Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

hiss--!
Many of the core members of the Ximen Hall on both sides of the Yangtze River saw the scene on the ferry deck through their binoculars.

Suddenly,

Almost everyone was completely stunned and couldn't help but gasp.

Many people even put down their binoculars, rubbed their eyes, and wondered if they were seeing things.

I must be seeing things!

They didn't even see how Chen Jie drew his sword; they only saw a flash of light.

Next,
Everyone lay down on the deck of the ferry.

Twenty meters away from the ferry, the four chief stewards of the Imperial Household Agency, who had been forced back by Chiba Teru's single strike, were even more stunned and speechless.

Countless eyes were fixed on the figure on the Yangtze River ferry, almost unable to believe it was real.

Even Chiba Teru, the high-ranking member of the Eastern Ninja Clan who looked down upon all living beings, was stunned at this moment.

too fast!
Chen Jie's sword strike just now overturned everyone's understanding.

This is not merely the sword intent of the extreme realm, but a cross-border killing sword strike unleashed from the Blood Refining Force realm.

Even Chiba Teru felt a chill run down his spine at the sight of that sword intent.

Chen Jie ignored the gazes around him and instead looked at Ao Hu, the leader of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals of the Hidden Sect.

Hurry and kill!
He is not a good man.

The other person was filled with murderous intent; even with a broken leg, their eyes were filled with resentment.

Therefore,
Chen Jie could not possibly spare the other party's life.

The opportunity to kill is fleeting!
Once the Japanese ninja Chiba Teru realizes what's happening, it won't be so easy for him to kill Aoko again.

If this bastard escapes, he will definitely become a major threat in the future.

Whoosh-!
The Wuji Sword in Chen Jie's hand rose into the air once again.

Then,

His figure vanished instantly, a sharp and domineering killing intent locking onto the Aohu.

The mastiff sensed danger and felt a chill run down its spine.

He propped himself up with one hand, concentrating all his strength in his palm.

boom--!
A deep, muffled sound rang out.

A powerful expert who has reached the Great Perfection of the Meridian Opening Qi realm possesses extraordinary skill.

On the steel deck of the ferry, a huge palm print was created by his palm strike.

Then,

His body soared into the air, like a hawk taking flight, and swept towards the spot where Chiba Teru stood.

At the same time, he shouted in a panic:
"Lord Chiba! Help me—!"

Chiba Teru, standing on the other end of the deck, felt his strength surge.

boom--!
A powerful shockwave swept down from him toward Chen Jie.

Simultaneously,

The domineering voice echoed across the Yangtze River.

"Baka—Stop!"

This voice, like that of the Yamata no Orochi, gave people an immense sense of oppression.

Whoosh!
Then,

He wielded his Japanese samurai sword and slashed at the fleeing tiger with a single blow.

The Great Eastern Style of Swordsmanship - Wind-Breaking One-Slash Slash!
This strike wasn't meant to kill, but rather to stop Chen Jie's pursuit!
The blade flashed like lightning, merging with Chiba Hikaru's body.

Man and knife unite!

In an instant, the blade appeared behind the mastiff.

have to say,

The sword style of the Japanese martial art "Daito-ryu Aikido" is indeed powerful.

Even in terms of the inheritance of swordsmanship, the Daito-ryu swordsmanship and the Muki swordsmanship have something in common.

Chiba Teru's strike was timed perfectly.

With a single strike, he instantly appeared behind the Ao Hu, blocking Chen Jie's cold sword light.

but,

Just as their swords were about to clash, Chen Jie suddenly vanished from his spot.

next moment,
Suddenly, the mastiff and tiger stopped.

Puff-!
He fell from the sky and crashed onto the ferry deck.

At this moment, his mind went blank as he stared at Chiba Teru, who was only five meters away.

Cough cough—cough cough—!
The tiger coughed violently, its voice trembling as it cried out, "Lord Chiba—save me! Save me—!"

The words are not finished yet.

Pfft——!
A trickle of blood gradually appeared on his neck.

Gurgle—!
Then blood gushed out, and his head rolled forward, landing right at Chiba Teru's feet.

The head is in a different place!

The tiger's blood instantly stained the deck red from its neck.

The mastiff's head, which had rolled to Chiba Teru's feet, stared wide-eyed, its death unresolved.

Chen Jie held a long sword in his hand, looked at Chiba Teru opposite him, a smile on his face, and said:

"Chiba Teru, now it's your turn! I hope your skills won't disappoint me!"

"Before I kill Miyamoto Musashi, I'll use you as a sacrifice to my sword!"

The voice, carrying a hint of unwavering conviction, echoed across the Yangtze River.

—Before I kill Miyamoto Musashi, I'll use you as a sacrifice for my sword!
How domineering this is!
The four chief eunuchs of the Imperial Palace froze instantly.

Everyone looked up at that tall, slender figure, and it seemed as if their blood was being ignited.

this moment,
In the minds of the four chief stewards, there were only two words—Sword Saint!
Only a sword saint could possess such a powerful conviction, capable of shaking the hearts and minds of everyone.

but,

Chen Jie was clearly only a martial artist at the Blood Pill Force level, and had not even broken through to the Meridian Qi, let alone the peak of martial arts, the Divine Indestructible Realm. How could he unleash the will of a Sword Saint?
what is the problem?

