NOVEL NEXT Chapter 298 Trust
Hearing Tao Yu's words, everyone on the scene, including Xu Shiji, fell into silence.
"Shangguan Long is the owner of the Manqing Courtyard."
In the end, it was the straightforward Song Shi who pondered before speaking, then he looked at the Twin Dragons curiously and said,
"Why do you want to capture Shangguan Long?"
"He is one of the Demon Sect, Aunt Yu has been captured by them, and we want to force information out of him."
Song Shi could be trusted, and after Tao Yu had forcefully opposed Shi Feixuan and sent off Xu Shiji, the Twin Dragons also placed their trust in him.
The two were the type of people who were clear about gratitude and grudges.
"Aunt Yu is Mother's junior sister?"
Xu Ziling added.
"She has a junior sister too!"
Song Shi's eyes widened in surprise.
"Yes, and they look quite alike."
Kou Zhong winked and made faces; although Fu Junyu and Fu Junniang were senior and junior sisters, their appearance or rather their temperament did indeed share some similarities.
Tao Yu was also somewhat interested in their Yi Sword Technique.
He hadn't managed to acquire the Dugu Nine Swords, but the Yi Sword Technique was something he could attempt.
Filtering out the special effects, due to the Mental Realm involved, the Yi Sword Technique could even surpass the Dugu Nine Swords in essence.
Tao Yu felt that if he went to rescue her, learning the sword technique should suffice.
He already possessed the ability to seek flaws and perceive weaknesses. If he combined that with the Yi Sword Technique, it would be like fully exploiting these capabilities.
In terms of Deification's nature, if he really had an infinite Yuan Force to use, even developing it to the level of the direct death demonic eyes might not be impossible.
"So what's your plan now? There seem to be quite a few people around here; who are some of the experts present?"
Tao Yu began to prepare to understand the nearby environment. If there weren't many experts, then he would simply barge in, quick battle quick decision; otherwise, there would definitely be reinforcements from the Demon Sect.
Empress Yin might be focused on dragging Shi Zhixuan down now, and unlikely to use a scorched earth approach on others.
But even excluding a scorched earth strategy, Empress Yin definitely counted as a Grandmaster of the same caliber.
Although due to an incomplete state of mind, her strength was inferior to Bi Xuan's, she definitely belonged to the same level.
More reliable than those sham artists.
However, now that Bi Xuan's edge had been blunted by Tao Yu, it was uncertain whether this would affect his mental state.
This was a drawback in the spiritual realms of the Great Tang; even someone as strong as Shi Zhixuan had his mental state ruined by Bi Xiu Xin, causing his strength to plummet, falling from a strong Grandmaster to wavering between an ordinary and a weak Grandmaster, with frequent bouts of mental breakdowns.
It was only because his Phantom Demon Technique and Immortal Seal Technique were outstanding in group attacks and self-preservation that he managed to avoid being collectively targeted.
"Qu Ao seems to have a vague relationship with the Demon Sect, and his reputation in the frontier lands is second only to Bi Xuan,"
Song Shi was the first to point out the most noteworthy individual.
"I'm aware of that,"
Tao Yu had a deep impression of this person, a typical rough diamond talent, who had clashed with Bi Xuan and survived, but whose actual strength was greatly discounted, not comparable to Grandmaster level, at best on par with the likes of Du Fuwei and Li Mi.
"We've clashed with him; he's not weak, but he probably isn't as strong as the rumors suggest,"
Kou Zhong thought Tao Yu's "I know" referred to Qu Ao being as famous as Bi Xuan.
"Previously, he couldn't handle us, and the rumor has it that after losing to Bi Xuan, he's been self-destructive and indulgent in wine and women over the years, reducing his strength."
Ba Fenghan, the little intelligence expert, expressed his perspective.
Hearing this, Tao Yu also felt this made sense, as martial arts were like swimming against the current, and others didn't have his [One Proof Forever Proof] ability.
"Then it seems he did truly cross swords with Bi Xuan before, without boasting or bluffing," Experience new tales on empire
Tao Yu recalled his own exchange of blows with Bi Xuan.
The Grandmaster was very strong, and his aura was too diverse and comprehensive.
