Chapter 288 - 182: White Tiger

Chapter 288: Chapter 182: White Tiger

Wenren Shiliu never would have dreamed that one day, he would witness the legendary White Tiger Killing Intent.

The killing intent lingering on Wenren Jiangbo’s wound made even a True Essence Realm expert like him tremble with fear.

It was said that White Tiger Killing Intent could only be condensed after killing countless people.

A Silver-faced Killer from the Golden Wind Tower actually possessed such strength!

And with this kind of power, those fools at the Hundred Knows Hall had only ranked him nineteenth!

This Jing Ke... he’s probably even stronger than that Su Mu. He might not even be inferior to Taishi Tianbi.

"What a bullshit Dragon and Tiger List."

Wenren Shiliu muttered to himself.

He could already imagine it. Once news of Jing Ke defeating Wenren Jiangbo spread, the Dragon and Tiger List would lose all credibility.

No one would trust its rankings ever again.

Of course, at that point, the Wenren Family’s reputation would hit rock bottom.

...

’The White Tiger Body is truly worthy of its reputation as the best for combat.’

Su Mu’s head broke the surface of the surging river. He leaped onto the bank, sighing with emotion.

He had originally prepared several backup plans.

He just hadn’t expected the White Tiger Killing Intent from the White Tiger Body to be so powerful. Nor had he expected Wenren Jiangbo to be so pathetic; overwhelmed by the Killing Intent, he’d even forgotten to dodge.

As a result, his single slash had nearly cleaved Wenren Jiangbo in two.

’In fact, if I hadn’t withdrawn thirty percent of my strength at the last moment, that slash really would have killed Wenren Jiangbo.’

’The reason I held back wasn’t because I was afraid of offending the Wenren Family, nor was it out of soft-heartedness.’

’It was, as I had said, because "Jing Ke" is an assassin. No pay, no kill. That’s the rule.’

’Defeated in a single blow by "two" people... Even if Wenren Jiangbo survives, his Martial Arts Heart is likely crippled. Unless he can overcome this Heart Demon, he will never improve in the slightest.’

’Even if he does overcome it, it will take him at least a year or so to recover from his injuries.’

’By then, if he ever dares to show his face in front of me again, I’ll be able to crush him with my little finger.’

’But given Wenren Jiangbo’s pride, the chances of him overcoming his Heart Demon are almost zero. For him, living will be more painful than death.’

Su Mu thought to himself. Using his Black Tortoise Body in conjunction with the Kan Water Realm, he forced the water out of his clothes. Within a few breaths, his attire was completely dry.

He had to admit, the various wonders of the Four Symbols Divine Body cultivated through the Four Symbols Rebirth Technique were truly profound. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ

[Name: Su Mu]

[Identity: Silver-faced Killer (Concurrent), Taiping Captain (Sixth-Rank)]

[Points: 100]

[Realm: Rebirth Realm (Eleven-fold Blood Exchange, Body Tempering Extreme Realm)]

[Divine Techniques: Indestructible Golden Body, Blood Body]

[Cultivation Technique: Four Symbols Rebirth Technique (White Tiger Body (Great Success), Black Tortoise Body (Perfection), Vermilion Bird Body (Perfection))...]

[Martial Arts: Li Fire Realm (Great Success), Kan Water Realm (Great Success), Xun Wind Realm (Great Success), Gen Mountain Realm (Great Success), Archery (Perfection)]

His Four Symbols Rebirth Technique had already reached the third major stage, the Great Success Realm.

The Great Success Realm of the White Tiger Body allowed him to initially grasp the White Tiger Killing Intent.

The White Tiger was the master of battle, and the White Tiger Body itself was known as the constitution best suited for conquest.

Coupled with his Black Tortoise Body, Su Mu had no fear of Wenren Jiangbo’s Great River Swordsmanship.

Wenren Jiangbo’s loss was not unjust.

Despite marveling at the power of the White Tiger Body, Su Mu sighed internally.

’Although the Four Symbols Rebirth Technique is incredibly powerful, it is also exceptionally difficult to cultivate.’

’If I had chosen any other Rebirth Technique, I would have already reached Rebirth Realm Perfection by now and been preparing to break through to the True Essence Realm.’

Still, the extra effort was worth it.

He had seen how disciples from prominent families like Wenren Jiangbo and those from major sects all desperately suppressed their cultivation while in the Rebirth Realm.

It wasn’t that they didn’t want to break through to the True Essence Realm. Rather, the more solid one’s foundation in the Rebirth Realm, the broader their future path would be.

If their foundation in the Rebirth Realm was not deep enough, the True Essence Realm might be the end of their Martial Dao.

But if their Rebirth Realm foundation was sufficiently deep, then the True Essence Realm was just the beginning. They might even reach the Core Formation Realm, or perhaps even the Nascent Soul Realm.

’If I’d known the White Tiger Body was this powerful, I shouldn’t have left so quickly. I should have exchanged a few blows with Wenren Jiangbo’s guards to see how big the gap is between me and a True Essence Realm Martial Artist.’

Su Mu thought to himself. But unfortunately, the Tower Ship was already far away, and there was no point in chasing after it.

’Even without the Five Flames Heaven-Shaking Bow, I should no longer fear an Initial-Tier True Essence Realm opponent.’

’The Wenren Family had better learn their lesson. Otherwise, the next time I make a move, it won’t end this simply.’

Su Mu muttered to himself as he headed in the direction of Wuling.

Calculating the time, he figured it was about time to return to Wuling City.

If the Inspection Bureau was still looking for trouble, he didn’t mind letting Jing Ke make another appearance.

...

「In an unremarkable small town in the Border Region of the Da Xuan Dynasty.」

A man who looked like a schoolteacher opened a slip of paper. After quickly reading its contents, his brow furrowed.

"White Tiger Killing Intent..."

he muttered. "Thankfully, he’s a killer from the Golden Wind Tower. If he were one of the Taiping Bureau’s men..."

Liang Jinglue felt a sense of relief. A person who had mastered White Tiger Killing Intent, if placed in the army, would undoubtedly become a peerless general.

If he were in the Taiping Bureau, he would surely be able to defend an entire region and pose an immense threat to the Demon Court.

Fortunately, it was an assassin who had mastered the White Tiger Killing Intent.

Assassins were ruthless. They wouldn’t do anything for the Da Xuan Dynasty.

’The Hundred Knows Hall is also useless. To overlook such crucial intelligence and rank a person like this nineteenth on the Dragon and Tiger List...’