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"That's really powerful!"

Mu Yang gripped the blade with one hand, a smile spreading across his face.

He certainly didn't rely solely on his physical strength to withstand the attack, since he hadn't yet cultivated a fifth-tier external martial art, and his physical strength was only passable.

The ability to withstand this blow was naturally due to the combination of the Sharp Golden Tiger Claw and the Spider Spear, activated by the Radiant Golden True Qi.

Judging from the force transmitted through the blade, it's close to 4 million jin (2 million kg), almost matching his weight.

No wonder the other party was so confident.

Unfortunately, in battle, a slight misstep can mean the difference between life and death.

Moreover, the difference between them is more than just a little.

"boom!!"

Mu Yang's true energy surged wildly, unleashing a full nine thousand strands of high-grade true energy without reservation.

The immense force of 442 million jin made Yuwen Shukuang's tiger's mouth go slightly numb.

Who would have thought that upon arriving in a remote and impoverished place like Qinghe County, one would encounter a young man in his early twenties whose strength would be so terrifying!

Ignoring his shock, Yuwen Shukuang immediately activated his movement technique as he saw Mu Yang's free left hand coming at him.

Thunderous Roar Across the Nine Heavens - The Flash Technique!

Razer surged forth, empowering his legs.

He tried to pull the blade away from Mu Yang's hand, but it was too late.

Mu Yang's left hand had already struck.

The hand, imbued with terrifying penetrating power and sharp strength, was like a blade, cutting straight up into his right rib.

"Pfft!!"

The body, strengthened by the Thunder Body technique, could only withstand the attack for less than half a breath before being swallowed by most of the palm.

In an instant, Yuwen Shukuang's right kidney ruptured, and excruciating pain shot through him.

Yuwen Shukuang had no time to draw his sword; he immediately abandoned it and retreated, not giving Mu Yang a chance to advance any further.

"My unrestrained brother!!"

Seeing Yuwen Shukuang spurting blood from his waist and unable to even protect his sword, Chu Ning was shocked and immediately sensed something was wrong.

"It's alright!!"

Whether it was out of sheer willpower or because he was truly confident, Yuwen Shukuang simply tapped his waist a few times to stop the gushing blood, without showing much sign of retreat.

He reached into his pocket and quickly pulled out a porcelain bottle.

"Last month, I broke through to the late stage of the Meridian Opening Realm, and my grandfather gave me a Thunderclap Pill. I originally thought I would never have a chance to use it."

"I never thought I'd actually come in handy one day!"

Yuwen Shukuang wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and revealed a confident smile.

"Thunderbolt Pill!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Ning felt much more at ease.

Thunderbolt Pill is a secret medicine unique to the Thunder Sect; even the Medicine King Valley doesn't know the exact formula.

It is said that very few people in the entire Thunder Sect are capable of refining this pill.

The reason why there are few people who can refine it is partly because the raw materials are scarce and not suitable for newcomers to practice on, and partly because it is indeed difficult to refine.

But there's a reason why it's difficult.

The reason why Thunder Gate is determined to overcome difficulties is because the effect of this Thunderclap Pill is really strong!

Simply taking it is enough to raise the quality of lightning-attribute true qi in the body of a fourth to sixth-level martial artist by one level!

It lasted for a full fifteen minutes!

This basically means that combat power doubles within 15 minutes!

Yuwen Shukuang's true qi was originally of the middle grade. Once he took the Thunderclap Pill, his thunder true qi would be upgraded to the upper grade within the next quarter of an hour.

Not only has the power increase doubled, but even martial arts techniques like Thunder Body will unleash even greater power.

"Pop~~"

Yuwen Shukuang opened the porcelain bottle, his eyes filled with tyranny as he looked at Mu Yang.

It pained him to waste a sixth-tier pill in order to kill a fifth-tier martial artist.

So, he was going to spend the next fifteen minutes thoroughly humiliating his opponent.

