Patrol Captain

Amidst the shattered sea of ​​clouds, miles of rosy clouds suddenly converged, and a gigantic face pressed down from the sky.

Immediately following, a piercing clang rang out, and the giant human face opened its eyes, revealing two burning suns.

As the gaze swept across, the void seemed unable to withstand it, emitting a buzzing sound.

His eyes gleamed with a cold light like lightning, fierce as fire, and the third vertical eye between his brows seemed to hold the power to destroy the world. As it was about to open, it exuded a captivating aura.

"General Chen!"

"It's General Chen!"

On the various peaks of Yunding Mountain, cheers erupted, especially on the Ninth Peak, where the excitement was palpable. The military camp at the foot of the mountain was in an uproar.

Under the Hunyuan Green Umbrella, Helian Shan, who was about to reveal his trump card, paused, looked up, and had a complicated look in his eyes.

It really is.

The words the other party uttered before leaving weren't false. If you mess with his people, he really will come and kill you.

At this moment, Chen Yuan's eyes blazed with golden light, their cold gleam like lacquer, his pupils rolling like the sun, his voice echoing across the wilderness.

"Hidden and secretive, do you think I, Chen, can't find your positions?"

"Should I, like I did before, go to each of you one by one and reason with you?"

As he spoke, the clouds in the sky surged, a giant hand materialized, and a three-pointed, double-edged spear was swung out. The spear roared to the heavens, its power overwhelming the sky. The resulting gale tore through the clouds, causing them to churn like boiling water, and even caused the blood banner of the Lacquer Soul Banner to be swept back. The bronze greatsword trembled.

Then, with a resounding clang, Chen Yuan uttered a single word that echoed through the sky.

"roll!"

These words reverberated through the void, spreading like rolling thunder to everyone's ears, domineering and unparalleled.

"What a loud tone."

It was the voice of that ferocious mastiff, full of malevolence, its voice low and menacing: "You are that Martial Saint surnamed Chen!"

"That's exactly what I wanted to learn from."

As he spoke, just as his pitch-black soul banner was about to rise, the blood-red python raised its ferocious beast, opened its mouth and spat out its tongue towards the sky, its crimson eyes revealing ferocity.

But before he could finish speaking, a sword rang out suddenly.

The bronze greatsword that struck the surface of the Hunyuan Umbrella emitted a clear sword cry, and the star patterns on it lit up simultaneously. The sword light reversed and then slashed directly in the southwest direction, tearing through the void and disappearing without a trace, vanishing in a flash.

Similarly, that large, glassy hand clenched its fist and shattered with a bang, returning to dust and transforming into clouds that filled the sky.

The two Martial Saint-level beings decisively withdrew and left.

Those who have reached this point are all shrewd and capable. This Martial Saint surnamed Chen, who defied the heavens, had just spotted someone eight hundred miles away, beat him so badly that his sacred weapon wailed and his life was unknown, and then appeared here in the blink of an eye.

This sends two signals: first, the other side can not only find their hiding place, and second, the other side can cross 800 miles in the blink of an eye.

This kind of supernatural power is truly astonishing.

If they were to confront them, given the extraordinary abilities they've displayed, they'd be severely injured, if not killed. There's no need for a life-or-death struggle.

So, without the slightest hesitation, in short, retreat!

They didn't come here to risk their lives; it's not worth it at all. They've all come to this point because they value their lives.

So when the ferocious mastiff made threats to attract attention, both of them chose to retreat without prior agreement.

The words that the ferocious mastiff from Lingnan was about to say were abruptly cut off by this turn of events, as if it had eaten shit.

Now, he's the only one left.

Even if he was fierce, he knew that staying any longer would be foolish, so he snorted angrily.

Then the giant crimson serpent roared, soared into the sky, seized the banner in its mouth, and shot westward. As it did so, a large section of its tail broke off, exploding into a cloud of blood mist with a deafening boom.

Then, it transformed into a blood-red shadow, its speed increasing dramatically, and it directly burrowed into a void.

This ferocious mastiff was ruthless and decisive. It chose to sacrifice some of its sacred weapon's energy to quickly leave the battlefield and avoid being targeted.

But Chen Yuan could see through the void. His eyes, which were as bright as the sun, bulged, and he let out a thunderous roar. His giant hand, reaching for the sky, suddenly hurled towards the western void!
The giant spear in his hand instantly transformed into flames, shooting like a meteor and piercing into the void.

A breath later, a roar rang out in the distance, and in a void twenty miles away, blood mist exploded, but there were no other traces.

Chen Yuan didn't move, his gaze shifting downwards, revealing indifference.

That direction is where Helian Mountain is located.

Helian Shan's aged face twitched slightly, but he didn't say much and headed west.

That old mastiff is a menace; it has a grudge against me.

"Where to go!"

The Primordial Azure Umbrella rapidly shrank, following it westward, transforming into a streak of azure light in pursuit.

