《Overlord Spirit Martial Emperor》


 Slaughter Ghost

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    Laying on his back, blood pouring out of his chest, Feng Yun recalled the past events and his life that had seemed to have gone by so fast. His raven purplish black hair was tinged with a bit of blood but not spoiling his devilishly handsome face and toned muscular features. He was thin but sturdy, and quite tall to top it off.


    Feng Yun had always grown up harshly. Well it didn¡¯t seem harsh since he was used to it. His father was a supreme assassin that had been widely known around the world and feared, though he had gone into seclusion. His mother had died around the time Feng Yun was born due to assassins. That was what had prompted his father to teach his own son assassin abilities.Well, that was what Feng Yun himself thought. He wasn¡¯t really sure of the details. His mother¡¯s death had always been a shady topic and when he brought it up with his father, the latter wouldn¡¯t even answer. When Feng Yun was 6 years old, his father began imposing his extremely terrifying training upon him hoping to forge his son into an assassin of great caliber. He had gone through an amount of pain that ordinary people could not handle for even 5 minutes. Every day, after he had learned something new, he would spar with his father¡­.and get slugged¡­.every single time.


    Although it was harsh, he was very talented at the subject of killing and assassination, disturbingly. He became a hardened and cold killer, but was also taught to be fair and to keep innocents out of harm. 11 years later, Feng Yun was said to have surpassed his father and became the supreme assassin in the whole world. He began taking missions and assassinated high-profile targets that harmed or oppressed innocents. One would think, well there can¡¯t be that many people in the world who are evil, Wrong! There¡¯s quite a lot of em, and justice duty was always needed.


    After years of destroying evils, his enemies and peers alike gave him the title of ¡°Slaughter Ghost¡±. The line of work he had enrolled in however, grew boring and it became too easy to kill these people. Though there were many evils in the world, most of them were pretty clich¨¦ and never came up with new ideas to oppress people. Not only that, some of the really powerful people started to get scared of the ¡°Slaughter Ghost¡± and didn¡¯t wish to face his retribution.


    Can¡¯t people find others to kill for them!


    Although it was boring, Feng Yun still took it seriously and put effort to kill people. On this particular mission, he had been sent to assassinate a dictator in Russia that had been giving the death penalty to those that deserved justice and harmed citizens. It had been a good chance to have a vacation, Feng Yun had thought. He had rented an apartment and planned all his actions there.


    When Feng Yun was walking through the cold street in the middle of the night back to his apartment, he had noticed people following but didn¡¯t care. He had just continued to walk leisurely while whistling a tune. When he got to his apartment, he sat down and turned on the TV, flipping through channels.


    ¡°Come out, fools. You could do a better job concealing yourself. I mean seriously, I¡¯m ashamed of your skills.¡±


    They burst through the door breaking it down into smithereens. The ten men surrounded him in an instant, their guns trained on his vitals while searching his expression.


    ¡°Our employer¡­h-has ordered your d-death, ¡®Slaughter Ghost¡¯,¡± one of the men managed to stutter while gazing in terror at the man before him in his late twenties, a calm smile plastered on his face.


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    ¡°Oh really. Let me guess, is it that Middle Eastern tyrant I offended by killing his son. What was his name? Al Giraffe? I don¡¯t know. Oh boy, I forgot my manners. I have to give people hospitality when they enter my home right?¡± He moved to stand up while the men¡¯s expressions hardened at the sight. One of them, most likely the commander said in a rough voice,


    ¡°Sit back down. Do not move even a single muscle!¡±


    But even he, the commander felt some fear looking at Feng Yun. The prestige of the Slaughter Ghost was simply too high for anyone to comprehend. He had done so many noteworthy deeds that there was almost no one in the underground world who didn¡¯t know of him. Not only that, they had heard some very cruel rumors about him. The way he dispatched his targets, was said to be extremely brutal. The soldiers couldn¡¯t tell if they would make it out alive¡­or if they would have any body parts by that time. Feng Yun didn¡¯t listen to the commander and stretched his back leisurely. The commander was overcome by stress at this moment and yelled at him,


    ¡°SIT DOWN!¡±


    ¡°Jeez, would you quiet down a little? You¡¯re in my house you know. I can kick out unpleasant people whenever I want.¡± Feng Yun¡¯s eyes sharpened and a glare pierced the commander¡¯s eyes.


    ¡°Wh-What do you plan to do? There are multiple guns trained on you. We¡¯ve sealed the door. Y-You have no escape!¡± Feng Yun raised his eyebrows at this. His cold smile grew wider and wider as he said,


    ¡°Well, you are right. I have no escape. But I don¡¯t need to live to take you guys out.¡±


    The commander didn¡¯t react fast enough to Feng Yun¡¯s words as a grenade dropped from the latter¡¯s hands.


    ¡°NO!¡±


    His pleas were too late as the grenade exploded the minute it touched the ground. The explosion rocked the entire apartment and completely obliterated the room that Feng Yun was living in. The soldiers¡¯ cries of anguish were drowned out by the intense noise and carnage that accompanied the explosion. Fire blazed forth from the apartment and blood showered from the sky. The body of a young man lay outside the apartment, blood showered all over his clothes. His raven black hair however remained untouched and his face still had a cold smile on it. This led up to the present.


    ¡°Haha. Finally¡­a reason to leave this boring world. I¡¯m so done with this lifestyle. Besides, I don¡¯t think that this will sow bad karma for me. Supreme assassin Feng Yun died in the line of duty! How noble! It makes me want to puke from laughter. Father will probably be pretty angry at me when he meets me in the heavens later. Whatever, I¡¯ve done enough for him.¡± Feng Yun laughed at the thought. To a person who happened to pass by, it might seem like he had lost his sanity. Well, it wasn¡¯t far from the truth.


    Well then, life should be pretty smooth now. Maybe there¡¯s some island for me to live on in heaven, he thought. I¡¯m thinking maybe a private villa that glows with holiness crap. Some goddesses to accompany me in the bed when I¡¯m bored and a glass of wine. Yeah, that would be great! Feng Yun closed his eyes and prepared to never wake up in this world again. No more of the tough life for him. However, when his consciousness drifted away, a calm and gentle voice entered his ears.


    ¡°Kid, this is just the start.¡±

 Emergence

    SECOND CHAPTER!!! HOORAH!!! THIS MARKS THE TRUE BEGINNING OF FENG YUN''S JOURNEY. Please feel free to give me feedback pertaining to the story and thank you for continuing to read.


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    Immediately after the voice came, a brilliant flash of light descended and blinded Feng Yun for a moment causing him to go unconscious from the pressure exerted from it. After about an hour, he opened his eyes with a jolt. He knew that he had been asleep for some time and didn¡¯t know where he was. Is it possible that I am in heaven?, he thought. After his eyes got accustomed to his surroundings from the flash of light that blinded him, his mouth widened in shock, disbelief as clear as day.


    What he saw made his eyes glittery and his heart thump loudly. Feng Yun was glowing very brightly in a very fluorescent yellow color, hovering in an endless plane of darkness and light. Within the plane were stars and brilliant phenomenon occurring faster than light but so beautifully that one''s heart was taken away each time they saw it happen. That wasn¡¯t even the half of it.  There so many planets all lined up in peculiar orders, definitely not native to Earth. These were true planets, planets that claimed sovereignty over others. They ranged from the hottest and burning brighter than the sun like planets to the ice cold jade and diamond planets that seemed to emanate an huge aura of frost that would envelop Feng Yun if not for the glowing aura surrounding him. He felt as if this image was being imprinted into his mind, the pure sight of it opening his eyes to ideas that shouldn''t be able to exist at all. He had gained insights to how the universe works in that moment.


    "Oh, you can already grasp the Universal Bindings heavenly cultivation method only learned by the sovereigns of the higher realms. Not bad kid. You may be a true genius."


    Feng Yun looked up only to see a white haired handsome young man who seemingly looked at the peak of his youth in his 20s, but his expression and demeanor made him seem as if he were much much older. He wore a golden robe with silk embroidery on it. His eyes seemed to reflect the universe itself and there was a humongous sword about 10 meters long and 5 meters wide with the same golden color as the man''s robes hovering directly above his head about 2 meters. Judging from his clothes, demeanor and pressure exerted, Feng Yun guessed he was a god. A particularly powerful one. He immediately kneeled down in front of him deciding to choose a polite tone.


    ¡°You must be God. So, is this supposed to be heaven?¡± he asked. ¡°Also, what is this universal bindings cultivation method that you speak of?¡±


    The man stared at Feng Yun with some interest as he was intrigued by the aura that Yun gave off. It was neither gentle nor wild but the embodiment of a calm but killer sea. In addition, the man was able to keep his composure before even a powerful deity.


    ¡°Child, you are in what we call the Gate of Life and Death. It¡¯s a place that decides what type of life you will be reborn into based on the merits of your past life. As for myself, I am the sovereign that oversees the reincarnation cycle of beings across the vast universe, Yama. I¡¯m just one of many powerful gods that live across the realm of Realm of Heavens. Normally, most individual beings that have died will be handled by my underlings as it is their job to serve me, however you interested me and I felt like coming to see you myself and make your judgement.¡±


    ¡°The Gate of Life and Death huh? A great god like you came personally to greet me. I¡¯m flattered. So, which Path will I be passing through?¡±


    ¡°Good question. There are altogether six paths which starts at the Asura Path, the greatest of sinners and goes up to the Heaven Path for the greatest of deeds. Boy, the fact that you endured so much and sacrificed many a thing to save people from the corrupted as shoes that pollute your plane, has earned you a place in the Heaven Path. The Heaven Path ensures that you have a great future and unlimited potential in your new life but must still work hard to achieve your goals. Very few have passed through this path and you are one of them.¡±


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    Feng Yun raised his eyebrows at this. It was indeed true that he had accomplished many good deeds in his life. Being guaranteed unlimited potential should have made him extremely happy. However, Feng Yun was simply indifferent to this concept. Regardless of whether he had talent or not, Feng Yun would live a carefree lifestyle.


    ¡°Thanks. I appreciate it.¡± Yama¡¯s smile slightly flickered as he noticed the indifference that Feng Yun exhibited. This kid, he thought. He truly doesn¡¯t even care that he¡¯s being given a priceless cultivation technique and genius like potential.


    He then added,¡±We¡¯re doing things a little differently however. You wanted a challenge in life right. Basically I¡¯m granting you that wish. This is usually not allowed by the higher-ups but I think it will be fine for one person. I¡¯m granting you the ability to keep your past memories within you. You will be a lot smarter and mature than other people your age and up.¡±


    ¡°It can¡¯t be that simple. What¡¯re your conditions?¡±, Feng Yun said. He perfectly understood that there was no such thing as a free lunch and that there had to be a catch for all the great benefits he was receiving.


    ¡°First, I want you to continue to slay people with justice in mind and anyone who sets a grudge with you can be killed. Second, you must become a sovereign before the age of one thousand years and move to the Realm of Heavens and find me once again. This is the reason for leaving you with your memories intact.¡±


    ¡°Okay. However, even if I¡¯m on the Heaven Path, I cannot become a sovereign that easily. I would need external help from the heavens,¡± Feng Yun replied with narrowed eyes.


    ¡°You¡¯re quite intelligent kid. That¡¯s where the Universal Bindings cultivation method will help you. You grasped it so fast that it¡¯s shocking. No one has ever done it in that short of a time. This cultivation method was created by one of the great sovereigns that are higher in power than me and is the most powerful method that I know of. It will help you train extremely fast but you must go through so much pain it may not be worth it. After all you are only human,¡± Yama said solemnly.


    However Feng Yun was unfazed and stayed calm with a firm and determined expression on his face.


    ¡°No matter what the cost is, I will live my new life to the fullest. I will go through whatever trials and tribulations that I must to achieve my goals.¡±


    ¡°Nice job kid. I¡¯m truly convinced that I picked the right person. The method is already imprinted in your mind so you can use it whenever you want as long as you are in a meditating position. Go forth and become stronger than anyone in the new plane you shall enroll in,¡± Yama said with a smile.


    ¡°Alright. Well then, I hope that we meet again Yama.¡± Feng Yun said. Yama nods and opens up a book. His hands are flipping through the pages when it suddenly stops at one of them.


    ¡°Hmm¡­this is a good plane to send you to. Good luck Feng Yun and become strong enough to achieve your goals as well as mine.¡±


    Feng Yun is immediately beamed out of existence into a new plane while Yama stares at the place he just was.


    ¡°Haha. He truly is an interesting fellow. Just like you, Senior Xiang. He will become powerful. Watch him.¡± Yama whispered in the sky. Then, all was silent and the eyes of the future emperor opened into its brilliant form.

 Weird Feeling

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    Feng Yun felt his consciousness slipping away and being transported to another body. It felt strange and he felt lightheaded. Normally, a soul feels this when they are placed outside of a body. If a soul is left outside of a body for too long, it will eventually dissipate out of existence. That applied to souls that escaped Yama''s grasp, those could be counted by hand and we''re extremely rare, most likely Immortals or powerful beings in their past life. Yun was feeling that light headed feeling currently and his though he was protected by Yama''s divine power, it merely bore the brunt of the pressure. Yun himself had to endure the mental aura that threatened him. Fortunately, his mind had been very well trained in his previous life after having killed many people. While his soul was undergoing the trip towards his new body, Yun thought about the conditions that Yama had imposed upon him in exchange for the Heaven Path. Come to think of it, he had agreed a bit too fast in his excitement. He hadn''t truly understood the implications of what Yama was trying to make him do at the time.


    So, first condition was that Yun continue to kill people on behalf of justice and those that he bore a grudge towards. He wasn''t sure about that one. Everybody had a different sense of justice. Yama most likely meant that he would kill whoever a had committed immorality acts or sinned greatly. Yun was okay with that however Yama may have had the wrong conception about Yun. He assumed that Yun had a strong sense of justice. Yun is cold blooded and will kill any who stand in his way towards his goals regardless of who it is. He just never found the need to kill innocent people. As for assassinations on evil people that Yun performed in his previous life, those were because they disgusted him and they were too weak to live in the world. They only served as practice dummies for training. That was Yun''s thought process but he said none of this out loud. The Second was to become a sovereign and meet Yama in the realm of heavens. This was the hardest. Becoming a sovereign will take too much time through normal means, perhaps millions of years however Yun had the Universal Bindings cultivation method which sped it up much faster than before. This made it not impossible but still very difficult. Yun also had to go through too much pain for it. Although, that was the least of his worries.


    "Hmm. Oh, it looks like I''m here." Yun saw a brilliant flash of light appearing beyond his consciousness which was currently filled with darkness.  Suddenly all the senses of Yun''s body were opened up in an instant and he was able to use them once again. Yun opened his eyes for the first time in hours and realized that he was in this huge blob of flesh. Oh jesus, of all the times you want me to regain my senses, it''s now. Yun was currently in a stomach, in his mother''s womb, whoever that was. He could hear extraordinarily well and make out the sounds of people talking.


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    "Is she going to be alright?She must live through this no matter the cost. Oh Ling Qian, you can do it. Be strong, for our son." There appeared to be a man outside claiming to be Yun''s father. Yun found out that his mother''s name was Ling Qian. Cool name. The voices didn''t stop there.


    "Oh don''t you fret son. My grandson is a tough guy. He''ll come out safely. Daughter in law as well. She is as tough as steel. After all, she has the lineage of the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon, one of the most prominent existences in the whole Wushu Zhicai continent." This time it was an old and raspy voice that had firmness in it at the same time. He appeared to be Yun''s grandfather from the information given. This old man spewed so much information that I have to take some time to process it, Yun thought. Wait, what the heck is a Tyrant Thunder God Dragon? Sounds badass. This continent appears to be called Wushu Zhicai. Martial Sanction huh? A fitting name for what I wish to accomplish. Oh, it looks like I''m about to be launched out, Yun thought.


    PLOP!!!!!


    "Oh my, he is beautiful. He''s like an angel, I mean look at his eyes they are the color----". Ling Qian paused her sweet and melodious voice as her mouth opened with shock.


    "My god, his eyes are both golden and silver. What the hell?This has only been seen since the first generation ancestor Tyrant Thunder God Dragon, the golden variation. The fact that he has it means his blood is pure." the grandfather spoke this time. His appearance could now be described. He wore white robes with a bead necklace and had a grey  beard that stretched down to his muscular chest that stuck out with pride. He was obviously an important figure.


    "Indeed. He does have the lineage. He will certainly have a great future. However, that is not important right now. Hehe. My son has been born!!!" My father scooped me up and held me which felt quite uncomfortable to be honest. Yun''s  father wore the exact same attire as Yun''s grandfather except he had a much younger face and had dark hair with tinges of silver on the ends.


    "Oh do let him rest Feng Luo. You will have plenty of time to cuddle him later. Give him to me. I will take care of him." My mother took Yun back snuggling me against her warm cheek. This is my new life, Yun thought. Well, it''s not bad. I''ll get used to it. And then, when it is time, I will be ready.

 State of Affairs and Secret Cultivation

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    Feng Yun sat on the wooden chair in silence. He was currently in a  large room teeming with books and scriptures. In other words, he was in a library. Feng Yun was pondering about the information that he had received from the members of his family. He had been here for two months and he had learned a great deal from his family''s conversation as well as his hours spent in the library. His family didn''t know and always tried to search for him to no avail. He tried to keep his level of intelligence a secret. They were way too affectionate. They would pamper him everyday and baby him like he was a new toy. Frankly, Yun wasn''t used to it. In his past life, he had grown up with a cold father that mercilessly inflicted his training and was the person who forged Yun into the killer he was. Human affection was non-existent as he had never grew up with a mother. His mother had died at the time he was born. Yun was grateful for the affection that his family gave him as it was comforting and heart-warming, however even he needed space to think. As for the information he got, there was a lot of interesting things.


    First was his family. Yun''s grandfather, Feng Lei was the current Sect Master of the Cloudscale Sect, one of the most powerful sects in the Xu Dynasty. There were only two other powers in the Xu Dynasty that could rival the Cloudscale Sect. His father, Feng Luo was the 2nd son of Feng Lei but was a powerful martial expert and respected by all members of the sect. His mother, Ling Qian was the daughter of Ling Sun, the current chief of the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon clan. This clan was one of the two powers that could rival the Cloudscale Sect. They possessed the blood of the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon and were capable of the divine beast''s abilities. The blood of the original ancestor had deteriorated as new generations appeared however Feng Yun surprisingly had very pure blood. Yama probably had something to do with this. Ling Sun was very good friends with Feng Lei as the first ancestors of both powers were and organized a marriage between Ling Qian and Feng Luo to consolidate their relationship. It just so happened that they truly loved each other and that made things easy. This sparked argument from the remaining rival clan, The Blood Demon Sect however after some argument with the Emperor of the Xu Dynasty, Xu Qingzheng, they came to an agreement saying that the sects are forbidden from attacking each other. The Blood Demon Sect was said to be extremely powerful but engaged in cruel and merciless acts. They practiced in Demonic Arts which made their cultivation dark and their aura extremely baleful.


    Feng Yun also learned about the different stages of cultivation that one had to pass through to reach the peak of strength. There were 9 layers within those stages. First was the Tempered Body Layer which was the basics for young cultivators. Second was the Xiantian Realm which the vast majority of experts were in. After reaching this stage, a cultivator''''s lifespan would increase by a hundred years.  Third was the Tyrant Realm or the Truth Realm. When you broke through from the peak of the Xiantian stage, you could choose which layer to focus on. Tyrant Realm cultivators had god-like bodies that were impervious to certain amounts of pain and had invincible brute strength. They could enhance their bodies to make them stronger and train in various techniques to strengthen the body. Typically, they increased their cultivation by killing powerful experts and through battle, their cultivation would rise. The Truth Realm focused on absorbing the elemental essence of the elements and were able to manipulate them at will. Both were said to be able to overturn mountains with their power and neither was better than the other unless practiced in certain skills. Yun wondered which layer he would chose when he reached that layer. When someone broke into either of these two layers, their lifespan would increase by a ten thousand years. Fourth was a realm whose amount of experts could be counted by hand. This was the Asura Realm.(NOTE: HAS NO RELATION TO ASURA PATH) The Asura Realm was a realm that only the emperors of the five territories had achieved. That was why no territory had conquered the other yet. It was said that not even a thousand Peak stage Truth or Tyrant Realm experts could fight against an Asura Realm expert. The Omni Beast King of the Immortal Fiendlands and the Hundred Stars Adjudicator of the Mystic Realm could be said to be roughly on par with each other even though they are both the strongest rulers on the continent. Still, the Adjudicator was stronger by a small margin. The last time they fought was a hundred years ago. However, martial cultivation was not the only thing that gave a person strength. When a person turned six years old, they would gain a spirit unique to them that could be trained and have abilities added to them. They grew stronger as the cultivator grew stronger. They could range from weapons, to beasts to unnatural abilities. This was extremely important in the path of power to reach the Asura Realm. Having two spirits was already very rare but there has been no one who''s had more than that. Only the Asura Realm experts of the five territories have multiple spirits. The Hundred Stars Adjudicator was only able to defeat the Omni Beast King due to having three spirits. THREE SPIRITS!!! The Omni Beast King had two so he had a disadvantage. Yun was very curious to know what spirit he would have, or spirits. He got excited at the thought of it.


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    The continent that Yun lived in was called Wushu Zhicai. It was divided into five territories, the Tian Ming Empire, The Xu Dynasty, Sun Conglomerate, The Immortal Fiendlands and the Mystic Realm. The Sun Conglomerate was the weakest as it bought experts with its economy-based society however could not ensure their loyalty and thus led to conflicts. Nevertheless, they were the richest out of all of them. The Tian Ming Empire and Xu Dynasty were at loggerheads with each other and were both extremely powerful tied for third most powerful territory. The Xu Dynasty was also where the Cloudscale Sect resided in. The Immortal Fiendlands are the most dangerous due to their large number of Tyrant Realm Beasts and Fiends coupled with the divine beasts who possess extremely powerful divine abilities. They never cared about expanding territory however and left the humans alone. The Golden Tyrant Thunder God Dragon was a high ranked divine beast however left the Immortal Fiendlands due to his great friendship with the first ancestor of the Cloudscale Sect that Yun was a part of. The most powerful territory however was the Mystic Realm. Many experts gathered at that place to fight and cultivate as the experts native to that had extraordinary methods for becoming strong. The Mystic Realm kept the other territories in check and made sure they did not violate any rules. They did not participate in worldly affairs and preferred to just cultivate.


    Yun had been reading for such a long time that he didn''t realize the passage of time. He immediately put down the book and walked out of the library quietly without attracting the attention of the librarian and he slipped out, however he had attracted the attention of the librarian who watched him leave.


    "Is that...Feng Yun? Was he reading just now? No way, impossible. A kid only two months old being able to read? Preposterous. My eyes may have been playing tricks on me." The librarian then walked back to his station.


    After a while, Feng Yun walked on his small legs with his arms swaying as he went. His mother, Ling Qian eventually found him and reprimanded him for leaving without taking anyone with him. She didn¡¯t expect a reply. A kid shouldn¡¯t be able to reply or talk at this age but Feng Yun had gotten the hang of the new language of the continent and had replied without thinking of the implications.


    ¡°Sorry mom, but even I need my private space as well. I can¡¯t always be pampered by you guys. Bye.¡± Feng Yun replied with a bright smile. He had developing handsome features on his face that would definitely win the attraction of many women in the future. He then proceeded to walk away leaving the shocked Ling Qian with her eyes wide and her mouth agape.


    ¡°Did he just...Oh my god. No way. He¡¯s able to talk at this age?!!!¡±


    Ling Qian ran back in the direction to Feng Luo and Feng Lei in order to tell them the news. Meanwhile, Feng Yun had walked back to his room quietly. Then, he sat down into a cross-legged position. Yun was going to see if he could try to cultivate. If he could begin cultivating at the age of two months, who knows how fast he could go. Yun was using the Universal Bindings method to cultivate. He immediately drew a exact copy of the universe in his mind and began drawing energy from that picture. By drawing energy from the universe, you were able to make breakthroughs at a much faster pace and gain higher understandings much quicker. He could feel the tingling sensation of Qi flowing through his dantian, circulating and getting faster each time. Yun could feel his body being strengthened and reworked at an extremely terrifying speed. Yun wore a very happy smile on his face. He had begun the path of martial cultivation. He had stepped into the Tempered Body First layer. If any of his family members saw him as he was currently, then they would be shocked beyond belief. Yun was emitting a golden glow and his gold and silver eyes pupils had black slits going through them making them look like a beast¡¯s. However, the thin slits disappeared as quickly as they came and the rumbling within Yun¡¯s body died away.


    ¡°This cultivation method is truly helpful. It can help you break through extremely fast and increase your understanding of the world and its laws. if I keep cultivating for another few hours, I should be able to make a breakthrough again.¡±


    Yun continued to cultivate in secret for a few more hours until the same phenomena that happened earlier appeared. He had broken through Tempered Body Second Layer. Yun was so happy that he forgot that there would be rebounds. He coughed up blood and felt jolts tear through his body. They were tearing through him so fast that he could not rest properly. After a while, the pain went away and Yun finally was able to take a breath. I must be more careful when cultivating, Yun thought. The next time I should cultivate is most likely when I am at age five, one year before I get my spirit. Well whatever, I¡¯ll study until then and learn a bunch of skills. Yun smiled. He had accomplished a lot in these past couple months. I look forward to when I¡¯m older, he thought.

 5 Years Wait and Spirit knowledge

    Feng Yun had not been idle during the 5 years that he had decided to pause his cultivation. Because his body was too weak to even handle the Tempered Body Second Layer, the qi wildly thrashed about in his dantian and continued to get wilder. Somehow, his body''s blood surpressed it for some time but it would soon come back later. Therefore, Yun had decides to strengthen his body while he was at it in order to stabilize his control of the qi energy. It was slow at first but he had 5 years to train. He would be fine. Plus, he had a dragon divine beast lineage. He would naturally be talented at body strengthening. Normally, the best way to stabilize your power after having multiple breakthroughs was to kill beasts and absorb their essence so that it calmed the storm however Yun was too young and he would never be able to come up with an excuse to go. Therefore, Yun had to do 10 times the amount of body strengthening he usually does. 10 times his FATHER''S TRAINING. It by itself was already hell but for the sake of cultuvation, Yun had tossed all thoughts of giving up away and solely focused on training. He did this for five years and began cultivating again only six months ago. What he didn''t know was that a faint sillouette sat in a tree, cross-legged staring at the boy in awe. The man had a white beard and a beaded necklace, his eyebrows raised and his eyes giving off a vibrant color. This was precisely Feng Lei, Yun''s grandfather. Yun never noticed him but Lei had been watching him since Ling Qian told him about his fluency in language.


    This boy, truly...has exceeded my expectations. And he isn''t even 6 years old when he gets his spirit yet. Oh that reminds me, in 6 months, he should be getting his spirit. Hmmm, that will be interesting, Lei thought. It should be a wind spirit, or a lightning spirit. A dragon spirit? The possibilities are endless.


    He never could have prepared himself for the shocking revelation he would receive on the day.


    All the children born from the Cludscale sect and Tyrant Thunder God Dragon clan would gather together in the spirit awakening ceremony and awaken their spirits. That spirit would stay with them for the rest of their lives. Yun was desperately cultivating for this day. He regained the ability to cultivate six months ago and had resumed it, a bit more careful this time. He didn''t get excited like he was before. Now, he closed his eyes and scrunched up his eyes in concentration, a strand of his long raven purple black hair sliding onto his face. He looked very handsome even as a five year old due to his constant training and cultivation successes, his face had become bright and charming and adorable like a five year old but the physique of a ten year old. He was about 4 feet in height which was quite tall for a five year old. Back to his cultivation. Yun was drawing in power from the universe as the image in his mind became clearer and clearer and clearer. He felt like he had been induced with incredible amounts of vigor and it felt refreshing. The universe inside his head began rotating a bit slowly but still rotating. It was gradually getting faster. The countless bright stars in the picture seemed to fly across space extremely fast and kept getting faster. The consciousness of his mind started emitting a bright light and his beautiful gold and silver eyes radiated with light. Suddenly, a bust of fresh qi refilled his body, making him feel as if he had been upgraded tremendously in strength. Tempered Body 3rd layer. For a five year old, this should absolutely impossible for human but the method that Feng Yun trained in was the Universal Bindings cultivation method. It defied heavens will.


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    "Phew. It took me six months after a long time of noncultivation but I finally made it. Normally, people start cultivating after they get their spirit but I''m already doing it. Hopefully no one notices."


    Yun didn''t want to tell his family about his current level of strength because if he told them, that meant that they would become suspicious and watch him thoroughly not giving him time to be alone. He also didn''t want his family to be targeted by people that could possibly want Yun eliminated.


    It would take some time to cultivate till the 4th layer so might as well just go to the library and learn stuff. I can''t be too greedy otherwise it will harm me if I continue to cultivate like a mad man, he thought.


    When he entered through the doors of the library, he was immediately greeted by the librarian looking up from her job of sorting out books to smile at him. Feng Yun walked up to her and asked her a question.


    "Where can I find the books pertaining to spirits?," I said with curiosity.


    "As a matter of fact, I had them prepared especially for you because of your celebration in six months. They detail everything that is known about spirits and some of the more powerful ones." She looks at me beaming knowing that I''m going to do great things in life so she spares her attention on me. I felt very happy and picked up the stack of books without any difficulty and carried them over To a table.  He opened the page of one and began to read. Over the course of a few hours, he began to learn more about the spirits and their abilities. Spirits, companions that you gained since six years old would accompany you for the rest of your life. Spirits could range from weapons, to beasts and organic beings, to divine abilities. Weapon spirits took the form of a weapon, beast spiritslet you possess the abilities of a certain beast. Each spirit had a maximum of 10 tiers that could allow you to unlock special offensive or defensive special abilities. Tiers were gained by killing beasts. You could only kill two beasts per realm. The ninth and tenth tiers were only acheieved if a sovereign level expert killed a sovereign level beast and took its essence. However, there had only been one sovereign in the entire history of the entire continent. . Once you killed a beast you would absorb essence and it would give you a special ability. If you had two or three spirits, then it would be 20 and 30 tiers.  But these were incredibly rare. Spirits had their own elemental trait. There were 7 elements:Fire, water, lightning, wind, earth, light, and darkness. Spirits could have one or multiple attributes to use abilities in. Yun found that particularly interesting. All of the spirits of the Hundred Stars Adjudicator had reached the eighth tier. Yun yawned and realized he had been reading for a long time. He took the book with him and went back to his room and muttered to himself. I will get stronger, stronger than anyone alse. With these spirits, my goals will be fulfilled.

 Spirit Awakening Ceremony

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    Feng Yun sat across his parents deep in thought. In a few minutes, they would be departing for the Spirit awakening ceremony which was located about a few hours on carriage from here. His parents had called him to discuss the details of the ceremony that would happen there. Apparently, the ceremony was one of the most important events to children and adults alike. By going to the ceremony, the parents would know about the talent of their children and if it was high enough, then you might receive marriage proposals and gifts from high class families in order to strengthen their relationship with each other. This would consolidate power for a family or sect and ensure prosperity. This was the main reason for the ceremony. Feng Yun''s parents were nervous although they showed bright smiles in anticipation.


    "Yun''er, Do not worry. Even if you don''t have that powerful of a spirit, it''s okay. We will not treat you any differently. The Cloudscale sect can survive without these consolidations. " Feng Luo looked at him kindly despite having an expectant mood.


    "I understand father. However I know that I won''t let you down." Feng Yun spoke with great clarity in his voice.


    A servant came in telling them that the carriage was outside and that they would have to leave now. Feng Yun and his parents got up and strode over to the carriage. There, they saw Feng Lei standing there right next to it stroking his white beard while staring straight at them. Feng Luo had a look of surprise. He didn''t realize that his own father would be here as well. Normally, he would stay behind to either cultivate or to manage the sect as he didn''t like big gatherings unless they involved fighting. But today he was here. It was a big shock to him.


    "Father, I didn''t know you were coming. I thought you wanted to stay back at the sect. " Feng Luo asked with a confused expression.


    "Oh come on, it''s my grandson''s awakening, how could I miss it? Anyways, I can skip a day of cultivation. After all, it will take me some time to break into the 6th layer of the Tyrant realm. Might as well enjoy the fresh air and outside."


    The whole family nodded with a happy expression and sat inside the carriage with the exception of Feng Lei. He didn''t like carriages. He preferred to fly instead. Feng Yun marveled at the strength of Tyrant Realm cultivators. One day, he too would reach that level of strength as well. With the speed of the carriage, they got there quite fast. He opened the door, his eyes getting adjusted to the beautiful sight that awaited him. There was a long stretch of plains. 7 pillars stood there in the center of them all of them a different color. They represented the seven elements which spirits could be trained in. Not only spirits but martial skills as well. That was where the ceremony would take place.


    There was a large group of families surrounding the pillars all of them visibly excited. Feng Yun and his family went down as well. He saw men with blue robes and dragon insignias on them. Tyrant Thunder God Dragon clan members. They held a compassionate look but a fierce aura. They also held looks of pride but no arrogance. There were also men who wore red and black robes with a skull and an arrow imprinted on it. Blood Demon Sect. They had proud and arrogant faces eyes filled with contempt and cruelty within them. Feng Yun continued to stare straight ahead not paying any heed to the arrogance they displayed.


    It was clear that most of these people had never experienced the feeling of cultivation that Feng Yun went through at two months old. They were all sheltered children who didn''t know the meaning of pain. Feng Yun naturally wouldn''t care about such ignorant fools.


    Currently, the three major sects were all at the location. The addition of a few major families that obviously couldn''t compare to the three great sects, turned the area around the pillars into a large crowd of people. As soon as all the disciples had gathered, a man walked on the stage illuminated by the seven elemental pillars. This man had black hair and blue eyes. He was the emissary and nephew of the Xu Dynasty emperor Xu Qinzheng. The man''s name was Xu Lie. Naturally, he had quite a lot of status as he belonged to the imperial family. In front of him was a clear crystal that had not shown any signs of color. With a loud booming voice, he declared,


    "We will now begun testing the disciples of six years old. When I call your name, please place your hand on the crystal orb. The orb will read your aura and communicate with the seven elemental pillars to provide a spirit suitable for your talent." Xu Lie smiled. Then, he began listing names. He started off with the lower families and made them go up to test their talent. They weren''t that bad but they couldn''t be considered to be too good either.


    "Xia family''s Xia Qing, please come up to test your talent." A girl around six years old walks slowly to the stage. She has a purple silky dress with a red knot in her dark hair. Her face brings an irresistible charm to it, her features well proportional and have the slightest bit of allure. In the future, she will definitely be like a goddess from the heavens, Feng Yun thought. She wasn''t even 10 years old yet she already possessed great beauty!  Feng Yun''s looks had him in many affairs that taught him a lot about women in his previous life but they could not be compared to the purity of this girl before him.


    He stared as she put her hand on the orb. The orb began to glow a vibrant blue color and turned slightly frosty. However, there were signs of heat in the spirit as well. The seven pillars emitted two different colors, red and blue which quickly fused and we''re absorbed into the girl''s dantian. A large gasp could be heard through the crowd. Could it possibly be? A dual element spirit? This type of phenomenon was extremely rare. Although it could not compare to having three spirits like the Hundred Stars Adjudicator, it was much more useful than having two spirits. With a fusion of multiple elements, there were more variety for the types of attacks you could perform. In addition, one would have a stronger control over their spirit rather than having to control multiple spirits at once.


    "Amazing, we need to investigate her. Isn''t she from some major aristocratic family or something."


    "I need her in my family. I''ll give my son to the Xia family."


    "Such shocking talent. I wish I had someone like that in my family."


    Many people started to talk about Xia Qing a lot. This was already too good to be true. Even she was happy as she let out a smile that would brighten anyone''s day. She had no arrogance with her as well. Wasn''t she basically perfect? Feng Yun let out a breath of cold air. Then, the orb began to take shape into Xia Qing''s spirit. Everyone immediately hushed as they realized that her spirit would awaken. A bright flash of light followed and the aura of a six foot tall and ten foot wing span white eagle with red feathers dominating one of its wings while blue feathers dominated the other. It had the aura of a king and gave a screech that made the crowd tremble. It loomed over them so fiercely that even Feng Yun felt some goosebumps.


    "Ice Fire Emperor Eagle! Young lady, you are truly blessed by the heavens. This is a Heaven-class potential spirit. It holds the power of fire and water at its fingertips. It rules over other birds with its divine presence and power. If you were to evolve this beast at some point, then it would turn into an unimaginable existence!"


    Xu Lie''s eyes turned wide from the shock. He was filled with admiration. Spirits were classified by rank. The ranks were Mortal, Earth, Heaven and Sovereign potential. No one had ever had a sovereign-class spirit except for one cultivator, but he ascended to the higher realms soon after becoming a sovereign. All of the Asura realm experts of Wushu Zhicai had at least two Heaven-class spirits. The amount of power it could unleash was unfathomable. Xia Qing immediately became excited and quickly went back to her family to celebrate. A lot of the people wanted to curry favor with the Xia family hopefully even getting their sons to marry her. Feng Yun smiled. He turned his attention to the next few people as he cleared his expression of emotion.


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    Xu Lie called out two other names which made people pause their conversations. One was Mo Han, young master of the Blood Demon Sect and the other was Ling Zi, grandson of Ling Sun, chief of the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon clan. Ling Zi had only one spirit and that was the Heavenly Eyes Wrathwyrm. This beast was only second to the Golden Tyrant Thunder God Dragon himself.


    Mo Han in comparison surprisingly had two spirits. This caused an uproar within the crowd! To possess two spirits would make you an eternal genius. One of them was the dark and baleful Devil''s Judgement Spear which couldn''t even be measured in strength. The other was the Berserker Devil divine ability which caused even Xu Lie, an expert of the Tyrant Realm 7th layer to feel fear. He didn''t elaborate on it too much. It was a darkness type spirit. Both of them. He told Mo Han to use it well and be careful. This caused some speculation bur none could figure it out. Mo Han possibly had the chance to become an Asura Realm expert!


    "Amazing, Mo Han has nearly unlimited potential. With two spirits of Heaven rank potential, he could possibly make it up there with the Asuras!"


    "Indeed, he is certainly worth investing our daughters into!"


    Many people discussed with a fervent gaze as they tried to figure out how to get their daughters close to Mo Han. The boy in question''s eyes flashed with intense arrogance and a lofty disposition. He clearly wouldn''t give two shits to the people below him. They were only good for stepping on. This was a cruel child, born one and will inevitably become one. However next was a child who may just surprise him and everyone else.


    "Feng Yun of the Cloudscale Sect, please come up," Xu Lie said in a tired voice and smiled. He had seen so many geniuses today. How was he going to report this to his uncle Xu Qinzheng? Feng Yun didn''t mind and while smiling got up to go.


    "Yun''er, try your best. You do not need to want to beat those guys. Just hope for the best. It''s okay even if it doesn''t work out." Ling Qian said worriedly. Although Feng Yun was the son of great experts, his parents were still worried for him. After all, there were cases where children that were of royal status wouldn''t be granted spirits at all!


    Feng Yun nodded his head but truthfully, he wasn''t worried at all. He wouldn''t care even if he didn''t get a good spirit. He would just keep cultivating himself instead to make up for it. After all, he had the Universal Bindings Technique. He walked up on the stage while everyone stared at him. Mo Han snorted in disdain while Ling Zi smiled and looked on with interest. Xia Qing also looked to see the handsome black haired boy put his hand on the orb and suddenly, the world became bright.


    Feng Yun didn''t know what was going on but a bright light had covered the surrounding area. The pillars trembled and the orb was shaking in his grasp as if trying to fight against a force when it suddenly broke. Six forces of different colors flew out of it so fast that everything else seemed like a blur. No one could see anything and people were panicking. What was going on? He tried putting some of his Qi into it but it instead began merging with it and following it back to the source, Feng Yun. He yelled in agony as six different energies passed through his veins and implanted itself within his dantian.


    A huge burst of energy began circulating and his dantian began to absorb the elemental energy. Impossible, it should take me a few months but I''ve actually... jumped into Tempered Body 4th layer. This is impossible. My spirit? He looked at his body with confusion. Correction, spirits. Multiple. Just then, a sharp pain was being emitted from his head and he felt his characteristics begin to change. His previously silver colored eye had turned ruby red and looked as if it had seen the universe. In fact, it even had a slight demonic glow that made one feel like it had been possessed by evil. After a few seconds however, the glow darkened and no longer exhibited an evil feeling.


    His long black hair had golden tinges at the ends and at certain strands. His body''s physique changed as well. His arms strengthened and he could feel some muscles that were streamlined down his arm. He had even grown taller by a few inches. He had the body of a 10 or 12 year old yet he was only half that age. The light then died down and everyone''s eyesight gradually returned to them. They stared at the orb looking for its results. However what they saw next stunned them. The orb had been split in half and in the back of it was the boy. He had one ruby eye and another golden eye. He was so beautiful that all the people there were enchanted. This was naturally Feng Yun. However, it was what was in front of him that stunned them all, Feng Yun included. Three beings of unknown origin hovered in the air their forms about to be unleashed. Realization dawned on the audience. Three? Wait didn''t that mean that he---


    A huge roar broke the silence. It seemed to shake the earth with its will. The audience was scared out of their wits. The orb grew into a enormous dragon about 25 ft long and had intricate designs on it. It had a crimson body and a golden head. The eyes were the exact same as Feng Yun''s. It shone with the aura of a ruler. This was one of the highest ranked Demon nobility of the Immortal Fiendlands, the Golden Tyrant Thunder God Dragon. Feng Yun actually possessed it as a spirit! The Dragon clan was extremely shocked. Incredible, they thought. So this is what the first ancestor looked like.


    Before giving them any time to react, another orb expanded revealing the shape of a sword. It was hovering with an equal tyranny to that of the Dragon but giving out an even more terrifying aura. It gave people the impression that the wielder of this weapon was a personal. Who slayed thousands of experts. Only then Could one Build Up Such A killing intent. It was a relatively long sword, the shape of a katana. It was the same type of sword that Yun used in his previous life. Except this one gave off the element of darkness and light like a yin yang stabilization. No one knew what sword it was. The last orb expanded as well creating a book.


    Yes, a god damn book. Feng Yun originally felt disappointed but then realized that it was giving off a very peculiar aura. It seemed to have no ability at first, but then, Yun got the ability that it was much more powerful than the other two spirits. He didn''t dare to read it right now because he felt he wasn''t at his peak strength. Once he recovered, he would be fine. However, Feng Yun knew something wasn''t right. When he had received his spirits, he had noticed six flashes of light. Shouldn''t there be more spirits? Feng Yun wasn''t greedy, only curious. He took a look at his dantian and was shocked. The other three spirits he was missing were locking themselves within his dantian. They probably didn''t want to come out until he was stronger. Feng Yun decided he would try again at the Xiantian realm. He willed his spirits to return to him and they turned into a fused orb, entering his body.


    He then payed attention to his surroundings and realized that people had been watching him. They all had their mouths open and were still hanging. Feng Yun scratched his head in embarrassment despite understanding the magnitude of the events that had transpired not a couple moments ago.


    "Well uh. I''ll go back now," he said feeling kind of awkward. He then proceeded to it next to his parents as if nothing special happened at all.

 Heir to the Dragon

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    The sound of Feng Yun entering his chair disrupted the eerie silence that followed the area. Everyone came to their senses as they realized what had happened. Xu Lie''s eyes flickered open and he pinched himself to check if it was a dream or not. The same went for the Feng Yun''s parents. They were shocked beyond belief. Their son... was guaranteed to become an Asura Realm expert with cultivation? It was too good to be true. Xu Lie looked at the broken glass. He knew the names of the spirit as the pillars had told him, but he had not known where they came from. He told everyone the names in a shaky voice.


    "The three...the three spirits of Feng Yun of the Cloudscale Sect are the beast essence of the Golden Tyrant Thunder God Dragon, Overlord Heaven Piercer Sword, and the Void Universal Manual. The potential of these three spirits... are indeterminable."


    Xu Lie was trembling with fear and amazement. If Feng Yun was able to be on the side of the Xu dynasty, then the Dynasty would become the strongest of the five territories. He needed to report this to Emperor Qinzheng. Everyone stared in shock and some felt the need to bow down as if they met an almighty sovereign. None of them except for Yun himself knew of his true potential. Becoming a sovereign would probably be a definite in this new life.


    Feng Yun felt that he was extremely lucky, and cursed at it. He had enough experience to tell him that people would target him and his family because of it. He needed to quickly become stronger. The Cloudscale Sect wouldn''t be that easy to breach as it had the support of the Dragon Clan. Even if the Blood Demon Sect wanted to eliminate Feng Yun, which was currently the desire that they felt, they wouldn''t be able to secretly. If they caused trouble, then that would be violating the contract that Xu Qinzheng voiced. He wasn''t that worried about them though. If other families leaked this out to other territories, namely the Tian Ming Empire, then there would be too much pressure. The only way to relieve it is to grow stronger and protect himself. Even the Mystic Sacred Realm might interfere in order to keep the balance between territories.


    Suddenly, Xu Lie threatened, "If anyone tells another party about what happened here, they will lose their head by the divine order of the Xu Dynasty." He had a very serious look on his face. Though he was shaken by the appeared ceremony of the trio of spirits, he had regained his composure and gave off the indomitable presence he had before. They knew he was serious.


    Feng Yun was slightly relieved but he knew that some people would disregard that. He glanced at the Blood Demon Sect members. They had ugly expressions, most notably being Mo Han''s evil face. He was gritting his teeth from having lost the spotlight. His red hair grew slightly unkempt and he lost some of his composure from the revelation. Ling Zi and Xia Qing both had shining looks on their faces. They had never imagined such a person would appear. Ling Zi was especially happy. After all, his clan and the Feng Family of the Cloudscale


    Sect were on extremely good terms. His clan would gain a lot of benefits from this as well so he couldn''t help but get excited. He needed to have a talk with Feng Yun later.


    "Ahem, moving on, this Spirit Awakening Ceremony is officially over. Families may discuss with each other over marital procedures and leave for their homes," Xu Lie clarified with everyone.


    They nodded their heads and immediately everyone began to talk with each other and organize meetings. Feng Yun wad approached my many families but none of them were people that he would accept. Ling Zi, Xia Qing and Mo Han got them too, but slightly less than Feng Yun''s. His popularity had shot up by a huge margin. He didn''t like it too much. Feng Yun wasn''t used to being publicized like this, as if everybody worshiped him. He had always seen fear in people''s eyes. He, a murderer and assassin was not shown compassion and showed no compassion. He truly did have to get used to this. He was walking away and trying to escape pursuers and hid behind a tree. Surveying his surroundings, he finally took a breath of air.


    "Jeez, what''s with these people, trying to get into my good graces as if I''m a cash cow." Feng Yun was exasperated. He didn''t notice that a girl was similarly panting just a foot away while looking at him in surprise. He in turn looked to his right and there she was, Xia Qing.


    "Your terminology is weird, but I more or else understand it. You don''t like flattering crowds and prefer to be left alone too right?" she asked in her small voice. A strand of her long purple hair fell onto her face.


    "Hmmm. Yeah, I guess. I mean, I''m not used to it. I would be more adaptable in a secluded environment. Hmph, I''d rather keep long term friends than people who just want to leech off you." He crinkled his nose.


    "Hahahaha. You are right! I think the same way. We are alike. How about being my first friend? I haven''t really had anyone to play with since childhood and I''ve been an only child. You are interesting and I think I wish to be friends with you," she flashed her eyelids at him with a smile. The sound of her laughter was extremely sweet and melodic, as if an angel was delivering a message. Feng Yun''s heart lurched. She would definitely grow up to be quite the woman.


    "Yeah, definitely. Let''s meet each other again later and talk."


    She was happy and immediately took his hand and shook it. They discussed about many things including cultivation. Xia Qing had begun training around 2 years ago and was now at the Tempered Body Second Layer. Not bad, Feng Yun thought. He hid his cultivation and told her that he too was at the same level as her. He didn''t want to scare people. Within his head, he was thinking that he would set a goal to reach the Xiantian realm by the age of twelve. Six years was a lot of time for training but breaking from the Tempered Body realm to the Xiantian realm was incredibly hard.  With the Heavenly cultivation technique that he had, he could probably do it in less than six years.


    After a while, he realized that he had to leave and said his goodbyes to Xia Qing. She smiled and watched him leave. Feng Yun went back to the location where his grandfather and parents were located and appeared next to them. His family nodded to him. It was time to return to the sect. The return trip was about the same time it took to get there. Once they got there, hundreds of sect disciples surrounded them. News traveled fast and they all knew of Feng Yun''s extraordinary talent. They were all giving admiring glances and some were filled with envy. The entourage returned to the Feng Family residence and settled in back into their house. Feng Lei immediately stood up.


    "Yun''er, come with me. I need to check something."


    The boy got up and followed Feng Lei with a confused expression.


    "Grandfather, did I do something wrong? If so, please advise me and punish me." He was extremely puzzled. Feng Lei declined to comment and retained that mysterious look of his. He kept moving forward and Feng Yun continued to follow him until they reached a large courtyard. There were beautiful flowers and trees everywhere all of them being of different colors. Stone patterns marked the ground and gave people the feeling of peace.


    ''It looks like a larger version of a Zen Garden from my old world'' Feng Yun thought.


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    They came to a stop at the center of the garden. There was a large coiling tree that towered above the others, it''s pink flowers gleaming. There was a table beneath it with two chairs, obviously for him and his grandfather. Feng Lei sat down and motioned for Feng Yun to sit as well. He obliged and silence filled the tranquil courtyard. Afterwards, Feng Lei began to speak.


    "Yun''er, what is your cultivation level?" he said calmly.


    Feng Yun was a bit surprised but answered quickly.


    "Tempered Body Second Layer, Grandfather. I began cultivating about a year ago," he replied smoothly, as if that was the truth. Feng Yun was very well versed in the art of deception. It was a requirement in his previous field of work.


    "Is that so? Well then, you can explain the aura of a Tempered Body 4th Layer cultivator being emanated from you. You underestimate a Tyrant Realm cultivator''s sense. It is very easy to look through your cultivation when you are two realms beneath me," he said with a triumphant smile.


    Feng Yun was shocked. Then, he immediately face palmed. He hadn''t thought of that. Of course a cultivator two realms above him would be able to read his cultivation. He had been a little too arrogant.


    "I''m sorry Grandfather. I indeed lied to you. I have been cultivating since a few years back." He gave a wry smile. He didn''t think it would be this easy to look through his cultivation.


    "I know. I have seen your strength training. I realized that no one would do that kind of hellish training unless they had to stabilize their power after having broken through. However, that''s not the reason why I truly brought you here." Feng Lei stood up and grabbed his arm. Feng Yun immediately felt confused. What was his true purpose? Feng Lei released a terrifying aura and winds seemed to be endlessly gushing out from his body. Feng Yun was filled with admiration. To have such strength signified great talent. He smiled at Feng Yun noticing his wide eyes.


    "The old man of the Dragon clan noticed your cultivation too. We''re going to meet your other grandpa Ling Sun." Feng Lei''s eyes flashed. "Cloud Angel Evasion Arts First Chapter-Embracing the Wind."


    They shot off into the air with abnormal speed. This appeared to be part of the martial arts that Feng Lei trained in. When trained to a certain level, one would be able to fly even before reaching the Tyrant/Truth Realm and at a much faster speed. Feng Yun was visibly excited. Meeting his other grandfather, what was going to happen?


    He was even more intrigued by the level of martial arts that Feng Lei portrayed. Soon, they reached a location on top of a tall mountain. The whole mountain was shrouded with clouds and mist making it look eerie and mysterious. Feng Yun and his grandfather landed on the mountain and the boy immediately noticed the huge black gate with the blue dragon insignia on it. There were a few guards there but when they noticed Feng Lei, they immediately let him in. They had been told of his arrival by the chief prior to them coming here and were already expecting them. Also, who wouldn¡¯t know the face of the famous Feng Lei. They gave a light bow and opened the gates.


    Feng Yun was welcomed by a bright light and walked past the gates. There were many buildings and it seemed like half a city was living on the mountain. There were gold and silver statues of dragons and famous figures of the clan in the past. As Feng Yun walked along the finely paved streets with his grandfather, he noticed that all of the citizens gave off a feeling of pride and had an aura of their own. Many of them were around the Xiantian Realm. He immediately felt astounded from the majesty of the city.


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    They made their way to the center of the ¡°city¡± where the headquarters for the chief and his family was. They reached there in a few minutes and Feng Yun found himself staring at a huge 7 story high building with great elegance attached and two twin dragon statues, black and white, appearing to guard the building. Feng Lei walked in between the statues and stood there. To Feng Yun''s shock, the twin stone dragons shook and turned their heads towards him.


    ¡°Bai Fang, Hei Zhao. I¡¯m here to see the old man,¡± Feng Lei spoke to them.


    ¡°Hmm, okay. Oh, is this the brat who has grandfather¡¯s spirit and pure blood. Interesting.¡± the white dragon, Bai Fang said clearly amused.


    Feng Yun was surprised. Did they just say that the first ancestor of the Dragon clan is their grandfather? But how was that possible? Countless generations had passed. They should have died a long time ago due to old age.


    ¡°Haha, look at the kid. He¡¯s clearly surprised. Kid, you¡¯re probably wondering how we¡¯re alive. Well, to put it simply. We froze our lifespans and turned to stone statues on orders of our grandfather before he died in order to guard the clan. Although, it is sad that we can¡¯t cultivate anymore due to our bodies being frozen. We can only use our physical bodies to fight against incoming threats,¡± the black one spoke, Hei Zhao. ¡°Life has been pretty damn boring all these years cause we¡¯ve never had anyone to fight against. Oh right kid, when you are out of the meeting with Old Man Sun, come find us again. We got to give you something. For now, don¡¯t keep Ling Sun waiting.¡±


    Feng Yun was curious. What exactly did they want to give him? How was it that they spoke of the clan chief in such an indifferent tone. Feng Lei, seeming as if he had read his mind, spoke.


    ¡°They are the guardian twin dragons of the clan. They are existences only below Asuras and special bodied cultivators. I cannot compare to them in strength, neither can the clan chief. It¡¯s safe to say that they are the strongest existences in the clan.¡± He spoke with admiration for the dragons.


    They entered the building and climbed up until they reached the 5th story. There, an old man with white hair and a friendly smile was sitting in a chair, visibly excited. He glanced at the figures standing in the doorway and broke out into a grin.


    ¡°Haha, my grandson and Brother Lei, how great it is to see you two. Especially you, young one. Haha, to have the essence of the first ancestor within your body as well as two other spirits, you have unlimited potential and could even become an existence feared by the Mystic Sacred Realm themselves. Anyways, the reason that I have called you over here is simple. I want to hand over the first ancestor¡¯s inheritance to you.¡± Ling Sun was full of vigor and looked at Feng Yun with a gleam in his eyes.


    ¡°The first ancestor¡¯s inheritance. The Golden Tyrant Thunder God Dragon¡¯s inheritance?! How...Why would you give it to me?¡± Feng Yun was shocked beyond belief. Why him? he wondered.


    ¡°When the first ancestor of the Dragon Clan died, he gave instructions that anyone who has his beast essence as a spirit or his pure blood will receive his inheritance. Only people of his direct lineage and blood could use this inheritance. In short, you are the Heir to the Dragon and I am supposed to give you this.¡±


    Ling Sun took out a box under his desk. It has golden silk thread covering it made from the Ancestor¡¯s whiskers itself. The box would only respond when it recognized the true heir. He handed it over to Yun, who received it with sparkling eyes. Immediately, the box lit up and Yun¡¯s body shook. The Dragon spirit involuntarily came out and it¡¯s spirit form flew into the box, flew out and re-entered his body. The lock on the box clicked open and Feng Yun opened it. In it, was a large dusty book, with lightning insignias and a dragon head. Yun read the character¡¯s on the book and let out an involuntary gasp.


    The book was called the Reigning Thunder Technique and was exactly as it was named. It was a technique befitting a god of thunder. Feng Yun was extremely happy and wanted to devour all of its knowledge but controlled himself and held the book. He looked inside the box again and found an azure ring coated with jade and shined like thunder. Feng Yun wore it and gasped, realizing that there was an extremely large space inside it. It could probably cover half of the Headquarters building of the Dragon Clan.


    ¡°A Skill Book and an Interspatial Ring? Incredible!!! Only the first ancestor would have something like this.¡± Feng Lei opened his mouth in shock. But that wasn¡¯t all that was there. Inside the interspatial ring was a single object, but it caused such dread within Yun that he broke out in cold sweat. It emitted a powerful aura. This object was an blue and gold orb that seemed to be beckoning him to touch it. Yun pulled it out of the interspatial ring and it bloomed into full view. The clan chief was shocked but then realized what that orb was and with a sense of urgency tried to slap it out of Yun¡¯s hands.


    ¡°Yun, don¡¯t touch that! It¡¯s not something that you can handle yet! Shit¡­¡± Too late, the orb had exploded and enveloped Yun in a blue and gold aura which felt comfortable at first, but then he realized that pain was beginning to stem from his back. It became fierce, ripping through his body at alarming speed. He let out a scream.


    ¡°AHHHHHHHH!!! GOD DAMN IT!!¡± Crap, Yun thought. He needed to calm down and assimilate the pain with his body functions. Yun with difficulty, sat down in a cross-legged position and began cultivating. He let out a sigh and gritted his teeth from the excruciating pain. The other two were astonished. Feng Lei was scared out of his wits at first. He was worried that his first grandson would die here. He didn¡¯t know what he would tell Feng Luo and Ling Qian if Yun indeed died. However, his panic had calmed down after seeing Yun cultivating. That was a smart move. The circulation of qi would calm down the pain ripping through his body. However, what was that orb? Feng Lei looked at Ling Sun and the latter noticed it and sighed.


    ¡°You will see what it is when he is done assimilating it into his body.¡± Then, he declined to comment further.


    Yun was making progress with the orb¡¯s effects settling down and merging with his body. His willpower and soul strength had increased greatly after being reincarnated and it was easier to absorb it. Then, after a few more minutes, the pain was gone. Yun looked inside his body and noticed that his dantian had turned bluish goldish. Yun opened his eyes and at the same time, a pair of blue-gold wings flung out of his body causing so much pressure that even the two leaders had to use some of their true strength to keep themselves upright. Everyone in the room were endlessly surprised and Ling Sun let out a faint smile.


    ¡°As I thought, Little Yun has assimilated with a Soul Bone Artifact. This is good. Never would I have expected that you would be able to succeed. Moreover, this artifact gives off the feeling of at least the Asura Realm. Maybe even above. You have the luck of the heavens.¡±


    ¡°Grandfather, what is a Soul Bone Artifact?¡± Yun asked with a questioning glance as he got up to speak.


    ¡°Soul Bone artifacts are extremely rare artifacts that can be obtained from killing extremely powerful beasts. Even so, most of the time, they will not appear. They are generally parts of the beast¡¯s body and can join with a human¡¯s body if assimilated. However, they are incredibly painful to merge with and the more powerful the beast, the more painful. This is due to the merging of a foreign type of creature¡¯s essence and a human essence. They are not very compatible and thus create pain. But with a bone like this, it seemed to assimilate far better than others I¡¯ve seen. Usually only divine beasts can assimilate easily with this type of Soul Bone but most likely due to your soul strength being high, it was far easier. On top of that, the bone you have is that of wings.¡±


    ¡°Why is the wings so important?¡± Feng Lei interjected.


    ¡°Descendants of the first ancestor have the ability to transform their body to have similar physical characteristics to that of a dragon. it is native to our clan and other dragon clans. However, the physical characteristics never include the wings for whatever reason. The fact that you have the wings means that when you gain the ability to Dragonform, you will have a complete body and your power will be increased ten-fold or even one-hundred-fold.¡± Ling Sun spoke brightly.


    Just then, two stone phantoms broke through the windows of the room and surveyed the people there. This was Bai Fang and Hei Zhao. They had felt the familiar presence and bottomless pressure and rushed up. Upon noticing the wings protruding from Yun¡¯s back, they exclaimed,


    ¡°Azure Dragon God Wings!!! How did you get these wings? Wait, grandfather must have given them to you. But of all things, those wings of death.¡±


    ¡°Seniors, you know these wings?¡± Yun asked.


    ¡°Of course we know them. Our grandfather acquired these wings while adventuring with the Cloudscale Sect first ancestor in the Immortal Fiendlands. He had been walking when he noticed that the corpse of a humongous dragon had been just laying there. It gave off the aura of an extremely powerful expert even after death and made grandfather and the Cloudscale Sect first ancestor seem like ants. Their power would pale in comparison to the god-like existence in front of them. They named it the Azure Dragon God as they didn¡¯t know what kind of dragon it actually was. The soul bone also lay there but grandfather could not fuse it because he already had wings and could not replace them as they would take away a part of his cultivation and leave him weakened. The Cloudscale Sect first ancestor couldn¡¯t take it either because it required the lineage of dragons. So it has been kept with grandfather until he died and decided to give it as an inheritance to his successor.¡±


    ¡°Amazing, so these wings are this powerful. These belong to a sovereign like existence if they could make even the two ancestors who were comparable to Asuras tremble in fear.¡± Ling Sun said quietly.


    ¡°Ahem, this visit has been quite interesting but Yun¡¯er and I should be going now. After all, it is getting late and his parents will be worried,¡± Feng Lei said glancing outside and cleared his throat. The other three nodded their heads and saw that the two left safely. Yun was about to grab onto Lei¡¯s hands but the wings re-appeared and began to flap. Yun was shocked. He was actually flying. It took awhile to get used to but he eventually got used to it and was travelling alongside Feng Lei. The two stone dragons were watching Yun¡¯s back disappearing from view when they realized something. They looked at each other.


    ¡°Uh, brother. We forgot to give him the thing,¡± Bai Fang said.


    ¡°Indeed. Crap, we¡¯ll give it to him next time. I think grandfather would be okay with it for once...right?¡± Hei Zhao said uncertainly.


    ¡°Yeah...I guess? We¡¯ll give it to him before the Four Powers Competition that¡¯s happening in four years.¡±


    ¡°Oh, it¡¯s already going to be that time. Hmmm, that will be pretty interesting. Too bad we can¡¯t see it.¡±


    ¡°The Four Powers Competition between the Xu Royal Family, Blood Demon Sect, Tyrant Dragon Clan and Cloudscale sect between the younger generation. Let us see who shall become the legend.¡±

 Assassins

    EDIT: All grammatical errors, or at least I think all of them, have been corrected.


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    Elemental Energy raged about on the desolate field as two figures could be seen clashing with each other. One was a middle aged man with long black hair, handsome facial features and was about in his late thirties. His hands swirled with elemental qi and seemed to cause vibrations in the air and caused his opponent to tremble slightly.


    The opposite party was a young boy, approximately 8 years old. Yes, 8 years old. He had similar facial features to the middle aged man but seemed to give off a feeling of maturity and seemed quite tall for his age. He had well toned muscles and his long pitch black hair was wrapped in a pony tail. If one looked at the kid closely, you would see that the pupils of his eyes were both different colors. One was golden and another was ruby red. If there was one way to describe him it would be beautiful! Once he grew a bit older, he would be irresistible to women and would dominate them. He had qi condensed into his palms but it wasn''t as powerful as the other man. The boy was at the Tempered Body 6th layer. Only eight years old!!! On the continent of Wushu Zhicai, he would be recognized as a peerless genius.


    However, people didn''t know that it was all thanks to his particularly strong soul and cultivation method. This boy was naturally Feng Yun. The man opposite to him was his father, Feng Luo. His father was at the Truth Realm Second Layer, an extraordinary existence that could be matched only by those of the same realm and above. Because of his power as a Truth Realm cultivator, he had the power to manipulate elemental Energy and use it to cultivate fast. By doing this, you gained insights faster in order to break through rather than its counterpart, the Tyrant realm which needs you to constantly absorb the essence of powerful beasts that you kill in order to make breakthroughs.


    Feng Yun was trying his best to match up to him if only a little, but the difference in cultivation level was too great. They were merely sparring against each other, but Feng Yun felt an amazing excitement come over him. He hadn''t faced anyone this strong since his previous life. He let out a grin and kicked off the ground towards Feng Luo. His father just smiled at him clearly amazed by his son''s battle prowess.


    "Haha. Kid, you''re 30 years too early to be fighting me. I''ll make a bet with you. If you can land one hit on me, I''ll give you something that you want from the Sect Treasury."


    "Ho, really old man? Well, you better hold true to your promise." Feng Yun just grinned back with madness in his eyes. He then condensed more qi into his fists this time, it turned bluish whitish. It began crackling as it neared Luo''s head.


    "Raiding Thunder Palm!"


    The bluish whitish qi transformed into a brilliant burst and shot straight towards Feng Luo. This was the first chapter out of the five chapters in the Reigning Thunder Manual that was provided in Feng Yun''s inheritance. Skills were classified into 4 types, Spirit, Sage, Emperor and Divine class. These were further divided into Lower, Medium and High quality.


    The Raiding Thunder Palm was a Spirit Class skill, but it was of high quality and could even match up to Sage class Lower Quality skills if mastered. Feng Yun had mastered the skill over the past two years and had gained insights into the second chapter, Twin Dragons'' Harmony Torrent. However, he was still far away from achieving mastery.


    Usually, the most prime age for cultivation was from age 13 to 25. From there on, cultivation would come naturally much faster. The reason for this was because a person''s body began changing at a very tremendous rate and various things would occur as the person went through puberty. This change also included a faster cultivation speed until 25 years old, when the body''s change would stop.


    Aside from the inheritance skillbook, he had been taught the Cloudscale Sect Evasion arts. They were incredible movement skills that could let you travel as fast as wind. Yun didn''t have the physique to display the offensive power of the Cloudscale Sect secret arts but he was content. After all, he still had his assassin skills that he hadn''t showed yet.


    "Hmph, boy such a straightforward attack won''t hurt me."


    He raised his hands to disrupt the attack but was shocked to see that the skill he had disrupted was actually just an after image.


    ''Shit, behind me.''


    Feng Luo was too later to realize and Feng Yun''s lightning shaped qi crashed into Luo''s back but didn''t appear to have done any sort of damage at all. This was due to Luo forcibly stopping the power with his Elemental Energy focused on his spine to disperse the energy that Feng Yun''s Raiding Thunder Palm inflicted. Feng Luo let out a sigh and felt ashamed slightly but was even more proud. Feng Yun surprisingly had a lot if combat experience for his age where he should not have any yet he was already able to utilize such tactics!


    ''It appears like I have to train him more seriously.''


    "Haaa. It looks like I have lost. You little rascal, where did you learn to do such impressive moves? You''ve far exceeded my expectations today. I''ll take you to see the treasury later. For now, just rest."


    Feng Luo smiled at him and rubbed his head before disappearing like the wind in an instant. Feng Yun just stood there for a moment before collapsing to the floor. Blood leaked out of the corner of his mouth which he quickly wiped away. He had gone overboard trying to use the Raiding Thunder Palm in conjunction with the Cloudscale Sect Evasion arts. It went over his qi limit and he suffered some minor internal injuries.


    He folded his legs into a meditative position and began the circulation of qi. Due to this, his injuries were quickly healed and his face looked as if it had never been scratched. He stood up and walked back towards his house. Currently, nobody was here since his father was busy with the sect matters and his mother was visiting the clan at the mountain. Feng Lei was with his father so Feng Yun was alone in the house.


    The house was quite large. It had about 4 floors with 7 rooms in each floor. There was a cultivation room and practice area for disciples to practice in. It was located on the 3rd floor so Feng Yun headed over there. The whole house was located right on top of a qi reserve so it was extremely helpful to cultivation. However, only outstanding disciples and the family of the sect master could use it. All the disciples and elders were on break and were not cultivating at the moment, some with their families, and others merely loitering around with women.


    Feng Yun was practically alone in the colossal house. He traveled up the stairs from the first floor and eventually reached there within a few minutes. He was met by a large white room with an extremely powerful aura emanating from it. This was indeed a good place to cultivate, he thought. Isolating himself in one of the large cubicles, he began circulating his qi in hopes of gaining insight for the second chapter of the Reigning Thunder Manual, Twin Dragons'' Harmony Torrent.


    It was an energy attack that bypassed all material defense and went straight for the vital spots, attacking and destroying the soul of the victim in the process. As the name suggests, it was made up of two dragons that fused to form a torrential wave of energy that pierced their target ensuring an instant kill. It was a Sage Class Lower tier skill, but if practiced to a certain extent, it could evolve to an even more powerful skill.


    ''If I am able to learn this skill, I will be able to kill Tempered Body 7th layer cultivators and even contend against Tempered Body 8th layer''.


    Feng Yun looked forward to achieving that kind of strength. Feng Yun began drawing on the power of the universe and his qi glowed with a heavenly touch to it. He was completely immersed in his surroundings. Inside the technique, he was a tiny figure in an endless expanse of systems of worlds and stars and it always surprised him no matter how many times he saw it. He was drifting across the space while beams of light were shooting towards him from the celestial bodies and his body absorbed them all. It felt refreshing and he could feel himself growing stronger by the minute. This was the phenomenon that occurred whenever he cultivated.


    "Ahh, this truly is the best cultivation technique in the vast universe. Such a great benefit. Soon I''ll be able to execute my assassin abilities as well as my skills. Oh, come to think of it, I haven''t gained a spirit ability yet have I. I''ve been training with my Dragon spirit a lot and experimenting with the others but I''m at the Tempered Body 6th layer. I should get at least one ability."


    Feng Yun had tried to comprehend and unlock the Void Universal Manual but it had rejected him when he touched it. It appeared to have a certain requirement for its use. His power wasn''t sufficient so he had to grow stronger in order to utilize it. The Overlord Heaven Piercer sword was as much of a mystery to him as the Universal manual. When he brought it out one day, he blacked out due to the overbearing aura crushing him tight. However, over time, he gradually got a little used to the sword.


    The sword seemed very similar to his katana in his past life. It was thin but not too thin, and very long. What was very strange was that it gave off the aura of light and dark elements but was extremely stabilized. Feng Yun found that incredible. It must be said that the Light and Dark elements were two natural forces that absolutely did not like to interact with each other. Often times, there would be chaos if they were to merge.


    ''If I could master this, then I would be practically unstoppable.''


    As for the remaining three spirits, no clue whatsoever. They were tightly locked and not one had stirred in the past two years.


    "Haaa, as I thought. I''m still too weak. But six spirits, seriously. Why the hell am I so overpowered?" Feng Yun sighed hut was pretty curious as to their identities.


    He continued to cultivate for half an hour before he felt a tremor in the ground. He snapped out of his cultivation and spit out a mouthful of blood.


    "Which basted was it that disturbed my cultivation?" Feng Yun gritted his teeth and muttered under his breath.


    He was in an important stage in making a breakthrough towards the Twin Dragon Harmony Torrent and being able to access it but was so rudely disturbed by the sudden tremors. Before backing out of his cultivation, the Universal Bindings technique detected six figures speeding towards the mansion. Three of them were Tempered Body 8th layer, two at the ninth layer and one more much stronger than the rest. Yun was surprisingly not able to tell his cultivation. Not good, Yun thought. To be at this level meant that this man was most likely at the Xiantian realm. They appeared to be hostile as they carried deadly weapons and wore black cloaks.


    "Assassins!"


    A term that he was very familiar with.


    "These people most likely saw the opportunity to murder me after realizing my family isn''t here!Why would they want to assassinate me?"


    BOOM!!!!!! The windows of the mansion shattered and the six men entered as fast and swift as shadows. They were making their way towards the third floor where Feng Yun was located. These men had obviously been well prepared before coming here and knew their way to Feng Yun''s area.


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    "Hmph, they want to assassinate an assassin. They must be dreaming. That Xiantian realm master will be a definite problem. I''ll have to use my assassin techniques a little earlier than I expected."


    Feng Yun had a cold smile on his face but his blood lust was controlled to the extent that it was a thin line surrounding his body. He knew that these people were much more powerful than him however a little trickery can buy some time. Feng Yun had a sent a distress call to his family a little earlier.


    Feng Yun wore a necklace around his neck at all times. This necklace had an ability such that when it was ripped off, it would send a signal to another person wearing the pendant. In this case, his mother and father each wore a pendant. They should be making their way here in fifteen minutes. He immediately used his Cloudscale Sect Evasion arts to send him up the walls of the cultivation room and in good time as well. The door to the room burst open and six men burst through taking out an assortment of knives and short swords. They were trying to sight their target but could not see him anywhere. Finally, one of them spoke up.


    "Boss, I don''t see him anywhere. Was our Intel wrong?"


    "Idiot, it couldn''t have been. Song Ling, you know of our precautions. We clearly saw only one heat signature in the mansion and the Intel from the employer said he should be the only one in here." This time, the man next to Song Ling spoke. His voice was slightly high.


    "Could he have masked his presence somehow?" Another person spoke up.


    "Du Fan, I would have sensed his presence if he was here. He is a mere Tempered Body practitioner. I, Yi Fen, a Xiantian realm cultivator should be able to find him."


    "Ho, guess again."


    Feng Yun dropped from the ceiling and dropped straight down dive bombing towards the group. The group contemplated the voice for a minute before looking up in shock. They hadn''t realized their target could conceal his presence.


    "Overlord Heaven Piercer, cut them down by your fury."


    Feng Yun summoned his katana without a single moment of hesitation. It appeared in his hands, a black and white blade releasing an overbearing aura as the six men, even the Xiantian cultivator felt the gravity on them. They were too late to respond to the sudden introduction of their target and Feng Yun crashed through their ranks. With incredible precision, Feng Yun slit the neck of Song Ling who had a look of terror on his face.


    While the pressure was still active, Feng Yun raised his sword, and in a dance of graceful sword cuts, two more of the men had their heads rolling to the floor. The pressure then was released and the remaining three felt their bodies ease. They all had a look of fear and extreme anger. Feng Yun could only hold the pressure for five seconds so he had to kill as many as he could. There were now three people left. Their expressions were that of indignation and fury.


    "Bastard kid, you actually killed three of us with your mother fucking sword. See if I, Luo Ren doesn''t kill you and drink your blood."


    One man pointed his finger at Feng Yun and yelled. Du Fan, who was next to Luo Ren nodded his head as well. Yi Fan had a dark look on his face but he wasn''t as enraged as the others. On the contrary, he was rather happy that Feng Yun had presented himself to the trio. He would get a larger share of the money. Luo Ren and Du Fan released their auras which were both of the Tempered Body 9th layer, only one step below Xiantian realm. Feng Yun face-palmed himself. He must have killed all the people of the Tempered Body 8th layer. Shit, I got all the weak people instead of the strong people, he thought.


    "Ho, we shall see who will die today, hmmm?"


    Despite his blunder, Feng Yun wasn''t afraid in the slightest. His parents were on their way and he just had to hold out for a few more minutes. Then, Du Fan rushed forward and a fist clad in dark colored qi flew at an incredibly fast pace.


    "Stone Shattering Fist."


    Feng Yun''s golden and red eyes flashed and he ducked under the punch, his palms coated with lightning qi.


    "Raiding Thunder Palm condensed version, Raiding Thunder Clap."


    Feng Yun slapped his palms together near Du Fan''s wars in which the lightning qi entered through and he screamed from the pain. Logically speaking, Feng Yun shouldn''t be able to inflict this much damage due to his inferior cultivation but his combat experience made up for that several thousand times more. Du Fan stopped screaming and with a jerk, brought out a short sword, it''s edge pointed towards Feng Yun''s face. The latter merely narrowed his eyes and the Overlord Heaven Piercer katana struck upwards blocking the strike. He managed to successfully block it however, Luo Ren was behind him in a flash and thrust his sword, coated with a bluish qi.


    "Storm Wind Slash."


    Feng Yun narrowly dodged the sword as it cut his skin slightly and jumped backwards. Dealing with one ninth layer Tempered Body layer cultivator is enough but another at the same time?


    "Hmph, so you people have no pride whatsoever. You attack me, a weakling with an inferior cultivation to yours, with two people? You must feel ashamed of yourself. If being a coward is what being an assassin is like then people like you have truly degraded the ways of an assassin."


    Feng Yun began to taunt them to buy time but his opponents were completely aware of it.


    "Shut your fucking mouth!!! I''ll tear you to shreds one way or another. Luo Ren, let me handle him alone."


    Du Fan roared with anger. Luo Ren stepped back and let him go. Du Fan began releasing an oppressive qi as a long spear burst into view.


    "Monkey Chief''s Tyrant Spear!"


    He rushed towards Yun and thrust the spear at him. Feng Yun blocked as best as he could but was blasted backwards by ten steps or so.


    ''Tch, it''s a bit more powerful than I thought.''


    His mouth leaked out a bit of blood but he kept going, excitement coming over him. He began to radiate an extremely hot bloodlust that reeked of countless deaths. Many people had fallen victim to Feng Yun''s sword and thus, his bloodlust had grown incredibly large. Feng Yun rushed towards Du Fan and thrust the katana at his chest. Du Fan let out a snort and blocked it preparing to strike Feng Yun but when he did, his figure disappeared and all that was left was a copy of his aura. Shit, an after image, Du Fan thought and tried to react quick. It was too late, Feng Yun got behind him and in a rage, sliced Du Fans head clean off.


    His irises began to shine even more brightly and Yun turned his head to Luo Ren who was shaking with  fear. Yi Fen was surprised, but regained his composure quickly and drew a long golden blade from the empty air. Despite the provocative gesture however, he did not choose to act. Instead, he wanted to see what Feng Yun would do. Feng Yun stared at Luo Ren and jumped at him but Luo Ren was too quick and in panic unleashed his spirit, the Lava Spewing Frog and assimilated it''s properties within his body. Luo Ren opened his mouth and spewed boiling hot lava at Feng Yun who tried to deflect it with his sword but it managed to stain itself on his clothes burning through into his skin. Feng Yun shouted from the pain but then, limitless bloodlust surrounded his body once more.


    A flash of blue-gold came and a pair of wings opened up and five pillars of bluish gold light shot out from the wings, piercing each of Luo Ren''s organs and thus ending his life. Before he died, he said one word,


    "Monster".


    Feng Yun retracted his wings and panted hard. He had exhausted all of his qi in using that move. Cuts could be seen through his body and his upper body was completely exposed. His back hurt from the overuse of the Falling Heavens Wings. He was leaning on his sword to keep himself up. Feng Yun didn''t know what that skill was but it had saved his life. He had somehow learned a skill through this ordeal.


    "Soul bone artifact. Boy, you truly are something. Unfortunately, I''ll have to seize that bone first."


    Yi Fen began to run towards Yun who didn''t have the energy to block his attack. Yi Fen kicked his legs out at Feng Yun who crashed into the wall of the room and tore a huge hole into it.


    "Tch, so honorable, trying to kill an injured man when you haven''t done anything. What cowardice."


    Feng Yun spit out a mouthful of blood while glaring defiantly at Yi Fen. Yi Fen didn''t know that Feng Yun was merely putting on an act. He was laughing on the inside. In a few seconds, you''re gonna die, he thought. Yi Fen merely smiled and raised his golden sword.


    "Dead men know no honor," Yi Fen said. "I''ll do whatever it takes to seize that soul bone artifact of yours and complete the contract. You took a lot of my men to death, surprisingly. Its your turn. Now die!!!"


    Yi Fen raised his sword and pierced it towards him. Suddenly, a roar came raining down from the sky and the ceiling broke down. The aura of an Azure Dragon the height of half the mansion crashed down into the ground causing Yi Fen to break his arm that was going to strike Feng Yun and get flung backwards five meters. As if he had expected all of this, Feng Yun closed his eyes and smiled.


    "It''s about damn time!" Feng Yun said.


    A man and woman approximately middle aged flew down from the skies and landed in between Yun and Yi Fen. Yi Fen had a look of terror in his eyes. He stared at Yun, a crazy look in his eyes.


    "Bastard, you called for help? Damn, you were stalling."


    "Haa? You sick son of a bitch. I am ashamed to hear that you are an assassin. Did you forget the assassin''s code. You''re supposed to finish battles quickly. Your arrogance brought you here. Damn straight I was stalling. Now go die you trash." Yun cursed furiously and Yi Fen was too shocked to answer as the two people were still staring at him. Particularly the woman. She had a cold smile that could strike fear into any man.


    "Say, I got a distress call from my son. I realize this may be a stupid question but, are you the one that hurt my son?"


    She said with indifference and a smile. This was naturally Ling Qian and well, she was angry. VERY angry. She was practically reeking of bloodlust.


    "Ma''am I didn''t do anything. It was all my subordinates. They did everythin---". Yi Fen had tried to explain bit was stopped by Ling Qian. She held up her palm telling him to stop.


    "Okay, I get the situation now." She then looked at Yi Fen who appeared to have relaxed thinking he was okay. "You may die now."


    A flash of light whizzed at a lightning fast speed zipped through Yi Fen''s head. He had a look of shock on his face before his head rolled to the ground. Feng Luo put his hand on her shoulder.


    "You could have saved some for me," he said seeming exasperated. Ling Qian ignored him and disappeared, reappearing by Feng Yun''s side.


    "Yun''er, are you okay? Well get you to a doctor soon. You''ll be fine. Stay with me---". Her next words were drowned out as Feng Yun began to lose consciousness. Crap, he thought. I gotta sleep. That took... a lot...of... energy. He then succumbed to the peace that the darkness gave him.

 Promise of Revenge

    Feng Yun opened his eyes slowly, getting used to his surroundings. He still felt a little hazy from being kicked into a wall by Yi Fen but realized that he was gradually recovering his injuries. He sat up from his laying posture and looked around. Stars and planets surrounded him. It appeared as though he was submerged within the Universal Bindings cultivation method. However, it was much different than what he was used to.


    He had been surrounded by the same assortment of celestial bodies each time he had used the technique. However, the bodies had changed and emanated an even greater presence of qi. Their appearance was that of emerald green to azure gold stars. They all had about four to five rings surrounding them. Feng Yun felt a tingling sensation down his spine and a bit tired. His body had the slight sensation of wanting to fall but he was resisting.


    "Is...Is this the gravitational force of the bodies? Impossible! The Universal bindings cultivation method should counteract those forces and make me feel as if there is no gravity. No wait, my previous cultivation surroundings had no gravity but this one does. Does that mean that I''ve accessed a more powerful area for cultivation. But what would prompt this to happen?"


    Feng Yun was deeply fascinated with the change in his cultivation and pondered the reasons for this. This technique was created by one of the most powerful sovereigns in the universe. Naturally, it shouldn''t be as simple as it seems. It could have multiple layers in it thus explaining the fact that his surroundings have changed.


    There had to be specific conditions such for unlocking each layer however. Feng Yun wasn''t sure and tried to recollect everything that happened during the battle. When he had fought and killed Du Fan, he had been using a tyrannical aura that didn''t originate from his personal kills. This belonged to the Overlord Heaven Piercer sword. The tyrannical aura was so powerful that it suppressed Du Fan and made not such that Du Fan was a few times weaker than his normal self.


    Feng Yun, using the power of the aura, increased his speed by ten times and appeared behind Du Fan beheading him. That was the first of the benefits of the battle. He didn''t have an explanation for why it happened but when battling Luo Ren, Feng Yun, who shouldn''t have had too much qi left felt a rush of fresh and pure qi that suppressed his pain and opened his Falling Heavens Wings involuntarily. Then unexpectedly, five pillars of azure light burst out from the wings and with incredible precision, blew Luo Ren''s body to bits.


    "That''s it, those five pillars of light. That was a new ability! If I can just recall it...perfectly...I''ve got it!"


    Feng Yun exclaimed with joy. A celestial light covered his body and made him feel light again, contrary to the gravity that was slightly weighing him down. Is this the signs of a breakthrough? Immediately, his body began rising, and then shot off in an extremely high speed towards a certain planet. When he reached there, what he saw shocked him. The planet was a combination of a sky blue and an emerald green color. Half of each covered the planet. One half was like viewing the sky and the other was like seeing thousands of silky jade strewn together in magnificent conjunction. Feng Yun deeply sighed. Is this what it means to be a lofty sovereign overlooking the universe?


    His arms started to shake and Feng Yun could feel a bubbly feeling arising in his chest. His arms spread outwards involuntarily and beams of light shot out  from the blue part of the planet and entered his body filling his body with a burst of energy. His wings opened up revealing one meter long wings that were bluish and gold in color. The energy entering Yun''s body diverged from his dantian to his wings which appeared to be remodeling themselves. They were constantly repairing itself and becoming stronger and adaptable to the powerful qi from the planet. It must be said that direct energy coming from a planet was extremely powerful and potent. If one didn''t have the body to handle this kind of energy, then you would likely die. Usually, only sovereigns would try something like this. This further proved the origin of the Falling Heavens Wings to Feng Yun as the energy didn''t even give him the slightest amount of pain.


    He felt very refreshed and watched as the wings changed colors numerous times before finally settling into its final form and staying that way. However, that''s not the only thing that happened. Five pillars of azure light shot out of the wings streaking past the universe at unimaginable speeds. Feng Yun had successfully done it! He had learned a new technique for his Soul Bone Artifact.


    "Haha, Yi Fen. I must truly thank you. You''ve given me an unprecedented rise I power that I only could''ve gained through battling you. Although I fought you with power that wasn''t my own, it was still pretty fun. Hm, I shall name this technique, Five Azure Pillar Strike."


    Not only that, he had gained extremely valuable insights from the planet and was extremely close to unlocking the second chapter of the Reigning Thunder Manual, Twin Dragon''s Harmony Torrent. Feng Yun also realized something about the cultivation technique that he practiced. In the technique was the image of the universe in all its glory. However, when he received insights, he would be drawn towards a specific planet and would soon learn either a technique or increase his understanding of a technique by leaps and bounds.


    Feng Yun realized that all the celestial bodies of the images in his mind, were martial skills and techniques! Moreover, if they gave off the aura of a celestial heavenly body, then they had to have the potential to be at least Divine Class skills if not higher. The requirement was that you had to gain the recognition of a powerful celestial body in order to learn it. The millions of planets and stars within the Universal Bindings technique were limitless. Everyone of them was a lofty existence that had its own sense of pride. However, there appeared to be a hierarchy between certain planets. There were stronger planets with more powerful techniques the further deep you went into the universe. Gaining their approval would be hard. Feng Yun could guess at the intention of the creator of this technique.


    "To gain absolute power, you must gain the approval of the universe!"


    Feng Yun now understood this and his gaze turned somewhat solemn. He would not be able to learn all these skills so he would choose techniques that only suited him. The Five Azure Pillar Strike was one such skill that had merged with his Falling Heavens Wings. Surveying his cultivation level he saw that he was extremely close to the Tempered Body 7th layer. Soon, he would step into it and his power would increase substantially.


    ''But for now, I should back out of the technique and explain myself to my parents.''


    Thinking about that, he groaned at the reality. Reluctantly, he exited the technique and emerged into the real world once more. He was laying down on a comfy, white bed that had its sheets covered over him. His long, silky black hair draped down his shoulders and revealed his handsome face and slightly childish features. An eight year old but had the maturity of an adult. He opened his eyes, which gleamed with their ruby and golden irises and swept the room he was laying in with his eyes.


    Feng Yun noticed the three people standing at the edge, obviously excited that he had woken up. The most excited was a young woman, nearing thirty, with beautiful charming looks and azure hair that stretched down to her thighs. This was his mother, Ling Qian. Next to her was a middle aged man who, like Feng Yun had black hair but green eyes that emanated fierceness. He was quite tall and was staring intently at him. Feng Luo of course. And last of then all was the old man with the white beard, stroking it in a happy manner as he realized that Feng Yun''s qi was awakening. This was Feng Lei.


    "You''ve finally woken up Yun''er. You''ve been out for five days. Your parents have not left your side at all. I assured them that you would be fine but they insisted on it. Haaa, parents." Feng Lei said with a sigh but he was clearly amused.


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    "Hmm, that long? I see. Well, sorry to worry you and I''m fine. Ah? Mom don''t cry. God mom, I''m alive." Feng Yun replied cool but realized that his mother had been crying while he was speaking and went to reassure her. She hugged him in return which nearly suffocated Yun but he smiled. Is this what having a mother truly feels like? Then I''m truly content.


    "Oh god, I thought you were going to die. Thank the heavens...wahhhhhh!!!" His mom sobbed on his shoulder until he lightly pushed her away. She reluctantly let go and returned next to Feng Luo. Feng Yun smiled and then the gesture disappeared and was filled with seriousness as he looked towards his grandfather who was staring at them kindly.


    "Did you find out who their employer was?" Feng Yun questioned.


    "We found bits and pieces from the info we got on them. One of the members was on the verge of dying but we healed him and interrogated him. Our interrogations only got so far as something in his qi glowed and got excited. We were confused until the man began to self detonate. Your father was there so he set up a shield on the spur of the moment with Elemental Energy to block the explosion. It was still quite powerful though. The whole area in a one mile radius was destroyed. Nobody was there fortunately." Feng Lei said with a grim expression.


    "So what did you find?" Feng Yun asked curiously. Their own members would detonate themselves to keep their info secret. It obviously proved that their backer was no ordinary figure. He himself had a couple of guesses towards who would send them after him.


    "They come from a relatively low-profile assassins guild that is quite famous in the underworld of the Xu Dynasty. They are called the Crippling Mist guild.


    A league of assassins that are hired by contract and are to never reveal their employers name to anyone lest they receive death by self detonation. An "honorable" death as they put it. They sent their lower level members to you out of arrogance. These guys have become a bit more active in recent years. I suppressed them for a time period but they found ways to survive. Finding and destroying then will not be easy. Along with that comes the matter of the employer who asked for your death. I can think of a few guesses but I don''t have evidence."


    "Grandfather, you appear to have had some dealings with them before. What happened?" Feng Yun was puzzled by some of Feng Lei''s words and asked.


    "Let''s just say it was a long time ago and they pissed me off fifteen years ago so I whipped their ass. They were a pretty tough bunch though. Even the Xu Dynasty can''t easily mobilize forces to deal with them. However, contracts don''t end until they have been successfully completed. They''ll come back, with much stronger numbers. We need to give Yun''er some protection." Feng Lei looked at Feng Luo with a determined gaze. The latter responded with a nod.


    "With all due respect grandfather. Their assassin skills are trash. I''m surprised they actually exist in this world still. I can''t find more trashier trash than this bunch. I''m pretty pissed off myself so how about this? I would like to personally destroy their guild with my own two hands. I''ll do this when I reach the later part of the Xiantian Realm, or even the higher realms. From what other things you''ve been told besides this, their leader is a Xiantian peak stage ninth layer with connections to a couple Truth and Tyrant realm masters. Well, when I reach that stage I''ll go invade them. I''ll get as much information as I can and hunt down their employer." Feng Yun had a cold look in his eyes. A flash of murderous intent flashed through them.


    "Yun''er, now you''re being crazy. You can''t just do that. What if you underestimate your opponents? What if you get hurt? Or even killed? We can''t afford that to happen." Ling Qian tried to reason with him but Feng Yun shook his head.


    "I''m not stupid. I know my limits but I am serious about this. One day, I will kill this mystery employer of theirs and destroy their organization. Have faith in me." Feng Yun reassured her.


    "Getting back to the topic at hand, how were you able to kill those five cultivators at the Tempered Body 8th and 9th layer with your Tempered Body 5th layer abilities. It''s simply unfathomable."


    Feng Luo remarked. He still thought that Feng Yun was at the fifth layer. This was due to Feng Lei hiding his strength with his own power. Feng Yun sighed. Here comes the difficult part.


    "Well...I''m not too clear on exactly what events happened. The eighth layer cultivators were killed by means of surprise and assassination. As for the ninth layer people? I don''t know but I was using my sword spirit and it filled me with power far beyond my own level. Somehow, it killed one of them with its raw power. The other was killed as a result of my Falling Heavens Wings opening up against my will and somehow for whatever reason blinded the guy and it flapped at him cutting him into pieces."


    Feng Yun tried to say it with as much of a straight face as possible. He was mostly telling the truth, but he didn''t tell them about the five pillars of light as well as the the swords amount of bloodlust. Feng Luo and Ling Qian seemed to buy it but Feng Lei had a frown on his face. He clearly did not believe Feng Yun and indicated on his face that he wanted to speak in private to his grandson later.


    "Good good. As long as he is okay, that''s all that matters. Oh, by the way Grandson. The Four Powers tournament is coming up in two years. You have to start preparing for it and get into the top five disciples rankings." Feng Lei said.


    "Hmm? Four powers tournament? What''s that all about?" Feng Yun had never heard about this sort of event before.


    "It''s a competition hosted for disciples of the respective four main powers of the Xu Dynasty, the Xu Royal Family, the Cloudscale sect, the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon Clan, and the Blood Demon Sect. It tests who the best disciple is and offers the winner a reward. We''ve always been second to the Xu dynasty but this time, it will be different. You must participate. You will claim first place for us and gain glory."


    Feng Lei''s eyes shone with pride, as if he could already see his own sect winning.


    "But you must focus in your cultivation. I''ve heard that the crown prince Xu Fangzi is at the peak of the Tempered Body 8th layer and there is a high chance that he will ascend to the ninth layer. He is only eleven years old and he is at this level."


    Feng Lei was the only person besides Ling Sun who knew his true cultivation. This was because it most families and powers would conceal their children''s cultivation levels as much as possible so as to gain an advantage in knowledge over others.


    "Is that so? Well I will certainly do my best grandfather. As for this Xu Fangzi, I''ll definitely beat him."


    "Haha, good boy. However, merely martial cultivation is not enough. After the month is over, about two weeks from now and you''re done recovering from your injuries, Feng Luo will take you to the treasury." Feng Lei said with a smile.


    "Hmm? Oh yeah the treasury. Okay grandfather, we will definitely become number one in the Xu Dynasty as well as kill those bastards from the Crippling Mist guild." Feng Yun said resolutely.


    Feng Lei nodded his head and motioned for Feng Yun''s parents to follow him out of the room. Feng Yun just sat there, letting out a sigh and looked at his chest, feeling the sensation of being so close to breaking through to the 7th Layer. He stared up at the ceiling in lost thought.


    "It seems I have a lot to prepare for." He said with a determined gaze, ready to tear apart anyone who tried to hurt his family.

 The Treasury

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    REALM OF SOVEREIGNS


    A figure could be seen zooming through the air at unimaginable speeds far surpassing what cultivators in Wushu Zhicai could ever accomplish. This was a sovereign. He looked like a 20 year old youth, and wore beautiful white robes, had white hair, a staff on his back and had black eyes. He had a look of kindness and excitement on him but people who knew of him understood, that when he was angry, not many could stop him. This man was none other than the man who controlled the cycle of life and death and the reincarnation cycle, Death King Yama.


    He was flying through the endless plain that was called the Realm of Sovereigns. The skies were seven different colors each color representing a different territory. However, the place Yama was heading to was not any of the seven territories though. He instead was heading straight up vertically and he had to fly for about an hour before reaching his destination, a large floating golden palace in the sky.


    The whole area containing the palace was a super island that could probably consist of ten million large islands on any of the seven territories that governed the lower part of the Realm of Sovereigns. In the center was an extremely large palace that could only be described as heavenly. It was covered in golden walls with the insignia of a coiled dragon with a sword piercing through the coils making it seem as if the dragon was holding the sword within its body.


    Yama sped in the direction of the palace and arrived at the courtyard, which was a large expanse of land with grass greener than any heavenly plant and a sense of tranquility that you could hardly find anywhere else. Yama descended from the skies and landed next to a table in the courtyard. The table was provided with shade by an umbrella and a middle aged looking man could be seen sipping from a cup of tea looking disinterested at the fact that Yama had come to visit. This showed the amount of arrogance and power he held. The man had raven black hair which was short and purple robes that seemed to complement his style. He looked quite handsome disregarding the three inch long scar that ran across his cheek. The man was currently deep in thought and was surprised that Yama had come. He decided to probe him.


    "Reaper king, why have you come? Is it regarding news about THAT matter?" The man had a tone of indifference but Yama didn''t seem to mind. This man had the qualifications to speak to Yama so informally.


    "Yes, Supreme Monarch, I have come bearing information regarding that child. I have discovered a couple things that may interest you." Yama had a bright smile on his face as he bowed in respect.


    "Ho, enlighten me then. What has happened to that stupid child that took his life due to him being bored. All those years of training, just to be reborn again." The man seemed to grit his teeth slightly as if wishing he could spank the kid currently.


    "Ahaha...yesss," Yama said awkwardly.


    "Feng Yun has realized what the cultivation technique that you gifted him''s true purpose was. He has gained insights onto how to make better use of the technique. Frankly, his progress is astounding based on the fact that many elder supreme experts close to my level have tried to understand this technique but have failed."


    He paused as he saw a reaction from the monarch. The man had trouble swallowing his tea. He raised his eyebrows in shock.


    "Already?!!! I was thinking that even with that boys talent from his previous life he would still take maybe twenty years or so. What the hell?" He then let out a sigh."It is to be expected. After all, he has the blood of a king on his side. Maybe I have given him a little too much benefits. I should have disabled that bloodline of his. Damn it I can''t do that anymore now that he''s been engaged into a new life. By the way, why''d you give him six spirits, reaper?" The man was curious.


    "It was not I who gave him the spirits sire. Those were his own personal karmic gain. Although I find that still unbelievable, it is the undeniable truth. Anyways, the second thing is that he obtained a soul bone artifact."


    "Hmmm? What it''s just a soul bone artifact? That''s it, what''s so special about that?"


    "This soul bone artifact is not normal. Sire, do you remember the day that Ancestor Azure Dragon fell in battle and descended from heavens towards a plane that nobody knew of?"


    "Wait...you''re talking five thousand years ago when Tempest attacked Ancestor Azure and brought him down. No one knew exactly where he fell but Tempest wasn''t able to get his corpse which left him pretty angry. Haha, that was funny. Serves that bastard right! The fact that you''re mentioning this means that...No, no way. Not this brat."


    The man tried to shake his head in disbelief but watched as Yama nodded his head at the assumption that the man had come up with.


    "Senior Xiang, the artifact was the wings of old man Azure. They are currently fused with Feng Yun''s body."


    Senior Xiang slumped in his chair slightly and looked a little excited.


    "Hehe, this changes everything. By having assimilated the Falling Heavens Wings, he''s basically started a feud with Tempest. Things are starting to get interesting around here. Perhaps it wasn''t too bad of an idea to give him these benefits." Senior Xiang lightly smiled.


    "Get over here brat. I''ll be waiting."


    WUSHU ZHICAI (Martial Sanction)


    Feng Yun had been recovering quite well from his injuries from the assassination attempt. From this experience, he had learned just how weak his cultivation was compared to the true monsters in the world. Not too much had changed except the fact that Feng Yun was usually accompanied by six guards, all men of the Xiantian realm and to be honest, Feng Yun was used to being alone and prowling the night solo so he felt uncomfortable in this new sensation. He had tried to persuade his parents to keep them away however his mom strongly disagreed and told him that he had to.


    She gave him a stern look and he immediately kept quiet. Well, at least they weren''t publicly surrounding him. They were hiding in the shadows and Yun could feel their faint aura leaking out a little. Today was the day that Feng Luo was going to take him into the treasury. Feng Yun didn''t actually know what the treasury was, but he assumed that it would be a place filled with treasures and wealth. He was looking forward to it. He walked down the paved road and arrived at a building.


    It was large but not very pretty and looked mostly normal. His father was standing outside, waiting for him. Feng Luo smiled as he approached and gave a nod to the six men signaling that they can leave. They walked out of the shadows, bowed, and left at great speed. Feng Yun looked at them for a moment before turning his gaze towards Feng Luo to indicate he was ready. Feng Yun was staring at the uninteresting building the currently stood in front of. It seemed to be a very well concealed place to hide great treasure. It was hidden in plain sight. Yun stepped forward to go inside but was stopped by Feng Luo. Feng Luo smiled at him and said,


    "That''s not the treasury boy. Come I''ll show you the real treasury."


    Feng Luo was very ominous about his words and Feng Yun had some questions that were raised in his head. Feng Luo grabbed onto his arm and they went zooming at lightning fast speed as they exited the sect entrance and traveled over some forests before landing at the base of a mountain that was covered in vegetation and a large forest much larger than the ones they had come across previously. Feng Yun was surprised.


    They kept the treasury here? Why specifically this place? The mountain and forests seemed to give a very dangerous feeling of death and reeked of the bloodlust of hundreds of demonic beasts. Feng Yun secretly lamented to himself thinking that this was a tad bit too excessive to hide the treasury here. But his doubts were dispelled as another shocking fact flew from Feng Luo''s mouth.


    "Haha, you''re wondering where the treasury is, aren''t you? Well, to clear your doubt, I''ll answer this for you. You''re standing amongst it. That''s right, the treasury is the whole entire Rabid Wasteland and Black Horn Mountain."


    He grinned with amusement at seeing Feng Yun''s shocked reaction. Those two locations were the bloodlust filled forest and domineering mountain.


    "Wait...what? But how? Isn''t the treasury..." Feng Yun was stuttering and was cut off by Feng Luo at that moment.


    "This isn''t a treasure for gold and riches. This treasury has so much of a variety of spirit beasts that a whole sect could get spirit abilities. It also has an extreme abundance in energy making it an ideal place to cultivate. Your mission is to stay in that environment for two years and survive. You must pick out your six spirit abilities and advance to as high of a cultivation level as possible. Survive Feng Yun, else you will not be my son!"


    Feng Luo''s originally smiling face turned solemn and he spoke quite strictly. He was slightly afraid that Feng Yun would hate him for this but was surprised to see his son nodding so readily. Feng Yun was used to these kinds of things from his previous life. His previous father was always strict but he had learned to adapt to it and realized that his father was only that way for his own benefit. Feng Yun had a very mature outlook on life and thus made things easier for Feng Luo. Feng Luo slightly raised the corners of his mouth and stretched out his hand. In it was a jade pendant that looked a but normal but Feng Yun could feel a mysterious aura coming from it.


    "I told you that you would be staying here for two years but I didn''t say you would be completely without protection. This jade pendant is the Ten Thousand Mile Traveler. It will transport you to the location that you are thinking of and is within the ten thousand mile range. It can only be used once and is only active after you have spent a year here. Good luck my son. And may you come back better man."


    With that, Feng Luo gave one last look before disappearing just as fast as he had arrived with Feng Yun. Feng Yun turned around and stared at the depths of the Rabid Wasteland which seemed to give off an aura of death. Then, his gaze switched over to the Black Horn Mountain, which gave off an even greater pressure, it''s black peak looking down upon all the living things below it. Feng Yun slowly sighed and descended down the cliff and into the forest.


    The Rabid Wasteland was truly not simple. There was a large abundance in spiritual essence in the air which could help him cultivate faster as well as his spirits grow. There was always a constant stench of death reeking from every corner that Feng Yun turned and would have turned any normal man mad sick but he was different. This kind of bloodlust was nothing. He had seen true horrors beyond comparison.


    In Yun''s previous life, he had sat on top of a pile of hundreds of thousands of bodies. They had all been soldiers. He had even seen a whole country poisoned to death. Naturally this didn''t bother him. Feng Yun strolled past the trees and extended his sense outwards not catching anything within sight. That''s weird, he thought. Normally, in this kind of place, there should be a large abundance of beasts but surprisingly Feng Yun could find none. There were two options. One, this was the territory of a powerful beast that other beasts didn''t dare offend and two, all the beasts here had been killed. Feng Yun''s decision of the two choices shifted towards the first one as he realized suddenly that a presence, although small was heading straight towards him and had a killing intent. Shit, Yun thought. It was coming too fast. He wouldn''t be able to block the whole attack.


    "Cloudscale Sect Evasion Arts!"


    His body became blurry and disappeared, but not before a large claw ripped off the shoulder portion of his clothing and left a deep gash on his shoulder. Feng Yun looked at his shoulder wincing as the blood began to spread. He ripped off the hem of his shirt and tied it around his arm. Then, he focused on the opponent before him. His opponent had a large furry body with white hairs and a crown like metal outlining its forehead. It was about two meters tall a bit taller than Feng Yun himself. It''s claws were about a yard or two with the sharpness of knives and seemed as if they could cut cleanly through steel. The monster''s eyes looked very arrogant and prideful as it gave a snort at Feng Yun''s dodging attempt. The latter raised his eyebrows in shock as he realized what beast truly was.


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    A White Kingwolf!!! These beasts were rare as they only came out of every one thousand normal Kingwolves. They had the pride of a lord of the forest and were considerably powerful. One at its peak stage could probably be equivalent to a Xiantian ninth stage. However, this one had not reached adulthood yet and was only at the Tempered Body 8th layer peak stage.


    It was one step away from breaking through to the ninth layer so it was incredibly powerful compared to Feng Yun. However, Feng Yun''s look on his face was that of pure excitement rather than fear. He was thinking that the White Kingwolf was a perfect first spirit ability for his Dragon spirit. The White Kingwolf was a Wind and Lightning elemental beast that, after some miraculous encounter reached the truth realm could manipulate the forces of Wind and Lightning and were said to be extremely terrifying existences.


    This fit perfectly with the Golden Tyrant Thunder God Dragon whose elements were precisely Lightning and Wind. Not only that, but the White Kingwolf wad very skilled in agility so the spirit ability that Feng Yun would obtain could increase his speed and would be very helpful in either escaping or instant kills.


    Back to the fight, Feng Yun drew his Overlord Heaven Piercer sword which immediately began its aura pressurization but only lasted for a few seconds before being released. The Kingwolf was surprised but it reverted back to its cold light and went on the offensive. Feng Yun was surprised. He noticed that this beast must be more powerful than those normal Tempered Body 9th layer cultivators that attacked him.


    The wolf lunged at him making a flurry of strikes and Feng Yun blocked every one of them with an emotionless expression. However, upon blocking the final strike, it disappeared from his view and appeared behind him preparing to launch a strike. Feng Yun pivoted on his foot and met the strike head on with his own. The White Kingwolf was coated with a dense layer of qi and carried a forceful punch but wasn''t enough in the face of Feng Yun''s skills.


    "Raiding Thunder Palm."


    One must know that Feng Yun had mastered the fist and it''s power surpassed most Tempered Body 8th layer cultivators. The fists met each other and the lightning qi from Feng Yun''s fist won out making the wolf fly back a few meters and cough up some blood. It''s eyes flared as it had an expression of indignation. It was losing to a human whelp? Impossible, it thought.


    But Feng Yun had grasped extremely powerful methods. Feng Yun''s entire true aura began to show. If Feng Luo had stuck around to see his progress, he would have been shocked to the point of fainting because Feng Yun was at the 7th Layer of the Tempered Body! He had broken through during the days that he had been recuperating. His power had not stabilized until now however and that caused his fighting efficiency to drastically decrease.


    That was until now as he was fighting an opponent and stabilizing his energy at the same time. The wolf raised its head and disappeared from view. Escape? Feng Yun thought. No, impossible. It had too much pride for that. His suspicions were confirmed as a white figure flew at him from behind and managed to get a hit on Feng Yun''s back who stumbled a bit before being palmed to the face and getting knocked back. He cursed loudly at it.


    "Fuck your mother. Prideful beasts my ass. You''re all just a bunch of cowardly dumbfucks that wish to win by dishonorable means. The best form of assassination is when you''re right next to them and they don''t realize who killed them before they''re are dead. God, the amount of people who disgrace assassins in this world."


    The wolf was angry and slightly confused at the speech that the human used. To have its pride insulted by such a lowly being infuriated it to the core. It was forced to a point that it would be on par with the human. It immediately lost all its sanity and began to do wild attacks against Yun in a rage. Naturally, this was all according to Feng Yun''s plan. Feng Yun had meant his words but they were all mainly used as a means of provoking it such that it lost its rationality. Feng Yun kicked off his feet with his sword in hand and began trading blows with the wolf. Claws and swords flashed as the two figures continued to try to kill each other. Under Feng Yun''s constant attacks, the Kingwolf had suffered extreme injuries and over half of its body wad covered in its own blood.


    It had completely lost all arrogance and pride in its demeanor. It was blinded by rage and hit with everything it had. Under this madness, even Yun had a hard time. The wolf''s agility had increased by five times and his offensiveness had always aimed for the lethal spots making it slightly difficult. Feng Yun got tired from their repetitive clashes and went in for the final strike. The wolf had launched a claw in which Yun had ducked under, drawing his sword in an attempt to pierce it''s tough hide. The sword in theory should have pierced through its vital spot ending it''s life but the strike was stopped by a mysterious force being emitted from the wolf thrusting Yun into a tree about five meters away.


    Feng Yun wiped off a trace of blood and then stared at the wolf. It began to grow a type of gray and ugly armor over its body. Half of it was pure molded metal and the rest was skin. It was an extremely grotesque image but it had a very strong aura. It''s muscles had multiplied and it had a nearly impenetrable material defense. Feng Yun stared at it and contemplated about what had changed. The fact that it was using this gray and ugly armor and that it grew off of its original body meant that it was most likely an innate ability and it was the wolf''s last card.


    Feng Yun narrowed his eyes and used an assassin sensory perception skill to try to find any weaknesses in the armor but they were too tiny and the defense wasn''t something that could be hit so easily. The wolf roared at Feng Yun, it''s sound making even the earth beneath them shake. It lunged and appeared in front of him in a flash. It spun it''s claws in a twister like motion with qi dancing about. Feng Yun took it head on attempting to break it with his raw power maximized to the fullest.


    "Raiding Thunder Palm condensed version, Five Finger Lightning Pincer."


    Feng Yun immediately materialized a large amount of qi at his fingertips putting a lot of strain on them. Feng Yun gritted his teeth and met the claws head on. His fingers felt like they had hit a rock. The lightning shaped qi at his fingertips immediately dispersed and Feng Yun retracted his fingers however, not before a claw swiped down on him narrowly missing his head by an inch. He managed to block the strike with his katana but suffered a few cuts and some blood poured out of his fingertips from the amount of strain. He did a backflip and landed on the ground a few meters away, calmly looking at the Kingwolf with a contemplating expression.


    I can''t take down it through material attacks so how do I kill it, he thought. Was this it? Would he die like this? Never. He wouldn''t die so easily. He would fight until he could never fight anymore. Kill until he could never kill anymore. Live till he couldn''t live anymore. The fire in his eyes raged on and he lifted his head in defiance. A ringing sensation hit his head and he held it for a moment. A light was illuminating his mind and Feng Yun could feel that he was making a breakthrough. His eyes glowed and his hands and injuries began to heal at astonishing rates. The Kingwolf looked at the sensation in a daze. It''s instincts determined danger from this light.


    It steeled itself and leaped towards Feng Yun however, a shockwave sent it flying several meters before landing at a tree. It looked at the newly emerged Feng Yun who looked completely recovered and had a very cold light in his eyes. The Kingwolf felt fear at this attitude and lowered his head slightly. His fear was short lived and he got back up to fight Feng Yun. This was just a human. No matter what breakthrough he had gone through  he would not be able to stop him. His pride and arrogance would only last a few more seconds. Feng Yun looked at the wolf preparing to kill him and sneered. This technique is going to utterly fuck your life up, he thought.


    The wolf charged at him making a twister of claws and Feng Yun jumped back. The wolf gave a cold snort. This human only knew how to run. However, the smiling expression on the boy''s face said otherwise. When Feng Yun was a little further away, he taunted the wolf.


    "Hmph, you''re the slowest beast in the world. You can''t even catch a human like me. A king, losing to an eight year old like me. Laughable. Where did all of that pride and arrogance go, hmm?"


    The wolf was extremely pissed. It lunged at extremely terrifying speed and attempted to use a one shot hit to behead Feng Yun but the latter smiled and clapped his palms together in a praying motion. Immediately, a powerful presence invaded the atmosphere. Two dragons formed out of qi stood beside Feng Yun.


    He made a motion with his arms condensed the two dragon auras into one. He charged the condensed aura and immediately shot it out making it seems like two coiled dragons rushing straight at the wolf. A torrent of energy washed over the wolf and the wolf was knocked back from the pressure. It had felt fear at first and then realized that it hadn''t done any physical damage to him. It sneered at Feng Yun but was confused because he was actually smiling. Feng Yun flicked his fingers and a rush of energy bubbled up in the Kingwolf ''s chest. It screamed from the pain. The energy had attacked it''s soul and it could feel it losing life. It clutched it''s chest and scratched at it trying to make it go away. But there were two dragons eating away at its soul and after a couple of minutes, it breathed it''s last breath and became silent.


    Feng Yun let out a sigh and looked at the beast in excitement. The technique that Feng Yun had comprehended just then was the Twin Dragon''s Harmony Torrent. It was an energy attack that attacked the soul and bypassed all physical defense. The two dragons summoned by the technique would enter the victim''s body and eat at its soul making it lose its life. Feng Yun had comprehended it in his moment of despair and had saved his own life. He had always been close to it after having exited the Universal Bindings technique but hadn''t gotten the time to take the last final step. Now, he had achieved it and he felt much stronger than before.


    Now, all he needed to do was to consume the beast essence in order to gain the spirit ability. He walked over to the corpse of the White Kingwolf and saw a white circular glow hovering above its body. Feng Yun grabbed it and pulled towards his chest making it enter inside his body. He felt an extremely refreshing sensation as power began to bubble up in his dantian and his Dragon spirit was erratic. The qi circulated through his body and Yun could feel his spirit consuming the beast essence. Feng Yun opened his eyes and a smile crept onto his lips as he stood up.


    Feng Yun assimilated his Dragon spirit and moved his foot one step. He appeared at a tree about twenty five meters from his original location. He opened his palms and looked at them. After assimilating the dragon spirit, his body had strengthened his wind and lightning qi making it rise to new heights. Feng Yun landed a slice with his fingers on a tree next to him and not only did it split apart, the net three one behind it split as well. Even the ground slightly shook. Feng Yun decided to name his first spirit ability.


    "A very fitting ability. This agility technique will be called the Wind Transferrer ability." Feng Yun was very pleased with his new strength. He looked towards the forest in front of him. One down, five more to go, he thought.


    "In these next two years, I will train hard and become the strongest in the Four Powers Competition. Xu family, Blood Demon sect? Every other power. Their disciples will all stand below me." Feng Yun began walking and didn''t bother to look back. He had a firm conviction in his heart. He muttered softly to himself,


    "Let the hunt begin."

 Black Horn Mountain

    EDIT: All grammatical errors and weird stuff edited and changed. Hopefully.


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    The rustling of trees could be heard as a large red eyed bear like beast could be seen chewing on some berries. The bear''s temper was very ferocious and would kill on instinct upon seeing a target. It was a beast that was very famous in the wilderness of the Rabid Wasteland. The beast was famously known as the Red-eyed Chiefbear. It was crowned as the king of the part of the forest that it resided in. It''s strength, Feng Yun gathered, was of the Tempered Body 8th layer peak stage. It could be considered quite powerful in this part of the wilderness, but it had its disadvantages. And these disadvantages were about to be exploited.


    The bear, which was voraciously eating it''s food, looked up upon hearing the sound of footsteps. It looked behind him and saw a very young boy, about 8 years old, with handsome features and a very mature demeanor. His long, silky black hair was wrapped together in a pony tail and his expression was that of serenity. They had a cold light to them and reflected his mercilessness. He wore a white beast fur coat made from a wolf''s fur and sandals.


    The bear increased its guard and howled in retaliation at the approaching boy. It knew that the more beautiful something was, the more likely it was to be dangerous. The bear saw him as a threat to its life and reign over this part of the forest. However, though he was careful, the bear didn''t think that such a young boy would be too powerful. After all, he was very young. At most, he would be at the Tempered Body 6th layer but the bear was still wary. It was possible that the boy could have grasped some special methods! After all, what boy would walk around in a dangerous forest like this with so much confidence...at this sort of age?


    The bear stood on its hind legs and brought them down again charging towards the boy. It attempted to scare him off or kill him quickly in order to prevent the boy from acting against him. The boy raised his eyebrows in surprise. This bear was surprisingly fast for its physique. The boy''s expression quickly reverted to its calm self and looked at the bear with disdain. The bear, seeing this, became angry and a dark like qi was added to the front of his charge, attempting to hit the boy with such a strong impact that he would crushed into a pulp.


    Just as the bear reached only a couple meters away from the boy, a sword appeared out of thin air, light and dark colored qi working in perfect symbiosis to bring out an extremely overbearing effect on the bear. The bloodlust that it was reeking was extremely dense and terrified the bear to the extent that it''s charge was stopped and petrified. It wanted to run and let out a howl as it turned around to try to run. This boy was not as he seemed. All pride was forgotten in that instant. One of the kings of the Rabid Wasteland was running away just like that!


    "Ho, you want to run away from I, Feng Yun? You dared to confront me so naturally, you must be prepared to face the consequences right?" Feng Yun chuckled, watching the bear run away from him with an amused expression.


    The bear was shaking uncontrollably as he ran but he was much too slow to avoid the black and white sword flash that zipped past striking straight through the neck and severing it from the bear''s body. Black colored blood splattered everywhere from the fatal wound and the corpse turned warmer from the expulsion of blood.


    Feng Yun just stood there, with his sword having been aimed towards the bear''s currently non existent neck. It was too fast too see but if an expert had been there to see, he would have noticed that Feng Yun''s sword had taken a lunge towards the bear''s head so quickly and so efficiently that it would appear as if he hadn''t moved at all. The light and dark qi had created an energy sword beam that had punctured the head as fast as it came. This was the Overlord Heaven Piercer sword''s spirit ability. However, that was just the primitive version of the ability. It''s true power had not been exhibited yet. Coupled with Feng Yun''s speed as an assassin, the sword could deal massive amounts of destruction. A black orb of essence hung over the bear''s mutilated corpse.


    He walked over and slowly nodded his head. The bear possessed a very tough durability and raw power that could hardly be found in any if the other beasts in this forest. The reason that Feng Yun was able to overpower the bear so easily was because...


    1) He had much more combat experience.


    2) He grasped very special methods.


    3) His age made enemies underestimate him.


    There was the fact that over the past year, he had greatly increased his strength, to the point of reaching the peak stage of Tempered Body 7th layer. He could challenge and kill opponents of the Tempered Body 8th Layer very easily now. The him that fought the White Kingwolf a year ago was nowhere near the him that was now. He gained a cold merciless light in his eyes and an oppressive amount of bloodlust. He had gained three spirit abilities, two for his Dragon spirit, and one for his katana spirit. Feng Yun had conquered many parts of the forest by killing their Kings and had gradually become bored as time passed and his strength grew. Not only that, the Ten Thousand Mile Traveler jade pendant that Feng Yun always wore had begun glowing which signified that it was available for use.


    He walked calmly towards the black orb hovering above the Red-eyed Chiefbear and tugged at the spirit energy drawing the orb towards his chest. His dantian began fusing it with his qi and Feng Yun felt a refreshing sensation fill his vein with qi and power circulated through his dantian. After some time, his eyes that were closed from gaining the spirit ability had now opened and a smile crept onto his face. He had gained his second spirit ability for his Overlord Heaven Piercer katana. Feng Yun rejoiced in his heart as he had gained an extra addition to his power.


    Feng Yun stood up and took out his sword. The sword now shone with a deep blood red light coupled with the light and dark elements. The amount of bloodlust that it gave off was much more compared to all the previous times that he used it. Feng Yun swung the sword in a 180¡ã angle and a small spatial tear could be seen forming in the air. A gust of wind shot out from the sword as the aura from the light and dark elements coexisting together cut through the surrounding trees and further very cleanly. The earth trembled under the pressure that it gave off and the gravity had doubled making the already dead trees flatten into the ground. Feng Yun was filled with delight at this revelation.


    "Haha. This ability truly isn''t to be underestimated. Red eyed Chiefbear,  I must thank you for this exquisite ability. I shall name this ability, Sword Blood Gravity." Feng Yun laughed and sheathed his sword.


    "I have been here for a whole year in the Rabid Wasteland. My strength has continuously grown and I am extremely close to the Tempered Body 8th layer. I still need two more spirit abilities for my Void Universal Manual. However, the Manual is much more demanding. It rejects every single beast essence in this Wasteland. It seems much more attracted towards the pressure from the Black Horn Mountain. I have already conquered the forest. Time to move on to the mountain."


    Feng Yun contemplated it for a bit but curiosity got the better of him and he had to explore the mountain. He needed to know exactly what it was that drew the Void Universal Manual towards the mountain.


    When Feng Yun was just at the Tempered Body 7th layer about half a year ago, he had been fighting one of the local kings of the Rabid Wasteland and was having quite the difficulty. It was a Five Tailed Blood Ripper Fox. The beast possessed tons of strength and agility. It was at that time that the Manual flew out of nowhere glowing with an extremely luminescent light and the energy in the monster that made it have so much vigor had completely vanished and it dropped to the floor loosely. Feng Yun discovered at that time that the soul had disappeared and all of its physical capacity had been drained.


    When he looked inside the Manual, he saw that the soul of the Five tailed Blood Ripper Fox had been completely trapped and turned into a mark the size of half a page. It was a mark of five red tails. It glowed after it had been trapped. When Feng Yun pressed his finger against it, he heard loud roars in his head and had immediately taken it off in pain. The roars were that of defiance and unwillingness.


    Feng Yun had speculation that it was a prison for holding demonic beasts and he had perfect reason to believe so. He could not control it so easily as he did the dragon and sword spirits. Even so, he felt that the Void Universal Manual was the most dangerous out of all of his spirits currently. It''s power was not limited to just trapping the souls of demonic beasts. Feng Yun was very curious as to its true nature. After a while, he immediately headed towards the mountain. The looming pressure that the mountain gave off grew stronger as he went closer.


    At his fast pace and with the assistance of the Cloudscale Sect Evasion arts, he made his way to the base of the mountain in a very short amount of time. Feng Yun looked at the tall mountain in excitement. There was a passage way for entering it. He went through the passage and began his exploration of the mountain. The mountain had an extremely powerful gravity. It pushed down on Feng Yun as he stepped onto the passageway. Gritting his teeth, he continued to ascend. He was making slow progress due to the overbearing gravity but Feng Yun kept his qi circulating while he ascended up the mountain, so the pressure would lessen somewhat.


    Eventually, Feng Yun came to a point where the passageway did not work and had to fly up the walls and jump onto the rocks in order to ascend. Very gracefully, his back unfurled a large set of azure gold wings that were as sharp as diamond and as tough as a Dragon''s skin. He flapped his wings and kicked off of the ground. The mountain was completely black and he could feel the dangerous presence of multiple beasts. They were all as powerful as the kings of the Rabid Wasteland if not more powerful.


    Feng Yun flapped his wings once more before having them come back into his body and landing on a platform. His wings could only be kept for a short time as they consumed a lot of qi and exhausted him. His qi circulated faster than ever and under the assistance of the Universal Bindings technique, he regained most of his qi. However, he still could not use his wings. They had a cool down time until he could use them again. Feng Yun had tested it out and counted the time needed until it was available for use once before. He had counted about three to four hours. At that point, the wings went back into his body and even upon his commands, it would not respond. It wasn''t too much but it was still a problem. If they exhausted during a fight where every trump card might make a difference, then Feng Yun would be in grave danger.


    Feng Yun stood there for a minute and decided that he should explore the platform to look for demonic beasts whose abilities matched that of his Void Universal Manual. He still did not know the element of the Manual but the it would usually point in the direction of the beast it was attracted to. In this case, the platform he stood on was a perfect example. There was a force attracting the Manual towards it and Feng Yun could clearly sense the presence of the force.


    Curiosity filled his mind and he followed the direction that it pointed to. The platform was actually very big. There were many large rocks that he had to scale in order to follow the Manual''s directions. The glow that the Manual emitted grew ever brighter as they grew ever closer. Feng Yun stopped when two large boulders blocked his way. They appeared to be guarding something. Peering in between the gap of the two boulders, he noticed a black hole behind it. He immediately grew excited. This was the entrance to a secret cave!


    Feng Yun had to access that cave in order for him to continue to advance towards the directions that the Manual showed. He slowly took a step back and focused on the boulders that blocked his path. He held out his fist and coated it with extremely dense but stable lightning qi and prepared to launch the fist towards the two boulders. He took a deep breath and launched the punch.


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    "Raiding Thunder Palm!"


    The boulders then split into five pieces each cleanly and opened up for a full view of the cave entrance. So what if they were huge, two ton boulders. In the face of the skills that one of the strongest dragons in the world had created, it means shit. Feng Yun''s eyes glittered as his suspicions were confirmed. This was indeed a cave. Furthermore, the cave gave off an extremely large amount of spirit energy and something else, something powerful.


    "I must find out what this mystery is."


    He descended into the cave to find the source of the energy. As he went deeper, the energy became much more dense and Feng Yun felt like he was breathing the energy. Excitement and anticipation filled him at the thought of the things he may gain. Feng Yun continued walking until he ended up in a large circular room that was clearly signified the end of the cave. He looked around, searching for the source of the energy and was shocked upon finally witnessing it.


    He was looking at a rainbow colored pool. The pool had an extraordinary air to it and could probably fit 9-10 people at a given time. It released large amounts of spiritual energy into the air and caused a very refreshing smell to invade his senses.


    "A Spirit Energy Pool!"


    Feng Yun exclaimed out of shock. Spirit energy pools were dense sources of spirit energy that cultivators could use to make breakthroughs and gain a greater supply of spirit energy reserves. Feng Yun had been stuck at the peak of the seventh layer for a couple months now. The spirit energy pool would not only help him break into the eighth layer, it could possibly go further if his luck was good. He stepped towards the pool in an attempt to get a feel for the waters when he suddenly felt a rush of killing intent come flying at him. Although he had been curious about the source of the energy, he had not once let his guard down. Feng Yun was neither arrogant nor extremely prideful. He would proceed towards uncertain situations with the utmost caution.


    Feeling the rush of killing intent coming in a wave towards him, he summoned his katana and parried the axe that was about to behead him. The wielder of the axe was pushed back a few steps and stared at him in surprise. The attacker was a Twelve Eyed ogre. As the name states, it had twelve eyes which mad either look grotesque and disgusting. The ogre was about two meters tall and was much taller than Feng Yun, giving it an all powerful aura.


    Seeing it''s axe blow parried by him, the ogre had become afraid thinking that it had offended a powerful expert but upon realizing that it was but a child, it gave a cold snort. A child parrying his axe swing? The kid must have just had a little luck. It bellowed at Feng Yun and motioned to the entrance of the cave to tell him to get out. Arrogance was clear as day in the ogre''s eyes and it didn''t even see Feng Yun as a threat, giving him a chance to leave. Feng Yun noticed this and could not hold it. At first, he had tried to stifle his laughter. But he was unable to and clutched his stomach while letting out tears of laughter which astounded the ogre. It angrily made a few grunting noises towards him.


    "Hahaha...sorry. Very truly...*chuckle*...sorry. It''s just...*chuckle*...you, defeat me?" Feng Yun replied to the ogre. Then, his expression made a one hundred eighty degree turn as it suddenly turned to that of disdain."You''re much too weak to be considered my opponent."


    The ogre''s eyes flared at this and it pulled out its axe once more. Feng Yun analyzed it and could tell this was no normal axe. The axe was pitch black with large mounts of dark qi emitting from it. It gave off an extremely powerful pressure and had appeared to have slain many enemies before. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes, a contemptuous smile on his face. The clip that made his hair into a ponytail had been cut off by the ogre''s attack and fully exposed his long hair.


    The ogre took its axe and held it out horizontally in front of it. Then, it placed the hand that wasn''t using the axe on the upper portion of the axe. It infused the axe with even more dark qi. The ogre then charged forwards towards Feng Yun with a great speed that betrayed it''s massive size.


    ''From the looks of the qi, this guy should be at the Tempered Body 9th layer.''


    The ogre was surprisingly intelligent. The ogre had maintained an offensive charge while protecting it''s vital spots with the axe in a defensive position. Usually, only demonic beasts at the Xiantian realm and above had this much intelligence. This was most likely due to the spirit energy pool. The ogre must have soaked in it everyday and somehow caused it to gain a higher intelligence. Feng Yun disregarded the attack and instead felt extremely curious towards the pool''s effects. He faced the charge with a smile even in the face of the terrifying black qi.


    "A charge like that will do you no good I''m afraid. I already have countermeasures."


    As the ogre came close to Feng Yun, the latter lashed out with his katana and clashed with the charge. Feng Yun couldn''t stop the charge completely and he was pushed back as the charge had no intention of stopping. However he still had a smile on his face even when he spit out some blood. The ogre looked at him with disdain thinking that the boy was merely putting on an act to inspire fear into it. This was completely not the case however. Feng Yun''s sword began flashing blood red as he activated the spirit ability.


    "Overlord Heaven Piercer Second Spirit ability---Sword Blood Gravity!"


    The ogre immediately felt the enormous bloodlust within the sword begin to collect and fuse together into a menacing gravitational pressure. It was as if a mountain had been placed upon its head. The features of Sword Blood Gravity were very helpful in scenarios such as these when one was facing an opponent who focused more on brute strength. The gravity would decrease the opponents strength by 25% and increase Feng Yun''s strength by 15% for three minutes which was more than enough for him to kill the ogre.


    The ogre tried to get out of the range of the gravity in fear that it would be struck down but was too late. Feng Yun appeared in front of it and executed five successive cuts on the ogre. The ogre had managed to protect a few of its vital spots but was still heavily injured. Blood poured out of the cuts in thin streams despite the ogre''s extremely tough body. What good would skin do against a weapon of that kind? The ogre stepped back a little bit while panting heavily. Feng Yun wiped some of his blood from his mouth, which turned into mist and joined the gravity. He had a cruel smile on his face, his pupils flashing. The ogre was terrified.


    It had never been forced into a position like this before. At this point, it honestly believed that the boy was the reincarnation of a death god. Feng Yun sneered at the ogre, making it forget all its fear and fury filled its expression once more. The ogre picked up it axe, which had been on the ground since Feng Yun had cut the ogre.


    The axe started growing dimmer and dimmer and a surge of energy rushed through the handle into the ogre''s body. The axe broke into two pieces and transformed into two pitch black rings around the ogre,  as if protecting it. The veins on the ogre''s head had turned black and it''s twelve eyes devoid of color. Feng Yun was astonished. It still had a trump card.


    The ogre looked at him deeply before kicking off its feet at a speed that was several times faster than before. Feng Yun also jumped and began swiping his sword at the ogre with a lightning quick pace. They were trading blows and retreating at astonishing speeds. After a while, Feng Yun found that he no longer held the advantage over the ogre and his Sword Blood Gravity was almost used up. Analyzing the situation, he realized that he needed to finish the battle quickly else he would most likely lose the battle of attrition.


    Feng Yun sliced his sword at one of the vital spots of the ogre but it merely waved it''s hand and the two rings blocked his strike completely. At the same time, the ogre delivered a roundhouse kick and landed the blow on his chest. Feng Yun staggered a bit and coughed up some blood. Despite suffering from injuries however, Feng Yun retained his calm demeanor. The ogre was shocked that Feng Yun was still calm even after getting hit with such powerful attacks. It did not know that Feng Yun had already figured out the way to kill him. Acting quickly, Feng Yun did a back flip and landed two meters way from it. The ogre snorted. It thought that he was retreating from it and attempting to escape but it had no idea, of his true plan.


