The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 663 One Slash Shatters the Sky, Thunder Rumbles (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

The main hall was completely silent.

A pale blue light flowed, enveloping the head of the Blood Tiger and illuminating everyone around it.

Some were stunned and trembling, while others were utterly terrified.

Blood Owl Gang, led by Owl Dragon, a Grandmaster of Martial Arts!
He possesses formidable combat prowess, renowned for his bloodthirstiness and madness. His fighting style is incredibly fierce and powerful, and the blood owl pattern beneath him possesses the ability to uproot mountains and shake peaks.

Even other grandmasters in the Thunder Mountain Range would usually avoid him if they encountered him.

In a direct confrontation, the Blood Owl Gang's Xiaolong's combat prowess is enough to rank it among the top three in Thunder.

In terms of how difficult he is to deal with, although he is not as troublesome as Hu Yanqing, the Grand Elder of the Left Path Alliance, he is definitely above the leader of the Left Path Alliance.

Blood Owl Gang's deputy leader, Tiger, has been a top-tier grandmaster for many years. With the help of protective treasures, his combat power has reached the threshold of a great grandmaster.

It can hold its own against a martial arts grandmaster for a short time, and in a prolonged battle, it is enough to restrain a martial arts grandmaster.

Such figures are truly influential figures among all the forces in the Thunder Mountain Range.

but now
He's dead!

He didn't die alone; he went with the JF-17.

If they remembered correctly, not long ago, the Blood Owl Gang sent an envoy with the head of Thunder Messenger, to show their stance and attitude.

How long has it been, and they're already dead?!

It's a wild knife
Everyone was shaken, their eyes filled with horror as they looked at Chen Ping'an.

If this is truly the case, then personally going to the Blood Owl's lair and slaying a martial arts grandmaster—what kind of combat power would that require!?

"The head is definitely real, it really is a JF-17!"

Hu Yanqing was slightly shaken.

As fellow forces in the Thunder Mountain Range, he and Xiaolong had quite a few interactions. They were fairly familiar with each other.

Upon verification, however, he discovered a shocking truth.

The head in front of Chen Ping'an, the burly swordsman, was indeed that of the owl dragon and was not a forgery.

Looking at the dented and deformed head of the owl, its eyes wide open, its deathly gaze unseeing, Hu Yanqing was terrified.

Why would a powerful figure in the Thunder Mountain Range and the leader of the Blood Owl Gang fall to such a state?

Could it really be that Mang Dao made the move?

Seeing Chen Ping'an's silent and indifferent demeanor, Hu Yanqing's thoughts shifted as he weighed the options in his mind.

If this was indeed the work of Mang Dao, then he had seriously underestimated Mang Dao's previous assessment.

Being able to slay a martial arts grandmaster, regardless of what methods Mang Dao used, demonstrates his extraordinary nature!
In terms of tactics and combat power, they are probably even superior to him!
Even in the most ideal scenario, where there is a possibility of taking shortcuts, Chen Ping'an, the valiant swordsman, is definitely no less capable than an ordinary grandmaster.

Grandmaster level in the mid-stage of Yuheng.
A rising star, a powerful figure, and the ideal son-in-law of the Gu family.
Hu Yanqing's eyes flickered as he weighed the pros and cons.

If we persist in our course of action today, the consequences could be dire. But if we back down now, then...
Hu Yanqing was filled with thoughts. Looking at the pitiful state of the leader's head, he finally made up his mind.

The once mighty and invincible Juggernaut, roaming freely amidst thunder, has now fallen to such a state. And the root of it all lies in…
Hu Yanqing slightly raised his head and looked at Chen Ping'an standing in the main hall.

"Lord Chen, how about we make a bet?" Hu Yanqing smiled, his tone softening considerably. "I am skilled in unorthodox arts and possess the ability to conceal and transform myself. If Lord Chen can force me to reveal my true form within twenty moves, then we will call it a day. If you can go even further and force me to reveal my true form within ten moves, then my Unorthodox Alliance is willing to fully support Lord Chen's great cause of encirclement and suppression."

