Chapter 66: He Should Be Able to Split Him in Half
Chapter 66: He Should Be Able to Split Him in Half
On the inner city streets, Xu Yunfeng halted a carriage, his hand gripping a long sword.
His gaze was focused ahead, and his tone was steady. "I am Xu Yunfeng, an Imperial Inspector, acting under the orders of Inspector-in-Chief Cao Bin to search for a fugitive! Please alight from the carriage for an inspection."
Inside the carriage, several individuals heard these words, and Cheng Ran was the first to stand up.
He patted Jiang Ning's shoulder and then pushed aside the curtain to step out.
"Xu Yunfeng, have you lost your mind?" Cheng Ran spoke up, "A mere inspector dares to stop my carriage?"
Xu Yunfeng's eyes remained fixed on the carriage, as if he could see through the thick curtain and the carriage body.
Then, his gaze finally landed on Cheng Ran.
"So, it's the Cheng family's young master!"
"Knowing it's me, you still dare to stop me?"
Xu Yunfeng slightly cupped his hands, "My apologies, I'm just carrying out official duties. Following Inspector-in-Chief Cao Bin's orders to search for a fugitive, for the safety of all the citizens in Luoshui County, I must uphold my responsibilities."
"I suspect the young master Cheng's carriage is harboring a fugitive!"
"Please, Young Master Cheng, allow me to conduct a search."
Cheng Ran's face turned angry, "Just because you're an inspector, you dare to challenge me? You should bring Cao Bin here instead!"
As he spoke, Cheng Ran slowly put on a pair of black gloves.
Seeing Cheng Ran's action, Xu Yunfeng smiled.
"Young Master Cheng, with your Vital Energy Perfection, you're indeed close to attaining the Martial Arts Ascendant Rank. However, please recognize your limits and don't come forward."
As he spoke, Xu Yunfeng held the long sword and took a step forward.
Instantly, his Vital Energy coursed through his entire body, and the long sword in his hand trembled slightly.
At this moment, a voice suddenly came from inside the carriage.
"Martial Arts Ascendant! He's a skilled one!"
"Young Master, step back! He's not your match!"
As the words fell, Elder Zheng also pushed aside the curtain and appeared beside Cheng Ran.
Cheng Ran also heard Elder Zheng's words, and his gaze suddenly turned grave as he looked at Xu Yunfeng.
Martial Arts Ascendant!
This statement stirred up a tremendous wave in his heart.
Although there was only a thin line between attaining and not attaining the rank, the difference in strength didn't seem significant.
The skin membrane was like bullhide, and it couldn't bring about a qualitative change in strength. As for the increase in Vital Energy, even if it grew by a few layers, and the strength increased by a hundred or so pounds, it wasn't a gap that would make others look up in awe.
However, when these factors combined, the increase in strength became quite substantial.
Compared to Vital Energy Perfection, the Martial Arts Ascendant Rank, in the face of life-and-death battles, while not an absolute guarantee of victory, still carried a success rate of over nine out of ten.
At this moment, Jiang Ning also heard Elder Zheng's evaluation.
Martial Arts Ascendant, Xu Yunfeng was indeed extraordinary.
Subsequently, Jiang Ning clenched his fist, and his Vital Energy instantly coursed through one arm. As for the other arm, it was also about to reach the stage of coursing through both arms.
At this moment, a mighty power surged within his body.
Under the pull of this power, his Vital Energy surged uncontrollably.
It was like a volcano about to erupt.
"My single arm has about three hundred and fifty pounds of strength. With the support of the Firewood Splitting Blade Technique and the unleashing of the Ninefold Power, if I catch him off guard, I should still be able to split Xu Yunfeng in half with one strike, right?"
He recalled the power of the sword strike from earlier in the day.
In his heart, he muttered, "I should be able to, right? After all, the Martial Arts Ascendant Rank is just the initial stage, and there's no qualitative change yet. It's still a mortal body!"
He tightened his grip on the sword, and holding it gave him a sense of security.
At this moment, Xu Yunfeng noticed Elder Zheng's appearance, and his eyes narrowed. His grip on the sword tightened, and the veins on his hand bulged.
In the bright moonlight, Elder Zheng, who had just stepped out of the carriage, also noticed this.
He placed his palm on Cheng Ran's shoulder and applied slight pressure.
Instantly, Cheng Ran felt as if a mountain was pressing down on his body.
"Elder Zheng!" Cheng Ran turned his head.
Xu Yunfeng also spoke up, "Elder Zheng, I have no intention of causing conflict with you. Please take Young Master Cheng and leave, and I won't stop you."
