Dragon and Phoenix
Chapter 68: The Battle of the Sword God

With a single delay, Cio San had already appeared before the person who was carrying Beng Liong.

“What happened, Enghiong?” ask him while yelling.

“Cayhe found Beng Liong-tayhiap on the edge of the ravine near here.

While nodding, Cio San examined Beng Liong.

Still alive!

His breath is very weak. There's hardly even. Soon, Cio San directly channeled his magic power.

The blood flowing from Beng Liong's mouth was still fresh. That means he just got hurt. Seeing his former elder brother in such a state, his heart felt shuddered as well. Beng Liong was stiff as a corpse. His face was pale. As soon as Cio San examined his blood path, he soon realized that Beng Liong's blood path had been hit so severely that the flow had become chaotic.

If it was a few minutes late, Beng Liong would have died.

With all his strength and knowledge, Cio San tried to heal Beng Liong. The channel of power that Cio San gave to Beng Liong was at least quite influential, because before long Beng Liong had begun to recover his consciousness. His face slowly began to blush.

“Do not do anything, Liong-ko. Just accept this flow of energy,” whispered Cio San.

Beng Liong also obeyed the words of the person in front of him.

Cio San placed his hand on Beng Liong's chest. The flow of power of the magic was directly channeled into the heart of Beng Liong which almost stopped.

Everyone who was there could only fall silent and watch. Some people already know ‘tabib sakti’ it. They even nodded like admiring the workings of that ‘tabib sakti’.

The disciples of Bu Tong-pay who had gathered since earlier, had already swarmed Beng Liong and Cio San. They are eager to help but are aware that their science of medicine is still low.

Lau-cianbgbunjin, the authoritative Chief Bu Tong-pay, was silent about Cio San's actions.

As soon as it appeared Beng Liong had recovered his consciousness, everyone became relieved. Even so, Cio San continues to channel its energy.

“It seems that Beng Liong-Tayhiap's condition has improved. Let's start our fight, Suma-tayhiap,” said Kam Sin Kiam.

Suma Sun smiled and nodded. “Mari.”

The bodies of the two of them then floated down onto the stone bridge. The bridge looks strange, yet dashing and creepy. The moonlight plus the hundreds of torch lights that shone around the place, made the faces of these two people look so cold.

Without waiting for the cue, they threw swords at each other. Suma Sun captured Kam-tayhiap's sword, instead, Kam-tayhiap captured Suma Sun's sword.

They examined each other's swords.

“Suma-Tayhiap's sword is so awesome. It was white, glowing like silver. Made of special rocks that most likely came from the sky. Forged with a small flame so the process took many years. This sword was then planted in ice for many years as well. Even the sharpness of the wind alone is able to cut human flesh. A very light sword, because its owner relies on speed and accuracy,” Kam-tayhiap said as he examined Suma Sun's sword.

“Kam-tayhiap's sword is almost incomparable. It is made of metal that is deep in the ground. Such metals are rare metals. Most likely, the entire amount of this metal residing in the entire world would not be enough to make 2 swords. Although the weight is heavier than the general sword, this sword if it is in the hands of the right person, will be able to penetrate the defense as much as possible, will be able to penetrate steel walls and rocks. Even once his sabetage, it would slash apart dozens of people. A sword suitable for those who rely on strength and concentration,” demikan Suma Sun said as he examined the sword. Even though he was blind.

“For more fun, how about this fight we do while exchanging swords?” bargain Kam-tayhiap.

“Good,” Suma Sun said with a smile.

The swords they put back in the sheath. Because for the Sword God, the most dangerous sword movement was the movement when the sword left its sheath.

The two people just stared at each other. Not moving.

The wind blew their hair.

Hundreds, even thousands of people watching this event from the edge of the cliff, not a single one dared to make a sound. Maybe they did not breathe.

In this silence, even a falling needle can be heard.

Then the awaited moment arrived.

Kam-tayhiap moving.

People who can see the movement may not be up to one-tenth of people watching.

The sound of heavy wind certainly did not come from his movements. Movement without sound. The sound came from his sword. You can imagine how powerful the attack was.

The sword came piercing simply. But that simplicity has been trained for decades, so that simplicity has become something very frightening.

