The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 659 The Brute Swordsman Arrives, His Long Blade Points Wherever It May (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

"Has Mang Dao left the city?" A strange look appeared on Wu Benqing's face.

“They’ve left the city!” The man in black robes stood in the shadows to one side, his pale jawline faintly visible.

"After dragging this out for so long, he finally couldn't sit still any longer." Wu Benqing's strange expression faded, replaced by a smile: "This time, he's probably going out to seek help!"

What struck him as odd was Mang Dao's reaction. According to his plan, in the face of public opinion in the city, whether he wanted to or not, he should organize manpower and create a large-scale siege.

It's not really about encirclement and suppression, but rather about creating a stir, diverting public attention, and thus reducing their own public opinion pressure.

However, he hadn't expected that although Chen Ping'an had deployed a strategy of encirclement and suppression and established some defensive lines, he hadn't launched any offensive. Instead, he personally led a dozen or so riders away from Leiming.

What can a dozen or so riders do?
Such actions can only be explained by seeking help.

"At this critical moment, only now are you thinking of going out to ask for help. Such an action is simply too foolish!" Wu Benqing sneered.

Previously, he might have suspected that Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, had other schemes. But now, after making inquiries from various sources, he had clearly ruled out that possibility.

The situation in Leiming was crystal clear. The distribution of power was even clearer.

Of the four leaders of the Thunderous Town Pacification Division, Feng Wuhen, whom Mang Dao could rely on, has now gone to the vicinity of the mountains to deal with the evil demons causing trouble.

No personnel were mobilized at the Gu family's base. The Leiming Valley family and other forces were all their allies, and had no reason to offer assistance.

On the Qiankun Division's side, Mangdao has never made any contact. Furthermore, many key members of the Qiankun Division are part of their shared interests. Even if they were to provide support, they would only act after Mangdao has already taken action, not now.

After much deliberation, Wu Benqing gradually made up his mind.

"Damn you, Mangdao! No matter how talented you are, you are still too young." Gu Luping, who was at home, also learned about Mangdao's departure from the city.

They had meticulously planned this entire game long before the pieces were even placed. Now that the pieces have been made, they are pressing relentlessly. Mang Dao's actions are nothing more than a desperate struggle.

Oh, not quite dying!

As long as he doesn't go too far astray, the people of Leiming will still be wary of his identity as a rising star.

Many forces have already heard about Chen Ping'an's departure from the city. Some forces, especially those located outside Thunder City, are eagerly awaiting a visit from the ruthless Chen Ping'an.

The Gu family, in particular, had already made preparations. They had the appropriate words and responses ready in mind when Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, arrived.

If feasible, this could also delay Chen Ping'an for a while.

Once the situation escalates completely, and Chen Ping'an, the "Reckless Blade," is unable to handle it in time, the only option left for him is to resign.

With the situation turning against him and public opinion raging, even if he is a rising star, he probably won't be able to keep his position in Lei Ming.

However, after waiting at home for several days, they still did not see the figure of Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman.

"If you didn't come to my Gu family, where did you go?"

For the first time, Gu Baixuan felt that the situation was somewhat different from what he had imagined.

Thunder Mountain Range, Blood Owl Gang.

The Blood Owl Gang is in charge of the gray market in the Thunder Mountains, with enormous profits at stake. They usually have important matters to handle at each checkpoint.

If there are any major matters requiring decisions, all checkpoints will report them to Blood Owl Mountain.

As the headquarters of the Blood Owl Gang, Blood Owl Mountain is managed by the Blood Owl Gang to be a completely isolated area.

There were checkpoints on each mountain peak, and gang members patrolled the mountains to guard the surroundings.

As one of the five major forces in Thunder City, the Blood Owl Gang is not worried about any force daring to offend them. While there are conflicts among the five major forces in Thunder City, their overall competition and control remain within certain limits.

They understand the principle of "if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold" (meaning that if one's lips are gone, one

On a hilltop atop Blood Owl Mountain, a few people acting as guards spotted the figure in the distance.

"Halt! Who are you!" A burly man, shirtless, shouted.

His voice was extremely loud, faintly covering half of the hilltop.

