Chapter 380 360: Slaying a Half-step True Dao

When enemies meet, their eyes blaze with hatred.

The moment the robed youth saw even a glimpse of Zhaang Ye, his fists clenched. A murderous aura erupted from him, and the hundred-zhang radius around them was plunged into a deathly stillness, as if winter had suddenly descended.

Zhaang Ye's face grew solemn as he said slowly, "Forty-five percent Innate True Qi! To think you could reach such a level in just over a month of cultivation!"

The robed youth's fists crackled as he clenched them. He sneered, "Not forty-five percent, forty-nine! I'm just a hair's breadth from reaching the Half-step True Dao! If you hadn't interrupted my cultivation, I would have made it there in another two weeks! Zhaang Ye, are you scared now? I, Gu Yunsong, am going to beat you to death with my bare hands today! You're dead!"

As he spoke, Gu Yunsong's aura suddenly intensified. Strands of Innate True Qi poured from his body, and he seemed to merge with the heavens and earth. As the Innate True Qi flowed out, an endless pressure radiated from the environment, constantly bearing down on Zhaang Ye, as if the entire world had become his enemy.

As he merged with the world, Gu Yunsong's Spiritual Power locked firmly onto Zhaang Ye. Gu Yunsong was now only a step away from the Half-step True Dao, and his Spiritual Power was exceptionally formidable. Under Gu Yunsong's Spiritual Power, Zhaang Ye felt as if he had been stripped naked, completely exposed.

Zhaang Ye inwardly gasped. 'Gu Yunsong's current strength is at least three times greater than it was a month ago. Even though I've reached the Late-stage Martial Arts Ninth Layer, I don't have absolute confidence in victory.'

Sensing Zhaang Ye's inner shock, Gu Yunsong smiled smugly, a hint of brutality flashing in his eyes.

The more Innate True Qi a Martial Artist possessed, the stronger they were. Gu Yunsong had been in the Little World for less than two months and had already cultivated his Innate True Qi to forty-nine percent, multiplying his strength several times over. Now, Gu Yunsong saw himself as the Big Gray Wolf, and Zhaang Ye was nothing but a helpless Little White Rabbit in his eyes—a toy he could play with however he pleased.

Sensing Gu Yunsong's mindset, Zhaang Ye gave a slight, wry smile, then barked a soft command, "Purple-haired Wild Boar, go!"

The moment Gu Yunsong appeared, he had focused his entire attention on Zhaang Ye, not even sparing the Purple-haired Wild Boar a glance. Having lived in the Little World for so long, it was the first time the boar had ever been ignored, and it felt extremely displeased. However, the Purple-haired Wild Boar was now accustomed to obeying Zhaang Ye's orders. It wouldn't dare to act without his command. Upon hearing Zhaang Ye's order, the Purple-haired Wild Boar let out an excited cry. Its two claws suddenly transformed into two streaks of purple light, slashing straight for Gu Yunsong!

The sky darkened, and a fierce wind pressed down!

The Purple-haired Wild Boar was already the second-ranked Overlord in the Little World. After devouring the Two-winged Flying Crocodile, its strength had increased significantly, and a casual swipe of its claw held world-shaking power. The instant the Purple-haired Wild Boar lashed out with its claws, Gu Yunsong felt an icy chill run through him, making it difficult to even move a finger!

"Ah!"

Gu Yunsong was not an expert from the Land of Divine Abandonment and knew little about the Fierce Beasts of the Little World, so he had never paid the Purple-haired Wild Boar any mind. The strength the Purple-haired Wild Boar now displayed made Gu Yunsong's expression change drastically. He let out a great roar and blasted out his vigorous Innate True Qi to meet the boar's attack head-on.

BOOM!

The Purple-haired Wild Boar's attack was as fast as lightning and as heavy as a mountain. Even though Gu Yunsong had cultivated forty-nine percent Innate True Qi, he was still no match for it. Amidst the deafening sound, Gu Yunsong was sent flying by the boar's claws, his face flushed crimson and a trickle of blood escaping the corner of his mouth!

SWOOSH!

The instant Gu Yunsong was sent flying, Zhaang Ye transformed into a streak of green light and lunged toward him, intending to finish him off in a single blow.

"Argh!"

Gu Yunsong's blood and qi were in turmoil, and he struggled to circulate his Innate True Qi. Seeing Zhaang Ye's silent attack, Gu Yunsong flew into a rage. With a loud shout, a Blood Red Short Sword suddenly appeared in his right hand. With a flick of his wrist, a torrent of blood-red Sword Qi as thick as a bucket shot toward Zhaang Ye!

Gu Yunsong had already cultivated forty-nine percent Innate True Qi. The attack he unleashed in this moment of crisis had the power to pierce clouds and shatter stone. Faced with such a terrifying attack, Zhaang Ye had no choice but to bring out the Mysterious Blade Tip and fiercely slash out a wave of Blade Qi to collide with Gu Yunsong's Sword Qi.

BOOM!

The Innate True Qi and Dragon Elephant Power clashed, creating a massive explosion of sound. Zhaang Ye's figure shot backward, a trace of blood appearing at the corner of his mouth. But Gu Yunsong was in a much worse state. The blood and qi in his body were already in chaos. After the head-on collision, he could no longer suppress the turmoil and spat out a mouthful of crimson blood.

AWOO!

The scent of blood instantly excited the Purple-haired Wild Boar. To speed up his cultivation, Gu Yunsong had recently consumed many Celestial and Earthly Treasures. Although most of their essence had been refined, a small portion still remained in his blood. When the Purple-haired Wild Boar caught this scent, its eyes began to glitter with excitement.

WHOOSH!

