Fighting Bravely

Qin Yu slowly walked out of the room, looking at Cui Shuo's face, which was a mixture of emotions. He glanced at Qin Feng and Qin Yong, the two brothers, whose faces were filled with shock. He gently placed the stunned Xiao Tao and Xiao Hua, along with the injured Long Yu, in the room. Then, his eyes, filled with blood-red light, fixed on Cui Shuo and he said, "You are Cui Shuo?"

"You are that beast... Qin Yu?" Cui Shuo suppressed the shock in his heart and whispered.

He had clearly seen Qin Yu at only the sixth level of the Martial Realm, yet the aura Qin Yu exuded made Cui Shuo's heart pound. Therefore, he didn't dare to make a move for the moment.

"It's me. Since all three of you are here, none of you are going back," Qin Yu said softly. Seeing Qin Xue severely injured, his killing intent was uncontrollable, as if a peerless ferocious beast was coiled within him.

"Cousin Cui Shuo, kill him! He's just bluffing!" Qin Feng feigned calmness. Although Qin Yu looked extremely strange now, especially with the blood-red aura emanating from within him, which was like a raging flame, Qin Feng, who knew Qin Yu's true capabilities, didn't believe Qin Yu could kill Cui Shuo. However, what puzzled Qin Feng was that this good-for-nothing was only at the third level of the Martial Realm a few days ago. How had he reached the sixth level of the Martial Realm now?

Cui Shuo snorted coldly, also angered by Qin Yu's words. He said coldly, "A mere glowworm dares to shine brightly."

As soon as he finished speaking, the fiery red longsword in Cui Shuo's hand erupted with flames. He took a fierce step forward, brandishing his sword with his right hand, and roared, "Blazing Flame First Sword!" Accompanying his movements, an intense heat permeated the space, and a fiery sword energy swept towards Qin Yu like a tidal wave.

Qin Yu dared not be careless. He had only just entered the sixth level of the Martial Realm and was attempting the Mad Demon First Transformation for the first time, so he wasn't entirely clear about his own changes. He had indeed been bluffing earlier, intending to stall for time and precisely control the power within him.

If Cui Shuo were merely in the Martial Realm, even at the peak of the ninth level, Qin Yu would not have feared him. Although Cui Shuo was only in the early stage of the Gangqi Realm, there was a vast difference compared to the Martial Realm.

Normally, ten peak Martial Realm cultivators would not be able to defeat a Gangqi Realm cultivator. Firstly, Gang Qi could protect the body, and secondly, Gang Qi was overbearing and powerful, something that Martial Realm cultivators simply could not resist.

Qin Yu dodged rapidly. With the surging power within him, he moved at extreme speed, bypassing the fiery sword energy and appearing before Cui Shuo. He clenched his fists like two coiled dragons and furiously slammed them towards Cui Shuo's Gang Qi shield.

"Seeking death!" Cui Shuo sneered and chopped towards Qin Yu with his left hand, which was shaped like a blade. The palm strike, imbued with Gang Qi, was incredibly sharp. At the same time, Cui Shuo thrust his sword towards Qin Yu's abdomen with his right hand, determined to kill Qin Yu in one blow.

"Still not enough power!" Qin Yu thought as he attacked ferociously. Although he had entered the Mad Demon First Transformation, he felt his strength was insufficient to cross a major realm and kill Cui Shuo.

At this moment, Cui Shuo attacked from both sides. Qin Yu's body flickered violently. He directly grabbed Cui Shuo's sword with both hands and punched his wrist fiercely.

But at this moment, Cui Shuo's palm strike landed, and the radiating Gang Qi slashed across Qin Yu's back.

Qin Yu had no time to dodge, and his back was covered in bloody wounds.

Yet, astonishingly, the blood flowing from Qin Yu caused the aura emanating from his body to intensify even further. Qin Yu felt a surge of pure power coursing through his entire being.

"So that's how it is!" Qin Yu rejoiced inwardly. He vaguely understood the true utility of the Mad Demon First Transformation. Disregarding the intense pain in his back, he spun in mid-air and swept his fists towards Cui Shuo.

