Chapter 039 Yun'er, Xinghao

The sword aura was bitingly cold. The longsword in the black-clad youth's hand continuously sliced through the void. On the blade, there were faint, peculiar patterns, exceptionally profound, colored purple.

Although the black-clad youth's qi and blood were weak, those faint patterns constantly emitted a strange divine light, making the power of the sword aura he unleashed astonishing.

"What is this?" Staring intently at the longsword in the black-clad youth's hand, when he saw those barely noticeable patterns, Yang Tian licked his parched lips and murmured incredulously, "It's actually a half-finished Dao artifact. What background do these two have?"

Half-finished Dao artifacts were items that had not yet nurtured complete divine patterns. Although their power was far inferior to true Dao artifacts, they far surpassed peak Xuan-grade items.

"Little sister, you go quickly. I'll find a way to escape. Go find someone, or we'll both die. Go!" After a single sword strike drove back the demon wolf, the black-clad youth roared several times. Facing the demon wolf, which still had some strength left, he couldn't hold out much longer.

"Yun'er won't leave..." The girl curled her legs, swallowed a pill, and showed no sign of leaving. Her hands were tightly intertwined. This appearance of hers stirred a chord in Yang Tian's heart.

"Big brother, are you still well? Do you know that father and mother have met with misfortune? Where are you now?" Yang Tian's mind sank into contemplation, filled with immense longing and endless resentment.

Just as Yang Tian was lost in thought, the battle took a sharp turn. The demon wolf's speed suddenly increased severalfold, and its powerful forelimbs struck toward the black-clad youth's back.

Bang!

Although the black-clad youth wore a precious garment, the force was astonishing. He was instantly sent flying, breaking several large trees in succession before stabilizing himself.

"Pfft..." A mouthful of blood spurted out. The black-clad youth furrowed his tiger-like brows, and his broad, resolute face couldn't help but twitch. Then he raised his head to look at the demon wolf.

"Roar!..." The demon wolf's body suddenly turned. Its ferocious eyes fixed on the distant girl. It growled low a few times and then charged toward her.

"Stop! Stop, you beast!"

The youth's face changed drastically. He let out a mournful roar. Veins bulged on his forehead, and the sinews on his arms nearly burst. But faced with that astonishing speed, his eyes were filled with helplessness.

"Am I going to die?" The fierce wind struck her body. The girl's curled legs trembled slightly, and her delicate face was drained of blood. For someone in the prime of youth, death was terrifying.

"You're in luck." Seeing the girl's pitiful appearance, Yang Tian sighed, put down Xiao Bai, and rushed out from behind the ancient tree. The longing in his eyes vanished instantly.

"Bang!..." With a stomp of his foot, Yang Tian leaped into the air, charging toward the demon wolf like a gust of wind.

Boom!

The girl, who had been waiting for death with eyes closed, suddenly heard a loud crash. As her eyelids trembled violently, she found her delicate body held by a strong arm, and a rich masculine aura assailed her nose.

The youth's angry expression froze, then his pupils dilated immensely. He saw a youth of similar age actually gripping the demon wolf's massive arm with his hand, while the youth's arm remained completely still!

"Such a strong physical body. He hasn't even reached Half-Step Martial Artist, yet he can overpower a second-rank ferocious beast." The black-clad youth clicked his tongue and exclaimed inwardly.

"Who is he?" A resolute face was deeply imprinted in her heart. Yun'er's lively big eyes looked at Yang Tian's calm, unruffled gaze. This moment was etched deep in her memory.

"Roar!"

The demon wolf roared angrily. A fierce light shone in its dark eyes. Staring at the human before it, it suddenly swung its right arm, sending a tremendous force toward Yang Tian's head.

"You're still so arrogant even when heavily injured." Yang Tian sneered. He put down the girl he was holding, and with a sudden exertion of force in his arm, he leaped into the air. His spine arched like a crouching dragon, and he crashed into the demon wolf like a drawn bow!

"Bang, bang!..." Yang Tian's figure flickered and turned into a gust of wind. Countless crimson fist shadows, like an indestructible iron spear, clashed with the demon wolf's massive arm. The air exploded like thunder, a continuous, ear-splitting sound!

Boom, boom!

The girl blinked, her eyes sparkling. She stared intently as Yang Tian, as solid as a rock, collided with the demon wolf's body. His seemingly frail frame was as tough as iron, steady as a mountain.

