Chen Ping's Sword

"Halt."

True Martial King looked at the two rapidly approaching trails of blood, his expression changed, and he raised his hand to rein in his horse.

The banners fluttered fiercely in the wind, and under the sunset’s glow, the twenty thousand Red-Clothed Elite Cavalry, along with the Black Three Thousand Tiger Roar Vanguard Camp Sharp Soldiers, who had just turned a mountain bend and were preparing to advance, all came to a halt.

This army seemed well-seasoned in battle, with both men and horses remarkably formidable, stopping from swift movement to sudden halt as smoothly as moving clouds and flowing water, strictly abiding commands without making any sound.

If you observe closely, you can see all the horses’ hooves were wrapped in thick cloth, making no sound at all as they moved.

[A skilled warrior does not flaunt his achievements]

In Jiangnan, people only knew King Jinghai Ji Changlie as a rare talent in generalship, yet nobody knew True Martial King Ji Changfeng also commanded troops in battle, and his tactical prowess was extremely formidable.

Even compared to Ji Changlie, he was no less impressive.

You can see this from the performance of the troops he personally commanded.

Beside True Martial King, Feng Yuantu nodded secretly, lightly waving his folding fan.

General Huwei Xu Yanzong, half a step behind, held a look of utter admiration in his eyes.

He knew his Lord not only surpassed King Jinghai in military command but also in martial arts, leaving the Eighth Prince far behind in the dust.

But thinking this now seemed somewhat disrespectful to the deceased Eighth Prince Ji Changlie.

Yet, it was the truth.

Following True Martial King Ji Changfeng, one never had to worry about defeat; over the years, he never made a single wrong decision.

It is said, seventeen years ago during the court upheaval, True Martial King Ji Changfeng accomplished an immense achievement and almost ascended to the supremely noble position in the north.

Unfortunately, the Ji family patriarch was still alive and could not allow further chaos in the court, wasting Great Li’s Vitality, so True Martial King had to act humbly.

This was destiny, not the fault of war.

If a battle truly arose, Xu Yanzong believed the prince named ’True Martial’ would undoubtedly show the world, beyond the Ji family patriarch, who was the number one master.

Recalling the years of restraint, Xu Yanzong felt a surge of excitement in his heart.

This battle, ready or not, once engaged, would settle Jiangnan.

Had True Martial King finally decided to lead the way?

The subordinate generals had waited too long for this day, already growing impatient.

However, True Martial King clearly was not as imagined; instead of advancing, he considered turning back.

The swiftly approaching trails of blood were none other than Liu Family elder Liu Suifeng and Pei Family elder Pei Donghe.

These two could be considered the backbone of their respective families among the Thirteen Noble Families, never acting personally unless at times of life and death, wagering heavily for great gain.

Appearing now among True Martial King’s troops, one could infer their stance clearly.

"Mr. Donghe, are you saying Chen Ping, single-handedly and with one sword, broke through your Soul Suppressing Domain and injured you like this?"

True Martial King stepped down from the Jade-Hoofed Green Lion horse, rushing forward to support Pei Donghe, eyes full of concern, and urgently called for nearby personal guards to produce the best medicine and supplements to treat Pei Donghe’s injuries.

On the surface, the Jiangdong Pei Family appeared to lean toward the Imperial Court Yujing, as a capable assistant under Ji Changshou, but in fact, no one knew, over ten years ago the Pei Family had already become close enough with True Martial King to share everything.

Secretly, they had assisted Ji Changfeng in countless matters, even allied with Jiangdong Aristocratic Families, secretly raising troops, prepared to give their utmost at any incident.

Even ignoring the family background, just based on Pei Donghe being a Pei Family high-ranking Second Elder and Unity Four Realms Grandmaster was enough to warrant sevenfold courtesy.

"I was incompetent, truly underestimated that Chen Ping. The Wind and Cloud List was not wrong; the comment added on the Hidden Dragon List, [Peerless Dominance, Invincible] was not flattering him but, in fact, somewhat underestimated him."

On the Jianghu, titles were often mutual flattery, praising each other as dragon-like figures, peerlessly talented, world invincible and such, typically reducing to a stronger hand emerging and beating them down.

Titles like Divine Power, Crazy Dragon might turn out to be third-rate roles leading some bandit camps only.

Truly not believable.

However, Pei Donghe didn’t expect that this time, the comment on the Wind and Cloud List was actually true.

Truer than pure silver.

Saying invincible, then indeed invincible.

Thinking of Chen Ping’s sword, brilliant as the sun, unstoppable in Divine Power, he couldn’t help but shiver again in fear.

If that wasn’t a sword but someone lifting Tai Mountain and tossing it, he would believe it.

If not for relying on a strand of Unyielding Soul Qi cultivated over thirty years to block, he might already be cut in two, or fragmented by the Divine Power, retaining not even a piece of flesh.

[Unyielding Soul Qi] is not a profound Cultivation Technique but a life-saving Secret Skill comprehended from Vast Righteous Qi.

Empathizing mental observation daily, accumulating months of efforts to condense a strand of Protective Soul Qi, could deflect a fatal attack.

As long as the opponent’s attack doesn’t surpass a Large Realm, not strong like a Venerable with heaven-altering power, he could protect himself temporarily from dying.

Upon their first confrontation, forcing him to use such a life-saving resort.

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