Chapter 610: Chapter 343: I Have a Dream—to Build a World Filled with Heroic Spirit!
The Heroic Venerate descended from the heavens, rescuing them from distress; yet he was always elusive, like the dragon revealing its head but hiding its tail, difficult to truly see in person.
To this group of Jade Girls, it was a beautiful regret.
In gratitude for Duan Yun’s rescue, the remaining Jade Girls, faced with the enemy’s corpses in the snow, one after another began to exhibit their Dharma Image.
The Dharma Images glowed like lamps in the approaching night, noticeable in the mountain forest.
If they truly were lamps, they wished to be Everlasting Lamps, blessing Duan Yun with eternal immortality.
Only by deeply understanding the Heroic Venerate’s thoughts did they realize how precious his deeds were.
In this world full of treachery and murder, they had always suffered hardships, but since they practiced the "Jade Sword True Understanding", they no longer only had the power to prevent tragedies on themselves and their surroundings but could also fight for a broader heroic world.
Their deceased elder sister Zhao Deli had said before she died, she wanted to see the world devoid of great evil, filled with heroic spirit, which was also the voice of many Jade Girls.
If before Duan Yun appeared, this was only a fantasy in a daydream, or even an absurd existence within a daydream, after Duan Yun appeared, they felt that all this had become possible.
At least their originally suffering and painful life changed because of the orally passed "Jade Sword True Understanding".
Little Yin carried Duan Yun through the snow, her steps light and swift.
Duan Yun was already contemplating, soon he should catch some wild game to make a barbecue.
These days were spent only chopping people, having not properly eaten a decent meal; his mouth was fading to the taste of a bird.
At this moment, Little Yin suddenly exclaimed, "What is that?"
Only to see several Dharma Images emerge on the hillside over there.
The assorted Dharma Images had various appearances; some bore a series of arms, some were elegant as immortals, some dressed in azure like literati...
The most crucial part was, these Dharma Images resembled someone.
The Old Demon Duan on her back!
They stretched over the hillside like numerous god-demons.
At this moment, goosebumps rose all over Little Yin’s body.
Duan Yun glanced over, and sighed, "So it’s them."
Without any hesitation, he stood at the bottom of the hillside, the Jade Sword True Qi circulating within, instantly manifesting the Dharma Images of Little Qing and Little Yu behind him.
"Look quickly! That’s the Heroic Venerate’s Dharma Image!"
"The Heroic Venerate has seen us!"
"It’s the Venerable Lady!"
"There’s another Venerable Lady!"
....
Clearly, the opposite party also saw him, and those Dharma Images on the hillside couldn’t help swaying with excitement.
The two sides responded across a deep gorge.
"Thank you, Heroic Venerate, for saving our lives!"
Then, a voice of gratitude echoed from the hillside.
Duan Yun activated True Qi and spoke: "Be heroic and righteous, and stay safe."
"The green hills will not change, and the clear waters will flow long."
The Dharma Image lifted its hand in a gesture of respectful salute.
The Dharma Images on the hillside responded one by one.
After that, the Dharma Images dissipated, and Duan Yun rode off on Little Yu.
Duan Yun had already been gone for a while, yet the group of Jade Girls still stood gazing from the hillside.
Gradually, the Dharma Images of each Jade Girl began to change.
They became increasingly specific, for example, the Jade Girl skilled in medicine.
Her Dharma Image originally leaned towards Duan Yun’s image of a Medical Practitioner’s Compassionate Heart, and now even more details appeared, like a gentle green light swirled around it.
On this night, the Dharma Images of the Jade Girls all advanced further, their power greatly increased...
The Bloodthirsty Storyteller, who was lurking, watched this scene secretly, eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness.
Heaven is blind!
Not only does the Old Demon Duan become more deeply steeped in demonic traits, but even his followers are becoming more and more troublesome!
...
On the road, Little Yin continued to be rather unlucky, like when her foot slipped on the icy surface and she fell down the hillside.
Duan Yun seemingly also followed suit, yet performing a light flip, he not only didn’t fall but also stepped down on two wild rabbits that were in a loving exchange.
The barbecue was short of ingredients, the ingredients just arrived.
One was unlucky, the other lucky, forming a stark contrast.
However, Little Yin’s misfortune, and Duan Yun’s luck, may not always persist.
Midway, Duan Yun had already secretly performed another seven points to the original energy, discovering that the refined Returning Essence Qi he had consumed during critical hits was slowly dissipating, while Little Yin’s frail Returning Essence Qi Column was gradually recovering.