"Impossible!" Cheng Ran said to the elder beside him, "Elder Zheng, since I brought Jiang Shidi out, I must ensure his safe return.
At this moment, Elder Zheng did not speak, but his gaze fell heavily upon Xu Yunfeng.
Seeing this, Xu Yunfeng sneered, "Elder Zheng, it hasn't been a few years since that battle. You're still maintaining your peak condition at this age, and I'm sure you're well aware of that!"
"I must take Jiang Ning, who's hiding in the carriage, with me. This is the task Cao Tou assigned me, and I'm willing to risk my life for it!"
"Are you really willing to risk your life for the Cheng family, for an outsider?"
Hearing Xu Yunfeng's words, Elder Zheng's expression darkened.
"Elder Zheng!" Cheng Ran spoke again.
Read the correct version at 69 Book Bar! 6=9+Book_Bar First Release of this Novel.
Hoo...
Elder Zheng, as mentioned by Cheng Ran, slowly exhaled the turbidity in his heart, seemingly having made a decision.
The strength of his grip on Cheng Ran's shoulder intensified, his five fingers like eagle claws, firmly locking onto Cheng Ran's scapula.
The carriage also sank, and the stallion pulling it let out a long neigh.
The news spread throughout the inner city's streets.
Elder Zheng's voice whispered in Cheng Ran's ear, "Young Master, my apologies! Youthful vigor overcomes strength! If it were a couple of years ago, I would've been willing to lend you a hand, but these past two years, my physical abilities have been declining year after year!"
Although Elder Zheng spoke softly, Jiang Ning was less than two feet away from both of them.
At such a short distance, how could he not hear!
"Indeed! In the end, one can only rely on oneself!" Jiang Ning sneered, speaking to himself.
Then, he tightened his grip on the longsword in his hand and stood up.
He muttered to himself again, "With my single arm, I have a strength of about three hundred and fifty pounds. I've attained a minor level in the Five Beasts Fist, and my speed, even compared to Cheng Ran, is not weak. My agility is even better than Cheng Ran's, and my body movements can be considered entering the realm of subtlety. Even in terms of martial arts level, it's difficult for an Ascendant Martial Artist to match my strength!"
"Now, with the Firewood Splitting Blade Technique breaking through its limits, my explosive power is eight to nine times greater than an average person's, and my blade speed is also eight to nine times faster."
"Withstanding the tearing of my muscles from the Ninefold Power, I should be able to strike three times. I don't believe that I can't kill Xu Yunfeng with three strikes!"
Thinking of this, and also recalling Xu Yunfeng's repeated smugness as if he had Jiang Ning all figured out, a surge of anger rose within Jiang Ning.
"So infuriating!"
"I'll kill you today!"
"I don't believe that with such a record, my master won't protect me!"
He raised his hand to push aside the door curtain and stepped out.
At this moment, Elder Zheng watched as Jiang Ning walked out of the carriage, and a look of surprise flashed through his eyes.
"This kid actually has killing intent! Does he intend to kill that Ascendant Martial Artist, the Imperial Inspector?"
On the other side.
Xu Yunfeng also saw Jiang Ning stepping out of the carriage, and a smile crept onto his lips.
If he could take Jiang Ning away today, Cao Tou would also consider it a merit.
After discussing with Cao Tou yesterday, he put his plan into action today.
All the false evidence had been fabricated today, framing Jiang Li as a heretic and a traitor to the God Worship Sect! The last time they eradicated the Broken Sandalwood a half-month ago, it was because Jiang Li had leaked the information, according to the fabricated evidence and characterization.
Today, he could conveniently take Jiang Ning away, and with Jiang Ning in his possession, he would be able to force Jiang Li to confess more quickly. This would also expedite the resolution of this matter.
By capturing Jiang Ning tonight, they could arrest Jiang Li and his family tomorrow.
Moreover, capturing Jiang Ning on the way was much simpler than going to the Canglang Martial Academy to demand someone's release! Therefore, in Xu Yunfeng's eyes, if he could take Jiang Ning away tonight, it would undoubtedly be a great achievement.
He would also gain more recognition from Cao Bin and the Cao family.
This was why, even with Elder Zheng, a Ninth Stage Martial Artist, obstructing him, Xu Yunfeng was determined to take Jiang Ning away.
By establishing this merit, he would earn Cao Bin's approval and obtain the qualification to join the Patrol Bureau.
This was the true purpose in Xu Yunfeng's heart.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
