My martial arts have no bottlenecks.

Chapter 137 Slaying True Qi

Liang Cheng put away the jade box and disappeared into the vast ancient forest once again.

The spiritual energy within the secret realm was so dense that it almost materialized, and every breath felt like inhaling and exhaling spiritual liquid.

He activated the "Breaking Waves Technique," and his internal energy surged like a tide, forming a subtle resonance with the spiritual energy outside.

"One day of cultivation here is probably equivalent to three days of hard work outside."

Liang Cheng pondered to himself without stopping.

The matter that Elder Huang had instructed him to confirm as soon as possible. He looked up into the depths of the secret realm, where a faint glow of light swirled, and the atmosphere was obscure and difficult to discern.

After traveling for about half an hour, they heard the sounds of fierce fighting and the roars of monsters ahead, interspersed with the clear sound of swords clashing.

Liang Cheng concealed his aura and quietly approached.

In a forest clearing, a familiar white figure was engaged in a fierce battle with three Crimson Flame Leopards, their bodies entirely red and covered in bony spurs.

His swordsmanship was fierce, and his sword aura was icy cold.

It was Xiao Qingxue.

However, her situation was not good at the moment.

The three Crimson Flame Leopards were all fourth-tier ferocious beasts, incredibly fast, with their claws and teeth imbued with the power of flames, attacking from three directions.

Xiao Qingxue had a charred claw mark on her left shoulder, and her white clothes were soaked with blood. She was clearly injured and in critical condition.

She gritted her teeth and swung her sword, the blade flashing like snow, forcing back one of the charging Crimson Flame Leopards. But another one attacked from the side, its bloody jaws aimed directly at her waist!

Xiao Qingxue barely managed to twist her body and turn back to defend with her longsword. The sword blade collided with the sharp claws, her true essence erupted, and sparks flew.

"clang!"

A tremendous force struck her, causing a sharp pain in her already injured left shoulder. She staggered backward, trying her best to protect her vulnerable area.

The third Crimson Leopard seized the opportunity and pounced from mid-air, its fiery claws aimed straight for her head!

Xiao Qingxue's pupils contracted, but it was too late to return the sword. She could only raise her arm to block, feeling a sense of despair.

Right now!

A figure appeared in front of her like a ghost.

Liang Cheng reached out with his left hand, his five fingers like hooks, and precisely gripped the Crimson Flame Leopard's jaw. He unleashed his powerful true energy, forcefully suppressing the Crimson Flame Leopard's attack!

The Crimson Flame Leopard struggled frantically, its claws tearing at Liang Cheng's arm, but it only managed to scatter sparks on the dark golden protective shield of Liang Cheng's Hunyuan Gang Body.

Liang Cheng remained expressionless, drawing his sword with his right hand.

The blade flashed like cold lightning across the sky.

【Broken Mountain, Broken Waves】

"puff!"

The blade grazed the Crimson Flame Leopard's neck, and its massive head flew into the air, gushing hot blood like a fountain.

The headless corpse crashed to the ground.

Seeing this, the other two Crimson Flame Leopards let out terrified roars and tried to turn and run away, but how could Xiao Qingxue let them escape at this time?

Moreover, Liang Cheng took a step forward, his body moving like a dragon, instantly leaping out and arriving first with a slash!

"Sizzle"

The body of a Crimson Flame Leopard was split in two from its spine.

Almost simultaneously, he pointed his left hand together, and a condensed azure true essence shot out from his fingertip, like an arrow, directly piercing through the head of the last Crimson Flame Leopard.

[Mysterious Yin Sword Technique - Penetrating Bone]

From the moment Liang Cheng appeared until he killed the three fourth-tier ferocious beasts, only five breaths had passed.

Xiao Qingxue stood there, stunned, watching Liang Cheng sheath his sword, a complex expression flashing in her eyes.

Is the difference really that big?

She took a deep breath, suppressing her injuries, and bowed with her sword in hand: "Thank you for saving me, Senior Brother Liang."

Liang Cheng turned to look at her, his gaze sweeping over the wound on her shoulder: "How is the injury?"

"It's just a superficial wound, nothing serious."

Xiao Qingxue shook her head, her face pale. "I was ambushed by a Crimson Flame Leopard just now. I was caught off guard and missed the opportunity."

Liang Cheng took out a jade bottle from his pocket and tossed it to her: "Take the Rejuvenation Pill to heal your injuries."

