The Dazzling New Star of the Heroes of the Martial World
Inside Tongfu Inn, Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, Yu intended to kill Qin Se Pi Pa. At this moment, Sword Saint Murong Mulong made a grand entrance, and the two officially faced off. Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, Yu said, "Are you going to protect this person?"
Murong Mulong replied, "Not at all, I have nothing to do with this person."
Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, Yu stated, "Very well, you know your place. Step aside; I am going to end this person's life."
Murong Mulong said, "You cannot. No fighting is allowed inside Tongfu Inn; how can we talk about killing?"
Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, Yu responded, "It seems you are trying to shelter this person."
Murong Mulong replied, "Not at all. I said that no fighting or killing is allowed inside the inn; if it is outside the inn, do as you please."
The two sides quickly fell into a fierce battle. Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, Yu executed his ultimate move, Moon Reflected in Erquan, and immediately mist filled the inn; as two fountains formed in the mist, they reflected the image of the moon. At that moment, the two fountains surged towards Murong Mulong; Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, Yu aimed to use this move's residual force to kill Qin Se Pi Pa. Murong Mulong spun his Mogan Sword and created a wall of sword energy that blocked the force of both fountains. Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, Yu's plan failed and he felt a chill in his heart. Murong Mulong then unleashed a move called Thousand Miles Soul Killing towards Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, Yu. Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, Yu quickly countered with his palm but was still outmatched and spat out Crimson blood from sustaining heavy injuries. Seeing that prolonged combat was not in his favor, Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, Yu hurriedly feigned several moves and retreated.
In Murong Manor's Martial Arts Tournament for Marriage's fourth round first match highlight battle was between Dull Blade of the Wandering Sword and Ouyang Xiu, Leader of the Poetry and Rhyme Sect. Ouyang Xiu began with his ultimate move Flying Willow Fluff which instantly sent air currents like willow fluff rushing towards Dull Blade of the Wandering Sword. Dull Blade of the Wandering Sword also initiated his technique Ethereal Sword Flutter. The two moves collided with immense force sweeping across the arena. Both were knocked out of the Arena; however Ouyang Xiu landed first. At this moment, referee Murong Sui announced: "Dull Blade of the Wandering Sword wins."
Japan's top expert Shogun Tohjo Eiki commanded at Eastern Martial World base: "Gongcun Jiro and Tuhui Garden will lead five hundred soldiers to occupy major sects of Eastern Martial World; those who surrender will be spared; those who resist will be killed without mercy."
Gongcun Jiro and Tuhui Garden responded: "Yes."
The fourth round second match of the Martial Arts Tournament for Marriage featured Zhuge Kongming against Romantic Talent Jia Baoyu. Jia Baoyu lightly waved his feather fan provocatively towards Zhuge Kongming. Zhuge Kongming remained unfazed and unleashed a series of arrows with his repeating crossbow. Jia Baoyu sidestepped slightly and then executed Mandarin Duck Chain Kick aimed at Zhuge Kongming. Zhuge Kongming took several steps back to evade the continuous kicks and then countered with Wooden Ox and Flowing Horse directed at Jia Baoyu. Jia Baoyu could not dodge in time and was hit squarely on the chest. However, how could a romantic talent easily admit defeat? As they say: one should not waste their youth without romance; now that beauty was right before him he could not miss this opportunity; even if it meant death for love he would gladly accept it. Jia Baoyu gritted through his internal injuries and made a desperate attempt using Falling Red Beauty aimed directly at Zhuge Kongming. Zhuge Kongming also executed his famous move Three Strikes of Zhou Yu; instantly three waves of palm energy emerged from Zhuge Kongming's palm and struck towards Jia Baoyu's direction. Three Strikes of Zhou Yu overpowered Falling Red Beauty; Jia Baoyu was once again hit by the energy and fell off the Arena sustaining further injuries. Zhuge Kongming continued to play the role of favorite to win.
Japan's experts Gongcun Jiro and Tuhui Garden led soldiers to slaughter people from various sects in Eastern Martial World; more than half of the sects had been completely wiped out. The Sand Flow Sect, Dongting Lake, Salt Shark Gang, Liangshan Sect, Taishan Sect among many others resisted but retreated in battle; overnight Eastern Martial World was occupied by Japan.
