灵气崩坏：地球上最后一个修炼者

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In the forest,In a slightly flat area,The martial artists from the major factions of the Yun Chuan martial world encircled the battlefield, their expressions tense and solemn.In the midst of the battlefield,Two first-layer postnatal realm cultivators, accompanied by more than ten peak-earth realm warriors, were engaged in a fierce battle with an unidentified exotic beast.The beast, entirely black, resembled a combination of a tiger and a leopard. It measured four to five meters in length and exuded a faint, ominous black aura, appearing exceptionally ferocious!"Bang!""Boom!"The clash between humans and beast erupted with thunderous sounds.In an instant,Ancient trees snapped, and the ground collapsed!The terrifying shockwaves flattened everything within hundreds of meters.To be precise,It was a one-sided massacre!The dozen or so warriors were no match for the black beast!Within a few exchanges, more than half were either killed or grievously injured.Even one of the first-layer postnatal realm experts let out a shriek before falling prey to the beast, which devoured him whole with a single bite!"Crunch, crunch."The beast's sharp teeth gnawed on the remains of the warriors, producing a horrific grinding noise, with blood streaming from its mouth, causing a shiver to run down the spines of all present."What kind of monster is this? It's terrifyingly powerful!""My goodness! How are we supposed to fight this? A first-layer postnatal realm cultivator is like a chick before it!""This monster couldn't possibly have innate-level strength, could it?"The onlookers' voices trembled with fear.Hearing these words,Lin Xiaohong's face turned ashen. She, accustomed only to a life of luxury, had never witnessed such savagery before.She turned to Nangong Xun, her face pale, and asked,"Brother Xun, what is this creature?""If you're asking me, how would I know?" Nangong Xun's face was grim.Among the attackers was his own two subordinates, who had been devoured by the beast, leaving no trace behind!Losing two of his key aides before finding the Immortal's Tomb was a blow he could scarcely endure."Brother Du! What do you think this beast is?"Nangong Xun's gaze shifted to a man in yellow standing nearby.The man in yellow, named Du Zitong, was an elder from the Du family of Yun Chuan, possessing the same postnatal sixth-layer cultivation as Nangong Xun.The Du family was a formidable force in the Yun Chuan martial world, a top-tier clan indeed!"I don't know! The vast expanse of the Ten Thousand Mountains in Yun Chuan is boundless and treacherous. Even martial arts masters would hesitate to venture into the deepest regions! It's not unusual to encounter exotic beasts!"Du Zitong replied solemnly."This beast's strength is close to innate realm, if not precisely that level! Do you have any plans?" At this moment, another man in white spoke up.The man in white, named Shangguan Feihong, was an elder from the Shangguan family, a top-tier martial arts clan in Yun Chuan, also at the postnatal sixth-layer!Apart from him,There was also a postnatal sixth-layer cultivator present, though he was a lone wanderer with less renown compared to the other three!"If we combine our efforts, can we kill this beast? Such a beast must have an inner core! Securing it would be a substantial gain!"The wandering cultivator suddenly suggested.Nangong Xun, Du Zitong, and Shangguan Feihong exchanged uncertain glances.The exact strength of this beast was unknown, and recklessly engaging it posed a great risk!One misstep could result in death!At that moment,"Crunch, crunch~"The initial group of ten or so warriors had been entirely wiped out.The black beast devoured them with the ease of a snack.After consuming these warriors, it shifted its crimson gaze to the others present, licking its lips with a hint of human-like greed.Centuries had passed!Locked away for hundreds of years, it now had the chance to feast!By devouring everyone present and absorbing their essence, it could return to its peak state, perhaps even advance to the Nascent Soul stage and transform into a human form!"You old fool, you trapped me for hundreds of years!""Haha... Did you never think that Black Emperor would rise again?""Roar~"The black beast let out a furious roar and leaped toward the nearest wandering cultivator."Demon beast, seeking death!"The wandering cultivator sneered coldly. As a postnatal sixth-layer expert, he was confident in his ability to withstand this black beast!Such was the belief of a strong warrior!"Tiger Fist!"The wandering cultivator channeled his true essence and struck the black beast with a powerful punch."Bang!"The punch manifested a giant tiger head with an open maw, aiming to devour the black beast.The black beast looked on with disdain, ignoring the tiger head's assault.A strike powerful enough to kill a fifth-layer postnatal realm cultivator caused no harm to the black beast whatsoever.Then, the black beast lunged swiftly, easily grabbing the wandering cultivator in its jaws and swallowing him whole.Witnessing this,Everyone present was horrified.Even Wang Yuexuan, hiding in the shadows, could not suppress his gasp.A postnatal sixth-layer expert was killed in an instant!Innate Realm!This beast undoubtedly possessed innate realm power!Nangong Xun, Du Zitong, and Shangguan Feihong swallowed hard, their fear palpable!Facing