Chapter 53

Outside the sedan, Bai Mou's voice of shock and anger could be heard, as if he was engaged in battle with the intruders, astonished by their strength, "Who are you? Don't think I can't find out just because you hid your martial skills! Attempting to assassinate the prince, no matter how powerful your background, you will end up dead!"

Suddenly, Bai Mou's anxious shout came, "Your Highness, be careful!"

A powerful pressure descended from the sky like a meteor, striking the dragon sedan forcefully. The sedan's body emitted a circle of light, revealing countless complex array patterns, all defensive layers, along with the ability to resist and reflect attacks.

"Boom!"

Although the dragon sedan was formidable, it was still shattered by the overwhelming force! The sedan's body was completely crushed, scattering in all directions. The remaining force, undiminished, shattered the sedan and struck down toward the inside!

"Boom!"

Four figures flew out from the sedan in two directions, the attack missing its target and creating a large pit where the dragon sedan had been.

Bai Mou, who was far away, finally relaxed, hurriedly forcing the opponent back with a palm, and rushed to Qin Yue.

After checking Qin Yue, he found only a footprint on his chest, no other injuries. He then shouted angrily at Li Yunxiao, "Li Yunxiao, you actually kicked Prince Qin Yue away to save two maids!"

Li Yunxiao, holding a beauty in each arm, landed far away and gently placed the two terrified maids down, then laughed, "I only have two hands. In a crisis, I instinctively grabbed the beauties. Prince Qin Yue is fine, isn't he? That's good."

"You!" Bai Mou was so angry that steam seemed to come out of her seven orifices. Just as she was about to vent her anger, Qin Yue grabbed her.

Qin Yue smiled bitterly, "Yun Shao is a charming and gallant man. It's natural for him to save the beauties first in a crisis. Now we should think about how to escape."

All the guards Qin Yue brought were killed, including some martial masters. Although the other side also suffered many casualties, two incomparably powerful figures were unscathed, coldly staring at Qin Yue and approaching step by step.

A flash of shock and anger crossed Bai Mou's eyes, and she shouted, "Don't think I don't know who you are. You deliberately hid your figure, used bone-shrinking techniques to change your body, and chose agile and light martial skills. Although this can't defeat me, it can hide your whereabouts, and your task is just to hold me back."

Her emotions gradually calmed down, and she said in a deep voice, "The most important thing is Ji Meng's attack, killing the prince. Am I right, Gao Feng?"

The masked man listened, then grabbed his mask and tore it off. A cold face with eyes full of killing intent was revealed. His aura instantly released, and his black coat tore into countless strips. His originally short and thin body began to swell, growing over a foot taller and becoming more robust.

The other man also tore off his mask and stood coldly beside Gao Feng.

Bai Mou felt a chill in her heart. One of them was a Wu Jun at the Four Symbols Realm, and the other was a Great Martial Master at the Three Talents Realm. Today, it seemed they would face a grim fate. She shouted angrily, "Gao Feng, as the captain of the first division of the Imperial Guard, you have betrayed the crown prince. Have you thought about the emperor's anger, and Commander Xiao's anger?"

Gao Feng's face was expressionless, and he said coldly, "Commander Bai, aren't you the same? It seems you are more involved in the prince's struggle."

Bai Mou shouted angrily, "I was ordered by the emperor to protect Prince Yue. What about you? Does the emperor know about today's events? Does Commander Xiao know?"

"Talking more is useless. Since I've acted, I must succeed! Today, none of you will escape death!" He turned to Ji Meng and said, "Go kill Prince Qin Yue! Also, get rid of that Li family brat and the two maids! Act quickly, then come help me kill Bai Mou!"

Bai Mou glanced at him, also a Wu Jun expert. She knew her strength was inferior to his, but taking her down in a short time wouldn't be easy.

A cold light flashed in Ji Meng's eyes, and he accepted the order, "Yes!"

He flew up and struck Qin Yue's head with a palm. Although Qin Yue was also a martial artist, he was no match for Ji Meng. Bai Mou was shocked and was about to save him when she felt a mountain-like fist glow coming straight for her vital points!

Qin Yue's face changed slightly, though he was a bit frightened, he calmly took out a small flag and infused it with his energy.

The blue light on the small flag grew intensely, emitting a powerful aura. Qin Yue waved it, and a half-person-tall blue flag was planted beside him, instantly revealing a complex array under his feet.

Ji Meng's full-force strike, a hundred percent Great Martial Master's power, came down with a boom. But it was blocked by the blue light of the array and reflected back.

Ji Meng's pupils contracted, the powerful counterforce traveled up his arm. He hurriedly suppressed it, but his internal organs were shaken, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. He tumbled in the air and landed, retreating several steps to stabilize himself.

Li Yunxiao's eyes lit up from a distance, and he said in surprise, "The Fanhai Xiu Yun Flag..."

Bai Mou's heart was finally at ease, and she shouted, "Gao Feng, you should recognize this war flag! Without a Wu Wang's power, it's impossible to break it. Leave quickly!"

