The Dazzling New Star of the Heroes of the Martial World
Ben Aoxiang led Du Fu, Ouyang Xiu, and others from the Martial Arts Community to the Purple Twelve Hours' base, Time Hall. With a command from Ben Aoxiang, everyone surrounded Time Hall. At this moment, the Midnight Hall Master of Purple Twelve Hours, Bo Liuli, and the Yin Time Hall Master, Jing Dao Li, led their disciples out. Ben Aoxiang spoke: "Good birds choose their trees to perch on; loyal subjects choose their masters to serve. If you join the Martial Arts Sect now, I guarantee your future will be limitless."
Bo Liuli replied, "How can we remain loyal while working under the same roof as our master's enemy? Today, even if we die in battle, we will never surrender." Immediately, the members of Purple Twelve Hours charged at Ben Aoxiang and his group. The sounds of battle were deafening, blood flowed like rivers, and corpses lay scattered across the field. In an instant, all the disciples of Purple Twelve Hours were slaughtered. Bo Liuli and Jing Dao Li were also severely injured; not wanting to become prisoners, they drew their swords and committed suicide, following their disciples into death. The once-renowned Purple Twelve Hours was annihilated in a single day, leaving people sighing in regret.
Ben Aoxiang then led his group to persuade other sects that had not yet joined the Martial Arts Sect to surrender. Those unwilling to join would meet the same fate as Purple Twelve Hours. Under strong pressure, many sects began to join the Martial Arts Sect. The Martial Arts Sect had grown to become the number one sect in the martial world, with unmatched numbers and weaponry.
Yi Junsheng and the Clangorous Guard Team found Yamada Koji of Corpse Transformation in a swamp. They saw Yamada Koji absorbing the yang energy from an innocent civilian. Upon witnessing this, the Clangorous Guard Team immediately cast a large net to capture Yamada Koji and the civilian. After Yamada Koji finished absorbing the yang energy, he struggled violently. Yi Junsheng swung a giant pair of scissors at Yamada Koji's head but it was futile; Yamada Koji struggled even more fiercely. At that moment, members of the Clangorous Guard Team pushed Yamada Koji and the civilian's corpse into the swamp. Moments later, Yamada Koji's body stopped struggling. Clanging Rose then dragged out the body and placed shackles on it. Yi Junsheng said: "Quickly put this Zombie on the cart; I’m going to make a fortune! Hahaha! Let’s head to the Martial Arts Auction."
Clanging Rose placed Yamada Koji's body on Yi Junsheng's cart while Sanwei Daoist followed with another cart towards the Martial Arts Auction. The members of Clangorous Guard Team completed their mission and left together.
The Black Design Society members who escaped surrounded the injured Jing Ke and arrived at their second base, Gusu Palace. President Gao Jianli immediately began healing Jing Ke's injuries with his skills. Killer Yali said: "This place is very secretive; I believe Duanmu Chong won't find us for a while. We can hide here."
Killer Yu Rang remarked: "I didn’t expect this transaction would provoke such a huge retaliation; it really isn’t worth it."
Yao Li said: "This was expected; Duanmu Chong is narrow-minded and would not be indifferent to his disciple's death. Now that he is at his peak, it’s unwise for us to take on more business."
President Gao Jianli replied: "Yao Li is right; let’s rest here for a while."
After being silent for some time, Smoke and Rain, Flower of the Eighteen Floors, Master Original and Unique Dreamy Beauty visited Taoist Sect today. The sect leader Daoist Master Taiyi personally welcomed her. Dreamy Beauty's beautiful face, curvaceous figure, and smooth skin captivated those from Taoist Sect who were still inexperienced in cultivation; they were mesmerized and drooled with desire. Seeing his disciples behave so poorly, Taiyi Daoist coughed several times; upon hearing this sound, all Daoists awoke from their stupor and quickly shifted their gazes away from Dreamy Beauty. Taiyi Daoist asked: "May I ask why you have come to Taoist Sect?"
Dreamy Beauty replied: "I heard that my lover Yi Zhangzhi is being held captive by your Taoist Sect; since he cannot come to see me, I have come to see him."
Taiyi Daoist responded: "Please maintain your dignity; how could Yi Zhangzhi possibly be your lover? Do not speak carelessly."
Dreamy Beauty said, "Oh, does the Daoist Priest not know that I have already privately pledged my life to Yi Zhangzhi? He is naturally my beloved. As Yi Zhangzhi's fiancée, it is not excessive for me to come see him, right? Hurry and call him out!"
Taiyi Daoist asked in surprise, "Did Yi Zhangzhi really privately pledge his life to you?"
Dreamy Beauty replied, "Indeed, among all the heroes, only Yi Zhangzhi is a match for me. If he doesn't privately pledge his life to me, then who else would he?"
