Chapter XXXVIII
Three days are fleeting.
Lu Fang, who attaches great importance to the competition with the martial arts, has not left an inch in the past few days, firstly, he does not want any more accidents to happen to his children, and secondly, he also wants Yun Xuan and Ji Tianyang to recuperate from their injuries with peace of mind and recover to a good state as soon as possible.
In the early morning of the same day, Yun Xuan and the others had already packed up, and each of them was wearing the Dao robe of their own sect, just to show the reputation of the Dao Sect.
Although they are all ordinary Taoist robes, there are also many differences between the five people. First of all, the color of each person's clothing is different, the Golden Sect uses a bright gold, the Wood Sect uses a warm green, the Water Sect uses a quiet cyan, the Fire Sect uses a striking crimson, and the Earth Sect uses a soft orange.
In addition, the patterns on each person's robe are also different, these patterns are not only decorative, each disciple who officially enters the sect, and the elders of each sect will also tattoo on their arms as a symbol of the sect.
Just like the Water Sect that Yun Xuan joined, its texture is a pattern that looks like a water splash wave, which concisely shows the characteristics of the Water Sect.
The Jin Sect where Lu Xiangyu is located is in the shape of a spear, representing the indestructibility of the five elements of the gold system, the Wood Sect is a vigorous and growing grass, representing the endless growth of the Mu Xing, the Fire Sect is a simple and direct flame, as if it is about to burn everything, and the Earth Sect is a stone stacking pattern shaped like the word "convex", symbolizing its solid and reliable characteristics!
These Taoist robes, Yun Xuan and the others, rarely wear them outside, after all, they are too public, which is contrary to the quiet and peaceful thoughts of the Daomen.
It's just that this time is different from the past, the purpose of the Lu side is to bring a high-profile return and bring a wonderful victory to the Emperor of Yanguo, and it is precisely to tell the world that my Daomen is back today!
Soon, under the leadership of Lu Fang, a group of people walked into the palace.
Yun Xuan looked around curiously while following, but it didn't take long for him to be interested, just because although the palace was built magnificently, there was always a feeling of emptiness, without a trace of life, and there was no novelty in those buildings.
In contrast, Yun Xuan found that Lu Xiangyu had an expression of eagerness, as if he wanted to have a good time here, but Luo Yan's expression was flat, his eyes were not squinting, and he was not interested in everything around him.
Yun Xuan had always been very curious, Senior Brother Luo seemed to care about nothing except cultivation, and he was extremely cold to people and things.
With a flick of the corner of his eye, Yun Xuan noticed that Ji Tianyang and Ji Tianyue had very strange expressions, unlike everyone else, they seemed to be somewhat familiar with this place, but their eyes were full of complexity and pain.
Before they had time to think, the group finally arrived at their destination. This is an open field on the west side of the Imperial Palace, where most of the palace guards practice on weekdays. Not only that, but every year, the army from all over the country will be summoned to perform martial arts here for His Majesty's appreciation.
In the years of peace, it can be said that every general is desperately fighting for the ring, once the outstanding performance is appreciated by His Majesty, the official will be knighted just around the corner!
The moment Yun Xuan and the others entered, they noticed that in the center of the venue, there was a huge arena that had been built, although it was still slightly dilapidated, occasionally revealing the slightest crack. But it's amazing to think that after so many years of fighting between sergeants, it can still be kept so intact.
Directly in front of the ring, there is a high attic, and the top floor position can easily see the ring, which is supposed to be the exclusive seat of His Majesty the Emperor. Below the attic are a large number of seats, apparently for others to watch.
Lu Fang led everyone to the simple pavilion on the left side of the ring, sat down together, and waited for the competition to officially begin.
Yun Xuan sat in the middle, and the tension in his heart became stronger as the atmosphere became more and more silent. At this moment, he suddenly noticed that on the opposite side of the ring, there were already a few people walking in, thinking that they were the disciples of the martial arts sect this time.
Although Yun Xuan's eyesight was good, at such a distance, he could only see the general face of the other party clearly, and as for what they were saying, it was impossible to hear it, and there must be no way for the land side to do it at this distance.
Suddenly, a few crisp birdsong in his ears made Yun Xuan's eyes light up. He raised his hand and whistled, as if calling for something.
Although his voice was not loud, several people around him heard it, and Lu Fang also looked at him suspiciously: "Xuan'er, what are you doing?"
Yun Xuan chuckled, and was not in a hurry to answer, as soon as he raised his left hand, he saw a bird gently landing in his palm, pecking his palm lightly, looking extremely intimate.
Such a cute scene instantly moved the two girls next to them, and there was love in their eyes, and they couldn't wait to snatch the bird over and pet it themselves. But Lu Xiangyu knew that if he really did it, the bird would probably fly away in an instant.
After all, this is a lesson she has learned from her own life......
"Hello, what's your name?" Yun Xuan asked as he stroked the bird's furry head.
The bird rubbed Yun Xuan's palm, and a crisp chirp came out of its mouth.
"Okay, Ling'er, can you please do me a favor?" Yun Xuan couldn't help but be overjoyed, judging from the other party's answer, it was obvious that this bird's intelligence was not low.
