Paradise of Demonic Gods

by Stayrr

“Obtaining the topmost degree of talent in sword arts in the world requires giving up 72 years of lifespan, which leaves you with only five more years of your life. At the same time, you will never be able to feel love, kinship, and friendship, and you’ll end up leading a lonely life until your death, unable to procreate, or to have any descendants. “From now onwards, everything r

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Chapter 431: Five Tiers of Perfection

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A few days later, in the Sacred Land, Fang Xingjian abruptly opened his eyes. Endless gleams of light surged forth. The seventh level of the mystical prints, countless heavenly and earthly treasures, access to 100 times ether density, as well as Fang Xingjian's own best sword arts talent in the world...

If any one of these priceless treasures were to land in the hands of an ordinary person, that person could become the leader of a region, and even leave a mark in history.

And all of these factors were now gathered in Fang Xingjian's hands alone. This allowed him to create one miracle after another, while his abilities soared in leaps and bounds. Right now, his ether synchronization rate had finally been pushed up to 100%, and he had become a level 29 Conferred Knight.

Countless streams of information gushed crazily into his mind, making him feel the changes of the entire world.

He could sense the agitation in the atmosphere, the spinning of the earth under his feet, as well as the changes to the countless particles in space.

Concurrently, he could sense the past and the present.

There was boundless information and energy in ether particles. There was information of the present, as well as of the past.

It was just like how, in the Sacred Land, Fang Xingjian could gather the comprehensions of the cultivators of the past.

However, when his ether synchronization rate reached 100%, the difference was even greater. He could sense the countless information remnants left behind from the past, It was more complete, more vast. It was as if he had seen the future, seen the developments, and sensed the changes across time.

His entire consciousness was slammed by countless streams of information, as if it would forever be lost in the river of time in the next moment.

'Time...

'Excellent.'

In the past, Fang Xingjian had experienced something similar with his Heaven's Volition Sword Intent. However, this time around, the feeling was clearer. It was because the information which he received was more complete. He could clearly and more directly sense the passing of time.

He even had a vague feeling that he was able to vaguely see some changes in the future. He seemed to be able to see what he would be eating tomorrow, where he would be cultivating, and who would come to look for him.

Shaking his head, Fang Xingjian knew that this was an illusion. It was an inference made after the boundless information had merged. It was just one out of the endless possibilities. It was beneficial to his thinking, but its effect would not be noticeable in terms of his battle prowess.

At level 29, his greatest improvement was still the amount of attributes on his Stats Window and his future potential.

"I've finally reached level 29."

Fang Xingjian lowered his head to take a look. The attributes on his Stats Window had become:

Level: 29

Strength: 29318

Agility: 30718

Reaction: 209

Endurance: 188

Flexibility: 187

Ether Synchronization Rate: 100%

Right now, Fang Xingjian was still relying on the many abilities he had attained while cultivating as a Conferred Knight. At this phase, he could finally gradually train them up to the pinnacle.

"Not bad. In fact, at your current level, as long as you reach one tier of perfection, you'll have a chance to attain the Divine level." Just then, a female voice rang out from the darkness. A young lady wearing maid's clothes slowly walked out. She looked at Fang Xingjian and said, smiling, "Congratulations, Xingjian. There are less than 5,000 Conferred Knights across the entire Empire, and merely 100 of them capable of reaching level 29. Right now, you've finally reached this stage as well."

Looking at the maid, Fang Xingjian was stunned for a moment before he spoke with hesitation, "Second Prince? You were mentioning perfection?"

"It's me," the young maid smiled and said, "Most Divine level experts keep themselves in seclusion, away from the public. Level 29 can be said to be the peak amongst humans. And if one who was at level 29 could reach perfection for one or two of his abilities, that person could be be considered at the peak amongst those at the pinnacle.

"In fact, for a level 29 expert, the body toughness is split into level 20 to 29, the number of specialty seeds owned range from 1 to 1,440, the number of physical particles amount to 1.08 billion, and the ether organs are also be differentiated into different types. Furthermore, the regeneration of a level 29 expert's body is also differentiated by whether the brain can regenerate.

"Therefore, the abilities of level 29 experts vary greatly. When a person takes the first step into level 29, it can only be said that these abilities 'could be' cultivated to the peak.

"Out of all of these, although the cultivation of the body's toughness has an extremely high level of difficulty, requiring one to keep tampering with the heavenly thunders and terrestrial magnetism forces, when compared with the other cultivating areas, it is already considered the easiest.

"Therefore, for the top tier experts at the pinnacle of level 29, the differentiation in strength is based on whether or not they have achieved perfection in their cultivation areas.

"For example, if the toughness of one's body is at the level of a level 29 Superior Divine Weapon, then it is a type of perfection.

"If one attained 1,440 specialty seeds, it is also a type of perfection.

"Being able to unleash the prowess of 1.08 billion physical particles is also a type of perfection.

"When one succeeds in transforming all of their internal organs into ether organs, it is also a type of perfection.

"If one could regenerate the brain and truly achieve the state of undeath and indestructibility, this is also a type of perfection.

"The extreme of these five abilities of a Conferred Knight, with one area achieved, would be one tier of perfection, with two achieved, it would be two tiers of perfection. When all five are achieved, then it would be five tiers of perfection.

"However, amongst the cultivation in these five areas, the cultivation of the heavenly thunders and terrestrial magnetism forces could be considered the simplest one of them. All the others are extremely difficult to cultivate.

"It has been very long since the appearance of a Conferred Knight who could perfectly achieved five tiers of perfection in this world.

"Especially regarding the 1.08 billion physical particles. For the past few hundred years, no one has been able to achieve this. Therefore, it has been several hundred years since there last was an expert who had achieved five tiers of perfection.

"And attaining 1,440 specialty seeds is extremely difficult as well.

"Regeneration of the brain is a test of life and death; and forming ether organs is a process that would take an entire century.

"Therefore, having a person at level 29 achieving five tiers of perfection gradually turned into a legend."

Hearing the Second Prince's explanation, Fang Xingjian nodded.

With his current basic abilities, he could have a firm stand in the first tier amongst those of level 29. Furthermore, he still had the Heavenly Abyss Annihilation Armor and the Heaven's Volition Sword Intent.

The Heavenly Abyss Annihilation Armor held 50% of Domirov's powers, and the Heaven's Volition Sword Intent had unleashed even greater prowess after he had attained level 29. In addition, he also had an astonishing sword arts cultivation.

With everything added together, even though he had yet to attain even one tier of perfection, he was already on par against experts who had two or even three tiers of perfection.

'Then I'll first focus on training up my heavenly thunders and terrestrial magnetism forces, and pushing my body's toughness which is at level 28 to level 29, to complete the first tier of perfection of a level 29.'

However, through understanding the difficulties of the five tiers of perfection, Fang Xingjian could tell, "Since it has been very, very long since the appearance of a Conferred Knight who attained five tiers of perfection, then wouldn't it mean that one could still attain the Divine level without reaching five tiers of perfection?"

The Second Prince nodded, "That's right. In fact, Conferred Knights would have the opportunity to attain the Divine level when they are at one tier of perfection. In the past, experts at this phase were also known as Demigods. It could be considered the preparation phase for becoming a Divine level expert."

Although Fang Xingjian felt strange when the Second Prince was talking to him through a maid, what made him even more astonished was that the latter could freely enter and exit the Sacred Land.

He looked at the Second Prince and asked, "How did you come in?"

"Haha, my Killing technique, Thoughts Across A Thousand Li, is still quite convenient."

Fang Xingjian thought to himself. If the Second Prince was really what he had thought him to be, then he was definitely not a simple character. This also posed another problem. The Second Prince had probably left behind a part of his consciousness in the Regional Academy, allowing him to freely monitor the situation there at any time.

The Second Prince continued, "Xingjian, make good use of your time to become a Demigod. There is an impending storm. If it comes and yet you've been unable to attain the Demigod level, then in the future, you will probably not even have the right to choose."

"How on earth does one attain the Divine level?" Fang Xingjian took this chance to ask.

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Chapter 432: Divine Level and Earthquake

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"You don't have to consider the Divine level. I can only tell you that the more abilities one attains perfection for at level 29, the higher the possibility of attaining the Divine level, and the greater the prowess after successfully attaining the Divine level." The Second Prince spoke as he gradually headed into the darkness.

"Eldest Brother also strives to attain the Divine level at four tiers of perfection. Xingjian, if you wish to go against him, you must at least have four tiers of perfection as well."

The next moment, the Second Prince had completely been engulfed by the darkness. With a flash, he went outside the Sacred Land following the darkness. He was about to head out when he realized that there was a pressure on his shoulder. He turned back to look, only to discover that Fang Xingjian had unknowingly appeared behind him, grabbing onto his shoulder.

"You!"

The Second Prince looked at Fang Xingjian in a daze, as if he had not expected that the latter would be able to come after him at such speed, even being able to grab onto him.

Fang Xingjian looked at him and said, "How on earth does one attain Divine level?"

The Second Prince thought to himself, mouth agape, 'Isn't this guy growing too fast? To think that my double is unable to dodge him!'

It was only on the second time the question was asked that the maid said, "There's no use even if you were to ask me. I think it isn't good for you to know how to attain the Divine level in advance. Therefore, I did not leave the relevant information on this double." With that, she pointed to her brain and said, "Therefore, I have no idea either.

"Xingjian, you're better off focusing on cultivating in peace. It's best if you're able to cultivate to four tiers of perfection. It'll help you be able to go against Eldest Brother in the future."

Since the Second Prince's double did not know, Fang Xingjian could only let him go and returned to the Sacred Land, starting to prepare the cultivation for his body's toughness and of the heavenly thunders and terrestrial magnetism forces.

A few days later, on the training grounds, two silhouettes repetitively clashed, longsword against longsword. There were occasional thunderous clashing sounds, causing the space above the training ground to resonate as if there were thunders rolling.

Anderson turned into a series of black afterimages and, as if he was black lightning, circled around Zhou Xingwen time and time again, attacking him.

However, even Zhou Xingwen, who was one level higher than the level 21 Anderson, was not his match. This time around, although Zhou Xingwen's defense was messed up, he had managed to fend off the attacks. Occasionally, he even performed some amazing moves, pushing Anderson back on the defense.

The two of them had not cultivated sword arts in the past. However, ever since Fang Xingjian's Rebirth Sword Technique had come into the world, as more and more people saw the effects from the cultivation of the Rebirth Sword Technique, more and more Knights changed to cultivating sword arts.

A long time later, the two of them came to a stop. Anderson looked at Zhou Xingwen in astonishment and asked, "How can you possibly improve at such a fast rate? What did you eat? Why do I have the feeling that you've become more clever?"

"Hehe, this is a secret."

"Fang Xingjian did this?" Anderson frowned and asked, "What on earth did he do?"

"Brother Anderson, let me give you some heartfelt words." Zhou Xingwen came up to pat Anderson on the shoulder. However, his hand had just got near when it was slapped away by Anderson, "If you want to talk, then speak up. There's no need for the physical contact."

Zhou Xingwen shook his head helplessly and started speaking once again, "Anderson, you should know of Xingjian's means too. In the future, he'll definitely become a Divine level existence, an expert who will create countless miracles.

"Even my performance today was thanks to him raising my aptitude."

"Raising your aptitude? How's that possible?" Anderson looked at Zhou Xingwen in disbelief.

Zhou Xingwen smiled and shook his head, "In the beginning, I didn't believe it either, but Xingjian pulled it off. Anderson, I don't understand, why aren't you fully joining us? As long as you were to truly become one of us, with your talent, Xingjian would definitely not shy back on nurturing you.

"After Xingjian increases your original aptitude, how far would you be able to go?"

Anderson entered a state of silence. At the beginning, he had only promised to help Fang Xingjian run errands for half a year. Right now, that half a year was almost up.

Psychologically, Anderson was not a person who was willing to lower himself before others. Even considering the current Fang Xingjian, Anderson was unwilling to become his subordinate.

However, as Fang Xingjian had made tremendous sums time and time again, and especially after seeing Zhou Xingwen's performance today, Anderson was hesitating.

Finally, he could not help but ask, "Where is Fang Xingjian now?"

"He should be at the Horned Frogs Valley. After hearing that a storm was brewing there, Xingjian headed over."

On a piece of flat land of the valley, about 300 kilometers away from the Great Western City, the entire sky was filled with dark clouds, as if thunder and lightning would hit any time.

The wind in the valley got increasingly stronger, and as the strong gales blew, the grass lands and the trees continued to tremble endlessly, as if they had gone crazy.

In such circumstances, in the center of the Horned Frogs Valley, a series of loud sounds rang out suddenly from an iron mine.

It sounded as if the earth's plates had cracked, and an extremely powerful geomagnetic form deep underground had exploded outward.

"Run!"

"Run quickly!"

"There's an earthquake!"

The people who were working in the iron mine were making their escape as if their lives depended on it. It was unknown whether they were just lucky that everyone had managed to escape safely. Just then, amidst countless astonished gazes, the ground cracked, its jagged edges protruding outward.A stone platform purely made from countless rocks, ores, and earth rose up. It was as if a mountain was being born at a rate that could be seen by the naked eye.

Boom boom boom boom! Amidst the thunderous sounds, the ground continued to push and press against itself, forming a metal mountain that was over three hundred meters tall.

The people at the foot of the mountain went into a commotion. Witnessing the sudden appearance of a metal mountain, they exchanged glances, their eyes filled with terror. They could not understand what had just happened.

Suddenly, someone dropped to their knees, shouting, "Mountain God! The Mountain God is angry!"

"Mountain God! Please spare our lives!"

"Grandfather Mountain God, please be appeased!"

Countless people dropped to their knees and prayed. However, the foreman of the miners frowned. He was a level 9 Knight apprentice and was more knowledgeable compared to the rest. He did not believe in the legends of there being a Mountain God and merely mumbled to himself, 'Could it be that some kind of treasure has appeared? And that this was done by some expert?'

It was impossible to not attract attention when such an amazing sight had occurred in the middle of the valley. About 15 minutes later, two graceful figures had arrived at the foot of the mountain at the speed of sound, followed by a series of afterimages.

Of the two graceful figures, the person in the lead was a lady with long black hair, who wore a gown and looked as if she was a fairy.

With an arched nose, slender limbs, and mesmerizing eyes, she was constantly attracting attention.

Behind her was a naive-looking young lady.

The two of them were the disciples from a faction in the vicinity, 'Ice Palace'. The iron mine where the abnormality had occurred belonged to the Ice Palace.

The long-haired lady was the Ice Palace's female Saint, while the naive-looking young lady was the Ice Palace's Priestess.

Having not gotten any information from the few foremen, the Ice Palace's Saint, who was older, lifted her head and looked toward the peak of the metal mountain. She said, "You wait here. I'll go up and take a look."

"Sister Saint, don't do this. I want to go up with you."

The Ice Palace's Saint smiled helplessly, saying, "Alright, alright, we'll go up together then. But you must remember, without my instructions, don't touch anything."

"I've got it, I've got it."

As the two spoke, their silhouettes flashed and turned into a series of phantom images, leaping up toward the peak of the metal mountain. As level 19 pinnacle Knights, it did not take them long to reach the flat platform on the peak of the mountain. They saw a young man seated there, legs crossed.

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Chapter 433: Gathering Together

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The person seated cross-legged on the peak of the metal mountain was Fang Xingjian, who had just stepped into level 29 awhile ago.

The reason he had come to the Horned Frogs Valley was so that he could use the thunderbolts from the skies to temper and increase the toughness of his body. He wanted to increase his body's toughness from being comparable to that of a level 28 Divine Weapon to one that was level 29, thereby completing one tier of perfection after reaching level 29.

Fang Xingjian had even created the metal mountain under him by controlling the geomagnetic forces and applying the profoundness of the Mountain Shifting Sword. Although the Mountain Shifting Sword had long been synthesized into the Prodigious Demolition Sword Physique, the essence of it was still there, thus allowing Fang Xingjian to use the sword force to guide the forces in the ground.

Right now, it was as if he had created a great lightning rod, and he was sitting on the tip of it. Fang Xingjian stared at the sky and waited for the storm's arrival. He was constantly ready to receive the heavenly thunders to increase the heavenly thunders and terrestrial magnetism forces in his body, as well as increase his body's toughness.

As for the other people or matters, Fang Xingjian did not care about them at all. The two ladies who had come before him were insignificant like ants, and there was no need for him to pay them any heed.

However, the Ice Palace's Saint and Priestess clearly did not think the same. They came up to the platform on the peak of the mountain, feeling astonished as they looked at the seemingly man-made platform. Then they gazed up at Fang Xingjian, who was sitting there cross-legged and motionless while looking up into the sky. The hearts of the two ladies were filled with anxiety and doubtfulness.

The Ice Palace's Saint, who was slightly older than the Priestess, looked at Fang Xingjian with an assessing gaze. She thought, 'This platform seems just like it was man-made. It's true that a second transition expert may be able to do this. Was this done by this young guy over here?

'But he appears to be a little too young, and his appearance is plain. It doesn't seem as if it was done by him.'

On the other hand, the Ice Palace's Priestess did not think as much. She did not sense anything suspicious about this young man and just spoke without any restraint, "Hey, how long have you been here for? Did you see anything? Do you know what happened?"

Of course, Fang Xingjian did not give any response. He merely stared at the sky in a daze, as if he had not heard what the Priestess had said at all.

The Ice Palace's Saint quickly pulled back the good-looking Priestess and then said to Fang Xingjian, "I'm sorry, she's a little outspoken. However, the iron mine here belongs to our Ice Palace. May I ask if the metal mountain here has any relation to you?"

Regardless, the Saint decided that the appearance of this young man was very strange. So, it was best for her to show more courtesy upfront.

However, Fang Xingjian continued to ignore them.

The young Ice Palace's Priestess pouted and said angrily, "What's wrong with you? We asked you nicely, but you don't even reply."

Seeing that Fang Xingjian continued to ignore them, the older Ice Palace's Saint grew increasingly wary. With her experience in the world as a cultivator, a person like this must either be a lunatic or an expert.

Therefore, upon seeing that the Ice Palace's Priestess wanted to go up to talk to Fang Xingjian, the Saint held her back, stopping her advancement.

Just then, a series of laughs rang out, and a man with purple-colored hair leaped up onto the platform at the peak of the mountain. He threw a nonchalant gaze toward Fang Xingjian before landing his eyes on the face of the Ice Palace's Saint.

"Haha, Ice Palace's ladies, what kind of abnormality has happened here? Has some treasure appeared?"

The Ice Palace's Saint said coldly, "Deus, this isn't the territory of the Circle of the Crimson Moon."

"Since an abnormality has occurred in the Horned Frogs Valley, there's no way that we, the Circle of the Crimson Moon, would leave it be. If there is the appearance of any treasures or ancient ruins, then it should be jointly studied by the factions in the vicinity."

Looking at the purple-haired man, the Ice Palace's Saint felt a little helpless. The Circle of the Crimson Moon had always been the Ice Palace's arch enemy, and the two factions had been going against each other for decades. It was impossible for them not to get involved when an abnormality had occurred.

This was especially so when the guy called Deus was a talented disciple of the Circle of the Crimson Moon's current generation and was seen as a hopeful in completing the second transition. He was not someone the Ice Palace's Saint and Priestess would be able to win against.

Just as the Ice Palace's Saint was feeling a little helpless, the sounds of explosions occurring in the air rang out incessantly again. She turned to look in the direction of the sound and saw five to six silhouettes leaping and charging up the metal mountain. Then they arrived in succession on the platform at the mountain's peak.

Circle of the Crimson Moon, Shadow Hall, Steel Shattering Mercury Sect, Sacred Martial Society... All the factions in the vicinity rushed over one after another. They started talking amongst themselves, and the tempers of the factions who already had feuds between them started to heat up. It was as if they were going to break into a fight in the blink of an eye.

In such a scene, even the genius from the Circle of the Crimson Moon, Deus, no longer had any say, let alone Ice Palace's Saint and Priestess. They gradually backed off, readying themselves to face a chaotic battle at any time.

Fang Xingjian, who was seated on the platform and looking up toward the sky, was already treated as an ordinary disciple of some other sects. So, no one paid him any heed.

Just as chaos was about to break forth, a surge of cold air descended. Then in the blink of an eye, the cold air encompassed the entire platform, and a cold voice rang out across the place.

"To be creating havoc in our Ice Palace's territory... Isn't everyone looking down too much on our Ice Palace?"

As the voice rang out, an extremely elegant figure descended, landing next to the Ice Palace's Saint and Priestess with surges of cold air.

The two ladies said happily, "Master, you're finally here."

That elegant voice belonged to a cold and holy-looking middle-aged lady. Although she was a middle-aged lady, her figure and face were well maintained. In particular, her face was snow-white, without a single wrinkle. Only the weariness in her eyes, as well as her identity and dressing, gave signs of her age.

She was the Great Priestess, the current leader of the Ice Palace and a level 22 second transition expert.

When everyone saw the appearance of this second transition expert, they were all slightly taken aback. This was an expected reaction. There were only 5,000 Conferred Knights across the Empire, and within the Empire, second transition experts were very rare. Additionally, every one of them was capable of reigning over a region.

It was just like how, back in Kirst City, the Prefectural Academy's Headmaster who was a level 26 Conferred Knight, had been sufficient to suppress the entirety of Kirst.

The Great Priestess threw a glance across, and wherever her gaze passed by, the wild Knights all lowered their heads, not daring to meet her eyes.

"Hmph, a bunch of cowards dare to create trouble at our Ice Palace?"

Just then, Circle of the Crimson Moon's Deus could not help but say, "The abnormality here concerns the entire Horned Frogs Valley. Yet, the Ice Palace is thinking of pocketing the profits alone? Isn't that too domineering?"

The Great Priestess frowned and looked at Deus with fury-filled eyes. She said coldly, "This is our Ice Palace's territory. Everything you're stepping on right now belongs to our Ice Palace. Yet you're thinking of taking a piece of the pie?"

The cold air on the platform grew increasingly stronger, and frost started to accumulate on everyone's brows and hair. Under these circumstances of such extremely low temperature, no one dared to retort against what the Great Priestess had said. This was how powerful a second transition expert was.

Just then, another extremely evil aura came gushing out, and everyone on the platform felt like their bodies had become extremely heated up. It was as if even the blood in their bodies was boiling up and in constant disarray. No matter how much they tried to suppress the feeling, their blood was beyond their control.

Gleams of light exploded from the Great Priestess's eyes. "Blood Kaiser, you dare wreak havoc at our Ice Palace?!"

An extremely cold voice came down from above, "Great Priestess, if it isn't on the account that the Ice Palace is just a group of weak females, I'd have removed all of you entirely a long time ago."

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Chapter 434: Blood Kaiser

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As the voice spoke, a crimson red figure descended from the skies. It was a man who was encompassed by waves of blood. The man's face was pale, his lips dark red, and his eyes flashed with a piercing bloody glow.

With his appearance, the people present felt that the blood in their bodies seemed to be struggling to get out. Their internal organs were scorching to the extent that it felt as if they were going to burn up.

The person who had just arrived was the Ice Palace's arch enemy and the leader of the Circle of the Crimson Moon, the Blood Kaiser, who was at second transition level 23.

Seeing the sudden appearance of the Blood Kaiser, the Ice Palace's leader, the Great Priestess, frowned deeply and revealed a feeling of endless hostility. The second transition job the Blood Kaiser had taken up was passed down secretly within the Circle of the Crimson Moon—Blood Kaiser. Paired with their secret Killing technique, the Smoldering Blood Technique, he was able to control blood and unleash explosive blood flames. It could be said to be extremely domineering.

Even though the Great Priestess had taken on the Ice Palace's secret second transition job, the Snow Fairy, she was still slightly weaker in comparison. Moreover, she was also one level lower than the Blood Kaiser. These had always caused her to be at a disadvantage when going against the Circle of the Crimson Moon.

Seeing that the Blood Kaiser had made his move, the Great Priestess shouted, "Blood Kaiser, this piece of land was allotted to us when the alliance was formed. Are you thinking of snatching it?"

There were a total of 14 factions in the Horned Frogs Valley. As they schemed against each other, vying for resources, they had also formed a loosely bounded organization in order to pit against external enemies. They called it the Valley Alliance.

Hearing the Great Priestess' words, the Blood Kaiser laughed out loud, and the blood gleam in his eyes grew even stronger. "Great Priestess, don't talk about all this crap. While this piece of land belongs to the Ice Palace, the thing that caused the abnormality before us definitely doesn't belong to the Ice Palace. If you know what's good for you, then hand it over. It'll save me the effort of making my move."

"Blood Kaiser! You better not go overboard!"

"You don't know what's good for you!" With a cold snort, the red gleam in the Blood Kaiser's eyes burst out, and his entire body exuded an endless bloody red light. In that instant, the entire platform filled with a series of horrifying cries, and countless people dropped down to the ground with streams of scorching blood bursting from their pores.

These people had only suffered from the repercussions of the attack. The Great Priestess, who was the actual target, turned pale and a hint of flush flashing across her face. Her snow-white skin turned into a rose color.

She immediately circulated her powers and used cold energy to suppress her blood, preventing the blood in her body from running amok.

However, while she was suppressing the chaotic blood in her body, the Blood Kaiser had already appeared before her, bringing along a great force in a single punch. His fist turned extremely red and gigantic as countless streams of blood charged forth, exuding scorching temperatures. He sent his fist smashing down like a huge cauldron.

A loud thud rang out, and the Great Priestess took three consecutive steps back. Each step she took caused the stone platform under her feet to tremor furiously, bringing up sand and dust into the air. Simultaneously, the flush on her face became more intense, and her hands were also flushed red now. The Great Priestess was completely scorched.

The Blood Kaiser pressed on without giving her any leniency. His pair of fists were like two huge crimson cauldrons, smashing down. The blood in his body was like a generator, incessantly darting around and increasing his powers.

Concurrently, the blood was smoldering, scorching his opponent with high temperatures and causing the air to appear to be distorted.

The Great Priestess continued to suppress the chaotic blood in her body while simultaneously bringing about layers of ice to meet the Blood Kaiser's punches.

However, as a level 23 second transition expert, the Blood Kaiser could cultivate heavenly thunders and terrestrial magnetism forces to increase the toughness of his body. Moreover, his body's toughness far surpassed that of the Great Priestess.

Each time their fists met, the Great Priestess' face would turn even redder, and she would retreat a few steps back. The platform trembled, and dust was sent flying. Even the rocks under their feet were stomped on and crushed. Their battle was like two human-shaped tanks colliding against each other.

After over ten clashes of their punches, the Great Priestess' face had turned so red that it seemed as though her blood was going to drip out. Meanwhile, her hands were releasing hints of white steam continuously. That was her cold energy being vaporized.

If the fight were to go on, she would be beaten to death by the Blood Kaiser within three blows.

In a fight between second transition experts, this was the difference of being one level higher or lower.

The Ice Palace's disciples, namely the Saint and the Priestess, were both extremely nervous. The beautiful Saint, who was the older of the two, bit down on her lips tightly. She could not bear to watch as her Master was forced to take the blows in the battle against the Blood Kaiser.

"This isn't good. The blood in Master's body keeps on getting increasingly chaotic. If the fight goes on, her vital energy and blood will become even more turbulent, and blood will probably burst out from her skin. She will die from blood loss."

"Then what should we do?" Hearing that, the Priestess' eyes opened wide just like those of a pitiful little puppy. "Shall we go and give Master a hand?"

The Ice Palace's Saint shook her head, not saying a word. A battle between second transition experts was not one which they could interfere in. If they were to step forth, they would only be become burdens and add on to the weaknesses her Master was showing.

The people in the surroundings tried to fend off the repercussions from the attacks from the cold energy and the turbulent blood, while watching the two who were engaged in battle. All of them were extremely astonished by the scene.

"To think that the Blood Kaiser's cultivation has grown so rapidly. His body's toughness now far surpasses that of the Ice Palace's Great Priestess."

"And there's also the Smoldering Blood Technique. The last time I met him, the two of them were still on equal grounds. To think that this time around, the Blood Kaiser is the one having the overwhelming victory."

Amidst the dangerous situation, the Ice Palace's Great Priestess finally let out a loud bellow as she put her palms together, unleashing an explosive outburst of cold energy. It felt as if the air was going to be frozen from this extremely low temperature. The cold energy reached out toward the Blood Kaiser, instantly turning his body into an ice sculpture.

However, before the Ice Palace's Great Priestess had even gotten the chance to relax, the Blood Kaiser's body trembled a little and the layers of ice shattered. Able to move once again, he was about to continue with his attacks and let out a shrewd laugh.

It was then that the Ice Palace's Great Priestess finally gave up. She spoke through information currents, "Stop it. I'll admit my defeat today. I'll leave the abnormality here for the Circle of the Crimson Moon to handle."

After all, till now, the Ice Palace's Great Priestess had yet to find out what had really happened to the iron mine. If it was not because the Ice Palace and the Circle of the Crimson Moon had been on bitter ends all the while, she would not have started fighting the moment she arrived.

However, for her to be having a life and death battle over an unknown reason was something which the Ice Palace's Great Priestess was unwilling to do.

Seeing that his opponent had surrendered, the Blood Kaiser let out a cold laugh and said, "You should have done this earlier." This time around, after coming out from his seclusion, he had grown a lot stronger. The fact that he was able to finally suppress her completely put him in an extremely good mood. He turned his head around and saw that there was not a single wild Knight around them who was not in submission.

The Blood Kaiser stopped punching and dissipated his vital energy and blood. Then he asked while smiling, "Great Priestess, do you know what on earth has happened here?"

The Great Priestess frowned, but the genius from the Circle of the Crimson Moon, Deus, had already stepped forward. He reported to the Blood Kaiser, "Lord, when I came here, the Ice Palace's Saint and Priestess were already here. That kid over there was here as well." As he spoke, he pointed toward Fang Xingjian.

The Blood Kaiser threw a casual glance toward Fang Xingjian and then turned to ask the Ice Palace's Saint and Priestess, "Did you guys discover anything?"

The two ladies turned toward their Master, who was slowly suppressing the turbulent vital energy and blood in her body. Upon seeing their Master nod casually, the Ice Palace's Saint spoke up, "We didn't discover anything. But before we had arrived, this person was already here."

"Oh?" The Blood Kaiser followed the direction the Ice Palace's Saint had pointed to and looked at Fang Xingjian, breaking into a smirk. "Kid, where are you from? Why do I feel that you're an unfamiliar face?"

He thought, 'Could it be that it was caused by this kid? But judging from this age, he is probably only about 17, 18, or 19. He seems to be very ordinary as well. Would it be related to him?'

Of course, Fang Xingjian ignored him. The Circle of the Crimson Moon's genius, Deus, could not hold it in and went forward, bellowing, "Kid, we're asking you a question here! Are you deaf?!"

This was the first time Fang Xingjian had turned his neck here. He threw a glance toward Deus. Fang Xingjian did not say anything, or rather, he simply would not concede to say anything. There was nothing he needed to say anyway.

Then at the next moment, Deus felt an immense pain in his chest. Spurting out blood, he dropped to his knees.

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Chapter 435: Radiant Cult

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No one knew what had happened, not even Deus himself. He only felt an immense pain in his chest, as if he had been smashed with a hammer. Deus dropped to his knees and spurt blood out without stopping.

Deus looked at Fang Xingjian in astonishment. His eyes were filled with terror and hostility. "What did you do?!"

