The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 764 Flowers Like the Moon, Transformed Demon King (What is a Woman of Destiny?)

The Black Nether Mountains are a series of undulating peaks shrouded in black mist.

Some places are shrouded in deep black fog, where the sun rarely shines, and there are poisonous swamps and other strange and dangerous places.

Even the most powerful pseudo-celestial beings would have to be extremely careful in such a dangerous place, as every step they take carries considerable risk.

However, under these circumstances, a figure flew through the black mist at such a speed that it seemed completely unaware of the danger around it.

"found it!"

Its sound is as clear and melodious as a jade spring, yet it is like a string of arrows, like a shooting star, chasing the stars and chasing the moon.

call out!call out!call out!
The moon's shadow, cold and gleaming, swayed with a pale golden tail, seemingly creating an atmosphere of profound beauty.

The speed and momentum were so great that even martial arts masters were shocked and terrified.

The arrows flew endlessly, like a string of pearls, advancing with deadly force.

Beneath the moonlight, there is a divine bow half-bent, shaped like a full moon.

A magnificent figure appeared amidst the golden light.

Moon Shadow Divine Arrow, number one in the wind and clouds, as beautiful as the moon.

Hua Ruyue held a crescent-shaped longbow, wore a light gold dress, and had golden hair, looking incredibly noble. Despite being in the perilous Black Nether Mountains, she possessed an indescribable elegance and beauty.

Such magnificence does not come from external adornments, but rather from an inner and outer quality.

Moonshadow Divine Arrow, Flower Like the Moon, though a Grandmaster of Martial Arts, is highly sought after by Celestials. Many Celestials of Martial Arts have declared that they await the position of Daoist partner. If Flower Like the Moon is willing, she will naturally become his Daoist partner, living a carefree life in the mortal world.

Legend has it that a senior celestial being once publicly declared his love at a prestigious event, offering a priceless gift to unite them in marriage and become a loving couple.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned, and the matter came to nothing.

The beauty of a flower is like the moon, derived from its noble beauty. The person is just as her name suggests, with a face as beautiful as a flower and as radiant as the moon, so beautiful that even flowers would blush and the moon would hide its face. Her charm is breathtaking and captivating.

call out!call out!call out!
The moonlight was as bright as the sky, and the tail of the flame was golden. Although its shape could not be seen, it seemed to cover the sky and the earth.

In the distance, amidst the mountains, came a mournful howl, seemingly furious and enraged, yet with nowhere to vent its anger.

The monster was extremely fast, with a body like a bird or beast, an eagle's head and a sparrow's tail, a golden feather crest on its head, a sharp beak, a long and slender neck, and a beautiful color.

The monster had a pair of large wings and kept flapping them, trying to fly, but the moonlight, like a string of stars, covered everything, making it difficult for it to flap its wings.

It had only flown a short distance when golden flames fell and pierced its wings.

"Humans!" The demonic beast's eyes were cold and sharp, its face filled with bloodlust and madness. Its voice was like the cry of a crane, or the howl of an eagle, carrying a sharp, piercing quality, and the sound waves reverberated, transforming into terrifying ripples.

Amidst the howling, rocks tumbled down, and sand and stones flew everywhere.

"If you have the guts, come out and fight me to the death!"

Amidst the shrill whistles, flames erupted, scorching and burning like rolling raging fire. The temperature was so high that it seemed to melt the mountain rocks.

The stones of the Black Nether Mountains are no ordinary stones, especially those from a place long tainted by black mist. Yet, even so, they are unable to withstand such intense flames.

The sheer terror of its flames is evident.

There was no sound in response to the monster; only the endless golden light of the moon responded to it.

puff!

The demon beast spread its wings and shook, causing sand and dust to fly, black mist to surge, and a gust of wind to howl, attempting to block the moonlight and golden light that resembled a string of stars.

Unfortunately, its resistance, though somewhat effective, ultimately proved futile.

The moon's golden light was far more powerful than any ordinary attack by celestial beings. Moreover, it was so continuous and endless that even a creature that had already begun to take form would find it difficult to withstand such sharpness.

