Chapter 80 - 76: Death of Cheng Shan, The Mysterious Woman’s Concealment

Xu Guang’s expression was cold, though he had developed some interest in Cheng Shan’s Body Technique.

"What kind of Body Technique is this?"

"Old Zhao made a name for himself with his footwork, but the footwork of my Thunderbolt Skill is not bad either!"

"Your Martial Intent is actually footwork. This is getting more and more interesting," Xu Guang said evenly. He glanced at his own injured shoulder, from which no blood flowed. Exchanging blows with Cheng Shan had surprisingly given him a few new insights into applying the Golden Willow Step.

Cheng Shan was truly a powerhouse on par with Zhao Fu.

He sighed, "Why won’t you just believe me?"

"Why must you cause trouble for me over a dead man!" he bellowed decisively. Suddenly, an incredibly ferocious aura erupted from his body. As he strode forward, his body abruptly expanded, radiating a grim and bloody sense of power.

Five Skills Blood Bone State!

This was his first time activating this state since reaching Refining Viscera, and he was curious to see just how strong he really was!

Cheng Shan’s expression shifted slightly. Sensing that something was wrong, he rapidly retreated.

But it was too late. Xu Guang charged forward. The Big Spear in his hands moved like a bird darting into a forest—twisting and turning fluidly, zig-zagging through the air several times before thrusting toward Cheng Shan at an inconceivable angle.

Cheng Shan dodged sideways. The immense power carried by the Big Spear violently surged into the crumbling wall next to him and abruptly erupted.

RUMBLE!

Like a line of falling dominoes, a whole stretch of walls collapsed in an instant.

Lightning seemed to crackle beneath Cheng Shan’s feet as he crushed the stone slabs beneath him. He suddenly grabbed the shaft of the Big Spear with one hand, attempting to enter a contest of strength with Xu Guang.

Xu Guang abruptly exerted force in his arms, causing his muscles to bulge prominently. Taking a step forward, he spun his body continuously. The two began a fierce struggle over the Big Spear.

THUD!

Their legs clashed in midair, and specks of black spots manifested on Xu Guang’s leg.

CRACK!

Cheng Shan let out a miserable scream.

BOOM!

With another loud bang, Cheng Shan completely lost his balance. Xu Guang hoisted him into the air by his arms and delivered a swift kick to the Big Spear.

THWANG!

The Big Spear stood bolt upright.

"It’s over!"

Xu Guang grabbed Cheng Shan by one arm and one leg, violently smashing him down onto the spear tip.

SQUELCH.

Cheng Shan’s eyes lost their focus, and bloody froth bubbled from his mouth. A gaping hole had been brutally torn through his chest by the menacing spearhead.

Blood... gushed!

Watching Cheng Shan’s body slowly slide down the shaft of the Big Spear, Xu Guang asked softly, "For a dead man, is it worth it?"

Cheng Shan’s aura was faint, and he couldn’t even prop himself up. Looking at Xu Guang with an ash-pale face, he gasped, "You... you... In the end... I still underestimated you."

Xu Guang didn’t care to hear anymore. He reached out and grabbed the Big Spear. Essence Blood surged forth, born from the Blood Eye.

Just then, his expression changed drastically. With no time to pull out the Big Spear, he rapidly reeled backward.

BANG!

Cheng Shan’s corpse detonated in an instant like a bomb.

Immediately, walls within dozens of meters collapsed as if subjected to an apocalyptic explosion.

THUD THUD THUD!

Footsteps rapidly approached, and Li Xiao soon arrived leading a group of men. Seeing the ruins before him, his heart nearly shattered in terror. "Marshal Xu!"

BOOM! A long ringing sound echoed from the rubble, followed by a dust-covered, somewhat disheveled figure leaping out of the debris.

Xu Guang’s face was grim. He hadn’t expected Cheng Shan to be so ruthless. If he hadn’t been able to form a connection with the expelled Ghost Hair after reaching Refining Viscera, he wouldn’t have even noticed the changes within Cheng Shan’s body.

This kind of self-detonation, turning the heart into a veritable bomb, was simply not something ordinary Refining Viscera martial artists possessed. This seemed to be a unique trait of Cheng Shan’s. Once again, he felt intensely curious about Cheng Shan’s origins.

It was a pity that when he had asked Zhao Fu before, Zhao Fu also knew very little about Cheng Shan’s background. The two were merely barbarians from Beyond the Great Wall in You State who had crossed the border years ago and fled together to Feiyun City.

His expression was solemn. The heroes of the world were as numerous as carp crossing a river; he was merely a bit luckier than most.

"Marshal Xu, are you alright?"

Li Xiao’s voice carried a tone of reverence. Although he didn’t know who Xu Guang had been fighting, the sheer destructive power left behind clearly exceeded his imagination.

Xu Guang shook his head and said, "I’m fine. Find me a change of clothes. We’re going to pick someone up."

"Yes, sir!"

With three hundred Feiyun Guards at his side, Xu Guang could act almost without restraint in the city.

However, Li Xiao still behaved exceptionally earnestly. Through two incredibly brutal battles, Xu Guang had proven his strength—a Marshal capable of competing for the top three ranks. Any petty scheming Li Xiao originally harbored had vanished without a trace.

Perhaps following this youngest Marshal would be a good thing for his future.

Moreover, Xu Guang was originally from the Mercenaries, so he could be considered one of their own. Becoming a Marshal was just an exceptional promotion. In past years, such exceptional promotions were handed out to people with connections; now, having a powerful figure like Xu Guang take the role was nothing to complain about.

Thinking of this, Li Xiao became even more respectful toward Xu Guang. Xu Guang acutely noticed this change in attitude but didn’t say anything.

Time slowly passed. Over three full days, Xu Guang took Li Xiao and picked up thirteen disciples from the three major factions, including that devastatingly beautiful woman from the Cold Blade Sect.

He finally learned the woman’s name.

Su Yuchan.

A very beautiful name for an exceptionally stunning beauty, but Xu Guang merely gave her a single glance before looking away.

He saw ambition in this woman’s eyes. In particular, her Combat Power left him profoundly shocked.

A Heroic Level Refining Viscera Realm expert was a very rare existence in Feiyun City. He could clearly tell that this woman had not yet reached the realm of Four Viscera Unceasing to conceal her entire Qi Mechanism, yet paradoxically, he couldn’t sense anything from her.

If he hadn’t impulsively observed her with his Celestial Eye, he truly wouldn’t have discovered her hidden realm.