Chapter 24: Taking Action (Please recommend)
Chapter 24: Taking Action (Please recommend)
Black Stone City in Da Liang, completely shrouded in black mist.
In a corner of a dilapidated civilian dwelling.
Fang Xi's figure subtly appeared.
Not only that, he was also carrying a sack of rice.
Hmm, it wasn't Spirit Bamboo Rice, but ordinary rice for the mortal servants down the mountain, purchased casually with some gold and silver.
'With these supplies, I suppose I can complete the task. '
Fang Xi stroked his chin: "If I wait a few more months, after the supplies run out, perhaps I can exchange rice for secret manuals. . . the thought alone is wonderful. . ."
"Of course, no amount of supplies compares to a chance at survival. . . Alas, with Black Stone City like this, I should find a way to leave as soon as possible."
This meant that Fang Xi's desire to leave Black Stone City was also somewhat troublesome.
Of course, it was merely troublesome.
He had investigated the black mist outside the city and confirmed it possessed the characteristics of a formation.
This formation might be able to trap and kill mortals, but cultivators possessed numerous methods.
Just the ones Fang Xi knew of numbered several, among which the most convenient was the 'Breaking Restriction Talisman'!
This type of talisman was a special and rare one, skilled in destroying various formations.
"Currently, the black mist outside the city is only equivalent to a first-order trapping formation; using a first-order 'Breaking Restriction Talisman', even if it can't destroy it, it can at least temporarily open an escape path. . ."
"Of course, the Breaking Restriction Talisman is at least a superior-grade first-order item, and because it's extremely rare, its price is at least several tens of Spirit Stones. . ."
"I still need to raise my strength quickly and get this two-world trade going."
Fang Xi looked towards the city center, a worried expression on his face.
That demonic ancient tree, unseen for several days, had visibly grown several more feet.
Evidently, this demonic tree was still growing.
With its current might and undying nature, even a great Foundation Establishment cultivator would find it difficult to deal with, and the black mist outside the city was only at the first-order formation level.
If it were to truly grow, especially once the black mist reached the level of a second-order formation, Fang Xi would truly be dumbfounded.
If he didn't escape early, he might truly be trapped here and be forced to abandon this world!
...
East City Gate.
The grand residence where the members of the White Cloud Martial Arts Hall resided.
A white-browed man, leaning on a fine steel staff, coldly looked at Mu Piao Miao and the others: "I merely wished to pay my respects to old senior Mu Cang Long, why do you obstruct me?"
At his feet, a person lay unluckily: it was none other than Hao Lan.
"You're taking advantage of others' misfortune!"
Mu Piao Miao gritted her teeth in hatred.
After Mu Cang Long had fallen unconscious, his condition had been extremely poor, and she had been worried about it for several days.
Unexpectedly, earlier today, someone suddenly stormed the gates—it was this white-browed 'Yuan Fei', claiming he wanted to compete against Mu Cang Long in a martial arts duel!
Hao Lan stepped forward to reason with him, but in the blink of an eye, he was knocked down by a single staff strike.
It was then that Mu Piao Miao realized this Yuan Fei had actually broken through to the Martial Hall Master realm, becoming a grand expert!
Among the younger generation in Black Stone City, he could be considered number one.
"Our White Cloud Martial Arts Hall has already conceded defeat, what more do you want? " Mu Piao Miao looked at her useless junior brothers and sisters, feeling bitterness in her heart.
"Hehe, according to the rules of the martial arts world, if I issue a challenge and win, I shall obtain everything the loser possesses."
Yuan Fei looked around: "Now that everyone is down and out, you can just compensate me with this residence and the grain."
The White Ape Martial Arts Hall he belonged to had suffered heavy losses earlier, even their Martial Hall Master had died in battle.
Now, having finally escaped to the outer city with great difficulty, they found all the good places already occupied and their own supplies insufficient, so they immediately set their sights on the White Cloud Martial Arts Hall.
Because the White Cloud Martial Arts Hall had chosen a good location, and their supplies also seemed quite ample.
The most crucial point was. . . according to reliable information, Mu Cang Long was gravely wounded and on the verge of death, and within the White Cloud Martial Arts Hall, there was no second expert of the Martial Hall Master level!
"Impossible!"
Mu Piao Miao refused without a second thought, immediately.
To demand these things now was to demand their very lives!
But dying a little later was better than dying immediately.
"Hmph, you refuse a polite offer and choose the hard way. You should know that in the city now, the strong prey on the weak is the natural order of things."
Yuan Fei tightened his grip on his staff, and killing intent stirred within his heart.
Many of his relatives had died in the demonic disaster, and he had long been simmering with resentment.
What's more, this woman was also quite pretty. . .
Just as he was pondering, a figure rushed out and knelt on the ground: "Wu Ji is willing to serve you as a dog or horse!"
"Second Senior Brother, you. . . " Tang Xuan pointed at Wu Ji, his body trembling.
Liu Tao Tao also hadn't expected that Second Senior Brother Wu Ji would be the first to betray them.
Although, having lost a True Force martial artist, the White Cloud Martial Arts Hall's situation was indeed dire.
But such a character. . .
"Wu Ji? You're good, very good. . ."
Yuan Fei burst into laughter: "What a pity. . . you can betray the White Cloud Martial Arts Hall, and you could betray me at any time."
"Ah? " Wu Ji looked up, his face filled with panic.
The next moment.
