2024-12-21 09:46:05Hearing the words of the Fire Spirit, Yuan Bei, who was in the middle of his attack, momentarily lost focus.
"What did you just say? Weren’t you the one who wanted me to master the techniques left by others?!"Receiving no response from the Fire Spirit, Yuan Bei regained his focus to face the black-horned tiger before him. His flexible movements, perfectly timed strikes, and seamless tempo were mesmerizing, but the tiger did not feel admiration—it felt fear, knowing the flaming sword could pierce its body at any moment.
Sriiing!
The tiger’s claws clashed with the flaming sword, producing a sharp, piercing sound. Yuan Bei spun his body, rolling forward, and slashed at the tiger’s leap with precision.Slaaaash!
Groaaaarh! The tiger roared in shock as its front legs were severed from its body. Its footing faltered, and it collapsed, letting out weak growls toward Yuan Bei.Slaaaaash!
"Click, click, click! Your way of killing the tiger is quite brutal..." The Fire Spirit remarked to Yuan Bei.With a faint smile, Yuan Bei, determined to grow stronger, replied, "If I am not brutal, how else will I survive? This cruelty is something I’ve learned since I was a child."
"Your words ring true. In the world of cultivators, cruelty is the only way to survive. The strong trample the weak—it is the law of cultivation itself. But I suspect you’ve endured many bitter experiences in your life?" the Fire Spirit said before emerging from Yuan Bei’s body.
"Your guess is not wrong. If my parents hadn’t left me a message to survive, I would have ended it all... But now, my meridians have healed. Thank you." Yuan Bei knelt before the Fire Spirit, whose voice carried the tone of a woman. His action clearly startled the spirit.
"Don’t kneel before me... We were destined to meet, and besides, you are my new master!"
"So?"
The Fire Spirit then explained in detail about the former wielder of the Heart of the Dragon Flame. Yuan Bei understood everything but immediately asked, "So I must also bear this heavy burden?"
"Yes... My former master foresaw the arrival of a great storm. That’s why he sealed me in the ancient stone you destroyed."
"Master, now that you know me, allow me, Cai Lin, to pay my respects to my new master..."
Yuan Bei shook his head and said, "Cai Lin, the word ‘master’ is too formal for me. Let’s be friends and companions. Let’s share our joys and sorrows together. That’s far more meaningful than the enslaving term ‘master.’"
"Friends and companions..." Cai Lin’s voice trailed off, and then her flaming form transformed into a young girl with striking beauty.
Startled, awed, and mesmerized, Yuan Bei couldn’t help but stare at Cai Lin, who now appeared puzzled.
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
"No, no... I’m just speechless. For the first time, I’ve finally gained a friend and a companion!" Yuan Bei quickly replied.
Their conversation continued until Yuan Bei, realizing he had been in the forest for over a month, decided to return to Cenayang Village.
Five hours later.
Thump!
Yuan Bei’s heart seemed to stop. His eyes turned blank as he saw enormous flames consuming Cenayang Village.
"W-what happened?!" he stammered, his trembling body stepping forward.
The scent of burning flesh filled the air, but without hesitation, Yuan Bei continued walking toward a small house where an old woman lay motionless, a sword embedded in her body.
"Gr-grandmother..."
Rushing over to check the condition of Grandma Bing, who had cared for him since childhood, Yuan Bei, panicking, cried out, "Grandma, what happened? Why are all the villagers dead? And this wound—what really happened?"
"Uhuuk!" Grandma Bing stirred slightly, her breath faint. With her last strength, she pointed toward Yuan Bei’s body.
"GRANDMA!"
"I understand your grief, Bei, but look at the masked man who lies dead beside you. At least you can uncover the perpetrator behind the destruction of your village..." In Yuan Bei’s subconscious, Cai Lin, who witnessed the scene, provided a hint.
Snapping back, Yuan Bei turned his gaze toward the man Cai Lin referred to. His eyes widened in shock as he recognized the tattoo etched on the man’s arm.
"This tattoo..."
"Do you recognize it?" Cai Lin asked.
Yuan Bei said nothing but whispered to himself, the seeds of vengeance from his past growing once more within his heart.
"Twelve years have passed, and yet you’ve returned... Back then, you stole my happiness. Now you’ve taken the one who cared for me since I was a child. I, YUAN BEI, SWEAR TO DESTROY EVERY CULTIVATOR WHO BEARS THIS TATTOO!"
Swuuuuung!
Suddenly, the sky trembled violently. Dark clouds gathered above Cenayang Village, accompanied by streaks of lightning that crackled and flashed, reflecting the rage and thirst for vengeance swelling in Yuan Bei’s heart.
"Even the heavens seem to respond to Bei’s oath. It seems the Last Dragon Emperor will truly rise through him..." Cai Lin murmured, her tone laced with awe.
Such celestial phenomena were rare and typically only occurred during battles between powerful cultivators.
"Cai Lin... tell me, how can I become stronger than I am now?" Yuan Bei spoke in his mind, his determination unshaken.
