owlsbooks Chapter 182: The Nine Swords of Dugu Display Their Divine Power, Zhu Houzhao's Final Absurdity
Chapter 182: The Nine Swords of Dugu Display Their Divine Power, Zhu Houzhao's Final Absurdity
Huang Rong's name is well-known in the martial arts world, after all, Li Ping had mentioned the various amazing martial arts created by Huang Rong many times before.
They were all curious about just how capable this intelligent girl really was.
Is it really as miraculous as Li Ping described?
For those in the martial arts world of Jin Yong, anyone who knows about Huang Rong's past deeds will admire her.
But seeing her personally take the stage now, everyone is still worried, after all, Huang Rong is too young now.
But the one most worried about her was Li Ping. Su Ying held Li Ping's hand and felt his palms sweating: "You know how well Rong'er has mastered the Dugu Nine Swords."
"Besides, she knows the Murong family's martial arts very well, so you don't need to worry so much!"
"Someone as smart as her is naturally confident about getting on stage."
Yaoyue took his hand and smiled, "Rong'er will be very happy to know how worried you are about her."
"But, you know, the last thing she wants is to be a burden to you; she just wants to be able to help you!"
Li Ping's face was bitter: "I know, but this is more pressure than if I were to play myself."
"If I could, I would stand before you forever, sheltering you from the wind and rain, instead of having you stand before me..."
Li Ping understood Huang Rong's personality and knew that she just wanted to help him.
He readily accepted Huang Rong's help, but when faced with swords and shadows, he wanted to always stand in front of his girl, even if she was as strong as Yaoyue.
On the arena.
Murong Fu coldly stared at Huang Rong: "So you're Li Ping's woman? He actually let you go on stage. What kind of 'Number One Under Heaven' hides behind a woman?"
Driven by the hatred for his father's murder, he was completely blinded by greed. He didn't care about Li Ping's immortality abilities; all he wanted was to kill.
I refuse to believe that if I cut off your head, you'll still be alive.
Huang Rong twirled her sword: "I told you, not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry has the right to challenge him."
"If he had to take on a role like yours every day, wouldn't he get incredibly annoyed?"
After speaking, a flash of sword light appeared, like an inverted Milky Way, instantly enveloping Murong Fu's nine major acupoints, containing endless variations.
Murong Fu was startled and dared not use any other school's sword techniques, only responding with the Murong family's sword techniques.
Huang Rong unleashed thirteen sword strikes in a flash, and Murong Fu retreated thirteen steps, unable to even launch a counterattack with a single sword strike.
The crowd below the ring erupted instantly.
"What kind of swordsmanship is this?"
"Such superb swordsmanship, but I... I can't understand it."
"He looks like he poses no threat at all, so how could he be so fierce..."
Yue Buqun's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets: "This is, this is..."
Yue Lingshan stared in disbelief: "This is the Dugu Nine Swords! Miss Huang uses the Dugu Nine Swords so well?"
Li Ping's Dugu Nine Swords can probably only unleash one-tenth or one-twelfth of its power.
However, in Huang Rong's hands, it can unleash 150% of its power.
Linghu Chong was utterly astonished. He felt he had mastered the Dugu Nine Swords to a certain degree these days, but compared to Huang Rong, it was worlds apart...
wrong!
Linghu Chong held his breath and focused his attention: "It's not just the Dugu Nine Swords, there are also some sword techniques that I don't understand."
"Heroine Huang even innovated upon the foundation of the Dugu Nine Swords..."
"No wonder Uncle-Master Feng praised her so highly!"
Master Chongxu was equally stunned: "It's such a pity that the Patriarch didn't come. If he had known that Lady Huang would be on stage, he would definitely have come in person."
"This... could this be the legendary Dugu Nine Swords? It's so exquisite, like drinking fine wine, leaving an unforgettable aftertaste!"
At this moment, Huang Rong's brilliance, which had been concealed by Li Ping, was finally revealed to the world.
The world was astonished!
The world sighs!
Li Ping finally breathed a sigh of relief. That's right, I relied on my speed. But when it came to swordsmanship alone, Rong'er completely outmatched me.
Rong'er is amazing!
He watched the battle with amusement, but his skills had already reached their peak, and he would intervene to stop any danger that might arise.
……
Murong Fu panicked; he was really panicked!
He never expected that the girl in front of him could restrain his swordsmanship to such an extent.
How is that possible?
Now that things have come to this, he had the same thought as Zuo Lengchan: if he couldn't win by swordsmanship, then the only option was to break the sword with brute force.
Then the sword light receded, and his movements became extremely unpredictable. The sword light flickered like stars, as if a person trapped in an encirclement was making a desperate attempt to escape.
This is the Murong family's signature technique—Night Escape from Yexi.
