usenovelgroup Chapter 54 Dead Man's Strike
Chapter 54 Dead Man's Strike
Seeing that Shu Yuliu was coming on strong, the disciples of Yeyu Pavilion originally intended to kill her quickly. However, after a brief struggle, they had already seen that this woman was skilled in mystery and agility but weak in breaking through defenses. Her moves were soft and powerless, and she could not break through his sword style at all.
Because of his contempt and eagerness to escape, he secretly activated his Divine Speed True Qi, swinging the knife extremely fast, but it was direct and unpredictable in its force.
However, the blade failed to achieve its purpose. Only a flash of cold light passed by, severing a mere afterimage. The true form of the beautiful woman shrank and moved forward, already flashing to the assassin's side. The drumstick-shaped iron spikes shot out swiftly, immediately pecking a hole in the assassin's shoulder. Terrified, he swung his blade wildly, slashing wildly at his head and forcing Shu Yuliu away.
The difference between Shu Yuliu and the one before was merely a matter of a single thought, yet the level of combat power they displayed was worlds apart. A Qi Master's fighting spirit and conviction are not only reflected in their fighting style but also in the actual power of their true Qi.
She had grasped the essence of killing intent, transforming the "Heavenly Drum Thunder Ode to the Gods" from an extremely bright and lively martial arts style into a cold and austere style reminiscent of ice rivers and iron horses, yet it was also perfectly harmonious and to her liking.
The reason lies solely in the word "I." Because Shu Yuliu loves what she loves, she can hate what she hates. Those who love her sing her praises, and those who hate her are stripped of their rights. It is also because of this word "I" that all her martial arts skills have acquired their essence.
Even though Shu Yuliu's Qi control technique doesn't support her condensing four types of true qi at the same time, so that she needs to concentrate and refine her Qi to unleash the Destruction True Qi, making it easy for her to lose her rhythm of attack, killing someone isn't actually that difficult. She can just strike the vital point when the opponent's defense is weak and that's it.
She was able to use her lightness skill while simultaneously bewitching people with music and dance, thus possessing all the necessary conditions to kill the disciples of Night Rain Pavilion.
The assassin fought Shu Yuliu for several more rounds, sustaining several more bloody wounds on his body. Finally, he broke down and turned to flee without a second thought.
When he used his leaping technique, this guy was truly as fast as a mantis, disappearing in the blink of an eye. But if he were to escape, it would cause a lot of trouble if it affected the completion of the mission.
Shu Yuliu lightly touched the ground and gracefully chased after him.
"Don't go." The beauty in white whispered softly, the rhythm of the waist drums like a gentle drizzle. Her clothes were already mostly soaked, and she was at the most stunning and beautiful moment, like a lotus emerging from the water. "Come, turn around and look at me."
As a vocal organ, the throat can certainly release bewitching sounds. Shu Yuliu can even use his vocal cords to imitate some musical instruments. His control over his voice is superb, so much so that his words are clear and distinct, and the lingering sound can linger in the ears for a long time, which can make people's minds wander.
The assassins of Night Rain Pavilion should have disregarded everything and only cared about surviving, but upon hearing these words, strange thoughts arose in their fearful and panicked hearts, like a hundred claws scratching at their hearts, becoming increasingly itchy and unbearable.
So, just before he reached the banks of the Qingshui River and was about to leap into the water, he quickly turned back, wanting to take one last look.
This was indeed his last look.
There was no breathtaking scenery in sight; all that could be seen was a beautiful, delicate face with red lips and white teeth. It was a stunning sight, but in the flowing rain, it was as cold as a vengeful ghost. The tender lips that could have uttered soft, sweet words could only utter a single word: "Death."
The drumsticks and iron spikes touched her throat, then she was gone in an instant. The graceful figure of the Water Fairy rushed off to another battle, leaving behind only a corpse with its eyes wide open in death before she plunged into the river, stirring up three feet of waves.
The assassins who besieged Lin Zhuo sacrificed three lives to give Cui Luoyan three opportunities to attack, but each time her poison darts were knocked away by the Ming Snake Chain Hammer, achieving nothing.
Now only one Night Rain Pavilion disciple remains, and she has no more room for trial and error. There is clearly no back-and-forth exchange of moves, no clever tricks or fancy moves, but they are being forced little by little to the edge of the cliff.
Cui Luoyan felt a bitter taste in her mouth, almost wanting to laugh, and lamenting how damn fate was playing tricks on her.
But she no longer had the will or the energy to speak.
The Wasp Lady took out her last poisoned hidden weapon, which was a thin needle between her fingers. It was called Wasp Tail. She had a finger technique called Wasp Tail, and the poison on the needle was also called Wasp Tail.
This is the most treasured skill of a seasoned veteran. It is also the most sincere self-expression of a martial artist who has wandered the battlefield for many years.
