Chapter 66

Dugu Jian Sheng, after all, is the foremost figure in today's martial arts world. Wherever he goes, he is always treated like a star. It's something he never thought he would be scolded by a young man in his twenties.

However, what this young man said... Dugu Jian Sheng has dedicated himself to the refinement of sword techniques and has not studied much of the other classics within his sect. He vaguely remembers that a hundred years ago, the Demon Locking Tower was indeed almost destroyed, but the records were vague, and he didn't pay much attention. After all, the Demon Locking Tower is now as stable as Mount Tai. However, the brief records did mention the Five Spirit Pearls, which could indirectly verify that the young man's words had some basis and were not entirely fabricated.

Dugu Jian Sheng raised his eyes to scrutinize Qi Feng, feeling quite conflicted.

He has always dealt with demons and monsters with a swift and decisive approach, slicing them to near death and then throwing them into the Demon Locking Tower, where the Guardian King inside would take over. It was always clean, quick, and easy. Who would have thought it would be so troublesome today.

Not only are there two groups of ignorant crowds from the barbaric small countries who worship demons, but there is also this young man who has dropped a bombshell. Dugu Jian Sheng couldn't refute him, knowing that there were quite a few people present. If he were to argue, would the reputation of the Immortal Sword Sect still be intact? As the saying goes, good news doesn't leave the house, but bad news travels a thousand miles. If this were to spread, who knows what it would turn into. It might even become a rumor that the Immortal Sword Sect is colluding with demons...

"Cough!" Dugu Jian Sheng cleared his throat, wiping away the awkwardness on his face and restoring his cold and aloof image as the Sword Saint. "You ignorant people worship demons and are beyond redemption. Considering that the Southern Wilderness has not yet been civilized, I will not hold it against you..."

With every word, he mentioned demons and monsters. Elder Shi finally couldn't hold back and roared, "How dare you!" He pushed his palms forward, and three terrifying streams of energy, accompanied by flames, rushed towards Dugu Jian Sheng like dragons spewing fire.

Dugu Jian Sheng, however, held his long sword backward and lifted his left hand lightly. "You side paths dare to compete with me?" As he spoke, a massive sword shadow several meters long appeared. The fire dragons collided with the sword, and the sword shadow suddenly glowed brightly, then... nothing happened. There was no sound, no shockwave. If it weren't for the three deep grooves on the floor of Han Yixian's house, Qi Feng would have thought the two were just playing with him.

"Man and sword as one?" Elder Shi exclaimed.

Seeing his signature move easily deflected without any defense, Elder Shi realized the significant gap in strength. Even with his fiery temper, he immediately calmed down, slightly turning his body to protect Zhao Ling'er behind him.

Qi Feng, who had practiced the Dragon Elephant Bodhi Power to the third level, was extremely sensitive to any changes in the surrounding qi and physical vibrations. At this moment, he was the only one who could clearly see what was happening.

Dugu Jian Sheng appeared to have effortlessly deflected Elder Shi's attack, but Qi Feng could clearly "see" that the rock layer several feet below the ground had been shattered by the impact. So, while Dugu Jian Sheng was indeed more skilled than Elder Shi, the actual difference in power was not as exaggerated as it seemed.

However, Qi Feng glanced at the Han family father and daughter sitting calmly in the corner, seemingly indifferent to the destruction of their house, and silently felt sorry for them. Just a moment ago, their house only needed a new renovation, but now, after the Sword Saint's intervention, they would have to rebuild the foundation.

Dugu Jian Sheng, seeing Qi Feng staring at his feet with a strange expression, knew that his trick had been seen through. He cleared his throat again to ease the awkwardness, inwardly wondering why this unknown young man kept causing him trouble.

"Uh... Considering your ignorance, I will only warn you once. This snake woman harbors an immense spiritual power within her. Once awakened, it will be extremely terrifying and will bring disaster to the world."

Yes... Qi Feng nodded silently. He had to admit that the expert was indeed an expert, able to see through the high-level self-destruct mechanism within Zhao Ling'er. His insight was indeed sharp.

From one perspective, Dugu Jian Sheng's concerns were not entirely unfounded. Carrying a miniature tactical nuclear weapon around and walking through crowds every day, no matter how kind and cute the person is, would still make you nervous, right? Although Zhao Ling'er, along with her mother, the Witch Queen, and her grandmother, Zixuan, used this power to save the world, Dugu Jian Sheng's concerns were understandable.

"Um, tactical nuclear weapon, uh... If I had one... could I blow the Water Demon to pieces?" Qi Feng's mind began to wander, thinking about the possibilities: "Speaking of which... Sister Xue's technology is already at the top level. Tactical nuclear weapons should be obsolete, right? I wonder if those mass effect acceleration weapons have any anti-demon capabilities..."

Look, having superpowers is terrifying. Someone like Qi Feng, who had no ambition a few months ago, was now thinking about how to obtain world-destroying weapons to play with. Back then, he was more concerned about how to secure a seat in the library, how to avoid the lunch rush to get food, and how to get a row of computers for his roommates in the internet cafe. Now, he was already contemplating how to obtain world-destroying weapons.

