Chapter 496: Chapter 494: He’s Mine!

“Younger brother…” Luo Feng faltered, his gaze drawn to the imposing man.

He realized that this person bore a resemblance to Liu Feng, who had spoken obscenely to Yang Wanyi just moments before. Luo Feng immediately guessed his identity.

Knowing that the situation was unlikely to end amicably, Luo Feng secretly accumulated his Yuan Qi, ready to deliver a full-force strike at any moment. However, his expression remained unchanged as he said calmly, “I found this map. I don’t know your younger brother.”

“Nonsense! Liu Feng’s map is in your hands, and you still dare to quibble!”

“You have the map, and you came here, so you must have learned about the Yuan Spirit Vein. I think you killed Liu Feng out of greed. Senior Brother Liu, kill him!”

The two Martial Artists beside Liu Jinshi glared at Luo Feng, their voices stern but their hearts wavering, clearly having murderous intent. Whether Luo Feng had killed Liu Feng was no longer important; since someone else had discovered the emergence of the Yuan Spirit Vein, they had to die!

The imposing man squinted at Luo Feng, his sharp gaze unconcealed.

“Dare to lie in my presence, Liu Jinshi? You’re still too inexperienced! Once I capture you and break your bones one by one, we’ll see if you still refuse to tell the truth! Get over here!”

BOOM!

As he spoke, Liu Jinshi splayed his five fingers. Currents of Yuan Qi surged within his palm, forming a large Yuan Qi net that descended upon Luo Feng from above.

Just as Luo Feng was about to retaliate, a fragrant scent wafted towards him. Yang Wanyi had appeared in front of him, her beautiful eyes flashing with an icy glint. “He is mine. You will not touch him.”

WHOOSH!

With a wave of her jade-like hand, a ball of fire materialized before Yang Wanyi. The heat was unbearable, and the surrounding flowers and grass instantly vaporized. The large Yuan Qi net was also completely obliterated.

Luo Feng stood by, an eyebrow raised, a wry smile playing on his lips. What does she mean, ’He is mine’…?

Seeing his Yuan Qi net blocked, Liu Jinshi’s brow furrowed. He glared at Yang Wanyi with a cold sneer. “I’m taking him. You think you can stop me? Blood Cloud Palm!”

Stepping forward, Yuan Qi flowed from Liu Jinshi’s body, coalescing into a blood-red palm that pressed down towards Luo Feng.

BOOM, BOOM, BOOM…

Wherever the Yuan Qi palm passed, the air exploded in layers, the immense shockwaves causing the entire canyon to tremble and hum.

Yang Wanyi let out a light snort. Her slender, jade-like fingers danced in the air, and a crimson flame vortex erupted, carrying a scorching wind as it fiercely collided with the Yuan Qi palm.

BOOM!

The massive explosion sounded like a clap of thunder. The ground between the two cracked and was instantly stripped bare by a layer.

“Tianluo Flame Shine Art!”

Liu Jinshi looked at Yang Wanyi, pondered for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up. He said solemnly, “You’re Linglong Hall’s Fire Proud Sun, Yang Wanyi!”

“Fire Proud Sun, Yang Wanyi!”

The two Sky Sword Pavilion disciples beside him looked shocked. This name was quite renowned among the Twelve Golden Palaces; she was a famous new genius from Linglong Hall.

Yang Wanyi raised her delicate eyebrows and parted her red lips. “So, you have some discernment.”

While speaking, Yang Wanyi discreetly sent a voice transmission to Luo Feng, “Luo Feng, quickly enter the Yuan Spirit Vein and cultivate.”

Luo Feng glanced at Yang Wanyi’s profile, his brow slightly furrowed.

Of the three Martial Artists before them, Liu Jinshi was a Second Level Spiritual Rotation Realm expert, and the other two were First Level Spiritual Rotation Realm cultivators. Yang Wanyi alone was no match for them.

Noticing Luo Feng hadn’t moved, Yang Wanyi grew a little anxious. “My Tianluo Flame Shine Art is renowned for its defensive power; they won’t be able to harm me for some time. If you’re worried about me, hurry in and cultivate. Strive to break through your realm as soon as possible. Otherwise, when the Seven-Colored Rainbow Bridge disappears, wouldn’t all our arduous efforts to get here have been in vain?”

