The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 617 Mid-Journey Ambush, the Evil Duo (Thanks for the donation, fellow Daoist!)

Chen Pingan tapped on the frame beams.

"grown ups!"

Outside the vehicle, Xiong Sanrang's voice soon rang out.

Even the speed of the chassis slowed down considerably.

Let's stop here.

"Yes, sir." Although Xiong Sanrang didn't understand why, he never questioned his lord's words.

As he gestured and gave the order, the entire vehicle quickly came to a stop.

The elite troops stopped and stood guard, their footsteps creating a series of thuds on the ground.

"My lord." Xiong Sanrang bowed slightly and lifted the curtain.

Chen Pingan slowly got up and got off the vehicle.

Chen Ping'an glanced at Xiong Sanrang and saw a solemn and respectful face.

Xiong Sanrang has been following him for several years, and he has worked hard and diligently over the years.

When the time is right, I will give him that precious pill.

"Wait here," Chen Ping'an instructed.

"Yes!" The elite soldiers stood solemnly, saluting and shouting.

His spirit and energy were in perfect harmony, displaying a majestic and imposing presence.

Those who could accompany Chen Ping'an on his journey were no ordinary elites. If they were in a city, they would all be experts who could make a name for themselves.

But here, he was just an ordinary member of the guards.

Chen Pingan glanced at it and then calmly looked away.

They're all old buddies from Beicang; it would be such a shame for them to die here.

If he were to die here, it would be a rather incompetent act for him to be in charge.

"That's it!"

hum~
With a flash of inspiration, Chen Ping'an leaped into the air and flew towards the distant mountains.

Xiong Sanrang and the others stood still, their expressions solemn and their faces dignified.

They didn't understand the adults' actions, but since the adults had given the orders, they simply obeyed.

Two figures, concealing their presence amidst the dense forests of the mountains, blended seamlessly into their surroundings.

The man was hunched over, as thin as a tree branch, but his eyes shone with an extraordinary brightness, possessing an indescribable magic.

The other person was burly, broad-shouldered, and thick-waisted, with a fierce face; it was vaguely discernible that he was a woman.

The two hid in the dense forest, maintaining a distance between them, wary of each other yet relying on one another. Their presence was extremely faint, clearly indicating they possessed highly sophisticated methods of concealment.

Even with top masters present, one would subconsciously ignore their presence if one relaxed even slightly.

The two remained motionless, like withered trees, their gazes sweeping across a long distance to the official road below the mountain.

On the official road, there was a carriage guarded by elite guards, decorated with black jade patterns, whose status and position were self-evident.

Neither of them spoke, and they waited quietly for the vehicle to arrive.

Just as the vehicle was about to fall into their attack range, it suddenly stopped.

A hint of doubt flashed in their eyes, but neither of them made a move.

During an attack, the slightest flaw could lead to the failure of all previous efforts.

Having roamed the land for years and killed countless people, they naturally understood this principle.

Although Chen Ping'an, the savage swordsman, is young, he is experienced, ranks among the Hidden Dragons, and possesses combat strength close to that of a top-tier grandmaster.

With the assassination attempt imminent, they were not going to take any risks whatsoever.

The two remained silently in ambush, neither of them making a move.

Then they saw the person get out of the vehicle, who was their target, Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman.

That's right, it's Chen Ping'an, the Brute!
A hint of excitement flashed in their eyes.

After many days of planning, luck was finally on their side. There were no tricks or deceptions; the person sitting in that carriage was none other than the ruthless Chen Ping'an!
This time, every single one of them was a success!

The two held their breath and waited quietly.

then
They then saw Chen Ping'an, the savage swordsman, leap away towards the western mountainside.

"What's going on?" A hint of doubt appeared in their eyes: "You found out?"

Neither of them moved, communicating only with their eyes.

Confident in their own ability to conceal themselves, they ultimately held back.

Although they are strong, Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, is no pushover either. He may possess some secret killing techniques or protective trump cards.

While a direct confrontation might offer an advantage, there are too many uncontrollable factors involved.

To be on the safe side, let's stick to the plan.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths.
The daggers were getting closer and closer to them.

However, whether it was intentional or just a coincidence, depending on the direction, as the Mang Dao flew, he would close the distance between them. But after reaching the closest point, he would pass them and then gradually drift away.

