The Times Have Changed

Amidst the thuds, Wang Xuan was hit in the chest, neck, and legs. He was also about to be shot in the forehead, but Wang Xuan head in mid-air to avoid the bullets aimed at him.

The whole world seemed to fall silent. People saw Wang Xuan's body trembling in mid-air. Those with experience knew that he had been shot, and that he had been hit by bullets one after another, and that his body was being riddled with bullets.

Wu Yin turned her head slightly, unable to bear to look at such a tragic scene.

Old Wu saw Wang Xuan being shot one after another, losing his balance and falling to the ground from the impact, and he let out a soft sigh.

In the courtyard next door, a middle-aged man standing by the window said, "This is finally an era of brilliant technology. Even if you've mastered Old Arts to this extent, you still can't escape the attacks of modern weapons."

At this moment, many people exclaimed in shock, feeling sorry for Wang Xuan. Such a powerful young man in the field of Old Arts was actually shot and killed by someone.

Some people quietly observed everything in the rainy night, thinking that everything was normal. Times have changed, and no matter how well one has mastered the Old Arts, they cannot withstand technological weapons.

In some people's eyes, it was just like when Wang Xuan and Qing Mu carried energy cannons and blasted away several powerful enemies in succession. Both New Arts and Old Arts were suppressed by modern weapons.

Someone calmly said, "In this era, what's the point of having strong individual power?"

Representatives from some large organizations were present, watching from a distance. Although some sympathized with Wang Xuan, they also believed that this was an inevitable trend in the future.

In this era, nothing can challenge technology or shake the position of the conglomerates.

After Wang Xuan fell to the ground, he did not move for a moment.

He felt a stinging pain in his body, but it wasn't too severe. The bullet had penetrated less than half a centimeter into his flesh and hadn't completely gone in. He exerted a little force, and all the bullets were knocked out of his neck, chest, and thighs, while a few drops of blood appeared on his skin.

It wasn't High-Energy Weapon extremely high destructive power; those kinds of things couldn't be brought into the manor. This was a makeshift, ordinary gun, unlikely to pose a real threat to Wang Xuan.

"Looks like I still need to practice the Golden Body Art!" After landing on the ground, Wang Xuan pretended to be dead, using every opportunity to buy time and allow his burning body to recover.

Some people sighed when they saw him fall to the ground and never get up again.

"How could someone among the guests resort to such underhanded tactics? Go and kill him!" The practitioners of the Old Arts snapped out of their daze, and one of them roared angrily, leading the way to the attic where the sniper had fired the shot to kill him.

"If he hadn't just happened to leap into the air, with his skill at that level, it would have been possible for him to dodge the bullets beforehand!" someone exclaimed.

A member of a wealthy family stood in the rain and witnessed everything. He spoke calmly and indifferently, "This is the age of technology after all. No matter what you practice, it is just a technique. It cannot rise to the level of 'Tao'. Technology is the true Tao, and it is in our hands."

During this time, Qing Mu contacted Exploration Organization and requisitioned a small spaceship, which was hiding far away, preparing to launch a ruthless attack and take down the number one figure in the New Arts Domain.

He lay low quietly, waiting for his chance to deliver the fatal blow to the golden-haired elder at the last moment.

Since others have come knocking on his door, he naturally won't stand on ceremony and engage in a fair fight. He will use any means necessary to send the golden-haired elder in the Supernatural Domain to his death.

However, he waited for a long time and found that his master and the golden-haired elder were fighting fiercely and were always entangled. He was afraid that if he fired an energy cannon, he would kill his master as well.

"What? Wang Xuan was shot?" Upon receiving the unexpected news, Qing Mu felt his scalp tingle. If Wang Xuan died, even killing the top figure in the New Arts Domain tonight wouldn't make him feel like he had achieved a great victory.

"Weren't every guest carefully checked before entering and leaving? We're not allowed to bring in firearms!" Qing Mu's eyes were red.

Upon learning that it wasn't Energy Weapon but merely a firearm hastily assembled by someone, his anxiety and fear instantly subsided, and he became less worried.

He already knew that Wang Xuan had mastered the Golden Body Art to the sixth level. He had personally witnessed Wang Xuan's face peeling off more than once in Old Chen's ward, and he was extremely envious at the time.

"Blow that attic down!" Qing Mu roared menacingly, ordering his men to deal with the attackers.

But he quickly calmed down and remembered that some representatives from all sides were staying there. To avoid chaos, panic, and stampedes, he changed his mind and said, "Don't make a big fuss. Block the area, give each of them a shot, but don't kill them. Investigate thoroughly later!"

Only when two powerful adversaries approached did Wang Xuan suddenly stand up and rush towards an attic, from which the bullet was fired.

It wasn't a new enemy, but rather one of his earlier guests who had attacked him at a crucial moment, making him even more murderous. He was determined to eliminate them no matter what!

Within half a minute, he could no longer use the physical techniques in the Golden Book, so he could use this person as a scapegoat!

"He was hit by so many bullets, how could he survive? It's like he wasn't injured at all!" Zhong Cheng was very surprised and felt it was unbelievable.

Beside his sister, the old man who had mastered the Serpent Crane Eight Scattered Hands said in a slightly trembling voice, "What kind of physical technique did he practice? A secret method from the Daoist Ancestral Court, or did he cultivate the 'Vajra Body' of Buddhism, actually withstanding it with his bare body?!"

Wang Xuan suddenly leaped up and pounced on the pavilion with the vigor of a dragon and tiger, startling many people. This scene was quite shocking to modern people.

"Shot but not dead?" Most people in the rain looked astonished and found it hard to believe.

Old Wu was also quite surprised. Just how far had this Little Wang mastered the Old Arts?

