Immortal Martial Emperor

In a fit of rage, Hong Yu killed.

The moment he broke through to the Peak of the Celestial Soul Realm, he already possessed the combat strength to instantly kill powerhouses of the same level.

What’s more, his Eight Desolates Saint Slaying Technique had now advanced to the Eighth Transformation Realm, and his body was comparable to an Earth-level High-Grade Primordial Weapon.

With the Eight Desolates Saint Slaying Technique active, not even an attack from an Early-stage Primordial Core Realm powerhouse could harm him.

Only True Dragon Demon Fiends like Yao Yueye, Ling Bingxin, and Ziyan Wuhen, who also possessed the ability to challenge those in higher realms, could pose a threat to him!

"Are you going to keep pushing me, or are you going to get lost?" Hong Yu asked, lifting his gaze to the group.

Killing a Celestial Soul Realm powerhouse with a mere wave of his hand was a feat sufficient to intimidate any ordinary expert.

The three remaining Celestial Soul Realm cultivators were clearly thinking of retreating. However, the Primordial Core Realm powerhouse was obviously unwilling to give up and let the sky-high bounty slip through his fingers.

He gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Don’t worry, everyone. He just got lucky with a sneak attack because we were careless. The three of you, form a Three Talents Array and surround him. I’ll be the main attacker. I’m sure other powerhouses will be arriving soon. I refuse to believe he can defeat all of us combined!"

The three Celestial Soul Realm powerhouses still looked hesitant.

The Primordial Core Realm powerhouse silently cursed the three of them, ’Useless trash.’ But aloud, he continued to coax them, "Don’t forget, as long as we kill Hong Yu, we’ll get that massive bounty. Even if there’s nothing else, one trillion Gold Coins is enough for us to live in luxury for the rest of our lives."

As the saying goes, money makes the world go ’round!

Hearing about the one trillion Gold Coin bounty, their minds filled with visions of spending money like water, living in magnificent palaces, and being surrounded by countless beautiful women.

The three men looked at each other and nodded. "Let’s do it!"

"Three Talents Array!"

The trio roared, assuming the formation’s positions as the array took shape.

The Three Talents Array was a basic combined-attack formation.

It required three Martial Artists of similar cultivation levels to work in concert. Once formed, their powers would connect, creating an array that balanced both offense and defense.

With three Late-stage Celestial Soul Realm powerhouses joined together, they could even hold their own against an Early-stage Primordial Core Realm expert.

Staring at the four who were charging at him again, Hong Yu took a deep breath, his gaze growing sharper. "Men die for wealth as birds die for food. So few people truly understand the essence of this truth. Since you’re so determined to kill me for some so-called bounty, then don’t blame me, Hong Yu, for being ruthless today!"

SWISH!

A blinding golden light flashed, and the Godslaying Spear appeared in his palm.

As his five fingers tightened around it, a sonic boom erupted from the immense power, and the Godslaying Spear radiated a brilliant golden light that shot toward the heavens.

"Illusion Spirit Spear Technique—Illusion Peak Technique!"

A flurry of spear shadows appeared, like countless golden lights soaring into the sky.

They converged in the air, stacking layer upon layer to form the phantom image of a golden mountain peak.

If one looked closely, they would discover that this golden mountain phantom was actually formed from a Star-dotted Array of innumerable spear shadows. It was vast, majestic, and heavy; a single glance was enough to stir one’s Heart Spirit.

BOOM!

The Illusion Peak Technique crashed down.

A terrifying surge of energy exploded outward in an instant.

Amidst the heart-stopping explosion, a golden shockwave swept out, and the three Celestial Soul Realm powerhouses within the Three Talents Array all spat out a mouthful of blood at the same time.

The immense energy of the Illusion Peak Technique had actually shattered their internal organs.

"How can he be this strong?"

The three men exchanged horrified glances.

’The three of us formed the Three Talents Array! Even if we couldn’t defeat a Primordial Core Realm powerhouse, we should at least be able to hold our own! But... with a single strike from Hong Yu, all three of us were severely injured?’

