Tokyo Knights: The Odd Jobs X Files

Xiang Ying lost his temper and, regardless of whether his actions were wise, poured the energy into the blade, causing the thick-backed, wide sword to emit a series of clanging sounds.

"Emperor Taizong of Tang, is that right? The Heavenly Khan, is that right? Fine, you're qualified to experience this move!"

Xiang Ying stared at the mirror image, his eyes shooting out arcs of electricity, while at the same time, his entire body was enveloped by intense lightning energy.

That was just a warm-up, since the "He Shi Bi" power had only just been absorbed and hadn't fully integrated with his internal energy yet. But now, Xiang Ying felt it was time for him to unleash that move.

Purple lightning orbs appeared, and just when Li Xin thought Xiang Ying was about to unleash "Raging Thunder Tear the Sky and Shatter the Earth" again, one after another, purple lightning orbs continued to appear, slowly condensing into a huge encircling net.

"You think you're so good at hiding? Come on, try hiding again!"

Enraged, Xiang Ying commanded countless lightning orbs to bombard the mirror image. Each of these orbs, once unleashed, possessed power comparable to a missile. The barrage of countless orbs was like a salvo of missiles, its power immeasurable, even surprising Li Xin.

But that wasn't all there was to this move. In addition to the lightning ball, Xiang Ying himself transformed into lightning and charged into the formation, his broadsword flashing as he relentlessly pursued the mirror image.

The eighth strike of the "Purple Thunder Blade Technique" is "Heavenly Thunder Strike to Slay the True Dragon!"

The eighth strike of the "Purple Thunder Blade Technique" originally required the use of heavenly thunder, but after absorbing the power of the "He Shi Bi" jade, Xiang Ying's skill greatly improved, and he was able to perform this move on his own.

Although what is before us is merely a mirror image of a real dragon, this mirror image enjoys the treatment that only a real dragon can receive, which is truly remarkable.

The sound of thunder was continuous and the flashes of lightning were frequent. Under the power of the eighth strike of the "Purple Thunder Blade Technique", the entire tomb chamber shook, making Hu Laoliu worry that the tomb chamber was about to collapse.

Finally, after an unknown period of time, the lightning stopped flashing, the smoke and dust in the tomb gradually dissipated, and the thunder ceased, leaving only a series of heavy breathing sounds.

Xiang Ying held the knife in both hands, his whole body was covered in sweat, and he was panting heavily.

Even after absorbing the power of the "He Shi Bi" jade, Xiang Ying's strength greatly increased, but unleashing the eighth strike was still a considerable burden for him.

Seeing only Xiang Ying's figure beneath the smoke and dust, Li Xin thought: Did they win?

"Oh!"

A cracking sound rang out, and the thick-backed broadsword in Xiang Ying's hand suddenly shattered into pieces, scattering all over the ground. He himself also knelt on one knee. A phantom figure floated down in front of Xiang Ying, not only without any damage, but even the red cloak that Xiang Ying had previously torn was now completely restored. However, it was unclear whether it was an illusion or not, but the mirrored figure seemed to have faded a bit. At first, the facial features were clear, but now they were vaguely indistinct.

"Damn it, if it weren't for this broken knife..."

Xiang Ying let out a voice of resentment.

This thick-backed broadsword is already a rare and powerful weapon in the eyes of outsiders, but for Xiang Ying, it is still difficult to fully demonstrate his martial arts skills.

He could have pursued the illusory figure to its death, but because the sword couldn't withstand the lightning force halfway through and began to disintegrate, his eighth strike was incomplete, allowing the illusory figure to escape at the last moment.

Mirror Image raised its hand, about to attack Xiang Ying, but suddenly sensed a huge force erupting beside it. Without pausing, it turned to attack from the side.

"The Buddha moves mountains and rivers!"

"The Buddha moves mountains and rivers!"

