High Martial: I Can Copy All Root Bones!

「Jiangzhou East Suburb.」

Teng Xiaofan, disguised as the ’Saint Master’, was currently standing before the abandoned Killing Temple.

This was the final stop for Teng Xiaofan to complete Lu Changfeng’s mission.

The Killing Temple was already surrounded by elite Disciples of the Dark Buddha Demon Sect who had been mobilized in advance.

Their mission was to keep out any potential spies from the Martial Arts Powers of Jiangnan Prefecture, allowing only Lin Ye to enter.

Teng Xiaofan did not deliberately hide his tracks.

Given Lin Ye’s skills and objective, he was bound to arrive soon to meet the ’Saint Master’.

A night breeze swept by.

Not far behind Teng Xiaofan, a figure slowly approached.

Dressed in a red robe, the gloomy-featured Lin Ye slowly walked forward.

"You are the Saint Master? Are you really the Saint Master?" A look of excitement appeared in Lin Ye’s eyes.

Teng Xiaofan did not respond.

Xuansha’s figure stepped out from the side.

Lin Ye’s brow furrowed slightly. Just as he was about to speak, Xuansha attacked him without a word.

With a light push of his feet, Xuansha instantly shot forward dozens of meters, appearing before Lin Ye.

If the Light Body Techniques of the Tendon Transformation Realm focused on versatility, then the Light Body Techniques of the Bone Refining Realm emphasized explosive power.

In fact, it would be more fitting to call it Burst Step.

For the Bone Refining Fifth Layer, Jade Bone Strength adds one thousand jin, Iron Bone Enhancement three thousand, Silver Bone Power five thousand, and Golden Bone Power eight thousand!

And for the fifth layer, the Spirit Bone Realm, the strength increase varies according to one’s Talent, but even the worst is over ten thousand jin!

Every Bone Refining Fifth Layer expert is a humanoid T-Rex. Combined with their immensely powerful Inner Strength, a single, unrestrained palm or fist strike could stop a small river in its tracks.

However, Bone Refining Realm experts have generally learned to control their power, concentrating its force into a single point to use against their enemies.

This allows them to focus their strength for a more powerful blow against the enemy, while also minimizing damage to the surroundings.

As a result, when Bone Refining Realm Martial Artists fight, their battles are actually less spectacular than those of Tendon Transformation Realm Martial Artists.

Grand Martial Artists of the Tendon Transformation Realm can project their Inner Strength out of their bodies, trading their signature mid- to long-range techniques.

Bone Refining Realm experts, however, tend to choose close-quarters combat to fully leverage the explosive power gained within their bodies.

Moreover, because their speed and power are so extreme, most people can’t even see the movements of a Bone Refining Realm Martial Artist.

One can only judge the terrifying extent of their techniques from the power that occasionally leaks out from their exchanges.

At this moment, Xuansha was before Lin Ye, his fists glowing with a dark light as they rained down on his opponent.

Dark Buddha Demon-Killing Fist, a top-tier Martial Arts Boxing Skill! In addition to the True Energy of a Bone Refining Fifth Layer, Xuansha’s body was also covered by a Middle Grade Demon Killing Fist Intent! Every punch contained terrifying force!

Lin Ye reacted quickly, his hands forming into claws to receive Xuansha’s attacks.

But Lin Ye soon discovered that the power behind Xuansha’s fists was too terrifying. After just a few punches, his clawed hands were bent back, the bones already starting to fracture.

To be able to fracture the bones of a Bone Refining Fifth Layer expert, one could only imagine how horrifyingly heavy Xuansha’s fists were.

More importantly, Lin Ye risked taking a punch to land a claw strike on Xuansha’s chest, only to hear the sound of screeching metal.

’This guy’s body is as hard as his fists! I can’t break through his defense at all!’

Lin Ye knew that if he didn’t use his trump card, he would be beaten to death.

Lin Ye’s black hair rapidly turned red, his eyes became bloodshot, and his mouth split open to his earlobes, revealing rows of fine, sharp teeth.

His body began to radiate a demonic red glow!

’Demon Fiend Bloodline?’ Xuansha’s brow furrowed slightly. He activated his own Ultimate Technique as well.