"Blood Owl territory, entry is strictly prohibited. If you take another step forward, you will bear the consequences!" The burly man had a scar on his face, revealing a sense of superiority.

As a member of the five major forces of Thunder, he has his own pride.

The Blood Owl Gang's power was so formidable that many in the Thunder Mountain Range could silence even the most distraught children.

However, it was clear that his words had not intimidated the people in the distance. Just as he was about to make his move, he noticed the attire worn by the group.

"People from the Zhenfu Division?" He was taken aback, clearly not expecting to see people from the Zhenfu Division here.

What's the situation?
His mind worked extremely fast, and he reacted very quickly.

Whatever the reason, seeing people from the Zhenfu Division here is ultimately not good news.

"Stop them!" he shouted, about to activate the alert signal on one side.

"Insolence!" A voice like muffled thunder rang out, and a burly man wielding a battle axe leaped forward: "The lord has arrived in person, why don't you all kneel down to greet him!"

The burly man's expression brightened, but before he could react, he collapsed to his knees with a thud.

An overwhelming martial will pressed down upon him, leaving him utterly powerless to resist. The burly man knelt on the ground, feeling as if his entire body was creaking and groaning, like a rotten log in the ocean waves, about to fall apart at any moment.

"My lord?" Xiong Sanrang landed heavily on the ground, holding a large axe, slightly surprised.

"It's alright." Chen Ping'an's figure was graceful, his clothes fluttering as he flew down.

Since these people have come with him on this journey, he naturally has to protect them.

Several years later, he found that his temperament had changed a lot.

The kneeling figures struggled to lift their heads, only to catch a glimpse of a figure in a blue robe. They wanted to look further, but the overwhelming martial spirit emanating from that figure made it impossible for them to raise their heads again.

Without expending a single ounce of strength, he rendered them helpless and utterly powerless to resist, solely through the power of his martial will.

Such skills are definitely not those of an ordinary grandmaster!
who is it?

Which high-ranking official from the Garrison Command personally arrived?

"His Excellency has arrived in person! You bloodthirsty bandits, why don't you come out and kneel to welcome him!" Xiong Sanrang shouted loudly, his voice echoing through the mountains.

Chen Ping'an stood calmly to one side, his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering.

Several auras rose from the distant mountain peaks.

"presumptuous!"

"This is the Blood Owl's sacred ground; how dare you be so disrespectful!"

"Those who offend Blood Owl shall be killed without mercy!"

With a shout, several figures leaped and flew from afar.

The Blood Owl Gang had been established in the Thunder Mountain Range for many years and had its own security measures. However, upon their first encounter, they attracted several Grandmasters of the Jade Balance Sect.

Chen Ping'an remained calm, gazing into the distance.

boom!
An even more terrifying martial will than before rose up suddenly, like a pillar of clouds soaring into the sky, sweeping across the land and ravaging all directions.

The martial aura that had previously exuded power in the distance now seemed like a firefly, swaying uncertainly in the wind and waves before this overwhelming will, on the verge of dying out.

Even a grain of rice can shine!

In the distance, several figures, displaying fierce momentum and agile movements, suddenly paused.

"A top-tier grandmaster!"

The martial will in the distance seemed to have a tangible form, forming a pillar of aura. Only a top-tier grandmaster could achieve such a feat.

Only a powerful dragon can cross the river!
In the blink of an eye, the momentum of the group weakened.

However, soon, on the other side of the mountain peak, a martial arts aura suddenly surged forth, forming a brief standoff with the opponent's will.

"Who are you, daring to trespass on my Blood Owl territory and so disrespectful of the rules!"

The voice was loud and clear, shaking all directions. A figure wearing a blood-patterned robe suddenly flew over and rushed straight towards it!

Soaring through the air consumes a great deal of energy. Let alone ordinary grandmasters, even seasoned grandmasters wouldn't act so recklessly. Even when extremely angry, they mostly rely on leaping and maneuvering. At this moment, soaring through the air requires a large amount of true energy to be consumed every moment, and even top grandmasters are extremely restrained.

"Blood Owl Tigers, Blood Fiend Blade!"

