The instant these four figures attacked, even the sky was shaken, to the point layer upon layer of ripples undulated out wherever their figures passed. That level of strength was already formidable to a considerably terrifying extent.
These four great leaders that were at the Sect Master level suddenly attacking had practically exceeded the expectations of everyone present. No one had imagined that they, who were such respected identities, would actually lose their composure to such an extent, and disregard both status and situation to jointly attack Chen Xi!
The figures of Su Zhentianâs group of four were swift like lightning, to an unparalleled extent. At almost the exact instant the sound resounded out, the four of them had rushed down the jade platform, and they obviously had planned it since long ago.
Moreover, all of them had a cultivation at the Rebirth realm. At this moment, when they brazenly attacked, the terrifying aura that exploded out from their bodies was like a boundless ocean that swept out, causing everyone below the jade platform to feel suffocated. Instantly, all of them were thrown flying in all directions, and they were simply like leaves blown upon by autumn wind, easily swept away.
The distant Chen Xi who had his eyes closed and held a smile on his face felt a feeling of extreme danger gush into his heart, a bloodcurdling feeling, causing him to abruptly sober up from the peaceful and happy state, and then he saw the figures of Su Zhentian and the other four people mixed with auras that were terrifying to the extreme as they flashed explosively towards him. Just the auras that gushed out from their bodies caused Chen Xi to feel a terrifying pressure that he was unable to break free from.
âWhatâs going? How did I come out from the Oneness Layer of the pagoda?â Chen Xi hadnât wrapped his head around it yet when he received a thought that Ling Bai sent over within his mind. âMove aside quickly! These four fellows are Rebirth Realm experts. Youâre taken away the Buddhaâs Trial Pagoda, so how could they possibly let you off?â
In practically a tenth of an instant, Chen Xi instantly understood his current situation, and his expression immediately became extremely unsightly. Su Zhentianâs group of four had surrounded him from four directions as their formidable auras firmly locked onto him, and four strands of terrifying pressure that only Rebirth Realm cultivators were able to possess pressed down towards him from all directions. He felt like he was a piece of straw on the boundless ocean, he was only able to barely withstand the terrifying pressure by circulating his cultivation with his entire strength, and as for resisting or perhaps escaping, it was something that was utterly impossible.
This was the extremely great difference in cultivation realms.
No matter how outstanding Chen Xiâs combat strength was, how high his comprehension ability, or how formidable the Divine Abilities he possessed were, and even if he could annihilate Golden Hall Realm cultivators and escape from the hands of Golden Core Realm cultivators, but when he was facing Rebirth Realm cultivators that were two realms above him, he was weak to the point he was simply like an ant, dead with a single stomp.
Not to mention, before him was four Rebirth Realm cultivators that were attacking him in unison, and it was four titans using their fingers to smash an ant together. How could he possibly have any room to struggle?
This was the first time that Chen Xi felt so powerless, that his strength was so insufficient, and felt the despair of being on the verge of death.
Chen Xi was in danger!
Du Qingxi closed her eyes, Duanmu Zeâs face warped, Song Linâs pupils constricted, and Chen Hao bit open his lips. This scene happened too quickly, to the point it caused them to be utterly unable to react to it, and they were utterly unable to take any action as well. Only in the eyes of Su Jiao did a trace of excited joy flash, as her enmity with Chen Xi was extremely deep, and she wished for nothing more than for Chen Xi to be killed at her fatherâs hand right away. So this scene conformed extremely to her intentions.
âDie!â Su Zhentian flashed to arrive above Chen Si, and as he looked at Chen Xi who was a short distance away, killing intent that was impossible to restrain gushed out from his heart and the rage in his heart urged him to wish for nothing more than to instantly smash the person before him into mush.
âSu Clanâs Patriarch, Su Zhentian, Starnet Palaceâs Sect Master, Tie Yunzi, Cang Clanâs Patriarch, Cang Xiaolong, and Myriadcloud Institutionâs Dean, Jiang Zhenyu⊠Iâll remember all of you. Even if I die, Iâll drag all of you down with me!â A trace of ruthlessness flashed within Chen Xiâs eyes. He wanted to detonate his entire cultivation, and every single one of them he brought down with him counted!
