CHAPTER 173: CHAPTER 173: YUAN GANG THUNDERBOLT BOMB

Luo Feng handed the Tiger Soul Saber to Cang Nanyue.

Cang Nanyue took the Tiger Soul Saber, her delicate fingers tracing the blade. She nodded slightly at first, but then her dark eyebrows gradually furrowed.

"What’s wrong with this saber, Sister Nanyue?" Luo Feng couldn’t help but ask, seeing Cang Nanyue’s expression.

Cang Nanyue’s fingers glided over the cold edge of the saber. Her red lips slightly parted. "The material of this saber is Red Flame Crystal Ore from beyond the heavens. Moreover, it has absorbed the essence blood of a powerful Demon Beast, which is quite rare. It’s an excellent material for refining Spiritual Artifacts."

With a slight shake of her head, Cang Nanyue sighed, "What a pity. The person who forged this saber had too shallow a cultivation and is not a true Artifact Refiner. As a result, this precious gem has been allowed to gather dust, becoming merely a half-step Spirit Weapon."

Upon hearing these words, Luo Feng’s eyes brightened.

The dean said Cang Nanyue is an Artifact Refiner; it seems to be true.

"Sister Nanyue, is there still hope for this saber to become a Spirit Weapon?"

Cang Nanyue is an Artifact Refiner in the Spiritual Rotation Realm. How could I miss such an excellent opportunity?

Cang Nanyue’s enchanting eyes shifted, her gaze landing on the carcass of the Blood Fiend Tiger nearby. She nodded and said, "Since you came to lend me a hand, I can’t be too stingy. I will help you refine this Tiger Soul Saber into a Spirit Weapon."

Hearing this, Luo Feng was overjoyed and hurriedly asked, "Does that mean I can fly on the saber?"

He had asked casually, not holding much hope, but he never expected it to actually be possible. Flying on a sword with Cang Nanyue earlier, that feeling of carefree abandon between heaven and earth, was something he deeply yearned for.

"No." A smile appeared on Cang Nanyue’s face. She said, "A Spirit Weapon can only help you better utilize your Yuan Qi and enhance the power of your Martial Arts. As for flying, that will only be possible once you enter the Spiritual Rotation Realm."

With that, Cang Nanyue walked to a nearby tree and said to Luo Feng, "I cannot be distracted while refining. Could you act as my protector?"

Luo Feng nodded.

With a flick of her jade-like finger, a red Crystal Stone appeared in Cang Nanyue’s hand.

Luo Feng wasn’t surprised to see this.

With Cang Nanyue’s cultivation, it would be strange if she didn’t have a storage ring.

His gaze fell on the red Crystal Stone in her hand, and his eyebrows rose.

The Crystal Stone was fist-sized, flashing with a crimson flame-like light, a faint spiritual glow pulsing within. It was indeed the Red Flame Golden Crystal he had given to Zi Hongyuan.

"To think it would return to my hands after making such a round trip," Luo Feng said, smiling and shaking his head.

CRACKLE...

Cang Nanyue sat quietly on the ground, red Gang Qi emanating from her hand, striking the Red Flame Golden Crystal with crackling sounds.

The Red Flame Golden Crystal gradually melted, eventually becoming a pool of red liquid that reflected a metallic luster.

Such strong Fire Yuan!

The scorching aura that washed over him made even Luo Feng feel somewhat stirred.

With a guiding motion of Cang Nanyue’s finger, a jet of blood suddenly shot out from the wound of the nearby Blood Fiend Tiger.

The essence blood fell into the liquid formed from the melted Red Flame Golden Crystal.

TSS!

The moment the fresh blood made contact, it was like pouring oil on a fire; the liquid began to bubble and churn like molten lava.

SWOOSH!

With a casual wave of her hand, Cang Nanyue caused the Tiger Soul Saber on the ground to float into mid-air. The instant it touched the liquid from the Red Flame Golden Crystal, it immediately began to melt, transforming into a searing metallic fluid.

POP!

In an instant, the surrounding air temperature soared tenfold. The grass and leaves around Cang Nanyue began to slowly turn yellow and wither.

No wonder only experts in the Spiritual Rotation Realm can become Artifact Refiners. With such high temperatures, ordinary Martial Artists couldn’t even get near.

Luo Feng felt the intense heat washing over him, and his heart was filled with shock.

