Chapter 5, Drunk beneath the spring flowers of the sea tower.

Xiao Chengfeng guessed in his heart that the Zongtianxing Society would thank him—just thinking about the recent victory over Beiming Luoye made him feel invigorated, as if still in a dream. Just now, everyone had treated him with utmost reverence, which inevitably made his heart soar. Although he tried to maintain a calm expression, the smile at the corner of his mouth had already betrayed him

The enchanting woman cast a seductive glance, striving to appear as if it were a natural expression. Then she sighed softly and said, "However, whether you can see the king is not something you can decide." She gently clapped her hands, and suddenly, over a hundred wizards in magical robes appeared around her, their hands shimmering with various spells. It was evident that at a single command from the enchanting woman, they could launch a devastating attack.

Yet, the fireball technique whirled and howled as it approached the fire wall, shattering like broken jade upon impact. Zong Tianxing could not help but relax his mind for a moment, but the fireball, after breaking apart, quickly restored itself, spinning smoothly and unexpectedly circling around to strike Zong Tianxing's right leg

Xiao Chengfeng did not expect that the king was actually an external disciple of the Red Powder Academy. At this moment, the Red Powder Academy in his mind seemed to be opening a wonderful door for him: "With such heroic figures as Zong Tianxing and a king who can kneel in submission, what other external disciples could the Red Powder Academy possibly have?"

"Do not be rude." A young earl beside the king scolded loudly, "You are merely an island lord, yet you dare to speak to the king in such a tone."

Although the woman had a smile in her eyes, Zong Tianxing felt a chill in his heart—if over a hundred people could perform fusion magic... Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he laughed heartily, saying: "Fusion magic is not so easy to master. You are being quite the intimidator."

At that moment, the king informed Xiao Chengfeng that a Divine King’s Palace had already been constructed for him in the capital of Meiqin Kingdom, equipped with thousands of soldiers as his retinue. Furthermore, it was officially announced that Xiao Chengfeng was to be the Divine King of Meiqin Kingdom, receiving the homage of all ministers, with a status even above that of the king.

"Blackmail?" Then Zong Tianxing snorted coldly and said, "What difference is there between such behavior and that of beasts?"

Xiao Chengfeng quickly helped the king to his feet. Seeing the king kneel down despite his own discomfort, the depth of his emotions was evident.

Beiming Luoye suddenly said in a deep voice: "You all should understand that the great building is about to collapse, and the wise birds choose their trees to perch upon. If you come to me within three steps and pledge your loyalty, I will grant you high positions, and in the Meiqin Kingdom, you will be able to command the winds and the rain. Otherwise, although you may leave Tianling Peak today, you will surely be prisoners at my feet tomorrow"

The soldiers, upon hearing that the king was an imposter, quickly retracted their swords and halberds. However, they could only watch helplessly as they suddenly understood why their family members had been missing recently, having left behind threatening letters. At that moment, they cast a glance of resentment towards the middle-aged man in black.

Everyone was left speechless, as no one knew that Zong Tianxing had actually sworn brotherhood with the king. They couldn't help but cast their astonished gazes towards the king, yet the king remained silent, his face turned away.

However, Xiao Chengfeng hesitated and ultimately chose to take the back mountain path suggested by Zong Tianxing; unless absolutely necessary, he truly did not wish to use a child as leverage against the other party, so he quickly cast a flying spell and took to the air

She smiled sweetly and thought: perhaps he would accidentally be captured by me in the future, and under my deliberate care, not only would he submit to me in martial arts, but he would also secretly fall in love with me. However, I would maintain a cold demeanor, leaving him to feel gloomy and eventually sick with sadness while still in prison. Thus, I rescued him from the prison and allowed him to escape, but instead, he knelt before me to express his feelings. I glanced at him with pride and reluctantly agreed, which made him overjoyed, shouting loudly... Seeing that it attracted others, I secretly took him back to my chamber... Thus, I rescued him from the prison and allowed him to escape, but instead, he knelt before me to express his feelings. I glanced at him with pride and reluctantly agreed, which made him overjoyed, shouting loudly... Seeing that it attracted others, I secretly took him back to my chamber...

The power just now, even he could not withstand its sharpness. The other five island masters all flew up and retreated along the same path. The enchanting woman did not pursue; she merely watched Xiao Chengfeng's retreating figure, thinking: "I deliberately did not attack your side just now; do you understand my meaning?"

Beiming Luoye gazed into his eyes, suddenly sighed and said: "Brave warrior! You may leave now." At the same time, the swords that were held against the island master's neck were withdrawn. ... At this moment, everyone cast an incredibly excited glance at Zong Tianxing: the wound on his right leg had already been burned into pus, and even with advanced healing techniques afterward, his right leg would likely be rendered useless.

Dozens of swords and halberds have pinned Zong Tianxing down, and in an instant, more than ten soldiers have appeared before the king, standing in formation. The king suddenly coughed and waved his hand. The soldiers immediately parted to the sides

Xiao Chengfeng naturally understood the profundity of the sword techniques, but he could only barely remember the variations of the first thirty-six sword forms, completely unaware of the subsequent moves. If Beiming Luoye were to turn around immediately or continue the attack, he would be utterly helpless. Moreover, if it were not for the assistance of the sword spirit of the Qingyan Sword, and if Beiming Luoye had not been initially restless and then hesitant, his Red Powder Heart Method would certainly have been unable to succeed

At the top of Tianling Peak, Xiao Chengfeng looked at Zong Tianxing with concern and said, "Master Zong, the king has invited the best priest to treat you. In a year or two, your right leg will recover. However, why have you kept me here alone?"

