"Clang!"
A clear, resonant sword cry rang through the entire sky in an instant.
Sword Light flew from Qian Baimao's body, stabbing straight at the withered old man's heart!
Not only were the withered old man and the middle-aged man surnamed Yuan startled by this sight, but Qian Baimao himself also looked astonished.
The withered old man was simply too close to dodge the strike.
But he was indeed one of the most formidable True Martial Practitioners. Faced with this surprise attack, he acted without a thought, his blood Qi almost instinctively forming a suit of blood-colored armor to shield his chest!
Yet his expression changed drastically a moment later!
The Sword Light was incomparably condensed. It easily pierced the blood-colored armor and stabbed straight toward his heart!
The instant the Sword Light touched his chest, a sound like metal striking jade rang out.
The withered old man's face flushed red at once. He thrust his chest forward as blood-colored steam roared above his head.
After piercing the thin layer of flesh before his chest, the Sword Light emitted a harsh, grating creak and could advance no farther.
He had actually stopped the Sword Light outside his bones by sheer force.
At the same time, a voice of admiration tinged with regret drifted over from afar:
"A physique like this is truly rare in this world!"
Hearing this voice, Qian Baimao looked delighted:
"It's Elder Xumi!"
Whoosh-
A streak of Sword Qi arrived from afar in an instant, appearing before him. A figure emerged from its radiance, lean and straight, standing like a sword, his handsome face cold and aloof. Who else could it be but Xumi?
At the sight of Xumi, the withered old man felt doubt and alarm. He suddenly roared in fury, blood-colored steam erupting once more