"There are indeed many experts nearby, and Shangguan Long also has a lot of subordinates; it would be best if we publicly expose his Demon Sect identity,"
Kou Zhong's remark made Tao Yu reveal a trace of surprise,
"Would exposing his identity be of any use? Just like what I previously said to Shi Feixuan, if that were useful, we ourselves wouldn't be able to prove that we're not from the Demon Sect."
Tao Yu's words left Kou Zhong momentarily speechless, but he still spoke up,
"I am preparing to directly challenge him, provoke him with a bet of ten moves, giving him a glimmer of hope and opportunity, then counterattack decisively to force him to use Demon Sect techniques."
"Is Shangguan Long that foolish?"
Tao Yu's face was tinged with curiosity.
Even if Kou Zhong was to kill Shangguan Long on the ring, if he closed his eyes and took a blade strike, it would be Kou Zhong who ended up in a wax-like state.
However, this guy was a Chosen One, protected by the powers of this world; he should be able to achieve what he wishes for.
"Good, shall we start now?"
But just at that moment, the voice of Song Yuzhi, the sister of Kou Zhong's beloved Song Shidao, suddenly came from outside,
"Kou Zhong, come out."
Upon hearing these words, Tao Yu also shrugged, while Xu Ziling and Ba Fenghan nearby both looked towards the sky, leaving Kou Zhong to scurry out...
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Tao Yu had no interest in listening to the gossip between Kou Zhong and Song Yuzhi, while Xu Ziling and Ba Fenghan both took an interest in Tao Yu, with Ba Fenghan being less arrogant since Tao Yu had grabbed his ponytail earlier.
Seemingly reminded of the incident where he had pushed back Shi Feixuan, he said with a smile,
"Brother Tao, how you've trained to such strength is beyond me; even Shi Feixuan, who is considered the pride of Mercy Temple, was suppressed by you."
Normally, it would be somewhat presumptuous to ask such a question at a first meeting, but having gone through the ordeal with Shi Feixuan and having promised to gift the Longevity Secret to Tao Yu, the relationship between both parties could be said to have considerably improved.
"There's nothing that can't be said about this. Are you aware of the 'Worlds Beyond'?"
As Tao Yu spoke to this point, Ba Fenghan, who was skilled in prying into secrets, was visibly invigorated, his eyes lighting up as he said,
"The 'Sloppy Daoist' Zhang Sanfeng?"
"Hmm, in some sense, I am indeed somewhat similar to the True Man Zhang, yet also different,"
Tao Yu pondered for a moment. Great Tang had not yet been significantly affected by the Abyss, and it was uncertain whether mentioning the Abyss directly would be a blessing or a curse.
Unlike in The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber or The Return of the Condor Heroes, Tao Yu wouldn't be considered invincible in Great Tang.
Or rather, he couldn't be said to have the ability to dominate the heroes of Martial World.
"Let's do this, I'll give you a simple rundown, but it's best not to spread it around; that way, you'll understand why I am after the Longevity Secret, and why I am confident,"
Tao Yu's words caused the eyes of the three individuals, including Song Shidao, to light up.
This seemed to be some astonishing secret!
It concerned Zhang Sanfeng, an existence whose growth rate could even surpass the Twin Dragons, and he had achieved his accomplishments no later than his sixties.
And as Tao Yu explained the simple outline of the Abyss, even the three individuals who were present, who were advanced in their mental cultivation, couldn't help but be shocked.
Song Shidao appeared especially stunned,
"The Abyss?! Indeed, my father has recently mentioned changes in the world, but he wasn't clear on the specifics; he only said that it was a time of many troubles. Could this have something to do with the Abyss?"
"Is the current chaos in the world also related to the Abyss?"
Xu Ziling thought further, making Tao Yu's mouth twitch uncontrollably,
This might not be the case; your original path was already headed this way. It's just that the time the Abyss pulls you in coincides with the most chaotic moment, I assume.
But indeed, Song Que of the Heavenly Blade had something special, as he exhibited a sense of cosmic harmony.
There has always been controversy over the power ranking in Great Tang, but Song Que of the Heavenly Blade has always hovered in the top two, with the other one being fully empowered Shi Zhixuan...