“On the bright moon rises the sea, and at this gaze, the sky's edge breaks.”
Skyedge Terrace, from ancient times until now, has witnessed countless human affairs.
The Fishing Dragon Guest once sat here alone, one person, one rod, fishing for dragons facing east.
The Heaven Gate once scattered and boiled here, making the gate between heaven and earth hard to find in the world.
The Ghosts and Gods of Fangtian once danced in the high sky.
This place's covering army once resisted the sinking capital.
The Town Sea Alliance was established here, and the sea sacrifice was opened here.
Nearsea heroes once met each other, and their souls returned to lament a mournful song.
Vast, vast sea water, in the end, things remain but people are gone.
Today, Jiang Wang watches from below the terrace, where a crowd of ten thousand focuses on two heaven-favorites. He is confident that he can suppress both with one hand.
However, he sees that youth from Dao Calendar year three nine three one nine, at this very place...
Also argued, also lowered his head, also bent his waist, also returned courtesy, also apologized, also redeemed sins.
Also angered, also roared filial respect, also gritted his teeth.
Also did not know his own strength, also wanted to cry but had no tears.
Perhaps he did some stupid things and hurt some people in these years. But at this moment, looking at that moment, he can say to himself from that time, that he did not waste a single moment of time in these years.
From south to north, from east to west, across within and outside of heaven... He indeed walked through this long road firmly.
“Thus I have become who I am today.”
Wind blows, the sky is vast with clouds.
On Skyedge Terrace, two nearsea heaven-favorites stand opposite each other.
One is a divine ability heaven-favorite famous for a long time, an outstanding figure of this generation of Fishing Sea Building; the other is a genius of Yang Valley origin, tempered in the Maze World for many years, whose fame suddenly rose after returning to the nearsea islands, having the momentum of a sudden ascent to the sky.
Whether today the plaque of the first heaven-favorite of the nearsea is removed, or the later rising star who spreads his wings to fly will fold them in the long sky, is undoubtedly the result that the entire nearsea islands are focused on.
Speaking of which, Fishing Sea Building once had two heaven-favorites who stood out from the crowd and should have been opponents for Fu Yanqing.
One is Xu Yuan, the son of the third elder Xu Xiangwan, and the other is Ji Shaoqing, the direct disciple of the fourth elder Gu Huaxin.
Especially the latter, who plucked the Heaven Gate divine ability and had the opportunity to explore the legendary divine ability "Heaven and Earth Gate," was once seen as the hope for the rise of the nearsea islands and also cultivated a character of seeing everything as nothing.
It is a pity that the battle on Skyedge Terrace was ground and killed by Jiang Wang.
And Xu Yuan, who watched that battle, also had his heart's energy hurt and is still stuck before the separation of heaven and man, surpassed by Fu Yanqing.
Therefore, only Chen Zhituo made a move today.
When people discuss it, they inevitably sigh about the breaking of a generation.
Of course, looking further, Zhu Biaoqiong, the closed-door disciple of the elder Gu Huaxin of Jinghai, also has the reality of a heaven-favorite and a bright future. Perhaps she can, after Chen Zhituo, raise the great banner of Fishing Sea Building again.
That Zhang Linchuan, who substituted his life with a false body, Li Daorong, poisoned and killed the sect master of Nine Xuan Sect, Venerable Nine Xuan, the great protector of Nine Xuan Sect, Shang Jilan, and killed all the high-level members of Nine Xuan Sect. His evil name spread for a time... Finally, he died in Zhu Biaoqiong's hand in a fair duel.
Today, in this battle where Fu Yanqing challenges Chen Zhituo, Xu Yuan, Yang Liu, Bao Song, Fang Pu, and other true disciples of Fishing Sea Building have also arrived successively to watch on the terrace.
And Zhu Biaoqiong, wearing a Jinghai Dao robe, also walked from the sea.
