Invincible Beyond Heavens: Cultivating With A Broken EXP System

“Heh, I never imagined that someone in Pill Flame City would dare tell Wu Shin to get lost. That takes some audacity.”

“Audacity? I say he is asking for death. Look at his strength, he is only at the 6th level of Body Tempering Realm. With that level of strength provoking Wu Shin is just asking for death.”

“Have you all forgotten that unlucky fellow from before? He barely brushed past Wu Shin, and Wu Shin beat him until he was half dead, then hung him on the city wall and left him under the sun for seven days and nights until he was tortured to death.”

“This kid has no idea where he came from, yet he dared insult Wu Shin outright. His end will be far more miserable. He might even be flayed alive and have his tendons torn out.”

“What a pity. Of all the people he could have provoked, he chose Wu Shin, that ruthless madman. He is finished for sure.”

As Li Yun’s cold words echoed through the hall, the crowd first froze in shock, then erupted into a storm of voices. The murmurs spread like waves, rising and falling without end.

The looks directed at Li Yun were filled with mixed emotions, including pity, ridicule, and barely concealed glee. Yet one sentiment was shared by all. In their eyes, Li Yun was already a dead man. In Pill Flame City, offending Wu Shin was no different from signing one’s own death warrant.

“You little bastard, you have some nerve,” Wu Shin snarled, his eyes blazing with undisguised killing intent. “You dared snatch this Young Master’s Origin Qi Flowers, and now you dare insult me as well. Even if you kneel and beg today, I will not spare you. I will tear you into countless pieces.”

Wu Shin had always stood above others, accustomed to fear and submission wherever he went. Few people in Pill Flame City dared behave recklessly in front of him. Yet Li Yun, a nobody of unknown origin, had shown him no respect at all and even humiliated him in public. Such disgrace sent Wu Shin into a frenzy of rage.

“You talk too much, Wu Shin,” Li Yun replied calmly, a provocative sneer curving his lips as he lifted a finger and beckoned at him.

“You are asking for death. Sky Rending Fist!”

In Wu Shin’s eyes, Li Yun’s provocation was no different from a beggar daring to spit in the face of royalty. Such humiliation was something his arrogant heart could never tolerate. His body trembled as a deep rumble echoed out, and brilliant golden internal energy surged violently from within him.

Wu Shin thrust his fist forward, and a blazing wave of golden fist energy burst forth. That fist energy carried an appalling tearing force.

Wherever it passed, the solid stone floor split apart, tables and chairs were shredded into fragments, and even the surrounding air seemed to be ripped open. Anything that stood in its path was mercilessly torn to pieces.

“Among the many Half Step Xiantian experts in Pill Flame City, Wu Shin is one of the strongest. There are no more than five people in the entire city who can surpass him.”

“With such profound cultivation, combined with the top grade mortal rank Sky Rending Fist, he is invincible in the Half Step Xiantian Realm.”

“This kid is finished. He will definitely be ripped into a cloud of blood by that punch.”

As the terrifying golden fist energy surged forward, the surrounding crowd gasped in shock and erupted into excited discussion.

“Heh, judging by how arrogant you were earlier, I thought you were far more impressive. It turns out you are merely average.”

Facing the oncoming golden fist energy, Li Yun showed no trace of fear. His thin lips curved into a cold, disdainful smile. Sky Rending Fist might have been a top grade mortal rank martial skill, but Wu Shin’s mastery was only at the proficient stage. To Li Yun, such a level was insignificant.

“What a fool,” Li Yun sneered as he stepped forward.

A layer of radiant, glazed golden light burst from his body, instantly transforming him into a figure resembling a golden war god. This was the second stage of the Golden Battle Body.

Without using any martial skill, Li Yun simply swung his fist forward. That fist, seemingly forged from solid gold, struck out with the most direct and brutal force imaginable.

Bang.

The fearsome golden fist energy shattered on contact, as fragile as soft tofu struck by a hammer. It exploded instantly, and the remaining force of Li Yun’s punch continued unabated, crashing straight into Wu Shin’s fist.

Crack.

A sharp, chilling sound of bones breaking rang clearly through the air.

Wu Shin’s confident and sinister grin froze at once, then twisted in agony. His mouth flew open as he let out a series of miserable, pig like screams.

“Get lost.”

Li Yun ignored Wu Shin’s howls of pain. His fist shifted, knocking Wu Shin’s arm aside, and then he drove another merciless punch straight into Wu Shin’s chest.

Pfft.

Wu Shin spat out a mouthful of blood as his body was sent flying backward, tracing a pitiful arc through the air.

“This…”

“He actually crushed Wu Shin with a single punch?”

“And he did it without using any martial skill at all, relying purely on his physical strength to break Wu Shin’s most treasured Sky Rending Fist!”

