Destiny High Martial Arts

Chapter 547 A Great Dream

The top floor of Tianwu Building.

Shen Yi'an strode into the office and saw Huang Shengtian standing with his hands behind his back in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

The room was dark, but the colorful neon lights shining through the floor-to-ceiling windows made Huang Shengtian's figure look lonely and forlorn.

As Huang Shengtian's old friend, this was the first time Shen Yi'an had seen Huang Shengtian in this state.

He was slightly surprised, wondering what had happened to make this usually spirited old man so depressed.

Could it be that genius teenager Gao Wu who recently emerged?

Shen Yi'an didn't ask any questions. Huang Shengtian had called him over, and he was sure Huang would explain things clearly.

Moreover, this is Huang Shengtian's problem, so he doesn't need to be too proactive.

For decades, the two trusted each other, formed a stable alliance, and jointly dominated South Port.

However, for many years he had been subordinate to Huang Shengtian. Outsiders only knew about Huang Shengtian, but not about Shen Yi'an.

He still harbors some resentment about it.

If Huang Shengtian were to suffer misfortune, it might not necessarily be a bad thing for him. However, he prefers to maintain the current stable situation.

He's getting old; he doesn't have the energy for all that. There are just too many uncertainties involved.

Huang Shengtian knew his old friend Shen Yi'an's personality all too well; even with his back to Shen Yi'an, he could guess what the other was thinking.

It was precisely because Shen Yi'an was very calm and conservative in character, and paid great attention to practical interests, and did not care much about empty fame, that he and Shen Yi'an were able to maintain a stable cooperation.

If Shen Yi'an also liked to be the first to step forward in everything, he and Shen Yi'an would have fallen out long ago.

Shen Yi'an's personality allowed him to be tolerant, but it also made him lack sharpness. He tended to be conservative in his actions.

Huang Shengtian sighed softly and said, "Yi'an, have you heard?"

Shen Yi'an stood beside Huang Shengtian at 10 p.m., the busiest time in Causeway Bay.

Towering skyscrapers gleam with beautiful neon lights, cars stream along the roads, and yachts adorned with colorful lights can be seen gliding back and forth on the deep sea.

As one of the world's most bustling and vibrant areas, Causeway Bay boasts a luxurious and extravagant night view.

Shen Yi'an thought the night view here was indeed very nice, no wonder Huang Shengtian was so obsessed with his office.

He asked, "Something happened?"

Huang Shengtian knew that Shen Yi'an didn't care about things outside of Nangang, so it was normal for the news to be a little slow.

If he hadn't been in contact with Musashi Gen and had some connections with high-ranking officials in Japan, he wouldn't have known such an important secret.

"You know about the strange phenomenon that appeared in the sky at dusk today, right?" Huang Shengtian asked.

"Hmm." Shen Yi'an nodded; he had heard about it.

After all, many people witnessed the unusual celestial phenomenon, which sparked heated discussions in Nangang. Evening newspapers and television stations both gave special reports on it.

Some say it's aliens, some say it's a meteor, some say it's the descent of gods, and some say it's a new type of missile, etc. All sorts of theories are flying around.

Shen Yi'an wasn't interested in this. There were too many inexplicable things in this world, and as long as they didn't affect him, there was no need to investigate them one by one.

"I received news that two fighter jets from the East crashed off the coastline, Seimei Island was destroyed by a giant wave, and Musashi Gen disappeared."

Huang Shengtian sighed as he spoke: "If I'm not mistaken, it was Gao Wu who went to Qingming Island and killed Musashi Gen."

"The strange phenomena in the sky were the traces left by his high-speed flight."

Shen Yi'an was immediately shocked. Musashi Gen was also a renowned Heavenly King. Because of his extremely unique cultivation of the Shinto Heart Blade Style, this powerful man had fallen into the demonic path, becoming fierce, bloodthirsty, and extremely terrifying.

Among all the Heavenly Kings, Gen Musashi may not be the strongest, but he is certainly the most frenzied and warlike.

It was precisely because of this that Musashi Gen and several of the Heavenly Kings had taken action against him.

There are naturally differences in strength among the Heavenly Kings, but no one knows who is stronger until they make a move.

They could only make judgments based on subtle intuition. However, through several battles, Musashi Gen also made a name for himself among the Tenno and became a recognized strongman.

