The figure flying on a sword moved with incredible speed, almost instantly arriving upwind of Liu Changkong, his face displaying a complex expression as he looked at him.

The man, like Liu Changkong, wore a green robe, his figure slender, with two strands of hair fluttering in the breeze. His expression was calm, and his eyes scanned Liu Changkong from head to toe.

"Senior Brother Gu!"

Liu Changkong spoke first, unable to help but call out.

He was very familiar with the man before him. Back when he had first entered the Qingyun Sword Sect, he had given him guidance several times, acting as both a teacher and a friend.

Moreover, his strength was formidable. He had previously been among the top hundred on the Hidden Dragon List, and he was also the only son of Elder Gu in the sect, his future prospects limitless.

Now, he could even fly on a sword, briefly hovering in the void, clearly indicating that he had already stepped into the Tongxuan realm!

"Junior Brother Liu!"

Gu Hao took a deep breath. The long sword beneath his feet flew up and landed in its scabbard behind him. He slowly descended from the void onto the deck of the large ship.

Several sailors, including many people on the passenger ship, watched the sword immortal with awe, not daring to show the slightest disrespect.

On the roof of the passenger ship.

Liu Changkong and Gu Hao stood as if on solid ground, allowing the cold wind to blow, their bodies without the slightest sway.

Liu Changkong was silent for a long time, then suddenly smiled and said:

"Senior Brother Gu, what brings you here?"

"I was ordered to find you."

Gu Hao's face was calm, but Liu Changkong could feel the concern.

It had been the same in the past, when he had always given him guidance.

"To find me?"

Liu Changkong looked at Gu Hao in shock:

"How did you know I was still alive?"

There was another sentence he didn't say, which was how did Gu Hao know he would come to Nanling Prefecture City?

Gu Hao put his hands behind his back, "After Junior Sister Xiao came out of seclusion, she heard about your disappearance. Because she was worried about your safety, she pleaded with the sect master, who used the Celestial Secret Deduction Technique to determine that you were still alive,

and then asked me to bring you back."

"Celestial Secret Deduction Technique!"

Liu Changkong was somewhat flattered. This was not an ordinary technique that could be cultivated; it was a high-level secret art that required a powerful expert to deduce with great cultivation.

He had not expected Junior Sister Xiao to be willing to ask the sect master for him.

Thinking of this, Liu Changkong's expression became somewhat dim.

This time, he was afraid he would never see that lovely girl again.

He had killed people, and even slaughtered the entire county yamen. He could never return to the Qingyun Sword Sect in this lifetime. Perhaps he could live in anonymity, but he didn't want to.

This would cause great hidden dangers for the Qingyun Sword Sect, and some elders would not agree to it.

And he would not agree either, because he had not yet taken revenge!

The hatred of killing his father and destroying his family, these grievances needed Chen Yuan to wash away with blood!

"Come with me."

Gu Hao said directly.

Liu Changkong shook his head firmly, pointing to Nanling City ahead and said:

"Senior Brother Gu, forgive me for disobeying. Nanling City holds a great enemy of my Liu family. Now that I have arrived here, how can I leave?

Besides, I can't go back either."

He smiled self-deprecatingly.

Gu Hao frowned and asked:

"Why?"

"Because I slaughtered over a hundred people in Cao County Yamen, and also destroyed several families who had targeted my Liu family in the past. Now... I'm probably wanted."

"What, you... you dared to slaughter the county yamen!"

Gu Hao was shocked by Liu Changkong's words.

This was a blatant challenge to the imperial court!

Even the Qingyun Sword Sect could not protect him unless they spent a great price to change his identity... Otherwise, the imperial court would definitely pursue him to the end, because this was not an ordinary vendetta.

It was slaughter!

"They deserved to die. Now there is also someone in Nanling City who deserves to die. When I kill him, my wish will be fulfilled..." Liu Changkong smiled.

"Do you know the consequences?"

"I know, but I couldn't resist. Perhaps it was because when I was condensing the evil spirit, it invaded my mind..."

"Come with me now. With the power of the Qingyun Sword Sect, we can give you a new identity..."

"Senior Brother Gu, don't persuade me, my mind is made up!"

Liu Changkong's face was firm.

"Are you worthy of Junior Sister Xiao's efforts?"

"I have let her down. No... a person like me is not worthy of her."

"If you go now, you will not only cause trouble for the sect, but also throw your life away for nothing." Gu Hao stared at Liu Changkong, with a hint of disappointment.

"Before, it might have been throwing my life away for nothing, but now... I ask Senior Brother, for the sake of our many years of brotherhood, to lend me a hand!" Liu Changkong knelt on one knee in front of Gu Hao.

After a long silence, perhaps feeling Liu Changkong's determination, Gu Hao's expressionless face showed some emotion:

"How do you want me to help you?"

"The strongest in Nanling Prefecture's imperial court are no more than the Sky Patrol Envoy and the Military Preparation Commandant, both in the Tongxuan realm. I ask Senior Brother to hold them back for some time so that I can challenge Chen Yuan."

"The sect's judgment on the situation in Nanling Prefecture is that balance and chaos coexist. If I blatantly provoke the imperial court like this, they are very likely to come forward to stop the imperial court's forces."

"After I kill Chen Yuan, I will atone for my sins with death, only asking Senior Brother to take my complete body away at that time. I don't want to fall into the hands of the imperial court's lackeys."

