Martial Arts: Signing in for sixty years, I, the leader of the Azure Dragon Society

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Xiong Ba and the leader in purple sat facing each other in silence once again.

As the true nature of the Azure Dragon Society gradually becomes clear, the rumors surrounding that mysterious pavilion fuel Xiong Ba's burning jealousy.

He secretly calculated that if he could acquire any one of them, he would have already dominated Yunzhou.

"How hateful! How lamentable!"

Xiong Ba stared intently into the void, his gaze burning as if it were about to ignite.

"Foolish child, why are you still eyeing the Azure Dragon Society?"

"The calamity in Yunzhou is even more imminent."

Although the leader in purple was envious, he was more worried about something else.

What calamity could Yunzhou possibly face?

Xiong Ba has been diligently practicing the Blood Rejuvenation Hand technique, and not only have his old injuries been completely healed, but his power has also surpassed that of the past.

"Have you forgotten the hidden story of the Heartless Crossing mentioned in the Heavenly Ranking?"

"You mean...that imperial court?"

Xiong Ba suddenly remembered,

"Send secret agents to investigate immediately; the so-called imperial court is nothing but a facade."

"There is not a single person in the court worthy of the title of master."

Even the supreme ruler of the martial arts world was a weak and mediocre master.

"These ants are not worth mentioning."

In reality, before the rise of the World Society, Yunzhou was indeed under the control of the imperial court.

Since the founding of the World Society, the power of the imperial court has shrunk rapidly.

There has never been any conflict between the two sides.

When the World Society occupied Yunzhou, the imperial court retreated to a corner of the capital.

Xiong Ba sent people to investigate again and discovered that the strongest fighting force of the imperial court was only a general of the Imperial Guard at the Celestial Realm.

In the past, the Celestial Realm was considered a formidable power.

But now, such strength is insignificant.

The purple-robed leader angrily rebuked,

"Do you believe the Heavenly Ranking is fake? Or do you think Ao Jue is a fool?"

"Ao Jue was taken in by the Demon Lord Bai Suzhen as one of the Six Demons, and learned the 'Heartless Crossing' technique. His cultivation has reached the early stage of the Supreme Mythical Realm, ranking twenty-sixth on the Heavenly Dao Golden List!"

"With such a powerful figure, who in the World Alliance, besides you and me, can rival him?"

"Then why did he only dare to lie low in the Western Regions after rebuilding the Sword Worship Manor, and not dare to set foot in Yunzhou even half a step?"

"Doesn't he want revenge?"

The Heavenly Path Golden List clearly states that Ao Jue's lifelong pursuit is revenge!

"You mean... the imperial court is hiding its strength?"

"If that's the case, why would the imperial court tolerate the growing power of the empire?"

Suddenly, a strange sound rang out:

"The world society follows the general trend, which is why the imperial court did not interfere."

"Unfortunately, the dragon's roar from the heavens shook the world, and the winds and clouds gathered, causing the underwater world to dive!"

"Xiong Ba! You have lost your winds and clouds, and are destined to be trapped in shallow waters!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiong Ba and his son were suddenly plunged into an endless hell!

"This is bad! An enemy has infiltrated! Ba'er, calm your mind, this is a mental illusion!"

Upon seeing the world's number one building transformed into a battlefield, the leader in purple immediately became alert.

While reminding Xiong Ba, he circulated his true energy, attempting to break through the mental blockade and draw upon the power of heaven and earth.

As long as the power of heaven and earth responds, the illusion can be broken.

Xiong Ba's strength is second only to the Purple-Clad Boss.

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In recent days, he has absorbed the essence of others with his Rejuvenation Blood Hand, which has not only fully healed his injuries but also made him more powerful than before.

His cultivation level is now vastly different from what it used to be.

Without needing the purple-robed leader's reminder, Xiong Ba had already noticed the abnormality of the Shura Field.

He immediately activated his Three-Part Returning Qi and bombarded the Asura Field repeatedly.

In the blink of an eye, seven or eight streams of the Three-Part Returning Origin Qi had condensed and burst forth.

This unique skill combines the Cloud-Dispelling Palm, the Wind God Leg, and the Heavenly Frost Fist. Each burst of energy can draw upon the power of the three unique techniques of wind, cloud, and frost, and can also draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Those hiding in the shadows clearly hadn't expected that the father and son would improve so much in such a short time.

If they were not careful, the mental illusion of the Shura Field would be broken by the combined efforts of the purple-robed leader and Xiong Ba.

After the illusion dissipated, the two found themselves still in the World's Number One Building.

The once magnificent pavilions are now just ruins.

In the shadows of the ruins, the man in blue stood silently gazing.

"You are...?" The purple-robed leader's pupils contracted sharply, "The black-robed man who rescued us that day?"

Xiong Ba's gaze was like lightning; a moment's sensing confirmed it: "It really was you! You offered your help, so why did you set a trap to kill my son and me?"

If the mental battleground they just experienced had occurred in the past, even if the two of them managed to escape, they would have been severely injured.

At that time, they will have no choice but to offer their necks for execution!

"Times have changed."