Xiao Qingxue took it without any pretense, poured out one pill and swallowed it. She then sat cross-legged and regulated her breathing for a moment, and her face regained some color.

"Thank you, senior brother."

"I became separated from my fellow disciples after entering the secret realm. I wonder if you, senior brother, have also become separated?"

Liang Cheng nodded.

At this moment, Xiao Qingxue sheathed her sword. "I originally wanted to explore the surroundings first, but I didn't expect that there would be so many ferocious beasts in the secret realm that it would be difficult to deal with them."

She paused, then looked at Liang Cheng: "Senior Brother Liang, may we come together?"

"Um."

Liang Cheng nodded. "This place is dangerous, and I'm afraid I can't handle it alone. If Junior Sister Xiao doesn't mind, you can come with me for the time being."

A hint of gratitude flashed in Xiao Qingxue's eyes, and she nodded, "Then I'll trouble you, Senior Brother."

She took something out of her bosom: "I found this in the den of the Crimson Flame Leopard that attacked me just now. Consider it a token of my gratitude."

He held a thumb-sized, pure white jade stone in his palm. Inside the jade stone, it seemed as if clouds and mist were flowing, radiating a gentle spiritual energy.

"Nourishing Jade?"

Liang Cheng raised an eyebrow; he had seen information about the Nourishing Spirit Jade in the main library of the hospital.

This item has the effect of nourishing the spirit, purifying the mind, and enlightening the wisdom. It is of great benefit to cultivating techniques and comprehending martial arts skills, and is extremely precious in the outside world.

Indeed, there were many opportunities within the secret realm.

"Exactly."

Xiao Qingxue handed over the Nourishing Spirit Jade, saying, "Please accept it, Senior Brother."

Liang Cheng glanced at her and took the jade: "Then I'll accept it. You're injured, so stay close to me."

"it is good."

Liang Cheng removed the demon cores of the three Crimson Flame Leopards, and then the two of them, one in front of the other, advanced deeper into the secret realm.

The Nourishing Jade felt warm and smooth to the touch. Liang Cheng carefully put it close to his body and immediately felt his mind become much clearer, and his perception of the surrounding environment became more acute.

"It was an unexpected bonus."

During their journey, they encountered several more waves of monsters, all of which were at the fourth level.

Liang Cheng's attack was swift and decisive, while Xiao Qingxue provided support from the side. Their swords flashed with icy light, and the two had worked together quite well since the sea monster tide, making them highly efficient.

The demon cores are temporarily kept by Liang Cheng.

Xiao Qingxue watched Liang Cheng casually kill a fourth-tier demonic beast from behind, and was secretly shocked.

It has only been a few months since we parted ways in Bibo City, yet Senior Brother Liang's strength has improved so much. The defense and power he displayed when he killed the Crimson Flame Leopard just now are probably no less than those of an ordinary True Qi Realm cultivator.

"Senior Brother Liang, which direction should we go next?"

Xiao Qingxue asked.

After a moment's thought, Liang Cheng raised his hand and pointed deeper into the area: "Over there, at the center of the secret realm."

He didn't elaborate on what Elder Huang had said about the grave, and Xiao Qingxue wisely refrained from asking further questions.

As you go deeper, the terrain gradually rises.

A stone forest appeared ahead, with jagged rocks pointing to the sky like swords and halberds. Mist swirled among the stones, and faint fluctuations of formations could be heard.

"A natural maze?"

Xiao Qingxue observed intently.

"Um."

Liang Cheng took out the Nourishing Spirit Jade and held it in his hand. The clear light emitted by the jade made his mind clear. "Follow me, and don't make a mistake."

The two of them rushed into the stone forest, one after the other.

Upon entering, the surrounding scenery changes abruptly.

The mist surged, and the stone pillars seemed to come alive, constantly shifting their positions and blocking the way.

Liang Cheng, relying on the spiritual connection enhanced by the Nourishing Spirit Jade, led the way.

Xiao Qingxue followed closely behind, her steps light and precise, landing precisely where Liang Cheng had walked.

After walking forward for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the view suddenly opened up before us.

At the end of the stone forest, there was actually a medicinal herb garden!

The herb garden was small, only about an acre in size, but the medicinal herbs growing there caught Liang Cheng's eye.

"Red Sun Flower, Seven Star Grass, Dragon Pattern Ginseng — all are over a hundred years old."

What caught his attention even more was a strange herb in the center of the herb garden, with leaves as purple and gold as dragon scales.

