Chapter 127: Ma Gangmaster: What Palm Technique is This? It's Terrifying!

Chapter 127: Ma Gangmaster: What Palm Technique is This? It's Terrifying!

"A song of heartbreak, where can one find a kindred spirit in this vast world?" The skinny man on the right suddenly spoke, uttering a puzzling sentence.

Accompanying his words, the sound of a guzheng reverberated.

The skinny man's fingers gently plucked the strings, creating a soothing melody from the guzheng.

A chilling aura began to permeate the courtyard.

Ma Yongzhen's expression turned grim, knowing that he couldn't escape his fate today.

He took a step back, closer to Zhao Zheng, and whispered, "Brother Zhao, I originally wanted to ask for your help, but I never expected that Heaven Wrecker Earth Defiler would be so formidable... Wait, I'll hold them off, and you can make your escape!"

Upon hearing these words, Zhao Zheng wasn't surprised.

Ma Yongzhen was known for his loyalty and honor.

This was the reason Zhao Zheng agreed to come.

At that moment, the skinny man on the other side forcefully plucked the strings.

"Vvvvvv!"

A transparent blade of sound emerged from the guzheng, flying out like a bullet, piercing through the air, and reaching Ma Yongzhen in an instant.

Witnessing such an attack, Ma Yongzhen's face contorted in shock.

He hastily drew his sword, aiming to slash at the sound blade.

Just as Ma Yongzhen had grabbed a sword from the restaurant, a crisp sound rang out.

"Clang!"

Although Ma Yongzhen's strike landed, the sword in his hand shattered into pieces!

It was known that Ma Yongzhen only chose the finest steel swords.

The fact that Heaven Wrecker Earth Defiler's sound blade could break the sword was proof enough of their well-deserved reputation as the top-ranked assassins on the killer's list.

Seeing the broken sword in his hand, Ma Yongzhen was terrified.

At the same time, Heaven Wrecker Earth Defiler didn't seem to want to give Ma Yongzhen a chance to react and plucked the strings again.

"Ding ding ding!"

This time, the two Heaven Wrecker Earth Defiler worked in unison, launching three sound blades in rapid succession.

They clearly intended to kill Ma Yongzhen in one strike.

At his current Bright Essence peak, Ma Yongzhen had no chance of withstanding such an attack.

His eyes widened, filled with despair.

In this critical moment, a large hand suddenly reached from behind, grabbing Ma Yongzhen's shoulder and pulling him backwards.

Ma Yongzhen was flung into the air, landing behind him.

Then, he saw the Brother Zhao he had invited, standing in front of him, taking the brunt of those three deadly sound blade attacks.

"Puff puff puff!"

Three dull thuds sounded almost simultaneously.

"Brother Zhao..."

Ma Yongzhen was shocked and quickly rushed forward to check, only to find that Zhao Zheng was unharmed.

"I'm fine," Zhao Zheng smiled and said, "It's quite comfortable, like a massage."

Ma Yongzhen: "..."

Across from them, Heaven Wrecker Earth Defiler's expression changed.

"There's another expert?" The tall and skinny Heaven Wrecker spoke first.

The short and sturdy Earth Defiler followed, "He's a Hardening Exercise expert!"

As their words fell, the two took a few steps forward, then sat in mid-air, placing the guzheng on their legs, and plucked the strings with both hands.

"Vvvvv..."

The piercing sound of the guzheng reverberated continuously.

This time, the sound of the guzheng was different from before, and the effect it produced was vastly different.

If the previous sound was like bullets, this time, it was akin to razor-sharp blades.

"Swoosh swoosh swoosh..."

Countless sound blades, like knives, sliced through the air.

"Be careful!" Ma Yongzhen cried out in alarm.

However, Zhao Zheng remained still, not moving an inch.

The next moment, the sound blades slashed onto Zhao Zheng's body, making cutting sounds.

Unfortunately, they only tore through Zhao Zheng's clothing.

Zhao Zheng didn't even release his protective aura, relying solely on his physical body to withstand these attacks.

After the initial probing, Zhao Zheng could roughly deduce the true strength of Heaven Wrecker Earth Defiler.

They were likely at the Transformation Force realm.

There was a gap of two major realms between them!

The disparity was too great, and Zhao Zheng didn't even need to unleash his Ninefold Sun True Qi. With the Dragon Roar Iron Shirt alone, he rendered Heaven Wrecker Earth Defiler helpless.

Seeing that Zhao Zheng had withstood all the attacks unscathed, Ma Yongzhen naturally breathed a sigh of relief.

On the other hand, Heaven Wrecker Earth Defiler's expression turned grave, and they no longer exuded the air of a formidable expert.

"At this level, you dare to call yourselves the top-ranked assassins?" Zhao Zheng mocked, "Are you just tickling me?"

Hearing these words, Heaven Wrecker Earth Defiler became furious.

The two, with their seamless coordination, immediately performed a new move.

They stood the guzheng upright, using the ground to stabilize it.

