Urban Martial Saint

”You can’t say that!” The man said, ”Wu Tianchi’s strength is indeed powerful, but he has chosen a different path from others. His martial arts are extremely difficult to learn, and few have mastered them. Wu Xiuming, for instance, it’s unclear how he did it. However, his Heavenly Inquiry Three Styles do have weaknesses. Unless faced with an orthodox heir of Buddhist and Taoist magic deploying genuine ultimate techniques, no one of the same level can break his Heavenly Inquiry Three Styles!”

Wanyan Second Master understood that when the man spoke of orthodox heirs of Buddhist and Taoist magic, he meant someone like Shijia. Even the Bloody Monk isn’t considered an orthodox heir of Buddhist and Taoist magic because Shijia’s cultivation of the Vajra Indestructible Body is the authentic Buddhist sect practice. Though the martial arts of the Bloody Monk and others were taught by Shijia, he did not impart the most crucial martial arts of Buddhist and Taoist magic. Among the peak masters, only Heavenly Master Lin Xuan Yue could be considered an orthodox heir of Buddhist and Taoist magic.

Of course, Bloody Monk, Shen Tianjun, and others are considered orthodox now, because Bloody Monk learned Shijia’s entire Vajra Indestructible Body and Shen Tianjun acquired the Innate Nine Diagrams, thus touching on authentic ultimate techniques of the Taoist Sect.

Actually, if Ye Qing had handed the complete Immortal Demon Body Manuscript to Liu Mubai, Liu Mubai would also be considered a formal heir. However, Ye Qing hasn’t even deciphered the writing on the Immortal Demon Body, let alone taught it to Liu Mubai.

It means that the only ones capable of defeating Wu Xiuming now are Lin Xuan Yue, Bloody Monk, and Shen Tianjun; no one else can. Number Seven certainly can’t do it either.

Earlier, Wu Xiuming made several attempts and discovered the phenomenon where his Sword Marks could remain suspended in space, greatly startling and thrilling him. He began to circle around Number Seven, constantly leaving Sword Marks in space, gradually forming a net, trapping Number Seven inside. This was an invisible net; wherever Number Seven tried to escape, the outcome was the same, unable to break free. Wu Xiuming didn’t need to exert his strength from outside, making his attacks effortless, leaving this battle without any suspense.

Everyone on Ye Qing’s side was dumbfounded; they had no idea what was happening. They only saw Wu Xiuming circle around Number Seven, who seemed trapped in an invisible cage, unable to get out. This situation persisted for about ten minutes when Wanyan Second Master suddenly stood up and declared loudly, ”Vice Alliance Hierarch Wu’s Heavenly Inquiry Three Styles are indeed immensely powerful; we have lost this battle!”

Actually, from the moment Wu Xiuming stepped into the arena, he hadn’t engaged Number Seven directly. Everyone on Ye Qing’s side was still clueless about what had happened, yet Wanyan Second Master stood and conceded defeat, leaving them bewildered. What had occurred that Wu Xiuming defeated the opponent?

Since Wanyan Second Master surrendered, this battle didn’t need to continue. Wu Xiuming withdrew his sword and returned, delivering the first victory for Ye Qing’s side. Upon his return, everyone on Ye Qing’s side cheered, eyeing Wu Xiuming with immense respect.

Wu Xiuming himself was deeply excited and invigorated; he had prepared to die in this battle. Who could have imagined that he would not only win but do so splendidly, with Wanyan Second Master conceding defeat personally? The outcome of this battle was beyond his wildest dreams!

Ye Qing looked at Wu Xiuming, nodding firmly. Ye Qing did not know how Wu Xiuming had won, but with this victory, the morale on his side would surely boost.

Wu Xiuming also nodded at Ye Qing and then hurried to the back to find Shijia, exclaiming excitedly, ”Master Shijia, the three moves you taught me earlier, what techniques are they? The effect was wonderful; I... I actually won!”

”Nonsense, if you couldn’t win, why would I teach you anything?” Shijia replied.

Wu Xiuming paid no heed to Shijia’s foul language, asking, ”Master, what are those three moves exactly?”

”Those three moves are Wu Tianchi’s Heavenly Inquiry Three Styles!” Before Shijia could speak, Wuji interjected, ”This is Wu Tianchi’s unique skill, suited perfectly for you. I hope you’ll utilize these three techniques well and maintain their esteemed reputation!”

”Heavenly Inquiry Three Styles!” Wu Xiuming repeated these four words slowly, deeply shocked. Such techniques were beyond his imagination. Today, they were bestowed upon him. With these techniques, among the acme, who could match his strength?

”But why, after practicing the Heavenly Inquiry Three Styles, does my strength seem to decrease?” Wu Xiuming suddenly recalled and hastily asked.

