I became a Sword Emperor in the Martial Arts World

Chapter 219 Cyber ​​Martial Arts, Mechanical Ascension

The charred corpse, still attached to its severed hand, was scattered by the wind in the blink of an eye, its ashes scattered as well; it had died a truly tragic death.

"Even on his deathbed, he still delivered goods to my door. There are still many good people in this world."

Ye Qingzhou grabbed the only severed hand left by Duanwu and began to play with it with great interest. He even activated his Heavenly Eye to carefully analyze the material, structure, and craftsmanship of the severed hand.

Huang Liwen then came over and saw Ye Qingzhou playing with a severed hand. His expression turned horrified: "Old Ye, something's wrong with you. You're actually playing with such a weird thing."

In his view, this severed hand, to some extent, can be considered the "remains" of a martial arts practitioner.

Ye Qingzhou, a materialist, scoffed at this: "What do you know? This arm has high technical value."

"Very tall? How tall?"

"It's as tall as four or five stories."

Duan Qianfeng is a master of martial arts, and his forging skills are unique. Although he is far inferior to the Yan Emperor's inheritance in the "Heavenly Forging Scripture", he is not without his merits.

Moreover, Ye Qingzhou saw traces of the modification of the mechanical art on the Xuanjin Qilin Arm, but the techniques and modification ideas were very different from the mechanical art that Ye Qingzhou had learned.

Under the effect of the Heavenly Eye's ability to see through things, Ye Qingzhou quickly saw through the clues: "This severed hand was actually made using the technique of flesh and blood modification. Duan Qianfeng refined the power of the Earthly Fiends into the muscles and bone marrow of the severed hand, and then fused it with many rare treasures to strengthen it. It's truly incredible."

The power of the Earthly Fiends is ferocious, chaotic, and lifeless. This special, disordered energy can only be controlled by martial artists at the Grandmaster level, thanks to their powerful physique.

The only exception was Niu Taijie, whom Ye Qingzhou had only encountered once.

The original Tiger Demon Golden Saber was created by Niu Taijie by forcibly refining and absorbing a wisp of evil energy from heaven and earth into his body, which he would then release using martial arts techniques when needed.

Martial arts techniques imbued with malevolent energy would be a formidable opponent, even for a master-level martial artist.

The power of the Earthly Fiends is indeed that domineering.

This is because it is a negative energy born from the natural world, filled with the characteristics of destruction and devastation.

The most typical example is the Earth Vein Fire Evil, which causes volcanic eruptions when it emerges and earthquakes when it moves, making living beings turn pale at the mere mention of it and fear it like a tiger.

"Niu Taijie wasn't even a professional-level player back then, yet he was able to control the Earthly Fiend Qi. His technical approach is somewhat similar to the Xuanjin Qilin Arm we see before us."

After a moment's thought, Ye Qingzhou realized the key: "It's the art of mechanical puppetry!"

The human body cannot withstand the power of the earth's evil spirits because flesh and blood are too fragile, but what if one were not human?

Ye Qingzhou pondered for a moment, then reached out and activated the earth vein fire on the Xuanjin Qilin Arm, drawing it into his right arm.

In an instant, Ye Qingzhou's entire right arm turned red and black, with flame-like patterns cracking on the skin, resembling a surging mass of magma.

As he threw a punch, a deafening roar erupted from the scene.

Under the powerful surge of flames, a nearby house collapsed in a violent explosion, turning into a sea of ​​fire. A large crater was formed in the ground, with black and red magma slowly flowing through it, as if hell had descended to earth, with flames turning into a sea of ​​fire, scorching and devouring everything around it.

"Such immense power!"

Ye Qingzhou simply threw a punch, yet it unleashed the destructive power of a small volcanic eruption, directly blasting a crater more than ten meters in diameter into the ground!

The loud noise even alerted the city guards, and several squads of soldiers rushed over, initially thinking it was remnants of the rebel army causing trouble again. However, upon seeing Ye Qingzhou, they immediately put on a smiling face and asked with concern, "Mr. Ye, have you encountered an enemy attack?"

"No, I'm testing a new move."

Ye Qingzhou waved his hand casually. At this moment, his right arm had become charred black, with a large number of cells dying directly. If it were an ordinary person, they would probably have to have their arm amputated.

