Chapter 1132: Chapter 1132: Accepting the Challenge!
The entire Martial Arts World was in an uproar, discussing eagerly. Upon learning that Xiao Zheng had accepted the challenge, many people were thrilled and wasted no time in leaving their own sects to head towards the Xie Family.
A battle at the Peak of Martial Saint, an event unseen for decades, how could one miss it?
Even people from some of the sacred places of martial arts made their way there.
Moreover, it was said that a very mysterious force, Yihua Palace, also dispatched people to watch the battle.
In an instant, the winds rose and the clouds surged.
...
At this moment, Xiao Zheng had already set off, heading north from Zhonghai, making his way towards the Northern Xie Family.
He didn’t bring many people along, only Titan and Long Qie were by his side.
Xiao Zheng seemed entirely unaffected by the Beihai Venerable; his expression was exceptionally calm, watching the mountains and rivers stretch out, listening to the great rivers gallop by, possessing even the charm of the Buddha smiling with a flower.
Long Qie and Titan exchanged glances, both secretly astonished.
Mr. Xiao seemed to have entered a miraculous state!
This kind of decisive battle at equal levels, though extremely dangerous, has always been the best way to advance a Martial Artist’s cultivation.
Under such enormous pressure, a Martial Artist’s mental state can enter a state of tranquility, like an ancient well, thus showcasing peak combat strength!
"At first, I was worried that the Beihai Venerable, being an old Martial Saint of Hua Country with extraordinary talent and boundless slaughter, would be a formidable opponent. Now, it seems Mr. Xiao has some confidence," Long Qie said with a smile.
Titan said, "Mr. Xiao has never lost since his debut, no matter who it is, no matter how strong they are, they ultimately can only be defeated! I believe that even the Beihai Venerable will be the same."
...
The three maintained this state, continuing northward, when suddenly, as they passed through a forest, Xiao Zheng’s body abruptly stopped.
"Hmm?"
Long Qie and Titan both showed looks of surprise and quickly asked, "Mr. Xiao, what’s wrong?"
Xiao Zheng sneered coldly, "Some small fries are going to make a move on me."
As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of bowstrings twanging suddenly arose from the forest, followed by a volley of Cold Light Iron Arrows, like a dark cloud, enveloping Xiao Zheng and the others, filled with murderous intent!
"Hmph!"
Long Qie and Titan both snorted coldly, their bodies flickered, and they positioned themselves in front of Xiao Zheng. Without dodging, a roar sounded as the Gang Qi within them suddenly erupted, spreading to the surroundings, distorting the air, and emitting a thunderous sound.
Boom boom!
The Cold Light Iron Arrows were met with the Gang Qi and were severed in mid-air as if corroded by a strong acid.
However, the number of Cold Light Iron Arrows was staggering, and the Gang Qi could only neutralize some of them.
Long Qie and Titan both let out a long howl, then leapt off the ground, shaking their hands, and instantly, in mid-air, shadowed palms split out to catch all the Cold Light Iron Arrows.
Puff puff!
The remaining Cold Light Iron Arrows, unable to hit the three, landed onto the ground instead.
The arrows sank deeply into the ground, making popping sounds, so powerful in strength.
Xiao Zheng then looked towards the forest, saying coldly, "Those hiding inside, no need to stay hidden, come out."
"Hehehe, no wonder you’re the Evil God, even though we’re so well hidden, you still managed to discover us." Sneers echoed from the forest.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh!
Immediately, a dozen shadowy figures appeared, surrounding Xiao Zheng and the others.
They were all Grandmasters!
Without a doubt, this was a force so powerful it left one in awe.
One Grandmaster alone could establish a sect, and a dozen Grandmasters together, without a Martial Saint involved, could completely sweep across a sacred land!
How did so many experts gather together?
"I know your purpose, you wish to disrupt my rhythm before my duel with the Beihai Venerable, making it impossible for me to maintain peak condition, do you? Such a good plan," Xiao Zheng said coldly.
"What an Evil God!" The dozen shadows seemed a bit startled, not expecting their purpose to be exposed so bluntly.
They indeed aimed to disrupt Xiao Zheng’s state.
They all knew that as a Martial Saint, facing a Martial Saint, no matter how many people were sent, it was impossible to kill him.
But unending battles could wear this Martial Saint down, preventing a perfect state.
In such an imperfect state, battling with someone as fierce as the Beihai Venerable would only have one consequence.
Death!
"What a vicious plan!" Long Qie said angrily.
"It’s not that our plan is vicious, but that you, the Evil God, rose too quickly. Still only in your twenties, you’ve wiped out the Demon Shield Bureau. What will happen when you’re thirty or forty? Will you unify the entire Martial Arts World?" a masked Grandmaster sneered coldly.
Xiao Zheng said lightly, "Is it worth it?"
The dozen Grandmasters knew well what Xiao Zheng meant and said, "To eliminate you, such a great scourge, even if we’re all killed, it would be worth it."
Intercepting Xiao Zheng meant certain death!
Even being a Grandmaster was useless.
This was a conclusion everyone understood.
But as long as they could disrupt Xiao Zheng’s state, that was enough. In a battle between experts, the smallest margin could determine the outcome.
Back when Xiao Zheng fought Dugu Baitian, he retreated for a day and night to adjust his condition to the peak.
Now in a duel with the Beihai Venerable, of course, it should be the same! If that process was interrupted, the consequences would be unimaginable, and the likelihood of failure was great.
Long Qie said, "Mr. Xiao, you don’t need to get involved; Titan and I can hold them back!"
Titan’s eyes were also resolute, "With the two of us here, you won’t achieve your goal."
"Just the two of you? Long Qie and Titan, even if you are Sky Net Generals, you are only Grandmasters, not Martial Saints. Facing our joint force, how long can you hold out?" someone taunted.
"Enough talk, strike!"
Another shouted coldly.
Boom!
Boom boom boom boom!
In an instant, terrifying auras were released from these Grandmasters, piercing the sky, causing the sparse forest to tremble.
"Enough, if you’re seeking death, there’s no helping it." Xiao Zheng shook his head.
He didn’t let Long Qie or Titan act; instead, he took the initiative, his eyes suddenly bursting with a sharp, chilling light, as his body surged forward.
"Not good!"
"Defend!"
"He’s coming... so fast."
The dozen Grandmasters exclaimed in shock.
Although they’d resolved to die, when death truly approached, they were still filled with fear.
"Too late."
Xiao Zheng’s expression remained indifferent; by now, he had already appeared before one of the experts, swiftly reaching out to grasp his neck and squeezed fiercely.
Crack!
The Grandmaster had no means of resistance and simply perished.