I Have an Invincible Replicating System

Zhou Shi's heart filled with genuine fear. Qin Yang moved like a demon, and that punch's power didn't resemble the Qi Refining Realm at all!

"You... you've broken through?" Zhou Shi gasped in shock.

Zhang Hu and the others exchanged glances, their hearts tightening.

"Finally realized your fear?" Qin Yang chuckled darkly.

Gritting his teeth, Zhou Shi shouted, "Attack together! Even if he broke through, it's fresh! Nothing to fear!"

He hastily pulled out pills and swallowed a large handful.

"Hold him off! I'll neutralize the poison first! We don't need to defeat him - just stall him!"

Zhou Shi's instructions came out in a rush as he staggered to his feet, ignoring the blood on his lips. He dragged Li Xiaoqian into the shadows.

Li Xiaoqian kept glancing back, her eyes betraying a flicker of hope. If only he could win...

Zhang Hu and the others cursed inwardly but had no choice. This was their only option now.

"You couldn't beat me before. How dare you keep fighting now?"

Qin Yang's voice dropped to a dangerous growl, his icy tone cutting through the air. "You're just Zhou Shi's lackeys. I might spare you. But if you persist..."

"Enough talk! Brothers, attack!"

Li Niu, forgetting his injuries, threw himself into the fight.

Just as Zhou Shi had said, if they could keep Qin Yang occupied, they would win! They could take turns detoxifying themselves. After two hours, Qin Yang's poison would erupt - either killing him outright or leaving him with depleted qi and blood.

By then, he wouldn't be able to stand, let alone fight.

Killing intent blazed in Qin Yang's eyes, all restraint abandoned.

At the same time, Qin Yang felt something strange within him.

The Hot Snake Flower poison, now that true qi had formed in his body, was raging wildly. At this rate, it would erupt long before two hours passed.

He had to end this quickly!

Moreover, with his awakened spiritual sense, he perceived the poison's effects even more acutely - it was like adding frost to snow.

Circulating the Ice Heart Art, a thread of coldness flowed through his true qi, bringing some relief.

"Bull Fist!" Li Niu charged forward.

"Return his own technique against him!" Qin Yang countered with the same technique.

Different cultivation realms meant their martial skills were worlds apart - there was no need for advanced techniques here.

The Bull Fist technique was as powerful as a bull, but its greatest weakness was its lack of flexibility!

But Qin Yang's Bull Fist technique proved remarkably agile. This time, he evaded the direct punch, shifting position with fluid grace before landing a devastating blow to Li Niu's face.

In an instant, just as Qin Yang had warned earlier, the man's skull shattered like a hammer-smashed melon. The impact split the bone, ending his life on the spot in a gruesome display.

"Python Kick!" Li Jin had learned his lesson and didn't attempt an airborne strike this time.

But how could his speed compare to Qin Yang's?

"Python Kick!" A single kick struck the man's chest, shattering ribs like dry twigs. The body flew through the air, still suspended before impact - already lifeless.

"Spirit Crane Strike!"

Qin Yang's fingers shot out like a crane's beak, piercing the man's temple.

The blow split half the skull, sending an eyeball flying in a bloody spray. The scene was horrifyingly gruesome.

"You... you..." Zhang Hu and the remaining men stood frozen in terror. Zhang Hu's voice trembled as he stammered, "You... you're so... so cruel! Using such vicious martial arts!"

Qin Yang's face remained impassive, though he was internally circulating the Ice Heart Art to maintain composure. "Martial arts are neither good nor evil," he said coldly. "It's simply my execution that proves too powerful. As for cruelty?"

His eyes glinted with frosty intensity. "You were the ones who tried to kill me first. I even gave you chances afterward. Don't blame me for your own choices."

How could Zhang Hu and his men dare to fight back? They scattered in all directions, fleeing for their lives.

"Pursuit Wind Step! Wind Piercing Finger!" Qin Yang chased after them, slaughtering each one with brutal efficiency. His methods were ruthless and decisive, a storm of violence.

From the dark depths of the forest came Li Xiaoqian's terrified screams.

Qin Yang followed the sound and found Li Xiaoqian's clothes torn to shreds, leaving nothing to conceal her modesty.

"I'm not done yet! What's the rush? Is Qin Yang keeping him occupied? Don't let him escape!" Zhou Shi called out without turning his head.

"I'm afraid I've disappointed you," Qin Yang replied coldly.

Zhou Shi froze mid-motion, the evil flames in his eyes replaced by terror. He turned to see Qin Yang standing behind him, a devil incarnate.

The clear sky suddenly darkened with storm clouds, the moon's light obscured as darkness swallowed the forest.

In the shadow's depths, a crescent-shaped glow emerged - the Black Moon Flower.

But brighter than the Black Moon Flower were Qin Yang's eyes, blazing with killing intent.

"No! Impossible!" Zhou Shi's voice shook as he collapsed to the ground, unable to stand. He could only crawl backward, whimpering in fear.

Qin Yang advanced step by step, each movement like a hammer striking Zhou Shi's chest, making his entire body tremble.

"You can't kill me!" Zhou Shi roared, his voice cracking as he neared panic. "We have a death duel! Until the appointed time, neither of us can kill the other without breaking the rules! Not only would the sect never tolerate it, but the entire righteous world would condemn you!"

Qin Yang halted, his brow furrowing. Zhou Shi was right about the death duel protocol - once declared, the matter must wait until the appointed time for resolution. This was meant to protect the weaker party.

But in this case, with the power balance reversed, no one - except Qin Yang himself - considered Zhou Shi the stronger combatant.

Seeing a glimmer of hope, Zhou Shi continued shouting: "The entire outer sect knows of our duel! Kill me now, and not only will my grandfather seek vengeance, but the sect itself will hunt you to the ends of the earth!"

Qin Yang stared at Zhou Shi, his Ice Heart Art struggling to suppress the heat from the Hot Snake Flower venom. His thoughts grew chaotic, yet a sliver of clarity remained.

"You... are very lucky," Qin Yang said quietly. "Get out."

Zhou Shi's shoulders slumped in relief. He moved to pull the disheveled Li Xiaoqian away, but Qin Yang's glower made him flee alone, abandoning his companion.

Li Xiaoqian gazed at Qin Yang, her eyes filled with a myriad of emotions. She never could have imagined he'd grown so powerful.

Recalling how he'd been poisoned by the Hot Snake Flower, she made no attempt to cover her vulnerable areas. Instead, she rose gracefully to face him and gently closed her eyes.

After what felt like an eternity, with no attack coming, Li Xiaoqian opened her eyes. But where had Qin Yang gone?

"Is it... because you despise me?" Li Xiaoqian's eyes suddenly welled with tears. A sudden sense of hurt overwhelmed her, quickly followed by a bitter chuckle.

"It's all because of me. I was the one who coveted his family's jade pendant..."

In the mountain forest, Qin Yang was sprinting at full speed. He needed to get away immediately - the first place that came to mind was Bi Yue Lake!

Only by circulating the Ice Heart Art in Bi Yue Lake could he suppress the Hot Snake Flower poison within his body.

Qin Yang felt a deep sense of relief. This Ice Heart Art was truly extraordinary. Had he relied on any other technique, he might have had no choice but to...

"You're still alive? I underestimated you." A clear voice rang out, filled with astonishment and icy killing intent.