From one person to nine to five

Chapter 689 Ghost Ship (1)

On a remote coastline, there is a forgotten beach where reefs stand in rows, forming a unique natural wonder.

The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the sea, creating a blood-red wave, as if the sunset glow from the sky was dripping, dyeing the entire sea red.

The reefs have various shapes, some look like sleeping beasts, some look like twisted ghosts. Under the erosion of sea water, their surfaces are covered with traces of time, like forgotten ancient runes, telling unknown secrets.

The sea water flows between the reefs, making a low and eerie whimpering sound, as if it were the call of some creature in the deep sea.

As night falls, the light on the beach becomes dim, and the shadows of the reefs are stretched out. They overlap and crisscross on the beach, forming strange faces.

The sea breeze has a salty and humid smell, mixed with a subtle smell of decay, which makes people shudder. Occasionally, a sudden cold wind will blow, making the seaweed between the reefs rustle, as if something is peeking in the dark.

The moon peeked out from the clouds, and the silver moonlight sprinkled on the rocks, adding a touch of mystery to this eerie beach.

The waves hit the rocks, making a rhythmic roar, but in this roar, there seemed to be some kind of whisper mixed in, which made people doubt their own hearing. The whisper seemed to be telling ancient legends or warning of something ominous that was about to happen.

On a night like this, the rock forest on the beach looks particularly strange. They stand there quietly, as if guarding a secret or waiting for an opportunity.

There was an indescribable tension in the air, which made people involuntarily speed up their pace, wanting to leave this place full of unknowns and weirdness as soon as possible.

The outline of the ghost ship appeared blurred and distorted in the night. Its hull seemed to be made of some unknown black substance, and the surface was covered with a layer of slippery mucus, like a monster crawling out of the abyss of the deep sea.

The sails on the boat swelled up on their own in the absence of wind, making an eerie rustling sound, as if an invisible hand was controlling them.

As the ghost ship approaches, the atmosphere on the beach becomes more depressing.

Xu Fu could feel the cold breath emanating from the boat. It was a chill that penetrated deep into his bones and made his soul tremble.

He knew that this ship was no ordinary thing, it could be a portal to another world or the carrier of some ancient curse.

Xu Fu's long spear gleamed coldly in the moonlight. He knew that this was not just a weapon, but also a bond between him and this strange beach. He took a deep breath, adjusted his breathing, and prepared to meet the upcoming challenge.

Although there was a hint of fear in his heart, he was more curious about the unknown and challenged by fate.

The ghost ship finally docked at the beach, the hull gently hitting the reef, making a dull sound. The deck of the ship began to slowly descend, forming a slope leading to the beach.

Xu Fu gripped his spear tightly and walked forward steadily. His shadow was stretched out in the moonlight, intertwining with the shadow of the reef, forming a picture full of tension.

As the deck of the ghost ship touched the beach, a figure slowly stepped out of the cabin and stood at the bow. It was a woman wearing an ancient battle robe and a golden crown. Her name was Suzuka Gozen, the legendary ghost general.

Her eyes were sharp, as if they could penetrate people's hearts. Her posture was proud, looking down at Xu Fu from a high position, like a queen examining her subjects.

Suzuka Gozen's figure looked particularly mysterious in the moonlight. Her battle robe was embroidered with complex runes, which glowed faintly in the night.

She held a long sword in her hand, the blade gleaming coldly under the moonlight, forming a sharp contrast with the long spear in Xu Fu's hand.

Her voice was deep and powerful, with an unquestionable majesty, and she said: "Xu Fu, your courage is commendable, but you should know that you are facing more than just a simple enemy. Are you ready to face your fate?"

Xu Fu looked up and met Suzuka Gozen's gaze. There was no trace of fear in his eyes, only determination and courage.

He replied: "Suzuka Gozen, I know the road ahead will be difficult, but my will is as strong as a rock. I came here not to escape fate, but to uncover its mystery."

As the two men talked, the waves continued to hit the rocks, making bursts of roars, as if paving the way for the upcoming showdown.

The air between Xu Fu and Suzuka Gozen was filled with tension and anticipation, and their gazes were like two sharp swords clashing in the air.

Suzuka Gozen, the legendary female samurai, stood at the bow of the ghost ship, her figure looking proud and mysterious in the moonlight.

