Chapter 270 (1)
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Inside the deep palace.
Hai Wuya listened quietly to the distant sounds of fighting outside the window, feeling doubtful in his heart.
As the Martial Saint reappeared in the martial world, he had once seen the Martial Saint who had been unseen for decades.
Therefore, he could conclude that the Martial Saint was not someone who acted rashly. Although he had a relationship with the Martial Saint, serving as officials at the same court, that was already decades ago.
But at this moment, listening to the sounds of fighting and yelling in the distance under the night sky, his doubts grew even stronger.
Could it be that he had misunderstood the Martial Saint?
While he was pondering, the door of the side hall opened, and several sword-wearing Flying Fish Guards walked in, led by Chu Xing, the emperor’s close guard.
"Has Your Majesty changed your mind? Do you want to execute me early?" asked Hai Wuya calmly.
He looked very calm, having long prepared for death.Thinking that his long-deceased eldest son, Hai Siyuan, had returned from the Hundred-mile Desert and had finally seen the "Human Path Sutra" that he had pursued his whole life, he felt that his life had no regrets.
So when he saw the "Human Path Sutra", he said, "To learn of the Way by day, and to die by night, is enough."
If there was something he still had on his mind… perhaps it was only seeing the "Human Path Sutra", and not witnessing the flourishing of humanity, martial artists practicing the "Human Path Sutra", the day when martial arts theory became reality.
"The Emperor has ordered… Lord Hai, please come with me." said Flying Fish Guard Chu Xing.
"Lord Chu, what’s happening outside?" asked Hai Wuya again.
"Lord Hai, why ask so much? At a time like this, think about your current status." replied Chu Xing casually, but in his mind he remembered a command issued by Emperor Yonghe earlier.
Emperor Yonghe was a cautious and suspicious person with many thoughts.
He suspected that the Qiao family member had intentions to harm someone, while also suspecting that the Qiao family member had come for Hai Wuya.
Qiao Shuanggui bravely entered the battlefield alone, facing thousands of elite Imperial Guards, which Emperor Yonghe found very unusual.
So he suspected…
"Could this be a secret plan by the Qiao family member?" guessed Emperor Yonghe.
"Although we found one Qiao family member openly, there may be a group of them already inside the palace," he said.
"People believe that Qiao family member prefer to fight alone, but rumors say there are times when several of them work together."
He seemed like a lone fighter, but was actually very cunning. He used the stereotype that "Qiao family member always fight alone and never as a group" to his advantage.
So, Emperor Yonghe decided to secretly send Chu Xing to capture Hai Wuya in the palace, away from the main battle with the support of the Imperial Guards.
Since most of the Imperial Guards were busy fighting, it was risky to keep Hai Wuya in the palace.
Emperor Yonghe wanted to move Hai Wuya to a place not too close but still under the protection of the Imperial Guards.
He thought that if the enemy broke through the defense, Hai Wuya could help divert their attention.
As Chu Xing led Hai Wuya out of the courtyard, they saw arrows raining down in front of the palace, and a lone martial artist charging towards a large group of people.
"That person is…" Even though Hai Wuya was already old, he could still see the figure in the distance.
That must be a member of the Qiao family he remembered, with a resemblance to some of his old acquaintances from the Qiao family.
However, this Qiao family member looked different from what Hai Wuya remembered.
Among the Qiao family members that Hai Wuya knew, they were all old men. The youngest one was Qiao Zhong, who had also spent time in the heavenly prison and was already in his sixties.
As they got older, each successive Qiao family member appeared more aged, but also stronger. The older they were, the higher their status and strength.
The Qiao Shuanggui standing in front of him at this moment had the appearance of a middle-aged man, but his imposing presence in front of thousands of Imperial Guards made Hai Wuya feel intimidated.
Without a close look, just by a glance from afar, Hai Wuya could tell that this middle-aged man had a deeper martial arts skill than any Qiao family member he had seen before.
"Is this the superb rank strength of the Qiao family?" Hai Wuya recalled hearing his eldest son Hai Siyuan mention the Great Qin City, which now led him to think about this.
People were curious about how the Qiao family could produce two superb martial artists so quickly. This was different from the mainstream spiritual refining superb rank in the martial arts world, and belonged to a unique path of superb rank.
When Hai Wuya first heard about this, he had a guess in his mind.
"Energy and blood are the foundation of martial artists. Could it be that Qiao Shuanggui of the Qiao family has superb strength because he has successfully practiced the ‘Human Path Sutra’?"
In theory, the ‘Human Path Sutra’ was just created by the ancestor of the Qiao family, so it should be very difficult for members of the Qiao family to reach a high level of mastery in a short period of time…
But the miracles created by members of the Qiao family are more than just this one?
"If the so-called superb strength of the Qiao family is from the ‘Human Path Sutra’, then could this be considered a new form of superb martial arts?"
Hai Wuya’s heart started beating faster subconsciously as he focused on what was happening.
After the rain of arrows, squads of Imperial Guards formed a shield wall with spears, like a dark flood sweeping in from all directions, creating a suffocating pressure.
Meanwhile, Qiao Mu was alone.
Superb strength is also a part of the body.
Without special training, even a strong man who can tear wood with his hands would have no physical advantage over an ordinary person when facing sharp swords.
Face thousands alone, charging forward alone.
With his flesh and blood, he confronted the elite troops of the Imperial Guards forming a strong shield wall.
