Eternal Sacred King 11 to 15

 Chapter 11: Massacre

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The two sides fell into a stalemate. Anyone could tell that Lee Xiangtong was in a state of confusion and did not know what to do.

Lee Xiangtong looked toward her brother, Lee Yuanmao automatically, wanting to seek help from him.

Lee Yuanmao was about to say something when there was a drastic change in his expression. There was terror and fear in his eyes.

Lee Xiangtong’s heart plummeted at the sight of Lee Yuanmao’s odd expression. She exerted force in her dagger, wanting to slice Su Xiaoning’s throat.

“You have no chance anymore.”

This was the last sentence that Lee Xiangtong heard.

Lee Xiangtong felt that someone had a death grip on her wrist. It was close to being squashed to pieces. She had no idea since when Su Zimo had reached her side.

That was a pair of cold and murderous eyes, causing palpitations to whoever who saw it!

Bang!

Lee Xiangtong was sent flying into the air by Su Zimo’s kick. She was already dead when she was mid-air.

The turn of events was so fast that no one had time to react.

When Lee Xiangtong glanced sideways at her brother, Su Zimo had already exerted force in his fingers, squashing Lee Xing’s throat, and executed Plow Heaven Stride to come next to Lee Xiangtong, saving Su Xiaoning from her.

Lee Yuanmao was scared stiff.

This was supposed to be an ambush on the two brothers of the Su family. They were very sure of success. But in the blink of an eye, among the three late-stage Connate Experts, one died and one was injured, Zeng Yao was the only one left.

Su Xiaoning trembled slightly. She sobbed as she stared at Su Zimo. There was fear, panic and a distant look in her eyes.

Su Zimo’s eyes turned soft, a smile on his face. He tore a piece of cloth from his clothes and covered Su Xiaonings eyes gently.

He turned the cloth for a few rounds before he tied them together.

“Don’t be afraid, I will bring you home.”

Su Zimo spoke softly in his sister’s ears.

Zeng Yao witnessed the scene. He was not in a hurry to attack, instead he felt more assured.

If Su Zimo chose to fight his way out, Zeng Yao believed that no one would be able to stop him including the hundreds of Postnatal Experts at the courtyard.

After which, Zeng Yao would return to Cang Lang City as soon as possible, leaving Ping Yang Town with his family, so that Su Zimo could not take revenge on him.

But right now, seeing how Su Zimo highly valued Su Xiaoning, his chances of escaping here alive was smaller.

To Su Zimo, Su Xiaoning was his burden and weakness!

“Everyone, don’t panic. He has been injured by me just now. He won’t be able to hold out for long. Let’s all target the lady!” Zeng Yao sneered.

Everyone present had years of experience in the pugilistic society. They knew right away what Zeng Yao meant by saying that.

In fact, the injury at the area under Su Zimo’s rib was not as serious as what other people imagined.

If Su Zimo looked at the wound, he would be shocked to discover that the muscles around the wound had hardened and he had stopped bleeding.

Body Petrification would not only strengthen Su Zimo’s defense, it was also effective to stop bleeding and conserving one’s energy!

“Attack!”

Zeng Yao shouted and everyone roared in return, charging forward.

Su Zimo protected Su Xiaoning in his embrace, exposing his back to all the pugilistic experts.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

There was the smell of blood in the air, with flying arms and limbs everywhere. The sabers and swords were broken to pieces, scattered all over the ground.

Mountain Reliance!

He released all his power at one go, executing the powerful killing style of the Tri Rock Bear Style!

Everyone who was blocking Su Zimo from behind was sent flying. Some of them were scattered into pieces instantly!

There was a path streaked by blood in the chaos.

Although Su Zimo cultivated The Mystic Classic of the Twelve Demon Kings of the Great Wilderness for half a year, and he only practiced the first section, the power and strength of his flesh had already reached an unimaginable level.

Although he stood at the same spot, ordinary Postnatal and Connate Experts were unable to injure him!

The reason why Zeng Yao was able to hurt Su Zimo was because of the Thunderbolt Saber in his hands.

With the impact and power of Mountain Reliance, Postnatal Experts became completely useless in front of him!

Su Zimo stopped for a second after knocking people away for more than ten feet.

More than ten Connate Experts led by Zeng Yao followed him around. They had arrived right in front of Su Zimo. They had swords and sabers ready, there were glint and flash of cold steel everywhere, dazzling and glaring.

The most important thing was that the swords and sabers were all directed at Su Xiaoning.

Su Zimo only had one pair of hands, he was unable to block the advancing weapons from more than ten experts.

There was a vicious glare in Su Zimo’s eyes. He changed his stance, with his back facing the experts, protecting Su Xiaoning as he tried to fight his way out. He executed Ground-rupturing Palm with his left hand while his right hand executed the killing technique of Bovine-tongued Saber.

Poof!

No one was spared with the use of his Ground-rupturing Palm.

Su Zimo’s right hand might seem soft, however, as he waved his hands in the air, more than ten weapons were shattered to pieces, scattering all over the ground.

Su Zimo looked domineering and imposing. He was like a man-eating beast. He was too aggressive and powerful.

Pierce him!

Su Zimo staggered, uttering a small sound. There was blood on his back.

Although the Connate Experts were unable to hurt Su Zimo, Zeng Yao made use of the chance to make a slash on Su Zimo’s back. The wound was more than one foot long, it was gruesome and hideous.

Su Xiaoning’s eyes might have been covered, but she could sense what was going on.

“Brother, you should leave. Don’t bother about me.” Su Xiaoning sobbed.

Su Zimo clenched his teeth, a murderous gleam in his eyes as he said coldly, “Everyone who stop me shall die!”

Bang!

Su Zimo executed Plow Heaven Stride. He exerted strength in his legs and there were two chasms on the ground, gravel flying everywhere.

The gravel contained the force of Plow Heaven Stride as well. When the gravel hit onto the people in the crowd, it would cause a huge destruction. Many of the broken weapons were being kicked into the crowd by Su Zimo.

In a blink of an eye, Su Zimo had dashed to the surrounding wall of the courtyard of Zhao family’s residence.

Along the way, Su Zimo sustained two more wounds on his body.

One of them was in the middle of his back. It was a close shave. If it was a few inches closer, Su Zimo would have died.

Su Zimo finally appreciated the power of Body Tempering Sutra, He gradually understood the benefits of soaking in the dark liquid for the past three months.

If it was someone else, they would be exhausted from the loss of blood.

However, Su Zimo’s wounds were not as serious as it seemed. Every wound had began to harden and he did not lose a lot of blood from it.

Of course, if Su Zimo was able to achieve initial success at Body Petrification, the Thunderbolt Saber that Zeng Yao had would not be able to hurt him!

Su Zimo protected Su Xiaoning by standing in front of her, they leaned against the wall, facing the crowd. His green robe was torn and tattered and stained with blood. He swept his gaze over the crowd. There was a burning and murderous glitter in his eyes. He was fearless.

The crowd could tell Su Zimo’s intention from his position.

Su Xiaoning stood with her back facing the wall. Su Zimo no longer had to worry about the enemies attacking her from the back and was able to launch an aggressive attack on the enemies.

As long as Su Zimo remained standing, no one could hurt Su Xiaoning!

“He won’t be able to last for long. Kill him!”

Zeng Yao gave a loud shout and launched his attack.

Su Zimo squinted his eyes, fixing his gaze on Zeng Yao.

