Chapter 549: A Formidable Foe, Qi Yuan's All-Out Effort

Chapter 549: A Formidable Foe, Qi Yuan's All-Out Effort

In the inner city district, Blood Tiger sat in a seat, surrounded by numerous nobles with similar half-human, half-monster, and half-animal appearances. Some had bull heads, while others had pig faces, numbering in the hundreds, gathered as if they were in the Enchanting Demon Garden.

These peculiar nobles were fervent, their eyes fixed on the arena below.

In the arena, scantily clad half-naked men and women wielded swords and fought each other.

The nobles' eyes were bloodshot, and they panted heavily.

"Useless! Break his neck!"

"Bite him! Do you even have a mouth?"

"If I lose money because of you, you'll pay for it! Fk!"

"Damn it!"

Various foul and indecent words filled the air.

Blood Tiger shook his massive tiger head, eating garlic-seasoned meat paste, his mouth emitting an unpleasant odor.

He glanced at a communication artifact with a relaxed expression.

"A cultivator who came back from the dead?"

On the other end, the Blood Tiger Gang Leader saw Blood Tiger's response and immediately replied with humility.

"This guy disregards the reputation of the Blood Tiger Elder and kills members of the Blood Tiger Gang. Now, he dares to seek refuge in the inner city district. Please, Blood Tiger Elder, stop him, and I will offer you three million taels of silver."

Blood Tiger narrowed his eyes, "No need for formalities. I'm free anyway, so I'll go and take a look."

After saying this, Blood Tiger stood up.

On the communication artifact, the Blood Tiger Gang Leader had already sent Qi Yuan's approximate current location.

The distance to Blood Tiger wasn't far.

Before leaving, Blood Tiger patted a waitress's thigh in the arena, his eyes filled with mischief.

"Save the meat on that two-legged beast's thigh for me."

He was referring to the two fighters currently battling in the arena.

Even if one managed to win on the platform, it didn't guarantee their survival.

The waitress's face revealed a flattering expression, "Don't worry, I'll save the tenderest part for you."

Blood Tiger strolled through the streets of the inner city district with a swagger.

Compared to the outer city district, the inner city was much more prosperous, and the roads were cleaner.

Human slaves kept their heads down, wearing neat clothes, and were diligently sweeping the streets.

"A cultivator who came back from the dead, confirmed by Thorned Blood, has somehow returned to life. It seems there's a secret within him.

He has come to the inner city district, probably seeking refuge under a master, intending to offer that secret."

Blood Tiger was intelligent and good at connecting the dots.

Instantly, he understood Qi Yuan's true intentions.

"Your plan is loud, but unfortunately, you've met me," Blood Tiger said, his mind sharp as a pearl, his tiger face filled with murderous intent.

Just then, he suddenly looked up at the sky, his face showing surprise and astonishment.

In the sky, a golden figure flashed by at incredible speed.

Blood Tiger was very familiar with that golden figure—it was the Thorned Blood's prominent figure, Golden Core Crane! This big shot was a Celestial level cultivator, a powerhouse whose mere footsteps could shake the ground in Cloud Blood City.

However, according to Blood Tiger's knowledge, this big shot had been in seclusion for years, rarely showing himself.

Why did he suddenly appear today?

"This is strange, but it has nothing to do with me, a small fry. My task now is to kill Qi Yuan."

"And that useless Zhi Qi, who even lost track of the surveillance artifact, seems like I'll have to take care of it myself."

Blood Tiger thought, and his speed suddenly increased again.

Suddenly, he looked up at the sky again, and in the sky, several more figures flashed by, each with an exceptionally terrifying aura, revealing themselves as Celestial level cultivators!

"What's going on? The Elder Council has been mobilized?" Blood Tiger had a bad feeling in his heart.

In just this short time, he had learned that more than ten Celestial level cultivators had been dispatched.

Something significant had definitely happened.

"If the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up; this has nothing to do with me."

Blood Tiger calmed himself.

For now, finding Qi Yuan was the priority.

At the same time, in the sky, Golden Core Crane wore a golden robe, his face dark and terrifying.

"The princess was killed by a human slave!"

In the Gold Quail Realm, anyone with the title of princess had a frightening background.

They were either daughters or sisters of the Trickster God.

The Trickster God was either suspended high in the sky or hidden deep within the earth's crust and sea, rarely appearing in the world.

His daughters or sisters held a higher status than even the elders of Thorned Blood.

The princess who had come to play in Cloud Blood City was the Trickster God's daughter, Dark Spirit Nurture.

This princess loved to hide her identity and cause trouble.

After Dark Spirit Nurture arrived in Cloud Blood City, Golden Core Crane learned of this news and became extremely nervous. He specifically arranged for Celestial level cultivators to follow and protect her.

But who would have thought that just now, he saw the soul token of that Celestial level cultivator shatter.

As a member of Thorned Blood, they would leave a strand of their soul on the soul token.

The shattering of the soul token meant their demise.

Golden Core Crane was shocked by this news.

