, indicating that they were great masters with deep internal skills.
Although the rest of the men in black were not as strong as these three, they all had sharp eyes and steady auras, indicating that they were not ordinary people.
Xiao Shiyilang stepped forward, "Leave these people to us!"
Yang Kaitai and Feng Siniang nodded.
Yang Kaitai got into his stance, Feng Siniang held up her twin swords, and even Shen Bijun let go of Lian Chengbi's hand. With a flick of her wrist, two golden needles appeared at her fingertips, aimed at one of the men in black.
"Lian Chengbi, don't you want to avenge your parents and your in-laws?" Xiaoyao Marquis smiled.
Lian Chengbi still had a smile on his face as he stepped forward slowly, "You thought I knew you were here a long time ago, but I didn't dare to come and find you myself. In fact, it's because I can't beat you."
This time, Xiaoyao Marquis confidently asked, "Isn't that so?"
Lian Chengbi's eyes flickered, "You're wrong. It's not like that at all. If I knew you were here, I would have come a long time ago."
Xiaoyao Marquis snorted, obviously not believing him.
"I know your sword skills are quite good, but the fact that you used these means proves that you lack confidence. It wasn't until you killed Sikong Shu with one sword and left more than a dozen of my masters in Wugu Manor that your confidence grew.
Now that you've defeated Hongying and Lu Ryu, your confidence has soared, so you're confident enough to take action against me, right?"
Xiaoyao Marquis stared at Lian Chengbi, "But have you ever thought that this might be my intention?"
Lian Chengbi was a little speechless, but he still asked, "What do you mean? Do you mean to increase my confidence on purpose?"
"If you were too weak, it wouldn't be interesting to kill you." Xiaoyao Marquis glanced at the young master who had finally appeared at the end of the mountain road and sneered, "I want to crush you when you're at your most confident and proud!"
"Only then can I vent the anger in my heart!"
As the words fell, Xiaoyao Marquis' figure lightened, and he floated up like a wisp of smoke, as if he was unaffected by gravity. He floated towards Lian Chengbi, descended from the sky, and slapped him with a palm.
Lian Chengbi's eyes lit up. He had to admit that Xiaoyao Marquis' qinggong was indeed powerful. This technique of lightening his body was flawless, and it was even better than Wei Wuya, who was also a dwarf.
As Xiaoyao Marquis suddenly burst into action, the dozen or so men in black also made their moves.
The first man in black drew his long sword, his sword technique was swift, tricky, and bizarre. It turned out to be the Heaven-Defying Thirteen Styles of the Hainan Sword Sect.
The two behind him swung their canes and palms, bringing with them gusts of wind, indicating that they were also top masters in the martial arts world, seemingly not inferior to Yang Kaitai.
If there were only Feng Siniang, Yang Kaitai, and Shen Bijun on their side, they might not be a match for these men in black.
Fortunately, there was also Xiao Shiyilang!
Xiao Shiyilang extended his body, and a steel knife appeared in his hand. With a turn of his foot, he swung his long knife, encircling the first three men in his knife light.
Xiao Shiyilang slashed three knives in a row, forcing the three men back, and laughed loudly, "I never expected that the last remaining elder of the Hainan Sword Sect, Hailingson, would also be a member of Tianzong. This is truly unexpected."
Hailingson and the other two were shocked, "Who are you?"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report