"As for my identity..." Liu Changkong smiled:

"I ask Senior Brother to ask the sect master to expel me from the sect!"

"Is it worth it?" Gu Hao asked.

From Liu Changkong's words, one could hear his meticulous thoughts. He had not only included himself, but also the major Jianghu forces in Nanling Prefecture.

He had also removed his identity as a disciple of the Qingyun Sword Sect.

Truly a remarkable figure of the next generation!

"As long as I kill Chen Yuan, it's worth it. He has now become my inner demon. Even if I live a long life, I'm afraid I won't be able to advance to Tongxuan after this."

Liu Changkong said.

After a long silence, Gu Hao sighed:

"I promise you!"

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

Liu Changkong's face was very solemn, with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

A swordsman would rather break than bend!

He must have the conviction to move forward bravely. From the moment he learned that Chen Yuan had destroyed the Liu family, Liu Changkong knew that he must die. If he didn't die... he would never have peace.

"Come with me!"

Gu Hao took a deep breath. He unsheathed his sad sword and, under his control, it condensed in the void. Then he grabbed Liu Changkong and went straight into the clouds!

Tongxuan martial artists transform Gang Qi into innate true essence, which has an essential difference from true Qi. They can glide in the void for a short time, and sword cultivators, with the help of nurtured magical artifacts, can control the air better than martial artists.

This is also the origin of the title "Sword Immortal" for sword cultivators.

Carrying Liu Changkong, it only took a few breaths for the two to enter Nanling City, causing great shock among the people below. Liu Changkong then went to a high platform in the north of the city and proclaimed to the people below.

"A disgraced disciple of the Qingyun Sword Sect, here to challenge Sky Patrol Envoy Chen Yuan!"

As soon as these words were spoken, many people were shaken, and this news began to cause huge waves in Nanling Prefecture City like a flood.

It was like a huge rock falling into the water, spreading in all directions.

The speed was several times faster than the previous killing of Bei Le.

After all, Bei Le was just a playboy. Although he had a small reputation, he was just a martial arts failure.

But Liu Changkong was different. He was a disciple of the Qingyun Sword Sect, and that alone was enough to cause a stir.

In Qing Prefecture, the Qingyun Sword Sect was a leading martial arts sect, which even the imperial court would not easily provoke, and sword cultivators were always known for their sharp killing skills.

In addition, Chen Yuan's recent wave of fame easily caused a huge sensation.

As for Gu Hao, he did not stay by Liu Changkong's side, but went straight to several major forces such as the Green Flood Dragon Society and the Chang Le Gang. With his reputation, it was not a problem to ask them for help.

Liu Changkong's challenge quickly attracted the attention of many people, including commoners, officials, and more Jianghu martial artists...

Some people saw the situation was not good and immediately went to the Sky Patrol Division to report to Chen Yuan.

Inside the Dengxian Tower.

Ye Chenbai's eyes sharpened when he received the report from his subordinates. He quickly asked the people from Dengxian Tower to occupy a good position. He would not be absent from such a moment.

Such a challenge was rare in Nanling Prefecture, and he also wanted to see what skills this long-lost Liu Changkong had to dare to challenge Chen Yuan.

He had an impression of this Liu Changkong. He was one of the key targets of the Dengxian Tower before. He originally had a great opportunity to be on the Hidden Dragon List, but unfortunately, he suddenly disappeared for three months, so he was not rated.

As for Chen Yuan, his popularity in Nanling Prefecture, especially in the Prefecture City, was not small, which was considered a small news.

Inside the Shen family.

In the backyard, Shen Yanshu, who was practicing swordsmanship, had a graceful figure and sharp sword light. He was practicing swordsmanship, and Shen Kaishan was very pleased.

Just as he was about to praise him a few words, a young man in white suddenly broke in.

"Father, Eldest Sister, something big has happened outside!"

The young man looked excited.

"What's the big deal?" Shen Kaishan asked.

"It is rumored outside that a disgraced disciple of the Qingyun Sword Sect has come to challenge Sky Patrol Envoy Chen Yuan. It doesn't look like a simple martial arts challenge, but rather a vendetta."

"What?"

Shen Kaishan looked surprised.

And Shen Yanshu, who was dancing with the sword, almost lost his footing, and felt flustered for some reason.

"Go, let's go and see..."

Shen Yanshu sheathed his sword and said immediately.

In addition to these people, Bei Haisheng of the Chang Le Gang, Lin Beihan of the Green Flood Dragon Society, the headhunter officials of the Prefecture Yamen, and Lu Yang and Nie Qiyun, who were Chen Yuan's colleagues, also received the news.

They all got up and wanted to see it.

And when they all received the news, Chen Yuan was also receiving the reports from Yue Shan, Yang Feng and others.

From their mouths, Chen Yuan learned about the situation that was fermenting outside at the moment.

"Sir, should we accept the challenge?"

Yue Shan, Yang Feng and others didn't know what was going on, but they just felt that their sir was so powerful that someone had already come to challenge him.

This was not only a troublesome thing, but also an honor.

"He's finally here."

Now Chen Yuan was completely sure that the person who committed the crime in Cao County before was Liu Changkong.

Then he stood up and sneered:

"Accept the challenge? Why bother with Jianghu righteousness with such a fugitive?"

He would not be foolish enough to confront him. With the strong men in the Sky Patrol Division, he would not need to take action at all.

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