Neither of them knew that at the very moment they charged out, Lin Xuan leisurely leaped up from between the branches, then shot silently toward them.
Lin Xuan's aura was completely concealed by the Concealed Breath Stride. He was like a phantom, streaking at the Liu Brothers from the side like an arrow.
By then, the brothers had already rushed beneath the great tree. With a step, they charged up the trunk at the same rhythm.
Their gazes were sharp, brimming with icy killing intent.
Suddenly, their pupils contracted.
"Retreat!"
"Retreat!"
The next second, the brothers shouted in unison. They kicked off the trunk, their bodies abruptly flying backward.
"Screech!"
At that instant, a blood-red gleam flashed past, carving a huge wound into the great tree.
"What a pity!"
Lin Xuan sheathed his blade with a soft sigh, kicked off the trunk, and charged through the air.
"Lin Xuan!"
The Liu Brothers' expressions changed drastically.
At that moment, they clearly sensed the powerful fluctuations of blood and qi emanating from Lin Xuan.
His realm was still Body Tempering, yet the aura produced by the vibration of his blood and qi was no different from that of the Blood Refining Realm.
The two were shaken beyond measure, and a heavy feeling rose unbidden in their hearts.
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan charged toward them like a specter.
"First Form of Blood Battle!"
With a low shout, a dazzling expanse of blood-colored blade light immediately appeared before the brothers' eyes.
The sharp blade tore through the air and swept toward them.
"Slash!"
The brothers struck almost simultaneously. Their blood and qi surged as their saber and sword descended in the same rhythm.
"Clang!"
The sound of metal striking metal rang through the dense forest. Under the impact of that immense force, the two flew