Chương 212: Entering Kongtong

"Today I will show you the immortal sword techniques of my Kongtong Sect."

Bai Feiyu wore a smug smile, but his gaze sharpened, his smile vanished, and his longsword shot towards Zhao Rui.

Zhao Rui coveted this immortal sword technique, so he naturally wouldn't use his true skills. He simply pointed a finger, and the "evolved" Xuan Yin Sword Finger emitted a sword beam to meet the opponent's immortal sword.

"A copyable martial arts technique has been discovered: Xuan Tian Sword Technique. Copy?"

"Copy!"

There is absolutely no need to hesitate.

To be honest, Zhao Rui didn't have many sword techniques. After all, the way of martial arts is that great skill lies in simplicity, and in the later stages, there are not many opportunities to use sword techniques.

The most advanced technique he possesses is the Thunderclap Sword Technique.

It also focuses on a powerful, explosive attack, with wide, sweeping moves. There's nothing fancy about it.

Furthermore, he possesses sword intent; not to mention the return of ten thousand swords to their origin, even transforming a sword into a rainbow would not be difficult for him.

However, he did not have a sword in his hand and rarely used sword techniques.

"Sword pointing?"

Bai Feiyu was a discerning person. Seeing that Zhao Rui could use his sword finger out of thin air and even fight against his immortal sword, he knew that this person was not easy to deal with.

He became more serious.

His moves became increasingly fierce.

The Xuan Tian Sword Technique is the top-level sword control technique of the Guixu Kongtong Sect. It allows one to use the power of the soul and true energy to control the long sword in hand, achieving a state of sword moving with the mind and primordial harmony.

This set of techniques, combined with a special weapon-controlling method, allows one to temper and control ordinary swords through unique techniques.

Even without cultivating sword intent or possessing a supreme divine sword, it doesn't prevent Dong disciples from flying on their swords and becoming masters of sword control.

This is fundamentally different from the Emei School's sword intent driving the divine sword.

Bai Feiyu stood tall and straight, his movements graceful and unrestrained as he moved about, his long sword swirling around him, the sword moving with him, the sword pointing out as he moved.

The humming sound of the longsword cutting through the air was extremely pleasant, as if it were music accompanying his swordplay.

The other disciples who followed cheered, giving Zhao Rui a strange feeling.

I was there to act alongside him and let him show off his good looks.

After exchanging hundreds of blows, the system notified that the copy was complete. Zhao Rui, too lazy to tease him any longer, simply swayed his body, dodged his longsword, and grabbed it with his other hand.

"It's not that great, is it?"

Zhao Rui flicked his finger across the sword, and the blade emitted a ringing sound.

Bai Feiyu's expression changed drastically. He tried his best to form a magic seal, but found that the longsword did not move at all in the opponent's hand, as if it had lost control.

"Give me back my flying sword—" Bai Feiyu reached out to snatch the longsword from Zhao Rui's hand.

"Here you go, scrap metal!"

With a casual wave of his hand, Zhao Rui sent his longsword flying towards Bai Feiyu.

Bai Feiyu quickly dodged, reached out and gripped the longsword, regaining control.

"Here you go, take good care of it!"

Zhao Rui laughed heartily, his figure blurred, and his palm struck out like the wind, launching thirteen attacks in a flash.

Bai Feiyu frantically swung his sword to defend himself, his usual graceful sword-flying style completely gone.

"Sword, come!"

Zhao Rui stepped forward, thrusting his elbow and palm, and using the momentum of his body turn, instantly grabbed the sword with his left hand.

As he released a small amount of true energy, a strange vibration instantly spread throughout the longsword.

Bai Feiyu's palm trembled and went numb, and he instantly loosened his grip.

With a flick of his fingers, Zhao Rui retrieved the longsword.

"See, even if I gave it to you, you couldn't keep it!"

Zhao Rui shook his head slightly and said.

At this moment, Bai Feiyu finally realized that this was no troublemaking young man.

That guy's a pro.

He immediately retreated and ran away into the distance.

As he ran, he shouted, "You're bullying the weak! You'd better wait for my master to come!"

As soon as he ran, the young boy who had the sharpest eyes and the quickest mind saw his senior brother turn around and, without hesitation, immediately took off after him.

The fellow disciples who accompanied him were dumbfounded.

You were the main instigators. Now that you've run away, what are we supposed to do?

They all looked at Zhao Rui awkwardly, not daring to run or move.

"Aren't you leaving yet? Waiting for me to feed you?"

Zhao Rui said irritably.

Upon hearing this, everyone felt as if they had been granted a pardon and immediately took off running towards the Kongtong Sect.

Seeing the person run away, Zhao Rui picked up Bai Feiyu's longsword and examined it. The material was average, far inferior to the quality of the young boy's sword.

It seems the young boy's status is higher than Bai Feiyu's.

With two longswords in hand, Zhao Rui could be considered a "swordsman".

With a casual wave of his hand, Bai Feiyu's longsword was stuck into the sand beside him.

