I Grind to Martial Saint

More than a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Government Office.

”The County Magistrate of Mingzhi County... died again?!”

Wen Zhiyuan stared at the document in his hand in utter astonishment.

Previously, a County Magistrate in Mingzhi County had already died under mysterious circumstances.

At the time, the Wuyun Bandits were on a rampage, so there was no time to investigate.

He hadn’t expected that the new County Magistrate, who had just been dispatched half a month ago, would now be dead too.

”Two County Magistrates dead in a row... I’m afraid the Cyan Cloud Sect must be involved.”

Zhao Junshan said gravely.

”This matter... I’m afraid we’ll have to inform Director Han.”

”Let’s see how he handles it.”

Wen Zhiyuan said softly.

He knew that while he was the Prefect in name, Han Yuan was the true power in Cangshui County Town.

However, things were different now.

Han Yuan didn’t interfere with the Government Office’s operations, leaving Wen Zhiyuan to manage them as he saw fit.

For his part, Wen Zhiyuan was very clear about his own position. Whenever a major issue arose, he would leave the final decision to Han Yuan.

For him, his current life was far better than his previous days as a puppet for the Noble Families.

”Understood.”

”These Three Major Sects have always been a persistent problem for Cangshui County Town. I wonder how Director Han will handle this,” Zhao Junshan said gravely.

”Knowing Director Han’s temper... I doubt he’ll be lenient with the Cyan Cloud Sect.”

Wen Zhiyuan speculated.

.....

The rear courtyard of the main hall.

Han Yuan’s terrifyingly powerful, sinewy muscles were on full display. A vast and vigorous tide of blood and qi coursed through his body, which was wreathed in black Demonic Qi as his hands swung out again and again.

Each swing of his arms seemed to part colossal waves, compressing the air to its limit and transforming it into turbulent gales that radiated outward.

WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH~~~

In an instant, the airflow in the courtyard became so turbulent that it formed a small storm, sweeping up flowers and trees alike.

Han Yuan’s mind was free of distractions, wholly immersed in his cultivation.

The stances of the Giant Spirit Monument-Opening Hand converged in his mind, finally coalescing into a single Mystical Technique.

”Giant Spirit·Gang Splitting Slash!”

In the next instant.

Han Yuan fell into a strange stance. All the power in his body surged into his right hand, which was wreathed in black qi, and he viciously chopped forward.

At that very moment.

A demonic shadow materialized behind Han Yuan. It, too, swung its right hand, bringing it down in a ferocious chop.

BOOM!

As the Hand Blade descended, it unleashed two terrifyingly ferocious torrents of air.

RUMBLE!

Even the courtyard wall was blasted apart by the force of the two torrents.

At the same time.

Han Yuan felt his sinews and bones transforming throughout his body, emitting a series of cracks.

Even his flesh and blood were being compressed, becoming more resilient and powerful.

And such a transformation was, of course, accompanied by excruciating pain.

Han Yuan’s face contorted in a spasm. He clenched his jaw so tightly that blood began to seep from his gums.

After about fifteen minutes, Han Yuan’s expression finally began to relax.

’After more than a month of hard training, I’ve finally reached Perfection.’

Han Yuan summoned the Skill Proficiency Panel.

Giant Spirit Monument-Opening Hand: Perfection (Infinite Strength)

The effect of the Divine Power formed by the Giant Spirit Monument-Opening Hand was obvious from its name.

Han Yuan already possessed the Divine Power of incredible strength. After cultivating the Black Whale Oversea Scripture, his Qi Power had also skyrocketed.

This was also the reason he had been able to kill Zhang Bei and the fiends of the Wangling Sect.

Now that he had condensed the Divine Power of Infinite Strength, Han Yuan’s own Qi Power had reached a horrifying level.

Soon, however, Han Yuan sensed that something was amiss.

His current physique seemed insufficient to fully withstand the explosive force of this Qi Power.

Unless he entered the Transformed Whale State.

’The Innate Great Demon Scripture has a Body Refinement effect. As long as I continue to cultivate and improve, I should be able to adapt gradually.’

