There would be plenty of chances to deal with Xu Yi later. But if those wanted criminals were allowed to escape, this operation would come to nothing and end in utter failure. No matter how you looked at it, that outcome was unacceptable.
As for whether Xu Yi would report him to the higher-ups after escaping, he didn't care in the slightest.
After all, how could mere words serve as proof?
Elder Xi had barely turned around when five enormous True Spirit Swords came slashing through the air. He grabbed with one massive hand, and five yellow dragons shot out, instantly shattering the giant swords.
Just then, countless towering trees came crashing down toward him. Amid the chaos overhead, a monkey with a pair of enormous wings beat them, stirring up a gale as sharp as the keenest blades. It easily sliced through the trees, sending them tumbling away.
Elder Xi waved lightly, and the countless trees instantly turned to sawdust, scattering through the air. His eyes stayed fixed on Xu Yi, blazing with fury. He said in a chilling voice, "What an impressive One Art, Two Forms. Even I have never seen such a divine ability..."
At that, he suddenly froze. When he looked at Xu Yi again, his gaze grew even sharper. "No, that's not right. This is very wrong. You aren't fleeing for your life—you're actually provoking me. You're clearly afraid I'll catch up with those wanted criminals. So you're the inside man! I wondered why, despite such thorough preparations, this operation had turned out like this. It was you who was behind all of it."
Xu Yi didn't answer at all. He kept his senses locked firmly on Elder Xi, and when he saw that the man hadn't taken out the Ruyi Pearl, he felt much