"Huh, pupil technique?"
Lei Kuang observed the surprised expressions on everyone's faces as they looked at Bu Jing Lei. With a wave of his hand, Lei Kuang caused Bu Jing Lei and Kun Peng to open their eyes simultaneously.
*Puff!*
As the illusionary realm shattered, Li Xuan spat out another mouthful of blood mixed with flesh. His already pale face turned sallow.
"What exactly happened? Bu Jing Lei, tell me!" Lei Kuang said sternly, his gaze turning cold. Kun Cheng Zi's vitality had completely dissipated, he had truly perished at the hands of Luo Yan Shan.
Lei Kuang's face was ashen as he looked at Bu Jing Lei. Lei Xiao had also perished, just like Kun Cheng Zi. The loss of a peak Martial Emperor realm expert was undoubtedly a huge blow to the sect.
In an instant, two terrifying pressures permeated the air, causing everyone present to groan in pain and kneel.
"Sect Master, it was this person..." Upon seeing that Li Xuan had actually killed Lei Xiao and Kun Cheng Zi, Bu Jing Lei was stunned. They were both peak Martial Emperor realm experts, and two of them at that! At Lei Kuang's questioning, Bu Jing Lei snapped back to attention and quickly recounted the entire sequence of events.
"Sacred Sect inheritance, Sword Dao Grandmaster, two zhang of sword intent..." After hearing Bu Jing Lei's account, Lei Kuang and Huo Yun's expressions grew solemn.
"Who is your master?" After a moment of silence, Lei Kuang took a deep breath and asked Li Xuan. Huo Yun did not intervene but also looked at Li Xuan.
Such a young Sword Dao Grandmaster could not possibly have been nurtured by an ordinary force. Having held positions of power for so many years, they naturally knew that the Central Region was full of hidden talents. If they had provoked some terrifying existence, even the Twelve Sects would be unable to resist.
"Sect Master, this person mentioned in the ruins that he had no sect and no master. We originally thought he came from a Sacred Land, but that young lady denied it at the time." Kun Peng also quickly interjected. After all, this whole matter began because of him and Bu Jing Lei. If they couldn't atone for their faults, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"You... you are from a Sacred Land!" Lei Kuang and Huo Yun's gazes immediately fell upon Liu Jia Qi. After sensing her carefully, their expressions changed slightly.
As sect leaders, they had some familiarity with the aura of the Sacred Lands. Now, Liu Jia Qi also carried a trace of that aura. Lei Kuang and Huo Yun knew they couldn't be mistaken.
Liu Jia Qi nodded slightly, but her gaze fell upon Li Xuan.
"Miss, are you acquainted with this person?" Lei Kuang's eyes darted around, and then he cupped his fists and asked. This scene caused everyone present to gasp. Lei Kuang, the Sect Master of the Heavenly Thunder Sect, was actually bowing to a young girl in the early Martial Emperor realm. However, upon considering Liu Jia Qi's identity, everyone sighed bitterly.
The Six Great Sacred Lands remained hidden, and the Twelve Sects held dominion.
But what if the Six Great Sacred Lands emerged? Liu Jia Qi before them was genuinely from one of the Six Great Sacred Lands.
Liu Jia Qi remained silent for a moment. She naturally understood the implication of Lei Kuang's question. If she declared Li Xuan to be from a Sacred Land, Li Xuan would be beyond saving. However, doing so would undoubtedly disrupt the balance between the Sacred Lands and the Twelve Sects.
"What, if this young lady says I'm from a Sacred Land, will you two let me go? But it's a pity, I'm not from the Sacred Land you fear. As for my master, well, I have no sect and no master." Li Xuan chuckled and said, seeing the situation.
Master, he was referring to the person who had chosen him. But he didn't even know their name, nor had he met them, so how could he be their disciple? Li Xuan had spoken because he noticed Liu Jia Qi's hesitant expression. Clearly, the relationship between the Six Great Sacred Lands and the Twelve Sects was not as depicted in rumors.
More importantly, Li Xuan did not want to owe such a favor.
"What is Li Xuan doing? Doesn't he know that by saying this, he will surely die today?"
"Since that young lady is from a Sacred Land, she wouldn't twist the facts. If Li Xuan isn't from a Sacred Land, what's the difference between her saying it and him saying it?"
