Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

”You should know the price of using me!”

The enormous Purple Flame Giant Dragon emerged from Lu Fangliang’s body, coiling in the void. It didn’t strike immediately, instead looking at Lu Fangliang and speaking in a deep voice.

”I know. Before I have your approval, I can only fuel you with my own Bloodline Essence Qi. With my current constitution, I have at most the power for three strikes.”

”After the third strike, my Essence Blood will dry up and I will die.”

Lu Fangliang said calmly.

”Since you know, I will say no more. Now, I will give you a chance to control the Purple Flame Dragon Spear. How you use it and how far you go is up to you. However, I hope you do not unleash the third strike!”

After the Purple Flame Giant Dragon spoke, its massive body burrowed into Lu Fangliang. In an instant, Lu Fangliang felt an endless power surging within him.

Although this power was not his own, it was incomparably quiet and obedient.

It seemed a single thought was all it would take to unleash it.

Lu Fangliang immediately understood the meaning of the Purple Flame Dragon Spear’s Spirit.

’It’s helping me.’

’If I survive today, I’ll be sure to treat you well in the future.’

For the first time, Lu Fangliang felt a life-or-death bond with this Treasure Weapon.

Previously, although he had wanted to gain the Treasure Weapon’s approval, he had never been strongly motivated, because he had always felt that weapons were external objects.

’As long as I strengthen myself, that’s all that matters.’

But at this moment, Lu Fangliang realized, ’When a man and his weapon become one, the weapon is the man. How can it be called an external object?’

’Before, I was too insecure. I felt the Treasure Weapon was too powerful for me to wield, which led to this biased way of thinking.’

’I ignored the heart of the Purple Flame Dragon Spear.’

But even though he understood now, it was a little too late.

This trial before him was not one he could easily pass.

Not even with one Greater Yang God Arrow remaining.

Not even with the power for three strikes that surpassed his own realm by a major tier.

Because, aided by the true power of the Purple Flame Dragon Spear, he could already sense the terrifying auras and unconcealed killing intent a thousand li away.

”Come out! You skulking rats, you Immortal Dao Demons! I, Lu Fangliang, will slaughter you all!”

Lu Fangliang roared.

But the distant auras did not stir in the slightest.

”Fine, you won’t come out? Then I’ll kill him first!”

Lu Fangliang shouted coldly.

Behind him, a massive Light Arrow appeared once again.

It was his last Greater Yang God Arrow.

Without a hint of hesitation, as soon as the Light Arrow appeared, it shot toward the somewhat stunned and disbelieving Jiuhe Venerable at his side.

”Damn it! This kid…”

Jiuhe Venerable’s expression changed, and he tried to dodge.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

The Greater Yang God Arrow was Lu Fangliang’s Innate Treasure Skill, and it was exceptionally profound.

But its greatest characteristic right now was speed.

As fast as light.

Where the gaze went, the arrow followed.

So, with a BANG!

Jiuhe Venerable was blasted apart by the arrow.

This was the third Venerable from the Profound Celestial Sect to die at Lu Fangliang’s hands.

The first was Star Sword, the second Tianyuan, and the third Jiuhe.

Two at Tier Seven, one at Tier Nine.

Such a battle record.

If word of this were to get out...

Lu Fangliang would surely become famous throughout the world.

Unfortunately…

Today was the day he reached the end of his rope.

”Still not coming out?”

Lu Fangliang roared.

But still, no one dared to approach.

Clearly, they had all seen through his current state.

Seeing this, Lu Fangliang knew he had revealed his weakness. But he wasn’t discouraged. After a worried glance at Yang Xiao, he took the initiative and strode toward Elder Yun and the others.

With every step, he crossed a distance of a hundred li.

In just seven or eight steps,

he arrived before Elder Yun and the others.

”A member of the Lu Family is truly extraordinary. However, if this old man is not mistaken, the power you’re wielding now is not your own. Power that isn’t yours always comes with a drawback. I wonder, how long can you last?”

Elder Yun’s face was grim, but his words showed no weakness.

However, the wariness in his eyes revealed a deep-seated fear.

