Conquer The Earth

The man with daggers expression turned cold and killing intent leak out of him. His daggers lit up and he threw them towards Jian Zheng. However the dagger he threw suddenly quivered and fell to the ground next to his target.

Shocked he stared at Jian Zheng but was only met were a pair of scarlet eyes. His head split with blood spilling out and then his entire body was cut in half. Blood and organs cover the entire ground as the yellow soil began absorbing the blood.

Mo Nie stare at Jian Zheng in horror. He saw that the boy eyes were filled with blood color light and his sword was currently glowing with the same light coming from his eyes. His entire being was calm as the ocean but beneath that calm was a will to kill.

"Senior Brother there's now two of them and two of us we can kill them if we work together!" Jian Zhang yelled at Xue Yi who looked on as if he was dead. Hearing Jian Zheng took him out of his daze as he nodded his head at him and started gathering the power of the clouds into his sword.

Seeing that Xue Yi was back from his dazed state, Jian Zheng immediately used Quicken Cloud at the approaching Mo One. His attack cut off one of his arms leaving Xue Yi speechless and making Mo Nie shocked.

Mo One stare at his missing arm in fright. He cried out from the pain of losing an arm but before he could even let out another cry his head fell from his body. Two out of the three of the Unruly Bandits died without understanding how.

"Brat I don't believe you can stay in your current stay for long." At first Mo Nie was afraid of Jian Zheng power but later realize that this must be a forbidden technique that once used it will cause internal injuries to one body.

The man was right, Jian Zheng was currently using all of his abilities. The True Dao, Phoenix Tears, Sword aura along with his sharp and heavy intent; and not only that but he also activated the Scarlet Lightning Conquering Sword Art. With his current cultivation using all of these would truly cause internal injuries to him but it was a risk he was willing to take if it meant getting out alive.

"Soaring Cloud Sword, Endless Mist Strike!" Xue Yi yelled and a purple light left his sword, going straight towards Mo Nie who only sneered and lift his hand at the sword light.

The sword light then turn into mist that cover Mo Nie, "The Endless Mist Strike can be used for offense and defense, this is the defense aspect of it, allowing the user to cover themselves in a mist of clouds or their opponents." Xue Yi suddenly said coldly.

"But there's also another aspect of it. It can form the element of acid which can melt anything that comes in contact with it, just like acid rain." Xue Yi exclaimed, shocking Jian Zheng. This technique of the Soaring Cloud Sword art was actually better than his.

His Soaring Cloud Sword borrows the powers of the clouds to condense sword light, but Xue Yi Soaring Cloud Sword not only condense clouds onto his sword but can also control it to some extent, being able to form a domain of mist, though rather small.

"If I was still in the Huotian Realm then I would have being killed by this acid." Mo Nie voice alerted them both as they turn to see him coming out of the mist unscathed, "This is the main reason why I did not want to provoke the Unruly Bandits." Xue Yi looked on with a grave expression.

"Its because they have a Body Transformation Realm cultivator amongst them." Jian Zheng shivered when he heard this, at first he thought the Unruly Bandits were a group of weakling even though they instantly killed Wu Pengyun and Lei Feng.

He thought with all his abilities he would stand a chance against Mo Nie but now he wasn't sure at all.

"Haha! Look how docile you two have become, what? Are you going to cry for your Seniors help!" Mo Nie laughed then vanished to reappear before Jian Zheng, "Since you kill my two underlings I will return the favour!" With an angry shout Mo Nie let out a simple fist. The fist did not contain any sort of technique but it carried a power that made the earth tremble.

Quicken Cloud!

Boom!

The fist made an explosion as it came in contact with Jian Zheng sword causing him to hack up mouthful of blood and sending him flying away. It was only a simply punch yet the impact was enough to utterly destroy Jian Zheng.

"Vanishing Cloud!" Xue Yi came behind Mo Nie as the mist on his sword evaporate, causing his blade to heat up. It was a technique similar to Quicken Cloud, but was slightly slower. However, it cause heat to cover the sword, making it sharper and deadly.

The sword was meant to chop Mo Nie in half, "Pitiful tricks!" Mo Nie sneered then lift his hand, grabbing Xue Yi blade with ease, "You can die now." His other hand clenched then burn with endless power belonging to the Body Transformation Realm.

Rumble!

Suddenly lightning flash endlessly, conquering the world around them and dominating the heavens itself.

