High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System Chapter 847 - 415: Encountering Su Tong’Er Again, Kill! (Three-in-One)

A colossal figure, its silhouette piercing the heavens, finally became visible to the assembled crowd.

“It’s the reinforcements!”

“The Federation’s help has arrived!”

“We’ve finally endured long enough to see them!” A multitude of martial artists exclaimed with relief and joy.

However, the burly man clad in silver-white battle armor standing next to Zhang Jianwu seemed taken aback, his gaze fixed upon the imposing figure in the sky.

It appeared as though a sudden realization had dawned upon him.

Zhang Jianwu, standing beside him, was even more astonished.

“Jiang… Jiang Ye?”

*Whoosh!*

In the blink of an eye, the silhouette descended gracefully to the ground.

“Director!” Jiang Ye, a long spear slung across his back, approached with swift strides. “Are you unharmed?”

Upon arriving in An City, he had immediately pinpointed Zhang Jianwu’s location and rushed over without delay.

“I am well,” Zhang Jianwu replied, still a touch bewildered. “How did the Federation dispatch you?”

His memory recalled Jiang Ye returning to An City during his sophomore year, a little over a year ago.

At that time, Jiang Ye’s cultivation realm was merely at the peak of the Second Break, significantly trailing behind even Zhang Jianwu himself.

But now?

“That blast just now… was it you?” Zhang Jianwu inquired tentatively, disbelief coloring his tone.

“Indeed, it was me,” Jiang Ye confirmed with a smile and a nod.

“This?!”

“Could it be that Jiang Ye has already attained the Fifth Break?” Zhang Jianwu marveled.

Based on his understanding, a mere Fourth Break expert would be incapable of unleashing such a devastating strike.

It had to be at least Fifth Break.

The possibility of Sixth Break seemed unlikely.

To advance from the Second Break’s peak to the Fifth Break in just over a year—what kind of monstrous talent was this!

Unaware of Zhang Jianwu’s internal musings, Jiang Ye’s attention shifted.

“Hmm?” Jiang Ye glanced at the man in the silver-white battle armor beside them, his expression subtly changing.

“Ah.”

“This is Zeng Qing, from the City Lord’s Mansion,” Zhang Jianwu quickly interjected. “He is currently the most powerful officially acknowledged expert in An City.”

“I am aware,” Jiang Ye acknowledged with a slight nod, offering a friendly glance toward Zeng Qing.

He held a vivid memory.

It was during the Shadow Disaster that ravaged An City.

When Jiang Dahai’s life hung in the balance, it was this very powerhouse who had rent the sky asunder with a sword strike, saving Jiang Dahai’s life.

That awe-inspiring swordplay had left an indelible mark on Jiang Ye’s mind.

“The debt of gratitude for saving my father is immeasurable.”

“Senior Zeng Qing,” Jiang Ye expressed, cupping his hands in respect. “Should you ever require assistance, please do not hesitate to ask.”

“You are too gracious,” Zeng Qing replied hastily, returning the gesture with apparent flattery.

Zhang Jianwu remained oblivious.

However, Zeng Qing, with his extensive experience, recognized that the strike Jiang Ye had just executed far surpassed the capabilities of a Fifth Break cultivator.

It was highly probable that Jiang Ye was at the Seventh Break, or perhaps even higher!

“Such a young Seventh Break expert must hold a high position within the Blue Star Federation,” Zeng Qing mused inwardly, his respect deepening.

Seeing this, Jiang Ye remained silent.

He understood that even without overtly projecting his aura, his inherent presence as a supreme powerhouse was sufficient to instill a sense of awe in the majority of individuals.

In essence, a considerable chasm already existed between Jiang Ye and these Third and Fourth Break cultivators.

No matter how amiable Jiang Ye acted, in their eyes, he was an overwhelmingly formidable presence.

“Director.”

“I have personal matters to attend to,” Jiang Ye stated with gravity. “I cannot remain here any longer.”

“Very well, you must go swiftly,” Zhang Jianwu responded with earnestness. “Take care!”

“Understood.”

Jiang Ye gave a slight nod before raising his hand.

*Whoosh!*

A puppet, radiating an imposing aura, materialized before them.

“This puppet possesses combat strength at the peak of the Sixth Break,” Jiang Ye declared in a deep voice. “It will be able to protect you all for the duration of one month.”

*Whoosh~*

Jiang Ye extended his hand, and five-colored lights emerged, imbuing the Five Great Mysteries into the puppet.

“*Swish!*” Instantly, the puppet’s eyes snapped open as if imbued with sentience, emanating a vast and potent aura.

This puppet was a gift bestowed upon Jiang Ye by the patriarch of the Chen Family, Chen Jiuxuan.

Previously, Jiang Ye had not had the opportunity to utilize it, but now, with his profound power at the Eighth Break, he could control it with effortless ease.

“We offer our deepest gratitude, my lord.”

“Thank you for safeguarding our lives,” the assembled powerhouses expressed, their faces alight with joy.

“Jiang Ye,” Zhang Jianwu’s expression shifted. “By leaving this puppet, what of your own safety?”

“I have no need for it,” Jiang Ye replied with a faint smile.

“…”

Zhang Jianwu was momentarily stunned, then a complex emotion washed over his face.

He too began to suspect that Jiang Ye’s true strength lay far beyond his earlier estimations.

“This child has finally matured,” Zhang Jianwu reflected internally. “The pride of An City, the pride of West Mountain Province.”

*Whoosh!*

With a swift movement, Jiang Ye moved forward and quickly departed.

...

Not long afterward.

Jiang Ye and Qiu Cang encountered each other in the sky.

"How did it go?"

"Everything is clear." Jiang Ye responded.

They had both agreed to clear half of the area separately before meeting at this designated spot.

"It appears this Shadow Disaster has occurred multiple times before," Qiu Cang remarked with a frown. "Even if we clear it this time, it's highly probable that a new Shadow Disaster will arise again soon."

"I am aware."

"That's precisely why I placed a puppet at the peak of the Sixth Break here," Jiang Ye revealed with a smile. "It should be sufficient to hold the line until new reinforcements arrive."

"What's next?"

"Let's proceed to Cyan Yang City," Jiang Ye stated.

Qiu Cang cast a glance at him, eventually letting out a sigh.

He understood the reason behind Jiang Ye's insistence on going to Cyan Yang City – it housed a Starry Sky Corridor that led directly to the Shadow Race's lair!

"You've still decided to go in?" Qiu Cang asked solemnly.

"Once I give my word, how can I possibly go back on it?" Jiang Ye offered a faint smile.

"If you truly wish not to enter, the principal and the alliance hierarch will do everything in their power to ensure your safety," Qiu Cang stated in a low voice.

"..." Jiang Ye fell silent for a moment.

However, the truth was, he genuinely desired to venture in!

The motivation was none other than his system.

"System." Jiang Ye glanced at his status panel.

[Invaders Killed: 23330]

An alert had sounded from the system the very moment Jiang Ye eliminated the first member of the Shadow Race.

"It seems slaying the Shadow Race yields new achievements," Jiang Ye mused to himself. "If I were to charge directly into the heart of the Shadow Race, what kind of achievements might I unlock then?"