The Legend of the Sword God (Part 6)

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(VI)
In
Wufeng City, Western Regions, inside Wufeng Fortress.
Gongyang Su had fair skin, sword-like eyebrows, and bright eyes; he was handsome and charming. Judging from his appearance alone, it was hard to imagine that this dashing young nobleman

was actually a super expert according to Lady Baihua's intelligence.
At this moment, he was intently studying an exquisite map on the long table in the hall. After a long while, he spoke,

"How is the recruitment progressing?"
There were three other people in the hall with Gongyang Su.
Besides Teng Fu, the bald, burly man whom Jiang Ze was very familiar with, the other two were around thirty years old, with

ordinary appearances. One was tall and thin, and the other was slightly overweight.
The bald, burly man sat in a chair, closing his eyes to rest. The tall, thin man had a cold expression, seemingly

uninterested in answering the question.
The slightly overweight man answered him, "We've basically fulfilled the requirements perfectly."
The bald, burly man opened his eyes, suddenly grinning, "When are we going to make our move? I'm practically bored to death

."
"Well done, Fatty." Gongyang Su smiled slightly, "You won't be bored for long, Tengfu.

The Grand Marshal has given the order to conquer the entire Western Regions within a year. You'll be busy then."
Gongyang Su's gaze fell on the tall, thin man, and he said, "Who will be our first target, Lone Serpent?

I'd like to hear your opinion."
Lone Serpent raised an eyelid and said indifferently, "The City That Never Sets."
"Oh, why did you choose it?"
Lone Serpent revealed a sinister smile: "Because it's the easiest to bite."
Fatty beside him agreed: "Sunless City is the largest city in the entire Western Regions, with formidable defenses, but

that old guy Lu Feng is too old, and his only son is obsessed with adventure and hasn't returned to Sunless City for two years.

Although his son isn't as good as Yun Guming, his strength has reached the sixth rank. Without him, Lu Feng is like a toothless

tiger."
The bald giant's face contorted with rage. "I have absolutely no interest in that old guy Lu Feng. I'm much more

looking forward to fighting Yun Guming. I heard that Yun Guming has also reached the seventh rank. The feeling of brutally killing him must be amazing."
Gongyang Su smiled calmly at him: "We'll leave that opportunity to you. By the way, why hasn't that Ghost guy

returned yet?"
"He must have found his prey." Lone Serpent said dismissively.
Suddenly, the heavy doors of the hall were pushed open.
A short figure walked in.
"I've discovered something interesting."
The ghost was small and thin, with dark skin and several terrible scars on its left cheek. Its eyes revealed

a cold chill.
"What interesting thing is it? Tell me."
"I've discovered a very mysterious force recently, stationed on the Gale Plateau not far from the Hidden Valley Forest

. They're not many, but they're all elites. And..." "
And what?"
"Two of them are close to the seventh rank..."
"What did you say?" The bald giant's eyes widened, then he suddenly burst into laughter, a cruel

glint in his eyes. "I can't wait any longer, I'm going to meet these two experts."
Gongyang Su frowned, looking at Yougui. "Have
you found out their background?" "Not yet. This force has been here for about two months. They look very ordinary,

no different from the other civilians stationed on the Gale Plateau, but they can't hide it from me, a natural Qi cultivator."
Gongyang Su was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled strangely. "Yougui, I'm giving you an important task tonight. Also,

Tengfu will be going along."
The bald giant grinned.
...
Fierce Blade City, Blade Mansion.
Yun Guming practiced his swordplay in the courtyard for half an hour, then used his internal energy to evaporate the sweat from his body before preparing for bed.
Yun Guming was only twenty-eight years old this year, but having been taken in by his master since childhood and rigorously trained, his swordsmanship was already

highly proficient. Influenced by his master from a young age, Yun Guming believed that only the strong were worthy of ruling this land, and that

one day he would trample the entire continent under his feet.
Two months ago, his spies in the City of Never-Setting Sun reported that the city's daily military affairs had suddenly

been handed over to Lieutenant General He Yang. This was a very sensitive signal, and he had gone to great lengths to get

those people into the City Lord's Mansion.
The news he received was unexpected; the old man Lu Feng had actually caught a cold and

had delegated most of the city's affairs to Lieutenant General He Yang.
Although Lu Feng was over seventy, with his fourth-level cultivation, he had still caught a cold. It seemed the old man's

health was declining, and the opportunity he had been waiting for had finally arrived.
He wanted to reap the greatest victory of his life in his prime.
Moonlight shone on Yun Guming's cold face, his eyes seeming to flicker with flame.
The night was deep.
The Blade Manor was the supreme ruler of the entire Blade City, heavily guarded. Since the city's founding, he

had swept away hundreds of bandit groups from beyond the borders in two years, rising to become a top power second only to the City of the Setting Sun. Since then, he had

never worried about his own safety.
But tonight…
Just as Yun Guming was about to fall asleep, a loud crash suddenly sounded outside his room, and he abruptly opened his eyes.
Bang!
The wooden door shattered into countless pieces.
A short figure shrouded in black night clothes pounced on him with ghostly speed.
With the superhuman reflexes honed through countless battles, Yun Guming didn't even look. He drew

