One Saber Severely Wounds

Chapter Ten: Severely Wounded by a Single Strike

The Finger Profound Realm, standing tall within the Three Shattered Realms on the arduous journey of martial arts, is the second realm, its prestige striking fear in all directions.

Ordinary Great Grandmasters, after countless trials and tribulations, can step into this powerful realm only after breaking through that final barrier. In the eyes of common martial artists, those who enter the Finger Profound Realm are like celestial beings, possessing awe-inspiring power in every move they make.

The martial arts practiced in this realm are truly martial divine abilities, exquisite and beyond imagination. It is an understanding and application of the rules of heaven and earth, where every move and every strike seems to draw upon the power of the world. Its might is by no means comparable to ordinary realms. Facing such formidable strength, challenging those of a higher realm is almost a fantasy. Those who can defeat Finger Profound Realm experts are invariably peerless prodigies renowned throughout the martial world.

Although Xuanyuan Jingxuan only entered the Finger Profound Realm with the forceful assistance of Xuanyuan Dapan, he is now, without a doubt, a genuine Finger Profound expert. At this moment, he is filled with disdain. In his eyes, Wang Ritain is merely a once cowardly, but now ignorant, mere retainer who foolishly attempts to stir up trouble in the martial world. He believes that as a Finger Profound Realm expert, his personal involvement in dealing with Wang Ritain is already a great honor for Wang Ritain. With such arrogance, Xuanyuan Jingxuan leisurely uses his Qinggong towards the direction where the thirty-eight skilled fighters went. His figure, under the moonlight, is like a black lightning bolt, agile and swift.

On his way, Xuanyuan Jingxuan suddenly sees a figure rushing towards him.

The figure is covered in sweat, his expression filled with extreme terror, and he bears clear signs of severe injury. It is a scout dispatched by the Xuanyuan Family.

The scout stumbles as if he might collapse at any moment, his internal true qi in disarray, surging like a turbulent tide.

Seeing this, Xuanyuan Jingxuan frowns slightly. His body flashes, and he instantly appears before the scout. He extends his right hand, placing his palm against the scout's back. A gentle yet powerful stream of true qi slowly flows into the scout's body, helping to calm his chaotic internal energy. Moments later, the scout's complexion slightly improves. He looks up, his eyes filled with fear and shock, and stammers, "M-Master, they're all dead."

Xuanyuan Jingxuan's heart stirs. Initially, he thought the scout meant Wang Ritain was dead, and a smug smile appears on his face. He says, "Hmph, I knew it. How could that brat possibly be a match for our Xuanyuan Family?"

"It's not Wang Ritain. The more than thirty skilled fighters we sent... they're all dead."

The scout's voice trembles.

"What did you say?"

Xuanyuan Jingxuan's eyes widen, his face full of disbelief. He can't believe his ears. "Say that again!"

The scout takes a deep breath, musters his courage, and repeats, "Master, the more than thirty skilled fighters we sent were all killed by Wang Ritain."

Xuanyuan Jingxuan's expression instantly turns extremely grim, his eyes filled with shock and anger. He could never have imagined that Wang Ritain possessed such strength to kill all the skilled fighters he had carefully selected. He looks at the scout, confirming again, "Are you sure? Did you see it with your own eyes?"

The scout nods frantically. "Absolutely certain, Master. I was there at the scene and personally witnessed Wang Ritain's attack. His strength... it's too terrifying."

Xuanyuan Jingxuan falls silent, a sense of unease rising in his heart. He realizes that Wang Ritain is not merely stirring up trouble in the martial world through luck. This retainer, whom he once considered an ant, now seems to have grown into an opponent he cannot afford to ignore.

Xuanyuan Jingxuan hesitates no longer. He quickens his pace, heading towards the scene of the incident. When he arrives, a thick smell of blood assaults him, like an invisible knife cutting at his nostrils. He surveys the area and sees corpses scattered everywhere, a gruesome sight.

"Damn it!" Xuanyuan Jingxuan can't help but curse. His Blood Essence surges, and his anger reaches its peak. He never imagined that a planned encirclement and kill would end like this. Looking at the tragic scene before him, he curses angrily, "A bunch of useless trash! Couldn't even deal with a mere retainer!"

Just then, he suddenly spots Xuanyuan Qingfeng, severely wounded and lying in the distance. He quickly runs over, helps Xuanyuan Qingfeng up, and anxiously asks, "Qingfeng, what exactly happened? Were the retainers all killed by Wang Ritain?"

Xuanyuan Qingfeng's face is pale. She nods with difficulty and says, "Yes... it was Wang Ritain. His strength... far exceeds our imagination. Second Uncle, you must be careful."

Hearing this, Xuanyuan Jingxuan's face turns as dark as if water could drip from it. His anger intensifies. He can't believe Wang Ritain could be so audacious, killing all his men right under his nose.

"Wang Ritain, I will tear you to shreds!" Xuanyuan Jingxuan grits his teeth.

However, as soon as he finishes speaking, a sharp blade cry suddenly rings out. A black figure, like a black lightning bolt, charges towards him. It is Wang Ritain, launching a surprise attack!

This strike is incredibly fast, almost too quick to track. The blade emanates a terrifying demonic energy, so dense it's almost tangible, instantly engulfing the entire area.

As a Finger Profound Realm expert, Xuanyuan Jingxuan's expression turns grave at the sudden attack. He feels an immense pressure wash over him. The terrifying demonic energy even impedes the flow of his internal true qi. He quickly circulates his true qi, forming a solid barrier in front of him to try and block Wang Ritain's attack.

However, Wang Ritain's strike is peerlessly powerful. The blade energy, like a sharp long sword, easily tears through Xuanyuan Jingxuan's true qi barrier and slashes towards his body. Xuanyuan Jingxuan cannot dodge in time. The blade energy slices across his body, sending him flying.

"Pfft!" Xuanyuan Jingxuan spits out a mouthful of blood in mid-air, his body crashing heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. He struggles to get up, only to find his body severely injured and unable to move.

Wang Ritain appears before him. Looking at the injured Xuanyuan Jingxuan, his face is devoid of any emotion. He asks coldly, "Xuanyuan Jingxuan, what do you think of my strike?"

Xuanyuan Qingfeng's eyes widen. She watches the scene unfold, her heart filled with shock and disbelief. She could never have imagined that Wang Ritain, with strength below the Three Shattered Realms, could launch a surprise attack and injure a Finger Profound expert. To her, this is simply a fantasy, yet the reality is before her eyes.

Xuanyuan Jingxuan also wears a look of horror. Only now does he truly understand what Xuanyuan Qingfeng meant by Wang Ritain being not to be underestimated. The demonic intent in Wang Ritain's strike sends shivers down his spine. He realizes that Wang Ritain's strength has far surpassed his imagination. At the same time, he is astonished by Wang Ritain's audacity in ambushing him, a Finger Profound Realm expert.

Wang Ritain looks at the injured Xuanyuan Jingxuan, his expression calm. He slowly raises the long saber in his hand and walks towards Xuanyuan Jingxuan step by step. Seeing this, Xuanyuan Jingxuan's face turns terrifyingly grim. He says angrily, "Wang Ritain, you only succeeded through a sneak attack! Even though I'm severely wounded now, I am still a Finger Profound expert. Do you think you can kill me?"

Wang Ritain remains silent. He simply points his saber forward and says coldly, "We'll know if you try." His voice is bone-chillingly cold, as if from the deepest abyss, sending a shiver down one's spine.