Chapter 656
9 The Ghostly White Bone Sword
Chen Jie looked up at the dense forest in front of him, frowned, and said:
"The terrain of Cheongyang County in Goryeo is treacherous, surrounded by mountains, making it an ideal place for an ambush."
He rode his Akhal-Teke horse into the dense forest of Qingyang County, and after traveling more than ten miles...
The trees on both sides of the road are becoming increasingly lush.
Although it wasn't dark yet, the light was blocked by the big trees, making the place seem gloomy.
in addition,
The forest was damp, and the ground was covered with a thick layer of dead leaves.
The road ahead became narrower and narrower, and only the outline of the road could be vaguely seen.
"No abnormalities have been found so far."
Kou Yin took out his binoculars and glanced ahead.
Unfortunately, the visibility in the dim, dense forest is very limited.
He had just put down his binoculars.
The Ferghana horses ridden by Chen Jie and Jian Wuming suddenly let out a neigh.
They raised their front legs high and stopped moving forward.
Akhal-Teke horses possess exceptional intelligence; their sensitivity to danger far surpasses that of humans.
Especially in such a natural environment, human intuition is easily suppressed.
However, the animals' survival instincts are not greatly affected.
"Watch out! There's an ambush 500 meters to our left!"
Jian Wuming leaped off his warhorse and looked to his left.
Swish-!
All twenty-eight warhorses stopped at this moment.
"They've got some nerve, daring to set up an ambush here!"
Chen Jie said calmly.
He sensed the danger earlier than others.
Whoosh!
At this moment, he sat motionless on the horse, his primordial spirit concentrated, and his divine sense probed forward.
really,
As Chen Jie's primordial spirit condensed, he quickly detected everything ahead.
Many figures shrouded in black clothing appeared in the bushes on both sides of the road.
At the same time, Chen Jie's divine sense detected the 'Vulcan Cannon' in the opponent's hand.
The muzzle of the 'Vulcan Cannon' was temporarily sealed, making it impossible for anyone to sense any danger.
but,
It is quite obvious that the Vulcan cannon's shells are already loaded.
"A Vulcan cannon!? What's going on? How come Ximentang's Vulcan cannon is here?"
Chen Jie used his divine sense to examine the condensed primordial spirit, then quickly withdrew it.
He has not yet truly broken through to the [Saint Realm]. Although he can condense his primordial spirit, he cannot maintain it for long.
but,
Upon closer inspection, he was astonished to discover that the opposing side was equipped with 'Vulcan cannons'.
The 'Vulcan Cannon' is a top secret of the Ximentang Arsenal.
Why did it appear on the Korean Peninsula?
Without time to think, he whispered sharply:
"Everyone be careful, the enemy has a 'Vulcan Cannon'!"
"It's our Ximentang's 'Vulcan Cannon,' with an effective range of two kilometers."
"Find the obstacle, quick—!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Jie rode his Akhal-Teke horse and immediately retreated.
After everyone dispersed and left the area covered by the 'Vulcan cannon' on the road.
Chen Jie stopped his warhorse and took a Barrett sniper rifle from the back of his personal guard.
He pulled back the magazine, raised his hand, and fired a shot.
throat!
The bullet, trailing a wisp of flame, left the barrel in an instant.
Although the Barrett's bullet caliber and range are inferior to the Vulcan cannon.
However, the two sides are now only 500 meters apart, and both the Vulcan cannon and the Barrett sniper rifle are within firing range.
The Barrett sniper bullet instantly traveled 500 meters and blew up a man in black who was lying in the bushes.
The man in black let out a miserable howl after being hit by the bullet.
His body was thrown five meters away by the shockwave from the sniper bullet.
Puff-!
The next moment, his body lay sprawled on the ground.
The sudden turn of events completely stunned everyone who was lying in ambush on the hillside to the west of the road.
"fire!"
When they realized that their ambush location had been completely exposed.
The leader and two vice leaders of the Nine Nether Sect suddenly jumped out.
next moment,
The other men in black followed the three cult leaders as they jumped out of their ambush.
They were all holding muskets made by the Japanese, and a nearby "Vulcan cannon" was firing fiercely in the direction where Chen Jie had just appeared.
Boom—Boom—!
A burst of gunfire erupted, accompanied by the sound of 'Vulcan cannons'.
"Hmph! The kinetic energy of Japanese musket bullets means their effective range is no more than 600 meters."
“You only have one Vulcan cannon, and it’s an assembled one. The cannonballs are also specially made by the Japanese, and its power is far inferior to that of the Vulcan cannon in Ximentang.”
"If you had dozens of Vulcan cannons, you might actually be able to hurt me at such close range."
"I'd like to see who you really are."
Bang bang—bang—!
Bullets from the Japanese muskets were fired at the spot where Chen Jie had just been standing.
