Chapter 008: Bone Refinement

He was just about to watch how Pang Qingbai dealt with Liu Suiyun when suddenly his expression changed drastically, and he shouted loudly: "Qinghui ... ..."

At that moment, Pang Qinghuai, who was in the early stage of Qi Refinement, was chanting the incantation to activate this talisman, "Tanran Man Jiuqu." Upon hearing Pang Qingsong's loud shout, he couldn't help but feel a jolt of shock. It was only then that he noticed Liu Suiyun had already exerted himself, kicking the corpse with his foot, and the eight-foot-long spear that Ji Liexiong had tightly grasped in life had fallen into Liu Suiyun's hands

She even discovered some details; now, Liu Suiyun's heavy breathing was not due to declaring war loudly against the Pang family, but rather because his old injury had relapsed. He declared war on the Pang family, in fact, to gain some more time for rest.

Liu Suiyun gripped the eight-foot spear and let out a mighty roar, then hurled the spear through the air towards Pang Qinghuai. It was unclear how much force Liu Suiyun had infused into the throw, but it flew as swiftly as an arrow.

Before he could finish speaking, Liu Suiyun had already charged in like a thunderbolt, brandishing his blade and shouting: "Die!"

Gu Yinghua felt a sense of tranquility. In terms of skill, whether it was her master or several fellow disciples, they were among the strongest in the world. In her eyes, Liu Suiyun's martial arts cultivation was hardly noteworthy. However, what deeply moved her was how Liu Suiyun transformed this slaughter into an art form. Each of his strikes was perfectly executed, neither too forceful nor too weak. Not only did he push the limits of power utilization, but even his calculations were remarkably intricate, allowing him to control the entire battle from the very beginning.

As for the group of young people who emerged from Linjiazhuang, each one of them was left speechless. They knew that Liu Suiyun was formidable, having experienced the broader world outside, and even had the opportunity to advance to the Bone Refinement Realm. However, no one expected Liu Suiyun to be this strong, to the extent that they had to rub their eyes to confirm it once more.

He stepped on the corpse of Pang Qingsong, and although he was handsome, his entire body was drenched in blood. He also had astonishing achievements, first eliminating the pair of Flying Twin Spirit Swords, who were warriors of the Escape Realm, then executing Ji Liexiong, and now directly sending a powerful figure at the Half-Step Bone Refinement Realm and a Qi Refinement Stage One cultivator to hell

The spell that Pang Qinghuai had just cast on him was a late-stage Qi Refinement technique. If successfully executed, Pang Qingbai would have been enveloped in a layer of steel armor, rendering him impervious even to strikes from a steel sword. However, contrary to expectations, joy turned to sorrow; not only was Pang Qinghuai shot dead by Liu Suiyun, but Pang Qingbai himself also suffered a backlash from the failed spell, severely hindering his movements.

He held a sword in one hand, solemnly exuding a murderous aura as he approached Liu Suiyun, while with the other hand, he gestured behind him. Just as he stopped, Huo Qianshu immediately scolded, "Shameless!"

He had only one thought in his mind: "How should I explain this to the head of the family and the elders?"

Upon seeing Pang Qingsong rush out, Gu Yinghua, concerned for Liu Suiyun's safety, quickly instructed Huo Qianshu with a shout: "Uncle Huo!"

Upon hearing Pang Qinghuai's cry for help, Pang Qingbai was taken aback in shock. This was his close friend of many years, with whom he had worked seamlessly in the past, repeatedly defeating formidable foes. Who would have thought that today he would fall into a trap, inadvertently dragging himself and the books into danger while trying to protect himself with his defensive spells? He cursed, "Liugou the thief..."

What is even more terrifying is that, in the eyes of the skilled individuals from the Tianyi Gang and the Pang family, these five experts were all annihilated in a single round by him. This recent engagement was, in fact, a classic battle they had never encountered in their lives, marked by intricate schemes, mysterious strikes, and thunderous offensives, which were almost unprecedented in their experience

Liu Suiyun's throw was truly seamless, as if crafted by the heavens. Not only did the party involved, Pang Qinghuai, fail to react, but even the many strong figures from the Tianyi Gang and the Pang family present did not anticipate such a miraculous shot. Before they could respond, the tip of the gun had already pierced through Pang Qinghuai's body.

Thus, the young and handsome Liu Suiyun appeared to them as terrifying as a fierce deity. His mind was seized; despite facing a crowd that was dozens of times larger, filled with formidable opponents, he was merely a martial artist at the Tiger-Battling realm, yet no one answered his question

The prowess of a master from the Bone Refinement Realm is indeed extraordinary; Liu Suiyun is now caught in a rain of swords

With Liu Suiyun's current abilities, should he face the siege of the Pang family and the alliance of the Tianyi Gang, no matter how many skills he possesses, he would only meet with defeat on the spot, not to mention that he is already injured.

As for Pang Qingbai, he is filled with immense regret, lamenting the demise of the two formidable opponents

Although this monk is merely at the initial stage of Qi Refinement, the talisman he has summoned is extraordinary. As he chants, a red glow has already enveloped Pang Qingbai, growing increasingly substantial. While the nature of this celestial technique remains unknown, Pang Qingbai is originally a true expert at the half-step Bone Refinement stage. With this protective talisman, he possesses a three out of ten chance of victory even against a genuine expert in the Bone Refinement stage. Moreover, Liu Suiyun is merely a wounded warrior at the Tiger-Breaking stage.

