PDLP Chapter 88 The Moon Sets and the Stars Fall: The Mystery of Strength
Chapter 88 The Moon Sets and the Stars Fall: The Mystery of Strength
Chu Lengyu admired people like Lü Yun.
Despite enduring hardships, she still maintains a pure and kind heart.
The hardships of the past had cost Lü Yun her parents, but they had also tempered her will. Now, facing the person before her, she felt compassion, but also a greater sense of caution.
Kindness is good, but it should not be blind; helping others is good, but it should be done within one's means.
Lü Yun became much clearer-headed at this point. She was unwilling to repeat the same mistake, and even more unwilling to let her kindness be taken advantage of by others.
She exhaled and stopped looking beyond the white mist.
Seeing that she had calmed down, Chu Lengyu summoned Huang Yi and ordered him to go to Xuanzhen Temple to ask Lin Jiuxiao about some things. He then twirled his sword and went to the back mountain to practice.
Beside the secluded valley, Chu Lengyu stood tall and straight, like a pine or bamboo.
She wore a simple white martial arts robe, the hem of which swayed gently in the wind. Her long hair was casually tied up with a ribbon, and a few strands of hair brushed against her cool and aloof face.
Her face was calm as water, her eyes were slightly closed, and her breathing was deep and even. She seemed to be one with the nature around her.
With a crisp sword sound, Chu Lengyu slowly opened her eyes, a sharp glint flashing in them.
She gently drew the long sword from her waist. The blade gleamed coldly in the sunlight, as clear as autumn water. The tip trembled slightly, as if resonating with heaven and earth, and all things fell silent.
As she moved, the surrounding air seemed to move as well, forming tiny whirlwinds.
She began to guide the spirit sword with her mind, practicing the second move of the "Moon-Slaying Sword Technique"—"Moon Falls and Stars Sink."
This move is the essence of the "Moon-Slaying Sword Technique," striking the opponent's vitals directly. It is extremely powerful and requires perfect concentration of mind and spirit to unleash its true power.
Suddenly, her eyes snapped open, gleaming with sharp light. The tip of her sword plunged downwards like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, carrying an air of unparalleled majesty and resolve.
That sword momentum was like the moon setting and crows crying, stars sinking into the sea, advancing without hesitation and unstoppable!
Wherever the sword passed, the air seemed to be torn apart, emitting sharp whistling sounds. The fierce sword energy was as tangible as it pointed straight ahead.
Her sword tip didn't actually touch anything, yet one could feel an invisible force surging in the air, as if it could break through any obstacle.
Chu Lengyu's expression was cold and stern, as if what he was cutting down with his sword was not an enemy, but all the troubles and constraints of the world.
She moved with agility, her sword moves flowing continuously.
……
Upon receiving the Lord's order, Huang Yi immediately set off.
The white mist parted to create a portal just wide enough for one person to pass through, and then closed tightly again after he left.
As the silhouette of the Pine Forest Lodge was revealed to the world for the first time, it drew excited cheers from the crowd.
They swarmed forward, eager to find out what was going on, but were blocked by rows of imperial guards, like a tide encountering a reef, unable to advance an inch.
As the first person to emerge from the white mist, Huang Yi naturally attracted everyone's attention.
He was tall and strong, with superhuman strength. With a flick of his sleeve, he broke free from the entanglement of several people and strode towards the Xuanzhen Temple.
Upon seeing this, the public began to discuss it extensively.
They couldn't believe that a mere servant could possess such divine power and extraordinary abilities, and their hearts were filled with boundless imagination and longing for this place shrouded in white mist.
Some even began to speculate that there must be an extraordinary treasure or secret technique hidden behind the white mist, which strengthened their resolve to wait and make them unwilling to leave easily.
The Imperial Guards were only instructed to maintain order and dared not use force against the people; they could only stand by and watch silently.
They stood in the cold wind, clad in armor, their faces reddened by the frigid weather.
