"Why are these names so familiar?" Jun Ziyi muttered in confusion.
Lu Feng reminded: "I mentioned to you on the way here the main forces in this sword sect competition."
Jun Ziyi suddenly understood and nodded secretly.
Gu Tianlao took over the words and said: "The Flowing Light Sword Sect is divided into five sects, which are now the Qingling Sword Sect, the 'Chiyang Sword Sect', the 'Four Scenery Sword Sect', the 'Life-Destroying Sword Sect' and the 'Cone Heart Sword Sect'
', Originally the annual sword fighting tournament was just to maintain the friendship between the same sects. However, after years of development and the participation of many surrounding forces, it has slowly evolved. The original intention has gradually been forgotten, and it has become a competitive competition.
"
Lu Feng was a little puzzled by the saying that a skinny camel was bigger than a horse. From the perspective of strength and resources, the five sects formed by the Liuguang Sword Sect were no better than the third-rate sects such as the Yu Beast Manor and the Thunder Fire Sect.
Not weak, but why are there no forces like these in the list of sectarian forces?
Out of curiosity, Lu Feng still asked.
Gu Tianlao explained: "In terms of strength alone, our five sects are completely comparable to the third-rate forces, but for the sake of face, how can we compete with those third-rate forces for the sect order?"
Lu Feng suddenly realized that after all, the Sword Sect was once a first-rate force. Even if it was divided, it still had its own arrogance.
Gu Tianlao put away the jade slip and said to Lu Feng: "This time you brought back the Light Sword Technique to the sect, which is a great favor from the Qingling Sword Sect. If you want any reward, just ask for it, and our sect will definitely accept it."
"I want to ask for a place to participate in this sword fighting competition," Lu Feng said truthfully, and added at the end, "This is both selfish and I want to take this opportunity to try to fulfill another last wish of the ancient senior before his death."
Gu Tianlao didn't ask, as if he already knew, and remained silent for a long time.
"I can help you with the quota matter," Gu Tianlao sighed: "But you don't have to take it to heart about my second brother's other last wish. You, the younger generation, don't have to worry about things that our older generation has been unable to accomplish over the years.
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Gu Lingling leaned close to Gu Tianlao and reminded in an awkward voice: "Father, the two senior uncles have already decided on the quota."
"Go and call them over," Gu Tianlao casually ordered. Although he was not optimistic about Lu Feng's strength, he admired Lu Feng's intention and courage. Meeting this request was a kind of consolation to his second brother's spirit in heaven.
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It was getting dark, and the lighting jade stones in various places in the courtyard began to glow dimly.
Following Gu Lingling's message, a group of seven people from afar came to the courtyard.
The leaders were the two heads of Kuai Jian Tang and Qi Jian Tang.
Standing behind them were the five people representing the Qingling Swordsmen in the battle this time, Chen Duxiao, Zhuang Xiaojing, Yan Xinhui, Lu Sitao, and Gu Lingling.
Among them, Gu Lingling's quota had already been reported to Lu Feng when the invitation letter was sent. This is why Chen Duxiao's attitude was so unfriendly when he sent the invitation letter.
Although this sword fighting competition is mainly about sparring and competition, it is not a good opportunity to practice. As the senior brother, Chen Duxiao naturally does not want Gu Linngling to miss the opportunity like this.
On the way here, Gu Lingling had informed the two hall masters and a group of senior brothers and sisters about the news about the recovery of the Flowing Light Sword Technique, so everyone's faces were filled with excitement at this moment.
Only Chen Duxiao's face suddenly turned a little unhappy when he saw Lu Feng appearing in the courtyard.
"Have you forgotten what I said to you?" Chen Duxiao frowned and glared at Lu Feng, with a deep chill in his deep voice. A few days ago, he had finally persuaded Gu Lingling. If Lu Feng hadn't been to this sword fighting competition,
If she showed up, she would still be the one to fight, but who would have thought that the latter actually dared to come to the door regardless of the threat she made when sending the invitation letter.
"Don't be rude!" Gu Tianlao's face was serious and he glared at Chen Duxiao, "Little friend Lu is a noble person of our sect. He has done a lot of work in bringing back the Light Sword Technique for the sword sect. The whole sect must treat him as a guest."
Treat them with courtesy and don’t neglect them in the slightest!”
"What?" Chen Duxiao was surprised, his attitude softened a bit, and he confirmed to Lu Feng: "Is it really the sword technique you brought back?"
Gu Lingling responded quickly: "Yes, it was Brother Lu who brought it back." While speaking, he arched Chen Duxiao's arm and said proudly: "I told you, the people I invited are very powerful!"
Although Chen Duxiao's words were no longer cold, there was still a bit of disdain in his expression, and he did not mean to agree at all. Suddenly, he looked at his father, who was standing next to him with a somewhat subtle emotion. He was also the member of Qi Jian Tang.
The leader of the hall is Chen Shangu.
Zhuang Xiaojing also noticed something strange. His mother Di Yuhu's mood seemed to be fluctuating at the moment.
Di Yuhu, the master of the Kuai Sword Hall, and Chen Shangu, the master of the Qi Sword Hall, were even happier after seeing the subtle changes in Gu Tianlao's aura than when they heard that the Flowing Light Sword Art had returned to the sect.
It had been almost twenty years since they had seen Gu Tianlao with such high morale and high spirits. Although the latter still looked a bit lazy in appearance, his tone of voice and sharp eyes told them.
The third senior brother who was once arrogant and could destroy demons with one sword...
came back!
The leader, who had been in chaos for more than ten years, finally... came to his senses.
"Meet the head brother!"
Chen Shangu and Di Yuhu both bowed and saluted. This was a call they had not made for more than ten years.
