Super Combat Soldier
Chapter 683 - 682 【Two Powerful Forces in Pursuit】

Chapter 683: Chapter 682 【Two Powerful Forces in Pursuit】

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Earth was once a planet perfectly suited for cultivation, where countless mighty cultivators with unmatched skills could destroy heavens, pluck stars, and perform feats beyond imagination. However, no one knows why it has changed to its current state. Apart from a few hidden Ancient Martial World elements and ancient sects and masters, there are no longer places with the spiritual energy suitable for cultivation. What was ancient Earth really like? What kind of disaster had befallen it? Had those peerless, mighty beings, who traversed realms, really left Earth for the legendary Emperor Star or other planets suitable for cultivation? These are the secrets of ancient Earth, an exploration of what calamity had befallen an ancient era of prosperous cultivation...

Ye Tianchen had transformed from a mere Superpower User in this Martial Arts Great World to a prominent Martial Arts Practitioner of today. This evolution was in response to the changing times, a choice he couldn’t avoid. Even on Earth, the Divine Arts left by the absolute skills of Martial Arts outweighed those of Superpower Users. Master Fang Zheng had sacrificed his life to gain Ye Tianchen’s current identity as a Martial Artist, epitomizing selflessness and spiritual emptiness, perhaps foreseeing some events.

After evading the assassination by the Five Poison Seven Sons, Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng traveled overnight towards the direction of the Huashan Sect. Staying near the lake was definitely not an option as the Five Poison Seven Sons might quickly catch onto them and launch a counterattack. Given Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng’s current strength, it was not advisable to confront the Five Poison Seven Sons directly. Moreover, a major meeting of the Ancient Martial World was about to be convened. At Shaolin Temple, Master Fang Zheng had already passed away, and they needed to hurry to meet the senior from Huashan Sect, Feng Qingyang, and Daoist One Sword from the Wudang Sect.

Sure enough, after Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng had just left the lake, the Five Poison Seven Sons appeared again at the lake. The leader, with a cold look, glanced at the wet marks on the lakeside and clenched his fists tightly, fiercely saying, "Just as I expected, that couple was hiding under the lake. They must have heard our conversation!"

"Boss, we should chase them now, it’s not too late!" another angrily said.

"Chase? Where? This Ancient Martial World is vast, it’s like finding a needle in a haystack with just the seven of us. But I do have a good idea..." the leader of the Five Poison Seven Sons suddenly said with a cold laugh.

"What do you mean, boss?"

"Ye Tianchen entered the Ancient Martial World, and he’s with Dongfang Meng, the female disciple of the Ancient Tomb Sect. It seems they have a special relationship. Ye Tianchen had once killed two outstanding disciples of the Sword Control Sect. If we..." the leader of the Five Poison Seven Sons’s eyes suddenly turned vicious.

"Right, the Sword Control Sect is also a long-standing sect, especially known for its Sword Energy Skill that dominates the Ancient Martial World. Ye Tianchen killed Xiao Yuan, the eldest disciple of the Sword Control Sect, and second disciple Chen Hui. The Sect Leader of Sword Control Sect will definitely not let them go, and Sword Control Sect will also participate in the great meeting of the Ancient Martial World. We can kill them by using others..."

"Ye Tianchen will definitely come to save his sworn brother Tian Boguang, while Tian Boguang is in the hands of Bei Lengshi. Bei Lengshi is definitely going to kill Tian Boguang to establish his authority. At this meeting of the Ancient Martial World, we will definitely be able to kill Ye Tianchen."

The leader of the Five Poison Seven Sons, upon hearing his junior brothers’ discussion, walked to the lakeside. His right index finger gently touched the water, turning it completely black. Fish and shrimp began to churn violently, all poisoned to death. He said fiercely, "Ye Tianchen dare to offend our Five Poison Sect, that is courting death. To become sworn brothers with Tian Boguang is to make an enemy of the entire Ancient Martial World. No matter how powerful he is, how inscrutable, he must die!"

"With the combined pursuit by our Five Poison Sect and Sword Control Sect, even ten Ye Tianchen’s would die!"

Meanwhile, Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng, traveling by night, used Qi Manipulation Flight heading in the direction of the Huashan Sect, which is also located in the Ancient Martial World area of Song Mountain. This sealed area of the Ancient Martial World included Songshan Sect, Shaolin Temple, and Huashan Sect among the great Ancient Martial Sects, and various other Ancient Martial Sects like the Five Poison Sect, Sword Control Sect, and so on.

Ye Tianchen was using Divine Movement Skill, moving very fast, while Dongfang Meng employed the "Jade Maiden Heart Scripture" for the Qi Manipulation Flying Skill, closely following behind Ye Tianchen. They were headed toward the Huashan Sect.

"What’s going on?" Dongfang Meng, seeing Ye Tianchen who was flying ahead suddenly stop, caught up and asked.

"Hold on, I sense some killing intent ahead!" Ye Tianchen furrowed his brow, his Divine Sense at this moment was also exceptionally strong, and he had a bad premonition.