The island master weakly said, "I fear I have been poisoned, at this moment..." As he walked, the effects of the poison immediately took hold. Realizing that he was at the end of his strength, he said, "Xiao, my young brother, I entrust this child's great responsibility to you, for the sake of the entire Meiqin Kingdom"

Only the white light recklessly pierced through the fireball, forcefully breaking through to reach its destination

He unexpectedly released Zong Tianxing and slowly walked to within three zhang of Beiming Luoye

Then the island lord, with tears streaming down, bowed his head and said: "Yes"

At this moment, the sword light suddenly surged forth, carrying the spirit of Lingxiao, piercing through the ceiling of the secret chamber and soaring majestically towards the horizon

At this moment, the right leg of Zong Tianxing was completely engulfed in flames, yet he remained standing firm, proclaiming loudly: "Beiming Sect Leader, since I have not fallen, why do you not release the other island masters?"

Xiao Chengfeng, upon seeing Jiang Beiming's anger, felt a slight joy in his heart, yet his face displayed an expression of displeasure: "So you can't afford to gamble!" At this moment, a genius-like aura began to emerge from him; he not only concealed his thoughts on his face but also adapted to the situation, devising a way to make the other party feel restless and agitated

She was lost in thought when, at that moment, one of the island masters burst into loud laughter, saying, "What a remarkable young talent!" A smile of extreme indignation appeared on his face as he realized that the child he had painstakingly acquired was... unexpectedly given away as a gift...? The surrounding people all displayed expressions of disdain, but only Zong Tianxing's eyes revealed a steadfast determination. However, although he trusted Xiao Chengfeng, he was unaware of Xiao Chengfeng's true intentions.

Beiming Luoye could hardly believe his ears; a mere child, still reeking of milk, had the audacity to ask what rewards he would receive for defeating him. At that moment, he felt an incredible sense of shame and humiliation. The proud and imperious leader of the Beiming clan suddenly burst into a furious laugh, his laughter echoing ominously in the skies above. He then coldly fixed his gaze on Xiao Chengfeng and said: "If I cannot injure you with a single strike, whatever conditions you wish, I will agree to them all."

At this moment, the island master suddenly embraced the child and knelt down towards the distant figure soaring through the sky, saying: "Master Zong, your heroic spirit is a model for the Kingdom of Meiqin. However, at this critical juncture for the survival of our nation, how can I be so obstinate as to cling to this chivalry? My life is sold to you, but it must also be a death worth dying. You are a hero, and what about the other seventeen island masters? Are they not heroes as well? They would rather sacrifice their reputations to capture this child, which is naturally a matter of necessity. After this incident, we would have no face to continue living, and we would certainly die to atone for our sins... My life is sold to you, but it must also be a death worth dying. You are a hero, and what about the other seventeen island masters? Are they not heroes as well? They would rather sacrifice their reputations to capture this child, which is naturally a matter of necessity. After this incident, we would have no face to continue living, and we would certainly die to atone for our sins... Now let you resent me, I will still personally take this child to threaten the Beiming family..."

Xiao Chengfeng saw this scene behind the cave, and he felt all the blood in his body surge wildly. He could not contain the excitement within him, as if his heart were about to explode! At this moment, many of the people at the peak were already in tears.

If they are all using mutation fusion magic, can your other island masters also send magic flying with a single punch? The woman flicked her hair.

Xiao Chengfeng walked all the way to the west, taking a deep breath to perform the flying technique. Fortunately, his Red Powder Heart Method was profound, allowing him to fly straight up and reach the mountain peak in the time it takes to brew a cup of tea. Holding the child, he walked along a small cave and looked out through a tiny crevice. Upon seeing this, his expression changed dramatically.

Zong Tianxing suddenly said in a hoarse voice: "Is it because you are afraid that your subjects will suffer from the ravages of war that you agreed, Your Majesty?"

Zong Tianxing pointed at the king and said sternly: "The king's right-hand index finger was adorned with a jade ring for ten years, but after it was removed, there were still marks left on the finger. However, your index finger is completely clean. Who exactly are you?"

"I dare not, esteemed one! You may simply call me by my name." Zong Tianxing almost got out of bed again, causing Xiao Chengfeng to quickly support him.

Xiao Chengfeng did not care about these matters; at this moment, he said to Beiming Luoye: "I am using swordsmanship, may I borrow the Qingyan Sword?"

She was lost in thought, her heart trembling involuntarily, while those around her assumed she was contemplating a strategy, each one of them becoming solemn. Only the sentient Azure Flame Sword, upon seeing her face filled with springtime emotions, could not help but cry out with a ringing sound.

Zong Tianxing's expression changed, and he said: "Is this a fusion of light magic and fire-based lightning?" It turns out that the fireball he cast was extremely powerful, capable of blocking various attacks. Even if it couldn't completely block them, it would explode. Only healing light magic would remain unaffected. However, that white light was accompanied by a thunderous sound, suggesting that it must indeed be a fusion of magic.

Beiming Luoye saw Xiao Chengfeng's demeanor of being determined to win and at ease, which nearly drove him to the brink of despair. However, as a master of his generation, he was still able to maintain his composure on the surface, though his tone was extremely impatient: "Xiao Ya, give him the Qingyan Sword."

The enchanting woman suddenly swayed, leaving behind an afterimage, and she vanished into the distance. Then, the magic of over a hundred people erupted simultaneously, only to see other mages push the fireball to the front, where the light-based holy light spell was held by the foremost mage, instantly igniting the flames into a brilliant white.

Zong Tianxing respectfully said: "Having received guidance from the previous esteemed ones of the Red Powder Academy for three days, I have transformed from a child who was once empty-handed, weak, and timid, into the current island master. This life has been immensely beneficial, and now that I can see the new esteemed ones, I can rest assured and close my eyes."

Naturally, Bei Ming Luo Ye said expressionlessly, "Be careful." At that moment, suddenly, sand flew and stones scattered, with dark light swirling in the sky. Within the black shadows, a flash of fire suddenly struck towards Zong Tian Xing with the force of thunder. It was clearly a low-level fire magic spell, Fireball.

