Chapter 222: 222
Chu Yang twirled his Fire Scale Sword, then casually tossed it, and the Hero Sword returned steadily to its sheath. He cupped his hands and chuckled, "I'm making a fool of myself in front of you two seniors."
Chu Yang's martial arts and attitude earned the goodwill of Wuming and Sword Wise, and the two of them became more cordial.
"You've come a long way, Little brother. Why don't you sit down and chat with us?"
Wuming invited Chu Yang to take a seat.
"Thank you."
Chu Yang wasn't pretentious and sat directly beside them.
Jian Chen turned his head away, out of sight, out of mind.
"May I know your esteemed name, Little brother, and why you are following behind this old man?"
Sword Wise's tone was still amiable, his gaze fixed intently on Chu Yang.
"My name is not worth mentioning, seniors. You can just call me A Yang. As for why I'm following Senior Sword Wise…"
Chu Yang smiled, "Rumor has it that Sword Wise and Heavenly Sword Wuming fought countless battles in their lives, being both rivals and close friends. Before your final battle in this life, you must want to see your old friend."
Wuming asked, "So, you've come to see me?"
Chu Yang nodded, "Precisely to seek guidance on swordplay from senior."
Wuming was about to decline when Sword Wise suddenly raised his hand to interrupt, staring at Chu Yang and saying coldly, "The final battle in this life? Are you perhaps asserting that I will lose to Xiongba?"
Chu Yang shook his head, "Not lose, but die. Senior's vitality is weak, like a candle in the wind. You may not even have the chance to deliver that final sword strike to Xiongba."
Wuming looked at Chu Yang in surprise. He had also sensed that Sword Wise's time was running out, which was why he had specifically come to meet Sword Wise, hoping to persuade him to abandon the decisive battle with Xiongba.
He hadn't expected this young man to also know about this matter.
Sword Wise's expression was complex. He, of course, knew his own body better than anyone else. If he weren't on his last legs, why would he be in such a hurry?
Wuming also took the opportunity to persuade him, but Sword Wise no longer wished to listen and closed his eyes, remaining silent.
Wuming sighed, and could only look at Chu Yang again, "A Yang Little brother, I am no longer a part of the martial world. I'm afraid I cannot help you with your request."
Chu Yang smiled, "Senior, don't be in a hurry. I have a piece of information here that I can trade with you. If, after hearing it, senior still refuses to act, then I will leave immediately and not disturb you. How about it?"
Wuming hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded.
Since the other party said so, he must be very confident. In that case, he was also a little curious about what information Chu Yang would use to get him to act.
"Senior Wuming, your wife died from a strange poison many years ago, correct?"
"Yes, that poison was colorless and odorless, and I searched all over the Central Plains without finding any trace."
"The poison came from Dong Ying, so senior naturally couldn't find it."
"You know who harmed my wife?"
"This poison was sought out by Jian Hui's son, your senior brother Pojun, who personally went to Dong Ying."
As soon as these words were spoken, Wuming's calm face showed a change of expression. His aura surged, revealing its full sharpness!
"How did you know about this?"
Wuming's tone became much colder than before.
"If you hadn't interfered back then, Jian Hui would have already passed on Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin to Pojun. He has always held this grudge in his heart."
Chu Yang didn't answer Wuming's question, but directly gave the reason for Pojun harming his wife.
Wuming, of course, was also aware of this point.
The enraged Wuming trembled all over, killing intent surging, and the wine table in front of them was cut into dust by invisible sword qi.
Sword Wise remained silent, his thoughts also drawn to the land of Dong Ying, where he once had a woman he deeply loved.
Unfortunately, in the end, he cut off all emotions and love, almost forgetting her appearance and smile.
After venting, Wuming closed his eyes, concentrating and holding his breath. It was a while before he calmed down.
"If the information is true, it is indeed worth my action."
Wuming regained his indifferent demeanor.
"The authenticity of the information is easy to verify. Pojun will soon come looking for you. At that time, you can confront him."
"But before that, senior, could you please give me some guidance?"
"It would also allow me to collect some interest first."
Chu Yang stood up, and an inexplicable aura pressed down on Wuming.
He respected Wuming's character, just as he respected Zhang Sanfeng. This was the greatest extent he could do.
If it were Emperor Shi Tian, Jue Wushen, or the like, he would have already started fighting, beating them until they didn't even recognize their own mothers.
When Chu Yang said that Pojun was the one who poisoned her, Wuming already believed him seven or eight tenths.
So, he accepted Chu Yang's request.
"Come with me to the woods outside the town."
Wuming said indifferently, then got up and walked out of the courtyard.
Jian Chen suddenly blocked his path and said anxiously, "Master, you haven't acted for many years, why bother to break your oath for a villain?"
