Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 373 The Formless Emperor, a Treacherous Assassination, A Rushing Downfall

The setting sun shines on the great banner, horses neigh and the wind whistles.

Li Zhaoting achieved oneness with heaven and earth, drawing upon the primordial energy of heaven and earth to amplify his sword energy. He incorporated the battlefield's blood energy, killing intent, malevolent energy, and ferocity into the sword's radiance, turning the area within several feet in a blood-red hue.

The combined attack of the two swords was originally meant to cause the world to lose its color, making people feel that the world had turned into a traditional Chinese ink painting. Now, this move has become murderous, giving people a sense of time and space displacement as if the sun and moon were alternating, and it feels as if a blood moon has risen in the sky, with the moonlight manifesting as sword light.

The area within a radius of fifteen zhang was squeezed by the two people.

Half of it is extremely masculine and strong, shining with golden light.

Half of it exuded a chilling murderous aura, like a pool of blood.

The blades of the purple and green swords seemed to have vanished, leaving only a fleeting glint of cold light. The extremely refined sword intent isolated a small world, and blood and qi gushed out.

The autumn air is crisp and clear, but the grass and trees are withered and yellow.

Leaves fall and everything withers.

Using the desert winds as weapons.

The frost and snow of the north are the sharpness of a sword.

Amidst fierce maneuvering and bloodshed, the heavens were stained with blood.

Li Zhaoting had fought countless battles, slaying demons and monsters, accumulating an incredibly powerful and domineering aura of bloodlust. Wanyan Jue, though twenty years older, might not have had such experience.

The two figures collided with a loud crash.

The two swords and heavy punches clashed hundreds of times in an instant.

The blades of grass were stained red by the crimson sword light, swept into the air by the strong wind, and torn to shreds by the fist wind, as if a rain of blood was falling from the sky, both tragic and stunning.

The Purple Star Sword is extremely complex and versatile, while the Azure Rope Sword is straightforward, fierce, and deadly, with lightning flashes and swirling light, cutting through the ground with cracks, as if a hundred-foot-tall demon king were swinging his claws.

The purple and green swords transformed into two blood dragons, swirling and flying around Wanyan Jue. Wanyan Jue slumped off his horse, remaining as immovable as a mountain, his fists like cannons, launching a relentless attack.

Neither of them showed any hesitation or held back; they went all out from the start, meeting head-on without any fancy moves.

The fierce and sharp internal energy scattered and shot out, blasting more than a dozen centipede-like cracks into the ground beneath his feet, which struggled to spread forward, extending for a full eight or nine zhang.

Those with weaker martial arts skills simply cannot stand still.

Cheng Huaixiu was there to support Li Zhaoting.

Wang Shenglan originally wanted to lead his troops to charge, but Yelü Nierugu was prepared and had the Eleven Wings and Nine Guards join forces to block Wang Shenglan. Many experts rushed forward, and with the support of the retainers that Yelü Nierugu had recruited at great expense, the Overlord Spear, though powerful, could not break through in a short time.

Yang Yanzhao was prepared and waved his command flag.

The troops on both flanks charged simultaneously.

Di Qing put on a mask, transforming into the Iron-Faced Dragon King and the Masked General, and wielded his sword to slaughter Liao soldiers one by one.

Yang Zongbao held a bright silver spear, his thrusts as graceful as plum blossoms, as vibrant as snowflakes, scattering jade dust in the wind, and staining pear blossoms with blood.

In terms of bravery, belligerence, and killing intent, the Song army was indeed inferior to the Khitan army, but the Song army had the advantage in equipment and was in no way inferior in offensive combat.

To prevent anyone from playing dirty tricks, Lan Fenghuang and Feng Suzhen guarded Yang Liulang and Li Nanxing closely. Anyone who came even half a step closer, even if they were Yang Liulang's personal guards, would be killed without mercy. Those who disobeyed the order would be dealt with according to military law.

Yelü Nierugu was also protected by skilled guards.

In theory, a battle of this magnitude would be difficult to determine a winner in a short period of time. However, both sides were determined to make the first battle the decisive one, so they committed all their troops to a head-on confrontation, determined to decide the outcome in one battle.

A swift and decisive victory would benefit both sides.

If the delay goes on too long, the Liao general guarding the northern lands will be unable to stop the Manchu cavalry, which will be troublesome. Not to mention the corrupt scholars in the court who say that the cost of sending tribute is less than the cost of training troops and have always opposed sending troops.

