The Pursuit
Luo Zheng left Green Rock City. His figure was like a monkey. With a few leaps, he entered the dense forest.
His figure paused, and he turned around to take a look. He saw that the middle-aged man had also jumped down from the city wall, and he couldn't help but smile. Then, he took large strides and flew away.
The middle-aged man following behind Luo Zheng was Zhong Qi, the captain of the Zhong Clan's guards. He had already reached the Membrane Forging Realm.
"That brat is only at the Membrane Forging realm. Although his talent is astonishing for him to have such accomplishments at the age of fourteen, he has only cultivated for a few years. How much strength can he have? Young master actually said that I can only follow him and not attack him. Isn't he being too careful?"
Zhong Qi followed behind Luo Zheng, leaving behind marks along the way. Although he was dissatisfied with Zhong Xiong's orders, he didn't dare to disobey the rules of the Noble Clans.
Luo Zheng's feet did not stop moving. His Spiritual Sense was also completely released. Even the rustling of the grass within a radius of a thousand feet around him could not escape his ears.
"They're here!"
Suddenly, his ears twitched and starlight flashed in his eyes. He had already sensed that three figures were chasing after him at high speed.
In a short while, he had already caught up to the person following him.
"Zhong Qi, you've done well. Once you kill Luo Zheng, this Young Master will reward you handsomely!"
Zhong Xiong caught up with Huang Xiaolong. Seeing Luo Zheng's figure, Zhong Xiong's face turned ferocious as he sneered and shouted, "Luo Zheng, you lowly race, you were so insolent last time in the training field. Today, I'll let you suffer all the torture in the world and then cut you into pieces!"
"Hahaha, Brother Zhong, do you want me to see your Eagle Claw again? It's a pity that you are too weak. I have no interest in bullying you. "Luo Zheng curled his lips. His feet moved even faster as he continued to scheme in his heart.
He could feel the terrifying aura of the two middle-aged men beside Zhong Xiong.
They must be in the Blood Tempering Realm!
"Young Master, this young man's strength is only so-so. Why bother Zhong Mang and Zhong Shi? I can easily take care of him. Let me serve Young Master!"
Zhong Qi was eager to perform meritorious deeds. Before he finished speaking, he had already sped out with all his might, chasing after Luo Zheng at lightning speed.
"Idiot, since you don't listen to me and want to die, don't blame me for not warning you."
Zhong Xiong furrowed his brows, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
Even Zhao Feng, who was one of the top Film Forging Realm soldiers in the Five Beast Army, had been defeated by Luo Zheng. Although Zhong Qi had some strength, how could he be Luo Zheng's match?
However, Zhong Xiong did not stop him. There were many guards like Zhong Qi in the Zhong family. No matter how many of them died, he would not feel any heartache.
Only those who had reached the Blood Tempering Realm and above were the true elites of first-rate families!
On the other hand, Zhong Mang and Zhong Shi wore indifferent expressions. They strolled leisurely as if they were taking a stroll in the park. Their gazes were filled with disdain.
The Body Tempering Realm had a total of nine ranks. The difference between the first five ranks and the last four ranks was like heaven and earth.
The first five ranks of the Body Tempering Realm focused on strengthening the body. No matter how strong one's strength was, it could not surpass the limits of the body.
Only after entering the last four ranks of the Blood Tempering Realm, Marrow Changing Realm, Viscera Refining Realm, and Viscera Consolidating Realm. Only then would one truly step onto the martial path. Condensing True Qi and strengthening one's organs would increase one's strength by tenfold!
Only after entering the Blood Tempering Realm would one truly reach the next rank!
Even the difference of a small rank represented a merciless suppression!
A normal Blood Tempering Realm martial artist could easily kill ten Film Forging Realm experts working together.
Because of this, Zhong Mang and Zhong Shi did not put Luo Zheng in their eyes at all.
"Chasing Wind Steps!"
