The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 692 Demonic Paths and Mystic Spirits Clash

The Xuanling Mountains are lush and vibrant with life.

The two flew through the air, covering an extremely long distance in the blink of an eye.

While the speed of a Grandmaster is far inferior to that of a Martial Dao Celestial, it is still far beyond what an ordinary Grandmaster can achieve.

Sensing several auras in the distance, Chen Ping'an was thinking about how to remind Gu Qingchan when he heard Gu Qingchan's voice, as clear as jade and spring water.

"Ping An, wait—"

Her voice was still sweet, but beneath its delicate beauty lay a hint of solemnity and coldness.

"Senior Gu, what's wrong?" Chen Ping'an pretended not to know.

"Someone is lying in ambush!" Gu Qingchan's starry eyes turned cold, her pale blue true essence surged, and an ice lotus lamp appeared in front of her.

"What?" Chen Ping'an feigned surprise as the Heavenly Meteor Frost Blade appeared in his hand.

He looked wary and glanced around, but his spiritual senses had already detected several figures on the distant mountain peaks.

One was draped in a blood-stained robe with a decaying face; another had thinning hair and a hunched back. The remaining two were dressed in long robes and held a scepter, while the third was as strong as an ox and held a golden ring.

"It's him!" Chen Ping'an locked onto the familiar aura with his spiritual sense.

On the distant mountain peaks, four people stood in various positions, forming a formidable defensive formation. Among the four, one was someone Chen Ping'an knew.

They had not only met formally, but had also fought each other before.

Even though he's using an alias, the person he's actually meeting might not recognize him.

"Fairy Gu is truly perceptive! She discovered us so early."

A sound like a broken gong rang out, rough and harsh, with a rotten smell.

Gu Qingchan's eyes narrowed, her gaze turning icy: "Blood Demon Venerable!"

A blood-red robe shrouded a gaunt, decaying figure that appeared not far away, blocking their path.

Blood Demon Venerable, a core high-ranking member of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect!
With combat prowess approaching that of a top-tier grandmaster, he is proficient in several powerful techniques, and his blood-sucking demonic art has led to the fall of top grandmasters.

"Rumor has it that the Fairy of the Gu family is making rapid progress in cultivation. I didn't believe it before, but after witnessing it today, I do." Accompanied by a dry, hoarse voice that seemed to come from a dark cellar, a hunched figure appeared on the other side.

This was an old man with thinning hair and a hunched back, with a gray gourd hanging from his waist.

"The extremely wicked and poisonous old man!"

Gu Qingchan recognized the other person at a glance.

The core high-ranking member of the Evil Extreme Path, the Deadly Poison Master, possesses combat strength comparable to a Grandmaster at the pinnacle. He once held his own against a Grandmaster at the pinnacle with his deadly poison.

In terms of pure combat strength, the Deadly Poison Master and the Blood Demon Venerable are roughly equal, but in terms of how troublesome they are, there is no doubt that the Deadly Poison Master is superior to the Blood Demon Venerable of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect.

Whoosh!Whoosh!
As the two were talking, the remaining two figures appeared one after another, standing on two sides and blocking Gu Qingchan and Chen Ping'an's path.

"The Staff-wielding Hermit, the Golden-ringed Protector!"

Both were well-known figures from the demonic sects and unorthodox paths who roamed several states surrounding Canglong. Although their combat prowess was not as great as the previous two, they were still genuine top-tier grandmasters, and both had witnessed the fall of grandmasters at their hands.

"How can there be so many demons in the Xuanling Land?"

Gu Qingchan glanced at Chen Ping'an beside her, knowing that today's events were unlikely to end well.

“Fairy Gu, why resist so stubbornly? Why not stop here and end this gracefully for both of us?” The Deadly Poison Old Man’s face was cold, and his throat sounded as if it had been smoked by poison: “I am not someone who does not cherish women.”

"Jie Jie"

The words of the Deadly Poisoner were met with a strange laugh.

Looking at the two people before them, they already considered them easy prey. Any one of the four of them was a Grandmaster of immense renown. With them joining forces like this, let alone Gu Qingchan, even a supreme Grandmaster in person might not be able to gain the upper hand.

"This must be Mang Dao!" The Deadly Poison Elder's gaze fell on Chen Ping'an, his face cold, and a slight smile played on his lips: "The renowned Hidden Dragon Prodigy, did you ever expect to end up like this?"

Chen Ping'an lowered his eyes and stared coldly, remaining silent. The Heavenly Meteor Frost Star Blade in his hand was already shimmering with light.

Of the four, none could withstand a single blow from him; only...
How to kill is the question.

"ridiculous!"

Seeing that the two remained unmoved, the Deadly Poison Master's expression turned completely cold: "Gentlemen, there's no need to hold back! Today, we'll send them on their way!"

