Abundant Martial Arts Virtue

Wu Xiaode was a bit surprised.

This bronze pillar offered two ways to enhance strength.

One was to provide corresponding knowledge and skills according to the individual's uniqueness;

The other was the method of evil.

Why is this the case?

A figure suddenly appeared beside the bronze pillar.

Nan Li!

"Why are you here?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"I am your guide—the battlefield provides guidance services for the combatants who are breaking through, and I get paid for it, so naturally I must do my best." Nan Li said.

"Can you explain this?" Wu Xiaode pointed at the bronze pillar and asked.

"The evil demons are rewriting the holy pillar, they want all the combatants to undergo evil transformation, so as to cut off the orthodox pilgrimage of the Holy Realm," Nan Li said.

This was exactly what Satan had mentioned.

"Would anyone really learn these evil transformation methods?" Wu Xiaode still found it hard to believe.

Nan Li's eyes became profound, and she said softly:

"The higher you climb, the more perilous the situation, and the more evil demons there are."

"If you are not on their side, they will kill you at first sight."

"Not to mention that the method of evil is indeed extremely powerful."

"How powerful?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"It can at least elevate your strength by a level—according to the demons' classification method, if you were previously a B-level, after training you would directly rise to A-level," Nan Li said.

"It's indeed tempting, what about the orthodox method of the pilgrimage?" Wu Xiaode asked, turning to look at the front of the holy pillar.

"It can only elevate by half a level, but this is the correct method, which mainly enhances your potential, rather than upgrading you right away," Nan Li said.

"So surely some people choose the method of evil."

"Yes, quite a few people secretly studied the method of evil."

Wu Xiaode silently looked at those dense and strange runes, only to see them constantly changing, quickly transformed into human words, floating in front of him.

These words once glanced at, became deeply imprinted in the mind, impossible to forget.

"So, will you study the method of evil? Or the orthodox inheritance of the pilgrimage?"

Nan Li crossed her arms, leisurely appraising Wu Xiaode.

—The young man opposite had grown quite a bit, seeming a bit more mature.

Had he used some kind of time item?

At such a level within the realms of all worlds, he could already stand alone, but in this pilgrimage, no one knew how long he could survive.

Wu Xiaode listened to her words, merely smiling.

In the past, he surely wouldn't have given the method of evil a second glance.

But now he wouldn't undergo evil transformation!

He opened the Evil Spirit Book, looking at the pages.

A line of small bronze words had already appeared on the wall of endless malicious intent:

"Would you like to integrate the 'orthodox pilgrimage inheritance'? Or integrate the 'method of evil refinement'?"

Wu Xiaode silently said in his heart:

"Integrate all into my fighting skill."

On the wall of malice, an icon immediately lit up.

—"Little Wu's fighting skill."

"Integrate all known close combat skills into your exclusive combat skill, lead the battle with your talent, surpassing all existence's imaginations."

"Accompanied by 'Void Hand'."

"Void Hand: In combat, the void becomes your extension."

This was the skill Wu Xiaode had formed in a parallel world, combining all combat methods taught by Sarina with his "Ultimate Dragon Snake On the Land (boxing)", "Turning Back (boxing)", and "Love, Dreams, World Peace".

This skill encompassed various combat techniques, yet appeared unremarkable, somewhat returning to the original simplicity.

At this moment, Wu Xiaode integrated both the holy and evil methods into this skill, causing it to undergo new changes.

One breath.

Two breaths.

Three breaths.

A pair of entwined black and white decorative runes appeared on the icon's border.

Small bronze words jumped out:

"Congratulations."

"Your fighting skill has further improved, elevated by two levels."

—Only so many prompts.

Yet, elevating two levels in one go had already far exceeded any single method.

Such a harvest, anyone would feel satisfied.

Wu Xiaode closed his eyes for a moment, then slowly opened them, his expression incomparably calm.

