Fist Force Piercing Armor, Lone Tiger Enters a Flock of Sheep!

One moment he was a harmless youth in the eyes of both sides, and the next he transformed into a ferocious tiger ready to devour.

With a single punch, he killed a soldier of the Black Mountain Army.

This scene stunned everyone on the field. The four members of the Black Mountain Army knew each other's strength very well. Although the fourth was the weakest among them, he had still cultivated internal Force, even if he had failed to break through to Qi Refining.

Moreover, these men were all hardened criminals who lived by the sword, their hands stained with blood, and they possessed considerable combat experience.

It wasn't that the fourth was too weak, but simply that the youth before them was too strong.

In an instant, the remaining three men on the field suddenly realized that this young man in the bamboo hat and straw cloak was no lamb to be slaughtered, but a wolf baring its teeth and lapping blood.

This was a tough opponent.

The three bandits of the Black Mountain Army simultaneously had the same thought.

"Little brother, we were mistaken just now. ...It was all a misunderstanding."

Seeing Su Mu look up, the stern-faced man leading them spoke up first, offering a truce. Su Mu was now an unpredictable variable, and it was better not to provoke him.

Before they could finish off Shi Feng, he didn't want this variable, Su Mu, to interfere.

As for what would happen afterward, a cold glint flashed in the stern-faced man's eyes.

"Heh, a misunderstanding?"

The youth suddenly smiled. Now they claimed it was a misunderstanding?

Too late!

Su Mu took a deep breath, channeling Force into his feet and executing the Five Animal Frolics' Deer Leap. His figure instantly became a blur, charging into the fray like a leaping deer.

"You're seeking death! Second, Third, you two deal with him. I can handle killing Shi Feng alone."

"Alright."

The two Black Mountain Army soldiers who had been flanking the stern-faced man, intending to toy with Shi Feng, immediately withdrew from the battle. They turned their blades, one to the left and one to the right, and lunged at Su Mu.

"These bandits are ruthless, little brother, you must be careful!"

Shi Feng shouted a warning. Seeing a glimmer of hope for survival, a newfound strength surged into his right arm, which held his saber. He fiercely engaged the stern-faced man.

Swish!

Two cold, gleaming saber lights flashed, cutting through the air. They swung simultaneously from different angles towards Su Mu's vital points.

Su Mu's eyes narrowed slightly. After mastering the Five Animal Frolics, his control over his body became nearly perfect. The two diagonally aimed slashes seemed to slow down several times in his eyes. He only needed to concentrate to easily track the trajectory of their blades.

Five Animal Frolics, White Ape Turns.

His body danced, and Su Mu shifted his stance. The two long sabers, carrying Force, swung swiftly but missed. To onlookers, it appeared as though the two men and Su Mu were coordinating their movements.

"Huh? They missed... This kid is really lucky."

Swish, swish!

The two Black Mountain Army soldiers continued to swing their sabers. Sweat beaded on their foreheads as they attacked. One man's throat bobbed as he swallowed.

This kid was uncanny. The moment they raised their sabers, as if foreseeing their moves, the opponent had already dodged, causing them to constantly miss.

This Black Mountain Army soldier's thoughts were correct. The Five Animal Frolics at the perfect stage gave Su Mu near-perfect control over his body. Furthermore, he simultaneously cultivated three martial arts of the lowest rank. Weapons were extensions of fists and feet, and Su Mu's understanding of muscle exertion far surpassed theirs.

Not to mention Su Mu's senses were far superior to ordinary people, coupled with his astonishing comprehension from being an "Excellent Talent, Raw Jade." Thus, the moment the two men raised their sabers, or exerted force in their wrists, forearms, or abdomen, Su Mu could predict their next move.

The two soldiers' saber techniques were broad and powerful, and the Force within them was stronger than the soldier Su Mu had just killed. However, after repeatedly missing their targets, their internal energy was depleted. Before their old strength had fully recovered, their movements became sluggish.

