Enlightenment: Beginning as a Disposable Warrior-Chapter 204 - 151: Mastery of Blade and Sword, Comprehension Transformed!

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Wei Ming's wide sleeves fluttered, and in an instant, dozens of metal balls whistled through the air. Su Mu casually threw a punch to intercept the metal balls, stepping back leisurely, while his gaze pierced through the dark mist, watching two figures escape into the distance.

Do not pursue desperate foes.

Exhaling a deep breath, the azure glow on Su Mu's jade-like bones faded, and as his tense nerves relaxed, exhaustion surged over him like a tide.

The meridians throughout his body, especially those in his arms, ached with a tearing pain. The power of Wei Ming and Xie Li was the most formidable Su Mu had encountered among martial artists, and even though he mastered Pill Force, he still found it troublesome.

Fighting against such strong opponents of the Five Extremes Realm was exhilarating yet extremely dangerous, and just this one encounter left Su Mu feeling like he had battled tirelessly for three days and nights, draining his energy.

"Two rounds of Yijin grant the wonders of Jade Bone… but are still far from the might of Pill Force. I must complete the third round of Yijin swiftly in the future."

Whoosh!

Taking another deep breath, the fatigue dissipated from Su Mu's eyes, leaving no trace on his face.

"Mr. Li, are you, are you still alive?!"

Li Jiang exclaimed in disbelief upon seeing Su Mu, realizing his mistake only after speaking, hurriedly trying to explain, "Mr. Li, I mean no offense."

"Thank you, Mr. Li, for saving our lives!"

Shangguan Qing also looked incredulous but maintained composure. She immediately tugged on Li Jiang's sleeve, and the two of them clasped their hands in deep bow.

At the scene, Li Yuanshan's eyes sparkled. Not long ago, he had discovered traces of what appeared to be a Fire Attribute Demon Beast in the mountains, and intended to report it.

Unexpectedly, he encountered the injured Li Jiang and Shangguan Qing's group and learned from them about their encounter with the Cyan-Faced Bat King and Red-Bearded Tiger King, two of the Black Mountain Army's Four Guardians, which greatly alarmed Li Yuanshan.

Soon after, Li Yuanshan received shocking news; he learned from them that those two had already broken through Yijin and advanced to the Sixth Grade of the Five Extremes Realm.

The moment he heard the news, Li Yuanshan was in disbelief, and if not for Li Jiang and Shangguan Qing's urgent, solemn expressions, he would have dismissed it as a fantasy if someone else had come to inform him.

"Their power is like raging fire; with one palm, they shattered the heavy saber in Li Jiang's hand made with Xuan Iron. This strength is not something a Seventh-Grade Muscle-Enhancing Martial Artist could achieve."

At that moment, Li Yuanshan was deeply conflicted, but ultimately decided to bring reinforcements. Li Feiyu was invited by him, and when the latter volunteered to stay behind for the martial arts hall members, Li Yuanshan couldn't show ingratitude.

Before arriving, Li Yuanshan was prepared for a desperate battle, ready to bury his bones at Qi Peak. In his clothing, he carried a 'Blood Burst Pill,' which could greatly enhance one's strength temporarily but had severe side effects, causing a martial artist's qi blood and power to plummet afterward, requiring years of rest.

It could even cause irreversible damage to one's physical foundation, being a dangerously potent drug that exhausts Martial Dao potential.

Yet, when Li Yuanshan arrived, he found Li Feiyu standing unharmed and fearless. He took several deep breaths to suppress his shock, unable to help interrupting Li Jiang and Shangguan Qing's gratitude.

"Mr. Li, what happened to the two from the Black Mountain Rebel Army?"

This question woke everyone up like a dream, and suddenly, they all became alert, their faces drastically changing.

"No need to worry, everyone. Those two have already left."

"Left?!"

While everyone at the martial arts hall expressed confusion, Li Yuanshan murmured quietly, waves of astonishment stirring in his heart. The Black Mountain Rebel Army was known for its aggressive actions; saving Shangguan Qing today, Li Feiyu's intervention would surely not escape their retribution.

Yet, they had left easily today, implying only one possibility: they gained no advantage from Li Feiyu and chose to retreat.

"Li Feiyu's strength is truly unfathomable!"

Li Yuanshan, the second instructor at the Hongmen Martial Arts Hall, couldn't stop swallowing nervously. Originally, Su Mu visited seeking Demon Beast Blood, and Li Yuanshan had tested him a bit, acknowledging his strength, thus inviting him to jointly hunt the Demon Beast.

But now, Li Yuanshan realized he had greatly underestimated Li Feiyu's strength—the 'Unparalleled Boxing and Stick Skills' martial artist—who single-handedly repelled the Cyan-Faced Bat King and Red-Bearded Tiger King, two Five Extremes experts of the Black Mountain Four Guardians.

Such strength would surely be considered rare in the Three Counties of Cyan Cloud, Cang River, and Changfeng.

"With such power, only the old master could match him, but youth has its advantages... Li Feiyu must be befriended, not offended in the slightest!"

Li Jiang and Shangguan Qing remained bowed, and Su Mu reached out to help them up, his gaze briefly lingering on Shangguan Qing, "Miss Shangguan, I will compensate for the damaged blade."

"Mr. Li, please don't trouble yourself; how could such a small blade warrant compensation from you?"

Shangguan Qing quickly shook her head in refusal, and Su Mu nodded slightly.

"Although the Black Mountain Rebels have retreated, it's not safe to linger here."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuanshan didn't hesitate, "Alright, everyone heed Mr. Li's words, let's return to the martial arts hall. I also thank Mr. Li for his righteous actions, and will make sure three jars of demon blood are delivered to him."

Li Yuanshan expressed his gratitude to Su Mu, clasping his hands in salute, and the group began to leave the mountain. Su Mu politely declined Li Yuanshan's invitation, deciding against staying at the Hongmen Martial Arts Hall for the remaining days.

The group parted ways at the foot of Qi Peak Mountain.