Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

In the car.

Zong Yan handed a piece of information to Alkaid.

"Thanks to your killing spree in Tian Nan Territory recently, there are only four life forms suspected to be demonic creatures left, of course, these are the ones that can be confirmed. There might still be some that have slipped through the net, but the exact number remains undeterminable,"

he introduced briefly.

Alkaid glanced at it, noticing a few familiar names.

Wang Lie, Xie Yusheng.

"Demonic creatures have one characteristic, as I'm sure you're aware, which is that after their demonization, their strength often far exceeds that of their True Body. A martial master might rival a Grandmaster, and a Grandmaster might even compare to a Martial Saint, so..."

Zong Yan pointed to Xie Yusheng and said, "The real thorn in our side, aside from Zhao Sheng, is Xie Yusheng. My advice is to kill Xie Yusheng first, then Zhao Sheng."

"Kill Zhao Sheng first, to prevent startling the snake by the death of Xie Yusheng,"

Alkaid said.

This was not an appropriate tactic.

However, considering that Alkaid's primary goal was to avenge Xia Wuyuan, it would be a great loss if Zhao Sheng were to escape upon startling the snake. Therefore, it was within reason for Alkaid to make this relatively incorrect decision.

Zong Yan nodded, "When the time comes, I'll take the lead and you strike when the opportunity arises. Together, we will strangle Zhao Sheng."

"I've said before that Zhao Sheng is for me to deal with,"

Alkaid said.

Zong Yan opened his mouth, wanting to speak.

But Alkaid had already spoken again, "I've killed a demonic creature with the combat power of a Martial Saint."

His words were said without any rise and fall, nor any particular seriousness, just a flat statement.

Yet when they reached Zong Yan's ears, they struck him like Shocking Thunder, causing his pupils to dilate rapidly.

He suddenly looked at Alkaid, "You..."

"If not, how could I dare claim that I can kill Zhao Sheng?"

Alkaid said, "As long as green hills are there, one needn't fear running out of firewood. I understand this principle."

"A Grandmaster killing a Martial Saint... or rather killing a demonic creature that manifested its True Body with Martial Saint combat power!?"

Zong Yan's eyes were filled with disbelief, "How... how is this possible..."

Demonic creatures, being refined from the blood souls banner of ten thousand demons, each one is proficient in fighting, recklessly brave, and in a direct confrontation even stronger than a human Martial Saint!

Alkaid had killed a demonic creature with the combat power of a Martial Saint, does that not mean...

he had surpassed the ordinary human Martial Saints?

"People often refuse to believe things that lie beyond their understanding, yet I always believe that no number of words can be as persuasive as actual action,"

Alkaid spoke, turning his gaze towards Tian Nan, "When you face Zhao Sheng, you will see."

...

The caravan soon arrived at Tian Nan's capital.

Before entering the city, Alkaid called Yue Xingzhou.

"I need Zhao Sheng's whereabouts,"

he stated, "There shouldn't be much in Tian Nan that can be hidden from your Yue Family."

"..."

On the other end of the phone, there was only the sound of Yue Xingzhou's heavy breathing.

He understood very well what Alkaid's call signified.

It was forcing him to make a choice.

Between the Rebirth Society and Alkaid, he had to pick one.

If he said he didn't know Zhao Sheng's whereabouts, it would undoubtedly equate to a complete alignment with the Rebirth Society. If he revealed Zhao Sheng's location...

"My elder brother Yue Nanxing is already preparing a gift to visit Zhao Sheng, and has spread the word to show the Yue Family's stance..."

After a long while, Yue Xingzhou finally spoke in a hoarse voice.

"I understand,"

Alkaid said, preparing to hang up.

"Wait a moment!"

Just then, Yue Xingzhou's voice rang out again.

His voice became resolute, "But... I disagree with his actions! Xia Wuyuan making these monstrous acts public is indeed reckless, bound only to put himself in danger. However, I believe that when he did so, he had already disregarded his own life and death. Someone who is willing to give up their life just to bring the truth to the world... he can't and shouldn't die so trivially,"

he said firmly, then added, "Zhao Sheng is visiting the Xie Family Manor, and we've discovered that a number of newly renowned martial masters are converging there in an unusual manner. It is a trap."

"No, not a trap,"

Alkaid spoke calmly, "It's the grave they've chosen for themselves."

"..."

Yue Xingzhou was momentarily at a loss for words.

"Thank you,"

"You shouldn't thank me; I'm the one who should apologise,"

Yue Xingzhou said with remorse, "I'm sorry I can't fight alongside you like I did at the Baisheng Chemical Factory."

"I understand,"

Alkaid said and then hung up.

Immediately afterward, he turned to Zong Yan, "To the Xie Family Manor."

"To the manor of Xie Yusheng, the Absolute Knife?"

Zong Yan sighed while signaling the caravan to reroute, "So, he has also been replaced by a demonic creature."

"Perhaps what you really should know,"

Alkaid said, "is why Zhao Sheng could prepare in advance."

"Perhaps the death of Xia Wuyuan in Tian Nan was a warning, a provocation in itself. Being a provocation, they would naturally have countermeasures ready."

