With a dismissive snort from Chen Xiao, flames surged into the sky.
In an instant, they reached Xu Banxian.
"Ah—"
Xu Banxian, after all, was a Golden Core stage expert. Unlike the others, he didn't even manage to let out a scream.
However, he only managed one scream, and his fate was no different from the others. In a mere moment, he turned to ashes.
He believed he possessed a hundred ways to escape, capable of surviving the pursuit and blockade of numerous Golden Core stage experts.
Yet, he couldn't escape Chen Xiao's casual glance.
Instantaneous annihilation.
Everyone present, except for Elder Huang, was dumbfounded.
Brother Hua's eyes widened, his face etched with disbelief.
He had initially thought Chen Xiao was merely skilled in martial arts, never imagining Chen Xiao possessed such heaven-defying abilities.
He Xinxian, even more terrified, prostrated himself on the ground. He finally understood that Chen Xiao's lack of deference wasn't due to arrogance.
If he possessed even half of Chen Xiao's skill, he wouldn't show respect to anyone.
Let alone these two ordinary individuals, even the array of covetous spell masters were all at a loss.
Admittedly, Xu Banxian wasn't considered formidable in their eyes; he was merely a representative of having cultivation without sufficient strength. More than half of them believed they could easily defeat Xu Banxian.
However, none of them believed they could kill Xu Banxian in such a swift, decisive, and instantaneous manner.
A sense of doubt arose in everyone's minds. This young man before them, with his heaven-defying abilities, was like a monstrous prodigy. Who exactly was he?
Chen Xiao's gaze swept indifferently over the faces of these spell masters and he casually asked, "Are you all also interested in this Xuanhuang Jade Embryo?"
They looked at each other, no one daring to speak. They were all terrified by Chen Xiao, their minds still unsettled.
Chen Xiao curled his lips and let out a disdainful laugh.
"Elder Huang, Brother Hua, let's go!"
With that, he made to leave.
However, at that moment, an old man with his hair in a topknot and wearing a Taoist robe suddenly spoke, "Kid from the mainland, you stop right there!"
Chen Xiao glanced at the old Taoist and asked indifferently, "What? You want to provoke me too?"
He could tell that this old Taoist was also a Golden Core stage expert. While he didn't know his exact combat capability, the spiritual energy fluctuations within him were superior to Xu Banxian's.
Elder Huang whispered, "Mr. Chen, this old Taoist is the Sanhua Heavenly Master, a descendant of Longhu Mountain. He is very powerful and extremely cunning, skilled at manipulating people's hearts."
Chen Xiao nodded slightly. No matter how strong he was, he was still just at the Golden Core stage.
What did it matter if he was cunning? In the face of absolute strength, any petty trick was insignificant.
Following that, the Sanhua Heavenly Master spoke with a resonant voice, "Kid from the mainland, I advise you to leave the Xuanhuang Jade Embryo behind. It belongs to our Hong Kong, and it should be preserved by Hong Kong's spell-casting world."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao burst into laughter.
Whether this old Taoist was cunning, he couldn't tell, but his shamelessness was undeniable.
"What a joke. I bid for this Xuanhuang Jade Embryo. Are you going to blame me for the incompetence of you Hong Kong spell casters?"
Chen Xiao challenged with a playful smirk.
"You brat, how dare you look down on our Hong Kong spell-casting world?"
The Sanhua Heavenly Master pointed at Chen Xiao and said, "You will pay the price for this."
This old Taoist was very shrewd. With just a few words, he had completely pushed Chen Xiao into opposition with the entire Hong Kong spell-casting world.
In this way, he indirectly united the spell masters present, transforming them from solitary wolves fighting independently into a pack.
"Everyone, if this Xuanhuang Jade Embryo is taken away by this kid from the mainland, it will be a great humiliation for our Hong Kong spell-casting world. I hope everyone can put aside their prejudices now and unite to make this brat pay!"
His words were grand and noble, but in essence, they meant: let's all attack together and seize the Xuanhuang Jade Embryo first.
As for who would possess the Xuanhuang Jade Embryo after it was seized, that would depend on each individual's ability...
The other spell masters also felt this was a good idea and responded enthusiastically.
"I think the Sanhua Heavenly Master is right. How can our Hong Kong spell-casting world be bullied by a kid from the mainland?"
"Yes, and this kid's methods are brutal. We must avenge Master Xu. After all, Master Xu is also a member of our Hong Kong spell-casting world!"
"Avenge Master Xu!"
Hearing these hypocritical words, Chen Xiao could only sneer.
Because he had no doubt that if his strength had been lacking and the Xuanhuang Jade Embryo had been snatched by Xu Banxian, Xu Banxian would now be the public enemy of these people.
"Hong Kong spell-casting world? Just a bunch of rabble. If you want to attack, hurry up. I don't have much time to waste with you!"
Chen Xiao said impatiently.
However, his words caused the Hong Kong spell-casting world to quiet down.
After all, they still had the gruesome sight of Xu Banxian's recent death before their eyes, and they dared not act rashly.
The Sanhua Heavenly Master frowned slightly, then let out a cold snort, "Kid, don't put on a brave front. Your previous spell was immensely powerful. I don't believe you can use it a second time in such a short period!"
"Everyone attack together. That spell consumed a lot of energy, this kid must be at the end of his rope!"
Upon hearing this, everyone felt it made sense.
The Sanhua Heavenly Master even took the lead, forming hand seals and holding a bolt of lightning in his hand.
With the Sanhua Heavenly Master initiating, everyone began to cast their spells!
Suddenly, lightning balls, fireballs, gale winds, and ice shards condensed in the hands of the spell masters and were all unleashed towards Chen Xiao, as brilliant as fireworks.
Brother Hua trembled with fear. Seeing the dazzling and extraordinary spells flying towards him, he felt himself drawing closer to death.
He hadn't expected that after just one day as the boss, before he could properly enjoy his power, he would have to lay down his life here.
Before, he could have risked his life because he had nothing to lose. But now, he considered himself to have put on shoes, and thus he was terrified.
Chen Xiao, however, remained unfazed, his face devoid of fear.
Only when the spells were about to strike him did he slowly activate the Canglan Sacred Body.
Seeing all the spells hit Chen Xiao, the Hong Kong spell-casting world erupted in cheers.
This kid was dead for sure. So many spells striking one person simultaneously would unleash unimaginable energy!
This kid would surely die a death so complete that not even a speck of bone residue would remain.
However, in just a moment, they were all dumbfounded.
They saw the spells strike Chen Xiao, but the expected explosive scene did not occur. The spells merely stirred ripples on Chen Xiao's body.
Then, they vanished...