Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo' Chapter 911 - 520: Green Flower, Farewell!

The Tang sword thrust from the back of the skull, emerging through the forehead and piercing Greenwater Beggar’s head.

The blade spun within Greenwater Beggar’s skull multiple times, transforming his entire head into a slurry of pus and blood that flowed into his body through the neck's opening.

He remained alive.

Li Banfeng recognized a critical flaw; his assessment of Greenwater Beggar had been incomplete.

It wasn't just him; many powerful cultivators believed Greenwater Beggar's greatest threat lay in his offensive techniques, his disease cultivation being notoriously potent and difficult to overcome once contracted.

However, another aspect, equally formidable, was his defensive prowess.

The Tang sword's passage through his skull inflicted no substantial damage, as the fractured bone reformed into pus and blood, which he then reintegrated into himself.

If the confrontation continued in this manner, all of Li Banfeng's attacks would prove futile.

Li Banfeng attempted to bring the Tang sword down, intending to cleave Greenwater Beggar in two.

Greenwater Beggar caught a dead tree branch from the ground, intercepting the Tang sword and evading Li Banfeng’s 'Trample Over Thousands of Rivers' technique.

Another oversight was made; Old Xu, the Gold Cultivation Ancestor, had previously noted that Greenwater Beggar possessed a Martial Cultivator's foundation.

While termed a 'foundation', it implied no lack of power; the Tang sword, painstakingly enhanced by Li Banfeng with numerous rare ingredients to achieve its current potency, was parried by Greenwater Beggar with a mere branch.

To focus solely on Disease Cultivation and disregard Greenwater Beggar's formidable Martial Cultivation would inevitably lead to defeat.

During the intense exchange, Greenwater Beggar's head regenerated from the neck wound, and he casually tossed a fragment of his flesh towards Li Banfeng.

The flying flesh dispersed mid-air, forming a cordon that made evasion difficult for Li Banfeng. He chose not to dodge, instead charging directly towards Green Flower.

Any contact with the scattered flesh would transmit the disease, placing the remainder of the battle entirely under Greenwater Beggar’s dominion.

As Li Banfeng closed the distance, Greenwater Beggar unleashed his disease cultivation, yet Li Banfeng remained unharmed.

No rashes appeared, no fever took hold, no coughs or sneezes manifested.

Could he possess an immunity to the disease cultivation?

Green Flower watched in shock, his reaction swift.

This young man is Above the Clouds.

Employing the 'Carefree Freedom Technique', he evaded the airborne flesh.

Green Flower attempted to alter his strategy, but it was too late.

This highlights the challenge of confronting a Traveling Cultivator; their blinding speed means any misstep carries a heavy price.

While assessing Li Banfeng's techniques, Green Flower anticipated the 'Trample Over Thousands of Rivers' as the young man rapidly closed in.

Boom!

Li Banfeng unleashed 'Trample Over Thousands of Rivers'.

Through the swirling dust, Green Flower's recently healed chest ruptured once more.

Green Flower had anticipated this, rapidly reabsorbing the expelled fragments and preparing a counterattack, when a searing pain erupted throughout his body.

Li Banfeng’s form flickered in and out of his vision; Green Flower struggled to comprehend.

Was he using 'Passing Glance' repeatedly?

'Passing Glance' was incredibly taxing; he couldn't possibly be employing it so frequently.

His gaze remained fixed on Li Qi, making 'Passing Glance' seem ineffective.

Green Flower's skin began sloughing off, layer by layer, as he gathered the dispersed flesh. He then noticed a faint, luminous halo beneath his feet.

What technique is this...

From where does this light halo originate?

Could it be 'Close Doors and Shut Windows'?

He is a Traveling Cultivator; how could he possibly utilize 'Close Doors and Shut Windows'...

With each pass of the halo beneath his feet, Green Flower lost another layer of skin.

He attempted to disengage from Li Banfeng, but escaping a Traveling Cultivator was no simple feat.

Li Banfeng employed 'Traceless Short Step', remaining glued to Green Flower. Wherever Green Flower shifted, Li Banfeng pursued, and the luminous halo generated by 'Close Doors and Shut Windows' continued its relentless traverse across Green Flower's form.

Green Flower's flesh disintegrated layer by layer. The subsequent actions were critical; if he managed to reform his body, this entire engagement would be rendered meaningless.

Li Banfeng lightly tapped his Wine Gourd, releasing a mist of potent wine. His gloves then ignited the vapors, transforming Elder Yao’s potent liquor into a raging inferno. The flames consumed the scattered flesh, reducing it to ash. The Projector then utilized the 'Withering Technique' to meticulously clear the remnants, leaving Greenwater Beggar no opportunity to reclaim them.

Green Flower suffered a devastating blow, while the luminous halo continued its destructive path. Just as victory seemed within his grasp, Green Flower's form abruptly vanished.

Where had he disappeared to?

Li Banfeng activated his 'Golden Gaze Autumn Hair' technique, scanning his surroundings, but Green Flower's shadow remained unseen.

Insightful Spirit Sound was activated, yet there was no sound to be heard.

The Hundred Flavors Delicate technique was employed, and even his scent vanished completely.

This was the very first instance Li Banfeng had ever encountered an Escaping Form Technique so utterly complete, leaving absolutely no trace behind.

Could it be that the target had departed for that fabled location known as The Unnameable Place?

Li Banfeng's conjecture proved correct; Green Flower had indeed entered the Dark Dimension Space.

Greenwater Beggar's dwelling exists within the Dark Dimension Space, a fact that allows him to alter the tides of battle simply by entering and exiting this pocket dimension; numerous formidable experts have met their downfall when clashing with him.

His entry into the Dark Dimension Space, however, is a rather gradual process, which has resulted in him enduring a significant quantity of blows and sustaining considerable flesh wounds.

Nevertheless, when weighed against the immense advantage that awaits, these sacrifices are deemed entirely worth it.

Greenwater Beggar's silhouette materialized once more directly above Li Banfeng's head.

A shiver coursed through Li Banfeng as he perceived an imminent threat. Glancing upwards, he witnessed Green Flower shedding his threadbare outer garment, casting it downwards directly towards Li Banfeng's head.

If a sword strike, be it a slash or a thrust, had been employed, Li Banfeng could have utilized the Carefree Technique to evade the critical points.

However, Greenwater Beggar's ragged attire was exceptionally voluminous, possessing the capability to completely engulf Li Banfeng.

Li Banfeng attempted to evade the descending garment, but the tattered clothing was already positioned directly overhead, leaving no possibility for escape!

Bang! A dull thud echoed.