The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 511 - 7 The Target Acquired

Chapter 511: Chapter 7 The Target Acquired

Yin Sword summons Yang Lei, and the clear sky rumbles with thunder.

Qing Yu channeled this clear sky thunder, forming a mighty Thunder Sword, chopping down with force.

The Geng Metal Gang Wind, already clashing indistinguishably with the wind formed by "All Things Become My Sword", suffered a strong blow, the infinite Thunder Light forming a sword that cleaved through the Gang Wind and slashed towards the two behind it, Zhang Xuanlian.

"Hold on!" Zhang Xuanji yelled out.

He still wanted Zhang Xuanlian alive for research, he couldn’t let Qing Yu kill him.

"Don’t even think about it!"

Xuanming, who had been sent flying by Zhang Xuanji’s Thunder Skill, had at some point arrived at one side, the Yang Energy in his palm forming a Fierce Yang, shattering the thunderously falling Thunder Sword.

’The Red Sky Refining Yang Map of Zhenwu Sect.’ Seeing this phenomenon like a fierce sun descending, Qing Yu recognized the name of this martial art.

The Zhenwu Sect followed the path of Taiji Births Yin and Yang, Two Forms Birth Four Symbols, Four Symbols Produce Eight Diagrams, and generations of disciples had been continuously creating new divine skills.

The Four Symbols Ultimate Skills were not the sole absolute skill of the Zhenwu Sect; Beyond the Four Symbols Ultimate Skills there were the Two Forms, and even Taiji. As disciples continued to innovate, there would also be Eight Diagrams.

Although it seemed that many in the Zhenwu Sect used the Four Symbols Ultimate Skills, this was only because the threshold to start the Four Symbols Ultimate Skills was relatively lower, and the derivatives of the Four Symbols helped disciples better comprehend the Eight Diagrams, thus more quickly developing new ultimate skills based on them.

There were quite a few in the Zhenwu Sect who cultivated other ultimate skills.

Like Xuanming, his use of the Red Sky Refining Yang Map was one of the fierce Yang-based ultimate skills of the Two Forms, mightily formidable and extremely domineering.

’Capable of blasting open the Sword of Heavenly Thunder, a Peak Master of Zhenwu Seven Peaks, impressive indeed.’

Although Qing Yu did not take shortcuts and couldn’t rapidly counterattack like Jianchen, who had been able to wield the Xuanyin Twelve Swords and kill gods or Buddha as he faced them, Qing Yu’s own power was also extraordinary, not to mention he had the Lingshuang Sword to assist in enhancing his power.

Being able to blast open the Sword of Heavenly Thunder even while injured, Xuanming’s prowess was undeniable.

One glance and you know the whole leopard: Based on Xuanming alone, there were at least five experts of such level in the Zhenwu Sect. Add to them the Sect Leader Xuan Chen, who presided over Chonghe Peak, and the Zhenwu Three Elders, secluded in deep cultivation behind the Zhenwu Sect, their might was absolutely not to be overlooked.

Although Qing Yu had repeatedly gained the upper hand over the Zhenwu Sect, even turning the favored successor to Sect Leader into a mist of blood amidst ice and snow, the sect’s profound foundation and heritage remained undamaged.

While Qing Yu marveled at Xuanming’s strength, his form flickered suddenly; a chilling, ghostly Sword Qi accompanied him in an instant to Xuanming’s side, as he thrust his sword toward the gravely wounded Xuan Yun.

Qiankun Renwoxing.

This Daoist of the Zhenwu Sect had earlier been negligent, injured by three bursts of Xuanyin Sword Energy and then his combined technique was broken; now the Xuanyin Sword Energy erupted again inside his body, his wounds bleeding profusely. If Qing Yu’s thrust landed, Xuan Yun would have perished immediately.

Of course, Xuanming at the side would not just watch, fiery light erupted once again, a fist imbued with intense Yang Energy slamming toward the eerie green glow of the Lingshuang Sword.

"Clang—"

A sound of hammering iron resounded, the Lingshuang Sword vibrated intensely, causing Qing Yu’s hand to numb.

Being able to maintain such powerful combat strength even while injured indicated that Xuanming’s realm was at least at the Golden Core Eighth Transition.

After Xuanming repelled the Lingshuang Sword, he was about to raise his hand to attack Qing Yu.

"Brother Xuanji!"

