Chapter 7

Under the towering ancient trees that blocked out the sun, a nimble figure darted through the forest, its massive body crashing through the thick branches, causing them to snap with a crack. The ground trembled violently with each impact, as if a massive earthquake were about to erupt.

A dull thud echoed, and the massive body of the creature fell to the ground like a boulder, cracks spreading from its feet.

After landing, the beast's blood-red eyes, glowing with an eerie light, stared fixedly at Mu Xian, its mouth slightly open, revealing sharp fangs with a clump of fur from some unknown creature. Even from a distance of several meters, Mu Xian could smell the intense, suffocating bloodiness emanating from the beast.

The creature stood over three meters tall, half a head taller than Mu Xian. It loomed before him like a towering mountain, exerting an immense pressure.

"Blazing Flame Demon Tiger, damn it, how did a Blazing Flame Demon Tiger end up here?" Recognizing the beast, Mu Xian's pupils contracted, and his mood became unusually heavy.

A Blazing Flame Demon Tiger was a third-stage demon beast, equivalent to a human True Essence Realm Warrior. Mu Xian was currently only at the high stage of the Flesh Body Realm, and the gap between them was almost insurmountable.

Mu Xian naturally knew why the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger had targeted him.

Earlier, when he was in immense pain, his body was covered in blood, and demon beasts in the forest were particularly sensitive to the smell of blood.

When Mu Xian first entered the forest, he had been cautious, but after taking the potion made from the leaves of the Ironwood Forest, he had no time to worry about anything else.

Mu Xian had been puzzled earlier about why there were no demon beasts within several hundred meters of the dead ancient tree. Now, seeing the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger, he understood completely.

As the king of the forest, no demon beast dared to enter the territory of the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger.

"Is this what they call the joy turning to sorrow?" Seeing the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger looking at him mockingly, Mu Xian's lips curled into a bitter smile.

While Mu Xian was still pondering how to deal with the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger, the beast opened its mouth and let out a deafening roar.

Then, the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger's massive body launched itself at Mu Xian like a cannonball, its size creating a suffocating pressure.

"Beast, do you really think I'm afraid of you?" Mu Xian, who had been hesitating whether to fight or flee, was now enraged by the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger's unprovoked attack.

"If you were a human cultivator, I might run as far as I could, but you, a beast, dare to bully me? Do you think I'm made of clay?"

Facing the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger's charge, Mu Xian did not retreat. Instead, he lunged forward, directly toward the beast.

In an instant, Mu Xian appeared directly beneath the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger, and the sharp black iron sword in his hand swiftly stabbed toward the softest part of the beast's belly.

In his previous life, although Mu Xian was a Spirit Alchemist, he had not abandoned the cultivation of martial arts. His cultivation in martial arts and spirit energy had always progressed in tandem.

At the time, many people thought it was just a quirk of Mu Xian, a waste of energy and time. After all, during the cultivation of spirit energy, the body's strength would improve due to the transformation and nourishment of spirit energy, which was sufficient for a Spirit Master to use their spirit energy skillfully in battles or cultivation without being overwhelmed.

However, over time, people could no longer remain calm. Although Mu Xian cultivated both martial arts and spirit energy, his cultivation speed was no slower than those who cultivated only one path. Moreover, Mu Xian's combat ability was described as monstrous, as he could challenge those of higher ranks within the same level and even those of higher levels.

The phenomenon of Mu Xian immediately caught the attention of many old monsters. After careful study, they concluded that martial arts cultivation was more beneficial for improving physical strength. The higher the physical strength, the more spirit energy could be stored in the meridians, which naturally increased both cultivation speed and combat ability.

Mu Xian's unintentional behavior triggered a significant revolution in the cultivation world, not only greatly enhancing the status of Warriors but also ushering in a new era of spirit cultivation.

Having already tasted the benefits of dual cultivation in his previous life, Mu Xian naturally would not abandon martial arts cultivation in this life. Therefore, when he saw the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger, he instinctively used the sword steps he was familiar with from his previous life.

The sword step was a special martial technique that involved sensing the presence of a sword and moving in the most harmonious way with the sword's movements. The higher one's sword skills, the more refined the sword steps.