Zhao Rui sat cross-legged, took out his phone, and while eating grilled fish, made calls to his cousin-in-law and Master Qingyang.

They were talking about the strange fish, of course.

If it exists here, it's hard to guarantee that it won't exist in the Yellow River basin.

It would be better to investigate more thoroughly.

After finishing his call, Zhao Ruiyu had almost finished eating. He casually tossed the food on the ground, drew the young boy's longsword, washed it by the river, and wiped it clean.

He picked up Bai Feiyu's longsword again, held both swords upside down, and gracefully walked towards Kongtong Mountain.

They walked for more than ten miles in this way.

Several figures walked through the air ahead.

The leader had long hair and beard, and a robust build, especially a very noticeable large belly.

Bai Feiyu and the young boy stood on either side of him, appearing slender and small.

"Who is this fellow practitioner ahead? I am Xue Muhua from the Kongtong Sect. I pay my respects."

"9 It seems Bai Feiyu brought the reinforcements; he was quite polite, though.

Should we try diplomacy first, then resort to force?

"Qingcheng Sword Sect, Zhao Rui!"

Zhao Rui spoke calmly, his voice as if whispering in someone's ear, yet clearly audible to everyone.

"Zhao Rui?"

"Could it be Master Zhao of the Qingcheng Sect?"

Xue Muhua was shocked and quickly straightened up, bowing respectfully from afar, saying, "It was a misunderstanding, I hope you will forgive me, Master."

After saying that, he kicked Bai Feiyu with his side leg and said angrily, "What kind of status does a True Person have? How dare you spar with a True Person? Apologize now."

Bai Feiyu, with a bitter face, quickly lowered his head and said, "I'm sorry, it was my recklessness. I didn't know you were here, Master. Please forgive me, Master."

Zhao Rui waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, just a small matter."

Seeing that Zhao Rui was easy to talk to, Xue Muhua quickly stepped forward and asked with a smile, "What brings you here, Master?"

"Just wandering around when I have nothing to do."

"Now that you've come to my Kongtong territory, why not come up the mountain for a chat? My sect leader will surely be delighted to hear of your visit, Master."

"That's fine too."

Zhao Rui readily agreed.

I originally went there specifically to visit Kongtong Mountain, but going there directly is not as prestigious as being invited up the mountain by someone.

Upon seeing Zhao Rui agree, Xue Muhua was overjoyed. He quickly shook his plump body and led the way, taking Zhao Rui towards Mount Kongtong.

"Please wait a moment, Master. The car will be here shortly."

"By car?"

"How could I dare to trouble you, sir? The world is different now; carriages are more convenient and more comfortable."

A warm smile appeared on Xue Muhua's round face.

"Forehead! --"

"Are you from Guixu, or...?"

"I also come from Guixu."

"oh!"

It's truly keeping up with the times; indeed, human hedonism knows no age.

Thinking about it, no matter how fast I fly, it's not as comfortable and safe as sitting in a car.

After walking for a short while, two luxury cars stopped beside them.

"Tsk tsk, this car must be expensive, right?"

Zhao Rui got into the car, looked around, and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

It's similar to the extended Lincoln from my previous life, although not as long, but the seats are arranged facing each other, and there's a coffee table and a refrigerator in the middle.

They really know how to enjoy life.

"They were all donated by local, dedicated entrepreneurs—it's laughable."

Although he was telling jokes, the smile on his face carried a hint of smugness.

Putting aside their Kongtong sect, their business operations alone are far inferior to those of other sects.

The sect owns numerous companies and properties, and there are countless kind-hearted people willing to donate shares and dedicate themselves to the sect.

These are all sources of their wealth.

It focuses on one thing: martial arts and wealth, a perfect combination.

Zhao Rui nodded, raised his head slightly in satisfaction, and leaned back in his seat.

Thanks to the Kongtong Sect, he actually got to ride in a luxury car for a while.

To be honest, whether in his past life or this one, he has never driven such an extravagant luxury car before.

It's a bit embarrassing.

The car sped along, but was surprisingly smooth. Besides the car's good quality, the driver's skill was also crucial.

Have you ever seen a driver at the Grandmaster level?

That's the one in front.

That's too extravagant and wasteful.

"May I ask the name of your esteemed sect leader?"

Zhao Rui rarely participates in exchanges between sects in the Central Plains, and has always been traveling outside, so he really doesn't know the names of the big shots of various sects after the complete return of Guixu.

"Our sect leader is the Longkong Zhenren of the Boundless Vast Sea, from the Xuantian Yiqi Sect."

"Oh! So it's Master Changkong. I wasn't here when I came from Guixu, so I'm truly sorry for being so presumptuous."

"You're too kind, Master. Since you returned from your travels to the Ruins of Blue Star, all the martial arts practitioners admire you. Even our sect leader has only mentioned you once. It's a pity we couldn't get to know you—" After exchanging a few flattering words, the car sped off towards Mount Kongtong.

