Chapter 529: Absorbing Power

How could Mu Qinghe possibly know that this Magic Vine was a gift from the great demon Nine Nether Earth Demon to Ye Liuyun?

A Magic Vine that grew up alongside a god‑level great demon is not something a Martial Cultivator of the Heavenly Gang Realm can tame.

If the Nine Nether Earth Demon had not personally handed the Magic Vine seed to Ye Liuyun, Ye Liuyun would not have been able to refine or control the Magic Vine.

Mu Qinghe, the moment he seized the Magic Vine, immediately projected his Divine Sense.

He didn't expect that before Ye Liuyun's Divine Sense could counter, the Magic Vine instantly extinguished his Divine Sense, then began to coil around him, absorbing his True Essence.

When his Divine Sense was wounded and he suffered a backlash, Ye Liuyun sensed his intent to seize control of the Magic Vine and immediately intensified the Nine Nether Prelude's attack.

Mu Qinghe's Soul could no longer resist the demonic sound and began to be gradually corrupted. Afterwards, he made no move to resist, standing dumbfounded as the Magic Vine drained him.

To prevent him from being over‑corrupted and hindering his recovery, Ye Liuyun immediately halted the Nine Nether Prelude.

However, the Magic Vine's absorption speed was far too rapid, exceeding Ye Liuyun's expectations.

Suddenly, Ye Liuyun felt a massive flow of energy traveling through the Magic Vine's vines. He couldn't stop the Magic Vine in time, so he sealed the energy within his body. At the same time, he sent a single Transmission Voice with his Divine Sense to the Magic Vine, telling it not to kill Mu Qinghe.

The Magic Vine gave no reply. Just as Ye Liuyun finished sealing the incoming energy, a powerful vital blood force surged through the Magic Vine toward him.

Ye Liuyun worried inwardly, "Is this Magic Vine trying to drain a person completely?" He had no time to send another Transmission Voice, so he continued sealing the Bloodline Power.

"I didn't expect the Magic Vine to have this ability!" Ye Liuyun thought with delight. He could now use the Magic Vine more often to absorb energy.

Although he sensed that the Magic Vine transferred only half of Mu Qinghe's power to him, retaining the other half, the amount was still substantial—much faster than he could absorb on his own, saving him considerable cultivation time.

What surprised Ye Liuyun next was that the Magic Vine also drew Mu Qinghe's Soul Power, apparently taking Mu Qinghe's strongest Soul while leaving one behind.

But this time, the Magic Vine gave all of Mu Qinghe's Soul Power to Ye Liuyun, as if it did not need that Soul Power.

Overjoyed, Ye Liuyun could not even complain about the Magic Vine and instead began absorbing the Soul Power.

His Soul is strong, so the absorption of Soul Power was especially swift.

After the Magic Vine drained Mu Qinghe, it tossed him onto the arena, then contracted and turned into a black seed floating before Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun sat for a while until he had absorbed most of Mu Qinghe's Soul Power, then stood, gathered the Magic Vine seed, and left the arena.

Everyone watching Ye Liuyun descend from the arena could not help but sigh.

"I didn't expect this kid to possess such a powerful Demon Race technique!"

"Ye Liuyun seems even stronger than those first‑tier talents! He is truly the undisputed dark horse!"

Gao Qiang, Chu Yunqiao and the others wore increasingly grim expressions.

Gao Qiang had originally thought Ye Liuyun was only on par with Lie Hongyun. Even if he could defeat Lie Hongyun, he believed he could still handle Ye Liuyun. But now Ye Liuyun has played a new Trump Card, forcing him to reconsider how to defeat Ye Liuyun.

However, his feather‑duster has some demon‑purging effects and should be of some use, though he will need to handle it cautiously. He can see that the Magic Vine is also extremely difficult to deal with.

The double‑headed shadow serpent, watching Ye Liuyun's silhouette, remained silent. It now dares not underestimate Ye Liuyun, truly regarding him as an opponent.

But after assessing his own strength, he felt Ye Liuyun was still not his opponent.

He does have a combined‑attack Trump Card. Though his two heads share one bloodline, each possesses a True Essence and a powerful Soul. Moreover, the combined‑attack technique he cultivates unites the two True Essences, greatly amplifying his attack power.

From afar, Lie Hongxia, seeing Ye Liuyun defeat Mu Qinghe so effortlessly, felt flames flare in her eyes.

Elder Yan Jiu had just examined Lie Hongyun.

Lie Hongyun's Soul is severely damaged; after treatment she has regained consciousness, but it is fundamentally impossible for her to re‑enter the Martial Contest.

"Her Soul was burned away to less than one‑third; it will take years to recover. She is now too weak to continue in the Martial Contest."

Elder Yan Jiu sighed and cast a lingering glance at Ye Liuyun.

Even though she is an elder of the Yan Palace, she dares not act against Ye Liuyun here in the Cangyun Alliance, as it would violate the Martial Contest rules. Moreover, she recalls that Ye Liuyun is a disciple of the Iron Eagle Sect.

She has some ties with the Iron Eagle Sect and cannot, just because a younger generation lost a quarrel, take up arms for revenge. Now, she can only rely on Lie Hongxia to avenge her sister.

She also saw the Magic Vine and demonic sound Ye Liuyun used earlier. However, she believes that with only those, Ye Liuyun is still not a match for Lie Hongxia.

"Master, rest assured! I will definitely avenge my sister!"

Lie Hongxia sent a Transmission Voice with her Divine Sense to Elder Yan Jiu.

"Do not lose the greater for the lesser; securing a better ranking is more important!" Elder Yan Jiu warned, fearing Lie Hongxia might act impulsively and breach the Martial Contest rules, incurring punishment.

"Master, rest assured, I will not kill him outright. At least I won't let him die here."

Lie Hongxia had already decided to leave Ye Liuyun half‑dead, effectively disabling him, then covertly sabotage him by attacking his Soul so that he wouldn't die immediately, at least allowing him to linger for half a month.

In this way, she would not violate any regulations and avoid punishment, yet indirectly cause Ye Liuyun's death, avenging her sister.

What she must now do is bide her time, waiting to encounter Ye Liuyun in the next stage of the competition.

After Ye Liuyun's victory, his points rose again, and his talent luck increased considerably. The projected numbers above his head shone brighter than they had before Mu Qinghe stepped onto the stage, emitting a silvery radiance, even surpassing Gao Qiang and Du Yuan.

As he descended from the arena, his Divine Sense, even from afar, sensed the murderous intent emanating from Lie Hongxia.

Knowing Lie Hongxia would not let him go, he did not look that way and instead immediately returned to cultivate at Xuan Kong Shi. Since he could not avoid it, he resolved to fight.