Zeng Yao was the only one among the crowd who posed a threat to him. To be exact, it was his Thunderbolt Saber that was able to threaten him.

Swish!

The long saber broke through the crowd, it was a fearsome sight. Su Zimo was oblivious to all the other weapons. He stretched his palm and held the Thunderbolt Saber. Wrap, hit, pull!

Zeng Yao’s countenance changed. He yelled before the Thunderbolt Saber was grabbed away from him.

If other weapons were being shrouded by the power of Bovine-tongued Saber, they would have shattered to pieces. But Thunderbolt Saber was still intact and it landed in Su Zimo’s hands.

Su Zimo grabbed the saber with the back hand, waving it around, blocking the advancing weapons.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

All the advancing weapons were cut into two pieces by Thunderbolt Saber.

“Good saber!”

Su Zimo laughed loudly. He took a big stride forward, swinging the saber at Tang Mingjun who lunged toward him.

Tang Mingjun’s pupil constricted, there was no way to dodge.

Blades of light flashed. Tang Mingjun was cut into two pieces by Su Zimo, blood spewing everywhere.

Su Zimo did not know any saber techniques, but the Body Tempering Sutra was meant to cultivate one’s body.

If his body was powerful and fast enough, although he did not know of any proper strokes, he would be able to cause great damage.

After striking with the saber, Su Zimo returned to his spot right away, guarding Su Xiaoning.

Zeng Yao lost his Thunderbolt Saber, but there were still hundreds of people advancing on Su Zimo. However, they could not pose any threat to him.

The situation had changed subtly.

No matter how the crowd attacked Su Zimo, they could not hurt him at all. Whenever Su Zimo had the chance, he would take the initiative to attack and kill one or two people.

Su Zimo was invincible when he had no weapons. Now that he had Thunderbolt Saber with him, his power was redoubled.

The people who besieged Su Zimo gradually reduced. Initially, there were a dozen Connate Experts, but right now only four of them were trying their best to hold off Su Zimo’s attack.

The reason why they did not retreat was because they hoped that Su Zimo would be drained of his energy eventually. After all, one would not have endless amounts of energy.

Moreover, everyone had witnessed it for themselves that Su Zimo had several wounds on his body.

This fight had lasted for nearly four hours. If it was someone else, given that he had several wounds on his back, and he had been engaging in intense brawls, he would have died from excessive blood loss.

But Su Zimo did not seem the least exhausted.

All along, Su Zimo had a ferocious gleam in his eyes. Even after engaging in the fight for four long hours, his gaze seemed to be burning and he was stronger after more fights.

Not knowing how long had passed, Su Zimo held Su Xiaoning’s hands after chopping yet another man. Together they advanced toward the crowd slowly, looking awe-inspiring.

While Su Zimo advanced, Zeng Yao and the rest retreated step by step, fear and terror evident in their eyes.

All of a sudden, the crowd realized that the predators had become the prey.

Su Zimo lowered his head, looking at the long saber that was still dripping with blood, saying softly, “All of you shall not leave today.”

Chapter 12: Night Conversation

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The ground shook turbulently; thunderous sounds of hooves could be heard.

Under the sunset, a group of steel-armored cavalry armed with long spears charged into Ping Yang Town ferociously. The leader was Liu Yu, the guard of the Su residence.

“Hurry, hurry!”

Liu Yu urged the army constantly, his forehead perspiring and his expression full of anxiety.

It had been three hours since Su Zimo left the Su residence. At the moment, even the calm and collected Uncle Zheng revealed great worries in his eyes.

“Mmm?”

Liu Yu’s gaze focused on a few people nearby with ghastly pale faces fleeing in panic towards his direction. They seemed to be terrified.

“These few people are the guards of the Zhao family!” A murderous intent rose in Liu Yu’s heart immediately. He wanted to order his troops to surround them.

Uncle Zheng suddenly said, “Don’t bother about them. Go to the Zhao residence to save people first!”

From the moment that they entered the Ping Yang Town and made their way to the Zhao residence, Uncle Zheng and the others saw about a dozen pugilistic experts. All of them were dashing out of the place desperately, looking panic-stricken.

“What is going on?”

Uncle Zheng and Liu Yu felt very uneasy.

Not long after, Uncle Zheng and Liu Yu led the hundreds of cavalry to the doors of the Zhao residence. Just as they were about to break in, the doors of the Zhao residence suddenly opened.

A man and a woman stepped out of it.

The young girl’s eyes were covered with a few layers of cloth strips that had been splattered with drops of blood. Her thin face looked ghastly pale and her delicate frame quivering. She looked so pitiful that one could not help but sympathize with her.

The man’s clothes were torn, tattered and badly stained with fresh, red blood. He was carrying a long blood-stained knife in his left hand and holding onto the girl with his right hand, slowly making his way out of the doors of the Zhao residence.

Everyone’s gaze inadvertently drifted across this pair of man and woman to the courtyard of the Zhao residence.

It was a creepy scene that one would not forget for life.

In the courtyard, dead bodies were scattered all over the ground. Scarlet blood was flowing quietly in between the cracks of the stones. Some people’s bodies had been split into half, some of their skulls shattered into pieces and some of the heads and bodies separated with broken limbs twitching.

The deathly aura was pervasive. Smell of blood filled the air!

This was simply a terrifying and sinister place of eternal hell!

The man was drenched in blood. Carrying a long knife, he looked like a slayer who had just emerged from hell.

Nevertheless, his gaze was still bright and clear. When the afterglow of the sunset landed on the exquisite and youthful face of that man, it cast a vague and mysterious glow on it.

There was pin-drop silence among the hundreds of cavalry!

Seemingly suppressed by an invisible and imposing aura, even the fierce horses beneath them lowered their heads and kept quiet out of fear.

To everyone, the Su Zimo at this moment was both strange and familiar.

Su Xiaoning seemed to have sensed something. She could not help but tear off the strips of cloth covering her eyes and turned towards the courtyard of the Zhao residence.

Su Zimo reached out his palm and blocked her sight. He said gently, “Don’t look. Go home and rest. Forget about today’s matter.”

“Uncle Zheng, Uncle Liu, send Xiaoning back to the residence.” Su Zimo sounded very calm but, somehow, everyone present felt very nervous.

Uncle Zheng nodded and Liu Yu immediately went forward to help Xiaoning onto the horse. He then personally escorted her back to the Su residence.

After watching Liu Yu and the group leave, Su Zimo strode off gradually. His strides were heavy, leaving a long trail of bloody footprints. It was a ghastly and horrifying sight.

“Second Young Master, you... ”

With his back facing everyone, Su Zimo waved his hands and said, “Don’t follow me.”

The hundreds of cavalry did not move. No one dared to question or oppose him.

It was only until when Su Zimo’s figure disappeared at the end of the long street that everyone heaved out a long sigh of relief.

Facing this seemingly frail-looking second young master of the Su family, these warriors who had experienced gutsy massacres actually felt overwhelmed by him.

“Mr Zheng, it seems that most of the people inside are dead. There are a dozen of Connate Experts and also the family masters of both the Zhao and the Lee family!” Yu Chihuo ran out from the courtyard of the Zhao family and said in a low voice.

There was a commotion.

At the sight of the horrible scene in the courtyard of the Zhao family, everyone was already mentally prepared. However, no one expected a dozen Connate Experts to lose their lives in this place in just half a day!

