From the moment the Tiger Soul awakened, I became invincible.

Chapter 134 Seven Steps to Ignite Blood, Overbearing Power

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The old man was furious when he saw this.

He charged madly towards Qin Wu, hoping to stop Qin Wu's killing spree. However, the speed difference between the two was simply too great.

The White Ape Heavenly Gang Technique and the White Ape Star-Picking Technique, along with Qin Wu's martial soul which grants him speed, further enhance his abilities.

So although they were both at the True Qi Realm, and the old man had even reached the peak of the True Qi Realm, Qin Wu was still much faster.

Therefore, although he was furious, it was of no use against Qin Wu's absolute speed.

The Zhou siblings, watching from the sidelines, wore expressions of shock. Although they already knew Qin Wu was very powerful, the strength he was displaying at this moment far exceeded their expectations.

They were initially worried that Qin Wu was no match for the Zhou family elders, but now it seems that this is not the case.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the Zhou family's martial artists had been almost entirely wiped out. The only remaining elder, witnessing this scene, had already turned from flushed red to deathly pale.

Although the number of people they brought this time was not large, they were still elite disciples of the Zhou family. Losing so many of them was a devastating blow to the Zhou family.

Most importantly, Qin Wu's speed was so fast that he had him pinned down. He no longer had absolute confidence in his ability to defeat Qin Wu, and more importantly, Qin Wu's speed was simply too great. At this speed, even if he wanted to escape, he wasn't confident he could get away safely.

"Boy, the Zhou family admits defeat today. You can take these two and leave."

When the Zhou family elder spoke, the apprehension in his eyes was undisguised.

Before Qin Wu could speak, Zhou Yan sneered and said:

"Old man, you're probably worried you can't beat my senior brother, aren't you?"

If you could beat my senior brother, how could you say such a thing?

Zhou Qiao'er laughed even harder, and then said:

"Elder, weren't you so arrogant just now? Were you going to take us siblings back? Now it's not us who can leave, but you."

Then her gaze turned to Qin Wu, her eyes filled with anticipation:

"Senior Brother Qin, please keep him here. If we can keep him here, the Zhou family will be absolutely unable to cause trouble for Tianwu Mountain in the short term. But if we let him go back, there will definitely be endless troubles in the future."

This elder's status in the Zhou family wasn't particularly high, but if he were to perish, along with so many other martial artists who died at the foot of Tianwu Mountain, it would be enough to make the Zhou family understand that Tianwu Mountain was not to be trifled with.

However, if he were to return, the enormous losses, coupled with the elder's embellishment, could very well lead to the Zhou family launching a furious retaliation against Tianwu Mountain, escalating the conflict between the two sides. At that point, whether the matter could be resolved would be uncertain.

Therefore, the best approach now is to retain this elder, as this is the only way to better address the subsequent issues.

Qin Wu nodded calmly, showing no intention of letting the man go.

Seeing Qin Wu's attitude, the Zhou family elder's face turned ugly, and then he snorted coldly:

"Kid, you think you've got me cornered?"

His face hardened:

"I have been in the initial stage of True Qi for many years and have long since reached the peak of the initial stage of True Qi. My True Qi is definitely not something you can compare to. Even if you are faster, it will not be so easy for you to keep me here."

If you let me leave today, we can peacefully conclude this matter.

"But if you don't let me leave, then it will be a life-or-death battle between us. Even if I am spared by your Tianwu Mountain people, I will definitely kill all three of you."

The Zhou family elder issued a threat. Although he was unsure whether he could defeat Qin Wu, he could not show weakness at this moment. Instead, he focused his worries on the reinforcements from Tianwu Mountain, as if he looked down on Qin Wu at all.

Upon hearing his words, Qin Wu's expression remained unchanged. He simply gripped the Tiger King Blade and walked towards him step by step, speaking as he went:

"But I'd like to try and see if your peak initial stage of True Qi can block the blade in my hand."

Qin Wu's eyes held a hint of anticipation. Although he had already entered the initial stage of True Qi, he hadn't experienced many battles against opponents of the same level; this was his first time.

