I am a prince in Zhutian Films

Chapter 507 Laughing at the World and Emerging from the Mountain

"A single, devastating blow!"

After Ying Xun's roar, the heavens and earth trembled violently, and an even more deafening roar rose up.

boom! !

The sky shattered, the earth tore apart, and a huge, abyss-like blade spread out, destroying everything in its path. Even dimensional space seemed to be cleaved open by the blade, with black cracks appearing. Wind and clouds surged, lightning raged, and a scene of apocalyptic devastation unfolded.

Everything in the heavens and on earth seemed to be filled with fear and trembling at this moment.

Ying Xun's hand holding the knife remained completely still, his entire being like a clay sculpture, able to remain like that until the world is destroyed.

Or perhaps, in that instant, he unleashed a world-shaking strike, which is why there was a deafening roar like thunder exploding in one's ears, causing one's heart to tremble, and a change in the color of the heavens and earth.

Still shaken, Hayato Ten'in vaguely sensed that Ying Xun had indeed made a slash earlier.

Although he didn't see it, and no one could ever see how Ying Xun unleashed that strike, the speed of that strike was simply too fast, surpassing light and everything else in the world.

But that's not important. What's important is what exactly this strike cut off.

Hayato Tenkaku turned his head.

Then, he was completely stunned on the spot.

Because he finally understood what Ying Xun had severed with that one strike.

—A city was destroyed.

A bustling imperial city.

Although the Japanese imperial city was not as prosperous as the capital of the Central Plains, it has now disappeared from the earth, with only the remaining ruins proving that it once existed.

Men and women, young and old, rich and poor, suffering and joy... all these things in the city, at this moment, returned to nothingness, there was no longer any distinction between high and low, noble and base, everything returned to equality.

Under this devastating blow, all beings are equal!
Because this one strike will only bring... death.

Death is the final destination for all living beings, and also the greatest equality among all living beings.

"One strike... wipes out a city!"

Even though Hayato Ten'in was the leader of the Hidden Sword School, and arguably the strongest being besides the Boss and the Great Demon God, he was still shocked by this strike, his face filled with disbelief, as if he were in a dream.

Is there really such a thing as a single, devastating blow that can wipe out a massive city inhabited by hundreds of thousands of people?!

This is just too terrifying!
Even his master, the chief, would likely have no choice but to surrender and await death if faced with this strike.

Suddenly, Hayato Ten'in remembered the list of panic that had come from the Central Plains that he had seen before.

The list of terrifying moves records an unparalleled and invincible technique.

Legend has it that this move only appeared during the Three Kingdoms period more than a thousand years ago. It is not only fast enough to transcend time and space, but also incredibly powerful, capable of truly overthrowing a city.

And this move is—a love that could topple cities.

Ying Xun's devastating strike is probably no less impressive than his love story.

How could I possibly handle a strike like that?!

For a moment, a sense of despair enveloped Hayato Tenkaku.

But soon, he snapped back to attention, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.

"It cannot be denied that Ying Xun's martial arts are far superior to mine, but such a strike will inevitably deplete his true energy and physical strength. In this light, now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Hayato Ten'in muttered to himself, but before he could make a move, a clear voice rang out behind him.

"Indeed, this strike severely damaged my strength."

Hayato Ten'in was shocked and turned around abruptly. He saw Ying Xun, dressed in a green robe, standing not far away with his wife, Youruo, smiling at him.

“This ‘City-Shattering Strike’ was created by Guan Yu, the Martial Saint. Guan Yu is revered as the Martial Saint, and his cultivation is earth-shattering. But even he needs to recuperate for several months after using this move.” Ying Xun’s face was quite pale, and his breath was extremely weak. “So… logically speaking, now is indeed the best time for you to make your move.”

Hayato Tenkaku didn't hesitate at all; with a "clang," he drew his sword—Battle Soul.

The Battle Spirit is the sword of Yagyu Muki, the Japanese sword saint three hundred years ago. Yagyu Muki once used this sword to defeat the Central Plains sword saint three hundred years ago.

The moment the battle spirit was unsheathed, the boiling and violent airflow suddenly exploded on Hayato Ten'in's body, transforming into scorching flames that rose up.

Then, a series of "click, click" sounds rang out.

Centered on Hayato Tenkaku, scorching flames scattered, and the ground beneath his feet cracked one after another.

The moisture in the air evaporates with every breath, and even hard stones burst open from the intense heat.

This is precisely the Path of Crimson Fire, formed by Hayato Ten'in integrating his family's martial arts into the myriad paths of the forest.

"die!!"

Hayato Ten'in merged with his sword, roared, and transformed into a raging crimson dragon of flames, charging towards Ying Xun.

Wherever the fire dragon passed, the air twisted and deformed, and all life withered.

"Don't rush me, I haven't finished speaking yet."