’Just how powerful is this Hong Yu?’

The poor fools had no idea that when Hong Yu’s Eight Desolates Saint Slaying Technique was at the Seventh Transformation, he already had the strength to face an Early-stage Primordial Core Realm powerhouse head-on.

Now, not only had his Eight Desolates Saint Slaying Technique reached the Eighth Transformation, allowing him to successfully form the Eight Desolates Dominating Body, but he had also mastered a third type of True Martial Arts Intent—the Fire Element True Intent.

And the Vibrating Rune Technique at the Realm of Perfection!

With all these enhancements, Hong Yu’s combat strength was already enough to let him fight across realms, comparable to a Mid-stage Primordial Core Realm powerhouse.

If he could continue on his current path, absorb a full eight strands of True Martial Arts Intent, and then break through to the Primordial Core Realm, his strength would become unprecedentedly formidable.

Even surpassing Yao Yueye would not be an impossible dream!

Of course, all of that was for the future. The most important thing now was to deal with the people in front of him!

"Illusion Heaven Technique!"

A golden curtain of spear light materialized in the air. A terrifying golden radiance descended from the sky in overlapping layers, as hundreds, even thousands, of attacks shot down abruptly.

"Not good! Block it! We have to block it!"

The three Celestial Soul Realm powerhouses roared, their eyes nearly splitting from rage. They all turned to the nearly stupefied Primordial Core Realm powerhouse at their side. "Damn you, what are you standing there gawking for? Attack!"

"Ah? Oh, I’m attacking now!"

The Primordial Core Realm powerhouse finally snapped out of it.

Hong Yu’s single strike had severely injured the three men in the Three Talents Array, and that display of power had sent a chill down his spine!

But the battle had reached a fever pitch. It was now a fight to the death, and there was absolutely no room for hesitation.

’Looks like I have to go all out. This is my last time participating in the martial gathering, and I have no hope of contending for a True Dragon Position.’

A ruthless, desperate look shot from his eyes. ’But if I can kill Hong Yu, I might win the favor of the Zhui Yang Ancestor. Even without the massive bounty, I could just ask to become the Zhui Yang Ancestor’s disciple. Only then will I have a chance to reach a higher realm in the future. All my hopes rest on Hong Yu... I must kill him!’

"Blinding Light Slash!"

The man roared, and his Profound Light Treasure Saber spun through the air, hacking out thirty-three blinding streams of Sword Gang!

Hong Yu instantly sensed the Sword Gang rushing toward him.

He snorted coldly, his single hand gripping the Godslaying Spear as he relentlessly attacked the faltering Three Talents Array.

At the same time, his left hand clenched into a fist. Golden light swirled between his fingers before he barked out a single word, "Break!"

The wind from his punch vibrated as a torrent of Fist Force surged forth.

A golden fist phantom, a full meter tall with clearly defined fingers, shot out and slammed into the sharp Sword Gang with a BOOM.

The sharp Sword Gang sliced at the Fist Force.

But Hong Yu’s punch remained completely unshaken.

Where the two attacks collided, blinding sparks of golden light erupted, brilliant yet violent, and utterly terrifying.

BOOM!

A terrifying explosion suddenly rang out.

The fist phantom remained intact, but the Sword Gang shattered.

The punch continued onward without losing momentum, its speed incredible. With a SWISH, it slammed into the Primordial Core Realm powerhouse.

PTUI!

He violently spat out a mouthful of blood.

The Primordial Core Realm powerhouse was sent flying backward, his clothes exploding from the force of the punch and scattering in all directions.

His body stumbled back more than thirty meters.

The moment he stopped, he could no longer support himself. His legs gave out, and he knelt on the ground, propping himself up with his hands as he continued to vomit blood.

He looked at Hong Yu with horror. "H-How is this possible? You’re only at the Celestial Soul Realm. How can you be this strong?"

Hong Yu gave him a cold glance and said nothing, but his right arm suddenly thrust forward.

The Godslaying Spear shot out like an extension of his arm.

