Chapter 523: Rules
Shua.
Following Xu Xiaoshouâs words, all the black-robed men turned to look at the short youth behind them.
This time, even a fool could tell who was the mastermind.
âYouâre very sharp.â The black-robed youth hesitated for a moment before taking a step forward.
âLetâs not talk about whether youâre sharp or not. Kid, arenât you a Red Coat? Have you forgotten the rules of the Red Coat? Do you think itâs appropriate to pretend to be someone else and ruin someoneâs reputation here?â
Xu Xiaoshou grabbed the famed sword, Green Scaled Ridge, and swept a cold glance over.
After these words were said, all the black-robed people panicked.
âRed Coat?â
âThis doesnât seem right!â
âBoss, is this really a Red Coat? If this fellow is a Red Coat, why would he ignore our actions?â
The black-robed second brother was shocked.
He was completely unaware of this point and he was even more confused.
If this youth was a Red Coat, how could he do the opposite and urge them to do such a thing?
The black-robed youth looked around and clearly saw the panic in the eyes of his companions.
âIâm not a Red Coat. Youâre mistaken,â he said in a low voice.
âDeceived, Passive Points, +1.â
Xu Xiaoshou sneered.
âWhy are you still pretending?â
âLittle Red Coat, do you really think I donât know anything?â
âIf I remember correctlyâŠâ
Xu Xiaoshou thought of the Night Guardianâs words at the end of the Flame Python incident and said, âLu Ke?â
âUh.â
The black-robed youth was obviously startled.
âWhat? Iâve called your name and you canât keep up with the pretense?â
Xu Xiaoshou chuckled. âLittle brat, the Night Guardian is looking for you. He told me that if you donât return to the team, heâll beat your ass to a pulp.â
âYou!â
âGlared At, Passive Points, +1.â
The young man in the black robe, Lu Ke, was obviously shocked by Xu Xiaoshouâs tone, but he did not respond. Instead, he said, âXu Xiaoshou, donât forget that youâre now ranked first on the Red Coatâs blacklist of the White Cave.â
âEven though I am not in the team at the moment, I still received the notice from the Night Guardian.â
âNow that you have encountered a Red Coat, donât you think itâs very interesting to show off here instead of giving up?â
He snorted coldly, and a trace of coldness appeared in his eyes.
However, after these words, Xu Xiaoshou did not have much of a reaction.
On the other hand, the group of black-robed people who were originally gathered around him was like frightened birds, feeling uneasy.
âItâs really a Red Coat?â
âDarn it, how could such a young Red Coat man appear? Boss, why didnât you say anything?â
âDo you know something?â
âIf this fellow is a Red Coat, then if we run away from the Thirty-Six Heavens Sealed Array, wouldnât that beâŠâ
âShut up!â
The black-robed boss couldnât help but shout because he was also kept in the dark.
But it did not matter if the youth in front of him was a Red Coat or not.
When that fellow attacked and took him down, the ability that he revealed was not something that an ordinary spiritual cultivator could resist.
What could he do?
Other than obeying and acting according to the youthâs orders, what else could he do?
âRun!â
Seeing the black-robed bossâs iron-faced silence, the crowd finally could not hold on any longer.
They were originally a team formed at the last minute.
At this moment, even the bossâs will was shaken. How could this team be maintained?
After a shout burst out, and the crowd dispersed like birds and beasts.
âWho dares to leave?â
Seeing that the person in front of them was about to leave, the young Lu Ke gave a clear shout and the sword intent that filled the sky directly locked down the entire scene.
This time, the people surrounding the Spirit Palace were all shocked.
They saw that the people around them who had raised their legs preparing to run, their bodies exploded with white sword aura. Not only did it lock down their bodies, but they were also battered.
âMaster Sword Intent?â
Su Qianqian was shocked.
Looking at the level of this young manâs sword intent, although they were both at the Master Stage, he was many times more powerful than her, who had just entered the sect.
Just by looking at the usage of this, All Things are Swords skill, it was completely not at the level of someone who had just become a master swordsman.
At the very least, in terms of the swordsmen present that could contend against that young manâŠ
Su Qianqian could not help but look back at Big Brother Shou.
Xu Xiaoshou also had a surprised look on his face.
He could also use the âI Am the Swordâ skill.
However, if he wanted to be like this young man, not only did he have to control people, he could also hurt people.
