Though Blood Demon Technique had yet to advance since opening his meridians, the blood mists seemed denser and more expansive, enveloping the five Martin experts within dozens of yards."What sorcery is this?" The brow-scarred cultivator sensed a faint stagnation in his inner force, hampering his energy circulation. The effect was subtle, but concerning.In that moment, Terry Martin also dove from the void straight for Ethan, as Kenneth Martin split off, swooping down with a twisted grin. Amanda immediately fled far from the coming battle, watching anxiously from a rooftop hundreds of yards away."Villain! There's nowhere for you to run now!" she shrieked vengefully. In a blink, Ethan felt a fierce, freezing blade energy cleaving toward his back as Terry closed the hundred-yard gap between them.With his clones depleted for now, facing seven Bone Sacrifice masters alone weighed heavily on Ethan. He hesitated no longer, drawing out the Azure Dragon Shard.Whoosh. Twisting aside, Ethan

One month later.Heavenly State, Eternal Waters County.Situated in the north of Heavenly State bordering the Extreme North Icefield, Eternal Waters County was a mid-sized region.Unlike its typical tranquility, today the county bustled with activity as countless cultivators and mortals from all over flooded in, converging before an elegant manor on the northern edge.Occupying about a square mile, the manor was nestled against the mountains with pavilions and gardens exuding refined taste. The faint aroma of medicine mingled with the soothing tones of a zither, immediately imparting a sense of serenity to visitors.With the gates thrown open, people steadily filed in until the manor grounds overflowed, the line extending beyond the high walls. Most were youths aged fifteen to twenty, male and female, with nary a Swords Sect disciple among them.It was common knowledge that today was the day Grandmaster Alchemist Stone Three would take on a named disciple. Though eager to curry favor,

Blood trickled from the corner of Ethan's mouth, the vivid red imprint of the slap standing out starkly on his left cheek.He was stunned, having never been struck in his life. The saying went that one should not hit the face, yet this man had crossed even that line.Licking the blood from his lips, Ethan repeated, "Junior comes seeking medicine!" Perhaps surprised at Ethan's stoic persistence, the black-robed man paused before scoffing, "You have fortitude, I'll grant you that. But you think such antics will sway me?"Ethan said nothing, back ramrod straight as he silently circulated his energy, rooting himself firmly in place with a weight increasing art. This time, he absolutely would not let the man eject him again!"Defeat me, and I'll relay your request," the man remarked with interest.Ethan was silent for a moment before continuing hoarsely, "Junior comes to seek medi—"A flash of light cut him off as the man's hand blurred through the air, severing Ethan's left arm in one cl

Months ago, when Jasmine's blue bloodline erupted, slaughtering all the cultivators of Swords Sect and even the wandering cultivators who had come out from the mountains, both Jasmine and Ethan forgot that there was still one Bone Sacrifice cultivator who had noticed them but had not witnessed Jasmine's bloodline eruption."Senior, I have discovered the madman who provoked Swords Sect months ago!" the youth reported."Oh?" The white-browed elder raised an eyebrow. "Where is this person? To actually dare provoke my Swords Sect!""He is at Stone Three's residence in the northern part of Eternal Waters County! I saw him seeking medicine in front of Master Stone Three's residence half a month ago!" the youth said."Stone Three?" The white-browed elder's expression changed as he murmured in contemplation. After a moment, he took out a shimmering silver soft armor from his ring and tossed it to the young man. "This is for you. You need not worry about this matter anymore."With just a piece

The hoarse yet penetrating shout echoed through the air, reaching not only Ethan but also the remaining eighteen Swords Sect cultivators at the entrance of Extreme North Icefield, the four Swords Sect Bone Sacrifice cultivators in the void, and even cultivators within a radius of thousands of miles."White Brow Steward is here?" In the void, the cultivator with triangular eyes was overjoyed."Yes! That's definitely White Brow Steward's voice. I didn't expect him to arrive so quickly!" Another Bone Sacrifice cultivator also looked delighted....In a street district thousands of miles away in the county city."Insolence! How dare you kill my Swords Sect's people!" This furious roar boomed through the void like thunder in broad daylight, heard by countless people below."Who is it? To actually dare kill Swords Sect cultivators!""No one has dared to challenge Swords Sect's prestige in so many years.""It seems to be Swords Sect's White Brow Steward... To even alert him, this person is c