Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 392 The Blood Tide of Ten Thousand Demons Submerges the Pure Land, A White Robe Illuminates the Vast World
"How dare you show your face before me!"

King Zuo Wu glared at the four remaining thugs, his murderous aura almost tangible. The thirteen thugs attacked simultaneously, ambushing in four waves, causing heavy losses and a complete rout.

Even Sima Huangfen, the leader of the thirteen villains and the scapegoat chosen by the Left Martial King, was unlucky enough to die in the ambush, a loss no less than having his hands and feet broken.

Sima Huangfen was the right-hand man of King Wu, a true right-hand man. Although he was a madman, he didn't want money or power, always charged ahead in every battle, and was willing to be the scapegoat afterward!

Where can you find such a useful madman?

Young Master Ximen sneered: "Your Highness, we risked everything and worked hard to fight against the Four Great Constables and the leader of the Heavenly Gang. Even if we didn't achieve anything, we still deserve credit for our hard work!"

Ouyang Jue followed up, saying, "Your Highness, one must act with conscience. After this incident, my Ghost Talisman Sect will surely be wiped out. Do you expect me to suffer this loss for nothing?"

Du Lian sneered: "We have no problem dealing with the Four Great Constables, but as for dealing with the leader of the Heavenly Gang, please forgive our lack of ability. The plan was devised by the Prince, and we carried it out diligently. How can this not be considered a merit?"

Dugu Wei said, "Your Highness, you promised that my task was to ask my master to take action. I have completed it and I should be rewarded. Do you intend to go back on your word?"

Zuo Wu Wang sneered disdainfully: "So that's how it is! You've come to force me to abdicate! How utterly ridiculous! If you had even a tenth or a halfth of the unity you have now when you were dealing with the Four Great Constables, would the Four Great Constables still be alive today?"

Young Master Ximen slammed his fist on the table and stood up: "How wonderful! We risked the execution of our entire family to follow Your Highness, and you didn't even give us a pittance. Seeing that we were down on our luck, you turned your back on us right then and there. I must have been blind in the past!"

Du Lian and Young Master Ximen were lovers, and she immediately echoed Young Master Ximen: "We've served you for thirty years, killed hundreds of people for you, and what have we gotten in return?"

Ouyang Jue sneered: "I obtained a martial arts technique from fifty years ago, but I have nothing else. My family business is gone, my sect is gone, and my life is gone!"

Dugu Wei tapped the table lightly: "Your Highness, we only want to hear one thing: will you pay us? You are a man of great importance, yet you dare not speak the truth to us, these stray dogs? It's truly disheartening!"

Young Master Ximen opened his folding fan: "If you pay us, we'll continue to work for you. If you don't, from now on you go your way and I'll go mine!"

Du Lian said softly, "Your Highness, don't you even understand the saying 'a thousand pieces of gold can buy bones'? We must have misjudged you."

Normally, if the four of them dared to speak like this, Zuo Wu Wang would definitely go on a killing spree and wipe out their entire family. But now, with a shortage of manpower and a serious lack of high-level combat power, even if he were to betray them after they've served their purpose, he would at least try to win over Jiu You Lao Guai first.

Zuo Wuwang didn't take the three scoundrels, Ximen Gongzi, Du Lian, and Ouyang Jue, seriously.

Dugu Wei has the support of the Nine Netherworld Old Monster.

After much deliberation, King Zuo Wu declared loudly, "I am not a petty person. You have followed me for thirty years, and now your family fortune has been completely destroyed. How can I remain indifferent?"

The four remained silent.

King Zuo Wu waved his hand, and Ke Baisui brought over a huge tray filled with silver notes.

"These silver notes are enough for you to rebuild your homes and enjoy a life of luxury for the rest of your days. Dugu Wei, as soon as your master arrives in Youzhou, the agreed reward will be delivered immediately."

The four exchanged a glance and nodded.

"Thank you for the reward, Your Highness!"

The four knew Zuo Wu Wang's character well. This time, their joint attempt to force him to abdicate had seriously offended him, and he would surely settle scores later. They were all prepared to make a quick buck and leave.

With so many silver notes, they could live as wealthy men in the countryside for decades. The world is so big, they could just find a village to hide in. What could the Four Great Constables do?
The four men were about to leave when Zuo Wu Wang said, "Gentlemen, I know you are worried that I will settle scores later, but I only have a few of you under my command. If I get rid of you, won't I be all alone? How can I compete with the young emperor?"

