Desolate Devouring Art-Chapter 805 - Mysterious Guest

Liu Wuxie was never fond of lively gatherings, especially those with large crowds. Moreover, after the recruitment test, most people had a poor impression of him—attending the banquet would be no different from walking into a trap.

"Senior Brother, do I have to go?" Liu Wuxie asked, tucking the invitation away and seeking his senior brother's opinion.

"I'm afraid you have no choice. This banquet is mandatory for every new disciple, mainly to let everyone be acquainted with each other. But in reality, this is a battlefield where rivalries are formed," Jiang Le explained with a frown.

Refusing to attend would mean going against the Heavenly Spirit Celestial Academy's expectations. Moreover, White Dragon Peak had held the top rank among the seven peaks in recent years, and skipping the banquet would only make his life harder at the academy.

"Junior Brother, you should attend. The banquet is merely a formal introduction, and there won't be any fights. You can make an appearance, then leave. No one will cause any trouble for you," Shen Rong said as he walked over.

However, Jiang Le remained unconvinced. In recent years, White Dragon Peak had grown accustomed to being overbearing, and tensions over the spiritual rice had reached the point of no return.

Although White Dragon Peak didn't continue to send people over, that didn't mean they had given up. After all, over a hundred pounds of spiritual rice was equivalent to tens of millions of spirit stones.

"It would be great if our master came with us. According to tradition, the elders of each peak must attend," Jiang Le said. His concerns weren't unfounded as they would have nothing to fear if their master was present with them. Even if White Dragon Peak tried to target them, they wouldn't dare to do anything with their master around.

Unfortunately, their master's temperament was unpredictable. He had been absent from the previous banquet, and as a result, they had nearly lost their lives.

"I'll go since it's required. I'll make an appearance and leave," Liu Wuxie replied. He could at least treat it as an opportunity to broaden his horizons.

"Junior Brother, be cautious of White Dragon Peak's disciples. Speak as little as possible," Jiang Le warned, emphasizing the need for vigilance.

After all, the Heavenly Spirit Celestial Academy didn't prohibit killing, unlike traditional sects, as it was survival of the fittest here. The academy had heaven-defying cultivation and martial techniques, a comprehensive cultivation system, and guidance from mentors. Cultivating here was several times faster than in the outside world.

That was why so many people fought to join the Heavenly Spirit Celestial Academy. After all, only true prodigies could establish themselves there, and all the disciples were prodigies. Even if they left the academy in the future, it wouldn't be an issue for them to become an overlord in the outside world.

Only true disciples who endured the trials would gain the academy's recognition.

Liu Wuxie nodded. There must be a reason why Jiang Le spoke those words. White Dragon Peak wouldn't allow anyone to threaten their position, which had resulted in their disciples becoming arrogant and overbearing.

The banquet was scheduled for the next day, but Liu Wuxie wasn't in a hurry. He planned to leave just before it began. After returning to the hut to wash up, he sat down to cultivate.

The spiritual energy in the surroundings began to pour into Liu Wuxie's body like a tidal wave. As his true essence grew purer with every second, he was pushing toward the pinnacle of the second-level Nascent Transformation Realm.

He was confident that he could make a breakthrough to the third-level Nascent Transformation Realm in about ten days, and such rapid progress was simply unbelievable.

It was mainly due to the abundant spiritual energy and laws here. His current cultivation was also low, so his breakthrough came easily.

His progress would gradually slow once he reached the high levels of the Nascent Transformation Realm.

After killing Li Shan and the others, Liu Wuxie had obtained millions of spirit stones from them—enough resources to push his cultivation to the fifth or even seventh-level Nascent Transformation Realm.

This was why he hadn't taken on any missions; he lacked nothing in terms of techniques. As for an elder's guidance, he didn't need it. Those truly capable of mentoring him simply didn't exist on True Martial Continent.

As night fell, silence blanketed the surroundings, broken only by the occasional chirping of insects.

Right then, two figures crept up the mountain path, approaching Heavenly Gate Peak.

"This is the place. The spiritual rice should still be here at Heavenly Gate Peak," one of the two figures said, his voice as cold as ice as he stood in the empty field.

"Who dared to take the spiritual rice!" said the youth on the left with a venomous voice.

For the past three years, the spiritual rice had belonged to them, and everything had gone smoothly—until it vanished in a single day.

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"Could it be the Half-Moon Peak?" asked the youth on the left.

Half-Moon Peak had a feud with White Dragon Peak, which meant they likely had stolen the spiritual rice. White Dragon Peak was ranked first, while Half-Moon Peak was ranked second. The two had always been at odds.

"That's impossible!" the youth on the left said, waving his hand and dismissing the idea. Even if Half-Moon Peak had the courage, they wouldn't dare to steal from Heavenly Gate Peak.

"Then, who could it be? Who would dare to touch Senior Brother Qi's spiritual rice?" the youth on the right muttered to himself.

Who didn't know of Qi Yang's name among the seven peaks? Only a fool with a death wish would dare to cross him. Anyone who had tried to steal the spiritual rice had met a gruesome end.

"I suspect someone from Heavenly Gate Peak stole it," the youth on the left said, murderous intent flashing in his eyes. After all, the disciples they had sent to collect the spiritual rice had vanished without a trace.

"You mean Elder Madman killed them?" the youth on the right asked. The spiritual rice was likely hidden somewhere on the peak, if that was true.

