235: Things change in Jiying Palace!

Previously, when Xiao Shi unleashed Crimson Tigers Roar, it usually resulted in an instant kill!

The power of this Blood Art was extremely formidable.

However, when the opponent was a Martial Soul Realm powerhouse… it couldn't directly annihilate them.

Nevertheless, the immense power of Crimson Tigers Roar still caused a gash to open on Luo Jun's forehead amidst intense pain.

Scarlet blood streamed down from the gaps between Luo Jun's fingers as he clutched his head.

Whoosh!

After Xiao Shi injured Luo Jun with Crimson Tigers Roar, his entire figure flickered rapidly.

He dodged the incoming Sword Shadow's slash.

He dashed straight for the Blazing White Orb that Luo Jun had thrown, which was now stuck to the massive tree sphere.

He knew clearly.

The opponent's shadows were primarily formed by the illumination of this Blazing White Orb. As long as this Blazing White Orb was destroyed and there was no light, the opponent's shadows would naturally disappear.

Once there were no shadows… his overall strength would be greatly reduced.

Therefore, Xiao Shi's goal was clear.

Destroy the Blazing White Orb!

With his burst of speed, he seemed to transform into a bloody flash of light.

In less than a second.

He had already reached the Blazing White Orb and punched it.

Luo Jun clutched his head, but there was no trace of anxiety in his deep eyes; instead, the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled upwards.

He raised his left hand, joining two fingers into a sword-like gesture, and lifted it upwards towards Xiao Shi's location.

Buzz!

In an instant.

Around Xiao Shi's body.

One after another, Sword Shadows immediately surged forth.

The number of these Sword Shadows was astonishing, reaching nearly a hundred, and each Sword Shadow emanated astonishing power.

“You fell for it!”

A triumphant smile appeared on Luo Jun's face.

From the very beginning, he had been misleading Xiao Shi.

Making Xiao Shi believe that his Sword Shadow required two conditions to be activated.

One was the sword hilt in his hand.

The second was the illumination from the Blazing White Orb.

However, the actual situation was… even without the sword hilt, and without relying on illumination, he could still unleash Sword Shadow!

As Luo Jun’s main cultivation, Sword Shadow.

Among the current generation of Rapid Shadow Palace, no one's mastery of Sword Shadow was higher than his.

If the activation of Sword Shadow required so many stringent conditions, then it would be impossible for Luo Jun to hold his current position in Rapid Shadow Palace.

To mislead Xiao Shi.

Luo Jun did not hesitate to injure himself.

It was all to make Xiao Shi believe that by destroying the Blazing White Orb above, he would be unable to unleash Sword Shadow anymore.

In reality, this Blazing White Orb itself was a trap set by Luo Jun.

As soon as Xiao Shi approached.

He could immediately activate the numerous Sword Shadows hidden near the Blazing White Orb.

In Luo Jun's eyes, although this person's strength was quite impressive and extremely mysterious.

His combat experience, however, was still too green.

“It’s over!”

Luo Jun's eyes gleamed with cold light.

The Sword Shadows that densely enveloped Xiao Shi instantly whistled towards his body.

The speed of these sword lights was incredibly astonishing.

Even if Xiao Shi's speed was fast, it couldn't surpass these Sword Shadows.

In an instant.

His body was repeatedly pierced by these Sword Shadows.

With the power of these Sword Shadows, even if one Sword Shadow hit Xiao Shi, he would be severely injured, if not killed.

Under the circumstances of being repeatedly pierced by so many Sword Shadows.

Luo Jun knew that the opponent could absolutely not survive.

But just then… “Hmm?”

Luo Jun's pupils suddenly contracted.

Xiao Shi, who had been riddled like a sieve by numerous Sword Shadows in his line of sight, had actually transformed into a broken piece of wood.

“This isn’t his real body!!”

Luo Jun was greatly alarmed.

“Very surprised?”

A laugh came from behind him.

An intensely strong sense of crisis instantly erupted within Luo Jun's mind.

He no longer had time to turn around.

He could only condense his Soul Power behind him, forming the strongest possible body protection.

At this moment, Xiao Shi, who appeared behind Luo Jun, had pupils that had turned silvery-white, his body hair had also become silvery-white, and a silvery-white cross mark emanated from his forehead.

He had already switched to his Dong Kui form.

His fists clenched, causing an explosive roar as they ripped through the air, and he landed a punch on Luo Jun's back.

Although Xiao Shi did not unleash the Grip of Mutual Shattering, when this punch struck Luo Jun's back.

Crack!

Luo Jun's back immediately resounded with a harsh, mirror-shattering sound.

His Soul Power, condensed on his back.

Was directly pulverized by Xiao Shi's punch.

“This is impossible!!”

Luo Jun's entire body was sent flying by Xiao Shi's punch, crashing heavily against the wall made of branches.

His face was filled with horror and disbelief.

Up until now in the battle.

