Urban Martial Saint

The question posed by Black Asura was exactly what everyone else wanted to ask, so they all turned their heads to look at Bloody Monk, wanting to know the answer to this question.

”I once asked my senior brother this question,” Bloody Monk said. ”He told me that indeed, there used to be disputes over these two weapons. But after Guiguzi’s era, there has been no news of these two weapons. So, my senior brother suspects that either Guiguzi hid these two weapons within the Heaven Earth Man Three Gates, or Guiguzi feared these weapons could destroy the Seven Keys, so he deliberately hid them away. Thus, there have been no further messages about these two weapons from later generations.”

Everyone was shocked. Li Ruoyuan said, ”Guiguzi must really be something, hiding these two weapons away for over two thousand years with no one able to find them. Where exactly did he hide them?”

”Guiguzi is reputed as the Great Saint of the Taoist Sect, leaving behind the secret of the Heaven Earth Man Three Gates, which no one has been able to decipher until now; he is no ordinary figure,” Bloody Monk said. ”If he wanted to hide something, then truly no one could find it. Unless a future Great Saint of the Taoist Sect emerges who can comprehend all of the things he left behind, who could find what he hid?”

”Great Saint of the Taoist Sect?” Everyone exchanged glances, unsure where to find such a high-level master now.

Bloody Monk put away the three weapons and said, ”Alright, no need to worry about those two weapons. I reckon we won’t have the chance to see these two supreme famed instruments. We have already obtained six keys, and just need the last one to complete all seven keys. However, once we have all seven keys, I expect we’ll be quite busy. Therefore, you must bring back the Netherworld Scholar in the shortest time possible; the Seven Kills Formation must be assembled!”

”Yes!” Everyone nodded in agreement. Cui Yu said in a deep voice, ”Sect Leader, I just received news that the Netherworld Scholar has been spotted in the Western Province, Yu Long has already gone to find him. If he can find him, he will certainly bring him back to Shenchuan City!”

”Very good!” Bloody Monk nodded slowly, looking at the white-haired Ding San sitting like a wooden man beside him, he sneered, ”The most crucial thing now is to find a place where he can display his skills. Once enough ten thousand people are slain, he will become a peerless master killer, enough to challenge a peak master.”

Everyone exchanged glances; as of now, the white-haired Ding San had killed only over one thousand people, far from the tally of ten thousand. For him to slay ten thousand, this is not a small feat; where could they find so many people for him to kill?

While everyone was contemplating the matter of Ding San, Li Ruoyuan was considering another issue. He asked in a low voice, ”Sect Leader, what exactly is the seventh key?”

Bloody Monk glanced at him and said, ”The seventh key is the most miraculous, known as Sun Shooting Bow. It’s said to be the only famed instrument not crafted by Guiguzi, but a divine bow left by Hou Yi in ancient times. However, this Sun Shooting Bow rarely appears and has always been hidden in the most critical place of the Hong Alliance. Once activated, its power is unparalleled.”

”Sun Shooting Bow?” Everyone looked at each other in amazement, ”Is there really such a thing as Hou Yi shooting the sun?”

”Naturally, the feat of Hou Yi shooting the sun is impossible. The reason it’s called Sun Shooting Bow is mainly because its power is immensely strong, strong enough that the arrows seem capable of reaching the sun; hence, it’s called Sun Shooting Bow,” Bloody Monk explained. ”Ancients believed that the heavens were round and the earth was square, with the sun not far above their heads. This bow’s power could shoot arrows very far, leading them to believe it might shoot the sun. Actually, these are just exaggerations from people. Do you think that sounds plausible?”

Everyone shook their heads. Indeed, the ancients were prone to exaggeration in many matters, especially in naming; such instances were not uncommon.

The people of Sha Men spent over an hour traveling from the suburbs to West Hangzhou City District, where they first found a place to take a break. Bloody Monk instructed them to rest briefly there before heading back to Shenchuan City. Meanwhile, he took Shen Qingyi and single-handedly journeyed back to Shen Family Manor.

Bloody Monk himself was highly skilled and daring, obviously unafraid of the people at Shen Family Manor. Even if the manor was now full of skilled fighters, he might not win, but escaping would certainly not be a problem. However, his men would not be able to run away. So, he used Shen Qingyi as an amulet to escort everyone safely to the city, confirming that no one was tailing them, before letting them drive away, while he personally took Shen Qingyi to Shen Family Manor.

As Shen Tianjun had mentioned, Bloody Monk was a man who kept his promises. Since he had promised to deliver Shen Qingyi safely back to Shen Family Manor, there would be no mistake. He even didn’t dare to let Shen Qingyi return by herself, fearing she might encounter some danger along the way.

The distance from the city to Shen Family Manor, though not close, was nothing to Bloody Monk. Despite carrying someone on his shoulder, he swiftly arrived at the entrance of Shen Family Manor.

