Chарtеr 24 (10/17)
Gоng Ziуu: "I'vе triеd... Although Аh Yun's Gеntlе Wind Неart Teсhniquе has aidеd my cultivаtiоn, mу innеr fоrсe is insufficiеnt, and I cannot master it quiсklу."
Eldеr Xuе: "Jin Fаn аnd I сan trаnsfеr оur innеr fоrcе to you."
Gоng Shаngjue: "Мy youngеr brother Yuаnzheng, Xuе Zhоngzi, аnd I will buу уоu timе. Bladе Мastеr, thе survivаl of thе Hоusе of Gong rеsts with уou."
Sоon, Elder Yuе stood behind thеm, insеrting silvеr neеdles into variоus асupоints: "I will unlосk аll уоur eхtrаordinаry mеridians to hеlp уоu trаnsfer innеr fоrсе rapidly... Вut you must not be impаtient, for with all mеridians oрenеd, it is еxtrеmely dangerous and easy to fall into qi deviation... Blade Master, I am going out too..."
In the courtyard, the fierce battle continued. The group launched three consecutive assaults, but each was repelled by Gong Huanyu.
At that moment, Elder Yue suddenly flew out from the room.
Yun Weishan asked: "Where are the Blade Master and Jin Fan? Why haven't they come out?"
Elder Yue whispered: "We need to buy time for the Blade Master."
Xue Zhongzi looked at Yun Weishan: "Wind Snow Three Forms!"
Xue Zhongzi and Yun Weishan joined their blades, attacking Gong Huanyu together. The power of these three forms was immense, causing Gong Huanyu's expression to change. His attacks became even more fierce and targeted. In order to strike Yun Weishan, Gong Huanyu was even willing to injure himself. His powerful inner force drove the blade edge viciously toward Yun Weishan. Seeing that Yun Weishan was no match, Xue Zhongzi abandoned his continued offense and instead blocked the blade for her. He was struck with internal injuries, forced back several meters, and the Wind Snow Three Forms were broken.
Elder Yue stepped forward to replace Xue Zhongzi. Xue Zhongzi said in a low voice: "Protect Yun Weishan! She must hold out until the end. The Blade Master needs her."
Elder Yue looked at Yun Weishan: "Wind Moon Three Forms!"
Elder Yue and Yun Weishan joined their blades, their combined power even greater, yet they still could not suppress Gong Huanyu's momentum. Gong Huanyu repeated his old trick, focusing his attacks on Yun Weishan, while Elder Yue defended her at every turn. After several exchanges, Gong Huanyu suddenly changed his tactics. He feigned an attack on Yun Weishan, then abruptly shifted his force, turning to strike Elder Yue instead. Elder Yue was struck by a blade and simultaneously thrown back by the impact. He supported himself on one knee with his sword. Gong Huanyu pressed his advantage, adjusted his heart technique, and moved his wrist as if preparing to unleash a major attack.
Yun Weishan noticed and couldn't help but shout: "Be careful!!!" As she spoke, she rushed forward, trying to rescue Elder Yue.
Elder Yue cried out: "Get back!" He pushed Yun Weishan aside, raised his blade to meet the descending sword edge from above. However, Gong Huanyu struck out with his left palm, hitting Elder Yue squarely in the chest. Elder Yue spat blood and immediately collapsed to the ground.
Xue Zhongzi had already sustained severe injuries and could barely hold on.
Yun Weishan alone raised her blade to confront Gong Huanyu. Under his attacks, she quickly showed signs of faltering.
Suddenly, blade light surged, and someone shouted loudly: "Wind Flower Three Forms!"
Gong Ziyu appeared before Yun Weishan.
Yun Weishan was both shocked and overjoyed.
Gong Huanyu neither wept nor laughed: "Little brother, I do not wish to kill you."
Gong Ziyu remained silent. Joining forces with Yun Weishan, he suddenly changed their moves, attacking high and low, left and right, executing a set of seemingly simple yet both offensive and defensive techniques. This caught Gong Huanyu somewhat off guard, causing him to pause momentarily, suspicion arising in his heart. But he quickly suppressed the thought and said confidently: "A desperate struggle!"Gong Ziyu and Yun Weishan continued to fight together, the clashing sounds of metal ringing incessantly. Standing shoulder to shoulder, their steps fell in harmonious rhythm as their blades intertwined, unleashing a formidable force. Gong Huanyu raised his sword to block the strike, only to hear a sharp crack—his blade was severed.
Xue Zhongzi and Elder Yue were both astonished. "The Wind Flower Three Forms... is it truly this powerful?"
Gong Ziyu's assault did not cease; with a single thrust, his blade pierced Gong Huanyu's abdomen. Gong Huanyu stared in disbelief, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. "This is impossible..."