chsdbacks Chapter 401 Oh dear! I never imagined I was an undercover agent.
Chapter 401 Oh dear! I never imagined I was an undercover agent.
Chapter 401 Oh dear! I never imagined I was an undercover agent.
"Takasugi-kun, Chief Kamiizumi is the backbone of the Royalist Party. Without him, although the Royalist Party is not bad, it is not enough to become a sharp blade to pierce the Western Alliance."
Bai Ze said in a deep voice, "Because of the leader of the Kamiizumi clan, that lord was willing to support the loyalists who uphold the throne. Takasugi-kun, I don't think I need to explain these things to you, do I?"
His words caused a stir, with those who had previously suggested creating a disturbance joining in.
Takasugi Higashi waved his hand, silencing those who wanted to agree.
"It was precisely because I knew of the teacher's strength and was certain that the teacher could not be trapped by this mere danger that I decided not to act rashly, lest I step into a trap."
Takasugi Toichi displayed immense authority, suppressing all dissenting opinions, and said, "Your Excellency, this is an internal matter for those who uphold the monarchy."
The implication, of course, was that Bai Ze, an outsider, should not interfere.
Although Takasugi Toichi was wary of Bai Ze's identity as an envoy, he was not afraid to show his strength if necessary.
The Revere the Emperor is essentially a violent organization, and those who rise to high positions within it must possess both strength and prestige. Takasugi Toichi's appointment as Kamiizumi Muneshige's deputy was not due to his being Kamiizumi Muneshige's disciple.
"What if I disagree?" Bai Ze asked.
Takasugi Toichi did not answer, and a man sitting to his left stood up.
The man had short hair, wore a trench coat that stood out from the crowd, had a rugged appearance, and eyes like a wild beast.
People who came from the other half of Yingguo all had similar eyes, because they had been struggling to survive since birth.
The reason why the loyalists have never been wiped out is not only because they have supporters, but also because they regularly go to that polluted homeland to recruit members.
The person in front of you is one of the best among them.
Gensui Maki, captain of the King's Righteous Warriors, a Seven-Star Warrior.
He and the Seven Star Warrior to Takasugi Toichi's right, dressed in long robes and with elegant manners, resembled Hideaki Kakaiin, a nobleman from Japan, and were Takasugi Toichi's capable assistants.
Takasugi Touichi said calmly, "If you insist on interfering, then please forgive my rudeness. When my teacher returns, I will go to Heian-kyo with him to apologize."
As he spoke, Gensui Maki had already gripped the sword at his waist, and his invisible spiritual power locked onto Bai Ze.
Even if Takasugi Toichi still had doubts about Bai Ze's identity, and even if Bai Ze was the real deal and represented the will of a powerful figure, Takasugi Toichi would absolutely not allow him to ruin things.
At worst, we can apologize afterwards. Even if a loyalist is a sharp blade, he is a blade that is needed by others.
Those who advocate for the king need the support of those behind the scenes, and those behind the scenes also need the service of those who advocate for the king. In fact, the two need each other and are not absolutely subordinate to each other.
"It seems there's no room for negotiation."
Bai Ze shook his head regretfully, took a slight step, and saw a blade pierce through the air, crossing over the head.
The fierce and malevolent aura condensed into an invisible sharpness, clinging to the blade. The moment the blade's edge entered the eye, it felt as if countless sharp energies pierced the eye and penetrated the mind.
A sharp sound actually came from the pupils beneath the hood.
The invisible sharpness reflected by the blade is not an illusion. Under the influence of solidified divine will, that sharpness arrives before the blade's light, injuring people's eyes.
Bai Ze made no attempt to resist, and though he was struck by the sharp force, he remained completely unharmed, as if his eyes were made of iron and indestructible.
Immediately, an invisible wall of energy appeared, and the blades could not penetrate it even an inch.
Clang—
The blade flashed and disappeared in an instant. Maki Gensui retreated like a whirlwind, and when he stopped, he crouched on the ground like a wild beast, holding a katana in one hand and slowly drawing a wakizashi, or short sword, from behind him with the other.
The katana is like claws, the wakizashi is like teeth, the man is like a beast, the sword carries a murderous aura, and the murderous intent even forms a ferocious beast phantom on the body, coiled on the ground, poised to pounce on its prey.
A Seven-Star Martial Artist can solidify their spiritual power, allowing their martial arts divine will to interfere with reality. This illusory beast, condensing murderous intent and killing energy, is the manifestation of Zhenmu Xuanrui's divine will.
In terms of pure strength, he is inferior to Karl and Sanada Ryuzo, whom he had met before, and in fact, he is far inferior.
However, in terms of divine will, he is indeed far superior to those two.
"interesting."
Bai Ze watched this scene and said softly.
