CHAPTER 1097: CHAPTER 1097: MEDICINE PAVILION

Xiao Zheng looked over and saw that there weren’t many disciples of the Medicine King Valley around the pavilion; it seemed they had all been drawn away by Long Qie and Titan.

However, those who remained were not weak either. Several true disciples were emitting very powerful auras, having already reached the Grandmaster Realm.

Moreover, there was an even more formidable presence. Although not outside, Xiao Zheng could clearly sense the intense life force emanating from them.

Such an aura could only be emitted by a quasi-Martial Saint, even stronger than a Peak Grandmaster!

"The Medicine King Valley truly deserves its reputation as a martial arts sanctuary; its foundation is indeed profound," Xiao Zheng praised.

Quasi-Martial Saints at this level of power are terrifying, being dominators in their own right.

Like the King of North Africa.

He was a quasi-Martial Saint and had put Xiao Zheng in several perilous situations during his battles with Sky Net. Xiao Zheng finally managed to defeat him after much effort, even employing some strategies.

Then there’s the Red Giant. When Xiao Zheng fought him, the latter self-destructed, causing significant harm to Xiao Zheng, who had already broken through to the Martial Saint Realm by then!

However, as fearsome as quasi-Martial Saints are, they don’t pose much of a threat to someone like Xiao Zheng.

"You all stay here; I’ll go out and deal with those people first," Xiao Zheng instructed Ten Killings.

The members of Ten Killings were Innate-level experts, none of whom had reached the Grandmaster Realm. The experts surrounding the pavilion were at least of the Grandmaster Realm, so it would be challenging for them to be of any use at this time.

Swish!

Xiao Zheng executed a movement technique called Willow Leaf Following the Wind Body Technique. His body swayed slightly, and he silently darted out like a willow leaf.

In an instant, he arrived in front of the pavilion, then folded his body again, appearing before the Grandmaster guarding the pavilion’s entrance.

"You..."

Due to the turmoil outside, the Grandmaster was fully focused when suddenly, a figure, clad entirely in black with only eyes exposed, appeared before him with divine-like majesty and indifference, startling him. He opened his mouth to shout.

However, as soon as he uttered a word, Xiao Zheng’s large hand extended towards the top of his head.

The Grandmaster immediately shut his mouth, his face filled with an expression of extreme horror and fear, because at that moment, he felt an incomparable pressure.

In his vision, it seemed that only the hand was left, rapidly enlarging before his eyes like a dark cloud bearing down.

A terrifying aura enveloped his entire body at that moment, giving the impression that this strike was unavoidable.

This Grandmaster was no simple character; he bit his tongue hard, escaping from the state of fear cloaked in pressure due to the intense pain.

He then gathered all his Gang Qi with all his might, focusing it above his head to form a radiant ball of light.

"Ahhh!"

Stimulated by fear and the will to survive, he unleashed all his power, even causing a slight breakthrough in his cultivation at that moment.

The white Gang Qi hovering above his head emitted even more blinding brilliance, spinning rapidly.

Xiao Zheng’s gaze remained calm; he didn’t perform any further actions and simply struck down. The Gang Qi was instantly dispersed, and his large hand landed on the Grandmaster’s head.

Bang!

The Grandmaster felt a sharp pain in his head, their vision went dark, and his body limply collapsed.

The brief battle here immediately caught the attention of several other Grandmasters; they rushed out.

Xiao Zheng looked up and saw several figures leaping down from the second floor of the pavilion.

Their eyes were cold, flashing with icy glints. Even while mid-air, Gang Qi began to shine, surging like massive waves of energy.

They surrounded Xiao Zheng from several positions.

Xiao Zheng remained expressionless; these people were still too weak for him.

He abruptly rose into the air, instantly appearing behind another Grandmaster, tearing through the void with his hand and striking him on the back.

Bang!

This person went down without resistance, directly passing out.

"So strong!"

Their expressions changed utterly; even though they were experts, at this moment, they turned to flee through the air.

Clearly, they dared not confront Xiao Zheng any longer and decided to escape for now, planning to call reinforcements for a joint attack.

If they truly succeeded, it could become troublesome indeed.

"Stay here, all of you!" Xiao Zheng shouted coldly, suddenly extending his hand, piercing through the pavilion wall and shooting out three bamboo strips.

Upon landing, Xiao Zheng shot out these bamboo strips, and with a ’puff’ sound, all three strips pierced into the backs of the Grandmasters.

They screamed in agony before collapsing to the ground.

In such a short time, Xiao Zheng had dealt with five Grandmaster level experts!

Such a shocking achievement would cause a sensation throughout the Martial Arts World if it spread.

After dealing with these individuals, Xiao Zheng did not immediately ascend the pavilion but stood outside it.

He wore black clothing and had his face covered with a black cloth, revealing only his eyes. Yet, he resembled neither a thief nor an assassin; simply standing there, he exuded an emperor-like aura, instilling awe.

"I wonder which friend has come to visit our Medicine King Valley?" At this moment, a voice leisurely came from within the pavilion.

Then, a figure floated down through a window on the third floor of the pavilion.

It was an old man with white hair glistening brightly, and a face rosy with vibrant vitality like a youth’s.

His eyes, full of age and profundity, seemed capable of penetrating everything as they gazed at Xiao Zheng.

Xiao Zheng’s mind moved swiftly, altering the structure of his throat to produce a hoarse, deep voice, "Who I am doesn’t matter; as long as you don’t hinder me, you won’t have to die."

The old man with white hair laughed heartily, "This puts me in a bit of a bind; my task from the Medicine King Valley is to guard this Medicine Pavilion."

Xiao Zheng said, "Since you refuse to step aside, then we’ll just have to fight."

The old man’s expression turned cold, his voice icy, "Do you truly mean to oppose our Medicine King Valley? Do you know the consequences of such actions?"