Daqian Martial Saint

Once at the Sanqi Mountain Residence, the Garrison Commandant’s Office would have had plenty of ways to squeeze information about the Ten Thousand Demons Sect out of him, draining his last ounce of value.

In this ambush by the Ten Thousand Demon Thieves, Chen Ping’an’s timely action prevented the team from suffering heavy losses. Nevertheless, one person at the Inner Qi Realm and two at the Qi Blood Realm were killed in the attack.

The losses were mainly due to the narrow mountain path, which nullified their numerical advantage. Moreover, it was a calculated ambush against an unprepared party; the enemy seized the initiative, resulting in these casualties.

Although Chen Ping’an had detected the enemy early on, such losses would have been unavoidable unless he was willing to completely reveal his true strength to kill them ahead of time.

The moment Shi Tianpo appeared, Chen Ping’an cut him down, reducing the losses to a minimum.

”As for our fallen brothers, record their names on the roster and collect their remains. After this support mission is over, we will bring them back to Weishui for a proper, honorable burial! They will be compensated according to the rules for dying in the line of duty!”

”Yes, sir!” This time, the men’s voices were a little louder than before.

A superior who is not only capable but also humane will undoubtedly command more respect.

This campaign against the Ten Thousand Demons was perilous beyond measure, life and death uncertain. Since they were here, they had long since cast aside thoughts of their own lives. But while they could face death, they still worried about what they would leave behind. Only if their affairs were properly taken care of after death could they truly die without regret!

Their group was composed of elites handpicked from the Garrison Commandant’s Office. Despite the life-or-death struggle, the squad quickly regrouped and continued along the mountain path toward the Sanqi Mountain Residence.

Of the spoils from this battle, Chen Ping’an only took Shi Tianpo’s Blood-colored Demon Hammer, leaving all other loot untouched. After this matter is concluded, rewards will be distributed based on merit. These spoils of war will be divided according to their contributions.

Chen Ping’an had his reasons for doing so. First, these Ten Thousand Demon Thieves knew this mission was dangerous, so they weren’t carrying many valuable items on them.

Second, among all the spoils, the most valuable item was that Blood-colored Demon Hammer. As Shi Tianpo’s weapon, the hammer was a genuine Fine Treasure Artifact. By taking it, Chen Ping’an had already claimed the lion’s share.

Third, a leader must understand how to share the benefits. Without such a mindset, it would be difficult to last long. Now that he was commanding a unit, he naturally needed to possess this kind of magnanimity.

”Sir, you’ve made a breakthrough!”

Along the way, Xiong Sanrang’s attitude toward Chen Ping’an became even more respectful, showing a clear intention to pledge his loyalty and serve as his vanguard. In response to his curiosity, Chen Ping’an didn’t hide anything and admitted it frankly.

’His earlier action had been a calculated display of power. He had originally planned to reveal it during the campaign against the Ten Thousand Demons, but he hadn’t expected to do so ahead of schedule! Still, the opportunity was right, so it didn’t make much difference.’

The slash he used to kill Blood Demon Hammer Shi Tianpo just now was precisely the Soul-Breaking Blade Secret Technique: the Soul-breaking Slash! His Martial Arts Realm was precisely controlled at the Peak Level!

In the battle against the Ten Thousand Demons’ ambush, with numerous witnesses and a clear record of his achievement, his strength could now be properly publicized.

Mang Blade Chen Ping’an’s cultivation had reached the Peak Realm! His combat power was ranked at the top level of the Peak Realm!

With the Soul-Breaking Blade Secret Technique, his combat power could approach the Dragon-Tiger level!

This was a peerless prodigy!

That night, they did not rest, but traveled the mountain roads continuously. By the time the sky began to lighten at dawn, they had arrived at the Sanqi Mountain Residence.

As one of the core headquarters for this campaign to annihilate the Ten Thousand Demons, the Sanqi Mountain Residence was on a scale that the former Five Peaks Mountain Residence could not even compare to.

”Halt! Which unit are you?! State your names!” Before their group had even drawn near the residence, they were challenged from a distance by the residence’s Patrol Squad.