The Legend of the Condor Heroes: From Being Expelled from Peach Blossom Island

Chapter 554 After the one-on-one duel comes the group brawl.

In recent years, Yang Kang's status in Zhongdu has risen steadily, and his martial arts skills have become outstanding. He has recruited many martial arts masters, far more than just the few guys in The Legend of the Condor Heroes.

While Guo and Yang were fighting, the Zhao Prince's henchmen, led by Peng Lianhu and Sha Tongtian, were waiting on the sidelines for the young prince's orders.

However, the fight between the two was too intense. Yang Kang had never been defeated in all these years, but he did not expect to be defeated so decisively in front of Guo Jing. That's why he didn't have time to help. Now, with Yang Kang's order, more than a dozen figures immediately jumped into the arena.

Someone struck first, launching more than twenty hidden weapons at Guo Jing's head. The one who attacked was Peng Lianhu, the Thousand-Handed Butcher, who was known for his ruthless attacks and was famous for his hidden weapons.

But Guo Jing was no longer the naive young man who had just left the grasslands and arrived in Zhongdu. Not only was his martial arts skill extremely high, but over the years he had also led troops to the Jin Kingdom from time to time to fight guerrilla warfare against the Jin elite troops, and had dozens of battlefield experiences, large and small.

More than twenty hidden weapons were shot at them, including common hidden weapons such as darts, caltrops, and date pit nails. Most of them were dark blue, which meant they were obviously poisoned.

Guo Jing, however, remained calm and composed. Once the duel was over, he could unleash the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms. He immediately used the move "Dense Clouds Without Rain," where dense palm winds swirled around his body, blocking all the hidden weapons aimed at his vital points.

Seeing that the experts were about to take advantage of the situation and attack, Guo Jing stepped forward and made the first move. His move shocked the surrounding area. His palm strike was powerful and explosive, sending the two guys in front flying backward and lying on the ground.

Just as the remaining people were about to make a move, seven people suddenly appeared from the crowd and stood in front of Guo Jing. They were naturally the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan.

After Guo Jing came downstairs, the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan, unable to contain their excitement, followed him out and watched from the crowd. Seeing Guo Jing decisively defeat Yang Kang, each of them felt an indescribable sense of pride.

At this moment, the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan, who had traveled all over the country and endured ten years of hardship in Mongolia for the sake of a promise, finally achieved their goal. They were all proud and satisfied, but they also had some unspeakable bitterness that they could not express.

But for them, everything from this day forward will be worthwhile. Guo Jing's future is limitless, and whatever achievements he ultimately attains, they will undoubtedly deserve a share of the credit.

It should be noted that when they made the pact with Qiu Chuji, they had never met Guo Xiaotian and Yang Tiexin. Such dedication is rare in the world, and anyone who knows the deeds of the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan will admire them.

Even with Wu Chengyu's current status and martial arts skills, he always maintained a degree of respect when facing the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan, because Wu Chengyu knew that he could not do what the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan had done.

Seeing Yang Kang order his men to attack Guo Jing, his master and his companions could not remain silent and immediately squeezed out of the crowd to help Guo Jing.

Seeing this, Yang Tiexin immediately picked up his iron spear, ready to fight. Guo Jing had just suddenly appeared, leaving Yang Tiexin completely bewildered, as if in a dream.

After calming himself down, he carefully observed Guo Jing again. His appearance was so similar to that of his sworn brother, Guo Xiaotian. They had the same thick eyebrows and big eyes, and the same honest and simple temperament. Except for being much taller than his sworn brother, they were almost identical.

If this isn't his sworn brother's son, then who else could it be? He didn't recognize Yang Kang as his son at the moment, and seeing his nephew about to be besieged, he immediately wanted to help.

However, at that moment, a tall and sweet-looking girl appeared in front of him, holding a freshly baked red bean pancake in her hand, which was one-third smaller after she took a bite.

"Brother Yang, don't be anxious. These people are nothing but chickens and dogs in front of Jing'er. Besides, all seven of his masters have made their moves. You might as well watch the battle."

Yang Tiexin was surprised to see a young girl calling him "Brother Yang," as she looked at least a generation younger than him. In fact, A-Ku was only a few years older than Guo Jing, and with her baby face, she looked even younger standing next to Guo Jing. But her seniority was high enough.

"May I ask who you are, young lady?"

