Chapter 865: Chapter 865

The Black Wind Village Chief appeared in the Yunshui Town tavern, effortlessly defeating the Fourteen Killers of Lianyun and even recruiting two of the Yin Yang Temple People, quickly spreading the news.

Pigeons flew across the sky of Yunshui Town.

Players sent messages by carrier pigeons, spreading the word.

Outside the town, more Martial World people rode in, many carrying blades and swords are players.

Players have developed in the Mixed Martial Arts World to this day, most of whom are accustomed to the Martial World rhythm and have gradually grown into good hands, participating in various major events in the Martial World.

However, what attracts the players the most are the events involving the Black Wind Village Chief.

Because whenever the Village Chief is involved, it often triggers impressive plot tasks.

This time is no exception.

The duel between Xie Xiaofeng and Ding Peng had already caught the attention of many players.

The arrival of the Black Wind Village Chief further pushed this grand event to a lively peak, with a large number of Eight Desolate disciples from nearby cities gathering.

Heroes gathered outside Yunshui Town, resembling a storm brewing in the mountains.

Meanwhile, the Black Wind Village Chief was already on the way to Divine Sword Manor upon invitation.

Cuiyun Peak, Green Water Lake.

The deep green lake shimmered like golden scales under the sunset.

Across the lake was the legendary Divine Sword Manor.

Divine Sword Manor never set restrictions on outsiders.

Only the Green Water Lake surrounded half the manor; the other half was isolated by towering cliffs.

Thousands of feet of cliffs, soaring into the clouds, with smooth rock faces, even the best at Qinggong could not climb them.

Hence, to reach Divine Sword Manor, unless one had a Demon Hawk like the Black Wind Village Chief, there was only a water route.

This water route had been peaceful for decades due to Xie Xiaofeng’s withdrawal.

But today, the presence on the lakeside broke the decades-long tranquility, making it exceptionally lively.

Yet the many arriving Martial World people gathered by the lake were unable to enter the manor directly.

One had to present a token to the attendants of Divine Sword Manor, declaring their identity.

Once admitted, they would be escorted inside by the people of Divine Sword Manor.

Otherwise, they had to wait obediently by the shore.

A large number of players who came to watch the excitement were rejected by Divine Sword Manor, except for a few notable ones like One God and Heartbroken Little Knife.

The natives, some renowned Martial Arts experts, were allowed to enter.

The third batch of welcoming boats from Divine Sword Manor skimmed across the Green Water Lake, arriving to greet guests.

The third batch of distinguished guests waiting to enter Divine Sword Manor stood proud, each with extraordinary demeanor and prominent status.

Among them were names well-known even to players: Master Kong Jian of Shaolin and Mo Shenggu of the Seven Heroes of Wudang Sect, the elder Feng Qingyang of Huashan Sect, and Yang Xiao, the Left Envoy of the Ming Sect.

Especially Feng Qingyang, the patriarch of the contemporary Huashan Sect, whether in terms of Jianghu seniority or power after breaking through to the Heavenly Human Realm, was considered a leader among the crowd.

The level of respect shown to him by the Divine Sword Manor people was distinctly different, even the rebellious Yang Xiao acknowledged his strength after a brief encounter with him.

Thus, when the third batch of welcoming boats docked, Housekeeper Xie of Divine Sword Manor greeted Feng Qingyang first, personally inviting him with courtesy.

However, at this moment, the crowd suddenly became tumultuous.

Exclamations and cheers from players reverberated, while soft gasps of apprehensive whispers from the natives were heard.

As if parting the waterway, the crowd automatically made way.

A group of people revealed themselves through the opened path.

Leading them was a man with a majestic and powerful stride, with a robust physique and hair like newly sprouting grass, akin to steel needles, exuding a vigorous, forceful presence. His muscular arms, exposed beneath his sleeves looked like intertwined steel bars, intimidating those who saw him.

"Black Wind Village Chief!!"

Everyone stopped their actions upon seeing the imposing man, focusing their gaze intently on him.

The previously peaceful air seemed to fill with weighty, evil energy, oppressive, making hearts feel heavy.

The guests prepared to board stopped, none stepping onto the boat first at this time.

Feng Qingyang gazed smilingly at Jiang Dali, raising his hands to solemnly salute, "Master Jiang! It’s been half a year since we last met. You’ve become even more formidable."

"I must thank you, Master Jiang, for your guidance half a year ago, otherwise I might not have reached the Heavenly Human 2 Realm today."

With these words, players and Martial World natives all around expressed surprise and astonishment.

Unexpectedly, the ancestor of Huashan, Feng Qingyang, broke through to the Heavenly Human Realm, seemingly receiving guidance from the Black Wind Village Chief?

The information revealed here is quite intriguing.

It should be known that now Ling Hu Chong is acting as the temporary Sect Leader of the Huashan Sect, and Yue Buqun is either still detained at Black Wind Village receiving guests, or has already been killed.

Yet the Black Wind Village Chief Jiang Dali pointed Feng Qingyang of Huashan to break through to the Heavenly Human Realm.

Jiang Dali strode confidently towards the lakeshore, nodded and smiled at Feng Qingyang, "If you were a rotten wood, even if I guided you, you wouldn’t break through to the Heavenly Human Realm. Now it seems that you are indeed a promising talent, not letting me down."

The surrounding Martial World people found his words rather odd and discomforting.

If Feng Qingyang, who mastered the Dugu Nine Swords and unleashed its power to its fullest extent, even forgetting the moves, is only considered a promising talent.

Then aren’t all the heroes under heaven just fools?

Yet these words coming from the Black Wind Village Chief’s mouth seem completely justified.

