Deep Lake Encounter, Wishful Treasure Sword, Freely Commanded, Unfinished Enmity

Li Xian's heart meridians were completely shattered. He relied on a wisp of "Heart-Protecting Divine Intent"—as long as the will remained, his body would not die—to barely maintain a sliver of life. However, he was weak all over, his body was cold, and his life was still facing a great test.

The lake water was cold and icy. His heart meridians were broken, and he could no longer circulate his blood and qi. Li Xian's will was very strong. He clenched his teeth and kept his Heart-Protecting Divine Intent. Second Realm martial artist, he sank as soon as he touched the water. Seeing that the lake was bottomless and he had been sinking for a long time without stopping, he seized the opportunity and hung his body on a crevice in the rocks at the foot of a mountain.

Looking out over the lake, it was pitch black. He had sunk so deep that light could barely penetrate, and the only sound he could hear was the rushing water.

It feels like a lifetime ago; my whole body aches and aches. Just now, I poured out all my energy and used up many of my abilities, but now my vital energy is mostly depleted.

He barely managed to stay alive, but he couldn't be moved around too much. His "Sole-Self Heart Technique" was only at Minor Accomplishment, and his Heart-Protecting Divine Intent " was not yet strong enough. If he aggravated his wounds, his Qi and Blood would surge wildly, dispersing his remaining spirit, and he would truly perish at the bottom of the lake.

He tried his best to lie still and use his "Life-Saving Yang Qi" to heal. However, his heart injury was very serious, with his atria torn apart and his heart vessels shattered. The healing was very slow, and after using up a few strands of yang energy, there was only a slight healing.

Li Xian was on the verge of death and his recovery was very slow, so he forced himself not to sleep. If he fell asleep, his spirit would immediately dissipate, and he would surely sleep forever. He endured this for more than a day, and his body was both hungry and exhausted.

Suddenly, a fish-like creature swam past him. Li Xian immediately reached out to grab it. The fish flicked its tail and disappeared without a trace. Li Xian felt a sharp pain in his chest, which aggravated his injuries. A mouthful of Blood Qi gushed out.

Li Xian coughed three times, each cough bringing out a large amount of blood. However, his heart meridian was already broken, and the coughing became uncontrollable, as if he wanted to cough up all the blood. He quickly Blood Solidification and Aperture Closure to stop the blood from flowing erratically.

The deterioration was barely contained. However, the blood continued to be lost, and the body became deficient without replenishment, eventually leading to a slow and inevitable death.

Li Xian's injuries worsened, and he was in a precarious situation. He was only able to stay alive by sheer willpower, though his strength was waning. Unfortunately, he couldn't move around much, and he was unable to fish or swim. He was truly trapped with nowhere to turn.

There were many fish and beasts in the lake, which Li Xian could see but not touch. Suddenly, an idea struck him. He opened his "Pure Astral-Qi Garment" and waited for them to come to him. When a fish or beast swam nearby, he slowly covered it with the Pure Astral-Qi Garment.

In this way, he easily caught the fish. Li Xian had experience with this; big fish are strong, and even if he caught one, a struggle was inevitable. Li Xian was usually incredibly strong, but now he could not exert his strength and had to avoid the sharp edge of the fish. He could only catch small fish first to replenish his strength and slowly recover.

He smiled bitterly, "Others are like tigers fallen into the plains, bullied by dogs; I am like a tiger fallen into the plains, bullied by fish. Oh well, it's my own choice, and I can't blame others. My plan to fake my death and escape is both for Sister Liuli and to get rid of her and the others completely. Now the plan is half complete; the rest depends entirely on my ability to survive this period."

After waiting patiently, he successfully caught three thumb-sized fish. He put them in his mouth and ate them, scales and all. With the "Consumption" boost, he felt warmth in his stomach and his condition improved slightly.

Li Xian thought to himself, "In my current state, relying entirely on natural healing is extremely difficult. Heart meridian injuries are inherently difficult to heal. Even for martial arts masters of the Third Realm, without the corresponding martial arts training, a broken heart meridian would almost certainly mean certain death. How could I possibly have a chance to heal? Relying on my Heart-Protecting Divine Intent and using the 'Living in the World' technique, I'm like someone clinging to a precipice. The slightest relaxation would be a drop to the bottom, with no way out. But whether I can climb the precipice is something no one has ever exemplified; it's truly unknown. Now I'm in a deep lake, the cold water suppressing my Life-Saving Yang Qi. I need to continuously eat and receive other forms of support. If my heart injury heals by thirty percent, I can climb the peak and reach the shore."