“I am considered Jing’er’s master’s wife. He has eight masters in total, and I am the wife of his last master. Let them fight. With me in charge, no one can hurt Guo Jing.”

After saying that, A-Ku looked at Mu Nianci, who was equally at a loss, and said, "You practice the Free and Unfettered Wandering Technique, right? I am Qi Gong's disciple. I didn't expect that we had some connection. Tell me later how you met Qi Gong."

Meanwhile, Wu Chengyu and three Taoist priests from Quanzhen were watching the battle from the nearby restaurant. Yang Kang's entanglement with Quanzhen had kept them from coming to watch the fight, but now that they were fighting, especially Qiu Chuji, they couldn't stay put.

But Wu Chengyu stopped them: "Don't be in a hurry, the three of you. Jing'er's martial arts are enough to stand on his own. Besides, the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan are not the same as before."

Qiu Chuji stopped in his tracks: "Jing'er's martial arts skills really make me ashamed. At such a young age, she is already no weaker than me. It seems that it is all thanks to Brother Wu's training."

However, the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan are indeed more unexpected. After so many years, their martial arts have greatly improved. If we were to fight them again now, I, Qiu, would undoubtedly lose.

Wu Chengyu didn't speak, but turned to look at the fierce battle in the arena. As soon as the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan intervened, they immediately caused Yang Kang's experts to retreat in defeat.

Don't underestimate their ten years of hardship in Mongolia. The desert was bitterly cold and sandstorms raged. In this environment, besides teaching Guo Jing martial arts, they devoted themselves to rigorous training every day.

Although the martial arts skills of the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan were rudimentary, they had all mastered them to a high level. Furthermore, through rigorous training, their strength and endurance far surpassed what they had achieved when they were living in Jiangnan.

Apart from Ke Zhen'e and Zhu Cong, who knew a little bit of rudimentary internal strength, the other five practiced external strength. After ten years, they all developed internal strength from the outside in.

They had already reached their limit, and their health was declining with age. But at this moment, Wu Chengyu taught them the basic techniques of the Xiaoyao Sect.

Although it is only the beginner level, back then, the wise and eloquent Mr. Su Xinghe also became a master in his field by relying on this internal skill, and in terms of level, it is even above the Quanzhen internal skill.

The Seven Heroes of Jiangnan had already honed their martial arts to the point where they could not improve any further. Now that they had learned the true Taoist mental techniques, they were able to reach an even higher level without any difficulty.

These individuals generally reached the top level of the second tier, and with a solid foundation, they were able to contend with first-tier masters for a short period of time. Their moves and adaptability were also excellent, and their true combat strength far exceeded that of ordinary second-tier masters.

As expected, the situation on the field immediately reversed after the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan intervened. In fact, their emotions were heightened after watching the battle, and their attacks became even more powerful, leaving Guo Jing, who had the higher martial arts skills, unable to intervene.

Nan Xiren, Quan Jinfeng, Han Xiaoying, Han Baoju, and Zhang Asheng took the lead. Nan Xiren's iron carrying pole swept across the area, blocking the three opponents. He then used the carrying pole as a long sword, making fierce moves that forced the opponents to retreat step by step.

Quan Jinfeng also stopped the three, using the scale rod and weight in his hand in strange and unpredictable moves. Every move was unexpected, and the scale rod could also be used as a spear. Often, as soon as the strange move was made, a short spear thrust would be made, targeting several major acupoints in front of the opponent.

Those on the other side had never seen such a move before, and in an instant, either their ribs were broken by the scale rod or their shoulders were broken by the scale weight.

As for Han Xiaoying, although the Yue Nu Sword Technique was no longer the true version, her sword strikes were still light and swift, and her movements were incredibly slippery. She weaved back and forth among the group, leaving each of them wounded, yet they could never even catch a glimpse of her clothes.

Wu Chengyu spent a year with the Seven Heroes of Jiangnan in the Mongolian desert, and naturally taught them some martial arts, showing special regard for Han Xiaoying.

The Yue Maiden Swordplay requires a light and agile movement to be truly effective. Wu Chengyu taught Han Xiaoying the Snake Walk and Fox Flip from the Nine Yin Manual.

Han Xiaoying had been fishing on the lake since childhood and was an excellent swimmer. She had even combined the darting movements of fish with the agility of snakes and flippers to develop her own unique style of movement, which surprised Wu Chengyu.

