As long as they could trap Xiao Wujian and prevent him from joining the fight for the treasure hidden within the terrifying aura beneath Quicksand Land, that would be enough.
Actually killing him was unnecessary. After all, the Xuan Yuan Sword Sect was also one of the nine super-first-rate forces, and it was no weaker than the others.
Whether at the Out of Body stage or the Spirit Severing stage, cultivators were the backbone of their respective forces. If lives were lost, it would become a feud without end.
Yet as he spoke, Xuanjing Cave Master repeatedly swept his gaze toward a certain spot on the flying boat's deck.
Xuanjing Cave Master naturally did not know Su Shi'er's background. However, Yu Yangzi beside him had already told him of this man's deeds at Bai Zhang Market.
To have purchased more than half of the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures at Bai Zhang Market's private auction—such wealth made even him secretly click his tongue in amazement.
Since they were targeting the Xuan Yuan Sword Sect this time, he could take this man down while the opportunity presented itself.
A cultivator unaffiliated with the Xuan Yuan Sword Sect gave him far fewer reservations.
With those thoughts turning silently through his mind, Xuanjing Cave Master gathered his focus and looked once more at Xiao Wujian.
"Let's begin. Such an opportunity is rare. Xiao shall take this chance to experience the brilliant techniques of you two fellow Daoists!"
At the prow of the flying boat, Xiao Wujian's expression remained unchanged.
His hands were clasped behind his back, his bearing calm and unhurried.
A snow-white flying sword silently appeared before him, and the sword intent around him climbed with it.
He merely stood there quietly, yet gave off an extraordinarily unusual feeling, like a raging