Daqian Martial Saint

RUSTLE RUSTLE RUSTLE~

Accompanied by the rustling of leaves and branches, several figures zipped through the mountain forest. The commotion startled the birds perched on the branches, sending them fluttering into the sky.

WHOOSH!

Sheng Yanshan’s figure flickered as his gaze locked onto the back of Gu Wu, the Soul-Breaking Spear, not far ahead.

"Let’s see you run!"

True Qi surged through his body as he doggedly pursued his target, keeping the distance between them constant. He had entered the Profound Light Realm long before Soul-Breaking Spear, and his cultivation was far deeper. In a battle of attrition, his opponent would surely fail to keep up and eventually be caught!

"Hm?"

Sheng Yanshan frowned slightly, noticing Chen Ping’an following behind him out of the corner of his eye.

’Free credit for the taking! You sure are lucky!’

Sheng Yanshan was absolutely confident he could make Soul-Breaking Spear meet his end here today!

As a Profound Light Realm expert and a prodigy on the Rising Star Chart, Soul-Breaking Spear held a high position within the Celestial Net Sect. The credit for killing him here would be astronomical.

Even for a veteran Profound Light expert like him, who had toiled for years to build his standing in the Qiankun Bureau, this amount of credit was immense.

Even though this Chen Ping’an might not be of much help, he would still get a considerable share of the credit just for assisting in the pursuit!

’What a lucky bastard...’ Sheng Yanshan sighed to himself, then dismissed the thought.

All of that was trivial! The priority was to take down Soul-Breaking Spear as quickly as possible, before anything unexpected happened!

BZZZ~

The light around Sheng Yanshan grew more solid, and his speed faintly increased.

’They still dare to chase me?’ Gu Wu, the Soul-Breaking Spear, flickered through the forest, a cold glint in his eyes. ’They really aren’t afraid of death...’

Back in the underground hall, he had fought with extreme restraint against Sheng Yanshan. The plan had been to launch a surprise attack with Xing Rongzi at a critical moment, catching them completely off guard. Ideally, they would have killed a Profound Light expert on the spot!

Unfortunately, the opportunity never came!

Gu Wu weaved through the woods, observing the terrain. When he saw a large boulder on the mountainside in the distance, a flicker of Killing Intent appeared in his eyes.

’Since you’re looking for death, I’ll be happy to oblige!’

WHOOSH!

Gu Wu’s figure soared through the air. Everything was going smoothly until the True Qi enveloping him suddenly faltered in its circulation. His speed momentarily slowed.

’A perfect opportunity!’ Sheng Yanshan’s eyes lit up.

’Gu Wu was indeed a newly-ascended Profound Light expert, his foundation still shallow and his cultivation lacking!’

Without a moment’s hesitation, the light around Sheng Yanshan erupted, as if he’d just consumed a powerful, temporary stimulant. He charged ferociously toward Gu Wu.

WHIRRR!

The blades of the Blood Drop in his hand began to spin madly, throwing off ring after ring of crimson light.

"Die!"

Sheng Yanshan held nothing back, striking with his full power. He unleashed his Blood Drop, which transformed into a streak of crimson light, aiming to slice Gu Wu to pieces while his True Qi was faltering.

The timing, angle, and situation were all perfect!

Based on his years of experience, he judged that Gu Wu, the Soul-Breaking Spear, would have to pay a steep price to defend against this strike. Once the tables turned, Gu Wu’s death was certain!

A cold smile touched Gu Wu’s lips. He stomped his feet hard on the boulder before him, sending shards of rock flying.

Using the force from the boulder, Gu Wu flipped his body around, reversing his direction. In a flash, a long spear glittering with a frigid light shot toward Sheng Yanshan like a dragon bursting from the sea, its roar tearing through the air.

"This is..."

Sheng Yanshan’s eye twitched violently as he felt a heart-stopping aura. In that instant, his mind went momentarily blank.

’Not good!’ On pure instinct, Sheng Yanshan bit his tongue hard, forcing himself back to his senses.

By the time he came to, it was too late. The frigid spear tip, flowing with unstoppable momentum, pierced through his already dented and damaged Treasure Armor and ran him completely through.

Pain washed over him like a tidal wave, instantly overwhelming his senses.

Seven Extremes Soul-Breaking Spear! Soul-Breaking Strike!

Gu Wu, the Soul-Breaking Spear, wore a cold expression. True Qi surged from the shaft of the spear that had impaled Sheng Yanshan, completely shredding his internal organs.

"You..."

Sheng Yanshan stared at Gu Wu, the Soul-Breaking Spear, his face a mask of endless shock and terror.

The next moment, his consciousness plunged into infinite darkness.

Sheng Yanshan, Two-Seal Qiankun Guard, was dead!

SQUELCH!

Gu Wu, the Soul-Breaking Spear, pulled his spear free. Sheng Yanshan’s corpse fell heavily to the ground, along with his Blood Drop. He turned, a cold sneer on his face, to look at Chen Ping’an, who had just arrived.

"And now... it’s your turn!"

’So ruthless!’

From the moment Sheng Yanshan attacked to the moment his body was pierced and killed by Gu Wu, the Soul-Breaking Spear, only an instant had passed. It was practically an insta-kill!

’To kill Sheng Yanshan in such a short time... this Gu Wu has been hiding his true strength well!’

’Aside from the element of surprise, Gu Wu’s combat prowess has definitely crossed the threshold into the Profound Light Middle Realm!’

’Another old fox! Looks like hiding one’s true strength isn’t my personal patent after all!’

To be honest, Chen Ping’an truly hadn’t expected this scene to unfold.

’A pity about Sheng Yanshan!’

"Mang Blade. At just twenty-one, you achieved Ascension to the Canglong Province’s Rising Star Chart and were promoted to Outer Trade Road Patrol Deputy Envoy. I was just talking about you today, wondering when I’d get the chance to kill you! I never thought you’d deliver yourself right to my doorstep."

Gu Wu, the Soul-Breaking Spear, held his weapon and sized up Chen Ping’an. He was rather curious how someone with such delicate and refined features ended up with a nickname like Mang Blade.

He looked at Chen Ping’an as if gazing at a lamb for the slaughter. He had seen his opponent’s strength in the underground hall. Although impressive, it was at best at the threshold of the Profound Light Realm.

He was weaker than Sheng Yanshan, let alone a match for him!

"Have you ever heard the saying?" Chen Ping’an said, sensing his surroundings and looking at his opponent with a half-smile.

"What?" Gu Wu, the Soul-Breaking Spear, looked momentarily stunned.

"Villains die from talking too much!"

SHING!

A flash of saber light suddenly erupted, cleaving through the sky like a bolt of white silk. It flew straight for Gu Wu, the Soul-Breaking Spear, with a sharp whistle that tore through the air. This was completely different from the strike he had unleashed in the hall; this slash’s Saber Momentum was condensed, containing a soul-shaking power.

"What!?"

Gu Wu was utterly horrified. In the face of this slash, he could feel the aura of death. This life-or-death threat forced him to hold nothing back, the afterimages of his spear blurring into a frantic dance.

"Seven Extremes Soul-Breaking Spear, Soul Extinction!"

The intent of the spear shifted, shimmering with flowing light, pregnant with murderous intent!

But before this slash, his spear thrust seemed utterly minuscule and helpless.

BOOM!

With a deafening roar, a cataclysmic force erupted. The surrounding trees and undergrowth were instantly obliterated, torn to shreds.

The brilliant saber light carved a perfect arc through the air, completely engulfing Gu Wu’s body.