Chapter 39: The old and new sword masters, the ghost warriors, and the big thunder sky! (6000)
At the entrance of Xiangshan City, a small boat carrying only five or six people slowly docked at the coast.
The leader is a young man who is taller than the average Japanese. He has slender eyebrows and elegant red phoenix eyes. He is dressed in a short game and has thick black hair flowing like a lion's mane. He looks quite imposing.
He walked forward, and after a while, he entered the Xiangshan official office.
At this time, Zhu Polong was posting in the living room. When he saw Zhu Polong, the young man immediately knelt down on one knee, followed the ancient martial arts ritual, cupped his hands and clasped his fists, and said loudly in fluent Central Plains Mandarin:
“I’ve seen a crocodile head!”
Zhu Polong put down his pen and said with a smile:
"Nobunaga, you did a good job in Okezama."
Hearing these words, Oda Nobunaga, the current Lord of Owari Kingdom and the future "Demon King of the Sixth Heaven", also looked a little proud. This battle was regarded as the best masterpiece of his life. He raised his head, smiled happily, and said cheerfully ：
"Without the firearms and manpower of Crocodile Head, it would be difficult for me to accomplish this! This batch of firearms is really..."
Having said this, Oda Nobunaga paused, not knowing how to describe it, and finally he could only hold back a dry sentence.
“It’s really exquisite.”
Zhu Polong waved his hand and said nonchalantly:
"Gunpowder originally comes from the art of Alchemy Cauldron. I, Wudang, have been studying the art of Alchemy Cauldron for many years. I have my own secret method. What do some firearms count for?
Although Imagawa Yoshimoto also has some courage, he cannot compare with you. This is something both my adoptive father and I agree on.
The most ambitious ambition of those famous people in the Japanese Nu Kingdom was to come to Tang and plunder some goods.
Looking at the Japanese slaves, you, Oda Nobunaga, are the only one who is truly ambitious and dares to swallow an elephant like a snake. ”
The short words made Oda Nobunaga's heart surge with excitement. His eyes shone and he slowly sighed:
"China stretches thousands of miles across and has hundreds of millions of people. With the abilities of a small worm, I will not be able to shake this big tree even in my lifetime, but..."
Speaking of this, he laughed and said:
"Now that we know that this place exists and that Crocodile Head and Dragon King are working together, how can I, Oda Nobunaga, be willing to settle in a tiny place like the Wonu Kingdom?
There are only fifty years in this world. Even if I don’t overestimate my abilities, I still want to follow in the footsteps of the two of you and make a big fuss. Even if I die, I will have no regrets! ”
Seeing how heroic Oda Nobunaga was, Zhu Polong also touched his palms and smiled. He looked at the two people behind Nobunaga. One of them had a wide robe and long sleeves, a stern face, long hair tied behind his back, and a long sword on his waist.
The handle of the knife is wrapped with Buddhist beads, and the blade is shaped like a lotus flower. It has a sense of luxury and elegance. It is not like a killing weapon, but like a sacrificial vessel for gods.
The other person is a skinny old man, dressed in coarse linen clothes, a bamboo hat on his head, his legs wrapped in tangles, and his skin is dark, like an old farmer who works in the fields all day long.
The old man also had a long knife tied with a straw rope around his waist. The blade was quite long and the scabbard was shaky and kept slapping his calf.
Looking at these two people, Zhu Polong raised his eyebrows and smiled:
"Nobunaga is ambitious and determined to sacrifice his life for his ambition. What about the two of them?
Brother Nobutsuna, when I came to invite you to fight, didn't you tell me that you would devote yourself to swordsmanship for the rest of your life and never get involved in worldly affairs? ”
The ancestor of the new Yin-ryu, Kamiizumi Nobutsuna, who was revered as the Sword Master, smiled nonchalantly.
"Soldiers are deceitful. I have no confidence in defeating you, so of course I have to find reasons to avoid fighting.
In my life, I don't have much to do with wine and beauty, but I only have a good name. I finally got the name of 'Sword Master' in order to gain fame and reputation, but I don't want to fall into the trap of a barbarian like you. ”
As a warrior, it is a shame to avoid fighting, but this Japanese slave swordsman said it without any embarrassment, but with a calm face.
Kamiizumi Nobutsuna became famous very early. It is said that he was taught by the Tengu in the Tengu Mountain before he mastered this ghost-like swordsmanship.
He once wandered around the Japanese slave country and was employed by different princes. In a joint battle, he killed hundreds of people alone.
