"To detonate the Inner Essence with Essence Blood!"

"This means diminishing one's Cultivation at such a cost."

"In my lifetime, I've witnessed countless battles where the weak overcame the strong... those were all famed geniuses far and wide. Unfortunately... before this battle, those so-called geniuses all seemed so fragile."

Lu Qinghong was filled with astonishment.

As she finished speaking.

Fang Yu's sword finally descended.

Boom.

Boom boom.

The Sword Gang smashed onto the Xuanwu Shield.

All the Gang Qi released by the Azure Dragon was entirely consumed by the Sword Gang.

Immediately after, the Xuanwu Shield shattered to nothingness.

Bang, bang...

The two of them were sent flying backward.

Both spewing a mouthful of fresh blood skyward.

At this moment, Fang Yu landed.

He flipped his wrist, and whoosh, the Dragon Roar Sword vanished, transmuting into the appearance of the Mandala.

The battle ended.

There remained two others, also not continuing their attack...

They knew that Fang Yu still had the strength to fight.

Fang Yu's initiative to cease fighting showed that he had already shown mercy, so why would the Four Demons continue to fight?

Turning to look at the two on the east side, they fell to the ground, spitting out blood, their complexions pale.

The four Supreme Heavenly Position masters had lost like this!

"Why not use your Dan Tian Essence?" Fang Yu asked indifferently.

The four's faces changed slightly.

Bowing their heads.

Although unwilling to accept this outcome, they had to admit defeat.

"We've lost... Whether to be killed or mutilated, we are at your mercy."

Fang Yu calmly smiled and said:

"I know you're not afraid of death... Do you know why you lost?"

The four shook their heads.

"Overconfidence and extremely lacking in combat experience... You've been complacent in Black Mountain for too long. You lack practical combat experience; even your daily Cultivation improvements are only sparring with fellow Sect members."

These words rendered them speechless.

But...

In today's world, where peace prevails everywhere. With the Five Great Divine Palaces under the leadership of Emperor Ziwei, Jiuzhou is united. Without struggle, without battle... how can we talk about combat experience?

A sword will rust if left unused for too long.

People become lazy if they bask in comfort for too long.

This cannot be an excuse.

A loss is a loss.

This reminded Fang Yu of the days when the Dragon Emperor led his steed into battle, scenes still vivid in his mind.

In Ancient Times, even an ordinary soldier was braver and more skilled in battle than modern people.

It's simply a matter of different times.

"According to the previous agreement... all the Seventy-two Earthly Fiends of Black Mountain, stay behind and pay with your lives!" the leader of the Four Demons of Black Mountain gritted his teeth, "But such disloyal and dishonorable deeds, I cannot do, so... you may as well kill me too."

"Big Brother!"

"If we die, we die together!"

"No, not one less!"

"We four brothers once made a blood oath, not wishing to be born on the same day of the same year, but to die on the same day of the same month of the same year. If you leave, we shall not cling to life in this world!"

"In this complicated world, it may seem calm on the surface, yet turbulent waves surge beneath. We became brothers in this life and hope to continue being brothers in the next!"

The four gathered together, forming a circle with their fists.

He extended his right hand, and four fists collided together.

This scene...

To Lu Qinghong, it seemed somewhat laughable.

The law of the jungle, where the victor becomes king and the loser the outlaw. Talking about brotherly love when one can't even save one's own life.

However...

This made Fang Yu think of the time when he had wandered in Jiangzhou. Wasn't he the same as Ji Qiubai, Zeng Qiji, and others back then?

Who doesn't act a little wildly in their youth?

Who doesn't have hope for their future?

While Fang Yu was lost in thought, the four demons of Black Mountain simultaneously said:

"If we are to die, we die together... Our minds are made up, if you wish to kill the Seventy-two Earthly Fiends of Black Mountain, then please kill us too."

Upon hearing this.

The fifty-six surviving Earthly Fiends standing behind the lamppost were deeply moved.

Fang Yu thought that this must be the reason why the Seventy-two Earthly Fiends were not afraid to die... To stop Lu Qinghong's pursuit, they didn't hesitate to use an eight-man suicide squad. Such courage was not something ordinary cultivators could possess.

After a moment of contemplation.

Fang Yu said: "Look at you all... treating me like an unforgivable murderous demon... I've said it before, regardless of win or loss, I will spare your lives... As for them..."

He pointed toward the surviving Earthly Fiends.

"I will spare their heads for now... However, I'm giving you seven days. In seven days, I hope to see the Demon Lord Gongsun Ao of Black Mountain Sect come to me in person to apologize. Otherwise... there will be no mercy."

Upon hearing this.

The four demons were momentarily stunned.

"What? You don't treasure the chance to live, do you truly wish for me to commence a massacre?" Fang Yu said with a cold glance.

"Very well!"

The leader of the four demons bowed his hands in thanks, "We appreciate your leniency. We shall take our leave!"

They helped each other, passing through the ruined ground and lampposts, slowly disappearing into the night.

The fifty-six Earthly Fiends looked back once, then ran off with lingering fear.

...

Watching their retreating figures.

Lu Qinghong couldn't help but ask with confusion: "Master, why... why did you let them go?"

"Would killing them be of any use?"

Fang Yu casually replied, "To subdue the enemy without fighting is the best strategy. I can tell, these four demons of Black Mountain are men of loyalty and affection... I may have killed countless people, but I am not a heartless demon. Such people, with proper guidance, may well be of use to me."

Lu Qinghong was startled inside.

He caught those four words "of use to me".

Sect Master Bai Ze Tuoba Yong had tried to win him over, and he had refused... If looking at it from this perspective... does it mean he wants to establish his own force?

Lu Qinghong dared not continue the thought.

The risk Tuoba Yong took for this one talent seemed to have been too great.

"Master... just now I saw you use no less than ten Ancient Battle Techniques... Are you, are you a disciple of an Ancient Sect?" Lu Qinghong cautiously asked, "Moreover, your combat experience is extremely rich; you dominated against the four Supreme Heavenly Positions, seemingly intentional in unleashing your power."

Fang Yu turned his head to look at him and said:

"You've been quite observant… First, I learned the combat skills from ancient texts, I'm not a disciple of any Ancient Sect. Second, I indeed did it on purpose to unleash my power... It's been a long time since I last fought. I wanted to test how strong I am... This battle gave me a great deal of satisfaction."

Upon hearing this.

Lu Qinghong couldn't help but express his doubts: "Master, with such extensive combat experience... you should know that in such battles, one shouldn't easily show their full strength, to avoid attracting attention from high-class cultivators. Using your trump cards and fully releasing your Inner Essence could put you in danger."

Fang Yu stopped in his tracks and looked at Lu Qinghong:

"I'm actually hoping they would appear... Besides, how do you know that these are all my trump cards?"

Lu Qinghong was left speechless.

Fang Yu snorted lightly and said: "Tuoba Yong sent you to protect us... good intentions, but don't use tricks on me. Even if I have no Inner Essence... your Supreme Heavenly Position might not be able to kill me!"

With that statement.

Lu Qinghong was thoroughly shocked.

"You don't believe it?"

Fang Yu looked fixedly into Lu Qinghong's eyes.

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