You must know that although Yun Xuan can talk to animals, not all creatures can communicate fluently, and some people with low intelligence can only know its general emotions, and the rest cannot perceive it. And now this bird, perhaps living in Los Angeles for a long time, has been contaminated with a lot of aura, and it doesn't take any trouble to communicate!
Ling'er nodded, flapping her wings in Yun Xuan's palm a few times, as if to indicate that she should hand it over.
Yun Xuan didn't delay, and hurriedly said, "Okay, Ling'er, you fly to the other side and help me listen to what they're talking about, okay?"
Ling'er stopped making a sound, flapped his wings and suddenly flew to Yun Xuan's face, the small bird's beak pecked lightly on his face, and then flew into the sky, and soon landed on the top of the other party's pavilion.
Seeing this scene, Lu Xiangyu couldn't help but laugh: "Xiao Xuan, I didn't expect you to be quite liked by her, but before leaving, I was reluctant to kiss you!"
Yun Xuan smiled bitterly and didn't speak, he had been like this since he was a child, and he was basically used to it. Among the many animals, it seems that only the bird has a very strong sense of closeness to him, so that he will obey whatever he asks, and Lu Xiangyu also knows this and deliberately teases him.
But at this moment, a voice suddenly came from his ears, which shocked Yun Xuan's spirit.
"Master, this contest is about to begin, why hasn't that person come yet......? Are they going to betray us?"
This voice Yun Xuan naturally remembered that it was Liu Shenfeng, who had fought with him a few days ago. And the reason why he can hear the voice is also because he leaves a wisp of true qi on Ling'er, so that he can hear the other party's voice.
Seeing this, Lu Fang suddenly smiled at the corner of his mouth, and slightly moved his body that was blocking the front, so that Yun Xuan could see the situation on the other side more directly.
Sure enough, Yun Xuan quickly noticed the situation on the other side, Liu Shenfeng seemed to be saying something to Cheng Yongzhi.
"Shen Feng, don't worry, the division has already discussed with them, and they will also send someone to help this time. Cheng Yongzhi's voice revealed a sense of firmness.
"But ......" Liu Shenfeng was still not at ease: "Master, you also know that they have always been at odds with us, and I am afraid that they will suddenly come to the battle against us." What's more, this time we only brought four people, and we didn't even have a chance to replace them. ”
Cheng Yongzhi snorted coldly: "In the face of that person, even if there is one more person, what's the use?"
"Uh......" Liu Shenfeng was suddenly speechless, as if he thought of something.
Hearing their conversation, Yun Xuan's brows furrowed slightly, he had also noticed that the other party was missing one person, thinking that it was just because of something that came late. But now it seems that the other party has invited someone to help, and its purpose is ...... There is only one!
The only thing that Cheng Yongzhi values and Liu Shenfeng is extremely afraid of is probably only Luo Yan, who is the strongest on his side.
Could it be that they also have a young disciple who has reached the second eons or above?
Yun Xuan didn't believe that the other party would send a cultivator in his twenties or thirties in full view of everyone, and even if he won, he would probably be laughed at by the world. But under the age of twenty, is there really anything comparable to Luo Yanxiu?
Just as he was thinking, his eyes suddenly noticed that not far away, a man with a white face and a slender figure slowly walked towards the pavilion of the martial arts. Although his feet seemed unpleasant, in a trance, he had already crossed a distance of several feet.
"Disciple Qin Xiao, meet Uncle Cheng!"
It was obvious that the moment he appeared, the rest of the disciples couldn't help but hold their breath, as if they were afraid of making a sound.
Cheng Yongzhi nodded and said, "Okay, you must have heard about today's events from your master, so I won't talk to you." Rest well on the sidelines first, your opponent later, it's not easy. ”
Qin Xiao suddenly became interested, and dragged a long "oh" sound in his mouth: "If Uncle Shi says so, I am even more curious, what kind of opponent is it?"
"I know that you are arrogant, and in my martial arts, you are indeed ahead of everyone. But the person named Luo Yan on the other side is also the Tianjiao of the Dao Sect, and now he has reached the realm of the Second Tribulation at the age of only sixteen, and his cultivation is the method of fire practice, and he is especially good at fighting. ”
When Qin Xiao heard this, he was also slightly silent, and then his eyes looked straight over, and he looked in the direction of Luo Yan at a glance, and said no more, and slowly sat back in the chair and closed his eyes to recuperate.
Yun Xuan took a light breath, turned his head and said, "Senior Brother Luo, have you noticed the person who just looked at you?"
"He's strong. Luo Yan nodded.
"Yes, I just heard that this person should be their disciple who came to target you, senior brother must not be careless. ”
Luo Yan's eyes froze, but the confidence in his expression did not diminish at all: "Senior brother, rest assured!"
Hearing him answer like this, Yun Xuan didn't say anything anymore, originally his confidence in Luo Yan was also very high, and this reminder was just to tell Luo Yan not to be careless.
At the same time, I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, the minister in charge of presiding over it finally appeared at this moment, holding up the book in his hand: "Before starting today's martial arts competition, please welcome your majesty Yanguo and enter!"