the "Blood Blade" from the bedside table, twisted his waist, and slashed forward with pale red blade energy.
However, the strike missed.
At the same time, the short figure seemed to realize the enemy was too strong and retreated rapidly.
Yun Guming smiled coldly; since his swordsmanship had reached its peak, no one had ever dared to assassinate him. This was the most

serious provocation he could muster, and he immediately pounced forward like a shadow.
Meanwhile, the sound of wind breaking came incessantly from outside the courtyard; clearly, Yun Guming's men were all well-trained, and

they all surged towards them the moment they heard the noise.
The short figure in front seemed surprised by the large number of people approaching, and panicked, suddenly increasing his speed in escape.

He swiftly leaped over the wall, escaping the Blade Mansion before the encirclement was complete.
Yun Guming coldly sneered, "You can't escape."
The roar of galloping horses awakened the residents lining the streets of Lie Dao City.
"What's going on?"
"So late, why are there still so many horses?"
"Could it be Lord Yun? What happened?"
...
"Blood Blade" Yun Guming, the creator of the "Wind Chasing Tactics," used three hundred superior horses and three

hundred of the best warriors, their coordination seamless.
Furthermore, all of them had mastered the simplified sword techniques he created, amplifying their combined power.

Countless bandits and thieves in the Western Regions had perished under their "Wind Chasing Tactics." Chasing a person was a piece of cake.
The short figure ahead, though fast, even surpassed his horse in speed. However, he

forgot one thing: outside the city lay a vast plateau, and in terms of endurance, he was no match for these horses.
Three hundred riders galloped wildly, and the small villages along the way, as well as the people stationed on the plains,

could see "Blood Blade" Yun Guming's army in the bright moonlight. They were all used to it and paid it no mind.
Half an hour later, the short figure ahead had slowed to match the speed of their horses.
Suddenly, more than a dozen large tents appeared on a high slope in the distance. Yun Guming didn't think much of it, but he saw the

figure ahead suddenly accelerate. It was almost running at full speed towards the tents.
Yun Guming immediately reacted, pointing forward with Blood Blade and roaring, "Crush that place!"
"Yes, sir!"
The elite troops behind him responded in unison.
...
Jiang Ze was just about to go to bed when suddenly, his keen hearing caught a bad sound.
He quickly rushed out of his tent and saw a blurry figure galloping towards him.

Not far behind the figure were hundreds of riders, approaching menacingly.
Immediately afterward, he heard a muffled voice say, "Stomp that place flat."
Jiang Ze immediately realized something was wrong and shouted, "Everyone, come out quickly, there's danger!"
At the same time, when Jiang Ze arrived a few meters away in front of Yu Ya Yuan's tent, the latter had already lifted the tent flap and come out

. Behind her, Gina asked in surprise, "What happened? Ya Yuan suddenly woke me up. I just

opened my eyes and heard you shout that there was danger."
At this moment, Ji Chenghe and the group of desert warriors also woke up. The former looked at the vast army in the distance, and Ji Chenghe

exclaimed in horror, "What's going on? These people are rushing towards us?"
Jiang Ze's expression was very solemn. "I don't know, but one thing is certain: these people are coming for us.

Our situation is very bad."
Yu Ya Yuan stared ahead, her pretty face showing worry. She said, "The person rushing towards us is very powerful. Even though

my secret technique has been perfected, I'm still afraid I'm no match for him."
Standing beside Jiang Ze, Ji Cheng remained silent. What he was thinking was that even though he was reluctant, the time had finally come for

this beautiful woman to return to Jiang Ze's side.
Jiang Ze kept staring into the distance. He suddenly shuddered. "It's Blood Blade Yun Gu Ming!" "
Yun Gu Ming, one of the two major forces outside the domain. We haven't even had any contact with him yet. What does he mean by this?"

Gina immediately asked angrily.
Jiang Ze immediately said, "Ji Cheng, He Feng, you take Ya Yuan and Ji Na and the other warriors and escape into

the secluded valley forest immediately. Luckily, we chose this location from the beginning, so there's a way to retreat. After you enter the forest,

escape in the northwest direction. I'll hold them off here. We'll meet up in a few small villages northeast of the city of the setting sun."
Yu Ya Yuan took a step forward and came to Jiang Ze's side, shaking her head and saying, "No, I want to fight alongside Brother Jiang Ze

. Let Ji Cheng and Sister Ji Na go first."
"If I retreat at this time, am I still a man? I'm not leaving either."
Ji Na and He Feng were not to be outdone. "We're not leaving either."
Jiang Ze coldly shouted, "Stop hesitating. Except for me, all of you must leave. Do you know

who Yun Gu Ming is? He is the only successor of the Sword Saint, and his strength may have reached the seventh level. Only I can hold them off

without being captured. Time is of the essence, so act immediately."
This was the latest intelligence from Lady Bai Hua. Only after his shout did everyone remember this terrible fact.
The Sword Saint is a peerless master on par with the Sword Saint. Both are among the strongest humans capable of fighting against barbarian demon gods.