    "Haha, you truly are powerful. However, after these last few exchanges, I''ve realized the flaw to your shield."


    The ogre narrowed it''s eyes thinking that Yun was bluffing. It stood there, with a sneer on its face, as if saying, ''come at me.''


    "Haaa. You truly are too stupid and arrogant. Allow me to demonstrate to you what true power is."


    Feng Yun held his palms together and unleashed a torrential wave of soul energy as well as two dragons . The ogre''s cocky expression dropped. A soul attack. A nine year old shouldn''t be able to perform a soul attack. Yet he is able to. It''s expression became that of terror.


    "Twin Dragons'' Harmony Torrent!"


    The wave of energy and the two dragons reached it and the ogre screamed. The dragons entered it''s body and ate away at the ogre''s souk. It dropped to its knees. It then sat in a meditative position attempting to dispel the soul attack. Feng Yun stared down at the ogre as it received the glance. It let out a deep sigh as it realized that its death was completely inevitable.


    If it continued to try to dispel the soul attack, then it would be vulnerable to Feng Yun''s attacks and would definitely die. The other was that he could fight him and the soul attack would still eat his soul until he died. Trying to preserve its own life would not help at all even if he tried all other methods. An expression of defeat surfaced upon the ogre''s face as it cut off all of its defenses and stopped trying to dispel the soul attack.


    "Hmmm. You indeed were a tough opponent. However, it was not enough to defeat me. I will give you a clean death. Dragon spirit first spirit ability---Wind Transferrer."


    In an instant, Feng Yun appeared behind the ogre and cleanly lopped off its head. The corpse dropped to the floor and a pitch black orb hovered above the body. This was the Twelve Eyed Ogre''s beast essence. Feng Yun walked over to the orb and sat down next to it. The Void Universal Manual flew out and pointed towards the orb.


    ''It appears that the Manual wanted this thing not the spirit energy pool.''


    He tugged at the spirit energy threads of the orb and drew it towards his chest. The orb began to fuse with his dantian and Feng Yun felt the same refreshing sensation that he has felt every time he absorbs a beast essence. After a few hours, the fusion completed and he opened his eyes, which were deep in meditation.


    He waved his hand and the Manual appeared in his lap. Feng Yun stared at the object, anticipation building up within him. He opened the front cover of the manual carefully and to the first page. There, he saw the mark of the Five tailed Blood Ripper Fox that he had captured. However this time there was a slight change to the page. There was now another mark there as well!


    There was a symbol of six pairs of eyes there on the other half of the first page. Upon witnessing this phenomenon, something strange began to happen. Feng Yun began to feel dizzy. He didn''t know why but he could feel the energy coming from the Void Universal Manual. He gradually began to lose consciousness despite him desperately trying to stay awake. Suddenly, a voice came.


    "God damn it kid. Just give it up. You''ll be fine. No one''s hurting you. Just go to sleep."


    "Who.....are......you?" Feng Yun said in a weak and tired voice.


    "Haha. Boy, I am the Prison Warden." Then, Feng Yun succumbed to the sleep and all was dark.

 The Prison Warden

    Alright guys, here is your next chapter! Enjoy!


    EDIT: All grammatical errors and weird sentences fixed and replaced. I''ve also changed the gender of the "martial demon" to female. Reason will be explained later.


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    Feng Yun opened his eyes groggily as he struggled to wake up from his slumber. He sat up and gazed at his surroundings with wide eyes.


    ''How did I end up here.''


    Feng Yun was in a endless amount of space, very similar to the Universal Bindings cultivation space that he trained in. The difference was that there were no celestial bodies or stars to illuminate the universe. It was a bottomless Void and seemed to swallow any light there was. All around him were small vortexes that swirled about.


    There had to be at least several thousand of them. He payed attention to two in particular. One of them was the color of blood and Feng Yun could hear howls of anger, much like the Five tailed Blood Ripper Fox he fought. The second one was black with some green portions and gave off loud grunts. This sounded eerily familiar to him. It was exactly the same as the ogre that he fought just a few moments ago.


    A few moments ago? What happened a few moments ago? Feng Yun pondered for a moment before remembering. He had fought the Twelve eyed ogre and killed it absorbing it''s beast essence. He allocated it towards his Manual and opened the book to see what had changed. He recalled having heard a voice and had fallen unconscious directly after. A voice? Where had it come from? Who was it?


    "Boy those are all valid questions but the I can only take a few at a time."


    A voice came from behind Feng Yun. He was shocked to realize it was the exact same voice that had called out to him when he opened the manual. He turned around and met face to face with a large man. Well, a man wouldn''t be accurate. He was three meters tall, much taller than the ogre and had a pair of horns curved upwards. He wore a large blood red jacket that stretched down to his knees and held a scepter that gave off an immense pressure that came from a stone embedded within it. He looked like the personification of the demon king. However, at this moment, he appeared to be smiling at Feng Yun with an interested gaze. In response to this, Feng Yun raised his eyebrows while asking a question.


    "I assume you''re the Prison Warden?"


    "Correct, young master. I am indeed the Prison Warden of the Void Universal Manual. It is an honor to meet you, young master. I assume you have a lot of questions." He had a very gentle voice contrary to his fiendish appearance.


    "Yeah, I have quite the questions. First though, why do you call me young master, Warden?" Feng Yun was curious to this.


    "Young master? Isn''t it obvious? You have Master''s blood in you? How could you not know unless you---" Warden stopped short. His expression became grave as he merely stared at nothing. Feng Yun was confused? Blood? What does that have to do with anything? Who is "Master"? He was about to question Warden when suddenly he spoke.


    "Yes...yes I understand Master. I shall not tell him.. yes I know. Should I let him access the...No? Okay master"


    Warden appeared to be communicating with someone but Feng Yun was unable to tell who. Warden went back to normal and acted as if nothing happened. He smiled and gestured for Feng Yun to choose a question. Feng Yun slightly frowned at the obvious misdirection but he didn''t want to be impolite so he did.


    "Why are you called... the Prison Warden?" Feng Yun was wondering why even though he had pieced together the true use behind the Manual.


    "Hmmm..why am I a Warden eh? Well, boy you should have already figured some of it out but this place is a prison. It seals the souls of demonic beasts and humans alike and traps them here keeping them from undergoing the cycle of reincarnation. I''m the guy that watches over it in the Manual."


    "But why would there be a need for something like this?" Feng Yun didn''t understand what a prison would be for.


    "Well, I can''t specify the details, but a long time ago, there was a huge calamity in the Realm of Sovereigns. A martial expert went raging and killed millions of sovereigns in a few hours. This person caused an uproar through the whole sovereign realm and eventually, the higher ups came to take care of her. It was a large battle but the higher ups eventually sealed the martial demon in a prison. They could not kill her so they made this prison for that demon."


    "So, the sealed soul of a martial demon is within the prison. Why the hell would I be given it then?" Feng Yun was quite frightened. If that thing was let loose, then it wouldn''t just be him that would be killed. The whole entire continent and more would burn. Feng Yun shivered at the thought.


    "Haha. See, the demon''s soul is currently loosening bit by bit. Perhaps they were hoping you would seal it once it reawakens. Of course, this will be in a long time."


    "Why couldn''t they just reseal it themselves? They did it before."


    "The first time they sealed it, the technique took away too much of their power and although they regained most of it later, the technique cannot be used twice by the same users. Basically, they saw your talent and put you in charge."


    "You''ve got to be freaking kidding me. They''re just a bunch of lazy shitbags that don''t care about it. Well, at least it will be quite some time until it recovers. But is that it? There is no other special feature to this manual?"


    "Hmm. Of course there is! This thing isn''t merely a prison. The souls that you trap down here, if refined, will be able to be devoured by your spirits and strengthen their overall power. However, your spirits are all extremely high potential spirits. They require a lot of souls to make a significant rise in power. You can also use the souls to be refined into elixirs or pills that can help with many things. For example, this Five tailed Blood Ripper Fox.


    It''s soul is not particularly powerful. However, it''s unique characteristics can be formed into a very useful pill."


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    Warden stretched out his hand and a vortex appeared. He put his arm inside and pulled out a red, flaming orb. He then placed some of his qi into the orb and it shrunk and spun around rapidly until it was the size of a small pill. It was very small but Feng Yun could feel some form of intensity.The manual could be used as a refinement system!


    "This pill is quite special but isn''t too useful. When consumed, it gives you complete fire immunity and ability for five minutes before the user suffers the backlash. If the user is at the Tempered Body Realm then the effects will be stronger. If you use it, you''ll probably find yourself unable to circulate your qi flow for a few weeks."


    "Wow! So it can turn even the weakest of beasts into a pill that can be efficiently used. But if it''s already this useful, what''s the need for spirit abilities." Feng Yun didn''t know why spirit abilities were needed for a manual that already had such useful properties.


    "You''re correct. There is no need for spirit abilities. Which is why there are none. This manual isn''t only useful for pill manufacturing. That is the property that you gain upon cultivating to the Tempered Body realm. Each time you break into a new realm you''ll gain access to a new area of the prison. Aside from this condition, the area will reveal itself to you within the realm that you have broken through. What I mean is that it can reveal itself to you anytime in the range of the first to ninth layers of the realm."


    "Another area? Meaning there are more than one area for doing things?" Feng Yun raised his eyebrows.


    "Boy there are things that you lesser beings cannot even imagine much less comprehend that are in this book. Currently, you are not worthy enough to know about the wonders and terrifying capacity of this book but when you reach an extremely high level of power, you will naturally be exposed to the full secrets."


    Feng Yun sucked in a huge breath. He looked forward to the time when he would be able to access these parts. His beautiful eyes held a firm resolution that seemed to be unwavering even if subjected to despair. He would become stronger. Stronger than anyone in the vast multiverse. The main reason that he had died in his previous life was due to him being at the top of the food chain there and becoming bored. But here, that didn''t serve shit. A mere Xiantian realm cultivator could kill him even if he was in his peak stage in his previous self''s body.


    The Warden inwardly sighed upon seeing this. He...He really is like Master. Master never told me just exactly what this child meant to him but he values him highly. I better not screw up and get myself in trouble when talking to this kid. Still, he is very admirable.


    Feng Yun had no idea what the Warden was thinking about and after a period of thinking, he asked the Warden.


    "Just what exactly are you anyway? You give off an aura of endless power and it is on a similar level no. ...far beyond Yama''s power. To have this much strength and be subjected to the treatment of guarding the book. Who is powerful enough to make you do this?"


    "Hahaha...boy, the Heavens are large. It is not that hard to find someone stronger than Yama. He may be the king of death and reincarnation but to be honest, he is only a mid-tier sovereign. However, as for me. I''m not allowed to divulge information about who put me here to you, but with your talent, it should be very fast for you to go see him."


    Feng Yun nodded his head and didn''t pursue the matter. He was still processing some of the information.


    "So...I don''t need to collect spirit abilities at all. I only need to kill or weaken demonic beasts and absorb their beast essence and they will be trapped within the Void Universal Manual?"


    "Pretty much. But as you gain new areas, the currency for using them will change as well so don''t get too hung up on demonic beasts." The Warden said ominously. Feng Yun nodded his head back.


    "One more thing before I leave. Do you know the identities of the other three spirits in my possession that are locked within my body?" Feng Yun had been trying to awaken them for a long time but they had always rejected him. The Warden looked at Feng Yun in deep concentration and slightly frowned. He spoke in a slightly deeper voice.


    "I''ve seen two of them. They are both...things that shouldn''t even exist anymore. And the last one hm? To tell you the truth, I''m unable to see through the identity of it. It''s like its shrouded in a misty fog. Frankly, that scares me."


    "Can you tell me what they are?"


    "Sorry, wish I could but it''s forbidden and classified. You wouldn''t understand what they were even if I told you. Master says not to tell so I can''t!"


    Feng Yun was completely exasperated at this point.


    "Whoever your son of a bitch master is, I must give him an earful once I''ve gotten powerful enough."


    The Warden merely laughed and made a farewell gesture. Feng Yun returned it to him by cupping his hands and lightly bowing.


    "Thank you for taking the time to explain the manual to me, Warden." He truly meant it. He had gained a lot from this tribulation.


    "Haha. Young master. We''re going to be helping each other out a lot more so lets get used to it. Time''s up. I must send you off now."


    "Goodbye Warden," Feng Yun said and his black hair began to flutter about. His eyes flashed and his cloak glowed with a golden light. Then, he disappeared leaving only particles.


    "A martial demon eh master? That''s a little too cruel, even for you. Yes yes, I get it I get it. Still, come up with a less hurtful lie than something like that. After all, when he finds out, first person he''ll be ticked off with is me. Then he''ll go to you. Oh man, I''ll be shitting my pants when that happens." Warden seemed to be communicating with his Master once more.


    "Still, are you sure that he has THAT bloodline? If he lives through these trials, things might get a little shaken up in the Realm of Sovereigns when he finally enters."

 Returning to the Sect

    Alright. I had to brainstorm a few ideas after the Prison Warden encounter was over so I decided that I might as well do a timeskip. Lol. Anyways, hope you enjoy.


    EDIT: All grammatical errors and weird sentences fixed and rearranged.


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    After Feng Yun''s encounter with the Prison Warden, he had made even more efforts to train. His desire for power lengthened as he realized that he was too weak to access the true potential of the Void Manual. Feng Yun stayed in the cave where he had killed the ogre in order to cultivate as it was an extremely powerful source of spiritual energy and would assist in breaking through to higher levels. He had been making extraordinary progress and he had only stayed there for a few days.


    At this moment, he was half naked, his cloak off and soaked in the pool of essence. He was seated in a meditative posture and circulating the qi within him while breathing in and out to accumulate more spiritual energy. The energy in his veins suddenly stopped being released and was continuously flowing in like a river. It was being held there and if kept there for a long time, the veins could explode. Yun didn''t look the least bit worried however. His body suddenly began to glow and his whole body felt rejuvenated. Suddenly, the energy that had stored itself in his veins was released in one go making a terrifying booming sound that echoed beyond the cave.


    Tempered Body 8th layer!


    Tempered Body 8th layer mid phase.


    Tempered Body 8th layer peak phase.


    The energy that as released from his body appeared as if it was going to go for one more layer but then it calmed down until you could no longer see the glow around Feng Yun. Feng Yun opened his eyes while having a wry smile. He had bathed in the pool and had held all the spiritual energy that he had accumulated over the many months inside his body. Then, feeling it was enough, he released it and made a major breakthrough. Feng Yun had gone through a lot of internal pain in order to store that much energy in his veins. Truthfully, he had been hoping to break into the 9th Layer even though he knew that he could already defeat ninth layer combatants with ease.


    ''I can''t be greedy. This is already enough.''


    Feng Yun knew he wouldn''t need too much time to break into the 9th Layer. He had just felt it as he was making his multiple breakthroughs. However, the energy in the spirit energy pool was dried up so he couldn''t use it anymore. During his stay in the cave, he had made much progress in not only cultivation, but survival tools as well. He had learned to refine pills and elixirs under the instruction of the Prison Warden and had become quite skilled at it. The Warden had only nodded however and said that this was to be expected as Feng Yun was similar to "that person". Whoever "that person" was?


    Feng Yun walked out of the cave his height having grown taller and his eyes had a newfound shine. They also had a very cold light within them gained from the numerous life and death experiences he had went through. His black hair had been tied up in a pony tail and he wore a long snow white jacket created from the White Kingwolf ''s fur. It reached down to his knees and had beast fur around the shoulder portions.


    He looked absolutely stunning. If his family saw him now, they would be endlessly shocked and have been unable to recognize Feng Yun. Every one of Feng Yun''s steps reverberated throughout the Black Horn Mountain in small tremors but the numerous beasts residing there could feel it clearly.


    Feng Yun had hunted hundreds of beasts and imprisoned their souls for pill refinement. Therefore, he had gained quite the reputation among the beasts of the mountain. In their tongue, they called him the "Slaughter Ghost " which, funny enough, was Feng Yun''s exact nickname in his previous life. He looked as if he feared no one in the mountain.


    The deadline was coming up and in a few days, he would be returning for the competition. Feng Yun released his aura of the Tempered Body 8th layer out into the mountain. If an expert were to see his cultivation, they would be endlessly shocked. Feng Yun was almost ten years old but had reached a shocking level already. He could probably contend with a Xiantian realm opponent for a while before needing to retreat with his current level of strength. Feng Yun held his Palm open in front of him while looking at it. Then, he clenched it tight with resolve burning through his eyes. Feng Yun walked to the edge of the platform and jumped off.


    As he descended, he unfurled a large pair of azure gold wings and began to flap them. These were the Falling Heavens Wings and upon flapping, the countless lesser tier beasts on the mountains almost felt their bodies get crushed by the pressure. Yun had a smile on his face as he majestically flew into the horizon, towards the meeting location.


    FENG RESIDENCE (Exact same time Feng Yun reaches the meeting point.)


    "It should be that time eh son?" An old man could be seen sitting in a chair sipping a cup of tea with a serene expression on his face. He stared at the middle aged man sitting across from him.


    "Hmm. Now that you mention it, two years has gone by in a flash. I wonder how the little brat is doing? Hopefully, he should be okay. If he''s not, then I''m going to have to face a severe beating from Ling Qian." The middle aged man replied with a pondering expression.


    "Haha, if it''s that boy, it should be okay, Luo''er. After all, he is quite resourceful and experienced."


    "Indeed father. He shall be fine. In fact, he''ll be back much more powerful than ever."The middle aged man was Feng Luo and the old man was naturally Feng Lei.


    "Luo''er, it is time for you to go pick him up," Feng Lei said.


    Feng Luo stood up and walked towards the windows calmly. Then, he disappeared in a flash, leaving only air.


    "Well, he should be surprised at the competition at how much power that boy has." Feng Lei said to himself. Besides Ling Sun, he was the only one who truly knew Feng Yun''s level of strength.


    MEETING POINT


    Feng Yun dropped from the air and landed on a small cliff in a bowing position as his feet gracefully touched the ground. His wings had come back into his body and he lifted his head and stood there, waiting. It had taken a few days to get there for him despite his wings being that of a sovereign. His sovereign wings couldn''t last too long as Feng Yun''s strength was too weak and could go on for about a day before having to proceed on foot. But Feng Yun had amassed quite a large amount of spiritual energy and the supply that he could store had greatly risen from bathing in the pool. As long as he continued to refine the spiritual energy, then he could grow in his cultivation albeit not as fast, but with a lot more efficiency and power. He stared at the empty air, sensing his surroundings. After a while, Feng Yun closed his eyes and whispered.


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    "He''s here."


    A minute later, a distortion in space occurred and a small spatial tear formed. A figure stepped out of it with a certain gracefulness. The figure was Feng Luo. He appeared to be surveying his surroundings trying to see whether his son was around or not. As he looked around, he could detect a faint presence coming from around a few meters away. It was faint but Feng Luo could feel the killing intent reeking off of the presence.


    Feng Yun''s killing intent could not be masked as it had been built up to such a point that it couldn''t be reversed over the course of his experiences. Although he didn''t mean for it to be a threat towards Feng Luo, it had appeared so. He narrowed his eyes and wondered which person it was that was intruding on the Cloudscale Sect''s territory. Feng Luo appeared in front of him in a flash and attempted to grab hold of his neck to question the boy about what he was doing. Feng Yun however opened his wings and flew back a few meters and quickly closing them up again. Surprise flickered in Feng Luo''s eyes before he barked loudly.


    "Foolish boy, who are you? You should not be here. This is the property of the Cloudscale Sect. Trespassers will be killed."


    Feng Luo could not recognize Feng Yun and attempted to gauge the information of the his background. Feng Yun remained quiet. Although he could prove who he was easily, he didn''t want to just yet. He wanted to test himself against his father. Feng Yun took out his sword flashing with an oppressive aura and used his Wind Transferrer ability to appear in front of Feng Luo swiping the sword towards the latter''s neck. Feng Luo felt  slight sense of danger and used a burst of elemental energy to reject the sword attack.


    As Feng Yun did a back flip, Feng Luo narrowed his eyes. He felt a strange sense of familiarity but he could not put his finger on it. The sword that the boy wielded made him especially wary. Who was this boy and why was he attacking him? Feng Yun nodded his head slightly as if having expected this and stood poised at a stance. Feng Luo decided to act and used an agility skill to get very close to Feng Yun''s body.


    "Cloudscale Evasion Arts Second Chapter-Wind''s Acknowledgement."


    This skill was an even more upgraded version of the first chapter, Merging with the Wind and when wielded by a truth realm user, could be said to be untouchable except for Asura Realm and high layered Truth/Tyrant Realm experts. Feng Yun was surprised but still had a very calm expression on his face. As Feng Luo was hovering in the air, he brought up his leg and unleashed a roundhouse kick on Feng Yun''s temple. He didn''t expect however that Feng Yun knew exactly what was going on and unleashed the Raiding Thunder Palm technique against the strike.


    The roundhouse kick that was delivered by Feng Luo was not even half of his strength and was able to be blocked easily. The Palm technique had changed so much over the past years that the new Raiding Thunder Palm was almost unrecognizable. Feng Luo felt the lightning shaped qi however and took half a step back. Feng Yun skidded across the floor backwards and gathered his palms together. He then smiled slightly and said with some glee.


    "Perhaps this will jog your memory a bit. Twin Dragons Harmony Torrent!"


    Feng Yun released the two dragons and the torrential wave of soul energy at Feng Luo. Feng Luo''s body shook as he instantly recognized the technique. He had seen it used by the chief of the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon clan chief a few times and was quite familiar with it. He quickly thought to himself. What would a clan member be doing out here? Then, his thought process clicked. As the wave almost reached him, Feng Luo took another glance at Feng Yun and his eyes lit up.


    "Yun''er? Haha, of course it would be you. This character of yours hasn''t changed one bit."


    Feng Luo shook his head while condescending himself in his mind. When the energy wave reached him, the twin dragons tried to eat Feng Luo''s heart but were immediately dispelled with the flick of a finger by him. Feng Yun sighed deeply to himself. Truth Realm cultivators truly were incomparable. He put his sword away and straightened his back while staring at Feng Luo in a relaxed manner. Feng Luo in turn, smiled at him and appeared next to him. He pat Feng Yun on the back and stood next to him.


    "Haha, Yun''er. Who knew you would grow to such a level. You should be at the Tempered Body 7th Layer correct? You can already utilize the Twin Dragons Harmony Torrent so effectively. Furthermore, you have gotten even more handsome and beautiful than the last time I saw you. Haaaa, a lot can happen in two years eh?"


    Feng Luo laughed heartily. Feng Yun nodded his head. Feng Lei, Feng Yun''s grandfather had hidden his true cultivation from his parents on Feng Yun''s wishes.


    "Yes father, I have indeed grown. I believe that I am ready for the competition now." Feng Yun had a resolute gaze.


    "Hmm, that''s a good resolve but it will be difficult for us to get first place this time."


    "How so Father?"


    "I have received news that Mo Han has stepped into the 7th layer and is at the peak. Not only that, Xu Fangzi is rumored to have entered the 9th layer mid phase. Furthermore, he is only eleven years old. You can try your best Yun''er but don''t overdo it."


    "Hmmm, is that so? Well, that shouldn''t be too much of a problem. Just trust me father. I''ll be able to make it happen."


    Feng Luo narrowed his eyes and suddenly realized that he couldn''t see through his son anymore. The child that he had pampered since he was born had grown very mysterious and confident.


    "Is that so? Well then, I''ll put my faith on you. Oh by the way, they changed the rules a bit to the Four Powers Tournament. Since there has been a significant rise in geniuses lately, the Xu Dynasty has felt the need to include those recognized geniuses that aren''t from the Four Major Powers to come to the tournament."


    Feng Yun was incredibly surprised. The Xu dynasty changed the tradition to accommodate geniuses that weren''t from the Four Major Powers. They were quite open minded and didn''t care about a person''s status or where they came from. That meant...Xia Qing would most likely be participating in the competition, Feng Yun realized. That would be quite interesting. How pretty had she gotten since their last meeting four years ago. Feng Luo spoke, interrupting his thoughts.


    "It is time to return to the sect. Your mother is worried sick and I feel she may bite my head off if I stall any longer."


    Feng Luo put his hand on Feng Yun''s shoulder and they disappeared in an instant. They reappeared a few moments later at the entrance to the sect. As they walked through the large gate, Feng Yun was thinking. He had a resolute smile on his face.


    "I will win, no matter who the opponent is. No matter what cultivation my opponent has. They will all kneel before the King of all Assassins."

 Four Powers Tournament Part 1

    Hey guys, Thanksgiving is coming up soon. The shopping and traffic is gonna be legit. As a present to those that have continued to give me positive feedback, I am going to try my utmost hardest to quicken the pace of the chapters in the next four days. Think of it as my treat. I may be able to only update one chapter a day due to shopping but hey, who doesn''t. Anyways, on wards to the tournament!


    EDIT: All grammatical errors pretty much fixed. And weird sentences.


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    Feng Yun sat in a chair reading a book very peacefully. His long black hair draped down past his shoulders to his waist. His facial features were very delicate and tender which revealed the youth of a ten year old boy. However, he appeared to have a mature demeanor which did not fit his age and made him even more charming. He was so focused on his reading that he didn''t notice a gust of wind fly past the window and an old man step inside the room.


    This was Feng Lei and he had a bright smile on his face. He had come to pick up Feng Yun to go to the competition that was today. Feng Yun glanced up and saw the old man beckoning him with a hand. Feng Yun sighed and closed his book setting it down on the counter next to him. He stood up and walked over to Feng Lei taking his hand and the two disappeared in an instant. The next instant, they were at the base of a large misty mountain. Feng Yun was confused.


    Weren''t they going to go to the competition location? If he had memorized the location correctly, then the location should be at the center of the Xu Dynasty. Furthermore, It was a large expanse of plains and grass with a grand majestic arena. This was the location of the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon Clan. Were they going to get something from the clan before departing?


    "Grandfather why are we..." Feng Yun began but was cut off abruptly by Feng Lei.


    "You will know soon. First, lets meet up with Chief Ling Sun."


    Feng Lei said ominously. He still had his smile and used the Cloudscale Sect Evasion Arts to move up the mountain. Feng Yun used his Falling Heavens Wings but, to his amazement, he found that he was still far slower than Feng Lei. They arrived at the entrance in less than an hour and approached the gates.The guards made way for the two and opened the gates. They all bowed respectfully, even to Feng Yun. News of his latent talent spread to most of the large sects in the Xu Dynasty.


    He was even more well known for his very stable temperament and was neither a spoiled brat nor a person who flaunted his status and bullied others. The Dragon clan members found that particularly admirable and showed him respect as well. Feng Yun turned his head and smiled while nodding his head. They made their way to the center of the village, where three figures could be seen there waiting.


    Two of them were stone dragons while the other as human. The two dragons were both white and black and were about two meters tall. Naturally, these two were Bai Fang and Hei Zhao. They had cheerful and embarrassed expressions on their face as they saw Feng Yun coming towards them. The human was Chief Ling Sun and he watched the duo make their way towards them. Feng Yun was puzzled. What was the reason for this meeting? Feng Lei gave Ling Sun a greeting and the chief spoke in a firm voice.


    "Haha, Yun''er. You have grown quite strong I see. Hmm, lets see Tempered Body...EIGHTH LAYER PEAK!" Ling Sun was shocked as were the two dragons next to him. They knew of the immensity of his latent talent but this was still unexpected for them.


    "Hehe, yeah but I would like to keep this secret. Anyways grandfather, the reason for calling us here?" Feng Yun replied sheepishly.


    "Ahhh. You see, the last time you came here, Bai Fang and Hei Zhao intended to give you something before you left but completely forgot as a lot of ''other things'' took over their mind." Ling Sun said narrowing his eyes at the two. The two dragons in turn smiled wryly.


    "Ehehe, yeah we forgot. Anyways, forget about that. The main thing that matters is that we''re giving it to you now."


    Bai Fang held out his hand and within it was a mysterious black scroll. Feng Lei picked it up and opened it. The moment that he opened it, his face grew dark and shock filled his eyes. He questioned the dragons harshly.


    "How the hell did something like this find its way into the Golden Tyrant Thunder God Dragon''s hands? Something of this caliber! Unbelievable!" Feng Lei''s hands shook. His facial expression was completely white, like the moon.


    "Grandfather found it while fighting a powerful demonic beast in the Immortal Fiendlands. When he killed the beast, he found that it was guarding this. Although the treasures it may yield are valuable, it is on a whole another level from us. Grandfather couldn''t even attempt it. The ancestor was hoping that we could pass it down to someone with the talent to succeed." Hei Zhao replied calmly.


    "Hmm. This should be hidden at all costs. I will keep it in the safest place in the sect."


    Feng Lei said, his expression not showing any signs of getting better. However, Feng Yun was curious. What was the scroll about? He wanted to know but if it made even the ancestor unable to do anything then it must surely be a difficult challenge.


    "Grandfather Feng, what is the contents of the scroll?" Feng Yun couldn''t hold his curiosity and questioned his grandfather.


    "I will tell you once you have reached the Asura Realm." Feng Lei answered back coolly.


    Feng Yun was shocked. The Asura Realm! If the difficulty level of the contents of the scroll truly needed that much strength then he would have to train hard. But he was even more curious as to the waves that would occur in the continent should the scroll be leaked out. Perhaps even the Mystic Sacred Realm would interfere.


    Feng Lei looked up from the scroll and decided to deliver a farewell to Ling Sun and the two senior dragons. He beckoned for Feng Yun to follow him out of the sect. They descended down the mountain and came to a stop at the base. Feng Lei turned around and gestured to Feng Yun.


    "The representatives of Cloudscale Sect and the rest of our family have arrived at the competition area. We will fly over there. However, we must make haste. I didn''t think we would spend more time here than expected."


    Feng Lei grabbed onto Feng Yun''s white jacket and the two disappeared. They reappeared in the skies flying at phenomenal speeds. Feng Yun could feel the wind rushing past him so fast that it threatened to cut him. Thanks to Feng Lei''s protection however, this was not the case. They arrived at the competition area in less than two hours. To someone under the Tyrant/Truth Realm, this could take several days. After all, the area was in the center of the Xu Dynasty. The area was a large expanse of green plains and a large dome-shaped arena could be seen in the center of the plains giving off a strong aura. The walls were over fifty meters tall and it was incredibly wide.


    It looked very similar to the Colosseum of Feng Yun''s old world. There were fifteen layers of stands circling around the fighting ground. Feng Yun marveled at the grand sight of the arena. They quickly descended and walked up to the entrance. There, Feng Luo and Ling Qian were waiting there, obviously looking very agitated. Nearby were a few representatives of the Cloudscale Sect. There were four children in total excluding Feng Yun himself. Upon seeing the duo, Feng Yun''s parents rushed towards them and Ling Qian began to give them a hard time.


    "Where have you been?! We''ve been waiting for you for some time now! We almost got everybody signed up without you."


    "Haha, daughter-in-law, do not be so agitated. We had to pick up something from Bai Fang and Hei Zhao and it was incredibly important. It just happened to take a bit more time." Feng Lei tried to calm her down. Ling Qian cooled off and said in a less angry voice.


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    "Well whatever then. Now that you''re here, go sign up and come to the stands to wait."


    She then walked off to meet Feng Luo. As Feng Yun walked over to the registration counter, he felt the eyes of envy and disdain coming from the other representatives. They obviously didn''t think much of him and thought he was only treated well because of his social status.


    Feng Yun merely snorted and let out a bit of killing intent which snaked its way to them stealthily. Upon feeling it''s oppressive power, they shook in fear and retracted their rude gazes. This served as a warning. Do not think of me as someone you can so carelessly insult.


    Feng Yun controlled his killing intent back to himself and signed up. He walked up to the stands and as he was ascending up, he met face to face with a black haired, evil eyed boy who walked with an intense arrogance within him. This was Mo Han of course. The Blood Demon Sect and the Cloudscale Sect had a deep enmity so tensions were high. Upon seeing Feng Yun, he let out a sneer.


    "It appears that Young Master Feng actually showed up. Does Young Master Feng not fear losing face?"


    "Ho, Young Master Mo. What a coincidence seeing you here. I never would have thought that you would actually appear here. Young Master Mo, I must let you know that it is incredibly dangerous for a boy who hasn''t even grown his wee to an inch to come to this tournament. As for face, who needs face when you have power? Take care of your health Young Master Mo."


    Feng Yun had a cam and innocent smile on his face and insulted Mo Han without holding anything back. He waked past Mo Han and placed a hand on his shoulder. Mo Han''s expression changed to that of pure indignation. He whirled around to see Feng Yun in his white jacket with golden linings on it ascending the stairs with a calm smile on his face.


    "You...I will crush you into the ground like the mewling whelp that you are, Feng Yun."


    Mo Han threatened. Upon hearing this, Feng Yun slightly chuckled and sat next to his grandfather with an amused smile on his face. Mo Han''s face turned red but he chose not to pursue it and went to his own seat. I will destroy you in the arena myself, Mo Han thought to himself.


    A figure appeared behind Feng Yun and put his hand on Feng Yun''s shoulder. Feng Yun whipped his head around to see who was it and was met with a gentle and warm smile. He had golden colored hair and azure eyes. He had a face that was very feminine but his eyes reflected a fierceness that could only be understood by those of the same clan as him. Feng Yun gave the boy a warm greeting. He cupped his hands and said respectfully.


    "Young Master Ling Zi, I see you too are here today as well. I wonder what has brought on this visit?"


    This was the Ling Zi from the spirit awakening ceremony and was also the second grandson of Ling Sun. He was Feng Yun''s cousin and was known to have a very good and likeable temperament. He was not arrogant or conceited, and he was kind to those he considered friends or good people. He was very respectful and treated even those weaker than him with respect. Ling Zi let out a laugh and looked at Feng Yun with an interested gaze.


    "Haa, cousin Feng Yun. There''s no need for formalities between us. We are cousins by blood. I merely came here to visit you and happened to witness the verbal argument between you and Mo Han. I must say that cousin has a very sharp mouth." He said with admiration.


    "You praise me too much cousin Ling Zi. I intend to do more than just verbally beat him," Feng Yun coolly replied. He would naturally give respect to those that showed him respect. Ling Zi stared at him blankly for a moment and then exploded into laughter.


    "Haha...cousin Feng Yun. I admire your confidence. You are a very interesting person. I must go now. if we do meet in a fight, I wish for cousin to not go easy on me."


    He gave a small bow in which Feng Yun nodded and returned the gesture. By not going easy on an opponent, it was basically showing them respect. It meant that they deserved to face your true strength. Then, Ling Zi left, leaving him sitting in his seat. Feng Yun surveyed Ling Zi''s cultivation before he left and pondered for a bit.


    "Tempered Body Eight Layer Initial Phase huh? He is quite talented."


    Feng Yun nodded his head. His gaze then wandered to the royal lobby where the representatives of the Xu Dynasty were sitting. Three of them were members of the royal family while the other two had been personally chosen by Xu Qinzheng, current dynasty emperor. The three members of the royal family were especially arrogant. They talked with people in a very haughty tone. In particular, a boy with long golden hair that shimmered in the light. He looked a year older than Feng Yun and coldness was reflected in his eyes.


    Minutes later, a stage rose up from the ground and a green robed middle aged man stood on it. He had the character "Xu" written on the back and smiled warmly at the audience.


    "Greetings disciples of the Four Major Powers and the selected geniuses not from these powers. I, Xu Ming shall be overseeing this competition. There are twenty disciples from all of the four powers and four disciples from the previously excluded powers. This totals twenty-four disciples. These disciples will engage in two-on-two fights in the arena. The arena will be split into twelve mini arenas. Each arena will be separated from the other. There will be twelve people left. Then, we will split it into six arenas, then three arenas and then the remaining three disciples will be present. At that time, we will put two disciples against each other and depending on who wins, that disciple will fight the last disciple left for the number 1 spot. Easy to understand correct? The usage of pills are forbidden and audiences are also forbidden from intervening in the match. Severe punishment will be delivered to those who violate this rule. The match will end when one disciple has fallen unconscious or used up his/her qi. So without further ado, let the tournament begin."


    The crowd erupted in cheers and large amounts of people began to make bets about who will win. Feng Yun sat there calmly gazing at nothing. He was bored. Start the matches god damn it, he thought. He looked around trying to find Xia Qing but stopped as Xu Ming spoke once more. He began to name a bunch of matches but the ones that particularly caught Feng Yun''s attention were,


    "...Xia Qing vs. Xu Fei, Mo Han vs. Huo Chen(Cloudscale Sect), Ling Zi vs. Mu Chang(Blood Demon Sect), Xu Fangzi vs. Zhao Che(Blood Demon Sect) and Feng Yun vs. Xu Long."


    Feng Yun had a cold light in his eyes. He got up and disappeared from view reappearing on the arena stage in an instant. The crowd couldn''t believe it. This kid...how was he so fast? Even his own family was surprised. Only Feng Lei appeared calm. Both he and Ling Sun had looked at Feng Yun''s cultivation and already knew. They were as shocked as the crowd was when they had first found out.


    Feng Yun took one glance to the arena next to him and saw a young girl smiling at him. The girl had long purple hair that shimmered in the sun. She had a long ribbon attached to her free flowing hair making her all the more dazzling. Her facial features were very pretty and her eyes were a deep blue.


    She had a smile that could charm even the most powerful of minds. She is...Xia Qing? Feng Yun thought furiously. How could she change so much? She was only ten years old but she''s already so pretty?! Feng Yun shook himself out of his daze and smiled back turning to look at the opponent before him. His opponent was Xu Long, a member of the Xu Royal family.


    "Oi, kid. Get off the stage. I''ll save you some face and not injure you. Just get off or else this young master here will mess your pretty face up." Feng Yun snorted in response to this arrogant remark.


    "We will see who messes whose face up." Feng Yun said.

 Four Powers Tournament Part 2

    Feng Yun glanced at the opponent before him with disdain. As a member of the royal family of the Xu dynasty, you naturally grew up with a large amount of privileges. This causes most of them to become so conceited that they believe that they are the highest beings on the continent. Feng Yun was all too familiar with this concept. He had killed many troublemakers with that same problem. They were all very arrogant, until they had their heads lopped off.


    Xu Long appeared to be no different. I''m not even going to save him some face, Feng Yun thought. His expression turned slightly bored and he let out a deep sigh. Ignoring Xu Long''s looks of disdain towards him, Feng Yun openly looked at the fight between Xia Qing and Xu Fei. Both were beauties and nobility but they had very different personalities. Xia Qing was calm and kind to people whereas Xu Fei was overbearing and arrogant.


    These Xu Royal Family bastards, they''re all the same, he thought to himself. The battle appeared to be going very easy. Xia Qing and Xu Fei traded blows at an extremely fast pace, shocking people into disbelief. Their movements were unnaturally quick so both of them must have trained in an agility skill.


    Xia Qing condensed qi into her fingertips and her right hand turned into one which contained a fiery aura that looked as if it could burn everything. Xu Fei''s eyes narrowed and immediately, upon sensing the danger of the fist used a defensive skill with sixty percent of her qi concentrated into it.


    Great Stone Entrapment.


    Some yellow earth like qi came out and surrounded Xu Fei''s body and defended against the fist perfectly. Xu Fei sneered at Xia Qing as the fist did not create any pain whatsoever and she struck out at the latter''s unguarded head. However, when her fist connected with Xia Qing''s body, she was shocked to see that it was only an after image and Xia Qing was in fact right behind her.


    Panicking, Xu Fei tried to turn around but was too late. Another fist rained down upon her exposed back this time filled with a frozen cold like qi. This was the combination of both fire and ice qi that was granted by the Icefire Emperor Eagle. Even Feng Yun would have a slightly hard time dealing with this synchronization. Xu Fei''s back lurched and a fresh mouthful of blood sprayed about. On the stands, Xu Qinzheng''s face turned grim but he knew that he could not violate the rules. She jumped off from her original position and landed a couple meters away from Xia Qing, clutching her stomach in pain. She glared at Xia Qing fiercely all traces of her beauty lost in her rage.


    "Bitch, you dare to hit this princess. I''ll return this one thousand times over!"


    Earth Tiger King Spirit!


    A layer of earth qi began to surround her and her appearance drastically changed. She had her original body with the aura of a fierce Earth Tiger King emerging from her body. It let out a roar which reverberated throughout the audience and especially Xia Qing who was closest to her. Xu Fei gained claws with talon like nails as well as thin slits in her eyes making her look like a genuine tiger. The Earth Tiger King was a very rare type of spirit and had the ability to control the element of earth when the wielder reached the Truth Realm. It had amazing raw power and a rock hard defense. A true king of the earth! Xia Qing narrowed her eyes as she stared at the now transformed Xu Fei. Then, Xu Fei leaped off of the ground and flung her claws at Xia Qing. How fast, Xia Qing thought and subconsciously tried to move away but found that she couldn''t escape the full range of the attack.


    The sleeves of her right arm''s clothing were cleanly torn off and revealed a creamy white and jade like skin that dazzled Feng Yun and the surrounding audiences a bit. At the same time, the ribbon in her hair also fell to the ground and an explosive rise in power began to emanate from her. The illusion of a large king like eagle appeared opening it''s wide blue and red wings to everyone. It had a crown like organ built into its forehead and within its eyes held an immense amount of pride and king lie aura. The scene made everyone inhale deep breaths. This was the presence of the Ice Fire Emperor Eagle. How majestic!


    The illusion then swirled until it was absorbed into Xia Qing''s body and her appearance began to make a change as well. Her eyes which were originally complete azure, Her hair had bluish reddish tints on them as well. A crystal like mark embedded itself within her forehead, the same exact one on the Ice Fire Emperor eagle''s forehead. Flames and ice surrounded her in both sides and enveloped her like they were in embrace. Xia Qing''s beauty at this moment could be said to be at the peak. Just a little older and countless men would fight over her in a war. At this moment, she gave off the aura of a Tempered Body 8th layer mid phase cultivator after transformation. She walked calmly but every single one of her steps seemed to shake the earth. Xu Fei roared at Xia Qing and released her power.


    First Spirit Ability - Earth Splitting War Cut.


    She appeared in front of Xia Qing and sliced towards Xia Qing. The claw slice seemed to carry an immense amount of pressure and qi and could probably kill most people of the lower Tempered Body 8th layer phase. However, Xia Qing didn''t look the least bit scared. She smiled and a wall of combined ice and fire swirled about completely blocking the attack and absorbing the qi from the attack.


    First spirit ability - Ice Fire Congruence Wall!


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    Xu Fei looked at the wall in shock, and then at Xia Qing in terror.


    "Im... Im...Impossible! You shouldn''t be able to block that attack! No, I am unable to accept this. I cannot possibly be weaker than a bitch that isn''t even from the Four Major powers. Die, Xia Qing!"


    Second Spirit Ability - Earth Splitting War Cry.


    The attack that Xu Fei used just now was a soul attack. It seemed that she too had knowledge of these things other than Feng Yun. Xia Qing furrowed her eyebrows for a moment, but then reverted back to her usual calm expression. As the approaching soul energy got closer, Xia Qing had a firm look in her eyes.


    "It seems I must end this quickly."


    Second Spirit Ability - Ice Fire Combustive Blast!


    Xia Qing''s hands shook and they pressed together to make a large orb that glowed both blue and red. The orb expanded and gave off an immense pressure in the face of the soul attack. Xia Qing released the orb and it went flying like a meteorite instantly breaking past the soul attack, to everyone''s shock. But it did not stop there. It went further and knocked into Xu Fei launching her body faster than she could see into the wall of the arena. She dropped her head to the ground and laid there, clearly injured and unconscious. Xu Ming announced through the speaker in a loud and shaky voice.


    "Well, um... it appears that the winner for this match is Xia Qing!"


    The audience was silent and the Xu Dynasty Emperor was tapping his finger on the arms rest next to him uncontrollably. He was slightly agitated. After all, his own children had lost. How could he not feel some shame? He concealed it to himself though. Hmph, at least Xu Long would regain some of his lost face.


    Xia Qing stood up with a smile on her face, the features from the Ice Fire Emperor Eagle gone and back to her normal appearance. She waved to Feng Yun, who had completely ignored his own opponent''s blabbering and smiled sweetly. Feng Yun felt his heart flutter for a moment before she walked off. His thoughts were interrupted by Xu Long, who was red faced and trying to get his attention for the last five minutes.


    "Oi, you. Pay attention to young master here. God damn it, you''re not paying attention to ME?! Die Feng Yun." He lunged at Feng Yun using a high level martial skill to try to destroy him in an instant. Feng Yun snorted and glanced at him in disdain.


    "Bastard, you interrupted my beautiful thoughts. Go to hell."


    To Feng Yun, Xu Long''s attack was going extremely slow. He didn''t even put Xu Long into his eyes and was quite ticked off that Xu Long disturbed his very happy thoughts. Feng Yun dodged slightly as Xu Long''s body went beside him and extended his legs in a sidekick at Xu Long''s waist sending his body flying and his waist bone being broken. That one kick knocked him unconscious and what was even scarier was that Feng Yun had the exact same expression the whole time that they fought...which was about thirty seconds.


    Everyone''s mouths dropped down in shock. Who as Xu Long? He was the second son of Xu Qinzheng and at the Tempered Body Seventh layer peak stage. He was a force to be reckoned with yet Feng Yun wiped him off the stage with a single sidekick. This was simply unfathomable. Even Xia Qing, who had done a marvelous performance herself looked at him in surprise and admiration. Xu Qinzheng''s attitude became several times more agitated but he still miraculously managed to calm himself down. It''s okay. At least we still have Fang''er, he thought. Xu Ming announced the winner with some awkwardness. Two members of his family had been defeated now. As a member of the Xu Family, how could he not feel some embarrassment?


    "The winner of this match is...er...Feng Yun of the Cloudscale Sect."


    The crowd was silent and still had their mouths open. All of the Feng family''s expressions were that of surprise all except for Feng Lei who looked serene. This isn''t even a small percentage of Feng Yun''s power, he thought.


    "To remind those who have forgotten, the rewards of the tournament are as follows. The third place will receive a Qi Yuan Fruit. Second place will receive a low grade spiritual weapon. Finally, first place will receive a Xiantian Pellet. I forgot to announce this at the beginning of the tournament." Xu Ming said quite embarrassingly.


    Feng Yun nodded his head while heading back to his seat. A Qi Yuan fruit could help cultivators condense qi faster for a limited time and be able to make a breakthrough during this period of time. A low grade spiritual tool is a tool that is specially forged using spiritual energy and can be quite powerful at crucial moments. They were helpful to anyone under the Tyrant Realm or Truth realm but were hindrances to the truly powerful experts.


    Lastly was the Xiantian pellet. This helped someone who was at the Tempered Body 9th layer peak stage to break through to the Xiantian realm much faster. What would rake two years to accomplish could be done within one or even a few months if you''re lucky. This was Feng Yun''s main goal. He needed that pellet for when he reached the Tempered Body 9th Layer Peak. Xu Ming cleared his throat.


    "Ahem. Out of the twenty four disciples that came here, only twelve remain. We shall start the next phase of the tournament. Congratulations on making it this far. Good luck to the disciples that survived this round and are in the next."

 Four Powers Tournament Part 3

    Hey guys. I was out shopping the whole day so I could not update any chapters. Sorry about that. Here''s a longer one as an apology. Once the weekend is over, I''ll have to go back to my usual schedule of one chapter every two days. Anyways, here it is.


    EDIT: All grammatical errors and weird sentences corrected. Hopefully. There were a lot of problems with this chapter.


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    Feng Yun glanced at the remaining twelve participants. They were quite good as far as he was concerned. Three disciples of Cloudscale Sect, two Disciples of the Xu Dynasty, three from the Blood Demon Sect, two from the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon clan, Xia Family''s Xia Qing, and Lei Family''s Lei Zhuo. Feng Yun wasn''t very interested in much of these people except for Xia Qing, Ling Zi, Mo Han and Xu Fangzi. He merely watched as Xu Ming paired the remaining twelve people together.


    After the twelve matches were over, they wouldn''t give any break and would immediately start the next six matches. Feng Yun was paired with one of the members of the Blood Demon Sect. Surprisingly, he was Mo Han''s elder brother, Mo Kai. His cultivation was of the Tempered Body Eighth Layer Mid Phase. He wielded a Evil Demonic Bear spirit which was very good in terms of offensive power and very tyrannical. Unfortunately for him however, he was facing Feng Yun, who didn''t care what spirit he had. Mo Kai was the elder version of his younger brother Mo Han, full of arrogance and pride. Feng Yun walked up to the stage calmly and didn''t pay attention to Mo Kai''s haughty demeanor.


    His snow white jacket glistened in the sun and his handsome features were illuminated for the whole audience to see. However, despite the strength that he had displayed, everyone thought that he would surely lose today. After all, in his fight against Xu Long, he used the strength of a Tempered Body Seventh Layer Peak stage. This was simply not enough to be the opponent of Mo Kai. In response to this outlook, Feng Yun wore a look of confidence and had the aura of a war god that could decimate anything in his path. Mo Kai on the other hand seemed relax and lazy and snorted coldly before harshly telling Feng Yun.


    "You...Feng Yun. You dared to humiliate my little brother and attempt to get away with it. I''m afraid that can''t happen now can it? Relax,I won''t hurt you too much, I''ll just ruin your cultivation!"


    Mo Kai leaped off of the ground and a rush of blood red mist spurted out almost engulfing Feng Yun in the aura. Mo Kai jumped at him and attempted to land a palm strike against his body. He aimed towards the area where the dantian was located trying to sever the connection. Ling Qian jumped out of her seat eyes flaring and ready to murder Mo Kai but a fierce glare from Feng Lei made her sit down once more.


    Fend Yun merely let out a sneer and waved his hand. A gust of wind shot out and assaulted Mo Kai harshly making Mo Kai suffer a few cuts. He looked slightly shocked because he didn''t think that Feng Yun had the power to hurt him. He regained his composure but was a little too late.


    Raiding Thunder Palm!


    Feng Yun appeared behind Mo Kai and prepared to execute his attack. Deftly, he launched the fist against Mo Kai''s back making him vomit a mouthful of blood and indignation flare within his eyes. Mo Kai whirled around and delivered a heavy palm strike filled with blood red qi that not many people would be willing to take head on. Feng Yun closed both of his eyes and waited for the fist to land there. The crowd was shocked. What was he planning to do? Was he just going to give up and let it come to him? Who would be crazy enough to just accept a fist of that strength?


    "Haha, Feng Yun. It seems that you have resigned yourself to failure. Die then!" Mo Kai laughed coldly but surprisingly Feng Yun didn''t budge at all. He opened his eyes and a smile crept onto his face.


    "Something so weak like that, threaten me? You must be joking!"


    Feng Yun reached out with his alms in an instant and caught the fist within the palm. The blood red qi had dispersed and only a normal fist was left there. The crowd''s mouths dropped to the ground. He caught the fist of a Tempered body 8th Layer Mid phase so easily. Feng Yun put pressure on Mo Kai''s hand and cracking noises began sounding. After a few seconds, the cracking sounds grew more intense and Feng Yun completely broke the hand. Mo Kai howled in pain and the Blood Demon Sect members cringed from the sight. A tyrannical energy began to emanate from Mo Kai''s body and caused Feng Yun to let go. The former grasped his hand in pain as he glared venomously at Feng Yun''s body.


    "BASTARD!!! I''ll kill you for this!"


    Evil Demonic Bear Spirit!


    The illusion of a blood red bear appeared behind Mo Kai with a threatening glare at Feng Yun who decided to just disregard it completely. Feng Yun stretched out his arms and sighed. This caused Mo Kai to be further enraged and he shouted at Feng Yun.


    "Hmph, the acting that you''re doing is quite good but let''s see if you can still act so arrogant after I knock you to the ground!"


    First spirit ability - Seven Blood Illusionary Claws!


    Mo Kai lashed out with a burst of blood red qi. Seven claws made out of the qi approached him at terrifying speeds. They surrounded every direction and were closing in on Feng Yun''s body.


    "Oh? This is a good control based attack. But it lacks too much in power. If it was anyone else, they might survive but with heavy injuries. However, your opponent is me. I''m afraid that having me as your opponent was your worst luck."


    Golden Tyrant Thunder God Dragon spirit first ability - Wind Transferrer!


    Feng Yun unleashed his spirit and an incredibly oppressive qi fell onto Mo Kai. The aura and illusion of a golden scaled dragon that was over fifty meters tall filled the atmosphere and looked down upon the crowd with a proud gaze. Heavens! Was this the strength of the ancestor of the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon clan? The dragon clan members in the audience looked at the dragon with awe inspired gazes and some bowed their heads to the figure. Surprisingly, most of the elders kowtowed to the illusion making many people stare at them. They did not care however.


    Many felt admiration to Feng Yun for having gained such a spirit. Xu Fangzi narrowed his eyes at this illusion. He might be a little trouble, he thought. Mo Han''s face was even more ugly. He had attended the ceremony with Feng Yun and had seen his spirits but he had not thought that Feng Yun would be able to make them so powerful this fast. He didn''t know that Feng Yun had not even used 25% of his power. This was due mostly to the Spiritual Energy Pool that he had bathed in. Spiritual energy had properties that, when absorbed by spirits, could make them rise in power. He had bathed in it for months so naturally, his spirits were very powerful.


    Feng Yun''s eyes flashed and Mo Kai couldn''t tell where he was. The Wind Transferrer ability was an extremely useful agility technique and could appear directly behind his opponent delivering a crushing blow. Mo Kai frantically searched around for Feng Yun''s figure to no avail. Upon realizing where he was, he attempted to block the attack but was too late. Feng Yun was suspended in the air and lifted up his foot. He then said with an indifferent voice.


    Raiding Thunder Palm condensed version - Raiding Thunder Kick!


    Feng Yun''s foot flashed with an extremely powerful and tyrannical lightning qi and slammed itself against Mo Kai''s head sending him flying into the barrier that separated the matches from each other. His eyes rolled back into his head and he collapsed, obviously unconscious and suffering heavy injuries. The crowd stared blankly. Their eyes then grew wide. The aura that he had released was that of a Tempered Body 8th layer cultivator. He had been hiding his strength throughout the matches! Feng Yun was still hiding his strength however.


    Feng Yun smiled and his white jacket fluttered as he swiftly left the stage. Officials from the Xu Dynasty picked up the body of Mo Kai and dragged him off the stage. Feng Yun glanced at the other matches and saw that Xia Qing, Ling Zi, Mo Han, Xu Fangzi, and Xu Sheng(The other remaining member of the Xu Dynasty'' s royal family) had survived the trial. Ling Zi and Xia Qing smiled at him warmly while Mo Han and Xu Fangzi held evil gazes. Xu Ming cleared his throat and spoke.


    "The last six disciples are now chosen. We shall begin the next set of matches. They shall go as follows. Xia Qing vs. Xu Sheng, Mo Han vs. Feng Yun, and Ling Zi vs. Xu Fangzi. Please proceed to your arenas." Xu Ming''s voice sounded out and decided the new match ups.


    Feng Yun sighed as he looked at Ling Zi. He had the worst luck. Ling Zi was at the Tempered Body 8th layer mid phase and could not fight against Xu Fangzi. Ling Zi nodded back but the fierceness in his eyes did not diminish. Evidently, he wouldn''t go down without a fight. Xia Qing would most likely win her fight as her opponent was only a Tempered Body 8th layer initial phase cultivator. As for Feng Yun''s fight, he would utterly destroy Mo Han. He would make sure of that. Mo Han stared at him with a mocking gaze and stepped onto the arena.


    "Hmph, you think that just because you''re at the Tempered Body 8th layer, that I''m not either? BOOM!" Mo Han''s qi thickened and began to grow rapidly shooting past the seventh layer to the eighth layer initial phase and finally stopped at the mid phase. The crowd and the Xu Dynasty were astonished. He too had been hiding his strength. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes. Evidently, Mo Han had hid his power as well. Looks like the information was wrong.


    "Haha, young master Mo. You truly have advanced to the Tempered Body 8th layer mid phase. How powerful. I''m afraid that... it won''t be enough to stop me." Feng Yun''s eyes flashed and his multicolored eyes grew ever brighter. Mo Han snickered at this.


    "Hmph, all big talk from a whelp with no strength. Haaaa!!!"


    Mo Han leaped at Feng Yun and blood red qi similar to Mo Kai''s appeared except much stronger. Feng Yun frowned. He dared to threaten him with this amount of strength? Feng Yun summoned qi in his right hand and clashed with the blood red qi. At first, it looked as if Mo Han was winning, but Feng Yun began to win over the battle of qi slowly and slowly until Mo Han was pushed back.


    Mo Han glared at him and five illusionary fists popped up in front of Feng Yun. Feng Yun, with a wave of his hand dispersed the illusions but not before noticing the fist that shot out from the illusions towards his chest. Feng Yun let it connect and prepared a barrier centered around his chest. Mo Han''s fist connected but did not appear to do any damage. It was like hitting a rock wall. Mo Han was shocked and tried to retract his fist but it was held form tight by Feng Yun''s hand. He frantically attempted to break free and eventually did...hard. Feng Yun side kicked him and he flew back a few meters before stopping himself with his feet. Mo Han''s eyes flared and he yelled at Feng Yun.


    "You little...! Taste my power."


    Blood Demon Sect Arts - Tyrannical Illusionary Sword!


    Mo Han materialized a blood red sword whose aura seemed to dominate the air with its qi. Mo Rei, Mo Han''s father, nodded in approval. The sword was one of their finest sect arts. It could not be defeated so easily. How will you defend yourself from this, Feng Yun?


    The sword had  flew directly at Feng Yun defying all speed and seemed to cut through air. Feng Yun looked at it grimly as it approached. He stepped up to it and, with his fist cut it in half. It was like butter, he thought. However, the sword''s two halves converged on Feng Yun and drew close. Feng Yun was alarmed. These swords could reconnect. No, that wasn''t the main point. The swords carried an explosive power. Shit, he thought. As the swords nearly met him, a deafening explosion sounded outwards.


    "Haha, you like that Feng Yun? This is the price you pay for having offended me!" Mo Han laughed and turned around to leave the stage. A strange voice came from behind and stopped him however.


    "Ho? My corpse young master Mo? That is very funny considering you''re the one about to be lying on the floor."


    Feng Yun emerged from the explosion almost unscathed. He had a few tears in his white jacket but he had no internal injuries. He didn''t look tired at all in the slightest. Mo Han stared at him in terror. The audience had their mouths agape. The look on Mo Rei''s face was especially good. Mo Han spoke while stuttering.


    "H...How? You should have been heavily i...i...injured from that attack. You''re barely even touched!"


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    "Hmph, that attack? It was completely flawed. Too slow and far too less power. My personal defense after assimilating the dragon spirit within me is enough to stop that attack of yours."


    Feng Yun snorted in disdain. The attack was actually terrifyingly fast and powerful but Feng Yun was too strong and it seemed like child''s play to him. Mo Han sensed the danger behind Feng Yun''s expression and resolved himself. His gaze suddenly became much more evil than before.


    Devil''s Judgement Spear!


    Mo Han brought out a large pitch black spear that released a powerful aura. It seemed to carry the wrath of the devil itself. Feng Yun was curious as to the spear '' s power. Mo Han spoke arrogantly.


    "Now that you''ve forced me to use this, good luck in hell!"


    First Spirit Ability - Devil Overlord Spear Throw!


    Mo Han threw the spear at Feng Yun who immediately attempted to block it. It was not so simple however. The spear completely shattered his qi defense layer and moved towards him. Not good, Feng Yun thought. He tried to dodge out of the way but found himself get a wound on his shoulder as the spear nearly punctured it. The spear then flew back into Mo Han''s hands as it finished its attack.


    Blood was flowing freely from Feng Yun''s shoulder but he didn''t mind it. He stared seeming expressionless at Mo Han''s spear. It was quite powerful, that throw of his. However, it had to have used a large amount of qi. Mo Han slightly panted and his expression had a little delight as he saw the wound he had inflicted. Feng Yun circulated his qi into his wound and with a jolt. The blood stopped flowing outwards upon being exposed to his qi. He then stood straight and let out a breath of fresh air.


    "I''ll get a little serious now."


    Qi began to flow outwards towards Mo Han and almost suffocated him from the large amount. Feng Yun adopted the aura of a demon looked as if he would kill everything that stood in his way. His Dragon spirit began to release a lot more energy and Feng Yun''s gaze grew sharper. Before, he had been holding back but now, he released some of his stored energy. Mo Han was growing ever wary by the minute so he decided to end this battle once and for all.


    Devil''s Judgement Spear Second Spirit Ability - Cross Blood Seeker!


    Mo Han threw the spear with even more intensity than his first spirit ability. The characteristics of this spear throw were that it could home in on targets and never stop seeking them as long as there was a wound that the spear inflicted prior to the attack. Thus was evidently shown when Feng Yun dodged to the left and the spear followed him. Mo Han laughed on the inside. You have surprised me many times. I''d like to see how you escape the seeking of my spear.


    Feng Yun however, had no intention of stopping it from seeking him. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes upon realizing that the spear. Then, he let out a smile and released an oppressive aura on the spear. The spears movements slowed a little but showed no intention of stopping. Feng Yun turned around and waited for the spear to come to him. The audience was confused. What was he trying to do?


    "Golden Tyrant Thunder God Dragon Spirit First Spirit Ability - Golden Lotus Claw!"


    He held out his palms and placed spiritual energy within it transforming it into a five petaled lotus which had the shape of a large dragon claw and clashed against the spear. The spear tried to break through and failed. Feng Yun''s dragon claw suppressed the spear to the extent that it stopped moving and dropped to the floor from the air. Mo Han''s mouth dropped open and terror flashed in his eyes. The reaction was mostly the same for the audience as well. He stopped the spear and caused it to completely surrender. How powerful! What did the Rabid Wasteland and Black Horn Mountain do to Feng Yun for him to grow to this extent? This was the thought that echoed through the minds of Feng Yun''s family.


    Mo Han at this moment was almost out of qi and he was in a very bad spot. Do I have to use that spirit? Mo Han was furiously thinking and the only solution to defeating Feng Yun was using the other spirit. Mo Han cringed at the thought of using it. He resolved himself as Feng Yun was looking his way. Although the side effects were horrifying, it would be very worth it if he managed to defeat Feng Yun. He had completely disregarded the fact that Feng Yun had three spirits and all of them were powerful.


    "You forced me to do this! Do not blame me for what happens next?"


    Beserker Devil Divine ability!


    Instantly his body was enveloped in a dark qi and his eyes had turned completely red. His face had darkened somewhat and black veins could be seen along his forehead. He let out a roar and seemed to look as well as feel like a demon. Feng Yun looked at the newly transformed Mo Han with wonder and curiosity but not the least bit of fear. He had seen scenes far scarier than this before. He was already aware that Mo Han still had his second spirit, his divine ability. Feng Yun had researched a little into it and found out that it was wielded by a demon that existed ten-thousand years ago. He used it to utterly decimate his enemies with his rage and struck fear into everyone that he used it on.


    Feng Yun wasn''t too clear on the powers that this divine ability granted. Divine ability spirits, unlike normal spirits, did not have spirit abilities. They were characteristics adapted into the users body. It was a part of the user so to speak. Feng Yun did not have a divine ability. Well, he wasn''t sure yet. After all, he still had three spirits that he didn''t know about. The Beserker Devil divine ability granted boundless stamina and offensive power as well as a devil like qi that threatened and degraded the opponent''s strength a little. Mo Han clearly did not have the most control over the ability and because of that, there would be painful side effects. Feng Yun shook his head and merely smiled as Mo Han yelled in fury.


    "HAAAAA! I''ll kill you. I''ll tear apart your organs and drink your blood!"


    Mo Han said. But the voice was replaced by that of a demonic voice. It was as if he was possessed. He rushed at Feng Yun with power surging out of his palms.


    "That''s a nice divine ability you got there. Too bad you suck at controlling it. I''m afraid that this will be too easy. Prepare to lose Mo Han."


    Feng Yun said fearlessly. Mo Han merely launched a fist at him which Feng Yun skillfully dodged. It seems Mo Han had lost his wits as well. Mo Han launched a kick up at Feng Yun in which he used his Dragon qi to counter. He launched a few kicks of his own which did indeed connect but Mo Han had unlimited stamina and could not be affected by it. Feng Yun still smiled.


    "Haha. I get it now. Your ability causes you to lose your reasoning in exchange for strength but once woken up to reason, you''ll lose all your powers. Then the side effects will come. In that case---" Feng Yun ran up to Mo Han and dodged one of his fists as he came close to Mo Han''s ear. "A little wake up call should do you some good."


    Raiding Thunder Palm condensed version - Raiding Thunder Clap!


    A boom sounded from his hands and invaded Mo Han''s ears. The lightning qi jolted him from his ability and the side effects. Mo Han began to convulsed and clutch his chest rapidly. He was clawing at it and screams erupted from him. Poor guy, Feng Yun thought. I might as well pit him out of his misery. Feng Yun slammed his foot against Mo Han''s head and he immediately fell unconscious while tumbling through the arena at the same time. He then came to a stop. The crowd watching Feng Yun''s battle was silent. They then erupted into cheers. However, one person was not so happy.


    "FENG YUN YOU BASTARD!!! WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO TO MY SON!!!"


    Mo Rei stood up and yelled at the top of his lungs. He flew towards Feng Yun and stretched out his hand in an attempt to grab him. It seems Mo Rei had gone insane from seeing his son lose. Feng Yun stared at him with indifference. A figure flew past Feng Yun and stopped Mo Rei''s advance with his own qi. He had a small smile on his face but a fierceness that threatened to kill anyone that touched Feng Yun. This was Feng Luo.


    "Touch him and you anger the whole Cloudscale sect.  Mo Rei, you have already broken the rules of the competition. Go back to your seat." Feng Luo said firmly.


    "That boy heavily injured my son! He did something to him. He clearly cheated. My son could be near death. How are you going to take responsibility for that huh? Get out of my way Feng Luo." Mo Rei retorted.


    "Hmph, old man you need a new pair of eyes. Mo Han was a weakling. He didn''t know how to control his divine ability and thus harmed himself. Even if he was near death, who would care? Trash like him don''t deserve to live! Mo Rei, haven''t you already shamed yourself enough. You''ve completely lost all face available to you so you try to kill me? Despicable."


    Feng Yun came and interjected into the argument. His words were incredibly sharp and precise. None could retort his words but few would dare to do what he did today.


    "Shut up little boy. I will rip your skin and---" Mo Rei was about to say something but was interrupted by Xu Qinzheng.


    "SHUT UP MO REI! If you continue to blabber this nonsense again, I will personally remove you and the Blood Demon Sect from the competition completely. Sit down, all of you."


    Although Mo Rei was reluctant, he went and sat down at his chair with a foul expression on his face. After all, who could resist the orders of an Asura Realm expert. I have to get rid of that boy soon, he thought evilly.


    Xu Ming announced that Feng Yun was the winner of the match and the crowd cheered. Feng Yun looked to see if Xia Qing and Ling Zi were done with their fights. Xia Qing was sitting in her seat smiling sweetly at Feng Yun. Feng Yun smiled back and looked towards the arena where Ling Zi was fighting Xu Fangzi. He was shocked. Ling Zi was kneeling on one knee clutching his arm. Blood was covering his robes and streamed down his face. His feminine face was focused and concentrated but he was incredibly exhausted. Opposite him was Xu Fangzi. He stood there with his brown hair streaking past his face. He looked at Ling Zi with indifference.


    Compared to Ling Zi, he was barely injured. Aside from his shirt being slightly torn, he looked absolutely fine. Ling Zi had brought out his spirit a long time ago but was still helpless in the face of Xu Fangzi''s spirit. Ling Zi possessed the Heavenly Wrathwyrm which possessed astonishing defense and offensive power. On op of that, it held incredible agility. In terms of strength, it was only second to Feng Yun''s dragon spirit. The heavenly aura that surrounded Ling Zi had diminished bit by bit. Ling Zi stood up and glared defiantly at Xu Fangzi. He let out a deep breath and said to Xu Fangzi.


    "I may have lost today, but I do not feel regret. Take my strongest attack!"


    Second spirit ability - Wrath Tyrant Roar!


    Ling Zi opened his mouth while the illusion of a large yellow dragon appeared behind him. A deafening roar sounded and Xu Fangzi still looked calm. The roar was a soul attack and targeted Xu Fangzi''s soul however Xu Fangzi had countermeasures.


    "Hmph, it''s too bad for you that I have a defense for this type of thing."


    Demon Chief Scythe First Spirit Ability - Demon Protection Seal!


    Xu Fangzi brought out his scythe which was extremely dark and contained a red flame like qi to it. An illusionary shield appeared around him and the roar dissipated as it hit the shield. Ling Zi coughed up some blood and smiled a little. He glanced behind him and saw Feng Yun looking at him, slightly worried. Ling Zi gave him a nod and fell unconscious on the floor. Feng Yun stared at him for a minute and resolved himself to defeat Xu Fangzi. Moments later, Xu Ming announced that Xu Fangzi was the winner and that the next set of matches was about to begin.


    "The last couple matches will commense soon. I would like to congratulate the three who made it this far. Xia Qing, Feng Yun and Xu Fangzi. No matter what place you get, you will all receive something. Good luck on the last two matches." Xu Ming bowed and proceeded to begin the last match up.


    "The semifinal match shall be: Feng Yun vs. Xia Qing. Please step up to the arena." Feng Yun was shocked upon hearing those words. Would he have to fight her? He looked at Xia Qing who looked surprised as well. She appeared confused and hesitant. What would they do?

 Four Powers Tournament Part 4

    Alright people, here is the conclusion to the four powers tournament arc. Hope you liked it. There will be plenty of new arcs in the future as I have come up with a bunch of ideas. Anyways, enjoy.


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    Feng Yun didn''t know what to do. He didn''t want to fight Xia Qing but he desperately needed that Xiantian pellet if he was going to grow stronger as fast as he could. He let out a sigh and stepped onto the arena floor with hesitation. He waited for Xia Qing to come up however, she showed no signs of coming. After awhile, Xu Ming became impatient.


    "Xia Qing, if you do not enter the arena stage, then this forfeit shall be counted as your loss."


    Xia Qing''s reply was cool and natural. It was as if she had already been prepared for this outcome.


    "No need. I concede this match and the rest of the tournament. I will take the third place prize upon the end of the tournament."


    The crowd was astonished. She just gave up on second place? She had the potential to beat Feng Yun and receive second place. They, however didn''t know that Feng Yun still held back some of his strength whilst Xia Qing used up almost one hundred percent of hers.


    Feng Yun was confused. Why would she do this? Could it be because she was bored and didn''t want to take part in the tournament? No, impossible. That wasn''t her character.


    "Xia Qing, if I may ask, why have you decided to concede this match?" Feng Yun said. Xia Qing turned around and smiled at him wryly. She then spoke.


    "Feng Yun, you must be joking if you want me to fight you. Against a monster like you, how can I hope to win? I have acknowledged your strength and chosen to admit defeat. However, you must defeat Xu Fangzi alright?" Xia Qing said and lightly bowed. She then turned around and went to her seat ignoring the gazes of the audience.


    Her family members were not unhappy. Rather, they were very pleased with the outcome of the tournament. It was far more than what they had expected. Xia Qing had a newfound pride in herself and carried her head much higher despite forcing herself to forfeit.


    Feng Yun nodded his head at her question and then locked gazes with Xu Fangzi. The latter seemed to totally forget him while Febg Yun naturally did the same. Hmph, even if he grasps special methods, he is still only at the ninth layer of the Tempered Body. Xu Ming cleared his throat and spoke once more.


    "Ahem... in light of Xia Qing''s concession, the final match of the tournament shall happen shortly. This fight shall decided who receives the Xiantian pill which will bring a cultivator of the ninth layer directly to the Xiantian realm. These would normally cost an enormous sum of money even for the Xu Dynasty. Please fight your hardest for it!"


    The battle between the two geniuses was going to begin. Currently, Xu Fangzi was at the Tempered Body 9th layer and was stronger than ordinary cultivators of the same level. It would not be easy but it wouldn''t be so hard either. Feng Yun was younger than Xu Fangzi by one year and had much more talent than him as well as a godly cultivation technique. He would definitely not lose. Feng Yun and Xu Fangzi stepped onto the stage and stood opposite each other. Tensions could be felt as each side of the stage wanted to suppressed the other.


    Xu Fangzi released the aura of the Tempered Body 9th Layer fast and spread it around Feng Yun. Feng Yun retaliated with his own qi which was not one whit lower than Xu Fangzi''s. Xu Qinzheng raised his eyebrows. Although this boy had not reached the 9th Layer yet, he was still unaffected by Xu Fangzi''s raw power.


    "Hmmm. Xu Fangzi, I hope for a good exchange of pointers. Let us go all out." Feng Yun said respectfully while bowing. These were just external formalities but on the inside he was laughing. Xu Fangzi snorted coldly and replied.


    "Hmph, I only go all out on those that are strong enough. Make me use my full strength and I''ll acknowledge you. There is a very low chance you can do this though."


    He was being incredibly arrogant and overbearing. Feng Yun''s beautiful smile did not waver but on the inside he was thinking. Hug your pride one last time because you will have not one speck of it after I''m done with you. Feng Yun released his aura this time not holding back. It shot up to the Tempered Body 8th layer Peak phase and stopped. The audience was no longer surprised. They had already seen so many surprises from this boy. Seeing this would not change much. Still, it was nerving that he could raise his strength to such an extent. If given a couple more months, he could very well break into the 9th Layer. It''s a shame that he had to fight Xu Fangzi now.


    Then, Xu Fangzi leaped off of the ground and swiped at Feng Yun with his finger tips which contained a fierce flame qi that could burn anything in its path. He struck out with his fingers with extreme accuracy and deadlines but Feng Yun merely continued to dodge his head out of the way of the attacks and pushed Xu Fangzi back with a kick to the chest. Surprisingly, it felt like hard rock. His material defense was not something to be taken lightly. Xu Fangzi snickered and disappeared from view. He reappeared behind Feng Yun and swung a devastating flurry of punches at him.


    Three Thousand Death Fingers!


    Xu Fangzi launched the hands full of dark and earth like qi at Feng Yun. A mid level Sage Class Skill! Even Feng Yun didn''t have one although his Twin Dragon''s Harmony Torrent could be comparable to one. As the qi approached, Feng Yun whipped around and delivered his Raiding Thunder Palm to counter the strike. It deflected the damage but it wasn''t enough to completely stop the force. After all, this was a Sage class mid phase skill. It wasn''t something that one could just so casually block.


    Feng Yun leaped back and wiped his mouth which started leaking blood. Xu Fangzi had a look of surprise on his face. He never thought that there was someone who had the power to counter a Sage class mid level skill in this whole tournament. He had used his skill to dominate Ling Zi in the previous match as well and the latter hadn''t been able to resist much at all.


    Nearby, on the stands, Xu Qinzheng was looking at his son with pride. That boy Feng Yun may be strong, but he couldn''t defeat his son. His Xu dynasty had invested a fortune on Xu Fangzi''s cultivation and had given him high class skills ever since he was born. The wealth of the Xu Dynasty was not something that a somewhat smaller sect like the Cloudscale Sect could go head to head with.


    "Looks like the outcome of the match has already been decided."


    His thoughts were mostly wrong however as Feng Yun had only been probing Xu Fangzi''s strength in the last few exchanges.


    As far as he was concerned, using his full power was not a necessity for someone like Xu Fangzi at the moment. Feng Yun kept evading Xu Fangzi''s punches and countering them with indifference. To the audience, it looked as if Feng Yun was being pushed back and slowly starting to lose but to the fighters themselves, it was quite the opposite. Xu Fangzi was starting to feel tired whereas Feng Yun was only getting started.


    Xu Fangzi made a mistake in one of his punches due to his fatigue and left a weak spot open for Feng Yun on the chest. Feng Yun, upon seeing it dodged under the punch and delivered a two fist blow filled with a compression of lightning and wind qi fused together. Xu Fangzi felt a sharp pain in his chest and an explosion take him off his feet and thrust him backwards into the barrier.


    He glared at Feng Yun, who appeared to be smiling in a mocking way.


    "Young master Xu left his chest open and I had to take the chance to hit it. Young master Xu must be more careful in the future about leaving his openings unchecked."


    Feng Yun sounded very innocent but the people all knew what he was implying. Xu Fangzi gritted his teeth and leaked out a substantial amount of killing intent. Ho, it appears he''s getting serious now, Feng Yun thought. Xu Fangzi stood up with difficulty and clutching his chest. He coughed out a mouthful of blood and said to Feng Yun.


    "I''ll kill you...you bastard. You actually forced me to use my spirit against a trash like you. Go to hell!"


    Demon Chief Scythe!


    Xu Fangzi summoned a large scythe out of mid air and released a boundless pressure upon Feng Yun. Feng Yun wasn''t too affected as he was used to the Overlord Heaven Piercer sword''s pressure which was far greater than the likes of this puny scythe. However, it still looked slightly troublesome. It must have very good control over dark qi which made it difficult to deal with. What exactly is that scythe? he wondered. Where did it come from? His inner questions were interrupted as Xu Fangzi lunged at him with his scythe. Each one of the swings that he used were incredibly deadly and Feng Yun knew that he could not take a blow from the scythe without using his spirit else he would undoubtedly suffer heavy injuries.


    Xu Fangzi seemed to wield the scythe as if it was a part of him and used it very fluently. Even Feng Yun found it hard to counter his strikes. However, using it must take a toll on him. Xu Fangzi had black lines appearing like veins along the side of his head making its way to his pale cheeks. Every time the lines moved a bit further, his power would increase but so would his craziness. After having exchanging multiple times with Xu Fangzi, Feng Yun assimilated his Dragon spirit and was able to do some damage to Xu Fangzi.


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    Golden Tyrant Thunder God Dragon Spirit Second Spirit Ability - Lightning Whip of the Thunder God.


    Immediately twelve large golden scaled tails materialized out of aura and surrounded Feng Yun''s body. They emerged from behind him and each launched against Xu Fangzi severely damaging him and was able to bypass his defenses. Lightning Whip of the Thunder God came from a Thunder Tailed Black Leopard. It''s entire tail was made from strands of lightning and it used it as a primary offensive when it fought Feng Yun. It also made it harder for Feng Yun by using it''s claws at the same time. Feng Yun had a hard time with it and eventually used the Twin Dragon Harmony Torrent against it to kill it. The Lightning Whip of the Thunder God was a powerful offensive attack that could be used to completely overpower your opponent as well as handle multiple targets at the same time.


    Feng Yun''s lightning tails were near invincible as every time Xu Fangzi tried to cut one of the tails, another one sprouted from behind Feng Yun and continued the onslaught. Xu Qinzheng was biting his lip from anxiety. This was a truly powerful spirit ability and could be used for a variety of effects. How would his son do against that? He forgot that Xu Fangzi had not used his spirit abilities yet.


    Feng Yun raised his hand in an open palm and then clenched it as a signal for the tails. The tails all converged on Xu Fangzi in an all out combined assault. They swirled into a fusion of lightning qi and neared Xu Fangzi rapidly. Xu Fangzi stood still and raised his scythe.


    Demon Chief Scythe Second Spirit Ability - Song of Death!


    Xu Fangzi swung his scythe in a graceful motion and instantly obliterated the tails altogether. The tails could not regenerate if not one tail remained. Also, Feng Yun would have to expend a lot of qi for that. The scythe did not stop moving after having took out all the tails. It continued to swing itself in a manner of graceful motions at Feng Yun in which he skillfully dodged. Another swing came rushing at him towards his legs and he barely dodged it however, the scythe came flying at him once more the butt of the blade hitting him square in the chest. He staggered a few meters and coughed up some blood. That scythe shouldn''t possess that much power. It didn''t have that much power at the beginning. His second spirit ability must have amplified it''s power and Xu Fangzi''s own physical power itself, Feng Yun thought.


    Feng Yun stood up with some difficulty and his white jacket was torn from the arm portions and shoulder portions revealing his delicate and gleaming skin. He let out a sigh and gave a smile of confidence. The crowd was dumbfounded. How could he still have that much confidence and a smile after having taken a blow that big? How did he have any hope of beating Xu Fangzi at all? Feng Yun had still not revealed his second spirit however.


    "Old friend, the stage is set for you."


    Overlord Heaven Piercer Sword!


    Feng Yun shouted and a sword appeared out of thin air embedding itself into the ground. Upon touching the ground an enormous pressure was exerted in the surroundings and the crowd as if there was a domineering mountain placed on their heads. The sword was a katana with black and white qi orbiting it. It emitted a sharp and fierce bloodlust that had even the supreme experts present shaken out of fear. Heavens, was this a dual elemental sword spirit? It has so much pressure! It must have killed tons of people. The crowd''s thoughts were that of complete wonder and incredulity. Xu Qinzheng stared at the sword with shining eyes. So this was the rumored sword that showed up at the spirit awakening ceremony. He was curious but also deeply afraid as to the extent of his power. He wanted to see it in action but he was afraid that his son would lose because of it.


    Feng Yun placed his hand on the sword and lifted it from the ground with ease. Xu Fangzi had a look of wariness and hefted his scythe in a defensive posture. He didn''t know the extent of the power of this sword and nor did he wish to. Feng Yun smiled at his posture and relaxed himself.


    "Wow, you actually forced me to draw out my sword spirit. I must say, that last attack of yours really surprised me. Unfortunately, your moment of victory has come to an end."


    Feng Yun said coolly and he appeared behind Xu Fangzi in an instant using his Wind Transferrer ability and lashed out with his sword at his exposed back. Xu Fangzi, sensing the impending danger immediately swung his scythe around in a 180¡ã angle and met head on with the Heaven Piercer katana. Unfortunately, the power of the katana far exceeded what he had thought of and Xu Fangzi was slammed into the barrier several meters away. The explosive power that the Overlord Heaven Piercer katana used was no joke. Xu Fangzi used Song of Death to try to get the upper hand but Feng Yun merely smiled and activated his own ability.


    "Overlord Heaven Piercer katana First Spirit Ability - Overlord''s Raging Slash."


    Feng Yun pierced the katana straight through the attack and spun in the air swinging it at Xu Fangzi making him suffer serious internal injuries. Xu Fangzi was constantly coughing up blood and rasping but he still wanted to fight. He could not believe that he would lose to a mere Tempered Body 8th layer Peak Stage whelp.


    "Ahhh, I''ll kill you! I''ll fucking kill you."


    He shouted madly and furiously swung his scythe in all directions trying to get a hit on Feng Yun. His eyes were bloodshot and black lines nearly covered his eyes. Feng Yun effortlessly dodged the strikes that seemed to lack any real power and looked at Xu Fangzi with pity.


    "It seems you have already lost all of your strength. It is pointless to continue this battle. You lose Xu Fangzi."


    Overlord Heaven Piercer Sword Second Spirit Ability- Sword Blood Gravity!


    The wounds on Feng Yun''s body seemed to emit a blood red mist which then began accumulating into an astonishingly powerful gravity. The sword blood gravity completely crushed Xu Fangzi''s already severely weakened body into the ground and completely left him unconscious. Silence filed the air. The whole Xu Dynasty had their mouths agape and could not seem to comprehend what had happened.


    The rest of the powers including the Cloudscale Sect realized far earlier and began to cheer loudly. With the exception of the Blood Demon Sect of course. This event was an unprecedented event that rarely ever happened. Normally, the Xu dynasty would always get first place but this time, the situation had not gone as expected. The Xu dynasty recovered their composure but still looked upset about it. Their winning streak had suffered an upset, and naturally this was disheartening. Xu Qinzheng let out a sigh and looked at the body of his son being carried out of the arena. He didn''t expect this to be the outcome but he admired Feng Yun''s strength. He accepted this defeat with honor. Xu Ming then spoke once more.


    "Ahem. Well...er...the tournament has ended and the prizes have been allocated to the spots. Disciples that reached the top three, please receive your rewards."


    Feng Yun and Xia Qing walked over to the stage to get their rewards. Xu Fangzi was injured to badly and wasn''t in the condition to receive anything. Feng Yun went over and Xu Ming reluctantly put a small pill into his hand. The pill looked extraodinary as it had a shade of red to it and gave off a powerful energy. This was the Xiantian pellet. Feng Yun''s hand almost shook from excitement. Once he reached the 9th Layer, he could use the pill to directly break through to the Xiantian realm. Then, a whole new realm of strength would be available to him and he could continue on his path of cultivation. He walked down and saw Xia Qing smiling at him.


    "Great job beating Xu Fangzi, Feng Yun. Your strength has...well, it has astounded me. There is some time after the tournament is over. May I exchange pointers in cultivation with you later?" Xia Qing looked incredibly cute and said this with an embarrassed expression.


    "No need to be so formal. We are friends remember. Of course, my lady. I would love to exchange tips after the tournament is over." Feng Yun said this with a warm smile and a bit of teasing to her. Xia Qing''s face brightened up and she said happily,


    "Alright. I will meet you later."


    She then tuned around, her purple hair fluttering about giving off a good scent which wafted through Feng Yun''s nose. Her beautiful facial features contained an allure that could interest even the most steel like of minds. Feng Yun watched her go. He could see his family members rushing up to him, pride and reverence clear on their faces. Feng Yun then looked at his palm once more and grinned. It was time to make a breakthrough.

 Holy Continental Academy

    Hey guys, I hear you liked that last chapter. Nice, I''m happy you guys like it. I''m hearing stuff about shipping...Feng Yun and Xia Qing? Well, I''m not gonna say anything but ahem *cough* *cough* wait till they''re sixteen *cough* *cough*.  What, I didn''t say anything. -_- Anyways, enjoy the chapter and the introduction to the next arc.


    EDIT: All grammatical errors corrected.


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    A boy could be seen walking through a courtyard admiring the view. His facial features were completely exposed revealing his charming and handsome facial features. He had long silky black hair that draped down his shoulder. His eyes were deep and mysterious filled with experiences that could not be comprehended by normal people. In his hands was a bright red pill containing large amounts of energy.


    "Haha, I Feng Yun actually managed to obtain the Xiantian pill from the tournament. My fortune can only be provided by the Heavens themselves."


    This boy was, of course Feng Yun. He quickly put the pill away and sat down in the courtyard. He went into a meditative state, feeling nothing but the essence of the world and his own soul. Feng Yun decided to cultivate while he was there. The faster he could make a breakthrough into the 9th Layer the better. Then, he could use the Xiantian pill to speed up the process and enter the Xiantian realm. Breaking into the Xiantian realm required one to build a bridge between the meridians of your body and your dantian. By doing so, the qi is more connected and the energy used for Xiantian realm cultivation could then be accessed.


    It was a difficult and arduous process but the Xiantian pill sped up the process by a hundred times. It could forcefully connect the bridge and begin the construction at a speed that defied common sense. One could see how useful the Xiantian pill was. However, these pills were insanely expensive and rare. Even getting one was considered lucky. Feng Yun smiled and mocked the Xu Dynasty in his heart. They actually chose to give away this precious treasure in a competition that they thought they would win. Breaking into the 9th Layer wouldn''t be hard as he was already at the peak of the eighth layer and had already felt the pull of the ninth layer. If he cultivated for a month or two, he should be able to do it.


    The courtyard that Feng Yun was practicing in belonged to the Xu Dynasty. The Dynasty had invited all the powers to remain in the area so that the injured could recuperate faster. Feng Yun had stayed with the other powers and was given a large residence to live in with his family. The other Cloudscale sect members and the other powers were given large residences as well. Feng Yun had used his courtyard to train and cultivate after having gained many insights from the battle. His fingers still shook from the earth shaking fight that he had with Xu Fangzi. He had enjoyed it very much and longed for the battles that Tyrant/Truth realm cultivators had. They must be incredibly explosive, Feng Yun thought. He submerged himself within the Universal Bindings technique to try to gain the approval of another celestial body.


    Feng Yun was drifting off in the space and gazing at the awe inspiring auras that they gave off, each one a different type of aura. He never stopped being surprised at these things. Mostly because they were all so different and varied.


    "Haa, the universe is large. I wonder how a sovereign captured the full universe in all its glory and placed it into a cultivation technique. He must be an extraordinary individual. I hope to meet him one day and thank him."


    Feng Yun was whispering while absorbing energy. He had understood the Twin Dragons'' Harmony Torrent skill to the extent that it could be considered a Sage mid phase skill now. He didn''t use it in his fight with Xu Fangzi because if he had, then he would have probably killed him from its overwhelming power. Although Xu Fangzi had a soul defense spirit ability, it would not be enough to fight against the power of the Golden Tyrant Thunder God Dragon''s personal technique. Although the potential of the first two chapters of the Reigning Thunder Manual could go so much farther, that would only happen the more he increased his personal strength.


    When he advanced to the Xiantian realm, the strength of these two techniques would increase by leaps and bounds. At this moment however, he was trying to comprehend the third chapter. This technique was incredibly hard to understand and he had only grasped the surface of it during his fight with Xu Fangzi. His spirit had truly been stretched to the limits and had begun to make rapid improvement. He was incredibly far from the third chapter but with his talent and cultivation technique, he would be able to learn it immediately upon stepping into the Xiantian Realm.


    Feng Yun cultivated for a few hours more before exiting and taking a break. He let out a sigh and looked very bright as he remembered the appointment that he had later tonight. Hehe, it seems I''m going to meet her today, Feng Yun thought. He had a large grin on his face. After the awards were given, Xia Qing had invited him to have a talk and meet later and had messaged him scheduling an appointment the next night. That time period had arrived and he was quite excited. He would be meeting her around the evening after the dinner that the Xu Dynasty had planned later. He stood up with glee and walked over to his living quarters going to get a good shower to clean himself and some food to get rid of his fatigue after a long period of cultivation.


    Evening arrived quite fast by a cultivator''s standards and the representatives of Cloudscale Sect wore their sky blue robes with the insignia of wind on the back with the exception of Feng Yun who wore his usual white jacket. He had gotten used to this jacket and rather liked that it complemented his body physique. He walked alongside his father and grandfather who nodded while smiling at him. It was evident that Feng Yun had made his family proud. His mother was directly behind them.


    The disciples of Cloudscale Sect raised their heads to look at the genius that dominated the competition and whom they previously looked at with disdain. They felt ashamed in their hearts because compared to them, he was like a god and had incredible talent. They had actually dared to condescend him. The disciples now admired him for his great strength and ability. The delegates of the Cloudscale Sect arrived at the dining hall, which was a large building with adornments and gold walls decorating the outer layer.


    There, they met members of the Blood Demon Sect as well as The Tyrant Thunder God Dragon clan. The Blood Demon Sect members coldly glared at them whereas the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon clan had warm smiles towards them. A familiar old man with a bright smile walked up to Feng Lei and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect. Feng Lei returned the gesture as well with a smile the old man spoke.


    "Haha, old man Feng Lei. You truly got yourself a great disciple. I''m truly proud that he is my grandson." The old man was Ling Sun and he looked incomparably delightful. He beamed at Feng Yun, who lightly bowed to him and smiled back.


    "Haha, old man Ling Sun, thanks for that. You should know that the Cloudscale Sect''s win is a win for the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon clan as well. Our grandson here is a true genius. Come let''s make our way to the dining hall." Feng Lei replied and beckoned the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon clan members towards the hall.


    If the outside was already impressive, the inside was much more lavish. More ornaments and gold statues surrounded the hall and a deep purple carpet lined the floor. A large chandelier hung above the hall, it''s clear crystals gleaming with a diamond like appearance. Feng Yun sucked in a large breath and stared in amazement at the marvelous image before his eyes. There were four long tables that encompassed the room and all of them was a silvery color. However, in the center of all four of the tables was a gold table that stretched out longer and led to a large throne chair with two smaller throne chairs on each side. Xu Qinzheng sat in the large throne chair but at his left was a young beautiful woman who looked like a fairy.


    The woman had azure colored hair and delicate facial features. She wore exquisite jewelry that covered most of the parts of her body and had a warm smile. This was undoubtedly the empress of the Xu Dynasty, Yue Jing. Feng Yun was amazed by her beauty. He had not seen many that were comparable to her in his previous life. The Blood Demon Sect members had already seated at the corner table coldly staring at Feng Yun and the delegates of Cloudscale Sect.


    Mo Han especially looked evil. He had fury raging in his eyes and they looked bloodshot. He had bandages covering half of his previously handsome face. Feng Yun let out a smile and continued on to his own table and sat down. He looked around and saw Xia Qing sitting at the fourth table which was right behind his table. She sat with three other disciples from the excluded powers.


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    Feng Yun smiled at her in which she returned the gesture. She lightly waved a hand and returned to being attentive. Feng Yun followed her gaze which pointed to Xu Qinzheng who stood up to speak. Feng Yun assumed an attentive facial expression and listened to Xu Qinzheng.


    "Ahem. I have gathered you all here today as a hospitality offered by me for taking the time to come to this tournament. I thank you very sincerely for attending. The results were indeed a little...unexpected however it was well deserved. I would like to congratulate the Cloudscale Sect for having won the tournament. I would like to raise a toast in their honor."


    Xu Qinzheng said while smiling wryly. He stared at Feng Yun for a moment before reverting back to his original expression. Xu Qinzheng raised his glass of wine and began to drink. The rest of the powers raised theirs as well and drank. The Blood Demon Sect hesitated for a moment for obvious reasons but knowing that they had to give face to the Emperor, they bitterly drank the purple liquid.


    The banquet began shortly after and everyone ate until they were full. Feng Yun didn''t eat a lot. He never was one for eating too much. Everyone was busy having conversations with each other and he was preparing to leave the show. He looked at Xia Qing who gave him a wink and left to go outside the building. Feng Yun followed shortly after and made it as un-suspicious as possible. He followed Xia Qing until they reached a small lake surrounded by wildlife and trees. The lake shimmered from the reflection of the moon.


    A girl could be seen, her face staring at the lake in complete relaxation, her face very bright under the reflection of the moonlight. Her purple colored hair draped down her shoulder and black colored dress making her look very beautiful. Feng Yun consoled himself. Just a few years, just a few years, he repeated to himself. He put on a smile and sat next to Xia Qing. The latter turned her head to look at him and sudden their faces were inches away from each other. Xia Qing broke the silence and started the conversation.


    "Feng Yun, how exactly did you beat Xu Fangzi? That scythe that he pulled out was terrifying enough but his Song of Death spirit ability was even fiercer. I''m afraid that if I had been the one in that position, I would have been defeated easily." Xia Qing let out a sigh.


    "Haha, you see, most of what I used to overpower him before he used his scythe was pure combat experience. Before coming to the competition, I trained in a wasteland of beasts alone for two years and built up a lot of combat experience that was able to stand up to Xu Fangzi''s 9th Layer power very easily. As for the scythe, that was actually quite troublesome for me. I pretty much had to use my second spirit, the Overlord Heaven Piercer Sword to completely destroy him. My spirit held the absolute advantage in terms of pressure or raw strength." Feng Yun lied a little bit. He had years of combat experience from his previous life. Of course he couldn''t tell Xia Qing that.


    "Hmmm, I see. So combat experience is a necessary factor. Still, two different spirits of different categories. That''ll come in handy." Xia Qing was slightly envious.


    "Haha, yes combat experience can get you out of many situations. As for your spirit, don''t worry about it. Your Ice Fire Emperor Eagle is a very extraordinary beast spirit. I have a feeling there is so much more to it than what knowledge there is given about it. It will naturally reveal itself to you in due time." Xia Qing brightened up at this and smiled. Feng Yun was glad that he was able to affect her state of mind for the better.


    "Thank you Feng Yun. You are a true friend. So what are you going to do after the tournament is over?" Xia Qing asked curiously. Now that she asked it, Feng Yun wasn''t sure. He planned to break into the Xiantian realm but after that then what?


    "Hmmm, that is a very good question. I planned to break into the Xiantian realm first but know that I think of it, I will probably travel around the continent and see new places. After all, I can''t stay in the confined quarters of the Cloudscale Sect forever."


    Feng Yun wanted to see the wonders of the continent and battle new beasts and cultivators. He would gain a lot of experience and would have quite some fun. Xia Qing had a happy expression in her face.


    "I plan to do something similar. Shortly after breaking into the 9th Layer, I plan to travel to the Holy Continental academy." She spoke of this with a shiny look in her eyes. Feng Yun was puzzled. What was this academy?


    "Xia Qing, what is this academy?"


    Xia Qing looked at him with shock and disbelief unwilling to believe that Feng Yun hadn''t heard of this name. Her gaze was almost as if she had seen an idiot.


    "Feng Yun, have you been living under a rock? The Holy Continental academy is the publicly announced number 1 school for cultivators in the whole continent. They are extremely powerful and hold a lot of influence over the affairs of the continent. They attracted disciples from all five powers including the Immortal Fiendlands and Mystic Realm. That''s how powerful they are. They only accept the most talented of geniuses and are incredibly strict with their acceptance rate.


    They only accept disciples age fifteen or lower with the cultivation of at least the Xiantian realm third layer. Everyone that has come out of that academy has become influential and extremely powerful people. They are monsters on another level. Rumor has it that the academy was created by an expert above the level of an Asura from another continent and still secretly backs it secretly.


    Of course, these are all just baseless rumors. The fact that a supreme expert created it is no doubt however. That is why powerful people do not dare to make trouble for the Holy Continental academy. They hold a prestige much higher than other academies."


    From the looks of it, this academy is extremely powerful and prestigious. Feng Yun was surprised. An expert above the Asura level created this academy. He must be incredible.


    "Xia Qing, you plan to go to this academy soon?" Feng Yun probed.


    "Yes, soon I will attend the academy admissions. However, the trip to the academy takes about two years if you go on foot. I plan to go on foot and raise my strength as I go. I believe that I will break through the Xiantian realm faster that way and obtain valuable experience." Xia Qing was very resolute.


    "Xia Qing, you are very admirable and patient to wish to slowly progress in strength before attending. Hmm, perhaps I will go to this academy as well." Feng Yun contemplated. Xia Qing got excited as she registered his words.


    "Truly? You must come and accompany me on the journey Feng Yun! We will gain a lot from this. And you should be able to reach the Xiantian realm in a year as well so you should be fine. Once you are ready send me a message and we will depart together." Xia Qing said it freely without any restraint. She didn''t realize that it sounded as if they were running away together. Feng Yun got a little embarrassed at this and seeing this reaction, Xia Qing''s face flushed red.


    "A..anyways, ask your family if you can come with me and we can carve our way to the Holy Continental academy. " She managed to get out while standing up. She offered a hand to Feng Yun who took it and stood up.


    "Yeah, definetly. Let us enter the academy together." Feng Yun smiled at her.


    They talked about cultivation and their families as they got increasingly more familiarized with each other. They had turned into very good friends. They then returned to their families as it was getting late. The Cloudscale Sect delegates left first and Feng Yun said goodbye to Xia Qing. They flew back to the Cloudscale Sect quarters.


    On the way there, Feng Yun questioned Feng Lei.


    "Grandfather, do you know what the Holy Continental academy is?" Feng Lei surprisingly let out a sigh and looked back at Feng Yun.


    "You want to go there don''t you? All right all right. I give you permission."


    "Wait, grandpa how did you---" Feng Yun was cut off by Feng Lei who answered his question faster than he could finish.


    "I heard your conversation with that girl Xia Qing while I was drunk in the hall. I accidentally turned on my divine sense and heard you talking to her. I know everything. Knowing your talent, you''ll probably make it in. Why keep your talent restrained here? Go, boy and become someone great."


    Feng Lei slightly smiled despite knowing that his grandson might leave him soon. Feng Yun''s parents nodded their heads behind them. They had heard the talk that Feng Lei was having with Feng Yun and they supported his decision. Ling Qian still had some tears in her eyes in which Feng Luo comforted her. Feng Yun slightly teared up and replied.


    "Thank you everyone. You are the greatest family one could ever have. I will come back soon a stronger man." Feng Yun promised them. He then looked straight into the horizon.


    "Holy Continental academy, I am coming for you."

 Incoming Danger?

    Alright, the previous chapter was an introduction to the next arc. Hope you enjoy the next part. Woooo! Plus, I see that O.S.M.E is on the top weekly fictions. I''m very happy right now. I finished my homework at the fastest speed I have ever done in my whole life just to update this chapter. Onward to the next chapter!


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    Feng Yun sat seated in a meditative posture concentrating very hard. His forehead was layered with sweat and his face was scrunched up circulating the qi at an extremely fast pace and his energy was very unstable. His body seemed to light up and emitted a very torrential wave of energy outwards. These were all the signs of a breakthrough being made and it was especially important to Feng Yun because at this moment, he was advancing to the 9th Layer. Once he passed this hurdle, he would be able to directly swallow the Xiantian pill and in the matter of months, he would be a Xiantian realm cultivator. He had always been close to the 9th Layer and Feng Yun had always felt that it would be just as easy as the previous layers but the energy being strengthened seemed to be very erratic for some reason.


    His blood surged together and resonated with the energy and caused immense energy to invade his veins. Feng Yun had to use a lot of effort to keep it stable. He gritted his teeth and bore the pain. He would only need to hold out a minute or so and he would arrive at the new threshold. The energy fluctuated rapidly in the longest minute ever for Feng Yun. The sudden change attracted the attention of Feng Lei who appeared in an instant by Feng Yun''s side. He was bent in concentration while gazing at Feng Yun. Feng Yun''s situation was definetly not normal, but his condition looked to be stabilizing and he would be alright soon. Feng Lei stood at a distance while watching him.


    Feng Yun was in the most critical part of breaking through. In the Universal Bindings technique, he was drawing energy and his bones and muscles were being reconstructed. He was growing stronger by the second. The process of changing his physical state repeated itself over and over until the glow around his body began to dim. The celestial haze began to gradually diminish and calmed down within Feng Yun. Then, the energy that had been storing itself within Feng Yun''s veins and arteries then exploded outwards revealing a powerful new aura. He was now a Tempered Body ninth layer cultivator. Feng Yun released himself from his meditative state and layer back on the grass floor that he had been meditating on. He let out several pants and his sweat began to cool down.


    "Haa...Haa. Haha, I''ve finally advanced to the 9th Layer. Only one final step and I can advance to the Xiantian realm." Feng Yun let out a smile as he glanced at his soul. Feng Lei appeared by his side with a bright smile on his face and pride visible on his face.


    "Yun''er, you scared me for a moment. Something strange was happening with your breakthrough and I wasn''t sure but if I interrupted things, it would have made your state even worse. Thank the heavens that you got through it." Feng Lei let out a sigh of relief.


    "Yes, I thought something weird happened. It felt as if my blood was surging and fusing with my emerging 9th Layer aura. It was very weird but I think that I''m much more powerful than most 9th Layer cultivators now." Feng Yun felt his veins and realized they were much more open and could take a larger amount of qi than normal 9th Layer cultivators. Feng Lei smiled at him and then a serious expression was placed on his face.


    "It''s best if you swallow the Xiantian pill now so that when you are travelling with Xia Qing, you can integrate the energy from the Xiantian pill much easier when you''re battling beasts. The constant qi circulation will absorb it faster and smoother than normal." Feng Lei said.


    "Speaking of travelling with Xia Qing, when is the arranged day for the journey?" Feng Yun questioned him.


    "Two weeks from now, you will meet with her and depart for the Holy Continental academy."


    Feng Yun nodded and took out the red pill that he had won at the competition. This had become the factor that would decide his advancement to the Xiantian realm. he swallowed the pill and felt a comfortable sensation in his dantian. Compared to breaking through to the Xiantian realm normally, using the pill was relatively painless. After two or three months, Feng Yun would advance to the Xiantian realm upon absorbing all of the energy from the pill. He integrated the pill until it was stable within his dantian and then stood up. He looked forward to the day he would be adventuring to in the lands with Xia Qing and entering into the Holy Continental academy.


    "Yun''er, the academy is located within the heart of the continent. To get there from here, you need to pass through the border separating the Xu Dynasty and Tian Ming Empire. It will be incredibly difficult to travel and you''ll face a large amount of danger from the Tian Ming Empire. If you wish to turn back now is the time." Feng Lei warned him. Feng Yun smiled and shook his head.


    "I wish to adventure and see the continent. Also that girl can''t go alone. She has a very adventurous personality but she may make rash decisions. She''ll need someone there to help her out."


    "If that''s the case, then so be it. Come let us prepare for your journey." Feng Lei led Feng Yun to prepare for the journey.


    Two weeks arrived very fast and the date for the journey arrived. Feng Yun walked down a path accompanied by his grandfather as well as his parents. Feng Yun was not carrying anything in his hand. Rather, he kept all of his things in his Void Universal Manual. He had found out from the Prison Warden that he could store many things inside the prison and carry an almost infinite amount of space. His grandfather suggested giving him an interspatial ring for keeping things but Feng Yun had explained to him that he had something that was much better than any interspatial ring. Ahead in the distance was a group of people and a girl about eleven years old who looked directly at Feng Yun''s entourage and put on a smile.


    Feng Yun and his family arrived at the location and the two families exchanged conversation with each other. Feng Lei took a liking to Xia Qing''s grandfather, an old man wearing green robes and white hair and an amiable smile. He had the cultivation of a Truth realm Second Layer. Feng Yun walked up to Xia Qing and stood beside her. Both were eleven years old and of a high status. Xia Qing waved her purple hair and delicate facial features and spoke to Feng Yun.


    "Have you prepared for the journey?"


    "Indeed. I am quite excited to be exploring the continent. You?"


    "Haha, me as well. Let us go forth and become strong cultivators."


    Xia Qing seemed to have a firm resolution and was bent on cultivation. This girl, Feng Yun let out an inner sigh. Does she know anything besides cultivation? The last time that they had talked, she had been obsessed over cultivation and wished to make herself stronger. That was her main goal. The old man from the Xia Family, Xia Lian, then spoke up.


    "Qing''er, Young master Feng. It appears that it is time for the two of you to depart. I offer you my sincerest of farewells and may you come back stronger cultivators."


    Feng Yun''s family as well as Xia Qing''s family nodded. Feng Yun and Xia Qing stared at the road before them. There were a few forests and Feng Yun had burned all of the maps information into his head. He could now recall it perfectly from memory. Xia Qing and Feng Yun simultaneously took a step forward, stared at each other for a moment and walked on the road. Their families watched them until they were beyond the horizon and could not be seen anymore. They then let out a sigh and left for their homes. They wouldn''t be seeing their children for a long time. Little did they know that this meeting had been traced and that a spy was watching them, his aura completely concealed such that not even Feng Lei could sense him. The spy sneered.


    "Hmph, these idiots actually let their geniuses walk off just like that. We, the Blood Demon Sect will not pass up on this opportunity to gain revenge. Although our first attempt failed, they are alone this time. They cannot escape. I must report back to Sect Master Mo Ken."


    The spy was from the Blood Demon Sect. From his words, one could tell that the assassination attempt that was placed on Feng Yun had been set up by the Blood Demon Sect! Mo Ken was Mo Han''s grandfather and also the sect master of the Blood Demon Sect. Danger was coming for the two geniuses.


    ON THE ROAD


    Feng Yun and Xia Qing could be seen walking but their appearances did not match what they used to look like. They both wore heavy black cloaks that gave off an intimidating aura and covered their entire body. They made it so that they looked as normal and un-suspicious as possible. They had been traveling for a few weeks on the road and hadn''t seen much action. There had been a few rogue wild beasts that had strayed from their normal hideouts but they were young and only at the Tempered Body Realm. The trip was going smoothly but a bit boring. Feng Yun lifted up the hood of the cloak to reveal his face. He pointed his finger and squinted his eyes as if looking at something really far away.


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    "Over there, isn''t that a town?"


    Sure enough, the thing Feng Yun was pointing to was a large town about three miles from their current location. They couldn''t see it clearly but it had wooden houses and a large steel manor at the center of the town that towered above the surrounding houses. It wasn''t by any means comparable to the Xu Dynasty royal family dining hall but it was nice enough. It was plated with silver and some gold ornaments that hung at its sides and had the crest of a lion''s mouth being impaled by a sword vertically. It was a strange mark but intimidating nevertheless.


    "You''re right there is a town. I wonder who is ruling over it."


    Xia Qing said her beautiful eyes brightening. They hadn''t seen much civilization for weeks and were glad that they finally found people. Night was nearing as well and they had the money to rest in an inn for a few days. They began to hurry towards the town in excitement and three miles was nothing to cultivators and could be covered in the span of a few minutes for the two companions. As Feng Yun and Xia Qing arrived at the entrance, they placed their hood on and appraised the gate. There stood guards about five feet tall, not particularly big. They looked to have the cultivation of the Tempered Body 9th Layer. They were way too weak even for guards. They probably didn''t even focus on cultivation all that much because of their responsibilities.


    Feng Yun and Xia Qing walked up to them in which one guard, a large middle aged man with a long brown beard and some wrinkles stopped them. He said,


    "Halt, who are you people and what is your purpose in visiting our Snow Beast Town?"


    Thankfully, Feng Yun had thought of a background a long time ago and his response was natural and smooth.


    "We two siblings were told by our uncle to meet him here in order to discuss some matters with him. Our uncle has a very lazy attitude and doesn''t like to visit us ourselves."


    Feng Yun made a fake scowl and Xia Qing suddenly believed that his acting skills were supreme and could not be bested. Despite her surprise however, she remained calm and didn''t show any reaction. The man looked between them and analyzed their sincere expressions before giving in.


    "Fine, enter. But don''t cause a ruckus other wise we''ll throw you in jail. Oh, you guys should be eleven right? You should try for the expedition coming up soon in three days. If your cultivation is high enough, they''ll probably accept you. Be careful on it though, the beasts there are as scary as hell."


    Feng Yun and Xia Qing were confused. An expedition? They could be allowed to go?


    "Senior, what exactly is this expedition?" He said respectfully. If you wanted information, you had to be courteous.


    "When you sign up, they''ll tell you about what it is. No need for me to tell you."


    The man said with a yawn. What a lazy guard. No wonder this town was in such a normal shape. No one was actually motivated. He opened the gates and Feng Yun and Xia Qing entered in. It wasn''t as different as what they had thought it would be. It looked very normal. There were a bunch of wooden buildings with straw roofs on top. Some looked particularly aristocratic and had some jewels decorating the outside. There were shops bustling with people from blacksmiths to merchants. From middle class to upper class people.


    Feng Yun dragged Xia Qing through the crowd and searched his surroundings with his eyes. He spotted an inn and walked up to it with Xia Qing in tow. He let go of her hand and they entered the building. It seemed very warm and gave them a feeling of being welcomed. There were older men drinking beer and wine on the table and being loud. Feng Yun didn''t pay any attention and walked straight up to the innkeeper.


    "Are there any rooms that we can use for the next three nights?" He asked. The innkeeper turned around to see him and answered. She didn''t question his identity which made him have a better impression of the innkeeper.


    "There are rooms available sir but er...are you going to sleep in...different rooms or...the same one?" Feng Yun realized the implications of her statement and immediately tried to answer.


    "Two rooms please. One for each of---" Feng Yun began to speak and did it so that Xia Qing would feel comfortable but surprisingly, the girl tugged on his sleeve and said something else.


    "We''ll take one large room please. That''s it." Feng Yun was shocked. Why had she done that? She turned to look at him and sighed.


    "I mean we have limited money. Might as well save as much as we can." She said coolly.


    Feng Yun had already guessed it but still felt slightly disappointed. They payed the fee ignoring the innkeeper''s awkward glance towards them. He suppressed his disappointment and they walked up to their room with the keys that the innkeeper gave them. They slowly entered the room noticing the two beds that were next to each other with a few feet separating them. The room was quite ordinary and wood walls outlined the exterior. Feng Yun sighed from exhaustion and collapsed on the bed. Xia Qing did the same with her bed.


    "I''m going to take a small nap now. When I awaken, let''s go check out that expedition."


    Xia Qing said tiredly as she fell asleep. Feng Yun stared at her sleek body which heaved every time she breathed and sat in a meditative position on the bed. He checked the status of the Xiantian pill absorbing and was pleasantly surprised. His dantian was absorbing the energy from the pill very well and the bridge that connected his meridians to his dantian was solidifying rapidly. A month or two and he would be able to advance to the Xiantian realm. Eventually, Feng Yun also fell asleep.


    BLOOD DEMON SECT


    A figure flashed past the entrance to the sect and entered without much difficulty. After all, this figure could be recognized clearly by the guards and was without a doubt, a man with a lot of prestige. This was Mo Rei and he was frantic. He flashed in front of a large building that looked aristocratic and very shiny. The building wasn''t too large but it wasn''t small either. It was radiating with a powerful and blood like qi that didn''t seem to be inferior to the aura of Feng Lei. Mo Rei went inside and was met by a large red haired old man who seemed to look like a tyrant. He had bulging muscles and had a very serious expression on his face. He glanced at Mo Rei and appeared to have a touch of indifference. He was the complete opposite of Feng Lei. This was the sect master of the Blood Demon Sect, Mo Ken and also Mo Han''s grandfather.


    "Father, I have brought wonderful news." Mo Rei spoke to Mo Ken while kneeling on one knee.


    "Hmph, after the humiliation that you caused me at the Four Powers Tournament, how can there be such a thing as ''wonderful news''?"


    Mo Ken had a very overbearing nature and an incredible temper. His eyes still flashed with fury from hearing the news of the humiliating defeat that they suffered and that even Mo Han had been heavily injured. He had chosen to not attend the competition as he had pressing matters, but who knew that such things would happen while he was gone.


    "Father, the geniuses that defeated us in the tournament have been located. Although we are not sure where their location was intended, those two brats Feng Yun and Xia Qing left on a journey together alone. Our spies managed to intercept the meeting between the Xia family and Cloudscale Sect." Mo Rei had a very happy expression on his face. Mo Ken''s face also naturally brightened up.


    "Haha, good! Very good. These fools dared to leave their geniuses unguarded and they shall pay for it! Send a team of Xiantian realm cultivators there and kill them! The pact forbids us from attacking each other but if we do it in secret we should be fine. We cant use any Tyrant or Truth realm cultivators else the other powers would begin to suspect something. Where was their last seen location?" Mo Ken had an incomparably delighted face. Mo Rei returned the smile.


    "Haha, father our intelligence reports say that they merely stopped at a backwater town called Snow Beast Town. It will be easy to kill them. Even Xiantian realm cultivators are enough for them." Mo Rei''s eyes flashed.


    "Good, we''ll show Feng Lei what happens when you mess with our Blood Demon Sect. I can''t wait to see his face when he realizes that his grandson is dead. That stupid old man Ling Sun too." Mo Ken said and a frightful grin replaced the previously serious face. Hmph, prepare your funeral procedures Feng Lei. You''re going to need them.

 The Expedition

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    Feng Yun stood at the front of the door, his back turned away from the room. Behind him, a girl was changing into her clothes and was quite fast about it. This was Xia Qing. Feng Yun had a straight and emotionless face on him as he stared forward. In his mind however, he felt very awkward. He silently tapped his foot multiple times to calm his anxiety.


    "Xia Qing, are you done yet? We need to check out the expedition."


    "I''m almost---done." Xia Qing replied to him and managed to get the last article of clothing on her before walking and standing alongside Feng Yun. Feng Yun turned to see her and saw a girl with bright green robes and dark silky purple hair. She had pure facial features and azure colored eyes that reflected the sky itself. Feng Yun''s mouth slightly gaped before he quickly closed it again and assumed a serious posture.


    Xia Qing however saw this and decided to tease him a bit.


    "Feng Yun, do you think this looks good on me?" She said smartly. Feng Yun was surprised by the question but he replied without hesitation.


    "You look great." He smiled at her and walked down the stairs to the main lobby. Xia Qing was dumbfounded. She had only meant it as a joke but he had replied so seriously. She had slightly flustered cheeks.


    "Damn it Feng Yun. What''s wrong with you to be able to make my own plan backfire on me. Haha, how smart." Xia Qing then followed Feng Yun down the stairs.


    Feng Yun and Xia Qing didn''t stop to eat breakfast as they already had large amounts of food in their own interspatial materials. They passed a long line of drunk and loud men who were making beer rain and acting all rowdy. Feng Yun sighed. He didn''t like the sounds that uncivilized barbarians make. He decided to just let them be and pass through unsuspectingly. However, one man had already noticed the two. In particular, he noticed Xia Qing. The man stood up from his table and walked right up to the duo. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes. What did the fool want with them?


    The man was middle aged and very normal looking. He had huge bulging muscles and a cloak made out of beast fur. He had large wild hair and lust filled eyes. He was staring at Xia Qing.


    "Hello, little kids. I see that you appear to be lost. Why don''t uncle take you to where you need to be? After all, the little girl must be very scared correct?"


    The man spoke with a soft tone but it was obviously fabricated. This man was a pervert and would kidnap them if they went with them. Feng Yun decided to play the innocent child and Xia Qing understood immediately. she too decided to play along.


    "Uncle, you are truly correct. We don''t know where our parents are and we need to find them." Feng Yun had a scared expression on his face and looked at the man with hope. Xia Qing also looked up with a scared expression. She put on a wry smile at the man. The man''s smile widened further and continued.


    "Well then young boy. Give me the girls hand and we shall go find your parents. After all, something could happen to your sister here if she isn''t with someone strong." The man smiled wickedly. The man extended a hand towards Feng Yun and Xia Qing. He didn''t think that the two children in front of him had cultivated at all. Feng Yun snorted in his head with disdain. Only at the Tempered Body 8th layer and this shameless? The world doesn''t need someone like you.


    "Uncle thank you so much for your offered help and us two really appreciate it. However, old man you should truly be more aware of the people you''re dealing with." Feng Yun''s attitude made a one hundred eighty degree turn and his hand chopped down on the man''s arm. Before the man could realize what happened, the man''s arm was sliced cleanly and laid down on the floor. The man couldn''t comprehend what happened for a moment, but then he realized and began screaming.


    "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! AHHHHHHHH!!! WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU DO TO MY ARM YOU DAMN CHILD." The man had lost his sanity from the pain. Feng Yun smiled coldly and snorted in disdain.


    "Hmph, I only use a little of my energy and your arm snaps like that? Looks like all those muscles were for show only. You dared to make a perverted attempt on my companion and thus you got what you deserved. So shameless and disgusting. Go fuck yourself you bastard." Feng Yun''s words were sharp and precise drawing attention from other tables that heard the man''s scream. They stared at the arm on the floor and then at Feng Yun whose arm was soaked in blood. They involuntarily let out a gasp and the room turned silent.  The man regained some of his composure and yelled at Feng Yun.


    " You little freak. I''ll kill you. I''ll rip you into shreds and then rape that girl of yours until she wants to kill herself!" The man had completely spilled his disgusting intentions in his loss of sanity. Feng Yun cringed in disgust and stared at Xia Qing who looked at him while nodding. She too was disgusted and signaled Feng Yun to end his life. The man lunged at Feng Yun with the aura of a Tempered Body eighth layer cultivator but Feng Yun didn''t even try to block it. Feng Yun brought forth the raw power of the Tempered Body ninth layer and hit it at the man. The man was instantly smashed and his organs were churned together like a meat paste. The whole crowd was astonished at the power of Feng Yun and as he walked with Xia Qing out the exit, no one obstructed his path.


    They exited and left the inn in the direction of the expedition sign up location. Feng Yun had did some research and found out that it was near the center of the Snow Beast Town. It was right in front of the silver building known as the City Lords Mansion of Snow Beast Town. The Guo family ruled over the town. Feng Yun and Xia Qing walked to the center in a casual pace. Along the way, they looked at the numerous shops and items. Some weren''t too high quality but they were still decent regardless. They got there quite quickly and saw a large stand with a fifteen year old boy standing there. He had pretty good looks but had a slash going over his left eye. The boy saw them approaching and looked a bit more attentive. He looked towards them and asked them a question.


    "Hello friends. I assume that you are here to join the expedition taking place in two days." The boy assumed a very friendly tone and smiled at the duo.


    "Indeed, senior. I wonder. Can you give us details about the expedition?" Feng Yun cupped his hands in a form of respect. The fifteen year old boy smiled at this and happily spoke.


    "Haha. Junior brother, the expedition will be going up the Snow Demon Mountain. There is a rather infamous Xiantian realm beast that has caused a lot of trouble for Snow Beast Town hiding in a lair. We wish to kill the beast and seize the treasures it may guard. I wonder if junior brother would be willing to accompany us with the young junior sister as well." The boy shot a glance at Xia Qing but it wasn''t filled with any weird intentions. Feng Yun smiled and nodded his head at Xia Qing in which she responded in kind.


    "We will do this senior. What do I call you senior?" Feng Yun wished to know the boy''s identity.


    "Junior brother, my name is Hao Jiang but you can just call me Senior Hao. What about you junior?"


    "My name is Qiu Yun and my friend''s name is Huo Qing." Feng Yun used false names in case someone recognized them. He thought of this as the safest decision. Hao Jiang nodded and spoke.


    "Well then, Junior Brother Qiu, I hope we see each other on the expedition and take care of each other. There will also be plenty of other beasts there so please be careful."


    "Likewise." Feng Yun and Xia Qing left the area and went to check out the shops more. Hao Jiang stared at their backs and sighed. Ones at the Tempered Body 9th Layer and another at the 8th layer peak. So young as well. They have incredible talent! Feng Yun would be surprised that Hao Jiang could sense his cultivation so easily unless he knew that he was in fact a Xiantian realm cultivator! Hao Jiang thought of all this with a hint of envy but a lot of admiration.


    The duo ended up buying a few things including clothes for Xia Qing and many Qi Recovering Pellets. Qi Recovering Pellets had the ability to recover up to fifty percent of your qi in an instant. After their period of shopping, they returned to their room and sat on their beds. Xia Qing cultivated for a while before becoming tired. She took a shower and went to sleep. Feng Yun however was preparing for the expedition. His consciousness was submerged within the Void Universal Manual working as fast as it could to condense pills made from beast souls.


    Feng Yun slightly smiled. This manual truly was magnificent. It was already useful enough but it still had plenty of more uses that had yet to be revealed. Feng Yun could not wait until he was stronger to unlock these areas. He had collected many beast souls at the Rabid Wasteland and Black Horn Mountain but had not chosen to refine them into pulls as he was always in constant danger. Now he was refining them all in one go. Each poll that he refined increased his qi storage by a little bit. However, based on the amount of pills that he was refining, he would be gaining a lot. He occasionally got some rest but he was a light sleeper. He was used to it from being an assassin in his previous life. Two days flashed in the blink of an eye and Feng Yun and Xia Qing walked out of the inn. They also payed the innkeeper the money as they were unsure of whether they would come back after the expedition or not. Many people''s gazes stared at them, but nine dared to cause trouble. They had seen the monstrous strength that the boy possessed and none wanted to tangle with him.


    The trip back to the same location where they had signed up was fairly easy as they already knew the layout. The duo walked towards the center and noticed a large group of people gathering around the City Lord''s Mansion. There were many young cultivators and some men in the Xiantian realm. Most were weaker than Feng Yun excluding the Xiantian realm cultivators. Feng Yun and Xia Qing wore hoods over their faces and stood in the crowd. Feng Yun looked around and could make out the figure of Hao Jiang standing there looking attentive towards the speaker on the stage. In front of the crowd was a large stage with, as before mentioned, a man speaking and projecting his voice loudly with qi.


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    "All of you gathered here today, I am truly glad that you have come to help us get rid of the creature on the mountain. I, Guo Leng am grateful and we will naturally offer you compensation for those that attend. Those that contribute the most will receive a portion of the treasure while those that contribute to a lesser extent shall receive monetary gains from the Guo Family. " Guo Leng was obviously the City Lord from the way that he carried himself with pride. He was somewhat unremarkable in his looks but his smile contained that of honesty and compassion. The crowd murmured among themselves. They thought that the rewards were particularly appealing even if they didn''t do that much but Feng Yun didn''t care about the money. He wished to see the treasures that the beast left behind. If they could help him advance in cultivation then he would be very satisfied. He once more paid attention as Guo Leng spoke.


    "I shall head the expedition to kill the beast known as the Snow Demon Gorilla and seize it''s treasure. The journey is indeed risky and the beast is at a very high level of the Xiantian realm. With teamwork we could defeat it but some of us may die. Consider it and think about whether you wish to come." Guo Leng had a serious expression on his face. Some parts of the crowd left but most of them stayed. To them the rewards that this expedition brought them would be worth it if it was guarded by a strong beast. Guo Leng nodded and beckoned the crowd forward. He began to walk up a tall and domineering mountain with a heavy presence of ice qi. Several Guo Family elders walked behind him and then followed the crowd. As the duo, Feng Yun and Xia Qing began to walk, Hao Jiang spotted them and waved at them. Feng Yun waved back and continued up the mountain.


    The group was making good progress. The lair of the Snow Demon Ogre was very high up the mountain and they had covered nearly half of the distance in a couple hours. Along the way, they met some beasts but they were either killed or they ran away upon seeing the large number of experts. Feng Yun and Xia Qing remained calm and indifferent to the things that were happening right now. As they climbed, they would occasionally feel the gravity of the mountain, as if it was warning them not to go further. Xia Qing didn''t feel the gravity to a larger extent then Feng Yun did due to her Ice Fire Emperor Eagle spirit having very good compatibility with the qi. In fact she seemed to be absorbing it into her body. She was thriving in this kind of environment.


    "We are nearing the lair of the Snow Demon Ogre. There will be a large abundance in powerful beasts that will attack you on sight. Make sure you don''t die and live to kill the Ogre." Guo Leng turned around and warned them. The crowd nodded and began to continue to ascend. Half an hour later, a pack of wolves came out of a crevice that had been used as a passageway for beasts. The wolves had snow white pelts with red colored eyes and claws as sharp as talons. These were Ice Demon Wolves. They were particularly powerful in the cold and had a home field advantage. This pack of wolves each had the cultivation of the Tempered Body 8th layer peak.  The alpha leader, a particularly big one had the cultivation of the ninth layer. The pack consisted of about thirty to forty wolves. This was a lot but the crowd could still overpower it. Not to mention they had secret powerhouses like Feng Yun and Xia Qing.


    The members of the Xiantian realm stepped back with a lazy expression on their faces. Evidently, they did not want to participate. This kind of thing wasn''t worth their attention. Guo Leng looked on with half bored eyes. Feng Yun snorted with disdain at this. Hmph, these people are too shameless. They don''t even bother to fight with their troops. His thoughts were kept in his head however else he would be in quite the predicament. The crowd of about thirty people excluding Feng Yun and Xia Qing went forward to face the wolves. The sounds of swords and axes clashing against the pelts of the wolves rang throughout the mountain. Some men were having some trouble fighting multiple wolves as the pack had advantage in numbers. The men were cultivators however and a difference in numbers didn''t faze them. The wolves began spilling blood and their numbers began to diminish. The wolves let out howls of terror as qi went against claws. Feng Yun was merely taking a stroll through the carnage and whatever wolves that came his way were slapped by his hand and became mutilated corpses. He didn''t even look at their corpses as he made his way to the alpha male. The large wolf that gave off an ice like qi had not changed it''s expression despite its own kin being wantonly slaughtered. The wolf held its head high and stared coldly at the crowd of people. One cultivator could be seen running at the wolf with an axe in his hand, a sharp rush of qi flowing straight at the wolf.


    The wolf merely snorted in disdain and waved its claw swiftly at the cultivator. The cultivator was supposedly at the eighth layer peak but in that instant, his body was split into two even sections. Feng Yun looked slightly surprised but he quickly recovered and continued to walk straight up to the wolf. The wolf, having noticed him turned its head around slowly and its expression turned slightly more attentive. It noticed a difference in Feng Yun''s strength than the other cultivators. He was definitely someone that the wolf should not underestimate.  The wolf adjusted its posture and leaped off the ground, lunging at Feng Yun who still looked calm. The wolf''s pounce was very terrifying, filled with the power of a ninth layer Tempered Body cultivator but Feng Yun did not even bat an eye. He raised his hand and summoned a fierce lightning qi in his palm. He appeared in front of the wolf in a flash and swiped the fist on the wolf''s skull breaking it instantly and blood splashing everywhere. The wolf had a look of shock before falling to the floor. Feng Yun let out a yawn. He hadn''t expended even the slightest bit of effort in dealing with the beast. It didn''t take long for the rest of the surviving wolves to realize that their leader had been murdered and their morale fell even further. They were finished off very quickly after this and soon, the originally snowy ground was now showered in a deep red.


    Many looked at Feng Yun in surprise. They hadn''t thought that Feng Yun would have such strength at his young age. Everyone except Xia Qing was amazed. She was already used to seeing his overpowering strength a lot. She too could have taken care of that wolf with ease but chose not to since Feng Yun was closer to it. Hao Jiang walked up to him and said,


    "Junior brother Qiu, you are truly strong. A beast that not a lot of cultivators at the ninth layer could defeat so easily as killed as easy as that. I admire you."


    "Haha, Senior Hao. This much isn''t that great. That beast had merely underestimated me and that had brought about its downfall. I thank you for the compliment however." Feng Yun was polite to Hao Jiang which prompted a smile to appear on the latter''s face. Hao Jiang knew that Feng Yun was being modest and that made his impression of him grow higher. The Xiantian Realm experts who had decided to sit back and watch had now got up and assumed control of the group once more. A few members of the crowd had died in the wolf encounter and were slightly angry at Guo Leng. They did not voice their feelings however and walked on. Xia Qing stood next to Feng Yun and stared ahead at the path in front of the group. Feng Yun turned to look as well and saw that there was a extremely large cave at the top of the mountain that could be visible to the naked eye. It seems that we have arrived, Feng Yun thought. The ice cold qi that had been oppressing them had only gotten stronger and made Feng Yun feel like he was being suffocated. He gritted his teeth and moved on. Xia Qing did the same. Was this the power of a Xiantian Realm beast''s aura? Feng Yun''s beautiful eyes flashed with excitement. He wanted to see this beast up close and obtain the treasures that it guarded. Perhaps they could help him and Xia Qing advance to the Xiantian Realm even faster than normal. The group ascended the mountain with a great pace. They could see the destination clearly so they got excited and rushed towards the entrance. The snow did not affect their stamina whatsoever. However, they were fools and forgot that there was a beast guarding it.


    "You fools, get back here! That thing is still there!" Guo Leng shouted but it was too late. The seven to ten people that rushed in were harshly assaulted by a fierce qi and were knocked off of the mountain. They fell straight down without stopping and the sound of bones breaking could be heard. Screams invaded the people''s ears. Those people had died in a single instant. Their originally confident faces had turned pale from fright. They turned their heads slowly towards the cave and a pair of red eyes glowed in the darkness. A large ogre walked out, every step reverberating through the mountain. It was ten meters tall with snow white fur and thick muscles. It bared its teeth which looked sharper than spears. A pair of twin horns emerged from its skull which made it look much more menacing. The ogre gazed at them and narrowed its eyes. It slightly smiled with a cruel and murderous aura being emitted from it.


    "ROARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!" The ogre let out a deafening sound and it intimidated the heck out of the party. Feng Yun and Xia Qing were calm but still surprised at the massiveness of the beast. It was far beyond what they imagined. Guo Leng flinched but did not order for the group to retreat. Instead, he said,


    "This is what we came here to kill! Destroy this monster and I will reward you handsomely. Me and my elders will help as well." Guo Leng said this with a hesitant voice. Feng Yun shook his head. This monster''s strength was on a magnitude that no one could have expected. How could they hope to defeat it? The only way that Feng Yun could profit from this was if he sneaked around the ogre and stole the treasures but that would be difficult. It would be impossible to avoid a direct confrontation.


