The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS

The bisected body plummeted from the sky, Sword Qi raged within the remnant torso, and even with a body capable of Divine Communication, death was certain.

"How is this possible..."

Atop Wanfa Peak, Xuan Shang stared in disbelief at the fallen figure, his eyes filled with incredulity.

"It seems, the Sect Leader is indeed a step ahead, no one knows when he retrieved the Zhenwu Sword, Qing Yu has lost."

Beside him, the restrained Tong Hua quickly said, "Xuan Shang, release me quickly. Qing Yu sought help from others this time, and their intentions are unpredictable; we must stop them."

After hearing this, Xuan Shang's face showed hesitation.

Ambushing Tong Hua, and then defeating the figure shrouded in black flames that had restrained him, didn't seem like the actions of a good person. They had remained hidden during Qing Yu's demise, and their motives were still unknown.

Although Xuan Shang wanted Xuan Chen to step down, he didn't want to harm the Zhenwu Sect.

Deep down, the somewhat radical Xuan Shang still deeply loved the Zhenwu Sect.

This was also why Master Xuan had approached Xuan Yin, yet did not reveal his identity to Xuan Shang.

The seemingly emotional Xuan Shang opposed Xuan Chen mainly because he disagreed with Xuan Chen's methods and tactics.

If he were to discover that his revered Senior Brother Xuanfa had faked his death and was just like Xuan Chen, what would he do then?

He would probably oppose Master Xuan, ready to sacrifice everything.

On the other hand, Tong Jue, who was confronting Xuanzhen, showed a pleased expression, "My dear niece, surrender kindly; you are still a high-ranking member of the Zhenwu Sect."

Though he spoke thus, Tong Jue secretly gathered True Qi, his every move veiling a deadly intent, ready to show no mercy should the opportunity arise.

Xuanzhen had enormous potential, not apparent now but certainly a future threat to them. She had to be eliminated early.

In the face of Tong Jue's words, Xuanzhen showed no flicker of doubt; Taisu Energy flowed around her, guarding impeccably.

Her task was to hold off Tong Jue, the rest, she need not worry about.

"Buzz——"

Another buzzing sound, the pillar of energy at Heavenly Void Peak began to fade gradually.

"Someone else is sabotaging the Zhenwu Seven Tribulations Formation!"

"Is it Qing Yu's covert move?"

Different voices emerged from within the storm.

In the midst of Heavenly Void Peak, Xuan Lin lay on the ground, blood seeping through his clutched Jade Seal.

"Who... exactly are you?"

He struggled to lift his head, his dazed eyes fixating on a man with dark green hair.

It was this person, who had barged into Heavenly Void Peak, swept through the disciples and elders, and entered this hall to heavily injure him with a single sword strike.

"Xuanyin Sword Residence."

The somber Stone Sword exhaled a ghostly green sword light, piercing through Xuan Lin's palm and the Jade Seal beneath it.

The energy pillar of Heavenly Void Peak disappeared, and the spirit and landscape returned. Of the Zhenwu Seven Tribulations Formation, four were now lost.

Simultaneously, in Chi Ming Peak, Xuanming who was overseeing the Array felt his True Qi reverse flow within him, seemingly conscious, taking control of his body and slowly retracting the Chi Ming Peak's energy pillar.

Once, when Qing Yu had left the Zhenwu Sect, he had fought Xuanming.

The result of the duel was naturally Qing Yu's victory. Afterward, Qing Yu had given Xuanming an Elixir, claiming it was to restore his True Qi.

Naturally, Xuanming didn't trust anything from Qing Yu. After Qing Yu left, he had crushed the Elixir and discarded it.

But he was unaware that this had played right into Qing Yu's intention.

The Elixir was formed by Qing Yu using the Qi Pill Method of Alchemy to condense his own True Qi.

After Xuanming crushed the Elixir, Qing Yu's True Qi was unconsciously absorbed by Xuanming, who was restoring his own True Qi at that time, and it settled within his body.

A single Elixir naturally could not trouble Xuanming, especially with the passage of time.

Therefore, before the Debating Conference, Qing Yu gave Zhang Xuanji three of the same Qi Pills, instructing him to quietly crush them near Xuanming.

This True Qi, like Qi Poison, lurked within Xuanming's body, waiting for Qing Yu to activate it.

At a critical moment, just a minor disruption could claim Xuanming's life.

However, Qing Yu's strength progressed too rapidly, and he had never again engaged in combat with Xuanming, let alone a deadly battle. Thus, this chess move had remained unused.

Until one day, Qing Yu defeated a villain named "Emperor Shitian" and obtained a magic method—Sea Absorption Holy Heart Mantra.

Sea Absorption Holy Heart Mantra transforms one's own True Qi to mirror the opponent's and merges it into the opponent's body, then assimilates the opponent's True Qi, stealing and substituting it completely.

Qing Yu did not value Xuanming's True Qi, but he could manipulate it using the method of the Sea Absorption Holy Heart Mantra.

The strength of the Divinity Realm ensured that Xuanming could not break free from the control.

So…

Zhenwu Seven Tribulations Formation, five out of seven failed.

"Damn it!"

As all five Qi Pillars lost their response, 'Xuan Chen's' facial features fluctuated uncertainly as if an extra layer of skin had formed. Beneath it, a face with a small mustache showed extreme anger.

Ever since he had ambushed Xuan Chen and his group on the way back to the Zhenwu Sect from Taizhen Palace, making a substitute for himself, the Zhenwu Sect had become his possession. Now, to see his own property being destroyed like this, and by his very own favored disciple at that, how could he not be furious?

If time could be reversed, he would surely reforge that favored disciple properly.

Then, as if the heavens had heard his prayers, the White-haired Taoist appeared before him.

"Master, the second round begins now."

A golden Qi Pillar shot up into the sky, resembling a towering Heaven Pillar. The unified body of the Saint and Demon Embryo executed the Heavenly Gang Qi Decision, its power and momentum incomparable to the former old body.

The power of Heaven and Earth swept over everything, forming a storm that swept up all the clouds in the sky.

Heavenly Shock and Earthly Movement·Wind Breaks the Ground.

Endless raging winds spiraled down, attacking the man who was once a bargain master, now a vital enemy to death.

Despite the alarming power of Heaven and Earth, with the Zhenwu Sword in hand, Xuanfa feared nothing.

The illusory face faded away, revealing the true face beneath. The face that had turned to ash in front of Qing Yu appeared again in his vision, this time without a hint of warmth.

Facing Qing Yu again, Xuanfa had no extra effort to maintain his disguise. Indeed, he didn't even have time to be surprised by the second Qing Yu.

"Supreme Void."

The Invisible Sword reappeared, its ultimate move's power even more formidable than before. Xuanfa triggered the Zhenwu Sword, unleashing a powerful counterattack.

"Boom—"

The tornado and the Heaven-shocking Sword Shadow collided, tearing winds furiously scattering in all directions, a heart-stopping sight.

Amidst the tearing winds, two figures rapidly closed in on each other, beginning their final fight.

"Swoosh—"

The Zhenwu Sword fiercely slashed at the traitorous disciple but was met by a short golden object. Small yet incredibly sturdy, this object was unscathed by the blows of the Zhenwu Sword.

And in the next instant, a strong golden light shone brilliantly, and Xuanfa saw a golden handprint with the power to subdue demons approaching.

Reaching God Divine Palm First Move·Buddha Light First Appearance.