C15 Kill the Qi Refining Stage

Cultivators in the Qi Refining Stage draw upon the Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth to enhance their abilities.

The Spiritual Qi they harness wields formidable power.

In contrast, Body Tempering Stage cultivators focus solely on strengthening their physical form. It's only upon entering the Qi Refining Stage that one is deemed a true cultivator!

A first-level Qi Refining cultivator can effortlessly overpower a ninth-level Body Tempering warrior!

Such is the disparity between the stages!

Zhang Binn was well aware of this, yet he was far from defenseless.

Over the past fortnight, his efforts extended beyond hunting Devil Beasts and advancing his realm.

Besides his system, he had another ace up his sleeve!

"Kid, prepare to meet your end!"

Senior Brother Zhao's lips curled into a cold smirk as he launched a punch.

His fist, enveloped in Spiritual Qi, exuded an intimidating presence!

Zhang Binn's face set in a grave expression, he instantly executed the Blue Butterfly Azure Cloud Step to evade Zhao Wuji's formidable blow.

"Profound Nether Nine Swords! Third Sword! Soul Destruction Slash!"

Indeed, during the past two weeks, he had mastered both the third and fourth swords of the Profound Nether Nine Swords, now wielding them with proficiency.

Zhao Wuji was taken aback by Zhang Binn's agility; his attack had been dodged?

Nonetheless, he didn't dwell on it. As Zhang Binn drew his sword, Zhao Wuji let out a scornful chuckle. To him, Zhang Binn was nothing more than a dying ant in its death throes.

"You're in over your head!"

Zhao Wuji responded with a swift palm strike, unleashing an invisible force that surged towards Zhang Binn.

Swoosh!

Zhang Binn clenched his teeth, his Hidden Dragon Sword slicing through the air with a chilling gleam.

Buzz!

The blade met Zhao Wuji's Spiritual Energy head-on, yet it couldn't make any headway!

A sense of alarm gripped Zhang Binn; his attack had been thwarted with such ease?

"Kid, your Common Rank High Grade swordsmanship may be strong, but without having entered the Qi Refining Stage, you can't tap into the true essence of the technique!"

Zhao Wuji immediately recognized Zhang Binn's use of the Profound Nether Nine Swords as a Common Rank High Grade method, but as he had pointed out...

Only by reaching the Qi Refining Stage and harnessing Spiritual Energy can one unleash the true might of their abilities!

This is precisely why one is only deemed a true cultivator upon entering the Qi Refining Stage.

In this world, every martial skill and cultivation technique requires Spiritual Energy to manifest its full strength!

"Shatter!"

Zhao Wuji's shout echoed, his aura surging powerfully!

Zhang Binn was sent hurtling through the air!

Thankfully, his body had been fortified half a month prior, leaving only his internal blood and Qi slightly disturbed.

Greed flickered in Zhao Wuji's eyes. After a quick glance at Ye Qianqian, who was regulating her breath, he turned his attention back to Zhang Binn and slowly remarked, "It seems my journey to the Devil Beast Mountain Range has been quite fruitful!"

For an average disciple like Zhao Wuji, the significance of a Common Rank High Grade sword technique was immeasurable.

"Kid, hand over the sword technique manual, and I might just leave you with an intact corpse."

Zhao Wuji's sneer was directed at Zhang Binn.

"A whole corpse?"

Zhang Binn flashed a defiant smile. "You can keep that for yourself!"

"Fourth Sword! Nirvana Slash!"

In a flash, Zhang Binn's figure blurred into motion!

Zhao Wuji let out a cold snort, his expression turning icy, "If that's how you want it, I'll start by breaking your legs!"

"And if you still refuse to hand it over, I'll move on to your arms!"

His voice was chilling as he continued, "I'll give you a taste of a fate worse than death!"

With a fierce cry, Zhao Wuji's Spiritual Energy burst forth!

In the blink of an eye, Zhang Binn's sword came slashing down!

Suddenly, the area fell silent, enveloped in a profound stillness.

Profound Nether Nine Swords, Nirvana Slash!

One strike, and all is obliterated!

Zhao Wuji's brow creased as he launched his counterattack.

The onlookers from Spirit Martial Sect nearby were taken aback.

They hadn't expected someone at the peak of the Body Tempering Stage to withstand Brother Zhao's onslaught for so long!

Suddenly, a powerful surge of Qi erupted in the center of the arena!

Zhang Binn was sent flying, yet Zhao Wuji remained completely unfazed.

Zhao Wuji's expression was murderous as he swiftly moved to attack Zhang Binn!

Puff!

Zhang Binn coughed up blood, too pressed for time to tend to his wounds, and quickly executed the Blue Butterfly Azure Cloud Step.

"Kid, just hand over the sword technique manual now, and I can grant you a swift end," Zhao Wuji's icy voice echoed.

Meanwhile, Ye Qianqian, who was in the midst of regulating her breath, felt a surge of anxiety but was powerless to act.

Interrupting her process would only invite a backlash and exacerbate her injuries.

All she could do was hope Zhang Binn would manage to flee.

After all, he had intervened on her behalf.

But she overlooked one detail: against Zhao Wuji, Zhang Binn stood no chance of escape.

Yet, in this dire moment, Zhang Binn remained unruffled.

He swiftly retrieved a Medicine Pill from his storage ring and swallowed it whole.

"You seem to be carrying quite a few treasures," Zhao Wuji remarked, his eyes gleaming with interest. Medicine Pills were coveted items, typically earned by outer sect disciples through completing missions, let alone a Body Tempering Stage servant like Zhang Binn.

The pill invigorated Zhang Binn with a powerful surge of energy within his meridians.

Boom!

With a barely audible boom, Zhang Binn's presence soared, breaking through the ninth level of the Body Tempering Stage to the early phase of the Qi Refining Stage Level 1.

Zhao Wuji and the other disciples from the Spirit Martial Sect nearby were dumbfounded.

What was this sorcery?

How had he leaped from the Body Tempering Stage to the Qi Refining Stage so abruptly?

Zhao Wuji's earlier composure vanished.

"Ding dong! Zhao Wuji's shock +80, Feng Yiming's shock +90..."

A slight smile played on Zhang Binn's lips, his eyes gleaming with a deadly light.

"I told you, keep your whole corpse to yourself!"

With that declaration, Zhang Binn launched his attack.

"Death Slash!"

In a swift motion, a streak of silver sword light cut through the silence, and the Hidden Dragon Sword unleashed a torrent of sword qi.

Fear finally crept onto Zhao Wuji's face, but it was far too late to think of escape.

In that critical moment between life and death, he clenched his jaw, summoning every ounce of spiritual energy from his dantian!

"Ha!"

With a thunderous shout, he unleashed a massive surge of spiritual energy, delivering a powerful punch!

Boom!

The sword qi clashed with the spiritual force released by Zhao Wuji!

Instantly, Zhao Wuji's expression shifted once again!

Though he and Zhang Binn were both at the early stages of the Qi Refining Stage's first level!

Yet, he had previously declared that the true might of the Profound Nether Nine Swords lay in their union with spiritual energy!

At this level, his prowess was unrivaled, so much so that even a second-level Qi Refining Stage master might falter under this sword's assault!

"No!"

With a cry filled with terror and defiance, Zhao Wuji was obliterated by the sword qi!

"Ding dong! The host has successfully vanquished a Qi Refining Stage level one cultivator. Experience points +100!"

"Ding dong! Fear from Feng Yiming +90, fear from Lin Mao +95..."