    "Well well, we may have a little bit of a problem," Feng Yun smiled wryly while staring at the monstrosity in front of them. How would they deal with this problem?

 Snow Demon Ogres Treasury

    You like that cliffhanger in the last chapter? No, I''m sure you didn''t but for the sake of plot I had to. Sorry. Here, we shall fill that cliffhanger eh?


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    Feng Yun was clueless about what to do in this situation. The beast was too strong. He could not sense the cultivation of it but from the pale looks of Guo Leng and the elders, it should be stronger than even them. Feng Yun did not have any strategies for defeating the massive beast. His strength was too low and his assassin skills would not do shit against a high defense monster like the Snow Demon Ogre. He could not expect to escape under the monster''s piercing gaze. The only hope he had was managing to get past the ogre and entering the treasury it had. If he could somehow use whatever was there in order to kill it, then the group would be saved. It was a risky bet, but Feng Yun was placing all of his hopes on it.


    He looked up from his thoughts to see that the elders from the Guo Family as well as a few Xiantian Cultivators from outside were attempting to suppress the monster. Hao Jiang was among these people. They unleashed their qi to the max and encircled the ogre. These cultivators had the cultivation of the fifth and sixth layer of the Xiantian realm and were very powerful. Furthermore, their movements appeared to be coordinated. This kind of coordinated attack would make even cultivators at the Xiantian Eighth Layer slightly wary. The monster was not even fazed however. It merely stared at then and it''s enormous claws opened up and unleashed a flurry of ice cold qi that rushed at the Xiantian cultivators.


    "Xiantian Realm...Eighth Layer Peak stage!" Guo Leng shouted at the top of his lungs. He himself was only at the seventh layer of the Xiantian realm. Even if they were to coordinate against it, they would still suffer massive casualties. Feng Yun and Xia Qing opened their eyes wide with shock.


    "Xiantian realm eighth stage peak. Why the hell would you call us Tempered Body layer cultivators here if the opponent was at this level!?" Feng Yun was furious and said this with a frown. Xia Qing also had the same reaction. Guo Leng still had a terrified look on his face.


    "Three years ago...when we last fought it, it was at the Xiantian realm third layer and we were still unable to defeat it. How could it have made this much of a growth in only three years?!" Guo Leng was slightly despaired. Feng Yun was slightly surprised. Five stages passed through in such a short time? A normal beast like this who isn''t even a divine beast shouldn''t be able to have this much talent, unless something assisted it.


    "It couldn''t be...in its treasury is something that helped it out with its cultivation." Feng Yun thought this was the most logical conclusion and stared at the large black entrance behind the Snow Demon Ogre. the gigantic beast swiped it''s claws at the experts. Their coordination was enough to avoid the most destructive parts of the attack but they still staggered and suffered minor internal injuries.  The snow demon ogre didn''t possess too much combat experience, Feng Yun realized. It had been cooped up in here for so long that it didn''t have the chance so fight with other beasts that much. It''s aura is also slightly unstable. It should have made a breakthrough not too long ago and never stabilized it. This was good for the opposing side but the power that the ogre exhibited was still not something to laugh at. They needed to be very careful.


    Guo Leng reached the same conclusion as Feng Yun did and shouted at the Xiantian realm cultivators.


    "Initiate the Xiantian Combined Formation!" Guo Leng shouted to the cultivators. They all nodded their heads but the surrounding Tempered Body cultivators were surprised. What was this combined formation. Was it a formation exclusive to Xiantian realm cultivators? Their questions were answered in the next moment.


    "Sou!!!" A massive rush of energy began to erupt out of the Xiantian realm cultivators and gradually got stronger. They began to move in a coordinated way until they formed a perfect circle. Guo Leng stood in the center and was drawing on the energy being emitted by the cultivators. His cultivation rose little by little and a celestial aura enveloped him. Feng Yun was awestruck. This was a formation in order to raise ones cultivation for a short period of time. He had read about something similar to this in a book but he could never make the connection. Guo Leng ''s cultivation rose from the seventh layer to the peak of the eighth layer of the Xiantian realm.


    The ogre slightly furrowed it''s eyebrows while pondering why Guo Leng had a sudden rush in cultivation. He also sensed that he was almost as strong as him which made Guo Leng a threat. The ogre bellowed loudly and unleashed a torrent of ice qi at Guo Leng and the formation. Guo Leng didn''t even flinch and said,


    "Xiantian Energy Shield!" A large holy shield appeared and covered the while group of Xiantian cultivators. This was another feature of the Xiantian formation. It could conjure a shield to protect the users of the formation. The formation truly was powerful!


    "However," Feng Yun said silently while frowning slightly. "There is a large cost to using this formation."


    The supporting Xiantian realm cultivators would feel immense fatigue and would be unable to fight or move very well for two weeks. For the center, it was even harsher. The center would succumb to massive internal injuries that could bring him close to death. Guo Leng went in fully prepared with this.


    The ogre frowned and it''s eyes flashed with fury. It could not believe that someone this weak could block his powerful strike. The ogre roared and launched a multitude of fists against the shield resulting in cracks. Guo Leng and the rest felt their hearts turn cold. The ogre was truly beginning to get serious now.


    "You dare try to destroy our formation, I will kill you." Guo Leng shouted and converted a massive amount of energy to his fists. He then charged a blast at the ogre filled with rich qi. The holy blast hot the ogre''s chest and made it stagger backwards. The ogre spit out some blood. On its chest was a large bloody wound that seated through its flesh. The previously cold Snow Demon Ogre was now filled with warmth. The warmth of its own blood. The ogre was enraged. It stared at Guo Leng with a furious look. Guo Leng smiled wryly before spitting out a mouthful of blood himself. This was even more than what the ogre spit because Guo Leng''s organs were not as tough as the former''s.


    The ogre sneered and Slapped it''s palms together. The energy created a Shockwave and a torrent of snow storms attacked Guo Leng and the crew. The ice cold sensation was something they couldn''t block in time and they met it directly. The ice cold sensation weakened their energy and palms and gradually, the formation began to dissipate.


    Feng Yun frowned at this. He needed to make his move, now. He motioned to Xia Qing who understood what he was intending. While the ogre was using all of its focus on Guo Leng it was safe enough for Feng Yun and Xia Qing to make it through. They were small enough as well. They hid themselves with qi as best as they could and crept towards the cave entrance on the side. The ogre didn''t notice them and continued it''s barrage of attacks against Guo Leng and the crew who looked very pale with fright. Feng Yun looked at them with an apologetic glance. If what he obtained was powerful, perhaps it would be able to kill the ogre. So until then, they needed to hold out. Hao Jiang could be seen gritting his teeth while trying desperately to hold the formation. Feng Yun then headed towards the cave entrance with Xia Qing without turning back.


    The cave entrance was extremely dark and gave the feeling of an intimidating pressure. When they got further enough into the cave, Feng Yun lit up some fire and illuminated the cave. It was completely made of ice excluding a large hole at the end. Feng Yun noticed a shiny glint there and his eyes narrowed. He pointed to the hole and gestured Xia Qing to the hole. The latter nodded her head and the two rushed into the hole.


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    Feng Yun and Xia Qing stepped in quietly and what they were met with completely surprised them. There was a large amount of weapons and armor compiled into a huge pile. They ranged from short swords to daggers to heavy swords. Some gave off a powerful qi but most were just normal swords. Feng Yun was not really interested in those as he had an extremely powerful sword, the Overlord Heaven Piercer.


    What truly caught his eyes was a rainbow colored plant hovering above the pile. The plant was not very tall. It was about two feet tall with only one pair of leaves. The leaves gave off an enormous pressure that seemed to endlessly weigh down on Feng Yun. Xia Qing also felt the same way. The plant had to be above the Xiantian realm. The ogre must have been absorbing the energy that the plant gave off and making a huge rise in cultivation because of this. If Feng Yun and Xia Qing swallowed the plant, perhaps they would step into the Xiantian realm. Feng Yun could skip the entire month required to break into the Xiantian realm in one fell swoop and possibly step into the second layer. Feng Yun and Xia Qing leaped above the pile of weapons and arrived at the plant.


    "Xia Qing, let''s each take one leaf of the plant and consume it. We should be able to have a substantial rise in cultivation and perhaps help out the others."


    "Agreed, we need to be strong enough jn order to support them. We must eat it."  Xia Qing nodded in agreement.


    Feng Yun reached his hands to grasp the plant and felt a hot sensation burning him slightly. However, his flesh began healing itself at the same rate jn response. Feng Yun took his other hand and tore of the leaves of the plant. He gave one to Xia Qing and took one himself. They both swallowed it simultaneously and the effects became apparent. Their bodies were enveloped in a celestial aura. This was the same aura as the usual when they make a breakthrough but it was different. A rainbow colored qi surrounded them and their bodies began reconstructing themselves. The bones and muscles were broken over and over again and it was an excruciating process.


    Many times, they felt as if they would die but they gritted their teeth and persisted. Ordonarily, Feng Yun should have been able to bypass the Xiantian realm easily because of the pill. However, the pill''s effect of having no pain when breaking through completely disappeared and what was replaced was a hellish pain. Sweat beaded on their brows. Then, the aura began to grow larger and larger until it could no longer hold. The shockwave caused by the bridge between the dantian and meridians solidifying pushed then into the Xiantian realm. Xia Qing was first since she had to break through to the ninth layer of the Tempered Body first.


    Tempered Body 9th layer!


    Xiantian Realm 1st Layer!


    Xia Qing''s growth stopped there and the hazy glow around her face gradually dimmed until it was but a shade. She looked much more delicate than before and seemed enchanting. Feng Yun was next. A charging sound was being made and prepared for a release. It then came out like a hose.


    Xiantian Realm 1st Layer!


    Xiantian Realm 2nd Layer!


    Feng Yun stopped there and let out a smile. He had broken through to the Xiantian realm far sooner than he had expected. By accessing the Xiantian realm, he had a large variety of skills available to him now. This plant''s properties were truly powerful. It''s no wonder that the ogre grew so strong in only three years. Feng Yun took a look at his dantian and was surprised to see that there was seven colors bordering each other within the dantian. It still retained it''s bluish gold outer rim however. His spiritual energy storage grew even larger than before. His spirits''s power had been multiplied by ten times. His gains were very great this time. He even learned the third chapter of the inheritance skillbook. He still had one trump card that he hadn''t used but he didn''t want to reveal that just yet.


    He turned his head and saw Xia Qing walk towards him with a smile on her face. She had made a great leap as well and they were now Xiantian realm cultivators. They were actually the youngest people to ever have broken through to the Xiantian realm but they did not know that. They were only eleven and had broken through through the Xiantian realm. They weren''t even at their peak cultivation age which ranged from thirteen to twenty five years old. At their level of strength. They should be able to assist in the Xiantian Combined Formation. The duo, knowing the urgency of the situation rushed out of the cave.


    What they were met with was a very bloody sight.


    The Xiantian realm cultivators all lay on the floor with some of their body parts torn apart in different places. They had horrible internal injuries and slashes across their bodies. It was horrifying. Hao Jiang was one of the lucky ones. He had a few internal injuries and a slash going through his torso. It wasn''t very deep however so he was fine. Guo Leng was the worst off. He kneeled on one foot clutched his bleeding arm. Blood was covering him from head to toe and his bones could be clearly seen from the level of injuries that he had received. He spit out blood every five seconds and it looked as if he could die any moment. His cultivation was ruined and he could barely stand.


    "You damn bastard of an ogre! I used my most forbidden of techniques, the Earth Shattering Enhancement and it still didn''t kill you. I''m even about to die and you''re not dead. Go fuck yourself in hell you bastard." Guo Leng had a tired expression but it was still filled with regret. He then sank down into the ground and didn''t move. That was it. Guo Leng, the master of the Guo Family and City Lord of Snow Beast Town was dead. Killed by an ogre.


    The ogre on the other hand, was not as bad. It had several bloody injuries and fatal hits dealt towards it but still was not yet dead. It had a terrifying tenacity to survive. Right now, it''s strength should be on about the Xiantian Realm 3rd or 4th layer. I should be able to use my newfound skills to defeat it, Feng Yun thought. Xia Qing was still only at the first lager so she could not do much. Feng Yun on the other hand was at the second layer and was able to match up to opponents that were one or two levels higher than him.


    The ogre changed its target suddenly. After raising that Guo Leng was dead, it gave one last sneer towards him and moved towards another target. Unluckily, the target was Hao Jiang. The latter let out a sigh of regret knowing his death was coming soon. He let out a calm smile.


    "Haa, it looks like my life ends here. Too bad. I guess this is what fate has in store for me." Hao Jiang said sadly. He was in no position to defend the incoming attack. The ogre raised its claw to deliver the finishing blow. Suddenly, a voice rang out.


    "You want to touch Senior Hao? You will have to fight me first. See if you can be so arrogant then." Everyone looked up to see which arrogant youth said this and all were surprised when they saw Feng Yun. He was emitting a very superior power to previously and he had an air of confidence to him. The ogre turned around seemingly surprised. It looked at Feng Yun and was able to sense the familiar undulations that he emitted. It was the exact same as the plant that he was absorbing energy from. It became enraged and bellowed at Feng Yun. Feng Yun merely stood there with a smile of disdain on his face. If it was before, I might have been afraid, but now you aren''t that tough, Feng Yun thought.


    "Come at me Snow Demon Ogre. However, be prepared to face death when you provoke the King of Assassins."

 Blood Demon Sect Attacks?

    Okay next chapter and first chapter of the week. So here''s where the clich¨¦ stuff will happen. Don''t assault me please. Just accept the damn concept because it''s my story. Thanks for reading and enjoy!


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    The ogre was truly enraged after knowing that Feng Yun had absorbed the leaf. That was it''s treasure. One does not simply take its treasure. Feng Yun nodded to Xia Qing, who stepped back to watch the fight. She had a determined look on her face that said that if he got into trouble, she would help.


    "Be careful," she warned him. Feng Yun sweetly smiled and faced the ogre somewhat lazily. The ogre leaped at him claws and teeth bared and a terrifying energy flowing from them. Feng Yun raised his palm with indifference and an oppressive energy rushed forth from it. This was the energy of the Xiantian realm. When one broke through to the Xiantian realm, you would be available to a new type of energy that was used for skills. This was Yuan energy. Only when one transformed the qi from the Tempered Body to the Yuan energy of the Xiantian realm would one be able to harness the true power of the Xiantian realm. The ogre had not transformed a lot of its qi into Yuan energy therefore it was a lot weaker than normal Xiantian cultivators it''s level. The same went for Guo Leng and the others. They had not transformed one hundred percent of their energy into Yuan energy.


    Feng Yun and Xia Qing surprisingly had over fifty percent of their qi transformed into Yuan energy. This was due to the plant''s magical properties that allowed the transfusion of qi to Yuan energy to progress a lot faster. The plant had th abilities to bring a cultivator into the Xiantian realm however upon noticing that Feng Yun had the Xiantian Pill within him, it sped up the process of the pill fusion and at the same time added another layer. Their power could now contend with third stage Xiantian realm cultivators easily and for Feng Yun, even fourth stage cultivators wouldn''t be too difficult.


    Feng Yun charged lightning qi but it wasn''t qi anynore, it was Yuan energy. He unleashed the power of the Raiding Thunder Palm against the incoming blows.


    "SWOOSHHHHHHH!" The power of the palm had multiplied by over ten times and the ogre could not block it. The palm''s lightning qi decimated the incoming fist and went further connecting with the ogre''s palms.


    CRACK!!!


    The sound of bones cracking could be heard and the ogre reeled in pain and clutched is arm in agony. The pain that it faced was unbearable. It could still feel the shocks of the lightning qi throughout its limbs. The ogre looked at Feng Yun with terror. It had never seen such a powerful but young cultivator like Feng Yun before. Currently, it''s strength was at the third layer of the Xiantian realm but it still had a high control over its power. It''s injuries had mostly healed but had been quickly reopened by Feng Yun''s earlier strike. The damage done had been much more however.


    Feng Yun looked like a death god delivering a punishment from the heavens. The ogre stood up and prepared to retaliate. It decided to go all out and utterly destroy Feng Yun. Feng Yun snorted in response and a boundless energy invaded the atmosphere. It was like a vortex ripping apart nature. The Yuan energy that Feng Yun possessed was definetly not normal. It was outlined with eleven colors which each seemed to give off an aura of a god. Seven of these eleven colors were familiar to Feng Yun. These symbolized the elements of darkness, light, fire, water, earth, wind, and lightning. The other four were unfamiliar to him and made him very puzzled. They gave off an aura that was much more powerful than the original seven elements. Were these perhaps elements that had not been identified in this plane? Feng Yun didn''t have much time to comprehend the energies as the ogre''s attack came rushing at him. It was accompanied by a loud roar from the Snow Demon Ogre.


    Feng Yun narrowed his eyes at the sight of the fist approaching him. The ogre had seemed so powerful and tyrannical when he had first learned it. Now it seemed as pitiful as a lamb.


    "Haa, you truly are desperate to die aren''t you? Very well, I shall grant you that death. Inheritance skillbook chapter three-Hell Thunder Dragon''s Descent." Feng Yun shouted. The Yuan energy that he had been releasing in an endless stream accumulated until it formed the shape of a large dragon that encompassed a large portion of the naked eye''s sight range. The dragon gathered lightning bolts and absorbed it within its body coiling through the clouds. Feng Yun clapped his hands together and the dragon began to move. The ogre was scared shitless. It was nothing in the face of such terrifying power. The dragon aimed it''s nose towards the ogre and transformed into a ray of light aiming at the ogre. The aura had the ogre transfixed in one spot unable to move. The ogre could only wait for its death.


    The ray of light shot through the large ogre''s body and directly split it in half. Blood splattered everywhere and lightning crackled along the red liquid. The surrounding cultivators were all shocked beyond belief. That tyrannical dragon and it''s terrifying power. It scared them to the point that they unconsciously tried to move away. After the spectacle was over, only gazes of admiration remained. The numerous elders looked at the young boy who had come out of nowhere and completely dominated the battlefield. Hao Jiang especially had a look of veneration. He gave Feng Yun a thumbs up and layer back on the ground letting out a sigh of relief. The same reaction could be seen among the others as well.


    They were still processing the fact that they would live through this affair and survive to tell the tail. Even more unbelievable was that their lives had been saved by a boy who was much too young to be considered powerful enough to defeat the ogre. Feng Yun himself walked over to the group accompanied by Xia Qing. He had a calm smile on his face and lent an outstretched hand to Hao Jiang who took with a weak smile. The latter was pulled up and the rest similarly got up.


    One elder walked up to Feng Yun and had a very kind expression on his face. He had been heavily injured but he had recovered some of his serious injuries. This man bore a shocking resemblance to Guo Leng so Feng Yun guessed that the man must be a direct relative of the former. The man cupped his hands as a sigh if respect and said to Feng Yun.


    "Junior, I thank you very much for your intervention in the battle. Although my younger brother Guo Leng has died, you have saved the majority of our lives. For this, I Guo Kong am grateful to you. Junior, may I know your honored name?" Guo Kong spoke with an incredibly courteous tone. He would treat those rhat showed benevolence with respect regardless of age. Feng Yun found this admirable. He cupped his hands back and said modestly,


    "Haha, Senior Guo,  no need to stand in formalities. This junior''s name is Qiu Yun. I am happy to have been able to help. Truthfully, we had a stroke of luck within the cave and was able to step into the Xiantian realm quickly." Feng Yun still didn''t forget to use his fake identity.


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    "Ah yes, the cave. Junior brother Qiu Yun, did you perhaps swallow a rainbow colored leaf within the cave. Is it the reason you were able to two into the Xiantian realm?" Guo Kong wad surprisingly right on target. Feng Yun was surprised. He never expected that Guo Kong knew about the leaf. Xia Qing showed a similar reaction. The duo was bewildered as to the identity of the plant that it could cause such a miracle.


    "Well, Senior Guo Kong,.you are completely correct. We indeed did eat such a leaf. It was very strange and appeared to have eleven different colors. Me and my companion each ate one of the two leaves." Feng Yun said. Guo Kong looked at him while pondering and with a large breath, he spoke.


    "That plant is the Eleven Colours Elemental Leaf. It has the ability to give one the ability to wield all seven of the elements and the four unknown elements without restraint and difficulty. This kind of plant is born once every ten million years. One can imagine how long of a.period that is. Truth realm cultivators would die for something like that. It is considered a world famous treasure." Feng Yun was endlessly surprised at Guo Kong''s statement. This plant that they swallowed was actually so powerful? The rainbow colored qi had felt so refreshing and warm to them. They never would have thought that it was from an amazing herb.


    "It is very strong and you children truly deserve it. I won''t get angry or try to kill you for it. After all you helped us fight off that monster. You saved our lives so I owe you at least this much." Guo Kong looked at them kindly and Feng Yun could tell that he meant what he said.


    "Senior Guo Long, what will we do now that the city lord has died?" Feng Yun asked. Guo Kong let out a sigh.


    "The Guo family will decrease in power and slowly lose control of the city. It will only be a matter of time before a new city lord comes. I am no good with politics so I can''t succeed Guo Leng. You kids should probably get out before that happens. It will get slightly ugly."


    Feng Yun nodded and began planning to leave the town. He would not stay to help the Guo Family. Feng Yun and Xia Qing had their own problems and it was no concern of them to help. Feng Yun then spoke to Guo Kong.


    "Hmm, I''m sorry for your loss. I hope you make it out okay and survive the tribulation. We shall depart once we reach the base of the mountain." Feng Yun was not planning to go back to the town. He and Xia Qing would directly go on their path. After all, they had to get to the Holy Continental academy in two years. They''d best make haste. Guo Kong nodded and understood that Feng Yun and Xia Qing were in a hurry to go somewhere and he would not distract them with hospitality.


    The party looked through the treasury one more time and got as much as they could before descending to the base of the mountain. The people were still injured but just the energy from Xia Qing and Feng Yun was enough to crush these beasts who were at the Tempered Body into pulp. The trip took less time than it did going up and they eventually reached the base of the mountain. Feng Yun gave Hao Jiang one more glance.


    "Senior Hao, I hope we can meet again soon."


    "Haha, Junior Qiu Yun, I too hope to see you again. You will probably surpass me the next time we meet." Hai Jiang gave Feng Yun a smile before turning his back and walking. Feng Yun and Xia Qing did the same but in a different direction.


    "Feng Yun, where should we go now? We have gained many benefits from the mountain and are close to the requirements for attending the academy." Xia Qing asked him. Feng Yun scratched his head while thinking.


    "Well since we are already close to the requirements, we should focus on honing our skills rather than on cultivation. We can still focus on cultivation but we should put a lot of time on the skills that we already have and rank them up to higher levels." Xia Qing nodded her head and smiled in understanding.


    "Xia Qing, I never asked you but what martial art do you practice? I practice the Golden Tyrant Thunder God Dragon''s inheritance skillbook and the Cloudscale Sect Evasion arts. However, I''m curious, what sort of arts do you practice?" Feng Yun had never understood what it was that she practiced.


    "Hmm, well I recently took in a couple martial arts that perfectly suited me. It costed a huge fortune but it was worth it. The first is called the Sun Scorching Vulcan Fist. The second is the Frozen Soul attack. One is a material attack and the other is a soul attack. I have mastered them to a very high level. They are both ice and fire elements so they suit me." Xia Qing said. Feng Yun was surprised. They seemed very powerful. He couldn''t wait to see just how powerful they were.


    The duo had not been travelling long and were only a few miles away from the village. If they turned back, they could still see the image of the village in the distance. They were following the correct direction for the way to the Holy Continental academy. Currently, Feng Yun and Xia Qing had been in a forest and were surrounded by greens and flowers of all kinds. It was very tranquil as no beast dared to fight them.


    "In a few mile, we should be out of the forest. Then, sunlight will be much more visible to us," Xia Qing said. Feng Yun nodded but turned his head sharply as he heard a sound that rustled in the forest. He spread out his sense to try to see what it was but he was too late. A dagger filled with Yuan energy flew at Xia Qing. Feng Yun noticed it and lashed out at the dagger. The now blunt knife flew away and what replaced it were four people covered in cloaks. Xia Qing finally noticed and prepared Yuan Energy in her body.


    "Who are you, that dares to attack us? What motive do you have?" Feng Yun narrowed his eyes at the four men who were emitting the energy of the Xiantian realm. Each one was at around the Xiantian fifth realm or sixth realm.  One of them laughed and shot a menacing smile at Feng Yun.


    "Haha, Feng Yun. We have come to kill you. You arrogant prick who dared to leave the safety of your home not fearing that we, the Blood Demon Sect would track you. You shall give us your life." The man said with a grin. Feng Yun raised his eyebrows slightly. How did the Blood Demon Sect become aware of their trip? He looked at Xia Qing who had the same reaction and had no clue how they found out. It didn''t matter at this moment. He needed to kill these people fast.


    "Hmoh, idiots from the Blood Demon Sect dare to provoke us. Such shameless people. You actually attack us with the strength that is much higher than ours. Do not feel shameful?" Feng Yun mocked them. They merely smiled and prepared their weapons.


    "Feng Yun, that mouth of yours won''t speak anymore in a few minutes. DIE!!!" The four men shouted and leaped at Feng Yun and Xia Qing. Feng Yun shook his head and glanced at then with a pitiful gaze.


    "Hmph, you are courting death!"

 Dragonification

    Hey guys, next chapter. I don''t know about you, but I am tired as hell. The damn work piling up at school sucks. I can''t wait until winter break begins. Then I can update chapters a hella lot faster. Onwards to the next chapter. There may be a slightly clich¨¦ concept in this chapter that I am aware of so please people don''t assault me. I''m not trying to copy off of another work or book. Enjoy!


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    The approaching Blood Demon Sect members had no restraint and attempted to kill Feng Yun quickly. They were arrogant but they deserved to be. They had great strength that could not be underestimated. Four experts of the Xiantian realm fifth layer was a slight problem even for Feng Yun. For Xia Qing. It would be even more difficult because she didn''t have as much methods for dealing with people with a much higher cultivation than hers. She could probably protect herself against these people for a while but would eventually succumb to them as they got more serious.


    The experts were of the Blood Demon Sect so naturally, they had a good amount of Yuan Energy transfusion from the qi. They had a bit more Yuan energy than Feng Yun and a lot of combat experience. They were professional killers. Feng Yun closed his eyes as the cultivation advanced. When they were close enough, he engaged in a flurry of attacks from his fists. The four cultivators had come out of four different directions so Feng Yun had to multitasking slightly. Luckily, his days as an assassin had served him well and gave him great reflexes.


    Feng Yun blocked and dodged with his fists which flowed like water. His feet danced like a swan and appeared very graceful. He shot jabs at them in retaliation which caused them to involuntarily take a step back. The cultivators were surprised. They had no idea that Feng Yun had advanced this far. One of them checked his cultivation.


    "Xiantian realm Second layer?! You have advanced this much in only a month or less since you left? What fortuitous encounter did you have?" The man was shocked because this level of cultivation at this age was unheard of. Upon hearing this, the gazes of the other three turned cold and began to leak put a large amount of killing intent. Feng Yun''s cultivation proved to the four that he couldn''t be allowed to grow else he would become a threat to the Blood Demon Sect. They released a very deep and powerful Yuan Energy that seemed to dominate the battlefield. It appeared that they were getting serious.


    Feng Yun did not change his expression amidst this however. He was as still and calm as a lake. His multicolored eyes had no expression within them and a single look from them could make you feel as if Feng Yun was staring into your soul. The four felt very unsettled by his calmness but did not stop accumulating energy. They oppressed and unloaded the energy of the Xiantian realm fifth layer upon Feng Yun. Despite the endless and unbearable pain, Feng Yun continued to endure and waited for them to attack.


    "Is that all that the Blood Demon Sect has? Such weaklings, can''t even take care of ''trash'' like me." He mocked them without restraint not fearing their wrath. The four sect members narrowed their eyes and seemed slightly surprised.


    "Hmph, it appears that you are truly stronger than we realized. We will have to dispense some of our true strength when dealing with you." One of them said mockingly.


    Feng Yun snorted in disdain. These people would just keep saying that they weren''t using their true strength until they were dead would they? What fools. The four of them unleashed their martial skills upon Feng Yun. In the hands of a Xiantian realm master, even the simplest of skills would be deadly. Fists and kicks came flying at him and Feng Yun did not relax in the slightest. He fused Yuan energy within his body and condensed it into an outer layer. The outer layer protected him from the oppressive Yuan energy that threatened him. He charged his left fist full of lightning Yuan energy and his right fist full of darkness Yuan energy. The fists collided with the moves of all the experts and clashed. The sound of the contact made a loud boom which resounded throughout the whole forest.


    The experts found themselves taking half a step back while Feng Yun took an entire step back while wiping away some blood. They were all surprised by the power of the last exchange. They had noticed the dense elemental Yuan energy that Feng Yun had released. This was due to the Eleven Colours Elemental Leaf which gave Xia Qing and Feng Yun total affinity for the seven elements as well as the four that they weren''t sure of. It was truly a miraculous herb. If Feng Yun didn''t have the leaf, he would be having a much harder time with these people.


    "Hmph, a fluke. Your control over your elemental energy is much more than we expected. If you had just been a part of our Blood Demon Sect and not that hateful Cloudscale sect. We would have been kings!" Another one said. Feng Yun scrunched up his face in disgust. Who would want to join your sect? He thought.


    Feng Yun began to pump out much larger amounts of Yuan energy and his eyes glowed much more brightly. He leaped off of the ground with a startling burst of power. He appeared in front of the people throwing his fist at them with incredible power and form.


    "Raiding Thunder Palm!" The power of this technique had shot up since entering the Xiantian realm and had made its rank shoot up to a Sage Class mid phase skill. The power of the attack could not be underestimated. The fist seemed to carry the pressure of a dragon and intimidated the experts in front of them.


    They poised themselves to defend the attack and launched their own attack to counter the raving palm. However, what astounded them wad that once he was within an inch of them his body suddenly disappeared without a trace. Where did he go, they all thought.


    What they didn''t realize was that, in that moment, Feng Yun had assimilated his Dragon spirit and had used Wind Transferrer immediately warping him directly above their heads. They quickly thought and realized where he was, but it was too late. The churning sound of a lightning fist rained down from the sky directly smashing the ground beneath them. Ripples could be felt as the ground waved about like a tide. Cracks appeared along the surface and soon the ground broke apart. Lightning surged through the cracks and burst through them hitting the Blood Demon Sect members badly. Shit, they all thought. The lightning energy rose from the ground and assaulted them directly piercing through their body. Luckily for them, the parts that were pierced were not vitals so they did not instantly die.


    They jumped back cringing before their wounds. They were bleeding from the chest down. One even coughed out some blood. Despite the strike having missed their vitals, they still suffered serious injuries. They were completely careless and arrogant.


    They didn''t expect him to use such tactics and thus, they were caught off guard. Otherwise, how could a master of the Xiantian realm fifth layer be injured so easily by a cultivator who was only at the second layer of the Xiantian realm. They were much more prepared now and would be careful about his attacks. Feng Yun sighed to himself. He had really wished that that attack had killed at least one of them but it had only injured them. He was just going to have to deal with them the hard way.


    The four men stood up and gathered Yuan energy in their body. It began to dramatically increase and their grave expressions became much lighter. They grew so powerful that even Feng Yun felt a little suffocation. After they were finished, their aura had a sort of celestial touch to it and seemed to be very threatening. Feng Yun''s gaze became very concentrated. These people were becoming very serious now.


    "Feng Yun, you are truly worthy of being named the prodigy of the Cloudscale sect. However you will still die! Hundred Mountain God''s Fist!" The leader leaped at a speed comparable to Feng Yun himself and launched a fist that seemed to be able to collapse a mountain at him. The power within it was great and even Feng Yun had a hard time defending. He quickly absorbed his Dragon spirit and his defense increased tenfold. The leaders fist reached him and caused slight ripples to appear through his forearm. Feng Yun''s palm almost snapped from the overwhelming power but he injected a concentrated amount of Yuan Energy into it and was able to contend with the power.


    That man wasn''t the only person there however. One more member of the Blood Demon Sect appeared behind him and threw a side kick filled with powerful Yuan energy at Feng Yun''s back. Two more appeared at his sides with knives containing power that was comparable to the Hundred Mountain God''s Fist.


    "Feng Yun watch out!" Xia Qing couldn''t stand watching and had to get involved. She had been scared that Feng Yun and upon seeing him injure the four men, she was delighted. However, once she saw the four men attacking him from all sides, she knew Feng Yun was in a predicament. She had to help. As she rushed over, she released the energy of the Xiantian realm first layer. This cultivation was by far not enough to completely stop the incoming onslaught but she was able to block the majority of the energy.


    "I will not let you harm Feng Yun! Icefire Emperor Eagle first spirit ability - Ice Fire Congruence Wall! " Xia Qing cried out and instantly, a layer of blue and red appeared along with the illusion of a majestic eagle. The appearance of the eagle surprised the three who had been coming to oppress Feng Yun from the other sides and their attack slightly reduced in power. The Ice Fire Congruence Wall had risen in power for her as well and could not be so easily trifles with. Still, her power was insufficient and she needed to increase her cultivation in order to make it able to stop the attacks of the incoming three men.


    The attacks of the three men still went through the wall shattering it and going straight at Xia Qing herself. She concentrated as much Yuan energy into her body as she could to try to block the attack. The knives flew at her and embedded themselves in her thighs and the second man''s attack was directly taken by her. She managed to block the major damage of the attacks but they were still powerful. She coughed out a huge mouthful of blood and sank to the ground. She smiled at Feng Yun a little before falling unconscious. Blood poured out of her wounds but she would live if the knives were removed.


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    Feng Yun stared at the smiling but unconscious Xia Qing with wide eyes not daring to believe his eyes.  Xia Qing had thrust herself behind him in order to block an attack originally meant for him. Now she was in a fatal state..because of him. The three men looked at her dumbfounded. This girl...actually took the attack with her entire being? She was remarkable! The leader sadly shook his head at Feng Yun.


    "Haa, to cause people that aren''t even involved in our conflict to suffer, you truly are a piece of trash! Feng Yun, pay the price for having killed your friend. Die!" The leader was shameless blaming the entire thing on Feng Yun. Feng Yun was listening however. His eyes had dimmed and his complexion turned pale. His eyes which were previously gold and ruby, were now pitch black and gave the four men the feeling that they had incurred the wrath of a god. The status of his body began to undergo a massive change and the leader who had been clashing with Feng Yun was thrown back a few meters before crashing into a tree. The leader spit out a large amount of blood and stared astonishingly at Feng Yun. How was it that he had gained a sudden increase in strength. Feng Yun was leaking out a grey aura that encompassed the entire battlefield. When he opened his mouth to speak, his voice was that of a demon.


    "YOU...DARED...TO...TOUCH...HER!? TO ANGER A GOD, HOW AUDACIOUS!" Feng Yun didn''t sound like he was normally. It was as if something possessed him. The voice was divine and had a deepness that definitely didn''t belong to Feng Yun. The surrounding four men felt fear press down on their backs. A moment ago, Feng Yun was struggling to fight them. Now, he appeared as if he could destroy them with but a finger. One of the men was foolish and said,


    "Hmph, he''s obviously just talking big. He doesn''t truly have any strength and is just trying to make us afraid. That aura of his is probably fake."


    The others calmed down upon hearing this. They didn''t think that anyone could grow so strong in the course of a minute. He was probably just screwing with them to stall for time. The four men once again attacked in different directions attempting to pincer him and end his life in one go. Their attacks were laced with a thick layer of Yuan Energy much stronger than the previous attack. They all smiled in delight as the attacks were nearing him. Still, Feng Yun did not move and had an indifferent expression. His eyes were cold and he snorted upon seeing the attack. This made the leader''s expression change a bit but he couldn''t regret his decision because the attack was on the verge of hitting Feng Yun.


    "FOOLS! DID I GIVE THE ORDER FOR YOU TO RAISE YOUR HEADS TO LOOK AT ME!!!" Feng Yun bellowed with the same demonic voice. He waved his hands and a terrifying gust of Yuan Energy tore apart the attacks of each of the four men and furiously attacked them sending them sprawling to the ground. They lifted their faces to see that Feng Yun was looking down at them. They felt a surge of terror on seeing the god-like existence before them. The grey aura that was being emitted from Feng Yun''s body did not diminish in the slightest and instead grew larger. The leader, being the fastest to respond to the situation gave an order to his comrades.


    "Brothers, draw out your spirits! He is a completely different person! If we don''t use our spirits, then we may very well die." The other men agreed and nodded their heads. Then, a gust of Yuan Energy arose from the four experts as their different spirits were released. Two of them were beast spirits, and the other two were weapon spirits. They gave off a ferocious aura that seemed to threaten the atmosphere and cause ripples to appear. They had unleashed their full power in this moment. This did not make a difference to Feng Yun, who merely stood there waiting for them to unleash their attacks.


    "I cannot believe that you can take our attacks after using our spirits, Feng Yun! Whatever power you''re using right now will pale in the face of our coordinated attacks." The leader arrogantly said. The four of them shot out using their spirit abilities without restraint and soon enough, the attacks reached Feng Yun. These attacks were high tier abilities that even a cultivator of the Xiantian Seventh Layer would need to be careful about. When they worked in coordination with each other, they were completely indomitable. Feng Yun slightly sighed and his black eyes turned sharp. He then whispered to himself,


    "Innate Divine Beast Ability-Dragonification!" Feng Yun''s aura began to significantly change and his body underwent drastic changes. Pain surged through his body as azure gold scales began to grow on his arm and lower body. His chest grew an armor like plate similar to a dragon. He was completely covered in a nightmarish azure gold skin. HE grew a tail that was about two meters long. On his back, a pair of wings the same color of his new skin unfurled revealing a large wingspan and a heavy pressure. Feng Yun had unleashed his final trump card, Dragonification. This was an ability available to cultivators who possessed the lineage of a draconian ancestor. It was only available once a cultivator reached the Xiantian Realm. Feng Yun had the purest blood of the Golden Tyrant Thunder God Dragon and thus had a very special skin. Together, with his soul bone artifact wings made a complete Dragonification. This would amplify his power ten times by itself than the normal Dragonification. His soul bone wings belonged to a sovereign however, so his power would grow even greater. At this point, he could easily defeat the four men belonging to the Blood Demon Sect. This power came at a cost however. It consumed a lot of Yuan Energy and would leave him with a huge backlash. He would be suffering a lot of pain. Once he reached higher levels however, then he would be able to use it without as much backlash.


    The aura of the transformation completely blew the four men backwards and inspired terror into them. They finally knew why Feng Yun had been so arrogant and looked down on them. He actually possessed this kind of strength. They could not match up to him in the slightest. Run, they all thought. If they ran and reported this to the Sect Master, then perhaps he would send a stronger force to kill Feng Yun. They turned around to escape the terrifying body of Feng Yun.


    "HMPH, IDIOTS THAT PROVOKED ME. ONCE YOU PROVOKE SOMEONE TO A BATTLE, YOU CANNOT LEAVE. YOU HAVE ALREADY SEALED YOUR OWN FATE BY PROVOKING ME. NOW DIE!" Feng Yun stopped them from escaping by using his Yuan Energy to form strands that pulled them towards him. Not only that, the Falling Heavens Wings brought a lot of pressure upon them such that the gravity was too much. Feng Yun appeared in front of them and drew large sword out from empty space. This was the Overlord Heaven Piercer katana. He swung the sword vertically over the leader. The leader, in response, drew his own weapon spirit, an axe to block it. He narrowly missed his death but was still struck by Feng Yun''s tail with a large flick. Blood splashed out from the leader''s chest as he collapsed to the base of a tree, and lay there unmoving. He had still died despite having attempted to block the katana attack. The other remaining three stared at the corpse, dumbfounded. Then, as realization came upon them, they began to shout at Feng Yun in pure terror.


    "Our sect will avenge us!"


    "You won''t get away with this!"


    "Feng Yun, the sect master will make life a living hell for you!"


    They all tried to threaten Feng Yun into sparing their lives but Feng Yun didn''t even bat an eye. He walked over to them and lifted his sword. He swung in a beheading motion and all three of the sect members''s heads rolled to the ground.


    Feng Yun let out a deep breath and slowly, his appearance began to return to normal. He felt ache in all of his joints and an extreme pain that could not be measured swam throughout his nerves. It was an utter hell. He screamed and screamed and gritted After about fifteen minutes, the pain subsided and Feng Yun rose from the ground. He walked over to the body of Xia Qing, still surrounded by blood and he said,


    "I''m so sorry for not being strong enough to protect you that well. I...I truly am sorry. I will formally apologize once you have healed. For now, Xia Qing, I shall heal you." Feng Yun placed his hands on the knives embedded in her thighs and slowly, but carefully, began to pull it out. As the knives fell out of the wounds, blood began to pour out again, in which Feng Yun wrapped a solid leaf around. Her complexion was gradually growing better but she was still in a critical state. Her internal organs were injured beyond comparison and needed expertise. He called out into his mind and a voice came.


    "You called, young master?" The voice belonged to the Prison Warden of the Void Universal Manual. He currently sounded very tired and was happy to be of some use to Feng Yun.


    "Warden, I need you to tell me how to save Xia Qing. She is in a critical condition after having fought three Xiantian Realm mid stage cultivators." Feng Yun was in a hurry and just skipped right to the point. Warden, sensing the urgency, made a grunting sound that sounded as if he was analyzing something.


    "Indeed, young master. She is in a critical condition. Her internal organs are shattered and her dantian is next. She is close to death."


    "Is there a way to help her? I owe her too much. She can''t die!" Feng Yun was desperate. He needed to save Xia Qing fast.


    "Hmm, if you want to save her, then there is a way."

 Soul Sacrifice

    YES!!The weekend is finally here. I''m so damn happy. You guys know how tests are. Anyways, here''s is your first chapter of the weekend. Thanks again for your support and I will continue to make my chapters much better. You guys are telling me to edit the previous chapters but I''m not sure how to. Sorry for my noobiness. If you guys can tell me how to edit my chapter, that would be an awesome help. Thanks again and lets get right to it.


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    Feng Yun listened for the Warden in expectancy. What was it that he needed in order to save Xia Qing? He needed to know fast else Xia Qing would die very soon. He couldn''t stop the bleeding forever. After a moment, the Warden spoke.


    "Well, the price isn''t really that big. All you need to do is to sacrifice all the souls that you have accumulated over the course of the last few years and fuse them into Xia Qing''s body. Her injuries will be recovered and she may gain an extra benefit from the ordeal." The Warden''s voice sounded casual as if this was a trivial matter. Feng Yun was surprised that the price would be so simple. He had thought that an injury of this magnitude would need much larger attention but the Warden had waved it off as something so trivial.


    "Is that truly all there is to healing her?" Feng Yun was slightly skeptical. The Warden laughed.


    "I wouldn''t need to joke about this kind of matter. All you need to do is sacrifice the souls that you have gathered. The amount should be enough to heal her and help her get to the second layer at the same time. It is very simple, but you must be willing to do it. After all, although all of them were quite weak, it is still over a thousand souls." The Warden gave Feng Yun a warning. He warned him that Feng Yun would have to start over and collect more souls in order to exploit the full uses of the Void Universal Manual once again. Feng Yun merely smiled and sighed with relief.


    "It truly is all that there is. I''m very grateful. Warden, there is no need for me to hesitate. I will obviously choose to save her. Begin the process please." Feng Yun''s gaze was resolute and had no trace of hesitation. It could be said that he truly wished to save Xia Qing. It didn''t matter what the price was, he would save her. She, who had thrown herself behind him in order to protect him, was now in danger. He owed her this much.


    "Warden, begin the process."


    "I''m not the one who has to do it. That is you. I''m in in corporeal form and I''m trapped in a damn book. I can''t do shit to the outside world. I can teach you how though." The Warden spat out. It seems he didn''t always enjoy being kept in charge of the Prison. Feng Yun could even here him muttering to himself,


    "Damn it. I''ve been here for a few millenia and nothing has changed in this Prison. Come on, master. Give me a new posting will you?"


    Feng Yun didn''t understand too much of what he was saying and slightly shook his head. He woke the Warden from his thoughts.


    "So how do I do it?"


    "Oh, first place your hands over her stomach."


    "Like this?" Feng Yun placed his hands carefully over Xia Qing''s stomach.


    "Yeah, then begin circulating Yuan Energy through your palms. The direct contact with Yuan energy will spark an opening within her soul."


    Feng Yun calmly circulated the Yuan energy and a faint yellow glow could be seen on the edge of his hands. Xia Qing''s complexion turned slightly pale however. She didn''t look too good. Feng Yun slightly panicked.


    "Warden, she looks worse than she was before. What the hell happened?"


    "Calm down, young master. This is part of the process. Her soul just divided and created a spatial hole to absorb the souls that you are about to give her. That division is making her feel a bit of pain, that''s all."


    The Warden continued his speech and gave further directions to Feng Yun.


    "Release the manual out and open the book." Feng Yun did as he was told and a book appeared hovering in front of him a few feet away. He willed it with his mind and the book opened up to reveal the pages filled with the symbols of the thousands of beasts that he had killed and absorbed.


    "Okay, you''ve done well so far. Remember, keep your Yuan energy circulating at the same rate. Repeat the words that I shall tell you. Initiate Soul Sacrifice!"


    "Initiate Soul Sacrifice." Feng Yun said the words and a change started to happen within the book. It''s purple cover began to glow and the pages released a terrifying energy. Feng Yun began to hear screams that resounded throughout the whole forest. All the other beasts were extremely afraid and took off. The screams came from the beasts sealed inside of the Manual. They obviously were living a hell inside the book. Feng Yun sometimes wondered what kind of things they experienced in that prison.


    A grayish glow began to separate it self from the pages which flipped numerous times. The grey souls let out screams as they separated but calmed down once they realized that they were being let out of the prison. They let out joyous laughs and some cried. Feng Yun smiled coldly. Sorry you won''t be gaining your freedom anytime soon, he thought.


    Unbeknownst to the souls that were drowned in their joy, they had actually began drifting in the direction of the tear in Xia Qing''s soul. They had momentarily forgotten their composure and had only begun to notice it when they felt a strong vacuum pulling them in.


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    The souls were silent for a moment as if pondering why this vacuum appeared. Then, one by one, they began to let out cries of alarm and despair. They weren''t being freed, they were being transferred. The souls''s desperate screams were helpful to no extent as they flew toward the existence known as Xia Qing''s soul. The souls were swallowed by Xia Qing in one gulp and no longer emitted their cries and agony. At least a thousand souls, swallowed in one moment.


    Xia Qing''s complexion was looking much better as she began to unconsciously refine the souls into Yuan energy. Her soul absorbed all of them without restraint and she glowed with a holy aura. Her external injuries were being healed and her bones began to repair themselves back to what they were originally. Snaps and cracks could be heard as they were put into place. She regained her youthful appearance which had been crushed previously and now had a calm expression on her face. The blood had disappeared and what was left was a pure, untainted, girl lying down, unconscious. Although Feng Yun couldn''t see into her body, he could tell from the Yuan energy vibrations that her organs were also repairing themselves.


    Feng Yun felt relieved that she was getting better and a bead of sweat that was building up in his brow let itself down.  He had used a lot of Yuan energy to keep her condition as stable as possible while she absorbed the souls. He needed some time to gather his Yuan energy back to what it was. Feng Yun shot a glance at the Void Universal Manual, which had previously been hovering, now on the ground. He opened it up and let out a sigh. There was no symbols on the pages and the powerful aura that it had before had now degraded. I will have to build it back up, he thought. He couldn''t make any pills now as he needed more souls. Neither could he temporarily use the attributes of beasts. He was in no need for them however. Not yet at least.


    "Thank you Warden. If it wasn''t for you, she probably would have died. And I would have had to travel alone." Feng Yun sent a mental message to Warden.


    "Ah, it was a small matter young master. No need to be so formal. But I am curious, young master. Why would you choose to save her. I know about your...previous experiences and have seen you to be a cold person who keeps very short term relationships with people no matter who. Why would you begin to do it now?" The Warden asked in a curious manner. Feng Yun chuckled and stared at the skies in thought.


    "Hmm, that is a good question, Warden. Well, I guess I have learned what it means to have a true family and receive affection from this new life of mine. In my previous life, I would have never cared about relationships and would have killed without a second thought. I never even had a girlfriend much less a true parent.


    I guess I wish to regain some of the humanity that I lost in my previous life and not follow the same lonely path I did then. This girl risked her life to save me. Should I not return the favor? No matter the price, I, Feng Yun is not someone who easily forgets favors. And that is on my pride as Feng Yun of this world, not as Feng Yun of the other world."


    Feng Yun finished and was silent. He didn''t expect a reply from Warden. What he said was the truth and his morals. He would abide by those truths for his whole life. He did not know the thoughts that went through Warden''s head at this time.


    ''Such a remarkable person. He is just like Master. I see know why Master challenged him with such a harsh life in the other world. It was to build his character to be what it is now. I cannot believe this boy. His thinking is so profound that it surpasses many kids his age and even people who have lived for one thousand years. Is this the outcome of living two lives?''


    "How long will it take for Xia Qing to absorb the souls completely?" Feng Yun asked after a moment of silence.


    "Ahh, it should be about a day or two. After that, she will be at the second layer of the Xiantian realm and her power will have surpassed those even at the same level as her."


    Feng Yun nodded his head. He decided that in the time until she woke up, he would cultivate and understand more about the Divine Beast Ability that was native to the Dragon lineage, Dragonification. He also wanted to meditate so that he could understand that grey aura that surrounded his body when he went enraged. He had sensed the elements of darkness, light, lighting and wind as he had the most familiarity with them but he had sensed the other elements as well. They had all fused together to form the grey aura that dominated the battlefield. It had even included the other four mystery elements. He needed to find out what they were. Then, he realized that Warden might know the answer.


    "Warden, you were witnessing the battle between me and the Blood Demon Sect experts right? Do you know what that grey aura was that completely beat the crap out of them with ease?"


    "Ahh, I could tell that this question was coming. To be honest, even I don''t understand it very well. I have only heard of the phenomenon and I think my master has mentioned it before a few times. I''m pretty sure it''s called, Creation Synthesis Stage. That Eleven Coloured Leaf that you ate; it should be a heavenly treasure that shouldn''t exist on this plane." The Warden seemed slightly confused and was trying to scrunch up as much information as he could.


    Feng Yun was dumbfounded. Creation Synthesis Stage? Heavenly Treasure from another plane? What the hell was it that he ate?!

 Recovery

    Alright next chapter. Sorry for the delay. I''ve received complaints saying that the Mc is underpowered and that my story is really messy and all. Pleases keep in mind that this is my first story. Also keep in mind that this is MY story. If you guys have a problem with it, then that''s all you. People keep telling me to edit the chapters when I don''t even know how to! Okay, I''ve vented some of my frustration. Enjoy this next chapter.


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    Feng Yun was truly curious and had tried to comprehend the concept known as Creation Synthesis while waiting for Xia Qing to awaken once more. He had tried over and over again but he still couldn''t understand it. It seems as if the power of Creation Synthesis only came when he was in desperate times. Perhaps the more he advances in cultivation, the more insights he gains into the concept. Although he indeed have control over seven of the eleven elements, he couldn''t fuse them together like he did before. He did however, advance in understanding his Divine Beast Ability and is able to control it much more easily. The last couple days have been very profitable. He is close to the third layer. Extremely close. If he just put in some effort for the next couple weeks, he could probably advance without a problem.


    After exiting his meditation, he slowly opened his eyes. It should be time for Xia Qing to awaken, he thought.


    "Warden, how is her condition?" Feng Yun mentally sent.


    "Hmm? Oh, she''s fine. Her internal injuries have stabilized and repaired. She''s also at the second layer of the Xiantian realm. Although she is at this stage however, she is ten times weaker than you. That''s probably due to the benefits that you have received since birth."


    "Hmm, is that so? Well, at least she can protect herself now from enemies such that I don''t need to all the time. It would also improve her mood a bit to know that she has advanced another level." Feng Yun said to himself. He would have to give her an excuse for how her injuries were healed. Feng Yun had a slight headache just thinking about it.


    Suddenly, a light flashed out of the corner of his eye. It was being emitted by Xia Qing''s body. The light merely lasted for a moment before going away however. Feng Yun walked over to Xia Qing''s unconscious body. He stared at her face, searching for any signs of her waking up. Then, he noticed that her eyes started to twitch. Then, her mouth let out a moan as she began to move around. Finally, her eyes opened up slowly and swept it''s gaze across the sky. It landed on Feng Yun who smiled at her. She stared blankly for a moment before realizing what just happened.


    "WOAH!!!" She yelled at the top of her lungs. It almost split the ears of Feng Yun, who was right next to her. He covered his ears and scrunched up his face in pain.


    "Dammit woman, can you not scream so loudly. Heavens, after expending all of that effort into healing you, this is what happens?" Feng Yun shouted. Xia Qing blinked her eyes before looking at Feng Yun again. She then let out an embarrassed smile.


    "Sorry. Wait, Feng Yun, what happened to the Blood Demon Sect experts that attacked us?" She was slightly worried that they were still around and surveyed her surroundings. Feng Yun shook his head and smiled.


    "Thanks to your protection, I was able to kill them all. You sustained a lot of heavy injuries but I was able to heal them."


    "Truly? How did you heal me? If I''m not mistaken, it should have been incredibly hard for you to heal me. My dantian was also on the verge of crumbling." She was curious as to the means Feng Yun used to heal her.


    "Well, let''s just say I used special means to heal you. It took some resources to do it but I made it possible." Feng Yun grinned at her secretively. He was not willing to tell her just yet. Xia Qing shook her head and smiled. She didn''t care either way what means he used. He saved her and that was all that mattered. She was too grateful to him to question Feng Yun.


    "Then, Feng Yun, I truly am grateful to you for helping my condition. I don''t know how much effort that it took to do this, but this one is eternally in debt to you." She bowed to him deeply and had not a single hint of restraint. She was also prepared to kowtow to him. She would only submit to those she admired or saved her. Feng Yun, upon seeing this scrambled to pull her up. He felt very uncomfortable seeing his own friend bow down.


    "Xia Qing! Why must you show such admiration. We are friends so this is only normal. You will never bow to me. After all, you would do the same for me." He showed her a deep smile and in which she immediately calmed down. She was surpised that he had such a level of trust in her. This made her feel warm inside. She rose up and after a moment of silence, spoke.


    "What should we do about the Blood Demon Sect? Those nasty people attempted to kill us and we should just do nothing?"


    "Oh don''t worry, they will suffer a terrifying death. I will make sure of that. We are still too weak though. I''ve heard that every single disciple that has come out of the Holy Continental Academy has either become a Truth Realm or Tyrant Realm cultivator. If we attain that kind of strength, then we can certainly pose a threat to the Blood Demon Sect. I don''t wish to tell the Xu Dynasty because I want to personally end their lives." A cold light flashed past Feng Yun''s eyes. It was evident that he would not let this matter go. He would get stronger and then come destroy them.


    "I see. I shall get stronger as well. They have angered me as well. It is my duty to help you. Hmph, just you wait, Blood Demon Sect. We will destroy you ourselves one day. Wait for us until then." Xia Qing had a fire burning in her eyes. She was also filled with rage after this incident.


    "Feng Yun, from what you have told me, I was out for a couple days. We may have lost some time in our little skirmish. What do you suggest to make up for it?" Xia Qing was worried that the time it would take to get there would only extend. She had almost forgotten this in her rage over the Blood Demon Sect''s attacks. Feng Yun pondered on this for a moment and then said,


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    "Hmm. Indeed, we have lost some time. The closest city to our current location is Sky Wind City, a Second Class city. That is usually where a lot of mercenary bands join up to receive missions. They usually include transportation as well. I suggest that we first head there to rest. Then, we''ll find a mercenary caravan to join and we''ll leave the city. Once we reach the designated location that we need to get to, we''ll leave the caravan." Cities were divided into classes. There were Third Class Cities, Second Class Cities, First Class Cities and Imperial Class Cities. The Snow Beast Town that they recently visited could be considered a Third Class City because it was not a very good quality city. Second Class Cities were said to be over a hundred times better. Same goes for the First Class Cities. However, Feng Yun has heard only legends about Imperial Class Cities. Rumors say that they have golden streets and high walls. They are filled with experts and is a heaven for any merchant looking to sell things.


    Xia Qing nodded obviously approving the idea. They would gain a lot of combat experience from this and would gain back the lost time that they needed from travelling with a mercenary caravan.


    "When do we leave?" She asked. Feng Yun spoke,


    "We''ll leave in a couple hours. It''s not too far. Maybe seventy miles away. We have both reached the Xiantian Realm Second Layer so reaching there in a few hours is no problem. Right now, it is about noon. We''ll get there by nightfall. For now, lets just focus on stabilizing your energy that has recently made a breakthrough. Lets hunt some beasts. Once we''ve finished the stabilizing the chaotic energy surging through you, we''ll leave immediately." Feng Yun said with a resolute gaze. Xia Qing nodded and took a quick look at her dantian. It was currently raging about like a madman and seemed untameable.


    To her surprise, she also found a large amount of beast aura emanating from her soul as well. It was filled with the diversity of countless beasts and she couldn''t figure out how they ended up there. Logically thinking, she realized that Feng Yun must have had something to do with her newly transformed soul. She looked at him for a moment and then quickly looked away. She was grateful and he had saved her life so she had no right to complain. Feng Yun had also caught her gaze and lightly sighed. He too was thankful that she didn''t question him too much. It would have been difficult to explain anyway.


    The duo roamed about the forest without much difficulty. There were hardly any Xiantian Realm Beasts and if there were, they were usually at the First Layer or Second Layer. They were not enough of a challenge for them. Feng Yun purposely made Xia Qing reduce her strength to match that of the beasts she fought so that she actually stabilized it quite well. If she just mercilessly use her full power to kill them easily, wouldn''t there be no point to training? You had to push yourself to reach new heights in the world of cultivation. Together, the duo started a wanton slaughter. The forest was showered with blood and they were called many names by the beasts of the forest most common being, ''The Demon Twins'' or ''Reapers of Death''. Most would cower upon seeing their faces and lose all hope of escaping. Many tried to avoid them but still somehow found themselves staring at them. Every time a beast or family of beasts came across Feng Yun and Xia Qing, there would be not one beast left in the family. If another beast got curious and smelled the scent of blood, upon seeing the bodies left from the carnage, they would be instantly horrified. The remains of the beasts were all spread out. Organs littered the floor and bits of brain would be scattered across the blood soaked field. Heads would be missing from their necks, completely decapitated. One would think that a really sharp blade did this but it was actually just Feng Yun''s arm slicing their heads with imbued energy. In just a couple hours of constant hunting, the duo completely cleared out the entire forest. There was not a single beast that was left. Beasts from outside the forest would smell blood and gaze at the forest with curious gazes. However, upon hearing the screams of dying beasts, they would retreat without a second thought. The only beasts left were aerial beasts but they had moved out before the duo could reach their nests. Evidently, the had received the news of the slaughter earlier than most and had sensed a bad omen. Their decision ultimately saved their lives and left Feng Yun and Xia Qing slightly disappointed. They wanted to fight birds as well but the situation had now changed that wish.


    Helplessly, they made their way to the end of the forest where not one beast could be seen in the vast expanse of grass. The exit was not very large and was guarded by sharp bamboo sticks that arched over to form a gate. There was also a wood rim surrounding it. That gate had not been touched in a long time. Feng Yun walked up to it and whispered,


    "This gate is too small for me." He then proceeded to slash his arm across the bamboo layered gate without a hint of hesitation and the gate shuddered for a moment, before being cleanly split into two pieces. A larger hole was formed from the gate being destroyed. The duo calmly walked through it and entered the bright sunlight that shone through the newly formed hole. It illuminated their faces bringing their pale skin and beautiful complexions into full light. Feng Yun stretched his arms while letting out a yawn. His face felt warm from feeling the full sunlight shining. Xia Qing felt the same as well.


    "Ahh, it should be time for us to leave for Sky Wind City." Xia Qing said. Feng Yun nodded. They had to leave for the city. Recalling the direction of the city from the map he memorized, Feng Yun sped off in the direction of Sky Wind City, with Xia Qing closely tailing him.

 Sky Wind City

    Okay next chapter! Things are happening and new plot developments are being thought of. I''m really hoping that you guys like this story. I''ve begun to pick up the habit of reviewing my chapters on my laptop after having typed it up on my phone so my grammatical errors are being corrected better. Anyways, enjoy!


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    It did not take long to get to Sky Wind city. The hills that they traveled over did not have much rough terrain and the beasts that they met along the way were either too slow or too weak so they just ignored them and moved on. The hours passed by and the duo''s speed had not decreased in the slightest. This kind of distance, to a person at the Tempered Body Layer, would take several days to traverse, or even weeks! One could notice from the high speed that Xia Qing and Feng Yun were traveling that the Tempered Body Layer was indeed incomparable to the Xiantian Realm. Feng Yun''s speed was much quicker than Xia Qing''s due to the Cloudscale Sect Evasion Arts that he trained in. The evasion arts allowed the user to maneuver him/her self to high speeds such that you could dodge extreme attacks and escape perilous situations. Altogether, there were about six phases to the technique. This was the exact same technique that made the Cloudscale Sect''s first ancestor so famous. Getting to Sky Wind city and locating it was an easy task. After all, Sky Wind City was a Second Class City. It was big enough that you could see it from quite a while away.


    As Feng Yun and Xia Qing made their way to the city, they noticed a large silhouette in the distance. It seemed towering and had a beautiful atmosphere surrounding it. The silhouette gave off a majestic aura and gave the visitors that crowded around it a sense of welcoming and awe. As they got closer, they could see the form of the city walls. They were quite large and made of a green metal that glistened against the sun. It shined brightly and seemed as if nothing could harm it at all. Spiritual Jadestone, Feng Yun thought. Spiritual Jadestone was formally known as one of the most powerful metals in the continent and had the strength that even cultivators a couple levels away from the Asura Realm would find hard to break without putting in some effort. The metal had the properties of being able to store spiritual energy imbued by a cultivator and used for battle. Although a cultivator might not need it, they could be used for strengthening an army to be able to use the energy stored within the weapon or armor. The metal was not too common, but here it was being used in such surplus for the walls of a city. Feng Yun and Xia Qing were surprised upon seeing this.


    "Sky Wind City" they whispered to themselves. Sky Wind City was indeed deserving of its reputation as a Second Class City. It must have large amounts of wealth to be able to construct its large walls out of the rare metal known as Spiritual Jadestone. Feng Yun and Xia Qing began to slow down upon seeing that they were a mile or two from the city gates. Many carriages lined up waiting to be let in to the city. People weren''t even inside yet but there was already a large amount of commotion. Mercenaries laughed loudly and merchants discussed with each other while filling themselves with alcohol. The line was very long but the guards at the gate moved fast. Feng Yun and Xia Qing waited until it was their turn. They already had their hoods slipped on. There were too many people here. There may be a person who could recognize them among the many travelers. As a carriage passed by the guard, he beckoned the duo to move up and register.


    "You two young people are very young. What might you be doing here in a Second Class City like our Sky Wind City?" The guard inquired. Naturally, he was quite surprised at the physical appearances of Feng Yun and Xia Qing. Although he could not very clearly see their faces, he could tell how young they were. In addition, they seemed to carry the majestic aura of a nobility. The guard didn''t dare to sleight them. He could accidentally offend some great power. The guard had seen many people that hid under the disguises of poor people but were actually people of extraordinary status. Feng Yun smiled at the guard although it couldn''t be seen very well.


    "Hmmm, my sister and I are hoping to gain some combat experience from joining a mercenary group in the city. We have heard of many powerful groups that gather here." Feng Yun said coolly. The guard nodded his head. The boy in front of him seemed to be very confident in his strength. It had to be said that most mercenary groups in Sky Wind City had members mostly above the Xiantian Realm. People attempting to join a group would have to have the strength of at least the Xiantian First or Second Layer to join.


    "Hmm, if you''re that confident in being able to join a group, I won''t stop you. Be careful however, not all of them can be trusted. Okay, the rules are simple. Don''t cause huge trouble in the city. If you do, the security guards of the city will hold you into custody without question. Keep your fights outside the city." The guard warned them promptly before letting them proceed past the gate. Feng Yun and Xia Qing nodded their heads and walked past the guard entering through the arched door that guarded the entrance to Sky Wind City. A refreshing feeling was given to them as a greeting when they stepped through and the sounds of conversation were endless never ceasing. The city was full of life. Shops were spread throughout the streets. People from all kinds of places walked down. Many were quite strong cultivators. Some were people who didn''t cultivate at all. The level of liveliness in this city was much higher than Snow Beast Town. That town could be considered trash in the face of this grand and marvelous place.


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    Feng Yun and Xia Qing walked through scanning their gazes through the plaza. They appeared to be looking for something. After awhile, Feng Yun said,


    "Come Xia Qing. We will find an inn for us to rest in after our long journey. Once we have properly rested, we will search for a mercenary group to join."


    Xia Qing nodded in response and the two ventured through the endless crowds that squeezed them from all ends. It was quite uncomfortable but they eventually landed in a space with a lot more space than the previous location. The duo searched around until they found someone who could tell them where to find an inn to stay in. The man told them to find an inn called the Emerald Dragon. Supposedly, it was very famous within the city and offered very nice hospitality to guests that could pay enough. Feng Yun didn''t lack for money since he carried a lot of it with him from the sect. They thanked the informant and left to go find this inn. It didn''t take them long to find it as it had a very large crowd around it. The inn spanned three buildings and was filled with many people going in and out. Evidently, business was always good at the Emerald Dragon. Feng Yun and Xia Qing walked in and searched an innkeeper. After a couple minutes, they found her discussing with a few employees about something.


    "Hmm, Kai Ye died on the mountains? Well that''s fine then. Just give his room to the next person who asks." The innkeeper was speaking in a very indifferent voice. Feng Yun walked up to her and asked her,


    "Excuse me, could you prepare a room for me and my sister to spend the night in?"


    The innkeeper turned around and upon seeing the youth in front of her, she couldn''t help but stare blankly. She regained her composure after awhile and said to him,


    "Ummm...yes sir! Hmmm...as a matter of fact, one of our rooms just opened up for someone so we shall give it to you. However, young man, you must have the money to pay for this kind of service. Are you sure you want to do this?" The innkeeper had a stern face on. She needed the money for the room.


    "How much is it?" Feng Yun said indifferently.


    "For one night, it will cost you 15 Black Gold." The innkeeper said to him. Feng Yun opened up a tear in space and immediately, a pouch of coins flew out. Feng Yun caught it from falling and handed it to the innkeeper. She had an incredulous look on her old face. The boy had just casually took out more than fifteen Black Gold coins and handed it to her. In the forms of currency in the continent, there was gold, then black gold, and finally purple gold coins. Feng Yun had a ton of black gold coins so he wasn''t worried about not having funds. As for purple gold coins, he had them in lesser amount than his black gold coins due to their exceeding rarity. Even the Cloudscale Sect wasn''t so rich that they would have a near limitless amount of purple gold coins. Having Black gold already made you considered very rich in Sky Wind City. The fact that Feng Yun had just brought out a pouch pf black gold coins easily symbolized his special status. The innkeeper noticed this and accepted the tribute.


    "Alright, give us the keys to our room. We are very tired." Feng Yun looked behind him and saw Xia Qing slightly yawning. The innkeeper furiously nodded and pulled out a set of keys from her pockets.


    "Right away young master. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Emerald Dragon." The innkeeper handed the keys to him and without hesitation, they left to find their room upstairs on the next floor of the building. The innkeeper let out a sigh that she had been building up as she watched them leave. Who are these two people that they have such a noble aura yet strong character at this young an age?


    Feng Yun found their room after a few minutes of searching the large building. All the doors of the rooms were embroidered with gold and had silver linings on them. Feng Yun opened the door to theirs and was greeted by a bright room with many paintings and gold mirrors. The room was quite big. It could hold over five beds and many people at a time. This was heaven in comparison to the inn room that they had used in Snow Beast Town. Feng Yun and Xia Qing both collapsed onto their beds simultaneously embracing the cushion of the pillows and silk that warmed their body.


    "Xia Qing, let us both take a short nap. Once we awaken, let us go find a mercenary group to join." Feng Yun said sleepily. Xia QIng too nodded. Both were tired after their previous ordeals. Once they awoke, they would be in a better state to be productive.

 The Combat Recruit Plaza

    Okay let move on to the next chapter. Looking back on it, my chapters have been kind of short but I mean I''m trying to keep the chapters relative to the titles. So I don''t want to start a new main idea in the same chapter as the current main idea. Well, whatever. I''ll just have to make stuff more descriptive. Enjoy this chapter.


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    Their nap lasted for about a few hours. During this time, their bodies were quietly tempering and refining their cultivation continuously. Although they had both stabilized their cultivation very well, it wouldn''t hurt to increase it''s effectiveness a bit more. While this change was happening in their bodies, they quietly slept and regained their energy. Xia Qing especially needed the rest. Although she was indeed at the same level of cultivation as Feng Yun, she was weaker than him by many times. When they had been traveling across the hills, she had to expend more Yuan energy to make the trip since she didn''t know any agility techniques like Feng Yun. Her body was furiously circulating the energy until it gradually accumulated in her dantian to the limit. Then, as soon as she felt that she didn''t need any more rest, she opened her eyes and sat up from her bed. She felt much more refreshed than before and was in a great mood. Now that she was in the second layer, it would only be a matter of time before she advanced to the third layer. Once that happened, she would be eligible for joining the Holy Continental Academy. She had owed most of it to Feng Yun. He had helped her on so many occasions that she found it hard to count them all. She smiled towards the handsome figure sitting on top of the bed opposite to her.


    Feng Yun had woken up an hour ago. Naturally, he was not exhausted much and had been cultivating for a while. He only needed a bit of time to break through to the third layer. For that to happen, he needed to seriously put in effort for his cultivation for the next few weeks. They had been on their trip a few months now and were nearing the one year mark. A bead of sweat dripped down his face as it bent in concentration numerous times. He was making steady progress and once again, he found himself sighing in praise of the Universal Bindings cultivation technique. It truly was worthy of being one of the heavens''s greatest techniques. Even sovereigns in the higher realm may fight over this. After a few minutes, he sensed a change in Xia Qing and realized that she had woken up and was staring at him, careful not to disturb him in his cultivation. Feng Yun slowed down the circulation of Yuan energy in his veins until he could no longer feel the refreshing feeling that it once gave. He got out of his meditative position and gave a glance towards Xia Qing that he was ready for them to depart.


    "I''m ready. Lets go find a group to join. Then we''ll be able to catch up to the time period. We still have quite a lot of distance to travel in order to reach the Holy Continental Academy." Feng Yun said. Xia Qng nodded and the two walked out of the room together. They went down the stairs with their cloaks covering their faces. With this, they did not attract much attention and left swiftly. The Emerald Dragon  was very refined and calm. Most of the people who stayed there were high ranking and civilized people. There were a lot of people there, but none of them were causing any ruckus. Some were sipping tea while others were quietly conversing with each other. The duo rather enjoyed this type of environment. The quality of Snow Beast Town could indeed not be compared to Sky Wind City. Before they left however, they decided to consult with the innkeeper of the Emerald Dragon. They walked up to the woman standing at the back of the main floor.


    "Innkeeper, do you perhaps know of a place where mercenary groups gather at for recruiting members?" Xia Qing asked the woman. She raised her head which was previously looking at a paper filled with numbers dictating the sales of the day before. Her expression was that of surprise when she looked at him but she immediately turned to a respectful posture.


    "Hmmm, a mercenary gathering place? Well, the Combat Recruit Plaza would be a good place. It is near the center of the city and isn''t too far from here. There, you must showcase your skills in order to get into a powerful mercenary group. The more your skill impresses a group, the more they''ll want to recruit you. You must earn the right to join their group." She thought for a moment and then smiled as she said. Feng Yun and Xia Qing were slightly surprised. They hadn''t thought that they would need to fight in order to join a group. It didn''t really matter either way however. With their power and talent, it should be relatively easy to join a powerful group.


    The duo thanked her and left with directions to the plaza. It was slightly difficult to navigate the streets due to the unfamiliarity but they adapted to the new surroundings quickly and very soon found the combat plaza. Along the way they saw shops and wealthy merchants as well as cultivators engaged in spars. The environment here was very clean and orderly. If a Second Class City was already this good, how good was a city above its level like the First and Imperial Class Cities? The Combat Recruit Plaza was a very interesting place. It was a wide open area with many groups of people each taking up their own part of the space. They held up flags with many different emblems on them. Some of them were very small but others were very big. In the center of the plaza was a small arena. Two fighters stood there fighting each other in very intense clashes. The surrounding groups merely watched from a distance analyzing the battle and its participants''s abilities. Feng Yun too watched the battle. It appears that the two people were battling to see if any one would receive an offer from a powerful group. The smaller groups analyzing the battle looked excited but Feng Yun was slightly disappointed in their abilities. These two cultivators were at the Xiantian First Layer and seemed quite strong but to Feng Yun, they weren''t even worthy of being put in his eyes. They were over fifteen years old and seemed quite inadequate in terms of combat experience. Feng Yun possessed over twenty seven years of combat experience and skills that were not supposed to be found in someone his current age.


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    The two cultivators were engaged in a flurry of punches and kicks being traded as qi against qi clashed with each other. These cultivators hadn''t even transformed a little of their qi into Yuan Energy at all. They both appeared to be covered in bruises and their fists had some of their skin peeling apart. Blood leaked out of their mouths and one even spit out some. One could say that these battles could be quite brutal at times. Such was the difficulty of joining a powerful mercenary squad. You had to prove yourself worthy of joining them. Most people who joined mercenary squads were people who had low talent and hopeless lives. They didn''t have a way to make good money so they decided to join a mercenary squads. Feng Yun watched the battle with disinterest. The battle here had started out good, but it had later turned into a battle of attrition as neither side could defeat the other. Their methods of attacking were using unnecessary energy and lacked efficiency.  After a few minutes of constant ripping and clawing of flesh, one man collapsed to the ground from the pain and his knees dropped. His eyes turned white as it dropped to the floor, face down. The other contestant panted hard, and then let out a grin as he shook his fist in the air. The man walked off the stage with a triumphant posture and looked to the surrounding areas of the plaza. The groups looked at him and pondered, as if wondering whether to take him in or not. Some of them shook their heads while others looked at him thoughtfully and eyebrows raised.


    Eventually, one member of a relatively small group walked over to the man. He was a middle aged man The group this member belonged to had about twenty people among them and a orange flag. Because he was from a small group, it meant that his group was quite weak and didn''t have a lot of power. The truly large and powerful groups would not invite the man to join after seeing his poor performance in the arena, but the small ones would. They could not afford extremely good quality mercenary recruits as they costed too much money. So, they had to settle for these people. The middle aged man outstretched his hand to the man with a small smile on his face. He then spoke a few words to the man. The man looked at the hand with a frown. Evidently, he wasn''t exactly satisfied with the group who had decided to invite him. He scanned his eyes towards the big groups looking for someone to take him in, but they all just gave him cold glances and snorted upon noticing his sorry gaze. They wouldn''t care for someone as weak as this person. The man sighed to himself and looked at the middle aged man''s outstretched hands once again. The middle aged man''s face slightly twitched in annoyance when he saw that the man had threw glances towards the big and powerful groups. The man took the hand and shook it. They then walked over to their own corner to stand and watch. The recruitment of mercenaries lasted until evening so Feng Yun and Xia Qing still had plenty of time to earn their spots in the mercenary groups. The groups who had previously been looking at the man now gazed at the empty arena waiting for someone to step up to fight.


    A minute later, a middle aged man with a large beard and a heavily built body walked up to the arena. His clothes looked slightly ragged and much of his muscles could be seen. He wore a large two handed axe behind his back that seemed menacing to anyone who dared to cross it. His eyes flashed and his mouth curved upwards into a sneer. He spoke in a loud booming voice,


    "COME ON!!! I, Cao Tou am here to fight against anyone who dares to steal my position. Hmph, you are all weaklings in the face of a true master such as myself! All of you are cowards! Come fight me you bastards!" Cao Tou was incredibly arrogant and domineering. Many people were angry at him but they couldn''t do anything about it. That man''s strength was at the Xiantian Realm Third Layer and he was stronger than most of the people here. With the exception of Feng Yun and Xia Qing.


    "Hmph, with only this much strength, you dare to be arrogant. What a weakling you are! I can''t believe that someone this stupid and weak dared to make such useless comments. It seems your brain is as big as your tiny wee." A voice cried out from the audience. Cao Tou was immediately enraged out of his mind. Someone actually made a joke about his thing?


    "WHO WAS THAT?!!!! Why don''t you say that again, you coward! Come fight me like a man!" He furiously shouted into the surrounding audience. He was quite embarrassed as the audience had begun to laugh at the joke that had been shouted. However, they quieted down as a shadowy figure landed in the stage right in front of Cao Tou. He held an imposing aura underneath his pitch black coat. Cao Tou could not see the figure''s face but he was astonished because the figure was quite young. He was much smaller than him and seemed like an eleven year old kid from the physical appearance of the figure. He immediately began fuming. A kid tried to mock him about his wee.


    "Hmph, so a kid tried to mock me? You don''t even have the skills to land a punch on me. Ahh, I''ll tell you what. If you kowtow to me fifty times and call me ''Master Cao'' twenty times, then I may let you go unscathed." Cao Tou said, obviously lazy.


    "What, you? You''re worth as much as trash. You have no power. Only the Xiantian Realm Third Layer, you''ve got to be kidding me! If I, Qiu Yun, don''t put you in place, then I''m not fit to be surnamed ''Qiu''." This person was obviously Feng Yun who had went under the name, Qiu Yun. At this moment, he was narrowing his eyes at Cao Tou. The man was complete trash. He didn''t even need to bring out his spirit to deal with him. He gestured to Cao Tou.


    "Come at me if you have skill, you trash."

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    Feng Yun watched as Cao Tou got ready to attack. The man had been thoroughly been enraged and was licking his lips in anticipation. Evidently, the man wanted to beat him down to the ground. After all, Feng Yun had caused him to lose too much face. He couldn''t just let the boy go as easy as that, could he? The mercenary groups looked at Feng Yun with interest. This boy had dared to provoke a master at the Xiantian Realm Third Layer so easily and without regret. How much confidence did he have in being able to defeat Cao Tou? Feng Yun made a mocking gesture at Cao Tou. Cao Tou didn''t respond and instead charged up a great amount of Yuan Energy in his palms. Feng Yun slightly raised his eyebrows. It seems that this man had transfused some amount of his qi into Yuan Energy. Not bad, you''re not like the other weaklings, but you''re still too weak, Feng Yun thought.


    Cao Tou sneered at Feng Yun looking for a terrified reaction but all he got was a cold stare and an indifferent smile. Cao Tou''s expression turned slightly solemn and then charged up more Yuan Energy into his fists. Heavens, the surrounding people thought. How much Yuan Energy did this person have? They all looked at Feng Yun with a pitiful glance. It seemed to them as if Feng Yun was sure to lose this time. Not many people in the plaza could stand up to someone at Cao Tou''s level so how could Feng Yun? Their views about that were about to change in that moment however.


    Cao Tou leaped off the ground with a startling agility that defied his massive physique. Someone that massive and muscular could travel at such a fast speed? How formidable! Cao Tou appeared right in front of Feng Yun and launched a flurry of his concentrated Yuan Energy fists at Feng Yun. Feng Yun glanced at the undulations caused by the fists and snorted. This kind of attack was too primitive and weak. It was the same as throwing your fists at someone lazily. Feng Yun responded to the attack by appearing right in front of the fists. The surrounding crowd was surprised. Did he want to throw himself in front of that terrifying attack?


    "Hmph, you think you can take my attack head on? You''ll regret it!" Cao Tou snorted and proceeded with his attack. Feng Yun lifted up his right hand slowly as the approaching Yuan Energy covered fists neared him. A sudden burst of pure Yuan Energy gushed out of his palm and made a protective barrier around his body. The raining fists that Cao Tou had launched at him met the barrier. Upon meeting the barrier, the Yuan Energy in the fists began to dim and made no sign of breaking through. Instead, the energy began to be sucked into Feng Yun''s body and Cao Tou could feel some of his strength leaving him. Feng Yun ate through the energy like it was butter. Cao Tou realized what was happening and violently resisted the pull that the barrier exerted. He then jumped backwards and landed at the back of the arena a few meters away from Feng Yun. What was that barrier, he thought. He seemed to be eating away at my strength like nothing.


    Evidently, he was quite shaken by the move that Feng Yun had used in that last exchange. He tried to figure out how was it that he was able to suck the energy up but could figure out anything. He coldly stared at Feng Yun, who looked as relaxed as he did before. This kid is not simple. I will have to use my full strength in order to beat him, Cao Tou thought.


    Feng Yun let out a breath and said,


    "Many thanks for the free energy." Cao Tou narrowed his eyes at this. It seems his suspicions were correct. Feng Yun did indeed have a method of devouring the energy of his opponents but he couldn''t always use it. It would only work if the opponents were weaker than himself.


    "Brat, I don''t know how you were able to suck up my energy like this but it won''t work again. Prepare yourself!" Cao Tou released a strong wave of Yuan Energy out of his dantian and soon enough, a vigorous layer of Yuan Energy surrounded his entire body. The energy raged about as if threatening to devour everything in its path. Cao Tou roared very loudly and the sound of it shattered the ears of the audience. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes and looked very bored.


    "Hmph, you''re too loud old man. If you want to go yell at someone, go do it somewhere else. I came here to fight, not trade nonsensical noises with you." Feng Yun relentlessly said and prepared Yuan Energy of his own. Cao Tou saw this and grinned evilly. He would not let Feng Yun get away from his next attack unscathed. Feng Yun had already thoroughly pissed Cao Tou off and caused him to lose a great deal of face so how could he not take revenge. I''m going to make you cry to your mommy you little brat, Cao Tou thought.


    He then moved to charge at Feng Yun with a speed much faster than what he had before. He had a much greater control over his body than he had before and a lot of his moves were quite formidable. He appeared right in front of Feng Yun only a mere few inches away and executed a martial skill.


    "Take this, dumb brat. Thousand Bull Horde Charge!" The power exerted in this skill was indeed not small and scared the crap out of everyone present in the audience. This was clearly a Sage Class initial phase skill. Who among the audience would dare to slight a martial skill like this? Cao Tou''s fighting stance resembled that of a bull and his fists and feet held an astonishing amount of Yuan Energy. Feng Yun raised his eyebrows for a moment but then went back to his original cold and indifferent gaze. Cao Tou rushed at him and launched a heavy blow from his palms. He concentrated most of his Yuan Energy into that blow of his in an attempt to break through the barrier that Feng Yun had surrounding his body. The blow could be described as terrifying to anyone else at Feng Yun''s level of cultivation. To Feng Yun however, it wasn''t worth even a tenth of his strength.


    "A trash skill like this...isn''t worthy of my time!" Feng Yun lifted his Yuan Energy filled right hand and the fingertips glowed with hazy, yellow aura. Cao Tou''s expression turned to that of a sneer and mocked Feng Yun in his mind. How could a brat like him possibly be able to disperse my strongest martial skill, Cao Tou thought. What happened next baffled him however. Feng Yun brought the hand to his left shoulder and then slashed it down on the incoming Cao Tou. The audience didn''t even see the hand hit Cao Tou but the effects of the attack immediately showed. Cao Tou''s charge began to slow down and the Yuan Energy in his attack gradually dimmed. The aura around Cao Tou disappeared and with it, only his figure remained. He staggered forward past Feng Yun, and with hesitation, his knees fell to the ground. The audience could now see Cao Tou''s expression. His eyeballs had disappeared into their sockets and cuts and bruises that went deep appeared on his body. His mouth was wide open and a mouthful of blood flew out of it. He slightly moved his mouth letting out the words,


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    "Im...possible. You shouldn''t...be this strong. Who...the fuck...are you?" Cao Tou then fell face down onto the floor and lay there, unmoving. The audience was blank for a moment, and then roar began to sound throughout the plaza. They could not believe their eyes. A boy who looked very young, had defeated a full grown man with the cultivation of the third layer of the Xiantian Realm so easily. He had only used one strike in the whole battle. This was simply monstrous. After this, many mercenary groups would love for him to join. Feng Yun gave a glance to Cao Tou''s body and then walked off the stage. Cao Tou was merely unconscious. People were forbidden from killing in Sky Wind City. Outside however, was a different story. Upon touching his feet outside of the stage, the crowd immediately swarmed around him. Many groups started spilling invitations and touching him, which frankly made Feng Yun uncomfortable. His eyes chilled and he was prepared to fight his way out of the awkward situation. Suddenly a loud and booming voice came.


    "None of you shall touch him. He shall belong to my group of mercenaries. He is a member of our Dark Fang Mercenaries." An arrogant middle aged man stood up. He seemed to command a very large group of people and his group was particularly plenty. There were many strong experts among the group and they seemed very imposing. Many of the smaller groups that wanted Feng Yun on their group let out a sigh and moved backwards. Evidently, they didn''t want to mess with this group. Feng Yun was surprised. It seems that this group held a lot of authority. He heard whispers coming from the back of him.


    "Oh my god, he got the attention of the Dark Fang Mercenaries. I heard they are one of the top three mercenary groups in Sky Wind City."


    "Well, it is well deserved. After all, that boy''s performance was very exceptional. It''s no wonder that they would want him on their team."


    "However, I heard that the Dark Fang Mercenaries have a reputation of being very cruel people. They will not spare even innocents in their quest for dominance and most of their fame has come from their ruthlessness."


    The more Feng Yun heard, the more cautious he got. He could tell that the Dark Fang Mercenaries were very strong, but their methods were too cruel. he found himself not liking this group too much. The arrogant middle aged man walked up to Feng Yun and cupped his hands. He then said,


    "Young man, would you be interested in joining our esteemed and powerful Dark Fang Mercenaries? We will offer you great compensation for taking part in our activities." The man was very arrogant but smiled at Feng Yun and tried to rope him in. He outstretched his hands to Feng Yun waiting for him to accept it. Feng Yun had complicated feelings in his heart. He was preparing to reject the invitation, but he wasn''t stupid. If he rejected the invitation, he would be causing them to lose a good deal of face and they might make Feng Yun an enemy. If that happened, Feng Yun may not be able to resist. He wasn''t strong enough to take on a large group of Xiantian Realm cultivators. He didn''t know what to do.


    "Hmm, what need is there to ponder? Isn''t the choice obvious? Join us..." The man frowned at Feng Yun before continuing. "Or else you would be causing us to lose a great deal of face and that is not very good for you..now is it?"


    Feng Yun''s gaze turned cold. It appeared as if the man was threatening him. Feng Yun would not respond kindly to those who threatened him to join. He was about to prepare to retaliate when suddenly, a voice cut through the silent atmosphere.


    "Oi, Lu Kang, threatening a junior. How shameless are you? You cannot threaten someone like him into joining you. You truly do suck at diplomatic skills." A shadow flashed and appeared in between Lu Kang and Feng Yun. The man was around the same age as Lu Kang, but looked more handsome with long black hair and an amiable expression on his face. He appeared warm and welcoming and gave a great feeling to Feng Yun, who just stared. Lu Kang frowned and said harshly,


    "Duo Ling, what are you doing? Can you not see that I am recruiting him? Keep you and your Death Singer Mercenaries out of this." Lu Kang had creased lines on his forehead. The crowd whispered among themselves in shock. The Death Singer Mercenaries, who had not heard of them? They were another of the top three mercenary groups and were famous for delivering justice and death swiftly. They were extremely powerful and did not lose out to the Dark Fang Mercenaries in terms of power or political influence. In fact, they were much more popular in Sky Wind City. They were noble people who killed without hesitation when it came to evil people and were gentle towards the normal and innocent people. Duo Ling opened his mouth to speak.


    "Hmph, you think, by threatening him, he will join you? You truly are an idiot. Boy, would you be willing to join our Death Singer Mercenaries? We will neither restrict you nor make you do what we wish. All we want is that you join us. You can leave whenever you want and we won''t make things hard on you. It is your choice whether to join or not." Duo Ling still had a wide smile and had not a care in the world. He expectantly looked at Feng Yun but did not force him. Although the conditions seemed too good to be true, Feng Yun felt he could trust Duo Ling. After a minute, Feng Yun nodded and said,


    "Alright, I will join you. However, the condition is that my companion joins with me as well. She is about as strong as me and she will be beneficial to you as well." Feng Yun glanced at Xia Qing and beckoned her over. She coolly walked over and stood beside Feng Yun. Duo Ling''s smile widened upon realizing the implications of Feng Yun''s words. He furiously nodded his head and said,


    "That is alright. We will accept you both. I can assure you that we will take good care of you as long as you stay with us."


    "Okay. My name is Qiu Yun and my companion is named Huo Qing. We will be in your care." Feng Yun lightly bowed and Duo Ling responded in kind.


    "Then, I officially welcome you, Qiu Yun and Huo Qing, to the Death Singer Mercenaries."

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    The surrounding audience sucked in a huge breath. By joining the Death Singer Mercenaries, you would get a lot of support and would be able to be part of a strong power. To be a part of such a strong group that even the city lord of Sky Wind City had to be slightly respectful to, who wouldn''t want to. Feng Yun however took on the invitation with a straight face and no happiness visible on his face. He didn''t care much whether he got into a very powerful group, but it would help to be able to get proper experience and not get held back because of weak members. Xia Qing had a slightly dissatisfied expression on her face. She had hoped to be able to prove herself worthy of the strong mercenaries through combat but Feng Yun had did that for her and secured her into the Death Singer Mercenaries. She couldn''t help but put on a pouting face. Meanwhile, Lu Kang was fuming and yelled at Duo Ling.


    "What do you think you''re doing, Duo Ling?! He is part of our Dark Fang Mercenaries, not your naive Death Singer Mercenaries." Duo Ling coldly glanced at him and had not a speck of actual attention to Lu Kang''s blabbering. He sarcastically spoke to Lu Kang,


    "Oh really? Well, I''m pretty sure that fellow member Qiu agreed to MY invitation and not yours, am I correct? And I am not the one who threatened him to join, right? Well well well, Lu Kang, it seems like the situation is that junior brother Qiu and junior sister Huo just don''t want to join you." He let out an exaggerated sigh to add to his sharp words. Lu Kang was enraged beyond belief and stomped his foot on the ground. He released a very vicious pressure and turned his gaze to Feng Yun, who stared at him coldly. He didn''t care whether he angered Lu Kang at this point. Lu Kang was much too domineering and arrogant. Feng Yun and Xia Qing both had no respect for this man. Lu Kang gritted his teeth and harshly said,


    "Qiu Yun, if you do not join us and instead choose to join the Death Singer Mercenaries, you will be making an enemy out of us. Are you sure you want to do this?"


    "Hmph, do you think that I am afraid of you and your group? I am confident that my choice is the correct one." Feng Yun snorted without caring much for angering the opposite group. He was involved with the Death Singer Mercenaries, who did not lose to the Dark Fang Mercenaries in the slightest and had even a better reputation than the latter. He was sure that he would be properly protected by them. What was there really to fear? Anyways, the duo wouldn''t be involved with the mercenary group conflicts after they reached their destination.


    "Good good! Haha, then we will not hesitate to destroy you should we meet." Lu Kang''s face turned dark and he waved his hand. His fellowship walked behind him as they departed from the plaza. They had already lost enough face for one day. They walked off with a heavy expression on their faces. Duo Ling let out a small smile upon seeing them leave. He turned towards Feng Yun and spoke to him with a happy voice.


    "Well, now that you''ve joined our Death Singer Mercenaries, you will naturally have to meet the rest of the members. In a few days, a mission will be taking place. This one is huge and is gong to be involving most of our extremely powerful members. With your assistance, the mission will have a higher chance of success."


    "If I may ask, Senior Duo, what exactly is this mission that all the powerful members of the Death Singer Mercenaries must attend?" Feng Yun curiously asked.


    "It''s the biggest mission that we have ever received. We have been asked to perform an escort for a particularly powerful set of people. This mission is to be never told to anyone and kept within the group. The escort will lead to Azure Sky City. It is a half year long voyage and is expected to be very dangerous. The reward is 10,000 purple gold coins." Duo Ling''s eyes sparkled upon speaking of the astronomical amount. Feng Yun and Xia Qing sucked in a huge breath. This was too huge of a number. The amount of purple gold coins that the duo had brought along had totaled to about 1,000.  Compared to the reward given for the mission, this amount was nothing. But the money was of no interest to him. He was more interested in the identity of these mysterious people that were being escorted. Their destination was Azure Sky City, a First Class City. The more higher the rank of a city, the more money you had to pay to get into it. Feng Yun didn''t have to pay money for entering Sky Wind City, but for First Class Cities and Imperial Class Cities, you would need to pay a tax to enter. It symbolized that the people entering were extremely wealthy. What kind of nobles were they that they had the money to pay something like this.


    "Senior Duo Ling, who exactly are these people that they can afford such a powerful sum?" Feng Yun questioned.


    "I...I myself do not know. In reality, only the head of our mercenary group and the four elite commanders under him have knowledge of the people residing under our protection." Duo Ling scratched his head in thought. Feng Yun nodded his head. It was natural that the people wanted to hide their identities from the Death Singer Mercenaries or anyone for that matter. They must be incredibly important people.


    "Anyways, in a few days, report to the gate of Sky Wind City and you will see our entourage there. It is incredibly imperative that we keep this from the Dark Fang Mercenaries else they may want to disrupt our activities. We have, after all had an incredibly long enmity with their group." Duo Ling''s face turned serious. Feng Yun understood the meaning of those words very well. He glanced at Xia Qing. She nodded her head. This mission was a good one to take. Azure Sky City happened to be very close to the center of the continent, near Holy Continental Academy. And by the difficulty of this mission, the duo would be able to get some very valuable combat experience. After all, who knew what would happen in a mission like this. Feng Yun turned his head to look at Duo Ling once more.


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    "Then, Senior Duo, we will meet you there at the gate in a few days. In the meantime, we ought to explore the city a bit. Excuse us." For the both of them, this was their first time entering a Second Class City. They were quite curious to see what was there in a place like this. Xia Qing''s eyes shined. She was a woman so naturally, she had her tastes. Feng Yun sighed and shook his head. Seems like they would be spending a lot today. Duo Ling smiled at the exchange between the two.


    "Then, I will see you there Junior brother Qiu. You too as well, Junior Sister Huo." Duo Ling then promptly left the vicinity of the area and walked off, escorted by a large amount of followers, the amount being comparable to the followers from the Dark Fang Mercenaries. Only, these people had a much more gentle and noble aura coming from them in contrast to the savage and fiendish aura from the Dark Fang Mercenaries. Feng Yun watched them leave until they escaped his vision. The duo consisting of Feng Yun and Xia Qing then promptly left under the watchful gazes of the audience. They had watched the entire exchange between the Feng Yun, Lu Kang and Duo Ling. They had not believe their ears when they heard Feng Yun fiercely reject Lu Kang and speak so disrespectfully to him. They had not heard about the mission due to Duo Ling having spoken quieter fortunately. Gradually, the crowd began to disperse after seeing the duo leave. They had seen a lot and hoped to share the story with others.


    Feng Yun and Xia Qing did not directly return to the Emerald Dragon. They wanted to explore their surroundings and started walking around. Xia Qing would drag Feng Yun by the hand to different shops to see and buy new things. Feng Yun spent quite a lot of money on her. Luckily, Feng Yun had collected the bodies of powerful beasts while travelling. He had accumulated a large amount of them and didn''t know what to do with them. Thus, after seeing the rate at which Xia Qing was tearing through their savings, Feng Yun unhesitatingly sold all the bodies and amassed quite the money. The shopkeepers were extremely surprised and astounded that a young person like Feng Yun could kill so much beasts and most of them being in the Xiantian Realm. There was some difficulty due to the rarity of these beasts. One must know that Xiantian Realm beasts were not uncommon, but they were still worth quite the money. Feng Yun rapidly gained money from this exchange and the two continued to shop. In reality, Feng Yun didn''t have any other use for the dead bodies of beasts except their souls. He had begun to rebuild his soul amount back to what it was originally. It was taking some effort but he was slowly nearing that number.


    Feng Yun had just sold some more beasts to another shopkeeper and completed the transaction when Xia Qing once more dragged him over to another shop. He sighed. This woman really is vicious when it comes to shopping. It seems we shall exhaust our money regardless of whether I sell beasts or not. Xia Qing was surveying her surroundings, her sharp and beautiful eyes searching for something she considered valuable. The majority of what they bought was clothing and accessories. Xia Qing surprisingly has such a cute side to her. He had never seen her get so excited. Most times she would be very formal or serious but he was now beginning to see the girlish heart in her. He found it very interesting to see. He suddenly realized that the whole time they had been exploring, Xia Qing had been holding his hand. He slightly smiled and decided not to tell her. It would last that way.


    "Haha...come come, Feng Yun. Let''s go find more and more things to buy. Hehe, this is quite a lot of fun!" Her purple hair glistened in the sunlight and her azure colored eyes flashed continuously. Suddenly, she slightly paused and her expression turned thoughtful. She squinted her eyes at something and then she dragged Feng Yun in a single direction at a much faster rate. Feng Yun sensed the change and pointed his eyes at the place where Xia Qing was taking him to. He raised his eyebrows because at the stand, a lonely old man stood, scars evident on his face. He had a very ragged appearance, but a fierce look in his eye that told people that he was not to be trifled with. But Feng Yun wasn''t paying attention to the man. In front of the man, was a small palm-sized black shard. If a normal cultivator was looking at this rock, they would only see a normal charcoal covered shard with nothing special defining it. However, Feng Yun and Xia Qing were not ordinary people. They both could feel a type of black aura emanating from the shard. Although Xia Qing felt very puzzled by the familiarity she felt towards it, Feng Yun''s face was more brightly lit.


    This was because, this aura belonged to one of the four mystery elements used in conjunction with the primary seven elements in order to achieve Creation Synthesis.

 Qiang Lu and the Fragment

    Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas to all! Sorry I didn''t update before. I had planned to but shit got real and I had to go out with my parents. Plus, my parents have been using my laptop repeatedly and not letting me use it. I got pretty frustrated since I didn''t wan them to now what I was doing on the laptop so I had to wait it out. Anyways, enough with the excuses and enjoy!


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    Feng Yun involuntarily let out a gasp full of recognition. Xia Qing''s expression scrunched hard trying to figure out what was it that was so familiar about the black aura being emitted by the shard. She had not seen Feng Yun''s Creation Synthesis so naturally, she had no idea of what this was. Although she had felt it slightly when she had eaten the petal of the Eleven Colours Elemental Leaf, it was only for a moment. She glanced behind her and saw that Feng Yun''s expression was vibrant upon seeing the shard. He quickly reverted back to his original expression but Xia Qing had seen through it.


    "Feng Yun,  do you know what that shard is? I feel a strange familiarity with the shard which I can''t explain." Xia Qing was puzzled by the rock and questioned Feng Yun. She knew he was hiding something. Feng Yun let out a sigh and said,


    "Well, to be honest I''m not sure what it is myself. When we consumed the Eleven Colours Elemental Leaf, I clearly sensed the presence of four elements besides the primary seven. I haven''t been able to grasp the elements myself. When I protected you from the Blood Demon Sect while you were unconscious, I accidentally triggered it but I haven''t been able to get a hint of it since then." Feng Yun scratched his head and had a tight frown. Xia Qing was surprised. Another four elements? This was unheard of. No one had ever known about four to her elements besides the primary seven. Her gaze wandered onto the shard once more.


    "How could a shard containing an aura of one of the four elements be casually sold here? We need to buy this shard immediately. Perhaps, it could help us understand it better." Xia Qing''s expression was firm and unyielding. Feng Yun nodded. They made their way towards the stand selling the rock. They made their expressions appear indifferent so that the old man standing there wouldn''t suspect that the rock was worth more than what he imagined.


    The old man lifted his scarred head to look at the incoming strangers. His eyes were cold and I different as they swept both Feng Yun and Xia Qing. He gave off an extremely powerful aura as they approached. Feng Yun and Xia Qing were surprised at the amount of power that the old man displayed. Unexpectedly, this old man who looked like a beggar was actually so strong. Feng Yun gritted his teeth and moved forward. Xia Qing did the same. the old man''s eyebrow raised slightly. He decided to stop torturing them and straightened his back with some difficulty. His long gray beard extended in full view. Feng Yun approached the old man and appeared as if he was surveying the things the old man was selling. This was an act however. He already knew what he wanted.


    "Customer, what do you want from this old man''s shop?" The old man said with a yawn. His eyes were sharp and he could guess at the act that Feng Yun was playing at.


    "Hello, shopkeeper. What do you recommend that I buy?" Feng Yun replied with a smile. The old man looked at him deeply and sighed.


    "Buy whatever suits you tastes, boy. I don''t really care. This old man is tired and needs to rest." The aura that appeared terrifying to Feng Yun and Xia Qing previously seemed to diminish as if sighing alongside the old man''s exhaustion. Feng Yun was perplexed as to the nature of this man. He was clearly a very powerful expert but he appeared to be very tired. Feng Yun decided to not think about it anymore as he shook his head. He stalled for about a minute and stared at the fragment which had occupied most of his attention. After a minute of staring, he picked up the shard of black aura carefully and slightly raised his voice.


    "Senior, I would like to buy this rock." The old man shook slightly and opened his dreary eyes with hesitation. A bit of annoyance flashed past his eyes from being woken up from a blissful dream but that all disappeared when he saw the object that Feng Yun was holding up. His eyes widened slightly. He turned to Feng Yun and said,


    "You...boy you wish to buy this object?"


    "Indeed Senior, I wish to. It seemed to be a little interesting to me after carefully examining it. It may have more to it than meets the eye. Senior, how did you get a hold of this fragment?"


    "That fragment...has vexed me for years. I coincidentally found it being guarded by an abnormally ferocious Tyrant Realm beast in the Blue Stone Mountains. Thinking that the treasure that the beast was protecting was a great and awe-inspiring object, I fought with the beast and after a while, I killed it."


    Feng Yun and Xia Qing were flabbergasted upon hearing this detail. The Blue Stone Mountains, who hadn''t heard of this infamous place. It was located near the borders of the Immortal Fiendlands and Sun Conglomerte. This was a mountain range where countless monstrous and demonic beasts congregated and resided in. Furthermore, most of them were at the Tyrant or Truth Realm. The mountain range was known to have many treasures for enhancing cultivation, but they were mostly guarded by these ferocious beasts. To be able to enter that mountain range, your strength had to be at the mid stages of the Truth or Tyrant Realm.


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    "Senior...Your...Your cultivation is at the mid stages of the Tyrant Realm or Truth Realm?"


    "Hmm, oh yeah, I''m at the Sixth stage of the Tyrant Realm. That''s my cultivation. Now, back to my story. Strangely enough, upon grasping the object, I felt no power or aura coming from it at all. It was as if the rock was, perfectly normal." The old man scrunched up his face in thought. Feng Yun and Xia Qing were now beginning to recover from their earlier shock. They had known that the old man was strong but they hadn''t thought him to be this strong. They payed attention to the man as he continued his story.


    "I picked up the object and studied it for weeks, trying to see what exactly it signified and why a beast that powerful would be protecting it. Nevertheless, I failed even after trying for so long. It seems to have a certain requirement in order to be able to utilize the rock and I don''t have that qualification. i know this because that rock, if you polish it carefully, will have some runes on it. It''s accumulated dust after a long time of having it so I decided to just sell it. Hopefully, someone who know what it is can utilize it."


    "Senior, I had no idea that it had such a background. If that is so, I truly wish to buy this object." Feng Yun said. The old man stared at him for a moment before saying,


    "Hmm, you can however, you already knew of its identity before I told you of its background didn''t you. You don''t need to tell me but I have always wondered what this was and why I was unable to utilize it. Can you tell me?" The old man''s senses were very astute and had sensed Feng Yun''s intentions from the beginning. Feng Yun had expected this much so he laughed a little and said,


    "Senior, you see, even I am not too familiar with this thing either. I only felt its aura and a sense of familiarity with it. I was drawn to it and I wished to study it carefully." Feng Yun didn''t lie, but his words weren''t the complete truth either. He didn''t tell the old man about the existence of four other elements. The old man slightly narrowed his eyes but decided to not pursue the matter anymore.


    "You...felt the aura? I never even felt the aura before and you clearly felt it? Hmm...kid you''re quite special. Since you''re able to ascertain what exactly it is, I''ll sell it to you. Hmm, how about one-hundred purple gold coins?" Feng Yun and Xia Qing slightly raised their eyebrows. Although they had much more, one hundred purple gold coins was still a lot of money. However, none of them raised an objection because the object being sold was worth much more than the selling price. Feng Yun nodded and gave confirmation.


    "Alright, senior. I shall pay the amount." Feng Yun waved his hands and a pouch of purple gold coins dropped from the air right into the old man''s outstretched hands. The old man slightly smiled and said a few words.


    "Haha, now that I look at you carefully, your level of cultivation is not small for your ages. You and that girl there will become prominent figures in the continent. Boy, what is your name?" The old man said.


    "Senior, this one''s name is Qiu Yun and my companion''s name is Huo Qing." Feng Yun said respectfully. The old man laughed and said,


    "Well, Qiu Yun and Huo Qing, since you allowed me to cure at least a little of my perplexity with this meeting, I am grateful. If you ever need to get yourself out of a tough situation, use the name, Qiang Lu to get yourself out of it. To meet such geniuses is an honor." Qiang Lu laughed. The duo seemed very happy that they got a supreme expert to help them, but Feng Yun still felt a little confused. Qiang Lu, where have I heard that name before? He decided to not think too much about it and thanked Qiang Lu. The two immediately left with the shard in tow. They were very excited and wanted to see what kind of phenomenon would occur once the fragment was awakened.


    They rushed to their residence, the Emerald Dragon, and found their room. Upon opening the door, the two sat on the floor in a meditative position. They were preparing to activate the shard. Feng Yun and Xia Qing sat across each other and placed the fragment in between them. It still gave off that black, indomitable aura that almost seemed suffocating. It didn''t take them long to polish the rock to reveal intricate runes that appeared to be wavy lines. Feng Yun decided to try to activate it by pooling Yuan Energy into the runes. Xia Qing followed suit and sent her energy into the rock''s intricate runes. Feng Yun''s eyes were wild as he said with excitement,


    "Let us see what secrets this fragment harbors!"

 Memories of the Void

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    Feng Yun and Xia Qing were met with an extremely terrifying force upon inserting their Yuan Energy into the rock. The fragment''s runes began to glow vibrantly and release a blinding light. With it, the sealed black aura vastly flowed into the surroundings and reacted strongly towards the duo. Feng Yun gritted his teeth slightly. This energy truly was powerful. He had no idea how vast it was. It overflowed in large amounts and assaulted them aggressively. A wave of thick aura passed through them making the floor beneath them break down. Thin cracks appeared on the surface, which slowly started to get bigger and bigger. Feng Yun cursed under his breath. If they didn''t absorb the aura quickly, then it would completely destroy the room, or much worse, the entire hotel.


    He made attempts to open his dantian to absorb the essence but it fiercely rejected him trying to escape and expand beyond the limit of the room. Feng Yun raised his eyebrows in surprise. This element surprisingly had such abilities. It was attempting to swallow its surroundings. Shit, Feng Yun thought. If we make a large commotion, how will we be able to explain ourselves? Worse, we may be hunted by curious cultivators. As Feng Yun thought of these things, the energy began to intensify as it swallowed the air around it. Xia Qing couldn''t handle it and spit out a mouthful of blood. Evidently, it was quite hard to absorb the essence.


    "God damn it! What the hell is this element to cause so much trouble?" Feng Yun said. He spat out a bit of blood. His long black hair flew back at a huge speed and his double pupil eyes narrowed in concentration. I don''t believe that I cannot absorb you as my own strength. Feng Yun strengthened the rate of absorbing the black aura regardless of how powerful it was. He decided that he was going to take the pain and assimilate it into his body. At the same time, Feng Yun activated his Dragon spirit and unleashed it''s power attempting to rebel against the oppressive black aura. He employed its great defense such that he could take most of the external injuries. A faint golden glow surrounded Feng Yun as he worked ever harder to absorb the black essence. He would stop at nothing to get it.


    The black aura''s pressure began to diminish for a moment. Feng Yun used this chance to go ahead and absorb the aura into his dantian. The black aura seemed to be sucked by the vortex like dantian extremely quickly. Feng Yun smiled in delight. The aura was going in smoothly. Feng Yun looked at Xia Qing and saw that her originally pale body from having coughed so much blood, had now stabilized somewhat and absorbed the aura as well, albeit not at the same speed as Feng Yun. The roaring waves of darkness had calmed down and seemed to come in quite nicely. If one looked at the room at its current state, they would be shocked. Most of the room had already cracked apart and wooden boards were hung on all parts of the room. They had no idea because they were so concentrated on cultivating, that they had completely destroyed the room. The room was beyond repair and unrecognizable compared to what it had looked like before.


    During the period of time that they were absorbing the element, they had been learning about the new element. Swarms of information entered their heads at alarming rates. It took them a long time to digest exactly what they were seeing.


    Feng Yun saw the images of carnage and destruction. In the image, a man could be seen slowly walking towards an army consisting of hundreds of thousands. The size shocked Feng Yun. This was not a sight that he would have seen on his original home world. The gathering of this much troops against a single man was simply unheard of. What astonished Feng Yun even more was that each of these soldiers had an unfathomable level of cultivation. They were much stronger than Feng Yun and, to his amazement, rivaled the intense pressure that he felt when he met Xu Qinzheng. That had to mean that each soldier was at least at the Asura Realm. Feng Yun''s mouth was agape. To be able to witness such a battle was his good fortune. He turned his gaze towards the other party, the middle aged man with black hair. Even in the face of such a terrifying enemy force, he did not look the least bit afraid. His expression was that of tranquility and coldness. In fact, it looked as if the soldiers had more tension than the man. To inspire this much tension upon a force of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, just how powerful was this man?


    After a few moments of the parties sizing each other up, one person came out on a horse from the large army. He wore expensive clothing surrounded by thick golden-plated armor. The man had long blond hair that fluttered about in the wind. He looked comparable to a war god. The man narrowed his eyes at the lone warrior across from him. They were only separated by a hundred meters worth of distance. The man spoke a few words to the opposite party, which were inaudible to Feng Yun. The lone warrior stared coldly and did not reply. The golden armored man shook his head and unsheathed a long broadsword that shimmered in the sun. He raised it towards the sky and shouted into the air. The army seemed to stamp their feet in resonance with the man''s cries. They raised their bows which numbered most of the army. With the command from the leader, the arrows whistled through the air and blotted out the sky with their dark silhouettes. The arrows were laced with an incredibly strong energy. The sheer might of these arrows could frighten even the most supreme of experts. As the terrifying arrows rained down from the skies like rain, the expression on the lone warrior''s face had not changed in the slightest.


    The lone warrior finally made a move. The man waved his hands through the air. This simple movement created a strong gust of wind, even to Feng Yun to was spectating. Instantly, a large hole appeared in front of him and seemed to be birthed from the emptiness of space itself. The hole protected him as the arrows rained down. The arrows attacked the space shield and, to Feng Yun''s amazement, sank down into the shield. The hole appeared to be absorbing the arrows into its bottomless pit. The hundreds of thousands of sharp arrows that came flying towards the lone warrior had been swallowed in an instant. The golden armored commander had a grim expression on his face. He regained his composure after a while and once more raised his sword. This time however, the effect was different. The soldiers stamped their feet and their eyes flashed with rage and fury. Then, by the commander''s word, the soldiers moved and charged straight at the lone warrior.


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    The very steps of the soldiers caused the earth to tremble beneath them and the surroundings to flatten. The choking pressure that they displayed destroyed the mountains surrounding it. All of the soldiers were armed with spears and shields as well as martial skills that could thwart the heavens. All of them were genuine peerless experts but they had all joined together to destroy this one man. How powerful was this man to incite such a large force to come deal with him? The lone warrior sighed to himself and raised both of his hands. A furious amount of energy began to unload from them. It appeared as a bottomless black aura that threatened to devour the surroundings and destroy any obstacles before it. Feng Yun involuntarily let out a gasp. That aura was the exact same as the aura from the fragment. Could it be that this man was a wielder of the element belonging to the rock? Feng Yun watched, clearly infatuated with the scene before his eyes.


    The aura only became stronger and grew ever larger. The air outside of the aura was being devoured at an extremely fast rate. It was as if the aura was an stomach that was always hungry. Once you released it, it would not stop until it was full. Strangely enough however, the stomach showed no signs of getting full at all. Rather, the capacity of absorption got faster and faster, swirling in the palms of the lone warrior until they formed a large orb of darkness. The army hesitated a bit upon seeing this, but then decided to just charge at the man. However powerful he was, he couldn''t destroy an entire army as easy as that right? Their thoughts were soon to be proven wrong. The orbs in the man''s palms only grew larger until they covered his entire fists. He spread his arms out in a straight line and then brought them together with a bang. The two orbs collided together and caused a massive uprising energy to circulate through the man''s hands, and then expand towards the army. The black aura seemed terrifying now as it made its way to the army, seeming huge and oppressive. The fighting spirit in the army had dwindled and slowly, terror arose on the faces of the originally firm soldiers. They began to retreat from the large mass of blackness that threatened to devour their lives.


    The golden armored man could be seen turning left and right trying to get people to stop running from the massive expanse of darkness. However, although he was saying those things, he himself had a terrified face. In mere minutes, one man was able to disrupt the coordination of an entire army of hundreds of thousands and inspire terror into their hearts. He hadn''t even killed anyone yet! The golden armored man knew that if the darkness made its way over to them, then lives would be lost. Many lives. The golden armored man drew his sword once more and a flash of energy shot straight through it. The man was enveloped in a celestial glow that seemed like it could overpower even the strongest of cultivators. He hot off of the horse, which seemed to run away from him afterwards. The golden armored man was alone, to face the impending doom. He lodged his golden sword into the ground and immediately, spider web like cracks appeared on the ground and a bright energy arose from his body, forming a protective barrier around him. The bright energy grew and assaulted the black cloud which was approaching the golden armored man. The black expanse seemed to hesitate for a moment when facing that oppressive bright energy, but quickly resumed its expansion with more power. The bright energy was quickly consumed by the void and the golden armored man was affected by this as well. He spit out a large mouthful of blood and leaned on his sword which was embedded into the ground. He stared with shocked eyes as his power was devoured. Very soon, the void reached him and enveloped him in darkness. The man was swallowed into it and not even his bones remained. His entire existence had vanished. The troops that were trying to escape saw that their commander had been slain and ran at an even faster pace away from the void.


    These actions were of no consequence however, because the void seemed to speed up and reach them in mere minutes. Just as it did to the commander, the void swallowed the lives of the army one by one, battalion by battalion. The cries of the men sounded throughout the battlefield but drowned out when they were swallowed. Not even blood was left of the soldiers and very quickly, all of them were devoured. Soon enough, the only person remaining on the battlefield was the lone warrior. He spoke a few words and the black void was recalled back to his body. The man stared at the heavens, as if wishing to touch it and then disappeared in an instant. The surroundings began to disappear and Feng Yun could feel his consciousness slipping away. The scene of the battle had disappeared and all that was left was Feng Yun''s consciousness. He could feel himself back in his original body once again. Slowly, he opened his eyes once more and a black aura clouded his once golden and ruby eyes. The whole entire eye was black and he let out a smile.


    "Haha...so this is what the first out of the four elements is! Truly powerful!" He laughed maniacally. He seemed as if he had gone insane, but in fact, he had reached a stage of enlightenment.


    The Void is formless!


    The Void can endlessly expand!


    The Void will forever devour whatever is in its way, just like the Universe itself!


    That is the principles of the Void element!

 Xia Qings Vision

    Okay, lets go on to the next chapter. Dual Chapter!!!!! This is slightly longer than usual and took me four hours to make. Enjoy!


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    Feng Yun had taken on a new level of understanding after having fused with the Void element. The world seemed to be much clearer and he could perceive things at a higher level than a normal cultivator. Even cultivators at the Truth Realm, which were incredibly sensitive to changes in the earth, had a inferiority sense to Feng Yun, who had comprehended one of the elements of true creation. If Feng Yun were to find the rest of the elements, then he would have an almost earth-shattering level of power even if his cultivation was a bit lower than most. By fusing the Void element with his attacks, he would be able to handle opponents at a cultivation three levels or even four levels than him without losing to them in the slightest! He wouldn''t be able to kill them but they wouldn''t be able to do anything to him without using a lot of effort either. Of course, he still didn''t have much control over this element due to his unfamiliarity with it, but as he used it more and gathered experience with it, he would be able to utilize it to its full extent.


    Feng Yun gazed at his palms with a feeling of excitement. He had gained a new power and element. His power would rise exponentially now due to this. A black misty aura surrounded his fingertips and revolved around his hands. The aura seemed to devour everything but with Feng Yun''s possession of the element, he willed it to stabilize at its current level. The Void Element could be considered to be a very hard to control type of power. He would have to spend a lot of time and upgrade his cultivation in order to truly use it to the best f its abilities. He thought back to the scene of the battle. That man had used the Void element to devour the army consisting of hundreds of thousands extremely easily. To be able to exercise the element to this level, one had to have an extremely profound level of cultivation and experience with the element. Feng Yun wondered just what level that man had reached. If he reached that level as well, would he be able to do the things that the man did as well? As these thoughts passed by however, a voice appeared in his head.


    "I see that you''ve found the first of the four main creation elements." The voice was firm but seemed very lazy as well. This was naturally Warden, who had decided to speak after having not spoken to Feng Yun after a long period of time. He had only come out after sensing the powerful change in Feng Yun''s body. Feng Yun was surprised but after a second, sent a mental message back.


    "Indeed! This element is so profound. I never would have thought that it could produce such destructive capabilities. If I study the Void Element more, then I should be able to utilize its capabilities to a very high level. Oh, by the way Warden, when I was absorbing the essence of the Void element, I saw a vision."


    "Oh, what kind of vision?" Warden let out a yawn seemingly disinterested. Feng Yun felt helpless. He couldn''t do anything to make Warden change his attitude. He continued,


    "Hmm...well in it, there was a man with long black hair. He was engaged in battle with an army. The army had an uncountable number of soldiers, all at an extremely high level of cultivation in my opinion. There was a golden armored man leading the army. A whole army against one man. At first, I thought that the man would surely die but then, he used the Void element. Upon using it, it was a wanton slaughter. The soldiers were completely destroyed as well as their commander. I would like to know, who was that man?"Feng Yun summarized the battle scene for Warden. He waited expecting a reply. However, Warden was silent for a moment. Feng Yun was curious. Why had Warden gone silent after having heard his story. As he was about to ask, Warden''s reply came.


    "Boy...did this man happen to use a large devouring wave of black aura to decimate the army of 800,000 men?" Warden''s voice seemed a bit shaky. He was clearly filled with shock despite Feng Yun being unable to see him at the moment.


    "Yes...but how do you know it was 800,000? And how do you know the technique that the man used?" Feng Yun got suspicious. Warden probably knew who the man was.


    "Ahh...it must be...THAT man. To be able to decimate that entire army with the Void element alone, and in one strike, there''s no one else that could do it." Warden seemed terrified. Feng Yun was curious as to the identity of "THAT man". He asked the Warden but his reply was quite mysterious.


    "That man...is at a level of cultivation that even my master is respectful towards. Enough, we shall not speak of him again." The Warden then went silent and did not answer to any of Feng Yun''s questions afterwards. Feng Yun sighed to himself. Warden truly was secretive. It was likely that his words were being guarded by this "Master" of his. Feng Yun really wanted to punch this "Master" in the face. Who was he to block his exposure to knowledge!


    Feng Yun calmed down after fuming for a bit and took a look at his soul. His soul had transformed a bit after having absorbed the essence of the Void element. It now had a black aura around it and appeared incredibly domineering. The strength of his soul had multiplied by quite a bit thanks to this enlightenment. One must know that the soul was extremely important for cultivation. It was essential for breaking into realms which were very profound such as the Truth or Tyrant Realm. The stronger one''s soul was, the greater their comprehension of the world''s laws as well as martial skills. It could also increase the chance of breaking through to these profound realms earlier. There were probably realms above the Asura Realm that required one to have a strong soul to break through. The elements of the world contained the basic profound knowledge of the realms of martial cultivation. The more elements you were well versed in, the better. In this case, Feng Yun had already learned all seven of the primary elements. His soul could be considered already at a really strong level. By adding one more element to the mix, Feng Yun''s comprehension ability would only become greater. What he didn''t expect however was that the effect of adding one of the four creation elements to the mix was incomparably stronger than adding a primary element. The spiritual energy contained in the Void Element used to strengthen the soul was at least ten times greater than that of a primary element like earth or fire.


    Feng Yun smiled to himself. He had forgotten his earlier rage after seeing the mighty strength that his soul possessed. The time it took to make breakthroughs would be so much shorter. Originally, Feng Yun talent could already be considered extremely great, but with the Eleven Coloured Leaf supporting him, cultivation could become child''s play. However, he still had to guard against people as at his current strength, he was just too weak. Also, he still hadn''t found the other missing three elements. He took a look at his dantian and was pleasantly surprised. His cultivation had directly leaped into the third layer of the Xiantian Realm! With this level of cultivation, he was now worthy of entering the Holy Continental Academy. This was simply too astonishing because it was only a year ago that he was at the Ninth layer of the Tempered Body. To have advanced three levels which included having breaking through into the Xiantian Realm was unfathomable. Most of it relied on his own personal talent as well as luck. He had encountered many experiences in the past year that have forged his strength into what it is now. If one year was enough to get him through the requirements of Holy Continental Academy, how far could he go in the next year? He was only twelve years old. He had a lot of time to cultivate.


    After he had completely done a full scan on the status of his body and cultivation, he exited his meditation state. He gazed at Xia Qing. His originally lax eyes were now fully alert as he gazed at Xia Qing. He had not noticed it due to his intense cultivation state but Xia Qing had not yet absorbed the Void element. Rather, she seemed to have trouble taking it into her body. No, Feng Yun thought. She had already absorbed it into her body, but she was suffering mentally. Feng Yun thought back to his vision. His vision was one of a great battle. Could it be that Xia Qing had a vision as well. It appeared that this vision wasn''t as simple as Feng Yun''s was. She shivered constantly and an expression of fear creeped onto her face. Her face had beads of cold sweat running down her face. However, the sweat she was feeling froze the minute it condensed, making her tainted face turn pure again. However, her condition was in no way pure. She had exited a cultivation position and now lay on the floor, hands on her shoulders. Signs of the vision disappearing did not show however. She seemed terrified and slightly whispered in her deep state.


    "No...don''t do it! Don''t kill them!" She seemed very pitiful and tears rolled down her cheeks. Feng Yun narrowed his golden and ruby eyes onto her body, gazing at the condition. He could somehow see the status of her body with his special eyes. It was indeed not good. Large amounts of Yuan Energy pulsated outwards and could not stabilize. It rushed outwards like a chaotic sea. The undulations of Yuan Energy caused even Feng Yun to be stupefied. He ran over to Xia Qing''s shivering body and touched her shoulder with his palm. He immediately felt a freezing sensation that threatened Feng Yun. He pulled his hand back in alarm.


    "How cold!"


    Feng Yun was secretly surprised. How could her body temperature drop to such a level? It shouldn''t be possible. This was a nature that shouldn''t be present in Xia Qing''s body. Feng Yun then realized that he had to stabilize her body temperature else she would die from freezing. Feng Yun put both arms around Xia Qing''s body and wrapped himself around her in a tight hug. Although the action was slightly inappropriate, the situation called for it and he could not hesitate. He slowly and carefully began to unload large amounts of Yuan energy on Xia Qing, fusing it into her body. The condition on Xia Qing''s body lightened up for a moment and she began to warm up. However, this all disappeared in an instant when the coldness reappeared. Feng Yun tightly gritted his teeth. The coldness had come back this time much stronger. He was absorbing the coldness into his body while healing Xia Qing''s body with his own Yuan energy. It was incredibly painful for him but he didn''t hesitate to try harder and remove the coldness. Xia Qing was his companion and friend. He couldn''t just leave her in a time of danger.


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    He doubled his efforts to try to absorb the energy but the same symptoms kept coming up. He began to feel extremely cold. He searched for methods to solve this problem in his brain. He then remembered the source of the sensation that Xia Qing was feeling at the moment. The Void Element. The Void Element was the source of the vision and the vision was causing her to feel extremely cold. Although Feng Yun could not expel her condition externally but if he entered her vision, then he could solve the problem on the inside. Feng Yun gazed at the black aura hovering around Xia Qing and opened his dantian. The black aura, having another source to enter, furiously rushed at Feng Yun''s dantian. It was much more ferocious than Feng Yun''s black aura which had seemed calm and powerful. this black aura seemed savage and demon like. Whose memories do these belong to? Feng Yun absorbed as much as his dantian would allow and slowly, his consciousness began to drift away. He shut his eyes and prepared to enter Xia Qing''s vision.


    Feng Yun opened his eyes to a completely different atmosphere. The presence that he was feeling was much different than the vision that he had experienced himself. He could smell the stench of blood and a horrifying presence in the air. He gazed around his surroundings to see the setting of the vision. He was in a dark forest. There was a lot of darkness and the forest gave Feng Yun the feeling of eeriness and loneliness. Feng Yun frowned. He would have to locate Xia Qing fast and get out of this place. Feng Yun  searched around trying to find any sign of her but he still couldn''t locate her. Suddenly, she heard a loud scream. Feng Yun broke out into a sprint and headed towards the sound. It didn''t take him long to reach the scene and he exclaimed in shock at the sight before him. In front of him was a slaughter. A group of villagers were dying in front of him. Blood was splattering across the grass and Feng Yun had no idea what was happening. Men, women and children all fell to the ground, cut marks flying across their chests. Feng Yun watched from a better angle and saw that a man could be seen in between the villagers. He was incredibly terrifying. He was covered in black from head to toe. He had a shrouded face and a demonic smile that could inspire fear in even the most strong willed of people. The man was constantly disappearing from different places and killing villagers. Each time he killed someone, upon seeing the organs splashing out, he would let out an ecstatic smile filled with glee. Feng Yun looked on with disgust. This man was a murderer. He took complete pleasure in killing people. Suddenly, he heard a shout.


    "NO! What the hell is wrong with you?! TO slaughter so much innocents, how can you do this?" The voice was very familiar. That was because the voice belonged to Xia Qing. Feng Yun could see her silhouette masked by a few trees and made his way over to her. He could hear her saying to herself,


    "If this is the result of learning the Void Element, then I don''t wish to obtain this element!" Xia Qing had tears in her eyes as she gazed at the villagers on the ground and at the demon. Feng Yun was shocked. The situation was more complicated than he thought. She had already grasped the Void Element, but she chose to reject it after seeing the vision of it usage. The demon had used it to manipulate space and appear in front of the villagers when they tried to escape. He would then cut them down mercilessly. Feng Yun felt sympathetic towards Xia Qing, who was kneeling on the ground in sorrow. He walked over slowly and placed his hands around her shoulder. The sudden feeling of someone touching awoke Xia Qing from her sorrow and she looked behind her. To her shock, Feng Yun was right there with a smile as gentle as a lake.


    "Feng Yun, why are you here? You are done absorbing the element?!" Xia Qing felt very surprised that Feng Yun was in her vision.


    "Indeed. However, upon seeing your harmful condition, I had to enter your vision in order to help you."


    "Well I''m sorry for making you come here but I cannot accept this element. The Void Element can be used in such a way. It is a element for slaughtering the innocent and ruining lives. I cannot accept this even if it kills me. It goes against my very principles that I bound myself to."


    Feng Yun only smiled wider. This girl was very determined and strong willed. She would reject power if it meant succumbing to evil. He understood her much more now. He extended his arms into a hug around her. Xia Qing was very surprised and astonished that he would make such a motion of affection towards her. Her cheeks turned slightly rosy and looked incredibly cute. She tried to break out of his grasp and said,


    "Feng Yun, what are you doing?! Do not touch---"


    "Silly girl, you don''t need to think of the Void Element in such a way. This is only the way this demonic idiot chose to use the Void Element. However, you are someone much better. You can use the Void Element in a way that this person never could. Use it for good. Use it for your ideals. You don''t have to abide by the rules that this person set. You are the master of your own power. Forge your own path with your own power. That is the true meaning of cultivation!" Feng Yun''s words caused tremors to be sent throughout her body. She could understand now that she was in control of her own power. She would use the power gained from the Void Element in a way that the demon had not.


    "Feng Yun, can I truly do it? Can I forge my own path?"


    "Of course you can. Believe me. Don''t you trust me? I am your friend. I will not hesitate to help you if you stray from the path of goodness."


    "Ahh...yes, I understand. I will trust you." Xia Qing had become much more open to Feng Yun. She had now understood the value and importance of her first friend. He had helped her even when she was in trouble. Saved her when she was on the brink of death. Feng Yun could be said to now be the most important person in her life after her family. Although she wouldn''t admit it, a new feeling arose in her chest, a feeling that was a bit different from friendship. She couldn''t understand what exactly it was but she knew she would come to understand it with the passage of time.


    A light arose from Xia Qing''s body as the black aura began to fully become affiliated with her body. It had now become her own power. She was now in control of the Void Element. The scene of the slaughter fest began to diminish and the duo was thrust back into reality. Xia Qing awoke, her eyes burning black for a moment before diminishing completely and reverting to their original azure color. She looked around to see her purple hair tangled around a figure that was laying next to her. The figure''s delicate hands were wrapped around her neck and seemed like a gesture of affection. Xia Qing knew instantly it was Feng Yun and her face turned beet red. The handsome figure was sleeping like a doll until his eyes twitched. He then opened his eyes and looked at Xia Qing with a tired face that seemed charming.


    "Hello, Xia Qing. Did you have a nice nap?" He joked around.


    "Feng Yun, get off of me you rogue!" She was furious but still looked really cute. She wasn''t actually mad but a bit annoyed by the fact that Feng Yun had done such a thing while they were in the vision. Feng Yun got up just to avoid a blast of Yuan Energy.


    "Woah! Hey, I had to do it just to enter your vision and stabilize your body''s condition okay. There was no other intention behind it." Feng Yun sounded very defensive. Xia Qing furrowed her eyebrows, then let out a sigh. She understood Feng Yun''s intentions perfectly but still couldn''t help getting embarrassed.


    "None of that again okay?"


    "Sure, as long as the situation doesn''t require it."


    Xia Qing nodded, seemingly having accepted the response. They both chatted for a bit about their visions, each one infatuated with the other. Xia Qing had not advanced to the third layer of the Xiantian Realm yet but she had signs that she would be doing it soon. Her soul had also grown stronger albeit not as storng as Feng Yun''s due to him having lived two lives. Feng Yun then said,


    "Around tomorrow, we''ll have to leave for the escort mission. Lets rest up and get prepared." Xia Qing nodded, the earlier excitement gone as they remembered the mission and their goal. They had to get to the Holy Continental Academy as fast as possible. Thinking of something, Xia Qing looked around. She saw the ruined room and the scraps of wood. She sighed and said,


    "Before we do any preparation, how are we going to explain this?"


