143: Break down and then build up, and then go one step further

Pfft!

Kong Qing’s body trembled, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his injuries worsening again. The combined might of the eastern wasteland tower and the ten thousand souls banner was too terrifying.

“Soul Suppressing Pearl!”

Kong Qing’s face was incredibly grim, and he immediately conjured a gray pearl.

The pearl floated before his body, sealing his soul. Even though he was a Dragon Transformation Realm Peak expert, if his soul were to be drawn into the ten thousand souls banner, his ultimate fate would undoubtedly be death.

Fortunately, the current master of this ten thousand souls banner had a cultivation that was too weak. If the opponent’s strength were sufficient, he could even draw his physical body into the ten thousand souls banner.

With his soul sealed, the ten thousand souls banner found it difficult to devour Kong Qing’s soul.

Kong Qing’s eyes were fierce, and he immediately clenched his fist, striking out towards Xie Weilou.

Dealing with two mere ants actually required him to expend so much effort; for him, this was a humiliation. He had to make sure these two were reduced to ashes.

“Hmph!”

Xie Weilou’s laughter was hoarse and incredibly sinister, demonic energy covering his entire body, like a vengeful spirit crawling out of hell.

He conjured a black brush and quickly etched Restriction runes.

He had already mastered the techniques of a sixth-grade Restriction Master. Previously, his cultivation was low and his soul weak, making it difficult to etch sixth-grade runes. Now, with the help of the Demon Hand and the spiritual brush, forcibly etching the runes wouldn't be too much of a problem.

Of course, his soul power might not hold up.

But it didn't matter; he could take a gamble, gamble for a chance to break through!

Buzz!

In an instant, Xie Weilou had finished etching a sixth-grade Restriction rune. The Restriction stood before him, both offensive and defensive.

His face grew even paler; one sixth-grade rune had nearly exhausted his soul power, but his smile grew even more deranged.

Boom!

Kong Qing punched the rune Restriction, and with that punch, he actually failed to shatter the rune Restriction.

“What?!”

Kong Qing’s expression changed drastically.

Boom!

The rune Restriction vibrated, and a destructive power erupted, instantly engulfing Kong Qing.

“Ah…”

Kong Qing let out another shrill scream. His body flew backward, directly turning into a bloody mess, his flesh and blood blurred. His remaining arm also showed numerous cracks, and the stark white bones were exposed.

After stabilizing his body.

Kong Qing said with a shocked expression, “A sixth-grade Restriction Master… I didn’t expect you to actually be a sixth-grade Restriction Master…”

A fifth-grade Restriction Master could etch Restriction runes that could withstand a Profound Manifestation Realm expert, so a sixth-grade Restriction Master could naturally withstand a Dragon Transformation Realm expert.

At this moment, he became even more curious about Xie Weilou’s identity. Controlling the ten thousand souls banner, possessing terrifying demonic energy within him, and also being a sixth-grade Restriction Master—this was astonishing.

And that woman, the treasure she conjured was even more terrifying; it almost cost him half his life.

“…”

Xie Weilou said no more. His expression was wild, and he immediately took out three Divine Treasure Pills from his storage ring.

Without the slightest hesitation, he abruptly swallowed the Divine Treasure Pills.

The power of the Divine Treasure Pills erupted completely, raging and wildly destructive within his body, but he paid it no mind. Instead, he took out several more thousand-year-old spiritual herbs and directly forced them down.

After swallowing the spiritual herbs, the power within his body became even more ferocious, constantly destroying his meridians and dantian, as if it wanted to tear him apart.

Buzz!

Xie Weilou immediately circulated the Nirvana Sutra. His eyes were bloodthirsty, and demonic energy surged. He directly charged towards Kong Qing.

No destruction, no construction. Only through battle could he advance further. Such immense power would certainly allow him to progress further.

He wasn't worried about exploding either; with the Nirvana Sutra in hand, he naturally had no fear.

“This lunatic…”

Lin Qinghuang saw Xie Weilou take the Divine Treasure Pills and spiritual herbs, and her heart tightened. Such powerful energy entering the body could cause him to explode and die if he wasn't careful.

