Published: March 7, 2025
Chapter 273: Eternal Marvel, Sun and Moon Shine Together!
That night, Zhongzhou City was still in chaos. However, the Heaven-asking Sword did not appear, nor did the Hades Blade.
Although they did not show up, the competition among martial artists did not cease. By now, many descendants of the Heaven-asking Sword and grandsons of the Hades Blade Saint had already met untimely deaths.
What went unnoticed by most was that, on this night, a number of mysterious, elusive figures in black masks had suddenly appeared, possessing frighteningly high martial skills.
They moved stealthily, vigilantly watching every corner of the city where trouble might arise, waiting for the appearance of the Heaven-asking Sword or the Hades Blade.
Tonight, the sky was clear, and although the moon was not full, it was still bright.
In a corner where no one knew, on such a night, the Heaven-asking Sword and the Hades Blade had secretly come together.
Under the moonlight, Dong Wushang, Rocky Luo, Ji Mo, and Rui Butong sat quietly on a branch of a large pine tree, resembling four squirrels gathered for a meeting.
"Have you really made up your mind?" Dong Wushang asked gravely.
"Mm." Ji Mo nodded silently.
"In that case, this might drag our own families into it," Dong Wushang said without a hint of emotion.
"So what?" Ji Mo's usual nonchalance was replaced by a deeper seriousness. "The appearance of the Nine Calamity Sword means the martial arts world is facing a reshuffle. If the Ji Family is destined to decline in this turmoil, it doesn’t matter if it's a little earlier. But if the Ji Family can take advantage of this opportunity… I would be quite pleased."
Ji Mo's expression turned heavy as he said this, suddenly breaking into a wry smile. "Moreover, this trial is led by my dear brother... cough, I seriously doubt that when it comes to the crucial moment and this sword and blade are placed before him, he will even bother to lift an eyelid…"
Rocky Luo and Rui Butong shrugged their shoulders, and Dong Wushang almost burst into laughter, unable to hold back. "You're right, your brother is indeed one of the rare oddities in the martial arts world!"
"Such flattery only makes me roll my eyes at you," Ji Mo sighed. "Though I know you speak the truth, it's really not very pleasant to hear."
"What I find most puzzling is... why does your Ji Family let your brother be the eldest young master... what’s even more puzzling is how someone as lazy as him... cultivated such martial skills... I’m still puzzled about why... I remain puzzled about..." Rocky Luo furrowed his brows, his expression serious as if discussing an academic issue.
"What you should really be puzzled about is... why your mouth is like a cesspool; even if you block the entrance, the stench doesn't go away!" Ji Mo glared fiercely.
Rui Butong burst out laughing, falling from the tree, and then clumsily climbed back up, lying on the trunk and silently laughing in pain.
Dong Wushang was at a loss.
Trying to discuss serious matters with these guys was simply impossible.
"Rest assured, your Dong Clan will be fine. Your brother, Dong Wulei, is very measured, and... as far as I know, your brother's skills are extraordinary, so there’s nothing to worry about," Ji Mo reassured him.
"But my brother is another matter," Rocky Luo said, his face full of worry. "That bastard Luo Kewu seems calm on the surface, but let me tell you, that's all a facade. His temper is explosive to a degree you can't imagine, and once he goes wild, it’ll be a disaster."
"Isn't there you?" Ji Mo looked at Rocky Luo with disdain. "At the crucial moment, wouldn’t you remind him?"
"Me remind him? What if I ruin the eldest young master’s plans? You lot wouldn’t skin me alive?" Rocky Luo protested.
"Then make your own decision," Dong Wushang said. "However, this time, Gu Duxing's Gu Family is destined to suffer greatly. Mo Tianyun is using them as pawns, and Gu Yanyang and Gu Yanyue are both eager for achievement and narrow-minded, competing for power..."