At the same time, he carefully observed Cang Nanyue’s refining technique, his heart filled with gratitude towards her. An Artifact Refiner’s technique embodies their understanding of Martial Arts. Generally, Artifact Refiners wouldn’t refine artifacts in front of others. For Cang Nanyue to do so without any reservations demonstrated her great trust in him.

Just as he was engrossed in watching, Luo Feng’s ears suddenly twitched. He turned his head to look towards the depths of the forest.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

The sound of rushing air was heard as two figures in black, tight-fitting robes shot out from the forest like two large birds, moving extremely fast.

Someone’s coming at this time?

Luo Feng glanced at Cang Nanyue. She was still focused on refining the blade, seemingly unaware of anyone approaching.

Luo Feng had also heard that an Artifact Refiner must not be disturbed during the refining process. Otherwise, at best, the refining would fail, and precious materials would be ruined. At worst, a reverse flow of Yuan Qi could even damage their meridians.

At this moment, the two black-clothed Martial Artists had already dashed out of the forest.

Both had profound auras, their eyes containing a restrained sharpness. Their cultivation was not weak; they were both peak masters of the Essence Storage Realm.

"Huh? There are people here!"

The two black-clothed Martial Artists stopped, their eyes showing surprise upon seeing Luo Feng and Cang Nanyue.

They had heard the sounds of fighting and followed them, initially thinking it was Demon Beasts battling each other.

The square-faced black-clothed Martial Artist’s gaze swept over Cang Nanyue, who was behind Luo Feng. He narrowed his eyes, a hint of fear in his voice, "She’s refining an artifact! She’s an Artifact Refiner of the Spiritual Rotation Realm!"

The long-faced black-clothed Martial Artist beside him let his gaze linger on Cang Nanyue’s exquisite face, his eyes filled with arrogant and lewd desire. He chuckled, "Senior Brother, don’t worry. She’s at a critical moment in her refining and can’t spare any attention. This is the perfect time for us to strike! She must be the one who has been killing our sect’s Disciples recently. If we capture her and take her back, Lord Black Wind will surely reward us handsomely!"

The square-faced black-clothed Martial Artist’s eyes lit up upon hearing this. "Good! Then let’s not delay. Let’s move!"

SWOOSH!

Just as their words fell, a figure suddenly blocked their path.

Luo Feng took a few steps forward, intercepting the two. His eyes were cold as he declared loudly, "You two, this is not a place you should have come."

The two black-clothed Martial Artists glanced at Luo Feng. A cruel smile appeared on the long-faced Martial Artist’s lips as he snarled, "Kid, you dare to obstruct us! You truly don’t know life from death. If you know what’s good for you, cut off an arm and disappear immediately. I might still spare your life!"

Facing the two, Luo Feng didn’t retreat or evade, sneering coldly, "Cut off my arm? I’m afraid you don’t have the ability."

Beckoning with his finger, Luo Feng looked at the two and declared loudly, "Both of you, come at me together. It’ll save time."

"You don’t know life from death!"

"Arrogant brat! I’ll make sure you die without a complete corpse!"

The two were enraged by his words, so furious their Three-Corpse Spirits jumped wildly.

In terms of cultivation, Luo Feng was only in the middle stage of the Essence Storage Realm, two full sub-realms lower than them.

When they joined forces, even peak Essence Storage Realm masters would have to give them a wide berth. Yet now, they were being looked down upon like this. Killing intent immediately billowed from both of them.

"Shadow Killing Fist!"

"Ghost Shadow Chain Kick!"

The two black-clothed Martial Artists each unleashed their own Martial Arts. Ferocious fist winds and powerful leg attacks ruthlessly struck towards Luo Feng, causing the surrounding trees to sway wildly in the violent gusts.

"Sky Slayer Saber Technique!"

Not wanting to affect Cang Nanyue, Luo Feng decided to end the fight quickly. He activated all the Yuan Qi in his body, using his palm as a saber, and fiercely chopped out.

Pitch-black Saber Gang burst from his palm. The Saber Qi twisted the airflow, forming a terrifying vortex that swept towards the two black-clothed men.

TSS! TSS!

After condensing his Grand Momentum, the might of Luo Feng’s Sky Slayer Saber Technique had reached an even higher level. Although he held no saber in his hand at this moment, the saber light blazed, and its overwhelming aura seemed to cover the sky and earth, emanating a terrifying sense of invincibility.