Its wings are incredibly tough; though not like scales, their defensive capabilities are sufficient to ignore ordinary attacks.

But under the golden moonlight, it was as thin as paper and was completely pierced through.

After successfully transforming, it roamed freely across the Black Nether Mountains. It traveled along the main mountain range all the way here, enjoying quite a few peaceful days. Thanks to its wings and its ability to sense danger, it encountered no real peril. Human cultivators who attempted to hunt it down were easily manipulated by it.

Human cultivators who have seen it all find it incredibly troublesome and difficult to deal with.

But who would have thought that, while it was troublesome, there were things even more troublesome than it?

It had unexpectedly encountered this human cultivator wielding the moon bow. Its usually prized methods were practically useless against him. It fled, pursued relentlessly until it reached this place. After wandering through several places, it finally could no longer escape.

Yet, even now, it has barely seen its opponent's face more than a few times. Whenever it tries to get close, the opponent draws its longbow and creates distance.

After several attempts, it not only failed to get close, but also ended up in a sorry state.

He even nearly lost his life later on.

Since then, it has lost all will to fight and only wants to use the terrain to create distance and escape.

Unfortunately, all its scheming and calculations were ultimately in vain.

In this predicament, his chances of escape were slim. Yet, even so, he would never give up until the very moment of death.

As a top-grade demon beast and the king of the demon race, how could it die here!?

Gazing at the overwhelming golden light of the moon, its pent-up rage had nowhere to go. After fighting for so long, it hadn't even managed to inflict the slightest damage on its opponent, yet it was already a broken and battered body.

"You want my life? Not so easy!"

Its crest glowed red, like a blazing flame. It had actually paid a high price, using a secret technique, in an attempt to escape.

But its plans were quickly and completely extinguished.

The golden moonlight seemed to have sensed something beforehand, blocking its escape route in advance. The overwhelming, rain-like attack left it with no way to escape.

"Fight!"

The monster's scalp hardened, a flash of red light appeared, and its originally enormous size rapidly shrank. When the red light faded, a figure slightly taller than an ordinary person appeared in the mountain range.

Its entire body is red with fine wrinkles, and its claws, like those of birds or chickens, are slightly curved and exude a fierce aura. Its body is no different from that of an ordinary person, but its head is like that of a bird, with a long, sharp beak and a crest of feathers that glows fiery red.

A shape-shifting monster that can transform into human form.

For demons, taking human form helps them comprehend the universe, but it doesn't offer much benefit in terms of combat strength. The true peak of a transformed demon beast lies in its original demonic body. While it still possesses terrifying combat power in human form, its condition is significantly weaker than in its demonic form.

When fighting with all its might, the demon beast will never transform into human form, but faced with the rain of arrows from heaven and earth, it still chooses to fight to the death.

While combat power drops in human form, the smaller size of the human form allows for a much smaller coverage area and attack range.

With its full power unleashed, it could withstand the rain of arrows and thus have a greater chance of escaping.

Arrows rained down, their hooves piercing the air, creating a tremendous spectacle.

In the distance, amidst the mountains, a dark figure lurked silently, his body shrouded in black mist, his eyes as black as stars, sensing the situation in the distance with a secret technique.

"That guy's really fast!"

His standards were extremely high; ordinary transformed demonic beasts were simply beneath his notice. But this birdman's speed was indeed remarkable. With such a speed boost, even a cultivator at the peak of the Celestial Realm Two Stages might not be able to catch up.

The opponent possesses remarkable bloodline, is proficient in speed, and has considerable cultivation. He has likely been in human form for some years, comparable to a seasoned Celestial Being at the first level. In terms of speed, he rivals cultivators at the second level, and in this secret technique, he is far beyond the reach of ordinary second-level cultivators.

Even if he were to take action, he wouldn't necessarily be certain of victory within the Black Nether Mountains.

No wonder they were so ostentatious before, daring to act recklessly and brazenly within the territory of Beishan Prefecture. It turns out they had something to rely on.

but
The man's eyes were deep and unfathomable. Through his secret technique, he sensed a figure in a golden dress holding a Moon Shadow Longbow and suddenly appeared.

