"My good junior brothers, why did you come just now?"
On the border of Fengming Country, very close to the deep mountains of the Nanhuang Great Forest, in an elegant mountain town, Jiang Xia had just woken up from the slight dizziness caused by the movement.
I heard a familiar voice calling from the front.
He looked up and saw Shi Rui walking towards him anxiously.
The third prince returned to the gate of Mo Shuang Mountain a month ago and agreed to wait for Jiang Xia in the welcoming town at the foot of the mountain, but judging from his expression now, it seemed that something urgent had happened.
Before Lao Jiang had the chance to appreciate the scenery at the foot of Mo Shuang Mountain, he was startled when he saw Shi Rui in a hurry.
No way.
You just left the Novice Village and encountered a bad start again?
The third prince in front of him was not wearing the elegant long gown he wore in the mortal world, but had changed into a black Taoist robe, which was very similar in style to Wang Liufu's Taoist robe and was the standard uniform of Mo Shuang Mountain.
It is very simple, with wide sleeves, an outer shirt and an inner lining, and a jade pendant around the waist to prove one's identity as a disciple.
As a handsome guy, he looks stylish in whatever he wears.
This antique clothes looks much better on Shi Rui than on Wang Liufu, and it gives him a fairy-like look.
"Hey, Miss Jasmine is here too."
When Shi Rui saw Jasmine beside Jiang Xia, his anxious face turned into a smile, and he pretended to bow to Jasmine, but Jasmine ignored him.
He hugged his arms vigilantly and dodged backwards.
It is said that this was because Shi Rui had always pestered Jasmine in the county town, wanting to see her sophisticated prosthesis.
"What's wrong? What happened? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Jiang Xia looked around the large town in front of him and asked as he walked out of the teleportation talisman.
Shi Rui sighed and said:
“The sect is in chaos.
A few days ago, Uncle Martial Master Wang suddenly submitted a set of outer sect regulations to the sect without any warning, intending to rebuild the outer sect order for the sect. As a result, he was criticized by several uncles and seniors.
But Elder Cha Sanbao, who had been in a weak position in the past, actually supported his disciple this time.
In a rare move, he used his seniority to pressure people, and dragged the confused master to force them to pass the regulations. He also took out several of his own signature skills, saying that they were for the outer disciples to use for practice.
This matter caused a big stir.
This prompted the law enforcement elder Liu Chu, who was in seclusion to come out and question him, and almost alarmed the head of the sect.
Originally it was just said that there would be a talent selection ceremony to select good people for the inner gate, but now the outer gate also wants to get involved. Uncle Wang even made a boast in public, saying that he would recruit a hundred people into the outer gate at a time.
You don’t know how busy our sect has been these past few days.”
After briefly explaining the situation, Shi Rui's eyes were fixed on Jiang Xia's face, with a lot of suspicion in his eyes. Old Jiang looked at him with a strange expression and said:
"Why are you looking at me? Is there something dirty on my face?"
"It's you, isn't it?"
Shi Rui lowered his voice and said:
"It must be you who gave Uncle Wang the idea! Uncle Wang is greedy for money, but not good at strategy. He chose such a good time to do such a big thing. It must be you, my brother, who instigated it behind the scenes."
"Oh, Senior Brother, why do you look at your poor Junior Brother like that?"
Jiang Xia's eyes widened immediately, he put on an innocent look, spread his hands and said:
"I am such a kind and generous person, with the spirit of Mengchang. How come in your eyes, I have become a wicked person who confuses right and wrong?"
"You're still pretending!"
Shi Rui snorted:
“You haven’t even entered the sect yet, but you’ve already caused such a big stir. If you don’t handle it well, you’ll even alert the sect leader. You’re really proud of yourself.
Also, Junior Brother, there is something related to you that I just found out about.
I have to tell you…”
"ha!"
Shi Rui hadn't finished speaking yet.
A thick smoke suddenly rose from the street in the town ahead, and seven or eight people, all dressed in black, jumped down from the eaves on both sides.
He also held various magical instruments.
As soon as he landed, he blocked the way of Jiang Xia and his gang.
Su and his men reacted very quickly. They immediately drew their weapons and stepped forward to protect Jiang Xia and the others, aiming their black gun barrels in all directions.
Lao Jiang also pulled Shi Rui back a few steps, waved his hand to send out a gust of spiritual wind, and blew away the foul-smelling smoke in front of them.
"Tsk! Are you Jiang Xia Jiang Ziheng?"
The leader of the men in black, a burly fellow, brandished a large bone knife that blew fiercely, and shouted in an evil voice with a foreign accent:
"Hand over your Mo Shuang Seal! I will spare your life!"
"Um?"
Jiang Xia was stunned for a moment. He stretched out his hand to stop the secretary Ruyue who was about to take out the weapon from the ring, and asked loudly:
"What do you mean, hero? What's the seal? Can you explain it clearly first?"
"You're still pretending!"
