Martial Arts: The Secret Villain Starting from Huashan

Xu Xingchen's words were like a warm spring breeze, gently blowing across Gongsun Lu'e's heart, bringing her an indescribable comfort. In this strange and unknown place, it was great to have someone like Xu Xingchen who was both brave and considerate by her side.

Gongsun Lu'e felt how lucky she was.

Her mood gradually calmed down, but she was still a little shy. This shyness made her dare not look at the warm eyes of Xu Xingchen beside her, because she was afraid that she would be deeply trapped in it if she was not careful.

Having lost self-control, Xu Xingchen's eyes were full of concern and tenderness, as if he could see through Gongsun Lue'e's inner fear and anxiety, giving her endless support and strength.

However, the bottom of the cave was pitch black, and Gongsun Lu'e could not see her surroundings at all.

This unknown darkness made her heart beat faster again. Despite Xu Xingchen's comfort, she still couldn't completely calm down. She instinctively moved closer to Xu Xingchen beside her, seeking more sense of security.

At this moment, only the sound of scratching on the rocks can be heard, which is particularly clear in this quiet cave. The fishy smell around is getting stronger and stronger. Several different sounds are intertwined together, which makes people think of some uneasy premonitions at this time.

Soon, the source of the sounds became apparent, as several monsters climbed out of the pool.

Gongsun Lu'e's slender hand subconsciously grabbed Xu Xingchen's arm. Her fingers were cold and trembling slightly, which silently expressed Gongsun Lu'e's inner panic and anxiety.

Her eyes were fixed on the unidentified creatures that were moving slowly on the rocks. As they approached quickly, Gongsun Lu'e felt her heart beating faster and an indescribable fear spread in her heart.

"Mr. Xu, what is that?"

Gongsun Lu'e said in shock.

Her voice was filled with panic and uncertainty, and this unknown terror made her extremely nervous.

Xu Xingchen keenly felt that Gongsun Lu'e's slender hands, which were tightly holding his arm, were trembling slightly, which made him realize how deep her inner fear was. Xu Xingchen turned around.

Staring firmly at the slowly moving unidentified creatures, trying to determine what they were, Xu Xingchen immediately recognized their outlines: a group of crocodiles crawling towards them from the rocks.

"It's a crocodile. Don't be afraid. Just hide behind me."

Xu Xingchen said softly to Gongsun Lue'e.

Hearing the voice, Gongsun Lu'e was overwhelmed with fear. Without any hesitation, she hid behind Xu Xingchen. Her movements were swift and light, like a frightened deer looking for shelter.

Her heart was pounding, and every beat seemed to remind her of the danger before her. Under Xu Xingchen's broad back, Gongsun Lue'e tried to calm herself down, but still couldn't help trembling slightly.

Gongsun Lu'e tightly grasped the corner of Xu Xingchen's clothes. The thin cloth became her only psychological support at the moment. Xu Xingchen's existence was like a solid mountain, making her feel an indescribable sense of security.

Xu Xingchen felt the dependence and fear coming from Gongsun Lue'e behind him. He took a step back gently with Gongsun Lue'e, making sure that she could be better hidden under his protection.

He didn't say anything, but this action was enough to convey his determination and support. Xu Xingchen knew that at this moment, his responsibility was to protect the kind woman behind him and prevent her from any harm.

At this time, two extremely ferocious crocodiles, with cold light flashing in their eyes, seemed like demons from the abyss. They opened their bloody mouths and revealed their sharp fangs.

They were the first to pounce towards Xu Xingchen and Gongsun Lue'e. Their movements were swift and powerful, and every move was filled with murderous intent, as if they wanted to swallow the two in one bite and make them their meal.

Gongsun Lu'e, who was hiding behind Xu Xingchen, became extremely anxious when she saw this. Her delicate face turned pale with fear, like the white dew in the morning light, and she shouted tremblingly.

"Master Xu, hit me now!"

Her voice was obviously trembling and her eyes were flashing with fear, as if she could foresee the terrible scene that was about to happen, because Gongsun Lu'e knew clearly that if she didn't take action.