Gu Tianlao stepped forward to help the two of them up, with a hint of guilt in his eyes, "I have worked hard for you all these years."
"Serve the sect and never speak of hardship," Chen Shangu said righteously.
Di Yuhu said slightly aggrieved: "In terms of hard work, Senior Brother Chen's Qi Sword Hall is not as hard as the Kuai Sword Hall led by Junior Sister."
Gu Tianlao looked at Chen Shangu pretending to be serious, "What? Have you bullied our junior sister again in the past few years?"
Chen Shangu hurriedly explained: "Brother, how dare I do that? It's Junior Sister Di...she sent all her daughters to my Qi Sword Hall."
When Di Yuhu heard this, he became very angry. He grabbed Gu Tianlao's sleeves and complained: "Don't listen to Senior Brother Chen's nonsense. He is clearly the evil one who complained first. Ask him. He sent his son to my Kuai Sword."
What motives are there under the hall!"
Gu Tianlao looked at his junior brothers and sisters, just like they were twenty years ago, and couldn't help but burst into laughter. At this moment... it seemed that nothing had changed.
It's just that...the Liuguang Sword Sect has changed.
Chen Duxiao and Zhuang Xiaojing also smiled awkwardly. It was the first time that they saw their close relatives and masters showing such postures.
Gu Tianlao called Chen Duxiao and Zhuang Xiaojing to his side, and sighed with melancholy: "The future of Jianzong still depends on young people like you."
"It's time for Kuai Jian Tang and Qi Jian Tang to return to their original appearance," Gu Tianlao looked at the two junior brothers and sisters beside him, "When you send your sons and daughters into each other's halls, your intentions should be the same.
Be clear."
When Chen Shangu and Di Yuhu heard this, they glared at each other and then laughed heartily together.
"I've already guessed Junior Sister's intention!" Chen Shangu smiled, letting go of the melancholy that had accumulated in his heart for twenty years, and his cultivation level couldn't help but improve a little.
Di Yuhu had a smile on her face, "How can senior brother's tricks be hidden from me? Junior sister, I have taught all my life's knowledge to this kid Duxiao."
Chen Shangu called Zhuang Xiaojing to one side and asked, "Master, has he ever treated you badly in these years? Is it even half as good as what your mother taught you?"
"No, no," Zhuang Xiaojing said in fear, "Master teaches me as well as my mother."
"Are you okay?" Di Yuhu immediately said with dissatisfaction, "You are not a good girl. I have worked so hard to raise you so big, but you have your elbow turned out."
Gu Tianlao took the hands of Chen Duxiao and Zhuang Xiaojing and said happily to her junior brothers and sisters: "You two sent your children to each other's hall, not just so that one day the two halls can be merged into one.
Let’s go back to the old days, why should we continue to be so vindictive?”
After saying that, he looked at Chen Duxiao and Zhuang Xiaojing, "As the chief disciples of Qi Sword Hall and Kuai Sword Hall, you two have learned the art of Qi Sword and Kuai Sword very well over the years, right?"
They both nodded.
Gu Lingling and others had already widened their eyes at this moment, looking at the two of them in disbelief, "Senior Brother, Senior Sister... you... you are actually the son and daughter of the two hall masters respectively?"
"But it was so hard for us to hide it."
"You will treat us to a nice meal later."
Gu Lingling and others were joking, and suddenly they saw Zhuang Xiaojing's face was a little twitchy. Although it was only for a moment, Gu Lingling still caught it.
"Senior Sister..." Gu Lingling said in surprise: "Did you know that Senior Brother is your master's son?"
Yan Xinhui also asked Xiang Chen Duxiao, "Senior Brother, did you already know that Senior Sister is Master's daughter?"
"We..." Chen Duxiao and Zhuang Xiaojing spoke at the same time, and couldn't help but glance at each other, and immediately avoided each other's eyes.
A hint of blush flashed across Zhuang Xiaojing's face.
"You..." Yan Xinhui was stunned for a moment, then realized what he was doing, looked at the two of them playfully, and said jokingly: "It seems that apart from their identities, Senior Brother and Senior Sister have other things they are hiding from us."
"What's going on?" Gu Lingling looked at the two of them innocently.
Zhuang Xiaojing turned her head away, not daring to look at her. At this moment, she completely lost the dignified and majestic look of the senior sister, and showed the full attitude of a little daughter.
Seeing this, Chen Duxiao took a step forward and said defensively: "Okay, okay, let's stop making trouble. This time the leader has called me to come over. We should have something important to discuss."
The two hall masters also put away their leisurely thoughts at this time, their faces were straight, and their expressions were a bit serious.
Gu Tianlao slowly said: "The main reason for calling everyone here is to deal with the personnel participating in the sword fighting competition tomorrow..."
Gu Lingling saw that her father was a bit embarrassed to stop talking, and said bluntly: "In order to thank Brother Lu for bringing back the Light Sword Technique, I need to give up the quota to one more person to participate in the battle tomorrow."
"Give it to who?" Chen Duxiao frowned and glanced at Lu Feng, "Didn't he already take your place?"
Lu Feng was stunned for a moment when he heard Chen Duxiao's words. He didn't know that his place was given by Gu Lingling's sacrifice, and he began to hesitate for a while.
Gu Lingling said: "Brother Lu has brought a student here, and we need to give up a place for her to train."
"What a joke!"
"Isn't the Sword Fighting Conference a place for people to train and hone their military skills!" Chen Duxiao's face was filled with frost, and his previous kindness to Lu Feng for bringing back the sword skills disappeared.
As a senior brother of a sect, he has the obligation and responsibility to maintain the dignity of the sword sect.