Becoming a Saint Starts with Copying Martial Arts

Chapter 153 Beacon Fire and Thunderous Brilliance

On the wasteland.

Three figures were running at top speed.

"You old scoundrel Sima, don't run! I won't rest until I've killed you today!"

Yang Chenglu stared at Sima Yi, who was running at high speed ahead, while Jin Yulong was a certain distance behind him.

The two pursued Sima Yi relentlessly, covering more than ten miles, having long forgotten about Yuanshan Town.

"You surnamed Yang, if you can't kill me today, I will definitely take your life one day!" Sima Yi cursed loudly.

"Sima, you old scoundrel, in terms of lightness skill, we're evenly matched. But in terms of endurance, you're far inferior to me. Let's see how you escape!"

Yang Chenglu laughed loudly.

Sima Yi's face darkened; Yang Chenglu was indeed telling the truth.

In fact, if they were at their peak, their stamina was comparable.

But after the fierce battle just now, fighting two against one, he had exhausted a lot of his internal energy and physical strength. He had also been running wildly without having a moment to catch his breath.

Right now, all three of them are rapidly depleting their energy, but if they keep running like this, he will inevitably be the first to run out of energy.

"What on earth are those Soul-Devouring Demons doing? They've really gotten me into trouble!"

Sima Yi cursed inwardly. He flipped his palm, and a pill the size of a soybean, covered with dark purple patterns, appeared in his hand. It seemed to be alive as it darted around in his palm.

"This is a matter of life and death; this Bauhinia Boiling Blood Pill cannot be spared!"

This elixir is an extremely rare and forbidden medicine within the Evil Worship Cult. Only the leaders of branch cults in various regions can receive it as a reward, and only those at the headquarters of the Evil Worship Cult possess the method of refining it.

Its only effect is to burn the body's vital energy, which will greatly increase movement speed in a short period of time, but afterwards, erysipelas will remain in the body, requiring a lot of time to detoxify. Otherwise, the body will become weaker and weaker, eventually leading to skin ulceration and death.

Sima Yi had kept this pill safe, but now he had no choice but to use it.

He opened his mouth and swallowed it, then ran forward for a while. The medicine took effect, and in an instant, his blood and qi surged throughout his body, and his skin turned slightly red.

"You surnamed Yang, I'm taking my leave first. You want to kill me? In your next life! Hahaha!"

Sima Yi burst into laughter. He suddenly felt much lighter and a surge of inexhaustible energy coursing through his body.

"Walk!"

In an instant, his movement speed increased dramatically, becoming 30% faster than before.

Although it may not sound like much, the effect is quite noticeable to the naked eye, with the distance between the three people increasing rapidly.

Yang Chenglu frowned, and Jin Yulong's voice came from behind him.

"It's the Bauhinia Boiling Blood Pill again! That old thief used this trick to escape last time, and he's back again!"

Yang Chenglu paused, took a deep breath, held the hammer in one hand, and suddenly began to spin rapidly, using his body as an axis.

With each rotation, the force on the warhammer increases by three points.

When he reached the thirty-sixth lap, he finally lost control and abruptly let go. The warhammer shot out like a cannonball, carrying a thick, silvery-white aura, and crashed into Sima Yi, who was rushing forward.

Sima Yi was fleeing at full speed when he suddenly heard a whooshing sound behind him. He turned around abruptly and saw that the heavy hammer was already rushing towards him.

"Um?"

Before he could finish speaking, the hammer had already struck him.

He hastily parried with his sword, but the impact of the warhammer was too great. In an instant, the sword flew out of his hand, and the warhammer continued forward, striking Sima Yi squarely in the chest.

The two streams of Yuan Gang Qi collided violently and exploded suddenly. The shockwaves soared and swept in all directions. Sima Yi's Yuan Gang armor collapsed abruptly, and he was thrown backward, landing on the open ground dozens of steps away.

He spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes filled with terror.

He had never seen Yang Chenglu use this move before. The speed of the hammer strike was too fast and the destructive power was too astonishing. He couldn't dodge it or defend against it.

At this moment, he was in excruciating pain in his internal organs. With each breath, it felt as if a flame was burning in his chest, consuming every part of his flesh and blood.

"Yang Chenglu, I'll devour you alive sooner or later!" Without thinking, Sima Yi braced himself with one hand on the ground, leaped up, and continued to flee into the distance at the same speed.

Jin Yulong caught up and was astonished to see what had just happened.

"Lord Yang, this old thief is trying to escape; I can't catch him."

Yang Chenglu shook his head: "It's a pity that the hammer blow just now wasn't enough to kill him in one fell swoop; he could only escape."

"That hammer strike was indeed powerful, Lord Yang. Why not prepare another warhammer? If it happens again, I think Sima Yi will surely die!" Jin Yulong added.

Sima Yi had vanished without a trace in his sight.

"It's not that simple. This move is called 'Beacon Fire Thunderous Flood,' and it's the trump card of my Thunderous Hammer Technique. It can only be used once in a short period of time, and it will cause irreversible damage to the body. A person can only use it a maximum of twelve times in their lifetime. If it exceeds that, they may not be able to withstand it and will explode and die. That's why I waited until now to use it." Yang Chenglu shook his head.

"What a pity, that old thief is really hard to kill!" Jin Yulong sighed.

"If he didn't have some real skills, he wouldn't have been able to lead the Yin Yuan Sect to occupy the city for decades. However, this time, almost all of the core members of the Yin Yuan Sect were wiped out, and Sima Yi was also seriously injured. At least for the next three to five years, the city will usher in a peaceful and stable period," Yang Chenglu said.

"Yes, the last time the Yin Yuan Sect was beaten so badly was twenty-six years ago. These people are like vermin that can never be killed. No matter how badly they are killed, no matter how many people die, every three to five years, a large group of believers will emerge and spread to every dark corner of the city. They can never be eradicated," Jin Yulong said coldly.

"Ultimately, the allure of immortality and power is just too great," Yang Chenglu said softly.

In this world, no one wants to live longer, and no one wants to possess great power. The Byr Cult can satisfy both of these desires. Even if it requires paying a great price and committing evil deeds, countless people will be unable to resist the temptation and take the risk.

This makes it impossible to eradicate the Yin Yuan Sect or any other branch of the Bai'er Sect, just like weeds.

Just then, a loud cry came from above Yang Chenglu's head. He looked up and saw a flying eagle, about half a person's height, swooping down from the sky and landing on his arm. It had a golden crown on its head, silver feathers on its body, and a human-like intelligence in its eyes.

"It's a communication spirit beast kept by the city guards, a golden-crowned eagle. It's not used unless it's an emergency. Could something have happened in the city?" Jin Yulong was startled.

Yang Chenglu quickly flipped through the secret letter he had taken off the eagle's leg, and his expression suddenly changed slightly.

"Hmm? What a Sima Yi! He's using himself as bait to buy time for the Devouring Spirit Demon to make his move. He's truly treacherous and cunning!" Jin Yulong cursed, then rushed towards the city with Yang Chenglu.