One prick.

Without any feint movement, without any ornamental movement.

Suma Sun had gotten used to the fierce, fast, and deadly sword attacks. But this attack he was facing, was the most amazing attack he had ever experienced. If the other person's sword moves were to cover up the steps in a way that encased his body, this Kam-tayhiap sword move was only a single, merciless move that instantly sealed any hope of staying alive.

He tried to escape quickly. Very fast movement. Not losing fast with the attack. The wind from Kam-tayhiap's sword hit the rocks behind Suma Sun's body. The sturdy cliffs of the reef shook and made a thunderous sound!

Suma Sun's own body is now beside Kam-tayhiap, his hand ready to pull the sword from its sheath. But he had not been able to pull the sword, Kam-tayhiap sword moved sideways and aimed at his throat.

Somehow Kam-Tayhiap can move that fast. Suma Sun could only dodge again in a lowered manner. As soon as he lowered his head, Kam-tayhiap's leg had ‘welcome’ him with a hard kick.

Suma Sun parried the kick with the sword hilt. The hardiness of the kick is used to help it move around backwards, then fly upwards. The power from Kam-tayhiap's kick as well as the additional bit of his own power, made the Red-Haired Sword God bouncy high very quickly!

He escaped the attack.

This whole thing took time to write. Everything happened in the blink of an eye.

As Suma Sun bounces high in the air, Kam-tayhiap also bounces upwards as well. A sword move that was as simple as the first move earlier, had now targeted Suma Sun's stomach.

If a person is in a bouncy position, then he is in danger. Because a position in the air like this leaves him without the horses.

But Suma Sun is not ‘orang’.

Suma Sun was the Sword God.

He greeted the prick with a sword stalk, which had not yet been plucked from the sheath. The sword managed to agitate him, but the sword wind that was no less powerful than the sword attack itself, had thrown him backwards.

Sum Sun's back hit the rock cliff behind him. Loud sounds are heard. The rocks were split apart due to the collision of Suma Sun's body.

He himself was not injured, because of the energy in protecting his body. But from this incident alone, people who are able to see their movements have been able to conclude, that Kam-tayhiap science is indeed above Suma Sun.

Seeing Suma Sun ‘angel’ on that cliff wall, Kam-tayhiap did not waste a chance. His body that was still floating in the air, somehow, was now sliding profusely with a fierce stab to the heart of the opponent.

This attack was again repelled by Suma Sun without removing the sword from its sheath. The stalk made Kam-tayhiap's attack deviate to the side and made his chest area open. Looking at that empty area, Suma Sun did not waste it. With his right foot, he took a hard kick.

Unfortunately, the kick did not meet the target, as Kam-tayhiap had greeted the kick with his left hand. The meeting of the palm with the sole of the foot threw Kam-tayhiap's body back. He was in the air, so he did not have horses to withstand the collision of the legs and hands.

Seeing Kam-tayhiap slammed into the back, Suma Sun did not then move forward to attack. He remained in his place.

There was a feeling of satisfaction on Kam-tayhiap's face after seeing Suma Sun not moving forward. Because if Suma Sun advanced, he was ready to face his opponent's attack with the ‘aneh’ twang of his body. Kam-Tayhiap does have a kind of strange ginkang that can make it move freely in the air without being affected by the attraction of the earth.

He's satisfied. Because the opponent before him was indeed worthy of being his opponent.

For a moment, they were silent to each other. Just looking while diving into each other's thoughts.

The night wind is blowing. Chilly.

But not as cold as the death that surrounded the battle area.

The eternal bridge is more fitting to be renamed the bridge of death.

Now Kam-Tayhiap is back to attack. The speed, power, and precision of his attacks, were even more amazing than the one before.

Suma Sun did not move at all! He stayed in his place. Lean on the rock.

Everyone who saw the state of Suma Sun, felt sorry for him. It was like he was out of his mind in the face of the awesome Kam-Tayhiap movement. Death had overshadowed the Red-Haired Sword God. His face was pale, and his body movements became stiff.

In the blink of an eye, Kam Sin Kiam's attack came back. This time, a sideways slash was eyeing Suma Sun's head. Back Suma Sun was only able to fend off.

