Chapter 859: Chapter 858 [Dangerous Person—Xu Zigang]

Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan, though overwhelmed with shame in their hearts, were both Mid Martial Venerate cultivators, as was Ye Tianchen. Initially, upon meeting Ye Tianchen, they believed that killing him would be as easy as raising their hands. Yet, Ye Tianchen displayed such formidable battle power that even the two of them, joining forces with Yang Gui, were unable to kill him. This filled them with immense rage. But now, with their master, the Vicious Ghost, wanting to kill them, they naturally desired to live and thus attributed their defeat to factors beyond their control, avoiding any blame on themselves, lest they face certain death.

“Master, spare us…” Hu Changhe pleaded loudly.

“Master, we’ve been tirelessly searching for Earth’s Main Dragon Vein, not out of a lack of effort, but because it’s really difficult to find… The unexpected appearance of that bastard Ye Tianchen caught us off guard, and we didn’t expect him to be so powerful. Next time, I will definitely obliterate him, Master, believe me!” Qin Mingshan said, trembling all over.

Vicious Ghost hesitated, then coldly glanced at Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan. He wasn’t just scaring them; he truly wanted to kill these two disciples, as they were a disgrace to him. Losing to someone of equal Cultivation Realm in a two-on-one fight was a shame beyond words, an unbearable disgrace, not just for Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan, but even for himself, Vicious Ghost!

Considering Vicious Ghost had lived over a century, which was quite long-lived on Earth, especially among martial artists, he was a cunning and infamous person in the Ancient Martial World. If it became known that his two disciples lost a combined effort against an equally ranked martial artist, who was only in his twenties, it would indeed be mortifying.

It’s not to say that older martial artists are inherently superior in cultivation and combat power; it largely depends on individual talent, comprehension, and opportunity. However, compared to younger martial artists, older ones often have the advantage of more extensive battle experience. In the brutal, bloody Martial Arts World, life-and-death struggles are constant, and combat experience can often determine the outcome of a battle, and even life or death, so a decisive factor in a fierce battle is not so simple.

“Vicious Ghost, I think we should let it go for now. We’re at a critical manpower moment. If we can locate the Main Dragon Vein successfully this time, we can forgive their lapses. If not, all three of them will be obliterated!” The middle-aged man in camouflage coldly said while looking at Yang Gui.

“Master… I will certainly do my utmost; even if it means being shattered to pieces, I’ll help you find the location of Earth’s Main Dragon Vein,” Yang Gui said, frightened.

“Yes, Master, we will certainly atone for our sins!” Hu Changhe cleverly echoed.

“If I fail to assassinate the First Leader this time and obtain the treasure to stabilize the Main Dragon Vein, I will kill myself to atone!” Qin Mingshan promised eagerly to survive.

Vicious Ghost looked at Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan, gradually retracting his Martial Arts True Power, and said coldly, “You said it yourselves; when the time comes, if you’re obliterated, don’t blame your master for being ruthless!”

“Yes, Master!” Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan quickly responded respectfully.

Hu Changhe, Qin Mingshan, and Yang Gui narrowly escaped death. Vicious Ghost and the middle-aged man in camouflage sat at the head of the villa’s hall, while the three sat below, trembling, not daring to speak until spoken to.

“Yang Gui, what information did you gather after returning to China?” the middle-aged man in camouflage asked.

“Master, I gathered two pieces of information this time in China. First, that Cang Lang and Yan Long have both resigned; they seem to be planning to head to T Country to find you. Second, the defenses around China’s Zhongnanhai are incredibly strong, mostly consisting of modern, technologically advanced equipment. Additionally, the Monument Pushing Hand Li San has been pursuing me since learning of my return to China, but he has been unable to find my location!” Yang Gui said.

“Hmph, those old guys in China’s upper echelon think that since I’ve been at the border of China and T Country, killing many Chinese agents and War Kings over the years, trouble is bound to arise. They’re indeed clever, and I do intend to cause a big ruckus, maybe even destroy China. But they guessed wrong; I don’t intend to instigate a war between T Country and China. There’s no need; my power alone is sufficient. Besides, my primary objective is to find Earth’s Main Dragon Vein,” the middle-aged man in camouflage sneered.

“Master, the guardians of Zhongnanhai are incredibly strong, with a lot of modern technology. Even for us, entering silently would be extremely difficult, and attempting to assassinate the First Leader won’t be easy…” Yang Gui said with some worry.

“Don’t worry about that; we have our own methods,” Vicious Ghost laughed disdainfully.

“Li San’s Monument Pushing Hand is itself a Martial Arts Divine Skill. After being introduced to the Mortal World, its power is less than a tenth of its original. I originally had you kill his mother to enlighten Li San, hoping he would join me in cultivation. He’s truly a prodigy, but he refused, and you screwed things up to this point; you’ll solve it yourself. With your current Cultivation Battle Power, killing Li San should be a piece of cake!” the middle-aged man in camouflage said indifferently.

Yang Gui glanced at his master sitting above him and was momentarily stunned. His grudge with Li San had lasted long enough and needed resolution, though he wasn’t worried. With his current Early-stage Martial Venerate combat power, killing Li San posed no issue. He was merely pondering his master’s plan; having left China for over ten years, could he be planning to turn the place upside down upon returning?

“So how do we handle China’s two great War Kings? You, after all, were once one of China’s three great War Kings yourself,” Vicious Ghost deliberately asked the man in camouflage.

“Heh, so what? I have no ties with them, only acquaintances. Moreover, those old guys in China sent Cang Lang and Yan Long to T Country to kill me, figuring that as long as I’m alive, I’ll cause great trouble. Little do they know, I’ve already returned to China and will soon pay those old guys a visit. I failed to kill them back then for the Xu family; this time, I won’t let those old guys live!” the middle-aged man in camouflage sneered.

“Ah, Xu Zigang, one of China’s three great War Kings, indeed. Let’s see how you kill those old guys in China and deal with the other two great War Kings?” Vicious Ghost laughed.

“Vicious Ghost, save the trickery. Our mutual goal is locating Earth’s Main Dragon Vein, so both of our cultivations can improve. This benefits everyone. While I can go and kill China’s old leaders and take out Ye Tianchen for you, if you still can’t find the Main Dragon Vein, don’t expect kindness from me,” Xu Zigang said, his gaze fierce as he looked at Vicious Ghost.

“Master, we will definitely succeed this time. Cang Lang and Yan Long, those fools, and China’s old idiots wouldn’t dream that you’ve returned to China and will soon confront them. When that time comes, it’ll be their end. Not only can we take care of China’s old guys, but we can also find the Main Dragon Vein, using its Spiritual Energy to overcome cultivation barriers, achieving two goals at once,” Yang Gui said confidently.

No one expected that Xu Zigang, one of China’s once-disappeared three great War Kings, believed to be instigating a war between T Country and China, had instead infiltrated China and was now in the Capital City. He had become a formidable martial artist, recruiting Yang Gui, the Double Saber King and one of the Black Force’s three mighty enemies, as a disciple and mingling with the notorious Vicious Ghost from the Ancient Martial World, aiming to seize the treasured items from China’s leaders to anchor the Earth’s Main Dragon Vein.

Xu Zigang is an extremely dangerous figure with astonishing battle power, exceptional courage, and wisdom. In his youth, he was more powerful than Cang Lang and Yan Long. During his years of disappearance, he became a martial artist with deep and powerful cultivation. Upon returning to China, he not only intends to find the treasured item to anchor Earth’s Main Dragon Vein but also plans to assassinate China’s leaders. One can only imagine what havoc would ensue if the heads of state were to suddenly die…