After committing such a crime, he no longer went to the battlefield in person, but opened a dojo to teach the new Yin-ryu swordsmanship. His disciples spread all over the Wonu Kingdom, and he was named the "Sword Master".
Kamiizumi Nobutsuna rubbed the handle of the long knife at his waist, raised his head, looked directly at Zhu Bolong, slightly raised the corners of his mouth, and although his smile was light, it felt inexplicably sinister.
"However, for me, the name of 'Japanese Sword Master' is still too small. 'The First Sword of the Central Plains' is a good target."
The skinny old man next to him shook his head when he heard this.
"Shangquan boy, the real edge is hidden deep in the sheath, and when it appears, it kills people. You have been practicing Zen in seclusion for many years, but you still can't break through these false reputations?"
Kamizumi Nobutsuna said nonchalantly:
"Old seniors are too harsh. The path to the Wu Kou Immortal Sect is blocked. Wouldn't it be nice to be famous for future generations?
Isn't there a saying in the Central Plains that if you can't eat with nine cauldrons in life, you will be cooked with nine cauldrons in death.
If I, Nobutsuna Kamiizumi, cannot be famous for generations as the "No. 1 Sword in the World", but can be infamous for thousands of years as a "crazy man", that will be enough for my lifetime wish. ”
The old man knew this man's free and uninhibited temperament, so he stopped talking and shook his head, looking like a child who couldn't be taught.
Seeing this, Zhu Polong naturally understood the identity of the old man and couldn't help but smile:
"During the first battle, my adoptive father never forgot about you. I didn't expect that after an assassination failed, you would still dare to come alone?"
Although Zhu Polong's face was smiling, his eyes were extremely cold.
Everyone's ears suddenly heard a surging noise, and they felt that the air around them suddenly solidified like iron, becoming dark, cold, and damp, as if they had suddenly fallen into the abyss of the ocean.
The old man raised his brows, showing an expression of surprise. He did not expect that the crocodile god of the four seas, who was rumored to have been defeated once, was actually more unfathomable than before.
He gently pressed the long knife on his waist and An Ran said:
"It's normal for warriors to compete in each other's skills. It's not like Crocodile Head doesn't even have the guts to do so."
Zhu Polong showed no expression, but his aura was even higher, making Tsukahara Buchuan understand his firm determination not to hesitate to fight.
Tsukahara Buchuan said calmly:
"The old man's lifelong wish is to end the troubled times. The Oni Emperor comes eastward and uses force to disrupt the country. Although the old man knows he is outmatched, he still takes the risk to assassinate him.
After the assassination failed, the old man felt that he had fulfilled his duty as a Japanese slave. Now I am just a wandering wanderer.
Now that I have come to Middle-earth, what I want is to test the heroes of Middle-earth with the sword in my hand. Even if I die, I will have no regrets. ”
Zhu Polong raised his eyebrows and suddenly said:
"You also want to take advantage of this trend to get a glimpse of the boxing realm of 'Breaking the Void'?"
The old man asked:
"Don't you two want me to take advantage of my situation?"
Zhu Polong laughed loudly and loudly, making the bricks and tiles in the hall shake and shake off the dust.
"Your Excellency has your heart, so how can I not allow it?"
Zhu Polong valued the old man even more than Ueizumi Nobutsuna.
Because his name is Tsukahara Buden, and he is the original owner of the title of "Sword Master" in the Wonu Kingdom.
In the future, Kamiizumi Nobutsuna will be called the "Sword Master" only because this old sword master has abandoned his worldly fame and lived a life of "a warrior and a farmer", making friends with heaven, earth, mountains and rivers all day long. Just take action again.
Although Tsukahara Buden is now over seventy years old, and his body has suffered numerous hidden injuries due to his early attempts at boxing but he was unable to find the right method, his boxing level is incredibly high and he has entered the realm of "the ultimate void".
An old master who is in the "Ultimate Void" realm and is good at swordsmanship is absolutely terrifying even if his physical strength declines and his energy and blood are exhausted.
Even Zhu Polong himself did not dare to say that he was completely sure that he could defeat this old man. If he was caught off guard and attacked, his life would be in danger.
Seeing that Zhu Polong had reached a cooperation with the old and new generations of swordsmen of the Wonu Kingdom, Oda Nobunaga also smiled and clapped his hands. The two followers behind him immediately presented a wooden box.
"This time when China and Earth meet again, I see that Crocodile Head is still as charming as ever. Nobunaga has specially prepared a small gift, and I hope Crocodile Head will accept it."
