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The man abruptly released his arms from her, took two steps back in a daze, and stared intently at her, as if he wanted to see her whole being in his eyes and never leave her for all eternity.
Tang Leyan didn't know what to do, so she could only watch him walk away.
Before dawn, he retreated to the palace gate, then suddenly turned around. His black hair and white robes traced a final, farewell arc in the darkness.
When Tang Leyan came to her senses, a cold wind blew past her, and her slender shadow, which was not yet bright outside the east window, had long since disappeared into the deep darkness of the night.
The moon shines brightly, yet snow still falls.
After traversing countless snowfields, you will reach the highest peak of Tianmiao Peak, the summit of Aofeng.
The figure of the Heavenly Mist Sect Master flashed across the snowfield like a wisp of smoke.
Some disciples from Tianmiao Peak, thinking someone had intruded, came out to block their path. Upon seeing that it was their sect leader, they retreated again.
Before they could even react, another incredibly nimble shadow flew past.
After several attempts, someone realized what was happening. They immediately dispatched messengers to notify the various elders and protectors, and in an instant, several figures headed straight for the summit of Aofeng. These were all high-ranking officials from Tianmiao Peak.
Before the crowd, on that towering, seemingly insurmountable peak that reached straight to the moon, stood two imposing figures facing each other. The wind was strong, whipping the fabric of their clothes into a frenzied roar.
This was no small matter, and some people, considering their status, tried to speak up and ask questions.
From the summit came the unyielding voice of the Tianmiao Sect Master: "Tonight, the Fifteenth Sect Master and I will duel atop Aofeng Peak. Victory or defeat is irrelevant; life and death are left to fate. You may all serve as witnesses, but anyone who rashly ventures to the summit will be killed without mercy!"
The Sect Master of Tianmiao has always been fair and just, and his word is law. He is revered by everyone on Tianmiao Peak and is an unparalleled figure in the martial arts world.
Disciples from Tianmiao Peak typically become top figures in the martial arts world, with some even rising to high-ranking positions. However, Tianmiao Peak never boasts about this. Instead, they remain quiet and low-key, regularly dispatching their Golden and Silver Envoys to apprehend evil Tianmiao Peak disciples and eliminate notorious villains in the martial arts world, earning them widespread praise.
But no one ever knew that the Tianmiao Sect Master, a god-like figure in the martial arts world, would fall in love with one of his little disciples.
And for him, she almost paid the price with her life.
That night, he risked his life to fight him.
To outsiders, this martial arts contest could be explained as follows: Chu Gexing has returned with a guilty conscience, and he is probably still stubborn and unwilling to admit his mistakes, so the sect leader had no choice but to take action to teach him a lesson.
With the sect leader's martial arts skills, killing him would be an easy task.
Most people think so.
Only a very few top figures on the peak could see that the legendary sect leader at the summit seemed to be breathing erratically.
That was a sign of internal injury.
But since the sect leader has warned everyone not to act rashly, absolutely no one dares to take a single step.
With a single word from the Sect Master of Tianmiao Sect, Aoshi Tianzong, all the heroes fell silent, and the summit of Aofeng Peak had become a forbidden area!
Chu Gexing, with her peach blossom eyes looking down, stood atop the proud peak, with the cold moon overhead, snow-white ice beneath her feet, and a vast expanse of empty night sky all around. Her demeanor was so elegant, she was like a fairy or a deity.
Aoshi Tianzong stared at the person before him, the one he had been longing for. Even if he was ruthless, ruthless enough to want him dead, deep down, he didn't feel the same hatred for him that he wanted the other dead. Why?
He grew up on Tianmiao Peak from a young age, always the center of attention, and possessed an inherent aloofness. Although he was relatively tolerant of his subordinates, this man, raised on the proud peak, naturally carried an aura that made him unapproachable, like the cold moon in the sky, something that could only be looked up at but never touched.
Aoshi Tianzong was aware of this as well. It wasn't that he was unwilling, but rather that he had absolutely no interest in it.
He simply fulfilled his responsibilities as the master of Tianmiao Peak, living a life without any ups and downs, never making any mistakes. Occasionally, when he left the main hall, everyone he met would bow to him, their faces all showing the same respectful expression.
He nodded slightly, indicating that he had seen it, but made no further expression.
He believed, and had reason to believe, that his life would continue in this lukewarm manner.
Until I saw the Song of Chu.
Looking back now, Ao Shitian felt a strange sense of foreboding: his entire life, from being born in a cold and aloof place, to growing up in solitude, and then enduring the torment of burning flames, was all just to meet the person in front of him.
This is the person who sees him as a thorn in his side, a pervert, or a lifelong enemy—Chu Gexing.
This world is truly wondrous.
He actually fell in love with someone like that.
A man who completely looked down on him and didn't take him seriously.
If someone had told him before he met Chu Gexing that he would fall in love with a man, Ao Shi Tianzong thought he would have killed him without hesitation.
