"What the hell is going on?
This brat actually knows the Azure Bamboo Saintess?
Seeing Li Xuan and Qing Zhu greet each other, Feng Hao, Kun Peng, and Bu Jing Lei were all stunned. However, Qing Zhu's next sentence made everyone's expressions change, their gazes fixed on Li Xuan.
'You are a sword cultivator, yet you kill for treasure and impersonate a disciple of the Li Huo Sect. Are you truly not afraid that we will kill you?'
'Is this the sword cultivator who killed for treasure?'
'Didn't the Azure Bamboo Saintess say before that anyone who captures him alive will receive two hundred thousand mid-grade spirit stones? I think this is true!'
'This fellow is quite bold to dare to come here.'
'...'
The crowd immediately started discussing, with killing intent in many of their eyes. Among the spirit masters who were killed, many were their fellow disciples. However, no one dared to be the first to act, as they knew that the sword cultivator possessed at least the strength of a high-level or peak Martial King.
Moreover, Li Xuan had impersonated a disciple of the Li Huo Sect before, which was undoubtedly throwing mud at the Li Huo Sect. Now that Kun Peng, the leader of the Li Huo Sect, was present, he naturally had to save face and suppress Li Xuan. Not only Kun Peng, but the Azure Bamboo Saintess's reward also indicated a past grievance with Li Xuan.
No one present was stupid, and they understood the series of events instantly.
This sword cultivator had not only offended the Hundred Flower Sect and the Li Huo Sect but also seemed to have some conflict with Bu Jing Lei, who had spoken earlier. Bu Jing Lei was the leader of the Heavenly Thunder Sect, and it could be said that Li Xuan had instantly offended three major sects.
'This brat is likely not going to survive,' everyone sneered. Any one of the Twelve Sects could crush Li Xuan, let alone three major sects.
'You woman, I didn't provoke you, why are you targeting me?' Li Xuan rolled his eyes at Qing Zhu, then looked at Bu Jing Lei and said, 'Your Excellency, I don't seem to have offended you, do I?'
Bu Jing Lei remained silent for a moment after hearing this, then shook his head, 'No.'
'No?' Li Xuan's anger flared upon hearing this, 'If not, are you just shouting for no reason?'
'You seem quite arrogant,' Bu Jing Lei's facial muscles twitched, and he stared at Li Xuan, saying.
'This brat is done for. It seems Bu Jing Lei didn't plan to intervene originally, but now this brat has cornered him,' someone in the crowd remarked.
At this moment, Feng Hao and the other two exchanged glances, their eyes filled with lingering fear. The person they had been traveling with earlier was indeed that sword cultivator.
For a moment, cold sweat broke out on their faces.
'Brother Sword Maniac, is this person a disciple of your Myriad Sword Sect?' Kun Peng suddenly asked the sword-carrying man.
The sword-carrying man glanced at Li Xuan after hearing this and then shook his head slightly, 'No.'
'I am very curious. Since you are not a disciple of the Li Huo Sect nor a member of the Myriad Sword Sect, where does your arrogant confidence come from?' Bu Jing Lei looked at Li Xuan and asked.
'Arrogant? If you weren't shouting like a dog, would my identity be exposed? You are called Bu Jing Lei, right? Did you discover my identity early on, and therefore want to use this opportunity to make me clash with the Li Huo Sect so you could reap the benefits?' Li Xuan sneered.
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was mindful. Kun Peng's heart stirred at this moment, truly puzzled by Bu Jing Lei's previous actions. With Li Xuan's words, Kun Peng remembered that he did have some minor conflicts with Bu Jing Lei a few years ago.
'Brother Jing Lei, I think this person is provoking you so much. If you don't act again, you might be looked down upon by the world,' Kun Peng said, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. xxs 1
You want to drag me down? Now let's see who can't get off the stage.
'Brother Kun Peng is right. If any cat or dog can look down on my Heavenly Thunder Sect, how can my Heavenly Thunder Sect establish itself among the Twelve Sects? This brat is mine.' Bu Jing Lei's eyes were filled with fierce killing intent, not only because of Kun Peng's words but more so because Li Xuan dared to insult him!
'You want to fight? Fine, I'll give you this chance,' Li Xuan immediately said upon hearing this, but his words stunned everyone again.
'These words from the sword cultivator make me feel like he's giving Bu Jing Lei a chance to fight?'
'This fellow doesn't think Bu Jing Lei is qualified to fight him, does he?'
'It is rumored that disciples of the Heavenly Thunder Sect can summon heavenly thunder to kill enemies. I think even if this brat is eloquent, he cannot escape the judgment of heavenly thunder.'
'...'
'For many years, I have never been angered. Because those people died before I could get angry. You are very good. You are the first person to successfully anger me and still be standing. But don't worry, I won't let you die easily. That would be too cheap for you.'
Bu Jing Lei slowly walked towards Li Xuan, lightning occasionally surging around him. Seeing this, everyone retreated, leaving a large area. Bu Jing Lei was clearly enraged.
'You talk too much,' Li Xuan pouted upon hearing this, then extended his left index finger and beckoned to Bu Jing Lei, 'If you want to fight, come on.'
A fierce glint flashed in Bu Jing Lei's eyes, and he disappeared from his spot. In the next instant, he threw a punch directly at Li Xuan's chest.
'Fighting with our bodies?' Li Xuan smiled upon seeing this, advancing instead of retreating, and also threw a punch.
Bang!
The two fists collided, and a terrifying shockwave instantly spread in all directions. Seeing this, Jun Bi Li and the others immediately took action, and a barrier blocked the shockwave.
In the arena, Li Xuan and Bu Jing Lei stopped, their eyes locked on each other.
'I underestimated you.' Seeing that Li Xuan had taken his punch head-on and was not at a disadvantage at all, Bu Jing Lei's expression became serious. The physical bodies of Heavenly Thunder Sect disciples were far stronger than those of the other Twelve Sects, but he didn't expect Li Xuan to be unharmed. At this moment, Bu Jing Lei began to take him seriously.
'I overestimated you. I thought a disciple of the Heavenly Thunder Sect would be so formidable, but it turns out to be this,' Li Xuan said, dusting off his hands.
'I hope you can still be so glib next,' Bu Jing Lei's eyelids twitched, but he took a deep breath and gradually calmed down. His aura surged, instantly reaching the early stage of the Martial Emperor realm.
In the next moment, Bu Jing Lei shot out, heading straight for Li Xuan. The two figures crossed paths and immediately became entangled.
'His strength is not weak. Let's put aside our previous decision for now,' said a woman standing in front of Qing Zhu at the same time.
'Senior Sister Mu Dan, you don't think this sword cultivator can survive Bu Jing Lei, do you?' Qing Zhu immediately asked.
Mu Dan stared at Li Xuan and Bu Jing Lei who were entangled and nodded slowly, 'Bu Jing Lei is not using his full strength, and that sword cultivator likely isn't either. With the entrance to the ruins about to open, Bu Jing Lei certainly won't reveal his trump card in advance. So, this fight will at most be a draw.'
Qing Zhu's expression became solemn upon hearing this. Mu Dan was the leader of their Hundred Flower Sect's team and also possessed the strength of the early stage of the Martial Emperor realm, so she would not lie. If that sword cultivator could fight Bu Jing Lei to a draw, then her earlier promise to kill him would have to be abandoned.
Bang!
Li Xuan and Bu Jing Lei exchanged a punch, and using the rebound force, they both retreated. Their eyes met again.
'I didn't expect your physique to be so powerful. It's impossible to win against you with just our bodies,' Bu Jing Lei's expression grew more and more serious, clearly surprised by Li Xuan's formidable physique. However, Bu Jing Lei was not worried; he even felt he could kill Li Xuan. But the cost would be revealing his trump card in advance.
Bu Jing Lei glanced at the surrounding crowd, and finally shook his head. Revealing his trump card in advance, especially against a sword cultivator who also hadn't used any other means, was unnecessary.
'Disciples of your Heavenly Thunder Sect don't just cultivate their physique, do they? If you want to kill me, you'll probably have to use your divine abilities,' Li Xuan smiled.
'Aren't you a sword cultivator? Then why aren't you using your sword?' Bu Jing Lei sneered.
Li Xuan shook his head and said, 'If I used my sword, you would be dead.'
Hum!
Just as Bu Jing Lei was about to speak, a buzzing sound rang out. The crowd looked and saw a barrier resembling a large gate appearing in the center of the Sacred Ruin Plaza. Seeing this, everyone's breathing quickened.
The entrance to the Sacred Sect Ruins had opened!"