The Dazzling New Star of the Heroes of the Martial World
Apart from the Famous Sword Society, Gui Gu Zi brought a large group of people with him. President Xia Zhouyi went out to greet everyone, first exchanging pleasantries before inviting Gui Gu Zi and others inside for a discussion. Gui Gu Zi raised his right hand in a gesture of refusal, saying, "No need for that, President Xia. I believe you know the purpose of our visit today. Let's skip the small talk and hand over the criminal Duanmu Chong. Execute him in front of everyone; this will serve as an explanation to all."
Xia Zhouyi replied, "I apologize, but our society has not yet captured Duanmu Chong. Please be lenient, Gui Gu Zhangmen."
At that moment, Xia Zhouyi's wife, Zhu Yingtai, came out from within the meeting hall. Zhu Yingtai said, "No need for leniency. Even if you were given another month, you still wouldn't be able to capture Duanmu Chong. I am here to settle our accounts in front of the Zhongduo Heroes. The reason I agreed to marry you was because you promised me the authority to deal with Duanmu Chong. Fearing I might change my mind, you married me first and then intended to hand over Duanmu Chong for me to deal with. However, unexpectedly, Duanmu Chong was rescued, and you failed to fulfill your promise. I gave you time to recapture him, but you missed your chance again. Now I am using your breach of our agreement as grounds for divorce. This is the divorce decree, and I have already signed my name on it. I ask all present Heroic Figures to witness and acknowledge the legality of this decree; from now on, I have no ties with Xia Zhouyi." With that, Zhu Yingtai handed the divorce decree to Gui Gu Zi for inspection.
Gui Gu Zi could hardly contain his hatred for Xia Zhouyi and immediately stated, "I acknowledge the legality of this divorce decree; henceforth Miss Zhu and President Xia are no longer husband and wife."
The other members of the Martial Arts Community echoed Gui Gu Zi's words, but Chen Liu interjected, "How can this be? Since ancient times, it has always been men who divorce their wives; we cannot accept a woman divorcing her husband. Moreover, Madam has already had a marital relationship with President Xia; this is an undeniable fact that cannot be changed. Madam, if you divorce President Xia, do you think you can still marry someone else? Will anyone still want you?"
Zhu Yingtai replied, "As long as I am single and free from any marriage contract, I will definitely be able to marry again. Just like how I was once engaged to Liang Shanbo; did President Xia not marry me without any objections?"
Gui Gu Zi remarked, "Miss Zhu makes a valid point; as long as someone shares mutual feelings with Miss Zhu, she can certainly marry again. Furthermore, Miss Zhu hails from Confucius Academy and operates under principles of gender equality in the martial world. Now that President Xia has breached their agreement, Miss Zhu naturally has the right to divorce someone who breaks their promises."
Zhu Yingtai bowed to Gui Gu Zi and said, "Thank you for your support, Gui Gu Zhangmen. It is my fortune to receive recognition from all heroes here. If there are any injustices in the martial world in the future, feel free to seek me out; I will certainly help where I can. Farewell." She then prepared to leave the Famous Sword Society.
Xia Zhouyi called out, "Wait! If you wish to divorce me, I have nothing more to say. However, if you are carrying my child in your womb, then I must insist on keeping you here; after all, that is my bloodline. I cannot allow my bloodline to wander in the world while you live a life of hardship."
Zhu Yingtai responded, "Who told you that I am carrying your child? I have not been unfaithful."
Xia Zhouyi said, "That's simple; I can invite a doctor here right now to check your pulse. As long as the doctor confirms that you are not pregnant, you may leave."
In order to leave the Famous Sword Society as soon as possible, Zhu Yingtai agreed to Xia Zhouyi's condition. Moments later, a doctor arrived at the scene. Zhu Yingtai extended her right hand for the doctor to check her pulse. After listening carefully, the doctor announced, "Congratulations Madam; you are indeed pregnant."
A thunderclap struck as Zhu Yingtai was instantly taken aback by shock. Xia Zhouyi exclaimed, "What do you say now, Miss Zhu? May our family be blessed! Now that you carry my child within you, even if you want to leave, you'll have to wait until after giving birth."
At this moment, Gui Gu Zi could not allow Xia Zhouyi to feel so pleased and said: "Miss Zhu need not worry; now that you have divorced President Xia, all responsibility for the child in your womb lies solely with you. You may choose to give birth or terminate it as you see fit; there is no need to concern yourself with others' opinions."
Xia Zhouyi, filled with anger upon hearing this, said, "Gui Gu Zhangmen, please do not interfere in my family matters. Miss Zhu wants to divorce me; does that mean the child in her womb should also be aborted? The child is innocent, and moreover, he is the bloodline of the Xia family. I will never allow such a thing to happen. Someone, please take Miss Zhu back to her room and take good care of her."
Chen Liu replied, "As you command."
