463 - Made-Up Martial Arts, Have You Really Mastered Them, Disciple?

**Chapter 463: Blood Extreme Residual Soul, Storm Clouds Gather at Tai-Kun** "Then what do you suggest we do now? Kneel before Jiang Buping and beg for forgiveness?" Yun Yan'er appeared somewhat agitated and frenzied. "If it weren’t for your instigation, I wouldn’t have tried to harm Jiang Buping. As a result, a clan elder blamed you for being too ruthless towards your kin, obstructing your succession to the Jiang clan leadership. Without outright killing Jiang Buping, now look, he's coming to kill us!" Yun Yan'er shouted with reddened eyes. Jiang Tianming breathed heavily, eyes flashing with a chilling glint. After a long moment, he took a deep breath and said, "In this Divine Domain, Jiang Buping isn’t the only powerful one. Immortal Realm isn't the end, there must be a way. Stay calm and await my message." "That bastard Jiang Buping, thinking he can kill me... he's not ready for that!" In the Tai-Kun Realm, a solitary figure trudged through the wilderness. As the sky darkened, the silent wilderness appeared ominous. Walking amidst the desolate and silent terrain, a sense of suffocation loomed over, stirring fears and anxiety deep within one's heart. In this wilderness, a pile of stones resembled a lonely grave. Jiang Tianming stopped before the stone pile, taking a deep breath, biting his teeth, his eyes flashing with determination and malice. He moved aside a large, weatherworn stone, which retained an inexplicable aura despite the erosion of years. Removing stone after stone, a hidden entrance was revealed. Jiang Tianming stepped into the entrance, sealed it with a stone, and progressed through the darkness. After a few paces, he arrived in a slightly open space. This was already the heart of the stone pile, an eerie chill pervading the air. Even as an Immortal Realm martial artist, he felt a faint coolness. "Boy, you finally came." A faint brownish-red light flickered in the darkness, a bunch of flames emerged from the ground, gradually taking human form. "I'm not satisfied; I want to kill him. Name your price, and I'll agree to it all. I have but one request: let me kill him!" Jiang Tianming growled lowly. "You’ve encountered an enemy? One that even your Jiang family can’t handle? Very good, indeed!" The brown-red figure nodded with a smile. "You can help me, right?" Jiang Tianming's eyes were filled with hope. "Of course!" "Do you know how powerful he is?" "If he caused you such distress, and even the Jiang family won’t intervene, could it be that he's a Heaven Union Realm?" The brown-red flame humanoid speculated. "He should still be in the Immortal Realm, but his power is too overwhelming. It feels like he's slaughtering Immortal Realm beings with ease." Jiang Tianming seemed a bit lost. "Oh, really?" The brownish-red man appeared slightly surprised. "Tell me, what's the situation?" Jiang Tianming took a deep breath and recounted Jiang Buping's formidable battles, detailing his soul-slaughtering feats. "Interesting, very interesting!" The brownish-red figure showed a curious expression after hearing this. "Can you help me?" Jiang Tianming asked earnestly. "Certainly!" "However, you seem to be just a residual soul, and Jiang Buping, that bastard, is adept at destroying souls..." Jiang Tianming suddenly confessed his doubts. "Haha, souls are not all the same. No matter how strong his soul techniques are, they derive from his own soul power, which inevitably has limits. Against mere Immortal Realm, his soul power can't threaten me. "Moreover, I'm far more than just a mere spirit." The brownish-red figure's smile was radiant. "That's reassuring then!" Jiang Tianming exhaled with relief. "What are your conditions? Just name them, I'll comply!" The brownish-red fellow laughed saying, "Firstly, you need to release some of my power. Next, you must follow these steps... "The subsequent conditions will naturally relate to your Jiang clan, but those will be matters for your rise in power. For now, gather these items..." Then, he handed Jiang Tianming a list. "Alright, I’ll prepare everything by tomorrow!" Jiang Tianming glanced at the list, spoke solemnly. "Very well." The brownish-red figure nodded. Jiang Tianming turned and left, needing to prepare swiftly—Jiang Buping was approaching the Tai-Kun Realm. Once Jiang Tianming left, excitement flickered in the brownish-red figure's eyes as he muttered, "Tai-Kun, you never expected this—I'm still alive! "Jiang Feng's descendant shall aid my revival, and we shall settle accounts slowly!" The following evening, enveloped in shadows, Jiang Tianming returned. "I’ve prepared everything!" Jiang Tianming extracted a storage pouch. "Excellent, put it all into the cauldron..." Following the brownish-red figure's guidance, Jiang Tianming meticulously followed orders. "You must enter the cauldron, I'll channel the power into you, using your body as a vessel." Jiang Tianming hesitated for a moment. "Rest assured, I won't seize your flesh; I swear!" The brownish-red figure quickly promised. "By borrowing my body, can you