The other Celestial level cultivators also rushed towards the place where the Celestial level cultivator had perished.

"What happened?" Golden Core Crane's voice was filled with terror.

With the princess's death, they couldn't escape blame.

Even if they didn't die, they would still suffer severe consequences.

Regarding that person, Golden Core Crane wished to devour his flesh and gnaw on his bones.

The Tenth Elder's face also turned extremely unsightly: "The princess was collecting toll fees at the city gate when a mortal not only refused to pay but also slapped her to death with one palm!

Even Long Shi Yi, who was protecting the princess, was also killed by a single palm strike!"

Long Shi Yi was a Celestial Armament Master responsible for guarding the princess, and although his strength wasn't apparent, he was still a Celestial level cultivator!

Yet, he was killed by a single palm strike?

How could Golden Core Crane not be shocked?

At this moment, powerful cultivators from Cloud Blood City gathered in one place, their presence menacing.

"Killing Long Shi Yi with a single palm strike, his strength is undoubtedly formidable, but regardless, he must die today for killing the princess!" Golden Core Crane spoke with a heavy tone.

"Li Da is currently contacting him, testing his depth," the Tenth Elder said.

Li Da was also a Celestial Armament Master, and his specialty was speed and escaping. Therefore, he was tasked with testing Qi Yuan.

As for the other powerful cultivators of Thorned Blood, they were currently gathered in one place, hiding in the shadows, preparing to strike with thunder and slay that person.

Now, they had to lie low and wait for the right moment to make their move.

If they didn't strike, they would hold back, but once they did, it would be like a thunderbolt from a clear sky.

At this moment, on the street, Li Da looked at the man in front of him, his expression filled with anger.

"Do you know what you've done?"

Qi Yuan stretched lazily, his expression as leisurely as ever: "I just wanted to enter the city for breakfast, but someone was collecting toll fees at the city gate. One fee was a hundred taels!

How many buns can that buy?

I complained to the city guards, but they ignored me!

The leader of the city guards stood behind that thief, nodding and bowing like a lackey! Is there no justice left in this world? Is there no kingly way? Since no one will uphold fairness for me, I, a law-abiding person, have no choice but to take matters into my own hands!"

Qi Yuan spoke earnestly.

His original idea was simple: to find Thorned Blood and tell them that he wanted to become a mortal, so they shouldn't disturb him, or else they would bear the consequences.

He was still very reasonable and could convince others with logic.

Of course, if logic didn't work, he would adapt and convince them with strength!

Hearing this, Li Da felt amused.

To kill a princess for just a few hundred taels of silver?

This guy must be insane!

"You're finished. By killing the princess, you've lost all chances of survival. Today, you will undoubtedly die!" Li Da spoke with a heavy tone, "Soon, someone will come for you, and it will be your time of death!"

After Li Da finished speaking, he didn't hesitate and flew away directly.

Qi Yuan was too strong, and he didn't dare to confront him. He could only utter a harsh word and then flee.

"Hey, don't run!"

Qi Yuan was speechless.

Were these people too lenient?

Unfortunately, he couldn't use his divine sense now that he wanted to become a mortal, or else he would have instantly found the enemies hiding nearby and then killed them.

Now, he could only follow the plan and walk towards the enemy's lair.

After a few dozen breaths, a disdainful voice suddenly sounded.

"You're quite daring to come to the inner city!"

Blood Tiger crossed his arms, his body exuding a domineering aura.

Qi Yuan glanced at Blood Tiger, his face filled with hesitation and seriousness.

"Are you the backup they were waiting for?"

"Now that you've seen me, kneel before me!" Blood Tiger commanded arrogantly.

His voice was loud, mixed with bad breath.

He looked at Qi Yuan as if he were looking at a dead person.

Qi Yuan was extremely vigilant.

Could it be that his eyes were deceiving him? Was this person a true big shot?

Otherwise, how dare he act so arrogantly with his cultivation level?

Or was it that the people of Cloud Blood City had lost their minds, sending a small weakling tiger to deal with him?

In a 1619 book, there was no mistake!

"Since you've come, you're my opponent, and I'll respect you." Qi Yuan spoke earnestly.

His inner vigilance reached its peak.

"And you dare to be my opponent?" Blood Tiger scoffed.

This domineering attitude, this confidence, it was like a peerless expert, making Qi Yuan feel extremely wary.

"Even if you're strong, you can't talk to me like that!" Qi Yuan said with dissatisfaction, his body's power gathering.

He stared at Blood Tiger.

Blood Tiger was full of flaws, and Qi Yuan had a million ways to strike and kill him with one blow.

But he dared not, hesitating slightly.

After all, the other party wasn't a fool to dare to come here, and they must have some skills.

Although his eyebrows also indicated no danger.

But what if... what if the other party was a true big shot, deceiving presence that even his eyes and eyebrows couldn't detect?

"Hmph, commit suicide to atone for your sins, and I'll leave your body intact." Blood Tiger spoke arrogantly.

"It seems... I'll have to go all out!"