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Chiba Teru gripped his Japanese samurai sword tightly, his previous calm demeanor completely gone.

He stared coldly at the head of the mastiff that had rolled to his feet.

From the expression on the tiger's face, one can see that he was filled with fear, resentment, and horror before his death.

He seemed to be speaking silently to Chiba Teru:

"No, I don't want to die! I don't want to die!"

"Lord Chiba, why won't you save me!"

call--!
Chiba Teru let out a long breath.

He turned his gaze to Chen Jie, staring at the longsword in his hand, and slowly said:

"Extreme Swordsmanship! Excellent—!"

"It seems you have already received the true teachings of the Master of the Surprising Cloud Sword."

Clang——!
The Japanese samurai sword stood in mid-air, its surface emitting an arc of light.

The originally sharp and incomparable sword intent seemed to have gained a spirit.

next moment,
The samurai sword spun around Chiba Teru.

Blade energy manifests!
Just like Chen Jie's sword intent transforming into a dragon, Chiba Teru's Japanese samurai sword exuded an extremely domineering aura.

In terms of killing intent, this strike was even more powerful than Chen Jie's previous "One Sword's Cold Light Across Nineteen Provinces," giving people an immense sense of oppression.

Chen Jie narrowed his eyes and secretly admired him.

"Is this the power of the peak of martial arts, 'indestructible even when facing gods'?"

"Too powerful! After the innate sword energy condensed, it was perfectly formed, the sword intent was ever-changing, and the internal energy had undergone a transformation!"

"I wonder if I can break through to the 'Meridian Opening Qi' level after absorbing his power?"

Chen Jie is also able to unleash innate sword energy.

Therefore,
He was very familiar with the 'manifestation of sword intent' that Chiba Teru was using at this moment.

Although the "Daito-ryu Kendo" of Japanese martial arts is also a "Kendo of Ultimate Skill", it is far inferior to "Muju Swordplay".

Although Chen Jie's martial arts level was not high, he had only cultivated the Wuji Sword Technique to the third level.

but,

He had inherited the legacy of the Wuji Sword Saint, and under the resonance state of the 'Martial Saint Sect', the projection of the Wuji Sword Saint's will was several times more advanced than the Great Eastern Flow Sword Dao.

To be honest, Chen Jie was full of admiration for the martial will power contained in Chiba Hiroshi's 'Manifestation of Sword Intent' at this moment.

This person has extremely high martial arts talent!
of course,

What amazed Chen Jie even more was that the other party's 'Dai Dong Liu Aikido' had enabled him to cultivate his skills to such a profound level.

Chiba Teru did not continue to block the four chief eunuchs from approaching.

He stared coldly at Chen Jie and said calmly:
"Young man, you have successfully angered me!"

"Thirty years! Thirty years have passed, and I've never been this angry before!" Chen Jie pointed his sword at the mastiff's head at Qianye Hui's feet and sneered.

"I'm not trying to provoke you, I'm going to kill you—!"

Whoosh-!
next moment,
Chiba Teru stomped his foot, and his figure instantly disappeared from the spot.

Immediately afterwards, he appeared three meters in front of Chen Jie.

Clang——!
A single, cleaving strike!

The Great Eastern Style of Swordsmanship - Gale Horizontal Slash!
The movement of this knife was very simple, without anything unusual.

but,

After the sword was swung out, the air seemed to be blasted apart by the sword, and the surroundings were enveloped in the sword's intent.

Waaaaah—waaaah—!
The surging Yangtze River seemed to boil over at that moment, exploding instantly.

Chiba Teru's sword strike seemed to become the eye of a storm, radiating endless killing intent.

Everything around him was incorporated into this single sword strike.

Innate Blade Qi!
Chen Jie's attention was highly focused, his eyes seemingly entering a sky full of stars.

In a state of emptiness and clarity.

He clearly saw the changes in Chiba Teru's sword strike in his mind.

Everything contained within the intent of the sword was magnified infinitely in his eyes.

The power between heaven and earth was gathered in Chiba Hikaru's sword aura.

For a while,
His sword intent had reached an extremely terrifying level.

Everything around him was sealed off by Chiba Teru's strike.

In an instant, the once-flowing Yangtze River was even imprisoned by his sword technique.

"Is this... the peak combat power of a martial artist who can withstand divine attacks?"

In an instant, Chen Jie's state reached its limit, and his sword intent was refined to the ultimate level.

He dared not hold back at all and went all out.

Both his internal energy and sword intent had reached their peak.

In his mind, the image of the sword became increasingly solid.

Sword intent and spiritual perception were completely integrated.

Within the dantian, internal energy continuously condenses and builds up momentum.

The body's meridians are connected, internal energy flows, and the eight extraordinary meridians are infused.

The Thirteen Protectors' Martial Arts Training!

Vajra Skill, Limitless Sword Technique!

Sword Saint Technique - Annihilation!
Chen Jie gripped the sword hilt with both hands, unleashing his full power to meet Chiba Hiroshi's 'Whirlwind Horizontal Slash'.

