C19 Chapter 19

Deep within the Black Wind Mountain Range, Hua Hsing moved carefully as he searched for Demon Beasts. After three days, he finally encountered a Demon Beast at Qi Refining Stage Level Four. The beast, known as a Phantom Cat, was incredibly fast. Despite its speed, a fierce battle followed, and Hua Hsing ultimately killed it. Afterward, he placed the Phantom Cat's corpse into his Space Ring. His mid-grade Space Ring could hold as many as 100 Demon Beast corpses. "The Phantom Cat is fast, but its attack power isn't strong enough," Hua Hsing said softly.

He continued forward, determined to find another Demon Beast. A day later, in a wild and overgrown area, Hua Hsing found himself locked in battle once again. This time, his opponent was a Phantom Leopard. "It's actually a Phantom Leopard," he said with a wry smile. The Phantom Leopard was also a Qi Refining Stage Level Four Demon Beast, but it was far stronger than the Phantom Cat. Even Hua Hsing was unable to defeat it.

"Golden Light Sword Arts, Fourth Strike," he shouted, unleashing the fourth strike of the Golden Light Sword Arts. Golden sword light spread across the sky, and a brilliant beam shot straight toward the Phantom Leopard. With a thunderous crash, the Phantom Leopard swung out its massive claws and collided directly with the golden sword light, releasing a furious roar. Even the fourth strike of the Golden Light Sword Arts only managed to inflict a slight wound on the Phantom Leopard, leaving Hua Hsing feeling somewhat helpless.

"My strength is still not enough," Hua Hsing thought. He could tell that the Phantom Panther's strength had at least reached the peak of Qi Refining Stage Level Four. It was extremely powerful. Seeing the Phantom Panther charge at him with ferocious momentum, Hua Hsing once again unleashed the Golden Light Sword Arts. In an instant, man and beast were locked in fierce battle. Although Hua Hsing could do nothing to the Phantom Panther, the Phantom Panther could do nothing to him either. Neither side was able to defeat the other.

At the same time, in the Black Wind Mountain Range not far from Hua Hsing, a group of martial artists was moving forward quickly. Suddenly, Senior Brother Sunn stopped in his tracks. His ears twitched as he caught the sound of fighting in the distance. "Senior Brother Qing, there is fighting up ahead," he said in a low voice. Senior Brother Qing's expression shifted slightly before he replied quietly, "Let's go take a look." His figure flashed, and he took the lead in rushing toward the distant commotion.

The martial artists who ventured into the depths of the Black Wind Mountain Range were naturally quite skilled. Senior Brother Qing wanted to see what was happening and whether it might interfere with their plans. As Senior Brother Qing and his group arrived at the battleground, they witnessed Hua Hsing fiercely battling the Phantom Panther.

"Is that him?" Senior Brother Sunn exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Hua Hsing.

"You know him?" Senior Brother Qing asked.

"Senior Brother Qing, during our last training in the Black Wind Mountain Range, he killed several of our fellow disciples," Senior Brother Sunn replied through gritted teeth.

However, as he watched Hua Hsing fight the Phantom Panther, his expression changed dramatically, filled with shock and fear. How was this possible? How could Hua Hsing's strength be this formidable?

"Senior Brother Qing, you must avenge our fallen brothers," Senior Brother Sunn urged.

Hearing this, a flicker of murderous intent flashed in Senior Brother Qing's eyes. He spoke coldly. "Hmph. He dares to kill disciples of the Flowing Wind Sect. He must have a death wish."

Meanwhile, Hua Hsing, locked in combat with the Phantom Panther, noticed the arrival of Senior Brother Qing and his group. His expression changed slightly when he recognized Senior Brother Sunn among them. "I need to finish this quickly," he thought to himself. With that, Hua Hsing let out a fierce roar and unleashed the Golden Light Sword Arts once more. At the same time, his Golden Heart began to beat rapidly again.

Thump. As the Golden Heart pulsed, a refreshing energy surged through him, and a mysterious sensation filled his mind. As the mysterious object appeared, Hua Hsing realized that the fourth move of the Golden Light Sword Arts had suddenly reached perfection.

"Golden Light Sword Arts, fifth move."

Seeing this, Hua Hsing shouted as the fifth move of the Golden Light Sword Arts echoed in his mind. Without hesitation, he executed it. The Golden Heart gave Hua Hsing the ability to rapidly master sword techniques, and at this moment, he unleashed tremendous power.

The fifth move of the Golden Light Sword Arts was incredibly powerful. With a flash of golden light, he struck the Phantom Panther with a single blow, causing it to let out a pitiful cry. At the same time, Hua Hsing felt a change within his body as the surrounding energy surged into him.

