Lord of Bones

Chapter 777: Continuous Provocation
Li Yuan and Xue Yinchen were both severely blown away by the huge force, drawing a miserable arc in the air.

"Pfft!"

A mouthful of blood spurted out of Li Yuan's mouth, and he flew nearly twice as far as Xue Yinchen.

After landing, he staggered and took several steps back before he could barely stand still.

The robe was torn, revealing the tight-fitting clothes underneath.

The palm of his hand holding the long knife was covered in blood, which dyed the handle red and dripped onto the ground, leaving mottled marks.

His chest heaved violently and his breathing seemed a little rapid.

But those eyes were still as sharp as an eagle, staring at Xue Yinchen closely, trying to take in every subtle movement of the other party.

After Xue Yinchen landed, although his body did not stagger like Li Yuan, his face looked a little pale, as if all the blood had been drained by the fierce battle.

His eyes lost their previous sharpness, replaced by trance and confusion.

He seemed to be shocked by Li Yuan's strength, and an indescribable wave of emotion surged in his heart.

The purple robe he was wearing was torn in several places, revealing his tight muscles covered with blood.

Blood also flowed out from the tiger's mouth and slowly slid down the blood sword, dripping onto the ground with a slight sound.

He seemed unaware and just stood there quietly, staring at Li Yuan as if he wanted to see through the other's soul.

The two men confronted each other silently, with a tense and subtle atmosphere in the air.

There seemed to be an invisible wall between them, isolating them from any further actions, and no one took the initiative to break the silence.

The surrounding environment became a mess due to their battle.

The collapsed ground looked like ruins trampled by a giant beast, the cracked void looked like a broken mirror, and the slowly recovering cracks revealed strands of Yuan Force.

After a moment's silence, Xue Yinchen's body suddenly shook slightly, as if disturbed by an invisible and strange undercurrent.

There is an indescribable chill in the undercurrent that penetrates deep into the bone marrow.

He suddenly raised his head, and his face became even paler, like the surface of a lake covered with thin frost in winter, revealing a cold and ominous omen.

There seemed to be a strange power in Xue Yinchen's body, which was wantonly devouring his energy and vitality.

This force was like a demon in the dark night, silently eroding his cultivation and will.

He could even clearly feel that something was quietly growing in his body, corroding the foundation of his cultivation like a cancer.

Gritting his teeth, his lips almost bitten by his teeth, he squeezed out a few words reluctantly: "I lost.

"I will follow my previous promise and not cause any trouble for you and Kui Moer."

After saying that, Xue Yinchen looked at Li Yuan deeply again, turned around slowly, and left this place that made him lose face. His back looked lonely and desolate.

As he walked, his body was like a leaf in the wind, unable to keep balance, his steps staggering and shaky.

When flying away from Xuelian Peak, Xue Yinchen's body almost fell from the air several times.

"Xue Yinchen, actually lost?"

"How can this be?"

The Blood Evil Lake Yuan people all around were like ants in a panic, and the discussions surged like a tide, full of disbelief and shock.

Their eyes lingered on Li Yuan and the sky where Xue Yinchen disappeared, trying to find a clue that could explain this result.

However, there was nothing left except the gradually fading aftermath of the battle.

Li Yuan stood there, his eyes deep and solemn, as if he had just experienced a life-and-death battle.

He looked around and after a brief eye contact with the Yuanists from the Blood Evil Lake, he stretched out his body and, like a falcon spreading its wings, rushed towards the courtyard that the Blood Evil Lake had carefully prepared for him, leaving behind a trail of afterimages flashing in front of the eyes of the Yuanists.

After entering the courtyard, Li Yuan briefly observed his surroundings and then walked straight into the room.

He activated a scroll of elemental patterns with ease and constructed a elemental formation, forming an invisible barrier that isolated him from the noise and disturbance of the outside world.

After completing all this, Li Yuan sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes and concentrated, entering a state of cultivation.

His breathing was even and deep, like a sculpture immersed in meditation, motionless.

At this moment, the sky outside gradually darkened.

The afterglow of dusk was like a blood-colored painting, sprinkling on the Blood Evil Lake, reflecting an eerie blood-red color.

Waves of shrill roars came from afar, like the call from hell, making people feel cold.

It seems that some disciples of the Blood Evil Lake are fighting in secret under the cover of night.

Although the sect rules of Blood Evil Lake strictly prohibit deaths among disciples, they do not prohibit brutal fights among them.

Therefore, whenever night falls, the Blood Lake ushers in its most cruel moment.

Thanks to the isolation of the Yuan Array, Li Yuan was not affected at all.

He was immersed in cultivation, with no distractions, as if the whole world had nothing to do with him.

