Cries of battle reached his ears.
Old Monster Huang seemed determined to kill Lian Youming first. Relying on his incomparably profound martial cultivation, he weathered the others' attacks and drove straight in with Taiyi Chui. With one great stride, tremendous force erupted within his less-than-towering frame. Both fists fired air-splitting strength in rapid succession, actually driving back the two palms that had clung to him without retreating.
Lian Youming's expression was grave. Though pain coursed through his arms, his clear, mirrorlike eyes reflected his opponent's figure throughout.
Here it came!
The killing threat was here!
Wudang's Taiyi Chui embraced the idea of governing yin-yang and the five elements, producing hammering methods of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.
Hammering was a technique for delivering heavy punches at close range.
The old bastard's murderous intent flashed forth. His feet thundered like a galloping wild horse, his hands moved like a fierce tiger climbing a mountain, and the chill of the night actually drew wisps of white vapor from his right fist. Clearly, the qi and blood within him were boiling like a furnace.
Lian Youming retreated with the momentum.
But fast as he retreated, the old bastard's killing move closed in faster.
And speed was not all.
His fist hung in midair. Before the strike descended, its force had already fired across the gap, hitting Lian Youming's Dantian and qi sea. His coat billowed backward with a whoosh, and even the fallen leaves behind him swept up in waves. The display was astonishing.
Force struck the acupoints.
The insubstantial force came first, with substantial force still behind it.
Old Monster Huang's sinister eyes now gleamed coldly, making him look just like a vulture with green-glowing eyes. He bent his legs and pressed in, his fist edge following the air-splitting strength, intent