Even though in the original work, The Three Dus annoys Zhang Wuji to no end, and Li Xiu's martial arts at this point are not as good as Zhang Wuji's, but in front of the Vajra Evil Subduing Circle, their difference is not that great.
He may be strong, but he is also gentle, like the breeze brushing the mountain ridges. He may be fierce, but he is also bright, like the moon shining on the great river. He may be cruel to himself, but I will rely on my own true energy!
This is already a characteristic of the Nine Yang True Classic, as the power of the Nine Yang True Energy is very impressive, but its effectiveness ultimately leans towards defensive endurance.
Zhang Wuji's martial arts, the Heaven and Earth Great Shift and the Taiji Fist and Jian Sword, although formidable against enemies, also lean towards defense.
The Vajra Evil Subduing Circle is also a strange formation that specializes in exhausting an opponent's energy and qi in order to subdue them. If there is no means of breaking the formation in an instant with high burst power, then it doesn't matter how much martial arts one has.
Therefore, Zhang Wuji, despite his many martial arts skills, can only fight Three Dus to a standstill, and neither can overcome the other.
But Li Xiu is different. He wields the Yitian Sword (Heaven-Leaning Sword) as a nemesis to the Black Rope, and if he strikes with it, it will surely be severed.
In this world, the Yitian Sword can also increase his Nine Yang True Energy by about fifty to sixty percent. Who can withstand the sword qi as it criss-crosses everywhere!
Three Dus shouted at him, but Li Xiu ignored him. He was too lazy to speak lies, but he also wasn't stupid enough to reveal that he had invaded Shaolin and provoked the three to fight to the death.
Without a word, Li Xiu raised the Yitian Sword in his hand and sent a sharp sword qi straight towards the old monk seated in the center.
Three Dus already knew that although the Black Rope in his hand was made of a special material that was as hard as soft iron, it was ultimately no match for the divine weapon in the other party's hand.
They had sat there for thirty years, and their legs were nearly paralyzed. The Black Rope was almost their only means of attack, and if they lost it, Li Xiu would not be their opponent.
But the sword qi was about to reach him, so he had no choice but to defend. Three Dus hurriedly raised the Black Rope and looped it around the ancient tree that he was leaning against, pulling down a sturdy branch.
He controlled the rope with the branch, using the branch as a staff and launching a move called the Mad Stick Method to fiercely swing at the sword qi!
"Boom!"
The deep red sword qi instantly disappeared by about half, and the branch was also blasted to pieces, with splinters flying everywhere!
Three Dus shook the Black Rope in his hand again, and the powerful internal force seemed to twist the air as it locked onto the sword qi.
In an instant, the sword qi, which had lost most of its strength, was completely extinguished!
He had resolved the attack, but there was not a trace of joy on Three Dus face.
They had discovered that their Black Rope was limited by distance and couldn't do anything to the kid in front of them, but the kid was able to wield sword qi and attack them at will!
If this continued, it would be very bad, and they would fall into a difficult situation!
Li Xiu coldly laughed and naturally wanted to continue this great advantage. He immediately waved the sword in his hand and sent streams of sword qi that coalesced into a red screen towards the three monks!
Three Dus was at his wit's end, but he had no choice but to keep breaking branches to defend himself!
In an instant, the sound of the collision roared through the forest, and the ground was covered with splinters that accumulated layer upon layer.
Li Xiu understood that this situation couldn't last much longer. Three Dus wouldn't sit there waiting to be killed and let him exhaust himself to death.
He would come up with a desperate plan and fight to the death. Three Dus would definitely leave the small pavilion and fight him at some point!
This was also what Li Xiu hoped for. He had no extra time or interest in slowly exhausting Three Dus to death.
As soon as Three Dus left the small pavilion, he lost the natural barrier of the ancient tree that he was leaning against and became less agile. That was when Li Xiu had the chance to truly unleash his full strength!
The roots and thick branches of the ancient tree that Three Dus leaned against were broken by them, and it gradually became bare.
Their internal energy had also been greatly depleted, but the situation had not changed in the slightest.
