Madam Wen Yue, who made everyone's heart tremble
With this in mind, Wei Yenwu had already prepared himself for another serious showdown with his two old friends from the very beginning. So even in the script, Wei Yenwu deliberately made some changes to the postures of the two characters...
In the original script, the Landlord, played by Wei Yenwu, landed silently, which was correct. However, Chen Qi initially designed it so that when the Rat King and the Emperor used their light-footed skills, the Emperor would first ride on the Rat King's shoulders, then the Rat King would take off, and then Wei Yenwu would grab the Rat King with one hand and push against the Emperor's head with the other before silently descending.
Chen Qi never let Wei Yenwu step on the Emperor's head; this was clearly Wei Yenwu's way of adding drama... Obviously, Wei Yenwu also harbored some thoughts like, "The brothers have finally gotten together, so we should seize the opportunity to beat them up."
As expected, Wei Yenwu held down the Rat King with one hand and stepped on the Emperor with the other. Both the Rat King and the Emperor's faces darkened, and an eerie silence fell over the scene...
"Bang!"
However, the first one to lose patience and make a move was undoubtedly the Emperor, who had been stepped on by Wei Yenwu! The Emperor's round body showed its advantage for the first time. He quickly shrank into a ball, rolled away from Wei Yenwu's feet, and then sprang up with incredible speed, his flippers slamming towards Wei Yenwu's face!
The Emperor's fluid and seamless movements were so impressive that even the closest camera couldn't capture them completely, only a series of afterimages! This demonstrates the Emperor's incredible speed and is the first time the Emperor has displayed his mastery of hand-to-hand combat!
However, the Emperor, who had never witnessed the power of the "Tai Chi" that even Chongyue praised, would face his long-awaited setback this time. Even as the "Beast Lord" with such a long life, there were some things he had never seen before, and therefore he was unaware of the dangers involved.
The Emperor unleashed his flippers! They struck Wei Yenwu precisely, but before the Emperor could rejoice, he suddenly felt that the sensation from his flippers was wrong.
--Why does it feel like I missed? And why is this guy's body so slippery? Just like those annoying things in the sea?!
The Emperor sensed something was wrong, but he had already attacked and couldn't stop. Most of the attacks that hit Wei Yenwu were returned to him, and the result was that the Emperor's flippers brushed past Wei Yenwu and then slapped himself in the face!
"Smack!"
A crisp sound rang out, and the Emperor was sent spinning through space by his own punch! The force was so great that even the girls at Penguin Logistics, knowing their boss wouldn't die, couldn't help but feel a pang of toothache.
"That slap must have hurt a lot, right? His face is probably all swollen now."
Before anyone could even react with surprise, the Rat King, who was standing nearby, also noticed something was wrong. He and the Emperor immediately attacked Wei Yenwu's face from both sides again—he didn't use his claws because he wasn't as angry as the Emperor; he just wanted to verify whether his guess was correct.
But the result was the same. The Rat King's punch seemed to hit cotton. Not only did it fail to cause any damage to Wei Yenwu, but the momentum of the punch was also manipulated and sent towards the Emperor's body, which had just spun around and was still in mid-air.
"Bang!"
The Emperor, who had been sent flying by the Rat King's punch, rolled several times on the ground before finally getting back to his feet. However, the Emperor, clearly enraged, immediately cursed:
"An indescribable penguin scream! You're dead!"
"... Remember to cut this part." Not far away, Chen Qi, who was also supervising the filming, twitched his lips. Seeing that the Emperor was really angry now, and the entire penguin was already using its lightness skill to fly up and hit Wei Yenwu, he didn't even have the idea of calling a halt.
"Aren't you going to call a stop? If this keeps up, we might have to use our real Kung Fu Hustle!" Talulah was also a little worried, but Chen Qi waved his hand and said:
"Don't worry, they know their limits. A bunch of old men fighting amongst themselves is fine as long as they don't go for the kill; it can even help them bond."
"Besides, the Rat King has a shield, and as long as the Emperor is alive, they won't be able to break through his defenses no matter what they do. Moreover, Madam Wen Yue is there to protect them from harm."
