Breaking Through Martial King Second Level

Inside the council hall, the atmosphere was solemn.

Commander Lin Xiaotian listened to Lei Yan's report, his gaze falling on Fang Yan. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. "Not bad. To break through to the Martial King Realm at such a young age, and to even kill an enemy general... Fang Yan, you have rendered a great service to the army!"

Fang Yan bowed slightly. "You flatter me, Commander. This is merely my duty."

Lin Xiaotian nodded and said gravely, "The Exotic Races have been active recently. The collapse of the demon cave is merely a temporary calm. I have decided to appoint Fang Yan as the Commander of the Vanguard Camp. Assemble your team immediately and investigate the movements of the Exotic Races."

Fang Yan cupped his fists and accepted the order.

Fang Yan led the Vanguard Camp, galloping along the border for three days.

That evening, the team arrived outside a canyon named Black Wind Valley. A faint scent of blood permeated the air. Fang Yan frowned and raised his hand, signaling the team to halt.

"Commander, what is it?" Deputy General Zhao Hu asked in a low voice.

Fang Yan didn't speak, merely concentrating his senses. His Martial King Realm aura spread out, and he vaguely detected dozens of Exotic Race auras lurking deep within the canyon. One aura was particularly powerful, having already reached the first level of the Profound Connection Realm, equivalent to the first level of the Human Race's Martial King Realm.

"There's an ambush," Fang Yan said solemnly. "Zhao Hu, take half the men and circle around to their rear via the left mountain path. The rest will follow me in a frontal assault. Remember, prioritize killing those Exotic Races in the Bone Refining and Qi Transformation Realms. The Profound Connection Realm expert is mine."

Zhao Hu accepted the order and immediately led a group of men away quietly.

Fang Yan gripped the long spear in his hand. The spear shaft was dark, with faint dragon patterns flowing across it. He took a deep breath and shouted:

He was the first to charge into the canyon, met head-on by three Exotic Races in the Bone Refining Realm. They had human bodies and beast heads, with exposed fangs, wielding bone knives menacingly.

Fang Yan's eyes turned cold, and he advanced instead of retreating. He flicked his long spear, transforming it into three spear shadows that thrust directly at the throats of the Exotic Races.

Pfft!

With three soft sounds, the three Bone Refining Realm Exotic Races fell to the ground before they could even let out a scream, their bodies rapidly shriveling.

[Ding! Killed Bone Refining Realm Exotic Races x3, rewarded Blood Essence +30, Low-grade Spirit Stones x10.]

The system notification sounded in his mind. Fang Yan's heart stirred. As a first-level Martial King Realm expert, his Blood Essence was already around 1426. With these 30 points, he became even stronger.

At this moment, the Exotic Races deep within the canyon sensed the commotion. The Profound Connection Realm aura surged violently. An Exotic Race commander, standing thirty feet tall, rushed out with dozens of Qi Transformation Realm Exotic Races. It wielded a massive bone hammer and glared at Fang Yan, "Insignificant human, how dare you trespass on my territory!"

"Enough talk, take your life!" Fang Yan was fearless. He leaped forward, his long spear pointing directly at the Exotic Race commander.

The Exotic Race commander roared and swung its bone hammer, which whistled through the air as it smashed towards Fang Yan. This strike was incredibly powerful; if it had landed, even an early-stage Martial King Realm expert would have been severely injured.

Fang Yan's eyes narrowed. He didn't dare to meet the attack head-on. His body spun nimbly in the air, evading the bone hammer's attack. Simultaneously, he formed a finger with his right hand and unleashed the Great Desolation Prison Heaven Finger.

A condensed finger force shot through the air, carrying a desolate aura, and headed straight for the Exotic Race commander's brow.

"Tricks!" The Exotic Race commander snorted disdainfully and waved its left hand, a black energy blast blocking the finger force.

But in that instant, Fang Yan had already closed the distance. He clenched his left fist, the power of the Five Finger Fist Heart Sword condensed, and he punched towards the Exotic Race commander's chest.

His fist collided with the Exotic Race commander's chest, emitting a dull thud. The Exotic Race commander felt a sharp sword energy surge into its body, causing its Blood Essence to churn. It hadn't expected a human at the first level of the Martial King Realm to possess such strength.

Fang Yan pressed his advantage, thrusting his long spear out again. Spear shadows flew, each strike aimed at the Exotic Race commander's vital points.

The Exotic Race commander was forced to retreat repeatedly by Fang Yan's onslaught, filled with both shock and anger. It hadn't expected to be suppressed by a human at the first level of the Martial King Realm.

Just then, shouts of killing erupted from both sides of the canyon. Zhao Hu and his men had circled around to the rear of the Exotic Races and launched a surprise attack. The Qi Transformation Realm Exotic Races were suddenly caught in a pincer attack.

Fang Yan seized the opportunity and unleashed the Great Desolation Prison Heaven Finger again. This time, he condensed all his Bloodline Power, and the finger force was several times stronger than before.

The finger force struck the Exotic Race commander's shoulder precisely, shattering its shoulder blade. The Exotic Race commander let out a scream, its combat power instantly dropping.

A fierce glint flashed in Fang Yan's eyes. He leaped up, his long spear transforming into a stream of light that pierced the Exotic Race commander's heart.

[Ding! Killed Profound Connection Realm Exotic Race Commander, killed enemy across a small realm, rewarded Blood Essence +500, High-grade Spirit Stones x10, Random Martial Skill Fragment x1.]

[Ding! Blood Essence reached 2000, fulfilling breakthrough conditions. Do you wish to break through to Martial King Realm Second Level?]

Fang Yan's heart leaped. He hadn't expected that killing a Profound Connection Realm Exotic Race would directly satisfy the conditions for his breakthrough. Without hesitation, he mentally said, "Breakthrough!"

A surge of powerful energy erupted from within him, and Fang Yan's aura rapidly climbed. A moment later, his Blood Essence stabilized at 1500, and he officially entered the Martial King Realm Second Level.

After dealing with the Exotic Race commander, Fang Yan turned to face the remaining Qi Transformation Realm Exotic Races. Under the siege of Zhao Hu and the others, they were few in number.

Fang Yan held his long spear and joined the battle. With the strength of a second-level Martial King Realm expert, he was like a tiger with wings. Wherever his spear passed, Exotic Races fell.

[Ding! Killed Qi Transformation Realm Exotic Race x1, rewarded Blood Essence +20, Low-grade Spirit Stones x5.]

[Ding! Killed Qi Transformation Realm Exotic Race x1, rewarded Blood Essence +20, Low-grade Spirit Stones x5.]

Soon, all the Exotic Races were annihilated. Blood flowed like a river in the canyon, and the scent of blood in the air became even more intense.

Zhao Hu walked up to Fang Yan and cupped his fists. "Commander, you are mighty! Thanks to you this time, we were able to eliminate these Exotic Races so easily."

Fang Yan smiled and said, "Everyone has worked hard. Clean up the battlefield, count the spoils, and let's leave here as soon as possible."

The soldiers immediately got to work. Fang Yan took out the Random Martial Skill Fragment he had just received, his heart filled with anticipation. He didn't know what surprise this fragment would bring him.