One Pound Meat, One More Attribute Point

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Thump, thump, thump!

The air grew thick with the stench of blood.

Su Heng’s footprints stamped in the blood, stepping over the headless corpses of monks scattered haphazardly as he made his way to the depths of the hall.

The body of Zen Master Dingguang was deeply embedded in a collapsed and shattered hole, his limbs broken, blood seeping from his mouth, nose, and eyes. Half his body had been blown apart; broken ribs piercing through the flesh, exposed under the bright moonlight.

However—

The vitality of a cultivator from Heavenly Deceit Realm was incomparably formidable.

Even with such grievous injuries, a strand of Buddha’s light still clung to Zen Master Dingguang, maintaining his life.

Sensing Su Heng’s arrival, Zen Master Dingguang tried to open his mouth.

But black blood seeped from between his lips and teeth, his throat clogged with torn flesh, rendering him unable to speak.

"If you’re thinking of begging for mercy, or have some vicious words to say, save your breath," Su Heng said, stopping beside Zen Master Dingguang with a cruel smile on his face.

He lifted his leg and stomped down.

"Ugh—"

The sound of an old bellows being destroyed came from Zen Master Dingguang’s throat.

He coughed up clotted blood, his body unconsciously twitching in agony.

Rumble!

The Buddha’s light enveloping Zen Master Dingguang grew dim.

Just as it was about to collapse and disappear.

A series of muffled booms came from above Su Heng’s head, who furrowed his brows and looked up. It was then that Su Heng somewhat surprisingly realized that the Buddha statue in the center of the Great Hall was not the common Sakyamuni Buddha, but rather a pitch-black, three-faced six-armed Vajrayaksha, feet stomping on a lotus.

The golden body of the Vajrayaksha trembled violently, with the surrounding walls collapsing with a loud bang, bright moonlight cascading down from above.

The Buddha statue, which should have been made of clay sculpture, suddenly came to life.

Behind it, a bright golden light shone, its mouth opened wide, revealing a mouthful of black teeth, its body enveloped in raging flames. Within the flames, twelve wheel-halos turned, each carrying the sounds of monks chanting and demons wailing in agony.

Su Heng stroked his chin.

His face held neither fear nor respect, only a keen interest in the scene before him.

"Spare his life, and form a karmic bond with my Buddha," came a grand voice from Vajrayaksha’s mouth, striking awe into the listener.

Those of lesser determination,

Merely hearing such a voice would compel them to kneel in worship immediately.

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Unfortunately, Su Heng’s spiritual power had transformed to an unbelievable realm, such that this secret technique was utterly useless against him, like the rustling of leaves.

"I burn down your temple, kill your monks, and yet you still speak of forming a karmic bond?" Su Heng sneered, "What if I refuse?"

As he spoke—

The foot that was on Zen Master Dingguang pressed down harder, the sound of breaking bones clearly audible.

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"To refuse is to declare yourself the enemy of my Buddha," Vajrayaksha glared furiously, his hair rising like the mane of a horse, "To be an enemy of my Buddha makes you an evil demon, an outsider. I shall cast you into the eighteen levels of hell, flay your skin, boil you in oil, and you shall never ascend!"

"Evil demon, an outsider!? Hahaha!"

As these words fell, Su Heng burst into laughter as if hearing some ridiculous joke!

With a long laugh, Su Heng clenched his fist tightly, his eyes bursting with bloodlight, "Fool, it’s not for you to dictate what’s right or wrong in this world. Only strength is justice, and before me, all you pretenders and charlatans are the true demons!"

Crack!

Having said that, Su Heng stamped his foot heavily.

The last glint of Buddha’s light on Zen Master Dingguang’s body could no longer hold, his body exploded violently, shattering to pieces under Su Heng’s foot.

"You insolent child!" Vajrayaksha, seeing this, was instantly enraged to the extreme.

Thunder erupted in the sky, the golden flames around him shooting up to the heavens, dispersing the clouds within a hundred miles. Amidst the flames, the Vajrayaksha, with a furious expression, the muscles tensed, and multiple arms as thick as pillars sealed all directions, reaching for Su Heng as if to tear the disrespecting demon apart.

Boom!

Su Heng didn’t dodge or evade, but instead threw a punch at Vajrayaksha.

An extreme terror-inducing punch, accompanied by a surge of power, transformed into a black waterfall, instantly piercing through Vajrayaksha’s chest.

Large twisting cracks spread out with a crisp "crack" as Vajrayaksha’s fierce expression froze, the fire extinguished, and then his whole body collapsed into smoke that surged towards Su Heng.

Su Heng’s body shook slightly, a force exploding on his shoulder.

The force spread, driving the airflow.

The dark smoke that blocked out the sky dispersed in an instant, the clear and cold moonlight once again fell upon Su Heng’s shoulders.

The sounds of shouting and fighting within the temple gradually faded, as if the whole battlefield had determined its victor. The surrounding environment was eerily quiet; despite being in the midst of dense woodland, not even the sound of insects or birds could be heard, adding to the strangeness of the place.

For a moment, Su Heng felt as if his arm had been lightly scorched.

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He looked down.

On the back of his hand was the sudden golden appearance of a "卍" symbol.

