Chapter 496 494: Interrupting One's Cultivation Is a Mortal Feud

Mu Lin was cultivating, sitting cross-legged on his bed, completely unguarded. Seeing this, a cruel smile spread across Wu Wenbing's face.

"Cut the act and look at me!"

His roar carried a murderous intent that shot straight toward Mu Lin.

The flow of energy that was circulating naturally through Mu Lin's meridians sensed danger and instantly went on the defensive. In that moment, his meridians were thrown into disarray.

A sweet taste rose in Mu Lin's throat. He let out a muffled grunt and pulled out a handkerchief to cover his mouth.

Only then did he open his eyes.

The stark red bloodstain on the snow-white handkerchief was a shocking sight.

His anger from being woken up, compounded by the fury of being injured, surged within him. He glared at Wu Wenbing. "Disturbing someone's peaceful cultivation, attempting murder… do you have any idea how many taboos you've just broken?"

But Wu Wenbing couldn't care less. "Taboos? What are taboos? The only taboo I see here is you!"

Mu Lin's face was devoid of expression. "I'll make your death a swift one," he said.

Wu Wenbing threw his head back and laughed. In his eyes, Mu Lin was nothing more than an ant. "A mere Innate Divine Realm cultivator like you—what right do you have to oppose a Land Immortal? Listen up, kid, and remember this well: Elder Ning sent me to kill you! Elder Ning gave you countless chances, but you refused to cherish them. You've brought today's fate upon yourself!"

Mu Lin had to laugh. 'That's rich. You'd have to be incredibly thick-skinned to say something like that.'

Wu Wenbing had no intention of giving Mu Lin another chance. He gathered his energy, preparing to strike the killing blow.

"Remember me! I am Wu Wenbing of the Mountain-Shattering Beidou Fist!"

Wu Wenbing charged straight for Mu Lin, his killing intent as strong as ever. The presence of a Martial Arts Celestial Being was truly something else.

But Mu Lin wasn't concerned. He saw through Wu Wenbing's flaws with a single glance.

"You impostor! Who gave you the nerve? There's always a price to pay for your actions!"

Mu Lin declared, "Your path of cultivation ends here!"

He threw a punch, unleashing a torrent of power that shot straight toward Wu Wenbing.

This was Primordial Gang Force! The sheer power was indescribable.

Mu Lin's words had exposed Wu Wenbing, who could no longer keep his composure. 'How can I quell this hatred without killing him?'

"Kid, just you wait! I'll slice you into a thousand pieces! And that's not all! I'll pour filth on your grave so you'll be with it for all eternity!"

As his words fell, his feet took root. All the force in his body converged on a single point, and he struck the projectile of Primordial Gang Force with unerring accuracy.

The two forces collided and exploded in mid-air, leaving a flash of white. The brief exchange had actually managed to block Mu Lin's Primordial Gang Force attack.

As expected of someone with power approaching that of a Martial Arts Celestial Being; even in such a situation, his response was decisive.

The clashing energies created a massive explosion. An alarming crack tore across the ceiling where it met the wall.

It looked like the giant mouth of some ancient creature, about to swallow everyone whole.

The fragile glass, needless to say, was shattered completely.

Mu Lin's expression grew serious. 'Such powerful force,' he thought.

He raised his guard to the absolute maximum and activated his Vajra Shield at full power.

BOOM!

The fist struck Mu Lin. His focus sharpened as he braced himself, using his entire body to withstand the blow.

The force traveled down to his feet, and the ground beneath them instantly turned to dust, a testament to the immense power Mu Lin had just endured.

Wu Wenbing was also stunned. 'I poured so much power into that blow, how is he completely unharmed?'

Mu Lin's brow furrowed slightly. A trickle of blood emerged from the corner of his mouth and flowed down his neck.

He understood. 'My incomplete Vajra Shield finally failed to withstand his attack. It's been shattered!'

He had only cultivated the Vajra Shield to the Earth Realm, but it had helped him survive countless life-and-death crises. Finally, the time had come when it could no longer hold.

Wu Wenbing stared in shock, wondering if he had held back. "You're actually not dead!"

His Mountain-Shattering Beidou Fist was famous for its offensive power. He had once leveled a mountain peak with a single, full-power strike.

'And this kid only suffered a minor internal injury? Are you kidding me?'

Mu Lin raised his right hand high and channeled the Heaven-Falling Palm. As the palm attack left his hand, it rapidly grew in size and descended straight onto Wu Wenbing.

Wu Wenbing was sent flying like a leaf. He slammed into the wall, which was already spider-webbed with cracks, and became half-embedded within it.

Mu Lin strode slowly toward Wu Wenbing. His steps were steady and his presence was immense, giving him an incredibly imposing air.

