The Villain's Counterattack

Chapter 406: Emperor Baoding Zixia's Divine Power, Jiumozhi Defeats Xuanbei

In the martial arts world, strength is respected. Since persuasion is impossible, then just fight. Everyone understands the truth, but it just requires some preliminary modifications. When Jiumozhi knew that Murong Fu had already read the Six Meridians Divine Sword manual, he still chose to go and get it himself.

Jiumozhi ordered his men to fetch a bundle of six Tibetan incense sticks, inserted them into the sawdust pile, and ignited them with a flaming knife. The smoke from the incense was emerald green, and six straight green threads curled upward. Jiumozhi held his palms like a sphere, channeling his inner energy. Six streams of green smoke slowly curved outward, pointing at Ku Rong, Ben Guan, Ben Xiang, Ben Yin, Ben Can, and Emperor Bao Ding.

It has to be said that Jiumozhi was a little too arrogant this time. The monks who had received Murong Fu's medicinal food in the past few years were not only stronger than those in the original novel, but the Emperor Baoding who had practiced the "Purple Air Coming from the East Divine Art" had made a leap forward. Master Kuruo did not make a move, and the other five fought Jiumozhi to a standstill. The Emperor Baoding Duan Zhengming even had some strength left.

Zen Master Kurong had his back to the crowd with his eyes tightly closed, but his ears perked up to pay close attention to the battlefield. Duan Yu carefully observed the smoke and compared it with the Six Meridians Divine Sword manual he had seen. He gained a lot from it, not to mention that with Zen Master Kurong beside him to guide him, he understood the key points even more clearly.

Jiumozhi was also quite impressive. Initially, he took a defensive stance, observing the Flashing Veins Divine Sword's tactics before launching a counterattack. This shift from defense to offense sent five plumes of green smoke swirling and dancing with incredible agility. But the four eminent monks and Emperor Baoding were no ordinary men either. Each of them skillfully executed a different technique using the Six Veins Divine Sword, forcibly blocking the green smoke and preventing it from even approaching Master Kuruo.

After a while, Jiumozhi's internal energy was greatly depleted and he began to feel the pressure. Master Kurong saw that Duan Yu had almost finished with him, so he turned his hands and simultaneously pressed out with both thumbs. With two sharp "chi chi" sounds, Jiumozhi's right chest and left shoulder were split. Although Jiumozhi was prepared, the blow still tore through his monk's robe on the shoulder, spurting out blood.

Zen Master Kurong knew when to stop, and his tactics were just right. Jiumozhi was alarmed, but he still refused to give in. "Master Kurong's Zen skills are extraordinary, and I admire him greatly. As for the Six Meridians Divine Sword, it's really just a name."

He kept talking about the difference between the Six Meridians Divine Sword and the Six Meridians Divine Sword Formation. What he meant was nothing more than that Tianlong Temple was outnumbered and that six first-rate and super-first-rate masters were besieging him, which gave him the upper hand.

Zen Master Kurong, however, was a man of great composure. He remained unmoved, simply asking Jiumozhi how the round had turned out. Jiumozhi, though unwilling to accept the outcome, had to admit defeat. However, the Six Meridians Divine Sword was something he was determined to obtain, as otherwise he would not be able to defeat Murong Fu's Dou Zhuan Xing Yi magical skill. How could he easily retreat? He proactively provoked a second battle.

Zen Master Kurong was an old hand in the world, so how could he not see through Jiumozhi's thoughts? He could only sigh and destroy the Six Meridians Divine Sword Manual directly. This way, Jiumozhi's thoughts were cut off. After all, the things were gone, so how could he snatch them?

Even though the sword manual was damaged, it was still in the monks' minds. They could just wait for Jiumozhi to leave and then write it down from memory. However, the ancestral map was finally destroyed.

Jiumozhi indeed stopped. Great Wheel Vajra King, always proud of his wisdom, was shocked and furious. He had been defeated twice in a row by Master Kurong today. With the Six Meridians Divine Sword Diagram destroyed, he had only gained a powerful enemy and nothing. So he set his sights on Benchen, the newly ordained Emperor Baoding Duan Zhengming, who still reigned as the Dali Kingdom's Emperor.

