Simultaneous Transmigration: The Re-merging of 99 Selves

Chapter 174 Talk Therapy

Upon hearing Zhao Yu's words, Shi Zhixuan's expression suddenly darkened.

His right hand, which was behind his back, was indeed sore and swollen, with his blood and qi surging uncontrollably.

After several hard-fought battles, Zhao Yu's immense internal force pressed down on him layer by layer, causing his arm meridians to go numb and leaving him unable to recover for a long time.

In Shi Zhixuan's eyes, although Zhao Yu's Tianshan Six Yang Palm and White Rainbow Palm were extraordinary, there were still many shortcomings in the details of the moves, and they could not be considered perfect.

With his insight, he could see through the flaws at a glance.

After all, if we only consider the exquisiteness of the moves, Shi Zhixuan, who created the Undying Seal Technique, might even be above the three grandmasters.

If it were an opponent of similar internal strength, he could easily break through their defenses and win by relying on the unpredictable nature of the Undying Seal Technique.

However, Zhao Yu's internal strength was too profound, truly unprecedented.

All the flaws in the moves were completely concealed by this absolutely terrifying internal force.

The simplest method of using brute force to overcome skill, in Zhao Yu's hands, became an impeccable killing technique, rendering Zhao Yu's martial arts useless.

"Arrogant brat," Shi Zhixuan said coldly. "Do you think you can act so recklessly in front of me just because you have internal strength? Even if your internal strength is profound, in the hundred moves we just exchanged, did you ever truly land a single blow on me?"

Zhao Yu's eyes suddenly narrowed.

Everything Shi Zhixuan said was true. Although the fight just now seemed evenly matched and deadlocked, Shi Zhixuan had always firmly controlled the initiative in the entire battle.

The opponent can attack or retreat, fight or hide, and move freely, while I am on the defensive the whole time, only able to passively defuse the offensive, and have no chance to truly lock down the battle.

If Shi Zhixuan decides to withdraw, he can leave at any time without being restrained in the slightest.

This is the foundation of Shi Zhixuan, and also the terrifying aspect of the Undying Seal Technique.

Looking at Zhao Yu's solemn expression, Shi Zhixuan sneered, "It seems you understand the difference. Since you insist on not revealing your secrets, today I will let you see for yourself where the name of the Evil King comes from."

As soon as he finished speaking, an extremely chilling killing intent suddenly enveloped the entire area.

Zhao Yu tensed up instantly, channeling his inner energy to its maximum, opening all six senses, and locking onto Shi Zhixuan opposite him, ready to fight with all his might.

The anticipated ferocious attack did not materialize.

Shi Zhixuan slowly retreated, his figure gradually becoming ethereal and transparent as he walked, his aura completely dissolving into the mountains and forests, as if he had never been there at all.

In just a few breaths, the spot where he stood was completely empty; Shi Zhixuan had vanished without a trace.

The entire forest was deathly silent; the wind whistled, the branches swayed gently, but there was not a trace of human presence.

Zhao Yu's expression was solemn, and he dared not relax in the slightest.

He knew Shi Zhixuan's methods well. The assassination techniques of Butian Pavilion were unparalleled in the world, and its ability to hide and disappear was unmatched. There was no way he would just give up like this.

His eyes scanned the surroundings, his hearing and senses were fully activated, and his six senses were spread out to capture every subtle fluctuation of the atmosphere around him, keeping a watchful eye on any possible sneak attack.

The silence lasted for several breaths, then Zhao Yu's eyes suddenly sharpened. Instead of advancing, he retreated, slamming his palms down hard onto the ground.

A chilling, eerie laugh suddenly came from underground: "The junior is quite perceptive."

The ground exploded with a deafening roar, and a gray figure burst forth from the earth, its palm strike carrying a chilling aura, heading straight for Zhao Yu's face.

It was Shi Zhixuan who was waiting for an opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

Their palms collided again with a loud bang, and the airwaves exploded a second time.

Using the momentum, Shi Zhixuan flipped in mid-air, his figure swayed, and he vanished into thin air once more, appearing and disappearing like a ghost.

