Chapter 111 A Stunning Shot

"Nether Prison Demonic Art?!"

Yan Chu landed on the river surface, looking at the four characters on the Secret Manual, truly quite surprised.

"It couldn't be that coincidental, could it?"

What was the purpose of his trip to Tianshui Prefecture? Wasn't it for the Nether Prison Demonic Art?

But now, with hundreds of miles still to go before reaching the prefecture city, the Secret Manual had just fallen into his hands so easily?

Could this be the legendary pie falling from the sky?

He looked again at the soul-reaping rope in his right hand.

Held in his hand, the soul-reaping rope was actually twisting on its own, emitting a powerful force from the rope, trying to break free.

This force was probably no less than the full strength of a Fifth Realm Martial Artist, right?

Furthermore, the iron hook at the end of the soft rope had somehow reached behind his head, hooking down toward the back of his skull.

Snap!

Yan Chu didn't even turn his head; he extended two fingers and clamped down on the iron hook, holding it fast. Even with the soft rope thrashing wildly, it couldn't move.

"This damn thing..."

Yan Chu frowned slightly, put the Secret Manual into his inventory, grabbed both ends of the soul-reaping rope, and pulled hard.

Snap!

The soul-reaping rope was pulled straight. A creaking sound rang out, and a sense of begging for mercy was faintly emitted from the rope.

"This..."

It has sentience!

"Could it be a Divine Weapon?"

Yan Chu hadn't seen a Divine Weapon before, but he understood weapon Ranks and knew that above Famous Weapons were Divine Weapons.

"My luck is simply too good!"

Yan Chu beamed with joy.

He suddenly remembered something and took out the Changhu Jade Pendant that Shen Zuirong had given him not long ago.

Shen Zuirong had said that wearing this jade pendant on his person would bring long-lasting fortune and longevity, and his luck would become very good.

He didn't expect it to take effect so quickly!

But before he could observe it carefully, a loud shout suddenly came from above.

"You're courting death! Put down the soul-reaping rope!!"

A figure was seen falling from above the canyon. While still in mid-air, a massive amount of True Yuan filled half the canyon, and a blood-colored finger beam shot toward Yan Chu.

Qu Hefeng's expression was ferocious.

Above him, Yu Qun and Liao Huawen followed closely.

He had to get the soul-reaping rope and use the power of the Divine Weapon to stand a chance against the two of them.

"People from the Holy Lotus Sect?"

Yan Chu looked up at the blood-essence finger beam.

With a cold gaze, he also shot out a finger beam.

Three-Point Divine Finger, Severing Jade and Dividing Gold!

Boom!

It was the same finger beam, but the power was worlds apart.

With Yan Chu's point, the countless rocks and soil falling from above disintegrated instantly, decomposed into fine dust by the overflowing power of the finger beam, drifting down onto the river surface like a thick fog.

Bang!

The finger beam arrived first despite being launched later, easily shattering the blood-essence finger beam and landing on Qu Hefeng, who wore a stunned expression.

His body exploded into a cloud of mist, and his Primordial Spirit was also decomposed and dissipated by this finger strike.

[Killed a Holy Lotus Sect Grandmaster, feeling extremely satisfied, Experience +10000, Stunning Shot +1]

"Oh? Stunning Shot?"

Hearing the prompt that popped up, Yan Chu was somewhat surprised.

Stunning Shot was the ultimate technique of Divine Marquis Zhuge Zhengwo, one of the Four Great Constables.

This spear technique was different from the traditional, rigid, and fierce style.

The moment it hits the enemy, it can use a clever force to explode like fireworks, instantly killing the enemy.

Zhuge Zhengwo had already reached the Realm of Unity of Man and Spear, and was known as invincible in the Divine Land!

Without a doubt, this was also a powerful martial art of the same level as the Mighty Dragon Divine Palm, Cloud Dispelling Palm, and others.

The overlord spear he had obtained earlier would be useful!

This Holy Lotus Sect Grandmaster did not die in vain!

"Ah? He killed Qu Hefeng with a single finger?!"

Yu Qun and Liao Huawen, who were falling down behind, couldn't help but feel their scalps tingle when they saw Qu Hefeng explode.