She was wearing exquisite armor, with a long sword at her waist, and her long hair fluttering in the sea breeze. Her eyes were sharp, like a predator, looking down at Xu Fu from a high position.

Xu Fu felt the pressure from Suzuka Gozen, but he did not back down. He knew that this battle was not only a contest of strength, but also a test of wisdom and courage.

He gripped the spear tightly and assumed a defensive stance, ready to meet Suzuka Gozen's attack.

The battle began silently. Suzuka Gozen suddenly moved, her figure was like a flash of lightning, she jumped down from the bow and rushed straight towards Xu Fu.

Her long sword drew a cold light in the moonlight, with a sound of breaking through the air, and pointed directly at Xu Fu's vitals.

Xu Fu's reaction was equally quick. He dodged to the side, avoiding Suzuka Gozen's attack, and at the same time swung the long spear in his hand in an attempt to counterattack.

But Suzuka Gozen was faster. She rolled in the air, easily avoided Xu Fu's counterattack, and quickly adjusted her attack route.

The battle between the two unfolded on the beach, and the reef forest became their battlefield.

Xu Fuli used the length of his spear to constantly swing it, trying to suppress Suzuka Gozen. His attacks were both swift and accurate, and every swing of the spear made a sound of breaking through the air, as if it was tearing the air apart.

However, Suzuka Gozen's movements were more flexible. She was like a nimble cat, shuttling between Xu Fu's attacks, looking for opportunities to counterattack.

Her long sword seemed to have life in her hands, and every swing carried a deadly threat.

The battle entered a white-hot stage. Xu Fu's long spear and Suzuka Gozen's long sword intertwined in the air, making a crisp sound of metal collision.

The two figures intertwined in the moonlight, forming a breathtaking picture. The sea breeze in the reef forest seemed to have sensed the fierceness of the battle, and it blew even more violently, as if to cheer for the battle.

The battle began with Xu Fu's low shout. The Liuhe Spear in his hand was like a living dragon, cutting through the air and pointing directly at Suzuka Gozen with a sound of breaking wind. The tip of the spear flashed coldly in the moonlight, as if it could tear apart everything that stood in its way.

A flash of surprise flashed across Suzuka Gozen's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by calmness. She jumped lightly from the bow and landed lightly on the beach. Her movements were graceful and swift, and the weapon in her hand met the tip of Xu Fu's gun, making a crisp metal collision sound.

Xu Fu's Liuhe spear technique was unpredictable, sometimes like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue, sometimes like a tiger descending from the mountain.

The tip of his spear drew afterimages in the air, and each strike contained powerful internal force, trying to break through Suzuka Gozen's defense.

His shooting skills are not just about attacking, but also about testing and finding the opponent's flaws.

Suzuka Gozen responded to Xu Fu's attacks with an almost supernatural speed and agility. Every dodge and counterattack she made was extremely precise, the weapon in her hand seemed to be integrated with her body, and every swing was full of power and grace.

As the battle progressed, Xu Fu began to utilize the essence of Liuhe Spear - Liuhe, namely the inner three combinations and the outer three combinations. His movements became smoother and more coordinated, and each attack became more swift and accurate.

Suzuka Gozen's eyes flashed with a trace of solemnity, she realized that Xu Fu's strength was far beyond her expectations. She began to respond more cautiously, and each counterattack was more accurate and deadly.

Her weapon drew arcs in the air, trying to find Xu Fu's weakness. The battle between Xu Fu and Suzuka Gozen has entered a white-hot stage.

The Liuhe Spear in Xu Fu's hand was like a living dragon, cutting through the air and pointing directly at Suzuka Gozen with the sound of breaking wind.

His spear skills were unpredictable, sometimes like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue, sometimes like a tiger descending from the mountain. Each strike contained powerful internal force, trying to break through Suzuka Gozen's defense.

Suzuka Gozen stood at the bow of the ghost ship, with a flash of surprise in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by calmness. She jumped lightly from the bow and landed lightly on the beach.

Her movements were graceful and swift, and the broadsword in her hand met the tip of Xu Fu's gun, making a crisp sound of metal collision.

As the battle progressed, Suzuka Gozen began to use her fighting skills to fight back. The broadsword in her hand slashed down with an unstoppable force. Her sword skills were equally exquisite, and each sword was full of power and speed, forming a sharp contrast with Xu Fu's Liuhe spearmanship.