The grass grows three feet tall, with a purple fruit the size of a pigeon's egg at its top. The fruit has naturally formed cloud-like patterns on its skin and emits an enticing fragrance.

"Purple Cloud Dragon Pattern Fruit!"

Xiao Qingxue clearly recognized the item as well, and her eyes lit up at the same time.

This is an extremely rare spiritual fruit of heaven and earth, with the miraculous effects of cleansing the marrow and strengthening the blood and qi, making it a treasure for body-refining martial artists.

If Liang Cheng can consume this fruit, his Hunyuan Gang Body will surely advance to another level!

However, Liang Cheng did not rush forward.

The herb garden is protected by an array, and a spiritual object like the Purple Cloud Dragon Pattern Fruit must be guarded by a powerful demon beast.

Moreover, this is a secret realm.

Sure enough, just as Liang Cheng and Xiao Qingxue approached the edge of the herb garden, the ground suddenly shook!

"Ho--!"

A roar like a muffled thunderclap exploded, the soil and rocks beside the herb garden burst open, and a huge creature burst out of the ground!

It was a giant python covered in yellowish-brown scales, over ten zhang long, with a waist as thick as a water bucket, a single spiral horn on its head, and scarlet vertical pupils that were fixed on Liang Cheng.

A late-stage fifth-tier demonic beast, the Earth-Armored Horned Python!

It is an even more formidable opponent than the rock-armored thorn turtles encountered during the previous sea monster tide.

"Junior Sister Xiao, attack its weak point, I'll hold it off from the front!"

Liang Cheng quickly devised a tactic.

"clear!"

Without any hesitation, Xiao Qingxue gracefully retreated several feet, her long sword pointing diagonally, and a chilling aura gathered around her.

At this moment, the giant python opened its mouth and spewed out a foul-smelling, yellowish-brown venomous mist, which instantly withered and decayed the vegetation in its wake.

Instead of retreating, Liang Cheng advanced, his protective aura expanding to isolate the poisonous mist, while simultaneously charging forward to actively attract Ju's attention!

The poisonous mist corroded the protective barrier, making a hissing sound. The barrier's light dimmed slightly, but it remained stable.

"At the late stage of the fifth rank, the poisonous mist can actually corrode the protective barrier."

Liang Cheng quickly made a judgment in his mind, and fighting spirit ignited in his eyes.

Seeing that the poisonous mist had no effect, the Earth Armored Python immediately swept its massive tail with tremendous force, directly smashing towards Liang Cheng!

Liang Cheng neither dodged nor evaded, his true essence surging within him, his Hunyuan Gang Body pushed to its limit, his dark golden aura solid as armor.

"boom--!"

The python's tail slammed solidly into the protective barrier!

The protective barrier trembled violently, and ripples spread wildly. The ground beneath Liang Cheng's feet cracked inch by inch and sank three feet, but his figure remained as steady as a mountain, without taking a single step back!

Just as the giant python's old strength was exhausted and its new strength had not yet arisen, a "Frosty Sword Qi!" appeared.

Xiao Qingxue shouted, and her sword light flashed like snow. A condensed, icy sword aura pierced through the air and accurately struck a scale on the giant python's seven-inch spot!

"clang!"

The sword energy exploded, and frost spread. Although the scales were not broken, they were frozen and became brittle, greatly reducing their defense.

"good!"

Seeing this, Liang Cheng praised him and seized the opportunity, drawing his sword with a clang!

【Severing Mountain Blade - Severing the Mountain】

【Severing Waves Technique - Nine Layers of Layered Waves】

As the blade flashed, true energy surged like the ocean tide, wave after wave!

The first strike landed on the frost-covered scales, sparks flew, and cracks appeared.

The second cut was even more powerful, and the crack widened.

The giant python, in pain, twisted its body wildly, and its single horn gathered yellow light, shooting a condensed earth element energy towards Xiao Qingxue!

"Be careful!"

Liang Cheng flashed forward, blocking Xiao Qingxue's path, his protective aura withstanding the impact of the qi.

"Bang!"

As the protective energy exploded, Liang Cheng's figure swayed, and the light of the protective energy shield dimmed even further.

Xiao Qingxue's face paled slightly, but her sword continued its momentum, unleashing several more frost-like sword energies that targeted the giant python's eyes, mouth, and nose, forcing it to shake its head repeatedly and leaving it no time to attack Liang Cheng with full force.

The two gradually improved their teamwork.

