Translator: CinderTL
Xu Sanyan stood with his elbow tucked in, his right arm hanging limply at his side, swaying weakly.
The force of the previous strike had shattered the bones in his right arm, unable to withstand the immense pressure. The intense pain surged through Xu Sanyan's mind, yet his expression remained calm, as if he felt nothing.
"Whoosh!"
A sharp whistling sound came from beside his ear as a crimson blade shot straight toward Xu Sanyan's chest, the movement sudden and without warning.
But Xu Sanyan, as if he had anticipated it, tilted his body slightly, narrowly avoiding the sword. His gaze swept lightly, and he saw that the one wielding the sword was the White-robed Taoist.
Xu Sanyan sneered disdainfully. He had been on guard all along.
At this moment, both of them were devoid of Spiritual Power. Although he had lost an arm, if it came to a physical fight, he wouldn't be afraid even if he gave up both arms!
Xu Sanyan's left hand instantly clamped onto the blade, and with a swift movement, he closed the distance to the White-robed Taoist.
A flash of fear crossed the White-robed Taoist's eyes, and he immediately sensed danger, trying to retreat.
Xu Sanyan's lips curled into a smile as he bent his knee and delivered a powerful knee strike to the White-robed Taoist's ribs.
"Ah!"
With a crisp "crack," the White-robed Taoist's face flushed red, and he let out a scream of agony, the intense pain overwhelming him.
Xu Sanyan's eyes gleamed with ferocity as he raised his left palm and struck heavily at the White-robed Taoist's jaw. The White-robed Taoist's face turned pale, and his eyes lost their focus.
Still unsatisfied, Xu Sanyan lightly tapped his foot, and a long blade on the ground flew into the air, plunging straight into the White-robed Taoist's chest.
"Sss…"
A spurt of blood gushed from the chest, splattering all over Xu Sanyan, making him look like a demon from hell.
Looking around, he was the only one left standing in the vast courtyard.
Just as Xu Sanyan was about to relax, he suddenly turned his head.
"Splash!"
In an instant, water sprayed into the air as a woman emerged from the lake, completely naked, blood dripping from her mouth, her chest caved in.
If an ordinary person suffered such injuries, they would have no chance of survival. But Lan Yue could still move freely, though her pale face indicated that her condition was far from good. Her Dao Body could no longer be maintained, and she had reverted to her original form.
Xu Sanyan grinned. He hadn't feared Lan Yue even in her Dao Body state, and now that she had returned to her human form, she posed even less of a threat—even with him missing an arm.
"Hahaha, how are you holding up, Immortal?" Xu Sanyan even had the leisure to ask after her.
Lan Yue's face was deathly pale, her body soaked, her disheveled hair dripping water. She forced a bitter smile and sighed, "Heh, truly, each generation brings forth its own talents. I've cultivated for sixty years, yet I've been defeated by you. Such is the will of heaven…"
Lan Yue knew that her defeat was inevitable. Though she appeared unharmed on the surface, her internal organs were severely damaged, her heart and lungs injured. She was merely holding on by sheer willpower. Once that will dissipated, she would die.
Xu Sanyan smiled faintly. "I don't believe in fate. I only believe in myself."
What was fate?
Xu Sanyan believed that as long as he held his destiny in his own hands, that was fate!
Lan Yue slowly shook her head, her gaze fixed on the sky, lost in thought. Gradually, the light in her eyes faded.
"Heh… it's over…"
Only then did Xu Sanyan finally relax, his body going limp as he collapsed to the ground. After resting for a moment, he began to assess his injuries.
First, he had lost an arm, but it wasn't a major issue. With his physique, he would recover after some time.
Next were the internal injuries. Previously, he had clashed head-on with the Red Sea Twin Immortals and suffered backlash from the residual shockwaves, resulting in significant internal damage. However, after absorbing the essence and blood of a few individuals, he had recovered somewhat, though he still needed careful recuperation.
