Chapter 456: The Might of the Extreme Soul, the Beginning of Slaughter

Chapter 456: The Might of the Extreme Soul, the Beginning of Slaughter

In the Grand Flame Territory, Meng Chong resided in the Dongyang Martial Arts Institute, idle except for guiding Zi Yun in her cultivation.

With his fearsome reputation, ordinary experts dared not approach him casually.

"Could it be that the Alliance of Ten Thousand Treasures is backing down?"

Meng Chong felt a bit disappointed that after all this time, the Alliance still hadn't sought him out for revenge.

"The fifth junior brother has also become famous in the Divine Realm."

Among his fellow disciples, only the third junior sister and the fourth junior brother remained unknown in the Divine Realm, though they were already renowned figures in the Green Lotus Territory as the founders of the Green Lotus Sect.

"I believe that soon, the third junior sister and the fourth junior brother will also shake the Divine Realm, no, the entire world!"

Whether it was Fang Hao's formations and artifact refining, or Su Lingxiu's pill concoction, they were all destined to astonish the world and bring about changes to the martial arts world.

Currently, Su Lingxiu and Fang Hao were only managing affairs in the Green Lotus Territory. Once the Green Lotus Sect revealed itself in the Divine Realm, it would undoubtedly astonish countless experts.

"Lord Meng, I've finished consuming the pills. May I purchase some more?"

Zhou Qingshuang arrived, her demeanor as cold as ever.

Meng Chong glanced at her and said, "The issue with your soul must be addressed using specialized pills. While the pills I have are effective, they are insufficient to cure you completely. It won't make a difference even if you consume more."

He intended to keep some pills in reserve for unforeseen circumstances and couldn't sell them all to Zhou Qingshuang.

"May I ask where I can obtain more of these pills?" Zhou Qingshuang asked, her eyes shining with hope.

The pills were truly miraculous, far surpassing the various divine medicines available in the current Divine Realm's martial arts world.

"My junior sister refined them," Meng Chong replied, pausing briefly before continuing, "She's been rather busy lately and doesn't like to be disturbed, so I won't tell you where she is for now. I'll let you know once she has the time to see you."

Disappointment washed over Zhou Qingshuang's face, but she dared not press the matter further.

"Rest assured, my junior sister will definitely be willing to meet you once she's free. She has a keen interest in difficult and unusual illnesses," Meng Chong added.

He was speaking the truth. When he had conveyed Zhou Qingshuang's situation to Su Lingxiu, she had been intrigued. It was only because she was currently preoccupied with the affairs of the Heavenly God Furnace that she hadn't had the time to pay attention to it.

"Thank you so much!" Zhou Qingshuang expressed her gratitude.

"It's a minor matter," Meng Chong said with a casual laugh.

Zi Yun, standing by his side, kept a wary eye on Zhou Qingshuang, her gaze akin to that of a guard watching a thief. Despite Zhou Qingshuang's perpetually cold demeanor, it was difficult to discern if she felt awkward.

Likely, she didn't feel embarrassed, otherwise, she wouldn't have continued chatting with Meng Chong under the pretext of seeking guidance in martial arts.

Zhou Qingshuang's attendant, the old woman, hurried over, looking hesitant.

"What is it? Speak freely. Lord Meng is not an outsider," Zhou Qingshuang said.

"This matter concerns the secrets of the royal family, so perhaps it's best if Lord Meng and I refrain from listening. After all, we are outsiders," the old woman said.

Hearing this, Zi Yun quickly grabbed Meng Chong's arm, preparing to leave.

"What do you mean we're not outsiders? That princess has ill intentions!" Zi Yun thought to herself.

Meng Chong wasn't the sort to be overly curious, and since Zhou Qingshuang was only being polite, he felt it necessary to avoid any potential misunderstandings. Just as he was about to leave with Zi Yun, the old woman saw the urging look in the princess' eyes and hastily spoke up, "Princess, there's news from the Great Kun Territory. An outcast of the Jian Clan named Jiang Buling, his soul was tainted by the Unyielding Qi, yet not only did he not lose his wits, but his strength also became incredibly powerful. Perhaps he has a way to solve your problem, Princess."

For the first time since Zhou Qingshuang's stoic expression had softened, revealing a look of surprise. As her emotions fluctuated, the power of her soul fluctuated as well, and tendrils of icy cold qi began to spread out.

Meng Chong, who had been about to leave, paused and turned to look at her.

"Are you saying that Jiang Buling's soul was tainted by the Unyielding Qi, and not only did he not lose his wits, but his strength also increased?" Zhou Qingshuang asked, astonished.

"Yes, Princess. This news has already spread throughout the Divine Realm. Moreover, some major forces are planning to join hands to steal Jiang Buling's secret. Someone has already made contact with the Great Flame Territory. Princess, this is an opportunity," the old woman said, nodding solemnly.

"Tell me the details," Zhou Qingshuang said, seeing that Meng Chong seemed interested as well.