When I killed that mid-stage True Qi Realm martial artist before, it was a surprise attack, so the opponent didn't show much strength. But this old man in front of me is a genuine peak True Qi Realm cultivator, and fighting him will definitely be very rewarding.

Qin Wu showed no intention of backing down either, and in the blink of an eye, the two had already clashed.

Amidst the flashing blades, the two exchanged a fierce and ruthless blow. Both Qin Wu and the Zhou family elder had reached the pinnacle of their True Qi Realm cultivation.

In the blink of an eye, they had already exchanged over a hundred blows, but the outcome was still undecided.

Qin Wu felt his own true energy.

Although his true qi capacity was far greater than that of ordinary martial artists at the True Qi Realm, he was different from the old man. The old man was waiting for the opportune moment, while he had already fought against many martial artists at the True Qi Realm.

Those battles seemed to end incredibly quickly, but Qin Wu paid a heavy price in terms of true energy. After all, with an ordinary foundation, it would be impossible to so easily kill an enemy who had reached the true energy realm.

Under such enormous consumption, even with the support of numerous martial spirits, he felt his true energy constantly being depleted, and his body began to feel tired.

The Zhou family elder quickly noticed the anomaly in Qin Wu's slowing movements and couldn't help but burst into laughter:

"Boy, it seems you're not truly invincible after all. Your speed has already slowed down. It won't be long before I completely kill you here."

Qin Wu's expression darkened slightly, while the Zhou siblings looked anxious. Zhou Yan gripped his longsword, his gaze cold. Although he was severely injured, he was now ready for battle.

If things go wrong, he will definitely take action immediately. Even if he can't defeat his opponent, he must at least get Qin Wu out of the battlefield.

With Qin Wu's speed, even a moment's delay would be enough for him to escape the battle. After all, this whole affair was caused by the siblings and had nothing to do with his senior brother Qin Wu.

So even if the two of them die here, we cannot make Senior Brother Qin Wu pay the price for it.

"Enough with the nonsense."

Qin Wu spoke, though his face had gradually turned pale and his expression remained cold.

Qin Wu mentally reviewed the various martial arts techniques he had mastered. Most of the techniques he had mastered had already reached the pinnacle, leaving little room for further improvement.

Even if some cultivation techniques haven't reached the pinnacle, achieving their full effect in a short time is still extremely difficult. However, there's one technique he hasn't used. Back when he hadn't yet reached the True Qi Realm, he had been using the Tiger Fiend Technique.

Tiger Fiend Technique can greatly stimulate the muscles in the body, causing his strength to surge instantly. However, this technique has significant side effects. As time went by, Qin Wu's strength improved and he fused with his martial soul, the side effects of Tiger Fiend Technique became less and less for him, and eventually he used it as his regular technique.

Throughout the entire battle, he continued to use the Tiger Fiend Technique.

Without the Tiger Fiend Technique, achieving his current results would have been difficult. However, for him now, the Tiger Fiend Technique is no longer sufficient.

After joining Tianwu Mountain, he had been trying to find a solution to this problem. Since the Tiger Fiend Technique was not enough, a more powerful technique was needed to replace it.

As a sect with a profound foundation, Tianwu Mountain may not have many other things, but it naturally possesses an abundance of cultivation techniques. After careful selection, he finally chose a technique called the Seven Steps Blood Burning Technique.

As the name suggests, each step brings strength, and seven steps ignite the blood.

After burning blood, combat power surges, but at the cost of immense physical exhaustion. A normal person would be exhausted in just a few breaths, after which they would have to deplete their reserves to continue fighting.

However, this was not the case for Qin Wu. With the presence of numerous martial spirits, his physical strength was greater than that of ordinary people, so he could endure for a longer period of time.

However, this technique was ultimately a trump card, so he had no intention of using it until now, but it seems that he has no choice but to do so.

The Zhou family elder laughed heartily, his aura growing increasingly imposing. He walked towards Qin Wu, speaking as he went:

"Now that your strength is almost exhausted, it's my turn to dominate. I will twist your head off, then tear your body to shreds and dismember you!"

