“Hmm? The concentration of divine and demonic bloodline in the body is quite impressive!”
Wu Ming showed a slight expression of surprise.
Through exploration over these days, he had gained a deeper understanding of martial arts techniques in this world of gods and warriors.
A martial artist at the Earth Elemental Realm would display extraordinary phenomena, while a martial artist at the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm could invoke celestial phenomena, unstoppable and overwhelming!
The so-called divine techniques and secret methods were essentially pathways to activate specific bloodlines. Of course, martial artists without divine and demonic bloodlines could also practice these techniques, but they would inevitably fail to achieve great success—only by forging a divine and demonic body could one truly succeed.
“I’m from another world and do not possess the bloodline of ice-element divine and demonic beings. Even if I practice the Xuan Ming True Art, it’s unlikely I will ever reach its ultimate level… but the Xuan Water True Art has no such restrictions!”
Looking at Yu Wenlong desperately invoking illusory images of a dragon and tiger, Wu Ming’s eyes gleamed with sharp light.
Undoubtedly, this person’s martial arts had already slightly activated the bloodlines of dragon and tiger beasts within him, which was why he could manifest such illusions even at the Earth Yuan Realm level.
This illusion represented the unification of spirit and martial cultivation, capable of breaking through Yin soul techniques just like a martial saint.
“Pity… but how could it possibly rival my Xuan Water True Art?”
With a long cry, Wu Ming let out a howling sound like a great river surging, suddenly pushing both palms forward.
Boom!
It was as if a tsunami had erupted, waves crashing against rocks.
An astonishing aura erupted from him, as if the surroundings had transformed into a vast expanse of rippling ocean.
At the peak of Earth Yuan Realm, the inner energy, combined with an unstoppable force, instantly devoured the dragon and tiger illusions. Yu Wenlong’s face turned deathly pale, his chest feeling as though struck by a heavy hammer. He spat out blood and was sent flying backward.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Midair, several water arrows chased after him in succession, sharp as blades, directly piercing through Yu Wenlong’s hands, feet, and even his dantian area, leaving bleeding holes.
“Ahh!”
With a scream of pain, he fell to the ground and could no longer rise.
In the blink of an eye, everything had changed dramatically!
In just two moves!
In only two moves, Wu Ming had already defeated both the Snake Elder and Yu Wenlong.
Watching him vanquish the Snake Elder with just a glare and unleash palm strikes as powerful as raging waves, pummeling Yu Wenlong like a ragged doll, the Hundred Blossom Maiden was utterly stunned. She immediately withdrew her silk ribbons and retreated hastily, saying, “I was only here to lend a hand. Now that I’ve turned from darkness to righteousness, I hope Your Excellency will let bygones be bygones!”
“Now you want to leave? It’s already too late!”
Wu Ming suddenly rushed forward, his hand seemingly wrapped in a thin layer of water, reaching out to grab the Hundred Flowers Lady.
Her expression changed, and she released a large amount of colorful mist from her body, forming a massive shield.
Wu Ming’s eyes were cold as he punched straight through the toxic mist, striking the woman’s chest directly. A crisp sound of bones breaking echoed out.
“Hmph…”
With a gentle blow, the toxic mist in front of him quickly dissipated, revealing the Hundred Flowers Lady lying in a pool of blood, her ribs unknown how many were broken, her appearance pitiful.
“What now? Anyone else want to come looking for death?”
Wu Ming stood tall in the center, his cold eyes sweeping the surroundings.
The other disciples of the Black Tiger Gang never expected their leader and two experts to be defeated so quickly. When Wu Ming glared at them, they immediately panicked, screaming and fleeing in all directions, wishing their parents had given them more legs.
“Heavens…”
Yu Jiansheng (Jade Sword Scholar) and Miao Yuniang (Marvelous Jade Lady) were too conspicuous to dare escape. Witnessing the Earth Yuan Realm martial artist who once towered above all, the Snake Elder—ranked 36th on the Earth Yuan Ranking and the strongest in Cangwu Prefecture—being crushed with a single glance, they felt a complex mix of emotions, as if they were dreaming: “That was an Earth Yuan Realm martial artist! The Snake Elder, ranked 36th on the Earth Yuan Ranking and the strongest in Cangwu Prefecture, was defeated with just one glance…”
They exchanged glances, both recalling a certain rumor: “Could it be that the martial artist known as Wu Daoren is actually… a Heaven Phenomenon realm expert?”
“Lin Xinlan, I’ve already crippled Yu Wenlong’s martial arts skills. He’s now yours!”
Wu Ming said indifferently.
Bang! Bang!
Lin Xinlan knelt on the ground, kowtowing three times with loud thuds, blood flowing from her forehead: “Thank you, Young Master, for your great kindness!”
She rose and approached Yu Wenlong, her eyes filled with icy coldness, enough to chill anyone’s blood.
“As for you two…”
With a wave of his hand, Wu Ming sent out two streams of water, forming white threads like necklaces around the necks of the Jade Sword Scholar and Marvelous Jade Lady.
The two immediately froze, too afraid to move.
Although these white threads seemed fragile, they couldn’t forget how they had sliced through their fellow masters and protectors earlier.
“Take those two with you and come inside to talk!”
Wu Ming strode into the grand hall, sitting on the Black Tiger throne where Yu Wenlong usually sat, looking down at the Snake Elder and others below: “Any last words from you?”
“We were simply outmatched! Nothing more to say!”
