It's Your Time to Pay

At the entrance of the valley, Lan Youdie fixed her gaze on Chang Yu, her expression dark. Her senior brother, who had previously been affectionate towards her, pushed himself away from her upon seeing the girl opposite him, an action that was truly contemptible.

However, Lan Youdie was clear in her mind that to obtain the spiritual medicine, she needed Chang Yu's assistance. Although she felt a chill in her heart, she continued to wear a forced smile and approached, playfully saying, "Loser Shi? What a hilarious name!"

Shi Feiyu, who was already burning with anger, saw her attempting to taunt him, and his gaze gradually darkened. He sneered, "It seems like I should do something today to repay your kind intentions!"

As he spoke, he suddenly shifted his gaze to the girl beside him, his eyes showing a hint of inquiry. Mengyu nodded lightly and then stepped back.

"Heh, even a worthless person can catch the eye of Sister Mengyu. What a joke!"

At this moment, Chang Yu suddenly realized something, and he shook his head as if self-mocking. He was about to divert his attention away from Shi Feiyu.

Just as his gaze was about to shift to Mengyu, he caught sight of Shi Feiyu taking out a purple fruit from his pocket. This fruit, when it appeared, released a strong fragrance. Chang Yu's gaze was immediately drawn back to it, and he exclaimed, "Heavenly Fragrance Fruit?"

Shi Feiyu was also slightly surprised that this person could recognize Heavenly Fragrance Fruits at a glance. However, he didn't show any change in his expression and tossed the fruit to Mengyu, saying, "Keep it safe, so it won't get hurt when we start fighting later."

"Arrogant!"

Seeing that Shi Feiyu completely disregarded him, Chang Yu’s gaze gradually darkened, and a faint sense of killing intent was locked onto Shi Feiyu. But he seemed to think better of it and suppressed this killing intent. He said with a mocking smile, "Loser Shi, for the sake of being fellow Nine Palace Mountain disciples, I won't argue with you today, as long as…"

Chang Yu's strength was in the early stage of the Qi-Infused Realm, and in the context of God's Wrath Land, such cultivation could only be considered mediocre. However, among Nine Palace Mountain disciples, he could still be regarded as having some achievements.

In his earlier years, Shi Feiyu's cultivation had far exceeded Chang Yu's, and although he had lost his previous cultivation, his insights remained. Before Chang Yu could finish speaking, Shi Feiyu suddenly threw a punch, saying, "As long as I turn you into a mess today, we can discuss anything!"

"You're asking for death!"

Given his taking advantage of the situation to launch a sneak attack, a murderous intent surged within Chang Yu. He brought his fingers together and pointed forcefully towards Shi Feiyu's forehead. This move used finger into sword, which utilized the power of Qi to harm the opponent. It was one of the fundamental martial arts techniques of the Sword Peak, and as long as one's cultivation reached the Qi-Infused Realm, they could practice it.

Chang Yu's cultivation had already reached the early stage of the Qi-Infused Realm, and he had mastered this technique well enough to pierce through metal and stone. Once Chang Yu's finger hit Shi Feiyu, given Shi Feiyu's current strength, he would undoubtedly be killed.

"Brother Feiyu, be careful! He's using the 'Golden Splitting Finger,' a first-tier martial art of the Hundred-Finger Peak!" Mengyu, seeing Chang Yu using this move, had a slight change in her pretty face and quickly warned him.

In God's Wrath Land, martial arts techniques were categorized from one to nine, just like mythical beasts. Beyond the ninth tier, there were the four terrifying levels of Mystery, Holy, Earthly, and Heavenly.

However, these techniques required vast amounts of Source Qi to operate, and even for a prominent sect like Nine Palace Mountain, martial arts were extremely rare.

It was unexpected that Chang Yu, who was only in the early stage of the Qi-Infused Realm, had practiced a first-tier martial art, the 'Golden Splitting Finger.' Shi Feiyu was somewhat surprised by this.

Lan Youdie, the girl standing not far away, taunted, "A loser in the later stage of the Bone Forging Realm dares to challenge Senior Brother Chang Yu? He deserves to die!"