The city guards cursed inwardly, but Ye Qingzhou was now a guest of honor of the city lord, so they could only retreat reluctantly and dared not rebuke him.

Many soldiers even looked at Ye Qingzhou with awe in their eyes.

Looking at the huge crater on the ground, they doubted whether Ye Qingzhou was a master-level expert. Otherwise, how could he have attracted the power of the earth and unleashed such a terrifying attack?

After the city guards left, Huang Liwen exclaimed in surprise, "Holy crap, Lao Ye, when did you become so fierce?"

Ye Qingzhou activated the innate Yi Wood Qi within his body to repair the injury to his right arm, while saying, "I only extracted a portion of the Earthly Fiend Power from the Xuanjin Qilin Arm. Now you know how technologically advanced this thing is, right?"

"Holy crap, is that arm nuclear-powered?"

Huang Liwen was startled.

If drawing only a portion of its power has such destructive force, then how strong must the owner of this arm be?

Ye Qingzhou seemed to see through his thoughts, smiled and said, "This kind of power gained by relying on external forces is meaningless. Look at Duanwu, didn't he die? The Xuanjin Qilin Arm only enhanced his destructive power, but he himself was still very fragile and would shatter at the slightest touch."

Huang Liwen couldn't help but complain: "He was killed by your bomb, okay? And you're still making sarcastic remarks here."

Huang Liwen then glanced at the injury on Ye Qingzhou's right hand: "The power of Earthly Fiends can only be controlled by Grandmasters. Forcibly refining it will surely lead to death. You're not thinking of trying to refine it into your body right now, are you? You'll die!"

On Earth, this is common knowledge that's written into martial arts textbooks.

"Niu Taijie did not die, so the ability to refine evil spirits into the body is not something only grandmasters can do."

Ye Qingzhou's words were astonishing.

"Niu Taijie?"

Huang Liwen also recalled this impressive giant: "He's actually already mastered the Demonic Refinement technique? No, he's already mastered the Demonic Refinement technique, yet he still couldn't beat you... Indeed, you're the real monster."

Ye Qingzhou ignored his friend's teasing and instead pondered the development strategy for the mechanical puppet technique: "The power of the Earthly Fiends is ferocious and chaotic, with extremely disordered energy. Ordinary people's physiques are too weak, so their cells can hardly withstand such energy radiation. But what if we don't become human?"

The art of mechanical puppetry can draw upon vital energy and refine human organs, and naturally, it can also refine a complete human body.

But what if someone chose to refine their own body into a weapon, and then continuously added various high-strength materials to modify it...?

With continuous strengthening, it is not impossible to bear the power of the Earthly Fiends.

"Chi You..."

Ye Qingzhou recalled that in the inherited memories of the Douzi Seal, he had seen Chi You and other Jiuli warriors do the same thing.

Their bodies have undergone various enhancements and modifications, becoming neither human nor demon, thus gaining incredible power.

What is this?

Cyberpunk in ancient times, mechanical ascension?

He actually used the puppet technique to draw in evil energy and protective energy into his body, refining evil energy and condensing protective energy, directly transforming his own body into a combat puppet.

It must be said that this cyberpunk-style martial arts approach truly shocked Ye Qingzhou.

He truly hadn't expected that martial artists from ancient times were far more sophisticated than the people of Earth today, with their technological thinking being frighteningly advanced.

"What a pity, this kind of cyber martial arts isn't really suitable for me."

But Ye Qingzhou immediately changed his mind and came up with a bold idea: "I can't mess around with my own body, but I can use other people's bodies for testing."

The corpse of the poor and arrogant man can be put to good use.

Since it's just a corpse, we can attach the Xuanjin Qilin Arm to it and use it as a carrier of the Earthly Fiend Power. Even if we damage it, we won't feel bad.

If successful, Ye Qingzhou would have an additional master-level puppet in his possession.

Although it's only a one-time use item, the cost is low, so what more could you ask for?

"Mr. Ye."

A beautiful Rakshasa woman dressed in magnificent robes, escorted by two silver-armored guards, stepped down from the carriage and gracefully approached Ye Qingzhou: "Lord of the City, please come in."

"Okay, I understand."

Ye Qingzhou then informed Huang Liwen that he was going to keep the appointment before boarding the carriage to the city lord's mansion with Luo Sha Meiji.