In the blink of an eye, the once menacing Yunding Mountain, which had shaken heaven and earth, was completely deserted.

The towering figure high in the sky also vanished with a rumble, transforming into rosy clouds that smoothed out the cracks in the sky that had just witnessed the battle between holy weapons.

On the summit of that side peak, a figure in white robes appeared in front of the Qitian Mansion.

There, hundreds of fierce soldiers, the direct personal guards of General Qitian, formed a battle array around the general's mansion. Each of them was valiant in martial arts and had a stern expression.

When Chen Yuan appeared outside the barrier, the soldiers guarding the formation were startled, then their expressions brightened, and they knelt on one knee, one hand touching the ground.

"This humble general greets Chen Wusheng!"

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The soldiers stirred.

This Martial Saint General, upon his appearance, frightened away several unparalleled experts; his prowess was truly astounding.

Their eyes gleamed with awe, curiosity, and excitement, but when they bowed in salute, they all followed the rules, neither moving nor looking around, demonstrating strict military discipline.

Chen Yuan's eyes flickered slightly, he nodded, waved his hand, and then walked forward.

The group of fierce soldiers quickly parted to the sides, making way for the Martial Saint General. They watched as he walked into the residence of General Qitian, stood under a covered bridge, and flicked his sleeves towards the sky.

Instantly, with flowing sleeves and a universe within them, he caused the sea of ​​clouds on the mountain to surge, and the surrounding mists converged on this mountain peak, then completely obscured it. Then, Chen Yuan sat there, watching the sunset illuminate the Qitian Mansion, making it resemble a celestial abode, bright and pristine, a trace of emotion flashing in his eyes.

He never expected that the method he had given to General Qitian to condense divine flowers—the White Bone Refining Divine Method—would have advanced to the Martial Saint realm so quickly after their last parting. It was beyond his expectations.

As for those people who came to stop us, according to Gongsun Yang's message, it was about the same thing that happened last time. The court had offended quite a few old guys, including humans, demons, and old monsters.

What a hassle!

Chen Yuan rubbed his slightly stinging brow and third eye.

He just subdued the enemy without a fight!
As soon as the incident occurred, Gongsun Yang reported that his clone had descended and used his Heavenly Eye to find the person behind the silver tower. He then used the Heavenly Eye Leap Technique to arrive with lightning speed, killing the opponent and leaving only one of their arms. The opponent then used a secret technique to escape.

That was a seventh-realm demon king, but its identity was unknown!
The opponent was, after all, a Martial Saint. The fact that I was able to defeat him with this technique was already the limit of its effectiveness. Its main purpose was to intimidate and scare him.

Otherwise, those remaining old monsters could cast spells from a distance, and even if they knew the location, they could only passively endure it. Although they were not afraid, if the time dragged on, something might happen while Qi Tian was still breaking through.

They might as well scare these old guys who have lived for who knows how many years away.

It's really bustling! Just as Old Dong said, the Chengdu area is now a place where dragons and tigers hide. Many unparalleled experts and taboos who have already faded into obscurity are emerging again.

Chen Yuan sighed inwardly, wondering where this turmoil in Shu would ultimately lead, but one thing was certain: the storm was getting bigger and bigger, and he wondered if the great ship of Daqian could withstand it.

Chengdu is the first to bear the brunt. If General Qitian can succeed, it will be a good thing, and he himself can then live a peaceful life in the mountains with his wife and daughters without any guilt.

Just as he was feeling sentimental, a streak of blue light flew from the west, broke through the sea of ​​clouds, and landed on the peak. Not long after, footsteps were heard coming from the covered bridge.

The newcomer was dressed in black, his face etched with wrinkles like the bark of an old tree, strong and powerful. The hem of his clothes and his beard fluttered with each step, exuding an imposing aura. He was none other than Helian Shan, who had just returned from chasing the enemy.

Helian Shan walked step by step toward Chen Yuan, the wooden planks beneath his feet creaking and groaning.

Chen Yuan did not turn his head, maintaining his posture with his hands behind his back and his body turned to the side.

He had grudges against Helian Shan, the Grand Preceptor of the Qian Dynasty, but they weren't to the point of fighting to the death; in any case, they just didn't like each other.

One was devoted to the imperial court and the Great Qian Dynasty, while the other was devoted to the Shu region. They disapproved of the imperial court, so it was natural that they could hardly see eye to eye.

"We really have to thank Lord Chen for his intervention this time, which repelled those cowards hiding in the shadows. Otherwise, things would have been quite troublesome." Helian Shan approached, touched his arm, his beard and hair were disheveled by the wind, and his face was full of spirit.

"Grand Preceptor Helian is too kind. Even if I, Chen, did not take action, I believe you would have a way to repel the enemy. Otherwise, why would the court and His Majesty allow you to guard Chengdu alone?"

"Furthermore, Chen's actions were also for General Qi's sake."