Lu Fangliang, however, wasted no words. With a flick of his hand, a purple Dragon Spear appeared, wreathed in purple flames. A True Dragon could be faintly seen coiled around it.

This was the complete form of the Purple Flame Dragon Spear.

He followed with a heavy blow, sweeping it toward everyone.

Instantly, countless spear shadows emerged, and streaks of purple dragons crisscrossed the air.

Killing intent flared from all directions.

”Fall back! This spear is too ferocious! We cannot face it head-on!”

Elder Yun made a swift decision and shouted.

His figure flashed,

and he was already a hundred li away.

Even though the spear strike was immense, its coverage vast, and its killing intent soared to the heavens, it did not harm him.

Of course, the others were not so lucky.

More or less, they were all caught in the wide-ranging attack of the spear, and every one of them was injured.

Some even had their arms and legs severed.

They were maimed.

Even the most powerful among them, Qinghan Venerable, suffered minor injuries.

Not to mention the three unlucky ones who were too close, right at the strongest point of the attack, and were directly blasted apart by Lu Fangliang’s strike.

One Tier Eight and two Tier Sevens.

The power of this strike was clearly terrifying.

And after this strike,

Lu Fangliang was not faring well either.

He could clearly feel that nearly a third of the Bloodline Essence Qi in his body had dissipated.

Having suddenly lost so much Bloodline Essence Qi, he felt his Heart Spirit grow exhausted, leaving him with little strength to continue fighting.

But the thought of his friend, still cultivating and in the midst of gaining enlightenment, made Lu Fangliang force himself to rally his spirits.

He raised the spear in his hand and pointed it directly at the most powerful one, Elder Yun.

”You little beast, look at you. Your expenditure was enormous. How many more times can you unleash a strike like that last one?”

Elder Yun’s expression was grim.

”Old bastard, it’s more than enough to kill you!”

Lu Fangliang retorted, showing no weakness.

He raised his spear and thrust it forward.

Instantly, a flash of purple light flared,

like a sharp arrow piercing through the air.

The second strike, all its power concentrated into a single thrust.

One could only imagine how terrifying this strike was.

Even Elder Yun had the feeling he couldn’t dodge it.

In his panic, he raised a hand and actually grabbed a Tier Eight Martial Saint, pulling the man in front of him to block the spear.

After piercing through the Tier Eight Martial Saint, the spear’s momentum did not diminish.

It continued to thrust forward.

But at that moment, with the Tier Eight Martial Saint blocking the way, Elder Yun finally found an opportunity and shifted to the side,

moving just one body’s width away.

The spear’s shadow grazed past his body.

But just that graze made Elder Yun feel as if he had been struck by an infinite force.

He gagged, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

He was a wretched sight.

Gone was any trace of his previous dignified, leader-like, Peak Powerhouse demeanor.

”Die! Today, no one can save you! You must die!”

Humiliation turned to rage.

Elder Yun’s expression was exceptionally savage.

At this moment, however, Lu Fangliang, who had just unleashed his second strike, had a bitter expression on his face.

Because he discovered he had overestimated himself.

’I thought that by giving it my all, I could manage three strikes. I never expected that the second strike alone would drain seventy percent of my Bloodline Essence Qi. With only thirty percent left, I can’t even activate the spear. It’s only enough to keep me from dying. What… what do I do now?’

And seeing his state,

Elder Yun smiled.

A triumphant smile.

”Kid, this is the price for opposing me, Yun Aotian. Today, you’re dead for sure.”

As he spoke, his aged face twisted into a savage grin. With blood still staining the corners of his mouth, he looked like a demon from Hell, about to devour Lu Fangliang.

He walked forward, step by step.

”Is that so? I don’t think so!”

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out.

Lu Fangliang, who had closed his eyes to await his death, instantly brightened and looked toward the source of the voice.

There, a figure that did not look particularly strong was slowly approaching.

*(PS: Chapter 4 is here. Thanks to my friend ’Yu’ for the tip! Thank you for your support and recognition. Finally, as always, please add this to your collections and give recommendations—I’ll take anything! As for updates, four chapters is really my limit. I truly can’t write any more; my brain has completely shut down. I hope you all can understand.)*