Supreme Dragon Martial Soul
Chapter 496 - 172: Who Is He? He’s Here!!

Chapter 496: Chapter 172: Who Is He? He’s Here!!

Leaving the Sun Family, Luo Cheng moved steadily toward the outskirts of the city.

"That’s... the Family Head of the Sun Family, Sun Yingyang! He’s been captured! Who would dare be so bold as to target an Elder of the Fierce Cloud Sect!"

"Who is that person? What a terrifying aura."

Those keeping an eye on the Sun Family’s movements noticed the situation and inhaled sharply, not daring to breathe too loudly.

The night sky was hazy, thin clouds veiling the moon.

A man in black robes, surrounded by a bloody aura, clutched the Sun Family Head, Sun Yingyang, as they flew away!

The scene was impossible to view without trembling in fear!

Under the horrified gazes of the crowd, Luo Cheng left Wuyan City.

He didn’t rush forward immediately but instead soared high into the sky, circled Wuyan City once, and headed in another direction before employing Mist Shadow Step to travel at full speed.

Not long after leaving, Luo Cheng suddenly sensed a terrifying surge of Essence Energy coming from Wuyan City — at least a peak Awakening Vein Realm expert, or even someone stronger!

"Good thing I left quickly!"

Luo Cheng let out a sigh of relief.

He didn’t dare to recklessly believe himself capable of contending with peak Awakening Vein Realm experts, let alone Four Extremes Realm Great Powers beyond the Awakening Vein Realm.

In the late stage of the Awakening Vein Realm, even minor differences between layers create enormous gaps in combat strength!

Four Extremes Realm Great Powers can move the forces of heaven and earth, their every action awe-inspiring. Such entities are utterly beyond his current capabilities.

Shh!

Speeding up, Luo Cheng transformed into a bloody shadow, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye, heading for the desolate wilderness devoid of human presence.

Half a quarter-hour later, Luo Cheng’s pace gradually slowed.

The bloody aura around him faded, and his entire body suddenly shriveled, resembling a bag of bones with sallow skin, devoid of luster.

Luo Cheng felt a sudden emptiness, his energy drained, overcome with a deep sense of weakness.

"So this is the side effect of the Blood Burning Pill..."

"My current strength is probably barely two to three-tenths of my usual power. It’d be difficult to even resist opponents of the same Realm..."

Luo Cheng sighed with regret.

The side effects of the Blood Burning Pill were even worse than he had imagined.

If he were to meet a mortal enemy in this state, he would be doomed—utterly without hope of survival!

"Unless it’s a matter of life and death, I can’t use it recklessly in the future."

Luo Cheng made up his mind. He wiped his finger across a storage ring and took out several elixirs to restore his vitality and Essence Energy, consuming them.

However, the side effects of the Blood Burning Pill were too severe.

These ordinary Spirit Pills had minimal effect, only allowing him to recover a shred of his spirit.

"It seems I’ll need to find some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that replenish vitality and nourish the body."

Luo Cheng murmured to himself and accelerated his pace again.

After two hours, Luo Cheng arrived at a deep mountain forest.

The area extended for hundreds of miles, filled with towering peaks, barren of human activity.

Releasing his soul power to its fullest, Luo Cheng detected no other presences and finally relaxed. Carrying Sun Yingyang, he landed on a concealed cliff.

He lit a campfire, removed his black robe and bamboo hat, and muttered coldly, "Once Sun Yingyang is dealt with, no one will know it was me who slaughtered the Sun Family!"

At that moment, Sun Yingyang gradually regained consciousness, opening his eyes.

Seeing the now emaciated, energy-drained Luo Cheng, he froze for a moment. His eyes flickered with uncertainty as he tried his best to regulate his breath, remaining motionless and pretending to still be unconscious.

As an Outer Elder of the Fierce Cloud Sect, Sun Yingyang immediately noticed the side effects of the pill Luo Cheng had consumed.

Luo Cheng’s aura now only matched that of an ordinary Awakening Vein Fourth-Layer practitioner, perhaps even weaker!

If he could seize the chance, he could turn the tide, reverse the situation, and even eliminate Luo Cheng in an instant!

Shing!

As Sun Yingyang was fantasizing about how to exact his revenge on Luo Cheng...

Suddenly, a sword light illuminated the night. A streak of sword qi pierced directly into Sun Yingyang’s Dantian, sinking deep within.

With a pop, Sun Yingyang’s Essence Energy Mansion was instantly shattered, and his aura exploded outward violently.

"You! You’ve crippled my cultivation! No..."

Sun Yingyang’s eyes widened, staring daggers at Luo Cheng, his face drained of color, his chest heaving fiercely.

