Supreme Dragon Martial Soul
Chapter 435 - 111: Is Luo Cheng the Heart Demon? A True Master Level Expert!

Chapter 435: Chapter 111: Is Luo Cheng the Heart Demon? A True Master Level Expert!

Hua Jingyang awakened the Ten-Star Spirit Martial Soul, a talent blessed by the heavens.

Since becoming a direct disciple under the Supreme Elder of the Fierce Cloud Sect, his journey had been smooth sailing. He had always regarded himself as the leader among the younger generation of the outer sects of the Three Sects in the Great Yue Dynasty, nursing an arrogant heart.

During the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, Hua Jingyang was defeated by Luo Cheng in front of a large audience and was nearly crippled.

To him, this was the greatest humiliation of his life!

He swore to wash away this shame!

After the competition, as soon as his injuries recovered slightly, Hua Jingyang immediately begged his master, Ji Dongyue, to take him into the depths of Crack Fire Valley to go into secluded training.

This retreat lasted nearly two months, and it was only recently that he emerged!

During this period, Hua Jingyang channeled his hatred for Luo Cheng into motivation, throwing himself into relentless cultivation with no regard for anything else.

He even endured his master Ji Dongyue’s assistance in refining his Essence Energy with Earth Evil True Fire, regardless of the intense agony it caused.

The pain was akin to being engulfed in flames, walking through a sea of knives and fire, or suffering a thousand cuts!

However, the results were worth it.

In just over a month’s time, Hua Jingyang’s cultivation advanced to the early stage of the Second Layer of the Awakening Vein Realm!

His overall strength increased significantly, and his combat power skyrocketed more than tenfold compared to the time of the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition!

As soon as he exited seclusion, Hua Jingyang’s first thought was to find Luo Cheng and seek revenge!

At that time, news of Luo Cheng’s breathtaking display at the banquet hosted by the Imperial City’s Eldest Prince had just reached the Fierce Cloud Sect.

Upon hearing the news, Hua Jingyang could no longer sit still.

To hasten his confrontation with Luo Cheng, he immediately requested his master Ji Dongyue to head to the Xuanyuan Sect.

The distance between the Xuanyuan Sect and Fierce Cloud Sect spanned a thousand mountains and rivers.

Even with the Fiery Fire Bird flying non-stop, it would take days and nights to arrive.

However, with the Four-Winged Fiery Fire Bird, it would take only a single day!

Ji Dongyue, hearing Hua Jingyang’s confidence-filled words, nodded slightly:

"Confidence is good. Remember, this battle concerns not only your personal honor and disgrace but also the reputation of the Fierce Cloud Sect! Victory is your only option, defeat is not acceptable!"

"I do not wish to hear rumors in the future claiming that our Fierce Cloud Sect is incapable of dealing with a waste who awakened a Wasted Martial Soul."

Thinking about recent gossip in the martial world, Ji Dongyue’s gaze turned cold. Then, shifting the topic, he remarked further:

"That being said, it is indeed strange that someone like Luo Cheng, who awakened a Wasted Martial Soul, could advance to the Second Layer of the Awakening Vein Realm in such a short amount of time. For the Lingyun Pavilion to focus so much effort on nurturing a waste—only for it to amount to nothing—is truly puzzling..."

Hua Jingyang snorted coldly, his gaze venomous: "It’s even better if he’s already reached the Second Layer. That way, I can openly defeat him, saving people from saying I fight without honor!"

Ji Dongyue glanced at Hua Jingyang, slightly frowning:

"Jingyang, just mentioning Luo Cheng riles you up like this. It seems that losing to him during the martial arts competition has already turned him into your heart demon."

"Thus, today’s battle is unavoidable!"

"If you don’t personally defeat Luo Cheng, he will undoubtedly manifest as your heart demon, locking you within the shadow of failure for life. It will obstruct your cultivation path and prevent you from stepping into greater realms."

Hua Jingyang also realized his lapse in composure.

Ever since the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, revenge against Luo Cheng was constantly on his mind.

He even dreamed of Luo Cheng frequently!

After a brief pause, Hua Jingyang’s gaze grew colder:

"Master, rest assured. Today, I will take back everything that belongs to me with my own hands!!"

"Mm. I believe in your strength."

Ji Dongyue smiled as he nodded.

In hindsight, Luo Cheng becoming Hua Jingyang’s heart demon wasn’t entirely a bad thing.

At the very least, it ignited Hua Jingyang’s unyielding fighting spirit.

Otherwise, Hua Jingyang wouldn’t have experienced such an explosive increase in strength within such a short time, reaching his current level.

As long as Hua Jingyang defeated Luo Cheng today and unlocked the shackle in his heart by eliminating his heart demon, his future potential would become limitless!