Wuming frowned, but still patted Jian Chen's shoulder, "Chen'er, you also know that this matter has always been a demon in my heart. Now that there's a chance to resolve it, in terms of both emotion and reason, I should thank this Little brother."
Jian Chen whispered, "Master, this person's background is unknown, and his words may not be credible."
"I have my own judgment." Wuming finished speaking, pushed Jian Chen aside, and slowly walked out.
Chu Yang glanced at Jian Chen with a half-smile, and said in a joking tone, "In the future, if you become a villain, I will surely kill you. Let the two seniors be my witnesses."
Jian Chen shivered for no reason.
Wuming looked back at Chu Yang inexplicably. How could the inheritor of the Hero Sword he chose be a villain?
Sword Wise laughed heartily, "You little brat, you actually dare to say such words in front of Wuming? You're to my liking! I hope you don't lose too badly later."
Chu Yang smiled and nodded, "I will surely make senior's wish come true."
A moment later.
The group arrived at a forest.
The surroundings were desolate, so there was no need to worry about implicating others, and they could freely display their martial arts.
As a senior, Wuming naturally wanted to show his demeanor. He gestured for Chu Yang to make the first move, and said, "You are young. After three moves, I will make my move."
"Then I won't be polite."
Chu Yang grasped at the empty air, and a fiery red sharp sword appeared in his hand. The sword body emitted scorching high temperatures, causing the temperature of the night forest to suddenly rise.
It was the Fire Scale Sword brought out from Lingyun Cave.
Wuming's gaze narrowed. Just a moment ago, the Fire Scale Sword appeared in Chu Yang's hand, and he had no idea how Chu Yang had done it.
All along, Chu Yang was used to storing things in the space created by the Traceless Extension Charm, taking them out whenever needed.
"This sword, it somewhat resembles the legendary Fire Scale Sword."
The well-informed Sword Wise recognized the Fire Scale Sword in Chu Yang's hand at a glance.
"How despicable."
Jian Chen glared fiercely at Chu Yang. He felt that the other party was deliberately taking advantage of his master with a divine weapon. At this time, if he handed the Hero Sword to Wuming, it would indirectly elevate Chu Yang's strength.
Wuming, on the other hand, looked indifferent, standing still like a continuous mountain range, quietly waiting for Chu Yang to make his move.
Chu Yang's starting stance for his sword was the first stance of Tai Chi Sword.
"You are a Taiji inheritor?"
Wuming was a little surprised.
Taiji also existed in the Feng Yun World, but compared to what Zhang Sanfeng personally created, it was somewhat similar yet not, lacking the true meaning.
It was completely incomparable to the Tai Chi Sword that Chu Yang displayed.
As Chu Yang's Taiji True Meaning unfolded, the two were instantly enveloped by a black and white Yin-Yang formation diagram, with each standing on the eye of the Yin-Yang fish.
Sword Wise's eyes lit up, exclaiming, "What exquisite swordplay! Your Tai Chi Sword is vastly different from what I've seen before. Little brother, where did you learn it?"
Wuming also looked at Chu Yang with some curiosity.
Chu Yang softly said, "From a Taoist friend."
Wuming nodded, "This swordplay is upright and peaceful, following the natural way of Taoism. It must have been created by a master of Taoism."
Sword Wise sighed, "So, swordplay doesn't have to be sharp to be so exquisite. It's truly an eye-opener."
The two of them kept praising him, one after another, which made Jian Chen very jealous and stifled in his heart.
For so many years, Wuming had never praised him as he praised Chu Yang.
The Tai Chi Sword intent is good at defense but not offense. After the black and white Yin-Yang formation diagram appeared, Chu Yang's swordplay changed again, switching to Invincible Sword.
Invincible Sword only attacks and doesn't defend, complementing the Tai Chi Sword intent perfectly.
With two sword styles, both extremely profound in concept, appearing simultaneously, Wuming and Sword Wise could hardly conceal the shock on their faces.
"This person is a sword dao genius no less than myself!"
Having retired from the martial world for many years, Wuming felt a longing for the first time. If he hadn't considered himself a senior, he would have already made his move.
The next moment.
Chu Yang then attacked Wuming, who was protected by sword qi, with the "Qi Breaking Stance".
Invincible Sword is not essentially a set of moves, but a martial arts theory, and in different hands, it can unleash different powers.
In Chu Yang's hands, it was a profound art no less than Mo Ming Swordplay, fully capable of posing a threat to Wuming, who had not yet comprehended Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin.
Feng Qingyang once evaluated the subtlety of Qi Breaking Stance as "divine and clear, residing in a single mind".
Therefore, Wuming's protective sword qi was instantly broken by Chu Yang, and the Fire Scale Sword went straight for his vital point.
Wuming was greatly startled!
But he still dodged the sword strike by twisting his body, relying on his battle instincts honed over many years.
The high temperature of the Fire Scale Sword still burned a large hole in the clothes on his chest.