Chapter 8, The Art of Combat

Today the sky is overcast, and although it is not raining, it is a cloudy day. The darkness has come particularly early, and it is estimated that there is at most a little more than half an hour left, which is just over an hour, before it gets dark.

Stepping forward, with a single stroke of the knife, he slit the throats of the two people on the ground who were wailing in agony

Although this journey traverses desolate mountains and wilderness, there are not many significant mountains. However, vegetation is abundant everywhere, the surroundings are desolate, and not a trace of human presence can be seen

However, he plans to take this traveler to escape into the Mountains of No Return, a place characterized by high peaks and dense forests, which serves as a refuge for many fugitives evading capture by the authorities

Oh?

But in this way, how should the night be?

The other villagers did not scatter in panic at the sound of a shout; it was unclear whether they had not noticed the leader's injury or if it had instead provoked their ferocity, as they all charged towards Zhen Yunzi.

Two individuals were hurrying along when they suddenly heard shouts: "Right here, catch those two thieves!"

How refreshing it is! The Son of Heaven, as a descendant of the Heavenly Emperor, commands the mountains and rivers. All the spirits and deities on earth must obey the Son of Heaven's orders. Since this is the case, what is so remarkable about the local authorities having corresponding powers to command the local spirits and deities?

However, he did not delay, drawing the long sword at his waist and charging forward to kill.

What a formidable martial art, but unfortunately the weapon is too short and too dangerous. Once faced with armored soldiers, it becomes useless. What a pity, what a pity...

and swore that there would be no further relationship with this traveler!

Certainly, the principles and methods of this world manifest divinely, and they are indeed incomparable to those of one's original world

In his own ancient world, there seems to be a similar saying, although it is merely theoretical

These individuals, capable of evading the authorities' pursuit in this realm, possess their own skills

Then let's kill our way through

Every knife wound strikes a vital point, yet it is certain death

In the blink of an eye, half of the villagers had fallen to the ground, and only then did the other villagers feel fear. With a single shout, this time they all fled.

Since twenty years ago, when the Celestial Dao rebelled and caused a sensation throughout the world, the court's crackdown on these demons has become increasingly severe day by day

Zhen Yunzi narrowed his eyes, and a killing intent emerged

At this moment, one can observe the differences in style between the two individuals. Zhen Yunzi engages in close combat, exhibiting extraordinary ferocity, often striking with a single blow that is lethal.

With a single sentence, Wang Ling rendered Zhen Yunzi speechless

In the blink of an eye, two or three villagers have fallen under his blade

The two parties have only encountered each other for a brief moment, yet already four individuals have fallen under the blade of Zhen Yunzi.

Zhen Yunzi was taken aback upon hearing this: "The government can actually command ghosts and deities?"

He originally had no weapons on him, but he picked up a local official's dagger at the market, which was intended to sever his hands and feet. At this moment, he lunged forward and was already charging towards the imposing leader who held an iron knife in his arms.

Stay overnight

The situation has escalated, and no matter how much Wang Ling regrets it, it is of no use

Zhen Yunzi asked it out

Although the Wang Ling Sword Technique is quite good and can be considered as that of a master, it lacks this kind of deadly killing intent

At first, Zhen Yunzi did not think much of it; in his view, although this kind of combat technique was fierce, it was not particularly remarkable.

Even the authorities did not dare to venture there easily, so sending this traveler to that place was already an act of utmost benevolence on Wang Ling's part

This fellow Daoist, we have been traveling for so long, and there is no sign of anyone around. It seems impossible for the authorities to find us. As the sky darkens, should we take a rest? Perhaps find a place to spend the night?

Wang Ling's face turned ashen: "Those officials are making such a fuss over nothing, mobilizing the common people from various pavilions to hunt us down. We are in trouble today"

The fact is that the emperors of ancient times in their own world had no such authority at all

Wang Ling felt a slight chill in her heart; this traveler was truly ruthless and merciless

Thus, Zhen Yunzi felt at ease and quickened his pace to follow Wang Ling towards the so-called Mount Dawoji.

I am simply different from myself; I have soul-transcended and spent about ten to twenty years adapting to this world

In recent years, the court situation has been unstable, yet the crackdown on these malevolent individuals has also been relaxed

Since such awareness has arisen, how could Zhen Yunzi be polite?

What a fierce combat technique, could it have been learned from the scouts in the army? Wang Ling never forgets to probe for information

Fortunately, when saving Zhen Yunzi, I had left a way out for myself, but I had already covered my face.

Wang Ling coldly shouted: "Follow me, as long as I enter the Great Wujizhi Mountain before dark, I will be able to survive"

The strong man wanted to shout loudly, but instead let out two weak laughs and fell to the ground helplessly

However, he never expected that Zhen Yunzi would actually leap directly into his arms

Let Wang Ling complain in her heart, "What the hell, is this person a cultivator or a damn desperate killer"

However, Zhen Yunzi's dagger combat technique is exceptionally fierce, often closing in on others, with each strike aimed at vital points such as the heart and neck

Even Wang Ling was slightly taken aback, not expecting that Zhen Yunzi would be so fierce

However, that Wang Ling only knocked down two, without killing a single one, who were merely wailing on the ground

Wang Ling turned around with a cold laugh: "Do you think you are safe at night? Let me tell you, it is even more dangerous at night. Do not forget, the various ghost soldiers under the command of the government are not to be trifled with. If this is reported to the county court, and the county magistrate sends a letter to the various local deities and spirits, we will be in trouble!"

By now, he has also come to understand that this world is exceedingly unfriendly to practitioners like him, rife with deadly threats

This is bringing trouble to one's own family

However, the other party has just crossed over in physical form and has encountered the earlier incident right after arriving

This is truly beyond the expectations of Zhen Yunzi.

It can be considered so! Truly, Zhen Yunzi is covered in fresh blood, and his ferocity has not yet dissipated

Unable to help but let out a loud cry, wanting to raise the knife to strike at Zhen Yunzi, but then only feeling a chill in the heart, as if all the strength in the body had instantly drained away completely

If one does not wish to be captured and executed by the authorities, then one must fight with all their might

Wang Ling followed the man in black for half a day, subtly extracting information without revealing her intentions. At this moment, she had already come to believe that he was undoubtedly a time traveler.

Those who besieged them were merely ordinary citizens, ordered by the authorities to intercept at various intersections. This truly is a case of Yunzi having taken decisive action!

The tall and sturdy figure of the man from the Han dynasty, with long limbs and a strong physique, clearly indicates that he has practiced martial arts. Moreover, he is the leader of this group of villagers, suggesting that his martial prowess is considerable

It is all over now, no matter what is said!

Wang Ling did not intend to take this traveler to her home

He looked down and saw that Zhen Yunzi had already stepped back from in front of him. At that moment, he felt a new wound at his chest, blood gushing out continuously, soaking his clothes.

However, they suddenly saw more than ten farmers rushing out from a grove, wielding iron shovels and wooden hoes, surrounding the two individuals.