Chapter 3

**Life and Death Sprint!**

In the mountain range, Chu Yun ran with all his might, running for his life. At this moment, some miscellaneous disciples were chasing him from behind, trying to please that Zhou Young Master.

"Damn, you can really run, kid! Take this, Gale Charm!" At this moment, a miscellaneous disciple took out a talisman, which was twisted and curved, with wind power flowing on it. This talisman, called the Gale Charm, could increase speed by three levels.

Sticking it to his legs, the disciple's speed immediately increased by three levels, and the pace of the chase quickened.

The gap narrowed, and it seemed that it would only take a moment to catch up with Chu Yun.

Chu Yun turned his body, dodged a large rock, and ran towards the distance.

The miscellaneous disciple who had used the Gale Charm, due to the speed boost from the talisman, which was an external force rather than his own strength, had less control over his movements, almost colliding with the large rock.

"Damn!"

After cursing, the miscellaneous disciple continued the chase.

The other miscellaneous disciples surrounded Chu Yun from different directions, making the situation extremely unfavorable for him.

At this moment, life and death hung by a thread, but Chu Yun's heart became increasingly calm, without panic or fear of death. He remained calm, indifferent to life and death, constantly dodging obstacles and creating trouble for the chasing miscellaneous disciple while thinking of ways to kill the enemy.

"Fireball!" At this moment, the miscellaneous disciple shook the talisman in his hand, and it immediately turned into a huge fireball, attacking.

Chu Yun dodged the fireball, but it still grazed his shoulder, burning it black and causing intense pain. However, he couldn't afford to care and continued to flee.

The terrain in the mountain range was rugged, and Chu Yun specifically chose uneven and rugged areas to walk, which could weaken the speed of the pursuers to the greatest extent.

The chasing miscellaneous disciples shouted and were extremely angry, hating Chu Yun for being able to run so well.

"Die, Ice Arrow!"

"Wind Blade!"

"Earth Arrow!"

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One after another, talismans were thrown, attacking continuously, with the intention of not stopping until Chu Yun was killed.

Chu Yun ran and dodged, managing to avoid some attacks, but was hit more often. Fortunately, the distance was far, and the power was greatly weakened. His skin was tough, and the damage was limited. However, even so, his back was covered in wounds, and he seemed about to collapse at any moment.

"You can't go on! Surrender and die quickly!"

"Kid, you can't run away!"

The miscellaneous disciple chased and taunted him.

But Chu Yun ignored them, continuing to run because he was not willing to die. He wanted to live, and to live, he had to keep running.

Years of gathering herbs in the mountains had honed his skills, which now played a significant role. As he ran, he managed to escape the encirclement of the numerous miscellaneous disciples. Just a little more, and he would be completely free.

"Heavy Gravity Charm!"

Seeing Chu Yun about to escape, the leading miscellaneous disciple could no longer bear it and threw a talisman.

Instantly, a force of earth power activated, making Chu Yun feel as if he were carrying a huge burden, slowing him down and making it difficult to move.

"This is the Heavy Gravity Charm!"

Chu Yun felt a wave of despair.

The Heavy Gravity Charm is one of the earth-type talismans. Once activated, it can create a powerful gravitational field, effectively restraining the enemy and preventing them from running. However, the Heavy Gravity Charm is a third-grade talisman, which can only be drawn by a Golden Core realm cultivator who is also a talisman master.

The Heavy Gravity Charm lasted only three breaths before disappearing.

But in just three breaths, it was enough for the chasing miscellaneous disciples to close in, trapping Chu Yun in a desperate situation.

"Waste of a life, why aren't you running anymore!" A fierce face appeared, with a flushed complexion and a slightly mad expression. This was a sixth-layer Qi Cultivation miscellaneous disciple. If he advanced one more level, he would become an outer gate disciple. He was also the highest-ranking cultivator among the chasing miscellaneous disciples.

Chu Yun pursed his lips, said nothing, and his eyes were filled with a sense of death.

"You wasted so many of my talismans, you deserve to die a thousand deaths. Kneel down and kowtow to me, or I'll make you wish you were dead!" the sixth-layer Qi Cultivation miscellaneous disciple said arrogantly.

