Chapter One: The Fierce Crossing, The Angry Kunlun
He uses madness to mask the emptiness within his heart
He is just a thief, but at least he is a patriotic thief, the rogue thought to himself
The woman is dressed in a white gown, appearing ethereal in the gentle breeze. Her long, sleek black hair cascades naturally over her shoulders, and her snow-white skin glimmers subtly like exquisite jade, reminiscent of alluring mutton-fat jade, evoking an impulse in the thief to rush forward and take a bite.
Liu Peng shook his head, took a moment to catch his breath on the boulder, calmed his anxious heart, then cleared his thoughts and carefully opened the package behind him
In this day and age, successful individuals engage in technology, while those who fail resort to violence. It is evident that the profession of theft also aligns with the trends of progress in our times
However, Liu Peng soon sadly realized that compared to the other party, he seemed to lack even the qualifications to engage in violence.
a layer of cotton yarn
The young man quickly arrived before a massive boulder weighing over a thousand pounds and came to a halt, breathing heavily.
Kunlun Mountain, in many of China's myths and legends, holds a significant place to varying degrees
The Kunlun Mountains rise to a great altitude, where the air is cold and the dew is heavy. The water vapor exhaled by the young man quickly transforms into a faint white mist upon contact with the frigid air
After just a few exchanges, Liu Peng was overwhelmed by those delicate, fair-skinned hands, causing him to vomit blood profusely
However, the moon waxes and wanes, and people experience fortune and misfortune from dawn to dusk. The once infallible "thief hero" has unexpectedly failed in this particular "job".
The sword sheath is engraved with two ancient seal characters that dance like dragons and phoenixes. Unfortunately, Liu Peng does not recognize a single large character, let alone any ancient seal script. He is a typical example of someone who knows characters but does not recognize people.
I know your skills are profound, but do you dare to take the sword in my hand head-on? Hehe, you wouldn't dare; this is a treasure of China. If anything goes wrong, you would become a sinner of the Chinese nation. The thief joked, "If I were to obtain a broken sword, I would like to see how you explain it to others."
The towering lightning that descended from the heavens, as thick as mountains, contained boundless divine power, deafening in its roar, connecting the sky and the earth.
"Oh, why aren't you running away anymore? I have plenty of time to play with you," the young lady said, looking at him with a slight smile at the corner of her mouth, her gem-like eyes sparkling with cleverness.
Liu Peng thought carefully and realized that among the many rules in the underworld, there was no stipulation prohibiting the theft of cultural relics. On the contrary, the tale of the Three Thieves of the Nine Dragon Cup was well-known and widely circulated. Thus, this fellow began to entertain the idea of stealing it for fun
The young girl resembles the moon, lofty and unattainable, pure and flawless, yet inspires boundless admiration.
There must be a reason for pursuing someone; without the cultural relics in hand, Liu Peng believes he is not worthy of such relentless pursuit from the other party
The thief looked at the girl in front of him, and upon hearing her words, he nearly fell to the ground.
"Let me go? Haha." The thief suddenly burst into laughter, "You don't want to let me go; rather, you must let me go, you have no choice but to let me go. What I hold in my hand is the Xuanyuan Sword, and if anything goes wrong, hehe, you probably won't be able to bear the consequences." As he spoke these words, the thief's eyes were filled with a frenzied madness. Since the mask had been torn off, there was no need to hide anything anymore.
Alas, this young lady's skills in *illustration* are such that even Liu Peng, who is known for his prowess, would find it difficult to catch up, and it is likely that even a rocket would not suffice.
Whether it is the world-renowned, pure and immaculate Yaochi and the Queen Mother of the West, or the Supreme Primordial Heavenly Sovereign of the Chan Teaching in "Investiture of the Gods," countless legends have been left here
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The short sword measures one foot and two inches in length, exuding an air of antiquity and desolation, as if confronting the ancient and the primordial. Although he does not understand artifact appraisal, Liu Peng instinctively feels that this is a treasure, a rare and precious gem
Forget it, I will use it to scare that girl a bit later
To be precise, it cannot be considered a failure, as the item was successfully stolen, but it has drawn the attention of others
At that time, he was still young and not proficient in his "business," so he often experienced hunger, with meals being scarce. His empty stomach would groan in misery, and he frequently got caught, often facing severe beatings. Later, during one mishap, he was caught red-handed, and the owner threatened to break one of his hands. At a critical moment, an old man passing by intervened and saved him.
