Martial Arts: I Have a Wilderness World

Chapter 634: Chapter 325: Frontal Tug-of-War

Cheng Zongyang’s mind reeled as he stared intently at the Cultivation Technique in his hands, the one called the Black Death Secret Manual. His eyes betrayed his shock.

’Holy hell! This Secret Scripture actually has such miraculous effects. The Upper Volume prevents death, and the Lower Volume prevents destruction. If I could truly master it, wouldn’t that make me immortal?’

Cheng Zongyang’s eyes widened, his shock difficult to put into words. The requirements for this Cultivation Technique were harsh, but the effects it promised were impossible for him to ignore.

He recalled the Ring Spirit’s speculation that this Secret Scripture was suspected to have come from another plane. This would mean that this world truly did have a connection to the Wilderness World at some point.

His curiosity about the previous host’s actions grew. Cheng Zongyang couldn’t help but wonder, ’Just how many unknown things did that previous host leave behind?’

’This Secret Scripture was passed down in this world... could there be other things as well?’

Cheng Zongyang’s expression grew more complex. An idea surfaced in his mind: he had to find out the origins of the Shadow Alliance from Black Skull. He felt that the Shadow Alliance’s past must be intricately linked to the previous host. However, this was all just speculation for now. What he wanted to know most was whether the Shadow Alliance still knew the location of the connection point between the two worlds.

However, this question couldn’t be answered anytime soon, so Cheng Zongyang temporarily set these thoughts aside.

He understood that overthinking it was just futile speculation. The most important thing right now was to figure out a way to capture Lin Changfeng alive and interrogate him about the Shadow Alliance. As for whether that boy knew anything about the Shadow Alliance, he would have to ask him as well.

Before learning about the Black Death Soul Power and the Secret Scripture, Cheng Zongyang might have actually believed the boy was Lin Changfeng’s grandson. But now, it seemed the boy was clearly a target Lin Changfeng had found and was grooming—a "tool" to help him with his Cultivation of the Black Death Secret Manual and achieve a Realm Breakthrough in the future.

Cheng Zongyang stroked his chin, plotting his next move.

’Now that I have all his things, he has no Spirit Medicines or Spirit Pills to replenish his Spiritual Power. Considering how much he’s already used, even if he has some Spiritual Power left, it won’t last much longer.’

At this thought, Cheng Zongyang had an idea. He decided to use his enemy’s hatred for him, as well as the two Storage Pouches, to continue draining Lin Changfeng’s Spiritual Power. Once the market cottage was renovated and the healing bed’s function was restored, he could take a bigger risk and try to completely exhaust his opponent.

Cheng Zongyang quickly organized his things, preparing some Tier Three Talismans, Smoke Bombs, and the Puppet Corpse Body that he might need later.

He applied a Tier Two Vajra Body Protection Talisman to himself and placed the old man’s Puppet Corpse Body to one side. He knew that if this Puppet Corpse Body was used well, it could yield unexpected results.

With everything ready, Cheng Zongyang willed it, and instantly vanished from the Wilderness World.

Out on the sea, sunlight scattered across the sparkling surface, casting a golden glow. A gentle sea breeze blew, carrying a hint of salt. However, when Cheng Zongyang emerged, he couldn’t find any sign of Lin Changfeng.

’Where’d that guy go?’ Cheng Zongyang frowned, a flicker of unease rising within him. He scanned his surroundings, but the only sound was the crashing of waves.

Cheng Zongyang’s brow was furrowed. He didn’t think Lin Changfeng would give up and leave so easily. With both Storage Pouches in his possession, the man was bound to come for him.

Suddenly, an idea struck Cheng Zongyang. He took a deep breath, gathered his Inner Strength, and shouted, "Black Skull, do you still want the Dark Shadow Killing Secret Manual?"

His voice boomed across the sea like a clap of thunder, echoing all around. Cheng Zongyang stared intently at the water’s surface, on high alert.

He knew this Secret Scripture was of utmost importance to Lin Changfeng; there was no way the man would just sit by and do nothing.

Just as Cheng Zongyang was surveying the area, he instantly felt a terrifying killing intent. He snapped his gaze downward and executed his Body Technique, rapidly retreating. The very next moment, a massive pillar of water erupted from the spot where he had just been. A figure shot out from beneath the sea, his face contorted with rage, his eyes bloodshot, looking as if he wanted to devour Cheng Zongyang whole.

The person who shot up from under the sea was none other than Lin Changfeng!

The man’s eyes were crimson, like an enraged Fierce Beast. Without a word, he violently thrust a palm strike through the air toward the rapidly retreating Cheng Zongyang.

The attack condensed into a transparent giant palm, carrying the force to topple mountains and overturn seas. The air itself seemed to compress in an instant, letting out a sharp, explosive crack. The force of the palm surged forward like a furious tide, instantly enveloping Cheng Zongyang.

Cheng Zongyang felt an immense pressure wash over him, as if a giant mountain were sweeping toward him!

Fortunately, he was prepared. The Tier Two Vajra Body Protection Talisman on him activated at the critical moment.

As the transparent palm struck him, the Protective Talisman flared. A golden barrier, like an indestructible fortress wall, immediately withstood the bulk of the impact and power!

But under the full-force palm strike of a Foundation Establishment Great Perfection expert, Cheng Zongyang, a non-Cultivator, couldn’t hold on for even three breaths. His body shot into the distance like a meteor!

Although he was sent flying, the Protective Talisman saved him from any major injuries. However, the Tier Two Vajra Shield also shattered under the immense Power of the impact! Then, the remaining force struck him like a heavy hammer, causing his blood and qi to roil.

While still in the air, Cheng Zongyang deployed his Protective Gang Qi and used his Body Technique to try and adjust his posture and regain his balance. His heart hammered like a war drum, and beads of sweat broke out on his forehead.