Nine Realms Sword Emperor
Chapter 22 - 22 22 Arrogant Youth

22: Chapter 22 Arrogant Youth 22: Chapter 22 Arrogant Youth “What a marvelous movement technique and swordsmanship, this person’s strength is actually sufficient to rival the fifth level of the Tempering Bone Realm and he’s contending with this pack of bloodthirsty demon wolves.

Such movement technique and swordsmanship are also of the Profound Level.”

The young man’s eyes lit up at the sight of Chu Fengmian battling the bloodthirsty demon wolves, and then greed flickered in his eyes.

The young man spoke to a middle-aged man beside him.

“Du Gu, seize this kid for me later.”

“Young Master, the Hall Master had instructed that it would be best not to stir up trouble when we go out this time…”

The middle-aged man named Du Gu hesitated.

“Stir up trouble?

From the look of it, this kid doesn’t seem to be from any major force.

Only reaching the fifth level of the Tempering Bone Realm at such an age, he probably comes from some remote place and had a stroke of luck to learn this movement technique and swordsmanship.”

The young man spoke with a tone of greed.

“Such movement technique and swordsmanship, even within the academy, are extremely rare indeed.

If we could obtain them and present them to my father, it would be a great achievement.”

“It would be a shame for such techniques to fall into the hands of someone from a remote area, wasted and gathering dust.”

“Yes.”

Having heard the young man’s words and taking another glance at Chu Fengmian, Du Gu indeed confirmed that Chu Fengmian did not look like someone from any major forces, so he nodded and began to edge closer.

On the other side, all of the dozen or so bloodthirsty demon wolves had been slain by Chu Fengmian.

Without exception, they were all cut in half at the waist by Chu Fengmian.

“What a pity for the pelts of these bloodthirsty demon wolves, they are quite valuable.”

Chu Fengmian looked at the corpses of the bloodthirsty demon wolves on the ground and sighed silently.

The pelts of these bloodthirsty demon wolves were highly sought-after by the disciples of the great families and could be sold at a good price if taken outside.

However, Chu Fengmian had no intention of bothering with these pelts right now, for they were too cumbersome.

He simply walked over to each of them and extracted their Demon Cores, placing them into his satchel.

“Is someone coming?”

In the moment when he dug out the last Demon Core, Chu Fengmian’s eyes suddenly turned cold.

He had already heard footsteps approaching, the steps were deep and powerful.

“Tempering Bone Realm Level Eight…”

In an instant, Chu Fengmian had judged the strength of the newcomer.

The eighth level of the Tempering Bone Realm was rare in this remote and savage mountain range, and it seemed that this person was coming straight for Chu Fengmian.

This made Chu Fengmian tense up immediately, ready to strike at any moment.

In these savage mountains, the danger comes not only from the magical beasts but martial artists are equally hazardous.

Murdering to seize treasures was not uncommon among martial artists, especially in such desolate, uninhabited places, Chu Fengmian had to be on guard.

“Young man, my Young Master wants you to come over.”

Du Gu, having taken a few steps, suddenly spoke upon reaching Chu Fengmian’s presence.

The statement sounded less like a request and more like a command, as if an authority figure was giving orders to a subordinate.

“Hm?”

Hearing this, Chu Fengmian frowned.

Chu Fengmian had wanted to inquire about the purpose of Du Gu’s approach, but it was clear now that the visitor bore ill intent.

Chu Fengmian took a glance at Du Gu and spoke calmly.

“Who is your Young Master?

I do not seem to know him.”

“We are from Wu Sheng Academy, the Fair Flame Hall.

My Young Master is the Hall Master of Fair Flame Hall, come quickly.”

Du Gu coldly said, his tone filled with unspeakable pride when he mentioned the Martial Victory Academy.

Men from the Martial Victory Academy.

Hearing this name also gave Chu Fengmian a start.

The Martial Victory Academy was one of the most colossal forces within the Martial Victory Nation, established by the royal family of Martial Victory Nation itself, with countless branches under its command.

Any disciple from the Martial Victory Academy taken out would be considered a prodigious talent.

Though Chu Fengmian’s own Lin residence dominated Linwu City, even they had to treat any Martial Victory Academy disciple with respect.

It was unexpected to encounter someone from Martial Victory Academy in this remote and wild mountain range.

However, Chu Fengmian had no intention of heeding Du Gu’s words, these domineering commands.

If it had been a kind persuasion, maybe Chu Fengmian would have considered it, but not such overbearing arrogance—Chu Fengmian was certainly not a lackey to be ordered about.

“Chu has no acquaintance with any young Hall Master from the Martial Victory Academy, nor does he plan to meet one.

Please return.”

Chu Fengmian said coldly.

In his previous life, even individuals from the seven great sects would not receive any face from Chu Fengmian.

And now, a mere young Hall Master from the tiny Martial Victory Academy dared to boss him around—Chu Fengmian would certainly not give him the time of day.

“What?!”

Du Gu also did not expect his words to be rejected.

He knew the Martial Victory Academy was regarded as a supremely exalted existence within the Martial Victory Nation.

Having stated his name, he thought that Chu Fengmian would follow him to meet the young Hall Master respectfully.

But to his surprise, Chu Fengmian flatly refused.

Moreover, Chu Fengmian turned around and intended to leave.

“Boy, stop!”

Du Gu bellowed angrily.

If Chu Fengmian, a mere Fifth Layer Bone Tempering Realm youngster, simply walked away from him, Du Gu would lose all face in the Martial Victory Academy—unable to take care of such a trivial matter.

With an angry shout from Du Gu, he quickly moved his feet.

In an instant, his shape moved rapidly towards Chu Fengmian’s shoulder, seeking to forcefully detain Chu Fengmian.

“If you won’t drink a toast, you must drink a penalty—don’t blame me for the forthcoming fleshly pain!”

This claw was infused with Spiritual Power, and once his grip found Chu Fengmian’s shoulder, it likely would crush it completely.

“What a joke!

When Chu decides to leave, no one can stop him!”

Chu Fengmian also snorted coldly.

He had clearly perceived Du Gu’s unfriendly approach from the start.

When Du Gu and his group were sizing Chu Fengmian up from a distance, Chu Fengmian took note—evidently interested in Chu Fengmian’s Phantom movement technique and the Infinite Sword Dance.

Now was not the time to walk into the tiger’s den.

With a shift in his stance, Chu Fengmian transformed into a blur, and Du Gu’s grab closed on nothing but an afterimage.

Meanwhile, Chu Fengmian’s real form was already running quickly into the depths of the wild mountain range.

“Don’t let that kid escape!

Catch him!”

Du Gu, realizing his movement was futile, suddenly snapped to clarity and shouted loudly.

The remaining eight middle-aged men nearby also sprang into action at once.

Numerous figures promptly surrounded Chu Fengmian from all sides.

“Eight Bone Tempering Realm Eight Layer Martial Artists!”

Chu Fengmian surveyed the encircling eyes, silently calculating.

If it were only one Eighth Layer Bone Tempering Realm martial artist, Chu Fengmian could still fight using his Phantom movement technique in conjunction with Infinite Sword Dance.

But with eight acting together, his only option was to flee.

Martial Artists were more challenging to deal with than demon beasts, especially since these eight men cultivated high-grade techniques.

Even better than the best technique in the Lin residence, the Profound Level lower-grade Ling Wind Technique—difficult to contend with.

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