Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 768: Chapter 767 [One Sword Taoist is Here!]

[PS: The first update of today is delivered. As the new year approaches, I’m still working hard and diligently. On account of my unwavering efforts, please everyone subscribe more, and introduce more friends to subscribe, thank you!]

When Bei Lengshi made his move, with cultivation at the early stage of Martial Saint, he was considered one of the top existences on the entire Earth. The Ancient Martial World was a remnant from the cultivation boom of the Ancient Earth. Ultimately, the true rulers of this Earth were these martial artists. Should they intervene, the great nations of Earth’s secular world would all become nothingness.

Nobody expected that Bei Lengshi, despite being a Sect Leader, would disregard his status and willingly bear the ignominy of bullying the weak to kill Ye Tianchen and Old Camelback. This further highlighted Bei Lengshi’s ambition—that he would stop at nothing to achieve his unspeakable goals. He would dare and could even kill everyone present, if it wasn’t for his plan to use them to go to Sun Never Sets Mountain, to serve as his cannon fodder and to scout out the situation for him.

A powerful aura enveloped Ye Tianchen and Old Camelback, sealing them off. Every martial artist present felt a formidable pressure, so immense that those with slightly lower cultivation paled and fell to the ground, utterly unable to withstand this pressure.

Dongfang Meng, Xie Yuhe, including Qing Chengyue, all wanted to rush over to help Ye Tianchen. They were geniuses of the younger generation in the Ancient Martial World. Even though they were not so overwhelmed by Bei Lengshi’s pressure that they turned pale and dropped to the ground, their movements were still restricted. Around Ye Tianchen and Old Camelback, there was as if a thick wall had been erected, preventing anyone from getting close.

Old Camelback had already fainted, and with only the cultivation of a late-stage Martial King, it was impossible for him to contend with an expert at the Martial Saint Realm. At that moment, Ye Tianchen still stood his ground unmoved, with every bone in his body crackling loudly. He was resisting Bei Lengshi’s pressure purely with his physical body and had not yet fallen, which genuinely surprised Bei Lengshi.

”I didn’t expect you to be so formidable, and I never knew the Ancient Tomb Sect had such a disciple...” Bei Lengshi said, revealing a trace of surprise in his eyes.

Ye Tianchen clenched his teeth tightly. The blood in his body surged relentlessly, and he felt an urge to spit blood. This was his first time confronting an expert at the Martial Saint Realm. And since Bei Lengshi was only at the early stage of Martial Saint cultivation, it seemed the journey of martial arts became harder the higher one climbed, and the difference between cultivation realms grew more profound and mysterious. It was unfathomable to imagine the power one would have at the Emperor Realm, let alone at the Emperor Peak Realm, to control the universe.

”This is indeed a world where the strong prey on the weak, but whether one is a commoner or a martial arts expert, one should have their own dignity...”

Boom!

Ye Tianchen let out a great roar, and golden light surged from his body, as if to push down the pressure from Bei Lengshi, stunning everyone present. Even Bei Lengshi himself looked at Ye Tianchen with an incredulous expression and couldn’t help but exclaim, ”You... with only a mid-stage Martial Venerate cultivation, how could you possibly withstand my strike? Impossible, impossible...”

Bang!

A loud explosion sounded, and the ground beneath Ye Tianchen’s feet burst apart. Blood flowed from the corners of his mouth, and his knees bent to their limits, yet his eyes remained incredibly determined as he looked at Bei Lengshi. He had never fallen or kneeled before anyone, and that was something Ye Tianchen would never yield to until his death.

”To have endured until now, I have to say you are quite remarkable. It’s just a pity for someone with such a talent for cultivation...”

Rumble!

As Bei Lengshi’s palm descended, Ye Tianchen felt he was seeing stars before his eyes, and his Dantian felt as though it was about to burst. He indeed was no match for Bei Lengshi. To be able to resist a blow from an expert at the Martial Saint Realm with mid-level Martial Venerate cultivation, to not have fallen and lost his life by now, was something any martial artist would take pride in.

”Whoever my father orders to kneel, will kneel. No one can defy my father!” Bei Wei roared, looking at Ye Tianchen with extreme arrogance and pride.

”Even in death, I will stand. I hold the reins of my fate in my hands!” Ye Tianchen shouted back loudly, his eyes still as electrifying and unyielding.

”Then I’ll grant you your wish. Go die...” Bei Lengshi watched Ye Tianchen coldly; such a person represented a great threat to him. If one day he grew to his full potential, the strength would be unimaginable. Moreover, Ye Tianchen was someone who was hundred percent against him.

Seeing Bei Lengshi’s palm fall, Ye Tianchen knew he had reached his limit. With mid-stage Martial Venerate cultivation, it was really impossible to contend with an expert at the Martial Saint Realm. The difference in strength was just too vast. Even if he had cultivated the ”Vajra Divine Fist” and the ”Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill” to the point of Small Success, and added to that the power to fight across levels, he still couldn’t defeat Bei Lengshi.

