107: Shi Wanshan's tricks

Just as Xue Wushang was about to struggle to his feet, Fang Hanyu was already like a shadow, his blade grazing Xue Wushang's shoulder.

With a 'whoosh' sound, Xue Wushang's right arm, adorned with a storage ring, was severed, and blood gushed out.

"My hand! My storage ring!"

Xue Wushang screamed, looking at the blood-stained storage ring on the ground, his eyes filled with despair.

He knew that fighting any further would mean certain death. Enduring the intense pain, he activated his remaining Devilish Qi, transforming into a streak of bloody light and fleeing towards the Secret Realm exit, not even bothering to retrieve his severed arm.

Seeing their Sect Master flee, the Blood Soul Sect Disciples instantly lost their will to fight. Xiao Ruobai and Fang Hanyu seized the opportunity to slaughter more than half of them, leaving only three or four stragglers who scrambled and crawled after him towards the exit.

Seeing this, Moluo was scared Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering.

He was already suffocated by Xiao Ruobai's halberd light, and now seeing Xue Wushang flee with a severed arm, how could he dare to prolong the fight?

Taking advantage of Xiao Ruobai's momentary distraction with the black-robed old man, Moluo suddenly pushed a Disciple next to him as a scapegoat and turned to run deeper into the Secret Realm.

But he hadn't run far when a Sword Qi thrown by Fang Hanyu grazed his back, causing him to spit out a large mouthful of blood. Even so, he dared not look back, desperately fleeing towards the exit, only regretting that his parents hadn't given him two more legs.

The two Demon Heaven Sect Elders were directly cut down, their heads separated from their bodies.

At this moment, Xiao Ruobai suddenly erupted, swinging his long halberd towards the three black-robed old men.

Seeing this, the three old men hastily condensed their flame spiritual power, forming three overlapping fire shields in an attempt to block the attack.

But the moment the long halberd struck the fire shields, it shattered them into pieces, and the residual force surged towards the three men's chests.

"Pfft—"

All three simultaneously spat out a large mouthful of blood, flying backward like kites with broken strings, crashing heavily to the ground. They struggled a few times but couldn't even find the strength to get up, only able to lie there, watching Xiao Ruobai with eyes full of terror.

The aftershock of this attack did not dissipate and continued to rush towards Lie Tianxiong, who was not far away.

Lie Tianxiong was already lying on the ground, his chest churning with Qi and blood. Seeing the dark golden aftershock approaching, his face instantly turned pale.

He knew very well that in his current state, if he were hit by this aftershock, even if he didn't die, he would be bedridden for half a year!

"Palace Master!"

Just then, the Burning Heaven Palace Second Elder suddenly rushed out. He roared, condensing all his spiritual power, forming a wall of fire in front of him.

"Don't hurt my Palace Master!"

However, this fire wall appeared exceptionally fragile in front of the Sword Qi aftershock. Upon contact, it trembled precariously, and the Second Elder's face instantly flushed crimson, clearly having exerted all his strength.

Seeing this, Shi Wanshan frowned and no longer stood by. Spiritual power surged from his fingertips, and a light golden shield appeared behind the fire wall, helping the Second Elder to block the aftershock.

With a soft 'boom', the aftershock dissipated, and Shi Wanshan also took the opportunity to fall to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.

The Second Elder staggered back a few steps, clutching his chest and coughing violently.

He secretly transmitted a message to Shi Wanshan: "Why did you intervene? I could have blocked it myself!"

Shi Wanshan glanced at him and transmitted a reply.

"If I hadn't intervened, could you have blocked it? The fire wall was almost shattered just now. Forcing it would only make it worse."

"Why not!"

The Second Elder said, secretly circulating his Qi to force out a mouthful of blood, letting it trickle from the corner of his mouth, deliberately making himself appear heavily injured.

"Don't think you're the only one who had a Breakthrough. I haven't been idle these years either. I can still block this little aftershock!"

Lie Tianxiong, not far away, saw this scene clearly. Seeing the Second Elder not only take the aftershock head-on but also cough up blood to protect him, his eyes immediately welled up.

Struggling to get up, he shouted to the Second Elder: "Second Elder! How are you? It's all my fault, I was too impulsive just now!"

