The city of Heishi in Daliang was already completely shrouded in black mist.
In a corner of a dilapidated civilian house.
The figure of Fang Xi quietly appeared.
Not only that, he was also carrying a sack of rice in his hands.
Hmm, it was not spiritual bamboo rice, but ordinary rice for the mortal servants at the foot of the mountain, bought casually with some gold and silver.
"Taking back these supplies should be enough to fulfill the task," Fang Xi rubbed his chin. "If I wait a few more months, after the supplies run out, maybe I can exchange rice for secret techniques, just thinking about it is so beautiful..."
"Of course, any supplies are no match for a chance at survival... sigh, Heishi City has become like this, I should think of a way to leave as soon as possible."
He found that his crossing still had some limitations, such as returning to the same place he originally left from.
This made it troublesome for Fang Xi to leave Heishi City.
Of course, it was just a minor inconvenience.
He had surveyed the black mist outside the city and confirmed that it had the nature of a formation.
This formation might trap mortals, but there were many methods for cultivators.
Just the ones Fang Xi knew of numbered several, among which the most convenient was the 'Breaking Banishment Talisman'!
This type of talisman was a rare and precious one, specialized in destroying various formations.
"At present, the black mist outside the city is equivalent to a first-order trapping formation. Using a first-order 'Breaking Banishment Talisman,' even if it cannot be destroyed, at least it can temporarily break open an escape route..."
"Of course, the Breaking Banishment Talisman must be at least of superior first-order quality, and because it is extremely rare and scarce, the price starts at tens of spirit stones..."
"I still need to quickly improve my strength and establish trade between the two realms."
Fang Xi looked towards the center of the city with a worried expression.
The demonic ancient tree had not been seen for several days, and visibly, it had grown taller.
Obviously, this demonic tree was still growing.
With its current power and immortal characteristics, even Foundation Establishment cultivators would find it difficult to deal with, and the black mist outside the city was only at the level of a first-order formation.
If it were to truly grow, especially if the black mist reached the level of a second-order formation or higher, Fang Xi would truly be in trouble.
If he didn't leave early, he might really be trapped here and forced to give up on this world!
...
East city gate.
The mansion where the people of Baiyun Martial Hall were located.
A man with white eyebrows stood with a steel staff, coldly looking at Mu Miaomiao and a few others. "I just want to pay my respects to Senior Mu Canglong, why are you stopping me?"
Beside him, lying in a sorry state, was Han Lan.
"You're taking advantage of someone in a weak position!"
Mu Miaomiao gritted her teeth in hatred.
After Mu Canglong fainted, his condition had been very poor, and she had been worried about it for the past few days.
Unexpectedly, earlier today, someone suddenly came to challenge Mu Canglong, this white-browed 'Yuan Fei,' claiming to have a martial arts competition with Mu Canglong!
Han Lan stepped forward to argue, but in the blink of an eye, he was knocked down by a staff.
At this moment, Mu Miaomiao realized that this Yuan Fei had actually broken through to a high level beyond the martial hall master among the younger generation of Heishi City.
"We at Baiyun Martial Hall are willing to concede defeat, what more do you want?" Mu Miaomiao looked at her useless junior brothers and sisters, feeling bitter inside.
"Hehe, according to the rules of the martial hall world, if I challenge and win, I should be able to obtain everything from the loser."
Yuan Fei looked around. "Now that everyone is in a difficult situation, you can just hand over this mansion and food to me."
His White Ape Martial Hall had suffered heavy losses before, even the martial hall master had died in battle.
Now that they had barely escaped to the outer city, they found that all the good places had been taken, and their food reserves were insufficient, so they immediately set their sights on Baiyun Martial Hall.
Because Baiyun Martial Hall had chosen a good location and seemed to have sufficient supplies.
Most importantly... according to reliable information, Mu Canglong was critically injured and dying, and there was no other martial hall master-level expert in Baiyun Martial Hall!
"Impossible!"
Mu Miaomiao immediately refused without hesitation.
What he wanted now was their lives!
"Hmph, if you don't accept a gift, you'll have to accept a punishment. Remember, in the current city, survival of the fittest is the law of the land."
Yuan Fei tightened his grip on the staff, his heart filled with murderous intent.
Many of his loved ones had died in the demonic disaster, and he had long been holding a grudge.
Moreover, this woman was quite beautiful...
As he pondered, a figure pounced out and knelt on the ground. "Wu Ji is willing to serve the adult!"
"Second Senior Brother, you..." Tang Xuan pointed at Wu Ji, his body trembling.
Liu Taotao also did not expect that Second Senior Brother Wu Ji would actually betray them first.
Although the situation of Baiyun Martial Hall was not good without a true strength warrior, this kind of character...
"Wu Ji? Not bad, very good..."
Yuan Fei laughed heartily. "But... you can betray Baiyun Martial Hall, you can also betray me at any time."
"Huh?" Wu Ji looked up, his expression full of panic.
The next moment.
A staff shadow smashed into his forehead, causing his brain to burst and die.
