Chapter 1355: Setting Foot on the Southern Continent
Chapter 1355: Setting Foot on the Southern Continent
“Gong Fu?!” Joseph recognized the newcomer at once. After all, the two of them were both the second-in-command of their respective institutions. Their status was equal, and as long-time rivals, there was no way he would fail to recognize him.The newcomer was indeed Gong Fu of the Western Daoist Order. Since Gong Fu had already anticipated that Huangfu Ji would act recklessly, how could he fail to prepare? Although the three major factions within the Western Daoist Order often fought among themselves, they had to unite against a common enemy. From a power-struggle perspective, it was always the second and third joining forces against the first. Gong Fu was naturally aligned with the Huangfu family to counter the Tantai family, so he was bound to rescue Huangfu Ji.
Earlier, Huangfu Ji had stirred up a massive commotion, making it easy for Gong Fu to detect his position. Taking advantage of the chaos within the Northern Continent, Gong Fu crossed the border and ventured deep into its interior. This already violated the tacit understanding between the two sides. But with Huangfu Ji’s life at stake, he could not afford to worry about diplomatic matters.
Under normal circumstances, Joseph would certainly have detected Gong Fu’s approach. However, Huangfu Ji had drawn most of Joseph’s attention, allowing Gong Fu to slip in unnoticed.
Gong Fu had originally intended to find an opportunity for a surprise attack, much like True Lord Siming’s ambush on Great Sage Lan. But Huangfu Ji’s defeat forced him to change his plan. Instead, he would hide at the location where Huangfu Ji had fallen.
If Joseph had left at that point, Gong Fu would have rescued Huangfu Ji and returned to the Southern Continent. But if Joseph refused to let it go, then Gong Fu would simply lie in wait for him.
Joseph refused to let go of Huangfu Ji right before him, falling perfectly into Gong Fu’s trap.
Joseph had never expected Gong Fu to appear here and was taken aback. One had come fully prepared, building momentum, while the other was caught off guard and forced to react hastily. Even if their cultivation levels were equal, this difference alone would decide the outcome. Not to mention, Joseph had just fought a fierce battle with Huangfu Ji, so he was far from unscathed.
As a result, Joseph was naturally struck by Gong Fu’s blow.
Gong Fu’s technique was simple and unadorned, unlike the intricate Three Sacred Fist. It consisted of nothing but pure cold qi.
Yet driven by his Immortal-level cultivation, this surging cold could summon snow in midsummer, freeze great rivers, and seal entire seas in ice.
Just as the Holy Xuan in the past did not require perfected methods, merely the Wanhua Divine Sword Palm was enough to overwhelm countless opponents.