Urban Martial Saint

”To receive praise from the Great General, I consider a lifelong comfort!” Bloody Monk glanced at Helian Tiehua and said loudly, ”However, we are ultimately not of the same path. The Heaven, Earth, and Man Three Gates is something I am determined to obtain. Although we fight side by side today, the next time we meet, I’m afraid it will be with swords drawn. Great General, the journey ahead is fraught with difficulties, take care of yourself!”

”Once the matter of the Heaven, Earth, and Man Three Gates is settled, we will certainly meet again!” Helian Tiehua laughed heartily, clasped his fists towards Bloody Monk, and said, ”At that time, we shall drink three cups with the Sect Leader!”

Bloody Monk shook his head, ”I can kill three people, but drinking isn’t possible!”

Helian Tiehua laughed, ”Hahaha, tea will do as well!”

A rare smile finally appeared on Bloody Monk’s face, he did not speak again, passed by Ye Qing, directly walked over to the people of Sha Men, and led them away first.

Watching the members of Sha Men leave, Helian Tiehua then sighed softly, shook his head and said, ”Among the heroes of the world, the only one who aligns with my intentions is this person. It’s a pity we cannot become friends, such a regret!”

Looking at Bloody Monk’s back, Ye Qing felt the same excitement and agitation in his heart. This person, though both righteous and evil, only made him more captivating.

Among the Five Unmatches of the World, the Southern Fist King Shen Tianjun is considered the most famous and most revered because he has almost no shortcomings. However, although he is revered, he doesn’t inspire people to willingly risk their lives for him like Bloody Monk does, which is the charisma that sets Bloody Monk apart from others!

After the members of Sha Men dispersed, the people from the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance also tidied up and hurried back via carriage.

In this commotion, the Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance actually did not suffer much loss, but the one who suffered the most was naturally Prince Wan Yan. He brought so many subordinates, and the hidden strengths of the Wanyan Family, eight Supreme Elders, all perished here. Next were the subordinates of Prince Nalan, Huang Yidao was killed by Ye Qing, and in the midst, some others died in the chaos.

As for the scattered forces, a few leading figures were killed by Bloody Monk, but he didn’t particularly make things difficult for the others.

Although the people of Sha Men were seriously injured, there were no fatalities among them. The Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance did lose some people, but many died at the hands of Sha Men or Ye Qing, which was indeed frustrating.

Of course, even though there was anger in the hearts of the Seven Families now, they didn’t dare say anything. Firstly, Ye Qing’s strength had surged to the point of easily dealing with top-level masters. Secondly, Huangfu Ziyu, holding the Sun Shooting Bow, stood right there, and having witnessed its power just now, who dared to utter a word?

Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu, both now possessing strength comparable to the Five Unmatches, naturally walked together with Helian Tiehua. As for the others, even top-level masters could only look up to them from afar. After all, the gap between top-level masters and peak masters was simply too vast.

”You mean a masked man in black, with strength comparable to a peak master, appeared and rescued Wan Yan Zong?”

Hearing Huangfu Ziyu’s account of pursuing Prince Wan Yan, Helian Tiehua immediately frowned, showing obvious amazement on his face.

”Yes, and this person’s movement technique was extremely peculiar. The sword in his hand also appeared quite unique, very narrow, almost like a sword, yet curved.” Huangfu Ziyu added.

”A narrow knife!?” A gleam of insight flashed in Helian Tiehua’s eyes as he asked, ”Is the handle very long?”

”Yes, both hands can’t fully grip it!” Huangfu Ziyu was taken aback, curiously asking, ”Uncle Helian, do you know about this knife?”

Helian Tiehua said, ”According to your description, this shouldn’t be a knife from our Huaxia, but a type of knife passed down from Japan!”

”Japan?” Huangfu Ziyu and Ye Qing exchanged glances, both filled with astonishment, realizing this matter unexpectedly involved Japan as well?

”It seems the emergence of the Sun Shooting Bow truly attracts all kinds of strange characters!” Helian Tiehua said, ”Moreover, judging by what you described, it’s likely that this person is using Japanese ninjutsu. In Japan, there are some escape techniques, just as you described, that are elusive and eerie in movement. However, this fundamentally differs from the Invisibility Sorcery of Nanyang, for these escape techniques are actually blinding methods that even the Netherworld Taoist can perform. However, the Netherworld Taoist’s strength is too weak, even if he uses this blinding method, you can still clearly sense his position. But if a true master performs it, it’s not the same, just like you mentioned earlier, if it weren’t for the power waves sensed by the Sun Shooting Bow, you wouldn’t have been able to dodge even a single attack from him!”

Huangfu Ziyu nodded, she did not deny this as she had witnessed that person’s strength firsthand.

”So, this person is a Japanese ninja?” Ye Qing frowned and said, ”But why would a Japanese ninja come to rescue Wan Yan Zong?”

”This person may not necessarily be a Japanese ninja, or he may have just learned Japanese ninjutsu. Moreover, when this person acted, he deliberately concealed his martial arts, likely fearing others would discern his identity.” Helian Tiehua paused for a moment, and then said, ”I suspect that the strength of the Wanyan Family is not as simple as it appears on the surface. Their family must have other hidden strengths. Maybe even Wan Yan Zong himself is unaware of this matter!”

