Chapter 168 Blazing Sun and Fire
"Marquis Fu'an, you are indeed a martial arts genius that only appears once in a thousand years!

Your current strength has surpassed that of Taoist Sanfeng when he first became a Grandmaster!
It’s really daunting!”

Seeing that he was unable to defeat Zhu Chengwu, and hearing Zhu Chengwu constantly calling out his name and emphasizing his strength, Narcissus simply responded in this way.

Zhu Chengwu wanted to praise Narcissus to death and make the Duke of Yan and others present fear Narcissus, but Narcissus would not just sit there and wait to die.

However, Narcissus was wrong about one thing!
Narcissus didn't need to remind Duke Yan and others of their fear and hostility towards Zhu Chengwu.

What he said was of no use other than helping Zhu Chengwu enhance his reputation.

No, there is still a use for it.

That was to increase the fear of him among the Duke of Yan and others.

What does it mean "has surpassed the time when Taoist Sanfeng just achieved grandmaster status"?
Said so surely!
It was just like what Narcissus had seen when Taoist Sanfeng just achieved mastery!
But considering that Narcissus is a high-level rare companion spirit of heaven and earth, its lifespan far exceeds that of ordinary people.

Duke Yan and the others suddenly felt that Shuixian must have really seen what Taoist Sanfeng looked like when he just became a master!
A powerful master of spiritual cultivation who seems to be on his way to becoming a higher level than Yangshen.

A high-level rare companion spirit of heaven and earth with a long lifespan, suspected to have lived at least from the time of Taoist Sanfeng to the present.

Narcissus' words not only helped Zhu Chengwu enhance his reputation, but also increased the vigilance of Duke Yan and others against him.

Although Narcissus is very powerful, he is a stay-at-home guy just like Xue Jingling, a stay-at-home girl.

He doesn't know much about the ways of the world and the art of speaking, and his attainments are not very deep!
"I don't know what Taoist Sanfeng was like when he first became a master, but today, Narcissus, don't even think about keeping me here!"

Feeling that his space for movement was gradually being suppressed by Narcissus, Zhu Chengwu exerted his full strength to the extreme while refusing to admit defeat.

After hearing Zhu Chengwu's "tough" words and seeing Zhu Chengwu gradually losing the upper hand, Duke Yan and others looked at each other, and suddenly they felt a strange feeling as if they were in an illusion.

What does "Don't even think about keeping me" mean?
Is this what the martial arts legend of the Ming Dynasty should say?
Is the man in front of him who was suppressed by a single person to the point where he had almost no power to fight back, really the Marquis of Fu'an Zhu Chengwu, who defeated the four great masters of Shaolin Temple by himself and was promoted to the number one master of the Ming Dynasty?
However, after being in disbelief, Duke Yan and others began to think about whether they should intervene in the battle between Zhu Chengwu and Narcissus now?
If they intervene, who should they help?
After helping Narcissus eliminate the threat of Zhu Chengwu, will Narcissus take action against them?

Duke Yan, Li Xunhuan, and Wu Gensheng looked at each other and brainstormed in their minds.

In fact, deep down in the hearts of Duke Yan and his men, they still wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to completely eliminate Zhu Chengwu, a threat that had already been posed to them!
But they were not sure whether Narcissus would continue to attack them after dealing with Zhu Chengwu.

Before Zhu Chengwu dies, will he choose to take away these relatively weaker people?

That's why he didn't intervene in the fight between Zhu Chengwu and Narcissus.

They wanted to wait until Zhu Chengwu and Narcissus were more exhausted before finding the right time to intervene.

"Lotus Fire God, Blazing Sun Fiery Palm!"

Just as the Duke of Yan and the other two were brainstorming and waiting for the opportunity to intervene after Zhu Chengwu and Narcissus had become more exhausted, Zhu Chengwu suddenly burst out with all his strength.

The Fiery Palm is already a master-level secret skill, but with the help of the high-level rare treasure "Earth Core Fire Lotus" and the insights he gained when he became a master, and after the catalysis of a life-and-death battle with the four great masters of Shaolin Temple, Zhu Chengwu finally upgraded the Fiery Palm to the Blazing Sun Fiery Palm with the power of deduction from the "Jade Book".

According to Zhu Chengwu's deduction, this move is no less powerful than the Tai Chi that Taoist Sanfeng performed in his prime period and the twelfth level of the Golden Bell Cover that only Bodhidharma reached.

