Chapter 979 - Two Earth Profound Realm

Liao Changhong shivered in fear when he heard Liu Wuxie's intention to extract his soul. It wasn't just him; even those around him stared at Liu Wuxie in horror.

"I won't let you succeed!" Liao Changhong roared.

He wouldn't sit and wait for death. He immediately tried to sever his heart meridians and detonate his soul-sea. He would rather end his own life than let Liu Wuxie take what he wanted.

Liu Wuxie's voice rang within Liao Changhong's soul sea, "Suicide is not an option in front of me."

Liu Wuxie's divine sense entered Liao Changhong's soul sea. Next, it took the form of a giant palm, ripping Liao Changhong's primordial spirit from his soul sea.

Liu Wuxie held the miniature version of Liao Changhong in his palm, and Liao Changhong couldn't escape, no matter how he struggled.

He deprived Liao Changhong of his primordial spirit, and Liao Changhong's body became a lifeless shell, standing stiffly in place.

"Fiery!" Liu Wuxie called out.

Fiery dashed out from the courtyard and breathed a ball of True Samadhi Fire, engulfing Liao Changhong's primordial spirit.

"ARGH!"

Agonized screams burst from Liao Changhong's primordial spirit, echoing into the distance. Even his body twitched and convulsed from the pain.

Many cultivators turned to look away, unable to bear this brutal sight. But they didn't realize that Liu Wuxie had deliberately chosen such a cruel method to send a message: this was the price for anyone who dared to offend him.

He was issuing a warning through slaughter. It was meant to intimidate anyone who thought of coming after him, and it worked. Those who had allied to go after Liu Wuxie backed down immediately after this scene. They no longer had the courage to look at Liu Wuxie, let alone target him.

It wasn't because Liu Wuxie was ruthless, but they had pushed him to this point. This was the only way to prevent such incidents from repeating.

The True Samadhi Fire blazed, and Liao Changhong didn't die immediately. His screams had gradually weakened as well.

His two companions trembled in terror, witnessing his painful end.

The True Samadhi Fire blazed for five minutes before Liao Changhong's primordial spirit withered and turned to ashes.

Once Liu Wuxie killed everyone in Liao Changhong's group, he stood calmly as if nothing had happened.

Meanwhile, Gu Yu had already rescued Liu Feng and Liu Xin'er, who were waiting by the side.

Liu Feng rushed over and hugged Liu Wuxie. "Wuxie, it's good to see you again!"

Liu Xin'er remained silent, but her eyes conveyed everything. They knew that they were the reason for Liu Wuxie's fury.

Liu Wuxie wouldn't have resorted to such merciless torture if Liao Changhong had simply come for his treasures, but the latter had provoked him by touching his family.

"I dragged you both into this," Liu Wuxie said, his voice tinged with guilt. They wouldn't have been caught in the crossfire between him and Liao Changhong if not for him.

"We're family, and there's no need for this kind of talk."

Liu Wuxie had said these exact words once. And now the entire Liu Clan had adopted them along with the sentiments they carried.

That simple phrase had become a mantra, strengthening the unity of the entire Liu Clan. No matter how large the clan grew, it was undeniable that they were a family sharing the same bloodline.

A sudden round of applause echoed through the air, oddly out of place amidst the tension. No one knew who was clapping or where it came from, and it was impossible to tell whether it was meant to congratulate Liu Wuxie or mock him.

Perhaps it was both.

When Liu Wuxie turned his gaze to the source, he saw a familiar figure stepping forward with several disciples from the Profound Cloud Sect.

"Mu Yuanyi!" someone yelled. No one had expected to see Mu Yuanyi here.

He had just arrived in the city and witnessed everything earlier from the sidelines. His intentions were evident as he chose to step forward.

Liu Wuxie's eyes narrowed. "Mu Yuanyi, do you also want to get involved?"

Mu Yuanyi, who stood firmly at the Earth Profound Realm, was far stronger than Liao Changhong.

"I heard you obtained the four seasonal treasures. I won't make this difficult for you if you're willing to hand them over," Mu Yuanyi said.

He wasn't reckless, and Liu Wuxie's earlier display had shaken him. He knew that if a battle broke out between them, it would likely end in mutual destruction, and that wasn't the outcome he desired.

He was after treasures, not a death match that would leave someone else to reap the rewards after both sides perished.

"Can you threaten me with your cultivation at the Earth Profound Realm?" Liu Wuxie mocked.

Mu Yuanyi was only at the early stage of the Earth Profound Realm and hardly a threat in Liu Wuxie's eyes.

If Mu Yuanyi had confronted him before he unlocked the second gate in his soul sea, he would have fled. But now, his dao techniques had grown a hundredfold stronger.

Now, he could go toe-to-toe with Earth Profound Realm cultivators with the Great Five Elemental Palm or the Great Dragon Aspect Art.

