Chapter 207: Destruction at Bing Lou, Descent of a Heavenly Being

Chapter 207: Destruction at Bing Lou, Descent of a Heavenly Being

A Martial Heavenly Being emerged from the Spirit Realm Gate and set off towards a particular destination without hesitation, as if he was directly searching for something.

On the Tianbao Pavilion, the man with the purple crown sighed in relief.

Gazing at the figure that had disappeared into the horizon, he sighed, "He's off to find Su Lingxiu, that little vixen."

"Master, what's the deal with Su Lingxiu?" asked one of his companions curiously.

The man with the purple crown shook his head. "I don't know much either. It's said that the opening of the Spirit Realm Gate is related to Su Lingxiu. It's just that someone will come out of the Spirit Realm Gate.

"Capturing Su Lingxiu would be considered a great achievement, and the captor will likely be brought into the Spirit Realm.

"What a pity. Entering the Spirit Realm will only make one a pig or a dog." The man with the purple crown chuckled bitterly as he gazed into the distance at the Spirit Realm Gate. "Those who wish to enter the Spirit Realm can give it a try. It's up to you whether you want to be revered and exalted in the Inner Realm or become a pig or a dog in the Spirit Realm."

Several Half-step Heavenly Beings frowned, conflicted by the idea of entering the Spirit Realm if it meant such a dismal fate.

Was it really that miserable? For a time, no one dared to approach the Spirit Realm Gate to test the master's words, for his credibility was indeed high.

Meng Chong frowned as he watched the figure disappear into the horizon. "Let's go see where he's headed."

Zi Yun opened her mouth as if to persuade him otherwise, but then closed it again. She jumped onto Meng Chong's back and said, "You're faster. Take me with you."

Meng Chong took off into the sky, chasing after the direction in which the Spirit Realm expert had disappeared.

He couldn't help but marvel at the speed of the Martial Heavenly Being.

...

On the Ice Pavilion, Xu Yan looked at the withered and lifeless man, his breath already gone.

Then he turned to the voluptuous woman sitting on the chair, her posture unseemly as she stared at him with excitement. Xu Yan's eyebrows furrowed, and disgust welled up within him.

Du Yuqing's face flushed, and she quickly averted her gaze.

"Come here, young master!" Ice Beauty beckoned with a seductive smile, her fingers beckoning.

Although she appeared young, with her skin still tender and white, her recent indulgences and the consumption of her vital essence, coupled with the lack of replenishment, had taken their toll. Fine wrinkles had begun to appear at the corners of her eyes.

"You old hag, aren't you disgusting?" Xu Yan shot her a disgusted look.

Old hag?

The Ice Pavilion fell silent.

Ice Beauty's expression darkened, her legs drawing together as murderous intent flashed in her eyes.

Why did she absorb the vital essence of young girls?

Wasn't it to maintain her youth and beauty?

Now, being called an old hag to her face was like stabbing a knife into her heart, exposing her ugly side!

The two veiled women who had brought Xu Yan back paled, their eyes narrowing in anger. "How dare you!"

"Shut up!" Xu Yan's eyebrows knitted, and he slapped out with his palm.

Boom!

The spiritual energy of the world condensed into a giant wave, crashing out with a boom and instantly killing the two veiled women. Peak Grand Masters were now as insignificant as ants to Xu Yan; he could crush them with a wave of his hand.

"You deserve to die!" Ice Beauty stood up abruptly, her killing intent chilling the air. A cold wind blew across the top of the Ice Pavilion.

"Old hag, how many people have you killed? There's something strange about the aura on your body," Xu Yan said, his eyes turning cold.

He sensed the unusual aura emanating from her, a mixture of disparate energies that did not belong to Ice Beauty herself, and these energies were gradually weakening.

He thought of the young girl he had rescued, who was supposed to have been brought here to be sacrificed to this old woman. And that old man had said that all the girls brought here had died.

