C30 Celestial Martial Expert

Everyone was left speechless!

Was that not just a black pig? How could it possess such formidable combat prowess?

Even Wu Ziqi was caught off guard when Jiang Tianyang was swiftly dispatched!

"Seeking death!"

With a single thrust of his palm, Wu Ziqi unleashed a torrent of energy, blasting towards the jackal, who nimbly dodged to the side!

The weapon struck the wall, pulverizing bricks and stones into dust, leaving a handprint etched above!

Jiang Xiaofan's eyes bulged, both in awe of the Celestial Martial Stage's might and in relief that the jackal hadn't engaged him in combat within Henzhu's tomb. Otherwise, he doubted he would have ever made it out.

To think that a tenth-level Profound Martial could stand toe-to-toe with a Celestial Martial Stage cultivator filled Jiang Xiaofan with wonder about the jackal's true capabilities.

In that moment, a wisp of white light emerged from Jiang Tianyang's body, only to be devoured by the black Qi bursting from Jiang Xiaofan!

"System Prompt: You have successfully slain Jiang Tianyang and acquired the Jiang family's Blood Bone."

"System Prompt: You have successfully slain Jiang Tianyang and acquired the Sword Secret Manual."

"System Prompt: You have successfully slain Jiang Tianyang and acquired 778 Copper coins."

Sword Secret Manual: A tome penned by an ancestor of the Jiang family, encapsulating a deep understanding of the sword, filled with various techniques and fundamental stances.

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Jiang Xiaofan's brow furrowed. Upon absorbing the Sword Secret Manual, his mind was flooded with a myriad of intricate sword techniques. Paired with the Glaze Blade, they were a formidable addition to his arsenal.

The Jiang family's Blood Bone was merely a vivid red finger joint, resembling a crafted artifact, devoid of any discernible properties.

"Boom!"

In the midst of this, Wu Ziqi brandished a sleeve sword and charged at the jackal. The blade gleamed as it slashed across the jackal's form!

The jackal, after enduring several blows, merely stepped back slightly, a smirk playing on its lips, "Are you attempting to give me a tickle?"

Jiang Xiaofan was left speechless!

How could such a formidable Celestial Martial Stage powerhouse seem like nothing more than trash before the jackal?

Is this guy really just at the Profound Martial Stage? That can't be right!

In the moment Wu Ziqi felt the sting of humiliation, his face turned icy, and his attacks rained down on the jackal with a frenzied ferocity. The jackal, however, nimbly dodged and defended, seemingly handling the onslaught with ease.

Ten thousand Profound Level weapons? Definitely worth it!

Meanwhile, Jiang Hong arrived beside his son's body, overcome with sorrow. His eyes, red with blood, bellowed, "Members of the Jiang family, heed my command! Take down Jiang Xiaofan!"

With the Wu family head lending his support, the crowd surged towards Jiang Xiaofan. Despite his formidable strength, he couldn't possibly fend off so many attackers.

In that instant, Jiang Xiaofan wielded the Glaze Blade and executed the Ten Thousand Water Slash. With a single powerful strike, over ten people were turned into a bloody pulp!

A dozen beams of white light swiftly entered Jiang Xiaofan's body. These disciples, all with considerable strength from the Jiang family, mostly from the Spirit Martial Stage and seasoned in battle, were perfect for leveling up!

Seeing Jiang Xiaofan's overwhelming combat prowess, those not at the Spirit Martial Stage hesitated to engage. The rest, seasoned fighters, watched on.

Among the Jiang family's older generation, a few were at the Profound Martial Stage, comparable to Chu Lianchen, while the Earth Martial Stage elders were mostly in seclusion. The family patriarch was engulfed in the agony of his loss.

For a moment, none could lay a finger on Jiang Xiaofan!

Jiang Xiaofan could incapacitate several Spirit Martial Stage disciples without attacking directly, using their Martial Qi for his own strikes!

The Martial Qi of the Spirit Martial Stage could typically sustain only a handful of skills. To everyone else, Jiang Xiaofan was no different, yet his Martial Qi seemed inexhaustible, lavishly expended without significant depletion.

The Martial Qi from the five gravely wounded disciples was continuously siphoned. Each time Jiang Xiaofan deployed a skill, it consumed less than a tenth of his reserves. Bolstered by the Black Mystic Herb Pill, he was now in peak condition!

The spectacle, however, only lasted for a brief three minutes. The effects of the Black Mystic Herb Pill began to wane, and Jiang Xiaofan could feel a creeping sense of powerlessness taking hold of him.

Jiang Nianrui was slumped against the corner of the wall, and Jiang Xiaofan stood protectively in front of her with his frail body, an impenetrable barrier that no one could breach.

"Crack!"

With the fall of another Jiang family disciple at Jiang Xiaofan's hand, Jiang Hong made his move. The formidable presence of the Earth Martial Stage surged towards Jiang Xiaofan like a tidal wave.

Even at his peak, Jiang Xiaofan might have struggled to defeat a master of the Earth Martial Stage, and now, teetering on the edge of death, he stood no chance.

He swiftly raised the Glaze Blade to shield himself, but when Jiang Hong's palm collided with the blade, a powerful burst of Martial Qi sent Jiang Xiaofan reeling backward, slamming into the cracked brick wall behind him.

"Pfft!"