Amid the thunderous roars akin to the descent of the Thunder God, Zhang Xuanji, wielding thunder and lightning, struck down.

Taking over from Xuanming, Qing Yu seized the opportunity to spin around and reach out to grab the severely injured Zhang Xuanlian.

The true target today had always been Zhang Xuanlian from the Dragon Tiger Mountain, a True Core Realm Martial Artist. The Zhenwu Sect was merely incidental.

Although Qing Yu was curious about the Zhenwu Sect’s True Pill and wanted to study it, he understood the priorities.

With a swift movement, he caught Zhang Xuanlian and rapidly pressed on the Hidden Meridians around his body, implanting Tribulation Power and activating the Hidden Meridians to trigger the Black Sky Tribulation.

An itching sensation that was both hollow and bone-deep instantly spread across Zhang Xuanlian’s body—his Hidden Meridians continuously absorbing his True Qi, rendering him powerless to resist.

"Brother Xuanji, let’s go!"

With one hand grabbing the convulsing Zhang Xuanlian, afflicted by the Black Sky Tribulation, Qing Yu quickly retreated.

With his objective achieved, Zhang Xuanji no longer tangled with Xuanming. He unleashed a Palming Thunder at the severely injured Xuan Yun, forcing Xuanming to stay and protect him, and quickly made their escape.

Xuanming wanted to pursue, but seeing his fellow disciple continuously bleeding, he had to give up.

The Xuanyin Sword Energy lurking in the wound prevented even a True Core Realm Martial Artist’s control from closing the wound—its sinister and tricky nature continuously eroding his vitality. Without immediate assistance, Xuan Yun feared he was doomed.

Thus, there was no choice—bad luck for the fellows from Dragon Tiger Mountain.

The relationship between the Zhenwu Sect and Dragon Tiger Mountain wasn’t specifically bad, otherwise Xuanming wouldn’t have tried to chase after Qing Yu and Zhang Xuanji to rescue Zhang Xuanlian.

But to say it was good would be an overstatement.

The Zhenwu Sect and Dragon Tiger Mountain, one a branch lineage from the Dao Ancestor and the other a direct lineage, their same origin from the Dao Ancestor didn’t prevent underlying differences in their inheritances creating a gap.

Dragon Tiger Mountain, holding onto its identity as the direct lineage of Dao Ancestor, maintained close relations with the seldom involved Supreme Taoist Sect, gaining many conveniences and sustaining a significant advantage—an aspect the Zhenwu Sect greatly resented.

The Zhenwu Sect had several times suddenly risen up, overturning Dragon Tiger Mountain’s leadership—moments when they were the envied leaders of the Taoist sects and also earned the wary eye of Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Therefore, while their relationship wasn’t deadly, expecting one to sacrifice themselves to save the other was utterly impossible.

Putting aside Xuanming who had stopped, meanwhile, Qing Yu and Zhang Xuanji hurried along, taking the captured Zhang Xuanlian back to a hidden base of the Shadow Pavilion in the small town.

After feeding Zhang Xuanlian a Dragon and Tiger Pill concocted by Zhang Xuanji, Qing Yu lifted his hand to extract the Xuanyin Sword Energy embedded in Zhang Xuanlian’s facial wound.

The Sword Intent of the Xuanyin Su Sword was extremely spirited. With Zhang Xuanlian heavily injured and unconscious, if left unchecked, the Xuanyin Sword Energy would possibly burrow into his brain, destroying it and extinguishing his vitality.

Qing Yu certainly didn’t want to go through the trouble of capturing only to bring back a dead man.

"You too are injured; do you want me to treat you?" asked Zhang Xuanji, seemingly very concerned.

"No need," Qing Yu flatly refused.

Really, if you could manage not to look so curious, with that dissecting gaze while you speak, that would be great—it’s clearly ill-intentioned. Your acting skills aren’t up to par, Brother Xuanji.

"If you allow me to study your True Pill, I will hand over the complete scriptures of the ’Nine Tripods Elixir Scripture’ to you. Even more, if you have researched the latter part of the ’Nine Tripods Elixir Scripture,’ I will also transfer them all to you," Zhang Xuanji deceitfully enticed, unwilling to give up.

No helping it, Qing Yu’s True Pill was just too tempting.

PS: Cough cough, it seems I’m a bit off today; only managed three uploads so far. I guess I will make it up tomorrow.

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