Chapter 730 - 396: Sword Execution of the Four Fiends (Part 2)
Chapter 730: Chapter 396: Sword Execution of the Four Fiends (Part 2)
After the young man shouted this, he once again lunged forward.
Unfortunately, although he had profound martial arts, his techniques were crude.
Though intent on killing, he always seemed to fall short. Fen Ming Laoguai had roamed the martial world for years, his combat experience far beyond what the young man could compare to.
If not for his apprehension of the young man’s inner strength, he would have already taken a risky move and slain him on the spot.
Seeing that his desperate move was about to slip by, Liu Zhaonian suddenly spoke up:
"Raise your arm three inches."
The young man on stage suddenly had a flash of insight upon hearing the words. With a shake of his shoulder, the palm that should have barely grazed Fen Ming Laoguai’s shoulder struck right on his face.
This palm was filled with inner strength, and with a single blow, it sent Fen Ming Laoguai flying on the spot.
However, he took advantage of the momentum, turning with a fierce palm strike descending from above.
The young man’s heart stirred; he wasn’t afraid to risk his life, but Fen Ming Laoguai’s martial arts were inferior to his. Why would he risk his life with him?
Could it be a trap!?
With this thought, he was about to back off when he heard Ouyang Tianxu say:
"Fight him!"
Although the young man didn’t know who was guiding him, he instinctively felt that anyone present had superior martial arts compared to him. Their insight must be far beyond his own, so he listened without hesitation.
He gritted his teeth, raised both palms, and lifted his hands to the sky!
Fen Ming Laoguai’s face twisted with ferocity, but at the moment their palms met, his figure suddenly shifted, evading this desperate encounter.
The young man then realized that Fen Ming Laoguai’s risky move was fake, and deceiving him was the true intent.
If he had retreated, the opponent could have taken the chance to escape!
He was momentarily in awe, realizing how deep their cunning ran; even in the blink of an eye during combat, they could devise countless strategies, making them impossible to guard against.
Then, a somewhat familiar voice reached his ears:
"Gather Qi at the Labor Palace, move your palm three inches to the left, strike the midpoint column!"
No time to discern where the voice came from, he was already acting in accordance.
Inner breath circulated, gathering at the Vital Point of his palm, as he struck three inches to the left.
But just as he struck, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.
The three inches to the left were vacant; no one was there... wasn’t this a huge opening?
As he regretted his blind faith, his vision blurred, and the Fen Ming Laoguai that hadn’t been there suddenly appeared.
The accumulated force in his palm poured out entirely, landing unreservedly on the opponent’s chest.
Crack! Crack!
The sound of bones breaking was crisp in his ears. Fen Ming Laoguai’s body curled up under the impact and was sent flying by the palm force.
The young man was overjoyed and just about to express his gratitude when the familiar voice reached him again:
"What are you waiting for? Chase the wind and moon without relaxing, beat him to death."
The final words ’beat him to death’ made everyone present gasp, thinking this Third Young Master truly had a heavy killing intent.
Such aerial guidance, yet he also instilled a concept of ’beating to death.’
However, Fen Ming Laoguai had indeed caused much harm in the martial world over the years, deserving death.
The young man had no doubts, sprinting forward to catch up with Fen Ming Laoguai, raising his palms to implement his words: beat him to death!
"Spare when possible!"
A voice suddenly sounded, and someone was suddenly on stage.
With one hand, he scooped up Fen Ming Laoguai, twisted his body to absorb the force, and with his other hand extended outwards.
A thud resounded as their palm struck hard against the young man’s, and he let out a muffled groan.
Yet, he did not retract his palm, but instead continued swinging his left hand, still clutching Fen Ming Laoguai. With a swing, he threw Fen Ming Laoguai in front of the young man.
Startled, the young man instinctively tried to break free from the hand, planning to step back to safety.
But just then, another voice came:
"Fight him!"
Hearing this, many present turned furious, their gazes filled with anger as they looked at Zuo Huaifeng.
At such a critical moment, the one who said ’spare when possible’ was not a good person, he was Shi Sui Laoguai, one of the Five Monsters.
