Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

Cough cough—cough cough—!
The bullets surged forth in an impenetrable torrent, firing at Nanzo Photon.

Every shot hits a vital spot!

unfortunately,

With Nanzo Mitsuko's martial arts skills and her mastery of the Divine Refinement Realm, even if she fired a gun at close range, it would only pose a threat to her.

At this moment, Chen Jie, who was working with Princess Lingyue, was at a complete disadvantage against her.

Next,
Chen Jie and Li Lingyue, one in front and one behind, felt as if the blade's momentum was just a gust of wind.

The blade was sharp and swift as lightning.

Every strike from Nanzo Mitsuko was a fatal blow, terrifying and unavoidable.

Her martial arts skills were so high that they exceeded the limits of what Chen Jie and Li Lingyue could handle.

Although Chen Jie had reached the late stage of the Spirit Refining Realm, his martial arts power exertion level was far inferior to his opponent's.

Therefore,
At this moment, he could only defend himself by launching a saturation counterattack with his pistol.

Nanzo Mitsuko knew that she didn't have much time left, even though she had an absolute advantage.

But this is, after all, the main headquarters of Ximen Hall, located in the western district of Beijing.

Xi Mentang's personal guards, the Imperial Guards, and others could arrive at any time to provide support.

not to mention,
This is, after all, the capital city, and the Imperial Guards and the Grand Eunuch are not far away.

If we cannot retreat within ten minutes, it will be extremely dangerous.

We must act swiftly and kill Chen Jie, then retreat and leave the capital.

Clang—!
Nanzo Mitsuko's samurai sword slashed, thrust, and stabbed, its moves unpredictable, as it attacked Chen Jie.

In an instant, she had already unleashed more than thirty moves.

However, to her extreme dismay, Chen Jie was carrying six magazines.

Although her offensive was fierce, it was difficult for her to break through Chen Jie's pistol defense while she was being restrained by Li Lingyue.

At this time,

After seeing Chen Jie suppress Nanzo Guangzi with his gun, Li Lingyue immediately launched a fierce attack with her knife.

However, the combat power of a master of the Qi-opening stage is something that the master of the Qi-transforming stage cannot shake.

Nanzo Mitsuko remained unmoved, gripping his katana with both hands, unleashing a series of sword strikes that quickly enveloped Chen Jie and Li Lingyue.

A strong wind howled, the sword intent was sharp and domineering, and the speed was faster than the two people could react.

of course,

Her core offensive strategy has always revolved around Chen Jie.

Half a minute later,
Nanzo Mitsuko frowned slightly, inwardly shocked.

Chen Jie's high level of vigilance during their wedding night surprised her greatly.

The key is,
Chen Jie's peak combat power exceeded her expectations.

Based on previous deductions, Xi Mentang Chen Jie's martial arts skills were only at the Iron Bone Dark Force level.

However, the combat power he is currently displaying far surpasses that of ordinary experts who have mastered the Marrow Transformation Technique.

Especially when using a pistol, his combat power is almost comparable to that of the Blood-Breaking Pill Force.

Despite half a minute of relentless attacks, Nanzo Mitsuko was unable to kill his opponent.

Especially with Li Lingyue holding her back from behind, she knew that assassinating Chen Jie would not be an easy task.

Clang——!
In an instant,
She slashed horizontally with her sword, aiming for Chen Jie's vital heart.

at the same time,

She kicked out with one leg, using the momentum of her body to hook her other leg back, aiming directly at Chen Jie's wrist.

The combined sword and leg techniques unleash attacks from different directions, with movements that are seamless and fluid.

Outside the room,
The fierce battle between Yokoyama Sora and Kou Yin has also reached a fever pitch.

The two sides were evenly matched, and neither could gain the upper hand.

at this time,

Nanzo Photon unleashed its full power, and its offensive speed began to accelerate.

The situation was precarious, and Chen Jie was forced to retreat continuously.

in fact,

Chen Jie understood his current situation. Although he had temporarily blocked Nanzo Guangzi's attack with a barrage of pistols.

but,

The fierce wind, however, caused him a great deal of suffering.

That domineering and incomparable sword force seemed to be tearing his willpower apart, causing him indescribable discomfort.

This absolute disadvantage meant that Chen Jie absolutely could not back down.

If even a hint of fear shows in your heart, you will fall into an abyss of no return.

Seeing that Nanzo's attacks were getting faster and faster, and that he was launching another fierce offensive, Li Lingyue had no choice but to fight to the death.