As they spoke, the Deadly Poison Master's robes billowed, and small flying insects, seemingly appearing from nowhere, flew towards the two of them.

Having received the signal, the others took action, each employing their own methods.

The Blood Demon Venerable sneered, extended his withered finger, its tip emitting a scarlet light, and shot it toward Gu Qingchan.

Clearly, in his mind, while Mang Dao was renowned, Gu Qingchan, who had already reached the Grandmaster level of martial arts, posed a greater threat. Once Gu Qingchan was dealt with, the outcome of today's battle was self-evident.

hum~
Pale blue light swirled, ripples spreading before Gu Qingchan, and the Ice Lotus Lantern spun, emitting a hazy glow. At the same time, icy snow silk wrapped around her, making her appear like a celestial maiden.

"Ping An, the situation is dangerous. I may not be able to take care of you next. Be careful in everything you do and do not act rashly! Your life is the most important thing!"

Gu Qingchan's voice was delicate and tender, conveying a sense of concern.

"Senior Gu, rest assured, I understand." Chen Ping'an's voice was solemn, and his expression was serious: "Please proceed with confidence, Senior, without worrying about Ping'an!"

hum~
The precious lamp trembled and the ice lotus swirled. Gu Qingchan nodded in response and went to meet the enemy.

Facing several top-tier grandmasters who have been famous for many years, even with her profound knowledge, she had to do her best at this moment.

"Well done!" The Deadly Poison Master, who was controlling the flying insects, couldn't help but feel delighted when he saw Gu Qingchan's actions.

The fact that Gu Qingchan was able to discover them so early shows that her cultivation level is far from ordinary. Furthermore, it is rumored that Gu Qingchan is protected by a top-tier divine weapon, and her skills are far beyond those of ordinary grandmasters.

If the other side insists on resisting, even if they have a huge advantage, it won't be easy for them to break through in a short period of time.

Although this place is in the suburbs, a battle between grandmasters can cause a huge commotion. If it drags on for too long, there may be additional complications.

"How unwise! They really think too highly of this junior, Mang Dao!"

With his extensive experience, he instantly understood Gu Qingchan's intention. She wanted to share the burden with Chen Ping'an, which was exactly what he wanted.

On the Ice Lotus Lantern, lotus leaves swirled and soon collided with the flying insects of the Deadly Poison Master.

These flying insects, containing potent venom, were carefully selected and meticulously cultivated by the notorious drug lord. Besides their inherently terrifying toxins, the sheer number of these insects makes them particularly dangerous; a moment's carelessness could result in poisoning or injury.

With the power of these poisonous insects, if one were to be poisoned by too many, even a martial arts grandmaster would perish.

"Let's end this!" The Deadly Poison Master gestured, and the gray gourd at his waist began to spin and swell in the wind.

In an instant, a thick layer of gray poison sprayed out, covering Gu Qingchan.

This gray gourd was no ordinary object; it was a treasure he had painstakingly crafted at great expense to house his extraordinary poison skills. While its grade wasn't as high as a top-tier divine weapon, it was definitely above even the finest and most powerful divine weapons.

Gu Qingchan's eyes were cold and sharp, a faint blue mark shimmering between her brows. Seeing the poison approaching, she lightly raised her hand, her wide sleeves fluttering.

Swish!
The snow-white threads, as pure as ice crystals and snowflakes, shot towards the poison barrier. As they shot, the threads glowed with fluorescence and exhibited an icy, crystalline appearance, as if they were trying to freeze the poison barrier.

"A top-tier divine weapon!" The Deadly Poison Master's expression turned solemn; he dared not be careless.

To employ various tactics to defend against the enemy.

The gray gourd spun, spewing out more poisonous energy to resist Gu Qingchan's attacks.

"Rumor has it that Fairy Gu is incredibly powerful in battle, and today this old man has witnessed her grace firsthand. She is indeed even more formidable than the rumors suggest. But I wonder if her skills in bed are any better?" The Deadly Poisonous Old Man's face was cold as he continued his psychological offensive, hoping to break down Gu Qingchan's mental defenses.

In a battle between grandmasters, even the slightest mistake can have disastrous consequences. The slightest wavering in one's mindset becomes a colossal flaw in the fight.

call out!
A streak of crimson light shot out, radiating a scarlet aura, heading straight for Gu Qingchan.

It was the Blood Demon Venerable who used this method, seizing this crucial opportunity to create a victory.

Gu Qingchan remained calm, her wide sleeves fluttering lightly as the magic lamp turned, blocking the Blood Demon Venerable's attack.

Ding--

The Blood Demon Lord's attack was formidable, leaving a mark on the treasure lamp. Although it wasn't particularly noticeable, it was a real mark.

A trace of bloodlust stained the crystal-like lantern, defiling its spiritual essence.

