Chapter 98 Knife Although Jian Jiuhuang had his objections in his heart, he finally sighed and changed his words: "In terms of talent, our leader has many talented people under his command, but this young hero's swordsmanship is not inferior to them at all, which is really rare!" Hearing this, Xu Fengnian raised a playful smile and said, "In your opinion, does he have the ability to shake the position of the gang leader? Perhaps, the situation in Daqing will be more turbulent." Jian Jiuhuang shook his head, his tone was a little solemn: "Kill? I'm afraid he can't protect himself. In this world, it's not that easy." Just as the two were talking in low voices, the martial arts people on the first floor drew their swords one after another, and their eyes all fell on Nangong Pushe, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense. "Humph, a mere junior dares to challenge the gang leader. You really don't know your place!" "Get past me first, kid!" "Don't ruin our fun of listening to the discussion. You're courting death!" One of them even introduced himself in a loud voice: "I am Northwest Cloud, and I have come to learn from you!" As if they had found a common enemy, everyone agreed, intending to show their loyalty and strength in front of Li Chengze. After all, the two generals Fengyun were already so powerful, and as their leader, Xiongba, his strength was naturally even more unfathomable. It was human nature to cling to the strong. Faced with this sudden siege, Nangong Pushe appeared unusually calm. Her hands held the hilts firmly. The two famous swords, Xiudong and Chunlei, were at her side, as if they were her most solid companions, accompanying her through countless days and nights.
She knew that her cultivation had reached a bottleneck. If she wanted to go further, she would either need to meet a famous teacher to guide her, or learn from the strengths of many schools and create her own sword technique. Although this path was difficult, once she succeeded, its power would be immeasurable. At this moment, there was no fear in Nangong Pushe's eyes, only the desire for battle and the persistence in martial arts. She stood there quietly, waiting for the upcoming challenge, as if all this was within her expectations. Nangong Pushe, who became famous in a battle amidst the ever-changing situation, was not satisfied with the glory of victory, because the martial arts and skills of the two men did not bring her any inspiration - they were not strong enough. So, she set her sights on a higher goal - the leader of the Tianxiahui, a trial field that would determine whether she could break through herself or fall here. Wandering on the edge of life and death, she resolutely chose the latter as an opportunity for a breakthrough. This ultimate pursuit of martial arts made her fearless of death, and even eager to shine the most dazzling light at the limit. Witnessing the unquestionable determination in Nangong Pushe's eyes, Li Chengze smiled slightly and said challengingly: "Teach me? Of course, I would be happy to personally learn the girl's double-sword skills." Before he finished speaking, he deliberately addressed her as "girl", which instantly caused an uproar around them. Even the chicken leg in Xu Fengnian's hand accidentally slipped, and he was so startled that he almost stuck his head out from the second floor. Jian Jiuhuang was also slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "The leader has good eyesight, I, Old Huang, almost made a mistake." Nangong Pushe's identity was exposed, and although he was a little upset, he quickly regained his composure and said lightly, "Then, let's do it on this stage." Li Chengze pointed to the roof and suggested, "Let's fight quickly on the stage." The two of them flashed to the top of the building, leaving behind a group of people from the underworld following closely behind them, but they were in trouble because of the height of the No. 1 building. The space was limited, so many people had to use Qinggong to jump onto the surrounding roofs, but they still felt the distance was far, and could only barely climb to the edge of the stage, feeling both excited and nervous, eager to witness this peak showdown with their own eyes and see the true appearance and strength of the gang leader. “To discuss the Tao, one must have the wisdom to understand the Tao and have strength as the foundation. Otherwise, empty talk will be useless and a waste of time.” Although everyone was respectful on the surface, they couldn’t help but have doubts in their hearts. Now is the time to verify the truth. "Godfather, that woman's two swords are so sharp that Feng'er feels he can't match her. You must be careful!" There was a hint of worry in Nie Feng's words. "Feng'er, you worry too much. She is indeed extraordinary, but compared with me, your godfather, she is still immature. If she doesn't take the initiative with her dual swords, she will have little chance of winning." Li Chengze gently stroked the top of Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun's head, speaking earnestly. He went on to say: "The martial arts she practices are unique and contain great truths. You two should observe carefully and you will definitely gain something." "When you two grow up, you will be able to surpass her." After saying this, Li Chengze took a light step and stepped onto the ring alone. He was humble, but he could not hide his strong demeanor. He made a gesture of invitation. Nangong Pushe saw this and felt a little moved. The other party was so arrogant that he let her attack first? This confidence made her feel surprised and respectful, but more of a fighting spirit. "In that case, I'm sorry to offend you!" Before she finished speaking, she moved. Two rays of light, one black and one white, streaked across the sky like lightning. Nangong Pushe turned into a gust of wind and rushed straight towards Li Chengze. When the sword was swung, time seemed to be stretched by an invisible hand, and the air was filled with a strong sense of tension. Nangong Pushe's figure instantly turned into nine white phantoms, and the sword light followed him like a shadow, interweaving into an impenetrable net. In the audience, everyone was amazed. "This speed is incredible!" “I couldn’t catch her movements at all, as if everything was just an illusion.” "This kind of swordsmanship is truly shocking!" Nangong Pushe's attack was like a tide, but Li Chengze remained calm, waiting for the situation to change. A contest between martial arts and wisdom was quietly unfolding.
Xu Fengnian was amazed. The scene before him made him feel as if he was in a fairyland. "Old Huang, do you think she is a fairy that walked out of a painting?" he asked half-jokingly. Jian Jiuhuang shook his head and said with a smile: "The fairy doesn't play with swords, that would be too depressing. As for her sword skills, if I go all out, I might be able to take on forty-seven or eighteen of her moves, but it all depends on who strikes first." Hearing this, Xu Fengnian became even more confused: "Why is it 'maybe'? Is her swordsmanship so unpredictable?" Jian Jiuhuang explained: "Because her sword intent contains the charm of the Great Dao. Although it is not yet complete, the potential is already amazing enough. If her sword intent is complete, I am afraid I can only admit defeat." Xu Fengnian was shocked and couldn't help asking, "How does it compare to Wang Xianzhi?" Jian Jiuhuang sighed, his eyes deep: "If Wang Xianzhi could live ten years later, he would probably think twice before facing her and would not dare to attack her easily. Her 'Nine Stops' sword technique has already begun to show its edge." At this moment, on the ring, Li Chengze was facing Nangong Pushe's fierce attack, and time seemed to slow down at this moment. He was secretly amazed at the mystery of the swordsmanship, but he also found its shortcomings - Nangong Pushe's "Nine Stops" had not yet reached perfection. Li Chengze's figure appeared and disappeared like a ghost, and he used the magic tricks to perfection. At the moment when Nangong Pushe's swordsmanship was stagnant, he made a decisive move, swung the sword, and the sword energy turned into a substantial sword light, instantly shattering Nangong Pushe's bamboo hat. A flash of surprise flashed across Nangong Pushe's eyes, but was soon replaced by a deeper understanding. Although she seemed to have lost, at that moment, she seemed to have captured some mystery in Li Chengze's sword intent, a realm she had never experienced before. "Defeated?" She asked herself in her heart, but she seemed to understand something, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. She knew that this battle was far from the end for her, but a new beginning. (End of this chapter)