Chapter 72: Seventh Stage Peak, The Pillar of the Cao Family!

Chapter 72: Seventh Stage Peak, The Pillar of the Cao Family!

At the entrance of the martial arts academy.

Seeing Wang Jin's appearance, Cao Bin was not surprised.

He had expected Wang Jin to show up after he and his men entered Wang Jin's territory.

This scene had long been anticipated by him.

Then, he cupped his hands towards Wang Jin, "Senior Wang! Jiang Ning's older brother is a wanted criminal by the court, colluding with the God Worship Sect. The raid half a month ago ended in failure, with casualties and losses. This man is a blood relative of Jiang Li, and I must arrest him!"

"Please, Senior Wang, grant me this favor!"

As he spoke his last words, Cao Bin slightly bowed, showing respect to Wang Jin.

"Get lost!" Wang Jin shouted.

Suddenly, Cao Bin's face turned pale, then flushed, looking extremely unsightly.

He never expected that after lowering his stance and being so humble, Wang Jin would respond with such a face-slapping attitude.

This made Cao Bin, who was always high and mighty, feel embarrassed, his cheeks burning.

Especially with so many onlookers inside and outside the academy, it made him even more furious.

At this moment.

Outside the academy, a group of people gathered at a distance, their faces filled with amusement.

"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect that Cao Bin, the inspector-in-chief from the Cao family, would be scolded by Wang, the academy owner."

"Wang is indeed bold, protecting his own like this. I'd like my good-for-nothing child to become his disciple and join the Canglang Martial Academy."

"I was thinking the same. It's worth the 100 taels of silver for the apprenticeship fee!"

"Indeed! But on second thought, how dare Wang Jin, just an academy owner, scold Inspector Cao? He's an official from the government, and Cao Bin is the direct descendant of the Cao family!"

"What's Wang Jin afraid of? I heard Wang Jin's martial arts skills are extraordinary; he's a Seventh Stage expert."

"Seventh Stage, that high?"

"That's right. When Wang Jin was young, he was famous among the surrounding counties for his skills. He earned the title of Five Beasts Demon and mastered the Five Beasts Fist to perfection, unmatched by ordinary people. His famous battle was at the Eighth Stage, where he defeated three Eighth Stage experts single-handedly, slaying them all!"

"So powerful? I didn't know that before! If I had known earlier, I would have sent my good-for-nothing son to join the Canglang Martial Academy!"

"And that's not all! Wang Jin's confidence is not just in his skills!"

"Oh, brother, do you have any more insider information? Share it with us!"

"I heard that the military commander stationed outside the city is Wang Jin's younger brother, his own flesh and blood!"

"Wow!!! No wonder Wang Jin dares to show no face to Inspector Cao."

". . ."

Hearing the whispers of the crowd behind him, Cao Bin's face turned red with embarrassment.

The next moment.

His expression suddenly turned grim, "Wang Jin! I respect you as a senior, giving you some face, but you're sheltering a wanted criminal of the court. Are you planning a rebellion?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Jin's eyes flashed with anger.

Boom—

The floor beneath him suddenly cracked, and a gust of wind blew, his figure moving as fast as a shadow.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning's eyes narrowed, and his heart was startled.

Such incredible speed!!!

From his teacher to the academy entrance, there was a distance of about ten zhang.

But with his teacher's burst of speed, it took only about a third of a breath, or about a second, for his teacher to cover this ten zhang distance.

Jiang Ning's initial estimate in his mind revealed that his teacher's speed was frighteningly fast.

It reached a speed of over thirty meters per second.

In other words, it was around 120 kilometers per hour.

What kind of concept was this?

It was equivalent to the speed of a car on the highway in his previous life.

Such speed alone was terrifying in its impact.

Not to mention combining it with skill and power.

And this was just the initial burst of speed; one could only imagine how fast his peak speed would be!

After this comparison, at this moment, Jiang Ning gained a new understanding of his teacher's strength.

Being able to withstand such terrifying power, one could imagine how robust his muscles and flesh were.

It was common knowledge that during combat, directions could change at any moment, and yet his body withstood such powerful bursts without a single hair out of place.

In Jiang Ning's eyes, this was beyond what a mortal body could achieve.

With such a physique, perhaps in his previous life, even light gunpowder weapons would be no threat, and he could withstand them with his flesh and blood.

According to what he knew, Wang Jin's teacher was only at the Seventh Stage of martial arts, and an elderly, declining Seventh Stage at that.

What about the Sixth Stage? The Fifth Stage? The Grandmaster?

Or even that Martial Sage who could stand against an entire nation? At this moment, countless thoughts flooded Jiang Ning's mind.

On the other side.

Wang Jin seemed to transform into an angry Vajra, his eyes wide like bells, and his movements like a ferocious tiger descending from the mountain, an awe-inspiring sight.

Cao Bin was startled by his intimidating presence, and in that brief moment of shock, Wang Jin had already closed half the distance.

