Destiny High Martial Arts

Chapter 543 The Life and Death of the Sword

Basong felt a certain disgust for Jin Daya, a cunning and lewd fat man with a filthy soul.

If it weren't for Wichai's matter, he wouldn't have eaten at the same table with him.

Basong didn't know what had happened, but his cultivation method emphasized mental cultivation the most. He could tell at a glance that Jin Daya's emotions were fluctuating violently, which meant that something unexpected had happened, and it was an unexpected event that was very unfavorable to him.

Jin Daya felt very uneasy under Basong's cold gaze. The other man's eyes seemed unusually sharp, sharp enough to pierce through his heart.

In terms of facial features and physique, Basong has a typical Siamese appearance, with dark skin, eyes and nose that are close together and slightly sunken, which also makes his cheekbones a bit high.

He wasn't particularly tall, but his muscles were bulging and powerful. He was wearing loose short-sleeved shirts and shorts, and was barefoot.

Jin Daya always felt that Basong was like a lion, full of a fierce yet savage aura.

It seems that if they disagree with each other, they will be torn apart and swallowed by Basong.

He dared not provoke Gao Wu, but he also dared not offend Basong, who was right in front of him.

Faced with persistent questioning, Kim Daya could only tell the truth: "Mr. Basong, I just received the news."

He paused deliberately to emphasize what he was about to say: "Gao Wu killed Gui Longji and Gui Longdao!"

To Jin Daya's surprise, Basong's shiny black face remained expressionless.

"You don't know about Ghost Dragon Extreme and Ghost Dragon Path?" Jin Daya asked, looking puzzled.

"I know. He's a disciple of Musashi Gen of the East," Basong said.

Jin Daya was even more puzzled: "Gao Wu killed two martial arts masters, Gui Longji and Gui Longdao, by fighting alone. His martial arts skills are unfathomable."

He grinned, showing his gold teeth, and said with a helpless expression, "Mr. Bassong, we should probably avoid a direct confrontation..."

"Kill Wichai, and Gao Wu must die." Basong's tone was calm but extremely firm.

Jin Daya wanted to persuade him further, but he suddenly swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

Because Basong, who was opposite him, floated up with his chair, rising only about a meter in height, and then hovered steadily without moving.

"Flying with Qi, Heavenly King!"

Although Jin Daya had only cultivated his Qi Sea, he possessed considerable insight and knowledge. He knew that there was only one possibility for someone to be able to levitate without moving: that Basong had reached the Heavenly King realm, enabling him to control true Qi and fly through the air.

In terms of martial arts, the Chinese nation ultimately has a long and unbroken history, unmatched by any other.

The Japanese inherited some of their martial arts during the Tang Dynasty and gradually developed their own style.

As for the martial arts of other countries, they all have some degree of connection to Chinese tradition. This is an inevitable result of the exchange of martial arts in ancient times.

Although there are many people practicing martial arts in small places like Siam, it ultimately lacks historical depth.

I've never heard of a Heavenly King ever coming from this place!

Jin Daya gaped open, and after a moment of stunned silence, he suddenly stood up and bowed respectfully: "King Basong, please forgive my previous ignorance and presumption."

Floating on the spot is certainly possible with some martial arts techniques, but Basong isn't crazy; what's the point of pretending to fool him? Going to find Gao Wu is a life-or-death situation; if you don't have the skill, you'll die!

Besides, this is his territory. It's not his place to play tricks on him.

Basong slowly lowered himself onto the chair and said, "We'll set off once you've eaten your fill."

Jin Daya smiled ingratiatingly, "How about I not go?"

Seeing that Basong didn't answer, Jin Daya could only say, "The Heavenly King has spoken; we'll go through fire and water with him!"

Jin Daya didn't want to take any risks. What if Gao Wu was also a Heavenly King? But he was forced by Basong, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and accompany him.

Let Chen Biao lead the way, since he's been there before and knows the way well.

Chen Biao was extremely unwilling, and his other underlings also looked terrified. The last time they survived, it was because Chen Biao was quick to kneel down.

To appease his underlings, Jin Daya emphasized that they were accompanying King Basong.

Upon hearing this, Chen Biao and the others were both shocked and somewhat excited.

Chen Biao, in particular, although he survived by sheer luck, was deeply scarred by the humiliation of kneeling and bowing, a humiliation he could never erase.

If Gao Wu could be dealt with, these humiliating marks would naturally disappear. Therefore, Chen Biao was particularly proactive.

The group arrived at the Lin family's old house in Jiulin Township in two cars at 10 a.m.

