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Chapter 488 Haven't you heard? Heaven never closes all doors.
"what!"

Seeing his companion perish, another Golden Core cultivator's expression changed drastically: "You actually practiced the Blood Feeding Secret Technique!"

"Madmen, they're all a bunch of madmen!"

The young man was clearly panting heavily after delivering that desperate blow, and seemed to have no energy left.

Even though the six blood-red flying swords seemed to have exhausted their power after their successful strike, they slowly dissipated in the air.

He was clearly at the late stage of the Golden Core realm; if the fight continued, he should have had the upper hand.

However, upon seeing the Blood Flying Sword, the Guiyun Sect disciple reacted as if he had encountered some monstrous flood.

He immediately turned and ran, showing no intention of lingering in the fight.

"Hahaha, a bunch of useless trash."

The young man laughed maniacally, his eyes filled with madness, and he actually threw the flying swords in his hand to the ground: "Come and kill me if you dare! Come on!"

To act in this way during a magical duel is practically tantamount to actively seeking death.

However, the Guiyun Sect disciple who escaped only glanced back once, but showed no intention of turning back.

In almost a few breaths, they fled to the mouth of the valley at a faster speed than they had come.

The reason he acted so unusually was not for any other reason.

It was because his surname was Liu, and he was a junior member of the same clan as Elder Liu of the Guiyun Sect.

Therefore, when he was being taught within the clan, he heard some secrets about the blood feeding method.

Those cultivators who knew about this secret method had all sacrificed themselves to feed the demon.

Not only must we guard against them using the secret method of blood feeding to fight to the death during magical battles.

Be careful not to be entangled by the blood curse hidden within them while you are killing them, or you will perish together with them.

He has already joined the Guiyun Sect and successfully entered the inner sect in less than five years. Moreover, he is a genius who will have the opportunity to become a true disciple in the future.

It would be such a waste to risk your life for that madman!
Therefore, he disregarded his reputation and only thought about rushing back to the valley entrance to find the other disciples, and then tricking the unlucky ones who did not know such secret information into going to their deaths.

As the pursuers fled in panic, a mocking smile appeared on the young man's lips.

However, as soon as he relaxed, he finally couldn't hold on any longer, his legs buckled, and he knelt on the ground.

"Cough! Cough~, ugh, cough!"

He coughed several times in a row, the sound loud and heavy, as if he were coughing up his internal organs.

He coughed up a mouthful of blood midway through, splattering it onto a small patch of sand in front of him and onto the hem of his clothes.

At the same time, it may have aggravated the wound.

Blood began to flow again from the spot where the throwing knife had been in his chest.

However, unlike the others, the blood flowing out from there was mostly black, and it also carried a very faint trace of bloodthirsty energy.

Due to the concealment of blood and the inherent characteristics of malevolent energy, that trace of blood malevolent energy was extremely difficult to detect.

Perhaps if any other True Lord were present, they might not have noticed this.

However, Xiao Chen, who had cultivated the "Mysterious Heaven Food Secret Method" and dealt with evil energy for a long time, still noticed the abnormality immediately.

Even he was taken aback for a moment after noticing something amiss.

He then reached out and brushed his hands over his eyes, using a secret technique to examine them.

Sure enough, the young man was surrounded by a bloodthirsty aura.

From the deep and shallow wounds all over his body, wisps of bloody aura were seeping out.

This is enough to show that there should be even more blood evil in his body!
"Hiss~, no way?"

Xiao Chen immediately gasped: "He can actually absorb malevolent energy?"

To be honest, ever since I formed my core, or rather, since I came to the Eastern Region.

He has seen countless Golden Core cultivators, and probably dozens of Nascent Soul True Monarchs as well.

But I have never met another person who could carry so much malevolent energy with them.

It should be understood that although in theory killing living beings can accumulate blood essence, this is definitely not something a Golden Core cultivator can achieve.

Therefore, there should only be one possibility in the current situation.

That means this young man has also mastered a method that allows him to absorb and even directly manipulate malevolent energy.

To be honest, when Xiao Chen first saw those blood-red flying swords, he thought they might be some kind of demonic art used for desperate fighting.

However, after sensing the bloodthirsty aura, he immediately realized that things might not be as simple as he had just thought.

Could it be that the new cultivation world is not only far ahead in terms of cultivation techniques?

Is there even a method circulating that can use malevolent energy to fight enemies?
Since he began searching for evil energy, Xiao Chen had been thinking about how to further utilize the inheritance of evil energy.

Unfortunately, there are very few organizations that have conducted research in this area.

So far, Xiao Chen has only discovered two families, the Yellow Springs Path and the Moon Witch Clan, who can make some initial use of the evil energy.

However, this was merely a means of protecting the underground palace or the tomb of the witch.

It is far inferior to the inheritance of the Xuan Tian Immortal Palace, let alone any further expansion of its effects.

