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Yanshi was taken aback, "Brother, you're really honest. The Miss Xuanyue you're talking about, is that the young lady dressed in Magician's attire just now? You're really convinced! You've found such a beautiful girlfriend. "

Dumb smiled bitterly, "She's not my girlfriend, I'm just her follower."

Yanshi was taken aback, "How can that be? With your skills, how can you be someone's follower? "

Dumb recalled the time he spent with Xuanyue and shook his head helplessly, changing the topic, "Big Brother Yanshi, why are you Puyan people so unfriendly to outsiders?"

Yanshi's eyes were filled with resentment. After a long time, he sighed, "Because, we Puyan people have suffered too much. I can't tell you now, it can be said to be the biggest secret of our tribe. If there's a chance in the future, you'll know. Let's speed up, not far ahead is our small tribe, which is also my home. Your sister-in-law's culinary skills are really good, I'll treat you to a few drinks today. "With a whistle, Yanshi urged the warhorse under him and galloped away.

Although Dumb's horsemanship wasn't that great, the warhorse under him seemed to be very arrogant, automatically increasing its speed to catch up. In his panic, Dumb could only lower his body and maintain his balance.

Just as Dumb and Yanshi were rushing towards the Puyan people's tribe, Francis had already returned to Mount Tiangang. These few days, he had been riding at top speed, passing through the territories of the Yakin people and the Yalian people, returning to the sect in a travel-worn state. The moment he reached the mountain, he met an old man in white who was over sixty years old.

"Little Ping, why are you back? I heard from your master that you've become the vice-captain of some mercenary group!"

Francis saw the old man in white and hurriedly went forward to greet him, "Uncle Lu Wen, hello. Is Grandmaster on the mountain? I have something urgent to report. "

Lu Wen was the fourth disciple of Tiangang Kensei, and was already sixty-nine years old this year. He had an honest and sincere personality, and was extremely amiable to everyone. Thus, he was deeply loved and respected by the younger generation disciples of the sect. Upon hearing Francis's words, an astonished expression appeared on his face as he asked, "What exactly happened? Why must Master be alerted? He's currently in closed-door seclusion."

Francis wiped the sweat off his forehead, as he briefly recounted the events of his encounter with Dumb. After listening to Francis' narration, Lu Wen furrowed his brows and said, "Which Martial Nephew is so capable, to actually be able to train a disciple who hasn't even reached the age of twenty to such an extent? Ping 'er, I've never heard of any of your Martial Brothers getting into trouble! Come, let's quickly ascend the mountain. I'll discuss this matter with your Martial Uncles first. "

Francis followed Lu Wen back to the peak of Tiangang Mountain. The peak of the mountain was extremely flat, and the Tiangang School had been constructed here for tens of years. The Tiangang School had an extremely esteemed status within the Hwasin Empire. The current commander-in-chief of the Hwasin Empire was none other than the second disciple of Tiangang Kensei, Fengwen. Forty years ago, the Emperor of the Hwasin Empire had already established the Tiangang School as the national sect. The requirements for the Tiangang School to accept disciples were extremely harsh, and they had to go through layers upon layers of selection before they could enter the school. Aptitude wasn't what the Tiangang School placed the most importance on. What they placed the most importance on was the moral character of the disciples. For the past seventy years, the total number of disciples in the Tiangang School added up to only a hundred or so people. However, the achievements of these disciples in the mainland were indeed eye-catching. Perhaps, their martial prowess couldn't be said to be extremely high, but ever since the establishment of the Tiangang School, regardless of the number of generations of disciples, the Tiangang School had always been a symbol of justice.

Upon returning to the school, Lu Wen immediately ordered a disciple to invite a few of his fellow disciples over, including Francis's master, Shi Wen, who was ranked fifth amongst the second generation disciples. In front of all the Martial Uncles and Martial Uncles, Francis once again recounted his encounter with Dumby. After listening to his narration, the second generation disciples of the Tiangang School couldn't help but look at each other in dismay. After pondering for half a day, they still couldn't figure out who Dumb's master was.

