Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 265: Luo Cheng Must Die! Breakthrough Again!

Chapter 265: Chapter 265: Luo Cheng Must Die! Breakthrough Again!

In the pavilion, Qi Guyun, who carried a treasure sword and exuded an air of nobility, sat at the center.

He scanned the crowd and spoke:

"This will be my last participation in the Outer Gate Competition! I hope that this time, our Crown Prince Hall will achieve an outstanding result!"

Ren Xiaoguang exclaimed, "Senior Brother Qi, are you about to break through the Awakening Vein Realm?"

Qi Guyun smiled faintly, "My Heavenly Gate Divine Bridge is nearly perfect! Plus, with the Meridian Opening Pill my cousin gifted me, at the soonest in one month or at the latest in three months, I’ll undoubtedly ascend to the Awakening Vein Realm!"

"Congratulations, Senior Brother! Best wishes, Senior Brother!"

After a brief shock, the crowd began to offer their congratulations, their eyes brimming with envy.

A perfected Divine Bridge and an ascent to the Awakening Vein Realm mark a transformative leap for Tongxuan Realm martial artists—it’s akin to a fish leaping into the dragon’s gate!

Taking this step leads to boundless possibilities, establishing oneself as a revered cultivation spirit practitioner!

Moreover, it grants entry into the Inner Sect for training, becoming a true cornerstone of the sect, with status and identity undergoing a profound upheaval!

This is the ultimate dream of all Outer Sect disciples!

However, this step is exceedingly difficult!

Though their aptitudes are not low, many are stuck at this bottleneck, whether for three to five months or even one to two years—and even then, not everyone succeeds.

If they fail to ascend to the Awakening Vein Realm by the age of eighteen, they will lose their eligibility to train in the Inner Sect!

With her peach-blossom-like face, Qin Yan recovered her composure and smiled, "Senior Brother Qi, what would you deem a good result?"

Qi Guyun smiled faintly and replied, "It’s simple. I want our Crown Prince Hall to claim all the top ten spots in this Outer Gate Competition!"

Though spoken in a calm tone, Qi Guyun’s declaration was astonishing.

Ren Xiaoguang was taken aback, "Claiming all the top ten spots? That might be hard. Han Feiyu is a more manageable opponent, but Ranked Sixth Yu Yue and Ranked Third Xu Bingyi have extraordinary strength! Apart from Senior Brother Qi and perhaps Lin Xiaoyun, no one else can overpower them with certainty."

Qin Yan echoed, "Xu Bingyi’s Martial Soul is particularly troublesome. Some even say she’s the favorite to win this time."

"Heh, you’re overestimating her. If she wants to claim the championship, she’ll have to get through me first."

Qi Guyun chuckled coldly, then continued, "It will indeed be challenging to secure all the top ten spots, so do your best. However, there’s one matter that must go without a single misstep!"

A sharp killing intent flared in Qi Guyun’s eyes. His chilling tone carried authority as he declared:

"In this Outer Gate Competition, Luo Cheng must be killed!! This is also the intention of my cousin Jin Min!"

Qi Guyun was already aware of the events in the Martial Arts Square.

These added fuel to the murderous intent burning in his heart!

Upon hearing this, Ren Xiaoguang’s face twisted into a fierce expression:

"So that’s what’s at hand! Rest assured, Senior Brother, this brat is doomed to die this time! If he faces me during the competition, I’ll make him beg for death!"

"Indeed, this man has opposed our Crown Prince Hall multiple times, even injuring so many among us last time—he mustn’t be spared!"

"Regardless of who encounters him, show no mercy! Kill him without hesitation!"

The disciples of the Crown Prince Hall exuded palpable killing intent.

For them, annihilating Luo Cheng felt like an effortless task, while also pleasing Qi Guyun—why wouldn’t they embrace such an opportunity?

Ren Xiaoguang suddenly shifted the conversation, "Senior Brother Qi, in order to kill Luo Cheng, there’s someone we must watch out for."

Qi Guyun raised an eyebrow, "Are you talking about Lin Xiaoyun?"

Ren Xiaoguang nodded, "Exactly. He’s Luo Cheng’s senior brother and might not stand idly by. Last time, it was due to not knowing Luo Cheng’s background that we suffered a crushing defeat..."