As a result, even though Xiao Chen had absorbed an extremely powerful force into his body, he was unable to utilize it more effectively.

If he can use the five elements of evil energy within his body as a means of attack.

Then let alone the Pagoda True Lord, even a Nascent Soul Venerable would probably have to be extremely wary.

Of course, on the other hand, this kind of thing is extremely difficult.

For example, this young man in front of me, although he carries a lot of bloodthirsty aura, that is only compared to a normal Golden Core cultivator.

In reality, his body surface only had a faint layer of malevolent aura.

Compared to the immense malevolent energy that almost reached several feet away from Xiao Chen's body when he was illuminated by the Buddha's light, it was nothing more than a drop in the ocean.

Therefore, it is not difficult to deduce that he may have mastered some method to manipulate evil energy.

However, its effects should be far inferior to those of "Mysterious Heaven's Secret Method of Consuming Food," and they are not even in the same league.

In other words, even if Xiao Chen could obtain that secret technique from him, it would be difficult for it to be of much help.

However, this matter is not that simple.

Its very existence is significant; it serves as a reminder.

Xiao Chen was reminded that in the new cultivation world, some people had tried to study how to effectively utilize evil energy and had achieved some results.

Although the young man in front of me may not have mastered any particularly advanced techniques.

But what if we look at the entire new cultivation world?

Creating something from nothing is the most difficult step, but once that step is taken, countless geniuses in the world will continue to improve it.

You should know that the Guiyun Sect disciple just now recognized it at a glance as the 'Blood Feeding Secret Technique'.

This suggests that similar practices have existed for a long time in the new cultivation world, and there may even be many different versions.

That's the case.

If Xiao Chen were to search diligently, could he obtain more, better, and stronger methods?
Although this may be difficult and may require a lot of time and effort.

However, it should be noted that manipulating evil energy is a very important matter even for a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Even if it requires some effort and comes at a cost, it is entirely worthwhile.

"The secret method of blood feeding?"

A glint of light flashed in Xiao Chen's eyes: "I really didn't expect that there would be such a good thing in this world."

"We'll have to get a couple of copies of whatever we say next to take a look."

"Let's dig deeper and see if there are any more powerful or mature methods."

Of course, those are all things for the future.

Right now, there is a perfect opportunity to obtain the Blood Feeding Secret Technique.

Although, judging from his performance, the young man's mastery of the technique did not seem very strong.

But anyway, let's take a look at it first.

Even if it's just for reference, or even just to broaden one's horizons.

After all, it seems to be a method for manipulating blood-fiend energy, which is actually quite different from the five elements of fiend energy.

In short, Xiao Chen immediately became interested in the blood-feeding technique that the young man possessed.

He decided not to leave, but instead stayed where he was, waiting for the right opportunity.

The reason he didn't go out directly was because the young man was clearly facing a major crisis.

In such a situation, if Xiao Chen could step in to save the other party when their life was in danger, it would be equivalent to saving their life.

Unless the young man is an ingrate, he will surely gain the other party's gratitude directly.

This makes subsequent questioning much easier.

Since things are already like this, why not go with the flow?
"But what identity should we use to approach them next?"

Xiao Chen, however, became troubled by this question: "Impersonating a high-ranking member of the Reverse Immortal Alliance?"

"Or should I tell him I'm a traveling merchant who wanders the world?"

"Or should I tell him, 'I'm just a helpful stranger passing by'?"

"Do you think this last identity might be better?"

In the eyes of Zhang Cunfu and Grandpa Cai, Xiao Chen was a True Monarch from the Reverse Immortal Alliance.

But that's because they themselves had never been in contact with the Reverse Immortal Alliance.

But the young man in front of him seemed to be a cultivator who had reversed the natural order, and might even be a member of the Reverse Immortal Alliance.

Therefore, this identity is probably not appropriate.

When Xiao Chen first arrived in the new cultivation world, he had prepared a merchant identity for himself to facilitate the resale of goods.

But later I found that the assistant was really useful, so I didn't want to bother with the effort myself anymore.

Therefore, I feel that traveling merchants are no longer necessary, and I can just continue to let Zhang Cunfu help me resell goods.

After thinking it over, I felt it would be better to say that I had intervened to help those in need.

To be fair, there must be quite a few cultivators in the new cultivation world who dislike the Holy City.

If that's the case, then Xiao Chen could simply say that he was just a passing rogue cultivator who was simply opposed to the Holy City and couldn't stand their brutality.

Therefore, when they discovered that the lackeys under the Holy City were persecuting good people again, they promptly stepped in to save them.

Hmm, that sounds reasonable, so let's go with that.

Xiao Chen quickly fabricated a new origin and background for himself.

Then they stayed put and waited quietly for the pursuers to arrive.

