The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS

Pan Yin Mountain, a small mountain thirty li away from Shu Province.

This mountain was named for the echoing sound due to its hilly structure. In spring and autumn, some tourists come here to witness its curious phenomenon.

However, in this ice and snow, hoping to see people is less likely than praying for the snowstorm to stop soon. Of course, there is always an exception; due to a suggestion by someone, today there will be three visitors at Pan Yin Mountain.

"Hoo—"

As the wind whistled, a dark golden figure landed slowly on the mountain top of Pan Yin, enduring the cold wind, silently closing his eyes, as if sensing something.

After a while, he opened his eyes and looked to the west, "The cold air is being manipulated by humans, and quite a few people are forcefully lowering temperatures with True Qi, along with a somewhat familiar fluctuation."

In Qing Yu's eyes, it seemed there were trigram formations swirling, forming into a cross-shaped object, slowly rotating.

Though unable to summon the Ten Directions Destruction, Qing Yu's Primordial Spirit has already merged with the Divine Weapon's Primordial Spirit, calculating the person behind the snowstorm.

'The handle of the Dipper points north, and the world is winter. So it's Ziwei Doushu, so it's you…'

In front of Qing Yu appeared the figure who ambushed him outside Feiyun Pass on that day.

Previously at Zhenwu Sect, due to being too far from the snowfall's epicenter, Qing Yu hadn't noticed anything amiss. But now, upon arriving here, he perceives someone's handiwork.

Among the world's Masters of Heavenly Mechanism, those proficient in Ziwei Doushu, only Baili Shensuan fits the bill.

This person also has connections with Elder Shiming and the grassland people, Qing Yu's guess is likely correct.

While pondering the matter of Baili Shensuan, Qing Yu was suddenly aware, gazing at a beam of brilliance coming from the distance.

In a flash, this beam crossed the long distance, landing in front of Qing Yu.

The light dissipated, revealing a silver-white beautiful woman's figure. Silver-white attire, adorned with pale-golden patterns, her three thousand strands of black hair tied with a small jade crown, face adorned with a jade mask.

"Zhu Tian," Qing Yu coldly regarded the beauty.

"This humble self greets Xuantian." Zhu Tian seemed to be smiling, although hidden under the jade mask, Qing Yu felt he could see that arc of red lips.

"Xuantian's attire seems quite similar to the Hidden Mirror Man on the Earth Rankings, could it be..."

The slightly elongated tone seemed to carry an odd magic, making one want to hear her speak, even subconsciously responding.

However, Qing Yu was devoid of emotion; Zhu Tian's Bewitching Technique was less effective on him than it would be on a blind man.

"You Tian has arrived too." Qing Yu's eyes were steady as an ancient well, coolly gazing at the emerging shadow.

Compared to Qing Yu and Zhu Tian, Shadow King's attire was much more understated. Though the fabric appeared exceptional, the style was merely a simple black robe, paired with a black bamboo hat, appearing extremely modest and far less flashy than Qing Yu and Zhu Tian.

'No…' Qing Yu noticed a familiar saber hanging at Shadow King's waist.

No, maybe this isn't Shadow King at all, because this saber is named Shattering Universe Saber.

'Kong Xuankong?' Qing Yu thought strangely.

Could this You Tian be Kong Xuankong in disguise? Hmm, it's possible.

No matter what, Shadow King is a prominent Supreme, and his subordinates are not without Divinity Realm warriors. Unlike Qing Yu, who had just one Sword Residence, Shadow King's Divine Communication minions are certainly numerous.

Yet why would he send Kong Xuankong...?

Kong Xuankong, as erratic as a stirrer of chaos, though strong in battle, was quite unreliable. While his exposure won't reveal Shadow King's identity, since technically Kong Xuankong is just a Loose Cultivator, what if he caused some mishap?

Much like now, hanging the Shattering Universe Saber openly at his waist, as if afraid others may not recognize the legendary chaos stirrer.

"Everyone has arrived."

Solemn words were stable and strong, showing no abnormality, appearing somewhat composed. Shadow King, or rather Kong Xuankong, stepped forward and said, "In the Divine Martial Army, another Divinity Realm warrior appeared a few days ago, Ming Rui, the Sacrificial Officer of Jixia Academy and current leader of Philosophy."

"That Ming Jijiu huh," Qing Yu chuckled lightly, "he won't be our obstacle."

"Should you pity me as a woman, You Tian, perhaps you should leave Ming Rui to me," Zhu Tian also laughed softly.

In their words, neither thought much of Ming Rui. Although this Ming Jijiu was also Divine Communication, his combat strength was not impressive. Ordinarily, Divine Communication warriors naturally wouldn't underestimate Ming Rui, but dealing with Nine Heavens People meant, frankly, dispatching one to handle Ming Rui would be a walk in the park.

"Besides Ming Rui, are there any other reinforcements?" Qing Yu inquired.

This snowstorm was too unusual, Qing Yu easily identified it as manmade upon arrival. Entrapped by snow for days, Qing Yu didn't believe the Daqian Court would be incapable of detecting human elements.

"Dunno," Kong Xuankong shrugged.

'Ugh…'

Qing Yu felt like facepalming. Expecting Kong Xuankong to be reliable truly challenged him, as well as anyone with that expectation.

"Is this… some dialect?" Zhu Tian hesitated, somewhat speechlessly asked.

"Just means ol'… ahem… just means ol' me doesn't know." Kong Xuankong waved indifferently.

'Just a moment ago, he wanted to call himself Old Kong.' Having dealt with Kong Xuankong, Qing Yu was sure of his guess.

"Hehe," Zhu Tian gently covered the mouth area of her mask with her hand, softly laughed, "This humble self never thought You Tian in the shadows would be so humorous!"

'Shadow King's reputation is done for.' Qing Yu silently lamented for him.

'Yet, Kong Xuankong taking on Shadow King's Nine Heavens business shows deep ties between them.'

If not a trusted confidant, surely he wouldn't assume You Tian's identity. Additionally, Kong Xuankong's participation in the operation demonstrated his power.

Maybe back when Xuanfa invited him to take on Qing Yu, Kong Xuankong was laying low.

'Is this your intention, Shadow King? Proving to me that back then you hedged your bets fairly?' Qing Yu mused.

"Haha, ol' me's always humorous; miss, you'll soon understand." Kong Xuankong feigned grand gestures, crafting an elder's shameless tone from his youthful, stable voice.

"Really?" Zhu Tian feigned curiosity asked.

"Of course, ol' me tells ya…"

"Enough, let us depart." Qing Yu interrupted.

If Kong Xuankong were allowed to continue, perhaps he'd chatter until nightfall. Not that he'd be unreliable enough to divulge secrets, but listening to this stirrer's babble was bothersome indeed.

With that, Qing Yu led off, soaring through the sky. Zhu Tian followed closely, also turning into a streak of light and vanished.

"Hey, wait up, ol'… 'me'!" Last was Kong Xuankong.