Chapter 72: Arrogant Words!

The moment the Zhan Gan Chu Six Guards’ signal flare rose, Ding Xie knew the Man of Benevolence and Righteousness’s true plan.

All that “nine in the light, one in the dark” was fake.

It was all bait being thrown out.

The purpose was to draw everyone from the Pseudo-Dynasty together.

And then?

Stall for time!

To buy time for that person to leave the Xiangjiang River!

It wasn’t that there weren’t more ideas.

It was just… impossible!

The difference in strength was too great.

Even including him, it was the same.

Ding Xie immediately narrowed his eyes.

He guessed what he was about to face.

But precisely because he guessed it, he had to go even more.

He watched as the Man of Benevolence and Righteousness cupped his fists and smiled, and the seven others returned the gesture.

Ding Xie moved instantly.

Silent and soundless, his body merged with the fine rain.

No self, no form, one with heaven and earth.

Shaolin Formless Hand!

Once again, Ding Xie learned it just by glancing at it.

It was even simpler than learning 【Green Snake Turns White】.

But it was several times more useful than Golden Snake Coils the Wrist—

【Martial Star. Innate Gift check in progress…】

【Check passed!】

【Formless Hand Level 1: Unlearned → Level 0 → Level 1】

【Formless Hand Level 1: Derived from ‘Rebel Monk’ Yan Kong’s Shaolin Formless Hand. You have used your extraordinary wisdom to integrate the techniques of Flowing Cloud Flying Sleeve and Kasyapa Subduing Demon, making it manifest in a way better suited to yourself. Not only are your strikes without warning, but they are also unpredictable and impossible to guard against. Effect: Opponents must pass a Physique (Perception-oriented) check of no less than 6 and a mind check of no less than 3. If the check fails, they will be unable to detect the user’s actions. If one check passes, they will hesitate and fall into a Physique (Reaction) -3 disadvantage.】

…Equally useful was the 【Mighty Vajra Palm】.

【Martial Star. Innate Gift check in progress…】

【Check passed!】

【Mighty Vajra Palm Level 1: Unlearned → Level 0 → Level 1】

【Mighty Vajra Palm Level 1: The famous ultimate technique of ‘Rebel Monk’ Yan Kong. You have used your extraordinary wisdom to integrate Wind and Thunder Vajra Palm, Thousand-Jin Drop, and Kettle Lifting Technique, making it manifest in a way better suited to yourself. When the palm strikes, wind and thunder arise, and the force penetrates to the marrow. Effect: Physique (Strength, Speed) +2 when attacking, Armor Piercing damage increased by 10%.】

…Using 【Formless Hand】 in conjunction with 【Gloomy Shade】, not one of the eight people present noticed anything unusual.

Ding Xie even had time to glance at the text that had been flashing incessantly since a moment ago—

【tiger fiend killed Li One Slash, EXP +2000】

【tiger fiend killed Elite Retainers x20, EXP +500】

【tiger fiend killed Zhan Gan Chu Six Guards Second-Class Imperial Guard Tu Er Fenghai, EXP +30】

【tiger fiend killed Yan Kong, EXP +2500】

【tiger fiend killed Zhan Gan Chu Six Guards Second-Class Imperial Guard x1, EXP +500】

【tiger fiend killed Elite Retainers x50, EXP +1250】

【tiger fiend killed Disguised Soldiers x100, EXP +200】

【Determined as battle, talent ‘Martial Star’ active, EXP increased by 300%!】

【Determined as rookie instance, EXP increased by 100%】

【EXP +27920】

…EXP surged again; only 8,137 points remained before the EXP bar was filled.

And this would not be difficult.

Right there!

Ding Xie looked into the distance and did not stay.

It wasn’t that he wasn’t saying goodbye, but rather there was no need or necessity for much explanation.

Moreover, time was limited.

Pulling the cart and moving swiftly,

Rain falls and the wind blows again.

Ding Xie doesn’t care,

Walking rampantly and without restraint… At the Shallow Beach, a young man held an umbrella.

Under the umbrella, someone looked up at the pyramid of skulls.

This person’s hair was graying, yet his face was like a baby’s, pink and tender, and his raised hand was as white as jade.