After 500 meters, its lethality drops significantly.
Many bullets even fell to the ground, failing to cause any effective damage.
Even if Chen Jie had disappeared from the spot, and even if he had stood still, these Japanese muskets would not have posed any threat to him.
The assembled Vulcan cannon is powerful enough, but there is only one, so its destructive power is limited.
Even the three leaders of the Nine Nether Sect who were at the forefront of the charge pushed their speed to the limit and kept firing.
The bullets were barely capable of causing any damage.
But the bullets they fired from their muskets only came close to Chen Jie.
Once they get close to Chen Jie, they will be blocked by a powerful Dharma power, and their direction will be deflected.
If the bullet loses too much kinetic energy, it will be unable to penetrate Chen Jie's innate protective qi of the Horizontal Training Dharma Form.
of course,
Chen Jie knew very well that this was simply because the distance between the two sides was too great, and the Japanese muskets still used the old black powder, which was far less powerful than Ximentang's.
If these people are using Simon Hall's weapons, saturation fire could occur if the two sides get too close.
Therefore, Chen Jie had no choice but to avoid direct confrontation.
Bang, bang, bang—!
Chen Jie, holding a Barrett sniper rifle, fired five shots in succession.
Each shot could blow a man in black apart.
Next,
His feet lifted into the air, and he moved to the side as if he were walking on water.
The Akhal-Teke horse beneath him seemed to have a telepathic connection with him, following Chen Jie's every move without ever leaving his side.
In an instant,
Chen Jie then created distance between himself and the black-clad assassins who rushed towards him.
If the Akhal-Teke horse beneath him were to accelerate, it would be comparable to the full speed of a master of the Blood Refining Technique.
Chen Jie rode past at incredible speed, far beyond the reach of these men in black.
The distance between the two sides not only did not get closer, but actually widened again.
at this time,
Chen Jie rode his Akhal-Teke horse backwards and fired several shots in quick succession.
Three more bullets pierced through the three assassins in black.
These members of the Nine Nether Sect had not condensed any external avatars, nor were they wearing any armor.
Furthermore, even if they wear armor, a distance of over 500 meters cannot withstand the power of a Barrett sniper rifle.
In the blink of an eye, Chen Jie shot and killed ten people.
After ten shots, Chen Jie, caught up in the killing frenzy, pulled the trigger again.
unfortunately,
The Barrett sniper rifle magazine only had ten bullets, and I didn't expect it to run out so quickly.
Since mastering his martial arts, he has never worn titanium chainmail again, nor has he carried a gun or magazine. The lethality of firearms is only effective against those below the Blood Refining Core realm.
As for experts at the Blood Refining Realm or above, firearms alone are not enough to pose a threat to them.
With Chen Jie's current martial arts level, killing these people would be no difficult task.
but,
He must protect the warhorse and lure these men out.
Because of its unique terrain, this place is shielded from the detection of spiritual senses and divine thoughts.
Once someone escapes, they can conceal their presence and hide deep in the mountains and forests, making them very difficult to track down.
but,
Just as Chen Jie emptied his Barrett magazine, a gunshot rang out from the side.
However, Kou Yin, Cao Shaoqing, and others began to lead a fierce counterattack.
In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, they instantly killed more than a dozen men in black.
After Kou Yin and the others emptied their magazines, only the three cult leaders remained of the men in black who rushed down the hillside.
These three cult leaders possessed extremely high martial arts skills and an exceptionally strong sixth sense for danger.
After Kou Yin and Cao Shaoqing fired their shots, they were quickly evaded.
"Hmph! You're asking for death—!"
Jian Wuming snorted coldly, and his killing intent began to erupt.
He had just discovered that there were people lying in ambush ahead, and he was gathering his spiritual energy to find out exactly how many there were.
He is a true sword saint!
These people from the Nine Nether Sect wouldn't even be able to get past Chen Jie, let alone kill him.
He was just about to unleash his full power when Chen Jie unexpectedly fired the first shot, launching a fierce attack that wiped out the ambushing men in black, leaving only the three leaders alive.
The process may seem long, but it actually only takes a blink of an eye.
"Brother Jian! Capture him alive! I need to interrogate him!"
When Chen Jie saw Jian Wuming about to make a move, he couldn't help but shout.
Whoosh-!
Upon hearing Chen Jie's command, Jian Wuming pushed off with his feet, instantly launching himself into the air.
next moment,
He was like a falcon soaring in the sky, swooping down on the three remaining leaders of the Nine Nether Sect.
at the same time,
The Akhal-Teke horse beneath him reared up and let out a neigh.
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"Master, this is too difficult. Let's retreat!"
"withdraw!"
"You guys leave from the flanks, I'll cover the rear! Quick, get out of here and head into the woods."