Not only could he injure others, but he could also injure them to the point of perfection. According to each personâs constitution, the corresponding amount of sword intent would be distributed differently.
It would completely cause the accused to be unable to resist, but he would have to continuously endure the painâŠ
Xu Xiaoshou indicated that he could not do it.
It was too exquisite!
Moreover, after this move, this youth was still so relaxed.
It could be seen that this burst of sword intent was based on his wishes, and he could do it with ease.
âI want to make a deal with you.â
Seeing that everyone was controlled and could no longer interfere with his actions, the youth, Lu Ke, said.
âA deal?â
Xu Xiaoshou raised his eyebrows and looked at the famed sword in his hand.
âNot this one.â
The corner of Lu Keâs eyes twitched, and he pulled it with his hand.
âBuzz!â
The Green Scale Ridge on Xu Xiaoshouâs hand suddenly buzzed and shook until his palm was numb.
âGo in.â
He casually threw this thing into his Yuan Mansion. Xu Xiaoshou smiled and said, âWhat deal?â
âWhere did you lock my sword?â Lu Ke was shocked.
He actually couldnât sense any aura of the Green Scale Ridge after Xu Xiaoshouâs action.
This meant that the place where Xu Xiaoshou closed the Green Scale Ridge was definitely not the spatial ring.
After all, if it was that kind of space, with a casual summon of his hand, the Green Scale Ridge would definitely return.
âYou donât need to knowâŠâ
Xu Xiaoshou said with a smile.
But halfway through his words, he saw the young Lu Ke form a seal in his hand, and a loud and clear dragonâs roar suddenly came from his Yuan Mansion.
âAng ââ
After the roar, the sword intent soared into the sky.
A green light shot out from his Yuan Mansion and flipped in the air twice before landing directly in Lu Keâs hand.
âGreen Scale Ridge?â
After seeing that it was the famed sword that he had locked up, it was Xu Xiaoshouâs turn to be surprised.
He could summon the famed sword even if it was in his Yuan Mansion?
âItâs useless.â
Su Qianqian laughed lightly and explained, âBig Brother Shou, if he is the real famed sword sword-bearer, then no matter where the famed sword is, it will be able to return in time when its owner calls for it.â
âThis is the famed sword!â
âThatâs right.â
Lu Ke snorted and continued, âXu Xiaoshou, I just wanted to make a deal with you, but I didnât expect you toâŠâ
âWho doesnât love a famed sword?â Xu Xiaoshou interrupted him indifferently.
Although he didnât expect such an existence like the famed sword to be able to break through the Yuan Mansion.
But if he couldnât keep it, then he couldnât keep it. It wasnât a big deal.
No wonder this young man didnât seem to panic at all when his own sword was taken away by someone else.
It turned out that the famed sword had recognized him as its master and was actually so powerful.
âYuan MansionâŠâ
He murmured and Xu Xiaoshou asked, âWhat deal?â
âThe Flame Python!â
Lu Ke went straight to the point and said, âI want your Flame Python.â
âOh?â
âYouâre also thinking about my sword?â
Xu Xiaoshou was amused. âIsnât that strange? Iâm thinking about your sword, and youâre also thinking about mine. Why donât we exchange?â
As he said that, he took out the Flame Python from his ring.
Everyoneâs eyes fixed on it. Even Rao Yinyin was stunned.
âIs it really a famed sword?â
No one could tell that it was a Flame Python.
However, the dark red sword in Xu Xiaoshouâs hand gave off an aura that was on the same level as the one in Lu Keâs handâŠ
Was it on the same level?
âBig Brother ShouâŠâ
Su Qianqian was stunned.
When she saw Xu Xiaoshou take out the famed sword, she was not surprised or happy at first.
On the contrary, a deep-rooted phantom that looked like a nightmare appeared in her mind.
It was the Masked Man!
âIf itâs really the famed sword, Big Brother Shou, will you be targeted by that guy too?â
âReceived Concern, Passive Points, +1.â
âSure enough, it can only be in your hands.â
Lu Ke exclaimed and his eyes became fiery. âXu Xiaoshou, give me the famed sword. I can guarantee that I wonât reveal your whereabouts. The Red Coat men will also not get the information of your location.â
âThatâs it?â
Xu Xiaoshou was stunned.
âIsnât that enough?â
Lu Ke was also stunned. âDo you know that the first target on the Red Coatâs blacklist is no longer the ghost beast, but you!â
âDo you know the dangers of your current circumstances?â
âI know.â Xu Xiaoshou spread out his hands. âBut, so what?â
Lu Ke was speechless and he was suddenly choked by these crazy words.