However, Fang Xingjian had already once again turned his focus toward the sky. Unknowingly, the dark clouds in the sky had gotten increasingly darker, and strong gales of wind blew high up in the air. There were even faint sounds of rumbling thunder coming from the depths of the clouds.

A storm was coming.

Deus felt that the pain in his chest was growing worse with time, and blood foam bubbled out continuously from his mouth. He looked toward the Blood Kaiser in agony and said, "Lord, save me."

However, the Blood Kaiser's eyes narrowed. He looked at Fang Xingjian, eyes filled with astonishment and questions. It was because even he was unable to see clearly how Deus had gotten injured.

However, it was also impossible for him to ignore Deus. He went up and examined Deus, discovering that Deus had received a crushing blow to his chest. Deus' ribs were smashed, but it was not life-threatening.

Therefore, he directly controlled Deus' blood to treat his injuries.

The Blood Kaiser then turned toward Fang Xingjian and said coldly, "Who on earth are you? Why did you attack a member of our Circle of the Crimson Moon without any reason? Are you thinking of making an enemy out of our Circle of the Crimson Moon?"

Fang Xingjian continued to reply with silence. Faced with the Blood Kaiser's questioning, Fang Xingjian merely disregarded it completely.

The people around them looked at the scene as if they were waiting to watch a show. They had no idea that even the Blood Kaiser could not figure out the attack which had injured Deus earlier.

All they knew was that this young man appeared to be only in his teens. To think that he would dare to challenge the Circle of the Crimson Moon and the Blood Kaiser like this... This young man was dead meat.

The Ice Palace's Priestess pouted, as if she was thinking of how Fang Xingjian had also paid them no heed earlier. She said, "This guy is really arrogant. To think that he dares to ignore even the Blood Kaiser. He's in for it this time."

The Ice Palace's Saint also shook her head. No matter what the young man had as his backup, but for him to treat a second transition expert with such rudeness, it was certain that he would be in trouble right now. Even if he could get his payback in the future, it would not be worth it.

This was especially so when she recalled how her own Master had given in earlier. The Saint thought disapprovingly, 'This guy's temper is really too bad. When faced with a person like the Blood Kaiser, one must first give in and get past the present moment. Isn't facing him head-on just being harsh on yourself?'

However, the Blood Kaiser did not do what everyone expected him to. He did not immediately take action just because they could not come to an agreement.

The Blood Kaiser was experienced in battles and had slowly climbed up the ranks from the very bottom. The more Fang Xingjian behaved with such great fearlessness, the more the Blood Kaiser would be wary and unwilling to recklessly take action.

However, if he were to leave things as it was, it would be a blow to his prestige.

Just then, another series of explosions rang out in the air, and streams of light descended. It was as if another sun had been born in the sky.

A group of people leaped up above the platform. The man in the lead had a head of fiery red hair which seemed like burning flames. He exuded limitless light throughout his body. Each strand of the hair on his eyebrow and each inch of his skin seemed to be from a perfect sculpture, displaying a brilliant perfection.

It was just like the sun god of the legends, exuding endless charm and radiance.

Upon his arrival, a commotion broke out amongst the many people on the platform. Their gazes were flashing with terror, admiration, anxiety, and jealousy.

The person who had just arrived was Sean, the Eldest Martial brother from the Radiant Cult, which was the top faction amongst the many in the Valley Alliance. Next to him were the Elders, leaders, and other people from the other major factions. They could be said to have the strongest battle prowess in the entire Horned Frogs Valley.

The Ice Palace's Priestess had her eyes agape, as if stars were bursting out of them. She stared at Sean and said, "Eldest Martial Brother Sean really has a good disposition.

"Ever since the Cult Master of the Radiant Cult went into seclusion, Eldest Martial Brother Sean has led the entire Valley Alliance and the Radiant Cult. He will probably become the new Cult Master of the Radiant Cult in another few years.

Seeing Sean's arrival, a hint of helplessness flashed in the Blood Kaiser's eyes.

The Radiant Cult was the top dog in the Valley Alliance, possessing ownership of over half of the territory in the Valley Alliance. In the sect, there were the Cult Master, Elder, and the Eldest Martial Brother Sean, making up a total of three second transition experts.

Even Sean was a second transition level 24 expert. He was even stronger than the Blood Kaiser.

Almost at the same instant as when Sean appeared, the control over the situation on the platform was already all in his hands.

Sean frowned when he saw the injured Deus, and he asked, "What's the matter? Why is someone injured?"

The Blood Kaiser threw a glance at Fang Xingjian and said calmly, "That kid did it. He seems to also be the first person who arrived at the mountain's peak."

"Hmm? Friend, you're probably not from our Valley Alliance, right?" Sean frowned as he looked at Fang Xingjian. A hint of hostility flashed in his eyes as he said, "Why did you attack a member of our Valley Alliance? Can it be that you want to make an enemy out of our Valley Alliance?"

"What? This kid isn't one of us?"

"I thought that he's a member of the Illusory Sound Sect."

"Eldest Martial Brother Sean has a photographic memory." The Ice Palace's Priestess pouted her rounded face and said, "If he says so, then this guy really isn't a member of our Valley Alliance."

In that instant, everyone's attention was gathered on Fang Xingjian. Sean waved his hand, and the cultivators immediately surrounded Fang Xingjian.

There were over 100 first transition experts assembled on the platform. In addition to those, there were also three second transition experts: the Ice Palace's Great Priestess; the Blood Kaiser; and Radiant Cult's Sean.

No one felt that this young man, who was around 18 to 19 years old, would be able to resist.

Eldest Martial Brother Sean thought the same. Therefore, he frowned and spoke in an imposing tone, "Friend, you've assaulted a member of our Valley Alliance. You must give us an explanation for this."

Fang Xingjian continued to pay them no heed.

Eldest Martial Brother frowned and said, "Friend, I'm going to ask one last time. Why did you attack a member of our Valley Alliance? If you can't give us an explanation, then don't blame us for being rough."

'How obstinate.'

Seeing that Fang Xingjian continued to remain silent, Eldest Martial Brother frowned, waved his hand, and said, "Apprehend him. We'll bring him back to the headquarters and deal with him then."

The surrounding Knights immediately dashed forth.

A total of 12 Knights charged forward like 12 huge wolves. Wherever they passed by, there would be gushing malevolent winds. The 12 of them worked together and grabbed Fang Xingjian's limbs, wanting to subdue him on the spot.

The man in the lead grabbed onto Fang Xingjian's shoulder. He exerted force, wanting to tear off Fang Xingjian's arm. However, he felt that Fang Xingjian's arm was not budging in the least. It was like a steel plate, and there was even a terrifying backlashing force gushing from Fang Xingjian toward him.

"How is this possible? My Ghost King Claws are even able to tear apart a cheetah alive. However, to think that it isn't even able to cause his arms to budge at all?!"

The violent gush of energy burst out from Fang Xingjian's palms, and the man in the lead felt as if he had been pierced by countless invisible swords. Covered in blood, he cried out in pain and retreated.

He was not the only one. It was as if there was a myriad of flashing sword lights in the air. Blood burst out from the Knights who had pounced toward Fang Xingjian, and they screamed in agony as they retreated.

This was when Fang Xingjian finally spoke up for the first time, "Those who don't wish to die should just scram."

Sean glared and said furiously, "You're bent on making an enemy out of our Valley Alliance?"

"Valley Alliance?" Fang Xingjian shook his head. "Never heard of it before. Those who wish to die can just attack."

Although Fang Xingjian was simply speaking the truth, his words infuriated everyone. In that instant, strong emotions filled the entire platform.

"Kill him!"

"This guy must have been sent by someone outside to provoke us!"

"Let's show him how powerful our Valley Alliance is!"

"Chop off his limbs! We shall see if he'll still be as arrogant then!"

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Chapter 436: Fury of the Thunderbolts

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Hearing Fang Xingjian's words, Eldest Martial Brother Sean was so infuriated that he broke out into a laugh. However, he continued to keep his cool and asked, "Who on earth are you? Why are you breeding enmity with our Valley Alliance for no particular reason?

"Are you really unafraid of the 3,000 men in our Valley Alliance, as well as the five great Sect Masters?"

Sean was doing a final probing. If Fang Xingjian still would not mention any influences backing him up or any means that he had, then Sean was going to take action.

However, how could Fang Xingjian understood Sean's intentions? So, Fang Xingjian merely lifted his head and stared at the sky once again. The sound of the rumbling thunder were getting increasingly louder, and the humidity level was increasing as well. It was as if there was going to be heavy rainfall anytime soon.

Fang Xingjian spoke calmly, "It's going to rain."

At the next moment, when a rumble of thunder rang out so loudly like it resounded throughout the entire world as well, everything seemed to instantly lose its colors. Then the heavy rainfall began. It was not just trickling rain. Instead, it was as if the water from an entire lake was plunging down.

The Horned Frogs Valley seemed to have turned into a world of water.

Rumble, rumble! There were even astonishing sounds of thunder rolling in the depths of the clouds. Silver snakes slithered around in the sky, which seemed like it had turned into an ocean of thunderbolt.

Amidst everyone's astonished gazes, Fang Xingjian's body gradually floated up into the air. His hands reached upward like he was embracing the entire sky.

Simultaneously, endless electric sparks appeared from his body, as if wanting to attract the attention of the thunderbolts in the sky.

'What is he thinking of doing?'

'Is he crazy?'

As such thoughts ran through the minds of the many people, the metal mountain, which was over 300 meters tall, was like a conducting rod. It stood upright in the middle of the valley, unbridledly attracting the attention of the thunderbolts in the sky.

Then at the next moment, a terrifying thunderbolt came charging down.

The white flash of electricity instantly pierced through the air, sweeping out with electric currents which could melt iron and steel. Everyone was blinded by the white light, and they could only felt limitless electrons gush forth.

The lightning bolts did not strike them directly, but it still gave them the feeling as if their entire body had gone numb. Their exposed body parts were in so much pain like they were being pierced by needles.

Fang Xingjian, who had been struck by the thunderbolt directly, was now encompassed by the terrifying thunderbolt. White scorching electricity was flashing all over his body, and a temperature exceeding 10,000 degrees celsius extended throughout his body but was unable to harm it in the least.

Concurrently, each and every physical particle in his body was absorbing at a crazy rate the thunderbolt which had come crashing down from the sky. They were like sponges, absorbing every ounce of power from the thunderbolt and then incessantly using the energy to increase the connection between the physical particles in his body.

The entire thunderbolt linked up his body in just an instant, thus linking all the physical particles which made up the structure of his body. His body's toughness was increasing at an unprecedented rate. The toughness of each inch of his flesh and each one of his cells was increasingly at an insane rate, causing his flesh to become increasingly compact.

Thick streams of heavenly thunders and terrestrial magnetism forces linked up his physical particles, and they became increasingly thicker, stronger, and even more powerful.

Then another thunderbolt came crashing down, striking Fang Xingjian's body directly. Small sparks of electricity and lightning strikes were like slithering snakes, thrashing down onto the ground and melting the platform on the mountain peak.

Due to the topography and the environment of the Horned Frogs Valley, the prowess and number of the lightning strikes had far surpassed that of the lightning strikes from an ordinary storm.

Under everyone's astonished gazes, Fang Xingjian's silhouette was completely drowned in the endless lightning strikes. They could only see a vague human silhouette which looked like a legendary demonic god, standing upright in midair as he received the baptism from the thunderbolts in the sky.

The number of thunderbolts in the Horned Frogs Valley was unbelievable. Right now, they were like densely packed machine guns, shooting toward Fang Xingjian continuously.

Streams of lightning connected the sky and his body. They were like numerous chains of lightning.

The three second transition experts present, namely the Ice Palace's Great Priestess, the Blood Kaiser, and the Radiant Cult's Eldest Martial Brother Sean, had Heaven's Perception, so they could see it even more clearly.

Fang Xingjian, bathed in the thunderbolts, did not appear to be uncomfortable in the least. He was even crazily absorbing the thunderbolts.

The Ice Palace's Saint asked, "Master, what on earth has happened? What did he do?"

"This guy..." The Ice Palace's Great Priestess said tartly, "He is using the thunderbolts from the sky to increase the powers of the heavenly thunders and terrestrial magnetism forces in his body. It's to temper his physical body."

"Huh? Is this possible? Master, why don't you cultivate like this?"

The Ice Palace's Great Priestess shook her head and sighed. "That can only be done when the toughness of one's body is extremely high. Furthermore, the Horned Frogs Valley is bountiful with iron, and the weather here throughout the year is plagued with thunders and rain. The prowess of the thunderbolts here far surpasses that of other places.

"For him to be able to receive the thunderbolts head-on like this... His body's toughness is likely to be far beyond that of ours.

"And to think that he's even able to stimulate his body's toughness with the thunderbolts for such a long period of time. For him to be capable of continuously resisting such high temperatures... His physical body is truly unbelievably powerful.

"It's likely that only the toughness comparable to a level 26 or 27 Superior Divine Weapon would be able to accomplish something like this."

Then at the next moment, Fang Xingjian let out a furious bellow and boundless thunderbolts came plunging down. A wave of electric currents, which were comparable to the amount an entire city would use for a whole year, struck his body in that instant. His eyes were encompassed by a layer of white, and each strand of his hair was standing upright, releasing streams of white smoke under the high temperatures.

Even his mouth, nose, and ears were exuding endless electricity.

The excess currents from the streams of thunderbolt turned into lightning dragons, smashing out toward Fang Xingjian's surroundings.

The people on the platform retreated rapidly. The Blood Kaiser, Ice Palace's Great Priestess, and Eldest Martial Brother Sean were unwilling to be forced back like this. All three of them let out a loud shout, and each of them used their own means to stand against the incoming aftermath of the thunderbolts.

However, the Ice Palace's Great Priestess was the first one to fall. The cold energy throughout her body was instantly dissolved, and her hair was electrified and charred black. Then she went stumbling backward.

The Blood Kaiser was next. His entire body turned crimson red, and his blood flooded out from his pores, turning into a red crystal armor which encompassed his body.

He put forth his hand and stopped one of the lightning dragons. However, his hands were charred black and even paralyzed, unable to move at all.

In the next moment, more violent lightning dragons came pouncing toward him. The Blood Kaiser managed to fend a few of them off with great difficulty until he was finally struck in the chest, and his crystal armor shattered explosively. He was sent flying while spurting out blood.

Eldest Martial Brother Sean was the only one left at the very front, and his entire body was encompassed by layers of light. It was Radiant Cult's ultimate Killing technique—Radiant Emperor Armor.

However, under the attack from the streams of thunderbolts, the Radiant Emperor Armor seemed to be tottering right now, as if it was going to shatter anytime now.

Then at the next moment, Eldest Martial Brother Sean stifled a snort, and his light armor shattered. His entire body was charred black and sent flying.

Simultaneously, the thunderbolts on Fang Xingjian's body seemed to have reached an extreme state, being instantly absorbed into his body. Fang Xingjian let out a furious bellow, and he punched out into the sky. The cloud layers were split open, and the myriad of thunderbolts were pushed back. Waves of terrifying energy surged into the air, bringing about streams of sword Qi tornadoes and tearing apart all of the dark clouds within a range of several kilometers.

Then the storm came to a stop...

Fang Xingjian turned his head, while his eyes, ears, mouth, and nose still had streams of electricity in them. "What were you guys saying earlier?"

Ta ta ta ta. Everyone subconsciously backed off, their eyes filled with terror. Not a single one of them dared to meet Fang Xingjian's eyes.

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Chapter 437: Knocking On The Door

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Eldest Martial Brother Sean stumbled to his feet. His body had been charred by the heat from the thunderbolts and he was covered in serious burns. However, he had high vitality after all, and even though he suffered from serious injuries, he was still alive. He looked at Fang Xingjian with a solemn expression, "So you're a second transition expert as well. And given the fact that you're able to attract thunderbolts into your body for cultivation, this metal mountain was probably built by you, right?"

Seeing how Fang Xingjian was still emitting hints of electricity, Sean lowered his attitude down to the minimum.

It was because, earlier on, he had clearly sensed for himself how terrifying the thunderbolts which descended from the skies had been. Therefore, he was now able to understand how terrifying the Fang Xingjian, who could crazily engulf such thunderbolts for his cultivation, was.

Moreover, after seeing that last punch from the other party, which had smashed through entire cloud layers, his confidence had received a huge blow.

Looking at how Fang Xingjian did not seem to care about all these, Sean frowned. Although he was extremely unwilling leave things as they were, when he recalled Fang Xingjian's earlier punch, his eyes still flashed with a hint of terror. He gradually lowered his arrogant head and said, "We apologize for having disturbed your training. I offer our apology on behalf of the Valley Alliance."

However, Fang Xingjian continued to show no reaction. In fact, it was not that he showed no reaction, but his attention was not there. He was sensing the changes in his body.

Each and every physical particle in his body was connected extremely tightly with others and streams of heavenly thunders and terrestrial magnetism forces intertwined throughout his body. They seemed to have gotten stronger towards the extremities.

Having put in endless hard work in his cultivation and having received the nourishment from the Divine level blood essence, plus an additional enhancement from the Golden Pellet, Fang Xingjian had not been far from reaching a level 29 body's toughness. This last tempering from the thunderbolts was like the last drop, pushing him through at once and finally allowing him to take the most crucial step forward.

Right now, his body's toughness had finally reached the equivalent of a level 29 Superior Divine Weapon. He had completed the first tier perfection.

However, at the same time, Tyrant, who had turned into a bangle on his arm, had his own thoughts.

'Fang Xingjian's progress is much too fast.

'For such a person to even have direct immunity to black magic...

'Maybe I...'

Thinking of this, Tyrant did something he did not usually do. He took the initiative to communicate with Fang Xingjian, saying "Fang Xingjian, the mental cultivation method you cultivate is one through which you wish to eradicate evil, or rather, to slay all external demons, right?"

Fang Xingjian started communicating with Tyrant through information currents, replying, "What about it?"

Tyrant fell silent for a moment and said, "Isn't this guy from the Radiant Cult? Although the Radiant Cult appears to be of high morals, they actually secretly engage in human trafficking in the background. They are human traffickers who abduct and sell women and children."

"How do you know?" Fang Xingjian asked.

"Hehe, they're one of the peripheral influences of our Terrene Shrine. The majority of the people they abduct are sold to us. It's a pity that even they themselves aren't aware that the Terrene Shrine is the one backing them up.

"Hehe, religion is the best tool for abduction."

Fang Xingjian's eyes narrowed a little and cold light flashed. "If it's really true, then people who abduct women and children really deserve to be killed."

Fang Xingjian then lifted his head and looked at Eldest Martial Brother Sean.

"You're from the Radiant Cult, right? Take me to your Radiant Cult to have a look."

Sean was taken aback. He could not understand the other party's intention, but he could not think of any reason to reject him either. Therefore, he clenched his teeth and respectfully said, "Of course, it would be our honor if you wished to visit the Radiant Cult. Please follow me. We'll take this opportunity to offer our apologies for having disturbed your training."

Fang Xingjian's final punch had really scared him.

Sean then threw a glance at his subordinates and one of them went back in advance to report the situation.

Fang Xingjian did not care what Sean was saying. he merely followed Sean in the direction of the Radiant Cult.

Sean then looked at the crowd and said, "Everyone, there's been some events here today that resulted in us having some misunderstandings with this... Mister. Right now, all the misunderstandings have been cleared up. Everyone can go back as well."

The crowd did not disperse, but they continued to look at Fang Xingjian and Sean. They even followed them back toward the Radiant Cult from afar. They were clearly waiting for a show.

Ice Palace's Priestess looked at Fang Xingjian in astonishment and said, "This guy is actually a second transition?"

"He's not only a second transition, but his abilities far surpass mine, the Blood Kaiser's, and Sean's. To be able to use the heaven's thunderbolts to temper his physical body... This is the cultivation level of one who's at least level 25 or higher. That final punch of his, especially, is something which can probably only be achieved through exploding his physical particles. This would mean that he's at least a level 27 great expert."

With that, the Ice Palace's Great Priestess also stared at Fang Xingjian, thinking to herself, "The Radiant Cult is extremely domineering and this young man is also very arrogant. Hmhmph, there's going to be a good show. It'll be good if both of them fight it out and both parties ends up suffering great injuries and losses."

Both the Ice Palace's Saint and Priestess looked at Fang Xingjian in astonishment. Thinking of how the other party had walked up into the air, breaking through the thunder clouds single-handedly, they were both extremely astonished.

'Who on earth is he?

'To think that he even stronger than Master!'

The Priestess stared at Fang Xingjian and asked, "But he's so young! How is he able to do this? This is unbelievable."

"He only appears young," The Ice Palace's Great Priestess spoke with indifference, "After second transition, one's control over the physical body is beyond extraordinary. This is especially when one reaches level 25 and can come into contact with cells, can condense specialty seeds, and even temporarily change one's appearance.

"Although he appears to be 17 or 18 years old, his actual age might already be 70 or 80 years old."

"Ahh!"

Both the Saint and Priestess looked at Fang Xingjian's appearance in surprise, as if they were curious what he actually looked like.

The Blood Kaiser also looked toward Fang Xingjian with an eerie look, thinking to himself, 'This guy is at least a level 27 expert. However, Radiant Cult's old man is also at level 27. They also have the support of the Radiant Great Formation. If this guy were to kill the Cult Master, or if the Cult Master were to kill him... It would be best if both of them ended up being half dead... It would be a great opportunity for me...'

The others in the surroundings were all thinking similar thoughts, wearing expressions of curiosity and anticipation. It was as if they wanted to see the young man entering an engaged fight with the Radiant Cult.

'Great battle... This is going to be the great battle of the century. I wonder if Radiant Cult will be able to suppress this dark horse who popped out from nowhere.

This thought flashed in countless people's mind.

Radiant Cult had ruled over the Horned Frogs Valley for over ten years, and ever since their Cult Master had attained level 27, their influence had spread throughout the entire area. No one dared to defy them.

After all, the Empire only had about 100 level 29 Conferred Knights. Ordinary level 25 Conferred Knights like Kirst's City Lord could already reign over a city, and the Headmaster of Kirst Academy, who was at level 26, was even able to dominate over the entire Kirst.

The Cult Master's level 27 abilities could already allow him to reign over a region. However, now that there was the appearance of another powerful expert, how could they not be full of anticipation over the battle between the two?

However, the people crowding around were mostly Knights. Even the Ice Palace's Great Priestess and the Blood Kaiser were only at level 22 and level 23 respectively. Their understanding of a second transition Conferred Knight at level 27, who could unleash the explosive powers of the physical particles, were far too little. It was as if they were encompassed by clouds and fog, unable to see clearly.

Only Eldest Martial Brother Sean, who had constantly been in contact with his Master, clearly understood the abilities of one who was at level 27. Right now, his heart was already breaking out in cold sweat.

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Chapter 438: Ability

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"We're not his match, we're definitely not his match. It's not just the Elder and myself. Even the Cult Master wouldn't be able to send the thunder clouds scattering so easily."

Recalling Fang Xingjian's punch which had seemed to be so casually thrown out, and how he had not suffered any injuries despite being struck by the thunderbolts... Sean's heart sank. "We must definitely not let the Radiant Cult fight it out against him. It's dangerous, far too dangerous."

However, Sean then remembered how his Master had always dealt with things, and he still was not able to view this positively.

"I hope that the person I sent is able to convince Master and the others."

Bearing such thoughts, the Radiant Cult's Eldest Martial Brother led Fang Xingjian to the huge palace where the Radiant Cult was situated. Seeing how the palace was still heavily guarded with no signs of change, Eldest Martial Brother Sean frowned and said to Fang Xingjian, "Mister, can you let me go in and report our arrival first before I come out to receive you?"

Under Sean's anticipating gaze, Fang Xingjian threw a casual glance toward the white palace, waved his hand, and said, "Go on."

Sean nodded and quickly ran into the Radiant Cult's palace.

Fang Xingjian stood outside the palace, extending out his Heaven's Perception fully. He started to read the light and sound waves as if he was scanning the entire palace with the clairvoyant and clairaudient abilities. Then at the next moment, he disappeared with a flash of light.

The people in the surroundings all exchanged glances.

In the Radiant Cult's great hall, an amiable looking old man with white beard and hair was looking at the young man next to him while smiling. This was the Radiant Cult's Cult Master. He said, "Is the reason Great Envoy is here today because you wish to unite the powers of the Horned Frogs Valley?"

The long-haired young man had his eyes closed like he was half-asleep. When he heard the Cult Master's words, he nodded and said nonchalantly, "It's time for us to bring in the net that we sent out. From today onward, the Radiant Cult will be the sole clan in the entire Horned Frogs Valley."

Hearing this, the Cult Master's eyes revealed strong emotions of excitement. Ten years ago, he had merely been a wild Knight in dire straits.

It was only after meeting this young man and receiving his guidance, as well as receiving the assistance from the forces who supported the young man, that he had been able to create a clan base as big as the Radiant Cult within a mere ten years. Throughout the entire Horned Frogs Valley, the Radiant Cult was the only one which had grown incredibly powerful, and the Cult Master had even reached level 27.

Then ten years passed by. However, the young man before him had not shown any signs of change.

To the Cult Master, this young man was extremely mysterious and powerful. As long as it was something the latter had promised, nothing was impossible.

Just then, Eldest Martial Brother Sean, who was covered in burn wounds, walked in. He looked at he Cult Master and said, "Master, did you receive the news that I sent over?"

"Sean, what's the matter? Why are you covered in wounds?" The Cult Master turned his head, saw Sean's appearance, and frowned.

Sean shook his head and said, "Master, this isn't the time to be discussing this. Didn't you meet the person I sent over?"

"I'm playing host to the Great Envoy." After saying that, the Cult Master smiled and said to the Great Envoy, "This is the disciple I'm proud of, Sean.

"Sean, why aren't you coming over to give your greetings to the Great Envoy? If it wasn't for the Great Envoy's guidance over these years, our Radiant Cult couldn't have such great achievements today."

In a daze, Sean looked at the young man next to the Cult Master. However, right now, he was not at all concerned about this. He continued to say anxiously, "Master, there's an expert who's at least level 27. He used the heavenly thunders to temper his body and even scattered the thunder clouds in the sky with a single punch, putting a stop to the entire storm.

"He's outside right now. Let's hurry up and receive him."

"He used the heavenly thunders to temper his body and even broke through the thunder clouds with a single punch?" A grim expression flashed across the Cult Master's face. "It's no wonder that the storm from earlier suddenly came to a stop. He was the one who did it?"

"That's right," Sean said, "He seems to bear some hostility toward us, but this person's abilities are far too powerful. It's best for us not to offend him."

The Cult Master nodded. However, he immediately turned to look at the Great Envoy and asked, "Great Envoy, what are your thoughts about this?"

Sean looked at this scene in astonishment. Right now, the Cult Master was just like a tame little lamb before that young man. There were no signs of the Cult Master's usual prestige and dominance.

The Great Envoy nodded casually. "Let him come in. If he's willing to join, then let him stay. If he isn't, then don't let him leave."

"Yes."

Sean stopped the Cult Master and said, "Master, that person outside is truly very powerful. The heavenly thunder he used to temper his body was no ordinary thunder. He created a 300-meter-tall metal mountain just to attract the thunderbolts. And after he tempered his body, he appeared to be without a single scratch and without any sign of fatigue.

"It's not the best decision to make an enemy out of someone like him.

"We should try to invite him to join us, but even if he isn't willing, we shouldn't attack him."

The Cult Master was stunned for a moment before looking toward the Great Envoy. The Great Envoy's tone was filled with impatience as he said, "Are you doubting my words?"

"But..." Sean wanted to carry on. However, he was stopped by the Cult Master. "Alright Sean, that's enough."

The Great Envoy broke into a cold smile and said, "Do you think I won't be able to handle that guy outside?"

Stopped by the Cult Master's gaze, Sean could not help but say, "Great Envoy, that second transition expert outside is really very strong. He casually split through the thunder clouds above the entire Horned Frogs Valley. That is something that Master and the Elder won't be able to accomplish even if they were to join forces. Moreover, this is only his physical cultivation. Who knows if he had any other astonishing Killing techniques hidden up his sleeves, and if there are any other powers backing him up? It's unwise for us to recklessly offend someone like this."

"Enough, Sean! Shut up!" The Cult Master looked at Sean in fury. "Do you still not understand? The Great Envoy is the Radiant Cult's greatest pillar and support. I originally had many thing to tell you but didn't do so as I hoped that you would be able to focus on your cultivation. I never expected that this would limit your judgements, causing you to be like a frog in a well.

"Remember, the Great Envoy's abilities are beyond your imagination. Don't try and use that narrow judgement of yours to persuade the Great Envoy!"

The young Great Envoy from the Terrene Shrine laughed, waved his hand, and said, "Alright, there's no need to say more to him. Having stayed in such a small place for so long, how could he truly understand what a real expert is like?"

As the Great Envoy spoke, he stretched out his right hand. Encompassed by a gray light, his palm entered void space and disappeared. In the next moment, Sean felt a tight pressure on his heart. Then he felt as if his eyeballs, blood vessels, as well as internal organs, were gently brushed by a pair of hands.

Even his brain seemed to be patted lightly, giving him a mild brain concussion.

Sean looked at the Great Envoy in terror and said, "What technique is this?"

When the Great Envoy saw Sean's terrified expression, he smiled with satisfaction. "All my attacks can penetrate void space and hit any parts on your body. A second transition Knight?

"Hmph, for me, what difference is there in killing a second transition Knight and killing a chicken or slaughtering a sheep?

With that, he turned to instruct the Cult Master and instructed, "Let the person come in. I shall see for myself how long he can last in my hands after all that talk about how amazing he is."

Sean looked at the Great Envoy, and his heart filled with terror. Such a mysterious and unfathomable method... What an eerie attack... He could not think of anyone who could fend it off.

"This is what Master has been relying on? To think that he can ignore all kinds of defense and crush another person's heart and brain directly with ease. What an ability... Such amazing means... It's truly sufficient for him to wipe out the entire Horned Frogs Valley. No, it's not just the Horned Frogs Valley. There might not be anyone who can go up against him in the entire Great Western Region."

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Chapter 439: Appearance

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"What? He disappeared?"

When the Cult Master heard that, he frowned and displeasure showed on his face.

In the entire hall, the various sects who had come to watch the show, including the Blood Kaiser and the Ice Palace's Great Priestess, had been invited in. However, after a round of questioning, the Cult Master came to a realization that the young man was nowhere to be found.

"Haha, he has probably escaped?" Seated at the very top, the Great Envoy laughed and said, "He might have some kind of sixth sense, or some precognition technique? He sensed that there was danger and thus ran off?"

The Blood Kaiser threw a displeased glance at the Great Envoy and said, "Lord Cult Master, who is this person? To think that he's allowed on the main seat! Aren't you going to introduce him to us?"

The Great Envoy stopped the Cult Master from introducing him and casually said, "It's just nice that all of you are here. Then let's get this settled with all at once. There's only one thing to say. From today onward, all the sects in the Horned Frogs Valley must join the Radiant Cult."

The Great Envoy's words immediately caused dissatisfaction to arise. The few hundred people started to make a commotion, and the entire hall seemed to have been turned into a marketplace.

The Blood Kaiser was the first to stand up and say, "What kind of joke is this? You want our Circle of the Crimson Moon to join the Radiant Cult? As long as I'm alive, this is impossible."

"Yeah, that's right! That's right! It's impossible!"

"Aren't the Radiant Cult being too domineering?!"

