Chapter 419: Chapter 414: Rather Die Than Submit, I’ll Take the Initiative (2)
To an Inner Master, such an injury was nothing. He wouldn’t give it a second thought.
With a flash of movement, he appeared before the Taiyin Saintess.
The Taiyin Saintess’s Cultivation could no longer even sustain the External Refining Steel Realm. Her aura grew fainter and fainter, and her condition was far worse than before.
Even the Nether Beast Ancient Insect, which she had considered her trump card, was now emitting a strange energy that was affecting her spirit, making her situation increasingly dire.
"Saintess, it seems you’re out of strength. Don’t worry, I’ll take the lead in a moment. I’ll let you experience the joys of being a woman!"
"I will make good use of your Nine Nether Ancient Primordial Body. It’s sure to help my Ten Thousand Beasts Scripture evolve to the next level."
Baili Star was overjoyed at the sight of the Taiyin Saintess. He didn’t even care that his own clothes were torn and his Treasure Armor was shattered.
To him, such trivialities were nothing compared to the Taiyin Saintess before him.
"Don’t even think..."
The Taiyin Saintess’s legs gave out, and she collapsed to the ground, her condition worsening.
She realized something was terribly wrong.
The effects of the Ten Thousand Unity Gu Flower were far more potent than she had anticipated; she could barely withstand them now.
"You little bug hiding in the shadows, you’ve been watching for so long. Aren’t you going to run?"
Suddenly, Baili Star’s gaze swept toward a spot behind him as he sneered.
"Oh, are you afraid I’ll annihilate the Cyan Yuan Sect? Gu An, Acting Sect Leader of the Cyan Yuan Sect!"
"You old fool, did you really think your little hiding trick could fool me?"
"The Taiyin Saintess was hoping you’d make a move, but she clearly overestimated you. An old coward like you is terrified of death!"
"Leave now, and I might spare your life. If you put me in a good mood, I might even spare the Cyan Yuan Sect!"
Baili Star continued.
He wanted to enjoy the fruits of his labor and had no desire for anyone to spoil his mood.
As for what came next, he would naturally have to silence any witnesses.
The Taiyin Saintess’s special Physique was still useful, and he intended to exploit it fully. He would lock her away like a prize, completely extracting the benefits of her Nine Nether Ancient Primordial Body for himself.
Gu An, the leader of the Cyan Yuan Sect, knew these secrets, so he had to die. He couldn’t be left alive, and neither could his sect. He would then frame the Taiyin Saintess for the slaughter, conveniently inciting hatred between the Merak Sacred Land and the Taiyin Holy Sect.
For him, this was an excellent option indeed.
"Leave now, and we can go our separate ways. Otherwise, you’ll have to bear the consequences!"
"Your tiny Cyan Yuan Sect cannot withstand the wrath of the Myriad Beasts Dao!"
Baili Star could still feel the presence, and his tone turned icy.
’He’s just lurking in the shadows, waiting for a chance to attack,’ he thought. ’Given the Taiyin Saintess’s current state... this is the perfect time to get down to business. I certainly don’t want to be disturbed.’
"So, you’ve chosen to make an enemy of me!"
"Python True Form! Die!"
He still felt that faint, lingering sense of danger, and a flash of fury crossed his eyes.
The Python Martial Seal flared around him as he unleashed a devastating attack toward the source of the danger he sensed.
He didn’t take Gu An, a new Grandmaster who had just reached the Inner Refining of the Five Viscera, seriously at all. If the timing hadn’t been so delicate, he would have dealt with him long ago.
’But it seems this person is tired of living, still trying to hide and launch a sneak attack. I’ll show Gu An the meaning of a Quasi-Saint Son from a Holy Land. I’ll make him regret ever staying here and show him the true gulf in our power.’
BOOM!
An entire section of the forest was obliterated.
When an expert at the Inner Refining of the Five Viscera realm is empowered by a Martial Seal, their Combat Power increases dramatically. This is especially true for disciples from the Holy Lands, whose mastery over such power is even greater.
They have access to specialized Cultivation Techniques and various body Tempering methods, allowing for more comprehensive physical development and, naturally, stronger Combat Power.
This was one of the sources of Baili Star’s immense confidence.
"Not here. He’s got a few tricks, I’ll give him that."
"But that’s as far as they go!"
Baili Star spun around, his hand snapping up to catch several Flying Needles aimed at his vital points.
"Hidden Weapons. Such petty tricks!"
"Have them back!"
After catching the Flying Needles, Baili Star flung them back in the direction they came from.