The two moves, symbolizing the power of the "Buddha's Palm," collided, and the ground cracked open with winding, giant fissures. However, this time, unlike before, Li Xin was not unilaterally crushed. Instead, he and his mirror image were evenly matched.

While the fact that the mirror image's strength was weakened by Xiang Ying's eighth strike of the "Purple Thunder Blade Technique" certainly played a role, another important factor was that Li Xin relied on the opponent's "Buddha's Palm".

Well, although everyone's "Buddha's Palm" is not exactly the same, it is from the same source after all. It is normal to learn the other's "Buddha's Palm" after seeing it once, right?

With a single move, "Buddha Moves Mountains and Rivers," Li Xin and Xiang Ying were evenly matched. Li Xin said to Xiang Ying, "Quickly recover your energy and fight alongside me!"

Although this move resulted in a draw with the opponent, Li Xin was not naive enough to think that he could really defeat the mirror image. He still needed to join forces with Xiang Ying to be confident.

"You don't need to tell me!"

Xiang Ying seized the time to recover his energy. After being affected by the "He Shi Bi" superpower of tendon and marrow transformation, the speed of his true energy circulation was greatly increased, and correspondingly, the speed of true energy recovery was also increased. In a few breaths, Xiang Ying had completed a full cycle of his true energy and had the strength to fight again. Although only the hilt of his broadsword remained, he condensed his energy into a blade and still charged towards the mirror image.

Having gained experience from fighting the mirror image before, Li Xin was even more adept at maneuvering in this battle. Although he was still at a disadvantage, it was no longer as one-sided as before. In addition to defending, he was also able to launch a few attacks.

While condensing qi into a blade wasn't enough for Xiang Ying to unleash the final three strikes of the "Purple Thunder Blade Technique," the first six strikes of the "Purple Thunder Blade Technique" were already incredibly powerful. Although he couldn't do it as the main force, he could serve as a support to Li Xin from the side.

The two of them, working together, managed to barely maintain a stalemate, neither winning nor losing.

Between offense and defense, the "He Shi Bi" jade disc held in Li Xin's bosom continued to unleash its extraordinary power, making Li Xin increasingly courageous in battle.

Xiang Ying sensed that Li Xin's power was constantly increasing, and knew that Li Xin was absorbing the special ability of the "He Shi Bi" in the battle. At the same time, he was also constantly circulating the true energy in his body to accelerate the fusion with the special ability of the "He Shi Bi".

The effects of the "He Shi Bi" jade on martial arts practitioners are not limited to the present moment, but can benefit them for a lifetime, provided that they can accept this blessing.

Despite the fact that the "He Shi Bi" (a legendary jade disc) was so compliant to Li Xin and Xiang Ying, allowing them to take whatever they wanted, and even seemed to be giving it to Li Xin, the "He Shi Bi"'s power was extremely violent to ordinary people. However, both Li Xin and Xiang Ying practiced the highest level of martial arts and were extraordinary martial artists with profound experience, which allowed them to easily control this power.

As they fought, Li Xin absorbed and fused with the power of the "He Shi Bi" jade, while Xiang Ying also fused with it. Their skills continued to improve, and at the same time, they developed a wonderful tacit understanding, cooperating seamlessly in both offense and defense.

Li Xin and Xiang Ying fought with increasing ease. When Li Xin fused the last bit of the "He Shi Bi"'s power, he knew the time was right. He gave Xiang Ying a signal, and Xiang Ying understood immediately. He threw away the hilt of his sword, his whole body bursting with electric energy, and charged towards the mirror image with his own body as a sword.

This move was no less powerful than the previous "Thunderous Rage that Tears the Sky and Shatters the Earth." The mirror image pushed its palm to block, but Li Xin's figure was elusive, and he directly appeared behind the mirror image, unleashing a "Buddha's Light Appears" move that had been prepared for a long time.

The mirror image has no real eyes, so the bright light is useless against it, but the feeling of weightlessness still makes it lose its balance. This is the opportunity that Xiang Ying has been waiting for, and he thrusts straight at the mirror image.

