145: resentment

"Please!"

Xianyue Sect Master returned the bow.

Looking at the Spiritual Artifact Zhou Leren was using, his heart settled.

His single right arm formed a hand seal, and a faint moonlight Aura emerged from his body.

With a thought, from his Storage Pouch at his waist, two crescent moons intertwined and flew out, spinning, finally forming a full moon that floated beside him.

This was the High Grade, second-tier Spiritual Artifact, shuang yue ren (twin moon blades), held by Xianyue Sect Master.

"Be careful!"

Zhou Leren’s expression was serious as he let out a low cry towards Xianyue Sect Master.

With a toss of his left hand, the guizheng pagoda floated above his head, emitting a blue-red light that enveloped Zhou Leren’s entire body.

In his right hand, the luan fa sword lightly tapped, and Sword Qi, like a rainbow, attacked the Xianyue Sect Master in front of him.

Spiritual Qi flowed through his body, his feet stepped on water, his footwork circulated, and his figure constantly shifted.

Xianyue Sect Master did not underestimate him. Although he was at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, he had first lost an arm and then suffered severe injuries. Now, it was only by the power of Medicinal Pills that he had barely recovered to this state.

His single arm formed a hand seal, and the shuang yue ren (twin moon blades) flew out. The full moon spun rapidly, neutralizing all the incoming Sword Qi.

The moonlight Aura circulated around him, and the shuang yue ren (twin moon blades) split into two. Two crescent-shaped blades flew out from the left and right sides, slashing towards Zhou Leren, who was constantly changing his position in the distance.

His feet never stopped, and his figure also flickered. The Sword Qi reached him, but only pierced through an afterimage.

"Clang!"

The two crescent moons crashed heavily onto the guizheng pagoda, which had grown several zhang tall, emitting a loud collision sound.

The guizheng pagoda trembled slightly, and Zhou Leren’s face turned pale. Although the guizheng pagoda was powerful, his Spiritual Qi was slightly inferior to that of Xianyue Sect Master, who was at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage.

However, Zhou Leren had anticipated this. While the guizheng pagoda was fending off the attack of the two crescent blades.

The two pure Golden Vow Wheels (Technique/Defense) stacked behind him suddenly separated, splitting from two into six, quietly disappearing behind Zhou Leren.

They appeared at six different positions around Xianyue Sect Master, who was currently controlling the crescent blades.

Six golden Vow Wheels (Technique/Defense) moved as swiftly as light, attacking Xianyue Sect Master simultaneously.

Xianyue Sect Master’s right hand changed its seal, and a moon-colored circular shield appeared around him.

"Bang!"

The six Vow Wheels (Technique/Defense) slammed heavily onto the moon-colored shield.

They were bounced away by the moon-colored shield.

Xianyue Sect Master’s expression changed slightly; this attack was indeed not weak. His thoughts shifted, and he was about to control the shuang yue ren (twin moon blades) to disengage from attacking the guizheng pagoda when.

Zhou Leren’s eyes lit up, and he let out a low cry in his heart:

"Suppress!"

Above his head, the guizheng pagoda once again grew several zhang larger. He pointed a finger, suppressing the two shuang yue ren (twin moon blades) that were about to disengage within the guizheng pagoda.

Inside the guizheng pagoda, the shuang yue ren (twin moon blades) continuously struck the guizheng pagoda, making 'clang clang' sounds.

Zhou Leren held his sword. Since he had trapped the shuang yue ren (twin moon blades), he would not easily let go of such an opportunity.

His figure disappeared, and he quickly flew towards Xianyue Sect Master.

The luan fa sword in his hand continuously swung out, attacking the retreating Xianyue Sect Master along with the six golden Vow Wheels (Technique/Defense).

Xianyue Sect Master’s moon-colored shield constantly shook, and his figure rapidly moved away.

He mentally controlled the shuang yue ren (twin moon blades) trapped within the guizheng pagoda.

However, after a short while, Xianyue Sect Master gave up. That pagoda was unusual, and it would likely be impossible to free the shuang yue ren (twin moon blades) in a short time.

With a flick of his right hand from his waist, a moon-white treasured sword appeared in his hand.

With a casual slash, a moon-colored stream of light flew out, once again shattering the incoming Sword Qi.

His figure paused, and instead of retreating, he advanced, meeting Zhou Leren, who was chasing him.

The moon-white treasured sword continuously swung, fending off the six Vow Wheels (Technique/Defense) that flew in an intertwined manner.

Zhou Leren’s thoughts turned, and the six golden Vow Wheels (Technique/Defense) re-merged into two.

They were recalled to Zhou Leren’s side.

One Golden Vow Wheel (Technique/Defense) expanded, encircling his body, transforming into a golden light shield, while another Vow Wheel (Technique/Defense) appeared behind him, acting at the opportune moment.

The two quickly approached each other, moonlight and Sword Qi constantly intertwining, attacking the protective spells around them.

In an instant, the two met, sword light flashing like lightning. In just a few breaths, they clashed more than ten times.

Zhou Leren held the luan fa sword. Each hit had the effect of disrupting the flow of Spiritual Qi, so Xianyue Sect Master had to constantly pay attention to his own Spiritual Qi circulation while defending.

The moon-white treasured sword in Xianyue Sect Master’s hand was also no ordinary item; each attack of moonlight was formidable.

As the two exchanged blows, their positions rapidly changed. The people below and Elder Qingshuang both watched with worried expressions as the two figures, whose Spiritual Qi was in chaos, whose power was astonishing, and whose forms were constantly shifting, fought.

