Chapter 50: Severing an Arm to Survive

Wang Min’s cultivation was at the 6th-grade Jindan. Yang Dianfeng, who had only just broken through to the 6th-grade, was sent flying backward by a single strike of her sword. He looked pathetic as he struggled to stabilize himself. Though he was not yet wounded, he had clearly fallen into a disadvantageous position.

“Wang Min! Do you truly believe you can kill us? What a foolish dream!”

In contrast, Liu Ruyan had only retreated a few steps under Wang Min’s previous attack. She let out a cold snort, her hands dancing as spiritual Qi whistled above her head. A blood-red aura suddenly permeated the air.

“What? You…”

Seeing the sudden eruption of power from Liu Ruyan and the roiling blood-red mist, Wang Min’s expression shifted violently.

“It is true! Liu Ruyan! And you, Yang Dianfeng! You really are blood messengers who have practiced forbidden arts!”

Previously, Lu Jin had told her that both Elder Chi Yu and Yang Dianfeng belonged to the blood messenger camp. At this moment, all her lingering doubts vanished: a resolute and intense killing intent rose in her eyes.

“Heh, so what if we are blood messengers? Working for the Blood Moon Ancestor is an honor for anyone!” Yang Dianfeng did not deny it. Instead, he burst into wild laughter. “Senior Sister, as a member of the Blood Moon Holy Land, do you truly intend to defy the Ancestor?”

Seeing Liu Ruyan’s formidable strength, Yang Dianfeng’s internal tension eased slightly. He was certain that if he joined forces with Liu Ruyan, Wang Min would be no match for them. However, he was a cautious man. After speaking, he crushed a transmission talisman.

“Senior Sister, if you insist on going your own way and dare to defy the Ancestor, then your Junior Brother does not mind informing Shizun. Let’s see how you handle her then!”

Seeing Yang Dianfeng send the message, Wang Min’s expression became even more determined.

“Shizun is also a blood messenger! She deserves to die as well!” Wang Min was in a state of fury. Her hatred made her fearless. “Before, you both abandoned me to hide here and commit your adulterous acts! You both deserve death!”

Boom!

Wang Min roared. Despite the massive progress in her opponents’ cultivation, she was determined to kill them both today.

“Seeking death!” Yang Dianfeng’s eyes narrowed. In the next second, he drew his blood-sword, his defensive Qi whistling as he charged in front of Liu Ruyan. “Junior Sister, let’s strike together!”

Liu Ruyan’s gaze was as cold as ice. “Senior Brother, I can handle this bitch alone!”

Her words caused Yang Dianfeng’s expression to change. He watched in shock as a blood-red aura condensed within Liu Ruyan’s body, manifesting as a white bone-sword. On that bone-sword, several drops of vivid red blood rippled, causing the sword’s aura to explode in power.

“Is that… have you completely fused with the Supreme Bone?” Yang Dianfeng was stunned. During their dual-cultivation, he had not realized she had reached this stage.

“Correct! This sword in my hand is the Supreme Bone Sword! With the enhancement of the Blood Demon Art, its combat power is immense. Even at the 3rd-grade Jindan, I can still slay her 6th-grade self!”

“Wang Min, we were just discussing using Elder Chi Yu’s hand to kill you. Now it seems there is no longer a need for that!”

Boom!

As Liu Ruyan finished speaking, her bone-sword vibrated. The white light was laced with a horrifying blood-red glow. Her momentum was not even a sliver weaker than Wang Min’s.

“How is this possible…”

Wang Min was finally shaken by Liu Ruyan’s methods. Previously, Liu Ruyan had no combat strength worth mentioning in her presence. She never expected that in such a short time, the girl would have the qualifications to rival her.

“Liu Ruyan, all your previous respect for me was an act!” Wang Min gritted her teeth. “In that case, I will make you kneel and submit completely!”

Buzz!

Wang Min unleashed a vast expanse of sword light. Her moves were cunning and precise, stabbing directly toward Liu Ruyan.

Clang!

Liu Ruyan did not dodge. Instead, she gripped her bone-sword and met the attack head-on.

Clang! Cling!

The weapons collided with a metallic roar that echoed through the area. After several exchanges, although Liu Ruyan’s realm was lower, she fought her opponent to a standstill.

Yang Dianfeng did not intervene. He watched the crossing sword lights with absolute disbelief.

It seems my choice to stick with Liu Ruyan was correct! Hahaha, as long as I dual-cultivate with her a few more times to stabilize my 6th-grade cultivation, I can obtain Shizun’s legacy. At that time, my combat strength will also skyrocket!

Seeing the fierce battle between the two women, Yang Dianfeng waited for the perfect opening. While Wang Min was distracted, he lunged forward and thrust his sword!

Wang Min’s mental state was gradually crumbling under Liu Ruyan’s pressure. The energy of that Supreme Bone Sword seemed infinite. Every one of Wang Min’s moves required full power: the heavy impacts were draining her rapidly. She was planning to retreat.

She never expected Yang Dianfeng’s sudden backstab. In a flash, she twisted her body to dodge, but her arm was still run through.

“Heh, Senior Sister, I apologize. I’ll be taking your life now!” Yang Dianfeng laughed coldly. Since Wang Min wanted to kill them today, he would not show a shred of sect-brotherly affection. Besides, he had long hated this woman who constantly suppressed him. What affection could there be?

Intense pain washed over Wang Min’s arm, but the pain in her heart was even more bone-chilling. She had suppressed Yang Dianfeng only because she wanted him to become stronger, to become a dragon among men, so that he would finally be worthy of pursuing her. Now it seemed her one-sided feelings were nothing but a joke.

A man who does not love you will not even blink while killing you!

Squelch!

In the next second, Wang Min raised her sword and directly severed the arm that had been impaled by Yang Dianfeng’s blade!

Under their shocked gazes, her body blurred as she retreated. Her movement art was as fast as lightning as she soared into the sky.

“Pursue her!” Liu Ruyan began to move, but Yang Dianfeng blocked her.

“No need to chase. She is using the Snowless Step; you cannot catch her.”

Liu Ruyan frowned. “Why not?”

“Once our cultivation reaches the 6th-grade, Shizun grants us various powerful martial arts. If we meet the conditions, she even bestows Heaven-tier techniques. That Snowless Step is a Heaven-tier art!”

Liu Ruyan was startled. “Heaven-tier? If I had known, I wouldn’t have let her escape!”

Yang Dianfeng saw her urgency and smiled faintly. “Don’t worry. I am already a 6th-grade Jindan. After we dual-cultivate for a bit longer to stabilize our foundation, I will be qualified to challenge the Holy Land Tower. I can obtain a Heaven-tier manual from there as well. At that time, I will cultivate it together with you!”

Liu Ruyan began to laugh. Then she asked: “You sent a transmission to Elder Chi Yu earlier? If she arrives, how will you handle her?”

Yang Dianfeng’s expression darkened. “We continue to frame Wang Min!”

Liu Ruyan sneered. “Good! Besides, Wang Min was searching for the Soul-Breaking Fruit for Elder Chi Yu. Now that it’s in Lu Jin’s hands, I can use this as an opportunity to help the Elder find it myself!”

Yang Dianfeng grinned. “Brilliant! If you can find the fruit for Shizun, joining her inner circle will be as natural as water flowing in a stream!”

Just as they were speaking, a majestic aura descended from the sky. A flamboyant, glamorous woman landed before them, cradling a large red ferret in her arms.