Chapter 403 - 353: The Oriole Behind, Explosive Annihilation

It wasn’t just the Blessed Land; the entire Beicang Town was in utter chaos, filled with shouts and screams.

Squad after squad of the Garrison Commandant’s Office’s elite forces reacted swiftly on every street.

"Those who bring chaos to our Beicang shall be shown no mercy!"

"The Beicang Garrison is here! Do not panic! Calm down and restore order!"

"..."

Chen Ping’an’s speed was incredible; his figure flickered through the crowd. He quickly followed the exit and left the Blessed Land.

He had just left the Blessed Land and turned into a side alley when desperate cries erupted from the crowd, crashing over him like a tidal wave.

Almost at the same instant the cries rang out, a deafening, thunderous roar followed.

BOOM!

The wide, towering building that stood above the Blessed Land collapsed with a tremendous crash, showering down stones and debris and kicking up a massive cloud of dust.

"Quick, run!"

"AHH!"

"Help!"

Shouts, sobs, and cries for help mingled into a ceaseless cacophony.

A giant palm like a scorching sun, a Divine Needle manifesting an icy visage, a stream of light glittering like a star...

Dazzlingly brilliant attacking means exploded one after another in mid-air, bringing with them a series of thunderous roars.

The tall building had collapsed, but the battle between the Grandmasters showed no sign of stopping. In Chen Ping’an’s line of sight, seven Grandmasters each unleashed their own techniques, revealing Divine Wonders as they besieged the Celestial Net Saintess. But the Saintess, wreathed in black veils and fluttering ribbons, was not at a disadvantage in the slightest.

’What Realm is that Celestial Net Saintess in!? To face so many Grandmasters and not be at a disadvantage at all!?’ Chen Ping’an was utterly shocked as he watched the intense battle in the sky.

Speaking of which, his entanglement with the Celestial Net Sect had begun from the very start, with the siege of the Celestial Net Church Entrance and the killing of the Celestial Net Newcomer, Soul-Breaking Spear. Later, he had killed the disciple of Celestial Net Sect Elder Seven Extremes Elder—Soul-breaking Saber Li Pingjiang—deepening the entanglement even further.

He had heard of the Celestial Net Saintess’s reputation before. However, limited by his own perspective, he wasn’t clear on her true combat strength. He only knew that she was the peerless prodigy of her generation in the Celestial Net Sect. At less than thirty years of age, she had entered the Grandmaster Realm early, truly catching the attention of the older generation of powerhouses. Her talent far surpassed that of the so-called rising prodigies!

To fight seven opponents at once without being at a disadvantage, and even seeming to do so with ease—such combat prowess left Chen Ping’an in awe.

One had to know that the Grandmasters present were no ordinary ones; each of them was quite famous among those of their rank.

’For the Celestial Net Saintess to be capable of this, could it be that she was a Top Grandmaster!?’

SHIIIING!

A brilliant, dazzling golden saber light poured down from the other side of the sky, leaving an incredibly radiant trail in its wake.

"Run! It’s Tantai Jinfeng!"

"It’s too late... AHH!"

POP!

Beneath the saber light, amidst a scream, a man instantly exploded into a cloud of blood mist.

A tall, imposing man with broad shoulders and a sharp demeanor stood atop a building, holding a long golden saber and looking down on everyone.

Dragon and Tiger Chart expert, from the Shadowless Blade Sect, wielder of the Hidden Dragon Saber—Tantai Jinfeng!

Sensing the fluctuations in the sky, Chen Ping’an looked up, just in time to meet Tantai Jinfeng’s gaze. The man’s stare was sharp, almost tangible, enough to send a chill down one’s spine.

Tantai Jinfeng’s gaze was far too sharp, like he was scrutinizing a criminal, and it annoyed Chen Ping’an.

Hmph!

Unintimidated, he snorted, hot air blasting from his nostrils, and stared right back at him.

In his alternate identity, he had no ties and no burdens! He could act without restraint! Even if a Grandmaster stood before him, he had the confidence to challenge them if they displeased him, let alone a mere Tantai Jinfeng!

’So what if he’s ranked 127th on the Dragon and Tiger Chart!?’

’If he annoys me, I’ll just suppress him myself!’

Tantai Jinfeng glanced at the man in the nearby alley, then back at the Grandmaster battle in the sky. With a flicker of movement, he rushed toward the dueling Grandmasters.

The location of a battle between Grandmasters was not fixed. In just this short amount of time, they had already moved a great distance from the Blessed Land.

Although the man in the alley had unsettled him, the life-and-death struggle between Grandmasters was something he couldn’t bear to miss, much more so than teaching that man a lesson. As Tantai Jinfeng, he would never pass up the chance to witness Grandmasters fighting with all their might!

He, Tantai Jinfeng, aimed to become a Grandmaster; how could he not seize such a golden opportunity!

’If I get the chance, I’ll come back and teach you a lesson!’ Tantai Jinfeng committed the man’s face to memory, thinking to himself.

He’d seen plenty of overconfident Absolute Masters like this! They thought they had achieved something in the Martial Dao and possessed impressive combat strength. In reality, while they might be able to dominate ordinary masters, in front of a Dragon and Tiger Chart expert like him, they were nothing but lambs to the slaughter!

If it weren’t for the fact that dealing with him would take some effort, he would have long since unleashed his Saber Momentum to teach the man what it means to respect an expert!

’He’s gone?’ Chen Ping’an watched Tantai Jinfeng depart, thinking what a pity it was.

If it were anyone else, seeing Tantai Jinfeng leave would have been like receiving a royal pardon, a stroke of immense luck. But for Chen Ping’an, it was a disappointment that left him feeling a little empty.

His combat strength had reached a new level, and he felt he was comparable to an expert ranked in the thirties or forties on the Dragon and Tiger Chart!

This Tantai Jinfeng was ranked 127th on the Dragon and Tiger Chart. If they had fought, he would have been the perfect whetstone to test whether his judgment of his own combat strength was accurate!

But unexpectedly, Tantai Jinfeng had just left!

What a pity! A real pity!

But fortunately...