"When did you make your move!"
Xiao Ke Ran was in a panic. He could feel the power of this spiritual sword. If he made any move, he would be annihilated by it in the next moment. What baffled Xiao Ke Ran was that Li Xuan was only at the peak of the Martial Emperor realm, yet he, at the peak of the Martial God realm, had no inkling of his actions!
"Let go of my mother!" Zhuang Qing Gao, standing beside them, changed expression dramatically upon seeing his mother suppressed by a sword. In the next instant, he brandished his sword at Mo Ning Xiang's neck.
"Young Master Li Xuan, don't mind me!" Mo Ning Xiang, seeing Li Xuan frown slightly, quickly shouted, "They have already fed me the Spirit Scattering Pill, and my days are numbered. I implore Young Master Li Xuan to protect my Sheng Yue Sect. This old woman will be eternally grateful!"
"Shut up!" Zhuang Qing Gao roared upon hearing this, and his long sword grazed Mo Ning Xiang's neck, drawing a trickle of blood.
"Master!" Yue Fu Yao and the others shouted in alarm. However, none dared to step forward at this moment. No matter how fast they were, they couldn't be faster than Zhuang Qing Gao, who was so close. Yet, their gazes were all pleadingly fixed on Li Xuan. Only Li Xuan could save Mo Ning Xiang now.
At this moment, Li Xuan's brow furrowed. Li Xuan had heard of the Spirit Scattering Pill that Mo Ning Xiang mentioned. Although it was a sixth-grade pill, even a peak Martial God realm expert would have their divine sense scattered, turning them into mortals. Once the divine sense was completely extinguished, it meant death.
Under normal circumstances, Mo Ning Xiang might have lived for a few more days. But it was clear that during this period, she had been severely injured by Xiao Ke Ran and Zhuang Qing Gao. It could be said that Mo Ning Xiang was already a dead person.
"Let her go, or your mother will die before your eyes." Li Xuan took a deep breath, his Divine Soul Lock already half an inch out. A wisp of blood flowed from the center of Xiao Ke Ran's brow.
Zhuang Qing Gao's pupils contracted violently. After a moment of struggle, the long sword in his hand slowly lowered. Zhuang Qing Gao knew that after Mo Ning Xiang mentioned the Spirit Scattering Pill, he could no longer use her to threaten Li Xuan. Moreover, the person suppressed by Li Xuan was his own mother.
Boom!
Seeing this, Li Xuan unleashed a palm strike, sending Zhuang Qing Gao flying. In the next instant, Li Xuan appeared before Mo Ning Xiang, his divine sense probing her body.
Indeed, Mo Ning Xiang's spiritual energy in her dantian had completely dissipated. Even her eyes had become somewhat unfocused.
"Master!" As Li Xuan gained control of the situation, Yue Fu Yao and Yue Cai Xuan rushed to Mo Ning Xiang's side and helped her down from the stone pillar. Without hesitation, the two women channeled their spiritual energy into Mo Ning Xiang's body.
"Cough cough... Foolish girls, it's no use..." Mo Ning Xiang's eyes brightened slightly, and looking at Yue Fu Yao and Yue Cai Xuan, she said with great relief, "I am content to see you two again before I die."
"Young Master Li Xuan, is there a way?" Yue Cai Xuan, standing nearby, asked Li Xuan anxiously.
Li Xuan shook his head slightly. He had inquired with Yi Qin about the Spirit Scattering Pill. With Mo Ning Xiang's current condition, she wouldn't be able to hold on until Yi Qin could concoct the corresponding Saint Pill.
"Brother Xuan, can this pill be used?" Just then, Yue Fu Yao suddenly remembered the eighth-grade low-tier Saint Pill Li Xuan had given her. She took it out and asked Li Xuan.
Li Xuan inquired with Yi Qin and then sighed, "It can. However, after taking this pill, it can indeed suppress the effects of the Spirit Scattering Pill. But Senior Mo will only be a mortal from now on. Moreover, her lifespan will only be ten years."