    Feng Yun gave a blank stare without any emotion. Then, he slightly chuckled. He didn''t know either.

 5th Battalion of the Death Singer Mercenaries

    So you guys have begun to notice my advancement in their ''relationship'' eh? Well, there''s plenty more of my ''evil plans'' to come for this. LOL. I''m so childish despite being a teenager. Alright, enough with the nonsense and to the next chapter we go!


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    Luckily for the duo, many of the powerful people staying in the Emerald Dragon had gone adventuring in the mountains and making money from killing powerful beasts. There was no one that the duo had to really worry about. They talked to the innkeeper about the room in which she came to take a look at it. She had nearly fainted upon seeing the status of the room that she had rented to the duo. Feng Yun and Xia Qing didn''t tell her the full story, only that there was a slight cultivation mishap and that things had gotten out of control. Feng Yun payed the woman double what the room was worth in compensation and out of pity. He himself had not pictured the absorption of the first true creation element to be this destructive. Feng Yun and Xia Qing were moved to a more isolated room which did not lack in quality to the previous one. The innkeeper had been grateful that Feng Yun had given her extra money so she allowed them to stay in her inn.


    Normally, if a cultivator causes trouble in an inn, they would be expelled from the inn regardless of their status. This was the rule of Sky Wind City. Innkeepers were not very strong so rules had to be enforced in order to keep them safe. If a cultivator happened to continue to cause trouble in an inn, then the City Lord''s Mansion would get involved and keep them locked up in the City Lord''s Prison. Second Class Cities were indeed different than that of Third Class Cities. The former had a much stronger enforcement of justice in their cities whereas the latter could choose to ignore a conflict. In Second Class Cities, there were still people of distinguished status. You had to be careful who you offend. Feng Yun and Xia Qing had spent the night resting and gathering their strength rather than cultivating. With their speed of cultivation, it wouldn''t be hard to make breakthroughs. However, if they went too fast, then it would cause serious harm to their future prospects. They needed to establish a strong foundation before making a breakthrough. Only then would you be much stronger compared to those on the same level. So, instead of cultivating, they took the time to rest.


    During this time, Xia Qing was restless. She could not help but think about the events that happened earlier that day. She had experienced a feeling that she had never felt before. It made her confused, which led her to being angry. What the hell was his feeling that she couldn''t seem to understand at all? Thinking about it carefully, it all originated back to Feng Yun. The moment she had met Feng Yun, they had become fast friends. Both were focused on cultivation and both had extremely good temperaments. However, upon journeying together, she learned a great many things about him. Feng Yun had appeared easy to read and friendly at the beginning of their friendship. But now, she felt a bit different. He was shrouded in mystery and had the outlook of an adult. He had never stopped taking care of her when she ad nearly died and he had obviously sacrificed something to save her. That much was clear to Xia Qing. Then, during the vision, he himself came into it and comforted her. She was able to accept the Void Element easier that way and gained stronger power from it. She was grateful to him in many ways and had treated him as a very good friend most of the time. But was this childhood friend of her''s more than just that? It hurt her head just thinking about it. She knew she had only scratched the surface in understanding Feng Yun and perhaps she would never fully understand him. Even so, she knew that he would always help her in times of need and she too in turn would do the same. With this final thought, Xia Qing let out a sigh and turned to stare at Feng Yun''s pretty face, which slept like a doll on the other bed. Xia Qing let out a chuckle seeing this and whispered,


    "Pfft. Just what exactly are you, Feng Yun? You''re so ferocious in battle but so cute when you''re vulnerable." Xia Qing then closed her eyes and entered her own deep slumber, facing Feng Yun.


    The next morning was quite eventful. Many people were sitting at tables discussing the commotion that happened last night. They had all heard the terrifying booming sounds that sounded throughout the whole Emerald Dragon. They all payed close attention to the people entering through the main hall. They gazed at them carefully, suspecting each person to have caused it. The main reason for this analysis was so that they could either rope this person into joining them or kill them and steal whatever treasures they have.


    Fortunately, Feng Yun and Xia Qing were only children of twelve years of age so they wouldn''t be suspected. Just in case however, they decided to take off their cloaks and keep them within their interspatial materials. They wanted to appear confident such that people would not suspect that they weren''t hiding themselves. Feng Yun was clad in his usual snow white jacket with golden linings and silky black hair falling down his shoulders. He almost looked feminine. Feng Yun had also changed his eye color from the golden and ruby double pupils to a green viper-like color. After all, who had seen golden and ruby pupils in any part of the continent. It made him stand out too much. He was only able to get by without causing so much trouble because he had his cloak covering most parts of his face. The current situation required him to make a slight change in appearance however. Xia Qing did not need to change much about her appearance as she wasn''t as irregular as Feng Yun. Besides her purple hair and azure eyes, she was fine just the way she was. She had donned a Hanfu colored both green and yellow, as if she was a shrine maiden. She looked very cute and still had a immature feel about her.


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    Feng Yun had always made a constant check of the time so he was aware of when the expedition would take place. Duo Ling had told him alongside the location to be there as early in the morning as possible. They would not leave until the afternoon, but they had to sort the cultivators into different groupings based on strength. For that, they needed an inventory of the people there. Also, they were still waiting for supplies to come in. This was their most valuable mission up to date and they did not want to mess up. Feng Yun and Xia Qing did not need food as their cultivation level had reached the point where they could withstand certain amounts of time without eating or drinking anything. Once you reached the Tyrant or Truth Realm, you would be able to go on forever without eating. This was useful when undergoing closed door cultivation as the cultivator could just go on straight uninterrupted by worldly needs. The two walked past the various cultivators that stared at them as they passed, eyeing them and then shaking their heads. They were thinking that two little children that hadn''t even gone through puberty yet couldn''t have done this. Besides, if they dared to question them personally, they might be offending someone of a high status. This was evident from their clothing and bearing. They had the air of a noble and prideful nature.


    The two walked up to the innkeeper and gave her the room back, saying that they wouldn''t be returning to Sky Wind City.


    The innkeeper sent them off with a ''thanks for visiting'' and they left silently. They made their way to the front gate where the Death Singer Mercenaries were meeting with the people being escorted. Since there were many people of distinguished status in Sky Wind City, they did not attract too much attention and traveled soundly. The trip wasn''t long so the two decided to take a leisurely walk there. They weren''t really in any rush to get there. The people who saw them thought that they were siblings which made Feng Yun smile slightly. After a few minutes, they made their way to the gate. There, Feng Yun saw a large group of people there. They all had the crest of a long scythe and a skull directly adjacent to it. The Death Singer Mercenary crest! Feng Yun looked around and saw a familiar figure giving orders to people directing them to stations and an amiable smile plastered across his face. The man was quite handsome and had a very mature impression on people around him, giving them the feeling that you could rely on him. This man was naturally Duo Ling. Feng Yun beckoned Xia Qing towards him and they walked over.


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    Duo Ling noticed them out of the corner of his eye and turned his head to look at them. His expression erupted into smiles and it was evident that he was happy to receive them. Duo Ling waved them over and began to make conversation with them.


    "Junior Brother Qiu, Junior Sister Huo. Thank you for coming on the mission! With your help, the mission should go quite well."


    "The pleasure is ours, Senior Duo. However, how should we be sorted into our battalions for the escort mission." Feng Yun asked. Duo Ling answered with ease.


    "Oh, that''s easy. Coincidentally, I am the organizer for the battalion squadrons. How about this, you guys join my 5th Battalion. That way, you can work much more efficiently since you have someone you know on the team."


    Feng Yun nodded his head and turned to Xia Qing. She made the sign that confirmed that she was alright with the decision. Feng Yun cupped his hands in respect and said,


    "Then, Battalion Commander, we will be in your care." Feng Yun assumed a new title for Duo Ling and confirmed the decision.


    Duo Ling laughed out loud and wore a smile on his face that said that he was pleased with the decision that they made. He told them to go meet with the other members of the 5th Battalion, who were located in one corner of the gate area. There were about two other members besides Duo Ling and they were very different from one another. One was a very cold woman about thirty years old. She had a very pure and strong appearance as well as a firmness that seemed unshakable. She was named Meng Rou. The other member was a dark skinned man with a large build and scars painted across his face. He looked very easygoing and friendly towards the duo. This man was named Cang Lin. Feng Yun and Xia Qing did not really know much about other members of the squadron but they hoped to understand them so that they could perform well in the battlefield. Initially, they were very surprised that the people joining their squadron were very young, but they did not underestimate them too much because they knew from experience that the younger you are, the more dangerous you are.


    Feng Yun stood with the others and waited for Duo Ling to finish assigning people to their groups. Duo Ling walked over to their side after he had finished, a tired expression on his face. He looked over and said,


    "I''m sure you have become acquainted with each other. Meng Rou, Cang Lin, do not underestimate these two just because they are young. They have a very great talent as well as a high combat efficiency. They will become key players in our Battalion." The two members nodded their heads seriously. Duo Ling then gave them instructions to remain on standby until further orders to move out were given. During the waiting time, Feng Yun had started cultivating to pass the time. Xia Qing followed suit. Both were leisurely cultivating and not attempting to get far. They didn''t want to get exhausted right before the journey. Both Meng Rou and Cang Lin raised their eyebrows at this. These youngsters were very hardworking. They glanced at Duo Ling the meaning clear. It was a good decision to pick these two to join their Battalion. Duo Ling smiled with an all-knowing expression. After a while however, they heard a shout.


    "The contractors have arrived!" They all looked up and even the duo exited their cultivation session to see who exactly it was that they were supposed to escort on this mission.

 Departing from Sky Wind City

    Okay so, addressing the situation from last chapter. I think the RRL drafting software screwed up when I was typing it up. So, when I was typing it up, my enter button wouldn''t freaking work and it kept changing the line but not making a new space. After I uploaded the chapter however, the amount of enters that I spammed trying to make it work became apparent. So, its an issue of lag. Serious lag. Anyways, sorry about that. Hope you enjoy this next chapter!


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    Feng Yun, Xia Qing and the rest of the 5th Battalion gazed at the people approaching the gaze. At the same time, the rest of the Death Singer Mercenaries looked up as well. This was because these people were truly distinguished. They wore very expensive clothing and had an air of arrogance and nobility. They evidently came from a very powerful clan or sect. The set of people consisted of an old man and a girl. The old man looked to be in his fifties and had a long white beard. He wore a long set of green robes. The man released an awe inspiring pressure that seemed to dominate the entire area. He wore an amiable expression and looked extremely wise. The girl in contrast was much different. She looked to be about fifteen years old as she was very well developed and imposed a mature like feeling on those that met her gaze. She wore a cold expression filled with arrogance which vastly differed from the old man next to her. She looked very beautiful and had curvaceous breasts. She was probably the young miss of a famous sect or family. Feng Yun didn''t care either way. He was only thankful that they had allowed him and Xia Qing an opportunity to make up for lost time and resume their journey to Holy Continental Academy. Other than that, Feng Yun wished to make no other contact with the people.


    As they watched the two approaching, members of the Death Singer Mercenaries themselves walked over. They were not just ordinary members however. There were five people in total. four of them wore a mixture of red and black robes. The final one, who appeared to be the leader, had a pitch black set of robes with skull inscribed on the back. He had a very intense pressure but lightened it when nearing the two people. This was the four elite commanders and chief of the Death Singer Mercenaries. They were very illustrious people that were known widely across the city. Their names had even spread to the other cities close by. They were all at the higher stages of the Xiantian Realm and could not be so easily trifled with. The chief of the Death Singer Mercenaries bowed his head slightly to the old man as a gesture of respect.


    "Honored Elder Zhou, we cannot thank you enough for the opportunity that you have given us to earn money. We are extremely happy to escort you and the young miss to Azure Sky City." The chief was extremely respectful to this Zhou elder in front of him. One must know that there weren''t many that could make the chief this respectful to except the particularly strong factions in First Class Cities and Imperial Class Cities. If they were compared to Feng Yun''s Cloudscale Sect, they still wouldn''t be able to match them. The Elder Zhou replied with a smile,


    "Haha, Chief Dong Fuzhen, no need to be this respectful. This mission was a necessity to us. We needed to get there with protection and you were the only mercenary faction that seemed to be trustworthy. This is beneficial to us and you."


    "I understand, Honored Elder Zhou. Then, let us cut the formalities and get right to the journey shall we? We have received our shipments of supplies and all of our capable men numbering over seventy, all of them being in the Xiantian Realm. Is this a sufficient amount of reinforcement for Elder Zhou and the young miss?" Dong Fuzhen spoke very casually but the amount of reinforcement he was providing was enormous! Feng Yun and Xia Qing were surprised. At the same time, they were wondering who this Elder Zhou was. While they were thinking about this, Elder Zhou gave his reply.


    "Indeed, this is enough to satisfy me and the young miss''s needs. Shall we depart for Azure Sky City?"


    The five commanders nodded their heads and led the two people down to the gate. Their gazes had turned firm and serious and resumed their intensity as they gave commands to the mercenaries. Elder Zhou and the ''young miss'' were led to a carriage by Dong Fuzhen. The carriage looked to be quite large and seemed comfortable. It was big enough to fit in ten people directly adjacent to each other so it was more than enough to accommodate the two people. Before going in, the fifteen year old girl muttered,


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    "Hmph, not bad. It''s of decent quality. Looks like they tried their best. But...is is this all a mercenary guild like this can do? Too bad." The girl''s words were very arrogant and ungrateful. Although she had said it quietly, people with extraordinary hearing like Feng Yun could hear it as clear as day. A cold look appeared on Feng Yun''s face as he heard this. The same thing appeared on the expressions of many other people''s faces. This girl...went too far. Even though they knew they would make a lot of money from this trip, they couldn''t help but build up rage within their heart. Veins pulsated on some of them. Who told a spoiled little brat like you to come here? Feng Yun was even more determined not to make any physical connection with these people. Turns out that not only were they nobles, they were also spoiled and had a bad character as well. Elder Zhou noticed the expressions on many of the people''s faces and whispered to the girl,


    "Hush! Do no insult them this loudly. They are still our benefactors so we need to show a degree of respect to them despite our overpowering status."


    "Hmph, grandpa, you worry too much. Even if we offended them, my father could come over here personally and wipe out their entire mercenary group. They should be respectful to us. I, a genius that has surpassed many people is someone that should be revered. I am unstoppable." The girl was too overbearing. She was relentless in her insults and would not stop verbally murdering them. Finally, the grandpa shook his head and let out a sigh. He pushed the girl lightly into the carriage and didn''t even administer a punishment to the girl. Rage was apparent on people''s faces as they watched them go in. The grandpa had not even given her a verbal warning! This was too much of a loss of face to the Death Singer Mercenaries, a powerful group who was respected by even the City Lord of Sky Wind City himself. Not even the clans in First Class Cities would be this disrespectful. Someone, they willed in their hearts. Someone, go beat this brat up.


    The five commanders pretended as if they had not heard the conversation and turned their backs around. They too gritted their teeth slightly in frustration. Only they were truly aware of the type of status that the people they were escorting represented. They could only keep their curses inside and not voice their rage. One of the commanders even had to pace back and forth for about a minute to calm himself down. Minutes later, the supplies were loaded onto separate carriages and horses were attached to the reins of these carriages. However, Dong Fuzhen understood that they couldn''t carry too much luggage else their speed would be too slow and they would barely make any progress. He only organized for there to be about a month''s worth of food and supplies for the mercenaries. After that, they would have to hunt beasts in order to have a consistent food source. Of course, food for the escorted people were provided from the city and they wouldn''t have to work for their food.


    A pair of horses were attached to Elder Zhao and the girl''s carriage. They were centered in between mercenaries on all sides. That way, there would be maximum protection no matter what side beasts or bandits attacked from. It was a good strategic move by Dong Fuzhen. The mercenaries were all traveling on horse so progress would be very fast. A half-year trip. Feng Yun looked back at the city behind the gates. He would never see this city again for quite a long time. Perhaps when he was at a much stronger level than he was now, he would visit this city again. But it seemed unlikely. He would be traveling across the continent and would most likely forget about this place. Feng Yun received his mount from Duo Ling. It was a large black stallion that seemed quite normal. It still had a level of ferocity about it but submitted to Feng Yun when he used a certain portion of his powerful aura.


    Feng Yun got on his stallion and whipped the reins. The horse trotted along towards the positions of his fellow 5th Battalion. Meng Rou and Cang Lin were silent as they gazed ahead, preparing to leave the city. Duo Ling still had a carefree smile plastered across his face. Xia Qing merely followed behind Feng Yun on a white horse that seemed much gentler than Feng Yun''s horse. It stopped next to Feng Yun and stared straight ahead along with the rest. Xia Qing looked at Feng Yun and nodded her head. She too was prepared to leave as well. Feng Yun turned his gaze towards the front and smiled.


    Towards the Holy Continental Academy we go! Just one step closer to my destination!

 The Bandits of Cui Fu

    Yay! Next Chapter! Hopefully, RRL isn''t a pile of dipshit and ruin my chapter like it did before. Sorry, I can''t update a second chapter today. Unexpectedly, my parents made sudden plans to go to New York with me and my sister and it took a long time. Anyways, I''ll try my best to fill in that missing chapter tomorrow. Sorry and enjoy!


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    The first month wasn''t bad. They had been making steady progress and had not met with any difficulties. Their average distance each day was about a few tens of miles. Food had been in abundance and demonic beasts had stayed away from the entourage due to their strength. Of course, some were curious and wished to investigate the reason behind a mass movement such as this. It wasn''t often that so many Xiantian Realm masters traveled together in one place. It was like a mini army was marching to war. The sounds of horses moving in resonance could be heard from over a kilometer away. The people in villages far away would hear this stomping and instantly be frightened. Only when the army passed by would the villages calm down. They still remained on guard and with vigilance however. Feng Yun had doubts about keeping such a large force of seventy Xiantian Realm masters as an entourage for the escorted people. A large force like this would be easily found by bandits or a sleeping Tyrant or Truth Realm beast that had been woken by the sounds. There were many dangers associated with taking so much people. It would only ward off people or beasts lower than their level. But if there were to be an entire organized horde of Xiantian Realm beasts, then it was hard to say what the outcome would be.


    Hordes were not common along the border of the Xu Dynasty and the Tian Ming Empire. There usually was only hordes when a bunch of Xiantian Realm beasts had the same goal and needed help to achieve it. Xiantian Realm beasts possessed extraordinary intelligence and could be very powerful opponents. The higher the stage of a Xiantian Realm beast, the more intelligence it possessed. They were not too far from having the level of a human''s inteligence. The other circumstance in which a horde might appear is if there is a Tyrant or Truth Realm beast nearby. Those types of powerful beasts could have the power and authority to lead and command a horde. If such a situation happened, it was highly likely that the entourage would be slaughtered. After all, who could stand up to a beast of that power among their entourage. Beasts of the Tyrant or Truth Realm had an extremely powerful intelligence. It could be said to rival a human''s intelligence and were quite formidable. It was incredibly hard to kill one. Even if you were much stronger than it, it will always have methods to escape the terrible situation. Beasts have lived among the wilderness all their lives. Naturally, they would have tons more combat experience than a human who has lived with their mother''s protection.


    Feng Yun had not said anything however and chose to remain quiet. He could not affect anything even if he did indeed say anything. During the nights that most of the cultivators would sleep, he would be out training and honing his already developed skills. He did not want to cultivate else it would come to fast, and he would have an unstable base foundation when making breakthroughs in the future. By training his skills alone, he would still be able to contend with opponents several levels higher than him. Train his skills more rather than cultivate as much! That was his training regimen. One night, as he was walking through the camp that the mercenaries set up, he happened to pass the tent of Chief Dong Fuzhen. He appeared to be having a conversation with the other four commanders. Feng Yun found what they were talking about to be interesting and decided to eavesdrop on their talk.


    "Tomorrow, we will be passing through the area of Cui Fu. It''s generally a peaceful area but rumor has it that there has been a local bandit group assaulting the villages. I wouldn''t even have considered this a threat before, but it seems that their numbers have gotten large and their ranks are made up of multiple Xiantian Realm masters. We will have to be careful not to come into contact with them." Dong Fuzhen''s voice seemed tinged with worry.


    "Then we will have to set up a strong perimeter around the elder and girl''s carriage and tell our soldiers to be especially vigilant. If we are aware of the danger, perhaps the casualties will be less." One commander''s voice sounded out.


    "Hmm, we cannot avoid a direct confrontation if they are still in these lands. After all, our size is quite big. It''s hard to miss an army of our size. The bandits will probably realize that we are protecting something important and try to investigate. With their numbers, they''ll probably consider trying to attack us." Another commander said.


    "Well we do have an advantage. From what I know, these bandits are a newly formed group and although their numbers are comparable to ours, they still lack organization in their troops. We could use this to our advantage if we come into contact with them." An intelligent comment came from another commander.


    Chief Dong Fuzhen was silent as he took in all these comments and thought hard about the matter of procedure. He made a decision after a minute.


    "Alright then, since these bandits are new, we still have an advantage. We will continue forward and not worry too much. Just tell the battalions under your command to be extra careful and keep a tight perimeter around Elder Zhou and the young miss."


    With that, the meeting was closed. The commanders got up to leave and proceeded to leave the tent. Feng Yun realized that he was still around the tent and stealthily left the vicinity. As he moved back to his camp, he thought about the information he had received. Bandits around Cui Fu? The fact that they posed the slightest worry to the Chief was enough. As long as there was a margin for error, there would be some sort of trouble. Feng Yun returned to camp and found Xia Qing still awake, clearly bored. He warned her about the bandits in Cui Fu and told her to be especially vigilant. She nodded her head and understood. The others would be briefed by Dong Fuzhen tomorrow so there was no need to tell them. If he told them, they would get suspicious and ask how he knew that. They were loyal members of the Death Singer Mercenaries so they wouldn''t like it if a new member snooped around and eavesdropped around their chief;Even if he had a lot of talent and power within the group. Feng Yun chose to just keep watch and train through the night instead of sleeping. Sleeping was a luxury that he didn''t really need. he was used to not sleeping since his days as an assassin and the stronger you got in cultivation, the less you would need to sleep.


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    The next morning, the entourage left early due to the danger of the bandits. The commanders didn''t tell them too much. Just that they had to remain especially vigilant this morning. The other members of Battalion 5 and the other battalions were confused but they obeyed orders and kept special watch. They formed a tight perimeter around the carriage such that about five layers of mercenaries surrounded it. The girl and Elder Zhou came out of the carriage, slightly curious about the new development. The girl looked around and said,


    "Dong Fuzhen, what is the reason for this change in formation? Weren''t we sticking to a certain formation a while ago?" The girl spoke in a very disrespectful tone, and without any honorifics. It was obvious that even to elders, she would not put respect towards. Dong Fuzhen turned to face the girl, his eyes twitching slightly. Evidently, he was struggling to contain his rage. No one had been this disrespectful to him in many years! He hesitated a bit before saying,


    "Haha, Young Miss, there''s been a slight change in the situation. Nothing too serious, we just need to remain in this formation until we''re out of Cui Fu." Dong Fuzhen tried to assure her.


    "Hmm, is that so? Well, do your job correctly. If there is any harm to me or Grandpa, then my father will come over here himself and destroy you all." The girl narrowed her eyes. She could tell that Dong Fuzhen wasn''t telling everything to her. Dong Fuzhen shuddered a bit upon hearing the word ''father''. He most likely knew the identity of this ''father'' and was scared out of his wits.


    "Rest assured, it won''t come to that. Now, you best get back into the carriage, we must haste to get over---" Dong Fuzhen was cut off by the sounds of horns. They were the type of coned horns that soldiers used in wars to signify the marching of troops. The battalions all looked towards the source of the sound, attempting to figure out what it was. Over the horizon about a mile or two in front of them, a hill sloped upwards facing them. However, the dark lines of figures could be seen moving upwards along the slope of the hill. They were moving at an abnormal pace and seemed to have cavalry on their side. Most of them were bald with sharp spears and leather vests for protection. Their teeth were gleaming white as they cackled in the wind. They were surprisingly good riders as their horses were synced into five formations of horsemen. Behind the cavalry was another set of men, this time infantry. They had helmets on their heads and metal chest plates for armor. Their faces showed the same ecstasy as the cavalry, one filled with greed and happiness. As if they found a very suitable target for them to hunt. They were very imposing and dominated the green fields that they trampled on in dust and smoke. Two people in their ranks carried flagpoles made of ivory and contained the symbol of a bull''s head on them. Dong Fuzhen was looking at the army with a grim look.


    "Their total numbers rank up to about eighty men. Thirty cavalry and fifty infantry. They overpower us with numbers, but we still have horses. We are all on horseback so killing them off won''t be as hard." He quickly made a judgement.


    "Hold on, bandits?! They''ve never been this organized before. To not tell us of this danger beforehand, you have been irresponsible in your duty of protecting us," The girl impudently said. She still would not stop talking despite the situation before them.


    "SHUT UP GIRL! I don''t care what status you have. We are in a state of emergency here. If you want to cry, then go fuck yourself. I could turn my troops back right now. You''re not in a position to do anything! Get back into the carriage now!" Chief Dong Fuzhen had clearly become enraged out of his mind and completely disregarded her status at this point. They were in a state of mortal danger and she was quibbling about duty? He became furious and shouted at the girl. The girl at this moment was red-faced and had an expression that of indignation. However, she didn''t say anything and went back into the carriage. The men around the chief smiled and nodded in approval. They had all hoped that girl would get a verbal thrashing and she did. Feng Yun even cracked a smile at the expression the girl had on her face after being shouted at. However, his expression became serious in an instant, as did the others. This was because the soldiers were getting much closer to their current position. The chief smiled grimly and said,


    "Alright, people get into position! Protect the carriage at all costs!"


    The men moved into their correct spots and formed a tight formation. It seemed even impenetrable for an outsider looking at it. The bandits approaching them slowed their pace until they were only a few meters away from them. On man on horseback came out from the crowd and smiled with his large, grueling teeth.


    "Haha, what a large and scary force you have here. To have this much people, you must be escorting something valuable! I would like you to hand it over, else, we may have to resort to...violent means." The man was clearly the leader. Chief Dong Fuzhen only smiled and said,


    "I''m afraid we cannot do that! We have been given a strict mission and we are to abide by it. If you wish to take our things, you''ll have to get past us." Although he was a bit disturbed by the large force that the bandits presented, he still put on a fierce gaze towards them. He would never give up, even in the face of mortal danger! The bandit leader frowned a bit, and then said,


    "Is that so? Well, too bad. I was going to leave you guys alive if you gave it to us, but it seems that isn''t an option now. No hard feelings but, DIE!!!"

 Desperate Situation

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    Responding to the voice of the bandit commander, the infantry began to stomp their feet and spears into the ground repeatedly, as if in anticipation of the battle. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes. These were all battle hungry maniacs. Their bloodlust could be seen even from the back of the defensive formation. Not only that, their battle experience was actually not small at all. They had organized themselves into several V-like formations with their cavalry. They were smart and knew that the level of difficulty of the enemy they were facing was strong. They had prepared well and their morale was high. These bandits represented a high level of danger. The elite commander pulled out a horn from his pouch which he kept around his waist, smiled wickedly, and blew deeply into it. This sound was different from the earlier sound. It lasted much longer and was much deeper. If the earlier sound was meant to prepare for war, then this sound was meant to go to war.


    Chief Dong Fuzhen had a very strict and fierce expression on his face that said that he would never back down from a challenge. But at the same time, he was exclaiming in his heart. He was wondering how they managed to come up with such a strategy for taking the whole mercenary army down. That elite commander at the front certainly did not look like he came up with it. On the contrary, he looked quite stupid. Is it possible they have a strong power backing them up? Feng Yun was thinking the same. But at this moment, he could only brush those thoughts aside as he drew his sword. The Overlord Heaven Piercer katana appeared in his hands, its domineering pressure activating at once. Meng Rou and Cang Lin looked over in surprise because the pressure had even scared them. They were thinking in their heads as they stared at the katana that Feng Yun truly wasn''t simple. Duo Ling looked at it for moment and then smiled. He had indeed made the right choice to select Feng Yun onto their team. He and his spirit would be a major help to the battlefield.


    "Mercenaries, remember! Stay in a defensive formation. We don''t want them getting in at all. If need be, you can switch to an offensive tactic to keep them off us and then switch back to defense." Dong Fuzhen yelled. The bald commander suddenly smiled and said,


    "I''m afraid that''s a bit too late." Before Dong Fuzhen could comprehend what the bald commander had said, he felt an overwhelmingly cold aura assault within the ranks of his army. The chief looked around and realized what was about to transpire. He was about to jump off his horse when he heard a loud scream. The chief''s worst fears were confirmed as he saw one of his elite commanders kneeling on the floor with a sword stabbed straight through his heart. Everyone looked and found that the assailant was wearing their own uniform. The chief turned cold and immediately yelled to the people in the battalion that the assailant belonged to.


    "KILL HIM!!! The bandits have placed a spy in our ranks. That''s him! The original person of your battalion has already been killed and substituted with a bandit!" It took the battalion a while to realize what was happening before another scream rang. The same assailant was killing the members of the battalion one by one until someone from the other battalions decided to act. An arrow whistled through the air and landed in the assailant''s back before puncturing the heart. The danger had passed but the chief''s fierce expression had turned cold. He turned to face the bald commander as he said,


    "YOU BASTARD!!! You planted spies in our ranks! Don''t tell me you---"


    "Haha, it took you long enough to notice. Indeed, when you sent a scout to retrieve information about the surroundings, we had found him ourselves and interrogated him. After finding out about you guys, I killed the scout and replaced him with one of our own men. That guy was a tough nut to crack. We had to use a variety of torture methods to make him spill it out. We told our guy what to tell you about the surroundings and completely fooled you. The goal was to kill at least one of your elite commanders because that was already a huge part of your force. We didn''t need to kill the others. With one of the commanders dead, we can kill you much easier." The bald man said while cackling and had a mocking expression on his face. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes. That was a very good tactic. By implanting a spy within our ranks, it would sow some disorder within the mercenaries and eliminate a large part of their offensive force. These guys shouldn''t be capable of such tactics however. Though they possessed strong individual strength and virtually all of their members were of the Xiantian Realm, tactics like this needed to include someone with intelligence and a strong tactical background. Who? Feng Yun wondered.


    "I see, you people are this despicable. You murdered one of my brothers and used such foul tactics to fight! Then, we shall slaughter you in vengeance for our brother''s death." The chief had rage burning in his eyes and sorrow. The bald man cackled loudly and signaled the cavalry to move. The horsemen traveled fast and created a stampede. Behind them was fifty infantry charging at a strong pace. It didn''t seem like anything could slow them down. The chief took another look at the dead elite commander''s body before raising his sword.


    "Do not let them pass! Kill them all!" The remaining three commanders appeared next to him, the same expressions filled with rage and sorrow. They took out their own spirits and stood there on their horses, ready to slaughter any who passed. Feng Yun and Xia Qing fired up Yuan Energy in their body as did the other battalions and mercenaries. They all had rage in their hearts and wished to spill the bandits'' blood. They all had their spirits ready to destroy whatever foes that may meet them. The cavalry were the first to arrive as they swept the 1st and 2nd Battalions with their spirits. Blood mixed the air as weapons and beasts fought. The cavalry truly had quite the strength. They managed to push back the 1st and 2nd Battalions bit by bit while cutting them down. The offensive battalions were not weak however. They desperately fought with all their might, destroying the bandits''s horses, limiting their momentum and movement. Two of the three elite commanders remaining joined the vanguard, attempting to stop the cavalry''s charge. They truly possessed great strength but even they had trouble keeping up with the passing cavalry. The dust had also grown to a considerable extent such that visibility was hard.


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    Meanwhile, as the cavalry had wept the vanguard''s ranks, the infantry had divided paths, choosing to go for the left and right flanks instead. This made it hard to pay attention to all the sides guarding the carriage. The last remaining commander was on the front lines as well with the chief so he couldn''t be bothered to protect the flanks. Therefore, it was up to the battalions themselves to defend against the flanking assault. Feng Yun and the 5th Battalion was located on the left flank alongside the 3rd and 4th Battalions. Approximately twenty to thirty men from the bandits had come to attack them on the left flank so they had to be especially on guard. Fortunately, the left flank had Feng Yun. The bandits had a high morale so they did not hesitate to charge in. Feng Yun and the other battalions met them head on.


    Feng Yun charged into the bandits''s ranks, slashing with his sword wherever he went. He twisted and twirled about as his sword danced through the air. His sword pierced through every bandit he met''s head, unleashing a spray of blood everywhere. He possessed twenty seven years worth of combat experience so how could he not be able to adjust himself to the intense battle. Even the thick armor that the bandits wore was no match for the Overlord Heaven Piercer that seemed to disregard that completely. Feng Yun was currently battling against two bandits at the same time. One brought down a large axe on top of his head. At the same time, another bandits charged straight at him with a sword ready to pierce his exposed back. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes and parried the incoming axe with his sword with such efficiency that the axe was knocked out of the bandit''s hands. The man staggered back wards but Feng Yun wasn''t done yet. While the man was still dazed, Feng Yun turned around to deal with the other one. The sword was still flying at his back but Feng Yun did not care. He threw the Overlord Heaven Piercer katana in a straight line at the man''s head and completely pierced through. That was a good thing about the katana. It was very easy to maneuver and was very light despite it''s great pressure. The other man had recovered from his daze and as he looked at Feng Yun decapitating his comrade, the man launched a fist full of Yuan Energy at his back. Feng Yun didn''t even turn around as he launched a foot full of Yuan Energy at the man''s chest. The kick even had traces of powerful lightning elemental Yuan Energy as it landed on the bandit''s chest. The man''s chest blew open completely and he fell to the floor with a shocked expression on his face.


    "Raiding Thunder Palm Condensed Version-Raiding Thunder Kick." The power of the skill had multiplied greatly with the increase in Feng Yun''s cultivation and now used Yuan Energy as the basis for the power.


    Although he had dispatched his opponents with ease, Feng Yun still frowned slightly. This was because the situation was not completely going in their favor. He gazed at the front lines, which were covered in blood and dead people. He saw two figures battling each other in what seemed to be a deadly showdown. The chief and the bad commander of the bandits were locked in a death match and neither seemed to be letting up. Feng Yun had to admit, the bandit commander was very strong. His strength was not inferior to Dong Fuzhen''s strength in the slightest. It even looked as if the bandit commander had a slight advantage.


    "Damn bandit commander, I didn''t think you would e this strong! However, even if you''re strong, I must avenge my fallen brothers and sisters that died by your hand!"


    "Hmph, ridiculous. Complete bravado. You think you can defeat me? You must be dreaming. if you want to beat me, you would need the support of one of your commanders and what commander of yours is not tied up with my men. By the time any one of them can help you, you''ll be dead." The man held a valid point. Dong Fuzhen could not defeat him alone. He needed someone to help. However, who else besides his elite commanders could help Dong Fuzhen? All of his elite commanders were busy keeping themselves alive! Feng Yun contemplated for a bit. The strength of the bandit commander was approximately at the eighth layer of the Xiantian Realm. Although he couldn''t kill him at his level of strength, he could at least tie the man up with his special methods long enough for Dong Fuzhen to kill him. Feng Yun glanced at Xia Qing who had just finished killing one of her own enemies. They locked eyes and Xia Qing nodded as she mouthed the word, go. Feng Yun smiled and rushed towards the front lines of the battlefield. It was time for Feng YUn to enter the fray of battle.

 Stalling for Time

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    Feng Yun held out his hand to the side and used a burst of Yuan Energy aimed at the Overlord Heaven Piercer embedded in the bandit''s head. The sword shook its way out of the head and flew to his hand while he was running. Feng Yun was going to assist the chief in his desperate struggle. Hopefully, he could use this to reverse the situation. The sounds of battle echoed all around him. No one payed attention to the little handsome twelve year old running around while they were struggling to live another minute. Blood sprayed everywhere and Feng Yun did not even blink. One or two soldiers happened to notice him but they were struck down as soon as they did. He was merciless and would not hesitate to kill even one. Whichever bandit came before him would have their head sliced cleanly off before they could realize what exactly happened. Very quickly, Feng Yun made his way to the front lines. The status of the battle there was much harder to determine than on the flanks.


    There were many scenes of death and destruction, fortunately most of them being from the bandits. After all, though these bandits were powerful, they still lacked the training of a cultivator from the city. Feng Yun maneuvered his smaller body through the battle and surveyed his surroundings, looking for the bald elite commander and Dong Fuzhen. It didn''t take him long as that clash was the most bright and eye-catching of them all. Yuan Energy clashed with high intensity and neither side let up. Dong Fuzhen had at most, a few scratches on his body, and a trail of blood leaking out of his mouth, but the bald elite commander clearly didn''t really have much injuries himself. Rather, he was still smiling with that wicked grin he had from the start of the battle. He was confident that he would win.


    "Haha, after a long fight of nothing happening, it appears that the result shall be decided. You won''t admit it, but I can feel it from our clashes. Your Yuan Energy amount is declining and you''re running out of it. Soon enough, you shall die, and your mercenary group with it. How does it feel, to know that you were responsible for your own group''s deaths? You weren''t careful enough and let a spy come into your group. Tsk Tsk, so sad."


    "Fuck you and your trickery. A cultivator should have some sort of honor, even the vilest of cultivators. But you...you are so vile and dishonorable that even the heavens would feel anger!"


    "You''re right, a cultivator should have some sort of honor...but I''m no normal cultivator are I? I''m a bandit, and it''s a pretty damn fun job! Now die old man!" The bald commander made his move and brought his sword spirit up to attack Dong Fuzhen. Dong Fuzhen glared at the incoming attack for a moment, but then unleashed his own spirit. He was immediately surrounded by a green aura and a figure resembling a large golem. It looked incredibly tyrannical and held a domineering presence. Feng Yun raised his eyebrows. The Earth Stone Golem! It was a particularly powerful defense oriented spirit that held a lot of power in its body and if matured, could be said to be almost peerless in defense. However, this one clearly was not matured and thus the defense was weaker. Furthermore, Dong Fuzhen was just struggling to support his spirit to remain longer. The spiritual energy used to keep the spirit in sustenance was slowly depleting and he did not have much time left. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes as he noticed this change and acted fast.


    Feng Yun took his sword and slashed it down upon his arm. He did not apply too much fore, just enough to make some blood splash out. Sure enough, the blood poured out in a small stream. Feng Yun winced a bit from the pain but he then cleared his expression and activated his spirit ability.


    "Overlord Heaven Piercer Second Spirit Ability-Sword Blood Gravity!" The Overlord Heaven Piercer katana glowed with a red light. The blood on his arm began to heat up as it turned to a steam-like substance. The substance rose up into the air in which Feng Yun willed it to go towards the bald commander and limit his movement. The blood wave followed his orders and approached the bald man who was only about a meter away from Dong Fuzhen. The blood wave suddenly began to emit a strong gravitational pressure that pressed down on the bald commander. The bald commander was shocked that such a strong pressure could come from no where. His attack that was close to landing on Dong Fuzhen slowed down to a stop and a bead of sweat dropped from his forehead. Dong Fuzhen looked up in surprise and noticed the gravitational blood wave stopping the attack. He secretly rejoiced in his heart. Could it be that an expert had come to help him kill the bald commander? The bald commander was currently pissed off. The blood wave had stopped him from unleashing his attack and had saved Dong Fuzhen''s life. The bald commander exerted some of his Yuan Energy and after a minute, completely dispersed the gravitational blood. He was furious and yelled,


    "WHICH COWARD WAS IT THAT DID THAT?!!!" Feng Yun sighed. They could not see him because of the dust from cavalry making visibility terrible but Feng Yun could perfectly see them with his enhanced eyesight. He had not hoped for the Sword Blood Gravity to completely suppress the bald man''s movements. That was not possible as the bald man''s cultivation was five levels above his. He had only wanted to save Dong Fuzhen for a moment so he could assist him in defeating the bald commander. Feng Yun knew he couldn''t hide any longer and emerged from the dust. The bald commander narrowed his eyes to look at the figure that was able to suppress him. However, the sight that met him made him widen his eyes. It was only a twelve year old boy. He couldn''t believe it. A twelve year old had managed to suppress him? Impossible! The bald commander looked at Feng Yun''s cultivation and found that it was only at the third layer of the Xiantian Realm. His gaze turned from solemnity to happiness. Dong Fuzhen on the contrary was quite disappointed. He thought that it was a great expert that saved him. Instead, it was only a little boy and he wasn''t even close to the cultivation of the bald commander. What could he hope to achieve?


    Clap Clap Clap.


    "Haha, little boy, did you happen to get lost? I''m afraid that you have stepped into the wrong battle. My...that spirit ability just then scared me! Well, since you have gotten me to admire you, I''ll tell you this. I''ll let you go and you don''t bother with this battle. You had best scurry on before I change my mind." The bald commander had regained his composure and began to sneer at Feng Yun. Feng Yun coldly gazed at the bald commander and replied,


    "I''m afraid that I''m in the exact place that I need to be. Dong Fuzhen, you''re going to have to trust me. Work with me and you will be able to kill this idiot baldy." Feng Yun changed his gaze to Dong Fuzhen and said. Dong Fuzhen was surpised and had found it hard to believe that he would be able to convert the situation to a favorable position. However, within Feng Yun''s eyes was the soul of a powerful warrior. Dong Fuzhen couldn''t help but feel like trusting him. He couldn''t quite describe it, but it was as if the boy before him possessed a strength that could overpower any obstacle that came his way. Perhaps this boy truly is an expert, Dong Fuzhen thought. He stood up and glared nodded with approval at Feng Yun. The bald commander narrowed his eyes and a cold light replaced his originally mocking eyes.


    "Then, don''t blame me for your death. You both can die together!"He swung his sword filled with spiritual energy at Feng Yun. The attack was incredibly powerful and contained compressed energy stored within his sword spirit. Upon impact, the energy would transfer into the opponent''s body and internally combust it. This was one of the bald commander''s spirit abilities. Feng Yun however wasn''t fazed. He activated his Wind Transferrer spirit ability from his Dragon spirit and disappeared from view. He re-appeared next to Dong Fuzhen in an instant, who widened his eyes at the ability. The bald commander was also very surprised at the ability. He turned around and saw Feng Yun standing next to Dong Fuzhen. Feng Yun then said softly to Dong Fuzhen,


    "I don''t have the cultivation to deal with him directly so I will use my special methods to distract him. When he''s occupied, finish him off with your full strength."


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    "Alright but are you sure you can handle him for the time being? I need about a minute to gather up my Yuan Energy and spiritual energy."


    "My methods can keep me alive for that long. But you better hurry up, and make it count." Feng Yun then charged forward with that and left Dong Fuzhen to recover. The Overlord Heaven Piercer katana in his right hand and his dragon spirit fused with his body. The bald commander gazed at his aura as he charged forward and was instantly shocked by what he saw.


    "Dual spirits!!!" He exclaimed. The bad commander was lamenting in his heart that the boy in front of him was a true genius. Nevermind, the bald commander said.


    "Oi, kid. You don''t need to remain with these weaklings. Join us and you will be treated very well!" The bald commander wanted to rope him in to the bandits''s group! Feng Yun completely ignored him and continued forward. The bald commander cursed in his heart. Fine, if that''s how you want to play it, then so be it. It''s a shame that you have to die but you have made enemies with the wrong man!


    The bald commander rushed forward to meet Feng Yun. Feng Yun brought down his sword with a blow infused with a large amount of spiritual energy. The bald commander snorted and brought a slash to meet the strike. A loud clang sound came from the clash and an explosion occurred. Feng Yun was blown back several steps while the bald commander was thrown back only half. Even so, the bald commander was surprised. That sword is special if it can make me, who is five levels above this brat take half a step backward, the man thought. Feng Yun still had his cold expression on his face and once again charged forward, this time with an even greater ferocity. Feng Yun and his sword danced through the air with a gracefulness that caught even the bald commander''s eyes. This boy, has surprising control over his sword and skills, he thought. His gaze grew solemn. It was really a shame that this boy had made enemies with the bandits. Feng Yun executed a series of sword strikes that appeared just as quick as they disappeared. They were so fast that even the bald commander had a hard time keeping up. The bald commander managed to only block a few before another dangerous sword strike came at his head. The bald commander, sensing the danger behind it, executed a barrier made of Yuan Energy to defend against it. Feng Yun''s sword didn''t make it past, but a slight crack could be seen that was made in the barrier.


    Feng Yun let out a displeased expression. Truly, the difference between a third layer and eighth layer Xiantian master was too big. Those five levels difference made it impossible for Feng Yun to defeat the bald commander. Feng Yun had a thought. Perhaps if he utilized the Void Element, it would be possible to cause some damage to the bald commander. Usually, the true power of the elements could only be displayed at the truth ream, and to the most creative of degrees, however, with the four true creation elements, that was not necessarily true. The true creation elements could be utilized to a great extent even at the Xiantian Realm. Of course, even if he utilized it, with his level of cultivation, killing the bald commander was still impossible. However, hurting him was a definite possibility. I''ll give it a try, Feng Yun thought.


    "Kid, it''s impossible to beat me with your level of strength. Even if you do have some weird means of fighting me, it is still not enough." The bald commander evidently still didn''t believe that Feng Yun had any chance of winning. Feng Yun merely coldly smiled and didn''t say anything. Just as the bald commander thought that he was going to charge, a black aura began to surround Feng Yun. The black aura slowly began to expand, making it appear more tyrannical with its increase in size. The bald commander felt shivers down his spine. He was wondering what exactly this power was. The black aura swirled around Feng Yun like a vortex and the aura made its way to his body. The black aura covered his eyes completely and coated his palms. His cold smile looked even more terrifying with the addition of the cosmetics that the black aura fusion offered. Even Dong Fuzhen, who had been meditating in order to recover his Yuan Energy and Spiritual Energy felt the change and a feeling of fear as he opened his eyes. The black aura had also begun to sweep itself across the battlefield and interrupted the fights. Everyone paused their fights because the black aura was really too domineering. It affected people on the other side of the battlefield. They all looked for the source of the black aura and each and every one of their gazes landed on Feng Yun. They were all surprised, especially the members of the 5th Battalion. The only one who remained calm was Xia Qing, who smiled widely.


    "Hm? Oh, Feng Yun''s getting serious!"


    Meanwhile, the bald commander was currently having trouble keeping himself from peeing in his pants. It terrified him to the extent that he could not move. He was also thinking at the same time. What the hell is this black aura? Is this an element? But that can''t be! You can''t control the elements until you reach the truth realm! He''s obviously not in the truth realm. But seriously, no element can have that much pressure!


    Under the watchful gazes of all of the people on the battlefield, Feng Yun infused the black aura into the Overlord Heaven Piercer katana. The originally shadow and white auras that resembled darkness and light were swallowed by the black aura known as Void. Although darkness was also black like Void, it wasn''t as powerful and never had the swallowing feeling and expansive properties of the Void. There was a clear difference between the two, but since the majority of the people on the continent didn''t know about Void, darkness was a good cover for it. Surrounded by the Void aura, Feng Yun charged forward to attack the bald commander. The bald commander was shaken out of his thoughts from the approaching danger. He roared loudly and channeled his full strength into his spirit. He wasn''t taking any chances with Feng Yun anymore. He needed to settle this, and fast else Feng Yun would become too dangerous.


    Feng Yun''s void-filled sword attacked the bald commander''s sword head on. The result was a large explosion that seemed to shake the battlefield. Out of the chaos, the bald man was thrown back several steps. However, when looking at Feng Yun''s side, he was barely harmed. He still had that terrifying black aura and it seemed to be getting stronger every second. The bald man was endlessly shocked and terrified out of his mind. After the clash, the bald man''s temperament had changed from calm to terrified. When he clashed his sword against Feng Yun''s sword, the result was that the spiritual energy within the sword that was imbued by the bald man, was completely sucked up like a vacuum. He could not figure it out. But before he could think any further, he was charged at by Feng Yun once more. Feng Yun was unrelenting. He would not stop to give his enemy a break even after they had fallen back. This made it hard for the bald man to counterattack. However, this was only temporary. The usage of the Void Element by Feng Yun was not meant to kill the bald man. No, that was impossible. This was apparent as the bald man continuously clashed with Feng Yun. He began to get bolder and bolder as he realized that Feng Yun''s Void Element wasn''t actually that powerful. At this point, the situation was quite dangerous for Feng Yun. However, he still held that cold smile and arrogance. The bald man remarked,


    "Boy, how can you still smile even when you''re losing?"


    " Who said that I wished to beat you myself? Dong Fuzhen, time''s up! You ready?"


    "I''m ready! We can kill him now!" Dong Fuzhen stood up and released a terrifying Yuan energy. The bald commander was shocked. Then, he realized what the point of Feng Yun fighting him was for.


    "You...don''t tell me.. you were only stalling?"


    Feng Yun''s reply was fast and with a wide smile.


    "Haha, for a good tactician, you are quite stupid. Of course I was stalling. I''m not idiotic. I know I can''t beat you by myself. Therefore, I need the help of someone who has the capabilities to kill you." Dong Fuzhen then appeared by Feng Yun''s side, face stern and a powerful aura emanating from his body.


    "Shall we kill him now?" He asked.


    "Yeah, let''s go!" They both then charged straight at the bald commander, prepared to destroy the bald commander.


    "Die!!!"

 Sitting on the Empty Seat

    Well, lets get to the next chapter! I hear you liked that last one. Nice. Winter Break is ending soon so my schedule for updating will change back to what it was before. About two days per chapter. I know, it sucks. I hate it too. I have midterms right after break so I''m gonna have to study. I''ll try my best guys. Anyways, happy new year to all even though its slightly late and, enjoy!


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    The moment that Feng Yun and Dong Fuzhen charged at him, the bald commander''s expression turned very grim. He did not expect for the boy to be this cunning that he would buy time for Dong Fuzhen to recover. With the both of them charging at him, aiming to take his life, he had next to no chance of winning the battle.


    Run, was his only thought.


    The bald commander called his sword spirit away to conserve spiritual energy and jumped off the ground with a strong burst of Yuan Energy. He was going to have to use all of his energy to escape the incoming danger with his life. At this point, he didn''t care for his army one bit. All he care about was preserving his own skin. I cannot defeat you this time, but I will get reinforcements to deal with you later. However, his thoughts were short lived as he heard a cold snort from behind him.


    "To escape, you truly are a coward, and an idiot to think that we would just let you." This was Feng Yun. He had used the Wind Transferrer spirit ability to travel a quick distance and land near the bald commander. He was clad in Void aura and looked incredibly terrifying to the bald commander, who had a panic stricken expression on his face. No, he thought to himself. But Feng Yun wasn''t the only one who had caught up.


    "Bastard, you''re responsible for the deaths of many of my brothers and sisters and you want to leave as easy as that? Preposterous!" Dong Fuzhen had also, come up behind him, and with a greater ferocity than he had ever felt in his life. Dong Fuzhen had been thoroughly angered by the bald commander''s exploits and wouldn''t hesitate to kill him. Feng Yun covered the front while Dong Fuzhen covered the back. The bald commander almost had no way of escape.


    "You damn sons of bitches!" The bald commander cursed upon seeing the blockade that Feng Yun and Dong Fuzhen had created. Feng Yun smirked slightly and enshrouded his sword in Void aura once again, this time with a much thicker density. The bottomless pressure it gave off was a force to be reckoned with. Similarly, Dong Fuzhen''s similar cultivation also seemed oppressive. The bald commander had no intention of going out without a fight however. At this moment, if there was even the slightest gap that he could exploit to help him escape, he would take it. Unfortunatly, such a thing would never happen for him.


    The bald commander had no choice but to draw out his sword spirit once again. He put on a fierce expression that betrayed his current situation. Feng Yun sneered and lunged at him first. He was careful not to let out an opening and assaulted him with the Void aura overflowing in large amounts. He channeled the aura into a ranged pillar outstretching from his sword outwards, directly at the bald commander. This pillar constantly expanded as it beamed its way to the commander. The bald commander wasn''t caught by surprise and dodged the beam. However, a beam made of Void aura isn''t that weak. As soon as the beam missed, under the control of Feng Yun, it began to expand right next to the bald commander and attempted to swallow the nearest life form, the bald commander.


    "Shit," the bald commander realized the danger of the beam to a greater extent now as he reacted quickly. The beam of Void aura traveled along his arm, spreading its black presence like veins. It was very close to encompassing the entire arm. With a quick timing and decisive thinking, the man raised his sword, and brought it down to sever the arm which was infested with the Void aura.


    Slice!


    The bald commander''s arm tumbled out from his body and let out a large spray of blood. The commander flinched and groaned as the blood continuously poured out. The sight was slightly disgusting but Feng Yun only coldly smiled. He had done a significant amount of damage to the bald commander and though it was not a vital spot, the bleeding would eventually drain him of his life and he would die. The arm lingered on the floor, gradually turning black from the devouring of the Void. soon enough, the entire body part disappeared into black mist and floated back to Feng Yun. Feng Yun reached out with his black hand and absorbed the aura back into his body. His expression slightly brightened because he had gotten a good food source. When the Void aura had devoured the arm and returned back to him, he had discovered that his body had gained an increase in energy. Apparently, eating an object or life form would give him energy and rejuvenate his body''s condition. It was basically cannibalism except it wasn''t so grotesque.


    "Haha, thanks for the arm! I''ll be taking it for myself. You have great determination, to sever your own arm to preserve your life. However, it is only temporary. Truly, you should just give up and surrender yourself to death!" Feng Yun said delightedly.


    "Never," was the bald commander''s reply through gritted teeth. Feng Yun''s smile didn''t change and instead, his eyes looked towards another figure approaching the bald commander. The bald commander was busy recovering from the shock of severing his own arm that he didn''t notice Dong Fuzhen coming straight at him. Dong Fuzhen unleashed a burst of strong Yuan Energy in his palms as he neared the bald commander.


    "Earth Golem Palm!" The fist was like a huge boulder being thrown. The strength that it possessed was terrifying and could not be taken lightly. The chief''s strength vastly surpassed Feng Yun''s and at this moment, he could even deal with the bald commander. This fist, after all was infused with the power of his spirit being fused with his body. Dong Fuzhen, with his fast speed, landed right next to the bald commander. The bald commander suddenly realized the danger that was right next to him and his face instantly paled. With all of his strength concentrated on the front of his body, he roared and prepared to face the strike. He had no chance of avoiding it, that was for sure. He could only take the strike and try to survive.


    "Hmph, thinking that you can block my attack with your measly current strength. Ridiculous!" Dong Fuzhen coldly snorted and slammed his powerful fist into the bald commander''s chest. The impact created a loud booming sound and an explosion occurred. The bald commander was blown back several meters and ended up kneeling on the floor. The barrier that he had created to defend himself had completely blown apart and went through his chest. The bald commander had a pale complexion and his condition was most definitely not good. The bald commander was coughing out blood in large mouthfuls. There was a large cave-in where his chest was. Several bones had cracked and he had trouble breathing. The injuries he had sustained were not repairable and it was likely that if, for some reason he did live, he would be confined to a bed the whole rest of his life. The chance of him living however was zero due to Feng Yun being right there next to him.


    "Haha, you actually dared to try to attack us and instead you got your ass kicked. I''m going to kill you now. But first, I need some information. Your bandit group rose to prominence quite quickly after being formed in Cui Fu. You should have had some power backing you up didn''t you?" Feng Yun questioned. The bald commander was silent and did not utter a word. It was evident that Feng Yun''s words struck a nerve. Feng Yun became impatient and said,


    "Well, if you won''t talk through normal means, then I''ll have to get it from you through...violent and torturous means." Feng Yun''s palms turned black and he raised his hand to place it on the bald commander''s shoulder. Once he placed it, the Void aura would devour the bald commander completely. The bald commander''s face turned white from fear. He had experienced personally the power of the Void aura and the terrifying things it could do. He instantly cried out,


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    "NO!!! Please no! Anything but that! I will tell you...I will tell you. Just don''t put that thing near me!"


    "Hoh, you will eh? So, who is the mastermind behind your bandits''s rise to power?"


    "A local mercenary group. They are called the Bull Viper Mercenaries. I say local but they are strong...very strong. They have placed their spot in First Class Cities and are incredibly powerful. Their leader is of the Truth Realm as well. They assisted us in our growth and ordered for us to follow their orders. They wish to spread their name farther and farther but they didn''t want to lose their prestige for the cruelty they show. Thus, they created us to expand for them."


    Feng Yun narrowed his eyes. The Bull Viper Mercenaries? That explains the flag with the bull symbol on it. However, to actually possess a leader with the cultivation of the Truth Realm, they must be incredibly strong and influential. But they were sneaky and actually had such a nasty habit. To inflict cruelty only to expand territory, these people are truly horrible! They even make other people do it for them. Truly shameless! Once Feng Yun reached a high point of cultivation, he would find these people and probably kill them as well.


    "Oi, where are these guys located?" Feng Yun inquired.


    "Where are they...wait, what will you do with that information? You can''t possibly hope to defeat them?!"


    "Just answer the question!" Feng Yun lowered his hand filled with Void aura.


    "Alright alright. They are located in Swallow Cry City, on the edge of the Tian Ming Empire."


    Feng Yun noted the location and stopped questioning the bald commander. His gaze turned back to the cold indifference it had before.


    "Alright, thanks for the information. However, you thoroughly pissed me off during this fight. I''m sure Dong Fuzhen is too. So, you''re gonna have to die. Ill at least give you a clean death for the information." Feng Yun slashed his sword across the bald commander''s neck. In one slice, the bald commander''s head flew into the air and dropped to the ground, thudding to a stop next to his body. The bald commander''s body fell to the ground and blood sprayed everywhere for a moment before stopping. Feng Yun walked away from the body and towards the battlefield once more. The battle had pretty much come to a close as all of the bandits had been slaughtered after a hard battle. Dong Fuzhen was waiting there, for Feng Yun to come. Feng Yun walked right up to him and shot him an approving glance. He was prepared to leave to go back to his battalion but Dong Fuzhen stopped him.


    "Junior, this one is truly thankful for your help this time. If you had not come in time, I would have been killed and more of my brothers would have been slaughtered." Dong Fuzhen smiled and lightly bowed towards him.


    "That''s enough Chief, you''re too formal. This is my mercenary group as well, I must protect it. Well then, I should be going." Feng Yun didn''t feel like staying any longer.


    "Wait just a moment Junior. Forgive me for so rudely asking but, who exactly are you and what was that power you wielded before?"


    "Both of those questions are classified. As for my name...just call me Qiu Yun. Is that all Chief?"


    "No, that''s not all. Junior brother Qiu, you proved yourself to be a very strong master when you fought against the bandit commander. You had strength that defied common sense and you were able to hold him off. One of my brother commanders of my four have died and I must mourn him. However, there is a spot open for a new commander. Simply speaking, I wish for you to replace that spot." Dong Fuzhen surprisingly came up with such a proposal. Feng Yun was deeply shocked. He wished to make Feng Yun a commander? He searched Dong Fuzhen''s face for anything deceptive but he found none. It was completely honest. He scratched his head while saying,


    "Chief, my cultivation is not as big as the other three commanders. I am also too young and I may not stay in this group for long."


    "That''s no problem. Haven''t you already proven yourself. I will talk to the other commanders. They will accept you. Your talent is also very large. As for you planning to leave the group, I will not stop you. It''s fine if you do. I can''t change your choice. However, I will accept none other. Basically, if you leave, there will be no other fourth commander. Unless you decided to come back." Dong Fuzhen''s reply was firm and direct.


    "This...is too good to be true. I don''t know if anyone will accept me as a person of considerable power with my age. I''m only twelve you---"


    "That''s enough. Just accept the position. If you don''t, that would be giving I, Dong Fuzhen, no face. Brother Qiu, please accept it." Dong Fuzhen was relentless and interrupted Feng Yun. He would not stop pestering Feng Yun even if he declined. Feng Yun let out a sigh and said,


    "Alright then, I will become the fourth commander. However, you must abide by all the conditions you set just now. Even when I leave." Feng Yun finally gave in to the constant requests. Dong Fuzhen had a delighted expression on his face from hearing this.


    "That''s great! I will announce it when we have gathered our troops together and reorganized ourselves. But...if you don''t mind me asking, what place are you heading to that would make you desperately want to leave this group." Dong Fuzhen was curious.


    "I do not, desperately, want to leave this group. It''s just that I have to. If you really want to know, I''ll tell you. Just don''t tell anyone else this. I''m going to the Holy Continental Academy." Feng Yun told him a little piece of the truth since Dong Fuzhen seemed trustworthy.


    "HOLY CONTINENTAL ACADEMY!!!?" Dong Fuzhen exclaimed incredulously. Then, he began to gradually calm down though his shock was still there. He hadn''t thought that the destination was a place that everyone on the continent had heard of!


    "Yes, I will be going there."


    "Ah, I understand now. With your strength and talent right now, you will definitely make it in. No need to restrict you here."


    "Although I didn''t mean it that way, thank you. Anyways, I should be heading back now."


    "Yes yes, I won''t be keeping you any longer. We will be hosting a meeting tomorrow so please rest well."


    Feng Yun returned to the 5th Battalion camp and saw his fellow members waiting for him. Meng Rou and Cang Lin were wrapping up their bloody wounds in bandages while Duo Ling was chewing on a piece of meat. Xia Qing however was standing straight looking forward, as if waiting for someone. As soon as Feng Yun appeared in her view, she immediately rushed over and reprimanded him.


    "You reckless boy, that man was five levels above you in terms of cultivation. Why would you still fight him? Thats tantamount to suicide!" Xia Qing looked slightly mad but worry was also present on her face. Even though she had approved of his decision to help the chief before, she couldn''t help but say the things she said.Feng Yun smiled and said in response,


    "What, were you worried about me?" He mischievously said this. Xia Qing''s face heated up and she felt embarrassed.  She said quickly,


    "W-Who would be worried about you, you fool?" She was quite mad and stormed off with a heated face. Feng Yun chuckled slightly. She was too cute. He had to tease her. Feng Yun met with the other members of the 5th Battalion and talked with them. All of them were worried and asked him where he had been the whole time, to which he replied, ''you''ll know tomorrow.'' This left them in confusion but they decided to trust him and left to rest. Feng Yun too was tired and in no mood to cultivate. He departed to his tent and closed his eyes. A commander huh, what kind of experiences will that bring? He thought about this until he fell asleep, engaged in his wonderful dreams.

 A Show of Strength

    *Yawn.* I know I know, I should have updated quite a while ago, but I truly was occupied. Sorry. All I can say is, school is shit. Anyways, enough with that and to the next chapter we go!


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    The next morning was quite normal. Everyone had woken up quite early as they were told that they were going to have an emergency meeting that morning. The battalions were quite excited to hear the news and were curious as to what could prompt a meeting to occur. There was no doubt in their minds that it had something to do with mourning for the dead people. After all, this was a must. The Death Singer Mercenaries emphasized strongly on camaraderie and would always grieve for the deceased brothers and sisters of their group. Another man lost to the group was another powerful force gone. Feng Yun and the rest of the 5th Battalion had already begun making their way to the meeting which was taking place in the center of the camp, right next to the Chief''s tent. The people besides Xia Qing and Feng Yun were discussing about the contents of the meeting. The former two however, already knew the contents of the meeting.


    "Hmm, I wonder what Chief wants to talk about this time?" Meng Rou said.


    "Probably just a memorial for the brothers that died. We suffered quite the casualties this skirmish!" Cang Lin put in.


    "I don''t think it is as simple as that. Remember that in the battle, one of the commanders was killed? Well, this meeting could be a selection." Duo Ling shook his head as he said this. Feng Yun lightly whistled. He was quite smart.


    "As for who the Chief has in mind, I''m not too sure about it. They absolutely need to have five commanders. It''s always been the tradition. we shall see soon." The five warriors then walked on and reached the meeting. The area was merely the Chief''s tent as well as the commander''s tents. Altogether, it was a decently sized area. Surrounding the area was all the members of the Death Singer Mercenaries huddled together, all waiting in anticipation. In the center was Dong Fuzhen, surrounded by three other people who gave off a powerful aura and seemed to have sorrowful expressions. It was likely that they were still grieving. The man who died had to have been incredibly close to them. After a few more minutes of waiting, the remaining members of the mercenary group as well as Elder Zhou and the arrogant girl arrived. The two did not really care much for a meeting but the girl had apparently expressed that she was bored so they decided to come. Dong Fuzhen shot a glance to the two people but turned his head quickly to face the members of his group, which numbered about fifty. He looked around and appeared to be searching for someone specifically. Feng Yun was in the back so he was not easily visible. As such, Dong Fuzhen could not see him. The old chief let out a sigh and gave up, instead choosing to speak.


    "My fellow brothers, the encounter we have met with this time has taken many of us away. I am truly saddened to see so many of my fellow brothers dead. Before we depart, we shall cremate their bodies and take their ashes back with us to give to their families. That way, we can rest easy knowing that out brothers have been returned to where they once lived." He said this solemnly. The people nodded their heads with serious expressions on their faces. They evidently agreed with the statement. Again, camaraderie was emphasized by this group. Dong Fuzhen continued,


    "At any rate, the losses we have suffered were close to a third of our total force. We cannot afford to lose too much men. Still, we will continue with the mission."


    "But Chief, how can we go on without fifth brother. Our force has been significantly weakened ever since fifth brother died." One of the elite commanders said out loud. The others became quiet and waited for an answer.


    "Haaa, I understand this perfectly. Naturally, I would not continue the mission blindly. Although, fifth brother ha indeed died, that does not necessarily mean that we cannot replace him." He spoke this loud enough for everyone to hear. They were all shocked. Another elite commander? Is it possible that Dong Fuzhen has someone in mind? The elite commander who voiced his comment spoke once more in confusion,


    "Chief, do you already have someone to replace fifth brother?"


    "Indeed. I noticed this during our battle with the bandits. When I was fighting their commander, I realized that I could not beat him by myself. He had already dealt a lot of damage and depleted my Yuan Energy from my storage. I didn''t have the capacity to fight much longer. When, I was about to die, this person came into the fray and saved my life. Not only did he do that, he demonstrated his strength such that he could even hold off the commander which was far stronger than him for a period of time. During that time, he let me recover my strength and together, we killed the bandit commander. Most of the credit for killing the commander goes to this person." Dong Fuzhen spoke loudly. Feng Yun in the back was cringing from the words. Damn you, you''re bringing too much attention to me! Don''t over-exaggerate what happened you bastard! Dong Fuzhen smiled slightly, as if he expected Feng Yun''s temperament, even though he could not see him, to be heavily embarrassed as of now.


    "I owe him much for his efforts and he has played a significant part in undermining the casualties from this battle. Although his appearance is quite young, everyone, do not doubt his strength at all. Even I would have to use my full power to defeat him. Junior brother Qiu, come out!" Everyone''s eyes looked around to see where the person surnamed Qiu was. In the back, as the three original members of the fifth battalion heard the name, they all looked behind them towards Feng Yun, who seemed exasperated. Their eyes became egg shaped and they pointed at him.


    "No way...you?!" They all exclaimed. Feng Yun sighed to himself and did not pay attention to their expressions. Instead, he whispered,


    "Damn old man, you really went and did it, didn''t you? You''re probably laughing on the inside right about now." Feng Yun then disappeared in a flash before the eyes of the fifth battalion. He landed right in front of the crowd and next to Dong Fuzhen, who held a cheerful expression upon seeing him. He slightly smirked at the tired expression that Feng Yun had on him. Evidently, he was enjoying teasing him. The crowd, however, held different reactions towards the boy in front of them. They gazed at him, trying to see what was so special about him. He was much too young! The commander that Dong Fuzhen had enlisted was a boy that wasn''t even a teenager! They had incredulous looks on them and some even had expressions of disdain. Though Dong Fuzhen had told them he was strong, they didn''t believe him that much and thought he was exaggerating. The elite commanders behind Dong Fuzhen especially had quite the interesting reactions. They completely did not know whether their chief had gone crazy or not! Recruiting a young boy to be a commander, what was he doing? Elder Zhou and the girl looked closely at Feng Yun and did not know whether to laugh or cry. It seems that the chief of the Death Singer Mercenaries had gone crazy!  Dong Fuzhen did not pay attention however and said,


    "This is the fourth elite commander in my ranks. You are to treat him respectfully and listen to his orders when they''re given." The mercenaries had recovered from their shock and listened to the Chief''s words. However, they still didn''t think that they could follow the orders of a kid.


    "Hmph, a kid taking the position of an elite commander? Ridiculous. With all due respect sir, if someone as young as him can become a commander, then anyone of us could do the same!" A mercenary stood out from the crowd. He had short brown hair and thick eyebrows. He had large muscles and an spear strapped to his back. He held an expression of disdain towards the kid as he bowed to the commander. Dong Fuzhen was enraged and tried to retort but Feng Yun held him back with a smile.


    "Hoh? Anyone can become a commander? Very well, then if you can defeat me in a battle, I will step down from the position of elite commander and give it to you." Feng Yun said. The man who spoke earlier was surprised and cracked a smile. Heh, he thought. This kid is too arrogant. He is looking for a beating!


    "Very well. But don''t go back on your promise if I, Di Luan wins." The crowd slightly gasped. Di Luan was a formidable warrior from the first Battalion. He was extremely adept with the spear and was said to be at the fifth layer of the Xiantian Realm. He had incredible strength among the warriors of the mercenary group. The crowd was thinking, this boy is surely going to lose. After all, how could a boy at the age of twelve have the strength to oppose a middle aged man with a higher strength than him. Feng Yun could probably only match his strength is he had considerable talent! However, even this was rare. Most talented individuals would not join a mercenary group and join a large sect. How could Feng Yun be such a talented person?


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    "Naturally, I won''t. I am not despicable. However, only if you win against me can you gain the seat. If you lose, swallow those words back down your throat." Feng Yun had no hesitation and had complete confidence. The man narrowed his eyes and gave a hearty laugh. Then, he walked forwards to meet Feng Yun in the space between the crowd and Dong Fuzhen. The crowd moved back a few steps to give room. Dong Fuzhen nodded to Feng Yun and said,


    "As stated before, whoever wins this battle will have the position of the fourth elite commander! Whoever manages to knock the other one out of the ring shall be the winner. Of course, keep the damage to a minimum. No heavy damage." Dong Fuzhen looked at Feng Yun as he said this. Evidently, he wanted Feng Yun to go a bit easy on Di Luan. Feng Yun smiled wryly in return. At the same time, a red border was drawn on the opposite sides of the battleground. This was the markings for the ring out.


    "Now then, BEGIN!" Dong Fuzhen yelled and the battle started. The fifth battalion had pushed their way to the front to see their fellow comrade fight. They wanted to see how much strength he possessed to make even Dong Fuzhen impressed. Di Luan had started off first. He leaped forward with startling efficiency and arranged his palms and legs in a tiger stance. He reached Feng Yun in a matter of seconds and lashed out with his fists. They had the feeling of claws and seemed incomparably powerful. Feng Yun merely snorted and charged his fist with lightning Yuan Energy. With a movement of his fist, he struck against the full force blow of Di Luan''s fist. An explosion occurred and smoke erupted into the air. A figure was pushed back. When the smoke cleared, the crowd was astonished to see that it was Di Luan who had been pushed back. His expression was grim and he appeared to be clutching his arm in agony. The power of the fist thrown at him casually actually contained this much power! He shuddered at the thought that someone this young was stronger than him. He did not fret however and decided to use some of his full strength.


    Di Luan charged Yuan Energy into his body and expanded it slowly. It was like a gigantic golden armor had surrounded him and become an impenetrable defensive wall. His figure seemed to have grown about a foot or two and he looked incredibly terrifying.


    "Here it is, Di Luan''s Golden Body Transforming Armor technique!" The crowd yelled. Feng Yun looked up at the large figure approaching him with heavy steps. each one of them seemed to make a large imprint into the ground. The technique strengthened the overall body features and made the strength of the user undergo a qualitative leap. With this technique, he could probably go toe to toe with ordinary sixth stage Xiantian Realm cultivators and even beat them! One could see that the strength the Golden Body Transforming Armor technique possessed was truly not small. Feng Yun stood still as a mountain and did not even flinch in the face of the overwhelming pressure. He had no fear and looked at the technique and Di Luan with boredom. He did not even put the strength of Di Luan in his eyes. He yawned slightly and patted his mouth. The crowd, seeing this didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. Was this all...just bravado to cover up his fear? Or was he really strong enough to take this technique head on.


    "Hmph, to not take me seriously, it seems I''m going to have to teach you what a truly strong cultivator is!" Di Luan was thoroughly enraged and his eyebrows twitched from witnessing Feng Yun''s actions. He did not waste any words and, in his golden splendor, moved to destroy Feng Yun. Amazingly, he still retained most of his speed even when surrounded by that tyrannical armor! He lashed out with fists strong enough to crush boulders instantly and severely damage a person''s organs if taken directly. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes and dodged each and every one of the attacks with an agility that matched his small and slender physique. He was not to be taken lightly. After a few minutes of constantly attacking only air instead of Feng Yun and became frustrated.


    "Damn you! Stop running around like a coward and fight me directly!" Di Luan furiously roared to Feng Yun, who had flipped backwards from an attack thrown at him. Hearing this comment, he slightly smiled and said,


    "Hoh, you want to fight me directly? I was planning to save you some face but, it seems you don''t want it. Very well, I shall give you what you desire."Feng Yun stopped running. Di Luan smiled with satisfaction. He was finally going to be able to end this fight and become commander. At least that''s what he thought. The pressure around Feng Yun began to intensify and his strength began to rise. A terrifying aura enveloped him and stretched outwards towards Di Luan. Di Luan felt a chill come over him and involuntarily shivered from fear. Feng Yun had somehow become much more terrifying than he had been before. What the hell?, he thought. Why would he suddenly become much stronger than he was originally? His instincts were telling him not to fight but he resisted them, thinking that a little boy couldn''t possibly hurt him.


    "Hmph, all an act. I shall personally destroy you." Di Luan then charged at Feng Yun with his golden aura glowing brighter than ever. He struck out his palm, concentrating all of his Yuan Energy into the strike attempting to finish off Feng Yun in one move, Feng Yun coldly smiled and stood there waiting for it. As soon as the palm landed within a foot of Feng Yun''s distance, he lashed out with his palms full of lightning Yuan Energy and a startling power which completely overpowered the golden aura which surrounded Di Luan.


    "Raiding Thunder Palm!" Feng Yun went under the palm that was flying towards him and launched his own strike aimed at the chest. Feng Yun had keen eyes due to his time as an assassin and could locate weak points easily. He had seen that the chest contained a weak point and without hesitation, struck out. The blow landed successfully on the chest and the expected result came. Di Luan lurched forward, eyes nearly popping out of their sockets. Then, Di Luan''s body flew outwards and traveled a long distance until it landed a foot outside of the red border. Then, the body was still. Di Luan had become unconscious.The crowd was silent for a moment, before shouting explosively. They were all surprised and had not expected this result at all. They all thought that Feng Yun would be the one to fall when it was actually the opposite. They were all impressed with Feng Yun''s strength and no longer underestimated him. Dong Fuzhen was nodding his head with satisfaction and said,


    "Qiu Yun has won the duel. He has the right to become the fourth elite commander under me. I assume no one no longer has any other objections?" No one responded. They had all been thoroughly warned of his strength thanks to this duel. They would not dare to slight Feng Yun after this duel.


    "Good, then Qiu Yun has become the fourth elite commander under me. You will treat him with respect as you do with the other commanders." The crowd nodded. The fifth battalion''s eyes were shining. They had not thought that their newest member would become a man of position so fast. They were all happy and proud. In the corner however, Elder Zhou and the girl had strange looks on their faces. Elder Zhou was quite curious about the boy. He knew that this boy should belong to a powerful sect or family but he could not figure out which one. The girl seemed interested as well. She was itching for a fight.


    "Grandpa, can I fight him? He seems decent in strength." Evidently, this girl wanted to fight Feng Yun and had always wished to find someone she could spar with.


    "Sure, you can fight him, but Ling''er, be careful. We don''t know his status. It would be best to not offend him." Elder Zhou said. He wanted to see who would win if his granddaughter and that boy clashed. The girl happily walked forward and stood in front of Dong Fuzhen, who was confused. Why would she come out here? Feng Yun was currently basking in praise by his fellow fifth battalion members when he heard an arrogant voice call out to him.


    "Oi, you. Yeah, I''m speaking to the one surnamed Qiu." The girl said. Feng Yun was surprised to find her talking to him. He couldn''t understand why.


    "To what do I owe the pleasure of young miss calling my name." Feng Yun said with a hint of sarcasm although it was not detected by the girl. She smiled wider and said,


    "I want you to fight me."

 Zhou Yanlings Challenge

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    Feng Yun and the rest of the audience stared at her in shock. She wanted to fight against Feng Yun? What prompted her to wish to fight him? They were all curious to see what Feng Yun''s reaction would be. They looked at him expectantly waiting for an answer. Feng Yun scratched his head in thought. Had he offended this girl in any way? He decided to probe her.


    "Young Miss, may I know the reason behind this challenge?"


    "Naturally, it is because I wish to improve my martial skills by sparring with you. You possess decent strength and a pretty good talent, of course inferior to my own, but it is enough for me to want to compare with you. Do not reject this Qiu Yun. You will fight me." The girl was incomparably arrogant and smiled with absolute confidence. She was completely sure that she would win regardless of whether Feng Yun was talented or not. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes at this attitude being shown. As I thought, this girl has remained in a high seat for too long. I must put her in her place and teach her that there is monster beyond a monster, a heaven beyond a heaven! He was thoroughly irritated. He had already sparred against Di Luan and although he wasn''t tired in the slightest, he still found it quite rude for someone to challenge him directly afterwards. Whatever, he thought. I''ll just kick her ass and make her mouth close.


    "Of course Young Miss, this junior wouldn''t dare to reject the offer to spar. Please, exchange pointers with me!" He said this with a smile and a sharp look that said that he would not let this girl keep her arrogance. Xia Qing noticed this and smiled. This girl is seriously an idiot, she thought. She''s messing with Feng Yun of all people. The girl was satisfied and happy. To her, Feng Yun was just another stepping stone for her to reach the top. She had not considered at all that she would lose.


    "Good good! You are not a coward who shies away from challenges at least. I like that! We shall use the same arena as before with the same rules that you had when fighting Di Luan. Alright?"


    "That is perfectly fine with me, Young Miss. However, as fellow cultivators sparring against each other, I feel that we should know each other''s names before sparring. You already know my name, but what is yours?" Feng Yun was curious to know about the identity of the people the Death Singer Mercenaries were escorting. The girl frowned a bit and gave a glance towards Elder Zhou, who merely nodded. He probably wasn''t concerned about people knowing their identity anymore.


    "Very well, as per your wish, I shall tell you this young miss''s honorable name. I am Zhou Yanling, remember it well Qiu Yun!" After that, she walked over to the battleground where Feng Yun had dueled Di Luan before and stood on one end. Feng Yun walked over to the other end and gazed at his opponent.


    "Zhou Yanling, please make the first move." He cupped his hands and bowed slightly. Zhou Yanling merely nodded and a burst of powerful Yuan Energy erupted like a volcano out from her body. Her body began to turn slightly red from the intense power it gave off. The purity that it possessed was also no joke. She must have transfused over fifty percent of her qi into Yuan Energy. Feng Yun had transfused fifty percent of his qi into Yuan Energy thanks to the Eleven Colours Elemental Leaf but he had yet to transfuse the rest. She released her Yuan Energy until it became a large hazy aura surrounding her body. It gave off an immense feeling of depth and control that could utterly destroy its surroundings easily. The crowd gasped in awe. This was...the power of the sixth stage of the Xiantian Realm! Only fifteen years old yet possesses such strength, she must have awesome talent and a powerful backer. Feng Yun''s expression did not change even after seeing the full extent of her cultivation. Xiantian Realm sixth layer, that''s still too low of a talent to compare to Feng Yun, who was in the third layer of the Xiantian Realm and only twelve years old.


    Back to the fight, it seemed as if Zhou Yanling was finished releasing her power and trying to intimidate her opponent. She smiled slightly when she saw Feng Yun''''s emotionless expression.


    "Not surprised even after seeing my cultivation? Hmm, well then, it seems it will take a bit more effort to teach you that I am far above you!" She then stormed forward, fists charged with Yuan Energy at Feng Yun, appearing very intimidating. Her agility was very high as she was able to reach Feng Yun''s position in about a couple seconds. She appeared like a blur to the surrounding audience but to Feng Yun, her actions were as clear as day. The fists were aimed very accurately at the important points on his body. Feng Yun utilized the Cloudscale Sect evasion arts to dodge every single one of her attacks, but it wasn''t that simple. Feng Yun could tell due to his special eyes, that her attacks were laced with a combustive force that caused ripples every time they struck out. Because of this, Feng Yun had to activate higher defensive measures to block it.  Dodging wasn''t that easy for him against these types of unique attacks. If the fists got too close to his body, even if they missed they would still cause some damage to his body. He quickly leaped backwards and said,


    "Wow! Little me would never have thought that miss Zhou Yanling had such a unique way of attacking. The ripples caused by your fists, are they the result of a martial art you train in?" Zhou Yanling frowned slightly as she realized that Feng Yun was very adept with agility. Not only that, he had excellent eyesight and could easily identify the specialty of her martial art. This boy, truly isn''t simple. Could he truly come from a strong power backing him? It would be best not to underestimate him too much.


    "Ho, Qiu Yun has very good eyes. It indeed is the result of a martial art I train in. The martial art I train in is called the Rippling Tower Fist. It is a Sage Class late phase skill. As for the abilities it can display, I''m sure you have already deduced it." Zhou Yanling said. Feng Yun only nodded and sighed in his heart. This martial art was indeed quite powerful and if the person going against her fists was not Feng Yun, then they would have surely been taken by surprise by the special characteristics it possessed. Unfortunately, Feng Yun was her opponent and had high reflexes.


    "Well then, you have already attacked with your moves. It should be my turn to act right?" Feng Yun said this with with an evil smile which sent shudders down Zhou Yanling''s spine. She didn''t know why but she felt as if this boy was truly confident in being able to beat her. Zhou Yanling shook off the feeling thinking to herself that that was impossible. After all, even if he was some genius, he was still only twelve years old. His cultivation couldn''t have gotten too far. How could he match up to Zhou Yanling who was about fifteen years old? Ludicrous, she thought. He''s merely putting up a front. He must be cringing inside from anxiousness.


    Feng Yun, contrary to her beliefs was perfectly calm and did not have the slightest bit of fear. Without hesitation, he charged up a large amount of Yuan Energy in his palms and body. An incredibly terrifying aura began to grow around him and illuminated his entire body in a golden aura. He knew this battle would not be as easy as it was when battling Di Luan due to the techniques that the girl practiced and the percentage of qi she had transfused to Yuan Energy. He had no doubt that she had transfused all one hundred percent of her qi into Yuan Energy. Therefore, against a strong opponent like her, he naturally had to use some of his true strength. He released his full cultivation of the third layer of the Xiantian Realm and his full aura. He didn''t draw the Void aura however, else that would complicate things and he would certainly be questioned heavily by Elder Zhou. He was also afraid that his Void aura would completely swallow his opponent whole while she''s unable to defend. If that happened, then he would be offending the power behind Zhou Yanling and thus make an unnecessary enemy. Currently, he was far from home and his own personal strength was incredibly weak. The Cloudscale Sect couldn''t help if they didn''t even know where he was or what he was doing. It would not be good to cause trouble for them. Still, Feng Yun would at least teach this arrogant girl a lesson. When he finished accumulating his Yuan Energy, he leaped off the ground with a large Bang and left only dust in his previous position.


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    Zhou Yanling''s eyes flickered with momentary shock, which quickly resumed back to its composed complexion. What speed! Feng Yun lashed out with a flurry of fists when he was around a foot away. They were each filled with incredibly dense Yuan Energy and could not be taken lightly. They were also controlled greatly to the extent that they didn''t even cause any fluctuations. He was not wasting any moves and directly went for the valid points each and every time he struck. Zhou Yanling was well versed in combat however and blocked his strikes in return with her Rippling Tower Fist arts. Feng Yun felt a numbing sensation when his palms touched Zhou Yanling''s and they could not stop shaking. Truly powerful! He clenched his numb fist and calmed his body forcefully. He was able to do this because of his training in the body from his days as an assassin. What assassin wasn''t well versed in the human body? They had to know the points on the human body that were the most weakest as well as what each and every one of them could be used for. Feng Yun had used a technique his father from his previous world had shown him to calm his body forcefully whenever a strike left his body slightly paralyzed. It was the perfect counter for paralysis attacks. For poison however, that was a different story. Poison had effects that could completely corrode the body''s functions so even if you knew the body calming technique, you still wouldn''t be able to remain in prime fighting condition. The old man may have been pretty harsh back then, but at least the stuff he taught me was pretty useful. However, there was a slight drawback. He would suffer from a lot of bone pain later and he would need to rest and give himself treatment for a few days. He would be unable to engage in combat or training until that time limit was over.


    Meanwhile, Zhou Yanling was smiling with satisfaction at having hit her opponent with her Rippling Tower Fist. Those fists possessed the power to downgrade the body''s fighting capacity a bit. He should be feeling very numb and uncomfortable, she thought. Her thoughts quickly changed as she saw Feng Yun clenching his hands and closing his eyes. She had a clear connection to the ripples caused by her fists so she could tell if her ripples were still present on her opponent or not. But at this moment, she was unable to sense any ripples on her opponent at all. Impossible! He shouldn''t be able to forcefully disable the ripples by himself. But looking at the calm smile he gave off, Zhou Yanling couldn''t help but think that the impossible had just happened. She was so surprised that she began to stutter.


    "Y-You...you...impossible...you disabled the ripples caused by my Rippling Tower Fist!?" Her jaw was about a couple inches dropped. Feng Yun indifferently replied to her.


    "Hm, oh that? That was just a technique I learned. You ripples are ineffective against me I''m afraid." Feng Yun sighed sarcastically and made a few tsk tsk sounds. Zhou Yanling''s face grew colder by the second and her expression turned ugly. Elder Zhou''s face was also pale with fright as he realized that his granddaughter''s top tier martial art which she had painstakingly cultivated for the last five years of her life could not do shit to her opponent at this moment! He could not believe that a youth not even a teenager could block this kind of hit with practically no damage at all. A Sage Class Late phase skill! It was an incomparably strong type of skill. He found himself more wary of this kind by the minute. Just what kind of background does her have?!


    "Okay, using normal attacks against you are ineffective it seems. I have to say, your skills are quite impressive. However, I will still ultimately win in the end." Feng Yun charged lightning Yuan Energy into his palms and executed the first chapter of the Dragon Inheritance Manual.


    "Raiding Thunder Palm!" He launched a fierce strike against Zhou Yanling''s chest. Zhou Yanling, sensing the danger behind the strike focused all of her Yuan Energy into blocking the strike and suppressing the power that it held. To no avail it held as the martial skills of the Dragon Inheritance Manual were much stronger than normal skills. Furthermore, the lightning element it held also reinforced the strength of the skill. Altogether, the power of the Raiding Thunder Palm was equivalent to a Sage Class middle phase skill. The palm strike struck the barrier covering the girl''s chest and struggled for a bit, as if battling for supremacy.


    "Hmph. I will break through," Feng Yun said and gave a violent burst in power. The Raiding Thunder Palm once again pushed against the barrier this time with an even greater force than before. Zhou Yanling felt like she was suffocating from the pressure being exerted on the fist. She couldn''t take it anymore after a few seconds and the punch broke through. Feng Yun slammed the punch hard into her chest but he restricted it to the extent that it would not cause serious harm to her internal organs. Zhou Yanling was sent flying backwards at a high velocity and passed the red line which signified the border of the mach grounds. She landed just outside of it about a meter away and bones completely weary. She was also not too hurt although she had multiple bruises. She coughed a little bit as she sat up from being laid on the ground. Her eyes were filled with rage and fury as well as the feeling of broken pride. She had evidently taken quite a mental hit from this exchange and hated him to the bone. She was still replaying in her mind how she lost and could still not believe it.


    "Me...lose? Impossible. No...I am the heir to Azure Sky City''s Zhou Clan. I can''t have lost. This is..." She kept mumbling to herself and had lost touch with the outside world for the moment. Elder Zhou''s face wasn''t very good as he kept looking from Feng Yun to Zhou Yanling over and over again with an ugly complexion. He was still coming to terms with the realization that his granddaughter had lost despite her being an earth shaking genius. The sound of laughter could be heard as an old figure stepped forward. This was Dong Fuzhen and he had a very content smile on his old face. He had always wanted to see someone teach a lesson to that arrogant girl Zhou Yanling but there was no one daring enough to do it. Luckily, Feng Yun ha done so himself. This made Dong Fuzhen quite happy. He immediately said to Elder Zhou,


    "Well then, it appears, Elder Zhou that the winner of this duel is our Qiu Yun. Well then, now that the matters of today are over, we should head back to our tents to prepare for the journey tomorrow morning." He said.


    "Ah...er...yes. We shall do that. Come, Ling''er. We shall go back to our residence." Elder Zhou was desperately trying to escape the current situation and beckoned Zhou Yanling to follow him. Zhou Yanling however, was not paying attention. She was staring at Feng Yun, who had turned around and begun to walk back to his amazed battalion teammates. She gritted her teeth and steeled her gaze at Feng Yun.


    "Me...inferior to that guy? Impossible. I am the genius of the Zhou Clan of Azure Sky City. I am destined for greatness. There is no way I can let someone like him stop me from greatness!" She then reached into her pouch drew a large emblem. The emblem contained azure vines with clouds imprinted above them. This emblem was truly extraordinary as it was made of precious materials, perhaps even Spiritual Jadestone! Upon seeing this emblem taken out, Elder Zhou''s face started dripping sweat like mad.


    "Ling''er, do not use that emblem! Your father specifically told you not to---" he tried to speak but was then interrupted by Zhou Yanling, who had channeled her Yuan Energy into the emblem. It began to glow brightly and emanate a dominating aura that stretched all the way to Feng Yun. He felt the aura and turned around in curiosity only to see the emblem in her hand. What the hell is this thing that gives me the shivers, he thought. The glow around the emblem was growing even brighter by the second and more tyrannical. Feng Yun placed his hands up in defense. Zhou Yanling laughed insanely when she saw this. It was as if she had gone mad after realizing her loss.


    "HAHAHAHAHA! Qiu Yun, let''s see if you can block against this move with your techniques. Before my Zhou Clan family treasure, all techniques are useless! Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol, awaken!" The atmosphere then began to get heavy and the ground started to shake. Whatever was in that symbol, wasn''t very good for Feng Yun.

 Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol

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    Feng Yun marveled at the bright light being emitted from the emblem and could not help but grimace from the power it held. It could be said that the aura it was releasing was truly unfathomable. Feng Yun could not sense the end and it seemed to be growing in power. Just what exactly was this emblem and why would Zhou Yanling be in possession of such an artifact? The aura was similar to the aura that Feng Yun felt whenever her would spar with his father, Feng Luo. Feng Yun could see with his special eyes that the energy contained within the artifact was definitely similar to the elemental energy wielded by Truth Realm cultivators. An artifact infused with elemental energy? Feng Yun had never heard of such things before and couldn''t understand how it was possible. but at any rate, the danger that this artifact posed to him was not small. judging by Elder Zhou''s reactions, it was something that they wanted to keep secret. This girl must have blown her top and used it to get back at me. Feng Yun laughed inwardly as he thought of this.


    Th artifact appeared to have finished releasing its entire aura as the flow of energy had completely stopped. The symbols on the emblem had glowed with an even brighter aura and the cloud and vine symbols seemed to come alive. Zhou Yanling held the emblem in her hand and yelled,


    "Let''s see if you can be arrogant in the face of my Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol! It''s all over for you Qiu Yun." With that, the energy being stored within the emblem completely burst forth, producing large gushing waves that relentlessly assaulted Feng Yun. The energy contained within that burst of power alone was enough to completely overpower the majority of the Xiantian Realm cultivators currently in the area  and the results were apparent as many people had sweat drenched on their faces and hunched backs. Feng Yun though was still and calm. He looked calm and unrestrained in all his glory. His handsome face revealed concentration as he prepared to face whatever lied within the emblem.


    "Manifestation!" Zhou Yanling yelled. The symbols within the emblem became even more active and instantly, a copy of those symbols made out of aura began to form and extended outwards. The copies then began to transform, contrary to Feng Yun''s expectations and take the shape of an object. The symbols transformed and extended its length until it was the size of a packet of two meter long whips. The whips gained the texture and shape of vines of a forest and had a sky blue like color to them. They flowed continuously from the emblem and did not appear to stop. They solidified until they looked like real vines. Feng Yun was shocked beyond belief. That terrifying energy had actually taken a form? This was incredible.


    "GO! Destroy him! Reclaim my dignity!" Zhou Yanling shouted. The vines, as if responding to her command, moved to attack Feng Yun. The vines traveled at an extremely fast speed and had a terrifying strength. They would shoot directly at him with the force of a fifty elephants. Feng Yun without hesitation dodged the vine incoming and his movements became a blur. The vine that was close to impaling him ended up shooting past him into a rock, instantly shattering it into pieces like cotton.


    "Phew, that was close. If I had been touched by that thing, I would have sustained heavy damages." Feng Yun coolly said. He was not afraid, rather, he was curious and wanted to know more about this artifact. However, before he could lament any further, two more vines shot toward him with an even greater speed, catching Feng Yun slightly off guard. However, his reflexes were especially keen and even if he wasn''t expecting it, he could count on them to help him avoid mortal danger. He had not expected the vines to collectively attack him altogether. Their movements were slightly coordinated and seemed to get better each time it failed. The two vines that flew at him reached him in mere seconds. The first vine scraped his arm as he pulled it back and the second followed it. He was a bit unlucky so the second one was able to fly straight into him. The vine punctured his shoulder and caused an incredible impact to sound out.


    BAM!


    Feng Yun was pushed back several feet back and slightly flinched from pain as blood flowed freely from a hole in his shoulder. He was lucky that the strike had not hit his vital areas and that he had sustained minimal injuries. Though this was the case, Feng Yun had no worry. He instantly slammed a finger on the wound and circulated Yuan Energy through just that one finger. The blood had stopped flowing after a few seconds, but the injury remained. He still needed to treat it later. Feng Yun had a chilled look in his eyes that would send shivers down the spine of anyone who met that gaze. He had an utterly ruthless look and seemed to be like a dragon being awoken from his sleep. Rage inflamed within him and Zhou Yanling suddenly felt quite small. He was clearly quite angry and he would not show any mercy to her it seemed. After a minute of silence, Feng Yun spoke.


    "You attacked me with the intent to kill. Then, you won''t have any qualms about me doing the same right?" He smiled evilly as he said this and Zhou Yanling could feel herself shrinking down slightly. The killing intent surged around Feng Yun and collectively grouped together. The vines had incessantly shot towards him and carried with it n extremely powerful energy. An ordinary strike from this could probably kill a cultivator at the late stages of the Xiantian Realm with some effort.


    Feng Yun leaped forward with a chilling killing intent that could not be matched and seemed to terrify everyone on the scene. His speed was matchless and he advanced towards Zhou Yanling with conviction and no fear of the consequences. Five vines simultaneously flew out of the Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol and aimed at the vital points on his body. These vines were much sharper than the previous ones and absolutely contained a more frightening energy to them. If Feng Yun was struck by even one of them, even if he could make the damage less, he would still suffer from heavy damage. The vines were manifested from Zhou Yanling''s will and out of her desperation and fear that the killing god before her would attack her. These vines were quite intelligent and moved at different formations as they pursued Feng Yun. Feng Yun in turn flashed his eyes with a dangerous glint and still progressed with the same speed, looking calm and unrestrained.


    The five vines attacked from all directions and pierced towards him with an ice cold killing intent. Zhou Yanling had apparently gone insane and decided to kill him regardless of the power supporting him from behind. The formation that the vines had set up was quite intricate and there was almost no way for Feng Yun to escape. They emitted an energy that was far superior to a Xiantian Realm and an indomitable pressure. As I thought, the energy this thing gives off is of Truth realm power. The power was familiar to him at first, however, as he exchanged blows with it continuously, he realized that it was almost the same as his father Feng Luo''s type of energy. The only difference was that this energy was probably of the Earth element and the power was much weaker in comparison to his father''s and the uncle elders of the Cloudscale Sect.


    Hmph, all my life, I have walked alongside the powerful pressure of the Truth realm and gained a slight resistance to it when I was being oppressed. So what if you have a Truth Realm backer behind you! The power is much weaker in comparison to the elders of the Cloudscale Sect and so I can negate the pressure. I, your grandfather, will not let you off today for trying to kill me!


    Feng Yun had actually resisted the strong pressure that countless experts watching the battle had felt fear from. Everyone couldn''t help but wonder what background this kid has. The vines still proceeded with charging at him without stopping for a moments worth of hesitation. The sharp ends all converged on Feng Yun. In reaction to this, he merely coldly smiled. When the vines were close to an inch away, he did something completely unexpected. Feng Yun back flipped into the air approximately five meters above. The vines had already gone at too fast of a speed to stop and thus embedded themselves into the ground. Feng Yun in the air, then charged up Void aura outside of his body and increased the gravity of his body. Using the charged force as a booster, Feng Yun dove straight down into the vines. The sight was absolutely spectacular and involved a great degree of skill. As soon as he touched the ground beneath him, a large deafening explosion occurred in which everyone watching the battle were thrown a few steps back.


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    It was absolute madness and the earth itself crumbled under the destructive force of the impact of Feng Yun''s body. A large amount of smoke lifted up into the air. Looking at Zhou Yanling''s side, she was much worse as she was closer to Feng Yun than the others. She had been knocked into one of the commander''s tents and the Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol had flown out of her hands. The emblem had landed a few meters in front of her. Her heart turned cold.


    "No...I have to get to it or else..." She was about to stand up but instead before she could do so, she coughed up a large amount of blood. Elder Zhou looked at this with wide eyes and even though his granddaughter was currently injured, he could not register the sight before his eyes. He had been completely entranced...in a bad way.


    Zhou Yanling wanted to get up but her physical condition would not let her even stand. She could not get the symbol to defeat Feng Yun. This was even more apparent after the smoke cleared. A figure walked straight out, black aura clouding his eyes and body and a tyrannical presence enough to make everyone around him shiver with fright. Zhou Yanling paled with fright. This kind of power was completely out of her out expectations. She could never have imagined that Feng Yun would have a trump card such as this. What made her even more afraid, to the point that she could cough out another mouthful of blood, was that Feng Yun had walked over to the symbol instead of her. He carefully bent down to pick it up and stroked it''s smooth surface. It wad made out of a high quality material, most likely Spiritual Jadestone.


    Feng Yun had not gone to her immediately. He had wanted to obtain this precious artifact of theirs first. Without this, she had no fighting capacity and no chance of beating him. This was even more so because of Zhou Yanling''s injuries. He put in his Void Universal Manual via will and turned his gaze towards Zhou Yanling. He gazed at her with cold and indifferent eyes, an expression that could most likely cut through her heart like a knife.


    "Well well, without your treasure, you don''t have the capacity to fight me. You are utterly powerless and worthless. Hmph, you relied on an artifact to beat me. How shameless! Even more so because you lost. You''re officially the stupidest opponent I have ever faced." Feng Yun cackled evilly. He had spared no face for his opponent. He was thoroughly enraged and would not hesitate to shame Zhou Yanling. The girl''s face turned red with shame but she could not utter a word back. She truly did not have the power to resist.


    "You...you bastard!" Zhou Yanling could only say those words and remained silent once again. Feng Yun coldly smiled and walked calmly towards her. Elder Zhou seeing this, grew afraid.


    "Qiu Yun, what do you plan to do to my granddaughter?!" He had regained his composure and frowned at Feng Yun. Feng Yun gazed at him with no expression of regard and turned away. In a flash, he appeared beside Zhou Yanling, who had an expression of extreme terror.


    "You...you...what do you want to do to me?" She was stuttering her words and could not seem to gather the courage to speak clearly. Feng Yun replied,


    "Well before, you see. You chose to try to kill me to satisfy your rage. I am currently angry as well. You wouldn''t mind giving me your life would you?" Zhou Yanling''s face paled. How had she gotten herself involved with such a terrifying man? She could not remember amidst the terror she was experiencing. Elder Zhou''s face turned cold as well and slightly panicked. His granddaughter was the genius of the Zhou Clan of Azure Sky City. If she died, the clan would be losing a valuable talent. He immediately tried to reason with the demon king in front of him.


    "Now now, young master Qiu. Don''t be rash. We can still negotiate. My granddaughter was incredibly foolish. I apologize on her behalf. Please, the Zhou Clan will be eternally grateful if you let her go." He didn''t want to be disrespectful as he remembered that Feng Yun had an incredibly strong power most likely supporting him. He had no choice but to beg from him. Feng Yun snorted in disdain.


    "Let her go? I think you are misunderstanding the situation here. I don''t need your clan''s thanks. This girl tried to kill me so I cannot leave her alive! She brought this up on herself!" Feng Yun did not care for the bullshit that Elder Zhou was spouting. This girl had dared to offend him and thus, she needed to be punished. Feng Yun repaid debts with double the interest. Elder Zhou was getting increasingly worried.


    "Yes yes, but she was not able to kill you. Please take pity on her and let her go."


    "Hmph, if I was a bit weaker, then I would''ve died. It is only by fate that I am this strong and could survive such an attack. Enough is enough, she shall die." Feng Yun picked up Zhou Yanling by the neck with ease and began to choke her slightly. She was having trouble breathing and tried to grab his hands. Her strength was too weak however and she could not hope to be able to wriggle her way out. Elder Zhou had completely lost it,


    "Nooooo! Qiu Yun if you dare to kill her, my Zhou Clan will cut you to pieces regardless of what power you have behind your back!" Elder Zhou began to make threats but Feng Yun dismissed it as drivel. The Zhou Clan, laughable. They could not do shit to him if he revealed who he was. He tightened his grip. Elder Zhou felt beads of sweat drip down his forehead. Just as he was about to leap into action, a voice sounded out.


    "Qiu Yun, it''s enough, don''t you think? I understand that she tried to kill you, however, you gained a treasure in return. In addition, we need them to be alive in order to receive the money. Please Qiu Yun, think about the mercenaries as well."


    The person who spoke was actually Dong Fuzhen, who had stepped in to settle the terrible situation that had erupted from a mere spar. Feng Yun looked towards the old man and considered what he had said. Indeed, he had gained the Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol and gotten most of his revenge. But he had to keep her alive in order to complete the mission. After a moment, he nodded towards Dong Fuzhen, evidently giving him face and relaxed his grip on Zhou Yanling. The girl dropped to the floor and Elder Zhou rushed over to pick her up. Feng Yun had already moved over to the side of Dong Fuzhen by that time with his back turned against Elder Zhou. He took out the Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol and held it in the air for Elder Zhou to see.


    "I''ll be keeping this treasure of yours as a compensation." He then walked away towards his group members and Xia Qing who had shining eyes and a smile to welcome him back. Meanwhile, Elder Zhou was soothing Zhou Yanling and trying to make her feel better.


    "Grandfather, the treasure. He took it. Father will be angry." She was struggling to say words amidst the injuries inflicted upon herself.


    "Shhh! Yes, he will. However, your father and my son, Guan''er is strong. He is at the Truth Realm remember? He has surpassed this old man a long time ago. He will take it back from that brat. Then, we will have our revenge." Elder Zhou said evilly with a solemn expression on his face. It seemed like ill times were coming for Feng Yun.

 Truth Artifact

    Here is your second chapter of the day!  I''m sure you guys enjoyed Feng Yun trashing Zhou Yanling in the last chapter. Well, I''m gonna go to sleep now cuz I am dead tired from this shit and, I have a damn swim meet later.


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    The following parts of the day was quite eventful though Feng Yun was dead tired from fighting and merely wished to cultivate in peace. He had found out from Dong Fuzhen that he would be transferred to a different tent. Feng was surprised at first but then realized that he would have to sleep somewhere else due to his new position as commander. He requested Dong Fuzhen for permission to place his tent in the original place he slept, with the 5th Battalion and Xia Qing. He wouldn''t be really that comfortable being anywhere else and he was happy where he was. When asked by Dong Fuzhen why he replied,


    "I wish to be near my companion."


    "Hoh, that girl eh? So, what''s the relationship between you and that girl? Is she possibly your..."


    "Don''t spit such drivel old man. She is my best friend. How can I have such profane thoughts? Furthermore, we are only twelve." Feng Yun had been shocked by the question and fiercely rebuked him while letting out some of his killing aura. Dong Fuzhen snickered and said,


    "Oh, just a friend? Well, with your looks, it''s only a matter of time. It''s never too late to do things like...well...I don''t want to talk about in front of a little kid but, you will have to know sooner or...."


    "Old man, your mouth is full of intensive diarrhea! Shall I paste it shut?!" Feng Yun said angrily. The killing intent grew even stronger, to the point that it could be seen making a tyrannical illusion behind him. Dong Fuzhen laughed and walked away, off to handle the movement of the tent. He was quite amused by the expressions that Feng Yun had made. Feng Yun however, was exasperated with the old man''s nonsensical remarks and thought a bit about the matter he had discussed. Xia Qing huh? She was just a friend. Besides, it''s not as if she liked him in turn. Shaking his head, he cleared all thoughts about that and headed back to his previous area to cultivate and relax his body. At the same time, he was curious to find out the special features that the Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol had and why this was so. As he thought about this, he became excited and hurried back in a good mood. He had gained quite a treasure from his duel with Zhou Yanling.


    As he got to his living quarters, he noticed that the atmosphere around the 5th Battalion was much heavier than usual. Not heavy in the sense that everyone was filed with gloom, but heavy in the sense that there was tension. Meng Rou and Cang Lin had been sharpening their blades and Duo Ling had been training his sword arts. Only Xia Qing had been quite leisurely and merely cultivating for sometime. When she saw Feng Yun approach the camp, she smiled brightly and exited her cultivation session. Meng Rou, Cang Lin and Duo Ling however had different expressions on their face. There was reverence, pride but also tension and a lack of familiarity. Feng Yun almost frowned at this. It seems that they were having trouble adjusting to the new position Feng Yun held. They all stood up and shouted,


    "Welcome back Commander!" Even Duo Ling, who was supposed to be the leader of the 5th Battalion wasn''t disrespectful at all. Feng Yun let out a sigh that was filled with regret and exasperation.


    "Calling a twelve year old commander, don''t you guys feel any shame at all? God, just call me how you usually call me, Qiu Yun! We are people who have been through conflict together. There is no reason to stand on formalities." Feng Yun firmly told them. The three were surprised and impressed with the level of maturity that Feng Yun showed. They then began to chuckle slightly to themselves. They had gotten the point. Duo Ling, however could not help but say,


    "Roger that...Commander!" Feng Yun turned around and narrowed his eyes.


    "God damn it, don''t call me that. It makes me feel uncomfortable and a bit old. When I reach a certain age, then you can call me that."


    "You mean you will still stay with the Death Singer Mercenaries?" Duo Ling asked.


    "Hmm, I will leave the group perhaps temporarily to get stringer. When I am done with my training, I will come back to help you guys out. I never did say I would just quit. Even more so now because that old bastard Dong Fuzhen gave me a damn position!" Feng Yun replied. In truth he had thought about this for a while and decided that he sort of liked these people. He felt that once he grew powerful, he would support this group and help them rise. Feng Yun then walked off and found a spot to cultivate elsewhere. The other three besides Xia Qing were dumbfounded. They hadn''t expected such an answer. However, they let out happy smiles. If they had someone as talented as Feng Yun supporting them, it would not be long before the Death Singer Mercenaries became one of the most prominent groups n the continent! Who would not be happy knowing of this? The three members also had a new found respect for Feng Yun. He was incredibly strong, he wasn''t arrogant and he was easy to get along with. With these qualities, how can you not like him? The three resumed their preparations in a good mood.


    Meanwhile, Feng Yun was busy cultivating. He had realized that during the battle with the bald commander and the bandits, if he had a higher level of cultivation, then perhaps, he would have been able to deal with the man by himself. Unfortunately, his cultivation was only at the third layer of the Xiantian realm. He was a bit too weak in comparison with the other commanders'' level of cultivation despite his techniques and Void Element backing him up. He needed to raise his cultivation at least another layer or two in order to stand with the others and be able to defend himself better now. Feng Yun submerged himself within the Universal Bindings technique and layer there, among the stars, dragging the energy of Heaven and Earth towards him. Feng Yun decided to cultivate for a few hours as he still wanted to investigate the artifact. During these few hours, he pushed himself to get closer and closer to the fourth stage of the Xiantian realm. Unfortunately, he didn''t make it to the end, however, he had made progress and it wouldn''t be long before he could break through. Since he had already been accumulating energy within his dantian for a long amount of time in order to stabilize his foundation, just a little more would be enough.


    Feng Yun exited the session with a calm expression on his face. The Universal Bindings technique did not cause you to suffer pain while cultivating or breaking through, as many techniques do. On the contrary, it gives you an extremely refreshing feeling that rejuvenates the body''s functions and makes one feel cool. At the same time, it rapidly sped up cultivation and even gave you techniques. Still, the process for obtaining these techniques was quite hard. You had to obtain the recognition of the universe. Who had ever heard of such a thing? And how was it possible to have an eternal and incomparably powerful  celestial body like the universe accept you? But heaven was fair and it actually did accept Feng Yun, at least one of the techniques. However, he was determined to find other ones as he became stronger.


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    Feng Yun shook away all thoughts of this as his attention focused on another thing. The artifact he had won from Zhou Yanling. He was truly curious about the origins of such an artifact. He opened up his Void Universal Manual and willed the artifact to appear. There it was, a small jade colored seal with the embroidery of a cloud and several azure vines. It still gave off a terrifying aura despite the energy having been depleted quite a bit by Zhou Yanling. As expected the aura of a Truth realm cannot just dissipate lime that. How fearsome! Feng Yun''s eyes shined with yearning. He would become that powerful as well.


    Feng Yun honestly did not know exactly how he should inspect it. He didn''t even know how it works!


    "Hm, well first, I should probably check out the runes. Those were what Zhou Yanling activated to bring upon that terrifying power." Feng Yun stroked the runes slightly, feeling the grooves in the jade and seeing if he could find some way to activate it. He decided to our his Yuan energy into it to see if it would respond.


    Sure enough, it did.


    The Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol began to glow and raise it''s terrifying aura another level. The energy that was being released was clearly not a joke moreover, Feng Yun realized that using this artifact was quite taxing. It already took a toll on his Yuan energy. Zhou Yanling was able to maintain it for as long as she did mostly because her cultivation was greater and her pool of Yuan energy was much larger. However, Feng Yun''s cultivation was low and he couldn''t possibly hold onto it for too long. However, it was still enough for him to understand the object. While inspecting the aura, he noticed a yellowish color coming from deep within the manifestation of the vines. That was obviously Earth elemental energy coursing through the emblem''s runes. Feng Yun had a strong affinity for all the elements so he would know when he saw earth elemental energy. Furthermore, this energy appeared to be shaped and configured in order to match the runes on the emblem. This meant that the earth elemental energy was used to create the real life vines from the emblem.


    Feng Yun thought hard about where he had seen such a thing appear before. An artifact that can take properties given to them by a Truth Realm expert and create manifestations of the runes engraved on the object. This all connected back to when Feng Yun was still residing at the Cloudscale Sect. At a meeting between the elders of the sect, he had seen the people walking in to the meeting room. There was thirteen elders in all that went in. However, there was one of those elders that caught Feng Yun''s eye. He was quite young, about thirty years old and had a strength only slightly weaker than Feng Luo. The man was what Feng Yun referred to as his Uncle Ming Chen. He was the thirteenth elder and also the latest elder to join the sect. He was very renown for his battle prowess and skills with a spear. A spear, that was it!


    Every time Ming Chen would go somewhere, without fail, he would bring his spear along. However, this spear was not normal. Feng Yun could tell because he had gone near it and it had immediately oppressed him until he was face down into the floor.  The spear possessed a tyrannical might and Feng Yun had seen faint traces of a red like energy coursing through runes placed on the spear. Thinking back on it, that had to be fire energy! And the runes that were placed on it were similar in terms of type of writing yet different in terms of style when comparing it to the Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol. It seems the runes possessed a different meaning that the runes on the symbol. Feng Yun had gotten curious after seeing this when he was younger and had went to the library to see if he could find information about it. What he had found was...unexpected.


    For he had found a Truth Artifact!


    Truth Artifacts were basically objects which could come in any form or shape. They possessed an unfathomable power and were fueled by the elemental energy placed on them by their owner. They also had to have runes inscribed on them to become a full fledged Truth Artifact. The runes on a Truth Artifact were responsible for drawing out the special power of the object and using its ability in combat. The abilities could be either defensive, offensive or supportive. The Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol was an offensive artifact as it used the vines to attack. Every object had some ability within it. However, only Truth Realm cultivators could truly bring out the ability from it. What he had found, was a genuine Truth Artifact! Truth Artifacts were incredibly rare. Although all Truth realm cultivators had the capacity to do it, not all actually had the skill to form one. Xiantian realm cultivators used spiritual tools to assist them in battle. However once you got to the higher realms above that, they would become useless. That was where Truth artifacts came into play. If a Xiantian realm cultivator came into possession of a Truth artifact, then they would be virtually unstoppable for a period of time. This was because the artifact causes one to lose an incredibly large amount of Yuan Energy each time it was used. Therefore, in combat, they weren''t always that good to use. If you couldn''t defeat your opponent before you lost your Yuan energy, then you would be finished.


    Feng Yun also remembered that there was a counterpart to Truth artifacts for the Tyrant realm but he did not know much about that. He was overcome with excitement for a bit before gradually cooling off.


    "Could I possibly be able to activate it?"


    Feng Yun pure in his Yuan energy into the runes and tried to activate it. Sure enough, the glow appeared once more to respond to his will to activate the artifact. He smiled as he saw the copy of the runes begin to appear. The vines gradually began to grow lifelike until they were real. The same azure vines that had once tried to kill Feng Yun now served him and would attack on his will.


    "Haha, my own Truth Artifact. who would have known I would gain something like this from that piece of trash Zhou Yanling." Feng Yun was incomparably happy at this point. After all, with this, his combat power has risen up. Feng Yun, having already seen the results of the Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol, decided to put it away for now. He waved his hand to return it to the Void Universal Manual. Strangely enough, it did not react. The symbol stayed in the same place it was before. Feng Yun was confused. Why would it not go in?


    "Return!" The symbol still did not move. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes and tried to figure out what was happening. He didn''t have to think long as something completely unexpected happened the next moment. A black aura began to engulf Feng Yun and erupt from his body. This was the Void aura, but why was it out of his body? Feng Yun had not summoned it at all. He looked over at the symbol, which seemed to be shaking all over. The artifact looked like it was being strangled by something. The Void aura then, to Feng Yun''s astonishment, then extended outwards towards the artifact. Feng Yun could not understand why such a phenomenon was happening, but when he saw the Void aura head towards the artifact, he received a bad premonition.


    "Shit!" He shouted, but it was too late. The Void aura had already reached the artifact.

 Devouring Season

    You what up guys. I got Monday off so I am going to update today! Yay! Anyways, have fun with this chapter. What''s this I hear...he''s getting too OP. Haha, don''t worry about that guys. He just seems that way...temporarily. *Evil laugh.*


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    Feng Yun was powerless to stop the ensuing annoyance that was soon to occur.  At this point in time, he had no control over his Void aura and thus it did not change its trajectory according to Feng Yun''s will. It was as if it the Void element had broken off from his degree of control.


    Feng Yun was shocked at this unexpected development that was occurring. The bad premonition that he had before was only increasing and his fear was growing as well. He quickly gave a low shout, fusing Yuan Energy and calling upon the power of his incomparably strong soul to try to draw the Void aura back to his body. All his attempts were futile as it did not change direction. In fact, it merely halted for a moment before breaking away from the pull.


    "Stop!" Feng Yun was trying desperately and his face was drawn in all kinds of lines with a tight frown. The Void aura arrived right next to the Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol and released a terrifying pressure. The symbol in defense released its own pressure, and an exuberant Earth elemental energy to try to combat the looming danger before it. The struggle lasted for a few moments before the Void aura expanded and formed a giant circle around the symbol. The Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol was swallowed in to the black Void and no elemental energy could be felt emanating from the symbol.


    Feng Yun''s lips dropped down and a faint trace of sorrow appeared on his face. After a little moment, the Void aura dispersed from the object. All that was left was just the regular form of the symbol. There was no elemental energy of Earth coming from it. There was no power coming from it. All there was was just a piece of rock. Feng Yun''s eyebrows twitched for a moment before saying,


    "God...fucking...DAMN IT!" He injected his Yuan Energy into his fists and smashed them down upon the earth covering the rock that was once the Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol. The rock was instantly shattered to pieces and as for the ground around it, there was a large crater left. The Void aura was still lingering around and still had not returned to Feng Yun''s body. He glared hatefully at it and thought, if this thing had a personality, I swear it would be laughing. Feng Yun had no way to explain what had just happened and needed information. He sent a mental message to the Void Universal Manual.


    "WARDEN! You were watching right? Explain what happened, now!" Feng Yun was in a state of fury and absolutely needed to know why this was happening. He had just lost a source of valuable combat power and another means of survival. Strictly speaking, he was pissed off. The return message came shortly after.


    "Pfft. Sorry, yeah I''ve been watching. Kid you chose a really bad time to find a treasure or something of importance. This point in time, well, if we were to put it simply, it''s Devouring Season for the Void Element." Warden seemed incomparably relaxed, as if this was totally normal to him. This infuriated Feng Yun quite a bit. Did Warden treat this as a joke?


    "What the hell do you mean by...Devouring Season?"


    "Basically, there is a period of time where the Void Element needs to devour something. That is its unique property after all. During this period of time, the Void Element will eat anything with elemental energy. The more elemental energy it gets the better. After it has devoured enough, it will stabilize and it will be pretty strong. You will also be able to control it better." Feng Yun seemed enlightened. So this was the reason? Then, his expression darkened as he realized something else.


    "Why the hell did you not tell me this before? If you had told me before, I could have at least prepared for it!"


    "Well, Master told me not to. He said it was part of your growth. That you can''t rely on so much treasures and abilities to survive. Though, he actually started laughing while he said this so I guess he wasn''t really that serious." Feng Yun erupted in fury. This bastard! Once he reached a powerful enough realm, he had to go find this "Master" and beat his ass to the ground.


    "How long will this period last?" He quickly calmed down and asked the most pressing question.


    "Well, it has been absorbing elemental energy from your soul as well as the outside so it shouldn''t be long. That Truth Artifact of your sped up the process. I can guarantee you that by the end of this Devouring Season, the process will be over. If you happen to encounter any other powerful sources of elemental energy however, the process will be even quicker!"


    "Is this the same with the other three elements as well?"


    "Eh, not really. Each of the true creation elements have their own ways of stabilizing, and the other three are a bit stranger than the method for the Void Element.


    "Whatever, I''ll get to that point when I find them. I''m in quite a bad mood right now. Oi, how strong is this "Master" of yours? I need to know how powerful I need to be in order to beat him." The Warden''s voice dropped a level and had a serious tone in response to this question.


    "Unfathomable. Completely and utterly unfathomable. Kid, if I told you that I was over a million times stronger than you in everything, then my Master is probably millions of times stronger than me in everything. That''s the distance." Feng Yun was shocked. He was this powerful?


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    "But don''t worry about it to much. From what I have seen, you possess more talent than Master had when he was younger. You should be able to reach his level a bit faster than he did." This comment made Feng Yun a bit more relieved and happy. It could be said that his number one goal in life was to punch this guy in the face, aside from becoming powerful as a cultivator of course.


    Feng Yun exited his mental conversation and viewed his surroundings. It felt as if the atmosphere was dry of elemental energy and that they were all being sucked up until they were only regular plants. Even their bright colors had dimmed a little. However, the good thing was that the Void Element had re entered his body and into his soul once more. Feng Yun nodded his head with satisfaction. It could be said that this thing had cost him some precious power. His previous glee when he first obtained the Void Element had waned down quite a bit and he wasn''t willing to use it excessively anymore. Not that he used it much anyways.


    He was still in a bad mood from losing the artifact so he decided to take it out on something. Feng Yun thought of a good idea.


    "Heh, you want elemental energy? I''ll give you a whole forest''s worth of it!"" Feng Yun walked back to the camp and told the rest of his battalion that he was going hunting. Xia Qing was busy cultivating to try to break into the third layer of the Xiantian Realm. She was at an incredibly crucial moment in her training and it was best that she not be disturbed. Otherwise, she would normally just come with him to hunt. They mostly stuck close together. After all, they knew each other the most and they only had each other to rely on.


    Feng Yun left the compound and towards the forest that was a mile or two from civilization. Thinking about it a bit more, he decided to go for a bit longer. This distance is where most of the strong level beasts would congregate. However, they were all of the Xiantian Realm and thus weren''t too much of a problem. Only if they were at the later stages would they pose a threat to Feng Yun. The main reason for Feng Yun leaving the compound to go hunt was so that he could let the Void aura stabilize a bit quicker and at the same time...get some dinner.


    With his speed, it didn''t take very long to reach a desolate forest safe enough to exercise the strength of the Void Element without being found by the other members of the Death Singer Mercenaries. Feng Yun surveyed the area from the top of a cliff, hoping to see heavy signs of beasts. He found a pretty good spot after about fifteen minutes and headed over there.


    While, walking in the forest, Feng Yun kept the Void Element hidden in his body. He didn''t want beasts running from him immediately after realizing what a dangerous presence he contained. Beasts of the Xiantian Realm were fairly smart. They would not engage in combat mindlessly. They would act only if they had the ability to. Therefore, in addition to his hiding of the Void Element, his age also played a very useful part in attracting beasts. Beasts, no matter how careful they were, would let down their guard when seeing a child. What child could retaliate against them at the age of only twelve years old? Feng Yun arrived at the destination he had set after searching for a bit.


    In front of him was a large nest made out of sticks and thick wood logs, obviously having been gathered recently. Feng Yun looked around to see whether there was any beast around but had not noticed any sign of it. He did not let down his guard however, and cautiously approached the nest. With a burst of Yuan Energy, he jumped atop the nest and looked down to see the inside. What he saw was quite surprising!  There were five eggs inside the nest and all of them were green in color. They were quite large as well, more than half the height of Feng Yun himself. It must be said that Feng Yun at his current height was 1.7 meters. If the birds in the eggs were born successfully, they would start off with a height about half of Feng Yun''s. Unfortunately for them, they were going to be used as dinner for Feng Yun. He had no mercy when it came to the unborn birds.


    Feng Yun resolved himself to take the eggs and leave for dinner but he wasn''t that in a hurry to leave yet. Judging from the looks of these eggs, they should belong to a Green Fanged Eagle! The Green Fanged Eagle were incredibly extraordinary creatures with strong cultivation once they have matured and a fierce killing intent. A fully matured Green Scaled Eagle would have the cultivation of the sixth level of the Xiantian Realm. Their blood was said to have great properties as it could enhance the body and gave cultivators a higher chance of breaking through to the next level in their respective realm. This blood was useful to most cultivators under the Tyrant and Truth Realms. If employed by a Xiantian Realm cultivator, the benefits were high. Feng Yun had been able to tell the identity of the eggs from a single glance. He had read virtually the whole library of the Cloudscale Sect and an excellent memory. He knew a great deal of many things.


    "Since a Green Fanged Eagle is present in this desolate forest, it would be impolite of me to steal its eggs without fighting over it! I shall wait for this eagle to come and kill it. By receiving its blood, breaking through to the fourth layer in one go is easy." Like that, Feng Yun sat down in a meditative pose in the center of the nest, calmly waiting for his inevitable opponent.

 Green Fanged Eagle

    Here''s your next chapter! I have midterms tomorrow so I have to spend some of my time studying. Luckily for me, I studied a bunch over the past few days with my tutor and thus, my parents gave me permission to work on this chapter. Enjoy!


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    Waiting wasn''t a problem for Feng Yun. He continued to bitterly cultivate for a few hours while occasionally glancing at the eggs. However, he wasn''t admiring them. He was thinking of how to cook them right for dinner.


    "Hmm, its already been a few hours since I got here. That Green Fanged Eagle should be here soon. Once she sees me, she''ll definitely try to kill me with all her might. I must welcome her with open arms." Feng Yun smiled cruelly. The Green Fanged Eagle had the cultivation of the sixth layer of the Xiantian Realm. Her strength was extremely terrifying and not to be taken lightly. Even Feng Yun couldn''t be sure of defeating one. But it was precisely because of this uncertainty that he was willing to fight the eagle. On the road of cultivation, it is impossible for one to advance forward without taking risks. Fighting with this eagle could improve his combat abilities as well as let him go all out. Only by undergoing battles with your life on the line would your battle sense become fiercer, your mind more sharper.


    Feng Yun honestly looked forward to it. Aside from that, he was also interested in the Green Fanged Eagle''s blood. Green Fanged Eagles were rare beasts and were hardly found at places. This was because hundreds of years earlier, once their blood''s use was found out, they were hunted down by cultivators until their population dwindled down significantly. To happen to chance upon one here was a stroke of good fortune. A Green Fanged Eagle''s blood, having the properties to advance one''s cultivation by an whole layer by itself, would be crucial to Feng Yun when he broke through the fourth layer of the Xiantian Realm. It also might be helpful to Xia Qing, who seemed to be struggling slightly with breaking through to the third layer of the Xiantian Realm. The blood also ha the ability to temper one''s body and stabilize their body''s power upon breaking through immediately. At the same time it did this, the muscles in the body would break down continuously and build itself up again, making it much stronger than the previous state of the body''s muscles. From these various benefits, one could clearly see that the Green Fanged Eagle''s blood was indeed useful and it was of little wonder that cultivators from around the continent would hunt them down close to extinction.


    For Feng Yun, drinking the blood of the Green Fanged Eagle was a necessity to advance his cultivation faster. If he advanced to the fourth layer, then he would have a qualitative leap in strength. But hunting Green Fanged Eagles was truly not easy. They were extremely elusive and possessed high agility. They had the ability to fly and could thus escape if their lives were in danger. This part was not too much of a problem as Feng Yun himself had the soul bone artifact, the Falling Heavens Wings which could help him fly. But the usage of this was limited and thus he had to keep the eagle on the ground for as long as he can. The eagle also possessed astonishing offensive power and its feathers were practically almost as hard as steel. Its defense was hard to crack as well. But despite this, Feng Yun knew that killing the eagle could be done.


    He had just sat there waiting, resolutely prepared for the eagle''s coming. Soon enough, his waiting ended as he heard a cry that sounded through the skies. It seemed to cause vibrations in the forest below and most of the beasts that used to have hideous expressions now turned terrified. It seems that they had acknowledged this legendary bird of the skies as their sovereign. They would all bow their heads and not dare to keep an arrogant complexion when this lustrous and almost divine creature appeared, carrying with it the weight of the skies. A flash of green cut apart the clouds that surrounded it, revealing a terrifying presence to those that noticed it. Feng Yun himself had completely opened his eyes and exited his cultivation after hearing this cry. He smiled coldly and leaped to his feet.


    The eagle''s speed was truly too terrifying. The cry had appeared loud from over a few miles away but this eagle had crossed the distance connecting her to her nest in about a few seconds. The eagle stopped only when it neared its nest. As it slowed down, Feng Yun was able to make out its features. Monstrously huge, green feathers with tinges of purple surrounded it and piercingly cold eyes invaded the atmosphere, making it seem like a divine deity was looking down upon the insignificant populace. It looked powerful...incredibly powerful. Feng Yun was excited and even began to leak out some killing intent, which was very quickly noticed by him and recalled back. He didn''t need to mask it much however, as the eagle had already noticed that a tiny presence was lingering around its nest. Anger flashed through its eyes as it realized that the intruder might be in possession of her eggs. She wondered exactly who would dare to be so audacious that they would risk offending her, the queen of the forest? In her huge beak hung the carcass of a large saber toothed tiger. Only, this monstrous beast was incredibly large with a pressure emitting Yuan Energy even in death. Blood leaked out of a large incision made on the tiger by the eagle''s beak. The tiger was most likely the food planned for the eggs, which were close to hatching. Feng Yun noticed this large tiger even when it was currently in the air and secretly lamented, this eagle truly is formidable. It actually managed to subdue a tiger of that size. Furthermore, the aura it leaks out even in death appears to be almost on the same level of the Green Fanged Eagle. He didn''t have time to think about it anymore as he noticed the Green Fanged Eagle swoop down to drop onto her nest.


    Feng Yun didn''t hesitate and immediately pulled out his Overlord Heaven Piercer katana as well as integrating his Dragon spirit. This Green Fanged Eagle was much more formidable of an opponent than Zhou Yanling despite their cultivation levels being similar. The Green Fanged Eagle possesses much more combat experience and ferocity. It was far superior to Zhou Yanling. Therefore, Feng Yun didn''t dare to be careless. He immediately brought out all his spirits with the exception of the Void Universal Manual, which possessed no combat abilities except for the trapping of souls. However, that could only be used when the body was dead. The eagle arrived with astonishing speed and at the base of the nest. Its eyes swerved towards the nest of the eggs, making sure they were there. Her eyes showed relief upon seeing their familiar green eggshells but turned vigilant in an instant when she noticed a different presence inside her nest. She let out a sharp cry, bellowing with all of her might. The cry seemed to express, Get out of my nest or I will slaughter you! Feng Yun seemed to notice this and exploded out of the nest with a burst of Yuan Energy. He let out a cold smile when seeing the Green Fanged Eagle, who appeared to be very shocked that it was a human that had dared to intrude on her nesting grounds. She let out a scream of indignation and fury. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes and said,


    "Since you want to die this badly, this one shall grant you your wish! I''ll be honest with you, I wish to kill you and take your special body, but I shall do so honorably. So, let us begin." He then leaped off the ground, with all of his power erupting forth like a surging volcano. The Green Scaled Eagle seemed to understand the intention of the boy with her Xiantian level intelligence and her eyes flashed with cold light. She would not go down today without a fight. Even though she could tell that the boy in front of her was indeed extraordinary, she had a lot of confidence in herself and had no doubt that she could kill a boy only twelve years old! The eagle reacted with an even faster speed than Feng Yun himself. Her long beak thrusted towards him with a startling power and Feng Yun found himself only able to dodge in time before some of his chest clothing got snagged by the beak. Looking with astonishment at the eagle, Feng Yun''s gaze sharpened quickly. The eagle swiped its beak to the right to knock the clothing away. It looked with disdain at the young boy facing her. Never had she been treated with this much disrespect before! All of the animals in the forest bowed down to her but this boy here was so arrogant, coming into her nest and thinking he can do whatever he wants!