It was at this exceedingly dangerous moment that Chen Xi felt his vision blur, and a figure had already appeared before him. Before he could even discern who it was, he heard four bangs that were like muffle thunder explode out, then Su Zhentianâs group of four whoâd flashed over from four directions had actually been slapped flying more than 100 meters by a flick of this personâs sleeve, and their figures were in an extremely sorry state!
Hiss!
This sudden scene was simply like a thunderclap emerging from flat ground, it instantly caused the hearts of everyone present to shake, and they almost didnât dare believe their eyes.
At this moment, Chen Xi had clearly seen who the person that arrived was as well. This person wore an azure robe and held a feather fan in his hand. He was warm like jade, handsome and refined. Shockingly, it was precisely the Wanderingcloud Sword Sectâs Daoist Wen Xuan! A great Nether Transformation Realm cultivator who wasnât well-known, due to being in seclusion all year long!
âItâs actually Daoist Wen Xuan. No wonder heâs able to destroy the pincer attack of Su Zhentianâs group of four with a single strike!â
âAh? I seem to have heard before that thereâs a Nether Transformation Realm expert that lives in seclusion in the Wanderingcloud Sword Sect. It wouldnât be this Senior before us, right?â
âSo itâs an expert at the Nether Transformation Realm. Formidable! So formidable!â
When they saw that the mysterious person that had appeared suddenly was actually the Wanderingcloud Sword Sectâs Nether Transformation Realm expert, Daoist Wen Xuan, whoâd practically shut himself off from the outside world, the expressions of the people present instantly possessed an extra strand of admiration, reverence, and adoration.
But to Su Zhentian, Tie Yunzi, Cang Xiaolong, and Jiang Zhenyu, besides causing them to be surprised and bewildered, Wen Xuanâs appearance also caused them to feel a wave of rage.
They were just about to annihilate Chen Xi and seize the Immortal Artifact, Buddhaâs Pagoda, yet a Nether Transformation Realm expert had suddenly appeared out of nowhere. How could they feel well in their hearts?
âMaster!â Chen Hao flew over and bowed in greeting.
âYour display in the Hidden Dragon Rankings this time wasnât bad. Stand aside and watch first, Iâll bring you back to the sect later.â Wen Xuan fanned the feathers fan in his hand as he smiled warmly.
âOkay.â Chen Hao nodded, and then he arrived at Chen Xiâs side and asked. âBrother, are you alright?â
Chen Xi shook his head, then he looked at Su Zhentianâs group of four, and he didnât conceal the hatred in his gaze in the slightest. If it wasnât for Daoist Wen Xuan arriving in a timely manner, he would have almost been forced by these four people to the end of detonating his cultivation and dying on the spot. It was like walking a circle in hell. His feeling of helplessness, rage, and unwillingness had all transformed into a bellyful of hatred, and heâd already decided in his heart, once his strength became stronger, he would surely obliterate these extremely despicable and shameless people!
When they saw Chen Hao greet Daoist Wen Xuan, the people present instantly revealed an expression of sudden understanding, and then they were shocked in their hearts.
âMartial Uncle Wen Xuan.â Seeming to be for the sake of verifying the guesses in everyoneâs hearts, Ling Kongzi flew down from the jade platform right away to arrive before Daoist Wen Xuan and bowed in greeting before looking at Chen Hao and saying with a smile, âI was originally intending on promoting you to an Elite Disciple after the Hidden Dragon Rankings this time. Now thereâs no need, as youâve already become my Little Junior Brother. Haha!â
Chen Hao was extremely clever as well, and he bowed as he called out. âChen Hao greets Senior Brother.â
âGood, good, good, hahaha! This is Senior Brotherâs greeting gift, a top-grade yellow-rank Magic Treasure, Azureflame Sword.â Ling Kongzi smiled as he spoke, then he withdrew an azure colored flying sword that emitted a dense aura of flames, and he passed it over to Chen Hao.
âHmph! Your Wanderingcloud Sword Sect is playing a nice trick, winning over Chen Xiâs younger brother is equivalent to indirectly obtaining the Immortal Artifact, Buddhaâs Trial Pagoda in Chen Xiâs possession. Do all of you think that the Fellow Daoists present arenât able to see through this?â In the distance, Su Zhentian sneered.