The man in blue was none other than Xiao Aoshi, the head of the Xuanhua Company.

He originally led the Xuanhua ship to secretly resist the Azure Dragon Society, but now he has persuaded his elder brother "Great Demon God" Xiao Jingtian to join him in surrendering to the new master.

Xiao Jingtian had been in seclusion for many years and had no prior grudges against the Azure Dragon Society, so his joining their ranks was a natural progression.

But Xiao Aoshi knew that without a pledge of allegiance, he would likely be rejected by the Azure Dragon Society.

Remembering that Xiong Ba and his son had spoken disrespectfully to the Azure Dragon Society, he even wanted to harm Dugu Qiubai and Dugu Jian.

If it can save lives, then it can too.

Taking the heads of this father and son to Azure Dragon Peak will surely quell the Great Dragon's wrath.

"I originally intended to give you a quick death."

"Now we can only torture them slowly."

"I'll borrow your heads as a gift to pay homage to the Great Dragon King!"

The true energy flowed between Xiao Aoshi's fingers, revealing itself to be an incomplete version of the Myriad Paths of the World inherited from Xiao Sanxiao.

This skill is based on intention.

It can not only accommodate all the martial arts in the world that are mutually reinforcing and mutually restraining, but also use its mind to discern the opponent's thoughts.

Ultimately, this will dismantle the opponent's will, turning them into a controlled puppet.

Just now, Xiao Aoshi originally intended to launch a surprise attack and make Xiong Ba and his son his playthings.

The plan has now fallen through!

Wisps of black mist emerged from between his palms, and a hideous ghost face slowly appeared behind him.

"Come and die!"

This is another of the Laughing at the World's unique skills!

Amidst the swirling black mist, his fist strikes seemed capable of shattering everything.

"They've joined forces! This person's strength is unfathomable."

The leader in purple realized the danger of the punch and immediately used his ultimate move to counter it.

Would Xiong Ba abandon his father and flee for his life alone?

He unleashed the Cloud-Dispelling Palm, the Frost Fist, and the Wind God Leg in succession, and even used the Three-Point Divine Finger!

The father and son joined forces to engage in a fierce battle with the leader of the World Alliance, Xiao Aoshi, at the top of the World Alliance.

All three are top masters of their time, and any one of them could dominate a region.

With a mere gesture, one can cause rivers to flow backward and mountains to crumble.

Amidst the fierce battle, sand and stones flew everywhere in the Tianshan Mountains of Yunzhou.

The once magnificent World Society was reduced to ruins in this fierce battle.

You Ruo from the Lakeside Pavilion and the Twelve Fiends of Tianchi were all shocked when they saw this scene from afar.

When Dugu Qiubai and Dugu Jian came together before, although the battle was fierce, it was more of a contest of realms and cultivation levels, far less devastating than today.

If this continues, I fear that if the fighting continues for even a short while, the Tianshan Mountains in Yunzhou will be flattened by several feet.

The battle lasted from day to night.

After two hours, Xiao Aoshi finally defeated the two with his superior cultivation.

At this moment, Xiong Ba and the purple-robed leader had tattered clothes, disheveled hair, and disordered breathing, clearly indicating that they had been severely injured.

Xiao Aoshi descended slowly from the sky, stood with his hands behind his back, and said coldly:

"Xiongba, your fate is sealed. Today is your death day."

"Considering you are a hero of your time, end your own life! I will spare your corpse!"

Xiong Ba was filled with bitterness—he had finally established the World Society, but before his hegemony was stable, Yunzhou was returned to the Nine Provinces, and his power was greatly diminished.

Now that they were at their wits' end, this person first saved them, father and son, and then ruthlessly killed them. His cultivation level was truly terrifying!

Before I die, can you tell me your true identity?

"People used to call me 'The Boss,' but now I'm reclaiming my original name—Laughing at the World!"

Laughing at the world made no attempt to hide his true feelings and answered directly.

"So it was the Big Boss himself who came, but you just said you were here to present a gift to the Great Dragon Head."

"But my father and I have lived in Yunzhou for a long time and have never set foot in the original Jiuzhou."

Why must we be driven to extermination?

Upon hearing his name, the leader in purple felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

"Enough! Enough talk, prepare to die!"

Xiao Aoshi was unwilling to delay any longer. Judging by the time, his elder brother Xiao Jingtian must have already arrived at the Azure Dragon Peak.

He was unwilling to fall behind and miss the opportunity to meet the Dragon Leader, Ximen Yu.

"Ba'er! Go to Zhonghua Pavilion, there's only a glimmer of hope there!"

At the critical moment of life and death, the purple-robed leader poured out his last bit of true energy, directly confronting Xiao Aoshi, and at the same time shouted these words to Xiong Ba.

Xiong Ba understood that his father was buying him time.

Moved by the experience, he turned around without hesitation and rushed out of Tianshan Mountain, fleeing towards Zhonghua Pavilion.

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"Hmph! Nobody will leave here alive!"

Seeing Xiong Ba flee, Xiao Ao Shi was consumed by rage.

He held nothing back and used all his life's skills to the fullest.

His martial arts skills, combined with his beastly and powerful methods.