Free Web NovelSomewhere deep within the Blood Phoenix Secret Realm.
A figure in blood-red clothes stared intently at the name at the very top of the sky.
"She truly came."
The young man's obscure, murky eyes flickered, revealing a hint of excitement.
"It's been thousands of years... I've finally waited for such a person..."
"Han Shi."
Yin Hua Xuan, wrapped in a black robe, walked over and bowed respectfully.
It was the first time he had seen Han Shi, who was incredibly mysterious and of immense origin, show such an expression.
Han Shi's status within the Demon Summoning Sect was extremely high.
So high that even he still didn't know his true name.
Han Shi's methods could only be described as unfathomable.
Even a Law Body martial artist of the Sixth Realm could not break the rules within this Blood Phoenix Secret Realm, unless immense external force was used to directly destroy the Secret Realm.
Yet, Han Shi could allow him, an Inner Scenery cultivator, to enter and exit freely.
Also.
Han Shi clearly looked to be in his twenties, yet his insight and experience made him feel like a frog at the bottom of a well.
Yin Hua Xuan also had a feeling.
Ever since entering the Blood Phoenix Secret Realm, and standing before Han Shi again, he felt a choking sense of oppression.
A moment later.
The blood-clothed young man's expression returned to calm.
"How did the task I gave you turn out?"
"This Secret Realm will surely be drenched in blood."
"Hmm, you are capable. It was difficult for you to stay in Qingyuan Sect for decades."
The blood-clothed young man seemed to be in a good mood.
"For the prosperity of the Divine Sect, I am willing to go through fire and water..."
Yin Hua Xuan dared not take credit.
The young man called Han Shi waved his hand, a half-smile on his face, and said:
"You won't be short on benefits."
"Yes."
Yin Hua Xuan bowed again.
From the corner of his eye, he saw a pale golden skeleton not far away, emitting golden light mixed with blood-colored runes. The clothes on its body had long rotted away, but the bones were still clean and radiant.
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And ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) those blood-colored runes seemed to be... brighter than when he last saw them?
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Blood Phoenix Secret Realm, First Level.
In the dry, twisted dense forest, the crackling sound of branches being snapped could be heard.
"Ying Bing is too terrifying..."
Tie Qi withdrew his gaze from the sky, then squinted, staring at the goosebumps on his arm.
"I always feel like something isn't quite right here."
His Guan Shen Realm observed the Ten-Sided Ambush Military Dao Diagram of the Gangdou Sect, which made him extremely skilled in group combat, and particularly sensitive to the perception of killing intent.
He always felt that some existence was secretly peeking at him.
However, looking around, there was no one here, not even a living creature...
"What's going on?"
Tie Qi scratched his head.
No living creatures, but he could smell blood.
He walked a few more steps forward and finally found the source of the blood scent.
Several pieces of torn clothing hung on the branches, but the owner of the clothing was long gone.
"Strange."
Tie Qi was about to get closer.
Then he realized that the ancient trees in this dry forest, at some unknown point, had all split open with large mouths on their trunks.
The branches also began to writhe wildly.
"Tree demons?"
The thought had just fallen.
Whoosh—
A branch, carrying a mournful wind, whipped through the air like living venomous snakes.
Clang!
Tie Qi stumbled from the blow, his Qi and blood surging.
He quickly circulated his Inner Breath, and the great halberd in his palm became impenetrable.
After fighting with the branches for several moves.
"Break!"
Tie Qi's great halberd's Inner Breath condensed into Protective Aura, and behind him, the faint figure of a heavily armored general appeared.
One strike pierced through the tree demon.
However.
Just as Tie Qi was about to breathe a sigh of relief, his expression suddenly turned ugly.
Creak, creak—
The entire forest came alive, with shadows of trees dancing wildly, like hibernating venomous snakes being awakened.
They blotted out the sky.
"Trouble..."
Tie Qi fell into a bitter struggle.
Each tree demon here was in the Inner Breath Realm, but their numbers were simply too many.
Moreover, their bodies were as tough as his tempered physique, making them very difficult to deal with.
Even with the general's phantom appearing behind him, the speed at which he wielded his great halberd became slower and slower.
.....
Half a quarter of an hour later.
"I can't drag this out any longer, otherwise, by the time I break out, I'll be completely exhausted."
Tie Qi decisively slapped his thigh.
