Zhang Kui's Journey to the West in the Investiture of the Gods

Chapter 28 Reunion After a Tit-for-Tit Shot

Those dozen or so golden, cold lights came on fiercely, moving faster than anyone could imagine, and carrying with them a strange magical power that was scorching and sharp, specifically designed to break through protective qi.

Clearly, this was no ordinary concealed weapon.

In a flash, Zhang Kui could even feel a faint stinging sensation on the skin between his eyebrows and in his throat. It was his body's instinctive warning that he was in danger.

There's no time to think about it, and no need to look at it closely.

Zhang Kui scanned the area with his divine sense and reacted instantly. His fourth-stage golden core trembled violently, and his immense magical power surged like a raging river. He grabbed at the air with his right hand, and with a low hum, the Wolf Fang Wind-Breaking Blade, a gift from Wen Zhong, was already in his grasp.

The blade was ancient and its murderous aura was restrained, but under Zhang Kui's infusion of magic power, it instantly burst forth with a chilling light.

There were no fancy moves, only battle instincts honed through countless trials. Zhang Kui's wrist flicked rapidly, and the Wolf Fang Wind-Breaking Blade drew a series of simple yet incredibly precise trajectories in front of him, as if weaving an impenetrable net of blades.

ding ding ding...

A series of sharp, rapid sounds, like raindrops hitting banana leaves, suddenly erupted, echoing loudly in the somewhat empty pharmacy.

Sparks flew everywhere, each one carrying the sharp energy of a blade and the scorching heat of a needle.

The sixteen golden needles, imbued with extraordinary magical power, were all precisely parried and deflected in an instant by this seemingly simple and unadorned swordsmanship. The needles either embedded themselves in the wall or were driven into beams and pillars, their ends still trembling violently and emitting a low buzzing sound, demonstrating the formidable power attached to them.

Only then did Zhang Kui's eyes fully adjust to the light in the store and he was able to see who had made the move.

She was a woman dressed in a fiery red outfit, around sixteen years old, with a slender and graceful figure, like a brightly blooming flame rose. Her face was beautiful, but her brows and eyes held a fierce and sharp air unlike that of ordinary women; at this moment, her bright almond-shaped eyes were filled with shock, anger, and determination. In her hands she held a crimson gourd about a foot tall, its surface engraved with intricate flame patterns, radiating a scorching spiritual pressure.

Clearly, the incredibly sharp golden needle from just now came from this gourd.

Seeing her sure-fire attack so easily blocked, the woman in red was filled with even more shock, but it was quickly replaced by a deeper anger.

"You cunning thief, you came prepared after all. Let's see your treasure."

She let out a sharp cry, her hands rapidly forming hand seals, pouring all her magical power into the crimson gourd. A burst of red light flashed from the gourd's mouth, and a scorching wave of heat instantly spread out, causing the temperature inside the shop to rise sharply.

shhhhh--

This time, instead of a dozen or so, dozens of golden needles swarmed out of the gourd! These golden needles were completely different from before, turning crimson red as if they had been forged in a furnace a thousand times. The needles themselves emitted a chilling, domineering dark red light, and wherever that light passed, even the air hissed as if it were being scorched, as if it contained a terrifying aura of destruction capable of burning everything.

Zhang Kui's pupils suddenly contracted. He sensed a real threat from this new round of golden needles. This was no ordinary Qi Refiner's method; this magic weapon was of extremely high grade, and the destructive flames it contained even caused the Wu Clan's blood within his body to stir slightly, sending out an instinctive sense of vigilance.

"What a powerful magic weapon!" Zhang Kui was secretly shocked and dared not be negligent in the slightest.

He let out a low shout, and the golden core within his body began to circulate wildly at an unprecedented speed. The vast and pure celestial magic power surged into the Wolf Fang Wind-Breaking Blade in his hand like a flood bursting its banks.

hum-

The blade trembled violently, emitting a joyful yet bloodthirsty hum. The previously restrained murderous aura surged skyward, and an incomparably condensed, almost tangible, azure blade energy extended from the blade's edge, several feet long, completely protecting Zhang Kui! On the blade energy, the faint phantom of a black wolf circled and roared, radiating a sharp aura capable of cutting through everything.

The next moment, a rain of crimson-gold needles descended.

Ding ding ding ding—

More intense, sharper, and more explosive impacts resounded like a storm! The crimson-gold needle rain slammed wildly against the cyan blade aura shield.

Each impact unleashed a dazzling light and terrifying energy ripples! The tables, chairs, and medicine cabinets inside the store were swept by the scattered energy and instantly and silently turned into dust, leaving countless fine holes and deep scratches on the walls.

The destructive flames on the crimson gold needles were extremely domineering, constantly eroding and wearing down the blade's aura. Zhang Kui felt his arm tremble violently, and his magical power poured out like a flood, maintaining the consumption of the blade's aura.

The stalemate lasted only a few breaths. Under the relentless barrage of needles containing terrifying incinerating power, the cyan blade energy began to flicker violently, its light fading and even developing fine cracks on its surface.

Snap... Sizzle!

Finally, a slight cracking sound rang out, and the tough blade energy was actually pierced through, leaving a small hole.

A thin, crimson-gold needle, carrying a chilling dark red glow, pierced through the blade's defensive aura like a venomous snake, striking the Wolf Fang Wind-Breaking Blade with unparalleled precision!

clang--

A deafening clang of metal clashing rang out!

The Wolf Fang Wind-Breaking Blade let out a painful wail. A barely perceptible dent was struck on the blade by the fine needle, and a thin, charred crack spread around it.

Zhang Kui was terrified! This Wolf Fang Wind-Breaking Blade was a gift from Wen Zhong. It was made of extraordinary material and had been nurtured by Wen Zhong's Celestial Immortal power, making it even more indestructible. Ordinary magic weapons could hardly damage it in the slightest, yet it was almost destroyed by a thin needle.

What is the origin of this red-clad woman's gourd-shaped magical artifact and golden needles? They are so domineering.

Seeing that the sword energy was about to completely collapse and that more crimson gold needles were about to rain down on him, a fierce glint flashed in Zhang Kui's eyes.

We can no longer afford to be on the defensive!

The opponent's offensive is fierce, and their magical weapons are strange. If we hold back any longer, we might really capsize in a ditch.

He took a deep breath, and his blood and qi surged violently within him. The power of the Witch Clan began to merge with the power of the Golden Core, and an even more ancient and powerful force awakened within him. On the Golden Core, the divine runes of "Subduing Dragons and Tigers" suddenly lit up, and immense power began to surge into his limbs and bones.

He was prepared to disregard the fact that this was his mother's pharmacy and go all out to subdue the aggressive woman in red first.

Just as Zhang Kui was about to unleash his full power and was preparing to use his true strength...

"Ah Ying, stop right now!"

A middle-aged woman's anxious yet all-too-familiar voice came from the back room like a thunderclap.

As the sound came, a figure dressed in coarse linen clothes, yet whose capable demeanor could not be concealed, flashed out from the back room at lightning speed, instantly inserting himself between the two men who were locked in a tense standoff. He spread his arms and stood in front of the woman in red, facing Zhang Kui directly.

That figure, that weathered yet still resolute face...

Zhang Kui trembled violently, the immense power he was about to unleash receding like a tide. His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at the suddenly appearing middle-aged woman, and he blurted out:

"mother?"