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    Feng Yun didn''t mind the slight gash that the eagle made on his chest. The wound was merely superficial and could not cause much pain anyways. He instead chose to activate his martial arts to the max power. Lightning elemental Yuan Energy could be seen tracing along the finger tips of Feng Yun''s left palm, which wasn''t holding the Overlord Heaven Piercer katana. The Green Fanged Eagle seemed to raise its eyebrows, aware of the power that fist could contain. But it still didn''t shy away and chose to block the incoming strike. Feng Yun''s foot movements shifted as he ran and twisted towards the eagle, which viewed all the moves occurring in front of her with careful deciphering. As soon as he got close to the eagle, he leaped up and appeared to be prepared to throw the fist at the eagle''s forehead. The wild bird in return flapped her wings forward and an incredible burst of energy invaded the atmosphere striking against Feng Yun''s attack, attempting to counter it. Feng Yun coldly smiled and then activated his Wind Transferrer spirit ability. The Green Fanged Eagle realized something was wrong when she noticed that the boy she was fighting was no longer in front of her. Could he have possibly run away? As if he read her thoughts Feng Yun''s voice sounded from above,


    "Hmph, I would never escape a confrontation! Raiding Thunder Palm!" The fist from Feng Yun slammed down from the air aimed directly at the eagle''s cranium. The eagle, with its extremely astute senses noticed this at the perfect timing and gathered its wings up to block it. It had incorporated Yuan Energy into its wings when it blocked the oncoming attack for extra defense. Feng Yun found that his attack felt like it had hit a rock wall.


    "Tch" Feng Yun retreated several steps in the air using the Cloudscale Sect evasion arts. He was evidently a bit upset that his attack did not land but at the same time, he could not help but praise the bird for its reaction time. The eagle however had a grave expression, as if it had finally met its match and decided to take its opponent seriously. The fact that Feng Yun even had an opportunity to strike, made her deeply disturbed. This boy''s strength isn''t small, but let us see if he can last against my true power!


    The Green Fanged Eagle flapped its wings heavily, creating gusts infused with Yuan Energy at an extremely fast rate. Feng Yun found himself being pushed back by the immense pressure that the winds carried. The Green Fanged Eagle increased the pressure of the winds and very soon, cuts began to appear on Feng Yun''s wrists which were blocking the brunt of the move. The attack was like a swirling vortex that would tear apart any who remained near. Many of the distant trees were cut down in an instant. The power that the eagle had displayed was truly terrifying. Feng Yun''s face became serious and gazed at the cuts on his arm for a moment before proceeding to meet the eagle.


    "Haha, you are indeed quite strong. I like that! I made a good choice in attempting to fight you! Come now!" Feng Yun said. The eagle snorted in disdain from hearing this comment and pushed forward with all its might. It''s agility was extremely fast and it appeared before Feng Yun in merely seconds. The latter had expected his however and had drew his incredibly strong katana to slice at the attack that was being directed at him. The eagle''s talons were stronger than steel knives and created large sparks that flew everywhere when it clashed with Feng Yun''s sword. Of course, the Overlord Heaven Piercer was not that weak and Feng Yun activated Sword Blood Gravity. The blood from his cuts, although small, gathered together to form a gravitational field which oppressed upon the eagle. She was shocked from the amount of pressure that was being unloaded onto her body. Even though her body was supposedly as strong as steel, even she could not withstand that strong of an assault. Her spine bent forward and she let out a slight groaning sound. Feng Yun knew it wouldn''t last for long considering the eagle''s strength. He slashed his sword at the eagle with a great elegance and beauty that could not be matched. The sword lashed out with such speed that the Green Fanged Eagle could not avoid it.


    CLANG!!!


    The sword clashed against the steel like skin of the eagle. Feng Yun secretly exclaimed in astonishment that the feathers on the eagle were really too strong. But, he resolved himself and pushed his sword to strike further. The eagle let out a loud cry as it felt its skin begin to cave in from the pressure that the sword was giving.


    "Haaa!!!" Feng Yun let out a shout as he sliced through the tough skin on the eagle. Fresh blood poured out from the clean incision made on the eagle. At the same time, the eagle regained its ability to resist as the Sword Blood Gravity dissipated from the air. The eagle shouted furiously and launched a powerful slash with its talons. Feng Yun saw it coming and attempted to block it with the back of his sword, but he had underestimated the power that the eagle put into its talon strike. It could be said that the eagle was completely enraged and would not spare any ounce of effort to kill Feng Yun. The talon strike shot straight at the sword and an explosion of Yuan Energy triggered, making him fly back more than ten meters while crashing into many boulders in the same process. He eventually stopped crashing and landed in a boulder''s center. He spit out a mouthful of blood and struggled to stand up. He could tell that he was suffering from internal injuries and if they weren''t treated quickly, it could result in death.


    Feng Yun grimaced from the pain. This eagle truly possessed indomitable offensive power! He found himself unable to take one of the attacks at her full strength. He truly needed to go all out. As he was thinking about this, the Green Fanged Eagle had caught up to him and descended on Feng Yun''s position. It''s expression was still full of rage and indignation as well as the burning desire to kill the boy in front of her. It raised its claw to attack the severely injured Feng Yun. The latter only looked up with an expression of arrogance and his eyes seemed to glow with excitement.


    "Hmph, I would love to fight with you for more time but unfortunately, I have a time limit. Plus, I have to stabilize this son of a bitch." As he said this, the aura around Feng Yun began to turn black. A terrifying presence replaced the original seemingly weak aura and the blackness surrounded his whole body. The Green Fanged Eagle found herself being chilled to the bone. Was this truly the power of a young twelve year old? Feng Yun spoke once more with arrogance in his voice,


    "Now...let us see who comes on top!"

 Dominating the Skies

    Hey guys, sorry for the late update! I was having trouble with the sudden snowfall that has come in our area. It keeps pouring down and so far, about two feet deep! It is pretty damn weird, so my internet was shut down for a while. Luckily, it came back later and I can now update this chapter. Also, my midterm scores came in and I got in the high nineties! I am quite happy. Once again, thanks for reading my story and enjoy!


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    Feng Yun merely stood, there, eyes blazing with darkness, the pure embodiment of terror and death. The Green Fanged Eagle in front of him felt bad vibes coming from its bestial instincts and unconsciously took a step back. This aura was something she was completely unfamiliar with and thus, she felt more terror from the confusion that grew in her heart. This boy...just how many trump cards does he have up his sleeve? She was curious, but also hesitant to fight against him once more. After all, she had no idea the capabilities that Feng Yun could display with this unfathomable power! If, perhaps, this power was strong enough to overwhelm her, then she would have no way out. The Green Fanged Eagle possessed high intelligence and could immediately tell that the losses would be higher than the gains. What was important was that she get her eggs and fly out of the forest! She glanced at the eggs near her before resolving herself. The boy couldn''t fly so it wasn''t as if he would be able to stop her from evading him.


    The Green Fanged Eagle made a smart decision and was able to narrowly miss a cut that Feng Yun had attempted to make while she was in deep thought. The black aura that swiveled around his sword continuously threw itself at her and made attempts to touch her. It''s speed was not to be underestimated. That black aura is truly dangerous! It looks like the darkness element yet was much stronger than the darkness element. She didn''t know what to make of it, which scared her. After all, most beings are afraid of the unknown. The Green Fanged Eagle took the chance that appeared when Feng Yun tried to recover from his sword lunge to flap her wings backwards towards the direction of her eggs.


    Very quickly, and with precision, her talons grew ever closer to the eggs. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes through the black aura that covered them. He could see through the eagle''s plans easily. It obviously wanted to make a run for it with its eggs. However, was running away from a person like Feng Yun really that easy?


    The Green Fanged Eagle''s talons skimmed over the multitude of eggs in her nest before grasping them firmly, but with a gentleness accompanied with it. The eggs were grabbed and the Green Fanged Eagle prepared to escape the site. She gazed at Feng Yun in an expression of triumph as if it had won the battle. However, there was not the slightest bit of disappointment in Feng Yun''s eyes. Instead, he held a very charming and all-seeing smile filled with pity.


    "Hmm flying...that would indeed be troublesome...if I couldn''t do it myself as well." Feng Yun''s back rippled and out came a pair of unfurled wings, blue and gold in all its glory. It seemed to give a feeling of dominance and sovereignty, as if the world should bow down to it. The pair was large and extended outwards beyond Feng Yun''s back seemingly unfazed at the Void aura that incessantly pounded against it. The Void aura had found an artifact it deemed appropriate to devour, but unfortunately it was not so simple. The wings clearly possessed more power than the Void aura and suppressed it with ease. With that, the Void aura seemed to stop its attempts to devour the Soul Bone Artifact and changed its direction toward the Green Fanged Eagle, who was still in a daze from seeing those wings.


    It honestly didn''t have anything to say. It was so shocked that it felt its blood start to boil just from the sight. It got an extremely powerful feeling from the wings that seemed to make even her want to bow down in submission. This power, these wings...they surely must have belonged to a great ancestor of birds! The Green Fanged Eagle felt an immense pressure from this and further intensified her efforts to escape. It could be said that she was more sure than she ever was before that she mustn''t cross this boy. To gain such a powerful Soul Bone Artifact, his strength would have to be incredible! The Green Fanged Eagle had lost most of its confidence in being able to defeat Feng Yun and looked straight ahead, at the horizon, flapping its wings upwards toward the skies.


    "You think I will let you get away?" Feng Yun flapped his own set of wings, which in comparison to the Green Fanged Eagle''s wings were holy. His speed was greater than the eagle had thought. With the strength of a sovereign level Soul Bone Artifact, how can it not possibly catch up to the eagle''s position. Every gust of wind that went by his face made him grow ever closer to the eagle. The eagle grew even more terrified in her heart.


    If she could not fly fast enough, she would be completely massacred!


    Feng Yun frowned slightly as he began to notice that the Green Fanged Eagle had made changes in its flight pattern. The Green Fanged Eagle was making it quite difficult to catch her with the constant movement that led deep into the forest, to the high clouds in the sky. All this time, the eagle had never wavered and Feng Yun was growing increasingly impatient. He could not chase her forever.


    "Five Azure Pillar Strike!" Instantly, five blue pillars of light struck out from the wings that incessantly flapped about. The energy generated by the five azure pillars was absolutely terrifying and could not be measured. Plus, the attack carried a large area to control, how could the Green Fanged Eagle possibly avoid it.


    The Green Fanged Eagle, who was frantically twisting itself in all different angles, noticed the changed and glanced backwards. What she saw completely scared her shitless. The five azure pillars were so close to her and emitted strong bursts of energy that could probably fry her completely if she was to be hit directly. The Green Fanged Eagle knew that it was too close to her for her to completely avid it so she had to at least minimize some of the damage. The eagle made a sharp turn at the last moment before the pillars of light struck it.


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    BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!


    Four azure pillars filled with blue energy struck the eagle head on and practically impaled several of her organs. The remaining pillar that did not hit her had soared off into a mountain, completely detonating the peak. Now, all there was left was a large crater on the top. The eagle gave out a cry as it began to lose control of its body. It could not execute complex flight patterns anymore to try and avoid Feng Yun. Very quickly, she dove down and sheltered her eggs with her chest, trying her best to remove damage to the eggs themselves. Her descent was inevitable and she dropped to the earth like a meteor.


    BOOM!


    Her large body made a large sound that reverberated throughout the mountain range and forests surrounding it. The Green Fanged Eagle was not in a good condition and thus, large amounts of blood poured out of it. One of its lungs had been punctured severely, its right wing had been torn apart, it was missing part of its left eye and a small hole seemed to cross her heart. She had fatal damage done to her by the Five Azure Pillar Strike yet she still remained defiant and tried desperately to cling onto life. It lifted its head with effort and dragged its body upwards. It seemed to be limping and scars were present all over its body. It let out a sharp cry that was filled with remorse and hate. It seems that it had already resigned itself to its fate. As it should, because its injuries were utterly irreparable and the only path was death after this.


    Feng Yun landed on the ground directly facing her, eyes clashing. She left her eggs on the ground a meter behind her and stared at Feng Yun, anger and rage clearly expressed. It seems she wasn''t mad about her now inevitable death, but rather the fate that her eggs would be subject to after she was gone. It was evident that Feng Yun would not let them go. He looked at her fierce posture that was filled with pride even on the brink of death and the eggs behind her and slightly sighed, feeling admiration for the bird he had tried very hard to defeat. He slowly said,


    "Your actions are truly admirable. Your motherly instinct and tenacity all has me completely dumbfounded. I will tell you what, because I respect you this much, I shall not touch your eggs let alone extract them. I shall only take you. I give my full word." Feng Yun said this genuinely and with the most serious of expressions. The Green Fanged Eagle seemed to loosen up a bit in relief and believed this young and "innocent" child''s statement. She walked forward slightly and emitted a strong Yuan Energy from her body. Though she was happy that her eggs wouldn''t be harmed, she still wished to fight until she was dead rather than just wait for it to arrive. Feng Yun smiled at this and unleashed the Void aura out of him. He was covered in the same black aura as before. The Green Fanged Eagle seemed to show a wry smile, that showed she was terrified of the thing yet it didn''t matter as she was going to die anyway.


    Feng Yun leaped forward with his sword in hand and dragon spirit physique covering his body. He wished to give face to this great bird queen and use his full strength to win the battle. Void aura seeped out of his sword and struck outwards at the eagle. It took a few steps back before unleashing a torrential rain of talon strikes, each one exquisite and powerful to the extent that even Feng Yun wouldn''t take it lightly. Inwardly, he lamented, this eagle really is powerful, She is able to fight at a good level of strength despite her injuries being so severe! He lashed out with his sword while constantly dodging the incoming talons that incessantly poured over his body. The eagle attempted to back away from the lunge and evaded the strike. Suddenly, the Void aura traveled out of the sword and formed a straight arrow of darkness that shot straight at the Green Fanged Eagle. It was not able to recover from its surprise and the arrow shot straight through the chest.


    The eagle seemed to be shocked at the pain. She never would have imagined that the power that the boy wielded could be utilized in such a way. It was incredibly strange and unreal! However, the Green Fanged Eagle still had one remaining trump card left up her sleeve. She affirmed her resolve and lifted her claw. The claw then sliced at her throat, leaving behind a large mark. The blood poured out of it and gushed relentlessly. However, its direction began to stop moving downwards and instead merged together to form lines on the Green Fanged Eagle''s neck. The lines were quite intricate and resembled a bright red bird as they finished. Feng Yun was shocked. What sort of technique was this. She couldn''t be attempting to commit suicide would she? Suddenly, the blood stopped flowing entirely and what replaced it was power. Complete and pure power. A red aura began to envelop her and blood could be seen running down her face like tears. It was quite monstrous and the power it possessed was no joke. Just as Feng Yun was wondering what it was, a voice came in.


    "Shit...how the hell? Feng Yun, you need to get away as fast as possible!" Warden''s voice came like thunder. Feng Yun concentrated his thoughts into a reply.


    "Warden, what the hell is happening here?" Warden hesitated slightly and was silent before responding.


    "This eagle...appears to possess...a divine ability!"

 The Scarlet Phoenixs Vow

    Whew, this chapter took quite the effort to make. I was pretty happy that I got to work on this chapter since I have Monday off because of snow days. Oh man, I am so not psyched to go back to school. Well, it is inevitable. Anyways, enjoy this chapter!


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    Feng Yun did not reply to Warden''s comment due to the impossibility of it happening. However, he was forced to accept the truth because the energy being emitted by the Green Fanged Eagle was not that different from the Beserker Devil divine ability that Mo Han possessed. The exception being that the type was completely different. But just the feel, was enough to make Feng Yun instantly more cautious.


    "I never would have expected that this eagle would use ''that method'' to get the divine ability and still succeed!" Warden mused to himself. Feng Yun naturally heard this and quickly questioned him.


    "What do you mean by ''that method''? The Green Fanged Eagle isn''t supposed to have a divine ability. I read it in the books. If it had a divine ability, then it would not have been this close to extinction!"


    "Well, that is indeed true, but in some cases there are exceptions."


    "And what is that exception."


    "Well, if a beast and another beast do that thing between a man and a woman, there is a chance for the beast that has lower power to receive power from the higher level beast. In this case, what was gifted was a divine ability. However, keep in mind that this method is extremely hard and it doesn''t work all the time. The transfer of power is luck-based only. This sort of method also allows the sharing of cultivation, special body physique or even bloodline!"


    "So it was something like that. But...doesn''t that mean that the Green Fanged Eagle in front of us has a mate that is much stronger than it?" Feng Yun''s face began to turn solemn as he made the connection and he realized that he may have run into a problem.


    "Ahh...yes that is true indeed. Furthermore, since this divine ability belongs to the mate, then the mate should be a noble beast from the Immortal Fiendlands. Why it moved, I have no idea. So, I estimate it''s strength to be of at least the Truth or Tyrant Realm." Warden finished his conclusion.


    "..." Feng Yun was utterly speechless. To have a background such as that, could it be that he provoked someone that he shouldn''t have? By fatally injuring its mate, that noble beast shouldn''t take it lightly. In fact, worst case scenario is that it hunts him down until it finds him.


    "Shit, should I retreat and instead escape from the scene or should I proceed with the job?" Feng Yun was in conflict with himself.


    "It is not hopeless. You should kill this eagle fast and steal her blood. After that, it is best to bury it under layers of rock and stone. Wash off the blood everywhere as well. Furthermore, adding to your young appearance, even if you somehow meet the mate, he will not think that you had anything to do with her death. What twelve year old can match a master of the sixth layer of the Xiantian Realm? But of course, you first need to deal with the divine ability in front of you." Hearing this, Feng Yun glanced upwards, almost forgetting that he still had an opponent who had not died yet. She had eyes that had turned bright red and her aura surged forward, clashing tightly with the defense that Feng Yun had put up. It was not easy and Feng Yun appeared to be in a bad spot. The fire Yuan Energy appeared to explode from her mouth directly at Feng Yun. The latter was shocked as he had never thought that this divine ability of hers could let her control the elements! Feng Yun could materialize a bit of lightning, but that was only because the Dragon Inheritance Manual permitted it. He could only truly materialize the elements into its true form if he reached the level of the Truth Realm. Feng Yun didn''t dare to block it and without hesitation, he activated his Wind Transferrer ability and landed a few meters away from the flame.


    Sweat dripped down his face because that encounter had been too close. The flame tongue that had surged toward him actually possessed a frightening speed! He did not have time to contemplate as a hurricane of flames flew at him, being materialized by the power of the Green Fanged Eagle''s wings. The hurricane seemed to be alive, with its flames dancing through the air and the countless strands of Yuan Energy flashing towards him. The hurricane contained what looked to be thousands of flame tongues which were all incomparably powerful. They also covered up a large surface area which made it extremely difficult to evade. Feng Yun brought out his katana and hacked away at the flames at the same time injecting water Yuan Energy onto the blade''s tip so as to alleviate the power being thrown at him. At the same time, he brought out the Void element from within him and willed to eat up the flames. However, he had forgotten that his Void aura was quite weak at the moment and could not be compared to Truth level opponents.


    The Void aura struggled to swallow the fire energy that flew into its mouth but the more it accumulated the more it got full. The Green Fanged Eagle noticed this and doubled its efforts to fill up the Void element. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes. Shit, this thing actually has a limit to the amount of elemental energy it can absorb? He received a bad premonition from the current situation and hurriedly attempted to draw the aura back into his body. Unfortunately, it was too late and the Void aura began to emit moaning sounds. It seemed to try to expand but it could not. Then, a fiery red color emerged in the center and spread outwards. Feng Yun realized what was happening and jumped backwards.


    BOOM!!!


    The Void element internally combusted detonating the entire substance. Of course, Feng Yun could make more with his body but he was quite surprised at the development of the situation.


    "It seems that the Void element is of no use in defeating this divine ability." Feng Yun glanced at the tyrannical hurricane of flames only a few feet away from him and struck out with his sword. The flames were rapidly cut down by fast and intensive sword strokes that seemed to cause ripples to appear in the atmosphere. However, the flames would gather back and recombine in the massive hurricane. The flames swept themselves together and continued on its course towards Feng Yun. All this time, the Green Fanged Eagle was controlling it, but with great difficulty since the power was not her own.


    "Why didn''t this eagle use the divine ability in the beginning of the battle?"


    "This divine ability does not belong to the Green Fanged Eagle''s bloodline. Naturally, if she uses it, there is bound to be heavy consequences. In this case, its quite fatal. If she used it before, she had a certain chance of dying. However, now that she knows that she is going to die anyways, there is nothing to lose. Not only that, the element that she has the most affinity to is not fire, but water." Feng Yun nodded his head at Warden''s reply. That made more sense. Feng Yun gritted his teeth. He would have to use the higher tier skills he had in order to dispel the hurricane. Problem was that they costed too much Yuan Energy.


    Feng Yun charged lightning Yuan Energy into his palms and circulated through the rest of his body, traveling past the dantian as well as his meridians. Once he had gathered enough Yuan Energy, he decided to execute the move. The clouds began to grow darker as and thunder crackled along them. A heavy aura descended upon the battleground and made even the now transformed Green Fanged Eagle very cautious.


    "Hell Thunder Dragon''s Descent!"


    A dark silhouette resembling that of a dragon descended from the clouds like a royal deity. The dragon was huge and contained a massive amount of power. This dragon was the very definition of a godly being, its eyes looking down upon the world with a pride and arrogance that seemed to shake the hearts of those who looked upon it. Though it was only an incorporeal image, it still had a terrifying presence and shocked the eagle out of its wits.


    ROAR!!!


    The dragon gave a mighty roar as it flew down at an amazing speed like a bolt of lightning, throwing itself straight through the hurricane of flames, its full power exploding forth upon touching the flames. The lightning Yuan Energy swallowed the flames and engulfed it in its aura. Soon, the hurricane dissipated as did the dragon. That was the third chapter of the Dragon Inheritance Manual for you, Feng Yun thought. He kneeled on the ground slightly, his face somewhat pale. The Green Fanged Eagle was no better. It had coughed out a large amount of blood and the fire Yuan Energy it was releasing had dimmed slightly. It looked with shock at the boy kneeling on the ground who had shattered an attack from a divine ability belonging to her very own mate. Of course, the power was much weaker when being used by the Green Fanged Eagle but it still held astonishing capabilities! The Green Fanged Eagle had hoped to take the boy out with it but it appears that this boy was too strong for that.


    It began to sink down into the ground, its body becoming heavier by the second. It''s eyelids drooped with tiredness and a sense of happiness to be released from the pain. The only regret she had was that she could not see her children grow up or even hatch for that matter. She glanced towards the boy who had defeated her. Her gaze intensified on him and Feng Yun stared right back. There were words that were unspoken but both knew what the other was trying to communicate. Feng Yun would honor his promise and leave the eggs alone thus leaving the Green Fanged Eagle in peace. The Green Fanged Eagle could not help but think of her mate, the majestic bird that ruled over many skies, a nearly incomparable existence. The flames that danced on top of his back and his overwhelming power was what had earned her mate the respect from the other noble beasts of the Immortal Fiendlands. The Scarlet Phoenix was known throughout the world. It was surprising that a divine beast such as the Scarlet Phoenix''s very own mate would be here, in a desolate forest such as this one. Why would she not be in the Immortal Fiendlands? The Green Fanged Eagle closed its eyes and its breath began to cease. It had finally died.


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    Feng Yun stared at it for a while before the urge to vomit blood overcame him. A large mouthful of blood came pouring out with no reservations whatsoever. He had been holding back his internal injuries during the fight but he now felt the need to let it out. Feng Yun had truly been done a number on by that eagle. In the end, he had won the battle, but it had truly been tough. He had enjoyed every point of the battle however and even received some rewards. Excitedly, Feng Yun forgot his internal injuries as he made his way towards the body of the eagle. He took out a vial from his Void Universal Manual and held it to the eagle''s chest. He then made a medium sized incision and watched as the blood poured into the vial. It came a bit slowly at first but then gradually flowed faster and eventually filled the whole vial. The amount of blood was enough for him and Xia Qing to advance their cultivation by a layer. The blood was extremely valuable and could not be wasted.


    He placed the vial back into his Void Universal Manual and looked at the body of the eagle. It was stained in blood and reeked of torn flesh. He brought the body to a lake to wash it of stains and smell so that if the mate came to look for it, he would not locate him based on smell. After a few minutes of constant washing, he brought it once more back to the original location of the eggs. Feng Yun dug a hole in the ground sufficient to hold the massive body of the eagle. After that, he covered the hole under layers and layers of dirt. He had made sure that there were no bloodstains in the battlefield at all. As for the eggs, the were placed near the grave of the mother. Feng Yun didn''t plan to take the rest of the body of the Green Fanged Eagle out of respect. The eagle had allowed for his training to make massive progress and stabilize his Void aura considerably. Not only that, he was able to experience a great life and death battle. He took one last glance at the spot where the body was hidden before leaving towards the camp. He did not look back a single time for fear of seeing the eagle''s mate right behind him. All was silent on the battlefield after he left and not a single beast that heard of the battle dared to come forward.


    IMMORTAL FIENDLANDS


    Two men, both being approximately middle aged appeared to be conversing together in a friendly fashion. One of them wore a fiery red robe and seemed quite handsome with his red hair while the other onesitting across from him had a white robe and a somewhat normal facial appearance. The white one had a smile on his face as he asked,


    "Haha, Brother Scarlet Phoenix, it has been a pleasure to see you after a long time my friend. I assume you should be heading back to your wife now?"


    "Ah yes, Brother Black Salamander. I haven''t seen my wife in a while and I best be heading back. After all, my children are to be born soon." The red robed man replied with a smile. He seemed to be with glee about his incoming children.


    "Haha, then good luck. Say hello to your wife for me."


    "I will indeed...eh?" The red robed man suddenly frowned. Black Salamander was confused, why did Scarlet Phoenix''s expression just change.


    "Brother Scarlet Phoenix, what is wrong? Did something happen?"


    "Yes, I believe so. You see, I placed a formation on my wife such that if she ever used my divine ability, I would immediately know. But, she wouldn''t do that unless she was absolutely sure she was going to die." Scarlet Phoenix began to grow worried and had a bad premonition. Black Salamander''s face also turned pale. In a whispering voice he said,


    "But your wife cannot handle the divine ability without sacrificing her life force. Even if she did indeed face a great expert, I am confident her evading abilities should have been able to get her out of trouble. But for her to use the divine ability means that..."


    "Damn it! Someone tried to kill my wife. I need to get back...now! I''m terribly sorry for the abrupt ending to our meeting, Brother Black Salamander. I need to go help my wife!" Scarlet Phoenix''s expression turned ugly.


    "Do you need me to come with you?" Black Salamander nodded his head and offered a suggestion.


    "No", Scarlet Phoenix said evilly. "I will teach whoever dared to mess with my wife personally, who exactly it is they are offending!"


    The red robed man transformed into a humongous fiery red bird, its size utterly unbelievable. The pressure it gave off was not something that any person could just casually confront. The Scarlet Phoenix flapped its wings and instantly covered hundreds of kilometers. Soon, he was far from the Black Salamander''s range of sight. It did not take long before the Scarlet Phoenix reached the location where his wife was supposed to be. He transformed into his human form and inspected the battlefield. There were signs of destruction and chaos where he stood. He was already feeling sick. This confirmed that his wife had indeed gotten into a fight. He looked around and noticed that there was slight gusts of wind left from when the Green Fanged Eagle had taken off into the air. The Scarlet Phoenix noticed this and nodded his head. The opponent must have been stronger than she had expected so his wife had decided to flee with the eggs. However, just as he noticed his wife''s gusts of wind, he also caught on to another remnant of the gusts. Strangely enough, the gusts were not his wife''s. Flight, the Scarlet Phoenix thought. The enemy was capable of flight.


    His expression turned solemn. If the enemy could fly, then that was a problem. They were either a Truth or Tyrant Realm expert or they possessed a wing type Soul Bone Artifact. The latter scenario seemed too unlikely so Scarlet Phoenix decided it was most likely that the attacker was of the same realm as itself. They had to have extended their battle to another location. He spread out his sense to encompass the whole entire forest. After a minute of searching, he found another scene of chaos and battle and immediately headed there. What he saw scared him even more than the previous battlefield. This was because he noticed the intense fire Yuan Energy lingering in the air and concluded bitterly that his wife had indeed used the divine ability. He knew clearly what the outcome would be if his wife used it and tears streamed down his face. He went into a frenzy.


    "WHERE IS SHE?!" A massive fire pillar erupted from the man''s body burning the entire forest in an instant as well as all of the beasts that resided within it. He looked around, his eyes completely red from anger. He was an exalted noble of the Immortal Fiendlands, a divine beast. The number of people who would dare offend him were few. Even understanding that, the assailant still pursued his wife? Unbelievable! The Scarlet Phoenix''s rage was overflowing and the killing intent showering over every living thing, making them appear like ants.


    SWOOSH!


    The divine beast turned around and heard the sound that came out of nowhere. Then, the earth a few feet near him began to cave in, revealing a large hole big enough to store a large amount of something. The divine beast''s eyes flashed and he walked over to the hole. It seems the hole had been revealed by the fire pillar he had released upon the forest. He carefully gazed at the insides of the hole and what he saw shocked him. There she was, with her green feathers slightly ruffles and holes in her body, his wife. The Scarlet Phoenix shuddered for a moment before realizing that the body inside the hole was indeed his wife. He carefully dragged the body out of the pit, his eyes completely dark from the shock.


    "Chun''er, it is truly you? You...are dead? How...Who killed you? AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!" The Scarlet Phoenix let out a roar so loud that even people over a few kilometers away could hear it clearly. Tears streamed down his slightly handsome face and his hands delicately stroked the beak of the eagle. After a moment, noticed something out of the corner of his eye. They glowed green and were very large. His eggs, his children were actually alive! He ran over to his eggs and brought them close to the eagle while crying.


    "At least my eggs are spared. Oh my god, how are they spared?" He hugged the eggs close to himself, as if they would disappear if he didn''t. Very quickly, his gaze turned from sorrowful, to an expression full of coldness. Even the eggs could feel their father''s radiating aura encompassing the entire area. The temperature turned up quite a lot. He calmed down a bit and stroked the eggs with compassion. He smiled coldly and said,


    "Shhh, don''t worry. Father is okay. Father will go avenge your mother and slaughter the person who killed her. From the looks of it, she shouldn''t have died too long ago. I will find that person, and then I will burn all that they care about!" The Scarlet Phoenix''s words carried a conviction that seemed unshakable. He brought out a interspatial material to store his eggs safely and prepared to leave. In his eyes carried a coldness that could frighten even the most mentally strong of people.


    "Wait for me, arrogant idiot. You have made me pay attention to you now. Do not think that I will let you escape my grasp so easily. Once I find you, you will die the most painful death one could ever experience." The Scarlet Phoenix muttered under its breath before transforming and riding the air once more.

 Properties of the Eagle Blood

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    Feng Yun had no idea of the events that had transpired when he had returned to his camp. The matters of the eagles had long since left his mind. However, he still remained slightly worried for that noble divine beast that was the mate of the Green Fanged Eagle to come and hunt him down. Of course, he had sufficient cover if the beast ever did try to investigate the killer. He was twelve years old and at the third level of the Xiantian Realm. This sort of strength would normally never be able to match up to the Green Fanged Eagle, whose cultivation was at the sixth level. Naturally, Feng Yun had methods and martial arts that could upgrade his strength to face opponents that were three levels higher than him but others did not know that. Hence, he held an advantage. Not only that, he had only told a select few about his adventure into the woods. Even the ones that knew would not even stop to think whether Feng Yun had been the culprit. He had a good alibi. He still had a bad feeling however, that eventually, the beast would find out about him and try to kill him.


    Shaking his head and clearing it of the matter, he returned to camp. Upon reaching there, it was already evening and the many mercenaries had already went to dine. The atmosphere was filled with the shouts and noisy laughter of men celebrating together. Campfires had been lit up and the smell of roasting meat wafted over to every tent in the vicinity, drawing people closer until a large number of them had arrived. Feng Yun himself wasn''t hungry however. He had just fought and his blood still boiled from the fight he had engaged in mere moments ago. Instead of joining the others to go eat, he sat down in his tent and cultivated silently, reflecting on the experiences and strength he gained from the recent fight. He spent quite a long time thinking and made significant progress towards the cultivation of his sword techniques. Even though he possessed an amount of combat experience from his previous life that many would be envious of, it was still not enough. He could not use the laws of his previous world to define this one. There were many things in this world that defied common sense, beings that defied common sense! Therefore, it was better to forge new combat experiences. Only by doing so would he upgrade his techniques to a higher level.


    After reflecting for a while, Feng Yun exited his cultivation session and moved to find Xia Qing. He assumed that she would still be cultivating and attempting to break through to the third level of the Xiantian Realm as she was having trouble previously. Sure enough, she was there exactly as she was when Feng Yun had left. Her brows were crunched together and a slight frown emerged on her face. It seems that she was struggling a bit with the process. Feng Yun knew he shouldn''t disturb her cultivation session so abruptly else it would cause harm to her body. Instead, he decided to emit Yuan Energy fluctuations from his body in a vibrant manner such that Xia Qing would notice it of her own accord and release herself.


    WOOSH WOOSH!


    The energy unceasingly flew out of his palms and enveloped her body, offering a warm yet strong aura. Xia Qing''s eyes flickered slightly, her body seemingly having noticed the change that was happening around her. After a minute, the Yuan energy that she was circulating through her dantian came to a gradual stop and her beautiful eyes flew open. She looked around and saw the handsome young boy who was her childhood friend right in front of her. Her eyes revealed surprise and confusion. She could tell that the matter that Feng Yun wished to disclose to her was important else he would not have interrupted her cultivation. After all, she was at a critical point in her cultivation where she could break through to the third layer of the Xiantian Realm. This chance would pass soon if she didn''t take it. If not, it may take even more time to break through. She gazed at him expectantly waiting for him to speak. He smiled and said,


    "Xia Qing, you appear to be having trouble breaking through to the third layer."


    "Indeed, I just can''t seem to generate enough Yuan Energy for the condensation in my dantian to occur. Does you disturbing me have anything to do with that by any chance?" Her eyelids flickered incessantly as if expecting a positive answer.


    "Your eyes are spot on. When I went hunting in the wilderness earlier a few hours ago, I has a fortuitous encounter. I met with a Green Fanged Eagle!" Feng Yun smiled brightly with satisfaction. Xia Qing was shocked. She too knew the significance of a Green Fanged Eagle as well.


    "A Green Fanged Eagle? Was this a matured Green Fanged Eagle?"


    "Yes it was, but I managed to kill it after exhausting a lot of effort. I even obtained the blood of the eagle as well!" Feng Yun took out one of the vials from his Manual and showed it to Xia Qing''s whose eyes were bright once more out of the realization.


    "Feng Yun, this is...this is incredible. You managed to defeat that famous beast? Furthermore, you even found it. I have read that it is extremely rare!"


    "Yes yes, it was a lucky encounter. I have brought this vial of blood to you so you can have a higher chance of making a breakthrough. I too can most likely break through to the fourth layer as I have an extra vial." He handed the vial to Xia Qing, who gazed at it in her hands with an astonished expression. She turned to Feng Yun and thanked him sincerely for the gift. He merely waved it off and said that it was a trivial matter.


    "After all, we are companions to each other. How can I not take care of you as well?" Feng Yun then left the scene to go cultivate the blood himself. He truly wished to see what sort of capabilities the blood possessed. Entering his tent once more, he sat down in a meditative posture, circulating the Yuan Energy through his entire body, providing a warm and refreshing sensation. After a few minutes of settling in to the cultivation session, he took out a second vial filled with the blood of the eagle. He held it in front of his head, pondering the step for using the blood to enhance his cultivation.


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    "Hmm, I believe the book said that warriors back then would take the blood and pour some water to dilute the taste as well as make it easier to consume." Feng Yun grasped a pitcher of water that was lying near him and carefully poured a few trickles of clear water into the vial. The water fused with the blood, making the original blood red color start to lighten up a bit. He then carefully raised the vial to his lips and downed the contents in one gulp.


    GURU GURU GURU!


    The entire vial was empty after a few seconds and Feng Yun placed the vial down. He licked his lips with an estranged expression on his face. Evidently, he had found the taste a bit weird and hard to ascertain. He forgot abut the taste after remembering that he had only a limited time to fully absorb the effects of the Green Fanged Eagle''s blood. He seated himself into a meditative posture and once more circulated the Yuan Energy through the bridge between his dantian and meridians. This time however, the feeling was much different. He felt a slight tinge of pain run through his muscles as his body began to undergo a change. He was filled with endless vigor and his heart rate increased rapidly. He gained a slight green tinge to his skin color and the amount of Yuan Energy accumulation grew over time. It felt very good and gave him a calming feeling. He could feel his muscles growing in strength and his body being cleansed of impurities.


    Soon, his dantian had become full and the Yuan Energy pumped into his veins, filling it to the brim. he had accumulated enough energy to break through. Feng Yun crunched his eyebrows together so that he could concentrate better for this was the point which required the most focus and control. He spiraled the energy into a vortex within his dantian and waited until it absorbed everything. Then, with utmost precision, he gently released the energy outside of his body, becoming much more powerful by the second. Faint distortions in the atmosphere could be felt as an incredibly strong Yuan Energy assaulted the air. The assaulting wave was like a terrifying wave that would not calm down. However, the wave did indeed gradually calm down after it lost its fuel. Feng Yun stood up and clenched his fists with satisfaction present on his face.


    Xiantian Realm Fourth Layer!


    He felt much more powerful than he had before. His strength had made a qualitative leap. The Green Fanged Eagle''s blood had transformed his body such that he had more Yuan Energy reserves than most cultivators at his level. Furthermore, he felt extremely pure and clean. His body was untainted and contained no scars, his skin appearing to be as smooth as silk. His body had no impurities in its system and he was extremely healthy. This transformation could only be described as...shocking! The Green Fanged Eagle''s blood had truly done wonders for his cultivation. Walking out of the tent, he surveyed his surroundings and found an extremely large boulder that likely weighed up to half a ton. Feng Yun leaped up to it and decided to test his strength against it. The boulder had a lot of mass and would take some effort for any other cultivator besides Feng Yun himself at the fourth layer.


    He drew his hand back and charged rich and thick Yuan Energy into it. The palm gave off waves of power and could not be underestimated. When he had charged a sufficient amount, he thrust it at the boulder, fingertip first and collided with the rock''s heavy surface. One would expect Feng Yun to be clutching his hand at the moment from the sheer force that the boulder contains but on the contrary, the opposite happened. The boulder shook for a few moments from the impact, its massive volume attempting to resist but they were futile. The surface of the rock began to crack slowly and soon, five long cuts extended themselves around the boulder, splitting through it like butter. The five individual pieces all fell to the ground, making large holes as they hit. Feng Yun''s hand was not even the slightest bit injured. Rather, it still glowed with that holy white aura. Nodding with satisfaction at his new power, he left the area and headed over to check on how Xia Qing was doing.


    When he arrived there at her tent, he noticed that the same aura that had appeared around himself, was appearing on Xia Qing, except to a lesser extent. Evidently, she had managed to make a breakthrough as well. She opened her eyes and smiled when her gaze landed on Feng Yun. Xia Qing stood up and strode over to Feng Yun, exclaiming in happiness.


    "Feng Yun, I managed to make the breakthrough!"


    "I see that. Great work. Coincidentally, I managed to make my breakthrough as well."


    "Oh really. Damn it, the gap is getting bigger and bigger." She muttered softly to herself and seemed to be pouting. Feng Yun fortunately hadn''t heard it and moved on.


    "Have you experienced the benefits of the Green Fanged Eagle''s blood yet?"


    "Oh, not yet! I should try it." Xia Qing stood up from her earlier position and stretched her sore limbs, tired from the constant position she had been trapped in for the last couple days. She threw a fist in midair and was shocked to see that there was a large boom that accompanied the fist. The punch was clean and full of great technique. Feng Yun found himself nodding in approval. For Xia Qing, the effects of the eagle blood were about the same as Feng Yun''s. Only, since Feng Yun''s cultivation base was higher, the blood assisted hi to a larger extent. Xia Qing reeled back with wide eyes.


    "Oh my god, the effects are amazing. My muscles are much stronger and my skin is a lot tougher! Even my punches come with more power." She seemed very excited about the new adjustment.


    "Yeah, it is quite amazing isn''t it. With this, both of us are more than qualified to pass the cultivation test of the Holy Continental Academy entrance exams."


    Xia Qing nodded her head as realization dawned upon her. Anticipation was present on her face.


    "Now that we have broken through our respective layers, it is best we rest for a bit. We will be continuing the journey soon." Feng Yun left with those final words and went back to his tent. He was quite satisfied with the outcome that had come of ingesting the blood of the Green Fanged Eagle. His strength had upgraded another level. He wasn''t in a rush to get to the next layer of the Xiantian Realm so quickly. He would rather just wait and consolidate his power more before cultivating.

 Kaidu Mountain Range

    Later the next morning, Feng Yun and Xia Qing were instructed by their peers to resume their journey. Some time had passed and they had been held back slightly because of the bandit attack. Though this was the case however, it was not completely out of expectations. Dong Fuzhen had accounted for possible factors that may hinder the journey and this was one of them, except he hadn''t expected it to be this large of a threat. With the bandit attack now quelled, it was safe to go on.


    Feng Yun had decided to travel with the 5th Battalion despite numerous invitations from Dong Fuzhen to sit with him as a personal guest and commander under him. Feng Yun had kindly refused saying,


    "I am much more comfortable with the people of the 5th Battalion. If you''re worried I will place special preference on them, don''t. I work well in a group that I have been a part of and is familiar with. To put it simply, better efficiency. I will pay attention to the rest of the mercenaries if that''s what you want." Eventually, Dong Fuzhen had given in to Feng Yun''s wishes and allowed him to remain with the group. Not that he needed Dong Fuzhen''s permission to do whatever he wanted.


    The group went on and regained their original strong mentality and determination. After surviving this sort of ordeal, they felt that there couldn''t possibly be anything that could be worse than what they saw before. Of course, this was completely untrue. On this journey, there was something even more terrifying.


    Meanwhile, Feng Yun mostly relaxed and conversed with his battalion about the matters of the world. He found talking with others a much easier source for learning of important matters than merely reading it in a library. Reading ten thousand books truly is not equivalent to traveling ten thousand Li. He learned from them many things, such as the royal families of the respective countries. He learned of the many talents that existed within them and the fame that they had gained from their exploits. What his battalion couldn''t tell him much about however, was the Mystic Sacred Realm. When asked they said,


    "Those guys are the weirdest out of all of them. They are the overlords of the continent and possess unfathomable power. However, most of their activities are shrouded in secrecy. They usually don''t make a public appearance. Cultivators of the Mystic Sacred Realm are separated from worldly affairs and focus their whole lives on cultivation. They don''t really care too much if countries invade and attempt to conquer each other. The only time they act is when someone openly challenge their strength. The Omni Beast King of the Immortal Fiendlands did this and was ultimately defeated by the Hundred Stars Adjudicator as you have probably heard of." Feng Yun was filled with a lot of curiosity towards this seemingly neutral country. He would have to visit it once he was powerful enough. Supposedly, it was a place of congregation for cultivators everywhere. If that was so, there had to be a good environment for cultivation.


    As they moved on and talked about the various matters of the world, they didn''t realize that they had traveled quite a long distance. They also didn''t notice the gargantuan mountain range entering their line of sight until the pressure came. The mountain range gave off a feeling of danger, as if merely stepping on it could spell death for you. It scared the mercenaries who had begun to feel confident that hey could make it through the journey. The peaks were far higher than the clouds that hid them. It was impossible for the cultivators below to see them even with their enhanced vision. Suddenly, the mercenaries heard an ear piercing shriek resound through the air from the mountain. This further spooked the Death Singer Mercenaries more and a few younger ones came close to pissing in their pants. Feng Yun''s face turned grim. Even the conversations had completely died down. There was a solemn atmosphere that materialized with the appearance of these mountains. Feng Yun leaped up to Dong Fuzhen''s side, who was staring at the mountains in silence.


    "Chief, what is this place?"


    "This...my friend is the Kaidu Mountains."


    "The Kaidu Mountains?" Feng Yun knew about much of the places in the continent due to him having memorized a few maps. However, he had never heard of this mountain range before. This made him curious and a bit wary of the unknown danger.


    "This place gives a vile feel to it. Dong Fuzhen, do you know if we can avoid it?" Feng Yun got bad vibes from the aura it was giving off. This mountain range likely contained unspeakable dangers. Unfortunately, Dong Fuzhen shook his head.


    "I too would love to take a different route, but this is the only path that we can take. If we were to go around the mountain, it would take up to a couple extra months to reach Azure Sky City! Those two Zhou clansmen have a set date and will not like it if we try to change it. We will have to go through."


    "This is madness. They can wait for another couple of months can''t they? This mountain could very well jeopardize the safety of the mercenaries." Dong Fuzhen looked at him and sighed.


    "Not everyone is a noble like you Qiu Yun. We must get the money in order to survive. The faster the better. We will have to brave the danger. I will tell my men to be on high alert." Dong Fuzhen of course knew that the boy before him was a noble even though he didn''t know his true identity. Feng Yun sighed and shook his head. He didn''t feel like arguing anymore and went back to his battalion. When he was asked by the other members and Xia Qing, he told them what Dong Fuzhen said. The reactions were quite diverse but all of them agreed that it was not too good of an idea to go through the mountains. However, they could not go against the orders of the chief and thus they had to go.


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    As all the battalions were informed of the chief''s decision, the Zhou clansmen heard about the mountain rang as well. They looked a bit worried as they heard the name of the mountain range. Zhou Yanling looked at her grandfather and said,


    "Grandfather, is it that mountain range where my ancestor had traveled and was nearly killed?"


    "Yes, it appears so. We are actually going through this mountain range! Well, there is nothing we can do about it. We have an appointment with the young master of the Du Gu clan for your engagement that you absolutely must arrive on time for. If the worst case scenario happens and the mercenaries are thrust into mortal danger, we will abandon them and find another mercenary group to hire! They are not worth our lives."


    "But Grandfather, what about the Truth Artifact? I must recover it else Father will be angry! Also, I need to get revenge on that brat Qiu Yun!"


    "The Truth Artifact cannot be compared to your life, it is inconsequential. I will persuade your father to lighten the punishment on you. As for Qiu Yun, he will die anyways in the Kaidu Mountains. It is inevitable. Do not worry. While they are dying, we will make our escape." Zhou Yanling was hesitant to abandon her revenge plan but she slowly nodded her head. She knew the dangers of the mountains as well as her grandfather did. Thus, she wasn''t going to argue with him. She took delight in the fact that Qiu Yun would inevitably die without her raising a finger. She smiled evilly from the thought of this.


    KAIDU MOUNTAINS


    A large cave could be seen on the top of a mountain, looking incredibly dark and eerie. It gave off a dangerous and thick killing intent. It was so powerful that just a slight ripple could probably cut a whole forest down. At this moment, the cave was shaking uncontrollably and  tremors could be felt all over the mountain. The cave which was originally dark now emitted an awe inspiring light that was so bright that it could blind anything that came near. The cave began to break off rocks from the pressure that was being displayed.


    The ground gave way under the enormous pressure and the area under the cave caved in. The cave had completely collapsed and now only a pile of rubble could be seen.


    Amazingly, an object stretched itself above the rubble. The object was full of hairs and had pink colored palms. It resembled an arm. Suddenly, the rubble shook as a body flew outside of it. It was enshrouded in a holy light and seemed completely cleansed. The figure was over five meters tall and was covered from head to toe in hairs. It had two feet and two arms and intelligent eyes that showed wisdom. The beast resembled a monkey very much. The colossal monkey looked around and reached its hand into the ground. With a sharp jerk, it pulled a large spear from the rubble. It glowed as well and complemented the monkey quite well. The monkey sensed the changes within itself and gave a large beaming smile that seemed slightly crooked.


    "HAHA, YES! I, the Great Devil Ape have actually broken through to the Tyrant Realm! With my new strength, there is almost no one that can match me in the Kaidu Mountains. With an enhanced body given to me by the heavens, I can withstand long period battles and even experience a greater increase in physical strength. Truly Truly bloody good!" The Great Devil Ape raised its head to the heavens and laughed maniacally. Then, its eyebrow twitched as it sensed everything in the mountain. It noticed a very strange thing when it surveyed the whole mountain.


    "What''s this? A group of Xiantian Realm cultivators? Hmm,  to train and stabilize the new power in my blood, I am required to engage in slaughter and absorb their essence. I have a great idea! I shall find these humans and I shall slaughter them. By doing this, I should be able to stabilize the aura in my body. You know what? I am also quite hungry from secluded meditation. I will eat them as well." The ape then began to depart going at a very leisurely pace as if the actions he was about to commit was of no matter to him. He would engage in a slaughter and no one could stop him.


    Unfortunately, Feng Yun and the others had no idea of the carnage and slaughter that would commence soon.

 Unavoidable Trap

    Feng Yun and the others had no idea of the words and thoughts of the Great Devil Ape due to the major distance. They did not have the capabilities to be able to sense the ape. Although this was true, they still could feel the ground shaking beneath them and the massive power erupting forth from some unknown location on the mountain. Everyone looked down instinctively to see that the rocks were jumping up and down from the pressure. Many found it quite hard to stand properly and sometimes slipped. Only after a few minutes did the shaking calm down.


    Though it was over, it had still left a negative impact on the army. They all looked at each other with fear in their eyes and their weapons trained at whatever may appear from the unknown wilderness. They were clearly suffering from paranoia. The mountain had given them much to be frightened about and every sound that was made would prompt fifty heads to turn in that direction. Some of them had even stifled their pace a bit, making the journey seem to go that much slower. Feng Yun sighed as he saw the reactions of the army to the wilderness. Dong Fuzhen saw it too. How could he not? These were his troops which he was supposed to command as the chief and thus he had payed careful attention to every move that they had made. Upon seeing their silly actions, he too let out a sigh and looked over at Feng Yun. The latter nodded his head at Dong Fuzhen, as if prompting him to say something.


    "Oi, you guys. What the hell are you doing? You are cultivators, dignified individuals possessing strength far beyond the level of ordinary people. An earthquake and unfamiliar surroundings has got you this spooked? Ridiculous! Cultivators are supposed to take risks, do what others cannot, and attempt to reach the level that can stand alongside the heavens! Do not be cowards, do not burrow into holes in an attempt to escape reality! Accept it and grow stronger with the new experiences. We are Death Singer Mercenaries, we fear nothing!" Dong Fuzhen''s voice carried a great amount of force and persuasion to it. The army was woken up from their stupor and stared blankly at Dong Fuzhen for a moment, registering the words he had said into their heads. They began to nod their heads and felt great shame at their earlier behavior. Such a cowardly attitude was not worthy for a cultivator! Raising their heads, their hearts became steeled and firm. They moved forward at an even faster pace than they had before. They were much more determined compared to the attitude they displayed at the beginning of their ascent up the mountain. Feng Yun was surprised. He had never thought that Dong Fuzhen''s words could hold this much persuasion and power to them. Even he himself felt moved by the speech.


    Zhou Yanling and Elder Zhou heard the commotion and stuck their heads outside of the carriage that held them. Elder Zhou snorted as he listened to the words spoken by Dong Fuzhen. With an arrogant tone he said,


    "Not bad charisma to be a leader. However, the things he spouts are ridiculous. Fear is something you will learn to have in this mountain if you haven''t learned it already. With this sort of ignorant attitude, he will definitely die here. In fact, even he himself doesn''t believe in the words he spoke. Death Singer mercenaries, hmph, they are merely a big faction in a Second Class City. Their strength is worthless in comparison to those monstrous beasts in the Kaidu Mountains!" Elder Zhou''s eyes turned dark as if he was remembering something rather unpleasant. Zhou Yanling shook him out of his silent state and the two turned their gazes back into the carriage.


    With the newly regained motivation, the speed at which the group traveled was several times more than before. They did not pay too much mind to some of the light disturbances that came across their group and thus, they were able to make sufficient progress. However, they still had a lot of distance to cover. If they kept going at the same pace that they were going at now, then they could probably be out of the mountain in a couple weeks. If they suffered a large setback, it would probably be dragged out to one month. The Kaidu Mountains was one of the major obstacles in the journey. If they managed to get past this boundary, then the rest of the journey would go by much easier. With that thought in mind, the group moved on.


    They began to observe their surroundings and saw that there were many plants and herbs that they had never seen before. Half of them were things that they could not identify. Feng Yun took them along just in case they became useful later. He could also sell them for some good money if need be.


    The outline of a cave could be seen as the group moved increasingly forward. It was incredibly tall, about five meters in height, and was covered in gray rocks. The cave exuded a great amount of pressure and danger was spelled to those who remained outside. The army felt very uncomfortable. However, the effects were even stranger for Feng Yun and Xia Qing. The two could feel their Void element surge from within them and long for whatever it was that was in the cave. It was almost as if it was calling to them. Driven by curiosity, Feng Yun wished to explore the cave and find out what treasures may lay within its boundless darkness. Xia Qing too felt the urge to see what was in there. Perhaps it was an object that could help them raise their cultivation?


    Dong Fuzhen stared grimly at the cave in front of them and could tell that it was no ordinary cave. It likely possessed something so extraordinary that it could exude a presence of this much strength. In the end, he too was curious but he was also cautious. He sent all of his commanders in alongside with him, including Feng Yun. Xia Qing stayed behind at the orders of Dong Fuzhen despite her unwillingness. The five commanders entered the cave with caution and all of their protective treasures by their side, ready to be activated should the exploration turn to be fatal.


    Their footsteps were quiet and careful, as if they might disturb something if they made even the slightest bit of noise. Dong Fuzhen''s eyes were sharp, scanning everything along the darkness and surveying the area before moving on. Their enhanced eyesight allowed them to see in the dark to a very good degree and thus they had minimal difficulty in seeing. As they got closer, a bright light began to become apparent to the group. It glowered with a rainbow like color and grew ever brighter as they neared it. One of the commanders grew excited and even forgot his silence, exclaiming with joy.


    "Haha, it is a great treasure for sure. With the level of brightness it is glowing with, it must be heavenly. I must have it!" The commander, driven by avarice, charged into the deeper parts of the cave toward the bright glow without hesitation.


    "WAIT! Do not be driven by impulse you fool!" Dong Fuzhen yelled at him but the man would not stop to ponder Dong Fuzhen''s words. He quickly neared the bright glow. Soon, his figure was no longer present in their line of sight. He had ventured too far into the darkness to be seen. The rest of the commanders frowned. They hadn''t expected such an outcome. Waiting for their missing commander to come out, the other four waited. After what seemed like a whole ten minutes, Dong Fuzhen grew worried.


    "Something''s not right. He should have reported back to us by now." Feng Yun nodded his head. The commander should have let out a sound or alerted the other members that it was safe to go in. The fact that he hadn''t was very strange and involuntarily gave the other four a sense of caution in their hearts.


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    Dong Fuzhen could not bear the dead silence and waiting anymore and decided to speak.


    "We cannot wait here any longer. The four of us will venture down the cave to search for Qing Xin. With more people, it will be easier to avoid trouble." Qing Xin was the name of the commander who ventured through the cave. Feng Yun felt slightly uneasy with the judgement that Dong Fuzhen made. The Void element within him would not stop surging and was like a restless sea at night when the moon was up. The other two commanders besides Feng Yun seemed apprehensive as well, but not for the same reason as Feng Yun. They had pure caution and fear. They had no reason for it, it was just instinctive. However, they all knew that they could not just abandon a comrade and leave him for dead just because of fear. The group sucked in a huge breath of air and took a step further into the darkness. Using the momentum of the first step, they moved on to the second and third and eventually their steps turned into a light walk. All of Feng Yun''s senses were focused on his surroundings and he spared no energy to make conversation with the scared commanders in front of him, who seemed to need something to take their mind off of the current matter.


    As they traveled, the darkness seemed to stretch on forever. It was as if there was no end to the long trail that they traveled down. They all knew however, that they would be coming to a stop soon. They sensed a wall at the end that clearly marked the end of the trail. They also sensed the orb of light that had attracted them and dragged Qing Xin into the dark hall. They couldn''t make out its details but they could feel the great undulations of power that erupted forth in the form of waves every couple seconds. The purity of the energy was enough to make Feng Yun clutch his head a bit from exhaustion. It seemed to have high potency and could not be underestimated. If it truly was a treasure, then it would be no doubt a heavenly one! Suddenly, Dong Fuzhen spoke, his eyes flashing sharply.


    "I can sense the treasure clearly but I can''t sense Qing Xin. I don''t know what has happened. Proceed with the utmost caution." He warned the rest. Feng Yun already knew and had prepared the Void element in his palms ready to explode outwards if a conflict arose. They walked forward for about one more minute before entering a large circular shaped area. The wall in front of them was the end and there was nothing beyond it. They had reached the end of the cave trail. In the center of the room laid an orb of light that shone with bright luminescent colors. They were all dumbfounded by the level of purity it possessed. Dong Fuzhen walked forward to touch the item. Feng Yun and the others followed behind hi, curious to know what was the identity of the treasure. Dong Fuzhen''s eyes shone with a fervent glare as his hands hovered over the orb. Then, he grasped the orb tight in his palm. The light on the orb dimmed a little as it twirled about in the palm. Once the light had completely dimmed, what was left was only a regular looking ball with some runes inscribed within it. The power had completely dissipated and its current status was akin to that of a normal rock. Feng Yun and the others were shocked. They had believed the orb to be a treasure of great value but instead, it was merely a piece of normal rock with some runes on it. One of the commanders managed to stutter,


    "This...This, orb, is a completely useless piece of trash?" Not only him, everyone else was thinking the same thing. Feng Yun calculated quickly in his head. Why would there be a rock that was inscribed with runes and had a bright glow if it had no value? Suddenly, the realization came to him.


    "SHIT! We need to get out of here, NOW!" He yelled at the others with a crazy expression. They all looked at him with confusion. Why was he telling them to go now? Suddenly, a maniacal laughter invaded the atmosphere. A monkey the size of half a meter walked out from behind one of the rocks, clutching its stomach in a way that suggests it had been trying to hold its laughter. Feng Yun and the others narrowed their eyes at the seemingly harmless monkey and unconsciously drew their weapons. Feng Yun especially felt caution towards this monkey. It appeared to be the source of the Void element''s relentless surging! All of a sudden, the monkey began to talk!


    "HAHA, sorry sorry! I didn''t mean to laugh at you. I was just feeling the urge to laugh after seeing this kid finally figure it out!" The monkey was speaking fluently with the group and had no trouble communicating. What was amazing was that this shouldn''t be possible unless the beast was of the Tyrant or Truth realm! Dong Fuzhen sucked in a huge breath as he said,


    "Who exactly are you?"


    "Who am I? Well, isn''t that now the number one question on the list today? Hm, I am the Great Devil Ape!" Everyone felt col sweat run down their spine. The Great Devil Ape was supposed to be a very powerful beast that had the potential to become a Tyrant realm beast! Dong Fuzhen was shaken with fear. He managed to stutter,


    "G...Great Devil Ape? Then, adding to the fact that you can speak the human language, that means you must be of the T...Tyrant realm correct?"


    "Hoh, you''re not that dumb. Though, that kid figured out what this place was quicker than I did." The monkey stared at Feng Yun with a wide evil smile that gave shivers down his spine.


    "I don''t seem to understand. What has the lord intended by placing the fake orb of light in this cave? And did you perhaps see our friend Qing Xin?"


    "Isn''t it obvious? If you''re looking for your friend, you must look to the skies in order to know." Dong Fuzhen looked up and at the same time he did, a drop of blood fell onto his cheek. He stared in shock at the scene currently painted on the ceiling. Blood continued to rain from the ceiling as a body could be seen currently impaled to it. The body''s expression was one of pure terror and contained a familiar face that everyone in the group knew. The body was that of Qing Xin''s. Dong Fuzhen looked at the body with pure shock before turning his gaze away towards the seemingly harmless monkey in front of him.


    "Lord, why would you do such a thing? As I seem to recall, our Death Singer mercenaries don''t seem to have offended you before haven''t we?"


    "Tsk Tsk. See, it is not about grudges. Rather, I require you to die in order to stabilize my raging power that has been awakened from my breakthrough. It is a necessity. I''m sorry but such is the way of life. You must die today!" Dong Fuzhen tuned out of the conversation upon hearing the word ''die''. His eyes were almost devoid of expression. He seemed to have lost hope.


    "But...But how did you know that we would come here?"


    "Haha, you see I have been watching you guys ever since you''ve walked into the mountain. After you guys is the army you have outside the gate." The monkey licked its lips in anticipation. Feng Yun suddenly stepped forward and said with a solemn expression,


    "Dong Fuzhen, can you not see. This cave, it was all intentional. This cave, the fake treasure, everything was all set up." Dong Fuzhen looked at him, realization dawning on him.


    "Then that means..."


    "Yeah. We have been caught in a trap."

 Which One Of You Killed My Wife?

    Dong Fuzhen looked as if had lost all hope of coming out of the cave alive. Truth be told, Feng Yun currently had a very solemn expression on his face. He didn''t have much odds of surviving this encounter as well. The monkey all the while was cackling with laughter, clearly amused at the turn of events.


    "Holy crap, and here I thought humans were dumb. It appears they''re even more dumber than I thought. They are also weak. Jeez, how did us magnificent beasts come to be hunted by these weak humans?" The monkey droned on and on and its arrogance seemed to soar to the heavens. Feng Yun sighed, exasperated by the behavior but inside, he was calculating all the methods of surviving this catastrophe.


    Could he escape?


    Completely impossible. Absolutely no chance at all. Even if he used his Falling Heavens Wings to blast a path out of the cave and try to escape, the monkey could clearly fly as well. He would only be inviting his own death if he did so. The monkey, although currently in a small form, was not to be underestimated. That was clear when the body of Qing Xin was posted on the ceiling, blood dripping out of his corpse.


    Could he reason with the monkey?


    Difficult, extremely difficult. It was unlikely that it would just let a specific person go. It needed to refine the blood of people it killed in order to stabilize its aura. If it didn''t, its power would grow unstable and thus its future accomplishments would degrade. The monkey wouldn''t let that happen over a group of humans. Feng Yun wracked his head for a way but he could not find one. If...If there was some sort of lucky encounter or person that could fight it, then Feng Yun and the others could use it to escape. However, what beast of such power would just willingly fight the Great Devil Ape? Feng Yun decided to go with the second option despite the low chance of success.


    "Great Devil Ape, with your awe inspiring power is enough to topple mountains and even make the heavens jealous of your talent. Please, minor people like us are not even worth your great gaze. Ai, to consume us would be a stain on your hands!" The monkey turned its gaze sharply to Feng Yun and a faint smile appeared on its face.


    "I AM awe inspiring aren''t I? I induce fear into the hearts of whoever meets me. No living being under heaven can even look at me without paying respects! Even those divine beast bastards from the Immortal Fiendlands will eventually have to bow down to me!" The monkey droned on and on and a feeling of disgust replaced its smile when it spoke of the divine beasts. He seemed to have a large enmity with those people. Feng Yun''s eyes turned cold as he realized his ploy may work. He continued his flattery.


    "Indeed, you are completely correct. The divine beasts are just crap compared to me. However, as for letting you go...hm, that isn''t really n option for you. You see, I desperately need your flesh and blood. I don''t think a puny insect Xiantian realm cultivator like you can afford to make a bargain with me!" Feng Yun inwardly cursed. This monkey wasn''t as dumb as he thought it was. He knew that upon reaching the higher realms, beasts could gain an intelligence almost on par with humans; he never thought it would be at the level where they could scheme as well!


    "Mighty beast, I must implore you to let us go. There are many cultivators on this mountain who are traveling. Why must you take us? In fact, we are of a lower strength compared to the other groups on this mountain. Our flesh and blood lack the nutrients required to sate your endless hunger. Those other groups have more powerful cultivators and thus better effects on tempering your body. Rather than waste time on us, you should be heading over to them before they leave the mountain so that you can eat them. At this moment, they could be exiting right now. You may regret choosing to eat us instead of those travelers!" After hearing this, the monkey seemed to hesitate. Shock rained down upon it as it contemplated the meaning of Feng Yun''s words. It extended its divine sense outwards toward the army waiting outside. Indeed, it thought. Most of the army consists of lower tier Xiantian realm cultivators.


    "They definitely aren''t enough to sate this great ape''s huger for flesh and blood!"The monkey seemed to realize that it could be filled up eating these people. Instead, an evil smile broke out on its face.


    "Child, you are completely correct. Your flesh and blood isn''t enough to satisfy me." Feng Yun felt joy rising up in him. Is it possible, would they be spared? His thoughts were shattered in an instant.


    "However, that doesn''t mean I will just let you go. Your scheming is quite good. Only problem with it is...you didn''t account for the fact that I love killing humans." The monkey''s words brought a wave of despair to the remaining commanders. With a solemn expression on his face, Feng Yun prepared to unleash his Falling Heavens Wings at any moment. It seemed that talking had reached its limit. The monkey was going to kill them no matter what they said. Feng Yun exchanged glances with Dong Fuzhen and they both nodded their heads. They prepared to escape with all of their might.


    "Now, the talk was interesting and all, but I am getting impatient. I need o kill some humans. So, won''t you die for me?" The monkey smiled evilly and suddenly, a transformation began to occur. The monkey was growing larger and larger by the second, it muscles expanding and its facial features growing older. It height grew to at least five meters. It had black hairs that stretched outside of its body. It looked like a truly terrifying creature!


    The monster stared down at the commanders with looks of disdain and a loftiness as if it was king of the world. Feng Yun did not hesitate to activate his wings regardless of whether people saw it or not. He didn''t have time to worry about anything else. He needed to grab Xia Qing and escape this place! The azure gold wings flashed outside of his back and expanded themselves before the audience. Then, with a great speed, he activated his ability.


    "Five Azure Pillar Strike!" The beams of azure light emerged from the wings and burst outwards toward the monkey. The Great Devil Ape raised it eyebrows in surprise and lifted up its palms to block the attack. The Five Azure Pillar Strike was indeed powerful, but how could it possibly match up to a Tyrant realm cultivator. The palm completely obliterated the pillars of light into pieces. Feng Yun had used the opportunity to escape at the top of his speed. The monster looked on thoughtfully for a moment.


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    "So this kid possesses a Soul Bone Artifact! This is quite a gain! If I steal that artifact and refine it, then I may be able to make my strength jump further." The monster was infatuated with the wings and chased after Feng Yun. He had completely forgotten about Dong Fuzhen and the other commanders who were still alive.


    "Not good, its chasing Qiu Yun out of the cave. That is exactly where the army is. If the army encounters this beast, they will be massacred for sure." Dong Fuzhen had a pale face filled with exhaustion. He worried for his army and Feng Yun, the one being chased down by the beast.


    Feng Yun as having a hard time evading the Great Devil Ape''s pursuit. It possessed a great speed that could not be matched with ordinary means. This was true since it was of the Tyrant realm. The gap continued to close in further as the ape flew towards him.


    "Crap" Feng Yun whispered. The ape was way too fast. It was a whole realm higher than Feng Yun. How could it not?


    As Feng Yun flew at maximum speed, he neared the exit of the cave. A bright light welcomed him as he exited the cave. The first thing that met his eyes was the army of fifty men waiting right outside for him. Feng Yun''s face turned pale and he was horrified. If the ape met them, a massacre would begin! They had all been waiting on the commanders to come out and had eyes trained on the entrance. When they saw Feng Yun exit the cave, they had been ecstatic. They all prepared to welcome him back but Feng Yun cut them off.


    "GET OUT! GET OUT NOW! A TYRANT REALM BEAST IS COMING!" The words reverberated through the crowd and it took a few moments to process what exactly he said. Realization dawned upon them as they understood the implications if what he said. As soon as they were about to run, a loud voice came.


    "HAHA, you think you can run! You will all die today! Don''t even think about living through the next hour!" The cultivators all shook upon hearing these words and saw the great ape emerging from the cave. Their first thought was to run, and they did. Xia Qing was among the crowd and saw the ape. Shock flashed across her eyes as she stared at the beast. She had no idea that such a thing would happen. Feng Yun spotted her from the skies and swooped down to pick her up and leave. Unfortunately, the ape was faster.


    The Great Devil Ape swatted its hands across the air and a violent gust of winds cut at Feng Yun. The winds assaulted him with an extreme ferocity that could not be matched. Feng Yun was thrown back several meters with heavy injuries. He coughed out a mouthful of blood. He had suffered internal injuries during the exchange and was not in good shape. His speed was much less than what it was before. Feng Yun tried to sand up but an unseen pressure pressed down upon him, binding him in place. The ape walked over calmly and stared down at Feng Yun. Feng Yun shot a glance towards Xia Qing, who as still suspended with shock, to tell her to escape right this instant. She looked hesitant and shook her head slightly. Just then, the ape cackled loudly.


    "What an extraordinary fellow!You must have had a lot of karmic luck to escape from my clutches for this long. You also have a lot of talent too, to be able to reach the fourth layer of the Xiantian realm at about thirteen years old! Alas, you must die today to satisfy this one''s great hunger!" The ape''s palm raised itself upwards and prepared to strike down and deliver the finishing blow. Feng Yun gritted his teeth with anger. He couldn''t die here. He still hadn''t accomplished his goals, kept his promise with Yama, and lived life to the fullest yet. He could not resign himself to death. Feng Yun let out a roar at the ape and glared defiantly at the beast.


    "Hoh, such determination and fury! DIE!" The palm strike felt slow to Feng Yun. In reality it was fast but to Feng Yun, whose life was about to end, it was extraordinarily slow. Images flashed across his mind as he remembered the last thirteen years of his life as well as the other twenty seven years of his previous life. He waited for the strike to tear though his body. Strangely, the excruciating pain never came. He opened his eyes in confusion and gazed at the ape. The ape looked to be terrified and seemed to not pay attention to Feng Yun. The ape was looking out at beyond the mountain. Feng Yun followed his gaze and there, was an extremely large bird, much larger than the Great Devil Ape. It flew at paces that could not be kept up with. Even Feng Yun could not see it properly. The bird had red feathers all over its body and radiated fury. It emitted an aura of fire as if the world would burn from its gaze. Its eyes were sharp and terrifying. Feng Yun and the ape gaped at the sight. The ape even spoke.


    "Wait...no...that is....but, why the hell is that damn divine beast here? It wouldn''t come out of its home in the Immortal Fiendlands unless something happened! But...why is it coming here? As I recall, the Scarlet Phoenix never had any enmity with our mountain range. Uncle never mentioned any enmity." The ape was mumbling to itself but Feng Yun could hear clearly. A divine beast? Scarlet Phoenix? For some reason, Feng Yun received a bad feeling from the approaching beast.


    The Great Devil Ape walked forward, seeming to forget about Feng Yun. It stared intensely at the divine beast that was flying straight towards them. The red phoenix glared intensely at the ape and flew faster. Soon, in a matter of seconds, it was at the location of the mountains. The phoenix descended onto the ground and turned into a middle aged handsome male. It surveyed the battleground and its gaze briefly rested onto Feng Yun before turning back to the ape. The Great Devil Ape seemed to be angry as an unsightly look appeared on its face.


    "Why have you come, Scarlet Phoenix? This is not your territory! My uncle controls this area. I believe that you cannot step onto this mountain without his permission!" The Scarlet Phoenix seemed to ignore the question as it looked through the vast crowd of cultivators, looking intently at the bird. The man narrowed his eyes and a cold look appeared on his face. In a very firm voice that radiated fury he said,


    "WHICH ONE OF YOU KILLED MY WIFE?"

 Shaming A Divine Beast!

    The surrounding cultivators were confused at the words of the Scarlet Phoenix. His wife? Someone killed her? What was going on? Feng Yun was similarly confused and did not know exactly why the Scarlet Phoenix was talking about this. He still got a bad feeling from being around this bird however.


    "Scarlet Phoenix, what do you mean by ''killed your wife''? Could it be that a tragedy had befallen your family?" The Great Devil Ape narrowed his eyes. The Scarlet Phoenix seethed with rage and said,


    "Not too long ago,about a few days back, a cultivator or beast entered the forest I had designated for my wife. Apparently, they did not know whose protection it was under and attacked my wife for her blood!" The Great Devil Ape was shocked and pleased at the same time. It hated these divine beasts who got to live loftily in the Immortal Fiendlands. Feng Yun had a bad feeling about the situation. He recalled that he had gone to the forest and killed a Green Fanged Eagle but he had hidden it well and there was a low probability that the husband could have found it.


    "My wife was completely slaughtered and buried in the ground. I came only moments later but was too late. I have been tracking down the killer and pursued him to this mountain range. She was a Green Fanged Eagle!" That did it. Shock entered Feng Yun''s brain and he found it extremely hard to suppress the incredulous expression that was about to come onto his face. Xia Qing glanced at Feng Yun and quickly turned away. Feng Yun kept a straight face but inside, his heart was pounding. He hadn''t expected the Scarlet Phoenix to be able to find the corpse that easily. He calmed himself down. It wouldn''t be easy for the Scarlet Phoenix to be able to identify the killer. Feng Yun had a sufficient alibi and his cultivation was low. It wasn''t very likely that the bird would be able to find him out.


    "Whoever killed her, I suggest you show yourself right now. If you don''t I will find you either way." The whole crowd was silent as everyone looked at each other. The Scarlet Phoenix narrowed its eyes at this and killing intent rose from its body. It seemed to oppress the entire army.


    "If you won''t expose yourself to me, then I will start killing everyone in the army. One by one until they are all slaughtered! One every minute! I assure you, I am not in a good mood but I certainly have enough time to slowly torture your comrades. The time starts now!" With that, the man looked at the vast army with a glance that sent shivers of fear down their spines. They all felt a hidden pressure that seemed to dominate them like an oppressive mountain. All of them instantly realized that if they did not comply, then the things the man spoke of would inevitably happen. They all looked about frantically around the army. It seems the saying was true.


    "It''s hard to tell who has your back, from who has it long enough just to stab you in it." Feng Yun thought to himself. People who were originally noble and loyal would cower and resort to betrayal in order to survive. Feng Yun sighed. It seems there was no such thing as absolute loyalty in this world. Xia Qing threw a glance at him. She didn''t want to admit it but she didn''t like the fact that innocent people would die because of their actions. At the same time, she knew that if Feng Yun stood up, then he would inevitably die. She absolutely did not want for that to happen. Feng Yun was her eternal benefactor and best friend. How could she just let him die? Feng Yun saw all of this on her face as conflicting expressions went back and forth on them. Her originally youthful and beautiful complexion now turned a bit pale from fright. He shook his head slightly. Feng Yun suddenly coughed out a mouthful of blood.


    "Ha, it seems that karma really does exist. God damn it. I see, the heavens truly are pretty big sons of bitches. Or daughters...whatever. Well, I reap what I sow. I should take responsibility for my actions." Feng Yun began to laugh maniacally. The man in red robes turned his head towards the handsome young boy who had laughed. His eyes narrowed as he studied Feng Yun. He hadn''t paid attention to him before due to his fury, but he now surveyed the boy''s body. Suddenly, he withdrew his divine sense that was looking into his dantian in shock.


    "Xiantian Fourth Layer! Impossible! This child is not even a teenager yet! With his talent, he might have a powerful sect backing him up. With a sect backing him up, he will surely have a various assortment of treasures to combat my wife. Yes, that means...this boy is a suspect!" The Scarlet Phoenix thought about this and his gaze grew sharper and sharper with every look. Feng Yun saw this naturally but did not care. He was already about to die anyway, whether it be by the Great Devil Ape or the Scarlet Phoenix. He put on a sneer as he stood up with difficulty. The Scarlet Phoenix was shocked, this brat dared to mock him? The Scarlet Phoenix moved to interrogate him but Feng Yun raised his hand up in defiance. He still held a great smile.


    "No need for you to interrogate me. I''m sure you already know the answer. Yes, I am the one who killed your wife!" He yelled defiantly and without fear. The man''s face turned grim and fury seeped into his expression. Instead of yelling in anger however, the man began to cackle with insane laughter.


    "AHAHAHAHAHAHA! Yes, I have found you! I thought it would be harder than this but it appears as if I was wrong! Use hostages and it always works." The Scarlet Phoenix looked at him evilly as if it was imagining killing Feng Yun at the moment.


    "Hmph, what a shameless bastard! Your wife died with honor. She asked me to leave your eggs alive and I did so out of respect. Now you come here and hold a whole army hostage to lure me out. What shameless means. Despicable, dishonorable! Would your wife be satisfied with these means?" Feng Yun unleashed an onslaught of curses at the man to which the man''s face only darkened. It was as if a storm had replaced the man''s originally handsome face. His facial expression was full of ugliness and fury.


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    "Shut up! You will die anyway! It does not matter how I kill you as long as I eventually do it. Anyways, you must have used heavenly treasures to kill her. How can you call me despicable when you yourself use such means."


    "Despicable? ME? I don''t think you understand half the crap you''re saying, you burnt ass piece of shit turkey! I used my own strength and abilities to beat her. The heavens did not decree that she was to live and thus it was so! You think you can argue with such a decision with your shit strength?" Feng Yun''s curses came as a great onslaught to the stunned Scarlet Phoenix. The audience was shocked beyond belief. The boy had actually dared to call the famed Scarlet Phoenix...a burnt ass piece of turkey! This was something never before heard of! Most of them felt admiration for Feng Yun and silently agreed with his claims. Dong Fuzhen and the rest, who had just emerged from the cave, wore worried expressions in contrast. They knew that with Feng Yun''s continuous insults, he had no chance whatsoever of being spared by the Scarlet Phoenix. The man was red faced, almost the color of his robes. He had never experienced such indignation and insult before. All his life he had been treated as a beast of high value and esteem. Even the Omni Beast King would spare a glance at the Scarlet Phoenix. But here there was a Xiantian realm twelve year old boy calling him a simple turkey! Utterly outrageous!


    "You little son of a bitch! This elder is going to make it such that your mouth cannot spew any more crap first, then I will slowly torture you until you are begging for death!"


    "Haaa? Damn, your age truly has surpassed your looks by at least a couple thousand years. Old man you really have gone senile! Your idiocy has far surpassed the boundaries of that which can exist on this world. It is as if a chicken just decided to gawk at the heavens forever wishing it could fly!" Gasps could be heard among the crowd. Audacious! Brave and completely utterly audacious! Never before had there been a person of such audacity! Admiration was present in the hearts of all the people among the crowd. They had all decided that even if Feng Yun dies, they would forever remember him in their hearts. Xia Qing had forgotten her sad behavior earlier and was snickering. Dong Fuzhen even put up a wry smile. The Great Devil Ape had stared blankly when it heard what Feng Yun had said. Then, it began to laugh uncontrollably. It had shrunk to a smaller size and dropped to the floor clutching its stomach with laughter. It hated divine beasts for some reason and seeing one humiliated before his eyes with such insult brought tears of joy raining from his eyes.


    "This kid...this kid....hehe...is really amazing. What an admirable fellow!" The monkey managed to get out without laughing.


    What was especially funny was that Feng Yun had put the image of a chicken, the lowest of birds with the tyrannical greatness of the Scarlet Phoenix. The cultivators were all imagining a chicken version of the man just staring at the skies in awe. They could not hold themselves back and bellowed with laughter.


    The Scarlet Phoenix was no longer any more shocked than he already was. He had never expected this boy to humiliate him so much. And it was right before his death too! Redness flashing through his eyes he shouted in a commanding tone accompanied with a terrifying aura.


    "SILENCE!!!"


    The audience quieted down a bit but  still held smiles. Their backs were slightly hunched under the looming pressure and seemed very stiff. Satisfied by the silence, the Scarlet Phoenix spoke once more.


    "Hmph, at least you have a mouth to substitute for your incompetent strength. It won''t matter what you say. You will still die! Pay for killing my wife!" The Scarlet Phoenix yelled and charged towards Feng Yun. Feng Yun smiled wryly and prepared him for his inevitable fate.


    "Sorry, I''m afraid that killing him isn''t an option Scarlet Phoenix. This kid...has won my respect and thus, I shall keep him alive!" The Great Devil Ape once more transformed into its large awe inspiring figure and jumped towards the red robed man. In its hand appeared a black spear that caused waves of unrest to appear among the crowd. They all subconsciously retreated from the area and to a much safer area where they could view the battle. Feng Yun jumped back with all his strength. He did not expect this development to occur. He had thought that he would die in this moment but instead, the opposite had happened and he was saved by the beast he had least thought would help him.


    The monkey brought its spear out and jumped in front of the Scarlet Phoenix. The spear and the man clashed in which the result was a large explosion. Two figures jumped back from their respective positions. The Scarlet Phoenix had an angry look on its face.


    "Great Devil Ape! Why have you decided to hinder me? I believe you were initially trying to kill that kid before! Don''t tell me that you wish to make enemies with me of all people."


    "Your arrogance soars to the skies Scarlet Phoenix! I have hated divine beasts all of my life. Do you think that I will not hesitate to attack you? If it means making your calm and handsome face turn ugly, then protecting a human truly is worth it!" The Great Devil Ape was resolute as he said this and had no hesitation.

 Thats My Uncle!

    Hey Guys, I haven''t written comment like this since a few chapters before. I saw a few interesting viewpoints about the last chapter. I know guys, it wasn''t the best ever. Even I didn''t like it too much. It seemed kinda cheesy and there was just too much plot armor! But, I mean how else was Feng Yun supposed to get out of that situation. I can''t just make him erupt with the power to kill a Tyrant realm beast! That is absurd and absolutely wrong! So, best choice that would least incite the wrath of you guys, make the Great Devil Ape amused! Yup. Stupidest way ever but...eh, you can''t have it all. Gaining allies is good too.


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    "If it means your calm and handsome face turn ugly, then protecting a human truly is worth it!" The expression on the Scarlet Phoenix flickered and shock appeared for a moment. He had never imagined for the situation to turn out this way. It was quite ironic actually. The Great Devil Ape was the first one to try to kill him yet now, he was the only one who would help Feng Yun. The irony in this was spectacular! The red robed man''s expression reverted back to normal and he let out a cold snort.


    "Hmph, even if you have sought to help this pitiful human, do you truly believe that you can offer protection? You have only recently broken through to the Tyrant realm yet I have been among the Truth realm for many years! My cultivation isn''t something that you can suppress with your current power." On the Great Devil Ape''s face grew a large grotesque smile. It was filled with overwhelming confidence and no fear.


    "Oh? I really don''t know about that. Sure your cultivation is of the eighth layer of the Tyrant realm. But did you really believe that I would challenge you without a proper plan?" The Great Devil Ape produced its black spear, clad in a powerful killing intent. It seemed to emanate an aura of having killed countless beasts and cultivators, saints and demon. The spear caused surprise to emerge on the Scarlet Phoenix''s face. He now looked as if he had aged quite a bit. A stern look now appeared upon his face. There was also a little extra paleness added to it.


    "Scarlet Phoenix, you should be able to tell what blade this is correct? After all, you have witnessed its might personally in the Immortal Fiendlands a couple thousand years ago. Except, there was a different person using this weapon."


    "You...how did you obtain the Divine Beast Exterminator? That beast was supposedly in possession of that abominable weapon?" The Scarlet Phoenix slightly backed away from the weapon. Then, his eyes grew cold and unwavering.


    "Even if you have that weapon, no matter where you got it from, you still shouldn''t be able to use it to its full potential with your insignificant level of cultivation. At most, you can only hold me off for a while." The Scarlet Phoenix thought this to himself while staring at the two near him with an evil gaze. Feng Yun was in a very confused state. He had no idea what the hell was going on. One minute he was about to be killed by this damn ape. Next minute he was being saved by it. This monkey truly was indecisive! Feng Yun didn''t know why this ape held so much confidence in holding off the incomparably tyrannical Scarlet Phoenix. Furthermore, he was also perplexed towards the reason why this ape despised divine beasts. It seemed as if the ape would rather offend a divine beast than let it kill a human that similarly despised one. Feng Yun found himself understanding this ape less and less.


    The Great Devil Ape smiled at Feng Yun from up front and seemed to reassure him of victory. Secretly behind the ape''s back, a talisman was in one of his hands. Feng Yun saw this and his eyes glowed brighter. Then, the Great Devil Ape shattered the talisman into pieces in which the fragments shattered as well. Feng Yun understood the meaning behind such an action. The Great Devil Ape had put on a false confidence. Rather, the confidence wasn''t in its own strength. It was relying on the strength of the beast who held the other part of the talisman. The fact that the Great Devil Ape held so much confidence in this person showed that he must be someone of peerless strength! Feng Yun realized that the Great Devil Ape was merely stalling for time until this peerless expert arrived. The Scarlet Phoenix was correct. He could not match up to it even if he had the spear on his side. I can''t beat you myself, then I will have someone else beat you for me!


    "Since you have dared to offend me, I trust that you know that your death is inevitable! Die for me and allow me to kill that person hiding like a coward behind your back!" The Scarlet Phoenix charged forward, fire elemental energy surrounding his body. He was enshrouded in a thick armor made of it that seemed to be untouchable. The fire energy on it seemed capable of incinerating anything that touched it. A pair of fiery wings appeared behind the armor, enabling it to fly straight at the ape with speeds that clearly evenly matched the likes of Feng Lei or even faster!


    The Great Devil Ape twirled its spear in a graceful fashion and charged killing energy into the spear. He grasped the spear tightly in one hand and slammed it into the incoming Scarlet Phoenix. The intense fire collided with the black spear and a deafening explosion occurred. The Great Devil Ape was blown back several meters its spear losing a bit of grip and falling limply in its arm. The Scarlet Phoenix used this chance to deliver a Truth skill directly to the Great Devil Ape.


    "Phoenix Fiery Hurricane!"


    The man immediately conjured a large storm of fire that constantly accumulated the surrounding air into its vacuum. It gradually increased in size until it grew almost twice the Great Devil Ape. The ape had a grim expression on its face but still managed to force out a smile. The Scarlet Phoenix let out a cold snort seeing this and launched the hurricane towards the ape. It contained terrifying destructive as the area a few meters away from it burned to dust without even touching the flame. The onlookers ran as fast as they could to escape the energy. The Great Devil Ape once more raised the spear, this time with both hands and pointed the tip straight at the hurricane.


    "Illusory Killing Spear Flashes!"


    The spear transformed into multiple different mirages of spears each filled with a great killing aura that weighted itself on Feng Yun. He immediately felt fear looking at this attack. He had never experienced such killing intent before. In his days as an assassin, he had amassed a large amount of killing intent from the countless deaths of villains. However, in comparison to this, his killing intent was crap! Each spear stroke was filled with sharp aura tinged on the edges and looked as if each strike could kill. The Great Devil Ape let out a roar and merged its attack with the incoming hurricane. The result was completely fantastic!


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    The hurricane dissipated into bits of fire and lost its great luster. The spear flashes however continued on their path aiming straight at the Scarlet Phoenix. Blood seeped out of the man''s mouth as he rapidly retreated with a great pace. The spear flashes were extremely fast and were almost upon him. The Scarlet Phoenix wiped the blood from his mouth and conjured another Truth skill.


    "Inferno Ultimate Defense!"


    The fire energy around him suddenly transformed once again, this time into the form of a shield. The shield was fiery red in color and had a strong aura being emitted from the edges. The illusory image of a phoenix appeared above the shield. The phoenix let out a shrill shriek that pierced through the sky. The spear flashes reached the shield and a phenomenon began to happen. The shield looked as if it was about to be pierced through but instead, the lights on the spear flashes grew dimmer. Then, the fiery energy began to absorb the spear flashes into the shield. Soon, the awe inspiring power from before was gone and only the inferno shield remained.


    The Great Devil Ape, seeing this sighed with dissatisfaction and suddenly coughed up a large amount of blood. He let out another one after a couple breaths. He seemed to be suffering from internal injuries, quite serious ones at that. Feng Yun looked worriedly at the ape. He didn''t understand why the ape was pushing itself so far for him. He was even making his injuries worse by fighting the Scarlet Phoenix repeatedly. Feng Yun felt compassion and pity for the beast despite it trying to kill him before.


    "Great Tyrant, just stop it already. You are making your condition very bad. If this keeps up, then at this rate, you may die of blood loss!"


    "Oh? This much is nothing. It will regenerate after a while. Did you forget that Tyrant realm cultivators have the strongest of bodies? Rather, do you think I am afraid of this bastard? That insults me very much. This divine beast is nothing but a stepping stone. I have my pride as well. I will not cower from an asshole such as this guy. I have no reason to. I shall stand my ground!" The Great Devil Ape''s voice was full of pride and arrogance. He would not stand a divine beast trying to boss him around. Feng Yun felt an intense admiration for the beast who had tried to kill him earlier. He was truly a great friend.


    "That''s quite a mouth coming from you Great Devil Ape! Please don''t spout such crap when you know you will die by this noble one''s hand! That attack of yours was quite unique. I remember seeing it from somewhere before, but I do not remember when. Anyways, I have the feeling you haven''t completely mastered it yet and this is the reason you suffered internal injuries!" The Scarlet Phoenix said with a triumphant glare.


    "Great Tyrant, he is actually right. You must have a plan correct or you wouldn''t be smiling right now." Feng Yun said to the Great Devil Ape who seemed to be beaming at the moment. He was confused. How could he still smile? Suddenly, a terrifying pressure emerged from the atmosphere. The pressure came as a sudden shock to everyone who had been involved with the fight. Everyone hunched their backs under the immense pressure. Even the Scarlet Phoenix seemed to lower itself to its knees. They all raised their eyes to the skies and the sight they were met with stunned them.


    There in the sky towering with pride above the masses was a large three tailed python. The snake was too long to even measure. It had cold and sharp eyes that could tear through anyone''s heart with a single glance. The snake had a cultivation that was unfathomable and mysterious. It was clearly superior to the Scarlet Phoenix as the red robed man was currently shaking in fear.


    "Why, why is it him?!" The Scarlet Phoenix muttered under its breath in a shaky voice.


    The snake descended slightly and then in a great and powerful voice, it shouted,


    "Oi, Little Monkey, you''re in a life threatening experience this early in your cultivation? Boy, you need to train harder. Once you master the Illusory Killing Spear Flashes, I''ll let you roam around again." Its eyes softened when it looked at the ape. The crowd instantly realized that the monkey had a great relationship with this awe inspiring snake.


    "Sorry Uncle Dai. You see, I was trying to stabilize my aura when I encountered a divine beast that intruded on our territory. It just won''t leave from this mountain. Unfortunately, it is stronger than me and thus I need help!" The ape seemed like a little child as it looked at Uncle Dai with a reverent expression. The snake turned its head to look at the red robed middle aged man. Then, its gaze narrowed and a coldness erupted from within it.


    "Divine beast, peh. What the hell is a divine beast doing on my territory. Judging by your terrified expression, I assume you should know exactly who I am. Good, then you know you shouldn''t have offended me and my nephew when you came here." The snake was overbearing and powerful, not even giving the Scarlet Phoenix a shred of fairness.


    "Great Divine Beast Slayer, this one na....naturally has a...a reason for this excursion. A human that your nephew was protecting is one who murdered my wife! I need him to take revenge. Your nephew took action to defend him and I could not just stand by and watch as the killer got away. Thus, things got a little rough. I hope that you, honored one, that you will take pity." The snake seemed to gain interest as he stared at Feng Yun and let out a little gasp of surprise. Then, he let out a laugh.


    "Haha. A little kid actually angered you to this extent? Laughable." The Scarlet Phoenix flinched from the insults but did not respond. it was not in the position to respond. "Anyways, since my nephew is protecting him and values him, then naturally I value him as well! WHOEVER DARES TO HARM MY FAMILY SHALL PAY FOR THEIR ACTIONS"


    Feng Yun on the ground was enthralled by the powerful and noble display that this Uncle Dai made. He was eternally powerful and did not fear the Scarlet Phoenix in the slightest. Rather, he completely disdained him. He inquired his identity from the Great Devil Ape.


    "Him? He is the Divine Beast Slayer who slaughtered a whole divine beast clan just because they offended him in the Immortal Fiendlands. He is known throughout the lands and is feared by many. He is a Three-Tailed Black Death Python. And last of all, that guy...is my uncle!"

 The Beast That Slays Divine Beasts

    So, some of you users were kind enough to offer up your suggestions for alternate scenarios. I went over some of them and realized that you could be right. There was one that said that I could have made Feng Yun could have blamed it on the ape, but that wouldn''t make sense. The Scarlet Phoenix didn''t even know of the existence of Feng Yun''s talent and cultivation. If Feng Yun suddenly said that the ape did it, wouldn''t he be interrogated by the phoenix and questioned severely. It was better to just keep quiet. But then again, I think I focused a little too much on making Feng Yun''s character noble that I forgot that Feng Yun just isn''t noble. He is cold, calculating, a cunning bastard and is only kind towards those he cares about. On that point, I could have improved it. I focused a little too much on what others thought about him around him such as Xia Qing rather than he himself. That way, I could have avoided the use of plot armor.


    This is all just a reflection though. Anyways, enjoy today''s chapter!


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    Feng Yun looked on with an astonished gaze. That terrifying python beast had a thick relationship with the Great Devil Ape? He would never have known that there were so many powerful beasts residing in these mountains that didn''t appear to be mapped. Furthermore, he had heard the ape say something about the Divine Beast Slayer. He had heard the term used by the Scarlet Phoenix when he was speaking to the python surnamed Dai.


    "Devil Ape brother, what is this divine beast slayer term that is being used to describe your uncle?" Feng Yun inquired towards the ape. The ape blinked its eyes, then explained.


    "My uncle, Dai Tian is the Divine Beast Slayer. As the term implies, he has slayed a powerful divine beast before. Because he was not a divine beast yet he was able to kill one, his name inspired fear into the hearts of every divine beast in the Immortal Fiendlands. It must be said that divine beasts rarely get killed. Very few Tyrant or Truth realm cultivators can actually kill one. Generally speaking, only divine beasts have the qualifications to fight each other, due to their respective divine abilities. However, although my uncle Dai was not a divine beast and was of common origin, he was still able to exterminate an entire clan!" Feng Yun gaped in shock. He never would have expected that the fame of the powerful python in front of him would actually be this great. He was filled with reverence toward the Three-Tailed Black Death Python. No wonder the Scarlet Phoenix was shaken out of its wits. He still had a question however.


    "But since Dai Tian exterminated an entire divine beast clan, wouldn''t the Omni Beast King become angry?" The Great Devil Ape stared at him blankly for a moment before laughing. Feng Yun felt embarrassed. Had he asked a stupid question?


    "Haha, little brother it seems you don''t understand the mindset of these Asuras. They hardly participate in worldly affairs and are completely focused on cultivation. Only if their family is placed in danger will they act personally. Otherwise, even if a prominent clan that was on close terms with an Asura was destroyed, the Asura would still not interfere. They are prideful fellows and they hardly ever take action." Feng Yun found himself nodding his head. Asuras were too arrogant to spend their time and effort on small people below them in terms of strength. They were lofty individuals with an incomparable status and power.


    Noticing how Feng Yun had no questions, the Great Devil Ape turned his head back to the exchange that was currently happening. The Scarlet Phoenix and Dai Tian were just debating. The Scarlet Phoenix seemed to sweat every time it spoke, as if a single wrong word could spell its death.


    "Honorable Divine Beast Slayer, please. It was merely a mistake on my part. I will leave this mountain and never come back again, only as long as that boy is the one to accompany me. I, Cheng Xu will honor my word!" Dai Tian merely snorted through its tiny nostril and flicked its fork shaped tongue out in a hiss.


    "Why don''t you quit kissing my ass and fight? I told you Cheng Xu, that boy is a friend of my nephew. You will not take him today nor will you ever!" The voice of the Three-Tailed Black Death Python reverberated throughout the mountain range. The mountains shook and rivers overflowed. It was clearly the overlord of these mountains and none could oppose its will. The Scarlet Phoenix''s face turned ashen and it gritted its teeth. Then, it began to change into a different form. What as originally a red robed man turned into a bright red phoenix, flames blazing out of its skin. Its eyes were bloodshot currently and the feathers a bit ruffled. Anger and rage flashes through its eyes as it stared at its opponent with helplessness.


    "Damn it Dai Tian! You have truly forced me to go all out. I tried reasoning with you but you actually instead tried to kill me. Does your hatred of divine beasts run so deep that you would even be willing to protect humans because of it?"


    "Hmm, well pretty much. You wouldn''t happen to forget what you divine beasts did to me and my family correct? Exterminating the Dark Winged Roc clan was inevitable. They angered me the most. It was just karma, Cheng Xu. You provoked me that time and thus I had to provoke you. However, the positions are reversed this time around. It is only you that cannot afford to provoke me!" A savage aura erupted from Dai Tian''s body, oppressing the surrounding cultivators and the Scarlet Phoenix hunch its back.


    "Hmph, only at the eighth level of the Truth realm. I reached the ninth level of the Tyrant realm long ago!" Then, the python moved. It was way too fast. It flew at Cheng Xu with an astonishing speed that was clearly superior to the former. Cheng Xu was surprised for a moment, then quickly resumed its cold gaze.


    "Blazing Corrosion Typhoon!"


    Cheng Xu flapped his wings at an abnormally fast pace. Fire crackled out of the wings and slowly swirled together to form thin beams of fire. The beams of fire exploded out with full power and a heat as scorching as the sun. The twin beams traveled at extremely fast speeds but Dai Tian didn''t show any intention of avoiding the attack. Instead it flicked its tail and a barrier that was as black as death materialized on its body.


    "Illusory Death Sealing Shield!"


    The black shield seemed to roar with contempt at the incredible attack being thrown at it. The typhoon beams shot out did not even seem to faze it. Cheng Xu flashed a cold smile full of disdain.


    "Even if you are the Divine Beast Slayer, I refuse to believe that you can block such a powerful attack infused with my full strength!"


    The typhoon beams connected with the black shield and a pressure seemed to fall upon the latter. After a few seconds of endless contending, the fire showed signs of decline. The light dimmed and the fire lost its incredible power. Cheng Xu''s cold smile turned to one of absolute fear.


    "Impossible!"


    "Your attack isn''t bad, but in comparison to my Illusory Death Arts, it isn''t worth a single fart!"


    As soon as those words came out, the fire completely shattered in two, the fragments flying in different directions until the spark was extinguished. The black shield retracted bit by bit until the snake''s full body was in view. On Dai Tian''s face was a great contemptuous smile. There was not a single burn on its body and still looked as dark as it was before.


    "Hmm, now that you have used your attack, it should be time for mine! Bei Luo, give me my spear!" Dai Tian shouted towards the Great Devil Ape on the ground. The Great Devil Ape stared blankly for a moment and then a beaming smile made its way on its face. It picked up the black spear, which was lodged in the ground beside it and raised it above its head. Then, with a great thrust, the spear sailed through the sky towards Dai Tian. Dai Tian closed his eyes and suddenly, the spear came to a stop right next to it, suspended in air. Dai Tian obviously had no hands so it instead controlled it with his mind.


    "Hmph, I haven''t tested out my strength with my spear in a long time. Today, you shall be the first in 2,000 years to die by this spear! Be honored, this is the same one that killed the Dark Winged Roc clan Patriarch!"


    "Shit, if he truly is going to use the spear then I am doomed. I cannot stay here!" Cheng Xu thought grimly. "However, I cannot just leave without my wife''s murderer! He needs to die right now. I cannot wait until he is grown up. By that time, I am sure he will already have gained the power to slay me!"


    As Cheng Xu was conflicting with his thoughts, the black spear around Dai Tian began to emit a strange noise, like the sound of undulating waves. It was very loud and was enshrouded in a black deathly aura that reeked of killing intent.


    "His killing intent truly is nothing like anything I have ever seen before. I wonder how many beings Dai Tian had slayed to generate this much killing intent?" Feng Yun whispered, clearly infatuated with the display of power. Bei Luo smiled and nodded his head.


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    "Uncle Dai has killed tons of people with this sword. After he slaughtered the Dark Winged Roc clan, he fled from the Immortal Fiendlands and went into secluded meditation. Until recently, he hasn''t ever killed anyone. When he was still fighting in the past, he had slaughtered over 100,000 lives with his spear alone!" Feng Yun''s mouth gaped. 100,000 beings killed! That was an incredible amount of deaths. This was enough to shake the entire continent. Just what was the limit of Dai Tian''s power?


    "Why was something like this never publicized? With Dai Tian''s strength, he should have become one of the most respected figures in the whole continent. Why is it that I have never heard of his name before?"


    "Well,there are two reasons. The first, you know that he went into secluded meditation for 2,000 years so he wasn''t seen much. The second, the matter was kept secret to within the Immortal Fiendlands. No one but the divine beast clans knows about this matter."


    "It shouldn''t be possible to shut that many people up. Was there perhaps an extremely influential clan that organized this?"


    "Your guess is spot on. There was indeed a clan that is so powerful that not even Uncle Dai takes them lightly. These guys are serious assholes. Well, whatever. You''re not strong enough to know about them anyway." Bei Luo''s face seemed slightly ugly as he talked about the clan. Feng Yun nodded and dropped the subject. Instead, he focused his attention once more on the battle before him.


    The spear hovering next to Dai Tian continued to dispense killing intent. It seemed as if it was almost limitless. The killing intent was in its purest form and looked gaseous. The air reeked of blood and choked the cultivators below. The python let out a deep breath infused with a death like energy and the killing intent swarming around him began to move. The killing intent swirled together around the spear until it formed a thick and extremely dense ring around the spear tip. The spear began to twirl around in different angles, as if a hand was performing the action. Waves of extreme power flowed outwards each time a slash was performed. A delighted smile crept up onto Dai Tian''s face.


    "Hoho, so I do still have it. Maybe a bit rusty, but the spear techniques are still easy to use!" He had been testing his skill in the spear just before and realized that even after 2,000 years, he still had a great degree of skill with it.


    "Now then, your death is at hand. If you have to say anything before you die, please do so."


    "Last words huh? Let''s see, I hate you, you''re a son of a bitch and I will kill that boy no matter what you do." Cheng Xu said this with ferocity behind them. Dai Tian let out a sigh of disappointment.


    "You know, last words are really precious. You should choose a less vulgar usage of language when you are about to die. Die with dignity will you?"


    "Shut up and get on with your attack. I bet it won''t be able to kill me anyway!"


    "If you say so~~~" Dai Tian raised the spear upwards into the air above his head with his mind. The stance in which the spear was being held up was very similar to the stance that Bei Luo used. The difference was that this one was clearly several times stronger than Bei Luo''s.


    "Illusory Killing Spear Flashes!"


    The spear shot out towards Cheng Xu, its tip gleaming with a black glow. The spear transformed into several mirages and surrounded Cheng Xu.


    "Hmph, even if this one is stronger than the other one, it still won''t be enough!" Cheng Xu unfurled his wings and two seals materialized onto them. They glowed brightly and a shield materialized to defend against the spear mirages. The shield was orange in color.


    "Inferno Ultimate Defense!"


    The fiery shield repelled the mirages with a similar powerful force. If it was another person besides Dai Tian, perhaps this shield could repel it completely without much effort. Unfortunately, his opponent was too powerful. The mirages collided with the shield whilst Cheng Xu was constantly pouring in all of his elemental energy. Cold sweat came down his face as he struggled with the mirages. His struggles seemed to make some progress as the mirages seemed to back out a little. When he saw this, Dai Tian raise his left eyebrow.


    "Oh, not bad! However, you are on the verge of breaking down. It should be time to end this little play time."


    Dai Tian''s eyes flashed with a cold gleam and the pressure that the mirages ere applying increased ten fold. The spear tips embedded themselves in the shield and showed no signs of stopping. Cheng Xu found that he could no longer hold on. The shield shattered and in came the mirages. Cheng Xu panicked when seeing this and decided to activate his divine ability.


    "Heaven Burning Flame Transformation!"


    Cheng Xu''s body increased its elemental energy storage by twice and his output of fire energy seemed to radiate even more. The scorching fire grew ever hotter and seemed to be out of control. The flames exploded outwards with a rage that seemed to defy heaven. He could think of nothing except killing the opponent in front of her. His divine ability, Heaven Burning Flame Transformation allowed him to transform his flames to have double the power and effectiveness. At the same time, he could increase his elemental energy storage exponentially. It was very effective and could determine win or loss in a battle.


    The raging fires attacked Dai Tian with a great heaven scorching heat. Dai Tian snorted and snapped its head forward. Cheng Xu found himself slowing down and his elemental energy depleting at an extreme pace. He could not understand why. His elemental energy could not be depleting so quickly unless he had been injured with such a object. Then, he calmed down in the instant and surveyed his body. His face fell as he located a spear point that was lodged in the back of his wing. Cheng Xu realized that he needed to get the spear point out of his body or else he would be sure to die. He tried to shake the point off the wing but just as he was about to, a searing pain entered his body. Another spear point had entered his body, this time through his chest. It had just barely missed his heart but it had caused heavy injuries to materialize. He coughed up a mouthful of blood and descended from the skies.


    "This bastard..not all of the spear flashes were dispelled by my divine ability! I can''t beat him. At this rate, I really will die!" Cheng Xu was filled with despair. Everyone stared in shock as Cheng Xu had dropped from the skies and crashed into the ground with a loud sound. Feng Yun was filled with some excitement. He had personally witnessed first hand the power of Dai Tian. How could he not be amazed? Dai Tian too came down from the skies. He landed in front of Cheng Xu, a cold look filling his eyes. He was like a sovereign looking down upon the earth.


    "Pretty soon you will die. I advise you choose a different set of words than what you said before. You actually thought you could fight me at your level? What arrogance! As long as I am here, you can''t do anything in my mountains." He was filled with disdain for the divine beast before his eyes. Cheng Xu saw this and was silent for a moment, before laughing. He had already turned into a human and his hands were fidgeting, as if he was trying to grab something. Dai Tian didn''t notice it. Neither did anyone else.


    "Hahaha. Yes indeed, I cannot beat you. However, I certainly can kill that boy you are currently protecting!"


    "How many times do I have to tell you? You can''t lay a hair on this child. Besides, how can you when you are about to die." Cheng Xu, hearing this only smiled and said,


    "Hmph, I too have life saving methods as well." He took out a talisman that was glowing with a bright jade like light. Dai Tian''s face turned ugly.


    "You bastard, the Patriarch of your clan gave you a Irreversible Talisman?"


    "So you know what it is. Yes, I activated it a few minutes ago. You should know, once you activate it, your body will be transported to whatever place you imagine in your head. Furthermore, the process is irreversible once it happens and even if you were to try to kill me now, it wouldn''t be possible!"


    "Bastard, you won''t be able to kill him anyways. Even if your Patriarch comes, he cannot necessarily defeat me. You won''t be able to take revenge."


    "Haha, he cannot stay with you forever you know. Eventually he will leave. Then, we will swoop in and torture him! Just wait brat! I will find you and kill you!" Then, Cheng Xu''s body was enveloped in a greenish light and he disappeared without a trace. Dai Tian merely stood there, his long snake tail coiling up. Soon after, he slithered back to the astonished crowd. He did not pay attention to the other cultivators and instead strode up to Feng Yun and Bei Luo. He looked at Feng Yun for a long moment and noted his cultivation level. This kid has an extraordinary cultivation level. He seems quite interesting. After a long sigh he said,


    "You two, come with me."

 Become My Disciple!

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    Feng Yun was puzzled by the turn of events. Why would Dai Tian want Feng Yun to come with him as well? Perhaps it was because Feng Yun had brought upon trouble for him. However, Feng Yun still did not understand Dai Tian''s strength clearly. The fact that he had dared to exterminate a divine beast clan and still be so leisurely demonstrated that he was not afraid of any ''trouble'' that Feng Yun might bring. He remained silent and looked behind him to the surrounding cultivators. They all looked at him, still filled with shock and excitement from the previous events. However, within their eyes also held admiration, an intense admiration that could not be stifled. If they were asked to do so by Feng Yun, they would kowtow to him without any regret or hesitation. Dong Fuzhen smiled brightly. He was glad that Feng Yun although indirectly, managed to help them avert a crisis. Xia Qing however looked at him with worried eyes, as if she feared he may be walking into a death trap.


    Feng Yun smiled at her and gave her a reassuring glance that everything would be okay and that there was no need to fret. After that, she seemed to calm down and breathe.


    "Alright I will come with you. However, I must ask of you that your nephew does not eat my fellow comrades...or me." He stared at Bei Luo''s sharp teeth and shivered thinking that his blood could have stained those teeth.


    "Bei Luo, if you are going to eat something, go slaughter a forest!" Dai Tian sternly said to Bei Luo. The monkey stopped for a moment before scratching his head and sighing.


    "Alright alright. I won''t touch little brother''s comrades. Else that would be an insult to little brother himself." Dai Tian nodded his head before switching to Feng Yun.


    "There. Is that better?"


    "Very good thank you." As soon as Feng Yun said this he felt his body being wrapped around in a leather like tail. He could not move his arms or legs and panicked when he saw this.


    "Don''t worry I am not trying to kill you. The place we''re going to is quite far so I have to carry you on flight to get there." Dai Tian''s voice seemed slightly annoyed, thinking that this kid clearly forgot that he was the one who saved him. Why the hell would he kill someone he just saved? Feng Yun calmed down and reverted back to his tranquil and cold expression. Dai Tian charged a bit of power in his scales before charging out into the air. The sudden gust of wind blew Feng Yun''s long hair out of its braid and assaulted him heavily. The feeling was incomparable to the time he had flown with Feng Lei! The speed and pressure was far from normal. Feng Yun felt as if his face would blow off at times. Luckily, the tough skin on the serpent''s tail prevented this from happening. They zoomed past countless forests and mountains. Feng Yun had used this chance to check the distance between the Death Singer Mercenaries''s current position and the end of the mountain. He was shocked to see that the span of the mountain range was actually so large. It seems Dong Fuzhen and the rest had underestimated it. It was much more monstrous in terms of distance than what they thought. By Feng Yun''s calculations, it would take perhaps a couple extra weeks to completely overcome the Kaidu Mountains.


    The speed at which they traveled was really too fast and eventually they reached their destination. Dai Tian slowed down considerably as they reached the place. Feng Yun looked below and was shocked at the sight that met his eyes.


    It was a great stone palace, intricate in all forms. There were pillars outside the front entrance that held up the titanic ceiling. There were twin statues of a python in front of the gate. They held a vicious glare, as if telling people or beasts that if they dared to take a step towards the place, they would face their wrath. Even Feng Yun shivered from the look. The stone palace was much larger than Feng Yun ad anticipated. Between a couple pillars, a golden gate stood out. Dai Tian descended to the ground and looked at his home indifferently. He slithered among the soil and made his way to the gate. Bei Luo followed close behind.


    "Senior, did you make this great stone palace?"


    "Well no. As soon as I got here from the Immortal Fiendlands, I had apparently frightened a bunch of beasts and they started treating me like a deity. A bunch of Tyrant realm beasts as well as Earth elemental Truth realm beasts made this for me. I didn''t really ask for it but they worked so hard on it, so I decided to live in it. It is actually quite comfy if I do say so myself. I call it the Black Death Palace." Feng Yun was shocked out of his mind. He made a ''bunch'' of Tyrant and Truth realm beasts treat him like a deity. How domineering! Tyrant and Truth realm beasts held lot of pride, so it was very unlikely that they would be willing to work for someone else. However, Dai Tian didn''t even do anything and they felt the need to worship him.


    Dai Tian stopped by the large golden gate that gleamed in the sun. It seemed to be eternal and held its own awe inspiring pressure. The gate itself gave off an aura of death and that it would kill anyone who dared to come into the palace. Feng Yun didn''t understand how a gate could give off such a feeling.


    "Senior, why does this gate give off such a powerful aura? I feel like I am suffocating from it!"


    "Oh yeah. This gate was once a normal gate constructed by those Tyrant realm beasts. At the time they were extremely low level. They could not even construct Tyrant Artifacts. So just for fun, I decided to make the gate a Tyrant Artifact. It now has sentience and can sense when the ''guest'' is me or not. That''s why it feels like it is going to kill you. You are not registered into its approvable guests." Dai Tian then let out a roar at the gate and suddenly the pressure around Feng Yun lowered heavily. His head didn''t hurt anymore. The gate had opened wide. Glancing at the gate one more time, he was dragged into the palace by Dai Tian. They made their way through the complex halls until they reached a large throne room. At the end of the room however was no throne. Rather, it was a large resting mat made out of white furs. The mat had a golden gleam to it that gave off an aura of prestige. Dai Tian slithered over to the mat and snuggled closely. He had also released Feng Yun from his grasp, dropping softly onto the purple carpet in front of the mat. Bei Luo walked over and kneeled towards Dai Tian, in a way a disciple would greet his master. Feng Yun also decided to sit in such a position.


    After a minute, Dai Tian still showed no signs of explaining what it was he was called for. Dai Tian seemed to just snuggle up to the mat with a tired expression. Feng Yun was curious and somewhat felt estranged over the python not responding to him. However, he remained patient and decided to meditate. He circulated the Yuan energy through his dantian and cultivated it, storing it in the bottomless bowl. He felt a refreshing sensation when he practiced and his injuries from before seemed to heal very fast. Bei Luo opened his own eyes and stared at the boy next to him in shock. Even Dai Tian''s eyes flickered in surprise. Very slowly, a small smile crept up onto his lips. As I thought, he truly is a good seed.


    "Kid, that''s enough. I just needed to rest for a bit." Feng Yun opened his eyes and stared at Dai Tian, who now seemed wide awake. He straightened his back as he prepared to listen. Dai Tian too arranged himself in a less lazy posture.


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    "Senior, if I may ask, what have you called me here today?" Dai Tian ignored the question and stared at Feng Yun before slowly saying,


    "You have struck enmity with the Scarlet Phoenix clan. How?" Feng Yun decided to play along and answer all of Dai Tian''s questions.


    "Well, it first started out like this..." Feng Yun explained all of the details regarding the matter, not daring to leave out a single detail. He explained how he had murdered the Green Fanged Eagle and incited the wrath of Cheng Xu, ho desperately tried to find the killer. He explained what happened when he and his party entered the Kaidu Mountains. Talking about Bei Luo garnered a look from Dai Tian towards the monkey, who embarrassingly scratched his head. He then explained how he had insulted Cheng Xu, thinking he was going to die and which eventually led to Dai Tian saving him. After a long while, Dai Tian cracked a smile.


    "Not bad kid. I like your foul mouth. Plus, that old bastard Patriarch from the Scarlet Phoenix clan must be shitting himself because of this humiliation. However, you are still too weak to deal with them." Feng Yun realized that Dai Tian''s words were correct. He was too weak and now that he had offended a divine beast clan, he was going to have to get a hell of a lot stronger.


    "Your talent truly is good. To have cultivated to the fourth layer of the Xiantian realm at your age shows that you have amazing prospects ahead in your life. However, merely by yourself and without a sufficient backing you most likely won''t survive long enough to display this talent!" Feng Yun nodded with a grim expression on his face. He understood this fact completely. This was completely obvious! Why would Dai Tian be telling him this?


    "I will be straight forward with you. Become my second disciple!" The words shook Feng Yun to the core. He had expected many things but he had never expected something like this! Be his disciple? Feng Yun was too shocked for words. Hurriedly he said,


    "Your...your disciple? But why me? Why do you wish to make someone as insignificant as me your disciple?"


    "I have a few reasons. First is that your talent is superb and that you have a high chance of becoming someone great in the future. What better disciple to pass down my techniques upon! Second, you have a pretty good disposition. You aren''t arrogant, but you certainly have pride. Even though you haven''t shown it yet, I am pretty sure you are a cold and ruthless person. This temperament is what I need in a disciple! And lastly, most important actually, is that Bei Luo approves of you. If my disciple approves of you, then it is absolute. All other requirements are secondary." Dai Tian''s words came down like thunder to the stunned Feng Yun. This completely changed everything.


    "However...Senior. My original destination on this journey is the Holy Continental Academy. I planned to train myself there with my friend and gain a master. I do not mean to offend you but this was what I intended." Dai Tian''s face flickered but no surprise was shown on his face. It as as if he had expected this.


    "Holy Continental Academy hm? Yeah, you could probably make it in easily with your talent. However, the people over there aren''t that strong really. The masters over there are of the higher stages of the Tyrant and Truth realm but they are weaker in comparison to me. Furthermore, the headmaster of the academy once fought against me. Neither of us won or lost."


    "I see" Feng Yun still wasn''t convinced. The smile on Dai Tian''s face still didn''t change even after seeing the unconvinced face on Feng Yun.


    "Holy Continental Academy is also rumored to have Emperor level skills! They are incredibly rare and Holy Continental Academy actually managed to get three of them. If I go there, I will have a chance of getting those skills!" Feng Yun was quite stubborn as he said this. When he mentioned the three Emperor level skills, Dai Tian''s facial expression turned unsightly.


    "Peh, those skills. That old bastard Shen Daoyi stole those from me when he stumbled upon my palace. I invited him in out of consideration for his power but once in there he tried to escape with three of my Emperor level skills. He used a teleportation talisman to escape the mountains. Gah, then he goes back to the academy and claims that he found them in some ruins. Now he is the god damn headmaster of the school. Damn that bastard!" He seemed genuinely angry. His face was red faced with anger. Feng Yun noticed this and was very well versed in the art of lying. He could tell easily when someone was lying. At this point of time, Dai Tian was definitely telling the truth. But the reality astounded him. The headmaster of the school had stolen Emperor level skills from him? If that was the case, wasn''t it possible that he had more?


    "Senior, you said he took three ''of your Emperor level skills''. Does that mean that you have more than those three?!" Emperor level skills were unrivaled all with the exception of Divine level skills. However, Divine level skills most likely did not even exist on the continent. The amount of Emperor level skills could be counted by hand.


    "Of course! I have traveled for thousands of years and stumbled upon many ancient ruins. Even so, Emperor level skills are damn hard to find! I only found six! Half of them I can''t even use! So, my only choice is to give them to disciples of mine."


    "SIX!!!" Feng Yun reeled from the shock. He had made up his mind in an instant after hearing the number. Six Emperor level skills was an enormous amount. If he became Dai Tian''s disciple, it was very likely that he would gain those skills as well as some additional things. Dai Tian was one of the peak existences on the continent! He was bound to have many treasures. At the same time, Feng Yun felt a lot of admiration for the beast. He immediately knelt on the ground.


    "This one would truly like to acknowledge you as Master but there is something I wish to do." Dai Tian''s eyes lit up and he quickly said,


    "Speak speak. What is it you need to do?"


    "I am very close with this friend of mine that I decided to travel with. Her original destination was the Holy Continental Academy. If Master does not mind, can I escort her to the academy and then train under you?"


    "A friend huh? And she is a girl? Hm, that should be okay to do. Just come back as soon as you have finished this. Although I am not forcing you to become my disciple, I would truly like it. It is all your choice. My training will be severe, almost hellish. Are you prepared?" Dai Tian''s voice was solemn and he stared at Feng Yun indifferently as he waited for his decision.


    "I truly wish to be your disciple Master and I will work hard. I will escort my friend to the academy and then I shall come find you." Feng Yun''s eyes were resolute. He had acknowledged this great and powerful beast as his master. He would be loyal to him until his death. That was Feng Yun''s personality. As long as people were kind to him, he would be kind in turn. This was true for benefactors especially.


    "Good. I shall give you a talisman. If you shatter it, then I will be notified and come to pick you up personally. You have everything you need. Now go!" Feng Yun felt his body dissipate into particles. The sensation was heavenly despite his body disappearing. In an instant Feng Yun had teleported several hundreds of meters away back to the mercenaries''s location. His body had fully materialized and he could feel his hands once more. With a feeling of happiness he looked in the direction of the palace. Then, he slowly said,


    "Three bows to the master." Feng Yun bowed three times slowly and with great respect.


    "Then a kowtow to the master." Feng Yun dropped to the ground and kowtowed thrice in the direction of the palace. Then, he stood up and bowed once more out of heart. He turned around and walked towards the location of his fellow comrades.

 A Promise Between Friends

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    Soon after he bowed to the palace, he traveled back to the location of his comrades. While he was coming back the situation there was quite chaotic. The mercenaries were all chatting explosively about the events that had transpired just a few moments ago. They were thoroughly excited and many could hardly forget the scene.


    "Did you see the fires on that bird? They were so hot I felt as if my face was going to be burnt just from the pressure!"


    "Yeah. But those fires were nothing in comparison to that awesome snake! It was so powerful. With a single spear attack, it was capable of completely dominating the fight!"


    "I remember how that kid Qiu Yun talked back to the Scarlet Phoenix! He actually dared to call him a turkey!"


    "I wonder who that kid is to actually say such things without any fear!"


    While everyone else was discussing about the fight happily, only two figures were silent with solemn expressions. They were Zhou Yanling and Elder Zhou. Zhou Yanling was currently gritting her teeth in anger. Elder Zhou was silent but his white hair was slightly disheveled.


    "That little bastard appears to have a lot of luck. For a scenario like this to happen, did he steal luck from the heavens?"


    "Yanling, do not worry. Even if he has not died yet, he will. Even if that Great Devil Ape helped him before, he shouldn''t have the same luck with the snake. It is highly likely that the beast will kill him." Elder Zhou consoled her. He had an evil smile on his face that showed his confidence. Zhou Yanling mirrored the expression. Together they looked like a couple of scheming thieves.


    "You''re right Grandpa. He ill surely die. After all, father told me that the temperament of higher realm beasts is quite eccentric. Often times, they will kill indiscriminately without a regret, and for no reason. There is a high chance that the brat is dead!" She rejoiced in her heart at the misfortune that had befallen Feng Yun.


    "Exactly. Plus, we had nothing to do with the death so if his backers come to check it out, we will not be suspected" They both nodded their heads. This was good. However, Zhou Yanling suddenly paled at a certain thought.


    "What about father''s Truth Artifact?"


    "Ah yes, that. I will try to soften your punishment but knowing your father, he won''t do too much. You are his daughter and he dotes on you heavily." Suddenly, a large commotion spread throughout the crowd. People were pointing at a hill in the distance not too far away. Whispers spread throughout the crowd. A black shadow was moving calmly and slowly as it appeared over the hill, getting larger and larger with each step. Xia Qing stood out from the crowd, her look of puzzlement changing to excitement and relief. Zhou Yanling and Elder Zhou moved forward as well. Zhou Yanling squinted her eyes at the black figure and shock was present.


    "Grandpa, is that guy...possibly...no way. He shouldn''t be alive. I thought higher realm beasts didn''t have any regard for humans! Why the hell is he there?" Sure enough, Feng Yun was walking towards them a bright smile on his face. He looked as if he had encountered something pleasant. His figure gradually became more clear to the mercenaries as he passed on. They all reeled back in shock and delight. They truly hadn''t expected that he would come back, and in an uninjured state as well!


    "Yo! You guys look like you''re doing well!" Feng Yun cheerfully said. They all heard it and tremors ran through the crowd. Dong Fuzhen emerged and had a friendly smile on his face.


    "Same to you! What the hell happened out there!"


    "Nothing much. Just a fortuitous encounter!"


    Feng Yun was surrounded by numerous people soon after and bombarded by questions pertaining to what happened after he was dragged out of the battlefield. He of course didn''t answer any of them and chose to keep the matter of him being apprenticed to Dai Tian a secret. The only person he would tell it to besides him would be Xia Qing. Thinking about the matter, his heart slightly ached. He would have to leave her alone by herself in the Holy Continental Academy with no one to call friend. He shook his head and decided to not think about it.


    He eventually retreated to his resting quarters. He was dead tired from the fight. He had sustained quite a lot of injuries and none of them were pretty. Although he had managed to heal some of them, he still needed time to sort out the internal injuries. Sitting in a meditative position, he circulated Yuan Energy through his body, experiencing the familiar refreshing sensation throughout his body. His body seemed to calm down with every passing minute. Feng Yun spent nearly an hour recovering from his injuries. During this time, no one dared to disturb him as Dong Fuzhen had personally instructed them not to. When he walked out, he had recovered his extremely handsome demeanor and a dazzling smile shot out. He looked around and to his surprise, he saw Xia Qing leaning back against a large tree under the shade. Her eyes were closed and her chest heaved with every breath she took. Feng Yun could tell that she was sleeping. She looked extremely beautiful at this moment, her face very cute and her womanly features already developing. Feng Yun sighed with admiration. Had she been waiting for him to emerge? He did not want to disturb her tranquil state and instead laid himself next to her in the same fashion. Together, they looked like a couple of dolls.


    Feng Yun decided to nap alongside of her and closed his eyes to enjoy the calm atmosphere. A slight breeze blew past making their hair flutter in the wind. Almost a minute after he had begun to sleep, he felt a tug on his arm. He looked over and saw that Xia Qing had unconsciously drew herself closer to Feng Yun and his arm was currently being hugged by her. She still hadn''t noticed and remained asleep. Embarrassment flashed across his face. He did not know what the hell was going on? He was in a very difficult spot. If she woke up, then she might get the wrong idea and get angry. I''ll face it like a man, he resolved. Still, he had never felt this embarrassed in front of a girl before. As an assassin, he had been trained to engage in various scenarios. As such, he had also been educated and thrust in situations where he had to engage in sexual acts with some women to get close to his target. He couldn''t say he didn''t like the feeling when he first lost his virginity, however he had never felt any love for the people he did it with. Often, he would slit the throat of the women after he had finished the job to keep things covert. Those women were all horrible people who had committed sinful acts. They had all been beautiful women of great proportions however in front of the young and pure Xia Qing, they were disgusting. When he was around her, he felt something he had never experienced before when he was with other women. Perhaps it was because her talent in beauty vastly outstripped them? Feng Yun couldn''t be sure...nor could he understand it. He thought of how he would have to leave her soon and a pang of guilt and sadness forged itself in his heart. He would talk to her after they had waken up. Feng Yun resumed his sleep, forgetting everything that had transpired a few moments ago.


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    After about a couple hours, rustling could be heard among the two figures laid before a tree. The girl''s eyes had caught sunlight peering through the shade of leaves and poking a hole directly in her eyes. They were stimulated awake and opened with a groan escaping her lips. She tried to sit up but realized that her left hand was currently grasping something. He turned to look and to her surprise, her arm was currently tangles with the arm of the boy next to her. Letting out a gasp of recognition she uttered the name,


    "Feng Yun..."


    Almost as if he had been expecting it, Feng Yun rustled as well and his eyes flew open from the disturbance. He looked over to his right and saw an estranged Xia Qing beside him, full of confusion. A smile crept up onto his face as he decided to tease her a little.


    "Morning princess!"


    Xia Qing''s eyes flashed with anger as she reacted to the tease. She tore her arm away from Feng Yun''s and, with a red faced facial expression said,


    "Who is your princess?!!!"


    She tried to slap him lightly and her arm drew close to his face. Instead of anger, a brilliant smile blossomed onto Feng Yun''s face. He stretched out his right arm and caught the incoming slap in mid air using the opportunity to inch his face closer to her''s.


    "Do you perhaps not like being called princess, my dear Xia Qing?" He was just teasing her of course but it cause Xia Qing to be incredibly embarrassed. Wrenching her arm away with little strength, she turned away and said,


    "Hmph! So your injuries have recovered. That''s good. Then I do not need to be here anymore!"


    Feng Yun''s expression did not change and inwardly he was thinking that it was too much fun to tease the girl in front of him. As Xia Qing was standing up to leave Feng Yun suddenly said,


    "Actually, there is something we need to discuss."


    Xia Qing stopped and looked over at Feng Yun. What she saw was a solemn look and a wry smile encompassing his face. He seemed to have something important to tell her so she sat down once more with him.


    "So, what is it that has gotten you so sad? You haven''t been this sad before. Does it have something to do with that huge serpent with the black spear?"


    "Well yes. Dai Tian, the serpent, brought me to his home and talked to me. He wasn''t trying to kill me. Rather, he wanted to offer me something." Xia Qing''s expression became one of curiosity upon hearing this.


    "So...what did he say?"


    "He invited me to become his disciple."


    "WHAT! Disciple! Wait. What the hell? Why?"


    "He had a number of reasons and it would take a long time to explain it all. Anyways, I will become his disciple and learn from him."


    "But...but what about the Holy Continental Academy? I thought you would enter with me!"


    "I know. However, I have made my decision to do this. This is my path down the road of cultivation!" Feng Yun was resolute as he said this and held absolute determination. Xia Qing looked at him thoughtfully for a moment before sighing in resignation.


    "I understand what you have to do. I cannot force you to stay with me. How long will you be traveling with me?"


    "I will accompany you till the end of our journey. Then, Dai Tian will pick me up to go back to the mountains." Xia Qing felt a little sad knowing she would be lonely but steeled her heart. Just like Feng Yun, she too had to advance on her own path. If she was too comfortable, then she would never grow. Thinking hard, she decided upon an idea. A smile crept onto her lips.


    "Then...shall we make a promise?" Feng Yun''s interest was piqued. What did she wish to say?


    "Two years!" Xia Qing held up two fingers in her hand. "In two years, we will meet each other once more at the Holy Continental Academy! Fifteen is the age limit for the entrance exams. The next time we meet after this journey together will be in two years, at the Holy Continental Academy. You better be there!"


    Feng Yun smiled in delight. He simply loved this compromise. He swore to himself that he would abide by this promise. Nodding his head he smiled and said,


    "Definitely. I will not let you down."


    "Good". She stood up to leave and a faint smile was on her face. Feng Yun couldn''t resist the temptation to tease her once more and said,


    "Hmm. We should add another thing to this promise. If you''re already so beautiful at this age, how beautiful must you be at fifteen years old? Aiya! I cannot even imagine such a thing. All the men in the academy will want to monopolize you. I cannot let that happen. Yes yes, I certainly cannot let that happen. How about this? The next time we meet, we''ll get married! Yeah, that seems like a great proposal!" Feng Yun of course was only kidding despite his fake serious expression. He did not expect such a big reaction from Xia Qing but it came anyway. She whipped her head around and a fierce blush appeared on her face. Her embarrassment was at its peak. She appeared a little indignant...and a tad bit angry.


    "Damn you Feng Yun. How shameless! You can actually say such a thing! Playing with a girl''s emotions like that. Have you no shame? Only a boy could say something like this!" She stormed off in a rage and blushes constantly appearing all over her face every time she thought of that shameless kid. Feng Yun watched her go and had a innocent and clueless look on his face.


    "Aiya! She didn''t say no?"

 Overcoming the Mountains

    Ya, hey guys! Hows life? I forgot to update this chapter on friday so I am doing it today. This one is pretty short. Nothing really happens in this chapter but the next one will have something happening. I will come out with it today so be patient! XDXD. Enjoy!


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    The group of mercenaries, which had obviously shortened with the loss of a commander and several others, trudged on and on across the mountains with less difficulty than before. Most of them had perceived it as having passed the true trial and that from now on, mostly everything would be easier. Feng Yun could guess the reason behind this change. Dai Tian had most likely told all of the other beasts to steer clear of the group else they would be murdered by him. Otherwise, how could the journey across such a perilous mountain range be this easy?


    Dong Fuzhen had shot him looks of admiration from time to time. Usually, this was when they had finally crossed a mountain. Everyone would rejoice and some of the mercenaries would take out some alcohol to drink. The reason behind the gaze was simple. Feng Yun was the main reason why the whole group was still intact and without too much severe losses. He had obtained the help of two Tyrant realm beasts that were each individually strong. Dong Fuzhen viewed Feng Yun in a lot of veneration compared to when he first began noticing him. With the loss of a commander, Dong Fuzhen naturally had to make a replacement. He hosted a selection and a middle aged man stepped up to the seat. The man''s cultivation was of the sixth layer of the Xiantian realm and he was relatively strong. However, he lacked a lot of combat experience and was still quite immature.


