Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Onlookers_1
"We needn't abide by martial codes when dealing with such disloyal and unfilial disciples who betray their own sect. Attack together!"
With a low roar, Cao Zuoqiu and Qi Dongyuan, along with ten other highly skilled fighters, sprung into action.
"After all these years of practice, you, including that old man, still don't understand what the true Five Element Body Refinement Technique is!"
Wang Daoyi let out a long roar.
His energy spiked to its peak in that moment.
Facing attacks from twelve strongmen, he didn't need to fight all at once. He only had to kill whoever stood in his way before the others' attacks landed, then use the explosive power of a Holding Elixir Strongman to create distance.
Twelve against one or one-on-one, there was no difference.
Just like now...
Wang Daoyi clenched his focus onto the strongest among the twelve — Cao Zuoqiu!
In his eyes, no one else existed beyond this man.
The moment they were about to clash, Cao Zuoqiu was the first to erupt his Elixir Energy, bolstering his speed, darting forward like a blazing arrow, aiming to strike at Wang Daoyi's weakest point with his mightiest attack just as his momentum peaked.
But...
Wang Daoyi had a deep understanding of the Five Element Body Refinement Technique and of Cao Zuoqiu.
In addition, he had experienced far more life-or-death battles than Cao Zuoqiu, who spent his days teaching students at the Five Elements Sect.
In a split second, his mind assessed and saw through Cao Zuoqiu's intent before he even moved.
In response to his outburst, his Qi and Blood began boiling within him.
His internal organs rumbled in unison!
Five Element Body Refinement!
Heart governs Fire, Lung governs Metal, Liver governs Wood, Kidney governs Water, Spleen governs Earth.
The Five Energies of the Five Elements were mobilized, circulating, resonating, and finally...
"Five Elements Combined as One!"
In front of his punch, an invisible wave seemed to explode.
At that moment, Wang Daoyi's fist seemed to break through a barrier, surpassing a certain limit, and despite being late to act, it landed fiercely on Cao Zuoqiu's chest before his Elixir Energy could take effect.
"Boom!"
It was as if a muffled thunder roared in the void.
The chest of Cao Zuoqiu, who was hit by the punch, instantly caved in, leaving a fist imprint. The explosive power shattered his clothes, pierced his body, and left a fractured imprint of his broken bones on his back.
Cao Zuoqiu's eyes widened in horror.
The Holding Elixir phase itself is a life-or-death ordeal.
In this moment, Cao Zuoqiu seemed to be reliving the terrifying scene of his Holding Elixir phase, fighting desperately to strike at Wang Daoyi's head even though Wang's punch had shattered his internal organs, forcing Wang to swiftly dodge.
Due to this delay, Qi Dongyuan's Elixir Energy-infused strike arrived with a thunderous crash.
Powerful as a thunderbolt.
In the blink of an eye.
Despite Wang Daoyi's battle-hardened experience, he could only hastily block with his arm.
"Bang!"
"Crack!"
The sounds of exploding power and fracturing bones echoed in unison.
Wang Daoyi's left forearm broke and twisted at a disconcerting angle.
"Is that... Astral Energy!?"
Li Pin recalled the exchange between the two. His facial expression was somewhat surprised.
Not only him, but several people in the crowd also speculated.
"Has Wang Daoyi developed Astral Energy?"
"The standard to produce the astral energy is to extend the strength three inches from the body. He can't move his strength away from his body. It must be some kind of secret technique!"
The experts in charge of the black market discussed.
"Senior brother!"
"Sect Leader!"
Cries of pain and anger rose from the members of the Five Elements Sect.
With his ribs shattered and all internal organs ruptured by the force...this kind of injury...
Impossible to be cured, even by immortal gods.
However, thanks to Cao Zuoqiu's hesitation, Wang Daoyi missed the opportunity to tear the target in front of him apart. He was besieged for a while by Qi Dongyuan and several other experts who had mastered the Great Completion technique.
He got hit several times in an instant.
Yet, having been battled-hardened, despite being in extreme danger, the abundant experience he gained from numerous battles allowed him to seize the opportunity to break out.
With the eruption of his Elixir Energy, he strode forward like a racing truck, striking hard at one of the Five Elements Sect experts who also master the Great Completion technique. The struck expert was thrown five or six meters away and then skated another two or three meters after landing.
Taking this advantage, he rushed out at full speed, instantly creating distance between himself and the others.
As long as he ensured he wasn't trapped in an enveloping attack, he had ample methods to kill each of the ten men from the Five Elements Sect.
"Stop him!"
Qi Dongyuan chased after him with quick steps while roaring out.
The other nine experts of the Five Elements Sect followed closely behind.
Strike the shepherd and the sheep will scatter. Everyone understood this.
The manifestation of any secret technique would undoubtedly drain a great amount of one's physical strength. Plus, he had been genuinely hit by Elixir Energy. If they couldn't seize this opportunity to kill him, their sect would be doomed once he recovered.
Unlike most students, they couldn't simply abandon the sect when they wished. As the sect's designated disciples, they shared the fate of the Five Elements Sect. Whatever glory or doom the sect faced, they faced too.
Thus, at this moment, they couldn't afford any hesitation.
The battlefield shifted.
Li Pin closely followed.
Most of the dozens of spectators had stopped following the high-speed chase after witnessing the tragic condition of Cao Zuoqiu, the Holding Elixir Martial Master. Yet, three groups still continued to watch the grand drama.
Everyone moved at such a speed that they quickly traveled thousands of meters within a few minutes.
Qi Dongyuan and his group didn't thoughtlessly surround and attack.
The secret technique of Five Elements Body Refining, the Five Elements Combined as One is an Astral Energy secret technique which imposes a heavy burden on the internal organs.
After launching the Five Elements Combined as One and then vigorously moving around, Wang Daoyi's injuries would surely worsen.
Besides...
Zanglong City is the territory of the Five Elements Sect.
As time passed, more disciples of the Five Elements Sect and their allied friends would be invited to join in the blockade against Wang Daoyi.
Time was on their side.
Wang Daoyi seemed to understand this.
At one point, he suddenly shot into a corner, turned around to face Qi Dongyuan who was chasing close behind, and released three Elixir Energies in rapid succession.
While Qi Dongyuan could produce Elixir Energy, he had not yet mastered it. He blocked the first Elixir Energy but was left in disarray. By the time the third Elixir Energy hit him, he could no longer resist and was blown back several meters.
The only reason why he was not killed outright was due to his cautious nature and the body armor he wore.
With no one with Elixir Energy hindering him, Wang Daoyi rampaged through the nine Great Completion experts like a tiger amongst sheep.
"Hahaha! Now, there's only an old freak and Zhao Yuan left in your Five Elements Sect. What else can you use to stop my revenge? I'll kill ten of you this month, and another ten next month. I want to see how many people your Five Elements Sect has left for me to kill!"
Along with his wild laughter, the aura all over his body escalated to an extreme.
After killing the fourth Great Completion expert, the remaining five were terrified and showing signs of imminent collapse.
Watching their group was on the verge of being wiped out, Qi Dongyuan, stricken with fear and pain, looked around and yelled out, "Wang Daoyi is an evil and heterodox who made it to the City Martial Association's bounty list. The reward offered for his capture is ten million. We of the Five Elements Sect are willing to add another twenty million. We implore all righteous fellow practitioners here to take action, eliminate this evil, and help restore order in the martial arts realm of Zanglong City!"
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