Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 653 - 651: Monstrous Martial Arts Talent!

The sky was high and clear, the drifting white clouds dyed a brilliant gold by the setting sun.

In the wasteland, two riders traveled side by side, the rhythmic clatter of hooves sounding like a drumbeat.

"Luo Feng, by tomorrow morning, we should be able to reach Coldwater City. Beyond that lies the Red Ancient Wasteland, a desolate place with no human traces. If you plan to train in the Red Dragon Mountain Range, it’s best to make ample preparations in Coldwater City."

On horseback, Ye Siyi turned her head and spoke to Luo Feng.

"Hmm."

Luo Feng nodded. He was thanking his lucky stars for having Ye Siyi accompany him. She had often trained in these parts before and was familiar with the environment.

SWOOSH!

Suddenly, a harsh wind arose, and a massive Blood Shadow burst out of the nearby bushes, lunging towards Ye Siyi at lightning speed.

"Look out!" Luo Feng warned with a slight frown.

CLANG!

With a flash of cold light, Ye Siyi’s longsword left its sheath, transforming into a green streak that pierced outward.

PSCHT!

Amidst pained howls, blood splattered as the massive Blood Shadow crashed heavily to the ground, causing the earth to shake continuously.

Luo Feng looked ahead and saw a giant wolf covered in blood-colored scales lying on the ground.

The wolf had claws and fangs as sharp as knives, with triangular scales covering its body, giving it a fearsome air. Its blood-red eyes emitted a violent, bloodthirsty aura, but its pupils were already dilating. A bloody hole, three fingers wide, was in the middle of its forehead.

Calming her mount, Ye Siyi glanced at the Demon Beast’s corpse on the ground before sheathing her sword. "It’s a Level Five Blood Scale Wolf."

Luo Feng withdrew his gaze from the Demon Beast’s corpse and praised, "Impressive Swordsmanship!"

Ye Siyi gave a quiet smile, her beautiful eyes full of surprise as they fell on Luo Feng.

"Your perception is really sharp. Is it because of the Grand Momentum?"

So far, every time they were attacked by Demon Beasts, Luo Feng was always the first to detect it.

Luo Feng touched his nose and grinned. "Maybe."

"Grand Momentum sure is handy." Ye Siyi’s face showed a mixture of envy and admiration.

Luo Feng dismounted and cleft the Blood Scale Wolf’s head open with a palm strike. A walnut-sized, translucent, blood-colored Demon Core emerged.

WHOOSH!

With a flick of his fingers, Luo Feng pocketed the Demon Core and sighed, "We’ve been attacked by Demon Beasts almost ten times now. The beasts in this area are really active."

"This area is located between the Red Flame Desert and several dangerous places in the Red Dragon Mountain Range. The Yuan Qi in the environment contains Evil Qi, which is very suited for the growth of Demon Beasts," Ye Siyi explained. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Luo Feng nodded. He, too, felt that the local Yuan Qi was somewhat unusual. Furthermore, the strength of the Demon Beasts was also more formidable.

"I’ve been to the vicinity of the Red Dragon Mountain Range before," Ye Siyi continued. "The Evil Qi there is much denser than here. It’s truly a dangerous place. You have to be very cautious when you train there..."

Luo Feng nodded, packed up the Demon Beast, and mounted his horse again.

"Let’s go. We won’t reach Coldwater City tonight. We should find a place to rest first."

Gazing at the setting sun in the west, Luo Feng urged his horse forward.

A crescent moon hung high in the sky, and the night wind howled.

The vast, dark wasteland was filled with sporadic beast roars, adding a desolate undertone to the night.

In a wind-sheltered depression, a flickering orange campfire added a touch of vitality to the desolate night.

Luo Feng and Ye Siyi were gathered around the campfire.

"I never thought the number one young expert of the Six Southern Domains would also be so skilled in cooking." Tearing off a piece of roasted meat and slowly chewing, Luo Feng looked at Ye Siyi in surprise.

