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The Dazzling New Star of the Heroes of the Martial World
After being struck out of the scene by Yi Zhangzhi, Yamada Koji, who intended to return to the battlefield to continue attacking Confucius Academy, was intercepted by Yi Junsheng and Reverse Head, who were watching from the outskirts of Western Mountain Path. Yi Junsheng swiftly threw a long rope around Yamada Koji, immediately ensnaring his neck. The two then forcefully swung him to the ground and proceeded to drag him away from the battlefield. Sun Simiao, upon noticing that his prized creation Yamada Koji had been knocked away and had not returned for a long time, felt an overwhelming sense of urgency and could only choose to temporarily leave the battlefield in search of Yamada Koji.
As Yi Junsheng and Reverse Head dragged Yamada Koji towards the dense forest beside Western Mountain Path, Yamada Koji struggled desperately, trying to free himself from his bindings. Reverse Head noticed Yamada Koji's intentions and quickly used another thick rope to bind his hands and feet completely. They brought Yamada Koji to a cave, from which emerged a giant python resembling a towering tree. The giant python opened its mouth wide, preparing to swallow Yi Junsheng, who was in front. Seeing this, Yi Junsheng was filled with fear and casually tossed Yamada Koji into the python's mouth. The python accepted the offering without hesitation and swallowed Yamada Koji whole. Yi Junsheng laughed, "Haha, this time this Zombie will become nothing but excrement in this snake's belly."
Before Yi Junsheng could finish his words, the giant python had completely swallowed Yamada Koji. However, Yamada Koji was not enough to satisfy the python's hunger, and it opened its mouth again to approach Yi Junsheng. Seeing Yi Junsheng in danger, Reverse Head quickly struck at the python's head with a palm attack. The python did not notice the incoming energy and continued to prepare to devour its prey. Reverse Head's palm energy accurately hit the python's head, causing it to fall to the ground and roll several times. Reverse Head urged, "Run!" Yi Junsheng took off running as the python chased after him.
Sun Simiao also entered the dense forest in search of Yamada Koji and soon witnessed Yi Junsheng and Reverse Head being pursued by a giant python. Yi Junsheng saw Sun Simiao and exclaimed, "Medicine King Sun Simiao! Your Zombie has already been eaten by this snake that has been starving for who knows how long! If you want to rescue your Zombie, you must kill this wretched snake." Sun Simiao was horrified by these words; however, after some thought: Yamada Koji was Invulnerable; the python's stomach acid would have difficulty digesting him. Now he only needed to rescue Yamada Koji from within the python.
Sun Simiao prepared to use incense to stun the python before cutting it open to rescue Yamada Koji. Before he could act, Yi Junsheng scattered sulfur on the ground to prevent the python from swallowing him. The python sensed the sulfur's smell and quickly retreated from the scene. At that moment, Sun Simiao angrily shouted, "Damn White Face! You've ruined my plans again." With that, Sun Simiao hurriedly chased after the giant python.
In the breakout battle at Western Mountain Path, after more than half of Confucius Academy's disciples were injured or killed and witnessing scenes of horrific slaughter with bloody corpses everywhere, Ouyang Xiu felt immense shame; everyone had come to rescue him but ended up in danger themselves. Ouyang Xiu made a decisive decision and stepped forward to fight against the Half-Insect Army, determined to carve out a bloody path for Mengzi and others. Without Sun Simiao and Yamada Koji's assistance, the Half-Insect Army gradually fell into a disadvantage as many disciples of Confucius Academy worked together and finally broke through successfully. When they reached the outskirts of Western Mountain Path, Duanmu Chong blocked their way with the Half-Beast Army. At this point, Zhuge Kongming and others from Martial Arts Community were heavily injured and unable to continue fighting. Duanmu Chong was not surrounded but only needed to attack Confucius Academy's people directly. With a gesture from Duanmu Chong, the Half-Beast Army charged at Ouyang Xiu and others again for another fierce battle.
At the exit of Western Mountain Path, the battle between Half-Dragon and Yi Zhangzhi continued; however, Half Locust Man had returned to the battlefield after being knocked out by Yi Zhangzhi. Now Yi Zhangzhi faced both leaders of Northern Martial Arts joining forces against him. Half-Dragon said, "Insect Head, let us settle this troublesome Yi Zhangzhi here." Half Locust Man flapped his wings in agreement before both launched attacks against Yi Zhangzhi. Ming Lang Qian Kun’s shadow transformed as he executed techniques with great energy flow while facing two opponents calmly. The battle once again fell into a stalemate.
The people of Confucius Academy encountered Duanmu Chong and the ruthless slaughter of Half-Beast Army outside Western Mountain Path; Ouyang Xiu and Liang Shanbo were also covered in wounds as they charged forward. Just when it seemed that all would be lost for Confucius Academy’s forces, Bao Qing led members of Martial Arts Tribunal for timely support. Bao Qing personally faced Duanmu Chong; their battle stirred up winds and shook the ground. Meanwhile, Zhan Zhao targeted Surveillance Motive; Zhan Zhao’s swordsmanship was superb and he was full of energy. After a prolonged fierce battle with Surveillance Motive exhausting itself greatly due to its efforts lost its advantage after several rounds.