Bang!
Wu Ji's body fell heavily to the ground.
Watching the person who was alive just moments ago turn into a corpse, even though Mu Miaomiao had experienced many things in the past few days, she still felt a bit dazed.
"How about it? I'll give you ten breaths to consider."
Yuan Fei felt extremely pleased.
This was the world he wanted, where might makes right!
If there were no life-threatening crisis in the city, it would be even better.
"I... agree..."
Mu Miaomiao was extremely unwilling. At this moment, the houses and supplies that had lost their protection were no different from death.
But being able to die later was still better than dying immediately.
"We cannot agree."
Just then, a gentle voice came from outside the door.
Fang Xi walked in calmly and said.
"Younger Brother Fang?" Mu Miaomiao's expression brightened. This junior brother had said he was going to search for supplies and had not returned for several days, causing her to worry day and night, afraid that something might have happened.
His appearance at this moment was not quite timely, causing her great worry.
This ruthless man Yuan Fei was truly capable of killing!
"You don't agree?" Yuan Fei's eyes narrowed. "Do you want to have a martial arts competition with me?"
"Haha, I never engage in martial arts."
Fang Xi's smile gradually turned cold. "I only kill!"
As he spoke, he had already arrived in front of Yuan Fei and struck out with a palm.
Whoosh!
A foul wind blew as his palm turned pitch black, even carrying a deadly poison.
"Such fast footwork, such poisonous palm strength!"
Yuan Fei raised his staff, leaping back like a giant ape, wary and fearful.
Mu Miaomiao and the others were stunned. "Black Cloud level?"
"Youngest Senior Brother, have you made a breakthrough?"
Looking at the palm of the other party, Mu Miaomiao's heart was filled with complex and indescribable feelings.
She had been diligently practicing martial arts, but the realm she couldn't break through was easily achieved by the other party, saying that she didn't envy or envy would be false.
But at this moment, at the decline of the sect, having someone step forward to take up the banner of the martial hall also made her breathe a sigh of relief.
"Not bad... I didn't expect that besides Mu Canglong, Baiyun Martial Hall also has another outstanding individual!"
Yuan Fei jumped back a distance, pointing his staff at Fang Xi. "'Infinite Staff' Yuan Fei, please advise..."
"Infinite Staff?"
Fang Xi thought of Yuan Tiangang, who had come to sell his skills from his family's mansion, probably a relative or senior of the other party.
But at this moment, he didn't even think about it. Moving like a red snake, he had already turned into a shadow, flying towards Yuan Fei.
Bang bang!
Yuan Fei roared repeatedly, swinging his staff so densely that not a drop of ink could penetrate.
But in the next moment, amidst the myriad staff shadows, Fang Xi's palm, like a poisonous snake, pierced through the imperceptible gap and struck his chest.
Crack!
A piercing bone-cracking sound rang out, and Yuan Fei was sent flying, his eyes bloodshot, bulging out. "Impossible..."
"Nothing is impossible..."
Fang Xi retracted his palm.
His White Cloud Palm had broken through the True Energy, bringing a secondary enhancement to the body.
Although it did not double the True Energy, even if it was only one or two percent, it was enough to crush an ordinary martial hall master.
After all, at the peak, even the slightest difference, like those athletes in their past lives, could be the key factor in determining victory or defeat.
Fang Xi's blood and energy had already surpassed Yuan Fei by several percent, giving him a significant advantage.
Coupled with his keen senses, he found the flaws in the opponent's staff technique, delivering a fatal blow, which was nothing trivial.
"Dead... dead?"
Tang Xuan stepped forward, checked, and confirmed that Yuan Fei was really dead.
This martial hall master had been struck in the chest by Fang Xi's palm, shattering his internal organs and also being poisoned, naturally he was doomed to die.
"Since the demonic disaster, the rules of this city have long since changed, you must adapt!"
Fang Xi glared, scolding Tang Xuan and the others as if they were apprentices.
Being scolded by him, these people, including Mu Miaomiao, all shrank back as if facing Mu Canglong.
"Senior Brother, please look!"
Tang Xuan searched the body for a while and handed a secret technique manual to Fang Xi.
'Infinite Staff Technique?'
Fang Xi did not mind this slight change in address and carefully examined the manual.
He was not planning to practice more third-rate martial arts unless he encountered something particularly suitable and not conflicting with his own martial arts.
At this moment, his main goal was still focused on Yuanhe Mountain.
"Pay respects to Senior Brother!"
Mu Miaomiao smiled bitterly and also bowed, acknowledging the new rule that might makes right.
"I once promised you to take action for the martial hall once..."
Fang Xi looked at Mu Miaomiao and suddenly smiled.
Just as Mu Miaomiao felt empty, thinking that this junior brother was going to distance himself, Fang Xi directly said, "Dealing with this person was my own decision, so it doesn't count... Miaomiao, are you willing to ask me to take action to save your father?"
"Save my father?"
Mu Miaomiao's small mouth slowly opened, emitting an incredulous sound.
(End of this chapter)