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Could it be that Luke is an undercover agent among the higher-ups of Quanxing?
Suddenly, an unreliable idea popped into the old master's mind.
Speaking of Luke, he originally wanted to come to Tian Jinzhong's place to check on the situation, but unfortunately he was blocked on the way.
Two people blocked his way: Ding Shian, one of the two heroes, and Tu Junfang of the Three Demons Sect.
At this moment, the two share a common identity: Quanxing.
"Ding Shian, you came even though you had no idea. Given your personality, that's unusual!"
Although Ding Shian joined Quanxing, those in the world of supernatural beings who knew him knew that the reason he joined Quanxing was so that others would not hold back when fighting him. He was definitely not the kind of person who would commit crimes and indulge his desires.
Some people eat food from many families, while others learn skills from many different families; those who eat food from many families are sure to have good interpersonal relationships, and those who learn skills from many families are sure to be good talents.
In the world of supernatural beings, Ding Shian is one of the three most capable fighters, with impeccable character, reputation, and skills. However, no one expected that such an outstanding supernatural being would choose to join the infamous Quanxing sect.
It's important to understand that in the world of supernatural beings, the Quanxing sect is practically synonymous with rats. Everyone shouts and curses at them when they cross the street; this is an unwritten rule in the supernatural world.
Many people couldn't understand why such an outstanding person would join Quanxing.
Ding Shian's answer was to use the name of Quanxing to get other supernatural beings to attack him with all their might, so that he could learn more.
Ding Shian is a martial arts fanatic. In order to learn skills and challenge strong opponents, he doesn't care about sects or morality, and will join any sect directly.
Chapter 110: One Person's Story: Ding Shian: I'm going to make you impolite.
In fact, Ding Shian had his own reasons for joining Quanxing.
As Ding Shian grew stronger, the number of people who could be his rivals decreased accordingly.
That would have been fine, but Ding Shian's character was maintained too well.
As a result, those powerful individuals who were qualified to pose a threat to Ding Shian were unwilling to easily make a move against him.
That makes sense. If the two sides are evenly matched, it's hard to stop once they start fighting seriously. If either side suffers a loss, it will damage the harmony of the game.
Ordinary sparring sessions are not effective in honing one's skills, so the only option is to simply refrain from engaging in combat.
This was an unacceptable reality for Ding Shian, who was determined to become stronger so that he would not be harmed by others.
But Ding Shian's improvement was not limited to physical strength, but also included intelligence.
At this moment, he thought of the Quanxing Sect. As long as he joined the Quanxing Sect, even if he did nothing, just by following that group of "scoundrels," the powerful figures who were previously unwilling to attack him would have a reason to do so. It was truly a painstaking effort.
In fact, Ding Shian's wish was very simple: to constantly find someone to train him during the cultivation process and continuously improve himself.
Unfortunately, Ding Shima was born in the wrong era. The world of supernatural beings is far too peaceful these days.
Peaceful times are a good thing for most people with supernatural abilities, because they avoid life-and-death battles.
But for combat-type superhumans like Ding Shian, who need to fight to sustain themselves and "level up" by defeating monsters, finding an opponent becomes extremely difficult.
Of course, the Jia Shen Rebellion resulted in the loss of a large number of skilled individuals in the world of supernatural beings, which was also the main reason why Ding Shian had so few worthy opponents.
If Ding Shian had been born a few decades earlier, he would have been born during the Jia Shen Rebellion, and perhaps the Thirty-Six Bandits would have become the Thirty-Seven Bandits.
In that chaotic era of ceaseless life and endless battles, Ding Shian would have been perfectly suited to thrive.
"I've heard Lao Na mention you before. He said you'd definitely be stronger than him in the future, but after watching your match, I've realized you're already stronger than him now. Quanxing Ding Shian, please give me your guidance."
Ding Shian's eyes burned with fervor as he emphasized his Quanxing identity, hoping that Luke would not hold back in their upcoming encounter.
