From the Ming Dynasty, we will conquer the world

Chapter 22 The most formidable enemy in the world! (5600)

When Xu Xing kicked out, he not only kicked Zhu Polong away, but also vented the anger that had been accumulating in his heart for several years.

At this moment, the cold, damp, dark oppression that bound his chest back then broke like a rope.

In Buddhist terms, this is called subduing demonic obstacles.

After passing this test, Xu Xing's mind became much clearer and his spirit became more active.

He could foresee that once he returned to Taizhou City and recuperated a bit, his boxing skills would surely improve greatly.

Unfortunately……

Xu Xing glanced into the deep forest and sighed with some regret.

When he kicked just now, he had already used up most of his strength, so even if he tried his best, he couldn't deliver a fatal blow.

He even felt that he didn't kick a person, but rather a big ball made of rattan and steel wire.

What a pity, what a pity.

In the chase just now, although Xu Xing always had the upper hand and was kicking from a high position, his calves were also beaten purple and swollen by Zhu Polong, making it difficult for him to exert strength.

Zhu Polong's body with strong tendons and ribs was too tough for Xu Xing.

In fact, ever since Zhu Polong had trained his muscles and bones and achieved the "Twisted Tendons and Plated Ribs" skill, he would stack hundreds of pounds of heavy stone slabs on his chest during his daily training to exercise his breathing and internal organs.

With his current level, even if he is pressing down ten stone slabs, about six thousand kilograms, he can still breathe freely. It is only when the weight reaches eight thousand kilograms that his breathing becomes slightly difficult and his strength becomes slow.

Even the most important chest cavity has been trained to this level. Such muscles and bones are simply terrifying to the extreme. You can imagine how powerful his strength is and how swift his movements are.

If such a powerful person who moves as fast as a ghost or god were put on the battlefield, he would naturally be able to run rampant and be invincible.

This is why Zhu Polong, with more than 20 great boxers, dared to charge directly into Qi Jiguang's Xiangshan camp. As long as they were not great boxers, the number of people was not very important to him.

If this "Crocodile God of the Four Seas" had not over-exerted his "tendons and ribs" in the battle against Qi Jiguang a few days ago and was unable to withstand a long battle, I'm afraid Xu Xing's chances of winning in today's battle would be no more than 30%.

But even so, he still managed to withstand dozens of Xu Xing's kicks and was not defeated.

It was precisely because of this physique that Zhu Polong dared to ignore the open door and use the most powerful force in his final jab.

However, Xu Xing still had the energy to feel regretful, but Zhu Polong no longer had any energy to think about it.

After being kicked by Xu Xing, Zhu Polong exerted his strength and felt a tearing pain in his lower abdomen.

His face flushed and his eyes were bloodshot. He endured the severe pain, twisted his waist and turned over, causing his back to hit a big tree.

With a loud bang, the rough bark exploded and splashed everywhere. Countless wood chips, branches, leaves, and loose soil and dust were shaken up and filled the surroundings.

With the big tree as a cushion, Zhu Polong finally slid down and touched the ground with both feet.

He raised his head and looked at Xu Xing who was also slowly landing on the ground, and said fiercely:

"Master Yue's fist? Good! But you are arrogant, not as strong as him. He can escape from his adoptive father's hand, but you can't!"

Although Xu Xing also looked pale and exhausted, he was much better than Zhu Polong.

Hearing this, he smiled nonchalantly, not even bothering to answer. He just focused on adjusting his breathing and recovering his strength as quickly as possible.

Seeing Xu Xing like this, Zhu Polong sneered:

"You killed the official in Hangzhou and my people. The government and the pirates will not tolerate you. The world is so big. No matter how good your boxing skills are, where can you go?"

During the past few days on shore, Zhu Polong has collected a lot of information and is well aware of major events in the southeast.

Speaking of the word "major event", the most widely circulated and most influential event in recent times is undoubtedly the incident in which Yue Daohai's follower Xu Tafa caused a commotion in the prison of the Neisi Yamen and assassinated Zheng Michang and He Maocai, two third-rank officials.

Now that they had fought, Zhu Polong naturally recognized Xu Xing's identity.

Xu Xing raised his eyes and said calmly:

"That's what they deserve."

Hearing this seemingly self-evident answer, Zhu Polong's pupils shrank and his nostrils twitched, as if he smelled a strong smell of blood.

Although he was filled with murderous intent, he couldn't help but secretly praise him.

Master Yue's disciple is indeed very courageous!

There was a moment of silence on the battlefield. Both men knew that time was running out and it would be the final fight.

When a master warrior is at his prime, even if he doesn't throw a punch, his fist power and will alone can intimidate other great boxers and overwhelm ordinary warriors.