"Little Wang didn't die, this is truly... a miracle, how did he do it?!" Wu Yin was shocked, then her face lit up with joy, feeling that this young man was shrouded in mystery.

In a courtyard, an old man spoke calmly and coldly, "He has really mastered the Old Arts to the point that ordinary firearms can't kill him? If he continues to improve so rapidly, it will be a bit dangerous. This kind of person should be kept under surveillance, and his travels should be reported."

Wang Xuan strode through the rain, his eyes a pale gold, filled with endless killing intent and coldness, as he dodged the bullets that came flying at him again.

As he approached the attic, he changed direction several times, avoiding the window area, before finally leaping up, smashing the wall with a single blow, and bursting through the large hole.

There were two people in the room, their faces pale. How could they not be afraid when someone who couldn't be killed even by gunfire broke through the wall and came right in front of them?

Just as one of them was about to turn around and fire again, Wang Xuan was already in front of him. He grabbed him and smashed his limbs with his fists.

At the same time, Wang Xuan kicked another man's gun-wielding arm, shattering it. After several more kicks, the man's limbs were also covered in blood and gore.

After crippling them, Wang Xuan did not kill them, keeping them for interrogation later. Two powerful enemies behind him arrived, leaping through the breached wall.

Wang Xuan didn't look back, but stepped out of the window and disappeared back into the rain. Less than thirty seconds had passed; mainly because he was too fast!

The two men behind him remained silent and resolutely pursued the young man. They sensed that if they didn't kill him, he would likely break through to the Grandmaster realm if given more time.

A grandmaster in his early twenties is simply unheard of and unseen. Once he reaches that level, his future is unimaginable.

Not far away, a group of people rushed over. Seeing that Wang Xuan was still alive, they excitedly wanted to go forward to help.

Wang Xuan hissed, "Don't come any closer! Go to the attic and deal with the people who fired those shots!"

Because these people who practice Old Arts are of no help at all. Once they get close to someone wearing Super Material Armor and possessing master-level combat power, they will be killed in the shortest amount of time.

In the realm of Old Arts today, not to mention grandmasters, even quasi-grandmasters are extremely rare, mainly because this path is simply too difficult. Since the disappearance of legendary secret paths such as the Inner Scenery Realm and Heavenly Medicine, Old Arts have lost their extraordinary attributes, especially in this era, where they have been declining ever since.

Comparatively speaking, New Arts are indeed easier to achieve success, and most importantly, they can Extend Life by several years. This is why they have been favored by conglomerate capital in recent years, and they have even collaborated on the development of Super Material Armor.

The benefits of dumping resources are obvious, so people in the New Arts Domain are unwilling to see Chen Yongjie break through and want to trigger his internal problems in the Congling Mountains, hoping to completely destroy the Old Arts.

Wang Xuan disappeared into the darkness, but his two powerful enemies were determined to kill him and pursued him relentlessly.

Suddenly, the figure in front stopped and turned around to look at the two of them. He was exhaling white mist in the rain, and his chest was heaving violently, as if he was exhausted.

The two approached slowly and cautiously, but their footsteps were powerful and rhythmic. They were both serious, determined to fight the young man with all their might, given his formidable strength and to avoid being defeated.

The person wearing the Super Material Armor moved. His entire body was covered in dark green metal, and a green longsword appeared in his hand. He slashed at Wang Xuan.

This weapon is formed from Super Material. Extraordinary factors are boiling. The trajectory of the long blade evaporates the rainwater, turning it into a white mist.

The instant Wang Xuan dodged to the side, he charged forward, slamming into the man's forehead. His internal organs resonated, his secret power flowed, and faint rays of light emanated from the man's pores.

He had already used the physical techniques recorded in the Golden Book, preparing to break through the opponent's dark green armor in one fell swoop.

However, this person did not confront him head-on. With the two masters having the advantage, he decisively withdrew, avoiding Wang Xuan's sharp edge, and did not engage in close combat with him.

Wang Xuan quickly dissipated his secret energy, his body stopped heating up, and the thunderous sounds from his internal organs ceased. As a result, the two instantly pounced back, unleashing a furious barrage of attacks.

Boom!

The emerald green longsword seemed to break the sound barrier, causing an air explosion. A white haze surrounded it, and the blade flashed brilliantly as it slashed continuously towards Wang Xuan.

Wang Xuan was awe-inspiring. These were two opponents with extremely rich combat experience and sharp eyes. They realized his amazing physical skills and did not give him a chance to break through and attack at close range.

As soon as he used Zhang Daoling's physical techniques, his opponents decisively dodged, and as soon as he dispersed his secret power, two troublesome opponents fiercely attacked him!

Wang Xuan dodged with lightning speed. Even someone as powerful as him was caught in a dangerous situation under the fierce attack of a Grandmaster-level expert. His arm was grazed by the blade, and Blood Water gushed out with a "plop," leaving a horrifying gash.

However, this scene shocked the man wearing the Super Material Armor, because he knew very well how terrifying a Grandmaster's strike could be. If he himself had been stabbed, his arm would have been crippled. But the opponent's forearm trembled violently, and the blade's light was blocked, resulting in only bleeding.

"Golden Body Art!" He immediately understood, and his eyes changed instantly. The other party's mastery of the Old Arts was extremely terrifying. He had actually mastered the kind of protective technique that required a long time to achieve at such a young age!

Could it be that the other party has found a secret path in the realm of Old Arts? He couldn't help but think that the reason why people who walk the New Arts path want to obtain the Golden Bamboo Slip is because they are eyeing the legendary secret paths such as the Inner Scenery Realm and the Heavenly Medicine!

I've also written part of the second chapter for today, and I estimate I can upload it in about an hour.