Becoming a Saint Starting with the Chasing Wind Leg Technique

Chapter 185 Frenzied Slaughter

At dawn, before the sky was bright, thick fog enveloped the area outside Tianshui City.

Tu Gang and Liu Wumei led their five newly assembled subordinates at the Refining Realm.

Originally there were only two early-stage cultivators, but three more early-stage cultivators were transferred from nearby strongholds, along with nearly ten Blood Lotus Sect elites at the Bone Forging Realm. Like a pack of bloodthirsty wolves, they silently approached the north gate of Tianshui City.

They stopped hiding and chose the most direct and brutal method: a full-scale attack!

"kill!"

With a deafening roar from Tu Gang, the Blood Lotus Cult members surged toward the North Gate like a black tide.

The shouts of battle, the whistling of weapons cutting through the air, and the explosions of internal energy instantly shattered the tranquility of the early morning and startled the guards who were on high alert on the city walls.

"Enemy attack! The Blood Lotus Cult is besieging the city!" The soldiers on the watchtower sounded a piercing alarm.

"Archers, prepare! Roll logs and stones! Boiling oil and molten metal!" He Tianxiong, clad in armor and wielding a long sword, personally supervised the battle from the city wall, his voice hoarse yet resolute.

Chen Yanzhou's face was still pale, but his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's. He leaned on his newly acquired "Bloodthirsty Blade" and, with the help of his personal guards, climbed the city wall.

Song Jing, Nie Daoyi, Li Lingshuang, Nie Feng, Bai Yunfei, and others have also arrived, each taking their positions and standing ready for battle.

However, the Blood Lotus Sect's offensive was even more ferocious than expected. Tu Gang and Liu Wumei did not directly participate in the siege; instead, they led the five early-stage Refining Realm cultivators like sharp knives, charging straight towards the city gate!

"boom!"

Tu Gang made the first move, his heavy ghost-headed scalpel, the size of a door panel, slammed into the thick iron-clad city gate with a piercing sound!

The city gate shook violently, groaning under the strain, splinters of wood and sheet metal flew everywhere, and even cracks appeared on the bolts!

His berserk power at the mid-stage of the Refining Realm was on full display!

Liu Wumei moved like a ghost, her figure elusive, her ten fingers flicking rapidly, sending a barrage of poisoned hidden weapons raining down on the city wall defenders. Instantly, several men were struck, screaming as they collapsed to the ground, their wounds quickly turning black and festering.

"Stop them! Don't let them break down the gate!" He Tianxiong's eyes were bloodshot. If the city gate were breached, nearly a hundred elite troops outside the city would rush in, and the consequences would be unimaginable! He roared and was about to jump off the city wall.

"Lord He, defending the city is the priority! Leave the rest to me!" Chen Yanzhou shouted in a low voice, gathering his inner energy, and was about to leap down.

He knew he was still seriously injured and faced a perilous situation against two mid-stage Refining Realm experts, but he had no other choice at the moment.

"Captain, wait!" Song Jing reached out to stop Chen Yanzhou, his gaze calmly sweeping over the seven menacing figures below the city. "Two mid-stage Refining Realm cultivators and five early-stage Refining Realm cultivators—I'll go and meet them. Captain, Lord He, please cover my retreat and guard against other enemies."

"Song Jing, don't be reckless!" Chen Yanzhou said urgently. He knew that Song Jing's strength had greatly increased after his cultivation technique was partially mastered, but the opponent was, after all, two mid-stage and five early-stage, and this force was enough to sweep away a small sect!

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Song Jing smiled slightly, his eyes showing no fear, only a boiling fighting spirit.

He needs to fight, he needs stronger opponents, to prove his strength after mastering the "Mysterious Origin Heavy Water True Skill," to hone his marksmanship, and to kill!

Before Chen Yanzhou could persuade him further, Song Jing pushed off with his feet, his figure like a roc spreading its wings, leaping down from the city wall several meters high. In mid-air, he already held the Five Elements Dao Spear in his hand, the tip of the spear pointing diagonally at the ground, and a calm and agile aura suddenly burst forth.

