Without a doubt, the strength of this new Yao Xuan Envoy completely exceeded Chen Chuan's expectations.
He was confident that Prefect Lin would not deceive him on this matter, so he had prepared a plan beforehand according to the standards for those who had just entered the Great Void Realm.
In fact, Chen Chuan had no intention of making a move at all.
But the current situation is clearly Taiyi he expected.
The opponent not only noticed the strangeness outside the courtyard beforehand, but also possessed the strength to instantly repel two Saints, starting at a level approaching the Great Void Realm Seventh Level!
This made Chen Chuan ponder the intentions of that Prefect Lin—
Could it be that recruiting Ye Li was just a pretext, and that Lin Huaijin actually wanted to test Ye Li's character as captain?
"... never mind."
Chen Chuan slowly exhaled a breath of cold air, his hand slowly returning to the hilt of the sword at his waist. Rolling frost and snow appeared on his body, and the entire world gradually became icy cold!
Whatever the Prefect Lin's intentions were.
All he knows now is that if he can subdue and suppress the Boy in Black in front of him, his team's strength will see a long-awaited leap forward!
Clang!!
As the snow-white sword was suddenly drawn, Chen Chuan's aura became sharp, and he approached the Boy in Black standing at the broken gate step by step.
With each step you take, the air along the entire street seems to grow increasingly still!
"..."
Even with the protection of the Chi Liao, who was in the midst of Li Huo, felt a sudden stagnation in the flow of Magic Power within his body as he breathed, and his heartbeat quickened immediately.
They've even pulled out [Funeral Snow], the captain is clearly getting serious!
Without further hesitation, he immediately picked up Gongshu Yan from the ground and retreated.
"Considering you're new to the Nine Luminaries Division, I won't use my seniority to bully you!"
Chen Chuan gripped his longsword, and with a roar that seemed to shatter clouds and split rocks, he displayed his cultivation at the Great Void Realm Seventh Level without reservation, as surging white Sword Qi rapidly emerged from the blade.
"If you can withstand three of my sword strikes, you win!!"
The moment his words fell, a sword Sword Qi enough to freeze the earth with its aftershocks, swept out from his palm, wildly attacking the Boy in Black with overwhelming force!
Under the watchful eyes of the two from Chi Liao, Ye Li's clothes fluttered wildly in the strong wind.
He merely frowned slightly, as if he couldn't understand what Chen Chuan was saying at all.
And that is indeed the case.
All he knows right now is that he was attacked.
If that's the case, why bother talking about winning or losing?
Buzz!
In an instant, a jet-black light emerged from Ye Li's palm, then transformed into a dark halo filled with destructive energy, which slammed down towards the incoming sword light!
Chen Chuan's expression changed drastically.
The moment the surging Sword Qi made contact with the dark halo, the former vanished as if it had disappeared into the sea, having served no purpose whatsoever.
Before I could even be shocked...
The next moment, Ye Li's figure suddenly appeared in front of him!
The boy's originally dark pupils were now covered in gold, and a molten iron-like substance seemed to flow in his eyes, exuding a chilling and ruthless Killing Intent!
That was fast!
Chen Chuan felt a sudden alarm bell ring in his heart, and the Funeral Snow Sword in his hand immediately burst forth with a blinding light, intending to protect its master.
However, Ye Li's movements were even faster. His sharp fist seemed to carry unparalleled power, instantly unleashing thousands of afterimages that directly enveloped his entire body!
At that moment, Chen Chuan's pupils contracted to their maximum size.
Boom!!!
The massive tremor successfully shook the entire street, causing all the towering buildings to shudder, and the sounds of breaking bones were particularly clear amidst the tremors!
A strong wind swept in all directions, carrying the previous chill, making it difficult for both Chi Liao and his companion to open their eyes.
Immediately afterwards, a voice filled with horror resounded through the sky.
"Chi Liao! Hurry up and leave!!"
Chi Liao stared at the familiar figure that had been blasted away, feeling that the scene before him was so dreamlike that it seemed unreal.
After a brief struggle, he finally chose to put down Gongshu Yan from his shoulder, gritting his teeth and saying:
"Huaiwei will be here soon. You wait here for me. I'll go help the captain first!"
Chen Chuan, who had never panicked despite being challenged countless times, was now using extremely shocking words to urge him to stay away from the battlefield.
This situation is just like when we were besieging that Great Demon at the Great Void Realm Peak... No, even back then, Chen Chuan had never been this panicked.
Clearly, this plan has completely failed.