Then with great admiration, Kam-Tayhiap launched ten consecutive quick attacks. So fast, to the point that all ten single punches were seen being launched simultaneously.

The first attack was a stab in the left shoulder. Suma Sun lowered her shoulders slightly. The sword pierced the wall.

The second attack is a stroke to the left ear. Suma Sun tilted her head. A sword passed over him.

The third attack is a stab to the right shoulder. Suma Sun raised her right hand to fend off with a sword. The sound of metal clashing against each other sounded shrill and painful to the ears. There was a flash of sparks coming from it.

The fourth attack, was an awesome movement that pierced into the heart of Suma Sun. This Red-Haired Sword God had dodged, but he lost quickly. The stab was fortunate that it did not penetrate his heart. He injured his left arm.

The fifth attack hit his stomach. Once again Suma Sun used the sword to fend off this prick. But back he lost quickly. Stomach's hurt!

Although not a deep wound, blood had soaked his white clothes.

He seems unable to move anywhere. The back is a rock. Up ahead, there was a ‘dewa’ of death who locked him up with the most devastating sword attack of his life.

The sixth strike targeted both of his thighs. With one stroke, Suma Sun's sword in Kam-Tayhiap's hand almost broke both legs. But this time it was fortunate that Suma Sun had jumped up, so that her legs could be saved.

As soon as Suma Sun was in the air, Kam-tayhiap immediately attacked also with 3 strokes at once, each of which targeted the neck, heartburn, and stomach.

Because the attack was at an inline point, enough to knock out his sword alone, Suma Sun managed to brush off the three dangerous attacks.

But since he had to face those 3 attacks with one move, his strength was greatly outmatched by Kam-tayhiap. This made his defense open. Seeing this, Kam-tayhiap's tenth stab had entered injuring his right thigh.

All of these events are simple movements that almost everyone is able to do. But in this world, no one was able to do it as fast, as powerful, and as precisely as Kam-tayhiap.

Moreover, all these events took place in just the blink of an eye anyway. The spectators present watched this fight, not even daring to blink an eye. Because once one blinked, one would miss watching the thrill of this fight. On the face of this earth, perhaps only Kam-tayhiap is capable of wielding such a terrifying sword.

But on this earth too, the one who was able to come out alive from this kind of attack was only Suma Sun.

He has jumped out of ‘ajang massacre’ it. He is now behind Kam-Tayhiap. But he did not attack the lamp, because his thigh had been pierced deeply. Movement weakens.

With a backward twisting motion, Kam-tayhiap has sent a blinding move that comes like the wind*****pick.

Who in the world is able to avoid such an attack?

Of course, only Suma Sun could.

It bounces backwards. The attack just passed a fingernail off his neck. The sword wind cut off a portion of her red hair. Fortunately the energy in protecting him, so that his body was not torn apart by the sword wind.

But unabashed, there were also injuries just because of the enormity of the sword wind. Suma Sun's neck, face, and shoulders had been scratched by the wind!

What kind of wind is capable of scratching the human body?

Of course the wind of Kam Sin Kiam's sword.

Suma Sun's clothes, which were as white as snow, were now flushed with blood.

Cio San who was watching the fight, tried to stay calm. He still placed his hands on Beng Liong's chest and channeled his magic energy. Just a little concentration of his mind is chaotic, then Beng Liong's life will be lost.

Beng Liong's life depends on Suma Sun.

Because if anything happens to Suma Sun, Cio San's mind will be muddled. And it'll kill Beng Liong.

Fortunately, this energy supply is complete. Without having to be told, Beng Liong can manage his own energy channeled by Cio San. Thay Kek Kun gave him a very deep knowledge of exertion.

“Stay with us, Enghiong. In a few days, your internal wound will recover,” said Cio San aka Lie Sat.

“Thank you, Siansing,” said Beng Liong slowly. Then he restored his strength. His body that was cold, stiff, and blue, now looks fresh and warm red. Even the warmth could be felt by Cio San who was sitting not far from him.

Inwardly, Cio San was amazed. So trained Beng Liong's body, so he was able to recover the wound in a very short time. Not even Cio San himself could believe it!