He held a skull in his hand, examining it closely.

Then the second, and the third.

The more he looked, the more he frowned.

The more he looked, the more annoyed he became.

Eventually, he swung his sleeve fiercely toward the pyramid of skulls.

Whoosh!

Bang!

A strong wind howled, and the pyramid of skulls scattered in all directions.

The young man behind him immediately pulled out a pure white handkerchief, holding the umbrella with one hand while wiping the bloodstains from the person’s hand with the other.

“Eunuch, please don’t be angry.

Anger harms the body.”

When the young man spoke, his voice was shrill.

“Hmph?

Don’t be angry?

How can I not be angry?”

A similarly shrill but resonant voice came from the gray-haired old man.

He pointed at the heads on the ground and asked.

“A diminutive, have you noticed anything?”

“Eunuch, I have poor eyesight.

I only see that these are japanese people.

I can’t see anything else.”

A diminutive answered honestly.

“I told you to learn more from Youdao normally, but you just wouldn’t listen.

Now that it matters, you’re as blind as a bat.”

The Old Eunuch looked disappointed in him.

A diminutive immediately bowed and said with a smile.

“My elder brother is busy with his Cultivation, so I don’t dare disturb him rashly.

Besides, don’t I still have you, Godfather?

No matter how good my brother is, can he be as good as you, Godfather?”

“You little rascal!”

The Old Eunuch raised his wiped hand and tapped several times in the Void Realm.

A diminutive’s smile grew even brighter.

Some things don’t need to be said explicitly.

Once said, there’s no room for turning back.

Nor is there any need to say half, as it would only seem redundant and useless.

It’s better to praise.

The more praise, the better.

As for the actual situation?

Everyone knew it in their hearts.

The Old Eunuch didn’t mention the times A diminutive had been turned away when visiting An Youdao; he just pointed at the heads on the ground again.

“Among these heads are farmers, warriors, and three high-rank warriors.

But their heads were randomly placed into the pyramid of skulls.

Farmers were placed on top of warriors.

Warriors were placed on top of Advanced warriors.

Do you understand?”

Hearing the Old Eunuch’s words, A diminutive was stunned.

Then, his face turned pale, and his body shook like chaff.

“No respect for status, absolutely audacious!”

A diminutive said through gritted teeth.

“Exactly!

No respect for status, absolutely audacious!

Not a single shred of awe in his heart!

How can such a person serve the Master?

He must be killed!

And everyone associated with him must be killed as well!

Only by killing them all can the rest be made to understand what a servant should do.”

As the Old Eunuch spoke, he flicked the braid on his chest.

His gaze turned toward the other side of the Shallow Beach.

One black, one white, moving forward in rotation.

Seeing the newcomers, the Old Eunuch smiled.

“wuchang seeking life?

What arrogant words.

I wonder if this eunuch can witness the skills of you two.”

With that, the Old Eunuch vanished from where he stood.

The Black and White Impermanence brothers waved their mourning sticks.

Ding-ling!

Ding-ling-ling!

The bells on the mourning sticks ring,

Snatching souls and taking lives without mercy.

Black and white patrol the mortal world,

Rewarding good and punishing evil with universal justice.

As the bells rang, A diminutive retreated ten meters as if struck by lightning, only daring to stop when the ringing became barely audible.

The vanished Old Eunuch was also intercepted by Black and White Impermanence’s mourning sticks.

Seeing the incoming mourning sticks, the Old Eunuch sneered and raised his hand to strike with a palm.

Bang!

Sounding like a cannon blast, the combined strike of Black and White Impermanence was blocked by the Old Eunuch.

Not only did he block it, but the Old Eunuch also grabbed the mourning sticks with his bare hands.

The three of them seemed to be locked in a struggle of strength.

But with a shake of the Old Eunuch’s arms, Black and White Impermanence could no longer hold onto their mourning sticks.

Not only did they retreat uncontrollably, but the skin between their thumbs and forefingers also split open.

The Old Eunuch casually tossed the two mourning sticks aside and gave a cold snort—

“Playing ghosts!

this eunuch carries an imperial decree! Let alone two Wuchang ghosts!

Even if Yama himself came, this eunuch would have no fear!”