mtl008 Chapter 994 Distortion (5)
Chapter 994 Distortion (5)
Wuding Temple was built on Fenghua Mountain.
The mountain isn't very high, but the scenery is uniquely beautiful.
Especially now, with the warmth of spring and the gentle rain falling, the trees in the mountains sway their branches and leaves, and in the misty rain, pink petals bloom and sway in the wind.
dong dong dong...
The sound of a bell rang out from the temple on the mountaintop.
The clear, melodious sound of bells echoed, and petals danced in the air.
Look around.
The mountains are shrouded in mist, and the drizzle is as fine as silk.
A scroll painting, blending poetry and Zen, slowly unfolds.
"What a nice view......"
Reaching the halfway point of the mountain, Jingxi seemed to have forgotten the hardships she had endured along the way, her eyes shining as she sincerely exclaimed in admiration.
Upon reaching this point, the flow of people gradually thinned out.
In the nearby stone pavilions, groups of three or five talented young scholars gathered together, wearing black crowns and flowing white robes, reciting poems and composing couplets, competing in their talents, having a great time.
On the path not far away, a few lone wanderers carrying swords and knives hurried up the mountain.
"Why would martial arts practitioners come here to burn incense and worship Buddha?" Jing Xi asked curiously. Logically speaking, these martial arts practitioners who live on the edge of a knife should believe in fighting and killing rather than some unfounded faith.
“Master Faming has a very high reputation in the martial arts world. Many people who have conflicts in the martial arts world come to him to mediate as a middleman,” the young man beside him explained simply.
“I see…” Jing Xi said thoughtfully. Her background was extraordinary. Her father was a prince with territory and real power, and her mother was the daughter of a first-rank official in the current court.
With her royal background and her love for roughhousing since childhood, she was also somewhat familiar with various stories of the martial arts world.
The group continued walking.
It didn't take long.
Then we arrived at Wuding Temple, located on the mountaintop.
The temple is not large.
On the small square in front of the mountain gate, on the road leading to the central Buddhist hall, a long queue stretched from the entrance of the Buddhist hall to the mountain gate.
At this time, there were about twenty or thirty monks in blue robes standing there maintaining order and welcoming the pilgrims.
The sights and sounds along the way, coupled with the solemn expressions of the many martial arts practitioners queuing in an orderly fashion in the group.
At this moment, the young girl Jingxi also put away her initial disdain and slander towards Master Faming, and her expression became somewhat serious.
It's not hard to tell from the words of those around you.
Besides being a master of Buddhism, Master Faming was also a Heavenly Rank expert!
Above the first-rate is the heaven.
A master of the highest rank.
Not to mention in a small Shi County, even in the entire Nanjiang Prefecture, or even in the whole Song Kingdom, he is a top-level figure.
at this point.
Jing Xi knew very well what was going on.
She remembered that once their house was burgled, and afterwards, her father hired a second-rate expert to strengthen the defenses... which cost an astronomical sum.
Moreover, once you reach the level of a top-tier expert or above, no amount of money can bring them in.
A second-rate expert is already of a high status, let alone a Heaven-rank expert.
Even when meeting the king, there is no need to bow; they sit on equal footing.
This is the status of a Heavenly Realm expert.
No wonder that even though most of the monks in Wuding Temple were ordinary people with no martial arts skills or special abilities, these eccentric martial arts figures treated them with great respect and dared not act rashly.
"Iron Ghost, in front of Master Faming, do you dare say that you didn't do that? You should spit out what you shouldn't have taken!"
"Sikong Yu, stop spouting nonsense. I, Tie Gui, take full responsibility for my actions. If I didn't do it, I simply didn't do it!"
suddenly.
Loud noises and arguments could be heard coming from inside the Buddhist hall.
It seems that even with Master Faming's mediation, the conflict between the two sides could not be resolved.
Such things happen occasionally, but the probability is extremely small.
Master Faming is of high status and has extensive experience. Generally speaking, people will give him face when he mediates on their behalf.
Followed by.
Then came another round of loud crashing and smashing sounds.
"Sikong Yu, I've had my eye on you for a long time. You're always floating around, talking nonsense, and you even dare to slander people?"
"Iron Ghost, you may look honest on the surface, but you're actually ruthless and vicious. I didn't get a chance to settle the score with you for what happened last time, and now you've messed with me again?"
Two figures flew out of the Buddhist hall, talking and moving their hands incessantly.
Clearly, mediation failed, and a fight broke out on the spot.
Followed closely.
Two groups of disciples dressed in different clothes rushed out, swords drawn, glaring at each other.
If they weren't still within the territory of Wuding Temple, these two groups would have already completely broken off relations and started fighting each other with knives.
Things have escalated to this point.
A large group of people blocked the entrance to the Buddhist hall.
Obviously.
This incense can't be lit.
However, Jing Xi didn't pay attention to it; her mind was already drawn to the two figures that landed on either side of the square.
The burly man on the left has a stern face and a powerful physique. His upper body is like iron ore, gleaming with a rich black metallic sheen.
