Chapter 376: War and Disturbance (6)
"Ask Senior Brother Huan Ge what kind of person he is?"
Many years ago, the young Ji Qiufeng faced questions from his fellow disciples and thought for a moment.
"Senior Brother... he's a natural genius, but he's not the strongest yet."
"As for my character, although I have a pure heart, it's too simple, which can easily limit me."
"He's also a bit of a money-grubber and loves to show off. He's definitely not the perfect warrior you think he is. To be blunt, he's not as good as me in all these aspects."
This answer made his fellow disciples even more confused. Ji Qiufeng smiled back.
"Don't you find it strange? We entered the sect at the same time as him. Since he is inferior to me in many aspects, why am I willing to call him Senior Brother?"
"Because my senior brother is very hardworking."
“He works very hard.”
"Work harder than me, than my senior sister, and than anyone you know."
"Once you've seen him once, you'll understand that the race he comes from is no longer weak, it's simply fragile.
He just relied on that body to stand on the same level with me—"
"With such spirit and perseverance, how can I not respect and admire them?"
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Huan Ge took off his mask and threw it aside. Chu Hengkong was stunned when he saw it. It was a "face" that he couldn't understand.
Dark complexion, dark pale skin, wide-set red eyes, and a hairless head with sparse hair.
He looks familiar, but I can't place him. What race is he?
"A transformed treeman?" "A forest dweller with specialized armor?" "Is this the biochemical surgery from Shura Island..."
Even the audience was buzzing with discussion. Captain Huan Ge always wore a mask, and even his personal guards weren't entirely sure of his origins, all they knew for sure was that his race was inherently weak. Now that Huan Ge had removed his mask, they too felt familiar, yet couldn't place him. They must have seen him somewhere before; there must be such a person in the city-state, but they couldn't bring themselves to reveal the truth...
When did you see him?
Fander, who was watching the game, stared blankly: "No, no way? No way? "
Qing Ye was also curious: "Did you recognize it?"
"I can recognize it, but that's ridiculous. That's...that's..."
Vander screamed in disbelief: "That's a cicada!!!"
“——Hey hey hey hey hey?!”
Regardless of their position, everyone exclaimed in shock. Upon hearing this sound, they finally remembered the source of their discomfort. Those tiny insects that could be found in every vein. The band members chirping and singing in the trees. They were so fragile that they were the most vulnerable of all the weaker species specifically protected by parliamentary legislation...
The thorny tree cicada spends seventeen years underground, enjoys a few years above ground, and then dies!
The sky above the duel arena chirped loudly. A few cicadas flew over and said proudly, "That's right! Captain Huange is the pride of our tree cicada clan!"
"What a joke!?" the audience exclaimed in shock.
Huan Ge smiled silently. Chu Hengkong was simply impressed. "How did you do that?"
"Of course, it's through diligent training!" Huan Ge said proudly. "Starting with three thousand sets of exercises, tempering myself bit by bit. Training my limbs into 'skillful hands' capable of wielding a sword, my exoskeleton into 'strong bones' strong enough to stand, and my heart into a 'Xu Lie heart' capable of fighting."
"After ascending to Sephiroth 4, I gradually reshaped my body structure, ultimately forming this perfect body!" Huan Ge pointed at himself with a thumbs-up. "How's that? Pretty impressive, isn't it?"
"Great." Chu Hengkong said sincerely.
It's more than admiration, it's respect.
From that insignificant insect that would break at the slightest touch, he had gradually honed his skills and studied hard, becoming the soldier who now guards the Thorns and the captain of the Second Squadron...
His dedication and hard work have reached a level that ordinary people can hardly imagine.
How can we show this respect?
I can only give it my all.
Only a real fight can be worthy of such an opponent!
Chu Hengkong stretched out his death wings behind him, and he nodded slightly to Huan Ge: "Please, Uncle Huan Ge."
Huan Ge raised his hand: "Let me see your true skills!"
The next moment, a clash erupted, the four blades of the combatants clashing mercilessly, the surging energy nearly forming a violent storm. Both were energizing the same Qi, their power was at a stalemate, but this time, it was Huan Ge who took the initiative.