Yun Guming, the Sword Saint's sole successor, is likely even more unfathomable than the intelligence suggests.
Yu Yayuan gritted her teeth and finally said, "Brother Jiang Ze, you must be careful."
Jiang Ze nodded heavily.
At this moment, Ji Cheng and the others had already led their horses, and the group quickly left from the direction of the forest.
Looking at the approaching army ahead, Jiang Ze couldn't help but curse his bad luck.
In the two months since arriving in the outer realms, Yu Yayuan's cultivation technique was nearing completion. Jiang Ze didn't want

to disturb her at this sensitive time, so he focused his energy on gathering intelligence.
He didn't understand why Yun Guming had discovered his intelligence work, which was so thorough.
If he had known this would happen, he would have been better off summoning the two thousand elite troops stationed in Crescent Moon Kingdom. Although this would have

attracted strong attention from several major forces in the outer realms, it would have ensured his own safety and prevented this critical

situation .
The dozen or so tents behind them were already ablaze. All the supplies that could be carried away had been taken; what couldn't

be carried was simply burned, better than letting these people get away with it.
Closer, Jiang Ze watched warily as the short figure rapidly approached.
A strong sense of danger rose in his heart.
This feeling was familiar, just like the feeling he had when he fought that bald, burly man…
Suddenly, Jiang Ze realized he had fallen into a trap.
…
The secluded valley forest was overgrown with trees and weeds, and the four desert warriors who had escaped with them led the way.
Fortunately, after entering the outer realm, they had purchased a dozen or so glowing stones that could glow at night, so they weren't completely blind

. Even so, their progress was still not fast enough.
Just as Yu Ya Yuan's heart was still set on Jiang Ze, a shrill scream suddenly came from ahead.
Ji Cheng and He Feng exchanged a glance, "An ambush."
"Ya Yuan, take Ji Na and go first, we'll be there shortly." With that, Ji Cheng and He Feng drew

their weapons and rushed forward.
Neither Yu Ya Yuan nor Ji Na objected.
Leaving aside He Feng's already formidable strength, even Ji Cheng was now vastly different.
The secret technique taught to Yu Ya Yuan by Lady Baihua was an extremely rare, top-tier technique. This technique allowed Yu

Ya Yuan to drastically increase her rank within just one or two years. Now, Yu Ya Yuan's strength was second only to Jiang

Ze, not far from the seventh rank.
Moreover, even Ji Cheng, theoretically only an assistant, had received unimaginable benefits.
Seven days ago, after Ji Cheng's last encounter with Yu Ya Yuan, his "qi" surged overnight,

now breaking through the fifth rank and approaching the sixth. Even if Jiang Ze were to attack, he wouldn't be able to defeat him within a hundred moves.
It seemed there was only one person approaching, which Ji Cheng and He Feng could easily handle.
However…
when the two arrived ahead, Ji Cheng's expression changed drastically.
"It's you!"
Illuminated by the scattered glowing stones, a tall, bald man wielding a giant axe appeared

before the two.
The four desert warriors who had been clearing the way lay lifeless on the ground.
Tengfu stared at Ji Cheng in surprise, also quite taken aback. He grinned, "So it was the little mouse that slipped through my

fingers . Heh, not so lucky this time."
He Feng's expression was equally grave. The bald man before him exerted immense pressure, making him realize the situation was

tricky.
Ji Cheng instinctively wanted to tell He Feng to retreat, but remembering that Yu Yayuan and the others would need time to escape, he

gritted his teeth : "Let's go!"
The broadsword clashed head-on with the giant axe.
Clang!
A deafening roar echoed through the dense forest, an irresistible force traveling along the axe tip straight into Ji Cheng's entire right arm.
Ji Cheng cried out in alarm; his entire right arm was completely numb!
Tengfu's giant axe was about to strike when He Feng arrived.
"Hmph, courting death!" Teng Fu sneered.
His giant axe slammed down.
The axe was infused with nearly half of Teng Fu's "qi," making the blow as heavy as a mountain.
He Feng's longsword was instantly cleaved open, and his right hand, wielding

the sword, couldn't withstand the force. The sword slipped from his grasp, and He Feng's powerful right arm hung limply.
Then, the giant axe slammed into He Feng's abdomen.
The next moment, blood gushed out, and He Feng's strong body flew ten feet away, unable to rise again

.
"He Feng…" Ji Cheng roared, glaring at Teng Fu, "I'll fight you to the death!"
Teng Fu sneered, "You think you can take me?"
A barrage of axe shadows rained down on Ji Cheng.
Ji Cheng's cultivation was nearing the sixth rank, indeed top-tier on the entire continent. But unfortunately, his

opponent was several levels stronger.
Ji Cheng was being slaughtered by Teng Fu, sweat pouring down his back.
In no time, the broadsword in his hand, like a river breeze, couldn't withstand Teng Fu's fierce energy and

flew .
The giant axe slammed into his abdomen, and Ji Cheng coughed up a mouthful of blood, crashing against a withered tree .