At this moment, everyone held their breath. The cultivation level of the Northern Underworld's Falling Leaves was indeed high, yet it was evident that a low-level fire magic was employed. Moreover, it had to strike the injured area, incapacitating Zong Tianxing. The difficulty of this task is thus apparent.

The momentum, akin to that of a wave or a dragon, suddenly fell into a silence akin to the night. The air abruptly froze completely, and those around felt as if their chests were about to burst, retreating in panic, while those with lesser abilities had already begun to spit blood at this moment

Beiming Luoye initially held a favorable impression of the young man, as he returned his child under such circumstances, which naturally evoked a sense of gratitude. Although he would prefer to sacrifice this child for the sake of his ambitions, he could not bring himself to commit the act of 'cannibalism' unless absolutely necessary. However, upon witnessing Xiao Chengfeng's cowardice, he suddenly realized that the young man had likely planned to return the child as a means of surrendering and using it as leverage, which led to a feeling of contempt. Yet, despite his disdain, he maintained a faint smile on his face and resolutely chose not to look at Xiao Chengfeng.

The leaves of the Northern Abyss ultimately belong to a master of a generation. As this move was executed halfway, he suddenly felt a sense of alertness. How could he become so easily angered? It should be known that his cultivation had approached the realm of celestial beings, and he ought to remain unperturbed. He suddenly realized that he had fallen into a trap. At this moment, Xiao Chengfeng had already drawn more than a dozen arcs, and a fragrant aroma filled the air. A chill ran through his heart—could those chaotic arcs also be a form of technique?

Zong Tianxing hurried to support him, channeling his true essence against his back. Only then did the island master say: "The southern front has also been ambushed, but we have discovered the young son of the head of the Beiming family. However, the enemy's forces are too strong. You all should leave quickly; I can recuperate on my own..."

Xiao Chengfeng felt that the white light was crystal clear, and the entire sword exuded an indescribable floral fragrance. As he gently held it in his hand, he sensed a mysterious power merging him with the sword. He felt as if there was a spirit sealed within the divine sword, and thus his internal red powder heart technique was involuntarily activated. Guided by the heart technique, the spirit suddenly broke free from its restraints and then bowed gratefully to Xiao Chengfeng

The island masters naturally cursed incessantly, but thinking of the day after tomorrow, a chill involuntarily arose in their hearts. Zong Tianxing coldly said, "Your good intentions are better left for those lackeys."

The king did not even lift his head, as if he had not heard anything at all

The king was overjoyed and said, "Congratulations, Your Excellency, for being able to wield this divine sword." It turned out that as long as one could communicate with the spirit of the sword within, the sword's power would increase by more than tenfold; otherwise, it would merely be a divine sword capable of casually casting wind-based magic, albeit with extreme sharpness.

The enchanting woman, Bei Mingya, cast a cold glance at Xiao Chengfeng and forcefully threw the Qingyan Sword in her hand. The Qingyan Sword suddenly ignited several feet of flames and lunged towards Xiao Chengfeng

In the Dragon Sky Continent, those capable of practicing magic to the extent of melting are exceedingly rare. Suddenly, Zong Tianxing stood in mid-air, letting out a fierce roar as he struck a punch to his chest. In the blink of an eye, the white light had reached him. He unleashed a punch that generated a wave of scorching light, instantly shattering the white light.

Xiao Chengfeng extended his left hand, pressing his thumb against the * diagram * book, and said: "First, you are not allowed to step into the Kingdom of Meiqin, and the Beiming family must not interfere with the Kingdom of Meiqin." Then he raised his index finger and said: "Second, release the king..." Just as he was about to press down his middle finger, Beiming Luoye suddenly exclaimed sharply: "Enough!" He was indifferent to Xiao Chengfeng's conditions, but could not tolerate the sight of Xiao Chengfeng counting his trophies like a child.

As the waves and flowers slowly fade away, the scene presented before everyone leaves all in a state of astonishment

Xiao Chengfeng did not expect that this proud and lofty Zong Tianxing was actually a disciple from the Outer Academy of the Red Powder Academy, which filled him with a sense of shock. Within three days, to have caused such a transformation in Zong Tianxing, possessing such a fearless spirit in the face of death, one cannot help but wonder what kind of extraordinary figures exist within the Red Powder Academy.

The Blue Flame Sword! Zong Tianxing exclaimed, his face filled with disbelief

The enchanting woman, Bei Mingya, looked astonished—could it be that he is deliberately trying to attract me in this manner? ... Although ... ... it is a bit vulgar, I can still accept it ... ...

With a thunderous roar that shook the heavens and the earth, it was evident that the attack was directed at the position of Xiao Chengfeng. Everyone believed that he would surely be reduced to ashes, and their expressions turned somber, even Bei Mingya displayed a look of despair on her face

Moreover, he subtly emanates the allure of the Red Powder Heart Technique, which invariably stirs feelings in any woman who encounters him. This is also the reason why, over the years, individuals from the Red Powder Academy have garnered the favor of countless beautiful women

Xiao Chengfeng said lightly: "My name is Xiao Chengfeng"

Xiao Chengfeng was at a loss for words and hurriedly helped Zong Tianxing up, saying: "Senior, you..."

Zong Tianxing said lightly: "You must have long seen that I have been concealing my martial arts"

Beiming Luoye gazed at the azure flame sword before his throat, and in an instant, he seemed to age ten years. He sighed softly and said, "I have lost"

However, Xiao Chengfeng waved his hand to stop the last disciple of the Beiming family who was flying at the back. Upon seeing this "demonic star" gesture, the disciple's face turned ashen, his legs trembled, and if Xiao Chengfeng were to shout loudly at that moment, he would immediately kneel down and beg for mercy

Such an unexpected turn of events left everyone feeling bewildered. They could not have imagined that Bei Ming Luo Ye could actually control this low-level fireball technique from a distance, causing it to reassemble. Just as everyone gasped in surprise, Zong Tianxing felt as if his right leg were burning and about to melt, the pain penetrating to the bone, nearly causing him to fall.