As he spoke, a mocking smile appeared on Ying Xun's face. He directly activated the Crimson Fire Divine Art, causing a ball of flame to ignite on his arm. He clenched his fingers into a fist and threw a heavy punch at the fire dragon that Hayato Ten'in had transformed into: "I said it was the best time, but that doesn't mean you are my opponent. Although I have consumed a lot of energy, my recovery speed is also very fast."

boom! !

With a muffled thud, flames scattered, and a faint wail of a fire dragon seemed to echo through the air before the fire dragon exploded completely.

Hayato Tenka, who was hiding inside the fire dragon's body, was thrown backward and flew out, spitting out blood.

However, he reacted extremely quickly, spinning in mid-air and using the force of Ying Xun's punch to circulate his true energy, he fled into the distance.

"Heh~ You think you can escape?"

Ying Xun chuckled lightly, but did not pursue. Instead, he extended his palm towards Hayato Ten'in from afar.

In an instant, the clouds in the sky gathered and suddenly transformed into a giant hand, which slammed down on Hayato Ten'in who was fleeing.

Boom! !
The mountains shook and the earth trembled, as if a dragon were turning over, stirring up a cloud of dust.

Hayato Ten'in, who had withstood the blow, did not die. Despite his severe injuries, he activated the Myriad Paths of the Forest and vanished without a trace.

"He... ran away?!"

You Ruo was startled at first, then asked suspiciously, "You didn't let him escape on purpose, did you?"

"if not."

Ying Xun smiled and said calmly, "If it weren't for the need to use him to lure out the brothers Xiao Jingtian and Xiao Aoshi, he would have been dead by that last stab."

"I knew it! How come he was the only one who dodged Qingcheng's attack? It turns out you did it on purpose."

You Ruo smiled knowingly, then asked, "What do we do next?"

The three largest forces in Japan are the Japanese imperial family, which annexed the Wushin Jue Palace; the Hidden Sword School led by Hayato Ten'yō; and the Xuanhua.

Now, the Japanese imperial family and the Hidden Sword School have been nearly wiped out by Qingcheng's single strike, leaving only the Xuanhua ship. Therefore... it goes without saying what Ying Xun needs to do next.

"The Xuanhua Shipwreck was massacred."

……

Several days later, at Fire Dragon Mountain.

Huolong Mountain is an active volcano that erupted once a century ago. Thick smoke billowed into the sky, lava and fire surged endlessly, and volcanic ash covered the earth like a blizzard, extinguishing all life.

In recent years, although Huolong Mountain has not erupted, the sound of gurgling lava can be heard when you get close, so there is no one living within a hundred miles.

But today, someone has come to Fire Dragon Mountain.

This person was none other than Hayato Amagami, who had fled from the Edo Imperial City.

"Halt, Sect Master Hayato. The chief is in seclusion in Fire Dragon Mountain and cannot be seen at the moment."

Just as Hayato Ten'in was preparing to climb the mountain, two figures suddenly appeared on the usually deserted Fire Dragon Mountain, blocking his path. These two were undoubtedly top-notch masters in the world, but here they were merely guards.

"Go and report to the chief, I have something very important to report." Hayato Ten'in was pale, his body swaying, and there was a pool of blood on his chest. He looked extremely disheveled.

This surprised the two who stopped him. The leader of the Hayato Sect was the eldest master's favorite disciple. He had inherited the eldest master's true teachings in both martial arts and scheming. In the world today, besides the eldest master and the Great Demon God, who else could seriously injure him like this?
"Master Hayato, our leader is currently in a crucial period of seclusion. He previously instructed us that even if the sky were to fall, we must not allow anyone to disturb his seclusion. We hope you will understand."

“Guntian, this matter concerns the entire East Japan. I must see my master today.”

Hayato Ten'in roared angrily, gathering his remaining strength to strike at the two of them.

Although the two gatekeepers were skilled, they were still a step below Hayato Ten'in. Despite each managing to deflect one of Hayato Ten'in's palm strikes, they were still forced to fly backward, clearing the way.

However, although Hayato Tenkaku repelled the two, he was still unable to climb the mountain.

Because more figures flashed out from Mount Fire Dragon and surrounded Hayato Ten'in in the blink of an eye.

Including the two gatekeepers who were sent flying and then returned, there were a total of forty-nine people. Each of them was a top-notch expert in the world, and the forty-nine people were connected by their breaths, forming a large formation.

Even Hayato Tenkaku in his prime would have found it extremely difficult to break through this formation, let alone now that he is seriously injured.

"Sect Leader Hayato, please step back for now. Don't put us all in a difficult position. I can assure you that I will inform the Chief as soon as he emerges from seclusion."

Hayato Ten'yō did not retreat.

His aura flowed, his eyes were icy cold, and he exuded a murderous intent.

Clearly, he intended to force his way through the crowd.

The figures didn't try to persuade him any further; they simply waited quietly for Hayato Ten'in to make his move.

