Ren Tianxing, Li Banxia, Niangniangqiang, and Laitou Heshang quickly dodged, narrowly evading the second attack.
Before they could catch their breath, the third and fourth attacks followed in quick succession.
These four attacks were completely distinct, as if each of them was facing Xuanyuan Xun, Rong Guang, Shangguan Yulin, and Shen Liuxing simultaneously.
What was originally a one-on-one battle abruptly turned into a one-against-four, with no breathing room, leaving Ren Tianxing, Li Banxia, Niangniangqiang, and Laitou Heshang stunned.
They were clearly four individuals, and Xuanyuan Xun and the others were also four, so why did it feel like they were facing sixteen people?
Zi Linling, watching Xuanyuan Xun, Rong Guang, Shangguan Yulin, and Shen Liuxing use the Little Four Symbols Formation for the first time, revealed a surprised smile as their coordination was flawless.
Not far away, the Xu family led by Xu Rongwei, the Du family led by Du Kang, and the Shen family led by Shen Teng all witnessed this scene.
Xu Rongwei exclaimed in shock, "No wonder the five of them could turn the entire Chixue City upside down. Just this formation they are using now is enough to give the Gou and Cao families a tough time."
His assessment was already high, but he didn't know that when dealing with the Gou or Cao families, Xuanyuan Xun, Rong Guang, Shangguan Yulin, and Shen Liuxing had barely made a move. It was Zi Linling alone who had subdued both families completely.
Xu Kaide said with a wry smile, "It is still the Patriarch's wisdom that allowed us to observe the situation, thus preventing the Xu family from becoming a laughingstock."
Yu Laiwen was also shocked, saying, "It seems I underestimated the five of them. At this point, I must admit that the Patriarch's foresight is beyond my reach!"
A hint of pride flashed in Xu Rongwei's eyes, and he smiled, "Both elders are too modest! As the Patriarch of the Xu family, I must consider the family's interests in all my actions and proceed with utmost caution. It is I who have made you two elders laugh!"
Xu Kaide, seasoned by age and experience, continued to flatter, "Patriarch, in your opinion, do the Four Eccentrics of the Chaotic Domain have any hope of winning?"
Xu Laiwen looked at Xu Rongwei curiously, respectfully awaiting his answer.
Xu Rongwei said without hesitation, "You are overthinking it. For the Four Eccentrics of the Chaotic Domain, let alone winning, it would be extremely difficult for them to last for another incense stick's time!"
"Ah..."
Xu Kaide and Xu Laiwen cried out in shock at Xu Rongwei's words.
The hidden dwelling of the Du family.
Du Kang sighed, "As expected of the Chosen One, even those around her are so terrifying! It is fortunate that we did not rush forward recklessly, otherwise with our meager numbers, we might not have been their match."
Behind him stood Du Zihou, the second elder of the Du family.
Du Zihou frowned and said, "The Chosen One is indeed powerful, and her followers are all peerless geniuses. Could it be that the Chosen One is truly an avatar of the Heavenly Dao, someone not to be opposed?"
Du Kang nodded, "The ancient texts do indeed record such things. Therefore, unless it is absolutely necessary, we should avoid getting involved in this mess and just observe. I only fear..."
He paused there, as if unsure how to continue.
Du Zihou asked curiously, "What is the Patriarch worried about?"
Du Kang pondered for a moment, then said with a worried expression, "Second Elder, I don't know why, but I have a strong feeling that we are enemies, not friends, with these five!"
"Ah? Why?" Du Zihou asked, bewildered.
Du Kang shook his head, "I don't know, it's just a very strong premonition."
"This..."
Du Zihou didn't know what to say.
The hidden location of the Shen family.
Shen Teng shook his head with a bitter smile, "Demons are surrounded by demons. The followers of the Chosen One are all blessed by destiny. The Four Eccentrics of the Chaotic Domain are going to fall this time! Fortunately, our Shen family did not play the role of the bird in front, or it would be our Shen family in a sorry state!"
Beside him stood a man who bore a striking resemblance to him, his younger brother Shen Yue.
Shen Yue seemed not to hear Shen Teng's words, his gaze fixed intently on Shen Liuxing, lost in thought.
Seeing no response, Shen Teng turned his head in confusion and asked, "Second brother, what are you thinking?"
Shen Yue did not answer, still staring at Shen Liuxing.
"Second brother?"
Shen Teng called out tentatively. Shen Yue seemed not to hear him.
"Second brother!"
Shen Teng raised his voice slightly.
Shen Yue was suddenly startled from his reverie and asked, "Ah? What did you say, elder brother?"
Shen Teng said helplessly, "What are you thinking about? So lost in thought?"
Shen Yue frowned and asked, "Elder brother, look closely at the man holding the black long flute. Do you feel anything strange?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Teng quickly looked towards Shen Liuxing.
As he looked, he was startled.
Because, from Shen Liuxing, he vaguely sensed a familiar feeling.
This feeling was as if Shen Liuxing was his own kin.
Shen Teng looked at Shen Yue in shock, his face grave, "You have that feeling too, don't you?"
Shen Yue nodded, "Since elder brother also feels it, then it must be true! That person holding the black long flute must be of our Shen family bloodline!"
Shen Teng was puzzled, "How is this possible? When did our Shen family have any bloodline that was lost outside?"
Shen Yue smiled and shook his head, "I'd like to know! However, the question now is, will our Shen family still get involved in this mess?"
Shen Teng thought for a moment and said, "Let's observe the situation. We'll find an opportunity to talk to the person holding the black long flute. If possible, let's aim to be friends rather than enemies!"
"I understand!"
Shen Yue nodded and vanished from his spot.
Shen Teng quickly asked, "Second brother, where are you going?"
Shen Yue replied without looking back, "To find an opportunity!"
"Second brother..."
Shen Teng called out again, but Shen Yue had already gone far.
Zi Linling's gaze shifted from the Xu family's hidden location to the Du family's hidden location, then to the Shen family's hidden location. A smile, hard to describe, curved her lips.
As Xu Rongwei, Du Kang, and Shen Teng had predicted, Ren Tianxing, Li Banxia, Niangniangqiang, and Laitou Heshang did not last long before they were captured by Xuanyuan Xun, Rong Guang, Shangguan Yulin, and Shen Liuxing.
The four had their dan tian sealed and were forced to consume the Hundred Days Intestine-Breaking Pill, after which they were tossed aside like rubbish.
"Miss Zi, this Little Four Symbols Formation is truly remarkable. The ability to transfer the attacks of the four of us to each other is truly unexpected!" Shangguan Yulin exclaimed excitedly.
Rong Guang also smiled and said, "Indeed! Let alone these four strange individuals, even I, if caught off guard, would be flustered!"