The wind is howling, the snow is swaying...
"So, that Hanxue Ningyan has not really obtained the 'Sky Covering Blade'." Bai Che pondered for a moment. He looked at Han Xuefeng and asked: "Is this snowstorm in the far north also half a year ago?" , that is, Hanxue Ningyan changed when she had an epiphany?"
Hearing what Bai Che said, Han Xuefeng was slightly startled. After thinking for a while, he said, "It is indeed because the wind and snow were much heavier half a year ago."
"However, this should be just a coincidence." Han Xuefeng said, "It should be due to climate factors."
Bai Che smiled and said: "When something goes wrong, there must be a monster. The sudden abnormal weather will definitely cause problems."
Looking at the two of them, Bai Che suddenly asked: "For your guardian family, what do you think 'antiquities' are?"
Hearing this, Liu Yu and Han Xuefeng were slightly startled, and then Liu Yu replied: "Back to Young Master, we don't know much about the inheritance of the mission of protecting the family from generation to generation. It's just that we are looking for a way to achieve the ultimate goal." 'Those who are successful in cultivation should be regarded as the master, and they bear extremely important responsibilities."
"So, you almost don't know about that war?" Bai Che smiled meaningfully.
Seeing Bai Che's expression, Liu Yu paused and said, "We know very little about that war. We only know that the five great emperors of mankind made great contributions to protecting the human era. At that time, The opponent is a demon."
Bai Che nodded and smiled: "You are right."
"It's just..." Bai Che paused and continued: "The five 'antiques', as weapons of the human emperor, have drank the blood of demons and killed many demons. Even, according to me It is speculated that the remaining souls of the demons seem to be sealed in the 'antiques'."
"Young Master, are you serious about this?" Liu Yu and Han Xuefeng were startled when they heard Bai Che's words.
Bai Che shook his head and said: "I just declined. We have to look at the situation of the Sky Covering Blade first. If what I said is true, then the demon clan's remnant soul should have awakened, and it is still with Han Xue. Ning Yan has a close relationship.”
"This can also explain why she broke through several realms in a few days. There must be something fishy about her." Bai Che smiled.
Hearing Bai Che's explanation, Liu Yu, Han Xuefeng and others couldn't help but frown. If Bai Che's words were true, then the human era might be facing catastrophe.
Seeing the heavy expressions on everyone's face, Bai Che smiled and said, "What I said is just some speculation. I don't know whether it is true or not. You have to see the 'Heaven Covering Blade' to know everything."
"So, is there still a way to enter the trial place?" Bai Che looked at Liu Yu and Han Xuefeng and asked with a smile.
"Young Master, the trial ended more than ten days ago..." Han Xuefeng said, "But...if it is Young Master, he should still be able to enter."
"It's just that now is not the real trial period, so the possibility of passing the trial is low."
"It doesn't matter." Bai Che waved his hand and said, "My purpose is not to pass the trial, but to enter it and see the general situation of the 'Sky Covering Blade' in order to make some preparations."
"If that's the case, then that's fine." Han Xuefeng nodded. After a moment, Han Xuefeng said again: "But, young master, there is still one problem."
"Huh?" Bai Che was slightly startled.
"It's like this." Han Xuefeng explained: "There are two keys to open the door of trial. I only have one key here, and the other key is at Han Xuefeng's place."
"I see." Bai Che nodded, and then said, "Then, let's go meet the Hanxue Ningyan."
"Young Master, should we consider this matter in the long term?" Han Xuefeng dissuaded him: "Now Han Xuefeng is cruel and capricious. If he goes to Shuofeng Village, something unexpected may happen."
Bai Che shook his head and said: "If what I said is true, then it may not take long for the remnant soul to break free of the seal. Who can stop it then?"
"As far as I know, those demons have advanced cultivation and are at least in the divine realm. As for us, since that war, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth has gradually dried up. It seems that we have entered the Age of Ending Law. There are only a handful of us humans who can cultivate to the divine realm. Numbers, let alone higher levels.”
"Those demons are at least in the divine realm, and it is possible that they exist in the true divine realm. Therefore, we must nip this in the bud."
Seeing what Bai Che said, Liu Yu and Han Xuefeng nodded, and Han Xuefeng said, "I'm afraid Han Xuefeng won't let us in."
Bai Che smiled and said, "The mountain man has his own clever plan."