Nan Li saw he held no trace of evil aura, and couldn't help but nod with satisfaction:

"Very good, it seems you did not submit, here's a voucher for you."

A piece of paper flew over, landing in Wu Xiaode's hands.

Only to see five large characters written on the paper:

"Equipment Discount Coupon."

Wu Xiaode asked curiously: "What's it for?"

"Newcomers who climb the holy pillar for the first time can get a coupon to buy high-level combat equipment at an 80% discount."

"80% off?"

"Yours is a 10% off."

"Why?"

"Because you probably can't obtain anything."

Nan Li clapped her hands.

The surroundings transformed into a bustling market.

"Be careful, no matter what equipment you choose, someone will probably challenge you," Nan Li said.

"Why?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"The market's rule is: if two people want the same equipment, they must duel; the victor can purchase it." Nan Li said.

Wu Xiaode raised an eyebrow.

"It's tough, isn't it. The evil demons are bound to obstruct you," Nan Li said.

"It's not that it's tough, but that they're actually quite considerate," Wu Xiaode said.

"Considerate?" Nan Li said in surprise.

"A duel has to be one-on-one, right?" Wu Xiaode said.

"Exactly so."

"That's very advantageous for my combat..."

Wu Xiaode stepped forward, casually grabbing a pendant from a nearby vendor.

"You truly have a good eye! This pendant provides 15 seconds of divine burst, with limitless power."

The vendor gave a thumbs up.

Before Wu Xiaode could speak, the crowd had already surrounded them.

A beastman stepped forward, saying gruffly:

"I also fancy this pendant. If you want it, you'll have to duel me."

"Bring it on," Wu Xiaode said.

He squeezed his fist, took a few steps forward, simply standing still.

The crowd made room for an open space.

The beastman roared, pulling out a bone battle axe from behind, rushing at Wu Xiaode.

The two sides engaged.

The battle axe swept towards Wu Xiaode's waist, but he suddenly stepped forward and grabbed it in the beastman's hand, throwing it directly to the ground.

Taking advantage of the axe's force, Wu Xiaode spun his body, his elbow forming a sharp angle, landing with a "crack" on the beastman's neck.

The neck broke.

The beastman tried to cast magic, but something hit him in the void, dispersing the handprints.

Wu Xiaode followed up with a punch to the head.

—Like a watermelon bursting, a spray of bright red blood shot straight up.

The beastman fell.

"Im…impossible."

"The infamous Ripper was defeated so easily."

"Like a street fight, not even using combat skills."

"It's too frustrating."

"No magic either."

"Did he really die just like that?"

The crowd buzzed with discussions.

Wu Xiaode narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he had done something trivial, turned around, and returned to the stall. He picked up the pendant again.

"Is there anyone else who can duel with me?" he asked.

"No, sir, duels aren't endless. One is enough, otherwise, wouldn't it be exhausting?" the vendor said with a smile.

"Ah... what a letdown."

Wu Xiaode said, tossing the pendant back onto the stall, and casually picked up a pair of shoulder armor.

The next second.

A voice indeed sounded from behind:

"Stop, I also have my eyes on that shoulder armor. If you want it, you must duel with me."

Wu Xiaode's lips curled into a smile, and he turned his head to look.

This time, the one who stepped forward was a burly human.

He glanced at Nan Li.

Nan Li shrugged and transmitted her voice, "They're all beings who have sided with Evil Demons. Be careful of their evil magic."

Wu Xiaode put down the shoulder armor, stepped forward two steps, and said warmly:

"Come."

The man snorted, pulled out a magic wand, and was about to soar into the sky.

But just as he flew up, he was grabbed by Wu Xiaode, who rushed up, grabbed his leg, and pulled him down, hitting him with two punches.

Dead.

A silence fell.

Suddenly, someone exclaimed:

"The Flame Sage's hundreds of fiery flame skills weren't even used, and he died. How is this possible?"

