svetikya The item up for auction in Chapter 45 is—the Dragon-Slaying Saber!
The item up for auction in Chapter 45 is—the Dragon-Slaying Saber!
A massive rollover, a steep slope, a dragon's turn.
"Zhong Ao" is a three-hit combo of spinning strikes. It appears to be three strikes with the same motion, but in reality, the moves are subtle and nuanced, and the way the power is generated is completely different.
When he spins and slashes, his back will be exposed, and the back of his head is a fatal spot that seems to collapse at the slightest touch.
However, if Lei Dongtian dares to make even the slightest move at the back of Xu Qingya's head, even just by raising his hand slightly, Xu Qingya will take the opportunity to use Su Qin's sword to slash backwards, and Lei Dongtian will have to say goodbye to his arm!
The sword techniques passed down by Wei Yan are all desperate moves that only attack and never defend, but each desperate move leaves room for maneuver, turning the desperate situation into a clever strategy.
Lei Dongtian, a veteran of countless battles, naturally understood the principle of not making hasty moves. However, due to a moment of carelessness, Xu Qingya seized the opportunity and he was caught in an endless barrage of attacks.
A series of slashes, three rings encircling the moon, continuous and unending.
Xu Qingya wielded a two-foot-long short sword, yet his attacks possessed the power of a phoenix-beak blade, each strike stronger than the last.
Lei Dongtian was caught in Xu Qingya's rhythm and could only haphazardly block left and right. He knew that if he continued to defend, he would inevitably lose, and that defeat was certain if things continued like this, but he did not know how to break the deadlock.
Xu Qingya's sword was too ruthless, too fierce, and too fast. The arrogance, ferocity, and willfulness in his swordsmanship surpassed even Lei Sun's. His arrogance was simply outrageous.
Swordsmen are inherently arrogant, domineering, and dashing.
If the swordsman is a twenty-year-old boy, his moves will be more arrogant, domineering, and elegant.
Knife skills are not sword skills; they're all about the momentum.
It's an attack against an attack, a life-or-death struggle, a battle of who's faster, more ruthless, and more decisive.
Due to the unique energy of "true qi", most martial artists become stronger with age, and this pattern is difficult to break, at least before the age of sixty.
"Knife-wielder" cannot be calculated that way.
"Old age" gives you more experience, more profound skills, and more unpredictable wisdom, but at the same time it dulls the swordsman's vigor, madness, and arrogance. The higher your position, the more likely you are to "be unable to lift the sword".
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
As the two blades, the Unyielding Blade and the Ice Jade Blade, clashed repeatedly, Lei Dongtian's wrists became numb and sore, his blood and qi surged, and a chill rushed into his pulse points, leaving his hands weak and powerless.
"Whoosh!"
The knife should not spin and fly into the air.
In a duel between swordsmen, if the sword is knocked away by the opponent, it means the outcome is decided. However, Lei Dongtian is not a swordsman. Even though his sword was knocked away by Xu Qingya, he still has fist and finger techniques.
This is the opportunity that Lei Dongtian has been waiting for.
Anyone who knocks an enemy's weapon away will have a moment of lapse in concentration. This has nothing to do with personality; it's entirely a psychological issue, a subconscious lapse. In that fleeting instant, Lei Dongtian launched his desperate counterattack.
Lei Dongtian's bones crackled and vibrated as he finally released the pent-up frustration of being slashed dozens of times by Xu Qingya.
A clap of thunder resounds throughout the land;
Two Thunders, One Heart Fist;
Three Thunder Breaking Momentum Step;
Four Thunderbolts Instantly Unleashed;
Five Thunderbolts Palm;
The Lei family's ancestral secret techniques, along with their personal firearms, were unleashed. Lightning and flames engulfed most of the Ascension Platform, and even the old fox Zhu Yueming couldn't help but wipe away cold sweat.
In recent years, due to Di Feijing's strong rise, many people have underestimated Lei Dongtian, thinking that he is a tiger that has lost its sharp teeth and claws, turning from a fierce general charging into an old steward, no longer posing any threat.
In retrospect, those rumors were completely wrong.
Zhu Yueming had reason to suspect that these rumors about Lei Dongtian being unable to throw punches, lift knives, or kill people were spread by Lei Dongtian himself. Anyone who believed these rumors would be reduced to dust under the Five Thunder Palm.
Xu Qingya, of course, did not believe these words!
Amidst the raging flames and billowing smoke, a sudden burst of icy air surged forth. The blade's momentum was like a collapsing snow mountain. Wherever the blade's energy reached, frost formed on the ground. When the "Three Thunder Breaking Step" encountered the frost, it slipped uncontrollably, losing half of its power.
