Bai Luan!
Upon hearing the name, Wan Yuliang's expression changed instantly, his gaze darting towards the Xuan Sect team.
As Wan Yuliang looked, a figure appeared in front of Wang Jingming, Shi Hongyi, and Xi Chuyun.
The next moment, the newcomer unleashed a punch at the three spiritual dragons that were lunging forward, instantly shattering them.
Wan Yuliang's pupils constricted slightly, his expression growing solemn.
"Senior Brother Li Xuan!"
"How could I forget we still have Senior Brother Li Xuan!"
"Earlier, Senior Brother Li Xuan began his closed-door cultivation and recovery after killing Bai Luan. He must have recovered by now!"
"That's great! With Senior Brother Li Xuan making a move, Wan Yuliang can no longer be so arrogant!"
"..."
Seeing the figure who intervened, the disciples of the Xuan Sect were immediately filled with excitement. The one who had blocked Wan Yuliang's attack was Li Xuan, who had just recovered.
"Take good care of him." Li Xuan glanced at Xi Chuyun, who had closed his eyes in Shi Hongyi's arms, his expression turning cold.
Shi Hongyi, being closest to Li Xuan, was the first to feel the chilling aura emanating from him. He trembled and quickly nodded, "Senior Brother Li Xuan, rest assured, I will protect Junior Brother Chuyun with my life!"
Li Xuan nodded slightly, then looked at Wang Jingming. After a nod of acknowledgment, he turned to Wan Yuliang, "You practice dragon arts, do you know the saying, 'A dragon has inverted scales'?"
"Brother Xi Chuyun is my friend. Those who harm my friends touch my bottom line. Today, you will stay here."
As Li Xuan spoke, he strode towards Wan Yuliang in the air as if he were strolling in a leisurely garden. With each step, his sword intent grew stronger. The surrounding space seemed unable to bear it and began to collapse.
Seeing this, Wan Yuliang's face changed drastically.
Then, before everyone's eyes, his body flashed with spiritual light as he rapidly shot towards the mountain range.
Everyone present was stunned, clearly not expecting the previously arrogant Wan Yuliang to flee without a fight in front of Li Xuan!
In fact, when Wan Yuliang saw Li Xuan appear, he felt a strong sense of danger. Coupled with the shouts of the Xuan Sect disciples, he naturally knew that Bai Luan had died at Li Xuan's hands.
Wan Yuliang, deeming himself inferior to Bai Luan in strength, did not dare to stay and fight Li Xuan.
"He injured my friend and my fellow disciples and thought of escaping, but unfortunately, it's too late." Seeing Wan Yuliang streaking towards the mountain range, Li Xuan shook his head slightly, muttering softly, and his figure instantly vanished from his spot.
When he reappeared, he was directly in front of Wan Yuliang. Li Xuan raised his hand and threw a punch, a terrifying force slamming into Wan Yuliang.
Bang!
With a bang, Wan Yuliang's body plummeted towards the mountain range below. At this moment, Li Xuan's figure flashed again, instantly appearing at Wan Yuliang's falling location and unleashing another punch.
Boom!
With a single punch, a mist of blood filled the air. A ray of spiritual light darted from the bloody mist, frantically escaping into the mountain range. Clearly, it was Wan Yuliang's soul.
"Rest in peace." Li Xuan glanced at Wan Yuliang's soul, and with a thought, his sword appeared.
Clang!
The moment the sword shot out, Wan Yuliang's soul was completely devoured by it.
Silence!
Not only were the members of the Sacred Sect shocked, but even Wang Jingming and the others were astounded. No one had expected that the once invincible Wan Yuliang would be killed so easily by Li Xuan.
Not even his soul had escaped.
"If I remember correctly, you were speaking earlier. Just as he said, your Sacred Sect people are truly quite annoying."
Li Xuan's gaze slowly shifted to the blue-robed man who had stood beside Wan Yuliang. He clutched at the void, and an invisible force bound the blue-robed man.
Under his astonished gaze, his body then exploded.