Even Karl and Sanada Ryuzo didn't receive a single compliment from Bai Ze, although this compliment wasn't entirely positive.
In terms of numerical strength, Maki Genrui is inferior to those two, but if he were to clash with either of them, Maki Genrui would very likely kill them with ruthless ferocity.
His skill was not strong, nor was his mental strength, but both were condensed by his divine will and combined with his murderous aura, turning into claws and fangs that would easily take lives.
This is an even more extreme form of martial arts than the Western Union's new martial arts.
No matter how extreme the Western Alliance New Martial Arts may be, its essence is still for the transformation of life level. Although most of the time it not only cannot prolong life but will shorten life, or even cause sudden death, the martial arts cultivated by Zhenmu Xuanrui are to squeeze out life force in exchange for fierce killing aura and destructive power.
He was a classic example of trading his life for power; dying of old age was out of the question for him, and it was almost impossible for him to break through to the next level.
From this perspective, Zhenmu Xuanrui's future is sealed, but for Bai Ze, this novel technique is a rare sight and can be described as "interesting".
As he spoke, Bai Ze ignored Takasugi Toichi, who was about to speak again to dissuade him, and continued walking.
His movement triggered the beast to reveal its most ferocious claws.
"kill!"
As ferocious beasts attacked and claws ravaged, the twin blades traced the most savage paths in an instant.
However, at that very moment, Bai Ze extended his palm, and a vast aura emanated from it, forming an overwhelming force field, which then receded in an instant.
The force field collapsed, forcibly pulling back the soaring beast. The large hand grabbed it, like an invisible shackle, seizing the beast's phantom by the neck.
Whether it was murderous aura or killing intent, it was on the verge of collapse under that probe and grab. The twin blades slashed, and the blades struck the outstretched arm, producing a continuous clanging sound, like metal clashing.
Its momentum was fierce; it came with great force and collapsed hastily.
One of the top experts among the loyalists was so easily defeated.
Everyone was astonished.
Takasugi Toichi gripped the sword at his waist, while Keikain Hideaki suddenly stood up, unfurling a bat-shaped fan. His energy surged, causing waves to surge and sweep across the sky.
"snort."
Bai Ze let out a soft snort and stomped his foot.
boom!
The ground shook violently, and the entire underground parking lot was trembling.
The body of the Dharma form appears enormous, but its weight is extremely light, let alone the size of an ordinary person at this time.
However, Bai Ze was already able to control gravity with his true qi. When he used his true qi and gravity to pull each other, a corresponding "weight" would be generated. The stronger his skill, the heavier his kick would be.
The ground shook, and the force rebounded, surging upwards and shattering the water ripples, causing the people on both sides to retreat.
At the same time, the five fingers clenched together, crushing the beast's phantom with unparalleled force, causing it to shatter instantly.
Taking advantage of the situation, Bai Ze advanced and bent his elbow, striking Zhenmu Xuanrui's body with a single blow. He sent Zhenmu Xuanrui flying like a cannonball against the wall of the secret chamber, creating a hole in it, and then flew out of the chamber.
Boom!Boom!Boom!
The ground trembled, and as Bai Ze continued forward, each step he took carried the force of an earthquake, as if the entire world was shaking.
An overwhelming aura swept over them. Hideaki Kakaiin was about to fight back again when his gaze met that of Hakutaku, and the whole world seemed to slow down in an instant.
His senses were suppressed and became incredibly dull. Bai Ze's approaching figure was like a flash of light in his eyes, impossible to catch.
With a single glance, he directly suppressed Hideaki Kakaiin's consciousness, rendering him unable to fight.
With a single punch, he defeated Shinki; with a single glance, he defeated Hanakain Hideaki. In the blink of an eye, he brought down two Seven-Star Martial Artists, and his already formidable aura continued to rise, as if he were about to swallow the world whole.
The people who were forced to retreat were now pressed against the wall. Although only their aura was spreading, they were now as if they were under heavy pressure, which made the wall crack and they were about to be embedded in it.
The only one who could remain calm was Takasugi Toichi.
Takasugi Toichi maintained a proper sitting posture throughout, and even when he saw Maki Genzui and Kakaiin Hideaki easily defeated, he did not make any rash moves.
Only when Bai Ze got within half a zhang did the swords finally come out!
The transition from extreme stillness to extreme movement is abrupt yet strangely fluid, like the blade being drawn from its sheath, separating the overwhelming and unparalleled force like the line between the sea and the sky.
Katori Shinto-ryu, Kyokui Iai, and the sword of Ungiri.
The blade's edge lacked any earth-shattering momentum; its only strength lay in its restrained, almost impenetrable quality, which revealed similarities to Gensui Maki's swordsmanship and even suggested a direct lineage with Muneshige Kamiizumi.