The man in black waved his knife and said coldly:
“A few days ago, news was released around the Mo Shuang Mountain Sect.
This talent selection ceremony recruits the best talents from all over the world to join the Immortal Mountain. In addition to testing aptitude, talent, and fighting skills, there is another way to ascend to immortality.
It is the Mo Shuang Seal in your hand.
The news has made it clear that you, an incompetent second-generation rich man, were able to enter the fairy mountain without taking the exam only because of the protection of your ancestors. The fairies in the mountain have long been dissatisfied.
If I can get your seal, I can enter the inner gate without taking the test and seek the path to immortality.
Don't talk too much nonsense.
Hand over the seal quickly!
"I am the Sword King of the Southern Wasteland, and I don't want to do anything that bullies others by taking advantage of my power. Look at you, a pretty boy. What kind of immortality are you cultivating? Go home and happily sleep with the beautiful girl next to you. Isn't that good?"
"ah?"
Jiang Xia was embarrassed for a moment.
He rubbed his forehead and said in a puzzled tone:
"How could I not know that I still have the protection of my ancestors... No wonder they were so generous in giving me the disciple seal. After all this fuss, it turns out they were just a bait."
He looked at Shi Rui again and asked:
"Is this what you told me, brother?"
"Um."
Shi Rui's face was filled with worry. He said:
“I wanted to tell you earlier, but the thief who spread the rumor was really cunning. He picked a good time. The news came out two or three days before the ceremony started.
I was even confined to the mountain gate and was not allowed to go out. I was only able to sneak out today with the help of Senior Sister Xiuhua.
As far as I know, all those visitors who had no hope of entering the mountain have set their sights on your "immortal fate", Junior Brother."
"whispering sound"
Jiang Xia curled his lips, reached out and pulled his collar, looking at the "Southern Wasteland Sword Master" who was shouting in front of him, a dangerous smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
explain:
"Then let them come. I'm an easy-going person and I never refuse anyone who offers themselves to help me!"
"Get rid of them!"
The order to open fire, with a hint of coldness, was issued through the chip communication.
The next moment, gunshots rang out without warning.
The exploding sound effects of the modified M4 and the rhythmic, deafening roar of the semi-automatic heavy sniper rifle completely broke the tranquility of the small town at the foot of the mountain in an instant.
The seven or eight men in black in front of him all had spiritual power flowing in their bodies, but it seemed their realm was not very high.
The leading sword master was stunned by the volley of gunfire. Seeing that the situation was not good, he roared, picked up the big bone knife, and rushed towards Jiang Xia with a black wind, but saw a slender woman flash in front of Jiang Xia.
Holding a majestic M870 in his hand, he pointed the muzzle forward, aimed and shot, all in one go.
Three consecutive single-headed demon-breaking bullets were fired at the vicious Southern Wasteland Sword Master, and the black wind around him was dispersed, and he looked like he was punched several times.
The weapon fell out of his hand and blood splattered everywhere.
The body with broken legs slammed heavily to the ground, and the torn left arm fell in front of the body a second later, and the face was full of hot small fragments.
It was like giving this guy a quick facelift.
"Your knife is quite good."
Jiang Xia took a few steps forward, picked up the blood-stained bone knife on the street filled with smoke and wailing, and looked at it in front of his eyes.
I don't know what material this thing is made of.
Like animal bones, it has a fishy smell and a frosted surface.
"This is a demon bone. "
Liu Hui, who was wearing a hood and had always disdained to bully noobs, stepped forward and sniffed. The wolf demon with an eye patch said with disgust:
"He must have picked it up from a dead monster. The material is not very good."
“But it can be considered a spiritual material.”
Jiang Xia threw the knife into the ring.
He looked down at Dao Ba, who was lying in a pool of blood with a look of horror on his face. He reached out and grabbed his messy hair, then roughly lifted up the guy with a broken leg and an arm.
He slapped the wailing Dao Ba in the face twice with his backhand, and then put out the burning cigarette in his hand on his forehead.
Amid the flying ashes, Boss Jiang said to him calmly:
"The information you brought is quite useful. I am a cultivator. As a cultivator, I have the virtue of loving life. I will spare your life. Go away now."
After saying that, he left Dao Ba behind and took his group of people with him, swaggering across the silent streets of the town and heading towards the entrance to the mountain.
Shi Rui was protected by several people armed with live ammunition, and he felt extremely safe.
The third prince looked back at the bodies thrown on the street, shook his head and whispered:
“That person will tell other people about your presence. Many people came to join Mo Shuang Mountain this time, but there are only twelve places for the inner sect.
Most people are destined to return empty-handed, so even if they know it's just a rumor, they will attack you in droves. Do you want me to find my senior sister to help you clarify it?"
"No need! I let him go so that he can spread the news."
Jiang Xia lit up another cigarette, blew out a puff of smoke, turned around and patted Shi Rui on the shoulder, and said to this handsome senior:
“Brother, if you really want to help, then take Jasmine and the others to the outer sect’s side peak and find our Brother Wang to settle down. You don’t have to worry about me.
