Chapter 429: 429. Chapter 429: The Yellow Sparrow Behind?

429. Chapter 429: The Yellow Sparrow Behind?

"Is this the Supreme's power?"

Jiang Cheng was stunned.

A single slash.

Even the aftershock destroyed dozens of mechs, some as tall as six or seven meters, comparable to six- or seven-level Supreme Strongmen.

The Supreme of the Gu Family, as the primary target, was instantly killed! Not even a single plea for mercy could be uttered.

And Gu Tianyuan and the others, standing beside the Gu elder, naturally could not escape either; moreover, their deaths were far more tragic.

At that moment, the whole scene fell into death‑like silence.

Finally, someone snapped out of it, let out a startled cry, and fled far away without looking back.

The others were also startled awake, scattering in all directions.

The most feared were still the mech pilots, fearing that the old woman on the ground would, without a word, strike them down with a slash.

In the blink of an eye, the crowd that had once blocked the place vanished completely.

If not for the human tissue, blood, and assorted mech wreckage left on the ground, one would truly think everything before had been an illusion.

"Master..."

Chu Feng was about to speak, but the old woman shouted, "Two little kids hiding in the shadows, how long will you keep hiding?"

"!!!"

Those words made the few people beside Jiang Cheng, who had relaxed, feel the tension rise back to their throats.

What, there are still people crouching in the dark?

And a Supreme-level Strongman still present?

"Hahaha."

A burst of hearty laughter rang out as a refined elder stepped forward.

"No wonder, Senior Wan, our petty tricks cannot escape your eyes."

"Indeed, they say that decades ago in that great war, Senior Wan was gravely wounded; the Level Three Supreme power at his peak, even the First-level Supreme power now, might not be fully manifested. Looking now, it's clearly a false rumor."

Another middle‑aged man stepped out, his sharp nose and monkey‑like face giving him a villainous look.

"So it's the youngster from the Bai Family."

The old woman's gaze swept over the refined man, then settled on the second person, "And who are you?"

"Senior Wan, my father is the city lord of Dongfang City, Dongfang Xiang," the man said with a flattering smile, his heart trembling with fear.

"Dongfang City, Dongfang Xiang?" Jiang Cheng listened silently nearby, realizing that this was how Dongfang City got its name.

"Oh, so it's the offspring of that old thing."

A hint of contempt flashed in the old woman's eyes.

"Did you bring him?"

"Reply, Senior Wan, it was I, the junior, who brought him," Bai Long hurriedly answered, "After Lord Dongfang learned of this, he worried for the Chu leader, so he came specifically to see if he could help. Fortunately, at the critical moment, Senior Wan arrived in time, which gave us a sigh of relief."

"Yes, yes," Dongfang Bai nodded vigorously, his back already drenched with sweat.

Bai Long is a Second-level Supreme, but he is not.

He is merely an Eight-level Primordial Force Grandmaster; his purpose here is simple: on one hand to watch the spectacle, on the other to see if there is any profit to be snatched.

For example, if they had first encountered Jiang Cheng and his companions, the Calming Spirit Pearl would have fallen into their hands, right? As it turned out, luck was not on their side; the Gu family arrived first, heard the commotion here, and rushed over.

"Is that so?"

The old woman smiled and said, "Surely you aren't hiding nearby, hoping to profit from a clash like the snipe and clam?"

"Impossible!"

Bai Long was startled, giving a wry smile, "Senior Wan, you greatly overestimate me; I lack both the strength and the courage. That broken sword in your hand, if I am not mistaken, should be the Sky‑cut Sword of Senior Chen Tianhao, right?" "You have a keen eye, kid."

The old woman nodded, looked at the broken sword, and said, "Brother Chen used this sword to clear a path for me when he covered my escape; the blade eventually broke into two pieces. Fortunately, heaven favored me, and I retrieved half of it. It was originally a top‑grade ninth‑rank treasure, now downgraded to eighth‑rank, but even so, it is sufficient to deal with some treacherous scum."

"Indeed, indeed, just like that Gu family member, a mere Second-level Supreme with a Thunder‑and‑Lightning Halberd, who looked down on everyone. Senior, you killed well, killed well!" Bai Long quickly flattered.

"Enough."

The old woman gave him a disgusted glance.

"This old woman doesn't like the big bullying the small. I originally didn't want to kill that Gu youngster, but he insisted on courting death. What about you? Do you roll away yourself, or shall I see you off?"

"I'll roll myself, I'll roll myself," Bai Long bobbed his head like a chick pecking grain, gave Dongfang Bai a glance, and the two vanished from sight.

"Master, are you alright?" Chu Feng finally had the chance to ask.

"What could I possibly have?"

The old woman smiled, "Just a mere Second-level Supreme, even if a few more came, this old woman wouldn't mind them at all."

"Truly worthy of a master."

Chu Feng praised.

"Stop flattering me; time is short. Let's return first."

"Fine."

The few exchanged glances.

All felt a sense of relief at having escaped death.

"Master, let me introduce him: this is Jiang Cheng, little brother Jiang. He is a Level 10 Refining Alchemist, and moreover, at such a young age, already a First-level Grandmaster."

As they walked, Chu Feng introduced.

"I've met the Big Chief; thank you, Big Chief, for saving my life."

Jiang Cheng quickly expressed his thanks.

"I see it now: becoming a Grandmaster at such a young age, your future is boundless. Not bad, not bad."

The old woman looked at Jiang Cheng and said with a smile.

"Big Chief, you overpraise me; I'm just lucky." Jiang Cheng said hurriedly.

"Jiang Little Brother isn't just lucky." Qin Lao couldn't help but say: "Jiang Little Brother's impact on the acupoint isn't as difficult for us; it's completely a matter of course."

"Really?"

"Cough cough, just at the Force Warrior stage, reaching Grandmaster is still uncertain." Jiang Cheng's face turned red.

"It's fine, young man, this old woman won't misjudge people; you will surely become a great talent." The old woman said with a smile.

Jiang Cheng felt even more embarrassed.

"Master, this time there is also a gain." Chu Feng spoke up.

"Is it the Calming Spirit Pearl?"

"Yeah, this time we were also lucky; just then that kid from the Gu Family was carrying this, and we took it, but because of that we encountered considerable danger on the road; if it weren't for Master arriving in time, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"You should have told me earlier; when you got the Calming Spirit Pearl, you ought to have told me." The old woman glanced at him.

"Yes, yes, I didn't consider things thoroughly; I was a bit overconfident."

"Fortunately, in the end nothing serious happened."

The old woman shook her head, "This Calming Spirit Pearl is a treasure; with its help, your time to break through to Supreme could be shortened by at least a third—what a pity, if only..."

Saying this, her voice suddenly stopped, her face immediately turned red, and she spat out a mouthful of blood. (End of chapter)