Suzuka Gozen's fighting skills are not only about attacking, but also about testing and finding Xu Fu's flaws.

He used Xu Fu's Liuhe Spear Techniques such as "Middle Siping Spear Stance", "Low Siping Spear Stance" and "Green Dragon Offering Claw Stance" to the fullest extent, and every attack was full of changes and possibilities.

Suzuka Gozen's sword skills are like "the blue dragon swinging its tail" and "the white bull turning around". Every chopped move contains great power, trying to find Xu Fu's weakness.

There was a flash of determination in Suzuka Gozen's eyes, and the broadsword in her hand began to emit a faint light, which was a sign that she was about to use her fighting skills.

Her body sank slightly, and her hands tightly grasped the hilt of the knife. The knife drew strange tracks in the air, as if drawing some ancient spell.

With a clear whistle, Suzuka Gozen's figure suddenly became blurred. Her speed reached the extreme at this moment, making it almost impossible to catch her.

Her sword swung towards Xu Fu at an almost impossible angle with a sound of breaking through the air. This was her unique skill - "Ichimonji Slash".

Xu Fu felt the threat of the knife, and he knew he couldn't resist it head-on, so he adopted a more flexible approach.

At the moment when Takeda's sword was about to fall, Xu Fu suddenly leaned back and avoided the blow at an almost impossible angle. His long spear also moved at this moment, and he used the length advantage of the long spear to lift it up from below and hit Suzuka Gozen's wrist directly.

Suzuka Gozen reacted extremely quickly. Her sword suddenly changed direction at the moment it was about to hit the ground, and she pressed down to block Xu Fu's long spear.

The two men's weapons collided in the air again, making a loud noise. Xu Fu felt a huge force coming from the long spear, and his body couldn't help but step back a few steps.

Suzuka Gozen did not give Xu Fu a chance to breathe. She quickly followed up, swinging the katana continuously, each strike carrying the momentum of Ichimonji Slash, as if to split Xu Fu in half.

Xu Fu kept retreating and dodging, his long spear dancing in his hand into a golden light, and every swing of his spear just blocked Suzuka Gozen's attack.

The battle between the two entered a white-hot stage, and every attack and defense was full of danger and opportunity. Xu Fu was constantly defending and looking for opportunities to counterattack, while Suzuka Gozen was constantly attacking and looking for Xu Fu's flaws.

The battle continued on this ancient battlefield. Every confrontation between the two was like a fight between life and death, full of tension and excitement.

As the battle progressed, Suzuka Gozen began to change her tactics. Her attacks were no longer simply slashing, but she began to look for Xu Fu's flaws.

She sometimes attacked quickly and continuously, and sometimes suddenly slowed down to confuse her opponent. Xu Fu remained calm, his long spear was like his eyes, always closely watching every move of Suzuka Gozen.

In a quick attack, Suzuka Gozen's sword suddenly changed direction. She used the sword's length advantage to try to bypass Xu Fu's long spear and stab his flank.

Xu Fu seemed to have anticipated this, and his long spear quickly returned to defense, blocking Suzuka Gozen's attack at a clever angle. The two men's weapons collided in the air again, making a loud noise.

Suzuka Gozen's attacks became more and more fierce. She suddenly changed the rhythm of her attacks and adopted a more direct and powerful attack method - Ichimonji Slash.

This is her unique skill. Ichimonji Slash is known for its simplicity and powerful force. It can concentrate all the strength on one sword and deal a fatal blow to the opponent.

Xu Fu felt the threat of the knife, and he knew he couldn't resist it head-on, so he adopted a more flexible approach.

At the moment when Suzuka Gozen's sword was about to fall, Xu Fu's body suddenly leaned back, avoiding the attack at an almost impossible angle.

His long spear also moved at this moment. He used the length of the spear to lift it upwards from the bottom and hit Suzuka Gozen's wrist directly.

Suzuka Gozen reacted very quickly. Her sword suddenly changed direction just before it hit the ground, and pressed down to block Xu Fu's long spear. The two weapons collided again, making a loud noise.

Xu Fu felt a huge force coming from the long spear, and his body couldn't help but take a few steps back.

(End of this chapter)