Legend of Zhan Zhao

Chapter 82 The Victory or the Defeat Determines Fate (Seeking First Subscription!)

When Gu Lin picked up the Zhong Kui Nuo mask that Jiang Heming had knocked away, he transformed into "Zhong Kui".

A grand drama was about to unfold.

Gu Lin has an extremely high talent for martial arts. He is proficient in all the martial arts and miscellaneous skills that the others in the Seven Clouds know.

"Xingyun" Chu Zhirou is skilled in disguise, "Yinyun" Li Kong is skilled in bone shrinking, and Gu Lin is proficient in both.

Moreover, his mastery of the Heart Sword Divine Technique and the Divine Wandering Step is far superior to that of Li Kong, who only knows one move, and his carefree junior sister, Lian Caiyun.

With these skills, coupled with the fact that it was a birthday banquet for martial arts practitioners, a grand occasion to welcome guests from all directions, he was able to blend in unnoticed.

Of course, he might be able to succeed with just one birthday banquet, but it would be difficult to achieve his goal with three consecutive birthday banquets.

Therefore, Gu Lin visited several "seniors" as "Jiang Heming's son".

When Yu Xuzi heard about the relationship between the two, the mockery in his eyes made it seem as if he was looking at a trophy rather than a person.

Back then, they orchestrated a scheme to make Jiang Heming Gu Menglai's son-in-law. Wasn't Gu Lin just one of the spoils of their success?
"Your father taught you very well!"

"You should change your surname to Jiang and be called Jiang Lin..."

"No! Gu Lin is much more interesting! Gu Lin is much more interesting! Hahaha!"

Naturally, when Gu Lin said that he had come to visit an old friend on Jiang Heming's orders, Yu Xuzi was completely unprepared and laughed as he treated him like a servant.

Although Yu Xuzi was an elder of the Qingcheng Sect, his position was rather marginal, so he pondered how to make a big fuss on his birthday.

Gu Lin offered advice, and the two finally decided to use their swords to split open the alchemy furnace. The green smoke inside the furnace transformed into a human figure, who bowed to Yu Xuzi. When the smoke dissipated, the Taoist crown fell to the ground, and the figure flew away into the void.

This is the Taoist practice of ascending to immortality.

Of course, Yu Xuzi didn't actually ascend to immortality. Instead, he wanted to intimidate his fellow disciples and then intentionally or unintentionally let the wealthy landowners down the mountain know about it, so that they would surely become honored guests in the future.
But the magic trick-like gimmick he pulled at the birthday banquet completely inspired Gu Lin.

Ever since.

Following the identification of "Zhong Kui," the methods of "Zhong Kui" also began to be determined.

Afterwards, when he arrived at Canglang Fortress and Iron Sword Sect, Gu Lin used almost the same method. On one hand, he used his identity as Jiang Heming's son to gain their trust and contempt, and on the other hand, he guided them to cause trouble at the birthday banquet. Finally, with the help of both inside and outside, he used the Heart Sword Divine Technique to capture them.

The distance between the two places was so great that news was difficult to circulate, and he completed all three events very smoothly.

"The only surprise was the announcement from Baiyulou, which startled me at the time."

"I don't understand how Bai Yulou knew my purpose, and I'm even more worried that Jiang Heming will become alert because of this."

"When Jiang Heming learned that I had captured Yu Xuzi and the other two, he was overjoyed and said that no one in the world knew what he had done except for one person."

"Of course, this person didn't include me in their calculations, but I knew I couldn't wait any longer, so I gave him the fourth volume of the Zhong Kui painting!"

Gu Lin took a deep breath, his sharp gaze turning to the Six Doors: "Even with these four ghosts, it's still not enough!"

"There's one more person!"

"The key is the one who orchestrated everything from the center!"

"Unfortunately, no matter how I pressed them, the three of them only said they didn't know, and Jiang Heming also denied it outright."

"Fortunately, I knew early on that this last 'ghost' was hidden within the Six Doors!"

"Perhaps he is jealous of my master's former glory, or perhaps he has other plans. I must capture this person before my mission is truly complete!"

At this point, Gu Lin's face showed deep sorrow again: "I just didn't expect that this 'ghost,' knowing we were trying to capture him, would still manage to kill Elder Pei!"

"No! It's my fault for getting Elder Pei involved! I shouldn't have dragged him into this..."

After a pause, Gu Lin bowed again: "Master's wife, please let me finish this last thing!"

There was silence all around.

Whether they understood or remained confused, they all stared at the "Zhong Kui" who had caused countless birthday banquets across the land to tremble with fear, bowing twice before the masked woman who was virtually unknown in the martial arts world.

"That's not good!"

Due to the missing information and the keywords, Gu Lin chose to use a secret telepathic communication to protect Madam Gu's reputation, so Zhou Wuxin did not fully understand what he was hearing.

But his expression was extremely solemn.

Because when Madam Gu looked at Gu Lin, who was kneeling in front of her, she reached out and gently touched his cheek.

His eyes revealed a clear sense of tenderness.

"You've suffered!"

She withdrew her hand and gestured with her five fingers.

"Om-!"

Lian Caiyun was still immersed in the shock brought by the old news. With a tremor of her hand, Mingyue, who had almost killed her senior brother, suddenly broke free of her control and flew away.

It flew into Madam Gu's hands.

"I'm taking him away."

Madam Gu reached for her sword, glanced around, and said calmly, "If you can't stop me, don't try to kill yourselves."

At this moment, this divine weapon should revert to its original name—

Inner demon leads!
A sword in hand!
A sudden, overwhelming terror gripped everyone's hearts!
Even Zhan Zhao's expression became extremely solemn.