The moon's shadow, cold and sharp, with its golden flames stretching endlessly, each beam contained terrifying killing intent, enough to make even a Martial Arts Celestial take it very seriously. It was a mystery how the opponent, with the cultivation of a Martial Arts Grandmaster, could sustain such a drain on their strength.

Even if the Moon Shadow Divine Bow is special and has a killing effect, it is definitely not that exaggerated.

The number one on the popularity chart, a female grandmaster, the Moon Shadow Divine Arrow, truly lives up to her reputation.

Do not!
Today's observation reveals that he is far more powerful than rumored.

Amidst the swirling black mist, a hint of surprise appeared on the man's face.

He could accept being compared to a martial arts master, or even surpass them, as a grandmaster of martial arts. After all, the world is vast and full of wonders. Among countless brilliant talents, there are always one or two unreasonable individuals.

In the current situation, he was overpowering a demon beast whose cultivation had reached the peak of the Celestial Realm and which had been in human form for a long time, almost suffocating it. He was completely unharmed and nearly killed it!
To be precise, the two never actually met in person or fought.

Such destructive and suppressive power is truly terrifying.

If he hadn't possessed a secret treasure and possessed a higher cultivation level, he probably would have turned around and left upon seeing this scene.

"Originally, I thought that if the snipe and the clam fought, the fisherman would benefit, but now it seems that in the end, we can only rely on real skills."

The man chuckled silently, a chilling and sinister feeling emanating from his dark eyes.

Although the transformed demon beast was somewhat crippled and failed to achieve the expected results, it still managed to deplete some of Hua Ruyue's true essence.

No matter how strong one's foundation and resources are, one is ultimately just a grandmaster of martial arts and cannot withstand such depletion.

The man's eyes flickered slightly. Through his secret technique, he looked at Hua Ruyue with a hint of delight at the impending success.

With his abilities, there wouldn't have been so much trouble for him.

However, this time, after intercepting the secret treasure and betraying the evil sect, he was besieged by the sect. Although he fought his way out and escaped, he still suffered many injuries. Even now, his injuries are not minor, and his combat power is greatly affected, preventing him from exerting his peak strength.

Although Hua Ruyue is a grandmaster of martial arts, he has long held the title of number one in the martial arts world. Under such circumstances, it would be better for him to be cautious.

Amidst the shifting emotions, the battle in the mountains was drawing to a close.

The transformed demon beast, though it exerted all its strength and used a variety of methods, even transforming into human form later on, was determined to break through the pass and escape. But Hua Ruyue's methods were even more ruthless. The golden arrow rain seemed to change, surrounded by an artistic conception, shaking the soul and making people feel as if in a dream.

Before they had even broken through halfway, the transformed beast was already covered in wounds and its speed had been greatly reduced.

It seems that they are now at their weakest point and have no power left to resist.

"The realm of celestial beings is wondrous and profound, its attainments are extremely deep. Hua Ruyue has indeed reached that level. But why hasn't she broken through to the Celestial Realm yet?!"

The man, puzzled, concealed his presence and stealthily approached Hua Ruyue's location.

Although he didn't know why Hua Ruyue hadn't broken through yet, based on his perspective, he speculated that it was either because Hua Ruyue's cultivation method was special and required certain restrictions to break through, or because Hua Ruyue had grand ambitions and certain steps could only be completed at the Grandmaster level, which was why she hadn't been able to break through for so long.

Or perhaps, both are present.

All of these possibilities exist.

Having lived for hundreds of years and once been a prodigy in the martial arts world, he had naturally seen many such cases. Even if he didn't know the specific reasons, he could usually guess the gist of it.

However, compared to ordinary situations, Hua Ruyue's situation should be more special.

"The reason is a secret. As for the details, I will find out once I search your soul and seize your spirit."

The man's aura was restrained, surrounded by black mist that blended perfectly into the fog-shrouded mountains. He possessed an extremely rare and secret technique, making him difficult to detect for those of the same cultivation level.

Not to mention a martial arts grandmaster like Hua Ruyue.

With the involvement of the transformed demon beast, even if Hua Ruyue was exceptional, she would find it difficult to discover his hidden traces during the battle.