When the car horn sounded, many elderly people ran to the door to watch the commotion.

Lin Feihe, who was sleeping in his bedroom, also heard the noise of the car and jumped up anxiously.

Lin Jiayi also came out. She was actually a little uneasy. Killing Guilongji and Guilongdao was satisfying, but it also slapped the face of Tianwu Association.

Huang Shengtian, the Heavenly King, are you just going to let this go?

So, the two of them didn't sleep very well after they came back.

"A skilled fighter has arrived. Be careful."

Gao Wu came out of the room carrying his sword. Although he hadn't seen who it was yet, he could already sense the other person's surging yet restrained and steady power.

Without a doubt, the opponent is a top expert who has condensed his divine sea!

However, this vital energy is too strong; it can't be Huang Shengtian, he's too old.

No matter how strong one's true energy is, in this world, it will ultimately be limited by the laws of nature. Even if one's spirit is strong and one's energy is abundant, one will not have such strong vitality.

A top-tier master in the prime of his life.

This doesn't match the rumored ages of Shen Yi'an and Musashi Gen. So, who is this?

Gao Wu opened the door and went out, and saw familiar faces such as Chen Biao. He had never seen Jin Daya before, but the other party was still easy to recognize.

That expert, whose vital energy was extremely strong, had a dark, shiny complexion and a blooming black lotus flower between his eyebrows. Gao Wu could tell at a glance who he was: Basong of the Black Lotus Society.

Judging from his appearance, he should be under forty years old. He is indeed a genius to have condensed his divine sea.

Although Jin Daya was standing next to Basong, he was unwilling to offend Gao Wu, so he forced a smile and said, "Mr. Gao, Mr. Basong would like to have a talk with you."

His meaning was very clear: it wasn't that I wanted to find you, it was Basong who forced me to.

Jin Daya didn't want to fall out with Gao Wu before the outcome was decided, even though he had given Gao Wu a large sum of money.

Although he wanted to get the money back, he was unwilling to take the risk. An eighteen-year-old boy single-handedly defeating two martial arts masters—that's a terrifying feat!

Gao Wu couldn't help but laugh. Jin Daya was still trying to please everyone and not offend anyone. This old hand was dreaming too much.

He didn't confront Jin Daya last time simply because he found it too troublesome. It's not that money and a sword can buy life.

This could have been easily dismissed, but the other party actually came back with more people...

Gao Wu wasn't angry; he just thought the other party was dreaming.

He looked at Basong and said, "Are you here for revenge?"

Basong said directly, "If you kill Wichai, I will kill you."

"It is truly remarkable that you have condensed your Divine Sea at such a young age. If you kowtow and admit your mistake now, and promise never to set foot in Nan'gang again, I may spare your life," Gao Wu said.

Although Basong was cold and stern, he was now enraged: "You?!"

He shook his head slightly: "You haven't even condensed your Divine Sea yet, and you dare to say such things? Your arrogance is laughable!"

Based on the divine sense he sensed between his brows, Basong was quite certain that the young man before him had not yet condensed his divine sense.

Even if the opponent's sea of ​​essence and sea of ​​qi are unfathomable, the absence of a sea of ​​spirit is the absence of a sea of ​​spirit.

Only by condensing one's divine sea can one fly using qi.

Only at this stage can a person truly transcend the limitations of material rules, achieve high-speed flight with their physical body, and transform their true qi into powerful energy, easily destroying any lower-level master.

Having seen through the power levels of high-level martial arts, Basong no longer felt threatened by them, and his demeanor became more relaxed and at ease.

Jin Daya, Chen Biao, and the others were also stunned; Gao Wu's words were far too extravagant.

Especially after Basong exposed Gao Wu's boasting to his face, Jin Daya admired Gao Wu's courage and shamelessness. He really dared to brag and even fooled him.

Unfortunately, Gao Wu met a true master, and all his tricks were useless; they only made him lose face.

Chen Biao couldn't help but mock, "Gao Wu, you're still pretending to be a ghost? What a joke!"

"If you kneel down and beg for mercy now, perhaps King Basong will spare your life."

Chen Biao naturally couldn't make the decision, but he harbored a grudge against Gao Wu and only wanted to vent his anger.

The other henchmen joined in the commotion, shouting and cursing, "Who do you think you are! How dare you yell like that!"

"Kid, today is your death day!"

"What kind of bastard dares to yell at King Basong..."

A bunch of street thugs, bad at fighting but good at swearing. Now that they have someone backing them up, they swear without any restraint.

Standing behind Gao Wu, Lin Jiayi and Lin Feihe were both filled with worry, unable to stay angry at the moment.

