Chapter 331: Chapter 219: Strength Greatly Increases in the Spirit Cleansing Pool! Gathering of Geniuses at the True Martial Ancient Hall!
Since he began practicing martial arts, Jiang Shu’s hands had been stained with blood countless times on his journey.
Even though he was just repeating the twin brothers’ words, there was not a trace of jest in his tone, but instead a chilling intent to kill.
The rules of the Hundred Dynasties War dictated that among geniuses, if there was no mutual admiration, there must be an unyielding fight to the death!
If one didn’t resolve conflicts before entering a Sect, one wouldn’t know how much trouble would await within its walls. To speak of compassion with an enemy is the most ludicrous thing.
"You!"
Ruan Lei could no longer hold back. His powerful Primordial Power fluctuated as his eyes turned icy cold. He could never have imagined that even after he decided to step back, this guy would still want to push for more! If that was the case... then a battle was the only answer!
It must be known that, just now, although he and his brother had fought a fierce battle with Xue Xuan, they still had half of their Primordial Power left!
"Attack!"
A low shout came from Ruan Lei’s lips as he directly summoned the Treasure Blood Flood Dragon Bone Spear. A strange roar emanated from it, its sharp Primordial Gang capable of killing any Mutant Beast phantom.
The spear’s Primordial Gang shot straight towards Jiang Shu.
Meanwhile, Jiang Shu, using his Concealing Steps, showed no change in expression as the Bloodfall Hidden Flood Dragon Saber suddenly appeared in his hands. With a fierce slash, the intense and violent wind directly shattered the bone spear’s Primordial Gang.
In an instant, the two of them were locked in a fierce battle, while on the other side, Xue Xuan also managed to halt Ruan Yan’s attack.
The four of them became embroiled in a chaotic battle, fighting with increasing ferocity.
After advancing to the Fetal Breathing Realm, Jiang Shu’s physical body had been tempered to the peak of the Detachment Realm. His vitality already far surpassed that of the other three, his blood and qi surging like tidal waves within him.
With every move, he unleashed the full might of the Bloodfall Hidden Flood Dragon Saber.
In just a quarter of an hour, Ruan Lei, the stronger of the twin brothers, was beaten back repeatedly. His face turned purple, the surging blood and qi in his body were frequently disrupted, and even his evasive maneuvers were marred by several mistakes.
"I have a Treasure soft armor protecting me; you can’t kill me! I am willing to leave behind one Treasure and a Storage Bag. If you demand more, then we’ll fight until we both suffer grievous losses!"
With his clothes completely burst apart, a glint of coldness flashed across Ruan Lei’s eyes as he yelled loudly.
He hadn’t anticipated how difficult this newcomer would be. Normally, he could have activated the Treasure Patterns he possessed and surely driven his opponent back. But the True Martial Ancient Hall was about to open. If he expended the power of his Treasure Patterns now and subsequently missed the great opportunity within the True Martial Ancient Hall, he would have to start as a mere servant disciple even if he successfully entered a Sect. The chasm between the Detachment Realm and the Furnace Fire Realm was immense!
"Two Treasures!"
Jiang Shu’s saber strikes didn’t pause in the slightest.
His gaze involuntarily flickered to Xue Xuan, who was successfully pinning down Ruan Yan, as he made his bold demand.
"Fine!"
Without further hesitation, Ruan Lei tossed over two Treasures and a Storage Bag, then rapidly retreated.
Watching the twin brothers transform into streaks of light and fly away, Xue Xuan finally couldn’t bear it any longer. His entire body almost collapsed to the ground. He had used Forbidden Techniques multiple times, leaving him as spent as an oil-less lamp.
"They must be heading to the True Martial Ancient Hall."
Gasping for air, Xue Xuan consumed an Elixir and regulated his internal breathing. "In the Hundred Dynasties Battlefield, opportunities abound, some scattered, others concentrated. And this time, an opportunity that only appears once a century has emerged—the True Martial Ancient Hall!" he said.
"After we entered the Hundred Dynasties Battlefield, keys to the True Martial Ancient Hall began to appear randomly. Whoever obtains one will gain guidance to proceed to the True Martial Ancient Hall. It is said that martial artists who emerge from the True Martial Ancient Hall experience a qualitative leap in their strength."
"The ultimate reason Ruan Lei and Ruan Yan wanted to kill me is that I also obtained a key. Killing me would eliminate one competitor."
"The Hundred Dynasties War tests not only strength but also luck."
At this point, a wry smile touched Xue Xuan’s lips. If he had encountered Jiang Shu earlier, when both were at their peak, they could have definitely turned the tables and achieved a counter-kill. Unfortunately...
While speaking, he took out an extremely ancient bronze key from his Storage Bag, gritted his teeth, and said, "Brother Jiang, in my current state, even if I enter the True Martial Ancient Hall, it will be difficult to seize any opportunities. Instead, I’ll likely face one life-or-death battle after another."
"If you want this key, you can simply take it and go."
"If... in the future, you have the chance to become an Inner Sect Disciple, remember... to look out for our Da Jing Dynasty."
Xue Xuan’s voice was filled with extreme reluctance.
After all, if circumstances weren’t so dire, who wouldn’t want such an opportunity for themselves?
As a Prince, who would want to be relegated to menial tasks upon entering a Sect?
What he had wanted from the very beginning was to stand out in the Hundred Dynasties War and become a formal Disciple of the True Martial Sect as quickly as possible!
The True Martial Ancient Hall was the biggest opportunity he had encountered here! But...
He took a couple of deep breaths, forcibly calming his emotions.
He looked at Jiang Shu, his expression growing increasingly solemn.
Jiang Shu had taken the initiative to stand up for him this time. Although they hadn’t managed to kill the twin brothers, it proved to Xue Xuan that he hadn’t misjudged Jiang Shu’s character.
In that case, rather than let it go to waste, it was better to leave the opportunity to an ally.
Now, as Jiang Shu looked at the ancient key floating before him, it seemed increasingly familiar. In the next instant, he retrieved an identical key from Chu Guang’s Storage Bag and asked, "Brother Xue, is this the key you’re referring to?"