However, the closest point is still some distance from their precise attack range.

Although the difference is not significant, it will undoubtedly reduce the success rate of the assassination.

They were willing to wait, but Mang Dao's purpose was unknown, and they didn't know what he was going to do.

When will he come back? Will he ever come back? I have no idea!
"We can't delay any longer. We must act now, finish off Mang Dao, and avenge Black Mountain!"

The two exchanged a glance and made a decision instantly!
They watched the trajectory of the dagger as it flew, waiting for the perfect moment.

Suddenly, their eyes snapped open, and they sprang up abruptly!

"Do it!"

A sinister white claw shadow appeared in mid-air, containing unspeakable ruthlessness and killing intent, and reached out to grab Chen Ping'an.

A large iron ingot, about ten feet in size, exuded a heavy aura and moved toward the direction of Chen Ping'an.

At the same time, a patterned square cloth, swollen by the wind, blocked Chen Ping'an's path.

Two figures suddenly sprang up at the same time, one on the left and one on the right, attacking him with an indescribable awe.

Faced with this sudden turn of events, Chen Ping'an remained calm, showing no surprise whatsoever.

He had already discovered their ambush earlier; they were concealing their presence, hidden in the dense forests of the mountains.

Although their methods of concealing their presence were good, it was clear that they were far from being able to hide from him.

His spiritual platform shone brightly, and his spirituality was so abundant that it was beyond words. He broke through the first barrier of the realm and sublimated his spiritual patterns, making him stand out among the Grandmasters!
His foundation was incredibly solid and powerful. He attempted to break through to the next realm with nine spiritual runes. With such accumulation, even a Grandmaster who had reached the third stage of the realm breakthrough would be far from being his match.

If we're talking about foundational accumulation, among the Grandmasters, there are only a few ranked on the Hidden Dragon List and a few old monsters at the third stage of breaking through to the next realm.

The former possesses a special physique, has mastered a genuine cultivation scroll, and has access to abundant natural resources to refine their foundation. The latter has a superior cultivation realm, a unique cultivation method, and has accumulated over hundreds of years.

With Chen Ping'an's abilities, let alone the two people in front of him who were just top-tier grandmasters who had just touched the threshold of grandmaster, even top-tier grandmasters would be clearly revealed in front of him when he casually examined them.

The two men's offensive tactics were precise and sharp, and their teamwork was excellent.

There are suppression, attack, confinement, and triple attacks, as well as lightning-fast movements and backup plans.

In such a situation, even an ordinary grandmaster would likely find it difficult to fare well if caught off guard.

It must be said that the two of them were well prepared to kill him.

Unfortunately.
Swish!
Chen Ping'an's blade flashed, and as the black light flickered, the blade slashed towards the patterned square cloth blocking his way.

At this moment, the colorful cloth, swollen by the wind, blocked his path.

His blade struck, and some flaws appeared in the attack.

Whoosh!
With a flash of light around Chen Ping'an, he transformed into a blur, passing Fang Bu and heading into the depths of the dense forest.

Bang!
The claws fell, shattering the trees and turning them into dust.

The insidious claw force seeped into the rocks, penetrating deep into them.

The surging momentum caused the surrounding trees to rustle and created a wave of air.

"How can it be!?"

The two men stared in astonishment and disbelief at the fleeing burly swordsman, Chen Ping'an.

The two worked together seamlessly, their combat strength comparable to that of a Grandmaster. Their sudden burst of power was unpredictable, capable of killing a rising star whose combat strength had not yet reached the top Grandmaster level.

It should be a sure thing!
Even if there are some deviations, it will not be so easily escaped.

But at this moment, the strength Chen Ping'an displayed surprised them.

Overlord Blade! Soaring Dragon Movement Technique!
The techniques are still the same, but their power is much stronger than those recorded in legends.

With effortless ease, he broke through the square cloth barrier, dodged the claw shadow technique with nonchalant grace, and escaped with the Dragon Soaring Secret Technique.

"Chase!"

Boom!

The two figures shot forward with explosive force, followed by a loud bang.

Now that things have come to this point, there's no way to stop!

