Siheyuan: Game of Red Dust

Chapter 335 Sword Twenty-three, Broken Waves

As for others, like the Sword Saint Dugu Jian, the fact that he was able to comprehend a move like Sword Twenty-Three was enough to show his extraordinary talent.

The eldest brother of Wushuang City Lord Dugu Yifang, the successor of the Wushuang Sword, was born with a sword obsession. He started learning swordplay at the age of five, became better than his teacher at the age of seven, became famous with his sword at the age of nine, and had an epiphany of kendo at the age of thirteen. In order to reach the pinnacle of kendo, he went to Japan to look for Banxin, and thus met his lover Miyamoto Xueling, with whom he co-created the Holy Spirit Swordsmanship.

Later, in order to find an enemy, he got the help of the monk emperor and went to the Mu family to make an appointment with Mu Long to fight with him, thus creating a legendary Wuming. Many years later, he made an appointment with Wuming, who was known as the "Heavenly Sword", to fight, but was defeated by his inexplicable swordsmanship. From then on, he retired from the world and became indifferent to worldly affairs.

Later, he returned to the martial arts world to revive Wushuang City. In a battle to challenge the Tianxia Association, his luck was about to end. Before his death, he realized the Twenty-Three Swords of Destroying Heaven and Earth. With an indomitable fighting spirit, his spirit left his body and fought a decisive battle with Xiongba before his death. At the critical moment, his real body was knocked down by Bu Jingyun and his soul was shattered.

Then there's Wuming. He learned swordplay at sixteen, creating his own mysterious sword technique. By chance, he acquired the Hero Sword, enabling him to defeat countless masters. He married at nineteen, but his ruthless and deadly swordplay earned him countless vengeances. He was besieged on Mount Huangshan by the three great families and seven major sects of the martial arts world. However, the outcome surprised everyone! Wuming defeated the ten sect leaders, leaving them dead or injured, and subsequently plunged the martial arts world into a period of decline. He even defeated the Sword Saint Dugu Jian, breaking all twenty-one of his Holy Spirit Sword Techniques, forcing the defeated Sword Saint to retire. At just twenty-two, Wuming became invincible, his fame and wealth unparalleled.

However, due to too much hatred, his wife was poisoned to death but he could not find out who the murderer was. In grief and anger, Wuming realized that the sorrow was inexplicable, so he faked his death and retired.

During the period of faking his death and hiding from the world, Jue Wushen of Japan led his troops to annex Shenzhou. Wuming, who got the news by chance, rushed to Shanhaiguan to stop them and defeated Jue Wushen, who agreed not to invade for ten years.

Later, he accepted Jian Chen as his disciple. A long time later, he saved Bu Jingyun, whose family was tragically killed. However, he felt that Jian Chen was too violent and did not accept him as his disciple.

Sensing the emergence of a peerless sword, he re-entered the martial arts world, subsequently instructing Xiong Ba and Bu Jingyun. When his former senior brother, Po Jun, came seeking revenge, Wu Ming secretly poisoned him, leading to his defeat by Po Jun and capture by Jue Xin, the son of Jue Wu Shen. His martial arts skills were crippled, but he found a blessing in disguise and learned the Sword Sect's unique technique, "Ten Thousand Swords Returning to the Root," and with only 40% of his strength, he defeated Jue Wu Shen, causing him to vomit blood.

Jue Wushen originally intended to kill Wuming, but considering Wuming's condition was impaired, he spared him. Guihu arrived and rescued Wuming. Wuming met Fengwu's husband, Longxiu, and the two resolved their rift. Later, Wuming worked hard to sharpen his peerless sword to confront Jue Wushen's indestructible golden body.

After a bitter battle, Jue Wushen escaped to Japan. Wuming and Fengyun went there and, with the help of the Japanese Emperor, infiltrated Jue Wushen's base camp. Jue Wushen used a tactic similar to Tian Ji's horse racing, having his disciple Tianxing impersonate him to lure Wuming to the room with explosives while he dealt with Fengyun and the others.

After the explosion, Wuming relied on the sword energy of Ten Thousand Swords to protect his body and did not suffer much damage. He then absorbed the power of the thousand Guisha Luos who were ambushing around to support Fengyun.

Jue Wushen was defeated by the three and used his senior brother Quan Daoshen to deal with them. Wuming, seeing the unparalleled tacit understanding between Fengyun and Fengyun, transferred his power to them and engaged in a fierce battle with Quan Daoshen. However, Tianhuang plotted an attack and set explosives on the battlefield, sending Wuming flying. He was rescued by Huolang and returned to the Central Plains.