This is a unique martial art that truly exceeds the limits of grandmaster-level martial arts.

No matter how strong Narcissus is, and has reached the peak of Yang God or even a realm above Yang God, as long as Narcissus has not completely achieved a realm above Yang God, he cannot ignore Zhu Chengwu's Blazing Sun Fiery Palm, which he perfected after a life-and-death battle with the four great masters of Shaolin Temple.

The fact was not beyond Zhu Chengwu's expectations. Even with the essence of a high-level rare treasure of heaven and earth, Narcissus had to dodge when facing Zhu Chengwu's ultimate move.

Narcissus, narcissus…

Just by hearing the name, you can know the nature of the high-level rare treasure of heaven and earth that accompanies Narcissus!

Once Narcissus collides with Zhu Chengwu's Blazing Sun Fiery Palm, not only will she be injured, but it is also very likely that Narcissus' progress and foundation in advancing to the level of Yang God will be affected.

But when Narcissus dodged, the spiritual magic he was constantly using to suppress and besiege Zhu Chengwu revealed a flaw.

When masters compete with each other, they will not miss such obvious flaws and opportunities!
What's more, this flaw and opportunity were created by Zhu Chengwu himself with all his strength.

Zhu Chengwu took a step forward, and used his light skill "A World Away" at full power. Like a ray of rainbow light, he quickly left the flaw in Narcissus's siege.

"Narcissus, we'll meet again! When I become a top master, I will come to Nanzhu Country again!"

In the air, Zhu Chengwu's last words before he left this place were echoing.

When Narcissus heard what Zhu Chengwu said when he left, she felt no wavering in her heart.

It's just a threat!

And by the time Zhu Chengwu becomes a top master, Narcissus feels that he might have achieved a level above Yangshen, or he might have already left this place.

Zhu Chengwu's slightly threatening words had no threat at all to the "well-informed" Narcissus.

After all, Narcissus has probably experienced far more threats than Zhu Chengwu has ever said.

Zhu Chengwu seized the opportunity to leave, knowing that he could not catch up, and even if he did, it would be difficult to keep Zhu Chengwu without the geographical advantage of the Millennium Ice Valley. Narcissus immediately changed her body shape, revealing herself in front of everyone for the first time.

A shadow of a double-winged silver fish flashed by, and a young man who looked like Pan An, elegant and easy-going appeared on the scene.

The powerful mental force raged around, making it impossible for anyone to ignore his existence.

Zhu Chengwu left and Narcissus appeared. The three people including Duke Yan, who were still thinking about who to help, when to help and how to help, were suddenly in trouble.

This…

The Duke of Yan and his two companions suddenly went from being spectators to being the protagonists.

"Someone from the Ming Dynasty's central court?"

Watching Zhu Chengwu's figure getting farther and farther away and finally disappearing, Narcissus withdrew his gaze and shifted his focus to the three people including the Duke of Yan.

Zhu Chengwu is certainly a threat, but the three masters in the group led by Duke Yan should not be underestimated.

"Ming Dynasty Grand Clan Master Zhu Chengyi greets Senior Shuixian!"

Seeing Narcissus looking at him, the proud Duke Yan introduced himself so solemnly for the first time in his life.

"The Zhu family of the Ming Dynasty? Descendants of Zhu Yuanzhang? What are you doing in my Nanzhu country?"

Hearing Zhu Chengyi's self-introduction, Narcissus frowned slightly.

None of the six dynasties are easy to deal with. Although he is very powerful, two fists can't beat four hands!
Otherwise, with Narcissus's strength, he would not be hiding in this small country of Nanzhu, and no one would know about it.

"We are here..."

Zhu Chengyi was about to explain but was interrupted by Narcissus.

"Oh, I see! You came here because of the previous rumors, for the high-level treasures of heaven and earth.

Now that you are here, I'm afraid you have found the Snow Crystal Spirit and her companion spirit, the Millennium Ice Soul!
But you don’t have to think about the Thousand-Year Ice Soul! Xue Jingling is my good friend, I won’t let you take the Thousand-Year Ice Soul away!”

Narcissus was talking with Zhu Chengyi and others, but out of the corner of her eye she inadvertently saw the pale-faced Snow Crystal Spirit standing in the ice cave of the Millennium Ice Valley. She immediately understood why Zhu Chengyi and other people from the Ming Dynasty suddenly came to Nanzhu Kingdom and appeared here, and she warned them.

