Chapter 477: Obtaining the Dragon Slaying Sword

Wu Mu’s Secret Book ultimately fell into Kaixin’s hands. Although he didn’t get the Nine Yin Manual, Kaixin knew he had already received enough rewards—moreover, Zhou Zhiruo’s success in mastering the Nine Yin Manual’s rapid learning method was an inevitable outcome of the system; other players might not benefit from it.

The Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms is one of the most formidable palm techniques in the world, its power far surpassing many other masterful arts, and its versatility is on par with the Murong family’s Star Shift Technique.

The Dog Beating Staff Method is also a sophisticated martial art that only the leader of the Beggars’ Sect can learn. Once, Hong Qigong of the Beggars’ Sect used the ultimate secret of this technique, “No Dogs in the World,” to force the legendary “Western Poison” Ouyang Feng to rack his brains for three days and nights, draining his life force until he finally cracked it—proving its effectiveness is no less than that of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.

Having obtained two of the Beggars’ Sect’s most vital martial arts and having all his attributes raised to over 100 points, what more could Kaixin possibly desire?

If there was still something he wasn’t satisfied with…
It was the lack of a peerless sword technique to dominate the martial world.

The Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms is a palm technique, while the Dog Beating Staff Method belongs to the staff category. The former is fine, but as for staff techniques, Kaixin had never practiced any until now. In his past life, he had little experience with them and was quite unfamiliar with them.

Additionally, he currently didn’t have a weapon comparable to the Fourth Stage Guardian Sword.

So, it was impossible for him to reach the level of the Flying Dragon Sword Technique in a short time. As for the Yue Family Fists and Yue Family Spear, although both are top-tier martial arts at the life-and-death realm, not much inferior to masterful arts and possessing extraordinary power, Kaixin didn’t plan to practice them for now.

“Kaixin.”

After obtaining the Nine Yin Manual, Zhou Zhiruo’s demeanor became much more delicate, like a sword drawn from its sheath. Her originally gentle and kind side disappeared, replaced by a faint coldness and dignity in her gaze—only when it fell on Kaixin did it soften slightly.

“If only I could train at such a fast pace, not to mention an emperor, even Zhang Wuji wouldn’t be my match.” Kaixin could only think such things in his heart. He calmly said, “Miss Zhou, please go ahead.”

“The greatest secrets of the Heaven-Supporting Sword and the Dragon Slaying Sword have been revealed. But the Heaven-Supporting Sword is the treasure of my Emei Sect. I will take it back and restore it…” She paused, picked up the two sections of the Dragon Slaying Sword that had fallen in the cabin, and handed them to Kaixin. “The Dragon Slaying Sword is now in your hands. If restored, it will once again become an unparalleled divine weapon. Keep it for self-protection.”

Ding!

System message:
“You have obtained the Broken Dragon Slaying Sword.”

Broken Dragon Slaying Sword:
Increases attack power by 2,000, weapon defense by 1,000, and all attributes by 20. Its blade can easily cut through ordinary weapons, reduce the durability of legendary weapons, and contain the secrets of dragon slaying, enabling it to unleash a blade glow that easily breaks defenses and increases damage.
(The “Wumu Qishu” and “Jiuyin Zhenjing” have been taken away and broken into two pieces; however, they can be repaired by adding two diamonds and a bottle of Grade 2 “Shiru Yuanye Essence”).

After saying this, Zhou Zhiruo stopped talking and began studying the quick-success method of the “Jiuyin Zhenjing” in detail. When she returned to the port of Yangjiang County, she said indifferently to Kai Xin, “See you again,” before leaving Yangjiang County gracefully.

Watching Zhou Zhiruo, dressed in snow-white clothes, fade into the distance, Kai Xin stood quietly in place, thinking to himself, “Leader Zhou… see you again!”

The Zhou Zhiruo of now was no longer the innocent and kind fisher girl; she was the leader of the Emei Sect, Master Zhou, who had mastered the quick-success method of the “Jiuyin Zhenjing”!

But…

At this moment, only Kai Xin knew all of this. Those who recognized Zhou Zhiruo’s identity and secretly followed her thought it was a golden opportunity, unaware that from the moment they started watching her leave the city, they had already half-stepped into hell!

Zhou Zhiruo!

She now truly possessed the strength of a sect leader.

Wu Wei!

Even stronger.

…

On the contrary, Kai Xin, who wielded the “Broken Dragon Slaying Sword,” had no one daring to mess with him. Not long after Zhou Zhiruo left, Kai Xin also disappeared completely from Yangjiang County.

The highly anticipated battles on Lingshe Island, long awaited by countless martial artists, quietly came to an end as Zhou Zhiruo displayed her prowess, using the “Jiuyin Baigu Zha” to kill nearly a hundred martial artists.

The conflict between the Emperor and Kai Xin did not occur as expected, sparking even more speculation and discussion.

But…

With time passing, the various opinions soon faded away amid the half-month of peace in the martial world.

…

During the time Kai Xin was on mission, Bai Xiaosheng’s “Records of the Martial World” changed daily. After reaching the Life and Death Realm, more and more experts emerged one after another.

Among them, the areas producing Grade 1 legendary weapons were no longer limited to Wangling alone—places like the “Heavenly Demon Sect,” “Taiji Sword Sect,” “Xuanyuan Ruins,” as well as “Nu Jiao Island” in the Yangtze River region, and the famous “Thirteen Linked Fortresses” in the bandit world, all became popular training and treasure-hunting spots among martial artists.

The martial world of today is no longer like before, where masters on the Dragon List, Phoenix List, and Masters List reigned supreme…
Everyone is at the Life and Death realm!
Their strengths are comparable!
Even a group of two or three martial artists won’t bow slightly in front of those renowned masters. Fights break out everywhere due to disagreements.
In the martial world, fighting comes at a cost—training is relatively inexpensive, and when strengths are similar, the difference in martial arts skills isn’t significant. Thus, the demand for equipment becomes increasingly apparent.
The prices of various high-tier legendary weapons keep rising!
Most martial artists aim for Class 2 legendary weapons of the 3rd realm or even Class 1 legendary weapons of the 3rd realm; sometimes they even spend all their savings to acquire a useful weapon to boost their strength and status in the martial world.
As for those powerful individuals, they drive the prices of Class 4 legendary weapons to billions…
However!
Class 4 legendary weapons are still rare—most are in the hands of the four top gangs.
Yes.
The four top gangs…
Since the Mu Family ignored the establishment of the First Rank Hall in the Western Regions and fought several battles against its members, the Mu Family allowed people to truly see the depth and strength of this rising gang.
Those who appeared in the Western Regions were experts from the Original Colorful Robes Sect, led by the Mu Family’s second head, “Phoenix Dancing in Colorful Robes.” All of them were equipped with Class 3 legendary weapons! Each carried a large amount of Jade Dew Pills and fought to the death, consuming millions of medicinal pills to eliminate two of the First Rank Hall’s branches in the Western Regions, establish five new branches, and force the First Rank Hall to flee back to the capital in disarray—even some of its core disciples couldn’t escape being killed!
After that!
With 37 branches, the Mu Family was recognized by countless martial artists and became the fourth top powerful gang!
The Mu Family officially rose to prominence in the martial world.