Eternal God Emperor: Only I Am Emperor One

Chapter 42 Fish Intestine Sword Technique
A gentle breeze rustled through the trees, and Peng Tianying's expression changed drastically: "Oh no, there's a smell of blood."

He drew his long sword but did not retreat immediately.

The White Horse Gang now only has Lei Laosan left with some strength. With his late-stage Earth Realm cultivation, even if he is no match for Lei Laosan, he can hold out for a while until Xiao Yunbao arrives to provide support.

A disciple of the Crimson Cloud Sect immediately sent out a signal, and a dazzling flame shot into the sky, clearly visible for dozens of miles.

Ten miles from the foot of the mountain, in the border army camp of Yunwu County, Prince Qingxuan stood at the entrance of the main tent, watching the firework streak across the sky.

"General, it seems that the Crimson Cloud Sect has found the surviving members of the White Horse Gang."

Zhang Qingxuan possesses exceptional martial arts talent, ranking second only to the current Prince of Yunwu among his peers in the Yunwu royal family.

With the example of the Great and Virtuous Holy Empress, women in the Kunlun Realm can also ascend to the throne.

But her ambitions lay elsewhere. At the age of sixteen, she joined the border army, fought in countless battles, and made outstanding military achievements. Her prestige in the army was second only to that of General Wan Chengzhong.

"Eight of the nine leaders of the White Horse Gang are dead. If they can't even take down a bunch of remnants, then these guys from the Crimson Cloud Sect are just too useless."

"Song Jingang is quite a figure, but unfortunately his heart is with the black market and he is unwilling to be incorporated by the imperial court, which is why he is in this predicament today."

Upon hearing this, the adjutant beside him said, "But once the White Horse Gang is eliminated, the Crimson Cloud Sect will become the only dominant force within hundreds of miles of Guanlan City. Now that Shan Baihu has broken through to the Heavenly Realm, the Crimson Cloud Sect has the foundation to advance to the seventh-rate power level. I'm afraid their ambitions will swell."

The forces in the Kunlun Realm are divided into three main branches and nine factions, all of which are under the jurisdiction of the imperial court.

Those that are not subject to regulation are either evil sects like the black market or idle gangs like the White Horse Gang, existing in the gray area between the legitimate and criminal worlds.

The entire Yunwu Kingdom currently has one sixth-rate sect and four seventh-rate sects.

Having a martial arts legend at the Heavenly Realm is the minimum requirement to become a seventh-rate sect.

After Shan Baihu breaks through to the Heavenly Realm, the Crimson Cloud Sect will have the opportunity to become the fifth seventh-rate sect in the Cloud Martial Kingdom.

"When faced with two evils, choose the lesser. The surrounding kingdoms are now eyeing us covetously and repeatedly invading our borders. Guanlan City needs a stable situation. With Consort Xiao's connection, the Chiyun Sect can be considered to be on the same side as the Yunwu Kingdom," Zhang Qingxuan said.

"Should we send someone to help?" the lieutenant asked.

"No need. Don't waste our brothers' lives here."

Zhang Qingxuan's expression was deep as he gazed at the boundless mountains in the distance.

This time, by mobilizing the border troops to provide support from the sidelines, she had already given Shan Baihu a great deal of face, all in order to completely bring the Chiyun Sect onto the chariot of the Yunwu County royal family.

However, she would absolutely not deploy troops into the conflicts between these sects and gangs unless absolutely necessary.

Firstly, the White Horse Gang did not openly join the black market, and still cooperated with the Yunwu County government in some aspects.

Secondly, if the army of Yunwu County were to join the struggle to suppress local gangs, it would inevitably arouse the fear of other gangs in various places.

If the hearts of the people are turned away, it will be extremely bad for the Yunwu County.

……

The eight-foot-long daylily-shaped giant axe broke through the formation of the Crimson Cloud Sect disciples. Lei Kaishan, wielding the axe in one hand, headed straight for Peng Tianying.

Born into the Savage Elephant Half-Human race, he was much taller than ordinary people, and the divine power he gained from this was astonishing. He was able to fight against others across a small realm, making him a unique genius who could barely deserve the title of genius.

Zi Qian wields the Fish Intestine Sword, her form resembling a ghost. She specifically targets and kills disciples of the Crimson Cloud Sect who are at the Yellow Extreme Realm, killing them with a single blow. She is ruthless and decisive in her killings.