"Oh, look! Look! This is the Iron Body Gang's secret technique, the Iron Body Extraordinary Art. It's said that activating this technique makes the whole body as hard as iron, impervious to swords and spears!" Some knowledgeable people in the crowd whispered among themselves.
On the right is a thin, middle-aged man with a gloomy face, dressed in a black robe, floating lightly in the air like a large bird.
"The Flying Leaf Sect's agility technique... it seems Sect Leader Sikong has decided to kill them now!"
Jing Xi listened intently to the conversations around her, watching the two people negotiating on the field.
The negotiation results came out quickly.
no result.
The final conclusion.
We'll have to see the real results through our actions.
After a dazzling and mesmerizing fight...
No one can do anything to anyone.
Although Iron Ghost was slow and couldn't keep up with Sikong Yu's movements, and was repeatedly injured, he relied on his high defense and strength, and was ready to deliver a fatal blow at any time.
Sikong Yu was agile and extremely fast, but he couldn't break through the opponent's defenses or kill him, which was a pity.
The two remained locked in a stalemate.
"Little girl, who do you think will win between the two of them?" Suddenly, Jing Xi felt someone pat her shoulder and turned her head in surprise.
But she found a tall man had appeared beside her without her noticing.
The man was well-proportioned and strong, with a sharp and fierce demeanor.
His long hair was casually draped over his shoulders, and he had a broad back and a narrow waist. His eyes were sharp, and although his skin did not have the bronze color of a martial artist, it was made up of solid muscles without an inch of excess fat, making him look exceptionally tall and strong.
"The Iron Body Gang's supernatural arts enhance their defense and increase their strength. The Flying Leaf Sect's supernatural arts, on the other hand, focus on agility and speed."
Jing Xi was taken aback by the man and subconsciously began to analyze the situation.
Inexplicable.
She was extremely familiar with the man's senses; although it was their first meeting, it felt as if they had experienced countless things together.
"Both are top-notch masters. In the short term, they should remain evenly matched and neither can gain the upper hand. But after a hundred or so rounds, if Sikong Yu cannot defeat Tie Gui, he will surely lose. On the contrary, Tie Gui's task is to hold on until this period of time is over."
"Still the same answer..." The man's voice was calm, seemingly unsurprised by the response. "So, you still think Iron Ghost will win?"
“Iron Ghost… not necessarily.” Jing Xi pondered for a moment. “If it were in an enclosed space, the outcome would be hard to predict. But in this open space… I actually think the two will ultimately remain even.”
"Oh?" The man was slightly surprised; this answer seemed different from what he had expected. "Why?"
“Because this is Wuding Temple. Master Faming is here.” Jing Xi looked at the other person strangely, “Weren’t you here to see Master Faming?”
“Master Faming…” The man smiled. “No. I’m here to see you.”
"Looking for me?" Jing Xi was taken aback.
Puff!
She was completely stunned.
A pair of hands plunged deep into her chest and slowly pulled out.
What's even stranger is...
She felt nothing at that moment, as if she wasn't the target of the attack.
"Don't you remember anything at all?" Han Yi asked indifferently, tightening his grip on his fingers.
"Remember what?" Jing Xi asked blankly, feeling no pain at all.
"What happens next..."
Han Yi slowly pulled his hand out, and a large amount of white liquid seeped out from the edge of his hand. The other party did not seem to be human at all, but a monster wearing human skin.
"You will be caught in the crossfire of the fight between Sikong Yu and Tie Gui. You, your mother, and your family will all die here. You will be the last one to breathe your last and will watch your family and friends die."
"Death? I...I'm going to die?" Jing Xi asked blankly. "Impossible...impossible...This is Wuding Temple, Master Faming...is a Heavenly Rank expert..."
"A Heavenly Rank expert... perhaps." Han Yi said indifferently, "But he didn't save you."
"No... impossible?!" As if a switch had been flipped, Jing Xi's expression instantly turned ferocious, and a series of images flashed through her mind.
Time passes.
Sikong Yu and Tie Gui gradually grew more and more agitated, as if they had lost control. Their attack range expanded, and many onlookers were affected.
However, no one paid any attention to it.
After all, this is Wuding Temple, the home ground of Master Faming, a master of the Heavenly Rank.
But this stroke of luck was quickly shattered.
A bystander, perhaps because he was too close to the battlefield, was accidentally beheaded by a single sword strike.
The crowd was stunned for a moment, then reacted and scattered in all directions, crying and screaming.
But now...
Everyone discovered it.
Instead of intervening, Master Faming sealed off the temple, allowing Tie Gui and Sikong Yu to commit their wanton slaughter.
Facing a crowd of mostly ordinary onlookers, the two top-tier experts made their move as easy as cutting melons and vegetables.
Jing Xi first saw the boy who usually admired her the most, and even harbored a slight affection for her but thought no one else knew, fall down.
Then several maids who had grown up together and were like sisters fell into pools of blood.
Finally, there was her mother, who stood in front of her.
The second-rate expert hired at a high price couldn't even withstand a single blow from the opponent.