This move is a direct reference to the experience of Murong Chui, the ancestor of the Murong family. He was persecuted by Murong Ping and forced to flee Ye City to seek refuge with the Former Qin.
As soon as the sword was drawn, Huang Rong's sword momentum slowed down, allowing him to break free from the sword's attack.
Murong Fu was overjoyed. Sure enough, once he used the ultimate technique of the Murong family swordsmanship, you couldn't stop him.
Then the sword light descended from above with the force of thunder, the sword energy vibrating incessantly, tearing through the air and emitting a deafening roar!
This move is a rare, sweeping and powerful technique in the Murong family's swordsmanship—"Fan Yang Cheng Gu" (Fan Yang's Solitary Status).
But at that moment, his Fengfu sword suddenly leaped, his true energy slowed down, and his upright sword momentum suddenly stopped.
Huang Rong's sword light left a scar on his right hand, and he even had time to speak: "This move, 'Calling the Lonely One of Fanyang,' subtly echoes Murong Chui's experience of raising an army in Hebei and rebuilding the Later Yan after the Battle of Fei River."
"It is full of the imperial demeanor of conquering new territories, upright and dignified, using power to intimidate others."
"But why are you being so stingy with your spending..."
Three consecutive sword strikes forced Murong Fu to retreat three more steps, his internal energy becoming even more chaotic.
Du Nan exclaimed in surprise, "This looks a bit like the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic)!"
Du Jie shook his head: "That's not the case. The Yi Jin Jing works by guiding the flow of Qi, so even if the two sides are not in contact, it can affect the flow of the enemy's Qi."
"But Lady Huang used only sword techniques, causing chaos in others' energy."
"To break through qi with a sword is a divine skill."
These past few days they haven't been attending to the emperor. If it weren't for the Tatar tribute mission, they would have left long ago. Seeing Huang Rong's Dugu Nine Swords, they were utterly astonished.
Linghu Chong's eyes widened: "This is how you break aura? Miss Huang has actually mastered breaking aura to this extent?"
Feng Qingyang told him that only when he broke through the palm and mastered the power of breaking through the qi would he be qualified to compete with the heroes of the world.
And now, he sees it!
Such a divine sword, how many in the world could withstand it!?
Lady Huang is truly a celestial being!
Li Ping was also mesmerized. Rong'er was amazing; she really had Murong Fu completely under her thumb.
Compared to his, my Dugu Nine Swords is simply...
Damn, if only I had a phone, I would definitely record it!
Rong'er is so amazing!
Just then, Li Ping heard Li Chenzhou's urgent voice transmission: "Brother Li, His Majesty wishes to see you..."
Li Ping turned his head and saw that Zhu Houzhao's face was flushed, and Ding Dian's palm was pressed on Zhu Houzhao's back, desperately channeling the internal energy of the Divine Illumination Scripture.
Li Ping was taken aback for a moment, then quickly moved to the emperor's side with Su Ying: "What's going on?"
Zhu Houzhao gave a bitter smile: "It seems that my time has come. My martial arts skills are not bad, and I know my own body condition."
"When Ding Qing's inner strength is exhausted, that will be the time for my death!"
Li Ping turned to look at Su Ying, whose expression was extremely solemn. She shook her head and said, "It's time for her to live out her lifespan..."
Li Ping was stunned. No way, he's only in his thirties!
He remembered that Zhu Houzhao had passed away around this time in history. Could it be that fate really does have its own plan?
Li Ping felt a chill run down his spine!
Zhu Houzhao looked at the sky: "I have been weak since childhood. I originally practiced martial arts in the hope of prolonging my life, but in the end it was all for nothing..."
Looking back on my life, it has been truly absurd.
"But at least I've accomplished quite a lot in my life."
"I am truly unwilling to accept this. I still have so many things I want to do, but alas, how can human strength defy fate..."
"I finally understand why the immortals sent my great-grandfather back..."
"In this chaotic world, apart from the founding emperor and the founding emperor, no one in the Ming Dynasty could keep things in order."
"I have already sent messengers to inform all the ministers that I intend to return the throne to my great-grandfather before the entire world..."
"Ha, those ministers will be utterly astonished. This is the most absurd thing I've ever done in my life!"
"Yang Tinghe and all the officials have already met with our great-grandfather and acknowledged his identity!"
"But I still want to return the throne to my great-grandfather in front of the whole world, so as to minimize the resistance."
"I really shouldn't have let my great-grandfather go out to lead the troops!"
Then, he grabbed Li Ping's hand: "Li Qing, before I die, can you watch me kill these Tatar clowns and uphold our national prestige?!"
Li Ping looked at this emperor who claimed to have lived a ridiculous life. Although the two had not met many times, he still had some goodwill towards this emperor!
He remained silent for a moment, then, for the first time in his life, uttered the words: "This humble subject obeys the decree!"