Lu Wen replied, "The third generation disciples basically all have accurate information, and there's no news of anyone passing away! Ping 'er, are you sure that what that child used was the Tiangang Swordplay? "

Francis nodded his head, "Fourth Uncle, there's absolutely no mistake. Even if the Tiangang Swordplay could be faked, the Dou Qi that Dumb used when exchanging blows with me is definitely not fake. Although he hasn't reached the fifth level, he isn't far from it. It's all my fault. Back then, I didn't hold him back. If I had brought him back, everything would have been clear. "

Xi Wen, who was seated at the head of the table, suddenly opened his eyes, and two rays of light shot out, landing on Francis's body. Xi Wen was the first disciple of the Tiangang Kensei, and his cultivation level was the highest amongst all the disciples, having reached the eighth level of the Life Chant. Although he was already over eighty years old, from his appearance, he seemed to be even younger than Lu Wen.

Lu Wen asked, "Eldest Senior Brother, do you know whose disciple he is? Could it be that he was taught by Second Senior Brother's disciple? "

Xi Wen shook his head, "That's not very possible. Although Second Brother's cultivation level isn't below mine, he spent most of his time in the army, and basically didn't have the time to train his disciples. Those two disciples of his are only at the fifth level of the Life Chant, and it's basically impossible for them to groom such outstanding disciples. Furthermore, they are all by Second Brother's side. A few days ago, when Second Brother returned, he even brought them along to pay a visit to Master." Xi Wen's eyes suddenly shone brightly, as he said to Francis, "Ping 'er, do you still remember what's so special about the Heaven Dipper Sword used by that child?"

Francis thought for a moment, before replying, "On the surface, there isn't any difference between the sword and mine, but the weight seems to be slightly heavier. Although his cultivation level isn't as high as mine, when we clashed head-on, he didn't suffer much of a disadvantage."

Xi Wen nodded his head, as he said, "That's right. That child most probably isn't a fourth generation disciple, but a third generation disciple. Also, the sword he used shouldn't be the third generation disciple's 56 kg Heaven Dipper Sword, but the second generation disciple's Heaven Dipper Heavy Sword that weighs 72 kg and is mixed with Darksteel."

Lu Wen was shocked, as he involuntarily exclaimed, "Eldest Senior Brother, you're saying …"

Xi Wen nodded his head, as he sighed, "Only he would be able to groom such an outstanding disciple! It's been thirty years, and there's finally news of him. Quick, fellow Junior Brothers, follow me to invite Master out of his seclusion. With news of him, Master will definitely be very happy. "Speaking up to this point, Xi Wen's face revealed a trace of sadness.

Francis was completely baffled by what he heard, as he didn't know who his Senior Uncle was talking about. However, since everyone present was an elder, it wouldn't be good for him to ask too many questions, and so he could only continue waiting here.

Xi Wen and the seven other second generation disciples of the Tiangang School arrived at the grotto at the back of the mountain. This grotto didn't seem to have anything special about it, but it was the place where Tiangang Kensei, who had been famous for close to seventy years, cultivated in seclusion. The mountain breeze blew across the white clouds, which unceasingly collided with the mountain peaks. Everyone here was a top-notch expert of the continent, and their Douqi emitted a layer of faint white light, isolating the moist fog.

Arriving outside the grotto, with Xi Wen in the lead, the seven of them lined up in a row, and respectfully called out at the same time, "We respectfully invite Master out of his seclusion." Their voices weren't loud, but under the cover of the Douqi, their voices were deeply transmitted into the grotto.

After a while, a clear voice rang out from within the grotto, "What happened, for you all to come and disturb my cultivation?"

Xi Wen bowed towards the grotto and said, "Reporting to Master, there might be news of Junior Brother. Fifth Junior Brother's disciple, Francis, discovered a youth in the Red Mongol territory. That youth isn't even twenty years old, but his Art of Life has already been cultivated to the fourth stage. According to that child, his Master has already passed away. I think, only Junior Brother would be able to teach such an outstanding disciple. "

The grotto was completely silent, and Xi Wen and the others could only quietly wait, waiting for Tiangang Kensei's instructions. In the hearts of these disciples, Tiangang Kensei was practically a synonym for God.

