The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS-Chapter 1169 - 194: Attack—The Enemy Is at Honnoji Temple

Originally, Qing Yu wanted to pass the time with some idle amusement, but the witch's use of the Bewitching Technique was somewhat disgusting.

If Qing Yu were one of those lecherous people, he wouldn't mind playing a scene with the Snow Witch, trying out some love-stealing games or such.

Unfortunately, he wasn't.

Not only wasn't he, but he also had no feelings.

"For the next few days, I'll settle here." Qing Yu spoke to himself and intended to walk past the Snow Witch.

"Wait, sir..."

Of course, the Snow Witch couldn't allow such a hostile guest to enter, and immediately attempted to stop him.

However...

'What... what is happening?'

Her body solidified, the usual gusts of wind and snow didn't appear at all. This Guardian of Holy Mountain seemed trapped like an insect in amber, unable to even blink, with only her thoughts capable of movement.

"Since you love flaunting yourself so much, just stand here forever."

The words sounded like a judgment in her ears, instantly flooding the Snow Witch's heart with intense fear.

She wanted to speak but couldn't, wanted to move but was unable.

Most terrifying was a void surging into her mind, gradually causing her five senses to vanish. Starting with vision, then hearing, smell, taste, touch—all disappearing without a trace.

Finally, even her sixth sense began to disappear.

...

The Snow Witch lost her ability to think and became an ice statue amidst an inexplicable chill.

Meanwhile, Qing Yu, who had occupied the shrine, walked in directly, sat cross-legged, and quietly awaited the arrival of opportunity.

.................

Three days later, chaos erupted in Japan.

Akechi Mitsuhide gathered Amaterasu's old faction, rallying fifty thousand people, raising a banner in Yamashiro Country, seeking an explanation from Oda Nobunaga.

The news rapidly reached Honnoji Temple, and Suzan Ming Venerate was furious.

"Mitsuhide!" Suzan Ming Venerate crushed the wine cup in his hand, roaring at the subordinates, "I thought he understood what's at stake and knew the weight, never imagined he was so reckless."

"This is foolish loyalty, aiming to drag Japan into eternal damnation!"

In his thunderous wrath, the Heavenly Cluster Cloud Sword resonated loudly, the shadow of Orochi Snake Demon suddenly appeared, showcasing its formidable power. All subordinates bowed down, not daring to look directly at the Supreme One's angry words.

Until now, Suzan Ming Venerate still believed Akechi Mitsuhide sought to demand an explanation for Amaterasu, yet unbeknownst to him, this "Akechi Mitsuhide" was no longer the same Mitsuhide.

The current "Akechi Mitsuhide," his goal was not for Amaterasu but rather for Suzan Ming Venerate.

"Sen Lanwan." Suzan Ming Venerate called lowly.

"I am here." A figure on the left crawled forward two steps.

"Go and warn Mitsuhide, tell him to cease further action, disperse his forces, and personally come to see me."

Though Suzan Ming Venerate was extremely angry, he hadn't lost his senses, still knowing to appease him, and deal with him once the situation stabilized.

"Yes."

Sen Lanwan responded loudly, stood up, and slowly exited the room.

"Mitsuhide!"

Even with leftover anger, Suzan Ming Venerate's face remained fierce, as did the constant rumbling of the Heavenly Cluster Cloud Sword, seemingly ready to take lives at any moment.

"Evil Qi has entered the heart, the Heart Demon persists."

Monk Lian Sheng in the backyard of Honnoji Temple sensed the lingering dense fierce Qi, shaking his head repeatedly.

Suzan Ming Venerate's Mental State was shattered, even the previously balanced Esoteric Vajra Body and Great Freedom Demon Qi were losing balance, and Orochi Evil Qi was taking advantage to wreak havoc.

At this moment, Suzan Ming Venerate was even more irritable and impulsive than before, one might say Demonic Qi clouded his mind.

.................

On the other side, Sen Lanwan followed Suzan Ming Venerate's order to warn Akechi Mitsuhide.

He carried Suzan Ming Venerate's command seal, moving unhindered within Yamashiro Country, proceeding straight to the Central Army to face Akechi Mitsuhide.