However, he had lost a lot of internal energy and underestimated Emperor Baoding's martial arts, so he failed to succeed in his attack and was instead pushed back by him with a single finger. The two men fought with their fingers and palms intertwined. Purple air rose on Emperor Baoding's face, and the "Purple Air Coming from the East Divine Art" was running to its extreme. The Great Wheel King Jiumozhi was unable to take him down for a while.

Jiumozhi may seem reckless, but he's actually a meticulous man. He came prepared, having thoroughly inquired about the appearances and ages of the prominent monks and laymen of the Dali Duan clan and the Tianlong Temple. He'd also thoroughly understood their temperaments, habits, and martial arts proficiency. But Benchen was unfamiliar. Upon closer inspection, he discovered that his appearance bore a striking resemblance to the Dali Emperor Baoding, minus the long hair.

So he had the idea of ​​capturing Emperor Baoding, but he never expected that Emperor Baoding's martial arts skills were so high that he couldn't capture him in his haste. Instead, he was surrounded by the four monks Benyin, Benguan, Benxiang and Bencan who had reacted. On the other side, Master Xuanbei, Master Huangmei and Deputy Gang Leader Ma heard the monks shouting and rushed over, and saw this scene before them.

Master Xuanbei and Master Huangmei chanted Buddhist scriptures and immediately revealed their identities, hoping that Jiumozhi would stop. They also inquired about the details of the 72 Shaolin unique skills. Deputy Gang Leader Ma saw Emperor Baoding with a red face like Guan Gong, fighting Jiumozhi with his One Finger Yang in a fierce battle. His brows twitched and a hint of joy appeared on his face: You finally showed your true colors.

Jiumozhi's martial arts skills are rarely seen in the world. Before, the four monks Benyin, Benguan, Benxiang and Bencan joined forces with Emperor Baoding, but they could only end up in a draw. In the end, it was Zen Master Kurong who won. This is a good example.

But when Jiumozhi attacked you alone, discarding the Six Meridians Divine Sword in favor of the One Finger Zen, you were immediately able to fight the Tibetan Imperial Master one-on-one. How did this happen? Could it be that the Six Meridians Divine Sword, an advanced version of the One Finger Zen, is actually less powerful than the One Finger Zen?

"Amitabha, I used the power of One Yang Finger to resist Mahalakshatra, have you understood?" Although Zen Master Kurong's words were just a reminder to the four monks, for Jiumozhi, it was tantamount to killing people and destroying their hearts.

So he sought the Six Meridians Divine Sword, but none of his martial arts skills were superior to the One Finger Zen? However, he had just fought two fierce battles, and his internal energy had been severely depleted. Facing the Baoding Emperor, who had retained most of his strength, he was somewhat powerless. Moreover, the threat of the Four Benyin Monks nearby prevented him from giving his all, and for a moment, he was actually at a disadvantage.

This scene was interpreted differently by the half-baked master Ma Dayuan. This Baoding Emperor Duan Zhengming had been hiding his abilities all along. If it wasn't a matter of life and death at the critical moment, he probably wouldn't show the "Purple Cloud Magical Skill". This person must be the reincarnation of Lin Bufan!

"In the name of the Son of the World, divine punishment!" Ma Dayuan took two steps back and took a strange posture, muttering softly but concentrating on communicating with the gods. Suddenly, the weather changed, and a dark cloud quickly formed, covering the entire Tianlong Temple. A huge inexplicable aura suppressed it fiercely.

But this feeling came and went quickly, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye. Ma Dayuan spat out a mouthful of blood, but he blocked it with his sleeves and no one noticed. With a thought in his mind, he resurrected on the spot, his condition restored to his peak, but his face was ashen.

It’s not him, it’s not him!

How is this possible?! He certainly wouldn't mistake the Purple Cloud Divine Art. Besides Duan Yu, he'd only seen it in Emperor Baoding. How could he not be the reincarnation of Lin Bufan? If he wasn't Lin Bufan's reincarnation, where did this divine art come from?