such a level of existence, even combined efforts would be futile!What to do?What should they do?The three rapidly pondered, searching for a way out!But all the answers led to dead ends!They couldn't even dare to turn and flee, as they felt their life forces had been locked onto by the beast; fleeing would mean certain death!"Burp~"At that moment, the black beast, possibly full, let out a belch and seemed to relax.Seeing this,The three's hearts stirred."Brother Du, Brother Shangguan! This beast's appetite is limited! If we let it eat its fill, we might be safe!"Nangong Xun suddenly proposed."That indeed seems like a plan!" Du Zitong and Shangguan Feihong nodded in agreement.Having witnessed the wandering cultivator's swift demise, the three had abandoned any hope of resistance, and perhaps feeding the beast was the only alternative!The other martial artists present were alarmed by their conversation, realizing the sinister implications!Could it be...?At this moment,"Bang!"Nangong Xun took the lead, hurling a peak-earth realm warrior toward the black beast."No..."The peak-earth realm warrior screamed in terror as he was bitten and consumed by the beast."Burp~"The black beast emitted a foul odor, its crimson eyes reflecting a human-like astonishment.These foolish humans actually thought of such a strategy?Did they really believe the Black Emperor would be satiated?But this works out well, saving it the trouble!"Roar~"The black beast pretended to yawn and sat down, adopting a posture of waiting to be fed.Seeing this,Nangong Xun, Du Zitong, and Shangguan Feihong were relieved!It worked!Beasts are still beasts! As long as you give them something to eat, they become docile immediately!Thinking thus,The three acted without hesitation, grabbing a group of surrounding martial artists."You... you can't do this!""How can you, as esteemed warriors, be so shameless!""No... I don't want to die!"A group of martial artists tried to flee but could not escape.One by one, they were ruthlessly thrown to the beast by the three experts.The black beast, initially chewing, soon began to swallow directly!In a short time,It consumed over forty martial artists.After devouring so many, the black beast's surrounding black aura grew denser, its fur sleek and glossy, and its claws sharp as knives, glinting ominously in the dark!"Jie jie... Human flesh truly is the finest delicacy! I have already restored most of my strength!"The black beast's heart was filled with excitement, and it could not help but belch again.Almost there!Almost full!Nangong Xun, Du Zitong, and Shangguan Feihong worked even harder!But after feeding the beast ninety percent of the martial artists, it still looked like it was waiting to be fed."As expected of an exotic beast! Its digestive capacity is incredible; even after eating so many, it's still not full!"Shangguan Feihong's gaze flickered, unease settling in his heart.At this moment, the remaining martial artists were nearly all consumed, leaving only their subordinates.Was it necessary to sacrifice the subordinates as well?These subordinates were not ordinary; they were essential members of their families and could not be sacrificed!Just then,Nangong Xun's gaze fell on a young man and a little girl with high pigtails, dressed in white stockings and a pink dress, not far away.The two were of low cultivation; the young man was mid-earth realm, while the little girl was only at the peak of the mystic realm, truly weak!"Nangong Xun, why are you looking at me?"Chen Qianheng's expression changed slightly as he hurriedly pulled his sister behind him, glaring at Nangong Xun with vigilance.The little girl, Chen Yishui, clung tightly to her brotherThe sudden turn of events left everyone present utterly astounded! The hearts of Shangguan Feihong, Nangong Xun, and Du Ziteng were tumultuous. How had the fearsome beast they had been struggling with suddenly been hurled away?"I understand now," Nangong Xun murmured. "It must be that these two juniors from the Chen family possess protective treasures. At a critical moment, the treasures activated and sent the beast flying!"Upon hearing this, Shangguan Feihong and Du Ziteng immediately realized the truth. Chen Qianheng and Chen Yishui were direct descendants of the Chen family, and it was only natural for such a formidable martial clan to equip their own young members with protective artifacts. Relieved, they collectively sighed in relief. Regardless of the situation, it was a blessing that the danger had been averted."Brother... What happened? Did you steal Grandpa Beixuan's treasure?" Chen Yishui, echoing the thoughts of those around her, asked in a low voice."Steal Grandpa Beixuan's treasure? I wouldn't dare! If he found out, he would surely punish me severely!" Chen Qianheng shook his head. He was certain that someone had just attacked the black beast. But who could possess such power to injure a beast of the innate realm from a distance?At this moment, Lin Feng leisurely strolled into the scene. That recent blow had indeed been his doing. Originally, he had no intention of intervening, but Chen Qianheng's brave act of saving his sister earned his admiration, leading him to assist the siblings.As an ardent protector of his sister, Lin Feng could not bear to see any harm come to such beings. Observing Lin Feng's arrival, the crowd furrowed their brows. Who was this individual strolling