Chapter 63: Two Places, Two Brothers!


    Bai Kai was also intrigued by Han Ming''s battle axe. Seeing the two women fail to lift it, he walked over with a smile.


    After shooing the women away, he bent down with a grin to pick it up. The moment he grasped the wooden handle, he was struck by an ancient, primordial aura—simple yet profound, as if the axe had traveled through time from a distant past, evoking a sense of awe.


    Bai Kai''s expression turned serious. He now realized that this massive battle axe was far more extraordinary than he had imagined. He tried to lift it, but it didn''t budge.


    Summoning his combat energy, Bai Kai''s body glowed brilliantly, as if he were a celestial being descending to earth.


    Crack...


    Veins bulged on Bai Kai''s forehead as sweat dripped from his chin onto the ground. With great effort, he managed to lift the axe. He attempted to swing it, but could only manage a few feeble, unimpressive motions. In contrast, Han Ming wielded the axe with ease, as if it were a toy, exuding an overwhelming presence.


    The stark difference was not lost on the three women, but none dared to comment. Praising Bai Kai would be awkward, and staying silent would be equally so. They stood there, unsure of what to say.


    Whoosh!


    Bai Kai planted the axe heavily on the ground, breathing heavily. He was shocked. Initially, he had thought Han Ming''s oversized axe was just an ordinary weapon, made of wood due to its size. He hadn''t paid much attention to it.


    Now, he was stunned to discover that this wooden axe was not only heavier than he had imagined but also far denser than ordinary steel.


    What truly amazed him was that, despite his agility-focused training, he could only lift the axe with great effort using his combat energy. Yet Han Ming wielded it effortlessly without a hint of combat energy.


    How could someone with such a slender frame possess such immense strength?


    Bai Kai stared at the axe, speechless.


    A freak, a total freak.


    Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the group, Han Ming had already caught the Snow Colt and was quietly observing them from the shadows.


    The Snow Colt was indeed fast—even a battle-crazed warrior might struggle to catch it. But Han Ming was no ordinary warrior. Without relying on combat energy, his strength and speed were already on par with a battle-crazed expert.


    Bai Kai examined the axe closely, finding nothing remarkable aside from its weight and ancient design. He decided to leave it alone, no longer interested in it.


    "Why didn''t you make a move?"


    After putting the axe back and suppressing his combat energy, Bai Kai turned to the tall woman with a dark expression.


    The tall woman looked panicked. "He... he wouldn''t let me near him. I had no chance."


    Bai Kai nodded grimly. "The kid''s cautious."


    Noticing the tall woman hesitating, Bai Kai snapped, "Spit it out. Don''t stammer."


    After a long pause, the tall woman trembled, "Han Ming is incredibly strong and handsome. Are you sure you want to target him? If the sect leader finds out..."


    "Shut up!"


    Bai Kai exploded in rage, slapping the tall woman to the ground. "You dare threaten me? No one takes what I want!"


    The tall woman quickly apologized, fearing Bai Kai''s wrath.


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    Bai Kai''s menacing gaze swept over the other two women, who immediately lowered their heads, not daring to speak.


    Realizing he had gone too far, Bai Kai took a deep breath. "During this journey, I''ll find a way to deal with him. If I can''t handle him by the time we return to the sect, I''ll hand him over to the sect leader. No need for you to meddle."


    "Do you love me?"


    Bai Kai, like a master of mood swings, suddenly turned gentle, helping the tall woman up and tenderly comforting her.


    The tall woman, touched by his sudden kindness, clung to his arm. "Yes, I love you. It was my fault earlier. I shouldn''t have spoken out of turn. Even if you kill me, I''ll always love you. I''ll never betray you."


    Bai Kai smiled, seemingly satisfied. "You''re not falling for that kid, are you?"


    The tall woman was horrified. "No, never! I only love you. I would never betray you."


    "Relax, I was just asking. I trust you," Bai Kai said, pulling her into a gentle embrace and wiping her tears.


    Han Ming, hidden in the shadows, watched everything coldly. Seeing that the group had stopped discussing him, he quietly retreated. Then, pretending to be excited, he ran back to the group with heavy footsteps.


