Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 770: Chapter 769: [The Masked Disciple of the Songshan Sect]

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”One Sword Taoist, since there are independent Taoist martial artists present here, and they are also part of the Ancient Martial World, let’s add one more rule. For the competition among the younger generation, any martial artist who has not reached the age of a hundred can participate. The final victor will be the ruler of the Ancient Martial World, what do you say?” Bei Lengshi said with a smile as he looked at One Sword Taoist.

”Good,” One Sword Taoist nodded his head in agreement.

Because of One Sword Taoist’s arrival, Bei Lengshi could not directly participate in the struggle for leadership of the Ancient Martial World, which frustrated him deeply, but he did not dare to show it. After all, One Sword Taoist’s strength was no weaker than his own, and at over three hundred years old, he could attain Enlightenment at any time. If Bei Lengshi were to fight One Sword Taoist now, he would be the one at a disadvantage.

However, Bei Lengshi was prepared. He originally intended to suppress everyone present with martial force. Now, even though he couldn’t personally vie for the position of ruler, he could still send out the experts from his Songshan Sect to defeat the younger generation’s finest one by one. When the time came, the person who would become the ruler of the Ancient Martial World would still be a disciple from his Songshan Sect. What difference did it make compared to him becoming the ruler himself? Moreover, it was even better to manipulate everything from behind the scenes.

Faced with a Songshan Sect disciple wearing a special iron mask, no one dared to fight lightly, because this masked disciple of the Songshan Sect had displayed formidable combat power, with at least mid-stage Martial Venerate cultivation. This made him stand out among the younger generation.

At the critical moment, it was still Old Camelback who took to the stage. He was ninety years old this year, which was considered quite a high age in the Mortal World, but for martial artists, it was indeed still too young. Coupled with the decision made by One Sword Taoist and Bei Lengshi that any martial artist under the age of a hundred could compete for the position of ruler, Old Camelback had every right to enter the arena.

”Old Camelback isn’t a match for the man in the mask,” Xie Yuhe whispered.

”He’s a respectable old man,” Qing Chengyue nodded and said.

”To be able to stop Bei Lengshi’s plot, to wake up the martial artists of the Ancient Martial World, this old man is determined to face death,” Dongfang Meng also said, very moved.

”I won’t let him die. Such an old man should live a long life,” Ye Tianchen said earnestly.

Old Camelback was still carrying a douli on his back. The douli, which seemed unremarkable and was made of bamboo, possessed a strange mana. It served not just as a defensive weapon but also as a deadly offensive tool. Many people had seen Old Camelback wield it when he first took action, and they were greatly surprised in their hearts.

”Old fool, your death-seeking behavior is really disgusting to me,” the masked Songshan Sect disciple said coldly.

”Old and useless, I just want to do something meaningful,” Old Camelback said with a smile.

”Something meaningful? Is that to die?”

”Alive or dead, what does it matter? Earth is no longer suitable for cultivation. We can’t leave this place, hence we can’t enter the Martial Arts Great World. Even if we could go out, what then? Without achieving Immortal Eternal Life, there’s no meaning...” Old Camelback said with a sigh.

Whoosh!

A slash of sword energy cut towards Old Camelback, exceedingly sharp and fast. Old Camelback’s gaze was as swift as lightning, and a firewood-chopping knife also appeared in his right hand. He struck out rapidly with the knife.

Boom!

Martial Arts True Power scattered as the two blades of energy collided. The masked Songshan Sect disciple remained unmoved, while Old Camelback was forced to retreat several steps. His cultivation was only in the late stage of Martial King, while the masked disciple had the cultivation of mid-stage Martial Venerate. The difference in strength was too great, which was why many did not favor Old Camelback.

Whoosh!

The masked Songshan Sect disciple, moving very quickly, charged towards Old Camelback. With that previous strike, he had already gauged Old Camelback’s strength. Fearless, he sought to get up close and kill Old Camelback in melee combat.

At that moment, Xie Yuhe abruptly stood up, making Qing Chengyue, Dongfang Meng, and Ye Tianchen all feel somewhat perplexed, watching her frown in thought, without knowing what was going on.

”What’s wrong?” Dongfang Meng asked with concern.

”Something’s not right!” Xie Yuhe couldn’t help but say.

”What’s not right?” Qing Chengyue asked.

”The techniques and sword energy emitted by that masked disciple of the Songshan Sect are very similar to those of our Flying Knife Sect. In fact, they bear a resemblance to our ’Heavenly Slash Blade Skill’. It’s too strange!” Xie Yuhe said, furrowing her brows.

”It seems that in order for the other sects to agree to him becoming the ruler of the Ancient Martial World, Bei Lengshi has done some despicable things behind the scenes,” Qing Chengyue also said with a frown.