The Snake Elder’s face was pale, his breath weak, and he dared not even glance at Wu Ming again: “I beg the elder to spare my life. Whatever you command, I shall obey!”
He was old and cunning, immediately realizing that Wu Ming still had use for them. Otherwise, wouldn’t one water thread per person be much simpler?
“This person’s spiritual power is definitely not something an Earth Yuan realm martial artist should possess!”
The previous crushing defeat had made the Snake Elder slightly sense Wu Ming’s unfathomable depth.
For someone like him who cultivated spiritual abilities, although he was invincible against lower-level martial artists, if defeated in his strongest aspect, it could easily plant a mental shadow. Facing the same opponent again in the future would only lead to even faster and more devastating defeats.
“Good. I like smart people!”
Wu Ming nodded slightly. Seeing this, the Jade Sword Scholar and Marvelous Jade Lady became even more submissive, immediately kneeling: “Thank you, Senior, for sparing our lives. We are willing to serve you as servants!”
“I don’t need the two of you as servants… I just plan to stay here for a while. You two go down and clean up the mess. Also, organize all the books and scrolls from the Black Tiger Gang. If you do well, after I leave, this place will be yours to manage. If you do poorly…”
Wu Ming smiled, and the Jade Sword Scholar and Marvelous Jade Lady watched in horror as the water threads around their necks transformed into countless thin strands, entering their acupoints and internal channels.
Bound in such a way, they felt a refreshing sensation but turned deathly pale, realizing they had been restricted, their lives now in someone else’s hands.
With no other choice, they bowed again: “Understood!”
They immediately bowed and exited the hall to deal with the chaos left by the Black Tiger Gang.
“As for you two…”
After dealing with the others, Wu Ming turned to the Snake Elder and the Hundred Flowers Lady: “You are my prisoners. Go and notify your respective factions to bring ransom money to redeem you!”
“What does the Senior require?”
The Hundred Flowers Lady asked with relief mixed with apprehension.
“Old books, ancient scrolls, strange tales, especially anything related to the Wu Dynasty and Wu Emperor. Preferably rare editions from that period… otherwise…”
Wu Ming didn’t finish, but the Snake Elder and Hundred Flowers Lady immediately promised to have their trusted disciples bring their best treasures.
“Master!”
At this moment, Lin Xinlan gracefully entered the hall, carrying several items: “Thank you, Master, for avenging me. I will devote my life to repaying this great kindness!”
She presented several books, an iron badge, a jade bottle, and a few strings of keys: “These were found on that villain. They might be useful to the Master…”
“These trivial items, what use are they to me? Hmm…”
Wu Ming’s keen spiritual perception immediately noticed the Snake Elder’s expression changing slightly when he saw the badge.
“Do you recognize this?”
He casually picked up the iron badge, finding it square and heavy, with ancient patterns around the edges. On the back were Yu Wenlong’s name and identity, while the front bore the words “Tian Alliance”!
“A Tianmeng token?”
Wu Ming was somewhat curious.
“No! This old man has never seen this before!”
The Snake Elder denied it immediately, while the Hundred Flowers Lady curiously glanced at it a few times.
“Fine… Take these two away and keep them under guard!”
Wu Ming waved his hand, ordering the Jade Sword Scholar, who had just entered, to take the two prisoners away.
He had already inspected both with his spiritual sense, knowing they were severely injured. Moreover, even if they escaped, they couldn’t escape his pursuit. They were both clever men with great estates. Unless pushed to the brink, who would want to invite such trouble for themselves?
“Master…”
Lin Xinlan spoke up: “The Snake Elder clearly knows about this item!”
“Just some hidden organization, a major force aiming for the heavens…”
Wu Ming tossed the Tianmeng token around carelessly, showing no concern: “As long as they don’t provoke me, why should I care?”
…
“Unexpectedly, the Tianmeng token has truly appeared…”
“That martial artist, Wu Daoren, obviously noticed something. If he subjects me to torture for information, what should I do?”
The Snake Elder was unaware of Wu Ming’s magnanimity and instead felt anxious: “Should I just run away?”
He glanced at the Jade Sword Scholar and the chaotic scene of the Black Tiger Gang, which seemed like a perfect opportunity.
But as he recalled Wu Ming’s martial arts prowess and supernatural abilities, all such thoughts immediately vanished.
He had a large estate and was unwilling to become a fugitive, especially since Wu Ming had promised to accept ransom and release them.
“Just… offending that faction, even if one reaches the peak of the Earth Yuan Realm or even the Heaven Phenomenon Realm, there might still be great trouble…”
The Snake Elder gazed toward the grand hall, a hint of hidden satisfaction flickering in his eyes: “Wu Daoren, your moment of triumph won’t last long…”
…
Soon, the news that Yu Wenlong, the leader of the Black Tiger Gang, had been killed by Wu Daoren, along with the heavy losses suffered by his followers, swept through Cangwu Prefecture like a hurricane.
Especially the capture of the Hundred Flowers Lady and the Snake Elder, which left many factions stunned. Although some began to eye the power vacuum left by the Black Tiger Gang’s downfall, none dared to step foot within Black Tiger Mountain.
Of course, all of this had nothing to do with Wu Ming.
At this moment, he had already immersed himself in researching martial arts and analyzing a pile of ancient scrolls.
“Divine and demonic level martial arts… So that’s how it is…”
With the “willing” sacrifices of many Black Tiger Gang members, Wu Ming’s research progress advanced by leaps and bounds.
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