Shangguan Xiangyu (1)
A glint flashed in Xiao Lin's eyes, and his body seemed to expand suddenly. His protective Gang Qi abruptly detached from his body as the golden arrow approached, condensing into a shield to block it. Xiao Lin couldn't help but look at the shield with a touch of pride; this was a method he had thought of in an instant. True Qi could be used for attacks detached from the body, so why couldn't protective Gang Qi? After all, protective Gang Qi was simply True Qi condensed to an excessively high density.
Gu Qi's ethereal voice drifted over, "Boy, do you think my Three Illusory Arrows are so easy to defend against? It seems you've only just come into contact with the True Primordial Energy within your body!" (For convenience, I've set the True Primordial Energy gained by people on the Azure Dragon Continent upon reaching the Heavenly Realm to also be called True Primordial Energy.)
The protective Gang Qi that leaves the body is a well-known defensive technique among many experts, and its defensive effect is only slightly better than that on the surface of the body. Just now, Gu Qi's own finger arrow almost broke through Xiao Lin's protective Gang Qi, so of course the more powerful Three Illusory Arrows could pass through it! Only someone like Xiao Lin, using the Chaos Power for the first time, would do this.
Xiao Lin was taken aback by Gu Qi's words. Indeed, this was his first time using it; previously, he had only relied on his physical strength and power. He didn't really understand how to use the Chaos Power; Pangu hadn't told him at all. Furthermore, the techniques of the Pishuan Demon Emperor required extremely powerful True Primordial Energy as a foundation, at least reaching the Avatar stage. Having just broken through to the First-grade realm, Xiao Lin's meager amount of Chaos Power was simply insufficient. Otherwise, how could he have been so easily bullied by Gu Qi?
"To attack someone's strengths with your own weaknesses is unwise!" Zhang Xingfeng shook his head slightly, but he didn't say it. He wanted Xiao Lin to understand this principle himself.
In an instant, Xiao Lin saw that his protective Gang Qi only offered a slight resistance, failing to block the three golden arrows at all. In fact, a shield formed from True Primordial Energy wouldn't even have a blocking effect, demonstrating the Chaos Power. Xiao Lin moved with incredible speed; as a warrior of both strength and speed from the Primordial Era, his speed was already astonishing. Now, combined with the Chaos Power, he dodged the golden arrows in a flash. Seeing the three golden arrows graze his face, Xiao Lin couldn't help but let out a long breath.
"Boom!" Xiao Lin felt a sudden jolt in his back; his powerful physique hadn't been able to withstand it at all. "Pfft!" A sweet taste rose in Xiao Lin's throat, and a trickle of crimson blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. The most powerful feature of the Three Illusory Arrows is that they can be remotely controlled, detonating anywhere! This is also Gu Qi's signature technique that makes him stand out from the crowd.
"Husband~~~~" Hong Xiao tensed up. With a slight movement of the Chaos Power within Zhang Xingfeng's body, he imprisoned Hong Xiao. Hong Xiao couldn't help but look at Zhang Xingfeng angrily.
Zhang Xingfeng said calmly, "Don't worry, steel is forged through tempering. He won't grow without experiencing hardships!"
Hong Xiao paid no attention to the ordeal; all she knew was that her husband was injured and that her senior brother was in such a state, which fueled her anger. Zhang Xingfeng, however, paid no attention and only looked at Xiao Lin.
Xiao Lin's eyes widened. "Slash!" Xiao Lin suddenly Splitting Hail Axe felt weightless in Xiao Lin's hand. This was the benefit of having a master!
The speed of the Splitting Hail Axe is fast! Extremely fast! Terrifyingly fast!
"Roar!" A beastly roar rang out from deep within Xiao Lin's throat, and his speed accelerated again in an instant. Before Gu Qi could react, the Splitting Hail Axe was already in front of Gu Qi.
Gu Qi could no longer fear Xiao Lin's speed. At this moment, he only had a strong will to survive. In the blink of an eye, his right hand flashed in front of him, and the golden bow in his right hand blocked Xiao Lin's axe.
Before Gu Qi could even smile, the golden bow shattered into pieces and fell helplessly to the ground. The golden bow was broken, and Gu Qi was stunned for a moment. Meanwhile, the Splitting Hail Axe came crashing down on Gu Qi's head with Killing Intent.
Gu Qi was in despair. He felt a mix of emotions: longing for his beloved bow, astonishment at the sharpness of the Splitting Hail Axe, and reluctance to part with his grandson. For a fleeting moment, Gu Qi recalled past events. "Life, death. Gu Qi sister, I'm coming," he murmured to himself, closing his eyes.
The wind blew across Gu Qi's face, yet there was not a breath of wind around them. It was an axe wind.
A trickle of blood suddenly flowed from Gu Qi's forehead.
After a long while, Gu Qi opened his eyes, only to find that Zhang Xingfeng and Xiao Lin had vanished. His Spiritual Sense clearly told him that only his forehead had been scratched by the axe wind. Gu Qi showed no panic, simply saying calmly, "Thank you!"
From this day forward, the Esoteric Sect has gained another master of the Divine Realm, Gu Qi, who has undergone the test of life and death.