    Feng Yun did not pay attention to such matters anyway. He had wholeheartedly focused on cultivation and gaining knowledge into his techniques. Although the progress he made could not be considered substantial, it was definitely not small either. He had improved upon the first two techniques of the Dragon Inheritance Manual, the Raiding Thunder Palm and the Twin Dragons Harmony Torrent, such that they were now both comparable to Mid Sage level skills. They possessed a very destructive power and could obliterate most opponents of the same cultivation level as Feng Yun. If taken by a cultivator of the sixth layer peak or even the seventh layer of the Xiantian realm, they could probably dish out some good deal of damage. If Feng Yun were to fight Zhou Yanling once more, it would be even easier to defeat her.


    Xia Qing had done the same and possessed the same desire as Feng Yun, to raise her strength. Although she maintained a very productive lifestyle, she still found lots of time to talk to Feng Yun and their relationship grew deeper. They were true friends who would do anything for each other at this point.


    The rest of the journey was a cakewalk and the number of mountains that the entourage had to travel over decreased significantly. Soon enough, the group could sense the familiar feeling of base ground. They all rushed over as fast as they could and were met with a brilliant and unobstructed light from the sun that shone upon them. Every one of them had brilliant smiles on their faces.  The hills had begun to grow smaller and smaller and it was obvious they had reached the end of the perilous mountain range. Everyone let out a breath of relief and thankfulness. They had undergone no small trial to pass through this major obstacle.  Although there were still six months on their journey, passing this mountain range could be said to have already won a large portion of the journey. The rest of the journey should be easier compared to before.


    As they drew near the ground level, the morale of the group rose significantly. They all felt a large sense of accomplishment. They felt as if they could take on anything now that they had completely passed this horrible tribulation. But it was Feng Yun who was the most thankful towards the mountains. He had gained a lot and he was very happy. Despite the troubles that he had to go through, he felt it was all worth it. He had witnessed a large scale battle between multiple higher realms beasts. What was most important however was that...


    "I gained a master!"


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    Dai Tian was someone who had stopped focusing on worldly affairs and he only cares about his cultivation. Despite this however, Feng Yun could see that he treats his disciples with care. This was particularly evident with the Bei Luo. The two were on very close terms. Dai Tian was much like Feng Yun himself in many ways. They both had a very cold and ruthless side but they only showed it to their enemies. Feng Yun felt he would get along with his master quite well.


    They reached the ground level after a few hours and rested for a bit. Feng Yun walked over to Dong Fuzhen and asked him,


    "We have reached the end of the mountain. What do you plan to do next?"


    "Hm, since we have just accomplished this trial and the whole group is tired, I think it is necessary for us to rest. Up ahead maybe about just forty or fifty miles is a Second Class City called Twin Viper city. It is relatively neutral and should be able to house our less than fifty mercenaries. We ill rest there for a few days and then once again embark on the journey." Feng Yun nodded his head with satisfaction towards this decision. The group indeed needed rest. If they went on further without a break, progress would only decline.


    "Indeed. The group morale will rise higher if we rest for a bit before setting out once more. However, does this line up with your schedule?"


    "I had originally thought that we would take a far longer time to overcome the Kaidu Mountain Range, but it seems that I was wrong. It was only a month so we are on the right track. If we continue at this pace, even if we rest, we will make it in time. This is all thanks to that senior. By the way, what did that senior tell you when you went there?" Dong Fuzhen was naturally curious but because Feng Yun was still healing from his injuries at the time, he hadn''t wished to disturb him. Now however, his curiosity once again rose and he asked the question everyone had wanted to ask Feng Yun when he had came back.


    "A mere fortuitous encounter." Feng Yun smiled, still remaining secretive. Dong Fuzhen sighed and said,


    "Kid you already said that. If that truly is going to be your answer, then so be it. That''s your business." Dong Fuzhen waved his hands at Feng Yun in an attempt to shoo him away. Feng Yun laughed and walked off back to his own group.


    The group was very excited to know that they would be resting at a location nearby. They had all been exhausted from the dangerous encounters on the mountain and required some time to take off. If they rested, their strength would recover and the progress on the trip would be better than before. The group moved on with a lot more energy knowing that they would have time to rest later.


    With the group''s high morale and cultivations, traversing forty or fifty miles wasn''t hard at all. By afternoon, they could see the familiar outline of city gates. The gates were constructed out of Spiritual Jadestone and gleamed with a greenish light. To the group still five or so miles from it, the city was incomparably close because of this light. As they drew closer, they could see clearly two statues made of Spiritual Jadestone at the front of the gate, guarding it like a deity. The statues were relatively large, much higher than the humans below them. They statues were that of snakes rising up and hissing at whoever entered. They emanated fierceness and power to those who gazed upon it. The snakes were of the same jade color as the walls. The quality of the city''s exterior seemed similar to that of Sky Wind City, except slightly more impressive with the addition if the statues.


    "So this is Twin Viper City"


    "So this is Twin Viper City."

 Twin Viper Citys Heritage

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    The group sped up and reached the city gates in less than an hour. They appeared much taller than they had when they were five miles away, towering above them like gods. The green light emitted from them was much more shiny and pure, drawing enchanted gazes toward it. Feng Yun had already experienced the grandeur of a Second Class City but he still marveled at it.


    Ahead were a large cluster of people with numerous carriages and animals, most of them being traders or merchants. A few of them bore the insignias of infamous thousand year old merchant clans that had very distinguishable statuses. Although Feng Yun and Xia Qing had been unable to identify them, the sight of those symbols caused shocked looks to appear on the faces of the elder generation mercenaries. They had obviously been around the continent much more than Feng Yun had and collected a lot of knowledge regarding the great powers of the continent. Compared to them, Feng Yun and Xia Qing had relatively no experience.


    "That''s...the Black Sun Merchant Clan! They are famous for having monopolized a large majority of the sales for spiritual weapons!"


    "Heavens....even the Devil''s Deal guild is here as well! They are famous in the criminal underworld. There is practically no one in the underworld who hasn''t heard of these guys. For their members to appear here, truly amazing!"


    The Death Singer mercenaries constantly called out the names of the merchant guilds that were passing through. Each time they spotted one, their expression would turn as shocked as the last one. It was quite comical to Feng Yun, who had not heard of the vast majority of the people. Looking at it closely, he noticed the large, bulky city guards standing grim faced nodding their heads as more people arrived. They seemed to be completely fine with the situation despite the infamous names coming into their heads. It was likely that they had already experienced such shock in their life too many times and had grown accustomed to it. What kind of Second Class City was this to accept such high profile people? Dong Fuzhen suddenly felt a jolt in his head as he recalled something.


    "Wait...I didn''t realize before but...this is called Twin...Viper City right? Don''t tell me this is that city?" He stuttered to himself and appeared shocked out of his mind. Feng Yun heard this and said,


    "What do you mean by ''that city'' Dong Fuzhen?" Dong Fuzhen hurriedly snapped out of his trance and cleared his voice to answer Feng Yun''s question.


    "This city...Twin Viper City is actually the most famous of all Second Class Cities! It is known to have attracted many of the continent''s wealthy people and powerful cultivators alike. It is a heaven for economy and auctions. This Second Class City''s popularity is comparable to a First Class City! This is why no one dares to slight it." Feng Yun was shocked. A Second Class City that was comparable to a First Class City? How extraordinary! So many people of high individual status gathering in a Second Class City is simply unfathomable.


    But people of this high of a status should normally be going to First Class Cities! Why would they come to a mere Second Class City? Almost as if sensing Feng Yun''s question, Dong Fuzhen cleared his throat and said,


    "This city is actually situated on a very popular trading route that has been used for thousands of years! Merchants would use this to transport very popular goods secretly and effectively and sell them at the respective locations. Some of these products included Green Fanged Eagle blood, high level demonic beast carcasses and medicines for improving cultivation!"


    "This trading route was actually kept secret for a very long time and people wished to monopolize its great effect for themselves so they brought very few people with them. Bandits would hardly appear on the trail and there were smooth lands that enabled high speed travel." Dong Fuzhen took a breath after speaking and looked at Feng Yun. Feng Yun was very interested. A secret merchant route. How intriguing! Feng Yun asked him,


    "So what changed?"


    "Well, a very powerful young noble had just become a Truth realm cultivator at the time and his talent was recognized by one of the Asuras of the two countries, either the Tian Ming Empire or the Xu Dynasty. I don''t remember which one it was." Dong Fuzhen paused to ponder for a moment and then shook his head, giving up. "Anyways, because of this recognition, he was given a territory to rule over. Since he had just become a Truth realm cultivator, he could only form a Second Class City with the funding of the respective country."


    "When you cross into the higher realms, you can gain territory from the Asuras?" Feng Yun had not known about this fact. The notion that your status could upgrade so high just for becoming a Tyrant or Truth realm cultivator astounded him. Dong Fuzhen looked at him, puzzled that he had not known this.


    "Why of course! Do you know how hard it is to become a Truth or Tyrant realm cultivator?! Not many can do it and thus, those who can, are treated with high regard. The Asuras respect such talent and thus bestow territory upon these young nobles to win favor towards their country. They give the newly made noble a piece of land and money to build a certain level of a city, based on their strength and talent. You are only a formal noble if you have entered the Tyrant and Truth realm. If you have not entered it, then you are merely a heir and not a noble at all."


    "What about sects? If they house multiple Truth or Tyrant realm cultivators, how does that reflect on their land?" Feng Yun''s Cloudscale Sect housed approximately thirteen elders of the higher realms. He wanted to know what would happen to the territory if more higher realms cultivators arose. Dong Fuzhen smiled and nodded his head in understanding. He knew that Feng Yun was clearly someone from a distinguished sect and the reason he was asking about sects was to better understand his own.


    "Well, if you have multiple elders of the Tyrant or Truth realms, then the territory stacks. This means that the territory of that particular sect will increase, adding new territory to it and making it much more powerful than it was before." Feng Yun heard this and nodded. He suddenly recalled that his Cloudscale Sect main headquarters where he lived wasn''t overly large. However, he had heard from his parents that there were much more branches scattered throughout the Xu Dynasty. Thinking about it now, the only way this was possible was through the combined efforts of all thirteen of the elders and sect master Feng Lei. Feng Yun wondered how much territory the Blood Demon Sect had. His eyes darkened as he thought about the bastards who had tried to assassinate him numerous times. He clenched his fists unconsciously and some cracking sounds emitted from it. He continued to listen as Dong Fuzhen further explained.


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    "Heading back to the earlier topic, the young noble set up his city on the trail. At the time, not even the Asuras had known that the trail was being used for such purposes. If they had, they would have constructed a First Class City there instead. Or, they would have just moved the young noble somewhere else and replaced him with one of their imperial clansmen. Anyways, the young noble established a city and it started out poorly. There were no people residing there at the time except some of his family and a few businesses he had contracted with."


    "However, in a short time period, a change began to appear. Many people were secretly passing through and bringing cargo along. They had all been traveling for long periods of time and required rest. Coincidentally, the young noble had many lodging spots available for visitors. After he let the visitors stay, they were very grateful to him and said that they would return the favor. At the time, the young noble hadn''t thought much of it and sent them off. Who would have thought that weeks later, a much larger crowd of people arrived in Twin Viper City and settling and starting businesses there? It turns out that the young noble had helped out an extremely influential merchant clan that was ranked within the top five in the continent and possessed extraordinary influence. That clan had lasted for tens of thousands of years and was too wealthy."


    "Soon after, business was booming in Twin Viper City and many influential people in the continent went here for opportunity and trade. The young noble, now a city lord, became someone of incredible status and was held in respect by far too many people. The city lord had never forgotten the favor that those first visitors had shown him and had gone back to thank them. To this day, the merchant clan and Twin Viper City share a great and friendly relationship with each other, that akin to brothers. Even people from First Class Cities come here with pride in their hearts. It is said that occasionally, people from Imperial Class Cities will come here for a business excursion." Feng Yun had been fascinated with this tale and now held a deep regard towards this city. He still wanted to know however,


    "What was the noble''s name?"


    "Well actually, it is not ''was''. It should be is! The young noble still lives even after thousands of years have passed. Although his longevity has shortened significantly, make no mistake, he still lives. As for his name, many have forgotten his real name. However, all know the name he is famous for. Have you heard the terms used to describe those who have achieved Tyrant or Truth realm?" Feng Yun nodded his head. He had familiarized himself with this term many times when he was reading books in the library.


    "Those who have achieved Tyrant realm are called Bloodfiends and those who have achieved Truth realm are called Seekers!" Dong Fuzhen nodded with satisfaction at the answer and proceeded to answer Feng Yun''s earlier question.


    "Good. The young noble had achieved Truth realm and the city was named after his Seeker name. Therefore, his name was known to most of the continent as Seeker Twin Viper!"


    "Seeker Twin Viper..." Feng Yun whispered the name to himself and decided that he should remember it well. He pondered what he would be called he reached the higher realms. Would be known throughout the continent as a truth desiring Seeker....or as a blood soaked Bloodfiend? He was anxious to know what it would be. Dong Fuzhen shook him out of his thoughts as they walked towards the gate.


    "We will have to pass through the guards of the city. We should be good enough to enter in."


    The group of fifty entered the line of wealthy people waiting for them to be eligible to enter through the city. The line passed very quickly and they did not pay attention to the method of admission that the people were using to access the city. Feng Yun did not realize it until the last moment but the people who were allowed to enter the city had all showed a card that was distinguishable symbol that represented their faction. When he finally noticed it, there was only one group in front of them left. Feng Yun glanced at the card that one of the members of the group in front of him was producing for the guard to inspect and a dark expression surfaced onto his face. A card? A card was required in order to enter the city? He whispered to Dong Fuzhen,


    "You wouldn''t happen to have a distinguishable card for entering the city right?"


    "Hm, what do you mean?" Dong Fuzhen looked confused. "Cards are only required for First Class Cities! Second Class Cities do not require the use of status!"


    "Well then, ho do you explain the fact that the guards are inspecting that and letting them in?!" Feng Yun was a bit frantic. He pointed towards the representative of the group''s card that was being inspected. Dong Fuzhen followed his finger and a pale expression ashed onto his face.


    "Shit, this city requires a card? What the hell is wrong with that?" Dong Fuzhen was gritting his teeth in anger. Feng Yun''s face turned ugly. What hell you old bastard? You didn''t even know about this little detail of information?!


    The group in front of them was guided towards the gate by another guard and entered through. Now, it was the Death Singer Mercenaries'' turn to check in. The grim faced guard stared at the clothing of the whole group and a faint surprise appeared on his face. The clothing on the people was actually not fancy at all. Rather, it seemed to be made out of commoner clothing. A common mercenary group? A common mercenary group does not have the qualifications to enter the city! The only thing that drew his attention was the thirteen year old boy in front of him with the snow white jacket that looked as if it was fashioned out of the clouds themselves. Aside from that, the group was completely ordinary. His expression lost all traces of respect and a faint coldness could be seen. He held out his hand and the question both Dong Fuzhen and Feng Yun were dreading came.


    "May I verify your badge?"

 Inside the City

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    Feng Yun shifted uncomfortably away from Dong Fuzhen, who had an ashen expression full of solemnity. He was dead, truly dead. Dong Fuzhen had no card to access the city...only people of distinguished status would have one. The guard stood there with a cold expression on his face, clearly waiting impatiently.


    "Well...where is it? Or...don''t tell me you don''t have one? Everyone knows that you need a status card to enter the great Twin Viper City! Did you really come here ignorantly expecting to be given pity and let in. What bullshit!" The man''s words were precise and cold, showing no mercy for Dong Fuzhen. In an instant, all of Dong Fuzhen''s face shattered. The Chief of the Death Singer Mercenaries looked like he would vomit blood from indignation.


    Dong Fuzhen''s expression darkened but he could not say anything to retort the man''s words. They were all completely true. He had never heard of such a rule that you need to have a status card to come in to the city. But thinking about it, it made logical sense. Twin Viper City was a very distinguished city with extraordinary status. It was natural for it to only accept people of high status. After all, what space was there in such a great city for trash? He clasped his hands in a salute and put on a bright smile despite his conflicted feelings. In a very friendly manner he said,


    "Brother please...have mercy on our pitiful and unworthy souls. With such a great brother here, we younger brothers feel completely safe. We will be indebted to you if you let us in." Dong Fuzhen had stooped to that of a servant. He was now currying favor and speaking without any pride in his voice. Feng Yun sighed but he did not stop him. Even though it was incredibly shameful, it was a necessity. Dong Fuzhen had no status card on him and thus, he could not guarantee the group in. Therefore, he had to use other methods. The guard however, didn''t fall for his trick and snorted with disdain.


    "Trash old man! Actually trying to curry favor with me, how dishonorable! You think that you can make me take pity on you. The rules of the city are absolute! They were set up by the founder of the city, Seeker Twin Viper! You want to argue with Seeker Twin Viper''s decisions?! Much less you, none of us in this city are worthy!" Dong Fuzhen''s heart sank as he gritted his teeth. The guard was completely correct and Dong Fuzhen was in the wrong. If they had come prepared, perhaps they could have avoided this great loss of face. Unfortunately, it looked like they would have to turn back. Dong Fuzhen, in a frenzy, turned to look at Feng Yun and in a whisper he said,


    "Qiu Yun, you belong to a great sect right? You must have a high status. Did your sect bestow you with a card at all? Surely they did right?" The boy in question shrugged his shoulders and decided to check. Feng Yun''s eyes closed as the Void Universal Manual invisibly appeared next to him. Dong Fuzhen could not see it of course but Feng Yun was searching through his things. Money, money and a bunch of useless materials! Of all the things that Feng Lei gave him, not one was a status card! Feng Yun was clenching his fists with annoyance clear in his expression. Damn old man! You gave me so much money but you didn''t bother to give me a freaking status card! He backed out and the manual disappeared. He turned to Dong Fuzhen and shook his head with a wry smile.


    "My sect forgot to bestow me with one. It isn''t in my things." Dong Fuzhen''s face turned paler than it had before. His complexion was similar to that of a pale faced old ghost. The guard narrowed his eyes after observing the expressions between the two. He new that he could not waste any more time with these people. There were other people...people with a much higher status than these people, waiting in line for their turn to enter. The guard clicked his tongue and barked intimidatingly,


    "If you don''t have a card, then get the hell out of here! People with no status are not eligible to enter our famed city. Do not make me personally take action. Otherwise, dire consequences are due to those who break the law set by the city founder!"


    Feng Yun sighed in defeat and Dong Fuzhen had cold sweat pouring down his face. He had promised the Death Singer Mercenaries that they would be able to rest here and it looked like he wouldn''t be able to fulfill it. If that happened, there would be approximately fifty glares from discontent mercenaries. Dong Fuzhen wouldn''t be able to retain his dignity if that happened. In fact, he would probably kill himself if it happened. Suddenly, a voice rang out from the carriage that was carrying Zhou Yanling and Elder Zhou.


    "Hold on. I have a status card!" A green colored card flew out from the carriage and straight at the guard, who caught it and surveyed it with indifference. Finally, his expression lightened up and he stared at the arm outstretched from the carriage.


    "Zhou Clan huh? If you had a status card, you should have said so earlier. You are eligible to enter Twin Viper City."


    "Sorry about these servants of mine. They are complete fools who seemed to have forgotten about our status." The guard only nodded and didn''t address the comment. Feng Yun glared at the carriage and the outstretched arm. The arm was very feminine and had unblemished skin with a white color. It clearly belonged to Zhou Yanling. At this point she put her head outside the carriage and looked at Feng Yun with a mocking expression. Feng Yun didn''t feel the need to pay attention to her and turned his head. Whatever that girl thought of him did not concern him. What he didn''t like however was that she had associated him with a servant of hers. Servant huh? When I am strong enough, I should make you my personal servant and have you service me every day, Feng Yun mused to himself. He didn''t actually mean it but he thought it would be fun to think about it. Zhou Yanling''s mocking expression turned disappointed as she could not see an angry expression on his face and she whispered to herself,


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    "Hmph...just a guy with no status! He is merely a trash who isn''t worthy of even looking at me." Though she said that, she could not help but think back to her humiliating defeat at the hands of the thirteen year old boy back then. Feng Yun had possessed extraordinary proficiency with martial skills, as if he had practiced them a thousand times and then ten thousand more. She had been powerless to against him and she hadn''t enjoyed it. She couldn''t help but think that the boy was very mysterious and powerful. Then she remembered the Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol and her heart grew cold. The treasure was still on him and he needed to retrieve it. Zhou Yanling shook her head and an evil smile crept onto her lips. When we reach Azure Sky City, we will see who is the victor!


    Feng Yun had no idea of the thoughts of Zhou Yanling and was currently paying attention to the words that the guard was speaking.


    "When in the city, you are not allowed to fight openly unless, it is in an arena. You are not allowed to conduct shady business, kill, or vandalize. Causing a disturbance in the city will lead to the City Lord''s Mansion coming after you and you will inevitably be imprisoned or worse, executed. Keep these rules in mind and you will be treated fairly." The gates opened up and the group once more began to move. Feng Yun lightly bowed to the guard before proceeding onward into the city.


    The Death Singer Mercenaries had been expecting many great things about this famous city, but all of their expectations were completely blown away by the brilliant reality of it. The city...was absolutely gorgeous!


    There were ribbons colored green and black flying everywhere and on it was a viper embroidered on it. The roads were paved with a greenish rock substance that shimmered in the sunlight. Spiritual Jadestone! Everyone was thinking the same thing with absolute shock. Not only were the walls made out of Spiritual Jadestone, even the roads were too?! This city was truly unfathomably wealthy! The shops were decorated with a vast assortment of colors and every single one of the people managing those shops wore expensive clothing and had faces full of pride and dignity. In comparison to these merchants, the merchants from the previous cities that Feng Yun and Xia Qing had been to were absolute trash! Every single person walking down the roads was someone of great status. There were no beggars to be found in the whole circumference and poverty was practically nonexistent! There were quite a few statues up for display, most of them made by very famous artisans and sculptors! Feng Yun looked at the price for one of them out of curiosity and his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets!


    3,000 purple gold coins!


    It must be said that Feng Yun and Xia Qing''s current amount of money was only about one thousand purple gold coins! For there to be items that were worth so much money, what kind of wealth did someone have to have. And that price was only the least of what Feng Yun saw. There were prices ranging from ten thousand to nearly a hundred thousand purple gold coins! These numbers made the pair blank out for a moment before gasping. This...this was outright robbery. Such great amounts of money, there were people who possessed such sums?


    "What the hell is this place? I doubt that even First Class Cities have prices this high. The city supersedes its own reputation!" Feng Yun was frowning to himself while saying. Xia Qing was next to him, her eyes literally wide open and surveying her surroundings. Her eyes landed on a dress that was a bright fiery red with a short skirt and beautiful embroidery. The design was absolutely breathtaking and it was surely worth a lot of money. Xia Qing''s inner shopping instinct awoke and she pulled Feng Yun''s white sleeve. He turned around and saw her fixed expression. Feng Yun angled his eyes towards where Xia Qing was looking at and his eyes fell on the dress.


    "A very nice dress! We should buy it for you Xia Qing. You would look very pretty in it. It should only be around....wait what...!#%$!


    "350,000 PURPLE GOLD COINS!" Feng Yun exclaimed loudly at the shockingly large number. No chance, not even a single percentage of a chance of obtaining it. After calming down, he looked over at Xia Qing and decided to comfort her. He rubbed her shoulder.


    "Xia Qing, give up. It is simply too far beyond our budget!" He checked her expression and expected to see a disheartened face that resigned herself to not being able to touch it. To his disbelief, she was licking her lips and her eyes had narrowed. She appeared to be planning something.


    "Let''s steal it!" Feng Yun blanked out and after a moment realized what she was about to do. He hurriedly tried to calm her down and make her see reason.


    "Ah! No no no! Definitely not! No, we''re going. Give up Xia Qing!" Feng Yun dragged Xia Qing, who was whining in discontent. They went back to the group, who was familiarizing themselves with the layout of the city. Feng Yun noticed that even Zhou Yanling and Elder Zhou had gotten out of the carriage and were observing their surroundings as well. There was a shine in Zhou Yanling''s eyes as she looked at the various products which was oddly similar to that of Xia Qing. Feng Yun sighed and his head drooped. He felt bad for the men that would have to spend money for these women in the future.


    "Women and their spending habits. Truly unfathomable!" Then, he shook his head and didn''t dwell on the topic again.

 The Horde

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    Feng Yun and the others began to search for a spot to settle in as they gradually grew accustomed to the scenery in the city. There was much to do in the city and there was no point in time where there weren''t crowds of people up and about.


    Dong Fuzhen left the group to go ask a guard about recommendations for housing for the large fifty man army that accompanied him. The guard frowned slightly when he saw the massive amount of people congregated together only a few meters away but his face quickly turned thoughtful. After thinking for a little bit, he spoke to Dong Fuzhen with a few words and the latter nodded his head gratefully before turning back towards his mercenary group.


    Feng Yun strode up to him and asked him where they were going to be housed. The old man cleared his throat and replied.


    "There is an inn on the far side of the city. It is titled the Warm Gale and is specifically built for housing a large group of people. The guard told me that fifty people might be a little much for the inn, but he said that they could probably do it if they were given sufficient money. Supposedly, its quality is good!" Feng Yun nodded his head at the old man''s answer and withdrew back to his own battalion. Dong Fuzhen was about to strike conversation with the boy when he noticed that Feng Yun had disappeared so quietly, like a silent ghost. His eyes widened a little before going back down.


    "This kid...he really isn''t one for extended conversation is he? The way he disappears is so quiet and skillful. I fear for those who choose to offend this kid in the future." Dong Fuzhen sighed and smiled wryly at the lack of extended conversation Feng Yun had with other people. In fact, the only reason he would associate himself with other people is if it was beneficial or if they were important to him. There was no need for anything else.


    The group quickly found out that traveling in the vast Twin Viper City was not easy. There were many pathways to tread on and one could easily get lost in such a large city. If they did not have a map and explicit directions from the guard, then it most likely would have taken ages to reach even the inn! Furthermore, the crowds were too large and people flocked in from all directions. Because of this, movement was so slow that you could take only a few breaths worth of distance before you had to slow down because of the crowd.


    After a few hours however, they group finally made it to their destination. The Warm Gale was a very large inn consisting of several buildings, each one many stories in height. It was like a whole complex full of people. In Twin Viper City, hotel and inn services were plenty but there were more customers than inns. Therefore, there were too many people flooding into inns and hardly any spots for people to live in. This was true for The Warm Gale as well. Countless people of great status were signing in to rooms and checking people in. There were groups of thirty or more and some had a mind boggling number of one hundred warriors! It appeared to look like a large army congregating for war. They all wore the same suits of armor and most of them had prideful and dignified expressions, as if nothing could shake them. In comparison to the Death Singer Mercenaries, this army seemed like terrifying gods of war.


    Feng Yun and the others saw this and surprise flickered on their faces. They wondered who these people to have such an awe inspiring force. Feng Yun had a deep comprehension of the elements due to the Eleven Colours Elemental Leaf so he could sense them when they were around. Quite a few people within the army gave off a feeling of total control of the elements and absolute power. Some of them were no weaker than Feng Yun''s own father, Feng Luo.


    Truth Realm Cultivators!


    Feng Yun couldn''t keep the shock out of his eyes as he understood the level of power this army possessed. They had multiple cultivators of the Truth realm and all of them were either as strong as his father, or even stronger! He watched them march off to their resting place after they had checked out with narrowed eyes. There were way too many people of higher status in this city. Everyone you passed would likely have incomparable positions in the outside world. It was better not to offend any of them. Soon after the army left, Feng Yun and the others proceeded to check out for themselves as well.


    At first, the front desk had been very inquisitive to the identity of the people in front of her as she didn''t know whether they were people of status or not. They appeared to be a ragtag group of brutal warriors but they had managed to get in the city. How would they have been able to do it without any status? The woman at the front desk decided to not question it and spoke to them with respect. After all, there were too many crouching tigers and hidden dragons in this city. To offend one may bring disaster upon oneself. She asked for the payment of 500 purple coins, which was standard and quite cheap for such a high quality housing inn. Feng Yun cringed from the number but produced the money nevertheless. He only had about 600 or so purple gold coins left. He let out a small sigh as they disappeared into the woman''s hands.


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    "Sirs, how many people will be housed in the inn?"


    "A little under fifty people," Feng Yun answered. The woman made note of the amount in a small notepad and shouted something to another member of the front desk. A moment later, she passed a small slip of paper to Feng Yun and said,


    "On that sheet of paper is the number of the building assigned to you. Head there and all the necessary arrangements will be there for you. If you have any other requirements, please send someone to contact the front desk and we will see to it that you get what you need." The front desk woman nodded her head at them, indicating that there was nothing else left to do. Feng Yun and Dong Fuzhen led the rest of the Death Singer Mercenaries out of the check in area and towards their building. Their housing was #458 so it was a bit far off. Luckily, the Warm Gale had a minor teleportation array for sending people to their appropriate housing.


    Feng Yun and the others stood near one currently. It was a large yellow circle filled with runes and symbols, most of them being that of shapes. Above the circle was a dial that was currently set to four zeros in straight succession. Feng Yun realized that it was asking for the housing number. Deftly, he changed the second zero to four, the third zero to five and the last zero to eight. All together it looked like...


    0458


    The circle expanded and grew larger until it reached a certain limit. Feng Yun beckoned the approximately fifty people behind him to follow him onto the circle. The mercenaries did so without hesitation and soon, the space was filled up. There was a button underneath the number selection that Feng Yun had noticed. He pressed the button and the holy light around them grew ever brighter. Soon, the whole army could feel themselves dematerializing and being transported to another place. Their bodies were enveloped in the light and disappeared all together. Feng Yun had experienced something like this before when he was transported out of Dai Tian''s palace so he was much better adjusted. The others however, felt slightly panicked and weird. They had no time to ponder about this as the instant they disappeared was the same instant that they reappeared, this time in a new location.


    The army readjusted their eyes, which were currently very blurry so that they could see what their living quarters would look like. They were surprised, Feng Yun included, to see that the housing was extremely extravagant. It was practically a large private villa. The house was colored white with golden windows and palace like walls. It even seemed like a palace. The mercenaries drooled from the anticipation of living here and immediately rushed towards it to unpack. Feng Yun walked slowly with Xia Qing, savoring the surroundings. The housing was at the level of the villas back home at the Cloudscale Sect. In fact, there was very little inferiority. Xia Qing was the child of an aristocratic family as well but even she did not enjoy such extravagant lifestyle.


    Feng Yun noticed that their villa wasn''t the only one on this floor. There were many other people on it as well, some strolling around, while others were merely conversing with their peers. While the rest of the people went to explore their new home, Feng Yun stayed behind to explore the place they had been transported to. He walked in a very leisurely manner, looking at the scenery. The place was filled with greens and an almost illusory tranquil setting that made anyone who entered feel welcome. He found a place with a lot of shade and walked over. There was a large pink cherry blossom tree that stretched its branches outwards to cover a relatively big area. He decided to lay under it, stretching his legs and closing his eyes, enjoying the tranquility. He had not napped for more than ten minutes when he heard something interesting from nearby. Two boys, approximately twenty years of age were walking past him on the sidewalk, clearly in a heated discussion. Feng Yun picked up on what they were saying and was instantly interested.


    "Brother, did you hear? Apparently, there is going to be a large monster horde coming to Twin Viper City!" One of them said.


    "Again? These monsters never learn do they? They lost the last time they attempted to take over the city and they will surely lose this time." The other one spoke lazily. Feng Yun''s ears perked up. A monster horde? Coming to the city?


    "Well of course they will lose. However, we still get to see the City Lord''s Mansion in action again. The battle will be spectacular I tell you!" Then, the two men walked off, out of hearing distance for Feng Yun. He smiled to himself as he pieced together the information he had gained from the conversation. So a monster horde was coming to Twin Viper City? Well then, this should be quite fun. It wouldn''t hurt to take a look would it?

 Legions of Beasts

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    Feng Yun stayed back, laying under the cherry blossom tree for a little more time, pondering about his future and the events that had happened until now.


    He had gone on a great journey, met with new people, fought with terrifying beasts, angered great and powerful kings and experienced things that not many people his age would normally have. He had even gained a master! Currently, his life had been very extraordinary and Feng Yun was very excited to experience new things. He had not even traveled a fourth of the continent and there were many things to explore. He had come to value his friendship with Xia Qing even more than he had at the beginning.


    They had many things in common so it was easy for them to strike a friendship. However, they had never truly become close to each other until facing death together. His companion shared a near inseparable bond that couldn''t be broken easily. Once again, he felt a pang of sadness from having to leave her at the Holy Continental Academy. However, this as all for the sake of becoming even stronger. Once he had reached a very considerable level of strength, traveling together would be so much easier.


    At that point in time, they would resume their journey together.


    Feng Yun pondered those things while subject to the comfortable atmosphere of the environment. After another couple of hours, he decided to come back to the villa. He got up with a yawn and in a very leisurely pace, traced his steps back to the Death Singer Mercenaries. He eventually found the same villa he had arrived at merely a few hours before and walked inside. He had immediately left the vicinity of the villa after he had arrived there so he had not received a chance to inspect the inside.


    Now that he thought of it, the insides were much more beautiful than the outside. The walls of the inside were colored jade and small hexagonal patterns covered the entirety of it. Golden ornaments were strung across the hall and served to lighten the place up and make it seem that much luxurious. Feng Yun''s gaze lingered on the decorations for a few moments before taking it off. He did not have too much of an appreciation for these structures, no matter how beautiful they were. To Feng Yun, the beauty of architecture merely served as something good to look at once in a while. The pleasures of the world was something that Feng Yun rarely delved into.


    Making his way across the hall, he saw many of the mercenaries sitting on the mahogany chairs their legs placed in a relaxed position. They all had large jugs of ale and wine as they conversed with each other in excited voices. Feng Yun smiled and nodded his head at the behavior of the mercenaries. Relaxing was a good thing for the mercenaries who had been through so much. Experiencing pleasure would undoubtedly raise the morale of the troops and their energy would make a qualitative leap. It was the right decision coming to this city.


    There were multiple floors to the villa so it came as no surprise to Feng Yun when he saw a staircase leading upstairs. He ascended upstairs and found the commanders around the place. Dong Fuzhen was sipping from a glass of wine while enjoying the view. He looked incomparably relaxed. Feng Yun could not find Xia Qing anywhere. She must have gone to her room already. He sat himself next to Dong Fuzhen in a comfy chair, a wine bottle next to him. Next to the bottle was a small glass. Feng Yun grabbed the glass and poured some of the wine from the bottle into it. Dong Fuzhen noticed his actions and worry filled his eyes.


    "Kid, are you sure you should be..."


    "I have a pretty good constitution. You would be surprised." Feng Yun filled the glass to the rim and emptied the contents down his throat. Instantly, a hot sensation filled his throat and redness made its way onto his face. The wine tasted very sweet and pleasure was apparent on Feng Yun''s face as he wiped his mouth. Dong Fuzhen stared, wide eyed, at the teen''s constitution.


    "Oi oi kid. Are you going to be okay?" Dong Fuzhen was about to call for someone to get a bucket just in case Feng Yun decided to vomit. Feng Yun''s face cleared up in an instant and he felt healthy once more. The sweetness of the wine was still on his face but the hot sensation was no longer there. He held up his hand to indicate that he felt very fine and there was no need. Instead he began to talk with Dong Fuzhen as if nothing happened.


    "It appears that there will be something interesting happening soon." Dong Fuzhen''s expression turned a little interested.


    "Oh? Do tell."


    "A large horde of demonic beasts will be attacking the city. It appears that it has happened before." Dong Fuzhen almost spit out his wine.


    "A large horde of demonic beasts?! What the hell? Is there any danger?"


    "Apparently not. The city appears to have been attacked by hordes before, and they have never sustained heavy casualties. Even so, the presence of Seeker Twin Viper is there. It is impossible for the horde to be able to take over the city." Dong Fuzhen''s expression softened. It was true. Seeker Twin Viper was an almost peerless existence to the citizens of Twin Viper City and even the people outside of the city. His name was known throughout the continent. Very few could win against existences of that level of power. What hope did a horde of stupid demonic beasts have of defeating him?


    "So, what do you plan to do?"


    "Well, the hordes will be attacking very soon and transportation will most likely shut down. The city will go into lockdown. No one can get in and no one can get out. Seeing how we are practically trapped in here fore the time being, lets enjoy the show. I am interested to see what will happen." Dong Fuzhen nodded his head in response. It made sense. No one would want to travel when such a crisis may disrupt their journey. After briefly discussing with Dong Fuzhen, Feng Yun went up and talked to Xia Qing for a while, informing her of the coming horde. By nightfall, the mercenaries had all slept except for Feng Yun, who decided to use his time to cultivate.


    The next day, everyone was fresh and their spirits were high. They seemed as if they were prepared to take on any challenge that the world had for them. With this kind of morale, the journey to Azure Sky City would be much easier. The army had already been informed of the incoming horde and excited expressions surfaced onto their faces. The whole army was coming for the "event". Feng Yun changed the dial above the holy circle to 0000 and the circle expanded to encompass the whole army of fifty. Instantly, they teleported to the check in location.


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    They exited the area and headed towards the gates. Along the way, there were many other people making their way towards the gates as well. They all held very interested expressions and, like the mercenaries, wished to personally witness the power of the City Lord''s Mansion. The line of people moved very fast in contrast to yesterday''s slow movement. They all rushed to get a spot at the scene. Soon, Feng Yun and his group reached the location. They were very lucky to grab a spot on the outer rim of the gates, where there was a rim for people to see the outside. Not only that, there was also a screen that was magically projected behind the gates, depicting the soon to be battlefield. Everyone waited patiently for the warriors of the City Lord''s Mansion to come.


    Soon enough they did. Archers wearing tight jade colored armor stood on the towers that kept the walls together, their bows at their sides. Next to them were cannons two times taller than themselves, black in color. One of the guards in charge of the gate let out a shout and the massive doors opened. Out came hundreds of soldiers on mounts, varying from ghastly lizards to noble stallions. Either way, the soldiers looked awe inspiring on them and they were a sight to behold. At the front of the army was a stout looking man with a red feather sticking out of his helmet. He was clearly the commander and had sharp eyes that could see through everything. The troops stared at the horizon for a moment before tensing up.


    This was because in the horizon was a stampede of hundreds if not thousands of beasts, all rushing towards the same point: the gate. They varied in size and shape and carried a very bloodthirsty killing intent with them as they rushed. The monsters were incredibly savage, bits of flesh and gore dying their coats. It was clear that these beasts had killed for a bit before coming here. The crowd watched them coming closer to the gates as the full number of the horde unveiled itself. It was terrifyingly huge. Thousands and thousands of beasts piled themselves together while running at full speed. The stout looking man''s gaze flickered as he saw this mind boggling number. He called a soldier from the army to him and spoke a few words to him. The soldier nodded solemnly and charged inside the city.


    The stout commander expected the beasts to continue to run until they collided with the army so he had made preparations with the cannons and archers to pick them off before the majority of them met the troops. To his surprise, the beasts had stopped moving when they had reached a distance of fifty meters from the gates. They tensed up and licked their savage lips in anticipation, as if they were waiting for an order to be given for them to charge. The stout commander''s eyes flashed with shock. Were they possibly...being commanded? He had heard of such a thing before but it had never happened to them in the history of the hordes that attacked Twin Viper City. Truth and Tyrant realm beasts possessed very high intelligence, comparable to humans but they lacked commanding experience so they could not forge armies. However, it as clear that such a thing has happened.


    The crowd was surprised once more when they saw that the beasts were dividing themselves up into large groups, like divisions. The army had formed several formations filled with specific beasts that had certain attributes that could boost the potential of the army. The stout commander''''s gaze turned focused and grim.


    "Not good, the beast army has gone against expectation. They have formed an organized army. With this kind of force added to their extreme population, it won''t be easy to repel this assault." Feng Yun thought to himself. What kind of beast was commanding them, to have this much intelligence.


    "MEN! Ready your weapons! Prepare for war!" The stout commander yelled to the army behind him. The archers on the tower raised their bows and a powerful aura erupted from them. The same was true for the mounted soldiers, who had aimed their spears forward, making for a fantastic formation. The cannons on the towers were being loaded by the men and they were trained on the army. The stout commander wasn''t going to take any chances. He had been through a great many horde sieges but never had he ever experienced something like this.


    Almost at the same time that the army readied their weapons, a loud sound pierced through the air. Thunderclouds formed in the sky above the beast army. They looked extremely terrifying and scared the Xiantian cultivators in the human army out of their wits. Truth realm cultivator! A Truth realm cultivator was among their ranks. The stout commander''s face twitched as he pondered. Was this beast possibly the perpetrator behind the organized horde? He didn''t have time to think about it as a large thunderbolt dislodged itself from the clouds and flew straight down into the battlefield.


    CRACK!


    The sound rang throughout the ears of everyone present. However, it was the beasts who acted upon this sound. They all rushed forward, bloodlust leaking out of their mouths. They came in all forms, reptiles, birds, felines, mammals and many others.


    Their speed was considerable as they neared the stout commander and his men one foot every two seconds. The stout commander raised his spear high and yelled,


    "Fire the projectiles!"


    The cannons began firing large circular projectiles made of a very powerful substance at the beasts. The balls connected with multiple groups and the destruction was apparent. As soon as they made contact, the cannonballs exploded into multiple fragments each filled with fire energy. The fire energy came from a private Truth realm cultivator hired by the City Lord''s Mansion who imbued the cannonballs with pure fire energy. This basically meant that the cannonballs were like disposable Truth Artifacts! With so many of them firing simultaneously, how could the damage not be small.


    The bodies of combusted beasts flew through the air and knocked into other beasts. The damage was enough to disrupt the flow of the battle for a bit but surprisingly, the beasts recovered easily and proceeded to meet the ground troops. Even when the arrows and cannonballs rained down upon them, their killing intent didn''t diminish. Rather, it increased quantitatively. The stout commander''s side of the battle tensed.


    "Brace for impact! Kill them all!"


    The roars of the beasts grew ever louder as they merged with the battle cries of the soldiers. The beasts and the soldiers had made contact. And a whole other level of brutality was about to begin.

 The First and Second Waves

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    Feng Yun watched as the hordes of beasts collided with the commander and his army. From what he could feel, most of the human side were cultivators of the Xiantian realm, and quite strong ones as well. All of them were much stronger than Feng Yun. However, even if you had the most skilled of fighters, they would pale in comparison to a horde of Xiantian realm beasts rushing you at most. This is exactly what was happening at the moment.


    Snarls erupted from the mouths of the beasts as they flew into battle, one after the other. Direwolves, an evolved and mutated form of normal wolves bit down on the shoulders of the soldiers from behind, making them grit their teeth in pain. They recovered quite fast however and swung their spear in skillful movements. Their beasts ere even more savage as they chewed large beasts and spit out their disgruntled remains. Blood coated their teeth and


    PUCHI!


    PUCHI!


    PUCHI!


    The stout commander was dealing serious damage to the incoming beasts. Every time his spear moved, the end of the tip would appear at the back of a beast''s head. Gore exploded into pieces and coated his iron armor. He looked like the incarnation of a devil. The stout commander leaped into the air and with a breath, launched the spear into the ground. The spear appeared like lightning descending from the heavens and completely decimated the surrounding beasts. He fell to the ground and picked up his spear. With a grim faced expression on his face, he continued to twirl the spear in movements that made it seem like a vortex that destroyed anyone who got close. Everyone watched with gleaming eyes and excitement. Feng Yun as observing the spear techniques that the stout commander was employing and secretly lamented to himself,


    "Hm, he is quite skilled with the spear. However, his skill hasn''t reached the level of Master. Master''s ability is too powerful and tyrannical."


    Thinking about it, Feng Yun remembered the terror and awe that he felt when he saw his master control the spear with his mind and deftly use it to completely overpower Cheng Xu. Dai Tian had been completely calm at that point and manipulated the spear flashes to perfection! His skill in the spear was something had been built up over thousands of years.


    Looking back at the battle, it didn''t seem to be good for the humans. Faced with a tyrannical amount of bloodlust and flooding beasts, there was no possible way for them to completely erase them. Even as the stout commander and his army dished out attacks that killed three or four of them at a time, compared to the entirety of the army, it was inconsequential. Hundreds more rushed in to take their place and the army began to grow tired and fatigued. It didn''t look like it could hold on much longer. The stout commander, knowing this was going to happen, roared,


    "Engage in the 1,000 Unified Phalanx Formation!"


    The soldiers who heard him immediately retreated backwards letting their mounts, hold the beast horde off until they could organize together. The men tightly packed against each other, leaving no room for breakthrough. From their backs, the soldiers took out jade colored shields and placed them in front of them. The onlookers gasped. They had Spiritual Jadestone Shields given to the army as well? Truly powerful!


    The soldiers then fitted their spears into the little gaps made by the shields pressing tight against each other in the long horizontal line of defense. The ranks behind the front vanguard tilted their spears upwards so that they wouldn''t hit their fellow comrades. The stout commander organized at the front of the formation and gave a high pitched whistle. The mounts that belonged to the soldiers reacted to it and fell back to the phalanx formation, congregating at the sides, snarling at the approaching fiends. The beasts noticed this formation and didn''t hesitate to come directly at it. They didn''t notice anything special, as their intelligence wasn''t that high. They merely wished for blood and would do anything to obtain it. As the beasts approached, the soldiers tensed up and aimed their spears.


    The beasts collided with the shields, sending a tremor through the whole army. The formation however, did not budge a single bit. Rather, the soldiers roared and began to push the opposition back, causing the movement to become stifled. To increase the momentum of the retaliation, the vanguard plunged their spears into the opposing ranks, severing many of their heads. This allowed for less tension when on the defensive and for greater force pushing them back. It seemed like the beasts were gradually losing their overbearing power.


    "DIE FIENDS!" The stout commander roared and sent tons of Yuan Energy coursing through the spear into the beasts. The result was internal combustion in the beasts, dealing damage to surrounding beasts who had not been hit by the spear. The stout commander threw his shield and took out a second spear from his back. Twirling both spears in his hand, he smiled evilly at the approaching onslaught. He ran forward and, while pouring Yuan Energy in his twin spears, he slashed them at the beasts in a full 360 degree turn. A tremor ran through the whole beast army, who had clearly been knocked back because of the explosions of the beasts.


    The stout commander and his ranks were decimating the offensive ranks of the demonic beasts and it looked as if the battle had turned in their favor. After hours of constant slaughter, it seemed that the beast ranks had finally run out. Piercing a hole through the head of one last demonic beast, a fox, the stout commander leaned on his spear for support. He was evidently very fatigued and could not fight any longer. In fact, that was the situation for the whole entire army as well. Some of them had perished in the fight and although they had eventually one the fight, it was somewhat bitter. The army believed they had won the fight and prepared to return to the city.


    Meanwhile, a few miles away, three beasts were observing the slaughter that was occurring with indifferent gazes. One of them was colored with a deep blue and had sparks running through its fur. This beast was a Howling Thunder Wolf and it laid on the floor, curled up into a ball. It opened one of its eyes and saw that the wave of beasts had been decimated. One of the other two beasts, a very large tiger, walked up to him and said,


    "Sir, the first wave has been completely slaughtered. What should we do now?" The Howling Thunder Wolf smiled a bit with its white teeth and shook a bit in anticipation.


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    "Haha, their regular soldiers should be very exhausted. Deploy the second wave. If we press the attack, their Xiantian army cannot hold on and will have to rely on their Bloodfiends and Seekers. Once that happens, all the pieces will be set. If we kill them, then we can draw Twin Viper out of seclusion." The tiger nodded his head and said,


    "This time we will take the city right sir?"


    "Certainly. Once Twin Viper is dead, taking over the city should be a piece of cake." The Howling Thunder Wolf curled up once more into a ball and closed his eyes, entering a slumber. The tiger looked at him for a moment before shouting behind him. This was because there was in fact, another beast army. The first wave had already ended. The second wave was about to begin. There were even more beasts in this army than the last. They held more bloodlust and more intelligence than the previous beasts and much more combat experience. The first wave was meant to exhaust the infantry. The second wave was meant to destroy them. As soon as they heard the tiger''s shout, they began to move, gradually increasing in speed.


    The soldiers of the army at the time were packing up their things to return to the city when they felt an enormous pressure assault them from behind. The stout commander''s eyes turned cold and a horrifying realization came to him.


    "No way. There couldn''t possibly be..." There it was. A large army of beasts emerging from the horizon, filled with more beasts than the previous one. They seemed much more terrifying and had too much killing intent. The lust bore down on the soldiers like a mountain. They had no time to recover from their shock as the beast army was running straight at them. This time, they weren''t giving the soldiers any time to prepare. This was a full on slaughter and nothing could stop it. The crowd too was shocked. How could there be a second wave? Beasts weren''t that smart at preparing wars. Very few beasts possessed the intelligence to organize a whole army. Whoever did this is so smart that they could actually rally so many troops?


    "Men, quickly retreat! We can''t fight against so many beasts. Leave it to the elders of the city." The stout commander shouted at the soldiers. They needed no one to tell them that they needed to run. Every single one of them clearly understood their current situation and that they could not afford to fight again. They turned and ran as fast as they could, but their decision was a bit too late. The beasts had already come very close in their moment of hesitation. Wolves and tigers pounced on the fleeing soldiers and tore their heads off with their sharp teeth. The scene was of utter horror. Gore and severed limbs littered the battlefield and only served to fuel the bloodlust that the beasts had. More and more soldiers succumbed to the onslaught of beasts. The beasts divided into many groups that worked together in order to take out the soldiers. Even if they had a lot of skill, faced with such coordination, the soldiers didn''t stand a chance.


    The stout commander cursed to himself and brought out his two spears once more. He had decided to stand and fight with his fellow brothers, who were currently being slaughtered by the demonic beasts. He rushed at the nearest one, severing its head with little difficulty. The stout commander surveyed his surroundings and found one of his own soldiers being assaulted by a group of six beasts.  He was evidently having trouble fending them off and had already sustained heavy injuries. Blood poured out of a shoulder and chest wound. Each time his spear met the enemy''s claws the soldier would cough out blood. The stout commander rushed over to protect his comrade.


    Just as one of the beasts was about to launch a head blow to completely tear him apart, the stout commander leaped in, twin spears slicing forward. The spears met with the claws, completely severing the arm. Blood gushed out and the beast roared in anger and pain. The stout commander didn''t stop there and tore the animal''s head off with swift strike from his left spear. He then threw the spear in his right hand at another beast, a demonic crane, completely puncturing the skull and ending its life. The other beasts were shocked for a moment before launching a four pronged assault on him. The stout commander, with a grim faced expression, exerted all of his Yuan Energy into the spear.


    PUCHI!


    The spear met with the claws of another tiger like beast. There was struggle from the tiger as it tried to resist the overbearing Yuan Energy. Eventually, it was overcome and the spear sank in its skull. The stout commander turned to the others and threw his other spear, piercing another one''s chest. He had more difficulty with the others but eventually, they were killed as well. Their carcasses littered the floor. The stout commander panted hard as he turned to face the soldier he had just saved. The soldier was terrified out of his mind. He was also filled with reverence and relief at the commander that had saved his life.


    "Soldier! Go and retreat! We will leave it to the elders to handle!" The soldier needed no persuasion and ran towards the gates. The stout commander sighed in exhaustion as soon as the soldier was a long way from him.


    "I must go as well. But first I should save the----" His words ere interrupted by the sharp pain he felt in his chest. His eyes were wide and blood was pouring out of his chest. He turned his head and saw a leopard like creature behind him, its claw piercing the stout commander''s chest. Blood splattered everywhere and his organs could be seen. The leopard had gore coating its mouth and most of its body was ripped away. The stout commander must have overlooked one of the creatures he thought he had killed. The creature had found a weak spot in the stout commander''s body and attacked it. Sure enough, the commander had been dealt a fatal injury. With a a roar of anger, the stout commander pulled the claw out of his chest and ripped it away from the leopard''s body. He slapped the leopard''s head and it ceased to exist. Even though the creature was dead however, the damage had been done.


    The stout commander collapsed to the grass, blood relentlessly pouring out of the wound. The red substance leaked out of his mouth. His eyes had already grown dim and he had resigned himself to the release of death. Rolling onto his back, the stout commander muttered to himself,


    "These beasts came at us with startling intelligence and power, not to mention their numbers. Even the elders...*cough of blood*...may find it difficult to repel an assault like this."" The stout commander''s eyelids closed and a scent of death leaked out from his body.

 The City Lord Takes Action

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    Feng Yun was observing the deaths of the vast multitude of the soldiers in great pity and solemnity. He knew that the situation wasn''t good. The previous hordes in the city from what he had learned weren''t nearly as powerful as this one. This was the reason behind the shock and unprepared state of the City Lord''s Mansion. Now that the true fighting potential of the beast army was revealed, the City Lord''s Mansion should begin to take it seriously now. Though Feng Yun understood that nearly a whole 1,000 men had been slaughtered, it should be obvious that the city had developed countless countermeasures for something like this happening. Therefore, he wasn''t in the slightest bit worried. Seeing a slaughter happen did not faze him at all. He had seen grotesque things of the same level of this, and even higher. The decimation of a country, is something that you cannot forget in your entire life.


    At the current moment, the gates leading into the city were wide open and the beasts had a clear path of entering. However, most of the beasts had not noticed it and continued slaughtering the soldiers. Even the archers had retreated out of fear and no cannonball was sufficient enough to cause significant damage to the army. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning came crashing down from the thundercloud that had released the earlier one. It struck the ground, making a resonant and loud sound to shake the ears of the beasts and humans alike. It was strangely similar to the first lightning bolt and clearly held a signal as the beasts instantly reacted to it.


    They turned their heads from their opponents towards the gates. Savage looks filled their faces as they set a new destination. They left their opponents who were dumbfounded and rushed towards the gate with drool escaping their mouths. It seems that they were possessed by the thought of devouring a whole city of human flesh. The whole army rushing towards the gates appeared very terrifying to the spectators, who had been calmly watching until now, Upon seeing the beasts come ever closer, sweat dropped down on some of their faces and hesitation flashed. They weren''t sure whether they would be safe. Twin Viper City was one of the strongest cities on the continent and wasn''t so easily penetrated. However, they had just seen a whole army of 1,000 strong men get slaughtered apart by the horde. Their beliefs were wavering now based on the current events. Some of them even unconsciously backed away.


    In the center of Twin Viper City laid a large mansion constructed of the jade colored Spiritual Jadestone. It was extremely magnificent in stature and intimidated those who entered through the large gates. Within the great mansion were a group of men seated in mahogany chairs calmly sipping tea. They were all relatively old, most having grown white beards and possessed a great amount of wisdom. However in their eyes there lie a great ferociousness and pride, which could not be extinguished easily. These men were clearly no ordinary people. The amount of old men numbered four in total. Before them was a young soldier kneeling on the ground his head down in prostration. His face held an expression of reverence as he passed a piece of white parchment to the old man in the center of the four. This one wore gold robes with runes inscribed on the back. If one attempted to read them, they would notice that the characters formed the title, "City Lord".


    The City Lord read the letter carefully and still had a calm expression. When he reached a certain point however, his complexion turned a bit unsightly. He clenched the paper in his fists until it transformed into a pile of ash. He had not even used fire to burn it and it had turned to ash. He looked at the young soldier before him and said,


    "You did well informing me of this. Judging from your armor, you should be a survivor of the soldiers that fought so valiantly against the beast horde?"


    "Yes City Lord. My brothers....most of them perished in battle. City Lord, I beg of you. Please avenge them and the commander''s deaths." The soldier kowtowed before the City Lord while holding back tears. The City Lord nodded his head solemnly and placed his hand on the soldier''s shoulder. He then turned toward the direction of the door.


    "Hmph, these stupid beasts think they can just take over the city as easy as that? Not while my old legs are still on the ground!" The other three old men, all colored respectively red, blue, yellow and green, stood up and moved to follow the man.


    "Wu Lao, this beast army. Is it not a possibility that it was coordinated by that Howling Thunder Wolf who escaped our grasp in the last horde attack?" The blue robed man, seemingly the one with the most calm of temperaments inquired. Wu Lao didn''t turn his head and replied indifferently.


    "High chance it is him. What arrogance. He thinks that even though he failed the first time he can succeed the second? Hmph, that stupid wolf won''t escape us this time. He is practically delivering himself to us! It has only been a thousand years. How much progress could he have made?" The blue robed man didn''t speak again, convinced by Wu Lao''s confidence. The red robed old man said in a gleeful voice,


    "Hehe Elder Brother Wu Lao, can I be the first to take a bite out of his carcass when we kill him? I wonder how lightning sparks taste?"


    "Do what you want. Let''s not waste time. If Ancestor Twin Viper gets angry, we''re absolutely done for. Let us eliminate this threat!" The other three men nodded their heads and they shot off into the distance like beams of light.


    Meanwhile, the beast army was coming too close to the gates. The archers were trying hard to pick them off but even with their superb skills, the number of beasts was just simply too large. It had to be around ten thousand or more. Just who could gather such a terrifying force to be reckoned with? Even the cannonballs formed by the fire elemental Truth realm cultivator was useless in the face of numbers. Furthermore, the beasts had coordination to match their numbers, making it nearly unstoppable. Even a First Class City may find some trouble defending against this kind of assault.


    The azure wolf had already opened his eyes from his slumber and was currently staring at the battlefield from above. His eyes were sharp and thunder crackled along his pelt. He looked at the anxious expressions on the faces of the spectators and smiled with glee.


    "Soon, you terror shall manifest into the ultimate horror. Neither the City Lord and his elders nor Seeker Twin Viper shall stop me!" He chuckled to himself, imagining the scene. He pictured thousands of innocents slaughtered and ripped to pieces, screaming in pain. He pictured the streets dyed with the color of blood. His "interesting" thoughts were interrupted when he picked up a scent that was not native to the battlefield. Four figures emerged out of the city, clothed in primary colors and dominating the scene with their powerful aura. They looked down at the legions of beasts approaching the gate with a great arrogance and narrowed eyes. The Howling Thunder Wolf raised his eyebrows and smiled even wider.


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    "That was fast? Well then, its time for the plan to proceed. Chishi, they''ve arrived at the battlefield!" The tiger that was subordinate to the Howling Thunder Wolf raised its head that was engaged in the the devouring of one of the heads of a human that a underling brought him. It looked slightly unsatisfied with its meal but still payed attention to the wolf.


    "Sir, when do you want me to activate the formation?"


    "When I give the signal." Then, the wolf proceeded to sit and watch the intense slaughter that was soon to occur.


    The four old men had arrived at the gate at the time and were gazing upon the army with a look of arrogance. Feng Yun and all the people on the ground looked at them with awe and surprise. Most of them clearly knew who these people were. As for those who didn''t, just reading the characters on the back of their robes told them enough. The old man in the front was clearly the City Lord of Twin Viper City, Wu Lao and the other robed men were elders. The red robed man looked at the army and whistled while saying,


    "Whooh! That wolf really outdid himself trying to take over this city. I truly wonder where he got all of these beasts from. Either way, I will get to kill more!"


    "Hm, this wolf''s arrogance has skyrocketed beyond the limits of what normal people have. We should teach him a lesson...one that he will carry with him to the Yellow Springs of Hell!" The yellow robed man said with disdain. The blue robed man and the City Lord declined to comment and instead focused on the scene below them. In particular, the City Lord was looking at the half eaten carcasses of the soldiers who had gave their lives for the city. His brow furrowed and some rage silently seeped on to his face.


    "KILL!"


    Almost as if waiting for his call, the men spread out in different directions, all occupying a large portion of the beast army. The blue robed man started first, his hands spreading out before him. He closed his eyes and a cool breeze like energy manifested within his palms. Wind energy, Feng Yun thought to himself. This blue robed man was clearly a wind element cultivator.


    "You beasts have sinned towards our city. DIE!"


    His hands began to gradually collect more gusts of wind and air from the surroundings. Soon, a small circular ball of wind energy seemed to be making itself visible to the people not of the Truth realm.


    The blue robed man spread his fingers apart, allowing for a greater volume of wind energy to fly into the air balls. After believing that he had gathered enough, the blue robed man inhaled a sharp breath of air before opening his eyes. He launched the two air balls with a large amount of velocity towards the beasts, who had sensed danger originating from the sky and stopped to survey their surroundings. When they saw the air balls, they stared dumbly at it, not understanding what it was. The air balls connected with two different parts of the beast army, sending out an enormous torrent of energy. The torrent contained within the ball expanded quickly, acting as a vacuum and sucking up everything in a ten meter radius. The energy transformed into a hurricane like existence that simply tore through the beast ranks.


    The hurricane contained winds as sharp as blades and whatever came into contact with it was instantly slaughtered, pieces of their body being cut clean off. Even if the beasts didn''t come close to it, the hurricane would suck them up anyways and split their bodies apart. It was a horrifying sight to the beasts who were still located some distance away. Many of them whimpered in fear for the power of the wind storms was too great. Just by a couple of wind hurricanes, more than a quarter of the beast army had been decimated.


    Meanwhile, the red robed man was dealing quite the damage himself. The man smiled as his body released a very terrifying energy from it. There were large amounts of killing intent being dispensed from his body, showing that he had killed things countless times. It manifested into an illusory phantom that threatened the beasts below and even made some of them urinate themselves. What terrified them the most however, was his next action.


    "You guys better taste good when I fry you!"


    The red robed man then condensed the killing intent into a thick layer of skin. He then launched himself from the air directly towards the ground....like a meteor. His body was like a comet, streaking at heaven defying speeds. The monsters basically had no chance of escaping. His body connected with the horde below and seconds a later, an explosion rocked the whole battlefield. Everyone looked over and were shocked to see that where there was once an abnormal amount of monsters, was now a large crater of nothingness. Practically nothing existed in it anymore. A figure dragged itself out of the crater, its face colored with disappointment. The figure had red robes and had an old appearance. The elder looked around and then with gloom, slapped his forehead in admonishment.


    "Damn it! I did it again! I forgot to leave their bodies intact. Now I don''t have the chance to taste some new beasts'' meat!"


    The yellow robed elder was casting high level earth elemental skills that literally "uprooted" the battlefield. Earthquakes shook the coordination of the beasts and made them falter. Not only that, the ground gave way under them due to the earthquakes and a large portion of the beasts fell down into the the abyss of darkness. He also summoned spikes and various killing mechanisms to wipe out the whole population. The sight at the end was one of complete slaughter and horror. Bodies were strewn up everywhere and organs spilled out of the bodies, littering the floor with their blood. Add to the fact that there was a few thousand of them, the amount of blood there was enough to start a river.


    With the combined attacks of the three elders, completely destroying the entire beast army was only a matter of time. The City Lord didn''t even have to do anything. It only took them a few minutes and the ten thousand beast horde...had been completely wiped out. In the entire battlefield, only the four elders remained. The whole entire audience was stunned silent. None of them had the courage to speak at all. The sight that they had just witnessed was just too much to even comprehend. Feng Yun was currently thinking very hard about the strength of the three elder. He wondered what would happen if his master went all out. Would the carnage be even greater than what these elders could cause? At this point of time he had no idea due to the fact that he did not understand Dai Tian''s current level of strength accurately. The City Lord had watched as the three elders finished the horde before taking a step in the air forward. In a loud booming voice he said,


    "Howling Thunder Wolf! We know you are there! Come out and fight me you god damn coward! Or are you afraid that you will lose to me once more?"

 The Formation Comes Into Play

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    The shout resonated throughout the whole entire battlefield and seemed to shake heaven and earth. The City Lord looked absolutely awe inspiring with his bulging muscles being clearly displayed and his firm expression manifesting. It seemed as if nothing could take him down.


    "What''s wrong you trash of a wolf? Get out here. One moment you''re slaughtering my soldiers so audaciously and now you hide when I appear? Trash! Don''t make me look for you myself!"


    The City Lord''s taunts were truly overbearing and relentless, never ceasing even once. Hearing taunts like this thrown at them was enough to drive anyone insane. The audience found their blood boiling from the anticipation. Would the challenged meet the challenger?


    "Ah, old man, you''re still holding onto this earth eh? Senile idiot! I am afraid that what happened last time shall not be repeated."


    An extremely tyrannical pressure manifested upon the whole scene, shocking the onlookers to a high extent. Striding through the air calmly was the azure pelted Howling Thunder Wolf. Lightning crackled fiercely against the air around it. The dangerous presence he exuded was completely overpowered. The wolf wore a fierce but lazy face and smiled in a know-it-all way, gesturing that he did not put the City Lord in his eyes at all. Wu Lao''s expression darkened upon seeing the wolf appear.


    "So you really do still have some pride in yourself. And here I thought I had completely taken care of it in the last fight we had."


    "Indeed. During the last horde, I was much too weak. I could barely match up to you. Now, however, is a different matter. You aren''t a match for me."


    "Hmph, you talk big. It has been a thousand years. You made improvements. Doesn''t that mean that I have as well?!" The killing intent around Wu Lao intensified and sent shock waves flowing through the battlefield. The wolf raised its eyebrows a bit and then yawned in disinterest.


    "Yeah yeah whatever. Just fight already!"


    The Howling Thunder Wolf let out a great roar and the thunder on its body grew thicker, expanding at the same time. He discharged the bolts of lightning, which glowed with a deep blue. The bolts assaulted Wu Lao, who merely stood there without a change in expression.


    The old man lifted his hands and sent all of the killing intent being contained within his body outwards, pouring it into his hands. Then, when the bolts of lightning bolts connected, a large explosion occurred.


    BOOM!


    The lightning bolts colliding with the killing intent caused a large amount of feedback to materialize and both sides were not harmed. Wu Lao was still standing in the exact same position he was in before. However, the palms of his hands were now ash colored, clearly the effect of the lightning. Wu Lao stared at it in contemplation before saying,


    "Hm, you seem to have made some improvements. However, it''s going to take a lot more effort to defeat me!"


    Wu Lao directed his killing intent to surge towards the wolf. It appeared like a black fiendish aura that needed to kill something to satisfy its great hunger. The fiendish aura was incredibly powerful and showed that the City Lord had killed countless beings in his life. However, the oppression didn''t cause the wolf much harm. In fact, it even seemed to be enjoying the struggle. With a loud roar, it completely shook off the killing intent and discharged thousands of lightning bolts from its body. The lightning bolts swiveled upon each other and formed a great thunderous vortex.


    The vortex spiraled about sucking in all of the lightning that the wolf was dispensing. After gathering up for a while, the vortex stopped swiveling. The City Lord could sense the dangerous presence being exuded from the vortex and involuntarily shrunk away.


    "Ten Thousand Thunders Vortex!"


    The vortex unleashed a torrent of energy all at once, making the air around them wave and turn in odd angles. It rushed at Wu Lao with an unprecedented amount of force. Lightning crackled up Wu Lao''s arm and gave him shocks, provoking a slight cringe from him.


    "I am not done yet!"


    Instantly, the vortex split into several thousand lightning bolts, all flying towards Wu Lao. The lightnings had changed color now, turning to a deep shade of purple. Wu Lao let out a snort, and converged a large amount of energy into his fists. The fists emitted a sharp killing energy that struck against the lightning. After a period of struggle, the lightning seemed to show signs of dispersing. However, it was then that the the wolf let out another roar.


    "Chain Lightning Detonation!"


    The lightning branched off into separate bolts entering in different directions. The strategic move surprised Wu Lao and because he hadn''t expected it, he was not able to block the attack fast enough. The purple lightning branches attacked him from all directions and didn''t give him any room to move. The first branch to get close enough to him let out a sharp sound and lunged in his direction. Wu Lao attempted to block the lightning with his tyrant like hands but he was shocked to see that the lightnings completely avoided it. They ducked under the arm and struck the chest, sending shocks up his body.


    "GRAHHH!"


    The City Lord shouted out in pain as he felt the shocks paralyze some of the functions in his body. He could not move his arms at this point in time. What made it even worse, was the fact that there were more lightning branches attacking him. They were all converging upon him with great speed, as if knowing that their enemy was in a disarmed state. The City Lord gritted his teeth and with startling determination, broke one of his fingers on his left hand. The pain of the broken finger somehow counteracted the effects of the lightning as he was suddenly able to move once more. The Howling Thunder Wolf''s expression changed slightly. He had truly been surprised by the determination that Wu Lao had used in breaking his own finger.


    "Old bastard. You''re still as crazy as ever."


    The lightnings, knowing that they had lost their chance, fused together to form one massive and thick lightning bolt. It seemed to fall towards Wu Lao like it was descending from the heavens. Heaven wanted to strike the City Lord with its mighty forces of nature.


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    "Shattering Thunder Strike!"


    The bolt flew at Wu Lao with no intention of stopping. Feng Yun received chills when looking at the power that the wolf had demonstrated up until now. He had an amazing level of control over the element of lightning and a high level of comprehension. As a Truth level cultivator, one must have a great amount of comprehension and thinking abilities. Thus, it was natural that the wolf should be this intelligent.


    "Hmph, you even forced me to break my finger. Even though you have grown in strength, you still cannot beat me."


    Wu Lao stared fiercely at the bolt and energy full of killing intent surrounded him. After taking a large breath Wu Lao stepped forward and muttered,


    "Murdering Blade Fists!"


    The palms were covered in a thick and bubbly layer of killing intent that only seemed to grow in the presence of Wu Lao''s anger. He lashed out with a punch towards the incoming bolt. The onlookers were shocked. What kind of man was he to be crazy enough to directly strike lightning?!


    The fist met the lightning bolt and a series of explosions and crackling began. The energy that the fist dispensed seemed to lose out to the overpowering lightning energy for a few moments, but gradually, some changes occurred. The killing energy in the fist grew stronger as the anger in Wu Lao''s heart grew and a more tyrannical pressure dominated over the lightning. Sparks flew but the light in the bolt was growing dimmer. The killing energy was practically absorbing the elemental energy and converting it into killing energy by the second. The wolf saw this and couldn''t help but exclaim,


    "Shit!"


    The lightning bolt gave a last struggle before being completely dissipated into shattered shards. The wolf coughed out a large mouthful of blood upon seeing this. He hadn''t expected for the bolt to be completely destroyed and he had lost some valuable energy in that strike. Wu Lao saw the condition of the wolf and smiled coldly.


    "Hmph, you really aren''t that much. Just all talk! Die you stupid wolf!"


    He lunged forward at the wolf, who lifted its head sharply upon recovering from the injury. It glared defiantly at Wu Lao, who seemed to think that he had won the fight. Wu Lao arrived right next to the wolf and quickly lunged a fist at it, filled with concentrated energy, The wolf turned its head to dodge and snapped its jaws at Wu Lao. The jaws crackled with lightning and the teeth were like siphons for it. Heavens, even the jaws contained lightning! Out came a lightning blast that decimated the surroundings besides the two fighters.


    Wu Lao brought his legs up to kick the wolf. Fortunately for him, the wolf had its jaw outstretched and thus, it could not expect the sudden move. As it tried to retract its head, it felt a sharp pain in its chest as the wolf''s body went spiraling a few meters away. While in the air, the wolf gained its stance back and landed on the ground safely. It growled at Wu Lao and its fur bristled.


    Suddenly, more energy pulsated through its veins as the rage in its eyes became apparent. Its muscles bulged and its claws grew another couple feet. It expression grew incomparably savage and a terrifying presence was being emitted from it.


    The wolf leaped off the ground and soared through the air at heaven defying speeds. Wu Lao sneered and pushed both his hands out in front of him to counter the incoming attack. The wolf completely disregarded the attempt and slashed its claws at the barrier. The barrier shook for a moment in response to the pressure. Wu Lao snorted in disdain, before realizing the changes in the barrier. The large shield had begun to disintegrate.


    "Shit...."


    The barrier collapsed and shattered into pieces. At the same time, the wolf, with its savage expression, lunged in and pierced its claws at the City Lord. Wu Lao''s chest was pierced slightly before the claws stopped short. Tyrant realm cultivators had astonishingly strong bodies and could take many hits. The Howling Thunder Wolf however, was still able to inflict heavy wounds upon the City Lord! This clearly showed the amount of strength that the wolf possessed. As his wounds bled out, the City Lord was secretly exclaiming to himself about how the wolf had become so much stronger since the last time they had fought.


    Wu Lao''s chest poured out blood and he used one of his hands to grasp it. The red substance leaked out of his mouth and a solemn expression replaced his originally disdainful face. He gritted his teeth and yelled,


    "Elders, I am afraid that he has grown too strong! We must combine forces to defeat the monster."


    Without a single shred of hesitation, the elders gathered over next to the City Lord. The blue robed old man came closer and tried to inspect the wound but Wu Lao waved him off.


    "Do not worry about me! He too is injured. With all of us combined, there is no possibility of him winning!"


    The elders nodded and called out their energy from within them. They looked like a united force, ready to strike down anything that opposed them. Their tyrannical auras overlapped and complemented each other. Nothing could stop this group. The wolf gazed at the group preparing to kill it and smiled coldly.


    "Indeed. I cannot defeat you all. But I have something that can! Chishi! Activate the Blood Congealing Formation!"


    A tiger like creature nodded his head and yelled orders to a group of beasts. The beasts hurriedly laid out a large formation that was red in color. Immediately after it was exposed, the symbols on the formation glowed brightly.The area around the elders began to shake violently. The countless number of corpses on the ground whose blood was completely congregated into a river like body, now seemed to resonate with the strange phenomenon. The blood rose like a tidal wave, flying up toward the skies, exactly where the elders and City Lord were located. The wolf laughed maniacally at the old men, who were currently very clueless as to what was happening.


    "You idiots, the city and even Seeker Twin Viper will die before my hands. With the help of this formation, who will be able to stop me?"

 You Wanted Me Out! I Came Out!

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    The elders had a grim expression on their faces as they witnessed the sea of blood arriving towards them. It appeared to be formed out of the carcasses of the dead demonic beasts and...their comrades. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes at this sight with disgust. The formation seemed to be very powerful, but the methods that it used were extremely cruel. Suddenly, in his head a voice sounded out.


    "Oh? A Demonic Formation. That''s quite interesting. It seems to be made by a particularly decent expert as well!"


    Warden''s voice came out of nowhere. Feng Yun started a bit before comprehending what he had said. He hurriedly sent back,


    "Warden. What is that thing?"


    "Hm? Oh, that is a Demonic Formation. Regular formations merely utilize the user''s internal energy to activate it. Demonic Formations are the opposite. They utilize blood and other forms of evil to activate them. And usually they require a large amount of it. However, these formations aren''t too common. Most of the strong experts that had practiced in these formations had been eradicated to the point of extinction." Feng Yun gasped in shock. So it was like this!


    "But then...if they were hunted to that extent, then how is one showing up here?"


    "I said all the particularly strong ones were wiped out. The weaker ones probably still live. But even those ones number few. My guess is that one of them escaped here and hid themselves from the higher planes."


    "Exactly what do you define as ''weaker ones''? This formation clearly holds the power to hurt the elders and the City Lord!"


    "The strength of the formation expert must have been at the Asura realm. Hmph, too weak. And even so, these idiot demonic beasts still can''t utilize the full power of the formation. If they could, then they could easily wipe out the five Asuras that dominate this tiny continent!" Feng Yun was speechless at Warden''s insults. Then, he sighed in exasperation. He had long gotten used to Warden''s proclamations of how weak the experts on the continent were. Feng Yun once again wondered just what was defined as powerful in the higher planes.


    "These Truth realm and Tyrant realm idiots can''t see something stronger than them when they see it! They took out their god damn spirits for frick sake! They should be running away! Ugh, some people have no eyes." Warden sank into silence and no longer opened his mouth, clearly disappointed.


    Feng Yun looked towards the battlefield once again and saw that the elders and City Lord had taken out their spirits to combat the arriving threat. Most of them were weapon spirits, being that of a hammer, sword or axe. One elder had a lizard like body when he unleashed his spirit, showing that he had a beast spirit. The City Lord glanced at the approaching wave of blood and raised his hammer spirit high and mightily. He appeared incredibly haughty. Wu Lao had clearly put all of his faith in his spirit and believed that it could conquer the wave of blood.


    "Elders, converge your spirit abilities on the wave!" The elders roared and a powerful presence pressed down on the whole battlefield. They all rushed forward with the intent to disperse the wave by striking it with brute force. The wolf smiled coldly and remarked,


    "Fools! The Blood Congealing Formation isn''t something that you can easily disperse. Become trapped!"


    The wave didn''t falter in the presence of the spirits and took it head on, continuing at the same speed as before. WU Lao let out a snort and brought his hammer crashing onto the wave. A holy ring surrounded the hammer and made it shimmer in the sunlight. It collided with the wave in an explosion of light against evil. The blood wave seemed to struggle against the spirit ability of Wu Lao before becoming normal once again and instead pushing back against Wu Lao. Wu Lao''s smug smile turned to one of intense concentration. He unleashed his spirit abilities one after the other, his full strength unraveling itself before the crowd''s eyes. Each one was incomparably dazzling and had varying effects, but none of them were able to shake the wave. He had almost exhausted all of his spiritual energy and had a grim expression. He nodded his head to the elders and they understood.


    They too unleashed their spirit abilities along with Wu Lao, not hesitating in the slightest to use their full strength. But although they were strong, the wave seemed to just absorb the spiritual energy and refine it. By the time they had used up all of their spiritual energy, the elders and the City Lord were panting and had sweat running down their faces.


    "Impossible", Wu Lao exclaimed. "Even if it could counter mine, it certainly can''t counter the abilities of all of my fellow brothers as well as my own together!"


    The Howling Thunder Wolf smiled with satisfaction as he confirmed the solemn expression of the City Lord. He yelled at Chishi, who was busy maintaining the formation. Despite it being very powerful, the formation required a lot of power to keep it going.


    "Chishi! Activate the second phase!"


    The tiger like beast nodded his head with shining eyes, clearly very satisfied with the results so far. He yelled at the demonic beasts around him, who immediately obeyed his commands and arranged themselves in a different way. More flesh and blood was gathered in the center of the formation, evoking a brighter shade of red. The formation greedily sucked the carnage in and refined them. If an expert were to see this, they would be shocked. The beasts being devoured at this moment were that of Tyrant and Truth realm beasts. The Howling Thunder Wolf must have personally killed these and saved them for the formation!


    Meanwhile the wave, had stopped pushing the old men backwards and instead, applied a different action. The blood spread itself out, thinning the defensive layer but also surrounding the experts completely. They were trapped in a blood wall. Wu Lao saw the danger in this and said,


    "Quick! We must escape through the top. Go!" The elders understood and flew upwards as fast as they could towards the top of the wall. It was the only place that wasn''t covered by the blood. Unfortunately, their thoughts of escaping quickly vanished as the next events happened. Even as they all frantically rushed out with all their power, the formation had other plans. From the inner wall, the blood congealed together to form spikes that had deadly tips and frightening power. The spikes rushed out of the wall, still attached to it but lengthening itself. The spikes had caught them completely off guard and it was difficult to avoid them. Luckily, one of the elders sensed it and yelled for them to get out of the way. They all dodged at the exact time and the spike traveled past them. It halted their progress for only a second, but that was enough for more danger to come.


    Before they could resume their journey up the blood wall, the spikes congealed once again, this time in many other forms. Spears made of blood flew out from the wall at the top, raining on them en masse. It was like a storm of swords. Wu Lao roared and waved his hammer deflecting any blood spears that came his way. The spears dispersed when they were cut in half and reentered the wall of blood. This made it difficult for the old men to make any progress up the wall. But true horror appeared in their eyes when they noticed that the top of the wall was beginning to close. If the top closed, there wouldn''t be any chance of escaping. They would be easily picked off then. It would only be a minute before the top closed. The old men immediately stopped caring for whether they would be injured or not. If they didn''t escape the wall, then they would be trapped and Twin Viper City would be easy pickings for the horde.


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    It seemed like they were getting closer and closer but the power and abilities of the wall was just too strong. It had powers that could completely suppress them. When they were a mere five meters from the opening, a net of blood wires formed, covering the entire circumference of the wall. The elders were in front and their eagerness was unable to stop them from confronting the wall. Wu Lao looked carefully at the wall before his face paled. He shouted,


    "Elders, don''t get close to that net!"


    It was too late, the elders in front, the wicked red robed man and the yellow robed man attacked the net with their spirits their arms reaching forth. Their spirits pierced through the net and their arms went through. The old men laughed at how easy it had been but they failed to notice that the blood that had been cut off materialized into the blood net once again just as fast as it disappeared. It reappeared in the same place, at the exact place where the elders'' arms were.


    SCHIIICK!


    The arms of the two elders were instantly severed and blood streamed out of the injury. The elders shouted out in pain and their eyes widened. They reeled back in shock and even their flight ability was temporarily cancelled because of their nerves being punctured. Blood constantly poured from their mouths. The two elders were dropping from the sky at an alarming rate. They were not dead but mortally injured. If they didn''t get treatment, then they would undoubtedly die. The two men regained consciousness mid flight and realized what had happened. They frantically rushed back up and tried to join Wu Lao, who was screaming at them. However, the Blood Congealing Formation doesn''t just let its targets go after it has wounded them.


    As soon as the elders recovered their bearings, the blood wall acted. Ten spears of blood lashed out from either side of the wall. The red robed old man had a very strong body due to his cultivation being of the Tyrant realm so even if he did not expect the blades to come, he could still somewhat withstand it. For the yellow robed old man who was of the Truth realm however, was a different story.Wu Lao saw the spears and shouted at them. The red robed man looked towards his sides and only inches away, were blood spears nearing him.


    "Shit", he cursed to himself and knew he could not avoid the blow. Instead, he curved his body such that it only hit the lower part of his chest and nothing vital. The spears flew straight into his chest at an extremely fast speed, embedding themselves about an inch or two deep. The red robed old man gritted his teeth and attempted to resist the urge to cough out the blood that was rising in his throat. At the same time, he pulled out the blood spears from his chest and dropped them. He could not hold the blood in for less than a second before it flew from his mouth. Wiping his mouth, he looked over at the yellow robed man to see how he was doing. The sight that met his eyes horrified him. The yellow robed man whom he had once called brother had been impaled by a much larger multitude of spears than what had assaulted the red robed man. Unfortunately, because his physique wasn''t as strong as the red robed man, all of the spears had struck vital points on his body.


    There were two spears that pierced through his heart and out the back. His entire left leg was severed off. His shoulders both had been impaled. Worst of all, even his lower region, a man''s most precious jewel, was pierced by a spear. No one could take that kind of damage, not even an expert of the Truth realm. The red robed man stared in shock as the yellow robed old man''s lifeless body dropped down and succumbed to gravity. The red robed man couldn''t even gather up his brother''s body and whispered,


    "Brother Wu Li....Brother Wu Li is dead!"


    His cry shook the blue robed man and Wu Lao out of their stupor and they regained their senses. Immediately, sorrow enshrouded their eyes and they were trying desperately to hold back tears. Wu Li was a family member and had been subordinate to Wu Lao for thousands of years. To see his life long friend slaughtered before his very eyes evoked sorrow...and rage. His expression turned red and fury was present on his face.


    "WOLF! I WILL KILL YOU!"


    Wu Lao rushed upwards and the blue robed man followed him. The red robed man tried to follow him but he was injured gravely and so his speed could not match up to theirs. The blue robed man said,


    "Wu Kong, get up as fast as you can. We need you to defeat that monster." Wu Kong, the red robed man gritted his teeth and exerted all of his strength. An indomitable willpower appeared on his face as he struggled to fly. They were all trying their hardest but the time limit was reached very soon. They watched in defeat as the blood wall closed itself above them. Wu Lao pounded his fist against the top, in an effort to open it forcefully. He roared loudly and didn''t stop unleashing his most powerful attacks. Unfortunately, they were all of no use and soon, his pounding slowed down. The blue robed man, the most calm of all the elders, put a hand around Wu Lao''s shoulder and gritted his teeth. Wu Kong caught up and he too looked away in deep shame. His wounds had gotten worse and fresh blood continued to pour out.


    "We''re trapped here. There''s nothing we can do."


    Th truth was just too hard to bear and the group of three elapsed into silence. Meanwhile outside, the wolf was smiling with delight. It knew exactly what was happening inside the formation as he currently controlled it. He was ecstatic to find out that one of the elders had been killed and that the rest were trapped.


    "Haha. I have finally won! Now, if we can just trap that old bastard Twin Viper in this formation, then the city will be mine!"


    What he didn''t know was that the man in question had already arrived. An old man with green hair stood at the front of the the gates, seemingly calm and tranquil. Though he was old, he had a very powerful presence and gave off a feeling of depth. The man''s eyes were viper like, as if a snake had possessed him. He reflected wisdom and power. However, on this expert''s face was sorrow. He glanced at his hand, which held a shattered green talisman. Taking a deep breath, he stared at the blood wall and whispered,


    "Li''er is dead and the others are trapped in that formation. I see, it must be that wolf that Lao''er spared a thousand years back." The old man closed his eyes and no longer said anything. He disappeared in an instant and reappeared on the battlefield, hovering above the air. Everyone noticed the appearance of the old man and gasped. What a strong presence! They made guesses as to his identity. The wolf noticed this as well and turned his head to gaze at the man. A cold smile crept up onto his lips. The old man narrowed his eyes at the wolf and said,


    "It has been a long time since I had to personally intervene. You wanted me out! I came out!"

 Seeker Twin Viper

    Hey guys. Another chap for you today. Hope you enjoy! This small arc will be closing soon so shit will start speeding up. Don''t worry guys. I will get to the training arc soon. Just be a little patient. I don''t want to rush this story too much but at the same time I don''t want the conflict to get dragged out TOO much. Enjoy!


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    Everyone on the ground, including Feng Yun, stared at the figure hovering in the air with excitement filling their eyes. Most of the people were confused as they had never seen such a powerful figure before...even those who had resided in the city for a long time. However, the people who had large connections could instantly recognize who the old man was. Feng Yun, though he wasn''t too influential about the world and its powerful figures, could still make a guess. The Howling Thunder Wolf laughed and said,


    "Well well well, you have finally come. And here I thought that I would have to kill all of your descendants to draw you out!" The old figure looked at him indifferently and replied,


    "Wolf. Invading my city is one thing. Killing one of my descendants...well that is another line crossed. I shall see to it that certain punishments are given to you." His tone was incredibly domineering and even though he only said a few soft words, everyone could feel the weight placed by them. They all stared reverently at the figure and knew that he was an absolute true expert that wouldn''t go back on his word. The wolf cackled out loud and mocked him.


    "Hmph, if it was a thousand years ago, perhaps I would be afraid. However, this formation of mine shall destroy you easily even if your cultivation is much higher than mine! Don''t even think of beating me this time, Twin Viper!" The old man did not reply and instead just stared at the wolf. The crowd all processed the name within their heads before a burst of excitement fell on them. The ancestor of Twin Viper City...was actually here! This was too great of a shock to them.


    "You have grown awfully arrogant because of this formation. However, I have been probing this formation for quite some time. It holds much more power than you can handle."


    "Haha, that is certainly true. But once I kill you and seize the city''s treasures, I will be able to make breakthroughs in my cultivation. Eventually, it will reach the point where I can use it to its fullest potential! You cannot stop me!" The old man smiled, one filled with mockery and disdain towards the opposition.


    "Whatever. I am done talking with fools like you. I will kill you and avenge Li''er."


    As soon as the words left his mouth, he had already sprung into action. Twin Viper slammed his hands together and an impossibly strong aura surrounded the perimeter of the wall and the battlefield. The aura was just too great! It was able to stretch for long distances and oppress cultivators from hundreds of kilometers away. The crowd felt their souls being stirred and faces growing red from excitement. Feng Yun was analyzing the flow of battle and the conversation of the two combatants from below.


    "That wolf...is clearly an idiot. No matter how high his intelligence is, he still made a fatal mistake. He relies too much on that formation of his. Seeker Twin Viper doesn''t seem like a stupid person. Clearly, he did something other than just merely ''probing'' while watching."


    Back to the battle, the green aura that had enveloped everything combed itself together according to Twin Viper''s will. On his robe, the symbol of a venomous snake glowed with a fierce brightness. The wolf''s pupils shrank as it inwardly thought,


    Truth Artifact!


    The robe had become something of an armor and the snake grew illusory. Soon, the ghost like snake emerged directly from the robe and appeared next to Twin Viper. The snake was ten meters long and had sharp white fangs laced with poison. It was green in color and its eyes flared with a red fury. Twin Viper chanted something to himself and the snake began to warp and extend. It grew larger and larger until it covered an astonishing fifty meters.


    "GO!"


    The snake obeyed Twin Viper''s order, rushing forward at an undefinable speed. The rate at which it advanced was simply too much, even for the wolf, who had expected something strong to come from the old man. The wolf howled out loud and its size increased by two times, its muscles bulging from its skin. Its eyes grew red and a savage aura leaked from its mouth. Even its claws grew to several feet. This was the same form that it used against the City Lord in its fight.


    "DIE!"


    The wolf welcomed the snake, slashing its claws furiously at it. The metal met the ghost and the result was absolutely spectacular. The snake dodged the claws and curled its way around the wolf''s arm, tightening its body at the same time. The wolf shook its body and tried to use its claw to wrench the thing away from his arm but the snake merely avoided it and opened its mouth. A violent green colored acid sprayed from its fangs at the wolf, who promptly realized that he needed to avoid it. Lightning crackled from its body as he formed a protective layer around his skin. The poisonous venom struck the shield and began to display its acidic properties.


    The acid burned through the shield and green smoke began to rise into the air. The wolf exerted all of its power to increase the strength of the shield, making the blue glow around it much deeper. The acid soon reached the point where it was dissolved completely and only then did the wolf relax. But he could not do this for that long as Twin Viper had already prepared his next move. The old man''s palms glowed with a bright blue aura that was tinged with green and gave off a threatening aura. He slapped the two palms together and a beam of bright blue light flew out from the gaps between his hands. It looked like a shard of blue aura flying at the wolf. Actually, there were multiple shards of blue light flying from the hands.


    The shards traveled at a great speed and reached the wolf in very less time. The wolf charged lightning energy through its claws and slashed them at the incoming shards. The first couple broke immediately after meeting the claws but an anomaly happened with the third one. This fragment in particular suddenly glowed bright green when it reached less than a feet of the wolf. Before the wolf could even think about this anomaly, his claws slashed right at the fragment.


    The claws should have slashed through this one just like the other ones. Unfortunately for the wolf, Twin Viper does not easily make mistakes. The green fragment met with the claws and sparks began to fly faster than light. As the wolf tried to resist, it found that it could not hold on for much longer. The fragment flew straight through the arm and sliced it in two pieces. But the fragment did not stop there. It dove straight into the core of the arm and suddenly melted apart, turning into...water.


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    The water was green in color surprisingly. It did not have the features of normal water but if one looked closely, you could visibly see that the core component of the substance was water. The green water spread on the core of the arm, burning it with a high temperature.


    "AAAAH!"


    The wolf screamed loudly and its roars shook the mountains. It could not believe that its entire arm had been chopped off and furthermore, there was no chance of regrowing it. Theoretically, beasts could regrow torn limbs that been severed by some means in the span of a few hundred years. The healing factor did not apply to the vital regions of the body. However, if a poison or health degenerating substance was placed in the core of the wound, then it was impossible for the wound to ever heal. This meant that the arm that had been dismembered was now a load of destroyed flesh and would forever remain that way.


    "YOU BASTARD! You fucking bastard! Water! You cultivate the element of water?! How? Water cannot become poison! Water is a weak element!" The wolf screamed in shock and disbelief, added to the fact that he was suffering from intense pain. Twin Viper closed his eyes and calmly said,


    "That is what the majority of the world thinks. However, I have done extensive research for thousands of years and have figured out how to make water a much better offensive element."


    "But how?! This shouldn''t be possible!"


    "Indeed. It was impossible at first but I gained an enlightenment while adventuring somewhere. Water does have acidic properties. In fact, it is one of the most violent and offensive elements out of them all. Its potential just needs to be exploited!"


    Feng Yun was listening carefully and was astounded by the level of power that the element of water could display. Upon hearing that water had a deeper form, his interest peaked. To his understanding, water was a purely supportive element that dealt with healing and defense rather than offense. But hearing that it could be turned into poison, this truly changed things for water element cultivators. This would take the cultivation world by storm if the method was released.


    "Although I managed to do this, I only managed to do it over the course of a thousand years. I needed tough research and seclusion. And most importantly, I needed enlightenment. Without a strong luck, you cannot achieve what I did. Even if I handed over my research to everyone here, nothing would come of it." The old man sighed in regret, as if he was disappointed in the end result. "It is truly a shame that water element cultivators will not completely regain their pride back."


    "Ahhh! Regain their pride, your grandmother! I''ll kill you! Chishi, the formation---again!"


    The tiger like beast heard the command and the blood wall began to change. The external layer of the wall began to release tendrils of blood that stretched towards Twin Viper quickly. Thousands of strands opened out of the wall and flew at the old man. Even still, the blood wall had no holes and the City Lord and the two elders were still trapped inside. Twin Viper gazed at the wall with indifference and even traces of disdain within his eyes.


    "It is indeed a profound formation. Unfortunately for you, in addition to the element of water, I have obsessed over formations as well in the past few thousand years. Right now, this formation is absolutely nothing!"


    Twin Viper waved his hands and an extremely powerful energy extended from his palms. The energy swarmed itself around his arms and very carefully, he began to form hand symbols. At the same time he was whispering a small chant to himself, the energy around him growing thicker by the second. The blood wall''s tendrils had already reached the point where it was only a few meters away. If it was allowed to move any longer than a few seconds, Twin Viper would be impaled.


    The blood wall''s tendrils longed for the flesh of powerful experts. It survived on the flesh and blood of powerful experts. This was why the blood wall was so attracted to Twin Viper. The savage tendrils had an evil conscience that wanted to devour any living thing that moved. In exchange for these "offerings" the Blood Congealing Formation would exude extreme power that could threaten those of the Tyrant and Truth realms and even kill them easily. Twin Viper was no ordinary Truth realm cultivator however.


    Finally, Twin Viper finished his chants and hand signals and then opened his tightly closed eyes. Brilliant light flowed out of the eyes and seemed incomparably blinding to the crowd and the wolf. Twin Viper reached into an interspatial ring that was on one of his fingers and a long staff came out. The staff held a skull at the top and a wooden stick to hold it. Though it looked simple, the staff exuded an unnatural and powerful aura. The eye sockets on the skull glowed red as it sensed the incoming tendrils of blood. With a low shout Twin Viper said,


    "Demonic Dispelling Staff!"


    The skull glowed with an even brighter shade of red and the dangerous waves of power drifted out from within it. It appeared to be using Twin Viper''s body as power as the energy from his palms were flowing into the staff. Then, ripples and waves of bright energy stretched out of the staff, attacking the blood tendrils. The bright light overwhelmed the blood tendrils and began to absorb them into its own. The tendrils seemed to scream as horrible sounds were released into the air. However, the blood tendrils did not disperse. Rather, they were being used for the bright light to travel on. The light extended towards the actual body of the wall and completely filled the whole exterior. Twin Viper narrowed his eyes and said,


    "Break!"


    The blood wall began to crumble before the eyes of everyone on the scene. The strong and dense layers of blood skin that were so tightly packed together now fell apart like boulders. The crumbling wall revealed the insides, showing Wu Lao and the other remaining elders inside. The Howling Thunder Wolf cried out in shock and disbelief grabbed at its head. Not only was the blood wall dissolved, but the formation as well.


    The symbols and runes of the red formation down on the ground now disappeared and turned white. The original strong energy that it exuded was now gone and the carcasses of the beasts now had no worth. The tiger like beast Chishi yelped at the scene and began to panic, trying to figure out what happened. But their attempts to diagnose the problem were of no use as the formation had already dissolved. There was nothing left.


    Twin Viper now let out a cold smile as he stared at the distressed wolf, who stared in horror at the dissolved formation.


    "Now, where is your formation that you are so proud of?"

 A Wolfs End

    I fucking screwed up guys. I screwed up pretty bad.


    Guys, I am sure you were quite confused about the last "chapter". Since I am the biggest noob and idiot of the century, I put the wrong fucking chapter in the wrong fucking story. That chapter was for my other series that I have been working on. I am a dumbass. So sorry for the really stupid mistake. It was midnight where I was at and I must have submitted it in the wrong story out of tiredness. I deleted it now and sent it where it is supposed to belong. Please guys, forgive me. I wish I could kill myself right now. Jesus, how could I make such a stupid mistake. Alright, enjoy the "real" chapter that was supposed to be here.


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    Feng Yun stared in shock at the crumbling blood wall, that had apparently lost all of its energy and power. The great formation that was capable of slaying Asuras, was actually defeated just like that. As he thought about it a voice entered his head.


    "Hoh? Not bad. This guy has clearly grasped some special methods. However, he wouldn''t have been able to to do it if the formation had been utilized to its max potential." The voice clearly belonged to Warden and he was analyzing the techniques that Twin Viper had used with slight interest. Feng Yun immediately questioned him,


    "How is it possible? Didn''t you say that the large majority of Seekers and Bloodfiends would have been easily slaughtered by the formation? How is it that he is able to escape this rule?"


    "Well...I did say ''large majority'' right? There are those who grasp special enough methods to stand out among others of the same level as themselves. It''s like you. Since you cultivate using the Universal Bindings technique, no one at the same cultivation level as you can beat you. Same here, except it is applied to formations." Feng Yun was intelligent and understood what he meant.


    "So Twin Viper has a large degree of insight into formation and thus he was able to drive back the formation?"


    "Exactly. These fools of beasts don''t even understand the formation that they are playing with and thus their control over it is horrible. The man called Twin Viper can manipulate this formation easily since the opposition clearly is trash. Insight and enlightenment is key in gaining great strength. I imagine that he must have come across a great tribulation that allowed him to gain enlightenment. His performance is somewhat noteworthy despite his cultivation level being so low." Although Feng Yun couldn''t understand the concept of enlightenment, he still got the gist of what Warden was telling him.


    "What about the staff?"


    The skull headed staff glared at its surroundings, the red gleam in its eyes not diminishing in the slightest. It gave off the feeling of extreme depth and power; and a craving for power.


    "That staff is most likely an artifact used for formations, both creating and destroying them. Although it has a pretty good effectiveness, it depends on the user to be a formations expert. To you, it would be something akin to trash. In terms of rarity, I guess it would be lower than a Soul bone Artifact, but greater than a Truth or Tyrant Artifact." Then, Warden closed his mouth and entered a state of deep silence.


    Looking back at the battle, Twin Viper clearly held the upper hand. The beast hordes had been thrown into disarray and their source of confidence had been destroyed. They were at their lowest point and if nothing was done, they would be completely massacred. The Howling Thunder Wolf was seething with rage, its hair unkempt and eyes red. In a rage filled voice it said,


    "Formations...expert? You...why? My plan was perfect! We could have easily taken over your puny damn city! Why that hell did we lose?!" Twin Viper closed his eyes, a light tranquility filling the air. In a cold and indifferent voice he said,


    "You were too reliant on this formation of yours. Too narrow minded. You didn''t think of any other contingency plans if the formation failed. You were too arrogant and believed that there was no one your formation could not kill. Too greedy. You wished for something but was not prepared to give something in return for it. Too impatient. If you had waited another couple thousand years, perhaps you may have posed a threat to me. In short, you made plenty of mistakes!"


    Twin Viper''s words were like sharp knives to the Howling Thunder Wolf whose pride was very well known. He realized that Twin Viper was right and he had made many mistakes out of arrogance. Knowing that because of his false leadership, the whole plan had gone to waste, made him filled with regret, and anger.


    "God damn it! You and your damn artifacts and knowledge and all the shit that you have. AHHH! Even if I die, I shall take you along with me!"


    The wolf was ready to head into straight frontal confrontation with Twin Viper. However, there were still fellows who had unfinished business with the wolf. Three figures zoomed out of the wreckage of the blood wall, thick and furious energy coursing through their bodies as they made their way towards the wolf. Twin Viper lightly opened his eyes and said indifferently,


    "It is not me who will end your existence. You angered me but it is not my right to kill you. It is left to those responsible for the city''s matters that will end you." The three figures landed simultaneously right next to Twin Viper. The three figure were incredibly familiar, Wu Lao, the blue robed elder and the red robed elder Wu Kong. All three elders had furious and grief stricken facial expressions and emitted a fierce killing intent towards the wolf. Wu Lao bowed towards Twin Viper lightly and said,


    "Ancestor, this foolish descendant thanks you very much for allowing us three brothers to escape. We are eternally regretful that we allowed one of your descendants and our brother to die at the hands of this wolf!"


    "Li''er is dead. That cannot be changed. Go...take revenge for the brother that was killed by this foolish wolf."


    Wu Lao nodded and sent a sharp glance at the other two elders. Both stared directly at the wolf and the killing intent in their bodies grew stronger.


    "Hmph, what are you planning to do you stupid old men? You couldn''t beat me before and you certainly won''t be able to this time!" Wu Lao didn''t reply and instead said in a low voice,


    "KILL!"


    The three elders sprung into action as their spirits came into full view. All three of them charged at the wolf without an ounce of hesitation. The death of their brother had made their hearts grow cold and unity stronger. It could be said that at this moment, the three elders were a terrifying force to be reckoned with.


    "Even with your spirits, you won''t be able to beat me!" The wolf raised its one arm that was left and the claws on it extended several fold. The killing intent in its eyes grew savage and it retaliated against the three pronged attack. Wu Lao''s weapon spirit clashed with the sharp claws and sparks flew. Wu Lao used one of his spirit abilities and instantly the gravity around the two fighters grew stronger. The wolf felt an extreme oppression coming from the hammer that Wu Lao wielded and tried desperately to fight back against it. The two went on and off constantly for a few seconds before another figure joined the fight.


    The blue robed elder utilized his sword spirit and appeared behind the wolf in an instant. He aimed a slash filled with power and elemental energy at the back. The wolf realized too late and the slash pierced his back. Gritting its teeth, the wolf flew backwards in an attempt to escape. Lightning bolts materialized around the pelt of the wolf and lit up with power.


    "You bastards! Teaming up on me, do you feel no shame?!"


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    "Hmph, shame? All of us want to have the pleasure of killing you, and we are impatient so we might as well do it at the same time." Wu Lao snorted coldly.


    "Fuck. You guys are a bunch of stupid bitches!"


    Lightning bolts shot out from the wolf''s pelt and went straight at the elders like arrows. Wu Lao smashed his hammer against the thunders, each one disintegrating with the deflections. The blue robed elder did the same and unleashed a torrent of wind elemental energy at the wolf, materializing in the form of a tempest.


    The wolf narrowed its eyes and lightning bolts fused together to form a great vortex of lightning. The vortex relentlessly absorbed the power of the tempest but it was still unable to dispel it. The red robed elder Wu Kong, who had remained silent this whole time sprung into action. Though his arms were severed by the blood net, he was still able to use most of his power. His eyes glowed red as he tore through the atmosphere and dived straight through the tempest and the vortex of lightning and guarded his head at the same time. The wolf was utterly terrified at this move.


    "Is this guy crazy? No one just jumps straight through my vortex of lightning!"


    Cuts appeared on Wu Kong''s body but none of them were too deep. The body of Tyrant realm cultivators was far too strong to be able to be pierced so easily. Wu Kong shot straight through the vortex of lightning and emerged on the other side, his eyes searching for the wolf. Sure enough, his gaze landed on the furry pelt and killing intent flashed through his eyes. The wolf had been shocked to see the elder appear on the other side and wasn''t quick enough to react.


    "Die wolf!"


    Wu Kong directed his killing intent towards the wolf and attempted to suppress it. The wolf felt a domineering pressure keeping him strictly in one place. Wu Kong utilized his speed to the maximum to reach the wolf''s position, stepping towards it. He reached out towards the wolf with a bloody hand and found its neck, giving it a tight squeeze. The wolf was choking and struggling to breathe.


    "No...no. Stop! I''ll do anything for you. Any...thing! Just don''t kill me!" The wolf''s voice gurgled through its throat as it tried desperately to make peace with Wu Kong. In response to this Wu Kong let out a cold smile and said,


    "What a shameless bastard of a dog! First you are so confident in killing us and now here you are, begging me to spare you. Well, I am afraid that you won''t be given an easy death! No, we will torture you until you are hoping for death!" The wolf''s eyes widened and it struggled to break free of Wu Kong''s grasp. Unfortunately for the wolf, the bodies of Truth realm cultivators were comparatively weaker than Tyrant realm cultivators. Furthermore, it had already been severely injured by Twin Viper prior to fighting against the three elders. It had no chance of escaping. As it pondered its fate, the other two elders arrived next to Wu Kong. Wu Lao said,


    "How do you want to torture him?"


    "Good question. I am thinking that we should cut off his other claw first. That thing did nasty stuff to us and had quite long nails. We should trim it for him don''t you think?" Wu Kong said, an evil smile on his face. The blue robed elder solemnly nodded in agreement to the other two.


    "No...not my claw!"


    Wu Kong didn''t care for the pleas and cries of the wolf and he unleashed his spirit, which was a great spear. The spear hovered in the air, waiting for the command of its master. Since Wu Kong had no arms left, he could only use his mental power to do so. The spear moved in accordance of his wished and shot straight through the wolf''s other arm. It punctured the arm slowly, so as to make it torturous for the wolf. Pain coursed through the beast''s body as it shook violently and cried. Wu Kong''s spear soon went out the other end and he ordered it to spin, completely tearing off the arm of the wolf.


    "AHHH....AH...AH!"


    The wolf panted in pain and hatred for the elders arose. However, it was in no position to do anything in retaliation and could only await the suffering that would come soon. The blue robed elder stepped forward and his sword hung at his sides. The wolf had a bad feeling of what was to come.


    "Next is my turn. I would like to cut off this fucker''s legs that made him so hard to catch with him running around the last time that we fought."


    Wu Lao nodded and made way for the blue robed elder. The old man walked straight up to the wolf, whose eyes were trying to tell him ''no''. The blue robed elder didn''t care and raised his sword high into the air. Then, in a swift motion, he sliced it downwards, the legs and bones of the wolf becoming severed in an instant. The blue robed elder, despite his rage, did not like making things too slow when he killed people. He walked back and saw the state of the wolf, who seemed to have lost its soul after losing so many body parts.


    "Finally, my turn. One of the things that got me so infuriated about you was your mouth. Perhaps that should be the last part!"


    Wu Lao walked forward and stood before the wolf being held in the air by Wu Kong. A cold smile made its way on the face of the old City Lord and instead of drawing his hammer spirit out, he raised his fist instead. Wu Lao was a Tyrant realm cultivator and thus could make his bones and body parts as strong or as sharp as knives. Wu Kong opened up the mouth of the wolf without much resistance. Wu Lao aimed his jack knifed fist at the interior of the mouth and shot it straight through. The fist went right out the skull of the wolf, the gore and fluids of the head exploding outwards. The flesh dropped down from the skies, seeming like a rain of blood. Wu Lao pulled out his fist and let the wolf''s corpse drop down to the ground. Watching it fall he whispered to himself,


    "Brother Wu Li, we have avenged you. May your soul rest in peace in the heavens."


    The three elders similarly said such things with closed eyes and decided to head back to the city. Twin Viper was still hovering in the air, his green hair flying about in the wind. The three elders flew towards him and cupped their hands in respect.


    "Great ancestor! We have avenged our kin!"


    "Good. Then let us go back to the city."


    "What about those other beast hordes?"


    "Them? They are nothing. An army without a commander is like chicken running around headless. There isn''t any direction for them to go. In time, they will split up and chaos shall reign in their army. Mere small fries are not worthy of mentioning." Wu Lao nodded at Twin Viper''s statement. It made perfect logical sense.


    The crowd saw the four cultivators heading back towards the city and whispered to themselves with excitement. They had all saw the powerful and brutal display that the elders had put on and admired their strength. They moved out of the streets to make way for the people. Feng Yun had remained mostly calm but the display of strength was deeply been rooted in his mind.


    "When will I be able to be this powerful?"


    "Kid, you think too small." Warden interrupted his thoughts. "There are realms of power out there you wouldn''t even believe. They are far beyond the likes of Asuras or Seekers or Bloodfiends."


    "Truly?"


    "Definitely. Kid, these realms that are regarded as ''supreme'' in this continent are only the beginning of cultivation."

 Arriving at Azure Sky City

    The commotion caused by the appearance of Seeker Twin Viper caused the whole city to go into uproar. This was a man who had not made an appearance in a few thousand years! He had finally brought himself out of seclusion and the first thing he did garnered the attention of not only the people within the city, but in the other cities as well. Many people came to congratulate the City Lord''s Mansion and forge strong ties with them. It could be said that they were extremely impressed by Twin Viper''s strength and comprehension towards the water element and formations. And it was rightly so. Saving the city from a beast horde ranging from tens of thousands of beasts and more was an amazing feat and those who could were undoubtedly peak existences on the continent.


    Many people wished to see Twin Viper but the man had stubbornly refused, saying that he needed to cultivate as he had gained an insight from the battle. This was of course untrue. How hard was it to gain enlightenment? One could travel and live for decades or centuries and still not experience the slightest bit of enlightenment! Furthermore, enlightenment was much more likely to be gained against opponents stronger than you. With trash like the wolf, how could anyone possibly gain enlightenment. Thus, the people took a hint and left the city when they had finished their business. As such, the commotion that Twin Viper caused began to die down after a few days.


    Feng Yun and the other Death Singer Mercenaries wished to leave the city as well. They had remained in the city long enough and seen everything that had to be seen. To remain here would only delay their journey. They gathered at the entrance, with Dong Fuzhen leading them at the front and the carriage holding the Zhou clan members in the center. Feng Yun stood alongside his own battalion with Xia Qing.


    The group moved to the exit of the gates, the guards giving them a slight nod. One of them shouted something to another guard and the gates began to slowly open. Out into the horizon lay great plains and forests and mountains. As well as the journey ahead.


    "How is the rest of the journey looking?" Feng Yun asked Dong Fuzhen with an indifferent expression on his face. The latter was surprised because he had not expected Feng Yun to suddenly creep up on him like that. Smiling with satisfaction he said,


    "It''s quite good. We have already passed all of the major obstacles. I''m confident that if we just continue with this high morale and strength, then we can easily reach Azure Sky City in three months!" Feng Yun nodded his head with satisfaction and headed back to his group.


    The group moved in formation beyond the gates with determined expressions on their faces. Stopping at Twin Viper City had been a great choice due to the fact that the team morale increased. Not only that, they got to watch a fight between peak existences! This further served to fuel their excitement and it could be said that the Death Singer Mercenaries was in great shape. The rest of the journey would be a piece of cake.


    And so, the remaining months of the journey passed by.


    During this time period, Feng Yun spent time cultivating and managed to nearly break through to the fifth layer of the Xiantian realm. He only needed one final push before breaking through. Xia Qing was also close to breaking through to the fourth layer as well.


    Not only did his cultivation improve, but his ability with his current abilities drastically improved as well. Day after day, night after night, he practiced his sword skills and refined them to a high level.


    Surprisingly, very few enemies had dared to attack the group during the three month period. Most of them should have been scared off by the sheer power of an army of Xiantian cultivators. But this worked in the group''s favor as their journey progressed smoothly.


    Feng Yun walked alongside Xia Qing, making small talk with her and the rest of the battalion until the silhouette of a large dominating city invaded their line of sight. Excitement immediately arose among the members of the group as all of them could identify that they had reached the end of their journey. The city that could be seen in the horizon was clearly...


    Azure Sky City!


    After months of trials and tribulations, the Death Singer Mercenaries had finally reached the end of their journey. They had worked so hard for this job and they knew that they would gain a large reward of money once they reached there. Thinking about the money made them unconsciously lick their lips. Almost every single mercenary there was thinking of the lavish lifestyles that they could live in once they reached there. They had momentarily forgotten the people who had sacrificed their lives on the journey for them.


    Dong Fuzhen clasped his hands together and a small tear came down his cheek. It was one of joy...and tragedy...but mostly joy. He looked forward to the future but could not help but think about whether it was really all worth it. People had died on this trip, for the cause of monetary gain.


    Zhou Yanling had sensed everyone''s excitement and looked outside of the carriage and saw the familiar shape of her home. Smiling widely, she shook her grandfather''s hand, motioning outside.


    "Grandpa! We''re home. Azure Sky City is right there in the distance!" Elder Zhou glanced outside the carriage and was surprised to see the familiar scene. He too smiled and said,


    "Good. We have arrived on time. Ling''er, your engagement is going to take place here. Are you ready?" Zhou Yanling''s eyes shined upon hearing of her engagement. It was apparent that she was looking forward to it.


    "Yes Grandfather. I have heard so many good things about the young master of the Du Gu Clan. He''s handsome, he''s talented, and he has a great status. What girl wouldn''t be excited?" Elder Zhou laughed as this. This girl still had some of her childish aspects despite being fifteen years old.


    "Indeed. the young master is all of those things. The Du Gu Clan rules over the entire Azure Sky City. There are very few powers that can match up to it in the entire Xu Dynasty. If the marriage is successful, then the Zhou Clan''s power will skyrocket to a whole other level!"


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    "Grandpa, I''m itching to kill that brat Qiu Yun! We need to get the Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol from him!"


    "Do not worry. Your father will take revenge for you. Not only that, you also have the Du Gu Clan''s support. Killing him will be easy. His background can''t be that big that it can overcome the Du Gu Clan''s authority." The two were like a pair of foxes, their cold smiles reflecting their schemes. From his interspatial ring, Elder Zhou brought out a small and normal bird. He placed a note in the bird''s claws and spoke a few words to it. The bird then took off into the air and flew towards the city.


    As the group got closer, they could make out the features of the city. It wasn''t that different from Twin Viper City if you looked at it carefully. The only difference in the exterior was that the Spiritual Jadestone was slightly blue and the front entrance was guarded by a large dragon statue. The dragon had a menacing glare and an imposing posture, that threatened those who entered with ill intentions and inspire awe to those who merely wished to visit. The walls were also slightly taller but it did not look as grand as Twin Viper City, despite it being in higher rank than the latter.


    The group wasn''t too stunned by the exterior look as they had seen how Twin Viper City and could say with certainty that the two cities were comparable. They walked on and eventually reached the entrance to the city within a few hours. The gates stood tall and were guarded by fierce warriors with a gust of wind as an insignia for them. They went through a similar process for the inspection as they did in Twin Viper City, them having to check their badges for identification. After all, First Class Cities held extraordinary status. They would only allow those with great status to enter.


    Zhou Yanling got out of the carriage personally this time and handed the guard her identification card. The moment that the guard saw the symbol of the Zhou Clan on the badge, his cold expression turned to that of warmth.


    "So it is the young miss of the Zhou Clan! We were told by the City Lord that you would be arriving soon."


    "Yes, my grandfather sent a message a few hours back. Is my father there?"


    "The clan master of the Zhou Clan is at the headquarters. They are all waiting for you. As well as the young master." Hearing this, Zhou Yanling''s pretty eyes glowed.


    "H-He is? The young master himself is there?!"


    "Of course. Your engagement is happening soon. Why wouldn''t he be there to meet his future bride?" The guard said warmly. Zhou Yanling covered her face while a blush made its way on.


    "I-I see. Well then, I should go meet them."


    "Yes miss."


    The gates opened up at the call of the guard and the whole mercenary group was allowed inside. Elder Zhou had gotten out of the carriage as well and walked beside his own granddaughter. As such, the carriage was useless and was taken by some guards to move somewhere. The army followed the two Zhou Clan members to the location of the headquarters.


    While they were moving, they noticed that that status of economy, though not bad at all, was inferior to Twin Viper City. Not all of the roads were paved with Spiritual Jadestone and there wasn''t as big of a crowd there. Furthermore, the amount of shops and people of varying status was less. This wasn''t to say that there was none. On the contrary, there were many people there, just not as much as in Twin Viper City. It was quite humorous how a First Class City could lose out to a Second Class City this way but it was really a matter of luck. Twin Viper had stumbled on a chance encounter with someone of great status and so his city, though forever remaining a Second Class City, became incredibly powerful.


    When they reached the headquarters. they were met with an awesome sight. It was practically a large piece of private property. It stretched for about half a mile, filled with houses and villas meant for the members of the clan. There were several training grounds where young ones about twelve to thirteen years old practiced martial arts. Zhou Yanling walked up to the gate that barred the entrance to the clan and yelled,


    "Father! Your daughter has arrived!"


    The shout echoed throughout the clan and all of the children practicing martial arts stopped to recognize the voice. The elders that were cultivating at the time, awoke instinctively and proud smiles filled their faces. All of them could recognize the voice that had penetrated the atmosphere. They moved to invite the person in but one man was faster than all of them.


    The figure zoomed through the air at an incredibly fast speed, towards the gate entrance. If one was able to see his movements clearly, there would be the hint of a smile on his face.


    A minute later, the figure landed right in front of Zhou Yanling and the Death Singer Mercenaries, his feet touching the ground with a loud sonic boom. The dust gathered around him in circles as he adjusted his posture. He seemed to exude a lot of pressure, but compared to Twin Viper and Dai Tian, it was much weaker. Still, the power he held was not to be underestimated.


    The man looked to be middle aged, with a slight beard growing on him and a small mustache. He wore green robes and had short hair. A warm smile overcame his gaunt expression as he enveloped Zhou Yanling in an embrace. He extricated himself from her and said,


    "Welcome home Ling''er."

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    The two, father and daughter, were wrapped in a very loving embrace that lasted for a whole minute before the father pulled himself back and placed his hands on her shoulder.


    "Look at you. You have grown so much!" He said with a smile. "You have become very beautiful and your cultivation has advanced greatly! Father is proud."


    Zhou Yanling beamed at this. She had grown up as the rich and spoiled young miss of the Zhou Clan and was heavily doted upon by her father, Zhou Guan. As such, the two had a very close relationship and cared deeply for each other.


    "How was the training excursion? Father, was Ling''er alright on the trip?" Zhou Guan questioned Elder Zhou. The old man laughed and replied,


    "Ling''er performed extremely well in her training. Even this old man was impressed. The trials didn''t really bring much harm to her, but she was able to have a real challenge from them. Her combat skills have improved greatly!"


    "Really? Then I am very much pleased. We will discuss it further when you have rested. For now, your fiance is here to meet you." Zhou Yanling''s eyes lit up when she heard this and she looked towards the headquarters building. At the exact same time that she did, a ray of light shot forth from it. The ray of light traveled much faster than Zhou Guan and


    arrived at the gate in less than five seconds.


    The figure arrived but was actually not one, but two people! The first was a middle-aged-man approximately the age of Zhou Guan. He looked elegant and had a refined appearance. He had eyes that reflected a large sense of pride within it. The pressure that he exuded was absolutely powerful and far beyond that of Zhou Guan. This was undoubtedly the City Lord of Azure Sky City as well as the clan master of the Du Gu Clan.


    The figure next to him had the appearance of a sixteen year old boy with handsome and elegant features and his looks could be said to be top notch. However, when compared to people like Feng Yun, his looks were quite average. He had pale white skin and the arrogance in his eyes far surpassed that of his father. The young man held a loftiness in his posture that could not be compared to that of Zhou Yanling.


    When Zhou Guan saw these people, his face was all smiles. He immediately brought Zhou Yanling forward to meet the boy that she would be marrying soon.


    "Ling''er, as you may know, he is your future father in-law and the honorable City Lord, Du Gu Yang."


    "Pleased to finally meet you, little miss. I hope you do take good care of my son in the future." Du Gu Yang''s voice was very firm and masculine but at the same time was quite amiable. Zhou Yanling blushed slightly and replied,


    "Likewise."


    "And this..." Du Gu Yang motioned to the boy next to him. "...Is my son Du Gu Chen. He truly looks forward to the marriage."


    Du Gu Chen stepped forward with a confident smile on his face as he grabbed Zhou Yanling''s hand and kissed the top of it affectionately. Zhou Yanling was absolutely entranced by the youth before her.


    "I had heard rumors that my wife would be a very beautiful maiden. I see that the rumors were wrong. You are much more than just beautiful!" Du Gu Chen said soothing words filled with chivalry and pride. Zhou Yanling''s blush grew redder and she looked away. While her gaze was turned however, Du Gu Chen''s lofty expression turned evil and a lecherous smile replaced it. He glanced at her butt and cleavage with lust but quickly returned his expression back to what it was before in an instant.


    Feng Yun, who had been watching the scene before him with absolute disinterest, wanted to puke from disgust. He had seen everything, even the lustful expression that Du Gu Chen was giving Zhou Yanling. Du Gu Chen appeared to be a very noble person on the outside but he was actually so vile that he would outright stare and fantasize about a woman. How shameless! However, Feng Yun did not feel much pity for Zhou Yanling. The girl had made the choice to marry this boy and so easily believed in false ideals. She was much too naive! Besides, he didn''t like her too much. She was just a spoiled rich brat who did not like it when she lost. Such people deserved to be taught a lesson.


    The way that Feng Yun saw it, after Du Gu Chen took Zhou Yanling''s purity, he would most likely stop caring about her. After that, whether they were married or not wouldn''t matter. He would find other women to prey on. Feng Yun sighed in disgust. Who knew that there were people just as disgusting, if not more, in this world as well. The sins live on no matter what world they''re in, Feng Yun thought.


    Dong Fuzhen, who was near him, caught him sighing and misinterpreted the gesture. He smiled and whispered in Feng Yun''s ear,


    "You''re too young. However, with your looks, having an entire room full of women should be easy. Someone will come along."


    Feng Yun stared at him strangely and seemed slightly repulsed that the old man could spout such obscene remarks to a twelve year old. Shaking his head in disbelief, Feng Yun decided to not reply to the man and didn''t speak any more.


    "Ling''er, let us enter the clan so that you can rest. Everyone is waiting for you to come." Zhou Guan beckoned Zhou Yanling to enter the clan with him. Zhou Yanling smiled and did so. Just then Dong Fuzhen stepped forward and cupped his hands with respect.


    "Great Clan Master Zhou. We have delivered your daughter and Elder Zhou as promised in the deal. Is it appropriate to ask for our payment now?" Zhou Guan looked behind him and only then did he notice the old man bowing towards him.


    "Ah yes. You did well and honored your promise. Hm, what was the payment? 10,000 purple gold coins? Alright, here you go." Zhou Guan tossed him a sack full of coins from his interspatial ring. Dong Fuzhen received it happily and excitement spread among the mercenaries. They had finally gotten their payment. All of their hard work and suffering had truly born fruit! At the same time, they were lamenting at how easily Zhou Guan had tossed the large amount of money so easily. Ai, the rich will always be rich!


    "Well then, Clan Master Zhou. We should really be going now. Many thanks for the payment."


    "Are you sure that you do not wish to stay for a celebration?"


    "No," Dong Fuzhen said. "We have families to get to. On another time, I would have agreed. However, I am afraid that we cannot take you up on your offer."


    "I understand," Zhou Guan nodded his head. "Have a safe travel back home."


    The Chief of the Death Singer Mercenaries nodded his head and turned to leave. However, as soon as he did, a voice halted his movements.


    "Wait!"


    The voice came from Zhou Yanling. She had a smug smile on her face and appeared as if she had come triumphant from a battle.


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    "They cannot leave just yet. I have enmity with one of the members of their mercenary group."


    "Really? Who?"


    Dong Fuzhen was feeling extremely nervous at this point. He knew exactly who it was that had offended the young miss of the Zhou Clan. Zhou Yanling pointed to Feng Yun and sneered,


    "It''s him. Qiu Yun!"


    Zhou Guan followed her finger until it rested on Feng Yun''s figure. Then, his eyebrows raised and a slight expression of exasperation surfaced upon him.


    "Ling''er. He is merely a child. What enmity would you have with a child?"


    "That boy publicly humiliated me when I sparred with him. He has caused your daughter to feel embarrassment and endless humiliation!"


    "Him?" Zhou Guan seemed very surprised. He looked over at the grandfather and he nodded his head in agreement. Zhou Guan was shocked. The fact that the child could defeat his daughter in a sparring match was utterly inconceivable. However, although she was his daughter, he could not destroy a relationship as easy as that just because of some petty thing.


    "Ling''er. So what if he has beaten you in a sparring match? We all grow from things like this and enmity like this will be easily solved. He is a member of the chief''s mercenary group. As they are people who escorted you, I must give some degree of face towards them!"


    "That is not all the sins he has committed against your daughter!" Feng Yun narrowed his eyes. He had somewhat expected this outcome to happen but it still shocked him how idiotic some people could be. This girl was trying so hard to destroy him.


    "Speak Ling''er. What else has this boy done to you?"


    "The clan treasure. He is in possession of the clan treasure you bestowed upon me!"


    Zhou Guan was completely flabbergasted. The clan treasure?! Naturally, she was referring to the Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol. It was an utterly peerless treasure for them. Zhou Guan had spent an innumerable amount of time to refine the object and it was a source of power for the clan. To have it taken away was absolutely detrimental to a clans power.


    "Ling''er. How is he in possession of the Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol?!"


    "Father," Zhou Yanling said while the hint of a tear materialized in her eyes. "This boy shamelessly stole it from me in the middle of our sparring battle and even after I had pleaded for it, he still would not give it."


    Feng Yun''s eyes flashed with fury and unpleasantness. He never would have thought that this girl could actually scheme. Most of hat she said had been lies just now. She was trying to get him killed by riling up her father. What a shameless bitch!


    Zhou Guan''s eyes narrowed and he looked at Feng Yun with a cold light in them. A faint killing intent arose from his body. As a father, he would naturally not doubt his own daughter''s words. Therefore, he had come to view Feng Yun as an absolutely shameless person.


    "Junior, I will give you one chance. Hand over the Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol to me now. Otherwise, consequences may happen."


    Dong Fuzhen immediately tried to calm the man down. Frantically moving about he tried to cut into the conversation by saying,


    "Wait, this is not true. It did not happen this wa----"


    "SILENCE!"


    Dong Fuzhen was immediately shut up and found that he could not utter even a single word. A dominating presence had appeared and spread all over the people there. The Du Gu father and son duo were watching with interest as the events unfolded.


    "Do you mean to say that my daughter is lying?!"


    "No..sir. I didn''t mean to----"


    "Then stop talking."


    Dong Fuzhen looked like he wanted to try to continue pleading on Feng Yun''s part but then an arm stretched out in front of him, gesturing to him that he didn''t need to speak. It was obviously Feng Yun and he currently had a very dazzling smile and a calm expression. When Du Gu Chen saw the boy''s looks, jealousy arose from within his heart and he thought, how could there be anyone that handsome?!


    "Clan Leader Zhou. I honestly have no idea of what you''re talking about. What is this ''Ensealing Cloudvine Symbol''?" Zhou Guan was getting quite furious. Inwardly he thought, this brat really is too impetuous!


    "Qiu Yun...I believe that was your name? Do not play dumb. Produce the artifact or suffer the wrath of my Zhou Clan!"


    "Oh, I just remembered. There was something in my belongings that went by that name. But it was an absolute trash so I didn''t use it."


    Out of thin air, symbol appeared and landed upon Feng Yun''s palm. It no longer exuded the power that it had before but it''s appearance was still the same. He tossed it over to Zhou Guan, who caught it and began inspecting it. He was thinking, why would this boy call my Truth Artifact a piece of trash? To him, who had painstakingly spent years to forge it, fury was the least of what came out. However, he soon found the reason why.


    The symbol had no ripples of power whatsoever. No power. No energy. Even the runes didn''t glow anymore. His previously mighty Truth Artifact, had become an absolutely normal object! Zhou Guan became shocked to the limit and he immediately shouted at Feng Yun,


    "You bastard! What did you do to my artifact?!"


    "Honestly sir, I did nothing to it. I assumed that it was something only almighty people like yourself could use it and as such, this little one had no qualifications. I think that someone as intelligent as yourself should be able to figure that out. However, is an almighty existence such as yourself, actually accusing me of playing around with your precious tools?"


    Zhou Guan grew much more furious than before but he could do nothing as his face would not permit it. If he was to heavily interrogate a child that is comparatively weaker than him, then it would undoubtedly bring about a large loss of face to him. Shit, he thought. There''s no way that the elemental energy within the symbol would just vanish! That brat had to have done something to it. However, this brat really is quite cunning! Well two can play at that game.


    "Of course not. No one is accusing anyone of anything. However, I would like to ask you a few questions inside the clan headquarters. Nothing much. Just questions. I''m sure that junior Qiu here wouldn''t be opposed to such a thing right?" Zhou Guan smiled brightly, concealing his evil intentions.


    Feng Yun''s expression didn''t change and he still had a calm and lovely smile. The two looked at each other and if one looked deeply into the conversation, they would see that sparks were flying and whoever had bigger ones, would undoubtedly win this confrontation.

 Exterminate the Boy!

    Hey guys, another chapter for you today. Sorry for the great delay. Number one, it was spring break for me and I went on vacation and only came back today. There wasn''t any wifi there unfortunately. Once again, sorry about that and enjoy!


    P.S.-This chapter is somewhat short as I couldn''t think of anything else to write. Sorry. Next one will be longer.


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    "So, what will it be, Qiu Yun? We are merely going to have a talk that''s all. I mean...we just want to confirm some things. I am sure that Junior Qiu would not refuse to a couple of questions right?" Zhou Guan had a smug smile on his face.


    "I am afraid that it is not suitable for me to enter such an esteemed compound with the little status that I have. I will have to pass." Feng Yun was practically mocking Zhou Guan by continuously refusing his invitations. This obviously made Zhou Guan feel very infuriated inside but the man held it in.


    "Junior Qiu, does this mean that you are not giving my Zhou Clan any face? We have invited you into our esteemed clan and only wish to talk to you and you still constantly refuse? I am offended." Feng Yun let out a heavy sigh and suddenly, his eyes grew sharper and a cold light glinted within them.


    Old man, since you want to mess with this young master, be prepared for the consequences.


    "Hmph, giving your Zhou Clan face? Absolutely ridiculous! Your Zhou Clan is simply not worth a fart in this young master''s eyes. To want to detain me within your headquarters and question me, it isn''t that simple is it?"


    Feng Yun''s language had suddenly taken a drastic turn from his earlier word usage. Before, he appeared amiable, but now, he seemed like a cold and hard person who would not choose to come quietly. His eyes gleamed with a killing light that vastly differed with the countenance he had before.


    "No, what you want to do is question me, and then torture the information out of me. Then, you will toss my body somewhere no one will find me. Tell me, am I wrong, or has your mind gone as senile as your personality?!"


    Everyone on the scene was struck speechless, as they had never expected that this seemingly harmless boy would actually directly point out the Zhou Clan''s idiocy. This was akin to a slap on the face to the members of the Zhou Clan. Zhou Yanling smiled to herself as she knew that the punishment for Feng Yun wouldn''t be as simple as a reprimand.  Zhou Guan''s eye seemed to pop out of their sockets and fury arose from within them.


    "Idiotic boy! I urge you to take those words back else the wrath of the Zhou Clan shall fall upon you!"


    "Hah? What wrath? The puny might of one Truth realm expert? Hmph, and you''re only at the first stage of the Truth realm as well. What is there to fear from you?"


