Super Combat Soldier

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Du Wanli couldn’t sit still any longer, nor could he watch Ye Tianchen with ease as he did when the Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner first blotted out the sun, because Ye Tianchen had actually dodged the Shock Kill of the Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner. Despite being covered in blood and having consumed a vast amount of his Martial Arts True Power, there was a sense he was about to collapse. However, Ye Tianchen still clenched his fists tightly and kept swinging without paying any attention to the tremendous black vortex behind him. He pushed himself to the limit attacking the Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner. With the cultivation of a Mid Martial Venerate, he boldly clashed with a high-hand of the Martial Saint Peak Realm who had once wielded a Holy Martial Saint Treasure. Such grandeur and daring vision were rare even in the entire Martial Arts Great World.

Booming Rumble!

Ye Tianchen was still under the Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner, and Du Wanli struck the banner with his palm, pressing down the sky-darkening banner. Without using any Divine Arts or Absolute Skills, he wanted to use this Holy Treasure to grind Ye Tianchen away, to make him utterly disappear from this world.

”Bring it on!”

What no one expected was that, facing the Holy Treasure, Ye Tianchen didn’t retreat half a step. Like a madman, he kept throwing out punches with his golden fists, growing more valiant as he fought, striking at the descending Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner. This stunned both Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang, and even took Du Wanli by surprise. He had never seen a person with only Martial Venerate cultivation daring to hard clash with a treasure refined by a Peak Expert of the Martial Saint Realm. This was truly seeking death.

Thud Boom!

The Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner pressed down, wiping out the giant black vortex in mid-air, and all the black runes above the sky also disappeared without a trace. Where Ye Tianchen stood, a spray of blood rained down. He ultimately couldn’t withstand the oppressive force of the Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner, and perhaps at that moment, he was obliterated in both body and soul.

”Tianchen...”

”Ye Tianchen...”

Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang both stood there, dumbfounded, yelling his name. They knew that this time Ye Tianchen truly faced an impossible situation to survive. This man had fought his way out of desperate situations time and time again. Aside from his extraordinary courage, the most important aspect was his invincible Taoist heart. However, with Martial Venerate Realm cultivation resisting a Martial Saint Realm treasure, it was utterly outlandish, something that had never happened before. The gap was simply too vast; even if the Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner was controlled by Du Wanli, naturally not as terrifying as when wielded by the Poison Saint himself, it was still a Holy Martial Saint Treasure. For someone of Martial Venerate Realm cultivation to contend with it was nearly impossible.

”Hahahaha, ants are but ants after all and no match for me. You two beauties not only didn’t flee but also dared to come back offering yourselves up. I’ll grant you your wish!” Du Wanli laughed arrogantly up at the sky, looking at Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang, who had not fled but charged back with a sword in each of their hands, he said.

At this moment, nothing more needed to be said. With Ye Tianchen gone, Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang were absolutely not going to run away anymore. They couldn’t do it. Even if it meant death, they wanted to avenge Ye Tianchen. Even knowing they were outmatched, they couldn’t just watch helplessly as Ye Tianchen perished. This was a testament to their blood-fed determination.

”Hmph, I can kill you barehanded and let you understand that I, Du Wanli, am truly the first expert of the Earth Ancient Martial World,” he said.

With hands clasped behind his back, Du Wanli watched confidently as Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang charged at him. He didn’t take the fighting capabilities of the two women seriously at all. If Ye Tianchen was someone he had miscalculated—never expecting that Ye Tianchen, with only Mid Martial Venerate cultivation, could erupt with combat strength that surpassed his realm, leading to a gut-wrenching feeling. If Ye Tianchen continued to grow, he could not only overpower his peers but also cross realms to fight more powerful experts. This combat strength was astonishing.

This time, seeing Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang charging at him, Du Wanli was very smug. He completely disregarded the Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner, which was continuously shrinking behind him. To deal with Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang, he wouldn’t need that Martial Saint Treasure. Moreover, he wanted to use it to completely suppress Ye Tianchen, to prevent any accidents from happening. Ye Tianchen’s combat power, indeed, made him somewhat wary; the man was truly an anomaly that couldn’t be judged by normal standards.

”You don’t need to rush over. Go die together. See that shrinking banner? Its oppressive power is earth-shattering. The smaller the space, the greater the pressure within. It has already shrunk to the height of a person. Even an ant would have long since turned to ash, much less a person?” Du Wanli said coldly.

”You hold him off for a moment, I’ll go save Ye Tianchen first,” Dongfang Meng said fiercely, frowning tightly as she whispered to Tianshuang.

”Rest assured, I will definitely make him pay with his life,” Tianshuang replied through gritted teeth, her anger reaching an extreme.

”No need, I don’t want to waste any more time. Just three ants, all of you go die!” As soon as Du Wanli’s voice fell, he struck out with both hands, sending two black streams of Martial Arts True Power surging towards Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang.

Sss!

