Chapter 120: Those Who Offend Me Shall Surely Be Punished, Part 2

“Those who offend me shall be exterminated! Sang Qing, it’s not too late to regret your actions now.”

What enraged Sang Qing was that this brat, Le Kai, had the audacity to threaten him so brazenly. Did he not realize that his strength was like that of a child’s, while Sang Qing was the adult? For a mere child to threaten an adult was like prey turning on the hunter—an utterly unacceptable notion.

“Heartpiercing Fatal Sword!”

Unable to tolerate this slippery eel escaping his grasp once again, Sang Qing unleashed his ultimate move. This sword technique was not complicated; it was a straightforward strike that gathered the full force of his spiritual energy, condensing it along the blade to strike directly at the target. His formidable mental power enveloped the space ahead, locking onto Le Kai with ruthless precision.

In an instant, Le Kai’s expression changed drastically. He felt the void around him transform into an iron cage, sealed tight with no escape. Before him, the slender, sharp sword suddenly radiated a dazzling light, then retracted as if absorbing all the surging spiritual energy. A terrifying killing intent aimed squarely at him, ready to strike.

Though the process seemed slow, it was methodical and unhurried. Yet, the one being locked onto felt his body grow heavy and immobile, as if a missile had locked onto him—any reckless movement was unthinkable.

“Brother, run! This move is terrifyingly powerful; you can’t possibly withstand it!” Xian Xian cried out in alarm.

Le Kai gritted his teeth as countless escape plans flashed through his mind, but none offered a chance to survive this calamity. If he took the full brunt of Sang Qing’s fifty-thousand Anke strike, no matter how powerful he was, he would be torn to shreds in an instant.

If that was the case, what was there to hesitate about?

He’d go all out.

At that moment, Le Kai’s mind erupted in fury. He abandoned his usual “Unified Heart Method” and unleashed “Frenzied Battle” instead. At the same time, he shoved a handful of “Violence Pills” into his mouth. Witnessing this, Xian Xian’s face paled, sensing Le Kai’s resolute desperation. She said nothing further, knowing well that although this young man seemed easygoing, once he made a decision, not even ten thousand bulls could pull him back.

Sensing Le Kai’s sudden surge of wild energy, Sang Qing laughed heartily, not rushing to attack but watching with great interest. He observed how Le Kai’s aura transformed from a still ancient well into a raging ocean. His long hair whipped wildly as if blown by a fierce wind. His starry, profound eyes suddenly glowed with a bloody red hue, shooting out terrifying light. His entire demeanor and aura underwent a dramatic transformation; he panted slightly, resembling an ancient beast slowly awakening from a long slumber.

“Interesting. Truly interesting. Not only do you possess a mysterious body technique, but you also wield such a peculiar cultivation method. Le Kai, were it not for the tempting price set by Xi Tianfeng, I wouldn’t want to destroy such a rare genius like you. But everything you have will become my property. No matter how you resist, you absolutely cannot withstand my ultimate move. Stop your futile struggles. As a warrior, I offer you a chance for an honorable defeat. Unleash all your strength!”

Although Le Kai’s power surged to a terrifying twenty thousand Anke in his frenzied state, compared to Sang Qing’s fifty thousand Anke, Sang Qing felt no worry. He rather welcomed Le Kai’s transformation, for he had decided not to kill Le Kai before extracting all his secrets. The more secrets Le Kai exposed, the greater his final gain.

This is the essence of power.

Le Kai felt his blood begin to boil, a burning sensation rising within. The “Violence Pills” transformed instantly into a frenzy mist circulating inside his body. The “Frenzied Battle” technique he employed was unorthodox, and the violent circulation of his meridians caused excruciating pain and immense power—beyond what ordinary people could imagine. Even though Le Kai’s meridians had been refined repeatedly, at this moment, they emitted a terrifying sizzling sound, as if flesh were being seared by a hot iron.

Not enough. Still not enough!

Le Kai’s rage fully ignited, his mind consumed by a mad thirst for slaughter. But this was not the ultimate goal; he sought to trigger his “Berserk Transformation.” Though each use of this technique consumed his life force, shortening his lifespan, Le Kai had no choice. Dying years from now was better than dying now, and more importantly, he couldn’t bear to watch his friends fall before his eyes. Whether it was the Lanbo Wu siblings or Jin Gang, they were precious friends to him.

If his death could buy their safety, Le Kai would hesitate not a moment.

Moreover, seeing Jin Gang’s current state, Le Kai understood the aftereffects of the “Violence Pills”: after completely exhausting one’s potential in an instant, one would become ten times weaker!

