Centurion Garrison.
Yang Tianfeng's tent.
"You... what did you say?!"
"Xu Kui... is one of the Pity Life Sect!"
Yang Tianfeng looked at Wang Xuan and Li Qingyi, then at Xu Kui kneeling on the ground, his eyes widening in an instant!
Wang Xuan cupped his hands. "Reporting to you, sir, Xu Kui is indeed a Demon-Human of the Pity Life Sect."
"We found a new altar at Zhou Laifu's younger brother's home!"
Wang Xuan told Yang Tianfeng everything about the underground altar in Zhou Laifu's home, as well as the information obtained from soul-searching the Pity Life Sect Demon-Humans captured afterward.
After hearing Wang Xuan's account, Yang Tianfeng was beside himself with rage!
"How is that possible!"
"Xu Kui has always been straightforward and hated evil as if it were his enemy. How could he possibly be one of the Pity Life Sect?!"
Yang Tianfeng spoke in disbelief.
Although Xu Kui was not one of his subordinates, they had known each other for several years!
He knew Xu Kui's character very well!
Now that he had learned Xu Kui was one of the Pity Life Sect, aside from shock, he also felt fear!
The Pity Life Sect's reach was simply too long!
Wang Xuan said, "If Centurion does not believe it, you may step forward and sense the demonic aura inside him!"
Yang Tianfeng's expression was complicated.
"No need."
Looking at Xu Kui on the ground, Yang Tianfeng coldly questioned, "Xu Kui, I want to know why you joined the Pity Life Sect."
Xu Kui knelt on the ground. After being soul-searched by Li Qingyi, he had become extremely weak.
Hearing this, he raised his head and sneered. "You ask me why? How can there be so many whys in this world?
"In these cannibalistic times, joining the Holy Sect is the only correct choice. I merely made the choice I should have made!"
"You!"
Yang Tianfeng flew into a rage!
He had never imagined Xu Kui would become like this!
"You bastard!"
"Holy Sect this, Holy Sect that—do you think I would not dare kill you?!"
Yang Tianfeng roared, raising a palm to strike Xu Kui dead!
Seeing this, Wang Xuan hurriedly stopped him.
"Centurion, please wait. Xu Kui cannot be killed for now!"
"Quite a few Demon-Humans have already infiltrated the military camp. If Xu Kui dies, it will surely cause chaos!"
"Moreover, once he dies, it may alert the Pity Life Sect!"
Hearing this, Yang Tianfeng calmed down.
"Then what do you think we should do?"
"Now that you have found the evidence, you can return to the military camp!"
"With this Centurion as your witness, no one will dare gossip."
Wang Xuan shook his head.
"Thank you for your kindness, Centurion."
"The Soul-Devouring Mark has been planted on me. As long as the Pity Life Sect's Bewitching Envoys live, I will not know peace for a single day!"
"I still have to settle this matter myself!"
Yang Tianfeng said forcefully, "You need not worry about that. Since we know where their nest is, I will immediately mobilize troops and march on Blackwind Mountain!"
"I want to see how many of them there are to kill!"
Wang Xuan gave a bitter smile. "Centurion!"
"Chillshadow Gulch lies deep within Blackwind Mountain. If we enter with great fanfare, I fear the Pity Life Sect will notice us before we even arrive!"
"Then what do you suggest?"
Yang Tianfeng frowned.
Chillshadow Gulch lay deep within Blackwind Mountain, where the terrain was perilous. Without knowing the way, it was easy to lose one's bearings within it.
"Very simple!"
"I will scout the way. The Soul-Devouring Mark is on me!"
"The Pity Life Sect can sense my location through the Soul-Devouring Mark, so naturally, I can also sense their location through it!"
"Now that Xu Kui has been captured and the Pity Life Sect members who infiltrated to replace the demon beasts are dead, they will definitely notice if we delay!"
Hearing this, Yang Tianfeng frowned.
"Are you not afraid of death?"
In Yang Tianfeng's eyes, Wang Xuan's actions were no different from seeking death himself.
Wang Xuan said calmly, "I am."
"But fear cannot solve the problem!"
"The Pity Life Sect has already set its sights on me. If they do not die, then I will!"
"I have to deal with them myself!"
Yang Tianfeng nodded.
"Then tell me, what should we do?"
"Tonight, Young Master Li and I will head to Blackwind Mountain and search Chillshadow Gulch for their location!"
"Once we find the exact location, we will notify you immediately!"
"What Centurion needs to do is mobilize elite soldiers and capable generals. There cannot be too many people, or it will easily draw attention!"
On the way here, Wang Xuan had already discussed their next move with Li Qingyi.