Ye Siyi’s small face was lit red by the campfire’s glow. She smiled. "Xiao Shuang and I have been on our own since we were little. When we were young, we often went hunting in the mountains for food like this."

"What about your parents?" Luo Feng asked inadvertently.

Ye Siyi rested her smooth chin on her knees, stared at the fire, and said, "They were hunters. When we were very young, a Level Three Demon Beast, the Flower Queen Venomous Python, broke into our house... Xiao Shuang and I were hidden in a well, and that’s how we managed to survive..."

Luo Feng was stunned. He hadn’t expected Ye Siyi to have such a background; no wonder she and her sister were always together. Feeling apologetic, he said, "Sorry."

"It’s okay. I’ve gotten used to it." Ye Siyi shook her head slightly, her smile radiant and otherworldly.

Looking at Ye Siyi, Luo Feng felt a touch of admiration rise in his heart.

Neither of them spoke after that. After finishing their meal, they each prepared to cultivate.

"Huh, is this the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique?" Seeing the Saber Technique Secret Manual in Luo Feng’s hand, Ye Siyi’s pretty face showed a touch of surprise.

"You know about this Saber Technique?" Luo Feng asked.

Ye Siyi nodded slightly. "This Saber Technique is from the Dali Dynasty’s Martial Arts. It’s powerful and domineering. Especially when practiced to Great Accomplishment, with Ten Suns Transforming into Golden Crows, the Saber Qi can burn a Martial Artist’s Gang Qi. It’s very terrifying!"

"You really do know a lot." Luo Feng sighed. His current knowledge was indeed too limited.

Ye Siyi smiled. "After Xiao Shuang and I were adopted by the Jade Sword School’s Headmaster, we lived in the school. I’ve read most of the books in the Jade Sword School’s collection, including introductions to the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique."

"Oh, right. The book mentioned that the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique contains fire energy. It would be best if Martial Artists practice it in places with rich Fire Yuan Qi for maximum effectiveness."

"Really?"

Luo Feng paused in surprise. The Secret Manual hadn’t mentioned this point; it seemed to be an insight gained by later Martial Artists who cultivated it. Unfortunately, he didn’t have anything on him that contained Fire Yuan Qi.

Ye Siyi seemed to realize Luo Feng’s predicament. She extended her jade-like hand, and with a flash of green light, five pills appeared on her palm.

The pills were fiery red, with fine, needle-like golden flames flickering from them. The moment they appeared, the flames of the nearby bonfire instantly surged severalfold.

"These are Flame Gold Pills. Although they’re only intermediate-level fourth-grade Spiritual Medicines, they contain pure Fire Yuan Qi. They should be able to help you cultivate the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique." Ye Siyi handed the pills to Luo Feng.

Luo Feng looked at the pills and shook his head. "I can’t accept a reward for no merit. I can’t accept these pills."

Ye Siyi’s red lips curled slightly, a hint of amusement in her eyes. "I didn’t say I’m giving them to you. An intermediate fourth-grade pill costs two hundred second-grade Yuan Stones each. Since you’ve helped Xiao Shuang, I’ll only charge you one hundred and fifty Yuan Stones each. In total, that’s seven hundred and fifty second-grade Yuan Stones."

Upon hearing this, Luo Feng sighed lightly. "Thank you."

The value of an intermediate fourth-grade Spirit Pill was actually around three hundred second-grade Yuan Stones, but he naturally wouldn’t point this out.

Having accepted the Flame Gold Pills, Luo Feng added a few logs to the bonfire, moved to its side, sat cross-legged, swallowed a pill, and started cultivating.

「The night passed quickly.」

The bonfire had gone out, leaving only a pile of black ashes.

Luo Feng stood next to the ashes, the Rage Flame Knife in his hand, practicing the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique.

SWISH!

He stepped forward, the Rage Flame Knife tracing a stunning arc in the air. A red saber light, like a shooting star, stirred up waves of heat.

