Chapter 231: Ungrateful!

Chapter 231: Chapter 231: Ungrateful!

Bang!

Han Xuan’s head rolled to the ground, her eyes wide open, her beautiful face tinged with a trace of confusion and disbelief, as if she couldn’t believe she was dead.

She didn’t want to die!

She was the famously cherished young lady of the Han Family, adored by all, with a life full of endless splendor ahead!

“If only you knew this would be the outcome, why act the way you did back then?”

Luo Cheng sheathed his sword and shook his head, immediately beginning to clean the battlefield.

“These guys turned out to be pretty wealthy.”

After stripping everyone of their belongings, a smile appeared on Luo Cheng’s face.

The combined wealth of the four Tongxuan Realm Third Layer martial artists amounted to roughly two thousand Essence Energy Pills, which was equivalent to twenty million silver taels!

The others weren’t lacking either; a rough estimate put their combined assets at over ten million silver taels.

All together, nearly forty million taels!

Luo Cheng, who was currently dirt poor, found himself with not even a single piece of silver, save for a few star-level treasures and rare artifacts.

This fortune was truly a blessing in disguise!

Gathering everything up, Luo Cheng collected the corpses of the eleven dead and quickly sat cross-legged, releasing his Martial Soul.

He deliberately slowed down, waiting for these people, planning not only to eliminate the roots completely but also to devour their Martial Souls.

“Four Tongxuan Realm Third Layer martial artists, as well as seven Tongxuan Realm Second Layer martial artists’ Martial Soul Essence… This should be enough to elevate my cultivation to the next level!”

Speaking to himself, Luo Cheng immediately began the devouring process.

Buzz!

An invisible and mystical suction force erupted from the Nine-colored Mysterious Egg, pulling the Martial Souls of all eleven individuals toward Luo Cheng.

Rumble!

The influx of Martial Soul Essence was immense, surging into his body like a torrential tide.

Instantly, Luo Cheng’s entire bloodstream bulged and surged, his skin turning blood-red!

Fortunately, his physique was extraordinarily strong; if it were any other Tongxuan Realm First Layer martial artist, they would have surely been torn apart by this Essence Qi torrent!

Even so, Luo Cheng didn’t dare to relax, activating the All Heavens Dragon Control Technique to its fullest.

After a while, the turbulent aura around Luo Cheng gradually calmed down.

Opening his eyes, Luo Cheng let out a long exhale.

“A pity there’s no time to refine all of the Martial Soul Essence…”

In just a short moment, the Essence Energy Spiritual Light at the center of the Essence Energy Vortex had more than doubled!

If he could fully refine the Martial Soul Essence of all eleven individuals, even if he couldn’t break through to Tongxuan Realm Second Layer, he’d likely be very close.

Raising his head, Luo Cheng glanced briefly in the direction of Xuanyuan Sect and shook his head.

“Forget it, better to head to Linjiang City as quickly as possible!”

The longer he waited, the greater the likelihood that more members of the Crown Prince Hall would arrive.

Standing up, Luo Cheng threw all the corpses into the Luoyan River.

As the blood scent spread, a large, dark shadow began converging from all directions.

The next moment!

Splashes!

Schools of three-meter-long, spindle-shaped blue-scaled monster fish with sharp fangs broke through the water surface, causing the entire river to boil.

In the blink of an eye, the eleven corpses disappeared without a trace, leaving only a vast crimson stain in the river.

“The Luoyan River is indeed filled with dangers!”

Luo Cheng felt his scalp tingling as he watched.

With his own eyes, he saw a single monster fish bite Yuan Kang’s body into pieces, even snapping the bones!

If he were to fall into the river and face these monsters, his survival chances wouldn’t even surpass thirty percent!

Not wanting to attract more vicious creatures, Luo Cheng immediately mounted his horse and sped away.

In just a few blinks of an eye, the Flame Jade Lion was already several li away, its form swiftly vanishing into the distance.

Roar!

Just as Luo Cheng left, the once-calm river suddenly churned, forming a massive vortex.

At the vortex’s center, a shadow as huge as a mountain surged upward, overflowing with Demon Qi!

The blue-scaled monster fish unable to flee in time were shredded by the vortex in an instant, staining the entire river blood-red!

For the remainder of the journey, Luo Cheng traveled at full speed, the Flame Jade Lion running with all its might, appearing like a streak of fire extending rapidly across the horizon!

By afternoon, a massive city emerged in Luo Cheng’s line of sight.

Linjiang City!

As the waterway hub of the Great Yue Dynasty, Linjiang City remained as bustling as ever.

People from all directions converged upon it—some riding fearsome flying beasts, others seated in gold-plated carriages, and even some powerful figures soaring through the air, each exuding extraordinary presence.

“Hmm, so many sect disciples!”

Stepping into the city, Luo Cheng was surprised to see sect disciples everywhere; there was no shortage of disciples from the Three Great Sects.

“Looks like everyone’s scrambling for one final push in the last month!”

