[Wuxia] The Romantic Hero's Harem Chronicles - Part 1-3

Chapter 001 The Storm Is Brewing

A piece of news spread like wildfire throughout the martial arts world: Li Wuxin, the leader of the most powerful gang in the land, the Righteous Path, had suddenly died of a violent illness. Liu Xing, an unknown figure in the gang, became the leader overnight. His first act upon taking office was to order the hunt down Wang Tian, the first vice leader of the Righteous Path, who was known for his benevolence and chivalry. The reason given was that Wang Tian had killed Li Wuxin. Upon receiving the news, Wang Tian fled immediately, but his family of over 130 people was hunted down and killed by Liu Xing. In grief and anger, Wang Tian stormed the headquarters of the Righteous Path and confronted Liu Xing. The two sides argued and fought fiercely. After injuring more than ten experts of the Righteous Path, Wang Tian was finally defeated and fled with serious injuries. The Righteous Path even issued a bounty: 5,000 taels of silver for anyone who could report Wang Tian's whereabouts, and 50,000 taels of silver for anyone who could deliver Wang Tian's head.

This incident became the focus of people's conversations, and some busybodies even loitered around Zhifang, where Wang Tian frequently appeared, hoping to try their luck. Although these people knew their skills were far inferior to Wang Tian's and dared not dream of taking his head, they hoped to find out his whereabouts so they could collect the five thousand taels of silver from the Righteous Alliance and live a life of comfort.

However, some highly respected masters in the martial arts world shook their heads repeatedly upon hearing the news. They recalled how heroic Li Wuxin had been, cleaving the Five Tigers of Mount Hua in two, bringing peace to the surrounding area for over a decade, and slaying the Four Evils of Poyang Lake, allowing the people of the Poyang Lake region to live in peace and prosperity. It was truly lamentable that he had died so mysteriously.

As for Wang Tian, his heroic act of retrieving the head of the Japanese pirate leader who had invaded our borders from a thousand troops was still vivid in our minds. Now, however, he had become the murderer of Li Wuxin. This was something that the older generation of martial arts figures could not accept to some extent, because they knew that Li Wuxin and Wang Tian were best friends and brothers who had shared life and death. They had gone through thick and thin together, fought side by side, founded the chivalrous path, and carried it forward.

Some of the older generation of martial arts masters also remembered this incident: one day, Wang Tian was seriously injured and needed a miraculous healing medicine, but this medicine was only in the hands of the Japanese pirates. Without hesitation, Li Wuxin rushed more than two hundred miles overnight, bravely stormed the Japanese pirate headquarters, and single-handedly fought more than thirty Japanese pirate masters, finally obtaining the miraculous medicine. However, Li Wuxin was injured in the process, damaging his heart and lungs, leaving him with a lifelong illness. In the memories of older generations of martial arts masters, there is a story: In their youth, Li Wuxin fell into the hands of Japanese pirates. Wang Tian came alone to rescue him. At that time, neither of them had fully mastered their martial arts, and Li Wuxin was in the hands of the pirates. Wang Tian knew that his mission was a death sentence. Those around him tried to dissuade him, but Wang Tian only said one sentence: "Li Wuxin is my brother." He then flew off without hesitation. During the rescue, a pirate said that if Wang Tian crippled one of his arms, he would release Li Wuxin. Without saying a word, Wang Tian picked up his knife and cut off the pirate's arm. The Japanese pirates were stunned by Wang Tian's incredible bravery, but they broke their promise and attacked him en masse, wanting to kill him. Wang Tian fought back fearlessly, sustaining eighteen knife wounds all over his body. Finally, he couldn't hold on any longer, but a senior martial arts master happened to pass by and rescued them both. Li Wuxin's first words after being rescued were, "You shouldn't have come." Wang Tian replied, "With my brother here, I'd come even through mountains of knives and seas of fire." After that, the two didn't speak again, but held hands tightly.

Moved by their brotherly bond, the senior master immediately wanted to take them as disciples. Wang Tian joined the master's school, while Li Wuxin, having already found a master, left on his own. Later, through a fortuitous encounter, their martial arts skills greatly improved, and the two returned to the martial world, founding the Xia Yi Shou (侠、义首).

The conversation between Li Wuxin and Wang Tian after Li Wuxin's rescue became a classic tale among martial arts practitioners, a must-have line for passionate young people to exchange when making friends.

These two events were celebrated in the martial arts world. However, these two men were involved in a tragic turn of events: Li Wuxin was killed, and Wang Tian, falsely accused of murdering Li Wuxin, disappeared without a trace. While the martial arts community shook their heads and sighed, some doubts arose in their hearts. But these were matters within the martial arts community itself; some, though suspicious, kept their thoughts to themselves, daring not to speak out, for everyone understood the principle of minding one's own business.

Before this news had even subsided, a series of devastating tragedies struck the martial arts world.

Lin Feng, a powerful figure from Shaanxi, known as the Invincible Iron Palm, was struck three times in quick succession and killed instantly on his way to a friend's banquet.

Liu Yunfei, the Invincible Leg, was attacked while drinking tea at home, struck in the abdomen, and died on the spot.

Laughing King Kong Tie Huaiyuan was killed with a single palm strike at his doorstep…

Among these dead were powerful figures or martial arts masters, once renowned and influential in the martial world. Yet, these pillars of the martial arts community all died mysteriously, all by the same palm strike. Family and friends were present when they died, and they all saw the killer. Unfortunately, the killer was masked, so his face was obscured. However, the killer's figure closely resembled someone else: Wang Tian, who had just killed Li Wuxin. Moreover, the palm strike was one of Wang Tian's most proficient skills. Therefore, various rumors unanimously pointed the finger at the fleeing Wang Tian. Even those who initially believed Wang Tian would kill Li Wuxin began to waver. In the mouths of some emotionally charged martial artists, Wang Tian became synonymous with scoundrel.

These martial arts masters became increasingly fearful, for no one knew who Wang Tian's next target would be. Perhaps they themselves would be his next prey. Therefore, they reduced their spending, strengthened defenses at home, and some even went so far as to keep their weapons by their pillows at night, just in case Wang Tian attacked them unarmed.

Upon hearing of Li Wuxin's death, the Japanese pirates also began to stir. When Li Wuxin was alive, every time the pirates invaded the border, he would suppress them, each time severely weakening them. In the eyes of the pirates, Li Wuxin and his chivalrous path were an invincible legend; some even swore oaths using Li Wuxin and his path, demonstrating just how much they feared him.

Now that Li Wuxin is dead, and his right-hand man Wang Tian is also accused of killing him, with these two major threats gone, the power of the chivalrous path has been greatly diminished. This news naturally made the Japanese pirates ecstatic. So, after a few years of silence, the Japanese pirates began to invade the Central Plains again. However, perhaps because they had suffered too many losses at the hands of the chivalrous path and the martial arts world of the Central Plains, they acted cautiously and their advance was not fast. They only made some probing attacks and did not pose any real threat to the Central Plains.

For a time, internal and external troubles plagued the entire Central Plains martial arts world. Some martial artists were constantly frowning, as if the end of the world had arrived. Others, unwilling to surrender, rallied support, hoping to gather the strength of capable individuals to resist the Japanese pirates' invasion. They quickly formed an organization called the "Anti-Japanese Pirate Alliance." Unfortunately, this organization, being hastily established, lacked a core leader, clear doctrines, and strong fighting power. However, for the Central Plains martial arts world, this organization might be their only hope.

At this time, exciting news spread: someone had discovered Wang Tian's whereabouts in Jiujiang. Immediately, this news spread like wildfire throughout the north and south of the Yangtze River. The Chivalrous Alliance mobilized its entire strength to head south, aiming to annihilate Wang Tian in one fell swoop. Martial arts masters, to resolve their own concerns, also rushed south to Jiujiang, also wanting to kill Wang Tian. The entire martial arts world seemed to be captivated by this event, setting aside the matter of the Japanese pirate invasion.

Suddenly, Jiujiang seemed to be teeming with people, making this small town nestled against the mountains and beside the water bustling with activity.

Chen Yu walked along the street, seemingly doing nothing, but as he watched the increasing number of pedestrians, he couldn't help but feel secretly pleased. For people in their profession, the more people there were, the more opportunities they had to make money.

Chen Yu was a boy of about fourteen or fifteen years old. Even he himself couldn't say where he was from or what his parents did. Since he was old enough to understand, Chen Yu had lived alone, making a living by swindling. Everyone in Jiujiang knew this handsome boy with clear eyes and bright features. Some people even took pity on him and would sometimes give him some food to help him survive.

Chen Yu wasn't ungrateful; he knew the people of Jiujiang had been kind to him. Therefore, he only targeted people from other places to swindle, never targeting people from Jiujiang. However, even if he wanted to swindle, he couldn't, because everyone knew him and his profession.

As Chen Yu walked, he watched the people coming and going on the street, carefully observing the pedestrians, wondering who would take care of his dinner. Suddenly, a pair of hands gently patted Chen Yu's shoulder, and a voice rang in his ear: "Kid, how do I get to Xunyang Tower?"

Chen Yu was startled at first, but upon hearing the accent from another region, he was secretly delighted that his dinner was secured. He turned his head and looked at the person who had come. He found that the person was a chubby middle-aged man who was looking at him. Chen Yu smiled and said, "Brother, are you going to Xunyang Tower? That place is hard to find. Let me take you there."

The middle-aged man lightly kicked Chen Yu and said, "Who is your brother, you little beggar? Call me 'Grandpa'."

Chen Yu was secretly angry, but looking at the man's figure, he could only smile and say, "Grandpa, Grandpa." In his heart, however, he cursed the middle-aged man's relatives within three generations.

The middle-aged man, unaware of Chen Yu's inner turmoil, smiled slightly at Chen Yu's sweet address: "That's more like it. Kid, lead the way. When we get there, maybe I'll be in a good mood and give you two coins to buy some steamed buns."

Chen Yu cursed inwardly: "Damn it, two coins? You think I'm a beggar? I'm a celebrity in Jiujiang City! If I don't swindle some money from you today, I'll have wasted all these years in Jiujiang City!" Thinking this, Chen Yu dared not show it on his face, feigning an innocent smile as he said to the middle-aged man: "Sir, thank you in advance."

The middle-aged man grew impatient and kicked Chen Yu again: "Damn it, stop talking nonsense and lead the way!"

Chen Yu tried to dodge, but failed, taking another kick to the leg. He was even angrier, thinking to himself: 'Just wait and see how I deal with you.' He said nothing, turned around, and led the middle-aged man. Xunyang Tower was clearly to the east, but he headed west.

People who knew Chen Yu pointed and whispered about the middle-aged man, as if they could see the man's expression when he was being deceived, their faces still smiling. The middle-aged man, seeing the people pointing and whispering at him, didn't understand what was happening and felt extremely uncomfortable. He urged Chen Yu to hurry up.

Chen Yu cursed inwardly, "Trying to die sooner rather than later." Ignoring the middle-aged man's urging, Chen Yu quickened his pace. The middle-aged man followed behind Chen Yu, seemingly lost in thought. Chen Yu walked on, his mind racing, trying to figure out how to trick the man. As he walked, Chen Yu remembered a rumor circulating in the martial arts world, and a thought suddenly struck him.

Finding an opportunity, Chen Yu muttered to himself, "Sigh, I'm leading the way for you, but that old man will go hungry." The burly man, hearing Chen Yu's words, became impatient and kicked Chen Yu hard from behind again: "Kid, stop talking nonsense, just lead the way." Chen Yu received another kick to the buttocks, cursing inwardly but daring not to retaliate. He walked ahead of the middle-aged man, rubbing his backside and muttering to himself, "That old man is so kind. He never hits or scolds me, and even gives me money to buy food. I just can't understand how such a good person could have an iron hand." Chen Yu deliberately raised his voice when he said "iron hand," hoping to attract the man's attention. Sure enough, the man's heart skipped a beat at the mention of "iron hand," and he turned around, his eyes gleaming. "Young man, what does the old man you described look like?" he asked, his tone becoming more polite because he needed something from him. Seeing that the man had fallen for his trick, Chen Yu chuckled and said, "The old man isn't particularly tall, just has a very fierce face, but he's very polite to me. He always hides in one place and won't let me tell anyone where he is." Chen Yu, recalling the rumors circulating in the martial arts world, imagined Wang Tian as the villain he envisioned. A villain, of course, would have a fierce appearance. The man, hearing this, was filled with doubt: "If this kid's old man really is Wang Tian, then Wang Tian doesn't look fierce at all. If he isn't, who else in the martial arts world would impersonate Iron Hand and hide?" After thinking it over, he found a reason: "That's right, Wang Tian is constantly being chased; even the most amiable face would turn fierce." Thinking this, he felt relieved. The man's heart pounded, but he forced a smile and said, "Young brother, can you tell me where that old man is?" Chen Yu's expression turned serious: "No, that old man told me not to tell anyone where he is." The man became anxious: "I'm different. I'm that man's best friend. If he knows I'm here, he'll definitely ask you to tell me where he is." Chen Yu, still somewhat doubtful, looked the man up and down. Hearing Chen Yu's lips soften, the man grew even more anxious: "Really? Would I lie to you? If you don't believe me, I swear to God." Chen Yu chuckled inwardly: "You really aren't lying to me? No, no, if I tell you where that old man lives, he'll never give me money to buy food again. No, no, I'll take you to Xunyang Tower then." Upon hearing Chen Yu's words, the man hurriedly pulled out a handful of silver notes from his pocket, took one out, and stuffed it into Chen Yu's hand, saying, "Young brother, I really want to see this friend. Please help me, tell me where he is, okay?" Chen Yu glanced at the silver note the man had placed in his hand out of the corner of his eye. Seeing that it only contained twenty taels, he pretended to return the note to the man, saying, "No, no, a man of his word. How can I go back on my promise?" As he said this, his eyes were fixed on the silver note in the man's hand. Hearing Chen Yu's words, but with his eyes fixed on the silver note in his hand, the man knew what was going on. He blocked Chen Yu's hand from handing over the note and pulled out another one. Chen Yu saw that this one was for five hundred taels, and his heart pounded. His hand trembled slightly as he took the note. After holding it, he pinched his thigh hard with his other hand. A sharp pain confirmed that he wasn't dreaming. Overjoyed, Chen Yu shouted in his heart, "I'm rich! I'm rich!" The man, having handed over a five-hundred-tael note, felt a pang of regret, but the thought that he could immediately snatch back the five hundred and twenty taels of silver note as soon as Chen Yu told him Wang Tian's whereabouts made him feel a little better. Seeing Chen Yu staring blankly at the silver note, the man coughed lightly. "Young brother, we hit it off immediately. Consider this a small gift from me. Take it and tell me where my friend is. I heard news of him and I'm frantic. I really want to see him right away." Chen Yu cursed inwardly, "Are you kidding me? What friend? He clearly wants to know Wang Tian's whereabouts so he can inform on him and claim the reward. And you call us old friends? You're a real jerk! If I knew Wang Tian, I'd kick him a few times. If I knew Wang Tian..." "He's already claimed his reward, why would he wait to tell you? He's got no brains!" Chen Yu thought to himself, but didn't show it on his face. With a smile, he said to the man, "No, if I tell you, you'll take the silver back. What am I supposed to do then?" The man, his thoughts exposed by Chen Yu, remained unfazed: "How could that be, young brother? You know my character. Do you think I'm the kind of person who does that kind of thing?" Chen Yu thought to himself, "Of course I would. Look at you, changing your mind like flipping a book. What wouldn't you do?"

Seeing Chen Yu still hesitating, the man grew even more anxious, saying, "Young brother, I won't lie to you. I keep my word. Just tell me, and I'll leave immediately. Or, tell me from a distance. Once I know my friend's whereabouts, you can turn around and leave. I won't be able to catch you." He secretly resolved that once he knew Wang Tian's location, he would thoroughly torment the boy to vent his anger.

Chen Yu, unaware of the man's intentions, thought the man's plan was good and ran off, giving the man a random location before turning and running.

But he hadn't run more than a few steps when he felt a tightness in his collar, his body was thrown into the air, and he crashed heavily to the ground. Chen Yu knew he was in trouble, regretting his lack of experience. How could a weak child like himself outrun a martial arts master with superb lightness skills? It was only because Chen Yu was blinded by the promise of five bundles of twenty taels of silver that he hadn't considered this possibility; otherwise, with his quick wit, he wouldn't have overlooked this.

The man walked up to Chen Yu, his eyes flashing with a menacing light: "Kid, you've really messed with me."

Chen Yu was startled, thinking the man had discovered his deception, but the man's expression didn't seem to confirm it. Realizing the man was bluffing, Chen Yu steeled himself: "I've told you the location, what more do you want? Weren't you going to find your friend? Why are you still here? Fine, I'll just return the silver notes to you."

The man saw Chen Yu's anxious demeanor and didn't think he was lying. Little did he know that Chen Yu was anxious because he wanted to return the silver notes and become penniless again.

The man snatched the silver note from Chen Yu's hand and put it in his pocket. He said to Chen Yu, "Alright, I'll trust you this once. Lead the way." The man was still uneasy. He thought that if this kid lied to him, and he gave the chivalrous gang false information, they would eat him alive. But he didn't dare to go alone to verify whether Wang Tian was really there. Thinking of Wang Tian's terrifying martial arts, he didn't dare. So he made up his mind that Chen Yu and Wang Tian had a good relationship. He would take Chen Yu with him and use him as a shield in a critical moment. But little did he know that Chen Yu had been lying to him from the beginning.

Upon hearing the man's words, Chen Yu inwardly groaned. He had planned to hide after swindling the man's money, but the man now demanded he lead the way. Chen Yu had no idea where to lead him, but there was no other way. He had no choice but to grit his teeth and walk ahead of the man, frantically racking his brains for a way to escape. However, the man followed him closely, leaving him helpless.

Chapter 003: Closing His Eyes to Resignation .

Left with no other option, Chen Yu continued walking. Suddenly, an idea struck him. He remembered a cave he had discovered while playing. He had even built a makeshift bed out of weeds inside, thinking that if he ever got chased after swindling someone, he could hide there for a few days. Now, it would be perfect for dealing with this man.

Without hesitation, Chen Yu headed towards the cave. The cave's direction was exactly the same as the path Chen Yu had just led him in, so the man didn't suspect anything, only urging Chen Yu to hurry.

Chen Yu led the man to the cave, gestured towards it, and said, "This is it, but I can't guarantee he's still here."

The man's heart pounded when he saw the cave. Remembering the various legends about Wang Tian, his palms sweated profusely, his legs trembled uncontrollably, and his mouth felt dry. But thinking of the lure of five thousand taels of silver, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and persevere. The thought

of using Chen Yu as a shield in a pinch emboldened him. The man cautiously peeked into the cave, but it was pitch black inside, and he couldn't see anything. He wanted to go in and see what was going on, but ultimately didn't dare.

Seeing Chen Yu trying to slip away, he frowned, an idea forming in his mind. He grabbed Chen Yu and said fiercely, "Go in and see if he's there." With that, he shoved Chen Yu hard, then turned around, ready to run if anything seemed amiss.

Chen Yu was about to refuse when a strong force came from behind, causing him to involuntarily stumble several steps towards the cave. Startled, Chen Yu was about to unleash a torrent of curses when he felt a cold hand grasp his own. He was terrified. He occasionally frequented this cave; it was well-hidden and usually undetectable. Chen Yu never imagined someone was inside. The cold hands didn't seem human. A thought flashed through his mind, and he thought to himself, "A ghost!"

Seeing Chen Yu enter the cave and remain unresponsive for a long time, the man grew anxious, but dared not enter. He could only call out from outside, "Young brother, young brother."

Chen Yu was about to answer when he felt a tightness in his throat, making it difficult to breathe, and the words he was about to say to the middle-aged man stuck in his throat. However, Chen Yu felt a sense of relief, because he could feel the warmth of the person in the shadows breathing on his neck, knowing that the person holding his hand was human, not a ghost. Chen Yu was afraid of ghosts, but not of humans, so he relaxed.

Seeing that Chen Yu hadn't uttered a sound for a long time, the man became frightened. Regardless of Chen Yu's life or the five thousand taels of reward, he prepared to flee.

The person in the shadows could see clearly from inside. Seeing the man about to run away, he whispered in Chen Yu's ear, "If you want to live, let him in."

Chen Yu knew that his life was in someone else's hands and dared not resist. Hearing the words of the person in the shadows, he nodded repeatedly, not caring whether the person in the shadows could see him or not.

The man in the shadows loosened his grip on Chen Yu's throat slightly. Chen Yu, his neck relaxed, greedily inhaled a few breaths of air and cried out, "Oh dear, old man, how could you die? You were perfectly fine when I left! You can't be dead!" He then burst into tears. Chen Yu's tactic was undeniably brilliant. Having roamed the streets and alleys of Jiujiang, he was well-versed in the rumors of the martial world. Upon meeting the middle-aged man, he knew he was there to try his luck and claim the five thousand taels of silver reward from the chivalrous path. Therefore, he deliberately fabricated a lie in front of the man, who fell for it and followed Chen Yu here. After entering the cave, Chen Yu remained silent for a long time. His sudden call for the man to enter would surely arouse suspicion, and the man might even run away faster, which would have the opposite effect.

Chen Yu's shout was tantamount to telling the man that Wang Tian was dead. Reporting Wang Tian's whereabouts only earned a 5,000 tael reward, but offering Wang Tian's head would bring a 50,000 tael reward. Chen Yu had exploited the man's greed, hence his shout.

Hearing Chen Yu's shout, the man fell for it and immediately stopped. He turned around, looking suspiciously at the cave, his eyes darting around, seemingly lost in thought. The person

in the shadows, hearing Chen Yu's shout, tightened their grip on Chen Yu's neck. Chen Yu, thinking of being in the hands of this person, worried about what they would do to him, whether they would kill him. The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, and he cried even harder.

The man listened outside the cave for a long time. Hearing Chen Yu's heartbroken cries, which didn't seem feigned, and unable to resist the temptation of the fifty thousand taels of silver, he knew that Wang Tian couldn't have died so easily, and the old man Chen Yu mentioned was most likely not Wang Tian. But he couldn't bear to leave without seeing him for himself. If it was indeed Wang Tian, wouldn't it be foolish to let such unexpected wealth pass him by?

Thinking this, the man swaggered into the cave. The moment he entered, he felt a powerful force pulling him towards him. Startled, he tried to steady himself, but it was too late. His body was pulled involuntarily towards the cave entrance.

Chen Yu felt a numbness all over her body and couldn't move, but she could still hear.

She heard the man in the shadows coldly snort, "Zhang Tiecheng, you want my numbness too?"

Upon hearing the voice, the man seemed to witness the most terrifying thing in the world; his teeth chattered. He stammered, "Master Wang, I, I, I'm not, I'm not." He stammered for a long time, but couldn't come up with a coherent explanation. The man in the shadows was none other than Wang Tian.

Actually, if the man hadn't been trembling and had remained calm, Wang Tian wouldn't have suspected anything. Wang Tian had been hiding here recuperating for several days, thinking it was a secluded place where no one would come. Today, seeing Zhang Tiecheng and Chen Yu arrive, and Zhang Tiecheng even asking Chen Yu to check who was there, Wang Tian assumed Zhang Tiecheng was just looking for someone. But Wang Tian was on the run and extremely cautious. Seeing Zhang Tiecheng arrive, he wanted to find out his intentions. Wang Tian didn't expect that Chen Yu's unintentional thought had uncovered his whereabouts, and that Zhang Tiecheng had come precisely for the reward money.

Hearing Zhang Tiecheng tremble, Wang Tian became even more suspicious and shouted, "What are you doing here? Speak!" He then seemed to catch his breath and coughed violently.

By this time, Zhang Tiecheng's eyes had adjusted to the darkness of the cave. Actually, there was still a sliver of light inside, but from the outside, nothing could be seen clearly. However, standing inside, although it was darker than outside, one could still clearly see the situation within the cave.

Zhang Tiecheng glanced at Wang Tian, who stood against the cave wall, his hair disheveled, his beard long, and his clothes tattered and covered in blood, whether his own or someone else's, it was unclear. One of his legs was wrapped in a bandage made from tattered clothes, from which blood was still seeping. Zhang Tiecheng's heart skipped a beat. He then heard Wang Tian shout and cough incessantly, realizing that Wang Tian must be seriously injured and unable to move. Otherwise, given Wang Tian's martial arts skills, he would have been unable to withstand even a single blow from him. Why would he have lured him into the cave before attacking? Wouldn't that have been pointless?

If Wang Tian were seriously injured, and Zhang Tiecheng launched a sudden attack, he might actually be able to kill him and claim the 50,000 taels of silver. Thinking of this, Zhang Tiecheng's heart pounded. He secretly pulled out his unique hidden weapon, the "Heart-Piercing Dart." Seeing Wang Tian coughing incessantly, seemingly unprepared, he didn't hesitate any longer. With a roar, he threw the dart at Wang Tian's head, simultaneously unleashing three punches and six kicks.

At the very moment Zhang Tiecheng attacked, Wang Tian suddenly stopped coughing, raised his head, and shouted, "You dare!" A burst of energy shot from Wang Tian's mouth with his words, deflecting the Heart-Piercing Dart flying towards his head, causing it to fall to the ground with a soft thud.

At the same time, Zhang Tiecheng's three punches and six kicks landed on Wang Tian. Zhang Tiecheng was overjoyed, a smile involuntarily appearing on his face. He thought that with his martial arts skills, he could kill even a bull; this time, Wang Tian was surely dead.