Secondly, I hope you replace the word 'chase' with 'pursuit', as that would be more appropriate. Also, the duration of my pursuit of you is not half a year, but one hundred seventy-two days. " The girl smiled slightly, her tone growing colder. "Miscalculating the time can be quite fatal.
Liu Peng deliberately emphasized the word 'chase', hoping to provoke anger in the other party, thereby increasing his chances of escape
This time, the "Thief Hero" finds himself in a bit of a dilemma. Although the Thief Hero is a rogue, the Xuanyuan Sword is after all a symbol of Huaxia, and how could he bear to destroy it
After several times of hovering on the brink of death, the meticulous Liu Peng discovered a crucial issue: the opponent seemed to fear that he would destroy the "cultural relics" behind him. Therefore, whenever faced with a problem, Liu Peng would adopt a posture of mutual destruction, leveraging the opponent's hesitation to act, which allowed him to escape from several life-threatening situations.
As a crisp sound echoed, a pool of autumn water shimmered, and the thief-hero drew the Xuanyuan Sword from his hand, pointing the tip of the sword forward
How can one be so bullying? If I try to escape, I can't get away; if I fight, I can't win, especially since the opponent is a delicate girl. Liu Peng felt that his self-esteem was being undermined
Liu Peng suddenly recalled the origin of this sword—Huangling County in Shaanxi Province, which seems to be the site of the Yellow Emperor's Tomb
The dazzling rays of light surged and intertwined, as the brilliant glow from the delicate jade-like hands pierced directly through Liu Peng's chest. A stream of blood gushed forth from his chest cavity, splattering hot blood onto the Xuanyuan Sword held in Liu Peng's hand
However, this can be understood; if one is a thief, there is no need to keep one's name on the lips, as that would only bring discomfort to oneself
Indeed, this sentence should be spoken by a lecherous man in a dark alley to a stunning young woman, ideally accompanied by a scene of the girl trembling in fear. However, the current situation seems to be quite the opposite.
Although it is not the first meeting, the thief cannot help but exclaim inwardly that the other party is truly beautiful, beautiful to the point of being morally corrupt, a disaster for the nation and its people. Even in an adversarial position, the 'thief' still cannot suppress the waves of emotion in their heart.
I can hand over the cultural relics, but what reason do you have for me to trust you? What if I hand over the relics and you go back on your word?" Liu Peng's eyes darted around, "I am not familiar with you. Although you have pursued me for nearly half a year, I have only spoken to you a few dozen times at most.
The situation is as follows: six months ago, by chance, the thief Liu Peng heard that a mysterious artifact had been unearthed in Huangling County, Shaanxi. It is said to be over 5,000 years old, with a value that could be considered priceless. It was reported that it was to be sent to Beijing overnight for appraisal
Just when Liu Peng was feeling pleased with himself, believing that everything had calmed down and that all was well, he sadly discovered that he had become the target of someone's attention
A pair of lively eyes filled with wisdom, a delicate and elegant nose, alluring red lips glistening with charm, autumn waters for the spirit and jade for the bones, truly a peerless beauty
"Take a gamble; you still have a chance to escape. If you don't gamble, you won't have any chance at all. To be honest, this time I won't let you off the hook because you have provoked me, and I have had enough of this game."
What troubled Liu Peng the most was that the other party turned out to be a woman
The only discordant element is the slight upward curl of the young man's lips, which, while conveying a sense of determination, also imparts an inadvertent air of mischief.
