23: 23rd Chapter: Cold-hearted and Cruel 23: 23rd Chapter: Cold-hearted and Cruel “Phantom!”
Chu Fengmian’s mind stirred, and once again he activated the Phantom movement technique.
Instantly, three figures split off simultaneously, making it nearly impossible to identify which one was the real body.
“Turning into phantom shadows!
Only Profound Level movement techniques can achieve this!
This kid is cultivating a Profound Level movement technique!
Catch him, and this young master will reward you handsomely!”
The young Hall Master, seeing Chu Fengmian split into phantom shadows, grew even more greedy and roared loudly.
A Profound Level movement technique had never appeared in the Wusheng Academy; should one obtain it, it could elevate one to the pinnacle of the Wusheng realm.
“This is troublesome.”
Chu Fengmian sighed inwardly.
Those three phantom shadows emerged, and nine middle-aged men, in teams of three, chased after each shadow without the slightest hesitation.
Such coordination made escape nearly impossible.
Now, Chu Fengmian was completely surrounded, with virtually no chance of breaking free.
“Young man, hand over your movement technique and swordsmanship, and this young master may spare your life.
This is your last chance.”
The young Hall Master watched Chu Fengmian with a sneer.
“Even if your movement technique is exquisite, you won’t escape today!”
Chu Fengmian’s eyes turned icy.
It wasn’t just a matter of handing over the movement technique and swordsmanship; such skills were coveted by all, and even if Chu Fengmian didn’t die, he would at least be reduced to slavery.
Since escape was impossible, his only option was to fight, to the death.
Chu Fengmian coldly spat out the word.
He drew his sword, the Xuanqing Sword, which appeared with a thunderous noise in Chu Fengmian’s hand, while his Spiritual Power also swelled and burst forth, circulating within his body.
It’s a Profound Level light sword?”
The young Hall Master’s eyes revealed a fierce glint.
“Kill this kid, kill him, and take his body to see my father.
My father can also extract his soul and refine his spirit!”
The nine middle-aged men responded in unison and charged at Chu Fengmian.
Every move was intended to kill.
These nine middle-aged men, having likely killed countless martial artists, knew lethal techniques.
Chu Fengmian, relying on the Phantom movement technique, continuously dodged.
Chu Fengmian looked at the young Hall Master, his eyes brimming with killing intent.
Soul extraction and spirit refining were among the most malevolent acts on the continent, involving extracting the souls of the killed to access their memories.
Those subjected to soul extraction and spirit refining not only endured immense pain but were also unable to reincarnate, truly dying; such tactics were almost taboo, and this young Hall Master was already so ruthless at a young age.
“Infinite Sword Dance!”
Chu Fengmian’s sword began to move, along with his movement technique, his sword continuously danced beautifully through the forest.
“What kind of ridiculous swordsmanship is this?
Du Gu sneered as he watched Chu Fengmian’s movements.
“A mere fifth-level Bone Tempering youngster dares to oppose our Wuyan Hall, utterly overestimating himself, as if that term was coined just for you!”
While Du Gu spoke, he drew out a giant heavy sword, moved his feet, and charged toward Chu Fengmian, slashing down with his sword!
“Nothing but brute strength!
No understanding of Sword Intent.”
Seeing Du Gu make his move, Chu Fengmian sneered in his heart.
Such swordsmanship, in his view, was utterly clumsy.
“It’s time to show you what real swordsmanship is,”
Chu Fengmian thought to himself.
His hand moved the Xuanqing Sword.
This sword, although appearing extremely slow, was actually almost instantaneous, and it reached the sword edge of the heavy sword.
The Sword Edge is the weakest part of this sword’s power, similar to a heavy sword, which relies on strength to oppress, using the sword’s body power to suppress the opponent, and the sword edge’s power is definitely not great.
Chu Fengmian lifted his hand, and the heavy sword was immediately lifted by him, flying out of Du Gu’s hand.
Du Gu only felt a tremendous force, and the heavy sword in his hand flew out uncontrollably.
He hadn’t even had time to react when a slash of the Sword Edge was already against his throat.
Without any pause, the Sword Light slashed, and Du Gu’s body fell straight to the ground.
An eighth-level Bone-Tempering martial artist had now died under Chu Fengmian’s sword.
“What kind of swordsmanship is this!”
“Du Gu is actually dead!”
The remaining eight men nearby, witnessing this scene, were all stunned and stopped.
Du Gu was the strongest among their group, yet now he had perished in Chu Fengmian’s hands in a single move.
And Chu Fengmian was just a fifth-level Bone-Tempering young man.
“You useless bunch, why stop?
This is just a fifth-level Bone-Tempering kid, can’t you deal with him?”
The young Hall Master shouted loudly from the side.
“Whoever kills this kid, I will give him a Profound Level Elixir and let him have a chance to break through to the Body-Forging Level!”
A Profound Level Elixir was no small sum, and even as junior Hall Master, it pained him a bit to give it away.
However, if they could really kill Chu Fengmian and obtain his swordsmanship and movement technique, everything would be worth it.
The junior Hall Master could see that Chu Fengmian had killed Du Gu by relying on his peculiar movement technique and exquisite swordsmanship.
Being able to transcend three realms and kill an opponent demonstrated how strong his swordsmanship and movement technique must be, something he could hardly imagine.
But it was definitely far more profound than the swordsmanship and cultivation techniques taught at the Wusheng Academy.
Profound Level Elixir, Body-Forging Level!
These words immediately made those middle-aged men, who were still somewhat hesitant, act without hesitation any longer.
They charged at Chu Fengmian again.
These middle-aged men, only reaching eighth-level Bone Tempering in their thirties, inherently had limited talent and almost no possibility of advancing to Bone Tempering without the help of an elixir, but the cost of a Profound Level Elixir was so high that they could not afford it in their lifetime.
The junior Hall Master’s words had given them hopes of reaching the Body-Forging Level, and they became even more desperate.
Sword Edges slashed towards Chu Fengmian, each strike a killing move, trying to put Chu Fengmian to death.
Chu Fengmian roared inwardly.
He had no intention of killing, but since these people had come to kill him, it extinguished the last bit of his residual sympathy.
Since they were intent on killing, it was time to strike back with fury!
Facing his enemies, there was only slaughter; he could not let any escape!
Chu Fengmian’s eyes flashed with a hint of red as he charged at one of the middle-aged men.
Seeing Chu Fengmian rushing towards him, this middle-aged man felt a surge of joy, as if seeing the Profound Level Elixir beckoning him.
But the moment his heavy sword was about to strike, another sword had already pierced through his chest.