Two hours later.

At the foot of Mount Kongtong, the car followed the winding mountain road directly to the summit.

The road only ended halfway up the mountain.

Xue Muhua invited Zhao Rui to get out of the car and then take a cable car straight to the top of the mountain.

Upon reaching the mountaintop, at the cable car parking area, the Kongtong Sect Leader and others were already waiting to greet them.

After Zhao Rui and his companion got out of the car, Xue Muhua eagerly introduced his sect leader to them.

To be honest, the two sides weren't very familiar with each other.

But that didn't stop them from exchanging pleasantries for a while after meeting.

This Master Changkong looked to be around fifty or sixty years old, wearing glasses, and his skill level was only at the Divine Void Realm.

This truly surprised Zhao Rui.

At first, when Xue Muhua started bragging about the Xuan Tian Yi Qi Sect, I thought he was a master of the Domain Realm.

The result was that he reached the Divine Void Realm.

It wasn't that he looked down on the Divine Void Realm, but rather that with the Kongtong Sect's current strength, how could they have chosen such a sect leader?

However, they had only been talking for a short while and had not yet reached the main hall of the Dongpai sect.

Zhao Rui already understood.

This Master Changkong is not a visitor from Guixu, but a genuine former sect leader of Blue Star.

Although his martial arts skills weren't particularly high, to be precise, before Guixu came, his level in the Divine Void Realm was not low.

But now it seems that it is indeed a bit low.

Although his martial arts skills are not high, he excels in business and is eloquent and adept at understanding people's hearts.

Zhao Rui only said a few words, but he was able to seize the opportunity and grasp Zhao Rui's core demand.

This insight is truly amazing.

"Master Zhao is also a native of Earth. In fact, we should have more in common. Ever since I heard about your deeds, I have wanted to be your friend."

Master Changkong spoke eloquently.

Before long, the group arrived at the main hall for receiving guests. The magnificent hall was far superior to that of the Qingcheng Sect, let alone the Qingcheng Sword Sect.

They are not even in the same league.

Zhao Rui was envious, but unfortunately, this thing couldn't be copied except by force.

After an hour of conversation, Zhao Rui, accompanied by Master Changkong, began touring the Kongtong Sect.

The entire Kongtong Sect is divided into the front mountain and the back mountain.

The people on the front mountain are all worldly people, from Guixu and Lanxing.

The back mountain is where Guixu Ridge Cave is located.

They rarely got involved in outside affairs, focusing their main energy on martial arts training and forging divine weapons.

These people are all senior members of the sect, possessing not only profound skills but also superb forging techniques.

However, they generally do not receive outside guests.

Zhao Rui was quite interested in meeting these weapon-refining masters from the Guixu Kongtong Sect.

Unfortunately, Master Changkong did not extend an invitation.

It was clear that the people inside did not want to see Zhao Rui.

Since the other party didn't have this idea, Zhao Rui naturally wouldn't shamelessly force his way in.

After all, I had a very good chat with Master Changkong.

We can still cooperate well in business in the future.

"Where is your esteemed fellow Daoist Lin Han now? I have truly not seen him."

"Lin Han?"

Upon hearing this name, Master Changkong's expression turned awkward.

"But is something wrong?"

"Lin Han has been gone from my Kongtong Sect for a long time. Alas, this is a disgrace to my Kongtong Sect—"

"this--"

"Since you've brought it up, I have no reason to hide it—" Master Changkong then recounted the whole story.

Zhao Rui's expression became quite varied after hearing this.

Lin Han, having failed in the competition for the sect leader's successor, actually stole the sect's sacred sword from Guixu Cave and fled.

The experts from Kongtong Mountain did try to pursue them, but the other side had even had evil experts as backup, causing the pursuers to come up empty-handed.

After that, all the masters of Kongtong Mountain came out, and any further pursuit was futile, with no news ever coming back.

For Dong, the divine sword is more than just a weapon.

It also involves the cultivation of a supernatural power.

Now that the divine sword is lost, and they can't catch it, they can only hope to forge another sword that matches its divine power.

This is also the main reason why the people of the Guixu Ridge Dong Sect stay in the back mountain and don't come out.

"Alas, if I had known this would happen, why would I have become the sect leader? What harm would it have done to Junior Brother Lin?"

Master Changkong sighed.

Zhao Rui offered a few words of comfort, but said nothing more.

There's probably more to it than just losing in a competition.

However, this is a family matter of the Kongtong Sect, and as an outsider, he should just listen and let it go.

After visiting Dongshan, Zhao Rui, accompanied by Master Changkong, checked into the Kongtong Sect villa area.

The spacious residence, luxurious decorations, and complete furniture and appliances almost made Zhao Rui think he had entered a five-star hotel.

"Rest well, Master. If you need anything, just tell the young Taoist at the door."

Master Changkong showed no airs of a sect leader. After warmly settling Zhao Rui into his accommodations, he waved his sleeves and left the accommodation area.