86: Chapter 86: Su Li is being chased

Rumble—

Amidst a muffled rumbling sound, the two huge stone doors of the Stone Hall ahead slowly opened.

It was unknown what material the stone doors were forged from; their entire bodies were grayish-cyan, and their surfaces were covered in mottled traces of time.

The doors were carved all over with ancient runes, which unexpectedly lit up slightly the moment the stone doors opened, emitting a desolate and mysterious radiance.

A desolate and ancient Aura surged out from the gaps of the doors, rushing directly toward them.

Looking at that stone door, Xiao Yuan inexplicably felt a surge of awe in his heart.

How many years had this door experienced?

How many rises and falls had it witnessed?

The stone doors opened wider and wider, but inside the doors was a deep darkness, and nothing could be seen clearly.

That darkness seemed capable of swallowing all light, just like the giant mouth of an ancient beast waiting for its prey to walk right into the trap.

Everyone stared at that door with tense expressions, yet not a single person dared to move.

Finally, someone couldn't help it.

A Cultivator from the Yinluo Sect flashed a greedy look in his eyes and abruptly charged toward the stone doors—

Boom!

The moment he rushed within three zhang of the stone doors, an invisible energy fluctuation suddenly appeared, directly sending that person flying with a crash!

That person let out a miserable scream, tumbled a dozen zhang away, spat a mouthful of fresh blood, and passed out.

Everyone's expressions changed!

"There's a Restriction!"

"Wait a little longer!"

The crowd looked at each other in dismay, no longer daring to act rashly.

After about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the stone doors finally opened completely.

That layer of energy fluctuation shrouding outside the doors receded like a tide, disappearing without a trace.

Xiao Yuan suppressed his nervous emotions and was about to let out a sigh of relief when his expression suddenly changed!

Deep within his Dantian, the yin-yang creation cauldron violently shook!

That vibration was unprecedentedly intense!

It was as if something in the depths of the Stone Hall was calling out to it!

"This…" Xiao Yuan's pupils slightly constricted.

The creation cauldron was brought over by his Transmigration from Earth, and logically speaking, it should have been completely out of place in this world.

How could it react to this ancient Stone Hall?

Could it be…

He didn't have time to think carefully before the people around him had already moved!

"Charge!"

"The Opportunity is mine!"

"Scram!"

Countless figures shot toward the stone doors like arrows leaving a bowstring.

As long as they stepped into the range of the stone doors, their figures would instantly vanish, as if swallowed by that darkness.

However, people from some factions clearly knew that being anxious was useless, so they orderly entered slowly, unlike those impatient people who rushed in blindly!

Xiao Yuan's eyes revealed hesitation!

With a thought in his heart, he extended his perception all around, wanting to see if Su Li had come over.

Right at this moment, his expression turned slightly joyful.

In the distance, a familiar figure was swiftly darting toward this side!

Su Li!

However, when he perceived her condition, Xiao Yuan's expression drastically changed!

At this moment, she was running in a very disheveled state, staggering, with blood spilling from the corners of her mouth, and her clothes torn in several places.

Not far behind her, an Early Foundation Establishment Cultivator was chasing after her unhurriedly, a playful smile like a cat toying with a mouse plastered across his face.

Monstrous rage instantly surged into Xiao Yuan's eyes!

He could tell—that fellow was toying with Su Li for fun!

Just like a hunter teasing his prey, planning to kill her once he had enough fun!

He hadn't expected Su Li to actually be hunted down!

After all, given Su Li's caution, it was impossible for her to provoke others and bring trouble upon herself!

And those people who were preparing to rush into the Stone Hall also noticed the commotion over here and turned to look one after another.

But most people only glanced at it and continued charging into the Stone Hall—what did other people's life or death have to do with them?

As for Xiao Yuan, the moment he perceived the situation, his figure flashed, fully deploying the Gale Shadow-Chasing Movement Technique, and like a cyan stream of light, he instantly rushed to meet Su Li!

That Early Foundation Establishment Cultivator happened to strike a palm toward Su Li's back—

Xiao Yuan arrived in time and raised his hand with a palm to meet it!

