Targeting the Xuan Sect's team!
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.
Then their gazes all turned towards the area where Li Xuan and his group were, a thoughtful look flashing in their eyes.
The previous accusations from everyone were merely a way to save face. If anyone truly dared to demand an explanation from the Sacred Sect, they wouldn't have the courage even if given ten lives.
Furthermore, upon hearing that Bai Luan was targeting the Xuan Sect's team, and considering the relationship between the two sects, everyone fell silent.
The most crucial point was that the greatest threats within the Ying Long Cave Heaven were the Sacred Sect and the Xuan Sect.
While the Wan Hua Palace and Gui Yu Gate were not weak, they paled in comparison to the former.
Now that the Xuan Sect and the Sacred Sect were poised for a confrontation, everyone was naturally hoping they would fight to the death. This way, more resources would be available to them.
"This Bai Luan is indeed targeting us Xuan Sect!" Shi Hongyi, standing beside Li Xuan, showed a hint of anger on his face.
Li Xuan sighed and said, "The powerful aura I sensed earlier was from him. It seems a battle is inevitable."
"Senior Brother Li Xuan, do you have confidence? Bai Luan is the strongest under the Saint Son. Since his debut, he has never been defeated by an opponent of the same level," Shi Hongyi asked Li Xuan.
"The strongest under the Saint Son? No wonder he appeared here, likely relying on that title. Judging by his aura, he is close to breaking through to the Dao Yi Realm. But why hasn't he become a Saint Son?"
Li Xuan looked at Bai Luan again with surprise and then asked Shi Hongyi.
"Just like our Xuan Sect, the Sacred Sect, even if their strength reaches the peak of the Dao Fusion Realm, they cannot become a Saint Son without undergoing the Purgatory trials and reaching the necessary milestones. Senior Brother Li Xuan, you will understand when you return to the sect."
"Senior Brother Li Xuan, a great reputation precedes one. Bai Luan has killed many of his peers, even defeating opponents at higher levels. Do you have confidence against him?" Shi Hongyi pressed.
Li Xuan smiled, then his expression turned serious. "Whether I can win, I don't know. But I will give it my all. As for me, fighting at higher levels seems to be my norm. However, you all must remain vigilant. Bai Luan of the Sacred Sect is not alone here."
"Senior Brother Li Xuan, rest assured, we will protect ourselves and await your triumphant return!" Shi Hongyi and the others' worry lessened as they looked at Li Xuan's calm demeanor.
"Senior Brother Li Xuan, this spiritual formation seems to have reached level seven. It feels incredibly powerful. Even if I entered it, I would likely perish instantly. If you confront Bai Luan, how can we break through this formation to support you?" Shi Hongyi asked again moments later.
Li Xuan gazed at the spiritual formation for a moment and then said, "Although this spiritual formation is at a high level, it cannot harm me. As long as I defeat Bai Luan, this formation will automatically dissipate."
Formations were divided into nine levels, with higher levels possessing greater power. A level six formation was enough to kill a Dao Fusion Realm expert, and this spiritual formation had reached level seven, likely Bai Luan's source of confidence.
"To use himself as the core of the formation, Bai Luan is truly confident. While I engage him, you must protect them."
Li Xuan took a deep breath, then moved and slowly floated towards Bai Luan high in the sky.
Under everyone's gaze, Li Xuan's voice echoed through the heavens and earth, "To stop our Xuan Sect, this formation alone is not enough. I am Li Xuan, a disciple of Xuan Sect's Langya Peak, here to challenge you!"
"Who is this person? With the strength of the Dao Integration Realm, he dares to challenge Bai Luan, who is about to break through to the Dao Yi Realm?"
"A few months ago, both the Xuan Sect and the Sacred Sect recruited disciples, and even relaxed their requirements. This person must have joined the Xuan Sect then. I never expected the Xuan Sect to assign him as the leader of this team."
"To lead a team to participate in such a grand event as the Ying Long Cave Heaven immediately after joining the Xuan Sect, doesn't that mean he holds significant importance within the sect?"
"No matter how important, it's likely futile. Bai Luan is the strongest under the Saint Son, and with this person's Dao Integration Realm strength, defeating Bai Luan is pure fantasy. Moreover, he probably cannot even deal with this formation alone."
"..."
Experts from various factions began to discuss, their words clearly showing they did not favor Li Xuan. After all, Bai Luan's reputation was well-established.
"Is this the Senior Brother Li Xuan you've been thinking about?" Chief Peony asked Li Xuan with some surprise as he appeared, then looked at Chief Blue Lotus beside her.
"Senior Sister Peony, you promised me earlier that if Senior Brother Li Xuan..." Chief Blue Lotus looked nervously at Chief Peony.
Chief Peony sighed with a wry smile. "Junior Sister, it's not that I can't help you. But I am likely powerless. This formation is a level seven spiritual formation. With my strength, I need to go all out just to protect myself, let alone with Bai Luan present."
"Moreover, Bai Luan is not an unknown figure. Even in a one-on-one fight, without this formation, I fear I would not be his match."
"But Senior Sister, you clearly promised to help me. If nothing else, just saving Senior Brother Li Xuan's life will do. Even if... even if I beg you." Chief Blue Lotus's anxiety intensified. She bit her lip slightly, then raised her head resolutely.
"This... alas, Junior Sister, if we do this, our Wan Hua Palace and the Sacred Sect will also fall out. None of us can bear the blame from our Master if that happens," Chief Peony shook her head helplessly.
"If Mother blames us, I will bear it alone!" Chief Blue Lotus declared. Her slightly flushed face showed unwavering determination.
"This..." Chief Peony looked at Chief Blue Lotus's demeanor and gave a wry smile. "Very well. The contingency our Master provided will be used sooner or later. If that Li Xuan is about to die, I will try my best to help you save his life."
Chief Peony paused and said seriously, "But afterward, you and he will have no further obligations. I hope, Junior Sister, you can understand."
"Senior Sister, rest assured. As long as his life can be preserved, it is enough." A complex emotion flashed across Chief Blue Lotus's face, and she slowly nodded.
Seeing this, Chief Peony sighed softly and her gaze shifted back to the sky.
At this moment, Bai Luan, standing above the spiritual formation, frowned slightly at Li Xuan's appearance, then slowly relaxed. "You carry the aura of Zu Le Tian. It seems Zu Le Tian was killed by you. To be killed by an unknown nobody, Zu Le Tian is truly a waste."
"However, even a waste is a waste of my Sacred Sect!"
"I will be the one to reclaim this honor!"