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Xunuo unleashed the sword technique known as One Flower, Five Points. Although it appeared to be a single strike of One Flower, its power far surpassed that of multiple flowers in a single blow.
Since the last encounter outside Qifang Ancient City, where he had slain a master from the Heavenly Shadow Sect, Xunuo had come to realize that his One Flower technique with multiple points was much sharper than the technique involving multiple flowers.
What was most astonishing was that in the usual One Flower, Five Points technique, only one strike was real; the other four points were illusions. This required the Sword Flower to be shaken in a precise and compact manner; otherwise, if it spread out, one would lose control over where the sword would land. Strictly speaking, it could not even be called a Sword Flower.
However, in his own One Flower with multiple points technique, each point represented a tangible sword light. Over the past six months since returning to Wuhua Mountain, Xunuo had conducted countless experiments and finally reached this conclusion. From then on, his practice of swordsmanship was no longer limited to a single point. Instead, he aimed for ten points with One Flower, each one locking onto a target. This meant that with One Flower at ten points, he could strike at ten opponents simultaneously.
Combining this ten-point One Flower technique with the Seven Star Soul Locking Sword's seven-in-one sword method allowed him to unleash dozens of sword lights in a single strike, carving numerous sword marks into the rock wall beside the Thatched Cottage. This made Xunuo understand why he had been able to pierce through several masters from the Heavenly Shadow Sect with just one blow.
Now employing this sword technique, Xunuo swiftly dispatched several fierce beasts in an instant.
From a distance, Zigong Changhe watched as Xunuo cut through the pack of wolves as if they were mere vegetables. In no time at all, he had wiped out the entire group, leaving Zigong Changhe stunned and speechless. He couldn't tell whether it was Xunuo's swordsmanship that had reached an awe-inspiring level or if it was the Azure Wind Sword of their sect that was simply unmatched. When Xunuo returned to Zigong Changhe's side, Zigong Changhe still wore an expression of shock.
Xunuo didn't bother explaining; instead, he smiled and returned to the cliff base, instructing his disciples to rest in place. Once they had some downtime, the disciples began tending to their injured comrades by cleaning wounds and applying medicine while others started preparing food.
Moments later, Xunuo suddenly changed his expression and stood up straight. He took a few steps forward and said to Zigong Changhe, "A pack of wolves is approaching from ahead; could they have been drawn here by the sound of howling?"
Zigong Changhe felt uneasy and called for his disciples to gather their things and retreat. Some of the disciples were severely injured and needed assistance moving. The entire group couldn't move quickly enough; before they could exit the valley, they were overtaken by the wolf pack.
This new pack was smaller but still numbered nearly thirty wolves. However, these wolves were much larger than those from the first group. Zigong Changhe continued to lead his disciples in taking a defensive position against the cliffside.
As soon as the disciples arranged their defensive formation, they were ready to charge out and slay the beasts. However, Zigong Changhe suddenly grabbed Xunuo.
Without saying a word, Zigong Changhe fixed his gaze on the approaching pack of wolves, his expression growing increasingly somber. Finally, he sighed and quietly said to Xunuo, "Junior Brother, do you see that largest Ironback Black Wolf?"
Xunuo nodded. "I see it. Could that be the mutated beast?"
"Indeed," Zigong Changhe replied. "This mutated Ironback Black Wolf possesses immense strength and is nearly impervious to blades and swords. The beasts accompanying it are also extremely difficult to kill. This time, we may not escape alive. However, Junior Brother, you can take advantage of our distraction with this Ironback Black Wolf to carve out a path for yourself. When I manage to hold it off, you must flee at my command. I won't be able to hold it for long."
After saying this, Zigong Changhe forced a bitter smile and shouted to the disciples behind him, "Prepare the crossbows!" Then he pulled Xunuo into the defensive circle.
In an instant, the wolf pack entered range of the crossbows. At Zigong Changhe's command, several crossbows fired simultaneously. The wolves struck by arrows did not fall; instead, they became even more ferocious and charged forward. Another volley was fired, and only then did two of the wounded wolves collapse.
When the arrows struck the giant wolf in the center, they merely slid off or bounced away without inflicting any damage. Xunuo had no choice but to focus on this Ironback Black Wolf. He had sensed its presence long ago; it was massive—over twice the size of an ordinary black wolf, resembling a fierce tiger.
