I Grind to Martial Saint

The man who arrived was the leader of the Nanyuan Wind and Thunder Army, Zhang Cang.

"Greetings, Brother Han. Greetings, Supervisor Yan!"

Back in his days in Cangshui County, Zhang Cang had some dealings with Old Yan, so of course he recognized him.

"Daoist Zhang, I hear you're doing quite well for yourself in Yuan Province these days."

Old Yan chuckled, teasing him.

Zhang Cang was a bit thin-skinned and, for a moment, didn't know how to respond.

"Alright. I trust there's nothing pressing back in Nanyuan County, now that I've called you over?"

Han Yuan stepped in, saving Zhang Cang from his embarrassment.

"No, it's fine. Ever since Cui Mingsha was assassinated, Yuan Province City has been in turmoil. The various factions within the city are locked in open and secret struggles, so they don't have the capacity to pay us any mind."

Zhang Cang explained.

"That's good. This might take up a bit of your time."

Han Yuan said with a smile.

"You've helped me so many times, it's my turn to help you."

"Besides, the emergence of this Spiritual Land is truly important to me."

Zhang Cang said seriously.

With the world gradually falling into chaos, he was currently only a Three Souls Abnormal People and was anxious to increase his own strength as quickly as possible.

Otherwise, he might not even be able to hold on to Nanyuan County.

"Then you've come at the perfect time."

"You've seen the phenomenon. The Spiritual Land should open within the next few days."

Han Yuan laughed heartily.

The two hadn't seen each other in a long time, and that night they drank until they were dead drunk.

Meanwhile, news of the phenomenon in Cangshui County was spreading like wildfire throughout Jianghe Province, attracting the attention of certain people.

「In the main hall of the Jianghe Celestial Observation Bureau.」

"Vice Director Jiang... that Spiritual Land in Cangshui County should be about to emerge."

"Are we not going to send anyone over?"

Tian Nanfeng asked, cupping his fist.

"We won't go... With Han Yuan's strength, he should be able to handle it."

Jiang Henian waved his hand.

"But don't forget... the Spirit Sun Sect simply hasn't reacted yet."

"The moment they realize Liang Tian is dead, they will certainly make a major move."

"When that happens, Han Yuan will be a dead man."

Tian Nanfeng brought up another matter.

The mere mention of this matter gave Jiang Henian a headache.

He asked, "Have we heard back from the National Capital Celestial Observation Bureau?"

"No reply... In truth, if they were going to reply, we would have heard from them a month ago."

The implication of Tian Nanfeng's words was quite clear.

Clearly, the National Capital Celestial Observation Bureau was playing deaf and dumb, wanting nothing to do with the matter.

"If word of this gets out, I'm afraid morale will collapse in the Observatories across the land."

Jiang Henian said with a wry smile.

Their Jianghe Celestial Observation Bureau truly lacked the power to deal with the Spirit Sun Sect.

But if the National Capital Celestial Observation Bureau truly wanted to protect Han Yuan, they certainly could.

After all, no matter how weak the Great Ling Dynasty had become, dealing with a single Spirit Sun Sect should still be no problem.

But with no reply, it was obvious they were more concerned with preserving their own reputation and were unwilling to make a move.

"The Great Ling Royal Family is undoubtedly choosing to concentrate its power in Qi Mountain Province, Celestial Peace Province, and Ling Province."

"As for the other dozen or so provinces... they've likely been abandoned."

Tian Nanfeng speculated.

In reality, those were the provinces where the Great Ling Royal Family's rule was long-established and deeply entrenched.

And now, with the world in upheaval and the flames of rebellion igniting everywhere, the Great Ling Dynasty was completely unable to suppress the chaos. It could only adopt this strategy to cling to life.

Jiang Henian knew Tian Nanfeng was right.

So he could only say helplessly, "Therefore... as for the Spirit Sun Sect, Han Yuan will have to deal with them on his own."

....

「Two days later.」

A large ship sailed down the Cangjiang River with the current, approaching White Stone Island.

"Master, according to the boatman, we'll be near White Stone Island in an hour."

"There are too many reefs around White Stone Island, so they don't dare get any closer. They can only drop us off on the outskirts."

A young man in a green robe with rather handsome features said, cupping his fist.

"Mm."

"When this Spiritual Land opens, I must secure a place for myself."

A triangular-eyed old man stared out at the distant waters and spoke in a cold voice.

His name was Cheng Sanhu, a Gang Essence Martial Artist who had been famous in Jianghe Province for many years.

When he heard that a Spiritual Land was opening in Cangshui County, he had immediately boarded a boat, spending two days to get here.

"With your strength, Master, you can do as you please in Cangshui County!"

The young man said, cupping his fist.

"It's not that simple. There are plenty of old geezers like me in Jianghe Province."

"They'd do anything to extend their lives."

Cheng Sanhu said coldly.

He was heading to the Spiritual Land this time hoping to use the Spiritual Qi within to heal his internal injuries.

He had also brought his disciple, Hong Wan, along for the ride.

If a fortuitous opportunity arose, perhaps Hong Wan could also use it to break through to the next realm.

"How could those old geezers dare to contend with you, Master, once they hear your name?"

Hong Wan said, flattering him.

In his youth, Cheng Sanhu had indeed made quite a name for himself in Jianghe Province.

But since his retirement from the Martial World, few people knew of him anymore.

"Enough... Let's get onto White Stone Island first, then we'll talk."

"It'll be troublesome if others beat us to it."

Cheng Sanhu said gravely.

An hour later, the large ship stopped in the waters near White Stone Island.

Cheng Sanhu and Hong Wan took a small boat and headed for White Stone Island.

After navigating past numerous hidden reefs, they finally set foot on White Stone Island.

But at that very moment.

Three figures emerged from the island, blocking the path of Cheng Sanhu and his disciple.

"Who are you?"

Cheng Sanhu's brow furrowed.

Han Yuan looked at Cheng Sanhu and said coolly, "I am Han Yuan of the Cangshui Celestial Observation Bureau. This is not a place for you. Turn back."

"Han Yuan... I believe I've heard your name before."

"I never thought you'd be such an arrogant brat who doesn't know his place."

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