In that moment, the public sentiments went wild and the Blood Kaiser looked at the Cult Master and asked, "Cult Master, are these your wishes? For all of us to join the Radiant Cult?"

The Cult Master did not say anything. However, the Great Envoy laughed out loud and said, "Those who won't join can all die."

The Great Envoy once again sunk his hand into void space and the countenance of the Blood Kaiser instantly turned grim as he quickly retreated. However, while he was retreating, he suddenly dropped to the ground and started to puke blood incessantly. He glared at the Great Envoy and asked, "What have you done?!"

"I've only crushed your stomach. Don't worry, you won't be dying anytime soon."

Seeing that the Great Envoy had easily defeated the Blood Kaiser with a single move, the entire hall immediately turned silent. Everyone was as silent as a cicada in the winter. They looked at the Great Envoy sitting on the main seat, their gazes filled with terror.

The Blood Kaiser was a senior second transition expert recognized in the entire valley. The experts of the hall had in one way or another been on the receiving end of his domineering ways. Which of them were unaware of how powerful the Blood Kaiser was?

However, to think that the young man on the main seat could casually defeat him in just a single move... How terrifying were the young man's abilities!

Even more so when the Cult Master took a step forward and said calmly, "The Great Envoy is the true owner of our Radiant Cult. His powers are unfathomable. I'm not his match either, so I'd advise everyone to stop any futile resistance."

Hearing the Cult Master's words, everyone exchanged glances. The next moment, they all felt a pressure on their hearts, as if they had been grabbed by something. Even the Ice Palace's Great Priestess was wearing a pale countenance as she looked at the Great Envoy in disbelief.

To think that in but an instant, everyone in the hall had been brought under his control!

Everyone was infuriated, but dared not say a single word. The other party's abilities were far too terrifying. Such power and means had far surpassed their imagination.

The Great Envoy broke into a faint smile and said, "Alright, it seems like there's no other objections, right?"

No one dared to make a sound. Feeling the terror of having their hearts being grabbed tightly, not a single person dared to rebut what the Great Envoy said.

The Great Envoy laughed coldly in his heart, 'A bunch of good-for-nothings. Why does the upper echelon want to keep these people? They don't cultivate black magic and will only end up being cannon fodder. So what if they've completed the second transition?'

Looking at this scene, Sean exclaimed to himself, 'Master was right. The Great Envoy is far too powerful. Even if that young man from earlier was around, he would probably not have any means to deal with such skills that allow for attacking the internal organs directly.'

Thinking of this, he let out a bitter laugh, feeling that the way he had insisted on persuading them was really a joke. It was like advising a tiger not to fight against a hare.

Just then, the door to the hall was kicked opened and Fang Xingjian walked in. He scanned the place and looked at the Great Envoy who was seated on the main seat.

Sean was slightly taken aback, "You didn't escape?"

"Escape? Why would I need to escape?" Of course, Fang Xingjian had not escaped. Not only did he not escape, but he had also searched through the entire palace, found the abducted children and women, and had let them go.

With that, he was able to affirm that Tyrant, who had turned into a bangle, had not lied.

Abducting children and women, handing them over to an existence like the Terrene Shrine for them to conduct human experiments... Thinking back on the situation within the Terrene Shrine's base he had went to made Fang Xingjian's eyes blaring with killing intent.

"I'm here to kill you guys. Those who don't wish to die better not be making any reckless moves. I'll kill whoever moves."

Everyone looked at Fang Xingjian as if they were looking at a lunatic.

It was true that Fang Xingjian's performance on the metal mountain was very strong, but for him to want the Cult Master to also bow down to him in submission, for him to want to subdue the Great Envoy in the hall... Fang Xingjian's abilities were still a far cry off.

The Ice Palace's Saint could not help but said, "Are you crazy? Can't you see what's the situation now?"

The Priestess wore a contemptful expression, "Kill? Haha, do it if you can. There's no one stopping you."

The Ice Palace's Great Priestess also shook her head. Although Fang Xingjian appeared to be quite powerful, when compared to the Great Envoy's elusive means that caught people unaware, he was still far from that kind of strength, in comparison.

A hint of displeasure flashed on the Cult Master's face. He asked, "That is the young man you were talking about?"

Sean nodded, "That's him."

The Great Envoy looked at Fang Xingjian with some interest and said, "Kill us? I'd like to know how you're going to kill us."

After hearing the information that Tyrant, who was in the form of a bangle, had said to him, Fang Xingjian looked at the Great Envoy and said, "You're from the Terrene Shrine, right?"

"Hmmm?" Hearing that his identity was revealed, the Great Envoy's countenance changed and his gaze when looking at Fang Xingjian was now filled with killing intent.

"Since you're a member of the Terrene Shrine, then it's right."

The next moment, the Prodigious Demolition Sword Physique was activated and Fang Xingjian punched out. He appeared behind the Great Envoy with a flash and the latter's head was completely demolished.

However, under everyone's terrified and astonished gazes, the Great Envoy's corpse swelled up crazily and everyone cried out and retreated back. However, they saw that the increasing size of the lump of flesh which the corpse had turned into burst out of the hall. Many buildings and tall walls were knocked down. In the blink of an eye, he had turned into a mountain of flesh that was several hundred meters tall.

The mountain of flesh was in the shape of the buddha, and endless gray flesh palms rose from his back and a terrifying sound wave was released from the Buddha's mouth.

"Scram over here! I'm going to kill you!"

Just a simple bellow like this had sent explosive shock waves out, flattening the entire Radiant Cult's palace.

The Ice Palace's Saint, the Great Priestess, the Blood Kaiser, Eldest Martial Brother Sean, the Cult Master, and many others made their escape at rapid speed. Looking at the terrifying monster in front of them, their hearts were drowned by terror.

"What is that?"

"To think that he destroyed the entire palace with a single attack!"

"What kind of damage prowess is that..."

Under everyone's unbelievable gazes, Fang Xingjian appeared above the flesh buddha's head in a flash.

"Die!"

With a maniacal bellow, over a thousand palms which had appeared on the flesh buddha's back slapped out. Each of them directly sunk into void space.

Looking at this scene, everyone was even more terrified. The Blood Kaiser shouted out in disbelief, "How is that possible?! To think that he can use that ability even after turning into such a state?!"

Each palm was the size of a small automotive car. Thinking of how over 1,000 such palms had sunk into void space, smashing into Fang Xingjian's body with boundless power...

Everyone only felt extremely astonished and terrified.

Sean looked at this scene in a daze, thinking of only a single thing.

'A power like this? An attack like this? Other than a Divine level expert, is there really someone who can defeat him?'

The next moment, everyone's eyes popped out, as if they were going to fall out from their eye sockets.

There were no explosions, nothing was torn apart, nor was there a rain of blood. Other than swaying a little, Fang Xingjian, who was above the flesh buddha's head, was completely unscathed.

"How is that possible?!" The flesh buddha screamed, "What on earth is wrong with your body?!"

Putting aside Fang Xingjian's flesh and bones, he was not even able to smash Fang Xingjian's head, blood vessels, and internal organs.

Level 29 one tier perfection. With his body's toughness reaching the level of a level 29 Superior Divine Weapon, this was how sturdy it was!

Fang Xingjian let out a savage laugh, raised his fist, and under the flesh buddha's terrified gaze, his martial will came gushing forth as he said, "It's my turn now."

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Chapter 440: Thrashing

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Under everyone's astonished and terrified gazes, Fang Xingjian's fist smashed down onto the head of the flesh buddha with a loud thud.

Although it looked as if a fly had landed a punch on a human's face, the created effect was astonishing.

The flesh buddha's head seemed like a large metal hammer had just smashed into it heavily right then. The spot where Fang Xingjian's punch had landed was now sunken in.

Tyrant, in the form of a bangle, said with indifference, "The Gray Robed Mages' black magic is primarily based on the summoning of power from the lives of those from other worlds. This person summoned a high-grade lifeform called the 'Ten Thousand Buddha' and merged it with his own body. It's a level 6 black magic, and its main trait is the power to shuttle through space."

While they spoke, the eyeballs of the Ten Thousand Buddha, who had received Fang Xingjian's punch, popped out of their eye sockets and were sent flying. The Ten Thousand Buddha's nostrils were also deformed, and his entire face had shattered. Amidst the Ten Thousand Buddha's terrified cries, Fang Xingjian was already launching another punch down.

Boom!

When this punch came down, the violent and tremendous powers turned into endless streams of sword force after being transformed by Fang Xingjian's sword bones. They smashed through the Ten Thousand Buddha's deformed head, turned into myriad sword Qis, and ran amok.

Blood vessels, muscles, bones, nerves... Countless things were being torn apart, crushed, and stirred by these sword Qis. They turned those things into a rain of blood and flesh pieces which scattered explosively.

The two consecutive punches had turned the Ten Thousand Buddha's head into dust. Fang Xingjian then kicked out, stomping down on the Ten Thousand Buddha's shoulder. It was as if a tank had smashed through a building. As Fang Xingjian stomped down explosively, the Ten Thousand Buddha's shoulder turned into meat paste and sunk into the ground.

However, after three consecutive attacks, the Ten Thousand Buddha finally reacted. The over 1,000 fists he had on his back once again punched out wildly, sinking into void space one after another and then sending out the forces to explode inside Fang Xingjian's body.

In his brain, stomach, heart, chest, lower body...

Several hundred or thousand tons of power continued to crush, explode, and run amok in Fang Xingjian's body. However, they were not able to even tear through even one of his blood vessels.

The toughness of a level 29 Superior Divine Weapon did not meant that Fang Xingjian's body was very tough. Rather, it meant that while each and every part of his flesh and blood maintained their physical characteristics, the sturdiness between his physical particles was being strengthened limitlessly.

Each and every physical particle was being linked together by thick streams of heavenly thunders and terrestrial magnetism forces, connecting them together tightly.

Things like his brain, blood vessels and nerves continued to feel soft and tender, yet they were extremely sturdy. Violent powers would not be able to break the connection between the physical particles, which meant that there would not be any form of physical damage caused.

As he let the forces of his opponent's punches run amok in his body, Fang Xingjian put his palms together and activated the Prodigious Demolition Sword Physique. His entire body seemed to turn into an indestructible and invincible sharp sword.

Charging out from his location, streams of sound waves were sent rolling out through the air. Fang Xingjian created a long air current behind him as he dashed through the Ten Thousand Buddha's body.

Then as soft sounds of swoosh swoosh swoosh rang out incessantly, Fang Xingjian's silhouette was moving so fast that he had turned into many black lines. He pierced through the Ten Thousand Buddha's body time and time again, turning it into pieces which burst out and dispersed.

The Ten Thousand Buddha was an expert of the Terrene Shrine and a top performer amongst the Gray Robed Mages. So, just like his comrades, he also had a strong vitality comparable to that of a level 29 Knight.

All 1,000 of his palms were exerting force wildly and lashing out. They caused the surrounding air to be stirred up into a large-scale tempest. The Ten Thousand Buddha's flesh, which was being chopped up, continued to regenerate incessantly. However, there was nothing he could do to stop Fang Xingjian who was still moving to and fro.

The Ten Thousand Buddha was like a large piece of delicious fatty meat waiting to be cut up. No matter how much he ran amok, causing the earth to tremor fiercely and strong gales to create chaos... he was unable to stop Fang Xingjian from tearing his body up.

The people, who were standing in the distance and watching this scene, were all wearing astonished expressions. Even the strongest one of them all, the Radiant Cult's Cult Master, had his mouth agape, unable to speak a single word.

After all, in the Horned Frogs Valley, the level 27 Cult Master was already the strongest. Each punch and kick he launched would be able to flip over an entire street.

However, right now, a gigantic monster had suddenly appeared. The typhoon he created just by waving his 1,000 hands about was sufficient to send a small town flying, and the power his punches were lashing out into the ground was sufficient to cause a small-scale earthquake.

Moreover, even after the Great Envoy had turned into such a monster, he was still able to use his ability to move through space, smashing the insides of his target's body.

If a monster like this were to attack the Horned Frogs Valley, then even if the people present were to join forces, they would not be able to defeat him.

However, such a terrifying monster was staggering under Fang Xingjian's attacks, unable to show any resistance.

Looking at this scene in great astonishment, the Ice Palace's Saint mumbled, "Too powerful... He really is... far too powerful..."

The Priestess next to her was also so shocked that she could not say anything. First, she had suddenly seen a monster whose punches and kicks could flip the ground over and split the cloud and skies apart... Then she saw a monster like this being beaten up with no means of resisting... Her mind completely blanked out.

The Blood Kaiser's countenance was even paler. As he watched large pieces of flesh being chopped off from the Ten Thousand Buddha and then vaporized, he was unable to say a single word.

He exclaimed inwardly, 'I probably won't be able to surpass this person even if I were to spend my entire life on it.'

When there was only a small gap between two people, there would be motivation for the one lagging behind to catch up. However, when the difference was as large as Mount Everest, one would only lift his head up and watch. He would not be able to summon any motivation to fight on.

The Ice Palace's Great Priestess let out a sigh, while feelings of regret flashed across the face of the Radiant Cult's Eldest Martial Brother Sean.

However, no matter what they thought, they would not be able to change Fang Xingjian's actions. Then a heat wave surged out. Accompanied by over 1,000 Ether Sword Ripples sweeping out at high temperatures, the Ten Thousand Buddha's remnants were turned into ash and scattered into the air.

As the countless remnant particles struggled wildly in the flames, Fang Xingjian's right hand grabbed out toward the ground with a flash, and a small grey-skinned lizard was grabbed in his hand.

Having had the experience of dealing against Tyrant previously, how could Fang Xingjian not be wary against this move which was often used by the Terrene Shrine?

Grabbing onto the small lizard's tail, Fang Xingjian said, "You guys from the Terrene Shrine really like to turn into small animals and escape."

The small lizard's eyes were filled with both fury and terror as he looked at Fang Xingjian and yelled, "Since you know about our Terrene Shrine, then let me go immediately! Aren't you afraid that our Terrene Shrine would take revenge?"

Fang Xingjian said, "I'll kill all of you from the Terrene Shrine, no matter how many comes my way."

Just then, Tyrant, who was in the form of a bangle, said to Fang Xingjian through information currents, "Hand him to me. Fang Xingjian, a fervent believer like him won't say anything no matter how much you were to torture him."

Fang Xingjian replied calmly, "You better not be trying any tricks." With that, he placed the small lizard onto the bangle. In that instant, countless tentacles grew from the bangle, piercing into the small lizard's body and turning the lizard into a part of Tyrant himself.

Then at the next moment, Fang Xingjian appeared before the Cult Master with a flash and asked coldly, "How much do you know about the issue of the human trafficking?"

The Cult Master's face seemed as if he had suddenly aged by ten years. He could not bring up any will to resist and asked dejectedly, "What do you want?"

"Everyone who has participated in human trafficking has to die. You must also commit suicide to atone for the evil you've done. As for the Radiant Cult, it'll be dismissed on the spot."

With that, he then turned his gaze toward the Blood Kaiser and the Ice Palace's Great Priestess, and said, "The Valley Alliance will be handed to the Ice Palace's Great Priestess and the Blood Kaiser.

"All of these must be completed within a day."

As Fang Xingjian said each word, the Cult Master's face trembled. When he heard the last part about how the Radiant Cult must be dismissed and that he would have to hand over the position as head of the alliance to someone else, his eyes turned bloodshot.

He asked in a hoarse voice, "What if I don't do as you say?"

Fang Xingjian said, "If I move at my greatest speed, I'll be able to kill all the members of the Radiant Cult in the Horned Frogs Valley in about two hours. Do you want to try that?"

The Cult Master lowered his head while wearing a bitter expression. He had wanted to resist, but upon recalling how Fang Xingjian had killed the Great Envoy with such great brutality, all of his courage to resist turned into dust and scattered.

"My disciple, Sean, is unaware of all of these. I hope that you can spare his life."

Through his Heaven's Perception, Fang Xingjian sensed the Cult Master did not seem to show any signs or emotions of lying.

Fang Xingjian nodded. "If that's the truth, I can do that."

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Chapter 441: Collect

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Six hours later, Sean quietly walked along the corridors of a manor, holding onto a thick stack of books.

It had only been a mere 6 hours, but a large part of the the Radiant Cult had already been cleared. However, the person behind all these merely sat in the manor, not even taking a single step out of the door. This made Sean feel at a loss.

In the past, he had been the rising star of the Horned Frogs Valley, a genius everyone had held great expectations of.

And it was only today that he understood what kind of existence a true expert was.

A single movement, a single gaze, a single word, a single command, would cause several thousands of people to lose their lives, several tens of thousands of people to become as silent as a cicada in the winter, and several hundreds of thousands of people to have their lives changed completely.

As these thoughts ran through Sean's mind, he had already arrived at the door and asked, "Sir, are you in?"

"Come in."

The moment Sean entered, he saw Fang Xingjian laying down, in midair, with a thick book floating and bobbing up and down before his eyes.

Fang Xingjian was using Heaven's Perception to scan the content in the book. It was about the ways of condensing various specialty seeds.

To achieve perfection in specialty seeds, one had to condense all 1,440 internal specialties.

However, there were far too many specialties. Other than the Empire's royalty having collected all the means of condensing the different specialty seeds, the other academies and sects did not have the means of condensing all 1,440 specialty seeds.

It was the same for the Regional Academy which Fang Xingjian was in as well. The Regional Academy only had the collection of methods to condense over 500 specialty seeds. Therefore, if Fang Xingjian wished to completely condense all the specialty seeds, he would need to search for the other methods elsewhere.

Five tiers of perfection included having the body's toughness reaching level 29, condensing specialty seeds, unleashing the prowess of physical particles, forming ether organs, and being able to regenerate the brain.

Currently, Fang Xingjian had reached the perfection of attaining his body's toughness. Left with the remaining four tiers of perfection, he decided to first work on condensing the specialty seeds.

After all, to reach 1.08 billion physical particles was something which no one had succeeded in for the past several hundred years. Fang Xingjian had set this as the least of his priorities.

Regenerating the brain was something which concerned his life and death. Any mistake could make him lose his life. Fang Xingjian put this as the second to last of his priorities.

Creating ether organs required him to change the structure of the physical particles, changing the several hundred millions of particles one by one. It required a limitless amount of hard work, and it was something which Fang Xingjian was planning to complete after this.

Therefore, Fang Xingjian had set his goal for the second tier of perfection to be in condensing 1,440 specialty seeds, to completely unleash the potential of his physical body. If he were to achieve that, he would not have any weaknesses with the exception of his brain. His physical body would be near indestructible, having the ability to turn the world over. He would then have attained the second tier of perfection.

After reading through the collection of methods to condense specialty seeds that the Radiant Cult had, and comparing it with the collection in the academy, Fang Xingjian had now learned several tens more types of methods to condense specialty seeds.

However, for most of the specialty seeds, it was not sufficient just to know the methods of condensing them. Fang Xingjian would still have to purchase various materials in order to accelerate the speed of condensing the specialty seeds. Otherwise, relying on pure hard work to condense them would be much too slow.

Fang Xingjian threw a glance at Sean, who had entered, and calmly asked, "You've brought all of them?"

Sean nodded. "Our collection of the means of condensing the 150 types of specialty seeds are all here."

Fang Xingjian also nodded and said, "Get the Ice Palace, Circle of the Crimson Moon, and the other sects to have their collections sent here as well."

An hour later, the Ice Palace's Great Priestess, Saint and Priestess, the Blood Kaiser, Eldest Martial Brother Sean, and other leaders of their sects had all appeared, bringing with them their collections of methods to condense specialty seeds before Fang Xingjian, and respectfully presenting them to him.

Even the Blood Kaiser, who had previously been the least tolerant toward Fang Xingjian, had his eyes filled with respect. He did not dare to show any signs of discourtesy toward Fang Xingjian.

It was because the abilities which Fang Xingjian had displayed were sufficient to earn his respect.

That was the respect due to power and to those who were far ahead on the path of Knights.

Fang Xingjian nodded and started to scan the materials with his Heaven's Perception. At the same time, he said, "From now onward, the Valley Alliance will be jointly led by the Ice Palace's Great Priestess and the Blood Kaiser. Remember to get rid of all the culprits involved with the Radiant Cult's human trafficking operations.

"As for the rest, as long as you don't commit in acts of evil, then I won't bother with you."

Everyone nodded in agreement. The Great Priestess and the Blood Kaiser looked at Fang Xingjian, their faces extremely conflicted. They had always wanted to become leaders of the Valley Alliance, but now that they had been pushed up to the position by Fang Xingjian, not only did they not feel happy about it, they felt extremely conflicted.

The Blood Kaiser could not hold it in and finally asked, "How may we address you?"

"I'm called Fang Xingjian. If you guys encounter any problems, you can look for me in the Great Western City."

Not long after Fang Xingjian revealed his identity, various expressions including that of shock, understanding, and anxiety appeared on everyone's faces. All of them started exclaiming inwardly.

'So it's him.'

'When I'd heard about him in the past, I thought that he was just a genius whom the people from Great Western City had been bragging about. To think that he ended up being even more amazing than what the rumors say!'

'To know one by reputation can't be compared with meeting one in person. Meeting him in person has showed us that he far surpasses his reputation.'

The Blood Kaiser was the first one to speak up. He let out a sigh and said, "Xingjian, I've long heard of your reputation, but I didn't take it to heart and thought... how amazing could a 17-year-old possibly be?

"It's only today that I realized what a huge mistake I've made. The battle prowess of geniuses like yourself is beyond my imagination."

The Ice Palace's Great Priestess also lowered her head and said, "Xingjian, with your status and means, there's clearly no problem with you being our leader. In the future, we'll revere you as our leader, and we'll be at your disposal."

The others also made their stand clear. When the Ice Palace's Saint and Priestess looked at this scene, then at the cold young man... Seeing that even the seniors they respected were groveling at his feet, they only felt that everything seemed too unbelievable. However, recalling how the young man had displayed a series of his astonishing and terrifying abilities made them felt that this was how it should be.

If one did not submit to a person with such great power, they would only be courting death.

Just then, Tyrant spoke in Fang Xingjian's consciousness, "That old man is going to escape. I sensed the signal that Mark sent out."

Mark was the small lizard which Fang Xingjian had previously captured. After being merged together with Tyrant, who was in the form of a bangle, he was then released and left as a parasite on the Cult Master.

This was how Fang Xingjian had let the Cult Master free to deal with the evildoers in the Radiant Cult while also preventing him from being able to escape.

For the past few hours, the Cult Master had appeared to be very calm, but after seeing that Fang Xingjian had not left the room even a single time, he clearly still hoped to grab the chance to make his escape.

This was very normal. As a level 27 expert, it had not been easy for him to achieve his current level of cultivation, power, and experience. Having cultivated to this level, he could already be considered a rare animal. As long as he was alive, there would be boundless possibilities. How could he possibly accept death just like that?

Fang Xingjian slightly stretched out his five fingers, and with a wave, a longsword from one of the Sect Masters landed in his hands.

Everyone looked at Fang Xingjian in astonishment. Fang Xingjian looked at the longsword he was holding, flicking it slightly and asked, "For a level 9 Empire's Divine Weapon to be able to take the live of a second transition expert... Do you guys think that it's worth it?"

The next moment, Fang Xingjian's body disappeared with a flash. However, a few seconds later, he appeared once again and the longsword he was holding was already gone.

"Alright, all of you can go back and deal with the remaining matters."

Two hours later, the Radiant Cult's Cult Master was found dead on on the route of his escape attempt. His head was pierced through by a longsword, and his brain had been stirred into a paste.

Two and a half hours later, the room Fang Xingjian had been in was found empty. Not a single trace of him had been left.

No one knew how he had done all these, nor where he had gone to next. The upper echelon of the Valley Alliance were only left with the increasing feeling that Fang Xingjian's abilities were unfathomable and beyond their comprehension.

From there, Fang Xingjian returned to the Sacred Land. As he continued to cultivate his sword arts and to merge his sword techniques, he concurrently strove to condense his specialty seeds and to achieve the second tier of perfection.

Of course, there was also the small lizard known as Mark. It was unknown what kind of persuasion and brainwash Tyrant had put him through. Right now, Mark was full of admiration toward Fang Xingjian.

"It was the people above me who tasked me to handle the matters with the Valley Alliance this time around."

The small lizard grovelled before Fang Xingjian and pitifully said, "They seem to want to unify all their external influences."

"What?!" The yellow eyeballs on the bangle spun rapidly as the Terrene Shrine's genius, Tyrant, asked in astonishment, "Why? The plan shouldn't have started so soon!"

The small lizard looked at Fang Xingjian and Tyrant, replying, "They said that the seventh onslaught is coming soon. There is a need to start preparations sooner than intended."

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Chapter 442: Seventh Onslaught

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"The seventh onslaught?"

Fang Xingjian did not know why but when he heard this, he felt a slight tremor in his mind, and an extremely familiar feeling gushed forward. However, no matter how much thought he put into it, he could not recall what the seventh onslaught was.

Therefore, he continued to ask, "What on earth is the seventh onslaught?"

The small lizard only shook his head pitifully. "Only the upper echelon of the Terrene Shrine would know about these. We are not told of these things."

Hearing that, Fang Xingjian looked at Tyrant, who was in the form of a bangle, and said, "What about you? As one of the top three unrivalled geniuses in the Terrene Shrine, you should know what the seventh onslaught is, right?"

Tyrant remained silent.

Simultaneously, various thoughts continued to run through his mind, 'Fang Xingjian's potential is far too powerful. He will probably reach the Divine level in another two to three years and then affirm his stance amongst the other Divine level experts in seven to eight years.

'However, the most crucial thing is still his immunity toward black magic.

'Such an ability definitely didn't come from nowhere. Is this some sort of sign?'

Seeing that Fang Xingjian was urging him on and then there was that ever increasing killing intent as well... Tyrant let out a sigh and said, "Do you know of the Book of Origin?"

"Book of Origin?" Fang Xingjian asked, "What is that?"

"The Book of Origin is said to be a book which the first generation researchers of black magic discovered. Legend has it that it has the records of all black magic from level 1 to 10." Tyrant gradually started to share the history he knew about. "The period of time in which the Mage Association and the Church of Universal Truth has been in existence for isn't something which the Empire can compare against. Our research into the world's history also far surpasses that of the Empire's.

"And the Book of Origin is one of those being researched. It's because aside from having all the black magic from level 1 to 10 listed, it also documented the 'future'."

"The future?" Fang Xingjian asked, "Is it a prophecy? A prophecy of the future?"

"You can think of it as that." Tyrant said, "Based on the documentation of the Book of Origin, the world that we're in would face a total of 12 onslaughts in total. Each onslaught would be a life and death threat to the living creatures of this world.

"And similar threats have already appeared six times in this world. Many of the ancient ruins you people found are the civilizations which were destroyed in the past few onslaughts.

"Based on the records in the Book of Origin, the seventh time should only start 50 years later..."

The yellow eye on the bangle looked toward the small lizard and continued to ask, "Did they say when the seventh onslaught will start?"

"They did not give any concrete information, but based on the Elders' plan, everything must be completed within three years."

"A three-year plan would mean that the earliest possibility... That means the seventh onslaught may be starting in three years? Why did it suddenly become so early?"

"Three years?" Fang Xingjian was stunned for a moment. According to his calculations, was his lifespan not left with only three years as well? Was there any connection to this?

Tyrant let out a breath. "Is it really three years? Fang Xingjian, you should get some people to investigate and verify if the seventh onslaught will really be coming three years later."

"How can we verify that?" Fang Xingjian asked after hearing that.

"If the seventh onslaught is really going to start three years later, then one thing that's for sure is that with how well-informed the Church of Universal Truth and the Empire's royalties are, they will definitely not be without any reaction. You'll be able to find out if you get someone to check if they have made any changes to their usual arrangements.."

Fang Xingjian did not say a word but quietly got Zhou Xingwen to come over.

In the next few days, Fang Xingjian's sword arts continued to improve at a tremendous rate. He had already learned the over 5,000 of the sword arts manuals from the library and entered an unfathomable state.

His plan was to start merging all the Killing techniques into one technique after picking up all the Killing techniques manuals in the entire library. He was going to completely establish his sword arts foundation, creating just one Killing technique.

Fang Xingjian's sword arts had indeed improved. However, at level 29 and having reached the perfection in his body's toughness, he was still a very long way from reaching the other areas of perfection. These were namely the areas of specialty seeds, physical particles, ether organs, and brain regeneration.

This was especially so when he had chosen the specialty seeds to be the area of focus for his second perfection. This area still required him to work on it for a very long time. It was not something which could not be achieved just based on one's talent alone.

During the next few days after his return, he made the best use of his time to condense specialties while filtering through the methods of condensing the specialty seeds he had obtained from the Horned Frogs Valley.

"Xingjian, we've found out the information that you wanted to know. It really is strange," Zhou Xingwen said. "There seems to be no news of the First Prince at all, and it's being said that many level 29 experts from the eight great regions have mysteriously disappeared. We suspect that they might have all signed the Hell's Map.

"The military has also made emergency mobilizations. Over 10,000 Knights were dispatched to the boundaries, and combat exercises have been brought forward. The armed forces are once again starting to develop Empire's Divine Weapons on a large-scale. Many people are saying that there's going to be a war.

"We aren't able to contact the Second Prince either. We don't know what has happened."

The entire Empire was like what Zhou Xingwen had said. Most people did not know what was happening, but the Knights from the middle management and above all had the feeling that there were turbulent winds blowing. They sensed an impending storm.

Tyrant let out a sigh inwardly. 'Is the seventh onslaught really going to start soon? Why? Why would it suddenly be brought forward so early? Three years is far too short. There's not enough time for us to prepare at all.'

Fang Xingjian did not say comment. He merely looked at Zhou Xingwen and continued asking, "What about the Church?"

"We don't have much people in the north, but many of the missionaries located in the Empire seem to have all headed back to the north. The Martial Techniques Grading Plan seems to have been put to a halt as well. It's as if that they have no plans to continue after doing half of it..." Thinking of this, Zhou Xingwen's countenance suddenly turned grim. He had no idea what was going on at all.

Fang Xingjian shut his eyes and started thinking.

Then he asked Tyrant, "Do you know what the seventh onslaught is going to be like?"

"I don't know. Before the onslaught happens, no one knows what it'll be like. It may be a powerful band of troops from an alternate world, or it may be a natural disaster that destroys everything. There are many other possibilities, but they are all phenomena which we are unable to comprehend, unable to resolve, and unable to study. The only thing we can do is to quietly get used to it..." Tyrant sighed and said, "Each onslaught will destroy majority of the civilizations and even our Mage Association and the Church of Universal Truth will suffer great damages. Therefore, even with the documentations which the Mage Association possess, we'll still be left with just dribs and drabs. It's because the number of people who can survive this is far too few."

Fang Xingjian remained silent. Based on his remaining lifespan, he might not even be alive when the seventh onslaught starts. Therefore, he was not really very concerned about it.

In fact, the reason he had gotten people to checked out the related information was because he felt that the term 'seventh onslaught' sounded very familiar to him.

"As for Hildebrand, we haven't found him, but we have found traces of his subordinate, Peter," Zhou Xingwen said respectfully.

Hearing Zhou Xingwen's words, Fang Xingjian slowly opened his eyes and said, "Peter? That level 25 Conferred Knight?"

"Yes. Someone saw him at the sects' gathering on Dark Shadow Mountain."

