As Luo Cheng's words fell, Li Xuan smiled slightly, then looked towards the sky and said, "Luo Cheng has surrendered. Are you going to continue your attack, or shall I?"
The Zeng family members were startled. Someone else was here?
At this moment, Luo Cheng's eyes flickered with shock. Li Xuan had discovered his hidden trump cards. Those individuals were even stronger than him.
"Your strength is indeed as formidable as rumored, no wonder you could ascend to Cangyun Sect alone and retreat unscathed." As Li Xuan spoke, five figures slowly emerged from the void.
The five exchanged glances, clearly not familiar with each other. Li Xuan smiled. Luo Cheng was indeed cautious, inviting so many people. However, Li Xuan was unconcerned. Even if all these individuals were at the Martial King realm, Li Xuan feared none of them.
Among peers, Sword Cultivators are invincible.
Sword Cultivators, forever gods.
"Why so much nonsense? Are you going to fight or retreat? Give me a straight answer." Li Xuan sighed slightly, annoyed by their endless chatter. As his voice fell, five low-grade spirit swords immediately floated out, encircling Li Xuan.
"I withdraw." A crisp voice rang out, and a figure immediately retreated.
"I withdraw too." With someone taking the lead, the other four fell silent for a moment before another person spoke of withdrawing.
"Sir, may I ask if you could spare a single sword strike?" The remaining three were still silent. After a few breaths, one figure spoke.
"Yes." Li Xuan nodded crisply. "However, this strike will be your death."
"Sir, I withdraw." The former's pupils contracted, and he immediately cupped his fists.
"And the two of you?" As the first person left, Li Xuan's gaze fell upon the other two.
"It is rumored that Sword Cultivators are invincible among peers. I wish to test if I can withstand a single strike." The man on the left spoke, and his spiritual energy surged, a defensive barrier instantly enveloping his entire body.
Li Xuan smiled. This person was indeed cautious. He had just said that the previous man couldn't withstand his strike, yet this person's aura was clearly a shade stronger, and he voluntarily offered to test a strike.
If he could withstand it, it would undoubtedly be a humiliation to Li Xuan. As for the Zeng family members, Li Xuan would not protect them any further.
Even if he couldn't withstand it, with a complete defense, the man believed he could preserve his life. By any calculation, he stood to gain nothing.
"A senior once said something that I think suits you well." Li Xuan thought for a moment and smiled slightly. "You are a bit flashy. As for you, your continued presence clearly indicates similar intentions. In that case, let's deal with you both together."
As Li Xuan finished speaking, his mind moved, and sword energy surged, merging into two low-grade spirit swords. The two men's pupils contracted sharply. They immediately launched another attack, setting up barriers, and stood ready.
"Go." Li Xuan flicked his fingers. The two low-grade spirit swords, carrying terrifying sword energy, instantly slashed towards the two men.
Boom!
The two low-grade spirit swords directly struck the spiritual light barriers of the two, and deafening roars echoed. The Zeng family members immediately retreated behind Li Xuan.
Crack!
The next second, a crisp cracking sound was heard. The Zeng family members looked over, their expressions changing. The spiritual light barriers surrounding the two men were already covered in cracks. Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, torrents of sword energy poured in, instantly destroying their defenses.
"Sir, we concede!"
Sensing Li Xuan's sword energy, the two felt their scalps tingle. They retreated while shouting loudly.
"Conceding now is too late." Li Xuan shook his head. Did these people truly think he had a good temper? In the next instant, terrifying sword energy descended upon them. Two screams rang out, and within moments, two corpses fell to the ground.
Gulp.
The commotion at the Zeng mansion naturally attracted the attention of the city's residents. Upon seeing two corpses fall, some involuntarily swallowed.
Those were two Martial King realm powerhouses, and they died just like that?
Sword Cultivators are invincible among peers; this was the only thought in everyone's minds at this moment.
"Patriarch Luo Cheng, I can let you leave. But I want the three from the Zeng family to return with all their limbs intact. Hmm, of course, you can also flee." Li Xuan spoke without looking at the two corpses, then shifted his gaze to Zeng Ru Xue, saying, "Junior Sister, this tea has become a bit cold."
"Senior Brother, I'll go boil some water immediately." Zeng Ru Xue immediately knelt and began boiling water. Zeng Kong and his wife exchanged glances, but at this moment, they found everything to be less difficult to accept.
"It's truly Ru Xue's fortune to have such a powerful Senior Brother."
"That wife, you didn't think that way before, did you?"
"Mind your own business!"
"..."
"Sir, rest assured, those three will return unharmed." Luo Cheng was overjoyed. He bowed to Li Xuan and hurried away.
Luo Cheng's reasons were twofold: he feared Li Xuan might go back on his word, as the day's events were all his doing. Secondly, Luo Cheng worried his subordinates might act rashly and kill the three Zeng family members, which would truly force him to pay with his life.
As for fleeing, Luo Cheng bitterly shook his head. The entire Luo family was still in Tianyun City; where could he escape to? Moreover, if a great Sword Cultivator was determined to kill him, who in Tianyun Country could protect him? Obedience was the only way to preserve his life.
"Alright, you can all disperse now. How boring, I thought I might encounter some formidable opponents." Li Xuan waved his hand at the Zeng family members and then sat down, taking a sip of his tea.
This tea is truly fragrant.
"Thank you, Senior Li!"
The Zeng family members respectfully bowed to Li Xuan. At this moment, they were completely convinced. Without Li Xuan, their Zeng family would have been in grave danger today.
At this moment, they suddenly felt that their ancestor Zeng Ming's words held prescient wisdom. They had initially felt uneasy about letting an outsider manage the Zeng family. Now, it seemed like a great fit.
"Senior Brother, you're so amazing," Zeng Ru Xue said, squatting beside Li Xuan, her hands cupping her face as she looked at him.
Li Xuan smiled and gently stroked Zeng Ru Xue's head. "Junior Sister, you are also very amazing."
"I wonder when Great Grandfather will be able to emerge from seclusion." Zeng Ru Xue smiled with great joy, then, as if remembering something, looked in the direction of Zeng Ming's seclusion.
Li Xuan's gaze also shifted there. The spiritual energy there was now extremely dense, clearly indicating that Zeng Ming's seclusion was nearing its end.
"Miss you, Great Grandfather? Don't worry, your Great Grandfather will emerge from seclusion soon."
Li Xuan said softly, his gaze then becoming somewhat distant.
Yao'er, Brother will come to find you soon.
Wait for me.