This was the moment Su Mu had been waiting for. Seizing this moment of sluggishness, he circulated his breath through his limbs, his arm muscles slowly bulging, thickening slightly.

In an instant, Su Mu entered the Limit Break State. Then, he took a powerful step forward, like a lone tiger entering a flock of sheep.

Roar!

All his Force was channeled into his fists, concentrating at a single point. His entire body's Force converged into one punch, which exploded outwards.

Rock Shattering Fist, Armor Collapse!

Su Mu noticed the Black Mountain Army soldiers were wearing cotton armor. Although it wasn't as defensive as iron armor, cotton armor was soft and elastic, offering decent protection against punches and kicks. Therefore, he didn't use the Tiger Subduing Fist but chose the Rock Shattering Fist, created specifically for enemies in heavy armor.

Thump, thump!

The moment his fist made contact with the cotton armor, the armor dented slightly, emitting the first muffled explosion. Then, a surge of Force violently penetrated the outer layer of cotton, erupting with a second, more deafening blast.

Crack.

Amidst the explosive sound came a series of crisp bone-cracking noises. The ribs of the soldier in cotton armor were broken by the punch. He let out a scream, his mouth opening wide.

Pfft.

He spat out a large mouthful of blood and was sent flying backward, crashing to the ground. Although he was still breathing, he had completely lost the ability to fight.

The cotton armor on his body was useless against this youth's fist?!

A comrade was severely injured and fell to the ground before his eyes, then was sent flying backward. An emotion called fear instantly spread through his heart.

At this very moment, their eyes met.

Su Mu's gaze was calm yet filled with killing intent. The Black Mountain Army soldier who met his gaze showed fear for the first time. But it was already too late.

Thump, thump!

As he was filled with dread, Su Mu showed no mercy. Those who kill others will be killed by others. Su Mu took a step forward, closing the distance, and threw another punch.

Two more dull explosions sounded. This Black Mountain Army soldier followed in the footsteps of the one before him. His padded armor was undamaged, but the flesh beneath it was caved in, his bones broken. He flew backward, crashing heavily onto the ground, twitching and groaning.

"Well done!" Shi Feng exclaimed ecstatically from the side.

Seeing three of his brothers dead or injured after facing Su Mu, the stern-faced man leading them felt a chill run through him. This was no mere wolf; it was a ferocious tiger descending from the mountain.

This wasn't just a tough opponent; they had run into an iron plate.

"Kid, you can still stop now. I can even recommend you to the Heavenly General, and with your strength, you'll have a great future in our Black Mountain Army, enjoying wealth and glory for a lifetime."

His expression twisted, and he shouted furiously, his voice sharp and stern.

"But if you insist on being stubborn, our Black Mountain Army and the Heavenly General will never let you go. We will exterminate your entire family!"

Exterminate his entire family?

Su Mu had come to this world alone. Now, even his life and death were not his own to control. He wasn't afraid of such threats.

Moreover, the way the man before him had shifted from respectful to aggressive was laughable.

"Little brother, don't panic. When I return this time, I will definitely report this to the County Lieutenant. Our Qingyun Army will protect you. Those Black Mountain Army bandits are to be punished by everyone!"

After Su Mu made his move, the situation instantly reversed. The key to deciding the outcome of the battle now rested on the young man whom both sides had initially considered harmless.

Shi Feng's morale soared as he truly saw a glimmer of hope for survival.

Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, the stern-faced man made a decisive move. He abandoned the other two Black Mountain Army soldiers on the field and turned to flee. He possessed a ranked Lightness Skill, which was his greatest confidence.

If he wanted to escape, how could a greenhorn kid and a half-dead Shi Feng stop him?

"Damn it, you'll pay for this!"

He uttered a harsh threat.

"Oh no, that scoundrel is going to escape..." Shi Feng's face fell with regret as he saw the bandit unleash a Lightness Skill and Movement Technique. However, the next second...