Dark Buddha Glazed Body!

The monk’s robe on Xuansha’s upper body exploded, and his form swelled to three meters tall, his skin turning the color of dark, glazed obsidian!

This was an External Skill, an Ultimate Technique he had cultivated from his High-Grade [Golden Body] Talent, equivalent to a High-Grade Martial Arts True Intent!

In this state, he had even been able to withstand several blows from the Lan Family Ancestor in an instant!

The two instantly exchanged hundreds of blows. The slightest trace of power leaking from their clash could easily pulverize rocks ten meters away. Watching from the side, Teng Xiaofan broke out in a sweat and secretly took a few more steps back.

’Their Combat Power is too immense,’ he thought. ’If I faced either of them head-on, I’d probably be killed instantly.’

"Stop!"

After blocking another of Xuansha’s punches with his claws, Lin Ye pulled back and retreated.

Lin Ye’s hands were already trembling slightly. The power of Xuansha’s Fist Technique was too great; even after activating his Demon Fiend Bloodline, he was still struggling to bear it.

Xuansha possessed a dual Martial Arts True Intent, and his Dark Buddha Glazed Body was even a High-Grade Martial Arts True Intent. He wasn’t the least bit intimidated when clashing with the Demon Fiend Bloodline-activated Lin Ye.

In fact, Lin Ye had to admit that he had been at a disadvantage in the recent exchange.

"Amitabha Buddha. Lin Ye, by provoking the Saint Master, you have acted like a traitor to the Holy Sect. You will surely die," Xuansha said, pressing his palms together.

Lin Ye recognized Xuansha’s affiliation. "You’re from the Dark Buddha Demon Sect, aren’t you? You’re strong enough. Did the Saint Master send you to kill me?"

"Saint Master, there’s a reason for all this! I meant you no disrespect. I only wanted to meet you, but I had no other way. I couldn’t find you, so I had to resort to this crude plan."

This last sentence was directed at Teng Xiaofan in the distance.

After the fight, Lin Ye’s temper had mellowed considerably, and even the gloomy expression on his face had softened a great deal.

Teng Xiaofan turned around, revealing a domineering and cold face. "You wanted to see me? For what purpose?"

Lin Ye was slightly taken aback, then answered, "I doubt there’s anyone in the Saint Demon Sect who doesn’t want to meet you. I just want to know if you have the ability to command the Gluttony Demon Sect and make my sister obey your orders."

"Your sister?" Teng Xiaofan asked with a frown.

Lin Ye nodded. "My sister is the current master of the Gluttony Demon Sect. She’s also the one who adopted me and gave me a second chance at life. To me, she’s my real sister."

"Did your sister order you to come to Jiangzhou to see me?" Teng Xiaofan asked.

Lin Ye shook his head. "No, this was my own idea. I just heard that the Saint Master had appeared in the world and came on my own initiative, to meet you in advance on my sister’s behalf."

"So, what are your thoughts now?" Teng Xiaofan asked again.

A trace of pride appeared on Lin Ye’s gloomy face. "It seems the Dark Buddha Demon Sect has already submitted to you, so you must have some ability."

"But our Gluttony Demon Sect is different. We’ll need to see you do more to convince us before we’ll submit. After all, these are chaotic times. Only by choosing an enlightened master can we secure a place for ourselves."

It seemed this madman, Lin Ye, also had his own considerations.

’Looks like the Gluttony Demon Sect isn’t completely without hope after all.’

’It’s mostly because they’ve grown accustomed to their Cultivation Technique and can’t change their habit of killing indiscriminately.’

Lu Changfeng’s voice sounded in Teng Xiaofan’s ear. After a moment to compose himself, Teng Xiaofan repeated the words: "Haha, let’s not even talk about whether you’re willing to submit to me. How do you know I don’t intend to just eliminate the Gluttony Demon Sect and find another power to serve as a new Demon Sect for the Saint Demon Sect?"

"You also know that these are chaotic times, but chaos also means opportunity."

"My ambition is to seize the right opportunity, unify the seven prefectures of the Song Country, establish a Holy Country, and restore the glory the Saint Demon Sect held thousands of years ago."