Clang!

The abundant blood and energy within his body surged, faintly accompanied by the roar of wind. Yang Tian's fists were crimson and crystalline, with starlight bursting forth. Even the air rippled slightly. Crimson blood energy filled the void, and the clanging sounds were unceasing, vibrating into the heart!

"Why is his physical body so formidable?" The girl studied Yang Tian like a curious child. Human bodies were fragile; she had never heard of anyone cultivating such a powerful physique as Yang Tian's.

"Aren't you going to help?" After punching the demon wolf back, a tingling numbness spread through his arm. Yang Tian glanced at the black-clad youth and said in a deep voice.

Although this demon wolf was severely wounded, its physical body was still intact. Yang Tian couldn't guarantee killing it alone.

"Oh... oh..." The black-clad youth nodded gratefully and quickly rushed over. His longsword slashed down, aiming at all the vital points of the demon wolf's body.

"This big brother, thank you for your help just now. I am extremely grateful." The black-clad youth cut off a bone spur from the demon wolf and said to Yang Tian with gratitude, his attitude seemingly sincere.

Hearing this, Yang Tian glanced at him sideways. He didn't have much ill feeling toward this youth and nodded slightly: "No need to thank me. Just call me Yang Tian."

"Brother Lin, my name is Xinghao. Thank you for saving my sister. I will repay you handsomely another day." While cutting off another bone spur, Xinghao laughed, a hint of post-escape relief in his voice.

Hearing this, Yang Tian nodded. Staring at the demon wolf, which was panting heavily, he narrowed his eyes. The demon wolf was now at the end of its strength; most of its bone spurs had been severed, and one leg was broken.

"Trying to run!"

Seeing the demon wolf turn to flee, Yang Tian shouted coldly. A cold gleam flashed in his eyes as he opened and closed them. With a stomp of his foot, his figure flickered and instantly appeared behind the demon wolf. He struck like lightning, grabbing the demon wolf's tail.

"Such speed." Xinghao exclaimed in surprise, his eyes flickering with astonishment. He murmured, "This is no ordinary family disciple. How have I never heard of this person? Without absorbing ancient qi at Martial Dao Mountain, at the ninth level of Blood Refining, he has such strength, and his physical body is even more monstrous. Which family does he belong to?"

"Up you go!"

Yang Tian roared lowly. A river of blood and qi floated above his head, emitting a dazzling crimson light. Yang Tian continuously stirred the river of blood and qi, his strength rising step by step. He actually swung the demon wolf's leg in the air and smashed it toward the ground.

Boom, boom, boom!

The demon wolf's bones cracked continuously. With a "crack!" sound, blood oozed from its mouth and nose. Its body convulsed, and it let out continuous agonized roars.

"So brutal." The girl covered her red lips with her jade hand, her eyes sparkling with admiration. Her delicate face was full of shock. Her tightly clenched little hands also relaxed, and she patted her chest.

"Such vigorous blood and qi. This life force is only slightly weaker than mine. Which family's resources could produce such a genius? Could he be from an ancient aristocratic family?" Xinghao was startled. Yang Tian's blood and qi were full of vitality, several times stronger than his peers. Ordinary families could not cultivate such a person.

The demon wolf struggled violently. Feeling its hind leg clamped like a giant vise, its internal organs were continuously shattered. Its struggling body gradually slowed until it stiffened.

"Only one family named Yang existed eight years ago, and I think it was wiped out by the Blood-devouring Demon Sect." Xinghao thought of several famous disciples from various sects, but none matched Yang Tian's appearance.

After pondering for a moment, Xinghao quickly approached and pointed at the girl: "Brother Lin, this is my little sister, Xing Yun'er. Thank you for your help just now. I will never forget it."

"I just happened to pass by. Brother Xing, no need to be polite." Yang Tian nodded, his gaze sweeping over them calmly. He didn't dare underestimate them either. Two Half-Step Martial Artists who could injure a demon wolf known for its offensive power to such an extent were stronger than him.

"Brother Yang, thank you just now. Just call me Yun'er." Yun'er quickly walked over, looked at Yang Tian, and curtsied. Her voice was very pleasant, crisp like silver bells.

Looking at the girl before him, a faint, elegant fragrance wafted into his nostrils. Yang Tian scratched his head and smiled slightly: "Hehe, no need to be so polite."

