Magical Artifact: Ruyi Staff?

"Li Xiao?"

Tang Xuan stared in astonishment at the space not far away.

The next moment, Li Xiao appeared standing atop Long Aotian's head, his hands clasped behind his back, the fierce winds in the sky whipping his blue robes.

Li Xiao rode the black dragon as its body coiled, swallowing clouds and riding mist. The scales covering Long Aotian's body gleamed in the sunlight, exuding an imposing pressure and tremendous majesty.

Close behind Li Xiao, the four geniuses from ten thousand years ago and the current sect master of the Azure Dragon Sect stepped out, staring fixedly at Tang Xuan and the others.

Tang Xuan's expression changed, and he snarled,

"It's you? The rats finally dared to show themselves?"

At that moment, the scene in the sky seemed to freeze.

The appearance of Gu Chungang and the others left everyone from the Li Lineage dumbfounded.

"That's Peerless Sword Gu Chungang? The Undying Man, half skeleton and half human? The former sect master of the Azure Dragon Sect..."

Li Kuangfeng gazed at those familiar figures, utterly shocked.

These were all geniuses from his own era, but they had later vanished from this plane.

Everyone had thought they were dead. Who could have known they would return today with his grandson?

Li Kuangfeng was filled with emotion.

"Xiao'er!"

Ye Linglong called softly, worry in her eyes.

Up in the sky, Gu Chungang did not hesitate much. His early Saint strength erupted.

A clear sword cry rang out as Gu Chungang twirled his sword, then shot toward Tang Xuan with powerful sword intent.

Tang Xuan's body jolted, and he mobilized all his spiritual power to meet him.

The Undying Man and the others did not stand idle either. They charged toward the other Executioners, joining the battle at once.

Li Xiao flashed over to Yingzi and Ruoshui.

"How are you?"

"I won't die. I've embarrassed you, Young Master."

Yingzi gave a bitter smile and spoke apologetically.

Li Xiao shook his head, took several pills from the system space, and stuffed them into Yingzi's and Ruoshui's mouths.

The next moment, all their injuries healed.

Ruoshui lowered her head, her expression complicated.

"Young Master, I acted rashly this time. I'm willing to accept punishment."

Unconcerned, Li Xiao reassured her,

"Your Shadow Killing Pavilion excels at assassination. This sort of head-on battle doesn't suit you. Focus on improving your strength."

Yingzi and Ruoshui hurriedly nodded in agreement.

On the battlefield.

Their battle had reached a fever pitch, with Sword Qi and magical techniques flashing incessantly.

Gu Chungang had always been a genius at sword cultivation, but the Executioners' pursuit ten thousand years ago had caused his cultivation realm to fall.

Over these ten thousand years, however, he had cultivated the sword day and night, not daring to show his face. He had finally recovered his cultivation realm, and his swordsmanship had improved considerably.

Now at the early Saint stage, he actually seemed to hold a slight advantage against Tang Xuan.

Since ancient times, sword cultivators had always possessed the greatest killing power.

"Gu Chungang, an ant is still an ant. Don't dream of turning your fortunes around. Since you've come out today, you've saved me the trouble of searching everywhere. I'll wipe you all out today."

Tang Xuan knocked Gu Chungang back with a palm strike, then swiftly retreated dozens of zhang to put distance between them.

Immediately afterward, a brilliant light flashed in his hand, and he brought out his magical artifact again.

Seeing this, the other Executioners instantly broke away from their battles and swept toward Tang Xuan.

The next moment, Tang Xuan gave a vicious laugh and tossed the magical artifact into the distance.

Then they simultaneously poured spiritual power into it from afar. The rod-shaped magical artifact in the distance seemed to respond to some pull.

The iron rod, initially the size of a chopstick, rapidly expanded, stopping once it reached several zhang in size.

Li Xiao looked toward the iron rod before him, slightly shocked inwardly.

It extends and contracts freely, changing size at will. Isn't this the Golden-Hooped Rod?

Li Xiao examined it closely. The pitch-black staff was long and thick, with obscure, incomprehensible inscriptions carved along its entire length.

It reminded Li Xiao of the Golden-Hooped Rod from a mythological novel on Blue Star in his previous life.

"Go!"

Tang Xuan and the others did not notice Li Xiao's expression and swiftly activated the magical artifact before them.

The runes on the enormous black rod flashed with golden light, and then an unparalleled force bore down.

The expressions of Gu Chungang and the others changed drastically.

In an instant, the black iron rod smashed down viciously toward them like a streak of light.