Sss!

Two massive venomous centipedes appeared, each as large as a small hill, with countless tentacles that looked exceedingly disgusting. Acting in concert, they surrounded Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang, constantly exuding venomous gas while their tentacles and fangs also attacked them.

With a flash and a swoosh... In Dongfang Meng’s right hand was the Jade Maiden Sword; each stroke she made carried a tremendous force of Essence Power, instantly severing several of the centipede’s tentacles.

Tianshuang also wielded an Ice Blade, its power not inferior to that of Dongfang Meng’s Jade Maiden Sword. Especially when combined with the Ice Cold Palm, each swing not only brought a surging force of Martial Arts Power but also froze countless centipede tentacles, briefly rendering them immobile.

”Charge out. I’ll use the Ice Sword to hold off these two monsters. You go save Ye Tianchen and see if he’s dead.” Tianshuang stood at the forefront, continuously swinging the Ice Sword in her right hand. In an instant, dozens of slashes of Ice True Power were unleashed, effectively freezing the two giant centipedes.

”You...” Dongfang Meng had not expected that at such a time, Tianshuang would be the one to stand at the forefront.

”What are you waiting for? Hurry up. If that guy is dead, just take his body with us. That way, we’ve done right by him!” Tianshuang said while swinging the Ice Sword.

Dongfang Meng nodded. After going through some events, she knew that although Tianshuang could be unkind in words, she was essentially good-natured and would still stand up for her friends in critical moments. Without further hesitation and genuinely worried about Ye Tianchen, Dongfang Meng broke through the encirclement of the two giant centipedes and flew towards the Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner.

”You two beauties, I must admit I underestimated your strength. But you are no match for me...”

Du Wanli still sneered, as if everything was under his control. He waved his right hand, and one of the centipedes violently shook off the frost binding it. At the same time, it lashed out with its tail as fast as lightning, aiming for Dongfang Meng.

Facing the sudden and vicious attack from the giant centipede turning towards her, Dongfang Meng was momentarily stunned and simply had no time to dodge. She could only block with the Jade Maiden Sword across her chest, the only defense she could muster.

Bang!

Dongfang Meng, due to her carelessness, suffered severe injuries from the giant centipede’s tail slap, which sent her flying hundreds of meters before she managed to stabilize her form. A trace of pallor appeared on her beautiful face, indicating she was seriously injured, yet she forced herself to stand firm without falling.

”Now it’s your turn!” Du Wanli sneered as he turned his gaze to Tianshuang.

Bang!

Both giant centipedes, exhaling deadly poison and attacking with numerous tentacles, overwhelmed Tianshuang on her own. This was not some Divine Art from Du Wanli but genuinely powerful venomous creatures he had reared. A single misstep could result in a lethal poisoning, not to mention the devastating tentacles that could shatter mountains with a light touch.

Tianshuang, too, was sent flying and landed beside Dongfang Meng. Both women were pale, forcibly suppressing the turmoil within their qi and blood. If they couldn’t resist spitting out blood now, Du Wanli would likely kill them instantly. By holding on, perhaps they still had a sliver of a chance.

”Well? Do you two regret it? Regret coming back to save that ant?” Du Wanli, with his hands still behind his back, smugly asked.

”No, I don’t regret it. If he’s dead, I will definitely kill you to avenge him, or you will kill me!” Dongfang Meng said seriously.

”You’re wrong. In this world where the strong prey on the weak and power reigns supreme, we are friends, while you are destined to be without any.” Tianshuang coldly said, staring at Du Wanli.

”Friends? Hahaha, it’s simply too ridiculous. What’s so good about Ye Tianchen? He’s nowhere near as powerful as me. Even in death throes, didn’t he still get killed by the Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner? I really don’t understand what you two beauties from the Ancient Martial Sect see in him, rushing back recklessly to save him, such profound affection indeed!” Du Wanli said with a loud laugh.

Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang looked at each other. There was no need for further clarification. Throughout their journey, Ye Tianchen had always taken the danger upon himself and kept them safe. Now that Ye Tianchen was dead, should they fail to avenge him, neither would leave alive. This was the unspoken resolve between the two of them.

Swish! Swish!

Boom!

Tianshuang and Dongfang Meng both attacked, and Du Wanli did the same. Two huge palms descended, threatening to crush Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang to death.

Sputter, sputter... Already severely injured, Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang, confronted with an attack from Du Wanli, who was a whole realm above them, couldn’t hold back anymore as blood spilled from the corners of their mouths, making them extremely pale and almost devoid of any strength to fight.

”Die!” Du Wanli’s palms fell, massive as millstones, primed to directly kill Tianshuang and Dongfang Meng.

Boom!

With a loud noise, Du Wanli’s mind rocked, his blood surged, almost spitting out a mouthful. Shocked and pale, he swiftly turned around only to see the Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner exploding in mid-air, and a person drenched in golden blood stepping confidently towards him...(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)