The Mountain Old Man, relying on the Indestructible Divine Skill cultivated to the Perfection Realm, had traversed the Canglong Prefecture for many years.
At his Peak, he ranked one hundred and seventy-three on the Great Qian Dynasty Dragon and Tiger Rankings, and had a record of slaying a peerless master.
At the height of his fame, he mysteriously disappeared more than seventy years ago, leaving no trace.
The Mountain Old Man was not a master of Chen Ping'an's era!
Chen Ping'an meticulously checked, and what made him breathe a sigh of relief was that the Mountain Old Man had no obvious enemies.
Or rather, with the Mountain Old Man's strength, any enemies he once had had already been killed by him.
The gold content of being one hundred and seventy-three on the Dragon and Tiger Rankings was absolutely no joke!
After learning about the Mountain Old Man's life story, Chen Ping'an let out a long breath.
The things he was worried about ultimately did not happen.
Firstly, the Mountain Old Man was a figure from more than seventy years ago, and it was unlikely that many people from his era were still alive today.
Secondly, from the intelligence information, no enemies of the Mountain Old Man were found.
"That puts my mind at ease."
Currently, the major forces within the city were extremely low-key, and the overall situation was very stable.
Aside from Feng Shixian's memorial service, there were no urgent official duties to handle within the Zhenfu Division, so Chen Ping'an had free time.
Currently, the Cultivation Techniques he was Cultivating mainly consisted of three: Flying Star Swordplay, Great Vajra Palm, and Indestructible Divine Skill.
Among them, the first two Cultivation Techniques had already reached the Major Achievement Realm and were striving towards the Perfection Realm.
However, the Indestructible Divine Skill had only just reached the 入門 Realm.
Due to space constraints, Flying Star Swordplay and Great Vajra Palm were not easy to practice.
But practicing the Indestructible Divine Skill was just right.
Thinking this, Chen Ping'an looked around the office.
As a Deputy Commander, his office naturally wouldn't be small.
He casually found an empty spot and sat down cross-legged.
Closing his eyes, he began to regulate his breath and comprehend the Indestructible Divine Skill.
Unlike other Cultivation Techniques, the Indestructible Divine Skill placed more emphasis on the comprehension of the Concept.
+1!
+1!
As the Cultivation progressed, streams of Cultivation experience continuously flashed before Chen Ping'an's eyes.
......
On the official road, a group of people was traveling.
At the very front of the procession, a middle-aged man rode a divine steed with glossy fur and steady hooves, his face full of high spirits.
This person was Fu Wanyu, who was about to take office as the Commander of the Baishi City Garrison Command.
He couldn't help but be in high spirits.
For someone of his rank, being the Commander of the Baishi City Garrison Command was a minor matter.
The most crucial thing was the position of outer patrol of the Long'an Trade Route.
This was a lucrative post!
The Long'an Trade Route involved so many interests, and so many forces wanted to get their hands on it, sharpening their heads to squeeze in.
As the outer patrol, he was in charge of inspecting various matters, deciding which families were compliant and which were not!
Who needed rectification and who didn't! Everything was up to him!
There were simply too many things that could be flexibly handled within his scope of authority.
Flexibility meant profit!
On the way to take up his post, Fu Wanyu was in an extremely good mood.
Originally, he was also in a powerful yamen in the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau, but no matter how powerful, it was ultimately not as good as the position of outer patrol of the Long'an Trade Route.
As a member of the Fu family, coupled with his many years of accumulation in the Weishui Town Pacification Bureau, he naturally wouldn't be alone when he took office this time.
He brought quite a few people with him, all reliable confidants, a total of about ten people.
To quickly gain control of the Baishi City Garrison Command and the Long'an Trade Route patrol matters, these confidants were indispensable!
"Feng Shixian, oh Feng Shixian, it's thanks to your death! Otherwise, how could such a good job fall to me!" Fu Wanyu held an exquisite riding whip and lightly struck the horse's back.
"Although I owe it to you, Feng Shixian, you really are a piece of trash!
A dignified Zhenfu Division official, transferred to Baishi City for many years, yet still unable to control a city, and finally died on the trade route patrol!?
"And... that Chen Ping'an from Baishi City, he merely eliminated two Gangs.