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Chapter 443: Tian Yi

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"Level 25..." Fang Xingjian lowered his head and thought to himself, 'It's easy for me to deal with a level 25 Conferred Knight. But for the level 22 Zhou Xingwen and level 21 Anderson... Even with the first level of the mystical prints, it would be hard for them to get past the hurdle of compensating for so many levels in order to deal with him.'

Fang Xingjian asked, "What is the sects' gathering on the Dark Shadow Mountain about?"

Zhou Xingwen replied, "It's just a gathering organized by the top few factions in the Great Western Region. One reason for it is to have an exchange in martial arts experience and to trade Divine Weapons, medicinal herbs, as well as heavenly and earthly treasures.

"Another reason is for the major factions to establish their authority and to plan out the coming year's interest distribution through sparring matches."

After hearing that the various sects were even trading heavenly and earthly treasures, Fang Xingjian's eyes gleamed. Right now, he had plenty of money and nowhere to spend it. All the good things in the Great Western City's market were basically in his pocket. It was not a bad idea for him to go and take a look at the good things that those factions had kept in their stashes.

Moreover, right now, he was going to condense specialty seeds and pursue a new level of perfection. For this, he was going to require the information that the various major factions had about methods of condensing specialty seeds.

These things were all their secret manuals. Unless extraordinary means were deployed, he would obviously be unable to get a hold of them.

"Then I'll go and take a look."

"Xingjian, you're going alone?"

"It's faster for me to go and return by myself. It'll save a lot of trouble."

Half an hour later, in a small town on the outer regions of the Dark Shadow Mountain, a small inn was bustling with activity.

Due to this sects' gathering, countless wild Knights from the Great Western Region had come to the Dark Shadow Mountain. Many wild Knights holding sabers and swords could be seen everywhere in town. Not only were they bringing great income to the small town, but at the same time the number of bloodshed cases that happened in a single day exceeded that of those which had happened in the town for the past whole year.

With a bang, a man with a thick neck smashed the wine bottle into the ground and shouted, "Damn it! The people from the Eternal Night Society are going too far! Just the entrance fee for the gathering this year requires ten gold! Why don't they just go and rob others to get the money?!"

"Hey, speak softer, speak softer. Bewares of the eavesdroppers around."

"What's there to be afraid of? They dare to do this, yet they won't let us say anything?" Although the man with a thick neck was saying this, his voice lowered unconsciously.

In the corner of the inn, a young man wearing black robes laughed softly. The face hidden underneath the black robes was extremely handsome, especially his pair of golden eyes. He also had a mark on his forehead in the shape of a ruby, which gave him a unique sense of mystery.

Hearing the young man's laughter, the thick necked man turned his head and glared at him, asking, "What's so funny, kid?"

The young man once again broke into a silent smile. The man with a thick neck stood up abruptly and walked to him with over ten subordinates who were all carrying machetes. He spoke with a savage smile, "Kid, let me ask you one more time. What's so funny?"

The young man threw them a cold glance and said, "You guys don't have the right to talk to me like that. Scram."

Having said that, he slammed down with his palm, bringing forth a destructive force. It hit against the bodies of the ten or so men, making them fall back rapidly while puking blood.

The few men wore astonished and terrified expressions as they turned to leave.

The entire inn instantly fell silent. Everyone would throw an occasional glance toward that young man with golden eyes, their means showing how they were gloating over someone else's misfortune.

"Those people from earlier are from the Crimson Tooth."

"The leader of the Crimson Tooth, Red Tiger, is in town."

"This guy is dead meat."

The young man with golden eyes still appeared nonchalant as he drank his wine, at ease. He looked across the entire inn at the people who were staring as if they were watching a show. His eyes were filled with contempt, as if nothing in the world was important enough for him to bother with.

The golden-eyed young man no longer remember his own name. It was because from the moment he had joined the sect, he only had one name.

Tian Yi.

The words 'tian' and 'yi' represented the 'world' and 'one' from the phrase 'number one in the world'.

The reason he was called by this name was because he came from an interesting sect, and thus he had become an interesting person.

The sect which Tian Yi came from was known as the Preeminent Sect, meaning that they were preeminent to others.

The Preeminent Sect was only passed down to one person in each generation. There was only one Master, and one disciple.

They spent an entire lifetime to cultivate only a single martial technique—the Stalwart Eidolon Conviction.

Stalwart Eidolon Conviction was a type of Waves technique, which was very powerful yet very weak at the same time. The additional increment to the attributes that it brought could be constantly amended.

To learn the Stalwart Eidolon Conviction, one first had to believe that he was number one in the world, unrivalled. The stronger one's beliefs were in this, the stronger the prowess from the Stalwart Eidolon Conviction, and the greater the attributes increment. Even the cultivator's aptitude, physical body, and other aspects would improve. It was an overall raise in ability.

The last time a cultivator had reached a high level of achievement in the Stalwart Eidolon Conviction was several hundred years ago. That person had once caused great havoc and bloodshed in the world, being almost unrivalled.

However, for him to be certain in the belief that he was number one in the world, he had to not fail.

Therefore, before each generation's successor reached level 29, they were not allowed to leave the mountain.

In the mountain, the disciple first had to believe that his Master was number one in the world, unrivalled. Then, the disciple had to proceed in defeating his Master through the continuous cultivation process. Then, he would become the unrivalled existence he believed himself to be.

It was a pity that the Stalwart Eidolon Conviction was too hard to cultivate and, for the past 300 years, no one had been able to reach level 29 in order to leave the mountain. Therefore, it had only been passed down through the generations, in the mountain, until this generation's Tian Yi had come out.

'On the day that I was born,

'The entire Number One Mountain chanted my name—Tian Yi.

'The sun was engulfed by darkness and a rain of blood fell from the skies. All the gods were jealous of my talent.

'The moment I was born, I was destined to become unrivalled in the world, to become number one in the world.

'And right now, I've finally defeated my Master and have become the top expert in the world.

'It's a pity that there are no means for one to achieve the Divine level in the mountains, and I could only come out in search of it.'

Just as Tian Yi was intoxicated with his own powers, the entrance to the inn was kicked open with a smash and a red-haired man came charging over. He pointed at Tian Yi and shouted, "You're the one who raised your hands against the people from our Crimson Tooth?"

"Raised my hand?" Tian Yi threw a glance at the red-haired man and said, "You call an act of brushing off dust as me having raised my hands?"

"You!" The Red Tiger was infuriated. Their Crimson Tooth was not a traditional martial arts sect to begin with, and was more of something with half-triad, half-sect characteristics. Especially since he himself was at the pinnacle of the first transition and was used to being arrogant and domineering. How could he possibly be able to put up with someone else's challenge? Therefore, he planned on teaching this young gigolo a good lesson this time around.

However, before he had even taken any action, Tian Yi already spoke up once again, "Then, does this count as having raised my hands as well?"

As he spoke, he blew out softly. Amidst a series of terrifying cries, the people from the Crimson Tooth had their bodies torn apart, their bones destroyed, and their organs turned into ash. Even the equipment they were wearing was disintegrated and turned into crushed pieces on the ground.

This was the Killing technique which Tian Yi had created himself—God's Puff.

Seeing that the people from the Crimson Tooth had been turned into dust with just a single blow from Tian Yi, the people in the inn started crying ceaselessly.

"Murder! Someone has murdered people!"

Countless waiters and guests ran out crying and the inn immediately lost 90% of their customers.

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Chapter 444: A Chance Encounter

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A few others in the inn remained where they were as they looked in in Tian Yi's direction with great wariness.

However, Tian Yi showed no reaction to this. Other than himself, there was actually no one else reflected in his eyes.

Ever since he defeated his Master, he no longer gave heed toward anyone else in this world.

Therefore, after having defeated the group from the Crimson Tooth, he continued to stay in the inn as if nothing had happened.

A few minutes later, the inn's boss could not help but walk to him and say, "Young man, aren't you going to leave? The gathering this time around is organized by the Eternal Night Society. They won't let you off when you've killed so many people here."

"Oh? Boss, aren't you afraid of me?" Tian Yi looked at the boss and asked.

"What's there to be afraid of? The people from the Crimson Tooth are all a bunch of brutes who have done countless acts of murder and arson. I'm more than happy to see you get rid of them." The boss then looked toward Tian Yi with a worried expression. "But you better hurry up and leave. The Eternal Night Society is under the command of a second transition expert. You won't be a match for him."

Regarding the words that the inn's boss said, Tian Yi naturally did not take them to heart. He merely asked curiously, "Boss, are you very familiar with these sects? Then do you know which few are the top notch sects in the Great Western Region?"

"You're here to attend the gathering without even knowing this?" The inn's boss let out a helpless sigh. "The three greatest sects in the Great Western Region are naturally the Eternal Night Society, the Illumination Society, and the Black Wings. Their leaders are all second transition level 29 experts. Every one of them is a formidable character with strongly rooted influences in the Great Western Region. With just a simple stomp of their feet, they could make the ground tremble."

"Second transition level 29?" Tian Yi's mouth twitched, and his heart filled with disdain. For him, second transition cultivators were not worth a mention.

He only had one goal for coming out from the mountains this time around, which was to look for a Divine level expert or a means which could allow him to strive and attain the Divine level.

However, it was a fact that the Physical Particles had not emerged from the mountains for far too long and their theories were too outdated. They merely cultivated based on a single Stalwart Eidolon Conviction. Tian Yi was very strong, especially when he was under the enhancement of the Stalwart Eidolon Conviction which allowed all his five major attributes to surpass 300 point. In spite of this, he still had yet to achieve a single area of perfection tier, not in his body's toughness, condensing specialties, gaining physical particles, transforming ether organs, nor in physical regeneration.

Tian Yi's battle prowess was solely reliant on the powerful enhancement from the Stalwart Eidolon Conviction.

In a mere short ten minutes later, a man dressed in black robes walked out, exuding a dark aura as if he was encompassed in a layer of darkness. He was the person in charge of the Eternal Night Society in this town, the level 25 wild Knight—Night Demon.

After sweeping a glance around the area, he naturally noticed Tian Yi, who clearly stood out from the rest. Night Demon broke into a savage smile, revealing pearly white teeth.

"That showy kid over there, you're the one who killed the people from the Crimson Tooth?

"Although I look down on those ruffians as well, I can't pretend that I haven't seen anything when you're creating trouble in my territory."

With that, Night Demon struck out with a punch, and the entire inn turned pitch black. Then as if a gush of cold wind had brushed past in the inn, the entire inn was split into two, and the place was once again exposed to sunlight.

The entire inn had been split apart with a single punch, but cold perspiration covered Night Demon's face as he stared fixedly at Tian Yi.

The fist he punched out earlier was being gently grabbed by Tian Yi. Night Demon struggled to get out of Tian Yi's grasp, but the ground under his feet sunk in like it was mud. Additionally, the blood flowing through his body continued to accelerate and heat up, releasing streams of white steam.

The auras of over 300 specialty seeds rose up, but Night Demon was still unable to get out from Tian Yi's grasp.

Tian Yi's face, which had been full of smiles earlier, was now cold as he spoke, "What... What did you say that I was? Show... Showy?"

A hint of red slowly flushed his cheeks, and in the next moment, his eyes were filled with bloodshot fury.

"Die!"

With a boom , Tian Yi struck out with a punch. Night Demon was unable to react at all, and he could only feel the atmosphere tremble as darkness surged forth. His nose and eye sockets sunk in from the point where Tian Yi's fist landed on his face.

Then at the next moment, Night Demon completely lost consciousness and dropped to the ground.

"Too weak." Tian Yi shook his head in contempt. His eyes, which was filled with killing intent, now turned toward the boss. "You said that this gathering was organized by the Eternal Night Society, right? Tell me where their base is located."

A minute later, Tian Yi had already left the town, traveling across the plains at a rapid speed.

However, a thunderous sound suddenly rang out in the air, and he came to a stop in astonishment. "A clap of thunder?"

At the next moment, a loud bang rang out, and a young man was now already standing before Tian Yi. It was Fang Xingjian, who had rushed over from the Great Western City.

Looking at Tian Yi, Fang Xingjian asked, "Pardon me, I'd like to ask..."

"A lackey of the Eternal Night Society?" Tian Yi laughed. "You're just in time. I'll kill you first, then I'll go have a talk with your leader."

Tian Yi let out a loud bellow, "Take this! God's Punch!"

With a rumble , it was as if several hundred cannons were launched at the same time, and the ground under Tian Yi's feet abruptly exploded. Then he appeared right before Fang Xingjian. Tian Yi's right fist was like the main cannon of a battleship, instantly tearing apart the surrounding air as it came smashing down toward Fang Xingjian's head with a power capable of blasting away an entire street.

Then with a loud bang , the terrifying fist was gently received by a palm. Fang Xingjian frowned and said, "You must have gotten the wrong person. I only want to ask..."

"Haha, you're not too bad. As expected of an expert from the Eternal Night Society. To think that you're able to receive a punch from me." Tian Yi laughed and drew back. He touched his palm, which had turned red and swollen, and spoke nonchalantly, "But I only used 10% of my power in that punch earlier. Now, come have a taste of 30% of my power!

"God's Strike!"

In that instant, Tian Yi kicked out over 100, or even 1,000 times. However, all the shadows of his kicks were squeezed together, and the air currents continued to be overlaid and compressed by over 1,000 types of powers. They then turned into a stream of white shock wave, sweeping out toward Fang Xingjian.

In this moment, the air seemed to have turned into something of substance, crushing everything it passed by into dust.

Tian Yi looked at this scene proudly. His God's Strike could crush an entire mountain; it was the strongest attack he had.

However, at the next moment, his eyes stared wide-open at Fang Xingjian scattering the shock wave with a casual slap. Fang Xingjian said impatiently, "Have you had enough? Do you understand human language? I want..."

"Excellent, excellent, excellent. To think that you can take an attack with 30% of my power. Tell me your name. You have earned the right to have your name remembered by me."

Boom!

The moment Tian Yi finished talking, everything before him seemed to turn dark as Fang Xingjian punched down onto the back of his head. Tian Yi was smashed headfirst down toward the ground, instantly creating a crater with a radius of over 100 meters. He seemed to have been knocked unconscious.

"Lunatic."

Fang Xingjian shook his head and was about to leave. However, he then turned back suddenly and looked in the direction of the crater.

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Chapter 445: Rebirth

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Tian Yi, who had been knocked unconscious in the crater, was now standing up once again. In his eyes, there seemed to be a hint of him feeling at a loss, and he only looked toward Fang Xingjian's face after a while.

"You...

"You actually dared to...

"Do you know who you're fighting against?!"

With a clank, the ruby mark on Tian Yi's forehead dropped off. It was actually a fake.

Ahhh!!

Tian Yi's face flushed red in a short moment, and his eyes filled with blazing fury.

"I'm going to kill you!"

With an explosive rumble, the ground under Tian Yi's feet was overturned. The ground turned into countless precipitous rocks, soaring into the sky. It looked as if the world had been flipped upside down.

Simultaneously, Tian Yi and Fang Xingjian collided against each other fiercely, and the shadows of a myriad of punches soared into the air. Each punch was smashed out with 100% power as each fist contained boundless fury. Every punch made the atmosphere cry and the earth howl.

Right now, Tian Yi was going all out at full power. Each punch sent out a myriad of air currents, and shock waves flew out like light waves, causing the ground within a range of several thousand meters to shatter.

With such terrifying destructive powers... he alone could destroy an entire city.

However, amidst Tian Yi's crazy attacks, a gigantic palm ignored all the shock waves, breaking through them like a knife cutting through butter. Then the palm pressed down on Tian Yi's head.

The palm, which rendered him unable to revolt, resist, dodge, or defy, pressed down on Tian Yi's face, smashing his head into the ground.

There was a rumble. Then a tremendous sound rang out as strong gales and cracks in the ground shot out in all directions from the point where Tian Yi's head met the ground.

Tian Yi's eyes rolled over, and he was knocked unconscious once again.

Fang Xingjian swung his hand. Then he looked at Tian Yi, whose head was a little deformed, and said, "Ridiculous."

At the next moment, a myriad of sword Qis appeared with a flash of light, slicing Tian Yi into pieces.

Naturally, Fang Xingjian would not hold back against a person who wanted to kill him.

Following that, he lifted his head and suddenly looked toward the east. He used his Heaven's Perception to read the light waves, and in that instant, he seemed to be able to see several tens of kilometers away.

Then with a flash of light, he disappeared.

After a whole five minutes, Tian Yi's corpse, which had been sliced up into pieces, suddenly wriggled. His body continued to reassemble and join back together. Within a short period of time, he once again had the vague form of a human figure.

Then as the bloodied human figure continued to undergo changes, he once again took on Tian Yi's appearance.

Ahhh!

An agonizing cry emerged from Tian Yi's mouth, and he dropped down to his knees, panting furiously.

In that life or death moment, Tian Yi's body had automatically activated the 'Rebirth Eidolon Technique'.

Even without having attained the state of being able to regenerate his brain, Tian Yi could still sacrifice 100 points each from his strength, agility, endurance, reaction, and flexibility attributes, allowing his entire body to be reborn.

Then at the moment he was reborn, he once again recalled the scene from just before he died. He thought of how terrifying Fang Xingjian's palm had been, rendering him unable to resist and defy.

'I lost?

'How could I have lost?

'Why did I lose?

'Am I not the best in the world?'

Agitated emotions ran amok in Tian Yi's mind, and the convictions he had built up from a young age clashed against the reality he experienced earlier. They were as incompatible as fire and water, so it was like a tremendous explosion had just occurred in his brain.

Roar!

Tian Yi's eyes were agape, and his eyeballs were filled with streaks of blood. He had a savage appearance. It was like he had gone crazy.

His mind went into an intense battle, but his stalwart eidolon was unable to suppress the reality he had experienced personally earlier.

Finally, the consciousness in his brain seemed to shatter, and at the next moment, Tian Yi's eyes rolled over as he fainted. His entire brain seemed to be experiencing an unknown change.

Being part of a sect which cultivated the 'Stalwart Eidolon Conviction', the Preeminent Sect's founder had long since expected that his successor might experience failure before he gained great achievements in his cultivation.

The Rebirth Eidolon Technique was for such situations. Right now, the World Inversion Technique which had been activated in Tian Yi's mind was also for the same purpose.

During the time in which Tian Yi had been unconscious, the memories in his mind were being tampered with at a rapid speed. All memories of his failure were wiped out, and all the images related to Fang Xingjian were cleared away. New scenes were fabricated and placed in his memories instead.

An hour later, Tian Yi opened his eyes once again and looked around in a slight daze. He was stunned for a moment, then he said, "Wasn't I on my way to look for the people from the Eternal Night Society? Why did I fall asleep?"

Looking at the remnants of the battle scene around him, Tian Yi was once again stunned for a moment, then he suddenly laughed.

"Have I already become so powerful?

"To think that the unconscious movements I made during sleep could create such terrifying damage.

"I am really... too powerful."

Tian Yi then stood up and looked in the direction the Eternal Night Society. However, he suddenly frowned, and for some reason unknown to himself, he did not wish to continue going in that direction. An indescribable feeling of disgust grew in his heart.

"Forget it. I shan't participate in this gathering."

At the next moment, Tian Yi's body dashed out in the direction opposite to where Fang Xingjian had gone. As such, Tian Yi headed toward the Great Western City.

Elsewhere, Fang Xingjian's body had travelled across several tens of kilometers. He appeared directly above a group of people and then slowly descended before them.

"Who's there?!"

The moment Fang Xingjian landed, a large group of wild Knights stepped forward, immediately surrounding and looking at him with great wariness.

However, at the next moment, a human figure pushed them away and shouted, "What's this? What are you guys doing? You guys aren't even able to make good judgements..."

That wild Knight smiled and walked up to Fang Xingjian, saying, "Sir, why have you come as well?"

This group of people were representatives who had been sent by the Valley Alliance to participate in the gathering. The wild Knight was an Elder in one of the sects.

Fang Xingjian asked, "You guys are also here to participate in the sects' gathering in the Great Western Region this time around?"

"That's right, that's right. Sir, you're here to attend the gathering as well?"

Fang Xingjian did not reply and instead asked, "Who is your leader? Bring me to him."

A short while later, Fang Xingjian arrived above a huge horse carriage and saw the Ice Palace's Great Priestess as well as the Saint beside her.

Fang Xingjian waved his hand and said, "Let's skip the formalities. This time around, the reason I've come is because I wish to participate in the sects' gathering. Let me ask you a question. If I were to confront them head-on, defeat them, and then ask them to hand over the specialty seeds condensing methods, would it be possible?"

The Ice Palace's Great Priestess frowned, shook her head, and said, "The condensing of specialty seeds start from level 25 and can be said to be an extremely important area in cultivating the human body. It's the process for a person to move from being a human toward becoming a god. For every sect, these are secrets which will not be given out.

"I'll be honest. Small sects and factions like us are nothing to others. It's not a big deal even if we were to hand them out.

"But for sects like the Eternal Night Society, the Illumination Society, and the Black Wings, they have been settled in the Great Western Region for several decades or more, and they own great territories. It's possible to defeat them, but your identity will probably be the greatest barrier in getting them to submit."

"My identity?" Fang Xingjian nodded and said, "You're referring to my identity as an Empire's Conferred Knight, right?"

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Chapter 446: Gathering and Trading

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It was only then did Fang Xingjian thought of this problem.

It was because, all along, he had been training under the Empire's official system, and thus he had subconsciously forgotten about the differences between the Empire and the other factions.

As the greatest faction, the Empire had always maintained a special balance with the non-governmental factions.

It was because the Empire's power was sufficient to wipe out any faction. However, the moment they started doing so, all the other factions would join forces to go up against the Empire. When that happened, the entire world would be in chaos, and the people's lives would be plunged into great misery.

There were also several large countries to the north of the Empire, and on top of all that, the Church. Therefore, the balance between the Empire and the non-governmental factions had been intentionally maintained all this while.

However, the superficial balance could not stop the fights that took place in the background.

Martial arts practitioners violated regulations through force. Factions generally held great power and had numerous experts. It was impossible to hope that they would limit themselves to conducting their businesses without any tricks.

Countless factions' dealings involving killings, brawls, smugglings, gamblings, and sex related trades.

Although the Empire would not wipe out the factions, they had to apprehend the experts who committed crimes.

Over countless years, although the Empire had not openly fought the many factions, other than a portion of those who had been gradually assimilated into the government, the majority of the factions would not submit to the influence of the sovereignty. They even competed with the Empire for students, resources, and talents.

If Fang Xingjian were to use his identity as a Conferred Knight to suppress the Eternal Night Society and the other major sects, then it would become a case whereby the Empire was suppressing the other sects. The nature of the incident would immediately become very serious, and it could even end up with the other party choosing death over bowing down to him.

Especially so since Fang Xingjian's invention of the Rebirth Sword Technique had also caused them to lose students.

Fang Xingjian nodded, "I understand. Then, during the period in which we're participating in the gathering, I'll be an Elder of the Ice Palace. I'll assist the Ice Palace in defeating all the other factions in the Great Western Region."

As he spoke, Fang Xingjian's body stretched longer and swelled up. He was stimulating his vital energy and blood, controlling his cells, changing his appearance. In the blink of an eye, he had become a man over two meters in height, with a rough appearance.

He opened his mouth, releasing a buzzing sound. It was as if countless steel pillars were knocking against each other. "During this time, you can just call me the Vicious Knight."

The Great Priestess instantly felt an upsurge of emotions. As a level 22 second transition expert, she had never participated in a martial arts gathering of such a scale. Previously, it was the Cult Master who had led the people from the Radiant Cult to attend these gatherings.

This time around, if not for Fang Xingjian's interception, making her the new leader of the Valley Alliance, she would probably be forever suppressed by the Radiant Cult, let alone have any thoughts of leading a team to participate in the gathering.

At the beginning, she was still worried that her abilities were not a match for the Radiant Cult's Cult Master, and that the Valley Alliance would end up making a fool of themselves during the gathering.

However, to think that Fang Xingjian was planning to defeat everyone in the capacity of a member of their Ice Palace... How could she not feel excited? She was full of anticipation to see Fang Xingjian defeating everyone, and to have the Ice Palace's reputation spread far and wide.

After a short moment, Fang Xingjian left. The Great Priestess continued to be beam, full of smiles. Next to her, the Saint could not help but say, "Master, this doesn't seem good. We'll be offending too many people.

"And although Fang Xingjian is very powerful, the Eternal Night Society, Illumination Society, and the Black Wings have all had long-standing reputations in the Great Western Region, with countless experts in their sects. Who knows how many experts they may have who could be even more powerful than Fang Xingjian?"

The Great Priestess shook her head and said, "You're not a second transition and are not aware of Fang Xingjian's abilities. The power he used to bash up that monster in the Radiant Cult would make him a top notch expert among those in the second transition, even if he might not necessarily be the very best.

"And don't you understand? Even if he isn't able to defeat the many experts, he would still be able to rank amongst the top 20, or even top 10. To our Ice Palace, this is an excellent opportunity to build our reputation.

"We'll be able to increase the number of partners working with us, and take in many more disciples."

The Saint still sighed to herself, feeling that her Master was being too positive. How strong were the backgrounds of the three great sects? They had several tens of second transition experts, and it was said that they each had five or six level 29 experts. How could they be defeated so easily?

'Sigh, although Master has become the leader of the Valley Alliance, her character is still as before. She doesn't have the judgement which would allow her to establish a firm standing in the Great Western Region.

'This Fang Xingjian is too arrogant as well. Although his talent and abilities are truly amazing, he'll find himself in great trouble if he were to continue with his current actions.'

Fang Xingjian transformed into the Vicious Knight and followed the team from the Ice Palace along the way. Two hours later, they arrived at the foot of a mountain. It was the Dark Shadow Mountain where the gathering was held this time around.

Before they had gotten close, wild Knights dressed in black had come up to welcome them. They were the people from the Eternal Night Society who were in charge of receiving the guests.

The people from the Valley Alliance were each assigned a location on the Dark Shadow Mountain. The Great Priestess explained, "The gathering will officially start only tomorrow. The Eternal Night Society's Night Monarch will be the one talking tomorrow. Then, it will be followed by interactions and cooperations that will continue for two and a half days. Everyone will be split into small-scale salon groups.

"There will also be heavenly and earthly treasures, ferocious beasts, as well as many other types of resources all put up on sale. From the fourth day onward, it will be a martial arts exchange, and all the factions will take turns to send their representatives to accept challenges. Based on the results of each faction, the distribution of territory and various businesses for the next year will then be decided.

"In this area, the Illumination Society, Eternal Night Society, and the Black Wings have always been the strongest."

Fang Xingjian nodded, "Alright. Tomorrow we'll go check out what kind of experts the three major sects have.

"Oh, right." Fang Xingjian requested, "Help me look for someone..."

At noon the next day, the gathering had officially started.

On the peak of the Dark Shadow Mountain, on the platform, several thousands of people were gathered.

A fair and chubby old man who was wearing white robes and was encompassed by a layer of light radiance behind him, walked up the stage all grins. He looked just like the buddha from heaven.

The Great Priestess said, "He should be the leader of the Illumination Society. It's said that he's a level 29 expert, but he hasn't fought for the past seven to eight years. No one knows what level he is at now."

The Illumination Society's leader started talking on the stage, saying the usual words of courtesy about how they should work together, have peaceful exchanges, and things like that. However, Fang Xingjian could tell that there was a faint hint of pressure in his tone.

Tyrant, in the form of a bangle on his hand, said, "It seems that they have also received some news as well. They might also be planning something big in the martial arts exchange three days later."

Fang Xingjian did not say a word. He merely closed his eyes and made good use of every minute and every second to condense his specialty seeds.

Once the old man had finished talking, the exchanges officially begun. The Great Priestess led her disciples toward the many salons, letting the Ice Palace's Saint accompany Fang Xingjian while he purchased heavenly and earthly treasures.

Upon stepping into the temporary market set up on the Dark Shadow Mountain, the cries of the many vendors could be heard. This place was bustling with activities.

Almost every sect would have a stall set up here, putting up miscellaneous items for sale, some of them valuable, others seemingly ordinary.

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Chapter 447: Shopping and Medicinal Herbs

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The Saint followed behind Fang Xingjian, her gaze attracted by the various products. This place had gathered the majority of the factions in the Great Western Region. There were countless heavenly and earthly treasures. This was not something which the Horned Frogs Valley which she had come from could compare with.

Although these were temporary stalls, each stall took up quite a large area of space, around 20 to 40 square meters.

The lowest level stallholders were Knight apprentices, and almost every stall would have a first transition expert. They could easily bring out stone tables and benches. Those who were better off had even brought along various pieces of furniture. It was more like those exhibits back on Earth.

Fang Xingjian sniffed and followed a medicinal fragrance, arriving in front of a specific stall. He saw various medicinal pills put up for sale at the stall.

An attendant smiled and walked up, saying, "Hello, Sir. What are you looking for? Our Unicorn Trade Association has been trading in medicinal herbs for Knights for 80 years now. We have all kinds of medicinal herbs for cultivation."

From its name, the Unicorn Trade Association did not seem to be associated with any of the martial art factions at all. However, it was a fact that within the Empire, most factions were not purely martial art factions.

Most appeared to be a combination of trade associations, religious groups, and various interest groups.

The honourable businesses that they conducted out in the open could be setting up schools to take in students, or setting up trade associations for businesses in various aspects, including cultivating, training, medicinal herbs, armors, and hunting activities.

Meanwhile, in the dark, they might conduct various illegal activities such as assassinations, mobilizing mercenaries and spies, or underground battles.

The Unicorn Trade Association was seemingly a faction which was involved in trading with medicinal herbs.

In fact, it was exactly so. The Unicorn Trade Association had initially been a business trading in medicinal herbs, started up by a few wild Knights. However, as their businesses grew, the number of subordinates under them grew as well, and their influence also rose. They gradually became an organization which was half sect, half trade association.

Across the Empire, there was a countless number of similar organizations. In fact, there were even more such organizations than factions who were purely involved in martial arts.

After all, it was only through business and by earning money that their influence could swiftly expand. Otherwise, if it was just a few people or tens of people coming together only to train, it would be hard for them to achieve much if they could not get to second transition.

Fang Xingjian threw a glance at the various medicinal herbs and said, "I need medicine which can speed up the rate at which I condense specialties, and to increase my potential. Do you have those?"

The attendant smiled, picked up a box, and opened it. He pointed to a crimson red medicinal pill that was heavy as metal, and said, "This is the Crimson Fire Pill. We've only recently invented it. As a cultivator, sir, you should be aware that when we cultivate, we require a tremendous amount of energy in order to replenish our energy, right?

"But ordinary food has too many impurities and insufficient nutrition. After eating, we even have to waste our vital energy and blood to digest.

"But this Crimson Fire Pill is different. This is a dry ration that we've prepared especially for cultivators. One pill is able to replenish a first transition cultivator's one day energy depletion.

"If taken regularly, in the long-run it can even nourish one's bones and muscles, increase one's potential, and increase one's possibility to condense specialties."

Fang Xingjian took the Crimson Fire Pill and sniffed it. He could smell a strong medicinal fragrance. The pill was clearly a condensation of the essences of numerous medicinal herbs.

"Interesting." Fang Xingjian put down the medicinal pill and continued, "But although this is acceptable for an ordinary first transition, it's insufficient for experts who are at even higher levels. Since you guys studied and came up with such medicinal pills for day-to-day use, you should also have similar ones for second transition experts, right? Bring them out for me to take a look."

A gleam shone in the attendant's eyes and he said, ashamed, "Sir is a second transition expert? Please forgive me for my impudence. Please come with me."

