Chapter 54

After moving around for half an hour, Guchen Sha had thoroughly familiarized himself with the附加力量 on the chi dragon armor. Suddenly, he recited a spell, and strange syllables were emitted, causing the armor to vibrate and resonate. The armor instantly contracted, transforming into a blue belt that wrapped around his waist, elegant and unobtrusive.

Inside the chi dragon armor, there were spells. After dripping blood on it, the armor would sense the person's aura, recognizing its master. Then, the master could recite the spell to make the armor contract automatically, which was very convenient.

This was already in the realm of magical treasures, not something from the mortal world, possessing its own spirit, similar to the Dragon Bone Sword.

"The Dragon Bone Sword can break through the defense of the horned dragon armor, but it cannot break through the chi dragon armor," Guchen Sha calculated. "According to the classification of dragons, the lowest rank is the horned dragon, followed by the chi dragon, great dragon, king dragon, divine dragon, true dragon, sun and moon dragon, heaven and earth dragon, and the dragon of all beings. Since the chi dragon armor has been created, the great dragon armor must also exist. I wonder how mysterious it is?"

At this moment, the 243 people under Guchen Sha, plus the five people led by Liu Yu, also put on the horned dragon armor. It was like being wrapped in a layer of dragon skin, light and flexible, not hindering their movements at all. They practiced their martial arts, familiarizing themselves with the armor's power and integrating it with their own skills, hoping to kill more barbarian soldiers in the upcoming battles.

At least with this armor, ordinary soldiers would find it hard to die, and casualties would be greatly reduced.

"Nineteenth Prince, your five subordinates have quite remarkable martial arts," Shi Zhongtie observed that Liu Yu and the others were not to be underestimated, their cultivation not inferior to his own.

"Shi General, would you like to spar with my subordinates?" Guchen Sha saw his intention. This person was also a martial arts grandmaster, a member of the Giant Rock Marquis family and a trusted aide. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been sent to contact him and transport such important armor. Guchen Sha wanted to see his true abilities and also gauge the Giant Rock Marquis's talent cultivation.

"Sure," Shi Zhongtie said with a smile, thinking, "This Nineteenth Prince is indeed a remarkable person, seeing through my intentions."

"Liu Yu, spar with Shi General, just to the point of contact," Guchen Sha instructed.

"Yes!" Liu Yu instantly took off the horned dragon armor, raised his sword to his nose, focused his mind, and merged his soul with the sword, entering a state of oneness with the world.

"Good," Shi Zhongtie praised loudly, a short sword appearing in his hand as he stood up. "Please."

"Please," Liu Yu said calmly, his body moving, the sword light straight and sharp, like a line of starlight, suddenly attacking, subtle and silent, like spring rain nourishing all things.

Shi Zhongtie stood firm, heavy as a rock, his movements simple and unadorned. His whole body exerted force, and as he swung his sword, the air within three steps of him crackled like breaking crystal.

Guchen Sha was slightly surprised: "This person's martial arts are far beyond that of an ordinary grandmaster, not inferior to the old tenth prince."

Before the tenth prince, Guzhen Sha, ascended to the Dao realm, he practiced both righteous and evil arts, was powerful and agile, and was known as invincible among grandmasters, having been cultivated with countless resources.

For Shi Zhongtie to have such cultivation, the Giant Rock Marquis was truly terrifying. This person was not even his son but a nephew. If it were a direct descendant, he would likely be even stronger.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The swords and knives clashed, and in the blink of an eye, they had exchanged dozens of blows.

Suddenly, Shi Zhongtie let out a long cry, his sword technique changing dramatically, sparks flying, slicing through the air, and a storm of wind and rain spreading out. At that moment, everyone seemed to see meteors falling from the sky, a rain of fire.

Bang!

Liu Yu was sent flying backward, falling to the ground, but he used his sword to bounce back up, uninjured, knowing that his opponent had held back.

"I'll go!"

Jia Liang held his sword and attacked Shi Zhongtie.

After dozens of intense exchanges, Shi Zhongtie once again used the same sword technique, sending Jia Liang flying.

Subsequently, Mo Chao, Qian Zhen, and Zhou Bu also took turns, but they were all sent flying after dozens of exchanges.

Shi Zhongtie's meteor-like technique was exquisitely skillful, immensely powerful, and had a grand momentum.

"Is this technique created by the Giant Rock Marquis?" Guchen Sha asked with interest. "Shi Zhongtie, use this technique to attack me with all your strength, don't hold back."

"Well, Nineteenth Prince, this technique is indeed created by the Giant Rock Marquis, inspired by the sight of meteors and rain of fire. I only used a third of its power just now. If I use it to the fullest, it might be...," Shi Zhongtie was very hesitant.

"I see some flaws in this technique," Guchen Sha said with a smile.

"Nineteenth Prince, you jest," Shi Zhongtie said, though he knew Guchen Sha was using a provocation tactic.

"If you don't believe me, use it to the fullest, and I will point out the flaws," Guchen Sha said, unarmed. "I can break through this technique with my bare hands."

"Since that's the case, I will not hold back, Nineteenth Prince." Shi Zhongtie held his sword, his body trembling slightly. A tornado formed around him, causing Liu Yu and the others to change their expressions, realizing they had lost fairly.

Boom!