As the opponent's aura rose, Chen Ping'an was able to determine the opponent's background.

The Blood Owl Gang's three leaders, the other party ranked second, known as Blood Tiger, one of the Blood Owl Two Tigers, Blood Fiend Blade Hou Hu.

Amidst the tremors of energy, Hou Hu, arriving late but first, landed atop the mountain before several other auras could pass.

"How dare you!" Xiong Sanrang roared fearlessly, "How dare you rebel before our lord!"

"My lord?" Hou Hu, dressed in a blood-patterned robe, had a fierce expression on his face.

His gaze fell upon Chen Ping'an's unusually youthful face, and a hint of surprise appeared on his ruddy beard: "Is this Lord Chen Ping'an!"

"Exactly!" Although Xiong Sanrang's cultivation was weak, he did not yield an inch at this moment, and his aura was astonishing: "The lord is in charge of inspecting Leiming and has the power to patrol Leiming. Now that he has come to Xuexiao in person, not only do you not welcome him, but you also dare to threaten him with words. Do you know your crime!"

Xiong Sanrang's loud shout not only calmed Hou Hu, but also threw the minds of the several grandmasters who had just landed on the mountaintop into disarray.

Inspector Lei Ming, Chief Inspector of Lei Ming Garrison, the ruthless Chen Ping'an!?

Chen Ping'an was renowned, his name "Mang Dao" was known throughout Canglong and the Northern Territory. His reputation as a prodigy of the Hidden Dragon was enough to make anyone's heart falter upon seeing him.

And they were no exception!
Rumor has it that Chen Ping'an, the valiant swordsman, possesses the abilities of a top-tier grandmaster, and seeing him today confirms it!

Indeed, a great reputation is well-deserved.

"So it's Lord Chen himself who has come. I'm so sorry for not greeting you properly." Hou Hu's expression softened considerably. Although some anger still lingered, he was clearly much better than before.

"I wonder what brings Lord Chen here to Blood Owl with such a large force?"

"Have you heard my message?" Chen Ping'an asked calmly, looking directly at Hou Hu.

"The Blood Owl Gang is based in Leiming and exchanges many letters every day. I wonder which one you are referring to, sir?" Hou Hu asked without changing his expression.

Chen Ping'an glanced at him and sighed softly.

"Hou Hu, even now you still don't understand!"

boom!
Chen Ping'an's aura changed completely; his already extremely powerful martial arts aura actually rose even higher.

what! ?

Hou Hu's expression changed slightly. Faced with that overwhelming momentum, his figure seemed to shrink considerably.

"Since I've come here today, I'm not here to listen to your pleasantries and empty talk! As long as the matter of Lei Ming is not resolved, nothing else will stop. Give up any illusions; there is absolutely no room for maneuver in this matter!"

Chen Ping'an remained calm, his aura having reached its limit.

Hou Hu was under immense pressure. His expression shifted dramatically, and he spoke in disbelief.

"Mid-stage Jade Balance!"

At this moment, Chen Ping'an's martial aura was immense and indescribable, like clouds surrounding him. His martial arts cultivation at the mid-stage of the Jade Balance realm was displayed without reservation before Hou Hu.

If that were the case, it wouldn't be so bad. The martial will that erupted from him had actually reached its peak, touching the threshold of Grandmaster. Under such momentum, even Hou Hu felt immense pressure, let alone the other Grandmasters.

The grandmaster looked solemn and terrified, his body hunched over, staring incredulously at the young man in blue robes not far away.

Legend has it that Mang Dao is a genius with exceptional talent and brilliance. With his perfect early stage Jade Balance cultivation, he fought against top grandmasters and was ranked on the Prodigy Hidden Dragon List.

Now that we've entered the middle stage of the Jade Balance Realm, isn't that...?
Upon hearing this, the faces of the group became even more terrified.

"May I ask, Lord Chen, what brings you here today?"

Hou Hu's expression was somber as he desperately resisted the surrounding aura and will.

Looking at Chen Ping'an in front of him, he had a feeling, whether it was his imagination or not, that he would surely die if he made a move.

