Daqian Martial Saint

What!?

Lu Shengyang jumped in fright. He hadn’t expected his opponent to react this way. According to his plan, he was supposed to retreat immediately after thrusting his spear, regardless of whether it hit or not.

This person could fight on par with Lord Cao; his strength was unfathomable and not someone he could afford to provoke. Therefore, he absolutely couldn’t get entangled with him.

But his opponent was so reckless, actually ignoring the point of his spear...

Since it had come to this, Lu Shengyang gritted his teeth, deciding he had to at least inflict a minor injury on the man.

BANG!

True Qi surged, and the tip of the spear flashed brilliantly, but it posed no threat to the large man. Instead, the man caught the spear in a death grip.

”Die!” The large man unleashed immense strength, and Lu Shengyang felt his entire body being dragged forward.

Without a moment’s hesitation, he instantly let go of the spear. The True Qi around his body flared as he tried to use the momentum to escape.

At the same time, Lin Wanying had already swung the Round Blade in her hand, aiming straight for the back of the large man’s neck.

Seeing Lin Wanying make her move, Lu Shengyang felt a surge of joy. He didn’t think her strike could pose much of a threat to the man, but it would certainly draw his fire. Seizing this opportunity, he should be able to escape smoothly.

Just as Lu Shengyang’s heart filled with wishful thinking, an invisible burst of qi shot through the air, instantly piercing his Protective True Qi.

PFFT!

The burst of qi passed through his body, churning his internal organs and piercing him completely.

”This is...” Lu Shengyang’s Heart Profound Light flickered wildly. He stared wide-eyed in disbelief at what was in front of him.

He saw the large man, a single finger pointed through the air, its tip shimmering with a flowing light that contained a heart-stopping power.

’What kind of Finger Technique is that?’

THUD!

Filled with pain and despair, Lu Shengyang fell heavily to the ground. Unreconciled to his fate, he powerlessly closed his eyes.

Lu Shengyang, Initial Realm of the Profound Light Realm, was dead!

”Die!”

Seeing that the large man hadn’t even turned his head, his full attention seemingly on Lu Shengyang, a look of delight flashed across Lin Wanying’s face.

Her Cultivation was inferior to the man before her. But with a premeditated attack against an unsuspecting opponent, even if his Cultivation was extraordinary and his Protective True Qi was dense, he would surely suffer some injury from this strike!

HUMMM!

The edge of the Round Blade shimmered as it was about to strike the back of the man’s neck. Just as Lin Wanying was about to succeed, a spear shot toward her. It was so fast that she had no time to react.

PFFT!

The sharp spear pierced through Lin Wanying’s body.

Before her Round Blade could find its mark, an immense power transmitted through the spear as it ran her through, sending her flying backward violently.

Lin Wanying’s heart was filled with absolute terror. From her perspective, she saw her opponent, wielding Lu Shengyang’s spear, thrust backward without even turning his head. The speed far surpassed any normal attack; before she could even process it, she had been run through.

As she flew backward, her view shifted, and she saw the scene of Lu Shengyang’s body falling heavily to the ground like a broken doll.

Fighting on two fronts, victorious on both!

While killing Lu Shengyang with a single finger strike through the air, he had simultaneously thrust the spear backward to counter the sneak attack from behind, severely wounding and repelling Lin Wanying.

To accomplish such a feat seemed simple, but in reality, it demanded an extremely high level from a Cultivator. It required immense skill in both the timing of the attacks and the precision of the techniques.

In that brief instant, this series of actions demonstrated the brawny man’s seasoned experience in actual combat.

This large man, who seemed like a Demon God descended upon the world, was naturally Chen Ping’an in disguise. If he had acted in his own body, he would have to worry about exposing his identity. But now, using a ’vest,’ he had no such concerns. He could unleash his true abilities without restraint!

After killing Lu Shengyang with a single finger, Chen Ping’an watched Lin Wanying fly backward, severely wounded. He was about to follow up with another strike to end her life.

”ROAR—!”

A deafening roar suddenly erupted. It was like a ceaseless ocean tide reverberating between heaven and earth, each wave stacking upon the last until they formed tangible shockwaves of sound.

The Divine Skill, Tiger’s Roar and Dragon’s Chant!

It was Cao Yingxiong, making his move!

Although the attacks from Lu Shengyang and Lin Wanying had posed no threat to Chen Ping’an, they had bought Cao Yingxiong a precious bit of time.

Cao Yingxiong, who held dominion over this area, was famous for his Divine Skill, the Tiger Roar Dragon Cry Technique. He had naturally cultivated it to a state of near perfection.