After a long time, the clear voice rang out once again, this time with a hint of sorrow, "Old Nine has already left for so many years, who would have thought that he would die in a foreign land. Sigh —, fate makes fools of people! Pass my order, order all the disciples of Tiangang School to search with all their might, find the whereabouts of that disciple as soon as possible, and bring him back to see me. Xi Wen! I'm old, and from now on, I will no longer concern myself with the matters of the sect. From today onwards, you are the second generation Sect Master of the Sword Sect. "

Xi Wen was shocked, and hurriedly knelt on the ground, and said with a trembling voice, "Master, this disciple is afraid, please take back your order."

"I'm old, and the time of my great return is near. This position of Sect Master should have been passed on to you long ago. This is my order, you cannot disobey it."

When Lu Wen and the others heard Tiangang Kensei say that they were about to return, they simultaneously knelt on the ground, and loudly said, "Master —"

Celestial Dipper Sword Saint's voice turned much gentler. "I've already lived for over a hundred and ten years. Amongst the four Sword Saints, I'm the oldest. There's always a limit to one's lifespan. From today onwards, the Celestial Dipper Sword Faction will have to rely on you guys. The blood sun is coming, and the Millennium Tribulation is coming, which is not something that the Holy Hall can resist. The dark waves on the continent are gradually rising, and you have to take responsibility for the people of the world. When the millennium of the Holy Calendar comes, there will inevitably be evildoers coming to the world. Sigh —, I'm afraid I can't hold on until that day. You must help the Holy Hall to eliminate the evildoers, understand? "

"Yes, Master."

"Well, Xi Wen, you must find that child as soon as possible. What happened to Old Nine is the most regrettable thing in my life. I'm too selfish, and I hope that before I die, I can fulfill this wish."

…

After more than two hours of fast traveling, Dumb, who had never ridden a horse before, felt as if his whole body was about to fall apart, especially his waist and buttocks, which were so sore that he couldn't feel them anymore.

Yanshi pulled the reins lightly and slowed down. He glanced at Dumb beside him and asked, "Brother, how does it feel to ride a horse?"

Dumb smiled bitterly, "Brother Yanshi, my bones are about to fall apart. Haven't your tribe arrived yet?"

Yanshi laughed and said, "It's always like this when riding a horse for the first time. After passing through this forest, we'll reach the tribe. Hold on a little longer."

Dumb stretched his body and said, "Brother Yanshi, the environment here is so good for Puyan people. There are so many forests, don't you have cities?"

Yanshi nodded and said, "It's nature that gave birth to us Puyan people. How can we destroy it? Cities? What's the use of cities? They're built by reclaiming the forest. Nature has its own rules. If you don't treat it well, sooner or later, it will take revenge on you. Even if humans have the power of God, it's impossible to fight against nature! "

Dumby scratched his head and said, "Brother Rock, although I don't quite understand what you're saying, I feel that what you said is very correct. Compared to the city and the forest, I still prefer to stay in the forest where the air is fresh." At the mention of the forest, he naturally thought of the Psychedelic Forest and the Devil Flame Warlock Goris that he hadn't seen for five years. His face couldn't help but reveal a faint sadness.

Yanshi said, "The tribe in front is my own territory. We Puyan people have dozens of tribes. My father is the leader of the largest tribe, which means he's the leader of the entire Puyan people. We Puyan people are very united, unlike other places where people fight and scheme against each other every day."

Finally passing through the forest, Dumb was shocked by the scene in front of him. It was like a huge village. There were houses built with stones everywhere. It seemed like there were thousands of families. The tribe was very lively. Smoke curled up from the chimneys. Obviously, many families were preparing lunch.

Pulling the reins, Yanshi jumped down from the horse and said to Dumb proudly, "How is it? Our tribe is not bad, right? Here, except for the lack of walls, it's no different from a city. We have everything you need. Today, you can rest here. It won't be too late to continue tomorrow morning. "

Dumb also got down from the horse. As soon as his feet touched the ground, he felt much more comfortable. However, his legs were a little weak. He adjusted the aura in his body and hurriedly moved his aching muscles and bones. At this time, Moon Scar and the others also got down from the horse carriage. Xuanyue quickly ran to Dumb's side. Looking at the tribe in front of them, she exclaimed, "Wow, what a big village!"

Moon Scar coughed and said, "This is not a village. It should be a tribe of Puyan people. It's like a normal city. I've seen bigger tribes than this."