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The city lord's mansion is hosting a grand banquet today, and almost all the surviving nobles in the city are present, totaling more than thirty people, mostly female nobles of the Rakshasa tribe dressed in gorgeous gowns.

Their attire was extremely bold, even avant-garde; each one was dressed in flamboyant colors, vying with the other for attention in the lavishly decorated hall.

As for the several Rakshasa male officers in military uniforms, at a banquet of this caliber, they could only squeeze into a corner, like lackeys, becoming mere accessories to the banquet.

In the very center of the hall, there are three long tables, each capable of seating about twenty people.

In the past, this place would usually be full.

However, after last night's fierce battle, less than half of the nobles are still alive to attend the banquet today.

As soon as Ye Qingzhou entered the hall, his handsome and refined face immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.

Many beautiful women came forward to greet him, their fiery gazes practically devouring Ye Qingzhou.

Everyone knows that the city lord, who is always known for his integrity, brought two handsome men back to his residence last night.

One of them even received Lian Hongying's "favor".

That's why these nobles from Huajian City who were lucky enough to survive were so eager to please Ye Qingzhou. They didn't ask for anything else, just that he would whisper sweet nothings in Lian Hongying's ear and say some good things about their families.

"The City Lord has arrived!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately fell silent, their gazes turning towards the doorway with awe.

Wearing a gorgeous red and purple dress, Lian Hongying strode into the hall. Although she had suppressed her overwhelming aura, the majesty of a martial goddess still intimidated all the nobles present.

Powerful strength always inspires awe.

"Mr. Ye, you can sit here."

After Lian Hongying took her seat, she pointed to the seat to her right in front of everyone and said with a smile that made everyone's faces turn pale.

In the Kingdom of Rakshasa, the right side is revered, and that is the position closest to Lian Hongying. She was undoubtedly telling everyone about Ye Qingzhou's status in her heart.

"A handsome man is a source of trouble!"

"A scourge to the country and its people!"

"Favoring the treacherous and arrogant!"

The eyes of the several male Rakshasa officers seemed to spit fire at that moment.

Their already ugly faces were now almost distorted by jealousy.

Lian Hongying is the most beautiful woman in the entire Flower Valley City. Moreover, she not only has a face that can topple kingdoms, but she has also now advanced to the realm of immortals and gods. If one could hold such a golden brick, would one still have to worry about the next life?

Unfortunately, the city lord has a blond-haired fellow by his side!

It was just a stranger who suddenly appeared last night and snatched away their beloved city lord. Countless brave and loyal soldiers in the city guards wished they could kill Ye Qingzhou right now.

Ye Qingzhou naturally sensed the hostility of these people and found it amusing.

She was terrified of being drawn into the internal strife of the Rakshasa Kingdom, yet countless people wanted to get close to Lian Hongying and seek benefits from her.

However, it's not so easy to fleece a martial god.

The slightest mistake could lead to utter destruction and irreversible ruin.

It can only be said that greed blinds one's judgment, and people die for money.

There will always be people in this world who want to take risks.

With the great battle over, the next step was to reward those who had contributed to the victory.

Ye Qingzhou was rewarded for her service in "protecting the emperor" and not only received the noble status of a guest minister in the Rakshasa Kingdom, but also became Lian Hongying's private advisor.

In addition, Lian Hongying also gave Ye Qingzhou all the assets that originally belonged to Duan Qianfeng, including the Yanfeng.

This gift package is of extraordinary value. It not only includes many shops under Duan Qianfeng's name, but also a mine outside the city, as well as the mountain of rare gold and stones in the warehouse of the Yanfeng Ship.

This was undoubtedly an enormous and unimaginable fortune, which even many nobles in the inner city envied.

But they didn't dare utter a single word, after all, just last night, the city lord Lian Hongying had personally killed half of the nobles of Huajian City.

Now that she has advanced to the Martial God level, even if she kills the remaining half of the nobles in Huajian City, the capital will at most only condemn her. They can't make a Martial God pay for a bunch of idle people, can they?

Even if the king dares to issue such a foolish order, then who will be sent to carry it out?

In the entire Rakshasa Kingdom, including Lian Hongying, there are only five Martial Gods, and they are each guarding one of the four borders. They are unlikely to stand up for minor nobles like them.