Then there were the various wounds on his body. These were easy to deal with; even if left untreated, they would heal on their own in a few days.
Xu Sanyan stood up and approached Lan Yue, carefully examining her naked body.
Of course, he wasn't planning to take advantage of her warmth, but rather to see if she had any treasures on her.
Xu Sanyan searched meticulously, even prying open her mouth to check, but found no hidden treasures. He could only take Lan Yue's Dust-Whisk and the two swords of the Red Sea Twin Immortals.
The Dust-Whisk, having lost its Spiritual Power supply, had returned to its normal size. Xu Sanyan lightly tapped it with his fingertip, and the Blood Demon transformed into a black mist, merging into his back.
After some thought, Xu Sanyan decided to take the bodies of the Red Sea Twin Immortals, Lan Yue, and Emperor Qi with him.
With the Ferocious Demon destroyed, he could use their bodies to forge a new one, which would undoubtedly be stronger than the previous one.
Just then, footsteps echoed from outside the courtyard. Xu Sanyan turned to see the Silver-armored General returning alone.
The Silver-armored General's pupils slightly contracted as he saw the four corpses at Xu Sanyan's feet. Having followed Emperor Qi in numerous campaigns over the years, he naturally recognized the Red Sea Twin Immortals and Fairy Lan Yue.
Yet, these once invincible Cultivators had now become mere corpses, casually piled together, and the one responsible for this was the young man before him.
"What is it?" Xu Sanyan asked indifferently.
The Silver-armored General snapped out of his thoughts, a flattering smile appearing on his stern face. "Greetings, Celestial Immortal. I am Zhao Shengwu, currently serving as the General of the Southern Expedition. Now that the tyrant is dead, and the country cannot be without a ruler for even a day, if you, Celestial Immortal, have any intention of ascending to the throne, I will certainly lend my full support."
Once Emperor Qi was dead, he became a tyrant.
Zhao Shengwu naturally also wanted to ascend to the throne, but as long as Xu Sanyan was around, he dared not act rashly.
Even Emperor Qi, with his Foundation Establishment cultivation, had died. With his mere Celestial Being Realm cultivation, Xu Sanyan could kill him as easily as plucking something from a bag.
Xu Sanyan nodded in understanding. So that was his plan.
Zhao Shengwu's visit likely had two purposes. First, to gauge Xu Sanyan's intentions. If Xu Sanyan had any desire to ascend to the throne, Zhao Shengwu would be the first to pledge his loyalty, ensuring his own position.
Second, if Xu Sanyan was severely injured and unlikely to recover, Zhao Shengwu might consider playing the role of the oriole…
Even Emperor Qi and the three Celestial Immortals had coveted something, so it was obvious that it must be a rare treasure.
But now, seeing that Xu Sanyan seemed unharmed, Zhao Shengwu immediately abandoned his plan to play the oriole and instead began to show his loyalty.
Xu Sanyan saw through it all but didn't expose his little scheme. Instead, he nodded seriously and asked, "Does Yang Yu have any descendants still alive?"
Zhao Shengwu replied, "Yang Yu has no descendants, but there are still male members of the Yang family alive. Celestial Immortal, you need not worry. I will immediately send someone to eradicate them completely!"
Xu Sanyan frowned in thought. "Are there no Cultivators among the Yang family?"
Zhao Shengwu shook his head. "There were before, but three were killed by the Red Sea Twin Immortals at Silver Mountain Pass, and another was killed when the army besieged the capital. There are none left."
Xu Sanyan nodded. "I see. Go and make the arrangements."
"Yes!" A hint of disappointment flashed in Zhao Shengwu's eyes before he turned and left.
Xu Sanyan kicked Emperor Qi's corpse and said with a smile, "Watch and learn well, I'll teach you how to be a tyrant!"
Xu Sanyan was willing to become emperor for only one purpose: to gather the world's precious medicines for his own use!
He aimed to elevate his cultivation to the Peak Stage of Foundation Establishment before heading to the Central Region!
(End of the Chapter)
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