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"The head of the Seven Star Pond in Jiangnan, the Heavenly Venerable behind the Heavenly Venerable Organization, Murong Qiudi."
In the main hall of the Ascending Heaven Pavilion, everyone showed expressions of surprise.
Xie Xiaofeng was once the third young master of Shenjian Villa, and was recognized as the Sword God in the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty.
Logically speaking, even if he retired from the martial arts world, he should have lived a leisurely and carefree life, like a hermit living in seclusion in the mountains.
Unexpectedly, he ended up working as a servant in a brothel, a stark contrast to his former illustrious status.
The people of Shenjian Manor probably never dreamed that their young master would end up working as a servant in a brothel in a small town.
They had absolutely no idea where to begin their search.
Upon hearing Su Chen's next words, everyone couldn't help but shake their heads.
Although this big boss is considered a local tyrant in Kuhai Town, Xie Xiaofeng was once a renowned sword god in the martial arts world. Getting involved with him is just asking for trouble.
Especially after hearing Su Chen's last words, all the martial arts figures present felt sorry for this big boss.
What does it mean for two people to fight each other?
If the big boss knew this news, he would probably faint on the spot.
As an insignificant minor leader in the Celestial Venerable organization, it would be incredibly easy for the Celestial Venerable to deal with him.
Those most shocked were the people of the martial arts world in the Ming Dynasty.
This is one of the most mysterious organizations in the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty, with influence spread throughout various regions.
Moreover, in such a massive organization, no one knew who the legendary Celestial Venerable was, or even his/her gender.
Therefore, the identity of the Celestial Venerable has always been one of the biggest mysteries in the martial arts world, and he is as famous as the owner of Ghost Manor and the owner of Green Robe Tower.
No one expected the answer to be revealed here.
No one expected that the legendary, ruthless Celestial Venerable was actually Murong Qiudi.
Murong Qiudi is the eldest daughter of the Murong family in Jiangnan and the head of the Seven Star Pond. She is quite well-known in the martial arts world.
But no one could connect her with that mysterious and unpredictable Celestial Venerable.
This was undoubtedly a huge shock to the people of the martial arts world during the Ming Dynasty.
A murmur of discussion immediately arose in the hall:
"Did I hear that right? Xie Xiaofeng gave up his status as a sword god and actually went to work as a servant in a brothel?"
"With the power of Shenjian Villa and Xie Xiaofeng's strength, he could manipulate the entire martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty. I really don't understand what he's thinking."
"Bitter Sea Town in Liuzhou? I've heard of that place. It's definitely one of the poorest places in the Ming Dynasty. The people there can't even get enough to eat."
"Bitter Sea Town is indeed very poor, but its brothels are top-notch. I've been there twice, and it's absolutely worth it!"
"Haha, brother, you've been to that brothel in Bitter Sea Town? Maybe the servant who served you back then was the Sword God Xie Xiaofeng."
"The big boss of Bitter Sea Town was dumbfounded. The 'useless Aji' he was going to deal with was actually the Sword God Xie Xiaofeng, who could wipe out a first-class sect with just one sword."
"Does this kind of thing even need the Sword God to intervene? Don't forget, the big boss is just a small fry under Murong Qiudi."
"Calling him a minor character is an understatement. I don't think Murong Qiudi even knows who he is."
"If the news that the mastermind behind the Heavenly Venerable Organization is Murong Qiudi reaches the Ming Dynasty, the entire martial arts world will probably be in an uproar."
"The leader of the Heavenly Venerables is Murong Qiudi, and with the addition of Sword God Xie Xiaofeng, if these two join forces, who can stop them?"
In the fifth private room on the east side of the fourteenth floor.
Lu Xiaofeng's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile:
"Xie Xiaofeng is currently in Kuhai Town, using the alias Aji."
"Murong Qiudi of the Murong family in Jiangnan is the leader behind the Heavenly Venerable Organization."
"Now I've really heard two very sensitive secrets."
Hua Manlou nodded and said, "Even someone like me, who has one foot in the martial arts world, has heard of the Heavenly Venerable Organization quite a bit. I never expected that the mastermind behind it all would be Murong Qiudi. It's truly surprising."
“In recent years, the Celestial Venerable has caused trouble everywhere and offended many sects.”
"Now that Murong Qiudi's identity has been exposed, many sects will definitely come looking for her to settle scores."
Sikong Zhaixing said with a smile, looking like he was enjoying the show.
"With Sword God Xie Xiaofeng around, who would dare to cause trouble for Murong Qiudi?"
"Of course, that's on the premise that Xie Xiaofeng can survive Yan Shisan's sword."
Lu Xiaofeng said meaningfully.
His gaze pierced through the beaded curtain of the private room, and he saw that Yan Shisan had already left the room and walked straight out.
"This guy really came for Xie Xiaofeng. He set off immediately as soon as he learned of Xie Xiaofeng's whereabouts."
"After listening to the monthly critique, shall we go to Bitter Sea Town to join in the fun?"
"This battle is sure to be exciting."
Sikong Zhaixing said with great interest.