The exceptionally sharp Godslaying Spear pulsed with a keen edge. With a RUMBLE, he unleashed two consecutive Illusion Sea Technique attacks.

The Spear Aura surged like a churning golden ocean.

It rolled forward, wave after wave, each one stronger than the last!

The first strike shattered the hard-won defenses of the Three Talents Array. The three men convulsed, their mouths full of blood.

The second strike swept past...

Like a swarm of locusts in autumn that leaves nothing behind, the three were simultaneously struck by thousands of attacks, turning them into human sieves that sprayed blood endlessly.

"H-How could..."

"...this..."

"...strong..."

The light in the three men’s eyes gradually faded.

A flicker of regret danced in their eyes.

’If I’d known this would happen, I wouldn’t have gotten involved in this mess!’

Unfortunately...

There’s no medicine for regret in this world!

Men die for wealth, as birds die for food!

What a tragedy. And what a warning to the world.

...

"Now, it’s your turn!" Hong Yu said, narrowing his eyes at the Primordial Core Realm powerhouse.

"N-No, stay away..."

At this point, the Primordial Core Realm powerhouse had lost all of his previous confidence and arrogance. Under Hong Yu’s gaze, his legs trembled uncontrollably.

If he weren’t so weak, he would have already scrambled away, wetting himself in terror!

"Didn’t you just say you were going to kill me and exchange me for the Zhui Yang Old Monster’s massive bounty?" Hong Yu asked, squinting, a dangerous glint in his eyes.

The Primordial Core Realm powerhouse’s heart trembled, a bitter taste filling his mouth. He lowered his head and kowtowed repeatedly. "I was wrong, I was really wrong. Hong Yu, Big Brother, Ancestor... I’m begging you, please don’t lower yourself to my level. Just let me go like you’re letting out a fart! Please, I’m begging you..."

But in his lowered eyes, a cold glint flickered.

A disdainful sneer appeared on Hong Yu’s face. "If I were the one kneeling here right now, would you let me go?"

"I... I..."

He trembled slightly, seemingly out of fear and apprehension.

But covertly, his fingers were twitching.

Suddenly...

He snapped his head up, opened his mouth wide to reveal a black arrow, and roared, "I’ll never let you go! Go to hell!"

SWISH!

The black arrow shot out, breaking the sound barrier.

Its speed was incredible.

The Primordial Core Realm powerhouse’s eyes danced with madness and glee. "Heh heh heh, this oral Poison Arrow is an Earth-level Lower Grade Primordial Weapon Hidden Weapon! I had to rob more than thirty wealthy families back in the day just to scrape together the money to buy one. I was saving it for a True Dragon Genius, but I didn’t expect to use it on you. Still, it’s worth it if I can get that massive bounty!"

"Heh heh heh, Hong Yu, oh, Hong Yu, just accept your death! Even a Late-stage Primordial Core Realm Powerhouse would be killed by this Hidden Weapon if caught off guard, let alone you..."

"Is that so?"

Just as he was gloating, a cold voice boomed like thunder, causing his expression to freeze instantly.

He stared at Hong Yu in terror.

He saw Hong Yu slowly open his hand. There, caught in his palm, was the Hidden Weapon.

The Hidden Weapon capable of injuring a Late-stage Primordial Core Realm expert hadn’t even broken the skin on Hong Yu’s palm!

"H-How is that possible?"

He watched in terror and turned to flee, but with a flick of his wrist, Hong Yu sent the hidden arrow flying with a SWISH. It pierced straight through the man’s head.

His eyes widened in despair. The dignified Primordial Core Realm powerhouse fell to the ground with a THUD, dead.

After killing four Celestial Soul Realm cultivators and one Primordial Core Realm expert in succession, Hong Yu took a shallow breath, his expression grim. ’I can’t stay here any longer. The lure of this massive bounty is too great; even a True Dragon Genius might be tempted. If several of them team up, even if I can handle it, I’ll have to pay a heavy price.’

With that thought, he prepared to leave.

But just as he turned, he discovered that at some unknown point in time, a young man was now standing in his path...

[Thank you to my friends for the tips!!]