Chapter 63 - 62: Slaying Reincarnation Sea, Exterminating Iron Clothes
「Inside the Iron Armor Sect in Pan Yang City.」
Wei Guangming sat cross-legged on his bed, circulating his True Qi. Wisps of white steam emanated from the top of his head.
Previously, Wei Guangming had been gravely injured, his face pale, but after taking the Healing Medicine from Zuo Feiyu, his injuries had already healed by nearly half.
Just then, a knock came from the door. Wei Guangming took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Come in."
A young disciple walked in carrying a meal and said, "Sect Leader, it’s time to eat."
Wei Guangming nodded and asked, "Have there been any signs of that Chen Tian in the city?"
Ever since Zuo Feiyu decided to lay a trap to kill Chen Yuan, Wei Guangming had lifted the Sect’s lockdown and dispatched all the Iron Armor Sect disciples across the city to keep watch.
"No news has come in."
The young disciple hesitated for a moment before saying, "Sect Leader, after we kill Chen Tian and our Iron Armor Sect submits to the Nine Swords Alliance... does that mean there will no longer be an Iron Armor Sect?"
Wei Guangming sighed. "After we join the Nine Swords Alliance, we will naturally be considered its members. Of course, we can no longer mention those three words, ’Iron Armor Sect’."
"However, as long as the Cultivation Techniques exist, our lineage will continue. In the future, once I reach a high position within the Nine Swords Alliance, our Iron Armor Sect’s lineage will become even more prosperous than it is now."
"Zuo Feiyu reached the Qi Refining Realm Late Stage at such a young age. He’s on par with any of the young Martial Artists from the top Sects and Families."
"Just look at his plan to encircle and kill Chen Tian. You can tell he is a shrewd and capable man, no ordinary person. He’s destined to soar to the heavens in the future."
"Therefore, regardless of whether we succeed in killing Chen Tian, I am prepared to join the Nine Swords Alliance to carve out a future for our Iron Armor Sect’s lineage."
The young disciple nodded, not fully understanding, then put down the food tray and turned to leave.
The very instant he pushed the door open, a brilliant flash of a blade streaked past. The young disciple was immediately decapitated, his body collapsing to the ground.
"Sect Leader Wei, you’re quite good at judging others, but not so good at judging yourself."
Chen Yuan stepped into the room, a smirk on his face as he looked at Wei Guangming.
’Wei Guangming wasn’t wrong about Zuo Feiyu. The future Zuo Feiyu would indeed soar to the heavens, becoming one of the top prodigies in the Jianghu.’
’What a pity he thought too highly of himself.’
’The future Nine Swords Alliance did indeed have many factions, but the Iron Armor Sect lineage was not one of them.’
"Chen Tian! You have some nerve!"
Wei Guangming’s eyes widened as he glared furiously at Chen Yuan.
’The Iron Armor Sect disciples were all out in the city searching for him, leaving the sect headquarters nearly empty. That was how Chen Yuan had managed to sneak right in.’
’He himself could never have imagined that Chen Yuan would dare to come to the Iron Armor Sect to kill him. By all rights, Chen Yuan should be fleeing for his life like a stray dog right now.’
"Wei Guangming, escaping the Sealed Demon Valley with your life was a blessing from the heavens. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say it was a complete reversal of your fate."
"What a pity you failed to cherish this hard-won opportunity. You want to die? Fine, I’ll grant you your wish today!"
’In the original plot, Wei Guangming was as good as dead. He only managed to escape with his life this time because of me.’
’By taking back his life now, I am simply putting the plot back on track. It’s perfectly reasonable.’
"You think you alone can kill me? How arrogant!"
Wei Guangming roared in fury. A vast, gray True Qi erupted from his body as the Iron Armor Cold Clothing materialized around him. He shot towards Chen Yuan like a cannonball!
The Iron Chain Cross River Skill, when cultivated to Great Success, not only greatly enhanced physical defense but also granted extremely formidable strength.
True Qi exploded from Chen Yuan’s body as he retreated sharply. Wei Guangming’s attack smashed through three walls before it finally stopped.
