Chapter Thirty-Three: Emergence of the Red Sleeve Blade

"Potential! I am not one to beat around the bush. I appreciate you, admire your potential, and favor your style of doing things! I can discern that your future accomplishments will transcend the imagination of ordinary individuals."

"You have now reached the Fifth Vein Opening Realm. In just a few days, progressing from the Fourth Vein Opening, you haven't disappointed me! I believe you won't in the future either."

"How about it? Accept this token, and together we shall conquer the Tianmang Twelve Strongholds!"

Upon hearing these words from the Lord of Dragon City, Luli had different thoughts. Undoubtedly, the Dragon City Lord held high expectations for him. What Luli lacked the most at this moment was Fierceness Value, and the temptation of seizing the Tianmang Twelve Strongholds was indeed significant.

"The Dragon City Lord shows such favor; I should not refuse. However, when it comes to dealing with the Tianmang Twelve Strongholds, it seems I won't be of much assistance!"

"Just create some chaos!"

With these words from the Dragon City Lord, Luli felt a bit disheartened. Create chaos?

"Very well, I have a deep hatred for bandits. Since it's about eliminating bandits, I am willing."

Creating chaos would earn him Fierceness Value, which was exactly what Luli needed most at the moment. As for the Dragon City Lord's plan to eradicate the Tianmang Twelve Strongholds, Luli was aware of his own limitations.

Leaving the Lord's residence, Luli noticed a guard outside handing him a scroll made of sheepskin.

Without opening it, Luli took it back to the courtyard.

The scroll contained a map, with the endpoint marked as a bandit hideout.

"Tianfeng Stronghold, didn't expect it to be here."

Luli had a history with Tianfeng Stronghold. The silver he paid last time to the mountain bandits to deal with himself had ended up in Tianfeng Stronghold.

In addition to the map, there was a paragraph written on the sheepskin. Luli read it.

"This is a small test. The leader of Tianfeng Stronghold, Lone Wolf, has recently reached the Sixth Vein Opening Realm. Bring me his head! If you are concerned about the safety of your family, you can temporarily move them to the Lord's residence!"

Luli put down the scroll, called Chen Kang and his daughter, and led them to the courtyard. Since recruiting them as servants, they had not yet served him hands-on. Now, with the task of eradicating Tianfeng Stronghold, it was the perfect opportunity to involve them.

After preparing some necessities, the three of them mounted their horses and left the city. The news had already been reported to the Lord's residence.

"Young Master, should we send someone to follow?"

"If he can't handle a small Tianfeng Stronghold, he wouldn't be Luli."

Tianfeng Stronghold, recently established by a group of bandits who had been wandering from Canglang City, had just stabilized.

At this moment, a convoy of goods was being pulled into the stronghold's gate.

"Big brother, our colleagues near Donglin City are not doing well. No one dares to rob such a fat sheep!"

"How much did we gain?"

The leader of Tianfeng Stronghold was a middle-aged man with an exceptionally burly stature, his face bearing a terrifying scar that extended from his left temple to his right jaw. He was known as Lone Wolf.

"Seven carts of goods, with a fair amount of gold and silver treasures, and a few delicate ladies! All for the big brother!"

Immediately, several mountain bandits pulled over a few crying women.

Scarface, after a quick glance, directly grabbed one!

"The rest is for our brothers!"

Just then, a miserable scream outside the gate caught their attention. A mountain bandit from the watchtower fell straight down, a black-feathered arrow piercing through his neck.

"Who's tired of living, daring to cause trouble in our Tianfeng Stronghold!"

Scarface saw this and threw away the woman in his hands. Several steps later, he ran towards the watchtower. The other mountain bandits also armed themselves. Although Tianfeng Stronghold was a newly established mountain stronghold, it had already become a terrifying presence around the neighboring travelers and merchants during its time in Canglang City.

At the gate, a young man stood, but he didn't pay attention to the gang of mountain bandits charging towards him. Instead, he looked at Chen Axiu.

"Loyalty is zero. Killing bandits won't earn any Fierceness Value!"

"Axiu, you and your father stay outside. Don't let anyone escape from here. Remember, aim for the legs when shooting!"

Fierceness Value, something Luli naturally had to consider.

At this moment, Luli swung his blade at the stronghold gate, the same blade given by the Lord of Dragon City. Though not a spiritual weapon, it was made of spiritual weapon material.

With one strike, the newly established gate of Tianfeng Stronghold immediately shattered.

"Who are you?"

"Guess!"

"Kill him! Chop this ignorant fool into minced meat for me!"

A group of fierce bandits wielding weapons rushed towards Luli. However, as the blade flashed, heads and body parts flew in all directions. Luli's Wind Slashing Blade Technique, now combined with the Breaking Wave Blade Intent, was unstoppable for ordinary bandits.

In his mind, system notifications continued to ring, and soon his Fierceness Value had exceeded a hundred. Earning Fierceness Value by killing these bandits was indeed enjoyable.

"Die!"

As Luli was getting into the swing of killing, a gleam of blade light suddenly appeared. A bandit leader at the Sixth Vein Opening Realm struck with full force.

Indeed, it was a fierce bandit who had licked blood off his blade. Scarface seized the opportunity perfectly, swinging his blade just as Luli was cutting down another bandit.

At this moment, Luli's other hand unexpectedly produced another long blade. The long blade resembled a perfectly crafted ruby, its blade emitting a mesmerizing red glow, so thin it was almost transparent.

The Red Sleeve Blade emerged, meeting the oncoming strike of the Sixth Vein Opening Realm bandit. A flash of red brilliance appeared, and Scarface watched in disbelief as his blade shattered into pieces. A cold light swept across his throat, and he could no longer have any thoughts.

"Hmm, it seems something has entered the Red Sleeve Blade. This blade is actually trembling with excitement!"

Although Scarface was at the Sixth Vein Opening Realm, he was unable to withstand a single strike from Luli. The difference in strength was too great.

At this moment, the bandit wielding a sword saw Scarface being struck down and took a step back.

Suddenly, a blade aura directly swept across him, and he, too, was sliced into two pieces.

The first move of the Breaking Wave Seven Blades, used for the first time to take lives.

The two leaders of the strongholds were slain in an instant, causing fear among the remaining fierce bandits.

"Run! His blade aura, this guy is a transcendent expert beyond the mortal realm!"

A shout rang out, and the fierce bandits began to flee. Luli ignored the ordinary bandits and focused on chasing a few martial artists.

These martial artists were only at the first or second stage of cultivation, and they couldn't withstand Luli's pursuit.

Luli killed two more people, but suddenly, he saw the last martial artist, at the second stage of cultivation, grab a woman and hold a knife to her neck.

"Don't kill me. If you kill me, I'll kill her first!"

Luli found it amusing. He didn't know this woman, and the bandit thought grabbing any random person would prevent him from killing.