Martial Arts: The Secret Villain Starting from Huashan

Seeing this, Xu Xingchen's eyes flashed with determination and coldness, and his figure quickly approached Gongsun Zhi like a ghost. When he was only one foot away from Gongsun Zhi, he suddenly raised his right foot and kicked the injured Gongsun Zhi hard in the chest.

"boom!"

The kick was so powerful that it sent Gongsun Zhi flying into the air, and then he fell heavily to the ground in the distance. His body rolled on the ground for several times before stopping.

"puff!"

A dull and heavy sound echoed in the empty space, like the autumn wind sweeping the fallen leaves, with a bit of bleakness and desolation. Gongsun Zhi's face was as pale as paper, with a streak of glaring red hanging at the corner of his mouth.

The surging energy and blood in his body gushed out uncontrollably, forming a very shocking blood line. His body seemed to have been drained of all strength. He collapsed powerlessly on the ground, his limbs spread out weakly, and his eyes were full of unwillingness and despair.

The air around seemed to freeze; even the wind stopped and watched the scene quietly.

Xu Xingchen's figure slowly appeared in such an atmosphere. His steps were neither fast nor slow, but he revealed an indescribable calmness. The sunlight shone through the sparse clouds and sprinkled on his body, giving him a layer of light golden glow, adding a bit of otherworldly temperament.

Gongsun Zhi, who was seriously injured, felt as heavy as if he was being crushed by a huge rock. However, with his tenacious desire to stay alive and his unwillingness to give up, he used his last bit of strength to slowly raise his head.

His eyes struggled between blurry and clear, focusing with difficulty on the person in front of him who was gradually approaching Xu Xingchen. Those eyes that once sparkled with pride and ruthlessness had now lost their former brilliance, leaving only deep fatigue, helplessness and unspeakable unwillingness.

"Quick...quick..."

Gongsun Zhi's voice was hoarse and weak, as if it would disappear in the wind at any time, but Gongsun Zhi still tried his best to convey every word clearly.

"Quickly [Fishing…Fishing Net Formation] Act quickly and capture…this person. This…Valley Master will…heavily reward you."

Gongsun Zhi used all his strength and shouted loudly.

Every word seemed to be squeezed out from between teeth with all one's strength, yet still carried with it an unquestionable majesty.

Upon hearing this, the surrounding Jueqing Valley disciples showed expressions of nervousness yet determination on their faces.

They knew very well that Valley Master Gongsun Zhi was in critical condition, but this order from their leader hit their hearts like a heavy hammer, making them dare not waver or hesitate in the slightest.

Although they were filled with fear at the martial arts skills displayed by Xu Xingchen and concerns about their own safety, they quickly adjusted their state and prepared to act according to instructions.

However, at this critical moment, seeing that the disciples of Jueqing Valley around were preparing to set up a [Fishing Net Formation], Qiu Ganchi's sharp voice was immediately heard, with a firm tone that could not be disobeyed.

"Disciples of Jueqing Valley, listen up!!"

Her voice resounded through the sky like thunder, penetrating every breath of wind in the hall and echoing in every inch of air. This sudden call made everyone present seem to be pulled by an invisible force.

They stopped what they were doing involuntarily, raised their heads at the same time, and turned their eyes in the direction where Qiu Ganchi was.

"No one of you is allowed to make a move!!"

Qiu Ganchi's words were powerful, and every word was like a sharp blade, cutting through the tense atmosphere in the air around them. Her eyes revealed majesty and unquestionableness.

At this moment, all the disciples of Jueqing Valley in the hall were shocked by Qiu Ganchi's aura. No one dared to make a sound and the whole hall fell into deathly silence.

Among the disciples of Jueqing Valley who were in charge of the [Fishing Net Formation] at this time, the vast majority were middle-aged, calm people in their thirties or forties. Of course, among these middle-aged people there were also a small number of young people.

Among these middle-aged people, almost every one of them is familiar with the name Qiu Ganchi, because more than ten years ago, she was the undisputed master of Jueqing Valley, and established a very high prestige in the valley with her extraordinary martial arts and unfathomable martial arts attainments.