The news of the massacre of martial artists and the invasion of the Eastern Martial World by Japan spread rapidly. Many members of the Martial Arts Community who were watching the tournament at Murong Manor learned about the Wokou invasion and hurriedly left to prepare to confront the Eastern Army. Present at the scene, Xiang Yu, Lu Kui, Lin Cong, and Zhou Dunyi heard that their disciples were engaged in battle with the Eastern Army and immediately rushed to the battlefield. Even the participants of the Martial Arts Tournament for Marriage, upon hearing of the foreign invasion, abandoned the competition to join the fight. Zhuge Kongming said, "The martial world is in a time of crisis, and the people are on the brink of survival. I cannot neglect righteousness for my own selfish desires." After speaking, Zhuge Kongming, who was deeply concerned for others, resolutely left Murong Manor.
Dull Blade of the Wandering Sword said, "That's great! I support you; I will go with you."
All the participants followed Zhuge Kongming's example and left Murong Manor except for one person, who had disguised himself and renamed as Hu Dao, a member of the Black Clan Evil Ones known as Soul-Devouring. At this moment, the referee Murong Sui announced, "Due to all participants forfeiting, Hu Dao naturally becomes the champion of this Martial Arts Tournament for Marriage. Please come in to discuss marriage matters, Hu Zhuangshi."
Hu Dao secretly laughed: "I can't believe such a thing is happening here. Hahaha."
The first to leave Murong Manor were Xiang Yu, Lu Kui, Lin Cong, and Zhou Dunyi, who arrived at the Eastern Martial World to witness a shocking scene: all their disciples had surrendered to the Eastern Army. Xiang Yu furiously exclaimed, "You cowardly people have no sense of honor!" He then charged alone into the Eastern Army.
Xiang Yu wielded powerful energy and inflicted heavy casualties on the Eastern Army. Seeing this, Lu Kui, Lin Cong, and Zhou Dunyi joined him in battle. Suddenly, a voice called out: "All troops, retreat! Let me handle this." It was none other than Japan's unparalleled master Gongcun Jiro. Gongcun Jiro drew his battle blade and assumed a provocative stance, saying, "Come at me together."
Xiang Yu would not tolerate such provocation and immediately attacked. Lu Kui, Lin Cong, and Zhou Dunyi seized the opportunity to attack Gongcun Jiro as well. Gongcun Jiro spun his battle blade, unleashing a powerful wave of blade energy that targeted all four. Lu Kui and Lin Cong could not evade in time and were injured by the blade energy, unable to stand. Although Xiang Yu and Zhou Dunyi dodged the blade energy, Gongcun Jiro's swift strike came without hesitation—one blow took two lives. Xiang Yu and Zhou Dunyi fell on the battlefield while Lu Kui and Lin Cong were filled with dread at this tragic sight. At this moment, Gongcun Jiro addressed them: "You have two choices: death or surrender."
Lu Kui and Lin Cong thought: "As long as we have our lives, we can find another way; let's feign surrender first and wait for an opportunity to act."
Lu Kui and Lin Cong said, "We surrender."
Gongcun Jiro replied, "A wise choice."
The Infernal Sovereign Yan Yin Si, with only half of his body remaining due to Shattered Corpse, No Bones Left technique, arrived at Tongfu Inn. The guests were astonished by Yan Yin Si's appearance. Yan Yin Si said to the Innkeeper: "I am looking for Mr. Murong."
The Innkeeper replied: "Please follow me."
Upon arriving upstairs, Infernal Sovereign Yan Yin Si saw Murong Mulong and said, "Mr. Murong, I will speak frankly. I need the stones from the Rock Peak Trial Stone to heal my injuries. In today's martial arts world, only you, Mr. Murong, can accomplish this."
Murong Mulong replied, "What kind of price will you pay for my help?"
Infernal Sovereign Yan Yin Si said, "I am willing to exchange the Black Moon Box."
Murong Mulong asked, "Is that the box that can traverse time and space?"
Infernal Sovereign Yan Yin Si confirmed, "Indeed."
Murong Mulong continued, "If that's the case, why don't you use the Black Moon Box to go back in time and change history?"
Infernal Sovereign Yan Yin Si explained, "Mr. Murong, you may not know this, but the same person cannot meet themselves in different timelines; otherwise, they will disappear in the flow of time. Moreover, with my current injuries, going back to the past wouldn't change anything."
Murong Mulong said, "Alright, the deal is done. Hand over the Black Moon Box and its usage instructions."
Infernal Sovereign Yan Yin Si replied, "Thank you, Mr. Murong." He then handed over the Black Moon Box along with its usage instructions to Murong Mulong.
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