Super Combat Soldier
Chapter 724 - 723: [Life and Death Unpredictable, Hanging by a Thread]

Chapter 724: Chapter 723: [Life and Death Unpredictable, Hanging by a Thread]

Zhang Ruotong appeared, unexpectedly before the "Divine Calculation" of the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect, which left people somewhat surprised and with many more questions they wanted to understand and know.

As it turned out, Zhang Ruotong was not the biological granddaughter of Zhang Yide, but a baby girl abandoned and found by Zhang Yide while traversing the Ancient Martial World twenty years ago. Although the Divine Calculation had been in seclusion, he was not unaware of the outside world, and had sent the master of Tianshuang’er, who was also his disciple, to find Zhang Yide and tell him that the Divine Calculation wished to take Zhang Ruotong into the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect. However, at that time, Zhang Yide did not want to send Zhang Ruotong to the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect; he simply wanted her to live a peaceful life away from further strife, which would be a fitting tribute to her biological parents.

This was the reason why Zhang Yide brought Zhang Ruotong to live in the Mortal World, until he discovered her constitution and understood that some things are destined and cannot be escaped. In the end, he also had to leave the Mortal World. He had a matter that he had to resolve, and his lifespan was nearly at its end. Not being from the Ancient Martial World and without the help of any Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, Zhang Yide lived for over two hundred years, which was a very remarkable feat in the Ancient Martial World of today.

"Wait a minute!" the Divine Calculation called out as he saw Zhang Ruotong turn to leave.

"Senior Divine Calculation, are you willing to take Ruotong as your disciple?" Zhang Ruotong asked, turning around with a hint of joy.

To tell the truth, ever since leaving the Zhang family compound and entering the Ancient Martial World of Song Mountain, Ruotong had wanted to join the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect and become a disciple of the Divine Calculation. She had nothing left to yearn for in the Mortal World and could devote herself to the cultivation of the Taoism and the study of Divination Skill. The most important reason was naturally that she knew Ye Tianchen didn’t love her, yet she deeply loved this man, offering him her own virginity voluntarily, and even sharing the powerful healing force within her special constitution, which was greatly detrimental to herself.

It was precisely because of her deep love for Ye Tianchen, and knowing that he did not love her back, that she left. She would not force Ye Tianchen to love her, nor would she blackmail him into taking responsibility for her. These were acts of her own free will, born from her love for this man and her wish not to trouble him.

"I have already said that with the missed opportunity, there is no longer any chance for us to be master and disciple. These are the will of the heavens, and you have nowhere to go. Your grandfather has already left the Mortal World to resolve what he must. You can wait here for a while, there’s someone you want to see who I believe will arrive soon!" the Divine Calculation said, shaking his head as he looked at Zhang Ruotong.

"The person I want to see? Who is it?" Zhang Ruotong asked in surprise.

"Whether I tell you or not, it won’t make any difference. You’ll understand once you see this person. If you don’t wish to wait here, I won’t insist. The affairs of the world cannot be forced..." The Divine Calculation spoke with a meaningful tone.

Zhang Ruotong paused for a moment, then glanced at the side of the high platform where there was a stone slab. She walked over and sat down cross-legged on it. Since she had nowhere else to go, and since the Senior Divine Calculation said it would be someone she wished to see, she decided to wait. She just didn’t know who this person could be.

At this time, on the road to the secluded ravine where the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect was located, two extremely beautiful women, supporting a man who had fainted from their sides, were rapidly engaging in Qi Manipulation Flight, not daring to delay for a moment. The man was covered in blood, his life essence was slipping away drop by drop, and the speed was getting faster and faster. If this continued, he would surely die.

"We can’t go on like this; his injuries are too severe, and his life-bound essence is slipping away. We must stabilize his condition first because our Sect is still quite a distance away," Tianshuang said, pausing and looking at Dongfang Meng with concern.

"Let’s descend here and find a secure place to stabilize Tianchen’s condition before we hurry on our way!" Dongfang Meng agreed, nodding her head.

Thus, Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang, two great beauties from the Ancient Martial Sect, descended from the sky to the edge of a small pond that was relatively safe and where they could easily observe their surroundings. After all, they were not only anxious to save Ye Tianchen, but also to evade pursuit from the likes of Du Wanli, the Five Poison Seven Sons, the Sword Control Sect, and the Blood Killing Organization. With these formidable forces on their tail, they couldn’t match them in strength, and now that Ye Tianchen had fainted, they were naturally very anxious about his condition.

