Situ Zhaixing (Part Two)

The man who emerged walked with a powerful stride, exuding a strong aura. His arrow strike just now demonstrated his formidable strength, yet his aura remained faintly visible, causing Zhuge Xiang's gaze to narrow slightly. He possessed the cultivation of the Return to Simplicity Realm, albeit only at the initial Return to Simplicity Realm.

The man who came out glanced at Mizheng, clearly surprised that his arrow had been dodged despite his own strength. However, seeing that Mizheng's strength was at most at the Innate Realm, the man obviously didn't take Zhuge Xiang and the others seriously.

His gaze fell on the disheveled man beside him, and the expert at the Return to Simplicity Realm calmly said, "You juniors, get out of here. This person is beyond your ability to save. While I'm in a good mood, you still have a chance to leave."

"Hmph, judging from your appearance, you're no good either. Today, this humble monk will deliver you from suffering, which will also Rescue countless innocent people from dire straits," Mizheng, with his fierce Vajra-like expression, stared at the man before him and shouted in a deep voice. As he spoke, he flipped his hand, and a Demon Subduing Pestle appeared in his palm. At the same time, Su Huayu raised the Flowing Fire Blade in her hand.

"I don't care who this person is. Since he's in our hands, whether we save him or not is none of your business," Zhuge Xiang said in a deep voice, his own chilling killing intent emanating from him. He stepped forward, staring at the middle-aged man in the Reversal of the Return to Simplicity Realm.

Although Zhuge Xiang had only met this disheveled man by chance, the fact that this middle-aged man immediately adopted a domineering attitude was what Zhuge Xiang found most unacceptable. Why did Zhuge Xiang keep becoming stronger? His purpose was to prevent himself from being bullied again, as he had been before.

Although Zhuge Xiang's Zhuge Xiang was the weakest, the killing intent emanating from him made the middle-aged man's expression become much more serious.

The murderous aura swept across his skin, carrying a chilling sensation. At this moment, it seemed as if the air itself was filled with the stench of blood. Even the Slanted-eyed White Tiger beneath the man stared intently at Zhuge Xiang, its eyes filled with unease as it pawed at the ground with its claws.

Staring at Zhuge Xiang, the middle-aged man was secretly shocked. Just how many lives had to be killed to create such a dense and bloody killing aura? Although his cultivation was only at the Fourth Layer the Void Splitting Realm, this killing aura was truly astonishing.

"Sky-Shaking Bow Liu Jingyun, I heard you have entered the Return to Simplicity Realm. Congratulations! However, your increased strength has made you a little complacent. I advise you to restrain yourself, or your life will be in danger..." Just then, a familiar, feminine voice suddenly rang out.

A man dressed in a scholar's robe, holding a pink folding fan, with a handsome face and an air of effeminacy, was none other than the Yin Young Master Yin. Beside him, two old servants at the Return to Simplicity Realm followed closely, protecting him.

"Young Master Yin Dongfang Yan?" Upon seeing the young man who had walked out, the middle-aged Liu Jingyun's expression changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice. Beside him, the disheveled man who was seriously injured and exhausted also became serious.

"Dongfang Yan, your Dongfang Family is indeed powerful, but Situ Zhaixing is in my hands. Are you trying to forcibly take her? I've heard that your Dongfang Family, being a merchant family, values reputation and reason above all else," Liu Jingyun said in a low voice, staring at the approaching Young Master Yin as he sat on the back of the Slanted-eyed White Tiger.

"Greetings, Zhuge Xiang." Dongfang Yan did not reply to Liu Jingyun's words. Instead, he walked up to Zhuge Xiang, put away his folding fan, and clasped his hands in a salute to Zhuge Xiang. However, this originally bold and dignified etiquette carried a hint of effeminacy from him.

"Brother Dongfang," Zhuge Xiang returned the greeting with clasped hands. Overall, he had a very good impression of Dongfang Yan.

Immediately, Zhuge Xiang's gaze fell on the disheveled man beside him, and he said in surprise, "Situ Zhaixing? This person is Situ Zhaixing? A master of the Deity Transformation stage?"

Not only was Zhuge Xiang surprised, but Su Huayu and Mizheng beside him also looked at Situ Zhaixing with surprise.

The Dragon Saliva Grass incident concerns the Imperial Clan the Great Qin Empire. The Southern King personally issued a kill order, which gathered countless experts in Yanling Commandery. However, no one expected that the person who could steal the item from the Southern King's army, the dignified Deity Transformation expert Situ Zhaixing, would be this dying man in front of them.

"Indeed," Dongfang Yan nodded frankly, saying, "Situ Zhaixing was originally a Deity Transformation stage expert, but when he stole the Dragon Saliva Grass, his Divine Sense was shattered by a Deity Transformation stage expert in the army, greatly reducing his strength. In addition, due to the orders of the Southern King and the pursuit of thousands of Cultivator these days, he is now at his last gasp. Even a cultivator with the Innate Realm cultivation could kill him. I didn't expect Zhuge Xiang to Luck so lucky; he actually ran up to Brother Zhuge on his own."

At this point, Dongfang Yan paused slightly, turned his head to look at Liu Jingyun beside him, and said, "Aren't you leaving yet? Our Dongfang Family certainly won't attack someone without a reason, but Situ Zhaixing isn't in your hands. With Zhuge Xiang's strength, trying to take him from him is just courting death."

