Siege

Chu Kuang whispered in his heart, then stepped over the remains of the wolf-lizard beasts and arrived at the center of the valley.

Here, Chu Kuang found a spring eye about three feet long. Within the spring eye was a pool of clear liquid, emitting a faint aura of Source Energy.

"A miniature Source Energy Spring Eye. Such a thin aura of Source Energy."

Chu Kuang sensed it briefly, then walked to the side of this Source Energy Spring Eye and took out a jade gourd, collecting all the Source Energy Spring into it.

Source Energy Spring was highly volatile. Because the nature of Source Energy was similar to air or free spiritual energy, even if it condensed into liquid within the Source Energy Spring Eye, it would dissipate like water vapor once taken out.

Especially in the main universe, without the spatial suppression of the Dark Domain, the rate of volatilization and dissipation would increase by thousands of times.

Fortunately, this special jade material could contain Source Energy Treasure Liquid, and the school had also distributed a jade gourd to each student.

Chu Kuang took away all the Source Energy Treasure Liquid and found that it only filled one-third of the gourd.

"I've hit the jackpot."

Chu Kuang shook the gourd, a smile appearing on his face.

If a gourd could be filled with Source Energy Treasure Liquid, its value would be around one hundred thousand Federal Coins. Although he only filled one-third of the gourd this time, its value was no less than thirty thousand Federal Coins.

"It's a bit less, but if I can absorb it, my Iron Armor Technique progress will definitely increase significantly."

Chu Kuang whispered in his heart, a smile appearing on his face.

The greatest effect of Source Energy was to accelerate martial arts cultivation speed. Combined with the Mysterious Iron Treasure Liquid he had, he could probably cultivate for one day here and it would be equivalent to ten days outside.

Thinking of this, Chu Kuang prepared to leave and find a place to cultivate. However, he hadn't taken a few steps before his brow furrowed slightly, and he suddenly dodged to the side.

"Ding—"

Instantly, a cold blade light grazed Chu Kuang's ear and embedded itself into the rock wall behind him with a pu ci sound.

"You're fast."

Chu Kuang stopped and heard a faint voice. Then, four figures surrounded him from all directions.

The one who spoke was a tall, thin young man, who was playing with a throwing knife in his hand. He was the one who had just launched the sneak attack.

The person on the left was nearly two meters tall, and it was Jiang Feng from Chu Kuang's class. The person on the right carried a long sword on his back; it was Chu Kuang's cousin, Chu Linfeng.

The last person was a young girl, who looked no older than sixteen or seventeen. She was playing with a crimson chain sword in her hand.

"Chu Linfeng, Jiang Feng..."

Chu Kuang recognized the identities of these four people with just a glance.

Chu Kuang knew all four of them. The tall, thin young man was Shen Xiao, the class leader of Class Six, who practiced the throwing knife technique 'Inch芒'. It was said that his knives never missed their mark, and once thrown, they were a killing blow.

The girl was named Liu Meng'er, also a top student in Class Six. She practiced the exotic weapon, the Crimson Chain Sword, excelling in its dangerous and unpredictable nature, making it difficult to defend against.

After recognizing their identities, Chu Kuang's pupils narrowed slightly, and he said coldly, "I didn't expect you guys to team up to deal with me."

"Cousin, you don't even want to call me brother anymore?"

Chu Linfeng spoke, a mocking look in his eyes.

Chu Kuang sneered dismissively, "Do you think you're worthy?"

"Why all the nonsense?"

Jiang Feng spoke at the opportune moment, his eyes fixed on the jade gourd in Chu Kuang's hand. "Hand over the Source Energy Treasure Liquid, and I'll let you leave."

"Hmph—"

Chu Kuang sneered, pointing his war spear at everyone. An invisible fighting spirit quietly emerged.

Chu Linfeng's pupils instantly turned cold, and he said with a deep gaze, "It seems I have to step in and teach you, my disrespectful younger brother."

