Chapter 476: Wu Mu’s Strange Book

After comprehending the essence of the Taiji Sword, Zhang Wuji’s strength had long surpassed that of Wu Wei, far exceeding it. Facing him, Kai Xin had no confidence at all—something that hadn’t happened in his past life, and now, he still didn’t want to…
Moreover, from Zhang Wuji’s actions, it seemed he wouldn’t harm Zhao Min, who was injured, until everything was resolved—Zhang Wuji had never been the kind to kill innocents.
“Give me the Dragon Slaying Sword. You two, leave.”
Zhang Wuji didn’t say much more. He glanced at the two of them with a complex expression, stretched out his hand, but hesitated to meet Zhou Zhiruo’s determined gaze as she tried hard not to cry.
Kai Xin suddenly felt a bit impressed by himself…
If the Dragon Slaying Sword were in his hands, would Zhang Wuji be so polite? He probably would have just taken it by force.
Thinking of this, Kai Xin suddenly felt a bit hopeful.
He had thought that if Zhang Wuji chased after them, he would at least have to hand over the Dragon Slaying Sword, meaning only half of his task would be completed. But unexpectedly, while Zhang Wuji was chasing after them, they had a trump card against him—Zhou Zhiruo!
As expected…
Having been hurt by Zhang Wuji and Zhao Min before, Zhou Zhiruo had long given up on Zhang Wuji. With a cold frown, she said, “Leader Zhang, there’s no need for courtesy! After all, your Ming Sect is an enemy of my six major sects… And Zhao Min is the mastermind behind framing them… I, Zhou Zhiruo, wanted to kill that witch Zhao Min for my former master, but Leader Zhang kept blocking me. This shows clearly that the imperial court and the Ming Sect are in collusion… With Leader Zhang defending Zhao Min like this, what more is there to talk about? Just kill us both outright, then hand over your adoptive father’s Dragon Slaying Sword and my Emei Sect’s Heaven-Piercing Sword to Zhao Min, so she can deliver them to the imperial court.”
Her words were filled with sarcasm, deep hatred, and disappointment:
“However, Leader Zhang, if you want to take the Dragon Slaying Sword and give it to the imperial court, I, Zhou Zhiruo of Emei, will never agree. Either step over our bodies or take the boat back to Ling She Island, so your adoptive father can kill me with a single palm strike…”
Zhang Wuji already felt immense guilt toward Zhou Zhiruo—not only for failing her emotionally but also for protecting Zhao Min, causing her repeated pain. Hearing her righteous words, his face turned awkward. He opened and closed his mouth several times but couldn’t say anything.
“Leader Zhang, go ahead and act,” Kai Xin said at the right moment.

“Zhao Min has seized the Dragon Slaying Sword and the Heaven-Piercing Sword today; she probably intends to give them to the imperial court… The court has long aimed to destroy the Ming Sect and the six major sects. If Zhao Min succeeds, it will bring disaster upon all people! Master Zhou doesn’t want the Dragon Slaying Sword to fall into your adoptive father’s hands because you, as his adopted son, trust Zhao Min greatly. Once the sword is lost, the Emei Sect will be in grave danger, and then Zhao Min will turn against Master Zhou… I can’t bear to see the six major sects of Emei destroyed. So today, even if I die at sea, I will not let Master Zhang fulfill Zhao Min’s wish of providing her with a ‘wedding dress’.”
With that, she held the Heaven-Piercing Sword across her chest, standing together with Zhou Zhiruo in a united stance to face the enemy.
Zhang Wuji not only inherited the martial spirit of his father but also the intelligence of his mother, Yin Susu from the Sky Eagle Sect. He easily understood what Happy meant by her words.
He lowered his head and sighed, “There will surely be a day when the truth comes to light regarding today’s events. You’re right—having the Dragon Slaying Sword in my adoptive father’s hands is a curse, not a blessing. Today, I won’t trouble you further. Go now… Young Happy, take good care of Miss Zhou…”
After saying that, he leaped into the vast sea once again, heading toward Ling She Island, which was a hundred meters away.
Whoosh!
He made it!
Watching Zhang Wuji leave without looking back, Happy finally breathed a sigh of relief in secret.
Turning around, she saw Zhou Zhiruo enter the cabin with tears on her face, unsure whether it was due to Zhang Wuji’s heartlessness or his last words before leaving.
Happy didn’t dare say anything either…
From besieging Mount Guangming, to rescuing the six major sects, to secretly protecting the Emei Sect, and then going overseas to Ling She Island to fight Xie Xun and confront Zhang Wuji—after going through countless hardships, she had finally obtained both the Heaven-Piercing Sword and the Dragon Slaying Sword.
Not daring to delay, Happy hurried into the cabin and handed the Heaven-Piercing Sword to Zhou Zhiruo!
Ding!!!
The moment Zhou Zhiruo took the sword, a clear and pleasant system prompt sounded: “Task of escaping Ling She Island completed!”
“Zhou Zhiruo has obtained the Dragon Slaying Sword and the Heaven-Piercing Sword. Task completed!”
Zhou Zhiruo looked at the Dragon Slaying Sword and the Heaven-Piercing Sword in her hands with a complex expression. Wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes, a determined glint appeared in her eyes. “Before passing away, my master told me through a message that there is a huge secret hidden within these two divine weapons…” As she spoke, she held the sword in one hand and the knife in the other.
About seven feet apart, the sword and the knife collided…
Clang! Ding!
The Heaven-Piercing Sword, which could cut through iron like mud, and the mighty Dragon Slaying Sword instantly turned into ordinary iron, breaking into two pieces and falling onto the bed.

