"It finally worked, smoother than expected!"
Looking at the lingering rift in the sea of clouds, Luo Cheng’s face showed a smile.
It took two days to merge the third form of the swordsmanship, which was much faster than he had anticipated. This must be due to the tremendous increase in his Sword Intent Realm.
"The current Divine Wind Absolute Kill is at least thirty percent stronger than before! It has already surpassed the level of the Five-star Sword Technique, reaching that of the Six-star Sword Technique!"
At first glance, Divine Wind Absolute Kill didn’t seem to have changed—it was still composed of countless strands of Sword Qi forming a Sword Qi Tornado!
However, upon probing it with soul power, one would immediately discover that hidden within the endless strands of Sword Qi is a sharp and intense Killing Aura.
This causes the overall power of the Sword Qi to increase dramatically, making it indestructible!
Previously, Divine Wind Absolute Kill and Star Sinking, the fifth form, were evenly matched in power.
Now, Divine Wind Absolute Kill has taken the lead, becoming Luo Cheng’s strongest sword skill.
Of course, this doesn’t mean Star Sinking has lost its value.
If Divine Wind Absolute Kill represents a one-shot kill,
then Star Sinking is a large-scale, forceful attack that opposes the heavens. Each has its unique application.
"Strike while the iron is hot. Let’s see if I can merge the fourth form!"
Taking a deep breath, Luo Cheng slowly closed his eyes and began attempting to fuse the fourth form of the Heavenly Fall Sword Technique—Thunder Sound.
And so, three more days passed.
"No, it’s not working..."
Luo Cheng opened his eyes and shook his head.
During these three days, he observed the sea of clouds and tried to comprehend the essence of thunder, but he still couldn’t find the breakthrough needed to merge the fourth form, Thunder Sound. He always felt he was missing something.
The root cause is that the Realm of Thunder Sound in the fourth form is far more complex than that of the third form.
The fourth form, Thunder Sound, involves not just the concept of thunder but also includes the usage of sound to influence the enemy’s senses!
Just as Luo Cheng was debating whether to continue trying,
news from Luo Yao arrived.
The Soul Crystals and Meridian Opening Pills had already been prepared.
"Forget it, I’ll take things step by step. The Divine Wind Absolute Kill as it is now is more than enough. I’ll focus on raising my cultivation first!"
With the fusion of the third form of Divine Wind Absolute Kill, Luo Cheng could now sweep through any Ninth Layer Awakening Vein Realm experts.
Even when facing an early-stage Ninth Layer Awakening Vein Realm expert, he could hold his ground without being instantly defeated.
With various thoughts spinning in his mind, Luo Cheng’s figure flickered as he headed towards Linjiang City.
Traveling at full speed, Luo Cheng reached Linjiang City in less than three days.
A finely-crafted pavilion concealed within a bamboo grove, with a beautiful and serene gazebo perched beside it.
In the gazebo stood two figures.
The woman at the front was sensual and alluring, with a devilish figure and long hair flowing down to her waist, exuding a uniquely seductive charm.
It was none other than Luo Yao.
The baby-faced maid, Amu, stood nearby, looking at the Storage Spirit Ring on the stone table and muttering:
"More than six hundred Four-star Soul Crystals and twelve Meridian Opening Pills! Miss, are all these things meant for Luo Cheng? I can understand the Meridian Opening Pills, but why does he, a swordsman at the early stages of the Awakening Vein Realm, need so many Soul Crystals! Could he have become a Pharmacist?"
Luo Yao, smiling charmingly, pinched Amu’s cheek and said, "You’re worried he won’t pay, aren’t you?"
Amu blushed and replied, "I’m just thinking about Miss’s well-being. Last time you went all out searching for the remnants of the Heavenly Fall Sword Technique for him, many within the family had harsh opinions, especially the eldest daughter..."
"Now you’re mobilizing these crystalline elixirs for him again. If the family starts questioning you..."
Upon hearing this, a trace of displeasure appeared on Luo Yao’s face. "So what if they question me. Do you think I can’t even allocate a mere two hundred thousand Essence Energy Pills?"
Amu lowered her gaze and said, "It’s not like that. It’s just that the family rules only allow Domain List Level geniuses to enjoy such privileges. The eldest daughter is constantly opposing you—if she were to learn about Luo Cheng awakening a Wasted Martial Soul..."