He held Jade-Water Pearl in his mouth and waited patiently. Several days passed in this way, and he caught and ate all the small fish. Although he could not get enough to eat, his strength grew and he was replenished by external food. His Life-Saving Yang Qi healed his injuries and he recovered more quickly.

He gradually regained some strength, but after several sleepless days, he was utterly exhausted. Li Xian was on the verge of falling into a deep sleep, only gritting his teeth and forcing himself to stay awake. He roused himself, saying, "I need to hold on until my mind and spirit are somewhat recovered before I can take a short rest. Otherwise, all this struggle will be for nothing. Hmph, how can I really die here? What is there to fear from a mere broken heart meridian?"

He fought off exhaustion and gritted his teeth to persevere. The Life-Saving Yang Qi he had accumulated over the years was being rapidly depleted, relentlessly healing his heartache. If Li Xian were in a scorching place, his Life-Saving Yang Qi would be even stronger, but in the deep, damp lake, the yang energy was subtly neutralized, and he could only exert three effects.

Li Xian had been consuming small fish and shrimp, and now that he felt his strength had returned, he tried to catch slightly larger fish and beasts. He continued to wait patiently, using small fish and shrimp as bait. He opened his Pure Astral-Qi Garment and waited for about half an hour.

The unique "Cold-Pool Fish" of Dongran Lake is faintly approaching. This fish lives in deep, cold pools, and its flesh is tender and delicious. Li Xian once used it to cook fish soup, which was praised by Su Fuyou.

But upon encountering him now, Li Xian frowned. He gathered his bait and drove the Cold-Pool Fish. This fish was of a cold nature, and he needed to Life-Saving Yang Qi; eating this fish would do more harm than good.

The Cold-Pool Fish swam away. Li Xian spread out the bait again and continued to wait. Three more fish followed, all cold-natured species, such as those from Cold-Pool Fish or deep lakes. Li Xian suddenly realized, "I was confused. This place is in a deep lake; how could common fish like grass carp and black carp swim here? But if they are all Cold-Pool Fish, I'll have to eat small fish and shrimp!"

Dead Heart, he continued to scatter bait and wait. After about an hour, fish came seven times in succession. Although the fish species were different, they were all predominantly cold in nature.

Suddenly, I caught a glimpse of red. A "Red-Sand Fish" was swimming in the distance. This fish was fierce in nature, but its nature was masculine and hot.

Considered a yang-tonifying substance, it is a rare fish species. A single one can fetch a high price.

Li Xian was overjoyed and brandished his Pure Astral-Qi Garment, causing the small fish inside to dart back and forth. This indeed attracted the attention of the Red-Sand Fish, which slowly approached. Li Xian calmed himself down, realizing that the principles of hunting in the mountains in the past and hunting fish in the lake today were indeed the same.

Seizing the opportunity, he quietly covered himself with his robe. The Red-Sand Fish sensed something amiss and fled at top speed. Li Xian tightened his Qi Garment and grabbed the Red-Sand Fish. After a struggle, although he aggravated his injuries, he recovered in a few days and was able to barely defeat the Red-Sand Fish.

Li Xian flung the Red-Sand Fish against the mountain wall. The Red-Sand Fish twitched, but it could no longer escape. Li Xian didn't bite it off, but ate the raw fish flesh and drank the raw fish blood. He immediately felt a warmth in his stomach.

[Skill Consumption, proficiency +1]

Having finally had a good meal, Li Xian discarded the fish entrails and bones. Having Consumption the tonic, his spirits lifted slightly, and his physical condition gradually improved. His emotional wounds were healing; all he could do was wait. All Li Xian could do was try his best to eat some food to replenish his body.

So they once again used small fish as bait. A long wait ensued, driving away cold-natured fish. This time, they were very lucky and encountered...

Golden-Blood Fish ".

The Golden-Blood Fish is even rarer than the Red-Sand Fish; its blood is golden, with a yellowish sheen. It is extremely expensive! Li Xian thought to himself, "Heaven hasn't forsaken me. These fish and beasts are usually only eaten by high-ranking officials and nobles. Now I've encountered them one after another, satisfying my hunger and healing my injuries."

