The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS -
Chapter 373 - 185 Yan Nanfei
Chapter 373: Chapter 185 Yan Nanfei
Zhanxue Mansion of the Lin Family.
Its ancestors were originally members of the remnants of the Great Zhou Imperial Family who traveled to the Northern Land. Due to their loyalty to the Imperial Family, they were generously rewarded by the Emperor of Northern Zhou at that time.
Also beneficiaries of this favor, the Lin Family had weathered ups and downs over the years, yet they had still remained upright and unyielding in the Zhanxue Mansion.
However, this family, once loyal to the Northern Zhou, had now begun to change their nature.
Others might not be aware, but Blood Bat No.1 and Ji Tang, standing outside of the Lin Mansion, knew that the Lin Family had secretly pledged allegiance to the Cangsheng Sect months ago, and had even cunningly outplayed the Azure Dragon Association when they had come to subdue the Lin Family.
Remembering their last visit to the Lin Mansion, a near-death experience, both Blood Bat No.1 and Ji Tang displayed grim expressions, radiating murderous intent.
"Unfortunately, the Dragon Chief hasn’t permitted us to deploy the Demon Blade Guard, only allowing the Blood Bat Guards and Exorcism Sword Guard to come," Blood Bat No.1 said helplessly.
Without the Demon Blade Guard, their pressure had indeed increased.
The Lin Family was no ordinary family; over three hundred years of heritage had seen a Divine Origin Realm Martial Artist in each generation, which wasn’t a small matter.
The current Lin Family Master, Lin Zhanjie, was a Divine Origin Realm Martial Artist, and at a little over forty years old, he was in his prime, presenting a significant challenge to both Blood Bat No.1 and Ji Tang.
"This time, if Lin Zhanjie comes out, that person will have to make a move," said Blood Bat No.1.
That person was a skilled master sent by the Dragon Head Sect to replace the Demon Blade Guard. The reason for not deploying the Demon Blade Guard was precisely because of that person.
From Blood Bat No.1’s perspective, the Dragon Head was likely giving that person an opportunity to hone his combat experience.
Honestly, in Blood Bat No.1’s view, though that person was strong, his experience in combat was somewhat lacking, and it was a wonder how he had cultivated to the Divine Origin Realm.
"That person? Better not let Lin Zhanjie knock him down," Ji Tang scoffed.
Ordinarily, aside from killing, the Dragon Chief hardly meddled in the trivial matters of the Azure Dragon Association. Ji Tang was ranked right below one person (referring to Blood Bat No.1) and above tens of thousands within the Association.
However, unexpectedly, a Second Dragon Head appeared one day in the Azure Dragon Association, shifting Ji Tang from just below one to below two.
And recently, although no Third Dragon Head had suddenly appeared, Ji Tang guessed that day was likely not far off.
Suddenly, a Divine Origin Realm Martial Artist was forced into the Azure Dragon Association by Dragon Head Young Master Yu.
As soon as this Divine Origin Realm Martial Artist appeared, Young Master Yu began limiting the action of the powerfully lethal Demon Blade Guard, handing all Divine Origin Realm opponents to this new arrival.
Yet, although this new arrival possessed Divine Origin Realm Cultivation, his combat experience truly did not do justice to his profound abilities.
His strength was formidable, but his experience in facing enemies was exceedingly sparse. He looked as if he belonged to those rich heir types, nurtured on elixirs, lacking any hint of bloodshed about him.
In fact, if not for the need to temper one’s mind in the Divine Origin Realm, risking death in a single misstep, Ji Tang would truly have thought he’d been purely built on elixirs.
"Don’t be sarcastic. He may be inexperienced, but he learns fast. The two factions he eliminated before should contribute to his experience. Don’t worry, it should be fine."
Blood Bat No.1 was full of confidence, even offering Ji Tang reassurance.
However, his confidence didn’t stem from that mighty ally, but rather from the Azure Dragon Association’s Dragon Chief. For Blood Bat No.1, who had been repeatedly brainwashed, Master Yu’s words were absolute, never wrong. If he said that person could do it, then that person absolutely could.
"Let’s not think about it anymore, let’s start the attack."
Ji Tang waved his hand and numerous figures dressed in black Blood Clothes surged forward towards Lin Mansion.
The gatekeeper had not yet spoken when he was silenced by a slender sword slicing through his throat. Following that, with the aid of explosives to blast the gate open, the assassins of the Azure Dragon Association charged directly into the mansion without even bothering to climb over the walls.
"Who dares to attack the Lin Family?"
A roaring sound, like the furious howl of the wind, echoed through the air. A figure swiftly approached from afar and in the blink of an eye, arrived in front of Lin Mansion.
Lin Family Master, Lin Zhanjie, was alerted and came forward to confront the enemy.
"Lin Family Master, Lin Zhanjie, has come out."
"Nonsense, with the explosives opening the gate, if Lin Zhanjie didn’t come out, then he must be deaf," remarked Blood Bat No.1 irritably.
"Charge," commanded Blood Bat No.1, and all the assassins from the Azure Dragon Association swarmed in, aiming to eliminate any living person standing in their way.
As for Lin Zhanjie, someone else would deal with him.
A slight breeze stirred, and a figure in white attire with a black mask stepped forward to block Lin Zhanjie from aiding others.
This individual wielded no weapons, using only bare hands to fight—an agile and versatile hand technique. Sometimes, it carried a hint of ghostly charm, forcing Lin Zhanjie to be extremely cautious and undistracted in response.
"Ding—"
Lin Zhanjie’s sword tip was effortlessly caught between the fingers of his opponent. With a flick of the adversary’s fingers, a crisp sound rang from the blade.
Then, with a gentle wave of the hand, the long sword was involuntarily directed towards Lin Zhanjie himself, forcing him into an awkward defense.
Again, it was that bizarre technique of using the opponent’s force against themselves.
Lin Zhanjie could not describe how exquisitely the other employed the technique of leveraging force; the application reached the pinnacle of mastery. With just a slight touch, his own sword felt as if it was not his own.
The sword was in his hand, yet entirely controlled by the opponent. A light flick of the blade or a slight brush of the edge was enough to redirect the sword, causing it to strike back at its wielder.
Lin Zhanjie staggered back several steps in a flurry, finally escaping the range of the attack. He looked down in horror at the sword in his hand.
At that moment, the blade remained sharp and pristine, as if untouched by dust. It showed no sign that it had nearly turned on its master five times.
"Who exactly are you, and why do you collude with the Azure Dragon Association to attack the Lin Family?" Lin Zhanjie asked the white-clothed assassin.
"Yan Nanfei, here to take your life."
Saying this, the white-clothed assassin extended his right hand towards Lin Zhanjie’s face as if to envelop it in his palm.
"Lin Zhanjie, you should know what you have done. Conspiring with a malicious cult, utterly unforgivable. Now, your reckoning has arrived."
Looking at the palm aligned with his head, Lin Zhanjie suddenly felt a palpitation—an ominous premonition, a surge of the impulse to flee.
Trusting his instincts, Lin Zhanjie immediately thought of making a desperate escape.
Regrettably, before he could act on the thought, Lin Zhanjie saw the hand that was once distant now pressing down towards the top of his skull.
"Never," Lin Zhanjie hastily swung his sword, launching his move "Sword Swinging Clouds."
His sword momentum was dense, and his Sword Qi was rampant, sweeping away the clouds.
Those who achieved Divine Origin always had unique skills; Lin Zhanjie’s "Sword Swinging Clouds" was his ultimate move, one that had accompanied him for half his life and should stave off this strange foe.
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