But the spirit of boxing is also rooted in the body. Considering that Zhu Polong and Xu Xing are now in a state where both sides are almost injured, it is wishful thinking to expect to defeat the enemy with boxing.

They all chose to restrain their punches and focus their minds completely on controlling their limbs, temporarily suppressing the impact of their injuries and using pure physical strength and boxing skills to make one last stand.

Now, they don't look like two masters who have reached the pinnacle of martial arts, but rather like two wild beasts covered in wounds and with little physical strength left, baring their teeth and testing each other, waiting for the other to reveal a flaw so that they can kill with one blow.

However, Xu Xing knew that if he continued to wait, he would definitely be the loser.

Because he had already sensed that Zhu Polong's great boxers were coming from all directions.

Zhu Polong obviously knew this very well, so he adopted a defensive posture of waiting for the opportunity.

He leaned his back against a tree, with his right hand raised like a shield, his posture was extremely low, his body was extremely steady, his front leg was like a bow, his hind leg's toes touching the ground, his heels raised, his aura as steady as a mountain.

Seeing Zhu Polong acting like this, Xu Xing understood that even though he had not fully recovered yet, he had no choice but to take action.

With his mind fixed, he slowly practiced the method of generating strength from the forehead. His heart beat violently, and the skin on his chest rose and fell like waves, emitting layers of dull sounds, like the sound of drums beating in the sky and thunder.

He has unleashed all his potential and must achieve his goal in one go!
Xu Xing pushed hard on the mountain wall with his back foot. Where his foot passed, a large dent occurred on the mountain wall. The rock shattered with a loud noise, and cracks were densely covered like a spider web, with a deep pit blasted in the middle.

With this force, his whole body was shot out, the air vibrated and exploded continuously, and the air flow rushed to both sides like a split tide.

It can be seen how terrifying the power of this sprint is. Even if he is exhausted, Xu Xing is still able to break open a heavy city gate.

This is the explosive power of the grandmaster level.

But when Zhu Polong saw him rushing towards him, he was not surprised but happy. He took a deep breath, his chest puffed up, and his body expanded like a giant spirit holding up the sky. He suddenly smashed his hands downward, as if he wanted to kill Xu Xing with one blow!

The reason why Zhu Polong took a defensive posture was to induce Xu Xing to develop the mentality of fighting quickly and achieving success in one go.

He calculated very clearly that at this moment, no matter how strong his opponent's perception was, he would not have the energy to change his tactics and could only fight him head-on.

This is exactly Zhu Polong’s area of ​​advantage!
The air currents were like waves, sweeping violently. Even the soft soil was forced to sink an inch or so by the strong wind, forming a circular depression. Dust and grass clippings were shaken and spread, rolling in all directions.

Because he has trained his ribs to be twisted and strong, Zhu Polong's muscles and bones are so strong that he is almost invincible even in the whole world.

Therefore, he is not afraid of hurting himself by exerting too much strength, and is able to display explosive punching power far beyond that of ordinary masters.

Zhu Polong was also quite knowledgeable about Yue Daohai's Dapeng Mingwang Fist. He knew that although this style of boxing could reach a very long distance and had infinite power, it consumed a lot of physical strength because the opponent had to leave both feet off the ground and fly into the air to attack.

Xu Xing's attack just now was in line with this method. From the very beginning, he forced him to retreat step by step and be in danger.

But things are different now. Given Xu Xing's current condition, even if he uses this kind of body movement, his speed will definitely not be as fast as before.

It was because of these factors that Zhu Polong chose to use the double-handed punching method, but Xu Xing once again exceeded his expectations.

Xu Xing did not choose to raise his body, but dived down close to the ground and killed with a long sweep.

This is not the movement of the great roc spreading its wings, but the way of dragon and snake transformation that Xu Xing comprehended from the Sanfeng Blood Sutra and the movement of the two brothers Inoue Jushiro and Inoue Jusanro.

The movement of Dapeng Spreading Wings requires the person to actually run, using all the muscles and bones, especially the shoulder blades and back to generate strength, and drive the entire body forward.

This dragon-shaped step is completely different. It focuses on the step distance and the reaction force that rises from the ground when each step is taken.

The key point is to penetrate the whole body, train the skin, flesh, tendons and bones into one, and turn it into a crossbow arrow flying close to the ground.

Only in this way can we make full use of the reaction force that would have been wasted in various joints and muscle connections.

Xu Xing achieved this effect by turning his own membrane into a rubber band-like structure, tightly binding his muscles, bones and even internal organs.

Although this step is not as powerful as the great roc spreading its wings, it is more long-lasting and suitable for long-distance raids and conserving physical strength.

Zhu Polong saw that during the whole process of Xu Xing, the height of his shoulders remained unchanged, as if he was not touching the ground at all, flying like flowing clouds and water, close to the ground.

