124: The sixth best in the world, the divine sword Bai Tianyu! [Explosive update! Join the group to join]

Beside him rode Ma Kongqun, the master of Wanma Hall, on a red horse.

Ma Kongqun looked at the scene before him, momentarily stunned: "What... what is going on here?"

The music abruptly stopped.

Han Zhen stood frozen, still holding his drumstick.

Yun Chang descended from mid-air, her hand still raised from scattering flower petals, and quickly lowered it with an expressionless face.

The four women, Plum Orchid Bamboo Chrysanthemum, held their instruments, their cheeks flushed crimson, embarrassed beyond words, wishing they could disappear instantly.

Only Lu Jiuyuan, perched on the treetop, slowly opened his eyes.

His gaze was cool and clear, like melting ice and snow, falling upon the two uninvited guests.

His posture remained unchanged, still standing aloof and independent; as long as he wasn't awkward, the awkwardness belonged to others.

"Who are you?"

Bai Tianyu spurred his horse forward a few steps, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the courtyard, finally resting on Lu Jiuyuan, and he laughed loudly: "I am Bai Tianyu of Divine Saber Hall. This is my brother, Ma Kongqun of Wanma Hall.

Your Excellency's display... is quite unique and impressive! Haha, may I know Your Excellency's esteemed name?"

Lu Jiuyuan's figure moved slightly, silently floating to the ground like a light feather, standing opposite Bai Tianyu.

"You don't recognize me?" Lu Jiuyuan asked.

"Forgive my ignorance, I have failed to recognize you," Bai Tianyu said with a smile.

"That's good!" Lu Jiuyuan turned and walked away.

Ma Kongqun frowned, pressing his Saber and shouting, "Presumptuous! My elder brother, Bai Tianyu, the Divine Saber, is renowned throughout Jianghu, ranked sixth on the weapons ranking. Who in Jianghu doesn't know him? Who doesn't recognize him? Who are you? To put on such airs?"

Lu Jiuyuan's gaze swept past Ma Kongqun, finally stopping on Bai Tianyu's ink-colored Saber, and he spoke calmly.

"A name is just a designation. It's fine that you don't know me."

"As for the name Divine Saber..." He nodded slightly: "I have heard your name."

Lu Jiuyuan knew his name not because he was called Divine Saber, but because he became the number one under Heaven after Li Xunhuan's retirement.

He also had a son named Ye Kai and an adopted son named Fu Hongxue.

At that time, Old Man Tianji died, Shangguan Jinhong died, Songyang Iron Sword died, Silver Halberd Lu Fengxian died, and Li Xunhuan retired.

In Jianghu, Bai Tianyu went directly from being sixth under Heaven to first under Heaven.

His Saber Intent was also unique, focusing on the inner self, its power changing with his will. When he believed himself to be the number one under Heaven, and his Saber also believed him to be the number one under Heaven, he truly became the number one under Heaven.

The Bai family's Divine Saber prevented the Demonic Cult from entering the pass, shaking half of the world!

The smile on Bai Tianyu's face receded slightly.

He had roamed Jianghu for many years, and this was the first time he had encountered someone looking at him with such eyes,

As if he, Bai Tianyu, was no different in essence from a roadside stone or a tree, nothing special.

This feeling was new, but not pleasant.

Ma Kongqun's hand on his Saber tightened, the scabbard and spring making a faint friction sound.

His eyes narrowed slightly: "Young people who don't know their place sometimes say the wrong thing and lose their lives."

Bai Tianyu raised his hand, pressing down on Ma Kongqun's hand beside him, his gaze sharp as a Saber, looking at Lu Jiuyuan, "Your Excellency doesn't seem to think my name is anything special?"

"A Saber is a Sharp Weapon for killing," Lu Jiuyuan's voice was calm. "A title is a burden given by others.

How one uses a Saber, one knows best. What does it matter whether the world knows or not?"

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the ink-colored long Saber again, a hint of an extremely faint, almost imperceptible smile in his tone:

"What's more, sixth under Heaven... aren't there still five people ahead?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the air instantly froze.

Ma Kongqun's face darkened, Killing Intent suddenly appearing: "Arrogant!" He again tried to draw his Saber.

Bai Tianyu, however, raised his hand again to stop him.

Not only did he not get angry, but he laughed again, only this time his laughter was even louder.

"Interesting! Truly interesting!"

Bai Tianyu stared intently at Lu Jiuyuan, "It's been many years since anyone dared to say such things in front of me.

A young man, if not possessing extraordinary skills, is... ignorant of his own limitations."

His gaze fell on the weapon in Lu Jiuyuan's arms: "Many in Jianghu use Swords, but very few use jians.

It seems, young brother, you have great confidence in your jian."

"This is a Sword! A unique Sword under Heaven!"

Lu Jiuyuan's fingers gently brushed the edges of Guhong Sword.

"But it's just a Sword," He looked up at Bai Tianyu, "At least, it won't tell me what rank I am under Heaven."

An invisible Qi permeated between the two of them.

The somewhat comical music and flower rain from earlier had long been forgotten; only the silent standoff of Saber and Sword remained in the courtyard.

Though no move was made, the sharp Saber Intent seemed to cleave the air.

Bai Tianyu's Aura suddenly surged, like a sheathed treasure Saber, its edge fully revealed, domineering and awe-inspiring.

And Lu Jiuyuan still stood quietly, holding his Sword, his green robes clean, his expression calm and composed.

Yet, it was precisely this seemingly casual and relaxed stance that resembled a bottomless cold pond, absorbing all of the opponent's vast and surging Saber Intent without causing a ripple.

Ma Kongqun's expression changed slightly, his hand gripping the Saber hilt tightly, his palm even sweating a little.

This was the first time he had seen someone so calm and collected under his elder brother's powerful Aura.

"Don't move. If you move, you will die." Lu Jiuyuan's tone remained calm, but his gaze swept over Ma Kongqun.

Bai Tianyu's sharp Aura suddenly receded, and he laughed heartily: "You have no Battle Intent. You don't want to fight me."

"The current you is like an unripe fruit, far from the Peak you can reach.

If my Sword leaves its sheath, it's hard to hold back.

Wouldn't it be too regrettable if I killed you?" Lu Jiuyuan smiled:

"There are few masters in this world who can truly catch my eye, and one less if I kill one.

Though it's not to the extent of bathing and changing clothes, or fasting for three days, how can one kill so hastily?"

"Hahahahaha..."

Bai Tianyu's laughter echoed in the courtyard, yet it carried a cold undertone.

He had roamed Jianghu, settling grievances as he pleased, never killing nameless individuals, and rarely encountering opponents who could truly catch his eye.

Today, this young man in green before him, with his peculiar words and transcendent demeanor, made him feel a long-forgotten sense of being looked down upon.

This feeling was new, but even more dangerous.

"Hasty?" Bai Tianyu's laughter gradually ceased, and a sharp glint burst forth from his tiger-like eyes:

"Who in the world would dare to say that killing me, Bai Tianyu, is not hasty? Even if Old Man Tianji or Shangguan Jinhong themselves came, they would have to concentrate and prepare!"

His confidence stemmed from his Saber, his achievements, and the formidable reputation he had forged through countless battles of blood and fire.

Sixth under Heaven was by no means a fluke.

Lu Jiuyuan, however, merely shook his head gently, his gaze as if looking at a stubborn child:

"You misunderstand. The haste I speak of is not for me, but for you."