Lord of Bones

Chapter 671: Fighting as Appointed
In order to maintain order in the ancient castle, the Yinming Guards began to intensify patrols.

They were dressed in black armor, holding spears, and moving through the streets and alleys.

However, even though the Yinming Fort seemed impregnable with the protection of the Yinming Guards, the incidents of Yuanzers being killed did not stop and continued.

As time went on, the atmosphere in the castle became more and more tense.

Those Yuanzhe who held the jade slips were on pins and needles, fearing that they would become the next target.

In this tense atmosphere, the period when the thunder power of the Xuanyin Thunder Domain weakened finally arrived, which was undoubtedly good news for those Yuan people.

They all entered the Xuanyin Thunder Domain through the teleportation array, hoping to find some opportunities and treasures there.

The Yinming Guards suddenly announced a reduction in the number of transfer quotas.

This caused dissatisfaction and protests from a large number of metaphysical people.

They gathered in the major squares of Yinming Castle to fight against the Yinming Guards.

Yin Mingwei had to come forward to explain that the power of thunder in the Xuanyin Thunder Domain had weakened and was unstable.

Once the situation stabilizes, the daily transfer quota will be increased.

Although this appeasement strategy was a bit far-fetched, most Yuanzhe still chose to accept it.

However, those Yuanzhe who held the map jade slips could not wait.

They were worried that the jade slips in their hands would bring about fatal disasters.

Until the news of a duel between geniuses spread throughout Yinming Castle.

One side in this duel is the outstanding younger generation of disciples of the Tianyun Sect, so as the duel approaches, a large number of strong men from the Tianyun Sect begin to appear in the city.

The appearance of these powerful men should have made the atmosphere in Yinming Castle even more tense.

The number of Yuan-ers being killed gradually decreased, and finally stopped happening.

Everyone speculated that perhaps it was because of the deterrent power brought by the Tianyun Sect that the killer did not dare to act rashly.

.........

The dark clouds rolled like thick ink, covering the sky, and not a single ray of sunlight could penetrate.

In the oppressive darkness, a huge black city stands on the vast land like a sleeping beast.

In the center of the city, there is a huge square thousands of feet long, paved entirely with black boulders, like a giant mirror that swallows up all colors.

There were crowds of people around the square, with nearly a million people standing among them.

They were nervous, excited, and expectant, with different emotions.

Among them, the thousands of Yuanists wearing white robes with cloud patterns were particularly eye-catching.

They wore white cloud emblems on their chests, shining like stars in the dim environment.

In the center of those Yuan masters, on a stone platform a few feet high, there were dozens of old men in white robes sitting cross-legged with their eyes closed, all motionless, like immortal statues that had lasted for thousands of years.

Judging from the powerful aura emanating from their bodies, without exception, they have all reached the peak of the Half-Step Transformation Realm.

Their presence shrouded the entire square in a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

At the edge of the square directly in front of the stone platform, a young woman stood quietly.

She was wearing a light blue long skirt, the hem of which was as thin as a cicada's wing and fluttered in the wind, like a blooming blue lotus.

The long skirt is embroidered with delicate cloud patterns, which complements her temperament.

Her long hair falls like a waterfall, black and shiny, exuding a faint luster.

His eyes were deep and bright, like the brightest stars in the night sky, revealing a determined look.

The woman held a long blue sword in her hand. The sword was slender and sharp, less than half a foot away from the outside of her thigh. Her posture was elegant and calm.

She is one of the protagonists of today's duel, the future young leader of Shuiyun Peak of Tianyun Sect, Ruan Ningmeng.

At this moment, although there were nearly a million people gathered around the square, the entire square seemed to be shrouded in silence as if by an invisible force.

Most of them came here specifically for this showdown, and a very small number of them just used this place as a temporary shelter.

In recent days, there have been continuous incidents of Yuanzhe being killed in Yinming Castle, which has cast a shadow over the hearts of every Yuanzhe.

The murderer is as elusive as a ghost and has not been caught yet.

What's strange is that the murderer seemed to be afraid of the Tianyun Sect and had not taken any action for several days.

Today, many powerful people from the Tianyun Sect gathered here, and naturally it became a safe haven in everyone's eyes.

Among the onlookers, there were three figures in a corner, who were also closely related to this duel.

Li Lieyang and Li Yuanlong were wearing dark robes, with stern faces. They tried to keep a low profile as much as possible so as not to attract the attention of other Yuanists.

The Longyang Li family has already withdrawn from the Wen River Basin. Li Lieyang and Li Yuanlong did not want to reveal their identities when they came this time, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.

