Two-star treasure artifact: Judgment Sword (Part 3)

Why did Zhuge Xiang decide to go to the Asura Sect? Why did he decide to become stronger? Why couldn't he be bullied by others? The most direct reason was that the death of the old Beggar had a huge impact on Zhuge Xiang. He watched helplessly as the old Beggar was bitten to death by vicious dogs, and this has always been the greatest pain in Zhuge Xiang's heart.

Unexpectedly, after several years, he was able to see the old Beggar again in Clear Spring Village. The old Beggar had come back from the dead made Zhuge Xiang very happy. However, now, after only a short time of recognizing each other, and with so many things he wanted to say still unsaid, the old Beggar died again, once again in front of him.

The killing intent in Zhuge Xiang's heart was terrifyingly intense. Back then, Zhuge Xiang was just over Capping Age, and due to a long period of Food shortage, his body was weak, yet he still dared to wield a sharp blade to avenge the old Beggar. Now that Zhuge Xiang has the strength to fight, what will he do?

"You! You deserve to die!" Although Zhuge Xiang was already in a weakened state, his will to hate made a terrible fire of hatred burn in his eyes. He stared intently at the Two-Star Hairy Zombie. Zhuge Xiang's eyes, which seemed to be devouring people, made the Two-Star Hairy Zombie feel fear from the bottom of his heart.

A dignified Two-Star Hairy Zombie, capable of withstanding even Spell with its powerful physique, was actually filled with fear in front of someone who hadn't even reached the Deity Transformation stage. In the past, Hairy Zombie would never have believed this, but now, Zhuge Xiang's gaze instilled fear in it...

Run! Zhuge Xiang's gaze made the Hairy Zombie turn around in terror, struggling to keep its almost collapsing body going as it fled into the distance. Even as a Zombie, this Hairy Zombie was filled with fear of death.

"Trying to escape? Die!" Staring coldly at Hairy Zombie's fleeing back, Zhuge Xiang unleashed his Explosive Steps and gave chase. As he used the Explosive Steps, Zhuge Xiang flipped his hand, and two Pill appeared in his palm.

Having returned to the Return to Simplicity Realm Sixth Layer, and in his Weakened State, Zhuge Xiang's strength was now extremely low. However, only his physical strength had been weakened; the enhancement from his Magic Artifact remained. In addition, Zhuge Xiang had also swallowed two Pills.

Berserk Bear Secret Medicine left, but it increases his attack power by a full 1000 points. Combined with the enhancements from his equipment, such as the Azure Nether Blade, Zhuge Xiang's attack power is approaching 4000 points. Although he is not as strong as he was at his peak, he still has about 50-60% of his former combat strength.

The two Fire Black Lotus obtained from the Super Spirit Qi Secret Medicine King Hall were naturally refined into Super Spirit Qi Secret Medicine by Zhuge Xiang long ago. In order to avenge the old Beggar, Zhuge Xiang did not hesitate to take one.

"Ding! Attack power increased by 1000 points, duration 30 seconds."

"Ding! You have obtained the Super Spirit Qi Secret Medicine effect: All system Skill can be used without cost or cooldown for 30 seconds."

As he swallowed the two Pills, Mechanical System Prompt sounded in Zhuge Xiang 'Zhuge Xiang mind. To him, the sound was like Sound of Nature.

"Zhuge Xiang! Don't go! It's dangerous!" Seeing that Zhuge Xiang was seriously injured but was still fighting the Two-Star Hairy Zombie alone, Wu Zhao was shocked and cried out in alarm.

Zhuge Xiang's aura had weakened considerably, and although the Two-Star Hairy Zombie also severely injured, it was still a force to be reckoned with.

Call out...

A dazzling light streaked across the sky. In the darkness of night, flying on his magical artifact, Blood Hall Master Luo Wuxue appeared above Qingquan Village without revealing the slightest trace of his aura. The Asura Sect's rescue had finally arrived.

However, looking at the situation below, Luo Wuxue did not intend to help. Instead, he stared in astonishment at the corpses of the four One-Star Hairy Zombie and the figure of Zhuge Xiang, who was still relentlessly pursuing the heavily wounded and dying zombie.

"How is this possible? He can even chase down Two-Star Hairy Zombie?" Looking at the Two-Star Hairy Zombie's hasty retreat and the corpses of four One-Star Hairy Zombie, Luo Wuxue was still shocked by what he saw, even though he thought highly of Zhuge Xiang and knew that Zhuge Xiang was very strong.

Even Luo Wuxue was alarmed by the sheer number of Hairy Zombie in Clear Spring Village and rushed to their aid. However, when he finally arrived, he didn't see Zhuge Xiang's arduous battle or him being completely suppressed. Instead, he was actually gaining the upper hand, chasing down the Two-Star Hairy Zombie with only the cultivation of the Qi Refining Stage. This scene was incredibly shocking, like watching a sheep chasing a tiger.

Luo Wuxue had originally come to help, but seeing Zhuge Xiang chasing after the Two-Star Hairy Zombie, Luo Wuxue, he watched intently, wondering what methods Zhuge Xiang used to be capable of chasing down this Two-Star Hairy Zombie.

With Explosive Steps, Zhuge Xiang was only a fraction of the distance away from Hairy Zombie. However, after the Explosive Steps, Zhuge Xiang followed up with two more Explosive Steps, his figure flashing continuously at incredible speed.

After three Explosive Steps, Zhuge Xiang followed up with a Three Consecutive Slashes, appearing behind Hairy Zombie and delivering a powerful blow to Hairy Zombie's back.