When the sword steps were practiced to perfection, each step would cause the surrounding air to crack, forming a sharp edge like a gust of wind, much like an arrow on the string, ready to be released. Hence, it was also called the arrow step.

In his previous life, Mu Xian not only used the sword steps to cultivate martial arts and enhance his physical strength but also used them in battles.

The Blazing Flame Demon Tiger clearly did not expect a weak human to challenge its authority. In a fit of rage, it opened its massive mouth, and a thunderous roar erupted, causing the air to vibrate.

At the same time, the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger's large, sharp paw tore through the air and struck Mu Xian's back.

Sensing the massive paw about to hit his back, Mu Xian frowned. If he let the paw hit him, he would be torn to pieces, even though he could severely wound the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger.

Mu Xian did not want to risk his life to severely wound the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger. He changed his footwork, and the sword in his hand changed from a thrust to a slash, cutting toward the beast's claws from behind.

A series of clanging sounds echoed as the cold blade of the black iron sword collided with the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger's claws.

A series of sparks flew in the air, like a brilliant fireworks display.

"Damn, with my current strength, attacking any part of the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger other than its vital points will not cause any damage!" Sensing the hardness of the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger's claws, Mu Xian changed his direction again, moving several meters away from the beast.

After both sides repositioned, Mu Xian's eyes were filled with solemnity, while the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger's eyes were filled with endless rage. It seemed humiliated and angry that it had failed to crush Mu Xian with one blow.

The Blazing Flame Demon Tiger opened its massive mouth again, and a roar that could shatter mountains and rivers rushed toward Mu Xian.

Invisible sound waves struck Mu Xian, causing his body to freeze and his mind to feel dizzy.

At the same time, the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger's legs pushed off the ground, and its fiery red, streamlined body shot forward like a giant bow being released, charging at Mu Xian with a murderous intent in its eyes.

As the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger charged, trees collapsed in its path.

"Even capable of a soul attack, this Blazing Flame Demon Tiger is definitely not an ordinary demon beast." Just as the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger's claws were about to hit his head, a flash of anger crossed Mu Xian's eyes, and a smile appeared on his lips. "Since you refuse to fight me fairly, don't blame me for being ruthless."

In the instant before the claws struck, a strange light flashed in Mu Xian's eyes. At the same time, his left hand, which was free, flicked, and a cloud of black powder shot toward the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger.

After being scanned by Mu Xian's gaze, the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger's eyes momentarily froze, and although it quickly regained its sharpness, the brief moment was enough for the black powder to enter its mouth.

After the black powder entered the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger's mouth, Mu Xian took a sword step, moving in an almost impossible way to avoid the beast.

In the next moment, the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger's violent body pierced through Mu Xian's afterimage and crashed into a towering ancient tree, its sharp claws reducing the massive tree trunk to powder. The ancient tree snapped with a crack, causing a violent earthquake.

The Blazing Flame Demon Tiger clearly did not realize what had just happened.

After being dodged twice, the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger was thoroughly enraged. Its eyes turned even redder, and its roars echoed through the sky. Its massive body began to rampage, destroying countless ancient trees.

"Those who bring disaster upon themselves cannot live." Noticing that the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger's attacks had lost their rhythm, a mocking smile appeared on Mu Xian's lips.

Facing the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger's even more fierce attacks, Mu Xian showed no signs of panic or fear. Instead, he moved gracefully, narrowly avoiding the beast's attacks each time.

At the same time, the black iron sword in Mu Xian's hand began to draw faint sword shadows, drawing on the surrounding spiritual energy.

Under the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger's relentless attacks, Mu Xian's body made extreme movements repeatedly, and his footwork gradually became fluid. The sword shadows in his hand also increased, becoming more refined.

Gradually, Mu Xian became completely immersed in the exhilarating battle. His eyes were fixed on the Blazing Flame Demon Tiger, and his mind was focused on the sword steps. Each time he raised the sword, he lifted his foot, and each time he lowered the sword, he retracted his foot, entering a profound state.

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