The next moment, the Killing Intent Origin flooded his body, and Blood Fiend Power erupted.
Chen Yuan’s palm descended, condensing Blood Fiend and unleashing a Killing Tribulation.
Blood Killing Heaven-Seizing Hand!
A massive Palm Seal descended the very instant Wei Guangming’s Power faltered, leaving him with nowhere to run and no way to evade!
Wei Guangming was an expert of the Sea of Reincarnation Realm. Compared to Martial Artists of the Qi Casting Realm, the strength of a Sea of Reincarnation Realm Martial Artist lay in two aspects: endurance and explosive power.
Opening a Reincarnation Sea allowed one to store far more Inner Strength True Qi. At the same time, thanks to the Circulation of Heaven and Earth within the Reincarnation Sea, the recovery rate of Inner Strength was far beyond that of a Qi Casting Realm Martial Artist. As the volume of True Qi surged, so did one’s explosive power.
’For Chen Yuan to fight someone in the Sea of Reincarnation Realm while he was only in the Qi Casting Realm, he had to rely on his powerful Cultivation and Martial Techniques to crush Wei Guangming in one go.’
’Otherwise, if I get drawn into a prolonged battle and my Inner Strength runs out, Wei Guangming will still be empowered by his Reincarnation Sea. My defeat would be certain.’
At that moment, Wei Guangming was also shocked by the power of the Blood Killing Heaven-Seizing Hand.
’How could a Martial Artist in the Qi Casting Realm possibly use a Martial Technique like this?’
Wei Guangming let out a thunderous shout. Gray True Qi enveloped his entire body as he raised his hands as if lifting a great cauldron. His True Qi surged violently to meet the Blood Killing Heaven-Seizing Hand.
But the Killing Tribulation Power was incomparably tyrannical, capable of suppressing most types of Exotic True Qi.
The gray True Qi was instantly annihilated. Wei Guangming felt as if he had been plunged into a boundless Sea of Blood and slaughter. The force sent him stumbling back several steps, the Qi and blood in his Inner Viscera churning violently.
"Damn it!"
Wei Guangming’s expression shifted slightly.
’Thanks to Zuo Feiyu’s Healing Medicine, his injuries had indeed improved somewhat, but they were far from fully healed.’
’Forcibly erupting his Inner Strength True Qi had immediately caused the Qi and blood in his Inner Viscera to roil violently.’
Chen Yuan strode forward, Blood Fiend and Demonic Qi swirling around the Cyan Dragon Blood Drink in his hand.
With a surge of Blood Qi, Wave-Treading Slash!
With rising Demonic Qi, Demon Blade Slash!
And in the blink of an eye, Shocking Swan Slash!
The first two slashes, powered by immense Blood Fiend and Demonic Qi, forced Wei Guangming back step after step.
Two vicious slash marks appeared on the Profound Gold Conical Hat in his hands.
The final slash, the Shocking Swan Slash, was impossibly fast, appearing before his eyes in an instant.
Wei Guangming gathered all his strength into his left hand and actually caught the blade of the Cyan Dragon Blood Drink!
The chilling Blood Fiend ground away the True Qi protecting Wei Guangming’s hand.
The blade of the Cyan Dragon Blood Drink sliced his left hand open, leaving it drenched in blood.
Wei Guangming’s Iron Chain Cross River Skill had already reached Great Success; he dared to block even Profound Soldiers with his bare hands.
But although the Cyan Dragon Blood Drink was a Profound Soldier, its materials were that of an Earth Soldier, so it could still tear through his flesh.
With an eruption of Power, Wei Guangming gripped the Cyan Dragon Blood Drink tightly, holding the Profound Gold Conical Hat in his right hand like a curved saber as he slashed horizontally at Chen Yuan!
"Die!"
A cold glint flashed in Wei Guangming’s eyes.
He had led the Iron Armor Sect to prominence, experiencing countless battles both large and small, and his combat experience in the Jianghu was immense.
Even facing Chen Yuan, who was weaker than him, he didn’t hesitate to use such a life-for-an-injury tactic.
