110: Chapter 110 Are you really determined to join the martial arts school?

"A person from the East Sea island nations?"

Baili Dongjun, who had traveled to many places, distinguished the accent as soon as he heard it.

"I am Jue Wushen, the Master of the Godless Palace!"

The man had a face full of pride.

"Your East Sea island nations are ten thousand miles away from here. Why are you interfering in the affairs of Northern Li?"

Baili Dongjun's expression darkened slightly.

"This has nothing to do with you!"

Jue Wushen responded coldly, a trace of wariness flashing in his eyes.

The figure of that man with disheveled hair like a demon surfaced in his mind.

"A mere island territory, yet you travel ten thousand miles to meddle in Northern Li's affairs. It seems you have ulterior motives."

Baili Dongjun gave a light snort, his figure blurred, and he instantly appeared beside Jue Wushen.

He swung a palm strike.

It seemed casual, but it was actually as fast as a startled swan.

Jue Wushen didn't even have time to dodge, but there was no fear on his face.

A layer of golden light from a protective Qi shield suddenly emerged.

When Baili Dongjun's palm struck, it actually produced a reverberating sound like a ringing bell.

"This is... the Golden Bell Shield?"

Baili Dongjun withdrew his palm and stepped back, rubbing his slightly numb hand as a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"In your Central Plains, no one has practiced this technique to such a level.

I call it the 'Indestructible Golden Body'."

Seeing Baili Dongjun retreat, Jue Wushen was quite smug.

This divine technique was something he had seized from the Central Plains in his youth.

After more than twenty years of bitter cultivation, he had finally reached Major Achievement.

He was confident that those in the world who could break his defense were rare.

Although Baili Dongjun was slightly superior to him, that palm strike just now still hadn't shaken him in the slightest.

Unless... he encountered that mysterious figure who had once appeared at the Godless Palace.

That person could no longer be judged by common logic.

With a wave of a hand, celestial phenomena shifted; the sweltering midsummer heat turned into flying snow in an instant.

Although he wasn't clear why the other party wanted him to interfere in this matter,

After he arrived, the other party promised that as long as they seized Northern Li, he would be granted a whole province.

For Jue Wushen, who had long harbored ambitions for the Central Plains, this was undoubtedly extremely tempting.

Naturally, he had readily agreed in his heart.

After all, in his mind, the Central Plains was the true center of the world.

Even if he acted as a tyrant within the island nation, he was nothing more than a small local bully.

If he could occupy a province and develop it slowly, perhaps he would have a chance to become a top-tier power in the Central Plains in the future.

It was precisely for this reason that he was willing to step forward and intercept Baili Dongjun—the third strongest expert on the surface of Snow Moon City.

As for the other two powerhouses, there were others to deal with them.

Baili Dongjun gave a cold smile.

"A Cultivation Technique like the Golden Bell Shield is just a common Martial Skill in the Central Plains, but for you to practice it to this extent is indeed rare."

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his finger, and a wisp of transparent water slowly swirled at his fingertip.

"Accumulating Water into an Abyss!"

With a light shout, that wisp of water instantly flew out and rapidly expanded in the air, turning into a towering wave that swept Jue Wushen into it and threw him far away with great force.

"The tortoise shell is indeed hard enough."

The giant wave rose into the sky like the Heavenly River pouring down, appearing above Snow Moon City.

Even a corner of the mist emitted by the Guxu Array was dispersed, though it was quickly replenished by the fog again.

"But in the end, you're just a thick-skinned living target."

After Baili Dongjun finished speaking, he prepared to leave; he could already hear the sounds of battle coming from the distance.

"Killing Fist!"

Wrapped in golden light, Jue Wushen roared and charged forward fiercely.

With both fists pulled back to his waist, the massive True Qi within his body rapidly surged toward his palms.

The robust physique granted by the Golden Bell Shield allowed him to withstand this violent power.

Wherever his fist wind passed, the air seemed to be torn apart.

Baili Dongjun did not back down at all, meeting the attack with his own fists.

Boom! Boom!

