Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 431 The man's appearance was hideous

Gao Wu spoke loudly, attracting the attention of many experts.

Standing behind Gao Wu, Tie Zhen and the others also felt immense pressure. Mainly because the opposing side had far too many people.

There were at least two hundred skilled fighters dressed in black, and dozens of people standing in front of them, dressed in all sorts of outfits, clearly belonging to different factions.

Especially the leaders, who were clearly top-notch experts, each with a gleaming eye and an imposing presence.

The most easily recognizable group is the Holy Fire Cult, which values ​​white and wears white robes with a Western Regions flair, complete with large hoods.

The sun in the Western Regions is scorching, and sandstorms rage everywhere, so hoods and headscarves are necessities.

These Zoroastrian followers wore leather armor beneath their white robes and carried rapiers or scimitars. They were all tall with blond hair, quite different from the Han Chinese.

The beautiful woman at the head of the group had blonde hair and blue eyes, and her graceful figure could not be concealed even by her white robe; she was quite stunning.

When Tie Zhen's eyes met those of the beautiful woman, she felt a burning pain in her eyes as if she were being pricked by needles. She quickly looked away and whispered to Gao Wu, "That woman is Rosen, the Holy Maiden of the Holy Fire Sect. She is actually of mixed race and possesses exceptionally pure Heavenly Fire internal energy. She is a true first-class master."

"The white-robed figures behind her are the Twelve Sacred Flame Envoys, all of whom are highly renowned experts."

Gao Wu didn't actually know Luo Shan, and had never even heard of her. It was because his level was too low; he could only be called a skilled fighter, far from being a master.

Only when someone reaches the level of Old Cross-Eye, with superb martial arts skills and refined internal energy, can they barely be considered a third-rate master and can be called an expert.

The two were more than ten feet apart, but Gao Wu could "see" that Luo Shan's true energy was flowing continuously around her body, clearly indicating that she had opened up her Ren and Du meridians and that her true energy was inexhaustible.

The classification of masters in the martial arts world is actually quite vague. Due to poor communication, no one has the energy to assess the established masters from all sides.

The terms "second-rate" and "third-rate" are just general terms without any clear standards; they are almost all used to refer to someone as a "master."

The terms "second-rate" and "third-rate" are largely an outsider's perspective.
Only top-tier masters have a clear standard: they must have their Ren and Du meridians open, so that their true energy flows inexhaustibly.

A top-tier expert is someone who can stand on their own and thrive wherever they go. Everyone has to give them face.

A strong and powerful true qi cannot be faked.

The struggles in the martial arts world are brutal. If you don't have the ability but want to enjoy the fame and power of a top-notch master, you're bound to be unlucky.

After Gao Wu opened up his Ren and Du meridians, he developed a subtle sense of connection with other masters of the same level.

With a quick glance, he identified the three top-tier experts at the head of the group.

Apart from Rosanne, none of the other Holy Flame Messengers, despite possessing considerable inner energy, had opened up their Ren and Du meridians.

In the martial arts world, this group of people would certainly be considered masters.

Beside Rosanne stood a burly man wearing a wolfskin hat, carrying a rather exaggerated crescent-shaped dagger.

This man has clearly mastered the Ren and Du meridians. Judging from his fierce and savage appearance, and the wolf-skin hat he's wearing, he must be a Rong person.

The Rong people worshipped the Heavenly Wolf and considered themselves descendants of wolves. Their behavior was also very wolf-like. They were internally united but extremely ruthless towards outsiders.

These barbarians occupy the grasslands and deserts, and their favorite pastime is plundering other tribes, earning them a terrible reputation. They also frequently lead invasions of the northwest, plundering people and property.

Behind the burly man stood dozens of men, all wearing wolf-skin hats and leather armor, carrying longbows and holding long swords, each looking full of vigor.

Tie Zhen knew that Gao Wu didn't recognize him, so she suppressed her nervousness and introduced him in a low voice: "That big man is Chi Na of the Rong tribe, known as the Blood Wolf King. He is followed by the Blood Wolf Guard, all of whom are top experts carefully selected by the Rong tribe."

As she said this, she couldn't help but swallow. This time, not only the twelve Holy Flame Messengers had come, but Saint Rosen had also arrived.

Furthermore, there is the Blood Wolf King and the Blood Wolf Guards; these dozens of people have gathered most of the top experts from the two major alien races of the grasslands.