The crowd burst into discussions.

They whispered to each other, but their gaze at Wu Xiaode had completely changed.

Killing once like a street fight could be a coincidence.

Twice, done just as neatly—

Then it's not a coincidence.

What was called a street fight was no longer a street fight.

—The gap in strength between the two sides was too vast.

Or rather—

The level of combat between the two was worlds apart.

Wu Xiaode walked back, put the shoulder armor aside, and reached for a belt embedded with runes.

He quietly waited.

One breath.

Two breaths.

Three breaths.

A voice suddenly sounded:

"I also have my eyes on that belt. If you want it, you must duel with me."

Wu Xiaode smiled, put down the belt, and turned around to look.

The crowd quickly retreated, making a wider open space.

A monster covered in black tentacles floated in the open space.

"Be careful, this is an S-level Evil Demon."

Nan Li conveyed her voice.

S-level...

Wu Xiaode moved his neck a bit, tossed the belt back onto the stall, and said:

"Then let's duel."

In an instant, a sudden change occurred—

The Evil Demon's black tentacles exploded, intertwining and forming evil spells.

Yet in the next moment.

It seemed as if something existed in the void, dispersing all the tentacles one by one.

"You—"

The Evil Demon had no choice but to wave seven or eight tentacles to attack Wu Xiaode.

Wu Xiaode used his hand as a blade, casually striking, easily slicing all the tentacles, and closed in to grab the Evil Demon, slamming it to the ground.

Dong.

Dong dong dong dong dong dong—

With each punch, the ground shook.

His dense fists landed on the Evil Demon, creating a large pool of black blood on the ground.

When he stood up, stepping back, the Evil Demon was motionless.

"What a pity, your evil power was completely dispersed by me, so you couldn't defend against my attacks at all."

Wu Xiaode said simply, then once again walked to the vendor.

Everyone fell into silence.

Did he just kill an Evil Demon like that?

—This was too unreal.

Even Nan Li's gaze twitched.

Now she finally understood why Sarina chose this person.

Even though he broke the Evil Demon's spell at the beginning, the dozens of melee attacks the Evil Demon launched afterward weren't for nothing.

Yet he resolved them effortlessly, then beat it to death.

This person's combat ability was just too monstrous.

That's why the fight seemed incredibly simple, almost like a dream, completely unbelievable.

Wu Xiaode stood in front of the stall, casually picked up a pair of gloves.

"Are you going to buy these gloves?"

The vendor asked, trembling.

Wu Xiaode smiled and said, "I do have my eyes on these gloves, but... please wait a moment..."

He held the gloves, turned around, and just stood there, looking at everyone around him.

—Who will come to take the gloves?

Who will come?

Time slowly passed.

Just as Wu Xiaode started feeling a bit disappointed, a voice suddenly echoed from the sky:

"I also have my eyes on those gloves."

A black humanoid shadow appeared, landing directly opposite Wu Xiaode.

U-level Evil Demon!

The moment it appeared, many people around immediately began to pack up their stalls.

The onlookers scattered and fled.

The entire marketplace seemed to face impending doom, plunging into utter chaos.

"I thought I wouldn't be able to wait for you."

Wu Xiaode said indifferently.

The U-level Evil Demon said sinisterly, "I did take some time to travel from the far Top of the Holy Pillar, but fortunately, you aren't dead yet, are you?"

"But you're going to die now," Wu Xiaode said.

"Do you think you can defeat me? Hahaha! Just because you learned a move from Sarina to disperse evil power, you dare to be so arrogant and think you're invincible?" U-level Evil Demon said.

"I fight in reality every day, unlike you, who only dreams," Wu Xiaode said.

"Then let's duel," U-level Evil Demon said.

"Alright." Wu Xiaode said.

Boundless evil power erupted from the U-level Evil Demon, sweeping everything around like a hurricane.

Wu Xiaode stepped forward and vanished from the spot.