Ximen Chuixue didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly.
Whether it's Yan Shisan or Xie Xiaofeng, they are both targets he wants to challenge.
He certainly wouldn't miss the duel between these two.
Su Chen gently waved his folding fan, and after everyone finished discussing, he continued:
"Next, let's talk about the fourth-ranked player on the list, Shen Lang."
"Many people in the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty should still remember this name."
"Forty years ago, Shen Lang was truly a peerless hero, renowned throughout the martial arts world, known as the number one swordsman of the Ming Dynasty, and his Canglang Sword Technique was invincible."
"His most famous battle was against Chai Yuguan, the most notorious villain in the Ming Dynasty."
"Back then, Chai Yuguan spread the news of the Invincible Treasure Mirror throughout the martial arts world, saying that this secret manual was created by the Invincible Monk a hundred years ago, and it recorded seventy-two kinds of internal and external martial arts skills, each of which was extremely powerful."
"The Invincible Monk is recognized as a top expert in the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty. Some even say that he has reached the level of a terrestrial immortal."
"It is conceivable how powerful his book, 'The Invincible Treasure Manual,' was, which sparked a struggle among various factions in the martial arts world, resulting in countless deaths and injuries."
"Chai Yuguan seized the opportunity to gain benefits, not only stealing many sects' secret teachings, but also gaining the reputation of 'the living Buddha of ten thousand families'."
"But nobody knows that almost all of the 'Invincible Treasure Mirror' that Chai Yuguan released was fake."
"The real 'Invincible Treasure Manual' has already been obtained by Shen Lang."
"Shen Lang relied on it to break through to the half-step Divine Realm in one fell swoop. After decades of accumulation, he has a profound foundation."
"He can enter the Divine Realm at any time with a single sword strike, as long as he is willing."
"Therefore, taking all factors into consideration, he is temporarily ranked fourth on the list of the best."
"Actually, besides these three sword immortals, the Ming Dynasty also has a sword immortal who is half-step into the Divine Travel Realm, whose strength is enough to enter the top three."
"But his current situation is somewhat special, his strength fluctuates, so he was not included in the rankings."
"As for his identity, people in the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty should have heard of him."
"That is Yan Nantian, known as the number one swordsman and the number one hero of the Ming Dynasty!"
As soon as Su Chen finished speaking, there was another commotion in the hall.
Some older figures in the martial arts world couldn't help but feel a deep sense of emotion.
The martial arts world has seen generations come and go, and even a powerful figure like Shen Lang has been forgotten by the younger generation.
Not to mention the young people, even they themselves have gradually forgotten about Shen Lang.
It wasn't until he heard Su Chen's comments that he remembered those days forty years ago.
Compared to the prosperous and thriving martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty, with its numerous sects, the martial arts world back then was practically desolate.
If Shen Lang hadn't intervened, killing Chai Yuguan, the King of Joy, and quelling the conflicts in the martial arts world, who knows how much the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty would have declined.
What surprised everyone even more was the appearance of the name "Yan Nantian".
The invincible swordsman Yan Nantian!
This is a top-tier swordsman who is in no way inferior to the Sword God Xie Xiaofeng.
Moreover, he was not only a master swordsman, but also possessed top-notch internal strength and fist techniques, and had a chivalrous heart rarely seen in the world.
Twenty years ago, after Jiang Feng's entire family was wiped out, Yan Nantian never appeared again, and no one knew where he went.
It is widely rumored in the martial arts world that he has long since passed away. If that were not the case, why would he not stand up for his brother Jiang Feng?
To everyone's surprise, he was still alive.
But from Su Chen's words, it was clear that Yan Nantian's current situation seemed to be dire.
Although he had already taken a half-step into the realm of divine travel, he failed to make it onto the list of sword immortals.
For a moment, everyone in the hall was talking about it:
"Shen Lang was once known as the Invincible Canglang. When he used the Canglang Sword Technique, who could compete with him? He certainly deserved to be ranked among the top three on the Sword Immortal List."
"It's not just that he's qualified; Shen Lang was invincible forty years ago. I really can't think of anyone who could surpass him."
"I never expected that the Invincible Treasure Mirror would fall into Shen Lang's hands. No wonder he has such profound cultivation at such a young age."
"Young people these days don't even know Shen Lang. If it weren't for him back then, who knows what the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty would have become."
"It seems the rumors in the martial arts world are unreliable! Yan Nantian is not dead at all, and his cultivation has reached the half-step Divine Travel Realm."
"No wonder Yan Nantian didn't stand up for his brother Jiang Feng; his current situation is probably very bad."
Su Chen listened quietly to everyone's discussion.
I thought someone would inquire about Yan Nantian, but after waiting for a long time, no one came to ask.
Left with no other choice, Su Chen could only open his folding fan and continue speaking:
"Next, we will announce the top two masters on the Sword Immortal Ranking, and introduce them one by one in order of ranking."
"First is the third place, Sword Master, whose cultivation has reached the Divine Travel Profound Realm."
"Everyone in the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty should know this man's identity; he is the city lord of Sword Forging City."