After landing beside the small pond, Tianshuang quickly set up a rudimentary formation to protect against a potential ambush by a formidable enemy. Then, rushing back to the edge of the pond, she saw Dongfang Meng already seated cross-legged on the ground with Ye Tianchen also posed in a seated position, palms resting on his back, slowly infusing him with pure Martial Arts True Power in an attempt to heal him.

"His injuries are too severe, especially those caused by the Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner, a Holy Artifact. With our Martial Venerate cultivation, there’s little we can do to help," Tianshuang said with furrowed brows.

"We cannot just sit and wait for death. Even if it costs all the Martial Arts True Power in my body, I must help him stabilize his injuries. Once we reach the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect, Senior Divine Calculation will be able to save him!" Dongfang Meng declared without a moment’s hesitation.

Tianshuang glanced at Dongfang Meng, aware of her feelings for Ye Tianchen. This unreliable guy was still pretty manly, to the point where she couldn’t help but be somewhat moved. However, she hadn’t expected Dongfang Meng to make such a huge sacrifice for Ye Tianchen, not even considering her own path of cultivation. Such reckless expenditure of Martial Arts True Power would bring serious damage to oneself. There would certainly be obstacles in her future cultivation, maybe even insurmountable barriers. For a martial artist, that’s more important than life itself. One can imagine, a martial artist who can no longer break through their cultivation realm or increase their combat power is no different from losing their life.

But Dongfang Meng wasn’t thinking about any of that, nor about herself. In this moment, all she wanted was for Ye Tianchen to survive, to get better. That was her simplest wish.

"There’s something I must tell you. Ye Tianchen’s injuries are so severe that even if we reach the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect, I fear the Grandmaster might not be able to cure him..." Tianshuang said, sounding somewhat distressed.

"How... how is that possible? Senior Divine Calculation has lived for seven thousand years and has even consumed half a stalk of Immortal Elixir. He’s probably the most knowledgeable person on Earth. He must have a way to save him," Dongfang Meng couldn’t help but exclaim loudly.

Seeing Dongfang Meng so agitated, Tianshuang’s eyes reddened a bit too. Throughout their journey, Ye Tianchen had been the one to step forward and protect them, without a word of complaint. This man, who didn’t know how to sweet-talk women, had nevertheless deeply touched their hearts. She too hoped that Ye Tianchen could survive.

"I don’t know if Ye Tianchen can make it, but I need you to be prepared. His injuries are too grave; his body is blasted open, not just his flesh, but his internal organs have suffered varying degrees of damage. Especially since he forcefully resisted the Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner, almost depleting all the Martial Arts True Power in his body. Up till now, the oppressive force of the Poison Saint Intense Flame Banner is still ravaging his body, and we cannot stop this destructive power, so he..." Tianshuang shook her head and sighed.

"No matter what, I will do everything in my power to protect him. All this way, he has been protecting us at the risk of his own life!" Dongfang Meng stated resolutely.

Tianshuang looked at Dongfang Meng, noticing the tears in her determined eyes, and nodded, sitting cross-legged opposite Dongfang Meng. Smiling, she said, "Although I didn’t like the guy at first, and I didn’t want to interact with you, now, we are friends!"

Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang both sat cross-legged by a small pool of water. Given the severity of Ye Tianchen’s injuries, if they continued their journey without care, Ye Tianchen would likely perish before even reaching the deep canyon where the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect was located.

One in front and one behind, Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang struck at Ye Tianchen’s back and chest with their palms, both trying their best to infuse Martial Arts True Power into his body. Even if they couldn’t heal his injuries completely, they had to stabilize his current state. Otherwise, Ye Tianchen would have no life left by the time they reached the Heavenly Number Mysterious Sect.

As Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang transferred Martial Arts True Power to Ye Tianchen, both frowned. The extent of Ye Tianchen’s injuries was clearly visible: his flesh was torn open, blood dripping, that went without saying. His internal organs also showed varying degrees of damage. What was worse, the True Power in Ye Tianchen’s Dantian was scattered, and wisps of his Life-bound Essence were draining away. A tremendous oppressive force continued to assault Ye Tianchen’s Dantian, and once it was breached, even the Immortal Elixir might not be able to save him.

The Dantian and the head are the foundation of a martial artist’s cultivation. Compared to these, the breakage of the physical body is secondary.

About an hour later, both Dongfang Meng and Tianshuang opened their eyes, their faces somewhat pale. They looked at each other and slowly withdrew their palms, having spent much of their Martial Arts True Power with minimal effect. Ye Tianchen’s injuries were too severe for the two of them to stop. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)