Martial Arts: The Secret Villain Starting from Huashan

Gongsun Lu'e's heartbeat was like a drum, and every beat seemed to be racing against time. She seemed to have felt the approach of death. It was an indescribable despair and helplessness.

However, at this critical moment of life and death, a turning point of fate quietly came.

A black shadow was like lightning in the dark night, cutting through the solidified air around it and attacking from the flank at incredible speed. The figure was light and agile, like a ghost shuttling between invisible things. It was Xu Xingchen.

Without any hesitation or retreat, Xu Xingchen moved swiftly and decisively. His eyes were filled with endless worry and protection for Gongsun Lue'e. He leaped suddenly, and his body drew a graceful arc in the air.

Afterwards, he landed steadily behind Gongsun Lue'e, wrapped his arms tightly around her body, and turned himself into an indestructible barrier, protecting her tightly under his protection.

His movements were swift and firm, filled with deep concern and desire to protect Gongsun Lu'e.

"boom!"

With this loud bang, it was like a sudden thunder explosion in the sky, instantly tearing apart the tranquility around.

Gongsun Zhi's kick, which gathered all his strength, was like a raging dragon emerging from the sea, with unparalleled power, and it hit Xu Xingchen's solid back hard.

At that moment, the air seemed to be solidified by this powerful force, and time seemed to stand still at this moment. All the hustle and bustle were eclipsed by this shocking collision.

Only this deafening sound echoed in the empty space for a long time, never stopping.

Xu Xingchen's body trembled violently under this blow, as if a small boat was struggling to survive in the strong wind and huge waves. However, his eyes were extremely firm and did not waver at all.

He gritted his teeth, buried the pain and tenacity deep in his heart, and used all his strength to endure the blow that was enough to shatter an ordinary person, but Xu Xingchen did not let Gongsun Lu'e suffer any harm.

In his mind, there was only one thought: to protect Gongsun Lu'e and prevent her from any harm.

"Oh!"

There was a deafening roar, as if thunder suddenly exploded in the sky, shaking the air around it. At this moment, Xu Xingchen's body seemed to have turned into the center of a miniature energy vortex.

The various magical powers and true qi in his body that he usually cultivated silently and independently, miraculously resonated and merged at this moment. These true energies gathered together madly like a long drought finally bringing down a downpour.

An unprecedented and powerful force was formed, raging in Xu Xingchen's body, and finally burst out from all parts of his body in an almost violent manner.

The power of this force was beyond everyone's imagination. It was like a river bursting its banks or a volcano erupting, with the might to destroy everything, and it collided head-on with Gongsun Zhi's determined all-out attack.

The moment the two met, the air in the surrounding space seemed to be distorted by the force of the collision, producing waves of ripples visible to the naked eye. Under the impact of this force, Gongsun Zhi's originally indestructible attack was

He was pushed back forcefully, his figure drawing a thrilling arc in the air. Like a kite with a broken string, he was forced to retreat several steps, each of which left a deep footprint, revealing his inner unwillingness and shock.

Gongsun Zhi's expression became extremely complicated during this series of changes. His dark complexion was mixed with disbelief and deep frustration. He had never expected that the young man in front of him would be like this.

How strange was the martial arts he was practicing? Why could he so easily dissolve and counterattack his carefully prepared attack? These questions kept lingering in Gongsun Zhi's mind, making him angry and confused.

Held tightly in Xu Xingchen's warm and solid embrace, Gongsun Lu'e felt as if she was in a safe haven. She suddenly opened her eyes, and those eyes that usually sparkled with a lively light were now filled with deep worry and anxiety.

Every line on her delicate face outlined her endless concern for Xu Xingchen's safety. Her beautiful brows were furrowed and her lips were slightly pursed, revealing an indescribable feeling of worry.

"Brother Xu! Are you okay?"

There was a slight tremor in Gongsun Lu'e's voice, which came from the fear and anxiety deep in her heart.

Because she knew very well that at the critical moment just now, it was Xu Xingchen who stepped forward without hesitation, using his body as a shield to block the fatal blow from his father Gongsun Zhi.

This deep affection, like the warm sunshine in spring, instantly illuminated every corner of Gongsun Lue'e's heart, and made her more determined to be grateful and attached to Xu Xingchen.

Gongsun Lu'e was extremely anxious and hurried to check the wound on Xu Xingchen's back. Her eyes were full of concern and anxiety, and her gaze was fixed on Xu Xingchen's injured back.

There were shocking bruises and redness there, as if it had been beaten mercilessly with a heavy wooden stick. It made people feel pity when they saw it.

“Xu…Brother Xu!!”

There was a hint of sob in Gongsun Lu'e's voice, and she almost used up all her strength to shout out these words.

For a moment, Gongsun Lu'e was overwhelmed with sadness and guilt. Tears welled up in her eyes. Her jade fingers trembled slightly. She wanted to touch the scars gently several times, but she was afraid that her touch would increase his pain.

This contradictory mood made Gongsun Lue'e feel extremely tormented, but she still tried her best to restrain herself and make her movements look more gentle and cautious.

At this moment, Gongsun Lu'e's eyes were flashing with worry and concern. Looking at the man who had just risked everything to protect her, she bit her lower lip and asked with a slightly trembling voice.

"How is Brother Xu? Is it painful?"

Gongsun Lue'e's eyes were fixed on Xu Xingchen, as if she wanted to share some of his pain with her eyes. Her heartache was beyond words, making everyone present feel her deep care and concern for Xu Xingchen.

"It's my fault……"

Gongsun Lu'e's voice became lower and lower, almost turning into a murmur. Her self-blame surged like a tide, drowning her reason. It was because of her that he was hurt, and she could not let go of this guilt.

However, at this moment, a gentle but firm voice interrupted her thoughts.

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

Xu Xingchen replied softly.

The words were gentle but with a power that could not be ignored, like a ray of warm sunshine in spring, penetrating the clouds and gently falling on Gongsun Lu'e's heart. The voice contained not only firmness and comfort.

It seems like there is a kind of magical power that can instantly dispel all the gloom and uneasiness around.

As Xu Xingchen said this, his deep eyes flashed with a soft and firm light. They were like two clear springs, reflecting Gongsun Lu'e's figure and giving her endless sense of security.

Xu Xingchen's eyes were full of tenderness and protection, which was a silent language telling Gongsun Lu'e.

In this world, as long as he is there, he will never let anyone hurt her in the slightest.

At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and all the noise around them quietly faded away, leaving only the heart-to-heart communication between the two of them. Gongsun Lu'e looked at Xu Xingchen's handsome and resolute face, and the emotions surging in her heart were beyond words.

Her eyes were slightly red, not because of sadness, but because of the mixed emotions of being touched and happy.

Gongsun Lu'e took a deep breath. She knew how lucky and precious she was to meet such a man in her life who was willing to protect her from the wind and rain and never leave her.

"Big brother!"

Zhong Ling's voice was like a flower blooming in spring, with a barely perceptible tremor and eagerness. The sweetness mixed with anxiety and worry seemed to penetrate the air and strike people's hearts.

Her little face was flushed due to her inner nervousness, just like peach petals reflected by the morning glow, both beautiful and pitiful. Her clear eyes were fixed on the back of the man in front of her who was willing to get injured in order to protect Gongsun Lue'e.

Zhong Ling couldn't help but want to move forward, her heart filled with concern for Xu Xingchen's safety and sympathy for Gongsun Lu'e's situation. This scene deeply touched Zhong Ling's heart, making her feel both admiration and heartache.