"What is your name?"

"Zhu Yun!"

"Zhu Yun, then die now!" Chu Yun's eyes flashed with madness. At this moment, he was already in a dead end, and it would only take a few more steps for the surrounding miscellaneous disciples to close in.

There was no way out, so he might as well take a few with him!

"Thunder Move, Lightning Flash, Thunder Kill!" Chu Yun's long sword trembled, and the three Wind and Thunder Swords swiftly attacked, like a raging storm and a thunderous lightning.

Wind represents the fastest speed;

Thunder represents the strongest attack.

When wind and thunder combine, the fastest speed and the strongest attack merge, unleashing a destructive force.

The three swords attacked in quick succession, like three meteors, overwhelming and unstoppable.

"Nine Fiery Swords!"

Zhu Yun's long sword trembled, and a surge of true qi erupted, with fiery flames shining on the sword, turning it red like burning clouds.

The power of wind and thunder collided with the power of fire, continuously canceling each other out and dissipating.

The long swords hidden beneath the wind and thunder and the long swords hidden beneath the fire fiercely clashed, with true qi being consumed without restraint, striving to kill the enemy and achieve the final victory.

"Zzzt!"

"Thud!"

The two quickly clashed and separated, engaging in a fierce battle.

When the wind, thunder, and fire disappeared, Chu Yun's clothes were tattered and scorched, with a sword wound on his chest, blood dripping down; while Zhu Yun, with electric sparks flying from his body, had only slightly disheveled clothes and a wound on his arm.

In the battle, Zhu Yun had the upper hand.

But at this moment, Zhu Yun had no joy, only a lingering sense of fear.

"You actually perfected the three Wind and Thunder Swords!" Zhu Yun said, a hint of jealousy flashing in his eyes.

The three Wind and Thunder Swords, the Fiery Sword Technique, the Earth Sword Technique, and others are all basic techniques of the Thunder Gate, with no restrictions, and any miscellaneous disciple can practice them, belonging to the category of free gifts. This is because basic techniques are mainly for building a foundation, with limited power, and even if they were leaked, it wouldn't be a big deal.

Basic sword techniques are divided into four levels: Beginner, Small Success, Great Success, and Perfection.

In the Thunder Gate, most disciples achieve Small Success, only those who spend several years of hard work can reach Great Success, and only a few Foundation Establishment cultivators can reach Perfection.

The difference between Great Success and Perfection may seem small, but the gap is as vast as between a beggar and an emperor.

Over the years, Zhu Yun had only reached Great Success, while this waste of a life had reached Perfection.

Chu Yun relied on the perfected sword technique to bridge the gap of four minor realms, matching Zhu Yun and even potentially killing him.

The perfected sword technique gave Chu Yun the capital to fight across realms.

But no matter how high the sword technique, his cultivation was still low, only at the second layer of Qi Cultivation, with limited combat power, and he ultimately fell to Zhu Yun.

At this moment, Chu Yun felt a sense of despair, his true qi was exhausted, and the enemies were closing in, leaving him no chance to escape.

"Die!" Zhu Yun's eyes flashed with hatred, and he shook his long sword, aiming for Chu Yun's throat.

It's over, I'm going to die, Chu Yun's heart screamed in defiance.

"Clang!"

A sword blocked the incoming attack, and Zhu Yun's sword missed.

"Why did you stop me!" Zhu Yun asked angrily.

The one who blocked the sword was a fifth-layer Qi Cultivation miscellaneous disciple.

"Killing him with one sword is too easy!" The miscellaneous disciple smiled, shook his long sword, and attacked Chu Yun's limbs.

"Ahh!"

A scream echoed as Chu Yun felt his hand and foot tendons severed. Then, a cold sensation in his dantian, a sword pierced through, breaking his dantian and causing excruciating pain.

Chu Yun fell to the ground helplessly, cursing, "Cowards, if you have the guts, kill me with one sword, don't drag it out!"

"Slap!"

At this moment, a foot stomped on Chu Yun's face.

Chu Yun struggled desperately, but with his dantian destroyed and his tendons severed, he had no strength to resist.

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