Ambush, Dragon Binding Chain

The atmosphere at the mayor's residence was oppressive.

Ever since the mysterious death of the "Iron Hand" master at the Bone Forging Realm, the entire town has been plunged into panic.

But soon, that fear was replaced by awe.

Because a more powerful figure has been sent from above— Zhao Wuji, a Blood Burning Realm expert!

This person is not only highly skilled, but also comes from a prestigious family and has a powerful background!

"You mean... the kid who killed Iron Hand didn't use divine power, but some kind of... strange physical technique I've never seen before?"

Zhao Wuji toyed with the teacup in his hand, a greedy glint in his eyes.

"Sir, it's absolutely true!" the surviving henchman said in a trembling voice, "That kid's blood energy was surging all over his body; he could kill Meridian Opening Realm with a single punch!"

"Oh? Physical immortality?" Zhao Wuji's lips curled into a playful smile.

The first three stages—opening the meridians, Bone Tempering, and burning the blood—are essentially just laying the foundation for the fourth stage.

The fourth realm is called the Divine Mark Realm, which requires inscribing divine runes on the body to draw upon the power of the gods!

Essentially, the power of this world almost entirely relies on the gods!

Now, someone has actually managed to find a new path and create a purely physical cultivation method?

If we could get our hands on this...

His eyes flashed with a sharp light!

To ensure absolute success, he even went so far as to use the trump card given to him by his family, spending a large sum of money to obtain a binding artifact specifically designed for powerful physiques from the black market—the [Dragon Binding Chain]!

"Pass down the order! Seal off the entire town! Report back immediately if you find any trace of those two!"

A thin mist enveloped the area in the early morning.

Two figures wearing straw hats appeared silently on the outskirts of the town.

"That's outrageous! They've actually issued a warrant for our arrest!"

Seeing the portrait posted on the city wall, Hong Ling's little face puffed up with anger, "They were the ones who bullied us first!"

"Alright, don't be angry," Dongfang Yueming said with a smile, trying to soothe him. "Once we get what we want, we'll leave."

However, just as they were about to sneak into the town, Dongfang Yueming paused, his brows furrowing slightly.

"There's an ambush!"

He suddenly pulled Hong Ling up, turned around and ran!

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

A dense rain of arrows, like locusts, shot in from all directions!

"A trivial skill!"

Dongfang Yueming snorted coldly, his body surging with blood energy. With a casual wave of his sleeve, he blasted away all the rain of arrows!

Hong Ling was not to be outdone; she swung her small fists so fast they were impenetrable, knocking down the approaching arrows one by one!

"What?!"

The henchmen lying in ambush were terrified!

"Are they really just two ordinary people?!"

"Don't be afraid! Let's go together!"

Dozens of warriors wielding sharp blades roared as they charged out!

"Court death!"

A cold glint One Flash in Dongfang Yueming's eyes, and she took the initiative to meet him!

A tiger among sheep!

With every punch, someone screams and falls to the ground!

Hong Ling followed closely behind him. Although her moves were still immature, she moved through the crowd as if there was no one there, thanks to her powerful physique and Perfection blood energy!

In no time at all, the ground was covered with groans of the wounded!

The remaining few were terrified and scrambled backward, their eyes filled with fear!

"Stop!"

Just then, a majestic and furious shout rang out!

Zhao Wuji has finally arrived!

When he saw the mess on the ground and the unharmed young man, his pupils suddenly contracted!

[What an amazing physical body!]

[It's even more terrifying than the rumors said!]

Without further hesitation, he directly unleashed the secret treasure he had purchased at great expense!

"Dragon Binding Chain! Go!"

"Buzz--!"

A golden light shot out like a serpent, instantly locking onto Dongfang Yueming's aura!

"Not good!"

Dongfang Yueming was startled and quickly dodged!

However, the golden light seemed to have eyes, and no matter how he tried to dodge, it kept relentlessly pursuing him!

"Snap!"

Finally, the golden light transformed into an unbreakable chain, binding his hands and feet tightly!

"Big brother!"

Hong Ling exclaimed in surprise and wanted to rush forward to help.

"Haha! It's done!"

Zhao Wuji was overjoyed!

"Boy! No matter how strong your physical body is, once you're trapped by this Dragon Binding Chain, you're at my mercy!"

However, the smile on his face froze the next moment.

