"Who dares trespass upon the Cangyun Sect!"
Upon hearing the man's words, the grip Li Xuan held loosened in his daze. At the same time, an enraged roar echoed from afar.
"Elder Geng, save us!"
Seeing the newcomer, the two men hurriedly shouted.
"Elder Geng, he... he's looking for Li Yao." When they found Li Xuan paying them no mind, the two men quickly ran behind the approaching figure and said.
"Looking for Li Yao?" Geng Fu's brows furrowed at the words. His gaze then shifted to Li Xuan, asking, "What relation are you to her?"
"Elder Geng, he says he's Li Yao's brother," a disciple nearby chimed in.
"Li Yao's brother, and he found his way here. There's a disciple in the outer sect named Li Chengyun, who seems to be from the same family as that Li Yao," Geng Fu mused, his gaze softening slightly as he looked at Li Xuan. "Although you have some connection to our Cangyun Sect, that is no reason for you to strike our disciples. Today, I will apprehend you. We will decide your fate after investigating the matter."
"Do you have any objections?"
The expressions of the two disciples changed subtly. It was they who had initiated the attack. If Geng Fu investigated the situation thoroughly, they would be the ones in trouble.
"Who are you?" Li Xuan's senses returned, his expression turning icy.
"I am Geng Fu, the Great Elder of the Cangyun Sect's Outer Sect. While you may be a descendant of Li Chengyun, you cannot lay hands on our disciples. Although they are not seriously injured, this precedent cannot be allowed. Lad, I advise you to surrender obediently," Geng Fu stated.
"Surrender obediently?" A glint of ferocity flashed in Li Xuan's eyes. "A dignified Great Elder of the Outer Sect, yet all of you are the same breed. To strike without discerning right from wrong, are the elders here to replace the juniors? And you say you'll apprehend me, who do you think you are?"
As Li Xuan's words fell, Geng Fu's face darkened. The two disciples behind him exchanged glances, a flicker of joy in their eyes. Li Xuan dared to speak to Elder Geng in such a manner; he would surely be subdued within moments. If he offended Elder Geng, even if they were in the wrong initially, they would now be in the right.
"A sharp-tongued brat, it seems I must discipline you properly on behalf of your parents today!" Geng Fu declared, waving his hand. A palm print formed from spiritual energy surged towards Li Xuan.
"Scram!" Li Xuan snorted and threw a punch. Instantly, Geng Fu's spiritual energy palm print was shattered.
"Who exactly are you!" Geng Fu's pupils constricted sharply as his attack was dispersed by a single punch from Li Xuan. Although he had only used thirty percent of his spiritual power, it was not something a young brat could easily withstand. No wonder the two mountain-guarding disciples were no match for Li Xuan; Geng Fu immediately guessed that Li Xuan's strength was well above the Initial Spirit Realm.
Li Xuan sneered, "I told you, I am Li Yao's brother!"
"Lad, while you possess some strength, this is the Cangyun Sect! Even if you were Li Chengyun's father, you must remain here today!" Geng Fu frowned. However, as the Great Elder of the Outer Sect, he had to uphold the Cangyun Sect's reputation. Without further hesitation, he moved his mind and sent another palm strike towards Li Xuan.
Boom!
This time, Geng Fu held nothing back. His peak Martial King realm aura erupted. Instantly, all the outer sect disciples looked towards the main gate. Then, they moved in unison towards the gate, clearly having realized that it was Geng Fu who had attacked. An event involving the Great Elder was bound to be exciting.
"So, this world truly is not always about reason."
"I only came to find my sister."
"And you attacked me without a second thought."
"And you, in turn, attacked me without asking for any reason."
"Since that's the case, let's see whose fist is harder!"
Li Xuan's expression turned cold. He took a step forward, and his spiritual sword materialized in his hand. The next moment, Li Xuan unleashed a sword strike. Terrifying sword energy raged, descending upon the massive palm condensed by Geng Fu.
Bang!
A terrifying shockwave erupted, and the massive stone gate of the Cangyun Sect was instantly reduced to rubble. The outer sect disciples who had just arrived were aghast at the sight. Someone had attacked the Cangyun Sect!
"Sword energy... you are a sword cultivator! Esteemed sir, there might be some misunderstanding!" Seeing Li Xuan draw his sword, Geng Fu felt a sense of impending death. At this point, Geng Fu could discern Li Xuan's cultivation level – also Martial King realm! Moreover, that single sword strike not only shattered his full-power attack but also made him feel the chill of death!
He had never heard of such a young Martial King realm powerhouse.
What truly concerned Geng Fu was that Li Xuan was a sword cultivator!
Such an outstanding genius, could he possibly be without powerful backing? If he had offended an influence that shouldn't be offended, the Cangyun Sect might face annihilation. If that happened, he would be an eternal sinner of the Cangyun Sect.
He recalled that although sword cultivators were rare in the Tianyun Kingdom, they were very united. Furthermore, sword cultivators were fiercely protective and vengeful. The thought sent Geng Fu into a panic.
"You want to talk now? It's too late!" Li Xuan's eyes blazed with ferocity, his aura growing stronger. Although he had not yet surpassed the peak of the early Martial King realm, the sword energy emanating from his body was as substantial as solid matter.
"Go!"
Li Xuan willed it, and the dense sword energy transformed into a colossal sword, striking down towards the Cangyun Sect's main gate.
Sensing the terrifying, soul-stirring sword energy from the giant sword, Geng Fu felt an overwhelming sense of insurmountable power. Just as he was about to retreat, he saw that the swarming outer sect disciples were also engulfed by the sword energy. His face contorted in terror.
"Retreat, quickly retreat!"
Geng Fu roared and frantically attacked, pouring his spiritual energy relentlessly towards the disciples.
Boom!
The giant sword descended, engulfing everyone, including Geng Fu, in its brilliant light. The fearsome sword energy raged, and their figures were instantly swallowed.
"Who dares destroy my Cangyun Sect's gate!"
An enraged roar echoed, and streaks of light shot up from the ground, rushing towards the main gate.
"Geng Fu, you... what in the world happened?" Seeing the ground littered with disciples' corpses, even Cang Xuanzi, the Sect Master, turned pale, then roared at Geng Fu.
All eyes turned to Geng Fu, but then they widened in shock.
Geng Fu's arms were cleanly severed, and his body was covered in crisscrossing sword wounds. Blood poured out, a truly gruesome sight.
"Who are you, and why have you injured my Cangyun Sect disciples!" Cang Xuanzi's face twitched. Geng Fu was indeed terribly mangled.
"Now you ask me? If he had asked me like you did from the beginning, would it have ended like this?" Li Xuan chuckled faintly, then shook his head and looked at Cang Xuanzi. "Where is my sister."
"Your sister? If she's your sister, why are you at the Cangyun Sect looking for her?" Cang Xuanzi was taken aback. If not for Li Xuan's strength, Cang Xuanzi would have already acted. He had assumed there was some deep-seated hatred, but it turned out he was looking for his sister. But if he was looking for his sister, why come to the Cangyun Sect?
Looking at the groaning disciples scattered everywhere, Cang Xuanzi felt deeply wronged. The Cangyun Sect had over ten thousand outer sect disciples, and nearly seventy percent of them were here.
"Sect... Sect Master, he is Li Yao's brother, *cough*..." Geng Fu struggled to speak, then spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed backward.
"Li Yao?" Cang Xuanzi and the others exchanged looks, their expressions shifting slightly. Li Xuan, who had been observing Cang Xuanzi, felt his pupils constrict slightly.
Could something have happened to Yao'er?