Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 759: Chapter 758 【The Powerful Gu Bian】

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”Tian Boguang is completely nefarious, deserving punishment by everyone. Of course, we are here to kill!” Xie Yuhe immediately spoke up.

”Then, I ask the five of you to return. After tomorrow, Tian Boguang will no longer appear in this world. The Songshan Sect will publicly execute him tomorrow, so you needn’t trouble yourselves any longer!” The elderly man sitting in front of the dry well still had his eyes closed as he spoke.

”No, we must kill Tian Boguang tonight, please allow us this convenience, elder,” Qing Chengyue secretly channeled her Martial Arts True Power. This Great Elder of the Songshan Sect, with unfathomably deep combat power, had been assigned by Bei Lengshi to guard the dry well dungeon incarcerating Tian Boguang, a clear indication that Bei Lengshi had long been guarding against anyone targeting Tian Boguang.

Upon hearing Qing Chengyue’s words, the elderly man slowly opened his eyes, and to the surprise of others, the Elder had only one eye; the left one was blind, leaving only the right, and the intense brilliance emanating from that remaining eye startled Ye Tianchen and the rest, who felt an uncomfortable sensation of being seen through instantly.

”The five of you are among the strongest of the younger generation in the Ancient Martial World, each with formidable combat power, far surpassing my own in my youth. However, you are no match for me, so please, go back; don’t foolishly surrender your lives and ruin your promising paths in Martial Arts,” the old man said, looking at Ye Tianchen and the others, shaking his head.

”Elder Gu Bian, we must execute Tian Boguang, and if you insist on impeding us, we can only apologize for our rudeness,” Jiang An also stood up and spoke.

The old man guarding beside the dry well dungeon was none other than Elder Gu Bian, a Great Elder of the Songshan Sect. One hundred years ago, Elder Gu Bian was severely injured in a great battle. When he finally healed, his left eye was blinded forever. Having retreated from the world since then, Bei Lengshi, knowing someone might target Tian Boguang, assigned Gu Bian to guard beside the dry well dungeon. Although Elder Gu Bian was in the Late Martial Venerate stage, he was a battle-hardened veteran. Even after more than a hundred years at this Cultivation Realm, without breaking through to the Martial Saint Realm, he likely had some insights and applications, making Bei Lengshi very reassured with him guarding the dungeon.

”If that’s the case, then a battle is the only answer. I haven’t made a move in hundreds of years; I intended to remain inactive until I passed away, but upon the Sect Leader’s orders, I can only give my all in one last battle!” Gu Bian slowly stood up, his aura dramatically changing, and a powerful oppressive force surged towards Ye Tianchen and the others.

Ye Tianchen, Jiang An, Xie Yuhe, Dongfang Meng, and Qing Chengyue all quickly retreated because when Gu Bian stood up, an immense Martial Arts pressure descended, shaking the heaven itself, astonishingly revealing the Elder Gu Bian’s formidable combat power. Even if it were only at the Late Martial Venerate stage, it evidenced the peak combat power of that level. Coupled with his nearly two-hundred-year lifespan and abundant combat experience, they weren’t sure of their odds of success if a fight genuinely broke out.

”Such formidable combat power.”

”This old guy is not weak; everyone, be careful.”

”Stick to the original plan, fight swiftly and decisively.”

Boom thud!

The fierce battle erupted. The first to rush in was Jiang An, with a large knife appearing in his right hand, slashing down at Elder Gu Bian with immense Sword Energy, cleaving through the sky directly towards Elder Gu Bian’s head.

Elder Gu Bian stood still, unfazed. As Jiang An’s massive Sword Energy bore down, he simply flicked it away with his finger, shattering it to shock Ye Tianchen. Although Jiang An’s Cultivation Realm was only at the Early Martial Venerate stage, he was from the Flying Knife Sect, a sect with an ancient heritage practicing the most authentic Sword God Skill. The power of that strike was astounding, so for Elder Gu Bian to thwart it so effortlessly was truly shocking.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh...

Seeing her senior Jiang An fail, Xie Yuhe immediately launched three Flying Knives, each marked with a Divine Talisman. As they nearly reached Elder Gu Bian, they were enveloped by a powerful force of Martial Arts, transforming into three mountainous Divine Blades, all slashing down at Elder Gu Bian.

Bang, bang, bang!

Three loud crashes shook the entire rear mountain area of the Songshan Sect. Elder Gu Bian still stood his ground, merely stretching out his palm, neutralizing the formidable might of Xie Yuhe’s three Divine Blades, leaving Xie Yuhe in disbelief. Her three Flying Knives, each enhanced by a Divine Talisman and employing the Flying Knife Divine Skill of the Flying Knife Sect, renowned for their speed and immense power, were so easily neutralized by Elder Gu Bian?

”The Flying Knife Sect has declined. If it were two hundred years ago, perhaps they still had grounds for pride. That the Flying Knife Sect hasn’t been exterminated by now is indeed fortunate,” Elder Gu Bian said with a cold smirk.

