Chapter 426 - 257: Chen Tiangang
In an instant, sparks flew as Fang Yue’s Palm Wind struck the Longsword, making it hum and vibrate.
The man in black felt a tremendous force travel up his arm and was inwardly shocked. He hadn’t expected Fang Yue’s strength to be so immense.
However, the man in black did not retreat. With a flash, he attacked Fang Yue again. This time, his Swordsmanship was even more ferocious, with every strike aimed at Fang Yue’s vital points.
Fang Yue remained completely composed in the face of the man in black’s fierce assault.
With nimble footwork, he skillfully dodged each of his opponent’s attacks. At the same time, his hands lashed out, striking at the openings in the man in black’s defense.
For a time, the battle between them reached a white-hot intensity.
Although the man in black’s Swordsmanship was ferocious, Fang Yue was a cut above in strength. Every move he made placed immense pressure on his opponent.
After a few exchanges, the man in black’s assault began to weaken, while Fang Yue only seemed to grow stronger the longer he fought.
Finally, during a fierce exchange, Fang Yue exploited an opening and landed a palm strike squarely on his chest.
"SPIT!" The man in black coughed up a mouthful of blood as he was sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the ground.
Fang Yue didn’t press his advantage. Instead, he stood his ground, watching the man in black with a cold gaze.
’He knew this man was just a pawn for the forces in the shadows. The true mastermind has yet to show their face.’
The man in black struggled to his feet, his eyes filled with terror and indignation.
’He never imagined he would be defeated by Fang Yue, much less so completely.’
"You... Who in the world are you?" the man in black asked, gasping for breath.
"Heh. You came to kill me, and you don’t even know who I am?" Fang Yue sneered, his gaze as sharp and cold as ice, piercing the man in black.
He walked slowly toward the man in black, each step landing like a hammer blow on the man’s heart.
The man in black backed away involuntarily, his eyes filled with fear. All of his earlier arrogance had vanished.
Under the pressure of Fang Yue’s immense aura, he felt like a lamb awaiting slaughter.
"I... I..."
The man in black, Wang Zhenbei, stammered, unable to form a complete sentence.
’He truly hadn’t known the man he was hunting was this formidable. He thought he was just a Qi Sensing Martial Master, but it turned out he was an Innate Grandmaster—no, even stronger than an Innate Grandmaster!’
’The intel was dead wrong! This is going to get me killed!’
Wang Zhenbei’s heart filled with regret and despair.
’He’d thought this would be an easy mission, but he never expected to be defeated so easily.’
’Before Fang Yue, he felt like a joke—a pathetic joke.’
He struggled, trying to stand, but his body seemed to have lost all its strength. He couldn’t move.
He looked at Fang Yue, his eyes full of terror and pleading.
"Please, spare my life," Wang Zhenbei said, his voice trembling.
"Tell me who you are. And who told you I had this so-called Hidden Soldier Map!"
Fang Yue’s voice was as cold as ice, and every word struck Wang Zhenbei’s heart like a hammer.
’He knew he had no way out. If he didn’t tell the truth, he probably wouldn’t leave this place alive.’
Wang Zhenbei took a deep breath, trying to calm the fear in his heart. "I... I’m from the Blood Dragon Platform," he said. "As for the information about the Hidden Soldier Map... it was... our Celestial King Chen learned of it from a mysterious individual."
Fang Yue’s brow furrowed slightly when he heard the names "Blood Dragon Platform" and "Celestial King Chen."
’The Blood Dragon Platform... it’s them again!’
’This rebel organization just won’t go away!’
’As for Celestial King Chen, that must be Chen Tiangang, one of the Blood Dragon Platform’s Eight Celestial Kings and a powerful expert with Transformation Cultivation!’
Fang Yue had heard this name before by chance.
Chen Tiangang was an extremely troublesome figure within the Blood Dragon Platform, known for his cunning and immense strength.
"Chen Tiangang?"
Fang Yue repeated the name coldly, a plan already forming in his mind.
’He knew this matter was far from over. Now that the Blood Dragon Platform had him in their sights, they wouldn’t give up easily.’
He looked at Wang Zhenbei, collapsed on the ground, and felt not a shred of pity.
’He knew this man was merely a pawn of the Blood Dragon Platform. The true masterminds were Chen Tiangang and that mysterious individual.’
But Fang Yue had no intention of letting the man go. Instead, he struck out and killed him on the spot.
Fang Yue’s gaze was cold and resolute; he wasn’t swayed in the slightest by Wang Zhenbei’s begging.
’To him, letting Wang Zhenbei go meant leaving behind a potential threat.’
Moreover, he had learned from Wang Zhenbei that some unknown party had framed him for obtaining the Hidden Soldier Map.
’He had wanted to stay far away from this vortex, but he’d been dragged in anyway.’
"What a hassle," Fang Yue muttered, then his figure flickered and vanished.
’He knew he had to get out of here as soon as possible.’
’At the same time, he had to figure out who was framing him.’
Before leaving, Fang Yue didn’t forget to dispose of Wang Zhenbei’s body.
He found a hidden spot and buried Wang Zhenbei’s body to prevent its discovery.
After taking care of everything, Fang Yue made his move.
First, he changed his clothes to alter his appearance. Then, he found a fast horse and galloped away.
’He knew his current location might already be exposed, so he had to leave this dangerous place as quickly as possible.’