Luke first asked Feng Shayan to lean back against him, and Feng Shayan obediently moved back a little.
To be honest, the story between Zhang Lingyu and Xia He still shocked Feng Shayan, so even seeing Ding Shian, one of the two heroes, didn't surprise her much.
Indeed, a woman's nature is to gossip, no matter how outgoing or feisty she may be.
"Then I won't hold back. Don't blame me if you die or get hurt."
"That's exactly what I want you to do, don't be polite."
Ding Shian smiled excitedly and raised his hand to deliver a powerful palm strike.
The Splitting Palm technique is a very common move in the world of supernatural beings, but in Ding Shian's hands, it displayed a completely different kind of power.
Luke remained motionless, his body bathed in golden light, resembling a golden statue standing tall in the world. He seemed to be enveloped by an invisible shield, and Ding Shian's palm strike only stirred up tiny ripples before dissipating into nothingness, failing to harm him in the slightest.
Ding Shian's Splitting Palm was originally an excellent means of long-range attack. The palm force surged and could injure people from a distance, making it incredibly powerful.
However, in the presence of the enigmatic Luke, he seemed to have lost his former sharpness.
Ding Shian's expression turned solemn. He once again channeled his inner strength, and his palm strike became even more turbulent, pouring towards Luke like a storm.
Amidst the flashing golden light, Luke remained unmoved, his golden shield seemingly capable of devouring all attacks, neutralizing Ding Shian's cleaving palm strike one by one.
"Golden Bell Shield? That's incredibly tough. I never imagined you not only knew the Chai School of External Strike, but you'd also mastered the Golden Bell Shield to this level."
Like the Splitting Palm, the Golden Bell Cover is also a very common martial art.
Of course, this doesn't mean that the Golden Bell Shield is ineffective; it's just that it's quite common. It's not just a Shaolin tradition; basically, all sects with some lineages have the Golden Bell Shield, only the training methods differ.
However, very few people outside of the Buddhist Zen sect can truly master the art of the Golden Bell Cover technique.
Luke raised an eyebrow and said, "Just some casual practice."
Luke wasn't lying; he really only practiced the Golden Bell Shield casually. Compared to his Chai-style external martial arts, the Golden Bell Shield was nothing to mention.
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However, as one's own life cultivation level increases, the weight of this Golden Bell Shield naturally increases as well.
"Ghost Needle!"
While speaking, Ding Shian continued his attack, his palm strike containing several Ghost Needles.
The Ghost Needle is one of Ding Shian's proudest special skills. This skill is renowned for its precision and power, and has successfully broken through the opponent's defenses and accurately struck the opponent's vital acupoints in several battles.
It's worth mentioning that Gong Qing also knew how to use the Ghost Needle. In the original novel, Gong Qing used this Ghost Needle to kill Tian Jinzhong, causing him to fall into a deep sleep forever.
Strictly speaking, Ding Shian and Gong Qing were actually fellow disciples, as they shared a common master, Bi Yuan.
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Bi Yuan is a well-known senior in the circle of supernatural beings, and is known as "Master Bi".
He may seem unremarkable, appearing to be just a frail old man, but in reality, he has an extraordinary background. He is not only the master of Gong Qing, the acting leader of Quanxing, but also the mentor of Ding Shian, one of the "two heroes".
Although he is not a member of Quanxing, half of the people in Quanxing were trained by him.
Master Bi's method is "Ghost Needle," a skill that can be used to treat people or to seal acupoints, rendering the opponent unable to move or defend themselves.
Master Bi claimed that he was an ordinary person with neither great strength nor great talent.
He was just like any other ordinary person, but he had a very unique hobby: to be around extraordinary people.
Because he could sense the radiance emanating from these extraordinary people.
Master Bi thoroughly enjoyed this feeling, but he wasn't blinded by it. He didn't mistakenly believe that spending time with these people would make him extraordinary.