At that moment, Dongfang Meng glanced at Ye Tianchen, who nodded slightly. Dongfang Meng then twirled her right hand, summoning the Jade Maiden Sword. Instantly, a transparent sword light slashed towards Gu Bian, tearing the very fabric of space and causing the ground to tremble.

Gu Bian furrowed his brow, yet he remained composed as he took out a black iron whip from behind him, transforming it into a streak of black light, which met the sword light from Dongfang Meng.

Bang!

A muffled sound ensued as Dongfang Meng’s Jade Maiden Sword, imbued with the essence power of the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture, struck down but still failed to take the life of Gu Bian. This caused the others—Ye Tianchen and Qingcheng Yue—to exchange looks. Among the five, even though Ye Tianchen and Qingcheng Yue were the most powerful, Xie Yuhe, Jiang An, and Dongfang Meng were not to be underestimated either. Their attacks possessed immense power, such that even Ye Tianchen and Qingcheng Yue might have struggled to face them with such ease.

”Ancient Tomb Sect, the Jade Maiden Heart Scripture of the Ancient Tomb Sect is incredibly powerful; a pity, it’s too profound and only suitable for women. Otherwise, the Ancient Tomb Sect would have become the dominant sect in the Ancient Martial World long ago,” Gu Bian continued coolly.

At this moment, Qingcheng Yue stepped forward. She didn’t attack immediately but stood less than a hundred meters from Gu Bian. A glint of cold light flashed in her beautiful eyes as she slowly began to gather powerful Martial Arts True Power to confront Gu Bian.

Seeing Qingcheng Yue, Gu Bian slightly frowned and showed a hint of surprise, exclaiming, ”Such powerful true power. To have such combat prowess at such a young age and also as a woman—truly remarkable, truly remarkable!”

”You flatter me, senior. Allow me to match a palm against you,” Qingcheng Yue said as she spoke, her left hand resting at her back while she slowly lifted her right hand, with twinkling starlight shimmering in her palm.

With a thunderous boom, a hand shadow appeared in the sky. Qingcheng Yue had already vanished from her original spot, and her delicate jade palm came crashing down upon Gu Bian’s head. Qingcheng Yue’s elegant figure descended as well, tearing the sky apart in her wake, rending the already dark sky and leaving everyone, including Ye Tianchen, utterly dumbfounded. Qingcheng Yue was hailed as a once-in-centuries cultivation prodigy within the Ancient Martial World, and it was no mere rumor; her combat prowess was formidable enough to earn the respect of anyone present.

This time, Gu Bian could no longer maintain his composure, nor could he remain stationary. He hadn’t anticipated Qingcheng Yue’s immense strength. The palm that descended from the sky shook the heavens, forcing him to respond with full power, or he would face severe injury or death.

What seemed to be but a delicate jade finger had the oppressive force of Mount Tai, suffocating those around. Gu Bian’s complexion changed drastically, and he leaped into the air. The remaining right eye also emitted a streak of cold light while his black iron whip instantly enlarged, assuming the appearance of a mountain, turned into black light, and struck Qingcheng Yue’s descending jade palm.

Boom!

The whole environment trembled, stones on the ground flew up, and the massive wave of energy from the collision spread in all directions. Ye Tianchen, Jiang An, Xie Yuhe, and Dongfang Meng couldn’t help but retreat, and even the four gigantic stone pillars standing by the dry well dungeon wobbled, their dry leaves and spider webs instantly shaking off, barely avoiding collapse.

”Did Qingcheng Yue win?” Xie Yuhe asked as she looked towards the dusty sky.

Whoosh!

A swift, beautiful figure flew back rapidly. Qingcheng Yue’s eyes were cold and resolute as she looked ahead. She had used all her strength in that palm, leveraging the enormous power of the Heavenly Shocking Palm, yet it was still blocked by that seasoned Gu Bian. The two had fought to a standstill, and she had not managed to defeat him.

”This old man is very strong, be careful!” Qingcheng Yue said somberly.

”Yaochi Sect’s Heavenly Shocking Palm, I presume you are Qingcheng Yue. As the rumors say, possessing such strength at such a young age, you truly are a once-in-centuries cultivation prodigy of the Ancient Martial World,” Gu Bian nodded in acknowledgment.

Everyone present had deep cultivation battle powers, a fact Gu Bian had not anticipated. Especially after exchanging a blow with Qingcheng Yue, Gu Bian was truly astounded; despite his two centuries of life, his own combat prowess was comparable, and among the younger generation, there were such powerful martial artists, which was truly a case of the new waves overtaking the old in the river.

”You have all made your moves and fought me, and you cannot defeat me. You should leave now, Tian Boguang will be wiped from existence tomorrow,” Gu Bian said, glancing at everyone present.

”Wrong, I haven’t fought you yet. Let’s have a test of skills before it’s too late!” Ye Tianchen clenched his fist tightly and addressed Gu Bian.