...
Bai Che, Liu Yu, and Han Xuefeng left Youchun Lake and turned back in the direction they came from. They met Jiu Du and Zhang Bei on the way.
After informing them of the general situation, they all walked towards Shuofeng Village.
"You little bastard, was it really you who did this?" Zhang Bei grabbed Han Xuefeng's ears and said, "You're really making your Grandpa Zhang look for you!"
"Grandpa Zhang, I...I didn't mean to trouble you." Han Xuefeng felt helpless and said, "We are doing this for safety reasons!"
"It's not safe or not, you have a weak stomach. You have been practicing hard for so many years and you can't even beat a little girl. It's all in vain!" Zhang Bei puffed his beard and glared.
"Third brother." Liu Yu was a little dumbfounded. He paused and said, "You have been practicing all your life, but haven't you been able to defeat the young master?"
"Hey, brother, you..." Zhang Bei said, "Am I not educating Feng'er?"
For a time, the atmosphere became much more relaxed.
...
A few hours later, Bai Che and his party walked out of the lush coniferous forest. They saw a wide open space in front of them. The wind had subsided and the snow had also lightened.
Not far in front of Bai Che and the others, there was a majestic and huge city, with thick city gates and tens of meters of high walls, all black and engraved with the traces of time.
There is a sentry tower ten meters away, with someone standing guard above.
The flags on the tower were fluttering, and the bells above swayed, making a sweet sound, adding a touch of loneliness of wind and snow to the city where there was only the sound of wind and snow.
What surprised Bai Che most was the large characters above the city: Shuofeng Village.
Is this a village? Why is this so different from the villages I have seen? Are you sure this is not a majestic pass or a majestic city?
"Young Master, this is Shuofeng Village." Liu Yu pointed at the city ahead and smiled.
Bai Che nodded, and he saw a few big characters above the city gate.
Seeing Bai Che's expression of doubt, Liu Yu explained: "Young Master, the reason why Shuofeng Village looks like this is because it is a checkpoint."
"Huh?" Bai Che became more suspicious.
"Young Master, please go to a higher place and take a look." Liu Yu pointed to a high ground where you can overlook Shuofeng Village.
"Young Master, please take a closer look. There is a natural chasm thousands of meters behind Shuofeng Village." After Liu Yu pointed at Shuofeng Village, Bai Che took a closer look and found that there was indeed a crack-like existence. But Bai Che knew that this was by no means a crack, just because it was too far away.
"What's in this chasm?" Bai Che asked casually.
"Back to Young Master, I don't know." Liu Yu shook his head truthfully and said: "Shuofeng Village just doesn't let outsiders enter, and it doesn't let things inside come out. It's just that it doesn't matter whether there is anything inside. And know it."
Bai Che nodded, and Liu Yu continued: "However, young master, there are occasional sounds of iron chains colliding in the chasm. Maybe there is an unknown creature locked inside."
Hearing this, Bai Che smiled and said: "You don't know, and it's even less possible for me to know. Maybe there is something that I can't say for sure. Maybe it's just the collision of discarded waste and the whistling wind, forming an iron-like shape." The sound of chains clashing.”
Bai Chefeng said calmly, but he was not calm in his heart. In his impression, there would definitely be something hidden in a place like Tianqi. As for what it was, he didn't know, but it would definitely not be safe.
After a while, Bai Che and Liu Yu walked down the high ground. Bai Che looked at Shuofeng Village, which was like a grand pass, and his eyes moved slightly.
"Young Master, the city gate of Shuofeng Village is closed. Should we wait until dark and sneak in?" Han Xuefeng asked.
Bai Che glanced at Han Xuefeng and said, "You are also a figure in Shuofeng Village. How can you be sneaky? Of course you have to go in openly."
"ah?"
When Han Xuefeng was surprised, he saw Bai Che's body move and he came to the outside of the city gate. He pointed at the people standing guard on the sentry tower and said loudly: "Hey, you guys, why don't you open the door quickly and let me, the young master?" Go in! Otherwise, when that bitch Hanxue Ningyan comes out, you will have a good harvest!"
Seeing Bai Che's actions, Liu Yu, Jiu Du, Han Xuefeng and others all changed their expressions. This...this...is this the method you said? It’s better to just punch in!