In less than half an hour, all of Li Yuan's injuries were healed.

The wound healed quickly as if brushed by a spring breeze, leaving no trace.

Even if the life force in his body had been fully activated, it would be impossible for him to recover from his injuries so quickly.

The reason why he was able to recover so quickly this time was entirely due to the fact that he realized the perfect state of fusion with the Lingwen Life-Devouring Bone during the duel with Xue Yinchen.

He seemed to have merged into one with the Spiritual Pattern Life-Devouring Bone, indistinguishable from each other.

He is the Spirit Pattern Life-Devouring Bone, the Spirit Pattern Life-Devouring Bone is him.

In this state, Li Yuan was able to instantly merge the bone energy activated by the Spirit Pattern Life-Devouring Bone with his own energy, unleashing unprecedented powerful force.

In the duel with Xue Yinchen, it was by relying on this power of fusion that he skillfully integrated the power of parasitism and devouring into his Yuanli, thus causing huge damage to the opponent's body.

He was like an assassin who was proficient in medicine, using his sharp blade to move inside the enemy's body, looking for fatal weaknesses.

The fundamental reason why Xue Yinchen's defense line was so easily breached was that he absorbed the blood energy from all around without restraint, resulting in insufficient defense against external forces.

It was like a giant with only a beautiful appearance but no substance, which collapsed at the first blow.

.........

Time flies, and ten days pass in a flash.

During this period of time, Li Yuan has been practicing in his room, and everything in the outside world seems to have nothing to do with him.

However, the ten days of tranquility were eventually broken by sudden fluctuations of aura.

Li Yuan suddenly opened his eyes. His eyes were deep and a cold feeling naturally flowed out, as sharp as a blade.

At the same time, a clear and deep voice came from outside the courtyard. Although it was a bit polite, it could not hide the provocation underneath: "Li Yuan, Zhai Yunzhong from the Tianyun Sect has come to visit you. I hope you will grant me an audience."

Li Yuan slowly stood up, emitting a cold aura that should not be underestimated.

The moment he walked out of the room, his eyes were like frost, and he glanced coldly at the middle-aged man standing several feet away in the yard.

The middle-aged man was of sturdy build, with a resolute face and a smile on his lips that seemed gentle but actually concealed a sharp edge.

Behind him, a group of Yuanzhe wearing the iconic cloud-patterned robes of the Tianyun Sect followed closely. Some were middle-aged or elderly, and none of them were ordinary people.

On the other side, the Yuanzhe from the Blood Evil Lake were equally eye-catching. They were dressed in purple-red robes, which formed a sharp contrast with the white robes of the Tianyun Sect.

"What's the matter?" Li Yuan asked calmly.

Zhai Yunzhong's lips curled up into a smile, but hidden in it was a cruelty that was difficult to conceal. He said:
"Although we were not able to witness Brother Li's demeanor at Shuiyun Peak of our Tianyun Sect more than ten years ago, we have heard about it.

"Unfortunately, we were in seclusion at the time and were unable to exchange ideas with Brother Li.

"Now that we are all about to enter the Blood Refining Battlefield, why not take this opportunity to rehearse in advance so that we can be mentally prepared?"

Zhai Yunzhong was like a ferocious wolf ready to pounce at any time, exuding a dangerous aura from head to toe.

At this time, a Blood Demon Lake master stepped forward, his face sinister, his eyes flashing with bloodthirsty light, and said:
"We have long heard of your great name and have admired you for a long time.

"It's a rare opportunity today, and I would like to have a discussion with you to judge our chances of survival in the Blood Refining Battlefield."

The man's voice was low and hoarse, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from the depths of his throat, full of murderous intent.

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan's eyes were as fast as lightning, scanning every Yuan practitioner present one by one.

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Their eyes all revealed a strong murderous intent towards Li Yuan.

"Humph, even the youngest among you is more than two hundred years older than me.

"Don't you think it's unfair to compete with me?"

Li Yuan's deep and rich voice echoed in the courtyard.

A hint of viciousness flashed across Zhai Yunzhong's eyes, and he said with a fake smile, "Brother Li, you are wrong.

"We are all Yuan practitioners who are about to step into the blood refining battlefield.

“There, there is a high risk of death, and it is only the cultivation level that counts, not the age.

“Blood Demon Lake has always been a place where the strong are respected, and encourages Yuan masters to compete with each other to prove their own strength.

"Since we are guests, we should follow the local customs, right?"

As soon as the words fell, the people from the Tianyun Sect and the Xuesha Lake Sect outside the courtyard dispersed one after another, like a dark cloud covering the courtyard.

They all have reached the peak of the Half-Step Transformation Realm, their aura is steady and powerful, and they are filled with murderous intent.

