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Chapter 58: Chapter 58: Demon Suppression Treasure Saber, Setting Out

In a short while, Zhang Chen returned.

But he now held something new in his hand.

A saber.

It had a black scabbard, and its hilt was carved with a dragon motif.

A single glance was enough to tell it was no ordinary item.

Everyone’s eyes fell upon the saber in Zhang Chen’s hand.

Saber in hand, Zhang Chen walked up to him.

"This is a Treasure Saber from my collection, named Demon Suppression, forged from Hundred-refined Steel. I gift it to you, and I hope your mission goes smoothly."

Fang Xing was slightly taken aback as he looked at the Demon Suppression Treasure Saber that Zhang Chen offered him.

He quickly recovered. "Sir, this saber..."

Before Fang Xing could finish, Zhang Chen said, "Just take it. You are fighting for the safety of Qingshan. I am merely offering what little help I can."

Hearing this, Fang Xing didn’t stand on ceremony and accepted the Demon Suppression Treasure Saber.

It felt heavy in his hand, weighing over ten pounds.

As he drew the long saber, it let out a clear ring and reflected a cold glint of light.

The blade was long and slender, its edge wickedly sharp!

"Thank you for the saber, Sir." Fang Xing sheathed the long blade and cupped his fist.

Zhang Chen patted his shoulder. "Travel safely. If you encounter mortal danger, return to the city immediately."

Fang Xing nodded.

Then, he left the Inner Hall.

"Sir, what do you think our chances are this time?" Lin Zheng asked, his gaze following Fang Xing’s departing figure before turning to Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen shook his head. "Nothing is certain. I don’t know either. We’ll have to wait and see. Perhaps he’ll be able to give us a pleasant surprise."

"Sir, why don’t I go as well? It would improve our odds," Xu Qingshan said.

Zhang Chen looked at him and shook his head. "There’s no need. Fang Xing is leading the team, and he has the support of the Five Great Forces. If they can’t succeed, one more person won’t make a difference. Your duty is to guard the city. Even if the mission is a success, the White Lotus Rebel Army is bound to attack. We need to conserve our strength."

Hearing this, Xu Qingshan nodded.

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Back home, Fang Xing drew the Demon Suppression Treasure Saber and looked at the enhancement prompt that appeared before him.

’One hundred fifty points. It’s as if it’s perfectly calculated to use up all my remaining Enhancement Points.’

Fang Xing winced as he looked at the enhancement prompt.

Then, with a mental command, he chose to enhance it.

’A Divine Weapon will give me a better chance of success.’

Although he had never cultivated any Saber Arts, he still knew a few basic techniques.

A crimson light enveloped the blade, and Fang Xing watched intently, observing the Treasure Saber’s transformation.

Enhancing an ordinary saber only cost one or two points, yet the Demon Suppression Treasure Saber required a whopping one hundred fifty.

He was rather eager to see what kind of metamorphosis it would undergo.

As he watched, the Demon Suppression Treasure Saber quickly completed its transformation.

The crimson light faded, and a new prompt appeared.

[Demon Suppression Treasure Saber of Hundred-refined Steel has been successfully enhanced! You have obtained: Thousand-Forged Profound Iron Demon Suppression Treasure Saber!]

’A Profound Iron Treasure Saber!’

Fang Xing’s eyes widened as he read the words before him.

A Thousand-Forged Profound Iron Treasure Saber!

That was no ordinary steel weapon.

A small piece of Profound Iron was worth a fortune.

Adding just a little Profound Iron could transform an ordinary saber into a Divine Weapon.

The transformation from Hundred-refined Steel to a Profound Iron Treasure Saber was a quantum leap in quality.

Fang Xing then picked up the transformed Demon Suppression Treasure Saber. Its blade was chillingly sharp, and it felt much heavier.

Stepping out of his room, Fang Xing tested the Treasure Saber’s edge.

He struck a kitchen knife with it, and the knife was instantly split in two.

It cut through metal like mud!

There was no resistance at all; the cut was incredibly smooth and clean.

"VMMMM!!!"

He channeled the Power from his body into the blade, making the Demon Suppression Saber in his hand hum and vibrate.

SWOOSH!!

With a flick of his wrist, he sent out an invisible wave of Saber Qi.

A wooden training dummy ten feet away was severed, the cut as smooth as a mirror.