"Huh? Someone else dares to come down and die?" Tu Gang slashed back several guards who tried to block his way, then looked up at Song Jing who had fallen, and grinned maliciously. "A little brat at the Bone Forging Realm? You're that Song Jing? The gun expert who killed Wu Feng? Tell him to get out here! I'll chop you up first to whet my appetite!"

He clearly did not believe that Song Jing was the mysterious spear master who killed Wu Feng, but only that he was an ordinary disciple sent by Pingtian Sect to die.

Liu Wumei narrowed her eyes, carefully examining Song Jing, especially the ancient-looking spear in his hand with its subtle five-colored light, and the indescribable aura emanating from Song Jing. A sense of unease inexplicably rose in her heart.

This boy seems somewhat unusual.

Song Jing landed, the tip of his spear touching the ground, sending up a few sparks.

He didn't even glance at Tu Gang; his gaze was fixed directly on the Blood Lotus Sect's early-stage Refining Realm cultivator who was closest to him, grinning maliciously as he swung his sword at the soldiers by the city gate.

This man, nicknamed "The Headless Blade" Sun Meng, was at the peak of the early stage of the Divine Refining realm. His swordsmanship was ruthless, and he was bloodthirsty and murderous.

"The first one," Song Jing uttered softly.

Before he finished speaking, he moved!

There was no earth-shattering momentum, only an extremely fast, light blue afterimage!

Like a silent torrent, it instantly tore through the space!

Nine Shadow Steps Complete!

The Wind and Thunder Leg Technique breaks all limits!

The Lesser Completion of the "Mysterious Origin Heavy Water True Skill" bestows upon the vast true energy and exquisite control over the power of water!

The combination of these three factors allowed Song Jing to reach an unbelievable speed!

Everyone present, including Tu Gang and Liu Wumei, only saw a blur before their eyes!

Sun Meng felt a chilling killing intent lock onto him instantly. He turned his head in horror and saw a point of dark blue star rapidly magnifying in front of him—the tip of a spear!

He tried to parry with his knife and retreat, but his body's movements couldn't keep up with his thoughts!

"Pfft!"

After the soft sound, there was a deathly silence.

The tip of the Five Elements Dao Spear pierced Sun Meng's throat with unparalleled precision, exiting through the back of his neck!

A flash of dark blue light appeared on the gun barrel, carrying a strange "sinking" and "condensing" force. It not only instantly destroyed his life force, but also "frozen" and "sinked" all the resistance in his body!

Sun Meng's eyes widened, still filled with shock and confusion. The steel knife in his hand clattered to the ground, his body swayed, and he collapsed with a thud.

Sold out instantly!

In a single exchange, before anyone even saw how Song Jing drew his gun, a renowned expert at the peak of the early stage of the Refining Realm was already dead!

The crowd on the city wall, who were watching the battle with bated breath, froze instantly.

Nie Daoyi gasped, his old eyes widening, his beard trembling: "This—this—one move?!"

Chen Yanzhou's grip on the "Bloodthirsty Blade" tightened suddenly, his eyes flashing with unbelievable elation and shock. He knew that Song Jing's strength had greatly increased after mastering his technique, but he never expected him to be this powerful!

That was the peak of the early stage of the Dirt Refining realm! Not some nobody! Just like that—gone?

He Tianxiong's mouth gaped open, unable to close it for a long time, his mind completely blank.

He prided himself on his extensive knowledge, but he had never seen such a bizarre sight before!

A young man in the Bone Forging Realm instantly killed a cultivator in the early stage of the Digestion Refining Realm?

This completely overturned his understanding of martial arts!

The younger generation, including Li Ling Shuang, Nie Feng, and Bai Yun Fei, were stunned and deeply shaken.

Li Ling Shuang's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she instinctively covered her mouth with her small hand.

Nie Feng was so excited that he trembled all over, and he wanted to jump up and shout.

Bai Yunfei's face was deathly pale, his lips trembling. The last bit of thought in his mind about comparing himself to Song Jing vanished completely, leaving only endless awe and self-abasement.

Meanwhile, the Blood Lotus Cult members below the city were like ducks with their necks being choked; their battle cries came to an abrupt halt.