Feeling the sudden intense fluctuation of Yuan Qi nearby, Ye Siyi awoke from her cultivation and looked towards Luo Feng.

Has he started practicing the Saber Technique so soon? Watching the figure flashing and weaving across the flat ground, Ye Siyi’s eyes revealed a hint of surprise and puzzlement.

From what she saw last night, Luo Feng should have only just begun cultivating the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique. Having cultivated a high-grade Profound Level Martial Art herself, she knew how difficult it was. Without thoroughly comprehending the Secret Manual, it would be difficult to even grasp the basics within ten days or half a month. When she cultivated Phantom Footsteps, even with personal guidance from the Jade Sword School’s Headmaster, it still took her ten days to officially begin her cultivation of it.

WHOOSH!

Just as Ye Siyi’s thoughts were racing, the rolling heat wave in the air suddenly intensified severalfold.

Ye Siyi looked toward Luo Feng, involuntarily covering her red lips with her jade-like hand.

BOOM!

Luo Feng’s Yuan Qi boiled around him. He stomped his foot, cracking the ground, and darted towards a large boulder.

When he was about ten meters away from the boulder, Luo Feng’s eyes blazed, his body shimmered, and his Yuan Qi seemed to ignite as dazzling flames abruptly erupted from the void.

"Golden Crow Fierce Sun Slash!"

With a low shout, Luo Feng slashed out with his knife.

WHOOSH!

The blood-red flame light on the blade twisted and transformed, taking on the appearance of a scorching sun, radiating endless might.

RUMBLE!

The red saber light flashed through the large boulder. Luo Feng landed on the ground and let out a long breath.

He looked up to see a hole over a meter wide in the three or four-meter-tall boulder in front of him.

The saber light had directly penetrated the boulder. The cut was as smooth as a mirror, but it wasn’t circular.

Looking at the hole in the boulder, Luo Feng frowned deeply. After taking the Flame Gold Pill, he had spent the entire night cultivating the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique. He had thought he could reach the first stage of the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique, but it seemed he was still lacking a bit. The first stage of the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique should allow one to form a round, sun-like Saber Gang. The hole in the boulder should have been circular.

Cultivating a high-grade Profound Level Martial Art truly isn’t as easy as I thought. Luo Feng sighed and shook his head.

"Yuan Qi like a golden sun! Luo Feng, has your Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique already reached the first stage?" Footsteps sounded as Ye Siyi walked over, looking at the saber mark on the large boulder, her beautiful eyes slightly shocked.

Luo Feng returned the Rage Flame Knife to its sheath. "I’ve only just reached the threshold. To truly enter the first stage, I’m afraid I’ll need another day or two of hard cultivation."

"How long have you been cultivating the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique?" Ye Siyi suddenly asked.

Luo Feng said, "I started cultivating it the day before yesterday."

There was no need to hide such a thing. Besides, his rapid progress with the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique was significantly thanks to Ye Siyi’s Flame Gold Pill, so Luo Feng answered directly.

"So you’ve only cultivated for two days?"

Ye Siyi was inwardly shocked. Two days to cultivate the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique to the first stage—even if it wasn’t yet perfected, such talent in Martial Arts could only be described as monstrous! The Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique was a high-grade Profound Level Martial Art. For an ordinary person to cultivate it to the first stage would likely take at least one or two months. When she had cultivated Phantom Footsteps, even with the personal guidance of the Jade Sword School’s Headmaster, it had taken her at least ten days to half a month just to make some progress. And Luo Feng had only used two days! Ye Siyi had always considered herself second to none, but at this moment, facing Luo Feng, that confidence wavered slightly.

Luo Feng looked at Ye Siyi and smiled. "This is also thanks to your Flame Gold Pill."

Ye Siyi pursed her red lips. She knew the Flame Gold Pill was helpful for cultivating the Golden Crow Great Annihilation Saber Technique, but its effect definitely wouldn’t be this astonishing.