"Let's demand an explanation!"

boom!
The violent aura raged forward, and under its impact, even several Grandmasters of Jade Balance could not stand firm, let alone the other ordinary gang members.

hum~
The disguised Hundred Illusions Divine Blade appeared in Chen Ping'an's hands.

His body shone with spiritual light, his true essence trembled, and the blade was surrounded by shimmering spiritual light until a certain moment when the blade reached its ultimate perfection.

Chen Ping'an slashed forward, the blade flashing, and slashed forward with a roar.

The target was the main peak of the Blood Owl Gang.

"No!" Hou Hu's expression changed, and he was about to stop him. But he felt a spiritual spike, powerful yet sharp, piercing straight towards him.

At the same time, a thunderous shout echoed through the mountains.

"Be bold!"

A figure soared through the air from the main peak of the Blood Owl Gang, the circle of beast bones in his hand expanding rapidly in the wind, turning into a size of about ten feet in an instant.

The animal bones rotated and arranged, seemingly forming a barrier to protect the mountain peak. At the same moment, a dark red light flowed, and several sharp animal fangs shot out.

It combines defense with offense, and offense with defense.

"The third one!"

Seeing this, Hou Hu felt a little relieved in his anxiety.

The third leader of the Blood Owl Gang: Owl Tiger, Black Bone Fist.

call out!
As the spikes attacked, Hou Hu dared not be distracted any longer. His brows flashed with light, as if he were using a secret technique.

"Berserk Blade!"

Before the Blood Owl Gang's main peak, Owl Tiger's face was full of anger, his soul-devouring eyes fierce and violent, with a hidden bloodlust.

You choose the path to heaven but refuse to take it; you choose the path to hell but refuse to walk it!

How dare they attack their Blood Owl Gang!

In the distance, flashes of swords streaked across the sky, stretching far into the distance.

The tiger soared through the air, its expression brimming with confidence.

He is known as the Black Bone Fist, seemingly famous for his offensive prowess, but with the secret treasure of beast bones, his defensive capabilities surpass even his offensive ones.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to sit firmly on the throne of the Blood Owl Gang's third leader for so many years, despite his top-tier Grandmaster cultivation.

Although the blade of the scalpel was powerful, it was all hardness and no softness, and it was clearly unable to break through his defenses.

If he could withstand that blow head-on, and take advantage of the opening in the attack, his fist would thunderously strike down from the sky with the intent of black bones, coordinating with the Blood Tiger for a pincer attack. Even with the might of the Savage Blade, he would be helpless. If there was any chance of success, then he would completely annihilate his opponent.

How dare such a mere child be so arrogant?

Alone with only a sword, he dared to trespass into the Bloodthirsty Territory and demand an explanation!

ridiculous!

As Xiao Hu darted away, the mockery on his face reached its peak.

But soon, his smile faded.

"What's this!"

His smile froze, completely solidified on his face.

The blade's edge slices through the sky, sharp and domineering, further enhanced by the will of martial arts, making its sharpness indescribable.

His ring of beast bones barely held out for a fraction of a breath before the spiritual light dimmed, the spiritual energy was exhausted, and he fell from the sky, crashing to the ground.

As for the several sharp animal bones that shot out, they were rendered useless before they could even play a real role, as the force of the attack completely overwhelmed them.

"What kind of method is this!?" Xiao Hu was shocked, and a number of premonitions began to emerge in his heart.

However, the premonition that had just surfaced in his mind became a complete reality.

A jet-black blade of light slashed through the sky and arrived in an instant.

"How could it be so fast!?"

Xiao Hu's expression changed drastically; he was extremely horrified.

He had cultivated to the mid-stage of the Jade Balance realm for many years, achieving the status of a top-tier grandmaster early on. With the aid of secret treasures, he was capable of contending with and fighting against grandmasters.

Even a grandmaster could not exert such rapid suppression under such circumstances.

"Black Bone Tremor!"

As Xiao Hu roared, the black bone chain around his neck suddenly lost its luster, turning into streams of energy that merged into his body.

With this energy boost, his ferocious punches became even more violent, and his true essence flowed throughout his body as if it were boiling.