If they can't finish this quickly and get bogged down in a tug-of-war with Yelü Nierugu, who knows what might happen! Even Li Nanxing was getting anxious.

"boom!"

Li Zhaoting and Wanyan Jue each took two steps back. They had exchanged countless blows, perhaps one or a thousand, and had lost all memory of it.

All I remember are the heavy punches like molten lava, the blood-red sword light that could split rivers and seas, and the fierce clashes between fist and sword light time and time again, with no one daring to approach within ten feet.

Wanyan Jue sneered: "Li Zhaoting, the Heaven and Earth Overlord Fist has ten moves. You only took two moves and you're already so exhausted you're about to die. How many more punches can you take?"

Li Zhaoting retorted, "Wanyan Jue, my Eight Swords Flying Together has nine moves in total. You only took one move, and most of your armor is already shattered. You should worry about yourself!"

"You are a talented person, I don't want to kill you! As long as you acknowledge me as your godfather, I will not only spare your life, but also teach you the Heaven and Earth Overlord Fist and make you the Crown Prince of the Great Jin Kingdom!"

"The Jin Dynasty has long been destroyed, so what crown prince is this! What kind of bullshit national guardian god is this? Where is the Jin Dynasty? Which country are you guarding? Are you perhaps guarding the Liao Dynasty?"

"Li Zhaoting, I have tried to persuade you with kind words, but you are stubborn and unyielding. You are destined to die here today!"

"Enough with the nonsense, let's get started!"

"You brat, take this punch!"

Wanyan Jue unleashed his true energy, his fist wind stirring up waves like a raging sea, a turbulent tide with towering turbid waves.

Heaven and Earth Overlord Fist - Raging Tsunami!
Li Zhaoting crossed his two swords, repeating the cycle endlessly, the Yin-Yang Tai Chi symbolizing boundless energy. The Ziwei Sword flowed like water, while the Qingsuo Sword resembled emerald bamboo. The two swords combined, embodying the interplay of Yin and Yang, strength and gentleness.

The two men reacted to each other's moves without prior agreement. Wanyan Jue unleashed a flurry of punches, delivering hundreds of heavy blows in an instant. Li Zhaoting combined his two swords, using Tai Chi sword techniques to counter the attacks. Visible rings of energy condensed on the sword blades, and as the sword energy struck Wanyan Jue, they were sometimes as heavy as mountains and sometimes as light as feathers. The sword techniques were ever-changing and unpredictable.

The waves surged forward again and again, submerging the verdant mountains and bamboo groves. Li Zhaoting, standing on a bamboo-leaf boat, rose and fell with the surging force of his fists, drifting with the current.

With martial arts skills at Li Zhaoting's level, he could already control his internal energy with exquisite precision. However, when he clashed head-on with Wanyan Jue, the energy was too explosive, and he couldn't control his sword light and sword energy in time, so he could only keep expanding the battlefield.

No one would have imagined that a gap of hundreds of feet in diameter would remain in the heart of a battlefield with tens of thousands of people, where the two sides fought like madmen, hidden in the force of their fists and the light of their swords.

"boom!"

Li Zhaoting's hair ornament was torn to shreds by the force of the punch.

"laugh!"

Wanyan Jue's helmet was shattered by the sword's edge.

The two sometimes wielded the boundless ocean, capable of destroying heaven and earth, and other times they subdued the waves, letting the winds blow from all directions.

Whether exchanging blows or exchanging attacks, neither could gain the upper hand. Wanyan, who had boasted before the decisive battle, felt somewhat ashamed and took the initiative to change his tactics, exchanging blows with both fists, creating tangible sound waves that blasted into Li Zhaoting's eardrums.

Heaven and Earth Overlord Fist - Shaking the Mortal World!
Li Zhaoting remained unmoved as the two swords clashed, producing a crisp sound. The Buddha's light shone brightly, and the sound of Buddhist chants resounded. The formless sound energy transformed into a long sword, blooming like the morning bell and evening drum.

Tathagata's Divine Light - Buddha Asks the Monastery!

Using sound waves to counter sound waves.

Li Zhaoting's throat trembled, and he made a mudra. The Buddha's light transformed into a lion, which opened its blood-red maw.

Vajra Zen Lion's Roar!