"What are your thoughts, Lord Chen?"

As a grandmaster of unorthodox methods, he possessed a plethora of unorthodox techniques. Even among the thunderous grandmasters, he was renowned for being a formidable opponent.

Concealing his movements is one of his specialties. He holds nothing back and uses his full power in the process.

If Chen Ping'an can force him to reveal his true form within twenty moves, it means that Chen Ping'an truly possesses the power of a Grandmaster of Martial Arts! Rather than merely reaching the threshold of a Grandmaster through shortcuts and short bursts of power.

If Chen Ping'an can force him to reveal his true form within ten moves, then the opponent will be a true Grandmaster! Without any discounts or tricks.

In fact, purely from the perspective of methods and self-control, Chen Ping'an's combat strength is even above that of an ordinary Grandmaster.

If Chen Ping'an truly possesses such combat power, then even if his Left Path Alliance doesn't want to help, it will have no choice but to!

Given Chen Ping'an's age and his current combat strength, it won't be long before he possesses the power of a top-tier Grandmaster.

At that time, taking control of the overall situation and establishing dominance over Leiming will only be a matter of time.

If we wait a little longer, Chen Ping'an's combat strength will improve further. Then today's events will likely become a thorn in our side.

Given Chen Ping'an's temperament, in the future
He's probably beyond saving!

Rather than this,
Huyan Qing's thoughts were constantly shifting, and he kept making calculations.

His suggestion was intended as a way to save face, both internally and externally, and to provide a satisfactory explanation for today's events.

If the warrior's strength is insufficient and he fails to force out his true form...
Hu Yanqing's eyes flickered, his thoughts deep: "Then let him have his way! It's better to resolve enmity than to let it fester. Today's matter must be settled. Judging from Mang Dao's current appearance, one can foresee his unparalleled brilliance in the future! If we truly create enmity, it could be a catastrophe!"

Before meeting Chen Ping'an, he had underestimated this promising young man who was not yet thirty. Not because he underestimated the man's talent, but because he considered him to be on the same level.

This kind of underestimation is a mixture of caution and reverence, and reverence with a hint of contempt.

Emotions intertwined, complex and difficult to describe.

But seeing Mang Dao today completely changed his mind. Mang Dao Chen Ping'an's combat strength far exceeded his expectations. Putting aside everything else, his martial will alone, which was enough to rival his own, already demonstrated his extraordinary abilities.

If Mang Dao is determined to leave, even he would probably find it extremely difficult to stop him.

In such a situation, if relations were to sour, the consequences would be unimaginable. Even so, it would be better to go with the flow and do someone a favor.

"Ten moves!" Feng Wuhen, standing to the side, was extremely excited upon hearing Hu Yanqing's suggestion.

If they can force Hu Yanqing to reveal his true form within ten moves, then the journey of the Left Path Alliance will be a complete success.

just
Feng Wuhen glanced at the young man beside him, a sense of unease creeping into his heart.

Can he do it?!
This Hu Yanqing is the Grand Elder of the Left Path Alliance, known for his difficulty in dealing with opponents. Forcing him to reveal his true form seems like a one-sided attack with a clear advantage, but in reality, for Left Path masters, this kind of combat tactic is their most proficient method of entanglement and change.

Such an encounter is no different from a direct confrontation.

Although Chen Ping'an has shown incredible abilities, Feng Wuhen does not have much confidence in this matter.

Even so, a glimmer of hope still arose in his heart.

"Ten moves! Force Huyan Qing to reveal his true form within ten moves!"

If that's the case, the Thunderous Situation can be resolved!
Silence fell over the main hall. Everyone awaited Chen Ping'an's reply.

Chen Ping'an held a long sword, its blade surging with power, as deep as an abyss, as if surveying all directions.

"Does Elder Hu mean that if I force you to reveal your true form within ten moves, you will assist me wholeheartedly and obey without question?"

“Exactly!” Hu Yanqing said calmly.

