Ding Jie, the captain of the Caterpillar Mercenary Corps, was a bit surprised to see that Lu Beifeng’s Cultivation was now at Martial Master Third Heaven.
However, it was only a fleeting surprise.
After all, he was also a Martial Master Third Heaven expert.
In fact, he had broken through a long time ago and was now on the verge of reaching Martial Master Fourth Heaven, putting him at the Peak of the Martial Master Third Heaven.
Compared to someone like Lu Beifeng, who had just promoted to Martial Master Third Heaven, he was naturally far stronger.
These were Ding Jie’s thoughts.
"In that case, today, I’ll let you people from the Warring States Mercenary Corps witness the might of the Caterpillar Mercenary Corps."
He immediately began boasting, his words dripping with disdain for the Warring States Mercenary Corps.
"Captain will win!"
"Captain will win!"
The members of the Caterpillar Mercenary Corps promptly began to shout and cheer for their captain.
Their numbers were large, and their voices were loud.
In contrast, the Warring States Mercenary Corps side lacked any significant momentum.
Zhan Yang and the others didn’t have much confidence, so they could only offer Lu Beifeng their silent encouragement.
Lu Beifeng, however, was completely unfazed.
He simply held his Magical Treasure, his expression serene.
"Beifeng, be careful. Watch out for your own safety."
"If you can’t beat him, just surrender."
Zhan Yang said. He didn’t want to see any of his team members get hurt.
In fact, with the exception of Jiang Chen, all the other members of the Warring States Mercenary Corps were extremely close, practically family.
It was this bond that had kept them united all this time.
Mercenary Teams are known for being a jumble of different people and opinions.
Many teams frequently fractured, but the Warring States Mercenary Corps had never experienced such internal strife.
Moreover, despite not having the highest Cultivation, Zhan Yang served as their captain, and no one objected.
Of course, there were other reasons for this.
"Understood, Captain."
A smile appeared on Lu Beifeng’s face.
He did not fear hardship.
He looked at Ding Jie and cupped his hands. "Then let us begin."
Ding Jie gave an arrogant smile.
"It seems you’re eager to taste defeat. I’ll be happy to oblige."
He took a step forward.
He beckoned to Lu Beifeng. "You can go first, lest you say I’m taking advantage of you."
He held himself in such high regard that he didn’t even consider Lu Beifeng a worthy opponent.
Thus, he treated his opponent with utter contempt.
Lu Beifeng didn’t stand on ceremony. He gripped his treasured sword, and a brilliant light flashed in his eyes.
’A Swordsman must have the spirit of a Swordsman.’
’Charge forward, fearless of death.’
At that moment, a series of voices, like sounds from the heavens, echoed in Lu Beifeng’s mind.
These were the very words Jiang Chen had spoken when guiding him in the Sword Dao on Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain, now etched into his heart, never to be forgotten.
Jiang Chen’s guidance was like a beacon in the darkness, showing him the way forward.
’My sword... is an emperor.’
’My sword is an abyss, severing the heads of my foes, annihilating all villains!’
This was the Unyielding Sword Intent that Lu Beifeng had comprehended.
In that instant, Lu Beifeng unleashed the Unyielding Sword Intent he had comprehended.
Achieving Human-Sword Unity, he instantly charged toward Ding Jie.
The piercing Sword Intent filled the air with Sword Qi.
"What powerful Sword Intent."
"What’s with this kid? How can he possess such powerful Sword Intent?"
Many people were still baffled.
But when Ding Jie felt Lu Beifeng’s Sword Intent, he was momentarily stunned.
After all, comprehending Sword Intent was an incredible feat.
He hadn’t expected that someone as young as Lu Beifeng would have already comprehended Sword Intent.
His expression immediately turned grave.
He no longer dared to underestimate his opponent.
A Magical Treasure appeared in his hand as well—a small, long-handled hammer.
Holding the hammer, Ding Jie snorted coldly. "Life-Breaking Triple Strike."
He was executing the Life-Breaking Triple Strike, a Cultivation Technique that was extremely powerful when paired with his long-handled hammer.