However, the bloody smell on the lamp was not much; a little filth wouldn't have much of an effect.

Whoosh!
The Blood Demon Venerable, his blood-red robes fluttering, took advantage of the moment of attack to rapidly approach Gu Qingchan.

Blood mist rose around him, and countless ghostly faces appeared, howling and roaring like evil spirits. Gu Qingchan's face remained unchanged, her wide sleeves flowing, and the snow-white silk, like ice crystals and snow spirits, shuttled like dragons, protecting her body.

Snow Soul Silk is both offensive and defensive, making it a versatile restrictive divine weapon with a very high margin for error when facing such attacks.

Even the Blood Demon Venerable hadn't expected that Gu Qingchan could still spare so much energy while being entangled with the Deadly Poison Elder.

"Hehehe, Fairy Gu's cultivation level is much higher than I expected." The Blood Demon Venerable, his blood robes fluttering, charged towards Gu Qingchan with the surging blood mist: "However, in today's situation, we will personally take action. No matter how powerful Fairy Gu's cultivation level is, she should not have any more delusions!"

The blood mist roared and howled.

hum~ hum~ hum~
The spiritual light trembled wildly, the true essence was in chaos, countless spiritual energies stirred, and the martial wills clashed with each other.

boom!
A gigantic staff crashed down, sending up a mountain of broken rocks.

It gleams with golden light, and has a golden ring to subdue demons, but it contains overwhelming demonic intent. Those who subdue demons cultivate overwhelming demonic arts themselves.

The Staff-wielding Hermit and the Golden-Ringed Guardian attacked in succession, giving Gu Qingchan no chance to breathe. They intended to use their strongest lineup to defeat this renowned fairy of the Gu family with the force of an autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

The situation today demands a swift resolution!

No matter how capable Gu Qingchan was, she could not prevent her untimely death today.

"Tsk tsk, what a beautiful and aloof woman, what a pity." The Sword Staff Hermit, wielding a huge sword staff, wildly flailed his hair as he launched a series of attacks.

On the other side, the Golden Circle Guardian, with a robust physique, bulging muscles, and prominent veins, was performing the Golden Circle Demon-Subduing Technique. The surrounding area shimmered with spiritual light, while the dark gray true energy, like a persistent, invasive infection, continuously drained Gu Qingchan's strength.

call out!call out!call out!
Several silver needles, imbued with icy, chilling essence, arrived in an instant.

Ding--

The Blood Demon Lord rolled up his blood-red robe, and a surge of blood mist swept away several silver needles.

He gazed at Gu Qingchan, who stood not far away with an ethereal and aloof air, her wide sleeves flowing, and a hint of apprehension surfaced in his decaying eyes.

The four of them attacked simultaneously, but for a time they were unable to establish an advantage. In fact, a brief stalemate ensued.

"No! We can't delay any longer!" With this thought, the Blood Demon Venerable's blood-red robe billowed, and his aura became even more crimson.

Whoosh!
Holding the Heavenly Meteor Frost Blade, Chen Ping'an moved like a dragon, charging towards the center of the battle.

Gu Qingchan was in a precarious situation, and he naturally couldn't just sit idly by and wait for his doom.

Although he hadn't figured out how to kill him yet, that didn't stop him from taking action.

"Deal with this brat first!" Urging on the deadly poison, the Poison Master, controlling the situation, immediately noticed the unusual movement of the brute Chen Ping'an: "No need to hold back, finish this quickly!"

The Poison Elder's will was shaken, and he used his voice to send a message to the Golden Circle Protector and the Staff-wielding Hermit.

Of the four, two are considerably weaker in cultivation. However, they are still genuine top-tier grandmasters. If they were to attack together, even if Mang Dao possessed a thousand abilities, he would only face certain death.

boom!
Upon receiving the message from the Deadly Poison Master, the two understood immediately. With a surge of energy, they prepared to break away from the battle and head towards the ruthless Chen Ping'an.

However, just as the two were about to break away from the battle, Gu Qingchan seemed to sense something, and the Snow Soul Silk that was wandering in the field suddenly surged, spreading out a chill like ice crystals, increasing the pressure on the two.

"How brave!"

The Deadly Poison Master frowned, not expecting that Gu Qingchan would actually try to stop them despite being surrounded.

He reached out and slapped his hand, and a black block of ink, like a stone slab, appeared in his hand. It was pitch black and carried an aura of deathly stillness.

"town!"

With a surge of aura, the Deadly Poison Master pressed down on Gu Qingchan with the ink block in his hand.

Gu Qingchan frowned slightly, her wide sleeves flowing, and the Snow Soul Silk that was flowing in mid-air was as easy to control as her fingers and arms, emitting a crystal-clear, snow-like light, blocking the descending ink block.