After two loud explosions, Jue Wushen's figure was knocked back, smashing into the ground even faster than he had charged up.

Baili Dongjun landed. On the main street of Snow Moon City, Jue Wushen had smashed a deep pit into the bluestone slabs and sat paralyzed within it, his face full of disbelief.

He had actually ended up on the losing side in a head-on confrontation?

His Killing Fist had killed many experts in the past; even his own Master had died under his fists.

Struggling to stand up from the rubble, he looked at Baili Dongjun not far away, and a hint of retreat grew in his heart.

But at the thought of the province promised by Ye Dingzhi, he was unwilling to give up just like that.

Seeing him stand up, Baili Dongjun's figure flashed, approaching like the wind.

Jue Wushen assumed a defensive posture, only to see a foot suddenly kick toward him.

Dong!

A loud sound like a ringing bell echoed throughout the entire city.

Jue Wushen, surrounded by the protective Qi of the Indestructible Golden Body, was kicked flying. Like a Cuju ball popular in the Great Tang, he was kicked out of Snow Moon City in succession, falling heavily outside the city walls.

Baili Dongjun stood suspended in the air, looking at Jue Wushen on the ground and shaking his head slightly.

He was indeed tough.

When he kicked the opponent away just now, he had also tested him twice with Sword Qi.

But the protective Qi of the Indestructible Golden Body was extremely resilient.

This fellow specialized in a single technique, and his talent was quite decent, having practiced the Iron Cloth Shirt to the absolute Peak Realm.

But aside from this hard body cultivation, he was lacking in other areas.

For ordinary people, he might be difficult to deal with, but in Baili Dongjun's eyes, he was nothing more than this.

"Ah!"

Jue Wushen roared in anger and charged again.

Dong!

With another bell-like sound, Baili Dongjun kicked him back once more.

The surrounding battles had stopped at some point, and everyone stared blankly at this one-sided "ball-kicking" performance.

No matter how many times that golden figure charged up, he was simply kicked back.

"It seems the expert you invited is nothing more than this."

Sikong Changfeng carried the wuyue spear on his back and held the silver moon spear in his hand, pointing it at Mo Qixuan.

"Although he is a bit impulsive, he successfully pinned down Vice City Lord Baili. That is enough."

Mo Qixuan's expression was calm.

"Zhu Yuyan of the Yin Gui Sect has also joined you?"

"Correct, but the Queen of Yin has another target: the Master of that Martial Arts Hall.

Since she is taking action personally, she must have some confidence.

Don't expect her to interfere over here."

Hearing this, Sikong Changfeng almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.

That Martial Arts Hall Master was already unwilling to interfere in this matter, yet you actively went to provoke him. Isn't that just seeking death?

Originally, he was worried about how to break the array.

Although they had temporarily blocked the enemies, as long as the great array wasn't broken, the situation remained tricky.

Seeing the opponent reveal themselves, Sikong Changfeng's heart immediately settled a bit.

Li Changsheng arrived through the air, the situation within the city already clear in his mind.

His expression suddenly changed slightly, and his gaze sharpened as he looked into the distance.

"Since you've come, why hide your head and show your tail? Please reveal yourself!"

His tone was steady, yet it carried a hint of caution.

"I didn't expect a junior like you to be able to sense this seat's presence."

A low, raspy voice rang out.

Immediately after, a figure slowly emerged, as if they had been standing there all along.

It was a person with a slender build, their face covered by a strange semi-transparent mask. They exuded a chilling coldness that could be clearly felt even from a distance.

The coarse linen clothes seemed ordinary, but the person's Aura was like a god or a demon, causing even Li Hanyi to be shaken.

Even more absurd was that the other party actually called her a "little brat".

Ridiculous!

She was already over a hundred and seventy years old, yet someone dared to call her that.

"This seat has lived for a thousand years, and you are among the top three in terms of Aptitude I have ever seen.

Are you willing to join my Heaven Gate?"

Silence.

A thousand years?

Li Changsheng's gaze darkened as he looked at the person before him.