The sword technique began, the sword light flickering, rising and falling. It was as if the stars in the distant sky suddenly fell to the earth, leaving the land scarred and the world in ruins.

The attack was directed at Guchen Sha.

Guchen Sha moved, entering the sword light, and with a light wave of his hand, all the sword light was deflected. Then, Shi Zhongtie's long sword fell into his hand.

"What's going on?" Shi Zhongtie stared at his empty hands, unable to understand how Guchen Sha had taken his sword. He was outwardly respectful but inwardly extremely proud and arrogant, having killed countless enemies and possessing exceptional talent. He had never expected to meet someone stronger.

If Guchen Sha were at the Dao realm, he could understand.

But Guchen Sha was at the same realm as him, a martial arts grandmaster.

Liu Yu and the others felt greatly relieved, and Guchen Sha's image became even more towering and indelible.

"Nineteenth Prince, your divine skills are unparalleled, I am in awe," Shi Zhongtie said, kneeling on one knee, genuinely impressed. "I thought that killing the four great demons was not your doing, but now it seems it really could be. Your martial arts... But you also have a way with people. I defeated your five subordinates, and you defeated me in one move. This way, your five subordinates will absolutely revere you as a god."

Guchen Sha's technique, the Sun and Moon Transformation, was far superior to Shi Zhongtie's, allowing him to instantly take the long sword, also serving to establish his authority.

After taking the sword, he was secretly pleased. Compared to his time in the capital, his martial arts cultivation had improved significantly, especially after comprehending the subtleties of the Sun and Moon Transformation, breaking through the martial arts barrier, and feeling that he could step into the Dao realm at any time.

As night fell, the stars shone brightly, and the night breeze brought a hint of spring's floral fragrance.

Guchen Sha let Shi Zhongtie lead the team to rest in the town, practicing martial arts and exchanging skills with Liu Yu and the others. He then went out, heading deeper into the mountains. First, he wanted to find tigers and wolves to obtain more tiger and wolf pills. Second, since he had promised the Giant Rock Marquis to contact the remnants of the Xian Dynasty, they would surely come to him.

He left the town and traveled over a hundred miles, climbing a high mountain. With his current speed, the journey took less than half an hour, even at a leisurely pace. If he pushed himself, it would be twice as fast.

"Have you thought about it for so many days? Have you made up your mind?"

He sat on a large rock at the mountain peak for a moment, and a voice came from the distance. Turning his head, he saw Dust Sword Wind.

At this moment, Dust Sword Wind was alone, without any followers.

Guchen Sha was not surprised. He had known that someone had been watching him while he was training the troops in the town. If he wanted to shake them off, it wouldn't be difficult, but he wanted to see what they were up to.

"What are you thinking about? Rebellion?" Guchen Sha's tone was cold. "What if I don't agree?"

"Ha! Have you grown wings? Do you think that because you've trained your troops and improved your martial arts a bit, you're invincible?" Dust Sword Wind seemed to have anticipated Guchen Sha's response. "It seems I need to show you the consequences. Today, I will capture you and take you back. When you see the Heavenly Wasteland Prince, you will bow down and willingly offer your bloodline."

"So it's you who wants my Giant Spirit God bloodline." Guchen Sha laughed. "You're quite bold. The Xian Dynasty was destroyed by the Yong Dynasty, and you want revenge, which is understandable. But to destroy the Giant Rock Great Wall and allow the barbarians to invade, that's almost demonic."

"Throughout history, the victors become kings, and the losers become bandits. One general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand. You are still naive," Dust Sword Wind said, hands behind his back. "These past few days, you have surprised me. Even the four great demons died at your hands, but that was probably due to Long Yuyun, right? She seems to be using you. I've learned that she has returned to the capital and is not here. What cards do you have left?"

"Are you going to capture me?" Guchen Sha stood up.

"You are, after all, of the Giant Spirit God bloodline. I'll give you a chance. You can run now, and I won't chase you for the time it takes to burn an incense stick. Let's see if you can escape my palm," Dust Sword Wind said, not bothering to answer.

Guchen Sha took a step forward, advancing three zhang, and appeared in front of Dust Sword Wind, delivering three consecutive palm strikes.

The palm techniques of the Giant Spirit God art: Move Mountain, Turn River, and Invert Sea.

These three palms were linked, the air waves rolling and coalescing into a ball, gathering without dispersing. The air currents rubbed against each other, creating a crackling sound, and the dust and small objects on the ground were attracted as if electrostatically, due to the rapid movement and high-speed friction.

This technique had surpassed the original power of the Giant Spirit God palm, as he used the Sun and Moon Transformation to drive it.

Dust Sword Wind's face, which had been smiling, suddenly changed. He felt the overwhelming force of the palm strikes, almost unprecedented in his life. The palm wind was condensed and did not dissipate, like a mountain surrounded by thunder and lightning colliding with him.

He was familiar with the Giant Spirit God palm, having practiced it since childhood, and could almost dismantle the moves with his eyes closed. But facing this familiar technique, he felt an eerie sense of unfamiliarity, almost making him want to vomit blood.

He immediately retreated, not daring to meet the attack head-on, even though he was at the first transformation of the Dao realm, "Fasting and Abstinence." He could only flee.

He felt extremely frustrated but was helpless.