"Why are you looking for a sword cultivator?"
Li Xuan was a little curious when he heard this. Seeing the anxious look on the faces of the three people, could they be looking for him? Li Xuan couldn't help but have this thought, and he decided not to reveal his identity to see what these people wanted.
The man in the black robe immediately spoke, "Judging by your majestic demeanor, you are undoubtedly a disciple from a major force. Traveling alone like this, if you encounter that sword cultivator, it might be a bit troublesome. Of course, I'm not saying you're not strong enough, but that sword cultivator is just too inhuman."
"My name is Kun Tianfan. May I ask your name? By the way, the 'brother' who just spoke about that sword cultivator, who exactly is he?" Li Xuan's heart stirred, and he asked.
"So it's Brother Kun. My name is Feng Hao, from the Black and White Sect. These two are my junior brothers, Wang Feng and Li Rong, respectively. Brother Kun, your surname is Kun, so you must be a disciple of the Li Huo Sect, right? Two hundred miles from here, at the plaza, your sect brothers are there."
Feng Hao's eyes lit up with joy, and he immediately said, "Right, speaking of that sword cultivator, he's truly detestable. That sword cultivator has at least the strength of a high-level or even peak Martial King. Everyone he encounters is killed by him, and their spatial rings are taken. Brother Kun, don't you think such a sword cultivator is too inhuman!"
"Such behavior is a disgrace to us spiritual masters!" Li Xuan said righteously and nodded, then changed the subject, "By the way, Brother Feng Hao, how did you get this news? Could it be that you three were also robbed by that sword cultivator?"
"Well... this news is all what we heard. But rumors don't come from nowhere; this matter is definitely nineteen out of ten true. At least on our way here, we've seen no less than ten corpses. Without exception, their spatial rings were taken. And each person was killed with a single sword!"
Feng Hao chuckled sheepishly, but then quickly reaffirmed.
Li Xuan was stunned. "Holy crap, you actually believe hearsay!" Although he had taken their spatial rings, they had provoked him first.
"Brother Kun, you say, this person is so powerful, yet he kills so many weaker spiritual masters. He has no noble bearing at all. Should we not jointly attack and punish such a person! Even if we can't suppress him, we should at least denounce him!" Seeing Li Xuan in a daze, Feng Hao spoke up.
"That... uh, yes, you are right!" Li Xuan was speechless and finally nodded in agreement.
"I knew Brother Kun was a chivalrous person. Such a cruel sword cultivator, would Brother Kun be willing to join us? If we encounter that sword cultivator, we can seek justice for our fallen comrades!" Feng Hao asked expectantly.
If they could recruit a disciple from the Li Huo Sect, it would undoubtedly be a great asset to them. Even if they didn't encounter the sword cultivator, getting to know a proud son of heaven from the Li Huo Sect was what Feng Hao desired. Although the Black and White Sect was considered a first-class force, it was nothing compared to the behemoth that was the Li Huo Sect.
"Is that so..." Li Xuan pretended to be silent for a moment, then slowly smiled and nodded under the expectant gaze of the three, "Alright."
"Excellent!" Feng Hao had already felt that his plan might fall through, but Li Xuan's agreement instantly brought a smile to Feng Hao's face. "Brother Kun, should we continue to search for that sword cultivator, or should we first meet your sect brothers at the plaza?"
"This ruin is vast. If that sword cultivator knew people were looking for him, he might hide. Moreover, since that sword cultivator is so brutal, we might not be his match if we encounter him. As for my sect brothers, my relationship with them isn't very good. But what is this plaza that Brother Feng Hao mentioned?" Li Xuan thought for a moment and asked.
Meeting up with his sect brothers? What a joke!
Li Xuan knew that if he went, his false identity would be exposed, and if he angered the disciples of the Li Huo Sect, it would go against his original plan. Thinking of this, Li Xuan suddenly felt that it would be best to stay away from the so-called plaza. After all, since Feng Hao hadn't provoked him, Li Xuan couldn't bring himself to silence them.
"Brother Kun's words are not without reason. As far as I know, besides our Black and White Sect, many other sect disciples are looking for that sword cultivator. Even Qingzhu Saintess, one of the Four Little Flowers of the Hundred Flowers Sect, has issued a statement offering two hundred thousand middle-grade spirit stones to anyone who can capture the sword cultivator alive."
Feng Hao nodded. Their purpose in seeking Li Xuan was simply to see if they could gain something. Although they were also at the high-level Martial King realm, Feng Hao knew that sword cultivators were invincible at the same level. Feng Hao felt that even if the three of them joined forces, they might not be a match for that sword cultivator.
Moreover, Feng Hao had a vague premonition. If this person was a disciple of the Myriad Sword Sect, they wouldn't dare to get involved. The reputation of the Twelve Sects was not for nothing. Life and death in the ruins were already uncertain, and robbery and murder were common. They were speaking out now because the ruins had not truly emerged.
As Feng Hao was contemplating, Li Xuan was shocked. Qingzhu Saintess was offering a bounty of two hundred thousand middle-grade spirit stones for him?
This woman was indeed a terrifying creature! Li Xuan recalled the woman from the Hundred Flowers Sect he had met before, and assumed it was Qingzhu Saintess. Li Xuan shook his head and then looked at Feng Hao. He was very curious about that plaza.
"I'm sorry, Brother Kun. I was distracted by thinking of Qingzhu Saintess." Feng Hao snapped back to attention and saw Li Xuan looking at him, so he chuckled sheepishly and said, "That plaza also appeared suddenly yesterday, with only the words 'Sacred Ruins' on it. According to Senior Brother Jun Bieli who was present, this plaza should be the true entrance to the ruins."
"Sacred Ruins Plaza... No wonder I've only found some spirit fruits of decent quality these past few days. So the true ruins are not here." Li Xuan nodded slowly. It seemed he had to go to the Sacred Ruins Plaza no matter what. However, it seemed that the Four Little Flowers of the Hundred Flowers Sect had quite a bit of influence. Feng Hao, who was at least at the high-level Martial King realm, was actually smitten by that Qingzhu.
"Brother Kun, shall we head to the Sacred Ruins Plaza next?" Feng Hao asked tentatively.
Li Xuan nodded. "Since the Sacred Ruins Plaza has appeared, the entrance to the main sect should also appear soon. However, I will still go with Brother Feng Hao and the others. My sect brothers ostracize me, and I don't want to embarrass myself by joining them."
"Whatever Brother Kun says!" Feng Hao nodded eagerly with a happy expression. What a joke! If this Kun Tianfan were to join forces with the Li Huo Sect's team, how could he possibly establish a connection with the Li Huo Sect? As for Kun Tianfan's poor relationship with his sect brothers, what did that have to do with him? The fact that Kun Tianfan was alive and well explained some things.
"Then let's go." Li Xuan saw Feng Hao's compliance and showed a slight smile.
"Brother Kun, please!" Feng Hao gestured to the side with a smile.
After walking for a few minutes, Li Xuan suddenly stopped and turned to Feng Hao, "Brother Feng Hao, have you never suspected that I am that sword cultivator?"
Feng Hao was stunned, then laughed heartily and shook his head, "How could that be? Brother Kun is so dashing and has such a majestic presence, how could he be that notoriously brutal sword cultivator."
Li Xuan smiled and then turned to continue forward. Feng Hao and the other two swallowed, and then followed. However, Feng Hao himself didn't notice that fine beads of sweat had appeared on his forehead.
Half an hour later, Li Xuan and the other three people saw a cylindrical structure in the distance. Li Xuan glanced at it and nodded slightly. It seemed they had arrived at the Sacred Ruins Plaza.