Of course, one of them's eyes lit up. When Zhang Bei saw Bai Che's behavior, his face immediately turned rosy and his eyes were filled with excitement. Bai Che's behavior was in line with his wishes.
Bai Che's sudden opening shocked the people of Shuofeng Village who were standing guard on the sentry tower. They all looked at Bai Che, who... is this? They don't seem to know each other.
"Hey, why don't you open the door quickly?" Bai Che said loudly: "If you dare to neglect this young master, you should watch out for your own life. Hanxue Ningyan is always respectful to me when she sees him, but you still dare to leave me hanging in the city?" Outside the door?"
Hearing this, the people on guard frowned, who is this? Is it really a big shot? He also said that the Hanxue clan leader was respectful to him. Is he really a big shot?
"Who do you think he is?" Seeing Bai Che's confident appearance, the people on guard began to talk about it. Finally, they came to the conclusion that this young man's identity was not simple.
Then, someone went to tip off the news, and someone started to deal with Bai Che.
"My lord, may I ask who you are..." the man on guard asked.
"Bold! Is this young master's identity something that a lowly person like you can know?" Bai Che scolded him sternly.
"Go and call Hanxue Ningyan out quickly, otherwise, be careful about your life!"
Hearing Bai Che's words, the man on guard frowned, but had no choice but to reply respectfully: "Yes, sir, let's go and invite the clan leader immediately!"
"Yeah!" Bai Che's expression did not change and he stood with his chest held high.
Bai Che's operation stunned Jiu Tu, Liu Yu, Han Xuefeng, Zhang Bei and others. This...this...this...
For a moment, they were so surprised that they were speechless. This Bai Che was really a strange person.
At this moment, Hanxue Ningyan's residence, when she heard the situation outside, she frowned. When did she know the young master?
"I'll go right away." After thinking for a moment, Han Xue Ningyan slowly spoke.
In the darkness, an unpleasant voice came from a mass of black mist, "Hanxue Ningyan, don't forget, the fate of the entire Shuofeng Village is in your hands. If you dare to leak even half of the situation here, I will Guaranteed, the entire Shuofeng Village will turn into purgatory..."
Hearing this, Hanxue Ningyan frowned. She clenched her hands so hard that her nails dug into her flesh. For a moment, her palms were dripping with blood. Finally, Hanxue Ningyan nodded and said, "Yes."
"Okay, let's go see what happened." The ugly voice in the black mist rang in Hanxue Ningyan's ears again: "If you don't have eyes, just kill him."
...
Bai Che outside the door was still cursing and complaining about why Hanxue Ningyan didn't come out for so long, and the man on guard explained in a panic.
"I wonder who you are, why are you so eager to see me?" At this time, an indifferent female voice came from Shuofeng Village.
"Hanxue Ningyan?" Bai Che asked tentatively.
"Yes, it's me." Hanxue Ningyan replied. As she spoke, Shuofeng City's gate opened wide, and dozens of people walked out, led by a woman.
The woman has fair skin and a pretty face. She has a string of bone chains hanging around her neck and is dressed in warm clothing, giving her a somewhat wild beauty.
"Who are you?" Hanxue Ningyan said indifferently.
Bai Che smiled and said, "It doesn't matter who I am. What's important is that I caught your opponent for you."
"The enemy?" Hanxue Ningyan was stunned for a moment, then said: "Han Xuefeng?"
"Oh?" Bai Che smiled faintly: "It seems that it is really him. Please escort Han Xuefeng up!"
"Ah?" Han Xuefeng's face was full of doubts, and Zhang Bei's head was also full of questions. What's going on?
However, Bai Che acted with his own reasons. Liu Yu and the drunkard tied up Han Xuefeng without hesitation and took him forward.
"Clan leader Hanxue, please look." Bai Che pointed at Han Xuefeng and said with a smile, "Is this your opponent?"
The moment she saw Han Xuefeng, Han Xuefeng frowned slightly, but quickly calmed down and looked as if nothing had happened.
She said calmly: "Your Excellency, this Han Xuefeng is just a defeated general under my command. It is not worth wasting my time. If it is just Han Xuefeng, then please take him back."
Bai Che smiled. There was indeed something wrong with Hanxue Ningyan. Judging from her slightly changed emotions just now, it seemed that Hanxue Ningyan didn't want to see Han Xuefeng. In other words, is there a possibility? Was Han Xuefeng deliberately let go by Han Xuefeng?
