"What?!"
"O-one strike?"
"This kid is too strong!"
Everyone in the Earthen Blade Mercenary was shocked. The scene of ten heads flying at the same time was impossible to forget!
That sword attack was just too fast for the eyes to see!
"That attack power surpasses the Meridian Opening realm! This punk is actually a Martial Veteran?" Cui Tong muttered in surprise. His face felt as if was slapped viciously. The young man he wanted to punch was actually as strong as his leader? If this isn't courting death, what is?
At the same time, the devils were shaken senseless. Jun's one slash was enough to intimidate every single one of them.
"What the hell! The data is wrong! There are two martial veterans in this group!"
"Fuck, What do we do?! We can't stop him!"
"Shut up! Stop panicking, you damn idiot. You're a devil, you suppose to be arrogant!"
"Arrogant your ass! Can't you see his killing us like drinking water?!"
The devils were fighting among themselves, and Jun found it funny. However, it was only a short time before he continued wiping them. He still needed to help Blade Fang. The two-horned devil was strong, and Blade Fang was no match for it.
Jun started killing the devils one by one. The devils already had lost their composure and panicked, fleeing from the scene. But Jun was like a grim reaper, reaping away lives easily. In just a few minutes, the devil novices were already dead.
Only the two-horned devil was left.
"You go protect Sir Peng, and heal yourselves."
Jun arrived in front of the members of Earthen Blade Mercenary and casually headed in the direction of Blade Fang.
He waved his sword, and the focus Mo Xingchi and Blade Fang was startled.
Jun's attack caused a momentary pause on Mo Xingchi's spear, giving Blade Fang the time to attack relentlessly.
"Coward!"
Mo Xingchi retreated in anger and screamed, "Useless bastards! Kill this kid!"
His roar echoed, but he couldn't hear a reply. The place was silent as insects buzz. He gnashed his teeth and turned around, but found his group of minions was laying in the ground, each with a missing head.
"What's going on? Why are all of them dead?!"
Mo Xingchi was bewildered and looked at the newcomer. His eyes sunk. "So it's a hidden Martial Veteran!"
"Sir Fang, focus on the battle!"
Blade Fang was similarly stunned, but Jun's voice awoke him. Although he had many questions in his mind, he knew it wasn't time to talk about it. He dashed straight to the two-horned devil, intending to trap him.
"Brother Jun, you attack him, and I'll block him. My defense is high, so don't worry," said Blade Fang.
Jun nodded and waved his sword, aiming at the vital point of the two-horned devil.
However, Mo Xingchi's evil element burst out, deflecting the attack. He also stabbed his spear towards Blade Fang, but the latter did not sustain damage.
"Damn it! This guy's defense is too high. I almost killed him a while ago, but this newcomer ruined everything! If these two fought together, I'll eventually get exhausted. Then..." Mo Xingchi defended while thinking. Then, he gnashed his teeth. "Retreat!"
Mo Xingchi let out a martial technique and Jun and Blade Fang were forced to retreat. The evil energy in the surroundings expanded. The two-horned devil was mumbling incantation. Then, he looked both at Jun and Blade Fang, "Just you wait! When we meet again, it'll be your doom!"
"No! Stop him, he's escaping!"
Blade Fang roared and dashed towards Mo Xingchi.
However, Jun stopped him, "Don't chase. His using a forbidden art."
Blade Fang froze in the spot. Forbidden art was a special technique that could only be activated in the cost of life essence, the lifespan of living beings. Forbidden arts are very deadly, and even the auxiliary ones have damaging output.
Boom!
Mo Xingchi's body exploded, turning into a ball of blood. This blood was very poisonous. Then, the blood permeated to the ground, disappearing quickly.
"He escaped,"
Blade Fang sighed in regret. Two-horned devils are also a good catch. Catching one could let him gain some contribution points to the Imperial Dynasty. Unfortunately, the devil had escaped.
Blade Fang looked at Jun, only this time his eyes were no longer the same as before. There was a hint of respect and admiration. Jun seemed very young, and reaching Element Refinement at his age could be considered a prodigy.
Thinking of this, he cannot help but flush. He remembered how he had bragged, saying that as long as one was hardworking, there was a chance to be like him. Never did he expect that the young man was already in element refinement, being at the same level as him.
