freenovelworld Chapter 204 The Quanzhen Sect is in trouble
Chapter 204 The Quanzhen Sect is in trouble
Duan Zhengchun frowned, somewhat regretting that he hadn't gone all out from the start and shouldn't have tested the other party's martial arts prowess.
Just as he was about to give chase, he turned around and found that the Golden Wheel Monk and the martial arts practitioners below the stage had already blocked his way. Although they were timid and hesitant, they were all holding sharp blades.
At the same time, the Mongol troops on the periphery began to approach in a mighty force, blocking all of Duan Zhengchun's escape routes!
"Since you're here, then leave your lives behind!"
The Golden Wheel Monk glared fiercely at Duan Zhengchun, his voice icy cold.
"You? And this rabble?!"
Duan Zhengchun curled his lip in disdain, not taking it seriously at all.
"You can try!"
Even if I can't kill you, don't even think about leaving unscathed!
The Golden Wheel Monk spoke coldly with a stern face.
"If you are willing to stay by my side and assist me, I can dismiss everyone right now!"
"You have emerged victorious in today's martial arts tournament, and by all accounts, you should be the leader of the martial arts world!"
At this moment, Kublai Khan, who was standing on the high platform, also spoke.
It's clear that he still wants to recruit Duan Zhengchun.
"This pathetic leader of the martial arts alliance, I guess I'd rather not be the one anymore?!"
"Those of you here may not know this yet, but your prince has already decided on the leader of the alliance—it's that young swordsman who just escaped!"
"You are no match for him at all. You were deceived by him from the very beginning! He just wants to recruit you into his ranks and make you his pawns!"
Duan Zhengchun looked at Kublai Khan and said disdainfully, then glanced at the martial arts figures around him and raised his voice.
Upon hearing Duan Zhengchun's words, the martial arts community immediately erupted in discussion, and everyone was filled with unease.
Kublai Khan frowned, looking at Duan Zhengchun, who had already seen through everything, with a hint of dissatisfaction between his brows, and subconsciously clenched his fists.
"I heard that the reason you convened this so-called martial arts conference is to use them against the Beggars' Sect and Wudang Sect. I can't interfere with the Beggars' Sect's affairs, but as long as I'm here, you can forget about harming the Quanzhen Sect!"
Duan Zhengchun looked at Kublai Khan with disdain and raised his voice in warning.
Kublai Khan's face grew increasingly grim. Finally, he gave up on the idea of recruiting Duan Zhengchun, waved his hand, and shouted, "Kill him!"
"Whoever can take his life will be rewarded with a thousand taels of gold, an official position, and a noble title!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding martial arts practitioners instantly turned red with rage, no longer fearing Duan Zhengchun's skills, and roared as they charged towards him.
Duan Zhengchun glanced coldly at Kublai Khan, said nothing more, turned around and faced the hundreds of martial arts practitioners and tens of thousands of Mongol soldiers, walking away without any restraint.
Seeing dozens of waving weapons aimed at him, Duan Zhengchun narrowed his eyes, instantly leaped into the air, and forcefully swung his cane!
A sharp sword aura swept towards the crowd with overwhelming force!
"what!"
In the blink of an eye, screams filled the air as Duan Zhengchun swept away a large number of the swarming enemies with a single sword strike, and they all fell to the ground dead!
Such power terrified the other martial artists present, turning their faces ashen, and no one dared to step forward again!
Duan Zhengchun sneered, leaped into the air, and flew over the heads of the crowd, breaking through the encirclement in the blink of an eye!
Kublai Khan stared palely in the direction where Duan Zhengchun had disappeared, his heart filled with unprecedented shock!
He never expected that someone could use a staff as a sword and unleash such a powerful sword aura!
If the Song Dynasty had such a person, he would be worth a thousand soldiers!
For the first time, he lost confidence regarding the plan to attack the three border cities of the Song Dynasty!
...
Three days later, Duan Zhengchun, riding a white horse, finally returned to Xiangyang.
After leaving the Mongol camp, he tried to find the escaped woman in purple and the young swordsman, but ultimately to no avail and had to return to Xiangyang.
When Duan Zhengchun entered the Yiyun Inn, several figures came out to greet him.
Xiaolongnu and Gongsun Lüe have returned, and Lu Wushuang, Wanyan Ping, and Cheng Ying have also arrived in Xiangyang from Muye Wasteland.
This is the first time these women have all gathered together like this.
"Duan Lang, I heard you went to the Mongol camp. Are you alright?"
As Xiaolongnu approached, she looked Duan Zhengchun up and down and asked him questions with concern.