Right, left, and below, four free fists attacked simultaneously. The insect's multi-limbed form had been honed into a unique individuality. This inherent advantage was a world apart from the frivolous manipulation of multiple arms. Chu Hengkong felt the pressure mount instantly, as if three Huang Ges were attacking him simultaneously!
"Zhengxuan Gangqi Armor——"
"——Fen Ye·Chisel!"
Chu Hengkong donned his blood-red armor and withstood Huan Ge's continuous attacks. His decision was seen through by Huan Ge's experienced eyes. His four arms transformed into fists, pointing at the four corners of the Zhengxuan Gangqi Armor. The will that maintained the flesh-and-blood armor was abruptly cut off, and the fiery attack sent Chu Hengkong flying.
Chu Hengkong spat out blood, then swung his divine slash in mid-air, unleashing three blasts of sword energy. Huan Ge leaped from the ground, shielding himself with his naginata, then wielded the axe with both arms, striking down with all his might. His massive body obscured the sun from Chu Hengkong's eyes!
"Million Shattering Blows, and Burning Night Burning!"
The massive axe slashed down, severing the mountain's terrifying attack, intensified by his suddenly burning spirit. Chu Hengkong urgently stopped and fired his Kanglong Spear five times in a row, the spear's force forming a dragon to resist the crushing blow.
Huan Ge's massive body fell from the sky. Chu Hengkong retreated several steps, drawing his sword to block the naginata's blow. The sound of weapons clashing was incessant. Huan Ge's six-armed double attack was swift and fierce, while Chu Hengkong's spear and sword held him firm. The situation was at a stalemate for a while, with both sides evenly matched, and then—
Huan Ge clenched his hands and took out his third secret weapon!
"The Divine Wood Flute [Ancient Song] is a weapon produced by our Jingsha City-State, obtained through my illustrious military exploits!"
The weapon was called a wooden flute, but it resembled a heavy hammer, with several holes drilled into the head. Huan Ge struck the ground with the magical wooden flute, and bursts of music followed, causing Chu Hengkong's muscles to tingle.
The music, which should have been invisible, was imbued with spirit and became visible. The numerous notes connected to form cherry blossom-colored talismans. Though they used city-state weapons, they wielded the true traditions of Longquan Township.
Huan Ge stood still, clapped his hands, and shouted, "Music can also be used as a battle formation. Look, the Falling Cherry Blossom Formation!"
A cherry blossom-colored formation suddenly formed, centered around the musical talisman behind Huan Ge. Pieces of spiritual energy drifted down like petals, unexpectedly "melting" into Chu Hengkong's body. The areas touched by the petals became ghostly transparent, and Chu Hengkong's speed plummeted. Huan Ge seized this opportunity to pursue his opponent.
Fander in the audience gasped: "Fuck, this is the Netherworld Divine Kingdom's talisman array..."
Qing Ye stared intently: "Is the effect of that formation to forcibly transform the physical body into a ghost body?"
"Yes, this thing is so vicious that it was considered a forbidden technique within the Kingdom of God back then. It would not be used unless it was a life-and-death battle." Vander's eyes were full of admiration. "He has learned a lot!"
Chu Hengkong, on the stage, had no time to listen to the conversation between the two, but he could only sense the insidiousness of the Falling Cherry Blossom Array. A martial artist's abilities were all in flesh and blood; if they became ghosts, they would have no power left.
He decisively thrust the Kanglong Spear to his side, unleashing the chains on his left arm's Disaster Wrist, which transformed into a Disaster Scythe, specifically designed to destroy formation defenses. The Disaster Wrist, transformed, instantly thrust forward, shattering the core of the Falling Cherry Blossom Battle. At this moment, Huan Ge smiled, his fourth arm grasping a fourth unique weapon.
"The great item [Liuyun], I won it in a bet with General Hong."
It was a long sword sheathed in a purple scabbard painted with a freehand cloud pattern. The scabbard had already fallen when the surprise attack appeared, and Huan Ge seized the opportunity to strike with the sharp blade as Huo's wrist thrust.
