The moment the Enlightenment Platform crumbled into dust, Ye Qiu’s figure flashed, appearing twenty metres away.
“It must be because I received the inheritance of Tsukahara’s Sword Saint that the Enlightenment Platform shattered.”
Ye Qiu bowed towards the platform’s direction and turned to descend the mountain.
…
At the Water Moon Sect, within the pavilion.
Killing intent permeated the air.
Qian Shan Xue and Qiu Shan Nan Ge, even fighting together, couldn’t withstand Master Yan Ci. After a few minutes of combat, both were injured, blood trickling from their mouths.
Bang!
Bang!
Master Yan Ci repelled Qiu Shan Nan Ge and Qian Shan Xue with two punches, then said with a smile, “Ladies, I advise you not to resist.”
“You are no match for this humble monk.”
“Surrender obediently to avoid physical suffering.”
Qiu Shan Nan Ge shouted sharply, “Yan Ci, even if I risk my life today, I won’t let you succeed.”
“Sect Leader Qiu Shan, why bother? Wouldn’t it be better for you and your disciple to follow me back to Jiguang Temple? This humble monk guarantees you’ll both be comfortable, haha…”
Master Yan Ci laughed brazenly.
Qiu Shan Nan Ge’s face turned ashen as she charged at Master Yan Ci with her sword.
Buzz!
With a flick of Qiu Shan Nan Ge’s wrist, her long sword instantly unleashed countless sword beams, enveloping Master Yan Ci.
“Useless. Such petty tricks can’t harm this humble monk.” Master Yan Ci’s smile didn’t fade as he extended two fingers and lightly flicked the sword’s edge.
“Clang!”
A tremendous force travelled through the sword to Qiu Shan Nan Ge’s wrist. Her body shuddered as if struck by lightning, retreating uncontrollably.
Step, step, step.
Qiu Shan Nan Ge staggered back over a dozen steps before steadying herself.
Her face was full of shock.
“Sect Leader Qiu Shan, though you’re one of the three martial grandmasters of our Great East, before this humble monk, you’re very weak.”
Master Yan Ci’s lips curled into a smile as he strolled leisurely towards Qiu Shan Nan Ge.
At the same time.
Staring at Qiu Shan Nan Ge’s mature, alluring figure, Master Yan Ci’s eyes gleamed with lust as he said, “I’ve long heard that Yoshida Moriichi was smitten with you. What a pity, Yoshida’s dead and won’t have the fortune to enjoy you.”
“No matter, this humble monk can take his place.”
“Sect Leader Qiu Shan, rest assured, as long as you follow me, I’ll treat you well. I’ve studied the art of the bedchamber.”
Shameless!
Qiu Shan Nan Ge’s face turned livid with rage. These were not the words of an enlightened monk, but worse than a hooligan’s.
“What kind of nonsense master? Scum.”
Qian Shan Xue shouted in anger, her hands swiftly forming seals before her, her lips parting to utter a few words.
“Lin, Bing, Dou, Zhe…”
Boom!
A white light suddenly appeared before Master Yan Ci.
Master Yan Ci raised a palm to block the light, smiling at Qian Shan Xue, “At such a young age, you’ve cultivated the Nine-Word Mantra to the fourth word. Impressive talent.”
“But compared to your beauty, even the finest talent pales.”
“Yet you seem to forget, this humble monk is also proficient in the Nine-Word Mantra, and my cultivation surpasses yours. Using it before me is like showing off in front of an expert.”
As Master Yan Ci spoke, his hands formed seals before him, and with a loud shout, “Lin, Bing, Dou, Zhe, Jie…”
Boom!
A dazzling white light surged towards Qian Shan Xue, brimming with immense force.
“Xiao Xue, retreat!”
Qiu Shan Nan Ge cried out, swiftly stepping in front of Qian Shan Xue, slashing at the white light with her sword.
Bang!
The moment her sword met the white light, Qiu Shan Nan Ge was sent flying.
