Chapter 187

　The night in March was cool and clear, with a full moon hanging high in the sky, casting a silvery glow that illuminated the temple walls.

　　Upon seeing the arrival of the Kun Kingdom Empress, Yuan Fuyao knew that a fierce battle was about to begin. If she could keep the Kun Kingdom Empress here tonight, the Great Xia Dynasty could easily unify the world, and life would be much easier afterward.

　　Thinking of this, he took out a bamboo tube from his waist, pulled out the fuse, and a beam of fire shot straight into the sky, exploding into a burst of sparks high in the air.

　　This is a “snakehead cannon,” used to transmit signals. Since Dachan Temple and Shaoyue Sect are not far apart, as long as he fires this “snakehead cannon,” the disciples of Shaoyue Sect will see it and rush over to provide support as quickly as possible.

　　He must make a great contribution in tonight’s battle.

　　Feng Liyao glanced at the armored soldiers and martial monks who were constantly surrounding them, and secretly sent a telepathic message to Qi Fei, Feng Jianqing, and the others: “Take them away.”

　　In the next instant, she flashed and pounced straight at Jiang Yuangong.

　　Almost simultaneously, Jiang Yuangong also transformed into a black shadow and shot straight into the air.

　　The two powerful Heavenly Realm experts clashed instantly, engaging in a fierce battle in mid-air. Powerful qi exploded continuously, and loud noises echoed through the mountains.

　　Kazami Haru knew that tonight’s battle would be the most brutal and fierce battle of her life. The moment Kazami made her move, she turned around and whispered, “Sisters, follow me and fight your way out!”

　　As she spoke, she pushed her hands out, and a sun and a moon appeared in her palms, rolling forward. The armored soldiers and monks in front of her were hit, and more than a dozen people were instantly pierced through the body and fell into pools of blood.

　　Leng Shuxue, Ye Ruiyun, and Zuo Meihong recovered some of their true energy and followed behind Feng Jianqing, blocking the enemies rushing in from the left, right, and rear.

　　On the other side, Qi Fei also took action.

　　His goal was clear: he pounced on Wang Wanru at top speed, and before she could react, he sealed several vital points on her body. Then he hoisted the beautiful princess onto his back and laughed, “Wife, come with me!”

　　Wang Wanru never expected him to be so unconventional, completely defying common sense. She stared at him with her beautiful eyes and said, “You…you…you lecher…” She originally wanted to call him a “womanizer,” but under the watchful eyes of everyone, she changed it to “lecher” at the last minute.

　　”What are you talking about? You’re my wife!” Qi Fei laughed matter-of-factly. Holding the Panlong Sword, he cleaved several armored soldiers in two with a single stroke and carried Wang Wanru as he quickly ran down the mountain.

　　”You, you…” Wang Wanru really couldn’t think of any way to deal with his shameless behavior.

　　”Damn it, Qi Fei, you little bastard, how dare you steal my imperial concubine!” Xia Yushu originally wanted to chase after Feng Jianqing, but when he saw Qi Fei take Wang Wanru away first, he couldn’t stand it. Filled with endless hatred, he called Bai Bufan and Yuan Fuyao and quickly chased after Qi Fei.

　　”This kid…” At the same time, when Snow Mountain Nun saw that Qi Fei was so audacious as to snatch Wang Wanru away in front of everyone, she immediately used her lightness skill to chase after him.

　　Wang Hongyu was even more worried about his sister, so naturally he wouldn’t let Qi Fei go. He picked up a long spear and flew after him.

　　With a “thud,” accompanied by a scream, another armored soldier fell at Kazami Haru’s feet.

　　She fought and retreated, walking down the mountain path. Leng Shuxue, Zuo Meihong, and Ye Ruiyun followed closely behind her. Before long, the surrounding armored soldiers and warrior monks were all killed by them.

　　Just as Kazami Haru was about to breathe a sigh of relief, she suddenly stopped and glanced indifferently at Qian Wan.

　　On the mountain path ahead, several figures stood there, lined up in a row, completely blocking the way down the mountain.

　　Long Zhanye, Wei Dongxiang, Yao Ye, and Haoyun Jushi are all top-tier innate masters of the Great Xia Dynasty. Each of them has cultivated the “Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend Demon Art”. Three of them are among the top ten masters of the world, and the other was once one of the top ten masters of the martial arts world.

　　Any one of them standing up would be enough to awe the world, let alone four of them together.

　　Faced with such a formidable enemy, Feng Jianqing clenched her fists, and the scene of chatting with Feng Liyao in the Kun Kingdom’s palace a month ago flashed through her mind.