Zhu Polong raised his brows, his eyes flashed, and he held the pearl of wisdom in his hand and said:
"This must be the messenger sent by Yan Shifan."
Nobunaga smiled again:
"The crocodile head is really clever. This person is the soul-chasing horse, one of the twelve dead animals under Yan Shifan."
Having said this, Nobunaga snorted and said disdainfully:
"Although the Yan family seems to be powerful, they are far away from the capital after all. How can they know the power of Crocodile Head and Dragon King? They still want to lure us into chaos. They really overestimate their capabilities."
Nobunaga's words were quite flattering, which made Zhu Polong laugh. He waved his hands and said nonchalantly:
"You underestimate him too much. This person's temperament is like this. He likes to be in control of everything. Even if he knows that there will be chaos in the southeast, he has to intervene himself to feel at ease.
As for whether it can succeed, Yan Shifan doesn't care too much, but he always has to do his best with people first.
Nobunaga, you are so fearless at such a young age, which is both a good thing and a bad thing. It can help you overcome powerful enemies, but it can also make you ignore details. ”
Even after hearing this, Oda Nobunaga smiled nonchalantly and said in a nonchalant manner:
"Crocodile Head, I was born this way and I can't change it."
Zhu Polong shook his head and said no more. Instead, he looked at the two Japanese slave sword masters and said calmly:
"I happen to have something here, and I hope you two can help me."
The two looked at each other, and Nobutsuna Kamiizumi, who was always paying attention to the situation in the southeast, spoke first and said to the point:
"Now in the overall situation in the southeast, the government and the Oni Emperor are in a confrontation, and the war will start soon.
At this joint, the crocodile leader wants us to take action. Could it be that he is worried about... the one who now occupies the Southern Shaolin? ”
Worrying about the person Zhu Polong had lost to, Ueizumi Nobutsuna did not directly say Xu Xing's name, but everyone present knew who he was referring to.
Zhu Polong himself had no scruples and said directly:
"It is the 'Great Sage Huntian'. Yu Long is dead, Qi Hu is nowhere to be found, and only Lu Fang is the one supporting him with one arm in Taizhou City. He is definitely unable to withstand our army, and we are afraid that the battle will come to a head. That person will suddenly jump out and stir up trouble.
Of the spies I sent out recently, none of them came back alive to report the news, which shows that this person is indeed very ambitious. ”
Kamizumi Nobutsuna frowned and said doubtfully:
"It is said that he is just a young man who has just reached the crown. Even if he can defeat Crocodile Head, he only takes advantage of Crocodile Head to be exhausted after a long battle. Does such a person really need me and the senior to take action together?"
Kamiizumi Nobutsuna also had disciples in the Thirty-Six Ships, so he naturally knew the truth about Zhu Polong's final defeat in the battle in Taizhou.
Therefore, although he knew that a new master was occupying Shaolin, he did not really take Xu Xing seriously.
Zhu Polong shook his head and denied:
"It's not that I need you to take action together. In other words, it's not just you. I have also contacted the ninja masters of the Koga lineage, as well as a group of dead soldiers trained by my adoptive father.
Only in this way can it be considered foolproof. ”
Seeing that Shangquan Nobutuna was still doubting himself, Zhu Polong added:
"Originally, my adoptive father planned to take action personally, but recently Lu Fang in Taizhou City has been restless and often leads his troops out, most likely to prepare the formation left by 'Yu Long Qi Hu'.
Oh, it is delusional for a eunuch who has lived in a deep palace for a long time to understand such a majestic military formation. However, Lu Fang is also unfathomable and needs to be on guard after all.
Before the war, neither my adoptive father nor I could use up our strength excessively, so we had to trouble the two of us. ”
Hearing that Zhu Tiandu was also preparing to take action personally, Tsukahara Buchuan raised his eyebrows and said with great interest:
"In this case, I really want to see what this young man can do to arouse the Oni Emperor's fighting spirit."
Among these people, apart from Zhu Polong, there was Tsukahara Buchuan who had assassinated Zhu Tiandu, and he knew best what kind of person this Oni Emperor was.
Therefore, Tsukahara Bu Chuan had no doubts about Zhu Tiandu's judgment and accepted Zhu Polong's assignment without any objection.
At this moment, another voice sounded.
"It's not enough. Although you two have high swordsmanship, you don't have enough physical training. Bring 'Big Thunder Sky' with you." Hearing these three words, even Zhu Polong frowned.
"Father, this is not us..."
