Volume 9 Extra 4. Bodhi Relics (Part 2)
Amidst the sudden exclamation, Shangguan Shisan saw a hurried figure approaching him from the corner of his eye.
Not only was this person's attack extremely fast, but he also chose the perfect timing and the angle was tricky, making it really hard to defend against.
When Shangguan Shisan saw this person, his eyes suddenly widened, because the person who made the move was actually Huo Xiu.
Almost at the same time, a graceful figure rushed out and sacrificed herself to block the attack.
Xiaoqing.
Shangguan Shisan's pupils suddenly shrank, and he blurted out hastily, "Don't!"
"Bang!"
In a moment, three figures were seen moving under the moon. When they stopped, the situation on the field changed again.
A fleshy palm hit Shangguan Shisan's chest.
Looking at Huo Xiu's expressionless face, Shangguan Shisan asked in confusion, "Why?"
This man had just been fighting alongside them, but now he was backstabbing and betraying them.
Huo Xiu's eyebrows knitted together, and even his voice seemed emotionless, but his sallow cheeks twitched slightly, and then he said coldly: "Your parents have a grudge against me, a grudge that is as deep as the sky."
As he spoke, the man gathered the remaining strength in his palm and pressed down hard, delivering a fatal blow.
Sun Xingyu watched the excitement, then clapped his hands and laughed, "Your parents are really good at doing good things, and they have enemies all over the world."
But Huo Xiu's fierce look gradually changed. His right palm, which was originally sinking, suddenly retracted quickly. Then, without thinking, he retreated in the air, retreated several feet, and avoided the iron rod swung by Shangguan Shisan.
Xiaoqing was protected by Shangguan Shisan and was unharmed. She hurried forward and asked, "Are you okay?"
Shangguan Shisan shook his head, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth expressionlessly, and pulled off his tattered robe, revealing his strong and upright upper body.
The moonlight is like water, illuminating the earth.
But everyone's eyes suddenly fixed.
But there was actually a strange object on Shangguan Shisan's exposed and strong body.
This object is as thin as a cicada's wing and translucent. It not only covers all the vital parts of the man's upper body, but also fits perfectly with Shangguan Shisan's body. At first glance, it seems like nothing, but under the moonlight, it looks like a pool of autumn water, faintly shining.
What a unique piece of clothing.
Sun Xingyu's eyes showed surprise and doubt, and she felt that this thing seemed familiar.
Immediately, his mind turned and he soon remembered it.
She thought of the great elder of the Demon Sect back then, and the cassock that was invulnerable to swords and could protect against water and fire.
When thinking of the cassock, an indescribable resentment and unwillingness emerged in Sun Xingyu's eyes.
To this day, everyone knows that Li Muchan's formless magic skill was obtained from that cassock.
The cassock is already a rare and unparalleled treasure in the world, but who would have thought that it actually contains the most incredible and unparalleled magical skills in the world.
For so many years, Sun Xingyu would feel resentful and beat his chest and stamp his feet whenever he thought of this matter. He didn't know how many days and nights he woke up from his dreams, filled with regret, all because of this thing.
Why not her?
If she had obtained the Wuxiang Divine Art, she would never have waited until today to rise to prominence. She would have been the leader of the World Alliance, and even this item would have been within her reach. Yet, neither she, Qiu Xiaolou, nor even the Great Elder himself had noticed the mystery.
Suddenly, Shangguan Shisan pulled Xiaoqing back step by step.
Sun Xingyu smiled. "Boy, nothing on earth can stop me now. Where can you retreat to? Just surrender obediently. I can even let you die quickly and make you two a desperate pair."
"As for you," Sun Xingyu looked at Huo Xiu again and smiled charmingly, "Let's put aside your previous offense and just follow me from now on."
Huo Xiu didn't say anything, he just stared at Shangguan Shisan.
Shangguan Shisan led Xiaoqing back all the way, not only did they retreat to the shore, they also jumped onto a boat.
Sun Xingyu just saw something funny and laughed sweetly, already approaching, "Death struggle!"
Unexpectedly, Shangguan Shisan suddenly said in a cold voice: "You are wrong, I have something that can control you."
Sun Xingyu stopped walking when she heard that, narrowed her eyes and smiled, "What?"
Shangguan Shisan smiled coldly, reached for his lower back, and said word by word: "Peacock Feather!"
After hearing these three words, everyone who was about to surround and kill them stopped.
Faced with the most horrifying hidden weapon in the world, anyone who faces it would be wary and cautious.
Even Sun Xingyu restrained her smile, and there was a hint of solemnity in her eyes.
But she suddenly smiled again and walked forward, "Humph, if you really have such a powerful weapon, why would you bother to deal with me so much? You are young, your martial arts skills are not high, but you are quite scheming."