　　”Qing’er, you must understand that the so-called four extraordinary skills of this world, whether it is the Shaoyue Sect’s ‘Wuwei Dao Scroll’, the Dachan Temple’s ‘Cihang True Scripture’, our Feng Clan’s ‘Bright Moon Flying Phoenix’, or the Hua Family’s ‘Red Sun Shines Over the World’, all evolved from the ancient book ‘The Book Without Words’. Only by collecting all four extraordinary skills and successfully cultivating them one by one can you restore the true ‘Book Without Words’. Once you have mastered the ‘Book Without Words’, you will have the power to protect yourself even if you encounter a Heavenly Realm expert.”

　　”I see. Should we tell our brother this secret?”

　　”Not for now,” Feng Liyao said calmly. “Fei’er often causes trouble. If he were to master the ‘Wordless Heavenly Book’ now, it would be easy for it to be leaked. We must try our best to hide our strength. After all, our opponent is an ancient demon god, and we must not be careless.”

　　”I see.”

　　”Unless it’s a matter of life and death, don’t easily reveal your true strength…”

　　Kazami Haru put away her memories, composed herself, and her eyes narrowed.

　　”I have long admired the wisdom and courage of Princess Kun, and I have come tonight to learn from her exceptional skills.” Layman Haoyun bowed politely.

　　Wei Dongxiang and Yao Ye each sneered, their eyes sweeping over Feng Jianqing and the others, eager to know what other skills they had that allowed them to escape alive despite the combined efforts of several top experts.

　　Long Zhanye crossed his arms and looked at Feng Jianqing with a leisurely air, thinking to himself what a beauty she was, but it was a pity that she would perish here tonight.

　　At the same time, the fight on Feng Liyao’s side was in full swing.

　　Jiang Yuangong had already unleashed his unparalleled “three heads and six arms” abilities, continuously shattering the red sun, blue moon, golden crow, and phoenix that Feng Liyao had attacked. Powerful shockwaves spread outwards, sweeping across 80,000 square kilometers.

　　The Four Elders of Qiankun stood guard around the perimeter, ready to provide support to Jiang Yuangong at any time.

　　Ye Jingyun held the Golden Crow Blade, assisting Jiang Yuangong from the side, waiting for Feng Liyao to show a weakness so he could deliver a ruthless blow.

　　The three eminent monks of Dachan Temple—the Southern Vajra, the Western Vajra, and the Northern Vajra—stood not far away, watching the fierce battle in the arena. The eighteen Arhats, holding staffs, formed a large circle in the center, striking the ground with their staffs and constantly cheering for Jiang Yuangong.

　　”Senior Jiang, kill her!”

　　”Senior Jiang’s martial arts are unparalleled, far surpassing even the Empress of Kun Kingdom…”

　　The monks were all beaming, as if they could already foresee Feng Liyao’s defeat.

　　Although their idea was far-fetched, if they could truly save Feng Liyao’s life here tonight, their goalkeeper would have made a great contribution and would surely rise to prominence in the future…

　　”Qi Fei, you little thief! Stop right there!”

　　Xia Yushu cursed and chased after Kan Qifei as fast as he could.

　　Along with him, relentlessly pursuing Qi Fei were Snow Mountain Nun, Wang Hongyu, Bai Bufan, and Yuan Fuyao, each of whom wished they could tear Qi Fei to pieces to vent their hatred.

　　Qi Fei completely deviated from the normal course of events. Although he carried Wang Wanru on his back and ran down the mountain, he did not take the usual mountain paths. Instead, he bypassed the main roads and trails and headed deep into the mountains and forests.

　　The dense forests of Jinding Mountain were incredibly lush, with towering ancient trees blocking the view everywhere. In addition, it was nighttime, and visibility was limited, making it very difficult for Xia Yushu and his companions to keep up.

　　However, since there were many of them, Qi Fei, despite turning left and right and taking detours, was still caught up by the group soon and surrounded by them by a stream.

　　Qi Fei glanced at Xia Yushu and Wang Hongyu in front of him, then at Bai Bufan, Yuan Fuyao, and the Snow Mountain Nun behind him. He chuckled, reached out and patted Wang Wanru’s pert buttocks on his back, saying, “Wife, your butt is so soft.” He tied Wang Wanru to his back with a belt, not worried about her falling off.

　　”You’re shameless, filthy…” Wang Wanru was so ashamed that she closed her eyes and dared not see anyone. However, her acupoints were sealed and she couldn’t move, which made her so angry that she kept cursing Qi Fei.

　　”You bastard, put Wanru down right now!” The Snow Mountain Nun was the first to stand it up. She flicked her whisk, and silver threads flew wildly, turning into countless thin, sharp needles that curled towards Qi Fei’s neck with sharp energy.