Xu Xing's still intact left hand was always hanging behind his back, like an eagle folding its wings, or as if he was dragging a thick and heavy Spring and Autumn sword.

This is a precursor to takeoff and also a process of accumulating strength.

At this moment, Zhu Polong had just raised his hands, his hair and beard were standing up, and his face showed a look of fierce fighting, but he had not yet smashed down.

At the moment of passing each other, Xu Xing's whole body sank, his fascia stretched to the limit, then suddenly relaxed, and his left hand swung out violently, just like an eagle spreading its wings, spinning, and extending its claws!
This is another variation of the Dapeng Vajra Fist besides the grappling technique. It has both the fierce and dangerous tearing force and the hidden fierce knife-dragging force.

With Xu Xing's current achievement in skin refining, at this moment, the variations in the punching power he can unleash are even more numerous and unpredictable than those of his master Yue Daohai.

One chop, one press, one drag, and one pull, the four levels of strength are like the surging river water, one wave pushing another, and in the rolling and swirling, it accumulates surging power, overlapping and rising continuously until it engulfs all obstacles!
There was a flash of blood, and the membrane and tendons under Zhu Polong's armpits were cut off. The force of the blow slowed down a little, causing Xu Xing to pass by him without being hurt at all.

It was not until this time that a long wave of air appeared between the two of them. There was no sound of wind at all, only a sharp whistling sound that broke through the air.

This is the sound that usually occurs when a sword is swung at an extremely fast speed, but Xu Xing actually achieved such an effect with just one arm!
Then, the big tree behind Zhu Polong suddenly broke in the middle, and the thick trunk fell heavily to the ground, shaking up the loose soil all over the sky, like an overwhelming sandstorm, filling the surroundings.

In the smoke and dust, human figures jumped up from the tree trunks in all directions, shouting and rushing over.

Xu Xing took a deep breath, and the surrounding scenery seemed to have faded from his eyes. As far as he looked, there was only the road under his feet and the obstacles on both sides.

When the seven great boxers rushed over to kill them, they only saw a figure passing through the forest and rushing away.

During this process, the man was not affected by the momentum of being surrounded on all sides, nor did he show any doubt or misjudgment. He chose the most correct and appropriate path.

Everyone calmed down, as if what they saw was not a person, but a gust of wind breaking through the waves, crossing the vast ocean, and disappearing in the blink of an eye, unable to be caught up.

Only a long roar came from afar, reaching everywhere, echoing in the empty valley and resounding throughout the heaven and earth.

"Zhu Polong, I will leave your head here for the time being. I will come back to take it when I am free!"

These people are all great boxers. They have invested so much in the art of boxing that it is hard for them not to admire the strong. Otherwise, why would they join Zhu Polong's army?
But now, seeing Xu Xing behaving like this, even though they knew that he was their rival, they couldn't help but be fascinated by him.

After knocking down his own crocodile with his fist, he was able to escape from the encirclement. How cool is that?
At this time, Zhu Polong also struggled to stand up.

He looked in the direction where Xu Xing was going, without any of the frenzy and anger he had during the battle, and said calmly:

"That's Second Master's apprentice. You can't catch up with him. Help me back first and we can make plans later."

When this voice came out, several big boxers couldn't help but be surprised.

When they turned around and saw Zhu Polong covered in blood and barely able to stand, the horror in their hearts was indescribable.

In the minds of these pirates, "Crocodile Head" has always been a symbol of invincibility. How could it have ever fallen into such a miserable situation? !

Several big boxers didn't dare to breathe and hurried to Zhu Polong, supporting him as they walked towards the stronghold.

When they arrived in front of the big tree, they were shocked to find that the broken part of the trunk was as smooth as a mirror. It was basically cut directly, and the circular wood texture could be clearly seen.

The power of the sword was so terrifying that even though these people were famous boxers, they still felt horrified when they saw this scene.

They all couldn't help but think of the same question.

If this knife came towards me, how would I resist?
No matter how you deduce it, there is only one answer, which is that it cannot be stopped, resisted, or escaped.

Now, the surprise of these great boxers at Zhu Polong's defeat was replaced by another kind of admiration.

The crocodile's body was able to withstand even this kind of attack. It truly deserves the title of "Crocodile God of the Four Seas"!
Zhu Polong did not notice the change in his men's expressions. He just lowered his head and was supported forward while he instructed:

"That man's injuries are less severe than mine. Let the others retreat as well. If we can't find Qi Jiguang, forget it. Let's return to Xiangshan City first, so as not to be defeated one by one by him. We cannot suffer any more losses."

Zhu Polong made decisions very quickly, without any hesitation, showing extraordinary calmness.