"Your Highness, we..."

"Please calm down. I have a plan. It may not be able to kill Li Zhaoting, but it will put Zhuge Zhengwo and the Four Great Constables in a desperate situation. If you want to leave, I will not stop you. Those who stay will receive 100,000 taels of gold!"

King Zuo Wu snapped his fingers.

Ke Baisui brought over another stack of silver notes.

"These are the deposits! For the next few days, please stay at my residence. I will provide you with delicious food, fine wine, beautiful women, and divine weapons. You will not be disappointed."

"What if Li Zhaoting comes looking for us?"

“My manor is unassuming in appearance. Who would know that this is the residence of the Left Martial King? Li Zhaoting is not a god. He is just good at fighting. Do you think he can track someone down from thousands of miles away?”

King Zuo Wu laughed triumphantly.

The four thugs then burst into laughter.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

No one came to our door.

On the contrary, there is a lot of good news.

Dugu Wei's master, the Nine Nether God, arrived at the Left Martial King's manor with seven disciples to discuss how to deal with Zhuge Zhengwo. The two sides had a very harmonious discussion.

Seeing this, the four of them felt relieved.

King Zuo Wu wore a smile, but his eyes were cold.

"Men, prepare a banquet! I wish to drink and chat with you heroes, and discuss our grand plans and ambitions!"

I have said it before: Li Zhaoting is only good at martial arts, he has nothing else special about him.

Will Li Zhaoting be able to find his way here?

Does he have a dog's nose?

The Left King's expression grew increasingly amiable.

He was as amiable as a clown on a stage.

She cries, laughs, and is ruthless!

……

What Zuo Wuwang said is very true.

Li Zhaoting, of course, did not understand tracking techniques.

At least none of them are as skilled in tracking techniques as Zhui Ming.

Because Li Zhaoting didn't need to track them down himself.

The reason I haven't been looking for Zuo Wu Wang these past few days is to deal with the Ghost Talisman Sect, help Zhuge Zhengwo make an example of someone, and wait for the scapegoat Qi Shaoshang to arrive in Yanyun.

Li Zhaoting took out several sets of clothes, including Ximen Gongzi's brocade robe, Ouyang Jue's ghost robe, and Du Lian's handkerchief for applying makeup, and placed them in front of Yuanbao.

Yuanbao sniffed the air and, following the tracking route provided by Zhuiming, led the way. Zhuiming searched for traces while Yuanbao sniffed the air, and soon they found a manor.

The manor was brightly lit, and the air was filled with the aroma of wine and meat, as well as the laughter of singing girls.

"It smells so good! How luxurious!"

Zhuiming sniffed. He liked to drink, and the rich aroma of the wine made him want to eat it.

Iron Hand joked, "What a pity! When the fight breaks out, dishes will be flying everywhere. Even if there are 108 delicious dishes, Yuanbao will only benefit."

Yuanbao whimpered softly and rubbed its head against Tieshou's calf. Li Zhaoting sighed, "I really hate wasting food, but it's better for Yuanbao to benefit from it being eaten by these demons and monsters."

Ruthless and calm, he looked at the manor and said, "There were some traps around the manor, which I have dismantled. The people inside will soon notice. We have three breaths left."

King Zuo Wu was not skilled in the Five Elements Formation.

The formation was set up by the Nine Nether Old Monster.

This is a hobby of the Nine Nether Old Monster. Light is too much of a constraint on him, so wherever he goes, he must first set up a Five Elements Formation to create a favorable environment.

The right timing, the right location, and the right people—the Nine Nether Old Monster couldn't guarantee anything in other aspects, but he absolutely couldn't give up the right location.

Ruthless, he raised his hand and silently counted.

Suddenly, Wuqing shouted, "Charge!"

There were many opponents this time, and Wuqing was worried that the hidden weapons in his wheelchair wouldn't be enough, so he rode in a sedan chair.

Unable to lift the sedan chair into the air, Iron Hand simply hoisted it up and hurled it heavily toward the manor.

A hidden weapon was held between the ruthless fingertips.

Li Zhaoting formed the Acala Mudra with both hands, and his body radiated brilliant Buddhist light, illuminating half the sky, like a small sun rising. The Buddhist light slowly condensed into a golden Buddha, with lowered eyes and a fierce Vajra gaze, subduing demons and monsters.

