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Chapter 538: Bonds
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In an instant, Wuying and Xiao Qingxuan’s figures collided with a violent explosion of force. The clash sent shockwaves rippling outward, tearing through the air with ferocious gusts.
At the same time, a massive iron hammer appeared in Xiao Qingxuan’s hand—materializing from nowhere.
A voice echoed in his mind, one he’d heard before from Director Gao:
> “This Shifting Mountain Hammer was my Spirit Artifact back when I was in the Jin Dan Realm. With the situation shifting so unpredictably, I had Ciji reforge it for me. I’m lending it to you temporarily. But remember—this is a Jin Dan-level artifact. Don’t use it lightly. Only in the direst of moments, to protect yourself… and Zhang Yu.”
On the other side, Wuying’s expression flickered slightly. His mind raced.
> “He’s using the External Alchemy Method?”
> “The Ancient Method of External Alchemy?”
> “But he shouldn’t even have a Jin Dan Qualification Certificate…”
Still, Wuying didn’t hesitate. He activated his Eye Armor, capturing the battle in real time.
Though he remembered Xiao Qingxuan’s appearance just a moment ago, the current image was now obscured—entirely wrapped in swirling Gang Qi.
From this footage, identification was impossible.
But Wuying didn’t care. Recording was just a side effect. Defeat was the goal. Once he captured the opponent, he’d have countless ways to plant evidence and force him into the Demon Sect.
> “A fake Dan cultivator? How dare you challenge me?”
As Xiao Qingxuan and Wuying clashed fiercely, Shi Yunxiang and Ying Xin—still frantically digging beneath the ground—suddenly surged with power. In an instant, they’d carved out a massive pit.
Their thunderous roars drew the attention of Zhang Yu, Yu Xinghan, Shi Huaixu, and the others.
The relentless exchange pushed Xiao Qingxuan and Wuying toward the pit.
> “Think you can run?” Wuying smirked. “Do you really believe you can escape?”
In a flash of motion, Wuying intercepted them first, blocking the way out.
But then—something shifted.
Xiao Qingxuan wasn’t fleeing. He was pushing Wuying toward the pit.
With each thunderous blow of the Shifting Mountain Hammer, Wuying was forced backward, retreating.
Wuying slammed his foot down, trying to stop his retreat, to charge forward.
But beneath him, Yu Xinghan’s control cracked the ground into fragments. Wuying’s foot plunged into nothingness.
Roar!
With a violent shout, Wuying unleashed a surge of Gang Qi, forcing his body upward.
Shi Huaixu’s Disha Gravity flared, forming layers of resistance before him.
Xiao Qingxuan raised the hammer again, bringing it down with a devastating crack.
> “Get out of my way!” Wuying roared, barely dodging the blow, his body already half-submerged.
But before he could recover, Ying Xin and Shi Yunxiang unleashed a joint barrage.
A blinding flash of electric energy erupted beneath Wuying’s feet.
Ying Xin’s mind raced: This is the Yuan Ci Channel’s Martial Energy Circuit…
Shi Yunxiang watched as Wuying vanished into the lightning storm, thinking:
> With the power of the Yuan Ci Channel, matter flows at tens of thousands of tons per second. Once the Martial Energy Circuit is breached, his entire body would be torn apart by the violent electromagnetic surge… even a Jin Dan cultivator wouldn’t survive.
As Tu Mu students who’d spent years working on construction sites, they knew the structure of University City inside out—knew where every major Martial Energy Circuit and Spirit Energy Circuit ran beneath the surface.
But under the oppressive pressure of a Demon Sect Jin Dan cultivator, their minds had gone blank, their wills crushed.
Only when Zhang Yu stepped forward, only when Yu Xinghan, Shi Huaixu, and Xiao Qingxuan erupted in fury did they finally remember their own strength.
And when the pit was complete, the other Tu Mu students understood instantly—silent, united in purpose.
Now, as Ying Xin and Shi Yunxiang deliberately ruptured the Martial Energy Circuits within the building, Wuying fell through, his body colliding with the explosive surge.
The ground trembled with deep, echoing booms.
No one knew how many Yuan Ci Channels had been damaged—Ying Xin and Shi Yunxiang exchanged panicked glances.
> We just destroyed public infrastructure… If they trace this back to us… how much will we have to pay?
But then—
ROAR!
A blood-curdling scream tore through the air.
Wuying, his body wrapped in crackling lightning, his flesh shattering with each pulse, surged upward from the pit, determined to break free.
Xiao Qingxuan roared, lifting the Shifting Mountain Hammer again.
> “Hold him!”
> “Die!” Yu Xinghan unleashed Xiao Sanhe, tearing apart every solid surface beneath Wuying’s feet.
Shi Huaixu poured all her strength into Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power, summoning countless invisible arms that dragged Wuying deeper into the pit.
> You won’t live! Today, it’s either you or us!
Flames erupted across Wuying’s body—another secret technique, a desperate last stand.
He repelled wave after wave of attack, inching toward the surface.
Then—without warning—Zhang Yu appeared before him.
> When did he get here?!
