Urban Martial Saint

Chapter 1855 - 1855: Striking First (Fifth Update)

Seeing these metal fragments, Ye Qing became more convinced of what Bai Li Xi had said. These metal fragments looked shiny, obviously fragments from a shattered steel blade. Though small, they were extremely sharp. If all of these entered the body, they would surely be lethal.These metal fragments, once separated from the body, were bound to reopen wounds on a person. So many fragments, once extracted, would naturally leave a man's body covered in bloody wounds, with no place unscathed.

For an ordinary person to suffer such wounds, excessive bleeding would certainly lead to death. This man was comparatively lucky; before Bai Li Xi treated his wounds, he gave him half of a Devouring Demon Flower. The efficacy of the Devouring Demon Flower exceeded that of the Ziyu Chenxiang Pill, allowing wounds to heal quickly and stopping bleeding. So, when Bai Li Xi removed all the fragments, the man did not bleed excessively and his life was saved.

Having removed all the metal fragments, Bai Li Xi also sighed in relief. He looked at the pile of fragments beside him and said, "These fragments are probably from a blade that was shattered. The opponent didn't just want to kill him but wanted him to die in agony; that's why they drove all these fragments into his body. Fortunately, Ye Qing had life-saving medicine; otherwise, saving him would have been a major undertaking!"

"That Slaughter Venerable is truly hateful!" a man next to him said angrily, "We have no grievance with him, so why did he strike so viciously?"

"It's really too much to bear; we must not let him get away with it!"

"Great General, give the order; the brothers aren't afraid of dying. We'll all charge in together, even if it means sacrificing ourselves to kill that beast!"

The members of the Seven Steering Committees of the Hong Alliance were furious, all fervently wanting to avenge against the Slaughter Venerable. Helian Tiehua frowned; he certainly wouldn't let everyone go and fight recklessly against the Slaughter Venerable.

On the Slaughter Venerable's side were three peak masters. Even a single peak master could not be killed just by having more people. Whether the Seven Rudders of Hong Alliance could kill them was still uncertain, but heavy casualties were inevitable, and that was not something Helian Tiehua wished to see.

"You should go back first. I have my own plan for this matter." Helian Tiehua dismissed the crowd, stared at the wounded man on the bed for a long while, and finally said in a deep voice, "Ye Qing, when can the Blood Robe Sect Leader return to Shenchuan City?"

"I don't know either," Ye Qing shook his head and said, "The Wolf Monk Master said the Bloody Monk went out on business but did not mention the specific time for returning to Shenchuan City. It might be today, or it might take some time."

"No, this matter can't wait any longer!" Helian Tiehua said in a grave tone. "The Slaughter Venerable has begun targeting members of the Seven Steering Committees of the Hong Alliance. Today's event is just the beginning. If I don't stop him quickly, there will be more than just one or two people injured."

Ye Qing said, "General Helian, the opponent has three peak masters. We simply don't have enough hands on our side. How can we stop him?"

Helian Tiehua said, "I suspect that the Slaughter Venerable's two brothers haven't arrived in Shenchuan City yet."

"No way?" Ye Qing said, puzzled. "Weren't the three of them disappearing together? By reasoning, they should appear together. Since the Slaughter Venerable is here, how could the other two not be in Shenchuan City?"

"If those two have also arrived in Shenchuan City, we two might not be standing here talking now," Helian Tiehua replied in a deep voice. "These three always act together, but last night only the Slaughter Venerable showed up, which suggests the three of them might not be together yet. Moreover, if they had met, they wouldn't wait; they would have directly killed their way here already. So why would they injure the members of the Seven Steering Committees of the Hong Alliance outside? Therefore, I am convinced they haven't met yet, and now only the Slaughter Venerable is acting, which is why he did such petty things!"

"This…" Ye Qing frowned and pondered for a moment, and said, "General Helian, I don't think so. I suspect this might be an attempt to lure the tiger away from the mountain. In the realm of the Seven Steering Committees of the Hong Alliance, it is after all our territory. They fear we might have some ambush here, so they dare not attack rashly. Hence, they're doing this to lure you, General Helian, out. Hence, confronting these people before the Blood Robe Sect Leader returns isn't without danger for us."

Helian Tiehua thought for a moment, shook his head slowly, and said, "Whether that's the case or not, this matter can't wait. Even if it is indeed a lure to draw me out, I must go out this time. If I do not, more members of the Seven Steering Committees will be killed by them."

"But if you go out like this, you can't fight them," Ye Qing said urgently.

"Not necessarily," Helian Tiehua added, "With the Wolf Monk and me, two peak masters, we're already capable of dealing with two of them. Plus, with the Seven Kills Formation from the Seven Steering Committees of the Hong Alliance, paired with Bai Li Xi's poison technique, we can handle one peak master. This fight may not be unwinnable."