Sound waves are inherently formless and intangible, but the two people's internal energy was too powerful, causing the air to vibrate and ripple in a transparent way, spreading in all directions. Wherever the ripples passed, bricks, stones, grass and trees shattered, and the earth within a radius of ten feet turned upside down.

Wanyan Jue possessed profound skill, pushing the limits of human potential.

Li Zhaoting embodies the unity of heaven and man, and the cycle of yin and yang.

The rolling sound waves collided countless times, the formless sonic energy and fist wind cleared the air several feet high. The greatest sound is silent, the greatest form is formless, only the visible shattering remained.

Even powerful figures like Wang Shenglan and Cheng Huaixiu dared not approach the battlefield rashly. Cheng Huaixiu gritted his teeth and ordered Wang Shenglan to lead the troops to charge, first eliminating the Nine Guards and Eleven Wings, cutting off these lackeys, before besieging Wanyan Jue.

On the battlefield, Lao Jiu was quite obedient and was temporarily ridden by Cheng Huaixiu, while Wang Shenglan rode Yueya'er. Cheng Huaixiu was just there to make up the numbers. In reality, Wang Shenglan took turns riding the two fine horses, so the horses could rest while the rider did not.

Crescent Moon is "Red Hare," which has an advantage in charging into battle. Wang Shenglan's blood and energy surged, overflowing from her pores. The three flowers gathered at the top of her head, like beacon fires and smoke. The Overlord Spear slashed down furiously, as if a thunderclap had struck.

Overlord Spear Technique: Break the Dots and Sink the Boats!

"boom!"

The fifth of the nine guards, the fifth Ge Dong, was shattered into a bloody mist along with his horse. "Moonlight Wolf" Ha Sha swung his knife at Wang Shenglan's abdomen, but Cheng Huaixiu blocked it with his sword. Wang Shenglan countered with a spear thrust, and Ha Sha hurriedly retreated more than ten steps.

Just as Wang Shenglan was about to give chase, an ordinary-looking soldier's eyes lit up with a sharp light, confusing him.

Cheng Huaixiu snorted coldly, and his Clear Sword Heart transformed into sword energy in the spiritual realm, piercing towards the man's Yang Spirit.

With a cry of "Ah!", the soldier's eyes streamed with bloody tears as he collapsed with a scream. The old man stepped over the soldier's body, crushing seventeen or eighteen bones.

Bone spurs pierce the internal organs, and there is no way to save them.

This person is named "Madman," the last of the eleven wings, skilled in mental illusions, but with extremely poor martial arts foundation.

They had planned to take advantage of the chaos to launch a sneak attack and kill Wang Shenglan, but Cheng Huaixiu's shout caused the fanatical evil magic to suffer the consequences. Unfortunately, Lulu Rudao and Naba launched their charge and could not stop.

Wang Shenglan swung his spear in a sweeping motion. The Overlord Spear Technique – Sweeping Across a Thousand Armies!

In a head-on clash, the Overlord Spear was invincible.

This is a feeling completely different from the martial arts world.

Wang Shenglan felt her blood boiling, every cell burning, her qi and blood scalding like molten lava, as if about to erupt. The bottleneck that had troubled her for months, preventing her from making progress, shattered as she sensed the atmosphere of the battlefield, allowing her to achieve a breakthrough.

"Anyone who stands in my way will die!"

Wang Shenglan, as one with his horse, wielded his spear like the wind, unleashing his immense strength, capable of uprooting mountains, without reservation. Although Eleven Wings and Nine Guards were brave and fierce, they could only offer their necks to be slaughtered when facing the Overlord who had just completed his breakthrough and whose blood was boiling.

Naba's copper skin and iron bones were shattered by the Overlord Spear, and the spearhead pierced his chest and abdomen, causing his body to shatter into a bloody mist.

Lulu was struck in the head by the Overlord Spear, and his head shattered like a rotten watermelon with a crack.

The "Three-Headed Serpent" was blasted several feet away by a single spear thrust, and Cheng Huaixiu seized the opportunity to strike and cut off his head.

Faced with the combined attack of the two, "Wolf Under the Moon" charged left and right but could not break through, and was torn to pieces by the spear.

Ah Jian ambushed from the shadows, but Cheng Huaixiu found his hiding place. Cheng Huaixiu pointed out the location, and the Song army, who were prepared, unleashed a barrage of crossbow bolts, turning Ah Jian into a pincushion.

