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A Qing Gate Disciple, who was leading the group, retreated about three zhang and then charged towards the cliff. His steps were incredibly swift, and his body moved through the cliff like a celestial fire streaking across the sky, constantly flying towards the destination on the opposite bank.

However, when he was still ten zhang away, the man gradually lost his strength, and with nowhere to gain leverage, he fell vertically to the bottom of the cliff.

Those standing on the cliff could faintly hear the sound of flesh and bone impacting the ground.

“Tsk, tsk.”

Everyone's eyes showed regret.

To span over ninety zhang in one step, this light footwork was already considered unrivaled in the region.

But to die like this was truly a pity.

Following this, the remaining few individuals performed the Heavenly Abyss Leap, each having a different Profound Truth of light footwork.

Some moved like thunder, constantly flashing and shifting in the air, actually able to borrow strength from emptiness!

Some moved according to their hearts, their figures rising and falling, soaring like riding the wind and Dragon, galloping through the sky.

Some transformed Qi to control their forms, moving with light and natural grace, like flying fireflies, leaving no trace…

…

Watching these people perform their light footwork, you felt your horizons broaden. In your excitement, you gained a deeper understanding of Wangxia Eight Steps.

However, in the end, only two successfully reached the opposite bank, three fell to their deaths, and two survived by using short swords to embed themselves in the cliff face, suspended in mid-air.

Seeing that two people had successfully reached the opposite bank, the Qing Gate Sect Head clapped his hands and laughed loudly.

“Good, good!”

“My cultivation of you was not in vain!”

Seeing that the two were exhausted, the Qing Gate Sect Head's figure moved like a phantom, instantly bringing the two back.

As for the two who were suspended on the cliff face with short swords, the Qing Gate Sect Head ignored them, letting them slowly climb down to the bottom of the cliff.

Watching the Qing Gate Disciples with such excellent light footwork, you couldn't help but feel a slight doubt.

Because the light footwork of these Qing Gate members was excessively good. If their light footwork was so good, they naturally wouldn't let you go, and you wouldn't be able to escape their pursuit.

After pondering for a long time, you decided to straightforwardly reveal your identity and confront the Qing Gate Sect Head in front of these Jianghu Martial Artists.

Now that your Empress Goddess Skill has reached Major Achievement, it is truly difficult for anyone in this world to harm you.

Then, you walked directly towards the Qing Gate Sect Head.

You just didn't notice that when Fei Lingxue saw you walk over, a never-before-seen panic appeared in her eyes.

She retreated with lotus steps, vanishing into the crowd in an instant.

The Qing Gate Sect Head, seeing you approach, was somewhat surprised, not understanding what you intended to do.

The Jianghu Martial Artists behind you tried to dissuade you.

“Brother, don't go over there. These Qing Gate members are ruthless and skilled in poison. Why would you want to provoke them now?”

“I know him, but I don't know his name. However, he has a nickname: Unnamed Swordsman.”

“It's him! I've always heard that his swordplay is divine and extremely profound, and no one has ever been able to last a single round against him.”

“Going over there now, could it be that he has a grudge against the Qing Gate?”

“I'm not sure, but I know one thing: there's a good show to watch! I didn't expect to not only see the Qing Gate's ultimate light footwork today but also such a grand spectacle!”

“…”

The Qing Gate Sect Head had also heard of your reputation. Although he didn't know your true strength, a person's name casts a long shadow.

Without real strength in this Jianghu, one simply couldn't make a name for themselves; they would have long been killed by those seeking revenge.

“My friend, may I ask why you have come here at this time?”

Seeing this, you got straight to the point.

“The case of the Su Family's annihilation in Qingyang Prefecture seven years ago, was it done by you?!”

Hearing you mention the case of the Su Family's annihilation in Qingyang Prefecture, everyone began to discuss animatedly.

“Why bring up this old matter out of nowhere?”

“The Su Family's annihilation case back then shocked the entire Jianghu, making countless Schools tremble in fear.”

“Later, the Su Family's assets were divided up within a few days, and no one knew who was responsible.”

“Yes, my father was so scared he couldn't sleep for several nights and even sent me to my grandfather's house, fearing that force would target us.”

“Jianghu rumors say that a sole son of the Su Family escaped. Could it be this Unnamed Swordsman?”

“This!”

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience was shocked.

If it really was Su Mo, the sole son of the Su Family, then it would truly be interesting.

Who knew where he had gone all these years or what fortuitous encounters he had gained.

How could someone who could make a name for themselves in the Jianghu be an ordinary person?

Just then, someone's eyes showed greed, because killing you would earn them a hundred thousand taels in bounty.

While you were confronting the Qing Gate Sect Head, he actually drew his sword and stabbed it towards your back!

