Chapter 114: Utter Defeat
Yin Xiaosheng bent down and delivered his sword. The eighteen-foot-long sword collided with the energy plate, and a strong wind swept outwards, with the force spreading in all directions.
Ouyang Fanhuang, struck by the giant sword, took a half-step back with his left foot and boasted, "This move is impressive!"
The two forces were locked in a stalemate. Seeing this, Yin Xiaosheng turned his inner energy to its limit and forcefully absorbed true qi. Blood spilled from his mouth as he pushed the giant sword with all his might.
Ouyang Fanhuang remained unmoved, his inner energy continuously protecting and reinforcing the sword. In a short while, the giant sword could no longer withstand the combined force of the two, and it shattered inch by inch at the point of contact. The sword's force was dissipated, and it slashed in all directions.
Yin Xiaosheng thrust his sword straight down until the giant sword was dispelled and vanished, revealing his true sword blade, which swept across the sky. Seeing this, Ouyang Fanhuang transformed his palm into two fingers and struck out with force to counter.
Taking advantage of the momentum, Yin Xiaosheng flew out. The moment he landed, he channeled his icy sword energy again and unleashed a swift attack, saying, "The icy sword shakes mountains and rivers!" In the blink of an eye, countless icy sword blades thrust horizontally towards Ouyang Fanhuang.
Upon seeing this, Ouyang Fanhuang scoffed and said, "Foolish! You're stirring up a raging storm with just one hand!" As soon as he finished speaking, he swiftly channeled his true energy into his right hand, palm facing upward, drawing the sword into his stance, transforming the energy into a rolling counterattack.
In the blink of an eye, the counterattack broke through the subsequent icy sword energy and headed straight for Yin Xiaosheng.
Seeing the situation, Yin Xiaosheng had no time to prepare a counterattack, so he used his sword to block. Instantly, the palm force and sword force struck him at the same time, and he immediately spat out a mouthful of blood. He then used his sword to support himself on the ground, keeping himself upright.
Seeing this, Ouyang Fanhuang waved his cloak to the side, exuding an aura of dominance, and stepped forward, saying, "Swordsman, I have said that challenging me will cost you dearly. Now, it's over!" As he spoke, his right palm rose into the air, gathering tremendous power, ready to end Yin Xiaosheng's life.
At the critical moment, Qiu Xia drew her sword and leaped forward to strike, shouting, "Hold back!"
Upon seeing this, Ouyang Fanhuang hurriedly turned his palm to meet the attack, then suddenly retreated, angrily saying, "Another one! I'm already fed up."
As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly channeled his inner energy into his palms, and a surge of powerful true energy arose.
Seeing this, Qiu Xia swung her sword, hoping to kill him with a single blow. Unexpectedly, Ouyang Fanhuang, quick-witted and sharp-witted, calmly said, "Foolish!"
Immediately, he used both hands to intercept the incoming sword. In the instant of breaking the stance, his right palm suddenly shot out, striking Qiu Xia squarely in the chest. Qiu Xia was struck and staggered back. In that instant, Ouyang Fanhuang stepped forward with his left hand, snatched the sword, and swung it into his right hand. With a swift swing, he was about to end Qiu Xia's life.
(Don't be surprised that Qiuxia is so bad here; it's because she's taking a gamble, hoping to kill in one move, so her moves are ordinary but fast. Once her opponent sees through her and counters, she'll be full of openings and lose the advantage.)
With his life hanging by a thread, Ma Pingchuan stepped forward and shouted, "No!"
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Fanhuang instantly withdrew his sword stance and said calmly, "Young Master Ma, do you have something to say?"
Ma Pingchuan stepped forward and said, "Please, Your Majesty, show mercy."
Ouyang Fanhuang glared and said arrogantly, "Fine! Your father did this for me, so I'll give you face this time. You can take one of these two with you. Don't even think about bargaining; my patience is limited."
Upon hearing this, Ma Pingchuan was speechless for a moment. At this moment, Yin Xiaosheng laughed loudly and said, "Brother Ma, I have implicated you. If there is a chance, let's have a good drink together again."
Ma Pingchuan struggled to speak, "Brother Yin..."
Ouyang Fanhuang laughed and said, "It seems the decision is clear. Young Master Ma, take your beloved and leave!"
Ma Pingchuan felt utterly helpless and in unbearable pain.
