From breaking the limits of the White Ape Fist to becoming a martial arts saint.

Chapter 140 One Slash

"The Azure Dragon Falls from the Sky!"

Jiang Liuchuan no longer held back; his blood and qi burned like boiling water.

He leaped into the air, his Jade Dragon Sword flashing a dazzling sword light in the air, like a ferocious jade dragon descending from the sky with an indomitable momentum, aiming straight for Su Yu's head!

This sword strike, imbued with all his energy and spirit, is the strongest attack he can currently unleash!

Facing this strongest sword strike, a deep, dark light flashed in Su Yu's eyes.

"Ape-like arms reaching for the stars."

Su Yu made a move!

He stomped his feet on the ground, unleashing the full power of his Thunderclap Step, and instead of retreating, he advanced, soaring into the sky to meet the dazzling sword light.

"Buzz—!!!"

When he swung his Mo Yuan longsword, there was no sharp sound of wind being cut; instead, there was a low, suppressed hum, like muffled thunder rolling through the clouds!

As soon as the sound was uttered, the air around the longsword seemed to instantly become as viscous as mercury.

Jiang Liuchuan, who was in mid-air, felt his breath catch in his throat, as if a mountain had suddenly pressed down on his chest. The Jade Dragon Sword, which was originally sharp and incomparable, actually froze slightly under this invisible pressure!

"This is... sword technique?!" Jiang Liuchuan was horrified. The long sword in his vision seemed like a black line, twisting and dancing.

The jet-black blade drew a perfect arc, like mercury spilling onto the ground, striking first despite being behind!

Under Jiang Liuchuan's horrified gaze, that suffocatingly sharp aura was already pressed against his face!

"clang!"

There are no fancy combinations.

Before the Jade Dragon Sword fell, the jet-black blade precisely cut into its weakest point—the hilt of the Jade Dragon Sword!

The moment they made contact, the blade's momentum suddenly shifted.

The originally light and agile sword strike instantly transformed into a crushing weight like Mount Tai!

With a single thought, one can subdue demons, making the light seem heavy!

"collapse!"

A crisp, resounding crack.

Jiang Liuchuan felt a numbness in his wrist, as if he had been struck by a real evil dragon. The terrifying shockwave instantly caused him to lose control of the sword.

"Whoosh!"

The incomparably sharp Jade Dragon Sword flew out of his hand, tracing an arc in the air before finally embedding itself in the ground in the distance with a "clang," its tip still trembling violently and emitting a buzzing mournful sound.

Su Yu's figure had already stopped.

The jet-black Mo Yuan Blade was already firmly positioned three inches in front of Jiang Liuchuan's neck.

The chilling sensation emanating from the blade made Jiang Liuchuan's Adam's apple bob, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

The outcome is decided!

One strike, and the battle is over!

"Senior brother, you flatter me."

Su Yu sheathed his sword, his expression calm, as if the astonishing strike he had just delivered was merely an illusion.

The entire room fell silent, and many of the fellow disciples remained stunned for a long time.

"Glug."

Someone swallowed hard, their throat bobbing.

"Demon-Subduing Blade Technique!"

"Hahahahaha!"

Qin Fangqiong's loud laughter broke the silence of the scene, echoing in everyone's ears for a long time.

The fellow disciples suddenly realized what was happening and immediately erupted in chaos.

"It was truly the power of a sword! Just watching that strike from a distance made me feel like I was going to suffocate!"

"Heavens! I've been practicing the Demon-Subduing Blade for thirteen years and haven't even scratched the surface of its power. Senior Brother Su has only been practicing for a little over a year and he's already grasped its essence? Is this what genius is? It's terrifying!"

In the field.

Lin Wanzhu stepped forward with a smile and teased, "Junior Brother Jiang, are you convinced now?"

Jiang Liuchuan gave a wry smile and said helplessly, "Senior Sister, did you already know that Junior Brother Su had comprehended the sword intent? Isn't this setting me up for failure?"

Lin Wanzhu didn't hide anything, blinking, "I know about his swordsmanship, but I was kept in the dark about his mastery of the Black Stone Body Tempering Technique. However—although I previously estimated that your strengths were roughly equal, Junior Brother Su has a wealth of combat experience, which you can't compare to, so I still believe he will win!"

"I see----"

Jiang Liuchuan took a deep breath, the dejected look on his face vanished, and he instantly returned to his shrewd and carefree rich young master appearance.

He straightened his clothes and bowed respectfully to Su Yu: "Junior Brother—oh no, Senior Brother Su! In the path of martial arts, the one who reaches the highest level comes first. In today's battle, Jiang Liuchuan has lost convincingly!"

"You're too kind, junior brother," Su Yu replied modestly.

"Hehe!" Jiang Liuchuan stepped forward, affectionately putting his arm around Su Yu's shoulder, and lowered his voice, his tone warm and enthusiastic: "Senior Brother Su, with your talent, you're destined for great things. If you become rich and powerful, don't forget me! Your junior brother is still waiting to ride on your coattails!"

