Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Mad Demon Life-Shortening Pill
In a forest of towering, ancient trees.
A life-and-death chase was unfolding. Mo Yunlei, pushing the Primordial Energy in his body to its absolute limit, fled into the distance like a madman.
"You’re not getting away today."
Shen Daoxing touched down on a branch, then launched himself forward, covering several dozen yards in a single bound.
Mo Yunlei shouted without looking back, "Shen Daoxing, if you kill me, Celestial City Academy won’t spare you!"
Shen Daoxing sneered. "And if I don’t kill you, you think Celestial City Academy will spare me?"
Mo Yunlei’s heart sank.
’Shen Daoxing was right. Even if nothing had happened, Celestial City Academy would never let him off easily.’
’Because he was a student of the Sword Institute.’
Mo Yunlei could feel Shen Daoxing’s killing intent. If he fell into Shen Daoxing’s hands, his death was certain.
BOOM!
A blast of Fist Force surged toward him from afar. Mo Yunlei threw his body aside, dodging the terrifying blow.
"BANG!"
The Fist Force slammed into the ground ahead of him, sending up a cloud of dust and debris.
’Not good!’
Mo Yunlei’s vision was suddenly obscured, forcing him to slow down. By the time his senses cleared, Shen Daoxing had already landed in front of him.
His eyes were unnaturally cold, devoid of all emotion.
Mo Yunlei felt his heart clench, and a chill shot straight up his spine.
After steadying his nerves, he suppressed the icy fear in his heart and said in a low voice, "Shen Daoxing, do you really think you’ve got me?"
Shen Daoxing replied coolly, "I do."
"Arrogant!"
"Then let’s put it to the test."
Mo Yunlei roared furiously, the Primordial Energy in his body converging on his fist. He clenched his hand tightly, his knuckles letting out a series of sharp cracks.
BOOM!
With another furious roar, Mo Yunlei’s fist shot out like an arrow loosed from a bow. The very air seemed to tear at its passage, emitting a piercing shriek.
The punch was immensely powerful, seeming to distort the very air. It left a long slipstream in its wake, which coiled and struck like a great dragon.
After their last battle, not only had Mo Yunlei’s injuries fully healed, but his cultivation had also advanced significantly. As long as he could escape the True Dragon Secret Realm, breaking through to the Grotto Heaven Realm would be no problem at all.
Shen Daoxing’s gaze, however, remained as calm as still water. He simply raised his hand and pushed a Palm Seal forward with the force of an avalanche.
BANG!
When the Palm Seal met Mo Yunlei’s fist, a tremendous crash erupted.
The surrounding air twisted, forming a powerful vortex.
Mo Yunlei was thrown back several steps, his face a mask of shock. ’Shen Daoxing’s strength has grown, too.’
"What an astonishing collision of Primordial Energy."
"Are those two Shen Daoxing and Mo Yunlei?"
"So strong! Shen Daoxing’s power is terrifying."
...
Many of the prodigies still lingering in the secret realm saw this and were all shaken to the core.
Of course, they knew why Shen Daoxing had stayed behind: to kill Mo Yunlei.
And they, in turn, had stayed to see if Shen Daoxing could actually succeed in killing Mo Yunlei.
WHOOSH!
WHOOSH!
With a howling sound, the surrounding Primordial Energy surged continuously toward the two of them.
Mo Yunlei let out a low shout, raising his palm from his waist as Primordial Energy billowed from his entire body.
High-grade Profound Tier Palm Technique! Jieye Palm!
The Palm Seal was wreathed in golden light, radiating a majestic and boundless power that made the hearts of the distant onlookers tremble.
Shen Daoxing remained expressionless. He extended his hand, and the Great Ming Demon Sparrow materialized. Then, with a flick of the longsword...
Four Symbols Sword Technique! Feng Buliu!
One slash cut through the stormy gales ahead, the turbulence whipping the surrounding leaves into a whirlwind.