’Still, it wouldn’t hurt to find a Horizontal Hard Skill... Stacking the two would make my physique even more terrifying.’

After these days of cultivation, Han Yuan knew what path he would walk in the future.

The Extreme Dao!

To pursue the ultimate defense, the ultimate offense, and the ultimate explosive power!

As for complex techniques, he felt there was no need to spend too much time cultivating them.

One Power Breaks Ten Thousand Laws!

As long as one’s power was great enough, one could crush and steamroll any opponent!

Han Yuan took two Elixir Pills, intending to rest for a moment before heading to the Martial Arts Pavilion.

But just then,

Zhai Mu’s voice drifted from the main hall into the courtyard.

”Director Han... the Government Office has sent an urgent report.”

Hearing this, Han Yuan had no choice but to put on his Piyao Robe and walk into the main hall.

”Are there still matters in Cangshui County Town that Wen Zhiyuan himself can’t handle?”

Han Yuan said casually.

”That’s because... this matter isn’t about the County Town... It’s about Mingzhi County.”

Zhai Mu said gravely.

”Mingzhi County....”

At Zhai Mu’s words, Han Yuan recalled the previous murder of the Mingzhi County Magistrate.

”Yes.”

”Two days ago... the newly appointed County Magistrate for Mingzhi County... was also taken.”

Zhai Mu handed him the official document.

”Another one dead.... Was it the Cyan Cloud Sect again?”

Han Yuan asked casually.

He knew the Flying Eagle Guard must have spies in Mingzhi County.

”Most likely.”

”According to our Flying Eagle Guard stationed there... the newly appointed County Magistrate was secretly investigating his predecessor’s death... He must have found something... because he also died mysteriously in the County Yamen in the middle of the night.”

Zhai Mu said.

”That Cyan Cloud Sect... They’re truly lawless.”

”Killing two County Magistrates in a row... Are they acting as if I don’t exist?”

Han Yuan narrowed his eyes.

He was furious.

Who in Cangshui County didn’t know of his, Han Yuan’s, fearsome reputation?

Yet the Cyan Cloud Sect had still so arrogantly killed two County Magistrates. They were clearly showing no respect for him, the Director of the Observatory.

”The Three Major Sects have been entrenched in their respective territories for a long time. Their foundations run deep, and the local Government Offices can hardly stand against them.”

”Dealing with them now is truly a headache.”

Zhai Mu said seriously.

These Three Major Sects are no pushovers; they all have numerous True Qi masters.

Even sending the Demon Exterminators wouldn’t guarantee an advantage.

”Things are different now. The times have changed.”

”The Cangshui County of today is my Cangshui County—Han Yuan’s alone!”

”How can I allow another to sleep soundly beside my own couch!”

Han Yuan said coolly.

He had long since regarded Cangshui County as his own territory.

For the Cyan Cloud Sect to dare kill a County Magistrate was a direct provocation against him.

Moreover, if they dared to kill a County Magistrate now, who’s to say they wouldn’t follow Zhang Bei’s example and stage a rebellion later?

”Director, you mean...?” Zhai Mu detected the killing intent in Han Yuan’s voice.

”Zhai Mu, spread the word for me.”

”In seven days, I, Han Yuan, will pay a visit to the Cyan Cloud Sect.”

Han Yuan said coolly.

There was a waterway that ran from Cangshui County Town to Mingzhi County.

It would take exactly seven days to arrive.

”Understood.”

”Then I’ll go inform Zhou Yuanhu.”

Zhai Mu said softly.

He assumed Han Yuan intended to take the men of the Demon Extermination Tribe with him to the Cyan Cloud Sect.

That was the only way to effectively suppress them.

”No need... I’ll go alone.”

Han Yuan said with a wave of his hand.

”Director... to go alone... isn’t that too risky?”

Zhai Mu couldn’t help but ask.

”It won’t be... They’re nothing more than a bunch of clay chickens and pottery dogs.”

”I alone am enough to crush them.”

”Besides, Cangshui County Town has only just been stabilized. It would be unwise to disperse our forces.”

Han Yuan said coolly.

”Very well... As you command.”

Zhai Mu nodded.