The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 357 - 169: Miscalculated

Chapter 357: Chapter 169: Miscalculated

"Found him."

In black attire, holding the "Heavenly Calculation Inheritance," most importantly, that aura manipulating Feng Yun from the shadows— who else could it be but Gong Ziyu?

Qiao Baixuan formed a seal with his hands, the "Fate Derivation Wheel" spun, shifting the perspective towards the front of the black figure.

Everyone present, even the Divinity Realm warrior Zhang Yuanlu, stared intently at the scene displayed.

Though Gong Ziyu was only from the Divine Origin Realm, his techniques were far beyond what a Divine Origin Realm martial artist should possess. If allowed to grow, he would at the very least become a formidable figure who could turn the heavens and the earth.

However, now there was no chance for Gong Ziyu to become anything significant. Once his face became visible, despite not yet finding where Gong Ziyu was, there would be no place for him in this vast world.

Getting closer, almost seeing the side of Gong Ziyu’s face now.

"Hmph!"

The black figure suddenly looked sideways, fixing his gaze on the people watching the wheel.

At that moment, they all saw most of his face, enveloped in darkness, with only one eye looking their way, exuding supreme authority.

"How dare you peep, you insignificant beings!"

Each word struck their hearts, and with every word spoken, Qiao Baixuan swallowed, as blood surged up his throat.

"This is bad!"

Seeing Qiao Baixuan losing control over his body, and even though constantly injured, still maintaining the "Fate Derivation Wheel," Zhang Yuanlu made a decisive move, raised his hand, and struck. The Dragon Tiger Qi whistled out, instantly shattering the layers of the "Fate Derivation Wheel" and knocking the Heavenly Destiny Compass from Qiao Baixuan’s hand.

With the compass gone, Qiao Baixuan was freed. His body weakened, he nearly collapsed.

"Young Hero Qiao." Zhang Yuanlu dashed to Qiao Baixuan’s side, supporting his falling body.

He took out an Elixir, fed it to Qiao Baixuan, and continuously infused True Qi to aid his healing.

"Elder Brother, what just happened...?" Zhang Yuanfeng also supported Zhang Yangping.

The counterattack by the black figure had instilled fear even in him, a True Core Realm martial artist, and he too suffered minor injuries. Zhang Yangping was similarly affected; though not as severely as Qiao Baixuan, the caster, the disparity in strength with the black figure meant that his injuries were not light.

"Could it be that Young Hero Qiao has sensed something about Demon Young Master? I heard that Demon Young Master also seized half of the Heavenly Calculation Inheritance. If he handed that half over to the high ranks of the Heavenly Demon Palace, then just now..."

Zhang Yuanfeng hadn’t finished speaking when he was interrupted by Zhang Yuanlu, "It couldn’t have been someone from the Heavenly Demon Palace. That person, although seemingly demonic, carried an air of nobility, starkly different from the Demonic Qi of the Heavenly Demon Palace."

As a sect with an equally ancient heritage, Dragon Tiger Mountain certainly knew of the existence of the Heavenly Demon Palace, having historically stopped several attempts by the Heavenly Demon Palace to eradicate the Six Demon Sects. Thus, Dragon Tiger Mountain had had quite some dealings with the Heavenly Demon Palace.

By then, under Zhang Yuanlu’s treatment, Qiao Baixuan was also slowly regaining consciousness, and he coughed softly, "Demon Young Master and I do not have as deep a karmic connection as Gong Ziyu, so I couldn’t possibly have calculated something related to Demon Young Master. Just now, it must have been the ultimate possessor of the "Geodetic Secret Manual" that Gong Ziyu took, not expecting such a powerful master behind Gong Ziyu."

A master, and an extremely powerful one at that.

Just now, that person counterattacked through the air, and even Zhang Yuanlu, a warrior from the Divinity Realm of Dragon Tiger Mountain, felt inferior. Such a warrior must be close to the level of the top ten Supreme warriors on the Heavenly List.

"I also did not expect that Gong Ziyu, who always seemed to have no significant background, would have such a terrifying supporter." Qiao Baixuan coughed repeatedly, "However, it was by using the ’Geodetic Secret Manual’ as the calculation point that I managed to trace this warrior. If we pay attention in the future, although it will be difficult to trace Gong Ziyu, it won’t be impossible for me."

"Are you planning to continue the divination?" Qiao Baixuan asked.

Gong Ziyu had never shown any background, so Dragon Tiger Mountain always thought Gong Ziyu must have one; otherwise, it wouldn’t be possible for him to reach Divine Origin Realm at such a young age. However, it probably wasn’t very strong; otherwise, Zhang Yangping wouldn’t have driven Gong Ziyu to the point of a break with Dragon Tiger Mountain, heading in a direction where both fish and net are destroyed.

But now, it seemed Dragon Tiger Mountain had thought wrong; Gong Ziyu’s background was not just strong—it was explosively strong. Just that single black shadow striking through the air had already made people extremely wary. Was it really wise to offend such a powerful figure?

Thinking about the consequences of further investigation, Zhang Yuanlu glared fiercely at Zhang Yangping. If it weren’t for his reckless actions, Dragon Tiger Mountain wouldn’t have fallen into this dilemma.

They had already shed a lot of blood two days ago to satisfy the Shadow King, and now they would have to provoke such a powerful figure again; Zhang Yangping really had stirred up a huge mess this time.

"Continue calculating," Zhang Yuanlu said grimly.

As previously mentioned, Dragon Tiger Mountain was indeed in a difficult position. With so many Taoists killed and subordinate Taoist temples annihilated, if Dragon Tiger Mountain did not fiercely retaliate, they would face a huge loss of face.

For some top sects, face matters could be more important than anything else. Moreover, if they didn’t retaliate, all the subordinate Taoist temples would lose faith and respect; Dragon Tiger Mountain’s leading position in the Taoist community could be said to have directly collapsed. How could that be acceptable?

So, after all, the conclusion was still the same—Gong Ziyu must die.

Even if there was a terrifying warrior backing him, he must die.

Dragon Tiger Mountain, as the current head of the Taoist community, was not weaker than the Great Zen Temple in terms of strength.

"If that’s the case, then I will calculate it once more."

Saying that, Qiao Baixuan raised his hand to summon the Heavenly Destiny Abacus, ready to use the "Fate Derivation Wheel" again.

"Shouldn’t you heal your injuries first before calculating?" Zhang Yuanlu asked with concern.

"If I wait until my injuries heal, I might not be able to locate Gong Ziyu," Qiao Baixuan said with a bitter smile. "That person just now is clearly the powerful supporter behind Gong Ziyu. He has already noticed someone was making calculations after our previous offense. If Gong Ziyu realizes he is being calculated and stays near that terrifying warrior, even if my master himself comes, it would be difficult to make any calculations."

"In that case, Young Hero Qiao, please take this pill first."

Zhang Yuanlu thought for a moment and then took out a Jade Box and opened it.

"Roar—"

"Growl—"

As the Jade Box was opened, the sound of dragons roaring and tigers howling emerged; thick Dan Qi transformed into dragons and tigers, flying and leaping within the box, encircling a golden pill.

"Dragon Tiger Golden Pill!" Qiao Baixuan exclaimed.

"Indeed, it is the Dragon Tiger Golden Pill."