âXu Xiaoshou⊠chi.â
He couldnât help but laugh. Lu Keâs eyes were full of sarcasm. âYou are too naive. There is an inescapable net outside the White Cave. You canât escape, do you know that?â
âI seeâŠâ
Xu Xiaoshouâs eyes finally calmed down.
But he thought about his Vanishing Technique.
âLittle fellow, you do not need to be worried about my safety.â
âIf this is all you have to offer, then you should take advantage of my good mood and leave quickly!â
âOtherwise, I donât need you to save my life. As long as no one here has the opportunity to leak the news, then naturally, no one will leak my whereabouts.â
After saying this, everyone felt a chill in their hearts.
Seeing Xu Xiaoshouâs smiling face, they suddenly felt an inexplicable pressure.
Even the people from the Spirit Palace were silent for a moment.
âHahaha, you want to kill me?â
Lu Ke laughed, âItâs a good idea, but you donât have the strength at the moment!â
âMaybe.â Xu Xiaoshou frowned.
To be honest, he couldnât see the young manâs strength clearly.
Not just anyone could be the owner of a famed sword.
People like Su Qianqian wouldnât be able to pass if they didnât have a strong background.
They wouldnât be able to protect the famed sword at all.
The words were a little harsh but it was true.
Lu Ke not only had the identity of the sword-bearer but he also belonged to the Red Coat.
âHe has a powerful background.â
Xu Xiaoshou waved his hand.
âYou should leave. If you want to reveal my whereabouts, go ahead. Since I dare to come here, I wonât be afraid of this.â
At the moment, the Path Pattern Initial Stone was more important.
Once he got the treasure, he would immediately escape. No one would be able to retain him.
When Lu Ke heard this, he was a little surprised and uncertain.
There was still someone in the White Cave who was not afraid of the Red Coat?
And it was a young man?
âYouâŠâ
After hesitating for a moment, Lu Ke said again, âGive me the famed sword, and Iâll give you the Path Pattern Initial Stone!â
âOh?â
Xu Xiaoshouâs eyes immediately lit up. âYou have the Path Pattern Initial Stone?â
âI donât.â
Lu Ke shook his head and pointed at the ground. âBut thereâs one here.â
âPfft!â
Xu Xiaoshou immediately laughed out loud. âYou brat, youâre really funny. Iâm here. Do you think that I donât know that thereâs one here?â
Lu Ke said, âI know that you know, but⊠Iâm also here!â
The people from the Spirit Palace were originally happy.
However, their laughter suddenly stopped.
Mu Zixi was stunned for a moment before she slowly said, âXu Xiaoshou, Iâve finally met someone whoâs even more arrogant than you.â
âCrushed, Passive Points, +1.â
Xu Xiaoshou looked at the random information column and gritted his teeth as if he was having a toothache. He was just about to say something.
âDraw!â
Lu Ke placed his long sword behind his back and formed a hand seal with both of his hands before he suddenly struck the ground.
âDong Dong.â
A muffled sound, like the beating of a heart, shook the ground twice.
The ground suddenly shook.
In the next moment, it shook violently.
âKa Ka!â
Along with the sound of cracking, a beam of light shot out from under Xu Xiaoshouâs feet.
Xu Xiaoshou hurriedly dodged it.
âThe Heaven and Earth phenomenon?â
He looked at everything in front of him in surprise.
Lu Ke could stir up Heaven and Earth phenomenon?
âAll the treasures in White Cave have been sealed by a Red Coat.â
âThey donât take them just because they donât need them.â
âEven though itâs called a training ground, to put it bluntly, these treasures are used to reward those who dare to enter the White Cave and have the ability to take them.â
Lu Ke explained, and suddenly there was a hint of a smile on his voice.
âHowever, if it is really necessary, it only needs a seal. Even if it is a treasure that has yet to be unearthed and urgently needs to be nurtured, the Red Coat can take it back too!â
He removed the seal and looked up at the sky.
The light beam produced by the Heaven and Earth phenomenon of the Path Pattern Initial Stone was no less than the one produced by the famed sword Flame Python when it was unearthed.
Not only that, as the Heaven and Earthâs Power of Punishment gradually decreased, the dense path mechanism also spread out in an instant.
âBuzz!â
Rings of path mechanism ripples spread out from the center of the light beam.