The man was extremely confident. Although his injuries had not yet healed, as a cultivator at the second level of the Celestial Realm and the peak of the Rainbow Realm, he possessed profound knowledge and talent, and was only one step away from reaching the Great Cultivation of the Hidden Radiance Realm.

In this situation, even if he attacked head-on, he would have a considerable chance of defeating Hua Ruyue. Not to mention choosing to remain on the sidelines and launch a sneak attack.

Whoosh!
The man, shrouded in black mist, darted through the mountains, drawing ever closer to the peak where Hua Ruyue was. The surrounding area was thick with black fog, and the constant roars of demonic beasts, their sharp cries like the barking of cranes and the shrieks of eagles, were utterly unsettling.

The mournful cry before death carries an indescribable sorrow, evoking a deep sense of empathy and a feeling of shared grief.

"Noisy!"

The man felt a sudden, inexplicable unease.

Immediately, he instinctively sensed something was amiss. Given his temperament, the howls of the transformed demonic beasts, though mournful and trembling, were far from enough to affect his mind.

"not good!"

The man's expression froze, and goosebumps stood on end.

call out!
A beam of golden moonlight streaked across the sky, arriving in an instant.

The man was jolted and barely managed to dodge the arrow.

"You've discovered it?" A strange light flickered in the man's dark eyes, a hint of disbelief in them.

Pong!
The mountain range was undulating, with rocks scattered everywhere, and some rock walls were unstable and on the verge of collapse.

"Why so fast?"

The speed of this moonlight was even greater than the previous killing blows. If he hadn't been so perceptive and quick to react, he probably would have had to take the arrow head-on.

call out!call out!call out!
Before the man could think too much, the long, moon-shadow arrows, like a string of pearls, came one after another.

The facts are clear, and the reasons are self-evident.

Clearly, the previous arrow was not a test or a coincidence, but rather a genuine discovery of his background.

"I underestimated her." Now that his tracks had been revealed, the man no longer concealed himself; black energy billowed around him, making him appear both demonic and malevolent: "Her senses are so sharp!"

Specializing in divine archery and skilled in long-range attacks, one's perception should generally be far superior to others at the same level. However, for Hua Ruyue, a Grandmaster of Martial Arts, to achieve such a level was truly beyond his expectations.

Since that's the case, we'll just have to put in more effort.

Amidst the surging black energy, the man's black hair danced wildly, revealing a deathly pale face.

boom!
A celestial being's aura suddenly descended, pressing down on Hua Ruyue's location. Demonic flames, like blades, slashed through the air.

At the same time, the man's eyes lit up with an unusual light, and he unleashed a devastating attack with his divine soul.

"The second realm of Heaven and Man?"

Hua Ruyue, holding the Moon Shadow Longbow, stood between the mountain peaks, her pale gold dress fluttering, her expression showing no sign of panic.

The skirts and gowns fluttered, exuding elegance and brilliance.

hum~
Hua Ruyue drew her bow with one hand, and a divine arrow appeared on the longbow. This arrow was different from the previous ones; the moonlight gradually faded, and instead, a golden halo flowed around it. Intricate engravings were engraved on the halo, moving like flowing water.

call out!
The arrow shot through the sky, like a golden shadow falling.

After firing that arrow, Hua Ruyue flicked her wrist repeatedly, unleashing a barrage of arrows that flew like a rain of arrows.

The target landing point was the location of the transformed demon beast, which was far away in the mountains.

Even now, Hua Ruyue remains calm and composed, determined to suppress and kill the transformed demon beast here.

The whole process was smooth and effortless.

The rhythm of the battle was not affected in the slightest by the sudden attack.

A divine soul attacked, whistling as it hurtled towards the brow and the heart's core.

"Soul-Stealing Black Fiend?"

Hua Ruyue's eyes were like pale golden lakes, and she was completely unaffected by the attack on her soul.

At the same moment, the golden arrow clashed with the demonic flames. The golden arrow seemed to possess the power to break through barriers, and the black demonic flames crumbled and melted upon contact.

"How is this possible?" The man's expression changed, his heart filled with shock.

