Shen Lian sneered, the contempt in his eyes undisguised as he said to the two of them:
"Just you two pieces of trash?"
Then Shen Lian slowly turned the Dragon-Slaying Blade in his hand. Its crimson blade reflected a cold gleam as it swept past Fifth Elder and Seventh Elder.
"Forget the fact that there are only two of you. Even if your Clear Sky Sect came out in full force, you still might not be able to make me hand over the Spirit Bone, much less take my life."
"You're courting death!"
Seventh Elder's already fiery temper was completely ignited by Shen Lian's words. With an enraged roar, Soul Power surged violently around him, and the dark gray Clear Sky Hammer shone brilliantly. He was clearly prepared to charge forward and fight Shen Lian to the death.
Shen Lian's gaze sharpened. The Soul Power within him began circulating rapidly as well, and he slightly raised the Dragon-Slaying Blade, its tip aimed directly at Seventh Elder, ready to meet his attack at any moment.
Zhu Zhuqing tensed as well, Soul Power forming a faint halo around her. Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda shone even more brilliantly, and the boosts granted to Shen Lian and Zhu Zhuqing strengthened accordingly.
Just as Seventh Elder was about to charge out, Fifth Elder suddenly reached out and stopped him.
Fifth Elder's expression remained grim, but his gaze was much calmer than before. He said to Seventh Elder in a deep voice:
"Elder Seven, don't be rash!"
Seventh Elder glared at Fifth Elder and said unwillingly:
"Fifth Brother, this brat is being so arrogant. Are we really just going to let this go?"
Fifth Elder shook his head and lowered his voice.
"It's unwise to make a move in Spirit City right now. This