At the same time, a soft, aqua-blue light began to emanate from his body.

Wu Wenbing's whole body was scorched and gave off a burnt smell. His expression was ghastly. "You! You're glowing! What the hell is that?!"

He'd found it strange when they'd clashed earlier. After spitting up blood, Mu Lin had somehow become even tougher; his defense was incredibly formidable.

Heaven knows how Mu Lin did it.

Mu Lin said lightly, "This is Water Armor, formed from Water Element True Qi. You wouldn't understand even if I explained it."

Wu Wenbing still couldn't resolve his confusion. Intense curiosity drove him to ask, "You have two layers of defense? The first is just like any other Martial Artist's, using Gang Qi to protect your body!"

Mu Lin said, "That was the defense of the Vajra Shield. Unfortunately, my cultivation of it was lacking, and you broke through."

Wu Wenbing sucked in a breath. "Vajra Zhenren's Vajra Shield? No wonder it's so powerful!"

Mu Lin corrected him, "Hold on. Vajra Zhenren wasn't the original master of the Vajra Shield. He stole it and claimed it as his own. Actually, he was useless at everything else, which is why the Vajra Shield became his signature move."

Wu Wenbing laughed heartily. "In the Martial Dao, the strong have always ruled. They can take whatever they desire."

Mu Lin was stunned. He never expected Wu Wenbing to spout such blatant pirate logic with so much conviction.

'He steals someone's technique and still has the gall to run his mouth like this??'

'The sheer audacity!'

"So your so-called Water Armor is formed from Water Element True Qi? Where did you get Water Element True Qi?"

Mu Lin nodded, not hiding anything. "Water is inherently gentle and is extremely effective against explosive attacks. I didn't know if it would hold; I was just trying it out. If the Water Armor had been broken, I still have other tricks up my sleeve."

He had Fang Qing's True Qi ready. If he were injured, it would activate at full power to ensure his body didn't suffer severe internal injuries.

Wu Wenbing's mouth went dry as he listened. 'I can't believe Mu Lin has so many tricks up his sleeve.'

"I was in the middle of cultivating my Water Element True Qi when you disturbed me. Do you understand the gravity of what you've done?"

Mu Lin's eyes turned icy, his killing intent palpable. He said coldly, "It's too late for regrets now. You broke a major taboo, and you've made me very angry. I won't let you leave here alive."

Wu Wenbing's eyes grew defiant. He gave a sinister grin. "You don't have what it takes, kid!"

"If I'm determined to leave, you can't stop me! No matter how many tricks you have, at the end of the day, you're just an Innate Divine Realm cultivator!"

With that, Wu Wenbing pushed off hard with his feet, launching himself into the air. Another explosion erupted beneath his feet, propelling him even higher.

'A mid-air double jump,' Mu Lin thought, clicking his tongue in amazement. 'Now that's a strange ability!'

'And he said *I* had a lot of tricks? This move of his is something I've never seen or even heard of before.'

Soon, he lost sight of him.

Mu Lin's divine sense spread out rapidly. He activated the Vertical Cloud Ladder and shot out the window.

In the distance, an afterimage could be seen. The aura was clearly Wu Wenbing's!

Mu Lin whipped up his Primordial Gang Force, and a vicious torrent of the energy shot toward Wu Wenbing's retreating figure.

BOOM!

Wu Wenbing was struck in the back, and an instant later he coughed up a mouthful of blood.

His body tumbled powerlessly, crashing through cardboard boxes of empty wine bottles and sending them flying.

That wasn't all. He crashed through a wall and smashed through several doors in a row before his momentum finally stopped.

Wu Wenbing lay weakly on the ground, spitting a bloody paste from his mouth. It was his internal organs, which had been turned into a shapeless, bloody pulp.

He stared in astonishment as Mu Lin walked toward him.

"How is this possible? You're clearly just a Grandmaster! But I'm a Martial Arts Celestial Being!"

With those words, Wu Wenbing breathed his last.

Li Ba was dumbfounded. He watched with wide eyes as Wu Wenbing expired, then mustered the courage to go forward and check.

He truly couldn't believe Wu Wenbing had died just like that.

His gaze toward Mu Lin was filled with awe and respect.

Mu Lin said, "Boss Li, clean up the scene, and then have someone send the body to the Military Suppression Bureau."

This Wu Wenbing had aided the wicked, doing the Ning Family's dirty work. He must have had plenty of blood on his hands. Handing him over to the Military Suppression Bureau should help them solve a few cold cases.

"Right away! I'll make the arrangements!"

Li Ba was ecstatic. 'I've really latched onto a powerhouse this time! With an expert like Mu Lin watching my back, who would dare mess with me anymore?'