"You clearly know this is the Xuanyuan Sword, yet you dare to use it to threaten me? Do you not care about this symbol of Huaxia, this treasure of China? If anything were to happen to this sword, not only would I be a sinner of the nation, but you would be as well. Do you understand what you are doing? Return the sword to me immediately." At this moment, the young girl’s beautiful eyes widened, her words laced with a chilling aura, the playful expression instantly vanished, her demeanor becoming solemn and unassailable. The thief felt a sudden chill run through him, a sensation akin to the approach of death. If anything were to happen to this sword, not only would I be a sinner of the nation, but you would be as well. Do you understand what you are doing? Return the sword to me immediately." At this moment, the young girl’s beautiful eyes widened, her words laced with a chilling aura, the playful expression instantly vanished, her demeanor becoming solemn and unassailable. The thief felt a sudden chill run through him, a sensation akin to the approach of death.
I said, sister, you have been pursuing me for half a year, haven't you? Although I know I am handsome and charming, enough to make Pan An feel ashamed and Song Yu feel exasperated, the reality of feelings cannot be forced. After pursuing me for so long, how can you not understand my feelings? Tell me, what exactly do you want? What is it about me that you like? Can't I change? The thief, while muddling through the conversation and changing the topic, began to look around restlessly, always ready to make a run for it. Can't I change?
"Hey, I told you not to come over here." The thief quickly put away the Xuanyuan Sword in front of him and exaggeratedly pointed at the girl before him.
The title of a thief is not earned lightly; in addition to possessing exceptional stealing skills, one must also adhere to numerous rules of the trade, which is referred to as having a code of conduct even among thieves
Thus, from that point onward, he had a master
Although Liu Peng is uneducated and lacks skills, the Xuanyuan Sword, an ancient sword of Huaxia, is indeed too famous
The original name of the thief was Liu Peng. Since he could remember, Liu Peng knew he was a thief, although at that time he was not called a thief; based on his social harm, he could at most be referred to as a petty thief
To be more precise, the other party is an extraordinarily beautiful woman. Even though Liu Peng has always considered himself to have a good immunity to feminine charms, he cannot help but acknowledge this fact. When facing her, Liu Peng's heart involuntarily quickened its pace.
In the end, Liu Peng had no choice but to resort to violence, although this was a disgrace for a successful 'thief'
The pursuit from the other party was exceedingly intense, to the point that Liu Peng did not even have time to examine what cultural relics he had successfully stolen.
Boom. A radius of one thousand zhang has become a world of thunder and lightning
Liu Peng carefully drew the sword, eager to see what differences this renowned sword, claimed to have been preserved for five thousand years, might possess
The majestic Kunlun Mountains, grand and beautiful, seem to be shrouded in a layer of hazy veil under the bright moonlight, making this sacred mountain appear ethereal like a fairyland. The mountains are often enveloped in mist, as if infused with endless spiritual energy that lingers and coalesces.
The sun, moon, and stars symbolize the sky, while mountains, rivers, and vegetation symbolize the earth. Together, they represent heaven and earth, also known as the universe. This is a sword of the sacred path
In Liu Peng's view, even if the girl was fast enough and her lightness skills were excellent, girls generally lacked endurance. He believed that he would definitely be able to shake her off when the time came. However, to his surprise, after chasing for a whole day and night, she showed no signs of fatigue or breathlessness. It was only at this moment that the thief realized the seriousness of the situation
The old man possesses some martial arts skills, though it is unclear from which sect they were passed down. After practicing, Liu Peng has become as light as a swallow, free from ailments. As his internal strength deepens, he often feels a flow of energy within him. Otherwise, he would not have been able to 'relocate' thousands of miles and escape to the majestic Kunlun Mountains.
The fourth layer, um, is still a veil
The young man first glanced at the dried bloodstains on his body and slightly furrowed his brow, but after feeling the package behind his back, he revealed a look of satisfaction. Finally, he looked once more at the endless distance behind him, displaying a cautious expression
The young girl resembles the wind, elusive and intangible, evoking endless imagination in others
What puzzled Liu Peng the most was that this girl, clearly dressed in a white dress, pursued others with unwavering determination. Her flowing white attire exuded a unique charm, and she was unafraid of the potential exposure beneath her skirt as she leapt high and low.
