People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 270, Fierce Battle in Tianze

Tianze suppressed the strange feeling of being suppressed, quickly retreated to avoid Cheng Ying Sword, and distanced himself from Xu Qing.

"It seems that I underestimated you."

Tianze said coldly, his eyes filled with violence and killing intent as he looked at Xu Qing.

The brief exchange with Xu Qing had given Tianze a general idea of ​​Xu Qing's strength. If it weren't for this damned domain suppressing him, he would never have been in such a sorry state.

Looking at the colorless world around him, Tianze recalled the scene of fighting the Reverse Scale Sword Spirit in the cold palace of the Han King.

Although they employ different methods, both methods involve drawing people into a black-and-white world, thereby suppressing and influencing them.

"I also want to see just how strong the Crimson-Eyebrowed Dragon Serpent really is," Xu Qing said, sheathing his Cheng Ying sword and looking at Tian Ze.

He doesn't have many opportunities to fight others, and since entering the ranks of top masters, he hasn't had a chance to test his own strength.

Tianze today is just the right whetstone for sharpening swords.

"Then let me show you the revenge from Baiyue!"

Faced with Xu Qing's provocation, Tianze could no longer suppress the withering gu within his body and began to fully circulate his internal energy.

Tianze roared, and black baleful energy surged around him. The six bronze snake bone chains behind him were surrounded by baleful energy and transformed into six black giant pythons.

The giant python's scarlet eyes flashed with murderous intent as it stared intently at Xu Qing.

Seeing this, Xu Qing held a sword in one hand and made a hand seal with the other. The purple energy in his dantian, carrying his internal force, circulated rapidly through his meridians, and a water curtain rose out of thin air behind him.

As Xu Qing manipulated his internal energy, the water curtain gradually condensed into six water dragons, which confronted the black giant python.

Tianze looked at the six water dragons in mid-air, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and gritted his teeth as he spoke.
"Taoist techniques? You're a Taoist!?"

Xu Qing did not answer; the water dragon behind him continued to grow stronger, and his internal energy circulated wildly within his body.

Since breaking through to the fourth level of the Evergreen Skill and entering the ranks of first-class masters, his mastery of the Ten Thousand Rivers Autumn Water and the Heart Like Still Water has reached an extremely proficient level, and he can control the aura within five feet of his body at will.

Tianze looked at Xu Qing with a solemn expression. Only now did he realize that he had completely misjudged Xu Qing. He thought that the other party was just a royal physician with ulterior motives, but he did not expect that the other party came from a Taoist family.

If he had known this information earlier, he probably wouldn't have considered trading with Han Fei again, since the Taoists were just too troublesome.

However, the deed was already done, and he had no regrets. His only option now was to fight Xu Qing.

Either be defeated and hand over Honglian and Prince Han, or defeat Xu Qing and force him to hand over the antidote.

"kill!"

Tianze roared, and the snake bone chains behind him, carrying a murderous aura, charged towards Xu Qing.

After unleashing his full power, Tianze briefly broke free from the oppressive force of the world losing its color, and the snake bone chains became swift once more, making them difficult to catch.

Xu Qing's eyes narrowed as he watched the two snake-bone chains hurtling towards him. He activated his aura, and three water dragons coiled behind him, charging towards the snake-bone chains.

Two water dragons blocked the incoming snake bone chains, coiling and binding them, while a third water dragon went straight for Tianze.

Seeing this, Tianze crossed his arms and mobilized the other snake bone chains to form a chain shield in front of him, blocking the incoming water dragon.

"You can't defeat me with just that."

As Tianze's voice fell, four snake bone chains attacked Xu Qing from all directions.

Xu Qing unleashed the full power of the Autumn Waters of Ten Thousand Rivers technique, with six water dragons coiling around the snake bone chains and engaging in a fierce battle with them.

In an instant, the snake bone chains clashed with the water dragon of Wanchuan Qiushui in mid-air. The black python and the white water dragon collided, and the resulting wind pressure spread in all directions, pressing the weeds on the ground down to a very low position.

Situ Wanli, Han Laoda, and the others who were watching from the sidelines were also stunned, their eyes filled with shock as they looked at Xu Qing.

Tianze couldn't discern what Xu Qing's method was, but as members of the Hundred Schools, they recognized the colors of heaven and earth and the autumn waters of ten thousand rivers the moment Xu Qing unleashed it.

"The Imperial Physician is indeed a master of disguise. The 'Colorless Heaven and Earth' and 'Autumn Waters of Ten Thousand Rivers' are both secret techniques of the Daoist Heavenly Sect, especially the 'Colorless Heaven and Earth', which is one of the most profound martial arts."

Han Laoda's gaze towards Xu Qing was complex, containing surprise, regret, emotion, and disappointment.

The reason why the Mo family protected Xu Qing so much was not only to thank him for saving the Six-Fingered Black Knight, but also because they wanted to bring Xu Qing into the Mo family.

After all, the benefits to the Mohist school of medicine, which is renowned throughout the world, are self-evident.

However, Xu Qing's display of Taoist martial arts forced Boss Han to abandon his idea, leaving him somewhat disappointed.

Situ Wanli's eyes darted around, scrutinizing Xu Qing's back as if he were looking at a highly valuable commodity.

For gamblers, there is no concept of people; there is only profit and risk.

"Brother Xu is actually from the Taoist Heavenly Sect. The Heavenly Sect isn't interested in the affairs of the Seven Kingdoms, so it seems the chances of the Heroic Leader and that Xiong Qi winning him over are slim." After considering this in his mind, Situ Wanli made a decision: he would absolutely not get involved in the Heroic Leader Tian Guang's attempt to win over Xu Qing.

