booktalesy Chapter 132 Killing Fu Chenzhou
Chapter 132 Killing Fu Chenzhou
Chapter 131 Killing Fu Chenzhou
The reconstruction of Bibo City is in full swing.
Three days later, the City Lord's Mansion will hold a grand ceremony to recognize merits.
Despite his unhealed injuries, Zhou Xinghe personally presided over the ceremony. Liang Cheng, Ye Zhi Qiu, Xiao Qing Xue, and other disciples of the main academy were rewarded for their contributions, receiving guest tokens from the city lord's mansion and a large amount of cultivation resources.
As the banquet ended and everyone was about to leave, Yang Zhenhai, the patriarch of the Yang family, along with a group of clansmen, blocked Chen Xuanfeng's way.
Yang Zhenhai, with his white hair and beard, bowed deeply, and behind him, the members of the Yang family knelt down in unison.
"Elder Chen," Yang Zhenhai said in a heavy voice, "the Yang family has failed in its discipline. First, Yang Chen spoke rudely, and then there was the rebellious Yang Xian, who almost killed my nephew Liang. I have come here to beg for forgiveness!"
Behind him, Yang Chen, shirtless and carrying thorns on his back, walked step by step to Chen Xuanfeng, knelt down with a thud, and slammed his forehead heavily against the floor tiles.
"This junior, Yang Chen, spoke recklessly, offending Elder Chen and causing my cousin, Yang Xian, to harbor resentment and nearly commit a grave mistake. This junior is willing to accept punishment!"
The entire room fell silent.
All eyes were on Chen Xuanfeng.
The elder of the main academy simply stood quietly, his gaze sweeping over Yang Zhenhai, then over Yang Chen, and finally settling on the distant sea, without uttering a word.
Time passed by, bit by bit.
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Yang Chen pressed his forehead against the ground, cold sweat soaking the thorny branches on his back, his whole body trembling slightly.
After a full ten breaths, Chen Xuanfeng finally spoke slowly, his voice calm and even: "Zhi Qiu, Liang Cheng, take me back to rest."
Liang Chengye and Zhi Qiu hurriedly led the way, causing everyone to be stunned, but Yang Zhenhai breathed a sigh of relief.
He had a past with Chen Xuanfeng, otherwise the Yang family wouldn't have sent him to appear.
Chen Xuanfeng's decision not to pursue the matter meant he was letting the Yang family off the hook. As for Yang Chen—
"Yang Chen, young and impetuous, has brought trouble upon himself with his words. He has been stationed on a desolate island for thirty years and is not to return to the city without a summons!"
Deserted reef island!
Yang Chen's face turned pale.
That was the most remote deserted island under the jurisdiction of Bibo City, where fierce winds and huge waves raged all year round, monsters frequently appeared, and resources were extremely scarce.
To be stationed there was tantamount to exile.
But since Yang Zhenhai has already spoken, the matter is settled.
"Yes."
Yang Chen's voice trembled as he kowtowed heavily again, "Grandson accepts the punishment!"
The Yang family then hurriedly left.
Not far away, Chen Xuanfeng turned to look at Liang Cheng and Ye Zhi Qiu, a faint smile appearing on his face: "You two did a good job this time."
"Especially Liang Cheng," he said, his gaze falling on Liang Cheng, "Your body is fully developed, your sword is partially developed, and your foundation is solid. It seems that this sea beast tide has become your whetstone."
Liang Cheng cupped his hands in greeting: "This disciple dares not be negligent."
"Yes," Chen Xuanfeng nodded, "In three days, the main hospital's team will return. You two will come with me, Master."
Liang Cheng suddenly spoke, his voice low: "This disciple has a request."
Chen Xuanfeng glanced at him, then turned and walked towards the quiet room inside the mansion: "Come with me."
In the quiet room, only the master and his apprentice remained.
Liang Cheng closed the door and went straight to the point: "Master, Bibo City is only half a month's journey by sea from Qinglan City on Zhongyuan Island, after crossing the open sea passage."
Chen Xuanfeng raised an eyebrow slightly.
