Chapter 130

Chapter 130: Chapter 129: The man in black was very powerful, Ye Tianchen not only engaged in a contest of pure strength with him, but in the end also used superpowers of the King Realm. The fierce battle with the man in black’s vigorous Inner Strength forced both of them back. The blue stone slabs throughout the whole small garden had all shattered, which was indicative of the terrifying power. Ye Tianchen’s arms were somewhat numb, while the man in black seemed as though nothing had happened at all.

Reborn from the apocalypse, this was the first time Ye Tianchen had fought such a master. There were no superpowers or powerful Ancient Martial Sect Absolute Skills used, the two were entirely reliant on their own formidable strength. One false move could have meant no burial upon death.

Ye Tianchen stood at the entrance of the villa’s garden, watching the man in black and another figure disappear into the night. He still felt that the voice of the person who rushed out last sounded very familiar, but for the life of him, he couldn’t recall who it was. He yawned, looked at the eight Blade Force members standing behind him, and said with a smile, "There’s no need to be so tense; no one will be coming back for a sneak attack. Everyone, rest up!"

After speaking, Ye Tianchen turned and went back to the villa bedroom to continue sleeping, while the eight Blade Force members stood even more vigilantly at eight positions around the villa, not even blinking. Their strength and rigorous training were evident, as the powerful attack from the man in black had put them under pressure. Now, how could they not be even more alert and guarded?

The strength of the man in black was undeniably formidable; Ye Tianchen had exerted his full power but still could not defeat him. The battle between Ye Tianchen and the man in black had not determined a victor, and it was after his rebirth that Ye Tianchen experienced his first battle without a conclusive outcome. It was clear the man in black was indeed strong.

If we’re to say that Ye Tianchen had some rascal traits and some terrifying Death God qualities, this statement would be spot on. After just enduring a fierce battle against a master like the man in black, he was still able to fall asleep. He crashed on the bed and started snoring loudly, and the night gradually returned to calm. The eight Blade Force members stationed below the villa, upon hearing Ye Tianchen’s snoring, were torn between laughter and admiration, respecting Ye Tianchen’s composure as a great leader. No matter how formidable the opponent, he faced them with equanimity and fearlessness!

At this time, in a dense thicket of grass, two people in black supported each other as they moved forward. The man being helped was the one who had just battled Ye Tianchen. The figure helping him, who appeared somewhat petite in black attire, had already removed their black veil. Had Ye Tianchen seen it, he would have been absolutely taken aback, because the person who had rescued the man in black was none other than Xie Yuhe.

Without a doubt, the one who had fought dozens of rounds with Ye Tianchen without defeat and had shattered the entire small garden’s blue stone slabs was Xie Yuhe’s senior brother Jiang An.

"Cough, cough..."

Jiang An covered his chest and almost collapsed to the ground, coughing violently. Xie Yuhe, in great alarm, quickly squatted down to support Jiang An and asked, "Senior brother, senior brother, are you alright?"

"I’m, I’m fine. There’s an abandoned tile house up ahead, help me over there to rest..." Jiang An’s face was somewhat pale, but he still forced out a faint smile. He didn’t want his little junior sister Xie Yuhe to worry.

"Okay!"

Xie Yuhe didn’t understand what had happened to her senior brother. He had been fine just moments before, but suddenly clutched his chest as if he had been critically wounded. Her heart was filled with urgency and sadness. Ever since she was little, senior brother Jiang An had always taken care of her. Jiang An was very skilled and had always protected her. Xie Yuhe had never seen her senior brother injured, let alone so severely. The relationship they had since childhood wasn’t of a romantic nature, but in her anxiety, she was close to crying.

Supported by Xie Yuhe, Jiang An walked about a hundred meters more and sat down beside an abandoned tile house. Jiang An held his chest with his right hand, his face pale, as sweat kept pouring from his forehead, clearly showing signs of a severe injury.

"Senior brother, senior brother, what’s wrong with you..." Xie Yuhe expressed in panic, her eyes reddening, about to cry.

"It’s nothing..."

Pfft!

Before he could finish speaking, Jiang An spat out a mouthful of blood, leaving Xie Yuhe visibly shaken. Xie Yuhe was indeed an assassin, but as Jiang An said, her greatest flaw was her kindness. She was too kind-hearted to be a true assassin. She couldn’t bring herself to kill, and she retained the innocence of a girl. This is why whenever their master assigned a mission, Jiang An would always come forward to shield Xie Yuhe, fearing that if she failed to complete a task, she would be punished by their master. He genuinely loved his little junior sister.

"Senior brother, senior brother..."

Xie Yuhe broke down in tears, not having expected Jiang An to be so seriously wounded that he would cough up blood. It must mean that his internal organs were damaged. Any martial artist knew that external injuries were easy to treat and heal, but internal injuries were the most difficult. At best, they could lead to a lifetime of incapacity, and at worst, they could be fatal in a short time.