Moreover, her name, Qiu Ganchi, was like a legend, praised by countless disciples, and she was happy to share her martial arts knowledge with others. Many disciples present had the honor of receiving her personal instruction, and they still remember that kindness in their hearts.

Therefore, when Qiu Ganchi's familiar and majestic voice suddenly sounded, although time had passed and things and people had changed, the feeling of awe from the bottom of his heart was instantly awakened.

The middle-aged men of Jueqing Valley who were preparing to set up the [Fishing Net Formation] stopped what they were doing involuntarily, as if time had frozen at this moment, and their eyes were all directed towards the source of the sound.

Only those young disciples who were new to the world and had no insight into worldly affairs had unconditional obedience to authority in their eyes, and they executed any orders issued by Valley Master Gongsun Zhi without hesitation.

At this moment, their target was locked on Xu Xingchen, who seemed to be alone but had a majestic bearing, and they were ready to trap him with the [Fishing Net Formation]. However, they had never expected that a sudden storm was brewing under the calm surface.

“Shhhhh…”

A series of tiny and sharp sounds suddenly pierced the air, like the whispers of a ghost in the dark night, or like the foreshadowing of a venomous snake before it spits out its tongue. They seemed particularly harsh in this hall where the only sound was heartbeats and was originally so quiet.

Everyone was astonished. They saw Qiu Ganchi, who was sitting in a wheelchair, with a barely perceptible sneer on her ferocious, weathered but still majestic face. Then, her lips slightly opened, as if she was making a silent judgment, and several [Date Pit Nails] shining with cold light shot out of her mouth.

These seemingly insignificant date pits, driven by Qiu Ganchi's internal force, instantly turned into messengers of death. With an irresistible force and ruthless aura, they rushed straight towards the young disciples who dared to defy her will.

They drew heart-pounding arcs in the air, their speed almost beyond the limit of what the naked eye can capture. Every sound of breaking through the air was like the sound of the Grim Reaper's scythe cutting through the air, making people shudder.

“Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh…”

The air around seemed to be pulled by this force, echoing with the violent sonic booms produced by the [Date Pit Nail] as it shuttled back and forth. The sound fell as densely as raindrops, and passed by as fast as lightning.

An unprecedented metal storm was formed. Each [Date Pit Nail] was like a carefully carved arrow. Not only was it extremely sharp, it also contained enough power to penetrate metal and stone. They intertwined in the air to form a web of death, sweeping towards the target mercilessly.

"Bang bang bang..."

A series of deafening crashes echoed in the air, like the heaviest thunder in the sky, instantly attracting the attention of everyone around the hall. The sound not only shook the eardrums, but also caused ripples in everyone's heart.

The extremely powerful [Date Pit Nail] had accurately and without error hit those young disciples of Jueqing Valley.

“Puff, puff, puff…”

For a moment, a series of dense and dull sounds followed one after another, and each sound was accompanied by a slight tremor of a disciple's body, followed by an incredulous look and blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.

These young disciples, who usually had a high opinion of themselves and were good at martial arts, were completely unable to fight back under this sudden attack. They could only watch as the tiny [Date Pit Nails] easily penetrated their defenses and hit their vital points.

The air around seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible force, so heavy that it was almost impossible to breathe. Although the sun still shone on the land, it seemed to have lost its former warmth and vitality.

It became cold and dazzling. Everyone present was deeply shocked by this sudden change. Their eyes were filled with fear, confusion and disbelief, as if the time around them froze at this moment and all sounds disappeared without a trace.

Those young disciples of Jueqing Valley, who were originally standing vigorously, fell to the ground one after another as if they were hit by invisible hands, their bodies limp.

Their eyes were wide open, and their round pupils reflected the final astonishment and despair. Their faces were filled with disbelief, as if they had seen the most incredible scene in the world, so that they could not close their eyes at the last moment of their lives, and died with their eyes open.