Lu Xiaotian and the others had thought that, no matter how formidable they were, killing these people would not be difficult as long as they used a few methods. Who could have known that every time they tried to kill one of them and break the deadlock, they would fall just a little short?
The place where the Golden-Leaf Buddhist Orchid had originally grown was exceedingly well hidden, and the Sword-toothed Bear Demon had other means at his disposal. Even if someone had taken advantage of the opportunity to snatch the prize, he could still track them down afterward.
Yet who could have expected that the other party would not only seize the Golden-Leaf Buddhist Orchid, but also successfully escape to the area around Qingyu Stronghold? Their art of concealing their tracks was remarkably formidable.
Even the previously self-assured Sword-toothed Bear Demon had suffered another setback. He had taken two crushing losses in a single day, both at the hands of human cultivators weaker than himself. How could that not drive the arrogant Sword-toothed Bear Demon, who looked down on human cultivators, into a frenzy of rage?
"Qingyu Stronghold is a gathering place for human cultivators. How could we let your Demon Race run wild here—searching wherever you please? Where would that leave the dignity of the cultivators of my Qingyu Stronghold?" Lu Xiaotian sneered coldly.
Qu Yizhu and Jiang Qingyuan, the two people from the Jade Purity Immortal Palace, felt immensely satisfied upon hearing Lu Xiaotian's words. However, given the current situation, with the enemy having gained two more accomplices, Lu Xiaotian was the only person present who dared to speak with such force. Even the two of them would not dare follow him to their deaths if Lu Xiaotian backed down.
"Indeed. Though the human and demon races