The person before me is actually Zong Tianxing, covered in blood!

At this moment, he resembled a king in the darkness, casting a sidelong glance over the world, transforming into a dragon, and lunging towards Xiao Chengfeng with ferocity. The might of this strike was worlds apart from the attack aimed at Zong Tianxing. The crowd was filled with panic, feeling a suffocating pressure in their chests, unable to stand steady.

A strange silence ensued. Then Xiao Chengfeng continued, "If I were to defeat you, what would you do?"

"Advanced fire magic? Quite a fiery temper, indeed! However, using oneself as a shield against magic is a rather reckless act." A charming voice rang out, and a woman chuckled softly, approaching Zong Tianxing from a short distance, saying, "Then I shall call you Big Bull." The woman was strikingly beautiful, her eyes sparkling as she glanced at the crowd, then settled on Xiao Chengfeng's face, secretly thinking to herself, "What a handsome young man."

Xiao Chengfeng admired that the supreme ruler of a nation would actually lower himself to wait, yet he still said with his head bowed: "Does the esteemed one wish to invite His Majesty the King in immediately"

He glanced back at Xiao Chengfeng, his figure like lightning, and then descended the mountain peak in solitude. A soft sigh escaped him, as he suddenly felt a profound sense of despair, resolutely deciding to bury the matter of the emergence of the Red Powder Sword Technique deep within his heart

I am merely an ordinary disciple of the Outer Academy, and naturally, I do not know where the Red Powder Academy is located. However, in the Kingdom of Longtian, there exists a mysterious figure who is also a disciple of the Outer Academy. He is knowledgeable about countless secrets and makes a living by selling information, with a single piece of news potentially worth tens of thousands of taels of silver. His name is Qian Xunzhe. He might know the whereabouts of the Red Powder Academy.

At this moment, Beiming Luoye knows that within three days, the name of Xiao Chengfeng will surely resonate throughout the Longtian Continent

At this moment, in their eyes, Zong Tianxing appeared almost like an ancient warrior, his entire being engulfed in flames, fiercely burning with the last remnants of loyalty! He is irresistible!

The two characters "Dragon Wind" on the sword blade seem to be about to emerge from within, and in an instant, the entire sword suddenly exudes the aura of a dragon

Just three words, heavy enough to make everyone’s heart tremble

At this moment, a blue meteor is rotating in an elliptical shape across the sky, and beneath the meteor, many beautiful flowers have already withered

Zong Tianxing resolutely did not rise; as he knelt, blood began to seep from his injured right leg. Nevertheless, he steadfastly said: "Please, esteemed one, present the supreme token of authority"

At this moment, Zong Tianxing had more than ten wounds on his body, with blood slowly dripping onto the ground. However, Zong Tianxing remained spirited and said, "There is a small path on the back mountain. With the aid of flight techniques, I will surely reach the summit. You take care of this child here, and I will go."

Xiao Chengfeng quickly said, "Of course, that is natural." Seeing Zong Tianxing display such formalities, he felt quite uncomfortable. He then said, "Senior Zong, I hope you will still call me Xiao Xiaobrother as before, and there's no need for others to know my identity."

The sixth layer of the Red Powder Heart Method is indeed quite remarkable, yet Xiao Chengfeng could not grasp its essence and was completely unaware of how to break through the acupoints. It was not until he had circulated the heart method for ten cycles that he suddenly discovered he could move his hands and feet slightly, which greatly exhilarated him

The disciple was trembling with fear, afraid that he might pierce his own body while wielding the sword. When the sword was in hand, it felt even more like an electric shock. He recalled the words of the North Sea Sect Master: "The more courteous the enemy is, the more dangerous you become." The phrase "Labor hindrance" spoken by Xiao Chengfeng echoed repeatedly in his mind, and at that moment, his vision darkened, nearly causing him to fall backward.

At that moment, the other members of the Beiming family, witnessing Xiao Chengfeng majestically wielding the Qingyan Sword while their revered leader actually conceded defeat, were filled with dread and flew down the cliff in a dejected manner. Meanwhile, Beiming Ya was still in a daze, forgetting even to retrieve her sword.

Zong Tianxing waved his hands continuously, and suddenly a wall of fire appeared, enveloping his entire body. This wall of fire was a high-level fire magic; no matter how powerful the fireball was, it would be shattered by the wall of fire.

With just this moment of hesitation, his speed had already decreased by three parts. At this moment, under his imposing presence, he and Xiao Chengfeng appeared to be caught in a frenzy, making it difficult for onlookers to discern their figures, let alone their techniques.

Xiao Chengfeng donned a cloak, completely enveloping his bare body. Having absorbed the essence of the Purple Dragon's inner elixir and the Ice Jade Ginseng, his entire demeanor was transformed. It is important to note that both of these items possess a century's worth of spiritual energy, which not only helped Xiao Chengfeng reshape his bones but also altered his temperament. Compared to the person he was when first seen at the Snow Sea Shore, he was no longer comparable.

"Hmph, so it turns out that https://m.hetushucomcom is a low-level fusion." Zong Tianxing laughed heartily, but before his words could finish, a green shadow suddenly appeared from the hand of the enchanting woman, instantly causing the surrounding plants to wither simultaneously

At this moment, Zong Tianxing smiled and said, "Second brother, you should bow once more." The king was taken aback, as Zong Tianxing pointed at Xiao Chengfeng and said, "He is the new venerable of the Academy of Red Dust."

Only the swordsmanship of the Red Powder Academy in legends possesses such strangeness—surprisingly able to attract one who believes themselves to be the other’s confidante

This young nobleman actually dares to challenge the leader of the Beiming family

The middle-aged man in black is Bei Ming Luo Ye, the head of the Bei Ming family. At this moment, he said lightly: "In my life, I have seldom submitted to others. Although your martial skills are not high, your meticulousness and your willingness to face death are truly admirable to me."

