Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 799: Chapter 798 [Strong Challengers Take Turns]

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”You want to kill me?” Ye Tianchen asked coldly, looking at the Daoist.

”How dare you, audacious scoundrel, intrude on the grounds of my Dao Yi Temple and insult my temple disciples! You shall be annihilated!” The Daoist looked at Ye Tianchen with fierce eyes.

”Oh, I figured it out. You must be that Immortal Wuji, right? Now, don’t take this the wrong way, but you look only to be in your thirties or forties and are quite beautiful. Why speak so harshly? Women should enjoy life. Leave the rough stuff to men,” Hu Gao chuckled and remarked to Immortal Wuji.

”You... courting death!”

The Daoist was truly angered now. Even Ye Tianchen admired Hu Gao’s courage. To tease and provoke such a ruthless woman—it was true that lust leads to death, and Hu Gao truly feared nothing!

Swish!

The Wuji Taoist flicked her horsetail whisk, and a powerful surge of Martial Arts True Power suppressed Hu Gao. Though Hu Gao’s words were teasing and his expression playful, he dared not be careless. Ye Tianchen had already mentioned that the cultivation strength of these five people was at the mid-stage Martial Venerate level, which was unfathomable. With only early-stage Martial Venerate cultivation, Hu Gao couldn’t possibly engage them in battle.

Bam!

Hu Gao staggered back two steps, fortunately unscathed. He cultivated the Skywalking Step, a strong footwork technique capable of dodging deadly strikes at critical moments.

Bam!

The Wuji Taoist casually unleashed a killing strike, another palm strike directed at Hu Gao. The force of the strike was incredibly strong. Just as Hu Gao regained his footing, the strike was coming at him. He had no time to dodge, could only brace himself for it. Simultaneously, Ye Tianchen stepped in front of Hu Gao, raising his hand to meet the attack, countering with his own powerful Martial Arts True Power to block the Wuji Taoist’s palm strike.

”Hmph, so your cultivation is not low. No wonder you’re fearless enough to barge in!” The Wuji Taoist withdrew her hand, snorting coldly as she looked at Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen paused, then a faint smile appeared on his lips. He glanced at the five individuals whose cultivation realms were neither higher nor lower than his. As long as they didn’t all attack at once, he should be able to handle them. Each of these individuals wore different attire, seeming not to be from the same group, reducing the odds of a joint attack. They all wanted to conserve strength to enter the Martial Saint Tomb.

This was precisely the case with the Wuji Taoist. Although she wanted to kill Ye Tianchen and Hu Gao, she didn’t dare to fight recklessly, fearing the other four might suddenly assassinate her. Besides, the Martial Saint Tomb wasn’t a place for ordinary individuals to come and go. Without preserving enough battle power, one might end up seeing to their own demise.

”My friends, we only came upon the opening of the Martial Saint Tomb and wanted to see for ourselves. We have no intention of competing for treasures or legacies, just want to see what’s happening. Surely you won’t mind?” Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

”If you’re not after the treasures and legacies, why are you here?” asked the broad-shouldered man carrying a large knife, coldly.

”Why? For the same reason as you. Is that not allowed?” Ye Tianchen replied with the same smile.

”The Martial Saint Tomb is perilous, not a place for ordinary people to enter. I advise you two to leave lest you lose your lives in vain,” a monk wearing a tattered kasaya said, seemingly compassionate.

”The Martial Saint Tomb will soon open, with room for only five. We won’t agree to anyone else joining unless you can overpower us in battle,” said the person clad in silver armor loudly.

Ye Tianchen hesitated for a moment. These five had formidable cultivation realms. With the Martial Saint Tomb about to open, they certainly wouldn’t want him and Hu Gao inside. Even if they got in, there was a high chance of being attacked. He wasn’t afraid, but in an unknown environment, reducing threats was advisable. At least not openly clashing with these five. At times, for mutual benefit, cooperation might be necessary.

”My five Taoist friends, like I said, I won’t compete for treasures and won’t covet the legacies. I’m simply curious and wish to go inside. I hope you’ll allow it,” Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

”I said, prove you can overpower us first!”

Boom!

The person in silver armor punched towards Ye Tianchen, a silver fist light breaking through the air with great strength. Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but furrow his brows. The person fully clad in silver armor revealed only their eyes. Their garb was an extraordinary Treasure, and their cultivation battle power was astonishing.

With these thoughts in mind, Ye Tianchen didn’t slow his actions, firmly clenching his right hand and slowly swinging it upward toward his head. His speed wasn’t too fast or slow, just very ordinary, as he unleashed a golden fist light to meet the descending silver fist of the armored man.

