In chaotic times, one can become a martial immortal.

As the convoy continued its journey, the mountain road became increasingly winding and rugged.

The mountains and forests on both sides became increasingly steep.

As night fell, the carriage did not stop; instead, it suddenly sped up.

"We're traveling through the night, everyone stay alert!"

Hong Lei's shout came from ahead, making everyone's hearts skip a beat.

They have now mastered the basics of the Five Animal Fist, and their internal energy and blood circulation can dispel the chill and fatigue.

Even traveling through the night wouldn't be a big problem.

The thought of possibly encountering bandits and having to fight for their lives filled them with fear and panic.

Although they have seen life and death many times in this day and age, it doesn't mean they don't want to live a good life.

However, a few people seemed quite excited, as if they were hoping that bandits would appear so that they could show off their skills and win the favor of Master Song or the mysterious employer.

"When you're out in the world, how can you be afraid of death? If any of you are scared, just hide behind me when some bandits actually appear!"

Chen Yong brandished the butcher knife in his hand, his eyes revealing a resolute look.

"He certainly knows how to talk!"

Chen Pi jumped off the carriage, quickly caught up with Lu Yuan, handed him a torch, then glanced at Chen Yong with a somewhat speechless expression and said.

"If we really encounter bandits, we'll probably have no choice but to fight to the death!"

Lu Yuan neither agreed nor disagreed, but smiled.

As the saying goes, "When two armies meet on a narrow road, the brave shall prevail." Facing vicious bandits, fear is useless; only a desperate charge will suffice.

However, he wasn't too worried.

Generally speaking, ordinary mountain bandits and outlaws are mostly tenant farmers who had no choice but to become outlaws because they couldn't make a living.

Even with their convenient tools, they posed no threat whatsoever to these accomplished martial artists.

Even if they were unlucky, there might be a few leaders among them who were martial arts masters, at most at the level of Ming Jin or even An Jin.

With his current cultivation level and strength, he is fully capable of protecting himself.

Even if we were to encounter a powerful bandit at the Transformation Realm, Master Song would still be there to protect us.

Master Song has been traveling the martial arts world for many years, and his strength must be much stronger than that of an ordinary cultivator. Unless a great calamity befalls them and they encounter a super bandit of the highest rank, they can only accept their bad luck.

But that's obviously impossible. Not to mention whether there are any martial artists who have reached a certain level who would be willing to become outlaws, even if there were, it would be highly unlikely that they would come to this remote and impoverished place.

"Beep, beep, beep..."

The convoy continued on its way for a short while when suddenly a sharp whistle came from the dense forest on the mountain.

Immediately afterwards, flames flashed.

Dozens of figures, accompanied by fierce howls, rushed straight towards the convoy.

"They're bandits!"

Some people couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

After a brief silence, the entire convoy erupted into chaos.

The porters, their faces drained of color, pulled out long sticks and short knives from the cart, but they were all in a panic, hiding behind the cargo.

Even Wu Yu, Chen Pi, and Gu Ming, who were already considered true martial artists, couldn't help but turn pale at this moment.

After all, they were just teenagers of seventeen or eighteen, and it was their first time traveling the world as escorts. They had never actually fought or killed anyone before, so how could they not be afraid?

Moreover, these approaching bandits, though dressed in rags, all had fierce eyes and ruthless expressions, charging forward as if they were courting death, their sheer presence overwhelming them.

Especially the leader, who wielded two broadswords, was not only extremely burly but also incredibly fast, exuding a strong aura of murderous intent.

"Is it internal force or neutralizing force?"

Lu Yuan's gaze narrowed slightly, and he tightened his grip on the long sword in his hand.

"Don't panic, surround the car, back to back!"

At this moment, Master Song's deep voice suddenly came, which immediately put everyone at ease.

With a master like Master Song around, they have nothing to fear from a mere few dozen bandits.

The dozens of bandits came to the front of the caravan and suddenly stopped. The burly man at the head of the group then began to negotiate with Master Song.

"I am a martial artist. Exchange your sword with mine, and I will protect you!"

Chen Yong glanced at the henchman beside him, then reached out and grabbed the long knife from the man's hand, while tossing his own butcher knife to him.

The butcher could only nod helplessly, then gripped the butcher knife tightly with both hands and hid behind Chen Yong.

"Chen Yong, can you really protect him?"

Chen Pi frowned slightly and turned to ask Chen Yong.

"If I can unleash the power of my blade, these bandits are nothing but clay chickens and earthen dogs!"

Chen Yong said with hope in his eyes.

"So you've mastered the basics of the Wind-Breaking Sword Technique?"

Chen Pi added.

"Soon!"

Chen Yong snorted coldly and said directly, "Although I am not as good as Wang Liang, nor as good as Brother Hong Lei and Brother Fang Chang, I am one step ahead of you."

"You'll have to beat A-Yuan first!"

Chen Pi retorted, causing Chen Yong's face to flush red, and he even gave Lu Yuan a sharp look.

Lu Yuan didn't take it to heart and continued to look at Master Song and the others in front of him.

"Make your move! Kill them all!"

A moment later, a cold shout suddenly rang out.

The next moment, the burly man suddenly swung his axe at Master Song.

Master Song, of course, did not sit idly by and wait to be killed; he immediately brandished his knife to meet the attack.

"Kill! Kill! Kill..."

The bandits behind them also brandished their knives, spears, and clubs, rushing towards Hong Lei, Fang Chang, and Wu Yu, Chen Pi, Lu Yuan, and the others on this side, clearly not intending to let any of them go.

"The talks broke down!"

Lu Yuan took a deep breath, then looked up at the bandits charging towards him.

"Don't scatter, everyone! Try to look out for each other!"

Wu Yu, Gu Ming, Chen Pi, and the others all stared intently at the bandits charging towards them. Although their faces were even paler and the knives in their hands were trembling slightly, they still did not retreat even a step.

They even felt their blood and qi boiling, their muscles contracting suddenly, and their heartbeats quickening considerably.

"Kill them!"

Someone shouted, and more than a dozen young martial arts apprentices rushed towards the bandits.

His blood boiled, and his youthful courage erupted completely.

The moment he got close, Lu Yuan slashed down with his sword.

Wind-Breaking Blade Technique, Slicing Through the Wind!

"Pfft!"

The blade flashed, leaving a trail of blood.

Lu Yuan's blade was not only fast, but also accurate and ruthless; it could kill a person with every strike, each strike fatal!

In just a few breaths, three bandits fell to his blade.

"Wow, amazing... Is this the power of the Wind-Breaking Blade Technique?"

Seeing this, everyone around was also very excited.

They felt that Lu Yuan, like them, had only recently mastered the Five Animal Fist and had not yet mastered the Wind-Breaking Saber Technique, yet he possessed such power. Naturally, they could do the same.

In an instant, everyone became even more courageous, as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

Fortunately, although these bandits were all fierce, they were ultimately not even martial artists.

Forget about technique, they can't even unleash their full power, so how could they possibly withstand the chaotic attacks from Wu Yu and his men?

In particular, Wang Liang, who had already mastered the basics of the Wind-Breaking Blade Technique, easily killed two bandits in succession.

Before long, a group of bandits lay dead on the ground.

"call out!"

Suddenly, a piercing sound rang out.

Lu Yuan's pupils contracted slightly, and he instinctively raised his sword to block.

"clang!"

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