The two who had been entangled earlier felt much less pressured and were about to seize the opportunity to escape the battle. However, they were blocked by the Ice Lotus Lamp, which suddenly shone with spiritual light.

The Deadly Poison Master sneered, raised his shrug hand, and with a flash of gray light, the ink-like mass in mid-air spread out like ink, staining half of the space.

These ink-black filth, carrying a foul stench, stained Gu Qingchan's Snow Soul Silk. The Snow Soul Silk shimmered with spiritual light, crystal clear, trying to resist the filth's invasion.

True energy surged, spiritual light flickered, and in the midst of the battle, some filth splashed onto the ground, causing gray smoke to rise from the earth. All life in the surrounding area was extinguished, withered, and decayed.

Gu Qingchan's eyes showed disgust, and she couldn't help but devote more energy to it.

This filth and stench are so intense that they can corrupt the spirit. If the opponent succeeds, the power of the Snow Soul Silk will be greatly diminished.

However, while resisting, Gu Qingchan was also concerned about Chen Ping'an's situation. Seeing that the two were about to escape the battle, she applied pressure again, a pale blue aura flowing around her, trying to stop them.

However, before she could do anything more, the Blood Demon Venerable had already pressed down on her.

The blood mist surged like turbulent waves, rolling and churning with endless malevolent energy and crimson hues.

boom!
Gu Qingchan's eyes shone like stars as she unleashed her magic and exchanged a blow with the Blood Demon Venerable.

This entanglement allowed the Staff-Wielder and the Golden-Ringed Protector to truly escape the battlefield.

"Safety--"

With a worry in her heart, Gu Qingchan bit her lip lightly, and a light blue mark appeared between her brows, as if it had suddenly appeared in a dream, radiating a cool and charming blue light.

"Mysterious Moon Soul Slash!"

The crescent-shaped spiritual attack, carrying the intent of the crescent moon, headed towards the Staff-wielding Hermit and the Golden-circle Guardian, who had already left the battlefield.

Both the Staff Master and the Golden Circle Protector are top-tier grandmasters who have been famous for many years. Although Chen Ping'an's combat strength is not bad, he has not yet truly entered the grandmaster realm. If he were to let the two of them leave like this, Chen Ping'an would never be a match for them.

This situation is unacceptable to her.

Despite being entangled with the Blood Demon Venerable and the Deadly Poison Elder, she managed to unleash a spiritual secret technique.

"You dare to be distracted while fighting against an old man like me!"

The Blood Demon Venerable sneered, his withered and decaying face filled with murderous intent.

His withered fingers, like dry branches, suddenly opened, exuding a bloody aura. He slashed downwards with his five fingers, drawing five blood-red lines.

Swish!
Blood spurted out, forming a net-like pattern, as if trying to bind Gu Qingchan within it.

At the same time, the Deadly Poison Master unleashed a flurry of attacks, pressing down with both hands, causing the previously diffused ink-colored cubes to slam down once more.

Ding!Ding!Ding!
The Ice Lotus Lantern, with its swirling lotus leaves, ultimately failed to withstand the attack.

Gu Qingchan's delicate body trembled, her starry eyes turning cold.

Neither the Blood Demon Venerable nor the Deadly Poison Master are simple opponents.

If we are distracted again, the outcome may be unpredictable.

hum~ hum~ hum~
A pale blue halo swirled, gathering azure light, attempting to block the crimson net before them.

At this moment, the Staff-wielding Hermit and the Golden-circle Guardian, caught in the intent of soul-severing, felt a surge of panic as they experienced spiritual attacks coming from all directions.

"What kind of method is this?"

"What a powerful and subtle spiritual technique!"

The two unleashed their respective techniques, desperately trying to defend themselves. Although their spiritual will was not weak, they were repeatedly forced to retreat under the onslaught of Xuan Yue's Soul-Slaying Technique.

Just when the two were facing despair, the spiritual intent that was being relentlessly attacked from all directions suddenly loosened, revealing a huge flaw.

The golden-circled guardian's will became even more concentrated. His expression was joyful as he seized the opening and suddenly broke free from the mental imagery.

"You damned woman!"

He glared hatefully at Gu Qingchan, who was being held back by the Blood Demon Venerable and the Deadly Poison Master in the distance.

That Soul-Slaying Intent was too powerful; if it weren't for a major unexpected turn of events, he probably would have perished here today.

His eyes were icy cold, and with a flash, he headed towards Chen Ping'an without looking back.

"Berserk Blade!"

His voice was hoarse, as if he had a bellyful of anger that needed to be vented.

The wrath of the demonic path can only be quelled with blood!

The blood of a rising star is just right!
"die--"

A deafening sound ripped through the sky, accompanied by a golden ring that seemed to suppress the world, its brilliant light carrying a bloody intent, intent on killing the swordsman there.

(End of this chapter)