Chapter 129 - 101: Dugu Jian Goes on a Killing Spree, Zhang Su Steps Forward

A flicker of hesitation appeared in their eyes.

The reason was simple: Dugu Jian was strong!

He had already surpassed what it meant to be a conventional Huajin Martial Artist.

Han Guiyi’s strength was already formidable.

But compared to Dugu Jian, it was nothing.

If the ten of them went to besiege Dugu Jian together, their lineup would seem powerful, but could they guarantee success?

Even if they succeeded, how many of them would Dugu Jian take down with him?

Was it worth risking their lives for one thousand contribution points?

This was different from their usual battles.

The ten of them were all very strong.

When fighting the Martial Artists of the Five Elements Sect, as long as they didn’t run into Dugu Jian, they could survive even in defeat.

After all, in all this time, which of the targets on the Huajin bounty list had actually died?

But ganging up on Dugu Jian was a different story. It was extremely dangerous.

Besides, there was a recent example.

The eight great Huajin masters of the Five Elements Sect, including Lin Huan, had worked together to ambush Zhang Su.

And the result?

Zhang Su had killed them all in return.

Dugu Jian’s strength was unfathomable, even greater than Zhang Su’s, not weaker.

If Zhang Su could turn the tables and kill eight great Huajin masters, then it didn’t seem too difficult for Dugu Jian to do the same to the ten of them.

Therefore, although they coveted the one thousand contribution points, none of them wanted to throw their lives away.

Seeing that no one responded, Tang Tianwen’s tone darkened. "What, you don’t dare?"

Still, no one spoke.

"Two thousand contribution points each! This is the highest I can go. Think it over carefully."

Tang Tianwen had doubled the reward again.

Two thousand contribution points. Many of them were tempted.

After all, not everyone was Zhang Su.

Zhang Su could easily earn eight thousand contribution points.

For them, obtaining two thousand contribution points at once was indeed a huge gain.

But still, no one agreed.

It came back to the same thing: contribution points were important, but you only have one life.

Without your life, you have nothing.

"It seems Dugu Jian has scared you all witless..."

Tang Tianwen’s expression had grown quite ugly.

These were the ten strongest Huajin disciples currently at the Guiyuan Sect’s encampment.

If these ten wouldn’t go after Dugu Jian, who else could possibly stop him?

"If Senior Brother Han were here, it wouldn’t be impossible to risk it all. But Senior Brother Han’s injuries haven’t healed yet, so he can’t fight. For just us to try and deal with Dugu Jian... I’m afraid..."

Xie Guanchao spoke up.

Everyone’s gazes turned to Han Guiyi.

After all, Han Guiyi’s strength was plain for all to see.

"My injuries will take several more months to heal," Han Guiyi said flatly.

For a moment, everyone fell silent again.

The meaning couldn’t be clearer: they were refusing to go after Dugu Jian.

Tang Tianwen’s brow furrowed.

’If these ten won’t act, how many people will the Guiyuan Sect have to send to kill Dugu Jian?’

’Thirty Huajin Martial Artists?’

’Or fifty?’

’Even a hundred?’

Right now, in all of Hengshan County, the Guiyuan Sect probably didn’t even have a hundred Huajin Martial Artists combined.

The other ten Elders also had grim expressions.

They never would have imagined that a single Huajin Martial Artist like Dugu Jian could be so powerful.

With his strength alone, he had pushed the Guiyuan Sect into such a corner.

If the Guiyuan Sect couldn’t deal with Dugu Jian, they would basically lose this struggle for the ore vein.

This was a result the Elders could not accept under any circumstances.

"I have a way..."

Just then, Zhang Su suddenly spoke up.

In an instant, all eyes fell upon Zhang Su.

"Zhang Su, what is your plan?"

Tang Tianwen asked, looking at Zhang Su with doubt.

Zhang Su glanced at the eleven Elders, then replied, "It’s simple. The Elders give me twenty thousand contribution points, and I’ll go kill Dugu Jian."