Several close encounters, with Zhao Yu forced to remain on the defensive throughout, and the invisible pressure building up layer by layer caused a fine layer of cold sweat to gradually seep from his forehead.

Dealing with this invisible enemy is far more mentally taxing than a direct confrontation.

"As a senior figure in the martial arts world, how can the Evil King only resort to sneak attacks when fighting against a junior like me?" Zhao Yu said loudly, his voice echoing through the mountains and forests, attempting to disturb the opponent's mind.

Shi Zhixuan's voice was elusive, coming from all directions, making it difficult to discern whether it was real or illusory: "Boy, since you know the name of the Evil King, you should know that the Patching Heaven Pavilion lineage specializes in assassination. Under heaven, no matter who the opponent is, this is how I fight."

"If you feel fear, then reveal all your secrets. Considering your exceptional skills, I can make an exception and allow you to join the Holy Gate. Your future is limitless."

Zhao Yu sneered inwardly, remaining completely unmoved.

Having traversed countless realms and martial arts worlds, he is well-versed in the techniques of controlling people used by various sects.

The Sun Moon Cult uses the Three Corpse Brain God Pill to imprison its members, demonstrating extreme tyranny. The Demonic Sect, with its millennia-long history, will only employ more insidious and bizarre methods.

The so-called exceptional recruitment is nothing more than an attempt to control him and uncover his secrets. Once he submits, he will face utter ruin.

In the time that followed, Shi Zhixuan launched a series of sneak attacks.

Sometimes they come from the treetops, sometimes they hide among the rocks, sometimes they vanish into the void; each attack is cunning and ruthless, aimed directly at the vital points.

Zhao Yu, relying on his superb Lingbo Weibu footwork and powerful internal energy, narrowly avoided the killing blows several times, barely managing to protect himself.

Under extreme passivity, the thought of retreating quietly begins to grow.

With a mere thought, he could vanish in an instant, and no matter how powerful Shi Zhixuan's abilities were, he could not harm him in the slightest.

Zhao Yu could easily retreat from this place for now and settle this score later when his strength has improved.

But in an instant, the unwillingness in his heart completely overwhelmed the desire to back down.

He traversed countless heavens, fought on battlefields, pacified the court and the countryside, and roamed the martial world. When had he ever been in such a sorry state, fleeing in such a disheveled state?

To avoid a fight and flee in disarray simply because one has encountered Shi Zhixuan is far too cowardly.

Never back down!

A resolute glint flashed in Zhao Yu's eyes. He stopped being on the defensive and instead took the initiative to speak.

"Back then, Cihang Jingzhai feared that the Evil King would unify the Six Paths of Demonic Cult, so they specially sent Bi Xiuxin to seduce him. With the Evil King's intelligence, couldn't he have seen through this back then? Or did the Evil King really fall in love with that nun? By the way, how did the Evil King fall in love with her?"

"The demonic sect and the righteous path are irreconcilable enemies. The Evil King and Bi Xiuxin shouldn't have had any opportunity to interact before. Could it really be love at first sight? But I've heard that behind love at first sight is actually lust. Is the Evil King really a lecherous man?"

Bi Xiuxin was Shi Zhixuan's lifelong obsession and weakness, the only light in his life of intertwined good and evil, and the regret he could never let go of.

As Zhao Yu's voice continued to echo, the chilling aura in the void suddenly surged violently, and Shi Zhixuan's furious voice boomed: "Shut up! Don't mention this again!"

Zhao Yu ignored him, speaking even faster, each sentence striking at Shi Zhixuan's heartstrings and constantly stimulating his mind.

Finally, a furious figure appeared out of thin air. Shi Zhixuan's eyes were bloodshot, his face was ferocious, and his killing intent surged.

His figure was elusive, turning into countless afterimages as he launched a fierce attack on Zhao Yu.

At this moment, he was completely enraged, and his moves were no longer as steady and unpredictable as before, but only extremely crazy.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Yu's lips curled into a smile.