Chapter 105: Invincible Below the Four Realms

"Lu Xun, are you crazy? Such a high price, just to buy a third-grade sword."

"In the Heavenly Craft Pavilion, Chu Youqing was utterly perplexed."

"Not only she was perplexed, Murong Wan was equally perplexed."

"This Flowing Cloud Layered Shadow Sword, in Murong Wan's view, was indeed a top-notch sword, but ten million Dark Energy... too expensive."

"Lu Xun is treating money as if it weren't money."

"\"Calm. \""

"Lu Xun was very calm."

"\"Little Friend Lu Xun, this Flowing Cloud Layered Shadow Sword is yours. \""

"After paying, the shopkeeper of the Heavenly Craft Pavilion held the sword case with both hands and presented it to Lu Xun."

"Lu Xun opened the sword case, and inside lay the Flowing Cloud Layered Shadow Sword."

"He gestured with his hand, summoning the mother-and-child sword pair into his hand, flourished two sword blossoms, then nodded satisfied: \"Good sword. \""

"\"Student Lu Xun truly knows his goods; for the Flowing Cloud Layered Shadow Sword to have a master like you is its honor. \""

"A soft, bone-penetrating voice drifted over gently, like a spring breeze brushing past the ear."

"Lu Xun looked toward the sound and saw a beautiful woman with her cloud-like hair loosely tied, walking gracefully."

"Her brows and eyes were like a painting; a gauzy long dress accentuated her graceful figure, dignified yet hinting at a few touches of alluring charm."

"\"Are you Lady Li Yan, who just sent me a voice transmission? \""

"Lu Xun's gaze swept over her without leaving a trace."

"\"I am indeed Li Yan; if you don't mind, you can call me Sister Li Yan. \""

"Li Yan's eyes glimmered as she smiled softly."

"She was the woman standing behind the window, watching the entire auction."

"\"Is the upgrade you just promised effective? \""

"Lu Xun asked directly."

"\"Of course it's effective; if you're not assured, we can write it into the contract. \""

"\"Good. \""

"As soon as Li Yan's words fell, Lu Xun directly agreed."

"Just now, if it weren't for Li Yan's voice transmission, Lu Xun wouldn't have crazily raised the price even to suppress He Huan."

"Li Yan told Lu Xun that the greatest advantage of a saint-grade weapon is actually that it can be continually upgraded."

"She promised Lu Xun that if he offered a price above ten million Dark Energy, once the Heavenly Craft Pavilion's artificers' skill improved, they could freely help him upgrade this Flowing Cloud Layered Shadow Sword to fourth-grade saint rank."

"Even fifth-grade saint rank is possible, but that would require extra payment."

"The difference between third-grade and fourth-grade saint rank is just one character, yet the price differs astronomically."

"If it can truly be upgraded, then his ten million Dark Energy would be a profit."

"\"Shopkeeper Qu, bring the contract. \""

"Li Yan gave Lu Xun a sideways glance, then had Shopkeeper Qu fetch the contract."

"\"Okay. \""

"You said to write it into the contract, but now that we really have to write it in, you're unwilling again."

"\"Lady Li Yan, goodbye. \""

"After everything was settled, Lu Xun put away the contract and sword, taking the two women and leaving the Heavenly Craft Pavilion."

"\"What an interesting little brother. \""

"Li Yan watched Lu Xun's back, revealing a hint of interest."

"Being able to sell at such a high price this time is largely thanks to Lu Xun."

"Now she has confidence to persuade the old fogies in the Heavenly Craft Pavilion to support her research."

"\"Miss Murong, you can use this sword first. \""

"Upon exiting the Heavenly Craft Pavilion, Lu Xun handed the Flowing Cloud Layered Shadow Sword to Murong Wan."

"Murong Wan's face showed surprise: \"For me? \""

"\"Lu Xun, is this sword for my aunt? \""

"Chu Youqing was also somewhat surprised."

