Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 354 - 30: Beaten Back to Original Form, the Intent to Destroy Me Never Dies!

Chapter 354: Chapter 30: Beaten Back to Original Form, the Intent to Destroy Me Never Dies!

"Let’s find a place to settle down first."

Elder Chen Xuan led Luo Cheng and the others toward the base of Jinyu Peak.

Chen Lingyu, who was also attending the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition for the first time, asked,

"Isn’t the competition held at the peak of Jinyu Mountain?"

Elder Chen Xuan chuckled and replied, "Indeed, it is held at the summit. However, Jinyu Peak is incredibly unique. The higher you go, the greater the pressure you endure. We can’t have everyone drained before the competition even begins, can we?"

"So, it’s customary to stay at the base for a night. This gives everyone a chance to settle down, rest well, and prepare themselves. Additionally, it allows them to familiarize themselves with the surroundings, so they don’t lose their composure during the competition."

Luo Cheng nodded. Since stepping onto this land, he had felt an inexplicable pressure.

This seemed to confirm the rumors of the legendary battle that once took place here.

About that kingly duel —

The murmurs of a fallen king spilling blood upon the earth might indeed be true!

The Ninth Elder turned toward Luo Cheng with a smile, saying, "Luo Cheng, you performed admirably earlier! You made Sun Yingyang from Fierce Cloud Sect lose face and ensured our Xuanyuan Sect maintained its dignity."

After witnessing what had occurred earlier, the Ninth Elder regarded Luo Cheng with even greater favor.

It wasn’t just Luo Cheng’s prowess but also his resilience—his refusal to back down in the face of provocation from the Fierce Cloud Sect.

"Do you have confidence in securing one of the top two places in this Three Sects Martial Arts Competition?"

Luo Cheng touched his nose and replied, "I suppose so."

The Ninth Elder burst out laughing. "Good! If you manage to secure a spot in the top two, I will reward you handsomely! Even second place will suffice. I will personally settle your bet with Qin Douyuan!"

Hearing this, Luo Cheng gave a subtle smile.

He was determined to claim the first place — not just that, but Qin Douyuan’s life as well.

"Hmph!"

Lin Zhidong, walking nearby, turned pale with displeasure upon hearing their master praise Luo Cheng so highly.

As the group from Xuanyuan Sect moved onward, the members of Fierce Cloud Sect and Luoxia Sect also began their trek, followed by representatives from other factions.

Sun Chuanwu walked beside Sun Yingyang, his eyes fixed intensely on Luo Cheng with a gaze as dark and murky as water.

"How infuriating! That worthless wretch—how did he progress so quickly? Awakening what was said to be a Wasted Martial Soul, yet within half a year, he’s advanced from the Transcendence Realm to the Third Layer of Tongxuan Realm in cultivation! His Sword Dao Realm has even reached the Middle-stage of Human Sword Integration!"

During their last encounter, Sun Chuanwu hadn’t given Luo Cheng a second thought.

Who would care about a mere ant crawling upon the ground?

But now, to have suffered even the smallest loss at Luo Cheng’s hands was something Sun Chuanwu found intolerable—a humiliation of the highest order.

Sun Yingyang frowned and reasoned, "The Ji Family’s tests wouldn’t have been mistaken. Likely, he’s consumed copious amounts of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. He does possess Ji Family bloodlines, after all. Perhaps someone is secretly assisting him."

Sun Chuanwu nodded emphatically. "That must be it! Hmph! A wretch reliant solely on external aids for breakthroughs will certainly have unstable foundations. Tomorrow, I’ll crush him back to his old self! Make him crippled, entirely broken! He’ll become a truly worthless man!"

If possible, Sun Chuanwu wished he could slay Luo Cheng right then and there.

"No,"

Sun Yingyang shook his head and mused solemnly, "If someone from the Ji Family is indeed backing him, it’s best not to act rashly. You’d only invite disaster upon yourself."

"Then what? Are we supposed to let him off the hook?"

Sun Chuanwu fumed with frustration.

Sun Yingyang’s eyes gleamed coldly, and he sneered, "Of course not. We’ll have someone else deal with him—a borrowed blade for the kill! I’ve noticed Hua Jingyang holds no fondness for him... Do you understand what to do now?"

Sun Chuanwu’s eyes sparkled as he cast a glance toward Hua Jingyang in the rear.

Hua Jingyang was not one to tolerate any insult whatsoever.

Moreover, those who opposed him often faced crippling misfortune—if not outright death!

Imagining this, Sun Chuanwu’s smile turned twisted and sinister. "Understood!"