Like the river breeze, he was too weak to stand up again.
He gasped for breath, watching Teng Fu's ferocious face approach, and thought to himself, "It's all over."
Teng Fu's 120-pound giant axe slammed down heavily on the man before him. He could

foresee how beautiful the scene would be when this man's head exploded.
Suddenly, he sensed something was wrong.
Because a white ribbon, which appeared out of nowhere, had wrapped around his giant axe.
Immediately afterward, a slender figure, carrying countless ribbons, floated eerily towards him.
Teng Fu sneered and tried to shake the ribbons wrapped around the giant axe to shreds. But he found that the ribbons

didn't budge .
Teng Fu roared, mustered all his "qi," and with a powerful shake, the ribbons finally shattered.
"Interesting..."
However, as soon as Teng Fu finished speaking, a dozen long, thin ribbons were already in front of him.
"Cough, Ya Yuan... why... did you come back again?" Ji Cheng coughed up a small mouthful of blood and

said angrily.
Yu Ya Yuan helped him up with heartache. "You're so badly injured, don't talk. While he's entangled with me, let's

get out of here quickly."
At this moment, Ji Cheng saw that Ji Na had also returned. She was leading two horses. Using the light of the glowing stone, she

helped He Feng onto one of the horses and shouted to the two of them, "Ya Yuan, hurry up!"
Just as Yu Ya Yuan helped Ji Cheng onto the horse and jumped onto her own, Teng Fu had already broken free of

the ribbons that Yu Ya Yuan had tied to him.
Yu Ya Yuan secretly thought that things were going badly. With the bald man's overwhelming strength, his speed in the forest would definitely surpass that of the horses. It

was only a matter of time before he caught up with her.
But at this moment, the remaining dozens of desert elites finally arrived at the scene together.
These desert warriors were naturally brave and warlike. Even when facing the most terrifying enemy like Tengfu, they showed no fear.

To cover Yu Yayuan and the others' escape, they bravely blocked Tengfu's path.
"You are no match for him, come back..." Yu Yayuan cried out in alarm.
"Warriors of the desert tribe, we will never retreat!"
"Never retreat!"
"Since you want to die, then I will grant your wish!"
Ji Na called out to Yu Yayuan, "Don't waste the warriors' efforts. One day, we will avenge

them our own hands."
Yu Yayuan looked at Ji Cheng, who was half-conscious and being protected by her hand on horseback, gritted her teeth, and

shouted, "Go!"
Screams came from behind, indicating that the bald giant was slaughtering them.
They urged their horses onward all night. By the time dawn broke, the two

horses riding were foaming at the mouth and slowing down. Clearly, they had reached their limit.
In the distance, the outline of a small village appeared before the two women.
Yu Ya Yuan looked somewhat distraught.
Ji Na's eyes were slightly red, but she forced herself to comfort her, "Jiang Ze will definitely be alright, in time..."

"We will definitely avenge the warriors ourselves."
Yu Yayuan nodded gently.
The two women slowed their pace and rode their horses to the edge of the small village.
At this moment, a group of about a dozen people suddenly appeared ahead, and the two women immediately became alert.
The morning fog had not yet dissipated. When the group came to a short distance from the two women, the man at the head of the group

raised a hand, and the men around him immediately stopped.
The leader of the group then came to the two women.
He was a burly man around forty years old, dressed in the common attire of adventurers, with a long sword at his waist and a

large leather coat. His rugged face was covered with a full beard. He was tall and strong, no less than Ji Cheng and He Feng, and even

more handsome than the two of them, possessing a unique charm of a mature man.
When his gaze fell on Yu Yayuan's stunning beauty, his eyes immediately lit up, clearly

captivated by her unparalleled beauty. He then glanced at Gina beside her, his eyes lighting up slightly; clearly,

Gina was also exceptionally beautiful.
His gaze finally settled on the two men carried on the two horses, and he said with surprise, "Judging

from your appearances seem to be facing a serious problem. Is there anything I can do to help? I am Lu Xiong, from

the City of the Never-Setting Sun."
Yu Yayuan and Gina exchanged a glance, and the former said softly, "My name is Yu Yayuan, and this is my sister,

Gina. We are outsiders. Last night, our camp was attacked by bandits, and only the two of us escaped safely

. Two of our companions were seriously injured in the fight. Does Brother Lu

know where the nearest clinic is?"
Lu Xiong's expression froze. He looked at Yu Yayuan and tentatively asked, "Miss Yu, could you

perhaps be the famous Imperial Talented Woman, Yu Yayuan?"
"This is just a name given to me by outsiders, I'm sorry Brother Lu would find it laughable."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Xiong stood there stunned for a long while before snapping out of his daze. He quickly shouted to those behind him, "Old Wang,

come here quickly, and bring your medicine chest too."
Lu Xiong said somewhat embarrassedly, "I heard a long time ago that the Empire's great talent, Yu Ya Yuan, was an

absolute beauty. Seeing her today, I can confirm it's true. By the way, Old Wang is a physician who works for me.