"Lu Xun nodded: \"Mm, I have a sword more suitable for me; this one is more suitable for my aunt. \""

"\"Seems so; this sword follows a light and agile path, my aunt won't find it taxing to use. Aunt, take it for now—I'll keep track of this debt, and later we'll repay Lu Xun together. \""

"Chu Youqing actually felt no jealousy at all; instead, she persuaded Murong Wan."

"\"Just consider it a loan; if you can win first place in the secret realm assessment, besides the Heavenly Dao talisman, there's also a ten million Dark Energy reward, which will exactly repay me. \""

"Lu Xun helped her dispel the last trace of worry."

"\"Alright, thank you; once I win first place, I will definitely repay you! \""

"After Murong Wan solemnly promised, she took it."

"She truly liked this Flowing Cloud Layered Shadow Sword."

"At first sight, her eyes lit up."

"But the price was too frightening; she didn't have that much Dark Energy."

"After taking the Flowing Cloud Layered Shadow Sword in hand, Murong Wan examined it with delight."

"In her heart, she also quietly formed a goal."

"\"Let's go~\""

"The trip to Liuyun Dao came to an end."

They've come down!

Brothers, follow me up!

Lu Xun and his three companions had just descended Liuyun Dao when two groups of people, full of vigor, swarmed over.

One group was led by He Huan, the other brought by Lin Qiang.

Lu Xun, today is your death day!

Lin Qiang was arrogantly overbearing.

Ordinary people wouldn't dare to act in the capital, but he would.

As long as they didn't kill Lu Xun, with the Lin family's influence, at most they'd detain him for a few days—this cost is nothing compared to venting a bit of spite.

Lu Xun, if I don't cripple you today, I'm not He Xiao!

He Xiao hid behind He Huan and shouted threats.

As for Liu Mei, before the situation became clear, she didn't dare come over and instead hid in the distance.

This woman's talk is just talk, but she's not stupid.

Lu Xun's rise against the odds always made her worry that this time Lin Qiang and his crew still couldn't do anything to Lu Xun.

In fact, when she saw Lu Xun shout out ten million, her intestines turned green with regret.

That was ten million Dark Energy!

Even if she attached herself to Lin Qiang, the thought of obtaining that much Dark Energy was as hard as climbing to heaven.

Yet such a Lu Xun was, to her at the time, easily within reach.

Too bad, there's no regret medicine in this world.

Besides regret, present-day Liu Mei is just hatred.

Hating Lu Xun for not continuing to fawn over her, hating Lu Xun for looking down on her after his rise, hating Lu Xun for pursuing the school belle of Rong Cheng No. 1 High, hating Lu Xun...

In the blink of an eye, the two groups surrounded Lu Xun and his three companions.

What do you want to do? I've called the police!

Chu Youqing shouted loudly.

Call the police? You can try, see if there's any signal here.

You guys! Shameless!

Chu Youqing tried, and indeed there was no signal here.

So you're saying last time I didn't beat you enough to hurt?

Lu Xun said lightly.

'Last time was last time; before I was alone, but this time, this young master has a gang.'

Lin Qiang was very pleased.

Bullying the few with the many, he feels no shame but pride—indeed, that's just him.

'Lin Qiang, step your people aside; taking on Lu Xun is my business.'

He Huan spoke coldly.

'Who are you?'

Lu Xun looked at He Huan.

'He Huan'

'He Huan?'

Lu Xun thought for a moment, then realized.

Isn't this the guy from the He family who wanted to marry into the Chu family?

'So you're He Huan—no wonder you're so ugly, can't find a partner, making your family anxious.'

One sentence from Chu Youqing made He Huan's face instantly turn the color of pig liver.

'How dare you call my brother Huan ugly? Brother Huan, after we cripple Lu Xun later, we might as well just get it done— that guy from the Zhang family has handled several female cultivators with no oversight; our He family is just too law-abiding!'