Zhu Yingtai said, "Wait a moment, this is Xia Zhouyi's scheme. I ask all heroes to stand up for me. On the day of our wedding, Xia Zhouyi already knew that Duanmu Chong had been rescued by someone, yet he kept it from me and then consummated our marriage. He thought that by doing so, the rice was already cooked. After I learned that Duanmu Chong had been rescued, I realized it was too late to regret; that’s when I became pregnant with his child. I have decided; I do not want this child. I do not want him to have a treacherous father."
Gui Gu Zi Yun said, "If what Miss Zhu says is true, I support your decision."
Others from the Martial Arts Community also expressed their support for Zhu Yingtai's decision. At this moment, Xia Zhouyi seemed to have no options left and could only resort to force to keep Zhu Yingtai. Xia Zhouyi ordered, "Come here, take the lady back to her room."
Zhu Yingtai asked, "What do you intend to do?"
Gui Gu Zi said, "President Xia, you are being too domineering. Someone, protect Miss Zhu."
Members of the Famous Sword Society confronted those from Canglong Cave and various Martial Arts Community factions. Gui Gu Zi declared, "Xia Zhouyi, you must pay for your negligence. Someone, attack!" With that command, both sides began to fight.
Gui Gu Zi faced Xia Zhouyi while Lin Bao confronted Chen Liu. In the chaos, Zhu Yingtai seized the opportunity to escape from the scene. Seeing this, Xia Zhouyi could only send several disciples to chase after Zhu Yingtai.
After a brief skirmish, both sides suffered casualties. To avoid mutual destruction, Gui Gu Zi ordered a retreat. Once Xia Zhouyi saw Gui Gu Zi's forces retreating, he personally went after Zhu Yingtai.
Upon seeing members of the Famous Sword Society, Zhu Yingtai felt a surge of disgust. With her sword drawn and killing intent radiating from her, she struck down several pursuing disciples of the Famous Sword Society with her sword energy. Zhu Yingtai declared, "Xia Zhouyi's lackeys are not worth mourning." She then left.
When Xia Zhouyi reached the place where his disciples had been killed and saw their tragic state, he said, "Zhu Yingtai, you really can be ruthless; pursue her!"
Zhu Yingtai sped away while encountering Lustful Man and Peculiar Observation head-on. Lustful Man activated his voyeuristic eye; Zhu Yingtai's white belly band came into view before him. Looking further in revealed a rounded shape. Lustful Man exclaimed, "Wow, looks like my luck is quite good." After saying this, his voyeuristic eye moved downward again. Lustful Man added, "Oh my, she’s actually a beauty with child."
Just as Zhu Yingtai and Lustful Man crossed paths, Lustful Man made his move; Evil Sword struck directly at Zhu Yingtai's acupoint with the intent to enjoy himself. Zhu Yingtai sensed the danger and swung her sword to block it but was pushed back by the force without sustaining any injuries. Zhu Yingtai asked, "Why do you want to ambush me?"
Lustful Man replied, "Well? How should I answer that? I just wanted to have some fun with you; would you be willing?"
Zhu Yingtai: "Another one, take this!" She immediately lunged forward with her sword towards Lustful Man.
Lustful Man replied, "I am not just anyone; I am Lustful Man. This is the second time I've answered this question. Why is it that everyone only thinks of 'just anyone' and not Lustful Man? It seems I need to accomplish something spectacular so that people will remember me as Lustful Man, not just anyone." With that, he began to evade Zhu Yingtai's attacks. Zhu Yingtai's sword techniques were fierce and deadly, each strike aimed to take a life, but no matter what technique she used, she could not harm Lustful Man in the slightest. Lustful Man let out a soft shout, and a wave of energy surged towards Zhu Yingtai. She attempted to block it with her sword but was still caught off guard.
After being hit, Zhu Yingtai began to move seductively, seemingly trying to entice Lustful Man. Seeing this, Lustful Man said, "Having fallen for my trick, the way for a man to break free is right here with me. And at this moment, there is only me here; what will you do now, beauty?" Before he could finish, Zhu Yingtai had already thrown herself into his arms. Lustful Man felt a bit awkward because it was the first time a woman had taken the initiative like this. Unable to contain her desire, Zhu Yingtai directly embraced Lustful Man, intending to break free from his hold. Just as she reached for his shirt to unbutton it, Xia Zhouyi arrived with a knife.
Seeing Zhu Yingtai entangled with a young man, Xia Zhouyi was filled with rage and charged forward with his blade. Sensing the impending danger, Lustful Man moved his Evil Sword, dispersing the energy from Xia Zhouyi's attack. He said, "Old fat man, if you know what's good for you, leave quickly and don't interrupt my good fortune; otherwise, don't blame me for being disrespectful."