Everyone stared at the boy standing with a gun, and at the twitching corpse of Sun Meng at his feet, as if he were a monster.

"Sun Meng!" Another early-stage Refining Realm martial artist, "Poison Scorpion" Han San, was filled with shock and anger. He had a good relationship with Sun Meng, and seeing him killed, he roared and his poisoned water-dividing thorns transformed into two poisonous dragons, one on the left and one on the right, stabbing towards Song Jing's back and neck with a stench. The angles were tricky and ruthless.

"The second one." As if he had eyes in the back of his head, Song Jing didn't even turn around. The spear in his hand swung backward at an incredible angle, as if it had a life of its own!

"Clang! Clang!"

Two crisp metallic clangs rang out, and Han San felt an indescribable heavy and sticky force coming from the Water-Splitting Thorn. It not only deflected his attack but also made his arm feel numb and tingly, and even his internal energy circulation was momentarily halted!

"Oh no!" Han San was terrified and tried to back away.

However, Song Jing's gun was faster than his retreat!

The spear moved like a dragon swinging its tail, using the momentum of the swing to thrust forward. The spear tip drew a dark blue arc and accurately aimed at Han San's heart!

Han San twisted his body desperately, trying to avoid vital points.

"Sizzle!"

The spear tip grazed his ribs, leaving a trail of blood. The wound seemed shallow, but a chilling, heavy, yet subtly sharp and piercing true energy had already penetrated his body through the wound!

"Ugh!" Han San screamed, feeling as if his internal organs had been struck by a thousand-pound hammer or pierced by countless ice needles. The excruciating pain, accompanied by icy cold, instantly spread throughout his body, and his movements suddenly froze.

Song Jing flicked his wrist, causing the gun to tremble, and a surge of hidden energy emanated from the shaft.

"Bang!"

A cloud of blood mist exploded from Han San's chest, and he flew backward like a rag doll, knocking over several Blood Lotus Cult members behind him. When he landed, he was already lifeless, with a bowl-sized bloody hole in his chest, going straight through from front to back!

Another instant kill! Although there was an extra parry, the result was exactly the same!

"hiss--!"

This time, even Tu Gang and Liu Wumei couldn't help but gasp in shock!

If the first time was due to Sun Meng's carelessness, what about the second time?

Han San was prepared and launched a full-scale sneak attack, but his opponent easily blocked, countered, and killed him with a single blow!

The boy's marksmanship seemed ordinary at first glance, but the effortless, natural flow of his movements, the unpredictable yet powerful internal energy, and his ghostly speed—

"It's water-attribute true qi! And of extremely high grade!" Liu Wumei exclaimed in a high-pitched voice, her eyes filled with surprise and doubt. "It's him!"

The mysterious marksman who killed Wu Feng and his group—it was him! Song Jing!

He finally connected the terrifying young man in front of him with the mysterious expert who killed Wu Feng and his four companions!

But how is that possible?

How could someone at the Bone Forging Realm possess such pure and powerful water-attribute true energy?

How could someone so easily kill someone in the early stages of the Divine Refinement realm?

"You little bastard! Die!" Tu Gang finally reacted, filled with shock and rage, but even more so with the fury of being toyed with! He roared, abandoned the city gate, and brandished his massive, door-sized ghost-headed sword, like a mad elephant, carrying a terrifying force capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks, as he slashed down at Song Jing's head!

Before the blade even arrived, the raging gale was already making it hard to breathe!

At the same time, Liu Wumei also moved. His figure was as elusive as a ghost, and the pair of poisoned Emei daggers in his hands transformed into a sky full of blue poisonous shadows, attacking Song Jing's vital points from the side and rear. They were silent and vicious.

"Song Jing, be careful!" Chen Yanzhou and He Tianxiong shouted at the same time from the city wall. Without hesitation, the two jumped off the city wall!

Chen Yanzhou forcefully channeled his inner energy to suppress the churning injuries within his body. He drew his "Bloodthirsty Blade," its blade flashing with a chilling crimson light, and met Liu Wumei's poisoned daggers head-on, deflecting all her attacks. "Lord He, help me hold this man off! Song Jing, that big guy is yours, be careful!"