"DIE!"
With a great roar, he viciously smashed the small hammer in his hand toward Lu Beifeng.
The two had similar Cultivation levels.
But Lu Beifeng had comprehended a sliver of Sword Intent.
As the two battled, they seemed evenly matched at first.
However, Lu Beifeng completely forsook defense, focusing only on a relentless offense.
This forced Ding Jie’s expression to grow heavy.
After a fierce exchange.
BANG!
Although one of Ding Jie’s strikes did indeed hit Lu Beifeng...
...Lu Beifeng’s sword viciously slashed across Ding Jie’s chest.
In that instant.
"GAAH..."
Ding Jie was sent flying by Lu Beifeng’s sword strike, blood gushing from his chest.
Several of his ribs were shattered.
Ding Jie crashed heavily to the ground.
He was grievously injured.
"Captain...!"
The members of the Caterpillar Mercenary Corps cried out in alarm and rushed forward to check on their captain, Ding Jie.
They found that Ding Jie was severely wounded, with blood flowing continuously from his chest.
"The captain’s hurt!"
"Quick, a Healing Pill!"
The team members immediately had Ding Jie consume a Healing Elixir.
Meanwhile, Zhan Yang and the others also hurried forward.
"Beifeng, how are you?"
Lu Beifeng shook his head. "I’m fine."
His face was merely a little pale; he hadn’t actually sustained much damage.
At this point, the outcome was clear. Victory and defeat had been decided.
The onlooking Mercenaries were all dumbfounded.
"How is that possible?"
"Ding Jie actually lost! Unbelievable! He lost to someone from the Warring States Mercenary Corps."
"It’s just incredible. This kid from the Warring States Mercenary Corps was completely unknown before, yet he’s this powerful. He even comprehended a sliver of Sword Intent."
Lu Beifeng then looked over at Jiang Chen, but when he saw that Jiang Chen showed no sign of approval, he felt a bit crushed.
To think he hadn’t earned Jiang Chen’s praise.
In his heart, he already considered Jiang Chen his master, but unfortunately, Jiang Chen did not acknowledge him as such.
"Beifeng, you did well,"
Zhan Yang said, encouraging Lu Beifeng.
He then walked over to the Caterpillar Mercenary Corps.
By now, Ding Jie had been helped up by his teammates. He had taken a Healing Pill and stabilized his injuries.
However, a full recovery would require a period of rest in seclusion.
He shot Lu Beifeng a hateful glare.
But he had lost, after all.
"Ding Jie, you lost. That’ll be 200,000 essence crystals, thank you."
At this moment, Zhan Yang once again played the part of the debt collector.
After all, the two sides had previously agreed on 200,000 essence crystals.
Now that Ding Jie had lost, he had to hand over the 200,000.
At that moment, Ding Jie ground his teeth, so furious he could have coughed up blood.
He had already lost 100,000 essence crystals before. Now, not only had he failed to win back any face, he had lost another 200,000 and was seriously injured himself.
The losses were devastating; it was a classic case of suffering a double loss.
He had gravely underestimated the members of the Warring States Mercenary Corps.
"Zhan Yang, don’t celebrate too soon,"
Ding Jie glared.
But since he had lost, he didn’t try to back out this time. He straightforwardly produced the 200,000.
Losing 300,000 essence crystals in one go was a painful blow, even for the Caterpillar Mercenary Corps.
Every one of his teammates ground their teeth in frustration.
Zhan Yang happily accepted the 200,000 essence crystals and stored them in his Qiankun Bag. It was a bountiful harvest.
"Maybe now you won’t be so quick to look down on others."
He responded coolly. After all, the Caterpillar Mercenary Corps had been the ones to start trouble.
Zhan Yang accepted the essence crystals without a shred of guilt.
The spectating Mercenaries, most of whom had seen each other around, were all somewhat shocked by the Warring States Mercenary Corps’ display.
Not only had they successfully advanced to a Three-Star Mercenary Corps, but they also had an expert like Lu Beifeng.
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