Gao Feng's face also changed, and he said in a deep voice, "Ji Meng, first kill the Li family brat and the two maids, then help me kill Bai Mou. This Fanhai Xiu Yun Flag was refined by Yang Di for his beloved woman, but it was never used and was obtained by the emperor. I didn't expect it to be given to the second prince. This flag can't be broken without a Wu Wang's power, but it's a defective product, lasting at most half an hour. Kill Qin Yue after half an hour!"

Bai Mou was greatly alarmed, not expecting Gao Feng to recognize the flag as a defective product. She shouted urgently, "Li Yunxiao, quickly escape and get reinforcements! Go to Commander Xiao's residence!"

Ji Meng's figure moved, and he appeared beside Li Yunxiao, striking him with a palm, and coldly laughed, "A mere martial artist, thinking of escaping from me? Is that possible?"

As Ji Meng's palm struck down, Bai Mou's heart sank, knowing Li Yunxiao was doomed. She could only rely on herself. She had been distracted in battle, and several times had narrowly escaped. Now, she no longer relied on others and focused entirely on the fight, retreating while fighting, hoping to find a chance to escape.

But Gao Feng knew her thoughts and wouldn't let her get away. He stuck to her like a shadow, not seeking to win but to buy time until Ji Meng killed the boy, and then they could take down Bai Mou together!

Bai Mou became more and more anxious. She was already inferior to Gao Feng, and no matter what strategy she used, she couldn't shake him off. Gao Feng, originally a fierce warrior, now fought more softly and entangled her more.

Suddenly, a look of surprise flashed in Gao Feng's eyes. He was annoyed that Ji Meng hadn't come to help and glanced sideways, only to be stunned.

Li Yunxiao, like a butterfly in a flower, danced gracefully, his feet moving in a mysterious pattern. He seemed ethereal, and no matter how Ji Meng attacked, he couldn't touch him. Ji Meng, enraged, attacked wildly, looking increasingly desperate.

"What's going on, Ji Meng! Why aren't you killing him quickly!" Gao Feng shouted angrily, "Can't you even deal with a four-star martial artist? Are you eating shit?"

Ji Meng was also enraged. The opponent wasn't strong, but the footwork was unprecedented. Each step was extremely precise and unpredictable, and seemed to contain the power of spatial rules, giving the impression of shifting shapes and crossing the air.

Bai Mou's eyes lit up, and she shouted happily, "Li Yunxiao, don't engage in a prolonged fight, go get reinforcements! Head to Commander Xiao's residence!"

Gao Feng was alarmed and shouted angrily, "Ji Meng, brute force overcomes skill! Use a wide-range attack! No matter how clever his steps, as long as he's within your range, he can't escape!"

Ji Meng, who was in a daze, suddenly came to his senses. His thin, flexible sword suddenly emitted points of sword light, forming circles of various sizes, covering a ten-meter radius around Li Yunxiao.

No matter how mysterious Li Yunxiao's footwork was, he couldn't instantly cross ten meters to escape. The sword light rained down from the sky.

Bai Mou was greatly alarmed, thinking this was the end.

Suddenly, Li Yunxiao laughed, "What a beautiful display of peach blossom sword intent, like mad willow catkins dancing in the wind, and light, frivolous peach blossoms floating in the stream. Your sword intent has the sentiment of peach blossoms but lacks the flow of water."

"Poof!"

All four people present were so angry they spat blood. On the verge of death, he still had the nerve to mock! Bai Mou was so angry her head spun, thinking he deserved to die, his mouth was so foul he didn't even care about his life!

Ji Meng was moved, feeling a slight resonance. He still smiled coldly, "Take this sword, and your life will be like water."

Li Yunxiao smiled lightly, raised his black sword, and suddenly several white circles of various sizes appeared, shimmering and blooming like thousands of peach blossoms, facing the sword shadows in the sky.

"Boy, watch carefully. This is the true peach blossom sword intent. How much you can understand depends on your destiny. In the peach blossom grove, there is a peach blossom temple, and in the peach blossom temple, there is a peach blossom immortal. The peach blossom immortal plants peach trees and sells peach blossoms for wine money!"

This move of peach blossom sword intent instantly scattered countless peach blossoms from the sword, like a sudden storm, like stars in the sky, like specks of dust in the world.

Li Yunxiao's eyebrows relaxed, and his eyes smiled, as if he had transformed into a peach tree in that moment. There was no human figure, only a white robe, only a leisurely dance.

Ji Meng was stunned, as was Prince Qin Yue in the war flag, and even Gao Feng and Bai Mou paused their fight, incredulously watching Li Yunxiao's sword flowers in the sky.

"Peach blossom sword intent, this is the true peach blossom sword intent..." Ji Meng muttered, suddenly feeling an urge to cry and kneel. He had studied peach blossom sword intent for over thirty years, planting peach trees at home and meditating for hours each day. Today, his move, compared to the other, was like the difference between heaven and earth!

This sky full of flower shadows was the true peach blossom. His sword was just flower mud.