I Grind to Martial Saint

A plain in the southern part of Tongming County.

Two figures were locked in a standoff.

”Ling Yun, let’s see how long you can keep running.”

The bald head of High Priest Wu Guangtian shone like a lightbulb under the sun.

Ling Yun, holding the Profound Silver Dragon Gall Spear, looked at Wu Guangtian and sneered, ”Wu Guangtian, if you have the guts, then take me down. All this trash talk is useless.”

Wu Guangtian cracked his neck. ”You think taking you down will be hard?!”

A dark yellow aura emerged from his body, making him seem a size larger.

The next moment.

He shot forward like a wild beast, striking with his palm at the space between Ling Yun’s eyebrows.

Great Yellow Springs Palm!

Instantly, a sinister wind howled, as if filled with the wails of Resentful Souls.

”Hmph!”

”Demons and devils, you will all die!”

Ling Yun raised his spear, gathered his Gang Essence, and thrust it forward with incredible speed!

The spear struck like a dragon!

Wrapped in silver Gang Essence, the long spear transformed into a silver dragon, lunging forward with bared fangs and claws!

Wu Guangtian changed his palm strike, slapping it against the shaft of the spear.

He tried to use the opportunity to close the distance.

But Ling Yun gave him no such chance. He swept the spear horizontally, aiming directly for his opponent’s waist.

BANG!

Wu Guangtian didn’t react in time and was struck by Ling Yun’s sweep.

Yet, like a stone statue weighing a thousand pounds, he didn’t retreat a single step. Instead, he swiped his large hand fiercely toward Ling Yun’s head.

This time, it was Ling Yun who was forced back, compelled to dodge backward.

He had clashed with Wu Guangtian many times over the past few days.

The man’s moves were incredibly simple and easy to counter.

But his terrifyingly powerful Horizontal Training was something to be feared.

As he retreated, Ling Yun gripped the spear with both hands and jabbed out rapidly.

SWISH SWISH SWISH~~

Countless whooshes of air being split apart rang out.

Flashes of the spear shot out like a multitude of cold stars.

Wu Guangtian simply protected his vital points with his hands, letting the spear strikes land on his body.

CLANG CLANG CLANG~~

Even imbued with Gang Essence, the spearhead only managed to leave small red dots on his skin.

For Wu Guangtian, this couldn’t even be called an injury.

Sensing Ling Yun’s Qi Power weakening, Wu Guangtian finally made his move, his large hand shooting out to grab the spear shaft.

Ling Yun’s eyes flashed. With a twist of his wrist, the spear shaft suddenly began to rotate, drilling toward Wu Guangtian’s heart.

Wu Guangtian hadn’t expected this.

Ling Yun had never used this move before.

The spear possessed a terrifying penetrating power that made his hair stand on end.

CLANG!!!

Wu Guangtian barely managed to turn his body sideways. His seemingly indestructible skin was instantly pierced.

A bloody hole was gouged through his shoulder.

He howled in pain and stumbled back several steps.

Ling Yun wanted to press his advantage, but Wu Guangtian turned and fled without the slightest hesitation.

He knew that Ling Yun absolutely would not dare to pursue him.

’What a pity... that last strike didn’t take the bastard’s life.’

Ling Yun stood with his spear, shaking his head in resignation.

If Wu Guangtian had been just half a beat slower, he might have had a real chance.

Now that the attempt had failed, his opponent would be on guard, making a one-shot kill difficult in the future.

After confirming that Wu Guangtian had left, Ling Yun turned and headed back to his troops.

When Tong Gu saw Ling Yun return, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

”General Ling, you’re finally back.”

”That Wu Guangtian is like a lingering ghost, he just won’t stop hounding us.”

Tong Gu said, shaking his head.

”Don’t worry... soon, we’ll be the ones hounding them.”

Ling Yun said with a meaningful tone.

”What do you mean?”

Tong Gu frowned.

Ling Yun, however, changed the subject. ”There’s a county town up ahead. I plan to plunder it and let the soldiers rest for a few days.”

Hearing this, Tong Gu said in a panic, ”General Ling, that is absolutely out of the question!”