Liang Cheng launched the main attack, each strike ruthless and vicious, targeting vital points; Xiao Qingxue provided support, each strike cunning and disruptive.

The third cut, the fourth cut —

The sword strikes were continuous, each strike precisely hitting the same spot!

The earth-armored python finally realized the deadly danger and frantically rolled around, trying to shake off Liang Cheng.

A cold glint flashed in Liang Cheng's eyes. He unleashed the full power of the Dragon Step, his figure as ghostly as he pressed himself against the python's body, gripping his sword with both hands and raising it high above his head.

【Broken Peak - Sheer Cliff】

Cut through everything, unstoppable!

Seeing this, Xiao Qingxue changed her sword stance again, fully activating her true essence, and several condensed ice cones materialized out of thin air and shot towards the giant python's eyes!

"roar!"

The giant python instinctively closed its eyes, the ice spikes exploded, and a chilling aura spread.

At that very moment—

The blade flashed!

Silently.

Time seemed to stand still for a moment.

The next moment, the massive body of the Earth Armored Horned Python was neatly severed at the seven-inch mark!

Blood gushed out like a waterfall, and the upper half of the giant python crashed to the ground, while the lower half continued to writhe wildly, carving a deep trench in the ground.

Liang Cheng sheathed his sword, slightly out of breath.

Xiao Qingxue also breathed a sigh of relief, her forehead beaded with sweat.

The full force of her Frost Sword Qi had taken a toll on her.

"A late-stage fifth-tier demonic beast, indeed powerful."

Xiao Qingxue almost rolled her eyes when she heard this.

Your defense is astonishing, comparable to a humanoid beast. How dare you say such a thing?

After a moment of rest, Liang Cheng walked to the python's corpse, cut open its skull, and took out an earth-yellow demon core. The energy inside the demon core was vast and profound, far exceeding that of a fourth-order demon core.

He then removed the valuable parts, such as the python's gall and horn, before turning to Xiao Qingxue: "Junior Sister Xiao, I'm so grateful to you for holding them back just now."

"The key is for Senior Brother Liang to focus on the main attack."

Xiao Qingxue shook her head, her gaze falling on the demon core. "This should belong to Senior Brother."

"Please accept the python gall and the unicorn horn."

Liang Cheng handed over the two items, saying, "They should be helpful for cultivating the Ice Cold Technique."

Xiao Qingxue hesitated for a moment, then accepted the gift: "Thank you, Senior Brother."

The two then headed towards the herb garden.

Liang Cheng carefully dug out the Purple Cloud Dragon Pattern Fruit along with its roots and sealed it in a jade box.

Most of the other medicinal herbs were also harvested, leaving only some seedlings.

He handed several of the spiritual herbs suitable for the cold attribute to Xiao Qingxue: "These are suitable for you."

Xiao Qingxue did not refuse, and after accepting it, she said softly, "I have benefited greatly from traveling with my senior brother."

Liang Cheng smiled and was about to speak when he suddenly felt something and looked up at the entrance to the herb garden.

At the entrance, five figures were already standing there.

The leader was a young man in brocade robes, about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, with a handsome face and a hint of arrogance in his eyes.

Behind him stood four guards with imposing auras, all at the late stage of the True Essence Realm, who were faintly forming a battle formation.

The young man in brocade robes glanced over the herb garden, his gaze lingering for a moment on the jade box containing the Purple Cloud Dragon Pattern Fruit, a glint of greed flashing in his eyes.

"lay down."

He spoke, his voice calm, yet carrying an undeniable air of command.

Liang Cheng's eyes turned slightly cold as he slowly stood up: "Who are you?"

"Red Cloud Island, Situ Ming."

The young man in brocade robes stood with his hands behind his back, speaking arrogantly, "Judging from your killing of the Earth Armored Horned Python just now, your strength is not bad. Hand over the Purple Cloud Dragon Pattern Fruit and the demon core, and this young master may spare your lives."

Xiao Qingxue's expression changed, and she whispered, "Senior Brother Liang, the Situ family of Chixiao Island is a famous thousand-year-old family in the Four Islands Alliance. This person should be the young master of the Situ family in this generation, and it is rumored that he has already stepped into the True Qi Realm —"

Liang Cheng nodded slightly, his expression unchanged.

Seeing that Liang Cheng did not respond immediately, Situ Ming frowned: "What, do I need to repeat myself?"

A guard behind him stepped forward and shouted sternly, "Before the young master, why haven't you quickly offered up the treasure? Don't make a mistake!"