"That's one possibility,"

Alkaid looked at the Martial Saint from the small Lihuo country, "but another possibility is... some within your Benevolent World Society may not have the same heart as the rest of you."

Zong Yan evidently had this suspicion as well.

Having it spoken out loud by Alkaid, he fell into silence.

"The first goal of the Benevolent World Society... is ultimately only to counter Red Star Martial Saint's dominance and regain the entry to Artifact Sect... some people, they simply do not care about anything other than the entry,"

After a while, Zong Yan spoke again.

He then added, "I will inform the president about this."

Alkaid did not say anything more, instead, he started checking the 5S-grade Battle Garment he was wearing and maintaining the Divine Shadow Sword in his hands.

"The Xie Manor is a trap, we..."

"At that time, you launch a feint attack from the outside to draw their attention. Whether to actually set foot in the Xie Manor will be up to you. I will infiltrate the Xie Manor and kill Zhao Sheng."

Alkaid said.

"Infiltrate... We should at least wait until nighttime, right?"

"Speed is of the essence in war."

Alkaid said, "If we can take action now, why wait until nightfall?"

Night would provide cover of darkness, at least making it easier to hide.

That was the thought in Zong Yan's mind.

But at this moment, he felt it was not appropriate to voice this out loud.

He could only say, "I will infiltrate with you."

"You?"

Alkaid shook his head: "The demon creatures are acutely perceptive; you won't make it."

Zong Yan frowned in objection, "I've been a Martial Saint for more than twenty years, in terms of concealing my energy, I have plenty of experience..."

He didn't finish his sentence, suddenly widening his eyes.

Because Alkaid just like that, disappeared from his perception right in front of him, without leaving any trace of his energy.

"This... What is this!?"

Zong Yan was shocked.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would never have sensed Alkaid even if he were standing right behind him in such a state.

"When it comes to concealing energy, you still have a lot to learn."

Alkaid spoke, his gaze shifting to the front.

The cluster of buildings surrounded by greenery on the outskirts of the city came into his view.

"Stop the car, I'll get down first. You slow down."

Alkaid said.

"You..."

Zong Yan bowed his head and said, "Why must it come to this!"

He sighed and added, "With your talent, you could completely wait until you've become a Martial Saint in the future... Or at least wait until Zhao Sheng lets his guard down before striking to assassinate him. Why insist on taking action now, at the most disadvantageous time, choosing the most unsafe method to risk your life?"

"Yes, why choose the most inopportune time and the most unsafe way to take a risk?"

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It seemed like a response to Zong Yan, and yet it seemed like he was questioning himself.

And eventually...

He gave his own answer.

"It's... the previous me was too safe, too cautious."

Alkaid said, "In this world, what can really be accomplished by plotting from behind the scenes, winning victories over a thousand miles?"

He looked up into the distance.

"When Xiang Yu breached Pengcheng, did he know he could escape unharmed?"

"Did Cao Cao ensure his own safety when he night-raided Wuchao?"

"In the Battle of Suiyang, what kind of conviction did those people have?"

He thought of the last words Xia Wuyuan had said to him during their last meeting.

"I know, this is a tough decision, because of it, I may lose my time, my family, my friends, my life, and even everything, but... such things, there's eventually someone who needs to stand up and stop them..."

"If no one else..."

"I will!"

He couldn't do what Xia Wuyuan did, to truly risk his own life for a cause, but...

Since he had the strength, why not do something that only required taking certain risks?

Accidents are called accidents precisely because they never let you fully prepare.

"Sometimes, don't be too low-key, too steady, or else, you'll just be seen as weak and easy to bully."

The vehicle stopped.

Alkaid got out of the car.

This time, the contemplative Zong Yan did not stop him.

He watched Alkaid...

And said solemnly, "Be careful, it's only if you're alive that all possibilities exist."

"I know."

Alkaid replied.

You need to stand your ground to have an output.

Then, he took a step forward, leaped a few times, and disappeared from Zong Yan's view.

Zhang Tianji, at his side, opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he didn't utter a word.

"What do we do next..."

"Head straight to the Xie Manor to visit the unmatched Knifemaster Xie Yusheng!"

...

Xie Manor.

In what was originally the manor lord's study, Zhao Sheng, the person in charge of the Rebirth Society in Tian Nan Territory, and even the head of the entire Divine Blood industry chain in Dayu, was playing with a cell phone in his hand.

Savoring the news that had just come in, his face bore a playful smile.

"Interesting, these people... really are interesting."

He tossed the cell phone onto the ground and stood up.

"But... since they're being so cooperative... when the time comes, I'll take them in and keep them as a yappy watchdog. It's always fun to have a show to watch every now and then, isn't it?"

Just then, a voice full of respect came from outside.

"Leader, they're nearly here."

"Then I'll leave it to you,"

Zhao Sheng waved his hand: "I look forward to a splendid performance from you."

As he spoke, he poured himself a glass of wine from a bottle worth hundreds of thousands and savored it leisurely.

"As for me..."

With a glass in hand, Zhao Sheng's gaze pierced through the window: "Since you're here, why not come in? Let me see who it is that is opposing me."