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Chapter 83, 98: Ever-Changing and Mysterious Sword Two [Seeking Monthly Tickets!]

The "Thirteen Styles of Ever-Changing Clouds and Mist" of the Hengshan School was created by a Hengshan School senior who was proficient in acrobatics, combining magic tricks with the artistic conception of Hengshan clouds and mist.

Unlike the "magician" in "Reign of Assassins" whose magic tricks and martial arts skills were not seamlessly integrated, this character is different.

The Hengshan School's swordsmanship, which combines magic tricks and swordsmanship, is quite sophisticated.

There were no random ice and fire effects added. It simply took the core essence of magic tricks, which create something from nothing and then disappear in front of everyone, and combined it with the mysterious and unpredictable changes of the clouds and mist of Hengshan Mountain, emphasizing "ever-changing and unpredictable".

In the original timeline, Mo Da used this sword technique to easily suppress Fei Bin, preventing Fei Bin from retaliating even once until his death, and he couldn't even utter a single curse.

Lu Chen had high expectations for this sword technique.

Of course, the Hengshan School has a very rich variety of sword techniques, including not only "Hundred Transformations and Thousand Illusions", but also "Thirty-Six Styles of Returning Wind and Falling Wild Goose Sword", as well as the five styles of sword techniques: "Hibiscus, Purple Canopy, Stone Rinse, Heavenly Pillar, and Zhurong".

The "Hengshan Five Divine Swords," an upgraded version of the Five Sword Techniques, was lost in the secret cave of Mount Hua.

Both Liu Zhengfeng and Master Mo Da mastered all the sword techniques of the Hengshan School, except for the "Five Divine Swords of Hengshan".

now.

As Lu Chen bowed respectfully to a certain spot in the crowd, an elderly man slowly emerged from the crowd.

The old man carried a huqin (a two-stringed bowed instrument), was tall and thin, with a withered face, and wore a faded blue cloth robe. He looked like a down-on-his-luck traveling performer, but as soon as Liu Zhengfeng saw him, he immediately bowed.

"Senior Brother Head!"

Tianmen Daoist, Dingyi Shitai, and other members of the Five Mountains Sword Sect also bowed and addressed him as Senior Brother Mo.

The old man was none other than Hengshan Mo Da.

He enjoyed mingling with ordinary people, pretending to be an entertainer and performing the erhu. His rendition of "Night Rain in Xiaoxiang" was highly artistic, deeply moving, and brought tears to people's eyes.

He had been quietly watching the commotion in the crowd, but unexpectedly, Lu Chen recognized him.

After exchanging greetings with Daoist Tianmen, Abbess Dingyi, and others, Mo Da approached Lu Chen and whispered meaningfully:

"I must thank you, young friend, for saving Hengshan from a great disaster."

Lu Chen knew that this old man was very secretive, not only in his martial arts skills but also in his thoughts.

The contemporary Hengshan School is actually quite prosperous, but rumors have spread that Mo Da is at odds with Liu Zhengfeng and may even be at odds with him.

Outsiders, unaware of the situation, would genuinely believe that the two brothers had a deep-seated conflict.

Lu Chen knew that although the two had very different personalities and could hardly be soulmates, their decades-long brotherhood meant that they would never break up or turn against each other.

The reason why the rumors of conflict between the two were so exaggerated is likely because Mo Da had already become aware of Zuo Lengchan and the Songshan Sect's ambitions, and he also knew that Liu Zhengfeng had befriended Qu Yang. Therefore, he deliberately pretended to be at odds with Liu Zhengfeng in front of outsiders to avoid being targeted by the Songshan Sect, and at the same time, to pave the way for Liu Zhengfeng to retire from the martial arts world.

The reason given—that he didn't want to break with his senior brother and the sect leader, so he simply withdrew from the martial world to preserve harmony—is perfectly reasonable.

The news of Ding Mian and the others' violent deaths naturally could not be kept from Mo Da.