They had been planning this for days, lying in ambush here, with an element of luck involved, but since they had encountered Mang Dao, it was as if fate had decreed their doom!

No matter how cunning or treacherous he may be, we will kill him here today!

The two were moving at an extremely fast speed, approaching the speed of a Grandmaster, clearly indicating that they were using some kind of secret technique.

The skinny man moved nimbly, and as he flew, claw shadows appeared.

The fierce woman, with her robust build, charged forward with unparalleled ferocity. Trees that blocked her path were smashed with a single palm strike, and rocks that obstructed her way were shattered with a single punch.

buzz~
Their minds flickered, their faces filled with a determination to kill.

They were two extremely wicked and powerful figures who had dominated the world for many years. There was no one they couldn't kill if they wanted to.

They have come here today for two reasons: first, to avenge Black Mountain, and second, to demonstrate the power of evil.

The dogs of the Zhenfu Division deserve to be killed!

"That's about enough! We don't need to go too far!"

Chen Ping'an was in a relaxed mood, as if taking a leisurely stroll.

To be honest, he's in a really good mood right now.

An attack that most people would avoid at all costs was like a pillow delivered to someone who was sleepy.

The merits previously approved and issued by the Canglong Prefecture Garrison Command were slightly less than expected.

He wanted to exchange for the Taixu Wind-Riding Step, but he was still a little short of the required merit points.

I originally planned to wait until the matter of Lei Ming was resolved, accumulate some merit points, and then make a trip to Canglong Prefecture City to exchange for the Tai Xu Wind Control Step.

But unexpectedly, his trip to the Azure Dragon was enough to raise the funds!
This isn't just a stroke of good fortune, a godsend, what is it?!

Earlier, by the mountainside, there were many people watching, and although they were all his trusted confidants, he couldn't reveal too much. Now that they were deep in the dense forest, he had much more room to maneuver.

Whether it's a flash sale or not, it shouldn't really matter, right?
However, even though we can't see it, there are still some movements, so let's exchange a few blows first.

With a change of heart, Chen Ping'an stopped and landed on a rock.

Boom! Boom!
Amidst the explosions in the air, the two pursued and arrived.

"Brawl!" The fierce woman's voice was rough and harsh, unlike that of a woman, but rather had a masculine quality.

"What? Giving up the struggle and preparing to surrender?" The skinny man sneered, his withered body resembling that of a malnourished monkey. Looking at Chen Ping'an standing calmly on the rocks, the two men, though their expressions were cold, were secretly on guard.

Chen Ping'an, the wielder, was a smart man; he wouldn't stop without a reason.

Could it be
Is there a trap here?
"Impossible!" The two quickly dismissed their suspicions.

Their attack was partly based on luck; even they themselves didn't know if it would succeed.

Given this situation, how could there possibly be any traps to deal with them?!

Furthermore, they were in hot pursuit of Mang Dao, and in their haste, Mang Dao was unable to set up any effective fighting formations.

"Gentlemen, we have never met you before. Why are you attacking our town?" Chen Ping'an said calmly, his hands behind his back.

"Why?" The man sneered, "You killed my closest friend, tell me why!?"

As they spoke, the two had already set up their formation, blocking Chen Ping'an's path on both sides.

hum~
Black mist swirled around it, and iron ingots hovered in the air, their weight carrying an indescribable sense of oppression.

The colorful square cloth, spinning in the air, locked Chen Pi'an's last position.

"Countless souls have perished under my command. I wonder who you are referring to?" Chen Ping'an said leisurely.

"Who goes there?! Fine! Today I'll let you die knowing why." The short man's face was cold, revealing a murderous aura: "Black Mountain, the Grandmaster of the Evil Path!"

"I see." Chen Ping'an nodded slightly, his face showing understanding. "So, you two are also from the Evil Path?"

"Indeed! The Evil Duo, it is indeed the two of us!" the man said arrogantly, his face fierce.

"So they're just stray dogs from the Evil Path!" Chen Ping'an said calmly, his expression showing sudden realization.

"court death!"

Upon hearing this, the short man's face contorted with rage, and the claws in his hands whirred as he clawed away.

"Today, I, the Venerable One, will avenge Black Mountain!"