In the midst of this was Jian Zheng who was covered with his own blood, his white robes red. Mo Nie fist was meant to shatter Jian Zheng bones yet some how he was still alive and standing.

His red hair, scarlet eyes and bloody robes made him look like a demon that rose from a bloody pool, a path of corpse, a world filled with blood.

His blade was currently covered in scarlet like lightning that swirl around his hand. seemly trying to want to possess his body.

"You actually managed to survive my attack?" Mo Nie ignore the lightning around him, throwing Xue Yi away. His instincts was telling him that something strange was wrong with this kid.

"I was wrong." Mo Nie heard Jian Zheng mumbling to himself, confusing him.

"My resolve as a swordsman was never about defeating my opponent with one strike but to use my sword to only defeat the strong." After being hit by Mo Nie fist Jian Zheng felt like he was reborn, coming back to life.

This led to him understanding an important aspect of the True Dao. The true dao was never about defeating someone with one strike nor one fist. It was about turning this Dao into your own.

This aspect made True Dao extremely unique. Any other Dao would only follow its own principles, but the True Dao follows its user, not restricting them with their own laws.

With his grip on his sword Jian Zheng could feel a power he never felt before. A technique from the Conquering Lightning Art has appeared.

It wasn't just one, but two, "Thank you for letting me grasp something I never knew before. For helping me your prize will be death." Jian Zheng smiled gently with his eyes filled with the intentions to kill.

Where does my path belong? With the swords of course!

Jian Zheng disappear startling Mo Nie. Mo Nie then turned around feeling the wind sweeping pass him. He stepped back and the tip of a blade landed where he previously was, cracking the very earth.

Mo Nie stare in shock, 'When did this brat get so strong?!' He was speechless, only the tip of his blade was able to put a large dent into the ground. This was something only someone at the Body Transformation Realm could do, "Yet hes only at the Huotian Realm!" Mo Nie screamed as Jian Zheng raise his sword again at him.

Where do I belong? Wherever my sword takes me!

This time Jian Zheng used Quicken Cloud with Empowered Cloud causing illusions to form wherever his sword went.

To Mo Nie though, these illusions looked real as he felt that any of them could easily pierce his body, "You're the first person to make me use my full power!" Mo Nie said then roared with all his might, bringing out the power of the Body Transformation Realm.

His palm touched the edges of the sword, splitting his hand in two. Shocked and frightening he immediately pull back, but Jian Zheng moved forward, not letting him escape.

How far can I go? With my sword even the darkest places will have to welcome my arrival!

"Fuck off! Earth Shattering Palm!" Seeing Jian Zheng quickly approaching he roared once more as he used his strongest technique at full power with his other hand.

He was scared of Jian Zheng strength, no matter what he did Jian Zheng some how block them. It was as if an invincible barrier was protecting him.

And he was right. After grasping the true aspect of the True Dao Jian Zheng intents have improved greatly and he could now fully use the power of the true dao. Bringing forth an aura that could destroy anything with ease.

The palm though made Jian Zheng slightly afraid. With no other option he choose to finally end this. His eyes flash with lightning and the lightning in the area vanished.

The world went still, everything seem to slow down, the limitless daos cower in fear and the clouds in the sky disperse. Looking up a scarlet lightning look down onto the mortal world arrogantly and giving those around the feeling of dread.

The lightning came quickly and went away quickly. But those around the desert could see what happen clearly. The lightning entered Jian Zhen sword turning the yellow soil into charcoal.

"You can die now." Jian Zheng said calmly then raise his sword.

Conquer the Earth!

No one saw what happen after Jian Zheng raise his sword as Mo Nie body have already turned into a pool of blood. It was as if the sword strike went underground and hit him, controlling the very earth itself.

As Mo Nie blood land on the ground the earth shattered as a giant sword mark fill the land bringing forth unyielding might and dominance. The sword mark spread far and wide covering a hundred miles.

Xue Yi nearby stare in horror. Everything that Jian Zheng did made his face drop with disbelief. But he stilled sighed, as he manage to survive against the Unruly Bandits.

As for Jian Zheng he stood still as if he couldn't move. Soon he spat out a mouthful of black blood. He felt weak, but he also felt that is condition was improving. Conquer the Earth wasn't a regular technique as it seems to use something else other than spiritual energy to use. With no idea on what sort of energy it use, this technique used up all his spiritual energy and damaged his body with wounds that will hinder his cultivation in the future.

