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Chapter 405: Chaos Ensues
Chapter 405: Chaos Ensues
A long sword flew diagonally, stabbing towards the solitary pine tree.
But the solitary pine, one of the Three Friends of Winter, was indeed formidable. Though the withered bamboo's swordsmanship was strong, it was far inferior to the pine, especially since the pine had already witnessed Jiu Gong's swordplay.
Thus, it didn't even attempt to resist. With a slight movement, it broke through the window.
However, as soon as it reached the window, it abruptly halted and flew back.
Accompanying it was a bunch of fine needles, like cow hair, that hammered into the pillar behind it with a rapid succession of "dangs". Illuminated by the lamplight, the needles shimmered with a faint emerald glow, clearly imbued with potent poison.
The next moment, a short, gray-clad figure appeared in the quiet room, scanning the surroundings before finally settling his gaze on Fang Yufei.
Fang Yufei heaved a sigh of relief. "You're here."
"I'm here."
"And who might you be?" Gusong couldn't help but ask, impressed by the man's exceptional lightness of movement and hidden weapon skills. Had he not been fully alert, he would have fallen prey to this man.
Fang Yuxiang immediately spoke up, "He is the Hall Master of Huilang Hall under Heihu Hall, and also the top expert in Black Tiger Hall besides Fang Yufei."
She loathed Fang Yufei to the core. She would reveal any information that could be detrimental to him and take any action that would harm him.
Lu Xiaofeng continued the conversation, "Black Tiger Hall has three halls: Huangquan Hall, which specializes in tracking, Baige Hall, which gathers intelligence, and Huilang Hall, which is in charge of combat."
Naturally, the one in charge of combat would be the most formidable.
Judging by his salt-and-pepper hair, this man was no spring chicken. He was likely a top expert cultivated by Fang Yufei's father, Zhong Wugu.
Su Shaoying raised an eyebrow at the poison needles embedded in the pillar, then realized that the person who had killed several Black Tiger Hall experts and left that day was none other than the gray-clad man before them.
He had previously assumed it was a master from Wuming Island silencing the witnesses.
"Kill Lu Xiaofeng first!" Fang Yufei shouted harshly.
Lu Xiaofeng wanted to give him a fair chance to fight, but he had no such intention.
In the next moment, Fang Yufei and the gray-clad man attacked Lu Xiaofeng from both sides.
Fang Yufei retracted and extended his hands within his sleeves, revealing gloves equipped with not only needle-like spikes but also tiger claw-like hooks. As his figure flickered, his hands transformed into a thousand silver lights.
"Lu Xiaofeng, this weapon is specially prepared for you. I guarantee that if your fingers touch it, you won't make it three steps before dying on the spot!" Fang Yufei snarled.
On the other side, the gray-clad man moved, and with a wave of his hands, several bunches of poison needles flew out, sealing off Lu Xiaofeng's escape routes above, below, left, and right, forcing him to face Fang Yufei's poisonous gloves head-on.
Huamanlou's eyebrows rose, and he displayed the pinnacle of lightness techniques, shifting his body to the center of the room in the blink of an eye. With a flourish of his wide sleeves, he unleashed the Wudang-style Flowing Cloud Sleeves to capture the poison needles.
However, as soon as he moved, Hanmei also sprang into action, her long sword slashing diagonally and reflecting a chill that almost made Huamanlou's sweat glands shiver. The sword stabbed towards Huamanlou's ribs.
Su Shaoying couldn't help but sigh. The situation had exceeded his expectations.
Not only had Jiu Gong arrived, but Black Tiger Hall had also sent the Hall Master of Huilang Hall. Hanmei didn't even bother with pretense, intercepting Huamanlou with her swordplay. They intended to join forces with Fang Yufei and the gray-clad man to kill Lu Xiaofeng first.
"Hanmei?"
Gusong was also taken aback by Hanmei's action. "You're working with Fang Yufei?" he asked, quickly regaining his composure and keeping his eyes fixed on Jiu Gong, the true formidable foe.