Liang Cheng suddenly laughed.

He put the jade box into his pocket and looked at Situ Ming: "Young Master Situ, this Purple Cloud Dragon Pattern Fruit is what we two worked hard to obtain. If you want it, you may come and take it yourself."

A cold glint flashed in Situ Ming's eyes: "You're courting death."

His four guards stepped forward simultaneously, unleashing their true energy to form an encirclement.

"Take them down, but leave no survivors."

Situ Ming said calmly, "I want to see what the disciples of the main academy are capable of."

The four guards responded to the call, two rushing towards Liang Cheng and two attacking Xiao Qingxue.

The two attackers who targeted Liang Cheng were both at the peak of the late True Yuan Realm. One wielded a sword with sharp and fierce blade energy, while the other used claws with sinister and ruthless claw attacks.

The two worked together seamlessly, blocking Liang Cheng's escape route from the left and right.

Liang Cheng advanced instead of retreating!

He suddenly lunged forward, passing directly through the gap between the two attackers. His left hand, with its five fingers like hooks, gripped the wrist of the sword-wielding guard, and his true energy erupted!

"Snap!"

The sound of wrist bones shattering rang out, and the long sword slipped from his hand.

At the same time, Liang Cheng threw out his right fist, combining the Wild Bull Force with the Broken Wave True Essence, and the fist energy surged like a raging tide!

"Bang!"

The clawed guard's chest collapsed, sending him flying backward, crashing through several stone pillars, and collapsing to the ground, spitting blood.

In the blink of an eye, both were seriously injured!

The other two guards who were attacking Xiao Qingxue were shocked to see this and their attack faltered.

Xiao Qingxue seized the opportunity, her sword flashing like snow, and her frost-like sword energy suddenly erupted, forcing the two back.

Situ Ming's expression changed.

He had thought that Liang Cheng would be exhausted after his fierce battle with the Earth Armored Python, but he did not expect that the man's strength was still so formidable.

"I underestimated you."

Situ Ming took a step forward, and his True Qi Realm aura erupted!

A pale golden aura swirled around him, his imposing presence as imposing as a mountain.

He made a grasping motion with his right hand, and a crimson-gold spear appeared in his hand, its blade engraved with dragon patterns and radiating a fiery aura.

Liang Cheng's expression turned serious.

True Qi Realm.

However, he felt no fear; on the contrary, his fighting spirit soared.

Perfect, I'll use you to test my current limits!

"Junior Sister Xiao, you deal with the remaining two. I'll handle this one."

"Alright, Senior Brother Liang, be careful."

Situ Ming pointed his spear, the tip gleaming crimson: "To die under my Crimson Dragon Spear is your honor."

Before he finished speaking, he had already moved!

The Crimson Dragon Spear emerged like a venomous dragon from its lair, its spear energy condensed to a tangible form, tearing through the air and piercing straight for Liang Cheng's throat!

Fast! Ruthless! Accurate!

Liang Cheng neither dodged nor avoided, but drew his sword first, the blade slashing diagonally, precisely striking the side of the spear tip.

"clang--!"

The clang of metal on metal exploded, and shockwaves surged.

Liang Cheng swayed slightly, the ground beneath his feet cracked, but he did not retreat a single step!

A look of surprise flashed across Situ Ming's eyes.

Although he didn't use his full strength in this shot, he still used seven-tenths of his power. An ordinary True Yuan Realm cultivator would not be able to withstand it. This person actually managed to withstand this shot head-on.

"That's interesting."

His spear stance changed, and the Crimson Dragon Spear transformed into countless spear shadows, like a torrential downpour, completely enveloping Liang Cheng.

Each shot contained scorching fire elemental energy; even before the shot arrived, a wave of heat would already be hitting you.

Liang Cheng used the Dragon Step technique, his figure weaving through the shadows of spears, his blade flashing intermittently, deflecting each thrust of spear energy.

The blade flashed like a wall, making the place as solid as a fortress.

Situ Mingjiu was getting impatient as he couldn't break through the defenses.

He, the young master of the Situ family, with the cultivation of True Qi Realm, couldn't even defeat a True Yuan Realm cultivator?

"Crimson Dragon Break!"

He let out a low shout, and the Crimson Dragon Spear's crimson light surged, with a phantom of a dragon appearing on the spear. He thrust out the spear like a dragon emerging from the sea, its power astonishing!

This shot was fired with all my might!

