Ao Muchan!?
The mbers of the Slaughter Sect exchanged glances; throughout Huaxia Country, there aren't many with the surna Ao. It's also rare for anyone to be considered a sworn brother by Chen San. So, considering these aspects, Ao Muchan's identity beca very clear.
Chen San and Chen Si are both sworn sons of Ao Wuchang from Sichuan, and since Ao Muchan is their sworn brother and also carries the surna Ao, he is certainly Ao Wuchang's biological son.
Sichuan is filled with red-clad brothers, and there used to be a saying in Huaxia Country about three hundred red robes heading to Jiangdong and eight thousand brigands pacifying the Central Plains.
The story of three hundred red robes going to Jiangdong talks about the late Ming to early Qing era, when a batch of goods belonging to the top brother from Sichuan was seized by a local, powerful gang in Jiangdong. This gang's dominance was such that it controlled almost the entire underground scene in Jiangdong and even colluded with the Qing army, hence no one dared to provoke it. Back then, the brother personally stepped up to retrieve his goods, but the gang paid him no respect. Infuriated, the brother personally led three hundred red robes to Jiangdong, with the power of these red robes, they slaughtered across Jiangdong and annihilated the gang. Even after being besieged by the Qing army, they miraculously withdrew back to Sichuan while only seventy-three perished, hailed as a battle that established the prestige of the Sichuan brothers.
And the story of eight thousand brigands pacifying the Central Plains recounts the tale of an ancient Lu Dong White Horse during the ti when barbarians invaded the Central Plains. With the Court in chaos, the army powerless to resist, and the people suffering, the White Horse led eight thousand brigands into the Central Plains, using their strength to quell the chaos and expel the barbarians. The power of the Lu Dong brigands is evident from this, with lore suggesting that ancient brigands, often mounted outlaws, possessed real combat strength comparable to the Mongolian Iron Cavalry and excelled in guerrilla warfare, hence Lu Dong has many brigands yet none have been completely eradicated to this day.
Of course, whether these legends were exaggerated remains to be studied. However, the saying "Sichuan brothers roam everywhere" is undoubtedly true. Ao Wuchang, a brother from Sichuan, was an overlord in his own right, though not as grand as the Heaven-Swallowing Grand General Helian Tiehua, he was certainly a hero of his ti. His son personally heading to West Gate is indeed breaking news!
Everyone turned their eyes to Ao Muchan; he was Ao Wuchang's son, but what ssage did his arrival at West Gate convey? Lu Dong White Horse Chen San has entered, and Ao Wuchang from Sichuan has also dispatched his own to West Gate. Is the Six Southern Provinces really about to descend into chaos?
Chen San introduced the mbers of the Slaughter Sect to Ao Muchan, who clearly showed so arrogance. Hearing their nas, he rely sneered coldly at the corner of his mouth, clearly dismissing the Slaughter Sect entirely.
Nine Nether Scholar Li Ruoyuan and He Qinghua felt sowhat indignant, but fearing Ao Wuchang, they dared not voice any complaints. Just one Lu Dong White Horse possessed such might; Ao Wuchang was certainly soone they could not afford to provoke!
Cui Yu, being always tranquil, paid no mind, whereas Cui Yulong was solely preoccupied with the coming of the Shen Family, thus ignoring the events concerning Ao Muchan altogether.
"Master Ao must be the illustrious son of Ao Wuchang from the Sichuan brothers, truly remarkable!" Cui Yu praised.
Ao Muchan completely ignored Cui Yu's kind words, rely glanced at Black Asura and said, "Third Brother, must we truly return this Black Asura to them? He offended Fourth Sister, how can such a person be let go just like that?"
Upon hearing this, Cui Yu frowned slightly. Compared to Chen San and Chen Si, Ao Muchan appeared to be sowhat overly sharp. It seed, under Ao Wuchang's protection, he was not so different from those spoiled sons of the Shen Family, very difficult to approach!
Chen San laughed and said, "Muchan, this Black Asura is a mber of the Slaughter Sect. Despite everything, there are so ties between the Slaughter Sect and our Chen Family. Moreover, since Mr. Cui personally ca, regardless, we must show so respect to them!"
"Slaughter Sect? Ha!" Ao Muchan laughed coldly, "The Blood-Robed Monk is gone; this Slaughter Sect is a re shell now. Why should we give it any face?"
At this, the faces of the Slaughter Sect mbers changed. Cui Yu frowned and said, "Master Ao, the Sect Leader simply went to attend to personal matters and has not returned for now. Moreover, our Slaughter Sect is not a re shell; although the Sect Leader hasn't managed internal affairs for years, the Slaughter Sect operates normally without difference from the past!"
"Is that so?" Ao Muchan sneered coldly, "By your words, does the Slaughter Sect truly retain its forr strength? Very well, since you all have such confidence, I will give you a chance. If any among you can defeat , then this Black Asura, I shall return to you, how about that?"
Once these words were spoken, the mbers of the Slaughter Sect broke into uproar. Nine Nether Scholar chuckled coldly, looking at him, and said in a deep voice, "Young descendant, boastful words! Do you truly believe there is no one among us at the Slaughter Sect?"
Cui Yu's face also turned as cold as ice, and he said in a deep voice, "We of the Slaughter Sect have no vendetta with the Sichuan brothers. Is Master Ao's intent to interfere in our affairs?"