A glint appeared in Su Shaoying's eyes, and he smiled, "Jiu Gong, you've made your move too early."
As his words landed, he abruptly drew his sword, sending a silver flash through the air. The sword danced in intricate patterns, shifting shapes mid-air with a grand momentum, aiming straight for Hanmei's throat.
Since that was the case...
Jiu Gong smiled as well, and with a slight tremor of his right hand, he sent his long sword flying diagonally, not aiming at Su Shaoying, but instead, at Gu Song.
"Old geezer, if you refuse to acknowledge me as your master, then go and die!"
Jiu Gong's sword radiance was faster than his words. By the time he finished speaking, his sword aura had already enveloped Gu Song entirely.
"Open!"
The trio known as the Three Friends of Winter, who had shocked the world forty years ago, truly lived up to their reputation. While their physical strength had indeed declined and their reactions had slowed, their internal energy had deepened, and their experience had grown.
Moreover, Gu Song's swordsmanship had never been renowned for its speed.
"Hmph!"
When the long sword left its sheath, Gu Song's style was unlike Ku Zhu's ancient and peculiar sharpness. His sword technique was straightforward, but it carried a strange tremor, like that of an ancient pine tree shaking in the cold wind. It seemed vague, yet it concealed a deadly intent.
Jiu Gong's eyes lit up, and his sword moved to meet Gu Song's. "Your swordsmanship is not bad. It's a bit better than that guy from earlier."
Gu Song's eyes held a hidden anger, but his heart remained as calm as still water. With a flash of his long sword, he exchanged several moves with Jiu Gong, retreating step by step but never falling into a disadvantageous position.
Fang Yufei's expression changed as he realized that Jiu Gong wasn't taking advantage of the situation to strike at Lu Xiaofeng and his group. Instead, he was going after the lone Gu Song.
"Black Tiger Hall's influence spreads throughout Guanzhong. He won't be able to escape!" Fang Yufei shouted.
But Jiu Gong completely ignored him and continued to press his attacks, forcing Gu Song to the point where he had almost no room left to retreat.
"Ah!"
The first to cry out in pain was Hanmei.
His martial arts were the weakest among the three brothers. Although he was fully focused and not underestimating his opponent, he was still no match for Su Shaoying. After just a few exchanges, his defense was broken, and the 'Hanmei' never bloomed in front of Su Shaoying. Instead, a cold light pierced through his sword net and lightly touched his throat.
"Heh... heh..."
Hanmei looked at Su Shaoying in disbelief, unable to fathom how this young man before him could possess such incredible swordsmanship. Just moments ago, Jiu Gong had displayed an earth-shattering move that nearly killed Ku Zhu in one strike, and now, this young man's swordsmanship was equally formidable, capable of taking his life in just a few moves.
Have the younger generation become so powerful?
For the first time, Hanmei regretted stepping out of the Small Heaven Dragon Cave on Mount Kunlun. Forty years later, this martial arts world was no longer the one he knew.
Su Shaoying killed Hanmei, and Hua Manlou unleashed his poison needles, engaging in a battle with the gray-clad man. Although his opponent was strong, he was no match for Hua Manlou's skill. After a few exchanges, he found himself at a disadvantage, but Hua Manlou showed mercy and held back, allowing him to barely hold on.
"Ah!"
Another cry of pain rang out as Jiu Gong, seeing Su Shaoying kill Hanmei, exerted force with his sword and severed Gu Song's tendons. Gu Song's long sword fell to the ground, and along with it, the Luosha Token dropped as well.
Gu Song kicked the Luosha Token towards Jiu Gong and then flipped away, escaping through the window once more. This time, no one stopped him.
Jiu Gong reached out and caught the Luosha Token, not bothering to pursue Gu Song. However, the next moment, a heart-wrenching howl, akin to that of an old wolf, echoed from outside the window.
"Teach...er?"
(End of Chapter)
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