From Sword to Slaughter: Evolution

"Soul Cleaver, what an incredible weapon."

Ren Xing gazed at the intricate patterns on the blade, a look of obsession gleaming in his eyes.

"After evolving, it can even absorb energy," he muttered to himself.

During the battle just now, he distinctly felt Soul Cleaver absorbing the energy from the fallen warriors' bodies.

Not only that, the sword returned a portion of the energy to him, continuously increasing his power.

Despite the intense fight, Ren Xing barely felt any loss of energy.

"Now I can slay seventh-tier opponents with ease. Even eighth-tier warriors shouldn't pose a challenge,"

Ren Xing burst out laughing.

Moreover, he had mastered a royal-level cultivation technique!

The Nine Chapters of the Heavenly Demon was a technique passed down by a warrior at the Martial King level.

This cultivation method enhanced the strength of one's body, and its final chapter, the Ultimate Heavenly Demon Body Dissolution Technique, could massively increase one's power.

Rumor had it that even after death, the practitioner could transfer their soul to another body and live on!

Thinking about this, Ren Xing's eyes glimmered with madness.

Without hesitation, Ren Xing sat down cross-legged and began his cultivation. The immense energy he had absorbed earlier was not yet fully digested.

Now, Ren Xing focused on practicing the first chapter of the Nine Chapters of the Heavenly Demon.

With Soul Cleaver in hand, Ren Xing's comprehension abilities were sharper than ever. It didn't take long before he mastered the first chapter!

After completing the first chapter, Ren Xing began cultivating using the technique.

This method was far superior to anything he had practiced before.

The powerful energy within him was quickly being refined.

As time passed, more and more warriors arrived in the area.

"What is this…"

The newcomers were shocked by the scene before them.

Corpses lay scattered everywhere, and the old man sitting in meditation was clearly responsible.

"Who is he?"

The warriors eyed Ren Xing with suspicion, observing the strange weapon in his hand. The sword was too eerie, with intricate, blood-red patterns reminiscent of the Flower of the Underworld, as though it were soaked in fresh blood.

"Is this… the Inheritance Monument?"

Many warriors noticed the towering stone monument ahead. It was inscribed with mysterious characters that looked bizarre and incomprehensible to most.

However, they felt nothing from the monument, as Ren Xing had already absorbed all the energy.

"Did Ren Xing kill all of these people?"

Tiger Brother and his men entered the area, their expressions filled with disbelief as they took in the sight.

"What are you planning to do?"

Tiger Brother spotted a group of warriors, led by a seventh-tier martial artist, approaching Ren Xing with weapons drawn.

"This doesn't concern you," the seventh-tier warrior said coldly, barely glancing at Tiger Brother.

Tiger Brother frowned, sensing the intense killing intent emanating from the man. This aura could only belong to someone who had slaughtered countless opponents.

Clearly, this was no ordinary warrior.

Deciding it wasn't worth getting involved, Tiger Brother stepped back. After all, Ren Xing had nearly killed him earlier, and any alliance between them was no longer necessary.

At that moment, the seventh-tier warrior slashed at Ren Xing, who remained sitting cross-legged in meditation.

Clang!

Just as the seventh-tier warrior's blade descended, Ren Xing, without even looking, raised Soul Cleaver behind him to block the attack.

The warrior's eyes widened in shock.

"Kekeke, disturbing someone's cultivation is not a wise decision,"

Ren Xing said coldly as he stood up.

The seventh-tier warrior instinctively took a few steps back, unnerved by the eerie aura radiating from Ren Xing. The chilling, demonic energy surrounding him sent shivers down the spines of everyone nearby.

And the sword in Ren Xing's hand, Soul Cleaver, exuded an overwhelming killing intent.

The mixture of demonic energy and killing intent was so suffocating that even the other warriors began to tremble.

"Demon Path!?"

The seventh-tier warrior gritted his teeth, narrowing his eyes as he focused on Ren Xing.

By concentrating his mental energy, the oppressive aura diminished slightly, but Ren Xing ignored his words, his gaze locked on the warrior like a predator eyeing its prey.

Ren Xing licked his lips as if he had just found a delectable meal.

"This old man has become disgusting after learning demonic techniques,"

Ye Fan muttered in disgust.

"Just don't start licking the sword like that idiot did before,"

Ye Fan added, feeling sick at the thought.

"Kill him! He must have obtained the demonic inheritance!"

The seventh-tier warrior shouted, rallying his men.

Hearing this, Ren Xing smirked.

In the next instant, he lunged forward with Soul Cleaver in hand.

The warrior, startled, quickly raised his blade to block.

"B-grade weapons are nothing but trash!"

Ren Xing roared.

Clang!

With a crisp metallic sound, Ren Xing's sword cleaved through the warrior's blade, splitting it in two!

The seventh-tier warrior's eyes widened in disbelief. His B-grade weapon had been shattered in a single strike!

Without missing a beat, Ren Xing continued his assault, thrusting his sword forward.

The warrior, in a moment of panic, grabbed another nearby warrior and used him as a human shield.

Thud!

Soul Cleaver pierced straight through the unfortunate warrior, who stared in shock at his leader's betrayal.

[Killed fifth-tier warrior, gained 500 evolution points]

[Absorbed fifth-tier warrior's blood, gained 0.5 energy points]

"Attack! Kill him!"