Chapter 160: The Blade Emperor

After finishing his practice of the blade technique, Daohuang shouted:

"Old Xie, I have already learned it; you can begin the next step."

Xiehuang was not surprised by the duration it took for Daohuang to learn the blade technique; as a friend of so many years, he still highly recognized Daohuang's talent.

Xiehuang brought Daohuang to the Zhuoshi Mo Chi, and pointing at the Zhuoshi Mo Chi, Xiehuang said:

"First, drip a drop of your fresh blood into it and see the changes in the Zhuoshi Mo Chi."

Following Xiehuang's request, Daohuang bit his finger and dripped his fresh blood into the Zhuoshi Mo Chi.

As Daohuang's competitive and aggressive blood entered the magic pool, the water in the pool surged continuously, and in an instant, the entire pool became turbid.

Xiehuang's expression turned complex in an instant as he said:

"Old friend, your blood has made the Zhuoshi Mo Chi turbid, which means it will be very difficult for you to turn back after practicing the Demonic Blade.

Why don't you just give up? The demonic power of the Demonic Blade will truly exceed your imagination."

But how could the current Daohuang listen to advice? He took off his upper garment and jumped directly into the magic pool.

He looked at Xiehuang and said:

"Old friend, don't worry. Since Duan Fengyun could emerge from seclusion with a clear mind, why can't I?"

Having said that, he sank directly into the Zhuoshi Mo Chi, and Xiehuang had no choice but to wait silently on the side.

Sinking into the Zhuoshi Mo Chi, Daohuang felt the poisonous water drilling into his body, and his entire body became extremely uncomfortable.

"Old Xie, Old Dao, I'm back.

I've brought you good wine and food; come, let the three of us drink together again."

Outside, the hearty laughter of Zhu Huang rang out; Zhu Huang and Di San Xiaotong, who had gone out to visit relatives, had returned.

Seeing no one respond to him, Zhu Huang, worried that something had happened, hurriedly brought Xiao Tong into the Shengsi Men.

Entering the Shengsi Men, Zhu Huang and Xiao Tong searched all the way and finally found Xiehuang at the Zhuoshi Mo Chi.

Seeing Xiehuang beside the Zhuoshi Mo Chi, Zhu Huang felt something was wrong and asked:

"Old Xie, where is Old Dao?"

Xiehuang pointed at the Zhuoshi Mo Chi and said:

"Old Dao is in this Zhuoshi Mo Chi; he wants to see just how miraculous my Demonic Blade is.

I also want to use this to find out the real reason why Duan Fengyun was able to practice the Demonic Blade back then without falling into madness.

To see if it was the reason of the Demonic Blade, or a reason of my own."

After hearing this, Zhu Huang shook his head and sighed:

"This is a big problem, Old Xie.

The reason Duan Fengyun did not fall into the Demonic Path after practicing the Demonic Blade back then was because he had the Dragon Vein on him.

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It was because of the suppression of the Dragon Vein that the demonic nature of the Demonic Blade did not affect Duan Fengyun.

And the reason Duan Fengyun became demonic in Dongying back then was precisely because the Dragon Vein was obscured, which was why Duan Fengyun turned demonic overnight.

Alas, when I learned the situation from Duan Fengyun back then, I should have told you both.

Although Old Dao has retired to the mountains and forests now, that competitive, fierce, and ruthless spirit in his bones is still there; if he practices the Demonic Blade, he will surely find it hard to turn back."

Back then, unable to resist his inner curiosity, it was only after his repeated questioning that Duan Fengyun told him the reason why he had not turned demonic after practicing the Demonic Blade.

But for the sake of peace in the martial arts world, Duan Fengyun made Zhu Huang promise not to leak it out.

And Zhu Huang, who kept his mouth shut, did not tell Xiehuang or Daohuang, which led to the current situation.

"Old Xie, is there any way to stop Old Dao?

We cannot let him go on like this; we must find a way to stop him from continuing to practice the Demonic Blade."

Zhu Huang said anxiously.

He had learned of the power of Duan Fengyun after he turned demonic from Bu Jingyun and the others, so he was afraid.

Xiehuang shook his head and said:

"There is no way to stop him now; we can only wait for him to emerge from seclusion."

