Killing two Shadow Guards was just the beginning!
With each kill, Bai Li Changqing absorbed even more energy, and his entire body grew stronger.
It's close, it's so close. I'm about to break through!
At this moment, Bai Li Changqing suppressed the excitement surging inside him. He gripped his sword tightly and continued to charge at the remaining Martial Kings among the Shadow Guards.
The faces of these Martial Kings were filled with fear, as they desperately tried to use their source energy to protect themselves. But Jiemie was far too sharp.
Whether they wore sturdy armor or shielded themselves with dense source energy, nothing could withstand the blade of Jiemie.
The sharpness of Jiemie could slice through anything!
"Ahhhh!!!"
Cries of agony filled the air as one after another, the Martial Kings fell to the ground, defeated.
[Killed Martial King. Gained 1,000,000 evolution points.]
[Killed Martial King. Gained 1,000,000 evolution points.]
...
[Absorbed Martial King's blood essence. Gained 100 energy points.]
[Absorbed Martial King's blood essence. Gained 100 energy points.]
...
Watching the system notifications flood in, Ye Fan couldn't help but feel a little excited.
With so many Martial Kings here, once they're all dead, it should add up to several million evolution points!
Not bad at all!
Bai Li Changqing's speed increased with each kill, and more and more of the Martial Kings fell around him. Jiemie was still greedily absorbing the essence of their blood.
"This... this is impossible..." The Marquis' face had turned pale.
The Shadow Guards were his trump card—an elite force composed of dozens of peak Martial Kings. But now, against Bai Li Changqing, they were helpless!
Kill, kill, kill!
Bai Li Changqing's relentless onslaught continued. Using Phantom Dance, his form split into a hundred illusions, each wielding Jiemie to cut down the surrounding enemies. Sword light flashed, and as the final Shadow Guard fell, an immense power surged from Bai Li Changqing's body!
Boom, boom, boom—
The ground trembled as the shockwaves spread out. Bai Li Changqing's body began to tremble slightly. He closed his eyes, fully immersing himself in the moment.
I'm breaking through.
He was on the verge of advancing to the Martial Saint realm!
At that moment, the essence of heaven and earth began to gather toward him.
"He's really breaking through," Ye Fan muttered, a bit surprised by the scene.
"Good, he's becoming a Martial Saint. The next time we meet those two Martial Saints, we should be able to kill them!"
With that thought, Ye Fan felt a surge of excitement. Killing a Martial Saint would yield ten million evolution points!
Soon, I'll reach SSS-tier as a weapon!
The anticipation made Ye Fan tremble with excitement.
"Die! You must die!!!"
The Marquis, watching in horror, began to shake uncontrollably. His face twisted in fear as he realized that Bai Li Changqing was on the verge of breaking through to the Martial Saint realm.
I have to stop this!
In a panic, the Marquis unleashed a powerful surge of lightning, aiming directly at Bai Li Changqing. Striking him during a breakthrough would certainly cause grievous harm!
Bang—
But in that instant, Bai Li Changqing's body was shielded by a protective barrier of source energy. The lightning struck, but it failed to even scratch him.
"Kill him! Kill him now!" the Marquis screamed at the remaining warriors behind him.
Though many still surrounded the Marquis, they hesitated. They trembled at the thought of engaging.
The Shadow Guards, the pride of the Marquis, had all been slaughtered. What hope did they have?
"He's in the middle of his breakthrough! He can't fight back!"
"Whoever kills him will become a national hero once I claim the throne!" the Marquis bellowed in desperation.
Enticed by the offer, the remaining warriors gritted their teeth and rushed forward.
"Ahhhh!!!"
With a chorus of desperate cries, they charged at Bai Li Changqing, launching furious attacks against the protective shield surrounding him.
Bang, bang, bang—
They struck the barrier with everything they had, but the source energy protecting Bai Li Changqing was far too dense and powerful. Their attacks were utterly ineffective.
Moments later, Bai Li Changqing's eyes snapped open.
Boom—
A massive wave of power erupted from his body, sending the surrounding warriors flying. Those closest to him were crushed to pieces by the force.
As the rest of the warriors lay scattered, Bai Li Changqing raised Jiemie.
Soul-Splitting Inferno Slash!
Whoosh—
With a single slash, a devastating white flame erupted from Jiemie, engulfing the remaining warriors. Their bodies were instantly reduced to ash.
[Killed 9th-level warrior. Gained 9,000 evolution points.]
[Killed 9th-level warrior. Gained 9,000 evolution points.]
[Killed 8th-level warrior. Gained 8,000 evolution points.]
...
Ye Fan watched as the system notifications poured in once again, brimming with excitement.
The Marquis, meanwhile, was trembling uncontrollably, his weapon barely staying in his grasp.
It's over.
He's advanced to the Martial Saint realm!
Though the Marquis still had two Martial Saints in his employ, they hadn't yet returned!
"A demonic sword... so terrifying!" His gaze remained fixed on the sword in Bai Li Changqing's hand, eyes filled with unwillingness and regret.
Why? Why isn't that sword mine?
Why?!
As Bai Li Changqing approached, step by step, the surrounding warriors—those who hadn't yet fled—threw down their weapons and ran for their lives.
There was no point in staying. To remain here would be to die.
The Marquis's last hope crumbled as his remaining guards abandoned him. Even the promise of defending their lord couldn't keep them here.
"Who sent you?!"
"Whatever they offered you, I'll pay double!" the Marquis stammered, retreating as Bai Li Changqing closed in.
But Bai Li Changqing's cold, piercing gaze remained unchanged.
"I'll pay you ten times as much!" the Marquis shouted desperately.
The shadow of death loomed closer, and the fear gripped the Marquis's heart, making him tremble all over.
"Whatever you want, I'll give it to you!" he cried, his voice quivering with panic.
But Bai Li Changqing's eyes were filled with icy resolve.
"What I want… is your life."