With a reluctant sight Jian Zheng closed his eyes, he planned to rest for a while when he felt someone approaching him, "Senior Xue, we did it." He turned around to meet Xue Yi eyes, "I indeed did it." Hearing this Jian Zheng was a bit confused when a sword went right through his chest, "You..." He stare at the blade that pierce through his heart to see that it belong to Xue Yi, "Senior Xue.. why?"

"Sigh! Junior Brother you were so dazzling, I really did not want to do this, but I can't let you take all the reward." Xue Yi sighed as if aggrieved but smile with cruelty at Jian Zheng, "Prince Yi, I know you are still out there, why don't you show yourself?" A black shadow soon came out of the ground staring at Xue Yi with a shocked face, "To think your greed would led you to kill such a brilliant genius." The person was Prince Yi and he cover his mouth as if he was looking at a monster.

"Cut the crap, this is the cultivation world. Things such as this are very common. Now give me the top grade spiritual stone you promised." Xue Yi sneered at Prince Yi fake expression, "If I am correct then it was you who told the Unruly Bandits about the Green Desert Turtle right? Because of you so many of us died." Xue Yi looked on coldly, "I bet you wanted us all to die so you could keep the top grade spiritual stone am I right?"

"Hahahaha!" Prince Yi was startled at first, but soon burst into laughter. Laughter that sound dark and sinister which gave Xue Yi the creeps.

"You are right. I indeed did not plan to give any of you a top grade spiritual stone." Prince Yi wiped the non-existent tears from his eyes and stare at Xue Yi with a calm yet pitiful smile, "Unfortunately, this top grade spiritual stone won't go to you." His expression still held that calm and pitiful smile as a black monster similar to a ghost with long claws came out and approach Xue Yi.

"W-what are you doing?! I won! Everyone is dead!" Scared by this being, Xue Yi stepping back as he shouted at Prince Yi.

"Not everyone." Prince Yi replied as he stare at the weak, dying Jian Zheng.

Seeing this, Xue Yi quickly grabbed his sword out of Jian Zheng chest and stabbed him once more, each stab causing blood to spill around his hands and face, "Die! Die! Die!" He screamed with craziness in his eyes as he stabbed Jian Zheng a total of 24 times before the being finally reach towards him, "No! Look, the brat is dead!" He pointed at Jian Zheng whose eyes already turned emotionless from what was happening.

He trusted Xue Yi like a brother. Although they only just met he felt a bond to him since they were both swordsman. However, the world was cruel and Jian Zheng only just realized this.

He lie on the ground staring at the sky as if questioning the heavens. His emotionless eyes made him look like he was already dead.

He didn't even scream when he was stabbed by the one he trusted, 'I'm sorry Scarlett, If you were here then you would definitely be able to see that Xue Yi meant no goodwill.'

Prince Yi stare at the dying Jian Zheng then smile at Xue Yi, "He's still holding on for dare life, kill him." The being grunted then grab Xue Yi head tightly, "No!!!" Under the hand Xue Yi voice could hardly be heard, but Jian Zheng heard it clearly. The being then tighten some more and his head was crushed to bits.

Soon a shadow came out of Xue Yi dead body and was absorbed into Prince Yi. The sect disciples, guards and bandits shadows were also absorbed, "A total of 9 Souls, not too bad." He mumbled quietly them turn to Jian Zheng who could hardly hold on.

He gave Jian Zheng a pill, forcing it down his mouth then gave him some of the Green Desert Turtle blood, "Sigh! You have the ability to kill me in the future yet here I am, helping you. Little Demon do you think I am foolish?" Prince Yi turned to the being and saw it nodding its head, "That's not what I wanted you to say..."

Soon Jian Zheng condition stabilized and Prince Yi turned to leave, "I will first send a notice to the sects that the mission was successful then take the rewards for myself. Haha! Aren't I genius!" As he said that his body was covered in black bubbles as his entire body transformed. Turning into Ya Ba, "Let's pay the Yellow Cloud Sect a visit first." He said with the same voice and tone as Ya Ba and began walking away.

"Wait..." Seeing this shocked Jian Zheng. He said weakly and coughed, causing Prince Yi to stop, "May I know your full name..." He continued with a weak voice as he felt like he would faint at any moment.

"My name? I go by many, but you can call me Zhuang Yi." This revelation shocked Jian Zheng to his core that it caused him to faint right after Prince Yi said that. Before fainting though, he heard a faint chuckle, "I'll be waiting for the day you become strong enough so that you can help me."