Although Qu Hefeng's Realm was slightly lower than theirs, he was still a Grandmaster.

Even if they both attacked together, it would be impossible to kill him in one move, even in a hundred moves it would be impossible.

They had fought each other more than once; it was easy for them to defeat him, but it was very difficult to keep Qu Hefeng from escaping.

But now, this Grandmaster who had fought with them for over a decade had just been turned into a mist of blood by a single finger right in front of them!

Who was this person before them?

The two landed dozens of meters away from Yan Chu, looking at him with suspicion and uncertainty.

Suddenly, Yu Qun's eyes narrowed.

Looking at Yan Chu's young and handsome face, it gradually overlapped with a portrait he had seen.

"Yan Chu?!?"

"What?"

Liao Huawen turned his head, "He is Blade Demon Yan Chu?!"

Too young!

The vibrant Aura of life on the other party, his calm and collected demeanor, were all in the style of a Grandmaster.

He was truly worthy of being someone who could defy and kill a Grandmaster at such a young age. Given time, this boy would surely become a world-renowned powerhouse.

Damn it!

Yu Qun was cursing inwardly at this moment.

He watched helplessly as Yan Chu put away the soul-reaping rope.

He had spent so much effort, but ended up with nothing. Both Ding Kang and Qu Hefeng of the Yin Ming Cult were dead, not even leaving a corpse behind. He didn't know if his superiors would acknowledge this merit when he reported it.

How could Yan Chu suddenly appear here?

Yu Qun's eyes flickered, but finally, he spoke:

"Great Hero Yan, let me introduce myself. I am Yu Qun, Commander of the Six Doors in Tianshui Prefecture, and this is Liao Huawen, Vice Sect Master of the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect."

"The soul-reaping rope you just took is my property. I ask Great Hero Yan to hand it over!"

If it weren't for Yan Chu's recent fearsome reputation—slaying Grandmasters one after another—and the fact that he had just witnessed him kill Qu Hefeng, Yu Qun would never have been so polite.

After hearing the other party's words, Yan Chu sneered,

"You, a Commander of the Six Doors, are telling me now that that Demonic Weapon is yours?"

"Are you playing a Universe-level joke on me?"

"Why don't you call out to it and see if it dares to answer?"

The soul-reaping rope from earlier exuded an evil Aura that devoured Divine Sense; it clearly wasn't from the Righteous Path.

There was no reason to hand over something he had already obtained.

After Yan Chu finished speaking, he snorted coldly, tapped lightly on the water surface, and turned into a gentle breeze, returning to the deck of the ship.

"Set sail! Return!"

"Ah? We're leaving just like that?"

The people on the ship were somewhat confused. Wasn't the original destination Tianshui Prefecture?

But since Yan Chu had given the order, the people on the ship naturally wouldn't object.

Thus, the boat captain began ordering the sailors to turn the rudder, embarking on the return journey toward Longhua Prefecture.

Ma Qingzong had a relatively high cultivation level, and his eyesight far exceeded that of the others.

He had just seen Yan Chu catch two items.

Seeing him like this, he immediately had a guess in his heart.

"No way? His luck is this good?"

At this moment, he also let out the same exclamation in his heart as Yan Chu had just done.

He is truly worthy of being a Reincarnation of a celestial being; even the heavens favor him!

Watching Yan Chu not explain anything to him and simply sail away on the large ship, Yu Qun's face was gloomier than water, his eyes flashing with fierce light one moment and indignation the next.

Anyone who had been busy for half a day only to have the prize snatched away at the end would feel unhappy.

Let alone a Commander of the Six Doors?

It was just that Yan Chu's fearsome reputation preceded him, and that move he had just displayed made both of them extremely wary; they truly didn't dare to make a move.

Liao Huawen was also somewhat unhappy, but he was much better off than Yu Qun.

After all, he was only here to help.

"Let's go!"

"This matter isn't over!"

"Yan Chu took the Yin Ming Cult's Divine Weapon and Secret Manual. Once we go back, we will report it upward. The Marquis's Mansion and Governor Hong will definitely take action. He won't be laughing in the end!"

Yu Qun nodded reluctantly.