about as if he were on a casual promenade?"It's you!" Nangong Xun's eyes narrowed with suspicion."Nangong, do you recognize this person?" Shangguan Feihong and Du Ziteng turned their questioning gazes towards Nangong Xun."Not exactly. I merely encountered him once before down the mountain. I didn't expect him to show up now. He must have had quite the stroke of luck! Had he arrived earlier, he too might have been thrown to the beast," Nangong Xun replied nonchalantly.Shangguan Feihong and Du Ziteng, upon hearing this, did not press further. He seemed to be an ordinary young man and did not warrant additional attention.Lin Feng, disregarding the crowd's gazes, approached the edge of the pit. His eyes widened in surprise upon seeing the black beast at the bottom. It was a Black Cloud Leopard! This was a genuine demon beast, possessing a trace of ancient fiendish bloodline, making it a formidable presence among demon beasts. Typically, a mature Black Cloud Leopard could reach the Golden Core stage, with the most exceptional ones even achieving the Nascent Soul stage, able to soar through the clouds and walk among humans in the mortal realm. However, this one, though mature, had only reached the Foundation Building stage. This discrepancy from ancient texts puzzled Lin Feng.In the pit, the Black Cloud Leopard was severely injured. Lin Feng's unmasked aura had allowed the beast to instantly discern his strength, filling it with profound terror. Impossible! How could there still be Nascent Soul cultivators in this world? Even a few hundred years ago, there were scarcely any Nascent Soul cultivators! Must I, Black Emperor, perish before even truly beginning?"No..." With a swift motion, Lin Feng pulled the Black Cloud Leopard from the pit. "Meow meow meow~" The Black Cloud Leopard, terrified, emitted a cat-like sound, its barbed tongue licking Lin Feng's hand as it displayed a submissive demeanor."Quite spirited, but unfortunately, you're too large. I can't keep you; imagine how much you would consume daily," Lin Feng said."Meow meow meow~" The Black Cloud Leopard's size instantly diminished to that of a small kitten, rubbing its head against Lin Feng's hand."I was just speaking casually, but your core is too tempting to refuse," Lin Feng declared, effortlessly snapping the Black Cloud Leopard's neck and extracting a faintly glowing core from its chest.The core, roughly the size of an egg, radiated dense spiritual energy that felt ethereal with just a breath."Indeed, it is a core from a Golden Core demon beast!" "This core is worth more than dozens of top-grade spirit stones! What a windfall!" Lin Feng was elated, pleasantly surprised by such an unexpected gain.After securing the core, Lin Feng casually surveyed the scene before preparing to leave. At that moment, Nangong Xun, flanked by several subordinates, approached with a mocking expression."Impressive! Quite audacious, daring to toy with a beast of the innate realm.""Do you have something to say?" Lin Feng asked coolly."Of course! Hand over the core," Nangong Xun demanded flatly."Give me one good reason to," Lin Feng responded indifferently."Ridiculous! If we hadn't fought tirelessly to injure this beast, would you have so easily obtained the core?" Nangong Xun sneered."Are you certain it was your efforts that injured it?" Lin Feng inquired."Of course! Who else could have done it?" Nangong Xun laughed, unable to suppress his amusement.As the conversation unfolded, the others in the crowd began to laugh heartily. Who was this fool of a young man? Was he so dense he couldn't understand plain speech?"Little brother, you'd best hand over the core. There's no need to make a fool of yourself and become a laughingstock," Du Ziteng said disdainfully."Indeed! Though the core is valuable, you need to be alive to enjoy it. Your actions are quite foolish," Shangguan Feihong added with a smile.At that moment—"Crack!"Lin Feng's hand shot out with lightning speed, effortlessly crushing Nangong Xun's neck."Ugh~" Nangong Xun's expression of amusement froze instantly. Grasping his neck with his hands, he widened his eyes in a final, desperate gaze at Lin Feng, filled with anger, confusion, and bewilderment.What happened? How did my neck shatter so suddenly?"Thud!" Nangong Xun's eyes dimmed, and he fell heavily to the ground, lifeless."....."The laughter in the scene came to a sudden halt. Du Ziteng and Shangguan Feihong, staring at Nangong Xun's corpse, were left in a state of shock.Dead? Nangong Xun, at the Sixth Layer of the Houtian Realm, had been so effortlessly dispatched by this young man? The speed had been so swift that even the two of them had failed to react!The crowd, too, was in a state of tumult. Just moments ago, they had laughed at this young man's arrogance, yet now he had effortlessly slain Nangong Xun. The reversal was so dramatic that it left them utterly stunned."This big brother is so formidable!" Chen Yishui covered her mouth, her cheeks flushed with excitement. She had long disliked Nangong Xun, who had just moments ago intended to feed her to the beast. His death was a cause for celebration!Chen Qianheng's gaze flickered as a terrifying thought crossed his mind. Could it be that the earlier beast had been struck by this person?"Sorry... What were you two saying just now? I didn't catch it. Could you repeat it?" Lin Feng turned his attention to Du Ziteng and Shangguan Feihong.