Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 459 - 457: Peak of the Ninth Layer Heavenly Court Realm
The Black Cloud Black Head Python’s jet-black pupils constricted fiercely. That detestable human, just within sight a moment ago, how did he disappear so suddenly?
WHOOSH!
At that very moment, the air currents shifted, and Luo Feng reappeared above the Black Cloud Black Head Python. His gaze icy, he struck down with his saber.
"Mad Thunder Overturning Sky!"
A thunderclap exploded within the forest, and the rolling gleam of the saber twisted into thunder, shrouding downward.
THUD THUD THUD...
The Black Cloud Black Head Python’s scales burst open continuously, and its deep blue-black blood poured down like a torrential rain.
"Roar!"
Under extreme pain, the Black Cloud Black Head Python roared skyward. An eerie black wind formed around it. Nearby trees were instantly ground into powder as a cluster of pure black Yuan Qi shot towards Luo Feng.
SIZZLE...
Wherever the Yuan Qi cluster passed, trees immediately emitted black smoke and gave off a strong stench. It was clearly highly corrosive.
Luo Feng frowned slightly, his eyes serene and sharp. He brought down the Rage Flame Knife twice in succession. Immediately, a focused, cross-shaped beam of light shot out from the Rage Flame Knife.
PFFT!
The beam of light split the Yuan Qi cluster into four pieces. These scattered around Luo Feng, instantly corroding the ground into large black pits.
Such potent toxicity. Luo Feng flinched as a stench assailed his nostrils, making his head spin. Immediately, he used Teng Dragon’s Step and sidestepped ten meters away.
Roar!
The Black Cloud Black Head Python’s eyes erupted with intense killing intent. It continuously sprayed out three black lights, which restricted the area around Luo Feng.
"Beast, do you think I can’t kill you!"
Enraged, Luo Feng stood firm and gave a cold snort. Clasping the Rage Flame Knife tightly with both hands, he delivered a slash that was deceptively fast.
"Grand Momentum like a Saber!"
BUZZ!
A strange fluctuation spread, and a giant saber shadow formed around Luo Feng. As it merged into his Saber Intent, a sharp Qi rushed skyward, accompanied by a loud, rolling thunder. A moment later, it pressed down, crushing everything in its path, causing the Yuan Qi of Heaven and Earth to descend into chaos and starting a gale in the forest.
FZZT! FZZT! FZZT!
Even before the three black lights could approach, they were shattered by the Saber Intent and vanished without a trace. Fear surged in the Black Cloud Black Head Python’s eyes, its heart filled with trepidation. Just as it considered escaping, the saber light arrived with a heavy howl.
With a swift flash of the saber light, a large area of the forest began to topple. The Black Cloud Black Head Python was left frozen in place.
SPURT!
Suddenly, a jet of blood shot out. The python’s huge head was cleaved in two, and it fell to the ground with a THUD.
Luo Feng took a deep breath and exhaled steadily. Looking at the Black Cloud Black Head Python’s corpse, he thought, If this Black Cloud Black Head Python had been a little more cautious, victory would not have come so easily.
It’s so late already. Luo Feng looked around. The sun had unknowingly set, and darkness enveloped everything. Only the echoing roars of beasts could be heard.
Glancing at the nearby corpse of the Black Cloud Black Head Python, Luo Feng murmured to himself, "I’ll wait until sunrise to continue my journey."
The danger level of the Red Chain Mountain Range at night increases tenfold. Even with Luo Feng’s enhanced strength, he didn’t dare to underestimate this place.
Having made his decision, Luo Feng removed the Demon Core from the Black Cloud Black Head Python and immediately jumped into the dense canopy, disappearing after a few leaps.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM...
Not long after he left, a series of loud roars echoed from behind; the entire forest seemed to tremble violently. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
Luo Feng released his Soul Power, exploring behind him. A scene appeared in his mind.
