Chapter 40: Speed is the ultimate technique in Martial Arts!

In Jiangzhong, within an ancient residence. Travis rushed back first thing and entered a room. Facing a middle-aged man wearing a gray Zhongshan suit, he said, "Master, I'm sorry, I failed to secure the Wuhou Diagram." The middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back, his demeanour cold, "You didn't outmatch Andres Zhou?" Travis shook his head, "The one who took the Wuhou Diagram wasn't Andres Zhou. It was Ben." The middle-aged man frowned, "Ben?" "Yes, Ben. He was too strong..." Travis recounted everything that happened in Marleau, concluding with, "Uncle Miles, I'm sorry, I've let you down." In the Ye family, known throughout Zhonghai for its Three Swordsmen. Miles was one of them. An absolute big shot in Zhonghai! Hearing Travis's recount, this big shot pondered for a while before sighing, "This is not your fault. He was already known in East of Huai River as the young marshal of Dongyong Mountain, but he had his meridians pulled out years ago at Dongyong Mountain, becoming useless. Unexpectedly, after five years, he has reconnected his meridians." "Since he has recovered, it's normal that you can't surpass him." Travis was shocked, "What? His meridians were pulled out?" Miles nodded heavily, "This is no secret. Anyone who paid attention to the events of that time knows." Travis found it unbelievable, "The difficulty of reconnecting a person's meridians is immense. Having all meridians pulled out is as severe as having all bones removed, a fate worse than death. How could they possibly be reconnected?" Miles said, "Of course, there was a chance encounter. The details, how could outsiders know?" Travis's eyes grew solemn, "Even if he has recovered now, he must have endured unimaginable pain." Suddenly, Travis felt a bit of pity for this young man. She couldn't imagine the willpower needed to endure the pain of having one's meridians pulled out, the torment of reconnecting them? Miles suddenly spoke, "However, the Wuhou Diagram involves too much. With no foundation in Zhonghai, rashly taking the Wuhou Diagram might bring disaster upon him." At that moment, a subordinate rushed in. "Lord Miles, Ben drove to Seven Mile Street in Jiangzhong." Jiangzhong is located at the very heart of Zhonghai. Every move within Jiangzhong was naturally under the surveillance of the Ye family. Miles frowned, "What is he doing on Seven Mile Street?" The subordinate said, "Seems like he's here to visit someone." Travis said, "Master, since he has come to Jiangzhong, he is our guest at the Ye family. Let's go meet him." Miles glanced at Travis, "Oh? You're interested in him?" Travis said, "I just think that Ben is an extraordinary talent. If our Ye family could forge ties with him, it would increase our chances in the future confrontation with the Lee Family." Miles pondered, "But after all, he is the young marshal of the Xiao family from Dongyong Mountain. The enemies of the Dongyong Mountain Xiao family are too powerful. Not to mention Dongyong Mountain, even the enemies of the Xiao family branch in Zhonghai are not something our Ye family can withstand..." Travis confidently said, "Colin dared to gamble with three hundred billion to give a gift to Ben, securing his firm promise. If the illustrious Ye family can't match even Colin, what does that make us?" Miles looked at Travis approvingly, "Your temperament is becoming more and more like your master's. Well, it doesn't hurt to meet him. Whether we forge ties or not can be decided later." Travis, delighted, dragged Miles out the door, "Then let's hurry." They arrived at the entrance of Seven Mile Street. Just in time to see Ben talking to a little girl, then driving off towards them at high speed. Travis smiled, about to reach out to stop the car. At that moment— Boom! A deafening explosion sounded, filling the entire space. The sports car was directly reduced to ashes. Flames soared into the sky. Travis was completely shocked, her eyes wide, "Ben!!!" Miles was startled, "C1 bomb. This little girl is a top assassin. Such deep cover, even I didn't see through." Travis's head buzzed, "C1 bomb?" Miles, "Yes! The legendary device capable of instantly killing a three-star master. Even a four-star master would be killed instantly if caught off guard." Travis, looking at the burning wreckage, "Ben, who cut through Marleau with a single sword, just died like this?!!!" "Chase that little girl!" Miles's body immediately shot out. Travis followed. Finally, they cornered the little