Of course, if he casually surged again, he’d continue to enjoy good luck, while Little Yin would remain unlucky.
People cannot be unlucky all the time, just as one cannot stay at the bottom of the valley forever, unless you’re under the gaze of Old Demon Duan.
However, seeing Little Yin performing well, Duan Yun didn’t continue to exploit her Returning Essence Qi, after all, he understands the principle of not focusing on shearing the fleece from only one sheep.
...
Because that Jade Girl Bloodthirsty Storyteller survived, the news of Old Demon Duan slaughtering through the White Socks Sect led by Guo Heavenly King and the Evil Spirit Jade Maiden Sword Sect had already spread widely.
For a time, Qingzhou was abuzz with fear at the mention of demons.
Know that Qingzhou is White Sock Divine Sect’s territory, previously the Heroic Spirit Jade Maiden Sword Sect caused trouble, still provoking much discussion.
However, later on, the Heroic Spirit Jade Maiden Sword Sect suffered heavy losses and was forced to flee, the White Sock Divine Sect once again demonstrated their superb foundation to the Martial World.
At least in Qingzhou’s domain, they are the eternal king.
Who could have predicted the situation would change swiftly, all because of one person.
Old Demon Duan!
Martial World people often have the habit of local pride and regional injustice, Qingzhou folks exploited and slain by White Sock Divine Sect, the lower-class Martial World people aren’t much better off; however, discuss Qingzhou’s Martial World figures, especially White Sock Divine Sect’s Sect Hierarch and the Four Heavenly Kings, Qingzhou Martial World people will proudly puff out their chests.
Meaning, Martial World people outside Qingzhou coming to Qingzhou drop a rank or two, Qingzhou Martial World people going to other states are treated similarly.
In Qingzhou Martial World people’s eyes, Old Demon Duan was barely at the level of the Four Heavenly Kings, after all, the word of Duan Yun reaching Mingyu Palace and defeating Jade Guanyin wasn’t widely disseminated.
Even those who heard of it considered it as mere rumor.
Never mentioning the status of Ming Yu Palace’s Martial Arts legend, just the notion that the world’s most beautiful woman Jade Guanyin couldn’t be defeated.
Some Bloodthirsty Storytellers disregarding the truth, even rumored that Old Demon Duan was corrupted by Jade Guanyin, becoming her puppet.
In summary, words favorable to the enemy couldn’t be uttered more.
Yet Guo Heavenly King truly died, died in Qingzhou, breaking Qingzhou Martial World people’s delusions.
Old Demon Duan really killed Guo Heavenly King.
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White Sock Divine Sect’s main forum, both stone walls and tables, were painted with black baseline.
The three remaining Heavenly Kings, King Liu, King Zhang, and King Lee were solemnly mourning a boot on the stone table.
This boot was meticulously sewn with stitches onto Bull Head leather, with linings inside.
This was Guo Heavenly King’s shoe.
Specialized shoes, as wearing those made one appear taller.
Guo Heavenly King was utterly destroyed by Old Demon Duan, all they could recover was this boot, hence forming a token tomb from it.
Initially, the three Heavenly Kings seemed calm, yet upon seeing the high inner lining of the boot, their eyes unexpectedly reddened.
Within the Sect, although the Four Heavenly Kings competed with each other, they were also closely bonded comrades.
They joined forces to defeat countless formidable foes, earning their Heavenly King’s fame and forged brotherly camaraderie.
Thinking of this once-arrogant brother now slain, how could the three of them not be sorrowful?
Especially King Lee, who valued emotions the most, born and died with Guo Heavenly King, couldn’t help wiping his tears, saying to King Liu practicing the "Forget Love Hammer": "Give me a strike of Forget Love Hammer, exchange me one night without tears."
At this moment, King Zhang also looked at him.
King Liu sighed softly and threw out his fists lightly.
This punch seemed gentle, yet imparted a heavy hammering sensation.
Fists landed on the two Kings with a subdued sound, reminiscent of a warhammer striking a drum surface.
The tears King Lee almost shed vanished instantly.
Presently, all three had only animosity united against a common foe.
Old Demon Duan killed Guo Heavenly King, not only killing their close brother but also challenging them, as well as the face of their White Sock Divine Sect!
When did their White Sock Divine Sect ever suffer loss like this, yet lost twice to one person.
"We must avenge this!" King Liu, his hooked nose holding firm resolve, exclaimed.
King Lee nodded in agreement, "Vengeance fiercely!"