Emperor Yi used his finger as a sword, condensing his martial arts true energy into sword energy. With a single finger strike, a disciple of the Crimson Cloud Sect would either die or be maimed.

He had no grudge against these Crimson Cloud Sect disciples, but now that they were on opposite sides, they were enemies. Being soft-hearted would be cruel to himself.

Even though he had already broken his bottom line regarding killing, his decisiveness in killing was still inferior to that of Zi Qian, who was only at the Yellow Extreme Realm.

"Is this what I lack to become a top-tier genius?"

Di Yi thought to himself, while also focusing his attention on observing Zi Qian and Lei Kaishan's moves.

Lei Kaishan's axe technique was not particularly refined; it was merely a high-grade mortal-level martial skill. However, this axe technique suited him very well, and the power he displayed was no weaker than that of an ordinary low-grade spiritual-level martial skill.

Zi Qian's assassination technique using the Fish Intestine Sword was quite skillful. It was a sword technique specially designed by the Underworld Sect to complement the Fish Intestine Sword, called the Fish Intestine Sword Technique, and its rank reached the Spirit level.

Di Yi's visit to Tianmo Ridge was not only because his sacred body and demonic heart should not be exposed, but also because the various martial arts he cultivated were renowned throughout the world, and if he were to use them, it would be easy for those with ulterior motives to guess what was going on.

In the black market, it's not uncommon for thieves to double-cross each other. Tianmo Ridge is located in a remote corner, far from the emperor's reach. How much face does the identity token of the First-Class Hall in the black market have in front of a few powerful figures from the evil path? They'll probably have to be dealt with according to their own circumstances.

As a martial artist at the Earthly Realm, intimidating Zi Qian is no problem, but if he were to face those old black market veterans who have been entrenched in the Fish-Dragon Realm for many years, he would be like a fish on a chopping board, and who could say for sure what would happen?

Ultimately, although he was a disciple of the Black Market's First-Class Hall, he did not trust the vast majority of people in the black market.

The reputation of those who follow unorthodox paths is widely acknowledged.

With the profound power of the True Source Demon Eye, he had already learned most of the exquisite moves of the Fish Intestine Sword Technique in just a quarter of an hour.

The battle between Lei Kaishan and Peng Tianying had reached its final stage. The giant axe of the daylily cleaved down on the top of Peng Tianying's head, sending half of his head flying two or three zhang away. Before Peng Tianying could even let out a scream, his entire body was smashed into a pool of red and white matter by the giant axe.

"Kill!" Lei Kaishan killed an elder of the Crimson Cloud Sect with his own hands, and his killing intent surged. He wielded the Xuanhua Giant Axe and attacked the remaining Crimson Cloud Sect disciples around him.

Without Peng Tianying blocking their way, how could these Chiyun Sect disciples, whose strongest were only at the Profound Realm, possibly withstand that giant axe that could split mountains and fell trees?

With each fall of the axe, vibrant lives were reduced to minced meat, merging into the earth and becoming nourishment for the birch trees covering the mountains.

"Lei Laosan, you're asking for death!"

A voice came from the forest.

The man moved with incredible speed, leaping out of the forest. He wielded an eight-foot-long spear, a sixth-tier True Martial Treasure, one of the top three weapons in the Crimson Cloud Sect.

"Xiao Yunbao".

Lei Kaishan recognized the person who had come, and a deep sense of apprehension appeared in his eyes.

He was the third oldest among the nine brothers, but in terms of strength, he could only rank fifth in the White Horse Gang.

Xiao Yunbao is a renowned martial arts master in Yunwu County. He has few rivals below the Heavenly Realm. Among the White Horse Gang, only Song Jingang, who has the deepest cultivation, can slightly surpass him.

"Gentlemen, you have killed so many disciples of my Crimson Cloud Sect. You may stay here today."

Xiao Yunbao brushed the loose leaves off his body, and the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees shone on his rugged and sinister face. His pair of leopard-like eyes were bright and piercing. In the Guanchao City area, he also had a well-known nickname, "Flying Cloud Spear God," which came from the Flying Cloud Spear Technique, one of the two great martial arts of the Crimson Cloud Sect.

His voice wasn't loud, but it was deep and fierce, and one could clearly feel his boundless rage.

Lei Kaishan carried the Xuanhua Axe, thinking that the adults from Youpintang were backing him up, and his momentum was not weak in the slightest.

"A bunch of worthless chickens and dogs, I can kill them all, but Xiao Yunbao, what are you going to do about it?"