Musashi Gen was killed by Gao Wu?!

Shen Yi'an found it hard to believe. He knew Huang Shengtian's personality; the other party wouldn't speak carelessly about things that weren't absolutely certain.

He paused for a moment before asking, "What do you mean?"

Huang Shengtian said, "Gao Wu claimed to be Lin Yunfeng's disciple and asked me to go to his master's grave and kowtow in public to admit my mistake."

A mocking smile appeared on Huang Shengtian's dignified face: "I thought Gao Wu was deliberately using these words to provoke me into making a move. I'm not in a hurry. I want to wait and use Musashi Gen as a sword to test Gao Wu's true worth."

"Unexpectedly, Gao Wu casually eliminated Musashi Gen."

Huang Shengtian turned to Shen Yi'an: "Yi'an, how do you compare yourself to Musashi Gen?"

Shen Yi'an pondered for a moment and said, "Although we haven't fought, I feel it's a 50/50 chance."

"I've been powerful my whole life, but I can't kneel down to a little brat when I'm old."

Huang Shengtian said in a deep voice, "I would rather die in battle than surrender!"

Decades of wealth and glory certainly eroded his ambition and fighting spirit. However, the immense fame he cultivated over those decades also became his most important achievement.

Being killed by Gao Wu is better than living a dishonorable and disgraced life.

Moreover, Gao Wu is a ruthless and cruel person. Even kneeling might not guarantee survival.

Even if Gao Wu finds out something wrong later, he will still die.

Rather than that, it's better to fight back and try to survive.

Before the desperate battle, Huang Shengtian wanted to ask his good friend Shen Yi'an for his opinion. If Shen Yi'an was willing to live and die with him, that would be the best outcome.

Working together increases the chances of winning.

Huang Shengtian looked at Shen Yi'an and said, "The Iron Crane Sect's affairs are indeed not your concern. But, do you think Gao Wu will give you a way out once he rises to power?"

Shen Yi'an fell silent. Who could say for sure about such a thing? He knew nothing about Gao Wu and was even less able to make a judgment.

His friendship with Huang Shengtian was undoubtedly deep, but it wasn't enough for him to share life and death with Huang Shengtian.

If he can stay out of it, there's naturally no need for him to take action.

The problem is that there's no way to determine this.

If we just sit idly by and watch Huang Shengtian die, and Gao Wu turns around and comes after him, then we'll be truly helpless.

Choosing the wrong path means death. Shen Yi'an was also undecided. He said, "Why don't we talk to Gao Wu again?"

"There's nothing to talk about." A voice came from behind Shen Yi'an, causing both Shen Yi'an and Huang Shengtian to change their expressions at the same time.

These two kings have been roaming the martial arts world for decades. They are so experienced that they wouldn't even flinch if a gun were pointed at their faces.

The voice came too suddenly; the two were in the middle of a secret discussion, when did a third person arrive?!

Although this office is six or seven hundred square meters, it is a closed space, and no matter how powerful an expert is, it is impossible for them to enter silently.

Huang Shengtian and Shen Yi'an possessed strong mental abilities and keen senses. It's no exaggeration to say that they could immediately detect even a fly or mosquito suddenly entering the room.

A person arrived, and they didn't realize something was wrong until the person spoke. This was like a slap in the face to two Heavenly Kings!

Huang Shengtian and Shen Yi'an both turned around in a hurry and saw a tall young man standing at the door.

The young man had ordinary features, except for his exceptionally bright, dark eyes, which shone like stars in the darkness.

He was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and shorts, and carrying a sheathed longsword.

He just stood there casually, his posture upright yet relaxed, naturally exuding a calm and elegant demeanor.

Shen Yi'an and Huang Shengtian had both seen Gao Wu's photo and recognized him immediately.

The office door was closed, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were completely sealed off. I don't know how Gao Wu got in.

Huang Shengtian shouted, "Gao Wu, do you really intend to wipe us all out?"

He was determined to fight Gao Wu to the death, but fearing that Shen Yi'an would hesitate and back down, he deliberately asked him a question.

If Gao Wu really says that this matter has nothing to do with Shen Yi'an, then he will accept it. Even if it means helping Shen Yi'an in the end.