In an instant, all his hopes turned to despair!

"You little beast! I should’ve killed you and your father back then, wiped out your entire Luo Family! Don’t think you can gloat; you won’t escape death! Prepare for endless pursuit!"

With his cultivation crippled and no hope of reversal, Sun Yingyang roared in fury.

Smack!

Luo Cheng sheathed his sword, raised a hand, and slapped Sun Yingyang across the face, leaving him with a mouthful of blood. Luo Cheng sneered coldly:

"Times have changed. If you want to suffer less, you’d better watch your tongue."

"Are you talking about the pursuit by the Fierce Cloud Sect? Then I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. No one will know I did this. Besides, even if they knew, it wouldn’t matter."

"You colluded with the Blood Nether Sect. The extermination of your bloodline is well-deserved justice."

Sun Yingyang was struck speechless, his eyes reddening in fury.

Luo Cheng sat down cross-legged and said calmly, "Speak. Who instructed you to target my father back then?"

Sun Yingyang sneered, "You want revenge? A joke. The one behind it is someone you can only look up to for the rest of your life. I advise you to abandon your delusions!"

Luo Cheng’s voice cooled:

"I don’t have time for pointless banter. Just tell me who it was. Whether I can avenge him or not is my own business. Of course, you could refuse to speak, but then you’ll suffer my methods."

Sun Yingyang’s face turned pale.

This humiliation was unbearable. He glanced at the campfire beside him, and a trace of calculation flickered in his gaze. He said:

"I don’t know his name..."

Luo Cheng’s eyes darkened, his finger flicking lightly.

Shing!

A streak of Qi Force pierced directly through Sun Yingyang’s left palm.

"Ah!"

Sun Yingyang screamed in agony and growled, "Enough! I’m not lying to you! I truly don’t know his name, only that he’s a high-ranking member of the Ji Family, someone of extraordinary status and strength at the Venerable Level! He always contacts me! I wouldn’t dare ask too many questions about someone like him!"

Luo Cheng frowned slightly.

He could tell Sun Yingyang wasn’t lying.

"How do you communicate with him?" Luo Cheng asked.

Sun Yingyang struggled to sit up, sneering, "You know he’s a Venerable Level peerless expert, and still you won’t give up? Fine! If you’re seeking your own death, I’ll help you. I have his token! It’s in my storage ring! Release me, and I’ll retrieve it for you!"

Luo Cheng hesitated briefly before flicking his fingers and releasing the restraints on Sun Yingyang.

The man’s cultivation had been crippled, rendering him incapable of utilizing Essence Energy. He wouldn’t pose a threat.

Allowing Sun Yingyang to move, Luo Cheng retrieved the man’s storage ring, erased the soul power mark, and opened it.

It was a Three-star Storage Spirit Ring with interior space akin to a small room.

Inside, it was packed with a variety of items, including several crates of Essence Energy Pills, numbering at least ten thousand.

Luo Cheng’s thoughts moved, and he extracted every item from within, creating a small mountain of goods on the ground.

"Which one is the token?"

Sun Yingyang replied, "It’s a medallion."

Luo Cheng nodded, "Go find it. Don’t try anything unnecessary, or you know the consequences!"

Sun Yingyang struggled to his feet, moving to the campfire to sift through the pile.

"Here it is!"

A moment later, Sun Yingyang grabbed a two-finger-wide medallion and tossed it to Luo Cheng.

Luo Cheng’s eyes gleamed as he reached out and caught the token.

At that instant, Sun Yingyang discreetly flicked his fingers.

A tiny chunk of violet sandalwood was sent tumbling into the campfire.

Luo Cheng immediately sensed something was wrong. His wariness sparked as he demanded coldly, "What are you doing!"

"HAHAHA!"

Sun Yingyang’s expression twisted, his pupils brimming with madness, killing intent, and savage cruelty. He laughed maniacally:

"Luo Cheng, weren’t you curious about who he is?"

"He’s here!!"

Fwoosh!

The sandalwood fell into the flames, releasing spiraling blue smoke with dazzling brilliance.

Luo Cheng sensed disaster looming and immediately struck out with a Handprint, intending to obliterate the fire.

Boom!

The handprint crashed toward the flames, only for the blue smoke to solidify and disperse Luo Cheng’s strike. The violent Qi Force sent Sun Yingyang tumbling and coughing blood.

Meanwhile...

"Hmm?"

From the smoke came a low hum.

The sound wasn’t loud, yet it carried a majestic aura that seemed to engulf the mountains and rivers. The air itself grew still, and everything froze in place.