Strength was always the standard to measure a person's strength.
It could be money, it could be power, and it could even be force.
Ziyue had struggled to survive in this world for many years and had finally acquired a certain level of strength.
The Martial Path realm of the Inner Strength realm combined with the Tyrant Blade Technique at the Perfection realm made it extremely overbearing and unparalleled. It was enough for him to have an absolute advantage when facing any cultivator of the same realm. Of course, this included Wang Peng.
Immortal Spell Level Five of the Mortal Realm, combined with the mid-grade Azure Light Sword, the mid-grade Soul Amassing Banner, the complete level of the Thousand Mountain Ice Blade Technique, and the Thunder Fall Technique … he could even defeat a third-rate master.
That was why he was so confident and dared to say those words in such a calm manner.
Since he was not even afraid of offending the sect elders, why would he need to offend one more?
Even if he could not, he could just leave after killing Wang Peng.
After all, he had already acquired the inner force mantra, the Purple Mansion Creation Skill, so he did not have to worry about his future cultivation.
"You're really not selling?"
Wang Peng raised his eyebrows in surprise. Could it be that there was someone behind Ziyue?
Seeing that Ziyue was still unwilling to sell, he could only sigh regretfully and say, "If that's the case, I won't force you.
But if you change your mind, you can come to me anytime. I will definitely give you a satisfactory price. "
He really did not have the intention of robbing or coercing him.
He just liked to collect weapons, but he would not do anything that would make things difficult for him just for one weapon.
After all, Ziyue was also a disciple of the sect. His identity was different.
Of course, if he knew that the long blade in Ziyue's hand was not the best of the best, but a treasured blade that was even better than the famed blades. It was made by the Nine Seal Sect's Hall of Battle after a long period of refining with precious materials. It was as good as the Kongming Blade in the hands of Jiang Tao, the leader of the Scorching Sun Gang. Perhaps his thoughts would be completely different.
"That day won't come."
Bai Ziyue said indifferently. He cupped his hands and said, "Goodbye!"
Then, he left.
…
Ziyue didn't know if Wang Peng had seen through his killing intent, but since the other party didn't force him, he naturally wouldn't pay too much attention to it.
If it wasn't necessary, he didn't want to really make a move and cause a big commotion.
Not to mention that it would be more convenient for him to cultivate in the future by relying on a large force, and he would also have more resources and martial skills. However, the immortal arts gathering that was about to begin was also the reason why he was unwilling to give up.
After all, the Immortal Spell Assembly this time was related to his future cultivation in the Immortal Spell Dao. He had to participate and didn't want to miss it.
"However, the matter between Luo Su and Fang Yuan, if I am not wrong, it should be related to that Disciplinary Hall elder."
Then, Ziyue thought of this inexplicable mission and the killing intent in the mission.
He had already heard that Luo Su and Fang Yuan were both Law Enforcement Hall disciples, and according to what he knew, the outstanding disciple Gong Xing Huo who died in the green mountain earlier was the grandnephew of the Scorching Sun gang's elder, Gong Chang Sheng.
In addition, he suddenly heard that Huang Guangzhao who had escaped the calamity had mysteriously died, and that Internal Affairs Hall steward who was related to this mission had also mysteriously disappeared. Naturally, he had his guesses.
The other party wanted everyone related to that mission to be buried with them.
As the sole survivor, Ziyue naturally couldn't escape the punishment.
"Gong Chang Sheng is an elder in the gang. It is said that his strength far surpasses Nie Yunhao who is also an elder, and has already reached the level of a second rate expert.
With my current strength, I can't do anything about it.
Fortunately, with his status, he can't really do it himself.
At most, he can send someone like Fang Yuan who has undergone internal refinement, or an inner strength expert.
As for third rate experts, even if Gong Chang Sheng is an elder, he can't order them around.
Of course, even if he really sends out third rate experts, they won't be much of a threat to me.
If they really come, I'll just kill them one by one. I want to see how many people he can send out. "
Ziyue thought in his heart, his eyes shining brightly.
"However, all of this is only temporary.
As long as I have a bit more time, I'll be able to gain a basic understanding of the Violet Palace Creation Art, or obtain the Purple Qi Visualization Divine Art's follow-up cultivation method. Then, if he wants to do anything to me, he'll have to see if I agree or not. "
No matter how magnanimous a person was, they would feel uncomfortable after being schemed against, let alone Bai Ziyue, who was not a magnanimous person.
He had always believed in an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
If he didn't have enough strength, he could only choose to endure.
But if he had enough strength, he wouldn't just sit and wait for death.
A great man once said, "For the sake of great sacrifice, I dare to change the sun and the moon."
Although he couldn't be as magnanimous as a great man, he had the determination to drag down the emperor even at the cost of his own life.
Moreover, Elder Gong Chang Sheng was only a high-ranking member of a small local gang.
… …
The bustling crowd and the clamor of the streets brought Ziyue back to his senses.
Then, a trace of astonishment appeared on his face.
On the streets, there were people from all walks of life. News usually spread very quickly.
