The Han Shan Temple courtyard fell into instant silence.
Whether it was Chen Yong and Lu Feng from the Suzhou branch of the Martial Department, or the remaining four black-armored warriors from beyond the domain, they all stared at Dongfang Xiaoyao with expressions of shock, as if they couldn't believe she could end the fight in the blink of an eye.
"You... you... you are a nine-star martial artist, tenth stage?!"
At the same time, the black-armored warrior who had previously injured Lu Feng was pinned to a large tree in the courtyard, blood gushing from his chest. Yet, he was not dead. His eyes bulged, staring intently at Dongfang Xiaoyao, his heart filled with a terror no less than anyone else's!
No answer.
Dongfang Xiaoyao completely ignored the black-armored warrior's question, not even glancing at him again.
"Pfft—"
Seeing Dongfang Xiaoyao's actions, the once arrogant black-armored warrior was deeply provoked. He directly aggravated his wound, spat out a mouthful of blood, and then his head lolled to the side, dying on the spot!
In the sunlight, his eyes were wide open, a look of dying in regret on his face!
Although Dongfang Xiaoyao did not answer his question, he could feel that the aura Dongfang Xiaoyao exuded was the same as the nine-star martial artists, tenth stage, he had encountered in the outer realms, perhaps even stronger!
Moreover, Dongfang Xiaoyao was very young!
This was something he could not accept—how could a native of this low-level world possess such a powerful martial arts prodigy?
Not just the deceased black-armored warrior, but Lu Feng, Chen Yong, and the remaining four black-armored warriors from beyond the domain also sensed that Dongfang Xiaoyao's aura had become even more powerful than before!
It was the aura of a nine-star martial artist, tenth stage!
Dongfang Xiaoyao had always been second only to Jiang Wuming in martial arts talent and strength within the Battle Dragon Hall, and she had also learned inner energy cultivation techniques from the Daoist Sect.
Not long ago, when Xing Tian accompanied Jiang Wuming north to the capital, he had already broken through to the ninth star martial artist, tenth stage. How could Dongfang Xiaoyao possibly fall behind?
She had not only broken through to the ninth star martial artist, tenth stage, but could also step into the one-star War God realm at any moment!
When she first appeared, she did not reveal her true strength, intending to catch the enemy off guard and kill them with the least cost and in the shortest time.
Strategically, despise the enemy; tactically, value the enemy; achieve the greatest victory with the least cost.
This was what she had learned from Jiang Wuming when she acted as his shadow.
"So you are a nine-star martial artist, tenth stage. Truly a young hero!"
Immediately, on the side of the Suzhou branch of the Martial Department, Lu Feng was the first to regain his senses and exclaimed with pleasant surprise.
"Well killed!"
"So young, a nine-star martial artist, tenth stage, too strong!"
"Indeed, worthy of being someone by Jiang Wuming's side!!"
As Lu Feng spoke, Chen Yong and the others also recovered, their faces no longer showing shock and solemnity, but replaced with excitement and fervor!
Because they all knew what being a nine-star martial artist, tenth stage, meant—a genius among geniuses, few in the entire world could achieve this at their age!
More importantly, since Dongfang Xiaoyao was a nine-star martial artist, tenth stage, and had almost instantly killed an outer domain black-armored warrior, the scales of victory had completely tipped in their favor!
As the saying goes, some rejoice while others worry.
Just as Lu Feng, Chen Yong, and the others were filled with excitement and joy, in front of the large screen, the faces of the remaining four outer domain warriors turned as dark as the bottom of a pot.
Like the outer domain enemies who landed in the ancient city of Loulan, they had come to this world with arrogance and prejudice.
Because of that arrogance and prejudice, when they saw Dongfang Xiaoyao appear, they had completely disregarded her.
When Dongfang Xiaoyao wanted to fight alone, they thought she had lost her mind, her words more arrogant than foot odor!
