Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 746: Chapter 745 [Nine Netherworld Underworld?]

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The mysterious old beggar came and went in a hurry; who exactly was he?

When the old beggar had arrived silently, Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng had no inkling at all. Even when the beggar left just as quietly, the two of them still hadn’t noticed anything. The only certainty was that this old beggar’s cultivation was profound and inscrutable, far surpassing both Ye Tianchen’s and Dongfang Meng’s. With a few casual strokes, he undid the seal on Dongfang Meng that only a Martial Saint Realm expert had the strength to release. What level of cultivation was this?

”Even if there is no Immortal Domain, I will create one...”

This statement shook Ye Tianchen’s heart deeply. The old beggar’s grand ambition and enlightenment were worthy of admiration; he was undoubtedly a hermit of the outside world. Looks can truly be deceiving!

With the seal inside Dongfang Meng removed, she regained the use of her Martial Arts True Power. Her cultivation strength was at the Early-stage Martial Venerate, only a small realm behind Ye Tianchen. Among the younger generation of martial artists in the Ancient Martial World, Dongfang Meng could be considered a strong contender—outside of those older, abnormal fellows.

”Tianchen, now that my cultivation realm has been restored, let’s enter the Songshan Sect as members of the Ancient Tomb Sect!” Dongfang Meng said as she flew after Ye Tianchen using Qi Manipulation Flight.

”No problem!” Ye Tianchen nodded in response.

”However, you’ll still need to use the Bone Transformation Skill, as our Ancient Tomb Sect doesn’t have male disciples!” Dongfang Meng said with a smile.

”That’s not an issue; the key is to find out where Brother Tian is being detained once we enter the Songshan Sect. That’s what’s most important,” Ye Tianchen said earnestly.

”We mustn’t be hasty; we have to adapt to the situation as it unfolds!” Dongfang Meng also said with a frown.

In no time, leveraging the speed of both Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng, they were close to reaching the Songshan Sect. All they needed to do was to cross over the large mountain in front of them to enter the territory of the Songshan Sect. Both Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng descended from high above and began to walk towards it on foot.

”I remember there’s a small village ahead with about ten families. We should rest there for a bit so you can use the Bone Transformation Skill. After that, we’ll be entering the territory of the Songshan Sect,” Dongfang Meng said, looking ahead.

”Right, our primary objective is to rescue Brother Tian. Once we get him out, we need to find a way to retreat with our whole body intact!” Ye Tianchen said with a nod.

This mission of Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng to rescue Tian Boguang from the Songshan Sect was fraught with danger and risk. The Songshan Sect had always been one of the powerful sects in the Ancient Martial World. Although they did not have a legacy as long-standing as the Five Poison Sect, they were not to be underestimated. Especially with the current sect leader, Bei Lengshi, who had been scheming for many years with the ambition to dominate the Ancient Martial World. His well-known power had reached the Martial Saint Realm, which was undeniably formidable. Even if Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng joined forces, they likely were no match for Bei Lengshi. Apart from Master Fang Zheng of the Shaolin, the predecessor Feng Qingyang of the Huashan Sect, One Sword Taoist of the Wudang Sect, and a few other old generation powerhouses who had secluded themselves for many years, there was probably no one who could rival Bei Lengshi. Otherwise, he would not dare to brazenly convene the grand assembly of the Ancient Martial World.

As they walked towards the small village, Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng discussed how to find out where Tian Boguang was detained after they entered the Songshan Sect. Suddenly, both of them furrowed their brows, sensing a strong stench of blood. They were momentarily stunned, then hurriedly made their way into the village.

Upon entering the village and seeing the scene before them, both Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng were stunned and then filled with a murderous rage, especially Ye Tianchen. His body trembled, his fists clenched tightly, and gritting his teeth he said, ”Such cruel methods, to massacre the entire village, not even sparing the children...”

”To not even spare ordinary people without the strength to truss a chicken, who could be so vicious?” Dongfang Meng also said, shaking with anger.

What Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng absolutely did not expect was, upon entering the village, they saw piles of bones and blood everywhere. Dead bodies and the blood of people who had died with their eyes wide open greeted them, including infants and toddlers of only one or two years old, who had been killed on the spot. The scene was heartbreaking and infuriating, and would provoke murderous instincts in anyone with even a fraction of humanity.

”Tianchen, let’s go. Those who so recklessly slaughter the innocent will eventually face divine retribution; they won’t end well,” Dongfang Meng said, her eyes red with emotion.

”If I find out who did this, I will hunt them down no matter where they hide!” Ye Tianchen said fiercely, tightening his fists.

This is the stark reality of the Martial Arts Great World, truly a place where the strong prey on the weak. People in Earth’s secular world think injustices abound, and they often blame everything and everyone, yet they have no idea how bloody and brutal the true Martial Arts World is. There’s no reasoning or idle chatter—being weak means you could be buried without a trace at any moment. That’s the rule in the Martial Arts World.