Then she and Xu Xingchen might become the crocodile's meal, become victims of this wild cave, and be swallowed by the ruthless laws of nature.

"【Powerful Vajra Palm】!"

At the critical moment, Xu Xingchen immediately used his [Vajra Palm]. His whole body shook violently, and his clothes rustled under the stimulation of his true energy.

An invisible storm seemed to have condensed between Xu Xingchen's right palm, and a powerful force was roaring and surging within it, waiting for the moment of release. A fierce palm wind swept past, and as Xu Xingchen waved his palm, the fierce energy was like a violent storm.

"Rumble...!"

Then, a huge energy wave came out from Xu Xingchen's palm, carrying a breath of destruction. This force seemed to penetrate the constraints of space and hit the two crocodiles directly. The crocodiles didn't even have time to react before they were swallowed up by this huge force.

The heads of the two crocodiles exploded with a loud bang, like watermelons smashed by a huge force. Blood and flesh splattered in the air, as if a scarlet rainstorm had quietly descended. This cruel scene was terrifying, and the fragility of life was vividly displayed at this moment.

"Oh!"

There was a loud thump.

Their corpses were blown into the abyss by the force and power released by Xu Xingchen's [Vajra Palm]. Their heavy bodies stirred up a huge splash of water, and the sound of water was loud.

In the bottomless abyss, for a moment, the crocodiles were shocked and terrified by this sudden change. They twisted their bodies frantically underwater, trying to escape from this dangerous area.

Blood mist filled the water surface, and the originally clear water was dyed scarlet. The strong smell of blood filled the surrounding air.

Afterwards, the group of crocodiles began to share the two dead crocodiles that had fallen into the abyss. They scrambled to swim towards the dead crocodiles, tearing the corpses with their sharp teeth and tearing off pieces of flesh.

The smell of blood filled the air, attracting more crocodiles to join the fight for food. The four crocodiles that had originally climbed onto the rocks no longer cared about Xu Xingchen and Gongsun Lu'e.

They seemed to have sensed the panic of their own kind's death and retreated back into the abyss. Together with other crocodiles, they frantically shared the two dead crocodiles as if this was their last supper.

For a moment, the crocodile pond was in chaos. The sounds of fighting and biting among the crocodiles were deafening. They no longer paid attention to Xu Xingchen and Gongsun Lue'e on the rocks and were completely immersed in this unexpected meal.

Deep underground in the Crocodile Pond, it seemed like an ice cave isolated from the world. The freezing cold was overwhelming. Xu Xingchen had his own internal force to protect his body. His true energy circulated in his body, forming an invisible barrier to resist the biting cold.

His eyes were determined and his body was as steady as a rock, as if this extreme environment had no significant impact on him.

However, Gongsun Lu'e is different. Although she also has some cultivation, it is not as profound as Xu Xingchen's.

Her delicate body began to tremble in the severe cold, and her delicate skin turned faintly red. Obviously, she could not resist the chill. Gongsun Lu'e's delicate body involuntarily leaned towards Xu Xingchen, seeking a little warmth.

In this bitterly cold environment, Xu Xingchen keenly noticed something strange about Gongsun Lu'e. He gently stretched out his hand, his movements light and slow, as if he was afraid that his every move would disturb her.

Xu Xingchen's fingers gently touched Gongsun Lu'e's jade-like delicate hand, and he felt the coolness coming from her slender jade hand. This chill made Xu Xingchen's heart tighten.

In order to help Gongsun Lue'e dispel the coldness in her body, Xu Xingchen mobilized his own profound internal force of "Shaolin Nine Yang Kung Fu". This internal force was like a hot current, endless and full of powerful vitality.

As Xu Xingchen's Shaolin Nine Yang internal energy slowly transferred into Gongsun Lue'e's body, this powerful heat current, as soon as it entered Gongsun Lue'e's body, was like a spring breeze, dispelling the cold air in her body one by one.

The warmth started from her fingertips, traveled along her meridians, and gradually spread to her whole body. As her internal energy flowed, Gongsun Lu'e felt her body gradually becoming warm.