Urban Martial Saint

Upon hearing Ning Qianshu’s words, everyone became even more puzzled about Ye Qing’s condition.

”What about the Rebirth Pill inside him?” Shen Tianjun said, ”Didn’t you say earlier? The efficacy inside him could help him reach a new realm, a realm beyond the peak?”

”That’s what we said, but the key issue is, he currently has no residual efficacy of the Rebirth Pill, not even any other kind of efficacy.” Ning Qianshu replied, ”His current situation seems as though this battle has depleted all his savings, the drug power within him has disappeared entirely. Or, we could think that Ye Qing was able to preserve his life solely because of these efficacies. The power of the Buddha’s Relic is truly too strong. If it weren’t for these efficacies aiding his body’s recovery, Ye Qing probably wouldn’t be able to sit here right now!”

The crowd went silent; the power of the Buddha’s Relic was evident from the corridor blasted out at the Mid-Mountain Canyon. Such immense power is unbearable even for these peak masters, let alone Ye Qing who hasn’t reached the pinnacle realm. He managed to withstand such power without exploding and dying; it’s already an enormous blessing!

Looking at the expressions of everyone, Ye Qing’s heart wasn’t filled with much sadness. Bai Li Xi and Ning Qianshu conducted a comprehensive examination of his body, yet neither of them understood the true condition of his body.

First, the Buddha’s Relic has indeed entered Ye Qing’s body, undoubtedly residing in the palm of his right hand. Ye Qing didn’t know how the Buddha’s Relic entered, but it certainly resides in his palm, rendering his entire right arm impenetrable, not much inferior to the Thirteen Protectors’ Horizontal Golden Bell Shield of the Great General Helian Tiehua. And importantly, this is the Buddha’s Relic from Shakyamuni, containing the power to eliminate the Corpse Ghost Dragon, now completely immersed in Ye Qing’s body. Ye Qing wasn’t sure how to utilize this Buddha’s Relic, but having it in his body means it belongs to him!

Furthermore, there’s another strange power within Ye Qing’s body, which Ye Qing suspects is intimately linked to the Devouring Demon Flower, perhaps it is the power of the Devouring Demon Flower. Ye Qing’s survival is not due to those efficacies, but surely due to the power of the Devouring Demon Flower. Under the immense power of the Buddha’s Relic, this power of the Devouring Demon Flower was still able to protect Ye Qing’s body, proving the formidable strength of the Devouring Demon Flower.

Moreover, Bai Li Xi and Ning Qianshu said Ye Qing had no meridians in his body, yet Ye Qing still possessed power and could stand up, which was quite puzzling. So Ye Qing suspected that either the meridians in his body exist in a different form that can’t be sensed, or his body’s power has already surpassed the meridians, flowing directly within his body.

Of course, this was just Ye Qing’s own speculation; he wasn’t clear on it either. But with the Buddha’s Relic inside his body and the power of the Devouring Demon Flower protecting him, Ye Qing wasn’t overly worried. His bones were shattered, but he could stand up after resting for a day. Recuperating his strength shouldn’t be too challenging. Moreover, this incident allowed him to recognize the power of the Devouring Demon Flower once again. Hence, Ye Qing pondered if he should enter the Demon Hideout Cave again to collect more Devouring Demon Flowers. Of course, he must prepare more Ziyu Chenxiang Pills beforehand, as the Demon Pet Little White Fox loved them the most.

Ye Qing himself wasn’t worried at all, but everyone else was worried for him. Shen Tianjun looked at Ye Qing, sighed heavily, and said in a low voice, ”According to what you’re saying, has Ye Qing’s martial arts become completely worthless?”

”You could say that.” Bai Li Xi shrugged and said, ”Without meridians, martial arts are out of the question. The fact that Ye Qing can stand is itself a miracle.”

Shen Tianjun sighed again, gazing at Huangfu Ziyu beside Ye Qing. Alongside his sighs for Ye Qing, he also worried for Huangfu Ziyu. If Ye Qing truly became a cripple, wouldn’t Huangfu Ziyu need to protect him?

Huangfu Ziyu understood Shen Tianjun’s implication; she hugged Ye Qing’s arm tightly and softly said, ”Even if he’s completely paralyzed, unable to move an inch, he’s still the only man I’ll ever have in this life. What does it matter if he has no martial arts? For this lifetime, it’s either he protects me or I protect him. Being together, it doesn’t matter who does more or less!”

Huangfu Ziyu’s words made Ye Qing’s eyes moist. He held Huangfu Ziyu’s hand tight, secretly vowing: No matter what, in this lifetime, he must protect this woman by his side!

