Ding! Ding! Ding!
Sun Sheng gave a cold smile at the sight of the fine needles filling the sky.
Holding his staff one-handed, he began to swing it rapidly, faster and faster.
In the blink of an eye, it became an impenetrable curtain of staff shadows that shielded him, blocking every needle hurtling toward him and knocking them flying.
"Get out of the way!"
Zhao Wuji's expression changed slightly as he watched the needles shoot back in their direction. He quickly signaled Dai Mubai and the others to dodge while taking a step forward himself.
Relying on his formidable defense, he blocked the needles nearby.
But at that moment, several five-inch Bone Penetrating Needles tore through the air, heading straight for Sun Sheng's chest.
It turned out Tang San's earlier move had merely been a feint, intended only to distract Sun Sheng. He had never expected it to achieve much.
His real follow-up had been the Bone Penetrating Needles.
As long as one Bone Penetrating Needle hit Sun Sheng,
he could use its unique properties to subdue him.
Unfortunately, no matter how intricate his scheme was, it was nothing more than child's play in Sun Sheng's eyes.
Before Sun Sheng's overwhelming strength and close connection with his surroundings, it was simply too fragile to withstand a single blow.
Clang!
Sun Sheng smashed down with his staff, batting away every incoming Bone Penetrating Needle and sending them speeding back. They pierced through several massive trees before finally stopping.
"Damn it!"
Seeing that none of his methods had worked, Tang San burned with resentment.
Using the speed of Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, he circled around Sun Sheng.
Sun Sheng, meanwhile, stood still with the Ruyi Jingu Bang in hand, without moving an inch.
Seeing this, Tang San swiftly launched Hidden Weapons from different directions in sneak attacks.
Yet what baffled him beyond measure was that Sun Sheng always seemed to know the direction of his attack the instant he released a Hidden Weapon and reacted in time.
Several times, Tang San had nearly been struck head-on by Sun Sheng's Ruyi Jingu Bang.
Seeing that he could not breach Sun Sheng's defenses, Tang San had no choice but to use his final method.
He found the perfect opportunity, placed his right hand against his left wrist, and suddenly produced a faint sound of a bowstring being drawn.
Sun Sheng curled his lips slightly. He knew Tang San was about to use the Godly Zhuge Crossbow.
Crack!
A series of crisp mechanical sounds rang out.
The spectators only felt their vision blur, and then a succession of whooshing sounds came in an instant.
All they saw were points of light shooting rapidly toward Sun Sheng.
They were as fast as lightning. Even Zhu Zhuqing, the fastest among them, knew she would be unable to dodge them.
Though no one knew exactly what Tang San had just done, they knew it had to be a powerful Hidden Weapon capable of unleashing terrifying force in an instant.
But just as Tang San and the others thought Sun Sheng had no way to evade,
the Ruyi Jingu Bang in his hand suddenly thickened and lengthened, completely shielding Sun Sheng behind it.
The bolts fired by the Godly Zhuge Crossbow all struck the Ruyi Jingu Bang, throwing off sparks.
No matter how great the Godly Zhuge Crossbow's explosive force and power were, it could not shake the Ruyi Jingu Bang in the slightest.
Only then did everyone clearly see what had been fired just now.
They were sixteen sharp crossbow bolts, each eight inches long.
Tang San's prized Godly Zhuge Crossbow had been so easily neutralized.
"Impossible!"
Tang San cried out in disbelief as the Godly Zhuge Crossbow was so effortlessly blocked, his eyes filled with shock.
His Godly Zhuge Crossbow possessed tremendous explosive force and was specially designed to pierce Soul Power defenses. How could it be so easily blocked by Sun Sheng's martial soul?
Even he could not guarantee that he could catch them all from such close range.
Even with Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, Mystic Jade Hand, Mystic Heaven Skill, and so many other Tang Sect techniques, it would be difficult to accomplish.
"Tang San, let's see what other tricks you have this time."
With a thought from Sun Sheng, the Ruyi Jingu Bang instantly shrank. Holding the staff in one hand, he leaped into the air and swung it down.
"Not good!"
At that moment, Xiao Wu's third thousand-year soul ring flashed several times in succession. She suddenly appeared in front of Tang San, closed her eyes lightly, spread her arms, and used her body to shield him.
Seeing this, Sun Sheng hurriedly pulled back his attack and flipped several times in midair.
"Xiao Wu, what are you doing? Do you have a death wish?!"
After landing steadily, Sun Sheng was somewhat angry as he snapped.
If he had not withdrawn his attack quickly enough just now, Xiao Wu might have died by his hand.
He would have regretted that for the rest of his life.
Xiao Wu bit her lip tightly and said, "Sun Sheng, I won't allow you to hurt Third Brother!"
"Xiao Wu, have you forgotten? Tang San betrayed you just now." Sun Sheng said indignantly, unwilling to accept it.
"No. Even if Third Brother no longer loves me and has fallen for someone else, I still won't allow you to hurt him." Xiao Wu spoke stubbornly.
Tang San was deeply moved when he heard Xiao Wu's words.
Having Xiao Wu in his life was a blessing he had earned over eight lifetimes.
"Xiao Wu, it really was a misunderstanding just now."
"Tang San was teaching me how to use Hidden Weapons. Since I had no way to express my gratitude, I secretly kissed him."
"If that caused you any inconvenience, please forgive me."
Perhaps Meng Yiran could not stand watching any longer. She kindly stepped forward and explained on Tang San's behalf.
"Meng Yiran, thank you!"
Tang San had not expected Meng Yiran to step up and speak for him. He was deeply moved and thanked her.
After all, at a time like this, a single word from Meng Yiran was worth more than a thousand explanations from him.
"Third Brother, I can let what happened before slide."
"But it's either me or her. You must choose between us and swear that you'll never see her again."
Xiao Wu shot Meng Yiran a resentful glare, then suddenly turned around and spoke sternly.
Tang San fell into hesitation upon hearing that.
In truth, he did have some fondness for Meng Yiran.
Especially at the instant Meng Yiran had secretly kissed him just now, that feeling had become even clearer.
Seeing Tang San hesitate, Sun Sheng knew his chance had come. He quickly cut in, "Xiao Wu, you saw it too. Tang San is hesitating. That means he hasn't truly put you first. You should leave with me. Don't believe him anymore."
"Bullshit!"
"Sun Sheng, what do you mean by that?"
"How exactly did we offend you that you insist on ruining Xiao Wu and Little San's relationship?"
Dai Mubai could no longer stand it. He roared and vented the fury in his heart.
"Exactly, exactly. It's bad enough that you're lustful and lecherous and want to steal our Xiao Wu. But you insist on slandering our Third Brother and destroying their relationship. You're truly hateful."
Ma Hongjun followed up, expressing his extreme dissatisfaction.
"Shut up!"
"You two rookies, what right do you have to talk about love?"
"One of you indulges himself and flits among flowers, while the other spends all day visiting brothels to vent his urges."
"You don't deserve it at all!"
Sun Sheng immediately fired back, striking right at the heart of the matter.
Every word stabbed deep into Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's hearts.
Leaving them speechless.
"Meng Yiran, I'm very sorry. We shouldn't see each other again in the future."
At that moment, Tang San made his choice. He pressed his lips together, suddenly turned around, and faced away from her, not daring to look her in the eye.
Clearly, between Xiao Wu and Meng Yiran, he chose Xiao Wu.
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