Chapter 628: Tragedy at the Immortal’s Abode

Chapter 628 -302: Tragedy at the Immortal’s Abode

Zheng Martial Arts Hall, the True Disciple’s courtyard residence.

Xi’Er and Dong’Er, dressed in short cyan tunics, stood at the entrance, peering out toward the corridor beyond the courtyard.

These past few years with the Chens’, the two young maids had lived well. Their food and clothing were provided for, and they even got to eat some Demon Beast Meat occasionally.

As a result, they were very well-nourished and had developed quite well physically.

Xi’Er in particular, despite being only thirteen, was already much taller and more well-rounded than an ordinary girl. Combined with her naturally delicate and lovely features, she looked for all the world like a young woman.

Just then, Chen Cheng came striding down the corridor.

The two young maids hurried forward and bowed respectfully.

“Greetings, Master!”

“No need for formalities.” Chen Cheng gave a slight nod. Looking toward the main hall in the front courtyard, he asked, “Where is our guest?”

Xi’Er answered properly, “The three mistresses are with the guest in Xuanwu Courtyard.”

“Mm, I understand.” Chen Cheng said faintly and headed straight for the inner courtyard.

This visitor was a genuine surprise to Chen Cheng. It was none other than Ji Lingxiao, a True Disciple of the Taiyi Sect. At twenty-one, she had cultivated to Marrow Cleansing Realm Perfection, becoming the most dazzling existence among the younger generation of Martial Artists in the Northern Territory in one fell swoop!

In truth, Chen Cheng had also reached the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm at twenty-one. His Martial Arts Power was enough to dominate all of Linji City, placing him thirty-first on the Earth List. Among the younger generation of Martial Artists in the Northern Territory, he could also be considered astonishingly talented. The Martial Arts Talent he had displayed was even slightly superior to Ji Lingxiao’s.

After all, Ji Lingxiao’s notable achievements were all accomplished with the help of the Lingxiao Sword, a Profound Tier Spiritual Artifact.

Chen Cheng’s achievements, on the other hand, were entirely due to his own Martial Arts Power.

But because Chen Cheng was cautious and deliberately kept a low profile, he had created the illusion that he was afflicted by a Demon Thought Cage, making it difficult for him to ever advance to the Puncture Realm. This made him seem far less stunning.

In the eyes of most, compared to Ji Lingxiao, Chen Cheng was just one of the many stars that served to accentuate the Bright Moon—and a rather dim one at that.

Chen Cheng had made this choice simply because he had no backing and couldn’t yet handle the fame that his power would bring.

But Ji Lingxiao was different. She was a heaven-blessed prodigy, born with a golden spoon in her mouth.

With the power of Marrow Cleansing Realm Perfection and a Profound Tier Spiritual Artifact at her side, she couldn’t keep a low profile even if she wanted to.

On top of that, she had another identity: the personal disciple of the Taiyi Sect’s Sect Leader, Liu Fufeng.

As the only Martial Arts Grandmaster in the Five Northern States, Liu Fufeng had reached a level where he could go anywhere he pleased in the world. His presence was truly peerless!

The backing Ji Lingxiao had could be said to have reached the absolute peak.

With all her unique advantages, Ji Lingxiao could be said to have monopolized the world’s fortune, not just in the Northern Territory, but across the entire Great Yu.

The future Martial Arts Achievements of such a person were limitless. She was bound to enter the Puncture Realm and attain the Innate stage. Cultivating to the Qi Meridian Fusion Realm to become a Martial Arts Grandmaster would be a natural progression, and there was even a high probability that she could cultivate to become a Martial Saint.

Logically, Ji Lingxiao and Chen Cheng shouldn’t have had anything to do with each other. There was no reason for her to come looking for him.

If there was any reason at all for her to visit, it could only be related to the Taiyi Sect’s so-called theory of fortune. Chen Cheng’s sudden rise in Linji City undoubtedly meant he had claimed all of Linji City’s fortune.

But that didn’t make sense either. After all, how much fortune could a remote Prefecture City like Linji City possibly have? Would Ji Lingxiao even give it a second thought? Would she really make a special trip just for that?

His mind full of questions, Chen Cheng entered the inner courtyard, crossed the large garden, and strode into Xuanwu Courtyard.

As soon as he stepped through the courtyard gate, he saw a figure in white practicing a set of Swordsmanship in the center of the yard.

Mu Xiaowan, Shen Qingyao, and Shen Qingshuang stood to the side, watching with great concentration.

Chen Cheng also began to observe closely. He saw that the person’s Sword Techniques were exceptionally fluid. Each and every move was wonderfully natural, grand and imposing, with astonishing power!

It was as if she sought to shatter the Ninefold Celestial Realm and point her sword at All Under Heaven!

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

After executing three slashes through the air, the figure in white halted, stood tall with her longsword in a ready grip, and raised her eyes to look at Chen Cheng.

Her skin was fair, her eyebrows like willows, her eyes like a phoenix’s. Her face was one of absolute beauty.

Her eyes revealed a sharp glint, still carrying a hint of her power.

It was the legendary Lingxiao Fairy, Ji Lingxiao!

“Xiaowan, did you watch this Lingxiao Sword Skill closely?” Ji Lingxiao glanced at Chen Cheng only once before turning to Mu Xiaowan at her side.

Mu Xiaowan nodded and answered earnestly, “I watched closely, but this Swordsmanship seems to carry a King’s Aura. I’m afraid I won’t be able to grasp its mysteries!”

The corners of Ji Lingxiao’s lips lifted slightly, a soft smile appearing in her eyes. “To be able to see the King’s Aura within the Swordsmanship is enough to prove your exceptional comprehension! The Sword Intent of this Lingxiao Sword Skill is hidden within its Sword Techniques, and it often varies depending on the swordsman’s state of mind. Now, watch the final Sword Technique again!”

As she spoke, Ji Lingxiao suddenly spun around and swung her longsword at extreme speed. A fiercely unparalleled Sword Intent erupted from thin air and rushed toward Chen Cheng.

She hadn’t activated her Qi Blood Power. With just the Sword Technique alone, she mobilized the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi, unleashing immense power!

It was unmistakably Second Layer Sword Intent!

Facing the incoming Sword Intent, Chen Cheng’s gaze suddenly sharpened.

The Sword Intent wasn’t fast, and it was far from displaying its full power, but Chen Cheng clearly felt an extremely strong threat.

Within the Sword Intent, a white-clad figure holding a sword strode through the void. Her sword pierced the nine heavens, seeming slow but actually moving with extreme speed.

Its brilliance lay in the fact that no matter how Chen Cheng tried to dodge, he would be struck by the Sword Intent!

A sharp and deadly strike—Immortal’s Guidance!

‘This single move’s Sword Intent alone has nearly 1,500 Value Realm Power. She’s already touched the threshold of the True Intent of Heaven and Earth. She really is strong!’

As the thought flashed through his mind, Chen Cheng formed a blade with his fingers and chopped down sharply in front of him.