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"Ah!" With a cry of pain, Liu Zhi clutched his bleeding severed arm and fell off the stage with a sorrowful look in his eyes.

He dejectedly picked up his severed arm, both shocked and furious, no longer caring about the outcome of the match.

She just burst into tears, her face filled with despair.

With one arm gone and his body crippled, his path of cultivation was almost ruined!

He might never have a chance to reach the late stage of the Qi Refining Realm in his lifetime; this outcome was worse than death for him.

Looking back at the trajectory of Liu Zhi's serious injury and fall, Qin Wuyang felt a chill.

As he suddenly retaliated against the other two, he couldn't help but feel a pang of fear!

If Jiang Ming hadn't intervened and turned the tide, he would have been crippled, if not killed, in that instant.

"Well, this guest elder is actually a sword cultivator!"

"Miss Cheng Ya has excellent taste. I've always heard that sword cultivators are dominant in Yongzhou, and their strength is terrifying."

Today, I finally witnessed the sword cultivator's legacy in Tongzhou. That sudden, incredibly skillful flying sword technique was truly exquisite!

He stood there, lost in thought, oblivious to the discussions among his clansmen.

Looking at Jiang Ming's handsome face, Cheng Ya wiped away the cold sweat that had just appeared from fright.

Her face flushed red, and recalling the words she had used to mock Jiang Ming, she wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground!

He asked himself if he could fly on a sword because he could!

"Brother Jiang, your skills are truly impressive; you've kept your abilities hidden." With a sigh, Cheng Wuyang unleashed a torrent of flames from his fist.

Seeing that Liu Zhi was completely disoriented and had lost all fighting ability.

Jiang Ming and his two companions immediately joined forces to pursue and ruthlessly attack the Liu family disciples, like beating a drowning dog.

Relying on his unparalleled physical strength, Jiang Ming seized the opportunity, twisted a person's arms and legs, and flung him away like a wild beast.

Jiang Ming's sword strike earlier had already instilled fear in the families who were arguing with the Cheng family.

Upon seeing this brutal scene, they immediately retreated, not daring to confront its power directly.

Their strength has been almost completely exposed, and there is no longer any need to hide it.

Seeing the current momentum, Jiang Ming felt a sense of resentment.

Looking at the panting Qin Wuyang and Han Cheng, he spoke in a seductive, low voice.

"Except for the fifth arena, the first few have stabilized. In our current state, it will be difficult to deal with a siege."

"Right now, you either hold onto Arena Number Seven, or you take back the arena that the Liu family just occupied. Do you dare?"

"Fight!" Qin Wuyang, who cultivated the Thunderbolt Fire Technique, was already impatient.

After being tempted by Jiang Ming's words, he charged forward with red eyes almost without hesitation.

At the same time, Jiang Ming's flying sword had arrived.

With a bitter smile, Han Cheng swallowed a few pills to stabilize his condition. Seeing his two teammates rushing forward, Han Cheng had no choice but to follow suit.

In an instant, Arena No. 5 was thrown into chaos again.

Under Jiang Ming's violent intimidation, the two families who had been vying for the spot had no choice but to settle for second best and set off to compete for the seventh arena.

After a stick of incense had burned, everyone was exhausted.

The families that occupied each arena also stabilized as a result.

With a stern face, the immortal official calmly announced the results of the competition.

Jiang Ming was preparing to receive the cheers after his victory when, in the next second, familiar words reappeared before his eyes.

My name is Jiang Ming. By the time you read this, I am already mired in misfortune and my life is nearing its end.

After returning victorious, the Cheng family indeed decided to give me some of their spiritual milk, since the medicinal power of this substance would be slightly reduced after half an hour of collection.

I followed the third elder of the Cheng family to Dragon Land Cave, intending to refine and break through to the sixth rank on the spot, but an unexpected change occurred.

Dragon Cave harbors a Black Water Python at the peak of the Qi Consumption Realm, which seeks to break through its limits by devouring large amounts of flesh and blood.

Under the guidance of the remnant soul of a demon lord, it deliberately set up this scheme!

Not long after entering Dragon Land Cave, a demon suddenly appeared, sweeping across the entire area with its formidable cultivation, resulting in almost the complete annihilation of the elders and disciples of various families.

The Third Elder managed to lead me out of the encirclement, but in the midst of the crisis, he was too preoccupied with his own escape to save himself, while I, being slow, ultimately perished in the snake's belly.

If I had another chance, I definitely wouldn't go to Ryuchi-dong.

