Chapter 408: Chapter 235: Like a Clear Moon Fallen to Earth, No Longer One of the Heavens (Part 2)
Even his hands were encased in the iron armor, as if wearing a pair of iron gloves.
His hair was disheveled, hanging loosely behind his head, and his face looked somewhat darkened.
Judging by his complexion, he didn’t look like a living person.
Especially, a hint of purple tinged his eyelids, while his eyes reflected a faint blue light.
Those eyes were full of anger; the moment he steadied his form, he propelled himself forward, swiftly advancing towards the fleeing scholar.
With a single hand grasp, the air seemed to be scorched with bloody traces.
The fleeing scholar showed no fear, agilely leaping forward, and the two figures instantly engaged in a contest over the snowy ground.
"Is he Chu Huai Feng?"
Chu Qing was somewhat unsure.
Hua Jinnian also furrowed his brows:
"Too young?"
Chu Huai Feng was supposedly defeated atop Golden Sun Mountain a decade ago, but judging by this person’s current age, ten years ago, he would have been only around ten years old, right?
"Or perhaps..."
Wenrou softly said:
"He doesn’t age?"
"It’s possible!"
Hua Jinnian nodded repeatedly:
"The martial arts practiced by Cold Corpse Chu Huai Feng have always been a mystery in the Martial World.
"What if those martial arts allow someone to remain eternally youthful, never aging?"
Chu Qing found it difficult to refute these words...
After all, Mingyu Skill had similar effects.
Although it couldn’t grant eternal life, it could at least stop the aging process.
Cold Corpse Chu Huai Feng’s martial arts were even more bizarre; if they truly possessed such effects, it would make sense for him to maintain his current appearance.
Thinking of this, Chu Qing glanced at Hua Jinnian:
"Aren’t you going to intervene?"
"That is the fleeing scholar over there."
Hua Jinnian scratched his head:
"We martial world lowly fighters know our limits well. When you experts are battling, we must watch from afar... Getting involved might lead to accidental harm by you or hinder your efforts, which would be unfavorable for both sides."
What a self-aware martial world lowly fighter!
Since when did Hua Jinnian devise such a clear self-assessment?
But truth be told, his Inconsistent Swordsmanship isn’t weak at all; the Golden Hook Xu Family just happens to counter it. Others might not easily force him to flee in panic.
However, Chu Qing thought about it and felt it necessary to remind him:
"The fleeing scholar is not his match..."
It’s undeniable that the martial arts of the Three Leisure Immortals are exceptionally high.
Although the fleeing scholar has a notable reputation, his battle records have been average... But last time at the Seven Plum Manor, he faced Young Master Mei, who held countless years of cultivation.
His defeat in a single move was understandable.
But now, observing his execution, each move truly lives up to the name of the Three Leisure Immortals.
Unfortunately, his opponent was even more skilled.
Skillful as he may be, Chu Huai Feng fought without fearing death, while the fleeing scholar still considered formality, progressing with rhythm and direction.
Yet Chu Huai Feng was entirely direct in his attacks.
Presenting flaws, luring the enemy into a trap, attacking the east while signaling the west, real and illusionary changes... Chu Huai Feng paid no heed to these tactics in the exchange.
He was solely focused on demonstrating what he had learned, fighting fiercely.
The fists and feet of the fleeing scholar repeatedly struck Chu Huai Feng, yet each time proved ineffectual.
Rumor had it that Chu Huai Feng was invulnerable.
The truth of this rumor was uncertain, but the iron armor he wore on his body indeed did justice to the phrase "invulnerable."
No matter how powerful the technique, when it landed on the armor, it was neutralized completely.
Consequently, he couldn’t break through after prolonged attacks, and the fleeing scholar gradually fell behind, with blood even dripping from the corner of his mouth.
Another sudden change of technique resulted in the two figures colliding violently, forearms braced against each other, releasing gusts of wind between them.
A loud shout from Zhang Chi was heard:
"Watch the blade!!"
He realized as well that the fleeing scholar alone could not defeat his opponent.
Fortunately, when facing such a demon, there was no need to adhere to any martial world rules. His blade flashed three times, his figure appearing and disappearing repeatedly, finally slashing decisively towards Chu Huai Feng’s neck.
Chu Huai Feng was competing in Inner Strength with the fleeing scholar. Seeing this, he suddenly moved his body and swapped positions with the fleeing scholar.
With his free hand, he effortlessly blocked Zhang Chi’s blade.
