Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 523 - 0524 A Shocking Battle (First Update)

Chapter 523: 0524 A Shocking Battle (First Update)

Dense, mysterious patterns seared onto the skin like a branding iron, and with one strike, Ye Qiu had killed Gu Shan Bai. The price he paid was not small.

Due to the drawing of power from the remnants of his eyes, all the True Qi in his body was rapidly depleted. By the time he descended from the mountain peak, the patterns had all dispersed, and hissing white mist emanated from Ye Qiu’s body.

Looking ahead at the several figures, his strength completely drained, he no longer had the power to walk and instantly collapsed to the ground.

"That surge of fluctuating aura earlier, it was the power of a Legendary Realm. I fear Ye Qiu is more unlucky than fortunate..." Qian Zhen, standing not far from Azure Dragon Mountain, stopped in his tracks and sighed, a look of regret in his eyes.

"Ye Qiu was killed just like that? Gu Shan Bai, by cutting off the foundation of our Huaxia martial arts, I, Chen Yifeng, will remember this grudge," Chen Yifeng said through gritted teeth, hating that he lacked the power to oppose Gu Shan Bai, otherwise he would never have tolerated an old Martial Artist like Gu Shan Bai crushing Ye Qiu.

"Gu Shan Bai is not the only Legendary Realm expert in the Japanese nation, we can’t act rashly against him," Master Jin said calmly.

"Let’s go check the outcome. Even if Ye Qiu was killed, we must retrieve his body. That’s the least we can do," Daoist Qian Zhen spoke again.

The three were the first Martial Artists to chase after, and seeing only a few scattered figures hurriedly advancing in their direction, they silently continued toward Azure Dragon Mountain, where explosions had just been heard.

Five minutes later, the three came upon a figure lying on the ground ahead, causing their gazes to tighten.

"It’s Ye Qiu!"

Chen Yifeng immediately recognized the clothing and blurted out.

Daoist Qian Zhen and Master Jin quickly caught up and discovered that Ye Qiu, though dishevelled and drained of True Qi, was still breathing.

The two exchanged glances, both surprised at what they saw in each other’s eyes.

"Ye Qiu is not dead!" Daoist Qian Zhen’s words shocked Chen Yifeng, and a rush of joy flashed across his face as he exclaimed, "What did you say? Ye Qiu is alright?"

Chen Yifeng immediately ran over, checked Ye Qiu’s breath and heartbeat, and indeed, both were present.

"How did this kid survive a confrontation with the Legendary Realm? I’m amazed," Chen Yifeng was greatly shocked. After all, the three of them had seen the destructive power of the attack atop the mountain, able to obliterate True Qi Realm Martial Artists multiple times over. It was a Legendary Realm’s untouchable authority, terrifyingly powerful. Even Chen Yifeng and Master Jin couldn’t help but be in awe, yet Ye Qiu had somehow survived. Looking at the wounds on Ye Qiu’s body, apart from some minor flesh wounds and fractures, he had no life-threatening injuries.

"Incredible!" Daoist Qian Zhen couldn’t understand how Ye Qiu had survived, and as the three of them saw no sign of Gu Shan Bai, Chen Yifeng asked, "Where’s that old Japanese guy?"

"He’s not here," Daoist Qian Zhen replied thoughtfully, not sensing Gu Shan Bai’s presence; then he looked toward the summit of Azure Dragon Mountain, perhaps the answer lay there.

For some reason, seeing Ye Qiu alive here, Daoist Qian Zhen had a feeling that it was Gu Shan Bai who was more likely to have met with misfortune.

"Let’s go take a look. Maybe Ye Qiu actually killed that old Japanese man," Chen Yifeng said jokingly, feeling great since Ye Qiu was alive. He started to curse Gu Shan Bai without reservation.

Master Jin chuckled, shaking his head, but Daoist Qian Zhen frowned, remaining silent.

Chen Yifeng carried Ye Qiu on his back as he followed Daoist Qian Zhen and Master Jin to the summit of Azure Dragon Mountain.

When they saw the chaotic battlefield at the top of the mountain, they were dumbfounded.

The ground had no snow, only traces like those left by a scorching fire, and at the center was a large crater, still emitting white smoke.

The center of the explosion from just before.

Could all this have been left behind after Ye Qiu and Tanaka Hakuro clashed?

The two looked towards Taoist Qian Zhen, who, sensing the aftermath of the battle, nodded and said, "A great battle took place here, with a spectacular scene. It surely was the result of a clash between young Ye and Tanaka Hakuro."

The scene looked unbelievable, but it was an ironclad fact. Although the three had seen it from a distance, it couldn’t be wrong that the two had fought here.

Taoist Qian Zhen leaped into the large pit, still emitting white smoke, and his gaze froze.

Chen Yifeng and Elder Jin noticed a change in Taoist Qian Zhen’s expression and immediately realized something was amiss in the pit, coming over quickly.

"This is..." Chen Yifeng and Elder Jin were also stunned.

Before them, in the pit, lay a person with a huge hole in their chest, clearly long dead.

"Tanaka Hakuro is dead!" This outcome was beyond what any of the three could have imagined—a legendary figure dead atop this mountain.

The three couldn’t help but cast their gazes on the young man lying quietly on the ground. Had he done it? Killed a legend with the strength of the True Qi realm?

Unbelievable, a miracle unfolding, like a dream...

Even in the heart of Taoist Qian Zhen, peace was unattainable. This was a monumental event, enough to shake the entire martial world, with even the martial arts community of Japan stirred into a massive turmoil.

"This is of grave importance, the outcome of the two’s clash cannot be immediately spread within the martial community," said Taoist Qian Zhen seriously, looking at Chen Yifeng and Elder Jin.

The calm in the hearts of the two was long in returning, still struggling to believe that Ye Qiu could have killed a legendary figure. It was simply defying the heavens.

To fight and overcome someone beyond one’s rank was rare throughout history, with nearly no such instance to speak of.

But a young man had done it. Although the battle was arduous and exhausted all his strength, the result was that he survived, while the other died.

Taoist Qian Zhen carried Ye Qiu off the mountain top, leaving Chen Yifeng and Elder Jin to deal with the aftermath of the battlefield and the dead Tanaka Hakuro.

...

About the battle between Ye Qiu and Tanaka Hakuro.

The outcome became a mystery, as following that battle, both Tanaka Hakuro and Ye Qiu disappeared, and Taoist Qian Zhen and those who followed him first to the scene remained tight-lipped, leading to endless speculation in the martial world about who was the final victor.

Another notion quickly emerged in the martial community—Tanaka Hakuro had killed Ye Qiu and returned to Japan, having obtained the Kusanagi Sword. It seemed only natural to return a Divine Artifact to one’s country soonest.

As for Ye Qiu, a Martial Artist of the True Qi realm, it would be a miracle if he could survive an encounter with Tanaka Hakuro, let alone defeat him. No one believed Ye Qiu could have survived that battle.

Because a Legend cannot be defeated!

Just when speculations about the showdown between Ye Qiu and Tanaka Hakuro were rampant, an ancient site erupted with a thunderous roar, a figure swiftly fled, flames flickering behind them, countless figures in pursuit. Unfortunately, the fleeing shadow moved with incredible speed, vanishing into the night, leaving only the memory of a terrifying mask depicting a devil’s face, hauntingly unforgettable.