What is the Transcendent Realm? It signifies the departure from the ordinary, transcending the mundane. The Pulse Manifestation Realm merely lays the foundation for future martial pursuits. It is only when one reaches the Transcendent Realm that a martial artist truly distinguishes themselves from ordinary mortals.
In the midst of the confrontation among the three individuals, blade rays and sword auras danced through the air. A slight miscalculation could result in being pierced or injured by the blade rays and sword auras.
The surrounding trees shattered within the blade rays and sword auras, centuries-old trees thunderously collapsing. It seemed almost unreal, as if not achievable by human strength.
This is the Transcendent Realm. Although Luli has mastered the first move of the Breaking Wave Seven Blades, the Red Sleeve Blade can unleash blade qi, and he has acquired a profound understanding of the martial path, the disparity with the true Transcendent Realm is apparent.
As the three engaged in a fierce battle, the ancient mountain forest within dozens of meters around them quickly turned into flat ground. The envoy from the Tian Mang Twelve Strongholds gradually weakened, especially when facing two Transcendent Realm guardians of the City Lord's mansion.
"Today, you shall perish here!"
"Watch my blade!"
The City Lord's mansion guardians gradually gained the upper hand. Suddenly, a swift blade strike landed on the envoy from Tian Mang, leaving a visible scar on his chest.
The two guardians, with seamless cooperation, forced the Tian Mang envoy into a retreat.
"Kill him!"
"Today, you will die!"
"Hahaha..."
Suddenly, the Tian Mang envoy burst into laughter. He slapped his waist, and at that moment, a creature leaped out unexpectedly.
Upon closer inspection by Luli, it turned out to be a rhinoceros, or rather, a demonic beast.
Surprisingly, the Tian Mang envoy possessed a demonic pet, and a formidable one at that.
"Ironclad Rhino! I never expected you to possess such a creature!"
"Humph, before I arrived, I heard rumors of unrest in Donglin City. I didn't expect it to be true, daring to ambush even the envoy of the Tian Mang Twelve Strongholds. Quite audacious!"
"My demonic pet also possesses Transcendent Realm cultivation. Today, I want to see who will meet their end here!"
After uttering these words, the enormous Ironclad Rhino charged directly at the two guardians of the City Lord's mansion, akin to a terrifying tank in motion.
At this moment, the two guardians wielded their weapons, and blade qi shimmered. However, when their blades struck the Ironclad Rhino, it only sparked a few flames, proving ineffective against its formidable defense.
"Not good, this Ironclad Rhino's defense is too strong!"
The two guardians were forced into a gradual retreat. The Tian Mang envoy had already leaped forward, a sword in hand, directly piercing through one of the guardian's shoulders, creating a through-and-through blood hole.
With the assistance of his demonic pet, the Tian Mang envoy swiftly gained the upper hand.
The two City Lord's mansion guardians were in retreat, and Luli, observing their direction, couldn't help but curse inwardly. They were actually retreating towards him.
"May the dead Daoist not hinder the living monk!"
At this moment, the Ironclad Rhino charged vigorously. Unfortunately, one of the guardians was pierced through the chest by a sword qi from the Tian Mang envoy. The guardian fell to the ground and was directly crushed by the massive Ironclad Rhino, the sound of bones breaking and flesh tearing sending shivers down the spine.
"Run! I never expected the information to be wrong!"
Naturally, Luli started running. Damn it, this was truly treacherous! The City Lord's mansion's information didn't mention this demonic pet. One must know that a demonic pet of the same level is even more formidable than a martial artist.
Luli immediately ran alongside one of the guardians, hoping that the Tian Mang envoy and the Ironclad Rhino would chase the other guardian instead.
However, Luli's hopes were shattered in an instant. A sword qi swept past him, and a nearby ancient tree was instantly pierced through its trunk.
"Big brother, I have nothing to do with those two! Can you believe me?"
The other person answered Luli's plea with actions. Several sword qi attacks ensued, forcing Luli to dodge desperately.
