Chapter 202 Full Moon Night
Xu Shi.
The setting sun fell into the sky, the red clouds in the sky dimmed, and night gradually fell.
On the top platform of Guanyue Building, there are rows of torches tied to the four fences, which are as bright as day. This makes it difficult for people on the platform to endure the hot breath of the torches hitting their faces on hot summer nights.
However, amid the bustling crowd, everyone completely ignored the burning smell, but waited eagerly.
Boom, boom, boom!
The sound of footsteps came from the stairs, and the sound of "Xu Lingfeng" came. The people on the platform suddenly became quiet, and there was no sound. They all turned their heads to the stairs, waiting for one of the protagonists to appear tonight.
Xu Lingfeng was still dressed in white, holding a long sword, and walked up step by step firmly.
Following him was Huang Changfeng, the owner of the Guanqi Building.
Huang Changfeng was an elegant man. He took a look at everyone and knew that they were all well-known people who came to watch the battle. When he met someone he knew, he would hold his fists in front of them and greet them warmly.
But everyone's attention was not on him, but on Xu Lingfeng.
Xu Lingfeng said nothing, glanced at everyone coldly, ignored them, walked to the middle of the platform, looked up at the sky, and let the pale moonlight pour on him, like a lonely grass in the world.
"Dean, is this the same Xu Lingfeng we saw before? How did he become like this?" Beside the railing, Shen Ya, who had come to the scene early to wait, asked Tao Ying next to her in a low voice.
Tao Ying originally wanted to advance and retreat with Chu Tang, but she was invited by Shen Zuo to be a witness to the Xun Wu Ling duel and had to arrive early to make some preparations.
She had arrived here half an hour ago, and she had been impatient for a long time.
She didn't expect Xu Lingfeng to enter the venue early, and she didn't expect Xu Lingfeng to look like this now——
The originally cool and elegant disciple of the Holy Land of Martial Arts now has long hair, slovenly appearance, and a haggard look on his face. If he were not clean and tidy, people would suspect that he is a beggar.
This look was very different from that of more than half a month ago. Not to mention Shen Ya was surprised, even Tao Ying was shocked when she saw it.
"This guy has such a deep relationship with Shi Ziqian that... two grown men. Ugh!" Tao Ying thought that the other person was depressed because of Shi Ziqian's death, and thought of a bad picture.
Shen Ya added: "Dean, he won't be worried and tortured day and night because of the duel with Chu Tang, so that he will become like this?"
"In this duel, he has the advantage. Chu Tang is so big-hearted that he should eat and drink. He, a disciple of the Holy Land, would not be like this!" Tao Ying shook his head and retorted.
She also discovered that Xu Lingfeng looked very haggard on the outside, but his momentum was very high, and his boundless fighting spirit and murderous intent could be sensed from a distance!
Especially the light emitted from his eyes is like two sharp swords, capable of cutting through anything!
This doesn't look like a sign of weakness.
"Dean Tao, hasn't Chu Tang come yet?" Tao Ying was startled by a voice in front of her. She looked up and saw that it was Huang Changfeng, the owner of the Guanqi Building.
At this time, Huang Changfeng continued with a look of displeasure on his face: "A yellow-haired boy makes so many people wait for him alone. He has no etiquette at all and he doesn't know any rules!"
As soon as he finished speaking, many people who came to watch the battle also agreed.
Tao Ying finally understood that the other party wanted to arouse public anger and suppress Chu Tang's reputation and momentum.
"Lord Huang, why are you in a hurry? It's not even half past half past Xu!" Tao Ying explained with a smile, "Besides, Shen Governor is still down there handling things. He is not in a hurry. Why are you in a hurry? Chu Tang is Everyone in the public servants is most likely to act according to time and rules, unlike Jiang Hu Cao Cao who acts rashly!"
"..." Huang Changfeng was speechless. If he continued talking, he would really become a fool.
"That's right, Mr. Huang, we are here to watch the battle. When to appear and when to duel, that is the protagonist's business. We don't have to go over and over to make decisions for others, right?" The one who interrupted was the Deputy Commander of Liangzhou of the Guards. Make Tang Yue.
He was also one of the witnesses invited by Shen Zuo. Not long after he came here, he heard Huang Changfeng making things difficult for Tao Ying and couldn't help but come over and defend her.
Huang Changfeng sneered and walked away silently.
It’s better not to mess with those damned guards!
Luoshen Valley is not afraid of Zhen Yiwei, but his Guanqi Building is going to open for business after all, so it is difficult to offend Zhen Yiwei easily.
Otherwise, if people find some excuse to come to check you every day, who would not be afraid of outsiders and dare to come to your door to do business?
Seeing Huang Changfeng walk away, Tang Yue turned back and said to Tao Ying: "Xiaoying, this Huang Changfeng has always been cunning, you don't need to be polite to him! If it's different, just give him a slap when you go up and he will behave!"
