Zhou Wen arrived in front of Forbidden City's main gate and saw many people gathered outside. They were all here to watch the battle, but because the city gate was sealed, no one could enter.
The Meridian Gate was tightly closed and guarded by the Xia Family. There were four gates in the Forbidden City, but usually only the Meridian Gate could be opened. The other three gates could only be opened when there was a certain opportunity. Therefore, only the Meridian Gate could be used to enter and exit the Forbidden City.
"Zhou Wen, Young Master Xia is already waiting for you in the city. Please enter," the Xia family guard said to Zhou Wen.
Zhou Wen carried the log and was about to walk in when he was stopped by the guard.
"You can enter, but the item has to be left outside," the guard said as he pointed at the log on Zhou Wen's shoulder.
"Does your Xia family take away your opponent's weapon before a duel?" Zhou Wen said indifferently.
The moment Zhou Wen said that, the onlookers immediately roared with laughter. Although they didn't believe that Zhou Wen would really use such a huge club as a weapon, it didn't stop them from despising the Xia family's tyranny.
"Let him in," a middle-aged man guarding the gate said to the guard.
Only then did the guards allow Zhou Wen to carry the log into Forbidden City.
"Old man, is it really okay to let him in like this? If there's really something wrong with that piece of wood like Liuchuan said, wouldn't it be very disadvantageous for Liuchuan? "The middle-aged man said to Old Master Xia, who was sitting on the city gate tower waiting to watch the battle.
"It's fine. This is the Forbidden City. Even if Leng Zongzheng is hiding in that log, he can forget about escaping unscathed today," Old Master Xia said indifferently.
On a tall building far away from the Forbidden City, Shen Yuchi was looking at the situation at the Meridian Gate with a high-powered telescope.
Because they couldn't enter the Forbidden City, even if they went to the Meridian Gate, they wouldn't be able to see anything.
"Where's Siyuan? What do you think the outcome of this battle will be?" Shen Yuchi lowered his binoculars and asked Qiao Siyuan when he saw Zhou Wen enter the Meridian Gate.
"I believe that regardless of the outcome today, it will probably be very difficult for Zhou Wen to walk out of Forbidden City," Qiao Siyuan answered.
Xiao Yuchi didn't comment and continued to observe the situation in the Forbidden City with the telescope.
However, there was a mysterious force interfering with the Forbidden City. They could only see the part above the roof, not the specific situation inside.
Zhou Wen walked through the Meridian Gate and saw five White Jade Buildings leading to the Gate of Supreme Harmony. Xia Liuchuan was standing in front of it.
After passing through the Gate of Supreme Harmony, he arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony. However, he didn't know if the situation in Forbidden City had changed after the dimensional storms.
Zhou Wen looked around but didn't see any dimensional creatures.
"There's no need to look. There are no dimensional creatures in Forbidden City. You can rest assured and fight me with all your might," Xia Liuchuan said.
"That's great. However, since it's a decisive battle at the peak of Forbidden City, let's go to a higher place to fight. I think it's quite high there. Why don't we go there?" Zhou Wen said as he pointed in the direction of the corner tower.
"No need to go through so much trouble." As Xia Liuchuan spoke, a sword appeared in his hand. "This sword's name is Ancient Pure Hook. It's a manifestation of a Mythical Companion Beast. I believe you also have a Mythical Companion Beast, so I won't avoid it."
With that said, Xia Liuchuan stabbed at Zhou Wen with his sword. He was a straightforward person who attacked without any hesitation.
The sword beam was like snow. His body and sword seemed to instantly appear in front of Zhou Wen. It was unbelievably fast.
Although Zhou Wen was good at movement techniques, it was impossible for him to dodge such a fast sword while carrying such a heavy piece of wood. Therefore, Zhou Wen could only draw his saber to meet it.
Clang!
The saber and sword clashed. Zhou Wen's figure remained motionless, but Xia Liuchuan took a few steps back.
It wasn't that Zhou Wen's strength was stronger than Xia Liuchuan's, but that the piece of wood he was carrying was too heavy. It pressed down on his body, so he didn't retreat.
Although Xia Liuchuan retreated, his figure didn't scatter. He tapped the ground with his toes and brandished his sword again. His sword technique was swift and fierce like a ghost.
Zhou Wen's saber technique wasn't slow either. He held the piece of wood with one hand and brandished his saber with the other. The saber and sword constantly collided as Zhou Wen advanced step by step, gradually approaching the Gate of Supreme Harmony.
Zhou Wen wanted to give it a try at the Hall of Supreme Harmony. After all, the Hall of Supreme Harmony was the most honorable place in Forbidden City. It was most likely the peak of Forbidden City.
Furthermore, there was only one Hall of Supreme Harmony, but there were four Corner Towers. If the Hall of Supreme Harmony didn't work, it wouldn't be too late for him to consider heading to the Corner Towers.
"To be able to master such a mature and steady saber technique at such a young age, this Zhou Wen is indeed extraordinary." Old Master Xia narrowed his eyes as though he was admiring a treasure.
"Zhou Wen once defeated John, who contracted a Guardian. His strength is indeed extraordinary. Furthermore, according to our investigations, he has more than one or two Mythical Companion Beasts on him," the middle-aged man said.
"The stronger he is, the better," Old Master Xia said with a smile.
Zhou Wen originally hoped to fight his way to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, but Xia Liuchuan clearly wouldn't be suppressed by him.
Xia Liuchuan's figure suddenly changed as he appeared behind Zhou Wen like a phantom and stabbed at his back.
Zhou Wen carried the log and moved too slowly. He didn't have the time to turn around, but he didn't plan on turning around. He swung his saber and blocked Xia Liuchuan's strike.
Xia Liuchuan didn't continue attacking as he looked at Zhou Wen's back and said, "The log on you is too heavy. Why don't you put it down and fight again?"
Zhou Wen turned around and said to Xia Liuchuan, "I'll naturally put it down when it's time to put it down."
Xia Liuchuan didn't say anything else. However, the Pure Hook Sword in his hand emitted a strange glow. It was like a holy sword, making one have the urge to prostrate themselves in worship.
This time, Xia Liuchuan attacked again, but it wasn't that easy to deal with. When the Bamboo Blade and the Pure Hook Sword met, Zhou Wen felt his hand tremble as he involuntarily took a few steps back. The Bamboo Blade nearly flew out of his hand.
"The Pure Hook Sword is known as the Noble and Unparalleled Sword. It can give me Mythical power," Xia Liuchuan said as he brandished his sword again.
With a thought from Zhou Wen, Doctor Darkness had already transformed into a soul and possessed him. Zhou Wen brandished his saber again to meet it. Although he was still forced back by the Pure Hook Sword, he wasn't as pathetic as before.
"If you have any abilities, just use them all. There's no need to hide them," Zhou Wen said to Xia Liuchuan as he held his saber.
"I'll do as you say." Xia Liuchuan beckoned with his left hand and another sword appeared in his hand.
This sword was different from the Pure Hook Sword. It was a small sword that was only about sixty centimeters long. It wasn't as gorgeous as the Pure Hook Sword, and it seemed to carry a sinister aura.
"The sword's name is Evil-Slaying. It's also a manifestation of a Mythical Companion Beast. After so many years of cultivation, most of my techniques are on these two swords," Xia Liuchuan said as he looked at the sword in his hand in a daze.
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