Most importantly, the family masters of both the Zhao family and Lee family were dead. In addition, hundreds of pugilistic experts had been killed. It meant that these two big family clans had technically been eliminated from Ping Yang Town.

Did second young master kill all these people?

This was a doubt in everyone’s heart.

Yu Chihuo frowned and said, “Mr Zheng, from what I understand from young master and Liu Yu, second young master could barely compete with early-stage Connate Expert three months ago. Why did he become so scary after three months?”

Mr Zheng looked perplexed. He sighed. “We have been guarding some secrets and refusing to talk about them. Our second young master... I’m afraid he also has many secrets.”

...

Su Zimo returned to his own mansion. His face revealed a deep fatigue the moment that he closed the door.

He did not lose a lot of blood from the few wounds on his body. However, the pain was still unbearable. Furthermore, Su Zimo had been killing continuously for three hours without a moment of rest. The muscles all over his body were already sore and swollen.

Su Zimo sat down for a while to rest before entering the cultivation field.

After half a year, Su Zimo realized that he had inadvertently became very reliant on the cultivation field. He had the feelings of homecoming when he was back.

Die Yue remained seated on the green stone with a cold and indifferent expression. She did not even look at Su Zimo.

However, no one had any idea of when the wooden barrel had been filled with a pitch dark medicinal liquid that was emitting a faint medicinal scent.

Su Zimo conveniently threw the Thunderbolt Saber aside. He dragged his heavy body and climbed into the barrel. He could feel the icy cold medicinal liquid but his heart was warm.

Su Zimo fell asleep unknowingly.

During the past six months of cultivation, the Body Tempering breathing method had already become his habit. Even in his sleep, Su Zimo could still cultivate and absorb the essence of the medicinal liquid to harden and refine his skin and flesh.

The killings this time had made Su Zimo experience the crux of Body Petrification.

If Su Zimo was conscious, he would be shocked to discover that the wounds on his body were healing at a rate that was visible to the naked eye.

The reasons were twofold. First, his body had a strong regeneration ability after cultivating the Body Tempering sutra. Second, it was due to the boundless essence that originated from the medicinal liquid.

The first absorption was much faster than usual!

Su Zimo woke up only after three hours of sleep. All of his previous fatigue had been swept away and he was full of vigor and energy.

Su Zimo felt something was different. He touched the wounds incurred today but did not feel any scars. There was only skin that was as smooth and fine as jade!

“Such powerful healing ability!” Su Zimo was secretly astonished.

Simultaneously, an idea flashed across Su Zimo’s mind. He mentally cultivated the Body Petrification quietly.

Su Zimo could clearly feel the tightening of his muscles instantly. Every inch of his flesh was squeezed together without any gap. They were as hard and firm as a rock.

“This is also considered a blessing in disguise.”

Su Zimo secretly thought and said. “Without the trigger of these external injuries, it is most likely very difficult to understand the profound meaning of Body Petrification in such a short time.”

Su Zimo got up and said to Die Yue, “I’m going out.”

Die Yue did not seem to have heard him. She seemed to be resting with her eyes closed.

Su Zimo walked out of the cultivation field, returned to his mansion and changed into a green robe. He headed to the Su residence directly.

Su Zimo had pent-up frustrations in his heart regarding today’s matter. However, it was not targeted at the Zhao family and Lee family. Instead, it was targeted at the Su family and his older brother Su Hong.

At this moment, the night was pitch dark and the streets were isolated. Su Zimo used the Plow Heaven Stride and dashed ahead crazily. Soon after, he arrived at the Su residence.

The doors of the Su family were not tightly shut. Instead, it was wide open.

Su Zimo pondered for a while before heading to Uncle Zheng’s living quarters.

The courtyard was not big. There was a round stone table in the middle of it. Uncle Zheng was just sitting there. He seemed to have waited for a long time.

“Second young master, you eventually still came.” Uncle Zheng was a little emotional.

Su Zimo sat beside the stone table and looked into both the eyes of Uncle Zheng. He said in a deep voice, “Since you know the intent of my visit, is Uncle Zheng still going to keep it from me?”

Uncle Zheng bitterly smiled and shook his head.

“Since a young age, older brother forbade us from learning martial arts. He sent me away to study and forbade us from intervening in the family business... There are too many things. Older brother had intentionally or unintentionally distanced Xiaoning and me from the Su family. Xiaoning is simple and innocent and doesn’t sense it. But I have long noticed this.”

Su Zimo said softly, “If Xiaoning had learned martial arts since she was a child, today’s matter might not have happened. I can tell that those people behind Uncle Zheng today are all Postnatal Experts who had been through countless fights and battles. Since our family clan has such strength and power, why didn’t we reveal them earlier? What business is older brother into? Is he only selling horses? Why did he go to the Country of Yan and not Country of Da Qi to do business?”

Uncle Zheng looked like he was in a difficult position. He wanted to say something but held back his tongue.

The two faced each other in silence. The atmosphere was becoming increasingly stifling.

Su Zimo’s words were startling when he spoke suddenly, “Were my parents murdered by someone?”

Uncle Zheng’s countenance suddenly changed. However, it reverted to normal in the next moment.

“Uncle Zheng, Zimo is not the once frail and weak scholar. I believe you have also seen it yourself. What exactly is the Su family afraid of? Who is the Su family’s enemy? Tell me!” Su Zimo held onto Uncle Zheng’s arm, his eyes shining sinisterly and coldly.

Uncle Zheng gave a long sigh. “Second young master, it is not that I don’t want to say it. It is just that telling you won’t do you any good. Certainly, you are different from before. You have become stronger and can even kill many Connate Experts. But... ”

After pausing for a while, Uncle Zheng shook his head and said, “After all, these are still just the strength of mortals.”

These words seemed familiar.

Half a year ago, before she left, Shen Mengqi had told Su Zimo that even if he were to attain the Postnatal or Connate realms in the future, they are only of mortal strength and could not withstand even a blow of the immortals!

Su Zimo understood what Uncle Zheng was implying.

However, he did not expect that the enemy of the Su family had been the legendary immortal cultivators since a long time ago.

In addition, Su Zimo himself had incidentally offended a Perfected Golden Core. All these events seemed to be part of destiny. After numerous twists and turns, they still could not get out of it.

“At what realm is the enemy of the Su family at? Qi Refinement Warrior? Foundation Establishment Cultivator or Perfected Golden Core?” Su Zimo asked calmly.

He had long heard from Die Yue that mortals at the Qi Condensation Realm were called Qi Refinement Warrior. There were ten levels and the tenth level was the Perfected level. Those in the Foundation Establishment Realm could be called a Cultivator. Only those in the Golden Core Realm were qualified to be called ‘Perfected’.

“You... ”

Obviously, Uncle Zheng was surprised that Su Zimo actually knew the terms of cultivation. His expression was full of shock.

After some time, Uncle Zheng said, “The Foundation Establishment Cultivator and Perfected Golden Core are far beyond our reach. Ordinary mortals are certainly not a match for even the Qi Refinement Warrior.”

“You may be able to kill the Connate Experts now. However, even a Level 1 Qi Refinement Warrior can kill you.”

Su Zimo furrowed his brows slightly.

Naturally, Su Zimo did not believe Uncle Zheng’s words.

According to Die Yue, demon cultivation was also a kind of cultivation of Dao. It was definitely not any lesser than the three sects of Immortal, Buddha and Fiend.