Although his personality is like a bandit, his medical skills are superb. Have him come and take a look at your companion."
Old Wang, around forty years old, rode over and gestured for the two women to dismount the two people on horseback. He then opened

his medicine chest and took out some strange tools.
"Hmm?"
"What's wrong, Old Wang? How did it go?" Lu Xiong asked quickly when he saw Old Wang frown.
Old Wang frowned deeply. "This is very troublesome. The enemy used extremely forceful methods to

destroy the dantian of both of them. If it weren't for their originally high cultivation levels, they would probably be dead already."
"Can you cure them?"
Old Wang frowned and said, "To cure these two, not only do they need to take the medicine I developed, but they also need to

soak in the magical hot springs of Tianshan for a full 365 days without interruption. Even so, I can't guarantee

the final result, but this is the best method I can think of."
"Well, since that's the case," Lu Xiong turned to the two women, "Miss Yu, Miss Ji, what do you two think?

If you agree, I'll immediately have Old Wang take these two brothers to Tianshan for treatment."
Yu Yayuan said, "Thank you so much, Brother Lu. We'll leave them in Brother Wang's care. Due to certain reasons,

we can't go together. Please forgive us, Brother Lu."
Lu Xiong waved his hand and said, "It's alright. You two ladies have been working hard all night, and you must be very tired. Why don't you come into

the city with us? I'll find you a hotel to rest."
Yu Yayuan was about to thank him when Ji Na suddenly exclaimed, "My God, that demon is actually chasing us!"
"What?"
Yu Yayuan turned around in shock and saw a tall figure carrying a giant axe appearing not

far away .
Upon seeing Yu Yayuan and the other woman, the figure laughed loudly and charged towards them like a mad bull.
Lu Xiong's face darkened. "He's the culprit who injured these two brothers? Hmph, Miss Yu and Miss Ji, rest assured,

I will not let him harm a single hair on your heads."
Yu Yayuan and Ji Na looked at Lu Xiong gratefully. This charismatic man

had stepped forward , deeply moving the two women.
However…
"Brother Lu, we appreciate your kindness, but this enemy's strength is beyond your imagination. I

don't want you to get involved in this mess. Please leave quickly."
Ji Na gritted her teeth and said, "That's right, this demon is practically unkillable."
Lu Xiong suddenly laughed loudly, "Don't worry, since I, Lu, have spoken, I will definitely do it."
Yu Yayuan saw him suddenly reach into his leather coat and pull out a long tube that looked like steel. Immediately afterward,

Lu Xiong gripped the strange tube in one hand and aimed at the bald, burly man not far away like an archer.
Bang!
A sudden, loud bang startled the two women, and even Teng Fu, who was charging towards them from a distance,

stopped abruptly.
Teng Fu stared in shock at the sudden red swelling on his chest. He had indeed seen

something fly towards his chest at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye. He had initially thought it was an illusion, but unexpectedly…
for the first time, he had encountered something truly shocking.
However, someone was even more shocked than him.
Lu Xiong gasped; this shot hadn't killed him—something he had never witnessed in

all his years .
Yu Ya Yuan, standing nearby, exclaimed, "A musket! This is a legendary weapon, said to exist only in the Western Regions, extremely

rare and !"
Her teacher, Lady Baihua, had mentioned it occasionally; it was said that only a very few

people from beyond the region knew how to manufacture such weapons, and their power was hundreds of times greater than a bow and arrow.
But soon, Yu Ya Yuan became worried. No wonder even the legendary musket couldn't deal with this monster

?
Lu Xiong quickly provided the answer.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Three shots were fired in quick succession. The bald, burly man barely managed to block one shot with his giant axe, while the other two hit his thigh and left waist respectively

.
Yes, even muskets couldn't kill him.
However, they could inflict superficial wounds and cause him pain.
Suddenly, a rider stepped forward from behind Lu Xiong; the rider was a young man who also produced a

musket very similar to Lu Xiong's, aiming it at the bald, burly man.
"Consider yourselves lucky," Teng Fu said angrily as he left.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Lu Xiong's expression was grave. "This guy took three shots from me, but he doesn't look seriously injured at all. I think he

left very resentfully and will probably look for an opportunity to come back. If the two ladies don't mind, you can stay at

my place for a while. As for these two brothers, I will immediately have someone escort them to Tianshan."
Yu Yayuan looked at Ji Na. "Sister Ji Na, what do you think?"
Ji Na thought for a moment and said, "My strength is much weaker than yours, and I'm afraid I'll be a burden to you if I stay with you.

Besides , He Feng and Ji Cheng also need someone to take care of them, so I want to go to Tianshan with them for the time being."
"Alright, then I'll leave those two to you."
Lu Xiong added, "If Miss Ji wants to find us, you can come to the City Lord's Mansion in Sunless City.

