Coercion (Seeking Recommendation)

South City Gate District.

"The Yuan He Demonuntain branch is said to have many experts. Since the Demon disaster, they've even rounded up a large number of martial artist scum... If they all charged at me at once, I'd be in a lot of trouble."

After all, a cultivator's Magical Power is also limited.

However, Fang Xi still prepared to gnaw on this tough bone.

"To destroy Yuan He Demonuntain, one must first clip its wings..."

Fang Xi's plan was simple.

Since the martial artists of Yuan He Demonuntain went out to gather supplies every day anyway, he could just lie in wait around the area and kill as many as came out.

Black Stone City was full of dangers at this time, and Yuan He Demonuntain might not discover his presence at first!

By the time they realized something was wrong, it would likely be too late.

After waiting near the Yuan He Demonuntain stronghold for a while, Fang Xi saw a group of people emerge.

The one leading them was a woman with a cool and detached demeanor.

"A woman? Is that Chunyu, one of the three great powers of Yuan He Demonuntain in this city?"

Fang Xi's eyes lit up: "It's you!"

He had no qualms about killing women.

As long as they were enemies, the prettier and more talented they were, the more they deserved to die!

Because beauty and talent could easily lead to variables!

And those who played it safe hated variables the most!

Fang Xi moved with extreme lightness, like a nimble cat, easily following them.

To his surprise, this group did not sneak into the inner city border. Instead, they secretly split up and surrounded an abandoned mansion.

Chunyu, dressed in a white dress, floated in like a wisp of White Cloud.

Bang!

Demonments later, a loud noise erupted from within the mansion!

A gruff voice roared, "You damned bitch from Yuan He Demonuntain, I, Zhang Junming, merely refused to surrender, and you dare to come and kill me?"

This person was Zhang Junming.

At this moment, his muscles bulged, and his height suddenly increased by a head, like a colossal deity. He charged at Chunyu, "Take this punch!"

His five fingers, thicker than radishes, joined together to form a fist that struck out like a giant pestle, exuding immense power!

"Cloud Whale Skill, truly worthy of being the pinnacle of third-rate skills, comparable to some second-rate Martial Arts!"

Chunyu's body, however, was like paper, light and yielding, receiving no force. She was blown back by the fist wind, her cherry lips parting slightly.

Cloud Whale Skill!

In ancient times, land power revered elephants, but in reality, in the ocean, there were whales with far greater power than elephants!

There was even a great Demon from ancient times called the 'Cloud Whale', said to take the sky as its sea, soaring like clouds.

Zhang Junming's ancestor, inspired by this, created the 'Cloud Whale Skill', claiming it to be the best in defense and the greatest in strength!

Having mastered the 'Cloud Whale Skill', Zhang Junming was almost invincible among the Martial Hall Masters of Black Stone City! He could even contend with true disciples of sects!

"Unfortunately... it is still just a second-rate Martial Art!"

Chunyu's beautiful willow brows furrowed slightly, as if she genuinely pitied Zhang Junming. Her jade-like finger pointed out: "Thunder Finger!"

This was also a secret technique of Yuan He Demonuntain, specifically designed to break all sorts of external hard body skills!

Puff! Puff!

Several small blood holes appeared on Zhang Junming's body.

His face turned pale, and he stopped: "Why?"

He had only refused their recruitment once, why were they sending people to hunt him down?

Yuan He Demonuntain had not operated with such a "submit or perish" style before!

"I don't know either, but Uncle-Master Linghu personally gave the order. I'm sorry!" Chunyu's eyes showed no change in their brilliance. Her body floated forward like White Cloud, about to break Zhang Junming's limbs.

But at this moment, a strange smile appeared on Zhang Junming's face: "You've fallen into my trap!"

His muscles suddenly began to writhe like flowing water, and the bleeding wounds were instantly squeezed shut by his muscles, healing... restoring his ability to fight!

This was a secret technique within the 'Cloud Whale Skill' – Cloud Whale Soft Body!

Once mastered, one could control the muscles of the entire body, shifting the weak points and vital spots of the Cloud Whale Skill!

It should be known that any external martial art, such as hard qigong, had places where True Force could not reach, which were commonly known as 'weak points'.

Chunyu, hailing from a major sect, had excellent vision. She had just used a precise strike to break Zhang Junming's weak point!

But in reality, Zhang Junming had not been hit in a vital spot. He was feigning weakness, waiting for an opportunity to strike!

"Crawl for me!"

He took a deep breath, his chest expanding and contracting like bellows. Raising one hand high, he brought it down from the heavens, like a divine being striking with the Heaven-Overturning Seal!

BANG!

Chunyu saw that something was wrong but couldn't retreat. She could only raise both hands, forming a lotus seal, to barely resist.

After a loud crash, Chunyu was sent flying backward, blood already trickling from the corner of her mouth.

"Hahaha... Sect disciples are nothing special. Come again!"

Zhang Junming advanced like a demon king descending, his thick thighs striding forward. Each step cracked the stone pavement beneath him.

His fighting spirit surged to its limit; he could already foresee victory.

But just then, several childish screams suddenly erupted from the mansion.

It was Xiao Yun and Gou'er!

Zhang Junming's face contorted in rage: "You... you're despicable!"