"Swoosh, swoosh." Seeing the second-rank ferocious beast dead, Xiao Bai quickly rushed out from behind the ancient tree and in an instant arrived beside the demon wolf.

"What is that thing? How is it so fast?" A white shadow moved with extreme speed. Xinghao's heart tightened, his eyes wide as saucers, and he cried out in surprise.

"It's okay, this is..."

As he spoke, Yang Tian's expression instantly froze. The seemingly frail little claws tore open the demon wolf's flesh in a few strokes, and Xiao Bai pulled out an inner core and swallowed it directly.

"Not good." Yang Tian rushed over quickly. Seeing Xiao Bai swallow it in a few bites with a look of lingering satisfaction, he couldn't help but be startled. Swallowing a second-rank ferocious beast's inner core, and it was completely fine.

"What kind of strange beast is this?" Xinghao and Yun'er exchanged glances, both showing shock in their eyes. The flesh of a second-rank ferocious beast was extremely tough, yet this harmless-looking little creature tore it open with one claw.

Ferocious beasts could cultivate by devouring inner cores, but Xiao Bai had no cultivation at all, and the energy of a second-rank ferocious beast's inner core was extremely狂暴. Yet Xiao Bai was completely unaffected.

Yang Tian clicked his tongue, patted Xiao Bai's head, and pretended to be angry: "Aren't you afraid of bursting yourself?"

"Ao wu." Xiao Bai whimpered softly, rubbing its snow-white fur against Yang Tian's arm. This fawning manner made Yang Tian roll his eyes.

"Wow, what a cute little beast. Brother Yang, what kind of strange beast is this?" Seeing Xiao Bai's snow-white fur, Yun'er's eyes sparkled. She quickly rushed over and exclaimed in delight.

"Woo woo." Seeing a pair of jade hands reaching for it, Xiao Bai "swooshed" onto Yang Tian's shoulder, baring its teeth and claws at Yun'er, making warning sounds.

"Little one, calm down." Flicking Xiao Bai's head, Yang Tian then looked up at Yun'er's pouting expression and couldn't help but chuckle: "His name is Xiao Bai, he's my companion."

"Oh, so it's called Xiao Bai." Hearing Yang Tian's words, Yun'er's eyelashes fluttered slightly. She murmured, then couldn't help reaching out her hand again.

The little creature bared its teeth and jumped up and down on Yang Tian's shoulder.

"Haha, this little thing is really intelligent." Xinghao was momentarily stunned, then seeing Xiao Bai baring its teeth, he couldn't help but laugh heartily.

"Hehe, Xiao Bai is shy and doesn't let people touch him." Rubbing Xiao Bai's head, Yang Tian's gaze swept over them and he said with a faint smile: "Brother Xing, Yun'er, I have matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave. Fate willing, we'll meet again."

After speaking, Yang Tian's figure vanished from their sight. Xinghao quickly shouted: "Brother Yang, how can I contact you later? I need to repay your life-saving grace!"

"He called me Yun'er..." Twirling a few strands of hair on her shoulder with her fingers, Yun'er stared at the spot where Yang Tian had disappeared. A smile bloomed on her delicate face, like a lotus in full bloom.

"Ahem... ahem..." With a strange look at Yun'er, seeing her dazed expression, Xinghao waved his hand in front of her eyes: "Little sister, what are you thinking? He's already gone."

"You... go to hell." A flustered expression appeared on her delicate face. Yun'er's face suddenly turned crimson, even her ears were bright red. She quickly turned around and spat.

"Haha, hurry up and recover. Brother Yang's talent will surely take him to Martial Dao Mountain. Maybe we'll meet him again." Seeing Yun'er's embarrassed look, Xinghao laughed heartily.

Along the way, Yang Tian did not continue cultivating his physical body. After more than ten days, the Wind-splitting Palm had reached the minor success stage. His cultivation was still at the eighth level of Blood Refining, but he did not break through.

On the heavenly bridge above the qi sea, a river of blood and qi churned continuously. Every drop was condensed and solid, as if possessing infinite power. A rich vitality continuously surged forth.

These days, Yang Tian had been pondering Xiao Bai's origin. Xiao Bai was not only extremely fast and physically strong, but Yang Tian also discovered something very strange: every day, the energy from the inner cores Xiao Bai swallowed disappeared without a trace, yet Xiao Bai's physical body grew at a terrifying rate.

This made Yang Tian envious. It could cultivate its physical body just by devouring inner cores.