Chapter 265
鈥淥verconfident,鈥�
Ye Guhong secretly regretted.
He knew that not only Zhang Cui Shan, but also his wife Ye Qingqing, knew where the Ice and Fire Island was located!
Zhang Cui Shan might be able to take a position that benefits neither side, but Ye Qingqing is known for siding with her family rather than the truth, so isn’t that the basic approach?
She doesn’t have to do much. She just has to tell them where the Ice and Fire Island is. With the navigational skills of the Condor Cult and the Dragon King, finding the place is not difficult.
Moreover, with the friendship between Ye Tiangang, the Dragon King and Xie Qian, there is no need to worry about them harming Xie Qian’s life, and there is no fear of being unable to explain to her husband.
Helping Xie Qian deal with her nemesis and seek revenge 鈥� this is the perfect excuse.
The pitfall in the cave, the overhead sword, the sneak attack by the Dragon King, all interlocking. It may seem simple, but it has been thought through and rehearsed countless times.
It is clear that they have accurately assessed that Xie Qian is like a raging fire. Once she finds her nemesis, especially if he has gone blind, she will definitely kill him without delay, and this has given them the opportunity they were waiting for.
Ye Guhong guessed the cause and effect of the situation as he thought about it, and with a gritted teeth, he supported his master’s vest with his left hand, channeling his inner strength into it. With his right hand, he crushed the two porcelain bottles, and stuffed the Jiuhua Pills and Wuchang Dan into his master’s mouth.
The power of the Dragon King’s strike was extremely heavy, enough to split mountains and rocks. Just now, Juejie had used all her concentration to fight Xie Qian, and she was suddenly ambushed, almost knocked unconscious.
Fortunately, Ye Guhong desperately infused his internal strength to catalyze the medicinal power, which allowed her to hold on.
She was also a strong-willed person, and despite her age, she was still full of vigor. She immediately struggled to get up and pushed Ye Guhong away, saying, 鈥淕uhong, quickly go back to Emei and avenge your master in ten years’ time by killing all these demons!鈥�
Xie Qian bowed slightly and said indifferently, 鈥淗e won’t be able to leave. Purple Robe sister said that your disciple is the pride of this generation, and many good brothers from the Ming Sect have fallen at his hands. Knowing that he is so capable, do you think we will let him get away?鈥�
Mie Jie said coldly, 鈥淎lthough I was ambushed by you, I am not dead. You see if he can escape or not!鈥�
She said this, propped herself up on Ye Guhong’s arm, struggled to her feet, slowly drew the Qingfeng sword from her waist, and said in a concentrated voice, 鈥淵e Guhong, if you refuse to go, you will be the first sinner of the Emei Sect for betraying your master and destroying your ancestors. Even if I die, my soul will not rest in peace, and I will definitely become an evil spirit, cursing and haunting you every day!鈥�
While she was saying this, she took off the headmaster’s ring and put it on Ye Guhong’s hand.
Ye Guhong was shocked to hear his master say such serious words, and he dared not argue with her, so he let her put it on.
At that moment, another person suddenly burst out laughing: 鈥淢y third brother said he couldn’t leave, and he can’t! Nun Miejie, today your master and disciple will definitely die. I want to see if Emei Sect can maintain its great momentum without you, the Goddess of Mercy, and this golden boy and jade girl!鈥�
Hearing this, Mie Jie trembled, and when he looked in horror, he saw that above the cave, a leather flap covered in mud was lifted, revealing the figure of Ye Tiangang.
It turned out that their plan had really gone to the extreme. If the Purple-Robed Dragon King had made a surprise attack, Mie Jie would have had the means to resist, but then Ye Tiangang leaping in from behind would have been a sure kill!
Ye Tiangang’s white eyebrows fluttered with extraordinary pride. He crossed his arms behind his back and looked at Ye Guhong again, saying, 鈥淢y friend, last year, thanks to your teaching, I was able to see the world’s ultimate arts. I was lucky to survive, and I have been racking my brains for nearly two years, coming up with a few sets of skills to deal with you. Today, you and I can just compare our skills again.鈥�
Ye Guhong did not expect Ye Tiangang to be there either. Looking at the arrogant expressions of the three Dharma Kings opposite him, he could not help but recall the might of the Ming Sect when it was at its peak.