Shi Feng suddenly felt a gust of wind by his side as a figure flashed out like a startled swan.

The bandit had only fled a few steps when he felt a strong wind rushing at him from behind. He turned his head, his eyes wide with shock and fury. A figure rapidly enlarged in his pupils – that man-eating ferocious tiger was lunging at him with claws bared.

Vajra Tiger Subduing!

A loud tiger's roar preceded the attack, followed by a heavy blow landing on his temple.

"No, you, you can't kill..."

Before he could finish his sentence, a crisp cracking sound rang out.

Crack!

The stern-faced man's face contorted, blood gushing from his seven orifices as his skull instantly shattered. His eyes widened, disbelief etched on his face even in death.

A Tiger Roar Fist.

A Armor Piercing Fist.

And then there was the ape and deer shifting, and even the Lightness Skill and Movement Technique superior to his own. He couldn't understand how such a young man could master so many martial arts simultaneously, and each one was not merely dabbled in but executed with profound skill.

He regretted it.

"I didn't want to get involved... Why did you have to court death?"

Su Mu murmured to himself. As his voice fell, the stern-faced man's mouth opened and closed as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he only let out a muffled groan before completely expiring.

Not receiving an answer, Su Mu hadn't expected one anyway.

These so-called rebels, who would threaten to kill him for money and pleasure at the drop of a hat, were something Su Mu could only send to the underworld. Four souls accompanying each other on the road to the Yellow Springs wouldn't be so lonely.

Su Mu immediately kicked the curved saber on the ground. The saber spun and landed in Su Mu's hand.

"No, don't kill me..."

The two on the ground pleaded for mercy. Su Mu ignored them, directly swinging his saber twice to send them on their way. After finishing them off, Su Mu bent down and quickly rummaged through the bodies, looting them right in front of Shi Feng.

Shi Feng stared at the scene, finding the young man's movements a bit too practiced. Whether it was killing, finishing off opponents, or looting bodies, it all seemed natural, not like a first-time experience.

Moreover, Shi Feng had also recognized one of the martial arts Su Mu had used earlier. The sound of the tiger's roar was unmistakable.

"Vajra Temple's... Tiger Subduing Fist? Is this young brother from Vajra Temple?"

It was precisely upon recognizing Su Mu's Tiger Subduing Fist that Shi Feng was even more astonished. This martial art had quite a reputation in Qingyun County. It was said to be extremely difficult to cultivate. To produce the tiger's roar, one needed at least the Great Accomplishment level or higher.

Yet, the young man before him still looked somewhat childish, perhaps only fourteen or fifteen years old. Could it be that he had been practicing the Tiger Subduing Fist since before he was born, otherwise, how could he have cultivated such a profound level of this high-threshold martial art?

While the survivor Shi Feng was lost in thought, Su Mu quickly finished looting the four bodies. The stern-faced leader had over two hundred taels on him, and the other three combined had over a hundred taels, totaling a little over four hundred taels.

"These bandits are truly dripping with fat."

Besides that, there were a few other items. Shi Feng was still present, so Su Mu didn't count them carefully, just stuffing them all into his embrace.

"This place is not suitable for lingering."

After looting the bodies, Su Mu glanced at Shi Feng and turned to leave.

"Little brother, my name is Shi Feng. I will never forget your life-saving grace today. Great kindness needs no words. Please accept this Qingyun Army token. If you encounter any difficulties in the Qingyun County area in the future, you can use this token to find me at the Qingyun Army!"

Seeing Su Mu turn to leave, Shi Feng knew Su Mu didn't want to attract trouble. After all, the Black Mountain Army had risen rapidly in the Qingyun County area in recent years, and had now become a significant force that even the five major powers dared not offend lightly.

Shi Feng called out to Su Mu and then took off his waist token, throwing it over. Su Mu casually caught the token. Looking at the word "Qingyun" on the blood-stained token, he pondered for a moment and accepted it.

"I'll take this token for now. It might be useful in the future."