This movement technique excels in group battles. While her Yue Maiden Sword Technique lacks power, it restrains more people than others. Han Baoju stands behind the three of them, wielding his Golden Dragon Whip to protect the three siblings at all times. His whip technique has also incorporated the essence of the White Python Whip Technique, reaching the level of a supreme skill, making it impossible for the others to encircle him.

Among the masters recruited by Yang Kang, Sha Tongtian and Peng Lianhu were still the most skilled. A few years later, they gained the appreciation of Wanyan Honglie and learned several martial arts from the Jin Kingdom's armory, finally crossing the threshold of first-class masters.

Among them, Sha Tongtian's fighting style was the most fierce. He brandished his iron paddle and charged straight at Guo Jing, but was stopped by a middle-aged man who was not as tall as Guo Jing but had a more robust build.

Sha Tongtian, confident in his status, arrogantly asked, "Who are you people that dare to oppose the young prince in Zhongdu? Today, you will stay here."

Zhang Asheng was not good with words and did not want to reveal his identity. He simply took out an iron hammer from his waist. The handle was only a foot and a half long, and the hammer head looked like a small pumpkin. It was made of fine steel and weighed a full twenty pounds.

This was also Wu Chengyu's guidance. Zhang Asheng's martial arts skills consisted of his physique and the art of dissecting an ox with a knife. In the original story, he died at the hands of Mei Chaofeng in the desert, and there was no further development.

During his ten years of honing his skills in the desert in this life, Zhang Asheng made the fastest progress. It is extremely difficult to master the external martial arts training method, but Zhang Asheng actually mastered the most basic external martial arts training method in the desert and then developed internal strength from the outside in.

After obtaining the Free and Unfettered Heart Sutra, the Taoist internal energy was best at nourishing the body and gradually repaired the hidden injuries in his body.

If Zhang Asheng were to fight with a completely reckless style, he would undoubtedly be ranked first among the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan. His physique is not only impervious to blunt weapons, but even ordinary sharp blades can only leave a white mark.

Once the method of external training is perfected, one's strength will inevitably increase greatly, at least equivalent to the fifth level of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill. Zhang Asheng was born with superhuman strength, and now in terms of strength, he is second only to Guo Jing.

At this point, his "Ox-Slicing Knife Technique," which was adept at using the thinness of a knife to cut into the gaps between things, was not well-suited to his body, which was trained in a brute-force style. The Ox-Slicing Knife Technique emphasized precision and could not bring out the strengths of the brute-force style, which was characterized by its ability to withstand heavy blows.

So Wu Chengyu taught Zhang Asheng a set of hammer techniques, specifically a one-handed hammer technique called Panlong Die Lang. Besides being able to unleash Zhang Asheng's divine strength, it was best at using inertia to strike within a small area, and could continuously accumulate power, one hammer after another, until the ninth hammer was invincible.

The Panlong Die Lang Hammer is a treasure in the Murong family's armory and can be considered a top-tier skill. However, it is so obscure that even Wu Chengyu has never practiced it, but it is extremely suitable for Zhang Asheng.

When Zhang Asheng usually fought with someone, he would carry a fine steel hammer and a sharp dagger on his back. Now that he saw Sha Tongtian's blacksmith, he naturally knew that the other party's fighting style was also powerful and heavy, so he naturally took out his iron hammer to fight back.

Seeing that Zhang Asheng remained silent, Sha Tongtian didn't waste any words and swung the blacksmith's hammer at Zhang Asheng's head. Zhang Asheng stepped forward, raised the iron hammer in his hand, and took the initiative to smash the iron paddle.

With a loud bang, Sha Tongtian staggered back four or five steps, his eyes filled with horror. He was a fisherman by the Yellow River, and had been rowing since he was a child. His arm strength far surpassed that of others, but he never expected that his long iron oar could not do anything to the opponent's small hammer.

Zhang Asheng simply took two steps back, without letting go of his strength. He pushed off with both legs and lunged forward, launching an attack.

The first strike of the Panlong Die Lang Hammer was delivered, and Sha Tongtian picked up the iron paddle to block it. There was still a loud bang, and Sha Tongtian was forced back. However, Zhang Asheng used his body tempered by external strength to withstand the recoil and attacked again, delivering the second strike.