He had already mastered the Body Tempering section of the The Mystic Classic of the Twelve Demon Kings of the Great Wilderness. Could he not defeat even a Level 1 Qi Refinement Warrior?

Furthermore, the two massacres during the half a year had boosted Su Zimo’s confidence greatly.

“Uncle Zheng, do you mean that you will tell me everything and no longer keep the truth from me if I am powerful enough to attack and kill the Qi Refinement Warrior?” Su Zimo asked again.

“This... ” Uncle Zheng said hesitatingly. “Second young master, you don’t have the spirit root. You can only be a mortal for life. Ultimately, you won’t be a match for the immortals.”

Su Zimo sneered. He thought of what Die Yue had said before and casually commented, “What kind of immortals are Qi Refinement Warrior considered as? Even the Perfected Golden Core dare not be so impudent to call themselves immortal!”

When Die Yue said this, Su Zimo was stunned and speechless by her supercilious and domineering aura that belittled the heaven and earth.

Now, Uncle Zheng had the same expression on his face. His jaws dropped slightly and his face was filled with shock.

“Let’s wait for young master to be back before we talk about this again.” Uncle Zheng finally spoke.

“Okay, I will ask older brother when he is back.”

Su Zimo did not stay behind. He turned and left.

Chapter 13: Cang Lang Mountain Range

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Su Zimo took the chance to return to the cultivation field when it was still dark. At the sight of Die Yue, he asked, “Miss Die, I have already mastered Body Tempering. Although I have only attained initial success, I should have some chances of defeating the Level 1 Qi Refinement Warrior?”

“You... You will die for sure!”

Die Yue glanced at Su Zimo and said coldly.

Su Zimo stood dazedly on the ground. He could not hide the disappointment in his eyes.

He had felt quite disdainful when he heard Uncle Zheng’s words earlier as he thought that he could suppress the Qi Refinement Warrior easily. He did not expect...

As such, doubts rose in Su Zimo’s heart at this moment.

Since demon cultivation was also a form of the cultivation of Dao, why was it that he could not even defeat a Level 1 Qi Refinement Warrior?

Die Yue seemed to have read Su Zimo’s mind. She said nonchalantly, “Your current strength is enough to kill a Level 4 Qi Refinement Warrior. However, you don’t have a good understanding of combat. There are too many factors that can influence combat and strength is only one of them.”

“Kill a Level 4 Qi Refinement Warrior!”

Su Zimo was stunned. He gradually recovered from his senses. So, it was not that he was not powerful enough but because he lacked the combat techniques.

It was akin to a peerless knife that would unleash varying degrees of potency, depending on whose hands it landed in.

Since that was the case, Su Zimo still felt a little indignant. He raised his voice, “I know a little about fighting. When I was round up by hundreds of pugilistic experts, I can also carve out a path amidst the adversity!”

“You have been beaten up so miserably by a group of mortals. Yet, you think that it is something worth bragging about it?”

Die Yue sneered. She waved her hands lightly. Seemingly led by an invisible force, the Thunderbolt Saber that was initially pierced in the ground rose and floated in the air.

“Jee!”

A few feet away, Die Yue stretched out her finger and pointed at Su Zimo’s direction.

Swoosh!

Blades of light flashed. The Thunderbolt Saber had already appeared in front of Su Zimo’s eyes. It was hanging in front of his glabella without moving an inch!

It was too fast!

He did not even have the time to react.

Die Yue said with a lazy drawl, “This is the most common attack stroke of Qi Refinement Warrior – making use of spirit qi to control the spirit weapon. If you are fighting with the Qi Refinement Warrior, you will be dead meat by now.”

“S-so fast? How do I dodge it?” Su Zimo was a little dazed.

Die Yue said, “There are two abilities in demon that are far beyond that of the cultivators. First, a strong and powerful body. Second, an acute spirit perception. You must remember. Most of the cultivators’ bodies are relatively weak. As long as you can avert their first wave of attack and take the chance to shorten the distance between the both of you, you will be able to make use of the strong and powerful close combat ability of the demon clan to slay them!”

Su Zimo frowned and pondered deeply. After some time, he asked, “I understand what is meant by strong and powerful body. The objective of Body Tempering is to train the body. But what is spirit perception?”

Die Yue said, “It is hard to explain spirit perception. You can take it that it meant alertness and sense of danger. The demon clan believed in jungle laws and the survival of the fittest. If you don’t have a keen spirit perception, you will be eliminated and your entire family annihilated!”

“The cicada senses it before the autumn wind approaches?” Su Zimo’s eyes shone brightly.

Die Yue nodded.

“How do I cultivate the spirit perception?” Su Zimo asked again.

“Simple.”

The corners of Die Yue’s mouth curled up slightly. With an odd smile, she suddenly waved the sleeves of her robes and swirled towards Su Zimo.

Swoosh!

Space became contorted and everything turned black. Su Zimo felt that he had lost all his senses.

In the next moment, it seemed that he had been brought to another place.

“Where am I?”

After Su Zimo regained his senses, he looked around. There was pin-drop silence in the surroundings. It was pitch black and exuding an aura of primitive wilderness. A peculiar atmosphere filled the air.

Die Yue casually said, “This is the Cang Lang Mountain Range. If you can survive here for one year, you will have successfully cultivated the spirit perception.”

Su Zimo was stunned.

The Cang Lang Mountain Range was about a few tens of kilometers from Ping Yang Town. It was famous for being a dangerous terrain. Dominated by demons and beasts, there was danger at every step. There was absolutely no way that one could pass through this place at night.

Previously, he had heard many legends about the Cang Lang Mountain Range. There were fiendish demons that suck in human essence and energy as well as fearsome beasts with eyes like bronze bells.

Of course, the lord of Cang Lang Mountain Range were the wolves, which were the majority. Blood thirsty and brutal, they definitely bore grudges.

A few decades ago, a hunter from a nearby village caught a small wolf from Cang Lang Mountain Range. Unexpectedly, that same night, the entire village had been devoured and wiped out by thousands of wolves. Even fowls and dogs were not spared. It had become a ghostly village that no one dared to live at.

The surrounding states could not do anything about the Cang Lang Mountain Range. None of the armies dared to venture deep into the place.

Not to mention surviving in it, it was as difficult as reaching the sky just to pass through it safely and unscathed.

Die Yue continued to say, “There is a difference in realms between the demons too. Those at the lowest realm are not even qualified to be called a ‘demon’. They are termed as spirit beasts in the cultivation arena, meaning, they are beasts that can understand humans. There are weak and strong spirit beasts. That Zhui Feng of yours is considered the weakest kind of spirit beast. It’s spirit intellect had just been activated. For powerful spirit beasts, their ability is comparable to a Perfected Qi Refinement Warrior!”

“Above the spirit beast is the spirit demon. There is an even greater gap between the weak and strong ones. The strong ones are comparable to Perfected Golden Core. The weak ones are equivalent to Foundation Establishment Cultivators.”

Su Zimo frowned and asked, “Are there spirit demons in Cang Lang Mountain Range?”

According to Die Yue, he could not even defeat the most commonplace Qi Refinement Warrior, let alone the spirit demons whose abilities were equivalent to the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core Realms.

“I don’t know.” Die Yue smiled imperceptibly.

Su Zimo was stunned.

What kind of answer was that?

Su Zimo believed that it was impossible that Die Yue did not know. The only possibility was that Die Yue did not wish to tell him.

