After the second spear took shape, Liu Ruoxi’s complexion turned visibly pale at a rapid pace.
Cultivating Martial Techniques above one’s realm granted terrifying combat power. However, because the cultivator’s own realm hadn’t kept pace, the toll such high-level Martial Techniques took on the body and Spiritual Qi was massive! Liu Ruoxi simply couldn’t execute this high-level Martial Technique many times.
Nevertheless, gritting her teeth, she condensed three spears in succession.
SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!
The three spears shot forward one after another. She was dead set on killing Ye Xuan!
On the sidelines, both Gongsun Wenjin and Liu Yongzhi wore grim expressions. At this moment, they could hardly hold back from intervening.
Right then, Ye Xuan executed the Divine-Demonic Overlord Body once again. The moment the twenty-meter Divine-Demonic Overlord Body appeared, it was wreathed by a Golden Snake. It seemed the Dragon Soul Power had fully attached itself to the Divine-Demonic Overlord Body. At the same time, the body of the Divine Demon Statue erupted into flames.
This was Ye Xuan’s true combat prowess—the Fire Divine-Demonic Overlord Body, augmented by the Dragon Soul Power.
Of course, Ye Xuan understood better than anyone that even with this, he couldn’t block the might of a high-tier Ghost-rank Martial Technique. Even though Liu Ruoxi’s cultivation was too weak to unleash the technique’s true power, he still wouldn’t be able to block it.
But why would he need to block? He exerted his full strength merely to better evade these three spears.
SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!
The three spears struck one after the other. The first one took the lead, piercing straight through the Divine-Demonic Overlord Body empowered by the Dragon Soul Power. Before it could even get close, Ye Xuan’s body performed a micro-evasion.
The first spear practically grazed his waist before blasting into the distant perimeter wall. Despite the wall’s hardness, the spear embedded itself firmly into the stone. It took a long while before the weapon dissipated into Spiritual Qi and returned to the heavens and the earth.
By then, the second and third spears had arrived.
Liu Ruoxi seemed to have predicted exactly how Ye Xuan would dodge. Just as he evaded, the second spear struck out viciously, aimed straight at his heart, with the third spear following closely behind.
To an ordinary person, dodging was entirely impossible. Ye Xuan’s death seemed certain. However, Ye Xuan’s waist bent at a bizarre angle, moving like a snake. It contorted entirely into an S-shape! He dodged the two spears consecutively.
This scene stunned everyone present.
What kind of Body Technique was this?! It was far too bizarre. Was it Jujutsu?
"Impossible. Impossible!" Liu Ruoxi was left utterly dumbfounded. She simply couldn’t fathom how Ye Xuan had pulled it off.
After her initial shock, several Elixirs appeared in Liu Ruoxi’s hand. They were Ghost-rank Spirit Revitalizing Pills. Although the Spiritual Qi within her body had dried up, the Spirit Revitalizing Pills would allow her to recover instantly! In short, she wanted Ye Xuan dead.
However, Ye Xuan didn’t give her the chance to swallow the Spirit Revitalizing Pills and execute another Martial Technique. His body swiftly closed the distance to Liu Ruoxi as a longsword materialized in his grasp. The Divine Demon Statue behind him simultaneously raised its Giant Sword.
A Dance to Shock the Heavens!
This strike was aimed directly at Liu Ruoxi’s throat. Murderous intent flashed in Ye Xuan’s eyes!
He knew better than anyone that Liu Ruoxi’s previous attacks were meant to kill him. Originally, Ye Xuan had only wanted to humiliate Liu Ruoxi and trample her underfoot. But sorry, he could no longer suppress the killing intent in his heart.
You want to kill me? Why wouldn’t I want to kill you too!
CLANG!
In the next moment, sparks flew. Ye Xuan’s sword struck the Star Moon Battle Armor. Even though it was a low-tier Ghost-rank Body Technique, a crack instantly spiderwebbed across it.
SQUELCH!
A spray of blood scattered through the air like falling rose petals.
At this moment, Liu Ruoxi clutched her throat, appearing to be in pain. However, Ye Xuan knew that due to her Body Technique, this strike hadn’t severed her neck. The damage dealt to Liu Ruoxi wasn’t substantial.