The voice sounded again. Although it was as plain as ever, it had a decisive and unquestionable tone.
"Go."
Even if you are the "Crocodile God of the Four Seas", you still have to bow your head in front of the "Dragon King".
Zhu Polong didn't say any more nonsense, but turned around and led two master-level swordsmen directly into the official office.
Oda Nobunaga wisely did not follow up, but stayed where he was, observing the living room with interest.
The three of them walked straight to the depths of the official office. Zhu Polong lifted up a piece of floor, revealing a deep cave entrance, which was dark and mysterious, filled with a sinister and ominous atmosphere.
Ueizumi Nobutsuna raised his eyebrows and couldn't help but ask:
"Crocodile Head, could the 'Big Thunder Sky' be...?"
Zhu Polong did not look back, but walked directly into the cave.
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"Come on, watch it, and you will understand."
Tsukahara Buden didn't feel anything, so he jumped down directly. Kamizumi Nobutsuna hesitated for a moment, but still followed.
Zhu Polong walked in front, and his voice swayed from the deep tunnel, forming heavy echoes, which was strange and inexplicable.
"This was originally the underground passage of the government office. After I discovered it, I mobilized manpower to transform it into the residence of 'Big Thunder Sky'.
Usually those who are qualified to come here are great boxers who can see in the dark, so there are no torches. ”
After walking dozens of steps, both of them heard an extremely dull and extremely slow sound.
If ordinary people heard this sound, they would think it was a tide rolling in.
But both of them were martial arts masters, so they could naturally tell that it was not sea water, but blood water.
——This is the sound of hot blood rolling through the human body.
After a while, in the dark passage, a powerful impact sound like a drum sounded again, with a bang and echoed everywhere.
It was as if there was an invisible giant perched at the end of the passage. Although he was sleeping, the sound of his energy and blood flowing naturally was enough to shock and even frighten people's hearts.
This sense of coercion brought by pure vitality is more direct than any punch.
After all, the fist force is just a kind of mental pressure, but this "thing" is a real existence.
After turning the corner, the two finally saw the true form of the thing.
Kamiizumi Nobutsuna's eyes fluctuated, and his chest rose and fell violently several times before he calmed down. He turned his head and looked at Zhu Polong, who was unusually confused.
"You, this, is this really..."
Zhu Polong said solemnly, "It's the one you thought of." Looking at the huge body, he had both pride and emotion in his eyes, "It took six years of work to finally complete it."
After carefully looking at this thing, even Tsukahara Fuden, the old swordsman with a calm heart, had to sigh:
"The Central Plains boxing technique's development of the hidden secrets of the human body is really... miraculous. I originally thought that 'Wunong Ruyi' was the ultimate method of cultivation, but compared to this..."
He shook his head and smiled bitterly:
"Is this a human being or a ghost? Does it look like this at the end of your boxing training?"
If ordinary people saw this thing, they would immediately bow their heads and worship it, thinking it was a ghost or god who had descended from the world.
Only master-level warriors like Tsukahara Buden and Kamiizumi Nobutsuna can see the essence of martial arts contained in this body.
It can even be said that this thing itself is simply a "living secret book".
Zhu Polong shook his head and said:
"This is a path of failure. However, even if he is completely crazy, he still wants to prove it. In the end, he ends up like this, neither alive nor dead."
Kamiizumi Nobutsuna looked at him in awe again and said firmly:
"If we take action with this... this person, that person will definitely die and will have no chance of survival."
Tsukahara Buden nodded.
How rare it is to be a strong master. In the Central Plains, every master is the master of one party and has a transcendent status. Even the imperial court must treat it with caution. Who is not arrogant?
It is absolutely impossible for them to join forces and assassinate a junior.
When Zhu Tiandu caused a sea disaster for the first time, the only ones who dealt with him were three masters in the realm of "utter sincerity".
The quality of the lineup that ambushed Xu Xing this time exceeded that of the one that surrounded Zhu Tiandu. Even looking through thousands of years of military history, one could not find such a battle.
Kamiizumi Nobutsuna has been immersed in the realm of "Ultimate Sincerity" for many years. Tsukahara Buden is a great master in the realm of "Ultimate Hollow". This Great Thunder Sky is even more amazing, plus the Koga Ninja Group and Zhu Tiandu personally trained Death warrior.
Kamiizumi Nobutsuna can be sure that unless that person has reached the realm of "indestructibility", he will be dead no matter what.
There is no doubt that this is the strongest ambush lineup in the world, and even the strongest in history.