His upper body suddenly shot out, wanting to fly out of here.
However.
The branches suddenly wove a dense net in the air, covering him from above.
It was a Tree Demon King.
Its aura was even stronger than his.
"Is my Blood Phoenix Secret Realm exploration ending here...?"
Tie Qi was filled with bitterness.
The fatigue in his body and the pain in his flesh made him vaguely see past scenes.
A cripple might be able to practice martial arts.
But what about someone without legs?
Things that ordinary people could do with ease, he had to exert all his strength for, even going to the latrine.
Compared to his other Senior Brothers and Junior Brothers, he was just a cripple.
All he could do was put in more effort than ordinary people.
When others ran, he would support himself with his hands, go down the mountain, and then climb back up little by little. At first, it took him several days to complete one round trip. When he was hungry, he ate the cake tied around his neck, and when thirsty, he drank dew.
Later, relying on half of his Meridians, he successfully opened them, and his Master specially made him a pair of mechanical legs.
After he stood up.
All the past ridicule, despair, and confusion were left behind.
But those were not his legs after all.
His body was still only half.
Perhaps there was a Ground Fusion Fruit in the Blood Phoenix Secret Realm that could complete the deficiencies in his body.
But the distance involved seemed to be something that willpower couldn't bridge?
The tip of the branch whipping down was incredibly sharp, rapidly expanding in his pupils.
That was a Tree Demon King.
"This ending, could it be..."
"Am I not working hard enough?"
There was no unwillingness in Tie Qi's calm heart, only confusion.
Crack—
The sound of a branch snapping came.
Tie Qi opened his eyes in a daze.
He saw that the tree demon in front of him had been ignited by fire, struggling and twisting in pain.
"Hmm?"
Tie Qi had also tried to set fires, but even with lamp oil, he couldn't ignite the tree demons.
Who?
He had just looked up.
A figure had already grabbed a long sword, lightly wiping it with his index finger, causing the entire sword to ignite.
Behind the young man, a dazzling sun seemed to appear.
Sun Wheel Sword Classic.
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In a breath, countless sparks scattered from the halo, sweeping down, guided by the long sword.
Chii chii chii!
A rain of explosive firelight pierced through the body of the Tree Demon King.
After a grating sound, the Tree Demon King crashed down.
The other tree demons were all silent, not daring to approach.
"Li Laodi?"
Looking at the young man who was like a god, Tie Qi was completely stunned.
"Fortunately, I made it in time."
Li Mo sheathed his sword and turned around, grinning.
The two had been drinking last night, sharing a common spirit.
In short, they could boast to each other.
"Li Laodi, you should leave quickly."
"I'll handle this!"
The hope that had just risen in Tie Qi's heart was shattered again.
Such a powerful sword art just now must undoubtedly be a Secret Skills.
Li Mo was only in the Inner Breath Jade Liquid Realm, and hadn't even condensed his Mystic Core.
Being able to use such a sword art to kill enemies beyond his level was already very exaggerated, and he definitely wouldn't be able to recover his Qi immediately.
He certainly couldn't run away, he only hoped that this young man, whom he had met once...
"Huh?"
"You want to do it yourself? Good, good."
Li Mo didn't expect the other party's willpower to be so astonishing, still wanting to fight even in this state.
After thinking for a moment, he took out an item.
"Open your mouth."
"Ah?"
Tie Qi had just opened his mouth, but before he could speak.
He felt something go down his throat.
"Li Laodi, why do you shove strange things into people's mouths when they open them!?
"I wasn't boasting yesterday, you know."
Li Mo smiled.
Tie Qi was stunned.
After eating that thing Li Laodi gave him, why did he feel... an itch in his lower body?
Li Mo's ears also heard a prompt:
【Congratulations to the host, you have successfully invested in 'Tie Qi', helping him complete his disability and save his life.】
【Investment feedback: Blood-Soaked Battle Soul Talisman】
【Blood-Soaked Battle Soul Talisman】: "A one-time item. This talisman can summon an ancient battle soul to possess you, greatly increasing your combat power and making you stronger the more you fight. Lasts for one quarter of an hour."
"Not bad at all."
"Too bad there's only one..."
This thing as a trump card was simply too good.
Moreover, who knew what changes would occur in this Blood Phoenix Secret Realm? Having this item gave him a bit more confidence.