This sword strike changed the very fabric of heaven and earth!

A cold glint flashed, and it was as if a tornado had swept through the surroundings.

The air roared, whipping up gusts of wind, and the ferry rocked violently, as if it were about to capsize.

Annihilated with a single sword strike!
Clang!
Gold and iron clash!

The Wuji Sword clashed with the Japanese samurai sword.

A hint of shock finally surfaced on Chiba Teru's calm and composed expression.

Click——!
A piercing sound rang out, followed by an explosion that echoed throughout the surrounding area.

Thump thump thump—!
Chiba Teru stepped back five meters and stood on the edge of the ferry deck, staring incredulously at the nick in his samurai sword.

In another direction.

Chen Jie was like a kicked ball, sent flying backwards by the impact.

Puff-!
next moment,
Chen Jie fell into the Yangtze River, creating a huge wave.

Ultimately, there is still a significant gap between the two sides' martial arts levels.

Although Chen Jie blocked the opponent's "Whirlwind Horizontal Slash", he was also knocked away by the slash.

Chiba Teru stood on the ferry deck, staring at the Japanese samurai sword in his hand for a full half minute.

He seemed unable to believe it all.

call--!
After a moment, he couldn't help but take a deep breath, and his expression returned to normal.

Clang——!
Next,
He flicked the Japanese samurai sword in his hand, and it vibrated with a crisp sound.

"Before God, all are but ants! I said you must die today, and you will die!"

"Your sword intent is strong, but your martial arts level is too low!"

"What a pity—!"

Chiba Teru looked up at the river and spoke calmly.

He shook his head with a hint of regret, turned around, and took a step to leave the ferry.

He was very confident in the power of his "Whirlwind Horizontal Slash" just now.

but,

Just when he thought it was all over.

Wow——!
The river surface was boiling, and the tremendous roar of the wind breaking through the waves echoed throughout both banks of the Yangtze River.

Next,
Chiba Teru was completely stunned, his pupils involuntarily contracting.

Huge waves surged on the river, and a figure stood on the crest of one of them, rising and falling with the waves.

He still held a long sword in his hand and walked step by step toward the ferry.

Whoosh-!
next moment,
He pushed off with his feet and stood up again on the deck of the ferry.

at this time,

He gripped a longsword in his right hand, his clothes torn, revealing the titanium chainmail he wore.

However, at this point, a cut appeared on the titanium alloy chainmail. No blood seeped out, but the chainmail was already broken and unusable.

His hair was wet from the river water, and he stood on the deck, water dripping from his body.

It looks like,
Chen Jie looked extremely disheveled at this moment.

But his expression became even more excited, his fighting spirit surged again, and his killing intent reached its peak.

"His combat strength at the pinnacle of martial arts is truly well-deserved!"

Chen Jie flicked his longsword, and his condition returned to normal.

He looked up at Chiba Teru not far away, his blood surging.

"However, you shouldn't have come to Daqian!"

"You will be the first 'God-proof' powerhouse to be sacrificed to my sword!"

Woohoo——!
The last rays of the setting sun were almost gone, and everything was bathed in a crimson glow under the evening sky.

A cold wind swept across the river, stirring up waves.

On both banks of the Yangtze River, a key general of Ximentang watched the ferries on the river through binoculars.

He took a deep breath and couldn't help but grip the 'General's Sword' in his hand, secretly cheering for his lord.

Next,
More and more soldiers of Ximen Hall began to cheer for their lord.

The previously collapsed forces of heaven and earth were once again united under the faith of all the soldiers of Ximen Hall.

This is an explosion of spiritual power, a convergence of the great forces of heaven and earth.

The four chief stewards of the inner palace, along with the personal guards standing on the deck.

Their expressions were full of anticipation.

They held their breath, their palms sweating nervously as they saw their lord standing on the deck again.

at this time,

A powerful force was surging within them.

This is an emotion, a belief, a totem power engraved in the heart.

All eyes were fixed on the two figures on the ferry deck at that moment.

Chiba Teru's expression turned cold, and he slowly raised the Japanese samurai sword in his hand.

this moment,
He was like the ruler of this world. Under the oppressive aura emanating from him, none of the Ximen Tang guards could even point their guns at him, let alone fire.

The katana in his hand was like a death warrant, capable of cleaving through the void at any moment and killing without a trace.

Chen Jie looked disheveled.

However, his fighting spirit reached its peak at this moment.

An indescribable aura rose from his body, piercing through the sky!

Their eyes met, and an endless killing intent erupted between them!
This is a martial arts path that defies the heavens!
The air was thick with a suffocating atmosphere, like gunpowder smoke being ignited.

In their eyes, everything around them disappeared.

Chiba Teru narrowed his eyes, sizing up Chen Jie.

He grew increasingly cold, his eyes like those of someone who had fallen into an glacier, chilling to the bone, his killing intent reaching its peak.

He finally sensed the presence of death emanating from Chen Jie!
"Yoshi! You are worthy to be my opponent!"

Swish!
As soon as he finished speaking, he pushed off with his foot and disappeared from the spot! (End of this chapter)