Volume 7: Looking back at the rivers and lakes, the road ahead is long Chapter 353: The comings and goings of the Jianghu, several people become famous
In a blink of an eye, half a month has passed.
As the end of the year approached, Jinling City became more lively than ever before.
All kinds of masters and people from all walks of life, whether they are rookies just starting out or veterans with many years of experience, both those who are known for their achievements and those who are not, have all come.
Martial artists from the north and south, heroes from all directions, seemed to have all poured into this city overnight and emerged one after another.
On the banks of the Qinhuai River, heavy snow was falling, but it could not cover up the deafening noise and the aroma of wine.
The room full of wanderers were chatting and talking about everything, sometimes causing laughter and sometimes causing exclamations.
The reason why they rushed here at the risk of their lives was, of course, to witness the upcoming shocking war.
Several of the world's top swordsmen want to discuss swordplay and decide the winner. How can we miss this opportunity?
You have to know that such a master must be well versed in the principles of nature and have profound swordsmanship. If you can get a glimpse of his moves, you will benefit greatly. Who wouldn't be tempted?
Moreover, in this vast world, looking back at the ups and downs of the past, it seems that such a grand event has not happened in decades.
Then you must not miss it.
As for Tianzun, this behemoth regarded as a scourge by everyone, he thought he would start a fierce battle with Tianxia Alliance, but he did not expect that he would rise quickly and fall even faster.
Even before everyone could react, the entire Tianzun was as if he had never appeared. He was quietly wiped out and uprooted.
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The wind is blowing and the snow is falling.
On the long street, people come and go, from all walks of life.
But although it seemed noisy, no one dared to fight in the street or draw their swords.
Because in the past few days, a total of eleven well-known martial arts masters and giants, relying on their power, strength and high status, acted recklessly, drew their swords and bullied others, and then disappeared as if out of thin air, with no trace of them since.
But it's not without benefits.
This is because the Tianxia Alliance has spread the news that the entire Jinling City will hold a ten-day banquet. No matter who you are, as long as you can enter the city, all expenses will be waived.
And in the whole world, the only person who can have such skill and confidence is the martial arts legend in Jinling City who looks down on everyone and is the king of the world.
King Wuxiang, Li Muchan.
A few years may not seem long to a person, but it is even more insignificant in this world of unpredictable changes where the new generation pushes the old generation out.
But in between these ups and downs, there have been rising stars one after another, and there are so many heroes and geniuses that it is enough for a person to go from being a novice to becoming famous and powerful.
Looking back at Li Muchan’s past, he rose to fame in one step. He was as humble as an ant just now, but unexpectedly he had reached the pinnacle of success, shocking the world.
As a result, countless up-and-coming people in the martial arts world have taken Li Muchan as their role model and idol, wanting to emulate him.
"Ah, Fu Hongxue has reappeared in the world."
"And Guo Ding."
"Li Manqing is here too."
"There is also the descendant of the South Sea Sword School. It is said that he has mastered an extraordinary sword technique that is as powerful as a flying fairy. It is extremely astonishing."
"Ah, that person seems to be the head of the recently famous 'Tianqin Sect'. He is a martial arts prodigy rarely seen in a century. He created the 'Phoenix Flying Double' style and is unrivaled in all three provinces."
"And there is Taoist Gu from Bashan Sword House."
"That's the descendant of the Farewell Hook, the grandson of Yang Zheng."
"What? A deer-cutting knife? What kind of knife is that?"
"I heard that many people came down from Kunlun Mountain. They are quite prominent and are descendants of Xiao Wangsun, the former 'Emperor Valley Master'."
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Waves of discussion arose from all directions, one after another, causing endless exclamations.
“It’s so lively.”
On the street, a few young people who were traveling together were just entering the city.
The first man was thin, but his eyes rolled around revealing his shrewdness and competence, as well as the sophistication of a man who had experienced many things in life.
The man was wearing a tight-fitting shirt and a snow hat. His steps were as light as flying. A slight tap of his toes was enough to make him move like a rabbit. He was like a fish in water in the crowd and could come and go without any hindrance.
Seeing this, a yellow-shirted woman traveling with him stamped her feet and said, "Ah, Sikong Wuming, why don't you wait for me."
There were several other people beside the woman, all of them were young talents and rising stars.
The leader among them was a little older, and he couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion when looking at the scene before him.
Someone suggested, "Brother Lu, why are you standing there like an idiot? Let's go in and find a restaurant. I heard everything in Jinling City is free these days. Hehe, we should eat and drink to our heart's content."
The leading man smiled bitterly when he heard this, because wherever he looked, whether it was the wine shops, inns, teahouses or restaurants, they were all crowded and there was no place for them.
Someone couldn't help but complain, "It's all Sikong Wuming's fault for meddling in our business. He delayed us on the road. Otherwise, we should have had a seat at the table."
But that Big Brother Lu just stroked his beard and smiled, saying nonchalantly: "The road is high, and everyone is human. If we come and go, there will always be a place for us."
"What a grand gesture! I wonder what kind of earth-shattering figure Li Muchan is."
"Comparison is truly depressing. Li Muchan seems to be barely thirty years old, yet he's already the best in the world, unrivaled. In comparison, the rest of us have truly lived in vain."
Just as they were sighing, Brother Lu suddenly said, "Come to think of it, I once met Li Muchan."
"Boss Lu is bragging again."
"That's right, I've been wandering around the martial arts world for so many years, but I can't even come up with two taels of silver."
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Listening to the teasing of the people around him, this Big Brother Lu shook his head and laughed, a bit of sadness appeared in his eyes, and then he said softly: "Not only have I met Li Muchan, but I have also met Gongzi Yu."
Then he explained the matter in detail.
Back when Young Master Yu was carrying out his "Blue Dragon Raid," the Tianxia League dominated Jiangnan. New to the martial arts world, he and a group of like-minded friends journeyed thousands of miles to rescue the widow of the Wu family. It was raining heavily, and while sheltering in a market, he witnessed Li Muchan and Young Master Yu fighting in the rain.
Although it was just a chance encounter, a quick glance, it will be unforgettable for a lifetime.
"Such a person truly deserves the words 'brilliant talent'."
This Brother Lu has strong facial features, a shallow chin, and a deep scar on one side of his cheek, but his eyes are like the warm sun in winter, making people want to get close to him.
Sikong Wuming had squeezed out of the crowd without anyone noticing, two jugs of fine wine in his hands. He was so engrossed in the conversation that he couldn't help but move closer and ask, "What about those people who were with you, Brother Lu?"
The man smiled wistfully, remained silent for a moment, and then said softly, "They're all dead... I came to Jinling this time, and after watching this battle, I plan to retire from the martial arts world. Haha, I've been wandering around for so many years, but I still have nothing. It's time to leave."
Even though Jinling City is filled with heroes of the martial arts world, how many of them can truly become famous?
As for those who have reached the pinnacle of the world, there is only one, Li Muchan. But looking at his past, with the Demon Cult advancing eastward, the Azure Dragon plundering the world, the Money Gang running rampant, and the government fueling the flames, who knows how many people have died to reach this point.
This climb to the pinnacle seems to be extremely glorious, but underfoot are piles of corpses.
It's not easy.
At this moment, a man walked out of the street. He was friendly and said with a gentle smile, "Hello everyone. My young lady invites you to come over and have a chat."
Seeing that the other party had been staring at him, Sikong Wuming's eyes lit up and he asked curiously, "Who is your young lady?"
The man smiled and said, "My lady's surname is Li."