Upon hearing this, Taiyi Daoist sent someone to the Reflection Platform to invite Yi Zhangzhi. When Yi Zhangzhi arrived and saw Dreamy Beauty, he asked, "May I ask who this young lady is?"
Dreamy Beauty rolled up her sleeves and said, "Mr. Yi, you truly have a poor memory; you don't even recognize me, Dreamy Consort?"
Yi Zhangzhi replied, "I truly do not recognize the young lady."
Taiyi Daoist interjected, "Stop pretending, Yi Zhangzhi. This lady has informed us of your private pledge with her. As a member of the Taoist Sect, how could you engage in such a private pledge? This act is tantamount to tarnishing the reputation of the Taoist Sect. It seems that the Reflection Platform is no longer suitable for you; I will expel you from the Taoist Sect to uphold justice."
Yi Zhangzhi wanted to explain, but Taiyi Daoist continued, "I will now announce my decree to the major sects of the martial world and post the news of Taoist Sect expelling Yi Zhangzhi at the Broadcast Tower. From now on, Yi Zhangzhi is no longer a member of the Taoist Sect, and all his actions are unrelated to us. Someone, please escort Yi Zhangzhi out of Wudang Peak, never to return."
Dreamy Beauty laughed heartily and said, "Expelled is expelled; Mr. Yi, you still have me! The doors of my Smoke and Rain, Absolute Flower, Eighteen Floors are always open for you. There’s no need to reminisce about this heartless place; let’s go."
Understanding that this was Dreamy Beauty's scheme, Yi Zhangzhi felt helpless as Taiyi Daoist was currently furious; arguing would be futile. He followed Dreamy Beauty out of Wudang Peak. He said to Dreamy Beauty, "The master indeed has great tactics. Now I can no longer use the power of the Taoist Sect to confront Duanmu Chong. I have become isolated and weak; I can only be at their mercy."
Dreamy Beauty replied, "Hahaha, do as you wish. You cannot stop my grand plan with the Duanmu Alliance Leader. Now I actually want to persuade you to join our camp; at that time, all of the martial world will follow your orders. You would be above everyone else—what's not to like?"
Yi Zhangzhi said, "Currently your alliance with Duanmu Chong is indeed powerful. However, I believe that evil cannot triumph over good; wrongdoers will eventually face retribution. Right now is simply not the time for it. I must return to the Martial Bamboo Divine Domain. Farewell." He then headed towards the Martial Bamboo Divine Domain.
Ru Meng Yan Ji Yun remarked, "Hahaha, compared to your Hua Ti Mian Dao Mo, you have no sense of humor at all. I still prefer the Nightmare Demon, hahaha!"
Within the Martial Arts Sect, Duanmu Chong praised Ben Aoxiang's efforts to persuade many Martial Arts Factions to surrender. Ben Aoxiang said, "Currently, only a few sects in the martial world are not under the control of the Martial Arts Sect. The Awakening Sea Music Academy of the Southern Martial Arts Alliance is one of them. Should we take action against the Awakening Sea Music Academy?"
Duanmu Chong replied, "Strike while the iron is hot; I will personally lead the army to subdue the Awakening Sea Music Academy. Send out orders for the army to prepare for departure."
Ben Aoxiang responded, "Understood."
Yamada Koji was dead, and his fifty ninjas were temporarily led by Izumi Jiro, who was eager to avenge the Shogun. He immediately led forty-nine ninjas to prepare for a bloodbath at the Martial Arts Tribunal, aiming to capture Butcher and offer a blood sacrifice for Tohjo Eiki. Taking advantage of the sparse guards at the Martial Arts Tribunal, all fifty ninjas charged into the Judicial Court.
Yi Junsheng and others brought the mutated corpse of Yamada Koji to the Martial Arts Auction, preparing to auction off Yamada Koji's body. Inside the Martial Arts Auction, there was a bustling crowd as an auction was underway. One bidder shouted, "Two martial arts manuals." Another added, "A Famous Sword." Amidst the throng, Yi Junsheng spotted a familiar figure—Nightmare Demon. He squeezed through the crowd and asked Nightmare Demon what items were being auctioned. Nightmare Demon replied, "A Parrot."
Today, the Awakening Sea Music Academy faced siege by Duanmu Chong's army. The academy's headmaster, Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, Yu, went out to negotiate with Duanmu Chong. Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zhi, Yu said, "Master Duanmu, we have no quarrel with each other; why must you take such drastic measures today?"
Duanmu Chong replied, "Those who follow me will prosper; those who oppose me will perish. You must make a wise choice!"
What will happen next as Duanmu Chong extends his claws toward the Awakening Sea Music Academy? What kind of Parrot is being auctioned at the Martial Arts Auction? Will Yi Junsheng successfully auction off Yamada Koji's corpse? Can Izumi Jiro capture Butcher to avenge Tohjo Eiki?
To find out more details, please continue reading Chapter 25 of The Dazzling New Star of the Heroes of the Martial World: Martial Arts Auction.
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