Chapter 83

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The sky shook, dust and smoke spread, and it took a long time for the scene to calm down.

Silence!

An eerie silence, with only the wind howling.

All eyes were fixed on the figure in mid-air, on the figure whose clothes were stained with blood but whose back was as straight as a spear. They seemed to be in disbelief, as if their minds had been stunned by the previous blow, their mouths agape, unable to utter a single sound.

Their eyes were filled with shock and horror.

Sigh!

Someone involuntarily drew a cold breath. The originally faint sound seemed so jarring in the silent atmosphere.

"This guy is not human!"

"A comeback from a desperate situation?"

"Heaven! The King of the Tide's Dao Intent has been shattered by him!"

It was as if a pot had exploded, various exclamations rising one after another, as if only such shouts could vent the shock and horror in their hearts.

"Actually comprehending a complete Dao of Wind in a desperate situation, this level of comprehension is truly too terrifying..." the Fox King of Qingqiu muttered to himself.

"Terrifying? I think it's normal. He should be such a person." The Old Black-eyed Turtle King had a matter-of-fact look, as if any astonishing feat Chen Xi performed would seem perfectly normal to him.

Pfft!

A figure suddenly appeared in mid-air, none other than the Kunpeng King. His face was pale, almost transparent, his body swaying, his steps staggering, and he could no longer hold back, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"How can this be... How can this be..."

Looking at the distant, blood-stained, towering figure, the Kunpeng King's pupils dilated, his expression one of utter disbelief.

Chen Xi's blow not only shattered his Dao of the Tide but also severely injured him. If he hadn't dodged in time, he would have lost his life. Even so, he was now powerless to fight.

"Run!"

"This guy is too monstrous, actually comprehending a complete Dao of Wind in the blink of an eye! The Dao of Wind is one of the great Dao of the universe, while my Dao of the Tide is a form of the Water Dao. It's like a firefly competing with the moon, completely unable to match it. If I continue to struggle, I might be killed..."

These thoughts flashed through the Kunpeng King's mind, and almost instantly, he made his decision, turning to flee.

Want to run? Chen Xi raised his head indifferently, his heart stirring.

Whoosh!

A Black Nether Sword pierced the air, like a streak of light hidden in the wind, swift as the wind, swift as lightning. Before the Kunpeng King could react, it pierced through the back of his head. The sword light then spun, precisely and neatly severing his head.

Splash!

Blood spurted out, and the Kunpeng King didn't even have time to let out a scream before becoming a headless corpse, crashing to the ground from mid-air.

Swish!

After doing all this, Chen Xi didn't even glance at the Kunpeng King's corpse, turning to dive into the mountain's belly.

No one dared to stop him, for Chen Xi, in the hearts of all the great and small demons present, had become a killing god, a powerful figure who had slain the Kunpeng King with a single sword!

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Inside the mountain's belly.

"What happened? Why is it so quiet? Has Chen Xi met with some misfortune?" Duanmuzhe was filled with doubt and alarm. A terrifying current had just swept through, almost collapsing and destroying the mountain's belly. But now, there was not a single sound from the outside, an eerie silence.

Du Qingxi and Song Lin were equally puzzled.

"It's over... Chen Xi is dead, and we will be refined into medicines. If we had known this, he should have saved us first before fighting that Kunpeng King. Now, all hope is lost, and we don't even have a chance to escape." Murong Wei was dispirited, as if she had lost a loved one.

"Shut up!" Duanmuzhe scolded.

"Shameless!" Song Lin said with disdain.

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For a moment, a heated argument filled with intense tension erupted again. Due to the unknown outcome of the battle and the oppressive silence, everyone's gloom and anger could no longer be suppressed, erupting like oil poured on a fire, growing more intense.

At this moment, a series of footsteps sounded, and the quarreling in the room suddenly stopped, an eerie silence descending. Only the footsteps, growing closer, echoed.

"It's over, we're going to be drained of blood and have our souls devoured." Murong Wei, too frightened to look, her face pale, closed her eyes.

The others, including Du Qingxi, were also filled with panic. As the footsteps approached, their hearts beat faster, thumping like drums.

A figure slowly approached the door.

His clothes were stained with blood, his hair disheveled, and a faint, pungent smell of blood emanated from his body. But his back was still as straight as a spear, his expression calm and indifferent, and the peaceful aura around him seemed to dispel the oppressive atmosphere of the prison, making everyone's hearts calm down.

"Chen Xi!"

"You... didn't die?"

"Is this real?"

When they saw the figure clearly, Du Qingxi, Duanmuzhe, and Song Lin were all stunned, as if they couldn't believe it, and after a moment, they let out a chorus of exclamations, their hearts filled with excitement.

Seeing the genuine excitement and joy on their faces, Chen Xi smiled silently, using the Gengjin Sword Bamboo to shatter the thick chains on the iron pillars, freeing Du Qingxi and the others.

Due to their sealed true essence, their bodies were already extremely weak. As soon as they gained freedom, they swayed, almost falling to the ground.

