The God of the Human Realm!

Chapter 111 Cave Abyss Dragon
As Wei Qingfeng fell to the ground, Hong Yuan didn't turn his head and walked straight ahead.

He didn't kill Wei Qingfeng, but the finger strike containing the extraordinary power of the Jade Seed Technique was enough to keep the latter bedridden for a month or two.

After all, Song Yinglong's vision was too limited; the goods he traded were only worth this much.

Well, the Turtle Breathing Feigned Death Technique and the [Penetrating Eye] are worth half a month together, and the remaining month and a half are a gift from him as Song Yinglong's good older brother.

That completes the story of their brotherhood.

Although Wei Qingfeng was severely injured in a single encounter with Hong Yuan, he seemed no different from a small fry who could be easily dealt with.

In fact, his martial arts skills were extremely high. Even if he were to face Song Yinglong, the outcome would depend on the fight.

As a master of the Gang Body technique, Song Yinglong possesses a strong physique and resilient bones, giving him a significant advantage in group battles over Wei Qingfeng. However, in one-on-one combat, the Jade Seed Technique is somewhat effective against Song Yinglong.

Wei Qingfeng was defeated by Hong Yuan simply because Hong Yuan's martial arts were far superior to his own, and Hong Yuan had risen from humble beginnings to become a master of combat.

Let alone a martial artist like Wei Qingfeng who is far inferior to him, it wouldn't be surprising if he encountered an opponent of the same level and it was a matter of life and death in a single encounter.

"Head!"

When the disciples of Zhongyu Sect who had caught up saw this scene, they were both shocked and furious.

Some were terrified and trembling, while others, enraged beyond measure, drew their swords and spurred their horses forward.

The two men who came first rushed in from the left and right, slashing down with their swords. The sword blades tore through the air with a hissing sound, clearly indicating that they were also martial artists at the advanced level.

Hong Yuan didn't even lift his eyelids. His wide sleeves billowed out like flowing clouds. The long swords that were clearly slashing down from the sides were instantly shattered by the sleeves!
A hundred or so fragments scattered everywhere, and two disciples on horseback groaned and immediately fell off their horses.

Hong Yuan was already leisurely sitting on one of the horses. He gently patted the horse's back, turned the horse around, and rode through the group of disciples of the Jade Gate.

The dozens of disciples had recovered from their anger. It was as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over their heads, leaving them feeling cold and stunned, not daring to stop them.

Hong Yuan was not in a hurry to return to Linjiang Prefecture.

Now that we've come to Xingqing Prefecture, we should take a walk around and see the local customs and culture.

Moreover, from Qi Changkong and others, Hong Yuan also learned about several forces that possessed the inheritance of the subtle-level internal force techniques.

Even after acquiring two genuine martial arts manuals, Hong Yuan still did not give up the idea of ​​collecting the Subtle Force Technique.

To the experts of this world, true skill is mysterious and profound, like a celestial art, far surpassing physical strength.

But in Hong Yuan's eyes, there was little difference between the two.

True skill elevates the 'quality' of strength. The method of strength is a technique; the more one acquires, the more unpredictable the changes in the 'Six Void Strengths' will become.

'However, I didn't expect that true skill would also improve one's physical constitution...'

With a thought, rows of small, dark characters floated before Hong Yuan's eyes.

【Master of Blessed Land (Gray) - Sixth Step on the Stage: Hong Yuan (18)】

[Body Constitution: 8/100]

Comprehension: 9/100

[Talent: Qi flows through the entire body, and vision is clear and penetrating]

[Martial Arts Skill: Six Void Force]

The personal information form remains unchanged.

However, Hong Yuan had a keen sense of his own body and could clearly perceive that his physical constitution had indeed improved slightly with the progress of the Jade Planting Technique.

'The Jade Planting Technique involves refining internal energy into the liver and blood. In this process, perhaps not only is the internal energy transformed into a unique power, but the liver and blood are also strengthened.'

'Hmm, next I'll master the 'Soul-Swaying Bell' and test it out.'

With a thought in mind, Hong Yuan spurred his horse and rode at a leisurely pace. Since he was not in a hurry to travel, he naturally cultivated along the way while enjoying the scenery, having a great time.

The words are divided into two parts.

North of Xingqing Prefecture, at the foot of the vast mountains, a small tributary of the Jade Belt River meanders through.

Along the riverbank, there is a village of several hundred people, half of whom are fishermen. Although they are often oppressed by tax collectors and wealthy families, they can still make a living.

Just a few days ago, a group of fierce-looking men stormed in, completely shattering the peace of the village.

The group consisted of about seventy or eighty people, led by a middle-aged man in fine clothes. The rest were dressed as guards, wearing leather armor and fully armed, each one fierce and capable.

Upon entering the village, the middle-aged man in brocade immediately ordered the village's strong men to search for anything, especially caves, underground pits, and pools, forcing them to enter them.

Every day, accidents happen, and people die on the spot. The villagers live in fear, but dare not resist under the threat of steel knives.