At this time, there were still several people standing at the gate of Shen Family Manor. Seeing Bloody Monk coming from afar, they were shocked, and instantly someone rushed inside to report to Shen Tianjun.

The Bloody Monk did not wish to linger here at the Shen Family Manor. He placed Shen Qingyi on the ground and pressed a point on the back of her head, causing her to gradually awaken.

”Miss Shen is returned to you. Tell Shen Tianjun that I fulfilled my promise,” the Bloody Monk loudly proclaimed, then directly turned around and left. This was the Shen Family Manor, and if those Shen Family masters came after him, he would be in trouble. Escaping wouldn’t be an easy task.

Seeing the Shen Family Manor, Shen Qingyi shivered inside. Remembering what had happened with Shen Qianyue made her truly frightened, and she hurriedly ran towards the Shen Family.

The Shen Family immediately rushed over, catching Shen Qingyi and taking her back to the Shen Family Manor.

Meanwhile, just as the Bloody Monk turned around and hadn’t walked far, someone stood out from the hillside beside him and loudly said, ”Sect Leader, what’s the rush? Since you’re here, why not come in for a chat over a cup of tea?”

Seeing this person, the Bloody Monk’s face suddenly changed. This person was none other than Prince Nalan of the Capital. His appearance here indicated that arrangements at the Shen Family Manor had been prepared long ago.

Shortly after Prince Nalan’s appearance, another person stood out from the other side, it was Helian Tiehua. He looked down at the Bloody Monk and said, ”Bloody Monk, I anticipated you would come to deliver the hostage. You and Shen have settled your scores, but you must give an account of your actions at the Shen Family Manor!”

Prince Nalan and Helian Tiehua were blocking the Bloody Monk’s escape route perfectly. The Bloody Monk’s face turned cold as he took a step back. He turned to see Shen Tianjun emerging from the Shen Family Manor entrance. Together with Prince Nalan and Helian Tiehua, they formed a triangle, encircling the Bloody Monk in the center. With these three masters forming a barrier, any thoughts of escape were impossible.

”Shen Tianjun, you’re despicable!” the Bloody Monk frowned and said, ”I personally delivered your granddaughter to ensure her safety. Yet you set this trap here, waiting for me. I once considered you a hero, yet you’re nothing but a shameless rogue!”

Shen Tianjun’s expression was calm as he said, ”Sect Leader, we don’t wish to trouble you. I once received your senior brother’s request to bring you to him. I am grateful for sending Qingyi back, but since you also took those three weapons from the Shen Family Manor, we might say we owe each other nothing. This time, I only hope the Sect Leader can put down the sword and embrace redemption, resolving all enmity.”

”What a joke!” the Bloody Monk laughed loudly, ”That old bald donkey Shijia couldn’t change me after all these years. Do you think one sentence from you can do the trick? Shen Tianjun, don’t flatter yourself so much. Whether it’s Buddha or demon, I don’t care, as long as I live freely. Don’t waste my time; either let me leave, or today I’ll dismantle your Shen Family Manor.”

Shen Tianjun sighed and said, ”I have no enmity with the Sect Leader, nor do I wish to become enemies. If the Sect Leader agrees to meet your senior brother after this incident, then I will allow the Sect Leader to leave.”

”What can he do to me if I meet him?” the Bloody Monk said, ”That old bald donkey made a bet with me and now lost so badly he doesn’t dare see me. Shen Tianjun, don’t worry about my business; it’s none of your concern.”

”Shen, why waste words with someone like him?” Prince Nalan shouted from afar, ”The Bloody Monk destroyed Xiaolin Temple single-handedly back then, killing countless lives. Later, he created Sha Men, causing endless bloodshed, becoming the martial arts world’s public enemy. Today, we three have the chance; we should uphold justice and disable him so he can never kill again!”

The Bloody Monk turned to glance at Prince Nalan and loudly said, ”Nalan Jingwei, I’ll remember you. If I survive today, I’ll make your Nalan Family suffer chaos!”

Prince Nalan’s expression remained unchanged, coldly speaking, ”You have no future left, Bloody Monk. Surrender and you can endure less pain!”

”Stop wasting words, come at me all three if you dare!” The Bloody Monk roared towards the sky, ”Beat me if you can!”

”Fine!” Helian Tiehua shouted and prepared to charge down, but Shen Tianjun suddenly rushed ahead and loudly said, ”We three would not oppress with numbers, Nalan, Helian brothers, I ask you to support me while I meet him.”

Saying this, Shen Tianjun charged towards the Bloody Monk. He saw that Helian Tiehua intended to strike, knowing it could lead to a fight until death. Shen Tianjun hurried forward to intervene before Helian Tiehua could unleash an attack against the Bloody Monk. His intention was not to harm him but to redeem him.