”That Wu Guangtian is still chasing us from behind! If we stay for a few days, he might mobilize a large army and completely surround us.”

”At that point, we’ll have no escape, even with wings!”

But Ling Yun refused to listen to Tong Gu’s opinion, shaking his head and saying, ”My mind is made up. If Lord Tong is unwilling to rest, you are free to leave on your own.”

Hearing this, Tong Gu immediately lost his nerve.

He knew his own limitations.

If he left alone, even if no one from the Wangling Sect pursued him, he would likely be devoured by the beasts of the wild.

Thus, despite his great reluctance, Tong Gu could only brace himself and stay with Ling Yun.

......

”Commander Fang, according to our latest intelligence.”

”The Jianghe Province Soldiers who have been causing trouble in northern Tongming County are now garrisoned in Nanping County Town.”

When Fang Xingwen arrived at a county town in northern Tongming County with five hundred Iron Cavalry, a Priest from the Wangling Sect, who had been waiting for a long time, hurried to have the gates opened and personally came out to greet him.

”Nanping County... How far is it from here?”

Fang Xingwen asked directly.

”If the cavalry gallops, you can reach it in about one hour.”

The Wangling Sect Priest answered quickly.

”Then let’s not delay any longer.”

”You lead the way. I’ll charge right over.”

Fang Xingwen said coldly.

He was itching to kill someone right now!

Hearing this, the Wangling Sect Priest didn’t dare to tarry. He quickly called for his horse and led the way for Fang Xingwen.

Meanwhile, in Nanping City.

Han Yuan and Song Guang were standing on the city wall.

”Director Han... we’ve already thrown the north of Tongming County into complete chaos.”

”Who do you think the Wangling Sect will send over?”

Song Guang asked.

After following Han Yuan and wreaking havoc everywhere these past few days, he had developed a complete and heartfelt admiration for this Director from the Cangshui County Observatory.

”It should be Fang Tai.”

”The Wangling Sect’s two main figures are being tied down by General Ling and Director Zhao, so they daren’t make a move.”

”Therefore, the only one who can come is Fang Tai.”

Han Yuan said calmly.

”Mm... I was thinking the same thing.”

”This Fang Tai is said to have strength comparable to the Gang Essence Realm...”

As Song Guang spoke, he glanced at Han Yuan.

”What, afraid I’m not his match?”

Han Yuan smiled.

”No... just a little worried.”

Song Guang was being honest.

After all, for Fang Tai to have wreaked havoc in Qingchuan County, it meant he had considerable strength.

”Relax... I came here this time... specifically for Fang Tai.”

Han Yuan gave a slight smile.

His words sent a shiver through Song Guang.

Over the past few days, he had figured out the general outline of Ling Yun and Zhao Mengtian’s plan.

Now, hearing Han Yuan’s words, he was finally certain.

”This subordinate is willing to follow Director Han and slay our enemies!”

Song Guang cupped his fist and declared in a deep voice.

Just then, Han Yuan’s ears twitched slightly. He smiled and said, ”Assistant General Song, it seems your time to slay enemies and earn merits has truly arrived.”

Song Guang was stunned for a moment, and then he heard the dense thundering of iron hooves.

He looked ahead.

In the distance, a cloud of dust was kicked up as hundreds of Iron Cavalry galloped toward them.

”Enemy attack!!!”

Song Guang roared.

Soon.

The mournful sound of a horn echoed from the city tower.

All the Jianghe Province Soldiers rushed onto the city wall, gripping their spears and Bows and Arrows, their expressions tense.

Han Yuan narrowed his eyes, watching the troop of Iron Cavalry draw closer and closer to the city gates.

Soon.

The several hundred Iron Cavalry halted a hundred meters from the gates of Nanping County Town.

A fair-skinned young man with a fierce gaze was at the very front.

When he looked up at the city tower, his gaze met a pair of cold, grim eyes.

Their eyes locked.

”Who goes there?” Han Yuan called out in a loud voice.

”Fang Xingwen of Qingchuan!”

”Open the gates and surrender at once!”

Fang Xingwen shouted coldly.

”Fang Xingwen?”

”Why isn’t it Fang Tai?”

Hearing this name, Han Yuan was clearly disappointed.