The palm belonged to Xu Wuyuan.
A wave of searing pain washed over Hong Xiang. His head felt like a pump, his mind reeling. *Why, why…*
"Shut your yap! How many times have I told you, stop telling me what to do!" Xu Wuyuan's voice was hoarse, his eyes devoid of emotion.
Hong Xiang's eyes widened, his body growing cold as the Saint Yuan within him slowly dissipated. He stared in disbelief at the scene before him, realizing he was being killed by Xu Wuyuan…
"Prefect… Prefect sir… I… I…" Hong Xiang's face was deathly pale, his voice trembling.
Before Hong Xiang could finish, Xu Wuyuan's withered hand crushed his heart. Then, Xu Wuyuan's palm erupted with a powerful force that exploded within Hong Xiang's body.
*Boom!!!*
With a violent detonation, Hong Xiang's body was torn into pieces by the immense power. Blood and flesh splattered everywhere.
The other two subordinates behind Xu Wuyuan felt a chill run down their spines, daring not to move.
"Disobey, and this is your end…" Xu Wuyuan licked the blood from his lips, his voice raspy.
Not far away, Jiang Li's heart tightened. That old man was ruthless, killing his own subordinate so casually. Truly, the people of the Reincarnation Temple were all perverts.
Liu Xuan and the others' scalps tingled. Who was this guy? He killed his own man at the slightest disagreement.
"Young Master, let's retreat. Elder Lin and the others will hold them off!" Liu Xuan urged Jiang Li. He was no match for someone of this caliber.
The three Great Saint powerhouses behind Liu Xuan slowly activated their internal power, their gazes heavy as they watched Xu Wuyuan and his group. A torrent of majestic aura surged around them. These three cultivators were sent by the Liu family to protect Liu Xuan and followed his every command.
*Rumble rumble rumble!!!*
As Liu Xuan finished speaking, Xu Wuyuan's aura exploded, engulfing Jiang Li and the others within the entire mountain forest. The surrounding scorching heat vanished, replaced by an oppressive aura that threatened to crush the heavens and earth.
"Little brats, don't even think of resisting, or you won't be able to bear the consequences!" Xu Wuyuan continued, his eyes gleaming with a predatory red light. A deep, dark energy emanated from Xu Wuyuan, resonating with the very fabric of the world. A colossal shadowy silhouette appeared behind him. With the appearance of this silhouette, Xu Wuyuan's aura grew even more formidable.
"Great Saint Dharma Appearance," Jiang Li took a deep breath, his eyes filled with solemnity. There was no other choice. He had to reveal his trump card and unleash the power of his Golden Body of the Saint Body. The eighth level of the Great Saint realm was too high; without the Golden Body of the Saint Body, he wouldn't stand a chance.
"Liu Xuan, I'll deal with this old man. The other two are yours!" Jiang Li declared.
Liu Xuan's heart skipped a beat. Jiang Li was going to face such a powerful opponent. However, since Jiang Li had said so, he must be confident. Liu Xuan was one hundred percent loyal to Jiang Li. He then instructed Elder Lin and the others to prepare to face the other two.
"Seeking your own doom. If you insist on resisting, then…" Xu Wuyuan spoke with a sneer, his eyes full of mockery. If the ingredients wanted to put up a fight, Xu Wuyuan wasn't unreasonable. Letting them experience despair seemed like a rather enjoyable prospect.
*Swish!!!*
As Xu Wuyuan finished speaking, a surge of potent Saint Yuan erupted from not far away and slammed directly towards them. The Saint Yuan tore through space, instantly appearing before Xu Wuyuan and his group. The immense power blasted all of them back. Xu Wuyuan's Dharma Appearance was also shattered by this force, crashing into a distant Fire Sun Tree. The tree splintered from the impact, emitting a violent crackle.
Xu Wuyuan's face turned deathly pale, his arrogance vanishing, replaced by a grim expression. His two subordinates fared even worse, spitting blood and trembling violently, clearly suffering severe injuries.
Jiang Li blinked in surprise. What just happened? Where did that other offensive force come from, to push them back like that? Liu Xuan and the others also looked baffled.
"Young Master, could it be… one of your Primordial Demon Sect's seniors?" Liu Xuan asked. His own Liu family had not sent anyone else to protect him.
Jiang Li pondered for a moment. Could it be someone from the Primordial Demon Sect?
"Brother Jiang Li!!!" Suddenly, a familiar, clear, and melodious voice rang out from nearby. A stunning girl in a pale white flowing immortal dress appeared before Jiang Li. She was graceful, her eyes filled with captivating charm, and her fair, delicate skin was incredibly alluring.
Jiang Li's eyes lit up. It was Yun Xi. Yun Xi had completed her Supreme Inheritance.
[Name]: Luo Yunxi
[Realm]: Saint Realm Eighth Heaven
[Physique]: Taiyin Divine Body
[Destiny]: Peerless Beauty (Purple), Quasi-Emperor Potential (Purple), Destined Supporting Female (Purple)
[Life Script]: Supporting character in "Chaos Great Emperor", Leader of the Taiyin Alliance.
[Affection]: 90
[Recent Turn of Events]: Six days from now, obtain Taiyin Spring Water at Lieyang Mountain 456.364.
"Brother Jiang Li, I missed you so much!" Tears welled up in Luo Yunxi's eyes as she threw herself into Jiang Li's arms. Luo Yunxi hadn't expected to encounter Jiang Li here. She thought she wouldn't see him for some time, but unexpectedly, they met now.
Jiang Li gently embraced Luo Yunxi, stroking her hair and breathing in her delicate fragrance. After not seeing her for so long, he had missed this little girl dearly. He was surprised that Luo Yunxi had broken through to the eighth heaven of the Saint Realm, condensed the Taiyin Divine Body, and become the leader of the Taiyin Alliance. That Supreme Inheritance was indeed a good thing.
Luo Yunxi greedily inhaled Jiang Li's scent. The joy of their sudden reunion consumed her heart, focusing entirely on Jiang Li.
Liu Xuan looked at Jiang Li with envy. As expected of Young Master, he always had beautiful women by his side wherever he went. Moreover, this girl's beauty and demeanor were no less than that of a divine maiden from the Sacred Land of Chaos.
"Two delicious morsels, what a… what a… what a tremendous surprise…" Xu Wuyuan, who had been knocked back, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his expression growing more excited. The auras of Jiang Li and Luo Yunxi held an irresistible allure for Xu Wuyuan. He felt that if he could consume Jiang Li and Luo Yunxi, his power would increase dramatically.
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