Xu Jiangâs eyes showed a murderous intent, and when he looked at Xuu Mengyuan, it was as if he wanted to kill Xuu Mengyuan just like he did to Li Yanbei.
When the black flying sword was summoned, it instantly unleashed sword Qi filled with murderous intent, clashing with the White Dragon Blade with a clang, sending a wave of magical power rippling out, shocking a few customers watching nearby who all turned pale and retreated a few steps quickly.
In this clash, the black flying sword and White Dragon Blade were evenly matched, with neither side able to overpower the other.
At the same time, the sound of magical combat was heard from another direction.
From the sight of Lu Ping and Zhang Xiao, they could see a shield-shaped magical artifact appear in front of Chen Lan, imbued with powerful magical power, with mysterious law patterns flowing across it, emitting white light that firmly blocked the attack of the White Moon Ring.
The White Moon Ring was blocked with a buzzing vibration, and did not continue to strike, instead retreating with a swoosh in the air as if with spiritual, hovering in front of Xuu Mengyuan.
This method of controlling two artifacts simultaneously in battle is not demanding for Xuu Mengyuan.
A late-stage Qi Cultivator, can achieve this with a little practice, and it is considered nothing remarkable.
"Such a trivial Li Yanbei drew you to personally make a move. It seems Li Yanbei didnât die unjustly, with you willing to stand up for him despite your old bones."
Xu Jiang grinned, withdrew the defensive spiritual artifact in front of him after blocking Xuu Mengyuanâs attack, staring at Xuu Mengyuan with no concern at all that the opponent might suddenly attack again.
He was full of confidence, or else he wouldnât continue to be carefree in Guangde County, having fled long ago.
"Xuu Mengyuan, Xuu Mengyuan, you are not young anymore, itâs best to return home and spend your twilight years peacefully. Now you still have time to leave, donât come here seeking death!"
"Hehe, Senior Brother Xu, why say such things to him, since heâs come, how could he resign himself to leave."
Chen Lan interjected.
Xu Jiangâs expression darkened, drawing a cyan banner magical artifact from his storage bag, prepared to attack with full force.
Seeing the Cyan Ox Banner in Xu Jiangâs hand, a communication immediately echoed in Xuu Mengyuanâs mind.
"My lord, it was due to the dispute over the cyan banner artifact in Xu Jiangâs hand that Elder Li and these two conflicted."
"My lord, you must be extremely cautious when you act."
The reason behind Li Yanbeiâs affair was long known to Xuu Mengyuan.
It was because Li Yanbei intended to acquire a Tier Two Lower Grade Cyan Ox Banner at Hundred Treasures Pavilion in Guangde County, but unexpectedly, Xu Jiang, who arrived later, also wanted the Cyan Ox Banner, which led to some verbal conflicts between them over the artifact purchase.
In the end, the arrogant and domineering Xu Jiang disregarded the cityâs Weapon Ban Order and killed Li Yanbei on the spot, teaming up with Chen Lan to slay Li Yanbei outside Hundred Treasures Pavilion.
This battle caused quite a sensation at that time.
By the time Xuu Mengyuan arrived at the scene, Xu Jiang and Chen Lan had forcefully bought the Cyan Ox Banner and disappeared.
Seeing the Cyan Ox Banner in Xu Jiangâs hand, anger and killing intent simultaneously surged in Xuu Mengyuanâs eyes. What was originally just a bidding conflict over an artifact ended up costing a life.
The most infuriating thing was, Xu Jiang and Chen Lan blatantly violated the Weapon Ban Order in the town under Xuu Mengyuanâs jurisdiction and were the first to suppress Li Yanbei.
Seeing Xuu Mengyuanâs gaze fall on the Cyan Ox Banner, Xu Jiang could easily guess what Xuu Mengyuan was thinking at the moment, and deliberately stirred the tension.
"It seems youâve recognized this artifact."
"Li Yanbei was ignorant, stubbornly refusing to compromise over this artifact, resulting in his unnecessary death, which is truly a pity."
After speaking, Xu Jiang raised his left hand, and the previously floating black flying sword fell into his left hand at that moment.
Xu Jiang raised the sword with his left hand, pointing it at Xuu Mengyuan with a mocking tone.
"Xuu Mengyuan, let me see, as an Elder of the Cyan Mountain Sect, what skills you have that might surpass that coward Li Yanbei!"
Xuu Mengyuanâs eyes narrowed upon hearing, his gaze sweeping over Xu Jiangâs black flying sword.
The black flying sword was Tier Two Lower Grade and was Xu Jiangâs strongest spiritual artifact.
When dealing with Seventh-Layer Qi Cultivation Li Yanbei back then, Xu Jiang used this black flying sword to severely injure Li Yanbei, eventually teaming up with Chen Lan to kill Li Yanbei.
Now, facing Xuu Mengyuan who is a Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation and a level stronger, Xu Jiang felt no apprehension but instead was eager to fight.
"Hehe, you dare to come here seeking death just because youâre a small realm higher than us, I must say you have a bold spirit."
Witnessing Xuu Mengyuan keep silent, Chen Lan laughed at this moment, and as his voice fell, immediately summoned a flying sword spiritual artifact, striking towards Xuu Mengyuan.
"Senior Brother Xu, letâs finish this quickly!"
As soon as these words were spoken, before Xu Jiang could attack, Xuu Mengyuanâs White Dragon Blade directly struck towards Xu Jiang.
Xuu Mengyuan, ruthless and sparing with words, wanted to kill Xu Jiang on the spot to honor Li Yanbeiâs spirit in heaven.
"Reckless!"
Once more facing the White Dragon Bladeâs attack, Xu Jiang sneered coldly, fiercely waving the Cyan Ox Banner with his right hand, causing the banner to flutter, emitting waves of magical power.
Moo!
A cowâs bellow echoed, magical power surged within the Cyan Ox Banner, and a massive phantom of a green ox charged out.
It appeared to be a phantom but was actually condensed from magical power, a rapid attack, and once performed, its four hooves quickly galloped in the void, charging headlong towards the White Dragon Blade.
"Hmph!"
Xuu Mengyuan snorted softly, this strike from the White Dragon Blade, unlike the previous attack, was a fully powered strike under the cultivation techniqueâs augmentation, brewed with power.
The White Dragon Blade charged forward relentlessly, its power formidable at the Peak of Qi Cultivation, considered invincible below the Foundation Establishment Stage, unstoppable.
Chill light flowed from the White Dragon Blade, dreamlike and unreal, like a sharp blade in the snow, wrapped in pure snow, extremely enchanting, like a piece of artwork, yet a weapon for killing.
Without any suspense, the White Dragon Blade met the green ox phantom, slashing at it in an instant, forcibly cutting through it!
The green ox phantom crumbled in an instant, disintegrating into mist and starting to dissipate.
"How is this possible!"
Witnessing the Cyan Ox Banner fail to withstand the White Dragon Bladeâs strike, Xu Jiangâs expression changed.
"Xuu Mengyuan! You..."
Unexpectedly weak-looking Xuu Mengyuan, his strike was unexpectedly fierce this time.
Not yet recovered from the shock, after the White Dragon Blade cut through the green ox phantom, its angle in the air slightly shifted, continuing to slash towards Xu Jiang.