With his great intellect, knowing the lineup and sneaky behavior of the Songshan Sect, he probably guessed something, which is why he said those words to Lu Chen.

Lu Chen remained expressionless and said calmly:

"Fortune and misfortune have no fixed gate; they are brought upon oneself."

Mo Da nodded, a smile appearing on his withered and dejected old face:
"A fine example of self-incrimination. But... how should we deal with that person, young friend?"

"It's nothing more than dealing with whatever comes our way."

Seeing Lu Chen's calm tone, neither contemptuous nor apprehensive, Mo Da couldn't help but sigh:

"Indeed, heroes emerge from among the young; I, on the other hand, am too old and no longer possess such courage..."

He dared to secretly kill a few of the Thirteen Protectors, but he angered Zuo Lengchan and started a full-scale war with the Songshan Sect, which was full of masters. Mo Da, who was responsible for the Hengshan Sect, did not dare to gamble with the survival of the sect.

With a sigh, he added:
"Young friend, your swordsmanship is already superb. The sword that killed Yu Canghai was even more divine. Even I, an old man, felt that I would only face certain death. If that's the case, why do you still want to spar with an old man like me?"

"Learning has no end. We can learn from others' experiences to improve ourselves." Lu Chen said, "I have always had high expectations for the Hengshan sword technique and for Master Mo's sword technique."

"Very well. As you wish, young friend."

Mo Da nodded slightly and slowly drew an extremely thin longsword from the erhu.

"This is the ever-changing, thirteen styles of clouds and mist."

As soon as he finished speaking, Mo Da thrust out his sword. The sword was extremely fast, its thin blade trembling and vibrating like a serpent. The sword light created illusory shadows, like drifting clouds, dreamlike and illusory.

"it is good!"

Lu Chen's eyes lit up, and he raised his longsword to fight with Master Mo.

Master Mo's sword moves were unpredictable and ever-changing, his dazzling sword light like a flying snake that moved swiftly and elusively amidst the clouds and mist, his movements as elusive as a ghost.

Lu Chen's movement was as swift as a breeze and as fast as a phantom, while his sword moves were unrestrained and spontaneous, making it impossible for anyone to discern his sword path.

The two moved like shooting stars or leaping balls, or like two eerie shadows, darting back and forth across the arena. The corpses of the Qingcheng disciples lying on the ground did not hinder their movements in the slightest.

The sword light of the two was sometimes like misty rain, sometimes like thunder and lightning, sometimes like the ethereal aurora, and sometimes like a nimble snake, with all sorts of mysterious changes that left hundreds of onlookers dazzled and mesmerized.

Of course, most people can't see it clearly; they just think both of them are incredibly skilled, and as they watch, they start to feel dizzy again...

The swordsmanship displayed by Master Mo was not limited to the "Thirteen Forms of Hundred Transformations and Thousand Illusions of Clouds and Mist".

He also frequently used the Hengshan School's "Thirty-Six Styles of Returning Wind and Falling Wild Goose Sword," which was famous for its speed and precision, as well as the five sword techniques named after the five main peaks of Hengshan, such as "Furong, Zigai, etc."

The sword techniques are not bound by fixed routines, but rather use magic tricks to seamlessly switch sword paths as if they were appearing out of nowhere.

Such profound swordsmanship delighted Lu Chen, and the more he fought, the more exhilarated he became. After exchanging over two hundred blows with Master Mo, he suddenly let out a long roar and laughed:

"Third Master Liu, please don't hesitate to give me your guidance!"

As they were speaking, a sword light flew out, encircling Liu Zhengfeng, who was watching the battle.

This move drew gasps of astonishment from the surrounding onlookers.

In their view, Lu Chen was clearly locked in a fierce battle with Master Mo, his figure and sword light intertwined with Master Mo's. How could he suddenly unleash this sword and trap Master Liu in the trap?