After a long silence, Jiang Ming's face turned ashen, his eyes filled with speechlessness.

A Qi-Absorbing Realm Perfected Demonic Beast, plus guidance from a True Monarch's remnant soul—this almost trump card combination actually required setting up an ambush against a late-stage Qi-Absorbing Realm cultivator.

Listen to this, is this still human language?

Killing a late-stage Qi-absorbing cultivator is as easy as killing a chicken; why go to such lengths!

Bitter!

This cultivation world is a mess! How come even the demons are so treacherous!

Surrounded by Cheng family disciples, Jiang Ming and his two companions returned in triumph.

Due to excessive force, Qin Wuyang completely lost consciousness, except for Jiang Ming who barely managed to stay conscious.

Han Cheng fared even worse. He was forced to continue fighting by Jiang Ming while he was in a state of extreme exhaustion. After this battle, he almost died from exhaustion of his spiritual power.

In her quiet room at home, Cheng Ya was dressed quite simply.

A light blue waist-length ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) paired with a soft gauze outer garment swayed gracefully as she walked, the hem of her dress fluttering slightly, her large waistline alluring.

Lying on the soft bed filled with the scent of sandalwood, I contentedly admired the spring scenery.

Jiang Ming withdrew his gaze and asked softly, "Miss Cheng, when will the Earth Spirit Milk be collected?"

Peach-shaped buttocks slumped softly on the edge of the bed, trembling with flesh. Cheng Ya put down the herbal medicine in her hand and patiently consulted Jiang Ming for his opinion.

"You can come anytime. The Third Elder has already led a team to Dragon Cave to collect Earth Spirit Milk. If you want to come along, I'll accompany you."

The effects of refining the Mind Essence on the spot are indeed better.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ming quickly shook his head and started chatting casually, "No, I suffered a minor injury and need time to recover. I'll trouble Miss Cheng to take care of me."

To be honest, I'm afraid to go into dark caves because I'm terrified of snakes coming out.

"You're afraid of snakes?" Hearing this, Cheng Ya smiled and fed him a spoonful of herbal medicine, looking surprised.

"I was afraid of it when I was a child, and I still find it very taboo now." Jiang Ming nodded firmly, making up a lie without any shame.

He was talking so quietly simply to keep Cheng Ya occupied and prevent her from going over there to be killed by the Black Water Python.

Fortunately, Cheng Ya had a very good conscience. After returning to the Cheng family, she took good care of him and showed no intention of abandoning him, which saved Jiang Ming a lot of trouble.

A moment later.

A polite knock came from outside the door.

What followed was a sweet, gentle voice, which surprised Jiang Ming.

"Miss Cheng, is Junior Brother Jiang here? I'm just dropping by to see him."

Startled for a moment, Jiang Ming recognized the person and was filled with surprise. He quickly replied, "Senior Sister Tuoba, what are you doing here?"

"I was invited by the Cheng family. I even predicted the location of Longdi Cave."

With a smile, Tuoba Youyou entered the room and sat down, lifting her skirt.

Seeing that Jiang Ming was alright, she felt relieved and handed him two soft snowflake cakes before taking her leave in a daze.

"I have a precious herb that needs to be nourished by the earth's spiritual milk, but I only have one drop. If its medicinal power is diminished, it may not be enough."

"Until we meet again. I'm going to collect the Earth Spirit Milk with the Third Elder and the others."

"Wait, Senior Sister Tuoba, can we not go? I want you to talk to me."

Jiang Ming's heart tightened, worried that Tuoba Youyou would go and get herself killed. He winked dramatically.

Turning back in surprise, Tuoba Youyou's beautiful eyes revealed deep conflict. After a long silence, she still did not refuse, "Alright, I'll listen to you."

Witnessing Jiang Ming flirting with girls as if no one else was around, Cheng Ya pouted sourly, put down the herbal medicine, and said coldly.

"Ha, is it not enough that I'm taking care of her? She also needs Miss Tuoba to accompany her?"

"You all stay here and talk. I'm going to collect Earth Spirit Milk and use that to try and break through to the sixth rank of perfection!"

Seeing this, Jiang Ming quickly waved to stop him, his eyes sincere, "Sister Cheng Ya, wait a moment."

Actually, I'd like to hear your explanation of the key points for breaking through to the sixth rank. Could you grant me this request?

With her expression softening slightly, Cheng Ya seized the opportunity and reluctantly agreed.

In an instant, the atmosphere in the room became cheerful and harmonious again.