Chapter 765

The sword qi around Gu Gu Hanyuan began to converge, transforming into a giant sword that shocked the world.

"Fame Shaking the World."

Amidst Gu Gu Hanyuan's soft chant, the giant sword condensed from sword qi fell with peerless might.

The ninth form of the "Inexplicable Sword Technique," which had once seriously injured Dorgon, was presented in another form.

Although the power was much more dispersed, it was still not something Xinmei and the others could withstand.

Even if a Grandmaster had come, it would have been a certain death.

Therefore, following an ethereal Buddhist chant.

An old monk suddenly appeared before Xinmei and the others.

Gu Gu Hanyuan's gaze was deep, and he said indifferently:

"Finally rolled out, a Land Immortal of Northern North Shaolin. Since that is the case, then take this sword strike from me." ===== CHAPTER 1738 =====

The face of the Northern North Shaolin old monk who suddenly appeared was full of strange charm, radiating a stunning divine light, yet his skin was as tender and smooth as a baby's.

Yet those eyes, with their inner brilliance restrained, hid unfathomable intelligence and a mind that had seen through human nature.

He was calm and at ease, possessing an irresistible aura and demeanor.

Everyone, shocked by Gu Gu Hanyuan's words, could not help but be attracted by the old monk's grand demeanor, subconsciously developing a sense of goodwill.

However, the old monk's face was calm and waveless, but in reality, he was not relaxed at all.

Especially after Gu Gu Hanyuan's sword finger changed, the old monk's expression changed drastically.

What Gu Gu Hanyuan's sword finger changed was not just the power of the sword qi; the form of the sword qi, which had been relatively dispersed, also became solid.

In short, it changed from a group attack to a single-target attack.

With the total power remaining unchanged, the pressure the old monk faced was completely different.

When he appeared, he wanted to help Xinmei and the others block the sword qi, and somewhat carelessly chose a defensive method.

Compared to Dorgon, who had previously used blade qi to open a path and offset part of the sword qi, it was different.

The old monk took the sword qi of "Fame Shaking the World" almost entirely.

However, the gap in strength between the old monk and Dorgon was even greater.

Gu Gu Hanyuan's gaze suddenly became a bit more solemn.

He saw the old monk stretch his hands forward, and the air around him was suddenly sucked dry by his palms; the cold wind that had been stirred up by Gu Gu Hanyuan's sword qi actually stopped.

However, even this was still not enough to block the sword qi of "Fame Shaking the World."

The old monk seemed to have turned into a Buddha with a thousand hands and a hundred feet, with thousands of palm shadows and foot shadows shooting out from his body, as if there were no target for the attack, and as if there were no purpose at all.

In an instant, he turned from defense to offense, and the sword qi fell completely into the "Buddha Dance," gradually slowing down until it stagnated.

At this moment, the giant sword qi was less than an arm's length away.

Yet, it could not break through this distance.

The old monk's expression relaxed slightly, and he was about to reveal a smile.

The giant sword qi before his eyes suddenly exploded without warning, and the old monk's expression changed drastically.

He retreated several steps before barely stopping, looking with an ugly expression at Gu Gu Hanyuan, who had a subtle smile on the corners of his mouth.

Gu Gu Hanyuan had secretly added a ruthless sword intent, making the old monk suffer a silent loss.

He already had a rough judgment of the old monk's strength in his heart.

It would not be difficult to defeat him with conventional means, but it would be impossible to kill him, and even injuring him would not be easy.

The old monk's strength was only slightly inferior to Pang Ban's; if it hadn't been for the element of surprise just now, it wouldn't have been so easy to make him suffer.

Gu Gu Hanyuan said indifferently:

"The Master's martial arts are extraordinary; may I ask for your Dharma name?"

The old monk had recovered by now, put his hands together, and bowed:

"Young Master Gu's praise is too much; this old monk is Wuxiang. Young Master Gu's divine arts are peerless; though not a Land Immortal, you are better than a Land Immortal, a rarity in the world. This old monk admires you greatly."

Brilliant light flashed in Gu Gu Hanyuan's eyes.

So the old monk was the supreme expert Wuxiang Monk from "Gods and Devils"; comparing him to Pang Ban was indeed appropriate.

The move of absorbing air and sword qi just now, and the "Buddha Dance," should be Wuxiang's famous unique skill, the "Ten Forms of Wuxiang."

