area51novel Chapter 80: The Dragon Soul Never Dies, Its Courage Endures Forever!
Chapter 80: The Dragon Soul Never Dies, Its Courage Endures Forever!
Chapter 80: The Dragon Soul Never Dies, Its Courage Endures Through the Ages!
"Get the hell out of my way! Zhuge Zhengwo, you want to train your troops? You'd better give me your life!"
Enraged, Zhu Xiawu recklessly increased his power, unleashing his extraordinary Black-level cultivation and boundless Yi Jin Qi without holding back.
At this moment, Zhu Xiawu was like a severely wounded and desperate wild beast, howling as it launched a fierce attack on the hunter, its sharp teeth and claws ready for a desperate strike.
The torrent of true energy exploded like a powder keg, blasting the Four Great Constables back three or four zhang. Wuqing was in poor physical condition, so Tieshou had no choice but to take the hit.
Before Zhu Xiawu could gather his energy, Leng Xue and Zhui Ming attacked simultaneously, with a fast sword on the left and a heavy kick on the right. Wu Qing, with his back against Tie Shou, flicked his fingers and launched hidden weapons.
If Zhu Xiawu is the "Great Demon King," then the Four Great Constables are four brave warriors who challenge the Demon King, and no matter how the Demon King attacks, they will never back down.
In terms of pure skill, even the most skilled Iron Hand is inferior to Zhu Xiawu.
Unfortunately, the Four Great Constables are all martial artists who rely on a state of mind. As long as they are in a certain special state, they can unleash combat power that is more than ten times their own foundation.
The most exaggerated are Iron Hand and Ruthless.
As long as Iron Hand has hope in his heart, as long as he doesn't want to fall, his strength will be inexhaustible.
Ruthless belongs to the "Mage" class. He prefers duels to skirmishes. In other words, if Ruthless chooses the battlefield in advance, even Zhuge Zhengwo will be scratching his head!
This is the battlefield that has been ruthlessly chosen.
Ruthless calculated the location and the range of the scattered true energy, leaving different mechanisms fifteen zhang away to piece together a net that stretched from heaven to earth.
"Whoosh!"
Wuqing leaped into the air, landing fifteen zhang away in two leaps, and entered his sedan chair. People always have habitual thinking. Seeing Wuqing in a wheelchair and needing to travel by sedan chair, they subconsciously thought he was inconvenient to move around, ignoring Wuqing's nickname that "resonated throughout the martial arts world"!
—One who has no legs can travel a thousand miles, and a thousand hands cannot defend against him!
Despite his crippled legs, Wuqing possesses the greatest close-range explosive power among the Four Great Constables. His wheelchair and sedan chair are less a means of transportation and more an armory; once inside, he rapidly activates the surrounding mechanisms.
Crossbow bolts, caltrops, nails, and needles of different directions were all fired at Zhu Xiawu. In an instant, the hidden weapons covered half the sky, and the sky was filled with dazzling light from all directions.
Zhuge Zhengwo was greatly pleased.
The Four Great Constables have finally grown up!
I can finally retire halfway!
Things in the martial arts world can be put aside.
The affairs of the imperial court must not be neglected.
"Ya Yu, You Xia, Lue Shang, Ling Qi, you've done enough. Continuing the fight will only cause unnecessary casualties. Leave it all to me!"
Zhuge Zhengwo stood in front of the four men, holding a spear.
If someone else had spoken like that, they would have been seen as taking advantage of someone's misfortune, kicking them when they were down, or trying to profit from the situation. But everyone present understood that Zhu Xiawu was hiding a trump card that would lead to mutual destruction; he had a "last-ditch effort."
Now, coming up here isn't about picking up easy profits, but about blocking the cannon's muzzle. Zhuge Zhengwo calmly looked at Zhu Xiawu, his gleaming silver spear flashing with a cold light. Zhu Xiawu sighed, "Could this be the Cliff-End Divine Spear of Zhao Zilong of Changshan?"
"To the ends of the earth, only one shot!"
"Zhuge Zhengwo, you may not know, but I know the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique. I don't know what the Boundless Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic looks like, but with my Black-level first-stage power, activating the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique will absolutely break through my limits in terms of power alone, shattering your old bones!"