The Buddha's Divine Light - The First Appearance of Buddha's Light!

This move wasn't particularly powerful, but it was a perfect counter to the Nine Nether Old Monster. The Nine Nether Old Monster hurriedly wrapped himself in a black robe, revealing only his two eyes.

Dark eyes with almost no whites.

The Nine Nether Old Monster was proficient in the Soul-Capturing Demonic Sound, which could be heard from near or far, in front or behind, making it impossible to tell which direction it was. It was perfect for dealing with surprise attacks. But as soon as he opened his mouth, Li Zhaoting countered with the Lion's Roar and then recited a poem!
Om Mani Padme Hum!

A blood tide of demons engulfs the Pure Land.
A white shirt illuminates the vast world.

Three thousand sorrowful vows are borne on my shoulders.
The holy journey on the road of no return.

Killing is for the purpose of protecting life; saving the world is not about killing it.

Slaying sins, not people; this body attains Nirvana.

Left Martial King, Nine Netherworld Old Monster!
My name is Li Zhaoting!
I respectfully invite you to the deepest hell!

Before the words were finished, the sword light whistled down.

Tathagata's Divine Light - Buddha Asks the Monastery!

The formless sonic energy swept through the Buddha's light, forming a tangible, crystalline sword aura. Zuo Wuwang, who had studied a hundred schools of thought, had never seen such a wondrous and awe-inspiring Buddha sword.

Buddhist sword techniques are either compassionate, with the highest intention of saving all sentient beings, or exquisite and pure, mostly practiced by nuns, or deeply violent, like a Buddha or a demon, domineering and wild, cursing Buddha and ancestors, with only oneself in mind.

The Buddha Sword wielded by Li Zhaoting had neither the compassion of saving all living beings, nor the gentleness of a nun, nor the arrogance and domineering nature of a mad Zen master. Instead, it was filled with murderous intent. Its purest essence was not the Buddha's light or true energy, but a piercing killing intent that made people feel cold to the neck.

Even the most ruthless demons of the Demonic Sect, who have slaughtered countless people, may not possess such pure killing intent. Based on experience in the martial world, the chilling aura of the Buddha Sword is most likely a demonic sect's internal cultivation method.

Li Zhaoting's Buddhist sword is an extremely refined and pure Buddhist sword, crafted with utmost dedication. Even eminent monks like Xuanzang and Kumarajiva would recognize it as a Buddhist sword upon seeing it.

The Buddha has anger, and the Vajra has a fierce gaze.

To stop killing with killing, and to sweep away all demons.

The purest and most refined killing intent conceals the purest and most refined compassion, great freedom and ease. Even if it leads to the deepest hell, it is out of compassion that "if I don't go to hell, who will?" It is by no means a mere pretense.

The sound of the intangible energy spread throughout the entire area.

The flustered songstress quickly calmed down. The Four Great Constables, their fighting spirit renewed and their energy boosted, were now at their peak.

The wicked and ruthless demons, such as Zuo Wu Wang and Jiu You Lao Guai, were all terrified, as if a heavy hammer had been striking their hearts three hundred times.

The Nine Netherworld Old Monster turned to run, but Feng Suzhen blocked his way with her sword: "Nine Netherworld Old Monster, kill me and you can leave, otherwise you will surely die!"

Li Zhaoting leaped forward and blocked the Left Martial King.

Leng Xue and Du Lian once again engage in a speed showdown.

Iron Hand deals with the disciple of the Nine Nether Old Monster.

A ruthless sedan chair blocked the retreat of Young Master Ximen, Ouyang Jue, and Dugu Wei. Thirteen villains slaughtered Wuqing's entire family, so they had to spare a few heads for him.

Qi Shaoshang, who came to Yanyun to assess the situation, was invited by Li Zhaoting to join the battle and help Tie Shou defend against the enemy.

In the original storyline, the demons and monsters under the Nine Nether God Lord's command were entangled with Qi Shaoshang, Tie Shou, and Wu Qing, and were the perilous obstacles Qi Shaoshang encountered on his escape route.

At present, Qi Shaoshang is in high spirits, and the outcome of his battle against the disciple of the Nine Nether God is still uncertain.

The battle began in three seconds.