Right after, he heard the sound of a spear slicing through the wind and snow. An Iron Spear grazed Chu Huai Feng’s cheek as it flew past.
But before Liao Jun could do anything else, Chu Huai Feng swung his hand and flung Zhang Chi over.
The two figures immediately tumbled together.
At the same time, the Tie brothers returned with vengeance.
Tie Er swung his iron mace around and smashed it fiercely towards Chu Huai Feng.
Chu Huai Feng used the same trick again. He reached out and caught the iron mace in his hand, aiming to smash it toward the fleeing scholar’s head.
A large hammer then descended from the sky, smashing ferociously onto the iron mace.
Chu Huai Feng’s body suddenly tilted as he stood in a bow stance, one hand blocking the fleeing scholar while holding the iron mace. Beside the mace was a burly man, aiming to press Chu Huai Feng’s hand down with a large iron hammer.
The tremendous force would have likely smashed someone else into the ground.
But Chu Huai Feng only tilted slightly, resisting the immense force.
The Iron-hammer wielder was startled. This time, instead of aiming at the iron mace, he swung at Chu Huai Feng’s head.
Chu Huai Feng turned his hand, pushing the iron mace to clash against the big iron hammer.
The fierce clash created a massive shockwave. The big Iron Hammer wielder’s head buzzed instantly as he was sent flying, rolling a few times upon landing, then stood up with his hands trembling, his palms torn.
The chain in Tie Er’s hand snapped under the impact, and his body flew backward towards Chu Qing’s group.
Chu Qing caught him by pressing against his back.
Tie Er turned his head for a look, deeply surprised:
"Young Master, why have you come? It’s dangerous here, you should leave quickly!"
Chu Qing chuckled silently; this man and his brother were so focused on charging forward they didn’t realize he was following behind.
Hua Jinnian seemed to have heard something astonishing, questioning if these simple-minded giants intended to leave no path of retreat for them?
Facing someone like Chu Huai Feng, with the Third Young Master here to steady the ship, they have support no matter what happens.
If he left, today most of the people would be doomed.
But in this delay, Zhou Rui and the Snow Goose sisters also joined the fray... only, Zhou Rui wasn’t very skilled in combat, and the Snow Goose sisters could distract but weren’t particularly strong in battle.
In the blink of an eye, this group was scattered, each sent flying away.
At this point, Chu Huai Feng looked up at the fleeing scholar and abruptly struck with his palm.
The fleeing scholar responded with a palm strike of his own, resulting in an explosive sound.
Snow blasted into the sky like a white curtain. The fleeing scholar staggered back, spitting out a mouthful of blood, looking up, his eyes full of somberness:
"It’s poisoned..."
Chu Qing’s heart skipped a beat, realizing that Cold Corpse Chu Huai Feng’s Inner Strength contained venom?
Having watched enough of the chaos to understand Chu Huai Feng better.
Chu Qing decided not to watch anymore and was about to step forward when he suddenly froze.
Looking up, he saw an unexpected full moon in the once-pitch-black night.
"A bright moon rising over the sea? Moonlight as a Sword?"
Chu Qing murmured in disbelief, almost not trusting his eyes.
Isn’t this the [Xiaoyue Cold Sword Technique]’s [Moonlight as a Sword]?
But compared to what was seen in Celestial Dance City, the current sword technique was even more magnificent and vigorous!
In the next moment, the vast moonlight poured down, the surging Sword Intent like a galaxy descended, unmatched in force, enveloping Chu Huai Feng in an instant.
Cling, cling, cling, cling, cling, cling, cling, cling!!!
The rapid, crisp sword chimes resounded everywhere.
Chu Huai Feng initially wanted to pursue and kill the fleeing scholar, aiming to eliminate this formidable enemy first. Yet, the sword’s edge came from the heavens unexpectedly.
He swung his hands, dispersing the Sword Qi around him.
"It’s her!"
Hua Jinnian’s eyes brightened.
Chu Qing’s brows raised:
"Who?"
"Of course, it’s the young lady in red!"
As Hua Jinnian spoke, they saw a glowing moon shadow descending from the air, vaguely revealing a red-clad figure within the moon’s shadow.
Graceful as the moon descending to earth, no longer to dwell in the heavens.
Chu Huai Feng, having just dealt with the [Moonlight as a Sword], looked up to find the brilliance already before him.
Five fingers formed into a claw, confronting from afar!
Buzz!!!
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