Her blue hair hangs on her shoulders, her eyebrows and eyes are cold and silent, and the sea-blue Dao robe on her body seems to suppress ten thousand hectares of waves. Although she is in the outer building and has not proven her divine ability, walking alone between this heaven and sea, she naturally has an extraordinary momentum. Evidently, compared to Xu Yuan and other heaven-favorites who have been famous for a long time, she has even more oppressive feeling.
Who would have imagined that just a few years ago, she was still that green, timid, weak, pure, and innocent person?
Deceived, utilized, tortured, sacrificed without hesitation, and wiped out without care!
She died and came back to life, like a myth. Shedding her body and changing her bones, like an Arabian Nights tale. Worshipping Gu Huaxin as her teacher, how many people's chins dropped in shock.
Before her, Xu Yuan and Ji Shaoqing still stood together.
When she rises, there will be no opponent in the nearsea, and no one can take away half of her light.
True disciples also have levels. In the eyes of many people, disciples accepted by practical elders are not considered true true disciples. And protect-sect true disciples cannot compare with Jinghai true disciples.
Except for Xu Yuan, Yang Liu, Bao Song, and others all bowed their heads to her.
But she remained fixed in the air, not falling to Skyedge Terrace for the first time, even influencing the duel between Fu Yanqing and Chen Zhituo.
Some people wanted to remind her, but saw her line of sight fall below Skyedge Terrace.
Still water rose with waves, cold pool gave birth to patterns.
Many people saw for the first time that this heaven-favorite child, who was always cold and silent, had such complex eyes!
She looked at the person below the terrace, and the person below the terrace also looked at her.
She almost wanted to cry, but the person below the terrace was laughing.
It was that kind of pure, old friend reunion laugh.
She saw that person below the terrace, laughing and using her mouth shape to say— “Long time no see, Daoist friend Zhu.”
Her tears stopped.
“Jiang Wang!” she shouted.
At this time, on Skyedge Terrace, the tide of people met the tide of the sea, and the noise stacked with the sound of waves.
All kinds of people, with eyes holding various thoughts, looked past with a single glance, and all were human faces. Who could see clearly who?
But she still saw Jiang Wang with one glance.
Although Jiang Wang already intended to conceal himself.
A wave of sound instantly exploded in the crowd.
“Jiang what?”
“What Wang?”
“Which Jiang Wang?”
“Damn, he's come to Skyedge Terrace again?!”
That angry brother kept saying "Eh?" "Eh?" "Eh?", while scattering his legs and squeezing outwards.
The crowd scattered in a hubbub, centering on Jiang Wang, where Zhu Biaoqiong's line of sight fell. A large empty space instantly opened up in the front row, instead highlighting Zhuo Qingru, who stood not far from Jiang Wang and stood very low-key.
No, only she did not avoid.
The two of them, one left and one right, alone enjoyed the VIP seats.
At this moment, they were instead more focused than the two people who were about to duel on Skyedge Terrace.
Seafaring people always have their own joy and taste their own bitterness. They do not care much about matters on land. They care more about wind and waves, about fish catches, about the movements of the sea race, and also chase nearsea heaven-favorites, gazing at the winds and clouds of the heavens and the sea.
But the Marquis of Wu'an of Great Qi is considered an exception.
Because his fame spread far and wide, the earliest was on Skyedge Terrace, starting by stepping on the corpse of the nearsea heaven-favorite Ji Shaoqing.
That was already in April of Dao Calendar year three nine three one nine. At that time, many people were still not convinced. Three months later, the Yellow River Meeting was just world-focused. The world's heaven-favorites were all inferior, and the nearsea islands were also silent.
Several years passed in the blink of an eye.
That youth who once went to sea for a friend, mobilized all available resources, struggled bitterly in the nearsea islands - in the Maze World, was willing to accept all reasonable or unreasonable tests, but could not speak the reason in his heart... Now he has grown into the duke of a dominant country.
