readsfreenovel Chapter 533 Why did you all come here?
Chapter 533 Why did you all come here?
"Only Brother Wuzheng... Only he would call me 'sister' and protect me..."
Zhuang Wu'an's mournful voice echoed in the empty cave, carrying decades of pent-up grievances and madness.
"But alas! In his heart and eyes, there is only you, the princess of the Hundred Flowers Kingdom!"
She suddenly pointed at Shen Xingmian, her voice filled with a devastating hatred.
"If it weren't for you! How could my brother have lived a life of regret? How could Hero Manor have been destroyed? The root of all this is you—Shen, Xing, Mian!"
No sooner had she finished speaking than she suddenly drew a soft sword from her waist and thrust it at Shen Xingmian without hesitation! The sword's wind was fierce, clearly indicating her intention to kill him!
Seeing Zhuang Wu'an's manic and murderous aura, Ming Jingxing knew that only force could stop her.
He made a quick decision, gently pushing Shen Xingmian behind him toward Zhuang Xiaoye, and said in a deep voice.
Protect her!
"Yes!"
Zhuang Xiaoye dared not delay and immediately stepped forward to protect Shen Xingmian behind him, while anxiously calling out to Ming Jingxing.
"Senior, Aunt Wu'an is not a bad person. Please have mercy and don't hurt her!"
But Ming Jingxing did not respond. He simply gripped his sword and met Zhuang Wu'an, who was rushing towards him.
"Clang!" The two swords clashed together, producing a crisp sound like metal striking stone, sparks flying everywhere, and the surrounding air seemed to tremble.
Bai Yue stood a short distance away, her eyes fixed on the battle, not daring to relax for a moment.
As she watched, she suddenly frowned. Zhuang Wu'an's fighting style was exactly the same as the Gentleman's Sword Technique that Zhuang Xiaoye had used before! It was even more skillful and fierce than Zhuang Xiaoye's moves!
"Could she be using... the true Gentleman's Sword Technique?"
Bai Yue's heart stirred, and she immediately focused her attention, constantly comparing every move Zhuang Wu'an made with Zhuang Xiaoye's previous actions.
Zhuang Wu'an, unable to break through after a long period of attack, gradually showed signs of impatience on his face.
She let out a sharp cry, flipped her wrist, and used an extremely tricky move from the Gentleman's Sword Technique.
The sword shadows were like a net, aiming straight for Ming Jingxing's major acupoints, sealing off all his escape routes!
"So that's what caused the problem!"
Just as Zhuang Wu'an unleashed the full power of this move, the ancient sword of the "Gentleman's Sword Technique" that had been dormant in Bai Yue's mind suddenly shone with a warm and brilliant light!
Immediately afterwards, the swords corresponding to the five sword techniques he had previously comprehended also rose up at the same time. The six shining swords spun and merged rapidly in the air, eventually condensing into a new sword that was entirely white and hovered in front of Bai Yue.
At the same time, a new sword technique that incorporated the essence of six sword techniques flooded into her memory like a tide. Every move and every technique of exerting force was so clear that it seemed to be engraved in her mind.
"Congratulations, player! You have successfully mastered six sword techniques and completed the 'Six Swords United' quest!"
A cheerful electronic sound rang in Bai Yue's mind.
"Rewards: The duration of the Weakness state has been reduced by one month! As you completed the mission within one month, you receive an additional reward: a precious sword and a swordsmanship manual!"
"Not bad, little one, you finally showed some generosity!"
Bai Yue was overjoyed; that damned state of weakness was finally going to be shortened.
"By the way, we need to name the new sword and the new sword technique!"
The little one popped up a "smirking" emoji.
"Isn't that how it is in martial arts novels? Famous swords and sword techniques all have to have impressive names!"
Bai Yue pondered for a moment, then her eyes hardened.