Today is her wedding day.

She would not allow anyone to harm Chen Jie.

then,

She gritted her teeth and instantly boosted her combat power to its peak, completely disregarding Nanzo Mitsuko's katana.

"A sword strike that shakes the heavens!"

Li Lingyue unleashed the most lethal move of the "Jingyun Sword Technique," stabbing down at Nanzo Guangzi.

This is a desperate, lose-lose-lose strategy, a willingness to die for the cause.

In an instant, her combat power more than doubled.

Woohoo——!
The entire room was enveloped by this sword technique.

A full moon emerged from the dark clouds.

The world was suddenly bathed in light!
-

The fierce fighting inside the room and the intense battle in the courtyard finally alerted the elite troops of Ximen Hall.

This is the main headquarters of Ximen Hall!

Although most of the 5,000 troops stationed by Ximen Tang in the capital were in military camps in the suburbs.

but,

Tonight is Chen Jie's wedding night, how could Ximentang's elite troops possibly let their guard down?

At least a thousand people were stationed around the entire Ximentang headquarters to guard the area.

After Aunt Thirteen and Eighth Sister fired their shots, the elite troops of Ximen Hall stationed outside the main altar rushed over.

However, they have not yet entered the main compound of the Ximentang headquarters.

Unexpectedly, eight top-tier experts from the Black Dragon Society blocked the path of Ximen Hall's elites.

in addition,

All the Green Gang members who had been lying in wait in Beijing were mobilized.

The main compound of Ximentang was not large, making it difficult for others to rush in all at once.

Therefore,
Whether it was the eight top-tier masters of the Black Dragon Society or the elite members of the Green Gang, they could only block the reinforcements from the Ximen Hall outside the main compound of the Ximen Hall headquarters.

Their sole objective was to buy more time for Yokoyama Sora and Nanzo Mitsuko to kill Chen Jie.

At this time,

Xi Mentang's personal guards all gathered around, realizing that something had happened.

Thirteen Aunt hurriedly ordered them to attack Chen Jie's new house, hoping to stop Nanzo Mitsuko's assassination attempt.

However, the personal guards found it difficult to get close to experts like Nanzo Mitsuko and Yokoyama Sora, who possessed powerful internal energy.

Especially now that it's nighttime, the surrounding area isn't an open space.

They could barely make out any figures, so they dared not fire their guns easily for fear of injuring their own men.

Liu Qi, carrying an assault rifle, rushed to the door of the bridal chamber.

Unexpectedly, he was thrown back by a burst of energy and was instantly sent flying backward, lying on the ground unable to get up.

In a battle of this level, those below the Inner Strength level cannot even get close.

In the front yard, Thirteenth Aunt, Liu Bamei, and Tang Feng's personal guards were surrounded by elite members of the Green Gang and experts from the Black Dragon Society.

The Black Dragon Society and the Green Gang were very well prepared for tonight's assassination.

For a while,
Thirteenth Aunt, Eighth Sister, Tang Feng, and the others could only retreat to a corner to protect themselves.

Tang Feng held an assault rifle in his hand, his heart filled with anxiety.

Since he was seriously injured in Songjiang Prefecture, he has been recuperating for several months, missing many opportunities to make meritorious contributions.

Meng Hu has now become a major general guarding Suzhou Prefecture!

As soon as Tang Feng recovered a little, he immediately asked Chen Jie to let him return to the team.

This time, for Chen Jie's wedding, Tang Feng rejoined the team and took charge of all matters related to the personal guard.

But unexpectedly, on this special day, they encountered another assassination attempt.

Tang Feng even wondered if he was possessed by a 'god of disaster'.

Faced with the current situation, he could only worry in his heart. He was unable to break the deadlock in the short term, as the Black Dragon Society and the Green Gang were working together to block him.

"Hmph! You've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you for a long time—!"

at this time,

A cold snort came from not far away.

A suffocating atmosphere enveloped the world.

Liu Sheng Bu Huo, who was directing the Black Dragon Society's elite forces to block Xi Men Tang's personal guards, was greatly surprised when he sensed a presence in the distance.

This person's aura was too strong, even more terrifying than Yokoyama Sora and Nanzo Mitsuko.

Damn it—!
Have the top experts of the Great Qian Dynasty arrived so quickly?

Just as Liu Sheng was filled with shock, two figures flew over from a distance.

Under the moonlight, it was clear that both men were elderly.

The person walking in front was wearing a brand new outfit.

