Chapter 33: Disciples of the Spring and Autumn Sect

Five disciples of the Spring and Autumn Sect, three men and two women, each a powerful martial artist with profound qi skills. Yang Qi roughly estimated that their qi cultivation was all at the eighth level, "Mastery of the Mind," equivalent to the head of a major noble family.

However, experts from a major sect like the Spring and Autumn Sect were far more formidable than ordinary family heads at the same level. Even one of them could defeat three to five family heads.

For example, although Yang Qi was currently at the seventh level, "Elephant Qi," even ten eighth-level experts would not be his match; only a Qi Master could restrain him.

These five people, relying on the power of the Spring and Autumn Sect, acted with impunity. Yang Qi could not tolerate their demand to seize all the Chen family's wealth and enslave the Yang family. Even if the Spring and Autumn Sect was powerful, he had to eliminate them quickly.

"What audacity!"

The young man with the sword felt the wind of a punch approaching and immediately knew that Yang Qi was attacking him. A surge of violent energy rose within him: "A mere country tyrant from the Yang family dares to be disrespectful to the Spring and Autumn Sect. If the Chen family is exterminated today, your Yang family will be next!"

Clang!

His long sword, like a silver snake, suddenly darted out, the sword glow flickering and hissing, like ice melting and frost covering the earth.

The Four Seasons Sword Technique!

Autumn Frost Covers the Ground!

Winter Snow Blankets the Sky!

This was a King-level qi skill, the Four Seasons Sword Technique of the Spring and Autumn Sect, which incorporated the essence of the four seasons and the withering of all things into the sword technique. When performed, it was seamless and almost gave a sense of the unity of heaven and earth.

One sword breaks all techniques.

Yang Qi's punch was first shattered, and the sword glow, like a silver snake, almost pierced through his heart.

"The martial arts of the Spring and Autumn Sect are indeed extraordinary," Yang Qi thought, slightly startled. The Four Seasons Sword Technique immediately made him feel a sense of the turning of the seasons. This martial art surpassed the Invincible King Fist, integrating celestial phenomena and was truly a King-level qi skill.

In an instant, he slapped his palm against the sword glow.

The sword pierced his skin but was blocked by a layer of membrane beneath it.

However, the frenzied sword qi, like autumn frost and winter snow, penetrated his meridians.

"Boy, die!"

The young man with the sword struck Yang Qi's palm, and everyone saw a layer of frost envelop Yang Qi's body. At the same time, a cold cloud gathered above his head, covering half an acre, with countless snowflakes falling, about to turn Yang Qi into an ice statue.

"The Four Seasons Sword Technique of my senior brother has reached the pinnacle of the autumn and winter forms. If he can unleash the lingering spring rain and the swift summer thunder, he will immediately enter the Qi Master realm. Cultivating a King-level qi skill to the Qi Master realm is far more powerful than the Qi Masters of these country tyrants."

"Yes, in this city of Yan, only Yan Gufeng is a Qi Master, and his cultivation is not impressive. Just now, Yang Zhan became a Qi Master, but he is a weakling."

"Killing his son, we will then kill him. How dare he be disrespectful to the Spring and Autumn Sect? It is a grave offense. Who gave him the nerve? The Yang family should be exterminated for having such a son."

The remaining two men and two women watched as the young man with the sword used his sword qi to freeze Yang Qi, nodding and speaking sarcastically. Their eyes were full of arrogance.

"Such a powerful Four Seasons Sword Technique, but it will refine my body! It will refine the Thunder Elephant within me."

Yang Qi's entire body was frozen, but he felt very comfortable. He could have shattered the sword qi, but at the moment it entered his body, he changed his mind, allowing the sword qi to rampage through his meridians, thus stimulating the life essence of the Thunder Elephant.

Indeed, in just one breath, the life essence of the Thunder Elephant awakened again, and a large amount of primordial energy flowed through his meridians, neutralizing the sword qi.

Inside his body, tiny particles began to awaken.

Crack, crack!

With continuous cultivation, two particles transformed, like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, the Thunder Elephant's strength awakening.

There were a total of seven ancient Thunder Elephants' strength.

Yang Qi's limbs and bones surged with power, the layer of membrane beneath his skin thickening, and every inch of his bones and muscles bursting with fierce elasticity. With each breath, it felt like a volcano was about to erupt.

Inside his body, his blood and qi circulated faintly, as if one could hear the eternal furnace in the depths of hell boiling.

The Hell Furnace.

It was said that the Hell Furnace could refine anything, even deities. When someone cultivating the Divine Elephant Subduing Hell Technique reached the highest level, a small Hell Furnace would form inside their body, capable of melting anything.