Xiao Yunbao's gaze fell on him, and he sneered, "Elder Peng died under your axe, so take your head back to the Crimson Cloud Sect to offer as a sacrifice to him."

Xiao Yunbao suddenly drew his spear, his body as agile as a savage leopard, the runes on his spear activated by his true energy.

A simple thrust, amplified by true qi, unleashed terrifying power, creating a shockwave in the forest.

Lei Kaishan felt the life-or-death threat coming from the tip of the spear, and had no choice but to grit his teeth and raise his axe to meet the attack. The barbarian elephant half-human race was born with superhuman strength, but its speed and agility were inferior to those of humans of the same level. He could not dodge this spear.

Bang!
A metallic clang rang out.

Xiao Yunbao's figure flew backward, taking eleven steps back on the ground before he regained his footing.

He looked at the black-robed, jade-faced man holding a sword who was blocking Lei Kaishan's way, his eyes filled with apprehension.

From the moment he appeared, he sensed an extremely strong threat from this person, so he only used 70% of his strength when he drew his gun, keeping a backup plan in mind.

As expected, this seemingly young man in black robes with a jade-like face was actually the strongest among the group present.

"Fish Intestine Sword Technique, are you from the Underworld Sect?"

Di Yi was quite dissatisfied with his sword strike. The Fish Intestine Sword Technique emphasizes surprise attacks and catching the opponent off guard; it is a ruthless and vicious sword technique.

He unleashed the true energy cultivated from the Heavenly Demon Suppressing Prison Diagram, adding a touch of fierceness and domineering power, but losing the inherent ruthlessness of the sword technique. In the midst of the chaos, he was unexpectedly blocked by Xiao Yunbao.

"What domineering true energy." Xiao Yunbao's hands gripping the gun cracked at the base of his thumbs, and his arms were numb from the shock. If it weren't for the fact that the person in front of him didn't show any signs of drawing upon the power of heaven and earth when he made his move, he would have suspected that he was a martial artist at the Heavenly Realm.

Lei Kaishan also recognized Di Yi's swordsmanship and looked at Zi Qian blankly.

The Fish Intestine Sword Technique is a unique skill of the Underworld Sect, and outsiders have no chance to learn it. Zi Qian was also puzzled. She recalled that Lord Yi had been staring at her from time to time along the way, and she suddenly felt a sense of disbelief.

He learned most of the martial arts techniques just by watching others demonstrate them a few times.
Such talent is simply exaggerated. Could it be that everyone in the Black Market's First-Class Hall is such a prodigy?

Compared to this, what are the magnificent Ten Beauties of Tianmo Ridge?
Stupid pig?
After pondering his previous sword strike, Di Yi gained new insights and looked at Xiao Yunbao with great interest.

"I'm too lazy to answer your question, and you're not worthy to listen. Now, take another move of my Fish Intestine Sword Technique."

Before he finished speaking, he unleashed another move of the Fish Intestine Sword Technique, taking the initiative to attack. His speed was extremely fast, and although he was only at the early stage of the Earthly Realm, he was better than an ordinary martial artist at the Great Perfection of the Earthly Realm.

Xiao Yunbao channeled all his inner energy and used the strongest move of the Flying Cloud Spear Technique, "Flying Clouds and Setting Sun," to parry. However, the black longsword easily deflected the spear and then thrust towards his left chest. He was terrified and, in the face of death, suddenly tilted his body to the right.

The two passed each other, and a spray of blood flew up.

An arm, along with the spear in his hand, fell to the ground. The man with the missing arm rushed into the dense forest without looking back, fleeing at the fastest speed he had ever been.

"What superb swordsmanship! Your swordsmanship is truly unparalleled, sir." Lei Kaishan laughed as he stepped forward, kicked the severed arm off the ground, and picked up the spear, which was a sixth-tier True Martial Treasure.

"My lord, shall we continue the pursuit?" Zi Qian stepped forward with a strange light in her eyes. The Fish Intestine Sword Technique, a vicious and ruthless assassination technique, was executed with agility and grandeur in Lord Yi's hands, just like the legendary black-clad sword saint.

"Stop chasing! Get out of here quickly! I sense a powerful aura approaching. It must be a master of the Heavenly Realm."

Di Yi said in a deep voice, and the two of them immediately changed their expressions. They stopped thinking about the pursuit, erased the traces and auras along the way, and rushed in the direction where the White Horse Gang had retreated.

(End of this chapter)