Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 213 - 140: Turning the Tables Against the Exceptional
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At the edge of the Xuanming River, a dozen young talents took turns crossing the river with their own methods. Although they couldn't do it as effortlessly as Hao Chengjian, they eventually succeeded in crossing the river.
Chen Qing was about to lead Su Yi across the river when a dozen disciples from the Nanyang Sword Pavilion approached, saying, "Qingxu, our Cao An Temple headed north and lost contact in your Jiuhe City. Do you know what's going on?"
What happened?
He sought death, so I granted his wish, that's all there was to it.
"I don't know."
The leading Foundation Establishment cultivator from Nanyang persisted, "Impossible, we received a message from Cao An Temple. They said they would stay in Jiuhe City for some time!"
Chen Qing replied in a deep voice, "Not knowing means not knowing. Is Cao An Temple that famous? Do I need to constantly track their whereabouts?"
Upon hearing this, the Foundation Establishment cultivators from Nanyang Sword Hut felt a bit disappointed; prior to this, Cao An Temple wasn't particularly well-known.
This delay caused the cultivators on the other side to begin boarding the ship.
Chen Qing, feeling slightly anxious, grabbed Su Yi's shoulder and leaped onto the river's surface.
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A thought arose, and Chen Qing made the waters of the Xuanming River surge into two waves, carrying them toward the opposite bank.
Sitting in the pavilion boat, the Nine Nether Goddess suddenly felt uneasy. She suddenly sensed that she had lost control over a part of the Xuanming River!
Was it someone from the same sect, or had a higher quality River Gu appeared?
A King Grade River Gu?
Looking through the window screen of the boat cabin, she tried to discern Chen Qing's identity, but didn't recognize him at all.
"Does he have a King Grade River Gu on him?"
"Or does he have some mysterious connection with our Nine Nether?"
A chill flashed through her eyes, and she slowly stood and approached the bedside.
Standing on the wave, Su Yi felt no oppressive weight from the Xuanming River, "Qingxu, you truly have great skills. Thanks to you, otherwise I would have missed it this time."
Just as the two were about to reach the shore, Chen Qing suddenly felt an extremely sharp force slicing through the ground.
Reaching out with two fingers to catch it, it turned out to be a Pure Yang Flying Needle.
Grabbing Su Yi by the shoulder, Chen Qing stomped on the wave beneath his feet, landing on the riverbank.
Chen Qing glanced at Hao Chengjian, angrily shouting, "Why did you attack me?"
Hao Chengjian replied with a smile, "Just found it intriguing!"
"I've seen plenty of early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, but you're the first I've encountered at your level!"
"Everyone here has some status, but I've neither heard nor known you."
"I attacked you, so what will you do?"
Chen Qing was slightly stunned. In his life, he'd seen arrogance, but never someone this brazen.
With the Taihao Tribe behind him, he truly was audacious.
Seeing Chen Qing ignore him, Hao Chengjian's anger flared, "Just a nameless nobody daring to participate in this event?"
"I, Hao Chengjian, will teach you a lesson on behalf of the Nine Nether Goddess today!"
"Kneel down and apologize, and I'll spare your life!"
Chen Qing glanced sideways at the distant pavilion boat, wondering if the woman had discovered his control over the Xuanming River.
No, the Nine Nether Goddess and Hao Chengjian had not communicated at all.
It must be that Hao Chengjian, raised in the prestigious Taihao Tribe, naturally developed such conduct.
Hao Chengjian extended his right hand, grasping four Pure Yang Flying Needles between his fingers. With a step, he leaped over ten zhang toward Chen Qing.
Chen Qing kicked away the four Pure Yang Flying Needles, raised his hand, and threw a powerful punch at Hao Chengjian.
Unexpectedly, Hao Chengjian withstood it, and a fight ensued.
Feeling troubled, amidst the exchange of fists and kicks with Hao Chengjian, Chen Qing glanced at Su Yi noticing an apologetic look in his eyes.
So, they were actually targeting Su Yi.
The two were both exceptionally strong, their every clash thunderous with constant booms.
The ground beneath their feet slowly cracked open.
Chen Qing threw a powerful punch, forcing Hao Chengjian back, "One last piece of advice, there is always someone stronger, beyond the sky."
Hao Chengjian chuckled, "I've fought dozens of early-stage Foundation Establishments, none of them my match. You're just a nameless rogue, unworthy!"
Hao Chengjian, with his undefeated reputation, swung his arms, with the Eight Diagrams symbol appearing behind him. He immediately employed the Eight Diagrams Step, unleashing the Eight Diagrams Boxing toward Chen Qing.
Su Yi shouted nearby, "Qingxu, even though Hao Chengjian is at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, he's invincible among peers. Be cautious!"
A hint of anger simmered in Chen Qing's heart. Be cautious, cautious my foot!
He immediately stomped on the ground, his hands forming a seal, utilizing the Dragon Capturing Hand to engage Hao Chengjian.
Their fists and claws collided. While Hao Chengjian's Eight Diagrams Gu were indeed of good quality, Chen Qing, with his Lifebound Gu and the power of the Power Gu, coupled with Netherworld Fishing fortifying his body through the Sea of Suffering, didn't fall behind at all.
Each move exchanged resulting in gusts of faint wind dispersing, toppling the surrounding large trees.
The cultivators across the Xuanming River, noticing the commotion, paused to observe, "Who on earth is this Qingxu that he can withstand Hao Chengjian head-on?"
"In my view, he's just unleashing his potential, only managing to hold on temporarily!"
"What standing does Hao Chengjian have? Could he possibly be defeated by a mere rogue?"
"Surviving these few moves, if Qingxu doesn't perish, he'll become famous throughout Wu Country!"
After thirty-two exchanges of fists and claws, Chen Qing suddenly sensed an extremely sharp aura aiming for his eyes!
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