Bang!

A dull sound echoed as Ye Tianchen’s feet sank two centimeters into the ground. He was astonished internally since he used the Vajra Divine Fist, and his body was constantly tempered daily. The combat power of this silver-armored man was truly formidable—reaching this level was no easy feat.

While Ye Tianchen’s feet sank two centimeters, the man in silver armor also didn’t fare well. He held his right hand behind him, and his palm was already cracked, which shocked him greatly. The armor he wore was an indestructible treasure, and he always triumphed in close combat. Unexpectedly, his physical body wasn’t as strong as this young man’s, which was beyond his expectations.

”How about it?” Ye Tianchen asked with a smile.

”You pass on my end; it’s up to you guys now!” the man in silver armor said coldly.

”I’ve already made my move. If you three wish for him to come up, I won’t object, but you should know, the treasures and inheritance in the Martial Saint Tomb are scarce—hardly enough to divide...” Wuji Taoist said with a wicked grin.

”I’ll do it, the Martial Saint Tomb is about to open, no need for more chatter!” said the brawny man with a large blade on his back, swinging it down toward Ye Tianchen as he spoke.

A smile appeared on Ye Tianchen’s lips as he gently pushed Hu Gao aside. Instantly, his entire body was enveloped in golden light. He used the ”Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill” to protect himself and took the blade head-on from the brawny man.

”Hmm?”

”Does he really intend to take it head-on?”

”I’m curious how strong his combat power is.”

The other four floating above Fire Head Hill all showed expressions of surprise. No one expected Ye Tianchen to take the brawny man’s blade head-on, standing still and radiating golden light.

Bang!

The furious sword energy descended, and Ye Tianchen’s feet sank about ten centimeters, with the soil nearly reaching his knees. The blade from the brawny man packed quite a punch; Ye Tianchen felt the churn and turbulence within, almost getting injured by the shock. However, he still took it without counterattacking, which caused the brawny man’s eyes to flash with curiosity, and the other four on Fire Head Hill were even more stunned. They didn’t expect Ye Tianchen to take the brawny man’s full-force blow without dodging.

”You’ve managed to take my blade, proving your combat power is not below mine. You qualify to come up and contend for a spot!” The brawny man said straightforwardly, seeing Ye Tianchen withstand his blade.

”Wait, there are still two who haven’t made a move, Bald Monk, what do you say?” Wuji Taoist looked at the monk in the worn kasaya with a smile and asked.

”Amitabha Buddha, the Martial Saint Tomb doesn’t belong to anyone; this poor monk has no interest in competing for the inheritance inside but merely wishes to witness the majesty of the Ancient Martial Saint!” said the monk named Bald Monk loudly chanting the Buddha’s name.

”Master, this is a world where the strong prey on the weak. Endless compassion will only lead to a pointless death!” the man in silver armor said coldly.

”If the master is willing to yield his position to let this person move forward, we won’t oppose it,” Wuji Taoist said with a cold sneer.

Bald Monk glanced at Wuji Taoist, then the man in silver armor, and the brawny man with the blade. He paused for a moment and then looked at Ye Tianchen, saying, ”Benefactor, I have no intention of contending with anyone, but I am compelled by my desire to see the majesty within the Ancient Martial Saint Tomb. I’m afraid I must offend!”

”Master, no need to be polite. You’ve been preparing for so long; go ahead!” Ye Tianchen smiled slightly, feeling no goodwill toward Bald Monk. He always sensed this monk wasn’t compassionate but rather cunning and cruel.

Bald Monk nodded, clasping his hands together slowly, opening them up. A golden Buddha Hand Seal appeared in his hands, expanding until it was as large as a millstone, thundering down towards Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen frowned, sensing not only the Buddha Hand Seal’s power but also a feeling of his spirit being shackled, as if death was the only release. Although this feeling was fleeting, it severely impacted Ye Tianchen’s judgment. By the time he regained his senses, the millstone-sized Buddha Hand Seal was upon his head, unavoidable.

Speaking of endless compassion, speaking of delivering all beings, Ye Tianchen coldly laughed inwardly. This Bald Monk, seemingly merciful, was actually wicked and sinister. He was likely even more merciless than the other four, merely hiding it well. Otherwise, how could he say one thing and do another? Pretending not to want the treasures in the Martial Saint Tomb, yet his strikes were lethal, aiming with one move to destroy Ye Tianchen. Clearly, this old monk was no benevolent person, prompting Ye Tianchen to be even more cautious! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)