Urban Martial Saint

Ye Qing never expected that by engaging in combat with others, he could actually enhance his own meridians. When he felt that the intense pain in his meridians had subsided, he was suddenly delighted to find that his strength had improved significantly. At the very least, he could further enhance his Inner Strength.

In contrast, the Grand Sect Master became increasingly frustrated the longer he fought. Despite his great strength, even he was starting to feel fatigue from the prolonged combat. However, Ye Qing remained energetic, showing no signs of exhaustion. In fact, Ye Qing’s Inner Strength seemed to be increasing, an inexplicable phenomenon to the Grand Sect Master.

Could it be that Ye Qing had been holding back his strength, not using his full power?

How is that possible? I am already giving my all, could Ye Qing’s Inner Strength really surpass mine?

The Grand Sect Master was filled with doubt, and during this period, it became increasingly challenging to fight Ye Qing. As Ye Qing’s Inner Strength grew, it became harder for him to maneuver around Ye Qing. Each exchange left him feeling entwined by a force, subconsciously being led by Ye Qing, forcing him to exert more energy to break free.

”Wing Chun Sticky Hands!” the Grand Sect Master shouted coldly. Although he did not practice Wing Chun, he was very familiar with it. What Ye Qing used earlier was indeed Wing Chun Sticky Hands, which once entangled, was hard to escape from.

When the Grand Sect Master’s Inner Strength matched Ye Qing’s, it wasn’t easy for Ye Qing to stick to him. But now, as Ye Qing’s Inner Strength gradually increased, the power of Sticky Hands began to manifest, trapping the Grand Sect Master.

”You really understand this Wing Chun Fist!” Ye Qing retorted coldly, as his arms strengthened further, the Wing Chun sticking power continuously entangling the Grand Sect Master, slowing him down.

The Grand Sect Master made several attempts to break away, but was unable to separate from Ye Qing, which infuriated him.

”It’s just a Wing Chun Sticky Hand, so what!” the Grand Sect Master suddenly roared, stepping forward to grab Ye Qing’s wrist.

Ye Qing reacted swiftly, immediately grabbing the Grand Sect Master’s wrist in return. However, he misunderstood the Grand Sect Master’s intention, as the latter didn’t use any grappling techniques but leveraged the grab to somersault over Ye Qing’s head, kicking toward Ye Qing’s back.

When Ye Qing saw the Grand Sect Master moving behind him, he already sensed trouble. However, it was too late to catch him now, so without further thought, Ye Qing quickly released his grip and utilized the Heavenly Gangs and Northern Dipper Stepping Technique, deftly taking two steps to narrowly avoid the Grand Sect Master’s kick.

This strike didn’t harm Ye Qing, but it allowed the Grand Sect Master to break away. The two stood on opposite sides, intently watching each other, ready to strike again at any moment.

”Your strength is truly formidable!” the Grand Sect Master glared at Ye Qing, stating in a deep voice, ”In all these years, you’re the only one who’s made me fight with all my might.”

”That means you haven’t encountered enough Peak Masters!” Ye Qing replied coldly.

”One day, I will personally seek out a Peak Master to fight!” The Grand Sect Master said looking at Ye Qing, ”But for now, I will use you as practice.”

As he spoke, the Grand Sect Master clapped his hands together, channeling his Inner Strength. His clothes fluttered without wind, making a rustling sound.

Ye Qing was momentarily stunned, unsure of what the Grand Sect Master intended to do next. However, he dared not slack off, channeling all his Inner Strength, staying prepared for the Grand Sect Master’s move. As soon as the Grand Sect Master attacks, Ye Qing would immediately counter.

The Grand Sect Master did not strike immediately, but instead exercised his cultivation technique on the spot. Ye Qing couldn’t figure out what martial arts he was practicing, only feeling his momentum continually rising, to the point where even Ye Qing felt apprehensive.

After a full half-minute, the Grand Sect Master’s eyes flashed with a sharp light as he shouted, ”Eight Demonic Gods of Heaven!”

Ye Qing’s expression changed, knowing the Grand Sect Master was about to attack, he prepared with all his might to counter. Just as the Grand Sect Master finished his shout, seven people, or rather seven silhouettes of the Grand Sect Master, suddenly emerged from his body, coming at Ye Qing from seven different directions. Including the leading Grand Sect Master, there were eight in total, all converging on Ye Qing.

Ye Qing was stunned. What kind of martial arts was this? How could one person become eight? And all were the Grand Sect Master? How was this possible? Could people really split themselves?

At this moment, Ye Qing didn’t have time to ponder as the eight figures rushed toward him from eight directions, closing in swiftly.

Even though Ye Qing appeared calm and composed, he was somewhat flustered at this moment. It’s manageable to face one at a time, but with eight Grand Sect Masters coming at him simultaneously, how could he possibly defend himself?

As he saw the eight figures coming at him, Ye Qing suddenly recalled something Helian Tiehua had said before. In martial arts, as long as it’s not the sorcery from Nanyang, other stealth and transformation techniques are all blinding methods. Could these eight people before him also be a blinding method?