"Drink!"

With a loud shout, Dongfang Yueming's muscles bulged and veins popped out!

The seemingly indestructible Dragon Binding Chain actually... emitted a teeth-grinding "creaking" sound, showing signs of loosening!

"What?!"

Zhao Wuji was horrified!

[This is a secret treasure capable of trapping someone at the peak of the Blood Burning Realm!]

[They... couldn't even trap him?!]

We can't let him escape!

His eyes flashed with murderous intent, and with a swift movement, the aura of the Blood Burning Realm erupted, striking towards Dongfang Yueming's crown!

"Don't even think about hurting big brother!"

A petite pink figure stepped in front of Dongfang Yueming without hesitation!

"Bang!"

Two fists, one large and one small, collided violently in mid-air!

"Thump thump thump!"

Zhao Wuji felt a Mighty Strength strike him, and he was forced back three steps!

The seemingly delicate young girl only swayed slightly before regaining her balance!

"This... how is this possible?!"

Zhao Wuji was completely dumbfounded!

[This little girl... she actually dared to fight me head-on?!]

"Excellent! What a magnificent achievement of physical sainthood!"

Zhao Wuji stared at Hong Ling, his greed growing stronger!

[This little girl, so young yet already possessing such strength. If I could obtain this technique... how could I not dominate this region?!]

"Come on! Let me see just how much skill you really have!"

He roared, his blood began to boil, and a crimson wave of energy erupted from his body!

Blood Burning Realm!

Burn your vital energy to achieve a brief, extreme burst of power!

Hong Ling was forced back half a step by this imposing aura, but there was no fear in her eyes. Instead, a fierce fighting spirit ignited within her!

"Ling'er, be careful! His power is surging!" Although Dongfang Yueming was trapped, his eyesight was still sharp, and he immediately saw through the opponent's strength.

"Hmph! I'm not afraid!"

Hong Ling shouted and took the initiative to go forward!

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The two instantly engaged in a fierce battle!

However, the explosive power of the Blood Burning Realm is ultimately incomparable to that of the Blood Gang Realm.

After just ten moves, Hong Ling was struck in the chest by Zhao Wuji's palm, spitting out a mouthful of blood and flying backward!

"Ling'er!" Dongfang Yueming widened in fury!

"Hahaha! Little girl, you're still too green!"

Zhao Wuji laughed triumphantly. Although he was a little out of breath, he knew that he was sure to win this battle!

"Once I kill you all, the cultivation technique will be mine! Then, I'll give that brat a good beating!"

"You... don't even think about it!"

Hong Ling struggled to her feet, wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth. Her large, dark eyes were filled with determination!

"As long as I have a breath left, I will never let you hurt my big brother!"

She charged forward again, fighting with a do-or-die attitude!

Knocked down time and time again, but getting back up time and time again!

Her body was already covered in wounds, and her pink dress was stained with blood, but she seemed to feel no pain and fought to the death!

This is her special constitution as a "jinx"!

"Damn it! Is this girl a monster?!"

Zhao Wuji grew increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed. His Blood Burning state had a time limit, and dragging it out any longer would be disadvantageous for him!

"Since you want to die, then I'll grant your wish!"

His eyes flashed with murderous intent; he was preparing to unleash his strongest attack and eliminate this troublesome opponent completely!

Looking at that petite figure, covered in wounds from protecting him, yet still stubbornly standing in front of him.

Dongfang Yueming's heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand!

Pain!

Heartbreaking!

[Me, a grown man, needing a little girl to protect me?!]

[Willpower... belief... protection...]

Looking at the faint yet unwavering will in Hong Ling's body, a sudden inspiration One Flash in his mind!

[I see!]

The so-called third realm is not simply an increase in power!

[Instead... let your will be completely integrated into your blood!]

[Use willpower to govern qi and blood, and use qi and blood to support willpower!]

This is... the Blood Intent!

"I never expected that this time it would be you... who taught me a lesson."

A bittersweet yet relieved smile appeared on Dongfang Yueming's lips.

"But..."

"Now it's my turn to protect you!"

[Ding! Through comprehension, you have comprehended the third realm of Martial Dao — the Blood Intent Realm!]

[Ding! You have comprehended the cultivation technique "Tyrannical Blood Intent Art" (0/2000, not yet Entry)!]