Urban Martial Saint

In the face of the brute’s arrogant bluster, Helian Tiehua remained rather calm. He glanced at the two scars on the brute’s head and suddenly said, ”If I’m not mistaken, you should be the renowned Slaughter Venerable from thirty-five years ago!”

The brute frowned slightly, staring at Helian Tiehua for a while, then sneered, ”I didn’t expect you, junior, to have such broad knowledge. Thirty-five years have passed, and people still remember the name of Slaughter Venerable. Well, since you recognize me, I won’t make things difficult for you today.”

”In that case, I thank Elder Tu,” Helian Tiehua smiled slightly, then looked at Ye Qing, ”As for Ye Qing...”

”I will take this person away,” Slaughter Venerable arrogantly declared.

”I’m afraid that’s not appropriate,” Helian Tiehua replied, ”Ye Qing is a friend of our Seven Rudders of the Hong Alliance and also the fiancé of Patriarch Huangfu, the Right Envoy of our Seven Rudders of the Hong Alliance. Patriarch Huangfu asked me to take care of Ye Qing before leaving for an errand. If you take him away, I won’t be able to explain it to Patriarch Huangfu.”

”What do you mean by that?” Slaughter Venerable shouted angrily, ”Are you trying to stop me? Hmph, boy, don’t think you can challenge me just because I praised you. When I was rampant across the world, you were still in your diapers. What qualifies you to challenge me?”

Upon hearing this, the people of the Seven Rudders of the Hong Alliance were all furious. Even if Slaughter Venerable’s age and seniority were above Helian Tiehua’s, such words were too much. They all held Helian Tiehua in high regard, and seeing him insulted made them very upset.

Helian Tiehua frowned slightly, ”I have no intention of opposing Elder Tu, but as I mentioned earlier, Ye Qing’s relationship with our Seven Rudders is special. Therefore, I hope Elder Tu will show some respect and return him.”

”Helian Tiehua, just because I’m showing you respect, you think I’m afraid of you?” Slaughter Venerable stood up, pointed at Helian Tiehua and shouted, ”I will not release him. If you don’t want to die, get out of my way immediately. Otherwise, today I will bloodily butcher your so-called Seven Rudders of the Hong Alliance!”

”Old man, aren’t you going too far!” A man beside Helian Tiehua angrily cursed.

”Looking for death!” Slaughter Venerable shouted in anger as his right hand flicked. A cold gleam swiftly shot towards the man, reaching him in an instant.

The man had no time to react, let alone dodge. Seeing the cold gleam about to pierce his head, he was so terrified his legs went weak, and he didn’t know what to do. Just as the gleam was about to penetrate his head, a large hand reached out and caught it.

It was Helian Tiehua who intervened, grabbing the cold gleam and casually tossing it to the ground. It was a small hidden weapon, not even the length of a finger, but with great speed and power. If Helian Tiehua hadn’t grabbed it in time, the man would have surely had his head pierced by the hidden weapon.

Seeing Helian Tiehua catch his hidden weapon, Slaughter Venerable frowned noticeably. Helian Tiehua’s strength had exceeded his expectations.

”Helian Tiehua, you’ve got some skills!” Slaughter Venerable said coldly, ”But so what? When I made my name, you might have just started practicing martial arts. The gap in our strength needs no explanation; you should know it yourself. If you want to block me, consider the consequences!”

Ye Qing watched from the side. Slaughter Venerable’s strength was indeed formidable, but he talked too much. It’s fortunate he encountered Helian Tiehua, who was reasonable and willing to exchange more words. If it had been the Bloody Monk, the monk wouldn’t have bothered with so much talk and would have started fighting already.

”Elder, release Ye Qing, and you can leave,” Helian Tiehua said.

”After all that, you just want to personally duel me!” Slaughter Venerable gritted his teeth, jumping down from the roof and said aloud, ”Fine, let me see what you’re really made of!”

As he spoke, Slaughter Venerable charged at Helian Tiehua, like a cannonball hurtling towards him with great speed.

This strike from Slaughter Venerable appeared to be imposing and its power certainly rivaled Stick to the Mountain from Bajiquan. With the added strength of a peak master, this move reached an extremely terrifying level. In such a scenario, experts like Shen Tianjun, Nalan Jingwei, or Bloody Monk would definitely dodge swiftly, avoiding a direct confrontation.

However, he encountered Helian Tiehua, which made things different. Slaughter Venerable charged forward, and Helian Tiehua did not evade. Instead, he took a deep breath, bent his legs slightly, standing firmly in a horse stance, as the power of Thirteen Protectors’ Horizontal Golden Bell Shield enveloped his entire body.