With patient guidance, and employing the same tactic again, the Golden-Blood Fish was fed to the body. The body, which was originally cold, began to feel warm. The frostbitten hands and feet gradually warmed up, and the heart wound healed even faster, already showing signs of recovery.

The shattered atria of his heart gradually mended, slowly nurturing new veins. Li Xian was even more excited, knowing that this method was feasible. As long as he had a firm will and persevered, he could survive from the brink of death.

He persevered through this ordeal until the seventh day. The lake was pitch black and icy cold, yet Li Xian hadn't moved an inch. Things were gradually getting back on track, but Li Xian's energy was completely depleted, and he was barely holding on for every remaining second.

He was so drowsy that he could hardly feel the cold; he felt as if everything was hypnotizing him. A long sleep would be the best thing to do. He bit his tongue, but it was no use; the slight pain could not stop him from falling asleep.

Even after hunting rare fish, he was already listless. If he could endure this for a few more days, his mind and spirit would have recovered by more than 20%. The injury to his heart meridian was a matter of life and death, and healing was extremely difficult. His Life-Saving Yang Qi had been exhausted, and the remaining healing depended solely on his own healing ability.

Li Xian possesses a [Perfect Aspect] and considerable healing power, making it entirely possible for him to heal his injuries. However, this process will undoubtedly be extremely slow!

Li Xian was in dire straits and facing a truly difficult situation. He struggled to stay awake while pondering a way out of the predicament.

Located in a deep lake, he was temporarily unable to climb upwards. He was overcome with drowsiness.

Although he had mastered the essentials of "Ghost Doctor," his skill was not deep enough to heal and save himself.

After much deliberation, Li Xian had only one thought, "Keep going!" He gritted his teeth and thought, "Even if I die with my eyes wide open, it's better than dying in my sleep." With his mind focused, he felt even less sleepy.

On the fourteenth day, as Li Xian was catching fish, he suddenly felt a chill run through his body, and a faint but palpable murderous intent appeared. Li Xian immediately loosened his Pure Astral Garment, letting the small fish scatter.

Then they saw the water churning and a huge creature chasing after them. Li Xian recognized the creature as a giant turtle from the lake. It was over ten zhang long and resembled a mountain.

Li Xian became even more vigilant, sensing the endless mysteries of the lake. He kept a close watch on his surroundings while catching fish and beasts, careful not to attract any strange or enormous creatures. Two days later, a deep blue python swam by.

It was about nineteen zhang long, and its size was even larger than that of a giant turtle. It was even more ferocious! Its head and horns were slightly raised, and it had small feet on its abdomen.

She sleeps with her head resting on the base of her nose. This is the "Lake Immortal".

There is a folk song about Dongran Lake. Whenever there is a sudden downpour in the lake, it is because the Lake Immortal is coiling around the mountain. When the Lake Immortal coils around the mountain, it is as if the heavens and earth are performing some kind of "summoning wind and rain" martial arts, and the heavens the Unseen earth are manipulating the situation, causing the lake waves to surge and the rain to pour down.

Li Xian was not far from the Lake Immortal Lake Immortal. Seeing her sleeping peacefully with her eyes closed, he dared not move or fish. He could only wait quietly for three days until the Lake Immortal woke up and left, only then could he breathe a sigh of relief.

"The Earth Profound and earth are profound Lake Immortal coils around the mountain, calling to the fish. She commands awe from fishermen and commoners, yet there are also martial artists who specifically seek out the Lake Immortal to hunt and eat her. The Lake Immortal, though only known by her name, seems like a gentle woman. In reality, she is fierce and often teases fishermen before devouring them. My heart is fragile, so I did not attract her attention, which can be considered a blessing in disguise."

Two more days passed in the blink of an eye.

Although Li Xian was exhausted, his external injuries had all healed, and he could move his hands and feet again. Although it was difficult for him to climb ashore, he could barely move his position.

He had grown tired of waiting, so he grabbed the rock face and began to climb along the base of the mountain. The base of the mountain was eroded by the lake water, and its surface was full of pits and bumps. Climbing was not difficult, and he quickly moved three zhang away.

If he Li Mountain, he would sink rapidly. His eyes darted around, searching for a suitable place to land. Suddenly, he caught sight of a "lush" halo. Looking closely, he saw dozens of shellfish scattered across the mountain wall.

Li Xian was overjoyed; this was a "Night Clam." Clam meat is warm in nature and nourishes the body and spirit when consumed. It was truly a "timely gift," and finding it was perfectly timed. Li Xian moved closer and picked up a pebble.

