Free Web NovelChapter 536: Seven Slaughter Fist
"Senior Yue."
Li Yun gave a slight bow. The tall middle-aged man walking toward him with a steady and dragon-like stride was none other than Yue Cangshan, the Four-Clawed Golden Dragon Guard whom Li Yun had once seen in the Cloudchain Mountain Range.
"Young Brother Li Yun, you are even younger than I imagined."
Yue Cangshan was clearly a straightforward man. He laughed heartily and did not waste time on unnecessary greetings before going straight to the point.
"I came here today because I have a few matters to discuss with you, little brother. I wonder if you have some time?"
"Since Senior has personally invited me, I naturally cannot refuse."
Li Yun nodded.
Regardless of Yue Cangshan’s identity as a Four-Clawed Golden Dragon Guard, even his Half-Step Heavenly Core Realm strength alone was enough for Li Yun to give him proper respect.
"Good."
Yue Cangshan was clearly very satisfied with Li Yun’s decisive attitude. With another loud laugh, he led Li Yun away with broad strides. After about fifteen minutes, the two of them entered an extremely secluded residence.
After they sat down, Yue Cangshan did not bother with small talk. He looked directly at Li Yun and said, "I have a few acquaintances in the Golden Dragon Hall. I heard from them that the Bright King Axe of the Heavenly Wind Stronghold Master ended up in your hands."
"The Bright King Axe?"
Li Yun’s mind stirred, and he immediately understood Yue Cangshan’s purpose for coming.
Although Yue Cangshan was only at the Half-Step Heavenly Core Realm, it was said that he could hold his own even against a 1st level Heavenly Core Realm expert by relying on his exceptionally profound axe techniques.
However, the axe was ultimately a niche weapon that very few cultivators used, so axe-type spiritual artifacts were naturally extremely scarce. With Yue Cangshan’s strength and status, he still only possessed a low-grade Heaven Rank axe.
Because of that, it was perfectly normal for Yue Cangshan to want the Bright King Axe. Perhaps one of the reasons he had been willing to act against the Seventeen Cloudchain Strongholds for the Golden Dragon Hall was precisely because of that weapon.
He simply had not expected that the Heavenly Wind Stronghold Master would not have the Bright King Axe on him. After some twists and turns, the weapon had instead fallen into Li Yun’s hands.
Thinking of this, Li Yun nodded and said, "The Bright King Axe is indeed in my possession."
"Excellent."
Yue Cangshan smiled and said, "Young Brother Li Yun, I hope you can transfer the Bright King Axe to me. Of course, I will not let you hand it over for nothing. First, take a look at this martial skill."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yue Cangshan waved his hand, and an ancient martial skill manual appeared in his grasp. Without the slightest hesitation, he handed it over to Li Yun.
"Seven Slaughter Fist?"
Li Yun was slightly taken aback when he saw the name written on the cover. A moment later, his eyes narrowed, and he opened the manual.
It was fine before he looked, but once he began reading, his expression immediately became serious.
The Seven Slaughter Fist was an extremely fierce and tyrannical fist art. Unlike ordinary fist techniques that focused purely on physical strength or explosive force, this martial skill used Slaughter Intent as its foundation. Every punch required the cultivator to condense killing intent into fist force, allowing the attack to strike not only the enemy’s body but also their will and martial heart.
The stronger the user’s Slaughter Intent, the more terrifying this fist art would become.
The Seven Slaughter Fist had seven techniques in total, and each technique represented a deeper level of slaughter. If cultivated to a profound realm, a single punch could carry the momentum of a battlefield filled with corpses and blood, suppressing the enemy’s mind before the fist even reached them.
The value of this martial skill was absolutely not low. In fact, for someone proficient in Slaughter Intent, its value could not be measured by ordinary standards.
Yue Cangshan watched Li Yun’s changing expression and laughed. "It seems that little brother understands its value. I heard from others in the Golden Dragon Hall that you are extremely proficient in Slaughter Intent, and that is why I brought this martial skill to you."
He paused for a moment before shaking his head with a somewhat helpless smile. "This Seven Slaughter Fist, a low-grade Heaven Rank martial art, was created precisely for someone who has comprehended Slaughter Intent. Unfortunately, I do not possess Slaughter Intent at all. No matter how many years I studied it, I could only understand a little of its surface. To me, this martial skill is no different from a priceless treasure sealed inside a box that I cannot open."
Li Yun gently closed the manual, but the light in his eyes did not fade.
Although he was a sword cultivator, his physical body was not weak. More importantly, his Slaughter Sword Intent had already reached an extremely terrifying level. If he could use Slaughter Sword Intent as the foundation and guide it into his fist force, the Seven Slaughter Fist might become another powerful method in his arsenal.
Even if it could not surpass his sword techniques, it would greatly increase his close combat ability.
"Thank you, Senior."
Li Yun looked at Yue Cangshan with a serious expression.
He knew very well that the value of this Seven Slaughter Fist was immense, especially to someone like him. In terms of usefulness, this martial skill was far more suitable for him than many ordinary Heaven Rank techniques.
It could even be said that Yue Cangshan was not simply making a transaction with him. He was giving him a favor.
"It seems you are satisfied with this gift, little friend."
Seeing Li Yun’s serious expression, Yue Cangshan could not help laughing heartily and waving his hand. "There is no need to feel too indebted to me. At your age, you already have such cultivation and strength, so your future prospects are naturally limitless. I am merely placing a bet on you in advance."