At this moment, the young man seemed to have given up on escaping, or rather, he was no longer able to continue his escape.

He slowly moved his body and lay flat on the spot. He placed his right hand on his chest and touched the wound, then let it fall limply to his side.

He stared blankly at the sky, seemingly lost in thought.

"Oh no, is this guy going to give up?"

Xiao Chen was originally waiting for the pursuers, but judging from the situation, it seemed that the other side was about to give up before the pursuers arrived.

No, what are you doing?

What I'm saying is, the wound is still bleeding, can't we stop the bleeding first and let ourselves live a little longer?

You can't just give up; you have to stand up for yourself!

If it were a lower-level cultivator, they would have died long ago with such severe injuries.

Fortunately, the young man had the cultivation level of the mid-stage Golden Core realm. Although he had suffered serious injuries and lost a lot of blood, his vitality remained relatively stable.

As long as you don't do anything reckless for the time being, there is no danger to your life.

Meanwhile, the late-stage Golden Core cultivator who had previously escaped has returned with four Guiyun Sect disciples.

"Everyone be careful, don't be fooled by this madman."

After arriving, the Golden Core cultivator feigned concern and reminded his companion, "Senior Brother Song was momentarily careless and got too close to him."

"He was killed by a strange red light."

"Let's take it slow and make sure we don't repeat the same mistakes."

As he said this, he naturally hid behind the others, looking like a simple coward.

The other disciples of Guiyun Sect were also all Golden Core cultivators.

Upon hearing this, they naturally didn't listen to his suggestion to take it slow; instead, their eyes lit up as if they could see the credit for what happened on the spot.

You should know that capturing a living rebel and bringing him back will earn you more contribution points than capturing a dead one.

Especially those who have already been registered within the sect and confirmed to be genuine practitioners of reverse cultivation.

One of them is worth several of the rogue cultivators who are usually captured and used as human extras; they are a real fat sheep.

Therefore, each of them held up a spirit shield and approached step by step.

In his other hand, he took out some specially made shackles and ropes, clearly intending to try to capture her alive.

Some even tried to persuade him to surrender: "Kid, it's better to live a wretched life than to die. Come back with me honestly and explain your accomplices, and you might still have a chance to live."

However, the young man once again revealed a disdainful smile.

He spat at the other side and said, "Pah! You bunch of heartless lackeys, still trying to fool your grandpa!"

"Of all the people you've arrested over the years, how many have come out alive?"

"I'm going to die anyway, and I've already taken two people down with me, so I won't lose anything even if I die today!"

"Any other cowardly bastards who aren't afraid of death, come here!"

Although he was powerless to resist, he knew that he carried a blood curse within him.

If you can fake a surprise attack and deliberately run into a cultivator, you'll likely be able to take another pursuer with you.

In that case, it would be one life for three.

Although exchanging one's life for these lackeys doesn't really feel worthwhile, being able to kill three lackeys of the same rank makes it all worthwhile.

"Isn't the timing about right?"

As Xiao Chen watched the Guiyun Sect disciples get closer and closer to his opponent, he seemed to have given up on resisting.

He immediately revealed himself and shouted, "Stop!"

As he spoke, he had already unleashed several bursts of true energy.

Half of them instantly suppressed the five Guiyun Sect disciples, but deliberately did not cause any harm, only restricting them to their original positions.

The other half transformed into blue raindrops, covering the entire area.

The raindrops fell on the grass, and instantly the grass grew an inch taller; they fell on the flowers, and instantly the flowers bloomed three times more brightly.

When it landed on a person, it instantly suppressed the injury and calmed their breathing.

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Chen seemed to have just arrived, as if he knew nothing at all.

He bowed his head and asked the young man, "Who are you? Why have you fallen to such a state?"

His question made him seem like a mere passerby.

The disciples of Guiyun Sect hurriedly spoke up to explain: "Reporting to the senior, we are all cultivators of Guiyun Sect. We came here to capture rebellious cultivators, not calamity cultivators."

“Senior, you are wise. This thief is an evil cultivator from the Rebellious Immortal Alliance. We were just following orders.”

"Senior, please forgive me. This little thief has cultivated the Blood Feeding Secret Technique. We are only here to apprehend the evil cultivator, not to commit any evil deeds."

The young man on the ground, however, showed a hint of disappointment.

But he was too lazy to defend himself.

Since he encountered a powerful True Monarch who was passing by, and the True Monarch was already exhausted, he could only blame his bad luck.

The only option now is to end my own life in time.

To avoid being captured alive and unable to withstand severe torture, thus revealing information about the other cultivators of the Rebel Immortal Alliance.

Thinking of this, he immediately activated the last remaining true essence in his body, attempting to sever his own heart meridian and die.

However, before the burst of true energy could cause any damage, it was instantly suppressed by an extremely powerful force.