Like a rock facing giant waves.
This is a stark scene, meant to represent heroism and tragedy, reminiscent of courageous heroes in stories.
However, Qiao Shuanggui remained calm, showing no signs of hesitancy, not like a hero facing death, but more like a confident and victorious general.
The speed was too swift.
The air emitted a sharp whistle, just his forward thrust creating a frenzy of wind.
Holding the King Qin Shield in one hand, he dashed forward, his figure turning into a blur, even the elite Imperial Guards finding it hard to see clearly. A fierce aura shrouded his whole body as he sprinted at high speed, leaving behind delicate threads of energy in the air.
With a loud noise, everything shook.
Spears broke and deformed under the fierce attack of King Qin’s Golden Body, followed by the shield wall collapsing suddenly.
The shield wall, forming an arc, bulged out abruptly, creating a gap. Over ten black-armored soldiers were thrown into the air along with their shields by a tremendous force, flying back dozens of meters.
Qiao Mu raised King Qin Shield in front of him, disregarding the spears attacking from all directions, charging forward bravely!
Spears pierced his arm, causing only a slight dent, leaving a faint white mark.
Qiao Mu spent eighty years practicing the superior skill, Dragon Tiger Vajra Skill, equivalent to a lifetime for an ordinary person.
Though his skills couldn’t make him impervious to every attack, he surpassed ordinary martial artists.
He also possessed the impenetrable King Qin Golden Body.
Amidst the battle, he didn’t focus on complex techniques but simply raised the King Qin Golden Body and unleashed the Heavenly Dragon Eight Steps, charging forward.
Wherever he went, the Imperial Guards blocking his way were knocked down and tossed aside by a great force, creating a gap in their formation.
The supposed "warriors who use martial arts to pursue the Tao" in the form of the Taoist soldier had mental flaws, but the King Qin Golden Body, with only its remnants remaining, was an unstoppable force on the battlefield.
At this moment, Qiao Mu felt like a wild beast charging forward relentlessly.
Ignoring the spears attacking from the sides, he charged forward with all his might, paying no heed to the consequences.
The enemy line was easily broken through, and the Imperial Guards were sent flying like raindrops, a spectacular scene completely different from their expectations.
He seemed like a monster born for battle, as the powerful Flying Fish Guard hidden among the Imperial Guards struck silently, plunging a sharp spear into Qiao Mu’s side.
Before they could even celebrate, they watched in amazement as Qiao Mu’s wound visibly writhed and healed at an incredible speed, leaving only a few bloodstains as proof of the real spear attack.
In the next moment, Qiao Shuanggui, rushing forward, glanced to the side, his eyes flashing with illusionary sword light.
Instantly, the skilled Flying Fish Guards felt excruciating pain in their heads, making it almost impossible for them to hold onto their weapons.
"Is this person or monster?"
Ten thousand elite Imperial Guards began to show signs of unrest.
Anyone who can serve the Imperial Guards is among the elite soldiers of Great Yan. Some of them have experienced battles against superb rank opponents, but the sight of Qiao Mu in front of them greatly shocked them.
"It is rumored that a member of the Qiao family may have the bloodline of a monster, almost half a great monster, so incredibly strong that they are unbeatable."
Ten thousand people’s siege could not stop this fierce and astonishingly skilled superb martial artist, instead the encircling formation was torn open multiple times.
Just one person, yet on the battlefield, he moved with unmatched might, as if invincible.
"Breath and blood are the foundation of a martial artist, and his energy and blood have become so powerful that they surpassed the superb rank limit, even leading the Imperial Guards to mistake him for a naturally powerful monster?" Hai Wuya subconsciously held his breath, trying hard to widen his eyes to see this scene clearly.
In his view, this was no ordinary battle.
A member of the Qiao family represents a practitioner of the "Human Path Sutra."
The Great Yan Royal Family represented the most powerful force in the ancient martial arts world, surpassing all major sects and families, symbolizing the peak of ancient martial arts.
In Hai Wuya’s view, this was a clash between the cutting-edge new martial arts technique "Human Path Sutra" and ancient martial arts.
The more fearless Qiao Shuanggui charged through the army as if in a deserted place, it deeply moved Hai Wuya, almost bringing tears to his eyes.
"Human Path Sutra, can only be the Human Path Sutra… This can really work, not just staying at theoretical level of martial arts techniques," Hai Wuya murmured.
The Human Path Sutra he had always dreamed of was a technique that countless practitioners hoped to create through continuous efforts, a miraculous skill passed down by uniting the strengths of many.
This kind of skill can only be imagined in one’s lifetime. Even if Hai Wuya devoted all his energy, he could not achieve it.
But now there are people who can master the "Human Path Sutra" to a profound level, breaking through the superb rank of Qi and blood, charging through the enemy like a ghost among ten thousand soldiers.
"This member of the Qiao family is truly worthy of their reputation, indeed a brave warrior," Yan Shenji stood beside Emperor Yonghe, his hands behind his back, showing some admiration in his eyes.
The founding emperor of the past was also an unmatched warrior on the battlefield. The imposing figure of such a warrior naturally made Yan Shenji feel admiration.
"Unfortunately… why are all these brave soldiers on the wrong side?" Yan Shenji muttered to himself.
He felt a sense of regret, much like when he encountered the top three martial artists in the world decades ago, like the Eight-armed Heavenly Dragon.
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