Zhong Qi gave a harsh laugh. His feet moved as if he were walking on the wind as he rushed towards Luo Zheng. In an instant, he was behind him.
Chasing Wind Steps was a Human-tier inferior-grade martial art. Although its grade was not high, it was a rare movement martial art. It was extremely fast. In an instant, Zhong Qi's large hand reached out behind Luo Zheng and abruptly grabbed his back. "Brat, I advise you to obediently allow yourself to be captured!"
"Die!"
With a soft shout, Zhong Qi did not even have the time to shield Luo Zheng. Luo Zheng turned around, but a sword light had already enveloped him.
Whoosh!
The Thousand Refined Steel Sword pierced through Zhong Qi's head, turning him into a corpse in an instant.
"Damn it, this bastard is only fourteen years old. How can he have such terrifying strength?" Zhong Xiong's face was pale as he was overwhelmed with shock.
"Lightning Spike!"
"This kid actually cultivated Lightning Spike to such a level. His talent is amazing!"
Seeing Luo Zheng's sword strike, the shock on Zhong Mang and Zhong Shi's faces disappeared in a flash.
"Alright, don't make any more meaningless struggles! Just give up and let me capture you! "
Whoosh whoosh! Zhong Mang and Zhong Shi looked at each other. They leaped into the air and covered the distance of several hundred feet in just two leaps. They stood in front of Luo Zheng and behind him, blocking him in the middle. Their voices were cold.
"The Blood Tempering Realm has already developed True Qi. Although you can't really walk in the air, your speed is indeed amazing. You are three times faster than me."
Luo Zheng sucked in a breath of cold air, secretly shocked.
This was a true Blood Tempering Realm warrior. Compared to the puppet beasts in the training ground, they were many times stronger. They could not be compared at all. The beasts could only rely on their powerful physical strength and natural instincts to attack. Warriors, on the other hand, could practice martial arts and unleash the full power of their True Qi.
"Hahaha, Luo Zheng, why aren't you running? Why aren't you running?"
At that moment, Zhong Xiong had caught up and was staring at Luo Zheng with a sinister smile.
"Run? Why should I run? Zhong Xiong, you have used the power of your family to kill me. You have already broken the rules of the Five Beast Army. If the military instructors know about this, you will not be able to escape death! "
Luo Zheng narrowed his eyes and said coldly.
"Hahaha, you bastard. You are so naive. You are going to die today. Who else will know about this? Who else is here? Hahahaha! "
Zhong Xiong laughed maniacally. He had nothing to fear. Even if the news spread, there was no evidence. No one could do anything to him.
"Alright, there's no need to struggle. I know that you have obtained many benefits in the training ground. Hand them over now and I will let you suffer less! "
Zhong Xiong smiled sinisterly, greed in his eyes. He crossed his arms and looked down at Luo Zheng. "Also, hand over the Qiankun Gourd that you obtained from Zhao Feng!"
"We will talk about it after you have your life!"
Luo Zheng's eyes turned cold. His body flashed and the sword in his hand suddenly stabbed towards Zhong Xiong's face.
The cold air and the whistling of the wind made one's hair stand on end.
This sword was as fast as lightning and almost impossible to react to. The smile on Zhong Xiong's face turned into fear, as if he was about to suffocate.
If this sword pierced through, Zhong Xiong would die without a doubt.
"How dare you!"
Zhong Mang and Zhong Shi's faces turned cold. They had not expected Luo Zheng to fight like a cornered beast. They were instantly enraged.
"Eagle Claw Skill!"
Zhong Shi's eyes turned cold. White True Qi surged out of his body and condensed into a giant eagle claw that grabbed at Luo Zheng's sword.
Hiss! Hiss!
The air was torn apart as the True Energy Eagle Claw tore the space apart. It grabbed the long sword and twisted it.
Crack! Crack!
The True Qi of the Blood Tempering Realm was already shockingly strong. Its toughness was comparable to that of ten thousand refined steel. However, it had twisted the sword made of thousand refined steel into two.