He cracked open the clam shell and dug out the clam meat. The meat was thick, white, tender, and moist. Li Xian couldn't finish it in one bite and had to chew it three times. The meat was sweet and delicious, and its texture was so satisfying that it restored his energy and vitality.

Li Xian, enjoying himself immensely, immediately pried open another clam and ate and drank with relish.

[Skill Consumption, proficiency +1]

It is endlessly sweet and a rare delicacy. After Consumption, a gentle warmth nourishes the body and soothes the mind. Because Li Xian lacks external nourishment, his healing is relatively slow. If he were to receive the nourishment of this precious food, even if his heart meridians could not be fully healed immediately, they would certainly heal much faster.

Li Xian was already full, so he didn't rush to finish eating them all at once. He lay down to rest in a clump of green water plants, and whenever he felt sleepy, he would dig out the clam meat to eat and drink. When he ate the tenth clam, he actually dug out a huge clam pearl, which was exceptionally beautiful and emitted a silvery halo.

Overjoyed, Li Xian feared the pearl might attract a giant creature that would attack him, given his severe injuries and the difficulty of defending himself. To be on the safe side, he reluctantly abandoned it.

Dozens of Night Clam ate for nearly five days. Thanks to the Night Clam, his heart injury gradually healed, reaching nearly 30%. The scattered heart vessels gradually took shape and had the slight ability to circulate blood. He could gradually climb upwards.

The lake was devoid of day and night, only the cold and desolate atmosphere remained. Li Xian gradually climbed upwards, ascending two zhang each day, seeking not speed but stability. Li Xian thought to himself, "I chose to fight in the lake back then so that I could escape from drowning. And I chose Severed Palm Peak" because the mountain had a base, which I could climb to escape the lake. Now it seems that my choice back then was extremely reasonable."

After climbing for several days, his heart injury had healed by 30%. Although Li Xian's plan was mostly successful, he still made a mistake. He overestimated the resilience of his heart meridian, but underestimated the difficulty of healing a heart injury. He thought that as long as he had the help of the "Sole-Self Heart Technique," he could survive the broken heart and recover quickly with the help of the Life-Saving Yang Qi energy.

Little did Li Xian know that the path to healing would be so difficult. After climbing up fifteen zhang, Li Xian suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and discovered that a colossal creature was dwelling above his head. Its eighteen tentacles stretched extremely far, their end impossible to see at a glance.

Li Xian exclaimed in surprise, "This enormous creature in the lake has been perched on my head the whole time! It thinks I'm some tiny insect. I don't know if it saw me but was too lazy to eat, or if it simply didn't see me. I underestimated the mystery of Dongran Lake. If this thing wanted to eat me, I would have a hard time resisting. But since it's clinging to the mountain wall, it's very difficult for me to climb up. I can only wait quietly!"

Searching intently, he found a well-hidden crevice in the mountain rocks. Li Xian crawled into the crevice, using something to shield himself. Every day, he would look out at the giant tentacle, which lay motionless, and then he would return to the crevice to heal his wounds.

About two days later, the giant tentacle suddenly moved, and the lake water surged rapidly, stirring up countless turbulent currents. The water plants and rock fragments on the mountain wall were washed away, leaving the area murky.

Once the chaos subsided, the giant creature had already departed. Li Xian seized the opportunity to climb, ascending more than ten zhang in one breath. Only when his chest ached did he lie down to rest on the stone wall. He knew this was the dwelling place of the tentacle-like giant and dared not linger. However, his strength recovered slowly in the lake, and Li Xian relied entirely on the "Jade-Water Pearl" for breathing.

Several times he tried to climb upwards, but the pain in his heart was unbearable. Li Xian looked at himself and said, "I must not be too hasty. I have been recuperating for a long time, and with the help of Life-Saving Yang Qi, the strange fish in the lake, and the precious Night Clam, I have barely recovered 30% of my heart meridian. If the heart injury relapses, then there will truly be no hope. Since I can hardly climb upwards, I might as well look around."

Moving sideways, he came across a huge cave. This was the nest of the tentacle giants. Li Xian thought that if the tentacle giants were returning to their nest, there would be no difference between being inside and outside the cave. So he decided to swim into the cave and explore.

Both feet are on the ground.

