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Chapter 356 May the Demon Master rest in peace

Looking at Meng Chixing in front of him, Zhang Sanfeng sighed.

"If there is nothing wrong with your body, with your nearly two hundred years of cultivation and the enhancement of your body by the Tibetan Buddhist wisdom book, the old Taoist's move just now could at most only make your blood and qi surge."

In response, Meng Chixing shook his head and said, "I, Meng Chixing, am not someone who can't accept defeat. You and I are no longer on the same level. Your strength is far above mine. Even if I were unharmed, I would still be no match for you."

Hearing what Zhang Sanfeng said, Gu Santong asked telepathically, "Young Gu, Master Zhang said that Meng Chixing has a problem with his body. Can you tell what the problem is?"

Gu Shaoan's gaze lingered on Meng Chixing's face for a few moments before he responded with a telepathic message: "Judging from his complexion alone, he must have suffered some serious internal injuries when he was young. These injuries have penetrated deep into his internal organs, and because of these old injuries, he is now in a state of near exhaustion. Even without today's events, he probably only has a few years left to live."

Upon hearing this, Gu Santong exclaimed in astonishment, "You're almost out of breath, yet you're still so strong?"

Gu Shaoan's tone became more wistful as he said, "Yes! Who would have thought that someone could still possess such terrifying strength when they are nearing the end of their life?"

The Tibetan Buddhist wisdom book practiced by Meng Chixing is extremely special, emphasizing the transformation of matter through spiritual power as its core.

Not only are its attack methods unpredictable, but they also contain special techniques that can continuously stimulate and temper the cultivator's body with spiritual energy.

Meng Chixing was nearly two hundred years old, and his physique, tempered by his spiritual energy, had become astonishingly strong.

This is why, after Meng Chixing's death, his body was burned at high temperatures for three days before turning to ashes.

His physical strength is so great that he can be considered the strongest even among martial artists at the Celestial Realm.

The force of a casual punch could probably equal that of Gu Shaoan's all-out effort.

The most terrifying thing is that Meng Chixing's own strength was not leaked at all during the battle with Zhang Sanfeng.

This clearly demonstrates that Meng Chixing's control over his own power has reached a level of subtlety.

He truly deserves the title of the number one expert in the Great Yuan Kingdom.

Putting himself in the midst of their battle, Gu Shaoan discovered that with his current strength, he couldn't even withstand three moves from Meng Chixing.

Not to mention Zhang Sanfeng, who remained calm and collected throughout.

Upon seeing this, Gongzi Yu suddenly raised his hand in a gesture.

The next instant, Shangguan Jin Hong, Li Qianzhong, and Dongfang Bai all rushed towards Pang Ban and the other members of the Demon Master's Palace.

Although the people from the Demon Master's Palace are quite strong, they might not even be a match for Dongfang Bai, who has cultivated the complete version of the "Sunflower Manual," let alone Shangguan Jin Hong and Li Qianzhong, who are at the Condensation Yuan Gang realm.

During the action, the three of them also paid some attention to Pang Ban and Meng Chixing.

What reassured the three was that even as they slaughtered him indiscriminately, Pang Ban's face remained ashen, yet he made no move.

Although Meng Chixing had already stood up, he remained silent.

In just a quarter of an hour, all the people from the Demon Master's Palace behind Pang Ban were killed.

Only after Li Qianzhong walked up to Meng Chixing and pressed acupoints all over Meng Chixing's body did his heart finally settle down.

With the outcome of the battle decided, Zhang Sanfeng said nothing more, but looked at Gongzi Yu and asked, "Are you satisfied now?"

In response to Zhang Sanfeng's question, Gongzi Yu smiled and said, "Since Master Zhang is so cooperative, I am naturally not a person who goes back on his word."

Seeing this, Zhang Sanfeng turned and walked into the Zhenwu Hall.

Just before entering the Zhenwu Hall, Zhang Sanfeng's engrossed voice rang in Gu Shaoan's ears.

"Kid, I'll be keeping an eye on things from the shadows in a bit."

Gu Shaoan remained calm and stood still.

As the Wudang people began to collect the corpses of the Yuan Dynasty archers and the Demon Master's Palace soldiers, Gongzi Yu said to Meng Chixing and Pang Ban, "Please, gentlemen!"

Meng Chixing's gaze fell on the mask on Gongzi Yu's face.

"Your methods are truly remarkable, managing to get even Master Zhang of the Wudang Sect to cooperate so readily."

Gongzi Yu smiled and said, "Humans are not plants or trees, how can they be without feelings? Even martial artists at the Celestial Realm are still human. In life, it is inevitable that there will be weaknesses. Isn't it the same that Senior Meng was able to appear on Wudang Mountain?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Chixing shook his head and said, "The Great Wei Kingdom truly is a land of outstanding people and abundant resources!"