Discussing identity, he already overlooks the nearsea and can discuss friendship as an equal with anyone.
His words will no longer be ignored. If he stomps his foot, the entire nearsea islands will have to shake three times!
“Why are they so afraid of you?” Zhuo Qingru asked.
“Do you think there's no possibility...” Jiang Wang said, “Is it respect?”
Since he had already been called out from hiding, Jiang Wang no longer pretended not to see people. Thus, he also walked towards the terrace with great strides, waving his hand as he walked: “Daoist friend Zhu, come down for a chat.”
Then he said to the two people confronting each other in the middle of Skyedge Terrace: “Brother Fu, Brother Chen, you continue! This is a battle of glory, don't let factors outside the field interfere!”
Zhu Biaoqiong also did not care about the two nearsea heaven-favorites who were already confused by the interference, and directly stepped into the air and walked down. When she walked to Jiang Wang's front, her eyes were already very calm.
Jiang Wang felt that her eyes were like mirrors, seeming to reflect all the emotions coming from outside.
And a few years ago, these eyes were like shallow water, all emotions easily overflowing, and clear to the bottom.
“Who is this one?” Zhu Biaoqiong first looked at the woman who followed Jiang Wang closely up to Skyedge Terrace.
“Zhuo Qingru, a disciple of the Legalist School.” Zhuo Qingru herself did not need Jiang Wang to introduce her, and said calmly: “I have traveled thousands of miles to study and travel, and I wish to rise from the Maze World, hence I came to Skyedge Terrace.”
The doubt in Zhu Biaoqiong's eyes had not yet dissipated.
Zhuo Qingru said again: “I traveled with the Marquis of Wu'an.”
Only then did Zhu Biaoqiong salute: “So it is Miss Zhuo, Biaoqiong was rude.”
Finally, she looked at Jiang Wang: “Daoist friend Jiang... Why have you come to Huai Island this time?”
Zhu Biaoqiong, ah Zhu Biaoqiong. A voice in her heart was asking herself— do you perhaps not know the answer?
But there are always some expectations that should not exist, which cannot be cut off.
Having survived a calamity and finally seeing an old friend, Jiang Wang was very happy. Just like when he saw Xu Xiangqian, Li Longchuan, and Yan Fu, he laughed frankly and said: “I am a person who cannot be idle. The Emperor sent me to conquer the Maze World, so I came!”
“That's good, that's very good.” Zhu Biaoqiong said, lifting the corners of her mouth, counting as a smile: “Then you should pay attention to safety.”
Jiang Wang smiled lightly, saying with unexpressed confidence and ease: “Even those two character kings of the sea race have to pay attention to safety!”
Several true disciples of Fishing Sea Building standing by had various expressions.
Fang Pu, who once pursued Zhu Biaoqiong, looked at her with fiery eyes, but endured and endured, and finally did not hum a sound. He still knew how Ji Shaoqing died.
Bao Song, who had fought with Jiang Wang, only wanted to walk a little further at this time.
Xu Yuan, who personally witnessed Ji Shaoqing's death, was silent after seeing Jiang Wang appear.
Instead, Yang Liu, who drank stuffy wine and poured out bitter water with Jiang Wang and shed tears because of Zhao Wuyan, still nodded to Jiang Wang, counting as a greeting. Jiang Wang also nodded in response.
And saying that Jiang Wang and Zhu Biaoqiong just started chatting at the edge of the field, of course, they also very considerately gave up the dueling field.
But Fu Yanqing and Chen Zhituo, who stood in the center of Skyedge Terrace, looked at each other, not knowing what to say for a moment.
According to the relationship, Fu Yanqing and Jiang Wang's relationship is still considered not bad. They got along without friction before, counted as fellow disciples in the same field. Later, when Jiang Wang personally went to Wudong Island to collect debts, he was also very polite... This should not affect their friendship.
