Republic of China Era: Entering the Dao through Divine Strike.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have repeatedly declined official positions in the palace.

That's incredibly unambitious.

There's nothing to be ashamed of in speaking the truth at this point.

"Li Xin is..."

Thinking back to when he secretly followed Li Xin and witnessed his attack, Wang Zhengyi still felt a sense of dread.

The boy's marksmanship and knife skills were, needless to say, simply exquisite, almost reaching the pinnacle of artistry.

But I am not weak either; my swordsmanship is unparalleled, and I am not someone you can't fight back against.

The boy's cultivation level seemed to be holding him back somewhat. Although his strength was considerable, overall he still lacked a bit of refinement.

It's not possible to spread energy throughout the whole body and concentrate it at one point.

If we really put our strength into it, we'll have a huge advantage.

But when it comes to agility and speed, they can't compare; it's almost despair-inducing.

When Li Xin made a normal move, he was fast and his movements were light and unpredictable, but nothing too extraordinary.

However, the speed displayed during the two outbursts left Wang Zhengyi utterly astonished and speechless.

One instance was the movement technique used when he stormed into the Southern Courtyard.

One instance was a swift, galloping ride straight into the Northern Palace...

Even with Wang Zhengyi's keen eyesight, he could only make out a faint, blurry shadow.

You should know that with his eyesight, he could tell the male from the female even if a mosquito flew by ten meters in front of him.

It's easy to imagine how fast Li Xin was.

It's something that a normal human being with flesh and blood couldn't do.

With this speed boost, launch an attack.

Even he felt sweating profusely just thinking about it.

This is no longer a matter of martial arts skill level.

Taking any attribute to an extreme can lead to utter despair.

Looking at Wang Zhengyi's expression, Cheng Yuanhua also felt a pang of sympathy: "In terms of movement skills alone, I am far inferior to him, and I have no idea how Xin'er managed to train like that."

He paused, then said, "With such lightness skills, one can roam freely throughout the capital."

As long as he doesn't intend to die, killing him won't be so easy.

"It's not just difficult, it's almost impossible."

Wang Zhengyi let out a long breath.

In their view, the path of martial arts has truly come to an end.

It too came to an end.

After the advent of firearms, years of arduous training gradually became a joke.

Even if they can conquer the world and win everything.

Faced with a barrage of musket fire, they were actually quite vulnerable.

Ultimately, it's martial arts training; the body is still made of flesh and blood. How can a human body withstand the combined forces of gunpowder and steel?

But Li Xin was different.

Given his current abilities, he is entirely capable of remaining invincible.

After all, no matter how powerful a musket is or how formidable a cannonball is, it still has to hit its target.

Li Xin is still so young, who can say for sure how far he will go?

"The younger generation is truly formidable."

Wang Zheng sighed, feeling less worried and somewhat happy.

"After this battle, the reform movement is likely to change again. This time, however, it will be a good thing."

"That's right. With the conservative faction's prestige plummeting, the political climate in the court will inevitably follow suit."

Who knows where this massacre at the Ministry of War will lead the court this time?

Cheng Yuanhua smiled and said, "No matter how the situation changes, it's always better than nothing."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhengyi nodded slightly.

After all these years of twists and turns, no matter how sharp my sword is, I can kill bandits, but I can never kill people's hearts.

As public morale gradually waned, the situation deteriorated further.

All the things I've done over the years have turned out to be futile.

Hopefully things will get better.

……

"Rongsheng, don't pretend you didn't know about what happened today."

As the Commander of the Nine Gates, in charge of the garrison troops in the capital, you have seen Sadoro of the Northern Army issuing private military orders, and Shi Dulin of the Southern Camp acting recklessly...

These two have now been executed.

But every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt its debtor… As the Minister of War and Commander of the Nine Gates, your lax governance is also a reason for your death.”

Li Xin walked to the front of the Ministry of War's office but did not go inside.

Looking at the panicked officials running around inside, he sneered.

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Chapter 143 The Defeated General

"How dare you! This is the Ministry of War; how can you be so presumptuous?"

Seven or eight armored soldiers rushed forward.

Li Xin's lips curled slightly as he turned to look at Li Xiaowan and asked with a smile, "Xiaowan, have you figured it out?"

"I see, there are always some people who don't know what's good for them."

"That's right. Most people in this world don't have brains."

