Chapter 269 - 137: Slaying True Gang

Seeing this, Xiao Qingxue’s Sword Momentum shifted again. She pushed her True Essence to its limit, and several condensed Ice Cones materialized out of thin air, shooting toward the giant python’s eyes!

"ROAR!"

The giant python instinctively shut its eyes. The Ice Cones exploded, and a chilling mist filled the air.

In that very instant—

A flash of saber light descended!

Silent and soundless.

It was as if time had frozen for a moment.

The next moment, the massive body of the Earth Armor Horned Python was cleanly severed at its vital point!

Blood gushed out like a waterfall. The python’s upper body crashed to the ground, while its lower half continued to writhe madly, carving deep furrows into the earth.

Liang Cheng sheathed his saber, panting slightly.

Xiao Qingxue also let out a sigh of relief, beads of sweat on her forehead.

Pushing her Frost Sword Qi to its full power just now had consumed a great deal of her energy.

"A Tier Five Late Stage Demon Beast is truly powerful, as expected."

Hearing this, Xiao Qingxue nearly rolled her eyes.

’Your defense is astounding, comparable to a Humanoid Fierce Beast. How can you say that with a straight face?’

Liang Cheng regulated his breathing for a moment, then walked over to the python’s corpse. He cut open its head and retrieved an earthy-yellow Demon Core. The energy within it was immense and heavy, far surpassing that of a Tier Four Demon Core.

He then harvested the valuable parts like the Python Gallbladder and the Unicorn Horn before finally looking at Xiao Qingxue. "Junior Sister Xiao, thank you for holding it back just now."

"Senior Brother Liang’s main assault was the key."

Xiao Qingxue shook her head, her gaze falling on the Demon Core. "This belongs to you, Senior Brother."

"Take the Python Gallbladder and the Unicorn Horn."

Liang Cheng handed the two items over. "They should be beneficial for your Cultivation of an Ice Cold Technique."

Xiao Qingxue hesitated for a moment before accepting them. "Thank you, Senior Brother."

Only then did the two of them walk toward the herb garden.

Liang Cheng carefully dug out the Purple Cloud Dragon Pattern Fruit, roots and all, and sealed it in a Jade Box.

He also picked most of the other Spirit Medicines, leaving only a few saplings behind.

He handed several of the Spirit Medicines suited for the Ice Cold Attribute to Xiao Qingxue. "These will be useful for you."

Xiao Qingxue didn’t refuse. After accepting them, she said softly, "Traveling with you has been very beneficial for me, Senior Brother."

Liang Cheng smiled and was about to speak when he suddenly sensed something and looked up toward the entrance of the herb garden.

At the entrance, five figures had appeared at some unknown time.

The one in the lead was a young man in brocade robes, about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old. He was handsome, but his eyes held a hint of arrogance.

Behind him stood four guards with deep, restrained auras. All of them had a Cultivation at the True Essence Late Stage Realm, and they were faintly forming a battle formation.

The brocade-robed youth’s gaze swept across the herb garden, pausing for a moment on the Jade Box containing the Purple Cloud Dragon Pattern Fruit, a flash of greed in his eyes.

"Put it down."

He spoke, his voice flat yet carrying an undeniable tone of command.

Liang Cheng’s eyes grew cold as he slowly stood up. "And who might you be?"

"Situ Ming of Chi Xiao Island."

The brocade-robed youth stood with his hands behind his back, his tone haughty. "I saw you kill that Earth Armor Horned Python just now. Your strength is decent. Hand over the Purple Cloud Dragon Pattern Fruit and the Demon Core, and I, the Young Master, may spare your lives."

Xiao Qingxue’s expression changed. She whispered, "Senior Brother Liang, the Situ Family of Chi Xiao Island is a famous thousand-year-old Noble Family in the Four Islands Alliance. This person should be the Young Master of the Situ Family’s current generation. Rumor has it he has already stepped into the True Gang Realm..."

Liang Cheng nodded slightly, his expression unchanging.

Seeing that Liang Cheng didn’t respond immediately, Situ Ming frowned. "What, do I need to repeat myself?"

One of the guards behind him stepped forward and barked, "You’re in the Young Master’s presence! Hand over the treasures at once! Don’t bring disaster upon yourselves!"

Liang Cheng suddenly laughed.

He tucked the Jade Box into his robes and looked at Situ Ming. "Young Master Situ, the two of us worked hard for this Purple Cloud Dragon Pattern Fruit. If you want it, why don’t you come and take it yourself?"

A cold glint flashed in Situ Ming’s eyes. "You’re courting death."

The four guards behind him stepped forward in unison, their True Essence erupting as they formed an encirclement.

"Take them down. Leave them alive."

Situ Ming said nonchalantly, "I’d like to see what the disciples of the Main Courtyard are capable of."

The four guards moved at his command. Two lunged at Liang Cheng, and two attacked Xiao Qingxue.

The two attacking Liang Cheng were both at the Late Stage Peak of the True Essence Realm. One used a saber, his Saber Aura sharp and fierce; the other used claws, his Claw Wind sinister and vicious.

The two coordinated seamlessly, blocking Liang Cheng’s escape routes from the left and right.

Instead of retreating, Liang Cheng advanced!

His figure shot forward, slipping straight through the gap in their attacks. His left hand formed a claw, seizing the wrist of the saber-wielding guard as his True Essence erupted!

"CRACK!"

The sound of a wrist bone shattering rang out, and the long saber fell from the guard’s grasp.

At the same time, Liang Cheng’s right fist shot out. Fierce Bull Force layered over Broken Wave True Essence, his Fist Aura surging like a raging tide!

"BANG!"

The claw-wielding guard’s chest caved in as he was sent flying backward. He crashed through several stone pillars before collapsing to the ground, vomiting blood.

In a single instant, both were heavily injured!

The other two guards attacking Xiao Qingxue were shocked by the sight, their assault faltering for a moment.

Xiao Qingxue seized the opportunity. Her sword flashed like snow, and her Frost Sword Qi erupted, forcing the two men back.

Situ Ming’s expression changed.

He had assumed that Liang Cheng would be weakened after the fierce battle with the Earth Armor Horned Python, but he hadn’t expected the man’s strength to still be so formidable.

"It seems I’ve underestimated you."

Situ Ming took a step forward, and the aura of the True Gang Realm exploded from him!

A faint golden Gang Qi swirled around his body, his presence as imposing as a mountain.

He made a grasping motion with his right hand, and a crimson-gold spear appeared in his grip. Flood Dragon patterns were inscribed on its shaft, and it radiated a scorching aura.

Liang Cheng’s gaze grew a little more solemn.

’True Gang Realm.’

But there was no fear in his heart. Instead, his fighting spirit soared.

’Perfect. I’ll use you to test my current limits!’

"Junior Sister Xiao, you handle the remaining two. This one is mine."

"Alright. Be careful, Senior Brother Liang."

Situ Ming pointed his long spear, its tip pulsing with a crimson glow. "To die by my Red Flood Dragon Spear is your honor."

Before his words had even faded, his figure was already in motion!

The Red Flood Dragon Spear struck like a venomous dragon emerging from its lair. The spear’s aura was so condensed it seemed solid, tearing through the air as it aimed straight for Liang Cheng’s throat!

Fast! Vicious! Precise!

Liang Cheng didn’t dodge or evade. His Zhenxian Saber left its sheath, its edge flicking upward to strike the side of the spearhead with pinpoint accuracy.

"CLANG—!"

The explosive ring of metal on metal echoed as a shockwave of air rolled outward.