But before Zhang Tiecheng's smile could completely fade, he felt a sudden elastic force emanate from Wang Tian's body, reflecting all the force Zhang Tiecheng had used to strike Wang Tian back onto Zhang Tiecheng, along with Wang Tian's own power.

Zhang Tiecheng felt a chill in his heart, recalling a legend. Once, Wang Tian joked with someone that even a hundred strong men couldn't move him. His friend took it seriously and actually found a hundred strong men to pull Wang Tian. However, even when the hundred strong men were exhausted, they couldn't move Wang Tian. After Wang Tian left, the hundred strong men discovered that the large rock where Wang Tian had stood had somehow turned into pieces. Those in the know understood that this was the skill of using the opponent's force against them. When the hundred strong men were pulling him, Wang Tian used this skill to transfer their pulling force onto the large rock. Just imagine how much strength a hundred strong men must have had—even a large rock was shattered. Yet, Wang Tian, relying on this skill, managed to keep the hundred strong men from moving him. After this incident, people in the martial arts world said that Wang Tian's skill of using the opponent's force against them was unparalleled.

The thought had barely crossed Zhang Tiecheng's mind when he heard the sound of his bones shattering. Before he could even scream, his body went limp, collapsing to the ground, motionless.

Seeing Zhang Tiecheng dead, Wang Tian breathed a sigh of relief. But as soon as he relaxed, he felt a sweet taste in his throat and coughed up blood. It turned out that Wang Tian wasn't sure what Zhang Tiecheng was up to, but Zhang Tiecheng's stammering speech made him suspicious. So he pretended to be severely injured and weak to see Zhang Tiecheng's reaction. Sure enough, seeing Wang Tian's injury, Zhang Tiecheng couldn't contain himself and attacked. Wang Tian, however, was already on high alert, concentrating all his strength on a few vital points. Using Zhang Tiecheng's own power, he killed him in one fell swoop. Wang Tian, already severely injured, was further wounded by Zhang Tiecheng's earth-shattering blow and couldn't help but cough up blood.

Chen Yu watched everything unfold before him. The scene, though fleeting, had been terrifying. Seeing Zhang Tiecheng fall to the ground, he knew he was most likely dead, and his heart pounded. Originally, when Chen Yu saw Zhang Tiecheng attack Wang Tian, he had hoped Zhang Tiecheng would kill Wang Tian with a single blow. That way, Zhang Tiecheng would receive the 50,000 taels of silver, and perhaps, in a good mood, he would spare him. But it was Zhang Tiecheng who fell. Chen Yu knew the rules of the martial world: he had stumbled upon Wang Tian's whereabouts, and Wang Tian, being pursued, would surely kill him to prevent his location from being revealed. Zhang Tiecheng was dead; he was next. The thought of soon bidding farewell to this beautiful world filled Chen Yu's eyes with sadness.

Sure enough, after spitting out a mouthful of blood, Wang Tian turned around, glanced at Chen Yu, and then slowly walked towards him.

Chen Yu knew Wang Tian intended to kill him to silence him. He sighed inwardly, closed his eyes, and resigned himself to his fate.

Chapter 004: A Powerful Enemy

Arrives Suddenly. Chen Yu waited for what felt like an eternity, but Wang Tian made no move. The long wait felt worse than death. He opened his eyes and looked at Wang Tian, only to find him looking at him with a half-smile.

Wang Tian stared at Chen Yu for a long time, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty, his thoughts unclear. Seeing Chen Yu open his eyes, Wang Tian asked softly, "Child, how did you get here?"

Chen Yu didn't want to tell the truth, fearing he would suffer the same fate as Zhang Tiecheng. But under Wang Tian's gaze, he inexplicably confessed how he had tried to swindle Zhang Tiecheng's money, how he had fabricated lies to deceive Zhang Tiecheng, and how he had gotten here. After speaking, Chen Yu was startled and secretly blamed himself for saying everything. This was a life-or-death situation; saying the wrong thing could lead to his death. Little did he know that Wang Tian had unknowingly used a mind-controlling technique on Chen Yu. This method could control a person's mind, causing them to reveal their secrets. Not to mention Chen Yu, even a master like Li Wuxin would find this mind-controlling technique troublesome.

After saying this, Chen Yu thought to himself, "Since things have come to this, whether it's a blessing or a curse, I can only leave it to fate." With that thought, Chen Yu steeled his resolve and said to Wang Tian, "Great Hero Wang, it was my fault. I shouldn't have led others here, but I didn't know you were here." His childish tone, yet his attempt to sound like a江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the martial arts world) figure, seemed somewhat incongruous. Wang Tian, initially quite firm, softened his tone later, finding it amusing. He said to Chen Yu in a serious tone, "Fine, I won't kill you, but you've revealed my whereabouts. You may escape death, but you won't escape punishment."

Upon hearing that he could avoid death, Chen Yu immediately perked up, his eyes shining. He said to Wang Tian, "Okay, as long as you don't kill me, I swear I won't reveal your whereabouts."

Seeing Chen Yu's eagerness to confess, Wang Tian smiled slightly and said, "I didn't say I'd let you go." He then watched Chen Yu's reaction.

When Chen Yu heard that Wang Tian was unwilling to let him go, his face turned red with anxiety, but it also stirred up the pride deep in his heart. Chen Yu raised his face and said, "Kill me if you want, what's with all the talk? I'll be a hero again in twenty years." Although Chen Yu spoke toughly, he still trembled involuntarily at the thought of death, but he did not beg Wang Tian for mercy.

Seeing Chen Yu's exasperated state, Wang Tian burst into laughter. However, the laughter may have aggravated his injuries, causing him to cough violently again. After coughing, he gave Chen Yu a thumbs-up and said, "Good, little friend, not bad, you have guts, well done." With that, he flicked his sleeve and released Chen Yu's pressure points.

Chen Yu felt his body relax and could move again, so he got up, stretched his body, and finding nothing amiss, he bowed to Wang Tian like a martial arts master, saying, "May our friendship endure forever, Great Hero Wang, until we meet again."

Wang Tian raised an eyebrow and coldly said, "Did I say you could leave?"

Chen Yu was confused by Wang Tian's sudden change in attitude, but now that there was a glimmer of hope, he stopped pretending to be a big shot and stamped his foot, saying, "What exactly do you want? " "This statement is less of a question and more of a plea,"

Wang Tian pondered for a while before slowly saying, "Don't you want to hear a story?" It turned out that the moment Wang Tian saw Chen Yu, he felt the boy had exceptional talent. He also noticed Chen Yu's quick wit in subtly luring the hesitant Zhang Tiecheng into the cave. Although Chen Yu's expression was terrified after seeing Zhang Tiecheng's death, he never uttered a word of begging, demonstrating remarkable backbone. (Chen Yu was immediately grabbed by the throat by Wang Tian upon entering, and later had his pressure points sealed. He ultimately believed he was doomed and that begging would be futile; otherwise, given Chen Yu's personality, he would have already begged for mercy. After all, Chen Yu was only a teenager, and his backbone was still developing.) (There's no particular concept here.) Moreover, in his conversation with himself, Chen Yu knew how to cater to people's feelings. Wang Tian thought of his own serious injuries, but the heavy responsibility he bore still needed someone to complete. Chen Yu's performance just now matched Wang Tian's criteria for a suitable candidate. Wang Tian wanted to tell him his story, then take him as his disciple, and have him complete what he couldn't finish himself.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu thought to himself, "Who wants to hear your story? I just want to get as far away from you as possible!" But now that he was in Wang Tian's hands, he dared not say such things aloud. If he angered Wang Tian, he might kill him with a single blow, which wouldn't be worth it. The words that came out were, "Okay, great! I love listening to stories." "But Chen Yu looked gloomy and distressed, showing no sign of pleasure whatsoever.

Wang Tian was about to say something, but his expression changed, and he gestured for Chen Yu to be quiet, listening intently.

Chen Yu looked at Wang Tian, thinking, 'This is bad. Judging from Wang Tian's expression, it must be the Righteous Alliance coming to find me. Damn it, I just barely escaped with my life from Wang Tian, but if the Righteous Alliance comes and sees me with Wang Tian, they'll definitely think I'm in cahoots with him and will kill me. Heavens, what's wrong with me today? Why am I so unlucky?' Thinking of this, Chen Yu's gloomy face turned into a mournful one. After

listening for a while, Wang Tian's expression became serious. He turned back to look at Chen Yu, as if he had made up his mind, and quietly walked up to Chen Yu, whispering in his ear, 'Child, don't be afraid. They're here for me. They won't do anything to you.'"

Hearing this, Chen Yu was furious. " You know this hypocritical logic, and I know this logic too," she thought, "but if they see me with you, they'll definitely see me as your accomplice. They won't listen to reason; nine times out of ten, they'll cut me off as well." Thinking this, she didn't dare show it on her face, but instead smiled at Wang Tian—a smile more like a grimace.

Wang Tian, focused on the situation outside, didn't notice Chen Yu's expression and continued, "Child, our meeting today is fate. I have something I'll leave with you temporarily. I'll go out and distract them, and you can escape on your own. But you must promise me one thing: you must keep this safe. Don't lose it. As long as I'm alive, I'll come back for you."

Upon hearing Wang Tian's offer to distract the people outside and save his own life, Chen Yu was deeply moved. His chivalrous spirit surged, and disregarding his own safety, he said to Wang Tian, "No need, Great Hero Wang. Today, I'll go with you and deal with these people, letting them taste our power!" Although his words were bold, he secretly thought that he knew absolutely no martial arts. If a fight broke out, swords and spears would have no eyes; he feared he would become a victim of their blades before even experiencing their power. Hearing

Chen Yu's words, Wang Tian's expression darkened. "Good child," he said, "it's rare to find someone with such a heart. I'm relieved to entrust the item to you. When you grow up, don't forget you have me, Wang Tian, as a friend." Hearing Wang Tian's words ,

Chen Yu thought about how he had never had a true friend since childhood, only those who ate and drank at his place after he had swindled them out of money. Today, however, Wang Tian treated him as a friend. Overwhelmed with emotion, he disregarded right and wrong and shouted to Wang Tian, "Great Hero Wang, you think highly of me, I can't look down on myself! Today, we're bound together for life, I'll never abandon you!" His voice grew louder with emotion, and the last word was almost a shout.

Wang Tian was startled and tried to cover Chen Yu's mouth, but it was too late. Chen Yu's words had already been spoken. Several shouts were heard outside, followed by voices saying, "Dianzi is here! I heard the sound! Everyone come quickly, don't let Dianzi get away!"

Hearing the voices, Chen Yu knew he had done wrong and felt ashamed. He lowered his head and said to Wang Tian, "I'm sorry, Great Hero Wang, I didn't mean to." Wang

Tian was listening intently and heard the footsteps of nine people outside. Judging from their voices, these nine people were all skilled in martial arts. If he weren't injured, he shouldn't have any problem dealing with them, but now that he was seriously injured, the situation was a bit precarious. Hearing Chen Yu's words, he felt a surge of heroic spirit and laughed loudly: "What's there to apologize for? This is good too. I've been running around like this all this time, it's driving me crazy. Alright, today, we won't run anymore, let's face these people and beat them to a pulp." "After saying that, he took Chen Yu's hand, leaned against him, and walked out of the cave with him.

Hearing what Wang Tian said, Chen Yu felt more confident and less afraid. Thinking that he would soon be able to fight against martial arts masters, just like he had dreamed countless times, he felt a little excited. He helped Wang Tian out of the cave, but his calves were still trembling slightly as he walked. As soon as

they stepped outside, the sunlight was dazzling, making it almost impossible for Chen Yu to open his eyes. He felt figures swaying around him, and several figures surrounded him and Wang Tian. When his eyes adjusted to the sunlight, he realized it was noon. Nine people formed a semicircle, and eighteen eyes stared intently at him and Wang Tian. Under their gaze, Chen Yu couldn't help but feel terrified.

Chapter 005 Life and Death Battle

Wang Tian looked around at these people, a cold smile of arrogance appearing on his lips. Finally, his gaze settled on one person and said, "Boss Li, are you here to make things difficult for me too?" The man called Boss Li

was a middle-aged man with a dark, expressionless face. His hands were large and calloused, clearly those of a master of Iron Palm. Boss Li was the leader of a branch of the Righteous Path. Wang Tian, seeing his potential, intended to cultivate him. Unexpectedly, he was among those who participated in the capture of Wang Tian, hence Wang Tian's question.

Hearing Wang Tian's question, Boss Li blushed slightly, but his dark complexion went unnoticed. He puffed out his chest and shouted, "Wang Tian, you killed the Alliance Leader! Everyone in the Righteous Path wants to eat your flesh and skin you alive!" He then stared intently at Wang Tian, his eyes wide, unyielding. Hearing

this, Wang Tian looked up at the sky, muttering, "I killed Boss Li, I killed Boss Li." As he spoke, tears welled in his eyes.

Standing beside Wang Tian, Chen Yu could see the tears welling in Wang Tian's eyes and couldn't help but wonder, "Rumors in the martial world say that Hero Wang killed Li Wuxin, which isn't a big deal, but why is Hero Wang crying?" In Chen Yu's mind, the concepts of good and evil weren't very strong; otherwise, he wouldn't make a living by deceiving people. He believed that in the martial world, fighting and killing were constant; if you killed me today, my disciples and friends would kill you tomorrow. This back-and-forth, this cycle of gratitude and resentment, who could truly understand who was right and who was wrong? Wang Tian must have had his reasons for killing Li Wuxin, but when Li Laoda said he had killed Li Wuxin, Wang Tian didn't refute or argue, but instead cried. This was something Chen Yu couldn't understand.

Despite his confusion, Chen Yu knew he and Wang Tian were in the same boat. Hearing Li Laoda's words, he was furious and retorted, "Such arrogance! Don't you know who you are? Eating our flesh, skinning us, aren't you afraid of knocking out your teeth or breaking your tongue? So what if you killed an alliance leader? What's the big deal?"

Hearing this, the nine men flew into a rage, rubbing their fists together and shouting insults, ready to attack Chen Yu. Their eyes seemed to spit fire at him. If it weren't for Wang Tian's presence, they probably would have already pounced on Chen Yu and killed him.

Seeing the men's posture, Chen Yu couldn't help but feel afraid. He involuntarily moved back and stole a glance at Wang Tian. Seeing Wang Tian staring at the sky, seemingly lost in thought, Chen Yu cursed inwardly, "I stood up for you, and now you're not saying a word? What does that mean?"

Hearing the commotion, Wang Tian snapped out of his reverie. He glanced at the nine men, and those who had initially been so aggressive felt a chill run down their spines as Wang Tian's sharp gaze swept over them, their voices lowering involuntarily.

Wang Tian slowly said, "Gentlemen, I killed Li Wuxin against my will, but I don't regret it. You will all know the reasons in the future. Then you can judge my actions. Considering you've all been my brothers, I don't want to kill anyone today. You may leave."

Hearing Wang Tian's frank admission of killing Li Wuxin, everyone present, except Chen Yu, drew their weapons, ready to attack.

A cold smile crept across Wang Tian's lips. He thought to himself, "Don't blame me for not giving you a chance." With a swift movement, seemingly effortless, the nine men felt their weapons lighten. Looking again, they saw Wang Tian leaning against Chen Yu, coughing softly, yet still holding their weapons.

A chill ran through them, and they involuntarily took two steps back, all looking at Boss Li. Clearly, Boss Li was their leader. He gritted his teeth, hardened his resolve, and shouted, "Wang Tian, we're not here to befriend you today, but to avenge Alliance Leader Li! You just took our weapons but didn't kill us, but today we're determined to kill you! Brothers, attack!"

With that, he pounced on Wang Tian like a tiger. Seeing Boss Li attack, the others didn't hesitate and rushed towards Wang Tian as well.

Seeing these men's fearless defiance, Wang Tian frowned slightly. To be honest, while his actions of disarming them seemed effortless, he had exerted all his strength. Moreover, his actions had aggravated his injuries, and he felt his internal energy becoming increasingly chaotic and difficult to control. In his heart, Wang Tian truly didn't want to fight these brothers who had shared life and death with him. Therefore, risking his injuries to flare up, he had used all his strength to disarm them, hoping to deter them and avoid a direct confrontation. However, even after their weapons were taken, the nine men still pounced on Wang Tian like tigers, something he hadn't anticipated. Seeing

them charging at him, their fists and feet aimed at his vital points, Wang Tian couldn't help but become enraged. With a roar, he threw a punch, and instantly, a powerful force emanated from his hand, covering an area of several meters and enveloping the nine men in the whirlwind of his fist.

Li Laoda was the first to be hit, feeling a surge of power that made it difficult for him to breathe. His body, which was lunging towards Wang Tian, was also affected by the force of the punch, causing him to pause. The eight men behind Li Laoda, who were not as skilled as him, were all thrown off balance by the force of the punch, staggering

and falling. After throwing a punch, Wang Tian wanted to throw another to expand his advantage. Wang Tian was not a kind-hearted person. Although his opponents were his brothers who had shared life and death, they wanted him dead. If Wang Tian showed mercy now, it would be tantamount to handing his life over to them. At first, Wang Tian was reluctant to fight because of his brotherhood, but once he started, he went all out to annihilate the enemy.

However, his power vanished halfway through, leaving Wang Tian's second punch as nothing more than an empty shell. Wang Tian knew he was in trouble, his injuries flaring up and his power nearing its end. He quickly withdrew his punch, his fingers moving like the wind as he pressed several acupoints on his chest to alleviate his injuries and temporarily regain his strength to deal with the immediate crisis.

Li Laoda and the others felt the pressure ease and roared as they lunged forward, each throwing a punch at Wang Tian's chest. They shouted, "I hit him! I hit him!" but before they could finish, they felt a powerful force surge from Wang Tian's chest, combining with the force of their punches, striking him. A sound of bones cracking filled the air, and the man's chest caved in, leaving him motionless on the ground.

Seeing one of their men die, Boss Li and his gang, their eyes bloodshot, charged at Wang Tian without regard for their own safety. Boss Li's Iron Sand Palm technique was impenetrable, protecting all his vital points, while his legs delivered twelve lightning-fast kicks to Wang Tian.

Wang Tian stood still, parrying each attack, managing to hold his own against the eight men in their combined assault. The punch from that man had exacerbated his injuries, almost causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood, but he managed to swallow it in time to avoid revealing his serious wounds to the others.

Li, a seasoned veteran, noticed Wang Tian standing motionless. Upon closer inspection, he immediately grasped the secret. After unleashing thirty-six kicks at Wang Tian, Li swiftly disengaged from the fray, shouting, "Brothers, don't be afraid! Surround him! Wang Tian is severely injured and can't move. Brother Lu, Brother Chen, step back and use your hidden weapons on him!"

With that, Li pulled out a hidden weapon from his robes and launched it at Wang Tian.

The two men, whom Li called Brother Lu and Brother Chen, responded, feinted, and disengaged from the fray. Following Li's example, they too drew their hidden weapons and attacked Wang Tian's vitals.

Suddenly, Wang Tian was caught off guard. Chen Yu was beside him, and he needed to protect her. If he let Chen Yu leave, he would lose his support. He also had to contend with the attacks of five men and the hidden weapons from three others. The situation quickly deteriorated, and Wang Tian gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

Chen Yu, supporting Wang Tian, felt fists constantly waving around him, terrifying him to the core. He knew these people were all martial arts masters, and if even one punch or kick landed on him, his life would be over. Fortunately, Wang Tian was there, blocking every punch that was about to hit Chen Yu, preventing him from getting hurt.

As the fight progressed, Wang Tian grew increasingly impatient. Although only nine people had come this time, who knew if they had reinforcements? If they waited for these reinforcements to arrive, Wang Tian would be helpless and doomed. Thinking of this, Wang Tian shouted and drew a circle with his hands. The five people fighting against Wang Tian felt a suction force emanating from his hands, making them unsteady. Terrified, they hurriedly retreated, but one of them was too slow and was pulled in by Wang Tian. Wang Tian flicked his arm and struck the man's abdomen with his palm. The man screamed, spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes bulged out, and he flew a long way before collapsing to the ground, clearly beyond saving.

Wang Tian killed another man, but was also struck in the back by a hidden weapon from the man surnamed Lu. After being hit, Wang Tian only felt a sharp pain, knowing that the weapon was not poisoned, and was relieved. With a roar, he pounced on the man surnamed Lu like a roc. No one could have imagined Wang Tian's ferocity. Despite being injured, he killed one man first, and even after being hit by a hidden weapon, his ferocity remained undiminished. He pounced on the man surnamed Lu who had hit him. The other six were shocked and rushed to his aid, but it was too late. Wang Tian struck the man surnamed Lu on the head with a palm strike, and using the force of the blow, his body flew diagonally into the air, pouncing on another man.

The man surnamed Lu, struck on the head by Wang Tian, had a trickle of blood flowing from his head. As if drunk, he staggered a few steps, opened his mouth as if to say something, but could not utter anything before collapsing to the ground.

The other man, seeing Wang Tian rushing towards him, was terrified. He screamed and ran for his life, but he was no match for Wang Tian's speed. He was overtaken by Wang Tian after only a few steps. Wang Tian roared and struck the man in the back with both palms, killing him once again.

After killing two men, Wang Tian felt his strength waning and could no longer maintain his balance. He swayed and landed beside Chen Yu. Just as he landed, he felt a gust of wind from behind. He knew something was wrong and managed to shift his body slightly, but a powerful force struck his back. Wang Tian felt as if his internal organs were about to be overturned. Old and new injuries flared up at the same time, and he could no longer control himself. He spat out a mouthful of blood, which covered Chen Yu.

Although Wang Tian had avoided a fatal blow, he was still seriously injured. Turning around, he saw Boss Li retreating.

It turned out that when Boss Li saw Wang Tian leap up and kill two people, he knew he should chase after Wang Tian, which would be exactly what Wang Tian did, allowing him to defeat them one by one. Therefore, Boss Li calculated Wang Tian's footing when his strength was waning and waited there before Wang Tian. Sure enough, his attack was effective, severely injuring Wang Tian. After his successful strike, Boss Li dared not linger. Wang Tian's counterattack was no small matter, so he withdrew and retreated, escaping Wang Tian's attack range.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye. After Wang Tian killed two more, only six opponents remained. Wang Tian himself had also taken a blow and was spitting out blood.

Chen Yu watched all this unfold, feeling both anxious and helpless. He was anxious because if Wang Tian died, he would lose his protection, and Xiao Xi would be finished. He was helpless because he didn't know martial arts and could only watch helplessly as Boss Li struck Wang Tian, causing him to spit out blood, without being able to help him in any way.

After taking a blow, Wang Tian's chest heaved violently, but his eyes gleamed sharply as he glared at the six men before him. Boss Li coughed lightly, "Wang Tian, surrender now, and I can report to the Alliance Leader and give you a proper burial."

Wang Tian laughed heartily, his beard and hair bristling, exuding an imposing aura. "Surrender? I don't even know how to write those four words yet."

Boss Li smiled sinisterly, "Alright, I'll teach you." With a swift movement, his Iron Sand Palm, carrying a gust of wind, struck towards Wang Tian's lower abdomen.

Chapter 006: The Battle is in Full Swing .

Wang Tian felt a gust of wind attacking his lower abdomen. He tried to dodge, but due to his severe injuries, he lacked the strength. He steeled himself, crossed his palms, and met Boss Li's blow head-on. A loud boom resounded, and the surrounding crowd, unable to withstand the powerful force of the two punches, retreated hastily.

Wang Tian's martial arts skills were far superior to Li Laoda's, but Wang Tian was seriously injured repeatedly, and one of his arms was made of iron, so he couldn't exert his power. Although it was said that the two of them were striking with four palms, it should actually be said that the two of them were striking with three palms. With the balance of power shifting, Wang Tian and Li Laoda's palm strike was evenly matched. Li Laoda had to retreat several steps before he could regain his footing, while Wang Tian stood still, but he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood, and his face turned pale.

In truth, Wang Tian had his own unspoken difficulties in not retreating. Chen Yu stood beside him, supporting him. If he had immediately retreated after exchanging blows with Boss Li, he might have escaped injury like Boss Li. However, if he had retreated, Chen Yu would have been the first to be struck by the force of their exchange, suffering serious injury or even death. Wang Tian was a chivalrous man, and killing Li Wuxin was a last resort. How could he bear to let a child like Chen Yu, who knew no martial arts, suffer such an undeserved calamity? Therefore, even at the cost of further injury, he refused to retreat a single step.

As for Chen Yu, because Wang Tian's power was weakened by his injuries, he received little protection. Sweeped by the powerful force of their palm strikes, Chen Yu also felt a surge of blood and qi, almost collapsing to the ground.

Li Laoda and Wang Tian exchanged blows, neither of them injured. Overjoyed, Li shouted, "Brothers, don't be afraid of him! Wang Tian is finished. Give it your all, and the 50,000 taels of silver is ours!"

The remaining six men all wore excited expressions. It turned out that the Righteous Path had gone all out to kill Wang Tian this time, deploying all the experts in the alliance and dividing into several groups to conduct a thorough search. Li Laoda's group was just one of these groups. Before setting out, they had agreed to signal each other as soon as they found Wang Tian's trail so they could concentrate their forces to kill him in one fell swoop. However, after Li Laoda and his group found Wang Tian, they were greedy for the reward and wanted to use their numbers to kill Wang Tian in one blow and claim the 50,000 taels for themselves.

Liu Xing thought that with such a large reward, the Righteous Path and the people of the martial arts world would definitely fight bravely and unite as one. However, he did not expect that the reward would become the key obstacle between them.

