123: chaos

“With your strength, you shouldn't come here to make a fool of yourself. I don't know how the Luan Ying Four Sons came to associate with you. Could it be true, that saying, ‘birds of a feather flock together’?”

Facing the aggressive Yi Zhusheng, Xu Xi’s icy eyes reflected a cold killing intent. He immediately condensed lightning magic, instantly intercepting and killing the charging Yi Zhusheng on the spot.

“Gulp~”

As the head fell, the scene froze at that moment. Everyone was surprised by how fast Xu Xi moved and how fragile Yi Zhusheng was, unable to block even a single attack.

“It’s a pity, the array is indeed good. Even I can’t break through its restrictions to retrieve my Drunken Sleep Sword, but… do you think I only use a sword?”

“My apologies, my lightning magic is also incredibly strong!”

“Lightning Magic — Thunder Dragon Soaring!”

Though both involved surging lightning, Xu Xi’s aura was many times stronger than Yi Zhusheng’s before. This was the difference.

A Thunder Dragon formed in an instant. Having long since surpassed the Spirit Forming realm, Xu Xi now cast such techniques with ease.

However, these scenes had a tremendous impact on the Luan Ying Four Sons.

“This… an instant kill? Although we could also do the same, this is within the Suspension Array! Is he unaffected?”

Reacting quickly, Luan Xiu, who had always remained calm, did not forget to counterattack amidst his surprise. He immediately pushed the array to its peak state. At such a time, even if Xu Xi’s strength far exceeded theirs, he would still be greatly affected, his movements significantly slowed.

Because of this, the Thunder Dragon soaring in the sky instantly collapsed at that moment, transforming into tiny specks of light that dissipated between heaven and earth.

“Nothing special. Luan Xiu, I was just careless earlier. I can casually kill trash like Yi Zhusheng. Watch as I take down this arrogant fool!”

The excitement in Luan Ji’s heart also reached its peak at this moment. Xu Xi’s strength was not weak, which was exactly to Luan Ji’s liking. Otherwise, if the enemy died too quickly, he wouldn’t find it enjoyable.

The Yin energy intensified again, enveloping Luan Ji himself. Of course, there were no side effects; instead, due to the cultivation method, Luan Ji’s aura also reached his personal peak, the peak of Spirit Forming. Such strength was worthy of the reputation of a top genius in the Central Plains.

But in front of Xu Xi, it was still not enough. Xu Xi specialized in fighting elites!

With the Thunder Dragon dissipated, Xu Xi still had other moves.

“Thunderclap Flash!”

Lightning condensed in that instant, then released. Everyone saw a flash of white light before their eyes, then it disappeared. Immediately after, Luan Ji’s head fell, neatly placed next to Yi Zhusheng’s!

“!”

“Combine Array!”

Luan Ji’s head falling made Luan Xiu realize that Xu Xi’s strength was absolutely extraordinary, at least on the same level as those top geniuses in the Central Plains, and this was even under the suppression of the array.

Although the Luan Xiu brothers were not afraid of those people, they usually avoided fighting them when possible. But with an array, it was a complete crush.

Yet, Xu Xi had broken this situation. How could Luan Xiu not know Xu Xi’s terrifying nature now?

He had already formed a combined attack array with the others. Although Luan Xiu was one person short, the array’s power was not as strong as when all four cooperated. But with the Suspension Array’s enhancement, Luan Xiu was confident he could contend with Xu Xi.

This was the confidence that favorable timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony brought to Luan Xiu.

“Hmm, a good momentum. If it were an ordinary person, or even a Ru Xuan realm expert trapped within the array and entangled by you, there would only be death.”

“But, I am not an ordinary person; I am the villain!”

“You’re the only one who knows arrays? My apologies, I do too, and it’s a Sword Qi Array!”

Watching Luan Xiu’s aura steadily rise, Xu Xi was full of praise, showing no sign of panic.

Then, Sword Qi permeated the air. This was Xu Xi’s own Sword Qi, something he comprehended after stepping into the Ru Xuan realm.

Under the convergence of Sword Qi, a magic array gradually formed. The Xuanjian Sect, founded on swords in Youzhou, was naturally not a false reputation. This Sword Array was a major feature of the Xuanjian Sect, coveted by even some major sects in the Central Plains.

“Sword Qi!?”

“Ru Xuan!?”

At this moment, Luan Ji’s gaze could no longer be described merely as shock; it was a profound awe from the depths of his soul!

No matter how mad he was, Luan Ji knew the difference between Spirit Forming and Ru Xuan!

Wherever the Sword Array swept, space itself was cut, leaving behind a whistling sound, directly pressing towards Luan Xiu and the others.

But just as it was about to strike Luan Xiu and the others, it suddenly dispersed.

A shield blocked in front of Luan Xiu, stable as a mountain, showing no change in the face of all of Xu Xi’s attacks.

This was Luan Xiu’s life-saving trump card.

Xu Xi and the others within the array couldn't open their storage bags or retrieve jade talismans, but as the controller of the array, Luan Xiu could avoid this disadvantage.

When Yi Zhusheng’s head fell, Luan Xiu had already secretly taken out a jade talisman, ready to activate it at any moment. And now, the timing was perfect, perfectly avoiding a crisis.

“A talent that shakes the world, not even a single person in the Central Plains is like you, but this is as far as it goes. I will not permit you to live in this world.”

He looked at Xu Xi with lingering fear, that calm and composed expression contrasting sharply with the surprise of Luan Xiu and the others.

But this also brought Luan Xiu’s killing intent towards Xu Xi to its peak. The conflict had already erupted. If Xu Xi wasn’t dealt with, with his talent, the Xuanyin Sect’s future days would not be easy.

Although it wouldn’t lead to the sect’s destruction, with Xu Xi’s talent, reaching the Dao Integration realm would certainly not be difficult. The current Xuanyin Sect Master was only at Dao Integration. Having such an enemy would inevitably cause headaches.

As killing intent blossomed in his heart, Luan Xiu also felt fortunate that he had encountered Xu Xi today. Otherwise, he might never have such an opportunity to put Xu Xi to death in the future.

Another jade talisman appeared. As a top genius of the Xuanyin Sect, Luan Xiu naturally wouldn’t have only one life-saving trump card.

In addition to defensive ones, offensive jade talismans were also not few.

At this moment, the jade talisman Luan Xiu took out was a technique personally inscribed by the Xuanyin Sect Master. Although he felt it was a pity to use it to kill Xu Xi, from a long-term perspective, Luan Xiu considered it a worthwhile transaction.

“Damn it, disciples of major sects are truly arrogant. Life-saving jade talismans are endless…”

Watching Luan Xiu’s actions, Xu Xi immediately knew what the other party was going to do. He couldn’t help but feel helpless; disciples of major sects were truly difficult to kill.

If the Xuanyin Sect hadn’t set up the array in advance today, the Purple Cloud Sect would have dealt with the Xuanyin Sect’s sneak attack in the same way.

Unfortunately, there were no ifs. Facing the upcoming jade talisman attack, Xu Xi could only run.

The Suspension Array did not have the function of trapping people within it. As long as Xu Xi wanted to run, he could leave by relying on his speed advantage.

He quickly used Light Goose Steps. Due to limited ability, Xu Xi could only take Ling Ning霜 and Ye Xueqing away first, then retrieve a defensive jade talisman from Ling Ning霜’s storage bag, re-enter the array, block all attacks, and save Xun Ya and the others.