In less than five seconds, the hall with its flying eaves, brackets, red walls, and green tiles was reduced to ruins. After ten seconds of fighting, everyone dispersed to different parts of the manor, not interfering with each other.

The scale of the battle was enormous.

It can easily create indescribable interference.

Especially for those who are cold-blooded.

Cold-blooded is like someone with werewolf blood; he was hacked to pieces a few days ago, but after a few days of rest, he's ready to fight again.

Four days ago, Du Lian was stabbed by Leng Xue's life-or-death fighting style. Fortunately, it was only a superficial wound. After being treated with Zuo Wu Wang's spiritual medicine, her body has basically recovered.

Du Lian will show no mercy this time.

With a flash of light, the Blood Phoenix rose into the air.

Du Lian's knife skills were incredibly fast.

It was faster than the naked eye could see. The blade was hidden in the void, the blade energy was hidden in the void, and even the blade's intent and killing intent were hidden in the void. There was only the beauty of the woman and a blood-red phoenix soaring in the night sky.

The previous fierce battle stimulated Leng Xue's potential, increasing his speed slightly, but he was still not as fast as Du Lian.

It's not that it's inferior, it's that it's far inferior.

There was a huge gap in speed between the two.

In terms of "fast knife" skills, Du Lian is almost at the pinnacle of fast knife masters. If she didn't have an excessive fondness for luxury and pleasure, spending most of her time indulging in debauchery, with Du Lian's talent, her opponent at this moment might be Long Chengbi.

The two fought with increasing speed. Leng Xue's injuries had not fully recovered, and coupled with his speed disadvantage, he was slashed more than a dozen times. Du Lian knew that the more severe Leng Xue's injuries were, the stronger his martial arts would be, so she dared not be careless. Her sword energy was like a phoenix spreading its wings and soaring high. Her moves became more and more precise, with the sword light interlocking and slashing a hundred times in an instant.

"clang!"

The sword in Leng Xue's hand broke again.

The Forty-Nine Nameless Sword Techniques consist of forty-two moves using longswords and seven moves using broken swords. Du Lian had witnessed the power of the Broken Sword Techniques and was fully prepared.

Unexpectedly, the moment the sword broke, Leng Xue remembered Zhuge Liang's teachings and stopped fighting with speed. Instead, he slowed down and used a slow sword to defend against the enemy. He used his inner eye to grasp Du Lian's position and used the broken sword to defend in front of him the instant Du Lian made her move, blocking Du Lian's hundreds of fast blades.

Du Lian's blade speed was even faster, but the distance of her swing far exceeded Leng Xue's casual parry. With one increasing and the other decreasing, their speeds were actually equal, giving Leng Xue an opening.

"You brat, one of the Four Great Constables, using such thuggish tactics that risk your life for another, don't you feel ashamed? If you've got the guts, fight me head-on! Damn it!"

"I am a constable, my duty is to catch thieves!"

"You bastard who dares to arrest your grandma!"

"Du Lian, this is your last chance. If you don't want to die here, lay down your weapons and surrender!"

"Young constable, I should be saying this to you!"

Du Lian soared into the sky, her precious sword transforming into a fiery phoenix.

Hidden Void Blade's Ultimate Strike - Blood-Drinking Phoenix Lotus!

Leng Xue swung his sword and stabbed Du Lian in the throat.

The Broken Sword Technique is a fight to the death.

Leng Xue's attack was undeniably fast, but Du Lian's swift blade was even faster. With a loud bang, Leng Xue's broken sword was severed, leaving only the hilt!
Of course, a sword hilt can't kill anyone.

A knife is acceptable.

Where is the knife?
The knife in Du Lian's hand slashed towards Leng Xue's throat.

"Pfft!"

A flash of cold light, and blood splattered out.

Du Lian's throat was pierced by the sword's edge.

Cold-blooded, he has no sword in his hand; his hand is the sword.

Cold-blooded left hand seemed to be covered with a layer of light, with sword light flashing, as brilliant as thunder.

This skill is called "Sword Palm".

Everyone in the martial arts world knows that Leng Xue is proficient in forty-nine nameless sword techniques. No one knows that Leng Xue's strongest move is not the fast sword or the broken sword, but the sword palm. Only when he has no sword in his hand can he kill his enemy with this move.

"Do not be complacent until final victory is achieved, or until the enemy is completely wiped out, or you will surely die!"