"This disciple has now achieved mastery of the Body of Qi and minor mastery of the Mountain-Slaying Blade," Liang Cheng said calmly, but a chilling glint flashed in his eyes.
"The hatred of Fu Chenzhou's ambush is like a fishbone stuck in my throat. I want to settle this matter with my own hands and not let him live another year."
Chen Xuanfeng remained silent for a moment.
He looked at the disciple before him; the disciple's sword intent was already beginning to show its sharpness, and his temperament was even more resolute.
"You want to go by yourself?" Chen Xuanfeng asked.
"Yes."
Liang Cheng nodded. "This matter arose because of me, and it should be resolved by me personally."
Chen Xuanfeng slowly walked to the window and looked towards the western horizon, which was the direction of Qinglan City.
Chen Xuanfeng turned around.
"it is good."
He only said one word.
Liang Cheng's strength is now vastly different from what it used to be; Fu Chenzhou is no longer a match for him.
That afternoon, Chen Xuanfeng gathered the disciples of the main academy and announced the departure arrangements.
"Liang Cheng's injuries have not yet healed, and he will need to recuperate in Bibo City for a while longer."
He looked at the others and said, "Ye Zhi Qiu will stay behind to take care of things. The rest of you will return to the main hospital with me in three days."
No one suspected anything and they all accepted the order. Xiao Qingxue was among them, her eyes filled with confusion. Liang Cheng was still seriously injured, how could she not know?
However, she did not voice her doubts. Only Ye Zhi Qiu looked at Liang Cheng, and their eyes met, understanding each other without words.
Three days later, the General Hospital's fleet set sail.
Liang Cheng stood on the dock, watching the fleet disappear into the distance.
"Junior brother," Ye Zhi Qiu handed over a palm-sized jade bottle, "This is the Corpse Dissolving Powder. It is colorless and odorless, and it dissolves upon contact with blood and flesh, leaving no trace of the corpse in a short time. I had it specially made by the alchemy workshop in Bibo City. This is the only bottle available."
Liang Cheng took it and put it in his pocket: "Thank you, Senior Brother."
"careful."
Ye Zhi Qiu patted him on the shoulder, "Fu Chenzhou is, after all, the city lord. After you succeed, retreat immediately and don't linger in the battle."
"clear."
That night, Liang Cheng changed into an inconspicuous gray robe, wrapped the Zhengxian sword in cloth, and quietly left Bibo City.
No one knows.
He boarded a Ye family cargo ship bound for Zhongyuan Island at a private port in the south of the city. The ship owner was a lean, middle-aged man who, having clearly received instructions, did not ask any questions.
The sea boat cuts through the waves, heading west.
Half a month later, in Qinglan City.
This largest city on Zhongyuan Island is now exhibiting an unusual atmosphere.
The streets remained bustling, with restaurants and singing houses filled with music and laughter, but the presence of martial artists always carried a sense of oppression.
In the Three Cities Grand Competition, all the geniuses of Qinglan City perished, Fu Lingyun was crippled, and Liu Qingyun's dantian was destroyed. Although more than half a year has passed, this incident is still a painful memory for the martial artists in the city.
More importantly, the allocation of resources has been greatly reduced, and family feuds within the city have become increasingly frequent.
If you don't fight for it, resources will decrease; you'll have no choice but to fight!
The study in the backyard of the deputy city lord's residence.
Fu Chenzhou put down the file in his hand and rubbed his temples.
The candlelight flickered, illuminating his gloomy face.
"Someone come here."
He called out towards the door, his voice weary.
No one responded.
Fu Chenzhou's heart skipped a beat for no reason. He subconsciously raised his aura of the Perfected True Essence Realm and looked warily toward the door.
The study door slid open silently.
A figure in a gray robe stood outside the door, the candlelight casting a long shadow on the corridor.
Fu Chenzhou's pupils suddenly contracted, and all the muscles in his body tensed up!
"Liang Cheng?!"
His voice was hoarse and filled with disbelief, "How dare you come here?!"
Liang Cheng stepped inside, closed the door behind him, and shut out the outside world.
"Lord Fu," he said calmly, "the grudge of our ambush should be settled today."
"Great! Excellent!"