At this moment, Li Xin was not content to be just an assistant, so he gathered fire in his hands and presented the "Golden Top Buddha Lamp"!

Caught between two powerful attacks from both sides, even the Heavenly Khan's mirror image was caught off guard and struck squarely by the two attacks. The mirror image shattered and dissipated into countless points of light.

Having annihilated the formidable enemy, Li Xin and Xiang Ying both breathed a sigh of relief, kneeling on the ground and panting heavily.

This is the Heavenly Khan! Just a mirror image has made them so disheveled; if it were the real one…

Li Xin and Xiang Ying both couldn't help but shudder, not daring to think about it.

Just as Li Xin and Xiang Ying thought it was all over and were about to get up, the bronze mirrors hanging above the two coffins emitted a light, and a phantom image once again landed in front of Li Xin and Xiang Ying.

The same red cloak, the same golden armor, a handsome face, godlike majesty, but his aura seemed even more powerful.

Li Xin and Xiang Ying: "..."

It even has a resurrection feature, that's just too much!

Chapter 616 The Mystery of the "Cemetery"

After many hardships, Li Xin's "Invincible Vajra Divine Skill" was destroyed. Xiang Ying used the eighth move of the "Purple Thunder Blade Technique," even sacrificing his sword, and finally managed to shatter one of the mirror images. But in the blink of an eye, another one descended, and it seemed to have an even stronger aura than the previous one. Who the hell can he complain to?

How is this played?

Li Xin and Xiang Ying exchanged a glance, both sensing the other's intention to back down.

The two retreated to the edge of the tomb chamber in tacit agreement, intending to rest first before considering how to deal with the newly appeared mirror image.

Midway through, Li Xin threw the "He Shi Bi" he was carrying back towards the "Zigong" where it originally was, returning it to its original location—after all, the supernatural power inside had been completely absorbed, so it was only right to return it anyway.

However, it was too late to return the "He Shi Bi" at this point. This newly appeared mirror image was not like the previous one, which only had the duty of protection. Its purpose in appearing here was only one: destruction!

A powerful aura erupted. Even under the suppression of the formation, where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was suppressed to the extreme, Li Xin and Xiang Ying could still feel the surrounding spiritual energy surging. The power of the five elements gathered around the newly appeared mirror image at an astonishing speed, and endless golden lightning was born in its hands.

Although this move was quite different from the "Buddha's Palm" that Li Xin was familiar with, Li Xin still recognized it as "Boundless Buddhist Power"!

Previously, Li Xin had mastered the "Boundless Buddha Dharma" technique using the Buddhist weapon, which was already a "near-divine move." The "Buddha's Palm" technique that this mirror image possessed was clearly more powerful than the "Buddha's Palm" technique that Li Xin knew. Just how powerful would this "Boundless Buddha Dharma" technique be? Li Xin simply couldn't imagine!

"What are you waiting for? Go now!"

Xiang Ying urged Li Xin.

Once such a powerful attack is unleashed, everyone in the tomb will be reduced to ashes!

No wonder this place is so empty, with nothing but two coffins. So that's why!

"I know!"

Li Xin knew, of course, that interrupting this powerful move before it was unleashed was their only way to survive. However, Li Xin, who knew another version of the "Buddha's Palm," was very clear that before "Boundless Buddhist Dharma" was activated, a wall of energy would condense in front of him, and this wall of energy was definitely not something that could be easily broken!

"Xiang Ying, let's attack together!"

Li Xin shouted to Xiang Ying.

Xiang Ying did not answer, but his actions were more powerful than any answer. He rushed straight towards the mirror image. Without a knife in his hand, he could only clasp his hands together and transform himself into a blade as he charged towards the mirror image!

Damn it, when I get out of here this time, I'm definitely going to find a good sword that I can use my full strength with!

Xiang Ying, who had transformed himself into a blade, said with a sense of frustration.