He spoke harshly.

If it weren't for Qin Wu, how could they have suffered such a huge loss? And now, even if he manages to leave and return to the Zhou family, he'll likely receive punishment rather than any reward for his service. They still need to subdue the Zhou siblings first.

After all, he led his team to the deaths of all the Zhou family's martial artists here, a loss that was immense and irreparable. Therefore, for him, only killing Qin Wu could quell the hatred in his heart.

"Senior Brother Qin!"

Zhou Yan suddenly shouted, "I'll hold him off, you run first!"

"Senior Brother Qin!"

Zhou Yan suddenly shouted, "I'll hold him off, you run first!"

As he spoke, Zhou Yan charged toward the center of the battle between the two. His eyes were filled with determination as he looked at his sister.

Although Zhou Qiao'er was somewhat naive, she quickly understood the meaning in her brother's eyes, and her gaze was equally resolute. This matter must not involve her senior brother. Then, she drew her sword and charged towards the battlefield.

Qin Wu stood there, motionless, as if stunned.

The Zhou siblings rushed to the battlefield. The Zhou elder, seeing the two charging towards him, sneered, "You two brats think you can stop me?"

Since you don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for being ruthless.

He couldn't have killed the brother and sister, but given his strength, severely injuring them wouldn't have been difficult. But just as he was about to attack...

"Old man, did I tell you to move?"

A cold, domineering voice suddenly rang out from behind. His gaze then turned towards the direction from which the voice came.

Qin Wu stood there, his entire body suddenly brimming with energy, his eyes bloodshot, and his expression extremely distorted. This bizarre state immediately alerted him to something amiss. Qin Wu hadn't been frightened at all; he was activating this special technique.

He wasn't stupid; of course he could see the domineering nature of this technique and the severity of its consequences.

"Are you crazy?"

He was both shocked and furious. This kind of technique had extremely severe side effects; once used, it could even affect one's martial arts for the rest of their life. He had already prepared for Qin Wu to escape, but now Qin Wu had suddenly used such a desperate martial art, which naturally made him tremble with fear.

The Zhou siblings also noticed Qin Wu's condition. They were shocked and deeply moved. In their eyes, everything Qin Wu was doing was for them, and even if they won this battle, there would definitely be serious long-term consequences.

Qin Wu ignored them, only glancing at the Zhou family elder indifferently. Then, in the next instant, his figure disappeared from the spot, and a red light suddenly appeared, instantly appearing in front of the Zhou family elder.

Qin Wu looked at the Zhou family elder in front of him and slashed at him with his sword. The Zhou family elder reacted and immediately drew his weapon to block. But in just a second, he coughed up blood and flew backward, the immense force causing his hands to tremble.

"That speed and power are truly mesmerizing."

Qin Wu spoke, looking at his hands with surprise in his eyes. His Seven Steps Blood Burning Technique was only at the minor completion stage, so activating it required time.

He initially thought that even if there was an improvement, it wouldn't be significant, but now it seems he underestimated the power of this technique. No wonder it only takes a few breaths to burn away the life force of a True Qi initial stage martial artist. If it weren't for his Martial Soul's enhancement, he would probably have died from using it. But the effect is truly domineering.

"Old man, have you decided how you want to die?"

Qin Wu spoke.

"You can't kill me!"

The Zhou family elder screamed, his eyes filled with fear, but his expression remained resolute: "If you want to kill me, you'll die too!"

He simply couldn't believe Qin Wu could withstand such a technique. If he could just buy a few more breaths, he could live, while Qin Wu would surely die.

Qin Wu merely glanced at him indifferently, without any hesitation, and moved again. This time, Qin Wu showed no sign of pausing; the consumption of the Seven Steps Blood Burning Technique did not allow him to waste time. His Tiger King Blade, like a storm, attacked the Zhou family elder.

In a mere instant, the weapon in the Zhou family elder's hand shattered. Then, Qin Wu pierced his heart with a single strike.

"Can't kill you? Now you'll see."

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