Chapter 456 A near miss
"This……"

Wu Shuang's sudden departure caused an uproar around him.

Seeing everyone dumbfounded and confused, Xu Qingnian couldn't help but cough twice, then asked loudly: "Young Master Wu, what are you doing..."

"I'm out of the game, Mr. Xu, just follow the rules."

When he reached the sidelines, Wu Shuang suddenly turned around and stared at Xie Xuan, who was still motionless on the sword-fighting stage. He said with a half-smile, "Second Master Xie's Dharma Finger is indeed well-deserved. It really opened my eyes today. I'm so lucky! I'm so lucky!"

"hiss!"

Seeing Wu Shuang admit defeat and leave so easily, the crowd burst into exclamations of disbelief again.

Xu Qingnian frowned and said hesitantly, "Young Master Wu asked me to follow the rules. So... if you leave the field voluntarily, you are admitting defeat."

In response, Wu Shuang smiled without saying anything, seemingly accepting it calmly. However, the looks people around him gave him became increasingly strange.

Just looking at Wu Shuang's leisurely appearance of chatting and laughing, he doesn't seem to be seriously injured. If that's the case, why did he voluntarily admit defeat?

This section is a cloud of doubt lingering in most people's minds.

However, in the eyes of top masters like Luo Tianjin and Jin Fu Yu, although Wu Shuang looked unharmed, in fact his internal energy was exhausted, his vitality was severely damaged, and he definitely no longer had the strength to fight.

Therefore, his voluntary departure might be a way to protect himself.

Seeing that Wu Shuang had no objection, Xu Qingnian nodded slowly and said, "In that case, I wonder if Young Master Wu has any friends in the martial arts world to come out and help?"

"I'm all alone, with no relatives or friends." Wu Shuang shook his head and said, "The martial arts conference is well-deserved. It's really not easy to be the best in the world. I underestimated you all before, but today I understand that there are always people better than you. This trip was worth it."

Seeing that Wu Shuang was determined to retreat, Xu Qingnian did not force him and said with a faint smile: "Young Master Wu is young, but he is able to fight three well-known masters without losing. Just based on this courage, spirit and means, it is enough to convince all heroes in the world. I admire Young Master Wu very much. In the past hundred years, I have seen some of the world and many rising stars, but this is the first time I have met a genius like Young Master Wu. It is really a great fortune!"

"gone!"

Faced with Xu Qingnian's compliment, Wu Shuang was not humble. He just laughed unscrupulously, waved his hand, and then walked down the mountain leisurely under the complicated and astonished gazes of everyone.

"Leaving...just like that?"

Wu Shuang's straightforward behavior made many people secretly amazed.

"Brother Wu..."

When Yun Jianping was about to get up and chase after him, Yun Zhuiyue stopped her first and said in a deep voice, "There are all kinds of people in Huashan, so don't run around like that, girl."

"But Brother Wu..."

"Don't worry, he can't leave." Yun Zhuiyue saw through Yun Jianping's thoughts and said meaningfully, "He just stole the show on the top of Huashan Mountain. How can he just walk away now?"

Yun Jianping was shocked and asked in surprise: "Dad means..."

"You don't have to bother chasing him. Someone will keep him for you."

After saying that, Yun Zhuiyue turned his gaze towards Luo Tianjin in the distance, a sinister look quietly flashing in his turbid eyes.

"Thank you, Second Master, for defeating Wu Shuang. Not only did you help the Palace Master advance smoothly, but you also greatly increased the prestige of our Xianwang Palace. Haha..."

When Xie Xuan returned to the sidelines, Xu Heng and others couldn't wait to step forward and praise him generously.

However, Xie Xuan looked solemn and remained silent. Even though he was being praised lavishly, there was no trace of a smile on his face.

Liu Xunyi was a meticulous person. When he saw that there was nothing under Xie Xuan's sleeves, he couldn't help but be surprised.

As far as he could remember, Xie Xuan almost never put his hands in his sleeves.

At this moment, Xie Xuan deliberately hid his hands, as if he had some other hidden agenda.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Luo Tianjin looked at Xie Xuan who had returned triumphantly, and a smug smile appeared on his face. But when he saw Xie Xuan's tense face, he immediately frowned and asked with concern, "Are you hurt?"

"Palace Master, the leader of the Dragon Elephant Ranking is indeed extraordinary." Xie Xuan said with a wry smile, "Even though Murong Bai and Deng Quan have consumed a lot of his internal energy, Xie is still in danger and almost failed to live up to the trust of the Palace Master."

Hearing this, Luo Tianjin's expression suddenly changed, and his eyes quickly turned to his hands, only to see that the two sleeves stained with blood were trembling slightly. He was immediately shocked and asked, "Your hands..."

"It's just a minor injury, no problem." Xie Xuan said hurriedly, "It's just... I may not be able to help the Palace Master in the second round." Having said this, Xie Xuan's expression became extremely lonely.

Xie Xuan's words not only made Luo Tianjin feel heavy-hearted, but also made Xu Heng and others who were cheering for him stand there in a daze, at a loss as to what to do.

"What's going on?"

After saying that, Luo Tianjin reached out his hand to touch Xie Xuan's sleeve, but Xie Xuan subconsciously took a half step back and said ashamedly: "To be honest with you, Lord, in the fight just now, I... broke four fingers."

"what?"

"Don't worry, Master! It's just a few broken finger bones. It will heal in a few days."

Although Xie Xuan said it lightly, Luo Tianjin knew in his heart what a broken finger bone meant to Xie Xuan, who had been practicing the Dharma Finger for many years. Even if the bone could be connected, it would be impossible to restore it to its original state. In other words, Xie Xuan's Dharma Finger would face great constraints in the future, and it would be an irreversible damage.