really help me slay Jiang Buping, that bastard?" Jiang Tianming questioned gravely. "Naturally, I can elevate your strength to Heaven Union Realm!" "Impossible, the upper limit in the Divine Domain is the Immortal Realm...!" "You lack understanding of this world, your strength is too weak. Besides, you aren’t breaking through yourself but utilizing my power, making the notion of limits irrelevant." After further bargaining, Jiang Tianming took a deep breath and entered the cauldron. "Jiang Buping, you forced me to this—your death is inevitable!" Jiang Tianming vowed fiercely. Whoosh! More brownish-red flames surged from beneath, enveloping the cauldron, infiltrating Jiang Tianming's form. "Aah!" Veins bulged on Jiang Tianming's forehead, blood-red vessels surfaced, his body encircled by a faint brownish-red glow, his appearance terrifying and ferocious. "Boy, endure the initial pain, once I fully penetrate, you’ll relish immense power!" "Senior, how should I address you?" "Heh, at this point, it’s fine to tell you. You likely haven't heard my name—I'm Blood Extreme!" Blood Extreme! Jiang Tianming immediately thought of the Netherworld Abyss and wondered, "Senior, are you from the Netherworld?" "Keke, you could say that!" Blood Extreme chuckled darkly. Rumble! Jiang Tianming felt as if his body was about to explode, teeming yet overwhelmed with a newfound surge of ferocity. Moments later! His spirit swayed, consciousness dim, until realizing within his mental sea, beside his soul appeared another figure. This was a brown-robed man, whose face was shadowed but eyes gleamed with a thirst for blood, seemingly longing for it. Blood surged subtly across his form. "Senior Blood Extreme?" Jiang Tianming's soul shifted aside, he queried in astonishment. "Hehe, boy, it’s me!" Blood Extreme beamed brightly, finally emerged. "I’ve been dormant too long; mind letting me use your body for some fun?" Without Jiang Tianming's consent, almost instantly, he found his control over his body relinquished, though sensory awareness remained intact. Yet the physical movements weren’t his own, unsettling him. At this point, Jiang Tianming felt as though he'd boarded a pirate ship. "It's all Jiang Buping's fault!" He attributed everything to Jiang Buping, harboring resentment. "As long as I kill this bastard, it will be worth it!" He thought crazily. A figure emerged from the stones, left the wilderness, returning to a small courtyard. "Tianming, Jiang Buping is nearing the Tai-Kun Realm, we should flee while we can, even if temporarily!" Yun Yan'er anxiously met him. "Flee?" "Hehe, no need to flee, that whelp Jiang Buping is inconsequential; I’m not who I once was!" Jiang Tianming grinned, tore his clothing amid Yun Yan'er's surprise, and carried her into a room. "What are you doing?" Jiang Tianming's spirit roared furiously. "Boy, let me use your body—why so nervous? It's your body; you’ll feel it too. Let me teach you some youthful tricks..." "You, you, you...!" **New Terms:** - **Tai-Kun Realm (太崑境):** A realm of great significance where the events of the chapter unfold. - **Blood Extreme (血極):** The name of the malicious presence aiding Jiang Tianming, suggesting an association with powerful blood-related abilities. - **Yun Yan'er (雲煙兒):** A female character, associated with Jiang Tianming, who suggests fleeing Jiang Buping. - **Heaven Union Realm (天合境):** Implied to be a higher realm of power surpassing the Immortal Realm. **Explanation:** - In translating "太崑境", the term was rendered as "Tai-Kun Realm" to maintain its significance as a place name. - "血極" was translated as "Blood Extreme", conveying the intense, blood-related nature connected with the character. - "雲煙兒" was transliterated to Yun Yan'er, preserving her identification as a female character in the narrative. - "天合境" or "Heaven Union Realm" suggests a significant power level, thus necessitating a respectful, consistent translation. Jiang Tianming's spirit was utterly exasperated, "We had an agreement, and you promised me..." "You young people, why so tense? I've told you, it's your body. I'm just experiencing it along the way. You're the one truly enjoying it!" Damn! Jiang Tianming's spirit was flushed green with embarrassment. After a considerable amount of time, Yun Yan'er lay nestled in Jiang Tianming's embrace, bewildered at how he had picked up so many new tricks in such a short time. In the domain of Tai-Kun, a metropolis stood by the realm gate. A gathering of powerful figures awaited the arrival of Jiang Buping. A discarded child rising from adversity to seek justice—how exhilarating! Moreover, the name of Spear Demon now reverberated throughout the Divine Domain, known by all. Jiang Buping’s past was no secret either. Born into a prestigious clan but neglected, his immense talent eventually received family support, only to be betrayed, rendered crippled, and expelled. Now he returns, surging with might—what a grand spectacle! Every capable Immortal Realm warrior across the Divine Domain who could make the journey was rushing to Tai-Kun, eager to witness the confrontation