No, this is the only clue I have found so far. I must get the secret out of them, otherwise it would be too unfair to die. Two lives were lost because of Duan Yu and Emperor Baoding. How can I be worthy of myself if I get nothing?

Everyone was concentrating on the battle between Emperor Baoding and Mahalakshatra, but few noticed Ma Dayuan's abnormality. However, almost no one did not mean that no one noticed it. Zen Master Kurong did notice his abnormality, but he kept it in mind and did not say anything.

Jiumozhi fought with Emperor Baoding for thirty to fifty rounds without being able to defeat him, and his internal energy was severely depleted. He then slapped him back with one palm strike, stopped fighting, and chanted a Buddhist mantra: "The ruler of my country has long admired the demeanor of Emperor Baoding and longed to meet him, but Your Majesty is unwilling, and I will not force it."

When everyone heard this, they all cursed in their hearts, "Shameless!" Are you unwilling to force it, or are you unable to force it? Don't you know the answer?

However, the Tubo Kingdom had a great geographical advantage, and it always had the upper hand in many conflicts with the Song Dynasty. The Dali Kingdom did not dare to provoke it. Although Master Xuanbei was not afraid, since this was a matter between Tubo and Dali, it was not easy for him to interfere, so he could only watch from the side.

The four monks were furious, but they could do nothing. Zen Master Kurong twitched his mouth slightly, and he really admired Jiumozhi in his heart. He was worthy of being a great monk of Buddhism, and he was really thick-skinned!

Emperor Baoding heaved a sigh of relief, and while secretly on guard, he said a few humble words, saying that he had abdicated and become a monk with the Buddhist name Benchen, and was devoted to Buddhism and had no interest in state affairs. He could only apologize for the favor of the Tubo King. Anyway, he kept his distance from Jiumozhi and had no good feelings towards the Tubo King.

Jiumozhi was also a martial arts fanatic. He praised Emperor Baoding's martial arts prowess and casually asked him what secret method had caused his face to turn purple, allowing him to fight him for such a long time without a clear winner. "I believe I have some martial arts skills. There are very few people in the world who can fight me to a draw. Emperor Baoding, who is busy with state affairs, still has such strength. I admire him and am extremely curious. I wonder..."

Upon hearing this, the person who paid the most attention was the Beggars' Sect's deputy leader, Ma Dayuan. His ears pricked up three feet long. Emperor Baoding cast his gaze on Zen Master Kurong, but Zen Master Kurong casually pointed at Duan Yu and said, "It turns out that it was the fate of the Prince of Zhennan. He was favored by a master and was taught a Taoist method of masculine internal energy that is good for health preservation. The Prince of Zhennan, out of filial piety, revealed this method to Benchen. However, this method does not belong to the Duan family of Dali, so it is not appropriate to share it with outsiders."

Jiumozhi's mind moved slightly. The Flame Sword he practiced was also a very strong and masculine martial art. If it could be supplemented by this mental method, its power would surely increase greatly. He became more anxious and asked to exchange the 72 Shaolin unique skills for this mental method.

This gave Master Xuanbei an excuse to intervene. He chanted the Buddha's name, revealed his identity as a high-ranking Shaolin monk, and asked him to hand over the three rare books to him for safekeeping. He even repeatedly invited him to Shaolin for a visit.

Jiumozhi, however, was not intimidated by Shaolin's reputation and even readily agreed, stating that he would definitely visit them if the opportunity arose. He also made no secrets about the 72 Shaolin secret techniques and even defeated him directly with his Great Vajra Pestle technique. Before leaving, he did not forget to incite hatred against the Murong family: "There are many martial artists in the Central Plains who are only famous for their skills, but only Mr. Murong has my respect. He has studied and mastered every martial art in the world, and the 72 Shaolin secret techniques may not be his only skill."

"Speaking of which, since Mr. Murong passed away, I haven't looked after the Gusu Murong family for many years. I must feel guilty. Perhaps I should set foot in the Central Plains, pay my respects to Mr. Murong, and express my longing for him."

Everyone: Are you missing the deceased Murong Bo? I’m afraid you are missing the Murong family and the martial arts secrets of Shi Shuige.