The solidified air wall was cut open, revealing a crack, but behind the air wall, there was still an invisible force field.
The two overlapping layers caused the sharp line of light to slow down at a visible speed, and the "sea and sky line" was widening.
Seeing this, Bai Ze raised his arm to block, applying both the air wall and the force field, causing that sharp edge to deflect.
The sharp light changed direction, slashing at Bai Ze's arm with a clang. The black robe sleeves, formed from true energy, surged, and in an instant, a blade of light burst forth, grazing Bai Ze's arm with a piercing friction sound before piercing straight through the heavy door of the secret chamber.
The sword's power was now outward, no longer concealed. While it appeared incredibly powerful, its actual threat level was far less than before.
Bai Ze continued his steps without stopping. As he took another step forward, he changed his stance with his raised arm, intending to grab the blade.
The force field and air wall shifted again, applying double pressure and freezing the katana.
However, Takasugi Toichi, having anticipated the move, withdrew, his katana tracing a treacherous path, slicing through the gaps in the force field and air wall like a snake, before retreating.
His eyes were clear and empty at this moment, without any thoughts or ideas, his mind was clear and transparent, and only instinct drove the knife in his hand, breaking free from the shackles of moves and the distractions of his own mind. Every move came from emptiness and nature.
Katori Shinto-ryu: Musou Genmyoken.
In the instant he retreated, Takasugi Toichi's energy surged, and he thrust his sword out again, the blade cutting into the wall of energy, his sword intent slicing into the true energy.
The reason why the true qi can be controlled so easily is due to Bai Ze's divine sense. The released true qi is actually connected with the spirit. At this moment, Gao Shan Dongyi cuts the intention with his sword, which is to kill the intention on the true qi.
The Musou Genmyoken is one of the most profound sword techniques of the Katori Shinto school. The concept of "no thought, no intention" applies not only to oneself but also to one's opponent.
For oneself, one should eliminate distracting thoughts; for the enemy, one should eliminate their intentions.
The blade became a straight line again, and the true energy dissipated wherever it went. Gao Shan Dong closed his eyes and controlled the sword with his spirit. Before the sword in his hand could break through the barrier of the force field, the sword intent had already touched the god of Bai Ze.
cut!
At this moment, though my eyes are closed, my mind is clear.
Takasugi Touichi sensed countless thoughts shattering before the sword intent—the resentment, fear, curses, worship, and so on.
Respect... a jumble of thoughts surged forth like a vast ocean.
A giant roulette wheel appeared in Takasugi Toichi's perception, divided into six paths, turning endlessly.
Thoughts of good and evil rise and fall on the roulette wheel, some wailing and cursing, others praising and singing.
Behind those thoughts of good and evil, another series of marks emerge.
Those are the losers!
Those who were defeated by Bai Ze, those who died at Bai Ze's hands, their images were imprinted in Bai Ze's mind, serving as the foundation supporting the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
While the Six Paths of Reincarnation may seem to symbolize the six paths of Buddhism, it actually symbolizes the loser, the one defeated by Bai Ze.
This symbolizes that all thoughts within the Six Paths of Reincarnation are under Bai Ze's control, and they are forever under Bai Ze's control.
Behind those marks, behind the Six Paths of Reincarnation—
A vast and boundless will emerged from which a phantom figure appeared.
"God willing-
—
An invisible force rippled outwards, and the figure pointed a finger, "—Difficult to defy!"
God's will is hard to violate!
As if a final verdict had been reached, that single finger strike shattered the blade intent that had invaded his mind.
In reality, Bai Ze also pointed out the will of Heaven with a single finger, and it was difficult to defy it.
There was nowhere to hide, and nothing to resist. This was a combination of words and law, and one's own martial arts. With a single finger, the sword's momentum suddenly leaked out, and that line of sharpness abruptly collapsed.
Clang!
The restrained sword energy erupted at this moment, cleaving the secret room in two. A piece of the blade flew out along with the sword energy, slicing through the floors above.
Under this finger, Takasugi Toichi felt that the world was vast but there was nowhere to hide, and everything shattered at his fingertip.
boom!
He felt as if he were under immense pressure, took a step back, and knelt on the ground, while that finger pointed directly at his brow.
"Meow!"
Embedded in the wall, Iwakura Tomomori cried out, "Please spare his life!"
The others also paled in shock.
Meanwhile, Takasugi Toichi knelt on the ground in a daze, feeling as if his consciousness was being shattered by that finger, collapsing and then rebuilding, and a sense of enlightenment suddenly appeared.
"surrender."
Bai Ze looked down at him, his indifferent voice carrying the power of magic.
Alas! I never imagined that I was actually an undercover agent planted by Lord Bai Ze.
Takasugi Toichi suddenly realized.
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