"Him? He's only at the Fourth Layer the Void Splitting Realm, while I'm at the Return to Simplicity Realm. You think I'd die at his hands? Are you exaggerating?" Liu Jingyun stared wide-eyed, his eyes filled with disbelief, and shook his head.

The difference between the Void Splitting Realm and the Return to Simplicity Realm is two minor realms. How could he possibly be no match for a junior in the Void Splitting Realm? Liu Jingyun simply couldn't believe it.

"Very well, if you don't believe me, then go ahead and attack Brother Zhuge. I can guarantee that if you can defeat Brother Zhuge, I, Dongfang Yan, will immediately withdraw from the competition for the Dragon Saliva Grass." After taking a few steps back, Dongfang Yan made a gesture of invitation. As Dongfang Yan retreated, the two old servants beside him also took a few steps back, looking at Liu Jingyun as if he were a dead man.

They had witnessed Zhuge Xiang's strength firsthand in Rakshasa City. The Traitor of the Asura Sect, True Person Scarlet Blood, had died at his hands. The unparalleled power of that Sword Qi pillar still lingered in their minds. With Liu Jingyun's strength, he was doomed to die if he faced Zhuge Xiang.

Specializing in archery, Liu Jingyun's close-combat abilities are far inferior to his ranged attack capabilities. Yet, Zhuge Xiang's Explosive Steps is enough to close the distance. So what if he's at the Return to Simplicity Realm? Can he withstand that enormous, unparalleled pillar of Sword Qi?

Liu Jingyun's expression shifted between light and dark. When Dongfang Yan spoke, he initially thought he was just bluffing. However, Dongfang Yan's declaration that he would withdraw from the competition if he could defeat this Fourth Layer Void Splitting Realm cultivator demonstrated strong confidence, which made Liu Jingyun's heart pound with apprehension.

With three cultivators at the Return to Simplicity Realm present, how could he possibly withstand their attacks? Was it really necessary to place his bet on a Void Splitting Realm cultivator? Could it be that this Void Splitting Realm cultivator truly possessed the strength to kill Return to Simplicity Realm Cultivator?

"Make your move! What are you still hesitating for?" Zhuge Xiang stepped forward, staring at Liu Jingyun in front of him, and said.

The greatest advantage of the Return to Simplicity Realm lies in the consumption of Qi Energy by the techniques, the speed of Qi Energy recovery, and the control over Qi Energy. In terms of combat power, Cultivator at the first level of the Reversal of the Return to Simplicity Realm is not much stronger than a cultivator at the Tenth Layer of the Innate Realm. Zhuge Xiang regards Liu Jingyun, who specializes in archery, as an excellent opponent.

With his own Explosive Steps, close-range attacks, enhanced by Sword Intent and Bloodthirsty Technique, Zhuge Xiang believed he had a good chance of success, using his strengths to attack the enemy's weaknesses. He was also filled with anticipation about how much experience he would gain from independently killing Cultivator at the Reversal of the Return to Simplicity Realm, and what kind of items he would acquire. In Zhuge Xiang's eyes, Liu Jingyun was nothing short of a high amount of experience and a high drop rate for items.

Zhuge Xiang's eyes were filled with greed and fighting spirit, as if he were looking at prey. He lacked only fear and confidence. Zhuge Xiang's eyes made Liu Jingyun want to back down. A cultivator at the Void Splitting Realm facing him not only showed no fear, but even treated him like prey. Either he was a crazy person who didn't know his own death, or he really had confidence in him.

"Fine, Situ Zhaixing was already in your hands, so I'll withdraw," Liu Jingyun said with a sigh after thinking for a long time. He then sat on the back of the White Tiger and retreated step by step.

Liu Jingyun wasn't sure if Zhuge Xiang was truly strong enough to kill him. However, the three Cultivators at the Return to Simplicity Realm beside him, including Dongfang Yan, were undeniably powerful. Given Dongfang Yan's close relationship with Zhuge Xiang, it was obvious who he would side with if a fight broke out. Therefore, Liu Jingtao dared not gamble with his life.

Although the Dongfang Family is a business family that values reputation and prides itself on not actively seizing others' property, when it comes to establishing a relationship with the Southern King, can such verbal declarations really be taken seriously at this crucial moment? Whoever takes them seriously will die quickly.

Liu Jingyun retreated, showing no intention of making a move. This caused Zhuge Xiang to sigh inwardly, filled with disappointment. Then, his gaze fell on Situ Zhaixing.

For Zhuge Xiang, Situ Zhaixing falling into his hands was an unexpected gain. Mizheng's expression was also somewhat excited. After all, Mizheng down the mountain was also for Situ Zhaixing. Who would have thought that he would get her so easily?

"Hahaha, Luck really lucky! Situ Zhaixing is actually here!" However, at that moment, another loud laugh tore through the night sky, the sound of clothes rustling in the wind rang out, and then three more figures appeared in the arena.

The three people who appeared were an elderly man of about seventy years old, an elderly woman of about seventy years old, and a young woman in her early twenties. The young woman in her early twenties had a layer of Innate Protective Qi appearing on her body, which clearly indicated that she was a cultivator at the Innate Realm.

The other two elderly men, a man and a woman, showed no trace of Qi Energy, appearing like ordinary people. Clearly, their Qi Energy was impeccable, indicating they were experts in the Return to Simplicity Realm, and even among those in the Return to Simplicity Realm, they were among the best.

"The Carefree Old Couple?" Dongfang Yan's eyes narrowed slightly, his calm expression vanished, and he spoke in a low voice. (To be continued...)