Chapter 106 Flaming Blade

A strange light flashed in Wuyin Yuecang's eyes as he coldly said, "Does the young镖头 (bodyguard/escort) intend to make an enemy of the entire Japanese martial arts world?"

Shi Potian said earnestly, "I have no intention of being your enemy. If you release him, I will not make things difficult for you."

Wuyin Yuecang sneered, "Release him? My Wuyin clan has been chasing him for half a year, from Fusang to Tang, losing seven experts and going through countless hardships. Now you just want to release him?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the five Japanese samurai stepped forward in unison, their katana held across their chests, their killing intent palpable.

Sarutobi Higetsu said, "Kihime Tsukiso, since you have heard of my lord's legend, you should leave now, or you will only bring shame upon yourself."

Kirigakure Tsukiso snorted, stepped forward to the bow of the ship, and shouted, "Sarutobi Hitsuki, you betrayed your lord and now you acknowledge a Tang Dynasty man as your master. Do you still have any dignity as a ninja?"

Sarutobi Higetsu spat, "A thief who stole the country doesn't deserve to be called 'lord.' My lord will kill that old devil Hideyoshi sooner or later."

"How dare you!"

"presumptuous!"

The five samurai roared in unison, ready to charge forward and kill Sarutobi Hiugetsu!

"Sarutobi Sun and Moon, it seems you think you've found a powerful backer."

Wu Yin Yue Cang coldly said, "Young Master Lin's lightness skill is indeed superb. Then let me see just how capable this renowned Young Master Lin of the Tang Kingdom really is!"

With a wave of her hand, five warriors simultaneously wielded five Japanese swords, slashing at Shi Potian from different angles. The sword light wove into an impenetrable net, aiming to tear the young镖头 (bodyguard/escort) to pieces!

Sarutobi Hizuki's expression remained unchanged: "Hidden Mist and Concealed Moon, my lord's power is beyond your imagination!"

Shi Potian stood still, seemingly oblivious to the slashing Japanese sword.

Just as the blade was about to strike, he tossed the wine gourd into the air and plunged both hands directly into the net of blades.

A series of clanging sounds were heard as Shi Potian shook his hands repeatedly.

The five warriors suddenly felt their hands go empty, and when they looked down—

The knife is gone.

The next moment, they all gasped in shock.

Five Japanese swords somehow ended up in Shi Potian's hands.

Shi Potian held three hands in his left hand and two hands in his right. The young man stretched out his right hand—and the wine gourd fell down at that moment, landing back in his hand with a "thud".

The five warriors stood frozen in place, looking down at their empty hands, their faces filled with disbelief.

They were all top-tier swordsmen of the Kirigakure clan, possessing superb swordsmanship and perfect teamwork, renowned figures in Japan. Yet this young man, in a single move, disarmed them of their katana!

Kirigakure Tsukiso was greatly shocked. Standing on the large ship, looking down from above, she hadn't even seen how Shi Potian had taken the samurai swords from the "Five Ninja of Kirigakure".

Shi Potian threw the five Japanese swords with both hands, and they flew out at the same time, "snap snap snap snap snap snap," and stuck to the bulkhead of the ship. They were arranged in a row, and the blades pierced through the ship's wall, still trembling and buzzing.

The expressions of the Five Hidden Mist Ninja changed again.

Shi Potian looked at Wu Yin Yue Cang, clapped his hands, and laughed, "Want to fight again?"

The moon was hidden in the mist, and the pupils suddenly contracted.

She finally realized that the young man before her was even more powerful than the legends had said.

"Impressive skills." She took a deep breath, suppressing her shock, and a cold smile suddenly appeared on her lips. "But do you think I'm afraid of you just like that?"

She called out, "Raise the net!"

Hidden in the mist, Moonlit Pavilion, called out, "Cast the net!"

Before the words were even finished, the lake surface suddenly exploded!

Four more figures shot up from the water, each holding a corner of a large net. The net, made of some unknown material, gleamed with a cold, eerie light as it covered the small boat from head to toe.

At the same time, several warriors on the large ship shouted in unison, and another, even larger fishing net was cast down from mid-air, leaving no place to escape in all directions!

