Martial Saint with Passives

For a moment, the roar of colliding True Qi, the sharp clang of crossing blades, and the wretched screams of the dying echoed throughout the mountain estate!

Although You Bojun was old and his Qi Blood was failing, the foundation of his Sixth Layer of True Master Realm cultivation was still intact. His longsword danced like a dragon, unleashing Sword Qi in all directions. For a moment, he actually forced Xie Songnian and the two courtyard heads attacking alongside him—Feng Zhuyun of Liufeng Courtyard and Yue Lingfeng of Lingxiao Courtyard—into a flustered defense!

He fought one against three, yet held his ground!

However, You Bojun’s fighting style was completely reckless. Every move was an exchange of injury for injury, a gamble of life for life!

He focused his ferocious assault on Xie Songnian, his hatred for the man clearly bone-deep!

"Old dog, you’re courting death!" Forced back again and again, Xie Songnian lost face and roared in fury. He unleashed his True Qi to its fullest and joined forces with the other two courtyard heads to surround and attack.

At the same time, the You Family’s other two Supreme Elders were completely surrounded by experts from the Taiyuan Sect and the Profound Sound Sect.

The scene was utterly gruesome.

Knowing they would die today, every member of the You Family fought with incredible bravery, often dragging an enemy down with them before they fell.

Although the Three Great Sects had the advantage in numbers and a cloud of experts, they still suffered considerable casualties in the face of this desperate counterattack.

Xu Qingshan patrolled the edge of the battlefield, his brow tightly furrowed.

He had already been reluctant to come on this mission. Now, seeing the grief, indignation, and resolve of the dying You Family members—and the genuine look in their eyes—his own doubts deepened.

But as a courtyard head of the Cangyun Sect, he couldn’t just stand by. He had no choice but to engage the You Family Death Warriors who charged at him.

PFFT!

In the end, You Bojun was old, weary, and outnumbered. In a moment of carelessness, he was struck under the ribs by a vicious palm strike from Xie Songnian and immediately spat out a mouthful of blood!

But he ignored his injury and countered with a backhand sword strike. An incomparably sharp ray of Sword Qi shot out like a venomous snake, aiming straight for Xie Songnian’s chest!

Xie Songnian’s face fell in alarm. He dodged with all his might, but the Sword Qi still pierced his shoulder, leaving a gash so deep the bone was visible. Blood streamed down as his face instantly paled!

"Protect the Vice Sect Leader!" Feng Zhuyun, head of Liufeng Courtyard, and Yue Lingfeng, head of Lingxiao Courtyard, hastily rushed forward and launched a fierce assault on You Bojun.

You Bojun hastily swung his sword to block, but he was ultimately no match for the two heads’ full-powered assault. His longsword shattered inch by inch, and the force of the blow sent him staggering back several steps.

He let out a wretched laugh. He was a spent force.

Then, he threw away his broken sword and met his enemies with his bare fists and palms.

He fought desperately to repel a few more attackers, his body accumulating several more gruesome wounds. He was on the verge of collapse.

"Go!"

He roared at the few surviving You Family disciples behind him. He violently burned the last of his life’s Essence, erupting with a final, terrifying aura that temporarily forced his besiegers back.

He then turned and staggered away, fleeing deeper into the estate.

"After him! Don’t let that old bastard get away!" Xie Songnian roared, clutching his shoulder and gritting his teeth.

Like a pack of hungry wolves, the experts from the Three Great Sects swarmed into the estate’s interior!

Any sporadic resistance they encountered along the way was swiftly crushed!

...

On the other side of the estate, behind a well-hidden rockery.

You Honglang and an old, stooped servant whose eyes nonetheless gleamed with a sharp light were waiting nervously.

The old servant’s name was You Zhong. He had served the You Family for three generations and was unwaveringly loyal.

His cultivation had reached the Peak of the Refining Organ Realm. While not on par with the Supreme Elders, he was more than capable of handling ordinary Martial Artists.

He had not joined the main defense; instead, he had been tasked with leading the Young Master to safety.

Hearing the earth-shaking battle cries from the front courtyard and the chaotic footsteps drawing nearer, You Honglang’s heart twisted in agony. He knew the Grand Elder and the others were likely...

"Uncle Zhong, we..." You Honglang’s voice faltered.

"Young Master, go!" You Zhong was far more experienced and knew this was no time for grief. He shoved aside an inconspicuous stone at the base of the rockery, revealing a dark, deep opening just large enough for one person to pass through.

The two quickly slipped inside. The secret passage was dark and damp, but otherwise clear.

You Zhong led the way while You Honglang followed close behind, tightly clutching a small, fist-sized bronze bell to his chest.

The small bell was covered in a green patina, a clear sign of its great age.

An ancient word was carved upon its body: "Rebirth."

This was the Supreme Secret Treasure of the Demon Sect, the Rebirth Bell!

After exiting the secret passage, the two found themselves outside the estate.

They chose a direction that was guarded by the Three Great Sects, one where the Qilin Army was not stationed.

Along the way, they ran into several patrols of disciples from the Three Great Sects.

But at that moment, the main forces were all busy fighting inside the estate.

Those left behind on patrol were generally not very strong, at the Bone Forging Realm at most.

As a result, You Zhong dispatched them all swiftly and with thunderous efficiency.

For a Peak Refining Organ Realm master, dealing with these ordinary disciples was a complete slaughter.

Just as they were about to leave the estate grounds, a flicker of hope ignited in You Honglang’s eyes.

’As long as I can escape, there’s a chance for revenge!’

However, just as they were about to duck into a dense forest, a ghostly figure silently appeared, blocking their path!

The figure was completely shrouded in a large, black cloak, their face hidden deep within the shadow of their hood.

They radiated a sinister, cold, and bizarre aura that made one’s heart pound with dread.

The hairs on You Honglang and You Zhong’s arms stood on end. They instantly felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy!

’This person’s aura is even stronger than Grand Elder You Bojun’s!’

’They’re at least a top-tier expert at the Sixth Layer of the True Master Realm!’

"Obediently hand over the ’Rebirth Bell,’ and I might show some mercy and leave you with intact corpses," a low, ageless voice drifted from beneath the cloak.

"Who are you?!" You Honglang demanded, his voice trembling as he instinctively clutched the Rebirth Bell even tighter.

The old servant, You Zhong, suddenly seemed to recall something. His pupils contracted violently, and a look of absolute terror and disbelief spread across his face, his voice trembling: