Chapter 319 - 210: Ancient Inheritance, a Sage Imparts the Dao

"Heh heh heh, I’m already doing you a favor by even speaking to you. Are you really trying to stop me?"

With a sinister smile, the Blood Shadow Monster immediately transformed into a streak of blood-red light and shot straight for the Xu Clan Territory.

Daoist Fire Cloud, furious, instantly became a streak of fiery light and gave chase.

However, although he was in the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, he wasn’t proficient in Escape Techniques.

He actually couldn’t catch up to the Blood Shadow Monster, a Tribulation Cultivator who was only in the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment!

「A few moments later.」

The two arrived near the Xu Clan Territory, one chasing the other.

The Blood Shadow Monster sneered, "Fire Cloud, did you really think parking a Flying Ship here would be enough to scare me off?"

"Hm? A Flying Ship?"

Daoist Fire Cloud was taken aback. That Flying Ship wasn’t his.

Just then, a streak of azure light rose from the Xu Clan Territory, coalescing in mid-air into the form of Li Chang’an.

He smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Daoist Fire Cloud."

"You are... Li Chang’an from Cui Ping Mountain?"

Daoist Fire Cloud recognized Li Chang’an.

He glanced down at the Xu Clan Territory and instantly understood the situation.

’The Xu Family is supposed to be under my protection, but when they ran into trouble, they didn’t come to me. Instead, they found a Foundation Establishment cultivator from another territory to help—and one who’s weaker than I am at that!’

’That Patriarch Xu is as dumb as a pig!’ Daoist Fire Cloud felt a surge of displeasure and cursed inwardly.

’Even if they were going to look for outside help, they should have found someone stronger.’

’What good is Li Chang’an?’

’Can he even catch the Blood Shadow Monster?’

Not far away, the Blood Shadow Monster was also sizing up Li Chang’an.

"Heh heh, isn’t that the cowardly turtle from Cui Ping Mountain?"

He had been startled at first, thinking the Xu Family had hired a true expert. But upon recognizing Li Chang’an’s face, he instantly relaxed.

Below, in the Xu Clan Territory.

Hearing the Blood Shadow Monster’s words, the many Xu Clan Members grew anxious.

It seemed the Blood Shadow Monster wasn’t the least bit afraid of Li Chang’an.

Their family’s Treasure had most likely been given away for nothing.

The only good news was that Daoist Fire Cloud was here. Maybe he could drive the Blood Shadow Monster away.

But they all knew in their hearts that Daoist Fire Cloud would surely be displeased they had sought help from an outsider.

The days ahead for the Xu Family would be difficult!

Xu Nianqiu, filled with worry, sent a secret Sound Transmission. "Grandfather, we really shouldn’t have gone to Elder Changqing. We should have just asked Fire Cloud Ancestor directly."

Xu Yang remained silent for a long moment, not saying a word.

Despite the doubts from his clan, he remained unshaken in his faith in Li Chang’an.

Above the clan territory.

Li Chang’an’s expression remained serene, unprovoked by the insult.

"Blood Shadow Monster, I hear your Escape Technique is exceptional?"

"What? You, turtle, want to test me?"

The Blood Shadow Monster couldn’t help but laugh.

The next instant, his figure flashed. He transformed into a streak of blood-red light, shooting straight for Xu Yang.

He paid no mind whatsoever to Li Chang’an, who was right there.

However, in the blink of an eye, Li Chang’an seemed to teleport, appearing directly in front of him and unleashing a Sword Array.

"What?"

The Blood Shadow Monster’s face fell. He retreated explosively, attempting to dodge the strike.

But Li Chang’an’s Escape Technique was even greater than his.

He couldn’t evade it.

He could only watch helplessly as the terrifying Sword Array shattered his Protective Treasure and slammed into him with immense force.

BOOM!

The Blood Shadow Monster exploded in mid-air.

His Escape Technique was impressive, but his Defense was utterly ordinary. He stood no chance against such a blow.

Killed on the spot!

Li Chang’an raised his hand, and the monster’s Storage Pouch flew into it.

Meanwhile, Dahuang, hidden underground, brandished the Venerable Soul Banner and captured his Soul.

The battle was over.

From start to finish, less than three breaths had passed!

"The Blood Shadow Monster... is dead?"

In the clan territory below, the Xu Clan Members were all dumbfounded.

In their eyes, a Foundation Establishment Powerhouse was a supreme existence. A single one could easily annihilate the entire Xu Family.

But now, they had just witnessed the fall of a Foundation Establishment cultivator with their own eyes!

Several of them subconsciously pinched themselves, just to make sure they weren’t dreaming.

"Grandfather, how is Elder Changqing so strong?"

"How would I know..."

Xu Yang muttered, his heart reeling in shock.

He had assumed that even if Li Chang’an could drive off the Blood Shadow Monster, it would only be after a bitter fight. He even thought Li Chang’an might have to call on Xu Fugui and Chu Daniu for help.

But what he had just witnessed was beyond his comprehension.

It wasn’t just him.

Even Daoist Fire Cloud, a powerhouse in the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, found it utterly incredible.

’The Blood Shadow Monster terrorized this region for a century, and he just died here?’

He simply couldn’t believe it. He shot dozens of blasts of Magical Power in all directions, trying to find any trace of the Blood Shadow Monster’s Qi.

He suspected the Blood Shadow Monster had used some kind of technique to feign death and escape.

But the air around him was completely empty.

After a thorough search, he found nothing.

The ghastly, crimson pool of blood on the ground below was a constant reminder to Daoist Fire Cloud.

The Blood Shadow Monster was truly dead!

Daoist Fire Cloud took a deep breath. When he looked at Li Chang’an again, his eyes held a new-found solemnity and wariness.

’How is Li Chang’an so much stronger than the rumors say? And I’ve never heard of him possessing such a powerful Escape Technique!’

He was still reeling from the shock of the Escape Technique Li Chang’an had just demonstrated.

Just then, Li Chang’an smiled at him. "Daoist Fire Cloud, why don’t you join me in the Xu Family’s great hall for some tea?"

"Of course!"

Daoist Fire Cloud cupped his hands, his attitude far more respectful than before.

Under the shocked and reverent gazes of the many Xu Clan Members,

the two men descended and entered the great hall.

「Over the next few days.」

Li Chang’an and Daoist Fire Cloud spent their time in the great hall discussing the Dao, sharing their respective Cultivation Insights regarding the Foundation Establishment Stage.

The longer they spoke, the more astonished Daoist Fire Cloud became.