Before Su Heng could figure out what this symbol was all about, he heard two "swoosh" sounds of tearing through the air coming from behind him.

Turning his head to look,

Within the ruins of the great hall were indeed the figures of Li Lingxiu and Cui Mingri.

Su Heng had not met this true disciple of the Fiery Sun Sect before.

Cui Mingri took a step forward, cupping one hand in the other before his chest, and said, "My name is Cui Mingri, from the Fiery Sun Sect. Thank you for saving my life."

Always rebellious, Cui Mingri’s eyes were filled with respect when he looked at Su Heng.

He didn’t know Su Heng’s age, but the terrifying aura emanating from Su Heng as he acted, combined with his fearless confidence, made him subconsciously treat Su Heng as a respected senior. Su Heng shook his head, too lazy to explain, and calmly said, "It was a mere trifle, no need for thanks."

"May I know senior’s name, so that I may visit in the future to express my thanks properly?" Cui Mingri asked tentatively after some hesitation.

"Su Heng, the governor of Baihua County."

Hearing this answer, Cui Mingri looked somewhat bewildered.

Mainly because he had been cultivating within his sect since youth, spending little time on worldly experiences.

Plus, given the high standing of his position, he was unaware of such a local office. He turned to Li Lingxiu with a look of appeal, and asked subconsciously, "May I know from which immortal sect, prominent family, or perhaps a distinguished practitioner from Zhongzhou this senior hails?"

"None of the above," Li Lingxiu shook her head with a bright smile and explained, "Brother Su has ordinary origins and hasn’t been cultivating for many years, he belongs to our generation."

"I see."

Cui Mingri’s face showed even greater respect upon hearing the words, "A hero’s origins matter not, for we should always remember the source of our waters. Brother Su, have you come out this time for the Cloud Heaven Secret Realm?"

"Yes," Su Heng nodded. "Indeed."

"Would you like to go there together?" he offered casually.

Having one more person could perhaps provide more insights into intelligence; it would be valuable. And a straightforward Body Refining Practitioner like Cui Mingri was also pleasant to get along with.

Cui Mingri’s face showed he was tempted, but after some thought, he clenched his teeth and chose to refuse.

"Although the principal culprit has been executed, there might still be remnants of the Buddhist faction nearby. I cannot leave and let my junior brothers and sisters face danger by themselves," Cui Mingri explained earnestly.

"I see."

Upon hearing this, Su Heng felt a surge of goodwill.

"Then let’s part ways for now," Su Heng said warmly. "When the Cloud Heaven Secret Realm opens, we shall meet again."

"Agreed!" Cui Mingri nodded vigorously, his face showing excitement. "It’s a promise!"

Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed the "卍" symbol on Su Heng’s arm.

His gaze immediately sharpened, and his expression turned serious.

Noticing the change in Cui Mingri’s expression, Su Heng raised his arm. "Do you know the origin of this symbol?"

"In preparation for the ambush on Zen Master Dingguang, I collected some intelligence before setting out," Cui Mingri explained with a slight frown. "Zen Master Dingguang hails from the Hundred Buddha Temple, which is said to possess a hundred Buddha lineages. But the most core lineage among them comes from the Five Great Vajra Kings."

"And because the Vajra Yaksha King of the North can devour all sins in the world, he is also known as the Vajra Flaming Mouth King."

Cui Mingri spoke solemnly, "This mark probably means that you have caught the attention of the Vajra Yaksha King."

"Is that so?" Su Heng inquired further. "Does this mark have any adverse effects?"

"It should just be a simple tracking effect," Cui Mingri replied. "It could lead to being pursued by the masters of the Hundred Buddha Temple. In the coming days, you should be more cautious, Brother Su."

"If you feel unsafe, Brother Su, you are welcome to be a guest at my Fiery Sun Sect for a while," Cui Mingri offered.

Li Lingxiu opened her mouth at the side.

But considering she had run away from home over ten years ago, she decided against speaking and closed her mouth again.

"Vajra Flaming Mouth..." Su Heng pondered Cui Mingri’s earlier words and closed his eyes. He sank his mind into his body, touching the "卍" symbol on his hand with his own spiritual power, and indeed, waves erupted in his mind.

A Vajra King enshrouded in blazing flames appeared in his spiritual world.

Su Heng called forth the giant island whale, ready to swallow it whole.

But at the moment of contact,

Su Heng had a change of heart and chose to desist.

To erase the mark this way would seem as if he were afraid of these things.

It would be better to keep it and see what methods the Hundred Buddha Temple had. Su Heng was confident in his own strength — even if the Yaksha King himself descended, he would not be fearful. This could be a good opportunity to test the limits of his power.

Furthermore, Su Heng currently had more than three thousand attribute points at his disposal.

If everything went smoothly, after the Cloud Heaven Secret Realm opened, he could on the spot bring the "Domineering Dragon Thirteen Forms Secret Technique" to perfection.

This secret technique was the cornerstone of Su Heng’s current martial system, an unshakable foundation.

Once he awakened the complete "Transformed Dragon State,"

Su Heng’s strength would undergo another huge improvement.

He did not fear any challenge — rather, he was more concerned that his enemies would stay hidden in the shadows and refuse to come out.

That would be the real trouble...