As soon as he said this, the large living room fell silent.

Everyone stared at Zhang Su with strange expressions.

They knew Zhang Su was strong.

Anyone who could kill nine people from the Huajin bounty list had to be powerful.

But they were all in agreement that Zhang Su’s current strength was likely inferior to Dugu Jian’s.

The Elders, at least, had that much discernment.

Yet here was Zhang Su, volunteering to take on the mission to kill Dugu Jian.

’To do this for twenty thousand contribution points, he must be insane.’

Risking your life was one thing, but this was just suicide.

"Zhang Su, don’t speak nonsense!"

Wang Dakui hurriedly rebuked him.

"That’s right, Junior Brother Zhang. Don’t make wild claims in front of the Elders."

Xie Guanchao also tugged on Zhang Su’s sleeve, reminding him that he was facing eleven Postnatal Realm Elders!

Zhang Su stared at Tang Tianwen. "Elder, how could a disciple joke about such a matter?"

At this, the crowd’s expressions grew even more solemn.

Apparently, Zhang Su was serious!

’Does he really think he can kill Dugu Jian?’

"Zhang Su, Dugu Jian is completely different from Sikong Shuang, and he’s also different from the eight Huajin Martial Artists you killed."

Wang Dakui shook his head.

Before coming down the mountain, Zhao Qianfeng had repeatedly instructed him to look after Zhang Su.

He couldn’t just watch Zhang Su go to his death.

"Elders, Dugu Jian may be strong, but this disciple is not unprepared. I have a technique, the Killing Sword. Once unleashed, its power is earth-shattering and astonishing. No matter how strong Dugu Jian is, he is still just in the Huajin Realm. As long as he is Huajin, he will not be able to block my sword!"

"However, this sword technique’s power is so immense that it has its drawbacks. Currently, I can only use it once. After I do, I will have no combat strength left. Therefore, I will need my senior brothers to stand guard and prevent any sneak attacks from the Five Elements Sect’s Martial Artists."

Everyone looked at each other.

Zhang Su had even laid out such detailed conditions.

It seemed he was truly confident.

"How confident are you that you can kill Dugu Jian?"

"One hundred percent!"

Zhang Su’s tone was firm and decisive.

The reason was simple. If he used the Extreme Sword Form and still couldn’t kill Dugu Jian, then he would be the one to die.

Therefore, his chances were either zero or one hundred percent!

There was no other possibility.

At this point, even Wang Dakui no longer tried to stop him.

He had said everything he could.

Since Zhang Su remained insistent, there was nothing more he could do.

"Fine! If you can kill Dugu Jian, you’ll get twenty thousand contribution points. As for standing guard..."

Tang Tianwen swept his gaze over Zhou Peng, Xie Guanchao, and the others, then said coolly, "You don’t dare to go besiege Dugu Jian, but you shouldn’t have a problem standing guard for Zhang Su, right?"

"No problem! We are willing to stand guard for Junior Brother Zhang!"

Xie Guanchao, Zhou Peng, and the other nine great Huajin masters agreed immediately, without the slightest hesitation.

It was just standing guard, after all. There was no danger.

Naturally, they were willing to obey the Elders’ command.

"Alright, then you all will go stand guard for Zhang Su."

After a pause, Tang Tianwen asked, word by word, "Zhang Su, when do you plan to make your move?"

"Tonight!"

"Good. Tonight it is!"

Tang Tianwen agreed.

"Zhang Su... you must come back alive!"

Wang Dakui patted Zhang Su on the shoulder.

This was Zhang Su’s decision. He could only offer a reminder, but he couldn’t interfere with Zhang Su’s choice.

"Don’t worry, Elder Wang. This disciple will definitely come back alive!"

Zhang Su bowed to the Elders, then turned and left the living room.

He had to go back and prepare thoroughly.

Although Zhang Su was confident, he would not underestimate Dugu Jian.

He had to get himself into peak condition.