flstandardbreds Chapter 107 Who said he was a single person?
Chapter 107 Who said he was a single person?
The sudden appearance of Xuan Yi and the other two not only surprised Duan Chenke, but also caught the men in black completely off guard.
"What are you doing here?" Duan Chenke looked at the three people who had suddenly appeared and breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's a long story," Jian Yuheng shook his head at Duan Chenke. The things they encountered couldn't be explained in just a few words.
Duan Chenke knew this wasn't the time to speak. After swiftly cutting down one of the men in black, he said urgently to the three of them, "My elder brother is still inside. We need to find a way to break in."
"Then let's charge in." Xuan Yi looked at the hole behind the man in black, narrowed his eyes, and couldn't hide the killing intent in them.
Since they dared to trap him in the illusion for so long, they should be prepared for retaliation.
With the help of Xuan Yi and the other two, the situation immediately reversed, and the men in black guarding the cave entrance were constantly being killed and fell.
The few remaining men in black felt a sense of despair as they watched the four men advancing unstoppably. They gritted their teeth, knowing that if the four men broke into the cave and disrupted their master's important plans, they would suffer a fate worse than death. It was better to fight with all their might now, even if it meant dying with honor.
Thinking of this, the men in black took out a small white porcelain bottle from their waists, tilted their heads back and drank, and once again charged towards Xuan Yi and the others with their weapons in hand.
"Hmph, since you've come to your death willingly, then I'll grant your wish." Xuan Yi wielded the dagger with incredible speed, so fast that it was difficult for others to see clearly.
He stabbed one of the men in black directly into the heart with a knife and kicked him away.
The man in black crashed hard into a nearby rock, but as if nothing had happened, he quickly got up and charged at Xuan Yi again, brandishing his sword.
Xuan Yi frowned and dodged the attack. Seeing the black-clad man's bloodshot eyes and pale face, he twirled the dagger in his hand and severed the man's head in one stroke.
The man in black's head rolled to the ground, blood gushing out, and his headless body collapsed to the ground with a thud.
Xuan Yi coldly wiped his dagger, watching the others still locked in combat with the man in black, and shouted, "Just behead them!"
Upon hearing Xuan Yi reveal the black-clad men's weakness, Jiang Si and his companions no longer held back and attacked directly. Soon, the air was thick with the stench of blood, and the black-clad men fell one after another. The last one, covered in wounds and trembling like a blood-soaked figure, struggled to his feet. Were it not for the longsword in his hand, he would have been unable to stand.
Duan Chenke looked at him coldly, showing no mercy, and directly chopped off his head with a sword.
"Let's go in." Duan Chenke nodded to the other three and took the lead into the cave.
The torches hanging on the wall illuminated the cave exceptionally brightly, with only the sound of dripping water echoing inside.
"Your Highness, why is Prince Ning here?" Jian Yuheng asked in a low voice, following behind Duan Chenke.
Jiang Si and Xuan Yi were also curious about this question and turned to look at each other.
"My elder brother went missing at Shaolin Temple. I was ordered to investigate at Shaolin Temple, but I was led to this area by a masked man. This is what he gave me." Duan Chenke took out a crumpled strip of cloth from his pocket and handed it to Jian Yuheng beside him.
Jian Yuheng was a little surprised when he took the strip of cloth, because the handwriting on this strip of cloth was the same as the one they had received back then.
“We also encountered a masked man and got some information from him.”
Duan Chenke said, "So this person is trustworthy?"
Jian Yuheng shook his head. "I can only say that the information he provided was correct and useful."
"Your Highness, did you see a light just now?" Jiang Si asked from the side.
“I’ve seen it.” Duan Chenke nodded. “Just before I fought with those men in black. It seems to have come from here.”
Jiang Si's expression darkened, and his tone became somewhat grave, "Then let's hurry up and leave."
The group quickened their pace, and Jian Yuheng even followed Duan Chenke closely, quietly explaining the reason for the appearance of the pillar of light.
If Prince Ning is indeed in the cave, he is likely involved in the unsealing of the great formation.