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Visibly, a pitiful damage number floated up above the Hairy Zombie's head. Although it had the support of a full set of equipment and the Berserk Bear Secret Medicine, the Hairy Zombie was still only Two-Star Hairy Zombie. Zhuge Xiang's attack had little effect. If it weren't for the Thorn Armor reducing defense by 30%, it would probably have just missed.

One point of damage? Zhuge Xiang was undeterred. If the Three Consecutive Slashes had little attack power, then what was the strongest attack Skill in the system?

Palm Thunder!

After the Three Consecutive Slashes, with only a pitiful 1 point of damage remaining, Zhuge Xiang raised his hand, and terrifying Thunderclap power gathered in his palm. The Qi Energy of the Palm Thunder consumed a lot, but under the influence of the Super Spirit Qi Secret Medicine, Zhuge Xiang could luxuriously continue to unleash it.

Boom! Boom boom! Boom boom boom...

Palm Thunder! Palm Thunder! Palm Thunder!

With a series of Explosive Steps attacks, Zhuge Xiang's body flickered like a fleeting shadow, unleashing Palm Thunder without any concern for Qi Energy depletion, relentlessly bombarding the Two-Star Hairy Zombie...

The Palm Thunder Technique is arguably the signature Spell of the Cultivation World. Even Cultivator at the Spell Control Stage would be exhausted after casting it several times in a row. Yet Zhuge Xiang unleashed it more than ten times in one go, without even breaking a sweat. Such a ferocious attack left not only Wu Zhao dumbfounded, but even Luo Wuxue, who was watching from the sky, horrified. Luo Wuxue knew in his heart that even if he went up there, he would definitely die under Zhuge Xiang's dense and terrifying attacks.

"Ding! You have killed a mid-level Two-Star Middle-Grade Hairy Zombie, gaining 18.2 million experience points and obtaining the Sword of Judgment."

The system notification sounded in Zhuge Xiang's mind. With the effects of the Super Spirit Qi Secret Medicine and the attacks of countless Palm Thunder, how could the Hairy Zombie, which only had a little over 800 points of health left, withstand it? It was killed by Zhuge Xiang without any suspense.

Die! Die! Die!

The killing intent within him surged like Volcano eruption; Zhuge Xiang's eyes were filled with a cold, bloodthirsty rage. He didn't even bother to pay attention to the system's notifications; almost driven to madness, Zhuge Xiang only to attack, attack, and attack again...

The Two-Star Hairy Zombie had already been blasted to death by Zhuge Xiang's Palm Thunder, but Zhuge Xiang was almost delirious and didn't realize this at all. He only knew to attack wildly until the effects of the Berserk Bear Secret Medicine and the Super Spirit Qi Secret Medicine wore off. The Two-Star Hairy Zombie's corpse was blasted into a pile of minced meat. Only then did Zhuge Xiang kneel down and cry out in grief.

"Zhuge Xiang..." Looking at Zhuge Xiang's heartbroken sobs, Wu Zhao's eyes were filled with complex emotions.

Originally, Wu Zhao thought that such an expression could never appear on someone as carefree as Zhuge Xiang. However, seeing Zhuge Xiang's appearance now, Wu Zhao did not feel that the image of Zhuge Xiang in his heart had collapsed. On the contrary, he felt that the Zhuge Xiang in front of him was more real and more like a person, a person with family affection and emotions.

"This child is truly destined for greatness; his stage is not limited to the Asura Sect..." Looking at Zhuge Xiang's heartbroken sobs, Luo Wuxue's face was filled with a serious expression.

All along, Zhuge Xiang had displayed formidable strength, which only made Luo Wuxue admire him. However, seeing Zhuge Xiang break down in tears and appear so weak today, Luo Wuxue felt even more strongly that Zhuge Xiang's future was limitless.

What is strength? Many might say that sheer power is strength itself. But Luo Wuxue believes that true strength is not about possessing immense power or ruthless scheming. True strength lies in being able to stand tall and bravely move forward after experiencing all sorts of hardships and suffering. That is true strength.

Zhuge Xiang broke down in tears, showing his extreme vulnerability. However, only by shattering this vulnerability and bravely standing up and moving forward can Zhuge Xiang truly become strong. This is far more valuable than simply remaining strong indefinitely...

Whoosh whoosh...

In the sky, the sound of wind breaking could be heard even from afar. Visible to the naked eye, in the pitch-black sky, figures like giant aerial beasts slowly appeared—ten Asura Warships.

"Alright, Zhuge Xiang, if your grandfather saw you like this, he definitely wouldn't be happy. Quickly put away your current appearance," Wu Zhao said, patting Zhuge Xiang's shoulder after he swallowed a few Healing Pill and recovered some of his injuries.

Turning his head to look at the ten Asura Warship appearing in the sky, Zhuge Xiang nodded, composed himself, wiped away his tears, and after properly tidying up the old Beggar's remains, he turned and left Clear Spring Village.

"I need some peace and quiet, a few days of quiet," Zhuge Xiang said after a moment, before Luo Wuxue could even speak. He then walked to a corner of the Asura Warship and sat down in silence.

"Alright, everyone, let's head back to the Sect Headquarters," Luo Wuxue said, seeing the questioning looks from the disciples around him. Then, the ten Asura Warship flew back to Ink Martial City.

In the air, a Flame fell from the Asura Warship, instantly incinerating the entire Clear Spring Village... (To be continued...)

P. S.: I'm busy, needless to say. I'll try my best to update another chapter around 9 PM. Thank you all for your support!