Sensing the disparate auras on Ice Beauty, Xu Yan couldn't help but think of the demonic sect's killing technique, where one devoured the vital blood of martial artists, refining it into their own strength and enhancing themselves.

If one had recently devoured the vital blood of a martial artist and had not completely refined it, their aura would appear mixed and chaotic.

"Young master, you're so handsome. I wanted to keep you here for a few more days. But since you don't appreciate my hospitality and are seeking death, I won't let you off the hook!" Ice Beauty said, her voice icy.

"And as for the little beauty next to you, she's so pretty. I'll suck her dry right in front of you, letting her die a painful death under your watch!"

Ice Beauty's voice was chillingly cold.

A formidable pressure emerged, sweeping forward like a tidal wave and bearing down on them.

She raised her hand, about to grab Du Yuqing.

Even though Xu Yan had just killed her two Peak Grand Masters with a single strike, Ice Beauty was unfazed.

After all, she was a Half-step Heavenly Being.

She had already reached a certain stage in her cultivation, sensing her own divine sense.

Although she had not broken through to the Martial Heavenly Being realm, she was far beyond the level of a mere Peak Grand Master, or even a novice Half-step Heavenly Being.

Among the Half-step Heavenly Beings in the Inner Realm, the only one she knew could suppress her was Demon Child.

At this moment, Ice Beauty was certain that although Xu Yan appeared youthful, he was definitely not young. He must have mastered some secret technique to maintain his youthful appearance.

The oppressive pressure of a Half-step Heavenly Being bore down, and Ice Beauty was confident that Xu Yan would be intimidated, unable to unleash even a fraction of his strength. He could only watch helplessly as she took Du Yuqing away.

Then, right before his eyes, she would torture the girl to death!

Boom!

However, just as she raised her hand to grab Du Yuqing, Ice Beauty's expression changed drastically.

A formidable power surged forth, shattering her oppressive might. Suddenly, a golden dragon roared and charged down from the heavens, rushing towards her.

"You!" Ice Beauty's face twisted in shock, and she slapped out with her palm.

A cold, azure storm swirled out, centered on her, as she unleashed her full power. But as she did so, her once tender and youthful skin suddenly aged, and the beautiful Ice Beauty transformed into an old hag.

"You must die! You ruined my youthful appearance, which I maintained by devouring the vital essence of thousands of young girls. To restore myself, I'll need to devour the essence of tens of thousands more!" Ice Beauty raged, her killing intent palpable.

Since she had already been exposed as an old hag, she no longer held anything back.

Azure light surged, transforming into icy shards, and a chilling aura filled the air as Ice Beauty unleashed the full might of a Half-step Heavenly Being.

Xu Yan's strength indeed exceeded her expectations, but she remained unafraid, confident that she could still emerge victorious in the end!

But at this moment, Xu Yan was consumed by anger. "Thousands of girls? You deserve to die!"

Roar!

The golden dragon roared, its dragon might filling the heavens. Rage condensed into a powerful force, its dragon eyes fierce and intimidating, and its power surged as it spiraled down, slamming into Ice Beauty.

"Who are you?" Ice Beauty's heart pounded, and she felt a strong sense of crisis.

What kind of technique was this golden dragon's might?

"I am Xu Yan, your killer!"

Ice Beauty exerted all her strength to resist the Dragon Subduing Palm. The name Xu Yan sounded vaguely familiar, as if she had heard it somewhere before. But as she had long stopped paying attention to the affairs of the martial world, even if she had heard the name, she hadn't paid it any mind. After all, in Ice Beauty's eyes, she stood above everyone in the Inner Realm, and no one dared to provoke her.

Boom!

The Dragon Subduing Palm shattered the azure whirlwind, breaking through all defenses. In Ice Beauty's horrified gaze, the golden dragon slammed into her.

Even a powerful figure like a Half-step Heavenly Being was utterly reduced to ashes by this strike!

