Chapter 790

Chapter 790: Sweeping Away the Bandits (Part Two)

"Martial Saint, our camp is just ahead."

In the dim underground tunnel, Xu San pointed towards the faintly glowing exit and whispered, "If nothing unexpected happens, the big leader should be inside."

The pale-faced, panting martial artist was the bandit that Wang Chen had captured earlier.

To save his own life, he had agreed to guide Wang Chen.

The bandits plaguing Chibi City were not a single group, but rather a temporary alliance of over a dozen large and small bands, coordinating their movements and causing widespread chaos throughout the Chibi region.

Xu San’s group was merely one of these, and not particularly strong at that.

The alliance’s big leader was named Gao Yuan, a top-level expert.

Besides the formidable Gao Yuan, there were two other Innate Martial Artists, and even more at the Marrow Refinement level.

A bandit group with three Innate Martial Artists was indeed a rare sight!

Recently, Gao Yuan had led hundreds of bandits, dividing them into different teams to frequently attack the Sacred Ancestor Path and villages within the Chibi City area.

Their gains had been substantial.

Taking advantage of the Sacred Ancestor Path’s complex terrain, they had established multiple bandit nests.

All this intelligence had been provided to Wang Chen by Xu San.

In his desperation to survive, the bandit had revealed everything about his own group.

Wang Chen glanced at the faintly glowing opening ahead, then turned his gaze back to Xu San.

He remained silent, his eyes carrying a hint of mockery.

Xu San grew uneasy under Wang Chen’s stare and stammered nervously, "M-Martial Saint, you, you…"

Wang Chen suddenly smiled, "You’ve got quite the nerve. If I’m not mistaken, there’s already a trap set up inside, isn’t there?"

Wang Chen’s suspicion wasn’t baseless; there were indeed suspicious aspects to Xu San’s behavior.

While betraying one’s comrades to survive was understandable, Xu San had been overly eager to lead Wang Chen here, pushing through despite his injuries as if he wished for the other bandits’ demise.

Of course, this alone wasn’t enough to raise Wang Chen’s suspicion, as Xu San might simply have been eager to prove his worth.

However, his recent words had betrayed a hint of guilt.

Moreover, since stepping into the innate realm, Wang Chen’s sensory abilities had increased exponentially, granting him an instinctive awareness of danger.

He could sense the presence of peril ahead!

Setting aside those in the extraordinary state of entry into the path, while innate strong fighters stand at the pinnacle of martial artists, they are not invincible.

With hundreds of elite warriors, two or three Innate Martial Artists, employing battle arrays and weapons, and most crucially, a willingness to sacrifice, it was possible to surround and kill an innate strong fighter under specific conditions.

Thus, Wang Chen decided to test the waters.

Xu San’s face instantly changed color, unable to conceal his inner panic, and he suddenly bolted towards the exit ahead.

The pressure had been immense throughout their journey.

Now, with Wang Chen exposing his true intentions, Xu San could no longer maintain his composure.

His deception had been completely revealed.

As a result, the bandit had only run a few steps when a bright blade of light swept across his neck.

A head soared high into the sky!

【Qi and blood +500】

Wang Chen shook his head and sheathed the Mountain Slayer Blade.

He could now confirm that Zhao Zhenxuan’s deductions were entirely accurate.

This band of bandits frequently attacking Chibi City was certainly no ordinary or normal gang.

Their aim was most likely to lure Zhao Zhenxuan out of the city and then surround and kill him, or to set up a diversion for other schemes.

Xu San’s team was clearly just bait.

There were definitely more than one or two such teams; the bandit alliance had sent them out to lure their prey into a trap.

Xu San was probably privy to some inside information; otherwise, he wouldn’t have exposed any weaknesses in his ignorance.

This guy was somewhat clever, but not clever enough.

Had he told Wang Chen the truth, Wang Chen would have truly kept his promise and spared his life.

He would certainly not have ended up losing his head.

But in this regard, Xu San obviously believed that the bandit alliance had the strength to deal with an innate strong fighter.

What kind of trap had they set?

Filled with curiosity, Wang Chen activated his innate true energy, along with a hint of spiritual energy drawn from the Reincarnation Pearl, and infused it into the cloak he wore.

The magical item instantly activated, creating strange ripples on its surface, allowing Wang Chen to blend seamlessly into his surroundings.

This technique of controlling magical items was imparted to him by Elder Yao.

However, since spiritual energy was so precious, he could only use it sparingly, not as a regular combat method.

In the next moment, Wang Chen’s figure darted forward like a ghost, and in the blink of an eye, he burst through the cave entrance.

Ahead, the scene suddenly opened up, revealing a vast underground cavern before him.

Such caverns were common underground; some could hold an entire village, while others could serve as resting camps for travelers.

This cavern was filled with hanging stalactites, and the ground was strewn with jagged rocks, making it impossible for hundreds of people to remain hidden.

However, Wang Chen instantly spotted the bandits hiding among the rubble and behind the stalactites!

Just as Wang Chen had surmised, this group of bandits had already set up an intricate trap, waiting for the big fish to take the bait.

But they never expected that the big fish had truly arrived.

The one who came was a great shark!

Before the bandits could react, Wang Chen’s right foot stomped heavily on a rock, using the force to leap high into the air.

In mid-air, he drew the Sunset Bow and fired three arrows in rapid succession.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The three arrows shot towards different targets, moving as fast as shooting stars, giving the bandits no chance to dodge.

“Ah!”

The screams erupted suddenly as three bandits hiding among the rocks were pinned to the ground.

Wang Chen descended from his leap and launched forward once more, firing a second volley of arrows.

“Stop him!”

At this moment, the bandits finally woke up as if from a dream. Someone shouted fiercely, “Those who fear the enemy will be killed without mercy; those who kill the enemy will be rewarded with wealth!”

Hundreds of bandits surged forward, each armed with crossbows, shooting arrows at Wang Chen.

However, their formation had been completely disrupted, and Wang Chen was not about to become a target. He landed back on the ground, dodging the crossbow arrows while leaping into the pile of stones.

He switched the Sunset Bow for the Overlord Spear!

Crack!

The spear shot out like a dragon, striking a large rock ahead, its fearsome destructive power piercing through it, causing rocks to explode in all directions.

Two nearby bandits were caught off guard, struck in the face and chest by the debris, instantly disfigured with broken bones!

The spear continued its straight path, instantly piercing through one bandit’s body.

Wang Chen exerted his strength, lifting him and violently hurling him away.

He crashed into another bandit.

In this close combat, the power of the Overlord Spear was fully displayed!

At that moment, two figures were closing in from one on each side, surrounding Wang Chen.

Their roars were like thunder!