The Imperial Guards are the emperor's personal guards, usually responsible for the security of the imperial city and holding a superior position. Now, however, they can only endure the bitter cold and monotony in this remote place, maintaining a meager order.
Such a contrast, coupled with the lack of any other benefits, inevitably led to confusion and dissatisfaction among them.
Although the spectacular sight of the celestial palace that day was breathtaking, Chu Lengyu himself did not seem to have displayed any real skills, making it difficult to be convincing.
Many people, including those in the Imperial Guard, questioned her true strength.
In addition, rumors spread from who-knows-where that she was merely using illusions to deceive the world, and that she actually had ulterior motives...
As these rumors spread, people became unsettled, and many people's attitudes became ambiguous.
Commander Chen, who led this hundred-man squad of the Imperial Guards, had this idea.
On the surface, he was carrying out His Majesty's orders without fail, but in reality, he was silently observing how things would develop and waiting to see how this "Fairy Chu" would respond next.
In his view, if Chu Lengyu were to turn around and produce some miraculous medicine and sell it at a high price, then he would probably be a fraudster who deceives the world and steals fame.
If he can find evidence to expose her true colors and bring the truth to light.
At that time, it would not only rid the court of a scourge, but also greatly boost his own career, making promotion and wealth a given.
Just as Commander Chen was immersed in his dreams of a bright future, suddenly, the wind calmed down, and a sharp sword rang out, like the sky collapsing and the moon falling, striking him hard in the heart.
At that moment, his mind seemed to be emptied, and he was enveloped by an inexplicable chill until he was covered in cold sweat, at which point he was jolted awake from his daze.
He staggered a few steps, leaning against a tree trunk beside him, barely supporting his swaying body, panting heavily, his heart pounding like a drum.
Turning my head, I saw a deep, silent expanse beyond the hazy white mist, which looked both calm and terrifying.
Occasionally, a flash of pure white sword light would appear, disappearing like a thunderbolt, seemingly brewing an unstoppable storm.
This shock completely changed Commander Chen's perception of Chu Lengyu.
He realized that this "Fairy Chu" might be far more complex than he had imagined.
The sword's cry contained a realm and power that transcended the mundane world. He had never felt this astonishing aura and indescribable charm from any other grandmaster.
Could it be... that she is not only proficient in illusion magic, but also skilled in combat?
An unprecedented sense of awe and curiosity welled up in Captain Chen's heart.
Chu Lengyu deliberately did not allow the array to completely conceal the sounds of her sword practice, letting the sword's cries and light pierce through the mist.
It must be understood that opportunity and risk coexist in this world. Those who aspire to immortality must endure challenges and trials. How can the world be filled only with benefits and devoid of danger?
The entrance to her pine forest cottage is not an easy place to stay.
At this moment, many people, like Commander Chen, were trembling all over, their faces pale. Those who were in slightly worse condition were even more dizzy, unsteady on their feet, and fell to the ground.
The mere glimpse of its power was like a heavy hammer, striking their hearts with tremendous force, and a chill quickly spread throughout their bodies, colder than the depths of winter.
As her swordplay rose and fell, the mist in the pine forest seemed to be under her control, sometimes gathering into clouds, sometimes dispersing like smoke, intertwining with the sword light to create breathtaking scenes.
The onlookers, though intimidated by the sword's power, also felt a profound sense of awe and longing deep within their hearts.
……
Less than half an hour later.
Huang Yi arrived at Xuanzhen Temple.
When Lin Jiuxiao saw that only he had come, he suddenly realized that Yu'er had grown up and was about to become a big shot. It was impossible for her to make a special trip for everything herself, so it was only natural for her to send her subordinates.
However, he still felt a little disappointed, thinking that the girl had grown up too fast.
He was getting old, and there was no point in hiding his feelings. He sighed and asked with concern, "Yu'er sent you here, did you encounter some trouble?"