It wasn't because I felt insulted, but because I absolutely didn't believe it.
Unexpectedly, no one could convince him that he had already thrown himself into the flames, willingly accepting to be consumed by them.
A hint of tenderness couldn't help but shine through her purple eyes.
Chu Gexing saw this and, knowing what he was thinking, snorted coldly and frowned.
Chapter 268 Battle of Aofeng
When Chu Gexing ascended Tianmiao Peak, he was only 70% confident, leaving the remaining 30% to fate and adapt to the situation.
He proceeded step by step, without panic, though he was still concerned about Tang Leyan's safety.
Even when locked in a dungeon, they weren't worried about anything more.
He had been looking for an opportunity to launch a counterattack against the Aoshitian Sect.
Deep down, he hated this man, hated the way he looked at him—it was so nauseating, like he was looking at a girl.
So he swore to gouge out his purple eyes.
He never needed warmth from men; the thought of it gave him goosebumps and made him feel like vomiting.
At the same time, he also knew that the stubbornness and persistence of the Aoshitian Sect were almost on par with his own.
This is a bit of a headache.
Previously, he vaguely knew about the relationship between the Aoshitian Sect and Dongchuang Weibai.
Although it was disgusting, it was someone else's business, so he didn't bother with it and felt a slight sense of relief.
When I occasionally see the sun still out in the east, I feel pity mixed with disgust.
He himself had a fierce male mentality and found it hard to imagine a grown man being with another person... He was thunderstruck by the strange reaction of the Aoshitian Sect and felt like killing someone.
Although he does have a rather effeminate appearance, if anyone actually sees him as a woman, it would be one of the most intolerable situations in Chu Gexing's life.
Thinking back now, if Aoshi Tianzong were a woman, Chu Gexing's hatred for him probably wouldn't be as intense as it is now.
At least it won't be too disgusting.
But unfortunately, Aoshi Tianzong is an absolute, one-hundredth of a man.
Of course, so is Chu Ge Xing.
So this is a dead end.
A tightly knotted strait.
The Aoshi Tianzong sect will absolutely not let him go.
Chu Gexing would never compromise with him.
Therefore, since the deadlock between Aoshitianzong and Chu Gexing cannot be resolved, the only option is to act decisively and cut the Gordian knot.
With a single stroke, the knot snapped; some died, some bled, some were wounded, and some wept. Some would no longer linger, some would no longer suffer.
If other methods fail, and dragging things out will only cause more suffering for the person involved.
A single, decisive strike might be the best solution.
A last resort.
"Let's do it," said Aoshitianzong.
Chu Gexing looked at him, estimating how much chance of victory his opponent still had.
He did not reach the pinnacle of his Free and Easy Skill.
The Aoshi Tianzong sect are the legitimate successors of Tianmiao Peak. They received training from a young age and have an exceptionally strong foundation in martial arts. The group of people down the mountain, on the other hand, have always considered themselves superior, proclaiming themselves kings and emperors, dividing up the martial arts world, and constantly stirring up trouble to compete for the title of number one.
Little did they know that the first one was aloof from the world and disdained to compete with them.
The martial arts of the Peerless Heavenly Sect are unparalleled in the world.
Although he had many complaints about his character, Chu Gexing had only two words to say about his martial arts skills: admiration!
That's why he stole the Book of Freedom and went so far as to practice that peerless forbidden book to fight against him.
Otherwise, three years after he descended the mountain, he would undoubtedly lose that battle, and the humiliation that would follow is unimaginable.
Chu Gexing agreed to the agreement with the Aoshi Tianzong at that time for two reasons: first, to buy time, and second, to give himself a chance to turn the tide.
Because if the Aoshi Tianzong had been eyeing him covetously at the time, and he hadn't agreed, he might have resorted to extreme measures.
Chu Gexing didn't mind playing along with him.
Because he knew that one day, he would get all of these things back.
In the dungeon, he was like a trapped beast.
He has already revealed a flaw, and Aoshitian Sect seems to have the intention to break the agreement.
When he punched himself, his hands bled a lot.
In his excitement, Aoshi Tianzong grasped his hand, which aggravated his injuries.
And it was at that moment that the excruciating pain reminded him.
While speaking with Aoshi Tianzong, his right hand remained resting on his injured hand, which was covered in blood. When Aoshi Tianzong was about to leave, he deliberately made a gesture as if he were covering his own head with blood.
He was convinced that the Aoshitian Sect would never stand idly by and watch him do this.
He decided to take a gamble.
As expected, he won.
With the blood on his hands smeared on his forehead, that fool actually fell for it.
His sneak attack was surprisingly successful.
This is truly a stroke of luck!
Chu Gexing sneered.
At the same time, I thought to myself: Leyan, Leyan, wait for me.
Soon, I will...
Before he could finish thinking, a gust of wind rushed past his ears, and the Aoshitian Sect had already made its move.