The two soared up along the canyon cliffs, borrowed force in mid-air, and returned to the top of the high canyon from earlier.

"Greetings, you two!"

When Yu Qun and his companion leaped onto the high canyon, a young man with messy hair and a bohemian style in front was waiting leisurely, grinning at the two of them.

Behind him stood a tall, robust old man.

He was dressed in brocade clothes, his silver hair combed meticulously.

Beside them, there were several others lying or sitting, including Qiao Zhique who had just left, as well as the Left and Right Protectors of the Holy Lotus Sect, and Yu Feifei.

Without exception, all of them had their cultivation sealed and were unable to move.

"Who are you people? How dare you lay a hand on the Disciples of my Flowing Cloud Sword Sect?"

Clang!

Liao Huawen's long sword left its scabbard. Sword Intent like flowing clouds poured out, and countless sword shadows descended from the sky, shrouding Mao Dongchen and the other man within them.

Having been humiliated in front of Yan Chu, he was already unhappy.

Now, this sword strike could be said to have held nothing back; every sword shadow was filled with killing intent.

"Hmph!"

Lin Santai, who was behind, instantly appeared in front of Mao Dongchen. His Peak Grandmaster Aura erupted, and all the sword shadows were instantly extinguished.

Thump, thump, thump!

Suppressed by this Aura, Yu Qun and his companion both involuntarily retreated several steps, their faces turning slightly pale.

Another expert!

The Realm was at least two levels higher than theirs!

Lin Santai stood with his hands behind his back, his expression arrogant.

"A mere Flowing Cloud Sword Sect dares to act presumptuously in front of my Changle Gang!"

"What? You are from the Changle Gang?"

Liao Huawen and his companion were shocked.

The Changle Gang was a major Gang in the North and one of the four great Gangs in the world; who in the Jianghu didn't know them?

At this moment, Yu Qun stared intently at the young man with messy hair, feeling he looked somewhat familiar.

Hearing the words "Changle Gang" from the old man, he finally remembered.

"Are you 'Dragon Whip' Mao Dongchen, fifth on the heavenly pride ranking?"

What?

The others' gazes fell upon Mao Dongchen, one after another; they didn't expect someone fifth on the heavenly pride ranking to appear before them.

Unlike Yan Chu, most of the Prodigies on the heavenly pride ranking had been famous for a long time and were idols to many young Disciples in the Jianghu.

Like Shen Yunyi earlier; Yu Feifei had only known him for a few days before developing secret feelings, all because of the bonus of his previous fame.

Moreover, Mao Dongchen had an extraordinary background; he was the son of the Changle Gang Leader, which added even more weight to his status.

Just now, the Holy Lotus Sect's Left Protector had wanted to make a move on Yu Feifei, but it was this person who appeared in time and subdued the Left Protector.

Counted this way, it should be considered a life-saving grace.

Yu Feifei's beautiful eyes couldn't help but reveal a hint of interest, and she felt somewhat grateful in her heart.

"Oh? Have we met?"

Mao Dongchen raised an eyebrow and looked at Yu Qun.

"Hehe!"

A rich smile appeared on Yu Qun's face, even bordering on fawning and flattering, "Young Master Mao, as a supreme Prodigy on the heavenly pride ranking, I have previously studied Young Master's portrait, so I recognized you."

He had been somewhat reserved in front of Yan Chu and could put on the airs of a Six Doors Commander.

But he dared not do so in front of Mao Dongchen.

No other reason! The background was just different!

Even if Yan Chu's strength and talent were above Mao Dongchen's, he didn't have one of the four great Gangs in the world backing him.

Moreover, Yan Chu had offended quite a few forces, and it was still unknown whether he could reach the Peak of the martial path.

For a Grandmaster like Yu Qun, he naturally wouldn't lower himself to fawn over a young junior with no background.

Liao Huawen also immediately changed his mindset, a smile appearing on his face,

"So it is Young Master Mao, the Young Leader of the Changle Gang, right before us. I was truly reckless just now!"

He bowed slightly to apologize to the other party.

At the same time, he signaled Yu Feifei with his eyes, telling her to fawn over Mao Dongchen more. If she could become Mao Dongchen's woman, the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect would have a huge backer, one that even the Marquis's Mansion couldn't ignore.