Compared to Xiang Ying's transformation into a blade, Li Xin, wielding a bright sword, was much more composed. As the sword was drawn, an unparalleled sword aura burst forth, making Xiang Ying, who had charged first, even more frustrated.

The sword energy of the "Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique" and Xiang Ying, who transformed himself into a sword, collided with the qi wall, causing cracks to appear in the void. The originally invisible qi wall was like shattered glass, but that was not enough!

After unleashing a sword strike, Li Xin charged forward, his "Buddha Moves Mountains and Rivers" technique, representing power, striking the qi wall. Finally, the qi wall shattered completely, and Li Xin and Xiang Ying rushed into it. As soon as they entered, golden lightning struck them, leaving them charred and scorched.

Of course, this alone was clearly not enough to defeat Li Xin and Xiang Ying, two extraordinary experts. However, the closer the two got, the more violent the power of the golden lightning became, making it extremely difficult for them to advance.

But no matter how difficult it is, the two of them have no choice but to keep moving forward, otherwise what awaits them will be an even more intense and devastating blow!

This can't go on...

Watching Li Xin struggle forward amidst the golden lightning, Mao Lixia was filled with worry. She looked at Li Xin, then at the mirror image, and finally at the bronze mirror hanging high in the sky.

Every formation has a central hub. The manipulation of magical power and the stability of the formation depend on this central hub. Previously, Mao Lixia thought that the central hub was the "He Shi Bi". After all, the "He Shi Bi" is a rare treasure that can withstand and attract the power of the "Dragon Vein". With it as the central hub, the power of the "Dragon Vein" can be maximized.

However, after Xiang Ying took the He Shi Bi jade, the mirror image did not disappear. At the same time, the formation of Qianling Mausoleum was still in effect. It seems that the He Shi Bi jade only served to stabilize the dragon vein. Therefore, the real central hub should be... that bronze mirror!

The bronze mirror is just an ordinary object. No matter how extraordinary its user is, it is still an ordinary object in essence. Even though it contains the "essence and spirit" of the Heavenly Khan, it is still not a rare treasure. The material is extremely fragile. Therefore, Maurice has always regarded the bronze mirror as a medium to summon the image of the Heavenly Khan.

Using the "He Shi Bi" as the central element of the formation can maximize the power of the "Dragon Vein," while using a bronze mirror as the central element can maximize the power of the mirror image.

Any cultivator with common sense would choose the "He Shi Bi" as the central point of the formation, but this is Qianling, a tomb built under the supervision of that woman, so everything is based on that woman's will. Obviously, compared to others, that woman prefers a more powerful guardian.

Of course, it's also possible that Mo Lixia guessed wrong, after all, that woman's thoughts are notoriously difficult to fathom, but at this point, there's nothing else to do but take a gamble.

As Li Xin and Xiang Ying struggled to approach the mirror image, Mao Lixia whispered a few words to Liang Siniang. Liang Siniang stared at Mao Lixia with wide eyes and asked, "Are you really going to do this?"

Mao Lixia nodded, her expression firm, without the slightest hesitation.

Liang Si Niang took a deep breath and said to Mao Lixia, "Fine, I'm the one who dragged you into this, so I'll go crazy with you this once!"

Hu Laoliu, standing to the side, was a little confused. How come these two people seemed so familiar with each other? Didn't they seem to be getting along quite badly before? Women are so hard to understand!

Now that every second counts, after making up her mind, Liang Si Niang didn't dare to waste a second. She knelt on one knee and held up her hands.

Holding the broken sword, Mao Lixia leaped into the air and landed heavily on Liang Siniang's outstretched hands.

Liang Si Niang arched her body, her knees scraped and bleeding, but she still gritted her teeth and pushed herself up, providing Mao Lixia with the greatest upward force.

Using Liang Si Niang as a bow, Mao Li Xia shot like an arrow towards the bronze mirrors floating above the two "coffins".

