Gu Sheng frowned slightly, and was about to speak, when he saw Yun Princess Zishuang moving lightly on his lotus steps, coming at a leisurely pace.
"This is a distinguished guest invited by this princess. Who dares to stop him?" The princess' voice was cold and her eyes were as bright as lightning.
Konoe's expression changed and he did not dare to say anything more.
Princess Yun Zishuang revoked his position on the spot. This scene made everyone present look at him.
Entering the poetry meeting, Gu Sheng is like stepping into a tiger's den and a dragon's pond.
Qian Duoduo, Crown Prince Crown Prince Yun Tingyu, Jiang family Jiang Xiaotian and others stepped forward to ridicule and suppress them.
"Isn't it a bit out of place for a country bumpkin to always attend such occasions?"
"With this outfit, it's not surprising that the guards stopped me." "I see you have any other poems?"
The young masters kept presenting their own poems, trying to show off their talents in front of the princess.
Gu Sheng is just jealous of them, eating palace snacks, drinking tea and wine, minding his own business.
"Well... the palace wine is indeed delicious!"
Gu Sheng drank and ate meat in a very exaggerated way, which attracted the eyes of a bunch of young men.
"Is this guy reincarnated as a starving ghost?"
"There is no appearance at all, it is an insult to gentleness!"
Princess Zishuang saw this and simply pointed the problem at Gu Sheng.
"Everyone has almost submitted poems," she said, her eyes falling on Gu Sheng, "I wonder if Mr. Gu has any poems to contribute?"
Gu Sheng stood up, saluted politely to the princess, then picked up a glass of wine and drank it down in one gulp.
Then he pretended to recite, "The river is red, the crown is full of anger, and the rain breaks when I lean on the railing. I look up, look up to the sky and roar, my heart is strong..."
"Gu Sheng, is this poem really written by you?" Princess Yun Zishuang looked at Gu Sheng with a trace of surprise in his eyes.
"Princess is so complimentary, it's just scribbling." Gu Sheng smiled modestly, but there was a trace of determination in his eyes.
During the poetry meeting, Linghu Qingwan, Mu Yuanyuan, Mu Tiantian, Lin Qingyu and other ladies were attracted by Gu Sheng's talent and came forward to communicate one after another.
Gu Sheng's "Man Jiang Hong" seems to have set off a poetry frenzy, making people fall in love with it.
"Don't wait for a good word, or your head will turn gray."
"This poem is full of heroic sentiments and expresses the voices of many passionate men."
"Gu Sheng, I, Crown Prince, admire your talent. I wonder if you would like to work for me?"
After the poetry meeting, Crown Prince Crown Prince Yun Tingyu came forward to solicit.
Gu Sheng smiled slightly and declined politely:
"His Highness the Crown Prince, Gu Sheng just want to live this life the way they like.
, unwilling to be attached to anyone. "
Yun Princess Zishuang watched quietly from the side, admiring Gu Sheng even more in his heart.
After the poetry meeting, she met with Gu Sheng alone to try to understand his ideals.
"Gu Sheng, what ideals do you have in mind?" Princess Yun Zishuang asked softly.
Gu Sheng looked at Princess Yun Zishuang firmly:
"Princess, my ideal is to be free, not restricted by anyone, and concentrate on becoming the supreme master of martial arts."
Princess Yun Zishuang couldn't help but sigh secretly when he heard this.
She knew that she could not force Gu Sheng to be used by her, but she still appreciated his talent and character.
She decided to put down her pretense of being a princess and become true friends with Gu Sheng.
"Come on, have a drink!" Princess Yun Zishuang raised his glass without saying anything.
While the two were drinking and talking, Princess Yun Zishuang suddenly tested Gu Sheng's bottom line.
"Gu Sheng, are you willing to help me unify the world and establish a great cause for the ages?" Princess Yun Zishuang asked softly, keeping his eyes on Gu Sheng.
Gu Sheng smiled calmly, knowing in his heart that Princess Yun Zishuang's ambition had been exposed.
But he didn't show any fear, but faced it calmly.
"Your Highness, Gu Sheng is not talented, but she also knows that the world's affairs cannot be accomplished by one person. Although the princess is ambitious, she must also take into account the well-being of the people in the world."
When Princess Yun Zishuang heard this, he couldn't help but admire Gu Sheng even more.
"Young Master, you know that Zi Shuang rules the world just for the sake of all the people in the world!"
Princess Yun Zishuang said that only when the world is unified can wars and wars continue. He repeatedly asked Gu Sheng for help, but was politely rejected by Gu Sheng.
The two of them could only have a drink and go back to their respective homes.
Princess Yun Zishuang feels that the future is long and there is no rush.
And Gu Sheng is thinking, take it step by step, you have your Yangguan Road, I will take my single-plank bridge.
In the following days, Gu Sheng did not go out, let alone accept any invitations from the young master.
Practice with concentration.
"Gu Sheng, let's compare!"
Since the trial of Crimson Cloud Abyss, Wen Mingyan's strength has greatly increased, his cultivation has broken through to the ninth level Marrow Refining Realm, and he has also obtained the High-grade Profound Tier treasure Qingzhi Sword.