The Thirteen Protectors’ Horizontal Golden Bell Shield practiced by Helian Tiehua was the introductory cultivation technique of the Buddhist Golden Body. When perfected, it corresponds with the Vajra Indestructible Body of the Buddhist Sect, alongside the Indestructible Demon Body of the Demon Sect. Although what Helian Tiehua practiced was merely an introductory technique, even among peak masters, it was entirely sufficient. At the very least, the power of a peak master could never penetrate his Thirteen Protectors’ Horizontal Golden Bell Shield!

Slaughter Venerable used his entire body as a weapon and instantly collided with Helian Tiehua. He originally thought that this would directly send Helian Tiehua flying. Unexpectedly, the collision felt like hitting a steel plate. Instead of sending Helian Tiehua flying, he himself was shaken throughout his body, the immense impact causing his body to visibly tremble.

Slaughter Venerable was shocked, not expecting Helian Tiehua’s Thirteen Protectors’ Horizontal Golden Bell Shield to reach such a level. He knew well the power of this technique; his collision didn’t injure Helian Tiehua but had its force absorbed. The next counterattack from Helian Tiehua would be quite terrifying. Thus, without hesitation, Slaughter Venerable immediately attempted to retreat.

However, he was ultimately a step too slow. After withstanding the strike, Helian Tiehua took a deep breath and then shouted loudly, sending a heavy punch toward Slaughter Venerable.

At this moment, although Slaughter Venerable had retreated some distance, it was not enough to completely exit the range of the punch. Seeing the intense force of the punch, he had no choice but to brace himself for impact.

As the fists collided, Slaughter Venerable was directly pushed back three steps, with a trace of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. Helian Tiehua stood proudly in place, as if entirely unaffected.

Witnessing this scene, the crowd of Seven Rudders of Hong Alliance simultaneously cheered, each person extremely excited. To face such a hidden peak master and still defeat the enemy with one move, the Great General truly uplifted everyone!

In reality, only Great General Helian Tiehua was aware of the situation. Slaughter Venerable’s strength was definitely not weak; he was simply too arrogant and didn’t defend against Helian Tiehua’s Thirteen Protectors’ Horizontal Golden Bell Shield. As a result, Helian Tiehua took advantage, absorbed the force of the collision, added his own strength, and this punch made the unprepared Slaughter Venerable retreat three steps, suffering slight internal injuries.

If Slaughter Venerable and Helian Tiehua fought normally and directly clashed, Helian Tiehua might defeat Slaughter Venerable, but it certainly wouldn’t be so easy. Considering their strength, it would take a long time to determine the victor.

Slaughter Venerable wiped away the blood at the corner of his mouth, glared coldly at Helian Tiehua, and said in a deep voice, ”What a Helian Tiehua, what a Thirteen Protectors’ Horizontal Golden Bell Shield. I underestimated you, indeed talents emerge from all corners of the land.”

Helian Tiehua humbly responded, ”This junior merely took advantage. In a true fight, this junior does not compare to the Venerable!”

”Hmph, spare me the nonsense,” Slaughter Venerable said coldly, ”Helian Tiehua, I warn you, this matter is not over. Our three brothers have all emerged this time. We are determined to obtain the Buddha’s Relic. I advise you, if you don’t wish to die, hand over the Buddha’s Relic quickly. Otherwise, when my elder brother and third brother arrive, they will thoroughly destroy the century-old foundation of your Seven Rudders of Hong Alliance!”

Helian Tiehua furrowed his brows. Even one Slaughter Venerable was difficult to handle, what if there were two more brothers to come? Anyone referred to as Slaughter Venerable’s brother would at least be from the same era. Those from his era should have already reached the end of their lifespan. Those still alive are undoubtedly peak masters. In other words, there are a total of three peak masters. If three peak masters come together, Helian Tiehua surely cannot withstand it!

”Ah, how can I convince you!” Ye Qing said helplessly, ”The Buddha’s Relic is truly lost; even if you kill me, I can’t give you the Buddha’s Relic. You’re trying to rob me, where am I going to find the Buddha’s Relic for you?”

”Hmph, save it for when you see my elder brother and third brother!” Slaughter Venerable glanced at Ye Qing, then coldly looked at Helian Tiehua, saying in a deep voice, ”Helian Tiehua, consider yourself warned, you cannot protect this person. Not only our three brothers desire the Buddha’s Relic, many hidden experts seek it too. When heroes across the world rise for it, even if your body is made of iron, how many nails can you strike?”

”Thank you for the reminder, Elder,” Helian Tiehua said calmly, ”however, Ye Qing fell to such a state for saving the common people against the Corpse Ghost Dragon. While the world may ignore him, the people of Seven Rudders of Hong Alliance must not be ungrateful. Even if the entire world comes, as long as I, Helian Tiehua, live one more day, I will certainly protect him!”

Listening to this, Ye Qing couldn’t help but feel warmth in his heart. Having lost his martial arts, he essentially holds no value. Yet, Great General Helian Tiehua still values and protects him, truly showing loyalty!