Chapter 103: The Mountain Warrior Subdues the Malevolent Dragon (Please Subscribe!)

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Qiu Haishan’s words were deeply enticing. This allure was not due to the generosity of his offer, but because his speech concealed a sorcerous power that irresistibly drew people in, captivating their minds and leading them to trust him unquestioningly. Even though his words were full of flaws, no suspicion arose.

At that moment, upon hearing Qiu Haishan, Shang Lu’s eyes grew hesitant and bewildered. The fierce assault began to slow. Seeing Shang Lu’s reactions, a cold smile curled at the corner of Qiu Haishan’s lips.

“Dare to challenge me? Even if I’m battered and weak, I can still crush you utterly!”

Feng Boyuan noticed Shang Lu’s change and shouted anxiously, urging him not to be swayed by Qiu Haishan’s enchantments. Unfortunately, Feng Boyuan’s sorcerous energy was depleted, unable to cast a spell to awaken those under the spell.

“Hahaha, Feng Boyuan, stop yelling. Do you think this kid is your salvation? I’ll have him kill you! That way, your death will be filled with resentment and hatred, fueling my forging of the Dragon Pearl!”

Qiu Haishan laughed triumphantly again. Then he continued to beguile Shang Lu: “Go kill him! After he dies, I can help you refine pills using his blood, flesh, and soul, enabling you to instantly transcend the Meridian Passage, cleanse your marrow, and directly draw Qi into your body, achieving success in Qi Refinement! What are you hesitating for? Kill him now! Only by killing him can you step onto the Great Path...”

However, the response was Shang Lu cleaving the Bean Soldier in two with a single stroke. This unexpected turn of events was even more shocking to Qiu Haishan than Shang Lu’s sudden appearance.

“You actually broke free from my enchantment?!”

At first, Shang Lu had indeed been ensnared by Qiu Haishan’s spell. Fortunately, the Liver Deity statue inside the Five Organs Temple soon reacted, absorbing the sorcerous power that clouded his mind and instantly restoring his clarity.

Of course, this was also related to Qiu Haishan’s weakened state. Had his sorcerous energy not been exhausted, the Liver Deity statue might have struggled to purify his enchantment.

Though split in half, the Bean Soldier was not destroyed. Its two halves lunged at Shang Lu, sprouting countless fleshy buds trying to rejoin its severed body. Yet, its strength had diminished.

Seizing the opportunity, Shang Lu severed its budding blades and spears with one stroke. Suddenly, a heavy weight pressed down on his shoulder. Planting his feet firmly, he unleashed the recently learned Five Spirits Technique.

In his mind’s eye, he envisioned a qilin, his entire blood and Qi transforming into that mythical beast, forcefully charging the Bean Soldier.

The impact was overwhelmingly powerful!

The Bean Soldier was flung aside, landing in the Dragon Transformation Pool, where a massive snake, wild and furious, swallowed it whole.

With the Bean Soldier out of the way, Shang Lu swung his blade toward Qiu Haishan.

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The instant the Bean Soldier was hurled away, Qiu Haishan sensed disaster and crushed a grass-crafted snake in his hand.

As the grass snake shattered, the giant serpent inside the Dragon Transformation Pool seemed to break free from an invisible restraint.

It leapt high from the pool, swallowing the floating luminous pearl whole.

Then, this horned giant serpent charged at Shang Lu with incredible speed.

All the molten pillars and rocks in its path were either smashed or blasted aside!

Its velocity was so great that before Shang Lu’s blade could strike Qiu Haishan, the serpent rushed forward with a thunderous crash, sending Shang Lu flying.

Shang Lu felt as if a speeding heavy truck had collided with him; his bones threatened to shatter, and the pain was excruciating.

Fortunately, at the moment of impact, he envisioned the Dark Tortoise Spirit, mobilizing blood, Qi, and muscles to form a tortoise shell around his flesh and protect his internal organs and meridians.

Otherwise, this collision from the giant serpent would have at least crippled him, if not ended his life.

Even so, Shang Lu’s muscles cracked, and blood spurted from his wounds.

This terrifying serpent was no foe a Meridian-Stage cultivator like Shang Lu could easily handle.

Luckily, Shang Lu had a backup plan!

Seeing the serpent closing in, Shang Lu gritted his teeth against the pain and donned the sacrificial Nuo mask.

Simultaneously, he bit his tongue, spitting a mouthful of hot blood as an offering to the Mountain-Opening General.

In a trance, Shang Lu felt a voice beside his ear, but the sound was so thunderous and overwhelming it was impossible to discern the words.

At the same time, a tremendous power surged forth from the mask, instantly permeating his entire body.

His organs, meridians, bones, and flesh were all suffused with this energy.

Shang Lu felt his heart pounding stronger, his blood and Qi coursing more vigorously, and his muscles bulging with greater might.

His whole being radiated power, wrapped in countless strands of black-and-red Qi, exuding an awe-inspiring aura as if a deity had descended to the mortal realm!

At this moment, the giant serpent reached him, opening its bloodthirsty maw to devour him whole.

Shang Lu roared fiercely, not retreating but charging into the serpent’s mouth, thrusting his hands against its upper jaw and stomping hard on its lower jaw.

With brute force, he pried open the serpent’s massive jaws, preventing them from closing.

The serpent’s terrifying bite force was thus blocked, even countered by Shang Lu!

Suddenly, a figure appeared inside the serpent’s throat, attempting a sneak attack on Shang Lu.

It was the Bean Soldier, previously swallowed by the serpent.

Not only had it not been digested, but it had reassembled and regained strength inside the serpent’s belly.

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However, this time, with the Nuo mask empowering him with the Mountain-Opening General’s strength, Shang Lu paid no heed to the Bean Soldier.

As it charged forward, he suddenly lifted his right foot and unleashed the Tiger Tail Sweep from the Tiger Step Technique, delivering a fierce kick.

The strike was lightning-fast and astonishingly powerful.

The Bean Soldier exploded instantly, reduced to a cloud of bean powder!

Next, Shang Lu forcefully kicked the serpent’s lower jaw with both feet and pushed its mouth open with his hands, escaping from its grasp.

The serpent, unwilling to relent, tried to bite him again, but he dodged swiftly and leapt onto its back.

Without drawing his blade, he pummeled it with fists.

Shang Lu targeted areas where the serpent had just shed its skin.

Those spots lacked fully regrown scales, allowing him to channel his borrowed power to the fullest.

“Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!”

Each punch exploded like thunder, tearing the serpent’s flesh and blood, inflicting unbearable pain.

Meanwhile, aided by the Liver Deity, Shang Lu located the serpent’s "seven inches"—its vulnerable heart.

With a swift movement, he evaded the serpent’s retaliatory bite and lunged at its heart.

Though the skin there had not yet shed and scales remained, Shang Lu summoned all his blood and Qi, striking fiercely while envisioning a phoenix, transforming his fist into a sharp, powerful talon.

His punch emitted a piercing phoenix cry.

His technique was simple but brutally effective!

“Bang—”

The first punch shattered the serpent’s scales!

The hard scales could not withstand his "phoenix claw"!

“Boom—Rip—”

The second punch not only tore open the serpent’s skin but he seized the gap and ripped through the tough hide.

“Boom—”

The third punch smashed the serpent’s flesh and shattered its heart.

The giant serpent collapsed with a thunderous crash.

“No—!”

Qiu Haishan let out a furious, sorrowful wail.