The nest extended extremely deep, with walls that were incredibly wide. From this, Li Xian could judge the size of the giant tentacles and secretly compared them. "They're probably no less than that old thieving dragon!" He plucked a strand of hair and planted it at the entrance of the cave.

His heart ached slightly, and he knew he would need time to recover. So he continued to explore deeper into the cave. After walking for half an hour, he suddenly saw a faint purple glow shimmering on the cave wall. Li Xian went closer to take a look and found that they were insect eggs.

Li Xian sensed two waves of martial arts evolution. The rumors were true; this Severed Palm Peak was indeed created by an extremely powerful martial arts master whose palm was broken and lost in Dongran Lake, gradually evolving into this form.

The master unleashed the "Mountain-Suppressing Hand," its martial arts evolution endless, his palm pressing down like an ancient mountain. But just as he struck, it was severed by a Gu master. The martial arts evolution contained within his palm sank into the lake. The evolution intensified, influenced by the the Unseen workings of heaven and earth.

The hand fossilized, then turned into rock, then into a peak, resulting in the magnificent scene we see today. There is another "Severed Palm Peak" in the world, even more majestic and imposing, more mysterious and towering, but it is not in Dongran Lake, but in the ancestral land of a certain powerful force. This "Mountain-Suppressing Hand" was created by imitating the true form of the Severed Palm Peak.

The mountain peak that evolved from the "Mountain-Suppressing Hand" bears a striking resemblance to the Severed Palm Peak. The giant tentacle creature residing in the cave has skin as hard as rock due to its long-term residence there and the influence of martial arts evolution.

The wonders of heaven and earth are boundless.

The insect eggs in the cave were gestating a kind of "Gu worm". Li Xian ventured into the cave and sensed the legacy of martial arts. The ability of the "Setting Waning Sun Blood-Draining Sword" to directly perceive Yin and Double-Pupil Aspect.

He could vaguely see two martial arts styles clashing. Li Xian was momentarily mesmerized when he suddenly noticed a rusty sword wedged in a crevice in the rocks. It must be the sword of the martial artist who used the "Mountain-Suppressing Hand" technique.

Li Xian tried to pull it out and examined it closely. He couldn't see anything unusual. Upon closer inspection, he found a thumb ring lying in a deep crevice in the rock. However, it was extremely difficult to reach with his arm. Fortunately, the cave was filled with water.

Li Xian stirred the water, using the current to pull out the deeply sewn thumb ring. He held it in his hand and saw that the ring was still quite extraordinary, emitting a milky white glow.

The jade ring fit perfectly on his thumb. Li Xian played with it, feeling a slight sense of relief. Li Xian murmured, "This sword, though seemingly covered in rust, is actually quite fine. It's just too heavy. My severely injured body makes it difficult to carry. This thumb ring, however, is quite good. I might find it useful in the future."

He then discarded the rusty sword and headed straight out. Suddenly, he felt a weight on his right hand, as if he were being pulled by the Unseen force. The rusty sword made a clanging sound and swam into Li Xian's hand on its own.

Li Xian was both surprised and curious. He picked up the rusty sword and looked it over. Although he knew the sword was extraordinary, he couldn't quite put his finger on why or what made it extraordinary. He discarded the rusty sword and walked more than ten steps away.

The rusty sword flew in again.

Li Xian had figured it out this time. "Could it be that this rusty sword and the jade thumb ring are a set? Are the two objects the Unseen?" He took off the thumb ring, placed it on the ground, and walked outside alone.

But the rusty sword didn't come flying. Li Xian was slightly disappointed. "I thought you would recognize me Non-Self master and be indispensable to me." He picked up the ring again and raised his hand to summon the rusty sword.

Since that was the case, he accepted it all with a smile. He used his rusty sword to support himself as he walked. After a period of recuperation, his heartache gradually subsided, and he was able to climb upwards again. At this time, the giant tentacle was still far from returning.

Li Xian escaped unharmed and climbed another dozen feet. Feeling a dull pain in his heart, he chose another place to rest. He pondered the uses of the "jade thumb ring" and the "rusty sword". The thumb ring had the effect of calming the mind and soothing the spirit. Every time Li Xian touched it, a cool sensation flowed through his mind.

He spun around to the left, when suddenly he felt the rusty sword's blade break off, and the rusty sword subtly grew larger, revealing its chilling blade. Li Xian exclaimed in surprise, "What a fine sword! What a fine sword! It can even grow bigger and smaller?"