No one had expected this scene.

In a flash of lightning, your Protective Aura had activated, and the assailant's blade could not advance an inch within three feet of you!

“Innate Protective Aura!”

Someone recognized your technique.

“What! It's actually Innate Protective Aura? This is something only Martial Artists who have transcended the mundane and reached the Innate realm can possess!”

“Could it be that Su Mo's cultivation has reached such a level?”

“I think so!”

“So young, probably just turned twenty. What kind of Immortal Plant, ten-thousand-year-old treasure fruit did this person eat…”

You did not turn your head, merely waved your hand backward, and an invisible surge of Qi pierced through the assailant's brain. The person who ambushed you instantly died.

Everyone exclaimed in shock at the sight.

“Gentleman Sword Bai Canghai is dead!”

“What happened just now? How did he suddenly die?”

“I don't know, I couldn't see what happened. This person seemed to have suddenly died.”

“To witness such a miraculous technique, today was truly not in vain.”

“…”

It was now the height of summer, but on Jiuhua Mountain Peak, a refreshing breeze often blew, making one feel quite pleasant.

The Qing Gate Sect Head, however, showed no trace of pleasantness, but rather obediently answered your questions.

“The matter of the Su Family's annihilation was not done by our Qing Gate.”

“Our Qing Gate did not have the strength, nor the motive.”

“And we also don't know who did it.”

“For all these years, Qing Gate has been tracing your whereabouts entirely because someone offered a hundred thousand taels of silver for your head.”

“Qing Gate is very short on money; these past few years, we've almost been unable to sustain ourselves.”

The Qing Gate Sect Head did not say anything to save face, but honestly and word for word, recounted everything.

You were very satisfied with the Qing Gate Sect Head's performance, and you also felt that the Qing Gate Sect Head was not lying.

Since he was not lying, then someone else was.

Fei Lingxue!

That's right, Fei Lingxue!

But when you looked back, Fei Lingxue's figure had already vanished, as if she had never been there.

At this sight, a sudden pang of pain struck your heart.

The suspicion that had always lingered in your mind was now confirmed.

Blood Clothes Tower.

They were the true culprits!

You felt fear towards a woman like Fei Lingxue, and at the same time, you recalled that saying.

The prettier a woman is, the more she lies!

You had fallen for it!

Chapter 93: Encountering Kong Bing Again, Fierce Pursuit

You left Jiuhua Mountain. When you reached the foot of the mountain, you found that the bamboo house where you and Fei Lingxue often spent time had also been completely dismantled.

It was as if nothing had ever happened.

Thinking of the past, you only felt that it had all been a deception.

You were like a toy manipulated in the palm of Fei Lingxue's hand.

“Cough!”

You suddenly coughed, and looking down, a pool of blood appeared on the grass.

Only then did you realize that when a person is heartbroken to the extreme, they truly can vomit blood.

This wicked woman!

For a moment, your mind was in a chaotic mess.

You didn't know what to do now.

Blood Clothes Tower.

Your eyes gradually firmed. You would go to the Blood-Clad Tower Headquarters now and confront Fei Lingxue face to face.

You still remembered the way back.

You began to walk westward all the way.

It was the same route you had taken when you first left the Blood-Clad Tower Headquarters.

It was three days later when you returned to the Blood-Clad Tower Headquarters.

You had not stopped for a moment on the journey.

But you were still too late.

The Blood-Clad Tower Headquarters was now deserted, with no trace of human presence.

You began to search systematically, but you didn't see a single person.

In the room where you originally lived, you found the frost sword, Chasing Wind Sword, Cold Autumn Sword, and the Profound Iron Token.

Looking at the frost sword, which had not been taken, you felt an inexpressible sense of desolation.

Suddenly, you had no goal in your heart.

You could only leave dejectedly, inquiring about the Blood Clothes Tower's whereabouts in the Jianghu.

But the Blood Clothes Tower seemed to have vanished. You searched for a year without finding any information about the Blood Clothes Tower.

Finally, out of desperation, you found the people of Yanyu Tower and showed them the Profound Iron Token.

When the last Profound Iron Token appeared, the Yanyu Tower Master, Lu Zhaoming, personally appeared before you.

Yanzhou Prefecture, a strategically located area with thirteen subordinate counties.

Mount Tai within Yanzhou Prefecture is the foremost of the Five Great Mountains, carrying thousands of years of cultural heritage. Countless emperors have come here to perform the Feng and Shan sacrifices.

On Jade Emperor Peak, you stood alone, holding the frost sword, gazing into the distance, watching the surging sea of clouds.

In your hand, you held the Profound Iron Token, quietly waiting for Lu Zhaoming's arrival.