The moment he caught the Flying Needles, he had pinpointed their owner’s location. It was only right to let them have a taste of their own medicine!
CRACK!
That wasn’t the sound he expected. Instead, it was the sound of a device being destroyed.
He darted over to where the Flying Needles had struck.
"No real Combat Power, just a lot of petty tricks. Gu An, it seems your breakthrough to the Inner Refining of the Five Viscera was a complete waste. You don’t even have the courage to face me head-on. Your path in Martial Arts ends here!"
Baili Star’s expression flickered for a moment upon seeing the destroyed Hidden Weapon traps, but he quickly composed himself, feigning indifference. He continued his taunts, hoping to draw his hidden adversary out.
He was certain his opponent hadn’t left because his sense of danger kept screaming that a threat was still present.
The Taiyin Saintess was already at his mercy and posed no threat. Even if she still had that Nether Beast Ancient Insect, he had ways to handle it, even a Secret Technique to directly Refine it for his own use.
He was in complete control. All he had to do was crush this little bug in the shadows, and everything would be perfect!
"Gu An, if you don’t show yourself, I’ll go slaughter the Cyan Yuan Sect and make you the reason for its downfall!"
Baili Star’s gaze swept the area as he continued his threats. This person was proving to be more troublesome than he had anticipated.
WHOOSH!
A few more Hidden Arrows shot toward his head, as if their owner had been provoked.
"Hmph. Pathetic tricks. Die!"
As Baili Star caught the Hidden Arrows, he instantly teleported to their point of origin, but the scene that greeted him made him frown.
A Sleeve Arrow mechanism was propped up there, but not a soul was in sight.
’The same trick as before. He’s just repeating himself.’
Baili Star fell silent, focusing his senses on the changes in energy in the area, trying to pinpoint the source of the danger.
’This coward is just hiding in his shell. My previous tactics won’t work. I have to find his location and kill him by force.’
"Found you, little bug!"
"I will make you feel the wrath you’ve incurred by offending me."
"The Cyan Yuan Sect will be annihilated. That is my decree!"
After a moment, Baili Star locked onto a position, and a ferocious killing intent flashed in his eyes.
’If this little bug hadn’t interfered, I’d be enjoying myself right now. I would have already resolved the issue with the other personalities in my body and my Spiritual Power would have soared.’
’But now, this shadow in the dark has brought everything to a halt. It’s infuriating, and my anger needs an outlet.’
The Taiyin Saintess alone was not enough. He also had to crush this little bug before him.
BANG!
Empowered by the Python Martial Seal, Baili Star’s aura surged once more, and he instantly appeared in a new location.
He threw a punch, striking something solid—a sword, to be precise.
"Nowhere to hide, old man!"
Seeing his punch land, Baili Star attacked again. He could see the person now—a figure cloaked entirely in black, hidden in the darkness. But for an expert of his caliber, the night was no obstacle.
His eyes were like night-vision goggles, allowing him to see perfectly in the dark.
Once Martial Arts Cultivation reaches a certain Realm, one’s senses become highly developed, granting all sorts of incredible abilities. Night vision was not considered a particularly impressive one.
BANG!
Another head-on clash.
The immense force made Yang Chan frown. The power boost from the Python Martial Seal was enormous.
’Demon Suppressing Sword Intent, manifest!’
Yang Chan was completely disguised and cloaked in black, his features obscured.
’His opponent is too strong. I can’t keep clashing head-on. I have to cut him down with my Sword Intent.’
"Sword Intent? Now this is getting interesting!"
"Blessing of Ten Thousand Beasts! Kill!"
Baili Star was surprised but ultimately unfazed. Several more phantom images appeared around him, his aura swelling and his Combat Power rising with it.
He met the Demon Suppressing Sword Intent with a direct punch.
The force of the blow was so great that the Sharp Sword in Yang Chan’s hand vibrated violently, nearly shattering.
’His power is too immense.’
WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!
Just as Baili Star was pressing his advantage, several more Hidden Weapons flew at him. He didn’t even bother to dodge, simply letting them strike his body and Armor.
He continued his pursuit of Yang Chan without breaking stride.
TING! TING! TING!
The Hidden Weapons struck his flesh but failed to pierce it. Empowered by the Martial Seal, his physical body was far stronger, and his defense was immense.
"Is that all you’ve got? It seems a year from now will be the anniversary of your death!"
Baili Star sneered. ’This guy has a lot of tricks, but he just doesn’t understand. In front of an expert like me, these Hidden Weapons are completely useless.’
’To think he could slow me down... How naive. He’s just some hick from a small sect. He has no idea how powerful someone from a Holy Land truly is.’
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