Just as Fang Xu's palm was about to touch Li Hongtian, a furious roar suddenly exploded from the direction of the valley entrance, piercing through the entire valley:
"Stop—!!"
Before the words had even faded, a crimson-gold figure shot over from afar at extreme speed. The Heavenfire Ruler was raised high, its body erupting with two-colored flames as it came crashing down fiercely at Fang Xu with scorching force!
Fang Xu's pupils suddenly contracted, and every hair on his body stood on end. Without time to think, he abruptly withdrew the palm aimed at Li Hongtian, forcibly twisted around in midair, crossed his palms before himself, and blocked the descending Heavenfire Ruler with all his strength.
Bang—!!!
A heaven-shaking boom erupted as spiritual power exploded wildly outward, ravaging all directions.
In the next instant, Fang Xu's body jolted violently, and he was sent stumbling backward several dozen feet in utter disarray.
He suddenly raised his head and stared fixedly at the black-robed figure. His pupils shrank sharply as he cried out in shock, "Jiang Bei?!"
His expression swiftly darkened, and a cold smile curled across his lips. "Jiang Bei, you finally showed yourself. Perfect. Today, I'll kill you here in this valley as well! That'll save me the trouble of hunting you down afterward!"
"Fang Xu, you want to kill me? Then let's see whether you have what it takes."
Jiang Bei rushed forward and stood in the air, his expression frosty as he spoke calmly.
When Li Hongtian, Su Wen, and the others saw Jiang Bei appear, wild joy and excitement instantly appeared on their faces.
Li Hongtian abruptly climbed to his feet. Though he was drenched in blood and covered in wounds, his eyes now shone brightly as he laughed excitedly. "Jiang Bei! You found this place!"
"Wonderful!