Basong of the Black Lotus Society actually advanced to the rank of Heavenly King, how unlucky!

They were cornered, with nowhere to run. While Lin Feihe wasn't too bothered by the thought of dying there, Lin Jiayi was extremely unwilling.

She had finally avenged her father's death and condensed her Qi Sea. Her good days were just beginning, so why were they about to end!

Lin Jiayi really wanted to turn and run. With Gao Wu blocking her way and knowing the terrain of the back mountain, she might still have a chance to escape...

Lin Jiayi didn't think there was anything wrong with this. Staying would only be a pointless death for her.

If they escape, they might still have a chance to avenge Gao Wu and the others!

But when she turned around, she saw her younger sister also coming out of the room, her face still blank, clearly unaware of what had happened.

She could only sigh silently, abandoning the idea of ​​escaping alone. She and her sister were each other's only family; if they died, they might as well die together…

Having figured all this out, Lin Jiayi finally felt truly relaxed.

Gao Wu sensed Lin Jiayi's fluctuating emotions and turned his head to say, "It's okay, I can handle it."

Lin Jiayi said firmly, "It doesn't matter if we can't solve it; we'll just live and die together."

"Alright."

Gao Wu was slightly surprised that Lin Jiayi was so determined, but these were minor matters.

He drew his sword and approached Basong, saying, "There are too many people. To avoid accidentally injuring innocent bystanders, I will not spar with you."

There were not only Lin Jiayin and Aunt Lan around, but also some elderly men and women.

The true energy wielded by a Heavenly King level cultivator is terrifying; even the aftershocks of the impact are beyond what these elderly folks with their frail bodies can withstand.

Basong looked coldly at Gao Wu. He was starting to admire Gao Wu's courage. Knowing that Gao Wu had condensed his divine sea, Gao Wu still dared to draw his sword and come up!

It seems the other party isn't arrogant, but rather ignorant!

Basong silently contemplated the Black Lotus Buddha in the sea of ​​light, a very peculiar Buddha in Theravada Buddhism.

The Buddha has three heads and six arms, and sits on a black lotus. According to the Black Lotus Sutra, the Buddha controls life and death, reincarnation, and has supreme power.

That's how the Black Lotus Society got its name.

For many years he had been contemplating the Buddha's image and saw Wichai's corpse. Suddenly he understood the principles of life, death, and reincarnation.

Under immense stimulation, spiritual power coalesced into a sea, converging into the Divine Sea, and he instantly became the Heavenly King.

According to Basong, such achievements were a gift of supernatural powers bestowed by the Buddha, not his own personal talent.

Because the supreme Buddha was watching over him, he felt that everything he did was in accordance with the Buddha's will, and he would surely be invincible.

What is Gao Wu? After killing Gao Wu, he still wants to find Huang Shengtian and establish the Black Lotus Society in Nangang, carving out a territory exclusively for him!

Black lotuses bloom in the Basong Divine Sea, and a three-headed, six-armed Buddha emerges. The Buddha's face is blurry and illusory, yet he possesses supreme power to control the cycle of life and death.

His internal energy, essence, blood, and spiritual power naturally converged into one, allowing him to easily break free from the planet's gravity and slowly float into the air.

Those around were seeing such supernatural power for the first time, and they all stared wide-eyed, not daring to breathe.

The released true energy condensed into a black lotus behind Basong's head, which was the manifestation of his spiritual power through true energy.

Any martial artist who knows the basics of martial arts knows that only the Heavenly King can fly and only the Heavenly King can manifest extraordinary phenomena.

Rising to a height of two meters, Basong looked down upon Gao Wu from above. Jin Daya and the others were nothing but at his feet, insignificant and unworthy of mention.

Although Jin Daya tried to remain calm, he looked at Basong floating above, protected by a black lotus, and he truly looked like a god or Buddha.

Chen Biao and his henchmen were already intimidated by his power, some collapsing to the ground, others kneeling down.

It wasn't that they were particularly timid, but rather that Basong's mental energy field radiated outwards, creating a powerful pressure on everyone.

The closer the distance, the greater the pressure.

Jin Daya, after all, had condensed his Qi Sea and was very knowledgeable. Although his heart was pounding, he was still able to keep his composure.

Basong deliberately displayed his divine power to let Jin Daya and the others witness his might.

With this group of江湖人 (jianghu people, martial arts practitioners) helping him promote and hype him up, he will soon become famous throughout Nangang. As for Gao Wu's head, he can keep it as a display piece to showcase his martial arts skills!