"Demons and heretics, yet so full of loyalty and righteousness!" Chen Ping'an chuckled. "You're not a righteous person, so why are you speaking so grandly? You want to kill me, but isn't it all for fame?"

"you!"

The short man suddenly stood up, and a chilling aura swept across the area.

"Old ghost, no need to waste words with him, just kill him!" Looking at Chen Ping'an's calm and composed demeanor, a sense of unease arose in the heart of the fierce woman.

"You reckless thug, prepare to die!"

Amidst the rough sound, a jet-black iron ingot suddenly enlarged, like a mountain, and crashed down fiercely towards Chen Ping'an.

This jet-black iron ingot is extraordinary; it is clearly a powerful divine weapon. After being imbued with the true essence of a master, it unleashes even more formidable power.

At the same moment, claw shadows filled the sky, the pale claw shadows like a fine net, stirring up a cold torrent that crashed down on Chen Ping'an.

Swish!
A flash of black light appeared, and a blade of light slashed out, striking the countless claw shadows in the sky.

hum~
Chen Ping'an moved with graceful ease, like a swimming dragon, and disappeared from the rocks in the next moment.

boom!
The iron ingot crashed down, its immense force causing rocks to crack and scatter debris everywhere.

"Where did you go?"

The fierce woman was taken aback; she sensed that the aura of the burly knife had vanished.

The fierce woman found it hard to believe.

She has been a top-tier grandmaster for many years, mastering several secret techniques. When unleashed, she possesses the combat strength required to even reach the threshold of a grandmaster. While her spiritual foundation cannot compare to that of a grandmaster, she is undoubtedly among the most outstanding individuals below the grandmaster level.

But now.
During the battle, it was even difficult to sense the aura of the brute force.

"How can this be!?"

Amidst the ugly woman's thoughts, the blades and claw-like nets in mid-air had already clashed.

This black blade of light revealed an indescribable sharpness and domineering power.

The claw-like net, powerful enough to suppress even the most formidable masters, was surprisingly fragile at this moment.

It collapses at the first touch.

"What!?"

The thin, small man was deeply shocked and speechless.

But the seasoned combat skills honed through years of life-and-death experiences enabled him to make the right choice immediately.

hum~
His mind raced wildly, wanting to command the colorful cloth to return and provide protection.

However, the moment the thought crossed his mind, he froze completely, unable to move.

莽刀
At that moment, he felt a chill run through his body and his heart trembled uncontrollably.

Suddenly, a figure appeared beside him, its hand forming a claw, like a chick, gripping his neck and holding him in its hand.

"Is it fun?"

The fierce woman, her face wary, was trying her best to sense the aura of the burly swordsman Chen Ping'an when she suddenly heard a sound. Tracing its source, she turned around abruptly and witnessed a scene that sent chills down her spine.

The old ghost who had been her partner for over a hundred years was now like a chick, held in someone's hand and at their mercy.

"run!"

The vicious woman reacted extremely quickly; at this moment, she had lost all will to fight and only wanted to escape.

Faced with life and death, even a Daoist partner can be abandoned!

hum~
A dazzling light burst forth from the fierce woman's body, a light that was both dark and radiant, making it incredibly eerie.

Faced with life and death, the fierce woman dared not hold back in the slightest, and she unleashed this secret technique with its severe side effects without hesitation.

Who would have thought that Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, was hiding his true identity so well!
Even an old ghost whose combat power was close to the threshold of Grandmaster fell into his hands so easily.

Great master!
He's definitely a grandmaster!

The valiant Chen Ping'an has already broken through to the Grandmaster realm!

even
He's not just any ordinary grandmaster!
With such combat power, he would easily rank among the top thirty on the Hidden Dragon List!
The fierce woman's eyes were filled with terror, and an indescribable shock.

The key is
One of them is not even twenty-six years old, yet he has reached the Grandmaster realm!
The black light shifted in an instant, quickly covering the entire body of the vicious woman.

She acquired this escape technique by chance during an adventure. She found it next to a decaying corpse in a secluded mountain cave.

At the cost of sacrificing lifespan, it unleashes an extremely terrifying escape speed.

With her level of skill, once she unleashes her power, even top-tier grandmasters might not be able to keep up!

Boom!

She sprang up, intending to escape and flee.