"Please make your move!"
Before he finished speaking, they unleashed a series of powerful attacks simultaneously.
The first step was—to retreat!
Retreat at lightning speed.
Mr. Zhuge flicked his hair slightly and retreated a distance of ten feet. Zhu Xiawu blinked his eyes, and in the blink of an eye, he also retreated a distance of ten feet.
They acted as if they had encountered a venomous snake or a ferocious beast, keeping their distance beforehand to prepare for a counterattack and plan their moves carefully.
When retreating, the knees do not bend and the shoulders do not shrug, the retreat is already complete. Even the slightest signs of a martial artist's footwork shifting are not visible when retreating rapidly.
The moment their feet touched the ground, the two simultaneously completed their preparations for their attacks. Zhuge Zhengwo wielded his spear, twisted the shaft, and shook the tassel, while Zhu Xiawu clenched his fist, raised his palm, and crouched down. In the blink of an eye, they launched their attacks with ferocity.
One punch, one palm strike!
Buddhism and Taoism merge, creating the true essence of Shaowu!
Mr. Zhuge's gun turned into a flower.
safflower.
A stunning red flower.
The spearhead was tied with a large red tassel.
The spear tip nods, and the red tassels flutter up in vibrant bloom.
Vibrant flowers, like a dream.
The next moment, Zhuge Zhengwo fired!
It's not about drawing the spear, thrusting the spear, holding the spear horizontally, or sheathing the spear.
It was a shooting.
The literal meaning of "to fire a gun".
The red tassel on the spearhead exploded like a rocket.
This shot doesn't need to hit a vital spot, or even the enemy at all. As long as it explodes, its power is enough to crush the enemy and kill them!
Mr. Zhuge used this move in front of the martial arts masters of Jingxiang. Zhu Xiawu had read the complete file and had a full understanding of the power of this spear.
This shot cannot be dodged, evaded, or retreated from. The only way to deal with it is to fight back, using your strongest moves to counter the "amazing shot."
"Boom!"
The Great Vajra Fist, the Tai Chi Cotton Palm, and the stunning shot.
The three powerful moves clashed like thunderbolts, their fierce internal energy surging wildly without restraint. The ground seemed to be bombarded a hundred times by cluster bombs, with cracks extending in all directions, forming a spiderweb-like pattern.
Buddhist light, Taoist charm, and spear light—three forces swept back and forth within a space of fifteen zhang in radius, their vibrant colors quite beautiful, like a pot of pumpkin porridge magnified hundreds of times. Smoke filled the sky, sand and stones flew everywhere, and flames swept through the smoke and dust, condensing into a huge mushroom cloud.
As the smoke and dust slowly dissipated, Zhuge Zhengwo's imposing figure was revealed. Before the four famous constables could step forward, a figure suddenly rushed out from behind Zhuge Zhengwo.
Zhu Xiawu!
No one would have guessed that Zhu Xiawu, the chief constable of the seven provinces of Jiangnan, was most skilled in assassination!
The domineering Yi Jin Jing and the unpredictable fusion of Buddhism and Taoism were not his trump cards.
Zhu Xiawu is an assassin!
Hiding is an instinct ingrained in his very bones!
Assassination is a killer move ingrained in his genes!
Two powerful moves were aimed at Zhuge Zhengwo's back.
A punch, a palm strike.
Having taken a stunning shot head-on, Zhu Xiawu's protective inner energy shattered, and his meridians and bones fractured. His physical condition was even worse than Su Mengzhen's, but the power of his punch and palm strike was such that even Yan Kuangtu dared not take it head-on.
The four great constables were fifteen feet away. Even the fastest of them, Wuqing, would need two leaps to catch up. His spear could not defend in time. He had just used a powerful move, and his true energy was severely depleted. He could not even maintain his protective aura. Zhuge Zhengwo was in the most terrifying predicament of his life.
It was too late to swing the gun!
The fist and palm were less than a foot away from his back!
Zhuge Zhengwo chose—to draw his sword!
The green sword thrusts back, its light swirling and turning, like a rock standing firm in the middle of the stream, constructing an impenetrable defense.
