Wild Goose Fist

Chen Guan had no time to dodge Xiong Yan's attack.

At this critical moment, a long sword wrapped in blue inner force slammed into Xiong Yan's fist.

The tremendous force kicked up a cloud of dust, forcing even Xiong Yan to retreat.

"You're here!"

Mu Yuan kicked a demon flying, a cold smile on his face.

Then hundreds of men dressed in black charged out from all around.

Without a word, they joined the battle.

The demons were like chicks in their hands; none could withstand even a single attack.

"Lord Mu, this..."

Chen Guan was stunned by the sight.

He had never expected Mu Yuan to have an ambush waiting here.

"These are all men from the Demon Suppressing Division! I summoned them to deal with the Blazing Flame Sect. Xiong Yan thought he'd backed us into a corner, never realizing he'd fallen into our trap!"

Mu Yuan smiled and shook his head.

Chen Guan finally understood everything.

No wonder Mu Yuan had seemed so calm all along.

It turned out he had planned it all!

"So that's how it was. Lord Mu, you truly planned far ahead!"

Chen Guan clasped his fists and couldn't help but exclaim.

Mu Yuan shook his head. "It was the brothers from the Demon Suppressing Division who rescued the Phoenix Perch Sect's leader, and that's how we learned of this. As luck would have it, Xiong Yan came knocking himself, so I turned his plan against him. That Black-Robed Man who ambushed Xiong Yan just now was a disciple of the Phoenix Perch Sect, wasn't he?"

"Exactly! That disciple should have already left the mountain."

Chen Guan nodded.

Though Shen Mengjin was badly injured, with her cultivation, slipping away from Tushan without a sound wouldn't be difficult.

"Excellent. Xiong Yan, what do you have to say now? This is what happens when you set yourself against the Imperial Court!"

Mu Yuan's words sent Xiong Yan into a rage.

He had never imagined that Mu Yuan had seen through his schemes long ago, despite all the time he'd spent plotting.

And now he had fallen into Mu Yuan's trap!

"So what if you're the Demon Suppressing Division? You've provoked the Blazing Flame Sect, and you're still doomed!"

Flames instantly wrapped around Xiong Yan's body. He led the Blazing Flame Sect's disciples into battle against the Demon Suppressing Division.

With nothing better to do, Chen Guan joined the fight as well.

He dealt with demons rushing toward him, then finished off those the Demon Suppressing Division hadn't quite managed to kill.

[Slain Blood Forging Realm Third Layer wild boar, reward: Demon Lifespan: 120 years.]

[Slain Blood Forging Realm Second Layer hare, reward: Demon Lifespan: 70 years.]

[...]

As the system notifications rang out,

he watched the Demon Lifespan on his panel grow at a visible rate.

"Open System Panel!"

Chen Guan murmured excitedly.

[Host: Chen Guan]

[Lifespan: 4 years]

[Demon Lifespan: 2,300 years]

[Martial Art: Pecking Sparrow Strength (Mortal Grade High Rank); lifespan required to advance to the next level: 0/120 years]

[Martial Art: Whirlwind Wind Steps (Mortal Grade High Rank); lifespan required to advance to the next level: 0/450 years]

[Cultivation Method: Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Art (Mystic Grade Low Rank); current progress: 4/9; lifespan required to advance to the next level: 0/1,600 years]

Looking at all the Demon Lifespan on the System Panel,

Chen Guan felt richer than ever before.

"Upgrade Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Art, then use all the remaining Demon Lifespan to upgrade Pecking Sparrow Strength."

Chen Guan had already made up his mind.

Whirlwind Wind Steps had already reached the point where he'd comprehended Exquisite Leg.

He had to upgrade Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Art. As for the rest, he wanted to see how far Pecking Sparrow Strength could advance.

[Dragon Elephant Subduing Demon Art upgraded to the fifth layer. Entered Blood Forging Realm Fifth Layer. Gained five layers of Dragon Elephant Power. Lifespan required to advance to the next level: 0/3,200 years]

[Realm increased, lifespan +1]

[Pecking Sparrow Strength advanced to Mystic Grade Low Rank. Comprehended martial art Wild Goose Fist, which can mobilize the inner force around you. Lifespan required to advance to the next level: 0/800 years]

The system notifications rang out in his mind once more.

Boundless inner force coursed through his entire body, bringing a broad grin to his face.

Mu Yuan stared at him in astonishment.

He had never expected Chen Guan to reach Blood Forging Realm Fifth Layer so quickly.

Among those who had joined the Demon Suppressing Division before, he had never seen anyone cultivate at such a speed!

By now, Xiong Yan had been surrounded by men from the Demon Suppressing Division.

He was covered in wounds and bleeding profusely. If things continued like this, he would surely die here!

"Dragon Flame Fist!"

Xiong Yan roared.

The tremendous force sent the Demon Suppressing Division members around him stumbling back.

Everyone thought he was about to escape.

But his body became like a gigantic fireball as he charged straight at Chen Guan.

The men from the Demon Suppressing Division hadn't expected Xiong Yan to try to seize Chen Guan and escape. Even Mu Yuan had no time to intervene.

But as Chen Guan watched Xiong Yan charge toward him, he felt eager to try his new strength.

He had just reached Blood Forging Realm Fifth Layer and comprehended a new martial art.

Xiong Yan was the perfect target for testing it out.

"Go to hell!"

Xiong Yan swung his fist straight at Chen Guan's head.

Chen Guan stepped into Whirlwind Wind Steps and instantly dodged the attack.

"Wild Goose Fist!"

He murmured the words.

His fist drifted softly toward Xiong Yan.

"Pathetic trick!"

Seeing no inner force on Chen Guan's fist, Xiong Yan sneered in disdain. He turned his head, preparing to dodge.

But inner force gathered around Chen Guan's fist.

His fist never even touched Xiong Yan's face, yet Xiong Yan's face caved in, and his body flew backward like a kite with its string cut.

Everyone present was left gawking.

They had never seen a fist technique like this before!

"What kind of fist technique is that?"

Xiong Yan scrambled to his feet, his face swollen like a pig's head.

Chen Guan only sneered and shook his head. "A fist technique that can kill you!"

With that, he charged forward.

Wild Goose Fist could mobilize the inner force around it. A gale sprang up, pinning Xiong Yan in place so he couldn't move.

Chen Guan's fist slammed into his chest.

The tremendous inner force instantly caved in Xiong Yan's chest.

He spat out a mouthful of blood and stared at Chen Guan in terror.

"Kill him. Leaving him alive will only cause trouble!"

At Mu Yuan's command,

Chen Guan eagerly strode forward, grabbed Xiong Yan by the collar, and prepared to kill him with one punch.

Just then,

Xiong Yan, his will to survive surging, suddenly cried out, "Great King, save me! For all the years I've served you diligently, please save me!"

As soon as the words left his mouth,

a deep voice rang through the air. "What a useless fool!"

The moment the voice fell, a black gale suddenly swept in, leaving Chen Guan unable to stand.

He could only release Xiong Yan and retreat!

From within the black wind, a long black hand shot out, reaching straight for Chen Guan's heart.