Xie Yuhe, Qing Chengyue, and Dongfang Meng, the three great beauties of the Ancient Martial Sect, each as beautiful as a Heavenly Immortal and intelligent. All of them were experts among the younger generation. After a few exchanges, they considered two possibilities. If the Songshan Sect disciple clad in a mask, who was locked in battle with Old Camelback, was using techniques and Martial Arts True Power related to the Flying Knife Sect’s Absolute Skill, then there were two possible explanations. Firstly, Bei Lengshi might have secretly stolen the Absolute Divine Skills of other sects, teaching them to his own Songshan Sect disciples. Secondly, there was a possibility that a master from the Flying Knife Sect had defected and pledged loyalty to the Songshan Sect, secretly working for them.

”If Old Hunchback loses, I will take the stage. Do not compete with me,” Xie Yuhe said seriously.

Qing Chengyue and Dongfang Meng glanced at each other, both nodding in understanding. They knew what Xie Yuhe meant: if there was a traitor within the Flying Knife Sect who dared to defect to the Songshan Sect, it was Xie Yuhe who would take on the task of purging their ranks, and she would definitely not allow others to intervene.

Ye Tianchen looked at Xie Yuhe, then at the masked disciple from the Songshan Sect, and then communicated with Xie Yuhe through Divine Thought: ”Don’t be too saddened, some things and some people are destined.”

Boom, boom, boom...

Explosions rang out as Old Hunchback, covered in blood, was sent flying. His combat power was far less than that of the masked disciple from the Songshan Sect. It was already remarkable that he had held on for more than half an hour, mainly because he was protected by the treasure hat. Otherwise, Old Hunchback would have been dead already.

Whoosh!

As Old Hunchback lay on the ground, a massive Sword Energy slashed down, tearing through the air and ripping the sky, to the amazement of all who were present. Such strength definitely belonged to a Mid Martial Venerate and there were not many of such skilled youths. Everyone couldn’t help but wonder who this masked disciple from the Songshan Sect was. Among the youth of the Songshan Sect, Bei Wei was known to be skilled. Of course, being the son of Bei Lengshi, he received the best cultivation medicine and guidance from masters. It was normal for him to stand out among his peers, but who was this masked person?

Whoosh!

At a critical moment, another blade of Sword Energy rushed out, colliding with the Sword Energy released by the masked man, and the True Power from both martial artists scattered.

”Elder, let me fight on your behalf. I won’t disgrace the independent martial artists,” Xie Yuhe said, standing beside Old Hunchback with a smile.

”Thank you, young lady, for your rescue. I’m old and useless now, but I’ve done my best,” Old Hunchback sighed and spoke.

Seeing Xie Yuhe make a move, the masked disciple from the Songshan Sect hesitated before speaking, ”Flying Knife Sect is one of the Ancient Martial World’s Eight Great Sects. Are you sure you’re not rushing into battle too hastily?”

”What do you mean by that?” Xie Yuhe asked coldly.

”You should step back and watch a little longer before joining the battle,” the masked disciple from the Songshan Sect advised.

”Hmph, when the Flying Knife Sect strikes, there is no turning back. Make your move,” Xie Yuhe snorted coldly.

”I know you were raised by the Sect Leader of the Flying Knife Sect from a young age, and you have deep feelings for the sect. However, don’t needlessly throw your life away,” the masked disciple from the Songshan Sect continued.

”Enough talk.”

Whoosh!

Xie Yuhe made her move, throwing a flying knife that transformed into a massive Sword Energy mid-flight. This Sword Energy did not slash directly at the masked disciple from the Songshan Sect; instead, it swept around him, creating numerous blade points that converged on the masked disciple.

”Such a formidable Sword Energy.”

”Such a powerful blade skill. It seems to be the Flying Knife Sect’s Absolute Divine Skill, known as ’Electric Blade’.”

”This skill was once dominant in the Ancient Martial World. Once enveloped by it, an enemy would be under attack from all directions, unable to evade.”

Upon seeing Xie Yuhe use this move, the masked disciple from the Songshan Sect was taken aback and retreated two steps. He then brandished two small knives rapidly, and soon, a net of Sword Energy materialized around him, thoroughly shielding him.

”You... you actually know how to break this skill. Are you a disciple of the Flying Knife Sect? Why would you side with the Songshan Sect?” Xie Yuhe stared fiercely at the masked man.

”Everyone has their own difficulties. Step down; you are no match for me,” the masked man shook his head and said to Xie Yuhe.

”Who are you? I must purge the traitor from the Flying Knife Sect,” Xie Yuhe said, clenching her fists.

”I’ve told you, you are no match for me. Leave,” the masked man gestured.

Boom! Xie Yuhe erupted, releasing all the Martial Arts True Power within her. She didn’t hold back any longer. She was certain; this masked man was a disciple of their Flying Knife Sect, a traitor who had abandoned their teachings and sided with the Songshan Sect, even opposing all the martial artists present for the sake of Bei Lengshi. It was a disgrace to her sect. Even if it meant a battle to the death, she was determined to purge the betrayal and preserve the reputation of the Flying Knife Sect. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, I welcome you to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)