170: Domineering retreat

What would happen if someone trespassed into the territory exclusively for powerhouses at the Innate level?

The answer was obvious.

It would definitely enrage everyone.

Moreover, those in the first layer were far more ruthless than those in the other two layers.

An eighty percent chance was no joke.

Even if five small groups divided it, each could still get sixteen percent.

This meant that for every ten sound transmission flowers that appeared, they could obtain at least one.

According to the current market price, one flower was easily worth an Innate-level weapon, and often, it was priceless.

This was definitely a sure-win business.

What's more, those who could dominate the first layer naturally had their own pride.

They would not tolerate any provocation.

Once this precedent was set, wouldn't every Tom, Dick, and Harry dare to try?

This would make them endlessly vexed.

Precisely because of this, they were even more ruthless towards anyone who dared to challenge their authority.

Shen Xi, as a challenger, had already enraged them.

"Take one more step forward, and you die!"

A white-haired young man spoke coldly.

He was one of the three powerhouses at the Innate level.

The other two watched Shen Xi with indifference; though they said nothing, their attitude was self-evident.

As for the two small groups, they let out strange cries.

As if they had already seen Shen Xi being cut down on the spot.

"Scram!"

Facing the threat, Shen Xi responded with extreme forcefulness.

He ignored the white-haired young man's threat and took another step.

Whoosh!

A blade light flashed instantly, cutting straight towards Shen Xi's waist.

The white-haired young man had made his move!

He was truly planning to kill Shen Xi.

"Do you really think you're invincible?"

Shen Xi's expression remained unchanged; with just this one strike from the white-haired young man, he judged the opponent's true combat strength.

Initial Stage of the Acquired Realm level, he was a Master.

However, that was all.

If they were to truly compare, the opponent couldn't even compare to Chen Fang.

This was Shen Xi's first move since arriving at Sound Transmission Valley.

He used his finger as a sword, flicking it, and the Third Level of Sword Intent was displayed to its fullest.

Clang!

The next second, the white-haired young man's attack instantly fell apart.

Not only that, Shen Xi's attack did not stop, carrying an unstoppable momentum as it fell towards the opponent.

"What!"

The white-haired young man was greatly alarmed.

Facing Shen Xi's finger, he felt a sense of powerlessness from the bottom of his heart.

Before the attack even landed on him, he felt that he couldn't dodge it and could only die!

Realizing this, the white-haired young man's hair stood on end.

He didn't want to die, but he couldn't escape; there was only the path of waiting for death.

"Forget it!"

Just then, Shen Xi sighed softly.

With a wave of his hand, the attack instantly vanished without a trace.

As for the white-haired young man, fine beads of cold sweat had already appeared on his forehead; the feeling of surviving a disaster left him with lingering fear even now.

"Th-thank you for showing mercy!"

The white-haired young man respectfully bowed, moved to the side, and never mentioned stopping Shen Xi again.

He knew that the man before him definitely had the qualifications to stand on the first layer.

"What? The white-haired one lost?"

"Oh my god, he's an Innate-level powerhouse, did he actually lose?"

"What is this kid's background? How can he be so terrifyingly strong!"

"I'm already sweating cold; I even tried to stop him just now. If he had really gotten angry, my life would be gone."

The discussions were incessant.

Everyone realized that Shen Xi was a formidable Dragon crossing the river, who would completely change the current situation of Sound Transmission Valley.

"What is your friend's true strength?" The Kind-faced Young Man couldn't help but ask Situ Ye.

Shen Xi repeatedly refreshed his understanding, causing his mindset to change.

"I told you, with my Master's move, it's a piece of cake."

Situ Ye chuckled, feeling proud.

Did you say that?

No!

You didn't!

Of course, even if you had said it before, I wouldn't have believed you.

But now, I truly believe it.

The Kind-faced Young Man couldn't help but inwardly complain.

As for the other two Innate-level powerhouses, they were silent at this moment.

Compared to the white-haired young man, they were merely on par.

If the white-haired young man was not Shen Xi's opponent, neither were they.

As for the two small groups, they were originally laughing, but now they were like people whose mute points had been struck, completely unable to laugh anymore.

In terms of individual strength, they were even less comparable to the white-haired young man; it was only the existence of their battle formation that allowed them to reach Innate-level combat strength when working together.

Facing Shen Xi, they had no chance of winning at all.

At this moment, Shen Xi, with his absolute strength, gained everyone's approval.

"I admit you can be on the first layer; your strength truly impresses me!"

"The first layer has a place for you."

"Brother, you have excellent skills. I am Wen Feng, and I would like to be friends with you."

Several small groups on the first layer extended olive branches to Shen Xi.

But Shen Xi shook his head at their attempts to recruit him.

"But I think you're not qualified to be on the first layer!"

The domineering reply and forceful tone immediately made the four small groups show dissatisfaction.

They weren't qualified?

Shen Xi was too arrogant, wasn't he?

But on second thought, given Shen Xi's performance just now, he seemed to have the capital to be arrogant.

None of them were Shen Xi's match.

"Unconvinced? You previously relied on your strength to prevent others from approaching the first layer. Since that's the case, now that I'm stronger than you, I also won't allow you to approach. If you're unconvinced, you can make a move against me!"

Shen Xi showed no quarter, maintaining his dominance.

This was the world of Martial Artists; might made right.

The five small groups did this before, and Shen Xi was doing the same; the strong preyed on the weak, it was that simple.

Shen Xi didn't feel there was anything wrong with this.

Just imagine, if he hadn't been strong enough, the white-haired young man would have killed him.

Even if the white-haired young man hadn't made a move, would others have let him go?

Shen Xi was merely making them give up their positions on the first layer and not allowing them to approach, which was already merciful.

"You..."

One of the three Innate-level powerhouses said in exasperation.

But before he could finish speaking, a cold glare from Shen Xi made his voice cut off abruptly.

It was still the same saying: if you're unconvinced, make a move.

However, if you make a move, you must be prepared to pay the price!

"I'll yield!"

This person finally relented, meekly giving up his position.

With one person taking the lead, the other small groups no longer hesitated and left the first layer one after another.

Only Shen Xi remained on the first layer.

"With his own strength, he forced five small groups to give up their positions. Is this what absolute strength suppression looks like? I... I'm so damn envious..."

The Kind-faced Young Man was so envious he wanted to cry.

This was too awesome; when would he ever get to show off like this?