Li Xian continued to turn to the left, the sword growing larger and heavier on its own. Due to his injuries, Li Xian could no longer hold it.

After spinning thirty-two times, the rusty sword had increased in size several times, reaching its limit.

Li Xian used this analogy to ask, "If turning left makes it bigger, and turning right makes it smaller? This thing is extremely mysterious; let me try it." He turned to the right, and the rusty sword gradually shrank. After turning thirty-two times to the right, the rusty sword returned to its original size.

Turn it thirty-two times to the right, and the rusty sword will be as thin as a short stick and as long as a fine needle. Twisting it between two fingers, it will feel as light as a feather.

This object had been lost for a long time and its name was unknown. Li Xian named it "Wishful Treasure Sword" and stuffed the small sword under the gap of the thumb ring. At this time, his heart pulse gradually recovered, and he was able to climb upwards again.

In this way, Li Xian proceeded according to his ability, his heart aching as he climbed again. He lost track of time, feeling as if a long period had passed. Whenever he felt hungry, he would use his "Wonder Cloud Hand" to flick his finger and release the "Wishful Treasure Sword."

The sword, thin as a cold needle, pinned the fish and beast to death. Then, it was summoned back, ready to be drunk and swallowed alive.

Five or six days had passed in the blink of an eye. Looking up, he could vaguely see the lake. Li Xian felt a little relieved. Although he was exhausted, he had overcome all kinds of dangers and the rest of the journey was not too difficult.

Suddenly feeling the current become stronger, Li Xian grabbed the rock wall. He waited for half an hour before it gradually calmed down. Li Xian had already waded through the lake and knew that it must be caused by a huge object below stirring things up. He rested for a moment, gritted his teeth, and climbed up again.

The water was getting warmer.

Common grass carp and black carp are readily available. Li Xian first crawled underwater, observing the surface with his Double Pupils. Seeing that the wind was calm, there were few fishing boats and nothing else, he climbed out of the water in one breath.

Lying prone on a rock under the scorching sun, Li Xian spat out the Water-Avoidance Pearl, panting heavily, enjoying the scorching sun and the gentle breeze. He felt reborn and infinitely attached to everything in the mortal world.

Li Xian sighed, "Though my fate is uncertain, I have no need to wallow in self-pity. I can appreciate the grandeur of countless ages better than anyone else. Besides me, who else in this world could have their heart and meridians shattered, and crawl out of a bottomless lake on the verge of death?"

Li Xian had a "Perfect Aspect," remaining unswollen even after soaking in water. However, due to prolonged lack of sunlight, damage to his heart meridians, and insufficient blood circulation, his complexion was abnormally pale, and his body was extremely thin. He clenched his fists, his fighting spirit even stronger.

"If I do not die, I will go even further. I will avenge my wrongs and repay all kindness!"

In his exhilaration, all sleepiness vanished. His Intent-Qi, honed through countless trials and tribulations, and his unstoppable drive, revealed a resilience born from the brink of death.

Li Xian stepped onto the mountain path again, only to find that his clothes were soaked and rotten. He simply took them off, draped them over his shoulders, and walked with his Wishful Treasure Sword. When he arrived at the Severed Palm Peak, the bloodstains from the past had dried.

Both the River-Sinking Sword and the Azure Sword were broken here. The Ghost Python Spear was shattered into pieces, its form and spirit scattered. The scene of the fierce battle that day reappeared in Li Xian's mind. He thought, "Since I started practicing martial arts, I have used Archery and martial arts to fight—although I have encountered countless strong enemies, I have always managed to win by chance. That day, when I challenged Zhao Zaizai to a duel, although I faked my death to escape, the Jade Maiden of Profound Dao Mountain truly lived up to her reputation. My martial arts were suppressed at every turn, my Archery were difficult to use, and my swordsmanship—as soon as I got close, my sword was easily broken—this was truly the first fierce battle I had ever encountered in my life. Although I did not reveal my abilities such as the Golden Light Technique, the Divine-Ghost Malevolent Garment, the Pure Astral-Qi Garment, and the Double Pupils, Zhao Ranran did not use her full strength either! The heroes of the world are indeed not to be underestimated!"

"I must not be arrogant, for the road ahead is long and arduous! The battle of that day is not yet over. We will fight again in the future!"

Li Xian dug a pit and erected a sword mound, silently thinking, "This matter is not over. Since it is a fight to the death, and I have not died, there will be another battle."