Chapter 539: Saber Demon
After a brief pause, the old man added another tempting condition. "If you win, aside from promoting you to Two-Clawed Golden Dragon Guard, I can also give you one-tenth of the Star Jade Marrow."
"Hm?"
Hearing this, Li Yun finally could not help feeling moved.
Being directly promoted to Two-Clawed Golden Dragon Guard was already an extremely sincere offer. As for one-tenth of the Star Jade Marrow, that made Li Yun even more tempted.
Star Jade Marrow was an extremely precious star-attribute spiritual material. What made it even rarer was that its grade had reached low-grade Heaven Rank.
One-tenth of the Star Jade Marrow might not sound like much, but even that amount could possibly allow Li Yun’s Ninefold Origin Flesh Scripture to advance further.
[Quest Level: B]
– Objective: [Help Prefect Lord win the Spirit Stone Vein]
– Reward: [100000 EXP]
"I am willing."
Li Yun immediately nodded.
With both the system mission and such generous conditions placed before him, only a fool would refuse.
"Good. In that case, let us head to the location of the spirit stone vein now."
The old man nodded, not surprised by Li Yun’s agreement. He tossed aside the hoe in his hand, and in the next moment, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from within his body.
That aura poured out like a vast ocean and instantly filled the entire courtyard. His eyes suddenly emitted a dazzling gleam. In an instant, he transformed from a plain old farmer into a majestic prefect who wielded great authority.
Only at this moment did he finally display the bearing of a Heavenly Core Realm expert.
Swish!
Prefect Mu Yun abruptly flicked his large sleeve, and a current of qi swept out, enveloping both Li Yun and Yue Cangshan.
Although Yue Cangshan was a Half-Step Heavenly Core Realm cultivator, his true strength was already very close to the 1st level Heavenly Core Realm. However, before Prefect Mu Yun, he was still directly enveloped by a single sleeve. From this alone, it was clear that Prefect Mu Yun’s strength was definitely not limited to the 1st level Heavenly Core Realm.
Under Prefect Mu Yun’s lead, the three of them flew directly out of Mistcloud Prefecture City.
A few hours later, they appeared in the border region between Mistcloud Prefecture and Cloudrift Prefecture.
Looking into the distance, Li Yun could see a mineral vein stretching for dozens of miles. With the mineral vein as the center, the area had been clearly divided into two camps.
Each camp had several thousand cultivators gathered within it. Even the weakest among them had reached the 1st level of Earthly Core Realm, and there were also quite a few experts at the peak of Earthly Core Realm.
"The power of a single prefecture is indeed extraordinary."
Li Yun could not help sucking in a cold breath.
With so many Earthly Core Realm experts gathered together, not to mention him, even a 1st level Heavenly Core Realm expert would likely be blasted into dust in an instant if they joined forces.
Although cultivators below the Heavenly Core Realm were not worth mentioning in a one-on-one fight against a Heavenly Core Realm expert, enough ants could still bite an elephant to death. With so many cultivators forming a legion, even an ordinary Heavenly Core Realm expert would have no choice but to retreat in panic.
Compared to the Cloudheaven Ancient Kingdom, the strength of the Southern Martial Domain was truly too weak. Let alone the entire Cloudheaven Ancient Kingdom, even a single prefecture, or perhaps even one county city within the Cloudheaven Ancient Kingdom, would be enough to sweep across the Southern Martial Domain.
Li Yun could not help sighing slightly in his heart.
"Hahahaha!"
Just then, a burst of arrogant laughter suddenly rang out. Immediately afterward, a slightly plump old man stepped out from the Cloudrift Prefecture camp.
Although this old man was clearly advanced in years, he had maintained himself quite well. His complexion was ruddy, his figure was slightly chubby, and his laughter was filled with vigorous energy. He laughed loudly and said, "Old fellow from Mistcloud Prefecture, you have finally arrived. I thought you were frightened and did not dare to come."
"I would be afraid of you?"
Prefect Mu Yun sneered and said, "Old thing, you have fought me for decades and lost to me for decades. I truly do not know where you found the confidence to think I would be afraid of you."
"You!"
The slightly plump old man was clearly stabbed in a sore spot. He immediately flew into a rage and shouted, "Fine, Mu Yun, this time I will definitely make you lose miserably. Saber Fiend, come out."
As his voice fell, a cold-faced middle-aged man holding a thick-backed great saber stepped forward.
His eyes were extremely icy. A single glance from him sent a startling chill through the hearts of those who met his gaze.
"Saber Fiend? It is actually him?"
"Prefect Cloudrift must have paid quite a high price this time to actually invite Saber Fiend."
Seeing this middle-aged man, many people on the Mistcloud Prefecture side changed expressions. Even Yue Cangshan’s expression could not help becoming solemn.
The name Saber Fiend was not an alias, but the actual name he had given himself.
He was an orphan without parents and had wandered the world alone since childhood. Fortunately, he possessed a certain talent for the Martial Dao, especially toward the saber. His obsession with the Dao of the saber was almost complete, and as his strength gradually grew, he made quite a name for himself throughout the Cloudheaven Ancient Kingdom.
Although he could not be ranked on the Earth Ranking because of his age, his strength was fully sufficient to rank near the top of the Earth Ranking. He was even comparable to experts within the top twenty.
"Saber Fiend, I have long heard of your great name. Today, let me experience your methods."
Yue Cangshan took a step forward.
Although Saber Fiend’s strength was extremely formidable, Yue Cangshan was no weakling either. His strength was also comparable to an Earth Ranking expert, especially after obtaining the Bright King Axe, which had greatly increased his combat power.
Even though Saber Fiend was very strong, Yue Cangshan still had the confidence to fight.
Chirp!
Saber Fiend’s expression was cold. Without saying a word, he directly slashed down with his saber.
In an instant, a peerlessly sharp saber light bloomed like a flash of lightning. It erupted with boundless power, like a thunderclap splitting the sky.
"Not good!"
Yue Cangshan’s face changed.
The speed and sharpness of this strike far exceeded his expectations. He only had enough time to throw out a palm before he was sent flying by the saber light. Even the webbing between his thumb and index finger split open, and blood immediately flowed out.