With some thought, Luo Cheng quickly understood.

Every major sect held their Outer Sect Grand Tournament at the end of the year.

For teens and young adults in their fiery prime, who wouldn’t want to showcase their talents, make a name for themselves, and rise to greatness?

Finding an inn, Luo Cheng boarded the Flame Jade Lion and promptly set off toward Lingyun Pavilion in the heart of the city.

Since his goal was to claim first place in the Outer Sect Grand Tournament.

Every moment was now incredibly precious to him.

Turning a street corner, the sound of commotion drew his attention.

Glancing over, Luo Cheng noticed a large crowd gathered outside an inn.

Luo Cheng had intended to ignore it, but his gaze caught a familiar figure amidst the crowd.

“Guo Qing?”

Recognizing her as a disciple of the Luoxia Sect, Luo Cheng hesitated for a moment before walking over.

In the crowd, a confrontation was unfolding.

Four Luoxia Sect female disciples were surrounded by a group of Fierce Cloud Sect disciples.

The four Luoxia Sect female disciples were graceful and beautiful.

Among them were Guo Qing and Ji Rou, who had once accompanied Luo Cheng on a mission.

An eerie voice came from a Fierce Cloud Sect male disciple, his gaze scanning the four women before he sneered:

“Our Senior Brother Cheng Gong merely wishes to invite you upstairs for a drink. Why not give him some face?”

Anger flashed across Guo Qing’s eyes as she turned to leave with the other disciples, only to be stopped by an outstretched hand.

The green-clad youth who had spoken earlier said coldly, “Senior Brother Cheng Gong ranks in the top 100 of our Fierce Cloud Sect! Being invited for drinks by him is your honor. Don’t fail to appreciate it!”

Guo Qing’s expression turned frosty. “We don’t know any Cheng Gong, nor do we need this so-called honor! Move aside and let us through!”

“You!”

The green-clad youth was about to lose his temper when a figure stepped out of the inn.

A tall, lean Fierce Cloud Sect disciple, dressed in green robes, with sharp, penetrating eyes. His aura alone revealed him to be a Tongxuan Realm Third Layer martial artist!

“Senior Brother Cheng Gong!”

The four Fierce Cloud Sect disciples saluted in unison.

Cheng Gong nodded slightly, his gaze landing on Ji Rou, whose demeanor was gentle and serene. His eyes glinted, and he smiled warmly:

“Ladies, please excuse my junior’s rude words. I apologize on their behalf. I merely wish to make your acquaintance.”

Guo Qing responded icily, “Sorry, we don’t have the time!”

Beside her, another Luoxia Sect female disciple said coldly, “Our Senior Sister Yan Qingshuang is nearby. If you wish to invite us, you’d better ask for her permission first!”

Yan Qingshuang!

The crowd buzzed instantly.

Yan Qingshuang was the number one Outer Sect genius of the Luoxia Sect, having awakened a Nine-star Sword Martial Soul. At less than 18 years old, her Sword Dao Realm had reached the level of Human Sword Integration. She was hailed as the Luoxia Sect’s most promising young talent to grasp Sword Intent!

Upon hearing the name Yan Qingshuang, Cheng Gong’s expression momentarily stiffened. Glancing around, he quickly smiled and said:

“If Yan Qingshuang is here, all the better. I’ve long heard of her exceptional Sword Dao. I’d love to witness it for myself.”

Guo Qing’s brows furrowed slightly.

She hadn’t expected this man to be so shamelessly aggressive.

Regrettably, they lacked the strength to contend with him. Their only hope was for their senior sister to return soon.

At that moment, an indifferent voice rose from the crowd.

“After being rejected numerous times, don’t you feel any shame continuing to pester?”

The crowd gasped, heads immediately turning toward the source of the voice.

There stood a youth wearing a sword at his side. His posture was upright, his features refined, and while he wore only the uniform of an Outer Disciple from Xuanyuan Sect, he exuded an unparalleled air of distinction.

“It’s you!”

Guo Qing and Ji Rou recognized Luo Cheng instantly, staring at him in surprise.

“A Xuanyuan Sect disciple!”

Cheng Gong narrowed his snake-like eyes as they locked onto Luo Cheng.

The green-clad youth quickly assessed the situation and, noticing that Luo Cheng’s aura was merely at the Tongxuan Realm First Layer Peak, sneered:

“What’s a nobody like you doing here? A mere dog of Xuanyuan Sect dares to bark so loudly! Kneel!”

Before his voice had even faded, the green-clad youth appeared before Luo Cheng, striking down with an open hand.

Bang!

Torrential Essence Energy gathered into a hand the size of a millstone, covering Luo Cheng’s entire body.

“Watch out!”

Guo Qing and Ji Rou cried out in alarm, their faces blanching.

It was obvious that the green-clad youth, capable of emitting Essence Energy externally, was a Tongxuan Realm Second Layer martial artist!

“Scram!”

Luo Cheng’s eyes were cold as he threw a punch straight ahead.

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