Chapter 4

"Armor Piercing! Dragon Shaking—"

The Armor Piercing technique was a spell inherently contained within the pair of gloves, 'Armor Piercing Cones.' Although Zhuang Wudao had no true essence within his body and was not yet a cultivator, he could only muster the strength to activate the Armor Piercing technique for three breaths at most. However, at this moment, just these three breaths were enough!

As for the Dragon Shaking technique, it was not the one he was most familiar with. However, it was absolutely the most explosive and fierce strike among the twelve Dragon Subduing Strikes!

When the palm and fist collided, Shi Hu's eyes showed a look of shock. His hands finally drew blood, his palm bones almost shattered, and his massive arms tingled slightly, forced to be jolted apart by the incoming punch.

The shocked expression quickly turned to horror. Zhuang Wudao's strike left no room for even a fraction of reserve. Only now did he suddenly realize that the person before him had no intention of survival. This was a determined move to take him down with him!

Even 'Axe Slaughter' Hu Tao and 'Wind Blade' Jiang Jiu understood the situation and pounced again.

However, the fierce punch had already been launched! The dragon's roar was high and clear, and Zhuang Wudao's entire body moved like a mad tiger.

This strike was Dragon Shattering!

The twelfth Dragon Subduing Strike, the one he was truly most skilled at and used most proficiently!

Shi Hu's arms were forced apart, unable to protect his vital areas. This punch, without any doubt, struck his left chest, right over his heart!

A dull thud sounded, and the two layers of iron armor on Shi Hu's body immediately shattered.

Shi Hu let out a wild, desperate roar, his body staggering back.

A faint fist mark appeared on his bronze-colored chest. Although Zhuang Wudao's 'Dragon Shattering Strike' did not break through his Golden Armor Mystic Body, it did shatter several of his ribs!

His lower body lost all balance, unable to stand steady. Worse, the punch force penetrated his heart, causing his blood and qi to nearly go berserk. The chaos in his blood and qi also directly caused his Golden Armor Mystic Body to nearly fail.

Shi Hu's eyes were filled with madness. He needed just half a breath to adjust. Even if he couldn't fully recover, with his injuries, he could still retain ninety percent of his strength.

With four people surrounding and attacking together, Zhuang Wudao was surely doomed to die!

However, at this moment, he was already in a desperate situation!

The dragon's roar rose again, and Zhuang Wudao launched another punch. The 'Armor Piercing Cone' still glowed with a white aura, the punch sharp like a cone!

The twelfth Dragon Subduing Strike, Dragon Breaking!

Just as Shi Hu, in a panic, used his hands to protect his chest, Zhuang Wudao's punch changed direction mid-strike, aiming directly at Shi Hu's throat.

The Dragon Breaking Strike specialized in changes, with unpredictable punch momentum. After the explosion, it was the weakest of the twelve Dragon Subduing Strikes.

However, even with its weakest power, combined with the spirit weapon, the Armor Piercing Cone, it was enough to completely shatter Shi Hu's throat!

Zhuang Wudao's heart was cold and calm, his face expressionless.

He naturally knew that Shi Hu's final counterattack would be like a raging storm, astonishing and capable of plunging him into an irrecoverable state. But given his current situation, with no hope of survival, he didn't care much.

Just as the punch was about to pierce Shi Hu's throat, a sharp force suddenly attacked from behind.

Before his Dragon Breaking Strike could shatter Shi Hu's neck, the sudden weapon from behind could already pierce his heart!

It was a cultivator at the peak of the Blood Refinement stage!

Zhuang Wudao was momentarily stunned, then remembered Wu Xiaosi. This guy was the closest to him, and after Shi Hu took seven steps back from the seven punches, Wu Xiaosi was now right behind him.

At this moment, Zhuang Wudao's chest, heart, and limbs were bone-chillingly cold. He felt utterly hopeless, thinking that everything was about to end.

Even in the end, he couldn't drag one or two people down with him, making his death truly frustrating!

Shi Hu, seeing this, was also stunned, then immediately understood and burst into laughter.

"Brothers, you've done well! Zhuang Wudao, this is heaven's will that you should die—"

His massive hands did not block the throat, but instead grabbed the sides of his body, preventing Zhuang Wudao from having any chance of escape!

'Axe Slaughter' Hu Tao and 'Wind Blade' Jiang Jiu were also within five feet of Zhuang Wudao. Even Qing Gou Liu He, who had just broken through the wall, was now within reach with his twin hooks.

Zhuang Wudao sighed helplessly, still not giving up. He forcibly stopped the Dragon Breaking Strike, using the Dragon Walk Tiger Step to move and avoid.

Among the twelve Dragon Subduing Strikes, there was one called 'Dragon Return,' specifically to guard against rear attacks.

Unfortunately, he hadn't practiced it well enough, and it was unknown if it would work. Even now, Wu Xiaosi showed no intention of stopping.

The next moment, the blade would surely pierce his body.

At this moment, the burning sensation from behind suddenly intensified, the pain like steel needles piercing his mind.

However, an extremely strange feeling rose in Zhuang Wudao's chest.

What's happening?

As this thought arose, his limbs and body felt as if they were no longer his own.

The punch to the rear seemed to change its angle. The dragon's roar sounded, clear and high, even more so than when he used the 'Dragon Shattering Strike.' At the critical moment, he forcibly turned his body, and the fierce punch struck the steel blade.

Wu Xiaosi's face changed drastically. The hundred-refined steel blade in his hand was broken in two. He spat blood and retreated ten feet.

Zhuang Wudao's figure instantly retreated, his steps perfectly avoiding the simultaneous attacks from Hu Tao and 'Wind Blade' Jiang Jiu, standing in an open area.

Though still surrounded by the four, he was temporarily out of immediate danger.

Zhuang Wudao was still dazed, unsure of the state he had been in just now.

The 'Dragon Return' strike clearly exceeded his capabilities. Among the twelve Dragon Subduing Strikes, he could only perform seven dragon roars. This 'Dragon Return' was the one he was least skilled at.

Could it be that his potential burst forth in the face of life and death? It didn't seem like it—

Zhuang Wudao frowned slightly, noticing that his body and limbs were still out of control.

An unknown will had taken over his body.

Zhuang Wudao's pupils dilated, the coldness in his eyes intensifying. Was this a ghost possessing him? Not content with just entering his dreams, it was now trying to take over his body?

The situation was bizarre, and he knew it was related to the sword behind him. He could only struggle with all his might to regain control of his body.

However, no matter how frightened he was, Zhuang Wudao had to focus on the external threat, trying not to show any signs of abnormality.

Compared to the immediate danger of certain death, the trouble within his body was a minor issue. If he couldn't save his life, then losing his body was not a big concern.

His struggle had some effect. Zhuang Wudao managed to turn his body, coldly and unfamiliarly staring at the person who had already staggered to his feet, his former brother in life and death.

"Why is this happening?"

He could tolerate Wu Xiaosi's betrayal out of helplessness, but he could not forgive the knife that had just been thrust at him from behind! Even though it didn't pierce his body, it felt like it had stabbed his heart, the pain deep and bone-chilling.

Wu Xiaosi opened his mouth, seemingly at a loss for words, and remained silent.

Zhuang Wudao sighed, no longer seeking an explanation from Wu Xiaosi, and shook his head slightly: "From now on, you and I are enemies. We can no longer be brothers—"

Wu Xiaosi's face turned even paler, the veins on his hand holding the broken blade standing out.

Shi Hu, however, laughed: "Though great kindness needs no thanks, this act of saving my life is no small matter. When this is over, I will reward you with a thousand taels of silver, enough to ensure a comfortable life for your family!"

He then clenched his fists, his bones cracking like popping beans, and coldly stared at Zhuang Wudao: "A moment of carelessness almost cost me. Your reputation as a mad tiger is indeed well-deserved. But now, I want to see what tricks you have left! It seems that even slicing you into pieces and feeding you to the dogs isn't enough. Your brothers will all meet a bad end! I heard that when you were begging on the streets, you had a few sisters who are now married? Ha, I, Shi Hu, may not be a good brother, but I have the means to destroy their families. What do you think of selling them into brothels? A pair of jade arms for a thousand men, no, that's not enough, better to send them to the almshouse, where there are countless beggars—"

Just as he had escaped from a desperate situation, Shi Hu seemed to be stimulated. Besides continuously advancing, he rambled on.

Zhuang Wudao's face was extremely grim. He knew he was powerless and had no hope of survival.

However, the murderous intent in his heart grew even stronger. His blood boiled, but his heart gradually turned cold.

Unfortunately, it was only three months away from reaching the Qi Refinement stage. His practice of the Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming Fist was not diligent enough. If he could just make all twelve Dragon Subduing Strikes roar, reaching their peak, he was sure he could turn Shi Hu into a pile of meat!

The heat from behind intensified, and a clear sword cry startled Zhuang Wudao.

Again, this sword!

Zhuang Wudao raised an eyebrow, only to realize that his body had once again lost control.

The will controlling his limbs and body was now in perfect harmony with his thoughts. Both were filled with high battle spirit, fierce and indomitable.

It completely took control of every piece of flesh and every drop of blood in his body.

Just then, a silver hook chain suddenly shot through the crowd. His body did not dodge, allowing the hook to grab and lock onto his arm.

Zhuang Wudao's heart sank, thinking he was doomed.

However, his right foot involuntarily stomped down, causing the earth to shatter and a tiger's roar to rise.

The arm trembled, and a massive force erupted. Liu He, standing far away, lost his footing and was forcibly pulled over.

'Wind Blade' Jiang Jiu was startled, swinging his twin blades to cut Zhuang Wudao's hands, which were locked by the hook.

However, Zhuang Wudao ignored it and punched directly. The Dragon Subduing Strike, Dragon Shaking!

The angle and stance of the punch were slightly different from before. Along with the dragon's roar, there was also a tiger's roar! Fierce and dominant, the punch struck the blade, making his hands tingle and almost unable to hold on.

At this moment, everyone present, including Zhuang Wudao himself, was shocked!

Dragon's roar and tiger's roar, this was the Dragon Subduing Tiger Taming!

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