His face was fair, and his hair was snow-white, making it impossible to judge his age.

The other person, though not tall, possessed unfathomable skill.

Liu Sheng Bu Huo took two steps back and frowned slightly.

He recognized one of the two old men as the shorter one in the back – Cao Shaoqing!

As for the elderly man with snow-white hair walking in front, although Yagyu Moko didn't recognize him, it wasn't hard to guess.

He is none other than Guan Shanyue, the renowned Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Department of the Great Qian Dynasty!

Then,

Following behind the two old men came more than a dozen top experts.

Each of them was a powerful expert at the Yi Sui Hua Jin realm, and their strength was no less than that of Linghu Qiannian.

These people were all stewards of the Imperial Household Department, personally led by Guan Shanyue, the Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Department.

hiss--!
Upon witnessing the scene before him, Yagyu Fusuke was filled with utter horror.

He never expected that his assassination attempt on Chen Jie of Ximen Hall would be thwarted once again.

Firstly, the time to make a move had not yet come, but a woman discovered their whereabouts, forcing the Black Dragon Society to act prematurely.

Then,

Despite working together, the assassins Mitsuko Nanzo and Sora Yokoyama, who were in charge of the attack, failed to succeed for a long time.

How could this be?
The top experts of the Great Qian Dynasty's inner palace have arrived!
Will we fail again this time?

Guan Shanyue looked up at the direction of Chen Jie's new house, his face expressionless.

With his spiritual senses, he knew that Chen Jie and Princess Lingyue were in a fierce battle, but were currently safe.

at this time,

Thirteen Aunt and her elite guards were cornered by experts from the Black Dragon Society and the Green Gang.

Guan Shanyue nodded in acknowledgment.

Wow——!
Cao Shaoqing pushed off with his feet, and charged forward with the chief steward behind him.

He is a master of the Qi-opening meridians; once he makes a move, it's like a tiger among sheep, unstoppable.

Guan Shanyue didn't stop; he rushed towards Chen Jie's room like a gust of wind.

In the courtyard of the Ximen Hall headquarters, among all the top experts of the Black Dragon Society, Liu Sheng Bu Huo was the strongest in terms of combat power.

He directed the other experts to do their utmost to block the attacks of the imperial guards.

Simultaneously,

He himself stood in the way of the mansion's entrance, blocking the Ximen Hall guards from entering, refusing to budge an inch.

Sword intent! Controlling the sword with intent!

Clang!
The katana was instantly drawn and floated into the air.

A clang of blades echoed around, the light of the blades sharp and domineering, giving people an endless sense of oppression.

this moment.

Liu Sheng Bu Huo possessed a formidable aura, like "one man guarding the pass against ten thousand."

at this time,

Tang Feng, a member of the personal guard, finally recovered.

He shouted, ordering his guards to gather together, grab their assault rifles, and launch an attack on the elite forces of the Black Dragon Society and the Green Gang.

Cough cough—cough cough—!
As long as they are not confined to a narrow corner, once they enter an open space, the assault rifles in the hands of the guards will be able to unleash their power, and even a Blood Pill Realm expert will have to avoid their attacks.

The guards were all highly skilled and handpicked.

Many of them had followed Chen Jie through numerous bloody battles and were incredibly experienced, making them far more formidable than ordinary Ximen Hall soldiers.

The Black Dragon Society's top-tier experts were suddenly caught in a fierce battle.

After Tang Feng recovered, he picked up his assault rifle and opened fire.

Although he had been seriously injured, his strength was much weaker than at his peak.

but,

Concerned for Chen Jie's safety, he once again charged to the front, firing wildly with his rifle.

In less than ten seconds, a Black Dragon Society ninja who was practicing Blood Pill Technique was hit by an assault rifle bullet and fell to the ground instantly.

As Cao Shaoqing charged in, the situation was quickly stabilized.

Then,

Guan Shanyue let out a fierce roar, spread his five fingers, and grabbed at Liu Sheng Bu Huo, who was standing at the door of the new house.

hiss--!
Liu Sheng Bu Huo felt that Guan Shan Yue's claw attack looked very casual and simple, seemingly without any extraordinary features.

but,

This single claw contains countless variations, its depths unfathomable.

Woohoo——!
The air seemed to be torn apart the moment the claw shadow approached.

A ferocious gust of wind swept down, making it difficult for Yagyu Fusaku to breathe.

at the same time,

He seemed to hear a thunderous roar in his ears, and he was horrified.