Now, unleashed with his full power, the immense sonic shockwaves threatened to shatter one’s very heart meridian.

In an instant, along both sides of the official road, trees swayed and branches flew.

Even if one wasn’t the intended target of such immense sonic shockwaves, any Martial Artist in the Qi Blood Realm would likely suffer from reversed Qi Blood flow and die on the spot. Even those who had entered the Inner Qi Realm would experience chaotic Inner Qi, causing it to flow backward through their meridians, putting them at great risk of perishing.

And that was just the collateral effect. Right now, all those shuddering roars were aimed directly at Chen Ping’an.

VMM~ VMM~ VMM~

Ripples spread through the True Qi surrounding Chen Ping’an. The incredibly powerful sonic shockwaves made his robes flap wildly and his hair dance in the air.

The deafening sound threatened to make one’s Qi Blood surge and True Qi destabilize.

”Suppress!” A brilliant light burst from Chen Ping’an’s eyes as a torrent of golden light surged from between his brows.

Divine Skill, Vajra Unbreakable!

GONG!

With a sound like the ringing of a great temple bell, the faint image of a Vajra appeared behind Chen Ping’an. The True Qi that had been raging violently within him was instantly suppressed. The surging Qi Blood also calmed.

No matter how the storm rages outside, I shall remain as steadfast as a mountain!

This was the Vajra’s Intent!

Chen Ping’an’s eyes flashed like lightning as he looked at Cao Yingxiong, who was channeling his technique with all his might not far away. Cao Yingxiong’s hands were pushed forward, his stomach was distended, and he roared with his mouth wide open. Golden light surged from his enormously fat face, and invisible bursts of qi spread out around him. As he produced the Tiger’s Roar and Dragon’s Chant, the fat on his body trembled, undulating in a specific rhythm.

BOOM!

Chen Ping’an, with his powerful physique, took a fierce step forward. Accompanied by the Vajra aura, the ground faintly trembled.

”I will break your Tiger’s Roar and Dragon’s Chant!”

WHOOSH!

Chen Ping’an bent his knees and gathered his strength. His True Qi flared, and he shot toward Cao Yingxiong.

Meanwhile, Cao Yingxiong was giving his all, unleashing the Tiger’s Roar and Dragon’s Chant.

The Tiger Roar Dragon Cry Technique generally has three modes. The most common is used during battle: intermittent, shuddering roars to disrupt the opponent’s internal True Qi circulation and create openings. This is the Tiger’s Roar!

Another mode is used at critical moments: a sudden, explosive shout, a Thunderous Strike meant to rattle the opponent’s mind. This is the Dragon’s Roar!

And then there was the method he was using now: standing still and channeling the technique in a specific posture. This was the version of the Tiger Roar Dragon Cry Divine Skill best suited for overwhelming defenses. This was the Tiger’s Roar and Dragon’s Chant!

In terms of a direct confrontation, the power of this attack was extraordinary! Given his current Martial Arts Realm and mastery of the Divine Skill, even an Absolute Master at the Profound Light High Realm would find it extremely difficult to withstand the successive waves of sonic attacks.

Once the Divine Skill was complete, the opponent’s Qi Blood would be paralyzed, their True Qi would be in disarray, and their condition would be severely weakened.

And all of his own Attacking Techniques were known for being fierce, powerful, and swift. At that moment, he could strike in his peak condition and settle the fight in one blow.

In all his past battles, this move had never failed him. Moreover, it was an overt strategy; even if his opponent knew what was coming, it was nearly impossible to defend against.

Although he had been caught off guard at the beginning, Cao Yingxiong was now confident of his victory. He could already foresee the battle’s end. Victory was within his grasp!

However...

Watching the scene unfold before him, Cao Yingxiong’s expression suddenly changed.

A Vajra Image!

’This is...’

’The Vajra Unbreakable Divine Skill!’

’How is this possible!’ A storm of shock raged in Cao Yingxiong’s heart.

The Vajra Unbreakable Divine Skill was immensely famous; even among other Divine Skills, it was one of the most distinguished.

’This person who appeared out of nowhere has actually cultivated such a Divine Skill.’

’Who is he?’

In an instant, countless possibilities flashed through Cao Yingxiong’s mind!

But he had no time to think. His opponent’s figure had already shot forward, charging right at him.

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P.S. I’m asking for ’vest’ names! I’ve seen a lot of you ’Lord Governors’ comment, but I haven’t seen a suitable one yet. When I saw one of you suggest the nickname ’Golden Finger,’ I really couldn’t hold it in... lol.