King of Hundred Victories Saber

Chapter 729 226: Seven Steps to Dragon-Slaying Might: Shi Feiyang’s Fierce Battle Against the Jinyi Guard Masters (Part 5)

He spoke aloud, "Your Majesty, please remain calm. I have come today at great risk to inform you of an urgent matter concerning the Great Ming Dynasty. I implore Your Majesty to temporarily set aside anger and hear me out. Although I hail from the Jianghu, I am keenly aware of the complexities of national affairs and cannot bear to witness the suffering of the people of Great Ming and the disgrace upon our land." His voice was steady and powerful, akin to the ringing of a great bell, clear and penetrating each listener's eardrum, carrying an irresistible force amid tense and oppressive atmospheres.

Shi Feiyang, unafraid, reached into his garment and retrieved a coastal defense map obtained from Elder Martial Artist Lu Qiao's false teeth, along with the waist plaque of Zhao Quan, a hundred households leader from the Luoyang Guard Station of the Jinyi Guard. Pointing to the secret codes on them, he loudly declared, "Your Majesty, this is conclusive evidence of the Ritual Department's secret collusion with the Japanese invaders! They intend to coordinate internally and externally, selling out the Great Ming Dynasty and putting millions at risk. The coastal people suffer greatly from the invasions, the hardship is unimaginable, and if Your Majesty does not make a prompt decision, the consequences will be dire! I risked my life to come here for the sake of assisting Your Majesty in seeing through the deceit and clearing out the treacherous forces, restoring clarity to Great Ming."

His words had the weight of heavy bombs, stirring waves of emotion in the hearts of everyone present.

Zhu Yijun was initially taken aback, his face revealing a look of disbelief.

He widened his eyes and stared intently at the evidence in Shi Feiyang's hands.

Afterward, he nodded slightly, feigning calm, "The evidence presented by Shi Aiqing is unmistakable. I shall definitely punish those traitorous officials. However, I'm preoccupied with handling official business, so I will not join Shi Aiqing for a meal."

Having said that, he turned his head as if to sneeze, while secretly signaling one of his trusted eunuchs with a look.

That eunuch understood, slightly bowed, and discreetly withdrew.

Shi Feiyang observed all this, alert within his heart, knowing well that the situation ahead would undoubtedly become more perilous.

Zhu Yijun's face was full of smiles, appearing warm and sunny like spring, yet not reaching his eyes, where a glint of cold killing intent lurked deep within, like frost on a cold night.

He rose to personally see Shi Feiyang off, speaking as he walked, "Shi Aiqing, the news you have brought today is extremely important, indeed a blessing to Great Ming. In the future, should there be significant matters, feel free to enter the palace to report to me. I see you are talented and capable, should you devote yourself entirely to the Imperial Court, your prospects are limitless, and wealth and honor are within reach."

His words revealed a hint of temptation, painting a bright future for Shi Feiyang, while simultaneously setting a trap for him.

Shi Feiyang slightly bowed, his eyes filled with sincerity, responding, "Your Majesty is wise. I will share Your Majesty's worries. My only wish is for peace under heaven and for the people to live in harmony. As long as I can serve Great Ming and Your Majesty, I would not hesitate even in the face of death. I take my leave, hoping this meeting will benefit Your Majesty and help Great Ming escape the threats from treacherous forces and invaders soon."

His voice was firm and earnest, expressing deep patriotism.

Zhu Yijun rose to see Shi Feiyang off, smiling warmly, diligently concealing his deeply hidden murderous intentions toward Shi Feiyang.

Watching Shi Feiyang leave the South Study, he inwardly sneered, pondering: If not now, when to eliminate Shi Feiyang? People like him from Jianghu, knowing too many secrets, are ultimately a threat.

Soon after Shi Feiyang left the South Study, he heard urgent and heavy footsteps, akin to distant thunder, rapidly approaching.

His heart tightened and he looked up, only to see Kang Fusheng standing like a formidable War God, commanding tens of thousands of Jinyi Guards to storm like a tsunami. The scene resembled a galloping army, its momentum terrifying.

Wherever they passed, the ground tiles trembled, dust flew up, as if the entire Imperial Palace quivered under its mighty force.

Among the crowd, "Thirteen Life-taking Swords" Xie Zhichuan donned black, like a ghost in the night; "Outer Border Demoness" Fu Anxing wore a red dress, like burning flames; Wan Liupiao, cloaked in gray, seemed akin to an immortal amidst clouds.