However, he remained calm and smiled, saying, 鈥淲onderful. Over the past year or so, I have also been instructed in a few moves by Zhang Zhenren, and I was just about to test them out on the Eagle King.鈥�
Ye Tiangang’s expression suddenly changed. Zhang Sanfeng had revealed his skills at his 100th birthday celebration, and had long since become a legendary figure in the martial arts world. As soon as Ye Tiangang heard that Zhang Sanfeng had passed on his skills, he immediately stopped talking big.
The purple-robed Dragon King shouted, 鈥淪econd Brother, why bother with him? Let’s work together to take care of him, otherwise if something goes wrong and he really gets away, we old brothers will lose face.鈥�
Ye Tiangang nodded slowly, slowly drew a sword with a simple style from his waist and said, 鈥淚n that case, I will use this Bai Hong sword to send the nun and her disciple to the Western Paradise.鈥�
The three of them were all old pros, and they were afraid that if they delayed too long, and Jie forced himself to calm down his injuries, it would inevitably lead to more trouble. Therefore, after a few words, they were about to fight.
Seeing that a major battle was about to break out, Jie Jie suddenly shouted, 鈥淴ie Qian, you have been hiding here in this desolate place, racking your brains to figure out the secret of the Dragon-Slaughtering Sword’s invincibility, but have you gained anything at all?鈥�
Xie Qian’s expression changed, and he thought back to the countless years that the Heavenly Sword had been passed down in Emei. He couldn’t help but take a step forward and shouted, 鈥淐ould it be that you know?鈥�
Jie Jie sneered, 鈥淚f you don’t even know the origin of this sword, how could you possibly know its secrets!鈥�
Xie Qian has never let go of the sword since he won it in the battle at Wangpan Mountain. For more than ten years, he has never stopped thinking about why he can command the world to obey him just by having this sword.
After much pondering, he has become obsessed with this question. At this moment, he hears the tone of voice of Mie Jie, and although he knows that she is stalling for time, he still can’t help but turn his head and call out, 鈥淪econd Brother, sister, don’t fight, let the nun speak.鈥�
The purple-robed Dragon King said bitterly, 鈥淭hird Brother, the people of the Emei Sect are cunning and deceitful, so don’t listen to her bluffing! Your blade is peerless in sharpness and unrivaled in its domineering spirit, so you command the world. What other reason is there?鈥�
Xie Qian shook his head and said, 鈥淣o, no. No matter how sharp it is, it is only a blade. Can your third brother, holding this blade, defeat Zhang Zhenren? So it still doesn’t make sense.鈥�
Mie Jie said coldly, 鈥淗eaven-Slasher and Dragon-Slayer were forged by the legendary swordsmith at the behest of the heroic Guo and Huang, who saw that the Tartars were too powerful for the city of Xiangyang to defend and wanted to give the Han people a fighting chance. The swordsmith melted together the Divine Eagle’s mysterious iron sword and the two swords that the Divine Eagle had made for his wife, the Gentleman and the Lady, to form one sword and one dagger.鈥�
Xie Qian was astonished when he heard this, and he touched the back of the blade, saying, 鈥淪o it was actually the work of the great swordsman Guo!
He was an extremely intelligent man, and after holding the blade and racking his brain for ten years, thinking of countless possibilities, he suddenly had a vague realization when he heard Mie Jie describe the history of the blade.
Mie Jie said, 鈥滻f you let my disciple go, I will tell you in detail why the Dragon Slaying Blade can command the world and why the Heaven’s End cannot compete with it.鈥�
Xie Qian was filled with excitement, but the Dragon King and Eagle King both cried out in unison, 鈥淣o!鈥�
Xie Qian gritted his teeth, bowed his head, and remained silent for a long time. Then he suddenly looked up, his blind eyes fixed on Mie Jie. 鈥淭he Art of War! Master Guo’s Art of War is related to this Dragon Slaying Saber, isn’t it? With his Art of War, one can be invincible in battle and naturally command the world! Hahaha, hahaha, hahaha, so that’s it, so that’s it, then the sword of heaven is related to the secret of the peerless and invincible martial arts of the great hero Guo!”