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"Junior brother, you did very well!" Zhang Xingfeng was very satisfied with Xiao Lin's mercy at the end, and also satisfied with Xiao Lin's ability to make the Splitting Hail Axe go from extreme motion to extreme stillness in an instant.
Xiao Lin smiled sheepishly and said, "Senior brother, it's not because I'm amazing, it's because my Splitting Hail Axe had no weight at all, which is why I was able to stop him instantly!" As he spoke, Xiao Lin squeezed Hong Xiao's hand. Hong Xiao was still a little angry with Zhang Xingfeng! Pouting, Hong Xiao's heart remained calm, but whenever she saw Zhang Xingfeng Hong Xiao, she felt she no longer had the courage to question her senior brother!
Zhang Xingfeng sensed Hong Xiao's feelings, but he simply smiled and continued forward gracefully.
"Huayang City!" Zhang Xingfeng looked at the three large characters on the city wall and read them out softly.
Suddenly, Zhang Xingfeng felt a jolt in his heart. It seemed that Huayang City was a place he had to come to. Something was waiting for him in this place.
Bustling! Noisy! That was Zhang Xingfeng's impression of Huayang City. Just by looking at the clothes of the people around him, he knew their lives must be quite comfortable. Truly a city of paradise! It seemed to rival even the capital!
Xiao Lin explained, "Senior brother, the prosperity of Huayang City is only at night, which you can't see now. Moreover, there are many powerful people here, mostly big shots from large Yuan Mongolia tribes who come here to enjoy themselves! The Yuan Mongolia lifestyle certainly can't compare to that of the Ming Dynasty, which makes the five cities near the Tianya Mountain Range extremely wealthy! In fact, there are still many pitiful people here!" Xiao Lin's tone suddenly changed.
Zhang Xingfeng understood all of this, and said, "There are many injustices in this world. Even in the capital, there are still many poor people, let alone here. Moreover, the five cities on the edge of the Tianya Mountain Range have another name!"
"The city of depravity!" Hong Xiao said fiercely, "Isn't it all enjoyed by you men, while countless women suffer oppression inside!"
Xiao Lin and Zhang Xingfeng were taken aback, feeling a surge of frustration. What did this have to do with them? Xiao Lin had never gone to those places. Hong Xiao would never allow Xiao Lin to leave the house every night, even though Xiao Lin was practically the master of half of Huayang City.
Zhang Xingfeng's eyes suddenly narrowed as he looked ahead.
What's happening ahead is supposedly the bullying of a respectable woman, but the woman being bullied doesn't seem to be an ordinary person either.
Arrogant and spoiled, that's the girl. But this girl, who should be bullying others, is being bullied instead.
"Young master, be careful, don't go too far, or my father will not forgive you!" The girl stared wide-eyed at the big man in front of her.
This burly man, standing at 1.9 meters tall and quite imposing, laughed loudly, "Sister Xiangyu, don't even think about your old man coming to save you. You should know that the reason your old man can live so comfortably in Huayang City is because of the Mongol Horse sent by my Tianyang Tribe!"
Shangguan Xiangyu was taken aback. Indeed, without the support of the Tianyang Tribe, she and her father would have long been farmers. After her father lost money in business, he left Suzhou and came to Huayang City, a place of both crisis and opportunity. Later, through his wisdom, he gained the favor of an elder of the Tianyang Tribe, which led them to entrust him with the Tianyang Tribe Mongol Horse business. (Horses are divided into four types: the most common Han Horse; a better one is the Mongol Horse; the very best are the rare Blood-Sweating Horse; and of course, there is the best, the Dragon Horse, which is a once-in-a-century find! Only Han Horse and Mongol Horse horses have sufficient numbers to supply the army! Blood-Sweating Horse horses can only be ridden by a select few with special power, while Dragon Horse are a matter of luck.)
Shangguan Xiangyu's expression was complicated. She vividly remembered what her family was going through when her father lost money in business. Her younger brother almost died. If she hadn't experienced poverty, she would have had the courage to rebel. But she had, and she couldn't imagine her family going back to that kind of life.
Looking at the pale-faced girl in front of him, Zhang Xingfeng suddenly trembled, a chill running through his heart: Xiangyu, Xiangyu.
Wearing a purple padded jacket, with pigtails, big, blinking eyes, and rosy cheeks, this little girl always calls me "Brother Feng!" and always calls me "my" little sister!
Zhang Xingfeng suddenly moved and appeared in front of Shangguan Xiangyu. His eyes flashed with divine light, and his white hair billowed Wufeng, each strand seemingly emitting a metallic luster.
A murderous intent rose in Zhang Xingfeng's heart. "Get lost!" The divine light in his eyes seemed to shoot towards the big man in front of him as if it were a physical object.
Everyone around couldn't help but step back, keeping a distance of more than ten feet from Zhang Xingfeng! Within a ten-foot radius of Zhang Xingfeng, there was only Zhang Xingfeng and the frail Shangguan Xiangyu behind him.
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From now on, I'm in a bit of a bind. I might be able to update a little later each day, but I'll make sure to update at least once a day!
With more classes this semester, I have less free time. It seems that writing has become a responsibility rather than a joy! I wonder if this mindset will affect my novel writing!
Xiao west is currently struggling with her math homework!
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