He Tianxiong also drew his sword. He was at the mid-stage of the Refining Realm, and his swordsmanship was steady and experienced. Although he was not as brave as Chen Yanzhou, he was more solid. Together with the seriously injured Chen Yanzhou, they barely managed to block Liu Wumei's storm of attacks.

However, Liu Wumei's movements were unpredictable, and her poison was difficult to defend against. The two were temporarily at a disadvantage and could only struggle to hold on.

"The remaining three weaklings are yours! Just defend and hold him off!" Tu Gang roared at the remaining three early-stage Refining Realm cultivators while relentlessly attacking Song Jing.

He refused to believe that this kid could handle him, a mid-stage Refining Realm cultivator, and three early-stage Refining Realm cultivators at the same time!

Upon hearing this, the three early-stage Refining Realm cultivators (all of whom were transferred later and were slightly weaker than Sun Meng and Han San) were terrified, but they knew there was no way out. They roared and charged at Song Jing from three directions, wielding knives, swords, and axes, not seeking to kill him, but only to disrupt and delay him.

Facing Tu Gang's powerful, mountain-splitting strike, Song Jing's eyes narrowed slightly, but he neither dodged nor evaded. The Five Elements Dao Spear in his hand drew a mysterious arc, and the dark blue water light on the spear suddenly intensified, as if it had transformed into a flowing water curtain.

"Water Curtain Sky Splendor!"

It is not a specific spear technique, but a subtle application of water power after mastering the minor skill of "Mysterious Origin Heavy Water True Skill". It uses the spear to control water and water to deflect force!

"clang--!!!"

The heavy, ghost-headed blade slammed into the azure gun barrage, producing a deafening roar. Song Jing staggered, the bluestone slab beneath his feet shattering, but he steadily caught the blow!

The gunfire fluctuated violently, but it did not shatter. Instead, it dissolved, transmitted, and dissipated Tu Gang's violent force into the ground.

"What?!" Tu Gang's pupils shrank drastically. He felt as if his powerful strike, capable of splitting stone tablets, had been cleaved into a bottomless swamp, or as if he had struck a flowing waterfall. He felt no force, and his violent power was quickly dispersed and dissolved!

This strange feeling made him so uncomfortable that he almost vomited blood.

"Water has no fixed shape, and it overcomes the hard with the soft—is this the power of a minor mastery of the 'Mysterious Origin Heavy Water True Skill'?" Song Jing realized, his control over his own power reaching a new level. He no longer passively defended; his spear stance changed, transforming from ultimate softness to ultimate hardness!

"A Hundred Strikes to Start a Wildfire: A Single Spark Can Start a Wildfire!"

In an instant, the spear shadows were like a rain of pear blossoms or a wildfire, carrying scorching air waves and heavy internal force, engulfing Tu Gang and the three early-stage Refinement cultivators who tried to interfere!

"Not good!" Tu Gang exclaimed in alarm, wildly brandishing his sword to protect himself.

The three early-stage Refining Realm cultivators were terrified and desperately swung their weapons to block.

However, Song Jing's gun was too fast, too unpredictable, and too heavy!

"Pfft!" "Pfft!" "Sizzle!"

The third one, the fourth one, the fifth one!

Ten moves! Just ten moves!

Under Tu Gang's shocked and furious gaze, under Liu Wumei's incredulous eyes, and under the stunned stares of everyone on the city wall, the three early-stage Refining Realm cultivators who only defended and did not attack, trying to delay, were swept away like autumn leaves by that unpredictable yet heavy spear. Some had their throats pierced, some had their heads smashed, and some had their hearts shattered, all perishing!

The whole process was so fast it was dazzling. The three early-stage Refining Realm cultivators didn't even pose any real threat to Song Jing before they became victims of his spear!

"This is impossible!" Tu Gang roared like a beast, his eyes instantly turning blood red.

Five early-stage Refining Realm cultivators, though not top-tier, were still skilled members of the sect. How could they be slaughtered so easily by a mere Bone Forging Realm youth in such a short time?!

This is an immense humiliation for him and for the entire Blood Lotus Cult!

Liu Wumei was also terrified. He finally realized that the terrifying nature of the young man in front of him far exceeded any of their previous expectations!