"Fish Princess" wanted to surrender, but this was a dangerous battlefield where there was no room for surrender. Thousands of soldiers trampled over her and could no longer find Fish Princess.

The Eleventh Wing and the Nine-Body Army were completely wiped out.

The Liao Kingdom's expert was chased and beaten by Wang Shenglan.

Despite having three thousand armored soldiers, their formation was torn apart and gradually revealed its weaknesses when faced with the powerful female overlord who could move mountains and lift cauldrons, and the indestructible Overlord Spear.

The same applies to the left and right wings.

Di Qing was the bravest in the army and his momentum was unstoppable.

Yang Zongbao led his elite soldiers, wielding their spears to tear through the enemy's formation and continuously infiltrating from within.

Do it all at once, second time tired, third time exhausted.

The Liao soldiers were exhausted after a long battle. Although they had rested for two days and were excited by the divine mandate, they could unleash a fierce and powerful force in a short time. However, they had to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop. Once they got into a protracted battle, their morale would drop rapidly.

Yelü Nierugu looked down on Li Nanxing, thinking that the Song army would collapse at the first sign of trouble. At that time, he would be the great hero who defeated the despicable Song people who took advantage of the chaos, and the true emperor of Liao. He would not only be able to consolidate his power, but also use this as an excuse to go south and massacre and plunder on the border.

Unexpectedly, the "weak and incompetent" Song army not only did not collapse at the first contact, but also, under the leadership of several fierce generals, broke through the Khitan formation. As the situation took a sharp turn for the worse, the morale of the Liao soldiers plummeted.

Seeing the increasingly unfavorable situation, a cold glint flashed in Yelü Nierugu's eyes. He gave an order, and the beat of the war drums changed slightly, reaching the Song camp.

……

Yang Yanzhao and Li Nanxing were completely focused on directing their troops into battle, and had no time to think about anything else.

Li Nanxing was not worried about safety at all.

Even if martial arts figures are bribed by the Green Dragon Society, the Manchu Qing Dynasty, or Yelü Nierugu, the daughter-in-law certainly won't.

The two daughters-in-law need to compete for credit in this matter.

If Li Nanxing were to be wounded by Liao assassins, how could Feng Suzhen possibly win over the people? Feng Suzhen held the famous zither "Nine Heavens Jade Pendant" in her left hand and the precious sword "Zhanlu" in her right.

Blue Phoenix's right hand held the Nine-Dragon Demon-Slaying Palm, her left hand held the Golden Silkworm Gu, and her sleeve concealed a peacock feather.

The battlefield was dangerous, and everyone was completely focused. They lost track of time, only knowing that the guards were beginning to change shifts.

Just then, a bodyguard sneaked up to Yang Yanzhao. Everyone recognized him; he was an old man who had been with the Yang family for over thirty years and could not be bribed. He had just taken half a step forward when Feng Suzhen blocked him with her sword.

"laugh!"

A scratch appeared on the ground.

"Military law is as firm as a mountain; those who cross the line will die!"

"Madam Feng, I just wanted to..."

Before she finished speaking, Blue Phoenix released the Golden Silkworm Gu. With a whistle, the Golden Silkworm Gu heard the command and used its venomous fangs to tear at the skin, and the toxins quickly invaded the internal organs.

"Ah~~"

The guard screamed and rolled on the ground. Just when everyone thought Lan Fenghuang had gone too far, they suddenly realized that his whole body was charred black, but his face remained unchanged.

Blue Phoenix whistled.

The Golden Silkworm Gu bit the soldier's face seven or eight times, breaking through the human skin mask and revealing its true form.

This person is named "Sekong," one of the Eleven Wings. He is skilled in disguise and is lurking beside Yang Liulang. After receiving orders, he is responsible for providing cover for the assassin.

Just as "Sekong" was bitten to death by the Golden Silkworm Gu, a violent sound erupted around them. One of Yang Yanzhao's lieutenants threw a punch at Li Nanxing. His power was surging and overwhelming. As he made the move, his eyes, ears, nose and mouth gradually disappeared, turning him into a faceless monster that could change its face at will.

The Formless Emperor!
Yelü Nierugu's ultimate trump card.

Even at the start of the war, Yelü Nierugu guessed that the Song Dynasty would take advantage of his misfortune, and that the commander-in-chief was most likely Yang Liulang, so he had two assassins laid in ambush in advance.