In mid-air, countless fist shadows appeared, carrying a sense of desolation and vastness, as if they were about to shake everything.

However, just as his fist shadow took shape, the dark blade light suddenly slashed down.

boom!
A violent shockwave swept across the surrounding area, creating wave after wave of aftershocks. Trees fell and rocks tumbled across the surrounding mountains.

The tiger retreated rapidly, its eyes filled with shock and horror.

"puff!"

The tiger's blood gushed out wildly, and the backlash of his internal energy seemed to tear his body apart. The light in his eyes dimmed, and he was extremely weak.

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

Rampage!

How could this monstrous blade be so powerful!

Fear filled the tiger's eyes.

He had heard of Mang Dao's reputation, ranking fifty-ninth among the Hidden Dragons. But no matter how much he heard, he would never have imagined that Mang Dao Chen Ping'an, this mere child, would possess such combat prowess.

This combat power is like a raging sea, like a storm sweeping across the land, vast and domineering. And within that domineering power lies a sharp and fierce edge.

Looking down on everything, dominating the world!

Such combat power, in terms of the sense of oppression, is even more overwhelming than that of the gang leader!

He...he...he's only been cultivating for a short time!

Is there really such a prodigy in this world?!
As the tiger retreated, a flash of blue light appeared, soaring through the air like a dragon, carrying the intent of a blade, and hurtling towards him.

"not good!"

Tiger was horrified; the black bone chain around his neck lost all its power. The ring of beast bones in the distance also lost much of its spiritual energy, no longer providing its formidable protection. Under these circumstances, he had little chance of withstanding the attack from the brute blade.

"Damn it!"

The tiger roared, "Strive for survival!"

The fierce eyes of the tiger-like man blazed with a sharp light. In this state, he no longer cared about his lifespan or vital essence. Under the influence of his secret technique, his blood and qi surged, and his true essence seemed to boil.

"Rumor has it that Mang Dao is a master of movement techniques, having reached the pinnacle of the Soaring Dragon skill. Seeing him today, it is indeed so!"

On the main peak of Blood Owl, a madman soared into the sky. His incredibly strong arms surged with a blood-red light capable of shattering everything.

Dragon, Madman, Raging Waves!
"Master!" Xiao Hu's expression lit up with joy, but he dared not relax his stance in the slightest.

"Lord Chen, I am here, why don't you stop!"

Nu Jingtao's face revealed a disdainful expression, and amidst the surging blood light, he displayed an arrogant demeanor.

"Give me some face, and we'll settle this matter today."

Before Nu Jingtao could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a calm, even indifferent, voice.

"face?"

A blue light swirled around Chen Ping'an, his eyes calm and undisturbed by any emotion.

"What are you, Nu Jingtao, anyway!"

A black halo flowed, and streams of sword intent converged, flashing like a black dragon ascending to the heavens.

Swish!
A barrage of blades descended from the sky, like surging ocean waves and the trembling of a great earthquake.

Overlord Blade, Desperate Slash!

"Berserk Blade!"

Nu Jingtao cried out in anger, the ferocious blood owl in his arm growing even more sinister.

How dare you!

boom!
The roar of furious waves, along with his figure, was completely buried in the dark blade light.

The originally domineering and sinister surge of blood light was knocked back with overwhelming force by the sky full of dark blade light halfway through its journey.

Rumble~
The mountain trembled as the furious, surging waves were violently slammed into the mountainside, stirring up countless fragments of rock and dust.

next moment!
The tiger's expression froze, and his fierce eyes were filled with despair.

A flash of blade light, and blood splattered across the sky.

Blood Owl Gang, Tiger Owl, die!
"You cannot stop me from killing the person I intend to kill!"

Chen Ping'an stepped forward, sword in hand, standing firmly amidst the mountain's contours. His eyes were as deep as an abyss, his calm expression devoid of any emotion.

The movements are like a dragon soaring through the clouds.

Clouds and mist rose and spread, and a blue light surrounded him, making him look like a god of war who reigned supreme over the heavens.

The long blade, wherever it points, is domineering and cold, freezing the world.

(End of this chapter)