Rumor had it he loved eating humans, especially relishing bone marrow.
Truly heinous, deserving no pardon!
His initial words seemed kindly, but catching Fen Ming Laoguai, and with a smooth maneuver, he aimed to have the two join forces; one to stall the young man and the other to exploit the moment, hitting him with a Double Peak Piercing Ears strike, killing him on the spot.
The young man stepping back was to preserve his life.
Yet, Zuo Huaifeng muddled the matter at a critical moment, forbidding his retreat... instead urging him to fight!
Although the young man had some doubts, every time he listened to their words, he gained much. Although suspicious now, he still obeyed.
How could he have known this fleeting thought was a matter of life and death?
In combat, life and death hang on a single thought’s balance.
Just as he seemed destined to perish, a flash of sword light suddenly enveloped all directions.
Before anyone could react, a head was already rolling on the ground.
The young man seized the moment to strike sideways, effortlessly blocking the approaching Fen Ming Laoguai. In his surprise, he turned to see Fen Ming Laoguai had become a headless corpse.
This shock was no small thing, but he realized someone had intervened.
Instead of worrying about Fen Ming Laoguai, he channeled all his inner strength, causing the Shi Sui Laoguai he was clashing palms with to let out a muffled groan.
Unable to restrain himself, he cursed:
"Stop hiding, or you’ll be the death of me!"
As he spoke, two figures appeared on either side of him.
Both ready to act, each placed a hand on Fen Ming Laoguai’s shoulders, preparing to flee with him should they separate.
But alas, their desire to leave was already too late.
Sikong Yijian, clutching his sword, stood on the combat platform. Without drawing his blade, his saber already enveloped all directions.
A streak of blood suddenly marked across Fen Ming Laoguai’s face, the sight of split flesh terrifying to behold.
The young man felt the opponent’s inner strength weaker instantly.
He then channeled his inner power, sending the opponent flying away.
Recalling what Chu Qing told him—chase the wind and moon without relaxing, beat him to death... he stepped forward, poised to continue.
But a hand pressed on his shoulder.
Instinctively looking over, he saw Sikong Yijian expressionlessly standing beside him, sword in hand, coldly speaking:
"Step aside, you’re in the way."
"Huh?"
Stunned, the young man heard Sikong Yijian ask:
"The five monsters are one, where is the last one?"
"When you’re dead, I’ll tell you."
Someone shouted in anger, lunging at Sikong Yijian.
But before making a move, the figure was split in mid-air.
Sikong Yijian lowered his head in silence:
"Next."
But those present glanced at the corpse on the ground, feeling nothing but chills down their spines.
The dead was Tie Gu.
Sikong Yijian had effortlessly torn through his protective divine skill and Copper Skin and Iron Bone.
This highly-trained martial skill was nothing in his eyes.
And this battle had concretely demonstrated the martial arts of Supreme Sword Sect to the audience.
There had long been rumors in the martial world that the martial prowess of the Two Beauties, Three Uglies, Five Freaks, and One Demon were on par with the leaders of the Nine Major Influences, allowing them to stand independently from these forces, becoming the most untouchable figures in this world.
But from today’s encounter, the Five Freaks were nothing to Sikong Yijian.
Utterly defeated!
Sikong Yijian, having slain two, felt a significant relief.
His strongest sword technique had failed to stir even the slightest ripple before Chu Qing.
This had once led him to self-doubt.
Yet, after beheading two monsters, his wavering confidence suddenly solidified.
However, the two on the opposite side had completely lost their spirit to fight, opting to flee with a leap.
But a sudden wind surged around them, and while their upper bodies rose, their lower halves remained on the platform.
Sikong Yijian, with sword still in hand, first glanced at the young man, then spoke faintly:
"Next, I’ll defend the arena.
"Who among you... dares to challenge me?"
With these words, silence fell over the audience...
Sikong Yijian’s gaze unexpectedly settled on Zuo Huaifeng:
"Sect Leader Zuo, do you dare to step onto the stage and test my sword?"