Die Yue said calmly, “This is a test. If you can survive, you will completely transform and unleash the true powers of The Mystic Classic of the Twelve Demon Kings of the Great Wilderness. If you can’t endure it... You will no doubt be shared and devoured by the spirit demons. Everything will end then.”

Su Zimo realized that if he were to survive in the Cang Lang Mountain Range for one year, he would definitely face various kinds of spirit beasts. Danger would be lurking in every corner. This was a cruel test.

Of course, it was also a form of training.

A life and death experience!

In the moments of struggle between life and death, one could mould a strong and powerful spirit perception!

Die Yue said, “It’s not too late to regret now. If you decide to stay here, I won’t take care of you. If I don’t see you in Ping Yang Town one year later, I will leave on my own.”

“Regret?”

Su Zimo smiled. Be it Zhou Dingyun who could come back to look for him at any point in time, the enemy of the Su family or to seek revenge for Zhui Feng, he did not have a choice.

“I will return alive in one year’s time.”

In the darkness, Su Zimo’s eyes were bright and clear, and firm and resolute.

He requested a brush and paper from Die Yue and wrote the words ‘I will be away for some matters. Please don’t miss me’.

Su Zimo folded the paper and passed it to Die Yue. He said, “Find a way to send this to the Su residence. Uncle Zheng recognizes my handwriting.”

Die Yue nodded and said, “There are still three hours to dawn. I will impart the Tendons Transformation section to you and leave before dawn. You only have three hours to cultivate. Make full use of the time.”

A page of sutra verses appeared in Su Zimo’s mind again.

“The Mystic Classic of the Twelve Demon Kings of the Great Wilderness. Body Tempering is the foundation. If the flesh and skin are not hard and strong enough, when one cultivate Tendons Transformation, the body will swell and explode amidst the contraction, expansion and pulsation of the large tendons. The cultivator will become paralyzed.”

“The Tendons Transformation method originates from the Anaconda Demon King and the Sanguine Ape Demon King. Cultivate the anaconda section, followed by the ape section. Anaconda is the most agile one. It has the ability to cut swathes, twist and coil as well as bend and stretch. Apes are adept at climbing the mountains and ascending the rocks.”

“Upon the initial success of Tendons Transformation, the body’s resilience will increase tremendously. It will be as agile as the python and as light as the ape. It will rise like the wind and fall like an arrow. Your strength will also increase. The pulsating sound of the large tendons will be similar to that of the vibration of bowstrings. Upon phenomenal success, the three body parts – skin, flesh and tendons – will be in perfect harmony. One will be able to expand and contract the muscles and change his figure or appearance. No one will be able to see through him unless the Perfected Nascent Soul make use of his detection methods to do so.”

Die Yue spoke about the profound meaning of Tendons Transformation tirelessly.

In the deep forest, it was dark and silent. Even the cicadas were not making any sound. It was only resonating with the pleasant and lazy-sounding voice of a lady.

The green-robed scholar beside the lady was focused and listening attentively.

Time passed and the dark sky gradually faded.

When the first ray of sunlight broke through the mist and landed in the forest, Die Yue stopped and turned to Su Zimo. She said softly, “I’m leaving.”

In Su Zimo’s memory, he had never seen Die Yue speaking to him with such a tone.

For some unknown reason, there was a strange feeling in Su Zimo’s heart.

As if he had been possessed, Su Zimo asked, “If I encounter any danger, will you really leave me in the lurch?”

Su Zimo regretted as soon as he finished his words.

True enough, Die Yue sneered. “What has your life and death got to do with me?”

These words seemed very cold-blooded and inhuman.

After inviting a snub, Su Zimo looked embarrassed. He was silent.

Die Yue turned and left. In the blink of an eye, she disappeared into the dense forest.

Su Zimo’s lonely figure remained rooted to the ground Just as Su Zimo was feeling a little disappointed, Die Yue’s voice rang again. It became increasingly distant and gradually faded off.

“Cang Lang Mountain Range is the world of ‘demons’, especially at night. If you can tide over the first month, you will have 30 percent chances of leaving it alive in one year’s time.”

Su Zimo was stunned.

No matter what, Die Yue was not completely unconcerned about him. Otherwise, there was no need for her to impart the Tendons Transformation to him last night.

“There is only a 30 percent chance of survival after enduring the first month?”

Su Zimo was secretly shocked. He assessed the surroundings with vigilance. After confirming the absence of danger, he tied the Thunderbolt Saber on his back and sat cross-legged to recall the contents of the Tendons Transformation sutra.

If he wished to survive in the Cang Lang Mountain Range, he would have to master the Tendons Transformation as soon as possible.

According to Die Yue, his ability would be of a threat to the Level 8 Qi Refinement Warrior upon attaining the initial success of Tendons Transformation.

This also meant that he could slay most of the spirit beasts in the Cang Lang Mountain Range. His chance of survival would increase tremendously.

Su Zimo constantly used the breathing and expiration method and diligently tried to comprehend the Tendons Transformation.

It could be due to the foundation of the Body Tempering or the pressure of being in danger; not long after, Su Zimo managed to master the initial stage of the Tendons Transformation breathing method.

He did not need Die Yue’s reminder this time. Su Zimo combined the sutras of both Body Tempering and Tendons Transformation and cultivated them simultaneously.

With each breathing and expiration, Su Zimo was hardening and refining not only his flesh and blood but also his large tendons. He had become more flexible and powerful.

Su Zimo was immersed in the cultivation and had forgotten his whereabouts.

After an unknown period of time, Su Zimo suddenly felt a liquid-like substance dropping onto his face. It felt a little warm and sticky.

“Is it raining?”

Just as this thought arose, Su Zimo opened both his eyes immediately. His countenance changed greatly.

Wrong!

How could rain drops feel warm and sticky?

Su Zimo was instantly jolted awake. He finally realized that he was in the danger-filled Cang Lang Mountain Range and not the original cultivation field!

There was danger!

Chapter 14: Fiendish Appearance

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Unprecedented feelings of fear arose and Su Zimo felt his scalp blistering. He had goosebumps all over his body.

Su Zimo’s reflexes kicked in and both his lower limbs moved to flee before he even stood up completely.

Swoosh!

A malicious and stinking breeze attacked in his direction and Su Zimo dodged it just in time. He could not help but look back.

Su Zimo’s pupils contracted violently. Instantly, his heart was in his throat.

This was an anaconda that was beyond Su Zimo’s recognition. It’s humongous body was as thick as a water barrel. Covered tightly with scales, it’s body shone with a cold and metallic lustre. It was glaring at Su Zimo with greenish, squinted eyes and big predacious mouth; saliva was continuously dripping from in between it’s teeth.

He was too careless. Su Zimo still had some lingering fear.

He had been approached by such a large species and he actually did not sense it at all!

The anaconda curled itself around an old tree that was as tall as the clouds and looked down at Su Zimo from the great heights. There was a flash of contempt in his eyes.

This was a spirit beast!

This kind of human-like glances appeared in an anaconda. It was evident that it was psychic and as intelligent as humans. It was just that it could not speak human language.

Although there was a huge gap in size between the python and human, Su Zimo did not look the slightest bit afraid after he calmed down. On the contrary, he was very eager to try.

This was a rare opportunity.