"Go away!" Lin Wanzhu yanked him away and said irritably, "Stop trying to get close to me. Remember to prepare my contract."

Then, she turned to look at Su Yu, her beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration and amazement: "Junior Brother Su, your talent has truly refreshed my understanding time and time again. If I hadn't witnessed you grow stronger step by step with my own eyes, I would have suspected that you were some kind of reincarnation."

Legend has it that ancient immortals and Buddhas once existed in this world, so there are some rumors about reincarnation.

Su Yu smiled and explained, "Senior Sister, you flatter me. I don't have any talent. I just use the time that Senior Brother Jiang spends in brothels to practice my sword and fist techniques."

Jiang Liuchuan's smile froze instantly.

Well, kid, you're teasing me now.

In the past, he would have argued back, but now that he was the junior disciple, he could only awkwardly touch his nose and admit defeat.

"Alright! Today's assessment is over!" Qin Fangqiong stood up, her loud voice ringing out.

After the disciples dispersed, only a few personal disciples and Qin Yu remained in the arena.

Qin Fangqiong, his old face beaming with joy, strode over and patted Su Yu's shoulder heavily: "Today, Su Yu has become my successor, a joyous occasion! Let's go to the Treasure Pavilion!"

Jiang Liuchuan's eyes lit up, and he immediately fanned himself with his folding fan: "Master, then I must treat you to a good meal! I must order a feast of delicacies to soothe the pain of my crushing defeat today!"

"Granted! Let's have a table then!" Qin Fangqiong waved her hand, exuding a heroic spirit.

Everyone was taken aback.

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That banquet must have cost at least a hundred taels of silver! It seems Master is truly overjoyed today.

The Zhenxiulou Restaurant, the top-ranked private room.

The room was warm and cozy, filled with the aromas of wine and food.

The table was laden with delicacies: braised bear paw, steamed red snapper, and sake.

"Come on! Let's drink! We won't leave until we're drunk!" Qin Fangqiong raised her glass, and everyone responded enthusiastically, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere.

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,

Qin Fangqiong suddenly put down her chopsticks, and the smile on her face slowly faded. "There are two important things I need to tell you first."

Seeing that Master Qin's attitude was serious, everyone immediately listened attentively.

Qin Fangqiong's gaze swept over his disciples, and he said in a deep voice, "The first thing—Liangzhou in the north has completely fallen."

"Bang!"

Jiang Liuchuan dropped the wine glass from his hand and it shattered on the ground.

"What! Liangzhou has fallen?"

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Everyone's expression changed drastically, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Liangzhou is a province with over a hundred cities under its jurisdiction, heavily guarded by troops. How could it just disappear like that? The Black Lotus Sect's rebel army has actually grown to such a force!

"Master—didn't the Black Stone Army go to support Huai'an County?" Lin Wanzhu's voice was a little tight.

Qin Fangqiong sighed: "The Black Stone Army has suffered several defeats and lost many soldiers. They are now on their way back."

Within ten days, the remaining troops will retreat back to Blackrock City.

He paused, then offered an even more alarming prediction: "After the Black Lotus Sect swallowed Liangzhou, their next target will definitely be Qingzhou!"

"And our Blackrock City—as a crucial military stronghold in northern Qingzhou, guarding a vital strategic pass—is bound to be the Black Lotus Sect's primary target for their southward advance!"

"It's over————"

Jiang Liuchuan's face turned ashen, and he muttered to himself, "Is war really going to break out? This world—it's really in chaos."

Everyone says the world is in chaos, but Blackrock City has been at peace for hundreds of years, and these aristocratic scions still live a carefree life.

But now, we are about to experience real chaos and turmoil!

Seeing the panic in everyone's eyes, Qin Fangqiong said slowly, "There's no need to panic too much. Blackstone City is high up, with deep moats and a protective array, so it won't be easy to break through. Besides, Jian'an Prefecture and Qingzhou Prefecture above will definitely not sit idly by and watch Blackstone City fall."

Blackstone City is under the jurisdiction of Jian'an Prefecture and is located in the north of Jian'an Prefecture, making it the closest city to Blackstone City.

As for Qingzhou Prefecture, it is the capital of Qingzhou, located southeast of Blackstone City, forming a pincer movement with Jian'an Prefecture. If Blackstone City is lost, both of them will be in danger.

Everyone knew this, so they felt relieved and calmed down.

"I'm telling you this so you'll have some idea what's going on."

Qin Fangqiong's gaze sharpened as she warned, "Once the remnants of the Black Stone Army return to the city, this news will be impossible to keep secret. At that time, the city will surely be in a state of panic, and the prices of grain and medicine will likely skyrocket—."

Everyone looked solemn and nodded in agreement.

The initial joy was somewhat dampened by this heavy news, and a sense of impending doom enveloped everyone's hearts.

"There's a second thing."

Qin Fangqiong took a sip of sake: "This matter is also related to the war I just mentioned—"

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