The king swiftly entered and first knelt before Xiao Chengfeng, saying: "If it were not for the hero Xiao, I fear that the Kingdom of Meiqin would no longer exist. This bow is on behalf of the Kingdom of Meiqin."

Xiao Chengfeng quickly took out the pink dragon-shaped jade pendant from his storage ring and said, "Senior, please get up quickly"

Zong Tianxing and the others returned to a wooden cabin at the foot of the mountain, but Zong Tianxing suddenly turned around and restrained Xiao Chengfeng's acupoint, then said in a deep voice to the others: "Since the main path is blocked, we cannot make unnecessary sacrifices." He then turned back and apologetically said to Xiao Chengfeng: "Young brother Xiao, you are not from the Kingdom of Meiqin, so you need not accompany us in sacrifice; thus, we must leave you here."

Beiming Luoye exclaimed: "In my life, Beiming Luoye has traversed many paths, yet this is the first time I have encountered a child so ignorant of the world. As for the conditions you mentioned, I will add one more: the Beiming family possesses one million taels of silver on Tianling Peak. If I lose, you may take it all."

The king shook his head and said: "The Kingdom of Meiqin is rich in purple jade, one could say that wealth is abundant everywhere, and there is no lack of money. This wealth was originally intended for the development of the Beiming family, and it is ill-gotten gains. Therefore, I ask you, esteemed one, to accept it."

The enchanting woman, Tingting, stepped forward. This self-important young princess of the Beiming family believed that this must be a scheme by Xiao Chengfeng: after going around in circles, it indeed came back to me. Hmph, I will deliberately act indifferent, so I can see your expression of utter disappointment. Ha—however, he has put in a lot of effort, so although he will be injured by his father this time, the inherently kind-hearted me will go out to save him. But he is overdoing it; he doesn't even glance at me. Hmph, then a small punishment is in order, so he doesn't think I am such a frivolous and easily approachable woman. Hmph, I will deliberately act indifferent, so I can see your expression of utter disappointment. Ha—however, he has put in a lot of effort, so although he will be injured by his father this time, the inherently kind-hearted me will go out to save him. But he is overdoing it; he doesn't even glance at me. Hmph, then a small punishment is in order, so he doesn't think I am such a frivolous and easily approachable woman.

The renowned leader of the Beiming family was defeated in a single move by a mysterious young man

Unknowingly, an hour had passed. Zong Tianxing stood up and said in a deep voice, "Let's set off." Xiao Chengfeng quickly stored the ancient book into his storage ring. The group then split into two teams and flew towards Tianling Peak. Zong Tianxing grasped Xiao Chengfeng's hand, and like a bolt of lightning, they soared to the halfway point of the mountain. Suddenly, a sharp white light flashed before them, and Zong Tianxing said in a deep voice, "Everyone, be careful."

Zong Tianxing slowly stepped forward, and the surrounding guards shouted in unison: "Unruly!" Swords and halberds were simultaneously raised to block him. However, Zong Tianxing had already sidestepped and passed through, then knelt down three zhang away from the king, loudly stating: "Zong Tianxing requests to know the reason!"

Subsequently, the eight-petaled flowers parted once more, resembling elegant little boats swaying gently in the moonlight amidst the waves

He could have easily avoided that white light, but fearing for the safety of Xiao Chengfeng behind him, he immediately recited a spell. Six streams of fire shot out from his fingertips in rapid succession, and then suddenly intertwined, forming a large fireball that surged toward the white light

Zong Tianxing let out a cold laugh and said, "These hundred or so people are nothing in my eyes"

Xiao Chengfeng understood that this was undoubtedly an act of respect from the king, as a disciple of the outer court. Suddenly elevated to a position above ten thousand, he witnessed countless officials deliberately flattering and visiting him every day, which inevitably filled him with disdain. He immediately ordered the guards to block the way.

In his arms, he was surprisingly holding a young child. At this moment, the injured island master had completed his breathing exercises and his expression was greatly agitated: "Could this child be the son of the leader of the Beiming family?"

This move caused the sword body to tremble, aiming at myriad flowers, the sword technique needed to present a curved arc, the body lightly tilted... Fortunately, he still remembered the key points. At that moment, he clumsily grasped the sword hilt and drew circles in the air. This move seemed ambiguous, as he casually drew it, and others naturally could not recognize it. However, Bei Ming Luoye, seeing him perform this "child's play," was now completely consumed by rage

At the summit of Tianling Peak, there were hundreds of people, mostly armored warriors, standing around a canopy. Beneath the canopy sat a person in a dragon robe, who was presumably the king of Meiqin Kingdom. At this moment, surrounded by the armored warriors, Zong Tianxing smiled coldly, with a sword piercing through his left shoulder and a deep wound several inches long on his right leg, blood flowing profusely. Behind Zong Tianxing, more than ten island masters were being held at swordpoint by soldiers.

Suddenly, the red powder heart method within those more than ten arcs was penetrated in this manner, and it suddenly resembled a petal dancing in the air, gently splitting into eight petals, then emanating a lingering fragrance, while the world around was suddenly filled with tranquility

Xiao Chengfeng silently exclaimed: "Drunk beneath the spring flowers of the sea tower!"

The influence of the red powder heart technique he just received caused the dragon's force attack to veer off. Soon after, he felt a wave of heat at his neck, which turned out to be the sword light of the Azure Flame Sword, leaving him breathless.

And the middle-aged man in black, standing with his hands behind his back in the distance, sneered disdainfully and slowly said: "This Zong Tianxing is not considered foolish yet"

Zong Tianxing suddenly let out a long howl, expressing his grief and indignation: "Our lives and deaths are not worth lamenting, but Your Majesty, if you sign the treaty, will it not plunge the millions of citizens of Meiqin Kingdom into dire straits?"

