Swoosh!
Swoosh!
Swoosh!
Golden蛊虫 (Gǔchóng) arrowheads shot from the Gu master's hands, moving with incredible speed, like streaks of golden lightning.
For an ordinary person, these arrows would have pierced them through and through.
However, Yan Shouyi, seated on San Yuan's back, had no need to worry about them.
Dodging was left to San Yuan, while Yan Shouyi intermittently unleashed his Palm Thunder to disrupt the Gu master's attacks, simultaneously contemplating his counter-strategy.
Seeing his attacks repeatedly miss, the Gu master showed signs of annoyance.
He drew his longbow again, and this time, three arrowheads materialized on the bowstring!
Three arrows shot out simultaneously. The Gu worms at the tips of the arrowheads spread their wings, enabling them to control the arrow's direction, even making ninety-degree turns!
This significantly increased San Yuan's pressure. It spun in the air with Yan Shouyi, needing three full rotations to shake off the pursuing arrows.
"Chirp!"
San Yuan unusually urged Yan Shouyi, as if it too was nearing its limit.
Although this new body was considerably more powerful than before, San Yuan still needed time to adapt. Achieving this much was already quite remarkable.
It was telling Yan Shouyi that if he didn't devise a way to deal with the Gu master soon, they would be in trouble.
"San Yuan, give me some more time."
Yan Shouyi's mind raced, his eyes fixed on the Gu master, searching for a weakness.
However, the Gu master offered no such opportunity. He drew his bow again, and this time, the golden arrowheads on the string tripled, totaling nine!
Nine arrows completely filled the bow, leaving no space for another.
The golden Gu worms at the tips of the arrowheads had their pincers opening and closing in eagerness, while the golden Gu worms at the rear of the arrows occasionally spread their wings, ready to control the wind and chase San Yuan.
San Yuan grew anxious. It wasn't worried for itself, but for Yan Shouyi!
Swish, swish, swish, swish...
Nine arrows were unleashed, pursuing San Yuan.
San Yuan could only flap its wings and accelerate, but the arrows closely followed, even attempting to corner and intercept it.
Just as San Yuan began to panic, Yan Shouyi finally conceived a plan!
He shouted, "San Yuan, take me to the Gu master's head!"
San Yuan didn't ask why or what for. The brothers communicated telepathically and trusted each other implicitly; they simply followed orders.
Thus, San Yuan carried Yan Shouyi and flew over the Gu master's head.
The moment they passed over the Gu master's head, Yan Shouyi leaped from San Yuan's back!
Without the burden of Yan Shouyi's hundred-plus-kilogram frame, San Yuan's pressure was significantly reduced. It accelerated, easily outdistancing the pursuing arrows.
Yan Shouyi landed beside the Gu master and first slashed at his neck with his sword!
The Gu master remained unfazed. The golden Gu worms on his neck emitted a golden ripple, as if the worms were enhancing their own defense.
Clang!
The Zanpakuto, burning with Li Fire, struck the Gu master's neck but produced a metallic clang, causing no damage whatsoever!
The next moment, the golden Gu worms on the Gu master's neck astonishingly clamped down tightly onto the blade of the Zanpakuto!
Although they couldn't directly gnaw through the Zanpakuto, their strong teeth held the blade firmly, preventing Yan Shouyi from pulling it free, no matter how hard he tried!
The Li Fire incinerated many golden Gu worms, but they replaced themselves relentlessly, showing no fear of death!
A grunt escaped the Gu master's throat, as if mocking Yan Shouyi's overestimation of his abilities.
Yet, Yan Shouyi's face showed no sign of tension.
If he couldn't pull out the Zanpakuto, he immediately released his grip.
However, he didn't retreat or create distance from the Gu master, as doing so would inevitably turn him into a sitting duck under the Gu master's longbow.
At this moment, only close-quarters combat could neutralize the Gu master's advantage.
But the Gu master possessed an even greater advantage: his entire body was covered in golden Gu worms, rendering him impervious to blades and water, even immune to the Zanpakuto. How could Yan Shouyi, now unarmed, possibly harm him?
"Hmph!"
The Gu master grunted again and threw a punch at Yan Shouyi.
But his movements were sluggish, like a puppet on strings.
Yan Shouyi easily dodged and, in turn, grabbed the Gu master's arm, throwing him forcefully to the ground with an over-the-shoulder slam!
With a "bang," several golden Gu worms fell from the Gu master's body.
Those that were shaken off flew outward, losing their direction upon landing, scattering like headless flies.
The Gu master hit the ground, angered. He raised his hand, and the golden Gu worms beneath him immediately converged on his arm, transforming into a sharp golden sword in the blink of an eye!
Swish!
The Gu master slashed at Yan Shouyi. This golden sword, formed from the convergence of golden Gu worms, actually made a cutting sound through the air!
Yan Shouyi easily dodged and then punched the Gu master in the chest!
San Yuan, soaring in the sky, became anxious.
The Zanpakuto couldn't penetrate the Gu master's body, but now Yan Shouyi was using his fists?
Were fists as effective as the Zanpakuto?
As San Yuan worried, it saw the Gu master lying on the ground tremble!
All the golden Gu worms on his body seemed to be stunned, falling off like scales, one after another.
What was happening?
San Yuan couldn't understand.
Then, Yan Shouyi delivered several more punches!
Each punch landed with a solid thud, eliciting groans!
Suddenly, San Yuan understood.
It was Qi Jin, or internal force!
Although it appeared as though the punches were hitting the defense of the golden Gu worms, Yan Shouyi's power had already penetrated them, landing squarely on the Gu master's body!
The Gu master's body was already highly decomposed and incredibly fragile, unable to withstand Yan Shouyi's assault!
With his main body injured, the golden Gu worms descended into utter chaos.
Yan Shouyi, gaining the upper hand, revealed a slight smile.
He said with a hint of apology, "Forgive my intrusion, junior!"
As his words fell, his fists rained down on the Gu master's chest!
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Every punch was Qi Jin!
Every punch pierced through the golden Gu worms, inflicting immense suffering on the Gu master's body!
Yan Shouyi's fists became faster and faster, to the point where his arms were reduced to mere afterimages.
On the ground, the Gu master's body trembled incessantly, as if enduring great pain.
Suddenly, Yan Shouyi shouted and brought his fists together, smashing them down forcefully!
BOOM!!!
The stone slabs on the ground instantly shattered, and a visible shockwave of dust spread outwards. The Gu master was embedded into the ground!
Finished and done!
Yan Shouyi retracted his fists, panting as he looked at the Gu master on the ground.
The Gu master slowly opened his mouth and exhaled a turbid breath.
Then, his head listlessly slumped to the side.
This fellow was completely dead!