The python’s gaze was cold and sinister. It attacked first. The humongous body dropped onto the ground and twisted a few times in the grass. All was quiet. In the blink of an eye, it had slithered to Su Zimo with intelligent movements and lighting speed.

“Oh no!”

Su Zimo had a great shock.

The anaconda slithered over, erratically moving it’s head. In that instance, he suddenly found it difficult to grasp the chance and had to abolish all of his original plans.

If he were to fail in his first strike, he would undoubtedly die!

In between flashes of light and stones on fire, Su Zimo exerted strength on both his lower limbs. His body backed off rapidly and averted the attacks.

At this moment, a surge of evil aura that was as resilient as a knife swept over. Before he could react, his body had been hit firmly at the sweep of the python’s tail and was thrown off.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

After crashing into and breaking three old trees consecutively, Su Zimo fell onto the ground and vomited a mouthful of blood. His face was as white as a sheet.

This collision had injured him greatly.

At this moment, Su Zimo felt that the tendons and bones in his body were about to shatter. The pain was unbearable and he simply did not have anymore energy to fight.

“A difference of one stroke actually landed me in such a miserable state.”

Before he could finish this thought, he sighted the anaconda chasing closely and pouncing on him again. A black shadow engulfed him. Su Zimo gritted his teeth, twisted his arm, pulled out the Thunderbolt Saber on his back and slashed forward with all his might!

There were flashes of blood.

The anaconda gave a sorrowful cry. A bloody wound appeared on its head. One of the eyes was already blinded!

Having suffered such a grievous injury, the humongous body of the anaconda tossed and twisted continuously, causing the surrounding trees to break one by one. The sound and atmosphere was appalling.

Su Zimo knew that he was definitely not a match for this anaconda despite the latter’s injury. Their abilities were not on the same level.

Furthermore, he was more seriously injured. If he were to receive another crazy whip by the anaconda, he would definitely die on the spot.

Su Zimo dared not stay any longer. He fled quickly using the Plow Heaven Stride.

Before he could run far, he felt drained of energy. His chest felt stifled; he could not help but spit out another mouthful of fresh blood.

In the battle at the Zhao family, he was covered in blood but they were caused by external injuries. The Connate Experts’ strength was not powerful enough to penetrate his skin and flesh.

However, the tail of this anaconda not only mangled his chest but also injured his internal organs.

If Su Zimo had not used the Body Petrification, that strike was enough to blast his body!

“Am I going to be buried in this place on the very first day?”

Su Zimo bit the tip of his tongue and tried hard to stay sober. He quietly pondered and said, “I must find a good place to hide as soon as possible. Otherwise, any spirit beast that I encounter can kill me easily.”

After running for a while, he sighted a steep mountain wall in front of him. There was a cave on it a few feet from the ground.

Su Zimo’s eyes lit up.

He arrived at the mountain wall and used the Thunderbolt Saber to dent the walls as he climbed up.

Stepping on these dents, Su Zimo climbed up the mountain wall and carefully peeped into the cave. He flipped inside after ascertaining that there was no danger.

This ‘torture’ had already exhausted his last bit of strength.

The cave was not big and could barely fit three people. Fortunately, the location was not bad and could avoid most of the terrestrial beasts.

Su Zimo lay in the cave and tried to perk himself up. He used the breathing and expiration method continuously and the healing power of The Mystic Classic of the Twelve Demon Kings of the Great Wilderness to recover from his injuries.

Time passed quickly and the sun was gradually setting.

When Su Zimo was following Die Yue on the first night, he did not feel the horror of the Cang Lang Mountain Range. Last night, there was complete silence. It was as if all the living things had gone into hiding.

Today, the night had just arrived and spirit beasts were already beginning to appear. Sounds of roars shook the wilderness. From time to time, giant birds would fly pass the mountain wall, casting their shadows and blocking the moon.

In the forest, the spirit beasts prowled fearlessly, the old trees swayed and an eerie atmosphere filled the air. There were constant sounds of terrifying roars.

This was the true colors of Cang Lang Mountain Range!

If Die Yue was not accompanying him last night, he could not even tide over it!

Earlier on, Su Zimo saw for himself a spider with a human face as big as a basin. It moved at lighting speed as it climbed towards this wall mountain.

To his surprise, a black figure suddenly appeared on the wall mountain rolled into the spider’s body and disappeared in between the cracks of the rocks.

When Su Zimo was fear-stricken, he heard a ferocious roar from the sky. Immediately after, a divine eagle with a pair of purple wings appeared out of nowhere. It’s super sharp claws were shining coldly like daggers. It dug into the cracks of the rocks on the wall mountain and crushed a big piece of rock.

“Roar!”

A miserable cry could be heard from the crack of the rocks. The purple-winged eagle had already captured a crawling spirit beast. It’s claws pierced deeply into the body of the spirit beast and fresh blood splattered out.

This spirit beast was huge. It was a hundredfold bigger than the purple-winged eagle. However, it could not escape no matter how it struggled. The purple-winged eagle carried it and soared into the sky.

Before it left, the purple-winged eagle had obviously discovered Su Zimo. It even glanced back at the cave on the wall mountain with a chilling glare.

It could be that Su Zimo seemed too frail and weak in comparison to that spirit beast. Hence, the purple-winged eagle did not bother. It spread its wings and flew away.

That one gaze was enough to land him in trepidation and send chills up his spine.

This was a spirit demon!

This purple-winged eagle was definitely a spirit demon!

“It is too powerful. Just the aura that it exuded could make me feel defenseless. I don’t know if it is a spirit demon at the Foundation Establishment Realm or Golden Core Realm.”

Su Zimo swallowed the lump in his throat. He shifted himself deeper into the cave.

In the forest under the wall mountain, there were killings everywhere. The air was moist and filled with a bloody stench. The earlier scene was just the tip of the iceberg.

This was the Cang Lang Mountain Range. Bloody, brutal and filled with the most primitive slaughters!

After surviving the second night with much difficulty, Su Zimo discovered that there was another test awaiting him.

One night had passed but his injuries had not completely recovered. Hence, he dared not continue to cultivate.

In Ping Yang Town, he did not need to worry about food. However, food had become his greatest problem in Cang Lang Mountain Range.

Su Zimo was injured and dared not act rashly.

However, without food, each time he breathed in and out, he was using the essence of his own blood and flesh to cultivate. His hunger would increase and he would not be able to endure for too long.

It was a vicious cycle.

Without food, there was no energy source and he would not be able to cultivate. It would be difficult to heal the injuries on his body and advance to another realm. It was even harder to obtain food.

Henceforth, every step that he took would determine his destiny!

Su Zimo moved his body and used the Thunderbolt Saber to dig and deepen the cave. He placed some leaves and branches near the entrance of the cave to camouflage it and hide himself.

One day...

Two days...

Despite the torture of starvation and pain arising from his injuries, Su Zimo waited patiently and did not leave the cave.

On the third day, he finally received an opportunity to turn the tides.

Last night, there were many killings below the mountain wall. One of the spirit beasts died and a lot of flesh and blood were left on it’s dead body.

Su Zimo stared at the remains of the spirit demon for a long time. After much consideration, he finally made up his mind and walked out of the cave, carrying the Thunderbolt Saber.

Worried that he would attract other spirit beasts, Su Zimo dared not start a fire. He bore with the disgust and devoured the flesh and blood mouthful by mouthful. His eyes surveyed the surroundings continuously and he was high-strung.