After the deaths of the God of Boxing and the God of Absolute Nothingness, Wuming accepted Bu Jingyun as his disciple and focused on recuperating from his injuries.

In order to kill Wushen and become a demon, Nie Feng fought a life-and-death battle with Bu Jingyun. Bu Jingyun fell off a cliff, and Nie Feng was awakened and retired.

More than a decade after Fengyun disappeared, the Japanese swordsman Huang Ying arrived to challenge the masters of the Central Plains. At the same time, an organization called "Tianmen" rose to prominence. When Wuming and Huang Ying battled to a point of mutual destruction, Wuming was easily captured by the Tianmen and imprisoned in an ice prison.

The identity of Tianmen Sect's leader, Emperor Shitian, was revealed, leading to a confrontation at Wuhuang Mountain between Fengyun and Wuming. During this battle, Mahamudra was defeated, and Wuming, in order to protect Fengyun and the others' retreat, fought Emperor Shitian, suffering heavy wounds and losing an arm. Wuming then retreated to the Sword Sect for several months to recover from his injuries.

When Duan Lang ingested two Dragon Essences, threatening the martial arts world, Wuming stepped forward to aid him. During a fierce battle between Bu Jingyun and Duan Lang, Wuming, along with Longxiu, Fengwu, and Guihu, unleashed the "Nine Heavens Sword Qi" to defeat Duan Lang, blinding one of his eyes. Finally, on the icy plains, Duan Lang's body, unable to withstand the force of the three Dragon Essences, erupted in flames, and he lunged at the others. Facing Duan Lang's desperate counterattack, Wuming thrust his sword finger, his entire body like a celestial sword, piercing his body and completely destroying Duan Lang.

When Duan Lang died, there was a loud explosion, triggering an avalanche that froze Feng Yun and the others.

Duan Lang, despite being a villain, possesses considerable talent. He comes from a family steeped in martial arts. His father, Duan Shuai, was the foremost swordsman in the martial arts world, succeeding Wuming and Jiansheng, nicknamed the Nanlin Swordmaster. He was hell-bent on dominating the martial arts world and restoring the Duan clan's prestige. By the time Duan Shuai's generation came around, despite his fame within the martial arts world, he was neglected, and his family's fortunes had fallen on hard times. Determined to revive his family fortune, Duan Shuai challenged masters everywhere to hone his skills and restore his reputation. Nie Renwang, a skilled martial artist, rivaled Duan Shuai in both the north and south, earning him the nickname "Northern Drinking Mad Knife." Duan Shuai challenged him, but Nie Renwang, seeking a stable life, repeatedly avoided battle, ultimately leading Yan Ying to abandon him for Pojun. Furious, Nie Renwang later regained consciousness, but to fulfill his old wish, he challenged Duan Shuai again.

Before Lingyun Cave, Duanlang met the older Nie Feng, and the two became friends. A dead slave, imprisoned by a slave, attempted to seize the Snow Drink and Fire Kirin. A dead slave's attack on Nie Renwang failed, but was counterattacked. Bu Jingyun used Duanlang as a hostage to force Duanshuai to hand over the Fire Kirin sword. Fire Kirin dragged Nie Renwang into Lingyun Cave, and Duanshuai pursued. Nie Feng, Duanlang, and Xue Yin fell into the river. Duanlang and Nie Feng were later rescued by Xiongba, the leader of the Tianxiahui. After saving them, Xiongba, at the behest of the Clay Buddha, accepted Nie Feng as his apprentice, while Duanlang became a horse washer.

Xiongba plans to elect the Four Heavenly Kings. Duan Lang continues to be bullied. Heartbroken, Nie Feng forgets Duan Lang's birthday. However, Deyun reminds him, and Feng finally arrives. Feng's encouragement fuels Lang's determination to run for the Fourth Heavenly King. Little does Duan Lang know, the trap set by Qin Ning and Qin Jiao awaits him.

Duan Lang encounters the love of his life, Yu'er, and stands up for her. Yu Sanlang appears, and Duan Lang faints from his anger, only to be rescued by Yu'er. After leaving, Duan Lang stumbles upon the Yaksha Pond, where he is surrounded by 50 assassins dispatched by Qin Ning. The Yaksha Pond unleashes his potential, and Duan Lang's fate is lamented by the Clay Buddha.