Being able to turn from defense to offense in a disadvantageous situation was indeed remarkable.

Moreover, Wuxiang's scheming and sophistication were a step above Xinmei's.

His attitude was extremely sincere, making it difficult for Gu Gu Hanyuan to take further action while also exposing his true cultivation level.

He had flattered Gu Gu Hanyuan to death without a trace of smoke or fire.

Exposing Gu Gu Hanyuan's true cultivation had both advantages and disadvantages.

Being able to rival a Land Immortal without reaching the realm of a Land Immortal, and even having killed Dorgon.

The vast majority of people did not know the level of Dorgon as a Land Immortal.

In this way, if Gu Gu Hanyuan really stepped into the realm of a Land Immortal, wouldn't he be invincible in the world?

As for those who questioned whether Gu Gu Hanyuan could break through to the Land Immortal realm, how stupid would one have to be to say that?

Therefore, while Gu Gu Hanyuan's prestige had risen to a higher level, he had also become more alarming.

Those who had hostility toward Gu Gu Hanyuan would certainly not let him break through to the Land Immortal realm smoothly.

I estimate that the "Net" would receive many more assassination orders for him.

Gu Gu Hanyuan let his thoughts wander slightly, but on the surface, he remained calm and said leisurely:

"So the Master is the Holy Monk Wuxiang; no wonder your internal power is so profound. I once heard that you fought the 'Demon Master' Pang Ban twice, and declared that you would challenge Pang Ban a third time. Your repeated defeats are admirable. I have also had the honor of fighting the 'Demon Master' Pang Ban. Forgive me for being blunt, but it would be better for the Master to give up this third challenge, otherwise, the righteous path of the martial arts world will suffer heavy losses."

Gu Gu Hanyuan returned the favor to Wuxiang, secretly mocking his strength as inferior to Pang Ban's, and that another battle would lead to his demise.

Of course, this kind of statement was pure nonsense.

Gu Gu Hanyuan had an understanding of both of their martial arts.

Even if Wuxiang were to lose to Pang Ban, he would be able to retreat unscathed.

Unless Pang Ban found a suitable cultivation vessel and the "Dao Heart Planting Demon Great Art" reached perfection, he could not kill Wuxiang.

Come to think of it, why hasn't Jin Jin Bingyun found her way here yet? Pang Ban's actions are a bit too slow.

Gu Gu Hanyuan had the leisure to consider the beauty who had delivered herself to his door.

Wuxiang's face, however, was as black as the bottom of a pot.

Losing to Pang Ban twice was his greatest shame, yet it was mentioned to his face by Gu Gu Hanyuan.

And he had stated with certainty that he would lose a third time and perish.

Even with Wuxiang's character and cultivation, it was inevitable that he would experience fluctuations.

However, he was, after all, an enlightened high monk, and he quickly adjusted.

He even turned the tables and feigned worry, saying:

"Thank you for your concern, Young Master Gu. It is just that this old monk heard that Young Master Gu fought a great battle with Brother Wutian in the Qing imperial palace, which likely ruined some of his good deeds. Young Master Gu should be even more careful of Brother Wutian. Our North Shaolin Sect has always taken maintaining justice in the martial arts world as our own responsibility; if Young Master Gu has any needs, you can ask us for help at any time."

Upon hearing this, Gu Gu Hanyuan frowned slightly.

North Shaolin wants to drive the tiger to swallow the wolf?

That is not impossible.

Whether it is Gu Gu Hanyuan himself or his identity as Brother Wutian, both are great enemies of North Shaolin.

Uniting with one side to eliminate the other is not a difficult strategy to understand.

Gu Gu Hanyuan's gaze was deep, and he said indifferently:

"Thank you for your kindness, Master. Brother Wutian is wreaking havoc in the Jianghu; the righteous path should naturally be punished by everyone."

He neither agreed to join forces nor explicitly refused.

He left an ambiguous statement for them to take the initiative to come to him.

And then he would dig a pit for North Shaolin.

Upon hearing this, Wuxiang said happily:

"Amitabha, that is exactly as it should be."

Gu Gu Hanyuan looked at the flash of joy in Wuxiang's eyes, but his heart was full of mockery.

Weakening North Shaolin's foundation was his original plan.

Since Wuxiang has appeared, it won't be so easy for him to hide again.

When the time is right, Gu Gu Hanyuan can kill him again in the identity of Brother Wutian. ===== CHAPTER 1739 =====