Talent and hard training.

Under this sky, no one could defeat Beng Liong in either of these matters.

As soon as Beng Liong's life was spared from danger, soon Cio San concentrated on watching Suma Sun's match against Kam-tayhiap.

Now Suma Sun has been cornered again. His body could only stick to the cliff wall without being able to do much. He can only avoid. Even so, there were still some Kam-Tayhiap attacks that injured his body.

I don't know how many tens or how many hundred moves Cio San missed. Suma Sun's extremely alarming state, made Cio San prepare her feelings to face the worst possibility.

He then said to Kao Ceng Lun, “Kao-enghiong, would you please do my request. As a friend?”

“Of course. Say, Lie-ko.”

“Whatever happens to Suma Sun or to me later, hope you keep looking after Beng Liong-enghiong. Don't stay away from him, and keep protecting him.”

“Eh? What are you going to do?” kao Ceng Lun asked in surprise.

“Please promise,” pinta Lie Sat.

Lama Kao Ceng Lun fell silent, then said, “Alright. I promise.”

Lie Sat smiled, then his eyes were slightly watery. Feelings like this can only be felt, if you find a friend who wants to do something for you without asking for a return, or without asking for an explanation though.

A friend like this if exchanged for a mountain of gold is still too valuable.

Kao Ceng Lun had no idea what Lie Sat had in mind.

No one knows, except Lie Sat himself.

The two of them remained focused on watching the ‘slaughter’ that happened before them. How Suma Sun became the moons of Kam-tayhiap. Suma Sun's movements became very slow, and was unable to keep up with Kam-tayhiap's speed.

Suma Sun's face and body were already drenched in blood. In a matter of seconds, it might collapse. Fainting or dying. Only the rock cliffs he was leaning against made him still able to stand.

A flash of sword, and a burst of blood.

That's all people can see right now.

Kam-tayhiap's sword in Suma Sun's hand was never able to remove it from its sheath. From the beginning until now, never once had Suma Sun been able to attack with a sword. He was too busy defending himself from the invasion of the mighty and most magnificent sword.

Now Suma Sun even used the sword in her hand as a stick to help her stay standing.

Kam-tayhiap stepped back. It was like giving Suma Sun a chance to let out her last few breaths.

Suma Sun couldn't possibly say ‘surrender’. Kam-tayhiap knows that. That's why he asked,

“If you have a chance, will Tayhiap drink with me?” suma Sun said with a smile.

Kam-tayhiap downcast. He knew he could not grant that request. In a few seconds, the person who asks for it will die.

How sad it is said ‘if there is a chance of that’, right?

You hear people mention it often. Too often the sentence is just a small talk. But there are several times in our lives, where the words are so soul-piercing and heart-wrenching. Because you know, that ‘chance’ will never come.

Kam-tayhiap feels the same way.

Where else would I find an opponent who could fight hundreds of moves with me?

When will I ever again meet an opponent so precious as to die by my sword?

Valuable friends are easy to find. A valuable opponent is hard to come by.

Therefore, people seem to appreciate enemies more than friends.

“Suma-tayhiap, hope you accept my last move. The latest moves I created specifically for this fight.”

“Please,” said Suma Sun smiled. Even to smile, he was tired.

Kam-tayhiap's body shot out fast. Slide like an arrow out of its bow.

So quick.

So awesome.

So terrible.

So deadly.

Just one prick.

It does not need a variety of beautiful styles. It does not need all sorts of blinding movements of the eyes. A Sword God like Kam-tayhiap would not be willing to move in futility. If one small movement alone can kill, it does not require two small movements.

Suma Sun finally managed to pull out the sword from its sheath!

But his movements are so slow. Within a distance of one step, Kam-tayhiap had been able to read his sword movements.

Suma Sun's hand broke!

The hand that was so awesome in playing the sword broke and drooped!

Blood splutters like flood water!

But somehow, Suma Sun moved forward very quickly.

Very-very fast!

Even Kam-Tayhiap did not think there were beings on earth that could move that fast.

Then the finger of Suma Sun's left hand had stuck to Kam-tayhiap's esophagus!