This pack of wolves was already different from typical ones; they were all jet black without any mixed colors. The Ironback Black Wolf's back fur gleamed with a metallic luster, sparkling under the light. As several black wolves fell to arrows, the Ironback Black Wolf seemed to become enraged. It let out a long howl and leaped from the pack, charging toward them at full speed.
The disciples using crossbows hurriedly concentrated their fire on the Ironback Black Wolf. The arrows struck its body with a clanging sound but merely ricocheted off; not a single arrow penetrated its flesh. The Ironback Black Wolf was momentarily stunned by the barrage but quickly surged forward in fury.
The arrows from Wuhua Sect's disciples continued to rain down on the Ironback Black Wolf, significantly relieving some pressure from the remaining black wolves as they rushed toward them.
Seeing that this approach wouldn't work, Xunuo shouted, "Let the Ironback Black Wolf through! Focus on dealing with the other black wolves!"
Upon hearing this command, the disciples redirected their aim back at the other black wolves. The pack was momentarily halted by this change in focus. Meanwhile, the Ironback Black Wolf leaped forward several times and reached the front line. The outer disciples had already prepared their weapons and were ready to charge out in desperation when Xunuo dashed ahead first. With a flash of his sword, a series of clashing sounds echoed as metal met metal.
In the next moment, the Ironback Black Wolf was sent tumbling several times by a single strike before it managed to rise again. Its fierce eyes locked onto Xunuo, who was also pushed back a few steps, feeling a tingling sensation in the arm that held the sword. Xunuo thought to himself: This beast has tough skin and thick flesh; it's difficult to injure it with just the Azure Edge. Only the Heavenly Shadow Spike might have a chance of success. However, taking out the Heavenly Shadow Spike in front of his fellow disciples would expose some of his secrets. If this news reached the Heavenly Shadow Sect, he would no longer be able to stand in the Wuhua Sect and might even bring disaster upon it.
After a brief consideration, he called out loudly to Zigong Changhe, "Brother Zigong, I will lure this beast away. You all take care of the remaining black wolves and then come back to help me deal with it."
Having finished speaking, he shook his Iron Sword again, striking the Ironback Black Wolf back several yards. Then he leaped past the Ironback Black Wolf and charged into the pack of wolves. He swiftly killed five or six black wolves without looking back as he ran deeper into the valley. The Ironback Black Wolf, enraged, unleashed its ferocity and chased after Xunuo. Seeing that the Ironback Black Wolf had taken the bait, Xunuo leisurely led it further into the depths of the river valley.
Zigong Changhe's expression changed drastically when he saw Xunuo rush out of their defensive circle alone. However, he was powerless to deal with the remaining black wolves by himself and had no choice but to lead his disciples in killing them first. By the time they eliminated the pack of wolves, Xunuo and the Ironback Black Wolf had long since vanished from sight.
Zigong Changhe instructed his injured disciples to support each other as they retreated back to Wuhua Mountain to report. He then took ten remaining disciples and pursued deeper into the valley. This time out was under Tian Feiyu's strict orders. Even if it cost him his life, he had to ensure Xunuo's safety. He had originally thought that with Xunuo's abilities, as long as he could hold off the Ironback Black Wolf for a moment, Xunuo would have a good chance of escaping. Little did he expect that this junior brother not only failed to escape but also led himself straight into danger.
Zigong Changhe anxiously led his disciples in pursuit for an entire day. After exiting this stretch of river valley and crossing over a hill, they still saw no sign of Xunuo or the Ironback Black Wolf. As night fell and they could no longer continue their chase, both his disciples and himself were exhausted and unable to go on. They had no choice but to find a high ground to rest and eat.
Meanwhile, Xunuo had lured the Ironback Black Wolf out of the river valley and was running deeper into the wilderness. As he ran, he drew out a Heavenly Shadow Spike from his waist. Seeing that the Ironback Black Wolf was closing in on him, he suddenly turned around and unleashed dozens of sword lights aimed at it. Despite its tough hide and strong bones, under this relentless barrage of sword light, it lost tufts of fur all over. It bared its teeth at Xunuo but dared not leap forward recklessly.
Seeing an opportunity, Xunuo naturally wouldn’t give it a chance to turn things around. He unleashed a flurry of sword light; not only could the Ironback Black Wolf not threaten him, but moments later it found itself pierced by two blood holes.
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