Chapter 19: All Sneaky Cultivators? One Punch to Kill!

“Besides the boss, there are two other bandits at the seventh layer of the Qi Gathering Realm. Looks like this mountain bandit den… has plenty of treasure.”

Gu Yang’s heart leapt with joy.

This trip was definitely worth it!

“You brat, leave now and I’ll let bygones be bygones. But if you insist on pushing forward… don’t blame me for being ruthless.”

Second-in-command’s gaze gleamed viciously.

These major sect disciples were best left alone if possible. But if the other party insisted on causing trouble—then killing him was no big deal.

At worst, they’d just relocate the base.

“Words are pointless. Today, none of you are getting away.”

Gu Yang gave Second-in-command a casual glance and spoke calmly.

“Hmph! You don’t have much skill, but you sure know how to talk tough!”

“Men, take him down!”

“Cut that brat down right here!”

As soon as Second-in-command shouted, the surrounding bandits swarmed into action.

Several among them were also Qi Gathering Realm cultivators.

But in front of Gu Yang, these people meant little.

Raising his fist, he punched casually—knocking out a bandit with each blow, as easily as crushing ants.

Thud!

Splat!

“Ahhh!”

Screams rang out one after another.

In just a few rounds, bandits were already lying scattered all over the ground—groaning in pain.

Seeing this scene, Second-in-command’s brows shot up.

He shouted loudly:

“Third! Attack now!”

As he spoke, another bandit at the seventh layer of Qi Gathering Realm had somehow already circled behind Gu Yang.

The moment Second-in-command gave the order, the two launched a simultaneous strike.

It was clearly a coordinated tactic—use the minions to distract Gu Yang, then deliver a fatal strike with overwhelming force from both flanks!

Their attack was sharp and ruthless, showing no intention of giving their opponent a chance.

If this had been an ordinary sect disciple, they’d likely have frozen in fear by now.

But Gu Yang had already noticed Third-in-command’s movements.

So he wasn’t surprised in the slightest.

Whoosh!

Second-in-command was the first to charge forward, wielding a massive broadsword.

Infused with surging true energy, he slashed downward with full force.

Seeing this, Gu Yang didn’t dodge. Instead, he calmly raised his fist and struck.

The perfected Vajra Fist burst forth in a dazzling golden light.

At the same time, a subtle fist intent quietly emerged.

Chi!

A terrifying force exploded outward.

In that instant, Second-in-command’s eyes widened with terror.

“No—”

He tried to cry out for help.

But the sound never left his throat before the golden light swallowed him whole.

Squelch!

Gu Yang’s fist bypassed the broadsword and landed squarely on Second-in-command’s face.

In a flash, his head exploded like a watermelon—

Brain matter and blood splattered everywhere!

“No! Second Brother! You son of a—go to hell!”

Third-in-command, seeing his brother’s head smashed to bits, was consumed by rage.

With a roar, his longsword erupted with full power and stabbed toward Gu Yang’s forehead with deadly precision.

But Gu Yang easily retracted his fist, his eyes cold as he cast a glance toward Third-in-command—

And launched another punch.

A horrifying force struck Third-in-command’s abdomen directly.

Bang!

A large, bloody hole appeared in his stomach.

Blood gushed out like a broken dam.

Thud!

Third-in-command crashed heavily to the ground—

Dead within moments.

At that instant, all the remaining bandits were struck dumb.

Second-in-command and Third-in-command… were dead!?

This… how could this be possible!?

Didn’t Second-in-command say this guy was only at the second layer of Qi Gathering!?

But they were at the seventh layer!

How could someone at the second layer kill them!?

Fear.

Panic.

It engulfed the hearts of all the bandits.

But just then—

A furious roar rang out from nearby.

“You bastard! You dare kill my brothers!? Courting death!?”

The voice boomed like thunder across the sky.

All the bandits suddenly straightened.

“It’s the Boss!”

“Boss, you’ve got to avenge Second and Third Brother!”

Instantly, a sense of security returned to them.

They shouted in excitement.

Hearing this, Gu Yang looked up with interest.

Not far off, a burly figure was rapidly approaching.

“Die!!”

That figure arrived in front of Gu Yang, raising a fist and smashing it toward his head.

Seeing this, Gu Yang’s expression shifted slightly. Follow current novels on novel⟡fire.net

This guy…

He’s actually at the ninth layer of Qi Gathering!?

Seriously? That intel was way off.

Or maybe… this whole bandit gang is full of sneaky bastards?

Even though he was surprised, Gu Yang’s actions didn’t slow down one bit.

He raised his fist and unleashed the Vajra Fist again.

A tenth of his fist intent exploded forth!

Whoosh!

Boom!

Their fists collided in mid-air.

A deafening roar echoed across the battlefield.

Rumble rumble rumble!

A terrifying force erupted.

The shockwave alone sent several weaker bandits flying.

Boom!

The two men each took a step back—

Neither had gained the upper hand!

Their strength was perfectly matched!

“That brat… actually caught the Boss’s punch!?”

“This can’t be! The Boss is at the ninth layer of Qi Gathering! How could that brat possibly block it!?”

Meanwhile—

The bandit leader’s face twisted with disbelief.

He was blocked?

This guy… wasn’t he just a second-layer Qi Gathering cultivator!?

How the hell did he block that punch!?

He stared at Gu Yang intensely.

Upon seeing Gu Yang’s robes, he gritted his teeth.

“A disciple of Flowing Cloud Sect… a genius, huh?”

“Damn it! Why did I have to run into such a troublesome bastard!?”

No. I must kill him here. Otherwise… it’ll be dangerous.

The bandit boss wasn’t some reckless brute.

On the contrary—he was cunning and meticulous.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have grown Black Wind Stronghold into such a force.

Even his two sworn brothers had reached the seventh layer of Qi Gathering.

So he knew very well—

This kid must die here.

Because he definitely carried many valuable treasures.

Disciples from big sects always did.

If he killed him now—

Then even the deaths of Second and Third wouldn’t be in vain.

But if he escaped…

That would be a disaster.

With that, the boss no longer held back.

A terrifying aura burst from his body—

The oppressive might of a ninth-layer Qi Gathering cultivator instantly blanketing the area.

“Die!!”

His energy flared as he raised his fist once more.

This move… was his lifelong trump card!

With it, he had killed countless sect disciples.

And this time—

He was sure he’d kill this boy too!

Then—

He could take the final step and break into the True Condensation Realm!

At that thought, the bandit boss’s face lit up with excitement.

He now looked at Gu Yang as if gazing upon a dead man.