Urban Martial Saint

Seeing Sky-Killing Master’s arm, Helian Tiehua’s spirit visibly lifted. Although they couldn’t keep the opponent this time, Fu Qingping’s strike had already secured a great victory for them, enough to intimidate all around. And this was exactly Helian Tiehua’s plan!

Currently, in Shenchuan City, who knows how many hidden masters are eyeing the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance and Ye Qing. Therefore, they had to win a glorious battle to show those hidden masters their might, making them dare not provoke the Seven Steering Committees. And this time, they finally achieved their purpose.

The union of the Executioner Scholar and the other three peak masters itself was a rare force. Other hidden masters might be stronger individually, but they certainly didn’t have their numbers or influence. And now that the Executioner Scholar and his group suffered such a loss, others would have to think twice before provoking the Seven Steering Committees again. At least, no one would dare challenge them openly.

”Snake Gentleman, Sky-Killing Master, Slaughter Venerable, Executioner Scholar!” Helian Tiehua suddenly howled to the sky, ”This isn’t over yet. You have killed members of my Seven Steering Committees, injured others, and for this, I will definitely settle accounts with you. When we meet again, it will still be a fight to the death!”

Helian Tiehua’s inner strength was powerful, his voice strong and resounding. This voice, like rolling thunder, spread far in the wilderness, echoing around. If there were anyone living around, they would surely wonder whether it was a voice or a thunderclap.

No answer came from around, but Helian Tiehua didn’t expect anyone to respond. He knew that the Executioner Scholar and the others certainly heard him. And in fact, his shout was meant for others to hear, as he could sense there were still hidden masters around. From the start of their battle with the Executioner Scholar, these people had been hiding, watching their duel. These people were surely those harboring ill intentions towards the Seven Steering Committees. Tonight’s battle showed them the strength on Helian’s side. And the words he shouted were to deter them, warning them not to target the Seven Steering Committees.

Just after Helian Tiehua’s voice fell, he felt people quietly leaving the vicinity. Whether they were frightened by Helian Tiehua’s words or realized they couldn’t contend with the group and left, within five minutes, all those hiding had left, leaving only Helian’s group present.

Hearing those people leave, Helian Tiehua then turned to Fu Qingping, sincerely saying, ”Uncle Fu, thank you for this evening’s battle!”

”Hahaha...” Fu Qingping laughed, ”Between you and me, there’s no need for such words. I came out of seclusion, firstly to have a talk with my elder brother. Since he is no longer in this world, it’s only right for me, as the uncle, to help with his son’s matters.”

Helian Tiehua was also full of emotion, nodding slowly, ”It’s truly my father’s blessing to have a brother like you, Uncle.”

Fu Qingping smiled, looked around, and said, ”Alright, those people are gone, we shouldn’t just stand here idly. Let’s pick up this severed arm and take it back, so it doesn’t frighten anyone else.”

Helian Tiehua also smiled, went to pick up the severed arm, and said with a smile, ”Tonight’s battle was truly an exhalation. The Four Great Villains will surely act cautiously from now on!”

The Bloody Monk’s face remained cold; he looked at the severed arm in Helian Tiehua’s hand and said gravely, ”This isn’t over yet. One day, I will personally kill the Executioner Scholar!”

The Bloody Monk is someone who is extremely protective of his own. The members of Sha Men who were injured by the Executioner Scholar are something he couldn’t let go of. Even though he had injured the Executioner Scholar earlier, he still felt unsatisfied, determined not to rest until the Executioner Scholar was dead.

”No matter what, after today, at least Shenchuan City will be a bit more peaceful,” Helian Tiehua said with a smile.

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At the same time, thirty miles away from the ranch, a shrill scream emerged from a small grove. The scream was from Sky-Killing Master; his arm had been severed by Fu Qingping’s sword, and after fleeing in panic, he was now covered in blood, his clothes stained red, grievously injured.

The Executioner Scholar’s face was equally pale; when they threw the smoke bombs, the Bloody Monk had pursued them closely. The Bloody Monk’s palms had struck the Executioner Scholar, injuring him. Although he carried healing medicine, it couldn’t compare to Ye Qing’s Devouring Demon Flower, and his internal injuries healed slowly.