As a Nascent Soul True Monarch, Xiao Chen can easily perceive changes in the spiritual energy around him and intervene immediately.

If he disagrees, then the other party is truly begging for death.

Once the young man realized this, he was completely at a loss.

He could only lie resignedly on the ground and close his eyes helplessly.

Instead of being scolded or detained, he heard a slightly encouraging word.

"Kid, don't get so down when you encounter difficulties."

Xiao Chen smiled and advised, "Have you not heard that there is always a way out?"

How can you be so sure that I'm not here to help you?

Ok?
Upon hearing this, the young man immediately widened his eyes and looked at Xiao Chen.

From his perspective as he lay on the ground, the other person's shoulders were bathed in the intense sunlight, making his entire figure appear exceptionally tall.

A calm smile played on his lips, and his gaze seemed to carry a hint of encouragement and appreciation.

"I have always believed that the so-called anti-revolutionary movement is nothing more than a slander by the Holy City against the rebels."

Xiao Chen continued, "Since we have met by chance today, I naturally cannot watch you fall into the hands of these lackeys."

"Cheer up, I'll take you to a safe place."

The young man was taken aback again upon hearing this.

what?
This senior actually has such a viewpoint!
Could it be that he was truly not destined to die today?
In a moment of astonishment, a sudden wave of heat emanated from the side.

Turning around, he saw that all the disciples of Guiyun Sect had turned into ashes.

what!
Witnessing this scene, the young man had no more doubts about what Xiao Chen had just said.

A surge of strength welled up within him, and he struggled to his feet, kneeling in gratitude: "Junior Lu Chengfeng thanks Senior for saving my life!"

Ah, very good.

Xiao Chen smiled slightly, raised his hand, and used his true energy to help him up from a distance: "This is not the place to talk. Do not resist. Come with me."

After saying that, he immediately activated his escape technique and quickly left with Lu Chengfeng.

In just half an hour, they had already traveled thousands of miles away.

They found a secluded mountain stream and stopped there.

"Alright, this place is far enough away from where we were just now. Even if the Guiyun Sect mobilizes in large numbers, they won't be able to get here in a short time."

Xiao Chen offered another word of comfort before asking, "Your name is Lu Chengfeng?"

"That sounds like a good name."

"How did they get targeted by the Guiyun Sect? And how did they end up in this predicament?"

He didn't immediately ask about the secret techniques, and instead prepared to exchange a few polite words.

Judging from what those pursuers said, they really are members of the Reverse Immortal Alliance.

Fortunately, he had already thought of other identities in advance. This way, he could avoid being exposed and also learn about the situation of the Reverse Immortal Alliance from the other party.

Lu Chengfeng was deeply moved when he heard Xiao Chen's concerned inquiry.

Despite having been saved, the other party, being a senior, remained polite and approachable.

He could no longer muster even the slightest bit of defensiveness.

Soon, amidst one caring remark after another, she poured out everything she knew, like beans spilling from a bamboo tube.

It turns out that there was a stone ridge on the outskirts of Yanggao City, and on the top of it were several small cultivation families responsible for mining spirit ore, one of which was the Lu family.

This Lu Chengfeng is the tenth generation direct descendant of the Lu family.

Unlike his predecessors who were mediocre, he was born with extraordinary talent and was directly diagnosed with dual spiritual roots of water and wood.

Later, he began to practice martial arts under the guidance of his family elders, and he understood and learned them very quickly.

Not only did he break through to the Foundation Establishment stage in just six years, but he also successfully broke through to the Golden Core stage in less than thirty years by using a breakthrough spiritual herb obtained through the collective efforts of his clan.

Under such circumstances, the Lu family quickly benefited as well.

Not only did they successfully acquire the surrounding spirit mines, they even got a job from the Gao family to guard a small, rare spirit field.

If it ends here, then everything is perfect.

However, the Lu family had never produced a Golden Core cultivator before, and their expansion was too rapid, but their network of relationships was not strong enough.

It brought glory, but also quickly aroused the resentment of other cultivation families.

So, a few years after taking over the spirit field, they were reported by someone and attracted an investigation from the Guiyun Sect.

Normally speaking, although the Lu family would not dare to claim to be completely innocent, they did have some bloody conflicts in private during the process of the family's rise to power.

However, he has never colluded with any heretics, nor has he ever committed any evil deeds.

However, the cultivators of Guiyun Sect took away members of the Lu family in batches for investigation one after another, and soon almost everyone was arrested.

Lu Chengfeng, who happened to be away from home, escaped this ordeal and was not taken back directly.

But for this very reason, he was declared to have fled after realizing he had been exposed.

When he returned from outside, he saw his own wanted poster and the Lu family members whose heads were displayed at the city gate as a warning to others.

In a fit of anger, Lu Chengfeng actually became a rebel cultivator.

(End of this chapter)