With this thought, Ye Qing suddenly felt calm. He closed his eyes slightly, using the cultivation technique left by the monk at Beimang Mountain to enhance his Inner Strength while quietly sensing the energy fluctuations around him.

If these eight people were indeed a blinding method, then only one among them was real, and only this one had energy fluctuations. Ye Qing just needed to locate the real body to repel him!

The cultivation technique Ye Qing learned at Beimang Mountain could significantly enhance his Inner Strength. Moreover, this technique didn’t damage his Meridians, which was the most miraculous aspect. Hence, it was very useful to Ye Qing right now. Even if Ye Qing later fully mastered his Meridians and could utilize Li San’s Peak Master Inner Strength completely, this technique could still enhance Ye Qing’s Inner Strength, allowing him to surpass the Five Uniques!

Closing his eyes, relying on his own Inner Strength to sense the energy fluctuations around, it indeed allowed Ye Qing to perceive the situation around him. As he anticipated, among the eight charging figures, only one held particularly strong energy fluctuations. Undoubtedly, this must be the real body. However, what surprised Ye Qing was that the other seven also had slight energy fluctuations, just not as strong!

Nevertheless, Ye Qing had no time to think more about that right now. Having found the real body, he immediately opened his eyes, channeling his accumulated strength into his arms, and pushed forward with force.

The eight Grand Sect Masters simultaneously lunged at Ye Qing, but Ye Qing only targeted one of them. The other seven Grand Sect Masters struck Ye Qing almost simultaneously, while Ye Qing’s palms clashed with the chosen Grand Sect Master.

With just one hit, that Grand Sect Master was sent flying backward by Ye Qing, crashing into a distant stone wall, with a trace of blood spilling at the corner of their mouth.

As for the other seven Grand Sect Masters, they all disappeared at that moment, as if they had never appeared.

Ye Qing’s face turned somewhat pale as well because, although the power of the seven Grand Sect Masters’ strikes was not strong, the simultaneous attack of seven people stirred his energy and blood. However, compared to the Grand Sect Master, his condition was better. After circulating his Inner Strength, his turbulent energy and blood calmed down, whereas the Grand Sect Master had already sustained internal injuries.

”Big brother!” The Third Sect Master struggled to get up and hastily went to support the Grand Sect Master, his face full of shock. He could not believe that even the Grand Sect Master would be defeated!

The Grand Sect Master slowly stood up, and after a while, the redness on his face faded, replaced by a pallor. He stared intently at Ye Qing, and said in a deep voice, ”You… how did you know to target… target me?”

”Among the eight, your energy fluctuation was the greatest; how could I not know?” Ye Qing retorted coldly.

”You… you can sense energy fluctuations?” The Grand Sect Master was even more astonished, trembling as he spoke, ”This… isn’t this something only Peak Masters can do? Your… your skill level isn’t even at the Peak Master level!”

Hearing this, Ye Qing was also surprised inside. It turns out that sensing energy fluctuations is only something Peak Masters can do. No wonder he had recently been able to sense people’s energy fluctuations. It seemed it was because his Meridians were fully unblocked.

Though Ye Qing couldn’t fully harness Li San’s Inner Strength now, he at least possessed the Inner Strength of a Peak Master. During the process of his Inner Strength circulating, he could sense the energy fluctuations around him, which was indeed convenient.

”There are many things in this world you don’t know.” Ye Qing certainly wouldn’t mention Li San, and said coldly, ”Is this move ’Eight Demonic Gods of Heaven’ a martial art from the Demon Sect?”

”You know about the Demon Sect?” Once again, the Grand Sect Master exclaimed, even more shocked.

Of course, Ye Qing didn’t actually know about the Demon Sect; he only had heard Helian Tiehua mention some matters about it. Moreover, when the Grand Sect Master shouted ’Eight Demonic Gods of Heaven’, Ye Qing just asked casually. Unexpectedly, the Grand Sect Master’s reaction was so intense, it seemed this move really was a martial art from the Demon Sect!

Ye Qing recalled the circumstances of the Nine Great Gate Masters of the South Ridge Sect; it was said that they were originally just ordinary tomb robbers. Later, through unknown means, they learned martial arts and established the South Ridge Sect. Now, Ye Qing suspected whether during a tomb raid, they discovered secret manuals left by the Demon Sect, practiced its martial arts, and then founded the South Ridge Sect?

”Hmph, practicing the martial arts of the Demon Sect and yet plotting against the tomb of the Taoist Sect Great Saint!” Ye Qing stared coldly at the Grand Sect Master, saying in a deep voice, ”Such insatiable greed will only lead to disaster; today I will eliminate you to uphold justice!”

”You… how do you know… know so much?” The Grand Sect Master was even more astonished, and Ye Qing’s mention of plotting against the tomb of the Taoist Sect Great Saint left him baffled. This was the South Ridge Sect’s biggest secret; how did Ye Qing learn of it?