With assistance from Martial Arts Tribunal members, Confucius Academy finally broke through encirclement and hastily retreated from Western Mountain Path. Seeing Mengzi and others had already left, Bao Qing ordered Judicial Court members not to linger in battle but to retreat quickly. Duanmu Chong would not allow Bao Qing to leave so easily; he unleashed his ultimate move Cosmic Annihilation towards Bao Qing with destructive force aiming for those meddling in affairs at a heavy cost. Faced with such a formidable technique, Bao Qing could only risk everything with his signature move Black Mist Rain for survival; instantly dark energy enveloped the area blocking sunlight and obscuring vision. As their techniques clashed initially, Duanmu Chong’s attack overwhelmed Bao Qing’s technique; however, Bao Qing managed to escape despite being injured.
Duanmu Chong remarked: "Cunning Iron-Faced Impartial."
Yi Zhangzhi noticed that Confucius Academy’s people had safely retreated and no longer wished to linger on in battle; he unleashed dual techniques against Half-Dragon and Half Locust Man while taking advantage of their distraction to escape.
Half Locust Man said: "After this battle, more than ninety percent of Confucius Academy’s disciples will be dead or injured; they are practically nonexistent now. The failure at Western Mountain Path will become an indelible stain on Mengzi forever; facing so many wronged souls who died unjustly, Mengzi will surely be deeply trapped in self-reproach without escape; they no longer pose a threat to us—this battle has achieved our expected goal. Our next target will be Smoke and Rain, Absolute Flower, Eighteen Floors; I wonder what Beast King thinks?"
Half-Dragon said, "Pursuing victory is a good thing, but after this battle, we are also a fatigued army. If we attack Smoke and Rain, Absolute Flower, Eighteen Floors now, not only do we have no chance of winning, but there is also the possibility of total annihilation. I believe we should regroup and rest, and only plan our advance after our soldiers have recovered their strength."
Half Locust Man replied, "Beast King is right; everyone should return to their base to recuperate."
The group from Confucius Academy returning from Western Mountain Path numbered less than ten. Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai hurriedly carried the heavily injured Mengzi into the Inner Hall, preparing to summon a doctor for treatment. However, the equally injured Ouyang Xiu, wanting to repay Mengzi for saving his life, disregarded his own injuries and immediately began to transfer his internal energy to heal Mengzi. Unfortunately, Ouyang Xiu's internal strength was still shallow, and the energy he transferred was merely a drop in the bucket, having little effect; Mengzi's injuries remained.
At this moment, Liang Shanbo said to Zhu Yingtai, "Quickly take Confucian Academy to the Dreaming Medical Pavilion to see Divine Doctor Zhang Chongxing."
Zhu Yingtai replied, "For now, that is all we can do." She hurriedly took Mengzi to the Dreaming Medical Pavilion.
By this time, Mengzi was physically and mentally exhausted. Seeing his disciples being killed one by one while he was powerless to save them filled him with helplessness and sorrow. The trauma of his spirit surpassed that of his body; indeed, as Half Locust Man had said, he fell into deep self-blame. Mengzi thought: It was my poor decision-making that led to your deaths; it was my incompetence that caused you to die with regrets.
On the way to the Dreaming Medical Pavilion, tears of regret flowed from Mengzi, but his heart was bleeding. He even contemplated death; if it could bring back the lives of others, he would have no regrets. Yet dying like this would betray those who fought bloodily for him and were buried on the Western Mountain Path. With this thought, his desire for death vanished completely, replaced by a strong will to live because he wanted to avenge his deceased disciples and comfort their spirits. Now that the great unified world had yet to be established, the people of Confucius Academy had suffered heavy casualties; it could truly be said that they had perished before achieving success.
After rushing several miles, they finally brought Mengzi to the Dreaming Medical Pavilion. The Divine Doctor immediately began examining him. Zhang Chongqing said, "Mengzi is severely injured and needs immediate surgery; otherwise, he will not survive."
Zhu Yingtai hurriedly responded, "Then please perform surgery on Confucian Academy at once."
Zhang Chongqing agreed, "Alright." He then took Mengzi into the operating room as a life-saving surgery was about to begin.
In the dense forest, Sun Simiao lost track of the giant python and felt extremely anxious. Yi Junsheng and Reverse Head were preparing to leave the forest when Sun Simiao stepped forward to stop them. "You two are responsible for capturing Yamada Koji. Now that he has been swallowed by the giant python, you bear an undeniable responsibility. I want you both to help find the whereabouts of the giant python."
Yi Junsheng retorted, "You, Medicine King Sun Simiao, have allied with the Half-Orc, slaughtering fellow martial artists together. I haven't settled that score with you yet! Now you dare to accuse me first? What reason do you have?"
Sun Simiao expressed his own difficulties, stating that he was also powerless in this situation. Yi Junsheng responded, "Even if you are controlled by poison, you cannot collude with the Half-Orc to harm the Martial Arts Community! For the sake of your fear of death, I will help you find that snake." Before Yi Junsheng could finish, a horrifying scene unfolded before the three of them.
Inside the Martial Arts Tribunal, Bao Qing began the trial of Surveillance Motive, intending to uncover the traitor within the Judicial Court. Bao Qing asked, "Surveillance Motive, as long as you reveal how you used the Li Dai Tao Jiang scheme to rescue Sword Demon Tiedan, I can spare your life."
Tension filled the air. Would Bao Qing be able to obtain what he desired from Surveillance Motive? What terrifying events were occurring in the dense forest beside the Western Mountain Path? Could Sun Simiao save Yamada Koji, who had been swallowed by a giant python? Would Mengzi be healed in the Dreaming Medical Pavilion?
To know more details, please continue reading Chapter 50 of The Dazzling New Star of the Heroes of the Martial World.
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