Zhu Chengyi, Li Xunhuan and Wu Gensheng looked at each other.

"Since Senior Xue Jingling is a good friend of Senior Shuixian, we should not disturb him. We will take our leave now!"

Although he was unwilling, Zhu Chengyi finally chose to follow his heart.

After all, the person in front of them was a peak Yang God who could force the Ming martial arts legend Zhu Chengwu to flee. The three of them had no confidence in defeating Narcissus in the Millennium Ice Valley, Narcissus's half of the home court.

After saying that, Duke Yan Zhu Chengyi took the lead, followed by Li Xunhuan and Wu Gensheng, and they left together.

It is worth mentioning that even after leaving, Duke Yan, Li Xunhuan and Wu Gensheng maintained a relatively reasonable formation.

This is obviously because they are worried that Narcissus will attack from behind.

"Thank you, Narcissus! Sorry for causing you trouble!"

After all the uninvited guests left, Snow Crystal Spirit came to Narcissus and expressed her gratitude.

"Xue Jingling, you and I have known each other for hundreds of years, there is no need to be so polite!"

Narcissus waved her hand, smiling, and said so.

"Narcissus, these are my... friends, Long Fei, Tong Wuji, Dai Ziyu, and Yin Baiyan!"

"Long Fei, and everyone else, this is my good friend, Narcissus!"

……

Just at the entrance of the Millennium Ice Valley, when Xue Jingling was introducing Narcissus, Dai Qian and others to each other, Zhu Chengwu, who was leaving the Millennium Ice Valley, encountered trouble again.

Dozens of miles away from the Millennium Ice Valley, Zhu Chengwu stopped and stood on a high peak. He looked at the two different-colored but equally beautiful figures in front of him, with a solemn look in his eyes.

"Such a strange aura, plus Miss Wanwan is here too!

The person next to Wanwan must be the leader of the Yinkui Sect of the Great Sui Dynasty - Zhu Yuyan, right?"

Zhu Chengwu had some guesses about the identity of the uninvited guest.

In this seemingly false world, Zhu Chengwu is always one step ahead of others in understanding intelligence based on the intelligence he has mastered and combined with his memories of past lives.

This is the case with Zhu Yuyan in front of him, and it was also the same when he called out Narcissus's name in the Millennium Ice Valley just now.

This is one of the advantages of reincarnation.

After more than three years of not seeing each other, Wanwan, the peerless genius and the hope for the future of Yinkui Sect, has unsurprisingly become a master.

The hope for the future has officially become the reliance of the present!

Zhu Yuyan, who is beside Wanwan, has a stronger aura than Wanwan, but has not yet reached the level of a supreme master (grand master). She is about the same level as the Colorless Divine Monk and the Qingfeng Taoist.

It was precisely because of the impressive combat power of Zhu Yuyan and Wanwan after they joined forces that Zhu Chengwu finally had to stop and confront and communicate with Zhu Yuyan and Wanwan.

"Marquis Fu'an is indeed a legend of Ming martial arts, the best martial artist in Ming! He has a quick mind and a keen eye!"

Zhu Yuyan was a little surprised that Zhu Chengwu revealed her identity as soon as they met, but she was not too surprised.

Although the Sui Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty were separated by a vast ocean, this ocean could not stop the upper class and those with ulterior motives.

More than three years ago, Wanwan was able to go to the Ming Dynasty for training on a whim, so it was not surprising that Zhu Chengwu knew about the Sui Dynasty.

What surprised Zhu Yuyan at first was not that Zhu Chengwu knew her, but that Zhu Chengwu told her her real name.

You should know that in the Sui Dynasty few people knew her real name, and everyone called her Queen Yin.

“I wonder what the purpose of Sect Leader Zhu and Miss Wanwan stopping me is?
Does Sect Leader Zhu want to help Miss Wanwan complete the unfinished battle from more than three years ago?

It just so happens that I also want to ask Miss Wanwan for an explanation for what happened more than three years ago!"

Zhu Chengwu ignored the praise from Queen Yin Zhu Yuyan and questioned directly.

This is also because Zhu Chengwu is no longer in his prime, otherwise Zhu Chengwu would not say much and would take action directly.

Although Wanwan's actions three years ago had no impact on Zhu Chengwu's eventual acquisition of the Earth's Core Fire Lotus, Wanwan's original intention was already to target Zhu Chengwu.

Zhu Chengwu will not be merciful to such malicious people.