Wuying froze.
His eyes locked onto Zhang Yu’s right arm—now replaced with a Spirit Armor.
His gaze darted to the side, to where Mo Ejin’s severed limb had been discarded.
There, Le Mulan was clutching the arm, pouring Shenhan Martial Energy into it.
Wuying’s mind reeled.
> He vanished… then severed his own arm… and replaced it with Mo Ejin’s Hand Spirit Armor?
Not just that—Zhang Yu had just recharged a full cycle of Jiuxiao Yun Kongjin, reactivating Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power.
Now, with dual waves of power flowing through the Spirit Armor, Zhang Yu transformed into a streak of white light—like a comet descending from the heavens.
This time, Zhang Yu didn’t rely on Tu Mu Holy Body to fortify his defense. Instead, he used Martial Dao Holy Body, amplifying the power to its absolute peak.
Boom!
Faced with Wuying’s final, desperate resistance, Zhang Yu’s body tore apart—flesh and blood exploding in all directions.
Wuying, overwhelmed by the sheer force, was driven back down into the pit.
And from all sides, Yu Xinghan, Shi Huaixu, Xiao Qingxuan—each attack came like a hammer blow.
Below, the electromagnetic Martial Energy surged through Wuying’s body, shattering his meridians, pulverizing his physical form, erasing every trace of his vitality.
> Damn it! Wuying screamed in his mind, his Eye Armor recording everything.
> Damn it!
He tried to connect to the Ling Realm, to send the footage out.
But the violent electromagnetic surge disrupted his Spirit Armor—his Eye Armor flickered, refusing to stabilize. Connection was impossible. The recording itself was failing.
> I…
CRACK!
A final, deafening explosion.
Wuying’s body was consumed by lightning—reduced to ash, gone.
On the other side, Zhang Yu collapsed, his body a bloody mess. Le Mulan caught him mid-fall, pouring Shenhan Martial Energy into his wounds, sealing them instantly.
She sliced her own arm, pressing her blood—rich with Medicinal Power—into Zhang Yu’s mouth.
Feeling the energy surge through his veins, Zhang Yu opened his mouth wide and began to suck hard on her arm.
Xiao Qingxuan stepped in immediately, using ancient healing arts.
Moments later, as he worked, he glanced up at Le Mulan—his eyes widening slightly.
> She’s… stunned by the effect of Shenhan Martial Energy?
Le Mulan felt the shift in his gaze.
> Did he notice? The longevity effect?
But seeing Zhang Yu’s body—torn apart, barely holding on—she clenched her jaw and kept pouring the energy.
Meanwhile, Zhang Yu, through sheer will, slowly shifted the Chain Law Diagram from Martial Dao Holy Body back to Tu Mu Holy Body.
In an instant, his fading life force stabilized.
With Xiao Qingxuan and Le Mulan’s combined efforts, his body began to mend.
His flesh reactivated, healing itself with every breath, every pulse of the cultivation technique.
Finally, Zhang Yu exhaled.
> Thank goodness… Qinglian Jiantai preserved the effects of so many Chain Law Diagram Sets. Otherwise, that final strike… would’ve killed me.
As Le Mulan and Xiao Qingxuan tended to Zhang Yu, Shi Huaixu turned her attention to Li Xiao.
With a single motion, she reached out with her palm, pulling him mid-air.
Deformed and gasping, Li Xiao’s mouth opened—trying to speak.
But Shi Huaixu didn’t let him.
Five fingers spread. Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power erupted.
Li Xiao’s body shattered into pieces.
> Why?! Li Xiao’s eyes widened, staring at Zhang Yu—surrounded by allies.
> Why are you all fighting so hard for him?
Shock. Fear. Anger. Jealousy.
> Why didn’t you help me back then?!
> Why… why…
> At least… at least let you know… it was me… Li Xiao… it was because of you… because you defied me…
Then—another barrage.
Shi Huaixu shattered him again and again—until nothing remained but a mist of blood, drifting into the air.
She turned next to the pit.
The circuitry inside was already cut off—emergency protocols triggered by the overload.
Staring at the charred corpse of the Demon Sect Jin Dan, Shi Huaixu unleashed one final blast of Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power—reducing the body to dust, erasing all traces.
But as she turned away, she noticed something.
A black, round pearl remained—unharmed, intact, nestled in the wreckage.
Frowning, she paused.
Then, Zhang Yu’s voice came from behind.
> “Can I have that?”
As Zhang Yu spoke, Fujie’s voice echoed urgently in his mind:
> Give me that pearl. That thing… it’s a High-Rank Evil God’s creation.
Fujie trembled with excitement.
> They did it… They actually succeeded?
The moment Zhang Yu touched the pearl, a connection sparked in his mind.
And then—through Fujie’s guidance—his consciousness was yanked through layers of the Ling Realm, transported to an unknown space.
Beneath a vast, star-filled sky, three towering, twisted, malevolent figures—massive and ancient—stood around a weathered wooden table.
As Zhang Yu and Fujie arrived, the three figures turned—staring down at them.
Vote for the Moon
(End of Chapter)
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