    Hearing the noise, Bai Kai knew Han Ming had returned. He whispered a few words to the tall woman, then stood with a smile to welcome Han Ming back. The tall woman quickly wiped her face, resuming her usual cold expression.


    "Haha, I caught it!" Han Ming laughed, proudly holding up the Snow Colt. He made no mention of what he had just witnessed, acting as if nothing had happened.


    Bai Kai was stunned. "You actually caught it?"


    The two younger women, forgetting all decorum, rushed to Han Ming, their eyes glued to the adorable creature.


    Seeing Han Ming holding the Snow Colt like a pigeon, its feathers ruffled, one of the women scolded, "You''re so rough! Look what you''ve done to it!"


    The other woman tugged at Han Ming''s sleeve, pleading, "Can you give it to me?"


    Han Ming grinned, pretending to hand it over. The women''s faces lit up, but just as they reached for it, Han Ming suddenly swung the Snow Colt into a cloth bag at his waist, tying it shut with only a small opening for air.


    "I''m giving this to my girlfriend. Why would I give it to you? Are you crazy?" Han Ming chuckled, slinging the axe over his shoulder and striding ahead.


    "That jerk!" The two women stomped their feet in frustration.


    "What''s that?" Han Ming suddenly noticed a patch of forest ahead shrouded in thick white mist, completely obscuring the view inside. The mist didn''t extend beyond that area, as if it were a separate world.


    "We''re here. The entrance to the underground city is inside," Bai Kai said, smiling. The journey had been smooth, especially...


    He glanced greedily at Han Ming''s back.


    "Let''s go in, then," Han Ming said eagerly.


    Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in the Beast Forest...


    In a clearing where most trees had been destroyed, three middle-aged men surrounded a young man, glaring at him fiercely.


    "Hand over the Thunder Leopard Manual you stole. It''s a treasure of our Qingfeng Sect. Give it back, and we''ll spare your life," one of the men barked.


    The young man, covered in countless small wounds, was drenched in blood. His combat energy surged around him, the air humming with the sound of wind. A falling leaf was sliced into pieces by the invisible blades of wind surrounding him, each piece cut finer and finer until it was almost invisible.


    Using combat energy to turn wind into blades—this was akin to wind magic!


    "You... you''ve mastered the Thunder Leopard Manual!?" one of the men exclaimed in disbelief.


    Another man shook his head. "Impossible! The Thunder Leopard Manual is our sect''s greatest treasure. Even our sect leader, a fourth-tier Battle Soul expert, has only mastered half of it. How could a mere Battle Madness-level kid like you master it completely?"


    The young man ignored their shock. He raised his head slightly, a charming smile on his lips, as if savoring the flow of the wind. He clenched his fists, and a terrifying roar of wind erupted, like the howl of a bloodthirsty leopard.


    The three men, all first-tier Battle Madness experts, were stunned by the young man''s power.


    The deafening roar of wind caused their eardrums to ache, and blood began to trickle from their ears.


    "Is this the true power of the Thunder Leopard Manual?" they muttered in awe.


    The young man looked at them, his smile turning sinister. "Consider yourselves lucky to witness the power of your sect''s treasure before you die."


    "What!?"


    The three men panicked, summoning all their combat energy to face the young man.


    The young man threw a punch, and countless tiny whirlwinds spun around his fist, producing a metallic screech.


    His fist struck one of the men, the wind blades shredding the man''s combat energy instantly. A gaping hole appeared in the man''s chest, rapidly expanding as his flesh and bones were torn into strips and then into dust. His body collapsed inward, as if sucked into a black hole, before exploding into a shower of blood.


    The other two men turned to flee, but they were too slow. The young man caught up to them in an instant, and they met the same gruesome fate.


    The young man laughed, his voice echoing through the forest. The raging winds shredded everything in their path, leaving no tree or bird untouched.


    He looked at his fist, his eyes cold. "With the Thunder Leopard Manual, my chances of entering the Battle God''s ruins have increased. Third Brother, I hope you''re safe. Don''t let me find only your bones when we meet again."


    With a wave of his hand, the tattered cloak on his back fluttered as he strode deeper into the forest.


    This man was none other than Han Ming''s second brother, Li Chengfeng!