Seeing that Fang Xingjian did not deny his attempt in probing, the attendant understood that Fang Xingjian had tacitly admitted. Therefore, he spoke with increasing ardour, inviting him to take a seat while he took out a few boxes and placed them before Fang Xingjian. He handled the boxes with great care, as if the items stored in the boxes were priceless treasures.

Other people had been paying attention and gathered around, wanting to see what the items were.

The attendant carefully opened a box, revealing a translucent medicinal pill that looked as if burning flames were trapped within.

The moment the box was opened, streams of heat flowed out.

Seeing this medicinal pill that looked like burning flames, no one present could turn their gazes away. The Ice Palace's Saint even revealed a look of astonishment. She had never seen such an amazing medicinal pill before.

The attendant now broke into a proud expression and said, "After many years of hard work and research, our Unicorn Trade Association has finally created this Fire Deity Medicine especially targeted at second transition experts. It is condensed with the sun's fiery trait, compact with over 1,000 types of nutritional essences, and uses the sun's fiery trait to eliminate impurities.

"Even a second transition expert would only need one of these to go without food and drink for seven days. It increases over 10,000 potential points."

"Oh? This is really good stuff." As they spoke, a hunchback old man with a beard walked up and picked up the Fire Deity Medicine directly and asked, "How much is it? I'm buying it."

"Huh?" The attendant looked at the bearded old man in surprise. At the next moment, he immediately recognized the other party and said, "Lord Black Spear."

The Black Spear before them was one of the second transition experts from the Black Wings, one of the three greatest faction in the Great Western Region.

The Black Wings was a mercenary organization which went back several decades. They had often received requests to participate in various assassinations, spying missions, arena battles, and other such activities. They had even been enlisted for external battles.

The people in this organization placed huge emphasis on practical battles and they were equipped with various martial techniques characterized by extremely high killing intents. Their legacy was true massacre skills for battlefield use. They also tended to act unscrupulously without hesitation.

And Black Spear was also considered an old customer of the Unicorn Trade Association. Upon arrival, he spoke and acted with a great air of arrogance.

Black Spear stroked his beard and said, "Mmm, I'm asking you a question. How much is this? I'm taking it."

The attendant took a look at Fang Xingjian, feeling a little at a loss. After all, he had first introduced this item to Fang Xingjian. However, Black Spear was an old time second transition expert, and he was also backed by the Black Wings. The attendant did not dare to offend him either.

Just then, Fang Xingjian spoke, "First come, first served. This Fire Deity Medicine has already caught my eye. No matter how much it costs, I'm buying it. You'd better wait for another chance."

"Oh?" Black Spear frowned as he looked at Fang Xingjian and the Ice Palace's Saint. He searched his memories, but could not identify the two of them. Therefore, he asked, "Kid, which faction are you from?"

With a mere gaze and a question, boundless pressure came gushing down on him, and under the willpower impact, the Ice Palace's Saint started trembling.

However, after Fang Xingjian pat her on the shoulder gently, she immediately recovered, feeling extremely at peace and relieved.

"Ice Palace, Vicious Knight." Fang Xingjian stood up as he said this, and a world penetrating aura gushed forth, making the people in the surroundings stagger backward. They felt as if a huge block of mountain had come crushing down on them, rendering them unable to fight back against the tremendous power.

Black Spear's countenance changed as well. However, he was after all an experienced level 25 expert. Even though he had felt that heavy pressure, it was still within his tolerance level.

Furthermore, he had gone through the names of all the top notch factions in the Great Western Region in his mind. There was not one by the name of Ice Palace, except...

"Horned Frogs Valley's Ice Palace?" Thinking of this, Black Spear's confidence surged. "Kid, our Black Wings needs this urgently. If you give it up to me this time around, then we'll take it that our Black Wings owes you a favor."

Although the other party was merely a small sect, he did not treat them with violence, but tried to persuade them nicely. If they continued to be stubborn, then he would have no choice but to do things the hard way.

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Chapter 448: Procuring Without Restraint

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"Is that so?"

Fang Xingjian suddenly laughed, "Then let's see who can make the highest offer."

Fang Xingjian then took out a stack of paper and put it on the table, "I'm offering 100,000 gold. I'll be taking all the Fire Deity Medicine you have here."

The attendant picked up the stack of paper and let out an astonished cry, "These are gold banknotes from the Central Bank! It's really 100,000 gold!"

The old man by the name of Black Spear was slightly stunned as he looked at Fang Xingjian with slight disbelief.

100,000 gold. Even if he himself brought out such a large amount of money, his heart would ache a lot. It was almost one-quarter of his assets. However, this amount had been casually tossed onto the table by this guy, as if he was simply tossing a few dollars.

He could not help but grab the gold banknotes from the attendant's hands, taking a closer look at it, then glare at Fang Xingjian and ask, "You're really paying 100,000 gold?"

Fang Xingjian spoke slowly, "That's right. If you can make a higher offer, I'll accept it and let you have the goods. What do you think?" Fang Xingjian looked as if he did not hold 100,000 gold in high regard at all.

In fact, this was how it was. With his current wealth, 100,000 gold was nothing, really.

And hearing that the man who called himself the Vicious Knight was really throwing out 100,000 gold to purchase the Fire Deity Medicine, everyone present was astonished and they all started talking among themselves.

The Ice Palace's Saint, next to Fang Xingjian, also looked at him in great astonishment. It looked as if she had not expected Fang Xingjian to be so rich.

Black Spear's countenance turned pale. He wanted to call for a higher price, but could not bear to part with the money. To him, one Fire Deity Medicine would be worth 100 gold at most, and he would be able to buy 1,000 sets of it with 100,000 gold. It would be enough to last him for 20 years. Who would be crazy enough to spend that much money on this?

In the end, Black Spear ended up not calling for the price. He merely threw a glare toward Fang Xingjian and said, "Ice Palace's Vicious Knight, right? I've remembered your name." With that, he turned to leave, as if not wanting to give the other party any more chances to humiliate him.

Fang Xingjian smiled, not saying a word. This time around, he was planning to defeat all the factions in the Great Western Region, in the capacity of a member of the Ice Palace. Evidently, he was not planning to keep a low profile.

The attendant next to him said, seemingly troubled, "Sir, we've only brought along 120 sets of this Fire Deity Medicine this time around. The 100,000 gold you're paying is too much."

"It's fine. Recommend me other cultivating medicine you guys have."

From there, the attendant started to introduce Fang Xingjian to the other cultivating medicine. Throughout the entire process, Fang Xingjian once again displayed how he could be wilful because of the wealth he owned. As long as it was something useful to him, he would buy everything in one go.

However, once the many boxes had been placed next to Fang Xingjian, the Ice Palace's Saint was unable to hold them all.

Seeing this, Fang Xingjian stretched out his palm and Tyrant activated the Gates of the Netherworld, engulfing all of the items.

This scene instantly shocked countless people present. The Ice Palace's Saint also looked at Fang Xingjian with a strange expression, and could not help but ask, "What is that?"

"It's just a small toy that can store items," Fang Xingjian spoke nonchalantly.

However, the people around him could clearly not be as calm as he was. To be able to twist and stretch out space, and even to stabilize the twisted space, forming a unique alternate dimension and storing items in it... This was something which was said that only Divine level experts could accomplish.

"How is that possible? To think that he can store things in alternate dimension"

"This is something which only Divine level experts can do. Could he be a Divine level expert?"

"How could he be a Divine level expert? It must be the bangle he is wearing."

Divine Remains Equipment! These words instantly appeared in everyone's minds and countless people stared at Fang Xingjian's bangle with a greedy gaze.

If not for the fact that they were not strong enough, and that the Eternal Night Society were the ones in charge of this place, they would have dashed up to snatch it.

It was because legend had it that the Divine Remains Equipment were the only equipments which could allow one to store items in alternate dimension.

The attendant continued to introduce Fang Xingjian to the various products.

"Sir, this is the Blood Changing Pill. It can clean up the blood vessels in the human body, including the rubbish in blood capillaries. It can also change one's physical disposition, helping in condensing the 'Gushing Vital Energy and Blood' specialty, and increasing the efficiency of the practitioner's circulation of vital energy and blood. One of it costs 1,000 gold."

"I'll take them all."

The attendant's grin was so wide that his eyes could no longer be seen. He continued to take out a long box, opened its lid, and revealed a colorful thin sheet glaze. "This is the Seven Oceans Fish King Ointment. The head of our Unicorn Trade Association has spent three months in the Northern Sea to catch the Glazed Fish King and then made the ointment using its essence. Taking this can help one condense three specialties, namely, the 'Underwater Breathing', 'Internal Circulation', and the 'Water Repellent Physique'."

"How much?"

"10,000 gold."

"I'll get it." Fang Xingjian nodded.

On seeing this scene, the eyes of the Ice Palace's Saint had already turned white and felt numb. She finally understood that Fang Xingjian's wealth was absolutely overwhelming. He was just too rich.

However, as she felt numb, a hint of envy grew in her heart. Who would not like money? Especially when one was as rich as Fang Xingjian and could purchase that many cultivating resources and so much medicine. These things would greatly help one's cultivation.

Rich, powerful, and with a mysterious background. Her interest level in Fang Xingjian suddenly grew rapidly.

The onlookers around them kept on increasing as well. Seeing how Fang Xingjian was pumping out large amounts of money, there were people with envious gazes, but there were also people who secretly remembered Fang Xingjian's appearance and identity, and then set out to find out more about the Ice Palace.

However, there were also people who looked on in contempt, staring at Fang Xingjian as if they were looking at an idiot.

"What a profligate son, to be exposing his wealth like that. This is the gathering of martial arts practitioners in the Great Western Region and all the top notch experts across the Great Western Region are here. There are countless hidden experts around. To be spending money so arrogantly in a place like this... He is practically courting death."

"Haha, to be showing off his wealth like that, and even exposing his storage equipment. That Ice Palace won't have many good days left."

"Hehe, the Black Spear from the Black Wings has already set his eyes on him. He might be robbed in a few days."

Storage equipment was strategic equipment.

Against non-Divine level experts, one could take over the opponent's' weapons, equipment, and even attacks. How terrifying was this?!

It was almost omnipotent even if used for spying, assassination, or stealing.

It was especially good for breaking through various defenses and for absorbing the opponent's' defensive items, regardless of whether these were city walls, steel plates, Divine armors... With just a simple action, the user would be able to break through all of them.

How valuable was a piece of storage equipment? Anyone who came across one would develop a great greed for it.

A few of them looked at Fang Xingjian as if they were waiting to watch a good show. However, Fang Xingjian seemed to not feel anything at all. After he completed his shopping at the Unicorn Trade Association, he continued to shop at other stalls. He mostly wanted to buy various cultivation resources, especially things which could help him condense specialty seeds and increase his potential. It was almost as if he purchased everything he came across that fit the bill.

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Chapter 449: Offering and Fighting

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"Sir, this is an excellent item from the north, a level 25 Superior Divine Weapon, Electromagnetic Flying Sword." An old man held a longsword encompassed by electric sparks as he introduced it.

"Have a look. It can increase the absorption powers of various items, it can split and it can even fly. So it's ideal for long distance assassinations..."

Fang Xingjian shook his head. A weapon like this looked luxurious, but it was not practical. Moreover, it was not as powerful as his sword fingers. Evidently, he did not take a liking to it.

Just then, a large group of people started heading in Fang Xingjian's direction. The person in the lead was high-spirited, with a large bone structure. He had sharp eyes and brows, as if he were a male eagle charging down at great speed, with an overbearing and arrogant disposition.

The person was one of the Deputy Chiefs of the Eternal Night Society, a level 27 second transition expert. He was known as the Night Eagle.

Upon Night Eagle's arrival, everyone gasped in surprise, retreating unconsciously. It was clear how great Night Eagle's reputation was in the Great Western Region.

The Ice Palace's Saint could not help but tug at Fang Xingjian's sleeve, as if wanting him to turn around.

However, even as the man walked up next to Fang Xingjian, the latter continued to inspect the Electromagnetic Flying Sword before him, not moving, as if the Electromagnetic Flying Sword was the truly important thing at the moment.

Night Eagle threw a glance at the surroundings, like an eagle king inspecting its territory. His gaze finally landed on Fang Xingjian as he said, "You must be Ice Palace's Vicious Knight."

"Is anything the matter?" Fang Xingjian asked as he picked up the next item. He kept his back to Night Eagle, as if he did not see him in high regard at all.

A hint of fury grew in Night Eagle's heart, but he was an extremely shrewd person. Although he was infuriated, he did not show anything on his face.

Night Eagle continued, "I heard that you have a dimensional storage equipment. Is that true?"

"Yes," Fang Xingjian replied.

Night Eagle's brows twitched as he respectfully said, "Our Eternal Night Society would like to purchase this dimensional storage equipment. Price is not an issue. Would you be willing to sell it to us?"

"No," Fang Xingjian said as he walked toward the next stall.

However, sensing Night Eagle's gaze and the pressure from the countless gazes around them, the Ice Palace's Saint felt as if her movements were very stiff. It was as nothing that she did was right.

Night Eagle was not infuriated. A dimensional storage equipment, a Divine Remains Equipment... How precious was an item like this? It made sense for the other party to reject right off the bat.

If the other party had easily agreed to sell it, he would have suspected the authenticity of the dimensional storage equipment.

Moreover, the Ice Palace had suddenly gotten their hands on a dimensional storage equipment and were being so flashy about it… This guy either had to be a lunatic, or he was plotting something. He had to have something or someone backing him up.

Before things were clear, the Eternal Night Society would not take action recklessly. They would merely talk it out first.

Therefore, after hearing Fang Xingjian's words, Night Eagle continued, "Won't you listen to our offer? You'll definitely be satisfied with it."

With that, not caring if Fang Xingjian agreed or not, he quoted his price, "Gold banknotes worth two million gold. You can also take your pick of any of our Eternal Night Society's five top notch Amassing techniques and Killing techniques. Furthermore, our Chief is willing to help you unconditionally on three attempts."

Hearing the list of conditions, the people present were greatly tempted.

First of all, the two million gold was already a tremendous sum of money. Many small sects might never be able to earn that amount throughout their entire existence.

Then, it was followed by five of the Eternal Night Society's top notch Amassing techniques (Waves and mental cultivation method) as well as Killing techniques. These were things which made the wild Knights drool. Why were small sects weak? One reason was because they had fewer resources, and another reason was because their cultivation methods were too weak and outdated.

And one could not forget that there was still the offer of the Chief of the Eternal Night Society's unconditional help for three times.

That man was a great second transition level 29 expert. To have him help out three times unconditionally... one could very nearly have his way in the Great Western Region, without any issues.

Everyone looked at Fang Xingjian with great envy. Those who knew that he was from the Ice Palace were even confident that Fang Xingjian would agree.

It was because Ice Palace was a small faction which lacked martial techniques and experts. So how could they not agree?

Just then, a long whistle rang out and an elderly man wearing white robes, with white beard and hair, walked over with a majestic gait. Before he had even arrived, an invisible pressure came gushing over, squeezing the crowd away.

"Dimensional storage equipment? Divine Remains Equipment? How could you not inform our Illumination Gang about such a major issue? This time around, the Eternal Night Society hasn't done a good job of organizing the event. I'm going to have to have a good talk with Ye Huang [1]."

When everyone saw the old man, they were taken aback, and their faces changed to expectant looks, as if they were about to watch a good show.

This was because the person who had just come was the Illumination Society's Radiant Envoy, a level 28 second transition expert.

The Eternal Night Society and the Illumination Society... Just from their names, it was clear that both groups held very different aspirations. Although both of them were religious sects, one worshipped the dark night, and felt that all living things in the world would eventually be returned to eternal darkness.

The other worshipped light, sustaining that the beginning of the world had started from the first beam of light. There was light before the world came to be. Light came first and life followed after.

The two religious sects were usually at odds and frequently fought against each other. If not for the pressure from the Empire in the Great Western Region, with the Black Wings casting covetous looks from the side, the Eternal Night Society and the Illumination Society would probably be engaged in an intense battle to the death.

Looking at the Radiant Envoy, Night Eagle laughed coldly, "The appearance of the dimensional storage equipment wasn't within our planned arrangements. This is considered an individual trading transaction. What has it got to do with the organization of the gathering?"

"Is that so? Alright. Our Illumination Society is also very interested in your dimensional storage equipment. However, we don't need you to sell it to us. The equipment will remain yours, but we hope that you will to join us," the Radiant Envoy shouted. "1.5 million gold! Our Illumination Society's manuals will be free for you to browse. We'll specially recruit you as our Honorary Chief in our Illumination Society. In the future, the Illumination Society will be your allies, and be as close to you as blood siblings."

The Honorary Chief of the Illumination Society would be equivalent to an external Radiant Envoy. The person's status would not be much lower than the Radiant Envoy himself. It would mean that the person would be part of the top five characters in the Illumination Society.

Of course, in reality, there were many more incomparable aspects. Regardless, as long as he agreed to the conditions, he would gain the Illumination Society as his support.

The Eternal Night Society's Night Eagle smiled and said, "Who knows if you're coveting someone else's assets."

The Radiant Envoy answered calmly, "Our Illumination Society has always had strict regulations and all forms of internal conflict and murder are forbidden. Once he joins us, he'll forever be our brother."

Night Eagle said, "Vicious Knight, if you're willing to join our Eternal Night Society, the Chief promises to take you in as his personal disciple. Our previous terms remain. There's no need for you to leave the Ice Palace either. The Ice Palace and the Eternal Night Society will be in a brotherhood alliance in the future."

No matter what backing the Ice Palace and the Vicious Knight had behind them, Night Eagle and the Radiant Envoy both felt that the conditions which they had raised were extremely attractive and that they were beneficial for both sides.

Their goal was, regardless of anything else, to first get the owner of the dimensional storage equipment to join their side. As for the talk about alliance or if they were going to plot in order to gain the item for themselves... These would wait until they will have affirmed what trump card the other party had up his sleeves.

In the stall, everyone cast envious gazes toward Fang Xingjian. Regardless of which side he would to choose, it meant that he had suddenly leaped into the upper echelon of the Great Western Region. In the future, he would have a strong backing, and he would stand at the top. Even the Ice Palace, which was a third-rate sect, would suddenly have raised their standings.

However, when faced with the invitations by the two amazing characters, Fang Xingjian did not even throw them a glance. He merely spoke with indifference, "I don't need the conditions you're offering, nor do I need your protection. I'm not interested in this transaction at all."

Night Eagle's countenance turned a bit grim as he asked, "Are you sure? You've stayed in the Ice Palace for very long and might not be too clear of the situation outside..."

"I'm well aware that both the Eternal Night Society and the Illumination Society are part of the three greatest sects in the Great Western Region. Furthermore, your leaders are all level 29 experts." As Fang Xingjian said this, he found it very funny. It was because the offers the other parties had made were really not worth mentioning to him in the least.

Fang Xingjian continued, "If you want me to join you, there would still be some chance if you were to get your leaders to personally come and to hand over their authority." Fang Xingjian shook his head as he spoke. However, he felt that even if the respective leaders really were to come to him personally, he could not be bothered to deal with the management of the two religious sects.

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Chapter 450: State of Upheaval

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When Fang Xingjian said this, there was a great outburst of emotions around him.

Night Eagle looked coldly at Fang Xingjian, secretly thinking of him as an arrogant young man who did not know how great the world was.

The Radiant Envoy thought the same. The Eternal Night Society and their Illumination Society were two great religious sects.

What was a religious sect? The word 'belief' by itself summed up the nature of all religious sects.

The two of them felt that what Fang Xingjian had said was a serious insult to their religions. Therefore, strong killing intent surged in their hearts.

Moreover, they felt that they had actually acted extremely polite and respectful. To think that the other party would still reject them in this manner!

Night Eagle said coldly, "Young man, you better mind what you say. Oftentimes, there are things one shouldn't say recklessly. Everyday, there are people who die, their corpses left to rot in the wilderness, just because they said the wrong things." Night Eagle did not take any action, merely launching a string of warnings. However, if Fang Xingjian continued to utter rubbish, even if he did not do anything during the gathering, even if he still had not figured out what or who was the Vicious Knight's backing, in order to uphold their sect's dignity, he would have to take action and teach Fang Xingjian a lesson.

The Radiant Envoy from the Illumination Society shook his head and said, "Young man, did the Ice Palace's Great Priestess teach you anything before you came out? Although you're also a second transition expert, to casually expose a dimensional storage equipment before the many sects in the Great Western Region... do you really think you have the means to keep your hold on it?

"To be honest, if you don't choose between the Eternal Night Society or our Illumination Society today, you'll probably encounter mishaps at the end of the gathering, the moment you leave this place.

"Even more so regarding the Black Wings. Those battle maniacs aren't as easy to talk to as we are."

Fang Xingjian waved his hand, not bothering to say much to them. When the time for the martial art sparring came, he would head up and defeat all the other sects on Ice Palace's behalf, helping them become number one in the Great Western Region. Then, he would gather all the rights from the different factions.

Seeing this, the Radiant Envoy could not help but think to himself, 'He really doesn't know what's good for him.'

Night Eagle took a long look at Fang Xingjian and then took his leave.

To them, Fang Xingjian's confidence was simply ridiculous. If he did not have an amazing backing, then he had to be a lunatic.

As factions that dated far back in the Great Western Region, they had extensive network channels. Before they were clear as to whom was backing the Ice Palace, they would not take action recklessly. This was something which only small factions, people who did not care for their lives, hotheaded people, or true powerful experts and maniacs would do.

In fact, if not for the dimensional storage equipment being far too important, they would have only come forth to negotiate after they had gotten all the relevant information about the Ice Palace. However, the dimensional storage equipment being much too important, they'd had no choice but to come forth and initiate the negotiations first.

However, they had not expected for the other party to reject so boldly.

Other small factions would not have such courage. The surrounding crowd looked at Fang Xingjian, who was shopping casually, with gazes of greed, envy, and pity. Some of them nodded at each other with evil gleams shining in their eyes.

However, with the Eternal Night Society suppressing the scene, no one dared to take action immediately.

A small minority of rational people who had no desires to take the dimensional storage equipment for themselves shook their heads. They felt that there had to be a hidden reason why the people from the Ice Palace had done something like this. They had something or someone backing them up.

Faced with temptations, most people's hearts would stir, and only few would retain their rationality. If one person were to make the first move, then it was possible that more and more people would join in.

However, with the Eternal Night Society's suppression, at least during the gathering, not many people would dare to make the first move.

Therefore, after both the Illumination Society and the Eternal Night Society had been rejected, no one else came forth to harass Fang Xingjian. Once he had a good shopping spree, purchasing a pile of items, he returned to the Ice Palace's base and started his cultivation.

His cultivation went on until the night just before the martial arts exchange.

In the time during which he had been cultivating, the gathering appeared to be very peaceful. However, more and more wild Knights had gathered. Countless cultivators wearing grim countenances filled with killing intent and greed walked around. They would often roam around the Ice Palace's base, as if they were monitoring something. Even the Ice Palace's disciples would be tailed and monitored when they went out. However, it was strange that no conflicts had happened at all. It felt like a storm was brewing.

In the hall, the Ice Palace's Saint said, dissatisfied, "Master, this Fang Xingjian is too much! Him behaving so flashily is bringing trouble for our Ice Palace! There are at least over 100 people who are monitoring us outside the base, harboring evil intentions."

The Ice Palace's Great Priestess shook her head and said, "You don't understand. Fang Xingjian's level is unfathomable... It's simply unfathomable."

The Ice Palace's Saint did not agree. She only felt that no matter how powerful Fang Xingjian was, no matter how much of a genius he was, he could not possibly compare to the top notch factions like the Eternal Night Society and the Illumination Society, which were filled with powerful experts.

Just then, the door to the hall opened with a loud bang . Two black-clothed men dashed in.

Their identities were entirely hidden, only their eyes exposed. Their gazes were filled with craftiness, viciousness, evil intentions, and killing intent.

It was as if all living things in the world were just plain prey to them. The killing intent in their eyes shone as if everything in the world could be killed, by their standards. It was how maniacs did things.

With a single glance, the Ice Palace's Great Priestess and Saint were already frozen on the spot, and were only able to move their bodies after a slight pause.

Their eyes were filled with trepidation but they instinctively continued to move just as streams of cold currents shot out. The Ice Palace's Great Priestess did so in particular, being a second transition expert and being able to mobilize the energies of ether particles. As the cold air gushed forth, over 100 ice shields instantly popped up as an attempt to block off the attacks from the two black-clothed men.

However, when faced with the layers of ice shields, the two black-clothed men only drew out the long sabers at their waists and then layers of fog started coming out from their palms and sabers.

They were trembling their palms and sabers at high speed. It was the equivalent of using their physical bodies to achieve the effect of high frequency blades. Their sabers continued to maintain the trembling at a rate of several thousand times per second.

Bang bang bang bang! Amidst the loud noises, the ice shields, which could fend off main tank cannons, were blown into smithereens, like fireworks, as the black-clothed men slashed their long sabers through them. While tiny pieces of ice shot out in all directions, the two black-clothed men seemed to have entered the State of Solitude as they appeared before the Saint and the Great Priestess.

The long saber slashed toward them with a dreamy fog, instantly making them feel that everything in the world was an illusion, including life and death. There was no difference between life and death, and dying like this would not be such a bad idea...

The attack from the saber not only had an unrivalled destructive prowess, but it also robbed one's control over their mental state, sabotaging their will to resist. It brought them into a state where life and death felt like nothing but an illusion.

Just as the Great Priestess and the Saint were about to die under the two long sabers which had charmed them, an extremely white and tender palm stretched out. Every single pore seemed to have disappeared because the skin cells were extremely compact. It was like a palm made from jade.

The sabers of the black-clothed men made everything seem like an illusion, including life and death. Even if one were to die, it would not matter to them.

On the contrary, the white jade-like palm seemed to be extremely substantial. It came with boundless domineering and violent power, pressing down on every inch of a human's skin. It allowed you to know what reality felt like, and with a single palm, woke one up from their dreams.

The palm gently pressed down on a saber, and as crackling sounds rang out, cracks extended throughout the entire blade. At the next moment, the blade shattered and the black-clothed man was sent flying out. While in midair, his body had already been crushed by the extremely violent palm, exploding in the air into a swirl of bloody fog.

The other black-clothed man watched with eyes agape. With a terrified gaze, he retreated at full speed.

However, at the next moment, he felt the flash of a black shadow as the white palm once again appeared before him, grabbing firmly on his head.

The black-clothed man bellowed furiously as he repeatedly struck back with his long saber. Under the high speed trembling, a layer of dreamy fog slashed out at Fang Xingjian.

The long saber could even slice through armor plates like they were just pieces of paper. However, when it slashed down on Fang Xingjian's body, other than splattering a few sparks as if metals had clashed together, there were no other effects.

The black-clothed man looked at Fang Xingjian in disbelief and said, "How is that possible?! My Illusory Saber can even slice through a city wall! To think that you blocked it with your physical body! How on earth did you do that?!"

Behind him, the Great Priestess and Saint also ran to the scene. They just happened to see how Fang Xingjian allowed the other party to freely slash at him. They looked at this scene in great astonishment.

However, they then recalled that Fang Xingjian had attracted the heavenly thunders to temper his body back in the Horned Frogs Valley. Then they felt that everything was simply natural.

However, Fang Xingjian laughed coldly and said, "Go on. Who sent you?"

The black-clothed man stared at Fang Xingjian with a savage gaze, like that of a venomous snake. He said, "Vicious Knight, it's true that you're more powerful than we've imagined. But you're far too arrogant. To think you dare to expose your dimensional storage equipment here! Do you know that even evil-doers with no concern for their lives have rushed over to the gathering, all for the sake of your dimensional storage equipment?

"Even though we've failed today, there will still be an endless number of experts coming to look for you tonight. There'll be level 28 or even level 29 experts. You may be able to fend off one or two batches, but will you be able to fend off 10 or 20 of them? You won't be able to do that!"

Fang Xingjian smiled with disdain. He was about to say something when he suddenly tilted his head. He calmly stated, "There really are people who are rushing here for their deaths."

At the next moment, despite the cries of the black-clothed man, whose head was still in Fang Xingjian's grasp, with a boom , Fang Xingjian had already taken him along in his flight.

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Chapter 451: Slapped To Death, One After Another

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Grasping onto the black-clothed man's head, Fang Xingjian dragged him out. In that instant, they completely disappeared into the darkness. The Great Priestess sighed, "This person's abilities are probably above level 29. He might even have attained the first tier of perfection in the area of his body's toughness.

"It's hard to imagine how overwhelming it would be if he were to attack at full prowess."

Elsewhere, three men in black looked at the Ice Palace's base from afar. The person in the middle was Black Spear, a level 25 expert from the Black Wings who had vied with Fang Xingjian for the Fire Deity Medicine.

Black Spear said, "We've received reliable news that the strongest person in the Ice Palace is the Great Priestess. But she's just a level 22 country bumpkin.

"Tian Sha and the others are already leading people to charge in.

"In a while, we'll charge in as well. Kill whoever's still alive, take away their dimensional storage equipment, and then immediately escape from the mountain.

"You must be careful of that Vicious Knight. The dimensional storage equipment can absorb majority of the attacks, so only physical attacks will be effective. This is the thing that's backing him up."

The other two people were also second transition experts from the Black Wings. However, they were only at level 22 and level 21 respectively. They were clearly Black Spear's juniors.

"Is the information reliable? That Vicious Knight is so arrogant... Does he really not have any other trump cards?"

"Don't worry. It's from the leader's secret network channel, so it won't be wrong."

One of them asked, "Then what are we going to do about the Eternal Night Society?"

Black Spear said calmly, "The leader will take charge of stopping them. In today's operations, the other side will be the main battlefield. We'll quickly get rid of that kid who doesn't know any better and then leave as fast as we can. That way, the pressure on the leader and his team would be lesser."

At the next moment, amidst swoosh swoosh swoosh sounds, the three silhouettes left with a flash of light. They headed toward the Ice Palace's base at a great speed. Sand and rocks were sent flying wherever they passed by, releasing soft rustling sounds.

However, they were only halfway there when thunderous sounds rang out in the atmosphere. They lifted their heads to see that a black shadow was standing quietly before them. Following this, a series of agonizing cries rang out.

It was only then that they saw the black shadow's hand was grabbing onto a black-clothed man.

The black-clothed man had been in Fang Xingjian's grasp and brought all the way here. Due to Fang Xingjian's unrivalled speed, the black-clothed man's body was put through the powerful impacts from the air, which rendered his clothes completely shredded and his limbs all twisted.

Under the high speed dash, the air seemed like layers of high density armor plates. Furthermore, with every second, he had to smash through several tens of layers of such armor plates.

'Fast! It's too fast!' There was only this single thought flashing in the mind of the man in black. To think that just the pressure, which Fang Xingjian used to break through sonic barriers when he was moving, could beat the black-clothed man half to death.

Black Spear looked at the man in black and was slightly taken aback. "Tian Sha?"

He recognized the black-clothed man as Tian Sha, a level 23 and second transition expert from an organization known as the 'Black Robed Group'. It had also been them who had enlisted the help of Tian Sha to attack the Ice Palace's base.

The Black Robed Group, which this person was from, was notorious. They were a bandit organization through and through, relying on their battle prowess to rob and kill others. Consequently, they were constantly wanted by the Great Western Region's Regional Office.

As the leader of the Black Robed Group, Tian Sha and the deputy leader, Di Sha, would commit all the evil acts imaginable. They had even gone so far as to wipe out several thousands of people from a small town.