A glint flashed in Liang Cheng's eyes, and instead of retreating, he advanced!

He pushed his Hunyuan Gang Body to its limit, and the dark golden Gang Shield solidified like armor. He gripped the sword with both hands, and the nine True Yuan Light Orbs in his body trembled simultaneously. The Duanlang True Yuan surged like a raging tide!

【Broken Mountain, Broken River】

The flashes of blades and the gleam of spears clashed violently!

"boom!!!"

A terrifying burst of energy exploded outwards, shattering the stone pillars at the edge of the herb garden and creating a crater several feet deep in the ground.

Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, two figures were sent flying backwards.

Liang Cheng landed, staggering back seven steps, each step leaving a deep crater in the ground. A trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth. His protective aura flickered, but ultimately remained intact.

Situ Ming took ten steps back, his right arm holding the gun trembling slightly, his thumb split open, and blood dripping down the gun barrel.

His gaze toward Liang Cheng was filled with horror.

His full-force attack was actually met by a True Yuan Realm cultivator, who even gained a slight advantage?

"impossible!"

Situ Ming roared and thrust his spear forward again, his momentum growing even more frenzied.

However, Liang Cheng had already ascertained his strength.

However, having just entered the True Qi Realm, his Qi was weak and unstable. Although his spear technique was superb, he clearly lacked experience in life-or-death combat.

Compared to someone like myself who fought my way out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood, they are far inferior.

Liang Cheng took a deep breath, suppressing the churning blood in his chest.

The swords clashed again in a fierce battle.

This time, he stopped playing defense.

The flashing blades were like a surging tide, one wave higher than the next!

The combination of the [Severing Waves Technique - Nine Layers of Overlapping Waves] and the [Severing Mountain Blade] makes each strike as heavy as a mountain, yet as fast as lightning.

Situ Ming's spear technique was suppressed, and he retreated repeatedly.

The more he fought, the more alarmed he became. His opponent's swordsmanship seemed capable of cutting through everything, and his spear energy was weakened every time it clashed with it.

What's even more frightening is that the opponent's defense is ridiculously strong.

Despite his repeated thrusts of spear energy at the opponent's protective shield, he was unable to break through it!

"Young Master, be careful!"

Seeing Situ Ming in grave danger, a guard rushed over to his rescue without hesitation.

Liang Cheng didn't turn his head, but pointed with his left hand.

[Mysterious Yin Sword Technique - Penetrating Bone]

The azure true energy shot out like an arrow, piercing through the guard's brow.

The guard froze, then collapsed to the ground with a thud.

Situ Ming's pupils contracted sharply, and he was thrown into a state of mental confusion.

At that very moment—

A cold glint flashed in Liang Cheng's eyes. He unleashed the full power of the Dragon Step, his figure closing in like a ghost, raising his blade high above his head.

【Broken Peak - Sheer Cliff】

This strike embodied all his energy and spirit.

The blade flashed, silently.

Situ Ming hastily raised his gun to parry.

"clang--!"

The Crimson Dragon Spear snapped in two!

The blade grazed his neck.

Situ Ming's face froze in shock, his head flying into the air.

The headless corpse swayed twice and then collapsed to the ground with a thud.

The remaining three guards, seeing this, were terrified and turned to flee.

Xiao Qingxue's sword flashed like snow, stopping one person in her tracks.

Liang Cheng flashed his body repeatedly, and with a flash of his blade, the other two people died.

The last person was frozen by Xiao Qingxue, his body pierced by sword energy, and his life force was cut off.

From the moment Situ Ming appeared until all five of them perished, only a quarter of an hour had passed.

Liang Cheng sheathed his sword, slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

"Senior Brother Liang, are you alright?" Xiao Qingxue asked with concern.

"It's alright, I'll be fine after a short rest."

Liang Cheng walked to Situ Ming's body and found only a few bottles of pills. Xiao Qingxue looked at the corpses scattered on the ground and said softly, "The Situ family will not let this go."

"When soldiers come, generals will meet them."

Liang Cheng remained calm. "In the secret realm, one is responsible for one's own life and death. If he wants to seize the treasure and kill someone, he should be prepared to be killed."

As he spoke, he took out the corpse-dissolving water, and Xiao Qingxue was stunned for a moment, not knowing what to say.

This technique doesn't seem like it's the first time.

Watching the corpse turn into liquid.

"Let's go to the center."

""

The two did not linger and quickly left the herb garden, heading swiftly into the depths of the secret realm.