In just an instant, they enveloped everyone present and continuously spread out.
âThis isâŠâ
Everyone was shocked.
This was because everyone could sense that along with the fluctuations of this path mechanism, their cultivation base seemed to be starting to loosen.
The bottleneck that was normally difficult to comprehend and break was faintly showing signs of being broken.
And those spiritual techniques that had yet to be mastered were also enlightened by the ripples of this streak of opportunity.
The ones with the most intense reactions were the spiritual cultivators who were already at the peak of the Upper Spiritual Level.
Tan Ji was originally lying on the ground, but suddenly, like a dead fish that had been hit by a knife, he bounced up from the ground and sat up straight.
âThis!â
He had woken up a long time ago.
He didnât want to talk, because he couldnât face Xu Xiaoshou and the people of the Spirit Palace.
However, with the appearance of the Path Pattern Initial Stone, he couldnât pretend anymore.
The cultivation level that he was desperately suppressing was like a rocket that was ignited at this moment, and he couldnât help but jump up.
âSuppress it!â
Tan Ji roared furiously in his heart and his expression turned savage.
He mobilized all the strength in his body to suppress the turbulent energy reserve.
Master Stage?
If this thing wanted to break through, Tan Ji would have been able to do so long ago.
However, wasnât the reason he had been maintaining his cultivation level was for the sake of Dongtianwang City?
If his cultivation level was really broken through for no reason at this moment, then wouldnât all his previous efforts go down the drain?
It wasnât just him.
At the moment of the excavation, more than ten people present almost couldnât suppress their cultivation and wanted to complete the breakthrough.
And those who couldnât be suppressed⊠were also present!
âBuzz.â
Mu Zixi raised her twin ponytails and wilted again.
Inexplicably, her cultivation level had broken through to the Upper Spiritual Level.
It was as if someone had hit her head with a stick, and it took her quite a while to regain her senses.
âThisâŠâ
Xu Xiaoshouâs face was also filled with disbelief.
With just this one wave of path mechanism, he began to feel that the door to the Upper Spiritual Level was opening for him.
However, it was different from the others.
His door to the Upper Spiritual Level seemed to be much more solid.
Even if he had the tendency to push it open, if he didnât give it a big push, with just this small wave of energyâŠ
Could only affect it, not push it away!
âBut this, isnât it too strong?â
Xu Xiaoshou was still very surprised.
This was just a fluctuation when it was just unearthed, yet it had such an influence.
If it was to be used for cultivation⊠it would be amazing!
Xu Xiaoshou was excited.
As expected, this Path Pattern Initial Stone was indeed worthy of being called a supreme treasure that could be used by Sovereign powerhouses to comprehend the Way of the Heavens.
It had just been unearthed and was already so useful.
If it was embedded in the Yuan Mansion, not only would the space of the Yuan Mansion be greatly expanded, but in the future, cultivating in it would be even faster!
âHow about it? Think about it?â
âYou should know that as the ripples of the Path Pattern Initial Stone spread, it will soon attract more people here. When that time comesâŠâ
Lu Keâs eyes were full of smiles and he did not say anything more.
He naturally knew how powerful the Path Pattern Initial Stone was.
He had brought many black-robed men here intending to take out this item for his own cultivation.
He had also used the name of Xu Xiaoshou to lure that fellow out.
However, he did not expect that he would not be able to find it even after he had worn out his iron shoes.
Xu Xiaoshou was actually here!
Then, compared to the Path Pattern Initial Stone, the famed sword was clearly more attractive.
The transaction would naturally take place.
âNothing much.â
Before Xu Xiaoshou could say anything, Yu Zhiwen, who was by his side, spoke indifferently.
âRed Coat is in charge of exploring the extradimensional space. At the same time, they are also in charge of sealing unstable and incomplete treasures. This is their duty.â
âBut there is no rule that says that you can break the seal at any time as long as you want it.â
âIt is still a supreme treasure that did not come into being on its own!â
She pointed at the Path Pattern Initial Stone in the void and said coldly, âOn this point, you have seriously violated the rules. Do you know your crime?â
âWho are you?â Lu Keâs pupils constricted.
âIt doesnât matter who I am. What is important is that you should not use the treasures here to trade.â There was anger in Yu Zhiwenâs tone.
How important was the Path Pattern Initial Stone?
After she came here, she could already feel that this thing was less than half a day away from being nurtured to the peak and being unearthed on its own.