"Blazing Flame Second Sword!" Cui Shuo was startled, also sensing Qin Yu's aura becoming stronger. Despite his shock, he dared not delay. With a low growl, the sword in his hand let out a humming sound, and the flames emanating from it intensified, transforming into a fire dragon that slashed directly at Qin Yu's fists.

"Boom!"

A fierce explosion resounded.

Qin Yu was forced back repeatedly, and his hands were already bloody and mangled. The impact of the fiery Gang Qi had shredded his skin, and blood flowed from his arms. However, this blood, like oil poured on a raging fire, transformed into pure power that surged into Qin Yu's body.

"What a bizarre Mad Demon Six Transformations, what a terrifying Mad Demon Six Transformations!"

Although Qin Yu had obtained the Mad Demon Six Transformations, the incantation provided no description of any of its transformations, only the incantation itself.

Now, truly using the Mad Demon First Transformation, Qin Yu finally understood the true purpose of the Mad Demon Six Transformations.

Originally, Qin Yu had no confidence, only feeling that burning Blood Essence would grant him power. He never expected that when injured while using the Mad Demon Transformation, his blood could turn into the purest form of power.

In other words, the more severe the injury, the more power would be gained from burning Blood Essence in that area, and the stronger it would be!

Cui Shuo, who had collided with Qin Yu's fists, felt his right hand go numb, almost unable to hold the sword hilt. When he sensed Qin Yu's aura growing stronger, Cui Shuo was filled with terror.

This was too bizarre.

He couldn't understand why Qin Yu's aura had changed so drastically in such a short period. If this continued, Cui Shuo could imagine himself being tragically killed by Qin Yu, or at the very least, severely injured.

In that instant, Cui Shuo felt a desire to retreat. Losing his life for Spirit Stones would be a huge loss, wouldn't it?

"The wronged shall find their perpetrator, and the debts shall be settled. You two resolve this matter yourselves." Cui Shuo was a man of his word; he had determined that his fate today would not be good. How could he be willing to stay here any longer? As for killing Qin Yu, it was only because of the Spirit Stones.

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng and Qin Yong's faces turned instantly pale. They were still in a daze. Even Cui Shuo couldn't defeat this good-for-nothing?

How could this be?

"Leave? I said, today, all of you will stay here," Qin Yu said coldly. He stomped his right foot on the ground and whispered, "Three Mountains Guarding Heaven Formation!"

Following Qin Yu's low shout, a light barrier suddenly enveloped the small courtyard. Above the light barrier, three illusory mountains, about ten zhang tall, floated. This was the formation Qin Yu had set up before going into seclusion.

Meanwhile, in a shop belonging to the Qin Family in Tianwu Main City.

"Cui Liu, you said you wanted to investigate, didn't you? The account books are all here. Is this how you investigate?" Qin Zhan stared at Cui Liu, who was flipping through the account books, and said coldly.

"Hmph, Qin Zhan, we've been married for over twenty years. For that vixen's spawn, do you really want to part ways with me, Cui Liu? Let me tell you, as long as we are in the Wu Kingdom, you, Qin Zhan, don't get to have the final say in everything. From today onwards, all the Qin Family's industries will be divided under Yong and Yu." Cui Liu casually flipped through the account books and sneered.

Qin Zhan frowned slightly. He vaguely sensed something unusual. Just as he was lost in thought, a cry of alarm came from outside the shop: "This is bad, Patriarch! The Eldest Young Master and Second Young Master have brought Young Master Cui Shuo to the family residence."

Qin Zhan suddenly sat up, his expression changing drastically. Looking at Cui Liu, who had a cold smile on her face, Qin Zhan slapped Cui Liu away. He laughed in anger and said, "Luring the tiger away from its mountain? If Yu and Xue'er suffer any harm, I, Qin Zhan, will uproot your entire Cui Family even in death!" With that, Qin Zhan left the shop at extreme speed.

When Qin Zhan arrived at the small courtyard where Qin Yu was, he saw three tall mountains floating in the air. His pupils contracted. Upon seeing the scene within the formation's light barrier, Qin Zhan's anxious expression rapidly turned to disbelief as he stared at the scene in the light barrier in shock.