“Just who is this kid? How can someone at the sixth level of the Body Tempering Realm possess such terrifying power?”

“No wonder he dared to provoke Wu Shin. It turns out he is a true young expert!”

The moment Wu Shin was sent flying, shock rippled through the crowd like a sudden wave. Gasps and exclamations rose one after another, disbelief written plainly on countless faces.

“To shatter Sky Rending Fist using nothing but his physical body, even if Wu Shin underestimated him, this alone proves that this young man is an extraordinary body refining expert.”

The white dressed beauty watched the scene unfold, a flicker of surprise flashing through her clear eyes. Still, she did not dwell on it for long.

The strength Li Yun displayed was impressive, but if that was all he had, she was confident she could suppress him within fifty exchanges. What she did not consider was the most unsettling detail of all. Li Yun had not used a single martial art. If he did, how terrifying would his true combat power be?

Pfft.

Wu Shin flew more than ten meters before crashing heavily to the ground. The violent impact forced another mouthful of blood from his lips.

Clutching his chest, Wu Shin glared at Li Yun like a wounded beast driven mad by pain and humiliation. His voice cracked as he roared, “You animal. You damned animal. How dare you injure me? Do you know where you are? This is Pill Flame City, territory of my Wu family. No matter how strong you are, do you really think you can stand against my Wu family? You are dead for sure.”

“You are still barking?”

Li Yun’s eyes narrowed slightly, and a cold, razor sharp light gathered within them.

The instant Wu Shin met that gaze, it felt as though the God of Death had locked onto him. His body trembled, his scalp went numb, and a deep, instinctive fear surged through his heart.

He knew it with absolute certainty. Even if they were standing in the heart of the Wu family’s main residence, if he dared to utter another word, the young man before him would not hesitate to kill him on the spot.

In that moment, all sound vanished, and the entire hall fell into a deathly silence.

“Why are you still standing there? Get lost at once!”

Seeing Wu Shin remain frozen in silence, Li Yun let out a sharp, icy rebuke that cut through the air.

Wu Shin’s face shifted from pale to livid, humiliation burning in his eyes. Yet he did not dare explode in anger. He could only grit his teeth, spit out a venomous threat, and then retreat in a miserable state, fleeing as fast as he could.

“Remember this, brat!”

Only after Wu Shin’s figure completely vanished did Li Yun slowly withdraw the internal energy coursing through his body. His gaze swept across the shattered furnishings and cracked floor, and a faint, helpless smile appeared on his lips.

Turning to the white dressed beauty, he clasped his hands and said apologetically, “Miss, I truly apologize for causing trouble in Spirit Pill Pavilion. Please tell me how many spirit stones are required for compensation, and I will repay everything in full.”

“Hehe, it is only a minor loss. Young Master need not trouble himself over it.”

The white dressed beauty smiled with grace, then spoke calmly, “In truth, Spirit Pill Pavilion should be the one apologizing. Young Master came here to do business, yet encountered such an unpleasant situation. This was our oversight. Please do not take it to heart. How about this, all expenses Young Master incurred just now will be waived. Someone, return the payment for the spirit medicine Young Master purchased.”

Li Yun looked at her with a trace of admiration in his eyes. This woman was not only beautiful but also sharp and composed, and her strength seemed far from ordinary.

Spirit Pill Pavilion clearly did not care about a few hundred spirit stones, and neither did Li Yun. He waved his hand lightly and said, “If Miss truly wishes to compensate me, there is no need to return the stones. Instead, I ask only a small favor.”

“Please speak, Young Master,” Su Wan replied with a gentle smile.

“I wish to ask about someone. I am looking for an old man named Lin Shan, he should be known as Elder Lin around here and is a profound alchemist here,” Li Yun said, describing the man according to the information he had received earlier.

At his words, the white dressed beauty’s expression shifted, surprise flashing across her delicate features. “Young Master, do you know my master? May I ask what your relationship with my master is?”

“Elder Lin is your master?” Li Yun was momentarily stunned before replying honestly. “A senior from my city asked me to deliver some items to Elder Lin, so I came to Pill Flame City for this purpose.”

“So you were sent here by a friend of my master,” Su Wan said with a nod of understanding. “In that case, I will personally take Young Master to meet him.”

“Thank you very much, Miss,” Li Yun said with genuine delight, clasping his hands in gratitude.

“It is a small matter. There is no need for such courtesy,” Su Wan replied with a light smile.

She turned to lead the way, but after taking a few steps, she paused and glanced back. “By the way, we have spoken for quite some time, yet I still do not know Young Master’s name.”

“My name is Li Yun.”

“So it is Young Master Li. A pleasure to meet you. I am Su Wan.”

The two spoke casually as they left Spirit Pill Pavilion together, heading toward Elder Lin’s residence.