The three of them had walked less than ten meters when the view suddenly opened up, revealing a relatively wide flat area in front of them.
Instead of the Prince of Ning mentioned by Duan Chenke, an old man and an old woman were standing on the flat ground.
The old man was an "acquaintance"—the white-robed elder who had met Xuan Yi and the other two several times before.
Upon seeing the old man in white, Xuan Yi immediately pulled out three throwing knives and threw them over, first determining whether this was real or an illusion.
The old man in white and the old woman were also somewhat surprised by the appearance of Xuan Yi and his group.
The old man in white simply raised his sleeve and swept it towards the throwing knife. The strong wind changed the direction of the throwing knife, causing it to stick into the stone wall next to him.
"Gentlemen, how have you been?" The old man in white smiled slightly as he looked at Xuan Yi and the others.
"I'm fine, but I'm afraid you're not." Xuan Yi thought about how they had been trapped in the illusion time and time again, and his whole body was filled with killing intent, his eyes flashing with cold light.
The old woman subtly shifted a few steps to the side, frowned, and asked in a low voice, "Danhan, what trouble have you gotten into this time?"
Master Danhan spread his hands, looking somewhat innocent. "This was a task assigned by my master, and it has nothing to do with me."
"Hmph, the fact that they've come knocking on your door only means you didn't do a good job. Hurry up and finish this, or your master might take his anger out on you." The old woman assumed the visitors were there to seek revenge on Master Shan Cheng, so after giving them a few simple instructions, she flew away without looking back.
As Danhan Zhenren watched the old woman's retreating figure, his originally gentle expression turned somewhat ferocious in that instant. He lowered his head and spat out, "Old thing, when trouble comes, you run faster than anyone else."
"Hahaha, looks like you've been dumped?" Xuan Yi raised an eyebrow, his eyes full of mockery.
"I can handle all of you by myself."
Jian Yuheng opened his folding fan with a "whoosh," a smile playing on his lips. "Let me give you a piece of advice: you're stubborn as a mule."
"Hahaha, the young master is right. Today we'll turn this 'white duck' into a 'dead duck'."
As soon as Xuan Yi finished speaking, he charged towards Dan Han Zhenren. Dan Han Zhenren's eyes narrowed, and his figure moved like lightning, quickly dodging Xuan Yi's attack. His movements were agile, like a cheetah, easily avoiding each of Xuan Yi's attacks.
A look of surprise appeared on Xuan Yi's face. He hadn't expected that the illusionist, Master Dan Han, would also possess such superb martial arts skills. A thought flashed through his mind, and he immediately adjusted his attack method, becoming even more cunning and secretive.
Seeing this, Master Danhan sneered, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.
"You overestimate yourself. Even if you all attacked together, you wouldn't be a match for me, let alone you alone."
"Who said he was alone?" Jiang Si joined the battle, sword in hand. His eyes were cold and sharp, revealing a murderous aura.
Jian Yuheng and Duan Chenke followed closely behind Jiang Si, and the four of them charged towards Dan Han Zhenren together. Their attacks were fierce, but Dan Han Zhenren easily dodged each one. Their anxiety grew; could it be that even the four of them combined couldn't defeat this old Taoist priest?
As Master Danhan watched the four men attack, a slight smirk appeared on his lips, a hint of mockery in his eyes: "You young people always think you're so great. If I had more time, I'd really like to continue sparring with you. Unfortunately, my time is running out. If I don't return soon, my master will be angry. So, die!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Master Danhan quickly formed a hand seal, and a stream of black energy burst forth from between his fingers, transforming into a giant black hand that slammed down on Xuan Yi and the other three.
The palm collided with the weapons of Xuan Yi and the other three, producing a loud bang. The palm was forced back a certain distance by the impact, but Xuan Yi and the other three were thrown back, crashing into the rock wall and falling to the ground in pain, blood trickling from the corners of their mouths.
Duan Chenke was the first to lean on his longsword and stand up with some difficulty, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth.
"If anyone's going to die, it'll be you."
"well said!"
Xuan Yi and the others stood up, gripping their weapons tightly, and stood beside Duan Chenke.