In fact, what bothered the Executioner Scholar the most wasn’t his injury but being injured by the Bloody Monk. He considered himself unmatched in skill, a notable figure among peak masters, and never looked down upon others. Even upon learning of Fu Qingping’s return to Shenchuan City, he wasn’t too concerned, eager to challenge Fu Qingping. As for these younger figures, he didn’t take them seriously at all, thinking they were no match for him.

However, tonight’s battle with the Bloody Monk completely changed his perspective. The Bloody Monk’s skill was equal to his. Furthermore, the most crucial part was that the Bloody Monk had injured him. Although it happened amidst chaos when he was trying to flee, it still made him feel humiliated and extremely resentful.

Snake Gentleman helped bandage Sky-Killing Master and turned to look at the seated Executioner Scholar, asking, ”What now? The opponents are four peak masters, and all so formidable, we’re no match for them. Especially that Fu Qingping, his Qingping Sword is just as powerful as ever despite the years, truly unexpected!”

”Not only Fu Qingping, but that Bloody Monk, his skill is also extraordinarily formidable!” Slaughter Venerable said gravely, ”I think the Bloody Monk’s skill is on par with Helian Tiehua. It’s truly unexpected that in this younger generation, there are such powerful individuals. We really underestimated them.”

”Bloody Monk and Helian Tiehua, these two are much younger than us. How did they cultivate such skill?” Snake Gentleman exclaimed.

”As the saying goes, the waves of the Yangtze River push the waves before them,” Sky-Killing Master said, sitting up with a clenched jaw, ”Each generation produces brilliant talents. We’ve been hidden for so many years, and our martial arts haven’t advanced a bit, staying as they were before we secluded ourselves. Even though we’re much older than them, it doesn’t help us.”

”Second Brother is right, I agree,” Slaughter Venerable nodded, ”Our years in seclusion are like wasted years. Coming out again, this era no longer belongs to us. I think getting the Buddha’s Relic won’t be easy!”

Slaughter Venerable’s words were like backing down, Snake Gentleman and Sky-Killing Master exchanged glances and looked towards the always-silent Executioner Scholar. Although Executioner Scholar is the youngest among them, it was he who truly made the decisions.

”Third Brother, aren’t you being too pessimistic with your words?” Executioner Scholar glanced at Slaughter Venerable, saying coldly, ”We’ve stayed hidden for so many years, waiting for this opportunity, waiting for Heaven Earth Man Three Gates to open. As all my brothers surely know, this opening of Heaven Earth Man Three Gates is unprecedented in its grandeur. Since a hundred years ago, top-notch individuals have been biding their time just to await this opportunity. For thousands of years, the pursuit of longevity will finally have a complete answer this time. The experts we met today are just from Shenchuan City, who knows what ancient figures will emerge later. Should we back down because of this? If so, why did we ever seclude ourselves? We should have died earlier instead!”

The three looked at each other, Slaughter Venerable looked awkward, speaking lowly, ”Fourth Brother is also right, but now, with so many experts appearing, strength surely reigns supreme. Our strength is lacking, how can we contend with them?”

”That’s why we must seize that Buddha’s Relic!” Executioner Scholar said gravely, ”The Shakyamuni’s Buddha’s Relic is immensely powerful. If we obtain it, we wouldn’t even fear ancient-level beings, let alone those in Shenchuan City.”

”But with Shenchuan City’s expert strength, how can we get the Buddha’s Relic?” Sky-Killing Master quickly asked.

”If we can’t win by force, can’t we resort to wits?” Executioner Scholar’s eyes glowed with cold light, saying, ”If we don’t face them head-on, their strength means nothing to us.”

”Not face them head-on?” The others were puzzled, Snake Gentleman curiously asked, ”Fourth Brother, do you have a plan?”

”I don’t have a plan yet, but...” Executioner Scholar paused, his brow furrowed, and his gaze suddenly turned to the depths of the grove, saying, ”Who’s there? Come out!”

”Hahaha...” A cold laugh came from the woods, followed by a man walking out unhurriedly, silently looking at the four of them.