Although Mie Jie hated him very much, he could not help but show a look of admiration when he heard this, and nodded, 鈥楨vil thief, you really are something! Yes, you are so clever. If you had not learned martial arts to harm people back then, I’m afraid you would have easily passed the imperial examinations.鈥�
Xie Qian said disdainfully, 鈥漇earching for quotations is the work of an old pedant, not a man of great courage.鈥�
Then he turned to a bitter smile: 鈥淗ey, I have racked my brains for countless days and nights, and it turns out that the secret of this sword is just the art of war. What use is it for Xie to learn it?鈥�
He originally wanted to learn the supreme martial art and avenge his master. Now that he suddenly learned that the secret of the Dragon-Slaughtering Sword was this, he could not help feeling disheartened. He felt that he had been living in the wind and rain on the island for more than ten years, racking his brains, and it was laughable and pitiful.
The Dragon King said, 鈥淏rother San, you don’t need the Art of War, but Brother Er does. You needn’t be disappointed. My younger sister has found the secret of this swordplay, and she is willing to share all her knowledge with you.鈥�
While the two of them were talking, Mo Jie suddenly seemed to be suffering from an injury, stumbled, and spat out a mouthful of blood on the ground. Ye Guhong hurriedly went to help him. Suddenly, a thin voice came into his ears, saying quickly, 鈥淕uhong, remember, the heroic warrior Guo hid the military manuals and his peerless knowledge in a secret place. The map is engraved on a piece of mysterious iron, which is in the sword. To take it out, use the blade of the sword, which is seven inches from the hilt, to cut into the back of the sword, which is also seven inches from the hilt. These two places are made of soft iron and are the only way to open the sword.”
While feigning a severe cough, she forced her internal energy and sent her voice into her disciple’s ear.
Afterwards, she looked up, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and shouted, 鈥淴ie Qian, you evil thief, although you guessed that this sword has something to do with military strategy and martial arts, if I don’t tell you the secret, you will never understand, even if you live to be an old man on Ice and Fire Island! What do you say? Let my apprentice go, and I will tell you the secret, and I will let you decide what to do with my life.鈥�
The Dragon King sneered, 鈥淵ou deceitful nun, you’re still trying to trick us even though you’re about to die. Don’t bother, the secrets of the sword. I’m sure the three of us can figure it out.鈥�
This time, not only did Xie Qian remain silent, even Ye Tiangang did not say a word. The Dragon King looked at him in surprise, but saw that the Eagle King’s face clearly showed that he was tempted.
The Dragon King’s heart stirred, and he muttered, 鈥淥h no, Ye Er’er has been swayed by this thief nun! Yes, he was a man with lofty ambitions. At first, because he could not become the sect leader, he went far to the southeast to start a new sect. Now if he could obtain the art of war, he might be able to rival the Yuan court and become an emperor. With his ambitions, how could he not be tempted?
For a moment, the four of them鈥擬ie Jie, Xie Qian, Long Wang, and Ying Wang鈥攅ach harbored their own secret thoughts. They looked at each other, and the room fell silent.
No one noticed at the time the expression of determination that appeared on Ye Guhong’s face after Mie Jie had spoken of the method of activating the swords.
His eyes flickered between the swords, his left hand stroked the mysterious iron ring on his index finger, and the internal strength within his body gradually accelerated.
At that moment, Xie Qian suddenly said, 鈥淕ood! Destroyer Nun, your disciple…”
Before the words had finished, Ye Guhong let out a strange cry, and with a single move, he saw the dragon in the field, sweeping past the seven or eight zhang distance, and flying to viciously slap Xie Qian.
Destroyer exclaimed in alarm, 鈥楪uhong!鈥�
After all, Xie Qian had never seen the awesome power of Ye Guhong, and he never imagined that he would dare to act so blatantly in such a situation. However, his reaction was also very quick. As soon as he heard a noise, he let out a shout and swung his broadsword horizontally.
Ye Guhong’s palm power had not yet been released. His left palm suddenly struck, and his body twisted like a dragon, turning to fight the purple-robed Tianlong.
Longwang Qing shouted, and the Heavenly Sword scattered a shadow of swords. Ye Guhong suddenly stopped abruptly, pressing his palms together in an empty gesture, and two invisible palm powers passed around his body, slapping from behind Longwang.
Ye Tiangang knew best the power of his technique, and leapt out, kicking twice in midair to trigger the two palm forces in advance.
He then raised his hands, and po po po po, more than ten black marbles fell to the ground, releasing wisps of white smoke that quickly enveloped the ground within a radius of five or six zhang.
Ye Guhong saw that this was very similar to the kung fu they had used against the Tibetan Living Buddha’s invisible sword finger.