As the two fought, the injuries on Xianyue Sect Master’s body, which had been forcibly suppressed by the power of the Medicinal Pills, were about to flare up again, and his Aura began to decline.

Even the defenses around him became a little unstable.

"Good opportunity."

Zhou Leren seized this opening. The Golden Vow Wheel (Technique/Defense) that had been constantly jumping behind him suddenly flew out, slicing through a weak point in Xianyue Sect Master’s moon-white shield.

"Snap!"

The moon-white shield shattered, and Xianyue Sect Master’s face changed. He forcefully gathered a breath of Qi, wanting to suppress his old injuries again.

The Golden Vow Wheel (Technique/Defense) attacked from behind again. In front of him, the Sword Qi of the luan fa sword was already close, and Zhou Leren was rapidly approaching.

Xianyue Sect Master’s face was pale. Moonlight re-condensed, protecting his body.

However, the moonlight, hastily condensed, was once again broken by the incoming Golden Vow Wheel (Technique/Defense).

Zhou Leren arrived in front of Xianyue Sect Master with his Sword Qi. The luan fa sword in his hand continuously stabbed, and Xianyue Sect Master wielded his moon-white treasured sword to resist with difficulty.

However, those many Sword Qi could not be completely blocked after all.

The Sword Qi entered his body, carving out bloody wounds.

Xianyue Sect Master’s Aura dropped again.

Zhou Leren, with his years of refined skill and combat experience, naturally would not let go of such a good opportunity.

His attacks became even more ferocious.

The bloody wounds on Xianyue Sect Master’s body continuously increased. The injuries within his body could no longer be suppressed. Suffering from both internal and external ailments, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his breath weak.

"You lost."

Zhou Leren saw Xianyue Sect Master in this state and knew that he no longer had the strength to fight. Just as he was about to withdraw his sword and stop, Xianyue Sect Master spat out another mouthful of fresh blood, and his body rapidly moved closer towards Zhou Leren.

"Pfft ~"

The luan fa sword pierced into Xianyue Sect Master’s chest.

"What do you mean by this?"

Zhou Leren’s expression changed, and he shouted loudly.

This Xianyue Sect Master actually sought death on his own accord.

"Cough ~"

Xianyue Sect Master’s treasured sword loosened in his hand, letting it fall.

"Senior Brother!"

"Master!"

"Sect Head!"

Seeing this situation, the people below changed their expressions drastically.

Elder Qingshuang and Jiang Weirou were about to approach when Xianyue Sect Master shouted loudly to stop them:

"Don't move!"

Elder Qingshuang was about to disregard Xianyue Sect Master’s words and forcefully step forward when she was pulled back by Jiang Weirou behind her.

"Yue Ren, I presume that’s not your real name, is it?"

Feeling his life force rapidly draining away, Xianyue Sect Master did not care.

Zhou Leren’s expression was complex, but he dared not pull out the sword in his hand.

"That's right, my surname is Zhou, and my given name is Le Ren."

"So it's someone from the Zhou Family..."

Xianyue Sect Master’s heart settled. He ignored the blood gushing from his mouth.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, as someone from the Zhou Family, you must surely distinguish clearly between gratitude and grievances."

Zhou Leren nodded gently.

"Now, I have been defeated by your hand, and Junior Brother Huoye is already dead. Can the grievance between you and my Crescent Moon Sect be considered settled..."

Xianyue Sect Master spoke with difficulty, but as he said this, his heart was a little nervous.

"Yes."

Zhou Leren sighed softly in his heart and nodded.

"Sect Head, just say what you want to say."

At this point, how could Zhou Leren not know Xianyue Sect Master’s intentions?

Xianyue Sect Master actually wanted to use his own life to settle the grievances with him.

"I don't have much time, so since that's the case, I'll speak directly."

"Junior Sister Qingshuang deliberately showed a flaw back then, which should be considered a favor to Fellow Daoist Zhou."

"I want to use this favor to exchange for a request from you."

There was a hint of pleading in Xianyue Sect Master’s eyes.

"Please speak."

"I wish for my disciple, Weirou, to become your Dao Companion, Fellow Daoist."

"Of course, if Fellow Daoist is unwilling, I hope Fellow Daoist can take Weirou away, to preserve a Legacy for my sect."

Becoming Dao Companions would preserve the lives of the sect's people, which was the best choice. However, if Zhou Leren was unwilling, then he could only settle for the next best thing: to leave a Legacy for the Crescent Moon Sect, ensuring the Crescent Moon Sect’s Legacy would not be extinguished. In this way, he would also be worthy of the Crescent Moon Sect’s ancestors... Xianyue Sect Master’s heart was filled with sorrow.

"This..."

Zhou Leren paused after hearing this, but in a moment, his expression returned to normal.

He gently shook his head at the dying Xianyue Sect Master before him.

Xianyue Sect Master’s spirit trembled. There was no greater sorrow than a dead heart, and his last hope shattered at this moment.

"Sect Head, let's talk about these matters later."

Zhou Leren said softly, but Xianyue Sect Master’s hope was shattered; how could he still hear Zhou Leren’s words?

"Wanting to die isn't that easy."

Zhou Leren thought to himself. A Medicinal Pill appeared in his hand and was flicked into Xianyue Sect Master’s mouth with lightning speed.

Spiritual Qi surged from his hand, pouring into Xianyue Sect Master’s body, helping him refine the medicinal power.

The High Grade healing Medicinal Pill produced by Xuanqing Sect had extraordinary effects and was trustworthy. As long as there was still a breath left, it could keep a life hanging on.

As for the rest, it could only be slowly recuperated with time.