Chapter 3

These three people were all known to Zhuang Wudao, and they were somewhat famous in the North City. They were the three major heads of the Green Robe Hall: 'Blue Hook' Liu He, 'Axe Butcher' Hu Tao, and 'Wind Blade' Jiang Jiu. All of them were Bone Marrow Cultivation stage martial artists, with considerable strength.

If it were a one-on-one fight, Zhuang Wudao would have a steady advantage. However, if these three were to join forces, he would have no choice but to flee.

He wasn't too concerned about the last two. The Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming Fist Technique had a complementary 'Dragon Walk Tiger Step' movement. While not the fastest, it was well-suited for the complex terrain of the city.

In the past seven years, Zhuang Wudao had persistently practiced high-speed running in the dense forest. He was confident that his escape skills were unmatched by any other Bone Marrow Cultivation stage martial artist.

Therefore, among the three, he was only truly concerned about 'Blue Hook' Liu He, whose hook chain was particularly adept at entangling and capturing. Once caught, there would be no chance of escape.

What he feared the most, however, was the nine-foot-tall man in front of him.

This man was named Shi Hu, the leader of the Green Robe Hall. He practiced the transverse external cultivation 'Golden Armor Profound Gang,' which was particularly effective against his fist technique. This was the main reason why he had been forced to flee like a dog in recent times. Shi Hu entered the Bone Marrow stage at the age of twenty-two and had practiced the Golden Armor Profound Gang for twenty years, reaching the pinnacle of this external cultivation.

Even if a Qi Cultivation stage cultivator struck him with a weapon, it would not leave a scratch on his skin. This allowed him to dominate a street in the North City.

If it weren't for the Green Robe Hall overstepping their bounds and forcing him too much, Zhuang Wudao would not want to confront Shi Hu at this critical time when he was about to break through to the Qi Cultivation stage.

His group of brothers, including himself, only had two Bone Marrow Cultivation stage martial artists. Fighting these people head-on would be too costly.

"Was my brother Shi Bao killed by you, Zhuang Wudao?"

It seemed Shi Hu didn't expect Zhuang Wudao to answer. His eyes flashed with a cold light, and he smiled sinisterly, "I saw his body, struck seven times by the Dragon Subduing Fist. His entire skeleton was shattered, and his body was a mess, with no good flesh left!"

"Enough talk!"

Zhuang Wudao flipped his hands and took out two gloves from his sleeves, putting them on. Made of gold thread and spider silk, they had protruding blades on the knuckles, capable of resisting weapons and breaking bones!

Shi Bao had died from the impact of these gloves. In addition, he had also equipped iron arm guards on both hands, which could also resist weapons.

Since he was about to confront the Green Robe Hall, he couldn't be unprepared. These gloves, called 'Armor Piercing Spikes,' were a low-grade magical artifact he had purchased at a high price, using all the savings of his brothers. Many cultivators didn't even have such items.

However, whether they could penetrate Shi Hu's 'Golden Armor Profound Gang' was still unknown.

In the past ten years, he had been involved in no fewer than thirty battles, several times on the brink of death, and could be considered a seasoned fighter.

So, even though he knew he would likely die, he had no fear. Not only was he unafraid, but the ferocity in his bones only grew stronger, his fighting spirit burning high.

A man who lived by the edge of a blade wouldn't take his life seriously.

Zhuang Wudao was a reckless thug. Even a cornered dog would jump over a wall, let alone him?

Since death was certain, he would drag a few people down with him today!

However, strangely, as he focused and prepared to fight, the ancient sword on his back, of unknown origin, began to heat up.

In just a moment, it became scorching hot. He didn't know what this demonic sword was up to.

Zhuang Wudao knew he couldn't afford to be distracted at this moment, so he ignored the strange occurrence.

Shi Hu's gaze was temporarily drawn to the golden gloves in Zhuang Wudao's hands. After a brief pause, he dismissed it. His fists clenched, making a cracking sound, and his voice seemed to come from the depths of hell, cold laughter echoing.

"A magical artifact? No wonder you're so bold! You don't care about my brother's tragic death, but I, as his brother, cannot ignore it. I haven't slept well these days, thinking about the pain my brother must have endured. Fortunately, the heavens are just, and they won't let the enemy escape. Today, I, Shi Hu, will crush every bone in your body and cut every piece of flesh to feed the dogs! You will neither be able to live nor die—"

His words suddenly stopped as Zhuang Wudao suddenly charged forward. His figure was like a saber-toothed tiger, swift and fierce.

In an instant, he had covered ten yards.

Shi Hu remained still, but from the roof and windows behind him, over twenty crossbows emerged. The sharp arrows whistled through the night air.

Three-armed crossbows!

Zhuang Wudao sucked in a cold breath. He had anticipated that Shi Hu wouldn't be alone. He had reserved some strength in advance.

Instead of retreating, he advanced, his hands moving rapidly, and his body twisting. Using the arm guards, he deflected three arrows and then forced his way through the arrow net in an impossible posture.