Zhao Family Swordplay - Sword Guard Stance - Calm the Mind!
The emperor bestowed the Qinggang Sword and the Yajiao Spear upon Zhuge Zhengwo, not only because he was skilled with a spear, nor merely as a reward for his merits, but also because Zhuge Zhengwo had inherited Zhao Yun's unique skills, combining spear and sword techniques to fight like a dragon in the wilderness!
This move, "Calming the Courage," was a unique skill created by Zhao Yun in his later years when he went on campaigns. At this time, Zhao Yun was over seventy years old, and years of fighting had severely weakened his blood and energy, greatly reducing his strength and speed, but his spear and sword skills had reached their peak.
After being perfected over hundreds of years by the Zhao and Jiang families, this sword technique is even more defensively powerful than the Shifting Stars technique.
Most importantly, Zhao Yun's martial arts contain a difficult-to-describe artistic conception called "Desperate Situation". The more dangerous the situation, the stronger the power that is unleashed.
The sword is for defense, the spear for offense.
The next moment, the cliff-end gun arrived suddenly.
Zhao Family Spear Technique - Spear Advancement - All-Out Battle!
When adversity strikes, the gun's momentum is like a torrential downpour, growing stronger with each battle, seemingly without end. This move is also primarily based on skill, making full use of the weapon's capabilities. No need for the body to actively exert force; simply shaking the gun shaft allows one to use its elasticity to unleash a powerful attack, sweeping across a large area!
Zhu Xiawu's eyes widened as he desperately fought back, but he had already fallen into Zhuge Zhengwo's rhythm. The previous amazing spear move was just to lure the enemy; the real killing move was the spear and sword!
With Zhuge Zhengwo's shrewdness, he discovered that Zhu Xiawu not only did not run away, but also took the initiative to challenge him, so he guessed that Zhu Xiawu had a trump card to save his life and could withstand the amazing shot.
Since that's the case, let's just go along with it!
Zhao Family Spear Technique: Spear and Sword Combined: Dragon Soul!
As long as the dragon's spirit remains, its courage will endure for a thousand years!
Whether young, middle-aged, or old, Zhao Yun was always the fearless Zhao Zilong of Changshan!
This move has neither internal force nor power; it only possesses the essence, energy, and spirit of turning the tide when facing certain death!
"laugh!"
The Qinggang Sword sliced across Zhu Xiawu's pulse point.
"puff!"
The spear pierced Zhu Xiawu's throat.
The madness, anger, and murderous intent in Zhu Xiawu's eyes quickly dissipated, leaving only a deep sense of helplessness and a lingering attachment to the world: "I never expected—Mr. Zhuge to be so skilled in swordsmanship. You—you've won!"
Zhuge Zheng really wants to tell Zhu Xiawu that what I fear least is a sneak attack. Even if I am unarmed, if your move hits my weak point, I will bounce it back twice as fast. If you don't believe me, go ask Lei Sun.
The martial arts world of Wen Ruian is full of masters, but their defense is really not that great. Most of them are thin-skinned and vulnerable, with almost no ability to defend against sneak attacks and backstabs. If they are ambushed by an undercover agent, their lives are over.
Even powerful figures like Tianzheng, Leisun, and Yan Kuangtu couldn't escape being ambushed and backstabbed; this thing is almost unsolvable.
Aside from those flashy extras, among the main characters of the Wen faction, only Zhuge Zhengwo has a way to counter "sneak attacks," using their own methods to retaliate even more effectively.
Zhuge Zhengwo sheathed his weapon, swayed a few times, and almost fainted. Tie Shou hurriedly stepped forward and gave Zhuge Zhengwo a pill. Zhuge Zhengwo instructed, "I am seriously injured. I leave the rest to you!"
Wuqing asked, "Uncle, is Xu Qingya really a successor of the Martial Saint? What's going on?"
Zhuge Zhengwo laughed and said, "This old man, who has been a bachelor all his life and is over seventy, wants to try being a matchmaker. Do you think I can succeed?"
Zhuiming complained, "Even more unlucky than Granny Cai! Just five days ago, Granny Cai acted as a matchmaker for Jiang Asheng, who runs errands, and Zeng Jing, who sells cloth, and they closed a deal!"