“Master!”
Qian Shan Xue shouted, her cold eyes flashing with killing intent as she glared at Master Yan Ci, “Bastard, you hurt my master. I’ll fight you to the death.”
Master Yan Ci sneered dismissively, “Qian Shan Xue, even your master is no match for me. What do you have to fight me with?”
“You’d better be smart and go to Jiguang Temple with your master to serve me.”
“If I’m pleased, you’ll be pleased too.”
“But if you insist on resisting today, it won’t change the outcome, only make you suffer more.”
“Qian Shan Xue, will you still resist?”
Qian Shan Xue said nothing, her actions speaking for her.
Her hands began forming seals again.
Seeing this, Master Yan Ci flew into a rage, “Since you’re so stubborn, don’t blame me.”
Bang!
Master Yan Ci suddenly kicked towards Qian Shan Xue’s abdomen.
Seeing the kick, Qian Shan Xue abandoned her attack and quickly stepped back, mainly to protect the child in her womb.
Whoosh!
Master Yan Ci was fast, spinning to Qian Shan Xue’s side and aiming another kick at her abdomen.
This kick was lightning-fast.
As Qian Shan Xue moved to block, a sudden “swish” of sword qi flashed, striking at Master Yan Ci’s right foot.
Master Yan Ci swiftly retreated, standing ten metres away.
“Who?”
Master Yan Ci stared behind Qian Shan Xue, shouting.
Moments later, a figure emerged, clad in tattered clothes, hair dishevelled, face blackened.
“Gurgle gurgle, waji waji…” Master Yan Ci barked with a grim face.
“Xiao Xue, what’s he saying?” Ye Qiu, unable to understand Great East language, asked Qian Shan Xue.
Qian Shan Xue translated, “He said, where did this savage come from?”
“Old bald donkey, you call me a savage? Are you bloody blind?”
Ye Qiu was furious. Though his appearance was a bit rough, it didn’t warrant being mistaken for a savage!
Qian Shan Xue and Qiu Shan Nan Ge, seeing Ye Qiu’s state, were puzzled but also found it slightly amusing.
“Ye Qiu, how did you end up like this…”
Before Qian Shan Xue could finish, Ye Qiu said, “I’ll explain after I deal with this old bald donkey.”
Qiu Shan Nan Ge warned, “Yan Ci is here to avenge Miyamoto Musashi. He’s cultivated four strands of true qi.”
A flicker of surprise passed through Ye Qiu’s eyes as he looked at Master Yan Ci, “You’re here to avenge Miyamoto Musashi?”
“Then you’ve come to the right place.”
“I killed Miyamoto Musashi.”
Master Yan Ci understood Chinese and replied in broken Chinese, “I know Miyamoto Musashi’s skills. Even if you trained for a hundred years, you wouldn’t be his match.”
“Qiu Shan Nan Ge, Qian Shan Xue, I didn’t expect you two to be hiding a wild man in the Water Moon Sect.”
“What, are you both sharing him?”
“Since you like him, I’ll kill him in front of you.”
Master Yan Ci’s hands formed seals before him.
Qian Shan Xue and Qiu Shan Nan Ge quickly moved to Ye Qiu’s sides, ready to assist.
After all, Master Yan Ci was a peerless master with four strands of true qi.
“No need to intervene. I’m enough to handle him.” Ye Qiu stepped forward two paces, looking at Master Yan Ci, “You dared to harm my women. You’re dead today.”
“Arrogant words. This humble monk will send you to your death now.” Master Yan Ci unleashed the Nine-Word Mantra, a dazzling white light blasting towards Ye Qiu’s head.
Having endured even a heavenly tribulation, how could Ye Qiu fear a mere white light?
He stood unmoving.
“Boom!”
The Nine-Word Mantra’s power struck Ye Qiu’s head.
Then, Master Yan Ci saw Ye Qiu grin at him, “Want to try again?”
