PDLP Chapter 15: Turbulent Times in the Martial World, Big Shots Make the List!
Chapter 15: Turbulent Times in the Martial World, Big Shots Make the List!
Hua Wuque's expression grew increasingly serious.
He finally realized that he had met the strongest opponent of his life!
Zhao Qing said everything she should say, and also things she shouldn't have said.
Hua Wuque no longer had any questions.
Therefore, the two stopped talking and started fighting again.
"Clang clang clang!"
Zhao Qing's cultivation level is indeed inferior to Hua Wuque's.
However, the Changhong Sword Technique is more exquisite than the Yihua Palace Sword Technique.
In addition, the dirty water thunder continued to erode Hua Wuque.
Zhao Qing gradually became able to contend with Hua Wuque.
The two clashed with swords, creating a very exciting scene.
The onlookers thoroughly enjoyed the spectacle.
However, as the battle situation changed, Hua Wuque gradually found himself at a disadvantage.
Zhao Qing relied on the Flying Rainbow Heart Technique to become stronger with each battle.
Hua Wuque, however, was weakened by the corrosive effects of the Water-Dirty Thunder, and was destined to lose.
Finally, Hua Wuque threw away his sword, admitted defeat, and stopped resisting.
He knew the defeat was inevitable, and there was no point in continuing the fight.
Close your eyes and wait for the result.
I failed to complete my aunt's task and let her down.
At the same time, I was also unable to rescue that girl; I'm so sorry to her...
In an instant, Hua Wuque felt utterly hopeless, all thoughts of hope vanished.
However, the death he expected did not come.
A moment later, he found that his strength had been restored.
When she opened her eyes, Zhao Qing had already put away the water-stained thunderbolt and was pulling Huang Rong along, preparing to leave.
"Young master, are you alright?"
He Lu and He Shuang quickly walked to Hua Wuque's side, their tone concerned.
"I'm fine, why didn't he kill me?"
Hua Wuque was very confused; Zhao Qing had actually spared his life.
It seems this person is quite kind.
At this moment, Zhao Qing suddenly stopped.
He turned to look at Hua Wuque and said, "Young Master Hua, are you looking for Jiang Xiaoyu?"
"If so, come with me."
Hua Wuque was stunned, not understanding how Zhao Qing knew about this.
He couldn't figure it out, so he could only follow silently.
When they arrived at the inn, Zhao Qing had already booked a room.
After Zhao Qing entered the room, Hua Wuque knocked on the door.
"Please come in."
After Zhao Qing agreed, Hua Wuque pushed open the door and went in.
Only one person can come in at a time.
Hua Wuque stopped He Lu and He Shuang, went into the room himself, and then closed the door.
"Do you know Jiang Xiaoyu? Where is he?" Hua Wuque asked.
"I don't know him, and I don't know anything about him."
"Then why...?"
Zhao Qing smiled and said, "Aren't you surprised?"
Why did your aunt insist that you kill Jiang Xiaoyu yourself?
"And it has to be you who kills him; he can't die at the hands of anyone else."
Hua Wuque lowered his head and remained silent.
This was indeed his biggest question.
I asked my eldest aunt, but got no answer; I asked my second aunt, but she hesitated and ultimately didn't say anything.
"If you do me a favor, I'll tell you the truth."
Hua Wuque immediately looked up at Zhao Qing, his eyes revealing a thirst for knowledge.
"This matter is related to your background."
"It's related to my background, really?"
"real."
How did you know?
"I have my own way of doing things, don't ask, I won't tell you."
Hua Wuque didn't press further, but asked directly, "What do you want me to do?"
"Come with me to Blackwood Cliff and seize the position of leader of the Sun Moon Cult."
Hua Wuque is very skilled in martial arts.
Zhao Qing only had the Water-Dirty Thunder to ignore the Flower-Shifting Jade technique; otherwise, he couldn't defeat him.
Fighting across borders is not a skill unique to Zhao Qing; some people also possess this ability.
Hua Wuque is that kind of person!
Blackwood Cliff is full of experts, and Dongfang Bubai is even a Grandmaster.
Zhao Qing is at the late stage of the Acquired Realm. He's good at messing around at Blackwood Cliff, but he's not strong enough to be the leader of a sect.
With Hua Wuque's help, the trip to Blackwood Cliff will be much smoother.