Suddenly, before the falling leaves of the North Sea, a quaint little building appeared amidst the waves, and he seemed to transform into a young girl, witnessing the arrival of the boy she admired. Among countless petals, that sense of happiness made her entire being relax

The island master was momentarily at a loss for words

When the crowd saw him holding the child of Beiming Luoye, they could not help but feel greatly invigorated. One island master was about to snatch the child away, saying, "Even a tiger does not eat its cubs; I refuse to believe that you are truly indifferent to the child."

As the crowd was just swept away by the waves, naturally no one could discern how Xiao Chengfeng defeated Beiming Luoye

Xiao Chengfeng executed a flying technique to evade the island master, approaching Bei Ming Luoye and coldly stating: "You keep your word, so I will return the child to you." He placed the child on the ground, turned back, and walked towards Zong Tian, then supported Zong Tian. He paid no heed to the murderous glares from the island masters around him

Upon witnessing such a fierce momentum of attack, Xiao Chengfeng had already felt a sense of trepidation in his heart. Fortunately, the opponent's speed suddenly slowed down, and he did not have time to complete the thirty-six arcs. He immediately executed the Red Powder Heart Method and thrust a sword from within.

At that moment, a figure suddenly burst forth from the cliffside, and it was none other than Xiao Chengfeng. He stared at the still-standing Zong Tianxing, his eyes filled with tears.

Upon hearing this statement, everyone exchanged glances, unable to believe that Beiming Luoye was such a ruthless individual

"Magic Warrior?" many people behind the Beiming family exclaimed. It turns out that the warriors of the Dragon Heaven Continent are classified as low-level, mid-level, and high-level, followed by the ranks of Magic Warrior and Holy Dragon Warrior; the ranks of mages are divided into: low-level, mid-level, high-level, Archmage, and Holy Archmage. Only legendary figures possess the cultivation of Holy Archmage and Holy Dragon Warrior. The number of experts who can reach the levels of Magic Warrior and Archmage is indeed very few. Only legendary figures possess the cultivation of Holy Archmage and Holy Dragon Warrior. The number of experts who can reach the levels of Magic Warrior and Archmage is indeed very few.

Upon hearing his words, a cloud of doubt immediately arose among the crowd. If this is the case, it is no wonder that the king has remained silent all along

Once this statement was made, everyone was astonished

As Zong Tianxing felt the dazzling purple light before him, he was finally at ease being assisted by Xiao Chengfeng to the bed. He then extended his left hand, revealing that he was missing a little finger. With a soft sigh, he said: "Esteemed one, please take a look; this is the mark of an outer disciple." He was an outer disciple of the Hongfen Academy, having learned some Hongfen sword techniques. Whenever he witnessed the emergence of sword techniques nearby, he naturally possessed the spiritual awareness to sense the esteemed one's powerful Hongfen heart method. With a soft sigh, he reiterated: "Esteemed one, please take a look; this is the mark of an outer disciple." He was an outer disciple of the Hongfen Academy, having learned some Hongfen sword techniques. Whenever he witnessed the emergence of sword techniques nearby, he naturally possessed the spiritual awareness to sense the esteemed one's powerful Hongfen heart method.

As he thought this way, he could not help but feel a serene longing

Zong Tianxing shouted loudly: "Hmph, it is indeed false. I would rather die than kneel before you!" He paid no attention to the threatening swords and halberds around him, and actually stood up. At that moment, dozens of swords and halberds simultaneously pierced into his body. Notably, his right leg was completely pierced by one sword!

Zong Tianxing laughed heartily and said: "Xiao, my young brother, has done well! A man should be like this!"

For the common people on the Dragon Sky Continent, having ten taels of silver a month is already considered a prosperous life. That one hundred thousand taels of silver could indeed buy several cities

Zong Tianxing let out a light sigh and said, "Exactly." A bitter smile appeared on his face

The king also granted many beautiful women to sing and dance, yet Xiao Chengfeng's heart was solely devoted to Xue Haibin, showing no interest in other women. He had long been preoccupied with thoughts of Xue Haibin, and with Zong Tianxing already in good health, it would only take another year or two of rest for a full recovery. Thus, he made the decision to secretly leave the Kingdom of Meiqin alone, in search of the so-called Qianxunzhe, to inquire about the location of the Hongfen Academy

But at that moment, Zong Tianxing blurted out: "You are not the king"

At that moment, the pupils of Beiming Luoye suddenly contracted, emitting a chill

Xiao Chengfeng waved his hand and said, "I do not need these; you may use them for the benefit of the prosperous nation."

"For the entire Meiqin Nation"—this phrase weighed heavily on Xiao Chengfeng, and he could not help but shed hot tears as he said: "Yes." Only then did the island master feel at ease and close his eyes.

The Northern Underworld's falling leaves suddenly laughed disdainfully and said: "I have dozens of sons; even if you were to kill all of my sons, would I not be able to bear more?"

The Dragon Sky Continent is home to six prominent families, each led by a master whose cultivation level is that of a high-ranking Demon Warrior. At this moment, upon witnessing Bei Ming Luo Ye successfully strike with just one move, most people felt a chill in their hearts

Xiao Chengfeng could not help but ask: "Zong, do you know where the Red Powder Academy is?"

The Azure Flame Sword in Xiao Chengfeng's hand was unexpectedly angled, pointing just a foot away from Beiming Luoye's neck. Beiming Luoye, in a daze, took a long time to regain his senses, and a sacred term flashed through his mind: the Scarlet Academy

He forced himself to take a few steps, and upon turning back, saw Xiao Chengfeng still standing in place. For a moment, he forgot to cast the flying spell, so he spread his legs and ran. After reaching a distance, he felt completely exhausted, and cold sweat had already soaked through his back.