Fu Chenzhou was filled with shock and rage, which quickly turned into a ferocious expression. "I was just looking for you! Since you've delivered yourself to my doorstep, then leave your life behind!"
Before he could finish speaking, he had already sprung up!
With his perfect True Essence Realm cultivation, he unleashed a palm strike, his powerful True Essence, imbued with the unique Azure Mist Force of Azure Mist City, transforming into a solid azure palm print that pierced through the air!
The palm strike was fierce, causing the candlelight in the study to flicker violently and papers to fly everywhere.
He unleashed this palm strike with rage, aiming for a swift kill!
At the same time, he unleashed his true energy from his right hand, drew the sword from the wall, and prepared to kill Liang Cheng in one fell swoop to vent his hatred.
At this moment, Liang Cheng neither retreated nor avoided, and a thought flashed through his mind.
A pale golden protective shield instantly appeared, enveloping the entire body, with faint, ancient patterns flowing across it.
"boom-!!"
The cyan palm print slammed solidly into the protective shield, but it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea. Liang Cheng's figure remained as steady as a rock, and the protective shield itself was only rippling with golden light, incredibly tough!
Only the gray robe covering him was torn in several places by the sharp palm strike.
Liang Cheng didn't want to make a big fuss, so he directly used softness to overcome hardness, employing the Hunyuan Gang Body technique, which combines both strength and softness!
Fu Chenzhou's expression changed drastically, and he could not hide the horror in his eyes!
His full-force palm strike, delivered at the peak of the True Essence Realm, was actually met without any injury by the opponent?!
How is this possible?!
Months ago, the other party had to escape with injuries from my hands!
He hesitated for a moment, and his sword did not strike.
"It's my turn."
Liang Cheng's voice rang out coldly, and the Zhengxian Blade was already drawn.
He gripped the knife with both hands, simply raised it above his head, and then brought it down!
【Severing the Mountain Blade - Cutting Off Life】
Condensing the surging true essence of the third level of the Broken Wave Technique, the blade light was as condensed as a single line, cutting through the air without making a sound, locking down all of Fu Chenzhou's energy!
fast!
ruthless!
Absolutely!
Fu Chenzhou was terrified. The intense sense of impending death made him desperately channel all his true energy, raise his sword to block, and lift it upwards in an attempt to stop the fatal blow!
"laugh-!"
The blade flashed and disappeared in an instant.
Fu Chenzhou froze in place, the long sword he was holding suspended in mid-air, his face frozen in horror and despair.
A barely perceptible line of blood appeared at his hairline, running straight down his forehead, nose, lips, jaw, throat, and chest.
He opened his mouth as if to say something, but only blood and foam came out.
The next moment, his body was neatly split in two along the bloodline, and he slowly fell to the left and right.
Blood splattered, and internal organs slid out.
Liang Cheng sheathed his sword, bent down, and quickly searched Fu Chenzhou's body.
Several bottles of pills.
Liang Cheng frowned, which was nothing out of the ordinary for him now.
He then searched through the study and finally found some rare spiritual herbs. There was also a Condensing Qi Pill in a hidden compartment, which seemed to be in preparation for breaking through to the True Qi Realm.
It only benefited themselves.
He carefully put away the Qi Condensation Pill and continued searching. He found two pieces of parchment, his eyes narrowed, and he carefully put them away, intending to look at them again when he got back.
Finally, there were some letters. He quickly flipped through them without paying much attention, but suddenly his eyes turned cold. One of the letters was signed by Jubao Xuan!
He carefully kept all the letters.
After carefully searching and finding nothing missing, he took out the jade bottle of corpse-dissolving powder given to him by Ye Zhi Qiu, opened the box, and evenly sprinkled the white powder on the two pieces of the corpse.
"Hiss hiss hiss—"
Smoke billowed up, and flesh melted into water at a visible speed, eventually even the bones turned into a puddle of clear water that seeped into the cracks between the floor tiles.
In a short while, Fu Chenzhou vanished without a trace.
Liang Cheng quickly cleaned up the signs of a fight in the study, and after doing so, he vanished into the night in a flash.
One day later.
The city lord's mansion was in complete chaos.
"The city lord has disappeared!"
