Seven Injuries Sword He Bi is a highly representative expert of the Kongtong Sect.

In his early years, He Bi traveled with his sword across the Central Plains, earning great fame. Everyone present had heard of the renowned Seven Injuries Sword.

This first-class expert, in terms of fame, status, and battle achievements, is actually higher than the Four Great Swordsmen of Jiangnan. This is well acknowledged.

How could Gao Xuan, at such a young age, possibly kill Seven Injuries Sword He Bi?

However, as the number one expert of the Northwest, Cheng Poshan wouldn't speak recklessly in front of so many people.

Everyone turned their eyes to Gao Xuan, curious about how he would respond.

Pei Tianyuan, however, looked towards Tao Zhengren, having organized this gathering at Tao Zhengren's request.

Among the Four Great Swordsmen of Jiangnan, he and Tao Zhengren had truly shared life-and-death experiences. Tao Zhengren had told him about the Northwest events, but the quick arrival of Cheng Poshan was unexpected.

Although Pei Tianyuan was not afraid of Cheng Poshan, he was aware that he was a level below the top expert of the Northwest.

Among those present, there was not a single person who was a match for Cheng Poshan.

Being renowned righteous sects, they couldn't join forces against Cheng Poshan. How could they resolve this situation?

Tao Zhengren was also visibly troubled; he had actually contacted the sect, asking for experts to come for support, fearing the Kongtong Sect might seek revenge.

Cheng Poshan had come too quickly, heading straight for him and Gao Xuan without hesitation.

Things outside Black Stone City must have been exposed!

The situation was now difficult to handle.

At a critical moment, Tao Zhengren hesitated a bit. Cheng Poshan wasn't troubling him but was going directly for Gao Xuan. He could step aside, claiming ignorance of everything.

Presumably, Cheng Poshan dared not do anything to him.

This thought just flashed by, and Tao Zhengren felt ashamed; he was considering betraying his lifesaver, disgracing the word 'hero'!

Facing death on the spot, as one of the Four Great Swordsmen of Jiangnan, he couldn't be contemptibly despicable and ungrateful.

Tao Zhengren thought of this and suddenly spoke loudly: "Hero Cheng, I killed He Bi!"

Tao Zhengren still didn't want to completely break with Cheng Poshan and didn't mention He Bi's collusion with the Feihua Sect, leaving room for both sides.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall was even more shocked.

Seven Kills Sword He Bi was also a renowned swordsman; why would Tao Zhengren kill He Bi? What had happened?

Cheng Poshan sneered, "Tao Zhengren, with your swordsmanship, you don't have the qualification to kill Elder He."

He Bi's body had long been found, and examining the sword marks on the corpse showed that it wasn't Wudang swordsmanship, nor was it Tao Zhengren's swordsmanship.

Besides, actually, there were still disciples of Feihua Sect alive at the scene, hidden in the winery. He saw He Bi being led away by Gao Xuan.

After investigating the situation, Cheng Poshan came alone to seek revenge.

He had a Red Blooded Steed, snatched from a Western Regions expert, which was incredibly excellent, traveling a thousand miles without exaggeration. Anxious for revenge, he journeyed day and night, finally catching Tao Zhengren in Jinling City.

Cheng Poshan was quite close to He Bi and was well cared for by him. Eager for revenge, he was impatient with Tao Zhengren's explanations.

In Jinling, Tao Zhengren had many friends and was a Wudang disciple, not easy to mess with. To kill Tao Zhengren, he couldn't act in such situations.

So he directly targeted Gao Xuan, ignoring Tao Zhengren.

Tao Zhengren turned red from Cheng Poshan's words, and just as he was about to argue again, Gao Xuan gestured for him to stay silent.

Gao Xuan said to Cheng Poshan, "That's right, I killed He Bi."

"Despicable scoundrel, killing Elder He underhandedly. You deserve to die."

Cheng Poshan held his Treasure Saber, his face full of murderous intent. Though he didn't intentionally unleash the Thunderous Sound, his voice was still loud and resonant, echoing in the hall, displaying his profound inner power cultivation.

Gao Xuan didn't explain but countered, "What do you want?"

"To cut off your head and use your blood to honor Elder He."

In the harsh and tough Northwest, words and deeds of Cheng Poshan were full of savage energy.

Tao Zhengren realized something was wrong and quickly explained, "Cheng Poshan, He Bi colluded with the Feihua Sect, acting deceitfully and viciously."

"Shut up!"

Before Tao Zhengren finished speaking, Cheng Poshan's loud shout interrupted him.

Cheng Poshan's inner strength was domineering, and his Thunderous Sound was forceful. The shout made everyone's ears buzz, and no one could hear what Tao Zhengren was saying.

Tao Zhengren's face turned white from the shout, and his body swayed slightly. He almost lost his balance for a moment, showing the ferocity and force of Cheng Poshan's inner strength.

Just this move alone placed Cheng Poshan firmly above him.

Tao Zhengren knew he was not Cheng Poshan's opponent but refused to retreat, gripping his sword hilt and defiantly staring at Cheng Poshan.

These Northwestern brutes were really hateful; he'd rather draw his sword for a battle. Even if Cheng Poshan killed him, his sect's elders would avenge him!

Pei Tianyuan couldn't sit idly by while Tao Zhengren suffered, so he stepped forward to stand alongside Tao Zhengren, "Hero Cheng, things haven't been clarified. You're being too domineering."

Cheng Poshan sneered, "You are tarnishing Elder He's reputation; how can I sit idly by? Although Elder He is dead, he's not someone a scoundrel can insult casually."

He pointed at Tao Zhengren and shouted fiercely, "You keep accusing Elder He of lacking integrity, but do you have any evidence!"

