The Imperial Master shouted at Hua Cheng, "Young man, don't underestimate the enemy! He is even harder to deal with in this state than in Bai Wuxiang's form! And you used to have the advantage of his weapon, but now you don't have that anymore!"

Sure enough, Jun Wu's wounds were wiped away, and he looked brand new from head to toe. He glanced at the national teacher and smiled, "You taught others how to deal with me in front of me. I didn't kill you, but you are getting more and more courageous."

There was a warning in that smile. The Imperial Master stopped talking and stared at him. Xie Lian said, "Don't worry, Sanlang never underestimates his enemies."

He knew it very well. Even if Hua Cheng smiled recklessly, he would never let up.

Jun Wu stared at the sword tip and said calmly, "Zhu Xin, it's been a long time."

The heart - or, should we say, the heart that was broken - was making a low humming sound in his hands.

Xie Lian had always thought that Fang Xin was no longer useful as he aged, and that it might break one day. However, he had never expected that its aura in the hands of its former owner would be completely different from that in his own hands!

Every time Zhuxin and Eming fought, the entire Tongtian Bridge was shaking, as if it would collapse and fall into the magma at any time. Compared with just now, Jun Wu's strength and speed were obviously a big step up. Although Huacheng was still not at a disadvantage, his brows were slightly frowned, and his expression was more stern. Several people watching the battle from afar were also frightened.

Because every sword of Jun Wu was stabbing Hua Cheng's right eye!

Hua Cheng blocked it twice, and it was extremely thrilling. He soon found that he was using this move over and over again, as if he had targeted the right eye as Hua Cheng's weakness and wanted to dig it out again. Every time he attacked, Hua Cheng would naturally defend with all his strength and block it repeatedly. In this way, wouldn't it be a tug-of-war, and nothing could be accomplished?

The eye on Evil Life seemed to sense the danger and was furious. The black jade sword attacked again. There was a crisp "ding" sound - Hua Cheng did not raise his sword to block, but Jun Wu put away his sword.

Xie Lian, dressed in white, stood in front of Hua Cheng.

Just now, he actually used the force of a bounce to deflect the cold and chilling sword edge!

Xie Lian couldn't help himself and joined the battle. He was very good at catching a sword with his bare hands, but this was the first time he encountered such a dangerous sword. With a slight flick, almost half of his arm was numb, especially his palm. He took a few steps back and shook it a few times before regaining consciousness. Hua Cheng said from behind him: "Brother?"

Xie Lian said, “Let’s do it together!”

The two stood back to back, both aiming their fighting spirit at the other side. Seeing this, Jun Wu smiled even more deeply and said, "Oh?"

Xie Lian whispered, “You’re on top, I’m on the bottom!”

Before he finished speaking, the two of them, one on top and one on the bottom, attacked Jun Wu. Xie Lian knew Jun Wu's moves well, and could vaguely guess what his next move would be, so he blurted out, "Hook!"

Hua Cheng followed his words and swung his scimitar back. Jun Wu was almost hit, and Xie Lian shouted again: "Bang!"

Hua Cheng followed his instructions again, this time not using a knife, but using his bare hands to attack. Jun Wu was hit on the shoulder, and his body sank. If he hadn’t been so fast, these two attacks would have hit his vitals. As they were fighting, Xie Lian suddenly realized that Hua Cheng was the best in the world, and with such skills, why would he need him to remind him? This was too offensive, and his old habit came back, and he hurriedly said, “Sorry! You don’t have to listen to me!”

Hua Cheng smiled and said, "Brother said it's the best choice, why don't you listen?"

Suddenly, the bridge collapsed, leaving Hua Cheng with nothing under his feet. He was about to fall, but Xie Lian stepped on the bridge and Ruo Xie rolled him back. The next moment, he felt a chill on his neck. Jun Wu flashed behind him, put a hand on his shoulder, and said, "Xianle, you are quite skilled."

He was too close, and Xie Lian felt creepy. Hua Cheng said, "Brother!"

He threw his left hand and Er Ming came flying. Xie Lian reacted quickly and lowered his head slightly. Er Ming flew over his head and slashed at Jun Wu behind him. Jun Wu then let go of his hand on his shoulder. Xie Lian took the opportunity to jump back to Hua Cheng, and Er Ming flew back to Hua Cheng's hand. The two cooperated seamlessly. Others only saw three figures flashing in and out like lightning, which was so fast that it was unimaginable and suffocating. Jun Wu's laughter echoed above the magma dome, as if encouraging them: "Good. Very good! Keep going!"

Mu Qing barely avoided the collapsed part of the bridge and said in horror: "Master! Is he... is he okay? Is he smiling?"

The Imperial Master said, "I told you so long ago! The only thing worse than him being angry is him being happy! This is just the beginning!"

Over there, Jun Wu had gained the Heart-Slaying Sword, which made him even more powerful. Seeing him repeatedly attacking Hua Cheng's right eye with the sword, Xie Lian was terrified and sent out Ruo Xie to entangle the hilt of the Heart-Slaying Sword. Unexpectedly, Jun Wu pulled back and Xie Lian flew towards him.

