"Hmph!"

"Two pieces of trash!"

As the Heavenly Wrath Sect Disciple's roar subsided, another person walked out of the Cloud Water Palace.

This person was about twenty years old, with a gloomy expression and a naturally arrogant, wild demeanor.

As soon as he emerged, his gaze fixed on Li Yun.

Not knowing if it was an illusion, Li Yun actually felt a sliver of cold killing intent from this person.

"You from the Heavenly Martial Sect, you have quite the nerve!"

"To think you dared to collude with outsiders to sneak into the Ruins, and even dared to strike at our Heavenly Wrath Sect Disciples. Do you even know the meaning of life and death?"

Hearing this, Li Yun immediately felt a wave of discomfort, feeling uneasy all over.

This was another damn poser.

And the kind that forced it, not even knowing how to speak properly.

Li Yun couldn't be bothered with such a person.

He said directly, "Sorry, I really don't know the meaning of life and death. Why don't you teach me?"

"Very well!"

"Arrogant enough!"

"But you will soon regret it!"

Senior Brother Lin's brow twitched, and with a sudden, forceful step forward, he lunged directly at Fatty.

The speed he burst forth with was extremely fast.

The short distance of over ten meters was covered in the blink of an eye, leaving three afterimages trailing behind him.

"Die!"

Fatty was filled with shock. With his cultivation having reached the Sixth Level of Strength Refining, he was actually somewhat unable to react. By the time he looked up and clearly saw Senior Brother Lin, the other's five fingers were already like hooks, transformed into a sharp claw, clawing down fiercely toward his skull.

If this claw strike landed solidly...

His head would surely be crushed on the spot.

In his haste...

Fatty could only lower his body to the ground and perform a lazy donkey roll to barely dodge Senior Brother Lin's strike, appearing incredibly pathetic in the process.

"Damn it... you actually dared to launch a sneak attack. Have you no shame?!"

Fatty cursed out in anger.

"You still dare to curse!"

"This move will take your life!"

Senior Brother Lin's expression became increasingly grim as he lunged at Fatty once more with incredible speed. Before he even arrived, seven sharp claw shadows appeared in mid-air!

Every single one was incredibly realistic.

Every single one was as sharp as a hook.

Every single one exuded a piercing killing intent.

"Shit..."

Fatty immediately gasped. He was no match; he was completely outmatched.

This Tiannu Sect Senior Brother Lin not only had a higher cultivation than him, but his martial arts realm was also extremely high. In particular, this claw technique he was using had likely reached near Perfection.

Fortunately, at this moment...

Li Yun moved. Supported by his second-grade Internal Energy, he stepped out with the Flying Star Step. His speed was also incredibly fast, and his figure even vaguely carried a hazy quality.

Bang!

In an instant, Fatty was kicked away by Li Yun.

At the same time...

Li Yun also threw a punch, which transformed into seven fist shadows in mid-air, fiercely smashing the claw shadows apart.

Bang, bang, bang!

Li Yun and the Tiannu Sect's Senior Brother Lin clashed fist against claw, erupting with a sound like muffled thunder that made eardrums throb and hearts race.

As the shadows of fists and claws dissipated, Senior Brother Lin was forced back several steps.

Senior Brother Lin looked at Li Yun with some shock.

"Impossible!"

"The quality of your Internal Energy is actually higher than mine! How could the Tianwu Sect have a Disciple like you?"

The two Tiannu Sect Disciples behind him had already stood up, and hearing this, they were also filled with shock.

A Tianwu Sect Disciple's Internal Energy quality was actually higher than Senior Brother Lin's?

How could that be possible?

One must know that Senior Brother Lin Shangwu was the Chief of the Tiannu Sect's Bing-rank, at the ninth level of Strength Refining. Relying on his extraordinary talent, he had gained the Sect's favor, mastered the Tiannu Sect's unique Cultivation Technique, and rarely achieved fourth-grade Internal Energy!

