The first floor of the Enlightenment Tower.
Master Du’e stared nervously at Long Wu, who was sitting on the ground healing his injuries, worried that Long Wu might rush in.
Suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed in his ears.
Master Du’e turned his head and saw Ye Qiu descending from above.
“Benefactor Ye, you…”
Master Du’e was about to ask why Ye Qiu had come down, but as he began to speak, he realised Long Wu could hear their conversation and quickly shut his mouth.
“Master, the divine monk is upstairs. You should go see him!”
After speaking, Ye Qiu walked towards the outside of the tower.
“Wait!” Master Du’e quickly grabbed Ye Qiu and whispered, “Benefactor Ye, don’t go out.”
“Long Wu from the Forbidden City is outside.”
“If you go out, he will kill you.”
“And that Long Liu, who hasn’t shown himself yet. I’m worried he might be hiding in the shadows, ready to ambush…”
Ye Qiu interrupted Master Du’e, saying, “Master, no need to worry. Long Liu is already dead.”
Master Du’e was shocked. “What did you say? Long Liu is dead?”
Ye Qiu said, “I received word that Long Liu died in the suburbs ten miles outside the capital.”
“Who did it?” Master Du’e asked.
Ye Qiu shook his head. “It’s unclear. Neither the Nether King Hall nor the Dragon Gate have found any leads.”
Master Du’e said, “Good that he’s dead. Otherwise, if Long Wu and Long Liu teamed up, even my master might not be able to stop them.”
As they spoke, Long Wu, who was healing outside the tower, suddenly opened his eyes, a cold glint flashing in them.
If one looked closely, his right ear was trembling slightly.
Ye Qiu spoke again, “Master, go upstairs and check on the divine monk!”
Master Du’e said, “Benefactor Ye, don’t leave the tower. Let’s go up together…”
Hmph!
A heavy, cold snort came from outside the tower, followed by Long Wu’s voice: “Ye Qiu, if you’re still a man, come out now!”
Ye Qiu stepped towards the outside of the tower.
Unexpectedly, Master Du’e grabbed him again.
“Benefactor Ye, can’t you tell? Long Wu is using words to provoke you, trying to lure you out of the tower. You must not fall for it.”
“The Enlightenment Tower is the sacred ground of our Heavenly Dragon Temple. With my master here, Long Wu cannot break in.”
“Benefactor Ye, you must not go out.”
Ye Qiu smiled faintly. “Thank you, Master, for caring about my safety. But some things must be faced sooner or later.”
“Since that old thing outside is so eager to die, I’ll grant his wish.”
“Otherwise, he’ll keep saying I’m not a man.”
Seeing Ye Qiu about to leave, Master Du’e’s expression changed, and he urged again, “Benefactor Ye, you must not act rashly. Long Wu’s skills are formidable…”
Before Master Du’e could finish, Ye Qiu raised his right hand and made a gesture of “six.”
In an instant, Master Du’e realised something and looked at Ye Qiu in shock. “Benefactor Ye, have you comprehended the fourth sword?”
Ye Qiu shook his head. “It’s six swords.”
Hiss—
Master Du’e gasped, his face full of astonishment.
To comprehend the Six Meridians Divine Sword so quickly—was he even human?
While Master Du’e was in shock, Ye Qiu stepped out of the Enlightenment Tower.
As he emerged from the tower, he felt a chilling aura lock onto him.
Ye Qiu looked ahead and saw a white-haired old man sitting cross-legged on the ground, with a round face and a slightly plump figure.
The old man’s eyes stared coldly at Ye Qiu, unblinking.
“Are you Long Wu?” Ye Qiu asked as he walked forward.
“That’s right, I am Long Wu.” Long Wu’s smile carried a hint of murderous intent.
Ye Qiu said, “You’re quite ugly.”
Long Wu’s beard trembled with anger.
Can’t you speak like a normal person?
Ye Qiu continued, “I’ve seen Long Qi, Long Ba, and Long Jiu. They were all quite ugly too, but you’re uglier than them.”
Long Wu: “…”
Ye Qiu laughed. “What a pity you weren’t there when Long Jiu died. It was truly tragic.”
Whoosh!
Long Wu suddenly stood up, his face cold with rage. “Kid, provoking me won’t do you any good.”
“If I don’t provoke you, will you not kill me?” Ye Qiu countered.
Long Wu said, “Whether you provoke me or not, I will kill you.”
Ye Qiu chuckled. “Exactly. Since you’re going to kill me anyway, isn’t it amusing to rile you up a bit before we fight?”
Amusing?
To hell with amusing!
Long Wu’s face darkened.
“I heard you’ve been in seclusion for years and your skills are impressive. Let me see what you’ve got!”
Ye Qiu declared loudly.
Having inherited the divine monk’s century of inner strength, he now felt brimming with power and was eager for a fight.
“Before we fight, I have one question.” Long Wu said, “Are you Ye Wushuang’s son?”
Ye Qiu asked, “You really want to know?”
Long Wu nodded.
Ye Qiu said, “Why should I tell you? Just because you’re ugly? Long Wu, don’t treat your ugliness as something to brag about. It’s quite disgusting.”
Damn you!
Long Wu was so angry his nose nearly twisted, snorting, “I’m worried that after we fight, you’ll be a corpse and won’t have a chance to speak.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely have a chance to speak. As for you…” Ye Qiu glanced at Long Wu and said, “Your death is near.”
“What, you think you can kill me?” Long Wu laughed loudly. “You don’t have the strength or the qualifications…”
“Enough.” Ye Qiu cut Long Wu off, impatiently saying, “Stop yapping and let’s fight.”
“Hmph, since you’re so eager to die, I’ll grant your wish.”
As Long Wu’s words fell, he charged forward, throwing a punch at Ye Qiu’s face.
Ye Qiu remained calm, raising his fist and striking out lightly.
Seeing this, Long Wu sneered inwardly. Competing with me in strength? That’s just asking for death.
Boom!
Their fists collided.
Ye Qiu stood rooted to the spot, unmoving.
Huh?
Long Wu was slightly surprised. Though he had only used fifty percent of his strength, even a master on the Dragon List couldn’t withstand it. Yet, Ye Qiu had blocked it.
“Long Wu, didn’t you eat? Your strength is so weak,” Ye Qiu mocked.
“Seeking death!” Long Wu increased his power by twenty percent, his fist surging forward.
Yet, Ye Qiu seemed rooted to the ground, still unmoving.
What?
Long Wu’s eyelid twitched. This kid could block seventy percent of my strength?
“I get it. You didn’t skip a meal—you’re just too old and lack strength,” Ye Qiu taunted again.
“Then I’ll show you my full power.”
Long Wu stepped back two paces, then frantically channelled his inner strength, concentrating all his power into his right fist, and threw a fierce punch at Ye Qiu.
Ye Qiu met it with a punch of his own.
Their fists collided.
“Ah…” Long Wu let out a scream and was sent flying backwards.