"Winding Snake Skill!"
At the same time, Zhong Mang sneered. His body was like a snake, slithering silently. Without Luo Zheng noticing, Zhong Mang had already appeared behind him. His hand was like a venomous snake's fangs, ruthlessly grabbing at the back of Luo Zheng's neck.
Seeing this scene, Zhong Xiong and Zhong Shi revealed a sinister smile.
Zhong Mang's Winding Snake Skill was impossible to guard against. Even a cultivator of the same realm would find it difficult to guard against it, not to mention Luo Zheng. This time, even if he didn't die, he would be seriously injured!
However, when Zhong Mang's hand grabbed at Luo Zheng's neck, he suddenly let out a blood-curdling scream.
What his hand grabbed wasn't Luo Zheng's neck, but a ball of yellowish-gray flame the size of a thumb.
A terrifying heat was emitted, causing the air to distort from the heat.
"Astral Fire Source! So you're the culprit. No wonder Wang Chen failed to obtain the fire source. How did you get the Astral Fire Source?! "
Zhong Xiong's eyes widened as he let out a scream. He stared at Luo Zheng as if he had seen a ghost.
That day, everyone had seen the Astral Fire Source burn the ground and burrow into the ground. They had never imagined that this fire source was actually controlled by Luo Zheng. This method was extremely strange.
"Save me, Young Master, Zhong Shi, please save me!"
The Astral Fire Source was like a maggot that wrapped around Zhong Mang's hand. His fingers were melting at a speed visible to the naked eye. No matter what method he used, he couldn't get rid of the Astral Fire Source. He could only use his True Qi to resist the flames.
However, if this continued, Zhong Mang's Green Qi would be exhausted, and he would definitely be burned into a ball of black ash!
"Hmph, Zhong Xiong, I will definitely return to the Five Beast Army and report what you have done today to the instructor. If you have any questions, you can ask them when the time comes!"
How could Luo Zheng allow Zhong Xiong to free up his hands to save a Blood Tempering stage expert after much difficulty? He coldly chuckled as he turned around and madly fled.
Luo Zheng didn't believe that a young master from a wealthy family like Zhong Xiong would risk his life to save someone else!
As expected!
"This Luo Zheng's martial talent is extremely shocking. He can even master the Lightning Piercer to such an extent. He is a rare genius. We can't let him live! We have to kill Luo Zheng. We can't let him leave. Zhong Shi, let's kill him first. It won't be too late to save Zhong Mang later. He should be able to hold on for a while longer! "
Zhong Xiong's face was ferocious as he shouted sternly.
"Brat, how dare you use underhanded means to harm others. Die now!"
Zhong Shi gritted his teeth, his eyes spitting fire. His True Qi clawed out and flew towards Luo Zheng's back.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The claw was as sharp as an eagle's claw. It was as if it wanted to tear Luo Zheng in half.
The gap between the Blood Tempering Realm and the Film Refining Realm was huge. True Qi attacks were like arrows. It wasn't something a Film Refining Realm cultivator could dodge.
In an instant, the claw was only a few feet away from Luo Zheng's back.
This attack was as fast as an arrow. When it entered Luo Zheng's Sword Master Space, it was completely visible to his Spiritual Sense.
It wasn't as if he couldn't dodge it.
However, he didn't manage to dodge the claw attack in the end.
Puff!
Although Luo Zheng's reaction was extremely fast and he dodged, one of the sharp claws of True Qi still fiercely scraped his body, leaving three deep wounds that were so deep that his bones could be seen. Blood gushed out as if it was free.
Luo Zheng was sent flying by the claw attack. He landed thirty meters away, blood gushing out of his mouth.
Then, the two claw-shaped True Qi clawed at two trees that were so thick that it would take five or six people to wrap their arms around them, and then they disappeared.
The strength of a Blood Tempering Realm cultivator was truly terrifying.
"Hahaha! Let's see where you can run this time!"
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