Luo Feng’s eyes flickered, and he nodded heavily. “Alright, I’ll come out as soon as possible! Be extremely careful. Don’t push yourself too hard.”

A smile touched the corners of Yang Wanyi’s lips. She nodded slightly but said no more.

After one last look at Yang Wanyi, Luo Feng leaped into the pillar of seven-colored light.

RUMBLE!

As soon as he entered the pillar of seven-colored light, Luo Feng immediately felt vast and profound Yuan Qi surging from all directions. This Yuan Qi was far more potent and pure than the Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi from a Second Grade Yuan Stone.

Thinking of the danger Yang Wanyi faced, Luo Feng dared not delay. He gathered all his thoughts, focused his mind, entering a state of Chi block, and dedicated himself fully to cultivation.

At this moment, Luo Feng’s body was like a sponge, endlessly devouring the pure Yuan Qi around him, then refining it and merging it with his own intrinsic Yuan Qi.

A RUMBLING sound emerged as Yuan Qi coursed through Luo Feng’s meridians, powerful and immense like a tsunami. Even Yang Wanyi and the others nearby could hear it clearly.

Watching Luo Feng cultivate within the pillar of seven-colored light, Yang Wanyi quietly exhaled in relief.

“Damn it! The Seven-Colored Rainbow Bridge is mine!”

Seeing Luo Feng enter the pillar of seven-colored light to cultivate, Liu Jinshi was enraged, his eyes practically splitting. Lowering his center of gravity, he suddenly lunged, intending to charge into the pillar of light.

“Liu Jinshi, you’d better stay put.”

Yang Wanyi’s clothes fluttered though there was no wind, her dark hair danced, and with a point of her finger, a thick, crimson flame chain shot out, blocking Liu Jinshi’s path.

HISS!

The crimson flame chain burned before her into a seven or eight-meter-high wall of fire, forcefully repelling Liu Jinshi.

“Yang Wanyi, we should keep to our own affairs. Step aside, quick!” Liu Jinshi’s feet landed on the ground, and he glared furiously at Yang Wanyi.

Yang Wanyi stood her ground, her beautiful eyes, illuminated by the flames, shining brilliantly. She said calmly, “Your attack on him makes it my business.”

“You…”

Liu Jinshi was seething, but his current priority was to harness the power of the Seven-Colored Rainbow Bridge to break through, not to make an enemy of Yang Wanyi. Otherwise, delaying his cultivation time would mean the loss would outweigh the gain.

Taking a deep breath, Liu Jinshi suppressed the boiling rage in his chest and said, “You step aside, and I promise you one thousand Second Grade Yuan Stones. How about it?”

One thousand Second Grade Yuan Stones!

The two Sky Sword Pavilion disciples gasped, their hearts pounding with excitement.

After entering the Spiritual Rotation Realm, daily cultivation consumed a large amount of Yuan Stones. Although they were Inner Sect Disciples of Sky Sword Pavilion, their own supply of Yuan Stones was not abundant. One thousand Second Grade Yuan Stones was an enormous fortune.

However, they could understand Liu Jinshi’s reasoning.

Liu Jinshi had been stuck at the peak of the Second Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm for half a year, unable to break through. Now that a rare opportunity with the emergence of a Yuan Spirit Vein had presented itself, he naturally wouldn’t give it up easily.

Unexpectedly, Yang Wanyi merely sneered, not even bothering to respond.

Liu Jinshi’s eyelid twitched violently. He stared at Yang Wanyi without speaking, then said through gritted teeth,

“Two thousand Second Grade Yuan Stones! Yang Wanyi, I advise you to consider carefully. He’s merely a Meridian Wheel Realm Martial Artist, a piece of trash. Are you really planning to risk your life for him?”

Hearing Liu Jinshi call Luo Feng trash, Yang Wanyi’s beautiful eyes turned cold, and the fiery aura around her intensified. “Liu Jinshi, if he’s trash, you probably don’t even deserve to be called trash! Stop wasting your breath. As long as I, Yang Wanyi, am here today, you won’t advance half a step.”

“Fine! Fine! Fine! Yang Wanyi, it seems you’re determined to oppose me today!”

Liu Jinshi hadn’t expected Yang Wanyi to be so resolute. Moreover, her earlier words clearly implied she considered him inferior to that Meridian Wheel Realm youth. Such an assessment fueled his rage even further.

