Chapter 1715 - Break Out
With a single slash, Liu Wuxie drove the Bloodthirst Blade forward and released a crimson blade ray that tore through the air with ease. Such a plain attack erupted with terrifying power and instantly killed the Infernal Flame Wolves charging toward him.
The Bloodthirst Blade devoured every drop of blood within their bodies, revealing the weapon's terrifying nature. The more blood it absorbed, the stronger it became. The bloodstain across its surface grew clearer, and its flow increased.
Too many Infernal Flame Wolves swarmed the area, and Chen An had already fallen into their encirclement. The other five guards fared no better. They could barely handle one or two wolves at most, and defending themselves became nearly impossible once too many attacked at the same time.
"Young Master, we'll hold back the Infernal Flame Wolves while you break out to safety!" the five guards said with determination, preparing to sacrifice themselves and clear a path to survival for Chen An.
More than three hundred Infernal Flame Wolves surrounded them. Even if the wolves stood still for the guards to slaughter them, the endless killing would eventually numb the guards' arms. Worse still, the wolves showed no fear of death. It was as though some power controlled them, and their attacks grew more ferocious with every passing moment.
Liu Wuxie frowned as Ghost Pupil pierced through the bodies of the Infernal Flame Wolves. He discovered a strange aura flowing inside their blood.
"It's the power of the Burst Pollen," Liu Wuxie murmured, but he kept his voice low.
Even if he were to explain it to Chen An and the others, they wouldn't know that Burst Pollen came from a strange flower. If humans or immortal beasts inhaled it, they would fall into a frenzy and lose control over their urge to attack anything they saw. The Infernal Flame Wolves had only charged into the campsite because they had inhaled Burst Pollen, which meant someone wanted them dead.
Liu Wuxie had only just entered the celestial realm and couldn't recall offending anyone. If he had offended someone, it would only be Ye Linghan, but they had already resolved their feud. As for the conflict between the City Lord Mansion and the Wen Clan, he still knew nothing about it.
"Chen An, head to the opposite side of the stream," Liu Wuxie said.
Since someone wanted them dead, he could only adjust his strategy. He knew the mastermind who drove the Infernal Flame Wolves into a frenzy was likely hiding in the dark.
If the Infernal Flame Wolves had wandered here by accident, Liu Wuxie wouldn't mind killing and refining every last one of them. But since someone was controlling them, he couldn't reveal all his strength and alert the enemy. He had to preserve as many trump cards as possible for anything unexpected.
"Okay!" Chen An said, immediately heading toward the stream.
The Infernal Flame Wolves were fire-attributed immortal beasts and naturally feared water.
Chen An followed Liu Wuxie's instruction and chose the deeper section of the stream. This way, the Infernal Flame Wolves wouldn't be able to cross over easily.
Ye Linghan stood atop a large tree and saw everything clearly. Her eyes remained fixed on Liu Wuxie, and her gaze shifted slightly every time he swung his blade. It wasn't because his cultivation was powerful, but because he could still maintain such composure against so many Infernal Flame Wolves.
Anxiety gradually appeared on Chen An's face, while the five guards grew increasingly restless. Their attack had clearly slowed compared to earlier.
Only Liu Wuxie remained calm and composed, occasionally helping the five guards repel the wolves.
All of a sudden, several black shadows appeared in the distance, shaking the ground as they charged forward.
"Damn it! Second-grade immortal beast!" Chen An exclaimed. The second-grade immortal beasts charging toward them were comparable to High Immortal Realm human cultivators.
The second-grade Infernal Flame Wolves swiftly sealed off Chen An's path, preventing them from approaching the stream. They released a powerful demonic aura that sent the five guards flying back, and if this continued, all of them would die here.
"Brother Wu, take them and retreat while I hold off the second-grade Infernal Flame Wolves," Chen An said, volunteering to stay behind while Liu Wuxie escaped with the five guards.
Liu Wuxie hesitated when he heard that. With his ability, escaping alone would be easy, but he couldn't bring himself to abandon Chen An. After all, Chen An was a member of the Peace and Stability Merchant Association and Chen Ping's adopted son.
"You five go and join Chen An. I'll handle the other Infernal Flame Wolves!" Liu Wuxie shouted as he charged in another direction.
When Chen An saw Liu Wuxie rushing elsewhere, he cried out, "Brother Wu, no!"
Liu Wuxie had charged straight into the heart of the Infernal Flame Wolves and drawn most of their attention away. This was especially true for the second-grade Infernal Flame Wolves, who seemed provoked by his actions and rushed toward him.
"Sweep Through a Thousand Armies!" Liu Wuxie yelled, unleashing a plain strike that transformed into a sweeping shockwave after his immortal energy strengthened it.
Over thirty Infernal Flame Wolves died instantly. Their carcasses vanished, and the Bloodthirst Blade devoured their blood. The more blood it absorbed, the stronger the blade ray released by the Bloodthirst Blade became.
Liu Wuxie intended to use the Infernal Flame Wolves' blood to improve the Bloodthirst Blade's quality. He had forcibly torn open a path for Chen An and the others to escape.
"Leave now!" Liu Wuxie roared when he saw Chen An standing motionless.
"Retreat!" Chen An said. He knew Liu Wuxie had risked his life to tear open a safe path for them, and if they refused to leave now, they would all die here together.
The six swiftly charged toward the stream and swam across it. The Infernal Flame Wolves stopped at the bank, not daring to cross.
The stream's current was rapid, and its water was deep, so the wolves didn't dare to enter it carelessly.
