Sword Sovereign of the Celestial Emperor-Chapter 864 - 863: Hong Yanlie

Chu Ming left the Purple Gold Trading Company and headed to the nearest guesthouse. Cultivating the Infinite Sword Body is not something that can be achieved overnight; what he needs to do now is to seize the time and refine the Cold Light Sword.

Refining the Cold Light Sword can enhance his combat power by at least tenfold compared to using the Azure Sky Sword.

"Sir, are you looking to stay?"

As soon as Chu Ming entered the guesthouse, a martial artist who looked like a shopkeeper ran up to him, smiling eagerly.

"Give me your best room in the guesthouse!"

Chu Ming took out a bag of lower grade Spirit Crystals from his pocket and tossed it into the shopkeeper's hand. The shopkeeper's smile grew wider, and he quickly invited Chu Ming in, saying, "This way, please!"

The shopkeeper led Chu Ming up the stairs to the second floor. The guesthouse wasn't too large, but it wasn't small either. The second floor had about thirty or forty rooms, most of which were already occupied, as the Pegasus Star has a high influx of travelers, most of whom are not locals.

"Sir, this is our last superior room!"

With the shopkeeper's guidance, Chu Ming soon stood before a room door. The shopkeeper turned to Chu Ming and said respectfully.

"Alright!"

Squeak!

Chu Ming nodded slightly and gently pushed the door open with his right hand. He was only looking for a place to refine the Cold Light Sword, and the accommodation conditions were not a major concern for him.

"If you need anything, just call for me,"

As he was leaving, the shopkeeper said to Chu Ming and then went back downstairs to attend to other guests.

Closing the door behind him, Chu Ming sat cross-legged on the bed and took out the Cold Light Sword from his Storage Ring. As soon as the Cold Light Sword appeared, the entire room was filled with a chilling aura, and the temperature plummeted.

"Begin refining!"

Boom!

Chu Ming's Spiritual Sense swept out, instantly enveloping the Cold Light Sword.

...

In the main hall of the Lin Family residence, Lin Xiao sat calmly on a chair on the left, beside him was a young man in a yellow robe.

The young man in the yellow robe had a cold demeanor and a hint of arrogance between his brows. Even when facing Lin Xiao, he showed little respect.

This was Hong Yanlie, the foremost prodigy of Pegasus Star, a top-tier Sealed King level prodigy with a cultivation of Emperor Dao Second Layer. He had already comprehended three Flowers of Law, and the fourth Flower of Rootless Laws was gradually taking form.

While Lin Xiao and Hong Yanlie were conversing, the green-robed elder walked into the main hall from the residence, showing a hint of joy on his face.

Seeing the elder's expression, Lin Xiao guessed the gist of the matter.

"Patriarch, I have an important matter to report!"

The green-robed elder clasped his hands respectfully toward Lin Xiao.

"Speak!"

Lin Xiao signaled to the elder to speak directly, without any reservations.

"According to an outsider disciple, he has found traces of Chu Ming. He is currently in a guesthouse, and they are monitoring him there!"

The elder glanced at Hong Yanlie and shivered internally. Hong Yanlie was the son of the Great Island Master of Black Rock Island, the overlord of Pegasus Star. In Pegasus Star, he was like a crown prince.

Before Lin Xiao could respond, Hong Yanlie spoke first.

"Rest assured, Lin Patriarch. Since I have accepted the Ice Rock Ore Marrow, Chu Ming's worthless life is naturally mine to claim!"

Hong Yanlie's tone was icy yet domineering.

Neither Lin Xiao nor the elder rebuked him because they knew Hong Yanlie had the capability. Although they were all Sealed King level prodigies, there were differences in strength among them.

Hong Yanlie was undoubtedly one of the top Sealed King level prodigies and had once killed other Sealed King level prodigies.

"Thanks a lot, Hong Yanlie, my esteemed nephew!"

Seeing Hong Yanlie's words, Lin Xiao's eyes revealed a bit of joy. This was precisely what he had been waiting for from Hong Yanlie.

...

In merely half a day, Chu Ming had refined the Cold Light Sword. The speed of refinement was so fast due to Chu Ming's strong Soul Power.

"Hmm? There's killing intent!"

Chu Ming's expression shifted slightly. His Soul Power was so formidable that by merely releasing it casually, he could sense the killing intent permeating the air.

"I don't think I've offended anyone on Pegasus Star..."

Chu Ming furrowed his brows, thinking to himself. But before he could contemplate further, the killing intent had already arrived before him.

Boom!

A terrifying aura descended from the sky, causing the entire guesthouse to tremble, almost to the point of breaking.

The rooms in the guesthouse were startled, and some irate martial artists immediately swung their doors open and cursed loudly: "Who are you?! Which little bastard dares mess around here? I think you're tired of living!!"

Tap tap tap...

Many guests swung their doors open, wanting to see who dared to release their aura so openly above the guesthouse, seemingly unafraid of provoking widespread anger.

"It's Young Master Hong Yanlie!"

Someone screamed, causing the scene to stun, with most martial artists displaying horrified expressions. Only a few who hadn't heard of Hong Yanlie's name were left in confusion.

Hong Yanlie stood in the void, hands behind his back, gazing indifferently at the crowd within the guesthouse.

"Was it you who cursed at me just now?"

Hong Yanlie spoke, his voice as cold as the Nine Netherworlds, directed at the martial artist who had cursed aloud.

"No, no, it wasn't you!!!"

The martial artist was stupefied, eyes showing a trace of despair. Being a native of Pegasus Star, he naturally knew of Hong Yanlie's reputation. As the Young Island Master of Black Rock Island, even if Hong Yanlie destroyed Pegasus Star, no one would dare say anything.

"Seeking death!"

To Hong Yanlie, the man's excuses were meaningless. His right hand appeared, and a terrifying spiritual power palm descended from above.

Rumble!

The martial artist couldn't even utter a scream; his entire body was instantly crushed, turned into a sky full of blood mist.

"A martial artist of Emperor Dao Fourth Layer just died like that?"

One guest went pale, shivering as he looked at Hong Yanlie as though staring at a demon.

"May I ask what brings Young Master Hong Yanlie to my humble guesthouse?"

An obese elder flew out from the guesthouse, kneeling on the ground, humbly asking Hong Yanlie.

This elder was the guesthouse's shopkeeper.

"Chu Ming, come out. I don't want to kill everyone in the guesthouse!"

Hong Yanlie ignored the shopkeeper and looked at one of the rooms.

"I don't suppose I know you!"

Swoosh!

Chu Ming flew out of the room, facing the aggressive Hong Yanlie and speaking indifferently.

He was about to leave Pegasus Star and preferred avoiding unnecessary troubles unless absolutely necessary. However, he also wouldn't shy away from trouble.