When he handed the sword to Beiming Ya, little did he know that at that moment, Beiming Ya was overwhelmed with countless feelings of love for Xiao Chengfeng: he was quite shy, which made it difficult for him to return the sword in person, and by defeating her father, he was essentially telling him... that he had the means to marry her... She then thought about how the sword that Xiao Chengfeng had held was now in the hands of an ordinary disciple, and in a fit of anger, she struck out with her palm. The disciple, who had barely escaped from the clutches of death, saw Beiming Ya finally at ease and was delighted to have spoken to the little princess for the first time, but suddenly everything went dark, stars appeared before his eyes, and he fainted.

Zong Tianxing suddenly circulated his true energy, and a brilliant red light shone from his body, dazzling beyond compare

However, the island master was overjoyed, saying: "With him, we can threaten the Beiming family. What about the others?"

In Zong Tianxing's eyes, there was a hint of a smile. From this statement alone, he understood why he had once placed such trust in Xiao Chengfeng's character; it was certainly not due to surrender.

However, the middle-aged man in black from afar said arrogantly: "The king of Meiqin has fallen into my hands, and you, the last batch of so-called loyal gentlemen, still have someone as meticulous as you."

If it were an ordinary person, they would have long since fainted. However, despite the intense pain, Tianxing gritted his teeth, remained composed, and executed a solid shadow fire sword, driving it heavily into the ground to maintain his standing position

Your Majesty, I humbly greet you

At that moment, a pink radiance shot forth from Xiao Chengfeng, as if it were about to fill the entire world. Fortunately, the surrounding waves enveloped him, and those nearby remained unaware.

Zong Tianxing's expression changed slightly as he and the five island masters took to the air, hurrying southward. Xiao Chengfeng was distressed by his inability to speak, feeling anxious for no reason. He understood that Zong Tianxing had put life and death aside, and that this retreat was largely due to Zong Tianxing's desire to protect him from harm. He felt a deep sense of gratitude and quickly began to circulate the Hongfen Heart Method, hoping to break through his acupoints.

Xiao Chengfeng handed him the sword and said, "Please take this sword back."

Xiao Chengfeng, with his youthful disposition, had merely a few days ago been a beggar subjected to humiliation everywhere. However, these consecutive extraordinary encounters have propelled him to great heights. Even the king treats him with utmost respect, and he has managed to defeat one of the six great masters, Beiming Luoye. It is as if he has ascended from hell to heaven; at this moment, he feels as though he is living a wonderful dream

When the king saw the dragon-shaped jade pendant in Xiao Chengfeng's hand, an expression of immense surprise appeared on his face, which then transformed into joy. He immediately opened his left hand, revealing that he too was missing a little finger. Subsequently, he knelt down and said, "When this move is executed under the spring flowers of the Sea Tower, countless blossoms will bloom, thus the trembling illusion of the sword body must be quite intense. This is the essence of the first move of the Pink Sword Technique. The outer courtyard disciple, Leng Yuye, has met the revered one." He continued, "When this move is executed under the spring flowers of the Sea Tower, countless blossoms will bloom, thus the trembling illusion of the sword body must be quite intense. This is the essence of the first move of the Pink Sword Technique. The outer courtyard disciple, Leng Yuye, has met the revered one."

As I soar through the skies and laugh heartily, I say: "Fourteen years ago, I inadvertently saved the king's life. At that time, due to our mutual affinity, we became sworn brothers. Now, in the capacity of the elder brother, I ask you, second brother, have you truly forgotten the words 'to die rather than submit'?"

Although the disciples of the Red Powder Academy's external department mostly possess aloof or rebellious personalities, each one is unwaveringly loyal.

Could it be that the Island Master would advise him to be humble and not arrogant upon seeing him like this? Just as Xiao Chengfeng was pondering this with a sudden chill in his heart, Zong Tianxing unexpectedly crawled down from the bed and knelt before him, saying: "Zong Tianxing, a disciple from the outer academy of the Red Powder Academy, pays his respects to the esteemed one"

The king brought Xiao Chengfeng to the secret chamber at the back of Tianling Peak, where he saw a dazzling array of silver light, with countless treasures of gold and silver filling the room, including various agates, jade stones, crystals, and emeralds. The king smiled and said: "Esteemed one, this is the North Ming falling leaves and your wager. Please take a look."

Zong Tianxing said lightly: "Whether Tianling Peak welcomes me or not is of no concern to me. All I know is that even if it is a mountain of knives or a sea of fire, I must see the king"

He kowtowed three times, then let out a long laugh and charged towards the main path of Tianling Peak. However, after running a few steps, he suddenly spat out fresh blood and collapsed to the ground

As he was about to use the storage ring to collect the one million taels of silver, the king's storage ring suddenly glimmered, revealing a sword radiating a white light. The king held it with both hands and presented it to Xiao Chengfeng, saying: "Esteemed one, this is the ancient divine sword, the Dragon Wind Sword. You are practicing the Red Powder Heart Method; if your swordplay possesses the agility of the wind, it will be ten times faster than before, and the power of your swordplay will undoubtedly increase significantly. I hope you will accept it."

Zong Tianxing slowly walked up to the middle-aged man in black. At this moment, his vital energy had weakened, blood flowed out more profusely, and he was extremely weak: "You, as the leader of the Beiming family, have set such a trap and conspiracy. Are you trying to capture us all in one fell swoop?"

He slowly turned around and said to the others: "Those who know how to adapt to the times are the true talents. This young brother will surely attain high ranks and titles in the future, which is far better than your hiding and evading."

At this moment, Xiao Chengfeng's eyes brimmed with hot tears as his vital energy circulated, suddenly breaking through the acupoint. He hurried to the side of the island master and said: "Senior..."