Luo Yao frowned slightly, clearly disinclined to discuss the topic further. She said, "Relax, everything Luo Cheng is using is purchased from the pavilion. He’ll pay using Essence Energy Pills."
Amu’s eyes widened in astonishment. "At his realm, how could he possibly afford two hundred thousand Essence Energy Pills?"
Two hundred thousand Essence Energy Pills equaled two billion pieces of silver wealth!
Forget ordinary Awakening Vein Realm experts—some Great Powers from the Four Extremes Secret Realm might not even possess such riches.
While those with great strength can earn wealth quickly, they spend it just as swiftly.
Suitable for consumption by Great Powers, a single Five-star Elixir Pill could easily cost tens of millions of silver!
Luo Yao’s red lips curved into a seductive arc, "I’m also curious where he got so much wealth..."
"Amu, isn’t it a coincidence? Right after the Sun Family from Wuyan City was eradicated, Luo Cheng suddenly had this fortune..."
Amu’s eyes widened in shock and she exclaimed, "Miss, are you implying that Luo Cheng eradicated the entire Sun Family of Wuyan City? That’s impossible! Even the Three Great Sects declared it was the Blood Nether Sect who committed the massacre."
Luo Yao chuckled faintly and said, "That’s precisely the strangest part. As far as I know, Blood Nether Sect isn’t yet strong enough in the Great Yue Dynasty; they haven’t established a solid foothold."
"For now, they should be focused on consolidating their strength—they wouldn’t act so brazenly as to provoke the Three Great Sects..."
"Doing so would bring them nothing but harm."
Amu pouted and asserted, "Even so, it couldn’t be Luo Cheng. He doesn’t have that level of power! To single-handedly eradicate hundreds in the Sun Family in one night without anyone escaping—it’s impossible for him..."
Amu continued chattering, resolutely denying the possibility that Luo Cheng possessed such strength.
Luo Yao listened with a smile, her gaze suddenly shifting as she playfully suggested, "No need to guess wildly. If you’re so curious, why not ask him directly?"
As she finished speaking, the sound of footsteps approached.
A maid led Luo Cheng into the gazebo.
"Sister Luo Yao!" Luo Cheng entered the gazebo.
"We were just talking about you."
Luo Yao smiled enchantingly, her gaze falling on Luo Cheng, filled with surprise and curiosity, her eyes twinkling brightly.
Though it had only been two or three months, she felt as though Luo Cheng had transformed—more restrained yet impossible to overlook.
"Oh? Talking about me?"
Amu said directly, "Miss mentioned it was you who eradicated the Sun Family of Wuyan City."
Upon hearing this, Luo Cheng felt a wave of helplessness.
He had anticipated that it would be difficult to hide from Luo Yao.
Without responding, Luo Cheng activated his mind, retrieving pre-prepared crates of Essence Energy Pills, amassing them into a small mountain.
"Sister Luo Yao, here are two hundred thousand Essence Energy Pills."
Seeing the pile of Essence Energy Pills, Luo Yao’s eyes gleamed and she handed the Storage Spirit Ring on the stone table to Luo Cheng:
"Everything you asked for is inside, calculated at a sixty percent discount—a total of six hundred and forty Four-star Soul Crystals and twelve Meridian Opening Pills."
Luo Cheng took the Storage Spirit Ring with enthusiasm.
With these resources, he could quickly ascend to the Sixth Layer Peak of the Awakening Vein Realm!
Amu, noticing Luo Cheng’s reluctance to answer, grew even more curious and pressed further:
"Young Master Luo Cheng, was it truly you who eradicated the Sun Family?"
Luo Yao chuckled softly, looking at Amu. She said, "Amu, with these two hundred thousand Essence Energy Pills, isn’t it obvious?"
Amu’s expression turned to one of shock as disbelief lingered. She stared at Luo Cheng and asked, "How... how did you do it?"
Luo Cheng was just about to respond.
But at that moment, a crisp and playful voice echoed from the skies.
"Miss Luo Yao, the eldest daughter asked me to send her regards. Who would have thought you’d choose to remain in this insignificant Great Yue Dynasty..."