807 Invitation to Battle (1/2)

”Speaking of the Pugilistic World… Since there are new rankings in the Armament Manual, we must talk about the important events concerning each armament owner!”

The short old man looked at the piles of copper and silver coins in front, and his face lit up, smiling from ear to ear. ”Recently, there was an important event that coincidentally happened near Emerald Rock Commandery. Has everyone heard of the Five Elements Cloud Qi Sword before? Rumors say that this sword's blade has colorful cloud-like patterns and its brilliance is dazzling. Whenever the sword appears, there would definitely be an unusual phenomenon. The previous generation's Sword Grandmaster became publicly known as first in the Sword Dao by depending on this sword!”

”Of course we've heard of it before! The sixth Divine Armament!”

All the other martial artists rolled their eyes. ”Don't keep us on tenterhooks. Say it quickly!”

”All right!” The old storyteller waited a moment, confirming that there was no one else tipping him, before saying at a pace that was neither fast nor slow, ”The owner of the Five Elements Cloud Qi Sword this generation has been born, and she's somehow provoked the Demon Sect. The Demon Sect's Curmudgeon Myriad Poisons has invited her to battle at Heaven Capital Peak!

”This Curmudgeon Myriad Poisons is from the Six Dao Demon Sect and the Dao Master of the Myriad Poison Dao. His whole body poison techniques are said to be world-shaking. He was even the one that created the Gaseous Poison skill, which changes unpredictably and kills invisibly. It's said that this demon's enemies would usually deliver their lives in a daze without even exchanging blows!”

…

”Looks like this news is really true. Heaven Capital Peak, I must go and take a look. I missed the battle between the Blood Imbibing Saber and the Heaven Earth Man Providence Mirror, so no matter what, I can't miss the opportunity this time again. Otherwise, I'll definitely regret it my whole life!”

The martial artists in the restaurant exchanged glances, fire burning in their eyes.

Of course, a few hot-headed people cried out, ”In history, evil has never defeated righteousness. The Myriad Poison Cauldron is only ranked eighth, so how can it compare to the sixth-ranked Five Elements Cloud Qi Sword?”

”Sigh… Even so, the Demon Sect doesn't mind using shameless methods when they handle matters…” The old storyteller sighed faintly. ”The Five Elements Cloud Qi Sword owner is said to be a lady, but two fists have difficulty overcoming four hands… Furthermore, with the precedent of the Blood Imbibing Saber, who would be able to guarantee that? Armaments only play a supporting role in the Pugilistic World rankings. Most important is still the person themselves!”

These words caused the atmosphere to turn slightly depressing instantly.

Many martial artists drank their alcohol and ate their meals, but no one knew what they were thinking or planning to do.

”Big Stone…”

In a corner, there were three people sitting at a table.

One of the young ladies pulled the sleeve of the honest and good-natured youth sitting beside her.

”Ah… You still want to eat?” asked the youth innocently as he raised his head. The food crumbs could still be seen on the corner of his mouth. He had thick brows, large eyes, and was utterly honest and good-natured.

”Eat, eat, eat! All you know is to eat! You pig!”

The girl rolled her eyes.

Her hair was tied into two large braids, and her small face was scrunched up currently. ”Stone Oaf, you ate too much. We won't have enough money! Also… did you hear that just now? The Five Elements Cloud Qi Sword! Although we didn't know before, the Old Man had admitted that it was his sword, even though he gave it away!”

This girl was naturally Fu Hongmian, and the honest and good-natured youth was the Sword Grandmaster's favorite disciple, Shi Lei.

”Master's sword?”

Shi Lei wiped his mouth and his face became solemn. He glanced at the person sharing the table beside him, but stopped himself from speaking even though he looked like he was about to.

Although he was honest and good-natured in front of his junior sister, he was also mature and well-behaved.

”Looks like I'm disturbing!”

The one sitting with them was a girl wearing black clothing. Her brows and eyes were as beautiful as a drawing, but her temperament was as chilly as ice.

If Fang Yuan were here, he would have certainly recognized her.

Previously, he had met a girl named Xiaodie while making a ruckus at the Jiang family of Boyang Commandery.

Of course, the Jiang Xiaodie now was a completely different person. Not only that, but she was also carrying a long strip of cloth on her back and had the appearance of someone from the Pugilistic World. ”I was originally an outsider, so I'll leave first.”

”No way. Sister Xiaodie has a warm heart despite your cold surface. You're a great person. Furthermore, didn't we agree to make a living in the Pugilistic World together?”

Fu Hongmian stopped her and pulled on Jiang Xiaodie's arm, saying, ”There's nothing we can't say, right, Stone Oaf?”

”That's right…” Shi Lei scratched his head but was dumbfounded in his heart. You've already said it, so what's the point of asking.

”Five Elements Cloud Qi Sword was your master's sword… I truly had eyes but failed to see, not realizing that you two were actually disciples of the Sword Grandmaster. Truly disrespectful…” Jiang Xiaodie said calmly.

No matter what she said, the tone was neither warm nor cold, as if she was being sarcastic.

However, Fu Hongmian willfully went with it. ”Sister Jiang, please don't be bothered about this Stone Oaf!”

All right! It's me! It's me again! It's me who's unjustly blamed again!

Shi Lei rolled his eyes.

”Speaking of this…” Jiang Xiaodie unintentionally took a glance behind her before saying while fiddling with her black hair, ”You two are the inheritors of the Sword Grandmaster, so why wasn't the Five Elements Cloud Qi Sword passed down to you two?”

”Who knew what the Old Man was thinking?”

Fu Hongmian said angrily, ”That Old Man normally had no money for drinking and was so poor he wished that a coin could multiply, but to hide so many swords secretly… And not tell us!”

Although she was angry, her eyes were red when she finished speaking.

”We'll definitely avenge Master!” Shi Leu clenched his fists. ”Demon Sect… Sky Fiend Dao Master!”