"No, no problem, I feel much better now. Just now, a mouthful of foul blood was stuck in my chest, too uncomfortable..." Jiang An wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his sleeve and forced a smile.

"Big Senior Brother..." Xie Yuhe looked at Jiang An with tears brimming in her eyes.

"Heh, I underestimated Ye Tianchen. He’s really strong. I went all out and still couldn’t kill him, didn’t even injure him. This guy is terrifyingly strong!" In Jiang An’s eyes, a trace of indignation showed, along with a hint of unwillingness as he spoke.

"Big Senior Brother, why be so foolish? Going in there by yourself was just too dangerous..." Xie Yuhe said with a bit of blame.

"Little Junior Sister, I wanted to help you by killing Ye Tianchen, so you could come back to the Sect with me. Otherwise, Master would be truly angry, and even you would be punished!" Jiang An looked seriously at his junior sister, Xie Yuhe, and said.

"Big Senior Brother, you... you shouldn’t have risked it; it was too dangerous. Ye Tianchen is already so strong, and that place is full of experts. If anything had happened to you, I would have felt guilty for the rest of my life!" Xie Yuhe said anxiously.

"Little Junior Sister, ever since we were young, it’s always been Big Senior Brother who’s protected you, taking the hit for you in any trouble. Whoever dares to bully you, I’ll kill them!" Jiang An couldn’t help but smile faintly as he spoke.

"Big Senior Brother, you should use your Inner Strength to recuperate. I’ll stand guard for you!" Xie Yuhe suggested, seeing that Jiang An might be seriously injured.

"Mm!"

Jiang An nodded and didn’t say much more. Indeed, it wasn’t the time for talk. The battle he had just had with Ye Tianchen, especially the last move, he had used his most powerful fierce Inner Strength, thinking he could take Ye Tianchen by surprise. However, when his fists collided with Ye Tianchen’s palms, it felt like striking an immovable mountain, the force of the impact was so shocking that it rattled him.

During the final move, Jiang An had given his all, and Ye Tianchen had also unleashed the superpower of the King Realm; otherwise, it wouldn’t have been possible for him to repel Jiang An and risk getting severely injured himself. At that moment, Ye Tianchen felt his arms ache and almost go numb. As for Jiang An standing there, although he looked unmoved and uninjured on the surface, the collision of their massive strengths had already injured his internal organs; he just forcibly endured it. Otherwise, with Ye Tianchen’s skills, once he couldn’t stand his ground, death was certain.

An hour later, Jiang An opened his eyes, with Xie Yuhe having remained by his side the whole time, fearing a pursuit from Ye Tianchen. Fortunately, Ye Tianchen did not follow. During that hour, Jiang An had been circulating his Inner Strength within his body to heal. In fact, many people think that the practice of martial artists healing through cultivation is mystical, but it’s not so inconceivable. Anyone who has practiced the Absolute Skill of an Ancient Martial Sect and has reached the point of having Inner Strength, as long as they focus, can sense a warm current flowing within their body. By guiding this warm current with their mind to the injured area and regulating their breath, they can stop the bleeding quickly, and the wound will heal significantly.

Seeing that Big Senior Brother’s face was no longer so pale and that there were no more bloodstains at the corners of his mouth, Xie Yuhe felt much more relieved. She had truly been afraid that Jiang An, because of her, would face some life-threatening danger. After all, Big Senior Brother had always been very protective of her since they were children, just like her own elder brother. The bond between them was also very deep.

"Big Senior Brother, you’re alright now, aren’t you?" Xie Yuhe asked with concern.

"I’m fine now, Little Junior Sister. Ye Tianchen, that kid, is very strong, unimaginably so. I think we can’t kill him in the short term, we should head back to the Sect!" Jiang An said with a wry smile.

"Big Senior Brother, I don’t want to go back so soon, I want to stay in the Capital City and have fun for a bit," Xie Yuhe pouted cutely.

"Little Junior Sister, this is Master’s command. If you don’t go back, I’m afraid you’ll be punished," Jiang An urged with concern.

Xie Yuhe was startled for a moment. She knew that although their master was very indulgent with her, it was inevitable that his orders must not be disobeyed—otherwise, how could he discipline the other disciples? But this time, she really wanted to stay in the Capital City for a while, not only to teach Ye Tianchen a lesson but also because the competition among the four beauties from the Ancient Martial Sects was imminent. According to her knowledge, apart from herself, Dongfang Meng had already arrived in the Capital City. Once the other two arrived, they would meet at the designated place to compete. It was not only a contest to determine who was the best but also a chance to glorify their own Sects.

"Big Senior Brother, please tell Master that after this competition, I will return. I will definitely win and bring glory to our Sect!" Xie Yuhe looked at her Big Senior Brother, Jiang An, and said earnestly.

"Little Junior Sister, Master is worried that you will lose this time, which is why he doesn’t want you to go. This competition isn’t just a match; it’s a life-and-death situation, too dangerous..." Jiang An urged anxiously.

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