Chapter 749: Heart‑Devouring Gu

Just as Yan Buji felt that familiar yet terrifying power raging inside his body and the Gu poison began to erupt wildly, a heart‑vein pain that tore his soul like a tide swept over him. He clenched his teeth, the blue veins on his forehead bulging, beans‑sized beads of sweat rolling down, yet his gaze showed no hint of retreat, only growing colder, like a peerless beast driven to the brink by a pack of wolves, exuding a chilling aura.

He knew clearly in his heart that if he hesitated even a moment now, the relentless suppression of Song Xing and Yun Hua would await him, possibly ending his life in the Yellow Springs. But what kind of person is Yan Buji? He is a powerhouse who has struggled out of countless life‑and‑death edges, weathered countless storms, and has seen every kind of peril.

In past years, Yan Buji relied on his ruthlessness and decisiveness to defeat strong foes time after time, escaping the shadow of death. This unyielding will has long seeped into his marrow, becoming his greatest support in the cultivation world. Therefore, even in such a dire situation, he will not yield easily, let alone surrender.

"Hmph! Do you ignorant lot really think that merely relying on these petty formations and insignificant Gu poison can trap me and make me obediently surrender? It's nothing but a fool's dream!" Yan Buji's low, slightly hoarse voice rang out, full of sarcasm and contempt.

His expression darkened, and he suddenly bit his own tongue hard. In an instant, a gush of fresh blood spurted from his mouth, landing directly on the Sea Kun Hammer he gripped.

In that very moment, something miraculous occurred. The once plain Sea Kun Hammer instantly glowed with a crimson, blood‑like light, as if infused with endless power. The whole hammer began to tremble slightly, as if eager to unleash its astonishing might.

"Blood Sacrifice Technique?!" Song Xing's face changed abruptly, exclaiming in shock. He clearly did not expect Yan Buji to employ such a self‑damaging secret art.

But recalling that Yan Buji is a member of the Great Sinful Sect, it no longer seemed strange.

Yan Buji sneered, saying, "Since you want to play, I'll play with you to the end!" Before the words finished, he swung the Sea Kun Hammer violently, a blood‑colored hammer shadow charging toward the formation's core like a raging dragon. This strike gathered his entire Immortal Essence and refined blood, its power far surpassing previous ones.

Boom——!

Under the impact of the blood‑colored hammer shadow, the formation quivered violently, and the once solid spiritual barrier began to crack. Song Xing and Yun Hua, seeing this, hurriedly increased their spiritual energy output to try to stabilize the formation. Yet Yan Buji's assault did not cease; he repeatedly swung the Sea Kun Hammer, each blow bearing a world‑shattering momentum.

Yan Buji's attack was not mere brute force; earlier, at the Sect Master's request, he had studied the arrangement of this formation for a time. Though the Nine Nether Lethal Formation's killing power is astonishing, it is not a celestial array, and Yan Buji possessed the strength to break it.

Crack—!

Finally, after a prolonged, ferocious battle, under Yan Buji's whirlwind‑like onslaught, the formation's core could no longer withstand the massive impact, emitting a heart‑stopping crack as it completely collapsed! As the core crumbled, the entire majestic and formidable "Nine Nether Lethal Formation" fell like a building that had lost its pillars, crashing down and shattering.

At the instant the formation shattered, an extremely violent spiritual wave surged like an enraged ancient beast, roaring and sweeping in all directions with mountain‑crushing force. Song Xing and Yun Hua, caught at the forefront, were slammed hard by this terrifying power. They felt a crushing pressure on their chests, as if a thousand‑pound weight pressed down, their bodies involuntarily stumbling backward, their feet leaving deep gouges on the ground.

Seizing the momentum, Yan Buji burst out of the formation's range; although Gu poison still raged inside him, his aura did not wane. He stared coldly at Song Xing and Yun Hua, saying, "Now, it's your turn."

Song Xing's complexion turned pale, a flash of panic crossing his eyes. He clearly had not expected Yan Buji to break the formation and emerge so quickly.

Although Yun Hua's severe wounds had not healed, he remained calm, whispering, "Song Xing, we can't delay any longer; join forces and kill him!"

Song Xing nodded, and the two quickly stood together, simultaneously channeling spiritual energy to launch a final attack. Yet Yan Buji was faster. He flashed, appearing instantly before Song Xing, and the Sea Kun Hammer came down with thunderous force.

Bang—!

Song Xing raised his Primordial Celestial Core to block, but the Sea Kun Hammer's massive force numbed his arm, sending him stumbling back several steps, spitting a mouthful of fresh blood. Yan Buji gave him no chance to recover, pressing the attack, and immediately followed with another hammer strike aimed at his skull!

"Stop!" Yun Hua, seeing this, hurriedly intervened. He unleashed a strand of spiritual sword aura, targeting Yan Buji's rear heart.

However, Yan Buji seemed to suddenly lose all strength; purple pus‑blood began oozing from his whole body, and as he tilted, he was struck directly by Yun Hua's sword aura!

Yun Hua froze for a moment, then exclaimed with delight, "He can't hold on any longer!!"

Song Xing naturally understood this; Yan Buji was still deeply poisoned at this moment, and if they could kill him in one blow, it would naturally be

Yan Buji, leaning on the Sea Kun Hammer, forced himself to stand, curling his mouth in a grin as he looked at the two approaching, saying, "You think you can kill me with these conspiratorial tricks? How laughable."

Song Xing struggled to his feet, wiping the blood from his mouth, sneering, "Yan Buji, still forcing it? The 'Heart‑Devouring Gu' has already penetrated your heart meridian; even if we don't strike, your magical power will disperse, turning you into a pool of pus and blood!"

Yan Buji said nothing, merely coughing a few times, his cold gaze fixed on the two drawing nearer as he stepped back a few paces.

In the blink of an eye, Yan Buji turned and fled!

"Chase!"

"Wait, aren't we supposed to lure him into our trap?" Yun Hua coughed a few times, hoping to convince Yan Buji that he was seriously wounded—he truly had almost been killed by a demon beast, and whatever channels Yan Buji has, this should be verifiable.

Thus, the initial battle between Song Xing and Yan Buji was meant to give Yan Buji a chance to pursue in triumph.

But now Yan Buji, poisoned by a deadly toxin, fled, ruining their own plan!

"Forget that!" Song Xing's eyes flashed with urgency and madness: "He's now riddled with deadly poison; if we don't kill him now, when will we get such a good chance again!"

"Cough, cough, cough, then go!" Yun Hua hesitated briefly, but still chose to give chase.

This time, the Grand Commerce Guild secretly dispatched many people to assist, first detaining the two Great Sinful Sect Elders who followed Yan Buji, then setting up formations and Gu poison, expending massive manpower and resources. If Yan Buji escaped, Yun Hua felt this guy might somehow survive again!

Therefore, Yun Hua also rushed forward with Song Xing, but his severe injuries caused him to be left behind by Song Xing.

Seeing Song Xing's pursuit draw ever nearer, Yun Hua couldn't help shouting, "Brother Song, watch out for the thief!"

Don't worry! He is sure to die today!