Martial arts techniques required a substantial Source Qi to operate. Since Shi Feiyu's meridians were sealed, he had remained at the Bone Forging Realm. Even though he had learned some powerful martial arts in the past, he couldn't utilize them now.

Faced with Chang Yu, who had reached the Qi-Infused Realm and had learned the 'Golden Splitting Finger,' Shi Feiyu had undoubtedly brought trouble upon himself.

Lan Youdie's words immediately provoked dissatisfaction in Mengyu. She coldly snorted and turned her gaze toward her. Lan Youdie, seemingly somewhat afraid of Mengyu, lowered her eyes and remained silent.

Although a Qi-Infused Realm beginner was considered insignificant among true experts, given Shi Feiyu's current level of cultivation, he was no match. Once the Natural Source Qi entered the body, his muscles and bones would undergo tempering. With the assistance of this faint Natural Source Qi inside, Chang Yu could easily lift heavy weights of over a thousand jin. It was for this reason alone that Shi Feiyu couldn't compare to him. Shi Feiyu was aware that he must not let Chang Yu's finger strike him; otherwise, he would either die or be severely wounded.

Just as Chang Yu's finger was about to hit Shi Feiyu's forehead, Shi Feiyu made an astonishing move. He slightly leaned backward, and his foot slid to the right. At the moment his body slid away, he suddenly spread his palm, grabbed Chang Yu's wrist, and brought it into his embrace.

Before Chang Yu could react, Shi Feiyu abruptly used his knee to hit Chang Yu's waist. If the angle of this move were slightly altered, Chang Yu would instantly become a cripple.

The knee hit his waist, and an intense pain instantly swept over Chang Yu, causing his face to slightly contort. However, before he could counterattack, Shi Feiyu grabbed his arm and violently turned, throwing him away.

An initial stage Qi-Infused Realm disciple was actually thrown to the ground by Shi Feiyu, who was only in the Bone Forging Realm. This scene astonished the two girls who were watching the battle.

Before Chang Yu could rise from the ground, Shi Feiyu suddenly rushed forward and swung his fist down in anger. However, there was a loud "Thud,” and Shi Feiyu was thrown back, eventually crashing heavily into a large tree not far away.

This tree trunk, which two people could barely embrace, was shaken vigorously by the impact, demonstrating the incredible force behind that blow. Shi Feiyu, who had seemed to have the upper hand, was suddenly sent flying, and before he could get up from under the tree, a mouthful of blood spurted from his mouth.

At this moment, Chang Yu was surging with a faint Natural Source Qi. He suddenly got up, gazed at Shi Feiyu, who was lying under the tree, and sneered, "Waste, you think you can hurt me? Maybe in your next life!"

After saying this, Chang Yu dashed forward and, in an instant, arrived in front of Shi Feiyu, three meters away, pointing a finger towards his forehead. Shi Feiyu, already injured, couldn't avoid it in time.

Just as Chang Yu's finger was about to land on Shi Feiyu's forehead, Mengyu suddenly spoke out, "Dare you?"

Chang Yu's movement slightly halted, and he turned to look at her, his eyes filled with anger. The more Mengyu defended Shi Feiyu, the more it fueled the lingering murderous intent within him.

"Hurt Brother Feiyu, and you'll wait to face the consequences!" Mengyu said with a hint of anger as her face darkened. Chang Yu's murderous intent receded in response to her threat, but he was reluctant to back down.

Nine Palace Mountain, while not considered a significant power in God's Wrath Land, had strict rules. Disciples were strictly prohibited from fighting each other privately. Once discovered, they would face severe punishment, and it could even cost them their lives.

Chang Yu had joined Nine Palace Mountain for almost five years and was well aware of these rules, despite missing the last disciple competition.

Thus, upon hearing Mengyu's threat, he suppressed his murderous intent, but then coldly said, "You're right. I won't jeopardize my life for this trash, but we are not forbidden from having friendly sparring."

As he spoke, Chang Yu suddenly delivered a fierce kick to Shi Feiyu's chest, sending him rolling more than ten meters away, eventually coming to a halt.

Although he had shown some restraint, with Chang Yu's early Qi-Infused Realm cultivation, this kick was enough to break Shi Feiyu's bones. He lay in the grass, trembling slightly, and another mouthful of blood emerged from his mouth.