Chen Qi didn't think that with the level of these three, they would react with "great anger" if they wanted to kill each other. They were obviously just playing around. Wei Yenwu was happy to use his Tai Chi skills to tease his two old friends.
On camera, the Rat King and the Emperor kept attacking Wei Yenwu from both sides, but Wei Yenwu dodged like an eel. Just this alone made it impossible for the Rat King and the Emperor to use their fist and foot Kung Fu Hustle against Wei Yenwu.
Kick him!
The Rat King and the Emperor, who had been unable to hit Wei Yenwu for a long time, suddenly realized what was going on and kicked him in the abdomen at the same time. However, that kick sent Wei Yenwu's body floating into the air!
It was as if he had kicked a cloud. Wei Yenwu now seemed to have no weight. Even when he fell, he was like a feather floating in mid-air, impossible to grasp. But if he landed on you, you couldn't shake him off no matter what you did.
"A body as light as a feather... Is this the Transformation Realm?"
Wei Yenwu's performance was witnessed by everyone. Apart from the stunned Penguin Logistics and the younger generation, Huai Tianpei and Chongyue were the first to notice Wei Yenwu's condition, which was the "force dissipation" that neutralized all the punches and kicks from the Rat King and the Emperor.
The saying "using four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds" doesn't mean that a martial artist only has four ounces of strength. Rather, it means that even with immense internal strength, they can achieve maximum feedback with minimal effort. This is the essence of neutralizing force!
"To master such skills, the martial artist needs unfathomable internal strength, coupled with a gentle and skillful internal energy cultivation method, to reach the realm of 'following the natural way'..."
"Tai Chi is just like this... Duke Wei's Tai Chi skills have clearly reached the pinnacle!"
At this moment, even Chongyue couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. Chongyue had naturally reached the same level, which was why he was able to judge Wei Yenwu's current state. It should be noted that Chongyue highly admired Tai Chi.
Huai Tianpei's eyes lit up. Back in Jade Gate, when Chongyue received the martial arts manuals "Tai Chi" and "Lion's Roar Technique," Huai Tianpei wasn't qualified to read them. He only paid attention to them because he saw Chongyue practicing them and glimpsed some of their wonders.
However, the results reported by Wei Yenwu have aroused Huai Tianpei's great interest.
"My martial arts are primarily based on force and power, while Tai Chi, with its emphasis on softness... I really want to experience it firsthand to see if he can turn steel into silk, or if my force and power will prevail."
"There should be an opportunity... It should be soon, as long as I make my appearance."
Although he hadn't received the script yet, Huai Tianpei knew he would be appearing as the biggest villain, and that Wei Yenwu Wenyue would inevitably clash with him. He was now making preparations in advance.
Huai Tianpei had previously fought Wei Yenwu and was slightly inferior to him without a weapon. However, if Wei Yenwu hadn't used the Chixiao Swordsmanship and had only used Tai Chi... it would be hard to say who would be stronger.
When Huai Tianpei looked up again, the Rat King and the Emperor were completely outmaneuvered by Wei Yenwu. Simple fist and foot attacks had no effect on Wei Yenwu, and without using Originium Arts, they seemed to have few ways to harm Wei Yenwu.
Of course, that's because the Rat King and the Emperor both remembered that they were filming a movie, not fighting to the death. Otherwise, there would be many ways to deal with Tai Chi. But at this moment, nothing changes. In terms of physical skills alone, they are no match for Wei Yenwu.
Between them, the Rat King was being held by the arm by Wei Yenwu, while the Emperor was even worse off, being kicked around like a soccer ball by Wei Yenwu. The two of them circled around Wei Yenwu countless times before finally being thrown out as if they were trash.
"Call..."
After doing all this, Wei Yenwu only let out a slight breath and did not feel much effort. As the camera zoomed out, a "Tai Chi" symbol with Wei Yanwu as the center was clearly outlined with the bodies of the Rat King and the Emperor in Wei Yenwu's position.
Wei Yenwu himself slowly finished his exercise in the "White Crane Spreads Its Wings" posture, which is the most standard of Tai Chi, clearly demonstrating his ease and skill.