Therefore, at this moment in Huajian City, Lian Hongying was the only ruler, and no one dared to question or oppose her decisions.

After the banquet, Lian Hongying kept Ye Qingzhou behind alone, which aroused envy among the nobles of Huajian City.

In the study of the city lord's mansion.

Lian Hongying took off her gorgeous coat, leaving only a close-fitting dress that covered her voluptuous and beautiful body.

"You helped me ascend to godhood, and have done a great service. Tell me, what reward do you desire?"

"Hasn't the city lord already rewarded me?"

Ye Qingzhou sat down casually in front of Lian Hongying. Although he really wanted to ask for the Xingzi Seal, he didn't show it immediately.

After all, you can't rush things.

That was only a partial reward.

Lian Hongying's gaze was provocative, her red lips parted slightly, revealing her pearly white teeth, and she said to Ye Qingzhou in a seductive tone, "If you want, I can give you more."

"Does the Lord of Lian City really want to tie me to your chariot? I am merely a minor descendant of the Flame Emperor and have no intention of interfering in your country's conflicts."

Ye Qingzhou enjoys challenges and seeks the thrill of life-or-death struggles and victory on the path of martial arts.

However, he had little interest in power struggles.

"Are you... really going to reject me?"

Lian Hongying's soft body had somehow moved closer to Ye Qingzhou, sitting down next to him. Her phoenix eyes, sparkling with allure, gazed at his handsome face with tender affection.

The God of War stands at the pinnacle of all living beings; Ye Qingzhou wouldn't be foolish enough to believe that Lian Hongying had truly taken a liking to him.

"Forget about using your beauty to seduce me. Lord Lian, just say what you want."

Ye Qingzhou still prefers simple exchanges of benefits.

After all, he sells his art, not his body.

"Aren't you even a little bit tempted?"

Lian Hongying giggled and drew a circle on Ye Qingzhou's chest with her slender white finger: "Actually, I quite like you."

"Oh?"

Ye Qingzhou smiled and asked, "Do you like me, or do you like the legacy of Emperor Yan?"

Is there a difference?

Lian Hongying was not angry when her thoughts were exposed. Instead, she became even bolder in showing off her charm to Ye Qingzhou: "Perhaps, as long as you agree, the entire Flower Stream City will be yours, and even I can take whatever I want from you."

"No thanks, I want to live a few more years."

Ye Qingzhou had no intention of provoking the woman in front of him. If you're not strong enough, the closer you get to the sun, the easier it is to burn yourself.

Ye Qingzhou had a rough idea of ​​what Lian Hongying was thinking, so he asked with a smile, "What City Lord Lian wants is probably a divine weapon that is unique to her, right?"

"Smart man, I'm liking you more and more."

Lian Hongying stared intently at Ye Qingzhou. To put it bluntly, all she had done was to covet the Yan Emperor's inheritance on Ye Qingzhou.

In this world, there are only a handful of forces capable of forging divine weapons.

Within the Kunlun Cave Heaven, currently only the Queen Mother of the West, the Feather Clan, and the Scale Clan possess the technology to forge divine weapons.

In the past, Emperor Yan inherited the art of co-forging between heaven and man from the Feathered Clan. With his own practice and insights, he created the masterpiece "Heavenly Forging Classic".

Despite the fact that the Rakshasa Kingdom now boasts five martial god-level powerhouses, only the kingdom's ruler, Lian Huozhi, possesses a divine weapon among them.

The Phoenix Twin Blades, the national treasures of the Rakshasa Kingdom, are a gift from the Queen Mother of the West. They are a male and female pair, and wherever their light shines, all evil spirits are warded off.

Divine weapons provide a tremendous boost to martial gods, especially a custom-made one that can embody one's own Dao and maximize the characteristics of divine power, which can grant the wielder an unimaginable increase in combat strength.

But how easy is it to forge a divine weapon?

Going to ask the Queen Mother of the West for help wouldn't be as prestigious as Lian Hongying.

Should we seek help from the Feathered Clan and the Scaled Clan?

Although these two major races have no enmity with the Rakshasa Kingdom, they will inevitably have to pay a heavy price to obtain the divine weapon, and it is not impossible that they will even become vassals of the two races.

In comparison, Ye Qingzhou, a descendant of Emperor Yan, became the best choice.

(End of this chapter)