Hearing this, Qi Guyun’s expression didn’t falter. He flicked his fingers lightly and said coldly:

"Helping Luo Cheng means aiding my enemy. And those who are my enemies always meet the same fate..."

Qi Guyun didn’t elaborate further, but his indifferent gaze carried a needle-sharp edge.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Luo Cheng sat cross-legged in the Practice Field, his entire being like a solid boulder, unmoving.

As time passed, a golden-red aura began to rise from his body, faint and ribbon-like.

This was his vitality and blood energy, so abundant it started seeping out of his flesh.

Bang!

Suddenly!

A deep muffled sound akin to war drums resonated from within Luo Cheng’s body.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

The drum-like sound grew increasingly rapid and intense!

In moments, each pulse created ripples in the surrounding air.

This lasted for a little while.

Boom!

A deafening thunderclap erupted from Luo Cheng’s body, causing him to shudder violently as an immense surge of energy burst forth from every pore.

Swish swish swish...

The energy was so overwhelming it tore tiny, tangible holes in the air!

"Tongxuan Realm Second Layer Peak!"

Luo Cheng slowly exhaled a deep breath and opened his eyes. Bright gleams flashed through them like lightning!

With his energy restrained, Luo Cheng’s face bore a confident smile.

In just three days, he had advanced from the late stage of Tongxuan Realm Second Layer to its peak—a feat even he hadn’t expected.

For most, this achievement would take at least a month.

"It must be due to the Martial Souls I devoured from Qin Ming and the others!"

Luo Cheng realized the key.

This round of cultivation was at least two or three times more effective than his previous training in Linjiang City!

"If I had enough Martial Souls to devour, I might ascend to the Awakening Vein Realm in no more than half a year!"

Luo Cheng felt a surge of emotion but understood the infeasibility of such an aspiration.

This ability was far too extraordinary; if revealed, the consequences would be dire, making it impossible to use recklessly.

He shook his head, dismissing the trivial thought, then carefully assessed the changes in his body.

"Such potent vitality!"

Luo Cheng was astonished.

Advancing to the Tongxuan Realm Second Layer Peak had magnified his vitality several times over. His Heart’s Secret Treasure felt like a blazing sun, radiating immense life energy and unparalleled strength.

He clenched a fist and unleashed a strike into the air.

Boom!

The air exploded in successive bursts, sending powerful shockwaves spreading in all directions.

"So this is Tongxuan Realm Second Layer Peak! A perfected Heart Life Gate! Truly formidable!"

Luo Cheng estimated the strength of that punch—it far exceeded sixty thousand pounds!

Pure physical power alone empowered him to crush ordinary Tongxuan Realm Third Layer Peak martial artists!

"Let’s see how the Dragon Qi has progressed!"

Thinking of the True Dragon Technique, Luo Cheng closed his eyes and directed his consciousness toward his Dantian.

In his Dantian, the Dragon Qi soared among nine whirlpools, its scales shining like stars. Majestic and awe-inspiring, its head bore two raised lumps that hadn’t yet transformed into Dragon Horns, leaving the Dragon Qi short of resembling a true dragon.

"Still no breakthrough..."

Observing the lumps on the Dragon Qi’s head, Luo Cheng frowned slightly.

Despite refining so much Martial Soul Essence Qi, he had hoped it would allow the True Dragon Technique to break through the Ninth Level, transforming the Dragon Qi into a true dragon and condensing True Dragon Power!

It seemed that such progress remained distant.

"Looks like it’s up to this!"

Taking a deep breath, Luo Cheng flipped his hand, revealing a Soul Crystal.

The Soul Crystal was a dark cyan hue, its surface covered with intricate scale-like patterns. Within it, a winding figure flashed with the light of three stars!

The winding figure exuded ominous clouds and lightning, shrouded in inscrutable mysteries!

This was the Earth Snake Soul Crystal!

Roar!

As the Earth Snake Soul Crystal appeared, Luo Cheng’s Dragon Qi within his Dantian instantly grew restless.

Simultaneously, a primordial dragon’s roar echoed straight into Luo Cheng’s mind.

In an instant, Luo Cheng seemed to be standing amidst the vastness of the cosmos, the earth and heavens bathed in a boundless void, with only colossal, star-sized entities all around—the world seemed to have reverted to the chaos of ancient times!

Upon closer inspection, these entities were all towering, enigmatic dragons!