C24 The Ten Thousand Mile Soul Chasing Fragrance

Chu Yangxiang eyed Luo Yufei, standing twenty steps away, as his fighting spirit soared. In his right hand, a dark Swallow Sky Halberd materialized, its chilling Spear Cusp aimed at Luo Yufei. "Enough talk," he declared. "Let's do this."

Chu Yangxiang's form blurred into motion, unleashing the Green Eagle Strike, his speed reaching its zenith. He resembled a predatory eagle swooping down on a rabbit. The Swallow Sky Halberd vibrated in his grasp, resonating with the technique of the Lord-halberd, the Crazy Dragon Out of Water.

In an instant, the gap closed. Chu Yangxiang surged forward like a relentless river toward Luo Yufei. The Big Halberd, like a black dragon, lunged fiercely at Luo Yufei's chest.

Luo Yufei watched the Big Halberd approach, his heart pounding with astonishment. It was a Yellow Rank High Grade Martial Skill. In Zhenhai City, even the most basic martial skills were a rarity, and Yellow Rank Martial Skills were prized possessions among families. He hadn't expected this young upstart to wield such a formidable technique with such ease.

Greed flashed in his eyes as his tongue involuntarily licked his lips. His Fine Steel Long Sword glinted with a white light as it thrust toward the Swallow Sky Halberd, seeking to use the force to propel himself forward. If he could close the distance to within 2.8 meters, the Swallow Sky Halberd would lose its advantage.

But as the Fine Steel Long Sword met the Swallow Sky Halberd, a tremendous force repelled the blade. Luo Yufei's hand was jolted open, and the Long Sword was sent flying ten meters away, embedding itself in a tree.

Luo Yufei's mind reeled in shock. From what he knew, Chu Yangxiang was merely a Profound Warrior Two-star, capable of contending with Profound Warriors of the Five-star or Six-star level. Yet Luo Yufei, a Profound Warrior Eight-star, found himself outmatched in strength by this young adversary.

Little did he know, Chu Yangxiang was now practicing dual cultivation as a Martial Cultivator, honing his skills with the Martial God Heavenly Technique, a top-tier Heaven Rank Cultivation Method. Each of his stars was worth the power of two stars of an ordinary Profound Cultivator.

Chu Yangxiang's overall strength had reached that of a Profound Warrior Nine-star.

Luo Yufei dared not underestimate him. Once Chu Yangxiang wielded the Ancient Halberd, it became evident that it was a true weapon of great heft. With his immense strength, Luo Yufei couldn't risk facing the brunt of his attack.

Luo Yufei's body shook as he drifted backward like a willow seed in the wind, executing the Catkin Movement Technique.

Chu Yangxiang's power surged forth. He was like a God of War, exuding a sharp and unstoppable aura. His technique was like Immortals Execution, invincible in battle.

Slay Star-moon!

The Swallow Sky Halberd descended, tracing vague ripples through the air, as if stirring the very fabric of space itself. A fierce wind followed, wailing like ghosts and howling like wolves, gripping the soul with its intensity.

Luo Yufei's eyes shone brighter. He hadn't anticipated the young man to possess such a masterful Halberd Skill. If he could defeat Chu Yangxiang and master this technique, his chances of advancing to the rank of Martial Master would greatly increase.

Achieving the rank of Martial Master would allow him to become the fifth leader of the Black Panther Profound Warrior Group.

He moved with the grace of a butterfly weaving through blossoms.

The powerful strike of the halberd thundered down, the ground beneath roaring in response as a five-foot radius was etched with irregular, web-like cracks.

Chu Yangxiang then dragged the Swallow Sky Halberd across the ground, sending a ring of smoke billowing toward Luo Yufei.

Huadiwuhsing!

Chu Yangxiang unleashed twelve consecutive moves with the Swallow Sky Halberd.

Each of the twelve thrusts could wound the enemy unseen.

Luo Yufei couldn't help but cry out in admiration. The Halberd Skill was formidable and awe-inspiring.

Once more, Luo Yufei employed the Catkin Movement Technique to evade the attack.

Wind Chasing Attack!

Chu Yangxiang's Long Halberd thrust forward abruptly, targeting Luo Yufei's critical points with deadly precision.

The halberd thrust toward Luo Yufei.

Luo Yufei watched the Big Halberd with a surge of excitement: His intelligence was flawed. Chu Yangxiang possessed the might of a Profound Warrior Nine-star and even a Yellow Rank High Grade martial skill. Yet, Chu Yangxiang's speed was lacking, and his combat experience was minimal.

Luo Yufei mused: If he mastered this Halberd Skill, even a Profound Warrior Nine-star would have met their demise by now.

In the blink of an eye, Luo Yufei reached out and seized the front shaft of the Swallow Sky Halberd, his form quivering like a specter as he advanced on Chu Yangxiang.

His palm released a subtle scent, the signature of the Chasing Soul Hand.

Though not the leader of the Black Panther Profound Warrior Group, Luo Yufei was one of its ten key members. His mastery of the Catkin Movement Technique, the Yellow Rank Low Grade Chasing Soul Hand, and the Autumn Breeze Sword secured his prominent status within the group.

A master tracker, Luo Yufei's Chasing Soul Hand was notorious. Once it marked an enemy, they could not escape his detection, even at the world's end.