He saw.

Qin Yu was covered in bloody wounds, but what shocked Qin Zhan was that Qin Yu was enveloped in a blood-red light. This blood-red light seemed to swallow the void and filled the entire formation's light barrier.

Compared to Qin Yu, Cui Shuo was not much better. His originally purple robe was tattered, and his body was covered in blood, it was unclear if it was Qin Yu's or his own. The blood-red longsword in his hand still emitted light, but it flickered intermittently, appearing extremely unstable.

The entire situation was beyond Qin Zhan's expectations.

Although Qin Yu appeared to be in a worse state, any discerning eye could see that Cui Shuo was being completely dominated by Qin Yu. He was mostly defending rather than actively attacking.

Qin Feng and Qin Yong leaned against the light barrier, their bodies trembling. If not for the support of the light barrier, they would have long since collapsed. Their minds were filled with shock. Was this still the same good-for-nothing?

They didn't even notice Qin Zhan's arrival. Their pupils contracted, their eyes filled with fear. They never expected this good-for-nothing Qin Yu to become so powerful, so powerful that even Cui Shuo couldn't defeat him.

"Stop!" Seeing Cui Shuo retreating steadily, Qin Zhan quickly shouted. Although he didn't know how Qin Yu had become so strong, killing Cui Shuo would have unimaginable consequences.

A furious roar startled Qin Feng and Qin Yong awake. Both cried out in terror, "Father, save us!"

Even Cui Shuo seemed to have found a lifeline, turning and roaring, "Uncle, save me!" As soon as he finished speaking, he took the opportunity to take out a pill and swallow it. This was already an unknown number of pills.

If it had been a real fight, Cui Shuo wouldn't have been in such a dire situation even if he couldn't win. But the moment he lost the will to fight, he was already at a disadvantage. Coupled with Qin Yu growing stronger with each passing moment, how could he dare to continue fighting?

Injured all over but possessing boundless strength, Qin Yu coldly watched Qin Zhan, not stopping his assault on Cui Shuo. Although he had been suppressing Cui Shuo, Cui Shuo's Gang Qi had caused him considerable pain. Now that he had finally gained the upper hand, Qin Yu would not be content unless he killed Cui Shuo.

Seeing that Qin Yu hadn't stopped, Qin Zhan's heart grew anxious. He glanced at the Three Mountains Guarding Heaven Formation, hesitated for a moment, and then his right hand suddenly burst into light as he struck the formation's barrier.

"Boom!" The formation's barrier was shattered by Qin Zhan's palm strike. Qin Zhan staggered forward, appearing before Qin Yu. Looking at the bloodied Qin Yu, his heart ached with both pity and urgency. He said, "Xiao Yu, Cui Shuo cannot die!"

Qin Yu forcefully pushed Qin Zhan away and said coldly, "Get out of the way! Since you couldn't protect Xue'er, from today onwards, I will protect her!"

But Qin Zhan's hands were like iron claws, tightly gripping Qin Yu's shoulders, rendering him unable to move.

Just then, the injured Cui Shuo held his sword in his left hand and slammed his right hand forcefully onto the hilt. The longsword, wreathed in rolling flames, shot towards Qin Yu.

"You're seeking death!" Qin Zhan roared in fury. He turned and shattered the sword with a palm strike. He took a step forward, grabbed Cui Shuo's right hand with his left, and struck Cui Shuo's elbow with his right.

"Crack!" A crisp sound of bone breaking suddenly rang out.

"Ah!" A pig-like scream suddenly erupted.

"Get lost!" Qin Zhan kicked Cui Shuo in the abdomen, sending him flying ten feet away.

After landing, Cui Shuo ignored his broken right hand and scrambled to his feet. He glared at Qin Zhan with hatred and fled in a panic.

Qin Yu stumbled back a few steps. His heart jolted; the boundless strength was gradually receding, and a wave of exhaustion washed over him. Qin Yu forced himself to stay alert, coldly looking at Qin Feng, who had collapsed onto the ground. He struggled free from Qin Zhan's grasp and walked towards Qin Feng.

"I told you, if you dare to provoke me again, I will cripple your meridians!"