Pointing the Way

"Aunt Su!"

With that Lesser Core Formation Realm expert dead, Xia Zhilan seemed to be freed from her restraints. She hurriedly pushed away the corpse that had lost all signs of life, then ran in panic to Liu Xuan Su and threw her arms tightly around her.

Liu Xuan Su instinctively wrapped her arms around Xia Zhilan. Then she glanced at Lin Xuan, who stood nearby, his expression as indifferent as ever.

Even though several Core Formation Realm experts had just been casually slain by him in a single move, Liu Xuan Su still could not see the slightest change in Lin Xuan's expression. There was no surging emotion, only that lofty indifference.

He was like a god standing high above, looking down upon everything in the world. Yet when a mortal angered a god, he would not fly into a rage like an ordinary person, nor would he vent the emotions in his heart. He would only gaze down coldly, then, as if bestowing grace, grant death to the sinner who had provoked him!

Yes, in Liu Xuan Su's eyes, this young man before her was like a deity—cold, merciless, majestic, terrifying. She did not even dare meet his eyes.

There was indeed not much anger in Lin Xuan's heart. There was only killing intent. Since they had dared disturb him with killing aura and baleful aura while he was comprehending the sword—especially while comprehending the Death Sword Dao—there could be only one outcome: death!

Although Lin Xuan had already withdrawn from that state of sword comprehension at the time, the cold Qi of Death still lingered around him. Once his aura was stirred and the killing intent of his Sword Heart emerged, death was the only possible outcome for them.

Lin Xuan raised his eyes and glanced at Liu Xuan Su. The killing intent in his heart gradually receded, though his gaze remained just as indifferent.

"Are you from the Myriad Gold Commerce?"

"This humble woman is Liu Xuan Su, a steward of the Myriad Gold Commerce. Thank you, sir, for saving us!"

Before Lin Xuan, Liu Xuan Su did not even dare refer to herself as "I." When faced with his gaze, she unconsciously lowered her head, not daring to meet his eyes at all.

"Lead the way."

Lin Xuan had never liked owing others favors. This time, the Myriad Gold Commerce had provided a great deal of intelligence, especially information regarding the Wang Clan coming from Heavenly Capital City. Since he had encountered them, he might as well repay the favor.

Moreover, he had just comprehended a trace of the Qi of Death. He could use death itself to verify the Death Sword Dao and Destruction Sword Dao he had comprehended. Perhaps from death, he might gain insight into the Life Sword Dao.

"Ah?"

Liu Xuan Su froze. In her extreme surprise, she let out an unconscious cry. Then, in the next instant, she discovered that an invisible force had directly swept up both her and Xia Zhilan, who was still holding onto her.

"Lead the way."

The same indifferent voice made Liu Xuan Su's heart tremble. Still, as a steward of the Myriad Gold Commerce, she possessed exceptional composure. She quickly steadied herself and pointed out the road they had taken.

Within a small mountain hollow, Xia Wanjin stared grimly at Yue Shan, Song Dao, and the others surrounding him. By now, there were already quite a few wounds on his body, though they were only minor injuries.

What truly affected Xia Wanjin's combat strength was the palm strike Yue Shan had landed on his back during a sneak attack. Although a spiritual treasure had blocked much of the blow, the overwhelming force had still passed through it and injured his internal organs.

At Xia Wanjin's side, not a single person remained. All the Heavenly Yuan Realm experts had been killed. As for the Lesser Core Formation Realm retainers he had brought, they had all turned against him at the critical moment and defected to Yue Shan!

It was precisely because of those men's betrayal that Liu Xuan Su had been injured while fleeing earlier. Otherwise, with a Great Perfection of Core Formation Realm expert wearing a spiritual treasure holding the rear with his life, Liu Xuan Su could have safely escaped with Xia Zhilan.

"Hehe, Xia Wanjin, why keep struggling? For the sake of our past acquaintance, I can grant you a dignified death and let you take your own life. How about it?"

Yue Shan walked forward with a smile, his face beaming. If Xia Wanjin truly killed himself, they would be more than happy to see it.

After all, Xia Wanjin was a Great Perfection of Core Formation Realm expert wearing spiritual treasure armor. If he truly fought without regard for his life, even they, fellow Great Perfection of Core Formation Realm experts, would find it hard to bear.

Not to mention, the four of them had been brought together by profit in the first place. Song Dao and Yue Shan had a fairly good relationship, but the Han brothers, Han Zong and Han Sheng of Black Python Mountain, relied on the strength of joining forces as brothers. They were the strongest faction, and their ambitions were also the greatest.

If Xia Wanjin desperately injured Song Dao or Yue Shan himself, Yue Shan did not need to think twice to know that the Han brothers would certainly turn on them and rob them as well.

The four men were divided into two factions, each wary of the other. Coupled with that incomparably precious spiritual treasure armor, this was why Xia Wanjin, despite being alone, had been able to hold out for so long while surrounded by four Great Perfection of Core Formation Realm experts and numerous Core Formation Realm experts.

But by now, Xia Wanjin was nearly at the end of his strength. He knew very well that his condition could not sustain peak combat power for much longer. Once he showed any sign of decline, Yue Shan and the others would swarm him, and death would be his only path.

In truth, having reached this point, Xia Wanjin no longer cared much whether he lived or died. Of course, that was also because he believed his death was inevitable. Compared to himself, he was more worried about Liu Xuan Su and Xia Zhilan.

Even in such a hopeless situation, Xia Wanjin continued to hold on bitterly, all to keep Yue Shan's group of four occupied for as long as possible and give Liu Xuan Su a chance to escape with Xia Zhilan!

Seeing that Xia Wanjin remained silent, a flash of coldness passed through Yue Shan's eyes. After glancing at the Han brothers standing not far away, he spoke again with a sneer.

"Xia Wanjin, I know you're trying to stall for time so Liu Xuan Su can escape with Xia Zhilan, aren't you? But have you ever considered why we aren't in a hurry to kill you quickly and then go after Liu Xuan Su?"

Upon hearing Yue Shan's words, Xia Wanjin's expression changed abruptly. His gaze swept around, and he immediately noticed that several Core Formation Realm experts were missing from the crowd. His heart instantly sank.

"Yue Shan, you despicable bastard!"

"Hahahaha! Then Yue thanks President Xia for the praise. To show my gratitude, I'll make sure you get to witness the brothers' fighting prowess later!"

Hearing Xia Wanjin's words, Yue Shan threw back his head and burst into laughter. Not only did he feel no shame, he even spoke with considerable pride.