He had already planned this move, so he was naturally nonchalant about it.

“Very well then,” Chen Ping’an said, his long sword trembling and clanging, “but why would I need ten moves? One move is enough!”

hum~
A flash of spiritual light appeared, and countless streams of true essence flowed and continuously converged on the blade, revealing a dark blade aura that contained an aura of dominance.

"Arrogant!"

Hu Yanqing was furious upon hearing this. He wanted to find a way to save face, but he never expected that this arrogant man would be so conceited.

If that's the case, then let's teach him a lesson!
Does he think that just because the dragon has submitted, he is invincible?

Dark blue petals condensed in the void and appeared around Hu Yanqing. The dark blue spread, the petals rippled, and Hu Yanqing seemed to have vanished.

"It's here! The Flower Burial Technique!"

Inside the main hall, some experts from the Left Path Alliance began to get excited.

"Under the burial of flowers, all laws are powerless!" the withered old man said dryly.

The old man with green skin stood beneath the palace curtains, his eyes filled with deep apprehension.

Elder, you have made further progress!

Countless dark blue petals swirled in the air, stirring up the spiritual energy in all directions. Not only his physical form, but also Hu Yanqing's aura vanished from everyone's perception.

"Where did they go?" Feng Wuhen was horrified and gripped the Cloud Concealment Sword tightly in his hand.

His foundation was extremely deep, and in terms of perception ability, he had already reached the threshold of the Grandmaster realm, surpassing most top Grandmasters. But at this moment, he couldn't sense even the slightest trace of Hu Yanqing's true body, let alone the location of his path.

At this moment, the black light emanating from Chen Ping'an's blade had reached its peak, and the sharp and domineering blade intent seemed to have a tangible presence.

"Overlord Blade - Overlord Heaven Slash!" Chen Ping'an's eyes shone brightly as he softly uttered the words.

boom!
A majestic aura, as vast as mountains and seas, descended with a thunderous roar. The blade's light seemed to cleave down from the ninth layer of clouds, carrying a magnificent and awe-inspiring power that seemed to transcend heaven and earth!

"This aura"

"not good!"

"What a terrible pressure!"

"Let's attack together and defend the main hall!"

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When the Overlord's Slash struck, the experts of the Left Path Alliance were thrown into chaos!
"This strike!" Feng Wuhen's eyes widened in shock: "The Overlord Blade has reached its peak!"

Swish!
The blade flashed and slashed down in an instant.

Amidst countless dark blue petals, Hu Yanqing moved with the grace of a dragon swimming in the sea, shifting at will. His speed was incredibly fast, giving the impression of instantaneous movement.

Under the cover of his cleverness, ordinary people could not detect his movements at all.

The flower burial contains a malevolent, destructive power. It can sever any spiritual connection that approaches in time, creating a vacuum-like space.

In addition, he can skillfully employ various methods to deepen his own concealment and interfere with the opponent.

At this moment, he had made up his mind. Since Mang Dao was so arrogant, he should teach him a lesson when he was off guard during the fight. Otherwise, Mang Dao would underestimate the people of the Left Path Alliance!
Just as Hu Yanqing's thoughts were shifting, a powerful sword intent suddenly descended, seemingly carrying a binding force that firmly locked him in place.

"This is."

Hu Yanqing's expression changed drastically, his composure completely gone. "How is this possible?!"

call out!
As if it had precisely locked onto his location, the blade struck straight down, leaving him no way to dodge.

"Damn it!"

Hu Yanqing's robes billowed, and countless wisps of blue mist appeared. At the same time, a dark blue light shone around him.

Pong!
The blade flashed, tearing the robes to shreds into countless fragments.

boom!
Despite the presence of numerous unorthodox masters within the hall, a corner of the main hall was still severed by the overwhelming force of the Overlord Blade.

Rumble~
The walls collapsed, and wood chips flew everywhere. Amidst the dust and smoke, pebbles tumbled down.

"what happened?"

"What happened?"

"The main hall! It's in the direction of the main hall!"