Upon hearing this, Xia Zhouyi became even angrier and unleashed another wave of blade light, determined to punish the shameless man. Without holding back, Lustful Man retaliated with his sword's brilliance and dark energy that shook the ground against Xia Zhouyi's attack. The two forces collided violently, shaking the Divine Land as they clashed. Xia Zhouyi was forced back several dozen feet by the impact and spat out blood. At that moment, Lustful Man had already taken Zhu Yingtai away from the scene. With both of them gone, Xia Zhouyi had lost their trail and could not pursue them.
Inside Tongfu Inn, Murong Yaoxian stood in front of Murong Mulong's sword. Murong Mulong said, "Yao Xian, step aside; let your brother teach that heartless man Yi Zhangzhi a lesson."
Murong Yaoxian defended Yi Zhangzhi, saying, "He had no choice; Qiu Yuxia risked her life to save him and is now left partially paralyzed. He truly needs someone to care for him."
Murong Mulong replied, "I remember that on that day, it was Qiu Yuxia who saved Yi Zhangzhi, you, Yu Yunhai, and the girl beside him. Even if you want to repay her kindness, the four of you can take turns caring for her; why does it have to be that Yi Zhangzhi marries her?"
Murong Yaoxian said, "Because on that day, Qiu Yuxia primarily saved Mr. Yi; saving the other three was just incidental. Also, she likes Mr. Yi."
Murong Mulong: "If she likes Yi Zhangzhi, then he must marry her. What about you? You also like Yi Zhangzhi, what will you do?"
Murong Yaoxian: "I can only silently wish them both well." With that, she cried and ran up to the second floor of the inn.
Yi Zhangzhi, wanting to say something but hesitating, found himself facing the blade of Murong Mulong. The two engaged in an intense battle on the first floor of the inn. Feeling guilty inside, Yi Zhangzhi held back in every move he made while fighting fiercely against him. In order to avenge his sister's honor, Murong Mulong, using his utmost sword techniques, aimed to defeat Yi Zhangzhi. Understanding that he could not allow him to vent his anger freely without consequences, Yi Zhangzhi intentionally exposed himself and took several hits from the sword strikes until he was wounded and bleeding. At that moment, on the upper floor,Murong Yaoxian, seeing that Yi Zhangzhi was injured became very worried: "Brother, that's enough; let him go."
Withdrawing from battle,Murong Mulong: "I hope you think carefully about this; it concerns your lifelong happiness. You should leave now."
With a respectful bow,Yi Zhangzhi: "I take my leave." He then exited Tongfu Inn.
Seeing him leave,Murong Mulong followed suit. Murong Yaoxian: "You aren't going to find Mr. Yi again for another fight, are you?"
Murong Mulong replied, "No, I am going to find Bai Lian Yi Jun Sheng." With that, he flew away from Tongfu Inn at the speed of light.
Yi Junsheng and Reverse Head were preparing to head to the Black Design Society to urge Gao Jianli to complete his task as soon as possible. On their way, Murong Mulong blocked their path. Murong Mulong said, "Bai Lian Yi Jun Sheng, do you know that something shocking has happened in your family?"
Yi Junsheng asked, "Oh, it's rare for the Sword Saint to personally come looking for me, and it's about my family matters. It seems like something big is about to collapse."
Murong Mulong replied, "Your younger brother Yi Zhangzhi actually wants to marry the half-disabled Qiu Yuxia. Isn't that a big deal?"
Upon hearing this, Yi Junsheng was taken aback and said, "What? Has this A Piece of Paper lost his mind? Instead of marrying Sister Murong, he wants to marry a woman who is emotionless and disabled like Qiu Yuxia. I must stop him from doing such a foolish thing. We need to change our destination and head to Martial Bamboo Divine Domain." With that, Yi Junsheng and his companion set off towards Martial Bamboo Divine Domain.
Murong Mulong said, "Yi Zhangzhi, let's see how you plan to marry Qiu Yuxia this time."
The tranquil night radiated an unusual aura under the moonlight, while the sound of hurried breathing filled the entire dense forest. There stood Zhu Yingtai, whose acupoints had been sealed by Lustful Man, silently accepting the moonlight's embrace. It was now time for Lustful Man to showcase his superb skills. Looking at the moonlight, Lustful Man said, "This moonlight seems to have a dominating aura, while I possess the spirit of overlooking the world. Taking advantage of this bright moonlight, my beauty, let us enjoy a delightful encounter."
Tension filled the air as Lustful Man was about to demonstrate his top-notch skills on Zhu Yingtai. How would Zhu Yingtai react? Upon learning that Yi Zhangzhi wanted to marry Qiu Yuxia, Yi Junsheng hurried back to the Martial Bamboo Divine Domain. Could he persuade Yi Zhangzhi to give up on marrying Qiu Yuxia?
To know more details, please continue reading the next chapter of The Dazzling New Star of the Heroes of the Martial World, titled "The Heroine's Emotions."
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