However—
At this moment, when Dongfang Xiaoyao displayed her true strength—a nine-star martial artist, tenth stage, and killed their comrade—their arrogance and prejudice vanished, replaced by bewilderment!
Because even in the outer realms, there were many martial artists of Dongfang Xiaoyao's age who had cultivated to the nine-star martial artist realm, but to cultivate to the ninth star martial artist, tenth stage, was extremely rare.
The extreme of nine.
The tenth stage meant surpassing the limit!
"This lowly native, she actually hid her strength and deceived us!"
Immediately, a black-armored warrior from the outer domain in front of the large screen spoke, his eyes filled with rage.
That rage was not because Dongfang Xiaoyao had hidden her strength, as he claimed—but because the strength Dongfang Xiaoyao displayed had delivered a resounding slap to their faces, shattering their ridiculous arrogance and prejudice!
"All of you, go together and kill her!"
Another outer domain black-armored warrior spoke with a grim expression, intending to join forces to kill Dongfang Xiaoyao!
"Good!"
The other three outer domain black-armored warriors had no objections and decided to attack together.
They all knew that since Dongfang Xiaoyao was a nine-star martial artist, tenth stage, if they faced her one-on-one, they would only suffer the same fate as their comrade.
And as long as they killed Dongfang Xiaoyao, the remaining Lu Feng, Chen Yong, and others would pose no threat to them!
"All personnel, advance and fight to the death!"
However—
Before the four outer domain warriors could surround Dongfang Xiaoyao, Chen Yong suddenly shouted.
Clearly, Chen Yong had seen through the enemy's intentions and would not let them succeed!
"Yes!"
Following Chen Yong's order, everyone from the Suzhou branch of the Martial Department, including Lu Feng, loudly responded, simultaneously drawing their battle knives and charging towards Dongfang Xiaoyao, intending to fight alongside her.
"You can just watch from the sidelines."
Dongfang Xiaoyao spoke again, stopping Chen Yong and the others from joining the fight.
"Uh..."
Hearing Dongfang Xiaoyao's words again, Chen Yong was momentarily stunned, instinctively stopped in his tracks, and then waved, signaling his subordinates behind him to stop as well.
Although Dongfang Xiaoyao being a nine-star martial artist, tenth stage, was completely beyond Chen Yong's expectations and made him excited and eager, his own strength was only at the eight-star martial artist realm. He did not know how strong the gap between the ninth star martial artist realm and the tenth stage was, nor did he know if Dongfang Xiaoyao could single-handedly fight the remaining four enemies.
It was for all these reasons that he had issued the order.
But at this moment, hearing Dongfang Xiaoyao's words, he hesitated again.
Amidst his hesitation, he cast his gaze towards Lu Feng.
"Di~Director, I also don't know how big the gap between the tenth stage and the ninth stage is, but since Miss Dongfang has asked us to watch, she should be confident in facing the remaining four enemies alone."
Lu Feng, sensing Chen Yong's gaze, understood what Chen Yong wanted to ask and replied with a wry smile.
He had cultivated for most of his life to reach the nine-star martial artist realm. He was not a martial arts prodigy and did not understand the world of geniuses.
"Miss Dongfang, do you really not need us to participate?"
Hearing Lu Feng's words, Chen Yong hesitated for a moment before asking Dongfang Xiaoyao again.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
However, this time, before Dongfang Xiaoyao could respond, the four outer domain black-armored warriors, wielding their long spears, simultaneously lunged at Dongfang Xiaoyao!
At this moment, they cast aside all notions of arrogance and prejudice, revealing their ugly faces, resorting to any means necessary to achieve their goals!
Swish!
At the same time, Dongfang Xiaoyao flashed her figure, moving to the front side and scooping up the dagger on the ground.
With the dagger in hand, Dongfang Xiaoyao did not retreat but advanced, actively facing the four outer domain black-armored warriors.
One against four.
The girl's killing performance was ongoing!
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