Soon enough, a cluster of architectural structures emerged at the foot of Jinyu Peak, within everyone’s line of sight.

Constructed by the Three Great Sects, these buildings were exclusively utilized during the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition; no one lived there otherwise, and participants were free to select their accommodations.

That said, "freedom of choice" heavily relied on individual strength and status.

The most luxurious courtyards were naturally reserved for members of the Three Great Sects.

The stronger the individual and the higher their rank, the more priority they received in selecting quarters!

Clearly familiar with the area, Elder Chen Xuan led Luo Cheng and his group skillfully toward an opulent courtyard.

The courtyard included a main residence with over ten auxiliary chambers arranged in a square formation.

"Alright, pick a room for yourselves and settle in! Rest well and gather your energy for tomorrow’s Three Sects Martial Arts Competition."

"Elder Xue Yun and Elder Peng Shan, I’ll rely on you both for night duty tonight."

Elder Chen Xuan issued his instructions one by one.

"Understood!"

Luo Cheng chose the innermost chamber on the east side.

The structures were stone-crafted—simple, yet timelessly elegant. The furnishings were minimal: just a bedroom and a small garden.

Perhaps due to Jinyu Peak’s environment, despite the lack of inhabitants for years, the interior remained clean and tidy.

After a brief cleaning, Luo Cheng stepped into the garden and thought, Let’s test the complete fusion of the Heavenly Fall Second Form into Divine Wind Absolute Kill!

The thought flashed across his mind as he grabbed a long sword, closed his eyes, and adopted an optimal mental state, meticulously recalling his insights from the past two days regarding the Heavenly Fall Second Form.

Time slipped away as Luo Cheng immersed himself in practicing the sword skill, gradually losing track of time.

As night descended, stars sparkled overhead.

Under the starlight, Jinyu Peak radiated a dreamy glow, akin to an aurora—vivid yet ethereal.

In the small courtyard, Luo Cheng stood holding his long sword like an unmoving stone.

Suddenly—

A fierce gale erupted out of the blue within the courtyard!

"Divine Wind Absolute Kill!"

Luo Cheng opened his eyes and let out a low shout, sending his sword slashing diagonally.

Boom!

A sharp, slender stream of Sword Qi roared forth, stirring the air currents into a turbulent storm, its trajectory nearly impossible to trace. In an instant, the sword Qi engulfed the stone table opposite him!

Chi chi chi chi!

Under the sword Qi’s grasp, the stone table was lifted into the air and torn apart, disintegrating into nothingness!

Seeing this, Luo Cheng nodded slightly. "The Heavenly Fall Second Form is preliminarily integrated. This move now possesses not only the speed of the wind but also the unpredictable changes of clouds. It achieves the dual purpose of striking with immense force and catching the opponent off guard! Unprepared, it can annihilate the enemy in no time!"

Judging by different levels of mastery, Luo Cheng estimated his previous Divine Wind Absolute Kill to be at the entry level.

Now, his Divine Wind Absolute Kill had reached the intermediate mastery level!

"Hmm?"

As Luo Cheng was about to sheath his sword, he suddenly felt an enigmatic force surging within him, yearning to burst forth through his longsword—profound and mysterious beyond words!

His brows rose as he concentrated on the sensation.

At once, he realized that his Sword Dao Realm had solidified further, nearing the threshold of Human Sword Integration High-level!

All he needed was a catalyst, and his Sword Dao Realm would instantly break through!

"I was right—comprehending and creating sword techniques can indeed elevate one’s Sword Dao Realm! With this path, attaining Human Sword Integration Perfection won’t be far off!"

Progress within the Sword Dao Realm was notoriously elusive, as it lacked concrete cultivation methods!

Yet, Luo Cheng now had a clear direction ahead, making rapid progress inevitable!

With a faint smile, Luo Cheng admired the aurora-like nightscape of Jinyu Peak before turning back into his chamber, sitting cross-legged on the bed.

Having experienced multiple breakthroughs in cultivation recently, he wanted to consolidate his realm. After the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, he’d be ready to charge into the Awakening Vein Realm!

Calming his spirit, Luo Cheng soon delved deep into cultivation, leaving only a sliver of alertness.

At midnight, the stars above were veiled by thin clouds, plunging the entire Jinyu Peak into darkness.

Buzz!

Suddenly, a shadow descended silently into Luo Cheng’s courtyard, floating effortlessly toward his bedroom.

"Hmm!? This woman truly won’t give up on seeking my demise!"

Inside, Luo Cheng’s eyelids twitched subtly!