He hadn't felt any Soul Power fluctuations from Xiao Shi.

The opponent's punch likewise had no Soul Power fluctuations!

Such an attack, without Soul Power augmentation, was extremely difficult to shake Soul Power defenses.

But now, the opponent had shattered his Soul Power defense with a single punch.

This was completely beyond common sense!!

However, he quickly understood the reason.

He clearly perceived.

The opponent's previous punch carried a ball of black flame!

It was this black flame that effortlessly scorched through the Soul Power defense on his back.

Moreover, a portion of this black flame was still clinging to his back, continuously burning.

“Damn it!!”

“What… what kind of fire is this?!”

Luo Jun discovered that this flame had a strong suppressive effect on Soul Power.

It effortlessly incinerated his Soul Power.

At the same time, these black flames clinging to his back were continuously seeping into his body, burning the Soul Power within him, causing his internal Soul Power to dissipate at an alarming rate.

This was a situation Luo Jun had never encountered since entering the Martial Soul Realm!

Xiao Shi's eyes gleamed with cold light.

Fighting within this tree sphere, not only did he not have to worry about being disturbed and could freely use his various methods, but he also gained some other enhancements.

After all, this tree sphere was formed from the branches of the Azure Calamity Ancient Tree.

He was now essentially utilizing the abilities of the Azure Calamity Ancient Tree, naturally allowing him to deploy such substitutes that he wouldn't normally possess.

The main reason he wasn't misled by Luo Jun was that, although he didn't know much about Sword Shadow.

Ultimately, he had spent some time in Rapid Shadow Palace and possessed a Tree Seed.

He had suspected early on that the opponent didn't need so many conditions to unleash Sword Shadow.

It was just that he couldn't be certain.

So, he used the Azure Calamity Ancient Tree to create a substitute and sent it to destroy the Blazing White Orb.

He, himself, silently circled around behind Luo Jun.

This way, no matter the outcome.

He wouldn't be in danger.

With his cautious nature.

He naturally wouldn't take such a risk.

As long as he had any doubts about it.

He would choose the safest approach.

“I almost got misled by him…”

“What a pity.”

“I am not completely ignorant of Rapid Shadow Palace's methods.”

Xiao Shi's eyes narrowed slightly.

“Next, I can properly delve into the comprehension of bloodline profound meanings.”

Whoosh!

His figure flashed.

Charging forward… “The situation is a bit grim…”

Among Luo Jun's three disciples, one of them suddenly said in a deep voice.

The other two looked at him in confusion.

After Xiao Shi and Luo Jun were enveloped by the tree sphere, they could no longer see the two fighting.

Now, no one knew what was happening inside the tree sphere.

However, Luo Jun's disciples had great confidence in their master's strength.

On one hand, Luo Jun himself possessed considerable strength among the elders of Rapid Shadow Palace; unless this Red Tiger Sect Ancestor's cultivation had surpassed the Soul Awakening Stage.

Otherwise, even at the same Soul Awakening Stage, Luo Jun feared no one.

On the other hand, this was Rapid Shadow Palace; it was their territory!

What was there to fear on their own turf?

However, Luo Jun's disciple now looked grave.

“Didn’t you two notice? We’ve been in Tree Shadow City for so long, and there’s been no movement from the Fifth Elder!”

As soon as he spoke.

Luo Jun's other two disciples were both stunned.

This was indeed very unusual!

The Five Shadow City of Rapid Shadow Palace was governed by five elders, each in charge of one.

Luo Jun was primarily responsible for governing Sword Shadow City.

And the one governing Tree Shadow City was the Fifth Elder.

Logically speaking, as the governor of Tree Shadow City, the Fifth Elder couldn't possibly be unaware of what was happening here!

But he hadn't appeared until now, which was very strange!

“Could it be that the Fifth Elder wants to help Cheng Tianhao, so he’s deliberately not showing up?”

Xiong Chang asked.

They all knew that Cheng Tianhao originated from Tree Shadow City and was personally promoted by the Fifth Elder.

It was not surprising for the Fifth Elder to show favoritism towards Cheng Tianhao regarding this matter.

However, Luo Jun's disciple shook his head.

“If it were in ordinary times, perhaps the Fifth Elder would show some favoritism, but you are not unaware of the current situation of our Rapid Shadow Palace.”

“On such a major matter concerning the entire Rapid Shadow Palace’s standing in Tian Dou Province, do you think the Fifth Elder would still protect the Red Tiger Sect for Cheng Tianhao, alongside him?”

“Besides…”

“Under the current circumstances, as long as the Fifth Elder and Master act together, they can surely suppress the Red Tiger Sect immediately.”

“But he hasn’t shown up yet, and that’s not right.”

After hearing the other's explanation.

Xiong Chang and Luo Jun's other disciple also began to feel strange.

As the governor of Tree Shadow City, the Fifth Elder, no matter which side he favored, absolutely could not sit idly by at this time.