After waking up, Duan Lang meets Yu'er and learns of her tragic past. After returning to the Tianxia Association, Xiongba selects the fourth Heavenly King, and Duan Lang arrives. Xiongba orders his three thousand young disciples to take on the Three-Point Divine Finger. After trials, Lu Qing, Lingnan, Shuyu, Tiewu, Qin Jiao, and Duan Lang are shortlisted. Xiongba notices Duan Lang, but Duan Lang, controlled by the Wedding Dress Divine Art, attacks Xiongba. Yaksha Yu Sanlang returns and injures Xiongba. Fengyunshuang combines to stop Yu Sanlang, but is counter-shocked. Fengyunshuanglang restrains Yu Sanlang, who is severely injured by Xiongba but escapes. Duan Lang is severely injured while saving Feng, and is chosen by Xiongba as the fifth candidate for Heavenly King.

After waking up, Duan Lang returned to the stable and discovered Yu Sanlang. He concealed his whereabouts from Qin Shuang and saved him with a Qi-Transforming Heart Pill. After Yu Sanlang woke up, Duan Lang learned his history and the secrets of the Yaksha Pond, and agreed to steal the Iron Corpse Male Silkworm to save Yu'er. This scene was discovered by Qin Ning and his son.

Qin Ning and his son reported the incident, prompting Feng Yunshuang and his followers to rush to Ma Cao. During the search, Yun covered up for Duan Lang and humiliated Qin Ning. Afterward, Lang escaped with Yu Sanlang. Lang then sneaked back to Ma Cao and encountered Bu Jingyun. He then traveled to Yaksha Village to meet Yu'er. To cure Yu'er's eyes, Duan Lang used a clever trick to deceive Nie Feng and steal the Iron Corpse Male Silkworm from the Heavenly Doctor Pavilion.

Upon learning of this, Xiongba erupted in rage. Feng defended Duanlang, taking 300 lashes from Xiongba. Lang then confessed to Feng. Later, Lang was threatened by Xiongba and later learned that Qin Ning and his son had stolen the Iron Corpse Male Silkworm. Duanlang accepted the invitation and went to the Yaksha Pond. Qin Ning forced him into the pond. Duanlang entered the Yaksha Pond and was reborn. Using his "Fire Scale Eclipse Sun," Duanlang instantly defeated Qin Ning and his son, along with 50 assassins. To save Nie Feng and Yu'er, and to prove himself, Duanlang willingly became a demon. After a day and night in the Yaksha Pond, Duanlang's power surged. He went to the Sky Burial Ground to heal Yu Sanlang's wounds and bid farewell to him. He then went to Feng Pavilion to bid farewell to Nie Feng and subdue Feng. For Nie Feng and Yu'er, Duanlang resolved to shoulder the entire responsibility.

At the Sanxun Branch Arena, Duan Lang took full responsibility. His "Fire Eclipse Sun" instantly defeated over a hundred Tianxia disciples, including Wen Chouchou and Qin Shuang, but was ultimately killed instantly by Xiongba. Yu Sanlang shielded Duan Lang from a fatal blow from the Three-Point Divine Finger and severely injured Xiongba with a mutual destruction technique. Duan Lang, with a frantic attack, injured Fengyun and fled the Tianxia Association with Yu Sanlang's body. From then on, Duan Lang embarked on a path of evil.

Duan Lang cured Yu'er's eyes, but in order not to implicate her, Duan Lang resolutely left Yu'er, his lifelong confidante, and went far away to the frontier.

After fleeing the Tianxia Society, Duan Lang allies with Dugu Ming and his allies from Wushuang City. Nie Feng tracks Dugu Ming down and stumbles upon Duan Lang on the river. The old Sword Master discusses eradicating the Tianxia Society with Dugu Ming and his allies. Duan Lang, Dugu Ming, and his allies encircle Bu Jingyun, who is defeated by the Sword Master's "Sword Twenty-One" technique. Duan Lang then traps Bu Jingyun in Lingyun Cave, unintentionally recovering the ancestral Fire Scale Sword.

Shi Wu Zun Dugu Ming and his companions surrounded Nie Feng, leading to a blood-mad attack, targeting Duan Lang. Duan Lang distracted Nie Feng, allowing him to escape the Sword Saint's clutches. Duan Lang ascended to the throne of the Tianxia Association, while the Sword Saint challenged Xiong Ba with his unparalleled sword. Nie Feng and Duan Lang paid tribute to their father at Lingyun Cave, agreeing to meet on the battlefield.