What kind of killer move is this?!

but,

At this moment, he had no time to think. He could only swing his long sword and slash down at Guan Shanyue.

Clang——!
A crisp sound.

As Yagyu Fusuke unleashed his sword strike, he suddenly realized that his all-out, seemingly certain strike had struck nothing but thin air, leaving no point of contact.

It felt as if a single strike, imbued with the essence, energy, and spirit of one's being, was suddenly unleashed upon oneself.

This feeling is awful!

"Humph! It's too much!"

Guan Shanyue snorted coldly, his hands continuing to claw.

Woohoo——!
The surroundings were instantly enveloped in claw shadows.

Nine Yin White Bone Claw - Netherworld Probing Claw!
This claw strike was incredibly powerful. It slammed down on Liu Shengfu's skull with unstoppable force.

The ultimate technique of the Great Inner Claw Kung Fu!
This Nine Yin White Bone Claw is even more powerful than the Dragon Claw Hand.

Anyone facing a 'Netherworld Claw' will be utterly shattered.

With a single claw strike, it startled heaven and earth, and moved even the gods and ghosts to tears!

Spike, seal, crack, suck, claw!
The five forces, with their endless variations, sealed off all of Yagyu Buko's escape routes, leaving him with no way to avoid them.

"not good--!"

Liu Sheng Bu Huo was greatly surprised.

one move!
Damn it—how could this happen?
They couldn't withstand a single move!
That's right,

He could feel that his energy was being locked down by the other party, and he had lost all initiative!
Guan Shanyue unleashed a single claw strike, completely sealing off his sword attack.

Yagyu Fukuo is the head of the Yagyu family in Japan, and his martial arts skills are renowned throughout the East.

Even among the major martial arts families in Japan, Yagyu Fukuo was considered a top expert.

He secluded himself for thirteen years to practice his swordsmanship, and his martial arts skills broke through to the late stage of the "Blood-Moving Pill Force".

but,

He found himself completely unable to withstand Guan Shanyue's claw attack!
too strong!
Such terrifying combat power caused Yagyu Fukuko to lose the courage to resist.

but,

After all, he was a top master of Japanese martial arts, adhering to the way of the samurai, and his will was unbreakable.

this moment.

His gaze turned cold, and he gripped his katana with both hands, slashing diagonally.

Sacrifice Technique - Body and Blade as One!

He poured his life into this strike, bracing himself against Guan Shanyue's claw attack.

But at that very moment, Guan Shanyue suddenly withdrew his claw technique.

His hand changed direction, grabbed a door panel, and threw it into the room.

boom!
A loud noise came from inside the room.

Chen Jie fired several shots, but Nanzo Mitsuko dodged them.

Immediately afterwards, his pistol was once again deflected by a knife and flew out of his hand.

at this time,

He could no longer hold on, so he took five or six steps back and leaned against the pillar by the door of the room.

"puff--!"

He coughed up a mouthful of blood, and Chen Jie felt his internal organs churning violently.

Can't stop!
The opponent's martial arts level was too high. The violent shockwave from that force almost killed me instantly, even with just a light touch.

Nanzo Mitsuko was overjoyed to see that he had made Chen Jie vomit blood with a single move.

Take advantage of the victory!

She believed that she only needed to hit Chen Jie once more to kill him.

Clang!
With a single thrust, like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, he aimed straight for Chen Jie's throat.

At this moment, Chen Jie's escape route was blocked.

With nowhere to escape and nowhere to avoid it, he was about to be killed by a single blow.

Li Lingyue, who was attacking from behind Nanzo Guangzi, was extremely anxious when she saw Chen Jie coughing up blood and injured.

In desperation, she swung her long sword and lunged forward, trying to use her body to block Nanzo Mitsuko's next strike.

Nanzo Mitsuko's stab was about to pierce Chen Jie's throat.

A hint of joy finally appeared on her face.

but,

Just then, Li Lingyue actually used her body to block her samurai sword.

Nanzo Photon's sword stance remained unchanged; she was confident that she could kill Chen Jie the moment Li Lingyue lunged at her!

Bang-!
Just at the critical moment, a dark figure suddenly appeared with lightning speed, blocking her katana.

"Baka—what is this?"

Nanzo Mitsuko roared in surprise.

She swung her katana three times in quick succession, shattering the black shadow that suddenly flew towards her.

Click——!
A deafening sound echoed throughout the surrounding area.

Nanzo Mitsuko then realized that it was just a door panel! (End of Chapter)