He dared not bring this spirit beast back to the cave, for fear that the bloody stench would expose the location of his cave.

Only three days had passed and his scholarly aura and inexperience subsided. He was strangely calm, as if he belonged to the most primitive human clan. He cautiously struggled to survive in the bleak and remote land, devouring raw flesh and drinking blood.

After cultivating The Mystic Classic of the Twelve Demon Kings of the Great Wilderness, Su Zimo’s appetite had increased greatly. Soon after, he finished off the flesh and blood on this spirit beast.

After returning to the cave, he began to cultivate.

He discovered the difference when he cultivated.

The energy essence contained in the flesh and blood of the spirit beast was richer than that of ordinary cattle and sheep. Taking in this raw flesh and blood allowed the essence to be absorbed into his belly directly without any wastage.

Prior to this, after Su Zimo consumed one cattle, he would cultivate and drain all the energy from the flesh and blood in just half a day.

On this occasion, he cultivated for one entire day and night.

Of course, the benefit was evident. The injuries caused by the anaconda had completely healed. In addition, the Body Tempering and Tendons Transformation Realms had advanced substantially.

In the time to come, Su Zimo did not venture too far away.

He spent most of his time cultivating the Tendons Transformation in the cave. Occasionally, he would secretly observe the killing techniques of the spirit beast below the mountain wall to comprehend them.

After he felt that he had learned something, Su Zimo left the cave to hunt and kill spirit beasts to nurture his spirit perception and polish his martial skills.

Although he suffered more losses than victories, was unkempt and covered in wounds at times, Su Zimo could always escape alive with Body Tempering and Tendons Transformation as the foundation.

In between life and death struggles, he constantly concluded, comprehended and cultivated.

Three months later, Su Zimo returned to the old place and looked for that anaconda. He then slayed it with his bare hands.

Henceforth, Su Zimo completely left the cave that he had been living in. He wandered in countless mountains and ravines, traveled in dense forests and big pools and engaged in combat with various kinds of birds and spirit beasts.

This was a bloodshed world about the survival of the fittest. The so-called most powerful one did not exist.

In one moment, one was proud and majestic. In the next moment, he could possibly end up as a prey in the belly of other spirit beasts.

There were countless miserable and intensive bloody battles, countless narrow escapes from death, constant vigilance and constantly on tenterhooks. As time passed by, Su Zimo acquired a unique and indescribable sense of danger.

That.... was spirit perception!

In this mountain range that no one paid attention to, a young boy from the human clan without spirit root was undergoing a thorough transformation. A fiendish appearance was taking root!

Chapter 15: A Bloody Battle with the Wolves

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Six months later.

In the residence of the City Lord of Cang Lang City.

Luo Tianwu, the City Lord of Cang Lang City leaned on his chair. Holding on to his chin, his eyes were closed. He was frowning and deep in thought.

“City Lord, did you request for my presence?”

Shortly after, Cao Gang, one of the Five Wolf Guards, walked in, cupped his fists and bowed to him respectfully.

“Mmm.”

Luo Tianwu opened his eyes. A beam of light streaked across them but only lasted for a moment. He asked, seemingly casual, “What are your thoughts on the Su family of Ping Yang Town?”

Cao Gang pondered and said, “The Su family’s background is mysterious. Most likely, they are not from our Country of Da Qi. I suspect that they are from the Country of Yan. In addition, the Su family is not as weak as they appear to be. Young Master Su had hidden his ability for many years. He is a figure not to be underestimated. He is most probably hatching a major ploy. As for Second Young Master Su... ”

Cao Gang paused for a while. Luo Tianwu revealed a look of curiosity, he smiled imperceptibly and asked, “What about Second Young Master Su?”

“One year ago, I witnessed Second Young Master Su offending the immortal.”

Cao Gang shook his head. “This lad is an inexperienced and aggressive youngster. He is initially quite clever and has also attained scholarly honors. His honors had been written off now and he is reduced to an inferior commoner. We don’t need to bother about him.”

“Quite clever? Haha.” Luo Tianwu smirked. “Cao Gang, your judgment is off this time.”

“Huh?” Cao Gang was stunned for a moment.

“This is the information from my subordinate’s spy. Take a look.” Luo Tianwu passed a few confidential papers on the table to Cao Gang.

Cao Gang swept his gaze across them; his expression gradually changed.

Luo Tianwu said in a low voice, “Six months ago, Su Zimo almost destroyed all the pugilistic experts of the Lee family and Zhao family relying on his own strength. These two families have virtually been wiped out, although their names still exist. The Yang family avoided the disaster and took the chance to fawn on the Su family. Now, the Su family is holding the power in Ping Yang Town. This individual is not a frail scholar. He is a character who is more terrifying than Su Hong!”

“How can this be possible?” Cao Gang was dumbstruck.

Luo Tianwu said, “There are two possibilities. First, Su Zimo transformed from a frail scholar to a top-notch expert in six months’ time. Second, Su Zimo concealed his abilities and lied to everyone. Regardless of the possibility, this individual is not a mediocre character.”

“What exactly is this Su family plotting at?” Cao Gang drew his brows together.

Luo Tianwu snarled, “People from Country of Yan. 15 years ago. By the last name of Su. Combining these few pieces of information, can’t you guess?”

“Lord Wuding of the Country of Yan, Su Mu!” Cao Gang said, his voice trailing off.

Luo Tianwu nodded and said regretfully, “Su Mu is considered an outstanding hero. He led tens of thousands of armored cavalry and dominated the battlefields, sweeping up victories wherever they went. How famous and majestic was he then? Which of the surrounding states dared to launch attacks and take over the glory? Unfortunately, he was too foolish. In the end, his outcome was akin to casting the bows aside once the birds are gone and slaying the lackeys after they have outlived their usefulness.”

After pausing shortly, Luo Tianwu closed both his eyes, exuding a sharp and imposing aura. He gradually said, “Since there is a lesson drawn from other’s mistakes, we can’t follow the footsteps of Su Mu! Although the Great Zhou King is ruling the four states, there are signs of chaos. The dukes are rising in power. It is time to invade the city, seize the territory and declare ourselves as the king!”

“Cao Gang is willing to obey the City Lord... obey the King!” Cao Gang was quick to adapt to the circumstance. He changed his address immediately.

Luo Tianwu nodded satisfactorily. He said, “Cao Gang, I also have Qi Refinement Warriors as my backers. I won’t act without confidence.”

At the sound of the three words ‘Qi Refinement Warrior’, Cao Gang’s eyes lit up and his mood livened up.

“Since the Su family has such a background, we can make use of them... ” Luo Tianwu revealed a playful smile.

...

In the Cang Lang Mountain Range.

After six months of wandering in the wilderness, Su Zimo had made tremendous progress in the realm of Tendons Transformation. He was close to initial success. After cultivating the anaconda styles, he had begun to cultivate the ape styles.

Most importantly, Su Zimo now possessed a spirit perception that was skin to that of a beast. He was extraordinarily sharp and sensitive.

Relying on the spirit perception, Su Zimo had countless narrow escapes from deaths. He even got away from some spirit demons before.

However, in the recent one month, Su Zimo encountered some trouble.

The lord of Cang Lang Mountain Range, the wolf clan, that had an astronomical number of members.

Su Zimo encountered a wolf preciously. After a bloody battle, he killed it but unexpectedly provoked the endless hunting by the wolves.

If he were to fight them on one-on-one, most of the wolves were not Su Zimo’s match.

