184: Chapter 183 Have you...heard the sound of a bell?

Venerable Miaodi finally breathed a long sigh of relief as he looked at the figure in Black Dragon Robes that had suddenly appeared before him.

"Miaodi, your luck is quite good; you managed to hold out until I arrived!" Xia Jin's gaze swept over Venerable Miaodi. Seeing that although he was covered in blood and his aura was withered, he hadn't suffered any fatal injuries, Xia Jin couldn't help but tease him.

"Benefactor Xia! It seems I owe you another favor today!" Hearing Xia Jin's teasing, Venerable Miaodi could only manage a helpless, bitter smile.

"Hmph! Do you owe me few favors?"

"Jian Wuhen, take Miaodi and leave this place first." Xia Jin turned his head and spoke indifferently to Jian Wuhen, who had just arrived behind him.

Jian Wuhen froze for a moment. "Brother Xia, what about you?"

Xia Jin's gaze fell upon Song Tiansheng and the other two across from him, his voice carrying a hint of chilliness. "I, of course, will stay behind to ask them who gave them the courage to touch my friend."

"Then be careful!" Hearing this, Jian Wuhen didn't waste any words and stepped forward to grab the injured Venerable Miaodi.

"Venerable, let's retreat first!"

Venerable Miaodi wanted to say something more, but he was dragged up by Jian Wuhen. Just as the two had traveled several miles away, Jian Wuhen suddenly turned back and shouted toward Xia Jin's direction:

"Brother Xia, don't give them any Face, beat them ruthlessly!!"

Jian Wuhen's voice echoed throughout the entire area, filled with an incredibly arrogant tone.

Song Tiansheng watched Jian Wuhen's departing back, a flash of icy killing intent crossing his eyes.

A mere ant at the ninth level of the Tongshen Realm dared to be so presumptuous.

But he quickly withdrew his gaze, letting it fall once more upon the man in the Black Dragon Robes before him.

This person... was very strong. He actually couldn't see through the opponent at all.

For the first time, Song Tiansheng's expression turned serious. He began to adjust his breathing, and his hand holding the pitch-black short blade unconsciously shifted back and forth, ready to strike at any moment.

As a bystander, he had seen the scene of Xia Jin's intervention clearly just now.

He knew the strength of his third brother, Tian Hong, better than anyone. A powerhouse at the second level of the Creation Realm, with an Iron Staff in hand, he rarely met his match among those of the same rank.

His second brother Sun Sheng's speed was the fastest among the three of them; even he could not compare.

Yet the man before him had sent Tian Hong flying with a punch and Sun Sheng flying with a kick.

The entire exchange had taken less than a breath's time.

To be able to crush Tian Hong and Sun Sheng so easily—even if he were to act personally, he might not be able to achieve such a feat.

"Big Brother..."

Tian Hong had appeared beside Song Tiansheng at some point. A deep fist print had surfaced on his Face, and blood still hung from the corner of his mouth. His gaze toward Xia Jin was filled with anger and a hint of wariness. "This person... is not simple. Be careful."

"Big Brother, who cares about all that!"

Sun Sheng had also returned, his aura fluctuating and his Face as dark as ink. On his chest, a massive footprint was clearly visible, left there by Xia Jin's kick.

"The three of us will join forces. No matter what, we must kill this guy today!"

Song Tiansheng ignored them.

He just looked at Xia Jin, and after a moment of silence, he slowly spoke:

"Your Excellency, do you truly intend to oppose us brothers for their sake?"

There was a hint of testing in his voice.

Clearly, Song Tiansheng knew very well that even if the three of them joined forces, he didn't have absolute certainty that they could deal with the man before them. If that was the case, why resort to a mutually destructive struggle!

Xia Jin's gaze swept casually over the three of them, his expression relaxed. "Are you finished saying what you wanted to say?"

Song Tiansheng's brow furrowed.

"If you're finished," Xia Jin's lips curled up slightly, "then I am prepared to send you on your way."

"You..." Song Tiansheng's expression froze, and his breathing grew heavier.

He understood.

Today's matter was irreconcilable.

This battle was unavoidable.

In that case, he would let the opponent know the prowess of their trio today!

"Go all out!"

Song Tiansheng barked, his voice carrying an unprecedented solemnity.

"Roar!!!"

Just as his words fell, Tian Hong behind him let out a long howl toward the sky, his entire body swelling up! Violent power surged beneath his skin, and golden fur erupted from his pores. In the blink of an eye, he transformed into a Golden Ape!

Tian Hong's eyes were blood-red, his fangs exposed. Holding that Iron Staff, the aura of a Vicious Beast erupted!

"Die for me!!!"

Tian Hong roared and kicked off the ground violently, charging toward Xia Jin like a small golden mountain! The Iron Staff in his hand was raised high, smashing down ruthlessly toward Xia Jin's head!

At the same time, Sun Sheng also moved.

Two currents of cyan Qi swirled around him continuously, eventually converging on his arms. From a distance, it seemed as if his arms had transformed into two sharp blades like those of a praying mantis!

A light breeze blew, and Sun Sheng's figure vanished. Clearly, his speed had reached the extreme, leaving behind afterimages in the air as he slashed toward Xia Jin from the side!

As for Song Tiansheng, a massive amount of Devilish Qi emerged from the skull pattern on the back of his hand holding the short blade. At this moment, his body sank directly into the ground beneath his feet.

But Xia Jin could clearly feel a vast, immense black Devilish Qi surging frantically from underground, sweeping toward his position!

A three-way encirclement!

Were it any ordinary Creation Realm expert, there would be no way to the heavens and no door into the earth!

However, the person they faced was Xia Jin.

Even though he was only at the first level of the Creation Realm, Xia Jin showed no hint of fear in the Face of the three-way joint attack.

In fact, the corners of his mouth even curled up, revealing a faint smile.

"I can finally test the power of this ultimate move of mine!" A Sun Mark slowly emerged on Xia Jin's forehead.

The moment the Sun Mark appeared, a vast and boundless pressure erupted from Xia Jin's body! The pressure was so strong that even Tian Hong, who had transformed into a Golden Ape, couldn't help but pause in his movements!

Xia Jin looked up, his gaze sweeping over the Iron Staff descending from the sky.

He smiled.

A smile as calm as a light breeze.

Then, he spoke.

"Have you... heard the toll of a bell?"

The toll of a bell?

"What bell? What is this guy talking about?" This thought unconsciously surfaced in Tian Hong's mind.