Crack!
With a crisp sound, a crack appeared on the giant hammer.
"How is this possible!"
Seeing the clear sword mark on his arm, and the hammer also cracking, Qu Dao Shi's eyes were filled with shock.
"It seems your Innate Spiritual Treasure is a fake." Li Xuan was not surprised by this outcome.
Since absorbing the sword Qi within the World of the Ten Directions Array Gate, Shi Jian's power had increased several times over. Its might now surpassed that of ordinary Innate Spiritual Treasures.
"My Meteor Fire Hammer is a treasure passed down through my sect, not something you mortals can discern!" Qu Dao Shi snorted coldly upon hearing this, but a trace of apprehension flickered in his eyes.
Clearly, Shi Jian in Li Xuan's hand had left a deep impression on Qu Dao Shi.
Boom!
Just then, a deafening roar sounded. Li Xuan sensed it and immediately looked towards the source of the sound. Within this aura, there was a familiar presence. It was evident that the battle between Xi Chu Yun and Ming Wen had also entered a fierce stage.
Sensing the immense fluctuations of the battle, Li Xuan's face showed a hint of worry.
"It seems that person challenging Ming Wen is with you. Heh heh, what a shame. Even I wouldn't dare say I could completely crush Ming Wen. The strength of your companion is far weaker than yours."
Qu Dao Shi naturally saw the worry on Li Xuan's face and let out a sinister laugh.
Li Xuan frowned slightly. If what Qu Dao Shi said was true, then Xi Chu Yun's situation was likely extremely perilous.
At the same time, Li Xuan was very puzzled. With Qu Dao Shi's strength, how could he admit he was no match for Ming Wen? The only explanation was that Ming Wen's methods must be extraordinary.
Of course, Li Xuan did not deny that Qu Dao Shi might be trying to unsettle him by saying this. However, if the situation was indeed as described, Li Xuan had to proceed with caution.
"Heh heh, seeing your worried expression, I advise you to retreat quickly, and perhaps you can save your companion's life. If you delay, it will be too late to regret." Seeing Li Xuan's frown deepen, Qu Dao Shi spoke again.
If not for the surrounding ruins that showed a fierce battle had occurred here previously, one might have mistaken them for two friends offering advice.
"To be so eager to urge me to provide support, it seems you are not as unharmed as you appear." As Qu Dao Shi finished speaking, Li Xuan's brows slightly lifted, and the Shi Jian in his hand flashed with scorching light once more.
Looking at Li Xuan's actions, Qu Dao Shi's heart skipped a beat. As Li Xuan had said, Qu Dao Shi appeared unharmed on the surface, but the power of Shi Jian was not something that could be easily resisted.
Even with just one sword mark, Shi Jian's sword intent had already infiltrated Qu Dao Shi's body. That invincible sword intent was now causing immense damage within him.
Qu Dao Shi was now strong on the outside but weak on the inside. Especially under continuous resistance, his reserves were already largely depleted.
"As for my companion, I have never doubted him. And it won't be too late to help him after I've dealt with you!"
As Li Xuan's words fell, he unleashed the叠剑术 (Dié Jiàn Shù - Stacked Sword Technique) with all his might.
"Heaven Slaying Three Swords!"
Seeing Li Xuan's fierce offensive, a trace of horror flashed in Qu Dao Shi's eyes. He hastily formed hand seals, his face turning paler.
"Sky Bearing Colossal Square!"
Qu Dao Shi bit his tongue, and a drop of his vital blood floated in mid-air. A look of heartache flashed in his eyes, and he then pointed at the void. A black glowing, stone-like object instantly appeared before him.
Under the integration of the vital blood, this stone-like object rapidly enlarged, and a terrifying chill that made one's heart tremble instantly obscured the sky.
In a moment, the stone-like object hung above Qu Dao Shi's head, resisting the incoming Shi Jian.
Boom!
The gold and the sword only confronted each other for an instant before exploding violently. The sound of the explosion was deafening, and the immense shockwave instantly repelled Li Xuan and Qu Dao Shi hundreds of steps.
The sky was obscured by flying dust and debris. After a long while, the sky gradually cleared.
"Cough, cough..." Li Xuan coughed a few times, his pale face becoming even paler. He then sensed with his divine consciousness and swiftly moved.
"Pfft, cough cough... I... I surrender!" Seeing Li Xuan appear, Qu Dao Shi, who had been blasted into the ground by the shockwave, coughed up a mouthful of blood and quickly said. A clear look of apprehension was on his face.
"Hand over the golden seals," Li Xuan said coldly.
A vicious glint flashed in Qu Dao Shi's eyes, but he quickly suppressed it. He then waved his hand, and a spatial ring flew out, floating before Li Xuan.
Li Xuan waved his hand, taking the spatial ring into his possession, and his divine consciousness flickered as he checked the number of golden seals.
Huh?
Just then, Li Xuan suddenly felt a sense of danger. He looked up and hastily shifted his body to retreat. After stabilizing himself, Li Xuan realized that where he had been standing moments ago, a giant hammer was now shooting out a terrifying red light. That space had collapsed and caved in.
And Qu Dao Shi, who was underground, still had a trace of spiritual energy fluctuation remaining on his finger.
"How is this possible?!"
Seeing that Li Xuan had actually dodged his fatal blow, Qu Dao Shi could no longer conceal the shock in his eyes. This surprise attack from beneath had never failed before. Qu Dao Shi had not expected that even with his meticulous planning, Li Xuan would still dodge it.
"That drop of your vital blood earlier was preparation for this, wasn't it? If I hadn't dodged quickly, I would have been beheaded. Qu Dao Shi, I must admire your methods. However, there will be no more."
As Li Xuan's words fell, he glanced at his robe, which had a corner shaved off, and then his figure instantly erupted forward.
"Unparalleled Fist of Dominance!"
Seeing Li Xuan's fist strike, the fear on Qu Dao Shi's face could no longer be concealed. He hastily extended his hands to resist.
However, having already expended a large amount of spiritual energy, he was no longer able to resist Li Xuan's punch.
Under Li Xuan's fist, Qu Dao Shi's arms broke first.
"No..." The intense pain from his arms caused Qu Dao Shi to let out a tragic cry. However, before his words fell, his entire body was once again punched by Li Xuan into the ground.
As the dust and ashes settled, Qu Dao Shi's figure gradually became clear. But at this moment, he was no longer alive.
"You brought this upon yourself." Li Xuan beckoned, collecting Qu Dao Shi's storage ring, and after speaking coldly, he waved his hand again to set up a spiritual energy barrier. Then, as if no one else was around, he took out a towering top-grade spirit stone, took a deep breath, and sat cross-legged to recover.
As the surrounding top-grade spirit stones continuously diminished and turned into ashes, the falling dust scattered in the air. A few minutes later, a hint of color returned to Li Xuan's pale face.
At this moment, on the light screen above, the result of Li Xuan defeating Qu Dao Shi appeared.
Li Xuan replaced Qu Dao Shi's ranking, placing ninety-ninth.
Golden seals, one thousand five hundred and sixty-one.
"I wonder how brother Chu Yun is doing," Li Xuan slowly opened his eyes and murmured.
Then, with a thought, he instantly flew towards the place where Xi Chu Yun and Ming Wen were fighting.
Meanwhile, Elder Qing Xuan, watching from the outside, nodded slightly and said in a low voice, "This little fellow has indeed not disappointed me."