Because Chen Jie and his companions were riding top-tier warhorses from the Mongolian grasslands.
Therefore,
If they retreat to the outer roads, they will easily be overtaken by warhorses.
If you want to escape, the chances of leaving through the woods are much greater.
The three leaders of the Nine Nether Sect were immediately terrified!
They were more than 200 meters away from where Chen Jie had been standing when they suddenly stopped.
Just now, the three cult leaders took the lead, using the cover of the fierce firing of the 'Vulcan Cannon' behind them to keep charging forward.
They charged very fast.
Unexpectedly, the dozens of people led by them were wiped out halfway through their charge.
Apart from those three, everyone else was wiped out.
How the hell can we assassinate someone like this?
Even when the target is still a few hundred meters away, all of our people are dead. How can we fight?
Escape is the priority!
The three realized what was happening and fled for their lives.
This also reflects that although the Nine Nether Sect is brave and fearless in battle, they are not afraid of death.
but,
However, they are not good at sneak attacks and assassinations.
Compared to the assassination methods of the Black Dragon Society of the East, the Nine Nether Sect is far inferior.
A true assassination must be carried out in a coordinated manner, with swift action and perfect teamwork.
They should have known something was wrong the moment Chen Jie countered with the Barrett.
If they didn't continue their charge but instead instantly disappeared into the forest, it would prevent anyone around Chen Jie from launching an effective counterattack.
Especially the Japanese ninjas, who could easily escape into the deep mountains and dense forests.
If the surrounding environment restricts spiritual perception, it is believed that no one can find their whereabouts.
have to say,
If this assassination team consists of top ninjas from the Japanese Black Dragon Society, Chen Jie could kill some of them, but he would have no way to wipe them out completely.
When he saw that only three people remained, Chen Jie frowned slightly.
Something's not right!
He had a strong sense of crisis.
These small fry in front of him, despite being equipped with Vulcan cannons, could not possibly pose a threat to him.
They weren't even qualified to threaten Chen Jie's safety.
"This group of people is probably cannon fodder, used to test the strength around me."
"The Japanese want to ambush me halfway. This group is definitely not the main force. There should be others waiting behind."
"Hmph! Could it be that Miyamoto Musashi will appear at this time?"
Chen Jie took a deep breath and squinted his eyes.
at this time,
When he saw the three leaders of the Nine Nether Sect, he panicked and fled into the woods.
At the same time, Jian Wuming, the sect leader of Kunlun Sword Sect, made his move and began to pursue them.
Chen Jie already knew that these three guys had no chance of escaping.
Jian Wuming is a true sword saint, with unfathomable martial arts skills.
Although he lost to Chen Jie, no one dared to underestimate the martial arts of a sword saint.
With him personally taking action, the three men in black had no chance of escaping.
Therefore,
Chen Jie wasn't worried at all; instead, he quietly waited for Jian Wuming to bring the three guys to him.
Upon seeing the Vulcan cannon, Chen Jie had some guesses in his mind.
It seems that the Japanese paid a heavy price to infiltrate the Ximentang arsenal.
They even obtained the blueprints for the 'Vulcan Cannon', but unfortunately they lacked the technology to manufacture the shells and were unable to produce the cannon shells.
As a result,
This resulted in the assembled Vulcan cannon being significantly weaker.
"Hmm? These three men in black who are leading the group are actually quite skilled in martial arts. If we were to talk about martial arts in general, they would be considered top-tier experts."
Seeing the fight not far away, Chen Jie was immediately surprised.
He originally thought that if Jian Wuming made a move, he should be able to take down these three guys instantly.
but,
In reality, the two sides fought fiercely, and there was no one-sided crushing defeat.
The three men in black carried strangely shaped longswords that looked like bare bones.
His swordsmanship was unpredictable and elusive, like a ghost from hell, appearing and disappearing without a trace.
The three of them worked together, forming a net-like barrier around them, which actually blocked Jian Wuming's attack.
of course,
Chen Jie could tell at a glance that Jian Wuming had not used his full strength. The nine swords on his back did not move, and he did not even unleash the power of a sword saint.
"Nine Netherworld White Bone Sword!"
Kou Yin was greatly surprised after he saw the three men's swords clearly.
"My lord, this is the sword technique of the Nine Nether Sect. The sword moves are cunning and unpredictable, fierce and vicious, like ghosts descending upon the world, and as fast as lightning!"
"When the three of them join forces to form a sword formation, their power is extremely strong."
"The Nine Nether Sect is a branch of the Netherworld Sect, and the Netherworld Sect and the Kunlun Sword Sect once had a connection."
"The nameless senior controlled the situation and did not kill anyone. He probably wanted to know the specific situation of the Netherworld Sect."
"However, I believe he should be able to capture these three quickly—!" (End of Chapter)