"What the hell!"
At this moment, Li Xuan's mind was filled with ten thousand "Cao Ni Ma" stampeding.
As expected, the moment Peony finished speaking, the Earth Mystic Bear's gaze fell on Li Xuan. The people present were also stunned, clearly not understanding why Peony would drag a stranger into this mess. Fortunately, there were many Spirit Masters from the Central Region. After a careful look at Li Xuan, they immediately recognized him.
"Holy crap, this person is Li Xuan!"
"Damn, isn't he the big shot who destroyed the Li Huo Sect?"
"If it really is Li Xuan, then we're saved."
"..."
Exclamations arose one after another. Yue Fuyao and Yue Caixuan looked at Li Xuan with curiosity. Clearly, they hadn't expected Li Xuan to have such popularity in the Central Region.
"I say, you woman, if you're going to die, why drag me down with you? Don't you have spirit talismans? You won't necessarily die." Li Xuan sighed helplessly and slowly walked towards Peony.
Li Xuan knew he couldn't escape. The moment Peony spoke, Li Xuan realized he had been locked onto by the Earth Mystic Bear's aura. If he ran, Li Xuan might survive, but Yue Fuyao and Yue Caixuan would surely die. In that case, Li Xuan would never accept it.
However, the moment Li Xuan spoke, everyone present was stunned. Li Xuan's tone towards Saintess Peony was so… If it weren't for Li Xuan's reputation, these people would have instantly spat him to death.
"Your death has nothing to do with me. If you want to blame me, you can. But the premise is that you must be prepared to bear the consequences of offending me." Li Xuan ignored Peony and spoke to the Earth Mystic Bear.
Li Xuan knew that an Earth Mystic Bear of this level already possessed intelligence. Otherwise, how could the Earth Mystic Bear have locked onto him with just a single sentence from Peony?
"Humans, all must die!"
The moment Li Xuan finished speaking, the Earth Mystic Bear actually spoke in human language, its voice chilling. Li Xuan was stunned. This was clearly a setup to get rid of him.
"Li Xuan, this is not me trying to trick you." Peony looked at the Earth Mystic Bear with some surprise before speaking to Li Xuan.
"Get out of the way. If it weren't for you, would it have targeted me?" Li Xuan glared at Peony impatiently, then looked at the Earth Mystic Bear and said, "Are you sure you want to deal with me?"
*Whoosh!*
The answer Li Xuan received was a giant paw from the Earth Mystic Bear. Seeing this, Li Xuan quickly retreated. The next moment, his weapon, Jinghun, appeared in his hand.
"You're really pushing your luck!" Li Xuan felt a surge of anger. He no longer held back, integrating his sword intent into Jinghun and unleashing a strike.
*Boom!*
With a sword strike infused with sword intent, a wound about a foot wide appeared on the Earth Mystic Bear's left arm.
*Roar!*
The Earth Mystic Bear cried out in pain, dropped the dead Earth Mystic Bear, and roared, smashing its fists down at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan's pupils constricted slightly, and he hastily dodged away from his original position. Seeing Peony hiding to the side and watching, he couldn't help but curse, "You damn woman, can't you lend a hand? If I wanted to escape, do you think it would chase you or me!"
Peony's expression turned grim. However, she knew this was not the time to argue with Li Xuan. A colorful ribbon flew out and shot towards the Earth Mystic Bear. Seeing this, Li Xuan gripped Jinghun and moved again, shooting towards the Earth Mystic Bear. The integration of sword intent inflicted considerable damage on the Earth Mystic Bear.
*Escape!*
As Li Xuan and Peony joined forces against the Earth Mystic Bear, the surrounding onlookers scrambled to flee in all directions. The Earth Mystic Bear, restrained by Peony and constantly being cut by Li Xuan, became even more enraged as it saw the crowd escaping, its eyes gradually turning red.
"Junior Sister Fuyao, let's go too. We can't help anything by staying here," Yue Caixuan said urgently to Yue Fuyao.
Yue Fuyao shook her head, her expression more resolute than ever. "I believe in him."
Yue Caixuan couldn't help but pat her forehead. "My silly junior sister."
In the end, Yue Caixuan stayed. There was no other reason; if Yue Fuyao didn't leave, she couldn't escape alone. Moreover, Yue Caixuan had some confidence in Li Xuan's strength. Otherwise, why would Li Xuan have proactively stepped forward?
*Bang!*
At this moment, Peony was struck by a palm from the Earth Mystic Bear and sent flying backward. Peony coughed up a mouthful of blood, her face turning pale.
Li Xuan's expression grew serious. Without Peony's restraint, and with the Earth Mystic Bear now in a frenzy, if he didn't go all out, he might perish here today.
Li Xuan glanced at Yue Fuyao and Yue Caixuan, who were still waiting there, and felt a warmth in his heart. Then, his expression turned solemn, and he took a deep breath, gripping Jinghun.
"One Sword Breaks All Laws!"
Li Xuan shouted sternly, his internal sword energy surging out endlessly.
The next moment, the sword energy, fully integrated with sword intent, transformed into a giant sword and cleaved down at the Earth Mystic Bear. After unleashing the strike, Li Xuan staggered, his body weakened.
*Boom!*
The terrifying sword energy surged, and the giant sword cleaved into the Earth Mystic Bear. Sword light filled the air, and dust billowed, engulfing Li Xuan, Peony, and the Earth Mystic Bear.
*Puff!*
A powerful shockwave struck, and Li Xuan spat out a mouthful of blood, but his eyes were fixed on the Earth Mystic Bear's direction.
After a full fifteen breaths, the sword light dissipated, and the dust settled. The Earth Mystic Bear's figure reappeared in Li Xuan's vision. Seeing a massive, ferocious wound on the Earth Mystic Bear's chest, Li Xuan smiled and his body began to sway.
Yue Fuyao saw this and quickly rushed towards Li Xuan, catching him before he could fall.
*Bang!*
At the same time, the Earth Mystic Bear's massive body also crashed backward. Li Xuan looked up at Yue Fuyao, a faint smile appearing on his pale face. Then, summoning his strength, he collected the corpses of both Earth Mystic Bears into the Zhenyu Ring. Afterward, he closed his eyes and fainted.
However, just before losing consciousness, Li Xuan had a peculiar thought.
Hmm, it's quite soft.
"Junior Sister Fuyao, let's go quickly." Yue Caixuan looked at Li Xuan in Yue Fuyao's arms with shock. This guy had actually killed an adult Earth Mystic Bear that could rival a peak Martial God. His strength was truly terrifying! But Yue Caixuan quickly regained her senses; this place was not safe.
Yue Fuyao nodded slightly. After glancing at Peony, who was being supported away by two women, she hoisted Li Xuan onto her back and sped away into the distance.
Simultaneously, on the Wending Plaza, Xuan Ye and the others exchanged glances.
"The strength of this child is somewhat terrifying," Rulai said after a long pause.
"This child is that Li Xuan," Xuan Ye said with emotion. The others looked at each other again, their eyes filled with solemnity.
Only Nan Haotian's heart was filled with joy. The Southern Region had produced a remarkable figure this time.