The long-faced black-clothed man bore the brunt of the attack. In his startled gaze, the saber light mercilessly slashed into his Protective Gang Energy.

KRACHA!

"AAARGH!"

Under the saber light, his Protective Gang Energy instantly crumbled into nothingness. Caught off guard, the long-faced Martial Artist had an arm severed by the saber light and let out a shrill, agonized scream.

The square-faced Martial Artist was also blasted back, spitting out a mouthful of blood as he was sent flying.

"This kid is bizarre! Quick, retreat!"

"Go back and report to Lord Black Wind!"

The two black-clothed Martial Artists’ faces paled in fright.

The youth before them had an unbelievably profound Yuan Qi, and he could even unleash Saber Gang! Even with both of them attacking together, they couldn’t handle him.

Terrified, the two retreated in a sorry state, wanting to escape from this place.

"Trying to leave? It won’t be that easy!"

Luo Feng watched the two rapidly retreating, killing intent surging in his eyes!

If he let these two leave, it would likely alert the enemy.

"Evil Qi Soaring to Heaven!"

"Sky Slayer Saber Technique!"

...

Luo Feng swung his palm-saber repeatedly. Pitch-black saber light wove into a terrifyingly murderous net of blades that flew towards the two black-clothed Martial Artists.

The square-faced Martial Artist was lagging slightly behind. He suddenly felt a chill creep up his back. Turning, he saw the net of saber light, his mouth agape, utterly horrified.

"You..."

He had just uttered a single word when his voice abruptly stopped. His entire body was struck by several Saber Gangs and torn into pieces. The cuts were smooth and neat, and blood spurted out!

The long-faced Martial Artist, drenched in blood, saw Luo Feng chasing him. A ferocious glint flashed in his eyes. He suddenly pulled a dark red pellet from his bosom and, mustering his strength, shot it towards Luo Feng.

Luo Feng’s brow twitched. He was about to wave his hand to intercept the pellet when he suddenly sensed a trace of danger from the unseen. Tapping his foot on the ground, he shot backward.

BOOM!

An intense blast of fire erupted, the fiery heat rushing towards him!

Within a radius of about ten meters from where Luo Feng had just stood, a fierce fire blazed, instantly devouring the surrounding trees. The powerful shockwave cracked the ground!

What a powerful hidden weapon! I was almost caught in it!

Luo Feng looked at the devastation before him, his heart still palpitating with lingering fear.

If not for his powerful Soul Power allowing him to sense something was wrong at the last moment, he would likely have been caught in the blast. The flames from that explosion weren’t ordinary flames but Yuan Gang Fire, capable of shattering even Gang Qi! Even an eighth-level Hell Realm expert, if careless, could be severely injured by it!

He actually dodged it!

Seeing Luo Feng completely unharmed, the long-faced Martial Artist’s face turned ashy pale.

This hidden weapon is called the Yuan Gang Thunderbolt Bomb. It’s refined by a Spiritual Rotation Realm expert using their origin Gang Qi and is extremely powerful! Any Martial Artist below the eighth-level Hell Realm would die instantly from the blast. Even an eighth-level Hell Realm master would be severely injured if careless! He had only chanced upon this single Yuan Gang Thunderbolt Bomb and treasured it immensely. He had intended to kill Luo Feng with it, but he never imagined that Luo Feng’s Light Martial Arts cultivation would be so abnormal that he could dodge it by a hair’s breadth.

"Consider yourself lucky!" The long-faced Martial Artist gritted his teeth and bolted towards the depths of the forest.

Just as Luo Feng was about to give chase and kill him, a light and melodious voice suddenly sounded nearby.

"Luo Feng, don’t pursue a desperate foe. This is a good chance for him to lead the way for us."

Cang Nanyue stood up. She glanced at the terrifying marks of the explosion ahead, her beautiful eyes trembling slightly. A note of caution entered her voice, "The Yuan Gang Thunderbolt Bomb! Luo Feng, that’s a type of hidden weapon from the Demon Sect. It contains Yuan Gang Fire condensed by Demon Sect experts and is extremely sinister and vicious! You must be careful if you encounter it in the future. If you’re caught in its blast, even an eighth-level Hell Realm expert would be severely injured."

"Mm." Luo Feng nodded, his gaze eagerly fixed on Cang Nanyue’s right hand. "Sister Nanyue, how is my Tiger Soul Saber?"