Although someone of Han Chengsang's standing would disdain using a hostage as a threat, especially a junior, that was only under ordinary circumstances. The present situation did not permit him to think that way.
Jiang Liuli's identity ensured that she was highly valued within the Sword Pavilion. If this girl fell into his hands, the Sword Pavilion's people, and that old fellow Geng Jin, would have to exercise some restraint around him.
At this thought, Han Chengsang felt a rare trace of good cheer.
As for Huang Xiao's identity as the Transcendent Immortal Sword Lord's successor, he cared nothing for it, because that "identity" offered no help in the present situation.
Even killing this boy himself would be nothing of consequence. Here, however, he probably would not have to lift a finger for the boy to lose his life.
Han Chengsang darted forward, charging toward the far end.
At this point, he could no longer spare any concern for the Phoenix inside. Even if entering enraged it, he would do so regardless. He had not dared enter earlier because the Phoenix showed no mercy to Martial Realm experts like him. The moment he approached, it would strike to kill. That was why he had sent those Jianghu martial artists ahead, and even sent in the Heavenly Evil Sect's disciples and Linghu Xiang's group. Void Martial Realm experts were less likely to attract the Phoenix's attention. Unfortunately, all those attempts had failed. In the end, he still had to act in person.
Waiting here for Linghu Xiang to defeat Fan Zhongkun was plainly unrealistic. The experts from other factions behind him would not give him that much time.
His only option now was to steel himself and act, quickly dispose of Fan Zhongkun, and seize Inugami. As for Tiger Wing, he