Although Lin Jiayi and Lin Feihe had seen the world, this was the first time they had witnessed a Heavenly King-level expert display his power up close.

Both of them were in despair. The stronger their martial arts skills, the more they understood what it meant for someone to stand steadily in mid-air.

Even if Gao Wu could jump and touch Basong, Basong could move freely in mid-air. This difference alone determined that they were not on the same level at all. Not to mention that Basong's true energy was at least ten times stronger than Gao Wu's...

Basong could sense the intense emotional changes of everyone around him through his powerful divine sea, but only one person remained calm and composed, like an endless sea. This person was Gao Wu.

Basong was also somewhat surprised. Could someone not even twenty years old truly possess such powerful spiritual cultivation, remaining unyielding in the face of the strong and unafraid of life and death?

Unfortunately, without the support of power, no matter how strong the mind is, it is meaningless.

He pointed his fingers like a knife and slashed down at Gao Wuxu.

True energy gathered into an invisible longsword that slashed straight through the air, emitting an extremely sharp whistle.

At the same time, Gao Wu drew his sword and stepped forward to meet the invisible longsword. It was as if he was stepping on invisible stairs, and he flew more than two meters high with each step.

The Azure Frost Sword trembled violently, and the invisible sword energy shot forward along with the blade, slashing down. No matter how sharp the invisible blade energy was, it could never compare to a real sword.

The invisible blade energy immediately shattered under the sword's edge, and Gao Wu's sword pierced towards Basong.

Basong sneered, his vast divine sea power erupting with true qi as if it were a chariot, forming layers of invisible energy waves around him for protection. He flipped his right palm, which had been making a feint, and the invisible palm force transformed into a spinning black lotus, falling straight towards Gao Wu.

The black lotus contains the transformations of life and death, and reincarnation, but it is quite different from the palm strikes he casually unleashes; instead, it contains the fundamental power of his divine sea.

Everyone saw the black lotus from various angles, and saw that the black lotus covered Gao Wu.

For some reason, everyone had the same thought: Gao Wu is doomed!

Basong's activation of the black lotus represents life, death, and reincarnation, and its powerful spiritual force directly targets the spiritual core of high martial arts.

Without condensing a divine sea, one would be annihilated by this powerful martial divine intent. As for the destructive power of the black lotus, that was secondary.

Gao Wu did not have a Divine Sea, but he had the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Spell. Originally, he did not want to use the divine spell, but it was also to better experience this world.

When he encountered Basong, he had no choice but to use divine incantations. A faint blue-gold nine-pointed star flickered deep between his brows, simultaneously unleashing the Swift Wind and Thunder Transformation.

A flash of blue lightning appeared in Gao Wu's eyes, striking Basong's mental center directly.

In terms of the transformation of spiritual power, Basong is like a child who has just learned to drink milk, while Gao Wu has already learned how to create a child who drinks milk. This gap is too big.

A streak of azure lightning flashed across the sea of ​​Basong, causing his consciousness to momentarily become hazy and confused.

The Azure Frost Sword, enhanced by the Gale Transformation and reaching extreme speed, had already deeply penetrated the black lotus between Basong's brows...

Basong suddenly came to his senses and looked at Gao Wu in utter astonishment, at Gao Wu's hand holding the sword.

He didn't know how things had turned out this way, nor did he know how he had died. He didn't even have time to feel fear or unease; all he felt was endless confusion and bewilderment...

Without Basong's control, the enormous black lotus dissipated.

Everyone saw Gao Wu and Basong locked in combat, and saw the long sword in Gao Wu's hand pierce through Basong's head.

The two people standing in the air maintained this posture for about one or two seconds.

Gao Wu drew his sword with a powerful yet graceful movement, performed a sword flourish, and then sheathed it.

Basong, standing to the side, fell to the ground with a thud and died.

Although the Heavenly King was powerful, he died instantly when his mental center was destroyed.

Everyone was stunned. Basong, who had just been like a god descending to earth, was dead just like that?! His death was far too abrupt…

Gao Wu landed lightly, and looked at the stunned Chen Biao and the others, saying, "Weren't you all shouting very loudly just now? Why did you stop?"

Chen Biao and the others looked ashen-faced, filled with deep regret for their earlier rudeness.

Now how are we going to end this?

Chen Biao had no choice but to resort to his old trick, immediately kowtowing repeatedly and crying out, "Master Gao, spare my life..."

The other henchmen also knelt down and kowtowed, shouting, "Master Gao, spare us! We were wrong..."

Jin Daya could no longer maintain his composure, and his knees buckled as he knelt down with a thud. (End of Chapter)