A big boxer who looked like a scholar suddenly said:

"Although this man is the Second Master's apprentice, his actions are much more cruel than the Second Master. He killed two third-rank officials at once and offended us. His situation must be bad.

However, the government has strict rules and most likely they really can't tolerate him. It's different here. Although several great boxers have died, if we can win over this person, everything will be worth it."

The great boxers under Zhu Polong had also heard about how Yue Daohai's followers had returned to the underworld and killed two third-rank officials.

Hearing this, the expressions of the other big boxers changed.

They really couldn't imagine that this scholar would dare to put forward such a treasonous opinion at this time.

Are you really not afraid of being beaten to death?
The scholar was not moved at all, because he knew that although his "crocodile head" looked ugly, he almost never acted on his emotions, had a broad mind and was quite tolerant.

Few people know that before Zhu Tiandu became really famous, Zhu Polong was not only his adopted son, but also his strategist.

When Zhu Polong first led his men to land in Wa, those swordsmen and warriors humiliated him in every way and even assassinated him many times.

In the end, Zhu Polong still accepted these Japanese slaves and, against all odds, allowed them to hold important positions in the thirty-six ships, ultimately making this group of people completely loyal to him.

Therefore, the scholar believed that if he could really win over this master, Zhu Polong would definitely let bygones be bygones, regardless of the cost.

Zhu Polong was not angry at all, he just praised:

"Yes, as pirates, we must have a broad mind that can accommodate the world.

Even if he is my mortal enemy, as long as he can be used by me, why not tolerate him?"

He changed the subject and, like a teacher who is good at teaching and educating, he patiently said:

"However, this man is a solitary and upright person with an arrogant attitude that looks down on the world. It's not that I can't tolerate him, but he can't tolerate us pirates.

This was the reason why Master Yue left in anger.

If you want to take charge of things independently, you must understand that as a leader, in addition to tolerance, you must also have the ability to make decisions.

We must clearly distinguish who can be won over and who must be killed with all our might, so as not to waste resources in vain."

Although these big boxers on the sea are good at fighting, few of them have brains, so Zhu Polong went deep into the martial arts world in the southeast.

This move was intended not only to incite the masters who had long been dissatisfied with the court to rebel, but also to discover talents that could be used.

This scholar was such a smart man with excellent skills and a sharp mind, so Zhu Polong naturally did not hesitate to give him some more advice.

After hearing this, the scholar nodded and was silent for a while. He still couldn't help asking:
"So is this person an opponent that we must do everything in our power to eliminate at all costs?"

Zhu Polong made a decisive judgment word by word:
"If he is determined to fight against us at all costs, he will be the most difficult enemy in the world."

The scholar was still thinking about the weight of this description when he heard Zhu Polong say:
"When my foster father comes out of seclusion, I will ask him to join me in the fight and make sure this man is killed."

The last sentence was like a thunderbolt, cutting through everyone's chest. Even though they trusted Zhu Polong, they couldn't help but have different expressions on their faces.

Zhu Polong ignored them and just said:
“But for now, there is no such opportunity.

The Japanese have been in turmoil lately, so we should make the capture of Taizhou our top priority."

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The same exchange also took place in Taizhou City.

Xu Wei narrowed his eyes, looked at the map of mountains and rivers in front of him, and said while twirling his beard:

"Zhu Tiandu controls the Wa country by intimidating it with force, creating chaos, and luring it with benefits.

First of all, the most direct way to establish his authority was assassination. He would assassinate anyone who disobeyed him. All the masters in the Japanese country were defeated by him to prove that his boxing skills were invincible.

Then he would form alliances and help others to fight against whoever had more power, so as to keep the situation in the Wa Kingdom in a state of chaos.

Finally, they led the Japanese to the southeast, burned, killed, looted, and made fortune with them.

By combining these three, he was able to force many of the Japanese princes to provide money, food and manpower to the thirty-six ships.

But after he landed at Xiangshan, this situation could no longer be maintained.

The daimyos in the Japanese country are all ambitious people. Because we have been well defended recently, the wealth plundered by the pirates from the southeast can no longer satisfy these people's appetite.

These daimyo had been suppressed by him for too long, and they were holding back their anger, but they did not have the courage to really go against Zhu Tiandu.

Therefore, most of these people want to take this opportunity to catch their breath and plunder more territory so that they can negotiate terms with Zhu Tiandu in the future."

Hu Zongxian nodded and said:

"But if Zhu Tiandu can capture Taizhou in one fell swoop, these Japanese daimyos will no longer limit their sights to one corner, but will want to share a piece of the pie with him."

Xu Wei nodded heavily.

"That is why time is the key to this war."

Suddenly, a clerk came in hurriedly and reported:

"Mr. Xu, there is a beggar in the government office who says he is your nephew and wants to see you."

"Um?!"

(End of this chapter)