The Purple-haired Wild Boar's body moved like a bolt of lightning as it chased after Gu Yunsong!

The boar's speed was incredible; not even the queen of the Death Bees could keep up with it. Using its Body Technique at full power, the Purple-haired Wild Boar was like a streak of lightning, appearing behind Gu Yunsong in an instant. Gu Yunsong had only just registered its approach when the boar's massive, bloody maw opened wide and lunged to bite him!

The shadow of death loomed over him. Terrified, Gu Yunsong frantically channeled his Innate True Qi. The Short Sword in his hand instantly spat out a sharp Sword Qi, thrusting viciously toward the Purple-haired Wild Boar's huge mouth.

The Purple-haired Wild Boar suddenly raised one of its claws and met the Sword Qi head-on. Gu Yunsong's Sword Qi was powered by his Innate True Qi and was terrifyingly sharp. Although the boar's hide was impervious to blades and spears, taking such a fearsome blast of Sword Qi at close range still made it cry out in pain. The Sword Qi sliced a deep gash into its claw.

AWOOO!

The Purple-haired Wild Boar had a ferocious and violent nature. The injury only triggered its savagery. It bit down hard with its bloody maw, and with a light CRUNCH, Gu Yunsong's right hand was bitten off. His right palm and the Short Sword were swallowed into the boar's stomach in one gulp!

"Aaah!" His hand had been brutally bitten off. No matter how powerful Gu Yunsong's cultivation was, he couldn't endure such pain and let out a shrill, miserable scream.

As soon as Gu Yunsong's scream rang out, Zhaang Ye attacked again. The Mysterious Blade Tip transformed into a dazzling Celestial River that swept toward Gu Yunsong.

It was at this moment that Gu Yunsong finally revealed his terrifying strength. Even after taking successive blows and losing a hand, he still had tricks up his sleeve. He thrust out his left hand, and a small, dark gray shield suddenly appeared. Powered by his Innate True Qi, the shield emitted an aura as solid as a mountain. The small shield stood before him like a great mountain!

BOOM!

The small shield actually managed to block Zhaang Ye's Blade Qi. However, by taking Zhaang Ye's Blade Qi head-on, Gu Yunsong added injury to injury. Blood sprayed from his severed wrist like a fountain!

Gu Yunsong's face turned pale. The arrogance in his eyes vanished, replaced by sheer terror. He had never imagined that Zhaang Ye and the Purple-haired Wild Boar would be so powerful. With his forty-nine percent Innate True Qi, he had been defeated in the blink of an eye. The god of death was already beckoning to him!

PFFT! PFFT! PFFT—

Gu Yunsong spat out mouthful after mouthful of blood, using the Rebound Force from Zhaang Ye's Blade Qi to desperately flee into the distance.

"Zhaang Ye! Zhaang Ye, you forced my hand! I will have my revenge! I will have my revenge! I will have my revenge!" Gu Yunsong was covered in wounds. In his desperation, a look of grim resolve appeared in his eyes.

The next moment, Gu Yunsong took out a handful of Elixirs and swallowed them viciously. Then, his Innate True Qi began to circulate along a specific meridian. A series of thunderous sounds, like waves crashing against the shore, echoed from within his body, shaking the very air!

Hearing the sounds from within Gu Yunsong's body, Zhaang Ye was startled. He thought, 'This is bad! Gu Yunsong is forcefully trying to break through to the Half-step True Dao! If he reaches the Half-step True Dao, he'll be able to mobilize a massive amount of Heaven and Earth Essence Qi. His True Qi will regenerate endlessly. I'm afraid that even with the Purple-haired Wild Boar, we won't be his match!'

With that thought, Zhaang Ye shouted, "Purple-haired Wild Boar, full speed!"

AWOO!

The Purple-haired Wild Boar also sensed the change in Gu Yunsong. It let out a great roar and suddenly doubled its speed, shooting toward him like a streak of purple light!

The distance between the Purple-haired Wild Boar and Gu Yunsong was just over three hundred zhang. At its speed, the boar could cover that distance and back in a few breaths. But it had only flown fifty zhang when a powerful aura erupted from Gu Yunsong's body. The boar's own dense, violent aura was completely suppressed by this new pressure!

It turned out that on the brink of death, Gu Yunsong had relied on the Medicinal Power of the Elixirs and his own comprehension to grasp the mysteries of the Half-step True Dao and had begun his breakthrough!

Once he reached the Half-step True Dao, endless Heaven and Earth Essence Qi surged toward Gu Yunsong. Strands of Innate True Qi began to wash over his wounds, simultaneously replenishing the True Qi in his body. Feeling these marvelous transformations, Gu Yunsong's face lit up with ecstatic joy, and a sinister glint flashed through his eyes.

Zhaang Ye sensed the killing intent flaring from Gu Yunsong, and his heart sank. He yelled, "Purple-haired Wild Boar, throw me!"

The Purple-haired Wild Boar grabbed Zhaang Ye with its claw and immediately threw him. The boar's strength was terrifying. With its full-powered throw, Zhaang Ye's speed instantly doubled, and he crossed a hundred zhang in a flash!

SWOOSH!

The Mysterious Blade Tip in Zhaang Ye's hand suddenly shot toward Gu Yunsong. Zhaang Ye's own velocity was already incredibly fast. Propelled by that terrifying speed, the Mysterious Blade Tip he threw moved at an unimaginable pace. A long glint from the blade shot out like a meteor. Before Gu Yunsong could even react, it pierced through his back and exited from his chest!

"Ugh—" The smile on Gu Yunsong's face froze. A look of disbelief filled his eyes, which then slowly dimmed as he plummeted from the sky. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with Recommendation Tickets and monthly passes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)