By the time Cao Bin took two steps back, Wang Jin was already in front of him.

Then.

In Cao Bin's astonished eyes, he was about to raise his hand to block, but Wang Jin's footwork was fast, and his hand was even faster.

As soon as he raised his hands to his chest, Wang Jin's right hand, transformed into an eagle's claw, had already locked onto his neck. The five fingers, like hooks, gripped his neck firmly, lifting him off the ground.

Feeling the immense power emanating from those five fingers, Cao Bin had no doubt that Wang Jin could crush his neck in an instant, killing him on the spot.

With his life in someone else's hands, fear involuntarily crept into his eyes.

He dared not make any further movements with his hands.

Meanwhile...

Clang Clang Clang

The patrolmen instinctively drew their swords, eyeing Wang Jin with a mixture of caution and hostility, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Wang Jin's gaze swept across the crowd, resembling a mighty beast surveying its domain.

Standing three feet away from Cao Bin, another captain, Wang Desheng, locked eyes with Wang Jin for a brief moment before hastily retreating half a step and saying, "If you've beaten up Cao Bin, you can't touch me! I'm just here to cheer him on."

The others, having caught Wang Jin's gaze, felt their courage wane, despite being armed and outnumbering him. Some, influenced by Wang Desheng's earlier statement, involuntarily took a step back, falling behind the others.

Wang Jin chuckled, his attention refocusing on Cao Bin's pain-stricken face.

"Who gave you the audacity to splatter mud on me?"

Without Waiting...

Wang Jin continued, not giving the reddening Cao Bin a chance to respond, "If you want to capture someone on my turf, you're not qualified. Send Cao Reng instead!"

Outside the Martial Academy...

Onlookers witnessed the scene and began to buzz with discussion.

"Look at the audacity of this Wang, the Academy Master! He turns hostile in an instant, disregarding the Cao family's face."

"That's no surprise! This is Wang Jin, who once rivaled the Five Beasts Old Demon in his youth. His temper was as fiery as his hatred for evil! He's restrained himself over the years, but with his Seventh Stage Martial Dao prowess, he has every right to be defiant."

"Indeed! In all of Luoshui County, only a handful can surpass the Five Beasts Old Demon, and among them, perhaps only Cao Reng, as mentioned by the Old Demon himself."

"Cao Reng? Is this matter worthy of his personal attention?" someone asked in surprise. "He's a renowned figure in Luoshui County, with a distinguished reputation. The Cao family owes its current status to Cao Reng's contributions."

Just Then...

As the crowd outside the academy continued to discuss, Wang Jin's gaze, however, was fixed intently on a distant point, his expression grave.

From a kilometer away, atop a tall tower, a man clad in black, with a topknot, drew his bow, the arrow's tip glinting menacingly as it locked onto Wang Jin.

The moment Wang Jin spotted this figure, he knew exactly who it was – Cao Reng, the very person he had just mentioned.

Wang Jin's heart sank, and he thought to himself, "This is trouble!"

The moment Cao Reng appeared, it was clear that this matter had become complicated.

Within the entire Cao family, only Cao Reng was an exception, the one person Wang Jin feared.

This was because, several years ago, when Cao Reng became a Martial Prodigy, their prowess had been on par, both being Seventh Stage.

Now, after several years, even if Cao Reng hadn't advanced to the Sixth Stage, he was unlikely to be weaker than Wang Jin. Most likely, he was still a Seventh Stage, with the ability to unleash nearly his entire strength with each move.

Moreover, Cao Reng was over a decade younger, and in the world of martial arts, youth was a valuable asset, a source of confidence.

"A young fighter is to be feared."

As one aged, physical abilities declined, and vital energy waned, making it challenging to improve, and possibly even leading to a decline in prowess.

Cao Reng, now in his mid-thirties, was at the peak of his physical state.

Wang Jin, however, was over fifty, already in decline.

Without Hesitation...

Wang Jin thought to himself, "Fortunately, I recently began practicing the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique, which has strengthened my five zang and six fu organs, restoring my bodily functions to those of a man in his early forties."

"With this, I might just be able to exchange blows with Cao Reng!"

He then recalled the overwhelming Ninefold Power that Jiang Ning had transmitted to him earlier, a force akin to a tidal wave.

This recollection reaffirmed his determination.

"Even if it means turning against the Cao family, I must protect Jiang Ning. A talent like his is worth this price."

"Wang Jin, release my younger brother!"

Cao Reng's voice boomed from the tower, like thunder, echoing in all directions and clearly audible to the crowd.

As the onlookers lifted their heads, they saw Cao Reng standing atop the tower, bow at the ready.

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“It’s him! Cao Rong!!!” someone exclaimed in shock.

Upon hearing this name, the crowd surrounding Canglang Martial Academy scattered like birds and beasts, retreating to the sides.

Seeing this, how could they not know that a fierce conflict might soon break out here?

Two top experts of Luoshui County were about to engage in an intense battle.