A memory flashed through his mind—when he was young, his Revered Master had mentioned an opponent.

In that battle years ago, that person had lost to his Revered Master and suffered heavy injuries, vanishing without a trace afterward.

But looking at it now, this person... was actually a woman?

Li Changsheng's figure flashed, and in an instant, he was in front of the opponent, pointing out a finger.

A majestic pressure suddenly spread out, shaking everyone who was fighting in the entire city.

The opponent neither dodged nor avoided, raising a hand wearing a silver silk glove and pointing out a finger in return.

When the two fingers touched, a blinding white light suddenly exploded.

The two of them each retreated several yards.

"You are a woman?"

Li Changsheng's brow furrowed slightly.

His Revered Master had said that person was a man, without any mistake.

Then the person before him... their identity was suspect.

Under the mask, Luo Xian's expression darkened.

She had been adopted by Heaven Gate since childhood. With extraordinary talent, she was given the name "Ghost Child Divine Mother" by Di Shitian, a being from beyond the heavens descended to the mortal world.

On her first mission, she encountered such a formidable enemy, which surprised her quite a bit.

What annoyed her even more was that the opponent had seen through her gender at a glance.

Thinking of this, she no longer held back, and the Four Verses of the Sacred Heart were unleashed one after another.

Li Changsheng remained calm, dealing with them composedly.

However, as he looked at the Moves she was performing, the doubt in his eyes grew deeper.

This Cultivation Technique... why does it seem so familiar?

It was clearly identical to the Moves used by those female Disciples in the Martial Arts Hall.

Could it be... she has a connection with Su Rui?

Once the thought arose, his strikes carried a bit more of a testing intent.

Although the opponent had entered the Divine Roaming Profound Realm, compared to someone like him who had stepped into the Peak of Divine Roaming, she was still insufficient.

Moreover, if it was related to Su Rui, he had to treat it with caution.

Between offense and defense, though there were no rapid-fire exchanges like a torrential rain, every Move and style contained the momentum of thunder.

Meanwhile, in the small courtyard of the Martial Arts Hall,

Su Rui looked at the two women who had suddenly appeared, his expression calm.

"Is the Queen of Yin in trouble again? Or is it that Heaven Gate finally can't help but come to find trouble with me?"

"Greetings, Hall Revered Master. How would we dare to be so presumptuous!"

As soon as Wanwan entered the room, she saw Su Rui sitting in the hall.

Hearing his words, she quickly responded.

"We have come this time to ask for your help."

Zhu Yuyan spoke, a hint of bashfulness actually showing in her eyes.

Su Rui was slightly taken out of his element.

"I remember I once said that I have no favorable impression of the Yin Gui Sect. Why would you think I would step in to help?"

"Your Excellency also said that if Wanwan leaves the Yin Gui Sect, she can join the Martial Arts Hall."

Zhu Yuyan said seriously.

"Correct, I did say that."

Su Rui nodded slightly.

"Then what about me? If I also withdraw from the Yin Gui Sect, can I also join the Martial Arts Hall?"

As the words fell, Su Rui's expression froze slightly, and his gaze became somewhat complex.

"You are the Sect Head of the Yin Gui Sect, the head of the Great Tang's Demon Sect. You are actually willing to discard your identity?"

"Correct, I have already sent the Sect Head's token to the Great Zhou, and the Empress of Great Zhou is precisely a descendant of my Yin Gui lineage."

Zhu Yuyan's words were startling.

This statement was clearly beyond Su Rui's expectations.

He stood up and took two steps forward, but Zhu Yuyan subconsciously retreated, always maintaining a distance from him.

This action caused both Su Rui and Wanwan to show surprised expressions.

"Revered Master would actually be so fearful of the Hall Revered Master; it's really not like her usual style," Wanwan thought to herself.

"You have really decided to join the Martial Arts Hall?"

Su Rui paused his steps and turned back to ask.

"That's right!"

"Then what exactly do you want me to help with?"

Su Rui knew in his heart that his Martial Arts Hall wasn't that attractive.