The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 641 Midnight Assault, the Power of Wind and Cloud (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

"what happened?"

Inside the room, Li Wusheng opened his eyes and frowned slightly.

He had felt somewhat uneasy from the very beginning.

Entering a meditative state, which used to be easy for me, has become impossible to achieve even after several attempts.

Wow~
With his long robe draped over his shoulders, Li Wusheng stood up.

A grandmaster with a clear mind and pure heart would not be restless for no reason; something must be wrong.

"What could it be?"

Li Wusheng's expression changed as he pondered.

He calmed himself down and pondered for a long time, but he still couldn't figure out the source of his unease.

With his current abilities, there are very few people in Canglong Prefecture who can threaten him! As for those who can kill him, they are practically non-existent.

He never doubted this.

"Could it be related to the State Garrison Command?"

Li Wusheng frowned even more deeply.

Recently, he has handled many official matters, some of which are quite important and involve the overall situation in the state. Some of his instructions could affect the fate of countless people. And some of his proposals could also subtly influence the overall situation in the state.

In this process, some forces will naturally benefit, while others will suffer losses.

There are many things involved, and it is difficult to find a clue in a short time.

Even so, Li Wusheng did not give up thinking about it.

Throughout his cultivation journey, he has faced countless challenges and encountered numerous dangers. But without exception, he persevered and overcame each and every one of them.

What he relied on, besides his own strength, was his shrewd and calculating mind.

"Could it be because of the Mangdao incident?"

After much deliberation, Li Wusheng concluded that the source of his unease lay with Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman.

Recently, there have been two main incidents involving the Mangdao.

First, the proposal to oppose the review meeting was put forward by Ning Zhengyue, the Five Thunder Transformation Master. Regarding Chen Ping'an's killing of the Evil Twins, the matter should not be reported to the Northern Border Garrison for the time being. A decision will be made after the Commander returns.

This matter is intended to delay Chen Ping'an's promotion opportunity as much as possible. Although Chen Ping'an has not yet reached the Grandmaster level, given his current talent and combat strength, if this matter is reported to the Northern Border Garrison, he will likely have a good chance of being promoted directly.

Although it may not be at the deputy head level, it is certain that it will be a senior official position.

If that's the case, the situation he'll face will likely be even more complicated.

Although Mang Dao's status is not as high as his now, his influence in the Canglong Prefecture's Zhenfu Division is considerable. With the Gu family's support, even he cannot completely ignore him.

If this leads to further progress, the consequences would be truly unimaginable.

Aside from this matter, the only remaining issue is the assassination. He has been planning this for a long time, and the time to launch it is almost here. Once Mang Dao leaves Canglong Prefecture City, he will use the "golden cicada shedding its shell" technique, openly revealing his whereabouts while secretly heading outside the city to assassinate Mang Dao Chen Ping'an!
During their previous meeting, his fear of Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, had reached its peak.

Who would have thought that Chen Ping'an, the Brute Blade, at less than twenty-six years old, had already reached the mid-stage of the Jade Balance realm? If that were all, it wouldn't be so bad, but when he came to test him that day, he discovered that Chen Ping'an's martial will had actually entered the Grandmaster realm.

In other words, before Chen Ping'an, the valiant swordsman, reaches the Grandmaster realm, there are no more bottlenecks or obstacles. It is only a matter of time before he reaches the Grandmaster realm.

These monstrous talents, having already become enemies, must be killed as soon as possible to avoid endless entanglement.

Therefore, we are willing to take on some risks.

The key to success in this world is fairness; there are no such things as wanting everything.

If one is hesitant and indecisive, the final outcome is truly unpredictable.

With the talent and ability that Chen Ping'an, the savage swordsman, has currently displayed, once he reaches the Grandmaster realm, he will at least possess the combat strength of a top-tier Grandmaster. If he receives external assistance, even if his combat strength does not reach the pinnacle, it will still be close to that of a pinnacle Grandmaster.

If that time comes, even if he wanted to target them deliberately, it probably wouldn't be so easy. Even if he made up his mind to kill Mang Dao, it definitely wouldn't be as easy as it is now.

If that time comes, he will be in a predicament where he can't back down. If he's greedy for quick success and acts rashly, it could lead to catastrophic consequences. But if he delays any longer and Chen Ping'an makes another leap forward, then they will truly be on equal footing, with no chance left.

As time goes by, we may one day find ourselves in a situation where we are at the mercy of others.

Li Wusheng absolutely could not accept such an ending.

