Chapter 79: Appearance

Seeing Chen Xuanfeng's hands both occupied and unable to resist Sai Likui's axe at the waist, Mei Chaofeng beside him would not allow her lover to die.

Her lightness skill ranked second only to Qu Lingfeng among Peach Blossom Island disciples; first she used the Orchid Finger Acupoint-Striking Hand to sweep the arms of the two beside her, sending their weapons flying, then took a quick step to Chen Xuanfeng's side, her left hand grabbing Sai Likui's right arm and striking several acupoints on his hand in succession.

Sai Likui's hand instantly went limp, the broad axe had just sliced Chen Xuanfeng's clothes before falling to the ground; Chen Xuanfeng practiced external hardening, and the axe blade did not even break his skin.

Mei Chaofeng's right hand channeled full palm power to strike Lu Chengfeng, who was fighting Chen Xuanfeng in midair.

Lu Chengfeng hastily released Chen Xuanfeng's left hand and gathered palm power to clash palms with Mei Chaofeng.

Only hearing Lu Chengfeng grunt, he retreated using Mei Chaofeng's palm power and flew back onto the sedan chair, but now his face was pale and blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.

Chen Xuanfeng also seized the opportunity; his hands regained freedom, and he unleashed the Nine Yin White Bone Claw again. Sai Likui opposite him had both hands lowered and could no longer resist, only able to watch helplessly as five holes were gouged into his crown.

At this moment Wu Chengyu finally acted. As a temporary partner in the encirclement and suppression of the Black Wind Twin Demons, having the ability to save someone, he would not watch Sai Likui lose his life.

He bent his ten toes to hook the ground, slightly bent his knees, and used the Cat Step.

The Cat Step plus the Achilles tendons made longer and more elastic from cultivating the Ox and Horse Stance gave his feet instantaneous explosive power beyond human limits.

Only seen his body move slightly; Wu Chengyu, originally standing among the crowd, seemed to remain in place, yet another Wu Chengyu suddenly appeared beside Sai Likui.

Wu Chengyu also made his hand into a Tiger Claw shape, claw against claw grabbing at Chen Xuanfeng's Nine Yin White Bone Claw, but when their hands were about to touch, Wu Chengyu suddenly changed moves, turning claw into finger, his right index and middle fingers joined to form a sword-finger, striking Chen Xuanfeng's palm with lightning speed.

Chen Xuanfeng cried out miserably; his palm was instantly pierced through. He hastily drew back his right hand and slapped toward Wu Chengyu with his other hand—this time not as fierce as the Empty Palm Strike, extremely fast but soundless, striking straight at Wu Chengyu's chest.

Wu Chengyu's heart stirred; he likewise lightly struck out a palm. Their palms touched and separated, and both retreated several steps at the same time.

Wu Chengyu returned to Lu Chengfeng's side, and Chen Xuanfeng stood together with Mei Chaofeng.

The several martial heroes who had just surrounded and attacked them were now all injured; Sai Likui had narrowly escaped death and could fight no more, all retreating in disorder.

When the two sides faced off again, Lu Chengfeng's complexion grew paler. He barely regulated his breath a few times, and the first to speak asked Mei Chaofeng.

"That palm of yours is not Peach Blossom Island martial arts—so sinister and vicious, actually containing dark energy that directly injures my heart meridian. Could it be martial arts from the True Classic?"

Mei Chaofeng, having struck Lu Chengfeng with that palm, was somewhat smug: "Correct, it is precisely the Heart Crushing Palm from the True Classic. Junior Brother Lu, how does it taste?"

Lu Chengfeng's gaze was sharp; just as he was about to open his mouth to curse, Chen Xuanfeng spoke to block him.

Chen Xuanfeng's eyes stared fixedly at Wu Chengyu: "Is this Peach Blossom Island martial arts? Who exactly are you?"

"From just now until now, the martial arts you've used are so strange, unheard of. Yet when you clashed palms with me just now, it was three successive forces—this is clearly the Threefold Force from the Bibo Palm Technique. Where did you learn it?"

Mei Chaofeng had struck Lu Chengfeng with the Heart Crushing Palm, but Wu Chengyu, who had long understood the Black Wind Twin Demons, how could he fall for the trick.

Just now he first used the Participation Reference Finger to break Chen Xuanfeng's Nine Yin White Bone Claw. Seeing Chen Xuanfeng's retaliatory strike in extreme pain was actually soundless, he immediately knew the other side was using the sinister Heart Crushing Palm.