Iron Hand rubbed the back of his head: "Uncle, I think Xu Qingya's master, Ximen Changhai, is more suitable to be a matchmaker. The only problem is, if Ximen Changhai comes, who will be the female knight sitting next to him?"
Leng Xue shuddered: "Don't even mention it! Just thinking about that scene makes my head want to explode!"
Iron Hand patted Cold Blood on the shoulder: "Before your head explodes, your sword will have already blown up. This is the twelfth sword you've broken this month, exceeding the Six Doors' reimbursement limit. If this continues, your entire salary this month will probably go towards buying more swords!"
The ruthless addition: "And the cost of the medicine!"
Zhuiming comforted Lengxue, "Fourth Junior Brother, don't be afraid! After the battle in Jiangling is over, go find Xu Qingya. Xu Qingya is surrounded by rich women and has a goddess-like doctor. You should be able to save on the cost of medicine for your injuries!"
Upon hearing this, Zhuge Zhengwo's head lolled to the side, and he fainted faster than someone trying to stage an accident, losing consciousness on the spot.
The four exchanged a glance and sighed deeply.
There are five people in my family.
An elderly man in his seventies worked day and night to save up for his retirement, but his boss was a miser who wouldn't allow him to retire!
A sickly man with disabilities in both legs needs someone to push his wheelchair and carry him in a sedan chair to get around. Not only does he need to support four young and strong sedan chair carriers, but he also needs to make hidden weapons!
He has been drinking since childhood, not as an alcoholic, but as someone who cannot live without alcohol. Alcohol is his life-saving medicine. Without it, his old illness might relapse, and he would feel uncomfortable all over!
He fights recklessly, and every time he goes on a mission, he has to be carried back. He spends five months of the year recovering from his injuries in bed, and he always manages to break his weapons!
Is someone missing?
Why was Iron Hand excluded?
Because Tie Shou is the only normal person, he has to take on an extra job as a blacksmith to support his family. Most of the hidden weapons of the eldest brother and the sword of the fourth brother were made by Tie Shou, which saved him a lot of processing fees!
When Zhuge Zhengwo fainted, Wuqing's sedan chair and wheelchair were broken, and someone needed to carry him. Tieshou took advantage of his youth and strength, supporting Zhuge Zhengwo in front and carrying Wuqing on his back, working harder than an old ox.
Zhui Ming and Leng Xue supported each other.
The battle went smoothly. Zhuge Zhengwo took the initiative to receive the fatal blow. Neither of them was seriously injured. They supported each other and were able to keep up with Tie Shou's pace.
As for Zhu Xiawu's body—
Once it was confirmed, Zhu Xiawu, the chief constable of the seven provinces of Jiangnan, was unfortunately killed by Zhu Datianwang during a battle with the bandits of the Black Waterway. The imperial court expressed its deepest condolences!
At the same time, at Gangneung Wharf.
Zhu Shunshui was unaware that Zhu Xiawu had run away, nor did he know that Zhu Xiawu was being surrounded and beaten at the door. He cursed Zhu Xiawu hundreds of times in his heart, but he still regarded him as his trump card. He thought that as long as he could hold off Xu Qingya, Zhu Xiawu would launch a sneak attack from behind, and Xu Qingya would not have enough lives to die.
With this in mind, Zhu Shunshui not only showed no fear, but became even more arrogant.
Zhu Shunshui's fear of Zhu Xiawu was equal to his trust in him; the fear stemmed from their strength, and the trust was also due to their strength—the two were of equal value.
"Xu Qingya, come here and face your death!"
"Zhu Shunshui! If you had stayed obediently in the Twelve Linked Forts, I couldn't do anything to you. Now that you've voluntarily left the tortoise shell, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"You, a junior like you? Do you even deserve it?"
"Do you think this cut is worthy of it?"
Xu Qingya leaped into the air, wielding his sword with both hands. The blade flashed with the phantom of a blue dragon, and the roar of a tiger and the cry of a dragon echoed from it.
The Spring and Autumn Period Sword Technique is unparalleled!
For the greater good of the world, my sword will prevail.
Exterminate all the wicked villains and restore peace to the world!
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