Therefore, don't expect to reason with some people.

Li Xin raised his spear, the tip vibrated, and suddenly burst forth with shimmering spear light.

The seven or eight guards charged fast, but died even faster.

The three people at the back initially looked fierce and menacing, but upon seeing the deaths of the people in front of them, they immediately became terrified and fled in screams.

However, Li Xin had already pierced their backs with a single spear thrust, and they fell to the ground in pools of blood.

As it lay dying, it struggled, twisted, crawled on the ground, and cried out in a way that drew attention.

"Look, these people usually act like bullies, intimidating others, and are used to putting on airs."

They died like insects, only to be laughed at.

A civil official had just rushed out, pointing a finger at Li Xin, but upon seeing this bloody scene, he forgot to pull his finger back and turned ashen-faced.

He only let out a hissing scream after Li Xin pierced his throat with a spear and he fell to the ground.

"stop."

With a sharp shout.

A tall, robust middle-aged man with a long beard and phoenix eyes slowly walked out.

"I am now Rongsheng, the Commander of the Nine Gates. I urge you, young brother, to temporarily quell your wrath."

"The kidnapping of you and your siblings was ordered privately by General Sadoro of the Northern Army, and has nothing to do with your colleagues in the Ministry of War. Do you believe this?"

These words were spoken.

The common people and martial arts practitioners watching from afar all felt a slight darkness before their eyes, and a strange feeling shattered in their hearts on the spot.

They could hardly believe their ears.

"They actually showed weakness."

"The Minister of War, who wields immense power and influence, has shown weakness on the spot."

Where is the imperial court's authority?

"Aren't there hundreds of thousands of troops? And what about the Eight Imperial Guards, the Valiant Cavalry Battalion, the Imperial Guards, the Skilled Arrest Battalion, and the Divine Fire Battalion? Why aren't they being sent over..."

"The faster the troops are mobilized, the faster they will die. Didn't you see that Li Xin already has his spear in hand, exuding murderous intent? What soldier could stop him from killing?"

"What a fine Li Xin! What a fine Nezha the Third Prince!"

"With such achievements, we can be proud. In my eighty years of life, I have never seen such a hero. To suppress an entire dynasty by himself is simply a myth."

An old man swayed as he stroked his white beard, opened his toothless, dry mouth, and roared.

Watching a spectacle knows no age limit.

This person has clearly had enough of life.

Even the most cowardly and apathetic person was stirred to bloodlust by Li Xin's relentless slaughter.

Their eyes lit up as they watched, and they wanted to roar to the heavens.

……

"How dare you, you audacious scoundrel, run wild in the Ministry of War's office!"

"Zhuoertai is here. Li Xin, if you have the guts, don't run away. Fight your grandfather for three hundred rounds."

A loud shout came from afar.

Horses galloped like shooting stars, bows thundered like lightning. With a loud shout, a humming sound rang out, and a black light shot towards Li Xin's back.

This arrow was both fast and urgent.

Fierce and fierce.

……

Where the bowstring is heard.

The black arrow had already cut through the wind with a sharp whistling sound, turning into a point of light and shadow, shattering the air as it shot in front of him.

Li Xin did not turn around, as if he had eyes in the back of his head.

Just as the shout echoed through the long street, he slightly shifted his body, and the arrow had already grazed his arm.

boom……

Suddenly, a huge wooden pillar in front of the Ministry of War's office exploded, creating a hole as big as a bowl, allowing it to pass through from both sides, with wood chips flying everywhere.

The arrow, still carrying considerable force, struck the brick wall, blasting a large hole in it.

"Good footwork, take another arrow from me."

The black horse galloped forward.

Zhuoertai leaped into the air, drew his bow to its fullest extent, and once again nocked a black arrow.

A faint golden light slowly seeped into his body and adhered to the longbow.

"All Buddhas and dragons."

He chanted unknown scriptures, and a bright light emanated from the arrow, growing ever brighter.

Suddenly, everything went black before everyone's eyes, and they trembled under the overwhelming oppressive power.

"So it's a Tantric tradition, indestructible."

Li Xin chuckled softly.

His voice was clear and cold, like a bucket of cold water being poured over someone's head, waking everyone up.

The last indestructible master, Monk Jinzhong, was already lying in a sewage ditch, being gnawed and devoured by flies and ants. And now another one is coming.