28: I suggest you find a piece of tofu and kill yourself.

When the sword qi shot out, Teng Nuo, from a distance, was shaken by the soaring sword qi. His heart was terrified, and his movements even faltered, no longer as decisive as before.

"What's going on? Sword qi leaving the body, an Entering Profundity expert!"

"Who gave this false intelligence?"

"Is this really a Personal Disciple of Xuanjian Sect?"

"You can't even tell if someone is a human or a ghost, can you?"

He began to resent those who collected the intelligence. Although Teng Nuo was surprised, he had already made his move, and the arrow was on the string; he had no choice but to release it.

His heart hardened, and his movements quickened. He swung his broadsword, and sword qi also covered the blade.

However, it couldn't leave the main body of the blade like Xu Xi's.

It had to rely on the blade to unleash the power of the sword qi.

"Rushing Thunder Embedded in the Universe!"

A brilliant sword technique was unleashed. Coupled with Teng Nuo's strength at the sixth stage of Spirit Forming, its momentum was terrifying. In a flash of lightning, the light that appeared was much stronger than Xu Xi's dark purple Cán Xīn Sword Qi.

At the same time, the surrounding sand was scattered, creating a considerable commotion, like the calm before a storm.

However, Teng Nuo had, after all, underestimated the power of Xu Xi's Remnant Heart Three Absolute Swords.

When the dark purple Cán Xīn Sword Qi made contact with his blade, Teng Nuo's Grade Five treasured sword actually snapped directly, failing to block Xu Xi's attack.

Subsequently, the residual power of the Cán Xīn Sword Qi continued to sweep towards Teng Nuo's chest, with the momentum of a decisive blow.

"Did I still underestimate the power of this sword qi?"

In a hurry, realizing the breakage of his treasured sword, Teng Nuo, being older, also meant he had rich combat experience.

He didn't panic. Instead, he slightly turned his body and leaned to the right, narrowly dodging another erosion from Xu Xi's Cán Xīn Sword Qi.

However, no matter how he dodged, Teng Nuo's left shoulder was still hit. The sword qi swept past, drawing blood that splattered onto the surrounding rock walls.

At the same time, his clothes became disheveled, with large and small holes appearing. In an instant, Teng Nuo looked extremely disheveled, no longer having his earlier high-spirited appearance.

"Old dog, not so arrogant now, are you?"

"Although I don't know why you can identify me, now, die!"

Witnessing Teng Nuo transform from his earlier imposing presence into a drenched chicken, Xu Xi felt utterly delighted.

He immediately exerted force, tapping his toes, and was about to charge out.

However, in just a breath, the situation changed again, because one of the Xuanjian Sect disciples was ambushed.

"Senior Sister Ye, you go and deal with those planted operatives. Teng Nuo is mine."

"Also, you all need to be careful. The others present are opponents at the third and fourth stages."

"Even if you can't defeat them, you can still put up a stubborn resistance."

He coldly instructed those disciples. Of course, towards Ye Xueqing, Xu Xi's tone was vastly different.

Then he turned back and charged forward again, engaging in a "close encounter" with Teng Nuo.

The Drunken Sleep Sword sliced across Teng Nuo's skin, each move drawing blood.

"Old dog, are you still not giving up resistance?"

"You're so old, you've really lived your life in vain."

"You can't even defeat a greenhorn like me."

"My suggestion here is, just find a block of tofu and smash your head against it."

During the battle, although he consistently held the upper hand, Xu Xi didn't forget to trash talk to influence the opponent's actions.

He was practically maxing out the taunt.

And after hearing Xu Xi's words, Teng Nuo was furious. His face turned a bitter purplish-red, yet he couldn't refute with any words.

Because, as things stood, Teng Nuo was being suppressed by Xu Xi, completely powerless, like a father beating his son.

Even his own weapon was shattered by a single sword qi from Xu Xi.

Now, fighting bare-handed, Teng Nuo's disadvantage was even greater. Perhaps, before long, he would be sealed by Xu Xi's sword, directly receiving his 'lunchbox' on the spot and moving on to the next act.

"Hmph!"

"Ignorant junior, you will regret it sooner or later!"

He blandly uttered these few words. These were the few phrases Teng Nuo could currently think of.

He only regretted that he hadn't studied enough before and hadn't learned more curse words.

One truly regrets not having read enough when it's time to use it!

"Tch!"

"Well, I'll be waiting then."

"However, if you die first, then I can only erect a tomb for you and admire your final appearance."

Hearing Teng Nuo's words, Xu Xi was completely unbothered. The offensive in his hand continuously accelerated, and the enhancement of Light Goose Steps also caused all of Teng Nuo's attacks to miss, not landing on Xu Xi.

Up to now in the battle, Xu Xi hadn't lost a single hair. Perhaps the only damage he received was his clothes getting dirty from the dust stirred up by the fight.

"Bad review!"

"We're in a cultivation world, and clothes don't even have an automatic cleaning function."

"High-tech clothes on Blue Star all have such special features."

After a complaint, one could only say that Xu Xi's perspective was indeed sharp.

"Bang!"

A loud thud of a heavy object falling was heard. It was Teng Nuo being kicked to the ground by Xu Xi.

He lay on the ground, hunched over, clutching his abdomen with both hands.

The intense pain somewhat alleviated the anger rising in Teng Nuo's heart.

Looking at Xu Xi with fear, Teng Nuo had never imagined this in his heart.

Are young people nowadays all this formidable?

Could it be that times have truly changed?

"Wait!"

"Don't you want to know who betrayed you?"

The cold sword blade pierced towards Teng Nuo's neck. Xu Xi would not leave any chance for the other party to live.

However, a flash of inspiration in his mind, Teng Nuo thought of the only way he might survive.

He shouted out these words, and at that very moment, Xu Xi's sword blade came to an abrupt halt, not piercing down.

However, where the sword wind reached, a mere inch of skin on Teng Nuo's throat was still cut, seeping blood beads.

"Who betrayed us..."

A hint of an unusual expression flashed in his eyes. Regarding this point, Xu Xin was indeed not very clear.

He kept pondering in his mind, and this action made Teng Nuo see a glimmer of hope for survival.

He knew he had made the right gamble!

Xu Xi definitely didn't know who had betrayed them at the moment.

However, just as Teng Nuo thought he had bought himself a slim chance of survival, the Drunken Sleep Sword, which was pressed against his throat by Xu Xi, suddenly plunged down with a 'whoosh'.

The blade slashed down, and copious amounts of fresh blood splattered onto the ground, instantly changing the color of the grayish-yellow earth, making it exceptionally conspicuous.

"You..."

He unwillingly uttered a single word. Before he could finish speaking, Teng Nuo could no longer speak. His rolling head, with unwilling eyes, still gazed at Xu Xi.