This Martial Saint's Health Bar is Too Thick!-Chapter 418 - 111: Sword Descends on Qing Mountain_2

"Bring them in."

Lu Wenzheng quickly composed himself, his expression returning to normal.

"Sir."

The secretary came in through the door.

"Prepare the banquet; we celebrate tonight!"

Lu Wenzheng declared.

"Yes."

...

At night, in the grand hall on the top floor of the Government Affairs Building in the provincial capital.

This place was specifically used for hosting large banquets and was only utilized for very important matters.

Those who could attend the banquet tonight were significant figures of the provincial capital, and it could be said, of the entire Feng Province.

Luo Yifu, who had "called the wind and summoned the rain" in the World, had to slightly bend his waist to toast to most people at the banquet.

This banquet was to celebrate the establishment of Hongyi University in the provincial capital.

Although the final outcome was not as satisfactory as hoped, no one dared to voice any displeasure at this time; hence, everyone at the banquet had smiles on their faces and looked cheerful.

While the banquet was in full swing, suddenly, a man in white robes carrying a sword walked in.

At this event, even those at the Tao Foundation Stage were not allowed to bring weapons inside; they must "disarm" at the door.

Yet, this man entered carrying his sword, which inevitably raised eyebrows.

As for the possibility of this man being an assassin, no one present worried.

Because there was not just one Tao Foundation Stage powerhouse present, but also the Sect Master of the Green Mountain Sword Sect, Nolan Zhi.

What’s more, with Master Xu Jing, the Great Grandmaster there, who would dare to assassinate?

"How did he get here?"

"Who is this person?"

"From the Green Mountain Sword Sect, Gu Yufeng."

"No wonder."

"..."

The people present murmured among themselves, having recognized the newcomer.

The man in white robes, carrying a sword, was strikingly handsome and very young, none other than Gu Yufeng, who ranked second on the Feng Province’s Leaderboard, and the junior uncle of the Green Mountain Sword Sect.

Earlier this year, at the end of March, he had made a breakthrough, clearing the clouds atop Qingyun Peak with a single sword strike, which led the Moon Viewing Tower to assess his realm had reached a new height, rating him at the Peak of the Tao Foundation Stage, placing him second on the leader board, just behind the popular Green-faced Ghost King.

Rumors had it that this man was obsessed with Martial Arts and swords, never parting with his sword since the first day he wielded one.

His presence at this banquet indeed qualified him not to disarm.

After all, anyone at the Peak of Tao Foundation Stage could potentially become a future Martial Arts Master.

It was just that Gu Yufeng’s world had always solely revolved around practicing Martial Arts and swordsmanship. By rationale, he should have no interest in these banquets, yet surprisingly he had also come tonight.

Just when everyone present thought Lu Wenzheng had invited Gu Yufeng, Lu Wenzheng curiously turned to Nolan Zhi:

"Sect Master Nolan, did you invite Yufeng?"

Nolan Zhi also looked puzzled and shook his head:

"I did not invite Junior Brother Gu, as he does not like crowds."

Gu Yufeng was the last Sect Master’s closed-door disciple, and contemporaries with Nolan Zhi, hence Nolan Zhi addressed him as Junior Brother.

"It was I who invited him."

Just then, Xu Jing suddenly spoke up.

"Sect Master Xu invited Junior Brother Gu to the banquet tonight? Why didn’t I know?"

Upon hearing those words, Nolan Zhi looked guardedly towards Xu Jing.

Xu Jing did not look back at Nolan Zhi but smiled as he watched Gu Yufeng walking towards them:

"I heard he once had a story with Feng Sanniang of Datong Prefecture, but now she has been killed. I figured he would want revenge. Conveniently, the person he wants to kill is the same one I want to kill, so I invited him."

The "queen" Feng Sanniang’s "battles to fame" involved:

The first was inviting the former Garrison Commander of Datong Prefecture to her dance hall.

The second was inviting this junior uncle of the Green Mountain Sword Sect, Gu Yufeng.

Such connections solidified Feng Sanniang’s status as the "queen."

Now that Feng Sanniang was dead, many wanted to avenge her, but very few actually had the capability.

Gu Yufeng was definitely one, and perhaps the most hopeful!

"Master Xu..."

Upon hearing this, Nolan Zhi immediately frowned, about to speak.

"If he did not wish to come, he wouldn’t be here tonight; I did not coerce him."

Xu Jing turned his head, smiling at Nolan Zhi.

Taken aback, Nolan Zhi sensed a very dangerous aura from Xu Jing’s smile.

"Mr. Xu, why didn’t you discuss this matter with me beforehand?"

