Desolate Devouring Art

Chapter 328 - Fifth-Level of the True Core Realm

In front of everyone, Liu Wuxie's cultivation rose to the fifth level of the True Core Realm. Over ten thousand mid-grade spirit stones were utterly devoured, converted into pure liquified spiritual energy that poured into the world in his dantian.

As the Heavenly Dao Book opened up, a few more runes appeared, representing Liu Wuxie's breakthrough to the fifth level of the True Core Realm.

Despite the vast influx of spiritual energy, it wasn't enough to satisfy Liu Wuxie's dantian. With no choice, he could only take out a Snow Lotus Root and throw it into the Sky Devouring Divine Cauldron.

Then again, only Liu Wuxie would dare to refine a sixth-grade spiritual herb this way. In just a few breaths, Liu Wuxie's cultivation was finally stabilized. Such a terrifying speed of breakthrough was unheard of.

There were dozens of aquatic beasts hovering on the lake's surface, but they no longer dared to advance. Most aquatic beasts could only return to the lake's bottom with reluctance.

After all, Liu Wuxie had already obtained the Snow Lotus Essence. Unless the aquatic beast could take on humanoid form, they had no way of traveling on land.

Liu Wuxie gently descended onto the grassy land, where Bai Lin and Tang Tian quickly joined him to prevent accidents.

When Qian Zhou got out from the Azure Mountain Lake, he was in a pathetic state. He was furious that he failed to retrieve the Snow Lotus Essence with his cultivation in the ninth level of the True Core Realm.

His gaze fixed on Liu Wuxie because he had the Snow Lotus Essence. As long as he could obtain it, he would be able to reach the Heavenly Dipper Realm.

Without hesitation, Qian Zhou's figure flashed and appeared before Liu Wuxie, blocking his exit.

When Liu Wuxie's aura gradually calmed down, Liu Wuxie looked at Qian Zhou's group of five coldly. He didn't want any trouble as long as Qian Zhou's group didn't provoke him. After all, there was no need for him to linger there any longer after obtaining the Snow Lotus Root.

"Hand over the Snow Lotus Essence!" Qian Zhou was straightforward, demanding Liu Wuxie to hand over the Snow Lotus Essence.

Bai Lin and Tang Tian were shocked to hear about the Snow Lotus Essence's appearance in Azure Mountain Lake.

The Azure Crimson Gate's disciples were aware of the existence of a Snow Lotus Essence in the Azure Mountain Lake, but it was only their speculation that needed to be confirmed.

This was why Qian Zhou's words shocked everyone.

"Get lost!" After reaching the fifth level of the True Core Realm, Liu Wuxie's strength was significantly boosted. Even if he faced someone at the first level of the Heavenly Dipper Realm, he could easily kill his opponent with one slap.

"Hand over the Snow Lotus Essence, or don't blame us for what will happen next!" The four disciples of the Azure Crimson Gate drew their weapons, pointing them at Liu Wuxie. They surrounded Liu Wuxie's group from all directions.

The Azure Crimson Gate's group of five had an absolute advantage in terms of their overall strength, not to mention Qian Zhou was in the ninth level of the True Core Realm.

However, for some reason, Bai Lin and Tang Tian had a hint of mockery instead of fear on their faces.

"Let me see what you will do," Liu Wuxie muttered. He didn’t have a good impression of the Azure Crimson Gate, having nearly died at their hands.

With a cold flash, the Heretic Blade appeared in Liu Wuxie's hand, and his gaze was firmly locked on Qian Zhou. Aside from Qian Zhou, who posed some threat, he could easily kill the four with one strike.

"What arrogance. You're only in the fifth level of the True Core Realm and dare to boast before me? Die!" Qian Zhou said, attacking Liu Wuxie with his palm, not wanting to waste any time.

His main objective was to obtain the Snow Lotus Essence and make a breakthrough as soon as possible before more people came.

The other disciples of the Azure Crimson Gate fought with Bai Lin and Tang Tian. A wave of energy soared to the sky, causing ripples to spread on the lake's surface before crashing back to the ground.

Facing Qian Zhou's palm strike, Liu Wuxie didn't dare to be careless. There was a difference between someone in the eighth and ninth level of the True Core Realm. He might've reached the fifth level but didn't dare to be careless.

When Liu Wuxie swung down with the Heretic Blade, an overwhelming blade aura engulfed Qian Zhou's palm, which formed a massive wave that swept out to the surroundings.

Liu Wuxie and Qian Zhou were sent flying away in just one exchange. No one had expected Liu Wuxie to be capable of withstanding Qian Zhou's fatal attack, shocking the four disciples of the Azure Crimson Gate.

Qian Zhou's face was terrifyingly grim. He was in the ninth level of the True Core Realm but couldn't kill someone in the fifth level.

"Since when is there such a powerful outer disciple in the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion?" The two sects were familiar with each other, and their disciples often clashed.

"First Fatality Form!" Liu Wuxie couldn't be bothered to waste more time speaking and swung the Heretic Blade down. There was no room for retreat, and words would only waste saliva.

Blade aura covered the sky like rumbling waves crashing down. Qian Zhou frowned. He was experienced in battles and had faced numerous opponents in the past. However, someone like Liu Wuxie was definitely the first for him.

It was already impossible for him to gauge Liu Wuxie by his cultivation. The blade aura was like rumbling tidal waves engulfing Qian Zhou.

The shockwave of their battle spread out in all directions. Bai Lin, Tang Tian, and the Azure Crimson Gate's disciples stopped to watch the fight. They stood at a distance, not daring to get too close because they could get caught in the crossfire.

Scattered stones shot out in all directions, riddling the surrounding trees with holes. The aquatic beasts in the lake weren't spared either, their bodies covered in blood. The remaining aquatic beasts were frightened back into the depths, not daring to emerge again.