He had taken in the group of children last time out of pity and taken care of them. He never expected Yuan He Demonuntain to directly have them captured, clearly using the children as his weakness.

Zhang Junming's expression quickly regained its composure: "They're just a few stray kids. I'll kill you first!"

After all, he had been in the martial arts world for a long time and wouldn't be easily coerced.

After all, surrendering now would be the biggest joke, easily dooming both the hostages and himself!

Only an idiot would choose that!

But his momentary hesitation had given Chunyu precious time to adjust.

Her face was pale, blood seeping from her lips. In addition to her usual cold demeanor, she now possessed a fragile beauty that evoked pity.

"Secret Technique—Seven Needles Pierce Acupoints!"

Chunyu inserted seven fine needles into her own body. Not only did her injuries stabilize rapidly, but her True Force even began to surge!

Sect disciples, besides having cultivation methods far superior to ordinary martial artists, also had a significant advantage: various techniques and experiences summarized by their predecessors!

When this experience, passed down through generations, reaches its extreme, it becomes a unique secret technique!

It allows a martial artist to unleash strength beyond their limits!

"White Lotus Seal Method!"

The next moment, Chunyu formed seals with her hands. Her ten fair fingers moved with incredible agility, like a white lotus blooming in flames, gently extending towards Zhang Junming's chest!

BANG!

Another deafening sound.

Zhang Junming's chest felt as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer. He was sent flying backward, collapsing on the ground, unable to get up for a long time.

"Cough... cough... You win."

He looked at his chest, a bitter smile playing on his lips. "Your target was me. I hope you'll let the innocent people go..."

Chunyu slowly withdrew the seven silver needles from her acupoints. Just as she was about to speak, her expression suddenly changed.

Several more screams echoed from the mansion.

"Big Brother!"

Gou'er ran out with Xiao Yun, supporting Zhang Junming as he shouted, "Several villains came into the courtyard just now, and then this young man killed them..."

Only then did Zhang Junming notice another person slowly emerging from the door – it was Fang Xi!

"It's you? Fang Xi from White Cloud Martial Arts School?"

Chunyu also saw the young man, her feelings a complex mix.

Back then, when Fang Xi wanted to join Yuan He Demonuntain, it was she who had examined his aptitude and concluded he was mediocre, leading Linghu Yang to reject him.

Later, she heard that he had joined a martial arts school and even quickly achieved the Three Changes of Qi and Blood.

This deepened Chunyu's impression of him.

But seeing him today, it seemed he had made further breakthroughs in the martial path?

If only I had taken him in back then...

Chunyu regretted it inwardly but showed no outward sign, her expressionless face asking, "Fang Xi, are you here to represent White Cloud Martial Arts School and oppose my Yuan He Demonuntain?"

"You don't need to use Yuan He Demonuntain to scare me!"

Fang Xi sneered, taking three steps forward. "My presence here means everyone near Yuan He Demonuntain is already finished... Now, it's your turn!"

As he spoke, he had been beside Zhang Junming, but by the time the last word fell, he had already appeared before Chunyu.

Fang Xi gently raised his right hand and brought it down as if swatting a fly.

CRACKLE!

As the palm descended, a strange sound echoed from within him, like popping beans.

Chunyu's expression changed drastically: "Sinew and Bone Resonance? True Force Enters Marrow? Impossible..."

She formed lotus seals with her hands, her steps blooming lotuses beneath her skirt as she rapidly retreated.

But no matter how much she retreated, Fang Xi was always in front of her, leaving Chunyu to watch that palm strike fall in despair!

Slap!

She was sent flying by a palm strike, her ribs breaking countless times in mid-air before she heavily smashed into a wall, slowly falling down like a painting.

"Too weak, too weak."

"Is this all the true disciple of Yuan He Demonuntain is capable of?"

Fang Xi shook his head, not considering that his True Force and blood energy were already monstrous in the eyes of True Force martial artists.

And…

Zhang Junming's mouth twitched, suppressing the curse words in his mouth: 'Damn it… if I hadn't taken half her life first, would it be your turn to pick up the scraps?'

Unfortunately, he didn't dare to say this out loud.

After all, this was indeed a ruthless person!

Even at his peak, he wasn't confident he could take down that powerful and terrifying True Force.

"You…"

Blood trickled from Chunyu's lips, and she wanted to say something more.

But Fang Xi had no intention of showing mercy. He knocked her unconscious with a chop to the head and then looked at Zhang Junming.

"What are you going to do to my boss?" Gou'er and Xiaoyun immediately stood in front of Zhang Junming.

"Nothing…"

Fang Xi waved his hand. "Brother Zhang, Yuan He Demonuntain treats you like this, do you want revenge?"

"Revenge?"

Zhang Junming looked at Fang Xi seriously for a moment. "You want to recruit me? Fine… I owe you a life, so I'll help you this once!"

He had also endured Yuan He Demonuntain for a long time.

"Good!"

Fang Xi nodded, carrying Chunyu away.

His movement technique was astonishing. Carrying the hundred-pound Chunyu as if she weighed nothing, he found a secluded and deserted courtyard in the blink of an eye.

He casually found a room and tossed Chunyu onto the bed.

Seeing the woman's disheveled hair and pale face, he smiled thoughtfully and rubbed his finge