I Grind to Martial Saint

Dragon Sparrow Cloud-Splitting Saber.

This saber was forged from Profound Iron Stone. It was incredibly heavy, with a blade that was both sharp and resilient, and was valued at six thousand Contribution Points.

"Damn... six thousand Contribution Points for a single saber."

Han Yuan muttered.

But the Dragon Sparrow Cloud-Splitting Saber was a perfect fit for him.

Besides, he was flush with cash now, holding twenty thousand Contribution Points.

He could certainly afford the six thousand points.

Han Yuan immediately carried the saber downstairs. After deducting six thousand Contribution Points using his Demon Extermination Token, he left.

...

For the next few days, Zhai Mu and Zhou Yuanhu took on a large share of his duties, finally allowing Han Yuan some peace and quiet.

During the day, he practiced the Eight Extremes Demon-slaying Saber, taking the opportunity to familiarize himself with his new Dragon Sparrow Cloud-Splitting Saber.

At night, he would cultivate the Innate Great Demon Scripture.

「On this day.」

Han Yuan rose early and appeared at the East Gate Vegetable Market, leading Zhou Yuanhu and a troop of Demon Exterminators.

Today was a very special day.

It was the day of Cui Jiushan’s execution.

To prevent any mishaps, the Observatory naturally had to dispatch its people.

Even Han Yuan, who preferred to stay out of the limelight, had no choice but to attend in person.

After all, if anything went wrong, it would be a direct slap in the face to him as the Director.

The weather was still gloomy and rainy.

But a large crowd of commoners had still gathered at the market square, all wearing conical hats as they waited for Cui Jiushan to appear.

"This damned weather. It rains every single day."

"I can’t even remember the last time I saw the sun."

"Now that you mention it... it feels like it’s been raining nonstop ever since spring began."

"Don’t the elders always say spring rain is as precious as oil?"

"But not every single day. I feel like something’s not right."

As the crowd grumbled about the weather, a voice suddenly cut through the noise.

"Look!"

"The people from the Observatory are here!"

"It’s Director Han, leading them himself!"

Soon, the onlookers scrambled to part, clearing a path, terrified of getting in Han Yuan’s way.

Among the people of Cangshui County Town, Han Yuan had long since become a figure no one dared to provoke.

Every eye in the crowd was fixed on Han Yuan.

Just as Han Yuan himself had noted, he was a mysterious figure in the eyes of Cangshui County’s citizens. He inspired not only fear but also curiosity.

This was a rare chance to see him, and naturally, everyone wanted to get a good look.

With a calm expression, Han Yuan passed through the crowd and arrived at the execution grounds.

A crude wooden platform had been erected in the market square, with numerous Government Officials stationed nearby to maintain order.

In the corner to the left, a wooden pavilion had been erected.

Wen Zhiyuan and a few other officials were already waiting there.

Seeing Han Yuan approach, they quickly rose to greet him.

"Director Han!"

"Thank you for your hard work in overseeing this execution."

Wen Zhiyuan said with a cupped-fist salute.

"It’s nothing compared to your efforts, Prefect Wen."

Han Yuan replied with a casual pleasantry.

"Not at all, not at all."

Wen Zhiyuan was beaming.

The past few days had been hectic, but the intoxicating feeling of wielding great power was something he found himself unable to get enough of.

After a few more pleasantries, Wen Zhiyuan invited Han Yuan to take a seat.

Just then, another clamor erupted from the crowd.

Han Yuan looked over.

He saw Zhao Junshan leading seven or eight Government Officials into the execution grounds, escorting a prisoner cart.

In the cart was a man with disheveled hair, his expression listless.

Who could it be but Cui Jiushan!

When Cui Jiushan saw Han Yuan, his eyes filled with venomous hatred.

"Han Yuan... you just wait..."

"Even as a ghost, I, Cui Jiushan, will never let you go."

Cui Jiushan roared, his face contorted like a beast in its death throes.