Thinking of this, Luo Tianjin couldn't help but grit his teeth in hatred, and his fists were clenched so hard that they made a crackling sound.

Broken bones are commonplace for martial artists, but Xie Xuan's ten fingers are different. From the first day he practiced the Dharma Finger, his ten fingers were the top priority, especially the finger bones and the meridians of the ten fingers, which could not be damaged in the slightest.

Just like the "virgin skills", once the virginity is broken, even if there are decades of skills, it will be destroyed in an instant. Although Xie Xuan's broken finger is not so serious, the impact it brings cannot be underestimated.

Of course, there are very few people in the martial arts world who can cause Xie Xuan to lose a finger. This also indirectly proves that Wu Shuang's martial arts skills are far beyond everyone's expectations.

"A mere Wu Shuang actually defeated the three great masters in my palace."

At this moment, the joy of promotion had disappeared without a trace from Luo Tianjin. His voice became gloomy and terrifying, which made people shudder.

Xie Xuan was worried that Luo Tianjin might act on impulse, so he hurriedly said, "Palace Master, although Wu Shuang cut off four of my fingers, he was also seriously injured..."

"Liu Xunyi." Before he finished speaking, Luo Tianjin suddenly said, "Go and keep Wu Shuang."

Hearing this, Liu Xunyi was horrified and advised: "Victory and defeat are common in the military, please think twice..."

"I only asked you to keep him, but I didn't say anything about making things difficult for him. Why would you think twice?" Luo Tianjin raised his eyebrows and asked meaningfully, "Why? Do you think I'm narrow-minded and want to kill him to vent my anger?"

"I dare not..."

"If you don't dare, then don't say more!" Luo Tianjin didn't care about Liu Xunyi's explanation at all. He waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "Take him back to the villa to heal his wounds. The accompanying doctors and medicinal materials can be mobilized at will."

"Yes!"

Liu Xunyi didn't dare to disobey the order, so he hurriedly agreed, took a deep look at Xie Xuan who seemed relieved, and then quickly chased down the mountain.

"Everyone! The contest between Palace Master Luo and Young Master Wu has ended, and the winner has been decided. Palace Master Luo advances to the second round." Xu Qingnian looked around at the people who were still eager to see more and had different expressions. Finally, he set his eyes on Luo Tianjin, cupped his hands and smiled, "Congratulations to Palace Master Luo for taking one step closer to the position of leader of the martial arts world."

"Thank you, Mr. Xu."

Luo Tianjin's face regained its composure. Although he suffered heavy injuries in the first round of competition, fortunately he managed to advance safely.

"According to the order of the draw, the second battle between dragons and tigers will be between Master Jinwu and Master Yuwen."

As soon as Xu Qingnian said this, everyone's minds quickly shifted away from the battle between Wu and Xie, and a look of enthusiasm and anticipation appeared on their faces again.

In the past, Peach Blossom Sword Island caused chaos in the Central Plains, and set off a bloody storm in the martial arts world. Those who experienced it personally still remember the past scenes vividly.

Taohua Xianren is regarded as a legend. He once fought against the leaders of the six major sects by himself and his prestige remained undiminished. Based on this sensational record, he can still stand out from the crowd even today.

However, the Peach Blossom Immortal has long passed away, and Yuwen Xiushen, as his right-hand man, should naturally succeed him as the island master. Once upon a time, he also stirred up trouble in the Central Plains and did whatever he wanted.

This man is notorious for his evil deeds, no less than his senior brother, the Peach Blossom Immortal, and is still despised by the righteous martial arts community. Although Yuwen Xiu's reputation is no less than that of the Peach Blossom Immortal, I wonder how much of his martial arts he can learn?

In terms of reputation, status, and foundation, Yuwen Xiu cannot be compared with Jin Fuyu.

Today, he could appear on the top of Mount Huashan openly, all thanks to the official position conferred on him by the imperial court. Without the golden signboard of "Marquis of Wulin" and the blessing of the emperor's personal appointment, Yuwen Xiu would not even have the chance to make a comeback.

Although people in the martial arts world are not "close to the government", they "understand the overall situation" and "know the righteousness".

Although the Song Dynasty was weak, it was the orthodox Han dynasty. As the orthodox Han dynasty, it was supported by Han people all over the world, including the people in the Jianghu.

Everything has a sequence and a beginning and an end. If there were no Han people in the world, they would be people of a lost country and dogs without a home. How could they talk about the orthodoxy of the martial arts world? How could they roam the rivers and lakes?

Therefore, even though they knew that Yuwen Xiu was taking advantage of the power of others and bullying others, the heroes of the martial arts world still had to swallow their anger.

They were not afraid of Peach Blossom Sword Island, nor did they intend to serve the Song Dynasty court. They just did not want to get into a fight with the government and suffer losses on both sides.

At this moment, Jin Fu Yu has put all his attention on the upcoming competition.

His eyes were deep and expressionless, staring straight at Yuwen Xiu who was sitting in the distance. At this moment, Yuwen Xiu was also staring at him intently.

In order to succeed the throne and restore the Jin Dynasty, Jin Fuyu is determined to gain the position of leader of the martial arts world.

Yuwen Xiu is ambitious and willing to be a lackey of the imperial court. He is willing to risk his life and property. In this battle, he must win and must not lose.

There was no deep hatred between the two of them, but they met unexpectedly on the top of Mount Huashan, and for their respective future interests, they had to fight to the death. It really shows how unpredictable the world is and how fate plays tricks on people.

There was no hatred or friendship between them, so when they started fighting, they had no scruples against each other.

The fighting spirit in the air became stronger and stronger. The whole audience held their breath and was as silent as death.

The Huashan Sword Contest is another round of life and death battle.

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(End of this chapter)