Wu Tong vs. the Two Saint Kings
The Wind and Thunder Saint King, Lai Bude, and the Mountain and Marsh Saint King, Xie Xian, knew well that this battle was a matter of life and death. Exchanging a glance, they understood each other instantly. Two piercing whistles split the air as the pair leapt forward, palms thrusting out like lightning, swift and fierce.
Wu Tong silently praised their skill. With a flick of his left arm and a pivot of his steps, he slashed horizontally, then thrust forward directly at their chests. The two were forced to withdraw hastily, leaping back five or six steps to guard themselves.
But Wu Tong did not relent. He sprang forward like a nimble ape, letting out a loud shout as he attacked. His palms followed his motion, unleashing a flurry of strikes. He abruptly unleashed "Eight Wastes and Nine Regions," a move from the Northern Sea Palm technique. "Eight Wastes" referred to the eight directions — east, west, south, north, northeast, southeast, northwest, southwest — and "Nine Regions" symbolized the lands of the world. As this strike was released, a gust of fierce wind roared to life, a sweeping attack that came fast and hard.
Startled by his momentum, the two Saint Kings had no choice but to go all out. Desperately, they brought forth their most treasured skills. Fists, palms, claws, finger strikes — every technique they had was thrown into the fray.
Lai Bude unleashed his Eagle Claw Technique, striking unpredictably. Wu Tong, momentarily distracted, felt a rip as a corner of his robe was torn off. Lai Bude sneered viciously and narrowed his eyes, murmuring coldly, "We'll see who survives this."
Xie Xian, meanwhile, performed his Iron Sand Palm, a lethal technique. His palms roared through the air with killing intent.
Though both foes were vicious and powerful, Wu Tong's inner energy was deep and boundless. With a twist and redirect of his palms, he seized the opening and soared upward. Midair, he executed the move "Crossing Mountains and Pressing Seas." His body flipped as he descended, twin palms crashing downward like thunderbolts. The strike was immense and unstoppable, trailing trails of force through the air.
Just then, several bursts of energy streaked toward him — thrown weapons from nearby hall masters. Yet Wu Tong remained unfazed. His circulating energy had formed a protective aura; the projectiles shattered against it before they could touch him.
The two Saint Kings were shocked. Their stances had only just stabilized, and now they were forced to endure his full force head-on. With no tricks left, it was brute strength against brute strength. All four palms clashed in a thunderous impact.
BOOM! BOOM!CRACK! CRACK!
Both men were sent flying like rag dolls. Their bodies crashed to the ground with heavy thuds, kicking up clouds of dust. Their organs crushed, both died on the spot.
At the same time, the two hall masters who had thrown hidden weapons were being brutally beaten by Liu Yun and Ling Xian'er. Though the two women spared their lives, they were left severely injured, groaning in pain and unable to rise. This day marked a divine punishment for the wicked.
Aftermath and Revelation
Witnessing the carnage, the cultists of the Western Sect dropped to their knees in terror, crying out for mercy:
"Spare us, my lords!""We were only following orders!""We were just trying to survive…"
Their former ferocity was gone. Now, they were trembling dogs.
The tribal elders frantically searched for their daughters. Survivors sobbed with joy, though not all had found their missing kin.
Chief Roge led the tribesfolk in giving thanks."Thank you, Master Wu, for helping retrieve our daughters."
Wu Tong replied, "It was my duty. No thanks needed."
Roge added, "But many girls from other tribes are still missing. We beg Master Wu to lend your strength and save more lives!"
The situation had grown far beyond expectations. Wu Tong frowned in thought.Where had the other girls gone?
"I will do what I can," he said. "Let's ask these people where the others were taken."
At that moment, a few elders dragged over the two injured hall masters, now tightly bound.
Liu Yun declared, "You scum abducted innocent girls — the heavens won't forgive you. Speak the truth, or these tribesmen will show you no mercy!"
The Western Sect members cried out again, groveling:
"Please spare us!""We were just following orders!""We only did it to eat…"
Ling Xian'er called out loudly, "Anyone who knows where the other women were taken — speak now, or die!"
The cultists looked at each other, hesitating. Then a young man suddenly blurted, "We split into two forces! Our group was led east by Wind and Thunder Saint King Lai Bude and Mountain and Marsh Saint King Xie Chang. The other force was led west by Heaven and Earth Saint King Su Song and Sun and Moon Saint King You De. Only the Law Kings and hall masters know the exact locations!"
Ling Xian'er shouted, "You're smart. You may go. Head east and never look back!"
The young man quickly turned and fled.
She then addressed the others: "You all committed terrible crimes. Death may be spared, but punishment is due. What should be done with you?"
Liu Yun said, "Here's the deal. Anyone who helps us find out where those women were taken — you'll be spared and can leave!"
As the saying goes — when disaster strikes, even birds scatter.
A burly man stepped forward. "Hall Master Li, Hall Master Qian, we've worked together for years. You heard the lady. I'll get to the point. Heaven and Earth Saint King Su Song and Sun and Moon Saint King You De — where did they go?"
Li and Qian exchanged a look.
Li Hall Master barked, "Guo Xiao, you traitor! You're no longer one of us!"
Qian snapped, "I treated you well! I brought you into the gang! You should be grateful we gave you a life as bandits!"
Guo Xiao retorted, "In these chaotic times, we commoners had nowhere to go, so we turned to banditry just to survive. But the Western Sect turned out to be a den of devils — robbing, raping, doing every vile act under heaven. A 'holy sect'? Ha! More like a cult!"
Then he growled, "If you won't talk, don't blame me for being ruthless!"