However, Wei Yenwu was also well aware that the reason he could suppress the Emperor and the Rat King so easily was because the two of them were only using their fists and Kung Fu Hustle to deal with him. In the past, Wei Yenwu's fist and foot Kung Fu Hustle were no stronger than those of the Rat King and the Emperor.
"If it weren't for Tai Chi... my two old friends and I would probably be fighting each other with our fists and feet, which would be quite a spectacle."
The result would probably be no better than an old man and woman fighting in the market... After all, their skill levels in punches and kicks are roughly the same. For example, if Rat King and Wei Yenwu were to fight, to onlookers it would just look like they were grabbing each other and circling around... It might not look good, but only the two of them know how much restraint and neutralization there is between them.
To outsiders, it just looks like two grown men taking a stroll got into a fight, and neither of them had the energy to hold the other down... It just goes to show that the fight scenes in movies are all specially designed. In reality, if a fight were to break out, people would have to rely on some unsightly but effective moves.
The Rat King and the Emperor, who had been thrown aside, were also in a daze, but before they could speak, they saw Wenyue slowly walking over from the side, and they immediately remembered what they were supposed to do.
The Rat King and the Emperor quickly set up the guzheng (a traditional Chinese zither) nearby. The Rat King forcefully straightened the broken string with his fingers, while the Emperor was also ready to go.
Before them stood Madam Wen Yue stood in front of Wei Yenwu, her face calm and composed, displaying the confidence to remain unfazed even if Mount Tai collapsed before her.
"It's here!" Everyone knew that the time had come for Madam Wen Yue to make her move. They would finally find out just how powerful her "Lion's Roar Technique" would be!
"Ta-da--!"
The Emperor flapped his fins simultaneously, and this time the zither music was more piercing than ever before! And with a whoosh, everyone saw dozens of skeletons, wielding blades and dressed in armor like ghosts, charging towards Madam Wen Yue!
"Ah!" Xi's lifelike painting skills and the sudden appearance of the skeleton army startled Kong, who was focused on watching the show. Only the seniors with profound martial arts skills remained calm.
"The music of the zither is inherently gentle, yet now it reveals the malevolence of ghostly soldiers—though it is painted, this martial art has already strayed into the evil path!"
"But... the Lion's Roar Technique is extremely effective against demons and evil spirits; this move will surely be defeated!"
Chongyue, with a slight frown, made his assessment while simultaneously channeling his inner energy to protect all the filming crew and equipment. Huai Tianpei, his second brother hiding in the shadows, and everyone else watching the scene intently observed Madam Wen Yue's response.
Faced with the attack of the ghostly soldiers, Madam Wen Yue remained calm and simply took a deep breath. The cigarette dangling from her mouth burned rapidly with her strange expression!
Finally, the power of her cultivation reached a breaking point. Without any mercy, Madam Wen Yue sent her cigarette butt flying, and a powerful sound wave swept over her like a tidal wave!
"Roar! Aaaaaaah!!!"
In an instant, it was as if a hundred beasts roared and Banshee screamed, accompanied by an extremely strong sound wave. The menacing army of skeletons was torn to shreds by the gale, as if it were made of paper. Within seconds, just as Chongyue had said, they were all killed!
The strong convection stirred up countless dust particles and made everyone feel the intense storm. If it weren't for Chongyue's protective energy, countless photographers would have been bleeding from all seven Lion's Roar Techniques.
The Rat King and the Emperor were not so lucky. Although they had anticipated this and used their internal energy to protect themselves, Wenyue's Lion's Roar Technique skill still greatly exceeded their expectations!
Their clothes couldn't withstand the sound waves at all; they were torn to shreds almost instantly. In the final aftershock, the two of them were thrown into the air, crashing into the wall before finally landing.
"Bang!"
"Wow!" The car that Ah He and Lee were in was so badly shaken that even the car windows were shattered. Now, the two of them truly realized Madam Wen Yue's skill.
