85: Li's actions were simply self-defense, which is perfectly reasonable.

The saying goes, 'Better a dead Fellow Daoist than a dead poor Daoist,' and everyone immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Of course, there were also those with deeper thoughts who showed a sense of sorrow for their kind.

This fire ring Formation was unpredictable; if one person couldn't find a way out, it would eventually be their turn.

The Haoqi Pavilion Disciples, however, wore expressions of rightful indignation.

"It is perfectly reasonable for our Haoqi Pavilion, with our God Observation Realm strength, to ask a junior to explore the path ahead."

"Let this person suffer a bit; the benefits are for everyone. Isn't that killing two birds with one stone?"

"Hmph, this person has sinister intentions. He should jump into the fire ring himself and let our Haoqi Pavilion bear the blame for nothing."

At this moment, Li Jiangchen's face showed a playful expression.

This God Observation Realm expert from Haoqi Pavilion had actually set his sights on him.

Interesting.

"What if This Li is unwilling?" Li Jiangchen said indifferently.

"That's not up to you."

Whoosh—

The Haoqi Pavilion God Observation Realm expert opened his mouth and exhaled, a surge of vast True Qi transforming into the ethereal image of an ancient Confucian scholar. A large hand swept out, grabbing towards Li Jiangchen.

Divine Ability: Ancient Confucian Grand Hand Seal!

Seeing this, a hint of mockery flashed in Li Jiangchen's eyes. Immediately, he shifted his footwork slightly, bent his body, and covered his right arm with Giant Spirit Astral Force, forming an invisible armguard. His menacing fist, poised to strike, suddenly blasted out.

Boom! The fist force erupted, instantly shattering the Ancient Confucian Grand Hand Seal, which then dissipated.

"Since Your Excellency wants to break this fire ring Formation, why don't you personally step in?"

As he spoke, the Astral Essence Great Hand changed from a fist to a claw, carrying immense, powerful force. Like grabbing a chick, it seized the Haoqi Pavilion God Observation Realm expert and hurled him into the fire ring.

Immediately, the flames of the fire ring surged. After a few short breaths, a scream was heard from within the fire ring Formation, and that God Observation Realm Martial Artist was refined by the flames, burning into ashes.

Everything happened in a flash. By the time everyone reacted, that God Observation Realm Martial Artist had already perished.

"What formidable Body Refining cultivation! The Haoqi Pavilion God Observation Realm expert couldn't even last a single move against him."

"Now, Haoqi Pavilion has truly run into a tough opponent."

Beside him, Old Demon Jin Ya's face was filled with shock, and his gaze towards Li Jiangchen was full of wariness.

He secretly pondered what would have happened if he had made a move earlier... A shiver immediately ran down his spine.

"This person made the first move. This Li was merely acting in self-defense, which is very reasonable, right?" Li Jiangchen smiled as he looked at everyone, yet it sent a chill down their spines.

"Haha, what great skill. I never expected Jin to see such a rare Body Refining God Observation Realm expert today; it's truly an eye-opener. Jin is impressed." Old Demon Jin Ya immediately changed his tune, turning a ferocious look towards the remaining Haoqi Pavilion God Observation Realm expert.

"Haoqi Pavilion prides itself on being the Righteous Path, yet it only does despicable things. Jin is ashamed to be associated with you all."

Old Demon Jin Ya wore an expression of deep remorse, completely forgetting that he was the first to suggest catching a guinea pig.

Across from him, the remaining God Observation Realm expert's face was filled with horror.

His Senior Brother was actually dealt with in a single move by the opponent, even though the opponent's True Qi cultivation was only at the Quenching Fiend Realm.

However, circumstances were stronger than the individual.

"Let's go."

The Haoqi Pavilion God Observation Realm expert gritted his teeth and said.

Immediately, the crowd stirred. Numerous Haoqi Pavilion Disciples lowered their heads, just about to leave, when a voice reached their ears.

"Did This Li say you could leave?"

With that one sentence, the Haoqi Pavilion members instantly felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.

"You… do you truly intend to be endlessly hostile with my Haoqi Pavilion? Our Haoqi Pavilion's Pavilion Master Kong Lan is a Spirit Observation Realm Grandmaster." The Haoqi Pavilion God Observation Realm expert laughed out of extreme anger.

Without Pseudo-Saints, the God Observation Realm Grandmasters reigned supreme.

Haoqi Pavilion was also a significant force within the inner region of Heavenly Sword Mountain.

In his eyes, Li Jiangchen was merely a barbarian who could barely match Embracing the Core by relying on Body Refining.

Such meager methods were nothing before a Grandmaster.

Listening to the threatening words, Li Jiangchen only felt a gentle breeze caress his face.