After saying that, Meng Chixing waved to Pang Ban and then led Pang Ban ahead.

Even now, as prisoners, and knowing their fate, Meng Chixing and Pang Ban remained composed and dignified.

Just as Pang Ban and Meng Chixing were about to set off, before Gongzi Yu could speak, Gu Shaoan took the lead and followed behind Meng Chixing and Pang Ban.

Upon seeing this, Gu Santong quickly followed.

The bluestone steps meandered downwards. Fortunately, the dark clouds that had gathered in the sky were blown away, and the moonlight shone down, shrouding the stone steps below in a white veil, making them clearly visible.

A mountain breeze swept through the woods to the side and up the stone steps.

A cool night breeze brushed against everyone's faces and robes.

As the night breeze swept by, in addition to the unique dampness and fresh scent of grass and trees characteristic of the night forest, there was also a faint fragrance of orchids, causing Gongzi Yu, Zhu Wushi, Shangguan Jin Hong, and the others to unconsciously take longer breaths.

Half an hour later.

At the foot of Wudang Mountain in the southeast, Zhu Wushi looked at Gongzi Yu and said, "I need an explanation."

In response to Zhu Wushi's words, Gongzi Yu said casually, "What explanation do you need? I only said that I would arrange for a master of the Celestial Realm to help you enter the Celestial Realm with the 'Absorption Technique'. When did I, the Dragon Head, ever say that it would be Master Zhang?"

Zhu Wushi said in a deep voice, "But you didn't tell me about Meng Chixing before tonight."

Thinking of the several slaps Zhang Sanfeng had given him, a murderous glint appeared in Zhu Wushi's eyes.

Gongzi Yu looked at Zhu Wushi with a mocking expression and said, "The more people know about something, the greater the variables become. Doesn't even the Divine Marquis understand this simple principle?"

After a pause, Gongzi Yu's eyes suddenly turned cold: "Furthermore, the four dragon leaders, don't forget your identities. I don't need to explain my actions to you. Just listen to me."

Beside him, as his gaze shifted between Gongzi Yu and Zhu Wushi, Pang Ban had already figured out the whole story.

Pang Ban's perfectly healthy left hand clenched into a fist beneath his sleeve, his teeth clenched so tightly that a faint "crackling" sound could be heard.

But when his gaze fell upon the man beside him, as composed as a towering mountain, Pang Ban felt as if he had lost all his strength, and a sense of defeat suddenly welled up in his heart.

"Teacher, it is your disciple who has dragged you down."

Hearing Pang Ban's words, Meng Chixing slowly turned around.

Looking at Pang Ban's somewhat defeated expression, Meng Chixing smiled and then raised his large hand and placed it on Pang Ban's head.

“From the moment you became my disciple, your affairs became my affairs. How can you say that you are a burden?”

Moving his hand from Pang Ban's head to his shoulder, Meng Chixing's voice was deep and carried a kindness he had never shown before: "My achievements in this life are already unparalleled in the Demon Master's Palace. In these remaining years, to be able to experience the realm above the Celestial Realm from Zhang Sanfeng's hands, I have no regrets in this life." "Now, my only concern is you. If anyone should apologize, it should be me apologizing to you. In my old age, I was unable to protect you."

"teacher"

Looking at Meng Chixing in front of him, Pang Ban's eyes flickered, and his expression kept changing.

In response, Meng Chixing patted Pang Ban on the shoulder.

"The world of martial arts is unpredictable, and in the end, it's all about the winner taking all. But the men of my Great Yuan Kingdom can win and lose with grace. I will be there for you."

Pang Ban took a deep breath, nodded, and then said nothing more.

She simply looked coldly at Gongzi Yu and Gu Shaoan.

His eyes were calm and expressionless, but there was a hint of composure in them than before.

Then, Meng Chixing calmly looked at Gongzi Yu and said, "Come on!"

Upon seeing this, Gongzi Yu said softly, "I don't admire many people, but Senior Meng is definitely one of them."

If it's just talk, there are plenty of people in the martial arts world who aren't afraid of death.

But when they actually meet, how many can be as calm and composed as Meng Chixing?
At least Gongzi Yu himself admitted that he couldn't do it.

Meng Chixing smiled nonchalantly and said nothing.

Upon seeing this, Gongzi Yu also cupped his hands in greeting, and then looked at Zhu Wushi to the side.

In response, Zhu Wushi slowly walked forward to Meng Chixing. When he raised his right hand, Gu Shaoan, Gongzi Yu, and the others could clearly see that Zhu Wushi's raised hand was trembling slightly.

Looking into Zhu Wushi's eyes, one could not hide the excitement and agitation in his gaze.