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Chaos reigned within the Left Path Alliance. The power and influence of the Overlord's Slash were beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Even with most of its power reduced, it was still enough to alarm those far away.

In the distance, countless birds fled from the mountains, as if encountering some terrifying life-or-death situation. Wild beasts trembled like leaves, curled up in a ball, and urine flowed freely.

A demonic beast, hiding in the mountains and forests, growled and fled swiftly.

The tyrannical strike was enough to alarm the surrounding area for dozens of miles! If it weren't for the towering mountain, its influence would likely have been even greater and farther!
"Great Elder?"

Inside the main hall, the walls were dilapidated and ravaged. Experts from the Left Path Alliance were searching for Hu Yanqing.

"A hidden dragon prodigy, your reputation is well-deserved, I admire you!" Amidst the dust and debris, Hu Yanqing's slightly disheveled voice rang out.

At this moment, Hu Yanqing's robes were completely torn, leaving only a light inner armor to cover him. The inner armor trembled with spiritual light, seemingly an omen of spiritual damage.

"Elder Hu, is my sword acceptable to you?" Chen Ping'an's voice was indifferent, but to others it sounded like a warning.

"Lord Chen's blade is indeed formidable. I am completely convinced of today's victory." Hu Yanqing emerged from the dust and smoke, a wry smile on his face.

The sheer power of Chen Ping'an, the ruthless swordsman, far exceeded his expectations. Only now did he understand why Xiao Long of the Blood Owl Gang had died!

With that one strike, Chen Ping'an unleashed combat power far exceeding that of an ordinary Grandmaster.

If he hadn't used unorthodox techniques to escape unscathed, and hadn't been protected by the life-saving green smoke and inner armor, that last strike would have been fatal.

Even so, he still suffered serious internal injuries.

Without several months of recuperation, it's impossible to fully recover one's vitality.

"The younger generation is truly formidable, truly formidable." Hu Yanqing felt bitter as he looked at the young man in the distance, his eyes filled with a palpable sense of apprehension.

hum~
With a flash of dark blue light, Hu Yanqing suddenly found himself wearing a new set of clothes.

"Since the bet has been made, the entire Left Path Alliance will obey Lord Chen's orders. We will do our utmost in this encirclement and suppression. What do you all think?" Hu Yanqing looked at the people in the hall.

"I will follow the Elder's arrangements."

"The remnants of evil shall be exterminated by all!"

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Hu Yanqing's words were quickly met with shouts of response from inside the hall.

Chen Ping'an's strike brought not only shock but also power.

Even if a small minority disagrees, they dare not express their true thoughts under such circumstances.

The general trend is irreversible, and the situation is beyond redemption!
"If that's the case," Chen Ping'an's brow furrowed slightly, "Lord Feng."

Feng Wuhen suppressed his shock, nodded slightly, and took a step forward: "A dozen days ago, a robbery and murder occurred in Huangshan Ridge, a mountain range adjacent to Leiming. It has now been determined that this was done by the Left Path Alliance! I wonder if the Leiming Town Pacification Division should give an explanation for this matter?"

"Who did this?" Hu Yanqing frowned slightly, his expression authoritative without being angry.

There was silence in the hall.

"What? Do I have to ask you a second time?" Hu Yanqing's face was cold, and his voice was already filled with dissatisfaction.

If Chen Ping'an's combat strength were even slightly weaker, he wouldn't have ended up like this. But that one slash...
With a single, decisive strike, it felt like an overwhelming dominance over the world.

One strike can slay a Grandmaster!

Such combat power
Hu Yanqing's expression was solemn; he naturally knew what to do.

To put it bluntly, this is what happened to the reckless swordsmen today. What about tomorrow? They may have escaped this calamity by chance, but tomorrow, what awaits them will be far more than just an explanation.

Hu Yanqing looked around and quickly noticed that someone's expression was unusual.

"It's you!?"

"Elder, this was a decision made collectively within the alliance. It was not my personal decision!" The speaker was an ordinary Grandmaster with a sinister expression and blood-red scars.