"Look carefully, this is Feiyun's lightning-fast slash—Soul Sword·Swallow Return!"
Qing Ye stood up in shock: "That's the sacrifice to the Sword Martial Master—"
The strike was already made. Fast. Extremely fast. Like a swift darting through the cracks of time and space, leaving only a faint, invisible afterimage.
Of the three martial masters of Shura Island, Chun and the martial master Guang Shiming are both masters of swordsmanship and are recognized as masters of the time. The other two martial masters are both extreme in their pursuit of perfection, one seeking only the ultimate sword and the other seeking only the ultimate technique.
Jidao Wuzun is the extremist who seeks the art instead of the sword. The sword art he used in his youth has long been buried with the shift in the path of seeking the Tao, and even his direct disciples are not allowed to practice it.
But Huan Ge chose to use this nonexistent sword because he had obtained a knife that Wu Zun had used in his early years. Through his own understanding and meditation, he captured a trace of Wu Zun's remaining spirit and found this nonexistent sword from the remnants of that spirit!
The timing of the strike was impeccable; ordinary swordsmanship was no match for this sword. The swiftness of the strike could only be matched by an even greater swiftness. The only perfect solution was Yang Yi, the supremely simple sword created by Chongming himself. But Chu Hengkong no longer had the strength to strike, as his right arm, wielding the sword, had just been injured by the Falling Cherry Blossom Array, and his semi-ghostly form was no match for the Huang Tian Liu.
Approaching. A flash of sword light flashed across his eyes. Flying swallows soared in. Chu Hengkong held the blade with his wrist, then thrust forward, emitting a dark, vicious blade light.
Wuxiang Nixinliu·Slaughter Sword. A murderous sword created by Ye Xing!
The two sides crossed, two streams of blood spurting out. Chu Hengkong's shoulder, and Huan Ge's flank, the clash of secret swords ended in a mutually assured defeat. Chu Hengkong used the Immortal Power to repair his wounds, while Huan Ge used the Burning Night to staunch the bleeding. Then, their blades clashed once more, leaving no room for respite as the battle entered a fierce, hand-to-hand combat!
Qing Ye breathed a sigh of relief, only to realize her clothes were soaked with sweat. She sat back in her chair, still apprehensive, "I knew he'd learned it secretly..."
Fander rolled his eyes: "I almost forgot, we have the same terrifying monsters here..."
The audience exclaimed in surprise. The second team's broadcast had slowed down the previous exchange to an extreme, so even if the movements were still unclear, the ferocity of the fight was clear. People clenched their fists, sweating profusely. They excitedly discussed the strength of both sides.
And in the process, smiles appeared on their faces unconsciously.
The military camp is the place where power is most worshipped.
Advocate hard work, admire talent, admire the good men with strong bones, admire merit and bravery——
Right now, two remarkable men are fighting.
Will, sweat, talent, clashed with swords as carriers——
Galloping on the road of martial arts, competing for the title of winner.
Naturally, people were excited.
Who doesn't like a fight like this?
Who doesn’t want to see them decide the winner?
"Okay." "Good!" "The captain is really amazing." "Master Chu, don't lose to him!"
This strange excitement was even more pronounced among the independent faction. It was as if the veil that had been veiling them, the threads that had been binding them, had vanished, as if some intangible force influencing their minds had been completely consumed by the fiery fighting spirit.
Then, their eyes brightened, and they returned to the state they had been in before the bill was announced. They waved their arms excitedly and cheered with ecstasy. After months of internal strife and countless days of frustration, smiles finally returned to their faces.
That's what a military camp should be like.
Compared to infighting and debate, this is the victory that everyone desires!
In the center of the ring, the two people fighting were also laughing.
"Uncle Huan Ge, how many treasures do you have hidden?"
"Don't underestimate me." Huan Ge laughed heartily. "I am a man determined to collect all the treasures in the world and master all the martial arts from ancient times to the present!"
(End of this chapter)
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