This young man, whose face is covered in blood, is actually a thief. Due to his exceptional skills and his sense of loyalty, friends in the underworld often refer to him as 'the Thief Hero.' As for his real name, no one seems to know it.
A thief who resorts to violence is not a good thief
In the history of China, the status of this sword can only be compared to the imperial jade seal crafted from the He Shi Bi by Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Possessing this sword signifies the legitimacy of rule and occupies the moral high ground. In the historical battles of ancient times, the value of this sword is comparable to that of one hundred thousand elite troops
Since then, his business acumen gradually improved, and his status evolved from a 'petty thief' to a 'grand thief.' Moreover, he was the kind of super 'grand thief' who had never been caught, earning a resounding name on the streets—Thief Hero.
That is the thunder god and the lightning goddess venting their anger
One side of the sword blade is engraved with the sun, moon, and stars, while the other side is inscribed with mountains, rivers, and vegetation. The hilt of the sword is adorned with countless small characters, but Liu Peng, like before, cannot comprehend their meaning
But this sword is the Xuanyuan Sword, the one and only Xuanyuan Sword in the world
Finally, a grand pursuit lasting six months commenced, chasing from the shores of the East China Sea to the south of the Yangtze River, from the ends of the earth to the vast northwest desert. Ultimately, the two individuals, in their relentless chase, arrived at the legendary and picturesque Kunlun Mountains.
The young girl, dressed in white garments as pure as snow, has a head of jet-black hair that dances in the wind, adding an ethereal and graceful quality to her presence. Under the embrace of the moonlight, her delicate figure seems to emanate a faint, sacred glow. The white dress billows with the breeze, resembling a celestial fairy from the Moon Palace, untouched by the mundane world. The mist over Kunlun Mountain further enhances her enchanting beauty.
"You may not believe it, but do you have a choice?" The young girl looked at Liu Peng with a beaming smile, as if to say she had him completely under her thumb
The thunderous roar was deafening, as if a colossal giant was driving a powerful war chariot across the sky, with dazzling lightning drowning out everything in the world
The profession of a thief does not require registration with the industrial and commercial bureau, nor is there a specific national agency for unified certification and assessment, thus the name is not particularly important
In the distance, a woman in white floated gracefully closer, her figure slender and her curves enchanting. Her eyes resembled autumn waters, and she moved like a startled swan, light and ethereal as if she were a fleeting shadow, as if a celestial being had descended to the mortal realm.
It was not until reaching the seventh level that an ancient jade stone box was revealed. Upon opening the stone box, a wave of ancient and desolate aura rushed forth, followed by the sight of a short sword.
Fortunately, that little girl did not follow me after all, but it is truly frustrating; I almost lost my one hundred and fifty pounds this time. The young man touched the blood at the corner of his mouth and, while keeping a vigilant watch on the distant background behind him, said resentfully.
The pervasive mist surged wildly towards the sword in the hands of the rogue, as if driven mad. An ancient and desolate aura emanated from the short sword, sweeping across the surroundings with overwhelming force, as if it had traversed the universe and the primordial chaos
I saw insincerity in your eyes, along with a few additional questions that I believe I need to address. The young girl smiled brightly at Liu Peng, extending three delicate fingers and waving them in front of the thief.
Although the plot is quite clichéd, I still can't help but say, shout all you want, even if you scream your throat raw, no one will come to save you... The young girl looked at the young man in front of her, a slight smile at the corner of her mouth, her gaze cunning, as if she were observing an interesting toy
I cannot manage so much; I only know that it is my tool for escape. "Thief" shouted hysterically, his eyes filled with madness
two-layer cotton yarn
First, I am younger than you, so there is no need to mention the term "big sister." The young girl extended her delicate fingers, giving them a slight shake, with the corners of her mouth curving up slightly
Three layers of veils
The thief's eyes were filled with disbelief
"Get out of my sight immediately, or I will destroy this sword right now"
A sword of sacred path symbolizing fairness, justice, compassion, and benevolence
Is it the Nine Yang Divine Skill? Or the Nine Yin Manual, or perhaps the Shaolin Yi Jin Jing? Sometimes, the thief enjoys guessing with delight
A terrifying black hole appeared in the sky, all created by divine lightning. The divine lightning seems intent on shattering the firmament and sinking this continent
In other words, a generation of thieves has caught the attention of a woman
On the Kunlun Mountains, countless beings tremble, bowing in reverence towards this direction, for it is the power of celestial might
The opponent is also a master, at least in terms of speed. Although the opponent's speed is not as swift as Liu Peng's, the difference is minimal
Three characters suddenly appeared in the mind of the thief and in the sea of books
Thirdly, do you still not understand what I truly want to do? Hand over the cultural relics you have stolen, and I can spare your life. Do not truly believe that just because you are handsome, you can engage in illegal activities. Moreover, what use is being handsome? In the end, you will still be consumed by the pawns.