"It's nothing, I just went to join in the fun."
Duan Zhengchun smiled, took the sword box off and handed it to Lu Wushuang, then found a seat and sat down.
Immediately afterwards, the others also began to get busy. Some helped Duan Zhengchun change his clothes, removing the dust from them, while others brought a basin of water to help him wash up.
Others rushed to the kitchen to prepare dinner, and when it was Cheng Ying's turn, she could only stand behind Duan Zhengchun and silently massage his back.
After the group gathered in Xiangyang, Xiaolongnu took it upon herself to book the entire inn for convenience.
Duan Zhengchun sat comfortably in his chair, watching the women bustling around for him, and he was overjoyed.
As evening approached, just as Duan Zhengchun was about to have dinner with several women, Guo Jing suddenly came to visit.
"Why don't we sit down and eat something together?"
Duan Zhengchun gestured and asked with a smile.
"No need, I've already eaten. There are some things I'd like to discuss with Brother Yin."
Guo Jing smiled and waved his hand, then hesitated before speaking.
"You guys eat first."
Duan Zhengchun said something in a low voice, slowly got up, and went straight upstairs to the second floor.
Guo Jing silently followed behind and entered Duan Zhengchun's room.
"Brother Guo, please say whatever you want to say."
Duan Zhengchun raised his hand in a gesture, and as he spoke, he poured two glasses of wine, handing one to Guo Jing.
Guo Jing slowly sat down opposite him, and said solemnly, "According to what Chief Lu said, Kublai Khan intends to use the martial arts tournament to recruit extraordinary people from all over the world, in order to fight against the martial arts world of the Central Plains?!"
"And their primary targets are the Beggars' Sect and the Quanzhen Sect?! Since Brother Yin went to the Mongol camp, has he confirmed this information?!"
Duan Zhengchun tilted his head back and drank a glass of wine, then said calmly, "The information that Chief Lu risked his life to find out is indeed true. I have already caused a huge disturbance at that so-called martial arts conference, and they won't be able to gather for a while."
"What Kublai Khan truly wanted to deal with was the Beggars' Sect, which dominated Xiangyang, and the martial arts world of the Central Plains that came to its aid!"
"As for dealing with the Quanzhen Sect, I think they're probably after me!"
After hearing Duan Zhengchun's answer, Guo Jing frowned and pondered, "It seems that this time they are really about to launch a massive attack!"
Duan Zhengchun nodded and said, "That's right. Kublai Khan is the younger brother of Möngke Khan, the Mongol leader. Since he personally led the troops, it shows the Mongol Tartars' covetousness of the three border cities!"
"In addition, we must also be wary of those evil and heretical sects who have been coerced and lured into his service."
“Those people are not all a rabble. As far as I know, even the White Camel Manor, which disappeared for decades, has been resurrected, and some of its successors have joined its ranks. We cannot be careless.”
After listening to Duan Zhengchun's reminder, Guo Jing nodded seriously. After thinking for a moment, he slowly looked up at Duan Zhengchun and hesitated, "Brother Yin, are you still leaving this time?"
Duan Zhengchun smiled and said, "At least for now, I won't leave."
Upon hearing this, Guo Jing was overjoyed. Without further hesitation, he stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and quickly left the inn.
He was different from Duan Zhengchun. Duan Zhengchun only needed to kill one by one, but Guo Jing had to keep in constant contact with the garrison commanders of the three border cities, exchange information, and settle the people of the three border cities. He was so busy that he couldn't get away from his duties at all.
That's why Duan Zhengchun always admired Guo Jing, because he could never do what Guo Jing did.
Although he had a sense of justice, he was destined not to become a so-called hero.
...
Half a month later.
Duan Zhengchun suddenly received news that the Golden Wheel Monk had led a group of martial arts practitioners in a surprise attack on the Quanzhen Sect, and Granny Sun was seriously injured and on the verge of death!
This devastating news instantly threw Xiaolongnü into a panic, and Duan Zhengchun immediately took her to Zhongnan Mountain.
After three days of continuous travel, Duan Zhengchun and Xiaolongnu finally arrived at Zhongnan Mountain and went directly to Chongyang Palace, where Qiu Chuji and his entourage personally greeted them at the mountain gate.
"Master."
Duan Zhengchun respectfully clasped his hands in a salute to Qiu Chuji.
"You're back..."
Qiu Chuji nodded, his expression solemn, as if deliberately avoiding Xiaolongnu's gaze.
"Where's Granny Sun?!"
Little Dragon Girl hurried forward and couldn't help but ask loudly...