"Let's go up and take a look. We'll capture those crippled disciples and force the truth out of them." The two youths reached a swift agreement, planning to seize Jiang Le and the others to extract information from them.

As Liu Wuxie rested, the Ancestral Tree trembled, warning him of the approaching danger.

"Someone's coming!" Liu Wuxie bolted out of his hut, instantly locking onto the source of the aura. Like a phantom, he vanished into the night.

They were undoubtedly after the spiritual rice. He wouldn't let his senior brothers be caught in this conflict.

The two youths climbing the Heavenly Gate Peak stopped when they saw someone approaching them.

"Come with me if you want the spiritual rice," Liu Wuxie said. His voice was low, but it reached the two youths.

The two youths' murderous intent was sparked by the mention of the spiritual rice, which confirmed that someone had accessed it before White Dragon Peak.

Liu Wuxie lured them to Heavenly Gate Peak's base beyond the academy's jurisdiction. With a few leaps, he vanished into the darkness.

That afternoon, he had heard of White Dragon Peak's nature from his senior brother, and he knew his three senior brothers would likely suffer at their hands if they reached the peak.

He knew his senior brothers wouldn't betray him, and they would be permanently silenced if they admitted to taking the spiritual rice. Therefore, Liu Wuxie had no choice but to lure them out of Heavenly Gate Peak.

A pursuit ensued, and the three swiftly vanished into the vast mountain range, ensuring their battle wouldn't affect Heavenly Gate Peak.

Unbeknownst to them, a grey figure descended from Heavenly Gate Peak not long after the three left, silently following in pursuit.

Passing through the towering peaks, Liu Wuxie stopped after a few hours and stood on a large tree, and the two figures behind him also stopped in their tracks.

"Boy, do you know where the spiritual rice is?" the youth on the right demanded, his gaze fixed on Liu Wuxie. The two had only followed him because he had mentioned the spiritual rice.

"Who are you?" Liu Wuxie asked, sweeping his gaze over them. They made no attempt to conceal their faces, and it was clear they were veteran disciples. Both were at the first level of True Profound Realm.

"Enough talk. We can capture him and force the information out of him!" the youth on the left snapped and lunged forward, his palm aiming straight for Liu Wuxie's face.

Both were veteran disciples who had been at the Heavenly Spirit Celestial Academy for five years. While their cultivation wasn't particularly high, their combat experience was formidable.

Liu Wuxie didn't dare to be careless. In an instant, he leaped onto a tree branch, reappearing at the attacker's right flank with lightning speed.

When it came to movement techniques, Liu Wuxie's Nine Heavenly Crane Dance had reached an unparalleled level. His movements were as light as an autumn leaf drifting on the wind, soaring effortlessly above his assailant before closing in on his target's head.

His attacking speed was unbelievable, catching the attacker completely off guard. How could someone at the second level of the Nascent Transformation Realm move with such agility? In the blink of an eye, Liu Wuxie’s right foot came crashing down.

A powerful surge of force tore through the air as his kick descended, aiming directly for the attacker's head. If the latter failed to dodge in time, his skull would be crushed.

"You're courting death!" the man bellowed in fury.

He abruptly dropped down, his speed surpassing even Liu Wuxie's. In a flash, a longsword appeared in his grip, thrusting directly at Liu Wuxie's feet.

Both fighters were experts in swift, unpredictable attacks, and their movements were seamless.

However, Liu Wuxie had anticipated this move, and the Heretic Blade appeared in his hand as soon as his opponent unsheathed his sword.

"Die!" True Strike had become an unstoppable force after two days of rigorous training, catching the enemy completely off guard. He had no time to react—no one would have expected Liu Wuxie’s combat prowess to be this overwhelming.

Though Liu Wuxie was only at the second level of the Nascent Transformation Realm, his strength rivaled that of a fourth-level True Profound Realm cultivator. One mistake led to another, and by the time his opponent attempted to adjust, it was already too late.

"Senior Brother Hu, save me!" the man screamed. The Heretic Blade had locked onto him, and no matter how he struggled, he couldn't escape the relentless curtain of blades.

The other man standing in the distance quickly sprang into action, his longsword stabbing toward Liu Wuxie's back, forcing the latter to defend himself and allowing his companion to escape.

"No one can stop me from killing someone!" Liu Wuxie snorted with his murderous intent enveloping a few hundred meters of radius. He couldn't afford to let the battle drag on and had to end the fight quickly.

As a result, Liu Wuxie summoned the Earth-Binding Chains without any hesitation. This caught the second attacker by surprise, and he was bound by the Earth-Binding Chains before he came to his senses. He couldn't break free no matter how he struggled, screaming in frustration.

The more he struggled, the tighter the Earth-Binding Chains became. He was immobilized as he fell from the sky.

The man trapped by the Heretic Blade widened his eyes in disbelief. He and his companion were both in the True Profound Realm, yet a disciple at the Nascent Transformation Realm had utterly subdued them.

"Die!" Liu Wuxie's blade descended with unstoppable force, exploding the surrounding air under rapid compression. This sent shockwaves through the surroundings, reducing the trees to ashes.

"No!" the man screamed in despair as the Heretic Blade cleaved him. His blood splattered across the ground, with his internal organs spilling out.

The man bound by the Earth-Binding Chains was so terrified that he fainted.