　　”Shenni, you’re so beautiful, why are you so hot-tempered? Do you want me to cool you down?” Qi Fei swung the Panlong Sword, its sharp blade wrapped in a layer of red and blue sword energy. As the sword light flashed, the silver threads of the whisk broke one by one. Qi Fei used his power to cover the broken silver threads, and countless sharp needles flew back towards the Snow Mountain Shenni.

　　Snow Mountain Nun dodged the sharp needles, and was even more annoyed by Qi Fei’s disrespectful words. She directly unleashed her “Thousand Hands Frost Palm” technique, and countless palm shadows transformed into towering mountains, pushing towards Qi Fei like an overwhelming tide.

　　At the same time, the others also made their moves, attacking Qi Fei from different angles.

　　Xia Yushu put away his Iron Bone Fan and unleashed the “Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend Demonic Art.” His feet became blurry afterimages, and his hands unleashed a series of fierce fist shadows, completely ignoring the distance between them, and aimed directly at Qi Fei’s face.

　　Wang Hongyu brandished his spear, the tip gleaming with dark light, transforming into points of cold light, aiming straight for Qi Fei’s heart.

　　Bai Bufan and Yuan Fuyao also drew their weapons, one raising a monk’s staff and the other wielding a long sword, working together with the others to specifically attack Qi Fei’s lower body.

　　”Bring it on!” Facing such a formidable enemy, Qi Fei was filled with heroic spirit. He unleashed “Bright Moon Flying Phoenix” with a palm strike, deflecting Xia Yushu’s fist shadow. He then sliced ​​Wang Hongyu’s spear in half with a sword. Using the momentum, he leaped into the air, avoiding the attacks of Bai Bufan and Yuan Fuyao. As if he had eyes in his back, a red sun appeared and pushed towards the Snow Mountain Goddess. Instantly, the ice and snow melted, and the icy palm shadows dissipated.

　　Wang Wanru, who was lying on Qi Fei’s back, was secretly shocked. Although she was unwilling to admit it, the fact in front of her was enough to move everyone. This little thief’s martial arts were really extremely high. He was able to fight against the five top masters of the world with a single blow. No one would believe it if they told others. With such martial arts, he could even fight against a Heavenly Realm expert.

　　While Qi Fei and Xia Yushu were engaged in fierce combat, Feng Jianqing and Long Zhanye also began to fight.

　　Kazami Haru’s clothes fluttered and rustled even without wind, clearly indicating that her internal energy had reached its peak.

　　Upon seeing this, Layman Haoyun couldn’t hold back any longer. He took a step forward, threw a punch, and rushed towards Feng Jianqing, shouting, “Let Haoyun lead the charge!”

　　Haoyun Jushi was one of the top ten martial arts masters of his time and the master of Haoqi Manor. He was famous throughout the world for his “Righteous Qi Technique” and his skills were naturally excellent. Later, he learned the “Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend Demon Art” from Jiang Yuangong. Although he had not yet developed any supernatural abilities, his martial arts had reached a new level and he was not much inferior to masters like Wei Dongxiang and Yao Ye. He planned to use the battle with Feng Jianqing to establish his reputation and let the world know that he was not past his prime.

　　A dark light flashed from his body as he unleashed a barrage of punches. These punches appeared instantly in front of Kazami Haru, aiming straight for her vital points.

　　At this moment, Feng Jianqing stood still, as if she was still gathering her strength, her eyes looking ahead, seemingly unaware of Haoyun Jushi’s fierce attack.

　　Seeing this, Leng Shuxue, Ye Ruiyun, and Zuo Meihong, who were standing behind Feng Jianqing, were all on tenterhooks, afraid that she would be hit, even though they knew that their sister was highly skilled in martial arts and that they did not need to worry about her.

　　Just as Master Haoyun’s fist was about to land on Feng Jianqing, under everyone’s gaze, a huge humanoid phantom suddenly appeared behind her. This humanoid phantom was sixteen feet tall, quickly solidified, and looked exactly like Feng Jianqing, as if it were another body of hers.

　　As the phantom appeared, a powerful aura followed, transforming into an incredibly thick layer of purple light that enveloped her entire body. The moment Haoyun Jushi’s fist shadow touched this layer of light, a series of resounding booms echoed as the fist shadow shattered, while the purple light remained completely unaffected.

　　Haoyun Jushi felt a jolt throughout his body, and was forced backward by a powerful spiraling force.

　　In that instant, Kazami Haru suddenly moved.

　　With a flick of her hand, red and blue light flowed in her palm, transforming into a sun and a moon. The sun and moon intertwined and spun back and forth, instantly turning into a ball of purple light, within which the sun and moon rotated, resembling a tai chi symbol, endlessly generating and evolving the power of life, death, and transformation.