Bu Jingyun and Kong Ci have a secret rendezvous beneath a tree. Duan Lang enters the Tianxia Association to lure Nie Feng, and the battle between Fengyun and Fengyun begins. The Sword Saint challenges Xiong Ba, but Bu Jingyun ultimately destroys his true form, leaving him in vain. Duan Lang, wielding the power of the Fire Scale Sword, joins Dugu Ming and Shi Wuzun in a bloody massacre at the Sanfen Branch School. Qin Shuang holds the flag and confronts Duan Lang. Duan Lang enters Youruo's boudoir and encounters Youruo, impersonating Nie Feng. Youruo cooperates with Duan Lang to help him escape.

After Duan Lang obtains the Fire Kirin Sword, his inner demons intensify. Qin Shuang, Bu Jingyun, Wen Chouchou, Nie Feng, Shi Wuzun, and Dugu Ming secretly meet in Fengxi Village, where Duan Lang secretly informs Xiong Ba. Duan Lang sets a trap to capture the Fire Kirin, but is defeated. To escape, he buries Nie Feng and the Fire Kirin alive. Duan Lang hires a sedan chair to travel to Baijian Villa for the Fire Kirin Sword, encountering the Sword Demon along the way. Later, at Baijian Villa, he is labeled "idiot" by Jian Tan.

Duan Lang and Bu Jingyun both entered the Sword Pond, forcing the Sword Festival to be held early. Bu Jingyun used his Qilin Arm to block Duan Lang's Fire Scale Sword, shattering the Hero Sword. The Sword Demon injured Duan Lang and Jingyun and revealed his plot to use the Sword to sacrifice the Three Poisons. The Sword Demon was blinded by Madam Ao, so Duan Lang abducted the now-blinded Sword Demon and coerced him into teaching him the "Severing Meridian Sword Qi." Jian Chen and Chu Chu encountered the Sword Demon, Duan Lang. Duan Lang's newly developed sword energy defeated Jian Chen, forcing Jian Chen and Chu Chu to hide in a pigpen to avoid pursuit.

Po Jun decisively defeated Wu Ming, and Wu Shen Jue Gong entered the Central Plains. Juexin then began hunting down martial arts masters, including the Sword Demon. Duan Lang was the only one in the martial arts world who managed to escape. Later, Jiao Luosha, the Emperor's son, arrived in the Central Plains, intent on capturing Duan Lang. However, he was outsmarted, and even in a duel of strength, Duan Lang managed to escape. Duan Lang discovered the Frozen God General within an iceberg. The God General praised his aptitude and promised to grant his wish if he was rescued. Duan Lang used the Fire Scale Sword to break through the iceberg and rescue the God General.

Duan Lang learns of Nie Feng's capture of the Dragon Vein. To achieve his ambitions, Duan Lang decides to seize the Dragon Vein, and inadvertently finds Nie Feng's lost Snow Drinking Blade. While on his way to the Dragon Vein, Duan Lang is stopped by Qin Shuang. To escape, Duan Lang kills Qin Shuang. Qin Shuang's death deeply saddens Nie Feng, unleashing his demonic nature.

Duan Lang escapes after seizing the dragon vein. He encounters Duan Shuai, who urges him to give it to Nie Feng for treatment. Duan Lang, however, mocks Duan Shuai for his lack of ambition, forgetting the lesson he'd been taught since childhood about reviving his family, and attacks him. Bu Jingyun arrives to retrieve the dragon vein, but Duan Lang uses it to block Bu Jingyun's fatal attack, destroying it and allowing Duan Lang to escape. After Duan Lang's escape, the divine general commends him for abandoning his former friends in pursuit of power, but criticizes his reliance on external forces for strength as a mistake; true strength lies within oneself. The divine general, impressed by Duan Lang's talent, accepts him as his apprentice, stating that he will not be allowed to leave the mountain until he has mastered 70% of the [Demon Body of Destruction].

Duan Lang received the true teachings of the Divine General, and his martial arts skills improved greatly. He upgraded his Broken Veins Sword Qi to the Blood and Fire Evil Qi, and even became a member of the Heavenly Gate, representing Emperor Shi Tian in unifying the martial arts world. Due to his practice of the divine skills, his hair also turned red.