The King of No Form went mad while practicing the King of No Form Divine Skill, causing his facial features to disappear and leaving him without a face. However, he also came to understand the true meaning of colorless and formless transformation of all things, and could change his appearance at will, even becoming an unparalleled beauty.

In order to carry out the assassination, Wuxianghuang memorized the deputy general's information by heart, then killed the deputy general, disguised himself as the deputy general, and infiltrated Yang Liulang's side.

Why not act sooner?
Because Yelü Nierugu's goal was not to kill Yang Liulang with assassins, but to kill him on the battlefield and use the victory over the Song army as a medal for the emperor.

The Emperor of No Form's attack was undeniably fast, but no matter how fast it was, it could never outpace a divine thought.

Feng Suzhen plucked the strings of her zither, stirring up her inner demons. Wuxiang Huang was a moment too slow to act. Feng Suzhen swayed and stood behind Li Nanxing. Her Nine Heavens Jade Pendant floated in mid-air, and she swung her sword with her right hand, using the sword light to play the Demon-Subduing Zither.

This move isn't just a random combination; it's Feng Suzhen's trump card. In the original story, she used it to defeat the leader of the Yuxian Gang in the final battle.

This battle proved that Feng Suzhen was truly the number one expert in the world; no one, including Yi Jian Piao Hong and the leader of the Yu Xian Gang, could defeat her.

The sword's edge vibrated the strings of the zither, and sound waves reverberated outwards.

Driven by greed for wealth and glory, the King of No Form brought his wife, children, and elderly relatives to attack. The Ghost Granny, wielding willow-leaf double swords, and the Black and White Impermanence, wielding white bone double crutches, led their experts to charge forward. However, they had only taken a few steps closer when the Demon-Subduing Zither aroused their inner demons, causing them to go into a state of demonic possession and their bodies to explode.

"Without color or form, yet manifesting in myriad forms!"

Emperor Wuxiang fell from his horse, his back bent, and fought desperately.

The Demon-Subduing Qin music bombarded the Wuxiang Emperor continuously, preventing him from moving an inch. Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, the Golden Silkworm Gu crawled over and bit his instep.

"what!"

Emperor Wuxiang screamed in agony, spitting out blood.

Feng Suzhen swung her sword and slashed, the demon-subduing sound waves transforming into sword beams that pierced the sky and descended. The sword light crisscrossed and slashed, creating a dazzling display of light and shadow. When the light dissipated, Wuxiang Huang stood in the distance in a horse stance, no longer possessing any of his fierce aura.

"laugh!"

A line of blood burst from the face of the Faceless Emperor, followed by more lines of blood. A cold wind blew, and the Faceless Emperor's body scattered on the ground like broken building blocks.

Feng Suzhen did not put away the Nine Heavens Jade Pendant, but continued to play the zither, using the demon-subduing music to provoke her inner demons.

The Demon-Subduing Harp is an extremely overpowered ultimate skill.

It can provide a boost to one's own side and eliminate fatigue.

It can weaken the enemy and shake their spirit.

With the example of the Emperor Wuxiang, the assassins lurking in the shadows were terrified. The music of the zither stirred their anxieties, causing them to quickly reveal their weaknesses and be bound by the guards.

Feng Suzhen said sternly, "Heroes, whether for chivalry or for honor, since you have come to the Song-Liao battlefield, you must see things through to the end. Whether you have taken money from the other side or had any favors, now all of that is severed. You don't need to repay the money you took, and you have already repaid the favors. Don't force me to start a massacre!"

Among the experts present, some were indeed hiding something sinister.

Hearing Feng Suzhen's words, how could they dare to make a move?
Li Nanxing seemed oblivious to the screams and cries of battle, focusing intently on commanding the situation, which was becoming increasingly clear.

"boom!"

Wang Shenglan broke through the armored army's defenses, and Yelü Nierugu's central command tent came into view.

Wang Shenglan charged toward Yelü Nierugu with overwhelming momentum, while Di Qing and Yang Zongbao broke through the two flanks, forming a three-pronged attack.

The army was defeated like a mountain!
If Yelü Hongji had defeated him, Yelü Nielugu could have comforted himself by saying that he had been defeated by his own people. But being defeated by Li Nanxing was something he could never accept.

Yelü Nierugu's face was filled with despair.

He was a traitorous minister, destined for success but with no chance of a comeback; defeat meant the end.

(End of this chapter)