Xie Lian was startled at first, but then calmed down. He had wanted to take the sword anyway, so he was fearless and went for it head-on. He instantly rehearsed the two hundred or so moves that might come in the fight, but he was caught in the air by a hand and pulled back. Xie Lian landed and looked back, only to see Hua Cheng blocking him, with a black jade sword piercing through his heart.

Seeing this scene, Xie Lian was almost suffocated and said, “Sanlang?!”

Hua Cheng's face was slightly gloomy. Jun Wu was waiting for Xie Lian to run into the sword that would pierce his heart. Seeing that he was stopped, he drew his sword and retreated, seeming to be slightly disappointed. Xie Lian had completely forgotten that Hua Cheng was a ghost. Even with a big hole in his chest, he was still alive and kicking. Now he was still worried. He put his hands on the wound on Hua Cheng's chest that was not bleeding and said, "San Lang, you...what are you doing so suddenly?!..."

Hua Cheng said: "How could I let you get stabbed by it again in front of me?!"

For some reason, his tone was a little too radical. Xie Lian was slightly startled, but then he heard Jun Wu’s gentle voice: “Why should Xianle be so sad? He won’t feel any pain anyway, he’s just a person who has already died.”

“…” He actually reminded Xie Lian of this!

Xie Lian looked at him fiercely, his heart filled with anger: “Isn’t this all your fault?!”

Jun Wu sneered, "Is it all my fault?"

Hearing his question, Xie Lian suddenly got stuck.

Jun Wu changed the subject and said, "Maybe. But, Xianle, have you been in the human world for so long that you have forgotten what you have done? Do you still remember what you did after Xianle destroyed the country?"

“…”

Jun Wu smiled meaningfully and said slowly: "Do you still remember a ghost named Wuming?"

Suddenly, Xie Lian’s face turned pale and he blurted out, “No!!!”

The Imperial Master had a bad feeling and asked, "Your Highness, what did he say? What did you do after Xianle destroyed the country?"

Xie Lian was inexplicably terrified. He looked at Hua Cheng, then at Jun Wu, and his expression changed from annoyance to bewilderment. Hua Cheng immediately grabbed him and said in a deep voice, "It's okay, Your Highness. Don't be afraid."

Feng Xin also said: "Yes, hold on first!"

Mu Qing was very sensitive: "What does he mean? Ghost? What ghost?"

But how could Xie Lian remain calm?

That was the most miserable day of his life, and the thing he regretted the most. He never dared to think about it. Whenever the pale smiling mask with curved eyebrows and eyes appeared in his mind, he would toss and turn in bed, wishing he could curl himself up and never open his eyes to see anyone again.

Hua Cheng had seen Xie Lian in his glory, Xie Lian in defeat, Xie Lian in clumsy and foolishness, and Xie Lian in poverty. It was nothing.

However, he probably has never seen Xie Lian rolling in the mud, Xie Lian cursing, Xie Lian full of resentment, Xie Lian who was determined to destroy Yong'an Kingdom for revenge, or even Xie Lian who wanted to create a second human face plague!

That episode was too painful to recall. If it were in the past, Bai Wuxiang would have just blurted it out, but now, Xie Lian didn’t even want to test Hua Cheng’s expression after he knew that he had a past.

Because he was not as good as Huacheng thought. He was not always spotless, holy and noble. Even if Huacheng showed a trace of disbelief after knowing it, he would probably be ashamed forever and would never have the face to see Huacheng again!

When Xie Lian thought of this, his face turned pale, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and his hands trembled slightly. Seeing his reaction, Hua Cheng held his hand tighter and said firmly: "Your Highness, don't be afraid. Remember? You are the one in glory and you are the one in the dust. The key is 'you', not 'how' you are. No matter what happened, I will not leave. You can tell me anything."

Finally, he said softly: "Tell me yourself."

Xie Lian calmed down a bit, but Jun Wu laughed and said slowly, "'No matter what happens, I will never leave.' My most loyal believers and best friends once said this to me."

The state teacher's expression changed slightly, and Jun Wu also glanced at him and said, "But, in the end, you saw it. No one really did it."

The Imperial Master seemed unable to bear to look at him and turned away. Hua Cheng said, "Trust me, Your Highness. Is that not possible?"

Xie Lian didn’t mean to disbelieve it.

But he didn't dare to try.

Finally, Xie Lian swallowed hard and forced a smile, but then felt that he shouldn’t smile, so he lowered his head and said in a trembling voice: “…Sanlang, you first…I’m sorry, I, may…”

Hua Cheng stared at him for a moment and said, "Actually..."

Before he finished speaking, a strong murderous aura came over, and the two of them jumped away. Xie Lian regained his composure, and his face recovered a little from its paleness: "What's wrong with him? Why is he more..."

Faster and stronger?

Compared to the Bai Wuxiang form just now, Jun Wu's speed and strength have now increased by at least half, and are still growing. This terrifying enhancement can be clearly felt in every strike!

Mu Qing also noticed something else wrong and shouted, "Your Highness! Be careful, he has changed his strategy! He is not attacking Blood Rain Scholar... but is only attacking you!"

Xie Lian naturally discovered this. He only had Ruo Xie in his hands, and Ruo Xie was so scared at the sight of the beauty that he could not face the enemy head-on. Fortunately, E Ming blocked every move Jun Wu launched at him without a single leak.