NOVEL NEXT Chapter 852: Keep Retreating
"Claim my head? With your capabilities?" Lin Yi scoffed disdainfully at the young man before charging directly toward him.
The young man, seeing Lin Yi rushing over, coldly snorted and confronted him head-on.
At this moment, as Lin Yi and the young man closed in on each other, their attacks grew increasingly fierce.
Lin Yi's swordsmanship was highly skilled, every move deadly. Each time he thrust his sword, he precisely targeted the young man's vulnerabilities, forcing him to continually retreat.
The young man, watching Lin Yi, grew even paler and roared, "You little beast, go to hell!"
He bellowed while swinging the weapon in his hand.
"Buzz..."
Just as he made his move, waves of buzzing vibrations emanated, followed abruptly by a change in the young man's expression. Then, he saw a blood-red longsword piercing down fiercely from the sky.
"Not good!"
At this sight, the young man's heart lurched, and his eyes revealed an extreme fear.
With quick reflexes, he swung his weapon toward the Blood Sword, trying to chop it down.
"Boom!"
The moment the two made contact, a massive burst of spiritual power erupted, sending the surrounding mountains flying. The thunderous noise carried far and wide, deafening.
Both Lin Yi and the young man were thrown backward by the force.
"Pfft!"
As soon as they stabilized, they couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood, their bodies faltering.
"How is this possible? This kid is just at the early stage of the Body Refinement Cultivator, how could he possess such formidable physical strength?"
The young man looked at Lin Yi, his expression even more shocked, then glanced at the sword in front of Lin Yi with deep wariness.
Though merely a common spiritual artifact, the terrifying pressure it exuded made his heart pound.
"What rank is this spiritual artifact?"
The young man's eyes narrowed into slits, his gaze fixated on the sword.
"A spiritual artifact?"
Lin Yi looked at the sword in front of him, his expression somewhat odd, "This is a Holy Level spiritual artifact. Surprised?"
"Hiss!"
As soon as Lin Yi spoke, the young man sharply inhaled a breath of cold air.
"A Holy Level spiritual artifact? How is that possible!"
The young man stared at Lin Yi, his face filled with disbelief.
Ordinary spiritual artifacts were just low-rank spiritual artifacts.
But a Holy Level spiritual artifact was a truly top-tier magical treasure.
In the Immortal Realm, other than a few special forces possessing such spiritual artifacts, they just did not appear.
Yet now, Lin Yi holding a Holy Level spiritual artifact made the young man's heart pound uncontrollably.
"Hehe, this sword is called the Bloodthirsty Sword," Lin Yi smiled as he looked at the young man.
The young man's expression fluctuated rapidly.
He kept his focus locked on the Bloodthirsty Sword, seemingly contemplating something.
"This Bloodthirsty Sword was crafted by an alchemist who infused it with some precious herbs and then forged it using a special method."
Lin Yi explained lightly to the young man then said, "Now, let me show you just how sharp this Bloodthirsty Sword really is!"
"Whoosh!"
As soon as the voice fell, the Bloodthirsty Sword sliced through the air, leaving behind a bloody afterimage as it stabbed toward the young man.
The young man's face changed slightly, and he quickly swung his weapon to block in front of his chest.
"Bang!"
In that moment, a terrifying spiritual power erupted from the sword, directly knocking the young man backwards.
"Spurt!"
The young man's mouth tasted sweet, and a mouthful of fresh blood spurted out as he was sent flying backward, landing heavily in a clump of trees in the distance.
The young man's strength was considered extremely high within the Divinity Transformation Realm, even comparable to a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.
Unfortunately, he had encountered Lin Yi, a freak of nature.
"Thud!"
After the young man crashed to the ground, his face turned deathly pale, and his eyes filled with fear.
"You, who exactly are you? Why are you following us?" the young man asked Lin Yi, uncertain and alarmed.
Lin Yi's identity made him suspicious. Could this youth be from a major sect's direct line? Otherwise, how could he possess such a Spiritual Artifact?
Their Qingyun Sect also had nothing more than a Holy Level Spiritual Artifact.
This youth, wielding such a Holy Level Spiritual Artifact and possessing greater physical strength than him, was clearly a Body Refinement Cultivator.
Lin Yi glanced at him and said, "I am a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect. I came to the Southern Region searching for a Spirit Fruit, but I didn't expect to be chased by a group of demonic beasts."
Hearing Lin Yi's words, the young man's eyes widened in shock as he stared at Lin Yi and asked, "You are a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect?"
"Why? Do you know someone from the Heavenly Sword Sect?" Lin Yi asked, slightly frowning.
Hearing Lin Yi's words, a hint of apprehension flashed in the young man's eyes, followed by a bitter expression as he said, "How could I possibly know someone from the Heavenly Sword Sect? I have seen disciples of the sect, but I have never seen him."
"Oh? Is that so? Then do you know where the Heavenly Sword Sect is located?" Lin Yi nodded and asked.
Hearing Lin Yi's words, the young man hesitated for a moment and said, "The Heavenly Sword Sect is in the north, but it's quite a distance from here and will take some time to reach. Moreover, the area is quite dangerous."
"Um, I understand. I just want to go there and see if there are any Spirit Fruits," Lin Yi said.
Hearing Lin Yi's words, a glint of intrigue also flashed through the young man's eyes.
Lin Yi was strong, and as a Body Refinement Cultivator, if their Qingyun Sect could ally with the Heavenly Sword Sect, it might prove to be a significant advantage.
Thinking this, the young man's eyes brightened as he quickly said, "In that case, let's go together."
"Good!"
Lin Yi looked at the young man and said, "First, let me give you a bottle of elixir. Taking it will help heal your injuries."
With that, Lin Yi took out a bottle of Healing Pills and handed it to the young man.
"This is?"
"This is a Holy Level Healing Pill. After taking it, your injuries will immediately heal!"
Lin Yi's words caused the young man's face to instantly show a look of shock, and a trace of greed appeared in the depths of his eyes.
A Holy Level Healing Pill!
Such a pill would not be found in more than three pieces throughout Qingzhou.
"My young friend, you are too kind."
"There's no need for thanks. I am only trying to help. If you don't mind, I can help dispel the toxins in your body. However, I hope you keep our matter a secret. Otherwise, I fear the Heavenly Sword Sect will not let you off easily!" Lin Yi said coldly.
Hearing this, the young man's face slightly changed as he looked at Lin Yi and said, "My young friend, please rest assured, I will absolutely not speak of this matter. I only hope you can promise me one thing!"
Lin Yi looked at the young man and said, "Speak."