"This sword is called the 'Sword for the People,' and the sword technique is called the 'Sword Technique for the People.' As the saying goes, the greatest heroes are those who serve their country and its people. Now that I have taken up this sword, I will speak out for the people and protect the peace of this region!"
"It's boring!"
Xiao 1 immediately displayed a "disappointed" emoji.
"I thought you'd come up with something down-to-earth like 'Dazhuang Sword' or 'Dog Egg Sword'! This sudden high-class name is something I'm not used to!"
Bai Yue was too lazy to bother with it and turned her attention back to the battle. At this time, the fight between Ming Jingxing and Zhuang Wu'an was nearing its end.
Ming Jingxing, with his extensive experience, patiently waited for the right opportunity and finally found a tiny flaw in Zhuang Wu'an's strength: his old strength had been exhausted and his new strength had not yet emerged.
His longsword moved like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, skillfully deflecting and parrying the vicious soft sword.
Immediately afterwards, Ming Jingxing pointed his other hand like a sword, and the sharp sword energy instantly pierced the air, stopping steadily in front of Zhuang Wu'an's throat. Just half an inch further in, and he could take her life!
Zhuang Wu'an froze, but his face showed little fear; instead, it revealed a strange calm.
She loosened her grip, and with a "clang," the soft sword fell to the ground, scattering a few sparks.
She ignored Ming Jingxing, who was restraining her, and instead looked past him, her gaze fixed on Bai Yue, who stood behind her deep in thought. A mocking smile appeared on her lips.
"Little girl, did you see clearly the Gentleman's Sword Technique I just used? Have you learned it?"
Upon hearing this, everyone except Bai Yue, who had already guessed it, was taken aback.
Zhuang Xiaoye's eyes widened in disbelief as he spoke.
"Aunt Wu'an, what do you mean by that? Were you just teaching the young master...?"
"No!"
Zhuang Wu'an interrupted him coldly, his tone full of disdain.
"I am determined to kill Shen Xingmian! But since my opponent is you, the 'Old Monster of Tianyi,' I can only use the Gentleman's Sword Technique, which is on par with the Tianyi Sword Technique!"
"Your martial arts skills are indeed quite good."
Ming Jingxing withdrew some of his sword energy and commented calmly.
"Unfortunately, they are still a step behind me."
"Heh, that's because you didn't spar with my brother Wuzheng!"
Zhuang Wu'an suddenly became excited, a fervent admiration flashing in his eyes.
"My brother's martial arts are the best in the world, no one can compare to him..."
Before she could finish speaking, Bai Yue suddenly interrupted her.
“Auntie, I have seen and learned your swordsmanship just now.”
"what?"
A fleeting look of surprise flashed across Zhuang Wu'an's eyes, as if he hadn't expected this little girl to have such comprehension. But it was quickly replaced by a deeper mockery, and he let out a hoarse, unpleasant laugh.
"Heh heh... You've learned it? So what if you have?"
Her laughter stopped abruptly, and she looked at Bai Yue with an almost pitying mockery.
It's as if she's looking through the white moon at the person who has long since passed away, the person she has been obsessed with all her life.
"This Gentleman's Sword Technique is fierce and domineering. While it is incredibly powerful when cultivated to a high level, it is also extremely easy to damage one's own meridians. It is a domineering skill that injures the user before it injures the enemy!"
The conversation shifted abruptly, her tone carrying an indescribable sense of感慨 and resentment, and her voice lowered slightly.
"My foolish brother, he discovered this flaw long ago! That's why he would rather give up the empty title of being the best in the world than pass on the true Gentleman's Sword Technique to Xiaohan and Xiaoye, just to prevent them from repeating the same mistake!"
Zhuang Wu'an stared intently at Bai Yue, his voice suddenly rising.
"Since he was willing to risk losing his unique skills to protect future generations, why are you still searching for him in such a desperate way?!"
"Why do you have to dig up what he desperately tried to bury?! Are you doing this for the sake of inheritance, or to satisfy your own selfish desires?!"