    "Such arrogance! You claim that we are weak but I would like to see you produce a single Truth realm cultivator! Hmph, do you even belong to a power at all?" Feng Yun smiled broadly when he heard this. Zhou Guan and the others felt a bad feeling arising.


    "Did you all know, that the surname Qiu is actually fake?" Feng Yun slowly said. "There is no great power in the continent with the family surname of Qiu. However, there is a great power with the surname of Feng!"


    Zhou Guan and the others were confused. They had no idea that Qiu Yun was actually an alias. However, where was he going with this nonsense about the surname Feng?


    "I''m sure you all are aware that the ruling family of the Cloudscale Sect has the surname of Feng. Zhou Guan, you understand that the Cloudscale Sect is a power that you absolutely cannot offend correct?"


    Zhou Guan''s eyes narrowed. He still didn''t see what was going on. How was the Cloudscale Sect connected to any of this?


    "Well then, let me re-introduce myself. My name is Feng Yun, young master of the Cloudscale Sect!"


    The name instantly shook the surroundings people. They were thrust into incomparable shock. What kind of power was the Cloudscale Sect? It was an extremely massive power with thirteen elders of an incredibly profound cultivation! They were a power that few would dare to oppose. Hearing that the boy before them was actually the young master of such a great and powerful sect was shocking. However, without proof, they could not be sure.


    "Feng Yun huh? You claim that you are Feng Yun, the young master of the Cloudscale Sect, but you do not have any proof to back it up do you?"


    Though he said this, Zhou Guan was uneasy. He didn''t like the look of confidence that Feng Yun exuded. Zhou Yanling had been initially shocked and even a bit terrified, but then she remembered that Feng Yun had not offered any proof yet. Only Xia Qing was aware that Feng Yun spoke the absolute truth.


    "Hmph, you want proof. Very well. I, Feng Yun shall give it to you."


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    Feng Yun narrowed his eyes and suddenly, his figure began to transform. Scales shot forth from his back and he grew a two meter long tail from behind. His eyes now had slits in them, the kind you would find in wild beasts. His skin grew as tough as leather and had an azure gold color to it. His body practically became an unbreakable armor.


    "Innate Divine Beast Ability-Dragonification!"


    He looked like a terrifying being now that he had transformed and an invisible pressure manifested itself on everyone at the scene. Even Xia Qing was surprised at this sudden transformation. She had been unconscious when Feng Yun had first used his Dragonification against the Blood Demon Sect disciples. Therefore, this change was unexpected to her.


    "So, do you understand now?"


    "D-Dragon transformation!"


    Zhou Guan managed to stutter out of his mouth as he saw the dangerous appearance of Feng Yun. However, he still didn''t believe that the boy before him was the heir to the Cloudscale Sect.


    "That does not prove that you are the heir of the Cloudscale Sect! Last time I checked, dragonification isn''t an ability of the Cloudscale Sect."


    "Are you an idiot?" Feng Yun''s voice came out extremely deep and powerful. "Dragonification is an ability that is derived from the dragon clans. I, Feng Yun am the child of both the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon Clan and the Cloudscale Sect."


    "He''s right. The signature color of the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon Clan''s dragonification is azure. Even if he is not the heir to the Cloudscale Sect, just the fact that he is from a dragon clan means he is untouchable to us!" Du Gu Yang remarked.


    Zhou Guan was shocked into silence. He had heard many rumors about the child of the Cloudscale Sect, Feng Yun. He had come out as number one in the Four Powers Tournament and had genius potential. Not only that, he was also favored by two of the strongest powers in the Xu Dynasty. Zhou Guan now understood that the boy before him was truly the Feng Yun.


    Damn it. Why didn''t I see it before? Shit, now that I have offended him, there is a high chance that he will go back to the Cloudscale Sect and ask for the elimination of the Zhou Clan. As he was growing stressed, Du Gu Yang, the City Lord of Azure Sky City walked up to Zhou Guan and placed a hand on his shoulder.


    "With this sudden development, there is no doubt that the kid before us is the young master of the Cloudscale Sect. You will be in big trouble if this isn''t resolved soon. However, at the same time, you cannot reconcile with him because he has destroyed your clan treasure."


    "Brother Du Gu Yang, what am I to do? The clan treasure was the hard work of my clan and now that it is gone, we will be in dire straits. At the same time, I have offended him. I truly don''t know what to do." Zhou Guan seemed on the verge of despair. This situation may be the worst that the Zhou Clan has ever faced.


    "Simple," Du Gu Yang said. "Kill the boy!"


    "What?!" Zhou Guan stared at Du Gu Yang with an incredulous expression. "How can I do that? This Feng Yun surely has life-saving treasures on his body. How am I to kill him without his sect being notified?"


    "Actually, it is quite simple. The Blood Demon Sect has always hated the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon Clan and the Cloudscale Sect for a long time. They would love it if the eternal genius of the two powers was killed. If it is done, then the strength and potential of the two powers will drop. Kill Feng Yun, and then seek protection from the Blood Demon Sect. I too will help you with this!"


    "You''re right Brother Yang," Zhou Guan said. "However, the Blood Demon Sect would be against two powers not one. It would be difficult even for them no?"


    "Not true. The Blood Demon Sect has been able to hold their own against the two powers for a long time, which shows that they have a lot of power. They will surely protect you and your Zhou Clan will be safe."


    Zhou Guan nodded his head in understanding. Not only would they gain their revenge by killing him, but they would also gain the favor of the Blood Demon Sect. It was a smart move to play. Zhou Guan turned his head to Feng Yun as an evil smile arose on his face.


    "Haha, you indeed are the heir to the Cloudscale Sect. I apologize that we didn''t see it earlier."


    Feng Yun narrowed his eyes. He had been trained in deception for a long time and could see when someone was lying to him. He knew that something was up with Zhou Guan and that his current attitude was fake.


    "Unfortunately, since you destroyed our artifact, you have incurred our wrath. The Blood Demon Sect will protect us even if you die!"


    "The Blood Demon Sect? You''re planning to use them to help you?!"


    "Haha yes. You shall die here and although your family will find out, we will still live! Elders, exterminate the boy!

 One Down, Five More To Go

    Upon hearing the shout of the Zhou Clan Patriarch, the elders sprung into action. They immediately left their dens, where they had cultivated bitterly for many years and responded to the call of the Patriarch. Arriving at the scene with a great speed, the elders stood alongside the Patriarch and knelt on one knee. There were altogether six elders and every one of them had passed the age of sixty. White beards and long hair could be seen on their faces and incomparable arrogance in their eyes. All of them shouted simultaneously,


    "We pay our respects to Patriarch!"


    "En. I need you guys to do something for me."


    "What does the Patriarch command of us to do? Ask and we shall do so without fail."


    The six elders were incomparably respectful to their Patriarch despite the man being much younger than them. No matter whether the person had more seniority in terms of age, they would still have to treat the one with superior strength with respect. Such was the law of the world. Zhou Guan nodded and his eyes sharpened.


    "Kill that boy for me! He has committed a transgression by having destroyed the clan treasure of our Zhou Clan! Destroy him to appease the Zhou Clan¡¯s wrath!"


    "What?! The one that Patriarch spent so much time refining?! Destroyed?!"


    "Absolutely unforgivable! That was one of our sources of power!"


    The six elders glared at the boy who had committed the horrendous acts but when they saw him dragonified, they were absolutely stupefied. This boy...was unexpectedly a member of a prestigious dragon clan! The elders who were originally planning on ripping the brat to pieces were now trembling in shock.


    "P-Patriarch, the boy is a member of a dragon clan. I do not think we should---"


    "It''s fine. I have already thought through this. That kid belongs to both the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon Clan and the Cloudscale Sect. In fact, he''s the heir to them, Feng Yun."


    "What?!!!!"


    They all nearly got a heart attack from the names of those two factions. They were the indisputably strongest factions in the Xu Dynasty. Only the Blood Demon Sect could match them within the country. Not only that, the heir to both factions, Young Master Feng Yun, was currently right here, right now! The six elders glanced at the terrifying and handsome boy with a new light now. They didn''t know what to do now that their Patriarch had offended such a major figure.


    "Do not worry elders. I have decided to appeal to the Blood Demon Sect. They have long wished to get rid of this genius. If we get rid of him ourselves, then the Blood Demon Sect will protect us from the other two factions. Do not worry about such details, just do what your Patriarch has ordered you to." The fear on the six elders'' faces ceased to exist and they were now more confident.


    "Understood! We shall obey Patriarch''s orders!"


    The six elders arranged themselves facing Feng Yun and they began to leak out a large amount of killing intent. Their desire to kill the boy before them had grown significantly. Feng Yun stared at the six elders with contempt and contemplation. Calling for the Blood Demon Sect wasn''t a bad move, but Feng Yun understood that they were just barely holding on against the two factions. If the two factions decided to go all out, then it was likely that the Blood Demon Sect would suffer a bit. Though Emperor Xu Qinzheng''s law prevented large scale battles between sects, these battles were usually conducted in secret so the imperial family wouldn''t find out.


    However, Feng Yun had no time to think about such things and could not persuade the people otherwise. Actually, he wouldn''t have tried to persuade them anyways. Such idiots, they were best left alone to die in ignorance. Feng Yun scanned them with his inner sense and found that these cultivators were of the seventh and eighth layer of the Xiantian Realm respectively. He snorted and thought to himself, with my skills and multitude of abilities, I can fight against cultivators three layers above me. The eighth layer at this point may be a bit tough, but I can only grow through this. He had absolutely no fear in his heart at all. This was because...


    Feng Yun was treating these people as his stepping stone!


    "On other circumstances, I wouldn''t have wished to kill a junior such as yourself! However, your life and death determine the safety of our clan. I''m afraid that we must kill you! Be safe on your journey to the Yellow Springs!" One elder said solemnly. Feng Yun snorted and replied with his deep and terrifying voice,


    "We shall see who will be sent to the Yellow Springs!"


    "Arrogant little fool! We are of the seventh and eighth layer of the Xiantian Realm while you are of the fourth! Even if you are an eternal genius, we must show you the distance between Heaven and Earth!"


    The six elders summoned their Yuan Energy and applied it to their entire body. They weren''t worried about not being able to kill their opponent at all so they decided to merely use half of their strength.


    "Fellow brothers, I, Cao Zi, will be the one going first!" One of the elders with the cultivation of the seventh layer of the Xiantian Realm leaped forward. His eyes narrowed as he gazed at the completely dragonified appearance of Feng Yun.


    "Die!"


    Cao Zi launched a fist full of pure Yuan Energy straight at Feng Yun''s body. The fist whizzed past the atmosphere at an extremely terrifying pace and arrived two feet from Feng Yun''s body. The dragonified Feng Yun snorted in disdain and flicked his tail on the ground, causing the earth to split beneath him. Instead of dodging the incoming attack, Feng Yun instead lashed out with his own fist, colliding with his opponent''s. The result was a terrifying explosion that rocked the fields. A figure was pushed back through the fog that materialized from the explosion.


    The figure, was unexpectedly...Cao Zi!


    Endless shock ruptured the surroundings as people adjusted their eyes to try to believe what was happening. There was a difference of three whole layers and yet the person who was pushed back was actually Cao Zi! Never had such a thing happened before.


    Cao Zi narrowed his eyes and attempted to stop his feet on the ground. He eventually gained his bearings and looked up to search for his opponent but he found that Feng Yun wasn''t there. A moment later, Feng Yun appeared in the air above him, a majestic dragon soaring downwards. Feng Yun opened his palm and out of nowhere, a black and white katana materialized.


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    Feng Yun slashed the Overlord Heaven Piercer downwards upon Cao Zi and also added the power of the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon''s body to oppress him. The man looked up and finally spotted Feng Yun. Unfortunately, the strike had already gotten frighteningly close and Cao Zi found it difficult to block.


    "Triumphant War Palm!"


    Cao Zi used his own martial skill to deflect the incoming attack. The two powers clashed with intense might but Feng Yun''s body was just too strong.


    "HA!"


    Feng Yun roared with all his might and increased the amount of oppressive aura surrounding Cao Zi. His two meter long tail also responded to his commands and flanked the man in the side. Faced with the combined attacks, of the sword and dragon body, how could Cao Zi not have trouble? The man cringed as his body was pushed further and further into the ground and cracks could be seen appearing on the surface.


    Feng Yun gave one final push and the sword stroke completed itself, slicing through the martial skill and severing Cao Zi''s arm in one go. Blood splattered outwards as the arm fell to the ground, limp. Pain coursed through the man''s body but he forced himself to stay focused on the boy, who had transitioned to another attack.


    Feng Yun saw that his strike did not kill Cao Zi and his eyes grew colder and colder by the minute. His speed multiplied with the usage of the Cloudscale Sect Evasion Arts and he arrived at Cao Zi''s position in mere seconds.


    ¡°Knife Body Dance!"


    Cao Zi''s hands and feet maneuvered in a very graceful way as they fluently dispensed counterattack after counterattack against Feng Yun''s offense. The energy glowed brightly in those specific parts and stopped the attacks cold. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes as a finger jab came close to his head and utilized the Wind Transferrer spirit ability to escape. He was transported directly to the man''s side and lashed out with a sword strike. Cao Zi was surprised but quickly reacted, drawing his spirit, a light brown dagger, to block the blow.


    "Hmph, even your spirit cannot stop me!"


    Feng Yun unleashed the all powerful aura of the Overlord Heaven Piercer on Cao Zi and even the old man who had lived for many years could recognize the amount of power it held. The Overlord Heaven Piercer was definitely no ordinary spirit. It had power that made even beings like Warden nod their heads in recognition. Cao Zi struggled and was being pushed back further and further.


    While the man was focusing all of his power on defense, Feng Yun maneuvered his tail to strike Cao Zi right in the stomach. And it was successful as well. Cao Zi only realized the tail strike coming far too late and was powerless to stop it as it crashed into his intestines, blood splattering everywhere and even catching on Feng Yun''s sword.


    It must be said that every part of a dragon''s body was powerful and terrifying. No matter whether it was the legs, arms, head or tail. They were all deadly and contained a vast amount of power. To receive a direct hit from one would certainly not produce petty injuries.


    Cao Zi clutched his stomach in pain as blood splattered everywhere. His eyes had turned bloodshot from concentration and although he was still alive, it was only barely. His life would end quickly if he didn''t do something to treat his injuries.


    "Bastard. You''re much stronger than I thought. He...he, as expected of the heir of the Cloudscale Sect. However, to be killed by a junior who is so much younger than me...is an ultimate humiliation!"


    Cao Zi''s eyes turned red and he waved his spirit, activating a spirit ability. The dagger flew through the air with a large amount of spiritual energy surrounding it. The surrounding aura formulated itself into a sharp blade at its tip, focusing all of its power into that single point. This ability was most likely to be used as an instant killing move. As the dagger flew at him, Feng Yun closed his eyes and instead of retreating, moved forward to receive it head on.


    He jumped into the air and spun in a full arc to gain momentum for his sword strike. Then, when the dagger came close enough, he roared and the sword collided with the dagger. The clash of energies ensued for a mere half a moment before the dagger was deflected into the Zhou Clan entrance gate. The gate collapsed from the power of the strike.


    "No way, that was my ultimate last defense killing move! How?"


    Feng Yun didn''t give an answer as he sprung into action directly after deflecting the dagger. The other five elders saw this and panicked yelling,


    "Fifth Brother!"


    They were about to intervene in the battle but Feng Yun was much faster. In the blink of an eye, his figure was adjacent to Cao Zi''s. The old man was on his knees and a look of despair filled his expression. The Overlord Heaven Piercer''s blade rested directly at his neck. Feng Yun could kill him any time he wanted.


    "Bastard! Don''t you dare kill our Fifth Brother! If you do, no matter whether you''re from a large clan, us five will tear you apart!" One of the old men, a cultivator of the seventh layer of the Xiantian Realm yelled at him.


    The other old men similarly said such things but Feng Yun paid them no heed. He smiled coldly and gazed into the eyes of Cao Zi. The old man''s eyes were full of terror and pleaded to Feng Yun to let him go. The boy only shook his head and muttered,


    "If only you hadn''t provoked me."


    Then, Feng Yun slit Cao Zi''s neck cleanly and the the old man''s body tumbled to the floor, blood dripping out of it. The five old men as well as the audience were stupefied. An almighty cultivator of the higher Xiantian Realm, killed just like that? And by a little boy of the fourth layer as well? How inconceivable! Feng Yun swiped his sword to get the blood off of it and looked up at the remaining five elders.


    "One down, five more to go."

 Repelling Yang Kais Assault

    Sorry for the late update guys. This was somewhat hard to write and my aunt and uncle visited so I had to pay attention to them. In addition to that, I have to study for four core class subjects tests. Tough. However, I hope you enjoy the chapter!


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    The elders and the Zhou Clan members were all incredibly shocked by the display of power that Feng Yun had shown. He had executed a powerful elder of the Zhou Clan while only being at the fourth level of the Xiantian realm! Simply too astonishing. Dong Fuzhen and the other Death Singer Mercenaries rejoiced at the sight of the felled elder but others were not so happy. Zhou Guan had a black look on his face and the five remaining elders had fury raging within their eyes.


    "What? Is this all that the esteemed elders of the Zhou Clan have? Sounds to me like you people are merely all bark and no bite!"


    It was obvious that rage would manifest within the members of the Zhou Clan and many of them shouted curses at Feng Yun. Zhou Yanling was visibly shaken however. Feng Yun completely outclassed her in everything. Strength, looks, status, talent, everything! If he had tried to kill her back when they had sparred, then she wouldn''t have been able to do anything to stop it.


    "Little bastard! You actually dared to kill our Fifth Brother like that even when we told you of the consequences! I''ll tear apart your limbs and drink your blood after this is over!" The other elder voiced their agreement. Feng Yun smiled coldly and sneered,


    "Hmph, you people were so stupid that you underestimated this young master! All of this is on you. If you hadn''t provoked me earlier, maybe this foolish idiot would still be alive for a few more moments." As he said this, he prodded Cao Zi''s body lightly with contempt for the elders. This made them even more infuriated. To have their friend''s body desecrated even after death was the ultimate shame.


    "Us five shall make it so that you''ll want to die once we have you!"


    There was no hesitation as all five of them charged at Feng Yun. Although it was five against one, they still didn''t dare to be negligent and brought out their spirits to combat him. Feng Yun smiled broadly and taunted,


    "Come!"


    Two of the elders of the seventh layer arrived there first and unleashed some of their offensive spirit abilities at Feng Yun. Sword slashes imbued with Yuan Energy and beast like attacks rushed at Feng Yun like a hailstorm. The boy''s eyes sharpened in concentration and instantly, his figure became illusory as he evaded the attacks.


    WHOOSH!


    A sword attack narrowly missed him but Feng Yun didn''t pay attention to that. He focused on the beast attack that he had not yet defended against. He swiped his sword upwards to combat a giant bear claw that came smashing against his blade. Sparks flew but Feng Yun clearly had the upper hand as his sword pushed the elder farther and farther back. Opponents of the seventh layer could not fight against him. Even an elder that had lived for sixty-plus years could not beat this genius.


    "Shit, no wonder Cao Zi lost. He is simply too powerful!"


    The elder with the bear spirit activated another of his spirit abilities and instantly a pressurizing force was emitted from the elder''s body. The pressure could suffocate even the most physically accomplished of cultivators. Feng Yun felt the enormous pressure but he didn''t pay any attention to it. He rushed forward with his sword gleaming with a sharp light. The elder let out a roar and swiped his bear claw at Feng Yun in an attempt to create a bit of distance between them.


    "Hmph."


    Feng Yun swiped his scaly dragon tail at the bear claw and while they were clashing, his sword shot out aimed at the elder''s heart. A cold light manifested itself as the beautiful sword neared the man''s heart.


    BANG!


    An invisible force attacked Feng Yun just as he was about to execute the elder, causing him to fly backwards for a moment before regaining his balance. A little bit of blood trickled out of his mouth and he wiped it away, staring at the opponent that had disturbed his execution. One of the elders of the eighth layer of the Xiantian realm stared at the boy with a grim expression on his face. He was the one who had interrupted Feng Yun.


    "Sixth Brother Yi Wei, are you all right?"


    "Second Brother Yang Kai, this kid''s strength is phenomenal. Fifth Brother didn''t die without reason. We need to surround the boy and give him no chance to evade any of our attacks."


    "Very well," Yang Kai nodded. "We shall go with your strategy."


    He motioned to the other elders to follow his plan and they instantly understood. They all rushed forward, spirits pouring out power. Two of the elders formed the vanguard, attempting to distract Feng Yun.


    "Heh, such a plan won''t be able to take me out so easily!"


    Feng Yun went for one of the elders and completely ignored the other one, focusing his attention on him. Feng Yun maneuvered his tail to pierce the man in the back, however the attack was blocked promptly by the man''s spear spirit.


    "Sword Blood Gravity!"


    At the exact same time that his tail was blocked, he activated his sword spirit ability and the blood that leaked out of his mouth turned into a mist that brought pressure upon the elder. The elder felt his legs grow heavy and his ability to move severely limited. Feng Yun used this opportunity to strike at the elder''s vital points and end his existence.


    The elder that had been neglected charged over and aimed an attack at Feng Yun''s body. The latter had indeed noticed this attempt but made no motion to stop it. The elder sneered thinking,


    "This kid has let down his defenses. Now''s the perfect time!"


    The elder stabbed at him with his claw, the result of a lizard spirit he integrated with. Once again, Feng Yun made no motion to stop it. The claw hit the hard armor of the Dragonification but for some reason, after digging for half an inch, stopped in an instant. The elder''s claw could not go any further.


    "How is this possible?! My lizard claw should be able to pierce through the armor! Why did it not do so?"


    "Hmph, too weak. With your power, do you honestly think that you can pierce through the armor of the Golden Tyrant Thunder God Dragon?!"


    Feng Yun then proceeded to shoot his tail straight through the elder''s chest while he was shocked, making a successful pierce. The tail went through the chest completely and splattered his heart, ensuring that the man never woke up again. Blood and gore splattered all over the floor as Feng Yun pulled his tail out.


    "Fourth Brother!!! NO!"


    The elder struggling under Feng Yun''s Sword Blood Gravity watched as the blood pooled together around the lifeless corpse of the elder.


    "Don''t be aggrieved. You''ll be joining him soon as well!"


    Feng Yun once again put his full effort on slaughtering the elder before him. Currently, two elders had died and there were now four left. Would there be a third one?


    "Not happening kid!"


    Yang Kai, the elder with the cultivation of the eighth layer of the Xiantian Realm, shouted out at Feng Yun, making him halt his movements. The elder was extremely close to him, a mere couple feet away. Yang Kai poured in rich Yuan Energy into his fists and executed his strike. Feng Yun''s eyes flashed with a sudden wariness.


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    Although he could contend with opponents of the seventh layer of the Xiantian Realm, it was not possible to do so with the eighth layer. If his own cultivation was of the fifth layer, perhaps it would be possible, but currently, that was not the case. Therefore, Feng Yun had to be especially careful when dealing with Yang Kai.


    In response to Yang Kai''s incoming fist, Feng Yun focused his Yuan Energy into a barrier, concentrating it around his dragonified body. He knew that he couldn''t defend against the fist with purely his own cultivation so he had to minimize the damage as much as possible. Feng Yun lashed out with the Overlord Heaven Piercer at the same time.


    Yang Kai snorted and launched his fist straight at Feng Yun''s sword. The two forces clashed but Yi Wei''s side was clearly having the upper hand. Feng Yun''s feet dragged in the soil as he was pushed back slowly. Finally, he could no longer push against the pressure and the strike slipped past his sword. The fist collided against Feng Yun''s body and instantly, pain surged up his spine.


    BANG!


    He was pushed back several meters and upon recovering, spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, painting the grassy floor with red. His face seemed slightly pale, as if he had gone through an enormous tribulation. And in fact, he had! Though he could minimize the damage received from the attack, the power contained within it was still quite frightening and could easily hurt him. If he had not chosen to employ safety measures, then it was likely that he would have suffered major injuries.


    "Hoh? Still alive? Not bad. However, to gain vengeance for my brothers, you must die."


    Yang Kai unleashed his spirit, which was a significantly long halberd. The blade''s sharp curves gleamed in the sunlight and further accentuated its deadliness.


    "Razor Executioner Halberd!"


    The blade gave off a dangerous aura that could suffocate anyone in it''s radius. It seemed like it had killed many beings before. The halberd had a red blade and a black handle and was a little over a meter long. It was definitely not something to be trifled with.


    "HA!"


    Yang Kai leaped off the ground with a powerful jump and sailed through the air, several meters above ground. Suddenly, a surge of spiritual energy surrounded the halberd as he launched it down at Feng Yun. The halberd flew at an extremely quick pace, cutting apart the air like tofu. Feng Yun grimaced as the blade neared him. Could he dodge it?


    Not possible. From the looks of it, the spirit ability that Yi Wei had employed had an area of effect radius. Even if he did dodge it, the collision of the halberd with the ground would absolutely destroy him.


    "I''ll have to defend it as best as I can."


    He concentrated as much Yuan Energy into his body as possible, building a near indestructible barrier. However, even that would be of no use against the tyrannical attack incoming. Feng Yun sighed and instantly, an incredibly large pair of wings unfurled from his back, revealing it''s azure gold glow. The gigantic wings instantly surged with power and the power of Feng Yun''s dragon body multiplied several times over.


    Dragonification was said to be one of the most powerful divine abilities in the universe, however it''s full strength could not be employed due to the fact that the complete set wasn''t provided. The wings were not available when descendants of dragons transformed. When the complete set was available however, the power of the user would instantly multiply several times over, making them extremely powerful. Though Feng Yun had an inferior cultivation to Yang Kai, who had been stuck at the eighth layer for many years, by using the Falling Heavens Wings, he could instantly possess the capabilities to defend against him.


    Everyone on the outside excluding the Death Singer Mercenaries gaped in shock at the sight that met them. Even the City Lord Du Gu Yang''s eyes bulged out in disbelief. They could all recognize a Soul Bone Artifact when they saw one despite never having possessed one before. However, such objects were unquestionably rare. Even beasts who had achieved the Tyrant and Truth realm would be unable to produce such priceless things upon death. Greed manifested in each and every one of the Zhou Clan members'' eyes. Not only them, even the City Lord and his son were entranced by the sight.


    "I must have that artifact. No matter what sect he''s from, I must have it for Chen''er." City Lord Du Gu Yang was nodding his head while inexplicably vile smile of greed arose.


    Meanwhile, Feng Yun had already upgraded his power several levels. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Then, with the light of confidence in his eyes, he thought in his head,


    "Five Pillar Azure Strike!"


    The wings on his body suddenly lit up with an azure glow as five orbs of light manifested on them. A powerful energy seeped forth from the wings as they unleashed a beam of light upon the incoming halberd. The beams converged upon the halberd and instantly collided forth. A great clash ensued between the two forces and the halberd appeared to be losing force. However, even the Falling Heavens Wings could not resist the halberd for too long.


    WHOOSH!


    The spear continued on its path, clearly having dispelled the beams of light. However, the force of the halberd had clearly reduced significantly due to the Five Azure Pillar Strike.


    Feng Yun smiled wryly. He had never imagined that the Falling Heavens Wings would actually deal with the halberd. This was because the Soul bone Artifact''s power depended on the cultivation of the user. The Artifact could at most pump out a little more power that the owner. Yi Wei was four cultivation levels above him. How could he expect the Falling Heavens Wings to completely disperse the halberd? However, it had done more that he had thought it would. It had reduced a lot more force than he had planned to deal with. Whatever force was left was up to him to deal with.


    "COME!"


    The halberd instantly reached Feng Yun''s position. The latter crossed his arms and clenched his teeth as the halberd drove its sharp blade into his arms. Even the dragon scales were having a tough time dealing with the halberd.


    CRACK!


    The scales on Feng Yun''s body began to loosen and break apart under the pressure of the halberd. Feeling the intense pain and blood seep out, he coughed out a few mouthfuls of blood. His face was now extraordinarily pale. The earth beneath him broke apart and caved in to make room for the intense pressure.


    After a moment, the onslaught of the halberd stopped its movement. It had finally run out of force. Feng Yun let out a sigh of relief and ripped out the halberd, tossing it onto the ground. He panted heavily and let out a snarl of triumph.


    "IS THAT ALL YOU CAN DO?!"


    Yang Kai was absolutely dumbfounded. The halberd spirit ability that he had just employed was absolutely nothing to underestimate. And for a cultivator that was four levels below him, it should have been easy for the attack to kill him. However, that was clearly not the case currently.


    Feng Yun, had actually stopped the strike!

 Breakthrough Between Despair

    Hey guys, been a few days right? Sorry about the long delay. Oh man, I got the nastiest sickness and I had to..ugh, well lets not delve into the specifics of that. On top of that, my uncle and aunt traveled to America from their native country so I had to interact with them. Plus the tests. Overall, it been a busy week but I hope that this chapter will satisfy you. As I am writing this chapter, I am familiarizing myself with the look of the new RRL site. Enjoy!


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    Yang Kai and the others were absolutely dumbfounded. To be able to have such strength that the halberd strike barely did any damage to him. Just how powerful is Feng Yun?!


    "Brat, I don''t know how you managed to block my halberd, but this won''t happen again!"


    Yang Kai held out his palm and instantly, the halberd shot through the air, landing in it firmly. He twirled the blade around with his arms and readied his fighting stance. Feng Yun smiled coldly at this with no fear at all. He looked over at his sword and noticed that it showed signs of disappearing.


    "Hmm, my spiritual energy is just about used up. I should replenish it fast if I want to even compete with Yang Kai."


    Feng Yun waved his hand and summoned the Void Universal Manual, that had never showed itself until now. The large book flipped through pages and suddenly, a small portal opened up and pills fell from it. They were silvery and colored like spiritual energy. There were about five or six pills that fell into Feng Yun''s hand before the portal closed up.


    "Spiritual Energy Replenishing Pills."


    Yang Kai saw this and narrowed his eyes. The boy had no intention of backing down at all. He had decided to stay and fight instead of run. What courage!


    Feng Yun popped all of the pills into his mouth in one go and immediately, he felt his strength starting to return to him. The Overlord Heaven Piercer and his other spirits all became clear and emanated a strong and pure energy. Feng Yun readied himself into a fighting stance,


    "Well then, let''s continue where we left off!"


    This time, Feng Yun took the initiative to attack. Although he knew that he couldn''t defeat Yang Kai with his current cultivation level, using his special methods, he could probably make it difficult for the latter to attack him.


    He rushed at him with the full power of the fourth layer of the Xiantian Realm, his sword slicing through air. Yang Kai snorted and brought his halberd up to counter the strike. Feng Yun''s blade clashed with Yang Kai''s but the difference in strength was clear and even with Feng Yun employing his spirit abilities, there was hardly any damage dealt to him. Sparks flew about as they fought and Feng Yun found his strikes being countered every time.


    But how could the "Slaughter Ghost" be defeated so easily?


    Feng Yun aimed a strike at Yang Kai''s head. The strike was very simple and could clearly be defended by anyone. Yang Kai coldly snorted and raised his halberd to block the strike when suddenly, the strike changed directions with an astounding speed. The sword that was originally going for the head went directly for the lower chest area. Yang Kai saw this and exclaimed,


    "Shit!"


    His halberd had already gone straight upwards and it would be impossible to block the strike from his angle. Yang Kai gritted his teeth and reacted quickly, a Yuan Energy barrier forming around his chest area. The sword clashed with the barrier and small cracks began to appear on the barrier. However, Feng Yun''s strike was losing power and it didn''t seem like it could break through. Yang Kai brought his halberd down to keep Feng Yun away from him and the latter jumped high in the air, avoiding the strike and gazing at him overhead. Yang Kai glared at the boy who was falling from the air.


    "Little bastard! You''re quite cunning! However, I won''t be fooled again!"


    Feng Yun smiled viciously and descended from the air, heading straight for Yang Kai. The old man in turn held his halberd wide open to slash Feng Yun.


    "Here, come into your daddy''s blade and die!"


    "Children shouldn''t be playing with knives," Feng Yun retorted and suddenly, his palm flew forward. In the center of the palm, black aura began to seep out and cover it completely. The black aura expanded constantly until it was practically like flames, licking away at the surroundings. A beam of black aura shot out from his palm, aimed towards Yang Kai. The old man''s eyes grew wide and wary as he saw the black aura move towards him.


    "W-What is that? I''ve never seen anything like it!"


    "That black aura...so much power!"


    Many people exclaimed to themselves as they saw this phenomenon happen. The Void element was of course, something that had never been seen on the continent. After all, it was a True Creation element. Powers like those were not known or utilized by the continent at all! Yang Kai stared at the beam with apprehensiveness. The aura gave off an extremely strong pressure and could absolutely not be underestimated.


    "Very well, take this!"


    Yang Kai unloaded a vast amount of spiritual energy into the halberd and launched the blade, going straight for the black fist. Feng Yun snorted in disdain as the two forces connected.


    The Void aura flickered as it tried to swallow the blade. The black aura grew and grew until it completely covered the object. Yang Kai stared at this with shock and awe. His attack, had actually done nothing! The halberd attacks that he employed were beaten as easy as that?


    Feng Yun stared with satisfaction as the blade lost all of its energy. The Void element was powerful, but it could not swallow the spirit completely. At most, it could eat away at the spiritual energy imbued in the weapon to make it weaker. Suddenly, he spit out a mouthful of blood. He coughed painfully, his lungs hurting.


    "Shit, the Void aura hasn''t completely stabilized yet. If I use it too much, then I will be doing harm to my own body."


    By now, his entire body was aching from intensive exhaustion and his energy was running out, both in Yuan Energy and Spiritual Energy. He wouldn''t be able to maintain his full combat capacity if his injuries continued to develop negatively. He panted in exhaustion as he watched the look of horror on Yang Kai''s face.


    Far away, Xia Qing watched her friend desperately fight for survival with helpless feelings. She had known that it would not be easy for Feng Yun to survive such an encounter, especially when there were cultivators far above him attempting to kill him. But he still put on a tenacious charming smile and stared at the face of death without any worries. Xia Qing could feel the complete confidence that Feng Yun''s smile exuded despite the situation. Now that her friend was risking his life, could she really only stand by and watch?


    "I want to help him...I want to help him so bad...but I am too weak. If I intervene, I''m only going to become a burden for him. Strength strength strength strength! It''s all about strength!"


    Xia Qing hated herself for being too weak to protect the people she cared about. When she thought about the times when Feng Yun sacrificed himself to save her life, her heart warmed and again came the helpless feeling. In that moment, she swore to herself that she would pursue strength like a mad person, so that she could one day accompany Feng Yun, and not be a burden.


    "That''s why, you can''t die! You have to live, so I can stand alongside you!"


    She whispered these words with her delicate voice and prayed to whatever higher entity there was that Feng Yun would be safe. Meanwhile, the boy in question still possessed his smile, albeit it was stained with blood. He looked like he had become a demon. However, only he himself knew his condition. His dragonified appearance had begun to retract and the rebound was showing signs of manifesting. He wasn''t in too good of a position to fight.


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    "Whatever. Only through life and death battles can I truly advance on the path of cultivation!"


    The halberd that had lost all of its spiritual energy returned to Yang Kai, who was absolutely furious. Veins creased his forehead and he yelled,


    "Little bastard! Where did my spiritual energy go?!"


    Yang Kai had invested quite a lot of spiritual energy into his halberd attack and now that it had completely disappeared, his reserves were almost depleted. This naturally made him want to kill the little boy.


    "Hehe, I, your father, ate it. I have to say, it didn''t taste very good, a little too salty."


    Feng Yun teased the old man, which made his even more angry. He didn''t believe the boy''s words when he said this and instead took it as an insult. Suddenly, another old man arrived at Yang Kai''s side and said with a grim face,


    "Second Brother, it looks like this kid has more special methods than we thought he would. Since you have nearly lost all of your spiritual energy, I shall aid you in killing this kid and regaining our Zhou Clan''s honor!"


    "First Brother Teng Xin, I thank you for the assistance. I never expected that despite my cultivation completely overpowering his, that he would be able to actually survive for so long."


    "Hmm, we should have expected this. After all, he is from the Cloudscale Sect, one of the top three most powerful sects in the Xu Dynasty. Even in the entire continent, it would rank as being at the very top. Anyways, let us kill him fast."


    "Right."


    The two old men unleashed the full power of the eighth layer, exerting a dominating pressure upon Feng Yun. He smiled bitterly in response to this.


    Looks like there really is no escape from this is there? Two cultivators of the eighth layer pressuring me. I already had trouble dealing with one of them, with this guy Teng Xin added to the mix, I am absolutely doomed. I would flee, but my Falling Heavens Wings have lost their energy as my spiritual energy has. Not only that, even if I was to escape, they would probably torture the other mercenaries just to lure me out. I cannot implicate others because of my own faults!


    Feng Yun stood tall with pride and a firm mentality. If I cannot live through this, then I will destroy them as much as possible before dying!


    "Heaven, have you really decided my death? What, was my talent too strong for you? Come on, I still haven''t punched that asshole of a Master for Warden, I haven''t experienced a true love, I haven''t reached the peak of strength, and I never got the chance to live a carefree life. I can''t just die here!"


    "TWO OLD BASTARDS! Even if I cannot win, I will take you down with me!"


    Feng Yun leaped off the ground, though his pressure was now much weaker than if it was due to his Dragonification subsiding. Now, his clothes were revealed to be tattered and blood stained and the red substance leaked out of his mouth as well.


    "Hmph, foolishness. You really think that you can deal with us?"


    The two snorted in disdain and casually executed a few martial skills toward Feng Yun. The dominating pressure absolutely was not something to be taken lightly and upon confronting it, Feng Yun felt as if the gravity had multiplied around him. He gritted his teeth and executed his own martial skills.


    "Twin Dragons'' Harmony Torrent!"


    The two familiar dragon auras appeared behind him and fused into a great torrential energy wave, which swept its way toward them. Teng Xin raised his eyebrows in recognition, but there was no trace of fear at all. He waved his hands and manifested a large amount of Yuan Energy to combat the wave of energy.


    The wave collided with the Yuan Energy barrier and instantly, the wave was shattered, just like that. Teng Xin had actually shattered a powerful martial skill that was considered in the Upper Sage level.


    "Although this soul attack martial skill is indeed very strong, your cultivation is too low to be able to use it to its full power."


    The two smiled in disdain and expected to see the boy staring at them with despair written all over his face but when they looked, his figure was not there. Instead, Feng Yun had already moved, arriving a few meters away from them and his eyes flashing with a cold light. In his hands was the black-white katana that he always had and blood flying from it.


    While the two cultivators were surprised, Feng Yun slashed his sword quickly at the neck of Teng Xina and attempted to sever it. The man recovered just in time and executed a Yuan Energy barrier to block the attack. The sword pierced the barrier but would not go through the barrier without more force.


    "Raiding Thunder Palm!"


    Knowing that he could not destroy the barrier with his sword alone, Feng Yun used his martial skill to add more force. The pressure exerted on the barrier grew greater and greater as time passed. Teng Xin narrowed his eyes and concentrated more on his barrier, not daring to let up in the slightest. He had come to realize he couldn''t underestimate the boy and even when he was on his final moments, he fought with a desperate ferocity.


    "HAAAAH!"


    Feng Yun put maximum effort to break the shield but he still couldn''t do it despite his strongest efforts. He didn''t pay any mind to it and continued to exert as much effort as possible.


    "Tch, I still can''t break through the shield. I need more power. But how...wait...what?"


    Feng Yun hadn''t noticed it before, but as he was fighting with his life on the line, his dantian began to experience changes. Previously, he was extremely close to the fifth layer of the Xiantian realm, but he wasn''t ready at that time to take that final step. Now, however, with the continuous circulation of the Yuan Energy in his body due to constant fighting, his cultivation began to rise and improve, until it had finally reached the breaking point.


    The energy in Feng Yun''s body expanded and circulated at an even faster pace than before and prepared to release. A faint golden glow surrounded his body, making him seem illuminated in holiness. Teng Xin on the other side of the barrier felt the strange holy energy radiating from Feng Yun''s body and instantly, his senses peaked.


    "This kid, is he possibly making a breakthrough?"


    As soon as he thought this, the circulation of energy grew stronger until an incredibly powerful burst of energy unleashed itself through the atmosphere. The ripples of energy caused waves to surface and an explosion to manifest, blowing back the two elders several meters. Surprise appeared on their faces as they looked up in shock at the twelve year old boy currently immersed in a golden light, his injuries recovering at an astonishing rate and his complexion changing from pale to bright. Feng Yun looked absolutely holy and an awe inspiring presence swept the entire battleground.


    "This kid," Teng Xin and Yang Kai said in a terrified voice. "D-Did he just breakthrough?"


    Feng Yun awoke from his trance like state, a smile crossing the corner of his lips. He stared at the two elders in a lofty manner, as if he no longer put them in his eyes. With a cold laugh he said,


    "Well well well. Looks like it''s time for round two."

 Total Execution

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    The two elders stared in absolute shock as the Feng Yun regained his strength back. The boy who was originally in extremely dire straits now stared at them with a powerful gaze and aura. He now had an air of confidence that made the two elders deeply afraid.


    "This aura...he broke through to the fifth layer? At his age?!!!"


    The two elders couldn''t believe it. A twelve year old whose cultivation was of the fifth layer of the Xiantian Realm? This was an unprecedented event that has never happened before. Twelve years old! A boy like this would have major accomplishments in the future.


    "Old freaks, it seems the tides have turned. We shall see who survives this battle now!"


    Feng Yun unleashed his full aura upon the two old men, a strange sense of suffocation manifesting upon their bodies. Teng Xin and Yang Kai were dumbfounded. They felt the full weight of the pressure despite their cultivation levels being so much higher than his and appeared to be struggling.


    "Damn kid, it doesn''t matter whether you''ve made a breakthrough. Us two brothers united are able to kill a little brat like you easily."


    Yang Kai nodded his head furiously at Teng Xin''s comment and the two readied themselves into a fighting stance. Their auras exploded forth, making the ground quake and tremble. Feng Yun however didn''t appear to be fazed at all and merely smiled in disdain. What was miraculous was that throughout the whole battle, he had maintained absolute confidence in his abilities despite his cultivation being insufficient. It was his belief that only through battle could one''s strength be tempered that led him to make his unexpected breakthrough!


    "I''m not going to waste words with foolish old men like you. However, I do wonder how you are going to explain to your ancestors that you were killed by a twelve year old!"


    With that comment, he leaped off the ground with a much faster speed than he had before, closing the distance between the two forces in a mere few seconds. He activated a skill instantly, not giving the two old men time to analyze the strike.


    "Raiding Thunder Palm!"


    Both of his fists shot out, aimed at the two men and were accompanied by an intense stream of Yuan Energy constantly circulating through it. The two condensed a Yuan Energy barrier to block the strike and were confident that they would succeed, but were met with surprise.


    BANG!


    The martial skill collided with the Yuan Energy barriers and a powerful pressure descended upon them. The two old men sneered, thinking that that was all there was to it. However, they were proved wrong as a large crack appeared on the surface and spread quickly, shattering the barrier in an instant.


    "What?!"


    The two were incomparably shocked and their senses were dulled for a sharp moment. However, that was all Feng Yun needed to execute a fierce attack towards them.


    "Hell Thunder Dragon''s Descent!"


    The image of an extremely mighty and awe inspiring dragon materialized into the air, flanked by vast streams of Yuan Energy. The dragon was incredibly large and seemed to radiate vast amounts of killing intent and power. The being seemed like it jumped straight out of Hell and reincarnated as a fiendish demon!


    The colossal dragon circled in the air for a moments before recognizing its targets and shooting straight down to Earth like a comet, speeding towards them. Yang Kai and Teng Xin had no time to react, the dragon soaring straight into their bodies. The only thing they could do was execute their martial skills to try to soften the blow.


    ROAR!!!


    The two old men were assaulted by explosions from the illusory dragon crashing into their body. Tremors ran through the earth below them and cracks appeared on the surface. Pale expressions replaced their usually calm and arrogant faces as they were pushed back several meters into a wall of hard solid rock.


    "No...*Cough* fucking...*Cough*...way!"


    The two struggled to get out their words as they vomited several mouthfuls of blood from the impact of the dragon. The people on the outside watching were absolutely dumbfounded. The boy...had actually forced two powerful experts of the eighth level of the Xiantian Realm to be heavily injured. Utterly inconceivable. What was even more shocking was that the boy had made the breakthrough during a life and death battle! How many people were crazy and brave enough to do such a thing when they should be focusing on the battle?


    "So, old bastards, have you considered regretting your previous actions?"


    The two old men gritted their teeth in anger and frustration. If only the kid had never made a breakthrough? If only we hadn''t underestimated him? Nevertheless, they knew that they had to kill the boy otherwise they themselves would be killed. It was the law of the world unfortunately. Those they provoked must be killed if they are weaker. If they''re stronger than themselves however...well...you would run.


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    Yang Kai wiped the blood from his mouth and summoned his halberd into his hands. It gleamed with its red blade and black handle but strangely, it seemed to lack in terms of intensity compared to before in accordance to Feng Yun''s perspective.


    "It''s...gotten weaker. Or I have gotten stronger. Whichever one, your stick can''t hold a candle to me!"


    "Little brat! I''ll kill you!"


    Yang Kai unleashed a spirit ability for his halberd and immediately covered it in spiritual energy. The blade was encompassed with a black Yuan Energy that seemed to cut through the air. The blade definitely contained a massive amount of power.


    Unfortunately for Yang Kai, Feng Yun didn''t give a shit.


    The boy smiled and waited for the blade to get close before summoning his own sword to counter the attack. He then surrounded the sword with spiritual energy and slashed out towards the red blade.


    CLANG!


    The two forces clashed for a whole moment before the Overlord Heaven Piercer showed signs of winning. Yang Kai stared, dumbfounded as his blade was completely countered and blown away.


    The power of one''s spirits often depended on the cultivation of the owner. Since Feng Yun as capable of fighting opponents three layers above him, it was only natural that his spirits would gain that power as well.


    "Hmph, how half assed. I can''t believe that I had trouble dealing with this thing before. I''ll tell you what, since you know that your techniques are clearly useless against me, why don''t you take that blade...and castrate yourself. Otherwise, well, I''ll have to do it myself."


    Yang Kai and Teng Xin''s faces turned white as they comprehended the meaning of Feng Yun''s words. Castration?! This was the absolute worst shame known to a man. However, they could see that they were hardly a match for the current Feng Yun. It was funny, only moments ago they were declaring victory. Now, however, the tides of battle had turned.


    "Yang Kai...run now! Run as fast as you can!"


    Yang Kai didn''t hesitate for a moment, activating his Yuan Energy and moving backwards at a high speed. Teng Xin did the same. Both had expressions of terror and anxiety on their faces and wanted to get away from the monstrous boy that wanted to kill them.


    "Ara...you''re running. Ahh! Shameless old men! You haven''t waited for me to torture you yet! Jeez, you want me to kill you now?"


    Feng Yun slapped his forehead in disappointment. However, it was not because he wasn''t confident in being able to catch the two old men. Rather, he wouldn''t be able to employ his torture methods on them.


    "Hey, don''t run so fast. I, your father needs to catch up to keep an eye on you two!"


    In an instant, Feng Yun maneuvered the Cloudscale Sect Evasion Arts to increase his speed double-fold. The distance between him and the two old men was instantly covered in the matter of a few seconds. The two old men had already run through half the city when they sensed a figure coming up behind them.


    "There''s someone behind us? Eh? IT''S YOU?!!!"


    The two shouted out in absolute horror. The boy had a vivid smile on his face that would be described as charming if they didn''t know of the purpose of the smile.


    "Haha, I''ve finally caught up to you! You two old guys really made me spend a lot of energy!"


    Then, a sudden cold glint emerged in Feng Yun''s eyes as a large amount of bloodlust unloaded off of him. Instantly, his dragon spirit was activated and his movement skill was displayed.


    "Wind Transferrer!"


    Feng Yun''s body was teleported into the air in front of the two old men. They had been looking behind them to see if Feng Yun was catching up to them but when he disappeared, their eyes flashed forward again. They were met with the sight of a boy in the air directly a foot away from them, his sword a mere edge away from their throats.


    CHOP!


    Only the look of horror was present on their faces as Feng Yun chopped off their heads, the circular shape flying into the air, blood spraying from the tips. They tumbled to the floor along with their bodies, which came to a staggering halt. Blood streamed out in large amounts, dying the street with its red color. Feng Yun landed on the ground next to the two bodies, his expression reflecting a look of disappointment despite his victory earlier.


    "Aiya, these guys really caused me a lot of trouble. I was planning to torture them until they wanted to die but it looks like I won''t be doing that anymore. Well, whatever. The looks on their faces are good enough for me!"


    Feng Yun immediately stored the heads in a sack, their horror stricken faces being hidden by the leather covering. Then, he quickly traveled back to the gate with the heads in tow.


    Two powerful cultivators of the eighth layer of the Xiantian Realm, were killed as easy as that!

 Holy Imprint

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    At the gates of the Zhou Clan, the people were all thrown into a fluster by the events that had transpired not even a few minutes ago. The Death Singer Mercenaries, Zhou Clan and Du Gu Clan representatives were all shocked to the core by what had happened and had trouble processing it.


    "Exactly...what just happened now? We had sent our elders to crush the Cloudscale Sect young master and he was on the verge of death. But...somehow, he is still alive?"


    Zhou Guan was in a state of chaos. He had never anticipated that the child would be able to execute three of the Zhou Clan''s elders by himself and cause the top two to flee. This was undoubtedly a huge hit to the Zhou Clan, both in pride and in structural power. Without the elders, although they still had a Truth realm cultivator on their side, their forces were still weakened severely.


    "The kid, actually managed to make experts of the eighth layer of the Xiantian Realm flee. At this rate, he may become a real thorn in your side, eh Zhou Guan?" Du Gu Yang remarked with interest and a dark look.


    Du Gu Yang sighed and noted how nervous the man was. The Cloudscale Sect''s power was enough to induce fear into even the mentally toughest on the continent.


    "Do not worry Brother Zhou. Even if the Cloudscale Sect comes looking for us, they still cannot ignore my status. The Dynasty Emperor wouldn''t let the Cloudscale Sect kill you if you are under my protection. Dynasty Emperor Xu Qinzheng values his City Lords. Although, I will be pressured quite a bit by it."


    Du Gu Yang frowned slightly at the thought of this. He knew that even if he used his status, some trouble would come of it. He had to contemplate whether the Zhou Clan was worth it. Sure they had some power and their young miss was quite talented, but it wasn''t like the Du Gu Clan couldn''t find other women of high status.


    Zhou Yanling was trembling in fear from the display that Feng Yun had shown. The boy had displayed a martial prowess that was simply indisputable. If she had been in the elder''s place, she would most likely have been torn to bits and pieces in an instant. She wouldn''t even get the chance to think or counterattack before her head flew through the air. The thought of this shook her to the core, and she felt a cold sensation numbing her heart. If he had been so powerful when he had sparred against her, it would likely only take a flick of the finger to destroy her.


    She regretted it. She regretted it all. She regretted offending him, harboring malicious intent towards him, acting arrogant in front of him, everything. She was filled with so much regret that she could cry. Three confirmed elders had died due to her selfish intents. It was likely that her clan''s relations with the Du Gu Clan had worsened due to this matter.


    Xia Qing on the other hand was genuinely rejoicing with happiness. She had been extremely worried that Feng Yun would be killed by the elders but had never expected that Feng Yun would be able to recover and break through in his final moments, dealing a fatal blow to the enemy.


    "You keep surprising me over and over again. Please be safe Feng Yun! Return safely!"


    Suddenly, a loud boom echoed through the air as a figure with immense speed ran into the compound, power emanating from his body and a killing intent thicker than blood manifesting. The figure stopped running as he neared the compound and stood before the people he called enemies. The figure had the appearance of a twelve year old boy with godly looks and a demeanor that could shake the heavens. This was obviously Feng Yun and he had a cold smile that reflected disdain for the opposition he was facing. He held a sack in one hand, which he tossed in front of the feet of Du Gu Yang and Zhou Guan.


    "Hmph, this is what happens to those who offend me!"


    Zhou Guan waved his hand and the sack flew into his hands. He sensed the weight in them, causing him to feel anxiety. He could feel in his heart what the objects were but he didn''t want it to be true. He desperately didn''t want it to be true. He opened the sack and dumped the contents on the floor, two circular shapes tumbling to the floor.


    The heads of Yang Kai and Teng Xin.


    "Impossible!" Gasps ran through the crowd and whispers of shock erupted immediately. They very clearly recognized the identities of the heads, but were still unable to accept the reality. Zhou Guan stared at the objects in shock but anger quickly manifested on his face. His eyes were filled with fury and indignation.


    "You little bastard, you actually dared to kill my elders! You won''t be getting off that easily. In fact, I will make sure to torture you. You shouldn''t have even come back!"


    "Oh, shut it, you old bastard. This young master is too preoccupied to deal with you."


    "What?!"


    Zhou Guan yelled in surprise but Feng Yun wasn''t paying attention. He was looking around for someone. At last, he spotted an old man huddled behind the bodies of the fallen elders. Yi Wei, the last elder remaining, Feng Yun thought. Yi Wei had been staring at him, horrified, but when he saw the boy make eye contact with him, having fear was an understatement. He could see himself being delivered to hell in that instant. Zhou Guan looked over to see what Feng Yun was looking at and instantly, his pupils contracted and a threat made it''s way out of his lips.


    "Feng Yun, don''t you dare touch Yi---"


    But Feng Yun was already gone. He had disappeared in an instant, his figure utterly indiscernible in the illusions it caused. In the matter of a second, he was already before Yi Wei. The old man kneeled on the ground, Feng Yun''s pressure utterly dominating his entire body. Stuttered words made its way out of his mouth as he pleaded for mercy.


    "Please...great lord! Saint, emperor, monarch! Spare my life. I beg of the great one to spare me and my small life. This one had no eyes and thus could not recognize what a powerful man you were. Please spare..."


    "Quit your bullshit. You had your chance. I will not speak with a lowly one such as yourself anymore. Since I couldn''t torture the rest of your brothers, I''ll do that for you instead."


    Feng Yun lifted his hand and placed it on top of Yi Wei''s head. Then, the hand burst into a black aura, swallowing up half of Yi Wei''s head. The black aura consumed and devoured the flesh, wanting to eat more and more of Yi Wei but Feng Yun restricted it, trying to make it as painful as possible.


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    "AHHHHH!"


    Yi Wei screamed at the top of his lungs from the pain he received. Half of his face had been swallowed up and what was left was a skeleton that was on the verge of braking apart.


    "Not enough."


    Feng Yun still was not satisfied, his thirst for revenge not sated yet. He placed his black palm on Yi Wei''s chest, the aura eating through the flesh completely. Pain coursed through Yi Wei''s veins as he felt his heart shudder. He shook his own body scratching at his near empty chest, trying to prevent the pain but all of his attempts were futile. Yi Wei struggled to breathe properly, gasps escaping his throat and his eyes turned bloodshot.


    "Kill me...kill me now! Please!!!"


    Yi Wei was so much in pain that he desperately wanted someone to kill him. Feng Yun decided to no longer torture him and nodded his head, the sword appearing in his hand. He swung his sword, Yi Wei''s entire head flying through the air until it came to a stop by Feng Yun''s leg. Then, he had the Void aura swallow the rest of Yi Wei''s body, devouring the thing in an instant.


    It looks like I am still influenced by my old habits, Feng Yun thought to himself. I can''t seem to rid myself of my previous life no matter what I do can I? Torture and slaughter of evil people is just too natural for me.


    Feng Yun turned his head to look at Zhou Guan and a smile of triumph surfaced upon his face. He said in a loud voice,


    "Well then, all of your elders are dead now! What will you do?"


    "Bastard! I will kill you personally!"


    Feng Yun didn''t care about Zhou Guan''s threats and completely tuned him out. Suddenly, Feng Yun dropped to one knee. He began to pant with exhaustion and his Yuan Energy stopped radiating. He leaned on his sword for support.


    Shit, he thought. It seems like I''ve run out of Yuan Energy and spiritual energy. Soon, I won''t be able to maintain my top combat prowess. Even after breaking through, I am exhausted. I cannot fight in my current condition.


    Xia Qing saw this and immediately ran to his side, placing her soft and tender hand on his shoulder. She gazed at his face with her pretty blue eyes and asked worriedly,


    "Are you alright Feng Yun?"


    "Yeah. However, I won''t be able to survive if Zhou Guan decided to personally attack me himself." Xia Qing nodded her head but a question suddenly popped into her head.


    "Why did you come back? You could have escaped the city and found the Cloudscale Sect to wipe out the Zhou Clan! Why didn''t you do so?" Feng Yun stared speechlessly at her before laughing out loud.


    "Haha, indeed I could have done that. However, if I just abandoned you and left by myself, they would definitely kill you. If I let my friends die so easily, I have no right to call myself by the surname Feng. I will stand by those who respect and stand by me! Furthermore, you are my most important person besides my own family. How could I just leave you?"


    Feng Yun was absolutely firm in this principle. He was no coward. He would not just abandon his friends for his own selfish reasons. That was morally unacceptable for Feng Yun. Hearing this, Xia Qing was shocked and touched to the bottom of her heart. A warm feeling arose within her heart and her chest heaved up and down. She wanted to cover her embarrassed face so she buried her head in Feng Yun''s shoulder. The boy was surprised but smiled as she did so.


    "Idiot, you do realize that you may die right?"


    "Haha, whether I live or die, I shall do it all while alongside my most important people. If fate wants me to live, then I will live. However, if the heavens have a reason for punishing me, then if I ever reincarnate, I will destroy them!" Feng Yun was incomparably resolute and carefree. He didn''t speak such words lightly, but with a great sincerity. Suddenly, a voice entered Feng Yun''s head.


    "Tch, such bold statements kid, but you could probably do it. Luckily for you, there isn''t a need to go through such trouble."


    Warden, Feng Yun thought with surprise. He hadn''t expected the prison guarding being to suddenly speak in his mind. He felt quite angry in his heart, but also helpless. The being had his own methods of doing things, and he had apparently never found the need to aid Feng Yun.


    "Warden, why the hell are you talking now? Where were you when I was having my ass handed to me?" Feng Yun mentally sent to Warden. The being chuckled and said,


    "Trust me, I predicted everything. Besides, you have much more protection than you think. There are people that want you to live and become someone great. You wouldn''t have been harmed even if things escalated to an extreme level." Feng Yun was confused. What did he mean by that?


    "Don''t worry about what I am saying. Just wait for a little bit and help will arrive."


    Feng Yun shook his head and decided to trust Warden''s judgement this time. He quickly turned his head to look at Zhou Guan, whose face was like an erupting volcano of indignation and shame.


    "That''s it! I have had enough of this. I will get rid of the threat once and for all...personally."


    Zhou Guan flew into the air and instantly, a commanding presence swept through the atmosphere. A powerful pressure pressed down on the entire group of people. Everyone felt a suffocating feeling in their bodies, excluding Du Gu Yang and Du Gu Chen, who was being protected by his father. Feng Yun, who was originally leaning on his sword, now felt his body pressing deeper and deeper into the ground. He wrapped his arms around Xia Qing to bear the brunt of the pressure. The girl felt his arms around her and instantly knew what he was doing. She tried to protest against it but Feng Yun was adamant in keeping her safe.


    "Die Feng Yun!"


    Zhou Guan sneered at the boy and instantly materialized a large amount of earthen yellowish elemental energy. The energy revolved around his palm as he charged more and more power into it. Then, he shot the concentrated amount of energy at Feng Yun, going straight for the kill.


    "Warden, now would be a good time for the help you said was coming!"


    Suddenly, around Feng Yun''s chest area, a symbol emerged and a transparent image flew into the air. The symbol had the characters of a name on it and purple colored letters on it. The symbol seemed to emanate power and authority and Zhou Guan''s attack dissipated completely. The man was left standing there, dumbfounded, staring at the symbols. Not only him, even Du Gu Yang was shocked, his mouth hanging open. The two simultaneously yelled,


    "A Holy Imprint?!!!"

 Qiang Lus Reappearance

    "Holy Imprint?!!!"


    The surprised and shocked voices of Zhou Guan and Du Gu Yang made the surrounding audiences focus their attention onto the character symbol. The symbol''s power pressed down on the entire audience, making them feel like their bodies were suffocating. What was even more shocking, was that the pressure caused by the symbol was even stronger than that caused by Zhou Guan!


    "Who is it?" Zhou Guan frantically thought and looked around. "Which power wishes to protect him?"


    The symbol with the purple characters lit up sharply and the power surrounding it grew stronger. The light being emanated seemed to blind everyone on the scene. Suddenly, a large portal opened up, about two meters tall. The portal had a bottomless void inside but it looked like a human hand stretched past the portal. A figure began to walk through, its features finally discernible.


    The figure had the appearance of an old man, his face full of wrinkles and tired eyes. He wore dark red robes that looked like the color of blood and had a fierce aura surrounding him. His body gave off the epitome of killing intent and the energy surrounding him wasn''t something any of the people on the scene could defend against.


    When Feng Yun and Xia Qing saw the figure, recognition instantly sprouted in their minds...and confusion. Zhou Guan and Du Gu Yang on the other hand were completely shocked and utter terror was present on their faces. In their minds a single common thought resounded.


    That''s Qiang Lu!


    To Feng Yun and Xia Qing, the man had been a mere merchant in the city who had decided to set up a simple shop. It was to his credit, that the duo were able to obtain the Void fragment and the element itself. The man had revealed himself to be of the Tyrant Realm Seventh Layer at the time, which had deeply shocked the duo. When they had purchased the stone, Feng Yun had gave him a little information at his request. Qiang Lu had said that Feng Yun could use his name if he ever encountered a terrible problem but the latter hadn''t taken it seriously and just accepted it. After all, he hadn''t given any proof that people could see that Feng Yun was backed up by him.


    But now, Feng Yun realized that he had been incorrect in his assumptions. The man had given him a symbol of his identity. The large symbol in the sky was likely a distress call for Feng Yun to use.


    "Haha, I knew all along what this guy had done, from the time you met him, to when it would activate." Warden laughed delightfully in his mind. Feng Yun was shaken out of his thoughts and quickly responded to him.


    "Warden, what is a ''Holy Imprint''?" Feng Yun could easily tell that the object called a Holy Imprint had something to do with Qiang Lu being summoned to the battlefield.


    "As expected, you are quite intelligent. Indeed, that symbol these people call a Holy Imprint as a distress call for the user who was granted it. If the Holy Imprint is used, then the person who delivered it would know immediately and respond to the call. However, this thing is only granted for those who have become Seekers or Bloodfiends and higher." Feng Yun nodded his head. He understood most of it but he still had a question.


    "When did he put it on me?"


    "Well, he didn''t put it on you." Warden paused for a moment before continuing. "When he told you that you could use his name if you ''encountered a problem'', he was literally delivering the Holy Imprint. The fact that you accepted means that he can help you when you''re in trouble. The only catch is that it can only be used once. After that, you cannot use it on that exact same person anymore."


    Feng Yun now understood completely and was dumbfounded. Qiang Lu had actually placed protection on him without his knowing. In his heart, he expressed gratitude towards his savior. The old man had truly kept his promise and arrived to save Feng Yun''s life. This undoubtedly caused him to feel warm inside.


    Qiang Lu gazed at his surroundings with a wide surveying gesture, and his cold look sent shivers of fear down the spines of most of them present. Zhou Guan and Du Gu Yang looked at each other and nodded their heads before floating upwards towards the old man. The two bowed deeply in respect, in which Qiang Lu stared at them for a moment. Zhou Guan felt a bead of nervous sweat trickled down his face as he said,


    "Senior, might you be the legendary Bloodfiend Red Sun?" Zhou Guan stuttered as he said this. The moment everyone heard this, they went silent. There was almost no one here who didn''t know about the legendary Red Sun. The audience was afraid to ever breathe too loud or risk the wrath of Qiang Lu. However, Qiang Lu didn''t even pay attention to Zhou Guan''s words, instead surveying the area once more. Feng Yun heard the name and thought hard about it, until it finally hit him.


    "Red Sun! That''s why Qiang Lu seemed so familiar back when I heard his name!"


    Feng Yun instantly recalled the name and recognized him. He had been reading about the legendary Tyrant and Truth Realm cultivators and he had stumbled upon Qiang Lu''s name. Bloodfiend Red Sun was said to be one of the top ten most powerful Tyrant realm cultivators living on the continent. His power was completely unfathomable and when he decided to act, a slaughter would undoubtedly occur. Red Sun''s exploits were widely known across the continent and his name was something people didn''t dare to slight.


    Red Sun had once fought against the ancestor of a powerful sect, whose cultivation was of the Truth Realm Sixth Layer and thoroughly destroyed him, obliterating the sect at the same time. That battle was witnessed by many and had happened over five thousand years ago, yet people still remembered it. He had even fought toe to toe with four of the elders of the Six-Eyed Black Tiger divine beast clan and though he didn''t win, he was able to severely injure them and escape with few injuries.


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    However, Qiang Lu didn''t really make appearances very often. Rumor had it that he was always disguised as a traveling merchant, moving from place to place to explore the continent. But none had ever been able to truly identify him.


    And the cultivator known as Bloodfiend Red Sun to the continent, was actually the Qiang Lu that he so casually met at a Second Class City. Feng Yun was very knowledgeable about Red Sun''s fame and to see him here to protect him made him feel very confident.


    As Qiang Lu continued to survey his surroundings, he finally noticed Feng Yun with Xia Qing in his embrace and his eyes lit up. He had finally found who he was looking for. With a light smile he said,


    "Kid, long time no see!"


    The audience burst into commotion after hearing this small smile. Did Feng Yun actually know the legendary Bloodfiend Red Sun? If so, doesn''t that mean that he is practically invincible?!!!


    "Haha, Senior Qiang, you really gave me a surprise!" Feng Yun laughed casually. "I would never have suspected that you were the legendary Red Sun. And you even gave me your protection. I have to say that I''m truly honored."


    At this point, even Xia Qing looked up at Qiang Lu and her eyes shined. The old man laughed sheepishly while scratching his head and replied,


    "Yeah well...I didn''t really want people knowing that I''m still alive so soon. My privacy''s been ruined because of you, you little brat! Who the hell did you offend to make yourself fall into such dire straits?" This time Feng Yun was no longer smiling and some killing intent manifested itself towards Zhou Guan and Du Gu Yang.


    "Senior Qiang, I was helping my fellow mercenary brothers to deliver the young miss of the Zhou Clan to her family on an escort mission, but I never thought that she would use her family to attack me with the intent to kill. I managed to execute several elders that they sent after me but now that old bastard Zhou Guan himself has acted. Senior Qiang, for a Truth Realm cultivator to act against a Xiantian Realm cultivator, don''t you think that''s shameless?"


    Qiang Lu''s eyes narrowed when he heard this and the killing intent around his body grew stronger. The man had a look of disgust on his face as he glared at Zhou Guan and Du Gu Yang. The two middle aged men grew frightened and immediately tried to cover it up.


    "Great Bloodfiend Red Sun, he speaks lies! We did no such thing! He attempted to commit vandalism on my Zhou Clan''s property and even did many evils to us. We deserve justice!"


    "Yes yes, Brother Zhou is entirely correct! Feng Yun did so many evil things and hurt our pride, attempting to deface the Zhou Clan by executing their elders. The fault is entirely his!"


    Zhou Guan and Du Gu Yang frantically came up with lies and untruthful comments about what happened. They all wanted nothing more than for Qiang Lu to calm his aura. Qiang Lu narrowed his eyes and gazed at Feng Yun, who was merely standing there calmly, without any lack of confidence. The old man closed his eyes and knew instantly that Feng Yun was in the right. He didn''t even need to know all the facts. The confident look that Feng Yun gave him was enough for him to know the truth. Besides, Qiang Lu was an intelligent man. He knew exactly when people were trying to cheat him or not. He turned to Du Gu Yang and Zhou Guan''s figures, his eyes filled with burning hot fury.


    "You two bastards actually dared to conspire against a twelve year old boy so shamefully?! How can you even call yourselves cultivators with your attitude and disgusting disposition?! The world is better off without your existences plaquing it!"


    "NO! Please, please have mercy! Don''t kill me, I have a family to care for!"


    Qiang Lu looked at the pleading Zhou Guan with an indifferent gaze and said,


    "Don''t we all."


    Qiang Lu lifted his hands and an immensely strong killing intent manifested itself on the atmosphere. Zhou Guan felt his legs become numb and his body felt stiff. He was completely frozen in place for the pressure would not let him go. He had no power to resist whatsoever.


    "You know, even if the boy had done something wrong, I probably would have still supported him. After all, he''s certainly worth more than a bunch of morons like you."


    Qiang Lu viciously delivered the truth to the two men. The two men felt despair reach their hearts and prepared to accept death. Their efforts to deceive him were for nothing. Even if they had deceived him, the man would still have sided with Feng Yun. Qiang Lu exhaled a breath of air and his hand shot out quickly, latching onto the man''s throat. He slowly and casually increased the pressure on the throat as seconds passed.


    "N-no...c-can''t...b-b-b-b-breathe. P-p-p-p-please!"


    Zhou Guan struggled to get the words out of his mouth through the hand clamped around his throat. However, all of his attempts were futile as it only made Qiang Lu strengthen his grip. Qiang Lu smiled coldly as he slowly said,


    "Die."


    With that, Qiang Lu''s other hand summoned a large amount of killing energy into his palms that appeared to the audience like a burning red sun, and plunged directly into Zhou Guan''s chest. The hand shot straight through and ended up behind his back. Then, with a grunt, Qiang Lu withdrew his hand that had burst Zhou Guan''s heart and let the body drop to the ground from the skies, blood and gore dripping from his body as he descended. Zhou Yanling was utterly horrified as she screamed,


    "FATHER NO!!!!"

 Declining the Invitation

    Zhou Yanling stared, wide-eyed, as the figure of her father descended from the air, blood pouring out of the fatal wound in his chest. His eyes had already rolled up into their sockets and his body ceased to emit life. Zhou Guan''s lifeless body collided with the ground and made a large thud sound.


    "NO!"


    Zhou Yanling sprinted to her father''s body, tears soaking the entirety of her face. Her originally pretty face was now stained with tears and made her look rather pitiful. She shook the body of her father multiple times and called out his name, but the body would not respond. It was but a corpse, devoid of life and ceasing to speak. As seconds passed, Zhou Yanling gradually realized the truth...that her father was never waking up again.


    "Father, father you can''t just die. Yes yes, father you must wake up. You''re an almighty expert of the Truth Realm and the one that your daughter admires the most. Right right, it''s impossible for you to be killed."


    Zhou Yanling was growing crazier and crazier by the minute, still unable to register the reality. Feng Yun stared at the two with indifference and whispered,


    "This is merely karma. You offended me and tried to kill me yet you never expected retaliation. Foolish thoughts. When you commit something against someone, you must be prepared for the person to do the same to you."


    Zhou Yanling heard the words, despite being so far away and looked up from the corpse. As her eyes made contact with the young handsome figure, rage manifested itself on her face.


    "YOU! THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT! YOU KILLED MY FATHER! DIE!"


    Zhou Yanling charged forward, all of her Yuan Energy circulating through her body. She was going to use all of her power in order to kill Feng Yun. She had completely lost all of her sanity. Zhou Yanling had forgotten that she was much weaker than Feng Yun and that he could easily destroy her with a casual fist.


    "Truly...stupid. It seems that karma really doesn''t plan to let you go!"


    Feng Yun''s figure instantly disappeared, reappearing a few feet away from the charging Zhou Yanling. In his hand, a great concentration of Yuan Energy manifested itself, crackling like exploding thunder.


    "Raiding Thunder Palm!"


    His fist that was like lightning crashed into the Yuan Energy punch that Zhou Yanling threw, completely dispersing the energy and inflicting heavy injuries on her. Zhou Yanling coughed out several mouthfuls of blood as her energy completely disappeared. She dropped to one knee, clutching her stomach in pain. Her beautiful countenance now seemed very pale due to her massive loss of blood. She was just barely holding on to her life.


    "I say this again and again but you people never...fucking...learn!"


    Feng Yun sighed and walked right up to her, his palm grasping towards her neck. He held her up in the air, his indifferent gaze penetrating through her heart. Blood leaked out of the corner of her mouth and fear was the only thing dominating her emotions at that point. However, she wasn''t going to let him see that and instead she defiantly said,


    "Do it! Kill me! Or do you not have the guts to?! Haha, you truly are weak. What, can you not kill a girl? How pathetic! If you leave me alive, I will find you in the future and kill you!" Zhou Yanling was truly mad, and her taunts came out like shrieks. Feng Yun placed one of his fingers to his ear to block the horrid sound.


    "Kill him, haha, you must be absolutely out of your mind, stupid girl. Your highest potential is only reaching the mid stages of the Truth or Tyrant Realm! You have absolutely no chance! Haha!" Warden chimed in and his voice came out as a sneer and complete lack of regard for Zhou Yanling.


    "Zhou Yanling, your blood is not worthy of staining my hands. Claim that you will reach my level one day all you want, but you know the truth. You will never be worthy! Consider my letting you go as mercy...if you survive in the future." With that, Feng Yun delivered a hard and quick slap to her face, the impact sending her flying a few meters.


    [NOTE: That''s right people! Bitch slap!!!]


    Zhou Yanling lay on the ground, gasping for air and touching her red cheek that was sore from the pain. In her eyes, rage and regret was the only emotion. If only she had never offended this person, perhaps her life would be better? Sadly, she chose to go down the path of arrogance and overconfidence and instead brought calamity upon herself.


    Feng Yun turned around and looked at Qiang Lu, who nodded at him with approval. It took a lot of confidence to leave someone alive despite them having wanted to kill you. He showed mercy even when Zhou Yanling and her clansmen had attempted to kill him. The fact that he didn''t slaughter them was because he was not one to wantonly slaughter people. He knew when to draw the line.


    "Qiang Lu, the Zhou Clan itself can be left alone, they did not offend me. However, that City Lord is a bit different. He supported Zhou Guan when he tried to kill me and sought to conspire with the rival sect of my own sect!" Qiang Lu''s eyebrows furrowed slightly when he heard what Feng Yun had said.


    "City Lord, you say? Kid, I''m afraid I cannot kill him." Feng Yun stayed calm and waited for the man to follow up with an explanation. He most likely had a good reason for this judgement.


    "The City Lords of a country are heavily valued by the king of a country. They are all handpicked by him personally. If I were to kill this Du Gu Yang, then I would be offending the Dynasty Emperor. Though my strength ranks at the top ten of all the Bloodfiends on the continent, offending Xu Qinzheng isn''t something I want to do." Feng Yun nodded his head at this.


    It was certainly reasonable that the Xu Dynasty Emperor would protect his City Lords. After all, the City Lords governed the cities in which the king owned. The City Lords were the commanders of the armies in which an Asura controlled. If a City Lord were to die, then the overall strength of the country would definitely drop. That was why the Asuras of the countries placed so much importance upon them.


    "I see." Feng Yun then smiled broadly. "Then what if the person that the City Lord offends is from one of the three most powerful sects in the country?"


    Qiang Lu continued to stare at him with his expression not changing. He had already guessed that Feng Yun was from an extremely powerful sect but he hadn''t known which one until this conflict had started. He had already seen the soul bone artifact that Feng Yun had displayed and most of his techniques.


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    "From the techniques that you have already shown, I would guess that you are from the Tyrant Thunder God Dragon Clan. Furthermore you possess a very pure blood lineage so your status in the clan certainly isn''t small. However, the Dynasty Emperor will still provide absolute protection towards his City Lords."


    "I understand." Feng Yun had a slightly crestfallen expression and a wry smile. "It seems that his life shall be spared."


    "Well, not entirely." Qiang Lu let out a ferocious and evil smile. "I only said that we aren''t allowed to kill him. However, the Xu Emperor won''t care if you give him a bit of punishment to keep his attitude in check."


    Du Gu Yang had a triumphant expression before when he heard that Qiang Lu could not kill him, but as soon as he heard the next words, his face turned snow white pale.


    He wasn''t even given the chance to run before Qiang Lu backhanded him across the face, the impact causing Du Gu Yang''s body to descend from the air at an extremely fast pace. His body crashed through numerous buildings before landing in a pile of rubble and stopping. The man had become unconscious from the attack.


    The eyes of the audiences had grown wider than their eye sockets. The powerful City Lord of Azure Sky City had actually been slapped through his entire city!


    Simply too badass!


    Feng Yun raised his eyebrows in surprise, but a smile then made its way onto his face. He was satisfied with this much. At least then, Du Gu Yang would know that there are certain people that he shouldn''t offend.


    Du Gu Chen on the ground stared at the figure of his father, shock present on his face, and omnipresent fear clear as day. His envy and jealousy of Feng Yun instantly disappeared as he realized that such a person is much too powerful to offend. After all, he took care of his father easily!


    Qiang Lu stared at the twitching body of Du Gu Yang, before descending from the air to meet Feng Yun. The old man seemed very gentle and kind now that his deathly aura had vanished. Feng Yun merely stood there, waiting for the man to reach him. When they were finally face to face, Feng Yun asked,


    "The Holy Imprint, why''d you place it on me?"


    "Isn''t the reason quite simple? You helped me sell that artifact and your talent is quite recognizable. I guess it would be correct to say that I wanted you to owe me, in case I need your help later." Qiang Lu was extremely honest, so honest that even Feng Yun was surprised. Most people would cover up their intentions with flowery words and flattery but Qiang Lu did no such thing. He directly stated his intentions without a single lie. Feng Yun was deeply impressed and smiled.


    "I see. Then, one day I shall repay this debt of saving my life. Although, I, Feng Yun do not like having to owe others, I will honor your wish."


    "Thank you, but that''s not all I came for." Feng Yun looked up at him in surprise. What else did he want from him?


    "I would like for you to become my disciple," Qiang Lu stretched out a hand towards Feng Yun. "How is it? Would you like to?"


    Feng Yun was incredibly shocked, and smiled sheepishly. Although Qiang Lu was an almighty figure capable of sundering the skies, Feng Yun already had a master that he was loyal to. He would not betray Dai Tian under any circumstance. The person whom he chose to call ''Master'' is someone that he would cherish for the rest of his life. It would not be right if he decided to become another cultivator''s disciple.


    The crowd in comparison, grew excited. Bloodfiend Red Sun was actually offering for Feng Yun to become his disciple! Qiang Lu had never taken in any disciple before and now that he did, it would surely cause a large commotion. The crowd completely expected Feng Yun to reply ''yes'' without hesitation.


    "Senior Qiang, I''m afraid that I will have to decline."


    WHATTTTTT?!!!!!


    A large burst of commotion erupted upon hearing the boy''s words. Who would actually reject Bloodfiend Red Sun''s invitation? A person who would do such a thing was surely an idiot, no? Qiang Lu was taken aback but decided to hear the reason. He gestured for Feng Yun to continue speaking.


    "Senior, I already have a person whom I deeply revere and would not hesitate to call ''Master''. If I decided to call anyone else by that title, wouldn''t I be betraying him?" Qiang Lu nodded his head and smiled approvingly.


    "Indeed, betraying your master is the most shameless thing a cultivator can do. You are truly mature, to actually think about your master instead of unhesitatingly accepting my invitation. However, I must ask, who is this master of your that you so deeply revere?" Feng Yun looked up and smiled at the old man.


    "My master''s name is Dai Tian."


    BANG!!!


    Qiang Lu''s face paled and he sank to one knee upon hearing the name. He almost felt like coughing out a mouthful of blood. Dai Tian? He had actually tried to steal that person''s disciple? How foolish of him! To Qiang Lu, Dai Tian was like an all powerful existence who couldn''t be reached through ordinary means.


    "Dai Tian...Dai Tian you say? Your master...is actually him?"


    "Yes, Senior Qiang knows him?" Qiang Lu gaped at Feng Yun as if he was stupid.


    "Know him? Dai Tian is far above me in terms of strength and although he disappeared into seclusion a long time ago, his power was already considered legendary at the time! I can''t imagine to what level he has cultivated to now! Anyways, forget about my invitation kid! With Dai Tian for a master, you don''t need an old man like this."


    The crowd was quite confused. Dai Tian? Who was this person that could make even an all powerful experts such as Bloodfiend Red Sun want to kneel down besides the Asuras?


    It was understandable that they would not know however. Dai Tian had been in seclusion for thousands of years and although his exploits were incredible, very few knew that he was still alive.


    After saying those words, Qiang Lu gave a small smile to Feng Yun and leaped off the ground, hovering as he moved away from the battleground. Feng Yun saw him off, his eyebrows raised after having exchanged a conversation with Qiang Lu.


    "Master, it seems that your power is far beyond what I thought it to be. You can make even Qiang Lu kneel! I truly look forward to receiving your teachings."

 Leaving the Mercenaries

    Feng Yun watched the back of Qiang Lu as he faded off into the distance. Then, he stared at the group of audience members that had gathered as a result of the battle. Among them were the Death Singer Mercenaries as well as the Zhou Clan members. Feng Yun glared at the Zhou Clan members and whispered,


    "Scram."


    Though it was but a mere whisper, the Zhou Clan members could hear it clearly and frightened faces filled their countenance. They ran away faster than a fleeing bird! Zhou Yanling was on the ground and upon seeing her clansmen leaving, she yelled,


    "Are you all going to abandon me? I am your Young Miss! We must avenge my father!" The Zhou clansmen turned around and stared at the pitiful body of Zhou Yanling on the ground.


    "Are you an idiot? The Zhou Clan is over...finished. No one in their right mind would go up against someone who has an extremely powerful backer! Foolish little girl, did you think that after your father died, we would respect you and bring you back in with warm hugs? NO! You brought calamity upon our clan because of your own pride being wounded. Furthermore, your attitude has angered many of us clansmen! We do not owe you anything at all!" Zhou Yanling was shocked upon hearing these words coming out of the mouths of her own clansmen.


    There was a time when these people would kneel before her and give her tons of respect. However, with the death of her father and the Zhou Clan''s humiliating defeat, she had now fallen far. No one would be willing to care for her now that she had offended Feng Yun and brought her own destruction.


    "Wait! Don''t leave me here! My father too you in, he took care of you. He provided you cultivation resources and strength. Are you not grateful for him?!" Zhou Yanling was desperate and called out to them numerous times, to no avail.


    The Zhou clansmen didn''t even take a single look back as they left the battleground completely. They all had slumped backs and faces filled with humiliation. Their dignity had become absolutely squashed as of today. If they stayed with the Zhou Clan any longer, they would only die of shame.


    Her grandfather however, stayed and walked over to Zhou Yanling''s pitiful figure and placed a hand around her shoulder. He too was drowned in sorrow and looked as if he had aged ten years. His own son had been mercilessly executed and he was unable to do anything to stop it. Now, he only embraced Zhou Yanling to comfort her. The girl realized that her grandfather had stayed behind and began to weep tears of loss. Gone was her pride, arrogance and strength.


    All that was left was a weak little girl.


    Feng Yun looked at them for a moment before declaring, "From now on, the Zhou Clan has been eradicated and shall never exist again. Those who stand by them will be executed."


    Now everyone in the entire city would know that the once powerful Zhou Clan was now completely terminated. They would stop trying to have relations with them and instead abandon them. Feng Yun was ruthless with his methods, leaving no escape for Zhou Yanling.


    He then turned towards the Death Singer Mercenaries, who watched him with stunned and joyful looks. Feng Yun brightly smiled and walked back towards them. The reception that he got was incredibly dramatic.


    As soon as he got there, the mercenaries began to cheer and yell at him with tears of joy flinging from their eyes. They were all clearly happy for him.


    "Feng Yun...the greatest brother of all brothers."


    "Indeed. His strength is something that is nearly incomparable!"


    Feng Yun reacted to this with a sheepish look. He wasn''t exactly sure how to proceed. He wasn''t one for attention and drama, but he rather liked the feeling of being treated well by his fellow mercenary friends. Some of them even hoisted his body up, chanting his name like he was their father or something.


    "Alright, alright, put him down you dramatic bastards!" Dong Fuzhen''s cheerful voice sounded through the air and the mercenaries placed his down carefully. The two commanders were now face to face.


    "Feng Yun, I must thank you for everything," Dong Fuzhen said and bowed at the same time. "You saved all of our lives and thought about us, even when you, a distinguished young master could have escaped."


    Feng Yun was scared out of his wits upon seeing Dong Fuzhen bow to him. He immediately tried to pull him up frantically, panic clear in his eyes.


    "Hey hey, don''t bow to me like I''m your great ancestor! Hell, I don''t deserve thanks; I brought you so much trouble!" Feng Yun truly didn''t understand why they would bow to him. He had offended a major figure and because of that, his mercenary group had been implicated.


    "Haha, does that really matter? Even when things got tough for you, you didn''t abandon us, instead choosing to stay and protect us. Most young masters would just leave us for dead and never pay a second thought but you did no such thing. It must be said that I truly admire you! You are the only young master whom I would bow down to!" Dong Fuzhen smiled widely as he said this. Feng Yun felt surprised and scratched the back of his head in embarrassment.


    "I see. It was nothing much. I just didn''t want to implicate you all because of me."


    Feng Yun didn''t say anymore and instead turned his head away, trying to be modest. However, the fact remained that he was a true comrade to his mercenary friends. While he let his guard down, Xia Qing managed to sneak up behind him and smack him in the head.


    "It hurts!" Feng Yun exclaimed as he recovered and turned around to look at Xia Qing''s sweet smile. "Why''d you do that?!"


    "That...is because you were being so modest. Jeez, just accept our compliments won''t you." She paused to deliver him a warm smile full of affection. The smile absolutely stunned Feng Yun, who thought that he had just interacted with a goddess. The others were stunned as well. This sort of smile...would purify even the most corrupt of hearts and make the faces of all men flushed.


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    This was a smile that Xia Qing would only show towards Feng Yun.


    "I...alright fine." Feng Yun gave up and stopped trying to argue with the girl. Xia Qing let out a happy sound of approval as she grabbed his arm affectionately. Dong Fuzhen saw this and stared at Feng Yun with a very weird glance, one filled with old man perversion.


    "Hehe, it seems like you have some things to do Feng Yun. Well then, I''ll be...just uh...over there." Dong Fuzhen was about to leave after saying it but he was too late.


    "Damn old man, stop right there. What the hell do you intend by those words?!"


    "Ah...forget I said anything." Feng Yun sighed and then said,


    "Old man, you got the money from the mission right?"


    "Hm, yeah we did. What about it?"


    "Well, you lost some men in the mission however, now that the Zhou Clan has vacated the place, the treasury should still be there. The treasury of a great clan from a First Class City is absolutely full of wealth. You should loot it before anyone else comes along." Dong Fuzhen''s eyes widened as realization dawned upon him.


    "Of course, you''re entirely correct. If we manage to loot the Zhou Clan''s treasury, then the Death Singer Mercenaries'' strength will surely soar! Will you be joining us for the looting?"


    "Unfortunately, I cannot participate. Xia Qing and I should really get going. We only promised to stay until the mission was over. We''re a lot closer to the Holy Continental Academy than before." Dong Fuzhen had a sad look on his face as he processed what they were saying. It could be said that he had truly developed a strong sense of brotherhood towards Feng Yun because of his great deeds. To part here after so much time was truly saddening.


    "I see. Well then, I wish you, Young Master, a very safe trip. To us Death Singer Mercenaries, you will always be our commander no matter what. The spot you leave behind will never be filled as long as I, Dong Fuzhen is alive. I bid Commander Feng Yun farewell on his journey!" Dong Fuzhen saluted him. Feng Yun''s eyes were almost turning misty but he lowered his head in order to hide the tears that were forming. In a low voice he replied,


    "Yeah. One day, we will return."


    "That''s what I like to hear," Dong Fuzhen smiled and said.


    He then turned around and gave instructions to the mercenaries to search the Zhou Clan treasury for loot and to plunder them as much as possible. The mercenaries were more than happy to comply; they had been treated improperly by the Zhou Clan and had to put up with it before, but now that the clan was finished, they could finally have their revenge. They all rushed towards the gates and entered without any restraint.


    "YES, THAT''S HOW YOU DO IT PEOPLE! TAKE IT ALL! LOOT EVEN THEIR ANCESTORS'' GRAVES! IN FACT, SPRINKLE SHIT ALL OVER IT IN THE PROCESS!" Dong Fuzhen was relentless with his commands and became quite animated. Naturally, this made the group even brighter in terms of morale.


    Feng Yun chuckled softly to himself and motioned to Xia Qing to follow him. The girl stopped clutching his arm after a while as they passed the astonished guards, who didn''t even hesitate to open the gates. Apparently, news traveled quite fast and despite the incident happening extremely recently, many of them had been there to witness the City Lord getting trashed through his own city. As news circulated through the city, many of the people became aware of Feng Yun''s name and the incident that happened. This obviously caused shock and disbelief to become apparent on the faces of everyone who heard.


    "Xia Qing, there''s only six months left on our journey together. Then we''ll be there." Feng Yun smiled kindly at her. Xia Qing nodded but pursed her lips, clearly dissatisfied with something.


    "What''s wrong?"


    Feng Yun had stopped walking outside of the gate and asked Xia Qing. The girl had pointed her head to the side, as if she didn''t want to talk to him. It had happened as soon as he had mentioned the date until they reached the Academy.


    She looked at him with a pouting expression and said, "Yes we will be there in six months. But you won''t be there with me."


    Feng Yun smiled wryly. Xia Qing was quite correct, essentially, Feng Yun was leaving her to survive in the academy by herself. Even Feng Yun himself felt that it was somewhat irresponsible.


    "However," she continued. "I also realize that cultivation is more important and that we will have plenty of chances to meet in the future. I am not stupid. At this point of time when we are young, we must use the time to cultivate diligently. I would do the same thing if I was offered an opportunity."


    She smiled sweetly at him as she said this. Feng Yun felt a surge of emotion welling up in him. Xia Qing truly was...the best friend ever. However, Feng Yun at this point felt that Xia Qing was more than just a friend. She was something else to him. Nowadays, when he interacted with her, his heart would start beating slightly faster. He wasn''t really able to identify why it was happening, but he knew that with time, he would understand it.


    Unknown to him, Xia Qing actually felt the same way.


    Feng Yun walked over to her and placed his hand on her face. It was a gesture of affection and sadness. With a soft tone he said,


    "Remember that we made a promise. It is one that I absolutely intend to keep even if my life depends on it. When we both reach the age of fifteen years old, I shall join the academy and accompany you."


    Xia Qing nodded her head and did not speak anymore. The two traveled along until they were beyond the range of sight from the city. They were obscure figures, walking calmly towards whatever destination fate may bring them.

 Dai Tians Proclamation

    Hey guys, another chapter brought to you by your author. I made some time to do this as I am free of tests and other crap like that so...yay! Anyways, I was looking through all of the reviews that aren''t very impressive, by far, but someone questioned the harem tag. I thought to myself, that''s a pretty good point. I AM developing the romance rather slowly and there hasn''t been another female heroine introduced yet besides Xia Qing. But I ask that you guys be a bit patient. There have been a few ideas sitting in my head for a long time but it has required certain scenarios to be set up in order to apply them. Those won''t be applied for a while. However, with Feng Yun''s progression of strength and my prolonging the story, the next female heroine may appear in not too long but not too short of a time, I''m guessing 50+ chapters. Enjoy!


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    Far away from Feng Yun and Xia Qing''s position, a bright, middle aged man sat in his chair, his hands pushing up his chin as he pondered something to himself. The man had lengthy black hair and a fair complexion that reflected some handsomeness. He seemed to be edgy as his other hand tapped on the desk in front of him. His strained eyes would not stop shifting uncomfortably as he waited....and waited.


    Soon, a knock came on the door to the man''s room, subtle and quiet. However, the man in the chair heard it well and his eyes shifted upwards to look at the door.


    "Come in."


    The door opened and a servant dressed in blue robes came in. The servant wasn''t that tall and had a respectful disposition in front of the man before him. The servant immediately bowed down relaying the information that he had just received.


    "Master, I have some important information regarding the whereabouts of the Young Master." Upon hearing this, the man in the chair stood up with an excited expression on his face. It was clear at this point that the man was Feng Luo.


    "Really? Where? Where is he? Where is my son, Feng Yun?" The servant hastily took out a scroll and handed it to Feng Luo. The man opened it up quickly and read the contents. Throughout the entire time of him reading, the smiles on his face never stopped growing wider and wider. Soon, it grew to the point where he was laughing. The servant bowing beneath him was very confused, but decided not to think of it any longer.


    "Haha, good good. My son truly is an exceptional person. ''Killing six elders whose cultivation is three levels higher than his own, gaining the recognition of a peerless Tyrant Realm cultivator and displaying his world shaking talent.'' Haha, son, you have truly made your father proud." Feng Luo''s eyes turned very warm as he thought of the son who he had raised since birth.


    "I was originally worried that you wouldn''t be able to survive by yourself in the unknown world, but you seem to have done splendidly, even garnering the attention of the legendary Bloodfiend Red Sun! I wanted to send a protector for you, but indeed that would have made your progress worse."


    "Even if I were to die here, I wouldn''t have any regrets! Keep moving son, keep advancing. No one can stop you!" Feng Luo looked out the window of his room, satisfaction present on his face, as if he could clearly see his son now, though the boy in question was many miles away.


    Many miles away from the location of the Cloudscale Sect, Feng Yun and Xia Qing were traversing the final stretch until they reached the academy.


    Feng Yun was huddled close to a mountain wall, his hands nimbly moving to each point and careful not to touch any loose rocks. He moved extremely quickly, not a single flaw in his movements. Xia Qing kept up with Feng Yun''s pace, despite having a few problems in between. With their speed, the two ascended the cliff and lifted themselves over the other side.


    Feng Yun got up first, hauling himself without much effort. He took a look back and saw Xia Qing just a little behind him. As she reached the edge, he lent an outstretched hand over to her.


    "Here. Come on."


    Xia Qing took the hand and with a little effort, she was over the wall. The two dusted their neat clothes and looked over towards the distance, where the shape of a large mass of land was visible. As they looked, the sun, which was previously not shining upon them, revealed their figures in their brightest form.


    Over the course of the last six months in the journey, the physical appearances of the two young cultivators didn''t change too much, except for the fact that they grew more refined and mature. The two were now both thirteen years old. They had been through a multitude of dangers and thrilling adventures over the past two years in order to arrive at their destination. They had fought wild beasts, opposing cultivators, arrogant clans, and many others in an effort to reach the Holy Continental Academy.


    However, the trials they faced had tempered their strengths and they had experienced a large increase in cultivation. Feng Yun''s sword abilities and overall strength as well as his usage of his martial skills made him a terrifying opponent to his enemies. Not only that, his control of the ability of dragonification improved and he was now able to maintain it for a longer period of time before the drawback was triggered. Xia Qing herself broke through to the fourth layer and gained more insight into her main martial arts, the Sun Scorching Vulcan Fist and the Frozen Soul Attack.


    Feng Yun had never seen her use them to their full power, but he knew that the level of these martial arts were definitely nothing to play around with. At the least, they were nearly comparable to the attack power of the first two chapters of the Dragon Inheritance Skillbook! Such power was not normal. Feng Yun wondered how her family was able to procure such a powerful martial art.


    All of their journey''s life and death struggles had brought the two closer together and they both treated each other like one would towards their sibling. And now, that journey was about to end, as the Holy Continental Academy was literally in sight. Feng Yun looked on in the distance and murmured,


    "The center of the Wushu Zhicai Continent. We''ve finally reached it."


    There it was, in the horizon, a single towering city with unbelievable brightness and power being exuded from it. The city seemed to reflect that of a deity''s home, one of shining wealth and aristocratic living. It was large, larger than a even a First Class City.


    "Xia Qing, we''re here. Holy Continental City is there. In the center of the city should be the academy itself. We should be there in a couple hours." Feng Yun directed the words towards Xia Qing but she was not paying attention at the moment. Her eyes shined with a great brilliance as she looked towards the place of which she had only dreamed of previously. She seemed to be in a trance.


    ''I''m actually this close'', her expression seemed to say. Feng Yun saw this and couldn''t help laughing a little.


    "Xia Qing."


    The pretty girl was shaken out of her thoughts by Feng Yun and recovered from her stupor with an embarrassed smile. Then, the two raced towards the city.


    In but a few hours, they approached the towering city and couldn''t help but be in awe of the amazing display. The guards were extremely dignified and wore golden armor to signify that they belonged to a powerful city. The guards had just looked at them once and then nodded their head, letting them in. They did not question the their ages at all surprisingly. However for the guards, seeing extremely young people enter the city was common. After all, this was a city where only geniuses and powerful figures were allowed to reside in.


    Feng Yun and Xia Qing made it in with no problems and looked around for the Academy. Fortunately for them, they didn''t need to look very hard as the enormous tower in the center spelled it out for them. They made for the large tower and with time, reached the academy entrance. They were extremely astounded to see that there were an extremely large amount of people gathered in the square, waiting outside the entrance for their turn to try the examinations. But what was even more surprising was that the academy itself was massive. It seemed to take up over a third of the city''s total area and with the size of the city, that said something.


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    At the head of the group of people were two elders with white robes who guarded the entrance like watchdogs. They surveyed the crowd with indifferent gazes and examined the cultivations of some while they were at it. After a little while, one of the elders flew into the air and his voice boomed through the square. He appeared to be of either the Tyrant or Truth Realm.


    "All those who wish to apply for the Holy Continental Academy, please come forward and form a line!"


    Instantly, the large crowd of people rushed forward and formed a long line that stretched even outside the square. Xia Qing was also part of the line. Feng Yun however, stayed back and watched as the next set of instructions came in.


    "There will be three parts to the examination. The first part will be performed right here, at the entrance to the academy. Those who succeed through all three parts will become disciples of the Holy Continental Academy. The first part is a test for your cultivation level. Only those who are below fifteen at at the third layer of the Xiantian Realm shall be permitted to pass into the next part."


    The elder then flew down and began the test. There was an orb in the hand of one of the elders, which when touched, displayed the cultivation level and age of the cultivator. Many people passed through the test, most of them being fifteen years old and at the third layer of the Xiantian realm. However, there were some who had tried to fake their age and cultivation and had been discovered, subsequently being thrown out in a violent manner. This was evident with one fifteen year old, who was lifted into the air and thrown down out of the square. The elder who had given out the instructions roared at the large crowd in response to this.


    "Those who attempt to fake their age and cultivation shall never gain entrance to the Holy Continental Academy! We do not accept trash! If anyone else dares to try this, a severe beating is in it for them."


    The crowd shuddered when they heard those words. In front of the Holy Continental Academy, status was nothing. None could dare to be arrogant and presumptuous before them. Thus, every single one of the cultivators'' faces turned pale from fright. Some of the cultivators apparently had the same idea as the one who was thrown out and left promptly to avoid punishment. The elder sat back down and calmly tested the remaining people.


    "15 years old-Xiantian Realm 3rd layer. PASS!"


    "15 years old-Xiantian Realm 3rd layer. PASS!"


    "14 years old-Xiantian Realm 3rd layer. Not bad little girl. PASS!"


    The last one called had shocked the entire crowd. The crowd all turned their heads to look at the youth who had actually done such a frightening feat. A young girl older than Xia Qing was revealed and her beautiful figure was gazed upon by countless eyes. She had red hair, long legs with smooth skin and a fairy like complexion. Her eyes were deep red and she had a look of pride as she heard the sign of recognition from the elder. Then, she moved passed the gates in a very arrogant manner. The others all sighed in amazement at her talent. Even the elders testing her nodded their heads.


    "NEXT!" The elder called out and suddenly, a stunningly beautiful girl stepped forward. The girl smiled in a charming way that made the people around her suddenly blush.


    "Ah Xia Qing, your beauty even captivates these young masters as well. Too bad that she already belongs to me!" Feng Yun said but then quickly realized what he had so shamefully said. "Shit, why did I say that? What the hell is wrong with my brain?"


    The elder at the front stared at Xia Qing and then nodded his head, signifying that she could touch the orb and begin her testing. Xia Qing had complete confidence as she touched the orb and suddenly, the orb began to shake and shake at a rapid pace, the power within it seeming to explode outwards. Soon, the results were revealed. The two elders stood up in shock and their mouths were agape and their facial expressions were that of disbelief.


    "13 y-years old-Xiantian Realm 4th l-layer!" The surrounding audience suddenly were thrust into an uproar. The beautiful girl before them...was actually so talented?! Even the red haired beauty who was so talented was completely incomparable to Xia Qing.


    The two elders gradually calmed down as they thought to themselves, ''a true genius. A complete utter genius''. They smiled warmly at the girl who had shocked them so much. Xia Qing decided to tease them a little bit and said,


    "Elders, is this okay?"


    "Okay? You''re more than okay! You may pass on to the next portion of the test!"


    "I understand," Xia Qing replied, but then suddenly remembered something. "Elders, is it okay if I go say goodbye to my friend before I enter?"


    The elders naturally had a kind disposition towards such a talented genius so they said, "Alright, you may say your farewells".


    After hearing the response, Xia Qing ran out of the line towards Feng Yun, who gazed at her a little bit surprised. The girl stopped and then said in a serious tone,


    "Feng Yun, I''m not going to say anymore than I have already discussed with you. However, you better come here after two years! Otherwise this princess won''t leave you with a light beating if I see you again." Feng Yun smiled as he knew that she was only kidding.


    "Understood princess. This lowly servant won''t let you down!" Xia Qing was actually surprised by his reply and began to laugh slightly, her beautiful voice carrying over the wind. Then, she hustled to the entrance and disappeared out of sight.


    The surrounding audience looked towards Feng Yun and began to wonder exactly what relationship the boy had with Xia Qing. If he has a good relationship with her, then he must have a strong background right? However, the cultivators were puzzled as Feng Yun wasn''t participating in the examination. If he knows that girl, then he should have a lot of talent himself right? But if he''s not participating, then doesn''t that mean that he lacks the qualifications to join the academy? As the realization dawned upon them, disdain filled their eyes as they looked towards Feng Yun. However, Feng Yun payed no attention to the glances and merely gazed at the area where Xia Qing had disappeared from.


    The elder was curious as to Feng Yun''s background because he had connections to Xia Qing and asked him, "Would you like to try out for the examination as well?"


    The elder was incomparably respectful. Someone as talented as Xia Qing had to be treated well and placed priority on. Therefore, even her acquaintances would be treated with respect.


    "Who me? Nah, I don''t really wanna do it right now. Besides, I have a ride coming for me soon."


    At the same time that he said this, Feng Yun took out the green talisman that Dai Tian had gifted to him and shattered it, signifying that Dai Tian could come pick him up. As the two elders tried to figure out what the talisman did, an awe inspiring pressure descended upon the chests of all the cultivators of the square, the city and even the two elders themselves. The pressure was so strong that they even kneeled down on the floor.


    Instantly, the figure of an enormous black serpent with three tails materialized above the Holy Continental City. It glowered at the tiny figures below it and directed its tail towards Feng Yun, to which the latter jumped upon.


    "I''m ready to go Master."


    "Hm, good. Then, we will leave soon. But first I need to do something."


    Under the stunned gazes of the entire city, the Three-Tailed Black Death Python suddenly bellowed from its mouth in the direction of the academy,


    "SHEN DAOYI YOU BASTARD! ONE DAY I''LL COLLECT THOSE THINGS YOU STOLE FROM ME!!!"


    Then, the python and Feng Yun departed swiftly and their figures could no longer be seen due to their intense speed. The crowd could hardly feel their bodies and were shocked silent. Even after several minutes, they could still not register what had just happened. In their minds a single question resounded.


    "What the fuck...just happened?"

 Formal Discipleship

    Hey guys, so the traveling arc has now officially ended and the training arc begins. However, the training arc won''t be as large. Reason being is that after a certain amount of chapters, a pretty damn big time skip will happen. I''ve decided to go into more depth with the training arc, but not too much. Maybe ten chapters? Let me know what you think. Enjoy!


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    As Feng Yun and Dai Tian disappeared, leaving an astonished trail of people behind, another figure flew out from the academy grounds, his figure emanating a deep sense of power. The figure flying through the air had the appearance of a middle aged man, but it was clear that he was much older. He had short, gray hair and sharp eyes filled with wisdom. The man wore white robes, the traditional kind that all disciples of the Holy Continental Academy wore, but on the back of the robes, characters were inscribed. If one were to read the characters they would find out that this person was surprisingly...


    The Headmaster of Holy Continental Academy!


    This person was undoubtedly someone who could cause the entire continent to quake and tremble in respect, and his power was clearly at the higher levels of the Truth or Tyrant realm! However, on this man''s slightly wrinkled face, was traces of anxiety, and even a hint of fear. As he was traveling outside the academy he quietly murmured to himself,


    "That loud roar, it shook the entire academy! The person who yelled must surely have been an extremely powerful figure, yet for some reason...I feel familiarity with the voice. Now that I think of it, he sounds like him right? No no no, that''s impossible. That guy''s disappeared for a long time, he shouldn''t be alive right? Haha, I must have heard wrong. I mean, if he''s alive, he would''ve surely killed me right?" The man continued flying as he tried to assuage his fears through self coaxing.


    When he finally reached the gates of the academy, the two elders staring at the sky, which was clearly empty, along with the children on the ground. They seemed like they had gazed upon a draconian devil slaughtering a large mass of people. Well, it wasn''t that far from the truth. Though they were stunned, upon sensing the headmaster''s presence, the two elders recovered from their earlier shock and looked towards the man in the sky, their expressions revealing utmost respect.


    "We pay our respects to you, Headmaster Shen!" The two men bowed lightly. Shen Daoyi was much higher than them in terms of strength. It was said that in a "fortuitous" encounter, he was the one who had brought three Emperor level martial skills into the academy and had gained a lot of favor with the previous Headmaster, becoming apprenticed to him. Later, he grew in strength and became the new Headmaster. His legend was one of heroism and it was said that he had adventured through perilous ruins in order to obtain the three Emperor level skills. There were none on the continent who did not respect him.


    Shen Daoyi lightly nodded to the two elders and gazed upon the area with confusion clear in his countenance. His voice came out deep and commanding as he asked the elders,


    "Who was it? Who was the one who dared to yell so loud at the front gate of my Holy Continental Academy?!"


    The two elders immediately bowed down and began to relay the information to Shen Daoyi carefully, not daring to miss a single detail.


    "Sir, the intruder was an incredibly large three-tailed black snake that possessed an aura that made us two guards freeze. He was much too powerful!" Shen Daoyi''s face changed the minute he heard ''three-tailed black snake''. After all, there was only one specific being in his mind that would correspond to this description.


    "Please repeat that. You said it was a...''three-tailed black snake''? What words did he say exactly?" Shen Daoyi was getting increasingly anxious. The two elders looked at each other and replied,


    "With respect sir, the words he said were, ''Shen Daoyi you bastard! One day I''ll collect the things you stole from me''. Such impetuous words! He actually dares to accuse the Headmaster of such a shameful act! Something must be done about this person!"


    "NO!" Shen Daoyi suddenly exclaimed at them. At this point, all his worst fears had come true. That person...was actually alive! Dai Tian was alive! The two elders were looking at him strangely and couldn''t comprehend why he had shouted at them.


    "I mean...there is no need to go against someone who is making baseless claims. Hmph, just because he is a little powerful he thinks that he can play with our strength?! An arrogant individual like that is best left to discover the meaning of modesty through his own losses! I won''t waste my time with such an individual, but if he comes again, then I won''t let him off."


    Of course, this was just Shen Daoyi assuring the elders that he was not afraid and made up a huge lie in order to cover up his fear. Shen Daoyi was an incredibly accomplished person; why wouldn''t the elders believe him? The elders both smiled and nodded their heads in admiration for Shen Daoyi saying,


    "Headmaster truly has a great temperament. To have this much patience towards a weaker fly even when they insult you is certainly commendable." Shen Daoyi remained indifferent on the outside but on the inside, he was panicking...severely.


    ''Oh god, I need to pack my bags and leave. If that guy''s alive, there''s no telling when he''ll come. That''s it, I gotta get as far away from him as possible! Last time I was able to fight him to a standstill only because I had a bunch of protective talismans and he was injured! No way in hell am I fighting Dai Tian again!''


    Meanwhile, Feng Yun and Dai Tian had traveled back to the Kaidu Mountains in a flash, completely traversing the distance in less than a couple minutes. The figure of an enormous snake appeared above the mountains and made even the Tyrant realm beasts that resided there bow down in respect. In their hearts, Dai Tian was like an Immortal King, who would forever rule with an iron fist until the end of his longevity.


    Dai Tian descended from the air, carefully placing Feng Yun''s body with the tip of his tail right before the palace gates that led into his home. Then, Dai Tian shrunk himself to a height of two meters and a length of three meters, which was small enough to fit into the palace. Some Tyrant realm cultivators who had reached a very profound stage could manipulate their appearance such that they could shrink or grow whenever they wanted to. However, there was always a size limit and the least you could shrink to was your original height and the largest you could grow to was the height of a small mountain. Dai Tian had been a Tyrant realm cultivator for a long time and thus, could easily control his size by will. Feng Yun stared as Dai Tian shrunk into a manageable size and followed him as he slithered into the palace.


    The two did not speak a word, nor did they gaze at each other the entire time that they passed through the Black Death Palace. They were both as calm as a lake and as detached as a god. The golden Tyrant Artifact door that had previously rejected Feng Yun''s presence now accepted him like he was a normal visitor. Dai Tian had registered Feng Yun''s aura and appearance with the gate it seemed.


    Soon, they reached the familiar throne room where Dai Tian slithered onto his comfortable mat. Bei Luo, the Great Devil Ape was seated right before the mat, his expression one of deep concentration and focus. His eyes were originally closed as he had been cultivating but when he sensed his master and new brother, he immediately opened his eyes and a happy smile broke out on his face.


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    "Master! Junior Apprentice Brother! You have both returned!" Dai Tian nodded and merely watched as Feng Yun sat himself before his master as well. Feng Yun was a little surprised to hear that Bei Luo was already calling him ''Junior Apprentice Brother'' but then he merely smiled and greeted him back.


    "I guess Brother Bei shall be my Senior Apprentice Brother from now on! I shall be in your care." Bei Luo''s smile widened upon hearing those words. He wrapped Feng Yun in a brotherly embrace with his gigantic monkey arm, which made Feng Yun smile wryly despite his uncomfortable feeling.


    "Haha, yes yes, I, your senior shall take very good care of you. Come to me if you need any help, alright?" Feng Yun felt a burst of warmth rising in his heart. Although he had only just met Bei Luo, the monkey had already caused him to have a favorable impression of him.


    "Enough Bei Luo, let go of him." Dai Tian''s low voice came out slightly soft as he lightly berated Bei Luo. The great ape suddenly reacted to his uncle''s voice and released Feng Yun''s body, embarrassment clear on his face.


    "Boy, you shattered the talisman. Does that mean that you are now prepared to become my disciple?" Feng Yun''s expression turned serious and he instinctively bowed down to Dai Tian saying with firm conviction,


    "This one wishes to become Master''s disciple!" Dai Tian''s serious expression softened and he now revealed a slight smile at the young boy who had managed to garner his attention.


    "Good. Your temperament and lack of arrogance is something that is truly admirable. However, I have been a bit rude to you, my disciple." Feng Yun looked up in confusion. What rudeness?


    "I never asked for your name the first time I met you."


    Feng Yun suddenly remembered the day that he met Dai Tian. It was indeed true that the serpent had never asked for his name at all. He had just jumped straight to the point that he wanted Feng Yun to become his disciple. However, Feng Yun had never thought of his temperament back then as rude at all.


    "This disciple''s name is Feng Yun. Master, your disciple does not think that you were rude by not asking for my name." Dai Tian showed a look of deep admiration through his serpentine face and a good impression was left on him of Feng Yun. Then, he remembered.


    "Feng Yun? You''re of the main family of the Cloudscale Sect?"


    "Yes Master. I, Feng Yun, am the son of Feng Luo and Ling Qian, and the grandson of Sect Master Feng Lei." Dai Tian nodded his head in response to this but gave no sign of surprise. Despite understanding that this was a genuine Young Master before his eyes, he did not put much emphasis on Feng Yun''s status. To Dai Tian, it was all about strength and nothing more.


    "Hm, okay then. Are there any conditions that you want? As your Master, I will train you as best as I can." Feng Yun was about to reply ''no'', but then realized that there was something.


    "Senior, I made a promise with the friend I told you about that I would join her at the Holy Continental Academy in two years. However, it is not because I believe that the Holy Continental Academy is worth more than your teachings. It is only a matter of a promise. Would this be a problem?" Dai Tian sighed slightly when he heard this.


    "No, it will not be a problem. Ordinarily, I would keep Bei Luo secluded here for a few hundred years before he is allowed to go out but you do not have that luxury do you?" Feng Yun nodded his head solemnly. "Fine then. After two years, you shall be allowed to go see your friend. A promise is one that should always be kept. I won''t stop you from keeping it."


    Feng Yun rejoiced in his heart about what a great master he had taken up. He knew that with his new master''s strength and beliefs, his cultivation would increase significantly. A small bucket of cold water was poured on his head however, when he heard Dai Tian''s next words.


    "I will let you do all of this. However, you must work harder and undergo pain that most cultivators your age wouldn''t even dream of going through. Your training will be harsh and you must be cold and ruthless whenever it is required." Feng Yun nodded his head despite knowing of the hardships he would be going through.


    "The Emperor level skills I told you about in our last meeting aren''t able to be used until you reach a very high stage in your cultivation. Grow first and then attempt them."


    "I understand Master. There is no hardship I am not willing to endure to grow stronger."


    "Hm, good. One more thing." Dai Tian paused for a moment to gaze at Feng Yun''s face, particularly his fake blue eyes.


    "What is it Master?"


    "Take off your disguise."


    Feng Yun sighed inwardly. He had half expected this to happen. His disguise wasn''t exactly something that no one could not see through. People who had evolved to the higher realms could see through all manner of disguises. Feng Yun applied some Yuan Energy to his face, melting away the fake blue color, and revealing his golden and ruby colored pupils. Dai Tian and Bei Luo were taken aback by the sudden change and were deeply attracted by its beauty. The double pupils caused them to feel that Feng Yun was even more handsome and beautiful than he was before.


    "Double pupils? This...this has never been seen before right Uncle?" Bei Luo was simply too shocked. Dai Tian nodded his head.


    "There has never been a child who was born with golden and ruby pupils at the same time. Feng Yun, your lineage must stem from something very powerful, far beyond that of the Tyrant and Truth realms."


    Feng Yun didn''t understand. He thought that his golden pupil had come from the Golden Tyrant Thunder God Dragon''s pure blood running in his veins. He didn''t know about the blood red eye, but he had been sure that his golden eye was from a Tyrant realm beast. It seems that Dai Tian had identified it as something beyond that.


    "Hoh? This snake...his intelligence isn''t bad at all. He''s already noticed that the boy''s lineage isn''t from this continent." Warden suddenly whispered in Feng Yun''s mind. Feng Yun''s eyes widened and he quickly replied, sending a mental message back to him.


    "Warden, explain...now!"


    "Sorry," Warden said. "Master''s orders. Can''t say nothing about it. Too bad, so sad. GOODBYE!"


    Warden''s voice disappeared as quickly as it had come. Feng Yun couldn''t help but feel angry and the need to beat the damn demon looking freak to death was too large. Just as he was about to explode from rage at Warden the voice of Dai Tian interrupted his thoughts.


    "Anyways, at this point of time, it does not matter what lineage you have. We shall begin your training tomorrow. Bei Luo, take Feng Yun to his room to rest." He then looked at his new disciple and an evil smile appeared that made Feng Yun shiver a bit. "He''s going to need it."


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    Yeah sorry guys, I have just realized that I have maybe just dragged the story out a bit further. I know it''s bad, but trust me, the real training starts the next day. To avoid being called a sadistic author, I will work my hardest to release it today. LOL. If I can''t, oh well.

 Three Month Slaughter Challenge

    So, with a lot of effort and no procrastination, I officially bring you the 80th chapter of OSME! We''re getting there folks. We''re another step closer to 100 chaps. Upon reaching it, new possibilities will open up. Enjoy the chapter!


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    Feng Yun was led to his room, which was an extremely spacious floor-like area with a vast assortment of ornaments and golden walls to decorate the exterior. There wasn''t really any possessions in the room excluding the jewelry and Feng Yun could feel the tranquility that came from the silent room. There was a king-sized bed at the back of the room and a prayer mat for cultivation in the center. On the sides, were numerous bookshelves chock full of informational books for Feng Yun to browse through in his spare time. It was simple...yet not simple. But Feng Yun wasn''t complaining and stepped into the room with shining eyes.


    ''This place looks like a penthouse from my previous world...only bigger and a lot more jewelry than an ordinary billionaire could afford!'' Feng Yun thought to himself.


    Bei Luo stood there in the entrance, waiting and watching for Feng Yun''s expressions. After a moment of silence and Feng Yun surveying the room Bei Luo said,


    "Junior Apprentice Brother, are your living quarters satisfactory?" Feng Yun turned around and gave him a wry smile filled with helplessness as well as satisfaction.


    "Master... he really didn''t need to set this much stuff up. I would have been comfortable just remaining in an ordinary room. He truly thinks a lot of his disciples, doesn''t he?" Bei Luo smiled at Feng Yun''s words. He alone understood the mind of Dai Tian to a great extent only because he had been with him for the longest time. Dai Tian''s mindset was extremely complex, yet so simple if understood.


    "Uncle is a very kind person, despite the coldness that he puts as a front. Uncle treats the few friends that he has like eternal brothers and his disciples with even more affection. But to those that would dare try to harm him or his closest acquaintances, Uncle doesn''t hesitate to be ruthless. It''s the path he chose. Uncle''s mindset is one that I have always admired, and will continue to admire." Bei Luo''s smile turned a little sad for a moment, but before Feng Yun could catch it, it reverted back to its original appearance.


    "I see. Then, I shall see you later Senior Apprentice Brother."


    "Haha. Of course, you need your rest for Uncle''s training." Bei Luo turned around and began to exit the room. "However, calling me Senior Apprentice Brother is a bit too formal don''t you think? We are all brothers under Dai Tian''s teachings. Just call me Luo Ge Ge." Feng Yun was a bit surprised however nodded his head after a minute and smiled.


    "Alright. I''ll see you later, Luo Ge Ge." Bei Luo nodded and left the room, where Feng Yun let himself fall onto the bed. He was tired...insanely tired.


    So many things had transpired in the past two years, from deciding to leave home to adventure with Xia Qing through the continent, joining a mercenary group, encountering formidable foes, to becoming the disciple of an extremely powerful figure. It made one feel exhilarated when they thought about the legendary feats that they themselves had accomplished.


    "Xia Qing, I wonder how you''ll be doing there. I''m sure you''ll have a great time." Feng Yun then closed his eyes and slept, his body giving in to the relaxation that it provided.


    The next morning, Feng Yun woke up early upon hearing the knocking of Bei Luo. He opened his eyes groggily and changed into a set of lush green robes, and then went to answer the door. Bei Luo stood in the doorway, ready to bring him to his master.


    "Good morning, Junior Apprentice Brother!"


    "Good morning Luo Ge Ge!" Bei Luo smiled after hearing the way Feng Yun called him and beckoned him to walk by his side. While they were walking to the throne room, Feng Yun decided to make small talk with his Senior Apprentice Brother.


    "Luo Ge Ge, why do you call Master ''Uncle''?" Bei Luo slowed his steps as a sad expression appeared on his face. Then, he began to explain.


    "As you can probably tell, Uncle isn''t my biological uncle. He was very close friends with my parents, who were also Great Devil Apes like me. However, my parents were soon killed by a group of humans desiring to make them their spirit abilities. Uncle Dai came soon after and in anger, exterminated the humans. After that, since there was no one else who could take care of me, he himself took care of me." Feng Yun nodded his head in understanding.


    There was nothing one could say about a tragedy like this. It was better to keep quiet. Their conversation ended abruptly as they reached the throne room. There at the front was Dai Tian, clearly awake and having waited for them. Feng Yun knelt down, as did Bei Luo. Unhesitatingly the two both said,


    "Disciple pays his respects to Master!"


    "Get up." The two disciples stood back up. Dai Tian gazed at Feng Yun with a firm look and said, "Feng Yun, the time for your training has begun."


    "Master, what would you instruct Disciple to do?" Feng Yun felt excited. He knew that his strength would increase by leaps and bounds inevitably, so he couldn''t help but fidget. Dai Tian closed his eyes for a moment before saying,


    "Your cultivation increased a lot since the last time I saw you. You are now thirteen years old and though your cultivation is high, it is not enough to make you truly strong." He began to slither around as he continued his speech.


    "For me, cultivation was merely one factor of my strength. What I truly valued, was the amount of fighting experience and killing I engaged in. The accumulation of all the killing intent made me able to contend with opponents beyond my own level and raised my overall power." Feng Yun could somewhat tell at this point what Dai Tian wished for him to do.


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    "Cultivation can only grow widely if you have gained plenty of energy. By slaughtering and fighting, upon cultivating once more, you will realize that the growth you feel from cultivating is much higher than before. What I want you to do is fight. Fight fight fight, kill kill kill!


    For three months, stay in a secluded area in the Kaidu Mountains that I have designated for you. You are not to come out for three months, and by the end of those three months, you must collect the hearts of over three hundred beasts!"


    Feng Yun felt shock as he heard the mind-boggling number. 300 beasts! And in three months as well. This was a task that was simply too hard for ordinary cultivators. In fact, if a normal cultivator was given this task, they would immediately abandon it. However, Feng Yun''s reaction was slightly different. His heart was palpitating wildly, but he embraced the challenge instead of rejected it. If it could make his cultivation grow, then he would be willing to do anything. He nodded his head and said,


    "Disciple understands his task."


    "Do not think that it will be easy for you to overcome this challenge. The beasts of the Kaidu Mountains are abnormally ferocious. They''re born killers and every single one of them has great strength. The weakest of them are of the Xiantian 4th Layer! By no reason should you underestimate them." Feng Yun was naturally aware of how difficult the task was. He wasn''t arrogant. He was just determined.


    "You are not to come back from the area until after the three months are over. If you die there, then there is nothing to it. I gave Bei Luo this task as well when I took him in. He passed, so you, as the Junior Apprentice Brother must do the same to receive my teachings. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple!"


    As he said this, his voice softened slightly. Feng Yun could tell from this that Dai Tian wasn''t being harsh on purpose. He wanted to make the resolve and will in Feng Yun stronger. In response to this Feng Yun''s eyes flashed with a ray of cold light and said in a chilling voice,


    "Disciple will kill everything he sees!"


    "Good. Bei Luo, send him to the Violet Slaughter Valley." Bei Luo nodded and stood up, placing a hand on Feng Yun''s shoulder. Dai Tian gave his new disciples as he spoke a single word.


    "Survive."


    Then, Bei Luo lifted Feng Yun and the two flew out of the Black Death Palace and towards the Violet Slaughter Valley. Bei Luo traveled quite fast and distance between the location and the palace being quite large, they were able to arrive there in a few minutes. The Violet Slaughter Valley was as the name described.


    It was a large sloping valley with numerous forests. Oddly enough, the forests were all violet colored, as were the grass. Feng Yun couldn''t exactly tell why but perhaps it was born under specific conditions that allowed it to have that color. The valley reeked with the smell of death, and Feng Yun could feel the auras of hundreds of beasts oppressing him unintentionally. Silently, he couldn''t help but lament to himself,


    ''This place has many powerful foes. It seems it will be a difficult task to collect three hundred hearts''.


    Bei Luo descended from the air slowly and his pressure was enough to ward off the oppressive aura bearing down on Feng Yun.


    ''As expected of a Tyrant Realm beast'' Feng Yun thought.


    The great ape lightly dropped Feng Yun at the base of the valley, near the entrance. As he gazed at the dark hole in which he was to enter into, Feng Yun still had no fear, and instead, undisguised excitement. He turned around and looked at Bei Luo who told him,


    "Uncle has already told you about what you are to do. Junior Apprentice Brother, you must survive. People who are as kind and talented such as yourself are rare. It would truly be a shame." Feng Yun smiled and replied,


    "I will take care of myself, Luo Ge Ge. Goodbye for now." Bei Luo nodded, and then flew back into the air, headed for the Black Death Palace. Feng Yun let out a breath as he attempted to calm himself and make his senses alert. After a minute of meditation while standing, he entered through the dark hole and surveyed his surroundings. Nothing but violet.


    "It shouldn''t be that hard to find a beast to kill. After all, Master said it himself, the beasts here are plentiful and powerful. Now, to find a...whoah!" As he walked and pondered, he felt a presence already. Through the darkness of the bushes, he could feel a red colored eye staring at him.


    ''Already?!!! I only stepped in here not even 5 minutes ago and there''s already a beast that wants to kill me?! This challenge is going to be tough.''


    As he thought this, Feng Yun summoned his sword and locked eyes with his foe while revealing an evil smile.


    "Let''s kill."


    At the Black Death Palace, Bei Luo had just returned and directly entered the throne room. He stared at his uncle, who was silently in deep thought.


    "Uncle, you gave him a bit too big of a challenge don''t you think? When you told me to do it, you only asked for two hundred beast hearts...in the course of five months! He may die if he isn''t able to complete it!" Bei Luo was genuinely concerned about his Uncle''s decision. Dai Tian was completely calm as he answered Bei Luo''s question without hesitation.


    "That boy will be fine. I''ve already seen it in him. He has the heart of a warrior, a killer, and it''s something that you don''t find in kids his age that often. With his temperament and intelligence, he can survive the challenge. I''m certain of it. Think about it, Bei Luo. Feng Yun has a lot of talent, but that talent will never make him strong if he doesn''t get used to fighting constantly. This kind of exercise will make him utterly peerless even in the face of multiple stronger opponents. A seedling like him needs to be challenged constantly in order for the talent to manifest itself into its most brilliant form."


    Dai Tian finished his explanation. Bei Luo nodded in understanding. They both looked at the direction of the Violet Slaughter Valley with expectant gazes.


    They would wait...wait until he came back.

 Fighting the Violet Leopard

    Hey guys, so this is the next chapter. There''s a slight problem. I''m going on a weekend trip with my school so I won''t be back until late night saturday. There''s a slight chance that I will be able to update a chapter on Sat but I might not. It depends on when we get back. Anyways, i just wanted to let you guys know so you don''t go nuts thinking author-san has abandoned you. lol. Enjoy!


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    In the Violet Slaughter Valley, the sounds of screams were the most common sound. Beasts died everyday and new kings were crowned on the valley constantly. It was a tough life remaining in the valley for a long period of time. There was hardly any times where you could relax at all. If you let down your guard for even one second, a wild beast may rip out your heart and swallow it before you have the chance to even make an expression or react.


    Feng Yun had come to understand this after living in the Violet Slaughter Valley for just a few days now.


    It had been difficult, the beasts arriving constantly and not giving him a chance to take a breath. After all, the smell of blood in the valley attracted many beasts towards it, and all of them had a lust that trampled over any reason they may once had. One thing was for certain however, Dai Tian was correct.


    These beasts were born killers.


    Feng Yun strolled through the forest, not daring to make loud noises with his footsteps. He had learned to make himself unnoticeable through harsh assassin training. In his previous world, he had grown so accomplished at the art, that no enemy could see him coming until they felt the pain of a blade slicing through their throat. His green robes, which would normally be able to blend easily with his surroundings, instead made him look rather easy to be spotted.


    "Damn forest, what kind of plants are born violet colored? This is complete genetic bullshit! I''m easy to be spotted now! Master...did he deliberately not tell me in order to make the challenge harder?" Feng Yun''s face paled. "He-he can''t be that cruel right?"


    He continued to walk, his guard up and his temper flaring. He was quite upset that he wasn''t able to kill like he wanted to. With his revealing clothes, a mouse could see him from a hundreds of meters away! His double pupils narrowed to fit his grumpy expression. As he walked, a particularly thick bush came into view. Instead of pushing his way through it, Feng Yun decided to cut the bush instead.


    Swish!


    The bush was sliced in half and Feng Yun was about to move on when suddenly, a black silhouette jumped out from behind the torn bush, fangs bared and claws aimed towards Feng Yun''s face. The assailant was obviously trying to claw off his face before he could react. Furthermore, the attacker was swift and dexterous, no lack of experience being there. An ordinary cultivator may have been blinded easily and lost his combat ability.


    However, Feng Yun wasn''t any ordinary cultivator.


    From the moment that the assailant had leaped at him, he had already drawn his sword upwards to block the claws that tried to rake across his face.


    CLANG!


    The collision of the two forces caused sparks to appear and pressure to be emitted. Now that the assassination had failed, Feng Yun could see clearly who his attacker was. The beast was a thin leopard with violet colored skin that perfectly blended in with it''s surroundings. It''s claws were nearly a foot long and it''s fangs were smeared with dried blood...from an earlier kill no doubt. The leopard was quite large, it''s muscles bulging and it''s head large. With it''s size, it could take down a grown adult easily if they weren''t a cultivator.


    "Grrrrrr!" The leopard seemed frustrated that it''s assassination attempt was unsuccessful and reevaluated its "prey". The harmless looking boy had surprising managed to react just in time to save his life. But the violet leopard had its own pride. Just because the kid had some strength didn''t mean it would back down. In fact, the leopard licked its lips, as if it enjoyed the struggle that Feng Yun would put up.


    "Damn leopard, you almost raked my face. How would my own parents recognize me if they saw me after having my face torn apart?! You know what, you''ve got me in a bad mood. I''ll make this torturous for you." The leopard growled in disdain and prepared to attack. Examining it closely, Feng Yun noticed that the animal had the strength of the Xiantian 6th Layer.


    ''Not a problem'' he thought.


    The leopard suddenly charged at him with a surprisingly quick agility that betrayed it''s awesome size. However, Feng Yun understood that it was only natural. Animals like felines were extraordinarily quick with their bodies and mind boggling agility. This wouldn''t stop Feng Yun however.


    "Merely this much!"


    The leopard''s claw slashed at the air where his eyes should have been, however Feng Yun maneuvered himself with ease, dodging the blow and spinning around. He then swung the sword in a graceful movement, the blade cutting apart the air and preparing to sever the neck of the leopard. However, the leopard was quite experienced and had encountered many foes.


    It quickly ducked under, avoiding the blade narrowly and then shot forward, its entire weight sailing through the air in an effort to press Feng Yun to the ground. The boy narrowed his eyes and dropped his sword on purpose, instead delivering a spinning roundhouse kick to the chest of the leopard.


    BANG!


    The leopard was thrown into a violet tree, and it spat out several mouthfuls of blood in response to the impact. Though it had suffered heavy injuries from the collision, it quickly lifted itself up to fight. If there was even a slight sign of weakness, then you would be dead. That was how the rules of the Violet Slaughter Valley worked.


    Feng Yun smiled in an evil way. Opening his hand, the Overlord Heaven Piercer flew towards it, and he arranged himself into a fighting stance. Then, he taunted the leopard with a hand movement and beckoned the feline to come attack him. The leopard was extremely angered and it''s eyes turned red. Feng Yun had thoroughly pissed it off.


    "ROAR!"


