Chapter 657

Sword Qi crisscrossed, and sword intent surged to the heavens.

Beneath the shroud of sword light, Shen Xiu counterattacked in an instant. As the two exchanged blows, a thunderous boom rang out, and Shen Xiu was sent directly into the river.

Watching Shen Xiu disappear beneath the water, Chu Qingyun sneered. "A mere eighth-level Martial Spirit actually dares to challenge me? What wishful thinking."

After saying that, Chu Qingyun's figure flashed as he charged out again, pursuing Shen Xiu directly.

Within the range enveloped by Sword Qi, several ambushing figures revealed themselves. Seeing that the two had already begun fighting, their expressions changed drastically.

"Run!"

"Don't let them escape!"

Among those five people, there were actually two eighth-level Martial Spirits.

Seeing them, Chu Qingyun's face darkened at once. "Since you've come, don't even think about leaving!"

As soon as he spoke, an incomparably powerful force erupted from within his body.

He slashed out with his sword.

A terrifying wave of air formed in midair, and the five figures were instantly severed at the waist.

"Hmph, daring to set your sights on my Xiao Yue—you truly don't want to live!"

With a cold shout, Chu Qingyun waved his hand again. Another Sword Aura shot into the sky and streaked toward Shen Xiu.

Shen Xiu's expression changed when he saw the scene before him.

However, he was, after all, a Martial Venerable Realm expert. His reaction speed far surpassed that of an ordinary eighth-level Martial Spirit.

He immediately unleashed a martial skill and forcibly received Chu Qingyun's strike.

A deafening explosion erupted, and the Sword Aura directly shattered the martial skill Shen Xiu had unleashed.

Shen Xiu spat out a mouthful of blood. His body was sent flying backward and crashed into the river, splashing up waves several yards high.

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