"Brother Jun, you hid very well." Blade Fang sighed in admiration.
Jun didn't mind the change of attitude and said casually, "You never ask, though. But anyway, shouldn't you help them first?"
"Oh, right." Blade Fang laughed embarrassedly and went to his subordinates, helping them treat their injuries.
Jun sheathed his wooden sword back to his system space and went towards Peng Liu. With his exceptional strength, everyone had a change of attitude and none dared to disrespect him anymore.
Those who were dissatisfied with his presence had become Jun's admirers. They were grateful that Jun saved them. Otherwise, the Earthen Blade Mercenary would have been wiped out.
After all, if not for the interference of Jun, the battle would have dragged longer, and the defeat was in the hands of Earthen Blade Mercenary. But due to him, the trajectory changed, and the enemies were wiped out. Except for the leader, all the subordinates couldn't manage to escape.
Earthen Blade Mercenary also lost a few of its members. They were originally twenty-five, but after the battle, they decreased to 15. The 10 had died from the battle.
It was devastating and the Earthen Blade Mercenary mourned for their death. But a life that is lost is forever lost. Thus, even though they are grieved, the group could only go on with life.
"Young hero, you're Peng Liu's savior. Without you, I would have lost my life," The fatty approached Jun. "I'll make sure I'll reward you once we arrived."
"Sir Peng allowed me to ride, there's no need for reward." Jun waved his hand, "instead, I have a request."
"Oh, please, do tell," said Peng Liu.
"When we arrived, I'll tell you then."
"Alright. Then let me excuse myself, I'm quite exhausted."
Peng Liu quickly left, dragging his fat body towards one of the carriages. His life was almost lost and the fear was still inside, it was natural that he wanted to rest.
"Brother Jun, thank you so much for your action. Otherwise, my Earthen Blade Mercenary would have become a history."
At this moment, Blade Fang approached Jun.
"It was a small matter. And Brother Fang had also helped me, so it's only normal to return the favor."
"It was Lord Peng's benevolent action." Blade Fang shook his head. "But, that doesn't matter anymore. The importance is we're safe. Brother Jun is an eternal benefactor of our Earthen Blade Mercenary. If you need help, we'll definitely be in your beck and call."
"When I have something to ask, I'll definitely approach you guys," Jun laughed.
"It's very late. Brother Jun, if you are tired, you can go rest."
"Then, I'll excuse myself."
Jun nodded and returned to his room. He was a little tired, honestly.
It was in the middle of the night. The time was 11:50 P.M
Jun calculated the time and waited for nine minutes. When the time struck 11:59, he signed in.
[Obtained 2x Moon Essence Pill]
After he signed in, the time was already 0:00 A.M, and Jun signed in again.
[Obtained Moon Essence Pill]
Jun nodded in satisfaction. Although he didn't receive a martial technique, he was okay with the reward. The three moon essence pill was also good.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Jun furrowed his eyebrows and opened the door.
Cui Tong was standing there nervously.
"What is it?" Jun asked indifferently.
"Sir Jun, I was been disrespectful, please forgive me." Cui Tong bowed his head.
"It was nothing," said Jun. He felt Cui Tong's action was natural. He was a suspicious guy who tagged along in the journey. Furthermore, they were hired by Peng Liu. It was only normal that Cui Tong was wary of him.
"Sir Jun, please take this as gratitude for saving us."
Cui Tong handed Jun ten glittering stones.
"Oh, spirit stones."
Spirit stones were the currency of cultivators. Inside it contains an abundance amount of Qi, and it was mainly used for cultivation. However, it can also be traded and the ratio was one spirit stone, one thousand gold coins. Ten stones were equivalent to ten thousand golds, and this amount was enough for Jun for his needs.
Jun didn't refuse and accept the stones. He said, "Thank you. Everything between us is settled."
"I'll not disturb you anymore," Cui Tong breathed in relief. As long as he could reconcile with Jun, he didn't mind giving his entire fortune.
Cui Tong cupped his fist and departed.
Jun looked at him leaving, closed the door, and continue cultivating.
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Next arc, Hong Shu City arc. This time, I'll expand the chapters within the arc. The arcs have been quite short and boring tbh, and I felt it was not resolved and executed well. Thus, I'll try my best for the next to be exciting.