The sword was drawn from its sheath, its blade resembling autumn waters, glimmering with a cold light. The mist of Kunlun Mountain seemed to be guided by something, slowly surging towards the blade.
Thunderbolts brewed in the endless sky, and then struck down, all crashing towards the short sword that was merely a foot long. The lightning illuminated the despairing face of the young girl.
Liu Peng is quite confident in his speed, isn't he? Which one is not nimble and light as a swallow? Moreover, Liu Peng is also a skilled thief with martial arts expertise.
What is meant by the beauty that can make fish sink and birds fall? What is meant by the charm that can make the moon hide and flowers feel shy? The woman before me provides the best interpretation, outshining the world and surpassing all others. Such phrases seem to have been naturally prepared for her.
The Xuanyuan Sword, it is indeed the Xuanyuan Sword, Liu Peng let out a bitter smile. If it were an ordinary cultural relic, the thief would definitely consider destroying the relic to shake off the pursuers behind him. Liu Peng believed that as long as the relic was destroyed, the other party would most likely give up the pursuit, at least temporarily.
One side of the sword blade is engraved with the sun, moon, and stars, while the other side features mountains, rivers, and vegetation. One side of the sword hilt contains the techniques of agriculture and animal husbandry, and the other side outlines the strategy for unifying the four seas. These are undoubtedly the unique symbols of the Xuanyuan Sword, and throughout the history of Huaxia, no other sword has been as special as the Xuanyuan Sword
That is the wrath of Thunder Lord and Lightning Mother, the vast earth is shaking, the lightning that connects the great powers of the world is boundless and unfathomable, the might of heaven rumbles
Kunlun, a place in the history of Huaxia that cannot be overlooked
However, after the confrontation, Liu Peng realized just how naive he truly was
Xuanyuan Sword
A man around twenty years old, covered in blood, strides purposefully towards the majestic Kunlun Mountains. Despite being drenched in blood, with even his dark long hair stained red, his chiseled and handsome face still radiates an indomitable spirit. His eyes, bright as stars, emit a resolute light.
The situation can be described as quite smooth; it is not the fear of thieves stealing that is concerning, but rather the fear of them keeping an eye on you. Dealing with a few armed police escorts was, in Liu Peng's eyes, hardly a challenging task. Liu Peng easily found an opportunity, took advantage of their shift change to pry open the safe, and then calmly made his escape with the items in hand
Including filial piety where one does not steal, pregnant women do not steal, and when stealing someone else's wallet, one should leave enough for transportation, in order to avoid leaving others in a desperate situation
The young girl gazed at the "Thief Hero" before her, her lips slightly parted
How skilled Liu Peng truly is remains uncertain, as he has never exerted himself to the fullest. However, he usually handles dozens of strong men without breaking a sweat. In his view, it is quite possible that the martial arts taught to him by his elder could be an unparalleled form of martial arts.
"You should die," the girl said, each word deliberate, her eyes glinting with murderous intent
The name of this sword has been basically determined by the thief, so naturally, the two characters on the scabbard must be "Xuanyuan," and the small characters on the hilt must refer to the techniques of agriculture and husbandry as well as the strategy of unifying the four seas
Although there was a playful element in her words, Liu Peng still sensed the murderous intent in the other person's heart, causing him to shiver involuntarily