"In that case, Li Xuan is probably as good as dead."
"Fellow Daoist, I recall you saying that just now."
"..."
Everyone was extremely surprised by Li Xuan's words, but most of them were somewhat skeptical. If no one had taught him, was Li Xuan self-taught?
However, one thing was certain: Li Xuan was not from the Six Great Sacred Lands.
"Sect Masters, can you spare his life for the sake of the Glazed Sacred Land?" Liu Jia Qi glanced at the severely injured Li Xuan and finally, unable to bear it, said to Lei Kuang and Huo Yun.
"Glazed Sacred Land... So, you are a disciple of Senior Qian Liu Li. However, this matter has nothing to do with the Glazed Sacred Land. My sect has lost a Great Elder, and I believe Senior Qian Liu Li would understand my actions." Lei Kuang's eyes flickered with solemnity, but he then shook his head.
"Qian Liu Li is my grandfather." Liu Jia Qi said sternly.
"Miss, if Senior Qian Liu Li himself were here, I would naturally give face. My sect has lost a Great Elder, and I ask for your understanding." Lei Kuang shook his head again. The implication was clear.
Liu Jia Qi's eyes flashed with anger, but she finally sighed and looked at Li Xuan. In truth, this matter had nothing to do with her. Liu Jia Qi had spoken so much because she valued Li Xuan. As a proud prodigy, Liu Jia Qi had never admired anyone before. Li Xuan before her was the first.
"Miss Jia Qi, I appreciate your kindness. Since this is an enmity between me and your two sects, let us settle it ourselves. Today, whether I live or die, I, Li Xuan, consider you a friend."
Li Xuan looked at Liu Jia Qi with a complex expression, clearly not expecting that after only one meeting, Liu Jia Qi would be willing to speak up for him. If Yue Fuyao was the first friend Li Xuan made, then Liu Jia Qi was undoubtedly the second.
"What's with all the nonsense? Kneel!" Huo Yun's eye twitched, and his pressure enveloped Li Xuan. How could ordinary people withstand the pressure of a Martial God realm expert? In an instant, Li Xuan felt his body stiffen. The terrifying pressure forced Li Xuan's body to hunch over.
*Puff!*
Li Xuan, already severely injured, spat out another mouthful of blood as the pressure bore down.
"You want me to kneel? Who do you think you are!" Li Xuan gave a bitter laugh, his face filled with madness. Veins bulged on his forehead, and blood flowed from his nostrils, mouth, and ears.
"To be able to endure for so long... if you were allowed to grow, you would truly become someone of importance. But it's a pity, no one can save you today!" Li Xuan's persistence made Huo Yun's pupils contract slightly. How could an ordinary Martial Emperor realm spiritual master endure his pressure for so long? Thinking of Li Xuan's monstrous talent, Huo Yun held nothing back.
*Bang!*
As the pressure intensified, Li Xuan roared to the heavens, his left leg shattering inch by inch, forcing him to half-kneel. Not only that, but Li Xuan's body also began to crack, revealing countless wounds. Blood flowed and dyed his clothes red, making him look like a demon from hell.
"Old bastard!" Li Xuan forced himself to look at Huo Yun, then his eyes hardened, and with a thought, five mid-grade spirit swords and three high-grade spirit swords appeared before him.
"If I, Li Xuan, don't die today, I will ascend the Heavenly Thunder Sect and the Blazing Fire Sect!" Li Xuan roared, then unhesitatingly plunged the eight spirit swords directly into his dantian.
*Boom!*
Qing Xiao seemed to sense Li Xuan's desperate situation and began to absorb furiously. Li Xuan's aura began to climb at a visible rate.
"What a strange technique!" Lei Kuang and Huo Yun exchanged glances with furrowed brows, and then they both struck with a palm.
"I said, no one can save you today!" Huo Yun said coldly. Although Li Xuan would not be his match even if he recovered to his peak, delays could lead to unexpected changes. The two would not give Li Xuan any more chances.
As he watched the two giant palms, which blotted out the sky, descend, Li Xuan gave a bitter smile and looked at the Soul Shocking Sword in his hand. In his mind, the figure of Li Yao appeared.
Is this... death?
Just then, a voice suddenly rang out.
"You said, no one can save him?"