"Killing intent? I don’t..."

"Be careful!"

Just as Dongfang Meng’s puzzled words were unfinished, Ye Tianchen suddenly turned around, grabbed Dongfang Meng, and disappeared from the spot, rushing towards the front at an extremely fast speed, pushing the limits of the Divine Movement Skill.

Swish, swish, swish... A few flying swords tore through the sky, directly ripping the air apart and turning into several fierce sword energies, chasing after Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng with an immensely powerful force. Dongfang Meng had not yet reacted to what was happening when Ye Tianchen already made his move. He threw a punch towards the front, shattering the oncoming sword energies and, disregarding the ones chasing from behind, grabbed Dongfang Meng’s hand and quickly fled forward.

Dongfang Meng blinked, furrowing her brow, wondering why they were suddenly under attack by several flying swords. Her heart skipped a beat seeing the powerful sword energies and the divine arts of sword control. Could it be... Truly, misfortunes never come singly. This time, both she and Ye Tianchen might really face a life-and-death situation within the Ancient Martial World!

Boom!

Using the Jade Maiden Palm Skill, Dongfang Meng sent out a palm strike as gentle as a flutter, intending to shatter the continuously pursuing sword energies. To her surprise, her full-force strike did not affect the fierce sword energy at all. The sword energy, like a shooting star, kept following them, kicking up rocks and dust as it passed.

"Such terrifying sword energy..." Dongfang Meng couldn’t help but exclaim in amazement.

"It must be people from the Sword Control Sect. It seems that our arrival in this Ancient Martial realm has already been leaked. Aside from the Five Poison Sect people who are after us, the Sword Control Sect also sent people here. It looks like they won’t let us go either!" Ye Tianchen said.

"What should we do? We can’t head to the Huashan Sect now. It would bring disaster to them. Master Feng Qingyang is highly respected and has always stayed out of the conflicts of the Ancient Martial World. The disciples of the Huashan Sect also strictly abide by the sect rules and avoid unwarranted killing. We can’t be the culprits!" Even now, Dongfang Meng was thinking of others.

"Let’s run first. We’re no match for the wielder of this sword energy. We can only escape for now. Hold tight to my hand, I’m going to use the Divine Movement Skill with all my strength..."

As the words left Ye Tianchen’s mouth, he tightly grabbed Dongfang Meng’s hand, invigorating the Martial Arts True Power within his dantian. In an instant, it filled his meridians and blood, and he disappeared from the spot. The fierce sword energy, unstoppable, pierced through a small hill, destroying it completely, and then lost track of Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng.

Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng had absolutely not expected that right after they had escaped the pursuit of the Five Poison Sect’s Seven Sons, a powerful Slaughter Sword Energy would strike, seemingly unstoppable. Had not the sword energies that met them head-on been weak enough for Ye Tianchen to shatter with a full-force punch, the danger would have been real for them both.

In terms of combat experience, Ye Tianchen was neither arrogant nor reckless. He could feel the fierce killing sword energy behind him. It was formidable to deal with. Even though he had blocked and destroyed it, the master of that sword energy would surely arrive soon. The cultivation and strength of that person were definitely above him and Dongfang Meng, maybe even beyond the two of them combined.

Swish!

A sword light flashed out, revealing two figures standing in the dark sky, both bent slightly over. A flying sword returned to the hand of one of them, who then frowned and remarked, "They actually got away!"

"We underestimated Ye Tianchen’s strength. He actually knows the Divine Movement Skill. It seems difficult to pursue him now."

"What surprises me is that the punch he used to break our prepared sword energies wasn’t using superpower but Martial Arts True Power. What’s going on with that?"

"No matter what, Ye Tianchen killed Chen Hui and Xiao Yuan, and as elders of the Sword Control Sect, it is our duty to uphold the sect’s reputation. He must die!"

"I heard he also killed Chen Du from the Five Poison Sect. The Five Poison Sect has already sent out the Five Poison Seven Sons to hunt him down."

"This rookie in the Ancient Martial World really doesn’t understand the severity of this realm. No individual dares to offend a sect handed down from ancient times, but it seems he is determined to antagonize the entire Ancient Martial World."

"Let’s go. Seeing the direction they’re heading, they’re likely headed to Mount Hua. There’s a good chance they’re going to seek out Feng Qingyang. We can intercept them there!"

The two elders from the Sword Control Sect personally took action; immediately mobilizing and searching when they heard that Ye Tianchen had entered this realm. Ye Tianchen’s killing of Chen Hui and Xiao Yuan was a debt that could not be settled easily. Between him, the Sword Control Sect, and the Five Poison Sect, a fight to the death was inevitable. If not for these two elders underestimating Ye Tianchen’s strength, Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng might have already been torn apart by the sword energy. Facing the pursuit of the Sword Control Sect and the Five Poison Sect, both powerful sects handed down from ancient times, could Ye Tianchen and Dongfang Meng survive? (To be continued. If you enjoy this novel, you are welcome to recommend and vote for it at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read on m.qidian.com.)