This isn't some kind of Bone Forging Realm expert! This is clearly a monster in human skin! He shouted urgently, "Boss Tu, forget about that old man and the magistrate, let's join forces and kill this brat first! Otherwise, we'll all die!"

Tu Gang also realized what was happening and, ignoring the precarious situation of Chen Yanzhou and He Tianxiong, joined forces with Liu Wumei to pounce on Song Jing!

The Ghost Head Blade unleashed a crimson aura, like Mount Tai pressing down; the Poisonous Sting transformed into a sky full of blue shadows, like a malignant sore clinging to the bone!

Faced with the all-out attack of two mid-stage Refining Realm experts, Song Jing finally felt the pressure.

But there was no fear in his eyes, only a surge of fighting spirit! The partially completed Heavy Water True Qi within his body surged and roared, and the Five Elements Evolution Spear emitted an excited hum. On the spear shaft, aquamarine light and crimson flames flashed alternately, water and fire merging together, doubling its power!

"Well done!"

Song Jing let out a long roar, his spear flashing like a dragon as he fiercely met the attack!

On the other side, Chen Yanzhou and He Tianxiong were relieved of pressure, but both of them were seriously injured.

Chen Yanzhou's injury was an old one, and He Tianxiong had also been poisoned in his fight with Liu Wumei.

Faced with the enraged Tu Gang and the treacherous Liu Wumei, he was already at his limit, relying entirely on his willpower to hold on.

At this moment, the powerful enemy turned to Song Jing, and the two were finally able to catch their breath. However, when they saw Song Jing being besieged by two mid-stage attackers, their hearts jumped into their throats again.

"Song Jing!" Chen Yanzhou cried out urgently, wanting to step forward to help, but aggravated his injuries and coughed up a mouthful of black blood.

"Captain Chen, trust him!" He Tianxiong supported Chen Yanzhou, his eyes fixed on the battlefield. Although he was also uncertain, at this moment, he could only choose to trust the young man who kept creating miracles.

Commander Chen nodded silently.

In the center of the battlefield, the three were locked in combat, their powerful energy surging and sending sand and stones flying.

Song Jing brought the "sinking," "condensation," "softness," and "change" of the "Mysterious Origin Heavy Water True Skill" to their extremes. Combined with the water and fire power of the Five Elements Evolutionary Spear, he seamlessly integrated the ferocity of the Wildfire Spear Technique with the flexibility of the Water Curtain Heavenly Splendor.

He no longer engaged Tu Gang in a direct confrontation of strength, but instead used exquisite footwork and spear techniques to maneuver around him, focusing his attacks on Tu Gang, whose movements were relatively slow and whose moves were wide and sweeping. At the same time, he used water curtain defense and agile movement to deflect Liu Wumei's cunning and vicious sneak attacks.

Fifty moves passed in the blink of an eye. Tu Gang became increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed. He discovered that his pride and joy were no match for his opponent's strange water curtain and heavy spear force. Instead, his opponent seized on his weaknesses, leaving several wounds on his body. Although they were not deep, the cold and heavy true energy invaded his body, causing his blood to churn and slowing his movements.

Liu Wumei was even more frustrated. His poisoned daggers and hidden weapons were either blocked by that strange long spear, neutralized by that flowing water curtain, or dodged by the opponent's ghostly movements, making it difficult for him to achieve any results.

"This kid is strange! We can't hold back anymore! Use our ultimate move!" Tu Gang roared, a ruthless glint in his eyes. He disregarded his own defense and poured all his true energy into the Ghost Head Blade, unleashing his trump card, "Ghost Cry Slash"!

The blade gleamed with crimson light, accompanied by faint cries of ghosts and wolves, and with an indomitable and tragic momentum, it slashed down at Song Jing's head!

This is a lose-lose situation!

Liu Wumei gritted her teeth, her figure blurred, and she created three afterimages that were indistinguishable from the real ones. She stabbed at Song Jing from different angles, while several dark lights shot out from her sleeves, aiming straight for Song Jing's eyes, throat, groin and other vital points. Her viciousness was extreme!

Faced with the two men's desperate attacks, Song Jing's eyes flashed, and he decided to hold nothing back!

