In the early hours of that very morning, Little Tiger was abruptly awakened by a soft knock on his door. Startled, he sat up on his cot, blinking away the remnants of sleep. The voice that followed was unmistakable."Xiao Hu… Wake up…. There is someone outside the inn that wishes to meet you," said his female companion in an affectionate voice from outside the door.Xiao Hu leisurely rubbed his eyes and swung his legs off the cot, his mind was occupied with comprehending the sudden summons. He put on his clothes, and spread the sheets of the cot in an orderly manner. It was his way of appreciating the lodgings he was given, as he approached the door, Xiao Hu readied himself for the day ahead.Opening the door, Xiao Hu found Jie Mei standing there, her arms crossed and a frown etched across her picturesque face. The young lady's eyes bore into Xiao Hu's, exuding a mix of worry and annoyance."About time," Xiao Hu huffed. "I have never seen the before, but he was insistent to meet you,
With a knowing look, Xiao Hu and Jie Mei indicated that they were prepared to deal with any threat that might come their way. Their resolve to defend themselves at all costs was fueled by the adrenaline that was pulsating through their veins."I finally found you, Xiao Hu; it has been too long," the voice said, echoing through the darkness. "But now, it's time for you to pay for what you did." The figure emerged from the shadows, revealing a sinister smile. Xiao Hu was taken aback as he locked eyes with this mysterious and vengeful stranger.The young man didn't even recognize the man in front of him, but the stranger seemed to know him all too well. Xiao Hu noticed the steely gray eyes of the senile man, who looked to be over fifty years of age, which radiated a sinister glow that made him look absolutely dreadful."I do not know who you are... Why do you insist on troubling me?" Xiao Hu could only vaguely recall seeing this man after the Martial Gathering had concluded; it had only
As the landscape outside shifted and changed, they found comfort in each other's presence, knowing that together they could overcome whatever challenges awaited them. In that moment, surrounded by the steady rhythm of the carriage wheels, Bing Cao and Mo Li felt a sense of peace and determination wash over them, strengthening their resolve for the journey ahead. Unbeknownst to the rest of the world, the duo weren't even aware of the bloody battle occurring not far from where the carriage was traveling. They were lost in their own world, completely unaware that Li Wuji and Hang Feng were still locked in combat just a few miles away[3rd move of the Ghost Martial Claw art—Specter Claw]Li Wuji rose high into the air before striking down with his clawed hand, aiming directly for Hang Feng's head in an attempt to dissect it cleanly. How could Hang Feng allow such a thing to transpire? In one move, a Saber met the vicious claw head-on, causing sparks to resound in the air as they clashed.
The commotion deep in the forest went unnoticed by Bing Cao, who continued to immerse himself in thought. As for Mo Li, the time in the carriage was mostly devoted to reading the letters from her family and friends. It had been over a year since she had last seen them in person, and she missed them dearly.'I will be home soon... Jie Mei I hope you're alright.' In this serene moment, Mo Li couldn't help thinking about her dear friend, whom she had separated from during the last Martial Gathering. Mo Li couldn't understand why her usually resourceful ally would trust a stranger in this situation.Mo Li was not accustomed to matters of the heart, where logic often fell short in providing easy explanations. Her neat eyebrows were furrowed due to her confusion, but she knew she had to trust her friend's judgment. She sighed, hoping that her friend was safe and sound wherever she was."The scenery is rather unusual. It almost seems devoid of life." Mo Li shifted her focus to the carriage w
The guards that were in the vicinity were flabbergasted as they were blown away by the furious shock waves that blasted the back of the carriage sending it hurling into the air, while they suffered a similar fate and landed into the surrounding underbrush.As the guards attempted to regain their feet and realized they were under attack, one of them yelled, "What in the world!" Li Wuji was standing tall and proud, his strategy taking shape as he moved closer to the fallen carriage.Not long after, two of the guards got up and hurried over to where Mo Li and Bing Cao were still inside the dented carriage . With haste, the remaining guards reorganized, prepared to defend their allies and repel the unforeseen incursion. Li Wuji's ambush was so well-planned that it left his foes scurrying to defend themselves, and his eyes glowed with glee. "Miss Li!… Lord Cao!" The carriage driver had perished, and Mo Li and Bing Cao were nowhere to be found, so as the two guards quickly approached the
Although the two had previously faced fierce opposition, Jie Mei knew that this time was different because they were getting closer to the heartland of the Qianlong Province. The innkeeper's eyes nearly popped out as he watched the two combatants level his building to the ground in their heated battle. The poor man's face was pale; he knew they would not let up until one of them was the winner.[4th move of the Flaming Halberd technique—Extinction Slash]Xiao Hu unleashed his Earth Tier Halberd Art's final technique in the battle of his life. It was a desperate attempt to conclude the fight with a blow that would guarantee his triumph. The gigantic Halberd Qi exuded an aura of monstrosity, causing the malevolent martial artist to have a change in expression."This ends now!" The Extinction Slash tore through the air, leaving devastating damage in its wake, causing the ground to tremble fiercely. With the knowledge that this maneuver may be his final opportunity to win, Xiao Hu's pulse
"Boy, you have to die!" The malevolent martial artist was incensed; Xiao Hu had done a fantastic job.as he was fighting for Jie Mei's survival as much as his own. However, it was clear that the evil combatant had a longer martial arts background. "I, Luo Shao, shall erase you from this reality." [3rd move: Vengeful Dragon Finger Art—Reaper's Scythe]Luo Shao released the Reaper's Scythe, the last move of the Vengeful Dragon Finger Art, with a mind set on victory and a heart full of conviction. Around him, a jumble of gray light radiated from the daoist's index finger . One of Luo Shao 's most lethal weapons was thought to be the Reaper's Scythe , which could cut through everything in its path and make it appear as though Luo Shao had turned into a death harbinger."Such strength!" The residual gray light enveloped the innkeeper and his workers , causing their movements to become sluggish, almost as if they had aged years in just an instant. Despite his best efforts to flee from the
"You elderly fool! I'll kill you! Hang Feng was just incensed at his own pathetic demonstration of martial skill in front of Bing Cao. He promised himself to make use of the chief adviser as a stepping stone on his way to the higher level of Dao in order to murder the man who had sent him flying and to overcome his present constraints. Hang Feng's misty eyes gleamed viciously as he tightened his fists and turned his merciless attention to the work at hand.[4th move of the Tyrant Saber art: Battle Tyrant Slash]He knew that his pride had been wounded, and he was prepared to restore his honor by any means necessary. Hang Feng's mind raced with thoughts of revenge as he plotted his next move against Bing Cao. The saber in his grasp glowed with a stunning aurora as the might of this move reached another plane.“As expected from a Battle Path cultivator...” Yuan Yi observed the battle with mixed thoughts. In her eyes, Hang Feng’s saber art seemed to be growing in ferocity as time went on.