Left with no other choice, Sha Tongtian used his teleportation ability to change his position within a small area and appear beside Zhang Asheng. He raised his right leg and kicked Zhang Asheng in the lower back. Unexpectedly, Zhang Asheng neither dodged nor avoided the kick, and with his physique honed by external strength, he took the blow head-on. Then came the third blow.

Sha Tongtian tried to do the same, shifting his position repeatedly, but he was helpless against Zhang Asheng's external strength. However, as Zhang Asheng unleashed his third and fourth hammer blows, his hammers became faster and faster due to inertia, to the point that Sha Tongtian could no longer dodge with his movements.

Left with no other choice, Sha Tongtian could only confront Zhang Asheng head-on with his iron paddle. At this moment, Zhang Asheng unleashed his fifth strike with his Wave Hammer, increasing its power by 50%, and Sha Tongtian could no longer resist.

With a muffled groan, Sha Tongtian was sent flying backward, his arms numb and unable to lift, blood gushing from his tiger's mouth, and he also spat out a mouthful of blood.

The iron paddle in his hand also flew out, flying several feet away, smashing several holes in the bluestone road, and even bending it like a longbow.

Yang Kang's strongest member, Sha Tongtian, was unable to fight, and another leader, Peng Lianhu, also encountered his most formidable enemy.

Peng Lianhu was known as the Thousand-Handed Butcher. He was skilled with hidden weapons and had killed a great many people, but his most formidable skill was hiding a knife behind a smile.

Aside from initially launching numerous hidden weapons, he approached Guo Jing with a smile, intending to greet him, only to find another person standing in front of him.

A middle-aged man dressed as a scholar was also smiling, even more brightly than Peng Lianhu, with a folding fan tucked into the back of his collar and his hands clasped in a gesture of respect.

"But I have long admired the name of Chief Peng, the Thousand-Handed Butcher. I am truly sorry to meet you today."

Peng Lianhu felt a chill run down his spine for no reason, but hiding a knife behind a smile was already second nature to him, so he immediately returned the greeting.

"Not at all, not at all. It's just an empty reputation, nothing to mention. I wonder what your name is, and where you come from, sir."

Zhu Cong's eyes darted around slightly: "My surname is Mei, and my given name is Zheren. I am just an unknown nobody, not worth mentioning. I am overjoyed to meet a hero of the martial world today. We should get to know each other better."

After saying that, Zhu Cong actually took the initiative to approach Peng Lianhu, seemingly wanting to hold his hand to show his closeness. Peng Lianhu's eyes lit up and he took the initiative to meet him.

He had a ring on his hand containing a poisoned needle. He used the "hand-holding" trick to assassinate many people. He always took the initiative to show affection; no one ever came to him willingly.

The moment the two held hands, a hint of smugness appeared in their smiles. However, Peng Lianhu did not see the pain on the man's face; instead, he felt a stinging pain in his own hand.

In shock, he quickly pulled his hand away, only to find that the ring on his finger had been silently removed by the other party, who then used the poisoned needle inside the ring to prick him.

Peng Lianhu knew best how potent the poison on the needle was. He quickly stepped back and reached into his clothes, but his face suddenly turned pale. He had been hiding quite a few things in his clothes, but now they were completely empty.

Peng Lianhu looked up in a daze and found that Mei Zheren was holding a bunch of things: silver coins, small bottles of poison and antidote, and a bellyband that he had taken from a courtesan the night before, but all of them were now in someone else's hands.

“Brother Peng, you’re such a good person, yet you have such poor taste. Are those mandarin ducks embroidered on this bib? To me, they look like a pair of bald wild ducks. The craftsmanship is really terrible.”

"You!" Peng Lianhu pointed at Zhu Cong, but couldn't speak for a moment. In his haste, he didn't dare to make a move and could only press a few acupoints on his body to prevent the poison from spreading.

At this moment, all of Yang Kang's men had been defeated by Guo Jing and the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan, and Ke Zhen'e hadn't even had a chance to make a move.

Yang Kang's face was extremely ugly. He had lost decisively in a one-on-one fight, and was even more thoroughly defeated in a group fight. Since he became a disciple and learned the Innate Skill, he had never suffered such humiliation.

Just as the situation on the field was at a loss for how to end, suddenly the sound of a large group of people approaching came from behind. A sedan chair carried by four people, with more than a hundred soldiers in front and behind, was coming towards them.

A sycophant ran up to Yang Kang and said, "Young Prince, the Princess Consort has arrived."

(End of this chapter)