Qi Yuan's face turned extremely serious.

"I only need one finger to crush you." Blood Tiger mocked.

This was bullying by the strong towards the weak!

Qi Yuan was furious.

How dare they go this far!

Even if you're strong, you can't trample on my dignity!

Qi Yuan's veins popped out, his blood flowed abnormally, his face turning red, like a heated furnace.

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The man was gathering his strength!

Gathering strength!

Blood Tiger scoffed, his lazy expression showing disdain. "Go ahead and make your move. I'm waiting."

Suddenly, Qi Yuan let out a loud shout.

This voice was like a thunderclap on a clear day.

But what happened next was even more terrifying.

Qi Yuan's right foot stomped on the ground with immense force!

"Break!"

An infinite amount of power burst forth in this moment!

At this instant, he held nothing back.

All his strength was unleashed and vented in this very moment.

Boom!

Crack!

The ground cracked beneath his power!

The howling wind roared!

Roofs were blown away!

It was like a tornado's path of destruction, but even more terrifying!

The tremendous force swept through the inner city like a nuclear blast, leaving devastation in its wake.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Countless buildings collapsed, and stone pillars were sent flying!

In an instant, the entire area was in ruins!

In the sky above, over a dozen terrifying figures fell, looking disheveled and panicked.

Each of these figures was a Celestial Armament Master!

They had been hiding in the sky, secretly observing Qi Yuan, preparing to launch a surprise attack.

But Qi Yuan's stomp was too powerful, sending them plummeting from the sky.

At this moment, Qi Yuan paid no attention to these Celestial Armament Masters. His gaze was fixed on Blood Tiger.

"You're strong, unfathomable!" Qi Yuan couldn't help but exclaim, "Even though I'm slow to attack, with your strength, you could easily dodge. Yet, you didn't move, clearly unafraid of my assault."

Since Qi Yuan didn't care about their attack, Blood Tiger felt no threat. He had no choice but to avoid Qi Yuan, or else Qi Yuan might deflect his attack.

At this moment, the dozen Celestial Armament Masters lay on the ground, their faces filled with terror.

Obviously, Qi Yuan's attack had scared them!

His stomp had cracked the earth; was this still human strength?

Blood Tiger's body stiffened, unable to move.

What had he seen?

This ordinary human had stomped the ground, as if it were a joke.

And the result... a catastrophic earthquake!

The sky seemed to shatter!

Blood Tiger was terrified, anxious, and his legs trembled uncontrollably, leaving him unable to move.

He now understood.

Why had these Celestial Armament Masters appeared?

To deal with this formidable human.

But he had blocked their path?

At this moment, a communication artifact conveyed the voice of the Blood Tiger Gang's leader.

"Blood Tiger, a massive tremor just occurred in the inner city. Is there some important matter happening?"

Blood Tiger, can you capture that tiny human? Now that strange sounds are appearing, I'm genuinely worried about you, Blood Tiger!"

Blood Tiger was furious upon reading this message, wanting to curse out loud.

A tiny human?

The human who had just stomped the ground, causing the inner city to shake?

Am I safe now?

Safe your mother!

Blood Tiger's mind was filled with curses, wishing to curse out the leader of the Blood Tiger Gang.

"Your leg muscles are trembling; are you releasing your power? What a terrifying way to vent your strength!" Qi Yuan said earnestly, looking at Blood Tiger.

After speaking, he turned his gaze towards the Celestial Armament Masters.

"Before our duel, allow me to clean up these little bugs. Otherwise, it might affect our fight."

Qi Yuan's face revealed a murderous intent as he scanned the Celestial Armament Masters.

Hearing this, the Celestial Armament Masters' hearts trembled.

"Run!"

Golden Core Crane transformed into a golden light, frantically flying towards the sky.

"He can't fly; he's going up to the sky!" Li Da shouted.

Previously, when Qi Yuan had met with Li Da, he had claimed to be born with divine power, without cultivation.

Li Da hadn't believed him then, but now he did.

This was true divine power!

Since Qi Yuan hadn't cultivated, they didn't sense the aura of a cultivator from him, and they assumed he couldn't fly.

In an instant, the dozen Celestial Armament Masters flew swiftly towards the sky, ascending higher and higher.

They had been caught off guard by Qi Yuan's earlier display.

Now, flying in the sky, they believed that if Qi Yuan couldn't fly, he wouldn't be able to harm them.

But they... could attack from the sky.

However, even with their swift flight, two unlucky individuals were kicked by Qi Yuan, sending them plummeting to their deaths.

Qi Yuan looked at the Celestial Armament Masters in the sky, his face showing dissatisfaction.

"You're mocking me for not having a mount, aren't you?"

Qi Yuan missed Shen Lingxuan. If he had her as his mount, he could fly and slay these people.

"Unfortunately, you don't know... that I use technology, and it's not considered transcendent power?"

Qi Yuan's face revealed a peculiar smile.

As his words fell, two mechanical wings extended from his back, exuding a technological aura.

(End)

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