Boom!

The two palms collided, and the Early Foundation Establishment Cultivator's palm force was easily neutralized, sending him stumbling back several steps!

"Who is it?!"

His expression changed as he looked up.

Xiao Yuan had already protected Su Li within his embrace, looking at that Early Foundation Establishment Cultivator with a gaze as cold as ice.

The people around who hadn't entered the Stone Hall yet all revealed looks of astonishment upon seeing this scene.

A Qi Condensation 9th Layer actually managed to block a palm from an Early Foundation Establishment Cultivator?

Interesting.

Su Li was protected in Xiao Yuan's embrace, stunned at first, then she began to struggle violently—she didn't recognize this face!

"Let go of me! You…"

"It's me."

Xiao Yuan spoke in a low voice, gentle in tone.

Su Li's entire body trembled.

This voice… This Aura…

She instantly reacted, her eye sockets turning red as she tightly grabbed Xiao Yuan's arm: "Xiao… Be careful, he is in Early Foundation Establishment?"

Xiao Yuan channeled spiritual energy into her body, asking with a voice full of doubt and concern: "How could you be hunted down by him!?"

Her voice was weak as she leaned against him, saying intermittently: "It's Sun Yue… That bastard didn't know what method he used to have this Jing Country's Early Foundation Establishment Cultivator ambush me… I just hurried here when I was attacked by him…"

Saying this, she raised her head, a resolute flash in her eyes: "Do you have any confidence? If not, I'll hold him back, you hurry up and leave!"

Looking at her weak yet stubborn appearance, a wave of heartache washed over Xiao Yuan's heart.

"Hold him back?" He laughed, his smile carrying killing intent, "No need."

He looked at that Early Foundation Establishment Cultivator and said indifferently: "To kill him, a single strike is enough."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone around who hadn't entered the Stone Hall yet froze.

A single strike? To kill a Foundation Establishment?

This kid must be crazy, right?

That Early Foundation Establishment Cultivator also froze for a moment before throwing his head back and laughing loudly.

"Hhahahaha! A single strike to kill me? Just by relying on you, a trash of the Qi Condensation 9th Layer?"

After laughing, a malicious gleam flashed in his eyes: "Kid, if you know what's good for you, hand Su Li over, and I'll give you a quick death!"

Saying this, he stepped forward, the Aura all over his body violently erupting: "Otherwise, I'll make your life worse than death!"

The surrounding people all wore playful expressions, waiting to watch a good show.

A few even stopped their footsteps, not in a rush to enter the Stone Hall anymore—anyway, there was still time, let's watch a lively show first.

Xiao Yuan ignored them, simply gently patting Su Li's hand and helping her to sit down to the side.

"Wait for me a moment, it will be very quick."

He turned around and walked toward that Early Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

One step, two steps, three steps…

With every step he took, the Aura on his body climbed by a fraction.

When he walked to within three zhang of that Cultivator, the Aura on his body was already like a tangible substance, suppressing the surrounding air to the point of stagnation!

That Early Foundation Establishment Cultivator's expression changed slightly, but he still forced a sneer: "Hiding your cultivation? You're still just in the Qi Condensation Stage? I am at Foundation Establishment…"

Before he could finish speaking.

Xiao Yuan moved.

He didn't use a sword, nor did he use a Spell; he merely raised his right hand and clenched his five fingers into a fist.

Physical Body strength, fully unleashed!

Blood Shadow Divine Scripture—Burning Blood Fierce Flame Burst!

Boom!

A terrifying might erupted from his body!

His entire Aura instantly skyrocketed, and a layer of blood-red flames ignited around his body, with golden light faintly circulating within those flames!

The surrounding air seemed to have been ignited, rolling with heatwaves that forced the onlookers to retreat repeatedly!

"What Cultivation Technique is this?!"

"Such terrifying Physical Body strength!"

"Isn't he in the Qi Condensation Stage?!"

Amidst the exclamations, Xiao Yuan threw out a punch!