The cultivation technique he practiced was not some nameless technique, but the renowned Black Fiend Demon Flame. Such a technique was extraordinary even among the most precious cultivation scrolls, belonging to the realm of profound Daoist foundations.

When facing similar circumstances, they are often invincible; while they may not completely crush their opponents, they will never be at a disadvantage.

But now, it's not just a matter of being at a disadvantage; it's utterly crumbling.

"What's going on with Hua Ruyue?" The man's heart skipped a beat, and his expression was shocked.

He had never seen such methods on the leaderboard before. This golden arrow, in terms of sheer lethality, was even superior to his own.

Even if his injuries haven't fully healed, he shouldn't be in such a terrible state!
Seeing the overwhelming barrage of arrows, the man felt a chill run down his spine and almost turned to flee.

But unwilling to give up, he was ultimately unwilling to do so. Although Hua Ruyue's strength far exceeded his previous expectations, he still had protective foundations and secret techniques, so he was not so weak.

Furthermore, if things prove impossible, he still possesses a secret treasure, which, at the cost of sacrifice, could potentially turn the tide of the battle.

To be honest, before their previous encounter, he never imagined that Hua Ruyue, a mere Grandmaster of Martial Arts, could push him to this point. Even though Hua Ruyue was known as the number one martial artist in the world, it was still no use.

But now.
The man's eyes were pitch black, and he unleashed a secret technique, swirling black demonic flames as he charged forward.

At the same moment, the mournful howls of demonic beasts rang out. A demon king in human form finally met his end in despair, his body and soul vanished, and he had no chance to seek enlightenment again.

boom!
A deafening roar echoed through the mountains. The sound was so powerful that some peaks seemed to topple over.

"Run! Run! Run!"

The man, with disheveled hair and a weak aura, transformed into a black, flickering shadow as he scrambled through the mountains.

"I'm going to die, I'm really going to die!"

His expression was one of terror, and the shock and fear in his heart had reached its peak.

He had never imagined he would be pushed to this point. Even with the use of his secret treasure, he could only barely save his life against his opponent.

"Grandmaster, is this a Grandmaster?" The man was in a state of utter confusion. He activated his essence and true blood, and used a secret technique to desperately escape through the mountains.

The other party's methods were beyond his imagination.

The overwhelming killing power of that final arrow, in particular, seemed to surpass even that of a Grandmaster of the Hidden Radiance Realm. Had he not been protected by a secret treasure, he would likely have perished from that arrow.

"Fall?"

Terrified, the man fled like a black wind and demonic flames, his robes tattered and his body charred black.

If someone had told him before that there was a martial arts grandmaster with such devastating combat power, he would have scoffed and thought it was just sensationalist talk.

Even the most extraordinary martial arts grandmaster, with their unique techniques and exceptional talent and experience, has a limited upper limit to their combat power. At best, they can overpower ordinary Celestials and hold their own against veteran Celestials. If they encounter a Second-Realm Celestial, the battle will inevitably be one-sided.

The overwhelming power of the soul over spirituality is no simple matter. Not to mention the realm of rainbow penetration, where a senior celestial being has already established a connection with heaven and earth.

But now.
He believed it.

He not only believed it, but he also saw it with his own eyes.

Having witnessed the limits of a martial arts grandmaster's combat prowess, where exactly does it lie? It's not just the killing power, but also the terrifyingly overwhelming suppressive force.

That terrifying despair of trying your best but still not being able to touch even a corner of the other person's clothes.

You've exhausted all your methods and schemes, but your opponent remains calm and composed, handling the situation with ease.

Such a disparity is disheartening.

The number one warrior in the Wind and Cloud, the Moon Shadow Divine Arrow, Hua Ruyue's true combat strength is far greater than what is recorded on the list.

If we describe the difference in terms of quantity, the gap between the two is more than tenfold!
ten times!
Yes, more than ten times!
The man looked terrified, his heart trembling. The memory of that earth-shattering arrow was still vivid in his mind, like a deep shadow that he could not shake off.

That arrow.
Who said that the Moon Shadow Divine Arrow, Hua Ruyue, has a bow but no arrow?!
Special physique, special techniques, and that...
The man's heart sank, and he dared not think any further.