Tao Ying rolled her eyes and complained in her heart, "It's because of the skin on your body that you are so good!" Otherwise, if they are both strong in the Sixth Realm, who is afraid of whom?
"Isn't Chu Tang here yet?" Tang Yue looked around and asked.
Tao Ying said depressedly: "He will show up naturally when he says he should show up. This guy has been pretending to be mysterious recently. I think he is going to do something amazing again!"
Tang Yue screamed strangely: "Xunwu Ling, is there anything more amazing than this?"
Tao Ying glanced at him and said calmly: "Luoshen Valley has even found out the regulations of the Xunwu Order from hundreds of years ago. Are you, a guard in armor, afraid?"
"What am I afraid of? I am a guard!" Tang Yue snorted coldly.
Tao Ying smiled and said: "Although the Yiyi Guards are not included in the imperial organization, they are also members of the royal family. If I remember correctly, the Xunwu Order was set up by Taizu, and the objects of the challenge also included members of the royal family. Official position, right? If any organization or person covets the position and power of your Yiwei, and a high-level warrior comes out to challenge you, you have to accept it!"
Tang Yue paused and asked, "Xiaoying, if you have anything to say, just say it directly. There is no need to beat around the bush with me."
Tao Ying said: "I plan to contact some officials and ask them to write to the court to request that this outdated regulation of Xunwu Ling be banned."
Tang Yue took a deep look at her and said, "Our guards will definitely follow suit.
Tao Ying smiled.
As she said, no one is willing to give away the fruits of decades of hard work to outsiders, especially this person who only grabbed these fruits of victory because of his high martial arts skills and successful challenge!
Beings like Zhenyiwei who surpassed the power of the imperial court did not want such a situation to occur.
Today is different from the past. Today's Dayao has complete institutions and sufficient talent reserves. There is no need to seek military orders!
Apart from anything else, if the Xunwu Order has effects in various fields, then the royal family should be the most panicked.
The Yiyiwei is their sword. If it is not used by their people, I'm afraid they won't even be able to sleep.
Tang Yue looked at Tao Ying and said, "Xiaoying, you have worked hard to prevent Chu Tang from future troubles!"
Tao Ying sneered: "Why don't you get the advantage and act like a good boy!"
"I...oh, look, the governor is here!" Tang Yue pointed to the stairs and changed the subject.
Supported by a group of guards, Shen Zuo went upstairs. He first greeted his colleagues, and then chatted with martial arts people from all walks of life.
He did a good job, combining the thoroughness of an official with the magnanimity of a martial artist, hardly leaving anyone in the cold.
Even Xu Lingfeng, who was silent and ignored him, did not feel any embarrassment when Shen Zuo received no response to his greeting. He turned around to greet the witnesses he invited and talked to them for a while about the rules of the duel.
Shen Zuo reiterated two rules:
First, the Xunwu Ling challenge time is limited to half an hour!
When the time is up, whoever attacks the two sides in the duel will violate the rules. Witnesses can stop them, regardless of life or death.
The second is that Xunwu Ling is not limited to life or death!
Before the time is up, no matter what situation arises, outsiders are not allowed to intervene, otherwise everyone can attack together.
"Everyone, Dayao's rules cannot be ignored! Anyone who breaks the rules will be at odds with the court. And the court will not let anyone offend the court!" Finally, Shen Zuo warned everyone seriously, "I I just hope that this Xun Wu Ling duel can proceed smoothly according to the rules, and absolutely nothing will happen! I hope you will not embarrass me!"
As he spoke, his eyes scanned the faces of Tao Ying and Huang Changfeng several times.
Everyone knows that Huang Changfeng represents Luoshen Valley, and he must be concerned about Xu Lingfeng's safety.
In the eyes of outsiders, Tao Ying is also Chu Tang's backstage, and their relationship is irreversible.
In order to prevent anything from happening to these two people, Shen Zuo acted coquettishly and invited them to be one of the witnesses of the duel.
In other words, both of them are in the ranks of referees and are responsible for supervising that this martial arts order can be carried out according to the rules.
In this case, where would they have any chance to break the rules? !
Unless they don’t want to hang out in Dayao anymore!
No matter how bizarre, deceptive or inappropriate the Xunwu Order is, it is still a rule set by the founding ancestor of Dayao. Before it is banned, the entire Dayao royal family and court will try their best to maintain the operation of this rule.
Anyone who breaks the rules will be against the entire Yao officialdom, and will not be able to explain to Taizu and the world until he dies!
Huang Changfeng cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, sir, we will definitely act according to the rules."
He has confidence in Xu Lingfeng, and these rules are beneficial to Xu Lingfeng no matter how you look at them.
Others may think that the half-hour rule will be beneficial to Chu Tang. As long as he survives this time, he will be fine.
However, in turn, Huang Changfeng felt that this was more beneficial to Xu Lingfeng:
First of all, half an hour is enough to kill Chu Tang.
In addition, if Chu Tang is more powerful and Xu Lingfeng is in a dangerous situation, he in the Sixth Realm will have a better chance of surviving for half an hour!