"Is this *national treasure of Yan * something a human could make?!" Ah cried out, almost in shock. Lee, after a moment of stunned silence, also showed a rare look of fear, muttering to himself:
"From now on... I'd rather offend Officer Wei than offend Madam Wen Yue, otherwise who can withstand her roar..."
However, Lee's thoughts at this moment were the thoughts of almost everyone present, even including a certain "age". Madam Wen Yue's Lion 'Lion's Roar Technique was enough to make anyone who wanted to harm Madam Wen Yue tremble with fear... regardless of the nature of their "malicious intentions".
This move is not something everyone is fortunate enough to enjoy... and Madam Wen Yue's future will depend solely on this move, allowing her to stand among the top tier of experts in the Great Yan Dynasty, thus earning the awe of all the people of the Great Yan Dynasty—including a certain emperor.
Even the Emperor of Yan might feel unusually sorry for his elder brother because of this... It might even deepen his fear of "strong women," making him even more hesitant to marry a strong woman like Madam Wen Yue.
Chapter 222: Madam Wen Yue, who made everyone's heart tremble
"Ah! Ah! Is this the Lion's Roar Technique?!"
"Who's practicing Tai Chi?! Ah! Lion's Roar Technique! Ah! Tai Chi..."
However, the Emperor and the Rat King, whose clothes and fur were almost completely destroyed by the shock, left the scene in an unprecedented state of panic—of course, there was an element of acting involved; given their level of skill, even if they were truly defeated, they wouldn't have fled in such a pathetic manner, begging for mercy.
However, to a large extent, their desire to escape at this moment was a genuine reaction. Madam Wen Yue's Lion's Roar Technique had truly terrified them. They had prepared in advance to use their internal energy to defend themselves, but they never expected that their internal energy barrier would be so easily torn apart by Wenyue's Lion's Roar Technique.
Of course, there was a reason that they weren't using their full strength, but the overwhelming Lion's Roar Technique over "lower races" did indeed instill in the Rat King a tremendous fear, a chilling terror that came from the very soul.
Although the Emperor, as the "Beast Lord," wasn't crushed, he still wanted to escape the scene as quickly as possible—his fur was all ruffled and patchy, and he couldn't bear the embarrassment if the cameras captured it all!
Of course, the Emperor was also somewhat afraid of Madam Wen Yue... This kind of woman is better left for Wei Yenwu to enjoy; he can't handle it and will run away!
At this moment, the second brother, who was hiding in the shadows, also turned pale upon seeing this scene. He was usually quite calm and composed, as he was skilled at chess, but Madam Wen Yue's roar forced him to reassess his own strength.
"Just as I suspected... This Lion 'Lion's Roar Technique is a simulation of Chen Qi's Feranmut power! Moreover, it has an exceptional effect on demonic power, and it's a perfect counter to my current possession technique!"
"I must find someone with the strongest internal energy to withstand the 'Lion's Roar Technique' to possess, otherwise, if the person I possess isn't strong enough, my 'black mark' will be removed by Chen Qi Madam Wen Yue!"
However, finding someone who can withstand the Lion's Roar Technique and resist his possession is not easy. Most people with profound internal strength are officials of the Great Yan Dynasty. They have their own means to protect themselves from being controlled. If he fails, they will be suppressed immediately, wasting a "black stone".
As for those who can be possessed by him and used to get close to Chen Qi, once their true intentions are discovered, they will be defeated by a single Lion's Roar Technique, and the outcome will remain the same.
So now... only one person is left.
The second brother's gaze fell upon the projection room not far away, where he sensed an exceptionally powerful aura, but it seemed to lack the annoying protective items of the Great Yan.
It seems Chen Qi will have a fight scene with him. Although we don't know how strong he is yet, judging from Director Chen Qi's casting choices and his older brother, this man named Huai Tianpei must have some extraordinary abilities.
Through him, perhaps we can get close to Chen Qi. It only takes a little time for him to replicate Chen Qi's "powers," then the removal of a mere black piece will seem insignificant.
Because at that time, he will possess the "power" that can cause turmoil even in the Great Yan! He will use this power to create a Great Yan where "Sui" and their compatriots can also survive!
"It seems now that all we need to do is wait for the right opportunity..."