BANG BANG BANG BANG!
The instant the two attacks collided, a sound like rolling thunder boomed beside the onlookers’ ears.
"Quick, get back!"
Many of the prodigies hurriedly retreated into the distance.
In the dense forest, golden light and Sword Qi constantly intertwined as two figures flickered back and forth.
Mo Yunlei unleashed his full arsenal. Golden light pulsed across the surface of his body as the surrounding Primordial Energy surged toward him with a roar.
BOOM!
He threw a punch, and the force ahead of him erupted.
Shen Daoxing waved his sleeve, and a gale swept forth, instantly causing the heavy, powerful Fist Force to vanish like smoke.
"I don’t believe it!"
Mo Yunlei descended into a complete frenzy. The Primordial Energy in his body, vast as a great river, converged upon his arm.
He began forming hand seals with both hands.
In an instant, the shimmering golden phantom of a fierce beast appeared behind him. He radiated an astonishing power, as if a primordial beast had awakened from a distant age.
Mo Yunlei punched out, and the golden beast charged toward Shen Daoxing.
BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG!
As the beast charged forward, the air was filled with the sound of explosions.
The Great Ming Demon Sparrow in Shen Daoxing’s hand trembled, and sword light descended along with a clap of thunder.
SCHLICK!
The beast-like phantom was instantly cleaved in two, dissolving into Primordial Energy and scattering to the winds.
"HUFF...!"
Mo Yunlei was panting heavily, cold sweat streaming down his forehead.
Shen Daoxing’s face remained impassive, as if he had just accomplished something utterly insignificant.
One stood calm and unruffled; the other’s brow was deeply furrowed, his features twisted into a ferocious scowl.
The disparity in their strength was plain to see.
"Mo Yunlei is simply no match for Shen Daoxing."
"Looks like Celestial City Academy is going to suffer a devastating loss this time."
"Not necessarily. Would Shen Daoxing really dare to kill Mo Yunlei?"
...
The surrounding prodigies began to murmur amongst themselves.
Mo Yunlei said grimly, "Shen Daoxing, since it’s come to this, you’ve forced my hand."
After speaking, he took out a golden pill.
"Is that a Mad Demon Life-Shortening Pill!?"
Someone with sharp eyes recognized the pill and cried out in alarm.
There are many types of pills in the world: some aid cultivation, some grant explosive bursts of speed, and others provide a massive surge in strength for a short time.
But every coin has two sides. Pills that grant such explosive surges of power always come with severe side effects.
The Mad Demon Life-Shortening Pill was no exception. While it could allow a Martial Artist’s cultivation to multiply for a short period, it also had extreme side effects that could even damage their very foundation.
That was why Mo Yunlei, despite knowing the incredible power the pill would grant him, had been so reluctant to take it.
But now, with Shen Daoxing having forced him into a corner, he would surely die if he didn’t take it.
A vicious resolve filled Mo Yunlei’s heart. ’Once I take this pill, I will have Shen Daoxing’s head.’
"SMACK!"
Just then, Shen Daoxing lunged forward and slapped the pill out of Mo Yunlei’s hand.
"You’re already a dead man. Still want to pop pills?"
Shen Daoxing sneered, "What a waste!"
"You!"
Seeing his Mad Demon Life-Shortening Pill knocked away by Shen Daoxing, Mo Yunlei first froze for a moment, then frantically scrambled toward it.
It was his only hope of defeating Shen Daoxing.
The pill flew through the air, rolling to a stop in the tall grass.
Mo Yunlei scrambled on the ground toward the Mad Demon Life-Shortening Pill. Just as he was about to reach it, Shen Daoxing brought his foot down, crushing it.
"My pill!?"
Mo Yunlei looked as though his world had ended, his great hope instantly shattered.
’It’s over!’
’Without the Mad Demon Life-Shortening Pill, how could he possibly be a match for Shen Daoxing?’