The Fierce Cloud Sect would also gain a supreme powerhouse!

In that sense, Luo Cheng had actually done the Fierce Cloud Sect a huge favor.

He had become the stepping stone for Hua Jingyang’s success!

Just then.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

Ripping sounds pierced the wind.

Over a dozen figures shot out from the Xuanyuan Sect’s mountain gate, led by Elder Chen Xuan and several other Outer Elders.

Elder Chen Xuan ordered the others to stand in formation, stepped forward, cupped his fists, and spoke:

"I was unaware of Master Dong Yue’s visit and failed to welcome you from afar."

Though the two sects were at odds with each other,

the Supreme Elder of the Fierce Cloud Sect had personally arrived, and proper courtesies could not be neglected.

Standing atop the Four-Winged Fiery Fire Bird, Ji Dongyue surveyed the scene from a commanding position, narrowed his eyes, and let out a cold laugh:

"You’re not qualified to speak with me! Where is Hongji? Where are those old relics from the Ming Sect? Have they all died off?"

At his words, the Xuanyuan Sect elders glared angrily.

Yu Hongji was the Sect Master of the Xuanyuan Sect, and the Ming Sect Supreme Elder was the most senior elder of their sect!

Both were the face of the Xuanyuan Sect!

How could outsiders allow themselves such casual slander?

Elder Chen Xuan’s face darkened slightly, and his tone grew cold immediately:

"What brings you to our Xuanyuan Sect? If there’s something important, I will naturally report it. If it’s nothing, then please leave!"

"Oh?"

Ji Dongyue stood atop the Four-Winged Fiery Fire Bird, his gaze lowered toward Elder Chen Xuan, exuding an oppressive light like meteors crashing down or suns blazing in the sky:

"What are you? A mere Outer Elder dares to disregard the words of this True Master? Courting death!"

Thud!

Realizing his disadvantage, Elder Chen Xuan quickly activated his Protective Essence Energy.

However, against the might of a True Master-level expert, he was no match at all. Even the mere force of Ji Dongyue’s gaze caused his Protective Essence Energy to violently quake, sending him hurtling backward and spitting out a large mouthful of blood in midair.

"Elder!"

Luo Cheng and Bi Qiushui, who had just stepped out of the mountain gate, caught sight of this scene.

Whoosh!

Luo Cheng moved in a flash, stepping forward to catch Elder Chen Xuan in his arms. Seeing the severity of his injuries, his face darkened instantly.

It was thanks to Elder Chen Xuan’s protection that he had been allowed to stay in the Xuanyuan Sect.

Elder Chen Xuan had never looked down on him for his Wasted Martial Soul awakening.

After taking him as a direct disciple, Elder Chen Xuan had answered every question patiently, dispelling his doubts and pointing him toward numerous breakthroughs in his cultivation path.

One could say Elder Chen Xuan was his guide in cultivation!

He was, apart from Yun Mengli, the person Luo Cheng respected most in the Xuanyuan Sect!

"Hah! Luo Cheng! We meet again!"

Hua Jingyang let out a cold laugh at the sight of Luo Cheng.

His gaze swept over the group and suddenly landed on Yan Qingshuang, who stood close behind Luo Cheng. Hua Jingyang’s face immediately darkened.

Luo Cheng squinted as his eyes fell on Hua Jingyang:

"Hua Jingyang, so it’s you!"

"Oh? So you’re Luo Cheng, the waste who awakened a Wasted Martial Soul?"

Ji Dongyue eyed Luo Cheng from above, his gaze cold and dismissive. Just as he was about to speak further, something seemed to catch his attention, and his expression abruptly changed.

"Ji Dongyue, you dare to harm someone in our territory! Do you think our Xuanyuan Sect lacks defenders?"

A calm but commanding voice echoed, shaking the entire sky.

"Shatter!"

Boom!

As the final word fell, a massive vortex of flowing water materialized out of thin air in the sky above!

The vortex, as large as a small mountain, spun rapidly with explosive force. Lightning crackled around it as if a stellar vortex from the heavens had descended. Its slicing power was terrifying, and it bore down on Ji Dongyue from above.

Ji Dongyue’s expression shifted drastically. Though he wasn’t afraid of such techniques,

Hua Jingyang wouldn’t survive a confrontation between True Master-level experts. Without hesitation, Ji Dongyue waved his hand and carried Hua Jingyang several miles away.

The Four-Winged Fiery Fire Bird wasn’t so lucky.

Rip!

The vortex descended rapidly, exerting a powerful suction force that caused the surrounding space to collapse layer by layer!

Screech!

The Four-Winged Fiery Fire Bird, whose power surpassed the Awakening Vein Realm, flapped its wings in an attempt to escape. But against the overwhelming suction force, all resistance was futile. It was dragged into the vortex within moments!