They had intercepted and killed Pity Life Sect Demon-Humans at Zhou Laifu's home, and now they had captured Xu Kui. Given enough time, the sect would certainly notice!
The best method!
Was to take the initiative and strike!
Yang Tianfeng nodded, then said, "But did you not say that the Pity Life Sect can sense the Soul-Devouring Mark on you?"
"If you go, will you not expose yourself?"
Li Qingyi took over. "The Demon Slayer Division has a secret technique. As long as two Golden Blood Realm martial artists act together, they can temporarily suppress the Soul-Devouring Mark!"
"So that is how it is."
"Then when do we act?"
Wang Xuan replied, "Tonight!"
"Before that, I need to improve my strength. I ask Centurion to prepare more food for me, preferably meat!"
Yang Tianfeng frowned.
"Fine. I will have someone prepare it!"
Afterward, once they had discussed the plan further, Yang Tianfeng arranged for one of his trusted subordinates to imprison Xu Kui in the military camp's secret prison.
Meanwhile, Wang Xuan went to a secluded place in the military camp to focus on making a breakthrough.
"Do not tell me you plan to refine the Blood Demon Pearl?"
"With your current strength, you will undoubtedly die!"
Li Qingyi looked at Wang Xuan.
In his view, refining the Blood Demon Pearl was Wang Xuan's only path to increasing his strength now!
Wang Xuan grinned. "Of course not."
"I am not that foolish."
"I have another way to increase my strength."
Hearing this, Li Qingyi was filled with curiosity, but he did not ask again.
Wang Xuan arrived at an open patch of ground, a pudao in his hand.
"The Ten Sun Blazing Saber is just a little short of reaching minor achievement. This is a seventh-grade martial art, my greatest reliance at present!"
"Once my saber technique breaks through, I will use Attribute Points to break through to perfected Iron Skin Realm in one go!"
Wang Xuan muttered inwardly.
He had only just entered the Iron Skin Realm and was still some distance from perfection. According to his original plan, he would have advanced steadily and surely.
But now, there was no time.
At once.
Wang Xuan raised the pudao and began practicing.
Saber technique experience +20 Saber technique experience +20 ...
Wang Xuan performed the saber technique again and again, and the Ten Sun Blazing Saber rapidly improved.
Half an hour later.
The pudao in Wang Xuan's hand abruptly stopped. A scorching aura surged forth from within his body.
Ten Sun Blazing Saber breakthrough. Minor achievement progress 1/. Obtained 40 Attribute Points Ten Sun Blazing Saber minor achievement. Gained the trait Evil Breaking (has a restraining effect against sinister things, demonic aura, evil aura, and the like) Saber technique breakthrough. Your strength has increased. Current strength: 1,440 kilograms
The Crimson Panel's data prompt sounded.
The aura within Wang Xuan's body churned, as though a sun were slowly rising inside him, radiating scorching, blazing heat!
"Evil Breaking!"
"Good! Worthy of a seventh-grade martial art—it even comes with a trait!"
A brilliant smile spread across Wang Xuan's face.
"Next, I will replenish my energy first, then add points to improve!"
Wang Xuan exhaled and began eating.
The meat Yang Tianfeng had prepared for him was all top-quality, perfect for replenishing what he needed.
Only when his stomach was so full that he could not take another bite did Wang Xuan finally stop.
"Crimson, add points for me!"
He immediately chose to add points and improve.
Within the data panel, Attribute Points began decreasing bit by bit, while the strength inside Wang Xuan's body continuously increased. One thousand five hundred kilograms, one thousand six hundred, one thousand seven hundred...
Only when his strength broke through to perfected Iron Skin Realm and reached two thousand seven hundred kilograms did Wang Xuan finally stop!
A breakthrough through Attribute Points consumed one's own qi, blood, and energy. This was also why Wang Xuan did not dare raise himself to the Dragon Serpent Realm in one breath!
Your realm has broken through to perfected Iron Skin Realm Copper Skin Iron Bones has improved. It can be used for the duration of one incense stick, increasing your strength and defense threefold
The prompt sounded again.
Wang Xuan's muscles bulged, and his qi and blood boiled throughout his body!
"I have finally reached perfected Iron Skin Realm!"
Feeling the abundant power within his body, golden light flickered in Wang Xuan's eyes!
Two thousand seven hundred kilograms had already surpassed perfected Iron Skin Realm!
He was only a step away from the Dragon Serpent Realm!
If he used Copper Skin Iron Bones!
That would be eight thousand one hundred kilograms of strength!
Even a perfected Dragon Serpent Realm martial artist could be smashed to death with one punch!
In the distance.
Li Qingyi watched the aura erupt from Wang Xuan's body, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"This fellow first ate a huge meal, then his strength skyrocketed!"
"He... could he possess a special bloodline?!"
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