Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 520 - 64: The Extreme Night Sea Spirit Show transforms into the Spiritual Fish, Blockade and Lobbying! (10,000-word Da Zhang)_2

Chapter 520: Chapter 64: The Extreme Night Sea Spirit Show transforms into the Spiritual Fish, Blockade and Lobbying! (10,000-word Da Zhang)_2

At the same time, the remaining three martial artists found themselves clutching at thin air.

They were equally deceived by Ji Zixuan’s "Talisman Illusion."

"So it is her, the Phantom Assassin under Princess You Ruo from the past life!" Zhao Xing stared below, "Phantom Assassins have bizarre techniques, mastering numerous methods, especially adept at utilizing talismans."

Being able to integrate talismans into combat is not something just anyone can accomplish.

Perfect timing and profound knowledge of talismans are essential, making it nearly impossible to use another’s talismans, which means Ji Zixuan herself must be a master in talisman crafting.

"It is not yet a Talismanic Spell Body, just a Talismanic Illusion Body, but it’s enough to deceive these people. And she is fast, seems like I don’t need to intervene." Zhao Xing thought to himself.

Bishui Daoist Academy, one of the Great Zhou’s seventy-two Daoist academies, graduating with honors from this academy is as difficult as Zhao Xing achieving first place during his training under the Military Minister of Agriculture.

The following battle proceeded as Zhao Xing predicted.

In the fight, Ji Zixuan deployed four talismanic illusion bodies, making it impossible to discern the real from the fake.

Zhao Xing, with his Life Soul Heavenly Eye, was the only one who could distinguish her true form.

The rest were completely played with by Ji Zixuan.

The four magicians on the ship couldn’t land a single spell on Ji Zixuan, and using area-effect spells was out of the question with teammates still around.

"Puh—"

Soon enough, the second close combat martial artist died, stabbed by Ji Zixuan and falling off the ship.

She perfectly utilized the Bishui Sword Technique and Talismanic Illusion Body to toy with the four close combat martial artists and the four magicians on the ship.

By the time she killed the third person, the four magicians on the ship were already considering retreat.

"Disengage! Set sail!"

One of the fire element magicians quickly unhooked the tow chain from the Arrowfish Flying Boat.

Then he turned, attempting to maneuver the flying boat to escape.

"Swish—"

Ji Zixuan flicked her left hand, multi-tasking, and a flying knife instantly pinned itself to the back of the fire element magician.

"Buzz—"

The blood-stained flying knife quivered endlessly, pierced into the door panel.

"The Bishui Sword Technique is deftly executed, the Talismanic Illusion Body used flawlessly, and she can still divert attention to throw a flying knife. She took on eight opponents and still had strength to spare." Zhao Xing commended.

"Heroine, spare us!"

The other three on the flying boat had their mental defenses collapse and began to beg for mercy.

Ji Zixuan remained silent, swiftly killing the remaining martial artist before leaping onto the flying boat.

Getting close to a magician meant certain death for them.

"Puh, puh, puh—"

The three magicians were instantly run through and felt a chilling coldness.

Without control, the Blood Shadow Flying Boat came to a halt.

But the Arrowfish Flying Boat where Murong Xue was stationed started to plunge uncontrollably.

"Lift!"

Zhao Xing employed the Gang Wind Skill, forcibly supporting the flying boat.

It carried some important items he could not allow to be destroyed.

Zhao Xing revealed himself using magic, making Ji Zixuan realize he was already beside the Blood Shadow Flying Boat.

"When did he get beside me..." Ji Zixuan’s pupils contracted.

She was seventh-rank, but she prided herself on being able to keep herself alive, possibly even kill, in front of a sixth-rank.

But Zhao Xing, as a sixth-rank, was just a clone, yet she couldn’t detect his presence, silently lurking beside her.

"You did well." Zhao Xing’s gaze landed on Ji Zixuan.

"Thank you for the praise, Senior Brother." Ji Zixuan bowed her head, unable to read Zhao Xing, though he saw through her true form at a glance.

His strength is far greater than I imagined... Ji Zixuan thought to herself.

...

The Arrowfish Flying Boat was unusable; it had been damaged by the harpoon. After clearing up the aftermath, Zhao Xing, Ji Zixuan, and Murong Xue switched to the Blood Shadow Flying Boat.

The Blood Shadow Flying Boat was a standard divine weapon, better suited for charging and fighting than the Arrowfish Flying Boat.

After everything was done, Murong Xue felt uneasy, as it was Ji Zixuan who killed everyone. She did nothing the entire time, just adjusted the flying boat’s flight posture with the Wind Skill at the beginning, almost causing it to crash eventually.

"Why didn’t you take action earlier?" Zhao Xing approached Murong Xue.

He remained "offline," but was never entirely disconnected; upon returning, he could understand the previous conversations on the flying boat.

"I thought they were all people of Great Zhou, so..." Murong Xue said.

"What are your thoughts now?" Zhao Xing asked, knowing Murong Xue wasn’t a military officer, probably never been on a battlefield, hailing from a prominent family, undoubtedly well protected since childhood.

"If I had the strength, I would teach them a lesson and make them leave." Murong Xue said, "Killing isn’t the best solution."

"What if they ignore your reasoning, obtain a fortuitous encounter in a few days, and come back stronger to trouble you? What would you do then?" Zhao Xing asked.

"I..." Murong Xue opened her mouth but hesitated.

"Say what you mean, no need to be reserved." Zhao Xing said.

"The Minister of Agriculture relies on heaven for sustenance, aids the weak for the people, and must uphold a merciful heart." Murong Xue said, "Master, you are too cold and cynical."

Zhao Xing nodded, "Minister of Agriculture serves the people, you are right. Mercy must be selective, but open your eyes and look at Pocket World Gate. Can commoners enter the Ten Suns Cave Heaven?"

"In my eyes, the Minister of Agriculture does not rely on heaven for sustenance but fights against heaven and earth for food!"

"If the world enjoys plentiful rain and harvests every year, why would there be a need for the Minister of Agriculture?"

"Master, you are the Military Minister of Agriculture; naturally, you are accustomed to fights," Murong Xue said, pouting, "The court should not allow such killings, this rule is improper."

Zhao Xing chuckled, this stubborn girl couldn’t discern right from wrong, so she shifted the blame to the system.

"Arguing with me is futile; neither of us sets the rules." Zhao Xing said, "Instead of complaining, you should adapt, become stronger, and strive to be someone who can set the rules."