The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 327 - 139: Individual Battles

Chapter 327: Chapter 139: Individual Battles

"Silent Annihilation Six Slashes."

Ghost Cicada’s ghost head knife produced six slashes of blade light, filled with the intent of absolute annihilation. Shi Jue’s body had not even moved yet when the six slashes of blade light had already swept across his limbs, neck, and heart.

"A dead man."

Amidst the sneering laughter, the Blade Energy exploded. All the spots swept by the light of the "Silent Annihilation Six Slashes" were left with traces of cuts, and blood flowed.

However, the smile on Ghost Cicada’s face froze at that moment, as if he beheld an unbelievable scene.

Only because the black figure, though bleeding from sword cuts, merely suffered superficial damage from the Blade Energy. Logically, he should have been dismembered by the six slashes of blade light.

Yet now, even the wounds on his skin slowly stopped bleeding, and no more blood seeped out.

"This Blade Energy bearing the intent of Silent Annihilation is quite impressive," Shi Jue ran his hand over the wound on his neck, feeling the lingering Silent Annihilation Blade Intent, and he sighed softly.

Then, under Ghost Cicada’s shocked gaze, a stream of Blade Energy emerged from the fingers that Shi Jue had run over the wound.

"That is..."

There was no mistake, that was the Blade Energy from the "Silent Annihilation Six Slashes" he had just used, now on the hands of the elusive figure across from him.

Moreover, this stream of Blade Energy was not just a transfer of the residue on the wound, but a new understanding of the Silent Annihilation Energy based on his personal experience from the "Silent Annihilation Six Slashes."

"There’s no need to be shocked," Shi Jue spoke in a calm, soothing voice, now mysterious, bearing an almost imperceptible sense of Zen.

"Have you forgotten where Silent Annihilation Zen Temple originated from?"

"Great Zen Temple," Ghost Cicada uttered these three words.

Indeed, Silent Annihilation Zen Temple originated from the Great Zen Temple. To be precise, it was founded by a monk from the Great Zen Temple who left the order to establish it on the Demon Path.

Silent Annihilation Zen Temple, based on the Buddhist intent of annihilation, developed a series of Martial Arts for destroying and killing. Although it diverged significantly from the compassionate essence of Buddhism, it still originated from Buddhism, from the Great Zen Temple.

The source being the same, Shi Jue was not a person of great compassion, did not resist the intent of annihilation, was himself a master of Buddhist Law, and thus he could comprehend the attached mental realm on the Blade Energy.

"Master always forbade me from delving into Silent Annihilation, fearing I might follow in the footsteps of that predecessor. Meeting you now seems to have fulfilled my wish," Shi Jue said with a smile, as if discovering something new.

Silent Annihilation itself represents one facet of life and death cycle in Buddhism, where the concept of Nirvana refers to entering a state of inaction, freedom, and eternal stillness.

However, as monks began to derive the Demon Path from this state of annihilation, and left the temple, this state gradually became taboo in the Great Zen Temple.

Shi Jue had explored all varieties of Buddhist Law, including those of the Esoteric Sect, which opposes the Zen Sect; some of their scriptures even resided in the Great Zen Temple’s Scripture Pavilion. Yet, the doctrines related to Silent Annihilation had never been found by Shi Jue.

Choosing Ghost Cicada this time was also prompted by the thrill of the hunt, to seize the chance during their confrontation to study Ghost Cicada’s Martial Arts.

Now, feeling he had gleaned nothing more from Ghost Cicada, he finally decided to act decisively. To someone dead, what did it matter if Shi Jue revealed his own identity?

Ghost Cicada, who had taken countless lives, naturally sensed the killing intent from Shi Jue. His mind raced, yet he could not find a way out. The three attackers tonight were stronger than the other, and even if he could momentarily escape, ultimate escape remained unlikely.

Regardless, he was determined to take a piece of his enemies with him if it meant he had to die. Ghost Cicada did not know if the others were aware of the true identity of the Great Zen Temple monk who stood partially concealed before them, but exposing him could still possibly cause some trouble.

If there was no fear of exposure, why adopt such a secretive appearance?

At that moment, Ghost Cicada was about to shout and reveal the identity of Shi Jue from the Great Zen Temple.

"Om Mani Padme Hum, poor monk cannot let you succeed." These words entered Ghost Cicada’s ear through secret transmission.

This delighted him immediately, for indeed the enemy did not want his identity exposed. Whatever the enemy wished to prevent was exactly what they needed to pursue.

Understanding this, Ghost Cicada decisively yelled, "He is—"

Just then, Ghost Cicada saw a pitch-black hand appear in front of him. Upon noticing it, he felt overwhelming negative emotions flooding his mind, leaving him unable to control himself, and the words he was about to speak were abruptly cut off.

Next, the black handprint pressed atop Ghost Cicada’s head, though it caused him no pain, simply intensified the negative emotions within him.

"Kill!" Veins popped on Ghost Cicada’s forehead, his face distorted fiercely, calmness no longer his to claim.

His killing intent surged, infinitely magnified within his heart, his ghost head knife wildly flailing as his bloodshot eyes scoured his surroundings for any living beings.

Observing Ghost Cicada’s frenzied state, Shi Jue muttered softly, "Om Mani Padme Hum, what harm in letting you die knowingly? This should suffice as repayment for the karmic ties you accrued through understanding silent annihilation."

If Shi Jue were not confident in his ability to silence him in time, he would not have carelessly exposed his identity to Ghost Cicada.

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On the scorched earth, Yun Wuyue moved ethereally, her figure seeming to drift slowly, then, like a bubble in a dream, she vanished without a trace.

Light Dream Dance Flower Shadow, created by Yao Yue, was the epitome of Qinggong and showcased the grace of a woman, making Yun Wuyue appear like a fairy descended from heavens. The enchanting sight captivated anyone who laid eyes on her.

Lin Gui, too, couldn’t look away, but he wasn’t captivated by her fairy-like figure; he keenly sensed the killing intent hidden behind this beautiful facade.

A moment’s carelessness could invite imminent death, robbing Lin Gui of any chance for survival.

The three missing fingers on his right hand spoke volumes; he had already dodged with all his might but still had them clipped by that icy-green short sword. A chunk of flesh from his left arm had also been taken by the same sword exuding cold Sword Qi.

Facing such an opponent, he had no room for distraction. Distraction led only to one outcome—death.

In that moment, as if tired of fighting, Yun Wuyue ceased her erratic movement technique and stood not far from Lin Gui, with a contemptuous look in her eyes.

That look reminded Lin Gui of his previous encounters at the Yin Demon Sect. Such a domineering presence, considering everyone beneath notice, Lin Gui had only seen in Yin Tianxia at the Yin Demon Sect.

That time, what was originally three Demon Envoys reduced to two. One, arrogant due to his Heavenly Demon Palace lineage, had been instantly turned into dust, leaving no trace. Had Lin Gui and Shi Wujiu not wisely submitted and avoided acting foolish like that Demon Envoy, perhaps the dust count would have tripled.

Now, Lin Gui saw that familiar, chilling gaze once more.

"God and Ghosts Can’t Defeat," Yun Wuyue stated faintly, naming the technique she was about to use.

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