Ruan Manqiu, who was dozens of feet away, was dressed in a blue shirt and had an elegant temperament. From time to time, her eyes swept towards Ruan Ningmeng in the square, with a complex look in her eyes.

Ruan Manqiu did not have too many concerns. After all, today's confrontation was related to Ruan Ningmeng's stay in Tianyun Sect, so she naturally could not stay out of it.

As time went by, the Yuan people around the square were either whispering to each other or watching in silence.

Although most Yuan people did not care about the outcome of this duel, the names of Tianyun Sect and Ruan Ningmeng were enough to attract their attention.

At this moment, figures continued to enter the viewing positions around the square, some coming alone, and some in groups of three or five.

"Rumble--"

Suddenly, a thunder exploded in the sky, deafening.

Immediately afterwards, a strong wind blew past, sweeping across the entire square, making the Yuanzhe's clothes rustle and their hearts tremble.

Lightning flashed across the sky, instantly illuminating the dim square as bright as day.

In fact, it was daytime at this time, but thick dark clouds blocked the sunlight, making the sky and the earth appear dim.

The brief flash of lightning allowed everyone to see the true appearance of the square.

Immediately afterwards, thousands of Yinming Guards descended on the surroundings of the square like a rainstorm, their movements swift and uniform, as if they were one.

Even an ordinary Huawen realm expert would have to temporarily avoid the attack when facing such a formation.

The Yinming Guards were dressed in black armor, holding spears, with stern faces and firm eyes, exuding an inviolable majesty from head to toe.

"As expected of a Yin Ming Guard."

The one with Yuan sighed in his heart, amazed at the tacit understanding and strength of the Yinming Guards.

It is no wonder that such a well-trained team has become the overlord of this area, and no force dares to compete with it.

In Yinming Castle, a duel between heavenly kings should not have had such a grand display, but since one of the geniuses on either side was from Tianyun Sect, naturally they had to give it a high standard.

As the leader of the four lower reaches of the seven sects in Wenhe, the geniuses within the Tianyun Sect are bound to attract much attention.

After a few breaths, the Yinming Guards stood still like sculptures, and the entire square fell silent again.

Time passed quietly in this tranquility, and the air was filled with a tense and expectant atmosphere.

Suddenly, at the other edge of the square, the space seemed to be gently torn apart.

After a slight fluctuation, a young man appeared out of thin air. He was wearing a blue robe, with a handsome face, a confident look between his eyebrows, and his eyes were as bright as stars, as if lightning flashed.

At the moment when the young man in blue robe appeared, a huge bolt of lightning suddenly appeared in the distant sky.

It was like a giant silver dragon, rolling and roaring in the dark sky, eventually splitting the thick clouds and revealing the long-lost sunshine.

The sunlight shone through the misty clouds, falling on the blue-robed young man in patches, casting a golden halo on him.

The young man in blue robe looked particularly dazzling in the sunlight and became the focus of the entire square.

He slowly raised his head and looked at the woman opposite him. There was no fluctuation in his eyes. He just spoke lightly:
"Li Yuan from the Longyang Li family has come to keep the appointment at the order of the Tianyun Sect's envoy."

Although the voice was plain, it seemed to contain an indescribable power, causing the peaceful square to be slightly disturbed.

Around the square, countless Yuan people's eyes were focused on the young man in blue robe like searchlights.

They were not unfamiliar with this young man named Li Yuan.

With his brilliant achievements over the years, Li Yuan has long become a legendary figure in the Wen River Basin.

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He overcame all obstacles along the way and was able to deal with any powerful enemy with ease, refreshing everyone's perception of his strength time and time again.

The mystery of his life and death has become an unsolved case in the minds of countless Yuan people.

Ever since the Longyang Li family suddenly disappeared, Li Yuan also seemed to have evaporated from the face of the earth.

No one knows his whereabouts, only his brilliant achievements are still being praised by everyone.

Ruan Ningmeng stood on the other side of the square, staring at Li Yuan with her bright eyes, and actually felt a little timid in her heart.

She is the proud daughter of Tianyun Sect, and has outstanding performance in both talent and strength.

However, when facing Li Yuan, she felt an unprecedented pressure.

She knew that Li Yuan had a reputation for being invincible below the Half-Step Huawen Realm, and had once defeated a Half-Step Huawen Realm expert with just one move.

"Tianyun Sect Shuiyun Peak, Ruan Ningmeng!"

Ruan Ningmeng stood up straighter, took a deep breath, and bowed to Li Yuan.

Li Yuan nodded slightly and sent a voice message to Ruan Ningmeng: "Miss Ruan, in order to make the Tianyun Sect believe you, you will have to use all your strength in a moment."

