Chapter 54

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Xiao Ruo Wu and Zhu Wushi’s expressions changed, but a hint of joy appeared on their faces, as the target of the sound breaking through the air was Dongfang Bubai.

The three men’s auras instantly became even more intense. Any movement from one side would be met with a full-force attack from the other, so none of them looked to see what was coming through the air.

They could only hear and feel that the object was not large, but extremely heavy. As it passed, the breeze, air currents, and spiritual energy were all shattered, and the surrounding space became dozens or even hundreds of times heavier. Its offensive power was no less than that of a top-tier master’s full-force attack, and perhaps even stronger.

In a breath, the object had already reached about ten meters to the left of Dongfang Bubai, completely locking onto him. In the next breath, it would strike him.

Xiao Ruo Wu and Zhu Wushi immediately increased their auras, also locking onto Dongfang Bubai. If he made any move, they would strike with a thunderous blow.

Dongfang Bubai’s face was heavy, his eyes filled with ferocity, and a thick aura of ferocity emanated from his body. He hadn’t been pushed to this extent in a long time.

“Swoosh!”

The sword-drawing technique, already at its peak, erupted as the White Blade Sword was unsheathed.

“Clang!”

The sharp and piercing sound of the sword resonated in everyone’s hearts. The dazzling and fierce sword light immediately stung the eyes of all who watched, like a mountain flood or a raging wave, its majestic momentum indescribable, slicing directly towards the strange object.

“Bang! Bang!!”

The sword-drawing technique, which seemed capable of cutting through anything, collided head-on with the extremely heavy object. It seemed like a small earthquake occurred, and the already shattered ground and the prison gate collapsed completely.

A powerful gust of wind rushed in all directions, disrupting the auras of Xiao Ruo Wu and Zhu Wushi, who had locked onto Dongfang Bubai. However, they still attacked without hesitation.

Zhu Wushi’s centuries of internal energy surged, and with a single palm strike, a small area of space seemed to press down on Dongfang Bubai.

Xiao Ruo Wu’s seemingly ordinary palm strike from a distance produced a sound like the roar of a dragon and the howl of a tiger, and the surrounding area suddenly became unbearably hot, as if he had summoned all the ghost fires from hell.

Dongfang Bubai, who had just slashed the object back, now faced the powerful combined attack of two great masters.

The White Blade Sword returned to its sheath with a “Swoosh!” A brilliant sword light, not fully charged, appeared again, fiercely slashing towards Xiao Ruo Wu and Zhu Wushi.

“Bang!”

A loud sonic boom, Dongfang Bubai thrust the White Blade Sword into the ground and was forced to retreat several meters.

A mouthful of blood surged up, and Dongfang Bubai swallowed it forcefully. His flawless face turned pale, clearly indicating he was seriously injured.

After all, the combined full-force attack of Xiao Ruo Wu and Zhu Wushi was not something a top-tier master could withstand, especially when Dongfang Bubai had acted hastily.

“Teachermaster Dongfang is indeed as renowned as his name suggests. To withstand the full-force attacks of three great masters and still remain unscathed, I am truly impressed.” A voice, indistinguishable as mocking or sincere, echoed.

Dongfang Bubai’s fierce gaze fell on a majestic figure holding a pair of golden rings, slowly approaching from a distance.

The man was in his thirties, calm and steady, his steps resounding with a powerful aura, like the mighty flow of a great river.

“Shangguan Jinhuang!” Dongfang Bubai’s fierce eyes locked onto the newcomer. Though he had never met him, he recognized him immediately. The object that had just struck was the famous Dragon and Phoenix Golden Rings.

“Teachermaster Dongfang, it’s your first visit to Jinling. I apologize for any shortcomings in my hospitality.” Shangguan Jinhuang said with a steady smile, moving to the other side to form a three-sided encirclement with Xiao Ruo Wu and Zhu Wushi.

“Hmph! I will remember this day.” Dongfang Bubai coldly snorted, sheathing the White Blade Sword and gripping the hilt, ready to strike.

“Teachermaster Dongfang, why be so stubborn? Why not come with us? The Emperor values talent and will surely treat you with respect. What do you say?” Xiao Ruo Wu said earnestly.

“Hmph! If you want to keep me, you’ll have to show your skills.” Dongfang Bubai glanced around, still speaking with disdain.

Shangguan Jinhuang, Xiao Ruo Wu, and Zhu Wushi remained silent, knowing that Dongfang Bubai would never surrender willingly. They all raised their auras, ready to attack at any moment.

Dongfang Bubai knew he couldn’t delay any longer. The longer he waited, the more unfavorable the situation would become.

“Swoosh!”

“Swoosh!”

Two heart-stopping sounds of swords being drawn rang out almost simultaneously, followed by two dazzling white sword lights.

The two white sword lights rushed towards Xiao Ruo Wu and Zhu Wushi. Though not as powerful as before, they were still formidable, and Xiao Ruo Wu and Zhu Wushi quickly responded.

