20demayo Chapter 122: Battle 4 Begins!
Chapter 122: Battle 4 Begins!
Chapter 122 Battles Erupt!
Inside the palace, the battle was exceptionally fierce.
The palace, which seemed to be empty, suddenly saw countless imperial guards and constables emerge from some unknown corners.
They pounced on all the martial arts practitioners inside the palace, using every means to keep them inside.
The battle took place in every corner of the palace. Whether they were renowned martial arts masters or second-rate martial artists who came to watch the spectacle, they were all indiscriminately attacked by the imperial guards.
Huo Xiu, the master of the Green Robe Pavilion, knocked one of the guards away with a single palm strike, but in the blink of an eye, four or five more guards chased after him, slashing and hacking at him with their swords.
After Huo Xiu forced back the guards around him again, he turned around and saw the assassins from the Green Robe Tower dying under the guards' blades.
This contorted his face, and he was filled with rage.
But his steps toward the palace never faltered, his whole heart set on leaving the palace.
But the next moment, a sharp sword intent came from his back.
Huo Xiu narrowed his eyes and suddenly contracted his entire body downwards, narrowly avoiding the sharp sword strike.
Duan Tianya's first strike missed, and the Yagyu-ryu sword technique changed, slashing Huo Xiu, who had already used the Bone Shrinking Technique.
"Japanese swordsmanship? You're from Japan?"
Dressed in black, Duan Tianya did not linger in battle. Using the invisibility technique of the Iga-ryu ninja, he hid in the darkness, ready to launch another attack at any time.
Huo Xiu's eyes were sharp, but he couldn't find a trace of Duan Tianya.
Cold sweat immediately seeped from Huo Xiu's forehead and dripped down.
Elder Mu Daoren of Wudang led the Wudang people and rushed out of the palace.
The short distance suddenly felt incredibly long.
Countless hidden and open swords were aimed at them, even though Mu Daoren could kill all the guards who blocked his way.
But the Wudang disciples behind him were not so lucky, and they all died under the blades of the imperial guards.
"Elder, save me!"
The mournful cries for help from the Wudang disciples reached Mu Daoren's ears.
But the wooden Taoist paid no heed and only cared about escaping for his own life.
The next moment, a chilling killing intent came from beneath his feet. The wooden Taoist's body moved before his consciousness, twisting like a ghost to dodge the sword strike filled with killing intent.
He dodged it, but not completely; the blade grazed his back, leaving a trail of blood.
The wooden Taoist drew his sword and thrust it back. After a clang of metal, the two separated immediately.
"Excellent swordsmanship!"
The wooden Taoist pointed his sword forward: "Is that the Heartless Slash of the Overlord Blade from back then?"
Guihai's attack missed, and he once again distanced himself from Mu Daoren.
The Wood Taoist was right. That last strike was the Heartless Slash, a sword technique that Gui Haiyi Dao learned from Ba Dao.
Heartless and ruthless, devoid of pity and love, severing all ties with family and friends, a single, ruthless blow.
Back then, Ba Dao established a formidable reputation in the martial arts world with this one strike, but after Gui Hai mastered the One-Strike Technique and engaged in a battle with Ba Dao.
The name Ba Dao disappeared from the martial arts world, while a wealthy old man enjoying his grandchildren appeared in the marketplace.
Master Mu lightly twirled his sword, his entire body radiating a fierce killing intent: "This strike has not appeared in the martial world for several years, yet I have unexpectedly encountered it here again."
"You are such a beautiful woman, why did you become a thief? Why not join my Ghost Manor and enjoy all the riches and glory in the world?"
Gui Haiyi's eyes were cold, and the sword in his hand was poised to strike.
"By using force to break the law, you are the thief!"
Guihai unleashed a merciless strike, but Mu Daoren's expression hardened as he unleashed his Heavenly Thunder Strike to clash with Guihai!
Inside the imperial palace, war broke out on all sides, and chaos reigned.