However, right now, Tian Sha was without his usual dignity, and his face was wearing a completely warped and fearful expression. He looked at Fang Xingjian like he was looking at the devil. Di Sha, on the other hand, had already been killed with a single punch from Fang Xingjian earlier.

Fang Xingjian looked toward Black Spear and the other two, "Are you here to kill me?"

Black Spear let out a cold laugh and said, "Kid, do you think you have nothing to fear just by having caught Tian Sha? You were such a showoff in the market earlier, even daring to bring out your dimensional storage equipment... You really don't know how the word 'death' is spelled. Right now, regardless of whether it's the Eternal Night Society, the Illumination Society, or our Black Wings, everyone has already set their target on you.

"But if you quietly hand over your dimensional storage equipment to me, I'm willing to let you off alive.

"And don't think that you'll be able to go against us just because you have the the dimensional storage equipment. The alternate space is unable to take in living things, and if we strike you with physical attacks, you won't be able to hold us off."

Seeing how Tian Sha and Di Sha had failed, the Black Spear still held some reservations. So, he wanted to use words to lower his opponent's will to fight.

"Let me off alive?" Fang Xingjian opened his mouth and broke into a grin. "Excellent. Now that you've said so much, you can use your life to make up for everything else."

The moment Fang Xingjian finished talking, Black Spear felt an extremely terrifying aura descend from the skies and encompass toward his body, as if trying to encompass the entire world.

However, the aura was just an added effect, like the ripples which were created when one's body moved across the water.

The more amazing part was Fang Xingjian's fist.

In that instant, Fang Xingjian's fist seemed as if it had transcended space and directly appeared before Black Spear.

The speed of this punch was way too fast, and Black Spear was not able to react to it in time. He did not know what kind of attack Fang Xingjian had used, where he was attacking, and how fast his speed was.

The power from this single punch was far too powerful. Overwhelming force shot out in all directions, overturning all the surrounding plants and rocks. Black Spear was not even able to take a single breath before his face was squashed by the air currents, making him unable to even open his eyes.

However, as expected of an expert from the Black Wings, Black Spear had gone through many life and death trials, and had a bountiful battle experience.

In that instinctive moment, he knew that he was wrong. However, not only was he wrong, he had also made a horrible mistake.

Fang Xingjian did not rely on his dimensional storage equipment, nor was he supported by the Ice Palace's power. What he relied on were his own terrifying abilities.

This Vicious Knight was not an ordinary expert. He was clearly a terrifying expert who was at the same level as their leader.

Moreover, Fang Xingjian had punched out, causing Black Spear to not even know how to retaliate. However, in spite of this, Black Spear continued to let out furious bellows, unleashing a force which seemed to be out of desperation.

400 streams of aura belonging to his specialty seeds rose up from his body and turned into streams of bursting starlight.

In that instant, Black Spear had completely detonated all 400 of his specialty seeds. By wiping out over ten years of hard work, he revealed an unrivalled decisiveness.

With the power gained from detonating 400 specialty seeds, Black Spear seemed to have turned into a great metal spear which would penetrate through the world. He retaliated with all he had, intending to conquer or die. Black Spear charged forward and thrust out without a care.

When this attack, which used a person as a spear, was unleashed, Black Spear only felt a great feeling of ease that he had never felt before. All the spear art theories he had learned in the past were all brought together, and he could understand them thoroughly.

When this spear was thrust out, he felt as if he would even be able to thrust a hole through the sky.

However, at the very next moment, Fang Xingjian's fist smashed down fiercely on Black Spear's spear. Sword force gushed forth and crushed Black Spear's chest. Streams of sword force ran amok at his chest, turning every part of his chest into dust.

They also completely wiped out Black Spear's mental state of being able to thrust through the sky.

The two second transition experts next to him let out furious bellows. It was only at this moment that they finally reacted to what was going on. Charging in from the left and right, they attacked with their sword and saber respectively. The flickers of light and shadow from their blades seemed to encompass every inch of space on Fang Xingjian's body. As air currents slashed out, everything within 100-meter range was turned into dust, and bits of grass were sent flying into the air.

However, even though the sword and saber attacks were coming down from all directions, only a series of clank clank clank clank sounds rang out and Fang Xingjian was completely unscathed. Instead, he moved his feet and dashed toward the swordsman, knocking the swordsman over with his body.

In that instant, the swordsman's longsword was smashed into dust. Fang Xingjian was just like a meteor, smashing into his opponent. Violent sword forces were sent crashing outward with a power which seemed like they were going to tear the world apart. They soon turned a second transition expert into a lump of bloody fog.

After that, Fang Xingjian moved his body again and kicked out to the side. As if it had teleported, the tip of his foot destroyed the web formed by the sabers. With Fang Xingjian's current cultivation level, even a kick would be like thrusting out with a longsword. Then he tapped on the waist of the saber user, breaking him into two.

No Killing techniques were used. Fang Xingjian had merely used a punch, a collision, and a kick. Just like that, he had killed two second transition experts and seriously injured another.

The man in black, Tian Sha, was still being held by one of Fang Xingjian's hands. Tian Sha's eyes were completely filled with terror.

Black Spear stood where he was. His strong vitality of a level 25 expert resulted in the gap in his chest continued to writhe as his flesh slowly regenerated.

However, he was now looking at Fang Xingjian with a lifeless expression.

"Great fist techniques. Amazing cultivation level. Seems like the person who gave me the information had intentionally wanted us to become cannon fodder and create chaos." His mind was running quickly as he started communicating with Fang Xingjian through information currents. "Moreover, it's impossible for an expert like you to be a nameless nobody.

"Can you let me know whose hands I am dying in?"

"You're better off being a muddled ghost."

Fang Xingjian opened his mouth and exhaled. The air currents moved rapidly, creating high friction at great speed. Then they turned into the Supreme Mistwind Sword's sword Qis and rendered the head of the level 25 expert into dust.

After that, the appearance of Fang Xingjian's leg flickered continuously. Fang Xingjian only felt that the air before him was crushing down like layers of cement. Each time they came to a stop, he would only see blood splattering explosively, and the place would fill with the smell of blood. One after another, the experts who wanted to try something funny or wanted to investigate the area were all slapped to death by Fang Xingjian.

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Chapter 452: Layers of Conspiracy

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Fang Xingjian's body flickered once again, and he reappeared in the hall of the Ice Palace's base. Looking at the Saint and Great Priestess, he tossed the man in black to the ground and said, "I've already dealt with the people who came barging into the Ice Palace's base. You guys can interrogate him. See if you can get anything out from him."

Right now, the man in black was completely filled with terror. He had seen how wild Knights, who were about his level or even stronger than himself, had been killed by Fang Xingjian as if he had been tearing apart toys. So, how could the black-clothed man not feel terrified?

Currently, to him, Fang Xingjian was already an extremely terrifying existence who could be on par with the Illumination Society and the Eternal Night Society.

Fang Xingjian turned his head. Looking toward the distance, he said calmly, "Their people are all together right now. Since that's the case, I'll take this opportunity to wipe them all out."

With that, Fang Xingjian stepped forth and moved in flashes of light. With each flash of light, he would appear several kilometers away as he dashed toward the foot of the mountain with strong gales blowing.

The Great Priestess looked toward the man in black, whose face was filled with terror and body was covered in serious injuries all over. Then she asked, "Is there anything you want to say?"

"Say?" The man in black immediately said, "I'll talk, I'll say everything. It's the Black Wings. The Black Wings informed me to come over and even said that they'll provide support from the outside. It's because of this that I came over like I was possessed. Who could have expected that the Vicious Knight is so powerful? With his abilities and cultivation, there'll definitely be a place for the Ice Palace in the Great Western Region in the future."

He looked at the Great Priestess respectfully and said, "Please allow me to join the Ice Palace and to swear my service to Lord Vicious Knight."

The Great Priestess and the Saint exchanged a glance in surprise. To think that the expert who had almost killed them instantly was now begging for forgiveness so easily. What on earth had he seen?

The Great Priestess went up and punched out toward the black-clothed man who no longer had any ability to resist. Layers of cold air directly froze over him. In the blink of an eye, the cold air turned into an ice coffin which encompassed the black-clothed man.

She then called for her subordinates, "Keep him on watch and reinforce the cold air. With his current situation, he'll definitely be unable to escape."

The Saint could not help but ask, "Master, where are you going?"

"I'm going after Fang Xingjian." As the Great Priestess spoke, her eyes were already filled with longing. "A battle between top notch experts in the Great Western Region... What a glorious and resplendent battle it would be! How could I possibly miss it?!"

Ever since Fang Xingjian had exposed his dimensional storage equipment in the market, in merely less than two days, countless wild Knights had come here to participate in the martial arts gathering on the Dark Shadow Mountain.

After the first group of people took action tonight, more and more people followed their lead. It was as if a powder keg had been lit up.

To begin with, the dimensional storage equipment was a strategic battle equipments, and countless people coveted after it.

Furthermore, with majority of the Great Western Region's experts from various factions gathering here, there were even more people with strong feuds. At the beginning, everything seemed fine since there were the three great factions suppressing down. Yet after the Black Wings took action abruptly and the three great factions also drew their weapons against each other for the dimensional storage equipment, the entire Dark Shadow Mountain became a state of chaos.

However, most of the people ran toward the Ice Palace's base. Therefore, more and more people were gathering at the foot of the base.

Just then, at the highest peak of the Dark Shadow Mountain, Heavenly Shadow Peak, an one-eyed old man was looking down at the foot of the mountain where sparks were soaring and killing intents were seething. He broke into a cold smile.

Beside him, a middle-aged man stood quietly. The man was dressed in snow-white clothes, and even his hair, eyes, and lips were white. He looked just like a ghost. If there were disciples from The School of Sword Arts here, they would definitely get a shock. It was because this man dressed in clothes which were white as snow was actually The School of Sword Arts's Supreme Chief, a man situated at the pinnacle of sword arts in the Empire.

Additionally, the person standing behind the two of them was Peter, from Great Western Region's Regional Academy. He was the subordinate of Hildebrand, who had gone into hiding.

He was also the Conferred Knight whom Fang Xingjian wanted to find this time around.

The one-eyed old man said, "Supreme Chief, what do you think of this? For him to be wiping out the many factions in the Great Western Region this time around... Fang Xingjian has really helped us a lot."

The Supreme Chief did not say a word, but Peter grinned and said, "That Fang Xingjian thought that he was being very discreet, but he hasn't expected that his subordinates' information channel was already exposed to us.

"This is especially when he even exposed his dimensional storage equipment, which makes our plan this time around much easier. We'll be able to bring in more factions under our control."

The one-eyed old man smiled coldly but did not say a word. He was a top notch level 29 expert, who was the previous Governor of the Beize Continent as well as Hildebrand's grandfather. In the recent years, he had been focusing on his cultivation, and thanks to a chanced encounter, he had even achieved perfection in condensing 1,440 specialty seeds. He was now a level 29 expert at the first tier of perfection, achieving the status of Demigod.

Moreover, although he was at level 29 and had the ability to regenerate his physical body, he continued to wear a mask over one of his eyes. This made many people curious about what he was hiding under that eye mask.

Ever since he heard that Fang Xingjian had been trying to find out the whereabouts of his grandson, Hildebrand, killing intent surged in his heart. When the First Prince completed the setup of an all-encompassing trap and gave him the orders to carry out the plan, he had agreed immediately.

Yes, the one-eyed old man had long since signed the Hell's Map. If he had not done so, he would not have achieved the perfection in condensing his specialty seeds.

The Supreme Chief said calmly, "If it wasn't because the First Prince found out about the improvement in Fang Xingjian's abilities through his secret channels, and also because this is a crucial moment for His Highness' plan, we wouldn't have gone ahead with this plan so thoroughly.

"The time that we have is getting lesser and lesser.

"The reason why we have the Death Dominion set up over the entire Dark Shadow Mountain and have us three great experts come together today is so that we can capture Fang Xingjian. Failure is not an option.

"Taking in the Great Western Region's factions is only something that we're doing while we're at it.

"But we must be careful. This person is extremely talented, and his sword art cultivation is just a notch lower than mine. We must definitely be careful, extremely careful. There's no tolerance for mistakes."

When Peter heard what the Supreme Chief said, he was taken aback and thought to himself, 'Three great experts? He couldn't have counted me as well, right?'

Just as he was thinking about this, a series of loud laughs rang out from behind him. He turned and saw a man who looked just like a big black bear walked out.

When Peter saw the man, he was stunned because of the man's identity.

'To think that it's the leader of the Black Wings...!'

The leader of the Black Wings was in the first tier of amongst level 29 experts. Although he had yet to achieve one tier of perfection, he had been born with superhuman strength. Since a young age, he had been at the southern boundaries, fighting and killing several tens of thousands of wild beasts. His body had been tempered to a great degree. He had once killed two level 29 ferocious beasts head-on. The leader of the Black Wings was a monster known as the Darkness Demon Lord.

Although he was not a Demigod, he was not to be underestimated.

Seeing the arrival of the Darkness Demon Lord, Peter's emotions stirred, and he came to an understanding.

'So, that's the case. Then it's no wonder that the Black Wings were so cooperative in taking action that they even lured people to the Ice Palace.

'To think that the Darkness Demon Lord has long been taken in under the First Prince's wings and thus intentionally took action. He created chaos between the three major sects and caused all the factions in the Great Western Region to run amok.

'He even treated his own subordinates and organization as cannon fodder? As expected of the Darkness Demon Lord.'

The Darkness Demon Lord said, "Everything's ready." He broke into a vicious grin and continued, "With the Ten Directional Hell's Flag His Highness has bestowed upon us, the entire Dark Shadow Mountain has been placed within the Death Dominion.

"If I'm the one deciding, we should just charge forth and kill them all. Why is there a need for us to wait here?"

However, the Supreme Chief shook his head and said, "Don't underestimate Fang Xingjian. I've observed him from afar. This person's cultivation is unfathomable, and he has probably become a Demigod. Both the Illumination Society and the Eternal Night Society are both factions which have accumulated their powers for many years. It'll be good for us to let them fight before we attack them when they're exhausted."

When Peter heard these, he was already starting to observe a moment of silence for Fang Xingjian.

'With the ambush set up by the Supreme Chief and the previous Governor, who are both Demigods, as well as the Darkness Demon Lord, who is an expert at the pinnacle of level 29... Then there is also the Ten Directional Hell's Flags bestowed by the First Prince, and the Illumination Society's and Eternal Night Society's pursuit... Even if Fang Xingjian is a reincarnation of a god, he's doomed.'

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Chapter 453: Gathered Together

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At the foot of the mountain, the people from the Black Wings were gathered in big groups, while the people from the Illumination Society and the Eternal Night Society were respectively on their left and right.

Those who were slightly further away were from the various major factions.

Due to the existence of a dimensional storage equipment and because the Black Wings had made the first move, countless cultivators had gathered here.

The person leading the Black Wings right now was its founder, a middle-aged man who went by the nickname of 'Black Wings Demon'.

Ever since the Darkness Demon Lord defeated him and took over the position as the leader of the Black Wings, this level 28, middle-aged man had become the number two existence in the Black Wings.

As for the Eternal Night Society and the Illumination Society, they were led by Night Eagle and Radiant Envoy respectively.

Although many people were at the scene, everyone knew that the fight was actually between the Black Wings Demon, Night Eagle, and the Radiant Envoy.

The Black Wings Demon showed an expression which seemed like a sneer. He spoke with an eerie tone, "Haha, Eternal Night Society, the martial arts exchange this time around was organized by your side. Now that there's chaos everywhere, aren't you guys going to do something about it?"

"The Chief will be taking charge of the overall situation. I've come here just to stop you." Night Eagle looked calmly at the Black Wings Demon and said, "Black Wings, with our two sects here, there's no way that you'll be able to barge your way through. Give it up."

"Hehehehe," Black Wings laughed and shrugged, "The three of us are at about the same level, so it's actually useless to be saying so much. In the end, everything's going to end up with us waiting for the results of the fight between our leaders.

"Moreover, are you guys so confident with the situation with the Ice Palace? If you fight it out with us here, you might just end up handing the dimensional storage equipment over to us."

Just then, a dark shadow suddenly appeared at the center point between the three men. Following this, thunderous rumbles rang out incessantly. It was as if there were a myriad of thunderclaps ringing out in the sky.

It was Fang Xingjian who had appeared before them.

The Radiant Envoy frowned, "Vicious Knight? Why have you come?"

"Are you referring to the people you guys dispatched to the Ice Palace's base?" Fang Xingjian said calmly, "I've already killed everyone who was trying to probe around the Ice Palace. Where are your leaders? Let them come out to see me. Today, you guys must give our Ice Palace an explanation."

Hearing that, the countenances of both the Night Eagle and Radiant Envoy changed. Amongst the people they had sent tonight, there had been their trusted aides as well. So, right now, they understood that Fang Xingjian's abilities were probably much more amazing than they had predicted them to be.

Black Wings felt extremely satisfied with Fang Xingjian's appearance and was the first to sow discord. "Vicious Knight, we're all here today for the dimensional storage equipment which you have on you.

"The Ice Palace is but a third-rate faction and won't be able to keep the dimensional storage equipment. Keeping it with you will only bring you to your death. You're better off handing it over earlier."

Black Wings was being extremely brazen with his words, causing both the Night Eagle and the Radiant Envoy to frown. However, what Black Wings said struck a chord with what the other factions were thinking.

Even a few small factions, who were not that strong, started shouting, wanting to take advantage of the turbulence.

"That's right. The Ice Palace won't be able to use up all the capacity of the dimensional storage equipment. Why don't you take it out for everyone to share?"

"Let's all pool in the money to purchase it. With that, we can all take turns to use it."

The others continued to remain silent, looking coldly at the Vicious Knight to see how he would react.

Fang Xingjian spoke calmly, "It's not impossible for you guys to have my dimensional storage equipment. Today, I'll stand here, and all of you are free to attack. As long as there's a single person who is able to defeat me, then the dimensional storage equipment will be his."

Tyrant, in the form of the bangle, grinned and said, "You want to use your powers to single-handedly suppress and get all the factions in the Great Western Region to submit to you?"

Fang Xingjian replied through information currents, "Didn't you say that amongst the three great factions of the Great Western Region, there isn't even a single Demigod who has achieved a tier of perfection? Then for me to use force is merely the simplest way to get them to submit to me."

"It's not wonder you wanted to expose the fact that you have an dimensional storage bangle. That was intentional?"

"There's nothing intentional or otherwise about it. I've never restricted myself in the things I want to do. If I need to use the Gates of the Netherworld, then I'll just use it. Why is there a need for me to care so much about it?"

Then just as Fang Xingjian finished saying that, the countless people around him broke into an uproar. The people from the various factions bellowed like they could not wait to jump up one after another to fight it out with Fang Xingjian.

Fang Xingjian's words sounded too arrogant to them. It was as if he did not know how big the world out there was.

Night Eagle and the Radiant Envoy also frowned inwardly. They could not understand what the Vicious Knight was trying to do. He wanted to challenge all the factions in the entire Great Western Region single-handedly? What kind of joke was that?

The Black Wings Demon laughed inwardly. He had not expected Fang Xingjian to be so cooperative.

However, Fang Xingjian paid no need to what everyone else were thinking. He spoke once again, "Alright, isn't everyone after my dimensional storage equipment? Why is no one attacking?"

A short moment later, a man who wore full armor and had a big build, which made him look like a small ridge, walked out. With each step he took, the ground tremored fiercely.

"It's Mammoth from the Calvary Society!"

"The armor on his body weighs ten tons and is made from a specially created alloy."

"He doesn't rely on this for defense. Rather, he relies on this for training."

"Sigh, only a second transition expert can do something like this. It's said that after he attained level 25 and started to condense specialty seeds, he has never taken this set of armor off before."

Boom boom boom boom! His footsteps sounds rang out. With each step Mammoth took, a deep footprint would be left behind.

A rough and droning voice spoke from under the armor. "Calvary Society, Ma..."

Without giving Mammoth the chance to finish speaking, Fang Xingjian unleashed one punch across space, and Mammoth who weighed over ten tons was sent flying. In midair, his alloy armor had completely disintegrated, turning into countless shattered pieces which flew in the air.

As for Mammoth himself, he had been knocked completely unconscious and fallen to the ground.

Witnessing a level 25 expert being knocked out with just a single punch, everyone fell silent. It was as if they could not accept seeing Mammoth being instantly defeated by a single punch. What that was left was Fang Xingjian's voice ringing out.

"Those who're below level 25 can save yourself the humiliation." Fang Xingjian then waved his hand and said, "Is there anyone else who is interested in my dimensional storage equipment?"

The entire scene seemed to have instantly turned cold, and no one else dared to say a single word.

Even Night Eagle and Radiant Envoy were astonished. For Fang Xingjian to have instantly defeated Mammoth with a single punch, to have instantly defeated an expert who was known for the cultivation of his physical body... This was something which they would definitely not have been able to accomplish.

The only person who knew of Fang Xingjian's abilities and identity, the Black Wings Demon, laughed coldly to himself, 'Go on, fight it out. It's even better if the leaders of both the Eternal Night Society and the Illumination Society come out as well. Let the three of them fry up each other.'

Just then, another lean and tall man walked up. He was the leader of Gale Express, Gale.

It was said that this person's speed was extremely fast, and he had previously crossed the entire Great Western Region within ten minutes. The Gale Express he had set up was the top faction for the consigning of goods in the Great Western Region's public market, taking up 70% of the market.

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Chapter 454: Challenge

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"Gale is up as well. It's said that his speed is so fast that he's able to cross the Great Western Region within ten minutes."

"What's so amazing about that? It's said that if he were to go all out, you'll only be able to see a series of blurred shadows. He can surpass one's vision, causing one to be unable to see his shadow on the ground. Therefore, he has another nickname, 'Shadowless'."

"Moreover, he is at level 26 and has already grasped the ability to attack physical particles. Even if he isn't a match for Fang Xingjian, he should be able to hang on for a short period of time. This gives us a chance to see what the Vicious Knight's trump card is."

Gale seemed to be a man of few words. After stepping forward, he did not say a single word. Instead, with a move of his legs, he started moving at high speed.

His body cut across the air, bringing about streams of long air currents. His legs continuously cut across and stomped down onto the air, sending layers of ripples splattering outward. It was just like he was stepping on water.

Furthermore, Gale's speed was still increasing. To him, the air was as viscous as glue, allowing him to step on easily and continue to accelerate.

The shadows on the ground connected together and became increasingly blurry. In the blink of an eye, it had already become such that other people were unable to see the shadows clearly.

Gale's silhouette formed streams of black lines, like several tens of lightning bolts were cutting across the skies incessantly.

"So fast!"

"To think that Gale's cultivation level has increased once again!"

Night Eagle's gaze seemed to have an expression of slight astonishment as well. The speed which Gale displayed was already something of a threat to him.

On the battlefield, Gale's body continued to emit huge amount of heat. His body was like an engine, wildly causing his speed to accelerate incessantly.

Gale felt his speed get increasingly faster as the entire world was getting increasingly slower in his Heaven's Perception. It was to the extent as if the world had came to a standstill.

A feeling of excitement surged through his entire body, making him feel as if right now, he was the one dictating the entire world.

This carried on until a palm descended from the sky. At the moment when Gale reached his greatest speed, the palm came pressing down on him with a tremendous force, slapping him down to the ground as if he were a fly. With a loud boom, a large crater was created in the ground.

Those who were still been talking just earlier had all shut up now as they looked at this scene in disbelief.

Night Eagle and Radiant Envoy also stared at Fang Xingjian in great astonishment. 'When did the Great Western Region have an additional expert of such a level?

'To think that the Vicious Knight's abilities have reached such a level... It's no wonder he's so arrogant.'

After instantly defeating Mammoth with a punch and knocking Gale unconscious with a palm, Fang Xingjian swept his gaze across the scene. For the next three full minutes, no one else dared to step forth.

Level 25 and 26 experts were already considered impressive in most of the smaller factions. After such people were instantly defeated... who else would dare to step forth?

Everyone turned their gazes toward the direction of the Polar Night Society, Illumination Society, and the Black Wings, as if they were hoping that these three top notch factions would take action.

Fang Xingjian also threw his gaze in the direction of the Black Wings and said, "Don't you want my dimensional storage equipment? Make your move then."

The Black Wings Demon laughed, retreated, and said, "Haha, I'm not a match for you. We, the Black Wings, shall give up."

What?

When everyone heard what the Black Wings Demon said, they were all taken aback. The gaze at which they looked at Fang Xingjian with was now even more different from before. To think that he could force back the Black Wings, one of the three great factions in the Great Western Region... How powerful was the Vicious Knight?

Fang Xingjian waved his hand and said, "Of course, you guys aren't a match for me, but all of you can attack together. Night Eagle, Radiant Envoy, Black Wings Demon... If we don't fight it out, I don't think that you guys will be able to accept this. Since that's the case, then all of you can attack at once."

Night Eagle frowned, feeling displeased at Fang Xingjian's display of arrogance and self-importance. He said, "Vicious Knight, it's true that your abilities are above ours. I don't deny that. But even though we aren't a match for you on a one-on-one fight, to think that you want all three of us to attack you together! Aren't you being too arrogant?"

The Radiant Envoy shook his head, but he did not think that Fang Xingjian would be able to deal with all three of them at once either.

Fang Xingjian laughed, "If you can defeat me, I'll hand over the dimensional storage equipment to your three factions. If you still don't take any action, then you won't have any more chances."

Even if the three were to win by joining forces, it would not be a admirable victory. However, this matter concerned the dimensional storage equipment, and thus, both Night Eagle and the Radiant Envoy hesitated.

The two of them exchanged a glance. Then the Night Eagle took a step forward and said, "Since that's the case, then please give us your guidance."

With that, the Night Eagle put out his palm, and the area within a 100-meter range instantly turned into a state of darkness. It was as if the entire world had been submerged into endless darkness. Through Fang Xingjian's Heaven's Perception, not only was his vision gone, even all the light and sound waves had dissipated. His entire consciousness seemed to be immersed in eternal darkness.

Night Eagle had performed the Polar Night Society's ultimate Killing technique—Eternal Night Barrier. It seemed as though the entire world had welcomed eternal darkness, and this state in which the entire world had sunk into a dark abyss spread out, eliminating all of the opponent's senses.

The Eternal Night Society's creed was that the entire world would eventually sink into the final darkness, and this was also what the Eternal Night Barrier had been based on when it was created.

Right now, Fang Xingjian seemed as if he really could not sense anything. He just stood there dazedly in the darkness, completely motionless.

As Night Eagle made his move, the Radiant Envoy took action too. With a tap of his finger, light penetrated through the darkness. It was as if a world was being born. The first light pierced through the dusk, bringing about hope, life, and a brand new world.

The light sword pierced through the air, and with a weight which seemed like it was going to open up a brand new world, it slashed out toward Fang Xingjian.

Wherever the light sword passed by, everything would seemed twisted and chaotic. It was as if many new worlds were being born.

This move, the World Creation Light Sword, was the Illumination Society's ultimate Killing technique. With the Illumination Society's principles that the world had been born from the first ray of light, the Killing technique held the heavy weight of creating and developing a world. It specialized in applying pressure and crushing various physical particles.

Right now, a sword attack like this was slashing out toward the seemingly defenseless Fang Xingjian.

No one had expected that the Illumination Society and the Eternal Night Society, two sects which seemed as if they could not tolerate each other, would display such a terrifying battle prowess when they put their Killing techniques together, stacking up their prowess.

Just as the light sword inched down and was about to slash down onto Fang Xingjian, a layer of black glow appeared on Fang Xingjian's body.

The Universal Truth Longsword was activated, and a state of being the one and only soared up into the sky. It mercilessly pushed away the hindrances of the Eternal Night Barrier.

Following that, the Prodigious Demolition Sword Physique was activated as well, and Fang Xingjian pushed out, colliding with the World Creation Light Sword. Under the Radiant Envoy's gaze of disbelief, the light sword shattered and completely disintegrated.

Both Night Eagle and the Radiant Envoy turned pale. Then they summoned up all their powers, wanting to attack a second time.

After relying on his level 40 sword techniques to break through the two killing moves, Fang Xingjian's body swayed a little. He then became so fast, it was as if he was going to turn into two people. At this moment, Fang Xingjian launched out a punch each toward Night Eagle and the Radiant Envoy.

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Chapter 455: Nightfall

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Faced with Fang Xingjian's fist which was like a celestial being descending from beyond the heavens, power swelled up inside Night Eagle's body. His face flushed red, and the countless sounds of exploding worlds rang out. It was as if countless small worlds were being shattered inside his body.

He stimulated the explosive powers of over 100,000 physical particles, and a black shock wave emerged explosively from his palms, extending out toward Fang Xingjian.

However, Night Eagle was still smashed with Fang Xingjian's punch and sent flying out. With a loud boom, he collided against a mountain peak over ten kilometers away and was knocked out completely.

The Radiant Envoy was no better. His layers of light shields were shattered by Fang Xingjian with a single punch. The Radiant Envoy was pressed down by the punch, and his entire body penetrated through the ground. It was as if he were a long sword, charging down into the depths of the ground.

The Ice Palace's Great Priestess and Saint had just arrived when they saw this astonishing scene. They, as well as everyone else, watched with eyes agape and felt great disbelief.

Night Eagle and the Radiant Envoy were both long-time experts of the Eternal Night Society and Illumination Society respectively. It was unexpected that they were defeated just like that! Moreover, it was when both of them were working together!

Everyone looked at Fang Xingjian, who was without a scratch and seemed as if he had not been engaged in any battle at all. At this moment, they all came to realize one thing.

This Vicious Knight was probably going to spread his name throughout the entire Great Western Region and become a top notch expert of the new generation.

The Ice Palace's Saint looked at this young man on the stage and thought in disbelief, 'To think that even Night Eagle and Radiant Envoy weren't a match for him even for a single round.

'Fang Xingjian, is this why you hold no reservations in anything you do? Absolute power brings about absolute confidence.'

Since the beginning, the Black Wings Demon had not made a single move. He continued to wear a confident smile as he looked at Fang Xingjian in astonishment and thought, 'Your subordinates were defeated just like that. Even if it's just to uphold your sect's dignity, the two of you will have to take action.'

Sensing that everything was progressing according to plan, the Black Wings Demon felt increasingly exhilarated.

'This Fang Xingjian is really a very useful sword.'

At the next moment, the entire sky darkened, and everyone lifted their heads to look up. A black sun had risen unknowingly in the western sky, engulfing all the light in the world like it wanted to bring eternal darkness to the mortal world.

"It's the Eternal Night Society's Ye Huang."

"Even Ye Huang is going to take action?"

"He's a level 29 top notch expert. I wonder if the Vicious Knight will be able to hold him off."

With Ye Huang's appearance, the extremely dejected Eternal Night Society immediately raised their heads.

Ye Huang had been a dominating existence in the Great Western Region for several decades. Ever since he attained level 29, he had never suffered a single defeat. He was the entire Eternal Night Society's spiritual pillar of support.

It could be said that even if the entire Eternal Night Society were eradicated, as long as Ye Huang was still alive, then Eternal Night Society would be able to rise up again at any time.

Just as Ye Huang appeared, light rose up from the east, lighting up the gradually darkening night sky once again. There seemed to be boundless hope, life vitality, and endless weight nurtured within the light.

In the same instant Ye Huang had appeared, Illumination Society's leader appeared as well.