Only a few people were able to actually see the blink of an eye clearly. Suma Sun used the wall behind her body as the base of her footstool. Using that cliff, his movements became twice as fast.

Moreover, the heavy sword he was holding had already fallen following his right hand that held the sword. Now the speed has multiplied. With the rest of his energy, he uses the style that he ‘learn’ when fighting with Cio San. The style belongs to Swordsman Kelana!

Reverse stance, which attacks when to dodge, and dodge when to attack!

“You.. Why not kill me?” ask Kam Sin Kiam.

“Mau... kah.. Tay.. hap... drink with me.. ji.. ka a. da ke. sem... patan..?” he said with a smile, then collapsed.

Kam Sin Kiam was unable to do anything. He just stood there. Unable to believe the incident that just happened.

So great was Suma Sun's sacrifice. He sacrificed his hand. The most precious thing, more precious than the life of a swordsman.

Why did he sacrifice? For a chance to drink together?

Of course he sacrificed for something more precious.

Friendship.

It was far more precious than his hands and life.

People who have experienced enlightenment will see the lives of others more valuable than their own lives.

You will appreciate others more than you will respect yourself.

If you want a peaceful world, you're the one who has to make sacrifices first.

Tears dripping on Kam-tayhiap's cheeks. He fell to his knees, his hands were stretched out, his head bowed in shame.

With a quiver he said, “Receive our respect, Thay Temperature..”.

Thay Temperature.

Grand Master.

All this time, people who deserve to bear the name of this title are only a few people. Thio Sam Hong is one of them.

Cio San was already there. He quickly took Suma Sun's blood to stop her blood. Then he swiftly channeled his internal energy.

The sound of Kam-Tayhiap shakes but booms,

“Note, O you great warriors! What Suma-thaytemuhu has shown. Peace can only happen in Kang Ouw's world, if enemies love each other, enemies forgive each other, and opponents humble each other. Today too, cayhe announced cayhe's resignation from the martial world. Hand Washing Ceremony will be done as soon as possible by inviting all members of Bu Lim.”

She cried.

But she was not crying for herself. He wept for the wounded hero before him, whose sacrifice had opened his eyes.

“How is Thay Temperature?” ask him to Lie Sat.

“His life can still be helped,” said Lie Sat.

“But tang...” Kam-tayhiap did not dare to continue his words.

Lie Sat just shook his head.

Of course he couldn't connect that hand. Even if it can, the hand will not function as it should.

He can only channel his energy. To just relieve the pain and recover the energy of his best friend.

At least, that was all he could do to this friend he admired so much.

The more he thinks, the more he admires.

The battle had opened his mind, how Suma Sun turned Yin into Yang, and turned Yang into Yin.

Converting a deficiency into an advantage, and turning an excess into a deficiency.

Apparently, since the beginning Suma Sun had thought of everything.

He agrees to exchange swords with Kam-tayhiap. The sword is lighter. If used by Kam-Tayhiap, will make the movement of the swordsman faster. When viewed at a glance, it will make Kam-Tayhiap superior because it is faster. But that advantage immediately turned into a loss, as the power of his attacks would be much reduced.

Kam-tayhiap who feels himself becoming faster, will unconsciously use that speed constantly. Which results in its power will be drained quickly as well.

On the other hand, Suma Sun using Kam-tayhiap's heavy sword would become slower. But since he only moved as necessary, his strength was not drained out. He will often get hurt by losing fast. But those injuries were only external injuries, and not very life-threatening.

He is able to intelligently transform Yang into Yin, and Yin into Yang.

Turn your own weaknesses into strengths. Turn your opponent's strength into weakness.

Suma Sun also did not move freely. He just stood leaning against the cliff wall. He deliberately limited himself to not moving too much. At first glance, people think it is cornered. Though he deliberately limited his movements, so that Kam-tayhiap movement was also limited.

Kam-tayhiap moves must have been prepared in the face of Suma Sun's speed of movement. Undeterred, precisely Suma Sun did not move freely, and was silent in one position. This will cause Kam-Tayhiap to think again to launch the moves that fit the condition. Indirectly, it was Suma Sun who dictated Kam-tayhiap!