But just then, Chen Yuan abruptly let go, voluntarily releasing his grip on the Cyan Dragon Blood Drink.
Wei Guangming, who had been pulling on the blade with all his might, was thrown off balance by the sudden shift in momentum.
True Qi erupted from his feet as he instantly executed a Thousand-Pound Weight to stabilize his stance.
But at that moment, an intensely fierce, golden Buddha Light erupted from Chen Yuan’s body, and he used his bare hands to catch the razor-sharp, blade-like edge of the Profound Gold Conical Hat!
Pure Glaze, Vajra Indestructible!
Wei Guangming’s eyes widened, his face a mask of utter disbelief.
’A Buddhist Sect’s Golden Body cultivation!’
’Of all the Body Refining Techniques in the world, those of the Buddhist Sect were the most numerous and the most powerful.’
’But Body Refining Techniques require long and arduous effort. While they build the most solid foundation, progress is notoriously slow.’
’This Chen Tian is so young, and his own strength is already immense. How could he possibly have also mastered a Buddhist Body Refining Technique?’
Chen Yuan didn’t give Wei Guangming much time to think.
Empowered by the Sutra of the Pure Glazed Vajra, a Giant Power erupted from him. He slammed the Profound Gold Conical Hat downward, its sharp edge instantly slicing into Wei Guangming’s neck as a torrent of blood sprayed out.
Yet, somehow, Wei Guangming was still not dead.
Cultivating a Body Refining Technique made one’s Life Force exceptionally strong.
The edge of the Profound Gold Conical Hat tore through flesh and blood but got stuck on his neck bone, unable to go even an inch deeper.
Wei Guangming let out a guttural roar, tossed aside the Cyan Dragon Blood Drink, and threw his blood-drenched left fist toward Chen Yuan.
Demonic Qi erupted from Chen Yuan’s hands, coiling around Wei Guangming’s arm like two giant black pythons.
Empowered by the Power of Celestial Demon Myriad Phenomena, the Shattering Jade Strength was no longer just for shattering jade—it was now strong enough to shatter gold and crack weapons!
In an instant, Wei Guangming’s arm was mangled and twisted, forcing a howl of agony from his lips.
Chen Yuan leaped behind him and pinned his head down. A dazzling Buddha Light shone as his Vajra Power erupted!
With a soft crunch, Wei Guangming’s body slammed onto the ground. The Profound Gold Conical Hat finally broke through his neck bone, severing his head.
Chen Yuan picked up the Cyan Dragon Blood Drink, let out a long breath, and immediately suppressed the raging Qi and blood within his body.
’Fighting a Martial Artist of the Sea of Reincarnation Realm wasn’t as easy as dealing with the Dongjiang Five Swords. Every move had to be at full power.’
’Thankfully, the battle was over much faster than he had anticipated.’
’Wei Guangming had been too desperate.’
’He had been so desperate to kill me that he resorted to a risky life-for-an-injury tactic, and that’s what gave me the chance to finish him off so quickly.’
Chen Yuan searched Wei Guangming’s body, found a bottle of Elixirs, and quickly stashed it away.
’Gu Xinru had said Zuo Feiyu gave Wei Guangming some healing Elixirs. Just as I thought, he hadn’t used them all up; there were still some left.’
Just then, the Iron Armor Sect disciples left on guard outside heard the commotion and came rushing over.
The moment they pushed open the courtyard gate, they were met by the dazzling glint of a blade!
After finishing them off, Chen Yuan broke into the Iron Armor Sect’s Treasure Vault. Unfortunately, he found nothing of value, just a few bottles of Low Grade Elixirs that were barely of any use to him.
The Iron Armor Sect’s strength was decent, but its foundation was ultimately too shallow, especially after having given a portion of its assets to the Yin Mountain Five Ghosts.
After taking all the usable Elixirs, Chen Yuan swaggered away.
The Iron Armor Sect disciples searching outside could never have imagined that in the span of a single night, their Sect Leader would be dead and their Sect destroyed.