The northwestern grasslands may appear barren, and the number of non-Han peoples is far less than that of the Han Chinese. However, their living conditions are harsh, and they have to exert all their strength just to survive.

It was precisely because of the brutal battles that the alien race possessed a large number of skilled warriors.

Tie Zhen was extremely nervous. She had dealt with the Blood Wolf King before and knew that he was both ferocious and cunning. Such an important expert had infiltrated Blackwater City with his personal guards and even joined forces with the Holy Fire Cult.

There was another expert who wore scale armor underneath a gray robe and carried a weapon shaped like a curved iron rod, which, upon closer inspection, seemed to have a bowstring attached to it.

This person should be Ye Qingfeng, the Sun-Shooting Bow Master, a top-tier expert of the Blood-Clad Alliance.

My older brother had previously mentioned the possibility of all parties joining forces, but that was just speculation. He never expected them to act so swiftly, actually forming an alliance to storm their home.

Three top-tier experts led dozens of other experts, along with more than two hundred skilled fighters; this force was extremely formidable.

Although the Tie family's guards were elite, they had already suffered heavy losses in the sneak attack. Now, only a hundred or so men remained, which was far from enough to withstand the attack.

"The Tie family is really going to be in deep trouble this time!"

After understanding the situation, Tie Zhen was even more shocked and frightened. Only a master of innate martial arts could possibly defeat this group of experts.

She hesitated for a moment and whispered to Gao Wu, "Mr. Gao, the enemy has many experts and the situation is dire. If you have a chance, just get away first and don't worry about us."

Gao Wu was slightly surprised. Whether Tie Zhen was deliberately putting on a benevolent act or trying to put him on the spot, the fact that he could say such things in a critical moment showed that he was a formidable person!
Yuhe was like this before, and now Tiezhen is like this. People from wealthy families do indeed have a higher level of vision and knowledge, which is incomparable to people from the lower classes like Hu Qiniang and Ma Qianli.

Yuhe also heard Tiezhen's words. Her face turned pale, but she bit her lip tightly. She was afraid of dying and regretted her risky choice. She even wanted to ask Gaowu to take her with him when he left.

However, she quickly realized that even hiding in the room wouldn't prevent her from falling into their hands.

The barbarians are savage and cruel; falling into their hands would be worse than death. As for asking Mr. Gao to take her with him, that's wishful thinking. If Mr. Gao had the means, he would surely save the young master first; there's no reason for him to save a maid like her first.

Yuhe gripped her longsword tightly; she had just picked it up from the ground. If the Tie family lost, she would end it all...

The other guards of the Tie family remained calm. They were seasoned veterans and not afraid of death, but they simply didn't think about such things when fighting.

Gao Wu had been observing Tie Zhen, Yu He, and the guards. To him, these people were actually more interesting than the top-tier martial arts experts. Luo Shan and the others, confident of victory, were all arrogant and smug—a common trait among victors.

In critical moments, when Tie Zhen and Yu He face mortal danger, their reactions are more authentic and resonate more deeply with their true selves.

Gao Wu wasn't looking down on others from a superior position; he was simply using this method to observe the spirituality of life and further confirm the true state of the world he inhabited.

It must be said that both of these seemingly frail women displayed remarkable resilience, and could even be described as courageous.

Needless to say, the guards also displayed remarkable bravery. This wasn't simply blind loyalty, but rather a result of the harsh living conditions, where all family members were bound together and understood the importance of sharing life and death.

Gao Wu smiled at Tie Zhen and Yu He: "General, why do you say such things? The Rong and Qiang are all barbarian bandits. The Blood Robe Alliance colluded with the barbarian bandits to destroy our Blackwater City. They are traitors to the Han! We Han people must draw our swords and kill such traitors."

"Gentlemen, watch as I slay all these traitors!"

As Gao Wu spoke, he drew his sword and strode forward at a measured pace.

The night rain gradually subsided, but the north wind howled and wailed through the rain, coming and going...

The flames on the roof swayed and rose in the strong wind, and the fine wood crackled and popped in the flames, making the fire even more intense.

Gao Wu's figure flickered in and out of focus amidst the flames, swaying uncertainly, yet naturally exuding a composed and unrestrained air.

Blood Wolf King Chi Na disapproved of Gao Wu's behavior. He waved his hand and said to the Blood Wolf Guards behind him, "Go and kill that thing."

