Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 744: Chapter 743 [Who is this old beggar?]

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In this brutal world of the Martial Arts Great World, there is no room for hesitation. Without an invincible Taoist heart and a decisive killing intent, what awaits is watching your loved ones die tragically and being at the mercy of others, ending in complete annihilation of body and spirit.

Ye Tianchen ultimately made his move and killed Du Wan, smashing him into minced meat with a single slap. Du Tianqi’s Divine Sense hadn’t completely dissipated and watched helplessly as his second son was obliterated. He wished he could kill Ye Tianchen with his glare, but alas, he couldn’t. He had underestimated Ye Tianchen’s combat strength, which didn’t align with his Cultivation Realm. Ye Tianchen was an anomaly.

”Ye Tianchen, you killed my son, you will have no place to hide on Earth,” Du Tianqi’s Divine Sense said loudly.

”If this world has abandoned all reason, then I would rather be the enemy of the entire world!” Ye Tianchen said calmly and indifferently.

With Du Wan killed and Du Tianqi’s Divine Sense dissipated, only Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng remained, along with a few highly cultivated martial artists. They didn’t anticipate Ye Tianchen would actually kill Du Wan, daring to strike against Du Tianqi, even if it was just a strand of his Divine Sense, not something an ordinary martial artist could contend with. But Ye Tianchen did it. He annihilated Du Tianqi’s Divine Sense as well.

”Tianchen, are you alright?” Dongfang Meng walked up to Ye Tianchen and asked.

”I’m fine, it’s just a minor injury. This place is not safe to stay in for long, we should leave,” Ye Tianchen said after looking around.

”Okay!” Dongfang Meng nodded, ready to leave with Ye Tianchen.

Ignoring the others, Ye Tianchen, along with Dongfang Meng, swiftly left using the Divine Movement Skill. After Ye Tianchen departed, three hunched figures appeared on site, all with very cold eyes, two men and a woman. The old woman waved her hand, closed her eyes to sense briefly, and then coldly said, ”Indeed, those travelers weren’t wrong.”

”Has the Yijin Jing lineage resurfaced and been obtained by someone?”

”Ye Tianchen, it seems there hasn’t been such a person in the Ancient Martial World before. I wonder from which sect or lineage he originates?”

”Regardless of his background and identity, the Yijin Jing lineage is remarkably powerful. In the time of Ancient Earth, it was honored as the foremost Immortal Law, containing seventy-two Absolute Divine Arts. Even Emperors sought a glimpse. What we need to do is find Ye Tianchen, acquire the Yijin Jing legacy, and then kill him,” the old woman venomously said.

”We must act quickly. Ye Tianchen acquiring the Yijin Jing lineage will soon spread throughout the entire Ancient Martial World. Many will then want to kill him to obtain the Yijin Jing, and it might even lure out some old-timers who’ve been in seclusion for hundreds of years.”

”Let’s go, enough talk!”

The three old figures disappeared from the spot, their origins unknown, each possessing immeasurably deep cultivation. From their conversation, it was evident they were specifically there for the Yijin Jing lineage. The news of Ye Tianchen obtaining the Yijin Jing would soon permeate the entire Ancient Martial World, attracting more powerful adversaries. This is the harsh reality of the Martial Arts Great World. If you don’t kill, you will be killed.

Ye Tianchen took Dongfang Meng and headed towards the direction of the Songshan Sect. He didn’t dare to go too fast or too slow. Based on information from ”the Number One Bun Restaurant,” almost everyone in the Ancient Martial World knew that the Sect Leader of Songshan Sect, Bei Lengshi, had captured Tian Boguang. On the day of the Great Assembly of the Ancient Martial World, Tian Boguang would be executed. Knowing Ye Tianchen’s sworn brotherhood with Tian Boguang, they would certainly be wary of Ye Tianchen attempting a rescue. Saving Tian Boguang would not be easy, but the bond of sworn brothers could not be ignored. Regardless of plunging into a dragon’s lair or a tiger’s den, Ye Tianchen would make the attempt.

”It’s getting late. We are quite close to the Songshan Sect. We’ll rest here tonight and continue our journey tomorrow,” Ye Tianchen said to Dongfang Meng.

”Tianchen... Going to the Songshan Sect this time is too dangerous. Are you confident?” Dongfang Meng couldn’t help but ask worriedly.

”Don’t worry, I won’t act rashly. Having learned so many secrets, I really want to visit Emperor Star, to experience this vast Martial Arts Great World. Besides, I won’t die without reaching the peak of martial arts. Tomorrow, just wait for me outside the Songshan Sect. After I rescue Brother Tian, we’ll leave together,” Ye Tianchen said to Dongfang Meng with a smile.

”It’s all because the Martial Arts True Power within me was sealed; otherwise, I could have been of help to you,” Dongfang Meng said anxiously.