Huaikong, deceived by Tie Kuangtu, searches for a peerless sword. Duanlang learns of the sword, but despite repeated attempts, Duanlang remains unable to uncover its true nature. Instead, his subordinate, Dongyue Buqun, is killed by Huaikong's brother, Huaimie. Duanlang then seeks leadership of the Monks and Nuns Alliance, inviting the Master of Laughing Buddha to battle Tathagata for the throne. Unfortunately, Tathagata is ultimately defeated by the Young Sword Saint, Long'er. Duanlang uses explosives to destroy Buddha's Hand Peak, forcing the monks and nuns to surrender. However, Huaikong intervenes, leading to the appearance of Nie Feng. In the final showdown with Nie Feng, Duanlang is defeated before even half a move has passed.

During the dragon-slaying battle, the Dragon Essence was split into seven pieces. Duan Lang secured one, but was injured by the divine beast, causing the Dragon Essence to fall into the sea and disappear. It eventually fell into the hands of Jue Xin, who had always eluded him. To obtain the Dragon Essence, Duan Lang aided Po Jun in a surprise attack on Huang Ying. Unfortunately, Po Jun's cunning was more formidable than Duan Lang's, and Duan Lang himself was injured, severely injuring his hamstring. He was then subdued by his subordinate, Nanluan Zhuge, but fortunately, Nie Feng rescued Duan Lang. Nie Feng saved Duan Lang, but was nearly killed by Bu Jingyun, whose inner demons surged. Duan Lang, determined to obtain the Dragon Essence, exploited his precarious position, but Bu Jingyun awoke in time, forcing Duan Lang to flee.

On the way, Fengyun encountered Emperor Shitian and was captured by him. Nie Feng once again came to his rescue, but Duanlang betrayed Nie Feng to obtain the Fire Scale Sword, giving him a chance to seize the sword. With the help of Mu Yingxiong, Fengyun escaped from Emperor Shitian's clutches and encountered Duanlang again. Nie Feng challenged Duanlang to a lesson and even seized the Fire Scale Sword. To save his life, Duanlang shattered the Fire Scale Sword. Nie Feng then gave Duanlang a day to kill him. Duanlang desperately tried to escape, but ultimately failed. Before his death, Duanlang repented of his life's deeds. Nie Feng had no intention of killing Duanlang, so he spared him.

Fengyun discovers Wuming and his companions captured by Tianmen at Wuhuang Mountain. While rescuing the hostages, Fengyun discovers Xu Fu is Emperor Shitian, and a renewed battle ensues. Fengyun is crushed by Emperor Shitian, but Duanlang appears and rescues Fengyun's friends and family. Niefeng believes Duanlang has reformed, but Duanlang persists, poisoning the crowd with cartilage poison and forcing Niefeng to hand over the Dragon Essence. Niefeng, helpless, seeks help from Huangying. Huangying agrees to hand over the Dragon Essence, but both are pursued by Tianhuang, though they manage to escape. After their escape, they attempt to use the Dragon Essence to heal each other's wounds. Huangying knocks Niefeng unconscious and forces him to take the Dragon Essence. Unbeknownst to him, Duanlang has been observing them, and ultimately seizes the Dragon Essence.

After obtaining the first Dragon Essence, Duan Lang spent months integrating it, his power skyrocketing. However, Bu Jingyun also took the Dragon Essence, and the two became evenly matched in power. To defeat Bu Jingyun, Duan Lang rescued Di Shitian, who had been severely injured by Bu Jingyun and his companions. He then seized the opportunity to seize Di Shitian's second Dragon Essence. Di Shitian was gravely injured, but Duan Lang, possessing a wealth of divine energy, ultimately slew him. Duan Lang then took the second Dragon Essence, further increasing his power and becoming invincible. However, after taking the Dragon Essence, Duan Lang, unable to integrate its power, grew dragon scales on his right hand, transforming it into the "Devil's Hand."

Duan Lang, possessing two Dragon Essences, becomes arrogant and kills Chu Chu, Yun Er, Nie Renwang, and Yan Ying, forcing Feng Yun to fight him. Duan Lang rebuilds the Tianxia Association and establishes the Dengtian Dragon Tower, aiming to build a lasting legacy. Before the final battle between Feng Yun and Duan Lang, Duan Lang learns that Bu Jingyun has ordered Po Jun to search for the Dragon Essences. He orders his men to stop them, but they are unsuccessful. Meanwhile, Nie Feng has also mastered the Xuanwu True Art, increasing his strength. Duan Lang faces a duel with them, and the outcome is unpredictable. Furthermore, the Blue Moon Saint Lord learns of Duan Lang's Dragon Essence and sends agents to spy on him, further complicating matters.