Although the number is not in the hundreds, the lineup of dozens of people is enough to make people feel daunted.

Their strength may not be as good as those of the ancestors' direct disciples, but all the Yuanzhe who can participate in the Blood Refining Battlefield are ruthless and desperate criminals with a short lifespan.

Li Yuan's reputation is too loud. If he can be seriously injured at this time, he will undoubtedly be eliminated as a major threat after entering the Blood Refining Battlefield.

In the Blood Evil Lake, there is no logic between the Yuan people, only the cruel rule of the survival of the fittest.

As long as they don't take the other person's life, any means can be used.

Therefore, these Yuanists released their murderous and fighting intentions without any scruples, as if they wanted to drown the entire yard in a terrifying aura.

Li Yuan raised a cold smile, which showed his domineering attitude and said:

“It just so happens that I also feel that the number of Yuan practitioners entering the Blood Refining Battlefield is too numerous.

“If we deal with them one by one, I’m afraid there won’t be enough time.

"Let's start with you guys."

Li Yuan's words revealed his extreme contempt for the two Zong Yuan people, as if the latter were just insignificant dust on his way forward that could be wiped away with a light brush.

“This is the Blood Refining Peak, where the Blood Demon Lake entertains guests. Logically, it is forbidden for Yuan practitioners to spar with each other privately.

"But since you are so impatient and eager to become the ghosts under my command, let's go outside the peak to resolve this matter."

After saying that, Li Yuan's figure flashed, like a bright meteor, cutting through the sky and rushing towards the outside of the Blood Refining Peak.

His words undoubtedly angered everyone. The two Zong Yuanzhe's eyes showed strong murderous intent, and they turned into streams of light and followed closely behind him.

The long sword in his hand was like the scythe of the god of death. The sword energy whizzed out and intertwined into an impenetrable sword net, heading straight for Li Yuan.

"Chichi-"

The roar was deafening, as if making the Blood Refining Peak tremble.

Li Yuan's figure was as light as willow catkins in the wind or fish swimming in the water. He easily avoided those sharp sword energies.

As he flew, he sneered, "With just this little ability, you dare to challenge me?
"You are really overestimating your capabilities!"

Upon hearing this, the pursuing Xuesha Lake and Tianyun Sect leaders' eyes became even more murderous.

There is no way back now. Since we have taken action, we must go all out.

Seriously injure Li Yuan to avoid any hidden dangers after entering the Blood Refining Battlefield.

They attacked again, sword energy like rainbow, killing towards Li Yuan.

The wings of thunder and flame behind Li Yuan flapped suddenly, and his speed suddenly increased, turning into lightning, instantly widening the distance between him and the pursuer.

He moved freely in the sword energy, leaving his pursuers with nothing but to watch his back gradually disappear into the distance.

However, those pursuers did not give up. They kept following Li Yuan's trail and kept attacking him. Their sword energy was like silver blood lightning.

"Li Yuan, you are running away like a stray dog, which is totally inconsistent with your great reputation in Wenhe Land?"

Waves of sarcastic voices were like sharp blades in the cold wind, stabbing from behind, mixed with endless murderous intent.

"escape?"

Hearing this, Li Yuan raised a cold smile and snorted:

"Humph, you are too self-righteous.

"I, Li Yuan, have never thought of escaping. I just want all the Yuans to witness that it is not that I am cruel and ruthless, but that you are pressing me step by step and bullying me too much!

"Do you really think I'm afraid of a bunch of you?"

The chase in the sky had been going on for a long time. Although the two Zong Yuan people tried their best, they could not even touch the corner of Li Yuan's clothes.

This humiliation and anger, like a raging fire, raged in their hearts and made them completely lose their minds.

There was no more reservation when they attacked, true murderous intent spread in their hearts, and they vowed to wipe out Li Yuan completely.

However, they never expected that all this was part of a carefully planned scheme by Li Yuan.

Li Yuan planned to make them all lose their combat capabilities in one fell swoop, or even wipe them out completely and clear the obstacles in the Blood Refining Battlefield in advance.

The sneer on the corner of his mouth became colder. He paused slightly and suddenly took a step forward.

This step seemed to transcend the constraints of space and appeared directly in front of an old man from the Tianyun Sect.

The old man with white hair and beard and a haggard face felt an unprecedented sense of crisis surge in his heart and had no time to react.

Li Yuan's expression was ferocious, with cold murderous intent flashing in his eyes, and he immediately struck out with a palm.

Suddenly, the whole world seemed to stop, leaving only Li Yuan's destructive palm and the old man's terrified and desperate eyes.

Wherever the palm wind passed, the space was torn apart, and cracks spread in the air, as intricate as a spider web.

(End of this chapter)