Near the Black Cloud Black Head Python’s corpse, several Demon Beasts were engaged in a frantic struggle. Demon Qi filled the air. The impact of their collisions caused the earth and mountains to shake, and their loud roars seemed to shake the very stars.
A top-tier Level Four Demon Beast, the Silver Back Demon Wolf... a top-tier Level Four Unihorn Gold Bull... Hiss! This is a primary Level Five Demon Beast, the Dual Wing Thunder Tiger...
Identifying the battling Demon Beasts, Luo Feng grew tense. He pushed his speed to its limit, fleeing rapidly into the distance.
Each of these Demon Beasts possessed strength comparable to a Martial Artist at the peak of the Heavenly Court Realm. If he were discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable.
After rushing over ten li, Luo Feng finally stopped on the trunk of a giant tree. Bright moonlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, scattering dappled spots of light in the forest. The surroundings were clear at a glance.
Good, the view here is wide. I’ll rest here tonight.
Exhaling, Luo Feng sat cross-legged, then took out a pill and swallowed it to restore his depleted Yuan Qi.
A moment later, Luo Feng opened his eyes, fully recovered and back at his peak state.
Checking his internal condition, Luo Feng mumbled to himself, It seems it’s time to break through to the peak of the Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm.
Luo Feng had estimated it would take at least another half-month to break through to the peak of the Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm. However, he now had the Red Gold Pill, which could spare him a lot of painstaking effort.
He took out the Red Gold Pill. In the night, its golden light shone brilliantly, radiating potent Spiritual Energy.
That Elder Hai is from the Imperial City; he’s probably not an ordinary character. I wonder what his identity is. A thought flashed through Luo Feng’s mind as he looked at the Red Gold Pill in his hand.
No point overthinking it. I’ll find out when we meet next. Shaking his head, Luo Feng cast aside these distracting thoughts, tossed the Red Gold Pill into his mouth, and swallowed it.
BOOM!
As the pill settled in his stomach, it felt as if thunder suddenly exploded within his internal world, rumbling continuously. The fierce medicinal power erupted within him, surging chaotically through his limbs and meridians.
Such domineering medicinal potency! Although he had been mentally prepared, Luo Feng was still startled by the Red Gold Pill’s overwhelming medicinal power. He immediately cleared his mind of all distractions and focused entirely on breaking through to the next realm.
The golden medicinal power flowed along his meridians, circulating continuously between the Meridian Wheels in his body. Bit by bit, it entered the Meridian Wheels, gradually integrating with them.
Time passed slowly. After six hours, the medicinal power of the Red Gold Pill was finally, completely refined.
BOOM!
In an instant, the two Meridian Wheels at Luo Feng’s Tianchi acupoint in his head blazed with a dazzling light, brilliantly illuminating the once-dim world within his mind. Amidst the radiance, a golden gate was faintly discernible.
Luo Feng opened his eyes. A bright glint, like a flash of lightning, shot from them, piercing the void. The forest seemed to brighten for an instant.
I’ve finally stepped into the peak of the Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm! Joy and surprise shone in Luo Feng’s eyes. He had initially been worried about whether he could break through successfully, especially since so little time had passed since his last breakthrough. Some Martial Artists took half a year, or even several years, to advance from the late stage of the Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm to its peak.
However, it now seemed those worries had been unnecessary. Advancing to the new realm had been exceptionally smooth; he hadn’t encountered any obstacles at all.
So this is the Heaven Gate! I just reached the peak of the Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm, and the Heaven Gate has already appeared. Unbelievable! Feeling the golden gate in his mind, Luo Feng was somewhat astounded.
By rights, the Heaven Gate only appears when a Martial Artist is infinitely close to the Spiritual Rotation Realm.
The appearance of the Heaven Gate signifies that one is qualified to attempt to break through to the Spiritual Rotation Realm. Some Martial Artists with poor aptitude might never cultivate enough to see the Heaven Gate in their entire lives.
For the Heaven Gate to appear so clearly when Luo Feng had only just stepped into the peak of the Ninth Level Heavenly Court Realm was truly astonishing.
