novelraw Chapter 799 426: Does Old Demon Duan Seek to Claim All the Legendary Weapon Maidens? The Tang Sect Strikes First!
Chapter 799 426: Does Old Demon Duan Seek to Claim All the Legendary Weapon Maidens? The Tang Sect Strikes First!
Lately, the top headline in the Nine Provinces Martial World has been Old Demon Duan.
There's no denying it, he's involved in big matters, killing ruthless people.
Just as the duel between Duan Yun and the Young Master of the Gu Family started spreading widely, the very next moment came news that he emptied the Gu Family's treasures and moved out with the Gu Family Young Master's Wife, Lei Ying, taking away the Gu Family's Gold Mountain and Silver Mountain.
"What, Lady Lei Ying was subdued by Old Demon Duan, selling off the Gu Family's heritage."
"The man was killed, the wife was taken, and she even assisted the enemy in seizing family assets. In the stormy Nine Provinces Martial World, who is more miserable than the Young Master Gu Dile of the Gu Family?"
"Be careful with your words about the Gu Family."
"Gu Family, Gu Family, now there's nothing left of the Gu Family; with the Young Madam of the Gu Family being turned into a Star Fury by Old Demon Duan, what Gu Family is left?"
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Jianghu people love to kick others when they're down, especially when it involves the fall of a high and mighty sect. It's as if ants have smelled fresh blood and flesh, inciting their bloodthirsty enthusiasm for discussion.
At this moment, someone else mocked, "That guy named Duan is everywhere. Do you think he cultivates an Evil Skill that grows stronger the more he's discussed? Otherwise, why would he tirelessly stir up such big events and cause so many bloodbaths? He's truly a demon walking out of a sea of blood and corpses."
"Lower your voice; don't you value your life?"
"Why should I be afraid? This is Qingzhou, and my uncle guards the gates of the White Socks Sect. I just can't stand this guy; he's definitely cultivating a Demon Technique. Otherwise, why would he recklessly seek fame?" The person said angrily.
He enjoyed the downfall of the Gu Family while also detesting how the young Duan Yun stole the spotlight yet dared to challenge the invincible White Sock Divine Sect which he's not even part of but greatly respects.
"Perhaps there are other reasons?"
"Other reasons? What reasons could there be? Surely he doesn't just want to be a Hero?"
"Definitely not."
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If Duan Yun were here to hear these comments, he would likely make them grovel on the ground begging for mercy, calling him Hero in their fear.
What do you mean, 'definitely not'!
This Young Hero's every action is for becoming a Hero!
This is called not forgetting one's original intention, understand that!
Of course, this is only a part of the rumors about Young Hero Duan.
As for Duan Yun's victories, the Bloodthirsty Storyteller always chooses silence, for after the battle in Yishui City, their resentment towards Duan Yun deepened.
Not only did they suffer heavy losses, but their Bloodthirsty elite and the precious Green Tai Sui Meat were destroyed; even Tai Sui was disturbed, and the Sect Leader had to sacrifice himself to barely placate Tai Sui's temper.
Now what circulates from their mouths are new rumors about Duan Yun.
These rumors aren't entirely baseless; there's some truth to them.
The Bloodthirsty Storyteller always mingles two lies among three truths to increase the credibility and topic interest of the rumor.
If you want a rumor to spread worldwide, the topic must be potent.
For instance, the rumor they're spreading now is full of strength and discussion.
That rumor is, Old Demon Duan is collecting the elite martial artifacts of the world for his own use.
Previously, Shen Ying appeared briefly in Yishui City, and her delicate White Silk appearance was noticed by experts as the "Nine Deaths Dream Girl."
The Nine Deaths Dream Girl once dominated the Tianzhou elite martial artifact rankings. In terms of elite martial artifact profundity and status, even today's number one elite martial artifact of Tianzhou, Lei Ying, falls short.
First, the Young Master's Wife, Tianzhou's number one elite martial artifact, Lei Ying, was captured by Duan Yun, and now accompanied by the Nine Deaths Dream Girl, these rumors of Old Demon Duan collecting elite martial artifacts are easy to believe.
The elite martial artifact women of the world are neither too many nor too few. Tianzhou is a major province for elite martial artifacts, where the elite martial artifact women are most significant. However, the Nine Provinces often vie against each other, and other provinces also have corresponding elite martial artifacts emerging. If we only consider top elite martial artifacts not counting irrelevant lists, there should be about a hundred women across the Nine Provinces.
These elite martial artifact women are the lifelong dreams of many Jianghu men, not only offering beauty but also fame and fortune.
Just like how Young Master Gu Dile was hopelessly devoted to Lei Ying, ultimately these elite martial artifacts typically belong to the mighty.
Many grandmasters and expert Martial Artists enjoy praising each other's wives as illustrious martial artifacts. To these experts, an elite martial artifact wife is a display item on par with martial arts prowess and influence.
Especially in one province, whose wife's ranking is higher means her man stands taller.
There was once a time when the fiercest competition in the Jianghu was not for the top ten martial artists' rankings but the elite martial artifact women's contest.
The elite martial artifact competition was fiercer and more intricate than the race for the top ten martial artists.
The top ten martial artists compete for rankings, where one duel determines the victory, while the elite martial artifact competition requires not just strength but also a campaign of public opinion, with many men lavishly spending gold to promote their wives.
Of course, women too have moments they cannot sit still, or to say women are naturally jealous, when one woman is pressed by another for too long, it's dignified to issue a challenge, but sneaking a knife attack is common.
Such situations often lead to two major powers clashing fiercely.
In essence, at the height of elite martial artifact competition, the Jianghu was rife with bloody storms sparked by this competition.
Later on, people realized this was not a sustainable practice and thus formed circles of mutual praise.
Although today's competition is no longer as financially deadly as before, elite martial artifact women are still not something ordinary Martial Artists can possess.