The Four Swordsmen of Heavenly Heart Flying Immortals are all masters of swordsmanship.

Their martial arts are all among the top ten sword techniques of the world.

However, each has its own biases.

For example, Yun Qingxiao's Six-Line Invisible Sword Qi, as described in "The Legend of Sword and Fairy," is relatively unsuitable for group battles.

Gu Menglai's "Heart Swordsman" Heart Sword Divine Technique is precisely the one most adept at group battles.

in this way.

Madam Gu's current threat is definitely not just empty talk.

Previously, Zhan Zhao, with his powerful Yao Guang, was able to defeat all the constables in the Six Doors headquarters.

If it were a powerful figure like Madam Gu, comparable to a grandmaster, no matter how many constables surrounded the area, they would probably just be sent to their deaths.

It could even lead to rivers of blood. Just as she said—

Don't try to kill yourself!

However, the Six Doors are the three law enforcement agencies of the imperial court.

If they were to release this notorious villain who caused a sensation in the martial arts world, kidnapped two hall masters, and was the prime suspect in the death of Elder Pei, simply because of a threat, then the Six Doors would no longer be the Six Doors.

"Even if your martial arts are superb, you can't possibly kill us all in one go!"

Zhao Wujiu stepped forward first, his spirit high and his determination to die for his cause.

"If you want to take the murderer away, you'll have to step over our corpses!"

Zhou Wuxin also stepped forward, his tone resolute.

"If you want to take the murderer away, you'll have to step over our corpses!"

Feng Buyu, Deputy Hall Master of Xuanji Hall; Xin Li, Deputy Hall Master of Zhenyue Hall; Leng Feng, Deputy Hall Master of Juefeng Hall...

Even a group of constables stepped forward.

To do something knowing it's impossible!
Madam Gu looked at everyone, seemingly with a sense of nostalgia and a sigh.

He slowly raised his sword.

But at that moment, two figures appeared one after the other.

The person blocking Madam Gu's way was none other than Gu Lin.

He looked at the person in front of him who was willing to do anything to protect him, and an unprecedented light shone in his eyes, but it quickly dimmed again. He shook his head firmly: "Don't do that!"

"Don't tarnish your master's lifelong reputation for the sake of someone like me!"

"He was once a top constable in the Six Doors, he would never slaughter someone from the Six Doors!"

Just as Gu Lin was blocking Madam Gu, Zhan Zhao came in front of the Six Doors members: "Don't you all recognize me as the acting Divine Constable?"

"of course not!"

Everyone spoke in unison, yet hesitated to speak.

What's difficult to say is, of course, Zhan Zhao's stance.

He had an excellent relationship with Yunqi Manor, and the trusted confidants he brought with him included Lian Caiyun, Shen Lan, and Lin Yuxian.

Now that the two sides have turned against each other and are about to fight, Zhan Zhao is undoubtedly in an awkward position.

However, Zhan Zhao showed no embarrassment: "If you still consider me the Divine Constable, and the arrest operation will still be carried out under my orders, then step back now."

It's about stepping back, not retreating.

Clearly, Zhan Zhao didn't want Yunqi Manor to leave directly.

The crowd exchanged glances, hesitated several times, and, intimidated by the imposing presence the other party had built up over the past few days, actually took a few steps back.

Ever since.

Zhan Zhao pushed his way out of the crowd and walked towards Madam Gu and her son.

At this moment, after hearing Gu Lin's words, Madam Gu flicked her finger and struck his pressure point, sending him behind Granny Jiang, thus demonstrating her attitude through her actions.

Seeing Zhan Zhao approach, Granny Jiang shielded Gu Lin and decisively drew her sword. Shen Lan and Lin Yuxian's expressions changed several times, and they also drew their weapons. Only Lian Caiyun's eyes showed sorrow: "Brother Zhan! You...you..."

Don't help the Six Doors?

She couldn't say it.

Don't go against the senior brother?

Having witnessed Elder Pei's death firsthand, she too was unable to speak of it.

I was caught in the middle, experiencing for the first time in my life the feeling of being heartbroken and in unbearable pain.

At this critical moment, Zhan Zhao could not offer any detailed words of comfort, and could only give a look before looking directly at his target.

Madam Gu's gaze happened to fall on them.

"You're fine."

Madam Gu looked at Zhan Zhao, then pointed at Gu Lin: "But he's my son. You can't arrest him!"

"what!"

Compared to Gu Lin's previous concealment, Madam Gu's admission at this moment immediately aroused surprise from everyone, including Shen Lan and Lin Yuxian.

Then they all sighed in unison.

Speaking of which.

It seems that a conflict is no longer inevitable.

But then Zhan Zhao spoke up: "Today, the Six Doors want to arrest people, and Yunqi Manor wants to protect them. To prevent bloodshed and an uncontrollable situation, I have a suggestion—"

"As a senior detective of the Six Doors, I humbly request to learn from you. Our fight will not involve others!"

"How about we decide who stays and who goes based on victory or defeat?"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Six Doors changed color in shock: "Detective Zhan! Absolutely not!"

The terrifying aura emanating from Madam Gu was evident to all; she had clearly inherited the unique skills of "Heart Swordsman" Gu Menglai, and her threat was far greater than that of the young Gu Lin.

No matter how strong Zhan Zhao is, he is still young. If he faces such a master alone, wouldn't he have to sacrifice himself to uphold the reputation of the Six Doors?
"it is good."

Before anyone could dissuade them, the two stared at each other, and Madam Gu nodded first.

"Please advise!"

Followed by.

Zhan Zhao leaped to his feet.

A touch of vermilion breaks through the frosty sky.

(End of this chapter)