As inner city residents, they had all heard tales of such battles, knowing full well that the aftermath of such a confrontation could be deadly.

When these top experts fought, even a mere stone shard flying from the center of the clash could possess the power to crush an ordinary person’s skull.

At this moment.

Wang Jin heard Cao Rong’s words and laughed heartily.

"As you wish!"

Then, he raised his hand and threw the powerful Cao Bin out like a chick, directly shooting him toward a stone pillar outside the martial academy.

Boom—

The stone pillar instantly collapsed, but Cao Bin’s momentum did not stop. His body scraped against the ground, shattering the tiles.

High up on the tower, Cao Rong saw this scene, his eyes as cold as a blade.

"Wang Jin, you’re courting death!!!"

With a light shout, he released his arrow.

Twang—

The bowstring vibrated, and the arrow instantly pierced the air.

In an instant, the tail of the arrow revealed a white streak.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning’s expression turned grave.

This was a sonic boom!

The arrow left his hand, traveling at over three hundred and sixty meters per second!!

Seeing this, Jiang Ning was deeply alarmed by the terrifying strength of the martial expert.

This arrow, even if it didn’t hit a vital spot.

Within a hundred steps, this arrow was no different from a sniper’s bullet in the Previous Life.

The arrow’s trail of white streak vanished halfway.

A moment later, the arrow had already reached Wang Jin.

Seeing the arrow hurtling towards him, Wang Jin shook his head, moved his feet, and easily dodged the arrow, then stood behind the stone pillar.

Subsequently, Wang Jin laughed heartily.

"Cao Rong, if you want to avenge your brother’s death, come down and fight! Who does this thing scare?"

At this moment, Cao Rong also put down the powerful bow in his hand, and with one hand, he leaped from the tower.

His figure approached Wang Jin like the wind.

Reaching three hundred meters, he drew the bowstring again, the cold light of the arrow firmly locking Wang Jin behind the stone pillar.

Locked by this arrow, Wang Jin was as if facing a formidable enemy.

From a kilometers away, he remained unafraid of Cao Rong’s arrow.

After all, the distance was covered, and the arrow had not yet reached him, but its momentum had already decreased significantly, the sound preceding it.

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The next moment, his gaze sharpened again, and he saw Cao Rong’s figure approaching continuously, swift as a fleeting shadow..

The bowstring was drawn back, arrow firmly locked Wang Jin behind the stone pillar.

The next moment, Wang Jin evaded his arrow,

Boom—

The arrow pierced the stone pillar, but its momentum did not stop. it traveled instead, shattering the tile.

High up on the tower, Cao Rong’s eyes were as cold as a blade.

"Wang Jin, you’re courting death!!"

With a light shout, he released his arrow.

Twang—

The bowstring vibrated, and the arrow instantly pierced the air.

In an instant, the tail of the arrow revealed a white streak.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning’s expression turned grave.

This was a sonic boom!

The arrow left his hand, traveling at over three hundred and sixty meters per second!

Seeing this, Wang Jin was deeply alarmed by the terrifying strength of the martial expert.

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"Wang Jin, you’re cour death!!"

The next moment, his gaze sharpened again, the arrow firmly locked Wang Jin behind the stone pillar.

Wang Jin shook his head, moved his feet, and easily dodged the arrow, then stood behind the stone pillar.

"Cao Rong, if you want to avenge your brother’s death, come down and fight! Who does this thing scare anyone?"

At this moment, Cao Rong also put down the powerful bow in his hand, and with one hand, heaped from the tower.

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The next moment, his figure approached Wang Jin like the gust of wind.

Reaching three hundred meters, he drew the bowstring again, the cold light of the arrow firmlyly Wang Jin behind the stone pillar.

Locked by this arrow, Wang Jin was as if facing a formidable enemy.

From a thousand meters away, he remained unafraid of Cao Rong’s arrow.

After all, only three hundred meters, the arrow had already significantly slowed, and the sound preceded it.

However, at this distance, it was a different story.

Three hundred meters, the arrow, released with the force of Cao Rong, and the momentum imparted by only three hundred meters per second.

The arrow’s speed was terrifying, reaching Wang Jin in less than a third of a second.

Wang Jin felt the pressure from the arrow, even if he had hardened his skin like bronze.

"Arrow, indeed, is terrifying!!"

"Under the sky, the pressure against me is so intense."

The next moment, his gaze sharpened again, and he saw Cao Rong’s figure approaching continuously, swift as a fleeting shadow.

The bowstring was drawn back, and the arrow firmly locked Wang Jin behind the stone pillar.

This matter, Cao Rong naturally knew.

He also knew Wang Jin would stand up even if it meant tearing his face with the Cao family.

But now, Cao Rong didn’t think about Jiang Ning, this was not what he wanted to do.

He only knew that since Wang Jin valued Jiang Ning so much, then he wouldn’t treat a quick opponent with a body as an ape’s agility.

That person, was Jiang Ning.

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