Wang Tian's survival to this day, despite being hunted by chivalrous figures and江湖人士 (jianghu figures), wasn't entirely unrelated to the bounty. There was one crucial point that Liu Xing hadn't considered when issuing the bounty.

Enraged, Wang Tian growled but uttered nothing. Chen Yu, however, seeing Li Laoda's cunning and treacherous nature in the fight, and seeing Li Laoda's relentless pursuit, couldn't help but retort, "What are you barking about? Fifty thousand taels? You might have the life to take it but not the life to spend it. What kind of person are you, a scoundrel who succeeds by underhanded tactics?"

Li Laoda didn't take Chen Yu, this inexperienced child, seriously. Hearing Chen Yu's words, he smiled sinisterly, "Fine, fine, kid, you've got guts, daring to talk back to me..." "Speak like that, and you'll see who's barking in a bit."

Seeing the sinister smile on Li Laoda's face, Chen Yu felt an indescribable disgust, but instead of being so afraid, he shouted, "Don't be so smug! Wang Tianxia is a lucky man, and heaven

will protect him. Look at you, you look so unlucky, you definitely won't see the end." Li Laoda knew that Chen Yu was just stalling for time to allow Wang Tian to recover his strength. How could he let him have his way? He thought that once Wang Tian was dead, Chen Yu would be a clay figure in his hands, molded however he wanted. So he shouted, "Brothers, hurry up! Once the others arrive, this fifty thousand taels won't be ours."

This sentence was more effective than anything Li Laoda could say. Hearing Li Laoda's shout, the remaining five men shouted in unison and rushed towards Wang Tian.

Seeing the five men rushing towards him like tigers, Wang Tian sighed inwardly, waving his arms to meet them. Chen Yu followed closely, helping Wang Tian into the midst of the five men.

The five men, their eyes bloodshot at the thought of the 50,000 taels of silver reward, attacked Wang Tian with reckless abandon. Wang Tian, heavily injured, gradually became clumsy and was at a disadvantage.

Boss Li, standing to the side, watched the six-man battle. Seeing Wang Tian's predicament, a sinister smile appeared on his face. He slowly raised his palms, preparing to deliver a fatal blow.

Under the combined assault of the five, Wang Tian's movements gradually slowed. Chen Yu also felt the increasing pressure around him, making it difficult to breathe and causing him considerable suffering. The five men

's attacks showed no sign of abating. Wang Tian, exhausted from dealing with them, could no longer attend to Chen Yu. Chen Yu felt waves of punches and kicks, as if they were about to strike him at any moment. He was drenched in cold sweat and wanted to abandon Wang Tian and escape, but the five men's attacks were relentless and impenetrable. He could only silently pray for Buddha's protection.

In the chaos of battle, Chen Yu saw a horse-faced man approaching, his breath emitting a nauseating stench. Without thinking, he shoved the man away with a palm, hoping to make himself feel better and escape the nauseating smell.

The horse-faced man was completely focused on dealing with Wang Tian. Although Chen Yu's push was weak and posed little threat, it startled him, causing him to involuntarily reveal an opening. In a battle between experts, there is no room for complacency. Seeing the opening, Wang Tian, without hesitation, struck the man in the chest with a palm strike. The man screamed in agony and flew a long way before collapsing to the ground, motionless.

Because the six were engaged in a chaotic battle, Li Laoda couldn't see clearly what was happening. He was startled to see the horse-faced man suddenly fly out and fall dead, initially assuming Wang Tian's earlier serious injury was feigned. Terrified, he turned and fled, but after a few steps, he stopped, walked to the horse-faced man's side, and examined him to see how he had died. What he saw shocked him; the horse-faced man's chest was deeply sunken, his chest pressed against his back, and his ribs were shattered.

Wang Tian had killed one man with a palm strike, and although he had also taken a blow, the pressure had lessened. Now, although covered in blood, Wang Tian possessed an imposing aura, like a god descended to earth. The four attackers grew increasingly terrified; if it weren't for the irresistible temptation of the 50,000 taels of silver, they would have scattered long ago.

Chen Yu was delighted to have unintentionally helped Wang Tian eliminate an enemy with a push, thinking this method could be put to use. Seizing the opportunity, he pushed another enemy with a palm strike. However, this time, his luck ran out. Chen Yu felt a powerful force rebound from where he had pushed, causing his wrist excruciating pain.

The man, startled by Chen Yu's push, was struck in the abdomen by Wang Tian's palm, screamed, and collapsed to the ground. He struggled a few times, pointing at Chen Yu, trying to say something, but no words came out. His head lolled to the side, and he died.

Boss Li, who had been observing the battle from the sidelines, hadn't seen clearly the previous time, but this time he saw it clearly and shouted, "Be careful! Be careful! That kid over there is up to something!"

Wang Tian's enemies were down to one, which should have made things easier. However, he had initially fought nine enemies, then seven, then six, and now only four remained. The fight had dragged on for too long, and his strength was waning. Although the number of enemies had decreased to three, the situation remained precarious.

Hearing Li Laoda's shout, Chen Yu glared at him, wanting to say something, but the surrounding wind of punches rendered him speechless. Seeing Wang Tian in grave danger, he tried the same trick again, but the remaining three, following their boss's instructions, became wary of Chen Yu. Chen Yu pushed back several times, but they dodged each time. However, this meant the three had to dodge Chen Yu, slowing down their attacks on Wang Tian. With the pressure eased, Wang Tian's spirits lifted, and he launched several attacks, finally turning the tide.

Seeing his plan fail, Li Laoda knew Chen Yu was behind it all. He hated Chen Yu to the core, and without regard for whether Chen Yu knew martial arts, he raised his hand, sending a sliver of cold light towards Chen Yu's abdomen.

Chen Yu watched as a cold, sharp weapon hurtled towards his abdomen. He tried to dodge, but the weapon was too fast; it was too late. He was about to be hit, and Wang Tian was engaged in a fierce battle with the three men, unable to intervene.

Chapter 006: "Hero Wang, you can't die!"

Chen Yu's mind raced, trying to figure out how to avoid the weapon. But before he could even process this, the weapon was already beside him, striking him squarely in the abdomen. Chen Yu cried out, clutching his stomach and crouching down. With Chen Yu crouching, Wang Tian lost his balance and swayed precariously.

Chen Yu knew things were going badly. Enduring the pain, he stood up again, letting Wang Tian lean against him. With support, Wang Tian's spirits lifted. He roared, unleashing two palm strikes that forced the three attackers back slightly. Turning to Chen Yu, he asked with concern, "Child, are you alright?"

Chen Yu, enduring the excruciating pain, shook his head. Li Laoda's hidden weapon had struck Chen Yu squarely in the abdomen; how could he not feel pain? But Chen Yu knew this was a life-or-death situation. If he showed any sign of pain, Wang Tian would worry about his injury and be unable to concentrate on the fight. Therefore, he could only grit his teeth and persevere.

Wang Tian fought the remaining three for a long time, his strength gradually waning. Frustrated, he knew that even if they didn't kill him, he would eventually die from exhaustion. Therefore, he resolved to finish the battle quickly.

With a roar, Wang Tian ignored the attacks from the other two and charged at one of them. The man, unable to withstand the force of Wang Tian's palm strike, screamed and collapsed. Meanwhile, the other two unleashed a barrage of punches and kicks upon Wang Tian.

The blow felt like being struck by a boulder; his internal organs seemed to shatter. His vision blurred, and he coughed up blood, spitting it onto the face of one of the attackers. Covered in Wang Tian's blood, the man flailed wildly, trying to protect his vital organs.

But it was too late. Wang Tian, seizing the moment, struck the man's arms, severing them both. His momentum didn't diminish as he struck the man's chest, causing the chest to cave in, and the man collapsed dead.

Wang Tian had planned these steps meticulously. First, he risked taking two blows to concentrate his strength and kill one of them. Second, he anticipated that the attack would injure his internal organs, causing him to cough up blood. Therefore, he spat blood at one of the attackers to confuse him and kill him instantly. The three men surrounding Wang Tian initially held the upper hand. They knew that Wang Tian was older and less stamina than them, and he was also seriously injured. The longer the fight dragged on, the more advantageous it would be for them. Victory seemed assured. However, they hadn't expected Wang Tian to risk his life with this unexpected tactic. Caught off guard, the three men were thrown into disarray. Two died instantly, and the remaining man, stunned by the sudden turn of events, screamed and turned to run.

Wang Tian didn't allow him to escape. With a flick of his wrist, something flew from his hand, striking the man squarely in the back. The man screamed, coughed up blood, and collapsed to the ground, unable to rise again.

After striking the fleeing man, the object flew back into Wang Tian's hand. Chen Yu, watching closely, clearly saw that it was indeed Wang Tian's prosthetic hand.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye. Seeing the situation was dire, Boss Li was about to rush to Wang Tian's aid, but it was all over. The three men attacking Wang Tian were all dead. Boss Li was dumbfounded. He stood there, wanting to attack Wang Tian, but the residual power from Wang Tian's swift killing of three men still lingered. Boss Li ultimately dared not advance. He wanted to escape, but he was afraid of Wang Tian's elusive and powerful iron hand. He was truly trapped, unable to advance or retreat.

Why didn't Boss Li signal to summon his companions? Boss Li reasoned that when he first discovered Wang Tian, he hadn't signaled because he wanted to keep the 50,000 taels of silver for himself. If he had killed Wang Tian and taken his head, the alliance leader would have been overjoyed and wouldn't have blamed him. But now, all eight of his men were dead. If he signaled now, his companions would surely accuse him of selfishness and hand him over to the punishment hall. Thinking of the terror of the punishment hall, Boss Li shuddered. Therefore, he made up his mind that if he escaped with his life, he would flee far away and never return to the path of chivalry. It was precisely because of this thought that Boss Li didn't send a signal.

After killing three men, Wang Tian breathed a slight sigh of relief, turned his head, and gave Boss Li a cold look. When Li Laoda was met with Wang Tian's gaze, his legs inexplicably went weak, and he knelt down before Wang Tian, his face contorted with grief: "Alliance Leader Wang, please forgive me this time."

Wang Tian sneered: "Forgive you? Easier said than done. If I don't kill you today, I won't be able to vent my hatred."

Upon hearing Wang Tian's words, Li Laoda disregarded his status and began kowtowing repeatedly until his head bled profusely. Chen Yu, watching Li Laoda's utter lack of dignity, felt a surge of disdain, but seeing Li Laoda like this also brought a sense of satisfaction.

Wang Tian sighed, "Back then, we risked our lives together, but today we're facing each other like soldiers, fighting to the death. Alas."

Seeing a softening in Wang Tian's tone, Li Laoda was overjoyed and kowtowed even louder.

Wang Tian seemed unable to bear it any longer, waving his hand and softly saying, "Go."

Li Laoda's face lit up with elation, and he kowtowed several more times, saying things like "my second parents," and "I'll be your slave in the next life." Seeing Wang Tian standing there coldly, not even glancing at him, he wisely got up and turned to leave. Before he could

take a step, he heard Wang Tian say, "Wait." Li Laoda's heart sank, thinking Wang Tian had changed his mind. He turned back, a faint smile appearing on his face, but it was a smile more painful than a grimace.

Wang Tian gestured for Chen Yu to help him lean against the mountain wall. After catching his breath, he said to Old Man Li, "Help this child bandage his wound."

Having just witnessed Old Man Li's behavior, Chen Yu disliked his character. Hearing Wang Tian ask Old Man Li to treat his wound, he instinctively turned away, saying, "No, I can do it myself."

Wang Tian looked at Chen Yu, nodded, and said, "Child, although this man's character is questionable, his healing skills are quite good, much better than yours or mine. Let him treat you; you'll suffer less."

Hearing Wang Tian's words, and considering the unbearable pain in Chen Yu's abdomen, Chen Yu nodded. Seeing Chen Yu's agreement, Wang Tian couldn't help but show a hint of approval.

Seeing Chen Yu's agreement, Old Man Li, without waiting for Wang Tian's instructions, went to Chen Yu and skillfully began treating his wound. Wang Tian was right; Old Man Li's healing skills were indeed first-rate. In just a few moments, Chen Yu's wound was no longer painful.

After bandaging Chen Yu's wounds, Boss Li smiled obsequiously at Wang Tian. Wang Tian waved his hand, and Boss Li fled like the wind.

Chen Yu walked up to Wang Tian, who gave him a wink. Chen Yu didn't understand, but then Wang Tian's face changed, and he coughed up another mouthful of blood.

This greatly alarmed Chen Yu. He had seen Wang Tian kill three people and drive away Boss Li, so he thought Wang Tian was alright, or at least not seriously injured. But he hadn't expected that Wang Tian would collapse and cough up blood so soon after Boss Li left.

Although Chen Yu hadn't spent much time with Wang Tian, they had been through life and death together, and he had unconsciously come to regard Wang Tian as his closest confidant. Seeing Wang Tian coughing up blood, he was extremely anxious, but having never experienced such a scene before, he was helpless and on the verge of tears.

Seeing Chen Yu's anxious state, Wang Tian grabbed his hand and wrote a few words in his palm. However, Chen Yu was an orphan who had never been to school, so he couldn't understand what Wang Tian had written. He just stared wide-eyed at Wang Tian, crying, "Great Hero Wang, you can't die! You can't die!" He then burst into tears.

Seeing Chen Yu's heartbroken cries, Wang Tian sighed and said softly, "I was already severely injured, and then I fought a fierce battle with them. Especially the last four punches and kicks that hit me—they shattered all my meridians and scattered my internal energy. Now I'm completely powerless; I can't even crush an ant. Otherwise, why would I have asked Boss Li to treat your injuries? There was no other way; I couldn't fight back."

Hearing Wang Tian's words, Chen Yu thought to himself that he had finally found someone who truly cared for him, but now he was about to die, and his heart ached even more. Crying, "I don't care, I don't care, you'll be alright."

Wang Tian sighed, "Child, don't cry. Everyone dies eventually. It's fate that we met before I died. It's a pity I don't have much time left; otherwise, I could have passed on my skills to you."

Chen Yu cried uncontrollably, saying, "No, no, I don't want anything, I just want you to live."

Wang Tian said, "Child, don't cry. Your crying is too loud. If you attract Boss Li again, I won't be able to protect you."

Thinking of Boss Li, Chen Yu felt an overwhelming hatred and cried out, "I'm not afraid of him! If he dares to come again, I'll skin him alive and tear out his tendons to avenge you!"

Hearing Chen Yu's words, Wang Tian couldn't help but smile, and some color returned to his pale face: "Child... " "Don't be childish. You're no match for Boss Li right now. I'm about to die and can't protect you. Next time you encounter him, don't confront him directly."

Hearing Wang Tian say this, and thinking about how Wang Tian was about to die yet still cared so much about him, Chen Yu felt an intense hatred for Boss Li, the culprit who had seriously injured Wang Tian. Unable to vent his anger, he broke free from Wang Tian's grasp and yelled, "Boss Li, you heartless bastard, come out! Come out now! I'm going to kill you, chop you into mincemeat!"

Before he finished speaking, a sinister voice said, "Alright, let's see how you chop me into mincemeat." With that, Boss Li, hands behind his back, a smug look on his face, appeared, completely different from his earlier disheveled escape, and swaggered towards Chen Yu and Wang Tian. 11-18 Chapter 007: Please take off that iron arm.

It turned out that Boss Li had only taken a few steps when he sensed something was wrong. Based on his understanding of Wang Tian, he believed that Wang Tian would not let him go so easily, and there must be something fishy going on. He also thought that in the fight just now, although Wang Tian had killed eight people, he had also been coughing up blood. Moreover, Chen Yu's injury was not serious, and Wang Tian could heal him. So why was Wang Tian asking him to do it instead of making a move? There was only one reason: Wang Tian had lost the ability to fight.

Thinking of this, Boss Li quietly sneaked back but dared not show himself. He had just been terrified by Wang Tian's divine power and was afraid that if Wang Tian's skills were still intact, his return would be like a lamb entering a tiger's den, and he would probably not be so lucky to escape with his life again.

Therefore, Boss Li secretly hid to the side, observing Wang Tian's movements. Hearing Wang Tian's words, he knew that Wang Tian had not only lost his fighting ability but was also on the verge of death. Wang Tian was overjoyed. He thought that if Wang Tian died, and he took Wang Tian's head to the Righteous Path, he wouldn't be punished for losing eight men, but he would also receive the 50,000 taels of silver reward. His status in the alliance might even rise another level. This was a world apart from his initial thoughts of fleeing for his life.

Boss Li, hearing Chen Yu say he would chop him into mincemeat, could no longer contain himself and stepped out. Without any restraint, he swaggered out.

Wang Tian, seeing Boss Li emerge, showed no alarm; instead, a barely perceptible cold smile appeared on his lips. Boss Li, caught up in his smugness, didn't notice this cold smile on Wang Tian's lips. Otherwise, given Boss Li's personality, he would have immediately fled.

Chen Yu was startled to see Li Laoda appear, but a surge of anger quickly followed. He roared, "You bastard, you dare come here? I'll fight you to the death!" Without regard for his own strength, he charged at Li Laoda.

Li Laoda lightly waved his hand, and Chen Yu felt a powerful force surge towards him. His body was thrown back into the air, landing heavily on the ground. The wound on his abdomen, which had already been bandaged, slowly began to bleed again, causing Chen Yu to grimace in pain. This wasn't because Li Laoda was showing mercy. He had overheard Chen Yu's vicious insults and wanted to spare Chen Yu's life to torture him slowly after killing Wang Tian. Furthermore, Li Laoda had another purpose: to test whether Wang Tian had truly lost his power. Therefore, he only used a fraction of his strength. Even so, Chen Yu couldn't withstand it.

But Chen Yu was blinded by hatred, his heart filled with rage. He hated Boss Li to the extreme, thinking that even if he died, he would bite off a piece of Boss Li's flesh before he died. Therefore, although he was hit by Boss Li's palm, he only paused slightly before getting up to pounce on Boss Li. Boss Li's eyes flashed with ferocity, and he put 80% of his strength into his palms, preparing to hit Chen Yu hard again when he pounced on him, so that Chen Yu could not get up and he could concentrate on dealing with Wang Tian.

Seeing Chen Yu's frenzied state, Wang Tian sighed inwardly and said softly, "Child, don't be impulsive. You are no match for him."

Chen Yu said hatefully, "Hero Wang, even if it costs me my life, I will beat him to a pulp! This scoundrel, you just spared his life, and now he's biting me again."

Wang Tian said weakly, "Child, I understand your feelings, but you are no match for him. Dying in vain would be meaningless. Besides, I have a few words to say to him."

Hearing Wang Tian's words, and with his wounds throbbing with pain from the excitement, Chen Yu stopped lunging at Li Laoda. He stood aside, panting heavily, glaring hatefully at Li Laoda.

Hearing that Wang Tian had something to say to him, Boss Li gathered all his strength in his palms and slowly approached Wang Tian, sneering, "Vice Alliance Leader Wang, never thought this day would come, huh? Do you have any last words?"

Wang Tian stared coldly at Boss Li: "You dog, I have nothing to say now that I've fallen into your hands. However, this child has nothing to do with this matter. If he's a hero, then don't harm him."

Chen Yu was moved to tears when he heard Wang Tian plead for Boss Li on his deathbed. He said, "Hero Wang, I don't want this dog to spare me. If we're going to die, let's die together..."

Hearing Chen Yu's words, Wang Tian smiled slightly but ignored Chen Yu, instead looking at Boss Li, waiting for his answer.

Li Laoda smiled sinisterly: "Vice Alliance Leader Wang, you're about to die, yet you're still wasting your breath. That brat saw me begging for mercy. If word gets out, how can I face anyone in the martial world? That brat is doomed today."

Wang Tian sighed: "Li Laoda, we've been through thick and thin together. I guarantee this won't be leaked. And if you spare him, I'll give you something that will make you the undisputed ruler of the martial world."

"The Immortal Martial Treasure Vault," Li Laoda blurted out, a greedy glint in his eyes.

Wang Tian nodded and said, "Yes, it's the Immortal Martial Treasure Vault." The Immortal Martial Treasure Vault is said to have been created by the Martial Immortal Zhou Sen hundreds of years ago. It contains countless gold and silver treasures, as well as the martial arts insights of the Martial Immortal throughout his life. Whoever obtains it will not only be richer than a country, but if they learn the martial arts left behind by the Martial Immortal Zhou Sen, they will be invincible in the world. Over the past few hundred years, countless heroes and warriors have met tragic ends for the treasure map of the Immortal Martial Treasure Vault. The last time the Immortal Martial Treasure Vault map appeared was fifty years ago.

Of course, Boss Li knew these martial arts tales. Moreover, it was said among the martial arts world that Wang Tian was the last to obtain the Immortal Martial Treasure Vault. Firstly, Wang Tian's martial arts skills were too high. Secondly, Wang Tian was the vice leader of the number one alliance in the world. Thirdly, it was just a legend. Therefore, no one in the martial arts world dared to question the secret of the Immortal Martial Treasure Vault map on Wang Tian's body. But today, when Boss Li heard Wang Tian say that he would give him something in exchange for Chen Fang's life, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration and remembered this martial arts legend. He blurted out the name of the Immortal Martial Treasure Vault.

As soon as the words left his mouth, Boss Li secretly regretted it. He quickly looked around and, seeing that everything was calm, he relaxed. Suppressing his elation, he swallowed hard and said, "So, the legend is true."

Wang Tian sighed and nodded, saying, "Yes, the Immortal Martial Treasure Map is on me."

He then reached into his robes, pulled out something, and opened it. Inside lay a yellowish-brown piece of paper, attached to a pill-like object. As soon as the package was opened, a strange fragrance wafted out, invigorating anyone who smelled it.

Seeing the legendary Immortal Martial Treasure Map right before his eyes, Boss Li was overjoyed. Fearing things might change if he hesitated, he reached for the map. Wang Tian withdrew his hand, and Boss Li's expression changed. He shouted, "Are you going to back out now?" He was about to forcefully snatch it.

Wang Tian shook his head and said, "There's another secret I need to tell you." As he spoke, his voice lowered. Li Laoda grew anxious, unable to hear what Wang Tian was saying, and lowered his head, moving closer to Wang Tian to try and understand what he was saying.

Seeing Li Laoda approach Wang Tian, Chen Yu assumed he intended to harm him and shouted, "Don't hurt Hero Wang!" He rushed forward without hesitation.

At the same time, Li Laoda, who was close to Wang Tian, saw Wang Tian suddenly open his eyes wide and move. The iron arm struck towards Li Laoda's chest. Li Laoda knew something was wrong and quickly retreated. Just then, Chen Yu rushed forward. Li Laoda swiftly grabbed Chen Yu's pulse point. With her pulse point grabbed, Chen Yu couldn't exert any strength and could only let Li Laoda shield her.

Seeing Li Laoda shielding Chen Yu, Wang Tian knew that if he didn't retract his iron arm, he would definitely hurt Chen Yu. He couldn't help but sigh and pulled his arm back. This force was too great, and Wang Tian couldn't help but spit out another mouthful of blood.

Seeing this, Chen Yu knew that her good intentions had backfired. She felt ashamed and lowered her head, not daring to look at Wang Tian.

Wang Tian looked at Chen Yu without any blame in his eyes and asked her, "Child, why didn't you listen to what I wrote on your palm?"

Hearing Wang Tian's words, Chen Yu felt a pang of sorrow and burst into tears, sobbing, "I...I...I can't read." Wang

Tian, hearing this, felt a deep sadness and fell silent.

It turned out that Wang Tian had worked with Boss Li for so many years and knew his temperament intimately. Just now, after he had killed eight men, Boss Li had knelt and begged for mercy, which was within Wang Tian's expectations. He had originally intended to kill Boss Li, but his recent and old wounds told him that in his current state, not only could he not kill Boss Li, but if he revealed his true condition, he would surely be killed by Boss Li himself. Left with no other choice, he had used the intimidation of killing eight men to frighten Boss Li away, but Wang Tian... Knowing that Boss Li wouldn't give up and would definitely be observing him secretly, and that his injuries wouldn't last long before flaring up again, Wang Tian used a ruse. The few mouthfuls of blood he vomited after Boss Li left were half real and half fake. Furthermore, knowing Boss Li's suspicious nature, Wang Tian, having already released him, called him back to help treat Chen Yu's injuries. Considering Wang Tian's own injuries, he still had the strength to treat such minor wounds; having Boss Li treat him was a way to make Boss Li believe that he truly couldn't move. Several moves were effective; Li Laoda's every action was under Wang Tian's control. Finally, Wang Tian even produced the Immortal Martial Treasure Stage Diagram, then tricked Li Laoda into getting close, before using his last bit of strength to unleash a powerful strike with his iron arm, aiming to kill him in one blow and eliminate any future threat.

Every step was meticulously planned by Wang Tian, and Li Laoda walked step by step into the trap Wang Tian had laid. To prevent Chen Yu from ruining things, Wang Tian had even written a few words on Chen Yu's palm beforehand, telling her that he was using a scheme. Initially… Seeing that Chen Yu cooperated well with him, he assumed Chen Yu understood his meaning. However, Chen Yu was illiterate and, initially, wasn't cooperating but rather revealing his true feelings. In the end, because of Chen Yu's illiteracy, all his efforts were in vain. After making that move, Wang Tian truly had no strength left.

Li Laoda secretly breathed a sigh of relief, composed himself, and looked at Wang Tian: "Vice Alliance Leader Wang, you still have this trick up your sleeve. Not bad, not bad. But I, Li, am lucky; you can't kill me." Wang

Tian felt a pang of sadness, knowing that Elder Li's days were numbered. He couldn't help but sigh, his heroic spirit faltering.