But on an occasion like Skyedge Terrace today, meeting Jiang Wang, who once blocked the door of Fishing Sea Building when he was in the Inner Mansion realm and claimed to suppress the same generation of cultivators in the nearsea.
Just when he was challenging Chen Zhituo and trying to compete for the title of the first heaven-favorite of the nearsea, he inevitably felt some subtle emotions.
While you are still struggling in the nearsea islands, Jiang Wang, who said he was just passing by to watch the play... Has already made a big fuss in the demon world and is famous outside of heaven!
Among the heroes of the human race, the "battle of glory" spoken by the Marquis of Wu'an of Great Qi, how glorious can it be?
The people on the terrace were not fighting even though they wanted to fight, and they were not fighting even though they were talking about fighting. Other places on Huai Island might not be idle.
While speaking, human figures flew down from the air again.
Three figures with powerful auras descended on Skyedge Terrace, suddenly silencing the noise.
They are Hai Jingping, Liu Yu, and Deng Wen, all famous figures in these nearsea islands. Each holds real power, each has a formidable voice, and each is a protect-sect elder.
Once, Jiang Wang was chased and killed for thousands of miles by a practical elder, Hai Zongming. He was pulled forward and borrowed Chongxuan Chu Liang's guidance before he could counter-kill. Once, in order to see Hai Jingping's face, a person not good at socializing, he did not hesitate to be enthusiastic towards Yang Liu's cold demeanor, offering drinks and changing cups, and giving emotional advice.
Now, among the eight protect-sect elders of Fishing Sea Building, upon hearing Jiang Wang's name, three came at once!
A person's name is like a tree's shadow.
In the Qi-Xia war, how many divine abilities did he kill consecutively?
In the Heaven Prison World, how many demon kings did he chop?
The Qi country built Wu'an City for him, and the heaven demons chased him to the Civilization Basin.
Mount Sumeru gave him the highest礼, and the people of Jing country also had to call him a hero.
If this were not Huai Island, and they could mobilize the power of the great island-protecting array at any time, even if three great protect-sect elders came together, they would not have the confidence to suppress Jiang Wang!
And if it were just for Jiang Wang's passing by, and the Jinghai elder, who represents the highest power of Fishing Sea Building, had to come out to sit in charge, then Fishing Sea Building would have even less face to say.
Suddenly seeing the three protect-sect elders of Fishing Sea Building approaching fiercely, Jiang Wang was not only not surprised but was very enthusiastically maintaining the order of the duel, waving to the familiar Hai Jingping and saying: “Elder Hai, long time no see! Come over with your friends, there's a duel happening here!”
Hai Jingping shook his head helplessly, brought his two old colleagues, and flew down to Jiang Wang's side, saying with some headache: “Why is Marquis of Wu'an so leisurely today as to come to my Huai Island?”
He then thought of how initially in the mansion, this young man begged in every way, came to the door, and begged for an opportunity to speak.
Initially on Skyedge Terrace, facing the threat of unavoidable death, this young man still argued in a loud voice.
Facing Venerable Chongguang, or even True Monarch Chen Du, he still persisted in his own reason and held his sword tightly.
At that time, he could have fanned him away with a single palm. Now, he has to rely on having more people, rely on the influence of Fishing Sea Building, and even rely on Jiang Wang's old feelings, to have this posture of equal dialogue.
Truly, things remain but people are gone, which makes one sigh!
Jiang Wang, surrounded by a crowd of Fishing Sea Building cultivators, talked and laughed freely: “Isn't this on the way to the Maze World, conveniently stopping by to watch the excitement... to appreciate the grand event in the nearsea! The struggle of heaven-favorites is the most exciting!”
Hai Jingping said exasperatedly: “You'd better be convenient.”
Jiang Wang said with a laugh: “You say who will lose and who will win in this duel? How about we place a bet? Test our eyesight?”
Hai Jingping said without hesitation: “Naturally Chen Zhituo can win, I bet a thousand yuan stone!”