I went up the mountain by myself.
You have seen my methods, and these rotten fish and shrimps can't do anything to me."
Seeing Jiang Xia's confidence, Shi Rui stopped trying to persuade him.
Although he had only been in contact with Junior Brother Jiang for a short time, it was obvious that this Junior Brother was not someone who would change his mind. Shi Rui felt helpless and could only whistle towards the sky.
Soon, an exquisite wooden kite like a big butterfly flapped its wings and slowly and leisurely descended from the clouds, stretching its body.
This is Shi Rui’s means of transportation.
It is also the symbol of the disciples of Elder Shi Yan, just like Wang Liufu's wooden crane and Chu Qiao's wooden eagle, representing different lineages of the same sect.
This wooden kite, unique to Mo Shuang Mountain, is powered by spirit stones. Even though Shi Rui is only half a cultivator, he can control it very well.
The third prince stroked his beloved wooden kite.
Another formation was activated. The wooden kite, which could only carry one person, expanded several times when the wind blew. It looked like a big kite that could carry Jasmine, Su and the others.
"Junior brother, I will go first then."
Shi Rui sat in front of the wooden kite, bowed to Jiang Xia, and said:
"Follow this road all the way up without taking any detours, and you will reach the mountain gate in two hours. As a new disciple, you must not ride on a spirit beast to get around.
One must walk up 999 steps on the mountain to show one's sincerity.
Also, be careful!
My sisters and I will be waiting for you in the mountains. You must arrive at the mountain gate before noon tomorrow. The Talent Selection Ceremony will not wait for you after the deadline."
"Go ahead, brother. When flying in the sky, be careful and don't compete with others for the road. Don't drink and take off."
Jiang Xia still had the mind to joke with Shi Rui.
He watched Shi Rui flying the wooden kite into the wind. The beautifully decorated butterfly spun in the air for a few weeks like a living thing, and then flew into the clouds with Jasmine's farewell and soon disappeared.
"call"
Jiang Xia stood at the suspension bridge leading into the village and looked up. The huge mountain range in front of him was obscured by clouds and mist from halfway up the mountain.
At this mountain pass, you can hear the quiet and profound singing of birds . Under the suspension bridge in front of you is a flowing river, and opposite the suspension bridge is a deep and silent mountain road.
It was like a ferocious beast opening its mouth, waiting for fresh flesh and blood to step into it.
"There are only three of us left."
Jiang Xia stretched his arms and took out his Mo Shuang Mountain disciple seal from the storage ring. The originally bright and exquisite jade pendant was now flickering with a strange light.
He tossed the thing up and down, and said to Liu Hui and Ruyue in a relaxed tone:
“Look how sweet they are.
For fear that those ambushing guys wouldn't be able to find me, they specially located me in advance. I guess there are many people in this mountain ready to fight right now.
We are waiting to have a party in the mountains. What do you think? "
"No idea."
The wolf demon shook its tail. There was a bronze pendant around her neck, which was the symbol of the protective spirit beast registered in the City God Temple of Fengyang County.
It has now been recognized by the Immortal Alliance and is the spirit beast of Jiang Xia, a cultivator in the Qi training stage.
The silly monster held his paws and said dissatisfiedly:
"They are just a bunch of noobs. I can defeat them all by myself. But I have also seen clearly, Boss, everything related to you will not be smooth sailing.
You are just a troublemaker who causes trouble everywhere."
"Say what you will, but I like this kind of life."
Jiang Xia shrugged.
The ring on his finger flashed, and a silver-gray spirit-infused version of the M107 fell into his hand. He put this modified version of the semi-automatic heavy sniper rifle on his shoulder and stretched his neck.
Ruyue, who had been very quiet all the time, now raised her hands and took out a black HK416 assault rifle with a spirit that she was very easy to use from her ring.
Hold the gun in front of you in a fairly standard gun-holding posture.
This fierce weapon matched her carefully constructed temperament of a literary girl, and the girl pulled the safety button with a smile on her face.
That movement, coupled with her delicate smile and the hem of her skirt blown up by the wind.
Definitely a less combative style.
It just feels so good.
"Let's go."
Jiang Xia took the cigarette butt from the corner of his mouth and stamped it hard on the ground. He looked at the suspension bridge in front of him and said:
“There are still about seven hours until the morning hour tomorrow.
Before the talent selection ceremony, let us warm up and adapt to the long-lost competitive atmosphere, and by the way, get rid of some malicious colleagues in advance.
Liu Hui, just hold us back and don't take any action.
So as not to scare the children.
I consider myself a law-abiding person. I have not missed paying taxes to the court in the past few months. I think I am a good person.
So, those who actively attacked us...
He must be a bad guy."
"Snap"
He pulled the safety of his semi-automatic heavy sniper rifle and looked out at the misty Mo Shuang Mountain before him.
explain:
"Then I unilaterally declare..."
"The Mo Shuang Mountain villains' battle royale begins now!"