“Then you mean…”

“This matter is very unusual. Regardless of the battle situation with Master, I believe we need to report this matter to the other elders!”

“To ensure absolute safety!”

Luo Jun's disciple said seriously.

After some thought, the other two.

Also nodded in agreement.

No matter what.

After this incident, the Red Tiger Sect would no longer be able to establish itself in their Rapid Shadow Palace.

They had already completely broken ties and become enemies with Rapid Shadow Palace.

Originally, for them, suppressing the Red Tiger Sect was a very simple minor matter.

After all, the Red Tiger Sect was merely an inconspicuous small sect.

However, the sudden appearance of the Red Tiger Sect Ancestor, and the numerous Blood Martial Realm cultivators who emerged through unknown means.

Made the entire Red Tiger Sect no longer a soft persimmon they could easily manipulate.

However, they believed.

As long as this matter was reported to the other elders.

They could still easily suppress the Red Tiger Sect!

After making a decision.

Immediately.

The three of them exchanged glances.

And began to retreat simultaneously.

But as soon as their figures moved.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

The Red Tiger Sect disciples, led by Guo Chengdao, all in the Blood Martial Realm, appeared around them at extremely high speed, blocking their path and surrounding them.

“You all…”

Luo Jun's three disciples widened their eyes, staring blankly at these Red Tiger Sect disciples who had just been severely injured by their master not long ago.

They had clearly been severely injured and lying on the ground, unable to stand up, so how were they all perfectly fine now!?

Even with healing elixirs.

It shouldn't be this exaggerated!!

Guo Chengdao stared coldly at the three of them.

The powerful healing effects of the Azure Calamity Ancient Tree instantly restored their injuries, so they naturally couldn't allow these three to leave.

Seemingly sensing the killing intent from Guo Chengdao and the others.

Xiong Chang took a deep breath.

Forcibly suppressing the fear in his heart.

He gritted his teeth and roared.

“Don’t forget! This is Rapid Shadow Palace!! This is our…”

Pfft!

His words were not yet finished.

Guo Chengdao, standing in front of him, had already expressionlessly swung the short blade in his hand.

Instantly slashing Xiong Chang's chest.

Blood gushed out like a fountain.

Xiong Chang grunted, staggered back, and was supported by Luo Jun's other two disciples, his face pale.

The three of them could all clearly feel the surging killing intent of the Red Tiger Sect disciples at this moment, and from Guo Chengdao's attack, they realized that these Red Tiger Sect disciples would not be deterred by their identities.

The Red Tiger Sect… was rebelling!

And with the strength of the three of them.

It was impossible to defeat so many Blood Martial Realm disciples from the Red Tiger Sect.

Once these Blood Martial Realm disciples swarmed them.

They could instantly hack the three of them to death.

In their anxiety.

One of Luo Jun's disciples suddenly saw Cheng Tianhao not far away.

He was like a drowning man clutching at the last straw, shouting anxiously at Cheng Tianhao.

“Cheng Tianhao!! Don’t forget you’re also from Rapid Shadow Palace! The Red Tiger Sect is rebelling, are you still going to side with them? Do you want to betray Rapid Shadow Palace!? Quick, save us!!”

Cheng Tianhao had also recovered by this time under the healing of the Azure Calamity Ancient Tree.

He turned to look at the three of them.

Without any hesitation.

Whoosh!

His figure moved.

Immediately, he rushed over at his fastest speed.

His actions made the three of them slightly relieved.

They understood that no matter how much Cheng Tianhao favored the Red Tiger Sect, he was still a member of Rapid Shadow Palace, and under these circumstances, he couldn't let the Red Tiger Sect act recklessly.

However, even with Cheng Tianhao's help, it wouldn't be easy for them to break out of the encirclement of so many Red Tiger Sect disciples.

They could only hope that Cheng Tianhao's relationship with the Red Tiger Sect would make the Red Tiger Sect have some scruples.

This was their only way out.

Or that their master could win as quickly as possible.

Cheng Tianhao's speed was very fast.

Even though the three of them were now surrounded by the Red Tiger Sect disciples, he successfully rushed in.

However, just as he rushed in.

Pfft!

His right hand shot out like lightning.

Before Luo Jun's disciple in front of him could react at all.

It pierced directly through his chest, emerging from his back.

Luo Jun's disciple looked at Cheng Tianhao in disbelief.

He had never expected that Cheng Tianhao's purpose in rushing over was not to save them, but to… kill them!

“This Rapid Shadow Palace, it’s not worth staying in!”

Cheng Tianhao's expression was cold.

With a tearing sound.

He pulled his entire arm out of the body.

Instantly killing him!

“Kill!”

Guo Chengdao gave the order.

The surrounding Red Tiger Sect disciples swarmed forward, quickly engulfing Luo Jun's two remaining disciples.

Guo Chengdao and Cheng Tianhao exchanged glances.

The same meaning was in both their eyes.

Today, they would make Rapid Shadow Palace change!