Even though he was prepared, seeing those two legendary weapons lose their original brilliance and presence stirred up waves of emotion in his heart.
Zhou Zhiruo remained calm, taking a small rolled piece of brocade from the notch in the Heaven-Piercing Sword, then taking a small booklet from the Dragon-Slaying Saber.
Kai Xin’s breathing quickened instantly!
On the booklet in Zhou Zhiruo’s hands, he clearly saw four striking traditional Chinese characters:
“The Extraordinary Wumu Book”
His gaze shifted to another piece of brocade in her hands:
Could it be…
“The Extraordinary Wumu Book” contains not only the Yue Family Boxing and Yue Family Spear techniques that are still in use today, along with a military treatise… but also the ultimate skills of the Beggars’ Sect written by Guo Jing—sure enough… The Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms and the Dog-Beating Staff Technique… Both of these skills are remarkable. This piece of brocade must be the quick-success version of the “Nine Yin Manual” personally written and recorded by Huang Rong, the former leader of the Beggars’ Sect.”
As she read, Zhou Zhiruo, to Kai Xin’s surprise, put the “Nine Yin Manual” into his arms:
“Although the Beggars’ Sect’s palm techniques and the Dog-Beating Staff Technique are excellent, they are after all the sect’s unique skills. As the leader of the Emei Sect, it’s not appropriate for me to practice them. Moreover, strategic combat skills aren’t what people in the martial world prefer. I’ll leave these to you… Young Kai Xin, this is a small compensation from me on behalf of my master and the Emei Sect.” With that, she handed over the highly sought-after “Extraordinary Wumu Book” to him.
Ding!
System notification:
“You have obtained ‘The Extraordinary Wumu Book’!”
Ding!
“You have successfully practiced ‘The Extraordinary Wumu Book’ and the military treatise, gaining strategic combat skills. All attributes have increased by 10 points! Arm strength: 102 points; Bone strength: 117 points; Comprehension: 104 points; Agility: 106 points!”
Ding!
“You have successfully practiced the supreme martial art of the Life-and-Death Realm, ‘Yue Family Boxing’…”
Ding!
“You have successfully practiced the supreme martial art of the Life-and-Death Realm, ‘Yue Family Spear’…”
Ding!
“You have successfully practiced the ultimate skill of the Beggars’ Sect from the Life-and-Death Realm, ‘Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms’…”
Ding!
“You have successfully practiced the ultimate skill of the Beggars’ Sect from the Life-and-Death Realm, ‘Dog-Beating Staff Technique’!”
The continuous system notifications of successful practice were like one huge surprise after another, filling Kai Xin with excitement…
The Extraordinary Wumu Book!
Truly worthy of its name!!