"Both Ye Huang and the Chief of the Illumination Society have appeared. Are they both going to take action as well?"

"You're stating the obvious. The Vicious Knight took on and defeated both the Night Eagle and the Radiant Envoy today. If Ye Huang and the Chief of the Illumination Society don't take any action, their reputation will go down in flames. They will be viewed as cowards."

"Pity, such a pity. Although that Vicious Knight is very powerful, how could he possibly be a match for Ye Huang and Illumination Society's Chief?"

"After all, the two of them are experts who have been at level 29 for many years. The Vicious Knight is probably not their match."

No one felt that the Vicious Knight, whose appearance had been sudden, would be a match for Ye Huang and Illumination Society's Chief.

It was because the Vicious Knight's battle achievement was only in defeating the Night Eagle and the Radiant Envoy.

Whereas, Ye Huang and the Illumination Society's Chief had held up their prestige for many decades from gaining victory after victory. They were the Great Western Region's experts whom countless people revered as gods.

Ice Palace's Saint also shook her head. 'So what if your abilities are amazing? It's a pity that you don't have any restraint. You've now offended two of the strongest people in the Great Western Region. No matter how talented you are, this is where it all ends.'

In the sky, Ye Huang's voice rang out, "Light, long time no see. I never expected that there would be a day when we would meet again in this lifetime."

'Light' was the name of the Illumination Society's Chief.

Hearing Ye Huang's words, Illumination Society's Chief sighed. "Light and darkness can never tolerate each other. Neither did I expect that there would be a time when both of us would appear in the sky.

"Ye Huang, it has been many years since we last met. We must have a good spar later. Let me see how much your Eternal Night Barrier has progressed."

Ye Huang let out a light snort and said, "You want to challenge me? Are you thinking that your old bones won't be able to hang on much longer? So, that's why you want to give it all up and deal me with severe injuries to give Illumination Society a chance of survival?"

Illumination Society's Chief said calmly, "Light will never be extinguished. Even if I'm dead and gone, the Illumination Society will live for many generations to come. Haven't you heard of this saying before? There's only darkness when there's light. Without light, there's no meaning to darkness."

"Light is but something temporary. Lift your head and look into the sky. Darkness is the true rhythm of the entire world."

Seeing how the two people in the sky were communicating and neglecting his presence, Fang Xingjian swung his head impatiently and said, "Hey, how long are the two of you going to continue chattering? If you want to fight, then come on. Otherwise, scram."

Hearing Fang Xingjian's words, both Ye Huang and Illumination Society's Chief were taken aback. It was as if neither of them had expected that someone would treat them so impolitely.

Ye Huang even laughed, "Light, it seems that we haven't shown our prowess for too long that some youngsters have already forgotten the things which happened in the past."

Illumination Society's Chief threw a calm look toward Fang Xingjian as if he were looking at a bug. "Are you going to go? Or shall I?" There was no way that he would join forces with Ye Huang.

Ye Huang said calmly, "Let me do it. After I've dealt with him, the two of us can have a good 'chat'." At the mention of 'chat', Ye Huang intentionally increased the emphasis of his tone. It was clearly not intended to be an ordinary chat.

At the next moment, a huge pitch-black palm which seemed as if it was made purely from darkness descended from the sky. Wherever it passed by, all sensing abilities became ineffective. It slapped down toward Fang Xingjian's location like something incorporeal.

It was because this was not an all-encompassing attack. This attack, which was shadowless, formless, and absorbed all light and sound waves, slapped down onto Fang Xingjian.

Then with a loud rumble, it smacked Fang Xingjian into the mountain like he was a needle.

It was only because the toughness of Fang Xingjian's body was really far too high that it resulted in him piercing into the ground after being slapped down unaware.

After the palm slapped down onto Fang Xingjian, Ye Huang did not throw him a single look and instead just said to Light, "Alright, you can choose the location."

However, at the next moment, a black shadow appeared behind him. It was Fang Xingjian who had been slapped down into the ground, yet he had suddenly appeared behind Ye Huang!

"You can go down first."

"What?!"

A hint of astonishment broke out on Ye Huang's face. However, at the next moment, his battle instincts were activated.

Eternal Night Barrier!

Ineffective!

Black shock waves!

Scattered with a single palm!

Materializing over 100 weapons from black shadows, Rain of Dark Night Divine Weapons!

They were all blocked by Fang Xingjian's body directly and reflected off!

Over ten Superior Divine Weapons, each with the powers of wind, rain, thunder, lightning, and flames burst forth explosively.

However, they were all crushed by Fang Xingjian with a single punch.

Then a purely black long saber appeared. It was a Divine Weapon passed down within the Eternal Night Society—Night Arrival. It was a level 29 Superior Divine Weapon which had been enhanced by several generations of experts.

Right now, Fang Xingjian had just tapped it with a single finger, and the longer saber could not proceed even a single inch.

Fang Xingjian broke through all five consecutive layers of defenses easily.

At the next moment, Ye Huang watched with a shocked gaze as a huge corporeal palm, filled with countless powers, pressed onto his head. It came down with a tremendous force which could not be defied or resisted. With Ye Huang under it, the palm smashed down toward the ground just like a meteor.

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Chapter 456: Light Meteor

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In that instant, the world tremored! Large mountain areas were smashed open, and everyone present had their mouths agape while their eyes seemed like they were popping out. Everyone looked at this scene as if they were looking at a miracle.

This was especially so the moment all the dust scattered, and everyone saw Fang Xingjian pressing down on Ye Huang's head with one hand while his other hand grabbed onto the Night Arrival long saber. Fang Xingjian's entire person was sitting down firmly on Ye Huang's body. This scene was so shocking that everyone's minds blanked out.

Ye Huang, a great expert who had dominated over the Great Western Region for several decades, was someone who had not suffered a single defeat after attaining level 29. Yet he had lost just like that?

However, the situation far surpassed their imagination. The instant that Ye Huang was defeated, Illumination Society's Chief took action.

'This Vicious Knight isn't bad. To think that he had managed to defeated Ye Huang just like that...

'However, Ye Huang went through many years of hard work and cultivation. Although he hasn't been able to become a Demigod, his abilities aren't to be undermined. Even if the Vicious Knight has defeated Ye Huang, he must have expended a tremendous amount of physical energy and vital energy. This is a good chance for me to take action.'

A series of thoughts flashed through Light's mind at great speed. Concurrently, the Radiant Longsword in his hands cut across the air with the weight of world creation, thrusting toward the back of Fang Xingjian's head.

Seeing how Fang Xingjian had made no effort to either dodge or avoid the attack, the Illumination Society's Chief was certain that Fang Xingjian could not avoid it now.

In the past, Light had used his World Creation Light Sword to flatten an entire mountain range. As long as he could strike his opponent head-on, he had the confidence that he could kill Fang Xingjian with a single move.

However, under his astonished gaze, the back of Fang Xingjian's head was struck by the the World Creation Light Sword. Amidst the shocking clashing sounds, Fang Xingjian stumbled and was sent flying back a few kilometers. However, he then stood up unscathed.

Meanwhile, the Illumination Society's Chief's light sword shattered, scattering into the air.

Fang Xingjian stood up and shook his head. His body was extremely sturdy and at the level of a level 29 Superior Divine Weapon. Therefore, he had been able to take this move head-on. However, his physical power could not stand up to the force of the World Creation Light Sword and thus he had been sent flying.

Right now, the Illumination Society's Chief's expression was extremely grim. Stretching out his hand, a myriad of light swords were called forth, and it was as if a meteor shower were falling down from the skies. Several tens or hundreds of World Creation Light Swords came smashing down toward Fang Xingjian.

Looking at the scattering World Creation Light Swords which had come down like a meteor shower, Fang Xingjian put his palms together. He activated the Zenith Light Sword Formation, and six light spots which were like brilliantly large suns rose behind Fang Xingjian's back. They turned into countless light swords and shot out toward the Illumination Society's Chief, sending out sword rain against sword rain.

Streams of World Creation Light Sword struck Fang Xingjian's body, sending him flying in all directions while preventing him from coming to a stop. Simultaneously, the Zenith Light Sword Formation, which had a high temperature of several tens of thousand degrees celsius, struck the Illumination Society's Chief. However, they were stopped by his light shields and even absorbed.

"Vicious Knight, to think that you want to use light swords to fight against me. Should I say that you're naive or foolish?"

By this time, Illumination Society's Chief was already certain and thankful that his guess was not wrong. After Fang Xingjian defeated Ye Huang, both his physical strength and vital energy had been depleted tremendously. So, he was currently at a the weakest point of his abilities, and it was the right time to take action.

Tyrant, in the form of a bangle on Fang Xingjian's hand, grinned and said, "How is it? Do you need me to use the Gates of the Netherworld? The Gates of the Netherworld would be able to easily deal with these attacks easily."

"No need. My sword arts will be sufficient to deal with everything."

Fang Xingjian, who had been struck flying into the air, let out a furious bellow. The Universal Truth Longsword was activated, repelling all the World Creation Light Swords to the outside.

Streams of light pillars stopped three meters before him but continued to tremble non-stop, inching in bit by bit. It was as if at the next moment, they would break through Fang Xingjian's Universal Truth Longsword and shoot through his body.

However, just this slight pause gave Fang Xingjian an opportunity. As Fang Xingjian reached his hand toward his back, strange kacha kacha sounds rang out. Under everyone's astonished gazes, Fang Xingjian drew out his own spinal bone.

HIs spinal bone was a pure white like jade, and it was entirely upright, just like a longsword made from jade.

This was the first time Fang Xingjian had used his spinal bone longsword since completing his cultivation of the White Bone Divine Weapon and since reaching the level of a level 29 Divine Weapon for his body's toughness. It also showed that the Illumination Society's Chief was truly formidable.

As Fang Xingjian drew out his spinal bone, he also activated one second of his Heaven's Volition Sword Intent.

A surge of his aura, which was unlike how it had been in the previous battles, soared into the air as sword light burst out from his eyes.

How could the current Fang Xingjian, who was holding onto a longsword, be compared with when he had been using his fists to fight?

With a dash, he shot out toward the Illumination Society's Chief as streams of World Creation Light Swords gushed forth. However, they were wiped out and pushed away by Fang Xingjian, who was holding a longsword and had performed the Prodigious Demolition Sword Physique and Universal Truth Longsword together. The World Creation Light Swords turned into bits of light particles and scattered in midair.

Soft swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh sounds rang out incessantly, and Fang Xingjian moved across several kilometers of space. Wherever he passed by, he eradicated over 100 light swords. Additionally, wherever he swung out his sword, there was nothing his sword did not cut through.

His white translucent spinal bone swept out toward the chest of the Illumination Society's Chief with a faint fog.

Although the Illumination Society's Chief did not know why his opponent had suddenly let out such a powerful and explosive battle prowess, he could no longer afford to bother with this.

He detonated over 800 of his specialty seeds, scattered over ten Superior Divine Weapons explosively, and then activated his secret arts. Over 300,000 physical particles on the body of the Illumination Society's Chief seemed as if they were burning up, shining in boundless radiance.

All the powers were gathered together and fused into the mirror in his hand.

That mirror was translucent all over, scattering hints of milky white light. It was like the first ray of light which had been born when the world first came into existence. It was the level 29 Superior Divine Weapon passed down through generations of the Illumination Society—Heaven Splitting Mirror.

At this moment, the Illumination Society was really fighting with his life on the line.

Under the boost of having boundless energy, the endless white light burst out, forming light pillars which were ten meters in diameter.

Wherever the light beams passed by, the air trembled and everything material was turned into dust.

The Illumination Society's creed was that the first ray of light had opened up and created the world.

However, there was deeper level of meaning hidden in the creed. It was that in the end, the world would also be destroyed by the last ray of light and then recreated. Just like that, the world would sink into the cycle of transitioning between darkness and light.

The divine creation light, which the Heaven Splitting Mirror had created, could only be unleashed once a year. However, once unleashed, its prowess would be sufficient to shatter a level 29 Superior Divine Weapon.

Despite this, it was still useless. There was a world of difference between a Demigod and a non-Demigod. Moreover, Fang Xingjian had even drawn out his spinal bone longsword and activated his Heaven's Volition Sword Intent.

He dashed into the light pillar and sent his longsword sweeping out. With the enhancements from both the Universal Truth Longsword and the Heaven's Volition Sword Intent, everything was perfectly in sync. Fang Xingjian slashed through the electromagnetic waves, splitting apart the light and turning the light pillar into two. Then he appeared before the Illumination Society's Chief.

With the boost from the Heaven's Volition Sword Intent, Fang Xingjian's sword arts level rose by another notch.

Then at next moment, under the astonished gaze of the Illumination Society's Chief, Fang Xingjian's longsword pierced through the Heaven Splitting Mirror, causing the entire mirror to shatter into dust.

Sword Qis smashed into the Illumination Society's Chief, sending him flying backward while spitting blood.

However, due to the existence of the Heaven Splitting Mirror, Fang Xingjian's Heaven's Volition Sword Intent was used for another two seconds. So, he ended up using it for three seconds in total. With the amount of potential points he had, he was still left with 17 useable seconds.

The Illumination Society's Chief final bit of power was completely exhausted, and he plunged downward to the ground, raising up a lot of dust

"Who else?"

Fang Xingjian, with his longsword in hand, stood in midair and swept his gaze over everyone. His voice rippled out like a thunderclap. It was like streams of electricity, clearing out the clouds within a ten-li radius.

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Chapter 457: Three Experts

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Seeing how Fang Xingjian had simply crushed Ye Huang and the Illumination Society's Chief, as his gaze swept past all of them, not a single person dared to answer.

Even Ye Huang and the Illumination Society's Chief, both of whom had remained undefeated for several decades, had lost. Who else would dare to step forth? Who would still dare to fight against the Vicious Knight?

The people from the Eternal Night Society and the Illumination Society gathered over to where their Chiefs were, looking as if their world had collapsed.

As for the Black Wings and other factions, they had all fell silent, as if they had all turned dumb.

There were still some hot-blooded individuals who wanted to speak up, but when Fang Xingjian's gaze turned in their direction, they felt as if a cold basin of water had been poured over them. Considering his gushing killing intent and the results of the battle he had fought against Ye Huang and the Illumination Society's Chief, they completely lost their voices.

Ice Palace's Great Priestess looked at Fang Xingjian, exclaiming inwardly, 'I never thought that even though I tried to overestimate Fang Xingjian's abilities, I would still end up underestimating him. His battle prowess is beyond my imagination!

'Especially that sword technique which slices through light rays... That was simply miraculous! It turns the impossible into a possibility.'

Ice Palace's Saint was also looking at Fang Xingjian, her gaze filled with astonishment and bitterness.

'Fang Xingjian had completed the second transition for only slightly more than half a year? To think that he had already reached this level...

'And to think that I was expecting him to fail here! Master was right. Was my judgement too weak and shallow?'

The scene in which Fang Xingjian had consecutively defeated Ye Huang and the Illumination Society's Chief was far too astonishing. Over 99% of the people were as silent as cicadas in winter, quietly acquiescing the victory.

Many people understood that soon after that day, a new legend would be born, and the name of the Ice Palace's Vicious Knight would spread through the entire Great Western Region.

Fang Xingjian then turned his gaze in the direction of the Illumination Society. A group of people gathered around next to the Illumination Society's Chief, who had been knocked out. Fang Xingjian said calmly, "What else does the Illumination Society have to say? If you still can't accept this, I'm right here. Feel free to challenge me anytime. There's no restriction in the number of people, abilities, or weapons of choice."

An elderly man stood up, bowing, looked at Fang Xingjian and said, aggrieved, "From today onward, our Illumination Society won't think about getting our hands on your equipment. From today onward, the Illumination Society won't ever view the Ice Palace as our enemy."

Fang Xingjian then turned to look at the people from the Eternal Night Society and asked, "What about you guys?"

From the Eternal Night Society, a middle-aged man stood up, waved his hand and said bleakly, "From today onward, wherever people from the Ice Palace are present, our Eternal Night Society will keep a distance."

Out of the three great sects, both the Eternal Night Society and the Illumination Society had been single-handedly suppressed by Fang Xingjian. Everyone's gazes then turned to the Black Wings.

When the Black Wings Demon saw Fang Xingjian's gaze, the corner of his lips curled up into a strange smile.

"Fang Xingjian, do you really think that everything's been set into stone?"

At the next moment, abnormalities appeared and a smell of sulfur and lava filled up the entire Dark Shadow Mountain. Countless crimson red fire sparks surrounded the entire mountain, as if a huge cover had wrapped up the whole mountain range.

Streams of gray fog frantically gushed in midair, with resonating howls that made one's heart tremble.

Sulfur, lava, and things that looked like ghosts filled up the air. Under everyone's astonished gazes, they felt as if they had just been brought from the mortal world into hell.

In the air, three figures came over, stepping on the air. It was the one-eyed old man, The School of Sword Arts' Supreme Chief, and the Black Wings' Darkness Demon Lord.

Fang Xingjian frowned as he looked at the three of them. He asked out in a loud voice, "Who are you guys?"

"Fang Xingjian, it's true that you have great talent. To think that you've already reached level 29 within a mere half a year or so! You've even reached one tier of perfection and become a Demigod." The Supreme Chief, with white hair, white eyes, and dressed in white clothes, looked at Fang Xingjian and calmly continued, "But with the three of us joining forces today, and with the setup of Death Dominion using the Ten Directional Hell's Flag, you're doomed to die."

After saying that, he sighed, "Pity, what a pity. An amazing young talent of his generation will fall today."

The one-eyed old man said, "Fang Xingjian, if you're willing to turn yourself in without putting up any resistance, then we'll spare your life."

The Darkness Demon Lord broke into a laugh, "What's there to talk about. Just let me tear him apart."

Fang Xingjian did not say anything, but took in a deep breath, trying his best to recuperate the damage and energy depletion his body had just sustained.

In his consciousness, Tyrant shouted loudly, "Damn it! That one-eyed old man was the previous Governor of the Beize Continent, and the other guy is the Darkness Demon Lord. Those two are fine, but the problem is the guy in the middle. He is the Supreme Chief of The School of Sword Arts, Heng Tianxiao."

"The School of Sword Arts' Supreme Chief? Is he very powerful?"

"He's not just powerful, he's also attained two tiers of perfection, one in body toughness and one in specialty seeds. He's a down-to-earth Demigod. His sword arts cultivation is probably not below yours. That makes him extremely terrifying.

"It means that both of you have a similar level of body toughness, but that he has also attained perfection in his specialties and all of his physical abilities, including his agility, strength, and explosive force, so that they are all above yours. Don't try to take him on in close combat." Tyrant could not help but frown to himself, "And there's that Ten Directional Hell's Flag... That should be a Divine Weapon of the Ancient Path of Hell. They've also set up the Death Dominion, but we don't know anything about its powers."

Fang Xingjian listened and nodded to himself. His vital energy and blood continued to circulate in his body as he relieved the fatigue from the previous consecutive battles. His lungs, which were ether organs, continued to swallow and release energy, replenishing the recent depletion.

At the same time, since the other parties had all exposed their identities, Fang Xingjian could not be bothered to hide anymore. He stimulated his bones and muscles to revert to his original appearance.

Everyone else looked at this scene with different thoughts. Occasionally, gasps resounded.

This was especially when in the earlier conversation, they had brought up Fang Xingjian's name. And when Fang Xingjian reverted to his original appearance, everyone cried out in surprise.

"It's Fang Xingjian?!"

"It's that genius Conferred Knight from the Great Western Region? The Fang Xingjian who created the Rebirth Sword Technique?"

"So it's him. But hasn't he completed his transition only around half a year ago? To think that he had managed to defeat Ye Huang and the Illumination Society's Chief!"

"They said that he's attained perfection in his body's toughness and has become a Demigod? How… How is that possible?!"

Fang Xingjian revealing his original appearance made it even more unbelievable.

Who could conceive that the person who had defeated Ye Huang and the Illumination Society's Chief was actually a young man barely aged 18 or 19?! Such talent, such abilities... It was truly unbelievable! In a normal situation, they would never have accepted the possibility. However, now that the truth was placed right before them, they had no choice but to believe it.

Concurrently, people also started to recognize the identities of the three people in the air.

"That's The School of Sword Arts' Supreme Chief!"

"That old man looks very familiar... I remember now! He's the previous Governor of the Beize Continent!"

"And there's the Darkness Demon Lord from the Black Wings. To think that they've joined forces!"

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Chapter 458: Resistance and Surrender

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As the three people in the air were recognized in succession, gasp after gasp could be heard from the crowd.

The abilities and reputations of the Darkness Demon Lord, one-eyed old man, and The School of Sword Arts' Supreme Chief were truly far too astonishing.

In particular, the Supreme Chief from The School of Sword Arts was a leading character in the Empire's sword arts domain. It was said that amongst those under the Divine level, there was no one who could surpass him in terms of sword arts.

Simultaneously, Ye Huang and the Illumination Society's Chief, who had been knocked unconscious earlier, were now awake. They were, after all, second transition level 29 experts who were masters of body regeneration and had powerful vitality.

Although they had taken a toll in their battle prowess, it was no problem for them to regain consciousness.

The two of them looked at the scene in the air with grim countenances. This situation was too unfavorable for them. Although they did not know what the trio wanted to do, just thinking of how they had set up traps like that made it clear they were up to no good.

Furthermore, both Ye Huang and Illumination Society's Chief had taken a huge toll in their battle prowess after fighting with Fang Xingjian. This made them feel even more insecure.

The one-eyed old man looked at the many factions and sent information currents sweeping out through his martial will. Then his voice rang out in everyone's brain directly.

He said, "We're subordinates of the First Prince. We're not only here today to subdue Fang Xingjian but also the many factions of the Great Western Region.

"Today, all of you only have a single option, which is to submit to the First Prince and serve the Empire.

"Those who are unwilling can only die."

Hearing what the one-eyed old man said, everyone's countenances changed. The countenances of Ye Huang and Illumination Society's Chief turned increasingly bad as well.

Even in their best condition, it would be impossible for them to win against a Demigod like the Supreme Chief, let alone now that they were suffering from serious injuries.

The people from the other factions seemed to have lost all hope too. With The School of Sword Arts' Supreme Chief taking the lead, along with an ex-Governor and the Darkness Demon Lord... Moreover, not forgetting that they were backed by the First Prince who would attain Divine level anytime soon… Who would dare to act presumptuously?

Where the members of the Black Wings stood, the Black Wings Demon was at the front, watching with great interest the way everyone's expressions were changing.

From the beginning to the end, everything was within the First Prince's plan. As someone who knew of the entire plan, when he looked at this scene, he had a feeling of exhilaration as one of the people plotting behind the scenes.

Conforming to the general trends of events, supporting the strongest, and becoming a part of the strongest faction... These were the things which he had always enjoyed doing the most.

Therefore, at this moment, he was the first to stand out and say, "It's god's will for the First Prince to be the future ruler of the world with an unprecedentedly great splendor. We, the Black Wings, are of course, all willing to come under the First Prince's rule."

Although everyone had expected this to happen when they saw the Darkness Demon Lord appear in the air, everyone's countenances turned increasingly grim when they personally witnessed that the Black Wings had truly become subordinates of the First Prince.

Soon after, five to six small factions consecutively swore their allegiance to the First Prince, and the situation seemed to become increasingly disadvantageous.

Ye Huang let out a cold snort and spoke while looking in the Black Wings Demon's direction, "Lackeys, the First Prince exhausted all his resources to build up military power and levied exorbitant taxes. If you join them, you won't have a good ending. In the end, all of you will just become cannon fodder.

"Furthermore, by joining the Empire, all your Killing technique secret manuals will be taken, and all of your disciples and Elders will be split up to various departments. It will just be a matter of time before your sect dies out. Are you guys really so willing to see the legacies of your sects to end in your hands?"

The Illumination Society's Chief also said, "Isn't today's situation clear to you? The First Prince continuously created disagreements between us and Fang Xingjian, watching from the distance while we exhaust ourselves. Despite this, you guys are still going to join him?"

The Black Wings Demon smiled and said, "To think that you guys have been out in the world for so many years! Don't you think that what you're saying is very childish? Today, everyone who doesn't swear his allegiance to the First Prince will have to die.

"Ye Huang, Illumination Society's Chief, do the two of you want to drag down your sects and perish together?"

Ye Huang and the Illumination Society's Chief both fell silent. The greatest problem right now was the difference between their powers, along with the terror of being caught between life and death.

However, a short moment later, Ye Huang stood up and laughed. "Eternal night shall descend upon the mortal world. Everything in the world will eventually wither away and die in darkness.

"We, the Eternal Night Society, have never been afraid of death."

As Ye Huang spoke, black aura exuded from his entire body. Compared to how the Illumination Society's Chief had detonated his specialty seeds and activated his secret arts, Ye Huang had only suffered serious physical injuries and lost all of his Divine Weapons. After regaining consciousness, he still had about 50% of his battle prowess.

Ye Huang's entire body was encompassed by black aura. It avoided being perceived by all senses, as if his physical body had entered an alternate dimension. With a dash, he charged head-on toward The School of Sword Arts' Supreme Chief, who was up in the air.

Under everyone's gazes, Ye Huang suddenly disappeared. Accompanied by a hint of sword light, he then reappeared before the Supreme Chief.

The Supreme Chief did not move. However, endless streams of sword light slashed against Ye Huang's body. Not only did the slashing force Ye Huang out of the Eternal Night Barrier, it also covered him with wounds, drenching him in blood. Ye Huang was unable to take another step closer to the Supreme Chief.

As Ye Huang let out a furious bellow, the black aura on his body grew increasingly denser. With the extremely tragic and profound aura, he disregarded the incoming sword light and pressed on. He charged toward the Supreme Chief, ignoring any forms of defense. The boundless black aura went smashing over in a state in which was it seemed like it was going to engulf the world and the sun.

This was the Great Sun Engulfment, the highest of achievement within the Eternal Night Society. It was a fist technique which harbored the state of engulfing all sunlight, leaving the world in eternal darkness. When a fist punched out, darkness would engulf all of the opponent's sensing abilities and Waves attacks. It could even seal up the ether particles in the opponent's body and turn an expert, who was as powerful as a god or demon, into a mere mortal.

Earlier, Fang Xingjian's attacks had been too sudden, so Ye Huang had not been able to unleash his full powers in time. As such, Ye Huang unleashed his full potential at this moment instead. The Great Sun Engulfment could be said to be incorporated with the profoundness of his lifetime's worth of martial arts.

However, faced with the Eternal Night Society's strongest punch, the Supreme Chief still did not move. Streams of sworld light slithered around like silver snakes, and as the blood spurted into the air, Ye Huang's body was disintegrated bit by bit. In the end, only a pitch black fist arrived three meters in front of the Supreme Chief. However, it was still turned into dust by the myriad sword lights.

With endless tragic feelings and silence, a level 29 expert of a generation disappeared from the world forever.

"Master!"

"Lord!"

"Lord Ye Huang!"

In that instant, the entire Eternal Night Society broke out howling in grief. Some people dropped to their knees, crying. Others cried out as they charged toward the Supreme Chief, displaying various attacks.

This time around, the Darkness Demon Lord let out a cold laugh and shouted, "What impudence!"

With a wave of his hand, a great aura which was filled with lava, sulfur, and endless grievances appeared behind him.

At the next moment, streams of gray fog lunged out like vengeful spirits toward the resisting members of the Eternal Night Society. The ordinary apprentices were easily turned into dry corpses The first transition experts could hold off for a while longer, but they would also turn into dry corpses soon after.

The second transition experts could hold on for the longest. However, as more and more vengeful spirits lunged out toward them, their movements became increasingly stiff. At the end, they stopped moving and their bodies started to wither.

All those who were killed would have gray fog coming out from their corpses as well, and they would join the army of vengeful spirits in the air.

The Darkness Demon Lord laughed and said, "The Ten Directional Hell's Flag is a level 29 Superior Divine Weapon which was refined after killing over 500,000 people through the many decades of battle expeditions.

"Once the Ten Directional Hell's Flag is used to set up the Death Dominion, it will cause the vengeful spirits (the remnant information from the consciousness of the deceased) to attack.

"These attacks are incorporeal, and one can only resist through willpower. However, the moment one's willpower is insufficient, he will become a member of the vengeful spirits."

Unknowingly, over 500,000 vengeful spirits had filled up the skies above the entire Dark Shadow Mountain. The overwhelming amount of spirits let out voiceless cries. Just by standing below them, one would be incessantly subjected to willpower impacts.

All the wild Knights who were at second transition or lower fell without any power to resist.

Even a second transition expert would feel as if boundless terror had plunged from the sky. They would feel as if their limbs had turned cold and their bodies had gone numb.

Within the Death Dominion area set up by the Ten Directional Hell's Flag, everyone who were below the second transition would lose their battle prowess while second transition experts would be weakened by at least 20%. This was as expected from the First Prince's decades of hard work.

Everyone could only watch on as all the members of the Eternal Night Society were killed off, one after another. Seeing the increasing number of dead souls in the sky, a deep sense of desperation filled their hearts.

The Black Wings Demon looked toward the Illumination Society's Chief and asked, "What is it going to be? Is the Illumination Society going to resist till the end as well?"

The Illumination Society's Chief looked at all the fallen members of the Eternal Night Society and closed his eyes. Then he let out a long breath and said, "The Illumination Society surrenders."

"Chief!"

"Chief, we mustn't surrender!"

Looking at the outrage amongst the members of the Illumination Society, the Black Wings Demon laughed out loud. "You're cleverer, unlike the bunch of fools from the Eternal Night Society who just died for nothing.

"You should know how difficult it is for cultivators to reach the second transition. To die in vain in such a situation, wasting several decades of hard work... That is truly foolish."

With the eradication of the Eternal Night Society and the surrender of the Illumination Society, many of the sects present revealed desperate expressions.

Looking at this scene in satisfaction, the Black Wings Demon looked at Fang Xingjian and asked, "Fang Xingjian, we know you're making use of this time to recover. But what can you do even if you're given time to recover?

"We'll ask you one more time. Will you surrender?"

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Chapter 459: Reply

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Hearing the Black Wings Demon's question, everyone turned their gazes toward Fang Xingjian.

Countless gazes gathered onto one spot, exuding an almost palpable pressure.

They held hope, desperation, anticipation, sneers... Everyone was waiting for Fang Xingjian's reply.

Everyone knew that in such a situation, even for Fang Xingjian it would be impossible for him to defeat the three great experts hovering in the air. However, recalling Fang Xingjian's earlier performance, deep in their hearts, they were expecting something.

Just then, Fang Xingjian took a deep breath, opened his eyes, and stood firm in his resolve.

With a swoosh , Fang Xingjian's left hand penetrated the area near his chest and abdomen, grabbed onto the longest rib bone he had, and drew it out slowly.

Holding a White Bone Longsword in his right hand and a White Bone Short Short Sword in his left, pressuring sword intent burst from all of Fang Xingjian's body.

He tightened his grip on the White Bone Longsword, looked at the Black Wings Demon who was in front of him, then lifted his head to look at the three experts in the sky. He said coldly, "Heng Tianxiao. Today, I'll kill your lackey first, then kill the three of you one by one.

"If you can stop me, try."

With these words, he suddenly moved in a flash and the two swords in his hands spread a myriad of sword shadows as he lunged toward the Black Wings Demon.

Surrounded by the three experts and ambushed by he Ten Directional Hell's Flag, everyone thought that Fang Xingjian would surrender. But, not only did he not surrender, he even attacked first, wanting to start off with a kill.

