The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood

Chapter 862: Chapter 863: Evil Spirit

This was the first time Ye Mo heard Hong Ling speaking to him in such a tone, perhaps because there was indeed an existence in the Spiritual Artifact Pool that even she was unsure of defeating.

Just like martial artists can’t always sail smoothly, weapons are the same. To truly grow stronger, one must accept challenging trials.

Overcoming this Evil Qi Ling was Hong Ling’s greatest challenge since her fall.

Defeating the opponent would secure her promotion to an Immortal Artifact, and she might even surpass her peak period.

However, if she failed, there was a very real possibility of being devoured in return.

Not only would the Heavenly Snare Blood Spear vanish completely from the continent, but Ye Mo’s combat power would also be greatly reduced.

This challenge was undoubtedly a trial for both parties.

"Hong Ling, I believe in you!"

Ye Mo nodded, then said to Liu Xingtie, "Senior, I am determined to win this time. The Evil Qi Ling in your Spiritual Artifact Pool will break the seal sooner or later. We might as well take a gamble."

"Take a gamble? Aren’t you afraid of failing?"

Liu Xingtie asked back.

"I trust my companion. As one of the seven Ancient Evil Weapons, she has her own pride. If she can’t even deal with the Evil Qi Ling in your pool, how can she be called one of the seven Evil Weapons? How can she ascend to the strongest King position on the Seven Great Fiends list?"

Ye Mo’s words resonated powerfully, each word hammered into everyone’s mind.

Even Hong Ling, hearing Ye Mo’s words, felt the blood in her heart burning, a long-lost feeling surged back into her heart.

Ascending to the top of the seven Ancient Evil Weapons had always been Hong Ling’s goal.

"Haha, good, very spirited. If you were an ordinary martial artist, you wouldn’t dare to do this, because if you failed, you would lose an Immortal Artifact."

Liu Xingtie laughed heartily and patted Ye Mo’s shoulder, "If the Artifact Spirit of the Blood Fiend Spear can successfully deal with the Evil Qi Ling in the pool, I will personally craft a spear shaft for you using an Ancient Dragon Xuan Wood."

"What? Pavilion Master? You’re going to use the Ancient Dragon Xuan Wood? That’s an extremely precious material, hard to come by even in a thousand years, and you’re going to give it to that kid."

A young Artifact Refiner was indignant upon hearing this.

Ancient Dragon Xuan Wood, grown from a Dragon Xuanshu showered by the Dragon Blood, takes thousands of years to produce even one piece. Just one piece of Ancient Dragon Xuan Wood is almost as valuable as a regular Immortal Artifact, and it’s practically priceless.

"Hehe, for someone whom Qing Tai personally brought here, both character and cultivation should be excellent. In my lifetime, I might never have the chance to craft an Immortal Artifact. Let me witness the birth of a powerful Immortal Artifact."

Liu Xingtie said.

"Thank you, Pavilion Master. I believe the Artifact Spirit of the Blood Fiend Spear will thank you as well."

As Ye Mo spoke, the Blood Fiend Spear flew from his hand, standing before Liu Xingtie, slightly tilted as if bowing.

"It seems you have a good relationship with your Artifact Spirit. Let’s go, I will now take you to the Spiritual Artifact Pool."

Liu Xingtie finished speaking and led everyone to a dark secret chamber. Inside the chamber was a large pool, its surface constantly bubbling, with black runes crisscrossing above it like chains, sealing the surface.

Through the pool, one could see a huge monster.

That monster appeared as an elemental form, about three zhang long, with a frog-like head, six giant arms, and a pair of transparent wings, submerged in the water, looking very peculiar.

However, everyone could feel the astonishing spirituality emanating from the monster.

At this moment, even Hong Ling’s expression grew solemn. As an Artifact Spirit, she was naturally most able to sense the power of the Evil Qi Ling.

However, this Evil Qi Ling was just an Artifact Spirit and had not truly fused with any weapon yet, not becoming a true artifact, but it still posed a considerable threat.

"Kid, are you ready?"

Liu Xingtie asked seriously.

"Yes!"

Ye Mo nodded.

"In that case, once I open a small gap in the seal, throw the Heavenly Snare Blood Spear in."

As he spoke, a longsword appeared in Liu Xingtie’s hand. With a sudden swing, the pool surface began to tremble, and a gap appeared in the runes.

"Hong Ling, it’s up to you!"

Ye Mo threw the Heavenly Snare Blood Spear through the gap into the Spiritual Artifact Pool. As soon as the Blood Fiend Spear entered the pool, the Evil Qi Ling’s eyes showed a greedy look.

"Heh heh, another prey has arrived, and the energy is ample. If I can consume you, I can break this damn seal and kill you!"

The Evil Spirit’s aura was rampant, and on seeing the Heavenly Snare Blood Spear, its eyes shot out a red glow, tearing through the water as if steaming it away.

Hong Ling entered the pool, immediately manifesting her true form, holding the Blood Fiend Spear in her hand. Facing the evil, she dared not slack, continuously executing the Blood Fiend Spear Technique, stabbing at the red glow and causing it to dissolve.

Subsequently, Hong Ling performed the Blood Fiend Spear Technique to the extreme, unleashing countless shadows of the Blood Fiend Spear that enveloped the evil body, launching the strongest attack immediately, aiming to kill the Evil Spirit quickly, and then absorb it.

The ferocious and sharp Blood Fiend Spear penetrated, pierced through the waves, and the Evil’s six arms folded together, forming a great defense.

Dang!

On contact, the two separated in the Spiritual Artifact Pool.

The Evil Spirit, nurtured over ten years, showed an evil glow in its eyes, staring at Hong Ling, "Such powerful strength. You are no ordinary Artifact Spirit. Your spirituality is incredibly strong. Who exactly are you to suppress my attacks?"

"Just a ten-year-nurtured Evil Spirit. I’m one of the continent’s strongest Artifact Spirits."

Hong Ling snorted coldly, glaring at the Evil Spirit, searching for its weakness.

"One of the continent’s strongest Artifact Spirits? Haha, even so, you are fated to fall here. Once I consume you, I’ll become the strongest Artifact Spirit on the continent."

The Evil Spirit let out a sinister and terrifying laugh, revealing long fangs.

Liu Xingtie, Liu Qingtai, Jian Tong, and some Artifact Refiners, watching from the side, all showed deep concern.

Even Ye Mo frowned slightly. He and Hong Ling were closely connected, standing there, he could also feel the Evil Spirit’s might.

"This Evil Spirit has grown stronger. I don’t think the Heavenly Snare Blood Spear can handle it; after all, it’s not the Heavenly Snare Blood Fiend of the past."

"We should consider retrieving the Blood Fiend Spear. Once the real fight starts, it might be too late."

The disciples of the Divine Sword Pavilion expressed their concerns.

"Silence, the real battle hasn’t started yet. The Heavenly Snare Blood Spear’s reputation isn’t just for show."

Liu Xingtie shouted, keeping his eyes fixed firmly on the Spiritual Artifact Pool.