NOVPUBThe Blood Divine Child himself was tightly entwined and wrapped by layers upon layers of blood-colored flora and vines.
The lethal skill that the Blood Divine Child desperately erupted with was extraordinary, forming a domain that covered a radius of two to three miles.
However, Su Changkong turned a blind eye. The Blade Soul in his forehead burst forth from his Sea of Consciousness, cutting across the expanse, leaving behind trails of black silk in the void, shredding the obstructing vines and flora to pieces.
Su Changkong’s towering figure pressed forward relentlessly, his eyes flickering with terrifying ferocity, "Die… die for me!"
With a punch, the vigor of White Tiger Roars and Kills condensed and exploded onto the body of the Blood Divine Child enveloped by vines!
"Crack, snap!"
The blood-colored vines and flowers were shaken, disintegrated, turning into blood that sprayed everywhere, while the Blood Divine Child himself, like a cicada shedding its shell, tried to burrow into the ground in panic, intending to escape from this place using the escape technique provided by the Blood Divine Seed.
"Hiss!"
However, when Su Changkong spurred his Blade Soul, it could reach anywhere within a hundred yards just with a thought. The Blade Soul, quick as lightning, slashed by, and even though most of the Blood Divine Child’s body had sunken into the soil, the neck that remained exposed was still cleanly severed by the Blade Soul. The head of the Blood Divine Child was flung into the air, the neck spurting blood that formed into vines, still trying to drag the head under the soil.
But this struggle was in vain.
"Hiss, hiss, hiss!"
The Blade Soul cut back and forth, retracting like lightning, blood-free, and returned to the Sea of Consciousness within Su Changkong.
The twisted face and eyes of the Blood Divine Child’s head, filled with unwillingness and fear, smashed into the ground, cracks emerged, fracturing into several pieces, as blood and brain matter seeped out.
The blood flowers and vines blooming within the surrounding void all withered and died as well.
"Won… did we win?"
Xia Yanyi, Hong Zhenxiang, and the others stared blankly at the corpse on the ground and the still, towering Su Changkong, all somewhat astonished.
They knew of Su Changkong’s strength, but had not anticipated it to be to such an extent. Facing the unfathomable Blood Divine Child, comparable to ordinary Entering Saint fighters, he was able to strike him down in such a short span of time!
This intense battle had ended swiftly with the decisive killing of the Blood Divine Child.
"This Dao Wufeng… is bound to achieve greatness!"
"He truly deserves the title of the first under the Martial Saint! Even in my younger days, I could not have reached his level!"
The Martial Saints who had been observing the battle could not help but exclaim and admire in their hearts, realizing Dao Wufeng’s reputation was well-earned. The Blood Divine Child, specially nurtured by the Ancient Demon Sect and Hong Mantian to explore the Mirror Heaven and Earth, appeared exceptionally fragile before him and was killed on the spot!
"At most within a few years, there will be another Martial Saint… This surge of Spiritual Energy has given rise to too many abnormal geniuses that did not exist before!"
Some realized that Dao Wufeng would likely enter the Saint realm soon, his future immeasurable.
"The Blood Divine Child… is dead? That quickly?"
In the high sky, Hong Mantian and Xia Yanlong’s battle changed the colors of the sky, yet no victor had emerged. However, Hong Mantian slightly distracted, sensed that the intense battle below had concluded—the Blood Divine Child was dead!
This left Hong Mantian somewhat incredulous. The Blood Divine Child, whom she had cultivated at great expense, was definitely capable of sweeping through the Innate Realm. Yet, faced with that native Dao Wufeng, not only did he lose, but he lost so quickly? He was crushed and killed almost instantly!
This prompted Hong Mantian to retreat in a dark mood, pulling out of the battle. She knew that continuing the fight would hardly result in a victory over Xia Yanlong, and her only capable assistant, the Blood Divine Child, had turned out to be such a failure that he was killed on the spot; now, all she could do was flee, or else face further embarrassment.
"Xia Yan’s clan? I hope you won’t regret today’s actions!"
Hong Mantian’s blood-red eyes stared coldly at Xia Yanlong with a veiled threat. If not for Xia Yanlong’s intervention, she would not have had much difficulty killing Su Changkong!
"This Emperor has never regretted his actions."
Xia Yanlong paid no heed to Hong Mantian’s threat and simply responded indifferently.
Hong Mantian came from the Ancient Demon Sect, which was a top Ancient Sect in the Ancient Holy Country. Yet, judging by Hong Mantian’s demeanor, she was not a particularly significant figure within the Ancient Demon Sect, and the Ancient Demon Sect was unlikely to wage a major war against the Xia Yan’s clan just for her sake.
In the Ancient Holy Country, there were unspoken rules, and the powers from Ancient Holy Country would not easily get involved in the matters of the other nine countries.
Furthermore, the Ancient Holy Country was a long journey away; even for Entering Saint fighters capable of flying, a round trip would take two to three years.
"Hmph!"
With a cold snort, Hong Mantian quickly disappeared into the horizon. This trip had undoubtedly led to significant losses. She spent a lot of time and received nothing in return for the Great Divine Seed and even lost face before these natives she did not take seriously.
"Perhaps… upon returning to the Ancient Demon Sect, let the genius within the sect try their hand at passing the trial of Mirror Heaven and Earth!"
Hong Mantian also contemplated, planning to inform her fellow sect members of this news.
…
"She’s gone."
Seeing Hong Mantian retreat, Su Changkong also let out a slight sigh of relief. This Entering Saint fighter from the Ancient Demon Sect was not comparable to the newly ascended Wei Shengxin; his only option against Hong Mantian would be to reveal the ’Mirror of All Things’, which would surely bring more trouble.
Su Changkong stuffed the corpse of the Blood Divine Child into the Bag of Book Fragrance as well.
"Many thanks to Emperor Yan for stepping in to assist!"
Xia Yanlong sheathed the Dragon Slaying Divine Sword and descended. Su Changkong and Ji Xuexiao both offered their thanks. Xia Yanlong had risked offending the Ancient Demon Sect to lend a hand, which was truly honorable.
