CHAPTER 31: CHAPTER 31: SWORD QI PIERCES THE HEAVENS

Although Luo Suyi had tears on her face, her words were resolute, "Husband, I am your wife, until death do us part, in life and death together. If something happens to you, I will never live alone."

Lu Chengfeng frowned, gently pressing her tender lips, "What nonsense are you saying, about life or death? We will be fine, nothing will happen."

Luo Suyi slightly turned her head, avoiding his hand, "Husband, I know you are afraid that I will worry about you, but as man and wife, if you hide everything from me, I will only worry more."

"I’d rather be on edge for you than be kept in the dark. I am your wife, even if I’m terrified, it’s still my duty, because..."

"Because you are my husband!"

That last line, spoken with heartfelt emotion, melted Lu Chengfeng’s heart, and he could no longer hold back, pulling his beloved wife tightly into his arms.

"Suyi, it was my fault, I won’t do it again in the future. It’s my mistake, not behaving as a proper husband."

The two embraced tightly, feeling an unprecedented closeness in their hearts. After a while, Luo Suyi’s face turned slightly red, and she placed her delicate white hand on Lu Chengfeng’s chest.

"Husband, want me!"

In an instant, celestial thunder stirred earth fire, and Lu Chengfeng could no longer restrain himself. With a muffled groan, he pounced.

The night was starry and clear, gentle winds surrounded the mountains, soft singing echoed, and lovers intertwined passionately.

Perhaps those heartfelt words drew them closer; afterwards, Luo Suyi did not fall asleep but lay lazily on her man’s chest, saying, "Husband, I have something to discuss with you."

At this moment, with warmth and softness in his arms, Lu Chengfeng felt indescribable joy and peace, nuzzling her forehead with his cheek, "We are husband and wife, say whatever you wish."

"I want to..." Luo Suyi was about to speak when suddenly the ground shook and her complexion changed dramatically.

Without hesitation, Lu Chengfeng grabbed his robe, wrapped Luo Suyi’s body, and dashed out of the yard.

He looked up at the sky inside the mountain gate, seeing five streaks of sword qi piercing the sky, tearing the night apart as if slicing the night sky itself.

The green, yellow, black, white, and red sword qi were earth-shattering, intertwining like a canopy, then pressing down, the sky echoing with thunder and beastly roars, resembling the end of the world.

Lu Chengfeng couldn’t help showing a horrified expression on his face. He never imagined martial arts could reach such a realm, as if celestial or demonic, shaking the heavens with human power, almost mythical.

"Can humans truly achieve this?" Even Luo Suyi, held in his arms, couldn’t help but widen her eyes, overwhelmed and frightened.

"Today, I have witnessed the divine techniques of the martial path!" Lu Chengfeng’s eyes shone brightly, his ambitions were suddenly and unprecedentedly ignited.

"With my talent, I might one day slice the sky with a sword, let the sword qi traverse the heavens!"

This sudden tremor came quickly and left just as fast. As the five-colored sword qi descended, the earth-shattering beastly roars gradually faded, and the night sky returned to tranquility, the bright moon hanging high, stars filling the sky.

Everything that had happened before felt like a dream.

Lu Chengfeng and Luo Suyi were unable to calm down for a long time. After waiting for a while and confirming that there would be no more tremors, they returned to their room.

"Suyi, you should get some rest, after all the commotion tonight, you must be tired." After returning to the room, Lu Chengfeng dressed in his robes again and said, "After what happened just now, I fear Senior Brother Zhou and the others won’t be able to sleep either."

"I think he should be eager to return to Jade Immortal Peak to inquire about the situation. I’ll head out to see and also check if the earlier tremors caused any injuries."

"You stay here, don’t go anywhere, and wait for me to come back."

Luo Suyi obediently helped him straighten his clothes and fasten the belt. Seeing him in such a hurry that he couldn’t take the time to comb his hair, she casually took a copper ring to tie it up.

"You go on, don’t worry about me."

Lu Chengfeng nodded, kissed her smooth forehead, then went out with his sword.

Luo Suyi stood at the threshold, watching his figure disappear into the night. She didn’t move for a long time. She didn’t know when it started, but this man had already entered her heart, making it difficult for her to part from him.

Even a short moment of separation felt unbearable.

...

When Lu Chengfeng arrived at Zhou Tong’s residence, his senior brother, as expected, couldn’t sit still.

"Junior brother, you’re just in time. I was about to head back to Jade Immortal Peak. Had you come a moment later, I would have already left." Zhou Tong, with the Ancient Abyss Sword on his back, looked somewhat solemn and said, "I have read the sect’s ancient texts. Every time there is a disturbance in the Inner Peak, a beast tide erupts afterwards."

"Soon, all peaks inside and out will likely become busy. You should prepare in advance; there will soon be sect duties announced."

"I will first return to check if there is any news from the master. You should quickly bring your wife to temporarily reside at Jade Immortal Peak."

"With the upcoming chaos in the sect, keeping her here is not a wise decision. If anything happens, it would be a lasting regret."

"I’ve said my piece; the rest is up to you to consider. I’ll take my leave; see you at Jade Immortal Peak."

Zhou Tong spoke decisively, offered a cupped fist salute, and went down the mountain.

Lu Chengfeng watched him leave, then inspected the residences of Su Wanqing, Li Mo, and Luo Yong, all of whom were also awakened by the disturbance.

Lu Chengfeng relayed Zhou Tong’s words to them and seeing that none of them could fall back asleep, he said, "Since our master passed, it’s been a long time since we’ve practiced swordsmanship together. Since we’re here, why not practice the Bixiao Swordsmanship?"

The three had no objections and went together to the Cyan Cloud Platform.

Lu Chengfeng drew his sword, looked towards the direction of the Inner Peak, recalling the five divine sword qi he saw just now. In that moment, all his pride and complacency vanished completely.

He seemed to return to the time when he first became an apprentice, his heart filled with reverence and devotion. Starting from the first form of the Bixiao Swordsmanship, he practiced each move with utmost dedication.

Su Wanqing, Li Mo, and Luo Yong practiced alongside him, their sword forms uniform, as the swords moved, sword whistles rose, echoing through the night.

Perhaps they hadn’t practiced together for a long time, everyone felt a long-lost sense of unity and joy, and unknowingly a two-hour period passed.

By this time, dawn was breaking, and Lu Chengfeng sheathed his sword, saying, "That’s enough for today; I’ll go to Jade Immortal Peak to gather information."

"Wanqing, please keep an eye on Suyi, and tell her I’ll bring her over once I return from Jade Immortal Peak."

"Yes, Senior Brother." Su Wanqing agreed immediately, but her demeanor was noticeably more awkward than before, her eyes slightly evasive, not daring to meet his gaze.

Lu Chengfeng, preoccupied, did not notice her change, and after instructing everyone, he went down the mountain with his sword.

At the foot of the mountain, he saw a group of seven or eight magnificently dressed people, whose demeanor differed from the sect’s disciples. They were clearly outsiders.

"A sudden disturbance within the sect and unexpected visitors, truly the calm before the storm."

He had no interest in meddling, glanced at them a few times, then headed to Jade Immortal Peak.

Shortly after Lu Chengfeng left, the seven or eight visitors headed straight for Bixiao Peak.