From Sword to Slaughter: Evolution

"Stop!"

A warrior shouted loudly when he saw his companion attempting to dig into the nearby rocks.

But it was too late!

Some warriors had already started digging into the surrounding rocks!

As soon as they struck the rocks, a burst of scorching mist shot out.

Caught off guard, these warriors were instantly engulfed by the intense, scalding mist.

"Ahhhh!!!"

Their bodies were immediately burned by the searing vapor.

Their faces began to corrode, as if melting away.

The excruciating pain sent them rolling on the ground, writhing in agony.

Gulp—

The other warriors who had planned to excavate the so-called Purple Demon Rocks immediately swallowed their saliva in fear.

Their eyes were filled with shock.

No one had anticipated that the rocks would contain such strange, corrosive mist.

And this mist wasn't just hot—it was highly toxic and destructive.

"Poison."

Looking closely, it was clear that those who had been struck by the hidden mist were not only severely burned but their entire bodies were turning purple at a visible rate.

The afflicted warriors began to itch uncontrollably, scratching at their skin frantically.

They tore at their own bodies, leaving bloody, mangled flesh in their wake.

The scene was utterly horrifying.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—

Suddenly, several powerful sword beams shot out, slicing through the bodies of the writhing warriors on the ground.

They were instantly killed!

[Killed Martial King-level warrior, gained 1,000,000 evolution points]

[Killed Martial King-level warrior, gained 1,000,000 evolution points]

[Killed Martial King-level warrior, gained 1,000,000 evolution points]

...

[Absorbed Martial King-level warrior's blood essence, gained 100 energy points]

[Absorbed Martial King-level warrior's blood essence, gained 100 energy points]

[Absorbed Martial King-level warrior's blood essence, gained 100 energy points]

...

It was Liu Yi who had unleashed the sword energy.

"What are you doing!?"

One of the remaining warriors yelled angrily at Liu Yi.

"I was merely putting them out of their misery."

"They would have died anyway."

Liu Yi calmly sheathed the Ye Fan Sword as he spoke.

As he had killed the warriors, he could feel their dissipating energy being absorbed by his sword.

Most of that energy was then transferred back to him, filling his entire body with an overwhelming surge of power.

"This has nothing to do with you!"

The man snapped coldly.

However, upon closer inspection, he noticed that the blood essence from the slain warriors was converging into Liu Yi's sword.

The sight was eerie and unsettling, leaving the warrior visibly shocked.

Liu Yi ignored the man's words and continued walking forward.

All the surrounding rocks were Purple Demon Rocks.

Purple Demon Rock was a rare, valuable material.

By incorporating it into metal, it could increase the metal's durability and toughness.

It was a highly sought-after resource for crafting advanced weapons.

To think that this entire tunnel was made of Purple Demon Rock!

What a pity that he couldn't take any of it with him; otherwise, it could fetch a hefty price.

"Damn..."

Watching Liu Yi walk away, the warrior gritted his teeth in frustration.

But Liu Yi's strength was clearly formidable, so he didn't dare to act recklessly.

Liu Yi pressed on, moving deeper into the passage.

Around him, more warriors hurried forward as well.

"It's so hot..."

The glowing moss on the rocks provided enough light for everyone to see their surroundings.

As they moved deeper, mist began to drift through the air once again.

With the mist came an intense heat that enveloped everyone.

The further they went, the more unbearable the heat became.

"Why is it so hot?"

Even Liu Yi furrowed his brows, feeling the sharp increase in temperature.

It felt as if the very air was burning, and the heat was so intense that it threatened to scorch his skin.

Moreover, the rising temperature made him feel lightheaded, his body starting to sway.

Suddenly, a massive shadow appeared in the mist ahead.

It seemed to be charging directly at Liu Yi from the fog!

Despite feeling a bit dazed from the heat, Liu Yi's instincts kicked in, and he reacted swiftly.

Draw sword!

Whoosh—

In an instant, as the long sword was drawn, a burst of icy light erupted from the blade!

The giant figure charging at him was immediately sliced in half!

[Killed Beast Emperor-level beast, gained 1,000,000 evolution points]

[Absorbed Beast Emperor-level beast's blood essence, gained 100 energy points]

[Absorbed Beast Emperor-level beast's blood essence, gained 100 energy points]

...

"Hmm, a Beast Emperor?"

Ye Fan's system notification surprised him.

"A demonic beast."

Liu Yi glanced at the enormous beast he had just cleaved in two, his eyes filled with astonishment.

The beast had a long snout filled with rows of sharp teeth.

If he had been careless and let it bite him, the consequences would have been dire!

"Ahhh!!!"

At the same time, horrific screams echoed from around them.

Looking closely, some warriors had been caught off guard and were attacked by the demonic beasts!

These Beast Emperor-level creatures sank their teeth into the warriors' arms, twisting their jaws and turning the limbs into twisted, broken messes.

Some warriors even had their heads crushed in the jaws of the beasts!

"There are so many beasts!"

Realizing the danger, the warriors panicked and shouted in alarm.

Roar—

Loud roars reverberated as countless beasts charged out from the mist!

"Courting death!"

Seeing several of the beasts rushing at him, mouths wide open to bite, Liu Yi let out a furious roar.

He gripped his sword tightly and charged straight into the fray!

[Phantom Dance]!

Infusing his sword with source energy, Liu Yi unleashed one of his sword's powerful skills!

As the skill activated, his figure split into hundreds of afterimages, charging forward at terrifying speed!

The air filled with dazzling sword light.

The demonic beasts charging at Liu Yi were continuously sliced in half, their bodies falling to the ground in pieces!

"A bunch of trash!!!"

Liu Yi shouted as he continued charging deeper into the mist!