Zhao Qing didn't kill Hua Wuque because he was wary of Yaoyue.
Yaoyue is a madwoman; she's terrifying when she goes crazy.
He didn't want to be hunted down by Yaoyue.
"Okay, I believe you!"
Hua Wuque agreed.
……
Tianji Tower.
"What? The young master of Yihua Palace lost to someone from the Great Ming Huashan Sect?"
The steward of Tianji Tower was shocked.
The Huashan Sect is a small sect and has always been weak.
However, the Huashan Sect of the Ming Dynasty... although still weak, had a master, but it seems he was expelled from the sect.
"Is it Linghu Chong?"
The steward of Tianji Tower immediately asked.
Linghu Chong is very famous in Shaolin Temple. He defeated his mentor Yue Buqun and also fought against Ren Woxing, the former leader of the Sun Moon Sect. He has a very good record.
On the list of innate talents, Ren Woxing and Linghu Chong are tied for fifteenth place.
Therefore, when the steward of Tianji Tower mentioned the disciples of Mount Hua, the first person he thought of was Linghu Chong.
But the disciples of Tianji Tower immediately retorted: "Sir, it was not Linghu Chong who defeated Hua Wuque, but a young man named Zhao Qing."
"This Zhao Qing is Yue Buqun's youngest disciple from the Huashan Sect, and he rarely travels around the martial arts world."
"His duel with Hua Wuque is the one we know of so far."
"Hahaha, this is really interesting. I didn't expect Mount Hua to send out two geniuses!"
"In comparison, Yue Buqun, the leader of the Huashan Sect, is much more ordinary."
"Is he deliberately hiding his strength, or does he really not have any ability?"
The steward of Tianji Tower laughed heartily, showing interest in Zhao Qing and the Huashan Sect.
He ordered, "After Zhao Qing defeats Hua Wuque, he must take over his ranking, write the battle record, and re-rank the players."
"yes!"
……
Xingcheng, Tianfu Inn.
Hua Wuque booked a room, but stayed in Zhao Qing's room instead.
He Lu and He Shuang were also invited into the room.
Zhao Qing and Hua Wuque drank together, and the two got along well and had a good relationship.
Zhao Qing was unfamiliar with the ways of the martial world and wanted to ask Hua Wuque for advice.
"Young Master Hua, what are the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion and the Innate Ranking?" Zhao Qing asked.
"Young Master Zhao doesn't know?"
Hua Wuque was very surprised.
"I've always lived in the mountains and rarely concern myself with what's happening outside," Zhao Qing said.
Hua Wuque smiled, a smile so beautiful that He Lu, He Shuang, and Huang Rong were all mesmerized.
He Lu and He Shuang were even more surprised, because they had never seen Hua Wuque smile before.
She noticed that the young master had changed and worried that the villain surnamed Zhao would lead him astray.
Hua Wuque is actually very friendly and never distances himself from others; his unique temperament makes others afraid to get close.
The Yihua Palace was deserted, so he had never smiled since he was a child.
"The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion is an organization that rose to prominence a hundred years ago. Its leader is a master of martial arts and has achieved oneness with the heavens."
"The Heavenly Mystery Pavilion wields immense power, and even the imperial court dares not provoke them."
"The organization operates discreetly, and its senior members rarely appear in public, so I don't know much about Tianji Tower."
"Simply put, Tianji Tower is an intelligence agency that controls information and also engages in intelligence trading."
"The Innate Ranking is a list produced by the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, specifically ranking experts at the Innate Realm."
"They update the rankings regularly based on win-loss records."
"Today I lost to Young Master Zhao, and this news will soon spread throughout the land. Young Master Zhao will also be on the list, and his fame will soar."
After Hua Wuque finished speaking, Zhao Qing understood what he meant.
It's certainly interesting that such an organization exists in this world.
"Who else is on the Innate Ranking? Is Linghu Chong on the list?"
Zhao Qing asked directly.
"The one currently at the top of the list is Yang Xiao, the Left Protector of the Ming Cult."
"Linghu Chong is indeed on the list, tied for fifteenth with Leader Ren."
Zhao Qing hadn't expected that Yang Xiao was only at the Innate Realm.
But with his martial arts skills, he should have reached the peak of the Innate Realm, not far from becoming a Grandmaster.
Linghu Chong ranked fifteenth, two places lower than Hua Wuque.