Just your name. Also, if you need to communicate, I can have my servants send you a carrier pigeon."
The two women looked at him in surprise. Yu Yayuan said, "City Lord's Mansion, Brother Lu, you are actually..."
Lu Xiong smiled calmly, "Lu Feng, the City Lord of Sunless City, is my father."
...
The City That Never Sets is a large city situated on the plains beyond the borders.

While the area beyond the borders is part of the Western Regions, it exists independently of the Western Regions Kingdom. On this vast land, the free and easy spirit is

not unlike that of the Western Regions Kingdom.
This was Yu Ya Yuan's first time seeing the City That Never Sets.
Their group arrived at a high slope about ten kilometers from the city. Looking out, one could understand why

the city was called the City That Never Sets.
A dense cluster of strange buildings—rectangular, square, and circular—formed this

extremely city. Based on Yu Ya Yuan's extensive experience traveling the world, she could deduce that the city's population was at least a million.
Thick city walls, tens of meters high, enclosed the entire City That Never Sets, placing it within their protective perimeter. At
the city's four entrances, merchants and travelers passed by in an endless stream.
After entering the city, the group slowly drove along the wide avenue. At this moment, Lu Xiong asked Yu Ya Yuan, who was beside him,

about his doubts.
"Miss Yu, I'd like to ask what that terrifying bald man was after this morning. Why did he want to deal with you

?"
The others around him listened intently, clearly

intimidated .
Yu Ya Yuan thought for a moment and replied, "This matter is a bit complicated. I'll explain it to Brother Lu slowly

. Also, Ya Yuan has a very important matter I'd like to ask Brother Lu for help with."
Lu Xiong quickly replied, "Miss Yu, you're too kind. If it's within my power, I'll do it

without hesitation, even if it means going through fire and water."
His words were very sincere, and this bold man touched Yu Ya Yuan's heart.
"Thank you so much, Brother Lu. Last night, our camp was attacked by two enemy forces.

One was that bald, burly man, and the other was from the Blade Clan of Fierce Blade City."
Lu Xiong's expression hardened. "Blood Blade Yun Guming from the Blade Clan?"
Yu Yayuan nodded, looking very worried. "That's right. Our strongest member

stayed behind to cover our escape, fighting against Yun Guming's hundreds of men. I still don't know his situation.

We agreed to meet at a few small villages outside the city. I'd like to ask Brother Lu to keep an eye out for any

news about that."
Without hesitation, Lu Xiong immediately found out the location and sent two men to make arrangements.
Half an hour later, the group finally arrived at the city lord's fortress.
"Quickly inform the master that the young master has returned."
A man dressed as a lieutenant, leading a group of dozens of men, appeared before them. The man

excitedly jumped off his horse and rushed to Lu Xiong like a whirlwind.
"Young Master, you're finally back! Master and Madam have been waiting for you so long."
Lu Xiong gave the man in front of him a big hug. "Old He, thank you for your hard work."
"It's good that you're back. Hmm..." He Yang suddenly exclaimed excitedly, "Could this be... Young Madam?"
Among the entire group, Yu Ya Yuan, dressed in a white dress, was particularly eye-catching.
Yu Ya Yuan blushed, but before she could explain, Lu Xiong preemptively said, "Don't make wild guesses. This is

Yu Ya Yuan, a famous and talented woman in the empire. I invited her to be my guest."
He Yang seemed somewhat disappointed after hearing this.
At this moment, City Lord Lu Feng and his wife, who had received the news, appeared.
The City Lord and his wife were both around seventy years old. Lu Xiong's mother, the old lady, was well-maintained and looked like

a noblewoman in her fifties. However, City Lord Lu Feng looked much older, his face full of wrinkles, but upon seeing his son return, his old face

could not hide his joy.
"Good lad, four years have passed in the blink of an eye. I know you enjoy adventures on the mainland, but you can't be so willful."
Unlike Lu Feng's complaints, the old lady's eyes lit up, her attention entirely focused

on .
She tentatively asked, "This beautiful young lady, may I ask where you are from and what your name is?"
Having been misunderstood twice in a row, Yu Ya Yuan's pretty face flushed red.
She had originally thought that someone of Lu Xiong's age should already be married, but now it seemed that the situation was clearly

different from what she had imagined. Moreover, being misunderstood twice like this, apart from feeling a little embarrassed, she

didn't feel angry at all deep down.
Lu Xiong went to great lengths to explain, and the old lady's face, like that of Lieutenant General He Yang, was very

disappointed . But soon, she took Yu Ya Yuan's hand, asking her about her well-being with great enthusiasm.
Lu Xiong's return not only made the city lord's fortress jubilant, but also brought cheers throughout the entire city of the Sunless City.
This was all because during Lu Xiong's absence, bandits frequently committed crimes, robbing merchants and travelers in the surrounding area, causing

great concern. Although He Yang dealt with them from time to time, these bandits were not only highly skilled in martial arts but also often worked together seamlessly. Once