Could his sword possibly split into two, creating two separate blades?
Liu Zhengfeng was mesmerized by the sight, realizing that his senior brother's swordsmanship was even more advanced than he knew, and that his senior brother had probably never truly shown his martial arts skills.

Just as he was feeling sentimental, Lu Chen's sword light flew over, and Liu Zhengfeng's fighting spirit surged. He let out a long laugh:
"Well done!" He drew the sword from his disciple Mi Weiyi's waist and charged into the battle.

With his retirement imminent, today's battle will likely be his last sword fight.

After retiring from the martial arts world, he would leave all his family's assets to the Hengshan Sect, and together with his family and disciples who were willing to follow him, he would retire from the martial arts world and go overseas.

After Liu Zhengfeng entered.

Rumors circulated that the conflict between the two brothers was so deep that Liu Zhengfeng had to retire from the martial arts world and take the initiative to withdraw, so as to avoid internal strife in Hengshan. At that moment, they showed a very tacit cooperation.

The two attacked from both sides, sometimes switching positions, sometimes one soaring in the air while the other moved swiftly on the ground, launching a coordinated attack from both air and ground.

Such a smooth and perfectly coordinated joint offensive was astonishing, not to mention Tianmen Daoist and Dingyi Shitai, even Yue Buqun in the crowd was secretly alarmed.

When Lu Chen and Mo Da faced off one-on-one, Yue Buqun was ashamed of his own swordsmanship, which Mo Da displayed. He felt that he would have to rely on Zixia Qigong to seek a clash and break Mo Da's longsword in order to have a chance of winning.

Upon seeing Mo Da and Liu Zhengfeng join forces, Yue Buqun was even more shocked. He felt that if these two fellow disciples joined forces, he would be no match for them. Even if he and Ning Zhongze joined forces, they probably would not be able to defeat the combined forces of Mo Da and Liu Zhengfeng.

however.

Facing the two strongest masters of the Hengshan Sect.

Lu Chen, however, remained as always, "evenly matched"!
Furthermore, after he fought Mo Da and Liu Zhengfeng together for over a hundred moves, his movements and swordsmanship underwent strange and unpredictable changes.

His swordsmanship and movement techniques not only subtly revealed a sense of "ever-changing illusions," but later on, he even performed a mysterious "magic trick" in full view of everyone, which was completely incomprehensible and beyond their comprehension.

He gradually separated Mo Da and Liu Zhengfeng, placing them one in front of him and the other behind him, yet preventing them from forming a pincer attack. It seemed he could simultaneously face both sides: Mo Da directly in front, and Liu Zhengfeng directly behind!

This situation was as if he could split himself into two, transforming into two people and two swords, one in front of the other and one behind the other.

It's as if his body has lost its front and back distinctions; whether it's in front or behind, it's all "front," allowing him to simultaneously "face" enemies in front and behind!
Such bizarre and mysterious changes were so obvious that none of the spectators could clearly see them.

Tianmen, Dingyi, and the others were all shocked and pale. Even Yue Buqun looked on in astonishment and was deeply shaken.

"How can a person always face the same direction? I didn't see him constantly turning around... How did he do that?"

No one could understand Lu Chen's "magic trick".

Because this is not a sword technique of the human world.

This is an application of the prototype of the killing move that Lu Chen created after comprehending the "Sword Two Imprint".

Moreover, it was gradually perfected and applied after mastering the essence of the ever-changing Hengshan sword technique.

If he goes all out and doesn't care about the consumption of his true energy, he can create even more bizarre "miracles".

unconsciously.

Lu Chen had already fought three hundred moves with Mo Da and Liu Zhengfeng, who joined forces.

Suddenly, the sky full of sword light vanished, and Lu Chen, who was positioned between Mo Da and Liu Zhengfeng, also moved with a strange flash, inexplicably breaking free from the battle. He then held his longsword upside down and bowed to the two of them.
"I have learned a great deal from today's battle. Thank you both for your guidance!"

