Daqian Martial Saint

The Celestial Net Sect was spread throughout every state of the Daqian Dynasty. Its power, both overt and covert, was immeasurable, and its foundations were so deep as to be unimaginable to outsiders.

Even those within the Celestial Net Sect would find it difficult to fathom the terrifying depths of such an ancient organization.

Take the current situation, for example. Yin Tribulation Sword was, by name, a Loose Cultivator, an inspirational figure active in the public eye. But who could have guessed he was actually a member of the Celestial Net Sect?

If they hadn’t seen it with their own eyes, who would have believed it!

And how many more situations like this were there within the Celestial Net Sect? Was this an isolated incident, or had it long since become the norm?

Perhaps some renowned Absolute Master was secretly an Elder of the Celestial Net Sect. Or maybe a high-ranking and powerful Commander-in-Chief was one of their Hall Masters.

The Daqian Dynasty had repeatedly attacked the Celestial Net Sect, yet still failed to inflict any critical damage. Perhaps there was a reason for this.

The Dynasty might succeed in surrounding and destroying one of the Celestial Net Sect’s strongholds, but perhaps at that very moment, another seemingly legitimate organization was steadily nurturing a new batch of the Sect’s fanatical followers.

The implications were enough to send a chill down one’s spine.

"So you recognized me! All the more reason I can’t let any of you leave here alive!" Xing Rongzi’s expression turned frigid.

His original plan had been to kill one of them first to establish an absolute advantage, then slowly take care of the other two.

He had already stepped into the Profound Light Middle Realm, and his ally, Soul-Breaking Spear Gu Wu, was no ordinary Profound Light Initial Realm cultivator. If Gu Wu unleashed his full power, he could be considered to have standard Profound Light Middle Realm battle power.

With two fighters at the Profound Light Middle Realm level, facing three opponents at the Profound Light Initial Realm should have been an absolutely crushing advantage.

Unfortunately, a suit of Inner Armor had foiled his plan.

His opponents still had three fighters with Profound Light Battle Power. Even if he and Soul-Breaking Spear teamed up against them, their advantage, while still considerable, would be nowhere near as great as he had anticipated.

’A quick and decisive battle!’ Xing Rongzi licked his lips as the True Qi in his body began to surge.

If he didn’t kill them today, he would probably have to abandon his public identity. His future room to maneuver would be drastically reduced.

He couldn’t believe he’d been recognized despite the measures he’d taken to conceal his identity.

’Damn it all!’ Xing Rongzi’s gaze turned cold, and the ink-black Longsword in his hand suddenly unleashed a brilliant Sword Aura.

"Attack!"

Zhao Zhiteng roared, his figure flickering as he unleashed a continuous barrage of saber flashes.

"Die!" Chu Long bellowed, leaping into the air. A dense flurry of fist-shadows rained down on Xing Rongzi.

Sheng Tingshan instantly flung the Blood Drop in his hand forward. Empowered by his True Qi, its sharp blades spun rapidly, glowing with a crimson light once more as it whirred like a small millstone.

Fighting three against one, they showed no fear, even when facing a Profound Light Middle Realm master.

The men quickly clashed. Xing Rongzi’s Longsword danced, exuding a sinister aura that sent a chill to the bone.

Yin Tribulation Sword Technique!

This was the top-level Superior Sword Skill that had made Xing Rongzi famous. He had modified and tailored it to his own style, allowing it to unleash power on par with a Divine Skill!

But Zhao Zhiteng and his two companions were just as formidable, continuously assailing Xing Rongzi with a variety of exquisite techniques.

Although Xing Rongzi was in the Profound Light Middle Realm, he was under considerable pressure at this moment.

Zhao Zhiteng, in particular, was relentless. His Saber Momentum was continuous, each strike more powerful than the last. With his two allies keeping Xing Rongzi occupied, he had more freedom to unleash the full power of his Sword Skill, putting immense pressure on their opponent.

In the great underground hall, Chen Ping’an ended the life of a Celestial Net Sect master at the First Stage of Inner Qi with a single slash.

Only a few of them had entered the passage, and each one was being besieged by members of the Celestial Net Sect. Besides him, the other two Qiankun Guards, both at the Third Stage of Inner Qi, were also under enormous pressure.