"Water and fire in harmony, the dragon soars across the four seas!"

On the Five Elements Dao Spear, the azure and crimson true energy suddenly merged, transforming into a deep dark red, like boiling magma or a burning deep sea!

The gun trembled and emitted a high-pitched dragon's roar!

Song Jingren followed the spear, transforming into a dark red dragon-shaped spear light. Instead of retreating, he advanced, facing Tu Gang's "Ghost Cry Slash" and Liu Wumei's deadly attack head-on!

"BOOM!!!"

A deafening roar erupted at the city gate! The violent shockwave sent the surrounding Blood Lotus cultists flying, sending debris and dust billowing everywhere.

On the city wall, everyone held their breath, staring intently at the center of the smoke and dust.

The smoke and dust slowly dissipated.

Song Jing stood there holding a gun, his clothes somewhat disheveled, and a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, clearly having suffered some internal injuries in the earlier collision.

But his eyes remained bright and sharp, and although his breathing fluctuated slightly, it remained steady.

And opposite him—

Tu Gang remained frozen in place, his sword still raised in a downward slashing motion, his eyes wide with shock and disbelief.

The heavy sword in his hand had a noticeable notch on its blade.

On his chest, a hole the size of a bowl was gushing blood, and it was open from front to back.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but only a large amount of blood foam came out. Then, his huge body crashed to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

At the mid-stage of the Refining Realm, "Mountain-Opening Ghost" Tu Gang died!

Liu Wumei knelt several feet away, her left shoulder pierced, her right arm hanging limply, clearly broken, her face as pale as paper, and her breath extremely weak.

His gaze toward Song Jing was filled with boundless fear, as if he were looking at a demon god crawling out of hell.

"No—it's impossible—how could you—be so strong—" Liu Wumei's voice was hoarse, filled with despair. He never expected that their desperate attack would end like this!

Tu Gang is dead, and I am critically injured and on the verge of death!

Song Jing wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, picked up his gun, and walked step by step toward Liu Wumei, each step feeling like he was stepping on Liu Wumei's heart.

"No—don't kill me—I can tell you the secrets of the Blood Lotus Cult—I can give you a lot of money—" Liu Wumei retreated in terror, begging for mercy incoherently.

Song Jing's eyes were cold and unwavering. He felt no pity for these cult members who had committed massacres and exterminations.

If it weren't for my greatly improved strength, countless civilians of Tianshui City would have died today—myself, the Captain, Uncle Nie, and Junior Sister Ling Shuang.

"In my next life, I want to be a good person."

The spear shot out like a dragon.

The dark blue spear tip gently touched Liu Wumei's brow.

Liu Wumei's body stiffened, the light in her eyes quickly dimmed, and she collapsed to the ground with a thud.

At the mid-stage of the Refining Realm, "Poisonous Scholar" Liu Wumei died!

Thus, all seven members of the Blood Lotus Sect who came to attack the city—including two at the mid-stage of the Refining Realm and five at the early stage—were killed by Song Jing single-handedly with his spear in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn!

silence!

Deathly silence!

Whether it was the defending troops on the city wall or the remaining Blood Lotus Sect members in the Bone Forging and Blood Qi Realm below the city wall, they were all stunned, as if they had been frozen in place.

After what seemed like an eternity, someone swallowed hard.

Immediately afterwards, a thunderous roar of cheers erupted from the city walls!

"We won! Young Master Song has won!"

"A god has descended to earth! Young Hero Song is a god descended to earth!"

"The Blood Lotus Cult scum are all dead! We've won!"

Chen Yanzhou and He Tianxiong exchanged a glance, both seeing unparalleled shock, ecstasy, and a trace of utter exhaustion in each other's eyes. They had won, they had truly won!

In an almost impossible situation, Song Jing single-handedly turned the tide and saved the collapsing empire!

Li Ling Shuang was already in tears, tears of excitement and pride.

Nie Feng jumped up excitedly and waved his arms wildly.

Bai Yunfei slumped to the ground, gazing at the figure below the city that resembled a god of war. He felt nothing but endless awe and admiration, lamenting how pathetic he had once been.