”What a pity for such a prodigy in cultivation to be snuffed out by Bei Lengshi!”

”Given her current cultivation and talent, she absolutely won’t be lesser than Qing Chengyue.”

”With Bei Lengshi willing to do anything to kill these two who openly opposed him, no one else will dare to resist him. The position of ruler over the Ancient Martial World undoubtedly belongs to Bei Lengshi alone.”

”What a pity, what a pity...”

Whoosh!

Just when everyone, including Ye Tianchen himself, thought he was surely doomed, a sword light shot forth rapidly, intercepting Bei Lengshi’s descending palm strike and repelling it, sparing Ye Tianchen from the fatal blow. Instantly, the oppressive aura that filled the martial arts training ground vanished. Everyone present came to their senses and looked around in amazement, wondering who was so powerful that they not only blocked Bei Lengshi’s deadly move but also resisted the immense pressure he emitted.

Bei Lengshi’s cold gaze fixated ahead as he abruptly stood up, exuding an aura ready to rush out and kill. But he soon furrowed his brows and revealed an odd smile, saying, ”So it’s One Sword Taoist who has arrived. It’s truly an honor for the Songshan Sect.”

”One Sword Taoist?”

”What? One Sword Taoist has come?”

”This is wonderful! With One Sword Taoist here, the martial artists from the Ancient Martial World are saved.”

Ye Tianchen also regained his composure and looked towards the entrance of the martial arts training ground. He saw an elderly man dressed in a gray Taoist robe, with hair reaching his waist and a beard that fell to his chest, all white as snow, slowly approaching with a horsetail whisk in hand. Despite his slow pace, he didn’t seem feeble, but rather seemed to blend in with nature, which made Tianchen realize that this One Sword Taoist was a true expert among experts, a senior who had grasped the essence of Taoist rhythm.

”One Sword Taoist, this is a place of the Songshan Sect. Your immediate action upon arrival seems a bit too disrespectful towards my sect, doesn’t it?” Bei Wei, glancing at his father, spoke somewhat disrespectfully to One Sword Taoist.

One Sword Taoist glanced at Bei Wei. He never liked conflicts, but this time, he had come for the sake of all martial artists in the Ancient Martial World, so he wouldn’t hold back. Bei Lengshi and his son, Bei Wei, had ambitious and wild ambitions. With Master Fang Zheng of the Shaolin passed away, if he didn’t step in now, chaos would indeed ensue throughout the Ancient Martial World.

”Eldest Young Master Bei, I’ve heard you’ve become the Saint Heir of the Songshan Sect. Indeed, you are handsome and gifted. But if you don’t respect your elders, I’m afraid you won’t live to see the day you inherit the position of Sect Leader of the Songshan Sect,” One Sword Taoist said coldly, looking at Bei Wei.

When One Sword Taoist spoke and glanced at Bei Wei, he felt as if his very soul had been seen through, causing cold sweat to break out on his forehead. He had never expected that his Late-stage Martial Venerate cultivation could be so shaken by just one look from One Sword Taoist. This old Taoist was too formidable.

Slap!

A loud smack echoed as Bei Wei was sent flying, blood spilling from his mouth. The one who had slapped him was none other than Bei Lengshi. With a feigned angry look, Bei Lengshi scorned, ”How insolent! Even I must address the Taoist as a senior, yet you dare speak to him so disrespectfully. Get out!”

”Yes!” Bei Wei quickly stood up and retreated to the side, not daring to speak again.

”One Sword Taoist, my son is ignorant. I beg for your forgiveness!” Bei Lengshi said, forcing a smile.

Master Bei, to maintain peace within the Ancient Martial World, convening this grand meeting was necessary, and I, as an old man, should have been here sooner. Alas, age has slowed me down, so I apologize for my late arrival. I hope Master Bei won’t take offense,” One Sword Taoist replied with a smile.

”Where’s the harm, Taoist? You flatter me too much,” Bei Lengshi retorted with a forced smile.

One Sword Taoist reached Ye Tianchen and the old hunchback, waved his hand gently, and the unconscious old hunchback regained consciousness. He then looked at Ye Tianchen and smilingly said, ”Having such profound cultivation, you are indeed a marvel of the Ancient Martial World, and possessing the clarity to distinguish right from wrong, good from evil—it’s indeed rare!”

”Senior, you praise me too highly,” Ye Tianchen responded with respect.

At that moment, One Sword Taoist glanced at Bei Lengshi before him and with a slight smile said, ”Master Bei, while this assembly called by the Songshan Sect is important, these two Taoists, despite expressing some disdain towards the Songshan Sect, do not deserve to be annihilated in spirit and form. And I believe the lesson you taught them earlier has already been etched in their minds. Could you, for my sake, let bygones be bygones?”

”Haha, since One Sword Taoist has personally made the request, of course I won’t take it to heart. But I want to make this clear—if anyone dares to speak out of turn again, I will not be so lenient!” Bei Lengshi proclaimed arrogantly.

(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, we welcome you to vote and provide monthly support at qidian.com. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to continue reading.)