At the Tianlong Tower, Huang Ying attacked on Nie Feng's behalf, but Duan Lang defeated Huang Ying with a single blow. Nie Feng saved him, saving him from certain death. Bu Jingyun arrived to confront Duan Lang, who was vastly superior to him. After several rounds, Duan Lang was struck by Bu Jingyun's piercing sword. Unfortunately, Duan Lang, protected by his Dragon Essence, recovered in time with the Image of Resurrection, narrowly escaping the blow. Duan Lang and Bu Jingyun engaged in a fierce battle, but Bu Jingyun, outmatched by his power, ultimately died. Duan Lang, seeking safety, attempted to decapitate him, but was stopped by Nie Feng. Nie Feng challenged Duan Lang with the Ten Directions Invincible Technique. Duan Lang, defeated by his Dragon Essence, ultimately emerged victorious. Following his victory, he was made a disciple of Wen Long, the imperial clan's foremost expert. Duan Lang, a skilled strategist, ultimately escaped with a scheme.

Bu Jingyun's first cycle of the Reverse Heavenly Universe energy activated, leading to a fierce battle with Duan Lang, resulting in a draw. Wuming arrived at that moment and, using his miraculous Nine Heavens Sword Qi, blinded Duan Lang's left eye, but Wuming also suffered heavy damage. Bu Jingyun fought Duan Lang again, but died of exhaustion. The second cycle of the Reverse Heavenly Universe energy activated again, but Duan Lang's left hand was shattered by the blow, prompting him to increase his power and fight again. Despite Bu Jingyun's immense strength, he couldn't sustain it and collapsed again, exhausted. Duan Lang, however, temporarily retreated due to the unbearable heat of the demon's hand.

The Blue Moon Saint Lord seized the opportunity to attack Duan Lang, but Duan Lang's martial arts skills were far superior and he defeated the Blue Moon Saint Lord, but was injured by Xue Xin Nan with a poisonous blue silver snow. At this time, Nie Feng was in pursuit, but Duan Shuai found Duan Lang before him and persuaded him to turn back.

At this moment, Duan Lang finally spoke his heart out: "I have been determined to revive the Duan family since I was young, but unfortunately I was born at the wrong time and met Feng Yun... From the Tianxia Association to joining the martial arts world, no matter how hard I try, the martial arts world only respects and pays attention to Feng Yun. I still can't surpass them... Since I can't become a god who saves the world like Feng Yun, then I will risk my life to become a demon that destroys the world! Even if I am infamous for thousands of years and reviled by the world for thousands of years, I will never become a nobody!"

Duan Lang revealed everything and told his father that he had an heir. He also gave his new martial arts skill, the Divine Breaking Technique, to his father.

Duan Lang then continued northward to a bitterly cold land, where, aided by the cold air, his power increased further. Despite learning the invincible "Ten Directions Killing" move and acquiring ten powerful weapons, Nie Feng was still defeated by Duan Lang, who also suffered a throat injury from the Eagle Eye Sword, nearly killing him. Bu Jingyun then arrived, using the power of the third cycle of the Reverse Heaven and Earth Technique to severely injure Duan Lang, crippling his right arm. Bu Jingyun's third cycle only allowed him to strike three times, two of which he used to defeat Duan Lang, while the remaining power was used to save Nie Feng. Duan Lang, possessing two Dragon Essences, remained undaunted, forcing his power to full strength, transforming into a half-human, half-beast demon. Po Jun arrived, using his Guan Gong to aid Bu Jingyun. At Wu Ming's suggestion, Bu Jingyun infused Duan Lang with Po Jun's Dragon Essence. Duan Lang could not withstand the pressure, and Wu Ming struck him dead, ending his life. His flesh and blood exploded, triggering an avalanche that encased Feng Yun and Feng Yun in ice.

As for the others, Li Weidong wasn't particularly interested. While these individuals possessed exceptional talents, it didn't matter whether they were there or not. What Li Weidong desired most were the four divine beasts of the Wind and Cloud World. While their strength wasn't strong, they were, after all, descendants of divine beasts. If he could replicate their bloodlines, or even purify them, could he restore the splendor of the divine beasts of ancient times, or even prehistoric times?

(End of this chapter)