”The seal within you is strange. I’ve already tried to probe it with Origin True Power, but unless it’s by an expert of the Martial Saint Cultivation Realm, it can’t be undone,” Ye Tianchen also frowned as he spoke.

The Martial Arts True Power within Dongfang Meng was sealed by a strange talisman, which seemed to have melted into her bloodstream, completely unextractable. Ye Tianchen was also worried. As a martial artist unable to use Martial Arts True Power, what difference was there from an ordinary person? Moreover, Dongfang Meng was a disciple and the Sect Leader of the Ancient Tomb Sect. If this continued, the situation would become very severe.

”As for experts of the Martial Saint Realm, in the entire Ancient Martial World, aside from Master Fang Zheng, Senior Feng Qingyang, One Sword Taoist, and Bei Lengshi, there are no others. Master Fang Zheng has already passed away, Senior Feng Qingyang and One Sword Taoist are elusive, and it’s out of the question to expect Bei Lengshi to remove the seal for me...” Dongfang Meng said with a somber look.

”You shouldn’t worry too much. Earth was once a cultivation epoch, and even now, the Ancient Martial World exists. There are also many loose cultivators without a sect or lineage. I suspect that there are many hidden experts among them, and there should be more than just these four people who are of Martial Saint Cultivation,” Ye Tianchen said earnestly.

Since entering the Ancient Martial World, Ye Tianchen felt ever more that this Martial Arts Great World was unfathomable. Despite Earth no longer being suitable for cultivation and the absence of overwhelming powerhouses, it gave him the feeling that many secrets still existed, hidden very deep.

”Let nature take its course,” Dongfang Meng sighed.

Ye Tianchen knew Dongfang Meng’s worries and how uncomfortable she felt in her heart. First, as a martial artist with Martial Arts True Power sealed, what difference was there from an ordinary person? Additionally, the great conference of the Ancient Martial World was about to begin. Dongfang Meng’s master had wished all his life for peace in the Ancient Martial World, with less bloodshed, which had also become Dongfang Meng’s wish. Thus, she would reason and fight to become the overseer of the Ancient Martial World. But in this world where strength is respected, one must possess exceptional cultivation to convince others; simply reasoning with them would never work.

Having built a bonfire, Ye Tianchen had hunted a rabbit and slowly started roasting it. Dongfang Meng was sitting by the fire. The two sat quietly, not speaking for a while. They weren’t far from the Songshan Sect now, and in less than two days, the Ancient Martial World’s conference would begin. Ye Tianchen was pondering what to do next.

”We can’t just go up to the Songshan Sect like this...” Dongfang Meng spoke.

”I haven’t thought of a good plan yet. The Songshan Sect has many informants, and with Bei Lengshi’s profound cultivation, if he knows I’m coming, he will surely tighten security. I fear we might be ambushed before we even enter the Songshan Sect,” Ye Tianchen also frowned and said.

”If the Martial Arts True Power inside me hadn’t been sealed, I could have gone up there as the Sect Leader of the Ancient Tomb Sect, and you just needed to use the Bone Transformation Skill to disguise yourself. Now it’s impossible. My Martial Arts True Power is sealed, and Bei Lengshi, already at the early stage of Martial Saint, would see right through it, only increasing our danger and making it more difficult to rescue Tian Boguang,” Dongfang Meng continued.

”Let’s not talk about this for now; come have some rabbit meat, it tastes good...” Ye Tianchen smiled as he tore off a rabbit leg for Dongfang Meng.

Dongfang Meng glanced at Ye Tianchen, noticing how calm he always was, which truly made her envious. She accepted the rabbit leg and nibbled at it. Ye Tianchen also reached out to tear off another rabbit leg, but before he could touch it, the entire roasting rabbit on the stick had already shifted position. When Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng looked surprised toward one side, they saw a shabby old beggar already holding the whole rabbit, biting into it greedily.

The suddenness of this scene left Dongfang Meng and Ye Tianchen baffled, not knowing who the old beggar was or when he had come over. The two hadn’t noticed at all. Now, seeing the old beggar just focusing on eating the roasted rabbit, the two felt somewhat baffled.

”Cough, cough, cough...”

Because he was eating too quickly, the old beggar kept coughing. Dongfang Meng hurriedly handed him some clean water from a bamboo container, saying, ”Senior, eat slowly, drink some water first.”

Unapologetically, the old beggar took the bamboo container and drank the water greedily. After a few gulps, he continued eating the roasted rabbit. It seemed as though Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng were invisible to him, and the rabbit was his own roast, showing not even a hint of courtesy, which really felt quite absurd.

In the end, Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng could only watch helplessly as this mysterious old beggar ate the entire roasted rabbit... (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on qidian.com, every vote is much appreciated. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)