This was a dreadful consequence. Jin Gang was barely holding on, covered in blood, looking like a bloody figure under Gu Xi’s relentless assault. Gu Xi did not rush to finish him off but instead sought revenge, deliberately avoiding vital points to torture Jin Gang slowly.

Though not yet berserk, Le Kai’s mind, stimulated by the “Violence Pills” and his own deliberate enhancement, grew hazy. The madness of slaughter made him unable to wait any longer. Howling at the sky, his amplified spiritual power crashed like a sharp spear against Sang Qing’s mental defense net.

Sang Qing’s face turned pale in shock, stepping back and instantly launching an attack.

This frenzied mental assault further muddled Le Kai’s consciousness. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. Sang Qing was also not unscathed; it felt as if a physical spike had pierced his mind, causing dizziness and a momentary blank. Sang Qing had been overconfident. He never expected Le Kai’s mental power to be on a completely different level from his surface strength. After the frenzy, Le Kai’s spiritual force became wild and formidable, rivaling Sang Qing himself. In such an evenly matched surprise attack, the unprepared victim naturally suffered more.

Mental clashes were extremely perilous; severe damage could impair intelligence or even render one an imbecile.

Sang Qing was furious, unable to believe that he had been severely wounded by a mere ant. If this got out, it would be a colossal joke.

Whoosh!

The long-concentrated sword aura finally shot from the blade. Under this terrifying force, space itself seemed to groan in distress, an eerie sound like a distortion. Sang Qing’s figure appeared to merge with the sword aura, instantly teleporting tens of meters ahead—right where Le Kai stood.

This “Heartpiercing Fatal Sword” was indeed formidable, almost without spatial limitation. After the strike, the immense spiritual energy exploded violently, turning the void ahead into a vacuum. If it pierced flesh, the subsequent blast would obliterate even the strongest opponent. It was clear that Sang Qing, in his fury, had abandoned any thought of capturing Le Kai alive.

However, if this move had struck before Le Kai’s mental attack, it would have been a guaranteed hit. Unfortunately, Le Kai had already shattered Sang Qing’s mental net with his own assault, breaking the lock. Losing control and aided by the “Unified Step Method,” Le Kai moved like a ghost, having already dodged to the side.

At that moment, just as Sang Qing launched his attack and before he could change stance, his body twisted oddly. With a single step, he returned to his original position. His curved blade swept silently, emitting a faint red glow like splattered blood, exuding extreme brutality.

To Lanbo and the others, it seemed as if Le Kai had not moved at all. They cried out in grief and anger. When the faint red blade flashed, they were stunned to see Le Kai withstand a strike from a star-level warrior like Sang Qing. How immense must his power be! They were utterly awed.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Three crisp sounds rang out in succession—not loud but enough to unsettle the soul.

Sang Qing had, with barely a moment’s hesitation, retracted his sword to block what appeared to be a single strike but was actually three terrifying waves of attack.

Though it was a hasty defense, Sang Qing’s fifty-thousand Anke power was no joke. One charged strike met a swift counter, and Le Kai suffered the worse blow. The powerful recoil sent his body flying, fresh blood spewing from his mouth. Yet, a fierce and cruel light darkened his face. With a strange flash, he vanished midair, the faint red blade growing even more intense, striking down at Sang Qing like a madman.

His hair flew wildly, and his blood-red eyes were terrifying. Coupled with his unparalleled frenzy, in that instant, Le Kai’s aura was fully unleashed, radiating an indescribable, strange charm.

Boom!

The faint red blade erupted, scattering a shower of blood-like light midair. The savage force tore open a massive rift in the earth, blackened and scorched, faintly emitting the scent of burning.

The fire-type spiritual mist was far more destructive than ordinary true qi—Le Kai knew this well. Especially in his frenzied state, it could even transform into a terrifying flame, though he had yet to reach that realm.

Sang Qing was furious beyond measure, ashamed of his earlier cowardly retreat. Having been overwhelmed by Le Kai’s wild aura, he had chosen to back down—an unforgivable mistake for someone as proud as him. Facing an opponent much weaker than himself, he felt a rare pang of fear. How could that be?

Le Kai’s berserk aura seemed limitless, continuing to escalate. He fought like a madman, oblivious to retreat. Though blood sprayed from his lips, each attack was fiercer and more ruthless than the last. He kept swallowing pills, like a lunatic on a suicidal rampage, utterly disregarding his injuries.

There is truth in the saying: the bold fear the reckless, and the reckless fear the desperate. Under Le Kai’s relentless pressure, Sang Qing’s mind faltered first, naturally preventing him from performing at his best.