It can be said that Master Bi was the one who truly remained clear-headed.
Luke extended two fingers and pinched the two silver needles aimed at his eyes.
"They were pretty ruthless."
Of course, this method can only be described as underhanded; it cannot be called Ding Shian's sneak attack, since Ding Shian stood right in front of him and challenged him legitimately.
Furthermore, to break through external defenses, one must find the most vulnerable part of the body, and coincidentally, the eyes are one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body.
Chapter 111: One Person's Story: Tu Junfang, the Corpse Demon, Slays Three Corpses
Luke transformed into a blur, moving through the air like a ghost. His figure intertwined with Ding Shian's palm strike, yet he remained completely unaffected, like a fish swimming in water.
Those sharp eyes were fixed on Ding Shian's every move, as if trying to take in every single one of his attacks.
Just as Ding Shian's palm strike was about to reach its limit, Luke instantly appeared beside him.
His movements were light and swift, like a gentle breeze, without a trace of worldly cares.
However, when he gently struck out with his palm, a deafening roar resounded in the air, like a thunderclap.
Ding Shian felt an overwhelming force rushing towards him, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.
A layer of light suddenly appeared on Ding Shian's body, attempting to block Luke's attack.
The so-called "520" escape light is not difficult to learn, but it is very difficult to master. It is similar to the Golden Light Mantra, but much simpler. Only with profound spiritual cultivation can it exert an indestructible effect. It is a good means of self-protection.
However, that seemingly indestructible layer of light was shattered instantly by Luke's palm strike, as if it were made of paper.
Ding Shian felt a tremendous force coming from him, and he was involuntarily sent flying backward.
His figure drew a graceful arc in the air, like a shooting star, before crashing heavily into the wall in the distance.
"boom!"
A loud crash rang out, and the wall collapsed instantly, sending debris flying everywhere. Ding Shian staggered out of the ruins, his face as pale as paper, a trace of blood still clinging to the corner of his mouth.
Clearly, Luke's attack had caused him considerable damage.
However, there was no fear or hesitation in Ding Shian's eyes.
Instead, his eyes burned with an even more intense flame, as if he wanted to completely devour Luke.
"Tu Junfang, come along too, let me see just how powerful your Three Corpses are."
Luke called out to Tu Junfang, who was watching from the sidelines.
Tu Junfang is one of the "Three Corpses and Six Thieves" of the Quanxing Sect, collectively known as the "Corpse Demon." Unlike the Six Thieves, which consist of six people, the Three Corpses is a single individual, and he was originally the sole successor of the Anlu Three Demons Sect.
The Three Demons Sect is not an evil cult. The "Three Corpses Classic" explains that when people are born, they all reside in the womb of their parents and are nourished by the essence of the five grains. Therefore, each person has three corpses and nine worms in their belly, which are a great harm to people.
Tu Junfang's abilities are primarily manifested in his control over the "Three Corpses." He can materialize the Three Corpses of others, thereby interfering with and influencing his opponents.
For those attacked by his corpse demon, it would be fine if they do not use Qi on a normal day. However, once they use Qi, the three corpses will materialize and cause interference.
If it cannot be eliminated, the infected person will be trapped by it for the rest of his life.
The Three Corpses refer to the "Upper Corpse - Peng Ju", the "Middle Corpse - Peng Zhi", and the "Lower Corpse - Peng Ji". These three corpses represent the three desires inherent in human beings: greed, anger, and ignorance. In Buddhism, these three desires are called the "Three Poisons", which are the root cause of people's suffering in the cycle of birth and death.
Tu Junfang originally didn't want to make a move, or rather, he didn't want to make a move at all.
His main reason for joining Quanxing was to perfect the Three Corpses Method of the Three Demon Sect. After all, the so-called Three Corpses are actually desires. Is there any place in the world of supernatural beings that indulges desires more than Quanxing?
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