"Go ahead," she said to her last disciple.
The assassin, whose legs trembled like leaves, stepped closer to Lin Zhuo, enveloped in an overwhelming palm strike, and locked onto by a pair of piercing yet chilling eyes.
Cui Luoyan quietly floated behind Lin Zhuo, raised her wasp tail, and pointed at several vital points on his back. She held back her true energy, but a chilling and visceral killing intent was already spreading.
Lin Zhuo knew that his palm strike would bring about a fatal crisis.
During the preparation of the Fallen Dragon, he could only barely spare a little bit of his mental energy to use for protective techniques. This was only possible because the Jade Belt Entangling Mountain Technique itself had some similarities to the Fallen Dragon Technique, which allowed him to take both into account.
However, his other movement techniques and destructive martial arts skills were insufficient to solve this problem for him.
Therefore, the most rational choice is to wait.
Shu Yuliu has freed up his hands to join Jin Xiaohu in the siege. As long as either Lü Jiaojiao or Mei Tianli dies, Cui Luoyan will be no threat.
So, will he wait?
The answer is no.
Not only Lin Zhuo knew this, but his opponents did as well. Martial artists who had experienced this extremely powerful palm technique knew what kind of pride, honor, determination, and tenacity were needed to allow their hearts to bear such a grand spirit without being crushed by fear and self-blame.
Even Lin Zhuo's opponents did not want him to back down in battle. Such a retreat would be like a sharp blade losing its edge, causing his palm technique to lose its sharpness and become far less powerful. It would be like a fleeting moment, a great regret for the martial arts world of later generations.
It is precisely because of the courage to venture into the tiger's den that the old saying "too much rigidity leads to breakage" comes about.
Cui Luoyan waited quietly, observing the trajectory of the Mingshe Chain Hammer and deducing the next blow that would determine life or death.
She kept fine-tuning the angle of the poison needle, probing the major acupoints on Lin Zhuo's back.
When the needle tip pointed to the Zhiyang acupoint, Lin Zhuo's stance suddenly swayed slightly, and he instinctively made a dodging gesture.
Cui Luoyan's heart skipped a beat, then she was overjoyed. She had found the location of this person's Qi Sea!
Just as she had expected, the young martial artist still unleashed that palm strike, shattering the Night Rain Pavilion disciple in front of him into pieces.
The Wasp Lady leaped forward, knocking away the Roaring Serpent Chain Hammer with her left palm. Even though the blow broke her hand and caused her excruciating pain, it did not interfere with her finger technique of thrusting out the poison needle.
It had been many years since she had unleashed her martial arts skills so freely. Cui Luoyan had reached a state of tranquility, with only simple and calm thoughts flowing through her mind, and only a chilling killing intent surging forth. She was free from any distracting emotions or troubles, and was able to perform at her peak.
The poisoned needle was getting closer and closer to the Zhiyang acupoint.
Six feet, three feet, two inches, half an inch... It was about to touch the skin and flesh and pierce the spine.
Suddenly, a hidden, fierce force surged from the Zhiyang acupoint, like a gushing hot spring, carrying immense power and surging conviction. It bent and broke the slender poison needle made of fine steel, and smashed the Wasp Lady's sword finger, causing her nails to curl, her skin to tear, and her bones to shatter.
be cheated!
While the Qi Sea is Lin Zhuo's weakness, it is also the abyss where the hidden dragon of Zhuo Long, who fell from grace, lies dormant, and the first place where his fierce and unparalleled palm power surges forth.
His earlier dodge was also intended to mislead his opponent into misjudging his weakness.
Cui Luoyan's heart sank into despair in an instant, and she let out a mournful scream. The young man in front of her had already turned around and struck out with his backhand. He didn't gather his strength, but it was terrifying enough. It landed on her throat, breaking her slender neck directly. Her spine protruded from her skin, and her entire head suddenly drooped to her chest.
"Second Senior Brother!" Shu Yuliu skipped over, the two scoundrels, Mei Tianli and Lü Jiaojiao, behind her had already been killed.
This battle was a resounding victory.
Lin Zhuo smiled and nodded, "Well done." He then took off his jacket and handed it to him.
Shu Yuliu chuckled, took the clothes from him, and was about to put them on when he suddenly noticed that the jacket was covered with cuts of various sizes, and there was a round hole on the back.
Her heart skipped a beat. She carefully examined Lin Zhuo's body. His shirt was soaked in blood, but the injury wasn't serious. However, when she went behind him, she saw a small crossbow bolt stuck in the muscle next to his spine. The arrowhead was two inches deep under the skin, and she could see the ominous blue sheen of the barb.
Cui Luoyan lay motionless on the ground, but a strange smile appeared on her lips. Her right sleeve half-concealed a small crossbow strapped to her wrist.
This was the wasp lady's final, fatal blow.