"All-out attack?"

Ruan Ningmeng was stunned when she heard this. Although her strength was not the best among her peers, she was still confident that she could fight against someone of the same level.

Li Yuan continued to transmit the message: "Miss Ruan, don't worry about Li.

“Li is not underestimating Miss Ruan’s strength, but I see that although your cultivation has reached the peak of the late Yuanshen realm, it is not yet completely stable.

“In comparison, Li’s cultivation is much more stable.

"Today, so many disciples from Tianyun Sect came. They should all be here for Li."

"For you?" Ruan Ningmeng frowned in confusion.

Li Yuan did not explain, but continued to transmit his voice: "I would like to say something that may offend Miss Ruan. If I defeat you, the attention of the disciples of Tianyun Sect will all be on me, and they will have no time to take care of you.

“Then you and Patriarch Ruan can take the opportunity to leave.

“Don’t think about saying goodbye to the sect formally. Today is your only chance to leave Tianyun Sect’s sight.

"If you can't leave today, Miss Ruan may never have another chance in your life, unless you advance to the Huawen realm."

At this moment, on the stone platform where the disciples of Tianyun Sect gathered, the auras of dozens of Half-Step Huawen Realm powerhouses intertwined, forming an invisible pressure that made the surrounding space seem to solidify.

In the center, an old man with white hair and beard is particularly eye-catching.

His eyebrows were slanted, his eyes were as sharp as torches, and he was dressed in a green robe with cloud patterns. His aura was as steady as a mountain, and no one dared to underestimate him.

This old man is none other than Shui Qing, the great elder of Shuiyun Peak of Tianyun Sect.

His eyes were fixed on Li Yuan.

Shui Qing felt a very familiar aura from Li Yuan.

This breath seems to flicker in a corner of memory, but it is elusive.

What surprised Shui Qing was that the space teleportation that Li Yuan had just performed, that kind of strange and powerful space fluctuation, seemed familiar.

Shui Qing muttered to himself, frowning slightly: "I seem to have seen this kid somewhere before?"

"Great Elder, have you been paying too much attention to Li Yuan in recent years, which is why you feel this way?" An elder from Shuiyun Peak said softly.

Shui Qing shook his head slightly, his eyes still on Li Yuan.

"maybe."

Then he sighed again, but his heart was still unsettled.

The atmosphere in the Black Stone Square was tense and solemn.

Ruan Ningmeng turned around and bowed to the dozens of elders from Shuiyun Peak on the stone platform above.

Then, she turned around again and looked firmly at the blue-robed young man opposite her, waiting for the duel to begin.

"You are Li Yuan from the Longyang Li family?"

A vicissitudes and powerful voice suddenly echoed above the black square and reached people's hearts.

Immediately afterwards, a white figure floated down from the towering stone platform as lightly as a snowflake, and finally landed steadily in the center of the square.

She was an old woman wearing a plain white robe with cloud patterns. Although her face was covered with traces of time, her eyes were as sharp as torches, and she stared straight at Li Yuan who was standing at the edge of the square, as if she wanted to see through his soul.

Li Yuan stood there like a silent mountain, his eyes firm and deep. He glanced at the old woman in white and nodded slightly.

The old woman in white slowly spoke: "My name is Shui Xuan, the thirteenth elder of Shuiyun Peak of Tianyun Sect.

"This duel was a sixty-year agreement between the disciples of the Tianyun Sect and the disciples of the Longyang Li Clan that was agreed upon by the Great Elder and the Longyang Li Clan."

Shui Xuan's voice echoed in the square, and every word hit the hearts of the people like a heavy hammer.

She swept her eyes across the audience seats around the square, as if to remind everyone of the importance of this duel, and continued: "This duel is hosted by me, and I intend to exchange ideas. When it comes to..."

However, just as Shui Xuan was about to continue speaking, a faint voice suddenly interrupted her words: "Life and death are all up to fate."

The atmosphere in the Black Stone Square suddenly became tense. Everyone looked in the direction of the noise and their eyes fell on Li Yuan.

Their expressions varied, some were shocked, some were confused, and some were a bit unbelievable.

Amid the torrent of gazes, Li Yuan appeared unusually calm.

You know, his opponent is the future young leader of Tianyun Sect, Ruan Ningmeng.

Even if he had the absolute strength to win, would he dare to kill Ruan Ningmeng under the watchful eyes of so many powerful men from the Tianyun Sect?

"Li Yuan is really courageous."

In a corner of the audience, Xue Ya, who was wearing a pink dress, couldn't help but whisper in admiration with excitement.

Those bright eyes sparkled with deep admiration for Li Yuan.

(End of this chapter)