Then, with four hands working together, they plucked the strings forcefully!

"Vvvvvv!"

The deafening sound of the guzheng echoed throughout the courtyard.

As the haunting melody played, a terrifying sonic attack emerged.

Countless Skeleton Ghost Generals suddenly appeared in the courtyard, like a night parade of a hundred ghosts.

Each of these Skeleton Ghost Generals held a sharp blade, swarming towards Zhao Zheng with murderous intent.

Such an uncanny scene would have been hard to believe if not witnessed firsthand.

As the Skeleton Ghost General army drew near, an overwhelming pressure descended upon them.

Under this immense pressure, Ma Yongzhen felt as if he couldn't breathe, unable to utter a sound.

An endless fear enveloped him.

The scent of death was palpable.

Just then, Zhao Zheng finally took action.

This was his first time striking back.

Zhao Zheng raised his right palm and thrust it forward.

The palm strike seemed unremarkable at first glance.

But its effect was earth-shattering!

"Roar!"

A high-pitched dragon's roar suddenly echoed.

A golden dragon-shaped energy burst from Zhao Zheng's palm, charging towards the Skeleton Ghost Generals.

This dragon-shaped energy was lifelike, resembling a true dragon.

The moment it appeared, its might was boundless, as if the heavens and earth were changing colors.

At this moment, Ma Yongzhen felt his worldview shattered.

A dragon unleashed by a single palm strike? What kind of martial art was this? Was there such an exaggerated martial technique in the world?

The next instant, the dragon-shaped energy collided with the Skeleton Ghost Generals.

Upon contact, the Skeleton Ghost Generals instantly disintegrated, vanishing into thin air.

The dragon-shaped energy, undiminished in its momentum, continued its assault towards HeavenDeficient EarthDeficient.

At this point, HeavenDeficient EarthDeficient seemed to have given up on dodging.

In reality, the two couldn't escape.

The pressure brought by the dragon-shaped energy was like a mountain, making it impossible for them to move.

They could only express shock before accepting their fate...

"Boom!"

When the dragon-shaped energy hit HeavenDeficient EarthDeficient, a violent explosion ensued.

The blast was deafening.

After the shockwaves subsided, only a large crater and half a guzheng remained.

Even the courtyard walls had collapsed in places.

As for HeavenDeficient EarthDeficient, they were pulverized, reduced to dust scattered on the ground.

...

Actually, Zhao Zheng had only used three-tenths of his power with that "Dragon Ascension Regret" move.

Zhao Zheng was quite satisfied with the power of his palm strike.

He turned around and looked at Ma Yongzhen, only to find that Ma Yongzhen was completely dumbfounded.

"Brother Ma? Brother Ma?"

Hearing Zhao Zheng's call, Ma Yongzhen finally snapped out of his state of shock.

"I dare not, I dare not..."

Ma Yongzhen's eyes filled with reverence as he hurriedly said, "Brother Zhao, just call me Little Ma."

Zhao Zheng's performance had truly amazed him, making him realize the boundless nature of martial arts. His previous thoughts were but a limited view of the vast sky.

"Brother Ma, why are you being so formal after I saved you?" Zhao Zheng asked with a smile.

Ma Yongzhen replied, "In the martial world, the skilled come first. I'm only a few years older than you, and in terms of martial arts realm, I'm not even qualified to carry your shoes..."

"Alright, Brother Ma, there's no need for such formality between us," Zhao Zheng interrupted.

Then he said, "By the way, Brother Ma, I hope you won't spread news of what happened tonight. You know the authorities are suppressing martial artists, and I don't want to attract their attention yet."

Ma Yongzhen immediately patted his chest and said, "Brother, rest assured, I, Ma, will never betray you!"

Zhao Zheng trusted Ma Yongzhen's word.

Ma Yongzhen was a reliable man.

"Alright, leave the mess here to you, I'll head back to the hotel. Call me if you need anything."

"Good! Brother, I owe you my life. No matter what, whether it's climbing mountains or walking through fire, I, Ma, won't even frown."

...

Name: Zhao Zheng (Zhao Zheng).

Age: 19.

Martial Arts: Dragon Roar Iron Shirt (Supreme Mastery), Iron Sand Palm (Supreme Mastery), Cloud Chasing Steps (Supreme Mastery), Ninefold Sun Divine Skill (Supreme Mastery), Eighteen Palm Dragon Subjugation (Supreme Mastery).

Current Realm: Preheaven Peak.

Current Martial Arts Points: 45,555.

Available Spirit Energy Points: 5,907.

After leaving Ma Yongzhen's mansion, Zhao Zheng checked his attribute panel.

Killing HeavenDeficient EarthDeficient had earned him a total of 4,000 Martial Arts Points and 2,000 Spirit Energy Points.

Not a bad harvest!

Returning to the hotel, Zhao Zheng immediately changed into a set of black martial artist attire.

He didn't leave through the main entrance but instead climbed out the window, using the cover of night to fly across rooftops towards a specific direction.