"Berserk Blade!"

Li Wusheng's eyes flickered, and his pupils turned a strange color.

Today is the Gu family's promotion celebration. With this matter settled, and considering the time that has passed, it's time for the valiant Chen Ping'an to leave the city!

Just as Li Wusheng was lost in thought, a sudden change occurred.

A sharp, spiritual thorn suddenly thrust towards Li Wusheng.

"What?" Li Wusheng's expression changed drastically, and a chill ran down his spine.

Being so close, he only sensed the fleeting fluctuation of true essence when the secret technique was activated.

By the time he realized what was happening, the spiritual thorn was already right in front of him.

"Completely silent!"

Li Wusheng's eyes gleamed with a sharp light, and his hair moved without wind. Between his brows, a spiritual light shone brightly.

laugh!
Almost at the same instant, this spiritual thorn pierced into the space between his eyebrows.

At this moment, the spiritual energy within Li Wusheng's brow and mind was abundant, emitting a deafening sound like a great, resounding gong. But strangely, this deafening sound seemed confined to a small area, like a barrier imprisoning it, unable to escape even slightly.

The Barrier of Sound!

A deafening roar, like the sound of thunder, erupted, shaking the heavens and earth. In this corner of the land, it surged with extraordinary power, giving the impression of shaking the very heavens and earth.

Although the incident was sudden and chilling, Li Wusheng's expression had completely calmed down by this moment.

No matter what kind of secret techniques you use, they will all be completely destroyed in the face of his barrier of silence.

But soon, his expression changed.

Amidst countless sonic waves, that spiritual thorn remained incredibly resilient. Although the sonic waves dissipated some of the surrounding spiritual energy, the core remained steadfast and sharp.

"How can it be!?"

Li Wusheng was greatly shocked and speechless with astonishment.

The purity of this spiritual secret thorn had completely exceeded his imagination.

He himself had reached the third stage of the breakthrough realm, and his spiritual energy was at its peak within the Jade Balance Realm. But it was precisely because of this that he was alarmed by the purity of this spiritual thorn.

Even if he had seven spirit runes inscribed when he broke through to the next realm, he still wouldn't have such a solid foundation in martial arts.

Who was this person who attacked us in the middle of the night?!

Li Wusheng's eyes widened in shock, his heart filled with extreme horror.

The moment the spiritual thorn pierced his brow, his body had already moved.

Although this spiritual thorn is incredibly tough, its real danger lies not in this, but in the person behind the scenes who wields it.

boom!
The punch was powerful and devastating, striking with tremendous force.

"Silent Palm!"

Li Wusheng moved with lightning speed, unleashing both palms simultaneously, causing the space to tremble as he parried the attack.

Bang!
Under immense force, Li Wusheng's body flew backward, smashing through the stone wall of the room.

"Grandmaster of Wind and Cloud!"

Li Wusheng's hands were trembling; even he felt immense pressure from that overwhelming force.

It's not just about immense strength, but also the invisible killing intent contained within the moves, which makes people tremble and feel restrained.

With just one move, the difference in skill was immediately apparent.

"Run!" Li Wusheng trembled with fear, losing all will to fight.

This person is incredibly powerful; he is no match for him. Only by leaving this place can he have a chance to survive.

With a swift movement, he rose like a gust of wind and ran towards the far side.

This is Canglong Prefecture City, and the commotion just now was enough to attract attention. Even if he can't escape, as long as he holds on for a moment, he will have a chance to be saved.

Whoosh!
Li Wusheng's figure flew by, but he hadn't gone far when he was greatly shocked by just one glance.

In mid-air, four command flags swirled, their surfaces fluttering and emitting strange fluctuations. Together, they formed their own space.

Imprisonment-type divine weapons!
Li Wusheng's eyes were about to burst, and his heart trembled violently.

when?
He was completely unaware that divine weapons were being deployed at such close range.

Such methods, such abilities—who on earth is this person?!
In that instant, countless thoughts flashed through Li Wusheng's mind.

Who is coming?

Countless grudges and enemies flashed through his mind.

In an instant, there was no clue whatsoever.

But the situation was urgent, and he had no time to think.

"Break it!"

Li Wusheng remained physically unchanged, but his mind remained clear.

He always needs to calm his mind before facing any major event. Although he is currently unable to calm his mind, he is still able to make the right choice in the face of countless life-and-death crises.

Only by breaking free from this confining domain can he have a chance to survive!
With the confinement and concealment, no matter how big the commotion here, it cannot be transmitted out. Even if there are fluctuations of true energy, with the reduction and spread, it will probably be almost no fluctuation at all.