Cai Lin replied without hesitation, "Bei, you need to hunt far more demon beasts than the ones in the previous forest. Do you know of such a place?"
Yuan Bei fell silent. He had no idea which forest Cai Lin was referring to. Resolutely, he buried his grandmother’s body, along with the villagers whose remains were still intact.
One day later.
Clenching his fists tightly, Yuan Bei finally responded to Cai Lin with resolve, "We’re going to Shang City... I’ve spent too much time in Cenayang Village. Other than the forest I was in, I know of no place with many demon beasts."
"Very well, I’ll follow your decision..."
After paying his final respects, Yuan Bei embarked on his journey. While utilizing the body-lightening technique, he pondered the art of deploying a killer formation. Curious, he questioned Cai Lin.
"By the way, why can’t I use killer formations yet?"
"Killer formations aren’t ordinary, Bei. Considering you’ve lived in such a remote area, it’s likely only a handful of powerful cultivators know how to use them. First, focus on improving your cultivation and mastering the basic knowledge. Once the time comes, I’ll teach you myself!"
Yuan Bei nodded, continuing to use his body-lightening technique. His mind, however, wandered back to Bing’s last moments, specifically when she pointed at his body.
"Bei, do you want to ask me something else?" Sensing his unsettled thoughts, Cai Lin resumed their conversation.
"Yes, do you know why Grandma Bing didn’t speak and instead pointed at my body?"
Cai Lin fell silent for a moment before answering through Yuan Bei’s thoughts.
"Perhaps the attack was because of you. Or maybe those mysterious people wanted something from you, like an artifact left by your parents, or something else?"
"Do you mean something like this?"
Yuan Bei revealed a small jade pendant given to him by his mother during his childhood. The sight of the pendant, etched with a moon, made Cai Lin gasp.
"Wait! Let me see that!"
A fiery figure of the beautiful girl emerged from Yuan Bei’s body. Upon examining the pendant in his hand, Cai Lin’s eyes widened in disbelief as she muttered, "The Moon Palace!"
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Yuan Bei stared at the middle-aged man in front of him with sharp eyes. He then responded to the question in a flat tone."I did it because he made a mistake against me...""A mistake? In this city, I make the rules… Since when does a young cultivator dare to act so recklessly here? And you even dared to injure my son's wrist!"Yuan Bei's face turned red with anger. The hatred and resentment that had consumed him after discovering the mastermind behind the destruction of Cenayang Village only fueled his frustration even more."So, what do you want to do about it?""Break both of your hands and leave this city immediately!""Father, isn't that too lenient?! Wouldn't it be better if you broke both his arms and legs instead?!" Qing Tian's demands became even more outrageous."Hmph! Do you even have the power to do that?"Uninterested in engaging with them, Yuan Bei prepared to use his Qi wings to leave the city. However, before he could take off, Qing Lao suddenly leaped toward him using
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"So, do you consider my life as nothing more than a wolf’s stepping stone?"Swuuuuuush!Qing Tian leaped forward. Without hesitation, he launched a fierce attack, his fist hurtling towards his opponent.Seeing the incoming strike, Yuan Bei casually shifted his body to the side. With ease, he caught Qing Tian’s fist in the palm of his hand.Kraaaaaaack!Qing Tian's eyes widened in shock as he felt the bones in his arm snap when Yuan Bei twisted it clockwise."Y-you broke my arm…" Qing Tian staggered backward, his face turning red with a mix of pain and frustration."Next time, don’t act recklessly if your skills aren’t enough." Yuan Bei spoke coldly before turning away, leaving Qing Tian behind as he made his way toward the grand Information Tower.The surrounding cultivators who had witnessed the brief confrontation murmured among themselves."It wasn’t Qing Tian who was reckless, but that young man… Offending Qing Tian in Black Rain City might bring serious trouble upon him.""True,
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Flashback.When Yuan Bei was just five years old, on his birthday, a great tragedy befell his family. A group of people suddenly came and destroyed their modest home.At the same time, both his parents were killed by a technique eerily similar to the one Bai Chen was now using."Bei, what are you thinking?! Your opponent’s technique isn’t ordinary!" Cai Lin quickly reminded Yuan Bei.Snapping out of his thoughts, Yuan Bei realized too late that the lightning attack was already upon him. He hastily created a shield using his fire element.Craaaaack! Boom!Although he managed to block it, the stream of lightning energy kept surging forward. Bai Chen, seeing his opponent struggling to withstand the attack, smirked faintly and said,"Do you think you can stop it? Tch! Why bother watching someone who’s about to die? I’d rather…"He paused mid-sentence and turned around, now gazing passionately at Ling Ying’s figure. Slowly, he began walking toward her, licking his lips as he went.But in t