At the same time, Dongfang Bubai charged towards Shangguan Jinhuang. Though all three were top-tier masters, Shangguan Jinhuang was undoubtedly the strongest, but his lightness skill was the weakest.

Xiao Ruo Wu’s lightness skill was astonishingly fast, and though Zhu Wushi was not as swift, his吸功大法 (Absorption Technique) was a good method to hinder someone’s escape.

So, Dongfang Bubai had to break through Shangguan Jinhuang.

Seeing Dongfang Bubai coming towards him, Shangguan Jinhuang’s expression turned serious, and he raised the Dragon and Phoenix Golden Rings.

“Whoosh!”

“Swoosh!”

The Dragon and Phoenix Golden Rings and the White Blade Sword struck simultaneously.

Unfortunately, Dongfang Bubai was already injured, and his sword-drawing technique was not fully charged. The heavy Dragon and Phoenix Golden Rings scattered the sword light and struck the White Blade Sword and Dongfang Bubai’s body.

Dongfang Bubai forced a breath, suppressing the pain, and quickly rushed towards a gap.

Shangguan Jinhuang swiftly retracted the Dragon and Phoenix Golden Rings. Seeing Dongfang Bubai’s speed, he did not chase after him but threw the rings again, aiming at Dongfang Bubai.

At this moment, Xiao Ruo Wu and Zhu Wushi had dealt with the two sword lights. Seeing Dongfang Bubai trying to escape, Xiao Ruo Wu produced a long whip and lashed out at him.

Zhu Wushi, not to be outdone, struck Dongfang Bubai with a palm from a distance to support Shangguan Jinhuang and Xiao Ruo Wu.

Dongfang Bubai could clearly hear the sounds of the three attacks breaking through the air. Knowing he would be killed if he did not defend himself, he could not stop his momentum, or he would not escape.

With no choice, he swung the White Blade Sword with his right hand again. However, already severely injured, the power of the sword-drawing technique was greatly reduced. The sword light was shattered by the three attacks, which continued to rush towards him.

“Puff!”

A cloud of dust rose, and Dongfang Bubai could no longer hold back the blood, spitting it out. He forced himself to gather all his strength and used the momentum of the three attacks to increase his speed.

Shangguan Jinhuang’s face changed, and he quickly used a palm wind to clear the dust, but Dongfang Bubai was gone.

The three men’s faces were grim. They had failed to capture Dongfang Bubai, and their pride was at stake.

“Pursue him. Dongfang Bubai is severely injured and can’t have gone far.” Xiao Ruo Wu said solemnly.

Zhu Wushi and Shangguan Jinhuang nodded in agreement. The consequences of failing to capture a fierce and powerful opponent like Dongfang Bubai were severe.

They immediately split up in three directions to search for Dongfang Bubai’s trail.

A large army had also arrived to clean up the mess.

Half an hour later, Xiao Ruo Wu and the others returned to the prison. Their grim faces indicated they had found nothing.

“Dongfang Bubai can’t have gone far. Send people to search house by house. We will find him.” Xiao Ruo Wu said first.

Zhu Wushi and Shangguan Jinhuang nodded, and a large army began searching house by house around the prison, with members of the Money Gang and the Ghost King Mansion also joining the search.

Though the three usually did not get along, they knew what to do in this situation.

At this moment, Dongfang Bubai’s condition was the worst it had ever been. His injuries were severe, and his escape was fortunate.

He was heading towards the wealthy residential area of Jinling, where it was easier to hide and the soldiers would be more cautious in their search.

Maintaining his speed with great effort, he jumped into a large mansion when he could barely hold on. Finding the household sparsely populated, he entered a side room, lay on the bed, and slowly circulated his cultivation technique.

Then, he relaxed and fainted.

In the quiet room, there was no movement, only the heavy breathing of Dongfang Bubai. As the Nine Revolutions of the Sun and Moon slowly circulated in his body, a thread of spiritual energy entered, sustaining his life.

Night quickly passed, and the sun slowly rose, but Dongfang Bubai remained unconscious. Fortunately, no one entered the room.

Outside, though the sun had just risen, Jinling was bustling. The commotion from the previous night was known throughout half the city, and the search had been extensive, continuing and expanding.

By morning, various news had spread, reaching countless people.

In teahouses, inns, on the Qinhuai River, and on the streets, many people were discussing the events of the previous night.

Xiao Ruo Wu, Zhu Wushi, and Shangguan Jinhuang gathered at the prison with heavy expressions.

“Since we haven’t found Dongfang Bubai yet, it means he has escaped farther than we imagined. We need to expand the search area.” Zhu Wushi said solemnly.

“We need the Emperor’s decree. With such a commotion, the Emperor must have known and the imperial decree should be arriving soon.” Xiao Ruo Wu said steadily.

“I will take my leave and return to the gang to gather more information.” Shangguan Jinhuang said solemnly.

“Agreed! Take care!” Zhu Wushi and Xiao Ruo Wu bowed in response.

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