However, Meng Chixing was eight feet tall (1 foot 32 centimeters), which was too tall, while Zhu Wushi was only five feet three inches tall. Naturally, Zhu Wushi appeared somewhat petite in front of Meng Chixing.

Therefore, when Zhu Wushi's trembling hand reached out and landed on Meng Chixing, it landed precisely on Meng Chixing's waist.

The moonlight was like sand. In the dead of night by the mountain forest, Gu Shaoan pursed his lips and his expression became strange as he looked at Zhu Wushi, who had his hand on Meng Chixing's waist.

Looking at Zhu Wushi's excited and wrinkled face, Gu Santong suddenly took a breath and couldn't help but close his eyes.

Suddenly, a gasp of cold air reached their ears, causing Gongzi Yu and Shangguan Jin Hong to subconsciously glance at Gu Santong.

Taking in Gu Santong's reaction, the group looked at Zhu Wushi, who had his hand on Meng Chixing's waist, and their expressions gradually became strange.

Shangguan Jin Hong unconsciously took a half step back, a chill rising in her heart.

Only Li Qianzhong, the Sunflower Ancestor, and Dongfang Bai watched this scene with composure, their eyes even slightly brightening.

Zhu Wushi was completely unaware of all of this at the time.

At this moment, his mind and attention were completely focused on Meng Chixing in front of him.

The moment Zhu Wushi placed his right hand on Meng Chixing's waist, he impatiently began to rapidly circulate the internal energy within his body according to the operating route of the "Absorption Technique".

At the same time, a cold, domineering, and predatory suction force suddenly erupted from his palm.

"Om-"

Waves of energy began to erupt continuously from Meng Chixing and Zhu Wushi.

As these waves of energy surged forth, Gu Shaoan could clearly feel streams of vital energy, spiritual energy, and blood energy rapidly entering Zhu Wushi's body through Meng Chixing's.

Although Gu Shaoan had experienced the "Absorption Technique" with both Zhu Wushi and Gu Santong.

But this was the first time Gu Shaoan had ever seen a scene where someone used the "Absorption Technique" to absorb another's power.

Despite the loss of his internal energy and spirit, Meng Chixing still showed no sign of fear.

Instead, he observed his own body with great interest, as if he had discovered something interesting.

Meng Chixing's physical changes intensified abruptly. His tall frame withered and shrank at a clearly perceptible pace. His full cheeks sunken inward, and wrinkles, like cracks in a dried-up riverbed, rapidly spread across his face, neck, and arms.

His once jet-black hair, with only a few stray gray hairs mixed in, gradually turned gray.

Only his body remained as tall and majestic as a mountain.

After a stick of incense.

After Zhu Wushi absorbed the last wisp of life essence from Meng Chixing's body in such an almost monstrous way, Meng Chixing was still standing steadily, but he had no vitality left.

Zhu Wushi, who had drained Meng Chixing's power and energy with the "Absorption Technique," quickly closed his eyes, and the energy within his body surged wildly like a runaway horse.

Just then, Gongzi Yu suddenly spoke up: "With Meng Chixing dead, this Demon Master is no longer of any use. However, the Demon Master and Young Master Gu have some old grudges. I wonder if Young Master Gu would like to take matters into his own hands, or let us resolve this?"

Hearing Gongzi Yu's words, Gu Shaoan turned his head to look at Pang Ban.

At this moment, Pang Ban's eyes held no resentment, no defeat, only calmness and composure.

In a daze, he found that his aura was three-tenths similar to that of Meng Chixing beside him.

After a moment's thought, Gu Shaoan said, "The feud between the Demon Master and me was established several years ago when Fang Yeyu died at my hands. Since the feud originated from me, it should end with me."

As he spoke, Gu Shaoan stepped forward and stood in front of Pang Ban.

"Does the Demon Master have any last words?"

Pang Ban gently shook his head: "My skills are inferior, so I have nothing to say."

After a pause, Pang Ban continued, "However, to die at your hands would not be an insult to me."

Upon hearing this, Gu Shaoan nodded and said, "In that case, may the Demon Master have a safe journey."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Shaoan swiftly and rapidly pointed his right hand, like a sword, at Pang Ban's brow.

The chilling sword energy, mixed with a special kind of internal force, instantly surged into Pang Ban's mind, annihilating all his life force.

Pang Ban's purple eyes dimmed rapidly the moment Gu Shaoan's fingertip touched his brow.

The whole process was simple and quick, without any unnecessary delays, and without causing Pang Ban too much pain.

[Defeat the Demon Master Pang Ban, achievement points +1000.]

Seeing the notification message that suddenly popped up in front of him, Gu Shaoan couldn't help but glance at Meng Chixing.

"Pity."

(End of this chapter)