After breaking through to the minor achievement of the Tongxuan Realm and consolidating his cultivation, Xu Yan's strength had far surpassed his previous self. A Half-step Heavenly Being was no longer a match for him.

Killing them was as easy as pie.

Even a Minor Heavenly Being would fall to his sword, let alone a mere Half-step Heavenly Being.

After the death of Bing Niang, everyone else in Bing Lou turned ashen, trembling uncontrollably.

"Spare our lives, we were forced to do those things!"

Among those pleading for mercy, two women in thin veils stood out as the strongest, having reached the Grand Master realm.

They were all Bing Niang's underlings, having captured countless young girls to be devoured by her. They deserved their fate.

Xu Yan showed no mercy as he struck out with his palm, obliterating them all!

And so, Bing Lou met its end!

"Let's search this place. There might be some treasures here; we can't let them go to waste."

Xu Yan's face lit up with a smile. After all, this was the territory of a Half-step Heavenly Being, so there should be some valuable items to be found.

Having killed everyone, it would be a waste not to scour the place for valuables.

Just as Xu Yan was about to start searching, his expression suddenly changed, and he looked up into the sky.

"What's wrong?"

Du Yuqing was startled and followed Xu Yan's gaze, asking, "What is it?"

Boom!

A figure suddenly descended, exuding an incredibly powerful aura, giving off the impression of looking down on all living beings as insignificant ants.

Du Yuqing's face paled in shock.

What kind of powerful being was this? They were far more formidable than the 'Ice Master' that Xu Yan had just killed.

Xu Yan's expression turned solemn.

A Martial Heavenly Being!

A true Martial Heavenly Being, yet only at the Gathering Spirit stage of a Minor Heavenly Being! When did such a powerful being appear in the Inner Realm?

Could they be here to save those old women?

The descended Martial Heavenly Being had the appearance of a middle-aged man. His face was pale and clean-shaven, his eyes carried a dark glint, and a faint scar marked his forehead.

In front of him, a white pearl spun slowly.

Jiao Ming's gaze fixed on the mother pearl of the pair of pearls, which had stopped at this Ice Pavilion. Since the child pearl had shattered here, it stood to reason that the person who completed the task was inside.

His gaze swept down, taking in the two people within the Ice Pavilion.

His eyes lingered on Du Yuqing for a moment, and he was slightly surprised to find such a beautiful woman in the Inner Realm. However, she was not the one he sought.

Jiao Ming's gaze then fell on Xu Yan, and from his lofty position, he asked indifferently, "Where is the person?"

Xu Yan looked at the white pearl and recalled his battle with Bing Niang. She had neither asked for help nor had the chance to do so.

Therefore, this Minor Heavenly Being had not come in response to a request for aid.

Who was he looking for?

Xu Yan had no idea since he had killed everyone in the Ice Pavilion.

"Who are you looking for?" Xu Yan replied calmly.

Jiao Ming's expression darkened, and his eyes turned cold as he said, "You insignificant creature, how dare you question me?"

Xu Yan was infuriated by his condescending attitude.

Now he was being called an insignificant creature?

What was so great about being a Martial Heavenly Being?

"Insignificant creature? Who are you calling insignificant?" Xu Yan asked coldly.

"You are the insignificant crea-"

Jiao Ming's body trembled with anger as he spoke, suddenly realizing that something was amiss with his words.

"How dare you!" he roared.

Jiao Ming was enraged. How dare an insignificant being from the Inner Realm speak to him in such a manner?

Did they not know that the might of a Heavenly Being was not to be challenged?

"Kneel!"

Jiao Ming bellowed, and if it weren't for his need to find Su Lingxiu's whereabouts, he would have destroyed Xu Yan with a single palm strike.

Boom!

The awe-inspiring might of a Heavenly Being instantly suppressed Xu Yan.

"The might of a Minor Heavenly Being is indeed extraordinary, far surpassing that of a Half-step Heavenly Being!"