”Is that so?” Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu were both surprised. This suggests that the Wanyan Family really should not be underestimated.

”By the way, Zi Yu, be very careful if you see that black-clad masked man again next time!” Helian Tiehua suddenly said.

”Why?” Huangfu Ziyu asked in surprise, ”He’s not my match!”

”He just didn’t want to fight you today, not that he couldn’t beat you,” Helian Tiehua said. ”The knife in his hand is no ordinary knife!”

”Indeed, his knife should also be a very powerful famed instrument,” Huangfu Ziyu said. ”Even my air arrow couldn’t damage the knife at all, it must be extraordinary. Can people from Japan forge famed instruments too?”

Helian Tiehua said, ”The forging techniques of Japan were originally passed down from our Huaxia. It’s not surprising that they can forge famed instruments. In Japan’s history, there have been some powerful famed instruments, and this knife is likely the most renowned Demon Blade Muramasa!”

”Demon Blade Muramasa?” Ye Qing and Huangfu Ziyu were both astonished again. Ye Qing asked, ”Does this knife really exist?”

”What? You know about this knife?” Huangfu Ziyu asked in surprise.

Ye Qing said, ”I’ve read some history before, which recorded it. Demon Blade Muramasa is the most famous knife in Japan, but it’s also said to be an ominous blade. It’s powerful, but it devours its owner. Several owners in the past didn’t meet a good end, so it’s also called the Evil Blade or Demon Blade!”

”Is there really such a thing?” Huangfu Ziyu turned to Helian Tiehua in amazement.

”That’s right!” Helian Tiehua nodded and said, ”Demon Blade Muramasa is indeed the most sinister knife in Japan, even more sinister than the Ink Pattern Black Gold Blade. Moreover, the most significant feature of Demon Blade Muramasa is that it can gain powerful strength through devouring its master. It’s like the Blood Curse of Southeast Asian Sorcerers, gaining power through self-mutilation. Zi Yu, that black-clad masked man’s main purpose is probably to save Wan Yan Zong, not to kill you. Otherwise, if he had severed his arm and activated the power of Demon Blade Muramasa, you might not have survived!”

”Is there really such a sinister knife in the world?” Huangfu Ziyu was also stunned.

”There are plenty of sinister things,” Helian Tiehua glanced at the Sun Shooting Bow in Huangfu Ziyu’s hand and said, ”Actually, in the eyes of the Japanese, the Sun Shooting Bow is truly sinister.”

”That’s true,” Ye Qing nodded. If he hadn’t seen the Sun Shooting Bow with his own eyes, he wouldn’t have believed that such a strange bow could exist in the world. It could shoot without an arrow, counteract human gravity, make people float in the air, and the bow itself was weightless. These were completely against science, but now Ye Qing had to accept these facts.

After a while, the Seven Rudders of the Hong Alliance also packed up, and everyone headed to the manor of the Seven Families by car.

Ye Qing, Huangfu Ziyu, and Helian Tiehua were in one car, still discussing what had just happened. Ye Qing suddenly remembered something and said urgently, ”Wait a minute, I still need to get something.”

”What is it?” Helian Tiehua asked in surprise.

”A map,” Ye Qing said, instructing the driver in front to turn around and head towards the direction where he had hidden the map.

Before meeting that bishop and earl, Ye Qing had hidden the map in the bushes. Afterward, he was knocked unconscious by that bishop breaking his meridians and was in a coma for a whole day. After waking up, he had been busy until now. Now, having some free time, he remembered the map. Although he didn’t know exactly what the map was about, he did know it was important since those foreigners were desperately searching for it. So, he planned to retrieve it for further study.

Now that the Sun Shooting Bow was already in Huangfu Ziyu’s hands, and the other masters had gradually left, the grassland was tranquil. Helian Tiehua did not stop him. They brought a group of people to the place where Ye Qing hid the map. Ye Qing personally got out of the car to search, but after rummaging for a long time among the bushes, he still couldn’t find the map.

”Ye, is it really hidden here?” Huangfu Zilong and his sister were also helping Ye Qing search, and after a long time finding nothing, Huangfu Zilong couldn’t help but ask.

”It’s right here,” Ye Qing said. ”I remember clearly; it was hidden in this spot!”

”So what’s going on now?” Huangfu Zilong asked in surprise, ”Could someone have taken it?”

”No way?” Ye Qing frowned slightly. At that time, after hiding the map well, he deliberately ran forward a bit to avoid the place where he hid the map. The range of bushes here was extensive, and that bishop and earl had no idea where he hid the map, so they couldn’t have found it.”

”What exactly did you hide here?” Helian Tiehua asked, ”Is it critical?”

”I don’t actually know what it is...” Ye Qing paused and looked at Helian Tiehua, ”But those foreigners attached great importance to this item!”

”Which foreigners?” Helian Tiehua was first stunned, then his expression changed, and he said in a deep voice, ”You... you mean the Church people?”