Chapter 353: Night's end, dawn's arrival: "Bonus update for your monthly votes!"
Almost another half an incense stick later.
Xi Daoyun's aura began to fluctuate noticeably and grow unstable.
His face flushed, his breathing turned ragged, and the veins on his forehead throbbed with every swing of his sword.
Clearly, maintaining this peak state placed an enormous burden on his already grievously wounded divine soul and failing body.
A sharp gleam flashed through Xu Chuan's eyes.
The moment was almost here!
If he let Xi Daoyun die from exhausted spiritual power, it would inevitably give people grounds for criticism afterward.
Rumors might spread: "Had the Xi Household Ancestor not been grievously wounded and like a lamp running out of oil, how could the Xu Household have wrested Skyreach Prefecture from him?"
"That Xu Household Head only dared to hide inside the Grand Formation, ultimately relying on a transforming great demon to wear him down to death."
Such talk meant little to Xu Chuan personally.
But it might create a slight obstacle to the Xu Household's complete control of Skyreach Prefecture, its winning over the people, and its establishment of unquestionable authority.
Since he had already driven the Xi Household away with an overwhelming show of strength.
He could show not the slightest sign of retreat now.
Therefore, Xu Chuan had to act personally and turn a completely new page for Skyreach Prefecture.
After all, in the cultivation world, only formidable strength could truly win people over.
Schemes were but petty tricks.
"Moyue, keep him occupied!"
Xu Chuan transmitted the command with his mind, then moved, slipping through the City-Protecting Grand Formation like a phantom and flying straight toward Xi Daoyun.
The Azure Dragon Treasure Umbrella appeared in his hand, slowly rotating.
The Azure Light Curtain descended.
Then a succession of