This young kid was using his own strength to deal with the three of them and had an unstoppable attack like a storm, but he showed no signs of running out of internal energy. It must have been a peculiar method of internal cultivation.
Knowing that this wouldn't work, they had to take a risk no matter what! Otherwise, they wouldn't have any extra strength left in a moment!
Three Dus had a sixth sense, and the three of them looked at each other before shouting loudly and slapping the stone pavilion beneath their feet, using the momentum to lift themselves into the air.
The three old monks sat cross-legged, as if hovering in mid-air, and obliquely charged towards Li Xiu.
The three Black Ropes were stimulated by the strong internal force and seemed like spears or javelins, aiming straight for Li Xiu's head!
If this combined attack hit, it was feared that even a few inches thick iron door would be pierced through.
Li Xiu lightly tapped his foot and his body drifted backwards, narrowly avoiding this dangerous attack.
"Boom!"
Where the black rope landed, it was struck by a strong internal force, and immediately a large pit burst open!
In the midst of the flying dust and debris, three black ropes each spread out and rolled towards him.
Three Dus each chose a large tree and were pulled up by the black rope, just enclosing Li Xiu in the middle, forming a Vajra Evil Subduing circle.
Sitting on the branches and looking down at Li Xiu, who was already in the circle, the three Dus were on guard.
They had been tricked, this was too smooth, and they feared that the other party had deliberately retreated and left a gap for them to succeed!
This young man also didn't want to waste time with them and wanted a quick victory.
"This kid is too arrogant!"
The three Dus shouted in unison, shaking the leaves of the surrounding trees and causing the birds in the forest to fly in fear.
"Whether I am arrogant or not, you will know after we fight!"
Li Xiu sneered coldly, undaunted by the return, and at the same time, his wrist turned and deep red sword energy flew straight towards the three divers.
Although he was in the circle, it was as if he had the upper hand, and he even dared to make the first move!
The three Dus sat withered for thirty years, constantly practicing this Vajra Evil Subduing circle formation.
They dare to say that no one in the Shaolin ancestors can compare with them in this formation.
Li Xiu was extremely confident in the Yitian sword in his hand, but the three Dus also firmly believed in their thirty years of hard work and were able to fight with anyone in the world!
The three black ropes in the hands of the three divers sometimes attacked Li Xiu like arrows or spears, and sometimes they are like flexible snakes and elephant noses, trying to subdue Li Xiu.
The three Dus worked together and sometimes attacked fiercely, sometimes cleverly and ambushed!
As he moved, Li Xiu also used a nameless sword technique, the four-foot long sword flipping up and down and cutting out trails of residual images!
The sword moves were sharp and fast, protecting his whole body like a dragon rolling and firmly guarding it, making it impossible for the black rope to get in!
It was also like a heavy rain pouring down on everything, with a dense and bustling attack pressing against the three Dus!
In the blink of an eye, the four of them had already exchanged dozens of moves, with each move dangerous and risky, walking on the edge of life and death!
But it was a bitter battle for the mountains and forests, and every tree was either cut down or knocked down!
The three Dus knew that it was difficult for the black rope to touch the opponent's divine weapon, and they also used it with great care.
When they attacked, they retreat, like slippery fish that are hard to catch!
But in the end, it is inevitable that one's shoes will get wet when walking by the river.
If they want to attack with the black rope but don't want to be touched by the sword energy and sword edge, it is still okay if they can do this subtle and delicate manipulation once or twice, but how can they do it every time?
In the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, there are already a dozen moves, and the three divers have suffered great mental exhaustion.
Slowly, their moves have become old and they have fallen behind.
Finally, after a deep red sword energy, Duye's black rope was unable to dodge and was completely shattered!
Dunan and Dujie both felt a chill down their backs and their faces tightened, their brows furrowed as they quickly attacked Li Xiu with their black ropes, hoping to stop him.
But Li Xiu saw the opportunity for victory and burst out with the true energy of the Nine Yang's all over his body, hitting the two black ropes so that they had no chance to dodge and directly attacked Duye!