"Brother Wu, run!" Chen An shouted after crossing the stream.
At that moment, the Infernal Flame Wolves had surrounded Liu Wuxie, and five second-grade immortal beasts were among them. The wolves bared their fangs and slowly advanced, filling Liu Wuxie's nostrils with the thick stench of blood.
Without Chen An and the other guards holding him back, Liu Wuxie could finally fight without concern. He raised the Bloodthirst Blade toward the sky, and it released a strange light that glared through the night.
Ye Linghan's eyes narrowed when she saw the bloodstain on the blade, disbelief flashing across her face.
"There's something strange about that blade," Ye Linghan murmured.
The Infernal Flame Wolves let out deep growls, and several of them breathed fireballs from their maws toward Liu Wuxie.
If those fireballs exploded, their power would be terrifying enough to burn heavenly immortals to death.
Ye Linghan hesitated, wondering whether she should help Liu Wuxie. She had summoned the Infernal Flame Wolves to test him, not to kill him. Through the earlier battle, she had already confirmed that he had no connection to the Wen Clan. Since that was the case, she couldn't simply watch the savior of the City Lord Mansion die.
While she hesitated, Liu Wuxie struck like a tiger, plunging into a wolf pack. The moment he charged in, the Bloodthirst Blade descended from the sky and unleashed an unrivaled blade ray.
There was no massive aura or earth-shaking explosion, since battles between heavenly immortals were no different from mortal clashes in the celestial realm. Even so, the impact of this strike was terrifying enough to overturn everyone's understanding.
The fireballs hovering in midair exploded, releasing terrifying heatwaves that engulfed Liu Wuxie. But a black hole appeared out of nowhere and devoured all the flames.
Devastation followed wherever the blade ray passed. The bodies of the Infernal Flame Wolves were powerful enough that even Chen An would struggle to split them apart.
However, with the Bloodthirst Blade's power, Liu Wuxie could easily tear through the wolves using only blade rays.
Ye Linghan's eyelids twitched. She had just witnessed Liu Wuxie slay a second-grade immortal beast with a single strike, and the sight felt unbelievable. She couldn't believe such power belonged to someone in the Heavenly Immortal Realm. Even ordinary fifth- or sixth-level High Immortals wouldn't be able to unleash such a force.
The slaughter continued, and the Bloodthirst Blade struck faster and faster. Liu Wuxie used no real technique in his attacks, merely strengthening each strike with immortal energy.
Since he had sealed away all the immortal arts from his previous life, the blade techniques he used now were ordinary martial techniques. The Divine Mystic Yin Needle wasn't suitable against the Infernal Flame Wolves, as it specialized in breaking through protective energy and worked better in one-on-one combat.
Each of Liu Wuxie's attacks harvested the lives of multiple wolves. As the number of Infernal Flame Wolves continued to drop, Liu Wuxie had already retreated to the edge of the stream, no longer intending to keep fighting.
The Bloodthirst Blade had absorbed enough blood, reaching saturation. It clearly needed time to digest what it had devoured.
Three terrifying Infernal Flame Wolves pounced toward Liu Wuxie, releasing a powerful impact that nearly sent him flying. After all, those three wolves possessed strength comparable to ninth-level High Immortals.
Chen An and the others could only watch anxiously, powerless to help. Had they been in Liu Wuxie's place, they would have had no choice but to await death against three ninth-level High Immortals.
The three Infernal Flame Wolves rapidly expanded in Liu Wuxie's vision. Their speed was terrifying, comparable to that of falling meteorites, and they crossed 10 meters in the blink of an eye.
When the three wolves leaped into the air, they released three gigantic fireballs that attacked Liu Wuxie from three directions. At the same time, the Infernal Flame Wolves launched physical attacks, brandishing their claws. If those claws landed, they could easily rip away a large piece of flesh or even tear an ordinary person in half.
Three clusters of cold energy had already appeared before Ye Linghan, ready to save Liu Wuxie if he failed to hold on. As mentioned before, she couldn't possibly watch Liu Wuxie die at the hands of the Infernal Flame Wolves. She had already achieved her purpose, and it was time to end this farce.
When the Bloodthirst Blade finished digesting the blood it had absorbed, it released a suffocating blade ray. Liu Wuxie trembled as the blade ray shot into the sky, forming a crimson pillar.
At this critical moment, the Bloodthirst Blade advanced and reached the level of the High Immortal Realm. Earlier, the broken blade had only matched the Heavenly Immortal Realm in quality at best.
After devouring the blood of so many Infernal Flame Wolves, the Bloodthirst Blade finally broke through, which was good news for Liu Wuxie. After advancing to the High Immortal Realm, its power surged, allowing it to release an even more terrifying blade aura.
Earlier, the blade ray could extend only up to three meters, but after advancing, it could now reach ten meters. Moreover, the Bloodthirst Blade had become even sharper than before.
With a single swing, the blade could now tear through the resistance of air. But to tear through space, it would have to reach at least the Immortal King Realm.
The three Infernal Flame Wolves no longer had any path of retreat. The moment the Bloodthirst Blade advanced, they all felt a trace of fear. However, suspended in midair, they were left vulnerable with no way to dodge.
Liu Wuxie raised the Bloodthirst Blade to the sky and injected immortal energy into it, causing the blade to release a ringing cry. Only at this moment did the Bloodthirst Blade truly acknowledge him.
Now that the Bloodthirst Blade had acknowledged him, Liu Wuxie had officially become its master. From this moment onward, no one else could take it away from him.
