Chapter 1290 - 329: Misty Yunnan Mountains Conceal Deadly Intent, Blades Flash to Vanquish Villains (Part 3)

If one could obtain the Xu Fu Immortal Pill, then immortality would be within reach, wouldn’t everyone desire it?

Shi Feiyang furrowed his brow slightly, turning his head to look at Mu Tong.

Their gazes met, expressing countless emotions without a word.

Mu Tong bit her lower lip and finally spoke: "Leave, I don’t want any involvement with the Jianghu riffraff."

Being publicly issued an expulsion order by Mu Tong like that, Shi Feiyang’s dignity was lost; since entering Jianghu, he’d never encountered such cold rejection, not even from Emperor Zhu Yijun himself. He nodded slightly, turning to leave.

However, after taking a few steps, Shi Feiyang looked back once more, only to see Mu Tong standing in the courtyard, her moon-white dress fluttering like a solitary white lotus. As the morning mist in Kunming City gradually dispersed, Shi Feiyang and Xie Wen’s figures disappeared at the end of the official path.

Inside the Duke Qian’s Mansion, Mu Tong gazed at the silver knife in her hand, reflecting her slightly flushed face.

"Flowing Cloud Swordsman" Chen Moqing and "Flying Phoenix Saber" Liu Yunyan resigned from their guard positions at the Duke’s Mansion, quietly following Shi Feiyang and Xie Wen to Jiangnan, intending to ambush them for potential gains.

The mountain paths in Dian Nan wound like a snake, and the late spring drizzle soaked the bluish stone road until it shone.

"Flowing Cloud Swordsman" Chen Moqing’s Flowing Cloud Sword quivered in its sheath, the jade pendant on the hilt swaying gently with each step; "Flying Phoenix Saber" Liu Yunyan tightened her cloak, the gilded hilt of the Flying Phoenix Saber glimmering coldly in the rain.

As the two just turned a mountain path bend, a scorching aura suddenly pierced through the rain curtain. "Brother Chen, Miss Liu, rushing in the rain like this, are you looking to stir trouble for Shi Feiyang?" Before the words fell, a crimson figure floated down from the treetop.

Xie Zhichuan held the Chixiao Sword, its flame-like patterns glowing intermittently. As the Kunlun Flame Technique activated, a faint red aura surrounded him, marking him as the Young Manor Master of the Divine Sword Manor.

Behind him, Li Wuduo flicked the Poisonous Soul Whip, its green poison dripping with sizzling sounds in the rain, proving the name "Poisonous Hand Nuwa" wasn’t just empty talk. Chen Moqing’s pupils contracted slightly, reverse gripping his sword hilt: "Blocking our way, Young Master Xie and Miss Li, what counsel do you have for us?"

Liu Yunyan horizontally positioned her Flying Phoenix Saber before her chest, its blade reflecting the hostile faces of the two opposite.

Xie Zhichuan let out a cold laugh, the Chixiao Sword unsheathed three inches, its sword gleam carrying a wave of heat: "I’m not one for counseling, just unable to stand the Heroic Sakura Association’s behavior. With Shi Feiyang monopolizing Jianghu and opposing the Imperial Court, how can it be tolerated by our Divine Sword Manor?"

His wrist shook, executing "Green Peak Slices the Face" from the Thirteen Life-taking Swords, with sparks bursting from the sword tip directly targeting Chen Moqing’s throat.

Chen Moqing deftly sidestepped, using the Flowing Cloud Sword to execute "Dense Clouds Veiling the Moon," the sword momentum woven intricately, barely managing to fend off the fierce blow.

The collision of two Inner Strengths instantly cracked the bluish stone surface.

Liu Yunyan, witnessing this, shouted firmly, the Flying Phoenix Saber transforming into a golden stream of light aiming straight at Li Wuduo. Li Wuduo’s Poisonous Soul Whip emerged like a Spiritual Snake from its cave, its technique bizarre and unpredictable, executing "Poison Dragon Penetrates the Heart," with the whip end suddenly splitting into three strands, each attacking Liu Yunyan’s face, chest, and lower region.

Liu Yunyan sidestepped and rolled, wielding the Flying Phoenix Saber to perform "Phoenix Dance of the Nine Heavens," with the sword force diverting the Poisonous Whip.

Taking advantage, Li Wuduo cast a handful of poison needles, which traced an eerie arc in the air, exuding a nauseating stench. Liu Yunyan parried the needles with her saber, which struck the blade and erupted a flurry of poisonous smoke.

Xie Zhichuan’s offensive grew fiercer, as he unleashed "Whirlwind Seizes the Moon" from the Thirteen Life-taking Swords, with fiery-red Sword Qi sweeping in like flames.

Chen Moqing was forced to retreat repeatedly, even the Flowing Cloud Sword bore some sparks. Knowing he’d face defeat if this continued, he gritted his teeth to unleash his trump card "Cloud Splits Heavens Awestruck," with formidable sword momentum clashing with Xie Zhichuan’s Sword Qi, erupting with a resounding boom.

Li Wuduo, seeing the stalemate, suddenly laughed lightly: "Why persist stubbornly? Wouldn’t it be better if you joined forces with us? If Shi Feiyang falls, isn’t Xu Fu Immortal Pill, Holy Heart Technique, Kunlun Heart Inquiry Technique better than being a guard?"

Ceasing her assault while coiling the Poisonous Soul Whip, "Our Divine Sword Manor is willing to join forces with you; once successful, Divine Skill secrets, Jianghu status, can be yours." Chen Moqing eased his sword momentum, yet inside, calculations ran fast.

Liu Yunyan stood with her saber, sternly stating: "Why should we trust you?"

Xie Zhichuan sheathed his sword, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, coldly replying: "Because we share a common enemy. So long as the Heroic Sakura Association exists, Jianghu won’t see peace."

He produced a detailed map from his chest, marking Heroic Sakura Association’s Kunming Sub-Branch’s defenses, "If you agree, this is our sincerity."

The rain intensified, washing the blood from everyone’s bodies.

Exchanging a glance, Chen Moqing and Liu Yunyan’s eyes flashed with a ruthless edge. Liu Yunyan sheathed the Flying Phoenix Saber, solemnly declaring: "Fine! We’ll join forces. But let’s make it clear, if you dare to deceive, we’ll ensure you regret it deeply."

Xie Zhichuan and Li Wuduo exchanged smiles, their eyes revealing a subtle cunning. On the mountain path, four distinct auras intertwined, akin to an invisible net silently cast upon Shi Feiyang and the Heroic Sakura Association.

In the distance, dense clouds gathered, thunder and lightning raged.

Dusk dyed like blood, soaking the vast surface of the Qiantang River, its shimmer resembling a magnificent ink painting slowly unfolds.

River water surged endlessly, brimming with energetic momentum, pounding against the shore, producing deafening sounds, showcasing nature’s unparalleled mighty force.