Chen San looked sowhat embarrassed and hurriedly said, "Muchan, the matters between Fourth Sister and Black Asura are past; don't dwell on them too much. Plus, today, the samurai from the Slaughter Sect and the Shen Family are discussing this matter. We are hosts, and they are guests; how could a host fight with the guests?"
Ao Muchan snorted coldly and said nothing more, while the mbers of the Slaughter Sect were filled with anger. If not for their fear of Ao Wuchang, they would have surely started a fight with Ao Muchan long ago.
Just as the tension was mounting, a few people walked in through the door—it was the people from the Shen Family of West Hangzhou.
The Shen Family had co with a total of nine people, led by a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties. Although the middle-aged man kept a smile on his face, his countenance always carried a hint of malice, making him appear quite unsettling. Among the people behind him, only one was under thirty years old, while the others were over thirty, presumably the third generation of the West Hangzhou Shen Family. Shen Qianyue and Shen Baichuan, on the other hand, belonged to the fourth generation of the Shen Family.
Upon seeing the Shen Family arrive, Chen San finally breathed a sigh of relief. He could see the people from the Slaughter Sect were very dissatisfied with Ao Muchan, and he knew Ao Muchan's personality well. If things continued like this, a fight was inevitable before long. But now, with the Shen Family here, they could shift everyone's attention away.
"Perfect timing, Mr. Shen is here too!" Chen San walked over to greet them, exchanged pleasantries with the Shen Family, and then led them over to the Slaughter Sect's side.
The Shen Family ca with nine people, while the Slaughter Sect had only six, creating a significant disparity in numbers. However, the Slaughter Sect's people showed not the slightest trace of intimidation, glaring viciously at the Shen Family. Especially Cui Yulong, whose eyes were fixed intently on the leading man, as if ready to strike at any mont.
"Co, let introduce everyone!" Chen San smiled, about to speak when Cui Yu interjected directly: "Brother Chen San, no need for introductions. We of the Slaughter Sect are very familiar with the people of the Shen Family!"
As he spoke, Cui Yu looked coldly at the leading man, saying: "Shen Anming, it was you who led people from the north to attack our Slaughter Sect back then. There are no fewer than thirty, maybe fifty, of our Slaughter Sect people who perished at your hands. Since today we're here, let's settle the blood debt from those years!"
Shen Anming sneered coldly, glancing at the Slaughter Sect's people, saying: "Ten years ago, my greatest regret was not being able to root you out. I never expected that you clowns would dare show yourselves again today. Well, it saves the trouble of going to Shenchuan City to find you; today we'll settle the past!"
"That's exactly what I had in mind!" Cui Yu sneered, saying: "Why don't we take it outside? This room is filled with Brother Chen San's family treasures. Even breaking one item wouldn't be appropriate!"
"Perfectly fine by !" Shen Anming waved his hand directly, saying: "Let's go, outside!"
The Shen Family people walked straight out, while the Slaughter Sect people followed without hesitation. Only the Black Asura was carried out by others. His fate would finally be decided after this fight!
Chen San's intention was genuinely to incite a battle between the Slaughter Sect and the Shen Family. Seeing their decisiveness, he said no more, leading everyone outside to spectate.
In this manor owned by Chen Si, there was a dedicated martial field, vast in scope, perfect for dueling. The crowd arrived at this martial field and ford lines on either side, as Cui Yu shouted: "How shall we fight?"
"There are only six of you; if we fight together, it would seem like us Shen Family folks are bullying the weak!" Shen Anming smiled: "How about we split into five matches? One-on-one, and the first to win three matches takes Black Asura!"
The Black Asura imdiately said: "Damn it, if you lose, just kill ; I'll never let those Shen Family bastards take alive!"
"Relax, you won't die!" Cui Yu waved his hand at him, looking at Shen Anming, saying: "What you suggest sounds fair; huh, ten years ago, I didn't see your Shen Family being so fair. What's up, feeling ashad of the despicable tactics you used back then after all these years of reminiscing?"
Shen Anming sneered, saying: "The Shen Family has always acted with integrity, there's no such thing as feeling ashad. I suggested this to ensure fairness. If you really think my suggestion is unsuitable, we can fight all together. The result will be the sa anyway!"
Cui Yu frowned, about to speak, but beside him, Cui Yulong stepped up and said directly: "Then let's all fight together; for , the result is the sa. Today, every one of you from the Shen Family will certainly die!"
Among the Slaughter Sect's people, only Cui Yulong had the confidence to say such words. After all, he had received personal guidance from the Purple Robed Lama and possessed the Ink Pattern Golden Black Blade, his prowess extraordinary.
"Damn it, Cui Yu, this is your brother, right?" The Black Asura didn't know Cui Yulong's situation, imdiately saying: "Don't ss around, this concerns my life. If we fight all together, at least rescue first!"
Shen Anming sneered at Cui Yulong, saying: "Cui Yulong, I know you possess the Ink Pattern Golden Black Blade. But don't think that just because you have it, it's invincible. I've long anticipated eting you, so I brought our Shen Family's Seven-Star Ancient Sword, and today I'll see whether your Slaughter Sect's Evil Blade is dominant, or our Shen Family's Ancient Sword is stronger!"
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