"Although I have never met Senior Brother An Min, nor have I met those fellow disciples, since they are fellow disciples of our Xuan Sect and met their end at your hands, I will repay it with your lives."
With the blue-robed man's demise, the disciples of the Sacred Sect scattered in all directions.
However, Li Xuan's cold voice rang out again. His sword was unleashed once more, swiftly slicing through the Sacred Sect's ranks.
Streams of blood mist permeated the air, falling like a bloody rain. From then on, this contingent of the Sacred Sect was completely annihilated.
"Is this the strength of Senior Brother Li Xuan? No wonder he could defeat that Bai Luan, he's almost comparable to our Saint Son and the others!"
Watching as Li Xuan annihilated the entire Sacred Sect contingent, Wang Jingming and the surrounding disciples in green robes were all deeply shocked.
Even Shi Hongyi and the others, who had already witnessed Li Xuan's strength, were once again impressed by his might. In their eyes, gazing at Li Xuan in the air, there was deep admiration.
They understood that after the battle with Bai Luan, Li Xuan's strength had likely become even more terrifying. Furthermore, the power of the soul-devouring sword in Li Xuan's hand had increased significantly.
"If not for Senior Brother Li Xuan's intervention this time, we would have been captured by the soul-capturing formation set by Bai Luan earlier. Senior Brother Li Xuan's appearance is truly a blessing for our Langya Peak, and even our Xuan Sect," Shi Hongyi nodded and said with emotion.
"I suppose Wan Yuliang never expected to fall at the hands of Senior Brother Li Xuan. Or, if he had known from the beginning that even Bai Luan died at Senior Brother Li Xuan's hands, he probably wouldn't have had the audacity to provoke us. Junior Brother An Min and the others can rest in peace now," Wang Jingming replied.
"That's natural. Earlier, he was agitated by Wan Yuliang and lost his composure. If he had remembered that Senior Brother Li Xuan was here, why would he have bothered with him?" Shi Hongyi nodded.
Then, looking at Li Xuan, who had landed and was approaching, Shi Hongyi immediately bowed and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother Li Xuan, for avenging Junior Brother An Min and the others."
Li Xuan waved his hand and looked at Wang Jingming, "As fellow disciples, it is only right that I avenge them. I was in a critical stage of healing earlier and could not act. I hope Senior Brother Jingming will not blame me."
"Senior Brother Li Xuan, you are too kind. I cannot bear the title of Senior Brother. Although according to the ranks of our Xuan Sect, my level is indeed higher than yours, we are all spiritual masters, and strength is paramount, a truth that has been unchanging since ancient times."
"When Senior Brother Li Xuan returns to the sect, he will surely be able to pass the trial of purgatory with ease. By then, I fear it will be difficult for us to even get close to Senior Brother Li Xuan," Wang Jingming said with a wry smile, spreading his hands.
"That will only happen after I pass the trial of purgatory. For now, let us adhere to the rules of the Xuan Sect. Otherwise, I would be disrespecting the rules of the Xuan Sect. If the Sect Leader and the Peak Masters find out later, I will undoubtedly be punished."
Li Xuan smiled and said, his words falling, he cast a look of apology at Wang Jingming, Shi Hongyi, and the others before moving to Xi Chuyun's side.
Li Xuan sensed him slightly, then placed his left hand on Xi Chuyun's back, and his spiritual energy surged into Xi Chuyun's body, quickly aiding his healing. Wang Jingming, Shi Hongyi, and the others also sat down cross-legged, resting and waiting.
Buzz.
Half an hour later, Li Xuan slowly exhaled a turbid breath. In front of him, Xi Chuyun's body lit up with a golden light, which quickly receded. In an instant, he also opened his eyes.
"Brother Li, thank you for your trouble," Xi Chuyun said, nodding to Li Xuan.
With Li Xuan's help, Xi Chuyun's injuries and exhaustion had been fully restored.
"Between us, there's no need for such formalities." Li Xuan smiled, then his mind stirred, and a communication talisman appeared before him.
"The situation inside has changed. Senior Brother Yue Mingchi just sent a message. All teams are to enter and rendezvous with them at all costs."