While Qi Feng was daydreaming, Dugu Jian Sheng was still lecturing Gailiao Jiao and Elder Shi about the dangers of demons. Gailiao Jiao and Elder Shi, unable to fight back, could only listen with their eyes wide open, protecting Zhao Ling'er. Lin Tianan, ignored by everyone, finally approached Lin Yueru: "Dear daughter, let's go home..."

"No!" Lin Yueru, the young lady, had a strong personality. She walked over to the Miao people, pushed aside a few Miao soldiers, and grabbed Zhao Ling'er's arm, still in snake form. "I want to protect Ling'er and help her find her family in the Miao territory!"

What? Huh? What? The one who reacted most strongly to this was not Lin Tianan but Qi Feng! He jumped three feet high in shock! What a sudden twist! Shouldn't you two be at odds according to the mainstream values? Are you trying to make Li Xiaoyao a side character? Lin Yueru, if you take Zhao Ling'er back to find her family, will Li Xiaoyao be left to play in the mud in Yuhang County? What happened here while I was away? Can someone explain?

Qi Feng looked around. Well, it seems asking Uncle Han and Han Meizi might be the most reliable. I'll have to gossip with them later.

Dugu Jian Sheng looked at Lin Yueru and then turned back. "Oh? Brother Lin, you're here too? Is this your daughter?"

Qi Feng slapped his face. Sir, do you have the reflexes of a T-Rex? How have you survived so long in the martial arts world without being tricked?

"Truly outrageous!" Dugu Jian Sheng put on the air of an elder and said to Lin Yueru, "You are the daughter of the Southern Martial Arts Alliance leader. How can a noble and righteous sect associate with those barbaric and ignorant people and demons?..."

"Wait a moment!" Qi Feng suddenly interrupted, "Uh... Sir Dugu, you just said that this demon could bring disaster to the world?"

Sir? Dugu Jian Sheng felt something was off. He had just been scolded and now was being addressed as "Sir," with a change in attitude. There must be something fishy. He could only vaguely say, "Yes. Even a tiger cub, though young, must be guarded against, or it will eventually harm others..."

"Very well, you said 'eventually,' right?" Qi Feng smiled slightly.

"Uh, yes!" Dugu Jian Sheng nodded.

Qi Feng suddenly became serious and pointed at Dugu Jian Sheng. "There is a zombie infestation here! The Red Demon King is building a blood pool underground to practice his demonic arts! Every day, countless people are killed. This is an urgent matter, yet you are concerned about a potential danger. By the way, the Nüwa clan has existed for thousands of years. When has anything gone wrong? The probability of this threat is lower than natural disasters! Don't talk about 'not of our kind.' Look at your own Immortal Sword Sect. There was a sword immortal named Shuming who almost opened a passage between the human and demon realms. The five elders of the previous generation raised an evil sword immortal. I think the danger from your sect is much greater than that of the Nüwa descendants..."

"Hey, hey, hey... Young hero, be careful what you say!" Dugu Jian Sheng, unable to maintain his high-minded image, quickly covered Qi Feng's mouth. Otherwise, the reputation of the Immortal Sword Sect would be ruined today. "This... um... Ah! Indeed! There is a heavy presence of yin and evil qi here!"

Well, for a man with such unreliable reflexes, Qi Feng didn't have much hope. Despite his righteous and serious appearance, Qi Feng felt that the Drunken Sword Immortal Situ Zhong, who often got drunk and was thrown into the river by the innkeeper, was more reliable!

"Um..." Dugu Jian Sheng frowned and focused. "The yin qi is strongest in the northwest direction!"

Well, your reaction is slow, but at least the direction is correct!

Qi Feng said weakly, "That's right. That direction is Blackwater Town. There is an ancient general's tomb near the town, where the zombies come from. However, the tomb is protected by a barrier, so you need to go to the Jade Buddha Temple first... Ah, no..."

Qi Feng knew these plot points by heart and was now reciting a simplified guide. But when he got to this part, he suddenly stopped and looked at Dugu Jian Sheng. Well, at least his strength is formidable, and he shouldn't need the help of the Jade Buddha Temple's magical beads to break the barrier. This part can be skipped.

"You can go directly to the general's tomb. Remember, the Red Demon King is hiding below the tomb."

Being directed by a young man in his twenties, Dugu Jian Sheng felt a bit uncomfortable. "Want to escape my sight? Humph!" His words implied that he didn't need Qi Feng's guidance.

Well, if you don't want the friendly guide, fine. Qi Feng was happy to be left alone.

Dugu Jian Sheng waved his sleeve. "A mere zombie dares to call itself a king? I'll be back soon!"

"Hey! Hold on." Qi Feng suddenly remembered, "Remember to get the Earth Spirit Pearl from the demon king and bring it back to me."

"Um? Earth Spirit Pearl?" Dugu Jian Sheng was surprised but then coldly said, "These Five Spirit Pearls don't belong to you!"

Qi Feng shrugged. "Cough, you're just wasting it. Give it to me; I can use it to save the world!"

"How dare you! I, the head of the Immortal Sword Sect, am not to be ordered around!" Dugu Jian Sheng grabbed Qi Feng, "If you want the Spirit Pearl, come with me to slay the demon." He was enveloped in golden light, sword energy surging, and he stepped onto his sword, ready to fly.

"Hey, wait! I can't go out!" Qi Feng exclaimed, realizing he was about to be forcibly logged out.

"Be quiet! Let's go!"

Flying on the sword! r1152

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