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“Lu Shixiong, come over here and take a look.” Less than a quarter of an hour after Ren Pingsheng left, two people approached. One was Wu Yang, and the other was Lu Jinsong, the top-ranked Inner Sect Disciple of the Tiger Howl Sect. They must have come following the sounds of fighting.
“Chen Kai and Qian Xin, it’s actually them? With the two of them together, they should have been more than capable of protecting themselves. How could they have lost their lives?” Lu Jinsong stepped closer and, upon seeing the faces of the two, his expression turned serious.
“I can hardly believe it. Brother Chen is ranked fourth among the Inner Sect Disciples; how could he not even have had a chance to escape?”
“There’s almost no one in this secret realm who could deal with them and let them leave unscathed. Unless there’s a significant conflict of interest, no one would attack for no reason. Look, there are also the corpses of Yunxing Sect disciples here; this should be the corpse of an Earthshatter Bear. It seems there must be some treasures here that attracted the fighting.”
Lu Jinsong furrowed his brow, glanced around, and slowly analyzed, “The disciples of Yunxing Sect and the Earthshatter Bear were both killed by Chen Kai and his group. The one who benefited must have been the last to strike. If I’m not mistaken, it’s likely someone from Azure Wind Sword Sect.”
After his observations, he managed to analyze the situation quite thoroughly. If Ren Pingsheng had been present, he might have praised him for this. The path of a martial artist is not just about talent and strength; having a sharp mind is equally important.
“Indeed, this should be the Earth Spirit Fruit.” Lu Jinsong and Wu Yang entered the cave, their eyes fixed on a small tree about three feet tall.
“The Earth Spirit Fruit used to refine the Earth Spirit Pill?” Wu Yang's face changed slightly as he exclaimed.
“That’s right. It can help both of us break through to Warrior Strongman. What a pity we arrived too late.”
The expressions of both men became somewhat complicated. It wasn’t so much about the death of their fellow disciples but rather their regret that such a treasure would not fall into their hands. For him, if he had an Earth Spirit Pill in hand, breaking through to become a Warrior Strongman would be almost guaranteed.
Ren Pingsheng was naturally unaware of what was happening behind him. For him, breaking through to become a Warrior Strongman still had a long way to go. He didn’t feel as fervently about the Earth Spirit Fruit as others did.
Time slowly passed. The Azure Wind Secret Realm was set to open for fifteen days. In the blink of an eye, ten days had gone by, and during these ten days, everyone had their own gains.
Unfortunately, some disciples from the Three Factions lost their lives. Among them were those with decent talent as well as those with strong cultivation levels. But once dead, they had nothing left, no matter how brilliant they once were.
Warrior's Path is like this, dancing on the edge of life and death, in the Experience of blood and chaos. A moment's carelessness could lead to eternal damnation.
"Hey, there’s actually a disciple from our sect." Seeing the three people surrounded by two High-Level Fierce Beasts, Ren Pingsheng immediately recognized them. One of them was someone he could call an old acquaintance, someone he had been thinking about since entering the Azure Wind Secret Realm. That's right, it was Huang Feng.
"Finally found you. Everything between us needs to be settled." He recalled the various conflicts he had with the two brothers, Huang Feng and Huang Qing, since joining the sect. He had thought about killing them, and they had sent an Assassin after him, making them sworn enemies. In all of this, it was hard to determine who was right or wrong.
"Everything that needs to be settled will be settled; there's no escaping it." Ren Pingsheng took out a different set of clothes from his Spatial Bracelet and changed, then covered his face with a cloth.
After all, there were still two other disciples from the Azure Wind Sword Sect, so he couldn't just kill someone openly. That would pose risks for both the sect and himself. If someone used this as an excuse, it could lead to a lot of trouble. Ren Pingsheng just wanted to cultivate in peace; what he feared most was endless trouble.
"Huang Shixiong, these two Fierce Beasts are too powerful; we can't hold on much longer. We should escape quickly." The other two disciples from the Azure Wind Sword Sect said with pale faces. It was clear they were exhausted from the Battle, and if it continued like this, their internal Spiritual Energy would soon be depleted.
"No way! If we run, we'll just be picked off one by one by these beasts. Who among you has confidence in escaping from these two Fierce Beasts?" Huang Feng also looked grim. Being suddenly attacked by two High-Level Fierce Beasts would put anyone in a bad mood.
He initially wanted to escape, but unfortunately, these Fierce Beasts were also fast; he had no chance to flee. The only thing he could do was to fight hard and wait for that slim chance of rescue.
"Two High-Level Fierce Beasts, impressive." After changing his appearance, Ren Pingsheng feigned surprise as he appeared not far from the three.
"This friend, please lend us your assistance. We will surely repay you later." As soon as the three saw someone appear, it was like seeing a lifeline; they didn't care whether he was friend or foe and hurriedly called for help.
"Oh, it's a friend from the Azure Wind Sword Sect. I happen to have a friend who is also your sect member; since we've met, consider yourselves lucky."