“So be it. I’ve heard that Linglong Hall’s Fire Proud Sun, Yang Wanyi, is a contender for the next generation of Ten New Dragons. I’ve long wanted to test your skills. Today, I will make you meet your tragic end! I’ll let you know the price for angering me, Liu Jinshi!”

With a few cold laughs, Liu Jinshi swiped his hand, and a treasured sword appeared in his grasp.

CLANG!

The moment the sword was drawn, a dazzling blood-red light burst forth, brilliant and eye-catching. It dyed the faint surrounding mist an eerie blood color, and a murderous aura permeated the entire canyon.

Yang Wanyi’s bright eyes flickered. She recognized this as Sky Sword Pavilion’s infamous Blood Cloud Sword Technique, as famous as Linglong Hall’s Tianluo Flame Shine Art.

With sword in hand, Liu Jinshi’s aura surged, a piercing, dominant presence filling his eyes.

“Yang Wanyi, since you’re so intent on protecting this brat, I’ll send you both to the Yellow Springs today! As far as I know, you only recently entered the Second Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. Killing you would be as easy as flipping my hand! HAHAHA… Blood Cloud Life-Seizing Sword!”

Amidst his boisterous laughter, Liu Jinshi casually flicked his sword. The blood-red light on the blade erupted, and a thick Sword Qi, like an astonishing rainbow, materialized and shot towards Yang Wanyi.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The blood-red Sword Qi, swift as lightning, created sonic booms that made the blood of the two nearby Sky Sword Pavilion disciples churn. They hastily circulated their Yuan Qi to protect themselves, their hearts pounding with shock at the Sword Qi’s power.

Facing the whistling blood-red Sword Qi, Yang Wanyi remained composed. Her bright eyes shimmered with fiery light as her jade-like hand drew a circle in the air before her, forming a flame mirror.

“Flame Illuminating Thousands of Peaks!”

BUZZ!

With a pat of her jade-like palm, the flame mirror before Yang Wanyi suddenly erupted with brilliant fiery light, transforming into a massive pillar of fire. It slammed fiercely into the blood-red Sword Qi, and the air in its path boiled from the intense heat.

BANG!

A colossal explosion erupted. The fiery light and the blood-red Sword Qi met mid-air, annihilating each other. The resulting shockwave sent the mist within the canyon surging like tidal waves.

BANG!

From the Yuan Qi explosion, Yang Wanyi stood motionless, while Liu Jinshi was forced back several steps.

“Liu Jinshi, are you trying to show off your cultivation to me?”

Having forced Liu Jinshi back, a faint smile touched Yang Wanyi’s lips as she said slowly, “You’ve been in Sky Sword Pavilion for eight years and are only at the peak of the Second Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. On this point, I truly cannot compare to you.”

Hearing this, the other two Sky Sword Pavilion disciples flushed, their expressions somewhat peculiar.

Although Liu Jinshi and Yang Wanyi were both at the peak of the Second Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, Liu Jinshi was already twenty-five, while Yang Wanyi was not yet seventeen. Even if his cultivation was slightly higher, he had no grounds to boast.

“You’re courting death!”

Yang Wanyi had struck a nerve. Liu Jinshi, incensed, his eyes turning bloodshot, let out a long cry and leaped into mid-air.

Gazing down at Yang Wanyi from above, Liu Jinshi’s face was savage. “Yang Wanyi, neither of you will leave here alive today! Blood Cloud Ghost Shadow Kill!”

With a great shout, Liu Jinshi lowered his center of gravity, gripped his sword with both hands, and slashed repeatedly.

Streaks of blood-red Sword Qi fell from the sky like skimming light and fleeting shadows. Their trajectories were erratic and unpredictable, even emitting sounds like wailing ghosts and howling wolves—their might was terrifying.

Unexpectedly, these Sword Qi were not aimed at Yang Wanyi, but at Luo Feng, who was cultivating behind her!

“Despicable!”

Seeing Liu Jinshi actually attack the defenseless Luo Feng to constrain her, Yang Wanyi’s willow-like eyebrows shot up in anger.

Pressing her red lips together, Yang Wanyi flashed into mid-air, positioning herself before Luo Feng. Her jade-like hand reached out, tapping lightly in the void, as her ethereal voice, light and airy, echoed through the canyon.

“Sky Gang as Chess Pieces, Transforming Mountains and Rivers, Condense!”

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