"Kid, let me take out the Thunderclap Pill, enough for you to kill yourself..."

However, just as Yuwen Shukuang was about to pour the Thunderbolt Pill out of the porcelain bottle, his movements suddenly froze.

His once fierce and savage eyes suddenly became blank and lifeless, as if he had lost his mind.

He felt as if his brain had been placed in a water tank full of fine needles that was being shaken wildly, and he experienced a sharp pain and confusion.

Blue tag: Howling Soul!

"He talks so much even when he's on drugs!"

Don't you know why villains always die from long lead-up animations?

Mu Yang took a step forward, his left hand dispersing the spider spear and the sharp golden tiger claw, and instead condensing a water sphere.

In the blink of an eye, the water sphere stretched into a water rope, shooting towards Yuwen Shukuang, who was standing there dumbfounded, and snatching the porcelain bottle from his hand.

Then, Mu Yang's right hand, imbued with the Radiant Golden True Qi, brought together its five fingers like a sharp spear, and with the force of a charging tiger, struck directly at Yuwen Shukuang's head.

"Bang!!!"

Yuwen Shukuang, who was pierced by the Howling Soul, was unable to put up even the most basic resistance and was directly pierced through the skull.

Red and white objects were scattered all over the ground.

Mu Yang casually flicked his hand and stuffed the Thunderbolt Pill into his sleeve pocket.

He didn't know what the Thunderbolt Pill was, but that didn't stop him from understanding that it was a treasure that could potentially turn the tide for his opponent.

Therefore, he immediately used Howling Soul to control his opponent.

"Therefore, nothing is better than training your physical body, otherwise you won't be able to resist once you're controlled."

Looking at the headless corpse lying on the ground, Mu Yang's emphasis on external martial arts deepened once again.

If Yuwen Shukuang were to master ten or eight fifth-tier external martial arts techniques, even if Mu Yang were to restrain him for a minute, he could only strike and hit him, and would not be able to hurt him at all.

Unfortunately, the other party didn't understand this principle.

Yuwen Shukuang: Human language?

"Well then, it's your turn next!"

Mu Yang turned his head and looked at Chu Ning, who was not far away.

Although it was just a simple head turn, Chu Ning's face turned deathly pale the moment Mu Yang's gaze fell upon her.

She trembled like a leaf after being doused with ice water in the middle of summer.

"I...I am a disciple of the Medicine King Valley Master, from Chu of Anling Prefecture..."

Chu Ning gripped the medicine pouch at her waist, her lips trembling as she uttered threatening words.

However, before she could finish speaking, the howling wind swallowed her words.

Its tiny head was embedded in the mud.

The swamp fell silent instantly.

"If you're only concerned with your background when you're in this world, what's the point of practicing martial arts?"

Mu Yang withdrew his hand.

Then they carefully searched the two people's belongings.

The two sleeve pockets, one embroidered with blue-purple lightning patterns, and the other with light green grass patterns.

In addition, Mu Yang also found something good in the medicine pouch on Chu Ning's waist.

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[Equipable Item: Triple Life-Sustaining Pill]

[Rank: Fifth Rank]

【Equipment Effect: ①Healing (Blue): Greatly increases the recovery effect of your own injuries.

② Replenish Qi (Blue): Greatly enhances the recovery effect of one's own true qi.

③ Detoxification (Blue): Can provide immunity to most toxins with toxicity weaker than that of the fifth order.

④ Life Extension (Purple): When life force is depleted, it can protect the internal organs and heart meridians, quickly repair physical injuries, restore the true qi in the dantian, and eliminate toxins from the body, allowing for rebirth and restoration to full strength. (This medicinal effect is only perfectly effective for martial artists of level five and below. Above level five, the effect gradually decreases.)

[Permanent fixation conditions: Equip this item for two years, or slay any monster of rank 5 or higher during the period you equip this item.]

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