Chapter 626: An Unexpected Encounter
Ever since leaving the temple, Xuan Cheng had encountered countless masters in the martial world. Yet, with his mastery of thirteen Shaolin techniques, he was an unstoppable force, overcoming all obstacles—except for Song Qingshu.
Recalling the repeated setbacks he had suffered at Song Qingshu’s hands, Xuan Cheng felt a sense of frustration welling up in his chest. In his leisure time, he often treated Song Qingshu as an imaginary rival, analyzing and countering his techniques. Naturally, he was intimately familiar with Song Qingshu’s martial arts style.
Since the fall of the Sword Saint Feng Qingyang, few swordsmen in the martial world could catch Xuan Cheng’s eye. However, the sword strike just now had left even him momentarily dazzled. His first reaction was to think of Song Qingshu.
Hearing Xuan Cheng’s exclamation, the crowd reacted with mixed emotions.
Wu Yunzhu’s face lit up with delight, while Zuo Lengchan and others looked grim.
Noticing the stiffness of the figure in his arms, Song Qingshu smiled faintly. “Master, are you perhaps referring to the Golden Serpent King, whose reputation has been rising rapidly in the martial world?”
Due to his sensitive identity, Song Qingshu had no intention of revealing himself and was determined not to admit it.
“Huh?” Xuan Cheng had only made the assumption based on the exquisite swordsmanship displayed earlier. Hearing no trace of guilt in the other party’s tone, he began to waver.
“I’ve long heard of the Golden Serpent King’s divine swordsmanship. I’ve always wanted to experience it firsthand, but unfortunately, we’ve never crossed paths…” Song Qingshu sighed, his tone filled with apparent regret. After a moment, he shifted the conversation, “Judging from your tone, Master, I assume you’ve witnessed his swordsmanship?”