Sarutobi Higetsu's expression changed drastically: "My lord, be careful! This is the Kirigakure Clan's Dragon-Locking Net. It can't be torn by hand or cut by sword! It's specifically designed to deal with experts on the water."

Shi Potian laughed and said, "Is that so? Then I'll take this opportunity to broaden my horizons."

Before he finished speaking, two enormous nets descended upon the small boat, completely covering it. Sarutobi Higetsu swung his sword fiercely, but the blade only left faint white marks on the nets; not a single tear was left!

The four men pulling the net passed each other, the large net completely covering the small boat. As long as the four men tightened it, no matter how capable Shi Potian and Yuan Fei Riyue were, they would have to obediently surrender.

Sarutobi Nichigetsu was in a great hurry, but Shi Potian watched the group cast their nets without paying any attention.

Wuyin Yuecang chuckled lightly: "Young Master Lin is arrogant and thinks he's unparalleled in martial arts, but he doesn't know that even the Fusang Sword God would have to surrender before this Dragon-Locking Net!"

She looked at Shi Potian, her eyes full of confidence: "Young Master Escort, would you like to test the net's capabilities?"

Shi Potian looked down at the large net around him, gathered his strength in his palms, grabbed the net ropes with both hands and pulled hard. The veins on his knuckles were slightly visible, but the Dragon-Locking Net remained tough and wouldn't break.

Shi Potian refused to believe in evil spirits. He used his Silver Saddle Shining on the White Horse Divine Skill and pulled hard. The net rope became thinner and thinner, but it still broke.

The smile on Wu Yinyuecang's cold face grew even wider.

Shi Potian suddenly laughed and said:

"This net is indeed quite sturdy."

He suddenly raised his right hand, his five fingers slightly bent, and a faint red light gradually appeared on his palm.

The red light grew brighter and brighter, becoming scorching hot, and the surrounding air began to distort.

Wuyin Yuecang's expression changed: "This is..."

Shi Potian unleashed a sweeping palm strike!

A blazing flame blade of energy erupted from his right hand, slashing across the large net!

The supposedly indestructible Dragon-Locking Net was torn apart like paper in the face of this fiery blade energy, leaving a huge gash in its wake!

Wherever the flames passed, the wire mesh tore apart inch by inch, and a burnt smell wafted out.

The two men pulling the net were caught off guard and struck by the residual force of the blade. They screamed and sank into the lake. The sound of a branding iron soaking in water could be heard from the surface, along with a faint aroma of meat.

Sarutobi Hijiki was stunned.

Wuyin Yuecang was also stunned.

The Dragon Locking Network... has been broken?

This was the treasure of the Kirigakure family, a divine artifact passed down for centuries, and it was just... shattered by a single palm strike?

What kind of palm technique is this?

It can actually emit flames?

Shi Potian withdrew his hand, the red light in his palm gradually fading. He looked at the dumbfounded Sarutobi Riyue: "What's wrong with you?"

Sarutobi Higetsu opened his mouth, and after a long while, he managed to squeeze out a sentence: "My...my lord, what kind of martial art is this?"

Shi Potian thought for a moment and said, "I don't know what to call it, so let's just call it the Flame Blade."

Upon hearing this, Wuyin Yuezang nearly vomited blood.

You don't know the name of such a powerful martial art?

They had no idea about the martial arts on Xia Ke Island. Shi Potian could only practice them, but he didn't know their names. Of course, he did know about the Tai Xuan Scripture.

This Flaming Blade technique is "Jiang Zhi Dan Zhu Hai" from the Twenty-Four Chambers of Martial Arts on Xia Ke Island. It can unleash True Yang Flaming Blade Qi with bare hands. Not to mention a fishing net, once mastered, even fine steel will be turned into molten iron.

Shi Potian was only able to unleash this fiery blade energy because he had recently achieved great success in his dual cultivation with Long Kui and his internal strength had greatly improved.

Shi Potian ignored the terrified Japanese warriors, took a step, and soared into the air, his clothes fluttering, before landing steadily on the ship's gunwale.

He glanced at Wuyin Yuezang and said calmly, "I've seized your weapon and burned your net. You're no match for me either. Do you still want to fight?"

Kirigakure Tsukizō subconsciously took a step back, his hand resting on the short sword at his waist, only to find that his hand was trembling slightly.

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