Xie Zhichuan's eyes rounded instantly upon seeing Shi Feiyang, his gaze shooting extreme ferocity, like a starved wolf spotting prey.

He clenched his teeth, squeezing out words from between them, "Shi Feiyang, today is your day of death! You escaped last time by luck, this time there's no escape for you!" No sooner were the words spoken than he shot forth like black lightning.

His long sword trembled, unleashing the dreadful "Thirteen Life-taking Swords," with a move "Blue Peak Slashing Face" sharp and unparalleled, its blade cold shining, akin to a blue lightning, forcefully slashing towards Shi Feiyang's face.

The tip slashed through the air, emitting a "hiss" sound.

Shi Feiyang saw this, snorted coldly, fearless in his heart.

In an instant, he activated the Eighth Realm of Bright Jade Technique—"Supreme Forgetting Emotion."

In that moment, his aura changed dramatically, as if transforming into an immortal transcending the worldly bindings. His whole being emitted a mysterious and powerful aura, like invisible ripples expanding around him, causing the air to tremble. He swiftly reached for the deer skin pouch at his waist, unseen by ordinary eyes, retrieving the Celestial Frost Blade, placing the Brocade Spring Saber into the pouch.

The blade gleamed coldly, exuding a bone-chilling murderous intent.

This knife had drunk ample blood, eager to taste life once more.

Shi Feiyang wielded the Hundred Victories Saber Technique, the Celestial Frost Blade in his hand creating an impenetrable silver barrier, tightly guarding his person. "Swish, swish, swish" as sword and blade clashed fiercely, sparks flaring, making a crisp and ringing sound, reverberating through the palace corridor. Meanwhile, "Outer Border Demoness" Fu Anxing saw Shi Feiyang, her eyes flashing with a hint of malice, like a snake provoked.

She called out harshly, "Shi Feiyang, give your life! Today, I will avenge my dead sisters!" With the sharp cry, her flexible whip darted like a Spiritual Snake, swiftly towards Shi Feiyang.

The whip tip tore through the air, eliciting a "whoosh" sound.

Shi Feiyang's eyes hardened, revealing a decisive gleam.

He sidestepped swiftly, his movements nimble as a leopard galloping on the prairie, cleverly dodging the whip's assault.

Next, he seized the momentum to cleave at Fu Anxing with a blade strike, fiercely powerful, carrying immense force.

Fu Anxing, however, remained unfazed. Trained in the Ghost Shadow Whip Technique from the Western Regions since childhood, her movements twisted, ghostly unpredictable, evading Shi Feiyang's attacks easily.

Her lips curved upward in a sly smile, "Shi Feiyang, you hope to harm me? Today, this aunt will show you what truly formidable means!" With that, her whip hollowed through the air in an eerie arc, again launching fiercely towards Shi Feiyang, the whip shadow weaving a red light in the air, bewildering to behold.

Wan Liupiao formed quick seals with his hands, chanting softly.

A golden aura rapidly materialized before him, emitting gentle yet formidable light, seemingly holding immense power.

Soon, the aura extended like a massive golden net towards Shi Feiyang.

Shi Feiyang's heart tensed, aware of the potency of the "Great Kasyapa Aura Shield."

This skill, a blend of Buddhist Formless Divine Technique and the profound capabilities of Pragya, forms a mysterious, secretive, supreme skill.

In battle, an integrated aura shield can envelop enemies with no gaps, its range varying based on the practitioner's power; close enough to adhere to the body. When concentrated on the palm, it can crush mountains, its might unparalleled.

Shi Feiyang understood the astounding power of the current "Great Kasyapa Aura Shield" and dared not confront it head-on.

In the critical moment, he swiftly activated Bright Jade Technique, the True Qi within him roaring, circulating furiously and converging, forming a massive vortex. The vortex seemed alive, madly absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi around, even drawing the Inner Strength of Xie Zhichuan, Fu Anxing, and Wan Liupiao.

Shi Feiyang felt his power surging rapidly, expanding explosively like a balloon, filling his entire being with strength.

Under the immense power of Bright Jade Technique, he performed the "Seven Steps of the Dragon," an ultimate move of Divine Dragon Claw Divine Technique while simultaneously wielding the Celestial Frost Blade in his right hand, deploying the Hundred Victories Saber Technique.