This should be the reason why Rao Yinyin was waiting here.
However, Lu Ke actually broke the seal for his own benefit.
If it was something else, Yu Zhiwen might not be so angry.
However, she could not stand seeing such a supreme treasure that could be used to assist the Divine Secret being destroyed like this.
âSeal!â
With a wave of her hands, a light screen of the Divine Secret directly wrapped around the Path Pattern Initial Stone in the void.
Before the Power of Heavenâs Punishment had completely fallen, she had gathered the Heaven and Earth Path Energy and directly pressed it into the Path Pattern Initial Stone, wanting to help it grow to the peak.
The treasure had already been unearthed.
Sealing it back was also possible, but it was not something that Yu Zhiwenâs current cultivation level could do.
The only thing she could do was to take advantage of the short time when the Path Pattern Initial Stone was born to speed up the process of nurturing the Way of the Heavensâ energy movement.
Otherwise, although this Path Pattern Initial Stone could be born, it would definitely leave behind irreparable flaws.
âDivine Secret?â
Lu Ke looked at all of this with disbelief in his eyes.
âYou, youâre from the Path Division?â
Yu Zhiwen glared at him hatefully.
This fellow might not even know how much of an impact this half a day had had on the real Path Pattern Initial Stone.
But at this moment, she did not have the spare energy to explain.
âHow did the people from the Path Division⊠The headquarters of the Holy Divine Palace come here?â
Lu Ke saw that Yu Zhiwen was silent, and his heart was slightly flustered.
He suddenly thought of the Red Coatâs previous message.
Could it be that his master had already arrived?
His heart was suddenly shocked. At this moment, Lu Ke even had the thought of turning around to leave.
But on second thought, even if his master had arrived, the only thing he should be concerned about was the fight between the upper echelons of the White Cave.
How could such a small fight be noticed?
âSteady, steady.â
Forcefully suppressing his impulse, Lu Ke raised his head and asked Xu Xiaoshou again, âWhat do you think? Handover the famed sword and the Path Pattern Initial Stone will be yours?â
Xu Xiaoshou saw that Yu Zhiwen was trying her best. He narrowed his eyes slightly and said, âNothing much!â
âSo what if youâve broken the seal?â
âPutting aside the fact that this thing doesnât belong to you in the first place, just the fact that my friend has put in so much effort for it, this Path Pattern Initial Stone is no longer a treasure that you can use to trade.â
âNeedless to say, the famed sword, the Path Pattern Initial Stone is also not something that you can get your hands on!â
Lu Ke frowned.
Why was Xu Xiaoshou so stubborn?
âHandover the famed sword. Not only will I give you the Path Pattern Initial Stone, but I will also guarantee that you will escape from the White Cave and not be caught by the Red Coat people!â He took another step back.
âOh?â
Xu Xiaoshou could not help but look sideways. âAre you sure?â
âThatâs becauseâŠâ
Before Lu Ke could finish, Yu Zhiwen looked at him coldly again. âLu Ke⊠is it? Donât forget that you are a Red Coat as well!â
Although she was on Xu Xiaoshouâs side at the moment.
However, when she saw that such a rascal disregarded the rules in her organization, she naturally could not hold back.
âEven though I am a Red Coat, but I am only an intern.â
Lu Ke shook his head. âMy true ambition is not with the Red Coat, so you donât have to use the rules of those Red Coats to suppress me. Compared to the rules, the famed sword is more suitable for me.â
âBut you are still a Red Coat!â
Yu Zhiwen said angrily, âAt least, you are still wearing the Red Coat.â
âHa.â
Lu Ke pointed at the black robe and said, âHow do you know that I am wearingâŠâ
However, he was not finished.
In the Void, the power of Divine Secrets twisted and crushed the black robe inch by inch.
The wind blew, and the Red Coat, which had been curled up a little, opened up with a rustling sound.
Everyone was stunned.
He was indeed a Red Coat!
Even though he was so young, it was undeniable that this young man was wearing the Red Coat, which symbolized one of the two most transcendent special organizations in the continent!
âLu Ke.â
Yu Zhiwen took a deep breath and said, âBefore you take off this Red Coat, even if it hasnât become official, you are still a Red Coat.â
âAnd Red Coats have to follow the rules.â
âRules are rules. No one can break them.â
âThis is not only the rule of the Red Coats but also the⊠rule of the Holy Divine Palace!â
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