Li Xuanxiao's expression changed drastically.
Battles between experts like these were the most terrifying.
Because of the gap in cultivation, even the lingering shockwaves produced during their fight could take the lives of ordinary cultivators.
Killing you was as easy as killing an ant.
Li Xuanxiao had calculated every possibility, yet he had never calculated that he would encounter two experts fighting here at such a time.
Watch the show? Not a chance!
That would be nothing but courting death!!
In that instant, the powerful aftershock generated by their fierce clash began spreading rapidly in every direction.
Enormous blazing fireballs streaked across the sky like meteors, then plunged straight toward the earth with heart-palpitating howls.
When the massive fireballs collided violently with the ground, earth-shattering explosions erupted in an instant, as though the entire world had trembled.
Immediately afterward, centered on the impact points, berserk energy shockwaves spread in all directions like ripples at astonishing speed.
The ground struck by the fireballs could not withstand such a terrifying impact. In the blink of an eye, enormous pits dozens of meters wide and bottomless in depth had been blasted open.
Dust billowed within the pits and crushed stone flew everywhere. The once-flat, solid earth had become a chaotic field of ruins in the space of a moment.
Li Xuanxiao's back was drenched in cold sweat.
Terrifying beyond measure!!!
This was simply not a battle someone of his level could take part in.
It was like gaming tycoons fighting each other; a newbie should not even think about stepping forward to loot equipment.
Li Xuanxiao targeted the area near a fireball's impact point.
According to crater theory, a shell was unlikely to explode in the same crater again.
Li Xuanxiao darted over and used the Earth Evasion Technique.
Dig, dig! Dig, dig!
Li Xuanxiao stuck an Earth Evasion Talisman to his forehead.
Then he kept digging and burrowing forward.
Only after a long while did he finally stop.
The cultivation world truly was too cruel and ruthless.
Even so, Li Xuanxiao still did not feel safe.
One Sword Moves Mountains, Overturns Seas, Plucks Stars, Sever Rivers, Destroys Cities, Opens Heavens?
It was far too dangerous.
A full day and night passed like this.
The commotion outside finally ceased, yet Li Xuanxiao still concealed his aura and did not dare emerge.
The Young Elder sent to supervise them was not particularly strong. He was probably hiding somewhere like Li Xuanxiao was right now.
So he could not rely on anyone else at all.
In this situation, he should stay hidden.
After waiting another half day or so,
Li Xuanxiao cautiously drilled out of the ground like a groundhog.
Li Xuanxiao revealed only his head and looked around—around four directions, around eight directions, around twelve directions.
Only after confirming it was safe did he crawl out.
But he had only walked a short distance.
When a figure appeared not far away.
Li Xuanxiao's steps came to an abrupt halt.
Could his luck be this rotten!? Did heaven want him dead?
She was a beautiful Woman in Red, like a blood-red rose blooming in the night.
Blood flowed continuously from her body! The scarlet liquid made her already dazzling red garments appear even more crimson, like clouds at sunset, as though they had been scorched by blazing fire.
Her tightly pressed lips were tinged with bluish purple. Several disheveled strands of hair clung to her sweat-dampened forehead, fluttering gently in the breeze and lending her an even more tragic beauty.
Li Xuanxiao turned and ran.
Run! Run fast!!
That monstrous demonic aura.
She was absolutely a demoness.
And an exceedingly formidable demoness.
He could not beat her! He absolutely could not beat her.
She might look like she would die in the next second.
But even 0.0001 seconds before dying, she could still kill him.
Sword Control Technique, Spring Thunder!
The sword flashed with dazzling light in midair, like lightning tearing across the heavens.
Li Xuanxiao's face was grim as he drove the true essence within him with all his strength, leaving not the slightest bit of power in reserve.
At that instant, even the surrounding air seemed to be stirred by the formidable aura emanating from him as he shot toward his target at a startling speed.
Run! There was only one thought.
Run!!
The next moment.
Li Xuanxiao crashed headfirst onto the ground.
That flash of red appeared before his eyes.
It was over! My life is done for.
The Woman in Red stared at the Sword Box on Li Xuanxiao's back.
The Sword Box trembled continuously, letting out a humming sound.
"Shushan Disciple? Are you that old fellow's disciple?"
Li Xuanxiao felt his mind shake violently.
Merely hearing her speak, with that faint energy mixed into her voice, was enough to leave him unable to endure it.
The gap was too great—like clouds and mud.
This was not something flying swords or puppet poison needles could make up for.
He had not even left the beginner village, yet he had encountered the final boss!!
Li Xuanxiao lay prone on the ground when that overwhelming sense of oppression suddenly vanished.
Like a kite with its string cut, the Red-clothed Demoness fell straight toward Li Xuanxiao and crashed heavily onto his chest.
After that fall, she lost consciousness and fainted.
Clearly, her injuries were too severe.
Li Xuanxiao felt a scent mixed with faint fragrance and thick bloodiness rush into his face, that distinctive smell instantly filling his nostrils.
At the same time, he could clearly feel the woman's body in his arms, soft as though boneless. The warmth transmitted through their thin clothing made his heart tremble slightly.
Li Xuanxiao froze for a moment. What kind of trick was this?
She had fainted!!
The next second, Li Xuanxiao sprang to his feet.
Demoness, die!!!
Li Xuanxiao drew his sword and slashed, cutting toward her neck in a single stroke.
Pity a flower and cherish jade?
Who knew what ugly face hid beneath that skin.
With such immense demonic aura, who knew how many heinous deeds she had committed.
Li Xuanxiao raised his sword and swung without hesitation at her head.
It... it would not cut through!?
Li Xuanxiao slashed again.
"Clang clang clang—!!"
Li Xuanxiao felt the web between his thumb and forefinger go numb from the shock.
He changed targets and kept chopping, then stabbed...
Still useless.
That was the gap in strength. Even while she lay completely still, he could do nothing to her.
Fine! You win.
Li Xuanxiao turned and ran.
If I can't kill you, can't I at least run away?
Li Xuanxiao's heart hammered wildly.
Just then, something rested on his shoulder.
Li Xuanxiao's mouth twitched slightly, and he finally stopped flying on his sword.
From the corner of his eye, he glimpsed the figure behind him.
She woke up again!? She wasn't going to drain me dry, was she?
"Take me somewhere safe," a voice came from behind him.
"Understood!"
Li Xuanxiao agreed without the slightest hesitation.
At a time like this, if he dared say no, she would kill him and not even bother burying him.
"..."
Inside a concealed mountain cave.
The Woman in Red removed the inner armor from her body. "Treat my wounds."
"Alright."
Li Xuanxiao took out a pile of colorful medicine bottles with labels stuck on them.
He reached for a bottle labeled "Blood Stopping Powder." "The Blood Stopping Powder will hurt a little."
"Cut the nonsense!"
Li Xuanxiao pressed his lips together.
It was called Blood Stopping Powder.
In truth, it was Five Poisons Powder!!
As for why it was labeled Blood Stopping Powder—
It was because he did not want anyone who picked up his Storage Ring to be able to use his things freely.
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