Enlightenment: Beginning as a Disposable Warrior-Chapter 219 - 157: Gold Element Divine Skill, Peering into the Five Extremes’ Profound Mysteries!

"The tendons in both arms are damaged... Even with the protection of the Jade Bone, the Second-Time Tendon Transformation is still a bit weak."

"That one strike just now consumed about thirty percent of my power."

After Su Mu killed Yuan Wuming with a slash, he sheathed his saber and released the Molten Fire Golden Body and Jade Bone state. Waves of piercing pain surged through the tendons in his arms, but Su Mu forcefully suppressed it, not showing a hint of it on his face.

He walked over to Yuan Wuming's corpse, reaching out and searching the body. Unfortunately, all the armor was shattered, let alone the treasures beneath it. After a thorough search, Su Mu found nothing useful.

He only found an order made of Xuan Iron on the corpse, though a large part of it had turned blackened and scorched, the words Eagle King could still be faintly discerned.

This made Su Mu feel a bit regretful. If he had known earlier, he would have conserved some strength. Originally planning for a hearty battle, he hadn't expected that after exerting full force, Yuan Wuming would be heavily injured by a single strike.

But this thought only fleetingly passed through Su Mu's mind. Even a lion uses all its strength to hunt a rabbit, let alone a fight against a Fifth Extremes Realm martial artist.

"Although the items on him are damaged, the material of this long saber is extraordinary, I'll keep it for now."

Su Mu unceremoniously collected the two pieces of the Broken Blade.

With Yuan Wuming's death, the previously chaotic East Market Execution Ground suddenly quieted down. Yuan Wuming and his son were killed by Su Mu alone, another Seventh Grade rebel was killed by the Iron Arm Crossbow, leaving only one Seventh-Grade Yijin rebel from the Black Mountain Rebel Army.

"Lord Guardian is dead?"

"This person could kill the Sixth Grade Silver-Browed Eagle King of the Black Mountain Rebel Army in one strike. Such power is shockingly extraordinary. Who is this person?"

The soldiers of the Changfeng Army gazed at Su Mu with eyes full of shock, respect, and a tinge of fear. They had never heard of such a person before, someone who could kill a Sixth-Grade martial artist on the spot, and the Silver-Browed Eagle King fell even before this person attacked.

"The rebel leader is dead, why are you not surrendering? Any who dare resist will be killed without mercy!"

"Surrender!"

At this moment, Wang Wu, one of the commanders of the Changfeng Army, came to his senses, shouted loudly, and the morale of the Changfeng Army surged, their cries for battle were thunderous. Seeing the situation was against them, the Black Mountain Rebel Army had long lost any intent to resist, especially with Su Mu, a killing god capable of defeating a Fifth Extremes Realm martial artist, present on the field.

Clang, clang!

One by one, the Blade Soldiers fell to the ground as the rebels abandoned resistance and knelt down.

"Capture these rebels and escort them to the prison."

Seeing the situation was settled, Liu Xun, one of the commanders flanking Liu Qing, immediately ordered, eager to seize credit, leaving Wang Wu and the Changfeng Army soldiers who had just fought the rebels bitter but powerless.

Wang Wu clenched his fist tightly; Liu Xun had ordered the Iron Arm Crossbow to fire without regard for his life, but there was nothing he could do about it. Liu Xun was the nephew of County Captain Liu Qing, with such a powerful backer, Wang Wu could only swallow his resentment.

"Truly worthy of Lord Li's praise, the 'Unparalleled Boxing and Stick Skills Li Feiyu' lives up to the name. Mr. Li, your profound martial arts skills command my utmost respect. Killing Yuan family father and son is a great merit, I thank you on behalf of the people of Changfeng County, and I will report this to the County Magistrate."

Under the escort of two commanders of the Changfeng Army, Liu Qing came forward, his attitude uncharacteristically respectful towards Su Mu whom he barely regarded yesterday, now offering constant praise.

"It's just a matter within my duties, besides, the Black Mountain Rebel Army is a menace everyone wants to eliminate." Su Mu replied calmly, "Now that this is settled, I'll be on my way."

"Let me see you off, Mr. Li."

"No need."

Su Mu spoke rather arrogantly, but Liu Qing was all smiles, without a hint of displeasure. Now that Su Mu had demonstrated such strength, Liu Qing had no choice but to treat him with respect. Without such discernment and composure, he wouldn't have become the Changfeng County Captain.

As he was leaving, Wang Wu quickly approached Su Mu, saluting deeply with clasped fists.

"Mr. Li, I will never forget your life-saving grace, and if there's any way you need assistance, I will go through fire and water." After speaking, Wang Wu handed over a Jade Pendant from his waist.

After a slight nod, Su Mu accepted it, his gaze momentarily shifting to the remaining Seventh-Grade Yijin rebel still alive, and his heart moved. He immediately approached and skillfully rummaged through the rebel's belongings.

Seeing this, Wang Wu was taken aback, and instinctively looked back at County Captain Liu Qing, who pretended not to see, turning a blind eye to Su Mu's actions.

Soon, Su Mu retrieved a package and a stack of silver notes from the trembling rebel, and in front of the Changfeng Army, nonchalantly pocketed the spoils of war.

After this, he glanced at the corpse of the rebel killed by the Iron Arm Crossbow, judged that the man's belongings were already destroyed, and decided that scavenging further was pointless.

Witnessing this, everyone felt a chill in their hearts, thinking inwardly that Li Feiyu was not someone to provoke. His skill at collecting spoils suggested he had done this not infrequently, and many must have died at his hands.

At that moment, Su Mu strode away, with the Changfeng Army soldiers parting to make way, their faces filled with both respect and fear.

"From today onwards, the name 'Unparalleled Boxing and Stick Skills, Li Feiyu' will spread across the Three Counties. I wonder where this Li Feiyu emerged from!"

Liu Qing watched Su Mu's departing figure, secretly lamenting, regretting not having taken the initiative to befriend him when he had the chance, now knowing his formidable strength.

After leaving the execution ground, Su Mu deliberately left Changfeng County Town. Later, he disguised himself and quietly returned to an inn in Changfeng County.