Filled with anger and pain, Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng left the small village. As they did, Ye Tianchen used his Divine Arts to destroy all the houses. He buried the bodies of the victims, so they at least wouldn’t be exposed to the wilderness, doing what little they could for the deceased.

After leaving the village and walking less than 10,000 meters, Ye Tianchen suddenly frowned, and Dongfang Meng quickly approached him. Both instinctively became alert because an invisible aura of blood enveloped them. Gradually, the sky above them darkened, covering the sun that had just started peeping out.

A blood-red shadow slowly appeared in front of them, going from faint to dense, but still misty. Ye Tianchen was shocked. Even with his powerful Divine Sense, he couldn’t make out what it was. He only felt a blood-red figure ahead, but what kind of creature it was, remained unknown.

”Who are you?” Ye Tianchen asked calmly, looking ahead. He knew that the newcomer was hostile and extremely powerful.

”I just killed everyone in a village, and now someone has actually caught up,” the Blood Shadow said coldly, staring at Ye Tianchen. ”Everyone who encounters me must die...”

”So it was you who slaughtered so many innocents; that saves me the trouble of looking for you. I will kill you!” Ye Tianchen said, clenching his fists tightly.

”Haha, kill me? That’s the first time I’ve heard someone say such a thing...”

Smack!

The Blood Shadow suddenly burst into laughter and struck out with a palm toward Ye Tianchen. Ye Tianchen also charged forward, launching a golden fist light that collided fiercely with the Blood Shadow’s Blood Palm.

Bang!

Ye Tianchen was sent flying back, feeling utterly astonished. It was as if the air around him had solidified, and an invisible oppressive force descended, getting closer and closer. He could not capture this breath at all and could only rely on instinct to attack. Especially when his fist hit the Blood Shadow’s palm just now, it felt like some of his Martial Arts True Power was being sucked away. It was terrifying.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Dongfang Meng also made her move, slashing out two exquisite Sword Qi from her Jade Maiden Sword, tearing through space and heading straight for the Blood Shadow. The Blood Shadow moved quickly to dodge and said in surprise, ”Ancient Tomb Sect’s Jade Maiden Sword Skill. Little girl, you haven’t mastered it yet... You’re all going to die!”

The word ”die” from the Blood Shadow had just fallen when suddenly dozens of Blood Palms surrounded Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng, pressing down on both of them, causing Ye Tianchen to frown deeply. He stimulated all his Martial Arts True Power and simultaneously activated Vajra Invulnerability Divine Skill and Vajra Divine Fist. He knew that if he didn’t give his all to block the Blood Shadow’s killing move, both he and Dongfang Meng would die there.

Bang!

Dongfang Meng took a hit, and had it not been for her Jade Maiden Sword placed horizontally in front of her chest to block most of the power of the Blood Palm, she probably would have been killed. At that moment, she was pale, blood at the corner of her mouth, lying on the ground, out of the fight.

”Stay behind me, I’ll get us out of this!” Ye Tianchen said to Dongfang Meng in a deep voice.

Bang, bang, bang...

Ye Tianchen swung his fists, and streaks of golden fist light surged out, clashing against the dozen Blood Palms. The Blood Shadow on the side was taken aback and said doubtfully, ”Vajra Divine Fist? You’ve received the legacy of Yijin Jing, so you are Ye Tianchen?”

”It’s your grandfather, indeed!” Ye Tianchen roared, punching out a golden dragon that collided fiercely with a Blood Palm, clashing with equal force.

”I didn’t expect it to be you. It seems I can’t kill you too quickly. I have to make you reveal the spell of Yijin Jing. I believe Lord Yan would be very pleased I could bring back the legacy of Yijin Jing on this trip,” the Blood Shadow said with a cold laugh.

”Lord Yan? You... you come from the Nine Netherworld?” Dongfang Meng asked in shock.

”Hehe, I didn’t expect there to be people who still remember the Nine Netherworld. The sects of the Ancient Martial World think our Nine Netherworld’s legacy has been broken, little do they know that it was just Lord Yan in seclusion for thousands of years. Now that Lord Yan has awakened, he will once again rule over the Yin and Yang worlds!” The Blood Shadow’s voice seemed to come from the Netherworld, capturing souls.

”Tianchen, be careful. The Nine Netherworld’s inheritance is ancient and unfathomable!” Dongfang Meng quickly warned Ye Tianchen.

”Underworld? There are no immortals in this world, so how can there be ghosts?” Ye Tianchen didn’t believe in any Underworld or ghosts. Becoming immortal was a far off dream, so how could there be an antithetical existence? Surely someone was playing tricks.

”There can be no immortals in the world, but anyone who dies must come under the jurisdiction of my Underworld. Let me show you the capabilities of the Nine Netherworld...”

After hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, the Blood Shadow also roared, and dozens of Blood Palms pressed down on Ye Tianchen, collapsing the void and darkening the sun and moon. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to QiDian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)