Although their Cultivation gave them an edge, they were overwhelmed by sheer numbers. They were frequently ganged up on by three or four Inner Qi Realm masters, who were coordinating with numerous Qi Blood Realm cultivators.

They called it pressure, but for Chen Ping’an, it was nothing he couldn’t handle.

Having reached the Profound Light High Realm, fighting these Celestial Net Sect members who hadn’t even reached the Third Stage of Inner Qi felt like child’s play to him.

’Other than this Yin Tribulation Sword, I can’t sense any other cultivators at the Profound Light Middle Realm, let alone the Profound Light High Realm.’

Chen Ping’an fought while simultaneously scanning his surroundings.

The reason he was holding back was not just to conceal his true strength; he was also worried that an Absolute Master might suddenly appear out of some dark corner.

But after observing for a good while, he still hadn’t detected any other masters. On the surface, it seemed Yin Tribulation Sword was the only Profound Light Realm expert in the entire underground hall.

’Hm? No, wait!’

Chen Ping’an’s expression flickered. His senses picked up the aura of a Profound Light Realm cultivator rapidly approaching the hall.

’A Profound Light Realm expert! I can’t quite sense their specific Cultivation Level yet!’ Chen Ping’an tensed slightly.

His gaze fell upon the combatants in the center of the hall. The battle was at an intense stalemate, with both sides giving as good as they got.

Xing Rongzi’s swordsmanship was almost divine. Even fighting one-against-three, he wasn’t at a disadvantage in the slightest. In fact, if his opponents had been any other three Profound Light Realm cultivators, he would have likely already found an opening and started to build his advantage.

But he was facing Zhao Zhiteng and his companions. The three of them had long ago established a deep trust, and their coordination was exceptionally seamless. In battle, they relied on one another, covering each other’s openings and blind spots to form a powerful fighting unit, forcing Xing Rongzi to remain completely focused.

But it was clear this stalemate wouldn’t last much longer. The rapidly approaching Profound Light Realm cultivator was about to become the variable that would change everything.

SWOOSH!

A figure wielding a long spear appeared in the underground hall. Without the slightest hesitation, he flashed towards the combatants.

Now that the newcomer had arrived, Chen Ping’an could finally get a clear sense of the man’s Martial Arts Realm.

’Profound Light Initial Realm!’

Confirming the man’s Realm, Chen Ping’an relaxed.

No Powerhouse had appeared who was beyond his ability to control.

’One at the Profound Light Middle Realm, and one at the Profound Light Initial Realm. This is probably the full extent of the Profound Light Battle Power at this Celestial Net Sect stronghold!’

In that case, forget Zhao Zhiteng and his men. Even without them, his own power was more than enough to completely suppress these two.

The sudden appearance of another Profound Light Realm expert made Zhao Zhiteng and his companions’ hearts tighten.

’This is bad! Another Profound Light Realm expert!’

This Xing Rongzi wasn’t some mediocre Profound Light Middle Realm cultivator; he had mastered the Yin Tribulation Sword Technique, a skill with the might of a Divine Skill. The three of them were already struggling to fight him alone. And now another Profound Light Realm expert had arrived!

BOOM!

Zhao Zhiteng’s Saber Aura collided with Xing Rongzi’s Sword Aura, creating a massive boom that sent rocks and debris raining down from the ceiling of the underground hall.

In terms of Cultivation, Zhao Zhiteng was ultimately inferior to Xing Rongzi. Even though he had built up momentum for this strike, he was still no match in a head-on clash. The immense force sent him stumbling backward violently.

Just as Xing Rongzi was about to press his advantage and capitalize on the opening, he was tied down by Chu Long and Sheng Tingshan.

As he was thrown back, Zhao Zhiteng turned to look at the spear-wielding man who had just appeared.

"Soul-Breaking Spear!"

Zhao Zhiteng recognized the man’s identity in a single glance.

The famous rising star of the Celestial Net Sect, the prodigy ranked twenty-eighth on the Rising Star Chart, Soul-Breaking Spear Gu Wu... was actually here!

Just as Zhao Zhiteng was reeling from the shock, Gu Wu charged forward, his long spear whistling through the air.