Desolate Devouring Art

Chapter 211 - Overlord Fist

“You’re Liu Wuxie!” An elderly man with a long beard, appearing to be in his seventies or eighties, stepped forward from behind Shao Dongli. It was surprising that he had involved himself in this matter. This old man was known as Yuan Jun, renowned for his mastery of a formidable blade technique.

“You all want to threaten me using my in-laws? All of you will die today!” Liu Wuxie, not bothering to waste words with them, raised the Heretic Blade. Hu Yang had lost an arm, significantly reducing his strength, but the remaining six were not to be underestimated.

“How dare you cut off my arm! I want you dead!” Hu Yang, behaving like a madman, threw a punch with his left arm, aiming at Liu Wuxie. After all, he was a respected expert in the fifth level of the Marrow Cleansing Realm and had suffered such humiliation at Liu Wuxie’s hands.

“Die!” Liu Wuxie moved with the agility of the Seven Dipper Steps and disappeared. Killing one of them would alleviate the pressure of facing the remaining six rather than all seven.

“Hu Yang, stand down!” Only Shao Dongli knew how powerful Liu Wuxie was, and his cultivation couldn’t gauge his strength. In the Dragon Rock Mountain Range, Liu Wuxie had killed Xuanguan Guang and Cui Shao while in the fifth-level Spirit Cleansing Realm.

Now that his cultivation was at the eighth level of the Spirit Cleansing Realm, he would only be more potent than before. Thus, Shao Dongli felt they would only stand a chance of winning if they joined forces.

But it was already too late because Hu Yang had lost his rationale. When he came to his senses, it was already too late as the Heretic Blade tore apart space and created a rift.

The ferocious gust of wind in the surroundings was like the ocean being split into two. Hu Yang’s face changed, and he retreated to avoid this fatal attack.

But the blade ray was unusual because he was locked on by it no matter how he tried to dodge it.

Blood splashed, and Liu Wuxie used the most brutal way possible to end Hu Yang’s life. Hu Yang’s body exploded into a bloody rain, and the energy within his body was devoured by the Sky Devouring Divine Cauldron, replenishing Liu Wuxie’s dantian.

The more Liu Wuxie devoured, the faster he would make a breakthrough in his cultivation. If he could kill all seven of them, he could reach the ninth-level Spirit Cleansing Realm.

The events unfolded rapidly, and Hu Yang was slain before anyone could react. Bi Gongyu’s eyes nearly popped out of his sockets at the sight. After all, Liu Wuxie had ascended to a level in just three months that Bi Gongyu could only dream of reaching. This left everyone questioning if this was the same person they once dismissed as worthless.

Xu Lingxue was also taken aback, and she finally understood why Liu Wuxie had the audacity to challenge Qin Shi.

“Take care of father-in-law and mother-in-law. Leave the rest to me while everyone else retreats to the array,” Liu Wuxie instructed Xu Lingxue after killing Hu Yang. He spoke in a commanding tone, leaving no room for argument.

“I’ll help you!” Xu Lingxue bit her lips, wanting to stay behind and fight with Liu Wuxie. After all, these people had hurt her parents, and she couldn’t stand by to watch.

“You’re not their opponent. Go in!” Liu Wuxie waved his hand dismissively. Xu Lingxue’s presence would only serve as a distraction.

Deacon Lan had already sprung into action, following Liu Wuxie’s orders and leading the injured guards into the array.

“Xue’er, listen to Wuxie!” Xu Yilin gave the word. He could tell his daughter was starting to care for Liu Wuxie, which was a good sign.

Xu Lingxue stomped her foot on the ground in frustration, but she could only listen to her father and entered the array with her parents.

Liu Wuxie stood alone in the street, facing Shao Dongli’s group. They had allowed the Xu Clan to retreat into the array, leaving Liu Wuxie by himself. The sight of Liu Wuxie killing Hu Yang with a single strike had left them intimidated and unsure of their next move.

“Brat, I can consider sparing your life if you hand over your cultivation technique,” Yuan Jun proposed. He believed that the formidable strength Liu Wuxie had demonstrated earlier was undoubtedly due to a powerful cultivation technique. The value of such a technique would certainly surpass that of the Fire Spiritual Bead.

“Make your move!” Liu Wuxie retorted. The Heretic Blade in his hand emitted a powerful blade aura, causing a wave of energy to sweep out. The slabs on the ground exploded, the shockwave spreading towards the six before him.

“Attack together and capture him! He will inevitably disclose his secrets!” The six had thoroughly researched Liu Wuxie and were aware of his exceptional alchemical abilities and remarkable combat strength, each of which was sufficient to stun the Great Yan Dynasty.

The six launched their attack, led by Shao Dongli, with Yuan Jun as backup. The other four were not weak either. Shao Dongli and Yuan Jun were at the sixth level of the Marrow Cleansing Realm, while the others varied between the fourth and fifth levels.

Liu Wuxie planned on picking them off individually, not giving them the chance to unite. Executing the Ghost Eye, the six of their moves became clear in his eyes. But the Blood Gleam Blade Art wasn’t enough to kill them, and he had to rely on the Overlord Fist.

The attacks from the six were like six ferocious beasts, with their roars echoing in Azure Billow City. The ground trembled, cracks spreading out, and the street outside the Xu Clan was destroyed.

