Urban Martial Saint

In the suburbs of Shenchuan City, in the villa where the Corpse Ghost Dragon and his men resided, Luan Ping and Shen Qianyue stood trembling in fear before the Corpse Ghost Dragon.

In last night’s battle, the Corpse Ghost Dragon was controlled by Shijia and Wuhua, and as Ye Qing and his companions beat the Corpse Ghost Dragon, Luan Ping, Shen Qianyue, and the others were terrified and quietly slipped away. At the time, they were convinced that the Corpse Ghost Dragon was doomed, so they were preparing to flee for their lives. No one expected that the Corpse Ghost Dragon not only survived but also managed to escape. After finding them, he killed several people one after another. Those who remained, although still alive, stood before the Corpse Ghost Dragon, quaking in fear, with their knees trembling, worried that the Corpse Ghost Dragon might kill them if displeased.

”Shijia! Wuhua!” After returning, the Corpse Ghost Dragon kept muttering these two names, his eyes full of venomous malice.

After coming out of the Demon Hideout Cave, he had only suffered a loss at the hands of Divine Doctor An Shiping. Moreover, he was ambushed by Divine Doctor An Shiping and was burned by the Purple Lotus Karma Fire. If it were a face-to-face fight, Divine Doctor An Shiping wouldn’t be able to defeat him. So, since coming out of the Demon Hideout Cave, the Corpse Ghost Dragon had hardly suffered a serious setback.

However, tonight, he had indeed suffered a major loss. Controlled by the Great Freedom Purifying Heart Sutra of the Wuhua Monk, his power was suppressed, and then he was beaten up by the others. Losing face wasn’t the main issue; the key problem was that with these two people present, he couldn’t act freely. Without getting past these two, he would never be able to control everything.

Luan Ping and Shen Qianyue stood before him for a whole night, not daring to move an inch. Standing motionless for so long, even with their skills, their bodies were aching and sweating. Yet, the Corpse Ghost Dragon didn’t even glance at them, while they, knowing their own guilt, dared not move a muscle, fearing to attract the Corpse Ghost Dragon’s attention.

It wasn’t until mid-morning that the Corpse Ghost Dragon suddenly stood up. A gleam flashed in his eyes as he looked coldly at Shen Qianyue and said in a deep voice, ”Shen Qianyue, you said yesterday that Aomuhan told you Ye Qing was going to the place where Patriarch Bodhidharma passed away. How reliable is this information?”

Hearing the Corpse Ghost Dragon address him, Shen Qianyue’s body trembled and seized the chance to step aside, finally relieving some of the discomfort in his body.

”Master, this was personally heard by Aomuhan. He told me that when Shijia first arrived in Shenchuan City, he gave Ye Qing a map, directing him to find the place where Patriarch Bodhidharma passed away. He said there should be a way to restrain you there.” Shen Qianyue replied.

”Hmph, the place where Patriarch Bodhidharma passed away is not so easily accessed,” the Corpse Ghost Dragon said with a hint of contempt: ”If it were accessible, I would have entered it long ago, so how could it be their turn?”

”Ah?” Shen Qianyue looked at the Corpse Ghost Dragon in astonishment, ”Master, have you also sought out the place where Patriarch Bodhidharma passed away?”

”Not only the place where Patriarch Bodhidharma passed away, but I’ve also sought after the place where Ancestor Chen Tuan deceased. However, both places are inaccessible,” the Corpse Ghost Dragon said solemnly, ”Not to mention whether these places have any mechanisms themselves, the mechanisms outside alone prevent entry. These two figures were extremely outstanding individuals in the Buddhist and Taoist sects in later generations. The secret techniques they left behind are incredibly powerful. So, to prevent these secret techniques from getting out, the people of the Demon Sect specially established the Yin Mo Formation at their burial sites, sealing them off and preventing entry.”

”Yin Mo Formation? What is this formation?” Shen Qianyue asked curiously.

”The Yin Mo Formation is a miraculous formation of the Demon Sect. This formation, in itself, has no power and cannot operate. However, once external force enters, it will be absorbed by the formation, and this power will activate the great formation, which is why it is called the Yin Mo Formation.” The Corpse Ghost Dragon explained: ”The most miraculous thing about the Yin Mo Formation is that the stronger the power of the person who enters, the stronger the power of the formation. For instance, if I were to enter, the Yin Mo Formation could kill me. If you were to enter, it would just have enough power to kill you!”

”Such a miraculous formation?” Shen Qianyue was astonished. He had spent a long time at the Shen Family Manor and had seen many formations set by Southern Fist King Shen Tianjun. Naturally, he had some research on formations. Unexpectedly, after following the Corpse Ghost Dragon, he had witnessed so many incredible formations, which was truly astonishing.

”Many extraordinary people have existed throughout history, and figures like the Buddhist, Taoist, and Demon sects are the pinnacle of such wisdom, breaking through the mysteries of heaven and earth. It’s not surprising that they would create such formations,” the Corpse Ghost Dragon said: ”I’ve tried the Yin Mo Formation, and it’s not somewhere I can enter.”