girl by the side of a bridge. The little girl, Vance, was calm and collected, glancing at Miles, "The Three Swordsmen of the Ye Household, Miles. Are you planning to stop me?" Miles was solemn, "Daring to kill in the middle of Jiang, that means you're picking a fight with my Ye family. If I'm not mistaken, you must be an assassin from the Seven Kills Sect." Vance smirked darkly, "Worthy of being one of the Three Swordsmen, indeed insightful. I might not be your match, but if I want to leave, you can't stop me." Swoosh! Around them, over a dozen men in black appeared, directly surrounding them. Each one held a long saber, exuding a menacing aura. "Uncle, spare the words, just kill her to avenge Ben!" Travis roared, his green long sword suddenly unsheathed, a sword storm unleashed! "Merely stepped into the three-star grandmaster realm? Too weak!" Vance flicked her finger. Internal energy surged out, an extraordinary finger force sweeping across ten meters, striking the green sword. Boom! Travis instantly fell to the ground, spitting blood. The difference in strength was immediately clear. ...The gap was too big. At the same time, the dozen men in black made their move, actually managing to suppress Miles, one of the Three Swordsmen! The dozen men in black wielded powerful firearms, casually throwing bombs capable of killing a three-star grandmaster. For a moment, explosions echoed through the town, forcing Miles to retreat step by step. This scene left Travis stunned. In her heart, her powerful and invincible uncle was actually being suppressed?! "The Ye Household of Jiang, except for Gavin Ye, the rest are mere ants. Without her making a move, what does the Seven Kills Sect have to fear? I killed Ben in Jiang, what can you do about it?" Vance snorted coldly, stepped onto the stone bridge, and left with a swag. Just then, a cold voice came. "Did I allow you to leave?!" Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! Everyone turned their heads to look. Standing on the stone bridge was a young man in green clothes. If not Ben, then who? Dressed in green clothes, without a scratch on him. Vance was shocked, "You were clearly blown up by a C1 bomb, how could you possibly be alive?" The dozen men in black around stopped in their tracks, filled with horror. How could this be? They all watched as Ben was blown to pieces, right? Miles, Travis were also dumbfounded. This... "Thinking a few ants like you could take my life? Naive!" "Want to know why I didn't die? Fine, I'll tell you." As soon as he finished speaking, Ben took a step forward. The moment his toe touched the ground, Ben's body suddenly disappeared. Where did he go? Everyone looked around, but Ben's figure was nowhere to be seen. Especially Vance, who felt an indescribable sense of horror. The next moment, when Ben reappeared, he was already standing in front of Vance. Vance instinctively stepped back, a curved knife appearing in her hand, wary, "In an instant, crossing thirteen steps to appear before me, your speed is indeed very fast." Ben, with his hands behind his back, said, "Are you sure I only walked up thirteen steps? And did nothing else?" As soon as he finished speaking— Bang, bang, bang! Several men in black, standing in various positions behind him, suddenly fell to the ground in response. A mass beheading! All of them, dead on the spot! Hiss! Everyone in the venue gasped in shock! To annihilate over a dozen assassins equipped with powerful firearms and bombs in an instant, then cross another eleven steps to appear in front of Vance... What terrifying speed was this? No one dared to even think about it. Especially Vance, who was so frightened that she stepped back seven or eight steps, her eyes nearly popping out, "Impossible!!! Even if you are a four-star master, you couldn't possibly be this fast!" Saying this, Vance fled in panic! Ben smiled wickedly, "Such speed is enough to escape from the scene the moment a car explodes." "How about a C1 bomb? Ambushes? As long as you're fast enough, not even the Grim Reaper can catch up with me." "In the world of martial arts, speed is unbeatable!" The moment he finished speaking, Ben suddenly appeared in front of Vance, raising his hand to press down. "Kneel!" Boom! An unparalleled oppressive force burst out, crushing everything in its path. Vance felt as if a mountain was pressing down on her. Thump! She knelt down, her knees shattered. Unparalleled oppression! Bombs, curved knives, strength... Under this unparalleled oppression, they all turned into nothingness. Ben, like