"I have to end this quickly," Hua Hsing thought to himself. With that, he let out a furious roar and instantly activated the Golden Light Sword Arts. At the same time, his Golden Heart began to beat rapidly once again. Thump! As the Golden Heart pulsed, streams of clear energy emerged, and Hua Hsing felt something mysterious appear within his mind. The moment that mysterious presence emerged, he discovered that the fourth technique of the Golden Light Sword Arts had reached the Perfection Stage at astonishing speed. "Golden Light Sword Arts, fifth technique!" Hua Hsing shouted. As soon as he realized what was happening, the fifth move of the Golden Light Sword Arts resounded in his mind, and he immediately unleashed it. The Golden Heart granted Hua Hsing the ability to cultivate sword arts at an extraordinary speed, and in that instant, he erupted with tremendous power.

Boom! The fifth technique of the Golden Light Sword Arts was incomparably powerful. A flash of golden light streaked through the air as Hua Hsing thrust his sword directly into the ghostly leopard, causing it to let out a miserable cry. At the same time, Hua Hsing felt his body beginning to change. The surrounding cosmic spiritual energy surged wildly into him. "Is he about to break through?" Hua Hsing whispered, then burst into joy.

Senior Brother Qing, who was about to make his move, suddenly noticed this scene, and his expression changed dramatically. He had thought Hua Hsing was only a practitioner at Qi Refining Stage Level Three, but now Hua Hsing was displaying such formidable strength. "I can't let this kid break through," Senior Brother Qing roared, clenching his fists before stepping forward and launching a punch at Hua Hsing. Instantly, the air twisted, and a powerful force shot toward him.

At that moment, Hua Hsing was in the midst of a breakthrough. Even after noticing the incoming attack, he still did his best to control his body and dodge. Bang! A loud crash echoed out as Hua Hsing was sent flying and slammed to the ground. Yet the surrounding cosmic spiritual energy continued to pour into his body. As time passed, his body grew stronger and stronger.

As their attacks closed in, Hua Hsing gripped his Light Spirit Sword and suddenly unleashed the fifth technique of the Golden Light Sword Arts. A flash of golden light streaked across the sky, and in an instant, their overwhelming assault vanished into thin air. Senior Brother Qing and his companions were forced to retreat, their expressions grave and full of disbelief at what they were witnessing. "How is this possible? How can he be this strong?" Senior Brother Qing screamed inwardly. Though he was also at Qi Refining Stage Level Four, standing before Hua Hsing made him feel utterly insignificant.

"What on earth is going on?" Senior Brother Qing was completely bewildered. After breaking through to Qi Refining Stage Level Four, Hua Hsing's body became even stronger, now possessing the strength of four oxen and far surpassing what it had been before. Qi Refining Stage Level Four, combined with the fifth technique of the Golden Light Sword Arts, was incredibly powerful and could even threaten those at the peak of the same level.

"If you want to kill me, be prepared to face the consequences." Hua Hsing walked toward the group one step at a time, his face filled with deadly intent.

"We're disciples of the Flowing Wind Sect. Please don't kill us," Senior Brother Sunn pleaded, clearly terrified.

"You wanted to kill me, so I'll kill you first." Even though he was at Qi Refining Stage Level Four, Senior Brother Qing still roared and charged at Hua Hsing. Unfortunately for him, Hua Hsing was no longer the same as before.

"You want to die." With a flash of light, the Light Spirit Sword pierced through Senior Brother Qing's chest, leaving his eyes wide with shock.

"Ah!" With a final anguished cry, Senior Brother Qing fell to the ground, unwilling to accept his fate. His swift defeat threw Senior Brother Sunn and the others into panic, each of them terrified that they would be next.

"Don't kill me. I can tell you a secret," Senior Brother Sunn shouted in terror.

"Don't you want to know the secret of Black Wind Mountain Range? We came here to uncover it," another disciple said.

"Oh? The secret of Black Wind Mountain Range?" Hua Hsing paused, intrigued.

"Yes. If you spare us, we'll tell you everything we know," Senior Brother Sunn offered.

"You have no bargaining power. Tell me everything you know," Hua Hsing demanded.

"No way. If I tell you, what's to stop you from killing us afterward? You have to guarantee our safety," Senior Brother Sunn insisted.

A flash of light appeared, and the Light Spirit Sword pierced a disciple's chest, instantly ending his life.

"I only know that if you don't speak, you'll all die," Hua Hsing said calmly, sheathing his sword.

Hua Hsing had long sensed that the Black Wind Mountain Range was unusual, especially since even Qih Nantian had a training chamber there. Hearing Senior Brother Sunn's words only deepened his curiosity about the secrets hidden within the mountains.

"All right. I'll talk. Just stop," Senior Brother Sunn said quickly.

This time, they had come to the Black Wind Mountain Range as a group of five, led by Senior Brother Qing, who was at Qi Refining Stage Level Four, along with four disciples at Level Three. They had thought the task would be easy, but they had not expected to run into Hua Hsing.

"According to the information we received, there seems to be an ancient ruin deep within the Black Wind Mountain Range."