Gao Wu calmly said, "We martial artists need not say more. Let's see who's the best."

Gao Wu casually drew his sword, its azure light flashing beautifully in the darkness: "Please."

Shen Yi'an had initially held onto a sliver of hope, but upon seeing Gao Wu draw his sword, he abandoned all hope.

This person is so arrogant, let him know how powerful the two Heavenly Kings are!

Although Huang Shengtian and Shen Yi'an had never fought side by side, they were both Heavenly King level experts. They did not need to communicate verbally; they simply activated their divine seas and circulated their true energy to achieve a tacit understanding.

In this battle, either they die, or Gao Wu dies!

Huang Shengtian let out a low shout and stomped his foot, causing the entire office floor to shake violently.

The red carpet spread on the ground billowed like waves, surging towards Gao Wu.

Huang Shengtian practiced Liuhequan, which emphasizes the unity of essence, energy, spirit, hand, eye, and body. Although it is called a boxing style, it is actually an ancient spear technique.

His Liuhequan (Six Harmonies Fist) technique features wide, sweeping punches that strike like spears, making it extremely powerful and fierce. The stomp is primarily for generating power through the leg, enhancing the overall momentum.

The main reason is that he and Shen Yi'an fought side by side, and it's important to boost Shen Yi'an's confidence.

Shen Yi'an also drew his twin blades from his waist, his figure ethereal as the wind as he charged straight at Gao Wu. The Eight Slashes Technique he practiced emphasized speed, tightness, precision, and accuracy with his twin blades, combined with his swift and agile movements, resulting in extremely subtle and exquisite variations.

With a swift stroke of his longsword, Gao Wu unleashed a cyan sword light that shattered and exploded the oncoming red carpet, sending fragments of the carpet flying through the air.

Struck by the sword energy, Huang Shengtian let out a low shout and threw another punch. The fist and sword energy clashed, and a huge shockwave erupted in the room once again.

Shen Yi'an, however, was like a flying fish swimming upstream. With twists and turns, he had already reached Gao Wu's back and was stabbing him repeatedly with his double blades.

With his back to Shen Yi'an, Gao Wu drew his sword with a backhand stroke, and with a light touch of the blade, he transformed the double-edged sword into a continuous stream of white light, extinguishing it.

Feeling threatened, Shen Yi'an dared not advance further and could only retreat. Meanwhile, Huang Shengtian had already thrown another punch.

The two kings who dominated Nangang displayed all their skills, attacking Gao Wu from both the front and the rear.

Gao Wu casually swung his sword to parry and deflect attacks, moving swiftly and freely amidst the two attackers, like a master wielding a brush or an immortal riding the wind—a scene of unrestrained elegance.

In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged dozens of blows. Suddenly, Gao Wu sheathed his sword and gracefully retreated.

Shen Yi'an and Huang Shengtian watched helplessly as Gao Wu retreated, wanting to launch a counterattack, but for some reason they just couldn't muster the strength.

It was as if they had suddenly fallen into a nightmare, unable to struggle no matter what they did. The two powerful figures were filled with fear and unease, wondering how things had turned out this way.

"Life is but a fleeting dream, my two companions. The dream is over... Farewell..."

As Gao Wu spoke slowly, his figure silently shattered and dissipated, like a bubble bursting.

This scene, like a dream, subtly conveys a profound and mysterious Zen-like philosophy...

Huang Shengtian and Shen Yi'an were even more shocked to see him disappear without a trace.

Shen Yi'an couldn't help but look at Huang Shengtian: "What kind of kung fu is this?"

Just as Huang Shengtian was about to speak, he saw a thin bloodstain on Shen Yi'an's brow, and Shen Yi'an's eyes were filled with death.

At some point, Shen Yi'an was struck by a sword.

Upon closer inspection, he saw a faint sword mark on his own brow reflected in Shen Yi'an's eyes.

Huang Shengtian suddenly realized that Gao Wu's sword energy had also penetrated his mind, extinguishing his life force, which was why he couldn't move at all.

What kind of martial arts is this? It's so strange, like a ghost's, that they were completely unaware after being struck by the sword.

Filled with deep confusion, Huang Shengtian's consciousness faded into darkness, and he and Shen Yi'an fell backward at the same time, lifeless...

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