Chapter 511: Chapter 117: The Fairy’s Revenge

Chen Tang’s heart stirred.

The Ba Mountain Sword Sect where Ye Yushi is located is right in Yizhou.

Upon arriving in Yizhou this time, he could indeed find an opportunity to visit her.

"With such a big commotion caused by the Jade Flute Fairy, she must know for sure."

"I’ve heard many people say that with the Jade Flute Fairy’s current strength and the achievements she made this month, she might have a chance to rank in the top ten of the Earth Ranking by the end of the Martial Arts Assembly!"

"Indeed, I’ve heard that the Jade Flute Fairy has only broken through six meridians. If she can open up the Ren and Du Meridians, have the Eight Meridian Passage, she might even compete for the top spot in the Earth Ranking."

"That probably will take another two years."

Chen Tang nodded to himself.

Ye Yushi’s talent is naturally undeniable.

Back on the Hermit Continent, when she just broke through to the Third Grade Meridian Passage Realm, she immediately opened up four meridians.

It’s only been a little over six months, and she has already opened up six meridians. Her cultivation speed is indeed far beyond others.

Of course, the subsequent Ren and Du Meridians are difficult to open up in a short period of time.

Without exceptional opportunities, it might take three to five years, or even more than a dozen years.

Some people, spending their whole lives, might get stuck there and unable to advance their cultivation.

One person said, "It’s quite strange. This time when the Jade Flute Fairy came down the mountain, she acted very differently from before, being so high-profile, proactively challenging numerous Third Grade experts, defeating ’Flying Eagle’ Yan Zhuifeng, ’Copper Head Iron Arms’ Zhong Ding, ’Ghost Shadow Saber’ Fang Wuyang, ’Rakshasa Spear’ Zhao Wuji, ’Netherworld Sword’ Xue Ning, and Thunder Hall’s Lei Ming, a total of top ten experts, consecutively winning battles within just a month!"

"What’s so strange about that? The Jade Flute Fairy entered the Third Grade, automatically withdrawing from the Human Ranking. This time coming down the mountain, she naturally wants to make a name for herself, aiming for a spot on the Earth Ranking, she surely has to challenge Earth’s experts."

"Indeed, out of these ten experts, seven are from the Earth Ranking."

Chen Tang listened with an odd expression, a trace of peculiarity flashed across his eyes.

Initially, he felt familiar with the names of those few experts.

When he thought carefully, he came to a realization.

These ten people were the ones who intercepted him and caused trouble just a month ago!

One person lowered his voice and spoke mysteriously, "Everyone, I’ve heard a rumor. Although it sounds a bit ridiculous, it isn’t baseless."

"What is it?"

Many were intrigued and promptly asked.

That person chuckled, saying, "I heard from witnesses that in the confrontations with these ten experts, the Jade Flute Fairy struck heavily, and these people weren’t lightly injured."

Another interjected, "I’ve heard the same, they say the Jade Flute Fairy’s swordsmanship was fierce, her moves were extremely aggressive, not like sparring but seemed to carry some sort of grudge."

Someone said curiously, "This is strange, what kind of grudge could the Jade Flute Fairy have with them?"

Everyone looked at the first speaker.

Seeing the eager faces of everyone, he played coy, clearing his throat and tapping his fingers on the table.

After someone perceptive prepared a cup of hot tea for him, he took a sip and then slowly said, "Gentlemen, do you know that the Jade Flute Fairy is acquainted with Chen Tang, and their relationship is quite deep."

"Oh?"

"That’s pure nonsense, Chen Tang just arrived in Great Xia not long ago, and has been in the Wu and Yue regions, what can they possibly have in common."

Many shook their heads, unwilling to believe.

"Absolutely true!"

Seeing disbelief, the person got a bit anxious, his face flushed, he quickly explained, "I am acquainted with ’Mountain-Breaking Saber’ Han Yue, and heard him mention it personally!"

’Mountain-Breaking Saber’ Han Yue, a top ten figure in the latest Wind and Cloud Ranking.

If it comes from his mouth, there’s some credibility.

"Where did he hear that from?" someone asked.

That person said, "Initially at Langya Pavilion, Lin Mubai and the others once met Chen Tang, Brother Han as well, and they heard people say this."

As he spoke, his voice got gradually lower, and his tone became somewhat weak.

Someone sneered, "It’s all hearsay, just rumors."

Another said, "Even if they’re acquainted, what does that prove?"

Upon hearing this, the person was invigorated, continuing, "Gentlemen, I’m not just making this up. You can go verify, the ten experts that the Jade Flute Fairy challenged had previously caused trouble for Chen Tang!"

"It seems to be true..."

The crowd exchanged glances, murmuring lightly, with looks of surprise and doubt.

"It should be a coincidence."

Someone muttered.

The crowd pondered.

If it were just three or five people, it might be coincidental.

But if ten people all had grievances with Chen Tang, can it still be coincidence?

Changsun He, being over fifty, still listened with great interest, occasionally casting side glances at Chen Tang, as if he heard some grand secret.

Suddenly someone said, "Actually, it’s not ten, but eleven. I just heard news that three days ago, the Jade Flute Fairy went to Drunken Immortal Tower to challenge ’Young Master Yushan’ He Shiyao."

"They fought fiercely for one hundred and three rounds, and the Jade Flute Fairy was severely injured, defeated miserably, even losing her famous sword ’Night Rain Sword’ which He Shiyao seized."

The crowd gasped lightly.

Chen Tang furrowed his brows in secret, his heart tightening.

Someone queried, "What happened to the Jade Flute Fairy after that?"

The person said, "It’s said the Jade Flute Fairy wasn’t gravely injured and has already returned to the Ba Mountain Sword Sect."

Another person shook their head, commenting, "The Jade Flute Fairy was too impulsive. After all, she’s only broken through six meridians, how can she contend with He Shiyao? He is one with Eight Meridian Passage, the top of the Earth Ranking."

The initial speaker’s eyes suddenly brightened, "Who doesn’t believe me now? Don’t forget, who was the one that ultimately forced Chen Tang into the river?"

"He Shiyao!"

Someone blurted out.

The battle at the riverbank had many witnesses passing by, spreading the word far and wide.

Though He Shiyao was quite battered by the Palm Thunder, he still forced Chen Tang into the river.

It was due to this that the Eastern Barbarians’ Hermit had an opportunity, perished at the riverbed!

The person continued, "In other words, Chen Tang’s death is directly related to He Shiyao! It was because of Chen Tang’s death that the Jade Flute Fairy came down the mountain, acting differently, challenging numerous Third Grade experts."

"She knows full well He Shiyao is an Eight Vein Martial Artist, the top of the Earth Ranking, yet she still went to challenge him, clearly wanting to avenge Chen Tang."

In the teahouse, though crowded, there was a moment of silence.

The crowd found this idea too outrageous, simply incomprehensible.

The Jade Flute Fairy, the first beauty of Great Xia Martial World, like a fairy descended to earth in their minds, would act so wildly for a man?

They were truly reluctant to believe.

Yet, the reasoning seemed to make some sense.

After the Jade Flute Fairy descended, the eleven experts she challenged were from various forces, with no clear pattern.

The only commonality was that every one of them had previously crossed paths with Chen Tang.

Is the Jade Flute Fairy avenging Chen Tang?