Finally, Lu Wenzheng spoke, asking with a smile.

Xu Jing looked towards Lu Wenzheng:

"Lord Lu, you had previously promised to help me kill someone, but after waiting a long time with no progression, I had to come myself."

He had just finished his retreat when he learnt that the "Blood-faced Ghost" had died, a fact he surely wasn’t deceived by.

He was almost certain that the Blood-faced Ghost was impersonated by the Green-faced Ghost.

However, he now had no way to rush to Datong Prefecture and kill recklessly.

Firstly, the Green-faced Ghost’s whereabouts were elusive, making him hard to locate.

Secondly, once he showed intention to kill in Datong Prefecture, Bian Jingru would dare to send the Imperial Camp Army to surround and kill him!

If things escalated, that old fellow from Wuda would definitely make a move!

He had no choice; he was no longer a professor at Wuda and had completely fallen out with Datong Prefecture.

Originally, he had used the power of Datong Prefecture to encircle and kill the Martial Arts Master Gu Xianfeng, but now, if he wanted to kill anyone in Datong Prefecture, he would have to act himself.

But now that he was the president of Hongyi University, killing someone would have a huge impact if exposed.

Similarly, for Lu Wenzheng, dealing with the Green-faced Ghost was not easy.

"Mr. Xu, I’ve already sent people to prepare, but the Green-faced Ghost King is now a huge figure in the martial arts community of Datong Prefecture, and Datong Prefecture is his turf, not so easily invaded," Lu Wenzheng explained.

Xu Jing, with an unchanged smile, said, "I know, that’s why I’ve found a way to kill him, haven’t I?"

Taking matters into his own hands to kill was the last resort, but before that, Xu Jing had other options.

At this moment, Gu Yufeng had approached the trio.

"Lord Lu, Sect Leader Brother, Master Xu," Gu Yufeng greeted the three men with a calm demeanor.

It wasn’t that he was arrogant; he was naturally stoic.

"Brother Gu, are you heading to Datong Prefecture?" Nolan Zhi asked directly, knowing well the temperament of his junior.

As he spoke, he silently exerted force, creating an invisible barrier around them to ensure their voices could not be heard by others nearby.

Gu Yufeng nodded: "Yes."

"All for a woman?" Nolan Zhi frowned, his tone becoming stern.

Gu Yufeng’s eyes flickered slightly; he slowly shook his head:

"My main objective is to challenge Qin Zhen, killing the Green-faced Ghost is just incidental."

Challenge Qin Zhen! Qin Zhen was first on Feng Province’s Leaderboard and was also a candidate on the Fengyun Overall Leaderboard. After breaking through, Gu Yufeng was also listed at the Peak of the Tao Foundation Stage, but was still considered to be behind Qin Zhen, therefore placed second.

Hearing this, Nolan Zhi actually showed a look of surprise:

"Brother Gu, have you found the opportunity?" The so-called opportunity referred to the breakthrough opportunity! Including all five Implants was enough to establish a foundation for martial arts, the chance to breakthrough realms. Gu Yufeng had long included all five Implants, but he remained at this realm for many years because he was waiting for the best breakthrough opportunity.

Gu Yufeng nodded: "Exactly, thus I must battle Qin Zhen."

Lu Wenzheng, not a martial artist, didn’t understand this, but Nolan Zhi and Xu Jing did. The opportunity for a martial artist to breakthrough often came during battle. Constantly cultivating steadily within one’s home was hard for becoming a true powerhouse. With Gu Yufeng’s current combat power, he needed an opponent that could give him enough pressure without overwhelmingly defeating him, to better find the opportunity. In the entire Feng Province, only Qin Zhen was the most suitable opponent. Thus, he wanted to challenge Qin Zhen. Either he would breakthrough during the battle, or after defeating Qin Zhen, he would breakthrough. The latter would of course be better, leading to a more perfect state of mind.

"Good, I’ll accompany you to Datong Prefecture," Nolan Zhi agreed decisively.

A smile appeared on Xu Jing’s face.

...

July 2nd, a message came from the capital of Feng Province:

The rarely descending junior uncle of the Green Mountain Sword Sect had suddenly descended.

He was coming to Datong Prefecture to challenge Qin Zhen, the number one on the Leaderboard!

Another news also surfaced, it was said that this junior uncle from the Green Mountain Sword Sect was also coming to Datong Prefecture to seek revenge and kill the Green-faced Ghost King for Feng Sanniang!

After the news was released, Datong Prefecture was shaken:

One sword descends from the Green Mountain. Battle foes and resolve grudges!

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