Clutching his chest, Jiang Xiaofan coughed up a mouthful of blood. His arms were numb, sensation almost completely gone, as he leaned heavily against the fractured wall, gasping for air.

"Shua!"

In that moment, the jackal sprang forward, its sharp teeth bared in a snarl of hostility as it faced the enemy before it.

"Brother!"

With the last of her strength, Jiang Nianrui crawled to Jiang Xiaofan's side, grasping his hand. "Brother, I was no help at all."

Brushing the blood from his lips, Jiang Xiaofan gently patted Jiang Nianrui's head, offering her a tender smile. "Nianrui, you're my most precious treasure. How could you ever be useless?"

Facing death, Jiang Xiaofan's expression remained soft and comforting, causing Jiang Nianrui's heart to ache as tears spilled from her eyes once more.

Cradling her face in his hands, Jiang Xiaofan thumbed away her tears and promised with a smile, "I'm going to give you a gift soon. Just wait for me."

Turning to the jackal, he commanded, "Jackal, help me take down two warriors of the Profound Martial Stage!"

In a dire situation, Jiang Xiaofan was still intent on taking a life, which baffled the jackal. Nonetheless, it heeded Jiang Xiaofan's command and, with a swift movement, charged at the Jiang family elders!

They had recently enjoyed besieging Jiang Xiaofan, but now their faces were etched with terror at the sight of the jackal.

"Master, save me!"

Their cries prompted Jiang Hong to dash towards the jackal, while Wu Ziqi simultaneously launched an attack from the right flank.

"Not good!"

Jiang Xiaofan inwardly cursed, realizing he was trapped!

Exhausting his last ounce of energy, he brandished the Glaze Blade, unleashing the formidable Ten Thousand Water Slash.

His target was none other than the dozen Wu family disciples who had come for the wedding feast.

These were all Spirit Martial Stage servants, trained personally by Wu Ziqi!

Jiang Xiaofan's strike was formidable, and Wu Ziqi couldn't be sure his disciples could withstand it. He spun around, unleashing a powerful palm strike.

"Boom!"

The two forces collided in the hall, erupting in a thunderous explosion. The surroundings shattered in an instant, and everyone was knocked to the ground by the blast.

Drained of all his strength, Jiang Xiaofan collapsed beside Jiang Nianrui. Meanwhile, the jackal seized the moment Wu Ziqi was distracted, bypassed Jiang Hong, and struck down two Jiang family elders.

"Puff! Puff!"

As the elders fell, dark Qi dragged two orbs of light into Jiang Xiaofan's body. His vision brightened, his wounds healed in an instant, and his Martial Qi surged back.

Jiang Nianrui was poised to embrace Jiang Xiaofan, ready to face death together, when suddenly, Jiang Xiaofan's aura roared back to life.

Wu Ziqi's eyebrows shot up as he turned his attention to Jiang Xiaofan.

He was mystified. Who exactly was Jiang Xiaofan? How did he possess a Tenth Grade Profound Level Glaze Blade, an array of unfamiliar pills, and a Spirit Beast willing to serve him?

Moreover, Jiang Xiaofan, who had been gasping for air, inexplicably returned to his peak form within seconds.

It defied logic!

It shattered his comprehension!

And in that moment, his resolve solidified.

Jiang Xiaofan could not be allowed to live!

Wu Ziqi, with a flick of his wrist, sent a sleeve sword hurtling toward Jiang Xiaofan. Out of nowhere, a jackal leaped into the fray, clamping its jaws on the sword and snapping it with a resounding "crack!" before swallowing it whole.

Wu Ziqi seethed with rage.

Of the four Ninth Grade Profound Level weapons in the Wu family's possession, one had just been destroyed by a jackal. The family elders would surely hold him accountable!

He had hoped to curry favor with the Jiang family by eliminating Jiang Xiaofan, thereby averting a potential disaster. Yet, not only had he failed, but he had also lost a precious weapon. The thought left him seething with anger.

"You're seeking your own demise!"

Wu Ziqi's hands shot up, and the Martial Qi within him surged to an apex. It swirled above his head, coalescing into a tumultuous vortex of wind.

At the sidelines, Yun Wei watched in astonishment.

Wu Ziqi had managed to convert Martial Qi into elemental form. His strength had clearly grown considerably since three years ago.

"Perish!"

With Wu Ziqi's thunderous roar, the frenzied vortex of wind blasted toward Jiang Xiaofan and the jackal with unprecedented ferocity.

Despite having ingested a Black Mystic Herb Pill and being at his peak, Jiang Xiaofan dared not confront such might.

It would be certain death.

The jackal, now a blur, whisked Jiang Xiaofan and Jiang Nianrui to safety. Yun Wei, unable to remain a mere spectator, stepped forward, arms raised, unleashing yet another surge of formidable energy.

In an instant, Martial Qi formed an invisible barrier, intercepting the onslaught. Even with the energy repelled, Jiang Xiaofan could sense its devastating potential; the Jiang family's hall was nearly reduced to rubble.

Standing behind Yun Wei, Jiang Xiaofan gazed at the formidable man before him, a wave of gratitude swelling in his heart.

In Lintian City, there were likely few brave enough to extend a helping hand against Wu Ziqi. To most, he was nothing more than the Jiang family's reject.

Wu Ziqi bellowed, "Yun Wei, stay out of this!"

Yun Wei simply smiled and replied, "The Yun family has a penchant for getting involved. Consider this affair under my watch!"