"Who is this kid? Why is he so powerful?" The two male disciples from the Azure Crimson Gate exchanged a look and could see the dense shock in each other's eyes. This was beyond their comprehension.

"Don't worry about it. He's only in the fifth level of the True Core Realm despite his strength, while Senior Brother Qian Zhou hasn't even used his full strength." The two female disciples had great confidence in Qian Zhou, believing it was only a matter of time before Liu Wuxie was killed.

However, as time passed, they realized things were more complex than they had anticipated because Liu Wuxie's aura showed signs of surpassing Qian Zhou, and each of his strikes was deadly.

Every blade strike felt calculated, sealing off Qian Zhou's attacks, which made him feel aggrieved.

"Brat, you've taken it too far!" Qian Zhou let out a furious roar, and a longsword appeared in his hand. The longsword surprised Liu Wuxie because it was a spiritual treasure.

Only those in the Heavenly Dipper Realm could forge spiritual treasures, but Qian Zhou was only in the True Core Realm. It was unusual for him to possess a spiritual treasure.

Qian Zhou was an important disciple in the Azure Crimson Gate, and it wasn't surprising that he possessed a spiritual treasure.

As Qian Zhou Slashed down with the longsword, Liu Wuxie's blade aura began to shatter under the spiritual treasure's attack. After all, the spiritual treasure corresponded with the Heavenly Dipper Realm.

"Junior Brother Liu is in danger now!" Bai Lin exclaimed, anxiety evident in his voice. He felt helpless as the two of them couldn't assist at all. Just as he was about to intervene, the four disciples from the Azure Crimson Gate blocked his path.

A terrifying wave of energy swept out, leaving Azure Mountain Lake in ruins and requiring months of recovery.

"A spiritual treasure? Interesting!" Liu Wuxie smiled. He had obtained a spiritual treasure from Mei Zizheng, and he could reforge the Heretic Blade if he could get another one.

A spiritual treasure could be used for flight, the dream of countless cultivators. But typically speaking, only those who reached the Heavenly Dipper Realm could forge their own spiritual treasure. Then again, Liu Wuxie couldn't be considered ordinary.

"You can die now after forcing me to use my spiritual treasure!" Qian Zhou was enraged because controlling a spiritual treasure forcibly harmed him.

This was because divine power was limited without reaching the Heavenly Dipper Realm. Since Qian Zhou had controlled his spiritual treasure forcibly, it would likely lead to a backlash. This meant Qian Zhou went all out just to kill Liu Wuxie.

"This spiritual treasure is good. I'll be taking it!" Liu Wuxie was rejoicing inwardly.

Not only had he obtained a Snow Lotus Essence, but he could also obtain a spiritual treasure, making this trip's harvest rewarding.

Typically speaking, others couldn't fly in the True Core Realm, even if they had a flying sword. This was because controlling a flying sword required immense true essence, and they would fall to their death if they ran out of true essence in the air.

However, before joining the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, Liu Wuxie had controlled a flying sword to face Yu Tianyi's attack, which had surprised Fan Lin.

True essence was never a problem for Liu Wuxie. His true essence was even more powerful than ordinary experts in the Heavenly Dipper Realm, and he would never run out of true essence.

"How dare you!" Hearing that Liu Wuxie wanted to take his spiritual treasure made Qian Zhou furious, and he swung his longsword, causing ripples to spread out in space.

As expected of a spiritual treasure, it was truly powerful. Liu Wuxie didn't dare clash with the spiritual treasure head-on because fighting would damage the Heretic Blade.

There was no way a mythical artifact could compare with a spiritual treasure. This meant he could only fight Qian Zhou bare-handedly.

Performing the Nine Heavenly Crane Dance, Liu Wuxie's every dodge made it difficult for Qian Zhou to land any hit. Whenever Qian Zhou swung his sword, he would leave behind deep ravines on the ground and further increase his speed.

Liu Wuxie and Qian Zhou's figures became blurred, and Liu Wuxie continuously dodged Qian Zhou's attacks.

"This brat is really a monster to be able to hold out until now." The Azure Crimson Gate's disciples grew impatient, finding it unusual that Qian Zhou couldn't kill Liu Wuxie even after hundreds of moves.

Qian Zhou should have been anxious and frustrated because he was in the ninth level of the True Core Realm. Even with a spiritual treasure in hand, he still couldn't kill Liu Wuxie, which infuriated him.

Every time he wielded a spiritual treasure, his true essence would surge when he attacked, and his true essence would run out in a few attacks.

This was the outcome Liu Wuxie wanted, as he waited to kill Qian Zhou when his true essence was exhausted.

"Die!" Drawing out all his true essence, Qian Zhou converged it into his sword and unleashed a terrifying sword aura, sealing off all of Liu Wuxie's escape routes. This meant Liu Wuxie would have no way to dodge and could only take the attack head-on.

"Time to end this!" Liu Wuxie dodged because he wanted to use Qian Zhou to stabilize his cultivation. He had just made a breakthrough, and his cultivation wasn't stable. However, his cultivation would finally stabilize after this battle.

Liu Wuxie raised his right fist, assuming the Primordial Astral Fist stance. As his fist ascended, the sky darkened, and the entire Azure Mountain Lake trembled violently. Water poured from the lake, filling the craters formed by their battles.

Qian Zhou's face changed as he felt his life threatened by this punch.

A massive vortex appeared above Liu Wuxie's head, drawing all the spiritual energy within tens of thousands of meters to empower his punch. But that wasn't all, as Liu Wuxie also poured his astral energy into this punch.

"What a powerful fist technique!" The Azure Crimson Gate's four disciples covered their mouths and looked at this scene with disbelief.