Urban Martial Saint

The Sect Master walked into the inner chamber and returned shortly, holding a box over half a meter long. This box, when viewed from the outside, appeared ancient, almost like an antique. Judging by the size, it must contain the Heavenly Cluster Clouds.

As soon as the box was brought out, everyone’s attention was immediately drawn to it. The five ”Elders” nearly held their breath, staring at the box in the Sect Master’s hands.

The Sect Master, still unaware of any irregularity, carried the box to the center of the room and opened it. At the moment the box was opened, everyone caught a scent of blood, as if a beast that had killed countless times had been released. Just this aura of blood was enough to make one’s heart pound with fear!

On closer inspection, inside the box lay a bone stick about half a meter long. The bone stick was only as thick as an adult’s thumb, and its surface was entirely black, not white. This black bone stick exuded a bloodthirsty aura that left one no room to underestimate it.

It seems that this black bone stick is the Heavenly Cluster Clouds, and it’s fortunate that Ye Qing didn’t reveal the bone stick he had found; if someone saw it, they would undoubtedly recognize at first glance that it was a counterfeit.

”Five Elders, come, let me first help expel the poison for you!” The Sect Master took out the bone stick, intending to detoxify the leading ”Great Elder.” However, before he could hand it over, the ”Great Elder” reached out and snatched the bone stick away.

”Great Elder, what are you...” The Sect Master was stunned. The Heavenly Cluster Clouds belonged to the Sect Master and were always held by him, following the Iga-ryu tradition. Although the Great Elder had the most authority, he was absolutely forbidden from touching the Heavenly Cluster Clouds. This was a rule of Iga-ryu. Yet now, the Great Elder had seized the Heavenly Cluster Clouds. What was going on?

”Hahaha...” The Great Elder threw his head back and laughed heartily. Without the slightest roughness, the sound of laughter made the Sect Master’s face change once again. He pointed at the Great Elder, his voice trembling, ”You... your voice...”

”My voice has never been hoarse!”

The ”Great Elder” laughed and said to the Sect Master, ”Still don’t understand what’s happening?”

The Sect Master stared at the ”Great Elder” for a while, then looked at the four ”Elders” who were also laughing behind him, and his face turned ashen as he gritted his teeth, ”You... you’re all impostors!”

”Realizing it only now, isn’t it too late?” One ”Elder” sneered sharply. Immediately, this ”Elder” wiped his face a few times, causing debris to fall and his appearance to transform from the previous ”Elder” into someone else entirely.

Seeing this person, Huangfu Ziyu, who had been utterly confused, changed her expression in surprise, ”Bloody Senior!”

This ”Elder” was none other than the Sect Master of Sha Men, Bloody Monk!

The Blood Robe Sect Leader looked at Huangfu Ziyu and said, ”Young girl, Ye Qing sent me to rescue you!”

Upon seeing Bloody Monk, Huangfu Ziyu was overjoyed. Hearing his words made her even more elated, ”Ye Qing... How is he now?”

”He’s doing well, otherwise, how could we come to save you?” The Blood Robe Sect Leader smiled, turning to the other ”Elders.”

As Bloody Monk removed his disguise, the other ”Elders” also wiped their faces, revealing their true identities. These individuals, led by the ”Great Elder,” were in fact Southern Fist King Shen Tianjun, followed by Great General Helian Tiehua. The other two were Wolf Monk and Ding Lianshun.

To rescue Huangfu Ziyu, Ye Qing gathered these six individuals, and before the Twelve Green Halls departed, he specially discussed this with Ding Lianshun. Although there were significant grudges between the Seven Rudders of Hong Alliance and the Twelve Green Halls, Ye Qing and Ding Lianshun Yin Xianzi had maintained quite a good relationship. Especially since Ye Qing had saved the lives of Ding Lianshun and Yin Xianzi, Ding Lianshun was undoubtedly duty-bound to stay and help.

During these few days, Ding Lianshun did not reside in the Seven Rudders of Hong Alliance but stayed outside. He only arrived when Ye Qing needed assistance and disguised himself as an Elder, accompanying Shen Tianjun and the others.

Seeing these several people, Huangfu Ziyu was even more overjoyed and quickly said, ”Master, Uncle Helian, Senior Wolf Monk, Senior Ding, so it’s you!”

”And the Purple Robe Lama as well, but he was captured by the Wanyan Family!” Ding Lianshun shouted, ”Shen, once we’re done here, shall we go look for the Purple-robed Elder?”

Shen Tianjun nodded and said, ”We definitely need to find him, but there’s no need to worry too much. The Purple-robed Elder has considerable strength and exceptional qinggong. If there is danger, he should certainly be able to escape!”