Old ghost, don't worry, your grandma will avenge you!

Only by saving our lives can we have a future!

After leaving this place, the great-aunt spread the news that Mang Dao had broken through to the Grandmaster level.

For the rest of my life, I will use every resource I have to avenge you!
Just when the vicious woman thought she could escape, her body suddenly froze on the spot.

"Where do you want to go?"

Chen Ping'an carried Lao Gui like a chick, looking relaxed and smiling, as if he were asking a stranger he had just met.

The vicious woman's body stiffened, and cold sweat poured down her face.

How did you do it! ?

Chen Ping'an's strength exceeded her imagination.

The invisible force field around her made her feel immense pressure, and the words that shook her to her core made her dare not make a move.

"Lord Chen, spare my life! If you spare me, I'm willing to be your slave, your servant! I'll go through fire and water for you without hesitation!"

Under the shadow of death, the vicious woman did what was most advantageous to herself.

"Old Ghost, say something!"

The vicious woman looked at the old ghost that Chen Ping'an was holding in his hand.

At this moment, the old ghost was still in shock and had not yet recovered from the shock.

He never imagined how he had fallen into the hands of the ruthless Chen Ping'an.

One moment everything is normal, the next your life and fortune are in his hands.

Most importantly...
The burly swordsman actually knows claw techniques!
The style of this claw technique seems to be...
His specialty was claw techniques, but now he had fallen to the level of the Wild Blade Claw Technique.

Old Ghost trembled inwardly, but faced with life and death, Auntie's words made him make the same choice.

He forced a smile that looked slower than a grimace.

"Spare us! Lord Chen, spare us! If you spare our lives, we are willing to serve you. We will obey your every command without question! If you do not believe us, we can swear a solemn oath, a vow made on the path of cultivation. If we break this oath, may our souls be scattered and never be reincarnated!"

Old Ghost abandoned his dignity and desperately begged to live.

Not everyone can face life and death with equanimity. Even grandmasters are no exception!
Although a master's resolve is firm, it is not necessarily based on any sense of dignity.

When it comes to begging for mercy to save their lives, these evil spirits and heretics feel even less psychological pressure.

"Not going to seek revenge?" Chen Ping'an asked with a smile.

"No revenge, no revenge!" The two men forced smiles, hoping to save their lives.

"Where did your kindness from just now go?" Chen Ping'an glanced at the two of them, a playful look on his face.

"My lord, just ignore those words and forget them! From now on, you are our guiding light. Wherever you say we need to go, we will go." The fierce woman tried her best to please her, and the black light around her seemed to be gradually fading away.

An ingratiating smile appeared on the old ghost's gaunt face, and his hands twitched unconsciously.

I don't know if it was because I was bored, or because I wanted to grab something.

"If that's the case," Chen Ping'an pondered for a moment, then concealed his aura.

The two men's faces lit up with joy, and perhaps because they couldn't wait, Old Ghost's hand twitched again.

"You should all just die!"

Bang!
A burst of blood mist erupted, and the old ghost's neck was instantly crushed.

Old Ghost's eyes widened in disbelief until his death.

Ming
Just a little bit.

With just a little more, he could unleash that secret technique, suddenly bursting forth and unleashing the power of a Grandmaster!
Boom!

The fierce woman was surrounded by a burst of black light, and black mist filled the air like billowing smoke.

But just as she was about to escape, her expression suddenly became blank.

A deep, dark light, like that of the starry sky, shone in Chen Ping'an's eyes and reflected in her mind.

A Quatrain on Bewilderment!

The vicious woman's hands fell limply to her sides, her aura gradually dimmed, and she sank into endless illusions.

Just before she succumbed to despair, a thought flashed through her mind.

Wind. The Grandmaster of Wind and Cloud!
The Grandmaster was full of vitality. Although his neck had been crushed, a trace of consciousness remained in the old ghost's mind.

In his final moments, he witnessed the old woman's downfall and the faint glow of the Seven Wonders.

He stared blankly at the scene before him, at that handsome and dashing figure.

You've hidden it so well.
Consciousness dissipated, vanishing into endless darkness.

Even as he died, the old ghost's face was filled with astonishment and fear.

The Evil Duo, dead!

(End of this chapter)