Why did the higher-ups make such a fuss, even saying he needed 'key attention' and could be included in the 'key cultivation' list in the future!
It's simply making a mountain out of a molehill!
What's there to be proud of or boast about for merely eliminating two Gangs in a small city?"
"The situation in Baishi City is turbulent? What a joke!
That's because I haven't gone yet.
If I take office, all evil spirits will be suppressed!"
"This Chen Ping'an dares to boast and report after eliminating two Gangs!?
When I arrive, I'll show these forces in Baishi City how I'll deal with them!
Wiping them all out will only be ordinary!"
Fu Wanyu had every right to be confident; he brought four Inner Qi Realm masters with him on this trip.
Coupled with his own Tianlin Descends Peak Perfection Realm and formidable combat strength.
There was every reason to believe that in the vast Baishi City, no one would be his match in a single exchange.
Fu Wanyu held his head high, his posture proud.
"Lord Fu, we should reach the Baishi City area in about half a day's time."
His subordinate reported to Fu Wanyu.
"Hmm, we won't rest along the way.
We'll push straight through and reach Baishi City before nightfall.
I'll host a banquet tonight to reward everyone!" Fu Wanyu waved his hand and called out.
"Yes!" Everyone responded in unison, full of energy.
Hooves flew, kicking up dust along the way.
As the group passed through a forest, a man dressed in black suddenly flashed out of the shadows like a ghost, a cold glint appearing as he stabbed directly at Fu Wanyu.
"How dare you!" Fu Wanyu roared, and the twin axes at his waist were instantly drawn out.
He really hadn't expected anyone to be so bold as to ambush and kill him on the road.
Truly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!
Fu Wanyu sneered, and with the neighing of the steed beneath him, he leaped up.
Without the slightest hesitation, he unleashed an incredibly powerful axe technique.
He had earned a formidable reputation within Weishui County City, so he was naturally not someone who was all talk and no action.
Any existence that had not yet stepped into the Inner Qi Third Level would likely be split in half by this axe.
A smile blossomed on Fu Wanyu's face, as if he had already seen the outcome of the approaching person.
Clang!
A sound of metal clashing rang out, and Fu Wanyu felt his arm tremble, almost unable to hold onto his axe.
"This... how is this possible!"
Fu Wanyu's pupils instantly contracted, his face filled with horror.
A surging force and flowing Internal Energy instantly blasted him to the ground.
Before he could stabilize himself, the opponent's attacks came in an unending torrent.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Under each spear, spear light flashed and Internal Energy surged.
The tip of the spear contained an extremely sharp force.
"Assassins!"
"Protect the Lord!"
"......"
The group fell into chaos, drawing their weapons and attempting to join the battle.
However, black-clad figures continually emerged, and although their numbers were not large, each one exuded the aura of the Inner Qi Realm.
The stronger ones had even entered the Inner Qi Second Level.
This was an unequal battle; it was a one-sided slaughter!
Pfft!
"Ah!"
"Who is it... Ah..."
"......."
Watching his confidants fall one after another around him, Fu Wanyu's eyes turned crimson.
His twin axes were swung so densely that only faint afterimages could be seen.
"Such formidable strength!"
"Who? Who could it be?"
Fu Wanyu desperately resisted the opponent's attacks, his thoughts racing wildly.
He couldn't understand who would want to kill him.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Bang!
With a loud bang, a massive force scattered.
Fu Wanyu only felt his arms go weak; the opponent's spearplay was clearly focused on unpredictability, yet why did every spear thrust contain such immense power?
Pfft!
Through a momentary opening, the opponent's long spear directly pierced through Fu Wanyu's throat.
His twin axes fell to the ground, and Fu Wanyu desperately clutched his throat, blood gushing out and instantly soaking his hands.
"Hoo hoo... Hoo hoo hoo... Hoo... Soul... Soul Severing Spear..."
With a thud, Fu Wanyu's body fell backward onto the ground, his eyes filled with terror and unwillingness.
After Fu Wanyu fell, the assailant skillfully delivered another spear thrust, then unleashed a burst of power, instantly shattering Fu Wanyu's internal organs.
Having done all this, the assailant didn't even spare Fu Wanyu a glance, his body flashed, and he vanished from the official road.
The other black-clad figures then rose into the air one after another, leaving behind only scattered remains and blood on the ground.