In short, no matter how you look at it, Xu Lingfeng has the advantage.
Of course, Huang Changfeng felt that the last point was unlikely to happen.
A disciple of the Sixth Realm Dacheng Martial Arts Holy Land, who possesses unique skills, can he still kill a fifth-level little catcher?
Play!
I have the advantage in this game! Huang Changfeng was very confident.
Facing the governor's warning, Tao Ying's face flashed with uneasiness, but he could only nod his head.
She glanced at Tang Yue secretly and cursed in a low voice: "Tang Yue, it's all your fault!"
Tang Yue was very innocent: "What's wrong with me?"
Tao Ying said angrily: "You should have given Chu Tang the token of Zhenyiwei earlier. Once the token is revealed, will what happened today happen? Others may dare to take action against Zhenyiwei, but in a martial arts world like Luoshen Valley, Holy Land, in order to prevent the royal family from thinking too much, they definitely don’t dare to deal with this matter of seeking military orders!”
Tang Yue smiled bitterly. In fact, the tokens were already prepared. In the end, he hesitated. It was because it involved Luoshen Valley that he did not dare to give the tokens to Chu Tang easily.
But he understood Tao Ying's temperament, and if he continued to argue, he would be in more trouble, so he could only smile and apologize.
Time passed little by little, the night completely fell, and the whole sky became dark.
Only the bright, round moon hung in the sky, illuminating the platform of the Moon Viewing Tower.
It is worthy of being the top of Qingcheng, the tallest building. Standing at a high place, I feel that the bright moon is directly above my head, and I can reach out and pick it up.
But Chu Tang hasn't appeared yet, and many people are even more impatient.
"What are you doing! It's such a hot day and no one has come yet? It's too much to ask so many of us to wait for him alone!"
"That's right! It's late at night, I came all the way to Qingcheng, not just to eat fire and smoke here! If there is no show to watch, wouldn't it be better for me to hug some beauties and listen to some music?"
"You said... the person named Chu didn't dare to come because he was afraid and escaped in the face of the battle, right?"
"Escape? That's not true, is it? Is he shameless?"
"How much is a pound of face worth? What's the use of face if you don't have your life! Six realms beat five realms, it's me and I'm running away!"
"This... what you said makes so much sense, I'm speechless."
"Grandma's! Is the person named Chu coming?"
"Yeah, why don't you fight?"
Maybe it was the hot weather, or maybe it was the impatient waiting, but the crowd suddenly became excited.
The governor Shen Zuo felt flustered for a while, fearing that something would happen.
This is the Governor's Mansion, and Chu Tang wants to duel at Guanyue Tower. He initially disagreed, but could not resist Tao Ying's persuasion, and finally decided to take over the duel with Wu Ling.
If Chu Tang doesn't go to war and something goes wrong, he, the governor, won't be able to live with it!
Apart from anything else, he could not bear the crime of causing the royal family to lose face.
Shen Zuo, who was panicking, quickly found Tao Ying and asked anxiously: "Dean Tao, where is Chu Tang?"
Tao Ying looked at the sky and said, "It's not yet Xu Shizhong."
Shen Zuo's forehead was sweating: "It's almost there, less than half a shot is left!"
"He will come!" Tao Ying said.
"Are you sure?" Shen Zuo asked again.
Tao Ying glanced at him and said nothing.
Shen Ya, who was standing behind Tao Ying, also whispered: "Dean, Qingyue mentioned to me that Chu Tang is the most greedy and afraid of death. He... won't really run away, right? Focus all of our attention. Here, he takes the opportunity to run away? What a way to divert the tiger away from the mountain!"
Tao Ying glared at her and said, "Don't talk nonsense!"
"That's what Qingyue said!" Shen Ya retorted unconvinced.
After telling her this, Shen Zuo's hands and feet felt cold on a hot day.
Shivering!
"It's over, it's over!" Shen Zuo only had one thought in his mind, he was going to be tricked to death by that bitch Tao Ying!
At this time, Huang Changfeng also took the opportunity to touch Xu Lingfeng and said in a low voice: "Lingfeng, the person named Chu really ran away, right? We have to chase him quickly, otherwise we won't be able to avenge him!"
"No!" Xu Lingfeng said firmly, "He will come!"
Huang Changfeng was stunned for a moment and said, "How do you know?"
Xu Lingfeng said leisurely: "On a full moon night, on the top of Qingcheng; a sword coming from the west, flying immortals from the sky. It is said that these words came from Chu Tang's mouth. To be able to say such convincing words about a duel, I I don’t believe he will miss tonight’s good day.”
Huang Changfeng followed Xu Lingfeng's movement of raising his head and looked up. He saw a bright moon embedded in the black sky, and its bright and flawless light poured down, shining on the desolate heart.
Just as he was savoring the smell, he breathed, the night wind stirred, and white shadows fluttered.
"He's here!" Xu Lingfeng's deep voice suddenly sounded.