He dubbed the scent from the Chasing Soul Hand the Ten Thousand Mile Soul Chasing Fragrance.

His palm, as white as jade, floated toward Chu Yangxiang.

Chu Yangxiang let go of the Swallow Sky Halberd, his body's power surging, unleashing a torrent of ferocious energy.

The two clashed in a flurry of moves.

Chu Yangxiang's Fist Skill whipped up fierce gales.

Still, Luo Yufei managed to place a palm on Chu Yangxiang's back, a faint fragrance emanating from his body.

The Fifth Elder spurred his horse on, the sound of hooves thundering on the road to Hyphosis Mountain.

Six unicorns charged ahead, prompting travelers to swiftly clear the path.

"What's the Chu Family up to?"

"Their behavior is quite abnormal."

"They must be dealing with an urgent matter."

The Fifth Elder and his companions paid no heed to the murmurs. Even if they had heard, it wouldn't have mattered. His thoughts were solely on Chu Yangxiang.

Chu Yangxiang possessed a Grade 4 Talent and was born with divine strength, enabling him to challenge opponents beyond his level. He stood as the Chu Family's most brilliant prodigy in a century, with the potential to exceed the achievements of the Zhenhai Marquis' ancestor. He was indeed the Chu Family's most precious gem.

Upon his recognition, Chu Yangxiang was elevated to the status of The Core Of Disciples, the designated heir to the family patriarch. He was the prime candidate to lead the Chu Family to unprecedented heights.

Yet, he ventured alone into Hyphosis Mountain for what was supposed to be training. In truth, it was nothing short of a death wish.

The Chu Family was besieged by internal strife and external threats, teetering on the brink of collapse.

The Patriarch had been poisoned two years prior, and despite surviving the initial attempt on his life, no remedy had been found for the toxin. The perpetrator was undoubtedly a traitor within the family. The Tong Family from Konghai City and the Gun Family from Yuhai City had been relentlessly encroaching upon Zhenhai City, attempting to seize control. Moreover, they had bolstered certain factions within Zhenhai City, all of which now had their sights set on the Chu Family.

At this critical juncture, Chu Yangxiang's talents were needed more than ever. His current vulnerability made his solo venture tantamount to courting disaster. Should any misfortune befall him, the future of the Chu Family would be in jeopardy.

Advancing one's Martial Dao Talent was an arduous task.

From the Black Panther Profound Warrior Group, twenty unicorns emerged, led by Lian Ji Commander and Bao Lie. The commander had concluded that the benefits of targeting Chu Yangxiang outweighed the risks. They could potentially leverage this situation to manipulate Chu Yuexing. At the very least, they aimed to secure the equivalent of two years' income for the group.

Eliminating Chu Yangxiang would not only thwart the Chu Family's prospects but also solidify their own standing in Zhenhai City.

The group of over twenty horses set out toward Hyphosis Mountain.

Luo Yufei placed his palm on Chu Yangxiang, then swiftly retreated, blending seamlessly into the forest's embrace.

Chu Yangxiang quickly grabbed his Swallow Sky Halberd and made his way toward the mountain. Their confrontation lasted for scarcely more than a few breaths.

"Why did the Black Panther Profound Warrior Group suddenly withdraw, Heaven-martial?" Chu Yangxiang inquired.

The Heaven-martial Godly Tortoise's voice resonated in Chu Yangxiang's mind. "He probably didn't want to reveal himself. The Chu Family reigns supreme in Zhenhai City. If they caught even a hint of evidence, the Black Panther Profound Warrior Group could be wiped out. They dare not provoke the Chu Family."

Confused, Chu Yangxiang pressed, "But why did he engage me in combat?"

The Heaven-martial Godly Tortoise let out a chuckle. "Luo Yufei wanted to test if he could control or eliminate you in an extremely short time. Realizing how difficult it was to kill you, he left a mark and spared you."

"What mark?" Chu Yangxiang asked, still puzzled.

"Have you forgotten the blow he struck on your back? His palm carried a faint scent. I suspect it won't be easy to remove that scent for a few days. It's the clue he left to track you. If he manages to kill you on Hyphosis Mountain, you'll soon be devoured by wild beasts or Demonic Beasts. Who would be able to question it then?"

As he continued toward the heart of Hyphosis Mountain, Chu Yangxiang queried, "Heaven-martial, is there a way to quickly enhance my striking speed?"

The Heaven-martial Godly Tortoise laughed softly. "You've realized that strength is nothing without speed. Locate a mountain stream, and I will assist you in honing your speed."

"Dig up the Heavenly Star Grass," the tortoise instructed.

Chu Yangxiang complied as he walked, swiftly unearthing the Heavenly Star Grass. He continued to excavate herbs under the tutelage of the Heaven-martial Godly Tortoise, making his way deeper into Hyphosis Mountain.

Tiger roars reverberated through the forest, sending many wild animals into a frenzy of escape. A pungent, bloody wind rushed at Chu Yangxiang.

Every nerve in his body on high alert, he sprang into action, charging toward the ferocious tiger.

With a fierce pounce, the tiger swiftly extended its hook-like Tiger Claw towards Chu Yangxiang's head.

Chu Yangxiang nimbly dodged to the rear of the tiger.

The tiger reared up on its hind legs, lashing out with a powerful kick aimed at Chu Yangxiang's chest.

The speed of its movements was incredibly fast, almost beyond belief.