“Hey, no no.” Jiang Wang quickly stopped him, and said with a dry laugh: “Small gambles are pleasant, big gambles hurt the body. You are old, big gambles are not good. I forgot to say, this bet has an upper limit.”
Hai Jingping said in surprise: “Is a thousand yuan stone considered a lot? A grand Marquis of Wu'an, doesn't the Qi court give you a salary?”
His surprise was so real, hence so hurtful.
Jiang Wang waved his hand, annoyed: “Forget it, I am by nature not fond of gambling!”
Hai Jingping, however, became interested: “What is the upper limit of the bet?”
Jiang Wang held up one finger.
“One hundred yuan stone?”
“One hundred pieces of Dao Yuan stone.”
Hai Jingping chuckled: “I also by nature am not fond of gambling... Is that even enough to fill a tooth gap?”
They chatted happily here.
Chen Zhituo, who stood as tall as a deep mountain in the abyss, with the demeanor of a strong person, suddenly smiled bitterly, looked at Fu Yanqing opposite, and said: “Still fighting?”
As a heaven-favorite of the same young generation, Jiang Wang is even a year younger than him, and now needs three protect-sect elders to confront him. And himself? Still struggling for what, the first heaven-favorite of the nearsea!
Simply shameful!
“Fight a fart!” Fu Yanqing cupped his hands to Jiang Wang, counting as a greeting, and directly turned around and walked down towards the terrace.
The sea people who rushed to watch below Skyedge Terrace made a hubbub.
This side is competing for the first heaven-favorite of the nearsea, what a big matter!
That angry brother shouted again: “How did it end so well, and suddenly not fighting? I didn't do my work this morning, and I just grabbed a position for so long!”
The雜聲 in the crowd was naturally ignored.
The Marquis of Wu'an was anxious for people: “Brother Chen, what is this?”
Fang Pu was very uncomfortable seeing Jiang Wang and Zhu Biaoqiong standing together, but he only dared to be angry and did not dare to speak.
At this moment, his master, Liu Yu, who ranks second among the protect-sect elders, came, and he also gained some confidence.
Without waiting for Chen Zhituo to open his mouth, he stepped forward first and said in a sarcastic tone: “Some people just know and ask. When bandits enter the village, who can still eat peacefully?”
Jiang Wang was still a little puzzled, but Zhu Biaoqiong's cold eyes had already sunk: “Who are you calling a bandit?”
Fang Pu, who often compared himself to beautiful jade, his emotions completely exploded at this moment, and he roared with red eyes: “Who are you calling a bandit?! I am so 巴着 you every day, and you are as cold as ice, now you are being a dog for others!”
Zhu Biaoqiong's hair suddenly spread out, but Jiang Wang's hand was already horizontal in front of her, blocking her.
And he himself stepped forward, looking at Fang Pu calmly: “If this Marquis were to argue with you, it would be beneath my dignity... Who is your master?”
Being forced by such calm eyes, Fang Pu's anger instantly vanished like smoke and clouds, and his courage also scattered with it.
It was as if he just remembered what he had said and who he was facing!
He stood there, at a loss.
“It's me.” Liu Yu stepped out and said: “He is still a child, not very sensible. If he said something unpleasant, Marquis of Wu'an, please don't...”
“Not enough ah...” Jiang Wang softly shook his head, and then gave Hai Jingping an apologetic look. His voice suddenly rose, and he even lifted a finger, pointing at people with extreme contempt.
Liu Yu, Deng Wen, Chen Zhituo, Fang Pu, Hai Jingping.
“You! You! You! You! Including Elder Hai!”
His finger swept over a circle: “Just on this Skyedge Terrace, don't several of you mind coming together! If I, Jiang, had been born fifteen years earlier, I would also like to try my hand with several elders and several heaven-favorites of Fishing Sea Building!”
“Let you know, the duke of Great Qi cannot be lightly insulted!”
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