"Thank you, friend! These two High-Level Fierce Beasts are formidable; let’s work together. We will definitely repay you afterward." Huang Feng immediately showed delight and hurried to make amends.
"Heh heh, they're just two High-Level Fierce Beasts, no need for such trouble." There was amusement in Ren Pingsheng's tone. With a flicker of his figure, he appeared in the arena. His Longsword created two arcs of light as he dodged the attacks of the Fierce Beasts, simultaneously striking both beasts in a flash.
The claws of the two Fierce Beasts were frozen in mid-air. A thumb-sized hole appeared on its forehead, with red blood mixed with white brain matter gushing out.
The three people beside Huang Feng looked on in horror. These were two High-Level Fierce Beasts, not some small cats or dogs. How could it be so easy? It was unbearable!
Suddenly, one of the High-Level Fierce Beasts lunged forward in a dying struggle. Ren Pingsheng clearly saw that the Fierce Beast had lost its breath the moment it pounced, completely a final struggle. When he struck, he intentionally restrained some of the force in his sword. Otherwise, it would have died the moment the sword pierced it.
"Ah..." The three who were stunned instantly reacted and were about to take action. How could Ren Pingsheng let such an opportunity slip away? With a flick of his Longsword, a dazzling Sword Light slashed out.
Huang Feng stood at the front and was the first to face the Fierce Beast's attack. He thrust his Longsword repeatedly, but when he struck the Fierce Beast, he suddenly sensed something unusual. Just as he was about to retreat, a Sword Light burst out from within the Fierce Beast and flashed past.
"Wow... wow..." The Fierce Beast's body was sliced in half from the middle, and its blood and viscera poured out like a torrential rain, covering the ground.
Huang Feng's body was also directly bisected; he lay on the ground with a face full of fear. That Sword Light had been too fast and too fierce. He didn't even have time to react.
"Ah, Huang Shixiong, you... you..." The other two disciples of Azure Wind Sword Sect looked at this bloody scene in terror, standing dumbfounded and unsure of what to do.
"Ah! I'm sorry, I just used too much force earlier. I really didn't expect it to turn out like this. This Brother Shi is truly unfortunate; he couldn't dodge in time." Ren Pingsheng walked over slowly, his face covered by cloth obscuring his expression. However, his tone was filled with apology.
"How could this be... I don't want to die... I don't want to die..." The pain of being bisected penetrated deep into Huang Feng's bones, causing his consciousness to begin to blur. His stiff right hand groped for the intestines that lay scattered on the ground and tried to stuff them back into his body, as if that would help him feel less of death's approach.
"Just rest easy; struggling will only add to your suffering." Ren Pingsheng squatted down and glanced at Huang Feng, whose pupils were already starting to disperse. He sighed softly; for a moment, he couldn't quite express what emotion he felt.
He realized that since stepping onto this path, his heart had grown cold. He no longer questioned why one must kill—such childish questions—and would not react excessively due to killing. Even witnessing such a scene akin to being disemboweled now left him unfazed.
"It was you; it turns out it was you. Hehe... so that's how it is..." His somewhat weak voice carried a sense of realization along with an indescribable regret.
Yesterday was the cause, today is the effect. Some things were destined long ago.
"Alright, although I saved you this time, I cannot accept your gratitude. Let's part ways here!" Looking at the silent Huang Feng, Ren Pingsheng gently stood up, his expression somewhat complicated. As he moved, countless phantoms were left behind, dissipating in the wind.
"Finally gone! So... what do we do now?" After a while, the remaining two disciples of the Azure Wind Sword Sect relaxed their guard. They exchanged glances, both showing signs of lingering fear.
"First, let's bury Huang Shixiong, then we should leave this place quickly." One of them said, and within a few breaths, they dug a pit and tossed the already severed body into it.
"Do you think that person acted on purpose? Otherwise, Huang Shixiong..." The one who buried the body finally couldn't help but ask.
"I'm not sure, but he did save us. Perhaps he had some grudge against Huang Shixiong; otherwise, he wouldn't have needed to do this." The other one speculated.
"Could it be someone we know? I have a feeling he covered his face to prevent us from recognizing him. It can't be someone from our sect..."
"Enough! These matters are not for us to discuss. Let's hurry and leave." The other one snapped, interrupting his companion. Such words should not be spoken lightly; he was worried that if that person hadn't left and heard them, it could lead to disastrous consequences.
"The matter is settled; it's neither good nor bad. Hopefully, things will be quieter from now on." After leaving, Ren Pingsheng discarded his disguise.
"There are still five days left; I hope there will be some good gains ahead. But this Azure Wind Secret Realm is truly vast." He had been walking for ten consecutive days, yet he had only explored a small corner of it.
Although he had to proceed slowly due to the dangers in the secret realm, this only underscored its vastness. Over the years, every hundred years a batch of disciples explored it, yet no one had fully mapped out the Azure Wind Secret Realm.
The unknown signifies mystery and potential adventures.
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