Elder Li tightened his grip on Chen Yu's pulse, causing Chen Yu to groan in pain. Wang Tian glanced at Chen Yu with concern, which Elder Li noticed. He grinned maliciously and said, "Great Hero Wang, throw the Wei Bao Map over here, or I can't guarantee this kid's life or death."

Helpless, Wang Tian threw the Wei Bao Map towards Elder Li, but he lacked the strength and it only landed a short distance in front of Elder Li.

Elder Li was about to bend down to pick up the Wei Bao Map when he seemed to remember something and smiled sinisterly, "Vice Alliance Leader Wang, could you please remove that iron arm? I'm a little worried about it."

Wang Tian was secretly furious, but with Chen Yu in his hands, he dared not resist. He sighed, removed the iron arm, and tossed it aside.

Li Laoda chuckled sinisterly, bent down, picked up the Wei Bao Map, and said, "Li Wuxin is a Japanese spy, an undercover agent for thirty years, solely to suppress those in our martial arts world who resist the Japanese. Preparations are complete, and a major operation is imminent. You must find a way to stop it, otherwise, the martial arts world will be in danger, and the world will be in turmoil."

Chen Yu was completely bewildered by these seemingly random words, while Wang Tian, upon hearing them, was terrified. He spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes blazing with fury, and roared at Li Wuxin, "You dog, what did you say?"

(Chapter 008: I'm doing this so you'll die with your eyes

wide open in disbelief) Seeing Wang Tian's frantic state, Li Laoda chuckled sinisterly and repeated his words.

Wang Tian roared, about to rush forward to fight Li Laoda, but due to his severe injuries, he could only manage a few steps before collapsing heavily to the ground. Those scenes flashed through Wang Tian's mind again.

That day, Wang Tian received a tip. The contents of the report were exactly the same as what Boss Li had just said. Wang Tian was shocked. If the tip was true, then the entire Xia Yi Dao and the entire martial arts world would be in real danger. Li Wuxin and Wang Tian had founded Xia Yi Dao nearly thirty years ago. Li Wuxin knew the Central Plains martial arts world inside and out and had extensive connections. Almost all the prominent figures in the righteous path had connections with Li Wuxin. Xia Yi Dao had gathered the elites of the Central Plains martial arts world. If Li Wuxin was really a spy sent by the Japanese pirates, these people were completely deceived. If Li Wuxin gathered them together under various pretexts and then cooperated with the Japanese pirates from the inside, they could definitely wipe out the elites of the Central Plains martial arts world, thus severely damaging the Central Plains martial arts world and allowing the Japanese pirates to advance unimpeded.

Wang Tian had known Li Wuxin for many years and knew his character well, but he knew nothing about Li Wuxin's background. When Li Wuxin talked about his origins, he always evaded the question, and Wang Tian always just smiled and never pressed for details. Now, however, he suspected there might be something fishy going on. Moreover, this informant had received a lot of important intelligence and had made great contributions to the Righteous Alliance's fight against the Japanese pirates. This informant had always maintained a one-way communication with Wang Tian, and Wang Tian trusted him implicitly. He believed there was no baseless accusation.

Thinking of this, Wang Tian began to worry. Because the matter was of great importance, he decided to test Li Wuxin. If Li Wuxin was indeed a spy sent by the Japanese pirates, he would kill him before his conspiracy succeeded. But Wang Tian knew that Li Wuxin was the backbone of the Righteous Alliance. If this matter were to leak out, it would definitely cause unrest. Who knows, before Li Wuxin even made a move, the Righteous Alliance might collapse on its own.

Therefore, Wang Tian didn't dare consult anyone and secretly began investigating. He started by examining Li Wuxin's background, but to no avail. He tried other methods, but still couldn't determine if Li Wuxin was a spy. However, one thing deepened Wang Tian's suspicions: Li Wuxin had no records before the age of eighteen, as if he had suddenly appeared after turning eighteen.

After exhausting all methods and still failing to find out if Li Wuxin was a spy, Wang Tian had no choice but to go directly to Li Wuxin.

Sitting on the ground, Wang Tian smiled bitterly, looking at Li Wuxin's sinister smile, his thoughts drifting back to that night.

He remembered that the moonlight was exceptionally bright that night, but when Wang Tian knocked on Li Wuxin's door and entered the room, he found Li Wuxin seemed preoccupied, only responding coldly to his arrival, a stark contrast to his usual enthusiasm.

After greeting Wang Tian, Li Wuxin ignored him and sat in a chair, lost in thought, looking deeply troubled.

Wang Tian, assuming Li Wuxin was worried about his identity being exposed, asked, "Brother, you seem troubled."

Li Wuxin sighed, "Brother, there's something I can't decide on, I'm torn."

Hearing this, Wang Tian thought, "That's right, after all, you've been in the Central Plains for thirty years, you still have feelings for it. The Japanese pirates are ordering you to wipe out the entire Central Plains martial arts world, you must be torn."

Wang Tian said, "Brother, can you tell me, let me help you with some advice?"

Li Wuxin shook his head, "It's better if you don't know about this. I've already made up my mind after seeing you."

Wang Tian was speechless for a moment, and could only lower his head in silence. Seeing Wang Tian sitting there blankly, Li Wuxin got up and poured him some tea. While pouring tea, Li Wuxin said, "Brother, the cold has been getting worse these days. Although we martial artists aren't bothered by the heat or cold, it's still best to be careful. You especially need to be careful with your severed arm."

Hearing Li Wuxin's concerned words, Wang Tian was moved and couldn't hold back any longer. He said in a deep voice, "Brother, you've kept this from me for so long."

Hearing this, Li Wuxin's hand trembled as he poured tea. Wang Tian saw all of this, and his suspicions grew.

Li Wuxin said in a trembling voice, "Brother, you...you knew everything."

Wang Tian nodded, looking at Li Wuxin. Li Wuxin's expression changed several times, and he said, "Brother, it's all my fault."

Hearing this, Wang Tian had no more doubts and shouted, "You scoundrel, prepare to die!" Before his words even finished, he struck Li Wuxin's chest with a palm strike imbued with his full power. In Wang Tian's heart, Li Wuxin was his brother of many years. However, Li Wuxin's words just now undoubtedly admitted that he was a spy sent by the Japanese pirates. He planned to kill him unexpectedly and then announce that Li Wuxin had died of a sudden illness. This way, he could save the martial arts world of the Central Plains and preserve Li Wuxin's reputation—a win-win situation. But Wang Tian knew that in a real fight, he and Li Wuxin were evenly matched, and neither could defeat the other. Therefore, he launched a sudden attack, hoping to kill Li Wuxin by surprise.

Li Wuxin was caught off guard by Wang Tian's sudden attack and had no time to defend himself. But decades of martial arts skills were not to be underestimated. In the critical moment, human instinct kicked in, and he slightly turned his body, barely avoiding a vital spot in his chest. However, Wang Tian's palm still struck Li Wuxin's left chest.

Li Wuxin coughed up a mouthful of blood, staggered back several steps, and the teacup he was holding fell to the ground with a clatter.

After taking a few steps back, Li Wuxin pointed at Wang Tian, as if to say something. But Wang Tian had already attacked; how could he allow him to call for reinforcements again? Without a word, he struck Li Wuxin with another palm strike. Li Wuxin tried to dodge, but ultimately failed, taking a heavy blow to the abdomen. Li Wuxin cried out in pain, swayed twice, and collapsed to the ground, motionless.

Wang Tian was stunned, not expecting the second strike to hit Li Wuxin so easily. Just then, he heard a commotion outside. It turned out that the sound of Li Wuxin's cup falling to the ground had alerted the guards. Then, Li Wuxin let out another cry of pain, and everyone knew something was wrong, rushing to Li Wuxin's room.

Looking at the lifeless body of Li Wuxin, Wang Tian was overwhelmed with emotion. He recalled the days and nights they had fought side-by-side. He made up his mind: even if he bore the blame for Li Wuxin's death, he would not reveal that Li Wuxin was a Japanese spy, thus ruining Li Wuxin's posthumous reputation. He wanted Li Wuxin to have a good name after death, so that their friendship wouldn't have been in vain. Therefore, without waiting for anyone to arrive, Wang Tian slipped away from Li Wuxin's room and began his escape.

Wang Tian believed that his reputation as a chivalrous knight would not harm his family, so he didn't inform them to go into hiding. However, he never expected that the newly appointed Liu Xing would be so ruthless, killing his entire family upon taking office, a regret Wang Tian would carry for the rest of his life.

The words on that note were top secret; how could Boss Li have known?

Boss Li looked at Wang Tian and said sinisterly, "Liu Donghong is my brother."

In an instant, Wang Tian understood. Liu Donghong was indeed the informant's name. Liu Donghong must have inadvertently revealed his identity and been used by Boss Li to set this trap. He hadn't been careful and had fallen for a huge trick, accidentally killing Li Wuxin.

Hearing Boss Li's words, Wang Tian felt as if a knife had been plunged into his heart. Blood welled up in his eyes as he hissed, "Why did you do this?"

"Why? I've been with the Righteous Alliance for over a decade, I've made countless contributions, killed countless Japanese pirates, I have over twenty scars on my body, yet I'm still just a lowly hall master. Those young people who joined the alliance after me have climbed the ranks faster than me, all pointing fingers at me." At this point, Boss Li became somewhat frantic, his face flushed slightly with agitation. "Why? It's all because of that old bastard, he suppresses me at every turn, so he has to die for me to have a chance to rise."

Hearing Boss Li's words, Wang Tian felt his heart breaking. He pointed at Boss Li, his lips trembling slightly, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Boss Li almost completely lost his mind, shouting, "Why did I come after you? Let me tell you, you think you're good to me, but you treat me like dirt, ordering me around at will. If I'm not satisfied with anything, you either criticize me or beat me up. I... I hate you to death!" Wang Tian

thought about it and realized he also felt the same way about Boss Li, so he had nothing to say and sighed inwardly.

Seeing Wang Tian's state, Boss Li laughed even more maniacally: "I want you all dead! All those who have wronged me must die! Only then can I, Boss Li, live a life of contentment. How about it, Vice Alliance Leader Wang, do you understand? Anyway, you're about to die anyway. I'm doing this so you won't die in peace." With that, he grinned maliciously, put the Gongwu Wei Treasure Map into his robes, and walked towards Wang Tian, intending to kill him with his bare hands.

Chen Yu, standing to the side, had overheard their conversation and had a pretty good idea of what had happened. He couldn't help but sigh slightly, thinking of how Wang Tian had been misled by a villain's one-sided story and mistakenly killed his good brother. He must be extremely heartbroken. Seeing Boss Li walking towards Wang Tian, knowing that Boss Li was about to kill him, he panicked and lunged forward again: "You're not allowed to hurt Hero Wang!"

Boss Li waved his hand, and Chen Yu fell far away again, but Chen Yu got up again, wanting to lunge at Boss Li once more to stop him from killing Wang Tian.

Just then, Wang Tian shouted, "Wait!" Like a thunderclap, his words made Li Laoda and Chen Yu's ears ring.

Startled, they stopped and looked to see what Wang Tian was about to do.

Wang Tian glanced at them and said, "Li Laoda, I hope you'll keep your word and let this child go." Then he said, "I wrongly killed my brother. How can I face living in this world? Brother, I'm sorry." With that, he swung his hand, striking his own head with a palm.

In that instant, Li Laoda burst into triumphant laughter, and Chen Yu cried out, "Hero Wang, no!"

Before Chen Yu could finish speaking, another voice said, "Wang Tian, you can't die yet."

With these words, Wang Tian felt a slight numbness in the hand striking his head; he couldn't muster any strength. Although the palm struck his head, it was light and powerless, causing no harm whatsoever.

Chapter 009 You Wang, Prepare to Die!

Upon hearing this voice, Boss Li trembled with fear, immediately kneeling on the ground and kowtowing repeatedly, shouting, "Welcome, Alliance Leader!" His previous arrogance was completely gone.

Chen Yu understood; he knew it was Liu Xing, the leader of the Righteous Alliance, who had arrived. He stared intently at the source of the voice, wanting to see what kind of person this new leader of the Righteous Alliance was.

Wang Tian, sitting on the ground, heard the voice, his eyes blazing with fury, and he clenched his fists tightly.

The three men in the arena had different expressions and were thinking different things. Li Wuxin was thinking, "I wonder if the Alliance Leader heard what I just said. Otherwise, we'd be in big trouble." Wang Tian was thinking, "The culprit who killed my whole family has arrived. It's a pity I have no strength left. Otherwise, killing this villain would be a great pleasure in life. I would die without regrets." Chen Yu was thinking, "The Alliance Leader of the Righteous Path is truly remarkable. I wish I could be like him."

Amidst their different thoughts, the Alliance Leader of the Righteous Path finally appeared. Liu Xing was indeed a handsome man with striking features, appearing elegant and extraordinary.

Behind Liu Xing were seven or eight people, each with broad shoulders and strong backs, agile movements, and bulging temples, clearly skilled martial artists.

Liu Xing glanced around and smiled slightly, "Vice Alliance Leader Wang, it's been a long time. How are you?"

Wang Tian snorted coldly in response. Liu Xing, unperturbed, smiled and said, "Vice Alliance Leader Wang, our Righteous Alliance Leader Li Wuxin was suddenly killed. I heard from the guards that you were the last person to enter Leader Li's room. Do you have anything to say?" This question was indeed cunning. Liu Xing didn't rush to attack; instead, he pretended to know nothing and asked Wang Tian what had happened, leaving the question to Wang Tian. Firstly, this would make it difficult for Wang Tian to answer. Secondly, if Wang Tian admitted it, Liu Xing would have a legitimate reason to attack. Moreover, judging from Wang Tian's appearance, Liu Xing knew he was seriously injured, though he wasn't sure of the extent. Wang Tian's martial arts were among the best in the Righteous Alliance; no one present was his match. If Wang Tian admitted to killing Li Wuxin, the Righteous Alliance would attack him en masse to avenge their leader. If this matter spread throughout the martial arts world, no one would accuse Liu Xing of bullying the weak with numbers.

Upon hearing Liu Xing's words, Wang Tian sneered, "The person was killed by someone else, what are you going to do about it?" Hearing Wang Tian's frank admission, Liu Xing, though somewhat prepared, still paled and said coldly, "Fine, a grievance has its source, a debt its debtor. Today, let's settle this once and for all." The other members of the Righteous Path, hearing Wang Tian's words, began to curse angrily, while Wang Tian looked up at the sky, seemingly indifferent.

Seeing this, Chen Yu quickly said, "Wait, wait. I have something else to say."

Hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Xing frowned slightly, "What do you want to say?" Chen Yu said, "Alliance Leader, although this is my first time meeting you, I've heard of your name before. I know your Righteous Path prioritizes chivalry and rescues people from dire straits." Before Chen Yu could finish speaking, Liu Xing impatiently waved his hand, "Speak quickly if you have something to say, don't waste time talking."

Chen Yu had intended to relay what he had just heard to Liu Xing, but seeing... Seeing Liu Xing's attitude, Chen Yu felt a chill in his heart. In his mind, chivalry was the foundation of the righteous path, and everyone in the alliance should be friendly and amiable. But today, with Boss Li acting first and Liu Xing acting second, Chen Yu was greatly disappointed. Judging from Chen Yu's intuition, seeing Liu Xing like this, if he spoke, he would definitely be ridiculed by Liu Xing, who would say that he and Wang Tian were cowards and had fabricated this set of lies to deceive the righteous path. Rather than humiliating himself, he decided to say nothing. So he made up his mind to remain silent.

Liu Xing's face was filled with murderous intent as he walked step by step toward Wang Tian. With each step, a deep footprint was left on the ground, which secretly alarmed Chen Yu. However, he couldn't bear to see Wang Tian die, so he said, "Alliance Leader Liu, please wait."

Liu Xing was gathering all his strength, preparing to kill Wang Tian with a single blow. Hearing Chen Yu's words, and in front of everyone from the Righteous Alliance, Liu Xing couldn't act rashly for fear of losing face. So he turned around and said, "What do you have to say now?" As he spoke, the strength he had gathered slowly dissipated.

Chen Yu's eyes darted around. "Your Boss Li took something from me. While the Alliance Leader is here, I want him back."

Boss Li, who had been lying on the ground, was both shocked and furious upon hearing Chen Yu's words. He straightened up and shouted, "Don't talk nonsense, kid! When did I take your things?"

Liu Xing, somewhat impatient, coldly said, "What are you, a renowned figure in the martial arts world, doing taking things from a child? Hurry up and return it to him."

Boss Li dared not utter a word in protest, but stood there without moving. Seeing this, Chen Yu walked to Boss Li's side, reached into his robes, and pulled out the Immortal Martial Treasure Map. Boss Li stood there, watching Chen Yu take the map away, his teeth itching with hatred. However, the members of the Righteous Path were all watching him and Chen Yu, so he dared not make a move and could only watch helplessly as Chen Yu took the map away.

Seeing Chen Yu take the item, Liu Xing assumed it was just a child's toy and paid it no mind, then walked towards Wang Tian. The other members of the Righteous Alliance formed a circle to prevent Wang Tian from escaping.

Chen Yu, seeing Liu Xing approach Wang Tian again, panicked, watching helplessly as Wang Tian was about to die at Liu Xing's hands.

Liu Xing reached Wang Tian and coldly said, "You, surnamed Wang, although you are seriously injured, you killed our Alliance Leader Li. We won't talk about chivalry with you anymore. Prepare to die." As the leader of the Righteous Alliance, Liu Xing addressed Wang Tian as "Deputy Alliance Leader Wang," signifying that Wang Tian was no longer a member of the Alliance. With that, Liu Xing swung his hand, striking down on Wang Tian's head. Wang Tian smiled coldly, closing his eyes to await death.

Suddenly, a strange fragrance wafted into everyone's noses, clearing their minds. They all turned to search for the source of the fragrance.

Even Liu Xing lowered his hand, greedily inhaling the fragrance, and joined the others in the search.

Everyone noticed that the strange fragrance was emanating from a small, pill-like object in Chen Yu's hand, and their eyes widened as they stared at it.

It turned out that, seeing Liu Xing about to kill Wang Tian, Chen Yu, in desperation, had opened the package containing the Wei Bao Map and the pill-like object, hoping to attract Liu Xing and the others' attention and buy them a moment's delay. This tactic worked; Liu Xing and the others' attention was indeed drawn to it.

Seeing that his tactic had worked, Chen Yu was overjoyed. He ran to Wang Tian's side and said to Liu Xing, "Alliance Leader Liu, I know you're a good person. As long as you don't kill Hero Wang, I'll give you this. Do you know, this is the Immortal Martial Treasure Map!"

Hearing Chen Yu say this, Wang Tian sighed inwardly. Children are just children; they have no experience in the martial world and don't know its dangers. If Chen Yu hadn't said this, Liu Xing would have been mindful of his reputation after killing Wang Tian and wouldn't have harmed a child who knew no martial arts. Chen Yu would most likely have escaped with his life. But since Chen Yu said he had the Immortal Martial Treasure Map, these people would definitely kill him to silence him after taking the map. Chen Yu was doomed.

Upon hearing Chen Yu claim that the treasure map in his possession was the Immortal Martial Treasure Map, Liu Xing and the others' eyes gleamed with greed, making Chen Yu somewhat fearful. Liu Xing thought to himself that after killing Wang Tian, the treasure map would be his for the taking. Then, he could kill the boy, and the others, being members of the Righteous Alliance, would be easily subdued with a little manipulation. With this in mind, Liu Xing decided to ignore Chen Yu and instead target Wang Tian again.

Seeing this, Chen Yu quickly shoved the treasure map into Wang Tian's hands. Wang Tian pushed it away, and the map was passed back and forth between the two, leaving Liu Xing in a dilemma. If he acted, he feared damaging the map; if he didn't, the die was cast.

Just as the two were pushing and shoving, a clear whistling sound rang out, like the roar of a dragon or tiger, shaking the leaves to the ground and making everyone's ears ring.

Liu Xing and the others, unaware of what was happening, tensed up and became alert.

The whistling sound came incredibly fast. It had been hundreds of meters away when it was first heard, but in a flash, it was right in front of them. A figure appeared before their eyes in a blur, and before they could even react, the figure charged towards Wang Tian and Chen Yu.

The members of the Righteous Path roared in anger, not even having time to draw their weapons, and unleashed a flurry of palm strikes at the figure. They assumed that the figure's immediate attack on Wang Tian and Chen Yu was either for the treasure map or to kill Wang Tian. They wouldn't allow the treasure map to fall into someone else's hands, and they certainly wouldn't allow Wang Tian to be killed while surrounded by them. Therefore, regardless of whether the attacker was friend or foe, everyone swung their palms at the figure.

A loud boom resounded, sending sand and stones flying. Everyone retreated hastily, fearing the person would take advantage of the chaos to attack. But when the dust settled, only a large crater remained where Chen Yu and Wang Tian had stood; Wang Tian and Chen Yu had vanished without a trace. The chivalrous heroes present were dumbfounded, their faces filled with disbelief. They knew that rescuing someone from so many powerful figures was a feat only a handful could accomplish. Yet, the person who

had rescued Wang

Tian and Chen Yu hadn't even been seen clearly by these chivalrous heroes. Moreover, their combined attack, though unplanned and somewhat chaotic, was still formidable. No one dared underestimate them, yet they hadn't even managed to leave a trace of their attacker. If this were to spread throughout the martial world, people would surely believe the chivalrous path was dying out. If Li Wuxin and Wang Tian were still alive, who would dare to treat the chivalrous path like this?

Everyone present remained silent, watching their leader, Liu Xing, awaiting instructions for the next move. Under their gaze, Liu Xing coughed lightly, "Gentlemen, just now, just now, that just now..." He racked his brains but couldn't find a good way to explain what had just happened, a look of embarrassment on his face.

Then someone said, "Just now, our leader Liu discovered Wang Tian's trail and led us in pursuit. Leader Liu struck, severely injuring Wang Tian, but he still managed to escape."

Liu Xing and the members of the Righteous Path looked over and saw it was Boss Li speaking confidently. Boss Li showed no shame whatsoever, his expression completely composed, as if what he said had truly just happened.

Except for Liu Xing, everyone in the Righteous Path looked unconvinced. Only Liu Xing laughed heartily: "Gentlemen, that's exactly what happened. So, we must press our advantage! Everyone, split up and inform the other brothers to search the surrounding area thoroughly. If you find Wang Tian, don't attack him; immediately notify me. I want to kill him myself." Liu Xing had his reasons for saying this. The Immortal Martial Treasure Map was still in Chen Yu and Wang Tian's hands. If the others from the Righteous Path killed Wang Tian and the treasure fell into their hands, things would be bad.

The other members of the Righteous Path initially didn't take Li Laoda's words seriously, but since their leader had said so, they couldn't say anything more. They agreed and went to inform the others, leaving only Liu Xing and Li Laoda in the room.

Liu Xing looked at Li Laoda and smiled slightly: "Not bad, Li Feihu, you can be considered someone who has something to report."

Hearing Liu Xing's words, Li Feihu, the eldest brother, was overjoyed and immediately knelt down, kowtowing repeatedly, saying, "It's all thanks to the Alliance Leader's excellent upbringing that I, Li Feihu, am where I am today." Liu

Xing thought to himself, "I've only been in office for a short time; when have I ever taught you anything?" But seeing that Li Feihu had rescued him without taking credit, instead placing the credit on himself, he couldn't help but feel pleased. He said, "Get up. From now on, you are the leader of the Flying Dragon Hall."

Li Feihu was about to rise, but upon hearing Liu Xing's words, he... He had just gotten to his feet when he collapsed to the ground again, trembling as he said, "I will repay the Alliance Leader's kindness with my life, even if it means my death." It turned out that although Li Feihu was also a hall master, he was only the head of a branch hall. The Flying Dragon Hall, however, was the largest hall in the Righteous Alliance, responsible for managing all external affairs of the Righteous Path. Even the headquarters of the Righteous Path was located in the Flying Tiger Hall, demonstrating the Flying Dragon Hall's status within the Alliance. The head of the Flying Dragon Hall was a hundred times more powerful than Li Feihu's previous hall master, which was why he quickly kowtowed in gratitude.

Liu Xing glanced at Li Feihu and said, "You've worked diligently for me, so naturally you'll receive your share of rewards. But if you try to play any tricks on me, I have plenty of ways to deal with you."

Li Feihu shuddered and repeatedly said he wouldn't dare. Seeing Li Feihu's expression, Liu Xing smiled slightly, waved his hand, and said, "Go to the First Company and don't let anyone disturb me."

Li Feihu acknowledged and left, leaving Liu Xing alone. At this moment, Liu Xing's expression suddenly became respectful: "My benefactor, what do you think of this matter?"

As Liu Xing spoke, a masked man dressed in black appeared silently in front of him. Upon seeing this man, Liu Xing's expression became even more respectful.

The masked man in black slowly said, "It was an ape that rescued Wang Tian. Its movements were so fast that even I only caught a glimpse of its appearance before I could stop it." His voice was muffled and unclear, as if he were deliberately altering his tone.

"An ape? How is that possible?" Liu Xing exclaimed. "Such a strange thing exists in the world!

" The masked man said, "Would I be mistaken?" His words carried a hint of reproach. Liu Xing was startled and quickly lowered his head, saying, "Yes, I shouldn't have said that."

The masked man sighed and said, "It's not your fault. I initially thought I was seeing things, but it was an ape."