"Ten years is enough!" Yue Fu Yao's expression became resolute as she looked at Li Xuan. Li Xuan understood the determination in her eyes.
"I have already given it to you. You can decide," Li Xuan said.
After Li Xuan nodded, Yue Fu Yao directly administered the eighth-grade low-tier Saint Pill to Mo Ning Xiang.
Buzz!
With a flash of spiritual light, Mo Ning Xiang's aura surged but quickly receded. In less than ten breaths, Mo Ning Xiang's aura completely vanished. Clearly, she had now become a mortal.
"Young Master Li Xuan, thank you." Yue Cai Xuan's expression eased, and she looked at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan smiled and shook his head, "It's nothing. I've already given the Saint Pill to Fu Yao. Even if she loses it, I won't say a word. It's a great thing that Senior Mo's life can be saved."
"These two, I'll leave them to Miss Cai Xuan," Li Xuan said, glancing at Xiao Ke Ran and Zhuang Qing Gao, who was being held by Jian Chi.
Yue Cai Xuan stood up and walked towards Xiao Ke Ran, a spiritual sword in hand. The killing intent in her eyes was exceptionally bright.
"With you, a mere intermediate Martial Emperor, you think you can kill me!" A hint of disdain flashed in Xiao Ke Ran's eyes. Even with Li Xuan's Divine Soul Lock on him, the defenses of a peak Martial God realm expert were not something Yue Cai Xuan could break. Moreover, at this moment, a spiritual light flashed in Xiao Ke Ran's hand and disappeared into the void, clearly sending a message.
"Calling for help?" Li Xuan was taken aback. His Divine Soul Lock moved instantly, annihilating Xiao Ke Ran. Li Xuan knew that Xiao Ke Ran was right. If Xiao Ke Ran fought back desperately, Yue Cai Xuan would not only be unable to kill him but might even be counterattacked. Furthermore, since Xiao Ke Ran had sent a message for help, Li Xuan naturally would not keep him alive any longer.
Xiao Ke Ran's eyes were filled with unwillingness, but his body had already fallen.
"You, you actually killed my mother!" Zhuang Qing Gao, held by Jian Chi, glared at Li Xuan with murderous intent and roared.
Jian Chi threw Zhuang Qing Gao forward, letting him fall to the ground, then looked at Li Xuan.
"Kill him," Li Xuan said.
Jian Chi nodded slightly and swung his sword.
Boom!
Just then, a terrifying force erupted, instantly shaking Jian Chi away. In the next moment, a figure emerged from the void.
Looking at the newcomer, Li Xuan's brow furrowed. This person possessed the strength of a Saint. After glancing at Jian Chi and seeing that he was unharmed, Li Xuan's expression eased but quickly turned solemn.
A Saint. Li Xuan's current strength was still no match for a Saint.
"Father, they killed Mother!" Zhuang Qing Gao's face lit up upon seeing the newcomer. He then pointed at Li Xuan and said.
"You dare to kill my wife, Zhuang Yan, and act with such arrogance!" Zhuang Yan waved his hand, pulling Zhuang Qing Gao to his side, and then his gaze fell upon Li Xuan.
"You are Li Xuan?" Zhuang Yan looked at Li Xuan, his brow immediately knitting.
Zhuang Yan was no stranger to Li Xuan's name. He had received news about the person behind Li Xuan as early as the end of the Five Regions Prodigy Ranking. Someone who dared to challenge the Seven Star Holy Land and the White Feather Holy Land, both of which were among the six great holy lands, how could Zhuang Yan not know his strength?
"I admit defeat in this matter. What are your intentions, esteemed sir?" After his expression shifted for a moment, Zhuang Yan took a deep breath and asked Li Xuan.
"Agreed." Li Xuan looked at Zhuang Yan with some curiosity and nodded slightly.
"Farewell." Zhuang Yan breathed a sigh of relief. He then picked up Zhuang Qing Gao with one hand and turned to leave. However, at the next moment, Li Xuan's voice rang out again.
"You may leave, but he must stay."