Then, he increased his speed and reached Shi Hu before the second round of arrows could be fired.

He had over a dozen brothers who had shared life and death with him and needed to continue living in this world. If he had to die, why not do something good for his brothers?

Shi Hu was the pillar of the Green Robe Hall. If he died, the remaining rats would have no basis to dominate a street. Without Shi Hu, the Green Robe Hall wouldn't last a day in Yue City, let alone seek revenge!

In the dark corners of Yue City, there were countless vicious dogs waiting to pounce. Once there was a weakness, they would swarm like bloodthirsty sharks.

So, despite the four Bone Marrow Cultivation stage martial artists here, he chose the strongest, Shi Hu, without hesitation!

Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming—Dragon Shocking Form!

When the fist technique was unleashed, the air around Zhuang Wudao was filled with explosive sounds, and a faint dragon's roar could be heard.

"Surprisingly, you've reached the dragon's roar stage. No wonder my brother died at your hands!"

Shi Hu also moved, advancing and punching directly, his muscles bulging, and his momentum like a fierce beast!

When the fists collided, the ground beneath them shattered, and Shi Hu's massive body was pushed back half a step. However, his large fist, which clashed with Zhuang Wudao's Armor Piercing Spikes, remained unharmed.

Zhuang Wudao paused for a moment, and his left fist flashed out again.

Piercing Dragon!

The fist emerged from his ribs, and his hands moved like gripping a giant snake. A faint dragon-shaped aura flowed around him.

In an instant, he exerted all his strength, the momentum even more powerful than before. The dragon's roar was deep and mournful.

Shi Hu's expression turned serious, and he didn't speak. Instead, he stabilized his body and punched again.

The Golden Armor Profound Gang not only strengthened his body but also increased his strength. After practicing for twenty years, his strength could rival two oxen! However, even with eighty percent of his strength, he almost couldn't withstand Zhuang Wudao's punch!

When the two fists collided again, Shi Hu was taken aback. The punch seemed to hit empty air, with no resistance.

At that moment, Zhuang Wudao's figure suddenly slid backward, using Shi Hu's full strength to crash into the brick wall behind him.

Realizing Zhuang Wudao's intention, Shi Hu's eyes showed a mocking look, "You're trying to escape?"

'Blue Hook' Liu He, who had been running on the roof, laughed loudly. He stomped his right foot, and the roof collapsed.

Liu He sank into the house. If Zhuang Wudao didn't break through the wall, it would be fine. But once inside, it would be a death trap.

"Idiot! So-called 'Blue Hook' Liu He is nothing more than this—"

Zhuang Wudao laughed lightly. At the last moment before reaching the wall, his speed suddenly slowed. He kicked off the wall, his body contracting and expanding like an arrow, leaving a trail in the night sky.

The 'Axe Butcher' Hu Tao and 'Wind Blade' Jiang Jiu, who were closing in from a distance, hesitated, unsure of Zhuang Wudao's intentions.

Without Liu He's hook chain, the three, including Shi Hu, had no confidence in trapping Zhuang Wudao.

They feared that Zhuang Wudao was using a feint to lure them away from their positions.

Even Shi Hu's eyes showed surprise.

The fierce tiger-like figure avoided the arrow rain and pounced over.

A sharp and indescribable aura rushed at him, shaking his spirit. The ferocious eyes contained boundless killing intent!

Instinctively, he felt that Zhuang Wudao was using all his strength, willing to die, to kill him and take him down with him.

But he also worried that Zhuang Wudao was just putting on a show, forcing him back to create an opportunity to escape.

After a brief thought, Shi Hu remained in place, not giving an inch. What if he fought to the death? His Golden Armor Profound Gang was least afraid of direct combat.

As the fist approached, the aura around Zhuang Wudao swirled like a large snake, and the fist tip resembled a dragon's head.

Shi Hu's expression was stern. At the peak of the dragon's roar, he swung his hand with all his might. His hand was twice the size of a normal person's, and when his fingers were together, it was like a large knife, cutting through the air with a sharp whistle, the momentum even surpassing a real weapon!

Both were now exerting over a thousand pounds of force, unyielding. With a loud boom, Shi Hu was pushed back half a step, and the narrow wooden house behind him shattered.

Zhuang Wudao didn't let up, immediately throwing another punch. His fists, like locking a dragon, moved slowly but were actually very fast, with a heavy and deep dragon's roar.

The aura outside his body was like a snake, and his internal muscles and bones were like a spear, using all his strength to the utmost.

In the blink of an eye, he landed several blows. Shi Hu was pushed back a step with each punch.

After seven punches, his stance became unstable. At this moment, Hu Tao and Jiang Jiu were still twenty yards away, worried about Zhuang Wudao escaping.

Shi Hu had no choice but to use both hands to block Zhuang Wudao's next punch.

At this moment, the golden gloves on Zhuang Wudao's hands began to glow faintly.