With her broken sword swung, Morixia slashed at the bronze mirror. However, before the broken sword could even touch the mirror, a flash of golden light emanated from it, knocking the broken sword out of Morixia's hand. Morixia herself was also severely injured and vomited blood by the powerful recoil.

However, instead of being disappointed or regretful, Maurice was overjoyed, because this meant that the bronze mirror was indeed the core of the formation!

Li Xin, who was still resisting the golden lightning below, noticed Mao Lixia's actions and shouted, "Lixia, what are you doing!"

As she fell from the sky, Morixia landed on one of the "coffins" and cursed inwardly. Hearing Li Xin's words, Morixia shouted down, "Xin, help me hold off that mirror image!"

Sure enough, as soon as Mori Xia finished speaking, the mirror image that was about to unleash the "Boundless Buddha Power" suddenly stopped its attack and instead flew towards Mori Xia. As soon as it left the ground, nine layers of lightning struck down on it.

"How could I let you leave like this! You were having a good time striking me, weren't you? Now it's your turn to taste what it's like to be struck by lightning!"

Xiang Ying used his hand as a knife, making nine consecutive cuts, each one bursting with astonishing lightning.

Meanwhile, Li Xin below gathered vortex-like energy in both hands, using a powerful suction force to hold the mirror image tightly, preventing it from leaving.

Hmph, even if they can't beat this mirror image head-on, can't the two of them even delay it?

With Li Xin and Xiang Ying blocking their way, the mirror image was unable to return to help in time. Mao Lixia breathed a sigh of relief, then bit her tongue and spat out a mouthful of blood to draw a talisman in the air.

"Heaven and Earth are boundless, the profound mind and the true Dharma!"

Mao Lixia formed hand seals and propelled the blood talisman towards the bronze mirror.

This blood talisman is a talisman developed by the "Mending Heaven Pavilion" over a thousand years to break various formations of the "Mysterious Heart Orthodox Sect". It has miraculous effects on various spells of the "Mysterious Heart Orthodox Sect", but it requires the consumption of one's own essence blood to cast.

The blood talisman struck the bronze mirror, and Mori's blood essence dissolved into it. The quietly floating bronze mirror trembled, and the light surrounding it flickered, causing even the reflection below to shimmer.

Sensing the danger, the mirror image became even more anxious to return to the rescue, but the two creatures beside it were in the way. It clasped its hands together, and a pair of giant hands descended from the sky, slamming Li Xin and Xiang Ying to the ground.

After dealing with the two troublesome guys, Mirror Image was about to leave when he found his feet being held back by something. Looking down, he saw Li Xin and Xiang Ying.

Do you think we're so easily fooled?

Li Xin and Xiang Ying worked together to pull the mirror image down. Li Xin used the "Golden Snake Entwining Silk Hand" to lock the mirror image in place, while Xiang Ying unleashed a flurry of wild punches at it. When faced with a life-or-death crisis, these two extraordinary experts fought like street thugs.

Although this method is unsightly, it is effective and has indeed managed to entangle the mirror image.

Morishia on the "Zigong" breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this scene. If that mirror image had come up, with her strength, she wouldn't have been able to withstand even one of its attacks.

Although the bronze mirror's light had faded, the formation remained intact, indicating that it was still functioning. The blood talisman had only weakened the formation, but it had not completely destroyed it.

Without much hesitation, Mao Lixia bit her tongue again and cast the Blood Talisman.

Just as she was drawing the blood talisman, Mori Xia felt dizzy and almost lost her balance, falling off the "coffin".

Although this blood talisman is miraculous, it must be used with one's essence and blood, and drawing the talisman also requires a great deal of mental energy.

How precious is human essence and blood? The essence and blood consumed in one blood talisman is enough to make one feel listless. Mao Lixia spat out blood from the tip of her tongue twice in a row, so the consumption was naturally even greater. When she finished drawing the blood talisman halfway, her "essence, energy and spirit" were already depleted and she could not continue.