The Heart Crushing Palm conceals dark energy and excels at ambushing when the opponent is unprepared. But if one is on guard beforehand, its power would be greatly reduced.

Wu Chengyu did not this time use the Stars Shift to return the palm power directly. Fighting until now, wearing a mask again had no meaning. Originally he just did not want to startle the snake by beating the grass; he even more wanted to take revenge under the identity of Wu Chengyu.

What he used just now was precisely the Threefold Force; three successive forces also appeared in the form of an ambush, just right to cancel out Chen Xuanfeng's Heart Crushing Palm power.

Wu Chengyu used the Bibo Palm Technique to announce his entrance.

Just now Chen Mei and Lu's three people fighting were all Peach Blossom Island supreme arts: Empty Palm Strike, Falling Petals Divine Sword Palm, Orchid Finger Acupoint-Striking Hand. Besides Jade Flute Sword Technique, Bihai Chaosheng Melody, and the Qimen Five Turns not yet created, these three had learned all of Peach Blossom Island's supreme arts.

Even Feng Mofeng, who entered the martial arts competition slightly earlier than Mianfeng and was of similar age, was allowed to practice Falling Petals Divine Sword Palm. Only the former body Wu Mianfeng was still stubbornly working on the Bibo Palm Technique.

Fortunately, the Threefold Force is the exquisite part of the Bibo Palm Technique. Chen Xuanfeng had long mastered it thoroughly; upon contact he immediately discovered Wu Chengyu's identity was unusual.

Wu Chengyu grinned and said: "Unfortunately, of Peach Blossom Island martial arts I only know this one."

Then he removed the face cloth and restored his original appearance: "It's only because Huang Yaoshi only taught me this one."

"Senior Brother Chen, Senior Sister Mei, long time no see. Junior Brother Wu Chengyu pays respects to the two of you."

When he spoke the three words Huang Yaoshi, Lu Chengfeng's brow furrowed. Had the occasion not been improper, he would surely have erupted immediately.

Lu Chengfeng constantly spoke of his revered teacher; Chen Mei and the other two dared not address him so, instead calling him Old Man to show respect. Only Wu Chengyu dared call him by name directly.

Seeing Wu Chengyu's appearance, Chen Xuanfeng and Mei Chaofeng were greatly alarmed. Wu Mianfeng had been on Peach Blossom Island for five years; Chen Xuanfeng considered Wu Mianfeng's talent mediocre, unvalued by Huang Yaoshi, and basically ignored him on ordinary days.

Mei Chaofeng all day long did not know what she was thinking in her heart. If according to Jin Daxia's revised edition, she should have secretly loved Huang Yaoshi. Since Huang Yaoshi did not like Wu Mianfeng, she naturally could not be bothered to pay attention to him.

At this time although their figures were different, they still recognized Wu Chengyu at a glance, but found it hard to believe. The Wu Mianfeng in their memory had such paltry skills—they could beat him half-dead with a casual palm. How could he have such martial arts cultivation?

"First I must say one thing: I am no longer called Wu Mianfeng. My real name is Wu Chengyu. From the time I left Peach Blossom Island, I have had no more dealings with Huang Yaoshi."

"Today I come to find the two of you also for revenge. A broken leg is nothing. My Aunt died because of you; this feud is irreconcilable."

"I will not capture you to see Huang Yaoshi. I only want the two of you to die here tonight. If I let you see the sun at dawn, then I, Wu Chengyu, am incapable."

Hearing Wu Chengyu say his Aunt was dead, Chen and Mei instantly lost all color. Only now did they learn what had actually happened on Peach Blossom Island. Although they did not understand why Feng Heng's death concerned them, since things had come to this, it could not end well.

Chen and Mei exchanged a glance. At this time speaking more was useless; fighting on would surely leave no way out. For now, the only plan was to first drive back Lu Chengfeng and Wu Chengyu, find a path of survival, and escape.

Chen Xuanfeng said softly to Mei Chaofeng: "This Wu boy's martial arts are strange. You haven't seen them and will surely suffer at a disadvantage. Leave him to me. Old Fourth Lu is injured; you first find a way to restrain him, and then we will have a chance."

Mei Chaofeng nodded silently and, using the Nine Yin White Bone Claw with both hands, pounced toward Lu Chengfeng.

Chen Xuanfeng, meanwhile, treated him as a formidable enemy, fully guarded as he attacked Wu Chengyu.

(Chapter End)