”Your strength isn’t decreasing; it’s increasing,” Wuji explained. ”Wu Tianchi’s realm differs from ours. His top-level realm is actually stronger than our pinnacle realm strength. Previously, he merely opened your meridians throughout your body, making you seem acme to us. Yet, concerning Wu Tianchi’s martial arts, you only count as top-level. After learning the Heavenly Inquiry Three Styles, more internal space opens within you, making you feel your strength is lacking, thus perceiving a decrease in strength. In reality, this indicates your strength is enhancing!”

Wuji’s explanation left Wu Xiuming stunned for quite a while, murmuring, ”This... this is too miraculous?”

”Alright, now that you understand, hurry back to cultivate!” Shijia waved his hand, instructing, ”Also, tell your family to return quickly. Later, when it descends into chaos, it’s easier for you to flee alone. With so many burdens, how can you run?”

”Ah?” Wu Xiuming was startled, looking at Shijia, ”Is it going to become chaotic here later?”

Shijia replied, ”Don’t worry about all that; just do what I say. When everything goes haywire, seize the opportunity to escape, understood?”

Wu Xiuming didn’t understand what Shijia meant, but he trusted him deeply. Immediately, he turned around and ran, intending to inform his people. However, after taking only a few steps, Shijia called out to him again.

Shijia said, ”Have your Wu Family members run quickly, but don’t make a big commotion that will attract attention. Also, after they run, immediately leave Shenchuan City, understand? You’ve learned Wu Tianchi’s martial arts; you’ll definitely be targeted, so be careful yourself!”

Wu Xiuming originally wanted to inform the others, but upon hearing Shijia’s words, he swiftly erased the thought. He had one good trait: he was very obedient. Since Shijia instructed him on what to do, he wouldn’t defy it.

Returning home to the Wu Family, the clan members were all ecstatic. After all, on Ye Qing’s side, two renowned masters had been defeated one after another, severely lowering their morale. At this moment, when Wu Family’s head, Wu Xiuming, stepped up, not only did he defeat the opponent, he did so effortlessly. This battle naturally filled the Wu Family members with great pride. Although their status had risen considerably since Wu Xiuming became Vice Alliance Hierarch, compared to earlier achievements, nothing matched Wu Xiuming personally defeating Number Seven of the Wanyan Family. This battle would surely cement the Wu Family’s standing as a major family!

So, when they saw Wu Xiuming return, all the clan members immediately gathered around him with excitement, their admiration for Wu Xiuming reaching incredible heights.

Recalling Shijia’s words, Wu Xiuming dared not delay. He quietly instructed several elders in the family to lead everyone away from Shenchuan City immediately. He also didn’t allow anyone to ask why, since Shijia hadn’t explained it to him either.

Wu Xiuming had absolute control over the Wu Family, so when his people heard his words, they didn’t ask further questions. Seizing a moment when no one was watching, they quietly left Swallow Sea Valley, gathered the remaining family members, and hurriedly left Shenchuan City overnight, not lingering at all.

At this time, the fourth match had been underway for some time. It was a Supreme Elder from the Twelve Green Halls on stage, but it was clear that the elder was already at his limit, and defeat seemed inevitable.

Sure enough, before long, the Supreme Elder was sent flying by a single palm strike from the opponent, falling to the ground injured, marking a defeat in this match.

In the fifth match, Ye Qing’s side sent up the Bloody Monk to face Number Six.

All eyes were on the Bloody Monk, aware that he was now the undisputed top master. Everyone was eager to see if he could overturn the situation for Ye Qing’s side in this match!

Facing Number Six, the Bloody Monk unexpectedly closed his eyes slowly. He raised one hand, pointing remotely at Number Six, saying, ”Three moves!”

Number Six didn’t speak, while someone from the Wanyan Family laughed, ”What three moves? Three moves to defeat you, huh?”

”Closing your eyes like a blind man, thinking it’ll earn you sympathy if you lose?”

”Bald donkey, I’ve seen boastful ones but none as boastful as you. After this fight, let’s see if you’ll still brag!”

The crowd erupted with jeers, and Ye Qing’s people wouldn’t back down, quickly stepping in with rebuttals, inciting a war of words between both sides.

Amidst the shouting, the Bloody Monk had already made his move. He didn’t open his eyes but flung his blood-red kasaya, propelling himself into the air and aiming a palm strike at Number Six.

Just like the others before him, Number Six didn’t even bother to block but struck back at the Bloody Monk’s chest.

Neither the Bloody Monk nor Number Six defended against the other’s attack. Their strikes landed squarely on each other’s bodies.

The Bloody Monk took Number Six’s hit, merely exhaled lightly without any injury. Meanwhile, Number Six, struck by the Bloody Monk’s palm on the shoulder, had his entire shoulder sunk down and dislocated. The result of the first strike was already very clear.

The Wanyan Family immediately fell silent, none of them had anticipated the Bloody Monk’s strength to be so formidable. It seemed the outcome of this battle was already quite apparent!