With his current Preheaven strength, he could even achieve short-distance "Qi Flight," so flying across rooftops was a breeze.

A few minutes later, Zhao Zheng infiltrated a mental hospital.

His purpose for being there was naturally to find the "Ultimate Killer King" who was hiding within its walls.

The Fiery Cloud Evil God!

While others were unaware of the Fiery Cloud Evil God's whereabouts, Zhao Zheng, of course, knew.

There were few staff members on duty in the mental hospital at night, and as Zhao Zheng made his way through, he surprisingly went unnoticed by everyone.

Moments later, Zhao Zheng arrived at the hospital's basement.

The patients held there were all severely mentally ill and exhibited violent tendencies.

Soon, Zhao Zheng located the room he remembered.

Just seeing the room's door triggered a strong sense of threat within Zhao Zheng.

It was as if an unknown ferocious creature was imprisoned inside.

Zhao Zheng's steps didn't falter; he approached the iron door and pulled it open.

The door was locked.

However, under his current strength, a mere iron lock was hardly a challenge.

As the door opened, Zhao Zheng saw a Mediterranean-looking old man leisurely lying on the bed, reading a storybook.

Zhao Zheng's sharp eyes could even make out the title of the storybook, which was called "Fiery Cloud Evil God"!

What a sight!

This old man, with his unremarkable appearance, was the Ultimate Killer King who struck fear into the hearts of the entire martial world.

"Who are you?"

The old man, naturally noticing Zhao Zheng, placed the storybook in his hand down.

"Fiery Cloud Evil God, you've been hiding here for over a decade, haven't you?" Zhao Zheng asked with a smile.

"Would you like to go out and get some fresh air?"

Upon hearing the young man before him speak his name, the Fiery Cloud Evil God's cloudy eyes instantly lit up, and his aura underwent a significant change.

Before, he was just an ordinary old man.

Now, he exuded the aura of a legendary killer!

Moreover, the killing intent emanating from him seemed almost tangible, enveloping Zhao Zheng.

It was the first time Zhao Zheng had encountered someone with such dense killing intent.

The title of "Ultimate Killer King" was not given lightly!

"Are you from the Secret Police?" the Fiery Cloud Evil God asked.

Zhao Zheng shook his head. "I have no interest in being the court's lapdog."

"Oh? So, you're here for revenge?" The Fiery Cloud Evil God said, "Tell me who your family is. Let's see if I remember."

In his lifetime, the Fiery Cloud Evil God had killed countless people, so it was only natural that he had numerous enemies.

It was understandable that he mistook Zhao Zheng for one of his enemies.

Zhao Zheng shook his head again. "I have no grudge against you. I came here because I'm itching for a fight and wanted to find someone to spar with."

Upon hearing this, the Fiery Cloud Evil God was taken aback for a moment before bursting into loud laughter.

"You want to spar with me? Do you know my rules?"

"I do!" Zhao Zheng replied calmly. "We'll decide the winner and loser, and either I'll kill you, or you'll kill me!"

"Good!"

The Fiery Cloud Evil God finally stood up.

He stared at Zhao Zheng and said, "You dare to come looking for me, which means you're confident in your abilities. I never expected that after my decade of seclusion, a young master like you would appear in the martial world."

Zhao Zheng had no interest in wasting time with idle chatter and urged, "Fiery Cloud Evil God, I'm in a hurry. Can we start the spar quickly?"

"Okay, okay, okay!"

Hearing Zhao Zheng's impatience, the Fiery Cloud Evil God became angry and said "good" three times in a row.

"Kid, since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish."

"Let's go to another place. It's comfortable here, and I don't want to destroy it."

Zhao Zheng smiled and nodded. "Sure! Then choose a quieter place."

"Follow me!" the Fiery Cloud Evil God said.

As his words fell, he put on his slippers and left the room.

The Fiery Cloud Evil God's steps were slow, but with each stride, his figure would rapidly appear several meters away, a truly astonishing sight.

He had mastered an advanced movement technique!

Zhao Zheng chuckled and, using his own movement technique, followed closely behind the Fiery Cloud Evil God.

...

They left the mental hospital and quickly made their way through the streets of Shanghai.

Along the way, the Fiery Cloud Evil God showcased his exceptional movement skills, swiftly navigating through the city.

The pedestrians on the road were completely unaware of his presence.

Zhao Zheng, too, moved with the same stealth, staying right behind the Fiery Cloud Evil God without falling behind.

Finally, in a remote, wild area, the Fiery Cloud Evil God came to a stop.

He turned around and looked at Zhao Zheng, who had also halted, with excitement in his eyes.

"Good lad, to be able to keep up with me all this way, you're truly extraordinary."

This man was a twisted version of a martial arts fanatic! Encountering a skilled opponent excited him.

If he could defeat and kill them, it would bring him a sense of accomplishment. This was the origin of his title, "Ultimate Killer King."

(End of Chapter)

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