Zhang Wuji, along with the Left and Right Guardians of Light and the Four Great Dharma Kings, remained hidden in the shadows. Seeing that the time was ripe, Zhang Wuji immediately led his team out.
"Now! Follow me and assassinate that dog of an emperor with all your might!"
"yes!"
The seven top masters of the Ming Cult set out together and rushed towards Zhu Houzhao's location.
Zhang Wuji's heart pounded. He was confident that with the seven masters of the Ming Cult attacking together, Zhu Houzhao would be doomed. At the same time, the Emei Sect was also being besieged by the Imperial Guards.
Compared to Huo Xiu and Mu Daoren's ruthlessness, Abbess Miejue still cherished some of the master-disciple bond.
"Zhiruo!"
After defeating the numerous guards around her, Abbess Miejue immediately used her lightness skill to rush to Zhou Zhiruo's side and help her knock away three guards who were attacking her.
Abbess Miejue's face was ashen. She frowned as she looked at the seemingly endless stream of imperial guards and constables around her, and a sense of urgency arose in her heart.
"Hurry, we can't stay here any longer!"
"Yes, Master!"
Zhou Zhiruo used the Emei Nine Yang Skill and rushed out of the palace with Abbess Miejue.
As more and more imperial guards surrounded them, Abbess Miejue abandoned her whisk and instead drew her Heaven-Slaying Sword, using the Extinction Sword and Absolute Sword techniques to become invincible.
But the next moment, when his Heaven-Slaying Sword struck a golden "bronze man," a metallic sound rang out from the man's body.
The Heaven-Slaying Sword, capable of cutting through iron like mud, struck the bronze figure without leaving a single mark. Yet, the bronze figure's counterattack forced Abbess Miejue back two steps.
"Emei Palm Technique! Who are you?! Why do you know the martial arts of my Emei Sect?!"
Abbess Miejue looked at the bronze figure in front of her with suspicion and uncertainty, the Heaven-Slaying Sword in her hand trembling slightly.
Cheng Shifei chuckled and said, "I am exceptionally intelligent. I can learn any kind of martial art just by looking at it."
Abbess Miejue naturally didn't believe Cheng Shifeng's glib talk. She sneered, "Smooth-tongued, courting death!"
Abbess Miejue hates glib-tongued men the most, so she chooses to strike first, using the Emei Nine Yang Skill. Her Yitian Sword trembles slightly as she uses the Extinction Sword Technique to slash at Cheng Shifei.
Cheng Shifei charged recklessly, completely abandoning his defense, and used his Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill to withstand Abbess Miejue's Heaven-Slaying Sword. Then he used the Emei Palm Technique to strike Abbess Miejue fiercely.
Cheng Shifei struck her target with a single blow, causing Abbess Miejue to bleed from the corner of her mouth and retreat.
"master!"
Zhou Zhiruo was extremely anxious and no longer cared about anything else. She pushed the Nine Yin Manual to its limit, then formed her hands into claws and grabbed at Cheng Shifei.
Nine Yin White Bone Claw!
The Nine Yin White Bone Claw truly lived up to its reputation as a peerless martial art; with a couple of strikes, a metallic sound that made one's teeth ache rang out.
Even Cheng Shifei, who possessed the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, frowned and swung his arm in a sweeping motion.
"Get out of here!"
"Bang!"
Zhou Zhiruo was severely injured. She felt a sweet taste in her throat, spat out a mouthful of blood, and flew backward!
This scene caught Zhang Wuji's eye. Zhang Wuji, who was rushing towards Zhu Houzhao, suddenly stopped and looked at Zhou Zhiruo, who was flying backward, with eyes full of rage.
"Zhiruo!"
Zhang Wuji immediately changed direction and rushed towards Zhou Zhiruo. Seeing Zhang Wuji break away from the group, Yang Xiao's eyes widened in surprise, and he roared in a mixture of shock and anger, "Master, where are you going?!"