In the Saint Pill Sect, the duel between Gu Sheng and Master Wen Mingyan attracted the attention of countless disciples.
There were dark clouds in the sky, as if indicating that an earth-shattering contest was about to take place.
Gu Sheng is dressed in Tsing Yi, with firm eyes and a strong figure. The golden bones in his body flashed, as if containing endless power.
Wen Mingyan, on the other hand, is dressed in white robes, with fairy aura floating in the air. Marrow Refining Realm's ninth-level strength makes him like an insurmountable mountain.
"Gu Sheng, today I will come to test your cultivation results."
Wen Mingyan spoke calmly, with an unquestionable majesty in his voice.
Gu Sheng nodded, fighting spirit flashing in his eyes.
He knew that this was his best chance to break through.
He took a deep breath and disappeared instantly.
This is exactly his Invisibility Technique—Shadow Concealment Art.
Wen Mingyan frowned slightly. He felt Gu Sheng's aura disappear, but could not capture its figure.
He secretly admired in his heart that this apprentice's talent was indeed extraordinary.
At this moment, a sharp sword energy came through the air and went straight to Wen Mingyan's throat.
This is Gale Nine Swords of Gu Sheng, which combines the essence of Dugu Nine Swords and is extremely powerful.
Wen Mingyan smiled slightly, swayed, and easily dodged the sword.
He stretched out his finger and tapped it lightly, and a majestic force instantly defeated Gu Sheng's sword energy.
Gu Sheng was shocked, knowing that his attack was easily neutralized by his master.
But he was not discouraged, but quickly adjusted his state and launched another attack.
This time, his attack was even more fierce, and his sword energy seemed to be cutting the entire world apart. Wen Mingyan didn't show any weakness either. His figure was like the wind, sometimes erratic and sometimes following him like a shadow. He started a battle of speed and strength with Gu Sheng.
"Ding ding dong dong dong..."
Gu Sheng appeared on his hand and Phantom Spirit Ancient Zither tried to confuse the master with illusions.
Wen Mingyan seemed to have already understood everything. He smiled slightly and disappeared instantly.
The next moment, Gu Sheng felt a powerful breath coming towards his face. He barely dodged the blow, but found that his master was already standing behind him.
"Good!" Wen Mingyan couldn't help but admire, "You Illusory Spirit Divine Melody have already understood it, but if you want to exert its power in real battles, you still need more practice and actual combat experience."
Gu Sheng nodded silently. He understood his own shortcomings and was well aware of Master's expectations.
He took a deep breath and challenged Wen Mingyan again.
This time, the competition between the two was even more intense.
Gu Sheng's Gale Nine Swords attacks like a violent storm, while Wen Mingyan responds to every attack with ease.
On weekdays, he is still accustomed to using Azure Blood Sword. The Qingzhi Sword will only be used when facing strong enemies.
Gu Sheng Although the dangers were everywhere, he did not give up.
He knows that only by constantly challenging himself can he continue to improve his strength.
"Boom~"
In an earth-shattering duel, Gu Sheng lost to his master and was defeated. But he didn't feel depressed. Instead, he looked at Wen Mingyan with excitement.
"Master, I lost." Gu Sheng smiled.
Wen Mingyan nodded, with a satisfied smile on his face.
"Very well, you did a great job today."
He said, "You have mastered the essence of Gale Nine Swords and Phantom Spirit Melody magical skills, which will be a very valuable asset for your future cultivation path."
Gu Sheng took a deep breath, with a determined light shining in his eyes.
"Thank you, Master, for your guidance."
He said, "I will continue to practice hard and strive to reach Marrow Refining Realm as soon as possible."
Wen Mingyan smiled and patted Gu Sheng on the shoulder.
"I believe you can do it."
He said, "There will definitely be a place for you in the future world of cultivation."
As Wen Mingyan's words fell, the sky above Saint Pill Sect returned to calm again.
"By the way, the Crimson Cloud Continent martial arts competition is about to begin. Are you ready?" Wen Mingyan changed the subject.
"Ready!"
Aren't you always ready for this kind of thing? Gu Sheng laughed at himself in his heart.
This martial arts competition was held at the Daliang Royal Martial Arts Arena, and was personally presided over by Governor Governor's Mansion Jiang Bai.
At that time, Emperor Daliang Emperor Yun Wu will come to the scene in person.
Princess Zishuang and Daliang Crown Prince will also participate.
Emperor Liang intended to find some talents in the martial arts competition. Since ancient times, heroes have emerged from youth. Whoever masters Young Prodigy will master the future world.
Governor's Mansion looks like a sect, but in fact it takes orders from the emperor, which is equivalent to the Prime Minister's Palace, and Jiang Bai, the governor, is also equivalent to the Prime Minister.
However, nowadays, when the imperial power is declining, Governor's Mansion's power is not as great as that of the Prime Minister's Palace.
For this day's competition, the disciples of the two sects and three sects all practiced hard day and night, hoping to show their strength in the Crimson Cloud Continent warrior world and become a powerful figure.