This time, the Sect had specifically found a way to send Lin Shangwu into the ruins to obtain the Tianfu Inner Force Condensation Method, in order to take another step forward and cultivate Upper Three-grade Internal Energy.

Once Lin Shangwu cultivated Upper Three-grade Internal Energy, the Sect would pour in massive resources to help him cultivate True Qi, intending for him to reverse from Acquired to Innate within half a year.

Such a Genius had actually lost to a Tianwu Sect Disciple in terms of Internal Energy quality?

Then just how high was this Tianwu Sect Disciple's Internal Energy quality?

Third-grade?

"Tch, look at that shocked face of yours. Truly ignorant and making a fuss over nothing!"

Li Yun sneered.

He then took the initiative to lunge at Lin Shangwu once more.

This time, he went all out.

His Second-grade Internal Energy was unleashed without reservation, surging frantically.

Thunderclap Fist!

Tiger Subduing Fist!

Entangling Silk Force!

From time to time, he even mixed in several strikes of Eagle Claw Skill filled with sharp intent.

He was completely treating Lin Shangwu like a punching bag, unleashing a frantic barrage.

Use full strength when fighting a lion.

Use full strength even when fighting a rabbit.

Moreover, this Lin Shangwu was no small rabbit. From the moment he appeared, Li Yun had indeed felt a hint of threat from him.

Li Yun didn't dare to be careless.

Nor did he dare to think he was invincible just because he had cultivated Second-grade Internal Energy.

Truth be told, he only had Second-grade Internal Energy. In terms of cultivation level, he was still far inferior to Lin Shangwu. Once the fight dragged on and his Internal Energy was heavily consumed, it would become disadvantageous for Li Yun.

Therefore, he either wouldn't strike, or he had to kill Lin Shangwu as quickly as possible.

As a result—

Lin Shangwu felt extremely stifled.

He believed his cultivation far surpassed Li Yun's. Although his Fourth-grade Internal Energy wasn't as good as Li Yun's, it was definitely not bad. Yet, he was being suppressed by Li Yun's frantic assault.

He was being beaten back step by step.

In less than half a minute...

Lin Shangwu failed to react in time and was injured by a strike of Thunderclap Fist Intent from Li Yun. The power of the thunderclap shook his internal organs.

Had it not been for his robust Internal Force forcibly dispersing the thunderclap's power...

This single strike would likely have left him heavily injured.

Even so, the impact of the thunderclap's power on his internal organs still caused him waves of needle-like pain. Unable to control himself, he spat out a mouthful of blood.

His entire body was sent flying over ten meters like a tattered sack before crashing onto the ground.

Seeing this, Fatty immediately roared with excitement.

"Bah! What Heavenly Wrath Sect Disciple? What Senior Brother Lin? All trash... In front of my brother, you're nothing but a fart!"

The two Heavenly Wrath Sect Disciples to the side were even more pale with fright.

Neither could believe that the immensely powerful Lin Shangwu would be defeated so quickly by a Heavenly Martial Sect disciple, and even be injured!

The two of them hurriedly ran toward Lin Shangwu.

They helped Lin Shangwu up.

"Senior Brother Lin, are you alright?"

"The Heavenly Martial Sect disciple is too fierce. If we can't win, let's leave quickly and settle the score with them once we're out of the Ruins..."

Unexpectedly...

Lin Shangwu suddenly let out a violent roar.

His hands clawed fiercely into the chests of the two Heavenly Wrath Sect Disciples, one on each side, actually tearing them open and ripping out their hearts on the spot.

"No... Senior Brother Lin, you..."

The poor two Heavenly Wrath Sect Disciples hadn't even figured out what was happening before they collapsed.

But Lin Shangwu's face was distorted and savage, revealing a demonic expression. Right in front of Li Yun and Fatty, he stuffed the hearts of the two Heavenly Wrath Sect Disciples into his mouth!

*Munch, munch.* He began chewing right then and there.

The scene was indescribably gruesome.

So much so that Fatty even gagged on the spot, vomiting uncontrollably...