Chapter 7

"Anu, don't be hasty, let me first pay my respects to my big yellow dog!"

Xu Yi said with a blank expression, then his left thumb rose, and the short, sharp fingernail, like the sharpest little knife, made a tearing sound as it sliced a thin, white line across the top of his beard. Instantly, a line of blood seeped out. Xu Yi rubbed his left hand, and a strip of skin peeled up. He then slapped the bearded man's face several times, producing a sound like popping beans. With his left hand, he pinched the raised skin and tore it off with a terrifying ripping sound.

Xu Yi actually peeled off the entire scalp of the bearded man, pulling it down to the neck, exposing a large patch of red blood and white flesh, just like the old yellow dog before it died.

Since being captured by Xu Yi, the bearded man had been held by the throat, and his spine had already been shattered. Unable to move or scream, he now endured such cruel torture. Despite being a late-stage body-forger expert, he was in such pain that his whole body trembled, tears streamed down his face, and his throat made a "he he" sound, a sight too terrible to bear.

In both his past and present life, this was the first time Xu Yi had carried out such cruel torture, yet he felt no mercy or discomfort, only the rage in his chest, which almost burned through his brain.

Even after punishing the bearded man, Xu Yi still felt unsatisfied. He extended his large foot and crushed the bearded man's legs, then casually threw him. The bearded man's body, soft like a broken bag, flew into the air and hung from the top of a ten-zhang tall tree, like a peeled shrimp, bleeding continuously and wailing incessantly.

To explain in detail, all of this happened in the blink of an eye. Zhou Gongzi and the eagle-nosed middle-aged man had no time to react before the bearded man was reduced to a state that was neither human nor ghost!

"Oh no..."

The eagle-nosed middle-aged man let out a long, angry howl!

Usually, he indeed found the bearded man distasteful, considering him to lack the spirit of a warrior. But for Xu Yi to torture him right under his nose was a blatant slap in the face!

"Xu Yi, I will grind your bones to dust and make you regret being born!"

Zhou Gongzi was even more furious. He slapped his horse's back, leaped up, and drew his sword from his waist. In mid-air, a green light flashed as he aimed for Xu Yi's throat. "Elder Feng is watching. I will flay this bastard with my own hands and make his head into my urinal!"

Swish, swish, swish, Zhou Gongzi wielded his sword like lightning, the sword light flickering, his moves swift, striking thirteen times in an instant, forcing Xu Yi to retreat thirteen steps.

Though he didn't hit his target, the momentum forced Xu Yi to retreat step by step. Zhou Gongzi felt a sense of satisfaction and coldly said, "Xu Yi, this Lightning Strike Sword Technique was given to me by my uncle, Dao Qian, who learned it from the Jade Clarity Fairy of the Tian Shan Sect. It is one of the most famous sword techniques of the Tian Shan Sect. In the past, the Jade Clarity Fairy used this technique to sweep through the thirty-six strongholds of Woniushan, slaying over a hundred enemies. I only used thirteen moves just now, and you couldn't block any of them. The subsequent killing moves are even more lethal. I fear you won't even have time to scream before your head is cut off. Kneel and beg for mercy, and I'll give you a complete body."

"Anu is still Anu. Learning a few tricks and daring to show off. Show me what you've really learned from the old scoundrel Dao Qian!" Xu Yi said coldly.

The word "Anu" made Zhou Gongzi's nose smoke with anger.

For generations, the Zhou family had been slaves to the Xu family, a source of eternal pain for the Zhou family, hidden in the deepest, most secret corner of their hearts, never to be mentioned by anyone.

"You brat, you're asking for death!"

Zhou Gongzi roared to the sky, "Heaven and Earth Annihilation!"

He formed nine sword flowers with his long sword, and immediately, invisible ripples spread through the air. The wildflowers on both sides of the mountain path were disturbed by the air currents and flew into the air.

Elder Feng smiled with his arms crossed, taking two steps back, his eyes full of satisfaction. Zhou Gongzi's family had a deep martial tradition, and this Lightning Strike Sword Technique indeed had its unique aspects. As a late-stage body-forger, Xu Yi, facing Zhou Gongzi with bare hands against a sword, the outcome was already determined. Even if this wild boy had learned some techniques, he would find it hard to escape unscathed under the Lightning Strike Sword.

Before Elder Feng's thoughts could finish, a sudden change occurred. Zhou Gongzi's fully charged sword strike had not yet been delivered when Xu Yi moved. He saw Xu Yi's long leg kick a mountain rock weighing dozens of pounds, which turned into a projectile and shot rapidly toward Zhou Gongzi.

Zhou Gongzi's sword had not yet been released when he was hit by the rock. If he didn't block it, the rock's momentum was so strong that it would either kill or cripple him.

Zhou Gongzi was furious and swung his sword backward, the powerful sword force shattering the incoming rock. He advanced, the green sword trembling, ready to strike Xu Yi, but another rock flew toward him...

In an instant, Zhou Gongzi had already shattered dozens of flying rocks.

Zhou Gongzi was about to faint. When Zhou Daoqian taught him the Lightning Strike Sword Technique, he never mentioned that this powerful sword technique would be used to split rocks.

He had never imagined that one day, with his powerful physique, he would be splitting rocks until his hands ached and swelled.

"Prince, let me take care of him!"

Elder Feng hadn't expected that what was supposed to be a delicious meal would turn sour.

Zhou Gongzi's sword technique was superb, but his combat experience was lacking. Combined with Xu Yi's cunning and adaptability, a battle that should have been a swift and decisive victory had turned into a messy fight. Elder Feng had the idea of ending it himself.

"No! I said this brat is mine!"

Zhou Gongzi's face was cold as he swung his sword and split another rock, feeling his strength wane. He thought for a moment and coldly laughed, "Elder Feng, please be patient. How could I not know the tricks this brat is using? He wants to exhaust my strength, but doesn't he have his limits too? Splitting a rock is much easier than throwing it several dozen feet. I'm tired, but the brat is even more tired. Today, I will exhaust him to the point of collapse, then capture him and flay him alive!"

Elder Feng glanced at Xu Yi, seeing him drenched in sweat, his face pale, and showing signs of exhaustion. He said, "Prince, your insight is profound!" and stepped back.

Clang!

Clang!

Two more rocks were split, and Zhou Gongzi was overjoyed. He could clearly feel that the momentum of the two rocks was much weaker, indicating that Xu Yi was nearly exhausted.

While splitting the two rocks, Zhou Gongzi also closed the distance.

Xu Yi kicked another rock, but his foot stumbled.

Seizing the opportunity, Zhou Gongzi's eyes gleamed. He gathered his strength and swiftly approached. The green sword emitted a light hum, like a venomous dragon emerging from its cave, aiming straight for Xu Yi's Baihui point. "Die!"

"Come on!"

Xu Yi let out a long howl, his hands suddenly reaching out and firmly gripping the rapidly advancing green sword.

With a crack, Xu Yi exerted his strength, and the green sword broke into two pieces. Before Zhou Gongzi could react, Xu Yi reversed the broken sword and plunged it into Zhou Gongzi's left shoulder with a "pu" sound.