He spoke in the Rong language, which those around him couldn't understand, but they all understood his meaning.

Immediately, seven or eight Blood Wolf Guards stepped forward to meet Gao Wu. This group was skilled in combat techniques and even better at teamwork.

Some took down longbows and aimed them at Gao Wu, while others used curved swords to attack Gao Wu from both sides.

They all used powerful bows capable of penetrating heavy armor within fifty paces. However, the Tie family guards were equipped with heavy shields and powerful crossbows, and their skilled martial arts and fearless nature prevented them from making any significant advance.

The grasslands are vast, and the peoples living on them all have horses, making bows and arrows their most important weapons. Therefore, they are all skilled in mounted archery.

Against an ordinary expert like Gao Wu who has no armor or shield, three or five arrows are enough to pierce through him.

Two archers drew their bows first, the bowstrings twanging in quick succession, and the two fired three arrows in a very short time.

The night was deep, and the flames flickered wildly, so most people present could not see the arrows that had been shot.

Standing behind the guard, Tie Mu could see clearly that he had opened up his Ren and Du meridians at the age of thirty and possessed superb martial arts skills.

Although Rosanne and China were strong, he was confident he could escape unscathed even in a two-on-one situation. However, his opponents also included Ye Qingfeng, a master archer.

Moreover, the other side brought too many experts.

They swarmed forward; even with three heads and six arms, he couldn't stop them. Now, all he could do was hope that the main camp would see the fire and come to his aid.

There's been no movement since then, so something must have happened at the main camp...

Tie Mu had no expectations of Gao Wu. He was just an ordinary skilled fighter who dared to draw his sword in the face of so many powerful enemies. His courage alone was truly admirable.

The problem is that courage alone is not enough; the gap in strength between the two sides is too great.

Tie Mu even felt a little reluctant to watch, but he quickly realized he was wrong...

With a flash of brilliant sword light, six arrows were precisely severed by the blade. Gao Wu also accelerated forward on his sword.

The two sides were less than ten feet apart, and Gao Wu accelerated and rushed in front of the Blood Wolf Guard.

The two Blood Wolf Guards raised their curved swords and slashed left and right. Gao Wu suddenly accelerated his internal energy, and his body twisted and turned like a dragon as he passed through the gap between the two swords. He split his Chun Jun sword, and the resulting flashes of sword light swept across the necks of the two alien races.

With a series of muffled thuds, two heads flew into the air. The two archers who were still drawing their bows were terrified and were about to retreat.

Qingying was already in front of the two men. The two men threw down their longbows and just drew their swords when Chun Jun's sword brushed past their necks like a gentle breeze, and their heads flew off.

The howling north wind could not drown out the sound of swords slicing through flesh and breaking bones, nor the sound of hot blood being spilled...

The spectator Tie Mu was greatly astonished. This swordsmanship and lightness skill were already top-notch in the world. In terms of agility and nimbleness, they were even better than his own.

Is this really the fast-sword-wielding martial arts expert?
Gao Wu had an ordinary appearance, and strictly speaking, even looked somewhat menacing. But at this moment, he was calm and composed, showing no trace of the murderous intent that had killed four people.

He exudes the aura of a martial arts master...

The arrogant Blood Wolf King Chi Na, the cold and ruthless Holy Maiden of the Holy Fire Sect Luo Shan, and the gloomy Sun-Shooting Bow Ye Qingfeng all changed their expressions drastically at this moment.

They initially thought Gao Wu was just a reckless madman, but they never expected that Gao Wu's powerful true qi and superb swordsmanship would make him a first-class master who was no less than them!
In their eyes, Gao Wu was a hideous and extremely hateful creature!

Tie Zhen, Yu He, and the others all showed excitement, mainly because Gao Wu's performance was too strong, taking down enemies one by one with ease.

Keep in mind that he killed a Blood Wolf Guard, someone who at least deserved the title of a master. Yet Gao Wu killed him as casually as if he were killing a chicken.

Such martial arts and swordsmanship are truly terrifying.

Yuhe couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, "Sir, you're amazing!"

Blood Wolf King Chi Na was also anxious. The Blood Wolf Guards were all elites, handpicked from the best. If Gao Wu continued to kill them like this, they would be wiped out in the blink of an eye.

He disregarded everything else and immediately charged straight at Gao Wu, wielding his massive blood-red scimitar... The twenty-odd Blood Wolf Guards behind him also swarmed forward...

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