129: Li Qiushui shows goodwill

Hearing Duan Zhengchun's words, everyone around was filled with confusion.

They didn't know why Duan Zhengchun would say that.

Others didn't know, but Duan Zhengchun was very clear that Shen Lang had already been hit by his Heart-Shattering Palm. As long as Shen Lang couldn't neutralize this palm force, once it reached his heart vessels, Shen Lang would undoubtedly die.

Hearing Duan Zhengchun say this, Shen Lang finally realized that there was still a strange power in his body that had not been neutralized.

Right now, he had no way to deal with this power at all.

The more he circulated his Internal Energy to resist, the stronger the impact force became.

It had now reached his shoulder. If it continued like this, just as Duan Zhengchun said, once it reached his heart vessels, he would truly be dead.

As Duan Zhengchun finished speaking, he exerted a slight force with his palm, instantly shaking Shen Lang off.

Shen Lang felt that the situation of his Internal Energy being drained had disappeared, which made him sigh with relief.

In that case, he could focus all his attention on resisting that strange power.

Just after he did so, his expression changed in the next second, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

His aura instantly withered. Previously, he had only used half of his power to resist that strange force. Although that strange force was difficult to resist, it hadn't caused him to collapse directly like this.

That strange power directly broke through the blockade, instantly reached his heart vessels, and exploded.

Seeing Shen Lang's reaction, Duan Zhengchun shook his head helplessly.

How could he not see that Shen Lang was beyond saving? The palm force of the Heart-Shattering Palm could only be guided. If one didn't guide it and only thought about using their own power to force this tricky energy out of the body, they would be gravely mistaken.

The strange thing about the Heart-Shattering Palm's force was that the more one resisted, the stronger it became.

It would absorb the resisting power and convert it into momentum, launching an even stronger impact.

Only those who understood the Heart-Shattering Palm knew how to neutralize its force.

"You, what kind of technique is this?" Shen Lang's face was pale as he looked at Duan Zhengchun in disbelief.

Originally, he thought that without Duan Zhengchun's restraint, he could fully circulate his power to force this tricky energy out of his body.

But he found he was wrong. Just as he fully circulated his Internal Energy to force the power out, he discovered that the power he could previously resist instantly went out of control like a wild horse the moment his Internal Energy came into contact with it.

The defense he had built was instantly breached, and the power went directly to his heart and exploded.

If not for his deep Internal Energy and his use of power to protect his heart at the critical moment, he wouldn't even have had the chance to speak.

Even so, he knew he couldn't hold on for much longer.

With a shattered heart, even a deity would find it hard to save him.

"The Heart-Shattering Palm. Those struck by it will surely die if they do not know the method to neutralize it," Duan Zhengchun said.

"Heart-Shattering Palm? Heart-Shattering Palm? Hahaha..."

After repeating it a few times, Shen Lang laughed up at the sky, then his head slumped, and he breathed his last.

Everyone was baffled by this scene.

They didn't know why Shen Lang would have such a reaction.

Was there anything special about the Heart-Shattering Palm?

"What's going on? Shen Lang just died like that? And is that Heart-Shattering Palm really that powerful? Why have I never heard of it?"

"Of course it's powerful, didn't you see? Even a Heavenly Human Realm Master like Shen Lang couldn't withstand the power of that palm."

"Uh, true."

"Heart-Shattering Palm? Is it the one I know? It seems to be a technique from the Qingcheng School in the Martial World."

"When did Prince Duan become associated with the Qingcheng School?"

"Is that for real? The Qingcheng School is just a third-rate School, can they have such a terrifying palm technique?"

"Maybe it's just a similar name."

Li Qiushui looked at the lifeless Shen Lang. In a flash, she was beside him and placed her hand on his carotid artery.

"He's dead, and his heart is shattered. As expected of the Heart-Shattering Palm, the force is actually so overbearing," Li Qiushui said in surprise.

Not many people knew about the Heart-Shattering Palm, but she happened to know of its existence.

"Oh? It seems Senior Li knows about the Heart-Shattering Palm?" Duan Zhengchun looked at Li Qiushui in surprise.

"The Empress Dowager traveled the Jianghu when I was young and encountered someone in the Song Dynasty Martial Arts World using a strange palm technique that was very powerful."

"That palm technique was called the Heart-Shattering Palm, just as you described."

"Those struck by the palm will surely die without the proper method; the victim's heart will shatter, and even a deity cannot save them." Li Qiushui's peach-blossom eyes were fixed on Duan Zhengchun.

At this moment, she felt that her state of mind, which usually remained unmoved even if Mount Tai collapsed before her, was actually fluctuating, and her heart was beating faster than ever before.

This man was too mysterious, and his looks perfectly matched her aesthetic preferences.

If the occasion weren't inappropriate, she really would have wanted to throw herself into his arms and be doted on by him.

"Senior Li is indeed well-informed and knowledgeable. This junior has made a fool of himself," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"Hehe... how interesting. The Empress Dowager is becoming more and more interested in you now," Li Qiushui chuckled softly.

Hearing Li Qiushui's words, Duan Zhengchun's heart stirred.

He lamented in his heart that Li Qiushui was truly wanton; she didn't even care about her status in such a setting and actually said such frivolous words.

"This Prince has even more interesting things. If there's time, I can have a good discussion with Senior," Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

"Oh? Is that so? The Empress Dowager's standards are very high. If you can't satisfy me, you won't be able to bear the consequences. Are you sure you still want to discuss it with me?" The smile on Li Qiushui's face deepened.

"This Prince likes challenging things. Since Senior has said so, how could I not go?" Duan Zhengchun looked at Li Qiushui with a mischievous grin.

The original Li Qiushui was very beautiful, definitely a great beauty; otherwise, she couldn't have given birth to such a stunning woman as Li Qingluo.

Speaking of Li Qingluo, she should have already left Mount Wuliang and gone to Swallows Nest in Suzhou, Jiangnan.

How could such a beauty be left for the Murong Family? He had to find an opportunity to take her quickly. In his past life, he had been covetous of Li Qingluo's figure.

Now that he had come to this world, how could he miss out on such a beauty?

"Take this. If you have time, come to Western Xia to find The Empress Dowager." Li Qiushui took out a personal token and handed it to Duan Zhengchun.

Seeing the character 'Li' engraved on the token and a Phoenix on the back, the corners of Duan Zhengchun's mouth curled up slightly.

The maidservant was surprised by The Empress Dowager's actions, but she didn't dare to interfere at all.

No one in Western Xia dared to interfere with The Empress Dowager's affairs, because those who did were already dead.

This Empress Dowager of Western Xia appeared harmless and amiable, but in reality, her methods were extremely ruthless, and she wouldn't even blink when killing.

"Alright, the congratulatory gift has been delivered today. The Empress Dowager will head back now."

"The Empress Dowager looks forward to your arrival," Li Qiushui said, winking at Duan Zhengchun.

"Isn't Senior going to stay for a cup of wedding wine before leaving?" Duan Zhengchun raised an eyebrow.

"No, The Empress Dowager is afraid that if I stay, I won't be able to resist making a move on you," Li Qiushui said without any reservation.