However, the most terrifying thing about the wolf clan was their patience and acute sense of smell.

Su Zimo had escaped from the packs of wolves countless times. But not long after, the wolves would hunt him down again with their keen sense of smell.

This manhunt continued for one month.

If Su Zimo’s body was not strong enough or did not have the foundation of the two classic demon sections, Body Tempering and Tendons Transformation, he would have most probably died of exhaustion.

In the long and endless escape, Su Zimo’s clothes had long been torn by the spirit beasts during the combats. He was dressed in the random pieces of beast skins and had a grey stubble on his face. He did not look any different from a wild man.

In the recent few days, the wolf clan seemed to have sensed that Su Zimo’s physique had reached its limit. They hunted him even more closely and harassed him repeatedly!

Su Zimo had a few terrifying wounds on his body. Although the bleeding had stopped, they had not healed completely.

The wolf packs did not give Su Zimo any time to recover from his injuries at all.

Su Zimo clearly knew that his condition would only worsen if this were to continue but he could not think of any solution to get away from the hunt of the wolf clan.

This night, Su Zimo arrived at a valley. Mid-way at the valley, he stopped in his tracks suddenly. His expression was grave.

The cold breeze in his face carried traces of murderous aura!

Behind him, pairs of greenish and sinister eyes of wolves appeared. Ferocious gazes were apparent. Wolves walked out from the darkness, filled the entire place and rounded up Su Zimo who was in the center.

On the two sides of the valley, there were also many wolves. They were howling at the moon.

“You are finally here.”

Su Zimo licked his dry and chapped lips. His eyes were filled with a murderous intent.

One month of sleepless and restless nights had reduced Su Zimo’s spirit perception to its worst state. As a result, he had fallen into the situation of being rounded up by the wolf packs.

Of course, this period of killing and escape were enough to prove the wits of the wolves. The current situation was also meticulously set up by them.

When Su Zimo’s strength, energy and all areas were reduced to their worse states, the wolf packs then launched the final battle!

Prior to this, Su Zimo hardly used his saber. On the one hand, he did not know the techniques of using one. One the other hand, he wanted to hone his close combat skills as much as possible.

Now, Su Zimo’s used a backhand grip and pulled out the Thunderbolt Saber in preparation for the last gamble.

“Howl!”

The leader of the wolf pack howled on the top of the valley. The wolves on the two sides as well as front and back of the valley swarmed in like bees!

Poof!

Su Zimo’s flipped his hands and slashed. He slayed the first wolf that dashed to him into half. Fresh blood was spilling out crazily.

Bang!

Su Zimo used the Ground-rupturing Palm with his right hand and smashed the skull of another wolf with all his might, splitting the latter’s brains!

The killings could not stop the wolves from advancing. On the contrary, it provoked their ferocious nature. Stepping on the corpses of their own clan, the wolves pounced on him continuously.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

Su Zimo began to use the Plow Heaven Stride. Carrying the saber in his left hand, punching with his right hand, he dashed across the valley with ease, attacking on his left side and charging on his right.

If one was watching the combat by the side, he would be shocked at a discovery.

Despite being attacked and round up by dense packs of wolves, Su Zimo could still avert most of the attacks and avoid injuries to the vital points of his body.

At the sight of the sharp wolf claws about to pierce into Su Zimo’s head, without even looking, he suddenly dodged, punched with his backhand and hurled off a wolf.

This was spirit perception!

It could sense and avert danger without even looking or listening!

In comparison to half a year ago, Su Zimo’s methods had become more simple, direct and succinct. Nevertheless, they were extremely effective.

Su Zimo was no longer restrained in his styles. His head, shoulder, wrist, fist, knee and back could all be used to kill the enemies. This was the close combat techniques that he had honed during the fights. It was filled with the smell of blood.

It was swift, sharp, fearsome and merciless!

Pierce!

There was now an additional wound on Su Zimo’s body. Fresh blood was dripping from it.

Although he had the aid of the powerful spirit perception, Su Zimo’s body gradually lost it’s strength under such successive and intense attacks.

After a round of fierce and violent killings, the wounds that had not fully healed burst open. Blood was spilling non-stop, causing disharmony in his vital energy and blood flow. Su Zimo felt dizzy and was seeing some stars.

“I can’t hang on for too long.”

Su Zimo gnashed his teeth and stared at the leader of the wolf pack which was not too far away. It was about one feet tall and the size of a huge elephant. Ignoring the attacks from both sides, he charged forward with all his might with the Plow Heaven Stride!

Mountain Reliance!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

A few wolves collided with one another on the spot, spitting blood everywhere.

At the same time, Su Zimo also received rampant attacks and suffered many injuries. A piece of his flesh had been torn off by one wolf!

Su Zimo’s legs wobbled and he nearly knelt on the ground.

Seemingly sensing Su Zimo’s intent, there was a flash of mockery in the eyes of the lead wolf, whose entire body was as white as snow.

At this moment, the wolf packs dispersed and the lead wolf gradually made his way over like a victor. He was exuding an endless aura of murderous intent.

Su Zimo stared at the approaching wolf. The palm of his left hand carrying the sword was drenched in sweat. He quietly took a deep breath, in preparation for the last strike.

Today, it was hard for him to escape death. If he could slay the lead wolf before he perished, he considered himself to have gained something.

“Swoosh!”

The lead wolf leaped vertically. A violent aura enshrouded the air and charged towards Su Zimo.

Su Zimo opened his mouth and took a deep breath, seemingly devouring the sun and the moon. He lifted his chest high. The pulsation of his flesh and blood was visible on the surface of his skin. The large tendons were knotted together, seemingly coiled by countless anacondas!

“P-sst!”

Flows of air surged into his lungs crazily, giving out a strange noise.

Anaconda Eclipse!

This was one of the styles of the Tendons Transformation section. It enlarged the large tendons and could unleash mighty powers instantly!

Su Zimo lifted the Thunderbolt Saber using one hand, dashed directly to the lead wolf and aimed for it’s head. At the same time, his right hand threw a surprise attack with the Ground-rupturing Palm!

This was already considered Su Zimo’s most powerful strike.

There was a flash of fear in the lead wolf’s eyes. The humongous figure was extremely agile. It dodged in the air to avoid the Thunderbolt Saber coming towards him and landed his claw on Su Zimo’s chest.

Initially, this claw could penetrate Su Zimo’s chest directly. However, Su Zimo had smashed his hand on the side of the wolf’s body with the Ground-rupturing Palm at the same time.

“Roar!”

The lead wolf howled in pain. It was flung by Su Zimo. After rolling on the ground once, it climbed up rapidly and shook its head, seemingly fine.

Su Zimo had already ran out of ideas and energy.

Although the sharp wolf claws did not punch through his chest, it had mangled it.

Su Zimo was thrown off by the explosive impact from the lead wolf’s blow. He looked like a kite with broken strings as he tossed up and then dropped down towards the pack of wolves.

Su Zimo had lost all his strength. He swept his gaze across. Beneath him, numerous wolves were salivating and opening their mouth, waiting for the moment that he dropped to tear him to pieces!

“In the end, I still didn’t overcome this...”

Su Zimo began to feel dazed.

At the sight of Su Zimo falling into the pack of wolves, a figure suddenly flashed in the darkness and swayed past him mid-air. It took Su Zimo away from the corners of the mouths of the wolves in passing!