Li Feng stepped through, talisman in hand, crimson robes scorched and repaired only enough to cover the damage. He didn’t care for appearances. He came for blood.
[System Alert: Entered Combat Zone – Blood Moon Arena]
– Opponents Detected: 14 Unaffiliated Cultivators
– Mode: Death-Allowed Trial
– Rewards: Martial Rank Advancement, Spirit Stones, Legacy Token
– Ranking: Live Broadcast to Shadow Market
In the center of the coliseum, surrounded by spiked walls and drunk nobles cloaked in shadows, he saw them—young warriors, rogue sect outcasts, wandering blades. All hungry. All dangerous.
All unaware that death was walking in.
The gong sounded.
BOOM.
The first cultivator, a spear-user with Wind Affinity, charged like lightning. Li Feng didn’t even dodge.
Instead, he activated:
[Ashen Core Furnace – Lv.1 Activated]
– Technique Boost: x3
– Drawback Timer: 30 seconds
His palm ignited in red and black.
“Crimson Palm – Severance Fist!”
He caught the spear mid-lunge and crushed it with raw Qi, then slammed his fist into the man’s chest.
CRACK.
The cultivator flew backward into the arena wall. Blood sprayed.
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[Opponent Defeated – Qi Absorbed: +3]
– Core Sync: +2%
– Pain Conversion Bonus: +10 Qi
The others hesitated.
But fear did not stay long. A twin-blade user and a beast tamer came at once—coordination, pressure, formation.
“He can’t block both sides!”
Li Feng smiled coldly.
[Skill Unlocked: Wrath Pulse]
– Area burst of Qi upon inner rage spike
– 6-meter range
– Damage scales with betrayal memory trigger
“Yu Xuan…”
The memory surged. His body pulsed.
BOOOOM.
A shockwave of scarlet flame erupted from him. Both attackers were thrown into the dust, screaming, armor charred.
[Double Kill – Qi Gained: +6]
– Rage Counter: 47%
– Passive Bonus Activated: Scorch Veins
Only one remained. A girl in silver robes. Calm. She hadn’t moved yet.
“You’re from the Yun Sect?” he asked.
She nodded.
“I’m not your enemy,” she said softly. “I watched what they did to you. I’m not loyal to Yu Xuan.”
“Then why are you here?” he asked, eyes narrowed.
“To test your edge. Not break it.”
She drew a curved blade glowing with Ice Qi.
“If you survive me… I’ll help you get into the Celestial Vault.”
Their clash was different—measured, fast, precise. Her strikes were honed by years of elite training. His, by hate and raw system-powered force.
Their weapons clashed. Ice met flame. Her blade sliced his shoulder.
Pain registered. +10 Qi converted.
He grinned. “Thanks for the boost.”
Then, with a low growl, he unleashed:
“Crimson Spine Art – Burning Vein Spiral!”
A twisting, full-body martial strike that coiled wrath Qi through his limbs. He struck her blade aside, knocking her down—but not finishing her.
Instead, he offered his hand.
She looked up, shocked. Took it.
[Combat Trial Completed]
– Rank: 2nd
– Total Opponents Defeated: 4
– Qi Gain: +19
– Special Bonus: Ally Unlocked – Yan Mei, Frost Blade Disciple
As the crowd roared and coins were thrown in admiration or fury, Li Feng raised his hand toward the blood moon.
He didn’t win first place. He didn’t need to.
He walked away with something rarer.
A skilled ally.
A rising reputation.
And a system that whispered…
[Next Quest Unlocked: Infiltrate the Celestial Vault]
End of Chapter 6