Ice Jade Blade Technique - Mountains Without Peaks!
Lei Dongtian had used all his strength in this move, so how could he change his move in such a hurry? Before he could guide his qi back to its source, the surrounding cold air became even more frigid. The sword light flowed like a river that had stopped flowing. The extremely cold sword qi formed a dense ice net, and the qi that was like a collapsing glacier turned into a cage, using frost to draw a line on the ground as a prison.
Ice Jade Blade Technique - River Dries Up!
Use the phrase "unbreakable mountains" to break the enemy's morale;
The space is bound by the image of "river drying up";
With a flick of the wrist, the three strikes combined, the blade moving as fast as a thunderclap in winter, its cold gleam flashing and disappearing in an instant.
Ice Jade Blade Technique - Winter Thunderclap!
The blade, imbued with extreme cold, pierced through Lei Dongtian's chest and abdomen, causing him to feel as if he had been struck by lightning, rendering him unable to move his hands and feet.
Lei Dongtian never dreamed that one day he would be defeated by someone using lightning force. Xu Qingya took two steps back, put away the ice jade knife, and stood calm and composed.
Zhu Yueming said with a smile, "Truly, heroes emerge from among the young! As expected of Young Master Xiao, with your unparalleled charm, countless young ladies are captivated by you, calling you their 'Young Master' in their dreams. I'm so envious!"
Zhang Fengfu nodded: "In the last two years, there have been more and more young masters. We old guys should have retired long ago, so as not to block the path of the young people. In three to five years, I won't even be able to wield a knife anymore!"
Jin Jiuling said, "Lord Zhang is still vigorous and strong despite his old age. If any swordsman in the world cannot pass Lord Zhang's test, who would dare to call themselves the swordsman king? I, this useless fellow, should be the one to give up my position."
Yin Susu scoffed, "Tch! You three are all officials, each one more hypocritical than the last! What kind of skill is it to beat Lei Dongtian? In the past month, the most famous person is Xu Qingya. Beating him is what's real skill."
Hua Baifeng followed up, saying, "I agree with Miss Yin's opinion. I wonder if Young Master Xiao would like to experience the Red Sleeve Blade or the Liaodong Magpie Blade next?"
Xu Qingya teased, "The Ice Jade Blade, the Red Sleeve Blade, the Unresponsive Blade, the Magpie Blade, and Little Li's Flying Dagger—they're all just about fighting and killing. I prefer the Gentle Blade!"
Lian Ni Chang retorted sarcastically, "Isn't Fairy Jinghong gentle enough? Young Master Xiao, you have a fiancée. Don't go around flirting. Others may learn to be gentle, but I certainly can't."
Yin Susu said, "I can't learn it either!"
Yang Yan knew she couldn't continue rambling, so she gently tapped the table: "Hall Master Lei, what's the procedure for the dispute between Six and a Half Hall and Linglong Pavilion?"
Lei Dongtian said in a deep voice, "Fairy Jinghong, I am not a sore loser. I have lost this battle, and you will receive 40% of the business at the docks."
Zhu Yueming said, "I will bear witness that if the Six and a Half Courts go back on their word, it will be a slap in the face to this official."
Upon hearing this, the witnesses echoed in agreement.
Zhu Yueming is known for his non-stick pans, so for him to speak up, there must be a huge benefit involved.
Jin Jiuling and Zhang Fengfu didn't recognize them, but Zhu Yueming was 80-90% sure that the so-called Fairy Jinghong and Xiao Langjun were Yang Yan and Xu Qingya.
Considering that Xu Qingya has been getting close to Zhuge Zhengwo and Liu Qingci recently, and the recent bustling renovations at the Prince's Mansion, I guessed that the court would definitely make a big move next, which would most likely be related to Xu Qingya. Making good connections now might bring some benefits in the future.
Zhang Fengfu didn't understand these intricacies, and Jin Jiuling couldn't see the situation clearly. The two of them only knew one thing—if Zhu Yueming placed a bet, they had to follow suit!
Lei Hen and Lei Dongtian were severely injured. Lei Dongtian admitted defeat in person. The notaries witnessed the incident, and the matter was temporarily brought to a close. Just as Lei Dongtian was about to leave, Hua Baifeng stood up and took out a large stack of invitation letters.
"Heroes, my elders run a pawnshop in the capital. It will open in five days and will be holding an auction. I invite you all to attend."
With a flick of her wrist, Hua Baifeng sent the invitations fluttering towards the crowd like leaves, landing steadily in their palms. This "Rain of Flowers" technique was so skillful in its application of force and the precision of its landing that it was only slightly inferior to Yang Yan's.