Xiehuang's eyes were fixed on the character "Demon"; at this moment, the "Demon" had already been infused with more than half of Daohuang's heart's blood, and Daohuang was about to emerge from seclusion.

And as Duan Fengyun was rushing toward Xiewang Dong, the demonic nature of the Demonic Blade, which had not stirred for a long time, began to tremble as Daohuang was about to emerge from seclusion.

But because Duan Fengyun was not paying attention, he did not discover the anomaly in the Demonic Blade's consciousness.

Zhu Huang, Xiehuang, and Xiao Tong stood silently beside the Zhuoshi Mo Chi, their eyes fixed on the character "Demon".

At this moment, the character "Demon" had been completely filled with Daohuang's heart's blood, and Daohuang was about to emerge from seclusion immediately.

Sure enough, only a loud bang was heard, and Daohuang flew out from the Zhuoshi Mo Chi.

"Old Dao, how are you?"

Xiehuang and Zhu Huang asked with concern.

But when they saw Daohuang's face, they were filled with shock.

Daohuang's face looked as if he were wearing a demon mask, baring fangs and brandishing claws; the whole person looked like a devil.

Daohuang stared at the three of them with murderous intent, his eyes completely devoid of any expression.

Xiehuang sighed:

"As expected, Old Dao has completely fallen into the Demonic Path.

Old Zhu, let's run; we are no match for him.

We must hurry out and find Duan Fengyun and the others; with their current strength, they should be able to deal with the

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demonic Old Dao."

The three of them lifted their heels, preparing to run, but how could Daohuang, having fallen into a demonic state, let them go?

After falling into a demonic state, Daohuang used Foot Treading Seven Stars to fly directly in front of the three, then smiled at them with an evil charm.

Xiehuang muttered:

"Demonic Treading Seven Stars; it seems Daohuang has truly mastered the Demonic Blade."

Zhu Huang was speechless for a moment and said:

"What time do you think it is? You are still admiring your Demonic Blade.

We are now broken, old, and young; how are we any match for that old demon, Old Dao? Hurry up and think of a way to escape with our lives."

"Grandfather, Master, you must go quickly; go and find Senior Brother and the others.

I will block Grandfather Daohuang; you must leave quickly."

As Xiehuang's direct disciple and Zhu Huang's beloved granddaughter, Di San Xiaotong drew her weapon without hesitation, blocking the path in front of the two.

But Xiehuang and Zhu Huang had lived for more than half their lives and were now at an age where they were half-buried in the earth; how could they let Di San Xiaotong block Daohuang while they retreated?

Daohuang drew a broadsword from the weapon rack nearby and said:

"There is no need to say anything more. I will block Old Dao; Xiao Tong, you must quickly take Xiehuang and leave."

While the three were still arguing over who would cover whom to escape, the demonized Daohuang had already turned his palm into a blade, attacking the three with a blast of blade Qi.

Fortunately, Xiehuang reacted quickly, leaping into the air to push Zhu Huang and Di San Xiaotong away with his feet, while he used the recoil to dodge Daohuang's attack.

Seeing this, Daohuang immediately rushed forward, engaging the three in close-quarters combat.

What Zhu Huang said was indeed correct; with their current state of being old, weak, sick, and disabled, how could they possibly be a match for Daohuang?

With just a single kick from Daohuang, Di San Xiaotong was sent flying, spitting blood and fainting on the spot.

Seeing his granddaughter injured, Zhu Huang raised his broadsword and swung the Creation Blade toward Daohuang.

But before Daohuang, who had mastered the Demonic Blade and possessed the Demon Eye, the bloated Zhu Huang's use of the Creation Blade was full of flaws.

Before Zhu Huang's blade could even get close to Daohuang, he was struck down to the ground by a hand-blade strike from Daohuang.

Xiehuang observed for a long time and finally saw the location of the Demon Eye on Daohuang's demonic face.

"Old Zhu, his Demonic Essence is at the center of his brow; find a way to pierce his Demonic Essence."

Daohuang's Demonic Essence was indeed at the center of the demonic mask's brow; according to what Xiehuang knew, the Demon Eye was where the Demonic Essence resided, and once the Demonic Essence was pierced, Daohuang would return to normal.

But now, among the three of them, who could get close to Daohuang to pierce his Demonic Essence?

(End of chapter)

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