The Second Elder waved his hand, feigning weakness: "It's good that the Palace Master is fine. My injuries are nothing..."

Lie Tianxiong looked at his pale face and the bloodstain at the corner of his mouth, feeling even more moved.

"Second Elder, you saved my life today. I will forever remember this kindness! In the future... if anything happens to me, the position of Burning Heaven Palace Master will be yours, and no one can take it away!"

Lie Tianxiong paused, then said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, a trace of undetectable joy flashed in the Second Elder's eyes, but he quickly declined verbally.

"Palace Master, you overstate. Protecting the master is my duty. I have no intention of coveting the Palace Master's position..."

Lie Tianxiong then turned to Shi Wanshan, his face full of guilt and gratitude, two large bumps, one green and one purple, on his head. He cupped his fists towards Shi Wanshan.

"Brother Wanshan! Thank you so much today! Before, when I lost my storage ring, I saw that the robber's figure was somewhat similar to yours, and I even absurdly suspected that you were responsible for what happened that day.

Now that I think about it, I was truly blind and almost wronged a good person! From now on, you are my good brother, and Burning Heaven Palace and Azure Profound Sect shall be allies!"

Shi Wanshan smiled and waved his hand upon hearing this.

"Palace Master Lie, you overstate. It was merely a small effort, no need to take it to heart."

Lie Tianxiong, however, became even more determined, patting Shi Wanshan's shoulder.

"No! I must remember this kindness! In the future, if Brother Wanshan has any needs, Burning Heaven Palace will definitely assist with all its might!"

The Second Elder, watching this scene of "brotherly respect" from the side, chimed in with a serious face: "The Palace Master is right! Elder Shi's righteous assistance indeed deserves a good relationship!"

Li Xuanfeng stood behind Shi Wanshan, watching the scene unfold, exclaiming inwardly, "Goodness gracious."

He knew very well that Lie Tianxiong's storage ring was snatched by Xiao Ruobai and Fang Hanyu, the Sect Master's clothes were stripped by Martial Uncle Shi, and one of the large bumps on his head was also from Martial Uncle Shi's knock!

He secretly glanced at Shi Wanshan's still calm profile, admiring him inwardly.

Martial Uncle Shi's move was truly an eye-opener!

To strip someone down to their underwear from head to toe, leave them with two large bumps on their head, and still make them treat him as a life-saving benefactor, full of gratitude—this tactic, one simply had to admire it!

Shi Wanshan secretly eyed the dumbfounded Li Xuanfeng behind him, silently giving the boy a wink.

What are you looking at? Learn from this. When dealing with other Sects in the future, this trick is much more effective than brute force!

Xiao Ruobai observed the interactions of these few people, merely casting a faint glance before withdrawing his gaze. He put away his long halberd, and the golden halberd light instantly dissipated.

His gaze coldly swept over the other forces present. Yun Canghai of Myriad Law Pavilion gripped his jade Ruyi scepter, his fingertips trembling slightly.

The Tianyan Sect Elders' hands, forming incantation gestures, froze in mid-air, their faces pale.

The Cold Moon Valley Disciples' hands, gripping their ice crystal longswords, were all unconsciously trembling.

"Not leaving yet?"

Xiao Ruobai's voice was not loud, but it carried immense pressure. The runes of the Tongtian Pagoda faintly flickered around him.

"Do I need to personally invite you out of the Secret Realm?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the powerhouses of the various Sects awoke as if from a dream.

Yun Canghai was the first to react, giving the Grand Elder a look, and said in a deep voice: "Retreat!"

The Sect Masters of the major Sects led their Disciples away towards the Secret Realm exit. Lie Tianxiong of Burning Heaven Palace also took the opportunity to flee in a hurry with his Disciples.

The Azure Profound Sect members also left the Secret Realm under Shi Wanshan's leadership.

In just a moment, the core area of the Secret Realm, once crowded with people, was left with only Xiao Ruobai, Fang Hanyu, and Little Black on a distant tree branch.

Little Black flapped its wings and flew to Xiao Ruobai's shoulder, its sharp beak gently pecking at his collar, as if in praise.

Xiao Ruobai looked at the empty Secret Realm and let out a long sigh: "Finally, some peace and quiet."