At the entrance of the village, on a flat piece of land, a huge camp was set up.

The tent was warm as spring, with the fire in the stove spreading warmth.

A middle-aged man with fair skin and excellent maintenance sat comfortably in a chair covered with a fur coat, poured himself a glass of freshly warmed wine, and took a sip with relish.

Immediately, he frowned, spat out the wine, and took a white handkerchief to wipe the corner of his mouth.

"What lousy wine..."

The middle-aged man cursed, then turned his gaze to a small table beside him.

On top of it was a cage covered with a black cloth, and only the occasional buzzing sound coming from inside could be heard.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside the tent, and then a guard captain wearing special leather armor stepped in. Without even bowing, his face lit up with joy: "Sir, we've found it!"

"what?"

The middle-aged man leaped up from the large chair, grabbed the head guard's arm, and asked in surprise and delight, "Are you serious?"

"How dare I deceive you, sir! Please take a look!" As he spoke, the head guard carefully took something out of his pocket and presented it to the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man stared intently and saw a piece of scale-like armor, grayish-brown in color, about the size of a child's palm.

He took it in his hand, his face beaming with even greater joy, and he laughed loudly, "Good, all my waiting these past few days wasn't in vain! Where did you find it? Let's go!"

This middle-aged man named Xie Kun was a powerful steward of the Xie family of Jiangling, and was deeply trusted by Xie Lingjun, the most renowned young talent of the Xie family, who was known as the "treasure tree of the Xie family".

The reason I didn't enjoy the comforts of the capital city but instead came to this remote and impoverished place is to accomplish a great task for Xie Lingjun.

With joy still on his face, Xie Kun grabbed the black cage and strode out of the tent.

Wow!
Immediately, more than twenty guards, fully armed with swords and spears, gathered around and, led by their leader, hurried towards a certain direction in the mountains.

"Hmm? How did the Xie family of Jiangling end up here?"

Xie Kun and his group were in a hurry, but they did not notice that two figures were hiding in the weeds not far from the camp, staring intently at their backs.

The two figures, one with a bushy beard and bronze skin, and the other with a fat figure and a smiling face, were Yang Erhu and Yang Jinbao.

After bidding farewell to Hong Yuan that day, the two entered Xingqing Prefecture. Initially, they were somewhat worried about Hong Yuan, but as news kept coming in, they were completely stunned and numb.

He single-handedly killed dozens of ambushers with a single shot, and in the Battle of Shuanglong Gorge, he killed two masters, Lei Meng and Han Dingtian, in one battle, and suppressed the Cao Gang with his own body.

Then, he single-handedly stormed the prefectural city, defeated two thousand soldiers, and divided Linjiang Prefecture with Song Yinglong of Wohuzhuang.

From "Peerless and Unrivaled, A Stunning Spear" to "Master of the Divine Prison Spear, Dragon King of the Sea".

numb!

Yang Erhu and Yang Jinbao felt like they were listening to some kind of ancient book or story. Was this really the same Hong Yuan they knew?
Even Yang Erhu, who had witnessed Hong Yuan's prowess at Lanyue Garden, found it unbelievable.

While the two were amazed, they never considered returning to Linjiang Prefecture to seek refuge under Hong Yuan's command, as it wasn't a matter of disgracing their teacher...

Okay, Yang Jinbao doesn't care, but Yang Erhu at least has some self-respect.

The main reason was that revisiting familiar places reminded the two of their youth and middle age, and it rekindled their desire to travel there again.

Therefore, during this period, the two traveled around Linjiang Prefecture, and even Yang Jinbao's round figure became thinner. Although he still looked very fat, when he took off his clothes, his body was full of bulging muscles.

Unexpectedly, while wandering around here today, they discovered such a group of strong guards. The two hid in the shadows and gradually figured out their identities from the color of their clothes, their accessories, the style of their weapons, and their conversation.

The Xie family of Jiangling!

One of the eight most famous families in the world, a top-tier aristocratic family in the era.

The fact that such a force would appear in a small mountain village immediately piqued the interest of the two men.

"Hey! Er Gouzi, want to go see what the Xie family is up to?" Yang Jinbao lowered his voice and chuckled.

Yang Erhu didn't say anything, but took out a piece of black cloth from his pocket and tore it in two with a 'rip'.

One piece was tossed to Yang Jinbao, while the other was quickly used to cover his face and tied tightly.

Yang Erhu demonstrated his attitude through his actions.

In the past, Yang Erhu might have had some concerns, fearing that if he and the others died, the Fuhu Sect would truly lose its lineage.

just now……

He was an incredibly audacious person to begin with, so what if he was from the Xie family of Jiangling? He was just touching them to see what was going on, not actually going to make a move.

Moreover, even if they were to take action, Yang Erhu might not be afraid of them.

With a thought, Yang Erhu touched his wrist, and a white ribbon snaked out, hissing as it gently touched his palm, appearing somewhat intimate.

His disciple was so outstanding that Yang Erhu felt he had wasted his life. However, his vital energy was waning, making it extremely difficult for him to further improve his martial arts. In the end, he couldn't resist and began to practice the strange technique described in "Miscellaneous Records of the Unofficial History of the Sea".