"Marquis Fu'an, you are overthinking! Let the past be the past! Yuyan came to find Marquis Fu'an this time to cooperate with him!"

Zhu Chengwu's words made Zhu Yuyan narrow her eyes slightly, but in the end Zhu Yuyan chose to suppress her emotions and spoke in a slightly flattering tone.

For Queen Yin Zhu Yuyan, calling herself "Yuyan" is already a rare act of sincerity and flattery!
Zhu Yuyan did this not only because of Zhu Chengwu's martial arts legend, but also because she needed help now.

Although Zhu Yuyan said that the past was in the past, but if time could go back, Zhu Yuyan would have followed Wanwan to the Ming Dynasty more than three years ago and got the high-level rare treasure, the Earth's Core Fire Lotus, which helped Zhu Chengwu rise to prominence.

Wanwan, who was standing aside, felt regretful as she looked at Zhu Chengwu, who was so arrogant that even her master Zhu Yuyan had to obey him.

Wanwan's regret was not because she regretted offending Zhu Chengwu in a moment of anger during her training in the Ming Dynasty, but because she regretted not persisting in her original intention of destroying the plan of the Marquis of Fu'an Mansion when she followed the wedding procession of the Marquis of Fu'an Mansion and found the cave where Cui had hidden the Earth Core Fire Lotus, and was scared away!

As a result, Fu'an Marquis Zhu Chengwu successfully obtained the Earth Core Fire Lotus, a high-level rare treasure of heaven and earth that helped him rise to prominence.

"Cooperation? Tell me more about it!" Zhu Chengwu showed an interested expression.

Is Zhu Chengwu really interested?
Not really!
Zhu Chengwu was already seriously injured, and had just fought with a Yang God fighter and a peak Yang God fighter successively, which consumed a lot of energy.

Zhu Chengwu needs to delay time to recover his combat power without alerting Zhu Yuyan and Wanwan.

Otherwise, facing Zhu Yuyan and Wanwan, the master and disciple pair, Zhu Chengwu might be forced to use forbidden techniques to escape and save his life.

This is the situation that Zhu Chengwu wants to avoid at all costs.

"Since the Marquis is interested, there was indeed something wrong with Wanwan more than three years ago!
Today, Yuyan will share with the Marquis the information that my Yinkui sect ancestors obtained at great cost!

It not only expresses our sincerity in seeking cooperation, but also expresses our apology for Wanwan’s behavior more than three years ago!

I hope that after today, the grudge between the Marquis and Wanwan from more than three years ago will be written off!"

Seeing that Zhu Chengwu was interested, Zhu Yuyan looked at Zhu Chengwu deeply and said so.

Zhu Yuyan is worthy of being the leader of the thousand-year-old Yinkui sect. She takes all kinds of considerations into account without leaving any room for error.

It was obvious that they took the initiative to seek cooperation with Zhu Chengwu, and they wanted to leak information to explain their purpose and reason for seeking cooperation... in order to impress Zhu Chengwu and win his consent.

Now it seems like Zhu Chengwu is begging them to reveal information!

He also revealed the information now in exchange for Zhu Chengwu's forgiveness of Wanwan's behavior more than three years ago.

Zhu Yuyan’s rhetoric skills are really amazing!

Of course, this is also because Zhu Chengwu has already gained power, and Zhu Yuyan has to do her best to prevent Zhu Chengwu from retaliating against the Yinkui Sect because of Wanwan’s previous behavior. Otherwise, with Zhu Yuyan’s strength and status, how could she use such tricks and words against Zhu Chengwu.

When a person starts to play tricks, it means that he is at a disadvantage.

"First, tell me what you are going to cooperate on? What is the intelligence that your ancestors obtained at a huge cost?"

Zhu Chengwu did not comment on Zhu Yuyan's little thoughts and little words.

Why is Zhu Chengwu so devoted to martial arts? Isn't it just to make everything go smoothly for him and not to play tricks or engage in verbal battles with others if he doesn't want to?
With Zhu Chengwu's current strength, no matter how clever Zhu Yuyan is or how well she speaks, as long as Zhu Chengwu doesn't agree, or agrees but doesn't carry out, Zhu Yuyan will be helpless.

In a word, little tricks are useless. Whether Zhu Chengwu will reveal the grudge between him and Wanwan more than three years ago depends entirely on the thought of Zhu Chengwu, who has the advantage in strength.

(End of this chapter)