Half a month passed quickly, and the martial arts competition held once every ten years was held as scheduled.
Young Prodigy people from all over the country, and even the entire Crimson Cloud Continent, gathered together.
There are only sixty-four people who can actually participate in the competition. These sixty-four people draw lots and compete one-on-one, leaving thirty-two people. The thirty-two people continue to draw lots and compete, leaving sixteen people.
This was repeated until the top eight were left.
Regardless of whether they win or lose in the subsequent competition, the top eight will be rewarded.
There are royal rewards, and the strongest one will be made a marquis with a bounty of one million taels. In addition to the royal rewards, there are also rewards from within the sect. Each family will award this according to the situation.
Usually they are some elixirs for cultivation, fairy grass, spiritual stones, gold, mysterious weapons, etc.
"I announce that the Crimson Cloud Continent martial arts tournament has officially begun!"
Governor's Mansion Lord Governor's voice blessed the aura, and the sound was as loud as a big bell, resounding over the entire martial arts field. For a moment, everyone turned their attention to the martial arts field.
"The first match, Saint Pill Sect Lin Miaomiao versus Governor's Mansion Lu Biluo!" After a speech, the governor first saluted the emperor and then announced the candidates for the first competition.
Everyone's eyes were full of expectation, and their eyes were focused on the two people on the martial arts field, Lin Miaomiao and Lu Biluo.
Emperor Emperor Yun Wu also had bright eyes, observing the appearance and demeanor of the warriors.
Princess Yun Zishuang looked at the governor not far away and nodded slightly.
Lin Miaomiao was dressed in yellow clothes, holding Water Splitting Sword, and walked towards the center of the martial arts field with a calm expression.
Lu Biluo was wearing a green skirt, and there was no emotion on her face.
Disciples from various sects and families gathered around to watch, and they were talking one after another.
"I heard that Lin Miaomiao of the Saint Pill Sect has reached the early stage of the Gold Bone Realm, and his sword skills are extraordinary. I am really looking forward to fighting Lu Biluo of the Governor's Mansion today!"
A disciple of the Mad Saber Sect said excitedly.
"Hmph, Lu Biluo is not a vegetarian. Her Yellow Springs Melody is said to be able to transform into a yellow wind, which is extremely powerful, and her cultivation level has reached the early stage of the Gold Bone Realm.
In this duel, it's hard to say who will win and who will lose! "A disciple of the Great Sword Sect retorted disapprovingly.
At this time, on the competition field, Lin Miaomiao and Lu Biluo were ready for a duel.
Lin Miaomiao is holding Water Splitting Sword with a calm expression, while Lu Biluo is blowing Yellow Springs Flute gently, and the flute sound is melodious, as if telling an ancient legend.
Following the referee's order, the two men launched attacks at the same time.
Lin Miaomiao's Water Splitting Sword Art was extremely sharp, and the sword light flashed, as if it was going to split the entire competition field.
Lu Biluo's Yellow Springs Melody is even weirder. The flute sounds melodious and the yellow wind roars out, as if it is going to swallow up the entire competition field.
The audience was dazzled and amazed. Lin Miaomiao's swordsmanship was fused with Dugu Nine Swords taught by Gu Sheng, doubling its power and suppressing Lu Biluo for a while.
"It seems that Lin Miaomiao is going to win!" A disciple of the Thousand Poisons Sect sighed.
"Not necessarily, Lu Biluo hasn't used all his strength yet!" Another disciple of the Governor's Mansion held a different opinion.
Sure enough, just when Lin Miaomiao was about to win, Lu Biluo suddenly increased the intensity of the flute sound.
Suddenly, the yellow wind became more violent, directly defeating Lin Miaomiao's attack.
Lin Miaomiao's face changed, and she felt unprecedented pressure.
But she did not give up, but pushed Water Splitting Sword Art harder, trying to break through Lu Biluo's defense.
Lu Biluo seemed to have completely taken control of the situation. Her flute sound became more and more melodious, and the yellow wind became more and more violent.
"Boom~"
In an earth-shattering battle, Lin Miaomiao lost to Lu Biluo and was defeated.
The audience was in an uproar. They did not expect that Lu Biluo could turn defeat into victory from a disadvantage.
"Lu Biluo really deserves his reputation. This showdown is really eye-opening!" A disciple of the Haoyang Sect praised.
"Yes, this martial arts competition is getting more and more exciting!" Another disciple of the Saint Pill Sect couldn't help but sigh.
On the competition ground, Lu Biluo put away Yellow Springs Flute, smiled at Lin Miaomiao, then turned and left. Lin Miaomiao, on the other hand, held Water Splitting Sword in his hand tightly, with a firm light shining in his eyes.
Under the stage, Emperor Yun Wu kept looking at the two warriors.
"What's the origin of that jade flute?" He was a little curious that this treasure could actually defeat opponents with its sound.
"That is Yellow Springs Flute, a Profound Grade Low Rank treasure, from Crimson Cloud Abyss."
Princess Yun Zishuang knows a lot about all kinds of weapons, and he is very familiar with the treasures above Xuan level.