Master Danhan smiled slightly and shook his head with a hint of regret: "Young people, it can only be said that you are not strong enough yet."
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire scene suddenly changed. A powerful aura suddenly surged from the previously calm ground, and a huge earth dragon rose from the ground, opening its massive jaws and lunging towards Xuan Yi and the others.
Just then, a figure suddenly descended from the sky, holding a long sword in his hand. The sword flashed and cleaved the earth dragon in two with a single strike, shattering the illusion once again.
His figure was tall and slender, his white robes flowing, making him look like an immortal. "Who dares to harm my brother!" The white-robed man's voice was cold and authoritative, his gaze like lightning, locked onto Dan Han Zhenren.
When Danhan Zhenren saw the newcomer, his eyes flickered slightly. Wasn't this the very person his master wanted to capture? If he captured this person and handed him over to his master, would that old hag, Weng Po, still be able to claim the position of Grand Elder?
Thinking of this, a hint of excitement appeared in Danhan Zhenren's eyes: "Don't worry, neither of you brothers can escape."
The man in white was none other than Prince Ning, Duan Chaoxu, whom Duan Chenke had been searching for. With a cold laugh, he suddenly thrust out his long sword, the blade flashing like lightning, heading straight for the white-robed old man's heart.
Master Danhan's eyes narrowed, and he turned to dodge Duan Chaoxu's attack. But Duan Chaoxu's second wave of attacks came one after another. His sword was so fast that it was impossible to see, and even Master Danhan could only dodge hastily.
Master Danhan hadn't expected Duan Chaoxu's martial arts to improve so rapidly, and he even felt the pressure. He could only do his best to dodge every attack from Duan Chaoxu while looking for an opportunity to turn the tide.
Dan Han Zhenren, who had been looking solemn, suddenly brightened up. The sword energy that Duan Chaoxu had just unleashed seemed to have lost its initial sharpness.
Danhan Zhenren seized this opportunity and immediately formed hand seals, intending to gather his inner strength again to condense a giant palm. But unexpectedly, at this moment, a beautiful figure swiftly flashed behind Danhan Zhenren, and the soft sword in her hand stabbed towards Danhan Zhenren's back like lightning, so fast that it was impossible to defend against.
The internal energy that Master Danhan had gathered dissipated instantly due to the injury to his back. He knelt on the ground in pain, never expecting to be defeated by such a sneak attack.
The beautiful figure arrived beside Duan Chaoxu in the blink of an eye. The newcomer was none other than Lin Bihua, dressed in purple.
"How are you? Are you alright?" Lin Bihua asked, her voice tinged with worry.
Duan Chaoxu looked at Lin Bihua with affection in his eyes and smiled slightly: "I'm fine, you made your move at just the right time."
Duan Chenke looked at his older brother and sister-in-law who had suddenly appeared and suddenly felt that something was different.
When did my brother's martial arts skills become so good?
And Sister Bihua was so fast just now!
"Ake, how are you?" Duan Chaoxu seemed to sense Duan Chenke's gaze and asked without turning his head.
"I suffered some internal injuries, but it's nothing serious," Duan Chenke replied, shaking his head as he looked at the three people around him.
"Speak, what exactly does your master want to do?" Duan Chaoxu asked coldly, looking at Dan Han Zhenren who was struggling to stand up.
"Hehe, you... are not worthy to know." Master Danhan looked up at Duan Chaoxu, a strange smile on his face.
Then, with a loud "bang," a cloud of white mist instantly rose from the spot where Master Danhan was standing.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Si and Duan Chenke immediately unleashed two sword energies to disperse the white mist. However, after the mist dissipated, Dan Han Zhenren disappeared, and a willow twig doll appeared on the ground.
Duan Chaoxu frowned, turned to look at the four young men behind him, and said, "Do you have a fire? Burn it."
Xuan Yi raised an eyebrow, took out a flint from his pocket, walked directly to the willow doll, and set it on fire.
Knowing that Duan Chenke and the others had many questions, Duan Chaoxu took the initiative to say, "Let's go back to the manor first. This is not a place to stay for long. We'll talk about what happened when we get back."