The Empress's No.1 Lackey-Chapter 1143 - 620: Empress Draws Her Sword (Part 2)

The two "water mountains" on either side spun like a storm, heading towards the cannonballs.

"Boom!!!"

Accompanied by two explosions, towering waves erupted on the river, causing hundreds of Martial Artists to scatter in terror, maneuvering their boats to create distance.

Zhao Douan looked down at this scene with some astonishment, clicking his tongue in wonder, "Even cannonballs can be intercepted, no wonder they had the courage to stir up trouble with this governor."

However, he also knew that as the Martial World individuals dispersed, it became difficult for the cannons to lock onto a large group of enemies. Likewise, as the distance increased, the power of the firearms weakened.

The Wine Sword Immortal stood up at this moment, stepping on a small black canopy boat, lifting his chin, and raising the yellow leather wine gourd at his waist to his mouth. The sparkling liquid gurgled out, filling the air with a fragrant aroma. The Qi Mechanism, which was depleted from intercepting the cannonballs, swiftly restored, and Zuo Tang tossed the wine gourd aside, wiped the corner of his mouth, his face flushed, eyes misty, and his presence, instead of diminishing, increased, displaying the aura of a person who could block the river alone.

"Be careful, sir," Tang Ping said warily.

Yu Xiu’s expression was grave, as a jade green flying sword slipped from her sleeve, gripped between her pale fingers.

Ji Yue also quietly prepared spells, simultaneously looking towards Zhao Douan.

Yet Zhao Douan smiled, looking at the woman beside him wearing a white fox demon mask, "It’s getting a bit tricky."

Xu Zhenguan, with a cold look, said coolly, "The governor can’t handle this person?"

The Empress was purely enjoying the spectacle, and from the moment she appeared on the boat, there was no suspense in this battle.

Zhao Douan let out a sly laugh, suddenly rolled up his sleeves, and said, "Jin Jian is not skilled at head-on confrontations, especially during the day. Although the Jade Sleeve Priestess’s flying sword is fast, it seems inferior to this old man’s true swordsmanship expertise. As for Ji Yue... although this is your domain on the water, you are also not an aggressive Magician. The clashes at Yansuo Lake with Qi Yuchun demonstrated this point. This Zuo Tang seems quite capable, likely not weaker than Qi Yuchun. After some consideration, I realize only I, who also use blades and swords, am suitable here."

As he talked, he shed his outer robe, stepping out towards the deck amid the soldiers’ tense gazes. Suddenly, his right hand grabbed at the air, and in the rippling air, a heavy Chasing Saber appeared in his grip.

Zhao Douan leaped into the air like a great bird diving towards the lake, shouting with a smile, "Focus on keeping those thieving Martial Artists at bay, don’t let them interfere. Old man Zuo Tang, I heard you were once defeated by Eunuch Hai. I’d like to see how you compare to Eunuch Hai now?"

Single combat?

Zuo Tang’s glazed eyes revealed a hint of surprise, taken aback by Zhao Douan’s boldness. A myriad of thoughts swirled in his mind, his gaze lingering on the woman wearing a fox demon mask at the boat’s prow, sensing something amiss. Yet Zhao Douan had already descended midair, leaving him no time to think. He laughed heartily, "Not reciprocating is impolite. Please let the governor experience this old man’s Sword Dao."

At that moment, the Wine Sword Immortal thrust out a sword.

The near-collapsing water mountains, hit by the cannonballs, abruptly gathered and moved. At their core, massive pillars of water rose on the river’s surface, and the river wind became fierce.

The Old Alliance Leader has gotten serious; this Zhao is going to be miserable. Does he really think that just because he’s young and has had some fortunate encounters, he can contend with the Old Alliance Leader? Overestimating himself."

Aunt Gu distanced herself, drenched by the relentless cold rain, her clothes clinging to her, outlining an enticing figure, and said anxiously.

"Let him rage more. It would be best if the old alliance leader could kill him here. That way, everyone will know the might of my Marine Road in the Martial World." A monkey-like man held a long oar, his eyes filled with jealousy.

"Something’s not right. Those water whirlwinds are avoiding him," said a man with sword on his back sharply.

That’s right.

If it were an ordinary Cultivator, they would panic when suddenly faced with such water whirlwinds. However, Zhao Douan walked steadily through the air. In his sleeve, he held the "Mystic Turtle Seal" in his left hand, its luster flowing under the effect of the unseen Water God’s Water Avoidance Skill, making the water whirlwinds yield like servants, humbly clearing a path.

Zuo Tang let out a surprised "huh," but wasn’t too shocked. His loose robe fluttered, his cloth shoes stomped hard, and the bamboo raft under him plunged one end into the river while the other end soared high.

The white-haired Old Sword Immortal smiled freely, rising with the wind, his left hand behind his back, holding the sword with a single hand, slashing towards Zhao Douan.

Zhao Douan, imitating him, wielded the Chasing Saber like a sword, executed the Peach Blossom Sword Technique taught by the Empress fluidly.

"Clang, clang..."

All around, water whirlwinds swirled and moved, as an old and young man were suspended over the central river surface, their longswords exchanging in a dazzling display, quite a spectacle.

For a moment, they seemed evenly matched.

"Since when did the governor’s swordsmanship become so formidable? Enough to hold off Zuo Tang?"

On the warship, Tang Ping murmured incredulously.

Though a military general skilled with spears, he had some understanding of Sword Dao, only moderately focused on it.

Even Yu Xiu and her companions, vigilantly watching the Martial World individuals, couldn’t help but be amazed.

Only the Empress shook her head, softly explaining, "He is at a disadvantage because Zuo Tang is controlling the pace of the battle, slowly wearing down his Inner Strength. Over time, his defeat will naturally show."

Coldly watching the mysterious female Tributor, they inexplicably developed a strong sense of belief.

It’s as if, every word and action of this female Tributor instinctively commanded respect and trust.