Behead the General and Seize the Banner, First Crush His Will; Sever the Arm, Pierce the Chest, Then Stab the Head

"Who was that?"

The sudden turn of events completely smothered the uproar within Yujing City.

Everyone craned their necks, but beyond the Xuanji Grand Formation, everything was shrouded in black and white—one half Fiendish Demon Aura, the other Ash-Illuminating White Flame.

No one could see the newcomer clearly. "Was that the Yousi Sword?"

"And the Ash-Illuminating White Flame—that sword seemed to be his too, along with that golden giant from earlier..."

"Master Shou? Xu Xiaoshou from the Eastern Region?"

"How could that be possible! Even the Spatial Demi-Saint was taken down, and the Ghost Beast Saint Tribulation was stopped... Would he dare come?"

The crowd was thrown into an uproar.

Too many people refused to believe that Xu Xiaoshou would dare venture into danger alone.

Yet at this moment, countless spirit swords trembled in the skies above Yujing City.

Below, many apricot trees had sprouted and grown, their branches and leaves radiating fierce sword intent.

Every one of these sights proved that the visitor was an ancient swordsman.

And in this day and age, the only one with such astounding sword intent who dared repeatedly oppose the Holy Spirit Hall was that so-called Master Shou of the Saint Slave.

Clang! Clang!

Just then, sword cries rose beyond the city.

Having been nailed to the Xuanji Grand Formation to test its strength, the Yousi Sword and Yanmang soared into the air, taking the black-and-white hues with them.

After streaking two black trails across the heavens, the twin swords plunged into the surging ghostly aura that filled the sky.

Roar!

From within that rampaging ghostly aura, Greed God's enormous beastly head emerged. A man stood atop the bloodline on its crown.

Sword in his right hand, flame under his left, with the fiendish Yousi Sword and the Flame Sword Yanmang suspended behind