Could it be because I have a Yuan Qi seed in my body, or because my Soul Power is exceptionally strong, that this has happened? Luo Feng pondered for a while but couldn’t find a definitive answer, so he decided not to dwell on it.
The appearance of the Heaven Gate was a dream come true for any Martial Artist. Now, Luo Feng just needed to cultivate his Yuan Qi, build up his reserves, and then, at the final moment, break through this last barrier—the Heaven Gate—to become a true master of the Spiritual Rotation Realm!
By then, with a wave of his hand, he would be able to shatter mountains and rivers, perform Aerial Flight, and accomplish feats that Martial Artists in the Meridian Wheel Realm could only dream of!
After a long while, Luo Feng calmed his excitement and retracted his aura.
He looked up. The sky was gradually brightening; the night had passed.
Dawn has broken. It’s time to set out. I must find the Mu Yuan Spirit Fruit as quickly as possible.
His cultivation realm broken through, Luo Feng’s confidence soared. He tapped his foot on a tree trunk and glided away, covering several hundred meters in an instant.
The Qingluan Canyon stretched for thousands of miles, filled with lush trees. Vast expanses of giant trees, like an ocean, stretched as far as the eye could see. A dense fog perpetually shrouded the canyon year-round, creating a treacherous and gloomy atmosphere.
In recent days, a figure could often be seen darting through the trees in Qingluan Canyon, apparently searching for something.
It’s been six days, and still no clue about the Mu Yuan Spirit Fruit. Could it be that there’s no Mu Yuan Spirit Fruit in this canyon at all? Standing on a huge rock, Luo Feng gazed at the fog-enveloped canyon, his brow furrowed.
He had arrived at Qingluan Canyon on his second day in the Red Chain Mountain Range and had been searching for traces of the Mu Yuan Spirit Fruit ever since.
Frustratingly, despite searching an area of several hundred li, he still hadn’t found the Mu Yuan Spirit Fruit. Worse, he had unexpectedly encountered a Level Five Demon Beast and had to expend enormous effort to escape.
I’ll search for three more days. If I still can’t find it, I’ll have to give up, Luo Feng murmured to himself. He closed his eyes and used his powerful Soul Power to sense the flow of Mu Yuan Qi in the surroundings.
Hmm?
Suddenly, Luo Feng opened his eyes, his sharp gaze fixed on the forest to the west.
The Yuan Qi of Heaven and Earth in that direction was chaotic, which was highly unusual.
The Mu Yuan Qi in that direction is so dense. I should go take a look. Luo Feng mused for a moment, then his figure flickered. He soared into the air, skimming close to the treetops as he moved forward rapidly.
After rushing for several li, Luo Feng suddenly slowed. Ahead, in the dense forest, furious beast roars erupted violently, accompanied by an astonishing, heart-shaking Demon Qi. Vaguely, two colossal shadows could be seen rampaging through the trees.
Narrowing his eyes, Luo Feng peered into the distance. Deep in the forest, an enormous Green-eyed Demon Wolf, the size of a house, and a Unihorn Gold Bull were in a standoff. Large swathes of nearby trees had been toppled, and the ground was covered in shocking cracks.
A Green-eyed Demon Wolf and a Unihorn Gold Bull... two top-tier Level Four Demon Beasts are fighting each other to the death! No wonder there’s such a huge commotion. Luo Feng exhaled, intending to leave before the two Demon Beasts noticed him.
Huh?
Just as he lifted his foot, Luo Feng suddenly froze. His gaze was riveted to a plant growing on the slope behind the two Demon Beasts, a plant that was entirely emerald green.
This is... the Mu Yuan Spirit Fruit! Looking at the plant, Luo Feng’s heart surged with excitement, and he almost cried out in surprise.
The plant was half a man’s height and entirely emerald green. At its apex grew a fist-sized, green fruit, its surface faintly shimmering with an azure light. It was precisely the Mu Yuan Spirit Fruit he had been desperately searching for these past few days!