’Not bad.’

Fang Xing was very pleased with the Demon Suppression Treasure Saber.

The Profound Iron Demon Suppression Treasure Saber would boost his combat power yet again.

A direct hit from this saber, infused with the Power of his Longevity Technique, would leave a Neutralizing Force Martial Artist critically injured, if not dead!

A strike to a vital point would be an easy one-hit kill!

Sheathing the Treasure Saber, Fang Xing called up his panel for a look.

Name: Fang Xing

Cultivation: Peak of Neutralizing Force!

Enhancement Level: Two-Star (66%)

Enhancement Points: Four

’Only four points left... I hope I can get a decent haul tonight.’

Looking toward Qingshui Bay, Fang Xing felt a flicker of anticipation.

His original plan was to fight a defensive battle in the city.

But now, he had changed that plan.

Just as Xu Qingshan had said, it was better to take the initiative and attack than to sit around and wait for death!

He had completely exhausted his resources breaking through to the Peak of Neutralizing Force.

The White Lotus Rebel Army was a great enemy, but at the same time, they were also the "Resources" he had his eye on!

With his mastery of the Wind God Step, he was confident he could escape any danger. As long as he wanted to leave, he feared no one below the Extraordinary level of the True Qi Realm.

The plan for the sneak attack was indeed risky!

But it was also an opportunity to reap rewards.

For now, at least, he held the initiative.

...

「Dusk. The setting sun was the color of blood.」

「Chief Hour, third quarter.」

In the Inner Hall of the County Yamen, the leaders of the five great powers arrived with their men.

Five Neutralizing Force Martial Artists!

Fang Xing glanced at them, and their profiles surfaced in his mind.

All five were in the Middle Stage of Neutralizing Force.

Their strength was considerable!

They represented the core strength of the Five Great Forces.

Three were Elders from the three great families, and the other two were Vice Gang Leaders from the two major gangs.

The five leaders introduced their men one by one, allowing everyone to get acquainted.

None of the five Neutralizing Force Martial Artists were strangers to Fang Xing, the "Iron-blooded Yama."

"Lord Fang, everyone is here. We’re counting on you. We hope the plan goes smoothly."

Patriarch Ning said with a smile.

Fang Xing nodded. "If we trust the plan to go smoothly, there won’t be any surprises."

At his words, the leaders fell silent.

From their perspective, it was best if everything went off without a hitch, but they were also prepared for the worst.

After all, this sneak attack was no small matter.

Even Neutralizing Force Martial Artists like them might not return from such a mission.

After a bit more conversation, the five leaders departed, leaving behind the five Neutralizing Force Martial Artists they had brought. freёweɓnovel.com

"Lord Fang, when do you plan to set out?" asked the Elder from the Ning Family.

"We’ll wait a little longer," Fang Xing said. "We’ll leave the city after nightfall."

Hearing this, the men exchanged glances but had no objections.

Moving out after dark was naturally more advantageous.

Although it was a journey of seventy or eighty li, with their level of Cultivation, they could arrive within a single hour.

"Gentlemen, look over this intel first."

Fang Xing took out a file and handed it to the five men.

It contained information on the generals of the White Lotus Rebel Army.

Although the five of them were already somewhat informed, they still read through it carefully, committing the details to memory.

...

「Night fell quickly.」

The sky darkened, and stars began to twinkle in the firmament.

Fang Xing and his group set out.

The darkness of night had little effect on Neutralizing Force Martial Artists.

Their Perception and eyesight were far beyond those of ordinary people.

While they couldn’t see as clearly as in daylight, traveling posed no problem whatsoever.

Leaving the County Town, the small team of six headed toward Qingshui Bay.

After about an hour of traveling at full speed, the group arrived at their destination.

Qingshui Bay!

The Qingshui River cut through the mountains here.

In a wide clearing in Qingshui Bay, the area was illuminated by torchlight.

Tents dotted the clearing, and countless figures could be seen moving among them.

Atop a mountain overlooking Qingshui Bay, Fang Xing and his companions hid like ghosts.

The sky was now completely dark.

A bone-chilling wind blew through the night.

For them, however, it had little effect.

Hidden in the bushes on the hillside, Fang Xing gazed silently at the rebel army camp in the clearing below.

An army of twenty thousand was encamped there—an imposing sight!