Yet, Ye Xuan’s Swordsmanship didn’t stop. Following that world-shaking strike, his Sword Intent suddenly transformed. The sword in his hand flourished through the air, abruptly thrusting toward Liu Ruoxi’s chest.
Second Sword: Solitude Only From Detesting Parting!
There seemed to be a trace of sorrow in this strike. As the blade fell, Liu Ruoxi’s Body Technique instantly shattered. Ye Xuan’s sword pierced through Liu Ruoxi’s body.
"Die!" Ye Xuan sneered coldly. His right hand unleashed a terrifying golden light. The golden light surged into the blade, seeking to travel up the sword and shred Liu Ruoxi’s heart to pieces!
"Xuan’Er! Don’t!"
"Ye Xuan, what are you doing?"
This scene horrified everyone present. But by the time they wanted to intervene, it was too late. None of them had expected Ye Xuan to actually move for the kill.
SHATTER!
At this critical, life-and-death moment, the sword broke. The swords Ye Xuan possessed were all of low grade. Under the augmentation of such tremendous power, it had long since reached its breaking point. The moment the golden Spiritual Qi entered the blade, the sword disintegrated into fragments.
Escaping by the skin of her teeth, Liu Ruoxi seized the opportunity to retreat rapidly. As she fell back, she raised her head. With her left hand clutching her neck and her right hand pressing against her chest, she looked at Ye Xuan with unprecedented shock in her eyes.
"You... you were going to kill me just now?!"
Liu Ruoxi knew very well that Ye Xuan had genuinely intended to kill her. But how could that be possible? Didn’t this illegitimate son want to marry her? He had come to Chasing Moon City specifically to offer a betrothal gift. How could someone who schemed in every possible way to marry her try to kill her? Could he even bear to part with her? She was a great beauty, after all!
Ye Xuan didn’t answer. Another sword appeared in his hand.
A Dance to Shock the Heavens!
Since he had decided to kill, he would not hesitate. As long as Liu Ruoxi hadn’t admitted defeat, he was free to kill her.
Opposite him, Liu Ruoxi was completely petrified. Before her, there was only the gleam of a sword rapidly magnifying in her pupils. Ye Xuan’s strike seemed poised to pierce straight through her head. Liu Ruoxi wanted to defend herself, but it was too late.
"Insolent!"
Seeing that this sword was about to blind her eyes and pierce her head, Liu Yongzhi, who was fully prepared this time, let out a low roar. His body instantly appeared beside Ye Xuan. Two fingers clamped firmly onto Ye Xuan’s blade. Although Ye Xuan’s Swordsmanship was exquisite and lightning-fast, it couldn’t outpace a City Lord.
At this moment, Ye Xuan’s sword was a mere few inches away from Liu Ruoxi’s eye. Liu Ruoxi could even sense the chilling coldness and killing intent radiating from the sword’s tip.
"Ye Xuan, are you trying to kill her?" Liu Yongzhi demanded coldly, a hint of anger in his voice.
As his words fell, the murderous intent rolling off Ye Xuan vanished in an instant. He had been impulsive just now. Why should he kill Liu Ruoxi? Hadn’t he already decided long ago to torture her? He had nearly lost control of his killing intent. Killing Liu Ruoxi would only grant her a quick release.
"Liu Ruoxi..."
"You lose."
Ye Xuan uttered the two words with an icy tone. These two words caused no physical harm, yet they crashed like a massive tolling bell, echoing endlessly in Liu Ruoxi’s mind.
"I... I lost... I actually lost..."
Liu Ruoxi’s gaze grew unfocused. She seemed incapable of accepting this reality. An illegitimate son from the countryside, a person she had always looked down upon, had defeated her!
How could this be possible? How could a country bumpkin possibly defeat a city dweller?! After all, one year of her cultivation was equivalent to ten years of this boy’s. The Spirit Medicines and resources she possessed were things this boy might never find even if he scoured the world!
But why? Why had she lost?
It was unacceptable. She couldn’t accept it at all.