This was also why Mu Yuanyi hadn't made his move; he feared Liu Wuxie's strength.

Liu Wuxie's words struck a nerve, and Mu Yuanyi hesitated, forced to reconsider his desire to act, as he knew a rash act might lead to losses instead of gains.

"Liu Wuxie, I admit that you're strong," Mu Yuanyi finally spoke in a low voice. "But don't forget that I'm at the Earth Profound Realm. I can easily crush you by relying on the laws of the Earth Profound Realm alone."

He couldn't back down when such a good opportunity was laid before him, not to mention that he was at the Earth Profound Realm. If he was intimidated by Liu Wuxie's words, what dignity would he have left to return to the Profound Cloud Sect?

The disciples behind him jeered, adding more pressure. There was no backing off.

"Senior Brother Mu is almighty! Kill Liu Wuxie and avenge the fallen!" shouted the Profound Cloud Sect disciples, and their cheers further inflated Mu Yuanyi's pride.

The bystanders had assumed things were over after Liao Changhong's death. No one had expected Mu Yuanyi to step forward now.

However, it wasn't surprising, as Liu Wuxie had seized the Thunder Saint Pearl right from under their noses.

"You can try it," Liu Wuxie said, his gaze radiating with murderous intent. He knew he might have to make an example of someone at the Earth Profound Realm to intimidate the others.

After all, those at the Earth Profound Realm had stepped in now that those at the Spirit Profound Realm didn't dare to make a move. If that were the case, he would keep killing until no one dared to target him.

"Liu Wuxie, I'll grant your wish since you're courting death!" Mu Yuanyi roared, and he struck out with his palm.

"You're the one courting death!" Liu Wuxie snapped back, countering with a palm strike of his own. This time, he didn't hold back and infused lightning energy into his true essence.

The two palms collided, and the clash produced a powerful shockwave, sending all the nearby cultivators flying out.

The two were knocked backward, but they landed firmly on the ground. The clash ended in a draw, proving that Liu Wuxie could now stand toe-to-toe against experts at the Earth Profound Realm.

Mu Yuanyi's face turned grim with dread. He wasn't confident he could kill Liu Wuxie if they continued to fight.

"Mu Yuanyi, I suggest you leave," Liu Wuxie said. "You should know that it'll only end up in mutual destruction if we continue our fight."

It would only benefit everyone waiting if they both ended up in mutual destruction.

As long as Mu Yuanyi had any sense left, he wouldn't do something that would harm his interests to benefit others.

Mu Yuanyi also understood from the clash that it wouldn't be easy to fight Liu Wuxie. As Liu Wuxie said, if they fought, it would end in mutual destruction. But it would be humiliating for him to back down after speaking so boldly earlier.

"What if I join in, then?" A new voice rang out from the crowd, and another oppressive aura at the Earth Profound Realm swept out.

"Yuan Ziping?" Liu Wuxie frowned.

However, the one who had spoken wasn't Yuan Ziping but the middle-aged man beside him. Their appearances shared some similarities, and it was clear that they were related.

"Master, that's Yuan Ziling—Yuan Ziping's older brother," Ruan Ying whispered.

Others didn't recognize the middle-aged man, but she knew everything about Yuan Ziping's circle, as he had pestered her for years.

Now, two Earth Profound Realm cultivators had joined forces.

Mu Yuanyi was also surprised that someone would step in to help him.

"Yuan Ziling. A pleasure to meet you, Brother Mu," Yuan Ziling introduced and greeted.

He had already heard of Mu Yuanyi's name from others. He hadn't expected the latter to have stayed here for five years. He had even made a breakthrough to the Earth Profound Realm.

"Likewise, Brother Yuan," Mu Yuanyi replied politely.

If the two joined forces, their chances of killing Liu Wuxie would rise significantly.

"Brother Mu, why don't we kill him together and split his treasures?" Yuan Zilong suggested.

Mu Yuanyi nodded. "That's exactly what I have in mind."

After they agreed, they turned to look at Liu Wuxie. The latter's situation now looked grim.

It was already Liu Wuxie's limit to face one of them, not to mention two. But for some reason, there was no sign of anxiety on his face, making everyone wonder if he had any trump cards.

The crowd was baffled, as Liu Wuxie's composure was almost unnatural.

Ruan Ying and Gu Yu wanted to help, but Liu Wuxie stopped them. Liu Feng and Liu Xin'er lacked the strength to intervene to make a difference and would be slaughtered.

Another applause sounded. When everyone turned to look toward the source, they saw a young man approaching with a mocking smile.

"I've never seen anyone as shameless as you two," said the youth. "Two cultivators at the Earth Profound Realm want to team up against someone at the first-level Spirit Profound Realm? You've disgraced every cultivator here."

𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

The youth strode into the plaza, mockery on his lips; his words aimed squarely at Mu Yuanyi and Yuan Ziling.