He Xiao started shouting loudly.

'Give us this woman!'

As soon as his words fell, among the people Lin Qiang brought, someone pointed at Murong Wan and shouted.

Murong Wan's face turned cold; with a 'swish' she drew her sword, a flash of bright sword light like a startled swan appearing, striking at the speaker.

That person, however, was calm and unhurried, showing a mouthful of yellow teeth: 'Yo, still pretty fierce!'

He backhanded a palm strike, actually shattering that sword light into pieces; the residual force of the qi shook up dust all around.

'Pretty little thing,' he laughed with a sinister tone, 'your flowery fists and embroidered kicks—are you still weaned? Better come back with big brother; I'll personally teach you a few real moves.'

While saying that, he also made a lewd gesture.

'Be careful!'

Hardly had he finished speaking when he saw a huge fireball flying toward him.

'Just a minor fireball technique.'

At some point his hand had donned a gauntlet, and he thrust out a powerful palm strike.

'Boom!'

The fireball exploded.

'Ah...'

'Pfft!'

Instantly, Lin Qiang and the people around him were blown apart in a blast.

The first to bear the brunt was the guy who had just spoken rudely; he was also the worst off, directly blasted backward.

The person was still in midair when severed limbs and broken legs were already flying everywhere.

By the time he hit the ground hard, the parts were already scattered all over, and the whole person had fallen into a coma, life or death unknown.

Just then,

Several flying swords swooped in silently, launching a sneak attack on Lu Xun.

Clang clang dang~

Around Lu Xun, several red shields rose up, spinning at high speed and blocking all the flying swords.

At the same time, over a dozen flying swords surged forward together, attacking He Huan.

He Huan gave a soft snort, and shields likewise appeared around him.

In battles between immortal cultivators, sometimes it's just a clash of magic treasures and techniques, seeing whose power is greater and who can endure longer.

Lu Xun had no intention of dragging it out; he raised his hand and sent out several more fireballs.

The tenth-tier fireballs were enormous, flying toward He Huan.

He Huan sensed the threat, realizing that relying solely on defensive magic treasures would be hard to block it.

Without a word, he activated a fourth-rank defensive talisman.

A huge golden bell instantly appeared.

Boom boom boom~

The deafening explosion tore through the air as three crimson fireballs, arranged in a triangular formation, roared toward He Huan and detonated violently before him.

At the instant the first fireball exploded, the golden light bell that He Huan hastily summoned just glimmered with a thin layer of light before being swallowed by the violent firewave, turning into specks of golden light that vanished.

Even his defensive magic treasure was blasted dim and dark, falling away.

Oh no!

He Huan's pupils contracted sharply as the second fireball followed right behind.

The jade pendant at his waist burst forth a cyan shield in response, but upon contact with the flames it emitted a grating shattering sound, flew from his grip with a wail, and exploded into powder in midair.

Scorching heat of death surged toward his face.

He Huan staggered backward, his boots scraping two scorch marks on the ground.

The third fireball, like a bone‑deep ulcer, exploded violently half a foot in front of his chest.

At the critical moment, he bit his tongue tip to spit out a mouthful of essence blood, forming hand seals so fast they left afterimages.

Profound Ice Barrier!

An azure ice wall rose from the ground, colliding violently with the crimson firewave.

Ice crystals hissed and vaporized in the intense heat; amid the rising white mist, He Huan's silhouette, like a kite with its string cut, flew backward and slammed heavily into a rock face ten zhang away.

Behind him, He Xiao couldn't dodge and was likewise blown away.

Only He Qiang, seeing the situation turn bad, withdrew early and escaped disaster.

He is a third‑realm martial cultivator; although his strength is not as great as He Huan's, his agility far surpasses He Huan's.

So strong! His combat power is probably invincible below the fourth realm!

Not far away, Liu Xinghe noticed this scene, his eyes narrowing.

Lu Xun's combat power is even more terrifying than before!