When he saw Akechi Mitsuhide, he directly displayed the command seal containing a trace of Sword Qi from Suzan Ming Venerate, and shouted: "Akechi Mitsuhide, Lord Oda commands, withdraw immediately and proceed to Honnoji Temple, or don't blame me for not forewarning."

With that, he activated the Sword Qi within the seal, suddenly a Demon Shadow appeared, a snake head like a dragon materialized, emitting unparalleled fierce power.

"Indeed, the Sword Qi of the Heavenly Cluster Cloud Sword, confirms the seal as truly Lord Oda's."

Toyotomi Hideyoshi, appearing as Akechi Mitsuhide, immediately bowed, "Akechi Mitsuhide, has seen..."

As he lowered his head, the giant snake head suddenly lunged forward, directly targeting Akechi Mitsuhide's head.

The attack was incredibly swift, in the blink of an eye, none of the surrounding generals anticipated such a drastic change.

Seeing the snake head about to bite off Mitsuhide's head, a Sword Qi cleaved through the door from outside, striking directly at the snake head.

"Sss——"

The Sword Qi carried the force to cleave the sky and break the sun, cutting the snake head in one stroke, causing it to fly into the air with an angry hiss.

Yet, no matter how angry it became, it could do nothing.

The seal itself was merely a simple object, unable to bear any stronger Sword Qi; this snake head had the power of a Divine Communication strike, enough against the True Pill Realm but ineffective against Sword Qi of equal level.

"Ah—"

Akechi Mitsuhide let out a startled cry, retreating three steps, almost falling.

"Is Lord Oda really sending you to kill me?!" He pointed at Sen Lanwan, his face a mix of shock and fury, "Gentlemen, Lord Oda directly wants to kill me, it seems he has decided to destroy us. Today, we have no choice but to rebel."

The gathered generals by Akechi Mitsuhide initially just wanted a fair deal, but seeing the current situation, Suzan Ming Venerate seemed intent on killing, forcing them to rebel.

"This is a misunderstanding!"

Sen Lanwan drew his sword to fend off the attacking blade, True Qi reverberating, trying to take advantage of the situation to withdraw.

Being able to be Suzan Ming Venerate's close advisor naturally meant he was no ordinary fighter, but under the coordinated attack of several generals whose strength equaled his, he didn't last long.

Soon, Sen Lanwan was hacked to death by a flurry of blades, dying on the spot.

"Gentlemen, listen to my words."

Akechi Mitsuhide took the opportunity to shout: "Suzan Ming Venerate aims to kill me, it seems the death of the Great God Amaterasu truly has a connection to him, today, he plans to annihilate us, the Heavenly Light Remnant.

Mitsuhide, initially worried about Japan's future, just wanted an explanation, but now it seems Suzan Ming Venerate's explanation is to have us all dead.

The words from Central Plains carry much truth: if a ruler treats ministers as hands and feet, ministers regard the ruler as their heart; if a ruler treats ministers like dogs and horses, ministers regard the ruler as their countrymen; if a ruler regards ministers as dirt and dust, ministers treat the ruler as a foe.

If Suzan Ming Venerate wants us dead, we must have him dead first. Even if we perish by his hand in the end, we'll make him pay dearly."

After these words, Akechi Mitsuhide noticed the men still feared Suzan Ming Venerate, thus escalated the matter, "I have already contacted various Divine Communication Masters in Japan, they are willing to aid us, the Sword Qi earlier was proof.

Furthermore, Lord Yueyejian will return to Japan today, she also supports us. Gentlemen take note, though the path is treacherous, before us lies no rival."

Regardless of Lord Yueyejian's own stance, Akechi Mitsuhide represented her regardless.

Our side cannot lose, because behind him, Akechi Mitsuhide (Toyotomi Hideyoshi), stands Lord Qingyu Daoist Master who crushed Amaterasu.

Before us, indeed lies no rival.

"Indeed, make him realize our power."

"Even in death, let Suzan Ming Venerate suffer."

"Before us lies no rival."

The heart of rebellion among the people was finally ignited, and Akechi Mitsuhide breathed a sigh of relief.

Immediately, Akechi Mitsuhide drew his sword and pointed towards the direction of Honnoji Temple, commanding, "Attack, the enemy is at Honnoji Temple."