Huo Xiu also said: "Don't believe him, he is just bluffing."
Hearing this, the others secretly breathed a sigh of relief, their faces showing enlightenment, and they wanted to go in again.
Shangguan Shisan sneered and said, "Well, why not come up and try it yourself?"
Xiaoqing, who was standing by, had already understood what was going on. Taking advantage of the other party's hesitation, she slashed the iron chain connected to the anchor with a knife without saying a word.
"Boy, let alone you, even if Qiu Shuiqing was in person, I wouldn't be afraid of him." Seeing the prey at his fingertips about to fly away, Sun Xingyu smiled grimly. How could he be frightened by a few words? He rolled up his sleeves and was about to attack, "Die!"
But at this moment.
"Stop." Xiao Qing's face turned pale. She suddenly pulled something out of her collar, grasped it in her palm, and held it high. "If you come closer, I will destroy this thing, and then we will go our separate ways."
Sun Xingyu paused again.
She opened her eyes suddenly and stared at Xiaoqing's raised left hand in the moonlight.
But from between the man's fingers, a ball of brilliant light appeared, as if he was holding a star, which was truly shocking.
"Is this the Bodhi relic?" Sun Xingyu murmured.
Although she knew of the existence of this thing, she still had some doubts about whether the news was true until she saw it with her own eyes.
But at this moment, all the doubts in Sun Xingyu's heart disappeared.
“It actually exists!”
Huo Xiu was originally surprised, thinking that Sun Xingyu was plotting for some rare treasure, but when he heard the words "Bodhi Relics", he was also shocked and horrified.
Of the three long-standing wonders of this world, the first two have already appeared, each with its own owner. Only the last remains so mysterious, relegated to mere legend, that few even believe it truly exists.
Sun Xingyu said hoarsely, "Where did you get this?"
Xiao Qing's eyes were dim as she whispered, "It's a long story. This item was passed down to my mother by the Demon Cult's founder, Asura, who traveled overseas. He also said that he would revive the Holy Cult, challenge the Zhu Clan once again, and sweep across the Central Plains martial arts world."
Shangguan Shisan was also surprised.
He was no stranger to the "elixir of immortality" and the "cardamom of heavenly fragrance," but no matter how you looked at it, they were still top-notch elixirs. But this Bodhi relic looked like a piece of stone to him.
Xiaoqing sighed. She knew that once this thing appeared in the world, it would bring about a catastrophe, and these people would never let them go.
Even Huo Xiu couldn't help but sigh: "It seems that the thirteen-year calamity must have fallen on this thing."
As soon as the anchor broke, the ship moved with the wind and gradually sailed into the depths of the sea.
Sun Xingyu approached step by step and said in a deep voice, "Chase... We must not let them escape even to the ends of the earth."
Upon hearing this, the others jumped onto the remaining ships and chased after Xiaoqing and the others.
Only after the two waves of people disappeared into the depths of the sea did a person slowly walk out from the shore.
Li Muchan's eyes were complicated, with a hint of worry, but more of anticipation.
He stared at the end of the ocean for a long time, then suddenly muttered to himself thoughtfully, "I can't believe this guy actually mastered the Divine Water Skill."
At the end of his words, Li Muchan sighed again.
Because in the whole world, apart from him, Shangguan Xiaoxian is the only one who knows this martial art.
"Ah, it really makes me worry."
Li Muchan shook his head.
But Shangguan Xiaoxian would not form an alliance with him. He would probably just teach him his skills secretly with the intention of using him.
As for what the purpose is?
Li Muchan thought of too many things at once.
Perhaps it was to guard against Xie Xiaofeng; or perhaps it was to deal with those temple masters. You must know that the Zhu family and these remnants of the demon sect are incompatible; or more simply, it was for the pure Yin power accumulated by Sun Xingyu over the years. After all, when the Great Compassion Sutra is practiced to a high level, it has a similar magical effect to his Dead Wood Zen, which can turn other people's power into his own use.
In short, if Sun Xingyu could finally return to the Central Plains alive, he would probably not be able to escape the clutches of his partner.
No one knows Shangguan Xiaoxian better than Li Muchan.
She can quit the underworld and the martial arts world, but she will never allow the underworld to get out of her control or fall into the hands of a powerful enemy.
To this end, she would not hesitate to personally cultivate a martial arts overlord, even if this person had been her enemy.
Li Muchan didn't dwell on the matter, but instead murmured with a wry smile, "Bodhi Relics. I don't know if Thirteen can survive this ordeal, and with Qiu Xiaolou's granddaughter on top of that... Hehe, son, you absolutely must make it through, or else your mother might get mad and massacre the martial arts world."