”Ah!” Old Wang Ba sighed from afar, drawing everyone’s attention. Bai Li Xi curiously asked, ”Why are you sighing when the couple is professing their feelings?”

”Can’t a man clear his throat when he’s idle?” Old Wang Ba grumbled irritably.

”Is that how you clear your throat?” Bai Li Xi said, speechlessly.

Old Wang Ba ignored him, merely looking at Ye Qing with a face full of regret.

Seeing Old Wang Ba’s expression, Ye Qing’s heart skipped a beat, for he remembered what Old Wang Ba had once said to him. Old Wang Ba had told him that in this lifetime, he and Huangfu Ziyu were destined to have fate without fruition, never reaching the end together. Although Ye Qing refused to believe it, seeing Old Wang Ba reminded him, involuntarily invoking concern in his heart.

Why did Old Wang Ba say that? Why were he and Huangfu Ziyu destined to have fate without fruition, unable to reach the end?

Ye Qing was unwilling to believe this, but it was Old Wang Ba who had spoken those words. Sometimes, what Old Wang Ba said was hard to disbelieve!

”Miss Huangfu, your words have put me at ease!” Ding Lianshun stood up, walked to Ye Qing’s side, and patted his shoulder, saying, ”Ye brother, although you and I belong to different camps, you’re the only person I’ve admired in my lifetime. Regardless of how the Seven Rudders of Hong Alliance and the Twelve Green Halls evolve, you will always be my brother. As long as I’m alive, anyone who wants to be your enemy will be my enemy. Anyone wishing to harm you must first step over my corpse!”

One-Eyed Ding Lianshun, a protector of Twelve Green Halls, is also one of the peak masters renowned in the world. Having learned Carefree Movement, his prowess almost matches the Five Uniques. Now, saying these words publicly left the crowd in shock. With Ding Lianshun’s declaration, who would dare challenge Ye Qing in the future? Anyone wishing to strike against Ye Qing would be challenging Ding Lianshun!

After Ding Lianshun finished speaking, Yin Xianzi approached directly. Despite the charming smile on her face, one could discern a hint of regret in her eyes.

”Ye Qing, what Cyclops said is also what I wanted to say. But I need to add a few words.” Yin Xianzi chuckled, her gaze sweeping across everyone before finally landing on Nalan Jingwei, ”I am a woman, and women typically have insidious conduct. I am no exception, as my actions are not only insidious but cruel. Therefore, I hope everyone won’t provoke my Ye brother. Otherwise, even if I cannot defeat you, I will slaughter all your relatives and friends, annihilating your entire family. Don’t talk to me about ethics, I’m a woman, why should I care about ethics with you?”

Although Ding Lianshun’s words were grand, they stirred shock and admiration in the crowd. However, listening to Yin Xianzi invoked not shock but a sudden fear. Unlike Ding Lianshun, Yin Xianzi was renowned as her name suggests; famed for decades as an insidious figure. Her words are not to be doubted, as Yin Xianzi had committed numerous family exterminations in the past. Thus, her threats carried greater weight than Ding Lianshun’s grand words.

Nalan Jingwei was thoroughly embarrassed; Yin Xianzi clearly addressed her remark to him, directly threatening him. Among everyone present, he harbored the deepest malice, constantly calculating how to extract details of the Buddha’s Relic from Ye Qing. But Yin Xianzi had perceived his ravenous desire, hence fulfilling her threat straight to him.

Although Nalan Jingwei was one of the stronger individuals among the Five Unmatches, his personal strength amounted to little. His vast family encompassed many members, and if Yin Xianzi were to truly extinguish them, he would be left with nothing.

Nalan Jingwei lightly cleared his throat, loudly proclaiming, ”Protector Ding and Yin Xianzi are correct; Ye Qing risked his life for the world to eradicate the Corpse Ghost Dragon. He is truly a hero. Anyone looking to trouble such a hero, I, Nalan Jingwei, will not spare them!”

”Heh heh...” Yin Xianzi chuckled softly, saying, ”With Prince Nalan’s words, my heart is now at ease!”

Nalan Jingwei forced a couple of awkward smiles, sincerely frustrated. But with so many masters present, he had to endure silently.

Listening to Ding Lianshun and Yin Xianzi, Ye Qing felt deeply moved. Despite their initial animosity towards him, they ended up as such steadfast allies.

Ultimately, this was determined by Ye Qing’s own personality. He had risked unleashing the Corpse Ghost Dragon to save Ding Lianshun and Yin Xianzi, then bravely fought it at the cost of his life—actions grandiose yet honest. For a person like that, who wouldn’t admire him?