The auction invitations are quite different from those of ordinary shops; they include a list of treasures, so you can prepare your money in advance if you see something you like.
The number one treasure is none other than
—The Dragon-Slaying Saber!
The supreme martial arts weapon, the Dragon-Slaying Saber!
He commands the world, and none dare disobey!
When the Three Birds of Changbai found the Dragon-Slaying Saber, it triggered a fierce battle. In the end, the saber was taken away by a mysterious person. Many people suspected that Ximen Changhai was responsible. Xu Qingya suffered many tests because of this and was made a scapegoat for a month.
No one would have expected that the Dragon Slayer Saber would appear before everyone in this way, and all eyes were focused on Hua Baifeng.
Hua Baifeng smiled and explained, "My master has a close friend who is very dissatisfied with the words 'Dragon Slayer.' Upon learning that the Dragon Slayer Saber had appeared in the world, he went to Liaodong to seize the Dragon Slayer Saber, played with it for two or three months, and then let me do with it as I please."
My family business is facing some problems and we need funds to tide us over. Fortunately, we are opening a shop in the capital and are holding an auction. We would like to ask you kind people to contribute your funds.
Buying with money is better than going to the knife!
What are your thoughts, esteemed heroes?
"The Ice Jade Blade weighs less than three pounds, while the Dragon Slayer Blade weighs over a hundred pounds. I'm not used to using them. If you want to compete for them, go ahead. Linglong Pavilion will not participate in the bidding. However, I will attend the auction to congratulate Miss Hua."
Xu Qingya made up a reason on the spot.
Lei Dongtian sighed, "I am old and frail, and I am no longer useful. I can't even lift a ten-pound knife, let alone a hundred-pound one. I have no interest in competing for it."
Zhang Fengfu said, "Don't look at me! I'm responsible for guarding the imperial city and protecting the Son of Heaven. I carry a dragon-slaying sword at my waist; otherwise, I might be accused of treason!"
Zhu Yueming said, "I'm going to watch the fun!"
Jin Jiuling laughed and said, "If the Hua family's private rooms, drinks, food, and maids are all top-notch, I can go and add to the fun. I don't have any other hobbies than enjoying myself; I won't go if it's not first-rate!"
Yin Susu retorted with practiced sarcasm: "You people are so hypocritical. You're clearly greedy to the point of bursting, your eyes are practically bulging out of their sockets, yet you insist on spouting nonsense. The Eagle Sect will definitely participate in the auction of the Dragon-Slaying Saber!"
After a pause, Yin Susu looked at Lian Ni Chang with a sarcastic expression and said in a mocking tone, "My only worry is that after I buy the Dragon-Slaying Saber, someone will snatch it away halfway!"
Lian Ni Chang retorted without hesitation: "If Miss Yin feels that the security in the capital is not good, she can find someone to write a memorial to impeach Lord Zhang, Lord Zhu, and Constable Jin. Only in Mingyue Gorge will I set up roadblocks."
Jin Jiuling smoothed things over, saying, "Leave the security of the capital to me. I have no other skills, but I have many disciples and followers, who can guarantee that everything will be safe."
He spoke happily, but inside he was burning with anger.
Zhu Yueming is the deputy commander of the Six Doors, and his official official position is the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. His nickname "Smiling Chief of Justice" is not very pleasant, but he is a fourth-rank official.
Zhang Fengfu was the Vice Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, a fourth-rank official, and one with military power. He was deeply trusted by the emperor and was destined for a meteoric rise in his career.
Jin Jiuling was a constable, but he did not hold a formal official position.
Jin Jiuling was quite famous, and he had countless disciples and followers, supposedly numbering three thousand. In reality, however, Jin Jiuling held no official rank or grade. Even if he had endured for another ten years or so until he was old and frail, he would at most have become a minor official of the eighth or ninth rank.
Let alone the "Four Great Constables", even Xu Qingya's temporary deputy position was a dream that Jin Jiuling could only dream of.
It wasn't that the imperial court didn't value talent, but rather that Jin Jiuling was too flamboyant and clearly a corrupt official.
He drives luxury cars, lives in mansions, and sleeps with courtesans. His life is top-notch, and he spends money like water without restraint. Even if someone wants to promote Jin Jiuling, they will cut ties without hesitation when they see his luxurious lifestyle.
This is the source of Jin Jiuling's anger.
Zhu Yueming is "Lord Zhu".
Zhang Fengfu is "Lord Zhang".
Jin Jiuling was known as "Captain Jin".
I will never become "Master Kim" in this lifetime.