    The leopard ran at him, increasing it''s speed as it got closer. As Feng Yun prepared himself to defend, the leopard did something unexpected. It leaped away from the path of charge it had chosen and landed on the bark of a tree, then jumping off that tree and to another and so forth. It did so at such a terrifying speed that even Feng Yun was having trouble keeping up with them.


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    "This damn cat. When did he get so fast?!"


    The leopard seemed to move to different trees for an infinite amount of time. However, Feng Yun understood it''s plan. The cat was looking for an opening, something for him to leave out for it to exploit. At the exact time he thought this, the violet shape shot from a tree aimed at Feng Yun''s head. The claws of the beast were quick and agile and even Feng Yun nearly reacted to late.


    SCHIIICK!


    Feng Yun swerved his head at the exact same time that the leopard''s claw came, the sides of the claw creating a slight cut on his smooth face. The cut began to solidify as blood poured out of the wound. Feng Yun grazed the wound as he thought about what had just happened. The leopard had increase it''s speed to the point where it was extremely hard to keep up with. The leopard was much stronger than ordinary cultivators of the 6th Layer. Fortunately, Feng Yun had extremely acute senses and thus, he was able to avoid the powerful attack.


    Still, he was quite stunned at the amount of killing intent behind the attack. It was unlike anything he had ever experienced before. In his previous life, there wasn''t this much killing intent in any of the foes he faced. He felt...exhilarated. With both sides possessing the power to possibly eradicate the other, it was only through this that Feng Yun could grow.


    "Haha, kitty, not bad. You cut me, but the same trick won''t work twice. I''ll put some effort into you now!" The Yuan Energy within Feng Yun''s body immediately began to grow and circulate as he said this.


    The leopard paid close attention to the changes that were happening while it leaped from tree to tree. The Yuan Energy within Feng Yun was growing larger and larger to the point, where the energy completely eclipsed the leopard''s. The animal, despite not knowing the cultivation of the boy, knew that it had to kill him fast, or else it would be killed instead. The animal didn''t even hesitate to launch itself once more when it saw that Feng Yun was perfectly still.


    Yuan Energy coursed through the leopard''s body as it furiously charged at Feng Yun''s back without any restraint. Feng Yun, who was silently charging Yuan Energy lashed out at the leopard who was right behind him.


    "Raiding Thunder Palm!"


    His fist seemed to look like lightning itself as it clashed with the claws of the leopard. For a few moments, the claws of the leopard seemed to be holding out, but then Feng Yun''s fist pushed it further and further backwards. It soon went so far backwards that the bones were on the verge of breaking. The leopard shrieked in despair as it''s arm was torn apart by the powerful pressure bearing down upon it.


    "ROOOWWWH!"


    The leopard wailed in agony as it''s arm became mangled and grotesque. It could not move as fast as it did before now that one of its main forms of mobility was gone. As soon as Feng Yun saw the leopard let its guard down, he immediately took the chance. He lashed out with his sword aiming to behead the monster.


    The leopard tried to calm itself down, and gain it''s bearings, but it was already too late. The blade was already too close and it had already lost most of it''s combat capacity.


    CHOP!


    The leopard''s head was severed from its body and flew into the air for a few seconds before gravity brought it back down. An expression of shock was plastered all over it''s face and it seemed to be in disbelief that it was actually killed by a thirteen year old kid. Nevertheless, it was absolutely dead and there wasn''t anything that it could do about it.


    Feng Yun slowed himself down and panted hard from exhaustion. He had used up a decent amount of energy on the fight but he had gained some experience in the process. He had to say that it was a worthy fight. Feng Yun walked over to the body of the deceased leopard and carved a hole into the body with his sword. Then, he extracted the heart using his hand and held the bloody object in it for a moment before storing it in a sack that he kept in his Void Universal Manual.


    "That makes 35! Not bad, but I should probably speed up. It''s nearly half the first month and I only have three months to collect all three hundred beast hearts." He stared at the carcass as he decided that he should probably get away as fast as possible.


    When a beast died, it''s body would give off a very pungent smell that would attract numerous carnivores of great strength. Who knows who would come after this violet leopard died? As he turned around to escape from the scene quickly, the sound of rustling bushes stopped him in his tracks. Before he could even react, a gigantic bear came crashing through the undergrowth, it''s claws tearing apart everything that obstructed it. The bear had a savage look in it''s eyes that said to it''s opponents that it would not hesitate to kill them.


    The bear''s eyes were colored red from bloodlust and its skin was brown, with thick and thorny fur. It roared loudly upon seeing Feng Yun''s figure and the carcass of the leopard. It appeared extremely tyrannical and it''s killing intent rushed forth, pressing down on Feng Yun. Surprisingly, the boy felt a little bit of pressure. Gritting his teeth, Feng Yun resisted the pressure and analyzed his new opponent.


    Xiantian 8th Layer!


    Feng Yun didn''t feel too pressured just because of the bear''s cultivation. After all, he could kill opponents up to three levels higher than him. However, against this kind of opponent, who had fought many battles, he would have to exercise extreme caution.


    "It''s alright. It''s only one beast." Just as the words came out of his mouth, two other rustles similar to the bear could be heard clearly. Feng Yun''s face paled as he turned around and discovered the eyes of a black tiger staring right at him as well as an ape with a massive build. Both of them had the same crazed look in their eyes that the bear had.


    Both were also at the Xiantian 8th Layer!


    "Aw hell no. You''ve got to be fucking kidding me!"


    Feng Yun felt confident in killing the bear alone, but three Xiantian 8th Layer with this much strength was a force that even if he survived, he would sustain heavy injuries. However, the three beasts were covering all the exits and it seemed like they were intent on catching their next meal. There was no escape. The only option was to fight.


    "Fine. You want to screw with this Young Master?! Come on!"


    Feng Yun drew his sword and calmly watched the three beasts as they began to make their move. They all let out a roar as they pounced upon Feng Yun.


    "Become stepping stones for my cultivation!" Feng Yun said as he leaped to meet them in battle.

 Slaughter Ghost Reawakened

    Hey guys, been a long time since the last chapter hasn''t it. Sorry, I''ve had a stressful week. Writing this makes me feel happy. Geez, more than a week since the last update? Damn, that ain''t good. Sorry for suddenly disappearing though. I think it was mostly the procrastination more than anything. Enjoy!


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    Feng Yun unleashed a violent stream of sword attacks at the incoming beasts. The bear''s claw flew at his blade and he calmly parried the blow, simultaneously turning around to look at the leopard who leaped at him.


    "Fuck off!"


    Unstoppable Yuan Energy coursed through his palms as he pushed his palm to the figure of the leopard. The savage look in the leopard''s eyes did not diminish as it was met with the powerful attack. Ripples were formed through the air as the intensity of the two forces clashed head on. Although Feng Yun was quite powerful, his strength still wasn''t enough to deal with the leopard completely. At most, it only kept it at bay.


    "Son of a----How am I going to deal with three if I can''t even deal with one?!" Feng Yun was furious and applied more pressure on his sword, roaring as it pressed down on the leopard''s claws.


    "RRRRR!"


    Feng Yun''s battle was interrupted by the gigantic ape charging at him with his palms slapping against Feng Yun''s body. He cursed as his body was thrown several meters back and spat out blood that was rising in his throat. Inwardly he remarked to himself in surprise how powerful the ape''s strength was. Now the three beasts had all gathered together and were staring at him with savage looks in their eyes. Evidently, they had all found a common enemy to be fought.


    "You guys team up on one teenager just for the sake of meat?! How deprived are you?" He glared venomously at the three beasts. He sighed to himself and thought,


    ''I need to take this seriously. If I don''t put my all into this fight, it is very likely that I will die''.


    Mustering his strength, Feng Yun stood tall and calmly glanced at the three beasts, a cold glare in his eyes. He knew that the fight wouldn''t be won unless he put forth his entire effort.


    "Come" Feng Yun stuck up the middle finger at the three beasts and taunted them over. They were immediately enraged and charged at him simultaneously.


    "Twin Dragon''s Harmony Torrent!"


    The illusory images of two identical dragons appeared by his side and instantly unleashed a torrent of soul energy at the three opponents. The expressions on their faces turned slightly cautious and they instantly charged up Yuan Energy to block the attack.


    ROAR!


    The bellows of the two dragons assaulted the three beasts each one experiencing a piercing pain in their soul. Fortunately for them, the barriers that they had constructed to combat the attack managed to block the brunt of the soul attack and they only suffered a minor bit of damage. The beasts circulated Yuan Energy through their bodies in order to rid their souls of the invasive energy. Blood leaked out of their mouths but their combat condition wasn''t bad at all.


    Feng Yun stared, grim-faced as the beasts displayed their vicious grins and sneers and thought carefully about his next move. He knew from his recent attack that soul attacks would hardly work against such beasts who had surprisingly strong souls from killing for dozens of years.


    ''I''ll need to employ stronger techniques or else they may find a weakness soon'' Feng Yun calmly observed. Though he was somewhat surprised that his attack didn''t work, he quickly regained his composure and organized a strategy to deal with them.


    He narrowed his eyes, analyzing every part of the beasts'' anatomy and attempting to derive a weakness from it. As if they could tell what he was thinking, the animals growled in return and savage killing intent manifested in a larger amount than before.


    Feng Yun didn''t pay any attention to the killing intent that had appeared from the beasts and instead began to summon the Yuan Energy from within him in order to execute a more powerful martial art than he had used up till now.


    "Hell Thunder Dragon''s Descent!"


    The roars of a hellish dragon sounded throughout the air as an illusory shape began to take form above the beasts'' heads. The shape was made from Yuan Energy, and a powerful amount as well. The dragon roared once more, more loudly and began to descend towards the beasts.


    "Growl!!!"


    The beasts felt the enormous pressure descending onto their bodies and the awe inspiring figure of the Hell Thunder Dragon preparing to take their lives. However, the beasts weren''t willing to give up their lives easily. They immediately put forth all of their energy into their physical attacks, hoping to disperse the illusory figure.


    BANG!


    The dragon and the beasts'' attacks collided together and an ensuing battle of chaos began, neither side letting up. Blood began to spray from the beasts'' mouths, signifying that the dragon had the upper hand. However, the figure showed signs of disappearing, as the force of the energy driving it began to disappear. Feng Yun knew that he had to take the opportunity to strike while the beasts were distracted by the dragon.


    He held his sword by his side as he rushed forward to behead all of them at a frightening speed. Though the beasts were occupied with the dragon, they still noticed Feng Yun coming towards them with a mad killing intent. Even his eyes were filled with bloodlust.


    "DIE DIE DIE!"


    The beasts watched in horror as he drew nearer and nearer. The ape, bear and leopard knew that if they didn''t do something about the dragon, Feng Yun himself would kill them both. Instantly, their eyes all turned red with madness and they maneuvered their thick killing intent to break apart the dragon once and for all.


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    CRACK!


    The hellish dragon that had inspired such terror began to fall apart and shatter with the pressure of the killing intent in addition to the Yuan Energy. At the same time it shattered, Feng Yun had arrived at the location of the gigantic ape, who had sweat running down it''s face. Although it had just helped slay the dragon, in doing so it had exhausted a tremendous amount of energy and it had no time to react, and could only allow itself to be torn apart by Feng Yun''s sword.


    SLICE!


    The ape''s head fluttered through the air, blood flying from its tip and a grief-stricken face replaced it''s savage grin. Now, the previously all powerful beast was on the ground, headless. Feng Yun didn''t even pay a second thought to the corpse as he made his way toward the other beasts. Unfortunately, they had recovered faster than the ape and swatted Feng Yun away before he could defend.


    WHACK!


    Feng Yun was thrust backwards by an enormous palm attack by the bear and leopard combined. Blood sprayed from the boy''s mouth and he looked up, his cheeks looking slightly frail. He had lost quite the amount of blood from this battle and if he lost anymore, then it was possible that he would die. Normally, in this situation, a thirteen year old boy would be on the ground in tears, despairing and begging for his life, but no, not Feng Yun. In fact, the opposite happened.


    "HAHA! GOOD! KEEP AT IT! KEEP BLOODY WELL AT IT!"


    Feng Yun seemed to have gone insane. He picked himself up and a blood red light appeared in his eyes. He looked like an evil fiend at this point and killing intent practically rolled off of him in waves. In actuality, it wasn''t that he had gone insane. It''s just that he had found his former bloodthirsty personality once more. When he was in this state, there was absolutely nothing that could stop the carnage.


    "You''ve done it now. You''ve thoroughly pissed me off!!!" The remaining two beasts stepped back in horror as the blood soaked Feng Yun stepped forward. "What? You''re running? Now now, the fun''s just started!"


    He then proceeded to leap off the ground at an alarming speed, his figure utterly unable to be seen. The Cloudscale Evasion Arts had been powered up to the max, to the point where his speed was something the beasts couldn''t compete with. His sword gleamed brightly as he flew through the air. In a matter of seconds, he was right before the leopard. Reacting in shock, the leopard slashed its claw at Feng Yun in order to avoid the strike.


    "DIE!"


    In response to this, he didn''t even blink as he continued on his path. Feng Yun concentrated more energy into his sword and swung it downward with an even greater power than before. This was naturally because the killing intent on his side served to suppress the leopard''s strength and make the power of his strike greater.


    CHOP!


    The sword sliced cleanly through the leopard''s claw, which made it exclaim in pain and blood flowed freely from the wound. It''s combat capacity was now severely limited because of the deformation.


    "Off with your head!"


    Without giving it a moment''s worth of rest, Feng Yun sliced the sword through the leopard''s neck, severing the head completely. The leopard fell to the floor faster than it could form a reaction. The bear was stiff with shock as it watched as Feng Yun turned his violent gaze towards it as well.


    "It seems like you''re the last one! Since you were the first to come here, why don''t I make things a little more...appropriate."


    Feng Yun took one step forward and he covered the distance between himself and the bear instantly. The bear, in a frenzy, swiped its claws at him, but found that the boy was able to dodge every single one of them with ease.


    "Sword Blood Gravity!"


    The blood on Feng Yun''s body began to evaporate into mist, a bloody mist, and coagulated together to amplify the amount of gravity on the bear''s body. It found that it''s mobility had been severely limited and that it could hardly move at all. As it felt it''s own body pressing down into the ground, Feng Yun cackled evilly. He lifted his foot and pressed it down on the bear''s shoulder, it''s apparent weak spot.


    "RAWRRRR!"


    "I''m gonna give it to you straight. Since you''ve met me...you''re basically fucked." The bear stopped crying and fell silent. "But you know, everything has karma. And I...I am the messenger, who has come to reap your karma. I''m the bloody Slaughter Ghost."


    With that, Feng Yun sank his sword into the shoulder of the bear and watched as it screamed in pain. However, his face was completely expressionless as he watched the bear with an indifferent gaze. While the sword was implanted in the bear''s shoulder, he wriggled it inside to intensify the pain. The bear couldn''t take it and let out wretched screams of despair. After a while of this torturous behavior, Feng Yun decided to stop.


    "I think that''s enough. You''ve learned your lesson. Now die."


    With that, Feng Yun pierced the bear''s head with his sword and immediately retracted it, wiping off the blood and gore on it. He had been through a bloody battle, and had been injured heavily. However, he had gained some things from the fight. His battle power and combat experience had significantly increased and his analysis of his enemies'' weak spots grew. But there was one more thing that had come out of the battle that was extremely important. His coldness and ruthlessness had come back.


    The Slaughter Ghost had returned!

 The Cultivation Enhancement Pill

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    Feng Yun stood in between the three corpses and released all of his pent up killing intent in order to ward off other beasts that could possibly attempt to come over. With his current condition, there was no way that he could afford to fight any longer. Blood stains completely ruined his green robes and his eyes had a fiendish though tired glare to them. Panting heavily, sweat poured down his face and he trudged over towards the corpse of the ape.


    "That''s right. Fuck your mother and all your ancestors. I, have just ended your entire bloodline. Big mistake running into me! Hahaha, say hello to Yama for me in the Yellow Springs!" Now Feng Yun had gone delirious. He continued to blabber nonstop without an end and it was clear that he had gone insane. It was only until Warden shut him up did he calm down.


    "Boy, shut the fuck up and collect their goddamn souls. You insane idiot, calm down already. What the hell happened to you all of a sudden?!" Feng Yun was shaken by the sudden interruption and his evil expression sank. He had apparently registered Warden''s words and cooled down a bit. However, his body still emitted a fierce killing intent.


    "Sorry, I went crazy for a bit." Warden''s eyes twitched inside the Manual''s space. ''Crazy'' was a bit of an understatement for that kind of behavior.


    "What was that change in your aura?"


    "Hm, oh it was nothing. I just...found myself. Anyways, let''s collect the souls." Warden somewhat understood what Feng Yun''s words meant, but he had been quite frightened by the amount of killing intent that Feng Yun dispersed.


    ''Just how many people did he kill in his past life for there to be this much killing intent?'' Warden shook his head and kept silent.


    Calmly, Feng Yun summoned the Void Universal Manual and the black grimoire manifested out of nowhere, hovering above the corpse. He willed the book to open and instantly the pages flipped over until it reached an empty page. Then, with a little push of spiritual energy, Feng Yun willed the book to absorb the souls of the three corpses. The clear orbs flew out of their chests and traveled into the book, images representing them immediately forming.


    "Hmm, these souls are quite strong. I imagine that the constant slaughter had forged a great foundation for them and as such, the power of their souls was also incomparably strong. I wonder what kind of pills the manual would make if I fused all of their souls together." Feng Yun silently lamented to himself. Then, he willed himself to enter the space of the book.


    When he opened his eyes, a figure looking like a Demon Lord, curved horns on top of his head, and a muscular physique greeted him with a questioning glare.


    "I assume that you wish to transform the souls into pills?" Warden had his arms crossed and a slight frown appeared on his face as he looked over at Feng Yun for a long while. The boy scratched his head slightly as an awkward atmosphere drifted between them.


    "Yes, I would like the pills." Warden continued to stare at him and at this point, Feng Yun felt uncomfortable. "Are you perhaps interested in me? You know, Warden, I''m not really into guys. Especially demon looking people like you."


    "Who the fuck would be interested in you?" Warden slammed a fist onto Feng Yun''s head and the boy instantly yelled in surprise.


    "Why the hell did you do that?" Feng Yun cried out, but he wasn''t actually serious. He was just trying to get Warden''s attention to break the awkward silence. The man...or demon merely snorted and extended his hand outward. Three souls converged upon the space above his hand and twirled about erratically in response to the energy Warden injected into it. It seemed like they were in the process of fusion. All the while, Feng Yun watched with a fervent expression on his face. He was extremely fascinated towards these kinds of things.


    After a few moments of fusion, the three souls began to merge together and become one powerful soul. Vacuum like sounds were made as the final form emerged into fruition. The final soul was much larger than the original three and it emanated power. Even Feng Yun felt a bit of pressure from it.


    "Next is the pill formation process." Warden''s indifferent voice sounded out. This kind of pressure didn''t faze him at all.


    Suddenly, the large soul began to shrink at a fast pace, the power within it condensing and being shaped. Soon, the soul had solidified into a sphere like shape that was small enough to fit down your throat. The pill glowed bright yellow, as if it was made of a holy substance. It even looked like the color of Yuan Energy. Warden raised his eyebrows in surprise as he analyzed the functions of the pill he had created.


    "Hoh? A temporary cultivation enhancing pill? Truly not bad! These souls were actually powerful enough to forge a pill of some rarity." Feng Yun looked up and saw the surprised expression on Warden''s face. He asked hurriedly,


    "Cultivation Enhancement Pill?! Does it truly advance cultivation?"


    "Indeed. This pill is able to increase your cultivation level by three levels for approximately ten minutes. Pills like this are quite hard to forge, even for a high level master of medicine. Thus, their rarity is not small. However, though it is extremely useful, it also comes with drawbacks. After the ten minutes is used up, then you will not be able to move for an entire day."


    Feng Yun was shocked. An entire day of non movement. In a place like the Violet Slaughter Valley, a day of non-movement was akin to committing suicide. Any monster could rip apart your body if you showed even a moment of weakness. To use the pill here was impossible. Feng Yun shook his head as he realized this.


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    "Well, this pill is quite useful. However, to use it here is tantamount to suicide. I''ll somehow find a way to use it somewhere else." Feng Yun whispered to himself. Then he looked over at Warden and expressed his gratitude.


    "Thanks for the pill." Warden shook his head and waved him away.


    [Lol, this sounds like something a guy who wants drugs would say]


    Feng Yun exited the manual and looked over at the corpses and his own body. Most of his clothes were covered in blood but there were still areas of green that could be easily discerned.


    "This won''t do. I''m much too easy to be spotted. I need to find a way to cover up myself." If he continued to wear these kinds of attire, then he wouldn''t be able to survive the next two months.


    Gazing around his surroundings, he received a spark of inspiration. Summoning his sword, he quickly chopped off lots of leaves and grass colored violet and compiled them in a pile. Then, he pressed down upon them with his fist covered in Yuan Energy and flattened the grass and leaves until it became a thick violet paste.


    Before the paste could dry into the ground, Feng Yun took the paste and began to spread it around his clothes, covering every inch of it without fail. He made tiger stripes made out of violet paste on his cheeks to make his face slightly violet as well. At the end, every inch of his body was covered in violet, excluding his face. Looking down at himself he whispered,


    "This should do. I''ll be able to hide out of plain sight easier thanks to this. Now I can hunt without fear of being spotted." Feng Yun cackled evilly to himself as he thought of all the blood he would make rain in this valley. He didn''t forget to collect the hearts of the beasts and ruthlessly tore into their bodies. He walked off, planning of the killing methods he would employ. The change in his personality was now extremely visible.


    Another month passed by as Feng Yun continued to kill beasts easier than ever. His reputation inside the forest began to steadily rise as he slaughtered countless beasts. Many beasts would become afraid of him the moment he released his killing intent. All the life and death battle he encountered forged his cultivation to become stronger and stronger, making his natural abilities nearly unstoppable.


    At the current point of time, he was crouched on the branch of a tree and watched intently, his killing intent masked perfectly. In his hand was a small wooden crossbow colored violet and a single arrow inside it. If an expert were to survey it carefully, they would see that the arrow inside had a very peculiar gleam to it, and a laced liquid. The liquid was green in color and had a dangerous aura to it.


    He stared at the ground before him from a high altitude and narrowed his eyes when he found his target. A large wolf lay down, chewing a piece of meat from a deceased carnivore. The wolf was absolutely oblivious to Feng Yun''s presence but it still maintained a cautious disposition.


    "Target''s in sight. Ready...aim...fire!" Feng Yun aimed the crossbow at the violet wolf and fired, the bolt flying quickly straight into the wolf''s body. The wolf had detected the bolt but it was too late to stop it. The bolt landed squarely in it''s chest, and blood immediately shot out of the new wound. The wolf gave out a cry before shaking its body to remove the bolt. With its vigorous movement, the bolt flew out and blood flowed freely. Feng Yun leaped down from the tree to meet his foe.


    The wolf snarled at him, killing intent surrounding his body. Feng Yun stared calmly as the wolf prepared to strike. He didn''t even summon his sword. When the wolf balanced itself on it''s hind legs to balance the footing, it suddenly released a mouthful of blood from it''s mouth. It''s face turned pale and it''s intestines felt like they were going to explode. Feng Yun stared indifferently at the wolf as it spasmed on the ground. Blood flew out of it''s mouth one after another.


    "Looks like the Nematode Body-Ripping Poison is working better than I thought it would. Knowing the effect of the poison, you should die in about five minutes. I have the antidote, but you won''t be able to get it."


    The wolf stared venomously at Feng Yun as he strode forward. The Nematode Body-Ripping Poison was something he had collected from the corpse of a violet frog with the cultivation of the Eighth Layer of the Xiantian Realm. It was extraordinarily powerful and its poison could burn through objects. If used on another person or beast, it would absolutely tear them apart internally. Feng Yun didn''t wait for five minutes and instead directly slit the wolf''s throat with his sword and collected it''s heart and soul.


    Gazing at the body of the dead wolf, Feng Yun pondered what to do next. He had remained in the outer portions of the Violet Slaughter Valley for about two months now and had collected over two-hundred hearts. He was near the quota for the amount of beast hearts he was to bring in and the beasts of the outer portions were becoming too easy to kill. He needed a challenge and had learned that most of the strong beasts resided at the depths of the valley.


    "I''m done with this place. I need a real challenge. Perhaps the inner valley might be a good idea." Feng Yun pondered for a bit and then realized that he would grow stronger substantially only if he entered the inner valley. He gazed at the path leading to the inner valley.


    "Hm, well then. Let''s see what kind of place it is." Feng Yun grinned to himself as he walked along the path.

 Tyrannical Cave Lion

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    Feng Yun walked along the path with vigilance and paid attention to every single thing that happened around him. Surprisingly, he sensed less beasts as he continued along the path. Their auras dimmed continuously until he finally couldn''t sense them.


    ''As I thought, the inner valley has less beasts than the outside. But that means that this is where the stronger ones are.''


    Knowing this, he secretly felt excitement and a lust for battle arose from within him. However, he quickly made himself calm as he realized he would need to be extra careful around this place. Though he himself was already quite powerful, he knew too little about the areas in the inner valley. He couldn''t act without intelligence. That was a rule that he exacted upon himself.


    For now, he would only have to pick his battles wisely and put thought into all of his actions. As he went down the path, the violet color of the surroundings that he was so used to, actually began to turn a little darker. It seemed much darker in this area than in the previous area. Feng Yun felt the grass and plants on the trees and saw in shock as the plants disintegrated without much force at all!


    "Why is the environment here so brittle? This couldn''t be the result of killing intent and battle, could it?"


    Feng Yun felt apprehensive towards the path that lay ahead of him now. If the killing intent displayed by beasts was enough to erode the environment, then what kind of strength did they actually possess?


    "No...I must not be afraid. No matter who it is or what cultivation they have, it is up to fate to decide whether I live or die. I must be fearless in the face of challenge."


    Feng Yun steeled his resolve with words and walked forward on the path once more. However, he wasn''t that afraid. His escaping abilities had reached a terrifying level and if he encountered danger that could potentially harm him, he was confident in escaping with his life intact albeit with a few injuries.


    As he continued on the path, he finally the saw the end of the path. The moment he stepped off of it, the killing intent of the several beasts who resided in the forest pressed down on him with an unbearable pressure. It took Feng Yun by surprise but he wasn''t weak. Putting on a smile he coldly stated,


    "This much killing intent isn''t enough to harm me! None of you know how many people I have killed in my previous life and this one!" With a bit of effort, he stood up and assaulted the opposition with his own killing intent, suppressing them considerably.


    However, he was still quite shocked. The amount of killing intent that these beasts had amassed was certainly nothing small. Feng Yun walked forward through the forest, on high alert, and his sword already brandished. He kept his own killing intent controlled so that no one would be able to identify him quickly. As he progressed through the darkened Violet Slaughter Valley, he couldn''t help but get an eerie feeling.


    Even after several hours had passed, he still hadn''t encountered a single beast. There was something wrong with the setting. Even IF the beasts here were supposed to be lesser than the outer valley, they shouldn''t be non-existent right? Otherwise, why would the beasts from the outer valley not move into this place? There had to be something so powerful that it was keeping them away.


    ''If that''s the case, then I really should be careful around here. This may be the resting grounds of a Tyrant or Truth realm beast. I absolutely cannot provoke such a thing. However, as long as I don''t go looking for it, I should be fine.''


    Feng Yun steeled himself and moved on. After a long while, a sharp tuft of violet fur emerged into his line of sight. He reacted quickly, moving near a bush and hiding immediately. His eyes narrowed as he tried to make out the distinct shape through the undergrowth. There it was, as Feng Yun had suspected, a violet tiger, bent down over a carcass.


    The tiger had it''s teeth buried into the flesh of a violet deer, wildly tearing at it like a demon. It seemed to have forgotten about guarding itself and focused only on devouring it''s prey. The tiger had blood red eyes that could overpower a normal cultivator with but a stare.


    The smell of death wafted over to Feng Yun''s area where he analyzed the situation. The tiger had most likely just executed another animal and chosen to eat it in this area. Beasts in the Violet Slaughter Valley wouldn''t generally eat their prey in the same area they caught it because the body''s odor would inevitably draw more powerful beasts in to steal the prey. Therefore, they had to move to a more secluded and secure location to truly eat without having to keep their guard up.


    ''This stupid tiger must have thought that since this area is so empty, there would be no one to disturb his meal time. And he''s let his guard down as well! Unfortunately, this one shall gladly extract your heart!''


    Feng Yun didn''t immediately attack. He knew that taking on beasts at this part of the forest wasn''t a simple matter and that his cultivation was quite low, even if he could fight against opponents three levels higher than himself. These beasts relied on the power of bloodlust and slaughter to win their battles. Feng Yun would have to use every trick up his sleeve to win the fight.


    Quietly, he took out his crossbow and loaded one of his poisoned arrows within it. The Nematode Body Ripping Poison was extremely useful in weakening the opponent''s defenses and if the beast or man wasn''t strong enough, then they would most likely die. Feng Yun didn''t think that the poison would kill the tiger, but he knew that the effects would certainly be unpleasant.


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    Aiming the crossbow at the tiger, he disguised his killing intent as much as possible. A cold light and savagery flickered in his eyes. Another kill, another heart.


    "Hehe, die you stupid tiger." He whispered and fired the bolt at the tiger''s head.


    The arrow sailed through the air and was on a straight course for the tiger''s head, but something unexpected happened. The tiger''s eyes flashed with boiling hot killing intent and it sensed the arrow almost the exact second that it was shot. Surprise flickered in its eyes, but its reflexes also activated with the adrenaline coursing through its veins.


    It leaped to the side, the arrow merely grazing it''s shoulder. Unfortunately, Feng Yun had applied poison to the tip of the arrows and the sides of them were merely sharp. The arrow only caused a slight wound to appear on the tiger''s shoulder. Blood trickled out but no pain was felt by the tiger. Only a burning rage.


    "ROARRR!"


    "Well then, I didn''t quite expect that to happen," Feng Yun stood up his eyebrows raised. "Stupid tiger, you have pretty damn good reflexes, I''ll tell you that."


    The tiger looked at its new opponent with rage burning all over. It''s killing intent had begun to unleash and attempted to overpower Feng Yun. The latter didn''t feel much pressure, but his expression was somewhat grim. He truly hadn''t expected the radar on the beasts to be this powerful, even when they were eating.


    "Well, nothing to it. Just have to kill you. Give me your heart!" Feng Yun acted first, his sword dancing through the wind as he chopped at the beast with his full power.


    The tiger roared and swept the sword with its claw. The two forces clashed and neither side was losing out to the other. In fact, the tiger seemed to dominate the battle.


    "Tch, you''re quite strong, stupid tiger!" Upon saying this, Feng Yun activated his martial skills.


    Raiding Thunder Palm!


    The powerful Yuan Energy fist lashed out at the tiger''s defenses, nearly penetrating through all of them. The tiger leaped back with surprise and its eyes instantly narrowed. It immediately reevaluated its opponent with more caution, pacing back and forth. Feng Yun calmly looked at the tiger''s movements, analyzing everything that it did. The tiger wasn''t dumb. It had fought many battles before and had extricated itself out of many dangerous situations. It would be quite tough to kill.


    "I don''t believe that you will not die today!"


    Feng Yun activated his dragon skill, his defensive and offensive abilities multiplying. Utilizing the Wind Transferrer ability, he was able to catch the tiger by surprise, arriving at its side in an instant. The tiger tried to make some distance between them, leaping backward, but Feng Yun was relentless. Now that he had gotten his opponent flustered, he had to take advantage of the moment. Instantly, he lashed out with a kick to the abdomen, throwing the tiger several meters away.


    Before the tiger could recover, Feng Yun brought his sword back and threw it with all of his strength, aiming at the tiger''s head. The sword flew in a straight line with perfect accuracy but the tiger''s reflexes were still superior. It swerved its head to dodge the sword, which impaled the tree that the tiger was lying against. Fear flashed in the tiger''s eyes.


    It suddenly realized that it the fight were to continue, then it would undoubtedly die. It had been through enough battle situations to judge when there was a battle it could not win. The tiger rose to its feet and frantically began to run away with all of its speed focused on escape. Feng Yun stood there blankly for a moment, before realizing that the tiger was trying to run.


    "AH! Wait for me! You bastard, don''t run away without dying to my sword!" Feng Yun burst through the forest as well, chasing after the tiger. He followed the animal''s movements closely and was careful not to lose it.


    After an hour of chasing, the tiger had become anxious. The human chasing it just would not give up and seemed intent on ripping it apart. It secretly lamented to itself about the amount of bad luck it had. The tiger continued to run but Feng Yun was steadily getting closer.


    Suddenly, the two burst into an open clearing. A cave was present in the center of the clearing, its mouth as wide as a small hill. The tiger didn''t even think and entered the cave without a second thought. It was much to scared to contemplate the consequences.


    Feng Yun however stopped chasing the moment he saw the cave. He was paying more attention to the cave than the tiger had been and could instantly see that it wasn''t as it seemed at all.


    ''The last time I entered a mysterious cave, a Tyrant realm beast tried to kill me. Could this be the resting place of one of those beasts? If so, I need to get out of here. Screw the tiger!''


    Just as he was about to flee the scene, the sound of bones being crunched echoed though the clearing. Feng Yun looked backward and saw a ferocious beast walking out of the cave, with a smaller figure in its mouth. The beast was over fifty meters tall and explosive killing intent surged from its nostrils, which sucked in a huge amount of air. The beast had a large mane of unkempt hair and blood leaked from it''s mouth.


    The beast was a freaking lion!


    The gigantic lion held a corpse inside its mouth. It had a desperate expression on its face, and the look of horror stayed forever present on it, even after death.


    ''The tiger!''


    The lion chewed through the tiger''s corpse like tofu, not even paying any attention to Feng Yun. The boy was transfixed in place. His body wouldn''t move for some reason.


    ''Not good. Not good at all! I need to hide...now!''


    Feng Yun calmed himself down and leaped towards a bush of violet plants, not daring to make a single movement. The lion finished chewing and swallowing the tiger after a minute and looked around. A vicious grin suddenly appeared on its face as a deep and commanding voice was let out.


    "I smell your fear. I smell the blood pounding in your veins. I smell...the emotion and life that you live upon. Human, you trespassed on my grounds. I hope that you taste better than that tiger." Then, the lion''s killing intent exploded forth without limits.

 Miraculous Escape

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    Feng Yun''s body chilled upon hearing those words. The lion''s words...were directed towards him? The terrifying beast sniffed the air, as if trying to catch the scent of prey.


    "Human, you cannot hide from me. Either give yourself for a quick death or face a much more...painful approach." The lion was extremely casual and smiled, seeming as if it was playing with Feng Yun.


    ''That thing''s probably already discovered me. I need to find a way to get out of here, and fast!''


    "Warden", he mentally sent. "I''ve been found. What should I do?"


    Soon, enough the voice of the creature was sent back.


    "Well, this beast possesses the strength of a Tyrant realm beast from what I can sense. Oh, and it''s pretty low level too!"


    "What do you mean ''pretty low level''?!"


    "Around the 2nd Layer. With your strength alone, escaping this guy isn''t possible."


    "Then how can I escape?"


    "At this point in time, there''s no choice but to use that pill."


    "NO!" Feng Yun retorted. "That thing only works for ten minutes and the drawbacks are too huge. I''ll be immobile for ten minutes! Not only that, the enhancement pill only boosts my cultivation by three levels. How can I evade a Tyrant realm beast like with that!"


    "Calm down boy. If you take it, your strength will soar to the Xiantian 8th Layer. In addition, your abilities make your strength to become comparable to opponents another three levels higher. With the assistance of the Soul Bone Artifact, you have a chance at escaping. Once you''ve escaped, you have to find a spot to hide for a day." Feng Yun contemplated the decision. He didn''t like it, but it was the only way. Desperate times call for desperate measures.


    "Alright, we''ll do it. But we need to act fast."


    "HUUUUUMANNNNN!" The lion called out in a childish voice. "I''m getting impatient. Hand over your life...or I''ll come for you myself."


    "Damn kitty, I''m not sticking around any longer to wait for you." As he said this, Feng Yun leaped from the undergrowth and sprinted backwards without looking back, his efforts completely focused on escape. The lion stared blankly for a moment before chuckling to itself.


    "So you chose the hard way. Well then, let the hunt begin!" Then, it too leaped into the air and ran after Feng Yun, the muscles in its legs making powerful strides. It''s movements seemed to be effortless and casual, as if it could catch its prey anytime.


    Feng Yun looked back and could clearly see the beast chasing him with an excited glint in its eyes. It was actually enjoying the chase! With a grim expression, he summoned the bright yellow pill that glowed with a great power. A moment of hesitance flashed in his eyes, but he steeled his resolve and forced it down his throat. Upon doing so the ball was rapidly disassembled in his dantian until it was a large stream of potent Yuan Energy flowing into his dantian. The constant stream of energy provided enough for him to break through through the following layers.


    BOOM!


    Xiantian 6th Layer!


    BOOM!


    Xiantian 7th Layer!


    BOOM!


    Xiantian 8th Layer!


    The holy glow around Feng Yun''s body continued to grow and grow until it reached an unstoppable amount. Faint lightning like flashes appeared in his eyes and the feeling of immense power flooded his veins. The feeling was completely unlike that of the 5th Layer. He felt incredible and as if nothing could stop him. However, he also received a feeling deep within his dantian. He could sense clearly that the power that he had miraculously gained was only temporary and would not last long. He had to hurry.


    The lion stared as the holy glow around Feng Yun maximized to the point where he made several breakthroughs. The lion felt extremely surprised. Three breakthroughs in an instant? Simply impossible...


    "...unless this boy took a Cultivation Enhancement Pill!"


    "Haha boy, never would I have thought that you would have such rare possessions on you. I wonder...what other things do you have?" The lion felt motivated now that he had seen the pill. These types of pills were quite rare. If Feng Yun had something like this, then it probably meant he had other treasures as well. Clearly, the lion wanted those treasures.


    "Go fuck yourself," Feng Yun retorted. He immediately sped up his pace, traversing many kilometers in an instant. The lion narrowed its eyes and pursued, this time putting in more effort.


    "BOOOOYYYY! I''ll give you a deal. If you hand over the treasures that are in your possession, then I may consider sparing your life." Feng Yun didn''t even hesitate to refuse.


    "Ah go to hell. You want my treasures...over my dead body!"


    The lion''s expression turned slightly ugly as he said,


    "So be it."


    Suddenly, it began to accelerate, and it was getting closer and closer to Feng Yun''s body. The boy didn''t even flinch when he saw it and merely thought that it was normal. In addition to the increase in speed, the lion released violent killing energies towards Feng Yun, which were clearly nothing to underestimate.


    Falling Heavens Wings!


    The artifact that had merged with Feng Yun''s body had now been released the azure gold feathers flying through the wind. He leaped into the air and flew at an extremely quick pace, dodging the energy attacks that the lion threw at him. The wings also manifested an enormous pressure onto the lion''s body, causing him to slow down slightly.


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    "What is this pressure?" the lion lamented. "Could those wings be...a Soul Bone Artifact?!"


    The lion was shocked to see such a rare treasure appearing on Feng Yun''s body. However, it quickly recovered from its shock and analyzed the object.


    "Such power, it''s clearly high level! If I were to use this artifact, wouldn''t my strength soar by many times? I must have it!"


    The lion was now using its full power to chase after Feng Yun and had a greedy glint in its eyes. It no longer decided to play around upon seeing the treasure. Feng Yun sighed as he realized this. He utilized the Yuan Energy in his body to utilize the Cloudscale Sect Evasion Arts to increase his speed. He was able to put some distance between them but the lion showed no signs of giving up.


    "Damn lion, don''t you ever give up." Feng Yun was quite exasperated. They had already reached the outer portions of the Violet Slaughter Valley and had attracted the attention of a multitude of beasts.


    "Kid, you need to find a place to rest fast. Your time has almost run out. Find a way to distract him."


    "Easier said than done."


    Feng Yun turned around while hovering in midair and conjured up as much Yuan Energy as he could muster, concentrating it into his wings. Then, the energy turned into five azure orbs of enormous power.


    Five Azure Pillar Strike!


    The orbs transformed into linear beams of azure light that shot straight at the lion''s body. It stared at the approaching beams in contemplation.


    "Hmph, the power of the Soul Bone Artifact may be high, but it isn''t enough to break through my defenses!" The lion didn''t even flinch as the beams were about to attack it.


    "Oh I''m aware of that. But let''s see whether this will puncture that thick hide of yours." Feng Yun''s hand exploded into black aura that flooded his entire body. He raised his palm towards the lion and a beam of blackness accompanied the azure pillars in the attack.


    The lion had no time to react and was violently assaulted by the Void aura and the azure pillar strike. The azure pillars were able to deal some damage to his skin, but it wasn''t a lot. The Void Element however really scared him.


    "W-What the hell is this thing?!" The lion squirmed and slapped its own skin as it tried to get rid of the black aura that was trying to erode its body. The lion felt like his organs were being forcibly torn apart and his skin was peeling. It was actually in pain. The lion quickly utilized all of its power to try and disperse the black devouring aura.


    However, when it was busy trying to disperse the Void Element, it had forgotten completely about Feng Yun. The spot where he once was, was now empty. After a while, the lion had been able to force most of the blackness out of his body. However, it was in a nasty shape now. Pieces of flesh were torn off and formed scars on its body. Its face wasn''t clean anymore and numerous slashes were apparent.


    "I''ve gotten most of it out of my system. Now, boy, I''m going to kill y---" The lion stared in shock as he realized that Feng Yun wasn''t there at all. The boy had actually escaped when he wasn''t looking. The lion''s face turned red with anger as he roared with wrath.


    "BOYYYYYY!!!!! YOU BASTARD!!! I''LL FIND YOU ONE DAY...AND I WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE A LIVING NIGHTMARE!" The roars of the lion had shattered the nervous systems of many beasts unfortunate enough to be in the area and flattened forests. But the lion was the one who suffered the most. Pissed off and angry, it tried to sense Feng Yun''s presence but there was nothing. With a venomous glare at the forest, the lion left the area back to its cave.


    Feng Yun flew fast, his wings flapping uncontrollably. He had evaded the cave lion, which was a good thing. However, now he was stuck in a predicament. In about a minute, his body would become immobile and he would stay like that for an entire day. Feng Yun could already feel some of his bones becoming stiff. He needed to find a place to rest.


    Looking over the area carefully, he tried to keep a lookout for caves or secluded areas to rest in. He rushed frantically to find a place as the seconds were slowly ticking down. Suddenly, he spotted a small silent area, that was separated from the others. There was heavy bushes and undergrowth as well as a few large boulders.


    ''Found it!''


    Feng Yun immediately flew down to the area and landed himself next to the boulders. Working with extreme speed, he broke the boulders apart, laying the pieces against a wall and intersected them, forming something like a hole. The hole was not too big, but it was enough to house his own body. He made the makeshift igloo seem like a natural formation, such that some beasts would not think of it as inconspicuous and find him. Quickly, Feng Yun hid himself inside the ''igloo'' and closed the hole off with another boulder.


    Only a few seconds left.


    Feng Yun could feel his bones stiffening and it creaking. His body felt like being put to sleep. A faint numbness arose from within him. Acting quickly and with perseverance, Feng Yun used his last seconds to apply an ointment on him that would make his scent unnoticeable. At the exact moment that he applied it, his body collapsed onto the hard soil. He could not feel any part of his body anymore. However, he had set up the precautions so he hoped that everything would turn out okay. Still, there were many things that could happen that could compromise his safety.


    ''I''m gonna be stuck in here for a while. Might as well get comfy.''


    Then, he drifted off to a deep slumber, not daring to make any noises with his loud breathing, for fear of alerting something.

 The Last Month of the Challenge

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    For an entire twenty-four hours, Feng Yun was immobile and unable to defend himself in the slightest. However, with the preparation he had done beforehand, there was very little danger.


    Number one, he had placed himself in an inconspicuous environment such that no intelligent beast would notice that it was man-made.


    Number two, he had applied an ointment that masked his scent all over most of his body to cover up the stench of blood and his flesh.


    With those factors, he was able to survive the entire day without having to worry about snooping beasts. The day progressed and night passed by. Soon, the hour at which he would awaken came.


    A beast came into the clearing that he was located in, its body calmly walking around while grazing. It hadn''t even noticed the rock formation that had hid a young boy. The beast was a large boar, two firm ivory tusks sticking out of its nose and a powerful muscular body that could mow down a predator. In its eyes was a cautious glow that it had developed after years of surviving in the forest. Just this once the boar let its guard down because it had sensed that there was no one following it.


    The boar continued grazing for a while before deciding that it wanted to rest and digest its food. The boar looked around and saw a rock formation that looked like it could hold its full body. The boar walked over and rested its body against the boulder. Just as it did so, a slight shudder could be felt from the rock''s interior. Curious, the boar widened its eyes and listened closely.


    The shudders gradually became violent and made resting on the boulder nearly impossible for the boar. It quickly rose to its feet in an instant, its killing intent flaring and its senses peaked. The boar stood facing opposite the shaking boulder, its posture arranged into a charging position. It waited restlessly for the cause to identify itself.


    Suddenly, the top of the rock formation burst apart as a fist broke through and stuck itself in the air. The boar stared at the hand in surprise. That was because the hand resembled that of a human. The hand was covered in soft and jade like skin with some gravel from the rock. Soon, the rocks began shaking once more and the rest of the human broke through the boulder ceiling.


    Feng Yun stood there on top of the rock, staring at the sky in contemplation. He looked at his body, and saw the large amount of gravel and sand falling from his clothes. Then, he stared at the boar, which contemplated his existence to be worth killing or not. Feng Yun looked away, not even paying any attention to the boar.


    "Hmm, looks like the backlash time is up. I should be able to move at my normal speed now."


    Feng Yun stretched his arms and legs and smiled to himself when he saw that his body was recovering from the period of immobility. However, he still felt slightly stiff. Looking at the boar, he had a sudden idea.


    "Hmm, this boar should be good for getting rid of my stiffness. Plus, I''m hungry. I want pork for breakfast!"


    Feng Yun stared at the pig with hungry eyes filled with bloodlust. The boar instantly felt a small fear crawling up its skin. The stare that Feng Yun was giving it was one filled with hunger. Finally, it could handle the urge no longer and charged forward, attempting to spear Feng Yun through the chest.


    "Thanks for the meal!"


    Feng Yun summoned his sword and waited for the boar to approach him. Then, when it was only a few feet away, he unleashed a flurry of attacks. His sword danced at a speed that his opponent couldn''t comprehend and thus the boar became easily confused. The charge that had started out extremely terrifying now seemed somewhat trivial compared to the magnitude of Feng Yun''s strength.


    When the boar had stopped its charge, Feng Yun chose that moment to act. His body instantly became illusory and his sword nearly invisible. The boar stopped charging and looked around for Feng Yun''s figure. It could not kill him when it couldn''t see him.


    "Right next to you!"


    Feng Yun''s voice appeared approximately a foot away from the boar and it tried to look towards him but was already too late. Feng Yun waved the Overlord Heaven Piercer at the boar''s body, making a clean cut at its neck.


    SCHIIIICK!


    A small spurt of blood flew out of the boar''s neck as it''s eyes rolled back into into its sockets and its body collapsed, the blood no longer pumping through its veins. Feng Yun landed on the ground and walked forward to harvest the meat, heart and soul from the beast. He nodded with satisfaction when he saw the corpse. It was a clean kill, one he would be proud of.


    When you killed the beast, you didn''t want to mess up the meat. Preferably, an incision at the neck would do the trick and then you could harvest the meat without messiness. That was a rule for hunting that Feng Yun had set for himself. Only if absolutely necessary would be have to make things messy.


    The soul flew into the Void Universal Manual when he summoned it and he placed the heart into his storage. As for the meat, Feng Yun skinned it and cut apart the meat into squares. Then, with little effort, he started a fire and began to roast the meat. He wasn''t afraid that the fire would attract beasts. This was a fairly secluded area and most beasts wouldn''t travel here. There wasn''t enough meat. In addition, Feng Yun''s strength had risen exponentially since he had first entered the forest. Most of the beasts here could be easily handled by him. After all, his strength rivaled that of a Xiantian Realm 8th Layer cultivator.


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    After a while, the meat had finished roasting and Feng Yun had begun to devour the food hungrily. Normally, cultivators could go several weeks to even months without food, but some enjoyed it as a delicacy and simple pleasure. Feng Yun for some reason felt very hungry and wanted to gobble up as much food as possible.


    In the span of a few short minutes, all of the meat from the boar was finished and digested in his stomach. The boar''s body was incredibly large so it was a wonder how he could finish it so fast.


    "Ah, that was quite satisfying. Now, I should go back to harvesting more beast hearts. I still require some more before fulfilling Master''s requirement."


    Feng Yun looked in the direction of the inner valley, and then remembered what had happened the last time he went there. There was no beasts there, only a beast.


    "I imagine that if I go there again, that fellow certainly won''t spare me," Feng Yun lamented. Indeed, he had thoroughly enraged the Cave Lion in their last encounter. Furthermore, it had a greedy heart. Even if it wasn''t mad at Feng Yun, it would still want to collect his Falling Heavens Wings.


    ''There''s no need for me to get myself killed by going there. I will stay here on the outside and kill until I have met the requirement.''


    Feng Yun resolved himself to follow this rule and stomped his foot over the fire, eradicating it completely. Then, he walked off towards the areas where the amount of beasts were most densest.


    In the last month of the challenge, Feng Yun worked especially hard in order to refine his techniques and skill and even advanced in cultivation thanks to the Universal Bindings Technique. Furthermore, he had long fulfilled the requirement for three-hundred beast hearts and the hearts were all stored in a interspatial bag. During the time of the last month, he expanded his killing intent, causing his aura to become that of a great demonic being and whenever beasts came into contact with him, they would feel the pressure of the amount of people and beasts that he had killed.


    There was no doubt about it that Feng Yun had experienced a great improvement by living in the Violet Slaughter Valley. Without the harsh environment, perhaps his progress may have been somewhat slower. He was ruthless to his foes and none could stand in his way. Blood became one of the most common things he saw after living in the valley for so long.


    Now, Feng Yun walked towards the meeting location where Bei Luo would pick him up. His expression was that of great tranquility despite walking so openly in the violet grass. Any beast could see him if he was strolling like that. Unless the beasts were stupid, anyone could recognize his figure. However, it wasn''t that the beasts were stupid, it was just that Feng Yun was too strong. None of them were even willing to bar his path.


    Soon, he reached the base of the mountain where Bei Luo had dropped him off and sat silently on the branch of a tree, his body circulating the Universal Binding Technique. He felt at peace when he was surrounded by the several planets of the universe. It had a magical and calming effect upon the user that would make them enter a meditative Nirvana-like state where they would be impervious to external distractions and sounds. Feng Yun had entered that state while sleeping on the tree branch.


    Just a few minutes after Feng Yun sat, a gust of wind shook the ground and a great pressure descended upon the earth. Bei Luo''s ape like figure found its way to the ground and stood there, surveying his surroundings.


    "Hmm, Junior Apprentice Brother, where are you? Did you finish the challenge?"


    He then looked up and saw Feng Yun''s handsome figure frivolously loitering about, his sleep clearly not disturbed by Bei Luo''s powerful entrance. Bei Luo stared with interest as he witnessed Feng Yun''s body emanate a type of holy glow that would normally never be found in another person''s body.


    "Wow, Junior Apprentice Brother seems to have entered an incredibly profound state. What powerful cultivation technique does he practice to be able to do this?"


    Feng Yun continued like this for another few hours, and as time passed, his aura became increasingly stable. Soon, he opened his beautiful pupils and saw Bei Luo on the ground staring at him with a smile on his face.


    "You''ve woken up, Junior Apprentice Brother. Was your stay at the Violet Slaughter Valley satisfactory?" Bei Luo joked around but he was surprised to hear Feng Yun''s earnest approval.


    "It was incredibly satisfactory. I gained much from this challenge that Master gave me!" As he said this, he released over fifty percent of his killing intent into the air, the energy so powerful that it could make the leaves in the violet trees wither.


    "WHAT?!" Bei Luo stared, agape with shock as he processed the magnitude of the killing intent in his brain.


    ''So much killing intent! I dare say that it surpasses my own. Just how many beings did he actually slay?''


    "Junior Apprentice Brother, your power has truly grown to unimaginable heights. I, your Elder Brother, am very proud. Seeing this power of yours, you should have completed the challenge correct?"


    Feng Yun nodded his head with confirmation and took out his gigantic bag of hearts. Bei Luo stared in shock for a moment before resuming his calm appearance.


    "Haha, I knew you could do it. Uncle Dai will definitely be pleased with your progress. Come come come, I shall bring you to him immediately." Bei Luo laughed and grabbed a hold of Feng Yun''s hand. Then, he grasped it tight and shot off into the air with him in tow. They both traveled back towards the Black Death Palace...where Feng Yun''s Master would be waiting.

 The Start of Training

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    In the span of a few minutes, Bei Luo and Feng Yun arrived at the Black Death Palace. The area had remained virtually unchanged since the last time he had been there, and Feng Yun remembered everything about it clearly. The two figures landed on the ground softly and walked through the golden entrance. They approached the great gate, which did not hesitate to let them in.


    Soon, they reached the throne room, where Dai Tian lay on the cushion, sleeping soundly. Feng Yun and Bei Luo walked over and knelt in a respectful position, all the while keeping their eyes on him. The snake did not even make a sound for an entire five minutes as it was still sleeping.


    ''This Master of mine, he really loves to sleep doesn''t he?''


    "Uncle Dai has slept for a couple thousand years straight. He''s gotten used to the feeling." As if he could read Feng Yun''s mind, Bei Luo replied.


    Inwardly Feng Yun thought, ''A couple thousand years?! Who is crazy enough to use that much time just for sleeping? There must have been a reason''.


    "Feng Yun, you''ve returned from the Violet Slaughter Valley? Welcome back." Rustling about, Dai Tian lifted his head up drowsily and looked at Feng Yun with kind eyes. At the same time, a curious glint drifted within them. He was anxious to know about his disciple''s improvement.


    "Master, I have completed the challenge that you assigned to me and have improved my strength greatly. Please verify!" Feng Yun smiled brilliantly and produced a large interspatial bag from his Void Universal Manual. The bag dropped to the floor from the ground and made a loud sound.


    THUDDDD!


    The impact of the bag hitting the floor was enough to make the pillars that held the palace together vibrate with enthusiasm. Bei Luo stared blankly for a moment before his mouth dropped down in expectancy. Dai Tian could tell already tell that his disciple had not disappointed him even before the bag had hit the floor.


    "Good. I knew you would succeed. Now, let us see how much effort you truly put in." He used his abilities to sense the objects inside the bag and was able to instantly tell how many beast hearts were in it.


    "100!"


    "200!"


    Bei Luo grew incomparably excited as the number rose higher and higher. Dai Tian nodded with approval and announced the next number.


    "300! Feng Yun, congratulations, you have completed the challenge."


    Now, at this point, Feng Yun had already completed the challenge. The two beasts stared at him with approval. Bei Luo had a look of joy and pride on his face. Dai Tian merely smiled. However, Feng Yun wasn''t done yet.


    "Master, it isn''t over yet. Look inside, there are still more!" Dai Tian looked back to the bag and saw that he was indeed correct. There were still more beast hearts inside, and the number wasn''t small. Dai Tian looked up with shock at Feng Yun and couldn''t help but exclaim,


    "You little devil! Just how many did you slay?!"


    "Count and you''ll know." Feng Yun smiled and allowed Dai Tian to inspect. The snake narrowed his eyes and announced the next numbers.


    "320!"


    "340!"


    "360!"


    ...


    "400!"


    "420!"


    Dai Tian and Bei Luo had their mouths agape with shock. The little one that was only a thirteen year old actually killed 420 beasts! This was absolutely phenomenal. When Bei Luo took the trial, he was lucky to even barely get to 300. But Feng Yun completely blew that number down. Furthermore, he did it in the span of only three months and with an inferior cultivation.


    A freaking demon!


    "Feng Yun...what the hell?" Dai Tian looked over at his disciple for an explanation and Feng Yun put on a casual smile, as if he had expected it all to happen.


    "Master, I finished the trial around the beginning of the third month. After that, I sort of went on killing spree just to increase my killing intent." He scratched the back of his head, slightly embarrassed. "Plus, I thought that as your disciple, I should go above and beyond any task that you give me."


    "Y-You...what level of power have you reached exactly?" Dai Tian was filled with questions and managed to stutter through his forked tongue.


    "Xiantian Realm 6th Layer. I am pretty close to the peak of it though. I''ll probably be able to break through the 7th Layer in a couple months if I don''t focus primarily on cultivation. If I do, well then I may be able to go higher." Dai Tian nodded his head as he inspected his disciple''s body.


    "Extraordinary! You truly have gone above and beyond my expectations. I, Dai Tian am proud to be your teacher."


    "Thank you Master, but it''s not just my cultivation that''s grown." As he said this, a boundless killing energy was released from his body that made the room''s air seem much thinner. Even the walls seemed like they were going to cave in at any moment.


    The pressure of the killing intent weighed down on the pair''s bodies like a mountain. Dai Tian gritted his teeth in surprise and looked up to see a cold and detached expression on his disciple''s face. He looked like a great demon, a wild blood-red killing light in his eyes and an unflinching gaze towards death and destruction. He was how he was before, Feng Yun. The true Feng Yun.


    ''Is this really him? I gave him that challenge to unlock his ruthlessness, but it was to this extent?! How can he have this much killing intent? He had to have killed many more beings that I have to pressure me this far!''


    Dai Tian pondered in his heart about it while struggling to break free of the killing intent''s pressure. With a burst of Killing Energy, he broke free of the restraints and panted slightly. He couldn''t break free by himself. He had to use his own body''s internal energy to do it. For a cultivator at the Tyrant Realm 9th Layer to have to do this to a Xiantian Realm cultivator was absolutely impossible. Yet Feng Yun had done it. Bei Luo had some issues standing up and used his own energy to break free as well. All of a sudden, Feng Yun calmed down and his detached look turned to that of slight worry.


    [Just to clear up, killing intent is merely powerful pressure that is gained from killing loads of beings. Killing Energy is the energy used by Tyrant Realm cultivators in battle. That too is gained by killing beasts but true Killing Energy is only unlocked after breaking through to the Tyrant Realm.]


    "Master, are you alright? I''m sorry, I used 100% of my killing intent because I thought that you could handle it easily. Have I been unfilial as a disciple?" Dai Tian hurriedly shook his head.


    "You have not been unfilial. In fact, this makes your Master even more proud and delighted to teach you. But I''m curious, exactly how many beings have you killed exactly, to make your aura so powerful?" Feng Yun smiled wryly and didn''t wished to answer, although the question wasn''t one he couldn''t avoid.


    "Master, forgive me. Your disciple is very sorry, but I cannot divulge this. I promise Master that I will tell you one day when I have become powerful enough, but not right now. I apologize." Dai Tian shook his head and his eyes softened. He would respect his disciple''s privacy, until he was ready to tell him about it.


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    "Very well. Anyways, the point remains that you have definitely gained my tutelage. I shall begin educating you tomorrow. You know the way to your room correct?"


    "Yes Master."


    "Then get some good rest. As I have told you before, my lessons are harsh."


    Feng Yun bowed and went in the direction of the hall where his room was located. However, right before he entered through the hall the sound of his elder brother Bei Luo struggling about sounded out.


    "Oi! Feng Yun! Help me out here! I can barely move around! Give me some help! Hey, don''t just leave me here!" Bei Luo was still recovering from the effects of Feng Yun''s killing intent. He had trouble walking around. Feng Yun scratched his head embarrassingly and helped Bei Luo to his own room, before heading to his own.


    The next morning, the three were gathered together behind the door leading to one of the other rooms of the palace. The door looked the same as the others, golden borders, wooden frame, and a large height. However, at the peak of the door lay a small board with the characters that was read as...


    ''Body Strengthening Room''.


    Feng Yun could automatically tell what today''s training was all about however, he still felt very curious towards it. What methods would the room use to strengthen his body. As if reading his mind Dai Tian cleared his curiosity.


    "As you can see, the room is meant to strengthen your physical body exponentially, in the shortest amount of time possible. The room is infused with my cultivation base and can automatically manifest obstacles depending on the guest''s cultivation level.


    Basically, it means that it will be able to challenge you no matter how high your cultivation soars, under the condition that it is less than my level of power." Dai Tian finished his explanation and looked over at Feng Yun, whose eyes lit up with excitement.


    This kind of body strengthening method was truly more effective than merely doing exercises without a clear goal in mind.


    When strengthening the body, it was important to always gauge your current level and permit exercises that slightly went over your physical strength, instead of high intensity strengthening techniques for a low level physique. This room was able to challenge the person in the room effectively by analyzing his/her strength and forming the perfect obstacle.


    "The obstacles can range from mere cultivation pressure, to golems and training constructs, and even storms of weapons." Dai Tian continued. "Your healing ability in the room will be multiplied by a couple times more than normal after every challenge you face. This will help your body keep the process of reconstruction continuous until it reaches its limit.


    The goal of this room is to push the limits of the body!"


    Dai Tian then stood to the side of the door, beckoning Feng Yun to step through it. Without taking his eyes off the door, Feng Yun walked up to it and pushed the door open with both his hands. He was met with a normal looking room with a white wall and nothing else besides that. However, the room was extraordinarily large and was enough to fit an entire house in. Feng Yun wondered what could possibly need this large of a containment. As he inspected his surroundings, Dai Tian''s voice sounded out.


    "You have 8 hours to train in this room. You''re not allowed to use any external artifacts or items to aid you. Otherwise, what would be the point of this exercise? Upon finishing the session, exit the room and find me once more. I''ll assign you another task."


    "Master. Why only 8 hours?" Feng Yun was looking forward to trying out


    "Haaa," Dai Tian sighed. "8 hours is a defined limit for this room. I may have created it, but the room cannot break its rules. 8 hours and that''s it. Then, it will forcefully eject you. Of course, if you can survive for 8 hours on your first try, then you must be a god!" With that, he left with Bei Luo and shut the door behind them.


    Feng Yun scratched his head in wonder as he pondered his Master''s words. Then, he turned his attention to the room, which had begun to vibrate with a great frequency. Power began to erupt from the sides of the walls, and an enormous pressure descended from the top. Feng Yun found his body suffocating violently and sweat formed on the sides of his jade-like face, and his complexion grew exceedingly pale.


    "Holy crap, what kind of pressure is this?! Bloody crazy! Is this Master''s true power?!" Feng Yun collapsed to his knees after the pressure grew too powerful. He had to exert all of his effort in order to keep himself conscious.


    "Haha, this little snake seems to be playing around with you. The power of the aura is currently Tyrant Realm 1st Layer. It isn''t something that is easy to defend against with your strength. However, he is correct. This method will provide you with innumerable benefits. A stronger body means being able to execute a much larger variety of martial arts and the power you display will be better controlled. Just bear with the pain, kid." Warden inputted his opinion via mental message and though he was tired, Feng Yun knew that he was right.


    "God damn it, this little thing can''t put me down. You want to push me down with this kind of strength? Fuck it, give me all you have got. I''ll take it all! I''ll take the entire goddamn world if I have to!!!" Feng Yun smiled viciously and his killing intent rose into the air, alleviating some of the stress that he was subject to. Although, he still sweated a lot and his bones hurt like hell.


    Warden smiled to himself as he saw the courage and determination in his Young Master''s eyes. He silently approved in his head and thought to himself,


    "With this kind of determination and perseverance, when that demon wakes up, he may just have enough power to seal her." Warden solemnly looked in a certain direction, his eyes twitching when he thought about the horrors that arose when the martial demon went berserk in the Realm of Sovereigns.


    Feng Yun continued to train as hard as he could, resisting the pressure with a will that seemed to be unbreakable. Dai Tian and Bei Luo could sense his resistance even from outside the room. Dai Tian smiled with satisfaction and strolled towards his throne room. Bei Luo walked behind him and curiously asked,


    "How long do you think that Junior Apprentice Brother is going to last in there?"


    Dai Tian paused his movements and thought about it for a bit. Then, with a straight face, he responded,


    "At most four hours. If he can go beyond that, I would be shocked beyond belief. The pressure gets stronger and stronger the longer you stay in that room. According to his talent and strength growth, he would need a few months to perhaps a full year in order to stay in there for 8 hours. Even then, he will have enormous trouble." Normally, one would think that this was disappointing however Bei Luo''s eyebrows instead raised to their highest point.


    "Four hours?! I was only able to achieve two on my own my first time! My god, this Junior Apprentice Brother of mine will be terrifying when he grows up." Dai Tian merely smiled and didn''t comment any further. Then, the two left Feng Yun to his hell-like training.

 Battle with the Golems

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    Feng Yun struggled with the Body Strengthening room continuously, resisting the pressure for as long as he could. However, resisting the pressure caused by the strength of a Tyrant Realm 1st Layer was certainly not something he could handle infinitely without the help of treasures and artifacts. On his knees, gasping for air, sweat running down his face in large amounts, Feng Yun gritted his teeth to push himself to go beyond his own physical strength.


    One hour passed...


    Two hours passed...


    Feng Yun was on the verge of giving up and his knees sunk further into the ground. However, suddenly, the pressure began to lessen and become easier to bear with. Feng Yun felt that he could stand now and slowly arose. While doing so, he made sure to stretch and the sounds of bones cracking was the loudest thing in the room currently. The sweat stopped running down his face and he now stared surprised at the sudden halt of the pressure.


    "What''s going on? My time here shouldn''t have even reached 8 hours here right? Why has the pressure disappeared all of a sudden?" Feng Yun looked around trying to find some clue, and sure enough the reason appeared without fail.


    Large circles filled with a holy light began appearing on the surface of the room, big enough to house a large beast. However, Feng Yun could feel a powerful presence being emanated from the circles and involuntarily kept his guard up. His eyes narrowed as figures began to rise from the circles.


    The figures were clad in a stone body, their body parts all comprised of hard boulders and their size, nearly three times Feng Yun''s height. They were like towering giants, completely oblivious to the lowly people beneath them that they stood on. The rock like figures made powerful sounds as they moved, and it was clear that each step they took could flatten a mountain from the tremors that they caused.


    Feng Yun''s eyes twitched as he thought, "Golems!".


    The golems looked around, as if they were searching for someone, until their eyes finally rested upon Feng Yun. Suddenly, their calm and lofty dispositions seemed to disappear as a cold light shone in their eyes. There were about three of them currently, and all of them looked like they wanted to attack Feng Yun.


    "Master mentioned that golems would be included in the Body Strengthening Room. It looks like the moment two hours are reached, the golems will spawn. Truly powerful beings!" Feng Yun watched them come forward, and a cold light shone in his eyes as well.


    ''They want to give me a try? Then, don''t blame me for going all out!''


    One of the golems took action first, its large fist shooting towards Feng Yun''s smaller body. Contrary to its massive size, the speed of the fist certainly wasn''t small, and even Feng Yun had to put in effort to dodge the attack. Without even blinking, the golem''s next movement arrived. It delivered a sharp kick aimed towards Feng Yun''s abdomen, in which the latter decided to face it head on.


    "These golems are apart of the Body Strengthening Room, which mean that their bodies must be exceedingly powerful. Let''s see by just how much!"


    Feng Yun filled his palm with powerful potent Yuan Energy and launched it to face the first golem''s kick. The connection between the two forces triggered sparks as both sides struggled to gain leverage over the other. However, Feng Yun was shocked at the level of strength one golem''s kick held. It was almost as if punching rock, and he could feel a welling pain building up inside his body. However, Feng Yun merely gritted his teeth and pushed back with all of the possible force in his body. The golem''s kick was deflected instead smashing towards another area of the ground.


    The collision of the kick with the ground caused it to sink inwards, and the foot created a large crater inside the wall. Feng Yun sweated a little from seeing that.


    "Such force!"


    Feng Yun quickly shook his head and focused on the battle. The golem dragged its leg out of the hole and emotionlessly proceeded to attack him again. This time however, another golem joined the battle and stood alongside the the first.


    "Tch, you bastards want to fight, so be it!"


    Feng Yun unleashed the full power of his cultivation against the golems, however the two standing before him did not flinch. At most they felt a little pressure. However, without the assistance of his treasures Feng Yun could hardly pressure these golems.


    They acted without hesitation, their fists flying straight towards Feng Yun''s body, and an indomitable pressure was emitted from the fists. Feng Yun coldly stared at the incoming attacks and let out a breath of air as he readied himself into a fighting stance. He was absolutely calm and his eyes were closed, as if he was meditating. When the attacks were a mere foot away from him, his eyes suddenly opened and a lightning shaped Yuan Energy crackled around his palms.


    "Raiding Thunder Palm!"


    The lightning shaped Yuan Energy palm collided with the attacks of the golems and explosions rang out through the entire room. Feng Yun danced as his palms flew about, deflecting the attacks that the golems threw at him. However, as they fought, the golems'' attacks became faster and faster, and the force they used became much stronger. Just when he avoided one of the golem''s punches, another one slammed a fist into his body.


    The impact was enough to send his body flying into the wall. Feng Yun forcefully vomited a mouthful of blood. The pain from the golem''s attack was simply too much. He gasped slightly and assessed the damage to his body.


    "Rib cage fracture...left dislocated arm...slight wrist fractures," Feng Yun whispered with a grim expression. "These golems appear to be adapting to my movements. At this rate, I won''t be able to last long."


    Feng Yun felt the urge to take out his Falling Heavens Wings, and his other treasures, but decided strongly against it. If he always took the easy way out, wouldn''t he never be able to become strong? Instead, he smiled broadly at his own pain and put on a determined look.


    Quickly without any hesitation, Feng Yun placed his right hand over his left arm, and then tugged with all his might.


    CRACK!


    The arm snapped back into place immediately and Feng Yun stood up with a little difficulty. Normally, a man should be crying out in pain when their arm is relocated, but Feng Yun had done things such as this far too many times to count. In the past, his father had purposely dislocated his arm and left him in a mountain in order for him to learn how to survive while injured. Feng Yun had to rely on himself for nearly three months while having a dislocated arm until he figured out a method to do so.


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    He looked over at the three golems, who were concentrated on his body and analyzing every move Feng Yun made. A cold smile made its way onto his lips as he laughed.


    "Haha, you guys are the best. I''ll go all out against you!"


    Feng Yun unleashed his full killing intent, the pressure smashing down on the golems'' bodies. However, even they did not feel that much of a threat from it because they were golems. Golems were not living beings and thus could not become afraid. Killing intent was used to pressure opponents, but it was mostly used to psychologically inflict fear upon them. This rule did not apply to the golems. However, Feng Yun wasn''t done yet.


    Black aura spread all across his body, from his fists, to his legs, to his chest area. Only his head was left untouched. All together, it looked like he was coated in a pitch black armor. Furthermore, the armor seemed to be devouring the essence contained in the air as it remained longer and longer. Because of this, it would grow stronger and stronger, making the armor hard for even the Tyrant Realm strength golems to hurt.


    "Let''s try a second round eh?"


    Feng Yun''s speed was increased to the maximum capacity and his figure grew illusory. In a mere breath''s worth of time, he was already in front of the first golem. Focusing all of the Yuan Energy he had into his feet, he unleashed a torrent of side kicks to the golem''s head area. Although the golem had a hard stone body that was nearly impenetrable, it could still feel the impact of the Void Element infused kicks. The golem flew backwards a few steps and a large dent was created in its armor. Feng Yun landed on the ground and a disappointed expression appeared.


    "Tch, these golems are too strong. I put so much force into that attack and it didn''t destroy the golem! Merely a dent."


    Feng Yun launched himself into the air once more and faced the second golem head on. More Void Element aura poured out of his dantian and acted as a second layer to his already coated fist. This was intended to increase the force of the strike by another level. Feng Yun threw a concentrated palm strike towards the golem, who in turn responded by delivering an equally strong fist to meet it.


    BOOM!!!


    The collision of the two prompted Feng Yun''s body to fly backwards several meters. Blood leaked out of his mouth and his complexion grew exceedingly pale. Even his Void Armor had cracks in it. However, the broad and cold smile that he always had didn''t disappear. In fact, it grew wider.


    The reason was that the golem was in an even worse state after the collision. Many parts of its body had disintegrated and the solid rock body that it previously had was on the verge of crumbling. Despite the injuries however, the golem felt no pain. It was designed to be a fighter that could endlessly battle without exhaustion. It wasn''t a living being so it was not capable of tiring or dying of injuries.


    Feng Yun knew however, that his Void Armor and attacks were not invincible. The golems could adapt to a large variety of attacks and though they could not defeat the Void Element in terms of attack power, they could manage to suppress it with an increase in cultivation and tactics. These golems were the epitome of training warriors. They had information ingrained into their head that could not be forgotten. And if Dai Tian was the one who created them, then they certainly had an incredible power.


    It was after this thought that the third golem joined the fray, lumbering over to their position. But then, it arranged itself to the right of Feng Yun. The first and second golems circled Feng Yun carefully and precisely, coordinating their next attack. They look like they had already created a strategy to deal with him.


    Feng Yun noticed it all but didn''t say anything. Inwardly, he wryly smiled. It looked like there was no way to defeat these golems unless he completely destroyed them.


    "Well, you guys have certainly got me caught between a rock and a hard place."


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    The moment he said that, the golems acted, launching themselves in direct succession at him in all directions. In response to this, Feng Yun dodged the attacks with increased speed, looking for a weakness in the formation. The golems would not stop to see whether their attacks connected with his body and consecutively kept going on an on for at least half an hour. Feng Yun was able to keep up with the attacks for a while, but every time they missed an attack, they would get faster.


    ''Fucking machines!''


    As Feng Yun dodged a violent kick from the third golem, he turned around expecting a fist from the first golem. However, the expected fist did not arrive and he was too late to realize that it was actually the second golem acting instead of the first one. The attack came from the side and smashed heavily on his right pelvis. Cracking sounds could be heard as Feng Yun''s body was thrown across the room. However, he managed to stop himself in the middle of his flight, albeit at the cost of internalizing his injuries. His body was leaking blood, and a lot of it as well.


    "I can''t lose to these bastards! I won''t. I will not give up. They''re already on the verge of destruction. I just need to hold on for a moment longer."


    Feng Yun roared and suddenly lightning shaped Yuan Energy flew into the air and began to construct a humongous dragon. The dragon stared at the targets below with a predatory glare and a lofty expression.


    Hell Thunder Dragon''s Descent!


    The dragon slammed downwards into the golems'' bodies, wrapping them up in a field of destructive Yuan Energy. The collision of the dragon was enough to destroy their already injured bodies. The golems disintegrated into piles of sand on the ground and suddenly, the room was silent. Only the sound of Feng Yun''s breathing could be heard at this point.


    "I...I did it. God damn it, I did it! Haha I passed the frickin..."


    Suddenly, he could not stay conscious and succumbed to his body''s exhaustion. Blood poured out of his body slightly upon impact and he looked like a messy corpse at that time. His hair was in disarray and the Void Element had already gone back into his body. If he merely lay there, then he would most likely die.


    However, it was at this point in time that the healing factor of the room began to come into play. His heavy injuries and broken bones began to repair at an incredibly fast rate and his complexion returned to normal.


    He had survived for four hours in the Body Strengthening Room in total!


    He was still unconscious, so he was unable to notice that the room had forcefully deported his body out of the room and onto the hard floor behind the door. Feng Yun rested calmly, until the moment that he would recover completely.

 The Dying Planet

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    Feng Yun woke up after another hour of rest and sat upright as he waited for his eyes to readjust. Looking around, he could see that his location was currently outside of the room and his body was on the floor behind the door. He wondered why he was there but then suddenly remembered the events prior to his current state.


    "The golems, I managed to defeat them when I was heavily injured. However, my condition wasn''t suitable for combat and I was immediately kicked out of the Body Strengthening Room."


    Feng Yun stood up and analyzed the condition of his body. He saw that all of his injuries had been completely treated and his body was feeling much better than before. Even the impurities in his body had been cleansed.


    ''It must be due to the healing factor of the room.''


    Looking closer at his body, Feng Yun could feel an additional feeling in his body. He felt as if his body was made out of iron hammers. He could feel in his bones a strength that no amount of calcium from milk could give.


    "Hm, it seems that the trouble was worth it. My body''s functions are being reconstructed and strengthened. If I continue with this training, it''s very likely that my body will be comparable to Tyrant Realm cultivators." Feng Yun turned around once more towards the room. "However, I was only able to remain there for four hours. What other challenges lie in there?"


    Shaking his head, Feng Yun headed towards the throne room where Dai Tian was located. The serpent was coiled up on his mat, one eye open towards the door. When Feng Yun opened the door, he was not surprised; in fact, he appeared to have been expecting him.


    "Your session is over it seems."


    "Master, your disciple was able to gain plenty of benefits from the Body Strengthening Room!" Dai Tian nodded his head and replied,


    "I can see that. Four hours is an incredibly long time for you to stay in there for your first time. You should know that your Senior Brother could only stay there for two hours before being deported!" Feng Yun silently nodded and waited for Dai Tian to continue.


    "Now that you have finished the strengthening session, I recommend that you cultivate immediately. You can achieve a greater effect when cultivating after you physically exert yourself beyond your limits. I have a small garden in the back of the palace that has a particularly high density of Yuan Energy. It''s one of the reasons I decided to settle here. Go and meditate there. Who knows, you may even gain a spark of enlightenment!" As Dai Tian finished his speech, Feng Yun''s eyes lit up.


    Enlightenment! This was the phenomenon that was said to grant you great understandings toward martial arts and the ways of the world. When Seeker Twin Viper went through enlightenment, he was able to transform the water element that was supposedly passive...into a devastatingly poisonous offense. Who knew what Feng Yun would gain should he experience it?


    "I understand Master. Thank you for the guidance!" Feng Yun then exited the room and headed for the garden.


    When he arrived at the designated location, he was shocked at the level of beauty that met his eyes. The garden was a culmination of a plethora of varying vegetation and seemed as tranquil as a lake.


    The garden was quite large, and the center of it held a small pond where some birds and small animals would play around. The sun''s rays seemed to illuminate this spot particularly and Feng Yun could feel a holy glow being emanated from it. He lightly sensed the air around him and was shocked to feel that the Yuan Energy in this garden was far larger than usual places. Feng Yun could even breathe in the Yuan Energy and it would provide him numerous benefits.


    "What a great place to cultivate! How did other beasts not discover this place before Master?"


    Feng Yun walked down the steps that led to the garden''s center, marveling at the beauty of this seemingly Utopian setting. Using his dantian to sense the Yuan Energy density, he found the spot where it was greatest and went towards the pond. Then, he sat cross legged in a meditative pose, surrounded by a holy light. Under the sun''s rays, his handsome appearance was magnified, making him seem like a celestial divinity.


    Feng Yun immediately submerged himself into the Universal Bindings Technique, his consciousness slipping away to the technique''s core. He appeared once again, this time a mere apparition, surrounded by the vast multitude of planets and stars. Feng Yun sighed as he gazed upon their magnificence and power. He never quite got used to the feeling, even after cultivating with the technique for so long of a time.


    "Hm? There appears to be some sort of change?"


    Feng Yun had been stuck in the same solar system for the past couple years, and no matter how hard he had tried, he had never been able to advance. After being granted the Five Azure Pillar Strike, he had not been given any other special abilities, which led him to believe that he could only gain one ability per solar system.


    However, at this moment, he felt the speed of the planet rotations around him begin to change and his body''s aimless movement swerving in a certain direction.


    "Ah! What''s happening?" Feng Yun''s body was suddenly becoming dimmer and dimmer as his apparition began to disappear. Then, he was blinked out of the solar system.


    A moment later, Feng Yun''s body appeared once more, this time however in a different setting. He looked around and the celestial objects that he had gotten used to seeing before were now gone, replaced by new ones.


    The new Celestials gave off a different aura than the others. Rather than emitting extreme arrogance and defiance, these planets seemed to be very soft and calm, their power restricted. However even though this was the case, Feng Yun could still sense that they held enormous power.


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    "These planets appear to be different than before. Have I finally managed to gain the approval of a new system?"


    Feng Yun floated around, gazing across the multitude of them all. There were in total five planets and countless stars, and all of them had their own distinct appearances. One of them was a very tranquil planet filled with greenery and beauty, which Feng Yun had a feeling of peace from. Another planet was full of gases, both harmful and helpful, and they swirled together in a eternal storm that seemed to never end. Despite this storm however, the planet was perfectly stable!


    "They''re definitely far more different than the previous system. Furthermore, they have such great control over their enormous power. What kind of abilities are hidden in these planets?"


    Feng Yun knew that the reason that he had been summoned to this system was because he had finally gained its recognition. The fact that it hadn''t received him even after so long proved that the abilities contained within each of the Celestials was far grander than the Five Pillar Azure Strike.


    "This must be my enlightenment! Which one shall I choose?"


    He looked across the five planets and nodded his head at each of them. He was very much attracted to one of the planets, which seemed to change its surface structure by quakes every few minutes. This represented the ability to shake the earth and reform it according to your will. He was also attracted to the planet with the great control over gases, as it could possibly allow him to control them in order to destroy his opponent from the inside.


    He looked at the two with eyes full of longing, but suddenly, he felt another presence calling out to him. Turning around, he noticed a planet that he had overlooked before. The planet was covered in a black deathly aura and seemed on the verge of dying completely. Feng Yun narrowed his eyes as he stared at the dying planet.


    The black planet was separated from the other four and seemed to seclude itself. However, whenever the other four were near it, Feng Yun could feel a faint presence of fear from them as well as inferiority. Taking a closer look at the dying planet, Feng Yun tried to connect with it via the mind. This was an ability that he had learned over the years of cultivating with the technique. He could connect his mind with the planet in order to learn and understand it more.


    The moment he patched his mind in, he was shocked to feel a humongous pressure descending upon him. The pressure completely surpassed that of the other four planets and could envelop him if it so chose to do so. Feng Yun felt an incredible fear run through his body. Unlike the other four planets, this one felt rebellious, and unruly. There was a deep pride embedded within its core and it had the might of a divine emperor.


    "This planet, it contains so much power? If it is far superior to the other four, why is it dying?"


    Feng Yun wondered in his head how something like this could happen. But inside, his heart and soul were trembling from fear and admiration. The ability contained within the dying planet was definitely superior in terms of strength to any of the abilities that he had with him currently. He remained connected with the planet to see whether there would be any other signals, and sure enough there was.


    "Leg...Legacy...Legacy...Legacy...Legacy...Legacy...Legacy...Legacy...Take...Take...Take...Take...Kill...Kill...Kill...Kill...Kill..." The words flooded Feng Yun''s mind in incoherent sentences, but for some reason, he felt like he could understand it.


    Feng Yun smiled at the dying planet and nodded his head. Then, with his mind still patched up to the planet, he managed to send a mental message.


    "I will receive your legacy. I will use it to destroy my enemies...like you want me to. I assure you that your supreme ability won''t go in vain."


    The planet stopped sending messages abruptly after that. Feng Yun took that as a confirmation. Then, his body and the planet began to glow brightly and synced together. Thousands of bits of information pooled into Feng Yun''s brain as well as the ability''s nature. A blood red aura surrounded Feng Yun''s body and limitless power began to fill his body. When it finally calmed down, Feng Yun smiled in satisfaction.


    He released himself from the cultivation session and his surroundings reverted back to the beautiful garden once more. He blinked a few times to get used to it and then stood up, stretching his body.


    "Haha, this ability...it''s far more powerful than I thought it would be. That dying planet...just how powerful was it in its prime, to be able to lord over those other ones."


    Feng Yun closed his eyes and sensed the Yuan Energy in the atmosphere. Then, an incredible amount of power manifested upon the setting, colored blood red. His soul began to throb constantly and energy coursed through his veins. Then, with a single thought, ten weapons, ranging from axes to swords, to maces and other weapons manifested out of the power of his soul. All of them hovered above his head, aimed at whatever Feng Yun was looking at.


    Feng Yun aimed the weapons at a forest of trees nearby, and commanded the weapons to strike the forest. In direct succession, the blades shot through the forest of trees, piercing around two or three of them easily. Furthermore, the energy contained in the blades utterly combusted everything it touched. After all ten weapons were deployed, the status of the forest was no longer recognizable.


    The entire forest was now barren, a stark contrast to the greenery that it was before. The trees no had stumps and the ground''s soil turned gray, as if the blades were sucking the energy and life out of it. Upon massacring the forest, the blades that were embedded in the ground fainted out of existence. Feng Yun stared at the barren forest in satisfaction and said to himself,


    "Unlimited Soul Weapons of the Carnage Divinity!"

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    Dai Tian was inside his palace sleeping calmly when the powerful pressure descended upon the entire area. He was the first to react as he was closest. Bei Luo had gone out to the mountains to train and so he wasn''t able to notice the incredible undulations that were taking place in the back. The eyes of the serpentine beast flickered open and it slithered itself into a straight posture instantaneously.


    "This...This power! Where is it coming from?" Dai Tian closed his eyes and sensed the surroundings around him and then once more opened them after a moment. "The back? But that''s where Feng Yun is located! Don''t tell me that he had a breakthrough?"


    Thinking about it for a little bit, he realized that it would make some sense if Feng Yun was able to break through. The boy had seldom experienced the type of body strengthening that the great room could offer. This type of new experience was bound to provide great benefits from the first time.


    "No. Even if he suddenly broke through, it shouldn''t be able to make me feel this afraid! This type of breakthrough he has made, the nature of it is far more complicated than just a cultivation advancement!" Dai Tian proceeded to hurry off at top speed to inspect the situation at his garden. All of a sudden, while going there, he had a horrific thought.


    "Wait, if this ability is so strong that it can make me feel fear, then it might be enough to completely wreck my cultivation pond! No no no no no!" Dai Tian moved even faster, and a frantic look was in his eyes.


    When he finally arrived there, he was relieved to see that the entire garden along with the pond was somehow safe, however, it was not untouched. The plants there drooped somewhat, as if acknowledging their inferiority towards the god-like power that had suddenly awakened from the boy. The small birds and animals that had made the garden seem like a Utopia had scurried off, to save themselves from what they thought was an impending calamity.


    Dai Tian looked around, trying to find his disciple, and his eyes landed on the teenage figure of Feng Yun, bloody red weapons surrounding his body and a faint imperceptible expression of savagery contained in his eyes. Dai Tian felt shivers down his spine when he gazed upon the cold smile on his disciple''s face. But he was even more wary of the weapons that orbited around him. They seemed to contain limitless power and a craving for spilled blood. Just what kind of technique was this?


    "This...what did he gain from a simple cultivation session?"


    Dai Tian looked over at the target that Feng Yun had in his sights and his face was frozen in shock. Before his eyes was a barren wasteland, the soil completely eradicated and the trees, having once stood tall and proud, completely lopped off. There were faint traces of bark from the eradicated trees on the ground,  but even those fragments were drying up and their life force was disappearing. Soon, even those bark pieces ceased to exist, not even a fragment remaining. Dai Tian stared at this in pure horror and fear.


    ''Complete extermination of all life! This technique, steals life from the very essence of the world! This...this goes against Heaven''s will! Heaven brought forth life, but this art, completely steals it away and destroys it! Who was arrogant enough to defy heaven''s will and create such a technique?''


    Feng Yun was still smiling, seemingly never having noticed Dai Tian''s presence. Slowly he began to utter his first words after the enlightening cultivation session. Traces of comprehension floated in his eyes along with a heavenly glow as he recited history.


    "The Carnage Divinity...was a celestial object born from the Primordial Chaos purely to defy heaven. Supreme arrogance, a being that does not view any other being but itself as the divine emperor. It developed the Unlimited Soul Weapons without any fear of Heaven''s Wrath! When it was finished with the technique, it waged an eternal war with Heaven''s forces, one that utterly wrecked half the Universe and the Realm of Sovereigns. ''Carnage'', that was what it was titled, after the destruction and disaster it caused. No matter what Heaven threw at it, it would always continue to kill and destroy Heaven''s imposed will bit by bit. Complete Calamity!


    Eventually, the Carnage Divinity became far too powerful to be left alone. Heaven sent...external forces to destroy it completely. They forged an alliance with the Demon Gods and the Supreme Void Monarch in order to exterminate it. Even for the eternally powerful Carnage Divinity, when it faced the Supreme Void Monarch''s Void Element along with the Demon Gods, it fell. The battle lasted for five million years before the Void Element managed to eradicate its body. The everlasting Void aura continued to corrode its body for thousands of years, death inevitable. It is at its last years, and will soon merge with the Universe. Furthermore, Heaven decreed that the Carnage Divinity was never to be allowed to reincarnate and thus, it searched for someone to receive its legacy."


    Feng Yun''s eyes stopped glowing and suddenly, shock filled his body as numerous bits of information flooded the cerebrum of his brain. The entire quantity was completely imprinted in his head, and memorized.


    "Arrogant and without fear of anyone!"


    "Carefree and without self doubt!"


    "Everyone submits to me and I submit to none!"


    "My path is my own and those who want to block me should die!"


    "Heaven owns all life? Then, I shall rip life away from Heaven!"


    His body shuddered and a red vortex appeared beneath him, swirling faster and faster as he spoke the words. The weapons orbiting around him suddenly emitted an energy that tethered to Feng Yun''s chest, sinking lower than him, as if bowing in reverence.


    "The Soul Weapons are creations...manifestation of the soul''s intent. They cannot be destroyed, for they are connected with the owner through blood and soul. The owner dies, the weapons die with him. As the name implies, there are unlimited weapons that can be used in the art. However, they have yet to be discovered, yet to submit to the owner, and as the owner grows in strength, so does the amount of blades he controls. The strength of the soul matters most of all. The stronger the soul, the easier it is to forge more weapons. Demonic Weapons, Celestial Weapons, they will all be converted into the eternal armory."


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    The ten swords around him stopped glowing and spinning in the vortex and calmed down. Then, they slowly began to disappear into a clear, transparent energy that seeped back into Feng Yun''s chest, joining with his soul once more. Feng Yun''s frenzy stopped and his enlightenment had ended. The boy snapped back into consciousness and surveying his new memories, he laughed out loud.


    "Great! This is truly great! Haha, this...this is worth far more than any of my other abilities! The Carnage Divinity, just what level of cultivation had it reached to create such a terrifying art?!"


    Feng Yun felt like bowing to this great divinity. It had given him one of the most powerful arts in the history of the Universe, one that was able to make even the great Heavens and figures above feel eternal fear. However, he still could not help but ask himself about those great figures that the Carnage Divinity had to fight against.


    Who were the Demon Gods? He was very curious towards the Supreme Void Monarch as well. That major power was able to control the Void Element to the extent that he could destroy the Carnage Divinity, an entire world! Thinking about it caused his blood to surge uncontrollably.


    He calmed down quickly and it was only then that he realized that Dai Tian was right behind him. The serpent was a little over ten meters away, his body completely pale and blood leaking from his mouth. Very quickly, Feng Yun was able to deduce what had happened. At a frantic speed, Feng Yun arrived over at his Master''s side.


    "Master, are you alright?"


    Feng Yun knew that it was most likely his enlightenment that had caused such pain to occur in his Master''s body. The Carnage Divinity''s aura was enough to kill Asuras like killing chickens. But this was a mere fragment of its aura. Luckily, it wasn''t a large fragment, else Dai Tian would have been crippled, if not blown apart into pieces.


    "I''m fine," Dai Tian grimly said as his face regained some of its color. "But that does not matter currently. You...You made a breakthrough didn''t you? I felt the great power even from the interior of the palace. What did you gain?"


    Dai Tian had been suppressed by the Carnage Divinity''s aura so he wasn''t able to hear what Feng Yun had been saying and thus didn''t know about the true nature of the Unlimited Soul Weapons.


    "I gained a powerful technique from a distinguished senior." Feng Yun didn''t reveal all of the details of the Unlimited Soul Weapons. Even if he did, it would be too confusing for Dai Tian to understand. He would then have to reveal everything about himself, including his reincarnation and Feng Yun didn''t think that was something necessary for others to know about.


    "I see, well good for you." Dai Tian sighed. He knew that his disciple wasn''t telling him everything, however, he knew it was not his business to pry into everyone''s matters and kept quiet. Inside however, he was thinking furiously.


    ''He''s gained an ability that can make me feel terror, which means it is far superior to the Emperor level skills I have here. A Divine level skill? Impossible. Very rarely do those even appear. Most likely, he may find the Emperor level skills that I offer to be less attractive now that he has this. Whatever, it doesn''t matter to me. If he wants to stay here, then he can do so. If he doesn''t, then that''s a shame.''


    Feng Yun felt slightly guilty for not telling Dai Tian so many times, and secretly felt grateful to the old serpent. Dai Tian had not pressed him even once, and merely gave up when Feng Yun hinted that he didn''t want to talk. Even after so many things had happened and the secrets Feng Yun had kept piling up, Dai Tian had never once expressed impatience. He merely accepted everything and let his disciple grow naturally. Feng Yun could not help but express deep admiration for his Master. His Master was someone who had a strong mentality and wouldn''t let things get to him easily.


    Feng Yun helped Dai Tian to his feet and assisted him back to the throne room. Later, Feng Yun went back to his room and lay on his bed, staring up at the ceiling and pondering. He thought about how much he had grown since two years ago, when he had first stepped into the Xiantian Realm. He had experienced many trials that forged his mentality and strength, and all of which he went through with a particular young girl.


    "Xia Qing, how are you? Are you doing well? Have you made friends? I''m sure your beauty has caused multiple men to appear already. Did you kick their asses after they pestered you? Did you know...that I think about you a lot? Haha, I don''t know what to call the feeling that I have right now, but I want to see you. I want to see your face, and your smile. I''ve become far stronger than I was three months ago. How strong have you become? I''m sure you have grown as well."


    Feng Yun muttered to himself and thought about the young girl that he had traveled with the entire two years. He felt slightly impatient now, and had the urge to see her.


    ''Soon. Soon, I''ll be with you once more. Then, we can journey together across the continent again, this time without fear and restraint.''


    HOLY CONTINENTAL ACADEMY


    A young girl sat in a meditative position in the center of her courtyard, focused completely on cultivation. The girl looked to be approximately thirteen years old and wore an expensive white sect uniform, which made her look like a holy celestial being. A thin veil covered her face, blocking anyone from viewing her facial features but if anyone were to look at her now, they would be able to tell that she had a graceful and tranquil aura that would make anyone have possessive thoughts.


    The girl continued cultivating for a few minutes, but after seeing the sun''s descent, decided to stop and walked towards her estate, where she currently resided. However, when she looked at the golden sun, she was reminded of the eyes of one of her beloved.


    "Feng Yun, it''s been only three months since we parted, but...it feels like a long time to me. I want to see you. I wonder, when we meet again, how much will you have changed? Will you still care about me even after having grown stronger? Will I be able to stand alongside you with my own strength? I will work hard so I''m not a burden to you.


    I''m waiting right here, and I will keep waiting until you come back."

 Beginning the Hunt for Lion Burgers

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    As Feng Yun grew accustomed to his new home and the training regimens that Dai Tian recommended to him, he grew increasingly stronger as the year progressed. The Body Strengthening Room had served to improve his bodily strength and made it many times stronger than steel. In fact, he was nearing the point of a Tyrant Realm body physique and if another year was given to him, he would definitely break through. Such a body strength was sufficient to say that the majority of the Xiantian Realm cultivators wouldn''t be able to harm him.


    In addition, he progressed madly in cultivation and trained his martial skills to near perfection, excluding the Unlimited Soul Blades. That particular technique was extremely difficult to train in and though it could manifest incredible power, it needed a lot of soul power in order to train it. Feng Yun''s soul was quite strong due to having lived two lives and thus he was able to conjure more blades as his cultivation grew. Soon, it grew to the point where he could conjure forty blades, some of them the same type of weapon, and others weapons he had never seen before. For him to conjure more, he would just have to increase the power of his soul and cultivation.


    After six months, he had been able to maintain his combat efficiency in the Body Strengthening Room without falling for six hours straight. It hadn''t reached the point of 8 hours, but Feng Yun that he would eventually be able to master it.


    Today, he was headed towards the Body Strengthening Room once more. Walking around the palace, he was now so familiar with his surroundings that he had no trouble at all maneuvering through every corner and pathway. Very easily, he found the room and entered without a problem. He met the familiar sight of the white room and breathed in, waiting for the Tyrant Realm pressure to arrive.


    Sure enough, within minutes, it hit him and attempted to push him down into the ground. The pressure had adjusted according to Feng Yun''s cultivation, which had grown quite high in the past six months and thus, the pressure had risen considerably. However, Feng Yun maintained a calm and smiling expression as he stood still, pushing himself against the pressure. If it was six months ago, then he would be struggling hard to even stay conscious, however now, the pressure did not mean much to him, reason being that his physique had grown stronger.


    The young teenager stood there with his hands clasped together behind his back, still smiling while waiting for two hours to go up. Although the pressure had become easier to bear with, it was still nothing to underestimate so even though Feng Yun was putting up a carefree disposition, inwardly, he was still putting effort to block the power of the pressure. Soon, his perseverance paid off as the time limit for the pressure portion of the Body Strengthening routine was reached.


    Feng Yun eyed three locations in the room, where he knew that the golems would start appearing. Sure enough, they did, large lumbering giants far taller than Feng Yun and stone boulders for limbs. Although Feng Yun''s height had grown in the past six months, it still wasn''t enough to match these 8 feet tall giants.


    Feng Yun''s golden and red eyes flashed with a cold light as he tried to analyze the golems. He had fought with these constructs for six months so he was extremely aware of their abilities and their high adaptability rate. The key to defeating the golems was to use different strategies every time you fought them. Using the same ones would inevitably be stored in their memories and they could come up with a counterattack. Feng Yun had developed thousands of strategies to defeat the golems over time and thus, they had become easier to defeat.


    "Come."


    Feng Yun held his hand out in a provocative gesture. As if the golems understood the gesture, they immediately began to lumber towards him, slight killing intent in their eyes. The first golem came up to him and slammed its fist aimed towards his head. Feng Yun effortlessly dodged the blow, soaring into the air with a jump. While in the air, Feng Yun twisted himself such that he was right behind the golem''s neck and latched his hand onto the stone. The golem reacted with a loud roar, shaking itself to try to knock him off. However, Feng Yun latched on tight and it was only when the second golem tried to interfere did he act.


    The second golem threw out a fist full of powerful energy towards Feng Yun who was still on the golem''s neck. When the fist reached only a foot away from Feng Yun, the latter jumped from his position and allowed the fist to pass into the first golem''s neck. The first golem was sent flying several meters its body crashing into the floor, clearly severely damaged. However, golems could not feel pain and thus it got back up.


    The three golems began to analyze the movement that had just occurred and attempted to devise a counterattack. Feng Yun sighed deeply as he watched them do so.


    "Truly magnificent constructs! If these were to be used in actual battle, they would most likely be able to destroy their opponent as long as their strength was enough."


    He did not bother with the golems, letting their blundering selves do what they wanted. It wasn''t that he was arrogant, rather he just had confidence that they would not be able to defeat him. After all, Feng Yun had planned enough strategies to destroy them easily. Soon, then golems had analyzed enough and roared as they prepared to attack.


    This time all three golems were attacking from different directions, their bodies switching to an abnormal speed. Feng Yun nodded his head, understanding what they were trying to do.


    "Haha, they did the same thing six months ago I believe. Well whatever, come at me!"


    Suddenly, three attacks came out of nowhere, all with different parts of the body. Feng Yun breathed in and then executed one of his new martial techniques.


    "Indestructible Dragon Hide!"


    A cerulean barrier shaped like a dragon''s body surrounded Feng Yun''s body, coating him in a thick and impenetrable armor. The golems'' attacks struck against the thick armor but not a single crack opened up on the barrier. The strength of their attacks were simply incapable of breaking through. The Indestructible Dragon Hide was the fourth chapter in the Reigning Thunder Manual that had been gifted to Feng Yun as an inheritance. Contrary to the other three, this martial art was purely defensive and served to grant the wielder an unbreakable body, as the name of the technique implied. Feng Yun''s power had reached the point where the golems'' attacks would not be able to faze him when using the technique.


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    As soon as the fists collided with the barrier, Feng Yun sprung into action, activating another technique from his Reigning Thunder Manual. A gigantic dragon made of Yuan Energy manifested in the air above and shot straight down to meet the golems. Feng Yun had managed to develop the Hell Thunder Dragon''s Descent to a high level and now it did not take up so much Yuan Energy to use.


    The dragon collided with the golems and the power was too strong for the golems. The rocky constructs directly shattered and their cores destroyed. Feng Yun calmly stood in the center and didn''t take a second look at the golems, which lay in pieces on the ground.


    "I''ve still got time before the third round. Might as well stock up my Yuan Energy."


    Feng Yun had finished the round in an hour, and thus had another hour to prepare for the next round. He popped a few pills in his mouth to gather the Yuan Energy in his veins quickly and calmly sat in a cross legged position, waiting for the next round to activate. After a while, the sounds of rumbling echoed through the entire white room and it was then that Feng Yun opened his eyes.


    "Here they come."


    Portals appeared out of the walls and with it came large aerial constructs made out of different materials. Some were made out of metal, others wood, there were even a few that were made out of Spiritual Jadestone! Feng Yun narrowed his eyes at these beast like constructs that shrieked with killing intent when they saw him. The constructs varied in structure, ranging from powerful tank like beasts like bears and rhinos to aerial dragons and eagles. Overall, there were many more constructs than Feng Yun; at least fifty of them.


    In the face of such a powerful number, Feng Yun did not even flinch, calmly watching as they converged upon him. The dragons were the first to arrive, shooting out raging flames attempting to burn him severely before deporting him out of the room. In response to this, Feng Yun leaped into the air, dodging the flames and landed on the back of one of the seven meter long dragons. The dragon shook multiple times attempting to throw him off, but Feng Yun held it vehemently.


    "Die."


    Feng Yun plunged his steel like arm into the dragon''s back and ignited his palm with Void Element. The black aura spread through the entire construct''s structure, eradicating it completely. Soon, it was nothing but broken scrap metal. As soon, as it disappeared Feng Yun jumped off and attempted to mount another construct but, like the golems, they adapted, angling their bodies away from him. Instead, of landing on their bodies, Feng Yun descended into the ground, falling at a relatively fast speed.


    The constructs used this chance to surround him with great attacks of different elements. Constructs were capable of using elemental attacks due to the fact that they were not living cultivators and thus had a different body structure. They could instead be infused with Elemental Energy of varied types by Truth Realm cultivators.


    Feng Yun was suspended in the air, falling down and surrounded by powerful attacks aimed at his body. However, he had no fear and paid no attention to the attacks. Suddenly, he had a thought and placed his hand under his chin. Appearing to be in deep contemplation he said,


    "Did I leave the stove on?"


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    "Hmm, I wish these things were made out of meat."


    Then, his body suddenly glowed blood red as multiple weapons made out a translucent energy manifested instantly around Feng Yun to guard him.


    "Go."


    He gave a simple command and the weapons shot forth, full of killing intent and an unstoppable power. The blades were like a storm, not leaving a single piece of the constructs intact as they pierced them. Morningstars, swords, axes, spears, daggers; they all made up the forty weapons that utterly massacred the construct army. When the weapons touched the constructs, their skin peeled away, as if they had lost all of their energy. Soon, there was nothing left of the constructs. A few managed to survive through luckily avoiding the blade storm but Feng Yun immediately dispatched them without hesitation.


    The third round had ended and just like before, Feng Yun had time so he used it to replenish his energy. Soon, it was time for the final round to appear. This time, Feng Yun looked around uneasily and sighed to himself.


    "My strength certainly isn''t enough to fight against that thing. But I''ll give it my best shot."


    Suddenly, a portal larger than all of the others appeared out of the wall opposite Feng Yun. A gigantic construct five times Feng Yun''s height appeared, its jaws glistening with metal and its scales as sharp as knives. It had a jade like color to its skin, signifying that it was made out of Spiritual Jadestone. The construct''s eyes were red with killing intent as it opened its mouth towards Feng Yun. Feng Yun sighed and said,


    "Haaa, well this is going to be a short fight."


    A few moments later, a young teenager was deported out of the Body Strengthening Room, with severe injuries, his bones fractured and his lungs bent. However, the teenager had a blank face as he stared at nothing in particular. A holy light enveloped him and began to reconstruct the parts of the body that were damaged.


    "One of these days, I''m gonna kick that bastard''s ass."


    Then, Feng Yun walked away from the Body Strengthening Room, his temper slightly flaring and irritation present in his eyes. The boy walked around with nothing to do and he could only sigh with boredom.


    "Dammit, is there nothing to do? I haven''t fought in a long time now. Pleaseeeee, someone give me something to kill!"


    Feng Yun acted like a child throwing a tantrum, whining that he could not fight. After a moment however, a thought came to mind.


    "Aha, I remember. There was that Cave Lion that was acting like a bitch back in the Three Month Challenge. I''ve grown considerably stronger since then, and he shouldn''t have made much progress in cultivation considering that he has pretty low talent. Although he is of the Tyrant Realm, I may be able to contend with him. Yes yes, I can test my skills against this bastard. And have some Lion Burgers at the same time!"


    [Did you guys know there were such things as Lion Burgers?, cause I didn''t...until I searched it up.]


    Feng Yun trotted out of the palace and in a happy mood, activated the Falling Heavens Wings, shooting straight into the sky, towards the Violet Slaughter Valley.

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 Stupid Lion vs. Little F**ker Part 1

    Feng Yun was able to navigate his way to the Violet Slaughter Valley with ease, despite having only been there once. The experiences that he had gained in that particular place had made it such that it was nearly unforgettable to him. Therefore, when he was taken back to the Black Death Palace, he made sure to memorize the way there. He soared through the skies, his wings conjuring massive gusts of wind that could bend trees easily.


    On his face was a hungry smile, his eyes sparkling with desire and a slight killing intent surrounded his body. His target this time was the Tyrannical Cave Lion that he had met in his last adventure in the Violet Slaughter Valley. When he had accidentally treaded into its territory, the lion had ferociously attacked him and attempted to steal his treasures. Fortunately, with the help of the Void Element, Feng Yun was able to escape while inflicting some injuries on the lion. At that point in time, he had the cultivation of the Xiantian 6th Layer. He had no chance of killing the lion with that strength.


    However, now his strength had grown by many times and Feng Yun felt confident in being able to execute the lion, though with a little difficulty. After all, his opponent was a Tyrant Realm beast. His cheerful and laid back smile caused him to give off an aura of leisure and no combat capacity. In fact, if one was to observe him right now, if not for the powerful sovereign wings, they would think he was a mere mortal!


    "Stupid lion, this time I won''t lose. I, Feng Yun is not someone who easily forgets about the people who attempt to kill him. I''ll make sure to collect your soul and imprison you within the Void Universal Manual. Mwahahaha, how you will scream!"


    Feng Yun schemed and put on a mischievous smile that could cause anyone to tell that this boy was up to no good. As he fantasized about his torture methods, Feng Yun arrived at the Violet Slaughter Valley. Retracting his wings, he landed at the base of the mountain, walking through the pathway into the forest as if it was his home. The pressure and killing intent from the beasts swarmed his body, but compared to last time, it was considerably weaker.


    "Such trivial ability. Stay quiet."


    With a simple phrase, the killing intent attempting to press and instill fear into him disappeared without a trace and seemed to run away from his now cold expression. His smiling leisure filled expression was no longer and a cold countenance replaced it. He strolled through the forest, taking in the sights and nostalgia from his previous visit. He inhaled the fresh scent of blood and death as if it was the same as normal air. Despite all the scenes of carnage surrounding him, he didn''t flinch even once and continued on his path without any hesitation.


    He halted his tracks when he reached a certain clearing where many bones belonging to different beasts were scattered throughout. All of them were the bones of carnivores, like a bear or tiger. Feng Yun noticed the assortment of bones and the specific types of bones and suddenly realized where he was.


    "Ah, this is the place where I killed those three beasts attempting to steal my kill. Haha, that was a tough fight."


    He stared at the bones while remarking. Behind him, in the shadows lay a pair of glowing red eyes mad with bloodlust, creeping up from a bush. The bloodlust was aimed towards Feng Yun obviously and its strength was quite great as well. The creature didn''t get the feeling of great strength when analyzing Feng Yun at all. To the creature, he seemed like his next lunch.


    Disregarding all caution, the creature pounced towards Feng Yun, attempting to assassinate him in one blow. As it leaped from its hiding spot, the creature''s true form was revealed. The creature was a large wolf, its pelt violet allowing it to blend in with its surroundings easily. Furthermore, when it released its strength, it was unexpectedly of the Xiantian Realm 9th Layer! Such a wolf would be crowned a great king in the Violet Slaughter Valley and this explained why it had no caution against Feng Yun. There were no beings in this part of the forest that it knew that could match up to it. Unfortunately, it had met Feng Yun.


    Without even turning around, Feng Yun continued glancing at the bones with a carefree attitude, but he also snapped his fingers at the same time that the violet wolf pounced. A blood red blade made of soul energy manifested outside of Feng Yun''s body and launched itself straight through the wolf''s abdomen. The wolf had no time to dodge and was instantly pierced by the massive longsword. Its heart and lungs completely blew up and it crashed to the floor, eyes still and not a single trace of bloodlust left in them.


    Feng Yun didn''t turn to look at the corpse and continued towards the inner depths of the Violet Slaughter Valley. It wouldn''t be too long before he reached the damn Cave Lion''s residence.


    Meanwhile, at the cave lion''s residence, the target in question had an ugly countenance as it stared at its reflection in a pool of water. The Cave Lion grunted as it noticed the long black scar that covered one of its eyes. Every time it looked at the eye, it was reminded of a humiliation that it had experienced six months earlier. Grumbling to itself the Cave Lion said,


    "This scar has completely ruined my face! What a humiliation! Ugh, I''ve looked at my reflection for six damn months now and I look ugly as fuck! What sort of evil arts did that ''Little Fucker'' use to damage his father, I''s face?! It''s not even regenerating!"


    Initially, the Cave Lion had not been too worried about its injuries when it had been wounded by Feng Yun''s Void Element. After all, Tyrant and Truth Realm cultivators possessed an extremely powerful regeneration and usually small wounds like mini eye scars would be treated within a couple months or a bit more.


    However, after six months, the scar didn''t show any signs of recovering and continued to exist, as if negating the Cave Lion''s regeneration powers. Such power was simply unfathomable! If a power like this could prevent higher realms cultivators from regenerating, wouldn''t it be invincible? Unfortunately, the Cave Lion had come hit by this power literally to the face. Over time, its hatred of the boy who caused this catastrophe to happen only rose higher and higher, to the point where he had imprinted Feng Yun''s figure into his memory clearly.


    "I swear if I see ''Little Fucker'' again someday, I''ll first let him live with large scar over his eye for six months, and then eat him. A powerful Tyrant Realm beast like me being defaced...the greatest humiliation! If only I knew his name, damn it!"


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    The Cave Lion had begun to refer to Feng Yun as ''Little Fucker'' after the incident and that was his only method of keeping the hatred for the boy in his head. The beast paced back and forth in agitation, and then sighed with dejection after a while.


    "Damn it, I''ve been saying the same thing over and over for the last six months. Nothing''s going to happen. In fact, since he was nearly killed by me, I doubt ''Little Fucker'' will ever come back here. Ugh, I won''t die in peace with this kind of regret!"


    "You won''t die in peace anyway, Stupid Lion." Suddenly, a sound came from the depths of the forest that sat opposite the Cave Lion''s residence. The beast abruptly looked up in shock as it recognized the voice and very quickly stupefaction appeared on its face when it finally saw the figure.


    Feng Yun emerged from the forests, a cold smile coating his lips and endless killing intent rushing forth like an ocean ready to swallow a harbor. The Cave Lion''s eyes were fixed in a trance on the boy who had suddenly come spewing insults. A stutter escaped the Cave Lion''s mouth as it finally registered the moment.


    "L...Little Fucker! I-It''s you!"


    "Haha, are you surprised to see me? Anyways, who''s this Little Fucker that you keep spewing crap about, you Stupid Lion?!" Feng Yun raised his eyebrows and delighted in the Cave Lion''s shock. He could tell immediately what would come next.


    "HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!"


    The Cave Lion suddenly went berserk as endless torrents of killing intent swarmed its body and pressed down on Feng Yun''s body like raging waves. Feng Yun felt the pressure however he did not pay much attention to it. After all, his own physical body was nearing the realm of a true Tyrant Realm cultivator. He would not be put down merely by killing intent.


    "Oi oi, Stupid Lion. You must be really excited to see me! That''s some nice killing intent you''ve got there." Feng Yun brandished his sword out of space and held it by his side. "Now shut up and become a Lion Burger."


    It was then that the Cave Lion charged in all its madness and unleashed waves of Killing Energy from its body. It appeared to be attempting to crash and break open Feng Yun''s body with one hit.


    "LITTLE FUCKER!!! I''LL KILL YOU FOR WHAT YOU''VE DONE!" Feng Yun stared at him as if he had been wronged, a slight trace of disbelief on his face. Of course, this was all a facade.


    "You want to kill me that badly? What did I do to you? I mean...aside from not letting you kill me of course."


    The Cave Lion angled its face towards Feng Yun, showing him clearly the long black scar over its left eye, which made it blind. Feng Yun stared at it and suddenly changed to a concerned expression.


    "Oh that is a nasty scar you''ve got there. You should get that checked up. Maybe the doctor will teach you how to recognize Mt. Tai without eyes."


    [You Xianxia fans know the popular Chinese idiom "Has eyes but could not recognize Mt. Tai" right? Well, I just kind of adapted it to the situation]


    "Keep talking. I''ll cut that tongue out first when I torture you." The Cave Lion gritted its teeth with rage but there was also faint traces of glee as well.


    After all, it had originally assumed that Feng Yun would never return and had resigned itself to never attaining revenge. However now Feng Yun''s arrival signified hope and no more dejection. Secretly the lion lamented to itself that Feng Yun was truly stupid to think that he could beat it.


    A Tyrant Realm cultivator losing to a Xiantian Realm cultivator?


    What a joke!


    ''Hmph, how much could he have grown in such a short period of time. Ah yes, he still has that Soul Bone Artifact doesn''t he? I''ll take that from him as well!''


    The Cave Lion didn''t waste any words and continued its charge at Feng Yun. The latter merely sighed in exasperation and when he looked up, his playful attitude was gone. He had become the King of Assassins.


    Not fearing the charge in the slightest, Feng Yun lifted up his sword and prepared to meet the onslaught. Yuan Energy coursed through his veins and body as he gave off a powerful holy light. Automatically, he summoned his martial skills as a counteroffensive.


    A dragon shaped aura surrounded his body, azure and gold at the same time, and acting as an impenetrable armor.


    Indestructible Dragon Hide!


    At the same time, he applied an offensive attack to lessen the force of the charge. Lightning shaped Yuan Energy coursed through his palms as he applied another attack.


    Raiding Thunder Palm!


    The Cave Lion''s charge arrived just as he executed these two martial skills. The massive body crashed directly into Feng Yun''s attacks, sparks and energy flying. The colliding forces pushed against each other constantly as they tried to gain dominance over each other.


    "Hmph, a mere charge isn''t enough to stop me."


    Feng Yun inserted more Yuan Energy and instantly the Raiding Thunder Palm managed to negate the force of the charge, rendering it completely useless. Though he managed to disperse most of the power however, some Killing Energy managed to escape and attacked him. If he had not been protecting himself, Feng Yun would have assuredly been injured. However, he had prepared the Indestructible Dragon Hide beforehand and thus, the remaining Killing Energy did not have any effect on Feng Yun whatsoever. At the most, it made him take a step or two back.


    He smirked at the stunned Cave Lion, whose joyful expression had turned to one of grimness. The beast had originally believed that it would be simple enough to kill Feng Yun, but it was instead shocked by the boy''s newfound strength.


    "X-Xiantian Realm 8th Layer! Furthermore, the skills you executed, are all Sage Class High Level Skills!" The Cave Lion felt the urge to spit some blood from its mouth. Feng Yun recovered from his knock-back and raised his eyebrow towards the Cave Lion while smiling.


    "Not such an easy prey anymore eh Stupid Lion?"

 Stupid Lion vs. Little F**ker Part 2

    Hey guys, sorry for not posting yesterday. I was actually done with the chapter, but when I was just about to submit it, my mouse went outside of the tabs and double clicked. Supposedly double clicking outside of the tab even when its not the x button deletes all the tabs. And thus, I wasn''t able to save the rest of the work I did. Only half a chapter was there. *Sigh* all my hard work. But the chapter''s here now!  :) Enjoy!


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    The Cave Lion narrowed its eyes upon noticing Feng Yun''s strength and stood there, rage still coursing through its veins. The Little Fucker...had actually dispersed his own attack!


    This was the attack of a Tyrant Realm cultivator. Even a finger from one of these experts could easily decimate a Xiantian Realm cultivator yet Feng Yun wasn''t fazed at all and even perfectly defended against it. Such power could not be described by any word except one.


    Monster!


    "What''s wrong Stupid Lion? You seem to be stuck in a trance! Haha, did my power shock you? Yes, six months can do a lot for you as you''ll come to notice." The Cave Lion was shaken out of its stupor and glared venomously at Feng Yun.


    "I have to admit that you indeed have enormous strength to be able to close the disparity between two realms in a mere six months. However, you will also come to realize that your special methods aren''t enough to defeat me!"


    With this, the Cave Lion roared with pride and stared down at Feng Yun, as if inviting him to attack first. Feng Yun merely smiled and decided to oblige.


    He started off by running forward, his sword by his side the entire time, emanating an awesome aura. At the same time, he activated his dragon spirit and his power multiplied by several times afterward. Seeing this magnifying power the Cave Lion snorted.


    Acting quickly, Feng Yun slashed his sword towards the Cave Lion in a wide arc, the attempt going for the head. He obviously knew that the Cave Lion would try to defend and thus, merely used it as a baiting tactic.


    "Such an easy attack requires no effort."


    The Cave Lion lazily swiped a claw at him, condensed with Killing Energy that could instantly decimate any ordinary opponent. Feng Yun solemnly watched as the two attacks met. Sparks and energy burst as either side was battling for dominance. However, it was clear that Feng Yun''s ordinary sword strike was on the losing end.


    He knew that this would be the case, so he applied another attack to complement the blow. Yuan Energy circulated through his body and was released from both his palms, rising into the air. The energy then compiled itself together until it had formed a massive awe inspiring dragon whose gaze looked like it would deliver anyone straight to the Yellow Springs.


    Hell Thunder Dragon''s Descent!


    The dragon that had been suspended in the sky suddenly pointed its head towards the ground, having found its target. Killing intent sprouted from its body as it dived in for the kill, mouth open wide. The Cave Lion gazed at the dragon, a grim expression on its face. It was currently preoccupied with Feng Yun''s earlier attack and now it had to deal with the descending dragon as well.


    "Screw your dragon and your sword!"


    The Cave Lion''s eyes turned bright red from the mass of Killing Energy being released from its body. It emerged like a torrent, swallowing everything around it and nothing could escape it. Realizing the immense power behind the move, Feng Yun backed away, pulling his sword from the strike. His face held a grim expression as he watched the dragon clash against the Cave Lion''s monstrous power.


    "Hmph, this martial art is powerful, but it is simply too lacking in front of my cultivation!"


    The wave of Killing Energy assaulted the Hell Thunder Dragon, which suddenly halted in its pathway. The dragon roared and thrashed about against the energy, its pride unwilling to let itself disappear. Feng Yun watched carefully as the dragon was pushed back. Very rarely had he faced an opponent where his Hell Thunder Dragon''s Descent didn''t work. Apparently the Cave Lion was very capable of defeating the attack.


    "Hmm, let''s experiment and see how far he can go."


    Feng Yun decided to add more Yuan Energy to the dragon in order to see how much the Cave Lion would be willing to go. He also wanted to make the Cave Lion exhaust itself in energy.


    Upon receiving the energy, the dragon suddenly grew thicker and longer than it was before. Although this would consume much of Feng Yun''s Yuan Energy supply, he had other trump cards to use. The dragon roared with newfound power and managed to tear straight through the torrential Killing Energy that the Cave Lion had manifested. A grim expression appeared on the latter and it gritted its teeth in annoyance.


    "Supplying it with more energy eh? Fine. I''ll use my own powers."


    The Cave Lion had no fear as the dragon approached it ever closer. Feng Yun narrowed its eyes when he saw this. The Stupid Lion, definitely had a trump card.


    The Cave Lion closed its eyes for a moment and readied itself into a fighting stance. Then, the energy that was preoccupied with preventing the dragon from approaching gathered back into its palm. The lion took a large breath of air, before releasing the fist directly towards the dragon. The fist seemed to carry the weight of Heaven and Earth as the ground shook beneath its massive power. It curved in a crescent moon like arc that made it absolutely deadly.


    Black Moon Crushing Palm!


    The power of the fist exploded outwards and met with the dragon, causing a great explosion to occur. Smoke manifested out of the clash as thick as a smog and flooded the battlefield, making visibility for anything other than Feng Yun and the Cave Lion impossible. Feng Yun''s eyes lit up as he realized that the palm technique that the Cave Lion had used was indeed a Sage Class High Level Skill.


    Generally, it was incredibly hard for beasts to learn martial arts as the majority of them either could not comprehend the text, or simply did not have access to them. Humans dominated most of the collection of martial arts and beasts that did not belong to divine beast clans had to have a great amount of fortune to be able to obtain one. The Cave Lion clearly had this stroke of good fortune. Furthermore, Feng Yun could tell that this skill was extremely powerful, capable of eclipsing even the Hell Thunder Dragon''s Descent and his other skills. Feng Yun wondered if even the Indestructible Dragon Hide would be able to withstand such a technique.


    After a few seconds the dust cleared and the Cave Lion stood there, clearly unharmed. However, a grim expression was on its face, whereas a happy expression was on Feng Yun''s.


    "Damn it, this child is clever. He must have somehow predicted that I would have this sort of trump card and poured more Yuan Energy into the dragon to make me use it. Now he knows all about my Black Moon Crushing Palm. He knows that I''m in a bad position because I used a large amount of Killing Energy in that attack.


    However, he should have also exhausted his Yuan Energy supply as well, right?"


    He was shocked however, when he heard the sound of Feng Yun snapping his fingers and forty blades hovering in the air above his head, all of them poised to fire at the Cave Lion''s body. He also had his Falling Heavens Wings unfurled and ready to unleash its abilities.


    "You...You''ve got to be kidding me right?!" The Cave Lion roared with despair.


    ''HOW?! He should have been completely exhausted after that right? Nobody can recover from that kind of state in just a couple minutes. Furthermore, there are no undulations in his dantian that signify pill usage!''


    "That means...he''s not using Yuan Energy!" The Cave Lion suddenly came to the realization.


    "Hey...you don''t look too good over there. It was pretty interesting seeing that martial skill of yours. However, I don''t think you can use such an attack against my Soul Blades."


    "Soul Blades?"


    Feng Yun didn''t explain any further and instantly torrents of bloodlust erupted from within his body and supplied itself to the forty blades, making them seem like an unstoppable force. Furthermore, in each of these blades, was the will to steal life, to steal creation away from the heavens.


    "Feed off of the flesh and blood of the lion. Oh, but do please leave the meat unharmed. I would like to extract the meat as well." He then proceeded to snap his fingers. As if they were his children, the weapons obediently followed his orders and shot off at a speed that could nearly rival Mach 2.


    [Mach 2=686 m/s]


    The Cave Lion could barely see the blades as they flew past him, each one aiming for a vital spot on its body. It immediately arranged itself into a basic fighting stance and kept its eye on the blades, hoping to get lucky. However, in its eyes lay disbelief and confusion. It simply could not understand how Feng Yun had the capacity to utilize any more skills when his Yuan Energy supply should have been depleted.


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    The first few times were easy enough to block with his physical body, dodging around with an incredible speed as the blades zoomed past his body and dissipated into nothingness. A feeling of satisfaction began to develop in it when it had dodged around ten blades. Unfortunately, the legacy of the Carnage Divinity was no simple power.


    The blades while in midair, suddenly changed their flight pattern and separated into different areas, some flanking the Cave Lion''s sides, while others still kept to the front. The change was so sudden that even the Cave Lion was caught off guard. The blood red swords charged, increasing their speed even further.


    The Cave Lion attempted to defend against this onslaught but he responded too late. Three longswords, all of them a varied size attacked his waist, piercing the skin 6 inches deep. The Cave Lion immediately spat out blood from his throat and panted while jumping back several meters.


    "These blades, just what are they made of? To be able to pierce a Tyrant Realm cultivator''s body, simply incredible!"


    The Cave Lion gritted its teeth while grasping the three blades one by one. Then, he pulled them out with a groan escaping its lips. Blood poured out of the wound in large amounts, making the already violet ground even darker. When the blades were flung to the ground, they dissipated into a transparent, almost ghostly energy that flowed back into Feng Yun''s chest. The boy at this point was incredibly serene, his expression containing no worry at all as he snapped his fingers once more.


    Less than thirty blades circled around him, all of them no less powerful than the previous ones. The Cave Lion stared at the formation grimly while clutching its waist. Its complexion had turned pale from the blood loss and its fatigue was easily discernible from the amount of sweat pouring down its face.


    "Little Fucker, your blades are made out of soul energy. But how do you have such a strong soul to be able to conjure such weapons?!" The Cave Lion could feel the life being sucked out of him bit by bit despite the blades having been removed from its body. This was indeed the great effect of the Unlimited Soul Weapons; life stealing.


    "That is none of your concern Stupid Lion. However, I''ll tell you what is my concern...your death!"


    His eyes glowed with killing intent and as if the blades could sense their Master''s will, they too began to emanate killing intent. The Cave Lion looked at it with a grim expression and knew that it would be incredibly hard for him to escape this situation. Those blades were simply too powerful.


    "Damn it. Useless useless useless. Why didn''t I kill him in the last encounter?! Fuck!" The Cave Lion only had enough energy for a single Black Moon Crushing Palm. Its only option was to use the chance gained by deflecting the blades to find an opening and execute Feng Yun in one move.


    ''It''s risky, but it may work.''


    The Cave Lion resolved itself to do so and took a deep breath, waiting for its opponent to make a move. Seeing this, Feng Yun could tell immediately that it didn''t intend to die so easily.


    "Let''s have some fun. Die." He uttered one phrase and the blades immediately responded, flying towards the Cave Lion in a mad frenzy.


    In response to this, the Cave Lion drew up the familiar crescent moon like arc with its claw infusing the remaining Killing Energy that it had left in its body.


    Black Moon Crushing Palm!


    The previous Black Moon Crushing Palm had been instant and one fist, but this version of the palm technique became drawn out and longer. The Cave Lion''s claws moved at an incredibly fast pace, coated in a thick Killing Energy that clashed against the soul weapons without letting up. However, as he blocked one blade after another, more sweat poured down on the Cave Lion''s forehead.


    Its movements grew increasingly slow and fatigue began to overcome it. However, despite this lack of energy, the Cave Lion persevered and continued to block the blades while searching for an opening. While blocking one of the morningstars that had flown his way, he suddenly noticed that Feng Yun had taken at least one second longer to deploy the next blade and immediately exposed this chance, increasing its speed to the maximum.


    "Found it!"


    In a mere half a second, the Cave Lion had already arrived at where Feng Yun was located and without any hesitation, swiped its claw with its remaining strength. Feng Yun had a look of terror on his face, which further made the Cave Lion even more confident. It now had no doubts that it had one the battle. However, right as the claw was so close to chopping Feng Yun''s head off, the boy changed his expression in a flash to a cold smile.


    "Fool."


    The Cave Lion had completely thrown away all caution so it wasn''t able to see the five blades aimed at its body from behind. The five blades instantly punctured through the thick flesh, all of them, converged on the heart. The Cave Lion''s claw stopped a mere inch away from Feng Yun''s face, its mouth agape and eyes twitching madly. Feng Yun coldly stared as blood poured out of the lion''s mouth, bit by bit, before it collapsed to the ground in disbelief. Plastered on its face was an expression of regret and unwillingness, as it realized that its attempt had failed.


    "Dammit! Dammit!" The Cave Lion muttered to itself while clenching its fist. Feng Yun calmly strolled over in a leisurely fashion and bent over to stare down at the lion. He glowered at it, like a massive tower looking down on civilization and said,


    "Do you know what your mistake was?"


    "Yeah, not killing you the first time!" The Cave Lion gritted its teeth while answering. Feng Yun could still feel the pride in its eyes and marveled at the lion''s bravery even when it was about to die.


    "Yes, that and underestimating me severely. Perhaps if you had executed that martial art of yours early in the fight, you would have had a chance. Unfortunately, you didn''t do so. And thus, here you are, with your life in my hands." He smiled evilly while saying so. The Cave Lion received chills every time his eyes met that smile.


    "Peh, what ''life in your hands''? Fuck, just send me to the Yellow Springs if you dare you bastard!" Feng Yun was unperturbed by its threats and instead said,


    "What''s your name Stupid Lion?" The Cave Lion narrowed its eyes in suspicion however since it had nothing to lose it replied.


    "Yang Shizi. Why?"


    "Well, Yang Shizi, it appears that you still think that you''ll have an easy way out by death. I regretfully inform you that your life will be a living hell from now on."


    "Little Fucker! What the hell are you talking about?!" Feng Yun said nothing and summoned his sword. Without another word, he pierced the sword through the neck of the lion. On the lion''s face as it died was one of confusion and disorder.


    Feng Yun waited for a few seconds before a transparent soul emerged from its body. He automatically grasped at the threads and pulled it towards him. Then, he summoned the Void Universal Manual and the suction power began to appear. Yang Shizi''s soul shot towards one of the empty pages in the book and formed a large bright tattoo that was shaped like a lion''s mane. Feng Yun tuned in to the tattoo and he could then hear the screams of disbelief that echoed from it.


    "LITTLE FUCKER! WHAT DID YOU DO TO ME?!!! AHHHH!" Yang Shizi had originally thought that at least he would be granted a peaceful and honorable death. However, instead he had been sealed within an unbreakable prison.


    "No no no no no no no no no no no no no! This can''t be happening. Please, I beg of you. Let me out! Let me out!" Feng Yun tuned out of the screams and exited the Void Universal Manual.


    He stared at the corpse which he had slain himself. Yang Shizi was the first Tyrant Realm beast that he had ever slain. And he had even done so while being at the Xiantian Realm. This was an incredible accomplishment and only served to prove how strong he had become.


    "Hmm, that Stupid Lion is dead now, so...it''s lion burger time!"


    Feng Yun began to use his sword to chop away the limbs of the deceased Yang Shizi, all while making clean cuts and slices. He then prepared a fire and started to roast the meat. Taking out some of the bread slices which he had brought with him, the devouring of lion burgers began.


    As Feng Yun tore through the burgers, he could feel the rich and juicy taste that came from the meat. He could easily say that it was several times greater in quality than the meats from his previous life. He quickly concluded that it must be because of the cultivation session that it had which eliminated all of the impurities in the body and filled with vitality.


    "Oh god, this stuff tastes like heaven! Mc Donald''s could learn a thing or two from this!"


    [Okay that was a modern reference but Feng Yun is from a modern world so...is it acceptable?]