The Azure Flame Sword is an ancient treasure sword, its blade radiating a dazzling light that captivates all who behold it. When infused with true essence, it can harness the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, allowing the wielder to freely cast fire-based magic. At this moment, wherever the sword light of the enchanting woman reaches, everything turns to ashes. The low-level fusion magic, upon contact with the sword's brilliance, unexpectedly conjures a nine-zhang fire dragon, soaring towards the island masters

I will go and report this

He watched as Xiao Chengfeng hesitated to speak, and could not help but seal Xiao Chengfeng's mute acupoint as well, saying: "The level of danger this time far exceeds my expectations..." Before he could finish his sentence, suddenly a master of the island flew in from the south, covered in wounds. Upon seeing Zong Tianxing, he was filled with joy, but he had already collapsed to the ground.

Xiao Chengfeng suddenly acquired this divine weapon and immense wealth, feeling exhilarated and inspired. For several consecutive days thereafter, he stayed by Zong Tianxing's side, taking care of him while also seizing the opportunity to thoroughly study the technique "Drunken Under the Spring Flowers of the Sea Tower." During his research, he inquired about the aspects of swordsmanship and mental techniques he did not understand, and Zong Tianxing, having immersed himself in swordsmanship for many years, naturally answered all his questions. In just half a month, Xiao Chengfeng had initially grasped this sword technique. The deeper he learned, the more he realized that his victory over Beiming Luoye that day was purely a stroke of luck. If Beiming Luoye had known he would employ the Red Powder Sword Technique and had not attacked recklessly, but instead used long-range magic to attack casually, he could have easily defeated him.

At this moment, not far behind Bei Ming Luo Ye, a seductive woman revealed a mocking smile. She was conceited, believing that Xiao Chengfeng had joined the Bei Ming family for her sake, lost in his emotions, and that he would seek her out on a dark and windy night... She was exceedingly proud—"You are pretending not to notice me now, but deep down, you must be longing for me. Soon, you will naturally feign indifference and walk over to me—hmph, who made me so beautiful..." She was exceedingly proud—"You are pretending not to notice me now, but deep down, you must be longing for me. Soon, you will naturally feign indifference and walk over to me—hmph, who made me so beautiful..."

Zong Tianxing said lightly: "Please"

At this moment, Xiao Chengfeng淡淡地 said: "I want to challenge you!"

Beiming Luoye continued, "You, who can travel the heavens and have formed a brotherhood with the king of Meiqin Kingdom, still deem yourself worthy to battle with me. Therefore, I shall give you a chance." He arrogantly declared, "I will launch a single attack, using a low-level fire magic aimed at the injured area of your right leg. If you can evade it or still manage to stand, I will spare the lives of you island lords."

Xiao Chengfeng noted this name, and at that moment, he suddenly heard a sound from outside the attic.

After he finished speaking, his figure soared into the sky once more. Meanwhile, Xiao Chengfeng felt a surge of blood and courage upon hearing this. Such a resolute man, having entered Tianling Peak three times, exuded an aura of chivalry and passion. It was at this moment that Xiao Chengfeng truly understood what it meant to be a real hero and what true spirit entailed

The expressions of the island masters changed drastically, but they were unable to evade in time, and three of them were instantly reduced to ashes. The other island masters looked on with eyes wide in disbelief, and it was Zong Tianxing who sorrowfully said: "Retreat"

The thunder roars, shaking the heavens and splitting the earth, yet it pales in comparison to the might of the Northern Abyss's falling leaves!

At this moment, Xiao Chengfeng performed an astonishing action

Upon the utterance of these words, the entire audience was taken aback

At this moment, a certain island master shouted angrily: "If it were not for Zong Tianxing taking the child away, we would be using the child to threaten you right now, and we would not fear your refusal to submit"

Zong Tianxing placed the child on the ground, gazing into the distance, and said: "Everyone else has been captured by the subordinates of the Beiming family, and only I have brought this child out. However, a child is just a child, and the Beiming family is the Beiming family. Even if our Meiqin Kingdom has only one person left, we will always remember to uphold righteousness and assist those in peril. If we are to be threatened with a child, then we would become the second Beiming family..."

Xiao Chengfeng, lacking combat experience, was taken aback upon witnessing the scene. He quickly crouched down and awkwardly dodged to the side. The Qingyan Sword struck the spot where he had been standing, causing an explosion that obliterated everything within a one-meter radius.

Although the enchanting woman found Xiao Chengfeng's demeanor quite admirable, she was rather conceited and pretended to be indifferent to him. At this moment, she said to Zong Tianxing: "You are the island master of Tianqun Island, right? Tianling Peak does not welcome you"

Beiming Luoye observed that Xiao Chengfeng was not being pretentious, but rather was unfamiliar with the mastery of magic. He almost let out a fierce roar without saying a word, determined to show Xiao Chengfeng a thing or two. At that moment, he waved his hands, and a dark cloud unexpectedly appeared in the sky, while the surrounding atmosphere suddenly became completely still

Xiao Chengfeng quickly grabbed the Qingyan Sword, pondering his lack of proficiency in "Drunken Under the Spring Flowers of the Sea Tower"—that reading session lasting over an hour weighed heavily on his mind, especially thoughts of Xue Haibin. Who knows how much he had truly learned? Moreover, "Drunken Under the Spring Flowers of the Sea Tower" is exceedingly complex; even some individuals may spend their entire lives without fully grasping its essence.

But at that moment, a figure flew in from the distance. Xiao Chengfeng focused his gaze and was momentarily stunned.

At this moment, Bei Ming Luo Ye felt disheartened. Not only had he been defeated by the Red Powder Sword Technique, but he also had a prior agreement, leaving him with no face to inquire about the location of the Red Powder Academy. At this moment, he lightly waved his long sleeves, his figure drifting backward, and said gloomily: "The three things you seek, I shall certainly fulfill as promised. What is your name?"

The island master suddenly halted at the character "俊" in "少年俊杰"

However, at the peak of his cleverness, he unexpectedly subdued the falling leaves of Beiming.

A hearty voice said softly, "No need, I will just wait here for a moment."