However, Yang Qi was far from reaching this level. He was only at the stage where his blood and qi boiled, producing a sound similar to the Hell Furnace, which greatly increased his digestive ability. For example, while Yang Zhan needed to slowly envelop and penetrate the "Nine Revolutions Golden Pill" with true qi, Yang Qi could swallow it directly.

Even later, he might be able to directly swallow the cores of demonic beasts.

With the awakening of two more ancient Thunder Elephants' strength, Yang Qi's power greatly increased.

Boom!

A powerful qi flow burst from his body, instantly shattering all the frost, snow, and ice.

Yang Qi took a step forward, his fingers tightening, and he grabbed.

The sword piercing his palm shattered into pieces, the steel blade exploding and turning into many fragments.

Puff.

The young man with the sword, caught off guard, had all his qi skills repelled, spitting out blood.

"You... " His eyes turned blood red, not understanding why this had happened. He tried to counterattack, but Yang Qi had already approached, delivering another punch.

This punch was no longer a test but a powerful strike that enveloped all directions, like a cage descending. He could even hear the sound of the Hell Furnace from the depths of hell, refining the deities of the nine heavens.

Pop!

Under the force of this punch, he could not react, seeing the fist strike his head heavily. His vision went black, and his head was crushed into his abdomen, turning him into a headless corpse on the ground.

He did not even make a sound as he died.

The young man with the sword, who had been extremely arrogant, was killed by Yang Qi in just three breaths, his sword shattered and his head crushed into his abdomen, a tragic end.

This series of events left everyone dazed.

Even at the moment of the young man's death, the other two men and two women had not reacted.

Yang Qi, of course, would not give them time to react. His body moved like a divine dragon, his steps like a giant elephant, trampling the earth fiercely. His arms spread like eagles, releasing true qi to cover a hundred steps, preventing the two men and two women from escaping.

If one of them escaped and alerted the higher-ups of the Spring and Autumn Sect, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Bang!

The two men, without any reaction, were struck by Yang Qi's palms, their chests caving in, blood gushing out, and internal organs spilling from their mouths. They fell to the ground, convulsing.

The two women were bound by Yang Qi's true qi, unable to move, and were killed with a single finger to their dantian, collapsing like deflated balloons.

Thus, the five great experts of the Spring and Autumn Sect were either dead or crippled.

"You have crippled our martial arts..." The two women, lying on the ground, could not believe they had met such a disaster. They had always been the pride of heaven, respected wherever they went, but in this small place, they had met with misfortune.

It was like a princess from the imperial palace being raped by a street thug. Indescribable shame and humiliation filled their hearts.

Their throats made a gurgling sound, and they fainted.

"Quickly gather!"

Yang Qi shouted, gathering all the soldiers: "Carry these five people back, cover them tightly, and do not let any news leak out. Forget what happened just now. Anyone who leaks a word will be killed without mercy!"

Only the Yang family's soldiers saw the appearance of the five Spring and Autumn Sect disciples, and only a few heard the words "Spring and Autumn." They were all loyal to the family, and Yang Qi believed he could keep it a secret.

However, he was deeply concerned. He had offended the Shadow Poison Sect and the Spring and Autumn Sect, and the Yan family was watching closely. The Chen family's elders could return at any time to counterattack. These were all pressing issues.

On the surface, the Yang family seemed prosperous, but the future was fraught with danger. A slight misstep could lead to the same fate as the Chen family—extermination and the confiscation of their wealth.

Chests of treasure, slaves, and women were transported from the Chen family's mansion to the Yang family, one after another. The noble families of Yan City were on high alert, strengthening their defenses and notifying the city lord's residence.

Family feuds were common, but such a ruthless defeat, leading to the complete extermination of a family, was rare.

Yang Qi, however, had no time to worry about this. He ordered the family to absorb the wealth and had the five Spring and Autumn Sect disciples carried home. He dismissed everyone, leaving only Yang Zhan, Yang Yunchong, and Yang Hualong.

The four of them gathered in the Yang family's meeting hall.

On the ground, the five people, three men and two women, were lined up. The three men were dead, and the two women were unconscious with their dantian destroyed.

"Spring and Autumn Sect, Spring and Autumn Sect..." Yang Zhan, who had just become a Qi Master, walked back and forth, his brows furrowed: "If this news spreads, ten Yang families will be exterminated, and the entire Yan City will be razed to the ground. The Spring and Autumn Sect is no ordinary sect. Some people are already calling it the Spring and Autumn Academy."

"Father, I have already issued a gag order. Only a few people know about this," Yang Qi said calmly. "I did not kill them all but left the two women alive. First, we can learn about the Spring and Autumn Sect from them. Second, we can force them to reveal the sect's qi skills to strengthen our Yang family."

"You're right. What's done is done, and regret is useless," Yang Zhan said sharply. "Besides, your aunt is studying at the Heaven Position Academy. If necessary, we can move to the area around the academy for safety."