'Flying over the grass'!
The two brothers quickly covered their faces and then disappeared into the undergrowth and trees. Their movements were as nimble as snakes, and their bodies barely made a sound when they touched the branches and leaves.

Before long, they quietly caught up with Xie Kun and his group.

The group walked into the mountains, and after traveling for about ten miles, they came to a mountain valley where a waterfall cascaded down from a cliff several tens of feet high, crashing onto the ground and overflowing the deep pool in front of them.

Yang Erhu and Yang Jinbao, hiding in the shadows, observed that there were dozens of guards in leather armor surrounding the pool, each with a serious expression.

Besides these guards, there were also dozens of dark-skinned villagers, all of whom looked uneasy and fearful.

"Is this where it is?"

Xie Kun stepped forward carrying the black cage, stared at the pool, observed for a moment, and then suddenly lifted the black cloth covering it, revealing a specially made copper cage.

Buzz!

Inside the cage were a dozen or so cricket-like insects, dark golden in color and about the size of walnuts.

As soon as they approached the pool, the caged creatures became restless, flapping their wings and darting around the cage, making bell-like noises, as if they sensed some terrible threat.

Xie Kun's smile widened upon seeing this.

"The 'Golden Bell Bug' has reacted! That beast is indeed here, all prepared!"

The head guard couldn't help but ask, "Sir, that Cave Abyss Dragon is enormous, would it really like such a small insect?"

Perhaps because he was in a good mood, Xie Kun was not angry. Instead, he replied, "What do you know? Although this golden bell worm is small, it is an unparalleled delicacy for the Cave Abyss Dragon, just like you couldn't resist the little crabapple at 'Welcoming Spring Pavilion,' understand?"

He smiled and said, "It's just as well that the Xie family is blessed with good fortune. Humph! The people in this poor mountain village don't know what's good for them. They caught the 'Golden Bell Worm' and put it on the market to sell, and it just so happened that my Xie family saw it... Where there are Golden Bell Worms, it doesn't necessarily mean that there are Cave Abyss Dragons, but the chances are definitely higher."

As they were talking, Xie Kun placed the copper cage on a conspicuous boulder by the pool, about seven or eight zhang away from the water.

He then retreated swiftly and ordered the head of the guards, "Everyone get ready. Is the iron net formation arranged?"

The head guard nodded: "Don't worry, sir, everything is in order. Besides the iron net formation, the 'Soul-Stabilizing Incense' is also ready."

Xie Kun waved his hand: "Alright, use the Soul-Stabilizing Incense to weaken the ferocity of that alligator dragon, then trap it with the Iron Net Formation. It would be best if we could capture it alive, but if we can't capture it alive, we must at least kill it."

"But be careful not to damage the alligator's sac, as it is one of the most important materials on the alligator."

"Yes!"

With everything arranged, Xie's guards immediately sprang into action.

The chirping of the bell crickets gradually became sharp and piercing, and even the roar of the waterfall could not drown it out.

Time passed slowly, but Xie Kun and the others were very patient. Suddenly, a wave surged in the deep pool, and a ferocious head covered with rock-gray scales emerged from the water.

A pair of chilling vertical pupils locked onto the bronze cage on the shore. Then, with a roar, as if she had encountered Tang Sanzang, the female demon suddenly leaped out of the water and rushed straight towards the shore.

Once it surfaced, it became clear that the monster was over two zhang long, resembling a lizard or a giant crocodile, with a broad head and an astonishingly wide mouth. The most striking feature was a huge, bright yellow sac in its throat.

Despite its enormous size, it was incredibly fast, appearing almost instantly to be beside the massive rock, when a cold shout was heard.

"Do it!"

At Xie Kun's command, a dozen flaming arrows whistled and shot straight at the monster. Immediately afterward, dozens of steel cables flew out from all directions, weaving into a large net that gleamed with a cold light, instantly enveloping the monster.

Roar!
The arrows struck the monster's scales, instantly exploding into sparks, but one or two also pierced the gaps in the armor plates, causing it to roar furiously. Then, the sac in the monster's throat vibrated, and a deep sound resounded.

The loud thud, like a muffled thunderclap, made the villagers dizzy and stagger. However, the Xie family members were all elites. Although they were frowning and feeling unwell, they still managed to endure it.

One by one, they leaped up, weaving the iron chains into a net. The strong men exerted their strength to trap the monster within. Although it struggled frantically, its tail whipping and shattering the rocks on the shore, it still could not escape.

"it is good!"

Xie Kun was overjoyed, realizing that the Cave Dragon was trapped. He then turned his gaze to the dozens of villagers nearby.

'This alligator dragon is related to Young Master Lingjun's cultivation. Although the Xie family of Jiangling doesn't mind trouble, it's best not to expose it if possible.'

He nodded to the dozen or so archers who hadn't joined the siege of the alligator dragon, and then gestured towards the villagers.

(End of this chapter)