He Yang left the city, this group would seize the opportunity to attack other merchants and travelers.
Summoning Lu Xiong back meant that these bandits' good days were over.
"So you're the Imperial Lady Yu Ya Yuan, who married Ji Cheng just a year ago..."
Lu Feng exclaimed in surprise, "Didn't you always live in the capital? Why did you come to the outer realms and have

such a dangerous incident happen to you?"
In the main hall of the city lord's castle, Lu Feng felt somewhat puzzled after hearing Yu Ya Yuan's words.
The old lady sitting to the side was greatly disappointed upon hearing that Yu Ya Yuan was already married: "So,

Miss Yu already has a husband..."
For some reason, Lu Xiong felt a pang of unease upon hearing that this stunning beauty already had a husband.
However, Yu Ya Yuan's next words suddenly brightened his mood.
"Madam, you misunderstand. In fact, my marriage was just a pretext. All of this was out of necessity for my own

safety ."
"Oh, Miss Yu, if you have any problems, please tell us. We will definitely help if we can."

The old lady was overjoyed and quickly spoke up.
Lu Xiong and Lu Feng nodded in agreement.
"I've heard that Miss Yu is a peace lover. When she was fourteen, she traveled to various countries and persuaded the then-King

of Fuluo to stop the war with its neighbor. I will do my best to help someone like Miss Yu in times of trouble."
Yu Ya-yuan then told the three of them in detail about the Imperial Grand Marshal, who was likely a barbarian.
Upon hearing this, Lu Feng immediately laughed heartily, "Barbarians, how amusing! Back then, my ancestors

suffered greatly at the hands of barbarians. Now, it's time for the barbarians to witness our power."
Yu Ya Yuan said worriedly, "Lord Lu, I'm afraid things aren't as simple as you think. A mere ordinary

barbarian has routed us, and even Brother Lu's muskets couldn't inflict any

real ."
Lu Feng was immediately moved, "Even muskets couldn't kill him..."
He then smiled calmly, "However, just because muskets can't kill him doesn't mean we have no other means."
Lu Xiong looked at Yu Ya Yuan and said, "That's right, the musket was the

first . After that, there was a second one, called the musket cannon. Its power is

more than ten times stronger than a musket, and it can easily destroy any target. Only my father could manufacture it on the entire continent. The reason I've been away for so long

is actually to search for the necessary materials."
Ten times stronger than a musket—this was hard for Yu Ya Yuan to believe.
"Excuse me for asking, but is it true that the city lord cannot reveal the manufacturing method of these muskets to anyone

?"
Lu Feng said apologetically, "That's indeed the case. According to our ancestral teachings, only core members of the Lu family

can know the manufacturing method. Outsiders must never be informed. I hope Miss Yu will understand."
A flash of disappointment crossed Yu Ya Yuan's face. "I understand."
On the second day after arriving at the city lord's fortress, early in the morning,
Lu Xiong found Yu Ya Yuan.
"Miss Yu, our people were waiting in those small villages. They finally met a man named Jiang Ze. After

learning about left a message asking you to stay here temporarily and not leave Sunset City. He needs to go into seclusion

to deal with the upcoming situation. He will come to pick you up when he emerges from seclusion, so don't worry."
Yu Ya Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. "It's good that he's alright. Then I'll trouble you for a while, Brother Lu."
"Not at all. I'll be very busy these days. If Miss Yu needs anything, just tell the servants. Make

yourself at home. When I have some free time, I'll take you to tour our Sunset City."
Yu Ya Yuan smiled sweetly. "Then I'll trouble you, Brother Lu."
"Oh, by the way, Brother Lu, do you also know how to make muskets and cannons?"
The burly man smiled wryly upon hearing this. "I wish I did, but the problem is my father gave me a strict order:

unless I get married, I can forget about learning how to make them from him. And I personally dislike being restricted;

I'm used to being free, so now I only know how to use them, not how to make them."
Yu Yayuan teased him, "Brother Lu, the reason you say that is because you haven't met someone you've

been longing for . Once you do, you'll want to get married."
Lu Xiong gave her a deep look, seemingly implying something, and said, "I have already met her, but I'm afraid that woman

won't have feelings for me. Ha, I was just joking, Miss Yu, please don't mind."
Yu Yayuan watched his departing figure with her beautiful eyes, a strange feeling welling up in her heart.
"…
Fatty frowned. 'That old bastard Lu Feng's son returned two months ago. During this time, he's expanded

his army and even used the thugs and bandits hiding outside the city as sparring partners to train the new recruits' combat

skills. Shouldn't we start making our move?'
Gongyang Su turned his gaze to the ghost below. 'Any news from Yun Guming?'
'Since I lured him out of the city that night, I successfully got him to fight that swordsman. However, that mysterious swordsman ultimately broke through and escaped. And for some reason, Yun Guming seems to have been searching for that swordsman's whereabouts