Zhu Polong looked at that thing and said in a deep voice:
"Xu Tafa, you should have no regrets if you can die in such a lineup."
——
"Huh?"
A secluded courtyard in the back mountain of Southern Shaolin.
Xu Xing, who was sitting opposite Bodhidharma's body, holding the Sanfeng Blood Sutra in his hand, closed his eyes to meditate, suddenly opened his eyes, and the brilliance in his eyes flashed away.
"This feeling, hey, Zhu Laolong really wants to attack me first? So decisive, so decisive."
Xu Xing pushed open the door and went out from the courtyard.
It was late at night and the moon was full in the sky.
The bright moon is bright and clear, and it is accumulated in the courtyard and forest leaves, rippling gently like water ripples.
Seeing this scene, Xu Xing felt that the blood that had just boiled in his chest became cooler.
During this period of time, he had been concentrating on boxing and martial arts and had no time to be distracted. When he saw such a good night, he couldn't help but sigh.
When was the last time you saw this kind of moonlight?
What about the last time?
Xu Xing didn't stop thinking until he recalled his past life.
Suddenly he remembered a poem.
"Life is endless from generation to generation, but the river and the moon are only similar every year."
But now, people are not the same as before, and even the moon is not the same as before.
Xu Xing felt a little sad.
Immediately afterwards, in the desperation, there was a surge of high spirits to work hard.
Since you are lucky enough to live your life again, you should live it wonderfully and enthusiastically.
One day, I will definitely go up to the sky, pick up the stars and the moon, and see this magnificent world clearly!
When his temper got angry, Xu Xing chanted in a long voice:
"My ambition is vast, and I have dreamed of reaching the sky in the past. I have been caressing the moon, and I have been admiring the world for a thousand years!"
At this moment, a response suddenly came from the forest.
"There is a guest with a phoenix and a phoenix. The clouds meet the red cliffs of the green mountains. We meet in the high cold. The wine helps the Beidou, and I am also surrounded by lice."
This voice was clear and clear, like a roaring mountain and a tsunami, shaking the forest leaves, causing the moonlight to float and create chaos of light and shadow.
I saw a figure emerging from the forest. After a few ups and downs, it landed next to Xu Xing. It was Qi Jiguang who had just recovered from a serious illness.
Qi Jiguang smiled and asked:
"Tafa, I originally thought that you were the kind of person who was addicted to martial arts and became crazy, but I didn't expect that you also have the pleasure of admiring the moon?"
Xu Xing shook his head and said bluntly:
"I'm wondering how far I have to practice martial arts before I can tear off the moon."
Hearing such idiotic nonsense, even Qi Jiguang was stunned. He looked Xu Xing up and down for a while, and suddenly said:
"I was wrong, you are not just a martial arts idiot."
This was already a bit offensive, but Xu Xing only smiled and said:
"What is that?"
Qi Jiguang pondered for a while and then said:
"A fan of martial arts becomes a fool, a whimsical idiot."
Xu Xing laughed loudly and said indifferently:
"I just blurt it out when my feelings arise. I didn't expect that Mr. Qi is also quite good at Jiaxuan Ci."
Qi Jiguang sighed and said humorously:
"Qi is not good at literature and education either, but Jiaxuan's poems are unparalleled in the world, sweeping the world, and have a majestic atmosphere. I can't help but like it."
Xu Xing calmed down and gave him a thumbs up.
"Good quality."
Qi Jiguang also laughed and said with emotion:
"Although Xin Jiaxuan was both civilized and military, he ended up dying on his bed. This is something Qi is not willing to do.
Nowadays, the overall situation in the southeast is turbulent. Zhu Laolong clearly has tens of thousands of troops, but he still besieges Taizhou without attacking. He is afraid that his intentions are too big..."
When the word Zhu Laolong was mentioned, Qi Jiguang couldn't help but sigh.
Although he was successfully awakened by Xu Xing, Zhu Tiandu's punch was still etched in his heart.
Xu Xing heard that the commander-in-chief was wandering in the back mountain because he was worried and couldn't sleep.
He said firmly:
"No."
Qi Jiguang turned around and said curiously:
"Oh? How can you see the stepping method?"
Xu Xing looked calm, raised his finger and pointed at his chest, and said concisely and concisely in a matter-of-fact tone:
"I'm here."
Since the boxing skills in this world are extremely developed, the experiences of masters like Nobutsuna Kamiizumi and Buden Tsukahara are different from those in history.
(End of chapter)