Xuanyue glared at him and said, "I'm called a village. What's wrong with it?" As she said that, she tugged at Dumb's clothes and frowned, "Look, why are your clothes so messy? Let me help you tidy them up." Due to riding a horse, Dumb's clothes were full of wrinkles. Hearing that, he looked down and saw Xuanyue tugging at his magician's robe and constantly stroking it. A strange electric shock immediately spread through Dumb's body. He stood there in a daze, unable to say a word.

Yanshi laughed and said, "Brother, you said she's not your little girlfriend. Look at how much she cares about you!"

Xuanyue swayed her blue braid and blushed slightly. She said angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about? Who's his girlfriend? It's just that we came together. If his clothes are messy, it'll be so embarrassing for me!"

Yanshi looked at Dumb strangely and said, "Let's go into our tribe first. You've been traveling for the whole morning. You should be tired. Eat something and take a rest."

Under the escort of Yanshi's soldiers, everyone entered the tribe. Most of the Puyan people were yellow people. Their skin was slightly darker than Dumb's. Their brown hair was their trademark. When everyone saw Yanshi, they revealed a look of respect.

"Uncle Yanshi, you're back. Did you bring anything delicious for Dong Dong?" A four or five-year-old boy ran over and looked curiously at Dumb and the others. He threw himself in front of Yanshi.

Yanshi laughed and hugged the boy. He said, "Dong Dong, Uncle went out in a hurry this time. I didn't have time to bring you anything delicious. Uncle promises you that I'll definitely bring you something delicious next time."

Dong Dong pouted and said, "Uncle, you have to keep your word."

Yanshi lovingly rubbed his hair and said, "When did Uncle go back on his word? Where's your mother? "

A woman ran over. She looked delicate and pretty. She rushed to Yanshi and said, "Young Patriarch, you're back. Dong Dong ran over the moment he saw you. Dong Dong, come down quickly. "Dong Dong looked at his mother and hugged Yanshi's neck tightly. He refused to move.

The young woman walked to Yanshi's side and sighed. "Young Patriarch, Dong Dong has always treated you as his father. His father passed away early. If there's a chance in the future, I hope you can teach him something."

Dong Dong raised his head and looked at Yanshi. "Yes, Uncle Yanshi. I want to become a brave warrior like you."

Yanshi's eyes revealed a trace of sadness. He gently stroked Dong Dong's hair and said, "Zhuo Ma, I will. Good Dong Dong, come down first. Uncle has a guest today and can't accompany you. Uncle will start teaching you martial arts in a few days. " Dong Dong was finally willing to return to his mother's embrace after Yanshi's repeated coaxing. The young woman glanced at Dumb and the others before turning around and leaving.

Yanshi's eyes revealed a trace of loneliness as he watched the young woman leave. Xuanyue asked, "Your relationship seems to be very complicated! Big guy, who are they to you? "

Yanshi shook his head and led everyone to the center of the tribe. He said, "Zhuo Ma is the wife of a good brother of mine. When Dong Dong was two years old, his father died in the line of duty. Speaking of which, it's been three years since then. It's a pity that they are an orphan and a widow. I will take care of them whenever I have time. There are many people like Zhuo Ma in our tribe. It's all because … "He suddenly stopped and looked at Xuanyue with some vigilance. He didn't say anything else.

Yue Hen and Yue Ji looked at each other, while Xuanyue's big eyes rolled around. No one knew what she was thinking. Dumb said to Yanshi, "Big brother Yanshi, don't be sad. It's already happened. Although their experience was tragic, Dong Dong still has a mother. Compared to me, she's much better. "Dumb couldn't help but feel a little dazed when he thought of his experience of leading fish in Ninuo City when he was young.

Xuanyue had never heard Dumb talk about his background. She asked curiously, "Dumb, I've never asked you before. What do your parents do? Where is your home? "

Dumb looked at her and said indifferently, "I don't have parents and no home." I don't have a home either. "Thinking of Owen, Dumby's heart ached. It was filled with longing for Owen and Goris.

Yanshi patted Dumb's shoulder and said, "Brother, so you're an orphan too! Alright, we're at my house. Let's go in. Let's ask your sister-in-law to cook a good meal for you today. You should know that she's very good at cooking! " This was the second time Yanshi had bragged about his wife to Dumb. Looking at his happy expression, it was obvious that he had a deep relationship with his wife.