The Seventh Elder was the Purple Robe Lama in disguise. When the members of the Wanyan Family captured him, the others did not interfere for two reasons: first, to avoid ruining the plan, and second, because the Purple Robe Lama’s qinggong was superb. Even if the Wanyan Family wanted to deal with him, the Purple Robe Lama would surely be able to escape. After all, his Crossing the River with a Reed is known to be the strongest qinggong.

”It’s you all!” The Sect Master took a sharp breath, clenching his teeth, ”Didn’t you already go to Mount Tai?”

”Since we can disguise ourselves here, can’t we have someone take our form and go to Mount Tai?” Shen Tianjun said softly.

”Again with disguises!” The Sect Master was even more furious, clenching his teeth as he glared at them, he said in a deep voice, ”You’re here, then... what happened to our Iga-ryu elders?”

Shen Tianjun replied, ”Unfortunately, they have died within the Tomb of Ghost Valley Master, they didn’t make it out alive!”

”Dead!?” The Sect Master’s eyes widened, taking a moment to recover his senses: ”Did you… did you kill them?”

”Humph, more than half died at the hands of the Church, and the rest were killed by the mechanisms within the Tomb of Ghost Valley Master. What does it have to do with us?” Wolf Monk said in a deep voice, ”If you want revenge, find the people from the Church!”

”The Church!?” The Sect Master’s expression turned cold, his face changing several times, no one knew what he was thinking.

Seeing the situation, Bloody Monk said straightforwardly, ”Why waste words with him, these Iga-ryu people are too despicable, let’s just kill them!”

This was truly Bloody Monk’s style. As soon as he finished speaking, he directly charged forward, throwing a heavy punch straight at the Sect Master.

Facing this mighty blow from Bloody Monk, the Sect Master’s expression also changed, he gritted his teeth and launched a punch in retaliation, directly colliding with Bloody Monk’s fist. The two fists crashed together, forcing Bloody Monk to step back, while the Sect Master only swayed slightly. The difference in strength between them was very clear—the Sect Master was actually stronger than Bloody Monk!

Seeing such a situation, everyone present was shocked. Bloody Monk’s strength is among the absolute top masters, who would have thought that the Sect Master’s strength exceeds even his. No wonder Wen’er’s mother previously said the Sect Master is very strong, it seems it was true. Constantly carrying the Heavenly Cluster Clouds, practicing martial arts under its power, his strength is truly formidable. Although he hasn’t broken through the pinnacle barrier, he’s rare to meet an opponent in the pinnacle realm.

Bloody Monk’s attack failed, but he was not discouraged at all. Instead, he roared furiously, attacking the Sect Master again. This is Bloody Monk’s character, even if he is outmatched, he won’t concede, growing stronger with strength, fighting more vigorously!

Despite the Sect Master’s strength, facing someone like Bloody Monk, he found himself extremely helpless. After exchanging dozens of moves with Bloody Monk, even though he kept pressing Bloody Monk down, defeating him was impossible. Moreover, what’s most bothersome for him is that there are four other peak masters watching. If they all rush in, he won’t be able to escape unscathed today.

”You despicable China pigs, how dare you use such shameless tricks to deceive me!” The Sect Master shouted angrily, ”Fine, all of you come at me, since you can do such despicable things, what else can’t you do!”

The Sect Master knew he couldn’t fight against so many people, so he used provoking tactics, hoping to make them feel embarrassed to attack together.

In fact, under such circumstances, though everyone could see Bloody Monk being overpowered by the Sect Master, they really felt embarrassed to strike together. They were all long-established masters and respected their identities, thus couldn’t stoop to gang up. Even if the Sect Master hadn’t said those words, they indeed wouldn’t attack together!

”Don’t move, I’m sufficient on my own!” Bloody Monk also shouted loudly, though outmatched, he showed no intention to ask for help.

Upon hearing Bloody Monk’s words, everyone felt even more embarrassed to act. Shen Tianjun glanced at the group and said loudly, ”In that case, we’ll form a defensive line for Blood Robe Sect Leader. Today, no matter what, we can’t let the Iga-ryu Sect Master escape!”

Since the crowd had already decided to make a move, they were prepared to thoroughly resolve the situation with Iga-ryu, lest the Sect Master attacks people close to Ye Qing next time. As he had captured Huangfu Ziyu this time, who knows if he’ll try to capture Ye Qing’s parents next time. Therefore, this person must die this time, by whatever means. The group had already made up their minds that they wouldn’t let the Iga-ryu Sect Master leave today!

Listening to Shen Tianjun’s words, everyone scattered to block all exits. This way, even if the Iga-ryu Sect Master wanted to flee, he couldn’t get away. Moreover, considering the current situation, even if Bloody Monk is defeated, the others would take turns to attack, ensuring that they would kill the Iga-ryu Sect Master this time!