Zhan Ziji stood on the small boat, facing the wind. The jade lotus on his head was sparkling, his long beard fluttering, and his sleeves fluttering. Clouds and mist surged around him, and he truly looked like a true immortal.
He had long anticipated that Zhang Yu would not let him go. Seeing that sword light coming from afar, he took out a ruyi from his Star Bag and knocked it on the bow of the boat. The clouds and mist below the boat gathered, blocking that sword light.
This cloud and mist actually had its own mysteries. When an external force came, it could be borrowed for one's own use. He originally wanted to borrow the power of the flying sword to speed up his escape, but when he came into contact with it, he discovered that the power on the flying sword was integrated into one, and he could not borrow the slightest bit.
He did not dare to compete with that flying sword for fear of being dragged here. Therefore, he knocked the ruyi on the bow of the boat again and sped up to leave.
The speed of this small boat was extremely fast. Xu Chengtong could not catch up even if he did his best. Instead, he fell further and further behind. He cursed inwardly, This old thief actually still had such a trick up his sleeve!
After Zhan Ziji shook Xu Chengtong off, he looked down and saw that all around You City, battle flying boats from Kui Su were encircling and suppressing the people who were escaping.
He sighed inwardly. At this moment, he could not even protect himself, so he naturally could not care about these things. He only minded his own business and flew into the distance. However, when he was not far away from You City, he suddenly sensed something and turned back to look. He saw a white boat was chasing after him, and its speed was not the slightest bit slow.
His heart shivered slightly, and after some thought, he steered the small boat towards those flying boats that were in the midst of battle.
This small boat was extremely nimble, and because it was only three meters long, it was not very eye-catching. Using those flying boats as cover, it spun around like a nimble fish.
Zhang Yu stood in the middle of the white boat, his gaze fixed on that small boat. His choice of hearing was different from Zhan Ziji. Whenever he saw a flying boat from You City, he did not avoid it at all, choosing to directly crash into it.
Those flying boats that could not avoid it in time were immediately smashed to pieces by the white boat.
Compared to the fleeing people in You City, the flying boats on Kui Su's side were very disciplined. They recognized that the white boat was Zhang Yu's ride. When they saw that he was chasing after the small boat, they sent a message through the light. The flying boats immediately moved to the side and opened up a wide path for him.
On the flying ship in front, armored soldiers flew out from the avocado, forming a spiritual light screen in an attempt to stop Zhan Ziji.
Zhan Ziji cast a glance at them. These screens of light were nothing in front of him, but if he came into conflict with these soldiers now, he would definitely be held back here. Thus, he spurred on the flying boat, and with its small size, it suddenly sped up, passing through two flying boats.
When Zhang Yu saw this, a thought passed through his mind and a hole was melted on the white boat. A rotating Mysterious Weapon flew out with a 'swoosh' sound. It also passed through the gap between the two boats.
When the Dark Weapon was still some distance away from the small boat, it flickered for a moment before exploding.
At the same time, he took a step forward. His figure passed through the white boat and rushed forward like a ray of light.
At this moment, Zhan Ziji moved the clouds and mist, withdrawing the force of the impact. He used the momentum to propel the small boat. As a result, the small boat's speed became a little faster.
However, because it was a Mysterious Weapon that could destroy divine power, the light and heat from the explosion obviously blocked his senses.
In the light that was like the scorching sun, a person with a long sword in his hand stepped out. His body seemed to be moving slowly, but in reality, he leaned forward. At the same time, he unsheathed his sword. With a flash of light, he had already slashed in front of Zhan Ziji!
Zhan Ziji was also shocked. He never thought that Zhang Yu would use the Mysterious Weapon's explosion as an opportunity to catch up to him. However, he was different from the deacons in You City. His cultivation was one level higher after all. When he sensed Zhang Yu's appearance, he had already moved the clouds and mist on the boat as a shield.
However, when the sword light landed, his expression couldn't help but change.
Zhang Yu's sword contained an even more terrifying power and might. The mist alone couldn't block it at all. Even the small boat was in danger of being cut in half by the sword.
Sensing this, he immediately pointed the ruyi in his hand in front of him. As the magic tool lit up, his magic power surged in.
With the combination of these three, the sword's momentum was finally blocked by him.
However, he was still tense. Once the sword cultivator's attack was launched, it meant that there would be an endless stream of attacks coming from behind. If there was no end to it, it wouldn't stop. This was very difficult to deal with.
This was also why he had distanced himself from Zhang Yu earlier and was unwilling to fight him head-on.
Although Zhang Yu's slash was blocked by his opponent, he had already achieved his goal of closing in on his opponent. Subsequently, his sword aura began to unfold. Every slash of his sword contained the power to move mountains and overturn seas.
Under this sword move, the small boat Zhan Ziji steered seemed to be caught in a storm. It looked like it could capsize at any time.
However, his cultivation was profound, and his eyesight was brilliant. He was able to make the correct judgment for each of Zhang Yu's sword strikes, neutralizing and blocking the power within them. As he was still flying, he could still rely on turning and dodging to coordinate with his dodging.
Furthermore, he was extremely careful about one thing. Every time, he used the protection of his magic tool. He definitely wouldn't use his own magic power to fight Zhang Yu alone.
He deeply understood his own strengths and weaknesses, and had learned a lesson from the cultivator Zhang Yu had killed earlier. As a result, he was extremely careful with every step he took.