"He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world. Therefore, some things must be discarded once I retake command of the Saint Demon Sect." Teng Xiaofan’s meaning was clear.

Things like the Gluttony Demon Sect could be completely discarded if their harm outweighed their usefulness.

Lin Ye was also slightly stunned by the ambition revealed in Teng Xiaofan’s words.

The current Song Country was a complex web of Sect powers and family powers; even the Song Country’s Royal Family was helpless in the face of the current situation.

No one dared to speak of unifying the Song Country in its complex state. At most, they would carve out a territory and rule as a king.

’If Lu Changfeng can really achieve what he claims, he would indeed have to discard some things... like the Gluttony Demon Sect.’

The existence of the Gluttony Demon Sect was destined to prevent the Saint Demon Sect from winning the hearts of the people; it could only reap fear.

Lin Ye pondered for a moment before speaking, "If the Saint Master can truly achieve that, then everyone in the Gluttony Demon Sect, from top to bottom, would be willing to change our Cultivation Techniques immediately."

"But for now, Saint Master, you should first focus on the first step: reintegrating the Saint Demon Sect. We can talk about the rest later."

After a pause, Lin Ye said, "My actions in Jiangzhou these past few days were impulsive. It was my own idea. Saint Master, you can beat me or curse me as you please, but I beg you not to involve my sister."

Lin Ye began to bow his head and admit his mistake. In truth, he was genuinely worried that after Lu Changfeng unified the Saint Demon Sect, he would exclude the Gluttony Demon Sect.

’No wonder the other Demon Sects are holding back and watching from the sidelines. Only I was foolish enough to rush out and be the vanguard, demanding to see the Saint Master. When I get back, my sister is definitely going to chew me out.’

Of the nine original sects of the Saint Demon Sect, only six remained. Among these six, the behavior of the Gluttony Demon Sect was the most in line with the image of vicious Demon Dao cultivators.

They hunted and killed ordinary people at will, eating their hearts and lungs. The mere mention of the name ’Gluttony Demon Sect’ could stop a child from crying at night.

"The fault lies not with the Cultivation Technique, but with your wanton attitude—your indiscriminate hunting of ordinary people. Understand?" Teng Xiaofan said.

As for eating people, if Lu Changfeng really were to unify the Song Country in the future, all the death row inmates in the entire country probably wouldn’t be enough to feed even a few members of the Gluttony Demon Sect.

At that time, with the state’s propaganda machine at work, the Gluttony Demon Sect could be portrayed as an organization that only eats criminals, turning them into heroic defenders of the nation.

The line between the Demon Dao and the Righteous Dao was merely a matter of perception.

Lin Ye seemed lost in thought. After a moment, he looked up. "Saint Master, may I ask if I can leave now?"

"Leave Jiangzhou?"

Lin Ye nodded. "Now that I’ve met you, it’s natural that I should leave."

"I will convey your philosophy to the Sect Master."

Lu Changfeng’s voice sounded in Teng Xiaofan’s ear, so he nodded lightly. "You may go. Don’t let it happen again."

"Thank you, Saint Master! And thank you, Dark Buddha Demon Sect, for showing mercy!"

After speaking, Lin Ye’s red robe flared, and his figure vanished into the night.

"Saint Master, in the end, you still want to bring the Gluttony Demon Sect into the fold," Xuansha said.

The figures of Lu Changfeng and Sikong Jue appeared from the side.

Lu Changfeng had been hidden nearby the whole time, using a technique to transmit his words to Teng Xiaofan.

"Mm, since they aren’t targeting me specifically, there’s still value in subduing them."

"First, let’s see if he can even survive the pursuit of the Jiangzhou Prefecture Yamen!" Lu Changfeng said slowly.

Near the Killing Temple, Xuansha had gathered two Bone Refining Fifth Layer experts, eight Bone Refining Fourth Layer experts, and over twenty other Bone Refining Realm experts from the Dark Buddha Demon Sect.

With such strength assembled, no Martial Arts Power in Jiangzhou was willing to be the first to clash with them.

But outside the Killing Temple... that was a different story.