Chapter 186: Killing Wang Tu

Creak~

“Jiang Yan, you—”

Whoosh!

As soon as Zhang Qianyue opened the door, before he could even finish speaking, his Spirit Platform sensed a sharp, dangerous presence hurtling toward him.

“Damn!”

Boom!

A barrier instantly materialized around his body, barely managing to block the attack.

“Are you trying to kill me?!”

Zhang Qianyue let out a long sigh of relief before glaring at Jiang Yan.

“Ah… this, it was an accident, an accident.”

Jiang Yan awkwardly withdrew his hand, retracting his Spiritual Power back into his Spirit Platform and concealing his Aura, keeping it tightly reined in.

“Was that Spiritual Power just now?”

As expected of an Eighth Rank Martial Artist, Zhang Qianyue immediately recognized the attack method Jiang Yan had used.

But he felt something was off—Jiang Yan’s Spiritual Power seemed strange, though he couldn’t pinpoint exactly why.

Jiang Yan admitted frankly. “Yes, it was Spiritual Power. So, how did it feel?”

Jiang Yan asked for Zhang Qianyue’s opinion.

“Hmm—” Zhang Qianyue shot Jiang Yan a glare. “Lucky it was me. If it were anyone else, they’d have been killed the moment they walked in.”

“So, it’s pretty good then.”

“Is that the point I was trying to make?!”

“Ah, forget it. I came to talk to you about something.” Zhang Qianyue found a stool and sat down, his tone serious.

“Jiang Yan, I’m afraid the incident where you were attacked by the Heaven Demon Sect will have to remain a secret.”

“The higher-ups say that making such matters public would cause panic among the people and alert the enemy.”

“Moreover, since you’re not a citizen of Tianyuan Star, no one will seek justice for you.”

Jiang Yan shrugged indifferently. “I never expected anyone to seek justice for me.”

“You’re really putting on an act, huh?” “But if you’re willing to become a citizen of Tianyuan Star, some major factions might be willing to protect you. Otherwise, in the future…”

Zhang Qianyue trailed off, leaving his words unfinished.

Jiang Yan raised an eyebrow. “I’ll be hunted by the Heaven Demon Sect from now on?”

Zhang Qianyue nodded regretfully.

“And that’s a good thing?” Instead of sharing Zhang Qianyue’s fear, Jiang Yan seemed almost eager.

“What exactly are you so excited about?”

Jiang Yan grinned. “Nothing. Just thinking about someone hunting me down gets my blood pumping.”

Zhang Qianyue gave Jiang Yan a “concerned” look, wondering what kind of absurd thoughts filled this guy’s head to have such a ridiculous idea.

“Ah, don’t think it’ll be as easy next time you encounter the Heaven Demon Sect. Well… it wasn’t easy this time either, but next time, they’ll likely send even stronger followers.”

Jiang Yan lowered his gaze. “That is a problem. They wouldn’t send a Ninth Rank Martial Artist after me, would they?”

Zhang Qianyue didn’t deny it.

“If a Ninth Rank Martial Artist really comes, I won’t be able to protect you either.”

Jiang Yan smiled at Zhang Qianyue. “If a Ninth Rank really comes, I’ll naturally leave the police department.”

The implication was clear—he would never drag the police department into it.

Zhang Qianyue’s expression was complicated, but he felt powerless.

Faced with the corruption of Tianyuan Star and the powerful backing of the Heaven Demon Sect, even as the head of a police department, there was little he could do.

He had a wife, a family, and comrades he had worked with for decades. He couldn’t risk everything for Jiang Yan out of sheer passion.

He looked at Jiang Yan with an apologetic gaze.

“At least for the next few days, I can guarantee you won’t face any pursuit. After all, I am an official…”

When saying such things, he couldn’t help but want to laugh.

Official personnel? So what?

Doesn’t it still change nothing?

The Eighth Rank Celestial Phenomenon is Zhang Qianyue’s limit. In a political situation even the Martial God finds difficult to intervene, what can a mere Celestial Phenomenon like him possibly do?

“Alright, Old Zhang, no need to blame yourself. You talk as if I’m about to die. Don’t worry, my bones are tough—I won’t die.”

Zhang Qianyue felt he was forcing a smile.

He sighed and left.