Liu Xing nodded and asked, "So, what should I do next?" The masked man in black pondered for a moment and said, "You issue an Iron-Blooded Kill Order, ordering all the experts to hunt down Wang Tian. As for the hidden map, don't worry. As long as you kill Wang Tian, whoever gets it, I will find a way to retrieve it for you." “

The Iron-Blooded Pursuit Order? That’s only used when hunting down Japanese pirates!” Liu Xing exclaimed.

The masked man snorted, “Can’t you think of a better way?”

Liu Xing lowered his head even further, “I am foolish, please enlighten me, benefactor.”

The masked man cursed him as an idiot in his heart, but since Liu Xing was still useful, he couldn’t say anything. He could only say, “Wang Tian was originally a spy sent by the Japanese pirates. Li Wuxin discovered his secret and killed him by surprise. After you took over as the leader, you originally thought that the Righteous Alliance would deal with the scoundrel within your own alliance. But now it seems that the Righteous Alliance alone cannot eliminate Wang Tian. Therefore, you have made this secret public and asked all the heroes of the world to help you.”

Liu Xing’s eyes lit up and he nodded, “I understand.”

The masked man said, “Alright, I won’t say any more to you. You must do what I’ve told you to do well, otherwise, there will be plenty of people who want to be the leader.”

Liu Xing's heart skipped a beat, and he nodded repeatedly. The masked man tossed out a sentence: "Do a good job, and I'll protect you in secret. If anything happens, I'll contact you anytime. If you need anything, just give me a call and I'll be right there." Then he drifted away. Liu

Xing watched the masked man leave, a sinister look gradually appearing on his face. He thought to himself, "You're so smug now. One day, I will."

In truth, for Liu Xing, it all felt like a dream. Liu Xing was originally an unknown figure in the Righteous Alliance. In the years since he joined, he had hardly ever seen the Alliance Leader. No one in the Righteous Path would pay him any attention. But suddenly one day, this masked man found Liu Xing. At that time, Li Wuxin had only been dead for a few days, and the Righteous Path was in an uproar over the selection of the Alliance Leader. People were hurling insults at Liu Xing. He was a nobody in the Righteous Path, and such things were none of his business, so he didn't bother with them. But when the masked man approached him that day, his first words were: "Do you want to be the Alliance Leader?" Liu Xing initially thought it was a joke and ignored it .

However, the masked man produced something, and Liu Xing agreed without hesitation. The item was the Heroic Summoning Token, the token of the Heroic Alliance leader. Upon seeing the token, Liu Xing's heart leaped with joy. He didn't care how the token, which belonged to the leader, ended up in the masked man's possession. Instead, he asked why the masked man was helping him. The masked man explained that helping Liu Xing was also helping the Heroic Alliance, claiming to be an elder who couldn't bear to see the alliance torn apart by the struggle for leadership. He had secretly tested many people and found Liu Xing the most suitable, so he revealed himself to discuss the matter. Liu Xing believed him completely and asked the masked man what to do. The masked man told him... Well, there were two conditions. First, Liu Xing couldn't tell anyone about his existence. His reasons were that he preferred peace and quiet, and if the members of the Righteous Alliance knew he was still alive, they would definitely bother him. Second, the Righteous Alliance Summoning Order was something Liu Xing obtained unintentionally; he couldn't say it was given to him by the masked man. Liu Xing knew some reclusive masters had eccentricities, so he wasn't surprised. Following the masked man's instructions, and relying on the Righteous Alliance Summoning Order, he effortlessly became the alliance leader. After becoming the leader, the masked man began to manipulate Liu Xing from behind the scenes. Most of Liu Xing's actions were under the masked man's orders. At first, Liu Xing didn't bother to ask why; after all, he was now the leader, wielding supreme power within the alliance, getting whatever he wanted. Aside from the masked man, he was practically untouchable. Liu Xing was riding high, but gradually, he grew dissatisfied with being merely a puppet. He wanted to eliminate the masked man. After all, only he and the masked man knew how he had become the alliance leader. Once the masked man was dead, he could become the true leader. However, while he harbored this thought, the timing wasn't right, and his position wasn't secure enough for him to act rashly. Li Feihu's quick rise to become the leader of the Flying Dragon Hall with just a few words was also closely related to Liu Xing's idea.

As Liu Xing was deep in thought, he heard the sound of clothes rustling in the wind. Knowing his men had arrived, he straightened his expression, regaining his leader's authority. After everyone arrived, he issued an iron-blooded kill order and led his men to continue tracking Wang Tian and Chen Yu.

(Chapter 010: Then Come to the Underworld and Settle Your Account with Me!)

While Wang Tian and Chen Yu were pushing the treasure map back and forth, suddenly… A clear whistle rang out, and immediately afterward, Wang Tian and Chen Yu felt their bodies lighten as they were lifted into the air. Chen Yu felt the arm clinging to him was soft and furry, with an indescribable warmth. A wave of weariness washed over him; having just fought several life-or-death situations, he was indeed exhausted. Regardless of whether the person clinging to him was friend or foe, he drifted off to sleep.

He didn't know how long he slept, but just as he was enjoying his sleep, he suddenly heard a man's voice nearby. Initially, he didn't want to pay attention and continued sleeping, but the words of the man, "Wang the Hero," startled him, instantly banishing his sleepiness. He turned to his side, listening intently.

The man said, "Wang Tian, if you don't reveal that brat's whereabouts, don't blame me for being ruthless." The voice reached Chen Yu's ears, startling him. It was none other than Li Feihu, the leader of the Li gang. Chen Yu was momentarily confused. Hadn't he just been rescued? What was going on? How had Wang Tian fallen into Li Feihu's hands again? But before Chen Yu could think further, he heard a scream. Judging from the sound, it was Wang Tian. He quickly got up and quietly made his way towards the source of the sound. Only then did Chen Yu have time to assess his surroundings. He found himself in a dense forest, surrounded by lush trees. His vision was obscured by the dense branches. Yu didn't wonder why she was there. Instead, she quietly approached the source of the sound. Deep in the dense forest, there was a clearing. In the clearing, Wang Tian lay on the ground, his face covered in blood. Li Feihu stood beside him, looking smug. Wang Tian's face was fierce, as if he were ready to die. Yu hid behind the shadows of the trees, holding her breath, watching everything that was happening.

Li Feihu laughed, "Wang Tian, it seems you won't shed tears until you see the coffin, you won't give up until you're completely cornered. If I don't treat you well, you won't tell me where that kid is." With that, Li Feihu clenched his fist, ready to attack.

Wang Tian laughed, "Li, it's my bad luck to have fallen into your hands today. I won't complain about how you treat me, but as for the child's whereabouts, two words: no way." Li Feihu sneered, "

Fine, fine. I've always heard that our Vice Alliance Leader Wang Tian is a man of iron. Today, I'll see whether your body is harder or my fists are harder." With that, he struck Wang Tian's left calf with a palm strike. Wang Tian groaned, large beads of sweat trickling down his face. But Wang Tian was tough enough; although Li Feihu's palm strike had broken his left leg, he didn't cry out in pain.

Seeing Wang Tian endure the pain without uttering a sound, Li Feihu's ferocity flared. He struck Wang Tian's right leg with another palm strike. A soft cracking sound was heard, and this strike broke Wang Tian's right leg as well. Wang Tian was in so much pain he almost fainted, but he still remained silent.

Seeing Wang Tian's attitude, Li Feihu secretly admired Wang Tian's toughness. Realizing that force wouldn't work, he immediately changed his tune: "Vice Alliance Leader Wang, why bother? Just tell me the child's whereabouts, and I'll release you. All past grievances will be wiped clean. From now on, you go your way, I'll go mine. Isn't that good? I assure you, I only want the treasure map; I won't touch a single hair on that child's head."

Wang Tian glared at Li Feihu, spat out a mouthful of blood, and said hatefully, "Li, I was blind before, failing to see your true nature. Today, I'm in your hands, I have nothing to say. As for the child's whereabouts, the sun will rise in the west! Don't even dream about it!" Li Feihu

slightly... He smiled, not angry, but instead walked to Wang Tian's side with a grin, stepping on Wang Tian's broken leg and slowly applying pressure, a sinister smile appearing on his face: "Sometimes the sun rises in the west, Vice Alliance Leader Wang, what do you say?"

At this, Wang Tian could no longer bear it, shouting, "You surnamed Li, if I don't die today, I will repay you a hundredfold for what you gave me today."

Chen Yu, watching from the side, was terrified, clenching his hands tightly, wanting to rush out and fight Li Feihu to the death. But then he remembered that he was no match for Li Feihu at this moment. Going out to die was one thing, but if the Immortal Martial Treasure Map fell into the hands of this thief, he would die with his eyes open in disgrace. Thinking of this, Chen Yu suppressed the urge to kill and quietly observed the situation from the side. A hand reached into his robes and felt around. The treasure map was right there in his pocket. He couldn't help but feel strange. He remembered that when he was rescued, he had clearly given the treasure map to Wang Tian. So how did the treasure map end up in his pocket? This thought flashed through his mind. Seeing the urgent situation and the possibility that Li Feihu could kill Wang Tian at any moment, he took out the treasure map he had kept in his robes, just in case.

Upon hearing Wang Tian's words, a murderous glint flashed in Li Feihu's eyes. Having known Wang Tian for so long, Li Feihu knew him well; he was a man of his word. If Wang Tian said he wouldn't reveal the child's whereabouts, he was absolutely certain not to utter a single word. If he didn't kill Wang Tian, Li Feihu felt a deep unease, thinking of Wang Tian's methods towards his enemies. With this thought, Li Feihu made up his mind, letting out a strange cry: "Then you can settle accounts with me in the underworld!" With that, he unleashed his full power in his Iron Sand Palm strike, aiming to kill Wang Tian with a single blow.

Wang Tian smiled coldly, closed his eyes, and calmly accepted his death.

Chen Yu, who had witnessed everything clearly, could no longer restrain himself. Ignoring the danger, he shouted, "You scoundrel, stop! I'm here!"

Hearing this, Li Feihu's face lit up with joy. He swung his palm outward, the force of the blow grazing Wang Tian's body before slamming heavily into the ground beside him, creating a small crater. If Chen Yu had shouted even a fraction slower, the palm would have struck Wang Tian on the head. Given the power of that blow, Wang Tian would have had no chance of survival.

Seeing Chen Yu appear, Wang Tian sighed softly, closed his eyes, and ignored him. Li Feihu, seeing Chen Yu appear, laughed, "Kid, you've finally come out."

Chen Yu smiled slightly, "I can come out whenever I want, what's it to you?"

Li Feihu's expression changed, and he placed a hand on Wang Tian's head, shouting, "Kid, hand over the treasure, or I'll kill him with one palm!"

Chen Yu smiled slightly, "Fine, kill him then. I have no relation to him, what does it have to do with me if you kill him?" Li

Feihu was stunned, not expecting Chen Yu to say such a thing. He slowly removed his hand from Wang Tian's head, gathering his strength, preparing to snatch the treasure map from Chen Yu's hand. Hearing Chen Yu's words, Wang Tian opened his eyes, a sharp glint in them, but said nothing.

Chen Yu seemed to see through Li Feihu's thoughts, took a few steps back, and said, "You dog, how about we make a bet?" Li Feihu was taken aback, "A bet?" Chen Yu nodded and said, "I bet you'll have torn the Tibetan train station to shreds before you catch me." As he spoke, Chen Yu grabbed the treasure map, pretending to tear it apart. Li Feihu then understood Chen Yu's meaning, and was secretly furious, but afraid that Chen Yu would actually do it. Even if he killed Chen Yu and Wang Tian, the treasure map would be gone, and all his efforts would be in vain. Because of these concerns, Li Feihu dared not act rashly.

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Chen Yu's expression turned serious. "Brother Li, it's not that I can't give you this, but you have to promise me a few things."

Li Feihu was overjoyed and said, "Go ahead, little brother. If you want the stars in the sky, I'll find a way to pluck them down for you."

Chen Yu said, "I also want the stars in the sky, but you're too short to reach them. How about this, I'll find you a few easy things to do. First, you have to apologize to Hero Wang." Upon hearing this, Li Feihu thought to himself, "This is easy. "

He knelt down and kowtowed several times to Wang Tian, saying, "Great Hero Wang, I'm sorry." Though he spoke, his eyes revealed a resentful look, clearly indicating he wasn't sincere.

Chen Yu had only casually asked Li Feihu to apologize to Wang Tian, but seeing that Li Feihu actually did it, he was secretly pleased. He said, "Great Hero Wang is seriously injured, so he must be in a bad mood. A bad mood will slow down his healing. You need to think of a way to cheer him up so he can recover faster."

Li Feihu frowned and asked, "How can I make Great Hero Wang happy?" Chen Yu smiled and said, "For example, you could massage his back or his shoulders." Li Feihu's anger rose, and he was about to lash out, but seeing the treasure map in Chen Yu's hand, he gritted his teeth and stepped forward to massage Wang Tian's shoulders. He was determined to kill Chen Yu with a single blow as soon as he got the map, only then could he quell his hatred. Since the map was still in Chen Yu's hands, he dared not try anything funny, and his shoulder massage was rather proper and respectable.

Wang Tian, seeing Chen Yu's various tricks and how Chen Yu was making Li Feihu look foolish, secretly found it amusing, but not knowing what Chen Yu was up to, he remained silent.

After massaging Li Feihu for a few moments, Chen Yu said, "Alright, alright, this is the third one. You know I'm from a poor family, I'm terrified of poverty. You're a hero of the martial world, robbing the rich to help the poor is your nature, right?"

Hearing this, Li Feihu was secretly pleased, thinking, "Kids are kids, they still have weaknesses, right? All they want is money." Thinking this, Li Feihu reached into his robes, intending to hand over all the silver and banknotes he had to Chen Yu in exchange for the treasure map in Chen Yu's possession.

However, just as Li Feihu reached into his robes, he suddenly saw a malicious smile on Chen Yu's face. He knew something was wrong and tried to leap forward, but it was too late. Chen Yu ripped the treasure map to shreds in a few swift movements, saying, "Want the treasure map? Dream on! I'd rather die than give it to you!" "Having said that, he waved his hand. Countless pieces of paper danced in the wind, as if mocking Li Feihu's greed and ignorance.

It turned out that when Chen Yu jumped out to stop Li Feihu, he was prepared to die, but dying like this was somewhat unsettling. Seeing how much Li Feihu wanted the treasure map, he had a sudden inspiration and took the opportunity to play a trick on Li Feihu.

When Li Feihu saw the treasure map turn into a sky full of paper shadows, all his scheming had come to nothing but an illusion, he felt both heartache and anger. He pointed at Chen Yu but couldn't speak. When he came to his senses, he found Chen Yu looking at him with a half-smile, and evil thoughts arose in his heart. He shouted, "Boy, prepare to die!" "Having said that, he pounced on Chen Yu like lightning, unleashing his Iron Sand Palm with fury, infused with the power of twelve wills

, striking down towards Chen Yu's head. Chen Yu smiled at Wang Tian and shouted, "Brother Wang, I'm going first, I'll wait for you on the road to the Yellow Springs." Wang Tian wanted to help, but he had no strength left in his body, and could only watch helplessly as Li Feihu's palm struck Chen Yu's head solidly.

Chen Yu only felt a powerful force slam into his head, and before he could even scream, everything went black, and he collapsed to the ground.

Chapter 011 Brother, I won't die!"

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Yu slowly woke up. Opening his eyes, he found a strange face grinning at him. The face was covered in long hair and seemed inhuman. Chen Yu was startled and sat up, only to find that the strange face was indeed not human, but the face of an ape. At this moment, the ape was looking at Chen Yu. When it saw that Chen Yu had woken up, it grinned and had a very friendly expression.

Chen Yu looked around. It was a cave, but it was quite spacious and brightly lit, like daytime. Wang Tian was lying to one side, his life hanging in the balance. The ape was over a meter tall, covered in snow-white fur, and quite beautiful. When it saw Chen Yu wake up, it squeaked a few times, but Chen Yu couldn't understand what it was saying. He wondered to himself, "I was supposed to have died under Li Feihu's Iron Sand Palm, but now, am I in the underworld?" Thinking this, Chen Yu pinched his thigh hard. A sharp pain shot through him, and he knew he was still alive. Overjoyed, he knew the ape must have saved him. He went over and bowed to the ape, saying, "Brother Ape, thank you for saving my life."

The ape was very happy to see Chen Yu bow, but for some reason, its expression suddenly changed. It swung its hand and pushed Chen Yu far away, but the ape's strength was just right; it only pushed Chen Yu away without hurting him.

Seeing the ape's anger, Chen Yu couldn't figure out what he had done to offend it. He thought to himself that beasts really do think differently from humans. He had sincerely thanked it, but it had pushed him far away. So, ignoring the ape, he turned to look at Wang Tian.

Chen Yu helped Wang Tian up and saw that his face was ashen and his breath was barely a whisper. It was clear that he wouldn't survive. Chen Yu had never experienced anything like this before and was at a loss. He was so anxious that he almost cried, but remembering that the ape was there, he forced back his tears and helped Wang Tian sit up.

Chen Yu stirred Wang Tian, who woke up. Seeing Chen Yu beside him, a look of joy appeared in his eyes. He reached out and lovingly stroked Chen Yu's head, saying, "Child, it's alright. Everyone has to die eventually. My time is running out. Don't be sad, cheer up."

Hearing Wang Tian's concerned words, Chen Yu could no longer hold back, and tears streamed down his face. Wang Tian angrily said, "What are you crying for, a real man?"

Hearing Wang Tian's anger, Chen Yu didn't want to upset him before he died, so he forced back his grief and wiped away his tears.

Wang Tian sighed, stroking Chen Yu's head, and said, "Child, I'm about to die, but there's one thing that will haunt me. That scoundrel Li Feihu, in a moment of carelessness, caused me to mistakenly kill Brother Li. I hate him so much, but unfortunately, I can't avenge him myself. Child, promise me, when you grow up, you must help me avenge this, okay?"

Chen Yu nodded. Seeing Chen Yu's agreement, Wang Tian's spirits lifted, his complexion seemed to improve, and a rosy glow appeared on his face. He said, "I'm giving you the Immortal Martial Treasure Map. You must find the Immortal Martial Cave, learn the skills left behind by the Martial Immortal, and help me avenge myself." With trembling hands, he pulled out the package containing the Immortal Martial Treasure Map from his robes.

When Chen Yu saw the package, he wondered if his eyes were playing tricks on him. He had clearly torn the treasure map to pieces just now; how could it have reappeared in Wang Tian's hands? Was he dreaming? But seeing Wang Tian looking at him expectantly, he didn't have time to think much. He took the package, nodded, and thought to himself that although he didn't know where the Immortal Martial Cave was, he would do anything to find it, learn the martial arts, and avenge Wang Tian.

Wang Tian struggled slightly, startling Chen Yu. "Brother Wang, your leg!" she exclaimed. Wang Tian hesitated, "My leg? It's nothing. I was injured by a thief a few days ago while fleeing from pursuers, but it's almost healed now. By the way, what did you just call me?"

Hearing this, Chen Yu was even more puzzled. Wang Tian's leg had clearly been broken by Li Feihu, so how could he say it was nothing? Was she dreaming? She picked up the package containing the Immortal Martial Treasure Map, opened it, and found the map and the pill perfectly aligned. She was completely confused, wondering what had happened. While pondering this, she heard Wang Tian ask her this question and smiled sheepishly, "I don't have any relatives. Having spent so much time with you, I feel a sense of closeness, so I just called you Brother Wang. If you're not happy about that, I'll call you Hero Wang instead."

Wang Tian laughed heartily, "Of course, of course! I never imagined I'd be so close to you !" "Before I die, someone still calls me 'Big Brother.' Good, child, you can drop the 'Wang' part and just call me 'Big Brother.'"

Chen Yu was overjoyed and called him "Big Brother" several times. Wang Tian responded several times, and the two embraced. After a long while, Wang Tian's expression darkened, and he said, "Brother, it's a pity that I can't take care of you in this world anymore. My meridians are all broken, and I'm about to die. Brother, I'm sorry. I wanted to spend a few more days with you, but it

's too late. Let's meet again in the next life." Chen Yu was just immersed in joy. He had been an orphan since childhood, helpless and having experienced the coldness of human nature. Although the people of Jiujiang treated him well, occasionally giving him some clothes and food, they only pitied him and didn't truly care for him. He had finally met Wang Tian, who recognized him as a brother, but now he was about to die. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel grief and burst into tears.

Seeing Chen Yu's emotional outburst, Wang Tian also felt sad, but this time, he didn't stop Chen Yu from crying.

The ape, which had been watching the two with a grin, grew impatient as the two alternated between laughter and tears. It leaped over to their side, curiously scrutinizing them.

Chen Yu, seeing the ape approach, suddenly remembered that it had just saved him and Wang Tian, and must have some skill. A sudden inspiration struck him. He rolled over and kowtowed several times, crying, "Please, save Brother Wang! I don't want him to die!"

The ape seemed to understand human speech, chuckled, and pointed to the package in Chen Yu's hand. Chen Yu, momentarily confused, assumed the ape wanted the Immortal Martial Treasure Map. Without thinking, he took out the map and handed it to the ape. But the ape didn't even look at the map, shaking its head repeatedly and pointing to the package again. Chen Yu understood immediately and quickly handed the pill-like object to the ape. The ape grinned and held the pill to Wang Tian's lips, indicating that he should take it.

Wang Tian quickly turned his head to the side and said, "Brother, we can't do this. To find the Immortal Martial Cave, we can't lose either the treasure map or this thing. I've been searching along the treasure map and I feel that the Immortal Martial Cave is nearby. If you eat this, even if we find the Immortal Martial Cave, we might not get what's inside. I'm already dying, don't waste it."

Chen Yucheng said earnestly, "Brother, as long as it can save your life, the Immortal Martial Cave doesn't matter. Hurry up and eat it."

Wang Tian turned his head to the side and refused to open his mouth. The ape became impatient, reached out and pinched Wang Tian's teeth. Wang Tian had no choice but to open his mouth. The ape pushed the pill-like thing into Wang Tian's mouth, and then, with lightning speed, pressed several acupoints on Wang Tian's head. Its movements were like those of a martial arts master. Chen Yu, watching from the sidelines, was both surprised and delighted. Knowing that the ape was healing Wang Tian, he stepped aside and waited quietly.

Wang Tian felt an incomparably powerful surge of true energy flow from the ape's hand through the top of his head into his body, making him feel indescribably comfortable. He was secretly amazed and dared not be negligent. He also circulated his own true energy, combining it with the ape's, to heal his injured meridians.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Wang Tian let out a long roar, flipped himself to his feet, and stood up, his face radiant as if he had never been injured. Suddenly, the ape struck with its palm. Wang Tian smiled slightly, knowing that the ape was checking how well his injuries had healed. He swung his palm to meet the blow, and with a loud bang, Wang Tian staggered back three steps before regaining his balance. Looking at the ape, however, it had only swayed slightly. Wang Tian was startled, thinking to himself that even with his full-force attack, he had still been knocked back three steps by the ape, and the ape had just healed his injuries, expending a lot of its energy. In comparison, he was far inferior to the ape.

Seeing that Wang Tian had fully recovered his strength, Chen Yu was overjoyed and rushed into Wang Tian's arms without hesitation. Tears welled in Wang Tian's eyes as he smiled and said, "Brother, I won't die. From now on, I'll stay by your side and take good care of you."

Overjoyed, Chen Yu nodded. Remembering that he hadn't yet thanked the ape that had saved Wang Tian, he knelt down and kowtowed several times to the ape. The ape, with a hint of smugness in its expression, calmly accepted Chen Yu's kowtows.

Wang Tian also went over and bowed to the ape, saying, "Brother Monkey, I can't thank you enough for your great kindness. You saved me today; I will definitely repay you in the future." But for some reason, the ape turned its head away upon hearing Wang Tian's words, ignoring him completely. Wang Tian didn't know what he had done to offend the ape and was at a loss for what to do.

After a while, Wang Tian turned back to Chen Yu and said, "Brother, I took the pill, and it really worked wonders. It's a pity the Immortal Martial Cave is gone, but it doesn't matter. I'll pass on all my skills to you. As long as you practice diligently, you might not be the best in the world, but you'll be able to handle a group of experts."

Chen Yu nodded. Seeing Wang Tian's energetic appearance, he wasn't disappointed at all about not getting the Immortal Martial Treasure.

Hearing Wang Tian's words, the ape snorted coldly. Suddenly, it swayed and grabbed Chen Yu's hand. Chen Yu was startled and was about to say something when he felt a strong force, and his body involuntarily followed the ape.

Wang Tian was stunned. He hadn't expected the ape to suddenly take Chen Yu away. He wanted to stop it, but it was too late. He could only follow the ape. However, Wang Tian knew that since the ape had healed his injuries, it probably meant no harm, so he wasn't in a great hurry.

Chapter 012 Big Brother, We Really Obtained the Immortal Martial Treasure!

Chen Yu was immersed in the joy of Wang Tian's full recovery, but he was caught off guard when the ape suddenly attacked him. Startled, he tried to struggle, but the ape was too strong, and no matter how hard he struggled, it was useless. His body was pulled by the ape, and he involuntarily followed it. Turning around, he saw Wang Tian following behind them, winking at him, meaning that Chen Yu should not struggle, but follow the ape and see what it was up to.

Seeing Wang Tian's eyes, Chen Yu's heart calmed down a little, and he began to observe the surrounding situation. He found that the ape was pulling him deeper into the cave. Along the way, it was brightly lit, like daytime, and the light came from huge tallow candles hanging on the cave walls. Seeing this, Chen Yu couldn't help but feel strange. There were no fewer than dozens of these giant tallow candles along the way. He wondered who had such a grand gesture to keep these giant tallow candles burning all the time.