The moment Fang Xingjian attacked, a violent and furious burst of martial will swept across the place and an infuriated voice exploded in everyone's minds.

"How dare you!"

With a furious bellow made through the martial will, the one-eyed old man dashed forward. The forces of all his 1,440 specialty seeds were unleashed and boundless energy gushed through his body. It was as if countless ancient dragons were currently surging through his body.

In that instant, his physical strength reached an extreme amongst those below the Divine level.

When one achieved perfection in the body's toughness, it increased the one's defense. When one achieved perfection in specialty seeds, it increased the various attributes of the physical body. When one achieved perfection in physical particles, it increased the maximum amount of explosive force one could unleash. It would increase the prowess of the various elements that were unleashed through Killing techniques such as flames, lightning, light, and darkness.

Right now, the one-eyed old man had already achieved perfection in attaining all of his 1,440 specialty seeds. The physical attributes he could unleash now were completely above Fang Xingjian's.

The old man cut through the atmosphere, arriving first despite being the second to take action. Before Fang Xingjian's duo of swords pierced into the Black Wings Demon, the old man punched toward Fang Xingjian's back.

Before the fist's force arrived, a terrifying power took over, smashing through the layers of air. At the same time, it encompassed everything in a state as if all things in the world would be annihilated and gods and demons would shed tears of blood. It made Fang Xingjian feel a sensation of stuffiness in his chest.

When the punch was unleashed and violent powers surged, it was encompassed with a state as if all things in the world would be annihilated and gods and demons would shed tears of blood. It created an aura of harboring no hesitation, as if it would not spare even gods and buddhas, should they come before him. This was the one-eyed old man's original Killing technique—Annihilation Fist.

Concurrently, when faced with a moment of life or death, the Black Wings Demon also let out a weird cry and unleashed his full powers. He was not a match for Fang Xingjian.

However, his speed was far, far too slow when compared with the one-eyed old man and Fang Xingjian. His muscles, vital energy and blood had barely started circulating when the one-eyed old man's punch had already smashed down on Fang Xingjian's back.

What the one-eyed old man did not consider was that Fang Xingjian would actually take his punch head-on without blocking or shunning it.

Rumbling sounds broke out within Fang Xingjian's body. The old man had achieved perfection in specialty seeds and his physical strength, which was top notch amongst those below the Divine level, had smashed down on Fang Xingjian's back without any hesitation. Even though the Heavenly Abyss Annihilation Armor had reduced some of the impact, even with his body's toughness which was comparable to a level 29 Divine Weapon, Fang Xingjian, who had achieved perfection in his body's toughness, could still feel a tremendous amount of pain coming from his organs. It felt as if his body was going to shatter.

It was also by receiving the one-eyed old man's punch head-on that Fang Xingjian got a hold of the opportunity to attack the Black Wings Demon.

The one-eyed old man's power smashed down on his body, meaning that it had increased the speed at which he was charging at even further. With their powers combined, Fang Xingjian shot out toward the Black Wings Demon like a meteor. The Black Wings Demon could not react in time to counter when Fang Xingjian's two White Bone Swords had already slashed his head and chest respectively.

Boom boom! Two sounds of explosions rang out and, at the high speed assault, the Black Wings Demon's head exploded from the sword attack and his chest was also stirred into a lump of paste. He was well and truly dead.

Fang Xingjian's legs left behind two deep trenches of over 100 meters in length before he came to a stop. He casually spit out the blood in his mouth, turned his head, and saw that the one-eyed old man was looking at him, infuriated. "Fang Xingjian, you're as stubborn as a mule." The old man had not expected that Fang Xingjian would insist on killing the Black Wings Demon right before him.

"However, in order to kill him, you had to forcibly taken a punch from me. All of your internal organs must be damaged, right? In such a situation, how many more punches can you take from me?"

Fang Xingjian wiped off the blood from the corner of his lips and said, "Although you've achieved perfection in specialty seeds and your physical strength is above mine, your body's toughness is below mine. Right now, your palm must still be regenerating, right?" At the same time, the internal organs in Fang Xingjian's body were wriggling and healing incessantly.

The one-eyed old man was slightly stunned. When his fist had hit Fang Xingjian earlier, although he had managed to injure Fang Xingjian, his body's toughness could not compare to Fang Xingjian's and his arm had suffered from fractures and injuries. He had only just managed to regenerate his arm.

At the next moment, Fang Xingjian swung the longsword in his hand and pointed toward the Darkness Demon Lord who was in the air.

"I'll kill you next."

Having said that, with a flash, Fang Xingjian stomped on the air, charging with a series of thunderous sounds toward the hovering Darkness Demon Lord.

Seeing how Fang Xingjian had kept to his word and had made his first kill, exploding the Black Wings Demon's head in the blink of an eye, and how now he was charging toward himself, the Darkness Demon Lord's countenance turned extremely grim. Even more so when he felt the gushing killing intent coming from Fang Xingjian, which made him feel as if he was suffocating.

With a loud bellow, the Ten Directional Hell's Flag blocked in front of him and the army of vengeful spirits gathered, turning into countless streams of willpower impacts, shooting out in all directions.

On the ground, countless Knights who were struck by the aftermath of this cried in agony and fainted.

With a loud thud, Fang Xingjian was stopped in midair as his longsword clashed against the one-eyed old man's fist.

No one knew when, but the one-eyed old man had already put on a set of golden dragon-shaped gloves.

Amidst the impact of the martial willpower, the one-eyed old man furiously said, "Fang Xingjian, do you think that you're the only one with a level 29 Divine Weapon?"

As they spoke, they were already engaged in an intense battle in midair. Boom boom boom boom! Sounds of air explosions continued to ring out incessantly. Each time the fists and swords came into contact, a screech would ring out through the air and shock waves were dispersed.

The fist technique of the one-eyed old man was extremely terrifying, and he had a physical strength which far surpassed Fang Xingjian's.

However, Fang Xingjian had achieved perfection in his body's toughness and the pair of long and short swords in his hands were constantly swinging out in a graceful trajectory, constantly attacking the opponent's crucial points, which required the latter to act in defense. Although the one-eyed old man was equipped with violent power, he was constantly on the defense and as swoosh swoosh swoosh sounds rang out, many slash wounds started appearing on his body.

The one-eyed old man had only fended off Fang Xingjian for a mere three seconds when a lump of blood spurted out from his chest and with an agonizing cry, he flew several kilometers backward. Just as he was about to cut through the atmosphere again and dash back to Fang Xingjian, the latter had already slashed at the Darkness Demon Lord's head from above, like a death god dealing judgement.

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Chapter 460: Learned

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Countless vengeful spirits dashed out toward Fang Xingjian, and all sorts of negative emotions involving death, terror, hatred, and desperation assaulted his brain. However, upon entering his consciousness, they were slashed into fragments by the magnified Heaven's Volition Sword Intent.

The Heaven's Volition Sword Intent seemed to treat Fang Xingjian's entire consciousness as its territory, preventing any other force or power to enter.

Under its protection, all the waves of vengeful spirits were wiped out cleanly. Fang Xingjian was like a sharp double-edged sword, slashing his way through the waves of vengeful spirits. Then he arrived before the Darkness Demon Lord who had the Ten Directional Hell's Flag activated at full power. Fang Xingjian went slashing with his sword, seeming as if he wanted to split the Darkness Demon Lord's skull apart.

'What went wrong? Why did things turn out this way? Why is the Ten Directional Hell's Flag useless against Fang Xingjian?' The Darkness Demon Lord bellowed inwardly as he looked at Fang Xingjian in shock and terror, watching as Fang Xingjian's sword came slashing down. He could not understand what had happened at all.

At this life and death moment, The School of Sword Arts' Supreme Chief, who had been watching at the side and not taken any action, finally made his move.

The moment this Demigod expert, who had achieved two tiers of perfection in his body's toughness and his specialty seeds, took action, it was with a world shaking sword move.

A stream of sword light cut several hundred meters across the sky as if tearing the world apart. It set up a block right in front of Fang Xingjian. Then with a clank sound, it sent Fang Xingjian flying backward.

At the next moment, the Supreme Chief's figure seemed to have completely disappeared. All that remained was the sword light encompassing Fang Xingjian, heading toward him like a meat grinder.

The Supreme Chief's body had disappeared, leaving only stance after stance of astonishing sword moves.

Fang Xingjian had simply never heard of such sword techniques.

Every level 29 expert would condense all the things he had learned in his life into one, leading them to possess one extremely powerful Killing technique.

An example would be the one-eyed old man's Annihilation Fist, or the Astral Obscurity Sword which the Supreme Chief was performing now. This paramount set of sword technique was a combination of the Supreme Chief's lifelong sword arts cultivation, together with The School of Sword Arts' ultimate technique, the .

In this moment, after the Astral Obscurity Sword was performed, the Supreme Chief's body had completely disappeared. All that remained was a myriad of sword lights encompassing Fang Xingjian's body, constantly attacking him.

Moreover, the Supreme Chief had achieved perfection in both his body's toughness and in his specialty seeds. So, when comparing their physical bodies, his was completely above Fang Xingjian's.

Each time Fang Xingjian fended off a beam of sword light, his vital energy and blood trembled strongly, while his bones cried out.

Every time he charged forth, he was confined by layers and layers of sword light.

And each time he swept out with his longsword, he was averted by the omnipresent sword light.

Looking at this scene, the one-eyed old man sent his martial will gushing forth, laughing madly, "Fang Xingjian, haven't you always been proud of your sword arts? Now, you can have a taste of the Supreme Chief's sword arts and feel what the greatest sword arts amongst the eight continents and in the world feels like."

As he spoke, he struck out his Annihilation Fist once again, joining the ranks to attack Fang Xingjian.

The Darkness Demon Lord was breaking out in cold sweat. He was still immersed in the lingering fear from being almost killed by Fang Xingjian's sword earlier. Then as the lingering fear gradually dissipated, what followed was rage.

"Fang Xingjian, you must die today!!"

He quickly shook the Ten Directional Hell's Flag, causing a myriad of vengeful spirits to howl, and overwhelming auras of sulfur and lava gushed forth incessantly. In the next moment, the countless vengeful spirits all gushed into his body.

The vengeful spirits were but the information remnants left behind in a human body, and information was, in the end, just information. Rather, spirits were, in the end, just spirits.

If one wished to be able to transform consciousness into something material, then there was a need for a physical body.

Only Divine level experts would be able to break through the differences between consciousness and physical material.

As more and more vengeful spirits gushed in the Darkness Demon Lord's body, not only did his body continue to get stronger and bigger, but many green veins also started to pop up on his head.

This was the second level of application for the Ten Directional Hell's Flag: to strengthen the power of one's consciousness by absorbing the endless vengeful spirits. There were many martial arts experts and second transition Knights amongst these vengeful spirits. Right now, their consciousness remnants were all used to enhance the Darkness Demon Lord's power, and the prowess of his martial will was brought to a whole new height.

With a glare, Fang Xingjian's body was sent flying as the sound of a bang rang out.

After being enhanced by the countless vengeful spirits, the Darkness Demon Lord's martial will went through a qualitative change, and he was now able to interfere in the world of physical material.

Although there might be a powerful side effect and that he was facing the possible danger of becoming a lunatic, at this moment, the Darkness Demon Lord's martial will was not only capable of being used in the enemy' consciousness. Instead, it was like a physical substance and could affect other physical items.

As a type of wave, his martial will travelled at a speed close to that of light.

"Die, Fang Xingjian!"

At the next moment, the Darkness Demon Lord sent streams of powerful martial will gushing forth, and Fang Xingjian's body was incessantly struck by the streams of great force.

This was accompanied by the endless streams of sword light flashing in the air, as well as the consecutive attacks by the one-eyed old man's Annihilation Fist. The combination rendered Fang Xingjian into a straitened situation, placing him in the disadvantage.

The one-eyed old man's martial will continued to send information to Fang Xingjian. As he smashed his punches onto Fang Xingjian's body, he laughed loudly and said, "Fang Xingjian, where's your arrogance now? With the three of us joining forces, you don't even have a bit of a chance."

Confronted with the overlapping attacks from the trio, Fang Xingjian sneered and finally activated one of his trump cards—the Heaven's Volition Sword Intent.

Streams of sword intent soared into the sky, and under the enhancement of the Heaven's Volition Sword Intent, Fang Xingjian's sword arts cultivation improved at a rapid rate. The power of the sword intent also reinforced his body, increasing his power.

Suddenly, there was a tremendously loud boom. Under the trio's astonished gazes, Fang Xingjian instantly slashed off the one-eyed old man's arms. The longsword he held then drew a graceful trajectory and headed for the one-eyed old man's head.

However, the Darkness Demon Lord's martial will struck Fang Xingjian's sword with a soft bang. This caused his sword force to be deflected and merely smashed into the one-eyed old man's chest instead.

Simultaneously, streams of sword light slashed out toward Fang Xingjian's back. However, they were all fended off by Fang Xingjian's short sword. However, his longsword continued to move, striking out once again toward the one-eyed old man's head.

Amidst a mixture of shock and fury, the one-eyed old man's eye-patch shattered, with strange runes flashing on it. This represented that the 'judgement' power of the 36 Hell's Maps was activated.

With the skill activated, it would stimulate endless regrets within Fang Xingjian, which might even result in him taking his own life.

However, Fang Xingjian merely stared at the one-eyed old man. The Heaven's Volition Sword Intent broke through the powers of the Eyes of Judgement, and Fang Xingjian's longsword continued to aim for the one-eyed old man's head.

Performing sword move after sword move, it was as if Fang Xingjian was putting his life on the line, hell-bent on killing the one-eyed old man.

The Darkness Demon Lord continued to send martial will blasting toward the White Bone Longsword in Fang Xingjian's hand, hoping to deflect it again. However, when the martial will struck the longsword, the Darkness Demon Lord discovered that the longsword trembled in a strange arching curve. Instead of being deflected, the longsword accelerated toward the one-eyed old man's head.

Fang Xingjian was using an extremely high and profound level of sword arts to build up his power. After being struck by the Darkness Demon Lord's martial will just a few times, he had come up with a way to break through them.

At that moment, Heng Tianxiao performed the top notch sword arts cultivation as The School of Sword Arts' Supreme Chief., and the entire sky instantly gleamed with brilliant light. The streams of sword light, which were like a trillion shining stars, gathered at Fang Xingjian's head with an aura that seemed like it wanted to tear through the clouds and the sky.

'If you do not retreat, then die!'

At that moment, the sword aura the Supreme Chief displayed was in an extremely physical state while waiting for Fang Xingjian to make his choice.

However, Fang Xingjian's choice was to not retreat.

A myriad of sword lights focused onto one point and plunged down, landing on Fang Xingjian's head. However, Fang Xingjian disappeared entirely.

At the next moment, several hundred streams of sword light encompassed the Darkness Demon Lord's body. Under his horrified and stupefied gaze, they continued to dismember his body.

"Heng Tianxiao! Are you insane?!" With a furious gaze, the Darkness Demon Lord activated the Ten Directional Hell's Flag continuously, bringing up streams of seemingly physical martial will to fend off the streams of sword light.

The Supreme Chief said coldly, "It isn't me."

However, the streams of sword light became denser and denser. In the blink of an eye, they had become like a waterfall, engulfing the Darkness Demon Lord. All of his martial will was instantly torn into fragments like pieces of blue cloth. This allowed the streams of sword light to pierce through the Darkness Demon Lord incessantly, smashing up each and every piece of his flesh.

Watching this scene, the one-eyed old man bellowed furiously, "Heng Tianxiao, what are you doing?!"

"I said that it isn't me," the Supreme Chief's voice rang out coldly.

Just then, Fang Xingjian's figure slowly emerged where the Darkness Demon Lord had been previously. Fang Xingjian swept out with his longsword, and the Ten Directional Hell's Flag was rendered into fragments.

"Astral Obscurity Sword? I've already learned it."

Although Fang Xingjian had gotten everyone to keep their guard up to protect the one-eyed old man, Fang Xingjian's real target had been the person he mentioned at the very start—the Darkness Demon Lord.

Moreover, the sword technique he had used to kill the Darkness Demon Lord was the Supreme Chief's Astral Obscurity Sword.

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Chapter 461: Killing and Retreating

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"Astral Obscurity Sword? I've already learned it."

He was still left with 12 seconds of the time limit for Heaven's Volition Sword Intent.

In the previous few seconds he had activated the Heaven's Volition Sword Intent, and in the exchange they had earlier, Fang Xingjian had learned the Supreme Chief's Astral Obscurity Sword.

Hearing what Fang Xingjian said, both the one-eyed old man and and the Supreme Chief were shocked and slightly disbelieving. However, at the next moment, Fang Xingjian once again attacked with his sword, and they were forced to accept it.

In midair, Fang Xingjian's silhouette disappeared in an instant.

The Astral Obscurity Sword used unrivalled sword arts in search of those spatial gaps which were omnipresent, yet difficult to sense. Then, one's physical body would enter the spatial gaps and from there, attack the enemies in the actual world purely with sword techniques.

In this moment, Fang Xingjian's entire body had already entered the spatial gaps and the one-eyed old man had completely lost the sense of Fang Xingjian's location.

An unprecedented sense of horror gushed into the one-eyed old man's heart. He felt as if a sword would drop down on his head any time now, and could possibly slash his head off at any moment.

Therefore, he instantly started to move at rapid speed, drawing irregular patterns in midair while launching gushes of strong gales so as to stop others from locking onto his position.

Concurrently, his martial will bellowed frantically, "Heng Tianxiao! Quickly stop him!"

Right now, the Supreme Chief was also within the spatial gaps, but there were no direct connections between spatial gaps. To search for the other party, he could only look through the spatial gaps one by one. How could he possibly make it in time?

Furthermore, at this instant, his mind was still filled with disbelief.

'I spent an entire three years into seclusion before I invented the Astral Obscurity Sword. I then spend another ten years to continuously adjust it, improve it, and merge it with the sword technique from The School of Sword Arts. Only then did I manage to bring the Astral Obscurity Sword to the level 30 it is at today.

'And Fang Xingjian... After facing us for only one or two minutes... He's already learned it?!'

At the next moment, the White Bone Longsword abruptly appeared with a flash, right in front of the one-eyed old man who was moving at rapid speed. It was as if the sword had been waiting there in advance, as it slashed down with a terrifying power.

The sword intent descended with an unrivalled sharpness, accompanied by Fang Xingjian's voice in the old man's consciousness.

"If you can take this sword attack from me, then I have no issues with sparing your life."

Accompanied by kacha kacha sounds of shattering earth's crust, the area within an eight kilometers radius became a space without gravity. Countless mountains, rocks, grass, and trees soared into the air and countless wild Knights cried in astonishment as they started levitating.

And the gravitational force in that range had all gathered into Fang Xingjian's sword.

Fang Xingjian performed the Terra Ingurgitation in conjunction with the Astral Obscurity Sword. After killing the two leaders from the Black Wings one after another, Fang Xingjian was finally performing the great move, Terra Ingurgitation, with the purpose of killing the one-eyed old man.

Before his sword even arrived, the violent force had already turned the one-eyed old man's armor into dust. Then, the old man's flesh started to disintegrate.

"What on earth is this sword technique?!

"What on earth is this power?!"

The one-eyed old man had never sensed such a terrifying power before, not even from the First Prince himself, as now, when he was being compressed by the accumulated gravitational force from the surrounding eight kilometer radius.

Amidst his furious bellows, all 1,440 of his specialty seeds detonated. The old man put his palms together, turning them into an Aquarius form, and channeled all the profound martial arts principles he had accumulated in his entire lifetime into his fist. A state which bore an aura of great demolition, ruins, destruction of all living things, and the end of the world erupted.

Concurrently, many layers of cracks extended all over his face, as if he was a shattering porcelain item. Surges of destructive auras were escaping from the gaps between the cracks.

To annihilate all living things, one had to first annihilate oneself. The one-eyed old man's ultimate profoundness in his Annihilation Fist technique had been unleashed in its full power. All the comprehensions he had ever experienced were all concentrated in this single punch.

His fist collided against Fang Xingjian's White Bone Longsword. It was not as world-shaking as one would imagine, nor was it an actual collision.

It was just like a container truck going over a beverage can. The gravitational force from the area within an eight kilometer range smashed through the one-eyed old man's entire body within a picosecond. His entire body was like a run over beverage can, now compressed and deformed. In the end, the old man turned into bloodied fog, scattering into the air.

However, the power of the Terra Ingurgitation was far too much. Even though it had already smashed the one-eyed old man's body, it continued to press forth on the space behind the one-eyed old man. Wherever it passed through, the sky and clouds within over 100 kilometers of that place would be cleared off. The next day, there was a clear, cloudless sky.

On the ground, there were countless wild Knights knocked unconscious amidst the sounds of detonation made by the compressed air.

At the very start, Fang Xingjian had taken a blow to kill the Black Wings Demon, and then with the enhancement of the Heaven's Volition Sword Intent, he had comprehended the Astral Obscurity Sword and killed the Darkness Demon Lord. Next, he had performed the Astral Obscurity Sword together with Terra Ingurgitation to kill the one-eyed old man with a single sword attack.

Fang Xingjian's series of attacks had brought out almost all of his ultimate moves, and it had also brought about astonishing results.

Within the spatial gaps, the Supreme Chief felt his heart turn cold, grieving for the loss of his comrades.

He had not expected that even though they had come with great confidence, they would all be killed, leaving him the last one standing. His emotions right now were very complicated. There was fury, dismay, and also a hint of terror toward Fang Xingjian.

Suddenly, Fang Xingjian's silhouette appeared in midair. Lightly flicking the pair of long and short White Bone Swords in his hands, Fang Xingjian calmly said, "Heng Tianxiao, are you still not going to come out?

"I've already trained your Astral Obscurity Sword to level 21 and am thinking of seeking guidance from you."

Heng Tianxiao did not appear. The Supreme Chief of The School of Sword Arts was within the spatial gaps, observing Fang Xingjian. Right now, he truly felt terrified.

At the same time, he started to feel regret, 'If it wasn't for the First Prince having retrieved all the clones in our bodies so that he could fully focus on attaining the Divine level, we might not have lost so terribly.'

Therefore, he did not appear. Only a voice resonated in the air, sounding increasingly distant.

"Fang Xingjian, it's our loss this time around. But the First Prince will be coming out of seclusion soon. When that time comes, he'll personally come to kill you. You better think about how you're going to take on His Highness' fury when the time comes."

Fang Xingjian sneered and sent his martial will gushing out, "Heng Tianxiao, go back and tell George that he doesn't have to come.

"Even if he attains the Divine level, even if he were to hide in the palace in the future, it won't be long before I head over personally and kill him with my sword."

"Arrogant!"

Leaving this last word, Heng Tianxiao's aura completely disappeared. It looked like he was really gone.

Seeing that Fang Xingjian had actually single-handedly taken on the three great experts, having even killed the Darkness Demon Lord and the Beize Continent's previous Governor, everyone was truly astonished.

Such battle prowess, such abilities... Other than those at the Divine level, probably only those Demigods who had achieved either three or four tiers of perfection could be his match.

Looking at Fang Xingjian who was in the air, holding the two swords, having just killed three great experts, and having forced back the Supreme Chief from The School of Sword Arts with his last words...

Everyone's gazes were filled with great astonishment.

The Ice Palace's Saint looked at Fang Xingjian in a daze, a single thought flashing through her mind, 'A person can only be said to have lived a worthy life when they're able to achieve this much.

'To kill an expert who achieved perfection in specialty seeds, to have learned the strongest Killing technique of The School of Sword Arts' Supreme Chief less than one minute into the battle...

"Sword Master of his generation... He's truly a Sword Master of his generation."

The Illumination Society's Chief said, with a sigh, "... Most likely, Fang Xingjian has no match in sword arts amongst those under the Divine level." He looked at the silhouette in the sky and said calmly, "All of you, keep your eyes wide open and watch this scene carefully.

"This is legend. This is history. All of you are witnessing the beginning of a legend.

"In less than a year, this person will definitely attain the Divine level and conquer the world, invincible. He'll definitely create an unprecedented legend."

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Chapter 462: Search and Transmit

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Up in the sky, Fang Xingjian continued to stay still, motionless.

It was because after this battle, feelings of joy, exhilaration, and excitement surged in his heart.

After a long period of painful training, he was now finally considered to be standing at the peak of experts in the world.

That was with the exception of those Divine level experts who had not shown themselves for many years.

Right now, Fang Xingjian was already equipped with the abilities to fight against the world's top notch experts.

At this moment, his mental cultivation method was circulating at rapid speed in his mind, increasing his level of mastery. He still had a little bit more to go before he would get to level up once again and bring the Universal Sword Dominance Lunisolar mental cultivation method to level 8.

Concurrently, there was now one more set of sword technique in his mind. It was the Astral Obscurity Sword which he had just learned.

With the addition of the Astral Obscurity Sword, his several other sets of sword techniques, including the Zenith Light Sword Formation, the Prodigious Demolition Sword Physique, the Universal Truth Longsword, and the Ether Sword Ripples, were all trembling slightly.

They seemed to be constantly emitting attractive forces, wanting to gather together and turn into a set of world-shaking Killing technique.

However, Fang Xingjian stopped them, saying slowly, "Wait a little. Wait a little more..."

Tyrant's voice rang out in Fang Xingjian's mind, "Fang Xingjian, you must resist the temptation. The first great merger of all your Killing techniques into one at level 29 is extremely important. It'll directly affect the direction of your future sword arts. You must only merge them after you're fully prepared."

Fang Xingjian nodded to indicate that he was aware. Then at the next moment, he took one step forward and appeared before the Illumination Society's Chief in a flash. Before anyone spoke, an extremely sharp martial will gushed into everyone's minds.

"I've saved all of you. If you wish to repay me for this, then give your faction's specialty seeds to me."

Such repayments of debt were only logical and expected. When Fang Xingjian said it out directly, everyone was not particularly accustomed to that. However, the Illumination Society's Chief nodded and said, "Alright. We, the Illumination Society, are indebted to you. You're free to go through all of the manuals we, the Illumination Society, have."

Everyone else also started to echo in agreement. All of them were willing to hand in their factions' methods for condensing specialty seeds.

Having seen Fang Xingjian kill three great experts consecutively and then fight off The School of Sword Arts' Supreme Chief, it was no joke to say that Fang Xingjian's prestige amongst the factions of the Great Western Region was currently soaring.

Furthermore, Fang Xingjian did not request to subjugate them. Instead, he merely wanted to know their methods to condense specialty seeds.

Fang Xingjian nodded, looked at the Illumination Society's Chief, and said, "I'll leave it to you to gather everything together. In a few days' time, I'll send someone to come and collect them."

After saying this, Fang Xingjian did not wait for the others to respond. He had just leaped up and was already appearing in the sky several kilometers away.

At the foot of the mountain, countless people watched as Fang Xingjian gradually turned into a small dot in the horizon, and their eyes filled with feelings of great admiration.

During the following month, news of this battle in the Great Western Region would spread through the entire Empire like a plague, and Fang Xingjian's name could then be said to have truly shocked the entire world.

Peter made his escape at great speed amongst the mountainous region, grovelling in the shadows amidst the forests time and time again. He laid low, keeping himself in hiding as he ran. Right now, his head was completely covered in cold sweat.

'Scary.

'This is too scary.

'How could Fang Xingjian have possibly become so powerful?

'Thankfully, I've been hiding amongst the crowd. If I had stepped forth at the start, then I would probably have been killed by now.'

Recalling how Fang Xingjian had taken on the three great experts single-handedly with immense ferocity and impressiveness... and how even the one-eyed old man had not been his match, Peter's heart trembled.

Just then, Peter suddenly came to a stop. It was because Fang Xingjian was quietly standing right before him. Fang Xingjian was no longer holding the pair of White Bone Swords in his hands. Instead, he held his hands at his back. With his back facing Peter, Fang Xingjian said calmly, "When did you develop the illusion that you'll be able to escape?"

Peter could only feel his heart beating faster and faster as cold sweat dripped continuously from his head. He spoke in a voice which was like that of a howling wild beast, "Fang Xingjian, what do you want?"

"Hildebrand. Tell me where he is. He incited Tynon to attack me and then sent his grandfather to kill me. If I don't chop off his head, my mind won't be at ease," Fang Xingjian said as he looked at his Stats Window which showed his mental cultivation method had just a little bit more left before it would level up.

Peter let out a bitter laugh and said, "Fang Xingjian, do you really want to be so ruthless?"

"As long as you bring me to him, I'll spare your life."

"Really?" Hearing that, Peter asked with his eyes agape. To him, Fang Xingjian was currently the most terrifying character after the First Prince. Peter did not dare to even have the slightest thought of resisting.

Fang Xingjian said calmly, "There's no difference, regardless of whether I kill someone with your insignificant powers. Bring me to Hildebrand and I'll spare your life.

However, if you dare go against me in the future, I won't spare you then either."

Hearing this, Peter quickly said, "Don't worry. You don't have to say more. As long as you spare me this time, I swear that I'll never go against you for all eternity."

What a joke... After witnessing Fang Xingjian's brutalness today, how could Peter possibly still dare to offend him? In Peter's heart, Fang Xingjian had already become someone whom he could never afford to offend in this lifetime.

"However, I only know of his approximate location. He's in a base right now, but that base is hidden very well and I've never really entered it before."

Fang Xingjian nodded. "The approximate location is sufficient. I'll just look for him when I'm there."

Therefore, a few minutes later, Fang Xingjian grabbed Peter and dashed across the sky,heading rapidly toward the location which Peter had pointed out.

The south of the Empire, where the borders of the Eastern Sand Region was located, was filled with various killings due to the constant years of warring with the Sand Country. It was an extremely chaotic place.

There were dauntless tribes, brutal bandits, and regular soldiers who would occasionally assume roles as bandits or robbers. There were even many heretics who came to win over believers.

There were all sorts of killings and chaos, preventing the political and economical situation from developing. Due to the same reason, the place was also the ideal location for certain factions to conduct experiments.

Fang Xingjian looked down at the vast and endless desert, frowned, and asked, "He came here?"

Peter, who was being grabbed by Fang Xingjian from the back, looked at the vast desert before him and said, "He... He should be here. But the desert's too big. Back then, I traveled for very far together with Hildebrand, but he was the only one who was received. I could only follow him till here.

"He said that he has entered one of the First Prince's secret base, but he didn't tell me the exact location and the way to enter."

Looking at the vast desert before him, Fang Xingjian squinted his eyes, "Let's look around."

While Fang Xingjian was at the borders of the Eastern Sand Region, in search of Hildebrand's traces, news of his battle at the Dark Shadow Mountain had already spread and even reached the Great Western City.

Faced with this astonishing news, most people would not believe it when they first heard it.

After all, it had only been slightly more than half a year since Fang Xingjian completed the second transition. For him to have defeated Ye Huang and the Illumination Society's Chief, that was already something they could not imagine. The news continued to say that he had also defeated the Supreme Chief, the Darkness Demon Lord, and the previous Governor of the Beize Continent, who had joined forces. It was simply unbelievable.

However, more and more accounts were given from various witnesses. In addition to those, there were various news reports which seemed very earnest and serious, and the various major factions repeatedly verified the authenticity of the news.

The leaders of countless factions had no choice but to accept the authenticity of these news reports.

Fang Xingjian, the genius who had completed his second transition just half a year ago, had really defeated the Supreme Chief, the Darkness Demon Lord, and the previous Governor of the Governor, the three experts who had joined forces.

As such, countless people came to the understanding that a new legend was going to be born.

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