"Quick! Find it!"
Three days later, nothing was found.
Steel City was in complete chaos.
An inconspicuous cargo ship quietly departed from Zhongyuan Island port three days ago, heading east.
On the muddy board, Liang Cheng faced the sea breeze, gazing at the gradually whitening eastern horizon.
In his hand, the stack of letters gleamed faintly in the morning light.
Jubaoxuan —
There is no specific signature, but clues can be gleaned from it.
Money is pure gold!
The cargo ship sailed eastward.
After killing Fu Chenzhou, Liang Cheng's resentment, which had been building up for months, finally dissipated considerably.
He sat cross-legged in the cabin, but he did not relax even though he had avenged his great enemy.
Revenge is only the first step; the path of martial arts is multifaceted, and one either progresses or regresses.
He took out the Condensing Qi Pill from his pocket and examined it closely.
He did not stop cultivating even after a half-month sea voyage to Steel Mist City.
Previously, under the impact of the demon core energy, the toughness of his meridians had been further improved. In addition, with the completion of the Hunyuan Gang Body, and after adjusting his state, it was not impossible for him to use the Ning Gang Pill.
Thinking of this, he looked inward at himself, and his true essence flowed through his meridians like a surging river.
"The Body of Qi has been fully developed; further progress is possible."
He put down the Condensing Qi Pill, picked up a fourth-tier demon core again, held it in his palm, and quietly activated the incomplete True Meaning of Crossing the Sea.
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The pure and violent energy within the demon core was rapidly extracted and transformed, turning into a torrent of heat that surged into the myriad meridians.
The Broken Wave Technique guides this torrent onto its predetermined path, scouring and expanding its meridians, and condensing its true essence.
One, two, three —
The third and fourth tier demon cores were successively reduced to dust.
Three days later, Liang Cheng's true energy became increasingly powerful, circulating throughout his body for thousands of hours, and the sound of surging tides could be faintly heard.
He was now in peak condition and, without hesitation, picked up the Qi Condensation Pill.
After the battle against the sea monster tide, his strength increased greatly. If he were to advance further now and reach the mastery of the third level of the Broken Wave Technique, his combat power would rise to another level.
Even if they are no match for a True Qi expert, the True Yuan Realm Coin will be invincible.
He adjusted his breathing, swallowed the Condensing Qi Pill directly, and immersed his mind in cultivation.
"Whoosh!"
At that moment, it was as if the ocean tides were calling out to them, and the immense energy within the Condensed Qi Pill began to flow out, endlessly pouring into the dantian!
Liang Cheng's pores opened, and his pale golden Hunyuan Gang Body glowed faintly, subtly merging with this energy. With the transformation of the incomplete True Meaning of Crossing the Sea, the energy of the Condensing Gang Pill was actually absorbed by him.
The internal energy flow of the Broken Wave Technique reached its peak, causing a slight swelling and pain in the meridians, yet the flow remained as stable as ever.
At this moment, the true essence light cluster began to change.
What was once like a surging river now seems to merge into the endless sea, becoming deeper and more profound, with each strand of true essence containing even greater power and resilience.
The boat bobbed gently with the waves.
"Snap—"
This was not a real sound, but rather a crack appearing in the light barrier within the dantian, which then frantically absorbed energy and continued to grow larger.
The true energy within his body boiled completely, wave after wave, layer upon layer, the power accumulating and amplifying continuously as it was transmitted!
The energy of the Condensing Qi Pill was being frantically drained, and just as the pill was about to run out, "BOOM!!!"
It was as if an invisible gate inside Liang Cheng's body had been breached by a raging tide!
The surging true energy, having accumulated to its peak, surged forth with overwhelming force, breaking through all obstacles!
[The Third Level of the Broken Wave Technique: Mastery (1/30000)]
Become!
Liang Cheng did not stop circulating his internal energy, because the energy from the elixir in his body had not been exhausted and continued to circulate.
One hour later.
Liang Cheng suddenly opened his eyes, a fleeting glint of azure light flashing in them.
He exhaled a long breath, which was as condensed as an arrow, creating subtle ripples in the air before slowly dissipating several feet away.