Mengyu's face abruptly darkened upon seeing this. She hurriedly went to Shi Feiyu and. After examining him, she found that several of his ribs were broken, which further fueled her anger.

The spiritual monkey, held in Mengyu's arms, screeched angrily at Chang Yu, its fur bristling, showing intense displeasure.

Lan Youdie, on the other hand, was pleased with the situation. She mocked Shi Feiyu, who was lying in the grass and coughing up blood, "You got what you deserved, a waste in the later stage of the Bone Forging Realm dared to challenge Senior Brother Chang Yu. You're lucky to still be alive!"

Unexpectedly, Mengyu turned abruptly, coldly stared at Lan Youdie, and threatened, "Say another word, and I'll rip your mouth to shreds."

Lan Youdie, realizing that Mengyu was truly angry, turned away angrily and avoided further confrontation. At this point, Chang Yu chuckled, "Forget it, there's no need to get upset over someone worthless like him."

After speaking these words, Chang Yu suddenly thought of something and focused his gaze on Mengyu. He said, "Junior Sister, the Heavenly Fragrance Fruits are a rare spiritual medicine that can stimulate the soul. I've been planning to find this spiritual medicine to aid in my cultivation recently. I wonder if you..."

Although his words seemed to be a request, Chang Yu gradually moved closer to them, clearly implying that he wouldn't hesitate to ignore their seniority as fellow disciples if Mengyu refused.

Lan Youdie's eyes were filled with excitement, as obtaining the Heavenly Fragrance Fruits would enable her to awaken her own soul. This would greatly enhance her strength, and she looked forward to the possibility of dual cultivation with Chang Yu.

"You can't give it to him!" Unexpectedly, Shi Feiyu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his voice low. "Even if I die here today, I won't let him have the Heavenly Fragrance Fruit."

Upon seeing Shi Feiyu, severely injured yet still daring to challenge him, Chang Yu's gaze suddenly darkened. He raised his palm, but Mengyu hesitated, and then resolutely flung the Heavenly Fragrance Fruit towards Lan Youdie.

Chang Yu had initially intended to take advantage of the situation to make a move but didn't expect Mengyu to suddenly toss the Heavenly Fragrance Fruit to Lan Youdie.

In the instant when the fruit was about to fall to the ground, Chang Yu suddenly turned around and swiftly caught it. From beginning to end, Lan Youdie hadn't reacted, and it was only after the Heavenly Fragrance Fruit fell at her feet and Chang Yu obtained them that she showed a stunned expression.

However, just as she was about to ask for them, Chang Yu unexpectedly bit into the fruit with relish, showing a look of great enjoyment on his face.

Lan Youdie's gaze gradually turned icy. When they got down the mountain this time to find the spiritual medicine, Chang Yu had promised her that if they found it, he would let her take it first. She hadn't expected this promise to be so easily tempted by the allure of the medicine.

Regrettably, Chang Yu paid no attention to her expression. After a few bites, he had swallowed the entire Heavenly Fragrance Fruit. He then turned to give a cold glance to Shi Feiyu and sneered, "Heavenly Fragrance Fruit, such a spiritual medicine should not be wasted on you. Only I am worthy..."

But before he could finish his sentence, he noticed a faint, cold smile at the corner of Shi Feiyu's mouth. Chang Yu had an unsettling feeling but hadn't had time to think it through before a burning sensation erupted from his abdomen.

Initially not very intense, this burning sensation grew rapidly within just a few breaths, causing his body to feel like it was on fire. His eyes became bloodshot, and he could feel the searing heat within.

At the same time, Shi Feiyu, who was lying in the grass, slowly sat up, enduring the pain. He then began cracking his knuckles loudly and said, "Did you enjoy the beating earlier? It's time for you to pay it back."

Seeing this, Chang Yu was suddenly shocked and angrily shouted, "Did you poison the Heavenly Fragrance Fruits?"

Shi Feiyu, like a cheetah, pounced on him and swiftly knocked him to the ground. His fists rained down on Chang Yu's face with a series of thuds, turning Chang Yu's fair face into a swollen, bruised mess. However, Chang Yu was unable to offer any resistance, only able to watch helplessly as Shi Feiyu's fists struck his head repeatedly.