Hearing Yanshi's words, Dumb realized that they had arrived in front of a huge stone house. The stone house was in the center of the tribe. It took up a few hundred square meters and was surrounded by a circle of empty land. The soldiers who followed Yanshi were gone. They should have gone back to their homes. There were only him, Xuanyue, Yue Hen, and Yue Hen left.

Rock's face was full of excitement as he yelled at the tightly shut door, "Xiao Yun, Xiao Yun, there's a guest, open the door quickly. Open the door! "

The door seemed to be locked from the inside. Yanshi shouted for a long time, but there was no response. Yanshi was a little dazed. He muttered, "What did Xiao Yun do? The door is usually open! " He stopped a passing villager and asked, "Uncle Crewe, have you seen Xiao Yun today? Why is our house's door locked? Did she go out?"

The old man who was stopped by Yanshi shook his head and said, "I haven't seen Xiao Yun since you went out this morning. She should be at home. That's right! Why is your door locked today? Xiao Yun rarely goes out. Knock again and see if she's asleep. "

Yanshi shook his head and said, "She can't be. When I left this morning, I told her that I would come back for lunch. Xiao Yun will definitely wait for me." An anxious expression appeared on Yanshi's face. He walked in front of the door and hesitated for a moment. He stretched out his large hand and pressed it on the door. Yellow light blossomed from his body. With a light "ka" sound, the latch on the door was broken.

Yanshi pushed the door open and stepped into the room. Dumb followed beside him. As soon as he entered, the smell of blood assailed his nostrils. Yanshi's expression greatly changed as he quickly walked into the room.

"No — —" Yanshi's mournful roar came from inside the room. The entire stone house trembled. Dumb jumped in fright and rushed in with Yue Hen. Seeing everything in front of them, they couldn't help but be stunned. In the bedroom, there was a large bed with a naked girl lying on it. Her brown hair was messy and tangled. Her originally elegant face was filled with resentment and unwillingness. Her eyes were wide open and had turned gray as she stared at the ceiling. Both of her hands were tightly clenched into fists. Blood had already dyed the white bedsheet red. There was still a small amount of blood flowing from her lower body. It was obvious that she was raped and killed. Her white skin was slightly green. It seemed that she had been dead for a while.

Yanshi embraced the girl in his arms. His whole body was completely lifeless. Tears constantly flowed from this steel-like man's eyes. His facial muscles were constantly convulsing.

Xuanyue and Yue Ji also came in. Seeing the scene in front of them, they couldn't help but exclaim. Xuanyue threw herself into Dumb's arms and said with a trembling voice, "This, what is going on? It's so scary!"

Dumb rushed to Yanshi and said, "Big brother Yanshi, this, what is going on?"

Yanshi didn't answer. He stood up with the girl's naked body in his arms. He tore off the cloak on his back and wrapped it around her. Step by step, he walked out of the door. Everyone automatically opened up a path and watched him walk out.

Yanshi walked out of the door and suddenly roared to the sky. "Ah — —" His voice quickly became louder and louder, piercing through the clouds. Following the loud roar, Yanshi's body changed. His originally strong muscles suddenly swelled and tore apart the clothes on his upper body. His brown eyes became blood red. Waves of dangerous aura constantly seeped out of his body and his aura suddenly increased.

Yue Hen cried out involuntarily, "Ah! He went berserk. He's actually a berserker. "

Yanshi's roar spread throughout the village. The nearby villagers immediately ran over. In a short while, they had surrounded Yanshi's house.

"Young patriarch, what's wrong? What happened? "

"Ah! What happened to Big sister Yun 'er? Why is there blood? This, what exactly happened? "

"Young patriarch, what are you … …"

A cold voice seeped out from the gaps of Yanshi's teeth, shaking the hearts of the people. "Tell me, who, who killed my Yun 'er? Who, tell me, who — —?"

All the Puyan people were stunned. Yanshi's wife was famous in the tribe for being beautiful and kind. Even they couldn't accept her sudden death. Yanshi kept shouting in pain, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't express the pain in his heart.

A robust man ran over. His stature was not inferior to Yanshi's. Looking at the corpse in Yanshi's hands, he asked in shock, "Yanshi Brothers, how did sister-in-law become like this?"

Yanshi's aura continued to grow crazily. He still said the same thing, "Who, who killed my Yun 'er?"