"Yes, Princess," the old woman replied and proceeded to explain Jiang Buling's situation in detail, including his incredibly powerful soul secret art and how some major forces were planning to join hands to obtain his secret.

"This matter is unusual," Zhou Qingshuang furrowed her brows. "If we truly want to find a solution to my soul's issue, we can only bring treasures and beg him to teach us. Using force is not appropriate!"

"Princess, what do you intend to do?" the old woman asked.

"Since Jiang Buling possesses such strength, even if multiple powerful experts join hands, they will never obtain the result they desire," Zhou Qingshuang said. "And if Jiang Buling escapes, those forces will have to face his retaliation.

They were courting death!

"What do you think, Meng Gongzi?" Zhou Qingshuang asked, turning to Meng Chong.

Unless Meng Chong was willing to take action, there was little hope.

Meng Chong let out a cold laugh and said, "A bunch of country bumpkins dare to plot against my junior brother? My junior brother cultivates a martial path that slaughters soul-demons. With the Divine Realm's typical soul-defense techniques, their souls are but paper before my junior brother's slaughter!"

Zhou Qingshuang and the old woman were stunned by his words.

Was Jiang Buling Meng Chong's junior brother?

And Xu Yan, his senior brother? Were these three notorious figures of the Divine Realm actually fellow disciples?

"So he's your junior brother, Meng Gongzi. No wonder he's so formidable," Zhou Qingshuang exclaimed.

Her eyes shone with curiosity as she asked, "I heard that the pride of the Tai Kun Jian Clan had once been crippled, but now he has risen again. How did he recover from the Unyielding Qi's taint on his soul?"

Zhou Qingshuang's curiosity got the better of her, and she blurted out the question, though she didn't expect Meng Chong to answer, as it was a sensitive matter.

However, Meng Chong simply smiled and said, "It's just the Unyielding Qi. The martial path my master passed down to my junior brother directly integrates the Unyielding Qi into the soul's transformation. If you're thinking of getting a solution from my junior brother, it's impossible. You won't be able to cultivate it. Only my junior sister can solve your problem."

Once again, Zhou Qingshuang and the old woman were shocked. Who was Meng Chong's master, and what kind of formidable figure could solve the problem of the Unyielding Qi?

Wasn't offending such a master's disciple courting disaster?

"Thank you for clearing our doubts, Meng Gongzi. I have urgent matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave," Zhou Qingshuang said hastily as she and the old woman prepared to depart.

She had to stop the Great Flame Realm from getting involved, or the consequences would be unpredictable.

After all, Meng Chong, that notorious figure, was still in the Great Flame Realm. If they went to kill his junior brother, he wouldn't let it slide.

Even though the Great Flame Realm was powerful, they had to consider the severe repercussions if Meng Chong decided to take action.

Meng Chong smiled and took out a communication talisman to contact Jiang Buling.

"Junior brother, do you need Senior Brother's help?" he asked.

"Thank you, Second Senior Brother. My Extreme Soul martial path can be unveiled during this incident. Even if I'm defeated, I can still escape," came the reply.

"In that case, I'll wait for you in the Tai Kun Realm," Meng Chong said as he put away the talisman.

He had been in the Great Flame Realm for quite some time, and it was about right to move on and continue his journey through the Divine Realm, waiting for the Alliance of Ten Thousand Treasures to seek their revenge.

"Meng Chong, are you leaving?" Zi Yun asked, her face filled with reluctance.

"If you don't want to stay in the Great Flame Realm, you can go to the Green Lotus Realm," Meng Chong said as he ruffled her hair affectionately. "Go with Zhou Qingshuang. With Master's jade talisman, your safety is guaranteed."

"I understand!" Zi Yun nodded.

...

"Jiang Tianming, Yun Yan'er, are you afraid? That's why you're spreading news, wanting to use the hands of the various powerful experts in the Divine Realm to get rid of me?"

Jiang Buling listened to the surrounding warriors' discussions, all of which revolved around the fact that his soul, tainted by the Unyielding Qi, had not only retained its sanity but had also recovered and become stronger.

The various major powers in the Divine Realm had already been enticed, eager to obtain this so-called secret.

Aside from Jiang Tianming and Yun Yan'er, no one else could have spread this news.

As for the Tai Kun Jian Clan, they would rather keep this secret to themselves.

"Let's see how many fools dare to come and ask me for some secret technique," Jiang Buling sneered.

He crossed the realm gate and headed to the next realm, his destination—the Tai Kun Realm!

He traveled from one realm to another until he finally arrived at the Tai Kun Realm, seeking an explanation.

As for whether Jiang Tianming and Yun Yan'er would flee, Jiang Buling wasn't concerned. There were only so many realms in the Divine Realm, and they had nowhere to hide.

With his breakthrough in strength, the Immortal Heavenly Venerates seemed as insignificant as country bumpkins to Jiang Buling, even if they had cultivated soul-defense techniques. They were still no match for him.