Anyway, there were already Four Seas Alliance Grandmasters hunting him; as they say, many fleas don't itch, and many debts don't bother.

He wasn't afraid of adding another Haoqi Pavilion to the list.

Whoosh—

The familiar Astral Essence Great Hand swept through the Void Realm, striking towards the remaining Haoqi Pavilion God Observation Realm expert.

As the astral wind swept past, the Haoqi Pavilion God Observation Realm expert felt as if he was being targeted by an ancient Vicious Beast, and beads of sweat seeped from his forehead.

How dare he!

His chest swelled, and a surge of vast Qi, nurtured for a long time, was expelled, transforming into an orange-yellow shield blocking his front.

At the same time, he violently pounded his chest, spitting out a mouthful of essence blood, which stained the shield formed by the vast Qi with a bloody hue, making it difficult to resist.

'This vast Qi is quite interesting. But it's not enough...'

Li Jiangchen's right arm muscles bulged, and he suddenly exerted force. Immediately, cracks appeared in the vast Qi shield, which then exploded with a bang. The giant palm, carrying immense power, instantly slammed the Haoqi Pavilion God Observation Realm expert into a dead dog, and a series of bone-crushing sounds came from his body.

Immediately after, the Astral Essence giant palm lifted, throwing the half-crippled Haoqi Pavilion God Observation Realm expert into the fire ring.

A few breaths later, a familiar scream, and another Haoqi Pavilion God Observation Realm expert turned into ashes.

"Will you go down yourselves, or shall I throw you in?"

Li Jiangchen smiled faintly at the Haoqi Pavilion Disciples.

As soon as these words were uttered, the Haoqi Pavilion Disciples immediately felt a chill run down their spines.

After begging and trying to escape proved useless, they reluctantly jumped into the fire ring with a sliver of hope.

After all, jumping down offered a chance to survive; escaping would only lead to a beating before death.

However, the fire ring Formation was unpredictable, with hundreds of routes. The dozens of Haoqi Pavilion Disciples present were not so lucky and all turned into ashes.

"The Haoqi Pavilion Disciples offended this young friend; they truly deserved to die. It's a pity they couldn't explore a way out." Old Demon Jin Ya turned, his tone carrying a hint of flattery: "How about Jin uses golden needle acupuncture to stimulate their potential, letting the remaining people try one by one? Perhaps someone will get lucky. What do you think, young friend?"

Li Jiangchen pondered for a moment.

He had seen clearly that this fire ring Formation was not simple; it probably couldn't be broken by simply sacrificing lives to find a way out.

For a moment, he fell into contemplation.

Just then, a secret message entered his ear.

"Esteemed Sir, this humble woman has a way to break this fire ring Formation, but I only ask that you promise me one thing."

Hearing this, Li Jiangchen looked towards a woman in a green robe with a veiled face in the crowd.

"Speak, what is it?"

"After entering the Heaven Burning Fire Domain, please help me pluck a ten-thousand-year-quality fire pear."

In the outer regions of the Heaven Burning Fire Domain, fire pear trees varied in quality, and with repeated harvesting by outsiders, obtaining a ten-thousand-year-quality fire pear was no easy feat.

"Alright, This Li agrees."

The Blue-robed Masked Woman immediately bowed in gratitude and voluntarily jumped into the fire ring.

Upon entering the fire ring Formation, the Blue-robed Masked Woman's body glowed with red light, faintly exuding the aura of a Divine Ability. The fire energy within the Formation was rapidly absorbed by her, revealing a passage.

The fire energy quickly refilled, but within the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, it was enough for safe passage.

"Fire Devouring Divine Physique."

Li Jiangchen instantly saw through the Blue-robed Masked Woman's true nature.

This was the Physique inherited by the Fire Devouring Divine General, one of the Four Divine Generals of the Great Shang Dynasty.

He hadn't expected to encounter someone from the Great Shang Dynasty here.

Furthermore, he also detected a faint scent of incense from her.

A person from the Martial Temple, then.

"Haha, it's finally open." Old Demon Jin Ya laughed heartily, then seemed to remember something, looked at Li Jiangchen, and cupped his hands: "Young friend, please go first."

"Then This Li won't be polite." Li Jiangchen stepped in.

Soon, everyone else followed in succession.

As soon as he entered, Old Demon Jin Ya let out a long sigh of relief.

Nothing else, the psychological pressure Li Jiangchen brought him was simply too great.

Two God Observation Realm experts, whom even he would have to face with full vigilance, were easily suppressed by a single palm each.

How could he not be afraid?

"This killing god finally left."

"This person is too fierce; this Old Ancestor cannot afford to provoke him."

After speaking, he departed in the opposite direction from Li Jiangchen.