[The Third Level of the Broken Wave Technique: Mastery (102/30000)]
He carefully observed the changes in his body.
The total amount of true essence has nearly doubled, and its quality is even better. It operates smoothly and effortlessly. With a thought, the true essence can instantly reach a certain point in the body, with a response speed far exceeding that of the past.
What's even more amazing is that the true essence carries a long-lasting and inexhaustible tidal force, giving one much more confidence whether in a prolonged battle or when unleashing a killing move.
Under the nourishment of this more powerful and pure true essence, the Hunyuan Gang Body also made subtle progress, with its pale golden luster becoming more restrained and its defense seemingly more solid.
He stood up, walked to the narrow porthole, and opened it.
The sea breeze, carrying a salty and damp scent, swept over me.
He stretched out his palm, and with a slight thought, a stream of azure true essence emanated from his body, slowly rotating about a foot above his palm, forming a miniature vortex that emitted a melodious, tidal sound.
At the center of the vortex, the power was highly concentrated, seemingly capable of crushing metal and stone.
"Having mastered the Breaking Waves Technique, true essence transforms into a tide."
Liang Chengsheng muttered to himself, clenching his five fingers, and the vortex in his palm silently vanished.
"Now, facing a True Qi Realm expert again, Wei Bi is no match for him."
He felt the surging power within him, his heart filled with boundless pride.
Return to Bibo City to reunite with your senior brother, then return to the main academy to participate in the mid-month competition.
Then, the ranking on the leaderboard will improve, allowing them to compete for better resources.
Bibo City, night.
At an abandoned small dock in the south of the city, waves gently lapped against the decaying wooden stakes.
A cargo ship silently docked, and a black figure swiftly leaped onto the pier, disappearing from the shore in a few leaps.
Tingtao Courtyard, side gate.
"Squeak"
With a soft sound, the door was pulled open a crack.
Ye Zhi Qiu flashed out, disappearing into the courtyard, and the side door closed silently.
A quiet room, lit by candlelight.
Liang Cheng removed his mask, revealing a calm face.
Ye Zhi Qiu looked at him, asked nothing, and simply picked up the teapot, poured two cups of tea, pushed one over to him, and raised one for himself.
The two looked at each other and lightly clinked their teacups.
it is more than words.
"The profits came back just in time."
Ye Zhi Qiu roared, "Three days from now, once you are fully recovered, we will leave Bibo City openly and honestly."
Liang Cheng nodded: "Understood."
Three days later, at dawn.
Bibo City Wharf.
A ceremonial guard composed of elite soldiers from the city lord's mansion marched out in neat formation, their black helmets gleaming, exuding an aura of solemnity.
Many martial artists and ordinary citizens in the city were attracted by the sight and gathered around to watch from a distance.
"Look! It's Young Hero Ye and Young Hero Liang from the main hospital!"
"The city lord himself came out to see us off!"
Zhou Xinghe was dressed in a dark blue brocade robe. Although his face was still somewhat pale, he still exuded a dignified air.
"Ye Xian, Liang Xian."
Zhou Xinghe spoke gently, "I am reluctant to see you leave this time. I would like to offer you a small token of my gratitude, but I decline."
The steward behind him bowed and presented two brocade boxes.
"I am deeply grateful for the Lord's kindness."
Ye Zhi Qiu, representing the two, bowed and expressed his gratitude with a respectful attitude.
Liang Cheng also bowed calmly.
"May your martial arts prosper and may you soon reach the pinnacle!"
Zhou Xinghe announced loudly, "Azure Wave City will forever remember the General Hospital's kind assistance. Guards, play music and escort the two young heroes onto the ship!"
Immediately, ceremonial music began to play.
Under the watchful eyes of many, Ye Zhi Qiu and Liang Cheng boarded the ship and waved goodbye.
The ship slowly sailed away from the harbor, and the outline of Azure Wave City gradually disappeared into the distance.
Half a month later, at the port of Yunhai City.
The ship docked, and Liang Cheng and Ye Zhi Qiu returned to the familiar main hospital.
The two immediately went to the Transmission Hall, found Chen Xuanfeng, and briefly reported back.
"Master, your disciple has returned."
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