Mao Dongchen was very satisfied with their attitude.

He nodded slightly and reached out, saying:

"The Yin Ming Cult's soul-reaping rope should be in your hands now, right? Hand it over to me!"

"You will receive the friendship of the Changle Gang!"

"This..."

Hearing this, Yu Qun and Liao Huawen looked at each other, unable to help feeling somewhat ashamed and angry.

Seeing this, Mao Dongchen's eyes turned cold, and his tone became stern.

"What? The two of you are unwilling to hand it over?"

"Of course not!"

Liao Huawen hurriedly waved his hands to explain, recounting what had just happened below the canyon with added embellishments.

"That Yan Chu is extremely arrogant, saying that once the soul-reaping rope is in his hands, not even the Emperor himself could snatch it away!"

Yu Qun also chimed in:

"Yes! He was already a top Prodigy; now that he has the soul-reaping rope, he's probably even more like a tiger with wings!"

The two had just suffered a humiliating grievance from Yan Chu; now they couldn't wait to shift the trouble and have Mao Dongchen deal with Yan Chu.

Even if they couldn't get the soul-reaping rope, watching Yan Chu die at the hands of the Changle Gang would also be a way to vent their anger.

"Yan Chu... he is actually this arrogant?"

Mao Dongchen rubbed his chin and chuckled:

"It is rumored that this Blade Demon can defy and kill Grandmasters; I have long wanted to have a battle with him!"

"Let's see if his fame is greater or his strength is greater!"

He raised his head, looked at Yu Qun and his companion, and asked:

"In which direction did they go?"

"Toward the upper reaches of the Yang River! If we go in pursuit now, we should be able to catch up in a while!"

"Very good!"

Mao Dongchen turned back to look at Lin Santai, "Old Lin, let's go in pursuit!"

"No matter what, we must get the soul-reaping rope today!"

With the soul-reaping rope to assist him, he would be able to wrestle with that Prodigy ranked first on the heavenly pride ranking.

"Good!"

Lin Santai nodded and added, "How should we deal with these people?"

Mao Dongchen glanced at the Left and Right Protectors of the Holy Lotus Sect and said coldly, "Two cultists, what are they being kept for?"

"Young Master Mao, spare..."

Bang!

Before they could finish their sentence, both were crushed into a mist of blood by Lin Santai's Aura.

This scene made the two women, Qiao Zhique and Yu Feifei, turn pale with fright, fearing they would end up with the same fate.

Liao Huawen hurriedly pleaded,

"Young Master Mao, have mercy!"

He pointed at Yu Feifei and said, "This is a Disciple of my Flowing Cloud Sword Sect, deeply favored by our Sect Master. She has long admired such a Prodigy as Young Master Mao."

Mao Dongchen nodded, his expression softening somewhat.

This woman could be kept; after he obtained the soul-reaping rope and stayed in Tianshui Prefecture for a while, he could use her to relax.

Yu Qun also pointed at Qiao Zhique and said at the right moment:

"Young Master Mao, this woman was originally the top courtesan of the Full Moon Tower, and she is still a maiden. You can take her into your chambers to relieve your fatigue!"

Qiao Zhique looked at Yu Qun, her pretty face looking ugly as she said, "Commander Yu, you—"

Yu Qun's expression was cold, "Shut up!"

"You are just a courtesan from a brothel; now that you have such a Prodigy and outstanding talent as Young Master Mao, he is a dragon among men that you couldn't climb up to in several lifetimes. What are you unhappy about?"

Qiao Zhique's cherry lips moved, but she couldn't say a word.

Her strength was low; what power of resistance did she have in front of several Grandmasters?

She could only helplessly accept reality.

Thinking of how she had been hiding and fleeing, in the end, she still couldn't have her freedom!

At this moment, her heart was filled with bitterness.

Mao Dongchen looked Qiao Zhique up and down carefully, a lecherous glint appearing in the depths of his eyes.

Compared to the girl in the pink dress, Yu Feifei, he preferred Qiao Zhique more.

Tall figure, exquisite curves, and a stunningly beautiful face.

When the time came, he would bring the two women together and have a good time with them!