a god or demon, looked down upon the world, "Tell me, who sent you to assassinate me?" Vance bit her lip and remained silent. "Hard bones?" Ben snorted coldly, his right hand turning into a blade, and chopped down fiercely. Pfft! Vance's right arm was severed cleanly. "Speak!!!!" Vance had never seen such a fierce man before. She was scared witless. "The King of Jiang Bei, Roman Zhang. Through his connections with the Black Dragon Chamber of Commerce, he found me at the Seven Killers, offering 1.5 billion for your head!" "I am the seventh assassin of the Seven Killers. If you kill me, the other six killers and the entire Seven Killers will not let you go. You and those around you will be endlessly pursued by my Seven Killers..." Boom! Before Vance could finish her sentence, her head was smashed into powder by Ben. Dead! "The King of Jiang Bei, it seems, to cut the grass, one must remove the roots!" Ben stood with his hands behind his back, looking up thoughtfully. Suddenly, Ben seemed to think of something, his eyes filled with a dense killing intent. "In the past, didn't you do the same? If Ben doesn't die, Dongyong Mountain will eventually revive." Miles and Travis, standing dumbfounded on the spot, watched the young man in green robes, unable to speak for a long time. Even Miles, one of the Ye family's three swordsmen, who was helpless against a group of assassins, was directly crushed by Ben. "Ben, you're alright... I'm so happy." Travis, holding back her injuries, smiled radiantly, very happy. Only then did Ben come back to his senses, nodding slightly, "Your Ye family has my gratitude. In the future, you will receive blessings for your actions today." Travis laughed, "I haven't thought about such distant matters. I just want you to be safe, so I have a chance to spar with you." At this moment, Miles said, "Ben, I know about your affairs in Jiang Bei. Philip Zhang and Christian, the two brothers, were killed by you. But the King of Jiang Bei is still there, he's the deepest hidden among the three brothers." Ben frowned, "Oh?" Miles continued, "Roman Zhang controls over two hundred miles of coastline to the east of Zhonghai City, controlling maritime shipping, including the Donghai port where the Xiao family met with trouble. He has the support of the Eastern Sea. And he's very close to the powers of the Eastern Sea. Christian stepped into the martial world by flattering Taro Izawa, thanks to Roman Zhang's introduction. This man has always been operating around Donghai port, seldom getting involved in Zhonghai's affairs. Relying on the power of the Eastern Sea, he has become independent. Be careful." After finishing, Miles took out a bunch of car keys and handed them to Ben, seriously advising, "Roman Zhang is a master strategist. There won't be just this one move. Quick, go home and check. That black car over there is yours." Hiss! Pearl Mu, Uncle Angus, Fern Zhang... are in danger!! Travis handed Ben a business card, "If you need my Ye family to come forward, call me anytime." "Thanks!" Ben took the car keys and the business card, immediately got into the car, and drove away at high speed. Watching Ben's departing figure, Miles's pupils shrank, "This guy is really impressive. In a one-on-one fight, I might not even be his match. And he's still so young. I really don't know what he's been through in the past five years." Travis said, "So, you think he's worth our Ye Mansion making an alliance with?" Miles still hesitated, "The King of Jiang Bei is not that simple. Among the wealthy circles of Zhonghai, he's the one closest to the Eastern Sea. The Mighty Dojo, which once dominated Zhonghai, is probably backed by Roman Zhang. Roman Zhang is the most formidable opponent Ben has encountered since entering Zhonghai. It might provoke the top powerhouses of The Mighty Dojo to take action." Mentioning The Mighty Dojo, Travis gasped, "I heard that twenty years ago, Liam Ye dominated Vladimir Li and established The Mighty Dojo, which was unparalleled in Zhonghai. It had a dominating presence. But wasn’t it destroyed?" Miles shook his head, "No. It just went into hiding. And the hiding place is around Donghai port. This time, Roman Zhang's move against Ben, I'm afraid Ben..." Travis interrupted, "This is simple. We'll just follow and see. If Ben wins, our Ye Mansion will make a strong alliance, right?" Miles nodded, "Indeed. If he can suppress the top experts of The Mighty Dojo behind Roman Zhang. Our Ye Mansion... will carry him on a palanquin and treat him as a distinguished guest!"