Wang Tian followed behind Chen Yu and the ape, his mind filled with curiosity. He was experienced in the ways of the world, unlike Chen Yu who only saw two sides of things. He noticed that the giant tallow candles didn't seem freshly lit, but rather had been burning for a long time. They had been in the cave for some time without finding a single person. Could the ape have lit these candles? If so, this ape might be sentient, not an ordinary ape. But why did the ape save him? How did it know that the pill-like object with the Immortal Martial Treasure Map could heal injuries? Completely baffled, he could only follow the ape and Chen Yu closely, hoping for some new discovery.

After walking for a long time, the terrain suddenly opened up. Chen Yu and Wang Tian's eyes lit up as they discovered that the cave had suddenly expanded, forming a spacious area, like a living room in an ordinary house, only dozens of times larger. Upon reaching this point, the ape stopped and released Chen Yu's hand.

Chen Yu and Wang Tian hadn't expected that this seemingly unremarkable cave held such a hidden world. For a moment, they forgot to speak and began to survey the cave and the lake. They were startled to find a figure smiling at them from the center of the cave. Upon closer inspection, they discovered it was a stone statue. Unable to resist their curiosity, Wang Tian and Chen Yu approached the statue and found that it depicted a man waiting expectantly, his expression and gestures incredibly lifelike. Without close inspection, it was impossible to tell it was a stone statue. Wang Tian and Chen Yu were secretly amazed and circled the statue, examining it closely.

The monkey, seemingly from nowhere, found a futon and solemnly placed it in front of the statue, squeaking at Chen Yu.

Chen Yu, puzzled, looked at Wang Tian. Wang Tian glanced at the ape, then at the prayer mat in front of the stone statue, and said, "Brother, it seems to be asking you to kowtow."

Chen Yu, thinking that the ape had saved Wang Tian and he didn't know how to thank it, figured there must be a deeper meaning to its request for him to kowtow to the statue. So, he knelt down and began kowtowing before the statue.

The ape, seeing Chen Yu kowtowing, seemed overjoyed, looking ecstatic. Chen Yu kowtowed three times before the statue and tried to stand up, but the ape waved its hands repeatedly, indicating that he should continue kowtowing. Although somewhat strange, Chen Yu couldn't refuse and prostrated himself again.

When he counted to thirty-six in his mind, the ape finally squeaked, indicating that it was enough.

Chen Yu stood up, while Wang Tian stood to the side, watching Chen Yu and the ape, lost in thought.

Seeing that Chen Yu had finished kowtowing, the ape grinned, took Chen Yu's hand, and acted very affectionately. After a while, the ape turned and ran out, returning from somewhere with a yellowed package, which it handed to Chen Yu.

Chen Yu opened the package and saw a piece of paper inside, densely covered with writing. Unfortunately, Chen Yu couldn't read, so he handed the package to Wang Tian.

Wang Tian picked up the paper, glanced at it, and his face lit up with ecstatic joy. He excitedly said to Chen Yu, "Brother, you're in luck! This is the Immortal Martial Cave!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu quickly said, "Brother, tell me quickly, what's going on? You've confused me."

Wang Tian composed himself, unsure how to explain, so he picked up the paper and began to read. Meanwhile, the ape circled around Chen Yu, occasionally reaching out to touch him, acting extremely affectionately.

Chen Yu listened as Wang Tian read aloud: "This message is for those with affinity. I am Zhou Sen, the Martial Immortal. Recently, I have felt unwell and know my time is near. It is a pity that my martial arts will soon be lost. Therefore, I built this Immortal Martial Cave to serve those with affinity. The monkey Xiao Ling has followed me for many years and has acquired five or six tenths of my power. When I pass away, he will be the guardian of my Immortal Martial Cave. You can call him Xiao Ling. I left behind an Immortal Martial Treasure Map, scattered among the mortal world. In fact, it only marks the approximate location of the Immortal Martial Cave. If the destined person comes here and can take out the Immortal Elixir next to the Immortal Martial Treasure Map, Xiao Ling will be able to find the person and lead them into the Immortal Cave." "Wu Youfu, enter the Taixu Illusionary Realm for the test. If you pass, you will become my disciple and inherit my mantle. When you arrive here, it will prove that you have passed the test of the Taixu Illusionary Realm and are my next disciple. All my martial arts insights are in Xiao Ling's mind. I hope you will treat Xiao Ling well. Remember this well. Also, all the treasures in the treasury are reserved for those with affinity. I hope you will make good use of these treasures to benefit the people."

After hearing Wang Tian finish reading, Chen Yu understood what was going on and was overjoyed. He said, "Brother, we really obtained the Immortal Martial Treasure!"

Wang Tian smiled slightly and nodded in response. The two then understood why the ape was unhappy when they called it "Brother Monkey" twice. It turned out that this ape was from the same era as Martial Immortal Zhou Sen and was at least several hundred years old. Calling the ape "Brother Monkey" at their age was a bit disrespectful to it, so it was no wonder the ape was angry.

Chen Yu bowed to the ape and said, "I'm sorry, Senior Little Spirit."

The ape nodded, put its hands behind its back, and Chen Yu couldn't help but chuckle at its appearance.

Wang Tian said, "By the way, brother, when did you go to the Illusionary Realm? I didn't know." Chen Yu said, "I don't know either." Suddenly, he remembered something: "Oh right, just now when I was unconscious." He then recounted how he witnessed Li Feihu torturing Wang Tian and how he himself appeared and teased Li Feihu.

After listening to Chen Yu's account, Wang Tian was stunned for a moment, then said, "I never imagined that such miraculous skills truly existed in this world. Senior Zhou has been dead for hundreds of years, yet he can still use the Illusionary Realm. It's simply unbelievable."

However, Wang Tian was wrong this time. The one who used the Illusionary Realm to test Chen Yu was not the Martial Immortal Zhou Sen, but the monkey Chi Ling. The Illusionary Realm sounds frightening, but to put it bluntly, it's somewhat like modern hypnosis. Chen Yu's selfless spirit and resourceful actions in the Illusionary Realm greatly satisfied Chi Ling, who concluded that Chen Yu was a disciple of the Martial Immortal Zhou Sen and brought him here.

Now, all the mysteries in Chen Yu's heart have been solved. Wang Tian had tried to kill Li Feihu by exposing the Immortal Pill, which was the pill-like thing next to the Immortal Martial Treasure Map, to the outside world. It emitted a strange fragrance. Then, in order to save Wang Tian, Chen Yu exposed the Immortal Pill again, which emitted a pleasant fragrance and attracted Xiao Ling, the guardian of the Immortal Martial Cave. At the last moment, Xiao Ling saved Chen Yu and Wang Tian. After saving Chen Yu and Wang Tian, Xiao Ling believed that she was the one destined for him. She used the Illusionary Realm on Chen Yu to test her. After passing the test, Xiao Ling saw that Wang Tian was seriously injured. Of course, she knew the effect of the Immortal Pill. She used the Immortal Pill to save Wang Tian and brought Chen Yu here so that she could complete the ceremony of becoming a disciple of Zhou Sen.

Thinking of this, Chen Yu smiled and said to Wang Tian, "Brother, this is truly a stroke of luck. Anyone else who obtained the Immortal Martial Treasure Map and the Immortal Pill would definitely hide them tightly. Who would take them out? Only the two of us. In that case, we should thank Li Feihu and the others."

Mentioning Li Feihu, Wang Tian's face darkened. He thought of Li Wuxin, whom he had accidentally killed, and felt a pang of sadness. Seeing Wang Tian's expression, Chen Yu knew he had touched a sore spot and regretted it. He wanted to change the subject, and his eyes lit up with an idea: "Brother, is there anything to eat? We were fighting and killing just now, and now that things have calmed down, I'm a little hungry."

Hearing Chen Yu say this, Wang Tian realized he had been a bit out of line and quickly put on a smiling face, saying, "Brother, what do you think? " "Does my brother look like someone who has food?"

Chen Yu looked at Wang Tian and found him dressed in rags, like a beggar. He didn't look like someone who had food hidden on him at all. Chen Yu found it amusing and laughed. Wang Tian also noticed his situation and couldn't help but laugh too. Xiao Ling saw the two laughing and didn't know what was going on. She also found it funny and let out a clear whistle. The two and the monkey laughed at the same time. Chen Yu didn't think much of it. Wang Tian's laughter grew louder and louder, deep and resonant. Xiao Ling's whistle was clear and powerful. No matter how loud Wang Tian's laughter was, Xiao Ling's whistle could always keep up. Hearing Xiao Ling's whistle, Wang Tian had a thought of competing with her and unconsciously increased his internal strength. But Xiao Ling could always keep up, as if she had no problem doing so.

Amidst the laughter, Wang Tian noticed the pained expression on Chen Yu's face and was slightly startled. He inwardly scolded himself, realizing he had been so focused on competing with Xiao Ling that he had forgotten Chen Yu had no martial arts skills and couldn't possibly withstand their laughter infused with their inner energy. He quickly stopped.

Seeing Wang Tian stop, Xiao Ling also gradually ceased her laughter, looking at Wang Tian and Chen Yu.

Chen Yu, seeing that the two had stopped, felt his discomfort disappear. He walked up to Xiao Ling, bowed, and said, "Xiao Ling, I'm starving. Could you find us something to eat?"

Xiao Ling nodded, turned, and ran out. A moment later, she returned with a jade bottle, gesturing for Chen Yu to drink from it. Even before the bottle reached Chen Yu's hands, a fragrant aroma filled his nostrils, invigorating him.

Wang Tian also smelled the fragrance emanating from the jade bottle and exclaimed in surprise, "Jade Essence!" This Jade Essence is the essence of heaven and earth. For an ordinary person, obtaining just one drop is worth a fortune. Don't underestimate this drop of Jade Essence; it can prolong life. An ordinary person who drinks it can live at least a few years longer. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that a drop of Jade Essence is worth a fortune. If a martial artist can drink a drop of Jade Essence, it can change their physique and make their kung fu practice twice as effective. That's why Wang Tian exclaimed in surprise.

Hearing Wang Tian's exclamation, Chen Yu knew the value of the contents of the jade bottle in his hand, so he held out his hand, saying, "Brother, you go first."

Wang Tian shook his head and said, "Brother, I appreciate your kindness, but this thing isn't very useful to me. The Immortality Pill has already benefited me greatly. If I drink this, I won't be able to absorb it, and it would be a waste of such a good thing. You still need to practice martial arts, so this is perfect for you. You should drink it quickly."

Chen Yu nodded and bowed to Xiao Ling to thank her for giving him such a good thing. Xiao Ling nodded, indicating that he should drink it quickly. Chen Yu tilted his head back and drank the jade essence in one gulp, not leaving a drop. It tasted like nectar, with an indescribable goodness. After swallowing, he felt a cool sensation from his throat to his stomach, making him feel refreshed. After Chen Yu finished drinking, he handed the bottle to Xiao Ling, who took it and turned to leave.

Wang Tian smiled and looked at Chen Yu, saying, "You can stay with Xiao Ling. Originally, I wanted to pass on all my martial arts skills to you, but I just sparred with Xiao Ling and know that his skill is much higher than mine. If I teach you more, it will be counterproductive and harmful to you. To allow you to focus on your martial arts training, I will leave you for a while. However, I will find a place to stay not far from here. I will come to see you when I miss you. I have experienced too much during this time, and I need to think things through and sort out my thoughts."

Chen Yu was a little reluctant to see Wang Tian leave, but she knew that Wang Tian meant what he said and that it would be useless for her to force him to stay. So she nodded in agreement. Wang Tian turned and left without looking back, afraid that if he turned around, he would not be able to bear Chen Yu's pleading gaze and would stay.

Chen Yu watched Wang Tian leave, noticing that this once fierce and imposing man had lost all his bravado ever since learning he had mistakenly killed Li Wuxin. He also noticed Wang Tian's empty sleeve and remembered that Wang Tian's arm had been severed during his fight with Li Feihu and the others; he hadn't had time to retrieve it during the rescue. Chen Yu secretly resolved that once he mastered martial arts, he would find the best blacksmith to forge Wang Tian's iron arm.

Xiao Ling, who had reappeared sometime earlier, didn't try to stop Wang Tian after he left. Instead, she took Chen Yu's hand and led him to a secret chamber.

Inside, Xiao Ling looked solemnly at Chen Yu. Chen Yu knew she was about to teach him martial arts, and his expression also became serious. Seeing Chen Yu's expression, Xiao Ling nodded, quite satisfied.

Xiao Ling raised its head, then lifted Chen Yu's head as well, gesturing for him to look into its eyes. Chen Yu obediently looked into Xiao Ling's eyes, finding them unfathomable, seemingly endless. As he gazed, a wave of drowsiness washed over him, and he drifted off to sleep.

When he awoke, Chen Yu found himself in an open space. An old man stood with his hands behind his back, smiling at him. Chen Yu sized up the old man and noticed a resemblance to the stone statue in the cave. In a flash of inspiration, he knelt down and kowtowed several times.

The old man smiled and helped Chen Yu up, saying, "Alright, alright, child, you probably already know. I am Zhou Sen."

Hearing this, Chen Yu knew he had guessed correctly and called out, "Master." The old man said, "Child, your ability to pass the test of the Illusionary Realm proves you are a kind-hearted and intelligent child. You guessed right, this is indeed the Illusionary Realm. I have been dead for hundreds of years. If I could meet you again, wouldn't I be an immortal?"

Chen Yu, seeing Zhou Sen's approachable manner, felt a surge of goodwill and nodded, saying, "Master, when will we practice martial arts?"

The old man smiled and said, "Child, don't rush, we'll begin in a moment."

He then drew a circle on the ground and said, "Child, look what this is."

Chen Yu walked closer and looked at it, saying, "It's a circle."

The old man nodded and said, "Child, then find its starting point and ending point." Chen Yu looked at the circle, which was perfectly formed and endless. Where could he find its starting point and ending point? He shook his head and said, "Master, I can't find it." Zhou Sen smiled and said, "Not bad, you're quite honest, child. Our martial arts training is like this circle. If you use a move and the

opponent can't find the starting point or the ending point, that is, they can't find the beginning or the end, then how can they break your move?" Chen Yu's eyes lit up: "Master, do you mean that if we attack the enemy and they can't see where we're going to attack, then naturally they can't break our move, right?"

Zhou Sen was stunned by Chen Yu's words. It turned out that Zhou Sen was the number one martial arts master in the world back then. What he had just told Chen Yu was a profound principle of martial arts. Even if someone else practiced martial arts for a lifetime, they might not be able to understand this principle. But Chen Yu, after only a slight hint from Zhou Sen, was able to explain the principle clearly. It was really beyond Zhou Sen's expectations, but Zhou Sen was still very happy because he had taken on a disciple with extremely good comprehension.

Zhou Sen nodded and said, "What you just said is both right and wrong. This principle is only theoretical. If the enemy's skill is far superior to yours, regardless of whether they can see your attack, they can neutralize all your moves with a single palm strike, or even seriously injure you."

Chen Yu nodded, looking like he understood but not quite. Seeing Chen Yu's expression, Zhou Sen couldn't help but chuckle and said, "It's really too much for you to understand so much right now. I'll explain this principle to you slowly later. Now that you've joined my sect, do you know what our most powerful martial art is?"

Chen Yu shook his head shyly. Zhou Sen said, "We have no sect or school. Back then, I wanted to take on a disciple to carry on my martial arts, but those people were either too foolish or had wicked intentions. None of them suited my taste. I never expected that hundreds of years later, you would come here by chance and suit my temperament. So I'll tell you about our sect."

Zhou Sen continued, " Our school's most powerful skills are five: the internal energy cultivation method called Zeroing Mind Method, the palm technique called Startling Wind Palm, the footwork called Lightning Kick, the saber technique called Rainstorm Saber, and the sword technique called Raging Thunder Sword. These five skills together are called "Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning All Return to Zero," meaning that the foundation of these four martial arts is the Zeroing Mind Method. You must practice diligently, promote our school's martial arts, take the world's dangers as your responsibility, and benefit the people. Only then will your teaching be worthwhile. If you learn these skills and use them for evil, although your master... "Even though I've been dead for hundreds of years, I still have ways to control you."

Upon hearing Zhou Sen's words, Chen Yu felt a chill in his heart and immediately knelt down, saying to Zhou Sen, "I was orphaned at a young age and raised entirely by the people of Jiujiang. I am always grateful and have always acted fairly. Although I have lied to some people for a living, those I lied to were all wicked and evil. I will remember Master's words today and dare not disobey them in the slightest. Please rest assured, Master." After saying this, he was about to swear an oath.

Zhou Sen quickly stopped him, saying, "Child, don't swear an oath. That would make us seem distant. Besides, you passed the test of the Illusionary Realm, so I trust you."

Chen Yu nodded and stood up. Zhou Sen then began to teach Chen Yu the Zeroing Heart Sutra step by step, starting from the basics. When Chen Yu didn't understand something, Zhou Sen personally demonstrated and explained it. After an unknown amount of time, just as Chen Yu was immersed in the enthusiasm of practicing, Zhou Sen said, "Child, let's stop here for today. We'll continue tomorrow."

After saying that, he disappeared. Chen Yu also fell into a deep sleep as Zhou Sen disappeared. When he woke up, he found himself still staring at Xiao Ling. When Xiao Ling saw that Chen Yu was awake, she grinned, looked away, and took out a bottle of jade essence from somewhere, gesturing for Chen Yu to drink it.

It turned out that before Zhou Sen died, he left all his martial arts insights in Xiao Ling's mind. Xiao Ling used the Illusionary Realm to transmit the martial arts Zhou Sen left in her mind to Chen Yu through a mental exchange with him. Chen Yu's method of training was probably the first of its kind in history.

From then on, Chen Yu entered the Illusionary Realm every day to practice the martial arts left by Zhou Sen. After waking up, he would drink a bottle of jade essence, doing this every day without fail.

Chapter 014 Wang Tian, You'll Pay with Your Life

Wang Tian would also come to see Chen Yu every ten days or so. He had built a thatched hut not far from the Immortal Martial Cave. During this time, he had been thinking about some recent events, but he couldn't figure them out. Every

time Wang Tian came, he would stay for a whole day before leaving, telling Chen Yu about strange tales and anecdotes of the martial arts world, as well as the rules of the martial arts world, the rules between various sects, and teaching Chen Yu to read. Whenever Wang Tian came, the monkey Xiao Ling would not ask Chen Yu to practice, but instead let the two brothers chat to their hearts' content.

Chen Yu practiced martial arts every day. In his spare time, he had Xiao Ling to play with and Wang Tian to keep him company, so he didn't feel bored. In the first year, Zhou Sen taught Chen Yu the Zeroing Heart Method. In the second year, he taught Chen Yu the Startling Wind Palm and the Rainstorm Saber. In the third year, he taught Chen Yu the Lightning Kick and the Raging Thunder Sword. By the fourth year, Xiao Ling came to Chen Yu less and less often to go into the Illusionary Realm to learn kung fu from Zhou Sen. Most of the time, Chen Yu practiced on his own. Thus, four years passed quickly, and Chen Yu grew from a little boy into a burly young man. Due to his martial arts training, Chen Yu looked heroic and handsome.

That day, Xiao Ling came to find Chen Yu again. After entering the Illusionary Realm, Chen Yu saw Zhou Sen waiting for him there. He immediately knelt down and kowtowed. Zhou Sen helped Chen Yu up and said to him, "Child, I have taught you everything I could. You have now received four or five tenths of my true teachings. The rest depends on your comprehension. If you can master the skills I have taught you, you will be invincible. Today, I have called you here to see you one last time. After this, we will never meet again."

Chen Yu had spent four years with Zhou Sen and felt that Zhou Sen was extremely learned and kind to him. He had also taught him his skills with utmost dedication. Despite the hardships, Chen Yu had unknowingly come to regard Zhou Sen as the second closest person in the world after Wang Tian. Hearing Zhou Sen say this was their last meeting, although she was somewhat prepared, she still couldn't accept it. She said to Zhou Sen, "Master, being with you has taught me the vastness of martial arts. I wanted to stay with you for a few more years to learn more. How can you leave so soon?"

Zhou Sen smiled slightly and said, "Child, all good things must come to an end. Our fate has run its course; it's time to say goodbye. Also, I have passed on all my skills to you. What you achieve depends on your future."

Knowing she couldn't persuade him to stay, Chen Yu could only nod tearfully. Zhou Sen seemed to remember something and said, "Do you remember the principle of a circle I explained to you on your first day?" Chen Yu nodded and said, "

Master, at first I didn't quite understand, but now I do. All martial arts, when it comes to techniques, are inferior. The highest level is martial arts without techniques. But this lack of techniques doesn't mean children fighting; it means attacking where the enemy must defend. However, even without techniques, you need strong internal energy as a foundation. Without strong internal energy, attacking where the enemy must defend is futile; the enemy can defeat you with a simple wave of their hand. Master, am I right?"

Hearing Chen Yu's words, Zhou Sen couldn't help but show his approval, saying, "Child, you understand this principle, which makes my four years of effort worthwhile. That's right, that's the principle. However, while you understand the principle, you're still far from reaching that level. Don't try it lightly, otherwise you'll only be hindered and it won't be conducive to your future development, understand?" Chen Yu nodded and said, "

Master, I understand. Don't worry, I will remember your words. I won't try anything lightly until I reach the level you mentioned. Right now, I just want to practice the skills you taught me well, that's all."

Zhou Sen nodded and said, "As long as you master the skills I taught you, you won't have much trouble dealing with top-tier masters in the martial arts world. Remember, martial arts are static, but people are dynamic. Using martial arts is a matter of the person, not the quality of the martial arts. In a battle between masters, victory or defeat can be decided in a single thought. The key is how you use martial arts. This is very important, you must remember it."

Chen Yu nodded, secretly memorizing Zhou Sen's words. It was these very words that enabled Chen Yu to repeatedly employ unexpected moves and achieve victory in battles between masters, ultimately becoming a great hero. This was something Zhou Sen hadn't anticipated when he spoke those words.

Seeing Chen Yu nod, Zhou Sen smiled reassuringly, then, as if remembering something, said, "You don't need to stay in the Immortal Martial Cave anymore. With your current skill, continuing to train here won't yield any significant results. Go out into the martial world and gain experience. Only through real combat can you grasp the true essence of martial arts and reach even greater heights."

Chen Yu nodded, thinking of his master's promise to let him experience the martial world, and of his four years of diligent study, his face filled with eager anticipation.

Seeing Chen Yu's expression, Zhou Sen knew exactly what Chen Yu was thinking. He smiled slightly and said, "When you travel the martial world in the future, be careful of the Ghost Hand Sect. This sect's martial arts are unfathomable. Be careful when you encounter them, but don't be afraid. How could I, the successor of Martial Immortal Zhou Sen, be inferior to others?" As he spoke, a proud expression appeared on his face.

Chen Yu nodded, then seemed to remember something and asked, "Master, what about the Shaolin, Wudang, Kongtong, and Huashan sects?"

Zhou Sen was taken aback and said, "Shaolin isn't that great, but it has always been a leader in the martial world. If you encounter them, try your best not to clash with them. As for the other sects, I haven't heard of them." These words, spoken by Zhou

Sen, were the truth. Considering that Zhou Sen had been dead for hundreds of years, and Shaolin Temple, with its long and rich history, was something Zhou Sen knew. Other sects, like Wudang and Kongtong, were rising stars, but Zhou Sen, already dead, wouldn't have known. However, to Chen Yu, it didn't matter; Shaolin Temple still deserved respect, while the others could be ignored. Although Chen Yu didn't understand why Zhou Sen said this, he had no choice but to agree to his master's command.

The master and disciple parted ways, and Chen Yu, thinking he would never see his master again, couldn't help but cry.

Emerging from the Illusionary Realm, Chen Yu, being young, was overjoyed at the thought of soon venturing into the martial world. The sadness of parting was quickly replaced by joy. He gave Xiao Ling a few instructions, collected some treasures in the Immortal Martial Cave, and then went to find Wang Tian. Seemingly sensing something, it squeaked and wanted to follow Chen Yu. Chen Yu, however, figured the Immortal Martial Cave would be fine unattended, so he hardened his heart and left Xiao Ling behind to guard the place. Although Xiao Ling's martial arts were currently superior to Chen Yu's, Chen Yu was Zhou Sen's successor, the second master of the Immortal Martial Cave. Xiao Ling dared not disobey Chen Yu's orders and had to stay to guard the cave. However, after Chen Yu left, the birds and beasts near the Immortal Martial Cave suffered greatly. One by one, they were caught and plucked clean of their feathers by Xiao Ling. These birds and beasts, not knowing what they had done to offend Xiao Ling, and unable to fight back, had no choice but to flee far away, employing the thirty-six stratagems, the best being escape.

Wang Tian paced slowly outside his thatched hut, lost in thought. Four years ago, Wang Tian had accidentally killed Li Wuxin and was being pursued by the chivalrous sect. Having arrived here, Wang Tian had spent the past four years replaying every detail of what happened. Each time he thought about it, his unease grew, a vague feeling that something was amiss, but he couldn't pinpoint what it was. Sometimes he felt a glimmer of understanding, as if he'd grasped the key point, but upon closer examination, it wasn't quite right. He couldn't stop thinking about it, yet it was unbearable. This matter had tormented him for four years.

Today, something occurred to Wang Tian again, but no matter how he pondered it, he couldn't come to a conclusion. Frustrated, he went outside to clear his mind and find inspiration.

Firstly, the fact that the Righteous Alliance changed its leader within days of Li Wuxin's death seemed illogical.