As his voice fell, Chu Linfeng shot out instantly, his steps hovering three inches above the ground. He unleashed the Lingxu Sword Art, and dozens of sword lights formed a net, sealing off Chu Kuang's space to dodge left or right.

Before the sword edge arrived, the coldness pricked his skin.

Chu Linfeng practiced the External Martial Arts technique, Lingxu Force, which was a cultivation method that balanced agility and attack. Although its power was not immense, its force could penetrate heavy armor and injure internal organs.

Combined with the Lingxu Sword Art, his combat power was considered top-tier among those of the same level.

Facing this attack, Chu Kuang could not dodge; he either had to retreat or face it head-on.

However, facing a siege, Chu Kuang knew very well that he could not retreat. If he dodged this attack, he would be subjected to a continuous barrage from the four of them, eventually being beaten into a state where he couldn't fight back.

"Break through head-on."

In a flash, Chu Kuang made his decision.

He spun his war spear instantly, the spear shadows like a screen, clashing with Chu Linfeng's long sword seven or eight times.

Then, he forcefully channeled all his strength and thrust out with his spear, immediately bending Chu Linfeng's long sword into an arc and sending him flying backward.

"Die!"

At this moment, Jiang Feng seized the opportunity to attack. He transformed into a towering figure of over two meters using the Brute Ox Transformation, his feet crushing the giant rocks beneath him as he charged like a mad bull!

Before his fist arrived, a gale wind had already kicked up sand and stones.

Chu Kuang drew his spear to block, spear and fist colliding. With a 'boom,' a blast of air erupted, and the ground beneath their feet cracked inch by inch.

With this blow, Chu Kuang's feet remained motionless, while Jiang Feng's face turned red.

"A jumping clown."

Chu Kuang said calmly, pressing his opponent to the ground with one hand holding his spear, then raising his palm to strike.

If that palm strike landed, given the difference in their Life Levels, Jiang Feng would likely have his brains splattered instantly.

But at that very moment, a chain sword, like a venomous snake, coiled and wrapped around Chu Kuang's neck.

Meanwhile, Shen Xiao seized the opportunity to attack. Three inches of flying knife shot silently from his sleeve, its blade glinting with a cold, dark blue light, aimed directly at Chu Kuang's eyes, throat, and heart – his vital points!

"Inch芒: Soul Sever!"

"A Great Accomplishment flying knife technique."

Chu Kuang's brow furrowed slightly, sensing a hint of danger.

He had no choice but to abandon killing Jiang Feng. He instantly drew his war spear and struck out repeatedly. With three crisp dings, all the flying knives were blocked and sent flying.

Then, using his war spear, he coiled around the chain sword and flung Liu Meng'er, sword and all, away.

"Such sharp intuition."

"His Blood Battle in All Directions is probably nearing Great Accomplishment."

In an instant, Shen Xiao ceased his attack and retreated ten feet away.

Liu Meng'er, Chu Linfeng, and Jiang Feng used the opening to land, forming a triangular formation around Chu Kuang, and the atmosphere fell into a brief stalemate.

Clearly, the four were surprised by Chu Kuang's strength and were reassessing his abilities, hesitant to commit their full power.

"Among these four, Shen Xiao is the greatest threat."

While they faced off, Chu Kuang began to consider how to break the stalemate.

Among these four, Jiang Feng possessed immense strength, practicing the incredibly fierce Brute Ox Technique, and was best suited for direct combat.

Chu Linfeng cultivated Lingxu Force and Lingxu Sword Art. His strength appeared to have extremely powerful penetration, but his Life Level was only around 5.9, posing no fatal threat to Chu Kuang, who practiced the Iron Armor Technique.

As for Liu Meng'er, who excelled with the Crimson Chain Sword, her martial arts, though perilous and cunning, had the weakest offensive power among the three.

The greatest threat to him was actually Shen Xiao. This man's flying knives possessed extreme penetrating power; a hit to a vital point could very likely cause the battle armor to deem him eliminated.