He stared at Du Lian with a cold-blooded murderous intent.

Du Lian collapsed to the ground, utterly exhausted.

Leng Xue swayed his body.

Fighting Du Lian at extremely high speeds continuously puts a tremendous strain on the body, and coupled with excessive blood loss, Leng Xue's ability to hold on without fainting truly makes him a tough guy!

……

"Young Master Ximen, Ouyang Jue, and Dugu Wei, weren't you among those who slaughtered my entire family back then?"

A cold, clear voice came from inside the sedan chair.

"So what if I have it, and so what if I don't?"

You have two choices.

First, surrender. I will enforce the law impartially and send you to the Ministry of Justice. You should be able to live until autumn.

Secondly, if there is violent resistance, I will kill them on the spot!

I suggest you choose to surrender.

"Who would choose to die if they could live?"

The ruthless voice grew increasingly cold and menacing, filled with murderous intent.

Ouyang Jue sneered: "Actually, we have another option, which is to capture you alive and take you hostage!"

After saying that, Ouyang Jue reached out and pinched his hand, unleashing the Three-Zhang-Long-Air Throat-Locking Finger, a move best suited for sneak attacks and killings. Even from a distance of several zhang, it could lock the throat with a single strike.

Wuqing's internal energy cultivation was almost zero, so he couldn't use skills like Lion's Roar to amplify his voice. The two were less than two zhang apart, so how could Wuqing possibly withstand it?

Ruthlessness can certainly stop it.

If it can't even withstand finger force from a distance, how can it be called "the most terrifying sedan chair in the world"? How can it be qualified to challenge the Peacock Feather and the Rain of Pear Blossom Needles?

Du Lei's Heavenly Robe appeared silently, blocking Ouyang Jue's finger strike from a distance. He ruthlessly manipulated the mechanism, firing two crossbow bolts and eight steel balls with both hands.

Dugu Wei thrust his spear at the sedan chair. This man was known as "the man is a thousand miles away, but the spear is right in front of him," which describes his lightning-fast spear thrust, striking the target from a distance in an instant.

Young Master Ximen waved his folding fan, which spewed out flying needles and poisonous smoke, creating a surging gale.

"Stubborn and unyielding, he deserves to die!"

Suddenly, the sedan chair emitted a dazzling array of colorful lights.

Ultimate Hidden Weapon: Great Peacock Soaring!
When Wuqing first learned about hidden weapons, he learned that the king of hidden weapons was the Peacock Feather from a hundred years ago. He was quite dissatisfied and combined firearms and hidden weapons to develop a domineering mechanism, which he named the Great Peacock Soaring, one of Wuqing's strongest killing moves.

A peacock, three zhang in size, came swooping in.

Dugu Wei was the first to be hit, his body charred black by the exploding firearms, and then riddled with arrows by hidden weapons.

Ouyang Jue and Ximen Gongzi tried to escape, but Wuqing steered the sedan chair to chase after them. He raised his hand and threw a dart, which was the trump card he used to defeat Yan'er. Caught off guard, Ximen Gongzi was pierced through the throat by the dart.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ouyang Jue tore open the sedan curtain, grabbed Wuqing, and sneered, "Don't move. With just a little force from my finger, I can break your neck!"

Wuqing looked up at Ouyang Jue and shot a flying needle from his mouth, hitting Ouyang Jue's right eye. Ouyang Jue covered his eye and screamed, trying to use his throat-locking finger to snap Wuqing's neck, but found that he couldn't use his true energy.

Ruthless explained, "This is called the Divine Needle of Reversal. After piercing the blood vessels, it flows against the flow of true qi and blood. Your true qi has been blocked by me, and you can no longer use your finger strength from a distance. Since you are so stubborn, I have no choice but to grant your wish!"

"Don't kill me... Ah!"

A dart pierced Ouyang Jue's throat.

The ruthless combat power fluctuates too much.

Being alone is a basic combat capability.

The use of wheelchairs has increased tenfold.

Riding in a sedan chair increases the speed by twenty times.

If Wuqing were given ample materials to build a mechanical chamber, his strength would increase a hundredfold!
This is ruthlessness.

This is the next king of hidden weapons.

Cultivate the mind, the method, and the vessel simultaneously.

The king of hidden weapons, who else but me!
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(End of this chapter)