Zombie Bodyguard
Chapter 642 - 639: Escape

Chapter 642: Chapter 639: Escape

Lin Tian closed his eyes, and a scene naturally emerged in his mind: East Snake Mountain, Fanyin Temple, a moonlit night, a Sword Dao Ancient Martial Artist in white, brandishing a three-foot-long Qingfeng sword, creating myriad sword shadows.

Then the scene changed: Xikou City, the Xiao Family’s backyard, the gym, a delicate little girl holding a wooden sword, dancing with myriad sword shadows.

Lin Tian suddenly opened his eyes, his pupils reflecting two women performing martial arts, one holding a wooden sword, the other holding a precious sword, their movements and forms identical.

The Fox Concubine’s four attacks were about to hit him, but he still had his eyes closed; all four showed victorious smiles on their faces.

Lin Tian could neither retreat nor dodge because right behind him stood Kikuchi Mika. Should he move away, Kikuchi Mika would immediately be shattered into pieces by Oda Manaka and the three Female Demons’ powerful strikes.

At the critical moment, Lin Tian made his move.

"Sword Energy Cross!" Lin Tian suddenly shouted, shaking the katana in his hand as if it were a longsword.

Indeed, the technique Lin Tian used was the Sword Energy Cross taught by Miss Manxue. The images that had appeared in his mind were of both the lady in white and Xiao Manxuan executing the Sword Energy Cross.

Although Xiao Manxuan had performed the move without the circulation of True Qi, only demonstrating the technique, her execution was very clear and precise, while the lady in white performed the complete version.

Lin Tian had observed both women using Sword Energy Cross with his super vision. Now, as he recalled it, every detail reemerged in his mind.

Of course, Lin Tian’s body also lacked True Qi, but he had strength! As Oda Manaka and her group’s attack was about to hit, Lin Tian suddenly exploded with a burst of Sky-Filling Sword Shadows in front of him. Although there was no Sword Qi, the force was still formidable.

The initial assault of the Crescent Blade was instantly engulfed by sword shadows, and after a series of clinking sounds, the Crescent Blade suddenly flew outward, sprawling into the rocky wall.

Next was the Fox Concubine’s fox phantom. Normally, the Fox Clan didn’t have much combat strength, but there were exceptions, and this Fox Concubine had released a fox phantom.

The fox phantom looked almost similar to a Spiritual Body summoned by a Divine Descent Technique, likely a capability she gained after possessing the body of a sunglasses-wearing man or perhaps a unique feature for Shishen.

While the fox appeared pristine and cute with its white fur, it revealed a ferocious side once it bit near someone. Unfortunately, it encountered the Sword Energy Cross and was shredded to bits as soon as it entered the range of the sword shadows.

Oda Manaka looked even worse; seeing the Sky-Filling Sword Shadows, she attempted to retreat. However, no matter how quickly she retreated, the sleeves of her hands were still shredded. Her fair arms were revealed. If she weren’t a Half Zombie and if the katana was not mere iron, her hands would have been severed.

On the other hand, the hair of Zhen Nv had the advantage, being firm yet flexible, entangling with Lin Tian’s sword momentum. Finally, Lin Tian intensified his effort, and the sword shadows swept all the hair away.

Repelling all attacks, Lin Tian drew back his sword momentum, but before he could even strike a pose, the katana suddenly shattered inch by inch, scattering on the ground.

"Damn it, what a useless sword," Lin Tian complained discontentedly.

"Where did you learn that sword technique? It’s a pity; if you had a better sword, the power would be exponentially greater," Ning Luoxi’s voice came through, tinged with regret.

"Last time, I saw Miss’s master using it and accidentally learned it myself," Lin Tian honestly confessed.

If this had been the past, Ning Luoxi certainly would not have believed such a claim. As an Ancient Martial Artist, she could discern the formidable sophistication of Sword Energy Cross. How could someone learn it just by watching?

However, after the last incident involving learning Meteor Burst, Ning Luoxi had become somewhat convinced.

"Young people really talk big. If you’re so remarkable, then show me this technique and see if you accidentally learn it!" Oda Manaka mocked, initially finding Lin Tian decent, but now realizing that the young also suffer from arrogance.

"Heavenly Light Nine Forms, Zhao Tian Sacred Palm!" As soon as Oda Manaka said it, she raised her immaculate arms. Her fingers met each other palm facing up, arching in a circular form.

Eh, isn’t this the starting stance of "Heavenly Light Nine Forms, Sun Rising in the East" used by the man in sunglasses? Lin Tian’s eyes lit up as he recognized the move.

He immediately activated his super X-ray vision and saw Oda Manaka’s palms phasing, then she stepped forward as the shadows of her palms gathered, pressing down on Lin Tian as if worshipping the deities.

Though the movement seemed slow and devout, when her palms pressed down, a sudden gust of wind arose, making Lin Tian’s clothes flutter noisily. The impact wasn’t there yet, but its momentum was as oppressive as Mount Tai bearing down.

Martial arts from Japan really are something special, Lin Tian thought, then shouted, "Heavenly Light Nine Forms, Sun Rising in the East!"

He pushed his hands upward in a circle countering Oda Manaka’s palms.

With a thunderous boom, Lin Tian’s legs were driven into the ground, but his hands remained unyielding.

"You... how do you know the Sun Rising in the East from Heavenly Light Nine Forms!" Oda Manaka exclaimed in surprise and doubt.

"Not only do I know the Sun Rising in the East, but I also know the Zhao Tian Sacred Palm!" Lin Tian smiled as his hands morphed, pressing his palms toward Oda Manaka.

Caught in her astonishment, Oda Manaka managed to resist briefly before Lin Tian struck her, nailing her into the ground up to her thighs, just as he had been.

Ning Luoxi and the others were stunned. To study and learn an opponent’s martial arts in one viewing, what kind of genius was this? Ning Luoxi now fully believed Lin Tian’s claim that he had accidentally learned it.

"Impossible, how could you know Heavenly Light Nine Forms! This is a secret of Japanese martial arts... a secret!" Oda Manaka spat out blood as she spoke, completely disregarding her injury, her mind still immersed in shock.

"Rest in peace," Lin Tian said coldly, glancing at her, and his right fist roared towards her fontanelle.

The power condensed in his fist was from Meteor Burst, and Lin Tian intended to incapacitate her with a single punch, as he had less than thirty minutes left.

But at the very instant his fist was about to smash down, Lin Tian felt a blur before his eyes, and Oda Manaka vanished from sight, his punch hitting only the air and exploding it.

"Lin Tian, hurry, three Shishen have combined their forces to rescue Oda Manaka. They’re fleeing towards the main hall at the back," Ning Luoxi’s alarmed voice sounded.

Lin Tian turned his head and sure enough, he saw the Fox Concubine and two others quickly running towards the back carrying Oda Manaka. Individually, none of the three Shishen could defeat Lin Tian, but together, their speed was remarkable.

According to the design of the Shrine, the stairs directly lead to the main hall at the back—that’s where they were heading.

"Kikuchi Mika is in your hands, I’ll cut them off, they can’t be allowed to escape, or the trouble will be endless," Lin Tian shouted to Ning Luoxi and the others, then leaped into the air, crossing the chaotic battlefield on the platform and with a thunderous crash, landed on the buildings behind, smashing a large hole.

"Lin Tian, be quick, my talisman is only good for casting the Seven Star Soul-locking Formation once. If we can’t kill the Gu Cultivator within this time, we’ll have to retreat in the last five minutes," the Heavenly Master Girl transmitted her voice to Lin Tian again.