Although it was normal to talk about trivial matters, once something big happened in the jianghu, it would explode in the crowd and everyone would fight to discuss it.
At this moment, it was exactly so.
"The war between the Scorching Sun Gang and the Nine Seals Gang has finally begun."
"This time, it's said that the Nine Seals Gang has made a big move. At the same time, they've attacked in many ways. They've directly destroyed the Scorching Sun Gang's Green Mountain Iron Mine and the Green Mountain Herb Garden."
"Your news isn't shocking enough. I've just come from the Wu River pier. Can you believe it?
In broad daylight, there are water bandits on the shore of the pier, wantonly destroying the surrounding ships.
You know, the Wu River pier has always been the property of the Scorching Sun Gang. It's obvious who these water bandits are. "
"Which water bandits are they?
Aren't they afraid of the Scorching Sun Gang's revenge?
After all, the Scorching Sun Gang is the biggest gang in the area. Even if they can't take down the Nine Seals Gang, the average water bandits wouldn't dare to provoke them. "
"Since they've already attacked, do you think they'll be afraid?
Not to mention, it's not certain if the people causing trouble this time are water bandits.
After all, the Wu River pier is related to the operation of the docks in the entire Wu County. It's also managed by the government. Once exposed, they'll be besieged by both the government and the Scorching Sun Gang. "
…
Ziyue couldn't help but frown when the discussion reached his ears in twos and threes.
Unfavorable news came out one after another. People couldn't help but wonder if the Scorching Sun Gang and the Nine Seals Gang could really win this war.
"The Scorching Sun Gang has as many experts as there are clouds in the sky. They wouldn't let such a thing happen, would they?
Whether it's the Green Mountain Herb Garden or the Green Mountain Iron Mine, they're not far from the city.
Not to mention the Qing River pier. The Scorching Sun Gang can send reinforcements at any time. "
Someone couldn't help but question.
Someone laughed coldly and said, "This is where the Nine Seals Gang's brilliance lies.
It's said that a tiger demon suddenly went berserk and broke into the Jiang Family Castle not far from Wu County.
The Jiang Family Castle is the home of the Scorching Sun Gang's leader, Jiang Tao's family. Naturally, they couldn't afford to lose it. Therefore, almost all the experts in the Scorching Sun Gang rushed to deal with the tiger demon. This allowed the Nine Seals Gang to succeed in their sneak attack and gain the upper hand. "
Hearing this, everyone gasped in amazement. It would be strange if the Scorching Sun Gang didn't get into trouble with such a series of tactics.
"Of course, the Scorching Sun Gang is after all the biggest gang in the city. I'm guessing that there will be news of a counterattack soon. When that time comes, it's possible that both sides will fight in the city.
It's best that we don't go out during this period of time. Otherwise, if we're not careful and get caught in the crossfire, we'll lose more than we gain. "
Someone couldn't help but advise.
Suddenly, everyone's hearts tightened. Soon, people scattered in twos and threes, heading back to their homes.
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"The Herb Garden of Qingshan has been destroyed?"
Ziyue found it hard to believe.
But as he walked on the street, he couldn't help but believe it because of the many discussions.
He thought of Old Qian in the Herb Garden of Qingshan. He escaped because he didn't join the Qingshan expedition.
But this time, he could only wish him good luck.
"This time, the matter has become so big. I wonder how the higher-ups of the gang will deal with it."
Ziyue thought for a while, but didn't think too much about it.
These things weren't something he could worry about. The only thing he could do was wait.
When he returned home, Bai Ziyue took the opportunity to carefully count his gains this time.
"Seven or eight weapons, mainly long sabers and long swords. There's no lack of fine quality among them."
Ziyue first looked at the many weapons in his backpack. There were both long sabers and long swords, and each of them was quite extraordinary. Even if they couldn't be compared to some fine weapons, they were still worth a lot.
Not to mention, among these few weapons, there were also two that were roughly at the level of fine quality. Each of them could be sold for more than five hundred taels of silver.
"In this way, I've gained about two thousand taels of silver from these weapons alone, plus the silver I found from those people."
Ziyue calculated, and a smile appeared on his face. "Two thousand eight hundred taels of silver."
That was a lot of silver.
Moreover, this didn't include the superb treasured saber in his hand.
This treasured saber could be called a priceless treasure. If it was taken out for auction, there would definitely be many masters willing to spend more than fifty thousand taels of silver to buy it.
Looking at the long saber in his hand again, Ziyue pulled it out slightly. The saber came out of the sheath, and the dark saber faintly flashed with a fluorescent light.
The saber, which was almost three hundred pounds, was as light as a feather in his hand.
Puff!
Without much effort, Ziyue gently chopped down, and a wooden chair was directly cut in two.
The internal force in his body surged.
Buzz!
The saber trembled, and without any obstruction, the internal force directly poured into the saber. At the tip of the saber, a white saber light of three or four inches long was spat out.
Curious, Ziyue used the overflowing saber light to cut across the chair.
The saber itself didn't touch the chair at all, but with a "chi" sound, where the saber light touched, the chair was easily cut in two.