The second brother's figure vanished slowly, turning into countless black dots, as if he had never been there at all. Huai Tianpei, unaware that he had become the "stepping stone" chosen by his second brother to get closer to Chen Qi, was completely oblivious.
Meanwhile, Wei Yenwu Wenyue watched as the Rat King and the Emperor ran away together. Despite his two old buddies' embarrassing moment, Wei Yenwu remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was overjoyed at his display of power! If they weren't still filming, he probably would have been humming a tune.
"Even if it cures him, it'll be a waste of medicine, so let's just forget about it?"
"Hmm." Wenyue silently lit another cigarette, completely unaware of the irreversible change her shout had caused to her image. From now on, anyone who saw Wenyue would immediately recall two impressions, even if it wasn't her classic outfit.
One is the "Landlady," and the other is the Lion's Roar Technique.
But Wenyue didn't care. In fact, if she cared about her image, she would never have agreed to film "Kung Fu Hustle." Everything she was doing now was to protect her husband and their children from the perspective of the Yan's court.
Therefore, being seen as a tigress is insignificant. Besides, displaying her and Wei Yenwu's abilities now can signal that "they are still useful," thus protecting themselves.
Meanwhile, in the luxury car on the other side, after witnessing this scene, A finally came to his senses only when Wei Yenwu and his wife looked at him. A's first reaction was to shout at the driver:
"Something's wrong, Brother Sum! (Driver) Drive the car!"
"Are you driving?!"
Seeing that the driver in front of him wasn't moving at all, Ah couldn't help but urge him on. But when he looked in front of him for the second time, he noticed that the previously empty passenger seat now had a familiar figure.
Suddenly, Ah's peripheral vision also turned to his side. Without him noticing, Madam Wen Yue appeared between him and Lee, her arms resting on the shoulders of the old man and the young man. She said nothing, but everyone was too afraid to do anything.
"Big Brother?" At that moment, several Axe Gang henchmen also approached, asking Lee and the others in the car what to do next. They were completely unaware of the arrival of Wei Yenwu and his wife.
At that moment, Ah, with the greatest flash of inspiration of his life, suddenly remembered the dialogue in the script. Originally worried about not performing well, Ah quickly shouted to the underling:
"What kind of 'brother' are you? Don't you have any public decency?! Making such a racket! Don't the neighbors get any sleep? They have to go to work tomorrow! Get out of here!"
Ah wasn't acting; he was genuinely terrified. Just seeing Madam Wen Yue's Madam Wen Yue 'Lion's Roar Technique made Ah tremble. He might suffer from psychological trauma for decades to come because he knew very well that this wasn't a special effect, but the pinnacle of human skill!
Ah Gu figured he'd already witnessed the strongest fighting power a "human" could achieve, so the movie should be over by now, right? If there were beings with even greater fighting power... would they still be human?
Wei Yenwu and his wife are already humanoid natural Catastrophe; anything more than that wouldn't be a martial arts film, it would be an attempt to become gods! They're all humanoid Feranmut!
"You scum." Despite all that thought, he couldn't change the fact that Ah and Lee were being held hostage by Wenyue. Ah took out a pack of expensive cigarettes from his pocket—the ones he hadn't known what they were for at first, but now knew—and handed them to Wenyue beside him.
However, Wenyue simply removed her hands from their shoulders. That small movement was enough to frighten Ah into cowering in the corner, trembling with fear, as if he was afraid of being beaten up by Wenyue.
Wenyue ignored him, and instead, with an extremely serious expression, raised a finger to Lee and then gently shook it.
Soon, Lee and A Du heard a sound of bones colliding. Faced with Wenyue's clenched fist and the cracking of bones, even though there were no lines spoken during this time, Lee and everyone in front of the camera could understand what Wenyue meant.
"Don't provoke us again, or you'll regret it."
Lee nodded, his face pale, indicating that he understood. As the camera panned, Wenyue and Wei Yenwu finally got out of the car and watched the luxury car slowly drive away.
"Call..."
"I've made up my mind! From now on, my idol will be Madam Wen Yue! I want to become a woman as strong as Madam Wen Yue!"