The buildings on both sides collapsed from the impact, destroying ten-odd houses in the blink of an eye.

True essence erupted from Liu Wuxie’s body, forming fiery wings that lifted him into the air, causing the six attackers’ strikes to miss.

Upon awakening his spirituality, Liu Wuxie gained superior control over his true essence, allowing him to manipulate it at will. This flame originated from the world within his dantian, and it was several times more potent than ordinary true essence, enabling Liu Wuxie to remain airborne for an extended period.

Executing the Nine Heavenly Crane Dance, Liu Wuxie created a series of afterimages that left Shao Dongli and his team in awe. This was their first encounter with someone in the Spirit Cleansing Realm who could manipulate their true essence, a feat they themselves were unable to achieve.

“Overlord Fist!” Seizing their moment of hesitation, Liu Wuxie made his move, aiming to bring the conflict to a swift conclusion. After all, these individuals were not truly allied but had come together out of mutual interest.

“Quick, defend!” Shao Dongli’s roar urged everyone to put up their strongest defense. The power emanating from Liu Wuxie was so intense that it surpassed the Marrow Cleansing Realm, making it difficult for them to breathe.

“A bunch of scraps like you want to capture my in-laws? None of you will leave Azure Billow City alive!” Liu Wuxie had only managed to rush back in time because they had bumped into the merchant at the inn. If they had been even slightly later, it could have led to complications.

A giant vortex appeared in the sky, manifested from the Overlord Fist that drained all the spiritual energy within a few thousand meters of radius, forming a vacuum world.

“What’s going on? Why can’t I move my body!” Two fourth-level Marrow Cleansing Realm experts were immobilized as they were pulled to the sky.

At the entrance of the Xu Clan, Xu Yilin ingested the pills provided by his daughter, stabilizing his injuries for the time being. The guards who had lost their limbs also received timely treatment, and their lives were no longer in danger. They raised their heads and looked at the battlefield.

“Young master is really powerful. I didn’t expect him to become so strong in just a few months!” Deacon Qi danced in excitement. For some reason, everyone felt relieved after seeing Liu Wuxie. After all, whenever the Xu Clan had gone through multiple ups and downs, Liu Wuxie had resolved many of those troubles. Without him, the Xu Clan would’ve been wiped out long ago.

“I knew that master wasn’t an ordinary person. He must be the reincarnation of an immortal! Only an immortal could be so powerful like him!” Hu Shi rubbed his fists together, wishing he could fight alongside Liu Wuxie.

“That’s for sure. Young Master isn’t someone ordinary people can compare to, and he’s a peerless expert,” Deacon Lan echoed along in agreement. He had only grasped one-tenth of the knowledge on spiritual arrays imparted to him by Liu Wuxie, and it was sufficient to benefit him for a lifetime.

The introduction of spiritual arrays had significantly transformed the Xu Clan, as their shops and oil mills were now safeguarded by these arrays.

Xu Lingxue’s eyes remained fixed on Liu Wuxie, a hint of worry visible in her gaze.

As the flames scattered, the Overlord Fist, ablaze, engulfed the six. A vast crater, at least ten meters deep, formed on the ground, and the entire street was obliterated.

The spectators retreated to a few thousand meters away, not daring to get too close. This was because the fire released by Liu Wuxie could easily vaporize them instantly.

Screams came from the center of the battlefield as the Overlord Fist killed the four with the lowest cultivation. The energies in their bodies were devoured by the Sky Devouring Divine Cauldron, bringing Liu Wuxie’s cultivation closer to the ninth level of the Spirit Cleansing Realm.

If Liu Wuxie were to ascend to the Marrow Cleansing Realm, he could eliminate Qin Shi with a mere slap. However, a fifth-grade talisman would be necessary as a safeguard in case Qin Shi possessed any treasures.

As Liu Wuxie descended from the sky, there wasn’t a hint of emotion on his face. The death of the four was just the beginning. After all, Shao Dongli and Yuan Jun were the strongest, and he had to spend some effort to kill them.

Upon seeing their four companions vanish in the pit, Shao Dongli was shocked, and a hint of fear creeped up his heart. Was this the power of someone in the Spirit Cleansing Realm? He could no longer differentiate if Liu Wuxie were a man or an immortal.

Liu Wuxie took out fourth-grade pills and swallowed them to replenish his true essence. The earlier punch had drained fifty percent of his true essence, but these two couldn’t pose any threat to him.

The surrounding spiritual energy was drawn over to him, pouring into the world in his dantian, replenishing his true essence.

“Senior Yuan, attack while his true essence hasn’t recovered!” How could Shao Dongli not tell that Liu Wuxie was waiting to recover his true essence?

A blade appeared in Yuan Jun’s hand. He practiced a powerful blade technique that was as powerful as Liu Wuxie’s Blood Gleam Blade Art. His blade was peculiar, its red hue casting a crimson tint over the surroundings upon its appearance.

There was an issue with Yuan Jun’s blade, which appeared to be a demonic blade. The crimson blade darted towards Liu Wuxie, and a strange phenomenon occurred. Liu Wuxie felt a heaviness in his head as if something was attempting to extract his soul. This caused him to remain stationary, allowing Yuan Jun’s crimson blade to descend upon him.