Although Pang Qingbai is confident of his victory, he remains extremely mature and is not at all proud of the five years he spent honing his skills in the Tiger Combat realm. He does not underestimate his opponent due to their old injuries, fully aware that if it were not for the upheaval in the Pang family, it would not be his turn to take action this time.

He is truly angry: "Let me show you what the Bone Refinement Realm is!"

Cultivators in the initial stage of Qi Refinement are known for their inherent weakness, with physical qualities not far removed from those of ordinary people. If they are approached by martial artists at the Tiger-Breaking or Rabbit-Escaping stages, it is a certain death. They lack any powerful protective celestial techniques, and a single shot can often lead to immediate death. Moreover, Liu Suiyun's strike, having been charged with power for a long time, is even stronger than a casual blow from an ordinary expert.

It is truly not easy to make such a judgment by Gu Yinghua's standards

A martial artist who has been honing his skills in the Tiger Realm for five years, at the Half-Step Bone Refinement stage, is not particularly noteworthy. However, a cultivator like Pang Qinghuai, who is at the early stage of Qi Refinement, represents an unbearable loss for the Pang family. If this had happened a few years ago, it would have been a different story. At that time, the Pang family had two Foundation Establishment cultivators and thirty to forty Qi Refinement cultivators. The discussions within the family revolved around whether they would first produce a Golden Core cultivator or simultaneously see the emergence of three Foundation Establishment cultivators. Regardless of which scenario occurred, it would have established the Pang family as a true cultivation family.

Moreover, he was in the midst of performing a spell for Pang Qingsong when he was interrupted. This celestial technique was already beyond his capabilities, and he had to use his treasured celestial talisman to execute it. Now, with the backlash of the spell and the spiritual energy combined with the penetrating spear tearing through his meridians, his entire system was left in disarray. Even if a Foundation Establishment cultivator were present, they would not be able to save his life.

The scolding from Huo Qianshu alone could not deter the actions of the Pang family. A white-clad cultivator nodded slightly, his expression very serious. Gritting his teeth, he summoned a celestial talisman and began to chant loudly: "Purple Mist Dances in the Mysterious Void, Divine Wind Unfettered by the Ridge..."

And Liu Suiyun issued his declaration of war against the Pang family for the third time: "Pang family's little dog! Who dares to fight me?"

Pang Qingbai was taken aback; he did not expect Liu Suiyun to arrive so quickly. With a flick of his silver sword, he intended to give Liu Suiyun a show of strength. However, as soon as he made his move, two points of white light suddenly appeared at the tip of the sword, leaving him in a daze: "This is not good!"

Pang Qinghui was fully engaged in chanting the immortal incantation when, unexpectedly, a sudden change occurred. Just as he attempted to evade, a long spear, accompanied by a piercing whistle, pierced through his abdomen, emerging directly from his body. A jet of blood shot out over a yard, and the yellow immortal talisman fell to the ground.

This is truly a genius of combat

I have arrived! Pang Qingsong roared: "Liu Suiyun, I will make you wish for death but be unable to die, and I will tear your body into pieces. I will annihilate your entire family!"

However, since that major upheaval, not only has there been a loss of one Foundation Establishment cultivator, but more than one-third of the Qi Refinement cultivators have also been lost. Moreover, the lost Qi Refinement cultivators were the most promising group within the Pang family. Now, every surviving cultivator is extremely precious to the Pang family

As for the members of the Tianyi Gang, they are now filled with regret. Had they known there was such a formidable opponent, they would never have waded into this murky water for the Pang family. The members of the Pang family all gasped in shock; this Liu Suiyun is no mere sick tiger, but a true ferocious tiger! No, it should be a thousand-year-old white-browed demon tiger!

If he were to encounter other formidable opponents, there might still be a chance; after just three to five moves, he could return to normal. However, Liu Suiyun did not give Pang Qingbai this opportunity. With a swift twist of his blade, he astonishingly severed Pang Qingbai's head from his body, the head of a half-step Tiger Realm expert, without caring that he was covered in blood: "Pang family's little dog, who dares to fight me?"

Pang family's little dog? Who dares to fight me?

The entire mountain peak was enveloped in a murderous aura, and everyone ceased their battles, focusing intently on this fierce fight, fearing they might miss any detail.

Now, Pang Qingsong has already arrived in front of Liu Suiyun. With a flick of his sword, he has unleashed seventeen blossoms of sword light: "Liu Suiyun, go to hell; I will annihilate your entire family..."

Moreover, Gu Yinghua has another meaning; in the event that Liu Suiyun suffers a great loss against Pang Qingsong, she would make Huo Qianshu, even at the cost of disregarding the principles of the martial world, ensure that Liu Suiyun is safely retrieved—she is concerned for this friend and does not wish for him to come to any harm

Huo Qianshu was shaking a meteor hammer in his hand, his eyes filled with admiration. He did not expect Liu Suiyun to be so formidable, effortlessly taking down five powerful opponents in casual conversation. Even his own skills as a Bone Refining martial artist would likely not achieve such decisiveness and efficiency. How could such abilities possibly belong to a martial artist at the Tiger Fighting realm?

Upon seeing Pang Qingbai's composure, Pang Qingsong couldn't help but smile, feeling that this match was already a certain victory for them

She is unwilling to let a good person like Liu Suiyun suffer losses. It should be noted that the Pang family has sent two powerful individuals at the Bone Refinement stage, along with a coalition of dozens of people. Pang Qingsong is merely one of the strongest among them.