Looking at the broken branch beneath his feet, Luo Mu couldn't help but feel a bit helpless.
He had forgotten that he was still holding the heavy bag.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have stepped on it directly.
“I didn't expect that there would really be a Demon Path Traitor in the academy.”
Luo Mu muttered to himself.
He had heard rumors in the past, but now he was witnessing it firsthand.
In the Great Zhou Empire, imperial authority was naturally supreme.
Next in line were the sects, followed by Demon Path forces and alien races.
Demon Path beliefs were chaotic, spreading evil ideologies that disturbed the imperial rule.
As a result, the Great Zhou Empire had been relentlessly purging them.
But the Demon Path was like a centipede—though it died, it would never truly stay dead.
It would soon revive, rising from the ashes.
Over time, the two sides had been locked in a stalemate.
Luo Mu's thoughts were interrupted as he heard Cheng Qingman shout.
“Junior Brother, run!”
Cheng Qingman had been overjoyed when she saw someone coming, but her heart sank when she realized it was just an Outer Academy disciple at the Body Refining Realm Ninth Level.
Though the Demon Path warrior had been severely wounded by her, there was no way someone at the Body Refining Ninth Level could handle this situation.
“Want to run?”
“Let's die together!”
The Inner Academy Disciple naturally wouldn't allow anyone to leave alive.
He immediately charged at Luo Mu.
At the Body Refining Ninth Level, a single palm strike would be enough to kill him.
True Aperture Realm.
Luo Mu felt his blood boil.
Perhaps it was due to his boldness from mastering his sword technique, but he was not afraid.
Like usual, there was only one thought in his mind—cut!
With that in mind, Luo Mu discarded the heavy bag and drew his sword in one fluid motion.
“Ridiculous!”
Seeing Luo Mu not only refuse to run but also unsheath his sword, the Inner Academy Disciple almost laughed out loud.
But the next second, his expression froze, and fear overtook him.
“Absolute Life-Ending!!!”
Boom!
A gray sword light, ten meters long, slashed through the air!
It shattered the air and descended toward him!
The Inner Academy Disciple instinctively raised his sword to block.
Crack!
The blade shattered instantly.
The sword light continued and struck his shoulder.
Ah!
The Inner Academy Disciple screamed in agony.
His right arm flew off, and blood gushed out like a fountain.
Although he was a True Aperture Realm practitioner and instinctively avoided the attack, only his right arm was severed.
“What kind of sword technique is this?!!”
Blood spilled from the Inner Academy Disciple's mouth as he looked at Luo Mu in disbelief.
He was just a Body Refining Ninth Level disciple!
How could he possess such powerful swordsmanship?
The sword technique was now strong enough to threaten, or even kill, someone entering the True Aperture Realm.
Even if he hadn't been injured, facing such a sword technique, his chances of winning would be very slim.
How much worse was it now?
Luo Mu didn't answer, or rather, he couldn't be bothered to.
With a slight push of his toes, he charged at the Inner Academy Disciple.
The Inner Academy Disciple was in a terrible state, and it was the perfect time to take advantage.
Any further words would be a waste of time!
“You!”
The Inner Academy Disciple was stunned and furious.
His position had reversed.
He hadn't expected that he would become the prey, and the hunter was merely a Body Refining Ninth Level disciple!
“Absolute Life-Ending!”
The sword light was like snow, sharp and chilling.
These past two weeks of training had significantly enhanced Luo Mu's battle experience.
His sword techniques were now sharper, more ruthless, and more precise.
Every strike aimed for the vital points.
The Inner Academy Disciple continued to retreat, his injuries multiplying, and death energy surged into his body, steadily draining his vitality.
If this continued, he would grow weaker with every step.
“Die!”
At one point, the Inner Academy Disciple's expression darkened.
He spat a mouthful of black blood toward Luo Mu.
But Luo Mu was already on guard.
He quickly turned his head to avoid it.
Then, taking advantage of the opening, he rushed in close, plunging his sword into the Inner Academy Disciple's mouth and piercing through the back of his head.
Ssss~
The blood dripped onto the ground, instantly corroding the grass beneath.
A foul stench filled the air.
In their general studies, the teachers had taught them about the common methods of Demon Path practitioners.
The first was disguised sneak attacks.
The second was poison.
And the third...
Poison was the most common method.
Every part of the body could hide poison, even saliva could be a deadly weapon.
“Being cautious was definitely the right choice.”
Luo Mu exhaled deeply, a smile appearing on his face.
His previous judgment was indeed correct.
After mastering the sword technique, he could now rival even those entering the True Aperture Realm.
Wait, no...
He had underestimated the power of his sword.
Even without injuries, he could still kill!
But if the opponent were in the True Aperture Third Level or above, things would be trickier.
With that thought, Luo Mu prepared to retract his sword, but the blade snapped into two pieces.
This sword, which had accompanied him for over half a month, had finally reached its limit.
Throwing away the hilt, Luo Mu turned to the woman beside him.
Cheng Qingman swore that she had never experienced such an absurd situation in her life.
An Outer Academy Body Refining disciple had actually killed a True Aperture Realm practitioner from the Inner Academy!
Even though the Inner Academy disciple had been injured, there was no way a Body Refining Ninth Level disciple could challenge someone from True Aperture Realm.
But reality was undeniably before her eyes.
“Am I seeing things?”
Cheng Qingman's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief.
“Hey, are you okay?”
Cheng Qingman snapped out of her daze and saw Luo Mu standing not far away, seemingly hesitant to approach.
“This poison isn't contagious, you can rest easy.”
As the one poisoned, Cheng Qingman was well aware of its properties.
At the same time, she couldn't help but feel a sense of loss.
In the Inner Academy, she had always been admired as a beauty, with many wishing to get close to her.
But now, she felt almost as if she were being rejected.
“Glad to hear that.”
Luo Mu nodded.
Then he stepped forward, stepping on the Inner Academy Disciple's neck to snap it, pulling out cloth to wrap his head.
“This matter, I hope Senior Sister can confirm it.”
The head of a Demon Path Traitor was very valuable.
He estimated he would gain a significant number of contribution points for it.
Seeing this scene, Cheng Qingman's eyelid twitched.
This junior brother seemed a bit too ruthless!
“Of course, and thank you for your timely assistance. If not for you, I would have lost my life today!”
Cheng Qingman took a deep breath and said seriously, “Once we return, I will definitely reward you handsomely!”
“Sounds good, sounds good.”
Upon hearing the words “handsomely rewarded,” a smile immediately appeared on Luo Mu's face.
What he lacked most now were cultivation resources, and judging by this woman's appearance and strength, she was likely quite wealthy.
“Let's go.”
Luo Mu stepped forward to help the woman up.
Cheng Qingman was speechless.
She noticed that Luo Mu had put on a pair of gloves at some point.
Clearly, he didn't want any direct contact with her.
He was too cautious!
“Better safe than sorry.”
Luo Mu smiled.
“True.”
Cheng Qingman could only force a smile.
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