Secondly, the Righteous Alliance hadn't held a funeral for Li Wuxin.

Thirdly, given the Righteous Alliance's chivalrous traditions... After escaping, his family wouldn't be involved, but this time, contrary to expectations, they sent people to kill his entire family.

Fourth, his escape route was unexpected, but the people of the Righteous Alliance seemed to have eyes; as long as he fled to a certain place, he would be found within two days. Moreover, while being chased, he felt a pair of eyes watching him. Just thinking about those eyes terrified Wang Tian. He felt that the person watching him from behind must be someone he knew very well, but he couldn't think of anyone.

These four points made Wang Tian lose his appetite and sleep. Today, he seemed to have found a little clue, but in the blink of an eye, he was completely lost again. As

Wang Tian was deep in thought, he suddenly heard a clear shout: "Wang Tian, prepare to die!" "Then, an incredibly powerful force struck his back.

Chapter 015 I can't wait any longer, watch this move!

Wang Tian was deep in thought when he heard this clear shout. He quickly turned around, took a step back, and met the attack with a palm strike. With a deafening boom, Wang Tian lost his footing and staggered back three steps.

Looking at the attacker, he saw that it was a middle-aged scholar who had launched the sneak attack. At this moment, he was standing with two other people. One of the other two was a burly man, and the other was a gaunt old man. Seeing the newcomers, Wang Tian was secretly alarmed. Why were these three people here together? Could it

be that something big had happened in the martial arts world? The names of these three were quite famous in the martial arts world. The middle-aged scholar was Zhaixing." Liu Xihua, the hand-to-hand man, was an outstanding figure among the lay disciples of Shaolin. The burly man was Zhang Lei, the leader of the Xingyi School, whose Mountain-Splitting Palm technique was unmatched in the martial world. The gaunt old man was even more renowned, known as Sun Datong, the Shadowless Sword. Mentioning their names was common knowledge in the martial world; they were all extremely powerful figures.

Wang Tian was confident he could defeat any of them one-on-one, but against two of them working together, he would undoubtedly be defeated. Seeing the three of them together today, Wang Tian couldn't help but secretly wonder about their intentions.

Liu Xihua, who had ambushed Wang Tian, coldly smiled and said, "Wang, today is your good day. Prepare to die!" Wang Tian retorted sharply, "Yes, today is my good day. I've encountered a righteous hero from a prestigious school who didn't kill me with a single palm strike. It truly is a good day."

Liu Xihua blushed slightly, but having launched a sneak attack on Wang Tian first, he was speechless after Wang Tian's words. Zhang Lei, standing to the side, couldn't help but say, "You dog surnamed Wang, what are you yelling about? You're a traitor, everyone has the right to kill you, do you even need to greet me?" Hearing

Zhang Lei's words, Wang Tian was stunned. When did he become a traitor? Seeing that Wang Tian didn't speak, Zhang Lei became even more unforgiving, saying, "You surnamed Wang, you're a Japanese pirate who killed the great hero Li Wuxin. The Righteous Alliance issued a bloody kill order. Anyone in the martial world who sees you can kill you without asking any questions. Do you even need to greet a Japanese pirate like you?" Hearing this

, Wang Tian understood the reason. He knew the three men were fairly upright in the martial arts world and wanted to explain, but then he realized he had mistakenly killed his elder brother, Li Wuxin, and explanations were useless. He just couldn't understand when he had become a Japanese pirate, and he couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Seeing Wang Tian's silence, the three men thought their words had hit a nerve. Wang Tian had nothing to say, and Sun Datong said, "Wang Tian, the three of us are here today to rid the martial arts world of this scourge. Prepare to die!" With that, he crossed his hands and was about to attack.

Liu Xihua quickly stopped Sun Datong, saying, "Brother Sun, wait, let me say a few words to Wang Tian." Then he said to Wang Tian, "Wang, what are your chances of winning against the three of us working together?"

Wang Tian hesitated for a moment and said, "I'll die, but if you kill me, one or two of you will probably be dead too." The three men knew the importance of fighting desperately in a crisis. Wang Tian was telling the truth. Liu Xihua said, "With the three of us working together, you truly have no chance of survival. But considering our past acquaintance, how about I show you a way out?"

Wang Tian didn't want to waste time talking to them, but hearing Liu Xihua offer him a way out, he became curious to see what tricks the three were playing, and said, "I'd like to hear the details."

Liu Xihua glanced at Zhang Lei and Sun Datong and said, "Wang, it's not that we're letting you go on purpose. You should know that you Japanese pirates and the martial arts world of the Central Plains are irreconcilable enemies. Now that you Japanese pirates have invaded the heart of the Central Plains, keeping you alive would be a disaster. But if you're willing to hand over the Immortal Martial Treasure Map, then cripple your own martial arts, and cut off your intact arm, we'll let you go."

Hearing this, Wang Tian was furious. He thought to himself, "I thought you had a reputation for chivalry and acted uprightly, so I thought you'd say something nice. But all you want is the Immortal Martial Treasure Map, and you want to cut off my arm and cripple my martial arts. You call yourselves righteous people? You say things that even evil people wouldn't say without blushing. It's really hard on you."

Seeing Wang Tian remain silent, Liu Xihua assumed he had been persuaded and adopted a pitying tone, saying, "We're doing this out of necessity. Do you know how many people are looking for you, wanting to kill you? If you cripple your martial arts and cut off your own arm, no one will bother you anymore, and your life can be spared. We're doing this for your own good."

Zhang Lei chimed in, "That's right, Wang Tian. As long as you hand over the Immortal Martial Treasure Map, we'll release you. Maybe we can even protect your family. Imagine, the three of us joining forces—the world may be vast, but how many can stand against us?"

Hearing their shameless words, Wang Tian could no longer contain himself and roared... Wang Tian shouted, "You three scoundrels!" and was about to attack when his clothes were gently tugged. A clear voice said beside him, "The Immortal Martial Treasure Map is here. Do you want it?"

Hearing this, Wang Tian's heart warmed, and he turned around and said, "Brother, what brings you here?"

It was Chen Yu who spoke. He had left the Immortal Martial Cave and rushed to find Wang Tian. He happened to run into Liu Xihua and the other two forcing Wang Tian to hand over the Immortal Martial Treasure Map, so he stepped forward, took the map in his hand, and said, "Gentlemen, take a good look. This is the Immortal Martial Treasure Map. You can have it, but you'll have to prove yourself." After saying that, Chen Yu turned around and made a face at Wang Tian. Wang Tian knew that Chen Yu was clever and resourceful, so he remained silent and coldly watched the three men from the side.

Seeing the Immortal Martial Treasure Map in Chen Yu's hand, the three men couldn't help but show greed in their eyes, but considering that Wang Tian was there, they didn't dare to act rashly and try to snatch it. Liu Xihua coughed and said, "Young man, this is none of your business. The man next to you is a very wicked person. You can leave now, just leave the Immortal Martial Treasure Map behind."

Chen Yu chuckled and said, "I can tell whether my brother is a good person or a bad person. You don't need to tell me. Do you promise to let us go after you take the treasure map?"

Hearing Chen Yu say this, Liu Xihua frowned slightly and said impatiently, "Little guy, don't go looking for trouble. If you know what's good for you, hand over the Immortal Martial Treasure Map." "Otherwise, I'll kill you both."

Chen Yu feigned fear and took a step back, but still smiled and said, "Alright, if you don't kill us, I'll give you the treasure map."

Zhang Lei, seeing Liu Xihua and Chen Yu talking endlessly, grew impatient and shouted, "What's the point of arguing with them? Brother Liu, just do it!" He was about to attack when Chen Yu quickly waved his hand and said, "Don't do anything rash. Otherwise, if I get nervous and damage the treasure map, I won't be responsible." Hearing Chen Yu's

words, Zhang Lei, who was about to pounce, abruptly pulled back, his face flushed red, and stomped his foot angrily, saying, "I can't hit you! What are you going to do?" Chen Yu smiled slightly and said, "

Sure, sure. Let's make a bet. If you win, the treasure map is yours. If you lose, just leave quietly. But from now on, you're not allowed to appear within a five-mile radius of me and Hero Wang."

Liu Xihua and the other two didn't expect Chen Yu to say such a thing, but seeing how young he was, they figured he couldn't be up to any tricks, so they said, "Okay, tell me how to bet."

Chen Yu clapped his hands and said, "You three are indeed straightforward people. Alright, it's a deal. There are three of you, so we'll play three rounds, best two out of three. How about that?" Upon hearing Chen Yu

's words, the three men were even more taken aback. Liu Xihua and his two companions were all renowned martial arts masters, while only Wang Tian was their match. If they were to fight three rounds, Liu Xihua and his companions would definitely lose the first round, and Wang Tian would also expend a great deal of energy. In the second round, Wang Tian would undoubtedly lose. In the third round, since Wang Tian had already lost and they had no other opponents, it would be considered a loss for them. In this way, Liu Jiahua would definitely win two out of the three rounds, and the bet would be considered a win for Liu Jiahua and his companions. Unless, of course, this kid in front of them had the ability to win one round without a doubt. But judging from his age, even if he had been practicing martial arts since birth, he wouldn't be a match for any of the three men. Thinking of this, the three men exchanged glances and said, "Alright, it's decided then. But, kid, can you keep your word?"

They spoke to Chen Yu, but their eyes were fixed on Wang Tian. How could Wang Tian not know their intentions? He said, "What my brother says is what I say." Hearing Wang Tian say this, the three were overjoyed and said, "Alright, let's begin now."

Zhang Lei stepped forward first, saying, "We've been talking for so long, but no one's actually fighting. It's no fun at all. Brother Sun, Brother Liu, let me have the first match." Liu and Sun were just hoping someone would go first to wear down Wang Tian's strength. Seeing Zhang Lei step forward, they were more than happy to oblige and quickly stepped back to watch from the sidelines.

Chen Yu smiled slightly and was about to step forward when Wang Tian grabbed him, saying, "Brother, let me go." Chen Yu said, "Big brother, let me go first. You watch from the sidelines." Chen

Yu was worried that Wang Tian's old injuries hadn't fully healed, making him unsuitable for fighting. Wang Tian, on the other hand, thought Chen Yu was too young. Although he had trained with Zhou Sen in the Illusionary Realm for four years, even with a highly skilled master, the time was too short. His skill couldn't compare to someone like Zhang Lei, who had decades of experience. Therefore, Wang Tian feared that if anything happened to Chen Yu, it would be a grave mistake.

Hearing Chen Yu insist on fighting, Wang Tian glared at him and said, "Brother, aren't you listening to your elder brother? Let me tell you, your elder brother isn't old and inactive yet. Today, I'll show you my former glory!" Wang Tian was thinking that ever since he accidentally killed Li Wuxin and stormed the headquarters of the Righteous Path in a fit of rage, he had been constantly hunted down. After meeting Chen Yu, he had been in a passive, defensive position. He figured his little brother probably thought his skills were lacking and that's why he was stopping him from fighting. He was determined to prove to Chen Yu that the chivalrous Wang Tian wasn't just a figurehead, so he insisted on fighting the first match.

Hearing Wang Tian's words, Chen Yu knew that if he stopped Wang Tian from fighting, Wang Tian would get angry, so he said nothing more and silently stepped aside. When Chen Yu decided to fight Liu Jiahua and the others in three rounds, he thought... Alright, with my own abilities, I can easily win two matches. If Wang Tian wins the third, this bet is practically guaranteed for us. Chen Yu studied martial arts with Zhou Sen for four years. He may not have eaten pork, but he's seen pigs walk. When he arrived, he immediately understood the difference in skill levels among the three and was confident of victory, which is why he did what he did. He could have teamed up with Wang Tian to utterly defeat Liu Xihua and his group, but he realized Liu Jiahua was a Shaolin disciple and remembered Zhou Sen's parting words, so he devised this plan to make Liu Jiahua and his group back down.

Zhang Lei saw Wang Tian enter the arena and said, "Good, I can't wait any longer, take this!" "With his full power channeled into the Mountain-Splitting Palm, Zhang Lei struck at Wang Tian while he was still unsteady on his feet. (

Chapter 016: What did you say? You defeated me with three palms?

) Wang Tian dodged, and Zhang Lei's full-power palm missed its mark, striking the ground beside him with a loud boom—the power was not to be underestimated.

Zhang Lei, having missed his target, cried out in frustration, wanting to try again, but Wang Tian shook his head. Zhang Lei was startled and asked, "What is it now?" Wang Tian smiled slightly and said, "What's your most powerful martial art?" Zhang Lei hadn't expected this question and answered without thinking, "The Mountain-Splitting Palm."

Wang Tianyi laughed and said, "Then do you know what my most powerful martial art is?" Zhang Lei said, "The 'Using the opponent's force to strike back' technique." Wang Tianyi nodded and said, "Alright, today in our competition, I won't use my signature martial art. Let's have a palm strike contest, how about that?"

Zhang Lei said, "Okay, but don't say I'm bullying you." With that, he crossed his palms and was about to make his move.

Wang Tian took two steps back and said, "To make you accept your defeat wholeheartedly, if I can't defeat you within three palm strikes, then I'll consider myself the loser."

Zhang Lei thought he had misheard and said, "What did you say? Defeat me in three palm strikes?" Wang Tian nodded. Zhang Lei, as if he had encountered the most ridiculous thing in the world, burst into laughter, pointing at Wang Tian and saying, "You, you, you must be senile! Since I, Zhang Lei, started my career, I've faced thousands of masters, none of whom are as arrogant as you. Others have said the same thing to me, but all of them are lying on the ground, never to speak again." After saying this, his joints cracked, and his body seemed to swell, saying, "Wang, I hope your martial arts are as good as your eloquence. Don't disappoint me."

Wang Tian smiled coldly and said, "Wait a minute... " "Then you'll know that what I, Wang Tian, say is true." For some reason, seeing Wang Tian's confident expression, Zhang Lei felt inexplicably uneasy. He thought to himself, "Although this guy surnamed Wang is said to be powerful, I'm only slightly inferior to him. My original intention was to wear down his strength in the first round so that Brother Sun and Brother Liu could win later. But what Wang Tian said... could it be that he's had some kind of extraordinary encounter in the past four years and his strength has improved considerably? Otherwise, how could he say such arrogant things?" The more he thought about it, the more he felt he made sense. He couldn't help but look at Wang Tian again and found that Wang Tian was looking at him with a half-smile. Zhang Lei was unsettled by Wang Tian's strange gaze. He then looked at Liu Xihua and Sun Datong and saw that their eyes were also filled with doubt and uncertainty. Feeling uncertain, he hesitated to make the first move and lost all his previous momentum.

Wang Tian casually stood up and asked Zhang Lei, "Sect Leader Zhang, are you ready?" Zhang Lei swallowed hard to ease his anxiety, nodded, assumed a fighting stance, and channeled his inner energy throughout his body. He nodded again, but dared not speak, fearing that if he did, his inner energy would dissipate, giving Wang Tian the opportunity to attack, leaving him vulnerable.

Seeing Zhang Lei's tense demeanor, Wang Tian chuckled inwardly and said, "The first strike is coming." With that, he waved his hand, gently pressing a palm towards Zhang Lei's left side. Upon seeing this, the already tense Zhang Lei almost burst out laughing. Wang Tian's strike was almost entirely devoid of force; to put it bluntly, even a three-year-old child would likely not be harmed. Moreover, this strike wasn't aimed directly at Zhang Lei, but rather at his left side, posing even less of a threat.

Disappointment flashed in the eyes of Liu Xihua and Sun Datong, who were watching from the sidelines. Judging from Wang Tian's previous palm strike, they both felt they had overestimated him. However, Liu Xihua was secretly puzzled. He had exchanged a palm strike with Wang Tian right from the start and felt that Wang Tian wasn't that weak, but he didn't think much of it.

Ignoring the mocking looks in the eyes of Liu Xihua and Sun Datong, Wang Tian said unhurriedly, "Here comes the second palm strike." After speaking, he swung his one arm towards Zhang Lei's right side, delivering a palm strike. Just like the previous one, it was light and powerless. With this strike, the mocking looks in the eyes of Liu Xihua and Sun Datong became even more obvious, while Zhang Lei's unease vanished, replaced by a sense of complacency. Seeing Wang Tian's two palm strikes, Zhang Lei thought that Wang Tian was indeed old and incompetent, and that he was just putting on a show. He moved to counterattack Wang Tian.

But at that moment, a sudden change occurred. Wang Tian's eyes snapped open, his gaze sharp as lightning, and he roared, "The third palm strike is coming!" With that, he swung his single arm. A thunderous force struck Zhang Lei. The power and momentum of this palm strike far exceeded Zhang Lei's expectations. Even before the palm arrived, the force of the blow made it difficult for Zhang Lei to breathe.

Zhang Lei was greatly surprised, clearly taken aback by Wang Tian's overwhelming power. He tried to gather his strength to defend, but it was too late. He could only dodge to the left, but simultaneously, two powerful forces pressed towards him from the left and right. Zhang Lei then realized that Wang Tian's seemingly light palm strikes actually contained immense power. However, Wang Tian had controlled this power perfectly, concealing it from his movements. Even Liu Xihua and Sun Datong hadn't noticed it. Wang Tian had timed these two forces precisely, and they only manifested when Wang Tian's third palm strike was unleashed, one to the left and one to the right, perfectly blocking Zhang Lei's dodging body.

Helpless, Zhang Lei could only retreat, but Wang Tian wouldn't let him escape. As Zhang Lei retreated, Wang Tian advanced, his palm strike undiminished, displaying an unyielding determination to strike Zhang Lei again. Their movements were lightning fast. The three onlookers, all experts in martial arts, with eyes like lightning, knew that when Zhang Lei ran out of breath and his strength waned, that would be the moment of his defeat.

As the three had predicted, Zhang Lei retreated a few steps, his breath exhausted. His internal energy rose, his body slumped, and his previous speed diminished. Just as Wang Tian's palm was about to strike him, Zhang Lei's true skill as the Xingyi School master was revealed. He roared, took a deep breath, and forcefully sank his chest and abdomen in half a step. Then, he swung both arms out simultaneously, meeting Wang Tian's incoming palm with both hands. This slightly weakened Wang Tian's momentum, and the force in his hand diminished, making it impossible for his palm to strike Zhang Lei. In an instant, the three palms collided with a deafening boom, sending dust and stones flying, blinding everyone. When the dust settled, the outcome was clear.

Wang Tian stood there with his hands behind his back, smiling at Zhang Lei, whose face was flushed red, as if he were drunk, and whose body swayed unsteadily.

Wang Tian said to Zhang Lei, "Sect Leader Zhang, I always keep my word. I said I'd defeat you in three strikes, and I meant it. See? I wasn't lying."

Hearing Wang Tian's sarcastic words, Zhang Lei couldn't hold back any longer and coughed up blood. Sun Datong rushed forward to help, but Zhang Lei shoved him hard. Caught off guard, Sun Datong stumbled back two steps. Zhang Lei glared at Wang Tian and said, "You, Wang, my love will never change. I'll remember this strike and repay you in the future." After saying this, he didn't look at anyone else, didn't say goodbye to Sun Datong and Liu Xihua, and even abandoned the Immortal Martial Treasure Map, leaving without looking back.

It turned out that Wang Tian saw that Liu Xihua and the other two were all skilled fighters. In this best-of-three match, winning without knowing Chen Yu's skill level would be extremely difficult. Seeing Zhang Lei go first, and judging from their earlier conversation, Zhang Lei seemed unassuming and the weakest of the three. Wang Tian decided to take him by surprise and win the first round. He devised a plan, agreeing to a three-strike match. The first two strikes were intended to lull Zhang Lei into a false sense of security and make him underestimate him, while also setting the stage for a powerful third strike, cutting off Zhang Lei's escape route. Sure enough, Zhang Lei fell for it. Otherwise, given that Zhang Lei's skill was only slightly inferior to Wang Tian's, how could he have lost so easily? However, Wang Tian hadn't expected Zhang Lei's skill to exceed his expectations; at the last moment, he still managed to dodge the inevitable... Zhang Lei clashed head-on with Wang Tian in a single blow, but he didn't have time to gather his full strength. Under Wang Tian's powerful palm strike, he was injured. He wouldn't normally vomit blood, but Zhang Lei was the head of a sect in the martial arts world. To be defeated by someone in just three blows would be a disgrace. In addition, Wang Tian's sarcastic remarks from the sidelines fueled Zhang Lei's anger and anger, causing him to vomit blood. Zhang Lei had originally intended to be the first to enter the arena and fight Wang Tian for three hundred rounds to exhaust most of Wang Tian's strength. However, he underestimated his opponent and was defeated by Wang Tian in just three blows. Unable to stay in the arena any longer, he left without looking back. Although Wang Tian had also used a strategy of surprise, he had used his martial arts and wisdom to the fullest in those three blows. He had truly given his all, especially in the final head-on blow with Zhang Lei, which had taken a considerable toll on him.

While secretly circulating his internal energy to recover his strength as quickly as possible, he looked at Sun Datong and Liu Xihua with a grin and said, "Well, you two, we won the first round. In the second round, who wants to go first?" Although he said this, he secretly hoped that the residual power from his three palm strikes that repelled Zhang Lei was still there, and that the two of them would not realize that he was already at their limit and dare not step forward, so that he could buy some time to recover his strength as quickly as possible.

If Wang Tian hadn't said that, Sun Datong and Liu Xihua might not have been able to discern the truth and wouldn't have dared to attack. However, Wang Tian's words, coupled with his feints and actions just now, made them realize that Wang Tian had also expended considerable energy in the previous battle. They exchanged a glance, and Sun Datong stepped forward, saying, "Wang, I was thinking of letting you rest after your fight, but since you've said so, I have no choice but to risk my life to accompany you. It's not that we don't follow the rules of the martial world."

Hearing Sun Datong's words, Chen Yu gave him a disgusted look, thinking to himself, "What bullshit about the rules of the martial world? The rules are all decided by you strongmen. Isn't this taking advantage of someone in distress?" He could almost see the words "taking advantage of someone in distress" written all over Sun Datong and Liu Xihua's faces.

Hearing Sun Datong's words, Wang Tian realized he had overplayed his hand and had actually provoked Sun Datong. With his energy not yet fully recovered, he knew he was no match for Sun Datong, and he couldn't help but secretly lament his situation.

Chapter 017 You, surnamed Sun, do you really think I'm afraid of you?

Seeing Wang Tian standing motionless to the side, Sun Datong knew his guess was correct. Wang Tian and Zhang Lei had just fought a fierce battle. Although Wang Tian had defeated Zhang Lei three times, he had also expended too much energy and was now at his limit. He was smug and laughed loudly, "You, surnamed Wang, weren't you very impressive just now? How come you've become a coward now?" Chen Yu, who had been listening nearby, could no longer hold back and stepped forward, saying, "You are supposed to be a senior in the martial arts world, how could you take advantage of someone in distress? This time, I'll fight you." With that, he was about to attack.

Sun Datong glanced at Wang Tian and said, "Hey Wang, you're a well-known figure in the martial arts world. What, you want me to stand up for you?"

Sun Datong had already seen through Wang Tian's weakness. How could he not take advantage of such a good opportunity? As for Chen Yu, as long as Wang Tian was defeated, Chen Yu would be easy to capture. Therefore, Sun Datong ignored Chen Yu's words and turned to Wang Tian, trying to corner him and make it difficult for him to refuse.

Wang Tian raised his eyebrows upon hearing Sun Datong's words, about to lash out, but then heard Sun Datong say, "Hey Wang, you just defeated Sect Leader Zhang with three palms. My martial arts can't compare to yours, but if I can't defeat you within thirty moves, then I'll consider myself defeated." He was certain that Wang Tian's current strength wouldn't last long, so he was happy to boast. Furthermore, Zhang Lei was defeated by Wang Tian with three palms, while he himself defeated Wang Tian within thirty moves. If word got out in the martial arts world, he would clearly be much stronger than Zhang Lei. This was one of the important reasons why Sun Datong said he could defeat Wang Tian within thirty moves.

Just as Chen Yu was about to retort, Wang Tian waved his hand, stopping Chen Yu from speaking. He slowly said to Sun Datong, "Sun, you underestimate me, Wang Tian. Today, I'll show you that Wang Tian's prestige isn't built on empty words, but on real skill."

After speaking, he slowly walked up to Sun Datong. It turned out that Wang Tian already knew that his skills hadn't fully recovered and he was no match for Sun Datong. If he lost this match, the next one would be Chen Yu against Liu Xihua. Although Chen Yu had sparred with him before, it wasn't a real fight, and he couldn't gauge Chen Yu's true strength. Wang Tian believed that Chen Yu, facing a renowned figure in the martial arts world like Liu Xihua, despite having learned martial arts from a master, would likely lose in the short time he had—only four years. However, hearing Sun Datong's arrogant words, he couldn't help but feel a surge of arrogance. Considering that even if he was at his worst, he could still withstand thirty moves from Sun Datong, he stepped forward. Seeing Wang

Tian step forward, Sun Datong laughed and said, "Is this the real Wang Tian?" Before he finished speaking, he struck Wang Tian's chest with a palm.

Chen Yu cursed under his breath, clenching his fists. But Wang Tian was already out of the ring; if he intervened, he would be breaking the rules, and Wang Tian's reputation would be ruined. Therefore, Chen Yu clenched his fists, watching the two in the arena, channeling his inner strength into his body, ready to rush to Wang Tian's aid the moment he showed any sign of defeat.