Xu Yan's heart trembled. The might of a Half-step Heavenly Being felt hollow, like a giant stone pressing down, but the might of a Minor Heavenly Being was like a mountain bearing down on him.

Buzz!

Xu Yan's body surged with sword intent, directly countering the oppressive might and remaining unaffected by the Heavenly Being's power.

He raised his hand and waved, and the golden dragon wrapped around Du Yuqing, carrying her away from the Ice Pavilion.

Du Yuqing's heart raced with anxiety as she witnessed the incredible strength of the newly arrived figure.

However, she could do nothing but watch helplessly, as her own strength was far inferior. By not burdening Xu Yan, she had already done him a great favor.

Thus, after being carried away from the Ice Pavilion by the golden dragon, she did not stop but continued to retreat further into the distance.

Jiao Ming's expression changed as he was surprised that his Heavenly Being's might had no effect on Xu Yan.

Moreover, what was that power? It was similar to the might of a Heavenly Being, yet it was also different, as if it possessed a mysterious and deadly quality.

"If you are a Refining God Heavenly Being, I, Xu Yan, would not dare to say another word and would immediately flee!" Xu Yan declared as he rose step by step into the sky, standing on equal ground with Jiao Ming.

"How dare a mere Minor Heavenly Being be so arrogant and disrespectful? Today, I will slaughter you like the pig or dog that you are!"

Xu Yan drew his sword from its sheath.

"Arrogant! Today, I will show you the true might of a Heavenly Being!" Jiao Ming roared in anger.

How could there be such a powerful being in the Inner Realm?

Damn it!

Boom!

Jiao Ming raised his hand and punched out, and the stars appeared, as if they were falling from the sky. His fist radiated a mighty destructive force.

Xu Yan remained unfazed and countered with his Mountain River Sword Technique!

At the same time, two sword lights flashed and flew towards Jiao Ming, sealing the battlefield and leaving no chance of escape.

After all, he was a Minor Heavenly Being, and Xu Yan dared not be careless.

If he chose to act, he would go all out to ensure complete annihilation, leaving his opponent with no chance of escape.

He must be crushed into nothingness!

Jiao Ming's heart trembled. What kind of sword technique was this? "There's no way a being from the Inner Realm could be this powerful. Could it be someone from the Spirit Realm, secretly protecting Su Lingxiu?"

Jiao Ming's heart grew cold as he thought.

He unleashed his fists, and the stars around him whirled, forming a defensive barrier. He dared not underestimate his opponent.

"He's not a Heavenly Being, and his aura is unusual. Could he be a peak Grand Master?"

As the battle progressed, Jiao Ming grew more perplexed.

Whether it was the sword technique or Xu Yan's martial power, they were both extraordinary and unlike anything he had encountered before. He couldn't pinpoint whether Xu Yan was a Heavenly Being, a Grand Master, or something else entirely.

Xu Yan's expression turned serious as he faced off against the powerful Minor Heavenly Being. His opponent's fist technique was remarkable, with stars swirling around him, each one a sharp attack.

"A fist technique from the Spirit Realm?" Xu Yan wondered.

Such a technique did not exist in the Inner Realm.

"Remember this: the one who kills you is the Sword God, Xu Yan. Today, I will slaughter you like the pig or dog that you are, ending you with three strikes of my sword!" Xu Yan declared coldly.

"Arrogant! We'll see if you can kill me with three strikes!" Jiao Ming replied with a cold smile.

He acknowledged Xu Yan's strength, knowing that he was not much weaker than himself.

However, Xu Yan's claim that he could kill him in three strikes was sheer madness.

Unless Xu Yan was a Refining God Heavenly Being!

Buzz!

Suddenly, Xu Yan's sword descended, and the mountains and rivers appeared, accompanied by a gentle breeze.

Jiao Ming sneered, and the stars around him surged, as if the heavens were falling. The destructive force aimed to obliterate the mountains and rivers and crush his opponent.

(End of Chapter)

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