However, Xie Weilou would definitely not risk doing such a thing; he should have some confidence.

Thinking of this, Lin Qinghuang immediately took out a bottle of pills and swallowed them. She flew up, the eastern wasteland tower suspended before her. She formed hand seals, forcefully controlling the eastern wasteland tower, trying to find the best opportunity.

“You’re looking for death!”

Kong Qing’s tone was chilling. Demonic energy permeated from his body, and a green light surged into the nine heavens. His ruptured arm grew back again, and he charged forward.

Boom!

Xie Weilou and Kong Qing clashed, both wildly throwing punches. Demonic energy and demonic energy collided, power surged, and pressure rolled, the ground constantly exploding as thick smoke rose.

After ten moves.

Boom!

Kong Qing punched Xie Weilou in the chest. Xie Weilou’s sternum cracked, and his body was sent flying, but his golden heart remained completely undamaged.

Thump!

Thump!

The golden heart pulsed continuously. Xie Weilou’s vital energy was vast, and his fighting spirit was powerful.

“Die!”

Kong Qing’s tone was sharp, and he threw a punch. A green fist print once again struck Xie Weilou’s chest.

Crack!

Xie Weilou’s chest bones exploded, blood spurted out, and his body was sent flying, breaking over a dozen large trees before he stabilized.

Pfft!

Xie Weilou spat out a mouthful of fresh blood from the corner of his mouth. He glanced at his chest; his sternum was already shattered, and his other four organs were severely damaged, but his heart remained unharmed. The golden heart was even more extraordinary than he had imagined.

At the same time, under the baptism of the Nirvana Sutra, the power within his body was drawn and continuously surged into his liver. His liver gradually began to transform, turning golden.

However, his soul power was greatly depleted. At this moment, his consciousness was somewhat blurry, and demonic energy was constantly eroding his soul.

“He’s not dead yet?! To what extent has his heart been forged?!”

Kong Qing’s face was grim. A Dragon Transformation Realm Peak expert was actually unable to pierce the heart of a Dao Repository Realm expert. This left him in disbelief.

However, after suffering the attack from the eastern wasteland tower, he felt his injuries were too severe, and his strength had greatly diminished. Otherwise, how could he not suppress and kill this child?

“Hmph!”

Xie Weilou sneered, clenching his fist. His sleeve exploded, and demonic energy soared into the sky. Terrifying demonic patterns covered his arm. He shot forward like an arrow, charging towards Kong Qing, and his demonic fist struck out.

“…”

Kong Qing’s eyes were fierce, and he threw a punch. He wanted to see how long this person could last.

Boom!

Their fists clashed, and Xie Weilou’s body flew backward.

Bang!

Kong Qing’s body flickered, and afterimages appeared. He appeared before Xie Weilou and threw over a dozen punches in a row, each punch striking Xie Weilou’s chest.

Boom!

After a dozen punches, Xie Weilou was slammed into the ground, creating a crater a hundred meters in diameter.

“…”

Lin Qinghuang’s gaze sharpened.

“Die!”

Kong Qing roared, forming hand seals with both hands. A green treasure seal pressed down on Xie Weilou.

“…”

Xie Weilou lay in the large crater, a bloody mess, his consciousness completely blurry. His eyes were filled with dazzling bloody light, and the demonic energy on his body became even deeper and more powerful.

He instinctively extended his Demon Hand, and the ten thousand souls banner flew forward, directly blocking the green treasure seal.

“Damn it!”

Kong Qing’s face was filled with anger. Xie Weilou, with the ten thousand souls banner, was like having a turtle shell, very difficult to break through.

He conjured a jade battle spear, brandishing it and striking out towards Xie Weilou.

Boom!

Just then, a booming sound came from within Xie Weilou’s body. The aura on his body continuously strengthened, and his liver completely turned golden.

His cultivation advanced further, the aura of the Demon Hand became even more ferocious, and demonic light surged in all directions, covering the entire mountain forest…