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"Although he was only pushed back a few steps, this was enough to prove that the young man in front of me must have obtained unimaginable fortune. With such terrifying growth, I cannot afford to let him become my enemy in the future!" Bai Chen muttered to himself before quickly dashing toward Yuan Bei, forming a sword of lightning elements from within his body.Observing Bai Chen's movements, Yuan Bei swiftly summoned a sword of flame elements. Instantly, the two elemental swords clashed with each other.The resulting energy fluctuations filled the air, but both combatants pulled back their swords and began engaging in an intense exchange of sword techniques. The graceful yet lethal movements displayed by Yuan Bei left Bai Chen in awe. For a moment, he admired the beauty of Yuan Bei's swordsmanship. However, he quickly snapped out of it, realizing the danger in underestimating his opponent."Damn it, I let myself be mesmerized by his sword technique..." Feeling cornered by Yuan Bei's
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Cai Lin emerged from Yuan Bei’s body, nodding her head slightly before flicking his forehead with her finger."Ouch!""You really worried me. That killing formation is no joke. It’s a good thing your dragon soul didn’t shatter, considering how strong it is. Be more careful next time—every extensive use of the soul in creating a formation always reflects its destructive power. You’re not yet accustomed to it, so train yourself to become proficient."Yuan Bei nodded, then resumed practicing the Divine Slayer Palm Formation under Cai Lin's guidance. This time, he didn’t repeat his previous mistakes. By nightfall, he had improved significantly."Restore your Qi energy, then begin cultivating by absorbing the Sky Demon Crystal."Over the next six months, Yuan Bei delved into rigorous cultivation training. Finally, he opened his eyes, a wide smile forming on his face."A Level Five Spirit Core Realm?"Swuuuuuung!A powerful surge of energy emanated from his body, creating fierce winds aroun
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"When did you awaken?" Yuan Bei asked the voice in his mind."I'll answer that later. For now, step away from where you're standing," the voice warned. Without hesitation, Yuan Bei quickly created a safe distance from the altar where the Sky Demon Crystal resided.Swuuuuuuung!As expected, the warning was no trivial matter. The ancient altar holding the Sky Demon Crystal began to tremble, and a barrier of energy resembling a thick mist formed around it, radiating immense power."I woke up the moment you started cultivating... Bei, the treasure before you is enough to push you to a realm beyond anything you've ever imagined. Now, look—the Sky Demon Crystal is reacting," the voice, Cai Lin, explained.Yuan Bei turned his gaze back toward the altar, surrounded by hundreds of demonic beasts at levels six and seven. He quickly realized their cultivation energy was being absorbed into the crystal. Cai Lin elaborated that this forest might be under the control of someone from a mysterious De
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"Hmmmp!" Yuan Bei snorted in frustration, stomping his foot on the ground. A sudden surge of energy rippled through the air.Knowing that even a seventh-level demon beast like the giant white ape struggled against the pack of blood-fanged wolves, Yuan Bei stretched both arms, preparing for battle.Swuuuush!A flaming sword materialized in his hand. Just as the weapon took shape, one of the wolves leaped at him, its claws aiming for Yuan Bei's back."You dare try to wound me?"Sriiiiiiiiing!Spinning around swiftly, Yuan Bei blocked the incoming claw strike with his flaming sword. Without hesitation, he unleashed a flurry of attacks aimed at the wolf's lower body.Slaaaaash! Swoooooooosh!The sword embedded itself in the wolf, and a split second later, flames erupted from the blade, consuming the beast entirely. Within moments, it was reduced to ash."The Heavenly Flame truly is remarkable... No matter how tough the body, as long as these flames burn it, it will turn to dust!"Auuuuuuu
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In an ancient cave long abandoned by its owner, Yuan Bei, now feeling secure, began to circulate his spiritual awareness. A short while later, once assured of his safety, Yuan Bei could only mutter and vow to himself."Bai Chen, you will pay for these wounds with your life! Just wait—I will train here for a while. When the time comes, I hope you still crave the treasures within my body!"Sitting in a meditative posture, Yuan Bei immediately began healing his internal injuries as quickly as possible. Beyond the fear of Bai Chen finding him, he had also entered the deepest part of the Enchanted Forest, a place where true danger might be silently watching him from afar.After a full day of recovery, Yuan Bei opened his eyes, letting out a long sigh. He muttered, "Although the injuries he inflicted can't be fully healed in such a short time, at least I can still fight for a long period... This time, the risk I took might have been reckless." Shaking his head, Yuan Bei exited the depths of
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Yuan Bei hesitated for a moment, then without delay, approached the middle-aged man in front of him who was watching him intently. He had already put his clothes back on."Young man, what is your name?"Feeling wary since he didn’t recognize the middle-aged man standing before him, Yuan Bei stayed on guard. The man then began to introduce himself."I am Bai Chen, an elder of the Spirit Sword Sect... Now that I’ve introduced myself, how about you reveal your identity?""A Spirit Sword Sect elder?" Yuan Bei thought to himself, pretending to lower his guard. Realizing he couldn’t discern the man’s cultivation level, Yuan Bei quickly showed his respect."Senior... I’m merely a wandering traveler seeking fortune in this place... I’ll take my leave now.""A mere wandering traveler? You possess the Dragon Seal and unique blood that not everyone has. How could you call yourself a mere traveler? Young man, your lies are still too shallow. Do you think you can hide your identity from me?" The mi