Just as the two sides were locked in a standoff, a deep voice came down from the mountain.

"Hayato, what business do you have with your master?"

As these words were spoken, a figure appeared atop the Fire Dragon Mountain and slowly walked down from the summit.

This is a burly middle-aged man with a slightly round face and several small braids at the back of his head, which makes him look rather comical.

He wore a blue robe covered with symbols resembling the Bagua (Eight Trigrams), and his expression was calm and serene, neither sad nor happy. He exuded an extraordinary aura, like a deity worthy of worship.

This person was none other than Hayato Ten'in's master, the head of the Xuanhua, Xiao Aoshi.

The forty-nine figures knelt on one knee the moment they saw him appear, shouting "Big Boss!" with utmost respect.

"Master."

Hayato Ten'in bowed and replied, "Previously, when Ying Xun crossed the sea, you instructed your disciple to help the Emperor repel the enemy and to place the Hidden Sword School's influence into the court. But now... a problem has arisen."

"Oh, what's the problem?"

Xiao Aoshi's steps were not fast, but his speed was not slow either. In just a few breaths, he had arrived in front of everyone from the mountaintop, and his whole being was filled with a feeling of embracing all things.

“That Ying Xun wiped out the Edo Imperial City with a single stroke. The Emperor died, and the imperial family line is probably only left with scattered branches in various places. Also, the Hidden Sword School that I have been building for many years has also been completely wiped out. Only I am left among the high-ranking members of the Hidden Sword School.”

Hayato Ten'in's voice trembled with lingering fear. That devastating slash was truly terrifying; even now, recalling it still sent chills down his spine.

"what?!"

Xiao Aoshi was startled, and as if shrinking the distance to an inch, he suddenly appeared in front of Hayato Ten'in, his brows furrowed as he said, "Tell me in detail what exactly happened?!"

"Yes, Master."

Hayato Tenkaku recounted in detail everything that had happened in the Edo Imperial City a few days prior.

When he spoke of that devastating blow, fear involuntarily surfaced in his eyes.

It was as if I were seeing once again a peerless, invincible blade that shouldn't belong to the mortal realm.

“In the entire imperial city, apart from me, not a single person survived. Regardless of age or gender, everyone died under that single, breathtaking blade. Although I escaped from Ying Xun's clutches thanks to the Myriad Paths of the Netherworld passed down by you, Master, I was also severely injured by him, cough cough... cough cough..."

"Are you telling the truth?!"

Xiao Aoshi stared intently at Hayato Ten'in, speaking almost word by word.

"If I utter a single falsehood, may I be struck by lightning!" Hayato Ten'in swore.

Xiao Aoshi nodded without speaking. With his Myriad Paths of Senluo Heart, he sensed Hayato Ten'in's injuries and, after confirming them, let out a long breath.

In fact, he knew perfectly well that Hayato Ten'in would never lie to him.

After all, such a lie was too clumsy; a little investigation would have been enough to find out whether the Edo Imperial City still existed.

However... it's hard to believe that a single stroke could wipe a prosperous capital city off the ground.

Let alone him, even his elder brother Xiao Jingtian, and even his father, that old man, probably couldn't do it when they were at their prime and before their virginity was depleted.

However, after unleashing such a strike, Ying Xun must have suffered a severe blow.

Otherwise, Hayato Tenkaku would not have been able to escape with his life.

Xiao Aoshi's face showed a thoughtful expression, but in reality, he was in a terrible mood, far from the calm and composed demeanor he appeared to be.

He appears to have exceptional cultivation, ranking among the top five and vying for the top three among the current masters. However, he is similar to Emperor Shitian, relying on his superior cultivation to achieve favorable outcomes. He has never experienced a comeback against adversity. Once things are out of his control, he becomes somewhat helpless.

After pondering for a while, Xiao Aoshi finally uttered a sentence.

"Let's go back to the Xuanhua first, find Ebizo and ask him for more information."

The Xuanhua Company has seven leaders: Xiao Aoshi, Naito Masato, Hisaura Minosuke, Ebizo, Oe Takashi, Bu Xiangshan, and Bu Jingyun's father, Bu Yuanting.

The fourth leader, Ebizo, was in charge of intelligence gathering, and his martial art was called "Sea Treasure Change".

In the original storyline, he was sent to infiltrate Lian Chengzhi's inner circle as an undercover agent. In order to verify whether Lian Chengzhi was a member of Tianze, he launched an attack on him and lost an arm in battle with Xuanwu Jun. Later, he found Lian Chengzhi unconscious on the shore and wanted to kill him, but Lian Chengzhi killed him instead. However, he was very happy before he died because he believed that Lian Chengzhi was the member of Tianze that Xiao Ao Shi was looking for.

It can be said that among the Xuanhua ship crew, he was the most loyal to Xiao Aoshi.

(End of this chapter)