Both his arms and legs had been completely broken; the only part of his body he could move was his mouth.

Han Yuan merely shot the dying man a disdainful look, not even bothering to acknowledge him.

Seeing Han Yuan’s indifference, Cui Jiushan grew even more furious.

But Zhao Junshan let out a cold snort and jabbed Cui Jiushan’s throat with the hilt of his saber.

"GACK—"

Now Cui Jiushan couldn’t even speak.

Seeing the former master of the Cui Family reduced to such a state, the onlookers showed no pity. On the contrary, they cheered loudly.

The Cui Family had once controlled many of Cangshui County’s dock businesses, but they were exceptionally cruel to the workers, many of whom hated them to the very bone.

Nearly half of the onlookers present today were dockworkers.

To them, beheading was too light a punishment for Cui Jiushan. Only a brutal execution like being drawn and quartered would satisfy their hatred.

Soon, the prisoner cart arrived beside the wooden platform.

Zhao Junshan hauled Cui Jiushan out with one hand and dragged him directly onto the platform.

Then, Prefect Wen stood up and began to announce Cui Jiushan’s long list of crimes.

The reading lasted for the time it takes half an incense stick to burn.

With each crime read aloud, the crowd surrounding the execution grounds would roar in unison: "Kill! Kill! Kill!"

By the end, even Prefect Wen’s throat was parched from reading. He finally announced the sentence: immediate execution.

Due to the prisoner’s special status, Zhao Junshan himself would act as the executioner today.

"A safe journey to you!"

He said to Cui Jiushan, and just as he was about to strike...

"WHOOSH—"

A thunderous sound of something breaking the sky suddenly echoed through the air.

A beam of black light, wrapped in a violent torrent of air, shot forth from a high point in the distance.

Its target:

Zhao Junshan!

Zhao Junshan reacted quickly, swinging his saber in a swift slash with both hands.

CLANG!

The saber blade slammed into the beam of black light.

BANG!

The wooden platform beneath Zhao Junshan’s feet exploded violently.

He himself was knocked back more than ten meters by the force of the arrow.

Immediately after, a powerful voice boomed across the square.

"Wen Zhiyuan! Han Yuan! Li Jin!"

"Today, I deliver a message on behalf of the Black Cloud Spear King!"

"The Government Office is hopelessly corrupt, plunging the people into an abyss of suffering! The Wuyun Bandits will soon raise an army to deliver justice on heaven’s behalf and attack Cangshui County Town! Prepare to meet your doom!"

The voice was immeasurably powerful, reaching every corner of the execution grounds, clearly amplified by a special form of Inner Qi.

"How dare you!"

Hearing this, Han Yuan slammed his hand on the table and shot into the air!

His figure flickered and leaped across the rooftops, his gaze locking onto a distant silhouette.

On the roof of a brothel stood a figure holding a bow.

He was a sturdy man with a scar on his face.

Watching Han Yuan soar toward him, he broke into a cold sneer.

If he turned and fled now, with his Body Technique, he might well be able to escape Han Yuan’s pursuit.

But he was determined to test whether this so-called Overseas Dragon was as formidable as the legends claimed!

The sturdy man nocked an arrow and drew his bowstring.

BOOM!

The arrow, wreathed in crimson True Qi, transformed into a blazing streak of light. Like a flare erupting from the Great Sun itself, it shot violently toward Han Yuan!

The air visibly distorted and roiled in its path.

This arrow was called Red Flame!

But in the next moment, the sturdy man’s eyes shot wide open.

He saw Han Yuan form his right hand into a Hand Blade and chop forward.

SWOOSH—

As if parting the sea, the blast of air spread out to either side.

BAM!

His hand struck the Red Flame arrow with perfect precision.

A ball of fire exploded in an instant!

Seeing this, the sturdy man’s heart shook. He turned to flee.

SCREECH!

The next moment, he heard a ferocious shriek.

A figure burst forth from the ball of fire, leaping into the air!

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