Dumb walked to Yanshi's side and comforted him, "Big brother Yanshi, calm down. Let's investigate this matter thoroughly first."

Yanshi swung his arm, and a strong force came, immediately pushing Dumb a few meters away. His eyes seemed to be spitting fire. "Calm down? How can I calm down? The person I love the most is dead. How can I calm down?"

Dumb urged the True Qi in his body. After circulating it a few times, he was able to dissolve the Dou Qi released by Yanshi. Yanshi's power was originally higher than his. After going berserk, his power had increased dramatically. It was as if he was twice as powerful as before. That powerful power was not something he could fight against.

More and more people gathered around. Yanshi's house was surrounded so tightly that not even a drop of water could pass through. A group of young warriors squeezed in front of Yanshi. Seeing everything in front of them, they were shocked.

Yanshi suddenly roared. One of his hands tightly hugged his wife's body. He glared at a warrior in front of him and shouted crazily, "It's you, it's you right? You must be the one who killed my Xiao Yun!" His other free hand suddenly blasted out. With a strong yellow Dou Qi, it suddenly hit the chest of the warrior.

The warrior was shocked. In the face of danger, he barely blocked his chest with both hands. Dumb was shocked. He shouted, "Don't!" From the side, he punched Yanshi's fist that was filled with Dou Qi.

With a loud bang, the two figures were sent flying at the same time. The energy contained in Yanshi's fist was too strong. Even if Dumb used all his strength, he was still sent flying. Under Dumb's interference, Yanshi's fist still hit the warrior's hands. The sound of bones breaking could be heard clearly. The warrior's body was also sent flying. He spat out a mouthful of blood in the air. If it wasn't for Dumb who stopped him in time, he would have definitely died under Yanshi's crazy fist. But even so, he was still seriously injured.

Xuanyue cried out, "Ah! Is he crazy? "

The strong man who rushed over earlier shouted, "Quick, everyone restrain the young patriarch first. He has gone berserk. No one can recognize him." As he said that, he took the lead and rushed forward.

The strong man seemed to have a lot of prestige among the Puyan people. Dozens of young warriors suddenly rushed forward and pounced on Yanshi. Crag roared madly as he waved his arms. Yellow Dou Qi surged out, and no one was able to get within three meters of him. Shadows flew out one by one, and in the blink of an eye, more than ten Puyan Tribesmen had been severely injured.

Wan Li helped Dumb up from the ground. Dumb had punched Yanshi from the side. So even though he was sent flying, he wasn't injured. Looking at the crazy Yanshi, Dumb frowned. He ran to Xuanyue and said, "Miss, big brother Yanshi suddenly became like this. Do you have any way to save him?"

Xuanyue seemed to have not recovered from the shock when she saw Yanshi's wife's corpse. Hearing Dumb's question, she shook her head and said, "I, I don't have any way!"

Moon Scar said, "Berserkers are very powerful. They can instantly increase their strength to 200%. Moreover, their body's defense is also doubled. Looking at Boulder, I'm afraid no one can restrain him. Our skills are not enough! "

Dumb clenched his teeth and said, "I'll go and try. How did big brother Yanshi suddenly become like this? Has he really gone crazy?"

Yue Hen pulled Dumb back and said, "Brother, it's useless even if you go. He's completely crazy now and can't recognize anyone. He's been shocked too much. His mind is no longer clear. Although I've seen berserkers before, they were only at 50%. When their potential is exhausted, they will recover. But with Yanshi in this state, I'm afraid it will be very difficult for him to recover. Only by calming him down can he return to normal. Miss Xuanyue, is there any magic that can calm people down? "

Xuanyue thought for a moment and nodded. "Yes, but my magic level is not high enough. I don't know if I can use such a high level Meditation Incantation."

Yue Hen looked at the still crazy Yanshi and said anxiously, "Give it a try. After he goes completely crazy, he will first consume his skills and stamina. Then he will start to consume his life potential. If we let him go on like this, I'm afraid he will die from exhaustion."

Dumb said anxiously, "That's right! Yue, please save big brother Yanshi. I'm begging you. "

Xuanyue looked at Dumb in surprise and nodded. "Alright, Dumb, help me."

Dumby was stunned and asked, "How?"