Rebirth of the Supreme Immortal Emperor

Chapter 1592 - 1589: Bandit Jifeng! (Part 1)

The words were barely spoken when the hook-nosed man suddenly drew his sword, ready to step forward to capture Li Chen.

Li Chen did not even glance at him, casually waved his sleeve, and a gust of Gang wind swirled up, sweeping both man and horse away, harshly smashing them onto the hilltop, causing him to cough blood incessantly.

Li Chen’s move was so swift that the others didn’t even see how he executed it.

Instantly, the entire scene plunged into astonishment!

After a long while, the companions of the hook-nosed man finally reacted, each treating this as a major threat, their aura tense and confrontational.

The hook-nosed man had also crawled up from the ground by this time, roaring like a beast, "Damn it, you dared to ambush me!"

His voice of anger had not even landed before he raised his weapon once more, charging at Li Chen.

However, before Li Chen could act, the black-faced man scolded him again.

"Stop all of this!"

After reprimanding the hook-nosed youth, the black-faced man slightly bowed his head towards Li Chen and paid his respects.

"Young master, my subordinates acted thoughtlessly and offended you. I hope you’ll forgive us!"

Seeing his attitude was not bad, Li Chen waved his hand and coldly said, "I’m in a good mood today, so I won’t hold this against you. But there shall be no next time!"

Finishing his words, he ignored the group and simply turned around to depart.

The hook-nosed youth, seeing Li Chen’s arrogance, ground his teeth in fury.

"Second Uncle, in my opinion, that man is very likely a spy for the Bandit Jifeng. You really plan to let him leave just like that?"

The black-faced man fiercely glared at the hook-nosed youth, lowered his voice, and scolded: "If I hadn’t stopped you just now, do you realize you’d already be a corpse?"

After speaking, he angrily snorted and turned back.

The dozen subordinates he brought with him exchanged glances and looked at each other.

Then, one after another, they turned their horses around and followed the black-faced man away.

Only the hook-nosed youth remained standing there.

He stared in the direction Li Chen had left, his black pupils full of furious flames, nearly grinding his ordered teeth to powder.

"That damned fellow, don’t let me encounter you again. Otherwise, you won’t leave unharmed!"

Upon returning to the convoy, the black-faced man saw the curtain on the carriage drawn aside.

Then, a melodious voice as sweet as a yellow oriole singing emerged.

"Uncle Hei En, was there anything unusual ahead?"

The black-faced man quickly stepped forward to bow and salute.

"In response to the young lady, we encountered two people earlier. One was a young man in his twenties, and the other was a child of six or seven. The young man’s cultivation was extremely high; with just a casual strike, he sent Hei Feng flying away!"

Upon hearing the black-faced man’s words, the woman with a veil showed slight surprise.

Hei Feng, the hook-nosed man, is a distinguished Heavenly Pride within the Brave Guards.

Having reached the Late Stage Golden Core Perfect Realm at just thirty, he is only a step away from the Nascent Soul Realm.

Yet the youth casually struck and sent Hei Feng flying.

From this, it’s inferred that this person’s cultivation is certainly above the Nascent Soul Realm.

While the veiled woman was deep in thought, a hoarse old voice suddenly emerged.

"Hei En, we’re about to enter Gale Ridge territory, the empire’s largest bandit lair where the Bandit Jifeng’s den is located. In the old man’s view, that youth is very likely one of their spies. Why didn’t you apprehend him?"

Upon hearing the old man’s inquiry, Hei En’s face paled, hurriedly defending himself: "Elder Sunx, I sensed an aura of Divinity Transformation Realm on that youth. I’m not confident in capturing him, and any action might just alert the enemy. I hope the elder won’t blame me!"

After speaking, he knelt with one knee down, utterly fearful.

Upon hearing Hei En’s words, those present could not help but show shock.

Twenty-something and at the Nascent Soul Realm already marks an absolute Heavenly Pride, a rare talent among millions in the Great Wu Dynasty. Perhaps no more than ten young ones possess such talent.

Let alone those touching the threshold of the Divinity Transformation Realm.

Such a Heavenly Pride may be scarce in the entire Wuyu region.

Elder Sunx refused to believe Hei En’s story, immediately scolding.

"Hei En, are you speaking nonsense? Divinity Transformation at twenty? Even you wouldn’t believe such nonsense!"

Hei En himself found it incredible, and hearing Elder Sunx’s skepticism made him tremble with fear, unsure how to reply.

Just then, a gentle cough came from the woman inside the carriage, offering a resolution: "Since he is such a Heavenly Pride, it’s unlikely he’d degrade himself among thieves, working for the Bandit Jifeng. Let’s drop this matter. It’s late already, we must carry on our journey!"

Upon hearing this, Elder Sunx didn’t pursue the matter further, simply waved to Hei En and coldly stated: "You may leave. Stay vigilant, prevent the Bandit Jifeng from taking advantage and harming the young miss!"

Hei En felt relieved, strongly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and nodded repeatedly in agreement.

As the convoy neared Gale Mountain, Hei En suddenly reined in, scanned around, his expression changing drastically.

"Not good, there’s an ambush!"

Before his words landed, flags waved atop both peaks, shouts echoed so loud it shook the heavens.

Ahead came the rumbling sound of hooves mixed with the billowing dust that obscured the sky.

Witnessing this scene sent the caravan into chaos.

"Do not panic! Brave Guards Mercenary Corps, step forth to ensure the young miss’s safety!"

At Hei En’s command, hundreds of cavalry rode forth, tightly protecting the convoy.

The two sides stood in tense opposition, readiness to draw swords palpable!

Elder Sunx surveyed the scene briefly and stepped forward to reassure: "Do not fear, young miss. Prior to our arrival, I’ve obtained clear information that Bandit Jifeng’s leader, Jifeng, is currently in the Shenwu Mountain Range, not on Gale Mountain."

"Those guarding the lair now are his three siblings: Jiyu, Jilei, Jidian. Though they are also Divinity Transformation experts, the strongest among them is only at late-stage and poses no true threat!"

Upon hearing this, the woman in white felt somewhat steadied and nodded to Elder Sunx, saying: "Thank you, Elder Sunx!"

The woman in white, named Wang Jin, is the noble heiress of the foremost aristocratic family within the Great Wu Dynasty.

Mr. Wang, having a daughter late in life, regards her highly, hence dispatched three Guest Elders for protection.

These three Guest Elders are all Divinity Transformation experts.

Elder Sunx is an expert at the Late-stage of Divinity Transformation Great Perfection Realm, just a paper-thin margin from the Half-step Mahayana God Monarch Realm.

A slight opportunity could lead him to break through Life and Death Shackles, reaching the Half-step Mahayana God Monarch Realm.

Bandit Jifeng’s leader, Jifeng, is of the same realm.

If Jifeng were here, he might find it somewhat troublesome.

But now, since Jifeng isn’t on Gale Mountain, there’s no fear naturally.

Just then, three men stepped out from the Bandit Jifeng group.

One astride a water serpent, wielding a Crystal Ball.

Another astride a Thunder Bull, holding two large iron hammers producing the crackling sound of lightning.

The last bore no mount, but a lightning mink perched fiercely on his shoulders.

These three were indeed Jifeng’s three brothers: Jiyu, Jilei, Jidian!

Jilei, the most volatile, roared like thunder: "Leave all your treasures and women behind, or we’ll kill everyone without exception!"

He smashed his iron hammers together then, unleashing deafening thunder across the sky, blindingly fierce.

Upon this spectacle, Hei En and his mercenaries were frightened to the bone, instinctively stepping backward...