Although my palm power is as strong as ever, with this white smoke as a medium, my path cannot be hidden from others. If I want to deal with experts like the Eagle King and Dragon King, it will be difficult to achieve the desired effect.
Xie Qian heard Long Ying’s dual attack and shouted, 鈥淗ow dare you! I never expected that after more than ten years of seclusion, there would be such young heroes in the world! But you underestimate the Dragon Slaying Sword and Heavenly Sceptre!鈥�
After saying this, he unleashed his swordplay, just like the overlord charging into battle, with a sharp and powerful sword wind, cutting like a tidal wave.
The Dragon King shouted, 鈥淪econd Brother, please cover us!鈥� and unleashed his swordplay, attacking from the side.
Ye Tiangang knew that both of them had peerless magical weapons in their hands, and that they were close to death, and that his own White Rainbow Sword could not withstand them. In such a chaotic fight, accidents were too likely to occur.
So he jumped back to his original position, thinking that as long as Ye Kuhong couldn’t use his invisible palm power, no matter how skilled he was, could he defeat the Lion King and the Dragon King, who had divine weapons in their hands?
However, she was extremely anxious. She knew that something was wrong as soon as she was injured through carelessness. What she feared most was that Ye Guhong would be foolish and refuse to escape alone. Now, that was exactly what had happened. She was so anxious that she wished she could be reborn as a Buddha and ascend to heaven. However, after watching for a while, she was slightly stunned and wondered how Ye Guhong had managed to use this kung fu.
Instead, he saw Ye Guhong moving among the flashing blades and swords, his body stretched out, moving and opening up, and the technique he was using was precisely the Taijiquan technique that Zhang Sanfeng had created last year and personally taught him!
This martial art, which can eliminate calamity, I have heard Zhang Sanfeng explain the mysteries of. Although I am not in a position to learn it myself, I know its power well. It is the wonderful mastery of using the opponent’s force against him, and using softness to overcome hardness.
However, the Dragon-Slaughtering Sword and Heaven-Leaning Blade are incredibly sharp, and the slightest touch will cause injury. How can you subdue them and use them to your advantage?
Xie Qian fought fiercely while listening to the wind to gauge his opponent’s position. He shouted, 鈥淚s this the skill that Zhang Zhen passed on to you? It really is extraordinary. In the martial arts world, it seems that there has never been such a miraculous skill. Unfortunately, Xie is using the Dragon-Slaughtering Sword, otherwise if he used the Seven Injuries Fist, he would be restrained by you…鈥�
The three of them fought quickly, and by this time they had fought for 30 to 40 rounds. Ye Guhong saw the danger all around him, but he still wore a smile on his face and giggled, 鈥淵ou think I can’t restrain the Dragon Slaying Saber?鈥�
At this moment, Xie Qian’s sword cut out, and Longwang raised his sword to cut. Ye Guhong suddenly did not dodge or evade, and suddenly extended his right palm, holding the blade of the Dragon Slaying Sword in place. With a single hand, he guided the sword, and the Dragon Slaying Sword suddenly dragged horizontally, with a sound of clanging, blocking the slash of Yi Tianyi with the back of the blade!
Mie Jie’s heart suddenly jumped: the back of the blade is seven inches away! The seven inches of the blade meet the blade! My disciple is really highly skilled and bold!
Xie Qian’s face changed drastically, and he yelled, 鈥淪ister, how did he block my treasured sword?鈥�
The Dragon King, who had not seen it clearly, said in some confusion, 鈥淚 didn’t see it.鈥�
Xie Qian gritted his teeth, and the faster the swordplay became, the more the two sides fought together. Ye Guhong used the same technique again, blocking the blade with his palm, pulling the sword under the sword, and once again taking a blow.
Xie Qian was blind, and neither Dragon King nor Eagle King knew the secret of the sword and blade, so they did not notice anything. Ye Guhong, however, did so deliberately. After these two strikes, a thin crack was visible on the blade of the sword, seven inches from the handle, and the same was true of the back of the Dragon-Slaughtering Blade.
Xie Qian roared, 鈥淪ister, keep a close eye on him for me! I don’t believe he’s not afraid of the Dragon-Slaughtering Blade!鈥�
Ye Kuhong suddenly remembered the old stories about his adoptive father that Zhang Qubing had told him, and grinned evilly. 鈥淕olden Lion, I’m just a mortal, so of course I can’t withstand the sharpness of the Dragon Slaying Blade, but what if I have the invincible Divine Technique?鈥