Ouyang Fanhuang stepped forward and said to the Grandmaster, "Grandmaster, this person still has value. You can make good use of him!"
The Grandmaster waved his goose feather fan and respectfully replied, "Understood!" He then waved his hand, and two junior officers came and escorted Yin Xiaosheng away.
Seeing this, Yi Qingxue could no longer control her emotions and cried out, "Brother Yin!" She rushed forward, grabbed Yin Xiaosheng, and struggled with the two young girls.
Seeing this, Ma Pingchuan hurriedly stepped forward, but the Grandmaster blocked him with a wave of his fan and said coldly, "Young Master Ma, the Brahma Emperor's temperament is not to be provoked. If you don't handle this well, none of you will be able to leave. You'd better watch yourselves!"
Ma Pingchuan flung his hands away, closed his eyes, and turned to the side, his heart filled with indescribable pain. Yi Mingzhao, standing to the side, was also deeply moved by what he saw, but ultimately remained silent and composed.
Yin Xiaosheng said urgently, "Leave now, don't worry about me!"
Yi Qingxue shook her head and cried out, "Brother Yin..." She refused to let go no matter what. Although the two young men were fierce, they did not use excessive force against Yi Qingxue and continued to pester her.
Seeing this, the Grandmaster stepped forward and sealed Yi Qingxue's acupoint, saying, "Take her with you!"
Seeing that Ma Pingchuan was not leaving, Ouyang Fanhuang said calmly, "Young Master Ma, is there anything else you need?"
Ma Pingchuan snorted coldly, turned around, and helped Qiu Xia leave the courtyard.
Qiu Xia said weakly, "Brother Ma, it's all my fault. I can't help Brother Yin and the others."
Ma Pingchuan said urgently, "You've done your best, don't worry too much. Brother Yi is inside, I believe he'll find a way to ensure Qingxue's safety."
Qiu Xia said helplessly, "I hope so."
Yin Xiaosheng and Qingxue were tied up in a room. Yin Xiaosheng said, "Qingxue, why were you so foolish to rush over here? Now you're in danger, what am I supposed to do?"
Yi Qingxue cried and said, "Brother Yin, no matter what happens, I will stay with you. I have already lost too much, I can't lose you too."
Yin Xiaosheng immediately said, "No, you must live well. If something happens to you, it will be my lifelong regret. Life is fleeting, and I have long seen through life and death. Besides, they won't kill me now."
Yi Qingxue: "Brother Yin..."
At this moment, the Grandmaster opened the door and said, "What a pair of star-crossed lovers! Their love is boundless even in their dying moments!" As he spoke, he slowly waved the goose feather fan in his hand.
Yin Xiaosheng said, "If there's anything you need, come at me. Why make things difficult for a weak woman!"
The Grandmaster waved his goose feather fan and said calmly, "Well said! Since you have such awareness, then I will speak frankly. As long as you hand over the mental cultivation method and sword manual of the Frost Sword Technique, and explain why you challenged the Brahma Emperor and what your purpose is, if you cannot give a clear answer, this delicate and beautiful girl will suffer!" As he spoke, he leaned forward and sniffed the fragrance on Yi Qingxue's body.
Seeing this, Yin Xiaosheng struggled and said, "Release her, and I'll tell you everything!"
The Grandmaster sneered, "You agreed so readily! I'm a little disappointed. How could I possibly miss out on such a beautiful woman!"
Yin Xiaosheng shouted, "What are you going to do?"
Grandmaster: "Guards!"
"Thump, thump, thump!" Two small-footed men entered from outside the door, bowing respectfully and saying, "Grandmaster!"
Grandmaster: "Take this woman to my room!" After saying that, he glanced at Yin Xiaosheng and turned to leave.
Xiao Zu: "Yes!"
Yin Xiaosheng shouted, "You bastard, what are you doing?"
Two young girls with small feet escorted Yi Qingxue away. Yi Qingxue struggled and cried out, "Brother Yin..."
Yin Xiaosheng: "Qingxue!" At this moment, Yin Xiaosheng was crying helplessly, his heart filled with immense pain. He didn't need to guess how the Grandmaster would treat Yi Qingxue so cruelly after she left.
Yi Qingxue was taken to the Grandmaster's room. The Grandmaster slammed the door shut and quickly carried her to the bed.
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