"Insolence!" Huyan Qing roared, "Seize them now!"

"Hehehe, sorry, brother!" Just as the others were still hesitating, the black-haired old ghost made the first move.

Seeing that things were not going well, the man tried to escape. However, he had only managed to move a short distance when he felt a red thread binding him tightly.

"You wretched woman! You!"

"You wretch, go in peace." The woman in the red dress spoke in a charming voice, yet her actions were cruel.

The threads tightened, and bloody welts appeared on the man's body. The man tried to struggle, but the black-haired old ghost struck him down with a palm, ending his life.

Both the woman in the red dress and the old man with black hair were renowned top masters. Their combined strength was naturally beyond the capabilities of an ordinary Jade Balance Master.

It is worth noting that when the other party started spouting nonsense, someone gagged him and covered him with a black smear, making it impossible for him to speak again.

"Lord Chen, Lord Feng, this is finally an explanation!" The black-haired old ghost grinned, revealing his yellowed old teeth.

Feng Wuhen glanced at Chen Ping'an, and seeing that he did not speak, he said, "Please remember this man's death as a warning!"

"Lord Feng, I understand!" The woman in the red dress touched her chest, her smile gentle and charming.

The storm eventually subsided.

As for the robbery and murder, who was responsible, and whether the killer was the real mastermind, were no longer of concern.

Chen Ping'an observed the events unfolding before him without uttering a word.

Judging from his past temperament, this matter is unlikely to end here.

But time, after all, has changed some things.

External things can be sought, but the inner self is the result.

As long as the original aspiration remains unchanged, then
That's it!

"Respectfully seeing off Lord Chen! Lord Feng!"

Outside the palace gate stood a man with a head as big as a bucket and a short stature, his voice trembling as he tried to remain calm.

Feng Wuhen glanced at him but didn't say anything.

Arrogant at first, obsequious at second – that's exactly how it is!

Amidst the awe-inspiring gazes of the crowd, Chen Ping'an walked out of the Left Path Alliance.

Although the battle inside the palace was short-lived, the name of Mang Dao swept across the entire Left Path Alliance like thunder.

There are geniuses in the world, like the valiant Chen Ping'an, who can slay a Grandmaster in a single battle!

Unorthodox secret techniques, even under the Flower Burial technique, can be shattered by the Overlord Blade!

"Gentlemen, are we really going to follow Elder Mang Dao Xing's lead and cooperate with them in the encirclement and suppression?!"

Inside the main hall at this time, the walls were in ruins and dust was everywhere.

"Otherwise what?" The woman in the red dress rolled her eyes at him. "Don't forget. The robbery and murder were decided by all of us. That evil spirit was just the executor, our scapegoat! Do you want Mang Dao to come again?"

"Can"

"No need for further words. Since the Grand Elder has made a decision, then it shall be carried out!"

After several discussions, a clear consensus was finally reached.

"Get some people to clean this up. Look at the state this place is in!" the dwarf muttered before leaving on his own.

Someone glanced at him, then retreated upon hearing the sound.

In a short while, only a few people remained in the main hall.

Today's events have exceeded expectations. Many people are in a state of unease.

"Old man, tell me, was the Grand Elder injured just now?" The woman in the red dress approached quietly and said to the old man with green skin under the palace curtain.

"I don't know." The old man with the green skin said coldly and walked away.

"That old codger," the woman in the red dress said with a coquettish smile, then looked to the side.

"You old hag, you'd better figure it out yourself. I, Old Ghost, know nothing about this." The black-haired old ghost chuckled twice and left as well.

"Those old guys...hehehe."

The woman in the red dress had a gentle and charming face, her eyes sparkling, and she giggled repeatedly as if she had thought of something.

"Wild Blade"

Within the Leftist Alliance, everyone had their own thoughts and plans.

On the surface, things are turbulent and unpredictable; underneath, things are full of twists and turns.

The thunderous sky is about to change!

(End of this chapter)