Even if you're extremely lucky and someone notices, who knows how long you'll have to wait for rescue?
Given the other party's capabilities, perhaps only the presence of the Grand Master himself could save his life!

hum~
At this moment, Li Wusheng's brow shone with unparalleled brilliance. He temporarily set aside his defenses against the Soul-Splitting Thorn. His spirituality surged, his true essence flowed, and a silent shriek faintly emanated from his palms. The Absolute Sound, the Absolute Sound—it could be both absolute and lifeless!

The Palm of Annihilation!
Li Wusheng gathered his true essence and unleashed a full-force attack. A strange black light appeared on his palm, as if he were wearing a glove.

At the same time, his belt flew out from his side as if by magic, blocking the road behind him and buying him time.

Although he did not make contact with the other party, judging from the aura, the location of the attacker should be right here.

Li Wusheng made the most thorough preparations in the shortest amount of time, considering every detail carefully.

His palm strike aimed solely at the outer barrier of the confinement domain. At this moment, the spiritual thorns were unstoppable, piercing straight towards the center of his spiritual core, and he no longer had time to worry about anything else.

If he is fast enough to break through the barrier and receive spiritual support, he can reverse the tide and withstand the spiritual thorns.

Once reinforcements arrived, he freed up his energy to carefully eliminate the spiritual thorns. No matter how tough they were, he was able to completely destroy them.

However, ideals are beautiful, but reality is different.
Despair!
hum~
As if leaping through the air, a figure in a gray robe suddenly appeared in front of him.

what?
Li Wusheng's soul seemed to leap out of his chest, and he was greatly terrified.

The old man in the gray robe was surrounded by a vast and boundless true energy, his spirituality shining brightly and immeasurably.

Damn!

boom!
An immense martial will descended upon him, and Li Wusheng struggled to resist it.

At that moment, his palm strike, which had just begun to gather its killing intent, was struck down by an even more ferocious punch.

His heart burned with rage, and his killing intent lingered.

The force of the punches was like a surging tide, endless and unending.

A furious rampage ensued, unleashing a devastating torrent!
The murderous intent surged like raging waves, its ferocity crushing mountains!

In that instant, the shadows of fists surged like raging waves, endless and continuous.

Li Wusheng's Absolute Sound Annihilation Palm, though incredibly powerful, could not even withstand the raging waves for a moment, and was instantly submerged in the violent torrents.

Li Wusheng crashed to the ground, his liver and gallbladder shattered.

With just this one move, he felt utterly hopeless.

Without anyone noticing, a deadly trap was set up. The attack began with a secret assassination, followed by a punch that sent the attacker repelled. The attacker then shifted positions and suddenly appeared in front of him, delivering another punch that sealed the victory.

His strategic planning and tactics were meticulous and flawless.

Li Wusheng's face was deathly pale, his soul seemed to be breaking, and he struggled desperately to resist the raging waves.

He tried desperately to struggle, but to no avail.

"Who exactly are you? Even if I die today, I want to die knowing why." Li Wusheng's voice was filled with grief and indignation. His abdomen had developed a shocking hole, and his life force was being drained away in large quantities.

Despite the protective power of his true essence, he was ravaged beyond recognition by the raging waves. His robes were torn, his hair was disheveled, and his body was covered in wounds.

Who could have imagined that just a moment ago, the renowned and powerful Deputy Commander of the Canglong Prefecture Garrison Command would end up in such a miserable state?

No one answered Li Wusheng. What awaited him was an endless raging wave, a stormy torrent filled with murderous intent, threatening to crush him completely.

At this moment, the Soul-Splitting Thorn, lacking spiritual resistance, unleashed an indescribable sharpness, ruthlessly destroying his brow and spiritual altar.

"No!"

Li Wusheng let out a miserable roar.

"Don't kill me! I have a great secret, and I'll share it with you if you don't kill me!"

His expression was frantic, and his will to survive had reached its peak.

He was met with endless silence, without the slightest response.

The gray-robed old man stood indifferently amidst the raging waves of killing intent, unleashing his killing fist shadows, like a detached and ruthless deity.

The killing intent surged like a tidal wave, and endless fist intent rained down. Li Wusheng's resistance was ultimately futile.

"it's over"

Li Wusheng's expression was ashen, and he slowly closed his eyes, as if he had fallen into endless despair.

Li Wusheng gave up struggling and drifted along with the tide of killing intent.

