CHAPTER 369: CHAPTER 399 ELDER LU ONLINE ASSISTANCE

In Zhao Zicang’s view, mortals are nothing but ants.

Even if it’s just one Zhang Family Village, even if it’s ten Zhang Family Villages, he would kill them all without a second thought, without a hint of mercy or compassion.

In his subconscious, cultivators are meant to be above all, as different from mortals as clouds are from mud.

Mortals in his eyes are no different from livestock; if they are killed, they are killed.

"I let you live back then and you miraculously escaped, but it also set you on the path of cultivation. You truly exceeded my expectations."

Zhao Zicang grinned, showing no signs of remorse, his eyes curiously sizing up Zhang Nianchuan.

"It seems you’ve had good fortunes over the years, reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage at such a young age."

During the conversation between Zhang Nianchuan and Zhao Zicang, Lu Ping had an epiphany.

The crime of a cultivator casually slaughtering a mortal village would result in public execution in the Cyan Mountain Sect and would make one a target of public outcry in Lushan County, not tolerated by the Orthodox Xuan Sect’s cultivators.

This Zhao Zicang cannot be left alive; he must be eliminated. Who knows how many more mortals have already died at his hands or what further evil he might do.

At the same time, the hidden past of Zhang Nianchuan was now known to Lu Ping, who was certain no one else in the Cyan Mountain Sect knew about it, not even Lu Zhiwei.

Indeed, that was the case.

As he pondered, the atmosphere in the field reached a tense standoff.

Zhao Zicang then changed his tone.

"Little kid, you choose not to take the open road but come here to die!"

As soon as Zhao Zicang’s voice fell, Zhang Nianchuan responded with an attack.

Zhang Nianchuan’s expression was cold, and upon seeing Zhao Zicang in person, he couldn’t hold his composure. He immediately used the Profound Fire Sword to strike at Zhao Zicang from afar.

The Profound Fire Sword sliced through the air, moving with great speed under the control of Foundation Establishment Magical Power, rapidly approaching Zhao Zicang.

"How bold!"

"I want to see what confidence you have to come for revenge!"

Zhao Zicang snorted coldly, unafraid, and manipulated a shield-like magical artifact in front of him.

This artifact is a Tier Two Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact named Black Armor Shield, a new gadget Zhao Zicang recently acquired, known for its exceptional defense.

When infused with magical power, a black light curtain rose from the shield, attaching to the artifact, forming a defensive front to guard Zhao Zicang.

Zhao Zicang managed to reach the Foundation Establishment Stage, spending over thirty years to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill for Foundation Establishment. Naturally, he isn’t foolish.

After figuring out that Zhang Nianchuan was also at Foundation Establishment First Layer, he dared not be complacent and directly deployed his strongest defense tactic for the battle.

But he still underestimated Zhang Nianchuan, not expecting that Zhang Nianchuan didn’t rely on a Foundation Establishment Pill for his Foundation Establishment.

For a cultivator succeeding in Foundation Establishment without relying on a Foundation Establishment Pill, their Foundation Establishment True Essence is much more potent than those who do.

Within the same realm, they hold a considerable advantage.

In other words, at this moment, Zhang Nianchuan’s magical power alone surpassed Zhao Zicang’s.

Under the attack of the Profound Fire Sword, coupled with the power boosted by the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword Technique, it was tantamount to a full force strike of a Second-Layer Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

The Black Armor Shield emitted a thick black radiance, akin to a solid barrier, guarding most of Zhao Zicang’s body.

Zhao Zicang took a fully defensive stance, aiming to withstand this sword strike, then unleashed a flying sword to deal with Zhang Nianchuan, to kill this young seeker of revenge.

But in the next moment, he suddenly realized he had underestimated his opponent.

Boom!

The Profound Fire Sword forcefully penetrated; the power of this strike was formidable, instantly slicing through the black shield atop the Black Armor Shield.

The black shield was breached, and immediately the Black Armor Shield itself was exposed to the Profound Fire Sword. Under its continuous onslaught, it was cut open like stone, leaving a narrow crack.

Though the crack was inconspicuous, the Black Armor Shield resonated with Zhao Zicang, revealing to him its condition through the maintained magical power.

For a Tier Two Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact to be split by a single sword strike—what kind of method was this?

"Not good!"

In just one encounter, losing his most cherished defensive artifact, Zhao Zicang inwardly cursed as he felt a twinge of distress, realizing the battle did not favor him.

Zhang Nianchuan’s strength exceeded his imagination.

It seemed now that the other party came for revenge with a significant assurance of victory, not simply recklessness.

Realizing this, Zhao Zicang set aside his regrets and, while continuing to defend with the Black Armor Shield, released a flying sword at Zhang Nianchuan.

Using this to buy time, allowing him to activate his trump card talisman.

His left hand brushed across the storage bag, pulling out a black talisman, discreetly activating it while using the Black Armor Shield as cover.

Confronted with Zhao Zicang’s flying sword strike, Zhang Nianchuan did not see Zhao Zicang’s sly move, maintaining a composed demeanor, urging the Profound Fire Sword forward to meet the attack.

Zhao Zicang’s flying sword was merely a Tier Two Lower Grade Flying Sword.

Given their disparity, the two flying swords revealed their superiority and inferiority upon contact.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

After a couple of exchanges, the Profound Fire Sword crushed Zhao Zicang’s flying sword, holding an advantage and knocking it down.

This caused Zhao Zicang’s face to change, clearly realizing Zhang Nianchuan’s flying sword’s extraordinary nature, estimating it to be at least a Tier Three Lower Grade Flying Sword!

A mere child from the Zhang Family Village, who used to play in the mud fields years ago, is today not only a Foundation Establishment Cultivator but also possesses high-grade artifacts like a Tier Three Spiritual Artifact.

This greatly surprised Zhao Zicang.

Though it was tricky, if he could defeat him, all his artifacts and belongings would fall into his own hands.

That truly would be a treasure trove.

However, despite his greed, he remained rational.

Whether the opponent is easily defeated can be determined with a few more probing moves.

"Brat, you still have time to regret, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"

Zhao Zicang’s expression turned cold, shouting aggressively to intimidate Zhang Nianchuan, to see how he would react.

If truly scared, it might mean that aside from his Tier Three Flying Sword, the opponent had nothing else to fear.

With his decades in the cultivation realm, he naturally had more experience than the opponent.

In employing underhanded tactics, he was definitely unmatched by the opponent.

"Nianchuan."

Just then, before Zhang Nianchuan could reply, Lu Ping’s voice sounded in his mind.

Having seen Zhao Zicang’s sneaky move of activating the talisman, he planned to assist.

"Don’t let him disturb you."

Upon receiving the transmitted message in his mind, Zhang Nianchuan was momentarily stunned, then quickly recovered.

Ancestor?!

The voice was very familiar!