Chi Liao had no time to think further; the chains on his arms shone even brighter, as if they contained flames hot enough to incinerate everything.
Ahead, dust and smoke were billowing.
Chen Chuan knelt on the ground, his hand holding the sword trembling uncontrollably.
Blood gushed from the holes in his body, splashing onto the ground as if it were free.
But compared to the severe physical injuries, the boy's physical prowess terrified him even more.
The opponent's strength in terms of Magic Power is not very high, only approaching the level of the Great Void Realm Seventh Level.
However, the vast aura of blood within him was so powerful that it inspired fear!
Every move he made carried terrifying power, making him seem less like a greenhorn recruit who had just entered the Nine Luminaries Division, and more like the Prefect Lin was sparring with him!
"Who exactly are you people?" Ye Li frowned slightly, his tone indifferent.
"Heh... heh..."
Chen Chuan's breathing was heavy and rapid, and his entire body showed signs of near collapse.
He wanted to explain the situation to the other party, but given his current physical condition, let alone speaking, even keeping himself kneeling on one knee was extremely difficult!
"Team leader!"
Chi Liao was engulfed in flames. Seeing that Chen Chuan had no strength left to fight, a hint of emotion appeared on his face. He forced himself to muster his blood energy again, and his steps toward Ye Li suddenly became heavy as thunder!
He pushed his external martial arts techniques to their limit, his body surface covered with bright, blood-red lines, like thick blood vessels heated to a high temperature, and he was panting heavily.
Before he could even make a move, the ghostly figure in black robes appeared directly in front of him.
Slender, fair fingers casually patted.
Chi Liao's pupils trembled slightly, and he subconsciously crossed his arms in front of him, trying to block the opponent's attack.
However, the moment the two made contact, his expression changed drastically—
Click!!
A tremendous force surged forth from that thin palm like a raging torrent. He didn't even have the slightest ability to resist. The meteorite iron chains wrapped around his arm were shattered, and his arm bones were broken and severed!
His imposing figure vanished from the spot in an instant.
After smashing through several towering mansions, he finally understood the immense pressure Chen Chuan had just been under!
Such terrifying force was enough to make him realize, after years of arduous training, what it meant to be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot—truly admirable yet overestimating his own abilities.
To be able to withstand such a monster for so long, the captain must be completely exhausted...
In the last second before his consciousness faded into darkness, such a thought flashed through Chi Liao's mind.
At this moment, Xie Huaiwei, dressed in a light blue dress, finally reached the end of the long street.
Holding Suqin in her arms, she looked at the nearly collapsed earth in front of her and her three teammates who looked miserable. Her mind was completely overloaded.
What's going on here?
Weren't Chen Chuan and his group supposed to make friends through martial arts and hone the personalities of their new teammates? Why are they all lying on the ground like stray dogs?!
"Walk..."
Chen Chuan struggled to breathe, his face deathly pale. He barely managed to squeeze out a sound from his chest as he issued a final warning to Xie Huaiwei was momentarily lost in thought.
Unfortunately, it was too late.
"He's got something. He actually has an accomplice within the Nine Luminaries Division!"
As Ye Li's slightly cold laugh rang in his ears, Chen Chuan closed his eyes in despair.
He had never regretted not wearing the squid uniform issued by the Nine Luminaries Division so much.
Unseen by him, Ye Li had already taken a step forward, appearing before Xie Huaiwei once again like a god of death.
Xie Huaiwei's pupils contracted immediately. "Wait..."
Before she could finish speaking, the zither in her arms was violently smashed to pieces, and her body was struck as if by lightning. Then, she was sent flying like a cannonball!
Xie Huaiwei, clutching the shards of the Suqin, smashed through several tall buildings before finally managing to release the force. She coughed up a mouthful of blood, her body wracked with pain, unable to utter a sound.
Who did I offend...?
I felt excruciating pain, as if my internal organs were about to shatter.
Xie Huaiwei was utterly devastated, but thanks to her well-maintained body, she was still managing to retain a clear mind.
However, before he could even stand up, he was met directly by a pair of pure, cold Golden Eyes.
He could feel the pure, unadulterated Killing Intent in the other person's eyes.
At that moment, she felt her legs trembling uncontrollably, and her already wildly beating heart felt as cold as if it had fallen into an ice cave.
"Master..."
Fortunately, just then...
An old man's voice, as beautiful as heavenly music, finally came from the distant heavens in astonishment:
"Ye Li! Calm down! We're all on the same side!!"