Ye Qing glanced at Helian Tiehua, realizing that Helian Tiehua had been contemplating this all along, and had already arranged everything. However, Helian Tiehua was indeed correct. He and the Wolf Monk together were enough to handle two peak masters. The Killing Gate Seven Hidden's Seven Kills Formation was as powerful as one peak master. Coupled with Bai Li Xi's poison technique, handling one peak master posed no difficulty. According to this calculation, the battle is indeed winnable.

"In that case, let me contact the people from Sha Men." Ye Qing nodded and said.

Helian Tiehua nodded and turned his head to look at Bai Li Xi, who was sitting next to him, saying, "Mr. Bai Li, we're afraid we'll need your help this time."

"A fight, right? That's my favorite thing." Bai Li Xi said with excitement, "Wait a moment, I'll go prepare some medicine."

Ye Qing and Helian Tiehua exchanged a glance, both feeling a bit speechless. This old guy Bai Li Xi, he's really interested, isn't he? Why is he so happy about a fight?

Ye Qing contacted the people over at Sha Men, and upon hearing the news, Wolf Monk naturally rushed over with the people from Sha Men.

The Killing Gate Seven Hidden, after obtaining those six weapons, now formed the Seven Kills Formation, greatly enhancing their power. Ye Qing also took the Lone Moon Sword from the famed instruments he previously stole from the South Ridge Sect and gifted it to them. This way, all seven of them have equally powerful famed instruments, further enhancing the power of the Seven Kills Formation.

Getting the Lone Moon Sword raised the spirits of the Killing Gate Seven Hidden. Their eyesight is excellent, and they naturally knew that this Lone Moon Sword would greatly boost their strength.

With preparations complete on Sha Men's side, Helian Tiehua was also ready. Meeting with Wolf Monk, the two Peak Masters need not say anything, simply nodding to each other.

"The Seven Steering Committees of Hong Alliance have already found the whereabouts of Slaughter Venerable, located in an abandoned factory area in the northern part of the city." Helian Tiehua glanced at everyone and said, "In this battle, it's unlikely we'll be able to kill them. But we must display our momentum and, no matter what, quell the opponent's arrogance!"

"That's a given!" Wolf Monk nodded directly, saying, "I'll take care of Slaughter Venerable. Back then, after he defected from Xiaolin Temple, he ambushed me several times. At that time, I hadn't reached the Pinnacle Realm and was no match for him. Today, it's time to settle that old vendetta!"

"Good!" Helian Tiehua nodded slowly, saying, "Master will handle Slaughter Venerable, while Killing Gate friends and Mr. Bai Li will deal with Sky-Killing Master. As for Executioner Scholar, I will personally meet with him!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, and after making arrangements, they set off directly for the north of the city. Naturally, Ye Qing accompanied by car. Although Ye Qing no longer possesses martial strength, staying in the manor is more dangerous. It is still unknown how many people are watching the manor. If they find out Helian Tiehua has left, they will surely seize the opportunity to deal with Ye Qing. Therefore, it's safer to take him out with so many masters guarding him, better than staying inside the manor.

The abandoned factory area, where Slaughter Venerable is hiding, is quite secluded, about thirty kilometers from the manor. Helian Tiehua dispatched three cars, taking half an hour to arrive outside the abandoned factory area.

Ye Qing sat in the car, looking at the abandoned factory area, feeling uneasy for some reason. This abandoned factory area was unusually quiet, with not even the sounds of insects or birds, everything was excessively still.

"Here we are!" Helian Tiehua got out of the car first, looking at the factory area ahead, saying loudly, "Helian Tiehua of Hong Alliance Seven Rudders, along with Xiaolin Temple's Wolf Monk and Sha Men friends, come to visit Sky-Killing Master, Slaughter Venerable, and Executioner Scholar, the three seniors!"

Helian Tiehua spoke with abundant True Qi, his voice resonating like thunder, one boom after another. As the words finished, the sound echoed like rolling thunder inside and outside the factory area, the echo reverberating. Ye Qing did not doubt that even if hidden in the deepest part of the factory area, they could certainly hear Helian Tiehua's voice!

However, after Helian Tiehua's voice fell for a long time, there was no response from inside the factory area, as if there was no one inside.

Helian Tiehua slightly frowned and shouted again. But, still, there was no reply as if they had found the wrong place and there was no one inside.

"If the three seniors don't respond again, don't blame Helian for rudeness in directly barging in!" Helian Tiehua's voice turned somewhat cold, but there was still no sound from inside the factory area.

"In that case, Helian is coming in!" Helian Tiehua shouted and stepped straight towards the factory area.

"General Helian, don't go in yet." Ye Qing suddenly jumped out of the car to stop Helian Tiehua, looking at the factory area ahead, he said in a deep voice, "There's something wrong in here."