Watching the rather arrogant Qi Qin, Xu Qingyang curled his lips into a smile. With the Red Sparrow Sword in hand, his Vermilion Bird Martial Soul suddenly awakened the Vermilion Bird War God Will sealed deep within the blade.
"One Sword Controls the Dragon!"
At that moment, Xu Qingyang slashed his sword, and its fierce light instantly transformed into a dragon-shaped sword radiance that shot toward Qi Qin.
"Ah... what?"
The instant he saw the dragon-shaped sword radiance, Qi Qin's pupils contracted sharply. His expression changed drastically, his body trembled, and a panicked cry escaped him.
He had dared to fight Xu Qingyang in the Life-and-Death Arena only because he was certain Xu Qingyang was a worthless cultivator.
Now, this slash from Xu Qingyang was nothing short of a slap in his face.
Worse still, he felt the breath of death bearing down on him.
At that moment, the Qi Family members watching around the Life-and-Death Arena merely sneered. They thought Xu Qingyang's attack was all flash and no substance, something Qi Qin could obliterate in an instant.
But a gleam flashed through Shi Xiu's long, beautiful eyes as she watched Xu Qingyang. Suddenly realizing something, she laughed inwardly. I thought Xu Qingyang had never stepped onto the martial path. Who would have thought he had not only done so, but also attained considerable skill with the sword?
Even if Xu Qingyang's slash could not defeat Qi Qin, he would not be at a disadvantage.
Qi Qin drew a deep breath and thought, You bastard, Xu Qingyang. You've lost your Sword Martial Soul. I refuse to believe your swordsmanship could be this powerful!
The danger I'm sensing must be some little trick of yours, making me imagine things!
Do you think you can frighten me, Qi Qin?
Absolutely not!
At that thought, the fear in Qi Qin's heart vanished. Gripping the Black Longsword, he surged forward and slashed, sending a ribbon of sword radiance howling out.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The instant the Black Longsword in Qi Qin's hand collided with the dragon-shaped sword light, it shattered outright, while Qi Qin was sent flying backward, coughing up blood.
"What?"
"Qi Qin actually couldn't withstand that slash from Xu Qingyang?"
"Am I damn well seeing things?"
"..."
The Qi Family members around the Life-and-Death Arena were all stunned by the sight.
An odd smile appeared on Shi Xiu's snow-white cheeks as she said thoughtfully, "Xu Qingyang really has surprised me!"
Xu Qingyang immediately appeared before Qi Qin and said coldly, "Still want my opportunity now?"
Qi Qin's heart jolted at those words. Xu Qingyang actually guessed my intentions.
"Hmph!"
Qi Qin snorted. "Xu Qingyang, even if your swordsmanship is powerful enough to defeat me in a fight, I'm taking your opportunity!"
"Die!"
Xu Qingyang roared and swung his sword at Qi Qin.
"You brat, stop!"
Suddenly, a furious roar rang out.
But Xu Qingyang ignored him. As the Red Sparrow Sword crashed down, Qi Qin's head fell to the ground, blood spraying everywhere.
"You bastard, Xu Qingyang! You've got some nerve, daring to kill Qi Qin of our Qi Family! You're courting death!"
Immediately afterward, a middle-aged man in black robes appeared beside Qi Qin's corpse. His eyes brimmed with murderous intent as he glared at Xu Qingyang and roared.
Although Shi Xiu had been stunned by Xu Qingyang's decisive ruthlessness, she could not help sighing inwardly. Xu Qingyang is still too impulsive!
He actually killed Qi Qin right in front of Qi Tian!
When the Qi Family members saw Qi Qin killed and Qi Tian appear, they immediately turned their gazes on Xu Qingyang and began hurling abuse.
"You bastard, Xu Qingyang! How fucking dare you kill Qi Qin! You really don't know what's good for you!"
"Elder Qi Tian is here now. You're dead!"
"Even if your grandfather came in person, he couldn't save you!"
"..."
Xu Qingyang glanced at them, his face full of scorn and contempt. "You're nothing but clowns hopping on a stage, yet you dare bark like dogs in front of me!"
"You!"
The Qi Family members exploded with anger.
Ignoring them, Xu Qingyang turned back to Qi Tian and grinned. "Qi Tian, if Qi Qin wanted to steal my opportunity, he should have been prepared to die at my hands!"
"Fine, fine, fine!"
Qi Tian ground his teeth in fury. "You little bastard, you've succeeded in enraging me. Today, I'll not only kill you, but take your opportunity as well!"
"You still want my opportunity!"
Xu Qingyang sneered. "Then make your move. Let's see how strong you are!"
"As you wish!"
Qi Tian shouted.
Yet just as Qi Tian was about to attack, Shi Xiu's voice rang out.
"Elder Qi Tian, you're a senior martial artist of Heavenly Martial City, yet you intend to attack a junior? Have you no shame?"
Qi Tian narrowed his eyes, a cold gleam flashing through them. Staring at Shi Xiu, he said darkly, "Pavilion Master Shi, are you really going to meddle in my business with Xu Qingyang?"
Those words were a threat to Shi Xiu, as though he were saying that even as the master of the Artifact Pavilion, she could never afford to provoke their Qi Family.
"Heh!"
Facing Qi Tian, Shi Xiu chuckled. "Since you've put it that way, I, Shi Xiu, will meddle!"
"Shi Xiu, you win this time..."
Qi Tian's face was thick with rage, but he still suppressed it, letting out a furious, unwilling roar.
Then Qi Tian looked at Xu Qingyang and said coldly, "Xu Qingyang, you're lucky to have Pavilion Master Shi Xiu helping you. Let's see who'll help you once you leave the Artifact Pavilion!"
With that said.
He left in anger with the Qi Family members.
Shi Xiu walked up to Xu Qingyang and sighed. "Young Master Xu, you were far too impulsive just now. What will you do now?"
Hearing her words, Xu Qingyang grinned. "The moment Qi Qin tried to steal my opportunity, the Qi Family and I became enemies. If I hadn't killed him, he wouldn't have been grateful. He would have killed me instead. Naturally, I couldn't let him go!"
Shi Xiu fell silent!
She knew Xu Qingyang was quite right.
A moment later.
Xu Qingyang smiled. "Pavilion Master Shi, thank you for speaking up for me just now!"
"You can still smile at a time like this? I honestly don't know what to say!"
Shi Xiu said.
"Ha ha ha!"
Xu Qingyang laughed. "Qi Tian alone wants to kill me? That's absolutely impossible!"
Seeing how calm Xu Qingyang was, Shi Xiu thought, Could Xu Qingyang have another trump card for dealing with Qi Tian?
The next instant.
Under Shi Xiu's gaze, Xu Qingyang slowly walked out of the Artifact Pavilion.
"You bastard, Xu Qingyang! You've finally decided to come out. Hand over your opportunity right now, and I'll leave your corpse intact!"
Qi Tian stared at Xu Qingyang and sneered.
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