However, he also understood that it was impossible for someone who only focused on defense to ensure that they would not overlook anything. Moreover, Zhang Yu's heartforce seemed as deep as the sea. Even if they competed in a contest of attrition, Zhang Yu would not be able to hold out against him. If he did not have any other methods, he could be defeated at any time.
He hurriedly calculated for a moment. With a shift of his consciousness, a doppelganger appeared on the side. The doppelganger made a gesture, and a rainbow light spiraled out. Wherever it passed, it left a condensed white light that did not dissipate.
Zhang Yu did not pay attention to it. With a thought, he controlled the Cicada Sword to fly to meet the attack. With just one slash, the white light was cut in half.
Seeing this, the doppelganger made another gesture. The broken part of the white light dissipated in an instant, and another part grew out from the broken part and continued to entangle.
Zhang Yu's eyes flashed. The attack in front of him remained unchanged, and the Cicada Sword once again slashed at the long rainbow that extended over, easily cutting it in half. Then, it suddenly shot forward.
The doppelganger was still about to circulate his magic power, but the sword light passed over his head. After a few swings, it turned into a cloud of smoke and dissipated.
Zhan Ziji's expression did not change. He used the same trick again, and another doppelganger appeared on the field. However, after only holding on for a few breaths, it was destroyed by the Cicada Sword again.
Even though the doppelganger's combat power was limited, he did not give up on this method. Every few moments, he would summon another doppelganger and have it attack Zhang Yu together with his main body.
The main purpose of this was to make up for the flaws and loopholes that he might have exposed after defending for a long time. Apart from that, there was also a deeper purpose hidden within.
At this moment, Zhang Yu's eyes flashed. Zhan Ziji was very resilient. As expected of the person who could become the head of You City. Under his tide-like attacks, he could still hold on steadily. Even though this was also with the help of a ritual implement, if it were someone else, they might not be able to do it so flawlessly.
At the same time, he could vaguely sense that the reason why Zhan Ziji was able to hold on so steadily was because he still had determination in his heart. Perhaps he still had some tricks that he had not used, or perhaps he firmly believed that he could turn the situation around once he used them.
The two of them fought for a while longer before another doppelganger appeared. It charged over and attacked him together with the main body.
Zhang Yu continued to receive the battle with the Cicada Sword. After a few strikes, he killed the doppelganger. During the battle, he had already killed over a dozen doppelganger. This time, it seemed extremely normal.
However, at this moment, he gave up on the small boat he had been chasing. Instead, he turned around and swung his sword, stabbing towards a certain spot in the air. Then, he suddenly paused.
A moment later, there seemed to be smoke in front of the sword tip that had been pointed over. Zhan Ziji's figure appeared from there. He looked at Zhang Yu and sighed in disappointment. "I tried so hard to hide it, but you still managed to see through me."
At the same time, Zhan Ziji, who had been hiding in the boat, broke apart.
As it turned out, in that moment, he had used a body swapping technique to switch himself with his doppelganger and hid to the side, trying to trick Zhang Yu. But in the end, he did not succeed.
Zhan Ziji took a step back and then walked towards the small boat.
This time, Zhang Yu didn't stop him. He watched him walk onto the small boat step by step.
After Zhan Ziji stood on the boat, he spread his sleeves and sat down. Then, he lowered his head. His skin, flesh, tendons, and bones collapsed, turning into a wisp of smoke and dissipating. He had used his last breath of energy to disperse his body.
On the small boat, other than a pile of rotting Taoist robes, there was a star bag left there, not disappearing along with his life force.
Zhang Yu gently shook the sword in his hand and drew it back, returning it to its scabbard. Then, he summoned with his mind. After a while, the white boat flew over from afar.
He waved his sleeve and sent the small boat into the white boat. Meanwhile, he sat down in the main cabin and turned the boat around, flying back.
He gazed into the air. As the head seat, Zhan Ziji's cultivation was not weak at all.
If Taoist Yue was only curious and lost his sense of righteousness, then this person took care of both sides. However, he did not have any fighting spirit, only thinking about escaping. In this aspect, he was not much better than Taoist Yue.
Perhaps this was also because he had controlled You City for too long, always thinking about using tactics to resolve matters, to the extent that he instinctively avoided direct conflict.
From this perspective, there was actually a certain reason why true cultivators did not mix with the secular world.
However, from the root, this was also because their cultivation was not enough, and their path was unclear. Even though his cultivation was profound and his battle prowess was not weak, in terms of cultivation, he was actually far inferior to Bai Xiu, whom he had met previously.
While he was thinking, he saw a streak of light coming over. It was Xu Chengtong, who had hurried over. He opened the cabin door and let him in.
Xu Chengtong entered the main cabin and asked tentatively, "Patrol Master, I wonder if that Zhan Ziji …"
Zhang Yu said calmly, "He has already been killed by me."
Hearing this, Xu Chengtong was immediately relieved. Zhan Ziji was the head seat, and knew more secrets than he did. If this person surrendered, he would be much more useful than him.
However, even without Zhan Ziji, with You City, his usefulness was greatly reduced. He could not help but feel a sense of danger. At this moment, his thoughts turned, and he clasped his hands towards Zhang Yu, saying, "Patrol Master, You City still has many rare treasures hidden. They are now in the center of the city. I am willing to take them all out for you."
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