Li Po Xiao drew his longsword, bloodlight shimmering over his body. He truly possessed the bearing of, "A blood formation pierces the golden armor and soars into the heavens; who else but me would vie for the throne?"
I drew in a deep breath of demonic qi, killing intent flashing in my eyes. My hand slowly pressed against the hilt of my longsword, forcing the blade down beneath my palm. At that moment, ripples spread through the halo beneath my feet. Bladesmen and axemen had already filled the area around the royal tent, while the sky grew even grayer, carrying the imposing air of black clouds pressing down on the city. This grim, murderous scene had been set precisely to await Li Po Xiao's arrival with sword in hand!
The impact brought by the Blood Fragrance Sword gave Li Po Xiao the courage to charge straight ahead. The moment he drew his longsword, he pointed it at me and charged with a furious roar!
The instant Li Po Xiao charged over, the color of the sky seemed to fade. Even the space behind him changed from blood-red to pallid white. All the red bloodlight condensed into his sword, and as he charged, endless waves of qi rose in his wake. He intended to soar into the heavens with a single sword, then suddenly descend and cleave me apart as I stood within the royal tent!
A sliver of a smile brushed my lips as I slowly drew my longsword as well. My sword domain activated at once. Countless bladesmen and axemen rushed out, all charging toward Li Po Xiao. What followed was an endless barrage of assassinations and attacks, with the ceaseless clatter of blades, spears, swords, and halberds striking flesh; the shouts and furious roars of the bladesmen and