"It's harmful, too." Bai Che smiled and said, "He's just a defeated general, so I'll deal with him on behalf of the Hanxue clan leader."
With that said, Bai Che called out a sword and said with a smile: "It seems that you are of no use at all. I wanted to exchange you for some rewards, but the Hanxue clan chief didn't care at all. Then I won’t keep you anymore…”
"Stop!" Hanxue Ningyan said angrily, seeming to be aware of her own emotions, so she said: "No matter how Han Xuefeng is a member of my Shuofeng Village, how could he die in the hands of an outsider like you? I mean , he must die in my hands."
"Then Chief Hanxue, how are you going to buy his life?" Bai Che sneered, patted Han Xuefeng again, and said: "In this state, he may not even be able to catch my palm. I can do it for him." Chief Hanxue will do it for you."
"Make a price." Hanxue Ningyan frowned and her tone became a little cold.
"I heard that there is a trial place in Shuofeng Village, so I would like to borrow the key of Patriarch Hanxue." Bai Che smiled, "I wonder if Patriarch Hanxue is willing?"
Hearing this, Hanxue Ningyan frowned even more tightly. How did he know about the trial place? How did he know the key?
Looking at Han Xuefeng who was tied up by Wuhua Da, Han Xue Ningyan was stunned for a moment, and then said: "It's not impossible to lend you the key, but the trial place is full of dangers. If you enter rashly, you may be in danger."
"Chief Hanxue, you don't have to worry about this." Bai Che smiled: "You only need to lend me the key, and I will let him go. Otherwise...hehe... The clan leader is indifferent as he watches his clan members being killed. I wonder what other clan members will think?"
Bai Che's eyes meant something. Hanxue Ningyan looked at the two people beside Bai Che. This... this is not...
Hanxue Ningyan paused for a moment, and after a moment, Hanxue Ningyan said: "As a clan leader, I will never abandon anyone, even a corpse. Your Excellency, there is a heavy wind and snow outside the village. Please follow me to the village, and I will take care of you." I'll lend you the key."
With that said, Hanxue Ningyan glanced at Bai Che and then entered Shuofeng Village.
Bai Che smiled, the city gate was already open.
"Guys, please come in." The people from Shuofeng Village said expressionlessly.
Bai Che nodded, Liu Yu and the drunkards escorted Han Xuefeng into it, while Han Xuefeng deliberately kept some distance away.
Seeing this, Bai Che smiled slightly. Han Xue Ningyan was indeed smart. Perhaps, she already knew that Bai Che and Han Xuefeng were from the same group. Of course, she was sure because she saw Liu Yu and Zhang Bei.
As for the reason why Bai Che used Han Xuefeng as an excuse, there were three reasons. Firstly, he really wanted to win trust with this. Secondly, when Bai Che saw Han Xue's condensed smoke, his heart began to throb, and he had a desire to The urge to kill it, 'ancient objects' are extremely sensitive to demonic energy, so...
Third, Bai Che noticed from the beginning that Han Xue Ningyan's hands were dripping with blood, and the wounds were caused entirely by nails digging into the flesh. This was a sign of extreme anger but no resistance.
The majestic patriarch feels a sense of powerlessness in her own place, which means there must be some other existence suppressing her behind her back.
Combined, Bai Che speculated that Hanxue Ningyan was not willing to be associated with the being behind her, but was probably coerced. This was also a common method used by the demons.
When she saw Han Xuefeng frowning, Bai Che confirmed her suspicion, but it also proved that they must be in danger now.
...
"Young Master, what do you mean?" The simple-minded Zhang Bei spoke first, but of course he lowered his voice, "How can you give Feng'er to her?"
Hearing this, Bai Che just smiled and did not speak.
Zhang Bei continued: "Young Master, aren't you sending a sheep into a tiger's mouth?"
"Don't worry." Bai Che said slowly: "Hanxue Ningyan didn't really want to kill Han Xuefeng, she was just acting!"
"Ah? Acting!" Zhang Bei was stunned, while Bai Che made a "silence" gesture.
Bai Che paused and said: "There are two pieces of information. First, Hanxue Ningyan was forced to pursue Han Xuefeng. Secondly, the existence of the demon clan may have awakened and is extremely powerful. Therefore, we are now In danger.”