White-browed Eagle King Yin Tianzheng was also stunned: "Ji'er, come back quickly!"
Xie Xun, the Golden-Haired Lion King, roared, "Zhang Wuji, come back!"
But Zhang Wuji ignored him and caught Zhou Zhiruo as she flew backward in mid-air.
"Zhiruo, wake up! How are you feeling?"
Zhang Wuji shook Zhou Zhiruo in his arms and asked nervously.
Zhou Zhiruo opened her eyes with difficulty and was immediately shocked when she saw Zhang Wuji in front of her.
"Zhang Wuji?! What are you doing here?"
Zhang Wuji said bitterly, "This is a long story."
Zhang Wuji asked again, "Are you alright? Let me help you heal your injuries with my internal energy."
Zhou Zhiruo struggled out of Zhang Wuji's arms, her expression returning to its cold indifference: "I'm fine, I don't need your help, Master Zhang."
A hint of embarrassment appeared on Zhang Wuji's face.
"Zhang Wuji, you've arrived too. I suppose the Demonic Sect members have also entered the palace?"
Abbess Miejue looked at Zhang Wuji with an unfriendly expression.
The next moment, Bai Mei Yin Tianzheng and Xie Xun landed behind Zhang Wuji.
"Zhang Wuji, you acted on your own initiative just to save this woman?"
Xie Xun frowned deeply, clearly displeased with Zhang Wuji's behavior.
Before Zhang Wuji could respond, Abbess Miejue sneered, "Hmph, as expected, no matter where you are, there are people from your demonic sect."
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"You're asking for it!"
Without warning, Xie Xun unleashed the Lion's Roar, roaring at Abbess Miejue.
Abbess Miejue used her internal energy to protect her heart meridian, thus avoiding being stunned by the high-level sound waves, but her face turned pale.
Xie Xun frowned and urged in a low voice, "Let's go quickly, Ji'er, don't delay our important business."
"Grandpa, I want to go first—"
Before Zhang Wuji could finish speaking, a sharp palm strike came crashing down on his face.
Zhang Wuji used Tai Chi to defuse the crisis with minimal effort.
When Cheng Shifei's first attack missed, he immediately switched to Tai Chi and began to fight Zhang Wuji.
"You're asking for it!"
Xie Xun roared and unleashed his Seven Injury Fist, slamming it fiercely towards Cheng Shifei.
Cheng Shifei also used the Seven Injury Fist to retaliate against Xie Xun.
Yin Tianzheng did not hesitate and used his Eagle Claw Grappling Technique to grab Cheng Shifei.
Cheng Shifei doesn't know the Eagle Claw grappling technique, but he does know grappling techniques.
Cheng Shifei countered Yin Tianzheng with a similar grappling technique.
Immediately, Cheng Shifei and the three members of the Ming Cult were locked in combat.
Cheng Shifei was fighting three opponents alone, so naturally he couldn't be completely flawless. His body was repeatedly struck by Zhang Wuji, Xie Xun, and Yin Tianzheng.
However, the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill is the number one defensive divine skill in the world. Even if Cheng Shifei were to withstand the attacks of the three, it would be difficult for him to be defeated in a short time.
"Wuji!"
When Zhou Zhiruo saw Zhang Wuji trapped, she instinctively wanted to step forward and help him kill Cheng Shifei.
But her hand was grabbed by Abbess Miejue: "These members of the demonic sect have just come to our rescue. Let's take this opportunity and leave quickly!"
"But----"
Zhou Zhiruo wanted to say something more, but Abbess Miejue grabbed her arm and used her lightness skill to rush forward.
Zhou Zhiruo glanced behind her worriedly, when suddenly a pair of iron hands appeared in front of her.
"Master, be careful!"
Zhou Zhiruo screamed in alarm as her Nine Yin White Bone Claws made contact with the iron hands.
Abbess Miejue and Zhou Zhiruo, who were on the run, were stopped again.
Iron Hands Iron Youxia stood in front of the two, extending his two iron hands.
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