"Did you... really kill the Kunpeng King?" Cang Bin, standing at a distance, was full of doubt, seemingly unable to accept this fact.

"Is this question important? We have been saved. When we return to Longyuan City, I will prepare more gifts for Chen Xi. I can't let him work for nothing. If one has done a good deed, they should be rewarded, right?" Murong Wei stretched her limbs, recovering her composed demeanor. Her inherent pride made her words sound like a condescending favor.

Chen Xi ignored the two, looking at Du Qingxi and the others, and nodded, saying, "The Kunpeng King is dead, but the Green Python King is probably still nearby. We should leave here quickly."

There was one thing Chen Xi didn't say: after using the final Void Wind Sword, his true essence was completely depleted, and his body was severely injured. He was no longer capable of another battle. At this moment, he was like a spent bow, relying solely on his immense willpower to keep going.

"Wait a moment." Du Qingxi suddenly came to Chen Xi's side and leaned down to his ear, "Lend me your sword."

Chen Xi was taken aback.

Before he could react, Du Qingxi had already naturally taken the Gengjin Sword Bamboo from his hand.

"Huh, Sister Qingxi, what are you doing with the sword?" Murong Wei asked, puzzled.

Pfft!

As she spoke, Du Qingxi swung the Gengjin Sword Bamboo, slicing off Murong Wei's neck. Her throat was instantly cut open, blood gushing out. She opened her eyes in disbelief, her body collapsing to the ground, twitching, and then dying.

Du Qingxi didn't pay attention to this. After cutting Murong Wei's throat, the Gengjin Sword Bamboo's momentum didn't diminish, and she thrust it at Cang Bin.

"You dare!"

Cang Bin had already sensed something was wrong and quickly retreated. However, with his true essence sealed and his body weak, he couldn't escape fast. On one side, Duanmuzhe and Song Lin, as if in默契 (tacit agreement), moved in from both sides, blocking his escape route.

"You..."

Pfft! His voice was cut off. Cang Bin clutched his throat, falling to the ground, his eyes filled with resentment, staring at Du Qingxi, seemingly unable to believe that this quiet, cold woman could be so ruthless.

Du Qingxi's two strikes killed Murong Wei and Cang Bin, shocking the other three. They had all entered the Southern Barbarian Nether Realm with Su Jiao, meaning they were originally on the opposing side to Du Qingxi and the others. Now, they were worried that Du Qingxi might also eliminate them.

"Xue Jing, Mo Han, Zhai Hongtu, I won't kill you today. Go back and tell Su Jiao, and the families of Murong Wei and Cang Bin, that I, Du Qingxi, killed them. If you want revenge, come for me!" Du Qingxi looked at the three coldly, speaking clearly and firmly, her voice icy and resolute.

"Me too."

"Count me in."

Duanmuzhe and Song Lin spoke in unison, then exchanged a smile.

Chen Xi was surprised, looking at the three for a while, and said, "Thank you."

He naturally understood why Du Qingxi and the others were doing this. They wanted to prove to him that they would take decisive action to help him bear the pressure from the forces behind these people.

"I thought you would be greatly surprised, but you are far more composed than I imagined." Du Qingxi smiled, wiping the blood off the Gengjin Sword Bamboo, hanging it upside down, and returning it to Chen Xi.

"Since it has already happened, what's the point of being surprised?" Chen Xi took the Gengjin Sword Bamboo, looking at the three, and said slowly, "Besides, I have already killed Chai Letian and Yu Haobai, and I am no longer afraid of anything."

"Killed is killed. I was wrong to you in the past, but I can't be wrong to you again. If you consider me a brother, I, Duanmuzhe, will be worse than a pig or a dog if I betray you."

"Good, I've wanted to kill them for a long time!"

"Dead? Dead is dead. It's not a big deal. We will face everything together."

Hearing this, Du Qingxi and the others were stunned, then almost simultaneously spoke, their words different but all expressing their willingness to stand by Chen Xi. After speaking, they looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh.

"Let's go."

Chen Xi felt a warmth in his heart. He felt that rescuing Du Qingxi and the others was the right thing to do, not only making up for his guilt but also restoring friendship, earning respect and trust.

This feeling was very comfortable, the first time Chen Xi had experienced the beauty of friendship since his childhood.

He had been alone for too long.

He had been mocked and ridiculed by his peers too much.

Naturally, he yearned for this hard-won feeling even more.

At this moment, Chen Xi was happy. He was not good at expressing himself, but he silently remembered it, imprinting it in his heart.

"Little friend Chen Xi, I, Xuanjing, along with my friend Qingqiu, come to pay our respects."

Just as Chen Xi and the others were about to leave, the Old Black-eyed Turtle King and the Fox King of Qingqiu arrived. The Old Black-eyed Turtle King smiled and bowed, his voice gentle, making people feel as if they were basking in a warm breeze.

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PS: I thought I wouldn't be able to write this chapter tonight, but someone stood me up, leaving me heartbroken, wandering the streets, buying alcohol, and returning home. I intended to get drunk, but the more I drank, the clearer I became, and then this chapter was born...