”In that case, we shouldn’t worry about it, right?” Luan Ping quickly interjected, ”If not even you, Grand Master, can enter such a place, then surely they can’t either.”

”That’s precisely my concern!” The Corpse Ghost Dragon said, frowning deeply, ”If it’s a place where even I can’t enter, and yet they manage to get in, that would indeed be dangerous.”

Shen Qianyue and Luan Ping exchanged glances, both sensing the Corpse Ghost Dragon’s worry.

”Master, I’ve heard that the old monk Shijia doesn’t plan to enter the place where Patriarch Bodhidharma passed away himself but instead intends Ye Qing to go there,” Shen Qianyue paused slightly and said quietly, ”How about we go over and intercept Ye Qing, kill him, and grab that map? That way, no one can enter!”

”That’s exactly what I was thinking...” The Corpse Ghost Dragon nodded slightly, ”However, it won’t be me going, but you!”

”Me?” Shen Qianyue paused, speaking quietly, ”Master, that Ye Qing’s power is slightly stronger than mine... If it really comes to a fight, I’m afraid… I’m afraid I won’t be his opponent!”

”I know!” The Corpse Ghost Dragon said coldly, ”But I can’t go myself. Shijia and that Wuhua are still in Shenchuan City; they must be watching me. If I move, they will surely get wind of it and follow. So, I must hold down the fort in Shenchuan City. If I don’t move, neither will the people here.”

”This...” Shen Qianyue scratched his head and said softly, ”But Master, I’m afraid if I go alone, I won’t be able to kill Ye Qing.”

”I’ve already anticipated that,” the Corpse Ghost Dragon replied, ”Before you go, I’ll infuse some True Qi into your body again to enhance your strength. And with my Blood Curse, killing that Ye Qing shouldn’t pose much difficulty.”

Shen Qianyue, who had fled from the Corpse Ghost Dragon, originally thought he had incurred the Corpse Ghost Dragon’s wrath, believing the Corpse Ghost Dragon would certainly not spare him. Unexpectedly, the Corpse Ghost Dragon not only showed no blame but was even willing to help him enhance his strength, which was beyond his expectations.

”Thank you, Master!” Shen Qianyue swiftly knelt to the ground, his voice trembling, ”Rest assured, I, Qianyue, swear to help Master kill Ye Qing and retrieve that map.”

”Very good!” The Corpse Ghost Dragon nodded with satisfaction and turned to Luan Ping, saying in a deep voice, ”Come here.”

Seeing the Corpse Ghost Dragon not pursuing Shen Qianyue, Luan Ping felt relieved. Hearing the Corpse Ghost Dragon’s words, he quickly walked to his side, whispering, ”What command do you have, Grand Master?”

The Corpse Ghost Dragon gave him a cold, sidelong glance and suddenly reached out to press down on Luan Ping’s head. Luan Ping felt an overwhelming force of suction from the Corpse Ghost Dragon’s hand, pulling all his Inner Strength and True Qi from his head, which the Corpse Ghost Dragon absorbed directly. This shocked Luan Ping; the last time outside the Demon Hideout Cave, the Corpse Ghost Dragon had absorbed his strength similarly. If not for kneeling and pleading for mercy in time, he might not have survived. Unexpectedly, the Corpse Ghost Dragon acted against him again, something he had entirely not foreseen!

”Grand Master, Grand Master, what… what are you doing?” Luan Ping quivered, ”If… if you absorb my Inner Strength, my powers would drop significantly. Without power, I can’t… can’t help you perform tasks!”

The Corpse Ghost Dragon ignored him, extending his other hand to wave Shen Qianyue over. Catching the hint, Shen Qianyue came immediately. The Corpse Ghost Dragon placed this hand on Shen Qianyue’s head, immediately infusing power into Shen Qianyue’s body. This power was the strength absorbed from Luan Ping.

Just now, when the Corpse Ghost Dragon said he would help Shen Qianyue enhance his strength, this was indeed about absorbing Luan Ping’s power to boost Shen Qianyue. It was something neither Shen Qianyue nor Luan Ping had anticipated, and facing such circumstances, each felt wildly different emotions.

Feeling the infusion of immense power, Shen Qianyue was overjoyed beyond measure. In contrast, Luan Ping’s heart was filled with panic, shuddering as he sensed his power dwindling. He knew only too well that power was keeping him alive. Being over a hundred years old, if not for strong power protecting his body, he would have long been dead. Now, with diminishing power, it was tantamount to his lifespan draining away.

”Grand Master, please spare me, spare me, I beg you, please…” Luan Ping wept and pleaded, not wishing to die.

”Spare you?” The Corpse Ghost Dragon cast him a cold glance, ”I’m not killing you; I’m just borrowing some of your power. What are you afraid of?”

”Grand Master, with… without this power, I won’t live long. Please, have mercy, let… let me go…” Luan Ping implored.

”What are you afraid of, as long as I find a way to prolong life, I will certainly help you extend it,” the Corpse Ghost Dragon replied coldly, ”Right now, I must boost Qianyue’s power, otherwise, he won’t be able to handle Ye Qing. To enhance his power, I need to infuse power into him. If I don’t take your power, am I supposed to infuse my own into him?”