The Extreme Soul martial path gave him an absolute advantage within the same realm, akin to a dimensional drop in power.

Souls were difficult to injure and defend against, but once one could specifically target souls, the weakness of the Tai Cang martial path in soul defense became apparent, leaving them with almost no resistance.

"Jiang Buling?"

As Jiang Buling emerged from the realm gate, he saw several powerful figures standing at the four corners, their auras intertwining and dominating the heavens and earth. A formidable pressure sealed off the area.

Each one of them was a top-notch Immortal Heavenly Venerate, equipped with soul-defending divine artifacts.

"We won't make things difficult for you. We only ask that you share with us the secret technique to resist the Unyielding Qi. In return, we promise to aid you when you seek an explanation from the Tai Kun Realm," one of the Immortal Heavenly Venerates said in a deep voice.

Boom!

The auras of several Immortal Heavenly Venerates exploded, and a faint glow enveloped their heads, defending against soul attacks.

"You measly country bumpkins dare to threaten me?"

Jiang Buling's face turned cold, and the Extreme Soul Divine Spear appeared in his hand.

"You mere Immortal Heavenly Venerates dare to come and assassinate me. Who gave you the courage? Today, I, Jiang Buling, shall let you know that I cultivate not some divine soul secret art, but the Extreme Soul Martial Way!"

At this moment, a formidable killing intent emanated from Jiang Buling's body.

The long spear in his hand exuded a chilling aura, but this aura specifically targeted souls and consciousness.

In the distance, several Immortal Heavenly Venerates and numerous True King Venerates watched the battle.

News of several top Immortal Heavenly Venerates besieging Jiang Buling had already spread, so many powerful experts had come to witness the battle.

"So powerful!"

As Jiang Buling revealed his might, even from a distance, the True King Venerates could feel their souls tremble at the sight of the long spear.

"Extreme Soul Martial Way? What kind of technique is this, and why haven't I heard of it before?"

"Could this be the reason why Jiang Buling is unaffected by the Unyielding Qi?"

The watching Immortal Heavenly Venerates wore grave expressions.

The aura Jiang Buling exhibited gave them the feeling that a single spear strike could annihilate their souls!

"Obstinate fools!"

The besieging Immortal Heavenly Venerates also sensed the intense crisis and dared not be careless.

Boom!

With a wave of their hands, a radiant light filled the sky, and a sharp aura appeared in mid-air, exuding a chilling aura.

"Jiang Buling, let's see how you block our combined attack!"

This sharp aura was the result of several Immortal Heavenly Venerates joining forces to unleash a secret soul-killing technique.

"Trifling!"

Jiang Buling scoffed, and with a point of his spear, stars blossomed.

Hum!

A divine ability, Star Annihilation!

The sharp aura in mid-air shot towards Jiang Buling, piercing his body.

The attacking Immortal Heavenly Venerates revealed delighted expressions, as Jiang Buling seemed unable to block their strike.

"Not good!"

However, one of the Immortal Heavenly Venerates exclaimed in horror, and his body erupted with a dazzling light, layer upon layer of light shields protecting him.

A small mirror-like divine artifact appeared between his brows.

It was a soul-defending artifact.

At this moment, he saw starlight flickering and felt his soul being eroded. He hastily activated his defensive artifact and simultaneously operated his soul secret art.

"Quickly help me!"

The other Immortal Heavenly Venerates' expressions changed, and they immediately lent their power, strengthening their companion's defense.

Crack!

The mirror between his brows shattered, and a long spear, glowing with starlight, pierced through the layers of defense and into his soul.

Hum!

The spear's aura blossomed, tearing a huge hole in his soul, which rapidly expanded. In a short moment, his soul was obliterated!

Ah!

A piercing scream reverberated through the heavens and earth.

Those who heard it shuddered, wondering how excruciating the pain must be to elicit such a desperate cry.

And the one who screamed was a top Immortal Heavenly Venerate! All his defenses were like paper before this spear strike, unable to withstand a single blow!

Puff!

A corpse fell from the sky, its soul obliterated, leaving behind an empty shell.

"Why aren't you affected?"

The remaining assailants' expressions changed, and they stared at Jiang Buling in shock.

"Your so-called soul attack techniques are like mosquito bites to me!"

Jiang Buling coldly smiled.

"One down, it's your turn now!"

He turned to another assailant and thrust his spear forward.

Divine Ability, Godslayer!

The Immortal Heavenly Venerate felt as if a spear of light was piercing their soul, and a strong sense of impending death emerged.

Roar!

He roared, and at this critical moment of life and death, he used his secret technique.

His essence blood ignited, and his soul was coated with a layer of blood-red light, his aura becoming powerful and sinister.

The other assailants did not assist in defense this time but instead frantically attacked, sending a barrage of strikes towards Jiang Buling!

(End of Chapter)

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