and see the Jiang clan's downfall. The motive of these powerful figures was evident. The Jiang clan’s long inheritance might present an opportunity to plunder. "What a spectacle!" Wu Tiannan exiting the realm gate couldn't help but marvel. He had stepped into the Immortal Realm. Even Wu Tiannan himself was somewhat stunned at the smoothness of his cultivation, the excellent fortune of repeatedly acquiring treasures. "Huh, Senior?" Suddenly, Wu Tiannan recognized the unkempt elder he had previously encountered. "Oh, it's you!" The elder’s eyes brightened slightly upon seeing Wu Tiannan, yet he was puzzled by the lad’s strange fortune. "It's me, Senior, are you here to enjoy the excitement too?" "Something like that." While they chatted amidst the bustling city, sudden silence fell, only to explode in even more fervent discussions. "Meng Chong!" "It's Heavenly God Meng Chong; he’s here too!" "Who do you think is mightier, Jiang Buping or Meng Chong?" "Hard to say, both are prodigies." "I think Jiang Buping is stronger—his soul-slaughtering is hard to withstand." "Perhaps, but the title of Heavenly God isn’t simple." Meng Chong showed up? Wu Tiannan froze, looked toward the voice, and indeed saw Meng Chong striding towards the outskirts of the city. Meng Chong paused, glanced at Wu Tiannan, and nodded a greeting. Meeting acquaintances in Tai-Kun Realm was unexpected. "Wu Tiannan has reached Immortal Realm?!" Meng Chong was a bit astonished—the speed at which Wu Tiannan cultivated was exceptional. None of the strong from the Spiritual Domain who accompanied Wu Tiannan had reached Immortal Realm, many not even entering the True Refining Realm. Wu Tiannan had left everyone far behind. "You know him?" The elder asked in surprise. "Yes." Wu Tiannan nodded. "This big fellow carries quite a reputation, an extraordinary young man." The elder sighed. "Indeed!" Wu Tiannan agreed with a nod. "The Divine Domain is becoming more intriguing." The elder smiled, waved goodbye to Wu Tiannan, and left. The city suddenly quieted once more as Jiang Buping entered Tai-Kun Realm. His demeanor might be calm, but his eyes betrayed memories and complexity. Without pause, he left the city, striding towards the Jiang Clan. Today, he sought justice, meaning to slay obstructors. Boom! As Jiang Buping advanced to the Jiang clan's ancestral land, his aura intensified, leaving no room for disguise. "So powerful!" Powerful figures arriving at Tai-Kun were all inwardly shocked. "Jiang Buping has arrived!" Outside the Jiang clan's ancestral land, Jiang clan strongmen surfaced, every gaze fixed on the clan leader—Jiang Buping’s father. That surging aura, sharp and reaching the sky, even across distances, was formidable, causing souls to tremble. "Jiang! Tian! Ming!" Jiang Buping’s somber voice resonated, word by word. "Where is Jiang Tianming?" The clan elder asked sternly. "No idea!" Other elders shook their heads. "Did he flee?" Some elders speculated with concern. Just then, a voice echoed from afar, "Jiang Buping, you bastard, fancy killing me? I'll be waiting for you!" Everyone was taken aback. "Why has Jiang Tianming grown so strong, seemingly beyond Immortal Realm?" "Could it be, some clan legacy let him briefly surpass his limits?" Even the clan leader was puzzled along with the elders. Jiang Buping halted, looked towards Jiang Tianming's location, eyes cold with murderous intent, an Extreme Soul Divine Weapon in hand, striding towards Jiang Tianming. "Who will prevail is uncertain this time!" "Unexpected, that Jiang Tianming turned out so monstrous?" "Just what method broke limits within the Divine Domain?" Warriors gathered, observing from afar the two combative auras clashing, poised for battle. The much-anticipated clash was about to begin. Meng Chong hovered in the air, eyes rotating like the great sun, scrutinizing Jiang Tianming, slightly furrowing his brow. "A residual soul from the Netherworld Abyss? If it were any technique but a mere residual soul, even if strong, it’s doomed against my fifth junior brother’s Extreme Soul Martial Path." Meng Chong observed the Jiang clan warriors, ready to intervene and keep them from interfering. **New Terms:** - **Spear Demon (槍魔):** A title earned by Jiang Buping, emphasizing his prowess and renown in the Divine Domain. - **Extreme Soul Divine Weapon (極魂神兵):** A powerful weapon brought by Jiang Buping, indicative of his martial prowess. - **Netherworld Abyss (冥獄):** Implies the dark, ominous realm associated with sinister powers and beings. - **Heaven Union Realm (天合境):** Mentioned earlier, suggesting a level or capability beyond typical Immortal Realm. **Explanation:** - "槍魔" was translated as "Spear Demon" to embody both fear and reverence associated with Jiang Buping’s fighting skills. - "極魂神兵" was rendered as "Extreme Soul Divine Weapon," preserving its sense of honored martial armament. - "冥獄" is translated to "Netherworld Abyss" to retain its eerie connotation of dark origin. - While Heaven Union Realm was previously discussed, its supplemental context here solidifies its hierarchical significance.