The raging waves and ferocious torrents, brimming with murderous intent, showed no signs of diminishing in power; on the contrary, they seemed to be intensifying.

"Damn it!"

Li Wusheng suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with an indescribable brightness.

All the despair, all the giving up, were just his disguise.

Having cultivated himself for so long, how could he give up so easily?

He would never give up as long as there was a sliver of possibility; he would seize any chance, no matter how hard he had to do it.

He gave up struggling, intending to confuse his opponent, but he never expected that his opponent would be so cunning, completely unmoved, without even the slightest sign of complacency.

The only course of action now is to abandon all wishful thinking and fight to the death.

A ruthless glint flashed in Li Wusheng's eyes.

Only by being placed in a life-or-death situation can one survive; only by being trapped in a deadly situation can one live.

Throughout his cultivation journey, he had never failed, but this time...
And absolutely no exception!
boom!
Li Wusheng's blood surged, and his aura became even stronger, as if he had used some kind of explosive secret technique.

Silent ripples surged, shaking the surrounding space. Within the confined area, houses were shattered, trees were uprooted, and vegetation was crushed into dust.

Amidst the rage, palm shadows appeared, countless palm shadows overlapping each other, dazzling the eye.

In a very hidden corner, a blue bead that shimmered with a lightning-like luster quietly appeared.

"Die!"

Li Wusheng's eyes were fierce, and his pupils were an extremely intense heterochromatic color.

Just as the spiritual energy was being drawn in, preparing to blast the lightning pearl apart.

A decaying, withered hand suddenly reached out and effortlessly grasped the Lightning Pearl in its grasp.

"when!?"

Li Wusheng was terrified.

Just moments ago, the gray-robed elder shifted his position again, but he was completely unaware. It wasn't until the figure appeared that he sensed the fleeting fluctuation of true essence.

The gap between spiritualities is despairing!
Bang!
A blue flame quietly bloomed, instantly sweeping across all directions.

Li Wusheng couldn't avoid it and took a full hit.

Before he could relax, a barely audible voice rang in his ear.

"Lord Li, may you rest in peace!"

Li Wusheng's pupils widened suddenly, and an indescribable look of astonishment flashed in his eyes.

boom!
next moment!
The fist slammed down, its killing intent sweeping across the room, instantly engulfing Li Wusheng's figure.

He opened his eyes wide and stared intently at the gray-robed old man in front of him, his eyes filled with disbelief.

He struggled to say something, but couldn't utter a single word.

A silence, a death knell!

The intent of the fist swept across the room, and killing intent lurked everywhere. Li Wusheng's eyes gradually dimmed until the last bit of light disappeared.

Li Wusheng, die!
With a single swipe of Chen Ping'an's true essence, the Thousand Machine Bag at Li Wusheng's waist fell into his hands.

At the same time, Chen Ping'an also collected all the items scattered around him.

Whoosh!
Chen Ping'an flashed and appeared beside Li Wusheng.

At this moment, Li Wusheng's body was already broken and mutilated, and he had lost all signs of life.

Chen Ping'an's eyes narrowed and landed on Li Wusheng's hands.

On the fingers of Li Wusheng's left and right hands, there was a jet-black jade ring.

Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Ping'an reached out and the two rings landed in his hand.

After doing all this, Chen Ping'an used his spiritual sense to check and confirm that nothing had been missed, then he pointed with his hand.

Pong!
Li Wusheng's body turned into a cloud of blood foam.

What difference is there between killing someone and leaving the body intact and not killing them at all?
In this vast world, who knows if there are any secret techniques or methods to fake death and escape!

Since he has already taken action, he must ensure that it is foolproof.

Without any time to take stock of his gains, Chen Ping'an flashed away and began to deal with the aftermath.

He had no magical beasts or spirit pets, so he had to do these things himself, and there was no one else to share the burden with.

Although the battle here was quite intense, the area beneath the Azure Flame Command Flags remained completely silent and undetectable. Even the occasional fluctuations in true energy were beyond the perception of ordinary martial arts practitioners.

This battle, though seemingly a back-and-forth exchange of moves, actually lasted only a few breaths. Including the time spent processing the spoils, it took less than ten breaths.

Chen Ping swept his hands around, dealing with the mess around him.

"not good!"

Suddenly, his expression changed.

In the distance, a streak of light streaked across the sky, rapidly flying towards his location.

Judging by the direction, yes.
Canglong Prefecture Garrison Command!

(End of this chapter)