Shen_Lang

Xu Liang was an ordinary man from the modern world—until fate took everything from him. Betrayed, abandoned, and left to die, he awakens in the body of a disgraced sect disciple in an ancient martial world, where the strong reign supreme and the weak are trampled beneath their feet.

But just as death looms over him, a voice echoes in his mind.

[Immortal Ascension System Activated.]

With an overpowered system guiding him, Xu Liang embarks on a path of cultivation unlike any other. From a crippled outcast with no future, he will rise, crushing those who stand in his way. He keeps a low profile, but when challenged, he destroys enemies in an instant—merciless and unstoppable.

But his goal is not mere strength.

He seeks immortality.

As he delves into the mysteries of this world, he uncovers hidden sects, ancient conspiracies, and secrets that could shake the heavens. The line between morality and ruthlessness blurs as he walks the fine edge between power and humanity.

In a world where gods and demons scheme from the shadows, where immortality is both a blessing and a curse, Xu Liang will carve his own path.

The path of an immortal who defies the heavens themselves

I am going to be a Heaven-Defying Immortal

Chapter 9: The Roar of the Wild

The Crimson-Clawed Apes were enraged.

Xu Liang's one-move kill had ignited their fury. Their blood-red eyes locked onto him, their bodies tensing for another charge.

Around him, the rogue cultivators were already fighting—some barely holding their ground, others being overpowered by the beasts' raw strength.

Zhao Wei fought two at once, a smirk on his face as he dodged and countered with ease. Meilin's whip cracked through the air, keeping an ape at bay.

But Xu Liang didn't focus on them.

His instincts sharpened, his battle sense awakened.

Three apes charged at him simultaneously.

He took a step forward—not back.

A Clash of Strength and Strategy

The first ape lunged, claws flashing toward his throat.

Xu Liang's body moved like flowing water—he twisted his torso, evading the strike by mere inches.

The second ape came from the side, its massive arms swinging toward his ribs.

Instead of dodging, Xu Liang stepped in.

His palm shot forward, meeting the beast's chest with a burst of Qi-infused force.

The ape was sent flying, crashing into a tree with a sickening crunch.

The third ape hesitated for a split second—just enough time for Xu Liang to strike first.

His foot slammed into the ground as he twisted his body—a sweeping kick aimed at the beast's knee joint.

The ape howled in pain as its leg buckled.

Xu Liang didn't give it time to recover. He grabbed its head and drove his knee into its skull.

The remaining apes froze.

They weren't mindless beasts—they could feel it.

This human… was dangerous.

The Turning Point

The rogue cultivators saw the shift.

"Damn… he's strong," one muttered.

Even Zhao Wei, still locked in combat, raised an eyebrow. "Interesting."

Meilin's lips curled into a small smirk. "I told you he's different."

The apes, sensing their disadvantage, suddenly retreated into the shadows of the forest.

His focus was already shifting—he could sense something deeper within the forest.

The Real Threat Appears

Before anyone could react, a deep, guttural growl rumbled through the air.

The trees shook, the ground trembled.

Then—it stepped forward.

A Crimson-Clawed Ape King.

Standing nearly three meters tall, its muscles were like coiled steel, and its claws glowed a brighter crimson than the others. The air around it was thick with Qi, a clear sign that it had reached the peak of Qi Condensation.

The rogue cultivators stiffened.

"This… this is too much," someone whispered.

Even Zhao Wei's usual confidence dimmed for a brief moment.

He exhaled slowly, his eyes sharpening.

A real challenge had finally arrived.