for the past two months .' 　　'Do you know where that swordsman is hiding?'" 　　"I don't know. Even with my secret technique, I can't sense his presence. I guess he's already left." 　　The bald, burly man, Teng Fu, said aggressively, "What are we waiting for? We've already conquered the entire City of the Unending Sun! My great axe is itching to drink that bastard Lu Xiong's blood." 　　Ever since his setback two months ago, he had been resentful about the incident. Gongyang Su told him that the person who shot him was undoubtedly Lu Xiong, and he had kept that in mind ever since. 　　Gongyang Su thought for a moment and said, "Those newly recruited novice soldiers need a major battle to hone their skills. Fatty, you lead 2,500 new recruits to meet the City of the Setting Sun." 　　Fatty was taken aback and said, "All new recruits? Isn't that sending them to their deaths?" 　　Gongyang Su smiled faintly, "This battle depends half on your command ability. As long as half of these people survive, these novice soldiers will immediately be transformed into elite troops. As for those who die, they can only blame their bad luck and lack of strength." 　　"What about me? I want to join the battle too." 　　"Don't rush, Tengfu. Our new recruits are bound to lose this battle. On their retreat, the City of the Setting Sun will definitely pursue them. At that time, the three of you will lead 500 elite warriors from Wufeng City to meet them in battle."

"How many you kill depends on you. But remember one thing: your mission is to cover the rear, not to engage the enemy."
"Hey, as long as there are kills, that's fine. Hopefully, that old bastard Lu Feng and his son Lu Xiong will be in the team too,

that would even better, hahaha..."
...
"Hey, have you heard? A few days ago, the City of Never-Setting Sun was besieged by an unknown force. The scene was quite

horrific ."
"Are you kidding? Even the Fierce Blade Manor wouldn't dare provoke the City of Never-Setting Sun."
"Your information is outdated. What unknown force? Those people all came from Black Wind City. According to

the residents of the City of Never-Setting Sun, there were at least three thousand of them."
"Uncle, could you tell me more about the situation?"
"Of course, young man. Do you know what kind of city Black Wind City is?"
"I know a little. It's a medium-sized city."
"That's right, but such a small city actually harbors thousands of troops, and they even dared to

attack it. It's said that even the city lord's son, Lu Xiong, personally led the attack that day. However, it's said that out of the 1,500 soldiers

deployed , only about 1,200 returned. Wufeng City is very well hidden."
"Then, was Ribulu City unharmed?"
"Of course not. There's a moat outside the city, the city gates are all made of solid steel, and there are over 300 archers on the walls.

It's not so easy to breach. It's said that Wufeng City lost at least 1,000 men, and from that day on, Ribulu

City cut off all trade with Wufeng City."
Hearing this, Jiang Ze finally felt relieved.
It was good that Yu Yayuan was alright.
More than two months had passed since the attack that night. That night, the masked, short, skilled fighter

launched a fierce attack right from the start, forcing Jiang Ze to fight back with all his might.
It wasn't until Blood Blade Yun Guming arrived that Jiang Ze was shocked to discover that the masked dwarf had already escaped in the chaos.
Yun Guming and Jiang Ze clashed, but after less than ten rounds, Jiang Ze heard him roar, "Sunset

Sword Technique You're the successor of that old Sword Saint!"
Yun Guming's strength was too great, enough to rival the bald giant Teng Fu.
Jiang Ze had no choice but to flee.
He pushed his "qi" to its limit, just like when he first encountered the bald giant, and finally escaped

successfully .
However, Yun Guming had somehow placed something on him, and for the next while, the man

relentlessly pursued him, as if there was something about him that made Yun Guming so persistent.
After learning that Yu Yayuan was under the protection of the City of the Unending Sun, to avoid worrying her, he lied that he was going into seclusion,

but in reality he had been hiding from Yun Guming's pursuit.
But this situation completely changed last night.
He received a letter, a letter personally delivered by the Black King, whom his master had raised for twenty years.
The Black King was a giant eagle, possessing human-like intelligence and a spiritual awareness comparable to that of a human. In Jiang Ze's memory, it

often accompanied his master.
Its appearance greatly surprised Jiang Ze, and the letter it brought filled him with immense joy.
It contained the perfected version of the Sunset Sword Technique, and news that his master, the Sword Saint Qiao, was about to return!
It was estimated that he would cross the ocean and arrive at the Witch Kingdom within a year.
Now, what Jiang Ze needed most was to find a quiet place to begin his secluded cultivation. However, the outer realms were clearly

not a good location, because Yun Guming, like a wolf that had tasted blood, constantly pursued the scent of blood, and his scent

was extremely detrimental to Jiang Ze's cultivation.
Jiang Ze decided to return to the Crescent Moon Kingdom. Putting
aside the fact that Er Nan was his ally and the ruler of the Crescent Moon Kingdom, Yun Guming

would not dare to pursue him for that alone. In addition, he had nearly two thousand desert warriors stationed there; if Blood Blade Yun Guming dared to pursue him,

it would be his doom.
To avoid worrying Ya Yuan, Jiang Ze abandoned his plan to write to him, since he had already said

he would .
Without further ado, Jiang Ze ate and drank his fill at the small tavern and immediately set off
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