HEAVEN SWORD DRAGON SABRE Book 2 of 2

The Hopes Of Four Women On The Boat Part 2

When the Three Emissaries were about to leap back to evade, Zhang Wuji returned the Yitian Sword into its scabbard on his waist, while simultaneously reached out and snatched the Tulong Saber back. These four movements: loosing the Saber, pulling the Sword, returning the Sword, and snatching the Saber back, were executed swiftly, lightning fast; based on the seventh level of 'qian kun da nuo yi'.

"Ah!" the Persian Three Emissaries exclaimed in amazement. Their internal energy was not as strong as Zhang Wuji's; as soon as they opened their mouths, three Sheng Huo Ling were pulled away by the Tulong Saber. Three people quickly exerted their internal energy to pull back the Sheng Huo Ling; once again the four of them were locked in a stalemate situation.

Suddenly Zhang Wuji felt that pricking pain in his chest again. This time he had anticipated the attack, so that his grip on the precious saber was not loosened. These two attacks were tangible, he could feel it; but in reality they were formless attacks. A thread of cold air broke through his 'jiu yang shen gong' defense line, straight to his internal organs. He knew it was the Persian Three Emissaries' cold 'yin' internal energy, concentrated into a singular point and entered his body via the Sheng Huo Ling.

When a 'yin' type of energy attack a 'yang' one, it might not necessarily be able to penetrate the 'jiu yang shen gong' defense. However, his 'jiu yang shen gong' was protecting his whole body, while the 'yin' energy was concentrated like a thin silk thread, drilling through his defense system. It was difficult to guard against, as well as difficult to bear. For example, the elephant has great strength, yet even a woman or a small child will be able to prick its skin with a small embroidered needle. As the 'yin' energy entered the body, it would disperse immediately; but this prick could really cause the pain to enter the bones.

Huiyue Shi successively sent out two attacks of 'tou gu zhen' [bone penetrating needle] internal energy. She was astonished to see the opponent resisted her attacks seemingly without too much effort. Although Miaofeng Shi's left hand was free, his entire strength was actually concentrated to his right arm; so that his left hand was no different from if it was paralyzed.

Zhang Wuji realized that if this deadlock situation continued and while the enemy keep repeatedly sending this needle-like 'yin' energy attacks, he would not be able to hold on in the end; yet he did not have any real idea on how to get out of this situation. He heard Xie Xun's heavy breathing behind him, and realized he was walking step-by-step closer; apparently he meant to strike the enemy to help Zhang Wuji. However, by this time the four people's entire bodies were covered with their internal energy; if Xie Xun struck the enemy, it would be the same as striking Zhang Wuji, and therefore, he did not dare to act recklessly.

"This situation is dangerous," Zhang Wuji thought, "Getting Yifu away from this place is more important." Thereupon with a clear voice he said, "Xie Da Xia, although these Persian Three Emissaries' martial art is marvelous, it is not difficult for me to escape alone. Would you please leave for the time being, after I'm done, I will return the precious saber to you."

The Persian Three Emissaries were even more alarmed to hear him open his mouth as if nothing happened, while in reality he was exerting his entire internal energy.

Xie Xun asked, "Shao Xia, what is your honored surname and great given name?"

Zhang Wuji thought that if he let himself known, out of his deep love toward him, his Yifu would certainly stake it all to fight the Persian Three Emissaries; hence, controlling his emotion he said, "My surname is Zeng, given name Ahniu. Xie Da Xia, you haven't left; could it be that you are afraid I might embezzle your treasured saber?"

Xie Xun laughed aloud and said, "Zeng Shao Xia [young hero Zeng], you don't need to incite me. You and I have the same guts; Xie Xun is very happy that in his sunset years he can have a friend like you. Zeng Shao Xia, I am going to use the 'qi shang quan' [seven-injury fist (technique)] to strike that woman. As I send out my strength, you can let the Tulong Saber go."