His gambler's instincts told him that once he got involved, the outcome would be dire.

However, he could continue to maintain a good relationship with Xu Qing, since Xu Qing's status as a disciple of the Heavenly Sect would be beneficial to their cooperation.
Just as the two were making their own plans, the battle between Xu Qing and Tian Ze reached a critical moment.

The snake bone chains clashed with the water dragon, and the snake's head suddenly struck the water dragon's abdomen, shattering it before rushing towards Xu Qing.

Xu Qing quickly retreated, his toes touching the ground. The bronze snake head struck the spot where Xu Qing had been standing, blasting a large crater in the flat ground, sending dirt flying and dust billowing up.

"Taoist techniques are nothing more than..."

Tianze was about to make a sarcastic remark when he saw this, but the smile on his face instantly froze.

The water dragon he shattered transformed into countless water columns that hovered in mid-air, like still raindrops. Xu Qing made hand seals, and the water columns in mid-air instantly transformed into countless sharp water blades, which quickly attacked Tian Ze.

A massive jet of water, like a rain of arrows, swept towards Tianze, covering the sky.

"Damn it."

Tianze cursed under his breath, trying to retract the snake bone chains to form a shield to defend himself, but all five snake bone chains were entangled by the water dragon and he could not break free.

Left with no other choice, Tianze could only use his movement techniques to dodge the incoming water arrows while using the only thing he could control—the snake bone chain—to coil and defend against the water arrows in mid-air.

The water arrows fell, stirring up countless dust particles on the ground, while the snake bone chains in mid-air were also struck by the water arrows, clanging and exploding as water droplets fell.

The snake-bone chains swayed back and forth, like a python being repeatedly struck.

Countless water droplets rose up, obscuring the figures of Xu Qing and Tian Ze, leaving the onlookers with only two dark silhouettes.

Seeing that Tianze was at a disadvantage, the Corpse-Driving Demon and the Hundred Poisons King were extremely anxious and immediately prepared to step forward to help him.

However, before the two could move, several sword energies rushed towards them. The two quickly retreated and dodged the incoming sword energies.

Several sword marks were left on the flat ground. The Corpse-Driving Demon and the Hundred Poison King looked at Situ Wanli and Boss Han standing to the side.

Situ Wanli held a pair of bronze axes and swords, with four dice spinning on them. Han Laoda and the six Divine Slayer Swordsmen also drew their swords, pointing them directly at the Hundred Poison King and the Corpse-Driving Demon.

"Gentlemen, the Imperial Physician wants to spar with your master. I think it would be best if we just be quiet spectators," Situ Wanli said with a smile.

Han Laoda didn't speak, but the sword in his hand was surrounded by dark sword energy, and his eyes were full of hostility as he looked at the two corpse-driving demons.

It seems to be saying, "You dare to lay a hand on me? You'll die!"
Upon seeing this, the Corpse Demon and the Hundred Poison King's expressions darkened. After hesitating for a moment, they withdrew their weapons and stood aside to continue watching the battle.

The two men understood that if they really started fighting, they didn't know how many of Xu Qing's men would die, but they themselves would definitely die.

Xu Qing has a deal with their master and would never have the intention to kill them, especially since their master might not necessarily lose.

"This is much better, it saves everyone from fighting and killing each other." Situ Wanli looked at the two sensible people and chuckled as he put away his twin swords.

Han Laoda and the others also sheathed their swords and continued to watch the two fighting on the battlefield.

However, due to the mist, all that could be seen was one figure running frantically to avoid the water arrows falling from the sky, while another figure stood still in place.

Tianze's face was terribly gloomy as he dodged the incoming water arrows, but no matter how he dodged, he would still be hit by the dense barrage of water arrows.

Although these water arrows had limited destructive power, he blocked most of them with his internal energy shield.

But it does hurt a bit when you get hit, and it's extremely humiliating.

"We can't just dodge passively; we have to take a gamble."

Tianze suddenly stopped, his body surging with murderous aura. Ignoring the backlash from the withering gu within his body, he forcefully mobilized his internal energy.

The snake bone chains that were fighting the water dragon suddenly sprang up, shattering the water dragon and quickly heading towards Xu Qing.

Five snake-bone chains crossed and attacked Xu Qing, forming a dense fishing net. The five snake heads were like sharp blades, making it impossible for Xu Qing to dodge.

Xu Qing smiled slightly and suddenly threw Cheng Ying in his hand towards Tian Ze.

Cheng Ying passed through the snake bone chains, and the invisible sword cut through the air, flying towards Tian Ze's chest.

Xu Qing used the Wind Riding technique, his figure vanished instantly, and the black Tai Chi diagram beneath his feet turned white in an instant. For a moment, the world seemed to fall silent, with only a streak of ink-white light flowing towards Tianze.

"This is the Hundred-Step Flying Sword of Guigu!?" Situ Wanli and Boss Han were completely dumbfounded by the commotion in the arena, because the move Xu Qing used was exactly the same as the Hundred-Step Flying Sword in Guigu's Vertical Sword Technique.

But isn't Xu Qing a disciple of the Taoist Heavenly Sect? How does he know the Ghost Valley's Hundred-Step Flying Sword?
Just as the two were wondering what was going on, the situation suddenly changed.

Xu Qing's vanished figure reappeared, but this time there were seven figures—seven identical Xu Qings—charging towards Tian Ze from seven different directions.

(End of this chapter)