346: A month? You're not kidding, are you?

"Hmm, saying that is the same as saying nothing. I know the situation; I just want you to objectively judge which of the two can win." Lu Xiaofeng shrugged.

This time, Li Xunhuan did not speak, but a Flying Dagger had silently appeared in his hand.

Should anything unexpected happen, he would strike without hesitation. No matter the result, he could not let his brother get hurt.

Lu Xiaofeng also noticed Li Xunhuan's hidden movement, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He hadn't expected Li Xunhuan to value Ah Fei so highly.

For the sake of his brother Ah Fei, he was willing to violate his own principles and intended to intervene to save him.

The extent of the sacrifice this represented for a consistently upright person was evident.

Ah Fei took a deep breath. At this moment, his Qi reached an unprecedented Peak.

However, the Qi around him retracted at this moment.

At this moment, Ah Fei looked like an ordinary person, without the slightest aura of a Master.

Su Muyu's expression became unprecedentedly solemn. He could already tell that the young man before him was extraordinary.

If he couldn't withstand this strike, he would die.

Ah Fei closed his eyes. His Shi was about to be completed.

Su Muyu's expression changed. He knew he had to stop him quickly, otherwise, he would truly die.

Because he sensed that he couldn't block this move. Although the opponent hadn't struck yet, the intuition of a Great Grandmaster couldn't be wrong.

Su Muyu took a deep breath, gathered all his strength, and condensed his strongest strike, slashing directly towards Ah Fei.

At this moment, Ah Fei's tightly closed eyes suddenly snapped open.

Instantly, an incomparably sharp Sword Intent suddenly erupted.

Ah Fei's figure moved. He struck out with a sword, a cold light flashed, and the surrounding air instantly fell silent.

A single sword light chills nineteen provinces (Yijian Guanghan Shijiu Zhou). Although he hadn't reached that level yet, the fact that Ah Fei could unleash such an astonishing sword strike at his current Realm was testament to his Sword Dao talent.

Upon seeing Ah Fei unleash that sword strike, Li Xunhuan retracted the Flying Dagger in his sleeve and simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.

"Tsk tsk... I didn't expect this kid to actually comprehend Sword Intent at the critical moment. This will allow him to go further on the Sword Dao." Lu Xiaofeng nodded with emotion.

"Indeed, this kid is talented, but his Cultivation Path was too smooth before, making him always think that the Masters of the world were nothing special."

"Now he should know that on the Cultivation Path, if you don't advance, you retreat. If you want to improve your strength, you can't be overly ambitious; you must be grounded." Li Xunhuan said calmly.

"Yes, that is true." Lu Xiaofeng nodded.

The sword light vanished, and the battle ended.

The two stood back-to-back in the alley. Ah Fei was pale, his Qi fluctuating, and his body swaying.

Su Muyu was in a worse state than Ah Fei. His face was ghastly pale, blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, and just as he was about to turn, his body suddenly stiffened.

"Pfft..."

A line of blood appeared across his throat, and the entire person fell straight down.

"Cough..."

Ah Fei coughed, staggered, turned to look at where Su Muyu had fallen, and a smile appeared on his lips.

He turned to look at Li Xunhuan's location.

"Big Brother, I won..."

After Ah Fei finished speaking, his eyes rolled back, and he immediately fainted.

Li Xunhuan quickly walked over and supported Ah Fei's body.

"This kid is seriously injured. Brother Lu, I'll take him back to treat his wounds first." Li Xunhuan nodded to Lu Xiaofeng.

Lu Xiaofeng nodded without saying anything.

Although Duan Zhengchun did not appear, he was fully aware of everything that happened here.

Early the next morning, Moon Princess came to Duan Zhengchun's side.

"Your Highness, the Dark River assassins arrived last night."

"However, they have been dealt with. All Three Major Dark River Assassins have been executed." Moon Princess said calmly.

"The Dark River, huh? It seems Turbid Clarity's death has greatly angered the Emperor of Bei Li."

"I just wonder what his reaction will be when he learns of the fate of the Jin Kingdom."

"It is rude not to reciprocate. Since he dared to use such methods against this Prince, then don't blame this Prince for preparing a little surprise for him." A playful, cold smile appeared on Duan Zhengchun's lips.

"Your Highness, do you require me to make a move?" Moon Princess asked.

"Not for now. The Bei Li Imperial Family has several Heavenly Human Realm Masters. If we want to surprise him, it must be an overwhelming one."

"We don't need to kill him; we just need to eliminate the Masters around him. Then, the people he has offended over the years will make him sleepless night after night." Duan Zhengchun's expression turned grim.

The Emperor of Bei Li is not a good person; he plays the 'kill the donkey after the mill is used' game masterfully. Just because the existence of Snow Moon City made him feel threatened, he tried every means to eliminate it.

The Dark River assassin organization is backed by him. The Three Great Families of the Dark River are the blades in the hands of the Bei Li Imperial Family, carrying out shady business.

Whoever poses a threat to him, he will unceremoniously send Dark River assassins to deal with them.

This is also why the Dark River has existed in the Jianghu for so long without being eliminated, and no one knows who its backer is.

"Your Highness, those Heavenly Human Realm Masters in the Bei Li Imperial Family are all long-established existences. To resolve them overwhelmingly, it will likely require an Earth Immortal Realm Master."

"An ordinary Heavenly Human Realm Master simply cannot do it." Moon Princess frowned, a hint of worry on her face.

"Just the Earth Immortal Realm. As long as this Prince wishes it, I can have them anytime." Duan Zhengchun wore a confident expression.

Moon Princess's heart trembled. To be able to produce Earth Immortals anytime—wasn't this too insane?

However, thinking that Duan Zhengchun himself could reach the Earth Immortal Realm at such an age, everything seemed to make sense.

"What's wrong? Do you also want to reach the Earth Immortal Realm?"

Duan Zhengchun noticed the longing in Moon Princess's eyes, and a smile appeared on his lips.

"Of course. As a Martial Artist, who wouldn't want to improve their strength? The Earth Immortal Realm is the dream Realm that every Martial Artist yearns for." Moon Princess nodded.

"Then you must work hard these next few days. As long as you are diligent, and with the aid of Medicinal Pills, this Prince can allow you to reach the Earth Immortal Realm within a month."

"However, you will only be able to stop at the Earth Immortal Realm for the rest of your life, unable to achieve another Breakthrough." Duan Zhengchun looked at Moon Princess with a smile.

"What? O-one month? Your Highness, are you... are you kidding me?" Moon Princess looked at Duan Zhengchun in shock.

"When has this Prince ever joked about such matters?"

"This Prince always keeps his promises." Duan Zhengchun smiled as he looked at Moon Princess.

"I naturally believe Your Highness, but this matter is too shocking, which is why I spoke like that." Moon Princess's face flushed slightly, and her eyes flickered, avoiding Duan Zhengchun's gaze.

"Well, do you want the Cultivation of the Earth Immortal Realm? The price is that you will remain at the Earth Immortal Realm for the rest of your life." Duan Zhengchun looked at Moon Princess playfully.

"Please grant this, Your Highness..." Moon Princess immediately knelt before Duan Zhengchun.

"Hmm, then do you know what you need to do next?" Duan Zhengchun nodded with satisfaction.

"Yes, Your Highness..."

Moon Princess nodded, turned, and left to prepare. Duan Zhengchun smiled and turned to depart.

In the Northern Li Imperial Palace, the Emperor of Bei Li listened to the report from his subordinate, his face terribly grim.