A staff shadow slammed into his forehead, causing his brains to burst and him to die.
Thud!
Wu Ji's corpse fell heavily to the ground.
Watching the person who was alive just moments ago turn into a corpse, even though she had experienced much these past few days, Mu Piao Miao still felt somewhat muddled.
"Well? I'll only give you ten breaths of time to consider."
Yuan Fei felt immense satisfaction in his heart.
This was the world he wanted, where the fist was power!
If it weren't for the life-and-death crisis in the city, it would be even better.
"I. . . agr. . . " Mu Piao Miao was extremely unwilling; at this moment, losing their shelter and supplies was no different from dying.
But dying a little later was better than dying immediately.
"We cannot agree to that."
Just then, a gentle voice came from outside the door.
Fang Xi walked in and said calmly.
"Junior Brother Fang? " Mu Piao Miao's expression brightened. This junior brother had said he was going to search for supplies and hadn't returned for several days, making her worry day and night, afraid something unexpected had happened.
His appearance now, however, was not quite timely, filling her heart with deep anxiety.
This ruthless man, Yuan Fei, was truly capable of killing people!
"You won't agree? " Yuan Fei's eyes widened. "Do you intend to duel me to decide the winner?"
"Haha, I never engage in duels."
Fang Xi's smile slowly grew cold: "I only kill!"
Even as he spoke, he had already arrived before Yuan Fei and struck out with a palm.
Whoosh!
Where the foul wind passed, his palm turned pitch-black, and even his palm wind carried potent poison!
"What swift footwork, what poisonous palm force!"
Yuan Fei flicked his staff, and his entire body leaped back a distance like a great ape, speaking with deep apprehension.
Mu Piao Miao and the others, however, were stunned: "Black Cloud level?"
"Junior Brother Fang, have you broken through?"
Looking at the other party's palm, Mu Piao Miao felt an unspeakably complex mix of emotions in her heart.
The realm she had painstakingly trained for but couldn't break through was easily achieved by the other party; it would naturally be a lie to say she wasn't envious or jealous.
But at this moment, with their sect in decline, for someone to step forward and take over the martial hall's banner also made her secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
"Good. . . I didn't expect that besides Mu Cang Long in the White Cloud Martial Arts Hall, there would be another distinguished figure!"
Yuan Fei leaped back a distance, his staff pointing at Fang Xi: "'Limitless Staff' Yuan Fei, please enlighten me. . ."
"Limitless Staff?"
Fang Xi thought of Yuan Tian Gang, who had once come to his mansion to perform; Yuan Fei probably was a relative or senior from his sect.
But at this moment, he didn't give it another thought, and as the Red Snake Leg technique moved, he had already turned into a shadow and lunged forward.
Bang! Bang!
Yuan Fei roared repeatedly and wielded his long staff so tightly it was impenetrable, like a solid wall.
But the next moment, amidst the myriad staff shadows, Fang Xi's palm, like a venomous snake, slipped through the gap that seemed impossible to penetrate and struck his chest.
Crack!
An extremely grating sound of bones cracking echoed, and Yuan Fei was sent flying backward, his eyes bloodshot and bulging: "Impossible. . ."
"Nothing is impossible. . ."
Fang Xi retracted his palm.
His White Cloud Palm had broken through to True Force, bringing a second reinforcement to his body.
Although his True Force hadn't doubled, even an increase of merely ten or twenty percent was enough to crush an ordinary Martial Hall Master.
After all, once one reached the peak, even an extremely tiny difference could be the decisive factor in victory or defeat, just like those athletes in his previous life.
Fang Xi's blood-qi already surpassed Yuan Fei's by several tens of percent; he already held a tremendous advantage.
Furthermore, with his sharp senses, finding the flaws in the opponent's staff technique and delivering a fatal blow was merely an ordinary feat.
"Dea. . . dead?"
Tang Xuan stepped forward and checked, confirming that Yuan Fei was truly dead.
This Martial Hall Master had been struck by Fang Xi's palm in the chest, his internal organs shattered, and he had also been poisoned; he was naturally destined to die.
"Since the demonic disaster, the rules of this city have long changed; you must adapt!"
Fang Xi glared, sternly rebuking Tang Xuan and the others as if lecturing apprentices.
Under his reprimand, these few people, including Mu Piao Miao, recoiled as if they were facing Mu Cang Long.
"Senior Brother, please see!"
Tang Xuan fumbled on the corpse for a moment and handed a secret manual to Fang Xi.
"Limitless Staff Technique?"
Fang Xi didn't mind the small change in address and carefully flipped through the manual.
He wasn't preparing to cultivate more third-rate martial arts, unless he encountered something particularly suitable and not conflicting much with his own martial arts.
At this moment, his main goal was still placed on Yuan He Mountain.
"Greetings, Senior Brother!"
Mu Piao Miao gave a bitter smile and also bowed down, acknowledging the new rule of 'strength is respect'.
"I once promised you that I would act for the martial hall once. . ."
Fang Xi looked at Mu Piao Miao and suddenly smiled.
Just as Mu Piao Miao felt a void in her heart, thinking this junior brother was about to sever ties, Fang Xi directly said, "Dealing with this person was my own volition, therefore, it doesn't count. . . Piao Miao, would you be willing to ask me to act to treat your father?"
"Treat my father?"
Mu Piao Miao's small mouth slowly widened, and she uttered an incredulous sound.
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