Exchanging swords will definitely make Kam-tayhiap style not as great as the original. Because of his skill, his training, his exertion of strength, was accustomed to using his own sword. Using someone else's sword would make it not maximal.

Therefore, Suma Sun did not use Kam-Tayhiap's sword to attack. He saved all his energy for the most awaited moment.

That's the last move!

In this last attack, when Kam-Tayhiap launched his latest move, Kam-tayhiap's mind was no longer alert. He thought Suma Sun would definitely lose. Suma Sun's dire circumstances, coupled with her last words that made Kam-tayhi's heart a little troubling, made her attack not as intense as expected. Moreover, plus Kam-tayhiap power that has been drained, the sword of others, and complacency that he will win.

Judging from all angles, Suma Sun must be dead.

But that Red-Haired Sword God had taken everything into account.

Everything was.

So, as soon as the last attack came, he by reducing his speed, received Kam-tayhiap's attack with a sword stance as well. This slow pace is of course thought of by people as a form of despair or a last resort in the face of the Kam-Tayhiap attack.

But he deliberately sacrificed his right arm to be slashed.

That way, his body's burden of carrying a heavy sword was reduced.

In addition, this also makes Kam-Tayhiap no longer alert, because he feels he has managed to cut off Suma Sun's arm.

Then with a hard twinge, with the rest of the energy that is really stored and assisted with the thrust of the foot that rests on the cliff wall, the, Suma Sun darted very quickly against Kam-tayhiap's esophagus with the finger of his left hand.

Clever!

Crazy one!

Unimaginable!

It's astonishing!

Cio San remained patiently channeling his power until Suma Sun came to her senses. As soon as he saw that his best friend had awakened, with a smile he said, saying,

“You succeeded.”

“Indeed, since when have I never made it?” suma Sun replied with a smile.

Just as Cio San was about to stand up, suddenly a loud voice sounded.

“Let's go, Lie Sat-siansing. I was about to ask.”

Apparently Lau-ciangbunjin's voice.

“Please.”

“Where did you learn Bu Tong-pay's medicine? During this time, we never taught the science of pure energy distribution Thay Kek Kun to outsiders.”

Cio San could not answer.

What he did while healing Beng Liong and Suma Sun, was indeed channeling energy using the science of Yin-Yang Distribution belonging to Bu Tong-pay. They all do it without thinking.

“Did you steal our science?” ask Lau-ciangbunjin fiercely.

Cio San remained silent.

“Why not answer?” ask Lau-ciangbunjin again. Next, “Your weird skin makes me suspicious. Don't you wear a mask to disguise.”

“Ya done it, if it's been found out.” Cio San smiled.

Then he opened the fine mask that covered his face.

Everyone is shocked.

This is the face of the most wanted man in the world Kang Ouw.

“Cio San,” review Lau-ciangbunjin short.

Hearing the name, came the startled cries of the thousands present.

“Murid-disciple Bu Tong-pay! Surround him! Don't let it pass!” lau-ciangbunjin's orders.

“Murid-student Siau Lim-pay! Don't let him escape!” hong-taysu's orders were apparently already there as well.

“Murid-student Go Bi-pay! Kepung Cio San!” go Bi-pay-ciangbunjin Order. He was an old Nikow named Bi Goat.

In a row, other small college chairmen also called for the same. Starting from Kun Lun-pay, Hoa San-pay, and others. In total there are 7 small universities that also participate with 3 large universities in besieging Cio San.

“Don't let Suma Sun get away too!” lau-ciangbunjin's orders are heard.

“Suma-thaytemperature is injured. Any business can be discussed to Kam Sin Kiam and his family!” This time Kam-Tayhiap came forward to defend Suma Sun. Immediately the men and their daughters came forward to protect Suma Sun who was sitting cross-legged.

“Wah, so crowded...,” Cio San said.

Proceeds,

“Good. I'll just say it once. I'm not the villain you're looking for. And if you force me to catch or kill me, I will fight. Who is reckless to do so must bear the risk of his own death.”

He said calmly.

His right hand plays with his hair. His left hand was folded behind.

“I Cio San. Ma Kauw-kauwcu and Kay Pang-pangcu. Ready to take on the challenge. Please go forward.”