Mo Da and Liu Zhengfeng solemnly returned the greeting:

"Don't dare!"

The two involved knew perfectly well that this competition was not a one-sided benefit for Lu Chen. Under the pressure, or rather, guidance, Lu Chen gave them, they also gained a deeper understanding of the essence of their sect's sword techniques, and their sword skills improved significantly.

If Lu Chen's instantaneous killing of Yu Canghai and his sweeping annihilation of the Four Heroes of Qingcheng and dozens of elite disciples of the Qingcheng Sect demonstrate his ruthless and decisive killing side.

In that sword duel, he displayed unfathomable swordsmanship and a miraculous ability that could be described as a "good teacher and helpful friend".

Even Mo Da felt he benefited greatly, which shows how extraordinary his ability is.

Therefore, neither of them wanted to, nor dared to, receive his courtesy as a senior, and they returned the courtesy in a formal manner to express their gratitude.

After exchanging bows...

Lu Chen's interest had waned for the day, and he said:
"I'll leave the Qingcheng Sect members to be dealt with by Third Master Liu. I'll take my leave now."

After saying this, he cupped his hands in greeting to Abbess Dingyi, then called Huang Rong and left with Lin Pingzhi.

Huang Rong had already dealt with the Qingcheng disciples and interrogated Lin Zhennan and his wife to find out their whereabouts, so now was the perfect time to go and rescue them.

Lu Chenyi left.

The hundreds of onlookers erupted in a cacophony of noise, each person spitting and exclaiming loudly with those around them, venting their excitement and exhilaration.

The unparalleled brilliance of the "Heavenly Sword" today will be unforgettable for many years to come.

Yue Buqun made no move as he watched Lu Chen and his group leave.

In the original timeline, he had already learned from Linghu Chong, who had heard Lin Zhennan's last words, that the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual was hidden in Xiangyang Lane in Fuzhou, but even during the year that Linghu Chong was in seclusion, he did not take any action.

It is clear that while he is curious about the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique, he is not in a hurry.

Perhaps she still has great confidence in her already accomplished "Zixia Qigong"?
After all, he was older than Feng Buping, so Feng Buping had to call him "Senior Brother Yue".

However, Yue Buqun, who was nearly sixty years old, looked like a middle-aged scholar in his early forties, with a long beard and a face like jade. In the original timeline, Lin Pingzhi's first impression of him was that he was a "god-like figure".

Mu Gaofeng, known as the "Camel of the Northern Frontier," also joked that he was getting younger and younger, probably because he had learned the art of "yin-yang cultivation."

At this time, Yue Buqun had not yet witnessed the cruelty of the Songshan Sect in wiping out Liu Zhengfeng's entire family, and he lacked sufficient understanding of the Songshan Sect's ruthlessness. He had also not yet encountered a series of distressing events such as the Sword Sect coming to his door to coerce him, the attack on the dilapidated temple that nearly wiped out his entire family, and so on.

He still had confidence in his Zixia Qigong, and probably thought that his martial arts were only below Zuo Lengchan's. Even though he had just witnessed Mo Da's true strength and felt that his swordsmanship was inferior to Mo Da's, he still believed that in a one-on-one fight, he could use Zixia Qigong to break Mo Da's longsword.

Therefore, he did not particularly care about Lin Pingzhi's departure or stay, nor did he have the determination to recruit him into his own school.

Or rather, even if he had this thought, after witnessing Lu Chen's swordsmanship, he wouldn't dare to "snatch food from a tiger's mouth."

Instead, they became interested in Lu Chen's miraculous and unpredictable swordsmanship.

The problem is, how can I build a relationship with Lu Chen?

Perhaps, if Liu Zhengfeng retires from his criminal activities tomorrow, Lu Chen will challenge him?
Yue Buqun suddenly felt a little hopeful.

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