Given the Black Wind Village Chief’s prowess and extraordinary martial art talent, even today’s two protagonists, Xie Xiaofeng and Ding Peng, cannot claim superior martial art talent or strength over this Green Forest King, can they?

Beside Feng Qingyang, people such as Shaolin’s Kongjian and Wudang’s Mo Shenggu, who had dealings with Jiang Dali.

Now upon meeting, they were only cautiously and solemnly nodding from afar, without much conversation.

Both were well aware that the strength and reputation of the Black Wind Village Chief now were not something for people who haven’t even reached the Heavenly Human Realm to approach. After all, they have no true friendship with him, and even Kongjian once had some conflicts.

"Today’s truly lively, hopefully, the battle between Xie Xiaofeng and Ding Peng won’t disappoint me and the heroic warriors."

Jiang Dali scanned the surrounding crowd, noticing no experts worthy of his attention or concern, then calmly and politely remarked.

Those upon whom his gaze fell felt as if their bodies were electrified, and their skin was scraped by blades. Apart from a few, almost no one dared to meet his eyes, feeling a surge of self-abasement.

If those present were truly heroes, would they not even withstand a single gaze from the Black Wind Village Chief?

At this point, a feminine man following closely beside Jiang Dali stepped forward and told Housekeeper Xie of the Divine Sword Manor, "My master wants to go to the Divine Sword Manor to watch the battle, out of courtesy he personally came to this lakeshore, now you at the Divine Sword Manor should immediately arrange a boat to take my master to the other side."

The surrounding Martial World people looked at this eunuch from the Fourteen Killers of Lianyun, who was subdued by Jiang Dali only yesterday, now calling him master and appearing like a seasoned sycophant, feeling contempt in their hearts yet afraid to show it.

Housekeeper Xie immediately stepped forward with respect, facing Jiang Dali and cupping his fists in invitation, "Black Wind Village Chief, your visit to our Divine Sword Manor is truly an honor for us. Please board the boat!"

No matter who Housekeeper Xie talked to, he was always polite, but he was exceptionally polite to the Black Wind Village Chief, hence such words of labeling the visit as an honor.

Everyone understood that although Housekeeper Xie’s swordsmanship might not surpass that of the Third Young Master, it certainly would not be inferior to any famed swordsman in the Martial World, and perhaps could even spar back and forth with Feng Qingyang.

Yet for a master like the Black Wind Village Chief in terms of strength and reputation, a swordsman like Housekeeper Xie still appeared vastly inferior.

Jiang Dali slightly nodded at Housekeeper Xie and said lightly, "I plan to take some brothers to watch the battle, your Divine Sword Manor should be able to accommodate quite a few people, right?"

Saying this, Jiang Dali didn’t wait for Housekeeper Xie’s response and turned to beckon to the crowd.

Earlier, a group of brothers from Black Wind Village having earned their title saw this and received delightful notifications on their boards.

Instantly, they walked out from the crowd with high spirits like a frolicking husky, coming to stand behind Jiang Dali amidst many envious gazes, prompting lots of players to talk enviously.

"No way, the Black Wind Village Chief really spoils his brothers too much."

"Divine Sword Manor might not let them pass, surely those from Black Wind Village tried earlier but weren’t allowed through."

"Are you kidding? Now Brother Da Li himself is speaking, you see how accommodating Housekeeper Xie is, would he dare refuse?"

"Tsk! Divine Sword Manor is quite realistic."

"That’s Martial World for you, the big fist calls the shots, Divine Sword Manor was a big player back then, but now Black Wind Village takes the lead, bowing to the Black Wind Village Chief isn’t shameful."

Under the watchful eyes of many Martial World people and players, Housekeeper Xie surprisingly did not stop the players from Black Wind Village from following, instead graciously ushering them and the Black Wind Village Chief onto the boat.

Initially set to board were Feng Qingyang and others, who continued to wait without suggesting boarding the boat with the Black Wind Village Chief.

Players seeing this situation made playful speculations, suggesting NPCs show such courtesy not only out of respect for the strong but also possibly for safety reasons. Should they inadvertently provoke the temperamental Black Wind Village Chief during the journey, the boat could sink, and their bodies drop into the lake.

The pre-arranged battle between Xie Xiaofeng and Ding Peng had already taken on uncertainty and excitement caused by the arrival of the Black Wind Village Chief, a war-hawk.

No one knew if the Black Wind Village Chief, a swordsman finding sparring partners all around during past times, might itch for combat this time and make a bold move impulsively.

It was both nerve-racking and exciting.

Only Jiang Dali knew that the fight between the Divine Sword and the Demon Blade would not be too exciting.

Because very few understand the true excitement within it.

In most people’s eyes, this battle might seem rather dull.

Both Ding Peng and Xie Xiaofeng have reached the pinnacle of Sword and Saber Intent, emphasizing spiritual and intent communication over moves or saber skills during their confrontation.

Without moves or saber skills, how can ordinary people understand it by mere eyesight?

That’s why Xie Xiaofeng, despite having a higher Power Realm than Ding Peng, deviated from his norm and came out from Hidden Sword Hut to agree on this battle.

Jiang Dali stood at the bow of the boat, gazing at the ever-nearing Divine Sword Manor, almost sensing the opposing divine intents within the manor.

One filled with demon nature but subtly surpassing it, using divinity to harness the demon nature.

The other is ethereal like a celestial being, returning to nature, from extravagance to simplicity.

His eyes shone with wonder, "Ding Peng can only compete with Xie Xiaofeng in terms of intent, but cannot duel Xie Xiaofeng at his peak strength. My coming here, I’d love to try, perhaps, create the Fifth Slash..."

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