Wang Xiao pushed aside the last clump of bushes.
Suddenly, an incomparably dazzling, scorching light struck his face.
Even with his current Early Gang Force cultivation,
he could not help but turn his head slightly and narrow his eyes before that crimson glow.
On the ground lay a patch of red sand like a miniature sun.
It remained perfectly still, yet its radiance illuminated the surrounding area.
Wang Xiao rejoiced:
"Sun-Day Red Gold Sand! Truly extraordinary!"
He swiftly bent down and reached out, intending to scoop it up in one grab.
Suddenly.
An abrupt change arose!
From the nearby grass, a black shadow suddenly shot out.
What came with it was a long blade gleaming with a dim blue sheen!
"What?!" Wang Xiao was greatly alarmed.
He had never expected someone else to be lurking nearby.
He was completely unguarded now. If that blade struck true, he would at least suffer grievous injuries!
Wang Ling had gone who knew how far away. Serious injury could very well mean death!
Wang Xiao desperately twisted his body, trying to shift his vital points aside.
But it was too late.
The long blade drew ever closer to his throat.
Clang!
At the critical moment, a longsword thrust out from the right, precisely blocking the dim blue blade.
Zhou Zelin emerged from the white mist and laughed heartily.
"Brother Li, what are you trying to do?"
"In broad daylight, you actually intend to assassinate Wang Xiao?"
Wang Xiao came to his senses and glared furiously.
"So it was you. You're courting death!"
Li Chuan narrowed his eyes.
"Elder Zhou, what do you mean by this?"
"We are both natives of Sanyuan Prefecture. Are you truly going to help the Flowing Wind Sect?"
Zhou Zelin gave a cold laugh.
"When I act, I do not