Seeing Sun Datong's palm strike, the sound of wind and thunder hidden within the blow, Wang Tian thought to himself, "A reputation is well-deserved; Sun Datong does indeed have some real skill. I dare not be arrogant..." He dodged Sun Datong's palm strike, his single arm conjuring several feints as he aimed at Sun Datong. This was Wang Tian's signature martial art, called "Seeing Flowers Through the Fog," meaning something that couldn't be clearly seen through the fog. Sun Datong couldn't tell which of Wang Tian's palm strikes were feints and which were real. Without confidence, he could only respond to the situation with unchanging moves, striking at Wang Tian again. In Sun Datong's view, if it came down to a contest of techniques, it would be as difficult as ascending to heaven for him to defeat Wang Tian within thirty moves. Therefore, he made up his mind to take advantage of Wang Tian's unrecovered strength and confront him head-on.

Sun Datong's accidental move happened to coincidentally strike Wang Tian's "Seeing Flowers in the Fog" technique. This technique, seemingly both real and feinting, could actually transform into a real one, and vice versa. If an enemy tried to discern which strike was feint and which was real, they would fall into Wang Tian's trap and truly be "seeing flowers in the fog," inevitably losing to this move.

Sun Datong's unintentional strike perfectly broke through Wang Tian's "Seeing Flowers in the Fog." Wang Tian's attack failed, and unable to meet Sun Datong's attack head-on, he had no choice but to dodge.

Seeing that Wang Tian dared not fight him directly, Sun Datong's suspicions were confirmed. He became even more relentless, and without using any special techniques, after his first strike missed, he unleashed another palm strike at Wang Tian.

Wang Tian dared not engage Sun Datong in a direct confrontation. Helpless against Sun Datong's unorthodox palm strike, he could only dodge. Thus, one was determined to fight head-on, while the other did not; the difference in skill was immediately apparent. Wang Tian was left in a passive, defensive position. Strangely enough, every time Sun Datong struck, Wang Tian managed to dodge in the nick of time. Several times, Sun Datong was certain his palm would land, but just as the force was about to strike, Wang Tian would somehow manage to evade it again.

This exchange of blows and dodges greatly benefited Chen Yu. Originally, everything Chen Yu had learned was from Zhou Sen, who imparted the most profound principles of martial arts. Chen Yu couldn't possibly digest so much at once; he had only managed to memorize it all thanks to his good memory. Today, witnessing the clash of two of the world's greatest masters, and comparing their movements with what he had learned, some previously unclear principles suddenly became clear.

Just as Wang Tian and Sun Datong were locked in fierce combat, two pairs of eyes were intently watching the situation from the nearby woods. One was a man with his face covered by a black cloth, and the other, needless to say, was Liu Xing, the leader of the Righteous Alliance.

Liu Xing, observing the fight, said, "My benefactor, I don't understand. Since you discovered Wang Tian's whereabouts, why didn't you act yourself instead of leaking the information to these three?" The masked man grunted in response but didn't offer a direct answer.

Seeing the masked man remain silent, Liu Xing continued, "Benefactor, with your strength, you are slightly stronger than Wang Tian. With me joining forces, are you afraid we can't take down Wang Tian?"

The masked man replied, "What do you know? If it were convenient for me to intervene, I would have already done it. I wouldn't need your help. Wang Tian might seem threatening to others, but in my opinion, I can definitely defeat him within five hundred moves."

Liu Xing said, "Since you're so sure you can defeat Wang Tian, why don't you personally avenge Elder Li, instead of using these people?"

The masked man said, "I don't want to meet Wang Tian. I leaked Wang Tian's whereabouts to these people so they would fight him first. If Wang Tian..." "If you win, you can go down to the next arena. Wang Tian will definitely be no match for you then, and you can kill him easily. If those three win, I'll then kill them all, and the Immortal Martial Treasure Map will still be ours. If it's a draw, you can go and kill all four of them. However, there's a new kid in the arena now. I think his martial arts are no less than Wang Tian's. We need to reconsider our strategy."

Liu Xing felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing the masked man's words. He had initially been puzzled as to why the masked man, after learning of Wang Tian's whereabouts, hadn't killed him himself but instead leaked it to others. Only after hearing the masked man's words did he understand that the masked man had used such a vicious scheme.

Immediately, Liu Xing began to have doubts. Why was the masked man unwilling or even afraid to meet Wang Tian? Logically speaking, the masked man claimed to be an elder of the chivalrous path, and avenging the old leader would be his duty. Moreover, after taking office, Liu Xing had secretly inquired about the masked man's background, but the elders in the gang all said they had never heard of such an elder. So, if the masked man was not an elder of the chivalrous path, then why did he possess the gang's most precious treasure, why did he know so much about the gang's affairs, and why would he spare no effort to help him climb to the throne of the leader?

The masked man, unaware of Liu Xing's many questions, watched the fight intently, muttering to himself, "Wang Tian, it's been years, your skills have improved again. Well done!"

Wang Tian and Sun Datong had fought for over twenty rounds, one attacking, the other fleeing. Sun Datong hadn't even managed to touch a single piece of Wang Tian's clothing. Because Sun Datong wanted to force a direct confrontation from the start, he used all his strength in every strike. After twenty-odd blows, even someone as tough as Sun Datong was starting to feel breathless.

Wang Tian's movements gradually slowed, and his breathing became heavier. Sun Datong knew Wang Tian couldn't hold on much longer, but feeling his own strength was also greatly depleted, he knew the longer the fight dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for him. He intensified his attack.

The two fought fiercely, one dodging, the other chasing. Both were top masters of their time, their movements as fast as lightning. If it weren't for Chen Yu and Liu Xihua's profound skills, it would be impossible to tell who was who.

As the fight reached its climax, Wang Tian suddenly stopped dodging and halted. Sun Datong, caught off guard, paused for a moment, then, with a sudden movement, unleashed a powerful strike at Wang Tian.

Wang Tian's eyes widened, and he roared, "You think I'm really afraid of you, Sun? You'll see how powerful I am!" With that, he swung his single arm to meet Sun Datong's attack.

In that instant, Liu Xihua's face lit up with joy, while Chen Yu cried out in alarm, wanting to help, but their movements were too fast; it was too late.

Chapter 018: This draw, you see how

quickly it happened. In the blink of an eye, the three palms of the two men collided, strangely without making a sound. However, Liu Xihua and Chen Yu knew that this was far more dangerous than making a sound, because Sun Datong and Wang Tian were fighting with their inner strength.

It turned out that while dodging Sun Datong's attacks, Wang Tian was also observing the situation. If he lost, Chen Yu would have to face Liu Xihua. Wang Tian wasn't sure about Chen Yu's skill level, but he knew Liu Xihua was a top-tier martial artist. He figured Chen Yu would most likely lose to Liu Xihua. He had withstood thirty moves from Sun Datong without defeat; according to Sun Datong, that would be considered a victory. But Wang Tian was no ordinary man; he wouldn't accept such an undeserved victory. At most, he would admit it was a draw, leaving his side with one win and one loss. If he draws and loses, then he'll have to fight another match. In that case, he'll have to face Liu Xihua alone. But after two hard-fought battles, his strength won't be able to recover in a short time. Facing Liu Xihua, he'll likely lose. Therefore, he secretly resolved to fight Sun Datong head-on in terms of strength. If he were lucky enough to win, then there would be no need for a third match. Besides, Sun Datong just unleashed more than twenty consecutive palm strikes, which also depleted his strength. While dodging Sun Datong's attacks, Wang Tian secretly circulated his internal energy to recover his strength, restoring it to about 60-70%. He believed that if he took the risk, he still had a good chance of winning.

This is the nature of martial arts practitioners; for the sake of face, they would disregard their lives. It's important to understand that in martial arts duels, a direct clash of internal energy is the most dangerous. If two people are evenly matched, it comes down to willpower and perseverance. But once internal energy is used in a duel, unless someone with superior internal energy can intervene, one must die for the other to escape. Given Wang Tian and Sun Datong's skill, if they were to engage in a clash of internal energy, even the abbots of Shaolin and Wudang might not be able to break it.

Wang Tian and Sun Datong's palms met, both channeling their full internal energy into attacking each other's meridians. They were evenly matched, neither gaining the upper hand, and it seemed destined for mutual destruction.

Seeing this, Liu Xihua took two steps forward, wanting to see if Sun Datong had a chance of winning. Liu Xihua was already calculating in his mind. If Sun Datong had no hope of winning, Liu Xihua would declare this a draw, since the next match was against that young upstart, a sure victory for him. In that case, an extra match would be needed—a contest between himself and Wang Tian. After two fierce battles, how could Wang Tian be a match for him? This idea coincided with Wang Tian's. Moreover, if he defeated Wang Tian, and Sun Datong and Wang Tian only drew, he would have played a crucial role in obtaining the Immortal Martial Treasure Map, and his benefits would certainly be greater. Therefore, Liu Xihua took two steps forward, wanting to see if Sun Datong had a chance of winning.

Chen Yu, unaware of Liu Xihua's scheming, saw Liu Xihua approaching the two and assumed he was going to ambush Wang Tian. He shouted, "What are you doing?" and moved swiftly to block Liu Xihua's path.

Chen Yu's movement when he blocked Liu Xihua's path was so fast that Liu Xihua only saw a blur before Chen Yu was in front of him. Liu Xihua was secretly startled, but assumed that Chen Yu was just fast and that his skill was definitely inferior to his own, so he didn't take it too seriously.

Hearing Chen Yu ask him a question, Liu Xihua smiled and said, "This contest of internal strength is far too dangerous. How about we settle this with a draw?"

Liu Xihua was no ordinary person. At a glance, he knew that Sun Datong had no chance of winning and that he and Wang Tian were in a mutually destructive situation. Moreover, their skills were almost exhausted. Even if they were separated, Wang Tian and Sun Datong wouldn't be able to fight back for a while. Therefore, he was happy to play the good guy and proposed a draw.

Chen Yu was already worried that Wang Tian, having just fought Zhang Lei, would most likely lose this contest of internal strength. Actually, Chen Yu was just worried and confused; even with his keen eye, he could tell that neither Wang Tian nor Sun Datong could gain the upper hand. Hearing Liu Xihua's words, he quickly nodded in agreement.

As the two were talking, large beads of sweat appeared on the faces of both Wang Tian and Sun Datong, and white steam rose from their heads. All these signs indicated that they were at their final moment; if they weren't separated now, they would both die from exhaustion.

Liu Xihua glanced at Chen Yu, concluding that Chen Yu's skill was insufficient to separate the two. Moreover, since he himself had proposed the draw, he was happy to do Wang Tian and Sun Datong a favor. He stepped forward and said, "This round is a draw. What do you two think? If you agree, nod so I can separate you."

Sun Datong hadn't expected Wang Tian to risk his life rather than fight him with internal energy. He was already disheartened. Compared to his own life, the Immortal Martial Treasure Map wasn't so important, and the outcome was insignificant. However, since his skill was roughly equal to Wang Tian's, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and endure until now. Hearing Liu Xihua's question, he quickly nodded.

Wang Tian had initially been willing to risk his life to win this match, but the thought of dying and leaving Chen Yu, who was no match for Liu Xihua, and would most likely be killed by Liu Xihua, made him realize that his only option was to listen to Liu Xihua and agree to a draw. As long as he was alive, he still had a chance. He nodded when Liu Xihua asked him a question.

Seeing that both of them had nodded, Liu Xihua smiled slightly, slowly extended his hands, and placed them on the hands of the two men. He then gradually channeled his energy, transferring their power to himself. After a while, Liu Xihua shouted and retreated several steps, finally separating Wang Tian and Sun Datong.

Once separated, Wang Tian and Sun Datong disregarded their status and immediately sat cross-legged on the ground, beginning to circulate their internal energy. Although their fight had been silent, it had been extremely dangerous, draining their combined fighting power. If they didn't regulate their breathing now, even if they weren't injured, they would be seriously ill.

Liu Xihua separated the two, not because his skill was higher than their combined abilities, but because their strength had been greatly depleted in the fight, leaving each with very little internal energy—about the same as someone who had just started practicing martial arts. Separating them would have been an easy task. So why did Liu Xihua shout and retreat several steps? He had his reasons. First, by showing that he had expended considerable effort to separate them, he wanted to make them more grateful. Second, he was about to spar with Chen Yu, and Chen Yu's movements had already put Liu Xihua on guard. Although he wasn't overly concerned, caution was always wise. Therefore, Liu Xihua's actions were also a way of showing Chen Yu that he wasn't as particularly skilled as he seemed.

Chen Yu had no idea what Liu Xihua was thinking. Seeing Wang Tian and Sun Datong separate and Wang Tian cross-legged to regulate his breathing, Chen Yu quickly went over, placed his hand on Wang Tian's back, and secretly channeled his energy. A powerful surge of true qi flowed through Wang Tian's back into his body.

Wang Tian, who was regulating his breathing, felt the powerful true qi enter his body from his back, stirring up his already weak true qi and rapidly circulating it throughout his body. Everywhere it reached, Wang Tian felt an indescribable comfort. Moreover, even the meridians that had been blocked due to his previous injuries could be faintly channeled with true qi. Wang Tian was overjoyed, knowing that Chen Yu was helping him heal. He quickly circulated his internal energy to cooperate with the true qi that Chen Yu was channeling into his body, hoping to recover his strength as soon as possible.

Liu Xihua, being a shrewd man, immediately recognized that Chen Yu was healing Wang Tian. He assumed Chen Yu, a mere youth, wouldn't be able to heal someone, and that such an act would not only fail to help Wang Tian but could actually harm him, perhaps even harming Chen Yu himself. Therefore, he dismissed it as insignificant. However, Chen Yu's healing of Wang Tian would deplete his own internal energy, thus increasing Liu Xihua's chances in the upcoming match. Thus, Liu Xihua remained silent, observing from the sidelines, occasionally letting out a cold laugh.

With Chen Yu's help, Wang Tian circulated his internal energy for one cycle, letting out a long roar that reverberated through the valley, clearly indicating his full recovery. Chen Yu then smiled and withdrew his hand from Wang Tian's back.

Seeing Wang Tian's restored energy, Liu Xihua was filled with unease and his previous composure vanished, his eyes constantly glancing at Chen Yu.

Wang Tian looked at Chen Yu, his eyes filled with gratitude. He was about to say something when Chen Yu smiled slightly and said, "Brother, don't say anything. This is what I should do."

Wang Tian laughed and said, "Do you think I should thank you? Isn't it too formal between brothers to say such things? I'm telling you, be careful when you go down to the arena for the match later. Liu Xihua is famous in the martial arts world for his Vajra Palm and Whirlwind Kick."

Chen Yu knew that Wang Tian was reminding him, and he couldn't help but feel grateful. He nodded vigorously and turned to walk towards Liu Xihua. Wang Tian, because of the powerful internal energy that Chen Yu had shown when he healed him, felt at ease letting Chen Yu fight Liu Xihua. Anyway, his own strength had been fully restored, and he could take care of Chen Yu from the side. It was time for Chen Yu to go up on the stage and gain some combat experience.

Chen Yu walked up to Liu Xihua with a grin and said, "Great Hero Liu, they've all finished their fight. Now, it's our turn."

For some reason, hearing Chen Yu's cheerful words sent a chill down Liu Xihua's spine. He vaguely felt that his lifelong reputation might be ruined by this young upstart.

(Chapter 019: Could this kid be the owner of the Immortal Martial Treasure?)

Although Liu Xihua felt a sense of fear, he was still a respected figure in the martial arts world and couldn't show it in front of a mere youth. Liu Xihua laughed loudly, "Alright, kid, it's time for us to step in. But don't beg for mercy then!"

Chen Yu smiled slightly and said, "Who knows who will be begging for mercy then?" He then clasped his hands in a fist salute to Liu Xihua, showing the respect due to a junior martial artist.

Although Liu Xihua's expression remained calm, he secretly reminded himself to be on high alert. This young upstart was not as easy to deal with as he appeared.

Chen Yu knew that established figures like Liu Xihua never struck first when sparring with juniors, to maintain a dignified appearance. However, Chen Yu didn't want to gain the upper hand either, so he struck out with a palm towards Liu Xihua's side, essentially launching an attack. Unexpectedly, at the same moment Chen Yu struck out, Liu Xihua shouted and threw a punch at Chen Yu's abdomen. The punch carried a faint sound of wind and thunder, clearly indicating that Liu Xihua was using his full strength, taking advantage of Chen Yu's respect for his seniority to catch him off guard.

Chen Yu never expected someone of Liu Xihua's stature to resort to such a near-sneak attack. Caught off guard, he was almost thrown into disarray. Actually, Chen Yu had arrived too late and hadn't witnessed Liu Xihua's sneak attack on Wang Tian; otherwise, he wouldn't have been so careless.

Just as a punch was about to land on Chen Yu's abdomen, at this critical moment, the results of Chen Yu's four years of diligent training came into play. Chen Yu turned his body and slightly contracted his abdomen, causing Liu Xihua's fierce punch to miss. Chen Yu was about to counterattack, but Liu Xihua knew from Chen Yu's previous blocking technique that Chen Yu would definitely dodge this unexpected punch. He had already planned his counterattack. After the punch missed, he kicked Chen Yu's abdomen with his signature move, the Whirlwind Kick. Chen Yu had just dodged Liu Xihua's punch and hadn't even fully unleashed his movement when he saw Liu Xihua kick him in the abdomen, aiming precisely at the spot where his body was about to dodge. He couldn't help but abandon his contempt and thought to himself that Liu Xihua's reputation was indeed well-deserved.

At this point, it was unlikely that Chen Yu could stop himself. It was as if he had offered his lower abdomen to Liu Xihua for a kick. But Chen Yu remained calm in the face of danger, extending a finger horizontally in front of his abdomen. The finger was aimed precisely at a major acupoint on Liu Xihua's leg. If Liu Xihua didn't retract his kick, he could severely injure Chen Yu, but Chen Yu would also strike his own vital point, rendering that leg useless. Liu Xihua was famous for his palm and leg techniques; if his leg was crippled, his skill would be reduced to half its original strength. Of course, Liu Xihua wouldn't do such a thing. Before the move was fully executed, he retracted his leg. True to its name, the Whirlwind Kick, it was as swift as a whirlwind, making it impossible to see how the leg was retracted.

After retracting his leg, Liu Xihua drew a circle with his left palm and struck Chen Yu's left shoulder from an unexpected direction. Caught off guard, Chen Yu was completely controlled by Liu Xihua. With no way to dodge this blow, Chen Yu had no choice but to extend both palms to meet it head-on.

From the very beginning, Liu Xihua had meticulously calculated every move. His initial attacks were designed to force Chen Yu into a direct confrontation. There were two reasons for this: first, Chen Yu was too young; even if he had been practicing since birth, he would only have eighteen or nineteen years of experience, far less than Liu Xihua's thirty-odd years of experience; second, Chen Yu must have expended some energy healing Wang Tian. Therefore, Liu Xihua was certain that Chen Yu would be no match for him in a direct confrontation. So, seeing Chen Yu's two palms meet his single palm, Liu Xihua was overjoyed and extended his other hand, striking Chen Yu along with his left.

With a loud bang, sand and gravel swirled around the arena, making it almost impossible to open one's eyes. After the sand and gravel cleared, Liu Xihua was seen to have retreated two steps from his original position, while Chen Yu had retreated seven steps. In that instant, the difference in skill was immediately apparent; clearly, Chen Yu was a year behind Liu Xihua in terms of skill.

Chen Yu wanted to launch another attack. In the previous exchange, Chen Yu had been at a disadvantage, and his blood was boiling. Young and impetuous, he had never suffered such a loss before, and wanted to show his courage by fighting Liu Xihua head-on. In fact, Chen Yu's skill was comparable to Liu Xihua's. The reason he was at a disadvantage was mainly because, firstly, Chen Yu had just healed Wang Tian, which had depleted some of his strength; secondly, Liu Xihua had planned to fight Chen Yu head-on, so he was better prepared. Chen Yu, on the other hand, was careless when he entered the arena and was constantly restrained by Liu Xihua. Fighting head-on was a last resort, and he was not as well prepared. With this imbalance, he was at a disadvantage. However, for Chen Yu, who was only eighteen or nineteen years old, to be able to fight Liu Xihua head-on without getting injured was enough to make him proud in the martial arts world.

Seeing that his palm strike hadn't injured Chen Yu, Liu Xihua was secretly alarmed. Seeing Chen Yu standing aside, he knew his initial advantage from the surprise attack was gone, and now it was up to his own skill. Seeing Chen Yu preparing to pounce again, he knew this attack was no small matter, so he secretly gathered his strength and focused his mind on defense.

Just as Chen Yu was about to strike, he heard Wang Tian say, "If your skill is insufficient, you can compensate with techniques; if your techniques are insufficient, you can make up for it with internal strength." These two sentences struck Chen Yu like a thunderbolt. His impulsive heart gradually calmed down, and he remembered Zhou Sen's words, which coincided with Wang Tian's. He couldn't help but feel ashamed.

Chen Yu shouted, "Liu Xihua, I've already seen your Mighty Vajra Palm and Whirlwind Kick. Now, it's your turn to see my Startling Wind Palm and Lightning Kick!" With that, the Startling Wind Palm conjured countless palm shadows, attacking Liu Xihua.

In the nearby woods, the masked man, upon hearing Chen Yu's words, muttered to himself, "Startling Wind Palm, Lightning Kick, what kind of martial arts are these? I've never heard of them before. Could this kid be the owner of the Immortal Martial Treasure?" He fell into deep thought.

Since he was old enough to understand, Liu Xihua had never seen such exquisite martial arts. Chen Yu's palms moved so tightly and smoothly, yet seemingly casually, like a child's random movements, that no one could see any flaws in his moves. Since no flaws could be seen, there was naturally no way to break through them. Liu Xihua felt that Chen Yu's palms were aimed at his vital points with every move, yet he could not neutralize them. He could only retreat repeatedly. In desperation, Liu Xihua tried to use the same trick again, wanting to clash with Chen Yu's palms head-on. But Chen Yu had already fallen for this trick once, so how could he let Liu Xihua succeed? His palms pointed east and west, south and north, but he just wouldn't collide with Liu Xihua's palms. Every now and then, he would throw in a lightning-fast kick, disappearing without a trace, making it impossible for Liu Xihua to defend against, and he became flustered and overwhelmed.

Wang Tian watched with great excitement, gesturing wildly and shouting praises. Meanwhile, the masked man in the woods, observing Chen Yu's martial arts, frowned deeply, his eyes darting around, seemingly lost in thought.

At this moment, Liu Xihua felt utterly miserable. The pressure emanating from Chen Yu was increasing, making it almost impossible for him to breathe. Moreover, the range of Chen Yu's palm movements was shrinking. Liu Xihua knew that when the range of Chen Yu's palm movements became as small as it could possibly be, it would be the end for him. Although he understood this, he was completely helpless and could only watch as Chen Yu reduced the range of his movements.

At first, Chen Yu couldn't quite control the power of his "Startling Wind Palm" technique. Although he had practiced it countless times over the past four years, this was his first time using it in combat. Therefore, he wasn't quite in control of the timing and execution. However, the more he practiced, the more proficient he became. In the heat of the fight, he disregarded Liu Xihua's moves and executed the entire palm technique from beginning to end, then repeated it again. The more he fought, the more comfortable Chen Yu felt. Finally, he couldn't help but let out a loud, clear cry. Seeing Chen Yu's skill, Wang Tian was delighted and joined in the cry. Their cries, like the roars of dragons and tigers, soared into the sky, stirring the hearts of all who heard them.

Amidst their cries, a cry of pain was heard. Chen Yu was startled and immediately stopped. Seeing Chen Yu stop crying, Wang Tian also stopped. They looked down and saw Liu Xihua lying on the ground, a pained expression on his face.

Remembering Zhou Sen's words, Chen Yu didn't want to create too much enmity with Shaolin. However, upon going over, he found Liu Xihua lying on the bed, having somehow managed to acupuncture his pressure points. Feeling slightly apologetic, he released Liu Xihua's pressure points.

Liu Xihua rolled over, glared venomously at Chen Yu and Wang Tian, and without a word, helped Sun Datong, who was still recovering, to his feet and slowly left.

Chen Yu wanted to say something, but considering Liu Xihua's status and position, being defeated by an unknown youth like himself meant the enmity was sealed. He could only sigh, feeling a slight sense of loss.

Wang Tian, looking jubilant, completely ignored Chen Yu's expression. He stepped forward, slapped Chen Yu hard, and said, "Good lad, you've got some skills! So young, yet you already have such limited martial arts. In a few years, even I won't be a match for you." Seeing Wang Tian's delight, Chen Yu couldn't bear to spoil his mood, so he smiled and chatted with Wang Tian as they went inside.

Seeing that no one was around, Liu Xing moved to reveal himself and head towards Wang Tian's thatched hut. The masked man quickly stopped him, whispering, "What are you doing?"

"A surprise attack! Kill Wang Tian and that kid, and the Immortal Martial Treasure Map will be ours," Liu Xing said confidently.

The masked man was both amused and annoyed. He couldn't help but give Liu Xing a hard tap on the head, saying, "Can't you see Wang Tian's power has fully recovered? Can't you see that kid's martial arts are on par with Wang Tian's? Can't you see that even the two of us combined aren't a match for them? Can't you see?" He

didn't finish the last part, perhaps speaking off the cuff. He didn't say what he couldn't see, but he hadn't thought it through, so he only spoke for a short while.

With each word, the masked man would tap Liu Xing on the head. After four or five taps, the masked man stopped. Liu Xing touched his head and asked timidly, "What should we do?" The masked man said coldly, "Go. Are you waiting for them to invite you to stay for dinner?"

With that, he turned and left without looking back. Liu Xing, still touching his head, followed closely behind the masked man.

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