Tao Zhengren was at a loss for words. In such a hurry, how could he produce evidence?

He Bi of the Seven Injuries Sword is indeed famous. Making baseless accusations against him would be hard to convince others.

Cheng Poshan then pointed at Gao Xuan and said, "This lad is the disciple of the Feihua Sect. Skilled in using poison needles and poison, with malicious and despicable methods. Elder He fell into his trap and met his tragic end at his hands..."

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Gao Xuan. Gao Xuan had a dignified and handsome demeanor, his eyes like morning stars, with an extraordinary presence. He didn't appear to be a disciple of the Lower Five Sects.

However, Cheng Poshan spoke so convincingly and firmly. As the top martial artist of the northwest, he couldn't possibly speak nonsense in front of so many people.

Tao Zhengren looked a bit uneasy. Gao Xuan's origins were a fatal issue, indeed difficult to explain clearly.

Reputable sects are prejudiced against those from the evil sects. Especially with Cheng Poshan personally identifying Gao Xuan as a villain, the situation was dire.

Tao Zhengren originally intended to help Gao Xuan establish connections and clear his reputation.

The first step had been very smooth; everyone had an extremely good impression of Gao Xuan.

Once Gao Xuan had defeated the Feihua Sect, his identity would naturally be cleared. But Cheng Poshan arrived too quickly, disrupting his plan.

Honestly, Tao Zhengren didn't know what to say.

Seeing Tao Zhengren at a loss for words, Cheng Poshan was greatly pleased. He shouted fiercely at Gao Xuan, "Like such a treacherous villain as you, everyone would want to kill!"

The crowd looked at Gao Xuan again with disdain and contempt.

No matter Gao Xuan's demeanor, being a disciple of the Feihua Sect made him a villain of the Lower Five Sects.

Yet Gao Xuan laughed indifferently, "You may be an expert, but you speak nonsense.

"You claim I am from the Feihua Sect. Do you have any evidence?"

Cheng Poshan was a bit surprised that Gao Xuan actually had the nerve to argue. Of course, he couldn't say that this information came from the Feihua Sect itself.

In such a hurry, it was impossible to find someone from the Feihua Sect to identify Gao Xuan's identity.

However, the skills Gao Xuan had learned couldn't be faked. It was laughable that this boy dared to deny his identity.

Cheng Poshan shouted angrily, "Still dare to argue! Then tell me, which sect are you a disciple of?"

Tao Zhengren, Tao Min, and Tao Hui all looked at Gao Xuan with worried expressions. They hadn't expected Gao Xuan to publicly deny his origins, which was quite bold.

Once Gao Xuan's lie was exposed, his reputation would be completely ruined. He would be unable to gain the trust of others again.

But since Gao Xuan had already spoken, they couldn't say anything further.

Gao Xuan spoke calmly, "I have always concealed my origins. Even Hero Tao has never said a word about it. Mainly because my master instructed me not to act under his name when traveling outside."

Cheng Poshan sneered; he was waiting to see how Gao Xuan would fabricate his story.

Gao Xuan continued, "In such a situation, if I don't report my master's name, it would cause much misunderstanding among many people."

He straightened his expression and cupped his hands to the sky, saying, "My master is the Martial Saint Celestial Dragon Sword, Yu Yuehai."

When Gao Xuan uttered this name, a stir of amazement swept through the crowd.

Martial Saint Celestial Dragon Sword, this was a powerhouse from nearly two hundred years ago. Back then, he swept across the world invincibly. He was universally recognized as an indomitable expert.

Because the Celestial Dragon Sword was so strong, he single-handedly subdued the entire martial arts world. His fame still circulates in the martial arts world, becoming an immortal legend.

But this person had long been dead; how could Gao Xuan be his disciple?

Cheng Poshan laughed heartily, "Boy, you can't even make up stories properly. Yu Yuehai is from two hundred years ago; by now even his bones have turned to ash. Your teacher? Absolutely laughable!"

The crowd also appeared skeptical. No matter how extraordinary his Celestial Dragon Sword skills were, it was impossible to live till now.

Tao Zhengren's face was impassive, but inside he felt a sense of panic. This brother was making things up; how could this end well?

Gao Xuan, however, was unconcerned. Cheng Poshan wanted to kill him physically and ruin his reputation first to kill him justifiably later.

The fight wasn't a big deal, but Gao Xuan didn't want this guy to have his way. He would fabricate an identity to infuriate him.

He disdainfully glanced at Cheng Poshan, "A frog at the bottom of the well, extremely ignorant. My master studied the heavenly being, practiced the Daoist skill naturally, and trained into an indestructible golden body. While not living as long as the heavens, he has infinite life..."

Though these words sounded mystical, they seemed somewhat plausible. Throughout history, there have always been tales of longevity. A strong person like Yu Yuehai living for two hundred years didn't seem impossible.

The key was Gao Xuan's exceptional confidence and extraordinary demeanor. His words naturally carried a charm that made people believe him.

Cheng Poshan was extremely angry. It was one thing for Gao Xuan to talk nonsense, but a bunch of fools even had a little belief. It was simply absurd…

"Kid, you can make up whatever lies you want. I'll cut through your facade with a few slashes!"

Cheng Poshan said this as he suddenly drew a four-foot-long saber. His powerful inner strength caused the saber to vibrate with a thunderous rumbling.

"Watch the sword!"

With a low shout, Cheng Poshan without hesitation raised his saber and slashed.

The deep blue blade light flashed like thunder and lightning, illuminating the air. The momentum of the saber scared the crowd in the hall, causing them to instinctively retreat.

The crowd couldn't help but admire. As expected, he was the top martial artist of the northwest; this sword technique was extremely fierce and domineering. That young man was surely doomed...

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