Being at the Fifth Stage of the Pulse Manifestation Realm while facing a Transcendent Realm opponent, it was an overwhelmingly challenging situation.
However, it was evident that the opponent had already harbored intentions of killing.
"Never thought that it would be just an ordinary Pulse Manifestation Realm cultivator. Prepare to die!"
A sword strike approached, and at this moment, Luli had no choice but to fight back. The Red Sleeve Blade emerged, a flash of crimson blade light directly shattering the oncoming sword qi.
"Excellent blade! Perfect for killing you. The blade shall be mine!"
The Tian Mang envoy laughed heartily, his sword qi fierce. Luli, utilizing the Windstorm Blade Technique, continuously disrupted the sword qi, proving that this blade was extraordinary.
Seeing Luli continuously dispersing the sword qi, the Tian Mang envoy couldn't help but burst into mad laughter. The fact that a Pulse Manifestation Realm cultivator could disperse his sword qi indicated the exceptional nature of this blade.
At this point, the Tian Mang envoy already considered this blade his own, and how could he not be delighted?
However, Luli was feeling quite frustrated. Transcendent Realm was indeed Transcendent Realm. Even though he had mastered the Windstorm Blade Technique and integrated the Breaking Wave Blade Intent, facing the sword qi impacts was undoubtedly strenuous. At this moment, Luli's entire arm, which held the blade, was trembling, already affected by the residual shockwaves of the sword qi.
If this continued, Luli's arm would undoubtedly be damaged by the residual shockwaves.
"Kid, being able to withstand so many of my sword strikes, you can be proud. I don't have time to play with you anymore. Die!"
A sword strike came forth, and the Tian Mang envoy himself joined the battle. Luli raised his blade in response, the Red Sleeve Blade serving as a barrier against the sharp sword edge. However, the blade seemed to come alive, coiling and creating a glaring bloodstain on Luli's right arm.
"Die!"
The long sword moved like a snake, employing the Serpent Spirit Sword Technique. The Tian Mang envoy was well-versed in the Serpent Spirit Sword Technique.
"Congratulations, host, on receiving your first injury. There are new items available for purchase in the store!"
Luli could only curse inwardly. He was injured, and the system store refreshed with new items.
Encountering such a deceiving system was quite rare. Before transmigrating into this world, Luli was an avid reader of electronic novels. Other people's systems were always grand and amazing, capable of all sorts of miraculous feats, dominating over others, collecting younger brothers, and charming women. Yet, when it came to his own experience, the system was unexpectedly this deceitful.
Nevertheless, Luli still checked the store, and as expected, there were new items available for purchase.
Musk Pill, costs twenty Ferocity Points.
"A pill
costs twenty Ferocity Points, why not go rob someone!"
"Host, the Musk Pill is a healing elixir. I recommend that you exchange and consume it immediately."
Grinding his teeth, Luli exchanged for a pill and swallowed it without hesitation. The Musk Pill dissolved upon entering his mouth, transforming into a faint and refreshing stream that rapidly spread throughout his body.
The Musk Pill's effects were extraordinary. The arm that had been injured by the Tian Mang envoy's sword qi immediately stopped bleeding, and Luli could feel the wound healing and scabbing at an astonishing rate.
Not only that, but his right arm, which had been injured by the shockwaves of the sword qi, had also returned to its original state.
At this moment, Luli's grip on the blade became firmer, and he even forced the Tian Mang envoy to take a step back. It was almost a miracle. No one would believe that a cultivator at the Fifth Stage of the Pulse Manifestation Realm could force a Transcendent Realm expert at the Second Stage into retreat.
"Kid, what did you just take? I never expected you to have such a good elixir on you. Today, killing you is truly a great gain for me. I wonder if you have any other treasures on you!"
The Tian Mang envoy's eyes were now filled with extreme greed and excitement. The Red Sleeve Blade and the Musk Pill had turned Luli into a walking treasure trove in his eyes.