　　Kazami Haru leaned forward, shooting out like an arrow released from a bow. At the same time, she swung her right hand, the Sun and Moon Tai Chi symbols in her hand intertwining and pushing forward. It seemed slow but was actually fast, catching up with the retreating Haoyun Hermit in a high-speed spiral rotation.

　　”Ah no!” The moment Kazemi Haru made her move, Haoyun Jushi felt a powerful force envelop him. He realized that he had been locked onto by the other party and wanted to break free, but he couldn’t do it at all.

　　Because Kazami Haru’s attack had already arrived, the purple spiral tai chi light arrived first, appearing in front of his chest in the blink of an eye, carrying an indescribable destructive power, breaking through all obstacles, and piercing through his chest like a devastating force!

　　With a “poof,” Haoyun Jushi didn’t feel any pain at first, but his whole body trembled and went numb. He stood there unable to move. The next moment, he felt a burning sensation in his chest, and a sharp pain swept through his body. Then his brain stopped, and his consciousness uncontrollably left his body and flew upwards. Before his consciousness dissipated, he could still see his body falling to the ground.

　　From the moment Haoyun Jushi launched his fierce attack to the moment Fengjian Qing unleashed his thunderous power to kill him, the entire process happened extremely quickly, in the blink of an eye.

　　The power she unleashed not only surprised Wei Dongxiang and Yao Ye, but also Leng Shuxue and the others, who were astonished. They had no idea that their sister had been hiding her strength.

　　Wei Dongxiang and Yao Ye stared at Feng Jianqing, feeling as if they were facing a formidable enemy. This level of strength far surpassed that of ordinary top-tier innate experts. People would believe that she was a Heavenly Realm expert. It was likely that no one present could defeat her in a one-on-one fight.

　　Long Zhanye saw the illusory figure behind Feng Jianqing, and then looked at her spiral Tai Chi moves. He couldn’t help but be moved and said, “Buddhist Dharma Body, Taoist Tai Chi, plus the power of the cycle of the sun and moon… Could this be the legendary ‘Book Without Words’?”

　　Kazemi Haru wasn’t about to waste words with him. The moment she killed Haoyun Jushi, she didn’t stop moving and continued to pounce forward, attacking Yao Ye and Wei Dongxiang.

　　Yao Ye and Wei Dongxiang dared not be careless and immediately unleashed their strongest power, changing their fists and claws to meet Feng Jianqing.

　　Yao Ye and Wei Dongxiang were not only outstanding masters in the past, but they still firmly hold their positions as the top ten masters in the world. Both of them have developed special abilities through the cultivation of the “Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend Demon Art”, and their martial arts are no less than Long Zhanye’s.

　　Yao Ye let out a strange laugh, his body radiating cold energy. His hands were covered with a thick layer of frost, forming sword fingers as he aimed directly at Feng Jianqing.

　　Wei Dongxiang rubbed his hands together, and a circle of dark blue flames surged from his palms, carrying intense heat. His hands were covered in flames as he attacked Feng Jianqing.

　　Kazami Haru continued to wave her hands, and a ball of purple light flew out from her palms, instantly transforming into a small door-shaped sky panel with the sun and moon revolving around it, carrying a powerful spiral force, which simultaneously covered Yao Ye and Wei Dongxiang.

　　”Bang!”

　　Kazami Haru’s purple sun and moon clashed with Yao Ye, Wei Dongxiang’s icy fingers and fiery claws, unleashing a powerful force that reverberated throughout the surrounding area.

　　All three felt a jolt and retreated. Feng Jianqing took three steps back, while Yao Ye and Wei Dongxiang took seven steps back, showing that Feng Jianqing, fighting two against one, still had the upper hand.

　　Long Zhanye sneered, “Good skill! Yao Ye, Wei Dongxiang, you won’t be able to defeat her until you break her Dharma body!” After saying this, he didn’t go forward to help, but instead rushed towards Leng Shuxue and the other two, wanting to use his strength to defeat the weak.

　　Leng Shuxue, Ye Ruiyun, and Zuo Meihong had recovered most of their true energy. They were no ordinary people; each was a top-tier innate master. In addition, they had received guidance from Feng Liyao, Qi Tingqin, Rao Zhirou, and others in the Kun Kingdom’s palace during this time, and had practiced many unorthodox martial arts techniques, which greatly improved their martial arts skills.

　　Even if the three of them are no match for Long Zhanye, they should be able to hold out for a while without being defeated.

　　Leng Shuxue wielded her soft sword, Ye Ruiyun gripped her long saber tightly with both hands, and Zuo Meihong’s ribbons fluttered as the three of them worked together to shatter Long Zhanye’s “Heavenly Gang Five Thunderbolts” attack one by one, creating an extremely intense scene.

　　For a time, both sides unleashed their most powerful skills, fighting fiercely on the mountain path of Jinding Mountain.