After Zhang Qianyue departed, Jiang Yan lay on the small bed in the police station, hands behind his head, slightly turning to gaze at the morning light outside.

“Because you’re not from Tianyuan Star, no faction is willing to protect you.”

Such words carried no psychological burden for Jiang Yan.

“Never rely on others for anything. I’ve never held such hopes, so how could there be disappointment?”

Within his Spirit Platform, the cutting action continued densely.

The speed had already reached 1.1 cuts every two seconds.

In a little more time, it should be presentable.

Simultaneously, while cutting, he was also moving his Spirit Platform.

The plan to relocate the Spirit Platform into the Divine Martial Space was steadily progressing.

His speed was increasing.

Several hours later, Jiang Yan lay down to rest, drenched in sweat, though amidst the exhaustion lingered a trace of a smile.

“1.4 cuts every two seconds.”

After sleeping for another hour through 【Premonition】, Jiang Yan was fully revived.

Mentally reciting the command, he entered the Divine Martial Space.

Soon, the Stitched Monster stood before Jiang Yan.

Spiritual Power could be cultivated, but Instances couldn’t be neglected.

Moreover, spiritual cutting could also be performed within the Divine Martial Space.

He had already asked Zhuozhuo before: the so-called method for Sixth Rank Martial Artists on Tianyuan Star to advance is to temper and upgrade Martial Intent. Once Martial Intent is elevated to a certain realm, one can fuse Martial Intent, Qi, Spiritual Power, and Martial Way comprehension to achieve a Domain, reaching the Seventh Rank Source Domain.

There’s a saying that the Seventh Rank Source Domain is the peak of human existence.

It represents the major achievement of human Martial Way, and beyond that, Martial Artists have transcended the human category, evolving toward more powerful and unique life forms.

Seventh Rank Source Domain: the pinnacle of humanity. Beyond the pinnacle lies transcendence.

For Jiang Yan to improve, he must continuously temper his Battle Shadow until it reaches a level capable of generating a Domain.

And the way to enhance the Battle Shadow is through pure combat.

Thus, every second Jiang Yan exchanged blows with the Stitched Monster was part of the process of improving the Battle Shadow.

During this process, the Battle Shadow grew increasingly solid and larger.

The immense Battle Intent was slowly fusing with Jiang Yan. Whenever this happened, he would feel Supreme Power pouring into his body, swelling to the point of nearly bursting.

His Physical Body grew at an extraordinarily exaggerated rate, strength carrying the might of mountains and rivers.

He had fought the Stitched Monster for too long and knew all its attack patterns.

The Stitched Monster’s attack trajectories were clearly discernible to Jiang Yan’s eyes.

Now, it was about shattering this exaggerated outer shell.

“Let’s try the Annihilating Cloud Slash.”

While fighting, Jiang Yan continued cutting. His Spirit Platform rumbled and shook, launching two invisible Saber blades.

The blades struck the Stitched Monster, sinking into its robust body and attacking the interior with precise accuracy.

After a dull thud, there was no further reaction.

That’s how Spiritual Power attacks are—formless, intangible, and impossible to fully guard against.

But… the Stitched Monster continued moving normally, appearing lively and vigorous.

Its belly was huge, and Jiang Yan had long suspected that Wang Tu was inside it.

Therefore, after dodging the stitched monster’s fist, Jiang Yan once again hurled an Annihilating Cloud Slash at its belly.

Thud!

After a muffled sound, the stitched monster attacked again.

“Annihilating Cloud Slash!”

“Annihilating Cloud Slash!”

“Yan Thunder Destruction Slash!”

Basic attacks interspersed with normal strikes, standing still in place.

“Doppelganger, block for a moment.”

“Yan Thunder Destruction Slash.”

“Annihilating Cloud Slash.”

Always remember to use skills while alive; there’s no need to learn them if you’re not fighting in the Divine Martial Space.

…

Zzz—

Suddenly, after Jiang Yan’s thousandth saber strike, the stitched monster came to a halt. The gears inside it jammed, emitting crackling friction sounds.

Perhaps one of the attacks accidentally grazed Wang Tu’s skin, and unfortunately, the inevitable happened.

[System Log Updated]

“Your Annihilating Cloud Slash triggered the Instant Kill Law. Congratulations, you have killed Wang Tu.”