The only saving grace was that he was skilled in escape techniques, especially now, he was sparing no effort to use his escape technique, and his speed was extremely fast.

Although Hua Ruyue's speed was ridiculously fast, it would be difficult for her to catch up with him in a short time.

"The secret technique has a limited duration. We must seize this opportunity to create distance and find a chance to escape. Otherwise, if we are caught, we will surely die."

Once a prodigy within the Daoist sect, the black-haired man, now a traitor to the evil path, is constantly shifting his emotions and working with lightning speed, searching for a chance to escape.

Moon Shadow Divine Arrow, number one in the world, Hua Ruyue's combat power is too exaggerated, it's ridiculously strong.

Despite already reaching a certain level and possessing such combat power, she has been suppressing her breakthrough. What exactly is she plotting?
With her current unimaginably terrifying foundation, if she were to reach the Celestial Realm, even if she were not as powerful as those great cultivators in the Hidden Radiance Realm, she would still be in a unique class.

With such momentum ahead, why is she choosing to suppress her efforts and not break through? What is she hoping for?!

And that.
The man's heart pounded wildly, his thoughts in turmoil, a thousand and one mixed together, all shifting like dust and smoke in his mind.

Whoosh!
A dazzling golden light streaked across the rolling mountains.

Wherever it passed, it left only a fleeting golden tail of flame, leaving a trail of light in the Black Mist-shrouded Black Nether Mountains.

Hua Ruyue wore a magnificent golden dress, as if it were woven from clouds and sunlight, every inch of which shimmered with dazzling brilliance. Like flowing golden light, it created ripples in the air.

Hua Ruyue was graceful and beautiful, with flowing skirts, golden hair, and a face as beautiful as a flower and as beautiful as the moon.

"A scroll painting catalog?" Her eyes were like golden springs, her delicate brows furrowed slightly as she watched the figure fleeing rapidly in the distance.

Her opponent's skills were remarkable; they were definitely not an ordinary second-realm Celestial Being. She used her protective power, preparing to kill with a single blow. But unexpectedly, her sure-kill arrow was blocked by her opponent.

What blocked that sure-kill arrow was that protective treasure, as beautiful as a painting.

Now that the other party has witnessed her true fighting power, he cannot be allowed to live. The secrets surrounding her are of great importance, and even the slightest possibility must be eliminated.

"Depend on!"

Surrounded by black flames, the man sped away in a streak of light, inwardly groaning at the golden streak of light that relentlessly pursued him. If only he had known this would happen, why had he even bothered with her in the first place?

This is just plain reckless!
He thought it was a lucky coincidence that he'd run into this guy, so he'd pull off a heist and make up for his recent losses. But who would have thought that this guy was someone he couldn't mess with!
"I can't panic, I can't panic, I need to think of a way." The man's mind was racing as he frantically searched for a way to escape.

He had previously defected from the evil sect, and his route was well-planned. He had also previously gathered a great deal of information about the Black Nether Mountains. Although the surrounding area was shrouded in black mist, his general location was still in his mind.

We've reached the edge of Beishan Prefecture. If we go any further, we'll be leaving the Azure Lands. The main body of the Black Nether Mountain Range is enormous. If we detour and make way, we can return to Beishan, then use the remaining veins to escape to Xiaguang Prefecture. From there, we can reach Xuanling Prefecture, cross the Thunder Mountain Range, enter Canglong Prefecture, and then use the Canglong Mountain Range to directly enter the Southern Territory.

Then he retreated and fought in several states, until he reached Bicang State, where he sought another method.

The man's changing emotions continuously validated the feasibility of the plan.

Two streaks of light, one after the other, darted through the undulating mountains.

Black fog obscured the view, and the world was shrouded in darkness.

"arrive."

Chen Ping'an, dressed in a blue robe with a sword at his waist, gazed calmly at the distant, endless, towering, and imposing city walls.

Several months later, he came to Xuanling City once again.

In his capacity as the Deputy Commander of the Canglong Prefecture Garrison and in the name of the Xuanling Garrison Commander, he arrived at Xuanling Heavy City!

(End of this chapter)