"I hope to succeed in one fell swoop."

Chen Yuan spoke in a nonchalant tone, taking a step forward as he spoke, turning his face to the side before turning back to look at the direction from which the pillar of light was rising in the center of the mansion.

Helian Shan also looked in that direction and nodded.

"If General Qi succeeds, our Great Qian Dynasty will gain another top-tier expert, which is a great blessing. Even if I have to risk everything, I will do my utmost to protect him."

He wasn't deliberately saying nice things to Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan's lips curled into a slight smile, a smile that held an ambiguous meaning, before he lowered his head and turned his face to the side.

"I, Chen, certainly trust Grand Preceptor Helian. By the way, did you find anything when you chased after that giant snake, Grand Preceptor?"

"I have known that thing for over a hundred years. It is a nine-headed mastiff from the mists of Lingnan. It is incredibly powerful and has a ferocious nature. The imperial court once sent a large army to besiege it. I was the one who received the order at the time, so I didn't kill it. It then escaped and disappeared for so many years. Now it has resurfaced."

"Just now, Lord Chen's spear broke his spell. My master chased after him and fought the beast seven hundred miles away, but he couldn't stop it. The beast was slightly injured. This thing is getting more and more ferocious."

Helian Shan started chatting about the ferocious mastiff, saying that he couldn't keep it. As he spoke, he flipped his hand and swept it towards Chen Yuan's front.

A streak of silver light flew towards Chen Yuan!
It was a small silver pagoda, about a foot tall, with several streaks of blue energy wrapped around it.

Chen Yuan's eyes gleamed with golden light as they fell upon the small tower. At this moment, Helian Shan continued:

"This is the sacred weapon that you dealt with in the east, Lord Chen. It was left here and is your spoils of war."

"That must be a demon king; the demonic energy emanating from it is quite subtle."

"Whether to melt it down or what, Lord Chen, is to decide."

Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow. That demon king wasn't dead yet; if he took his sacred weapon, the demon king might cause him trouble.

However, upon further reflection, Chen Yuan smiled. He had already made his move, and the Demon King was a treasure trove for him.

He simply swiped his sleeve towards the small tower, pulling it into his sleeve and claiming the spoils of war.

Then, the two fell silent, neither choosing to bring up their previous conflicts or grudges, nor trying to find something to say. They simply stood at attention, watching the changing celestial phenomena and awaiting the final outcome.

Above the mountain peak, celestial music, faintly heard from the depths of the layered clouds, was clear and melodious, like the grand music of the heavens, cleansing away the dust of the world.

The mansion was bathed in a hazy glow, sweet dew rose from the earth, a spiritual spring gushed from the rocks, a hundred birds paid homage to the phoenix, and ten thousand beasts prostrated themselves. A myriad of wondrous phenomena appeared in the heavens and earth, as if endless blessings were pouring down, merging into its very foundation. Mountains and rivers shone with vibrant colors, the sun and moon shone with increased brilliance, a scene of sacred solemnity unfolded.

Suddenly, a loud rumble resounded, and the colorful clouds in the sky swirled and churned like boiling water, condensing into a vortex. The essence of heaven and earth gathered, and within the mansion, a divine and holy aura surged forth.

The soldiers guarding the outer perimeter of Qi Tian's mansion couldn't contain their excitement.

The general... the general is about to be made!

However, under the covered bridge of the mansion, Chen Yuan and Helian Shan frowned simultaneously.
The auspicious light that had been flowing across the sky spun faster and faster, showing no sign of stopping and continuously compressing. Then, a thunderous roar like tearing silk exploded, and the brilliant light, which had been spinning continuously, quickly turned as black as ink, like ink being stirred by an invisible giant hand, rapidly swallowing the light of the sky.

The wind howled, and the previously gentle, swirling energy of heaven and earth transformed into a violent vortex.

"Boom"

"crash"

Streaks of blue lightning tore through the clouds, and large raindrops pelted down from the sky, making a crackling sound as they hit the ground. In an instant, the rain poured down like a waterfall.

In the blink of an eye, the once dazzling sunset glow transformed into dark, ominous clouds, and the pattering rain tore apart the tapestry woven from these clouds. Large fragments of the sunset glow fell like meteors, and the ethereal sounds of nature were drowned out by the roar from the horizon.

In just a few breaths, only lightning, thunder, and torrential rain remained in the world, as if the magnificent scene just now was a dreamlike illusion!
"This……"

Amidst the torrential rain, countless people on Yunding Mountain watched this scene with astonishment in their eyes, their gazes wide.

Just like when I first saw a pillar of light shoot into the sky from this mountain peak,
But this time, his eyes were filled with an incredulous sense of defeat?

The Great General Qi Tian failed to pass the test!
Many people were shocked and deeply regretful.

But in the sharp or obscure eyes of some, a kind of schadenfreude and a hint of joy appeared. (End of Chapter)