âExactly, that Buddhaâs Trial Pagoda is something thatâs commonly owned by the various powers of my Dragon Lake City. Now, it has instead been monopolized by your Wanderingcloud Sword Sect, and all of us will absolutely not agree to it.â The Starnet Palaceâs Sect Master, Tie Yunzi, echoed with Su Zhentian.
âExactly, we wonât agree as well.â The Cang Clanâs Patriarch, Cang Xiaolong, and the Myriadcloud Institutionâs Dean, Jiang Zhenyu, spoke at the same moment.
Instantly, these four parties had joined together to speak out in opposition towards the Wanderingcloud Sword Sect at the same time, causing the surrounding atmosphere to instantly become heavy, and they seemed to be ready to jump at each otherâs throat.
It was even to the extent that countless thought gushed out in the hearts of the various leaders that were spectating from the jade platform. However, for fear of Daoist Wen Xuanâs monstrous might, they still chose to spectate. But it could be ascertained that they would absolutely not be willing to watch idly by as the Buddhaâs Trial Pagoda entered into the hands of the Wanderingcloud Sword Sect.
âThe treasures in the heaven and earth belong to those who are fated. The Buddhaâs Trial Pagoda has stood erect here for almost 7,000 years, so why didnât all of you subdue it? Now, all of you are instead disregarding your bearings, bullying the small, and forcefully seizing treasures in a brazen manner. Even I feel ashamed for all of you.â Daoist Wen Xuan fanned the feather fan in his hand as he spoke with disdain.
âHmph! All of us are doing this due to righteous indignation and are unable to endure the pagoda falling into the hands of an outsider. How could it be bullying the small?â Su Zhentian spoke with a gloomy face. âDaoist Wen Xuan, as a senior, youâre instead making it difficult for us in all respects, and isnât it because you covet this pagoda as well? That kid must hand over the Buddhaâs Trial Pagoda today, otherwise, the various Fellow Daoists of our Dragon Lake City will not agree to it!â
âWhat if he doesnât hand it over?â Daoist Wen Xuan lightly smiled, and a trace of a cold light flashed within his eyes.
âThen donât blame all of us for being rude!â Su Zhentian spoke with a cold smile on his face. âOthers are afraid of you, Daoist Wen Xuan, yet I, Su Zhentian, am unafraid. Today, not only must that kid hand over the Buddhaâs Trial Pagoda, he must also pay with his life for the clansmen of my Su Clan that have passed away! Daoist Wen Xuan, I presume your Wanderingcloud Sword Sect isnât willing to go into battle with the Su Clan, Cang Clan, Starnet Palace, and Myriadcloud Institution, right?â
âThreatening me?â The smile on Daoist Wen Xuanâs face disappeared, and his refined face was suffused with a trace of killing intent.
âThis isnât a threat. Chen Xi isnât a disciple of Dragon Lake City, and heâs completely unrelated to your Wanderingcloud Sword Sect. Since itâs like this, why are you forcefully standing out for an outsider, Daoist Wen Xuan?â Su Zhentian said with an emotionless face, âNot to mention, weâre asking for the Buddhaâs Trial Pagoda, yet we donât require to make it our own. The various powers of our Dragon Lake City are completely capable of discussing a way to deal with it together, and then we can share this Immortal Artifact equally. I presume that the other leaders present would be happy to see this scene.â
âBrother Su, great move. You want to bind all of us together to put pressure on the Wanderingcloud Sword Sect?â On the jade platform, a black robed middle aged man with a dignified expression said extremely coldly, âMy Du Clan thinks that since this treasure was fortunate enough to be subdued by Little Brother Chen Xi, then it ought to belong to him. As the saying goes, the treasures in the heaven and earth belong to those who are fated. We canât commit the despicable deed of forcefully seizing treasures.â
This person was the Du Clanâs Patriarch, Du Wuyuan.
âMy Song Clan thinks like this as well,â said the Song Clanâs Patriarch, Song Wenchong.
âMy Duanmu Clan supports the opinion of Brother Du.â The Duanmu Clanâs Patriarch, Duanmu Yunkong spoke out as well.
The Du Clan, Song Clan, and Duanmu Clan had spoken out in unison, and the situation instantly changed once more. The three clans were faintly together with the Wanderingcloud Sword Sect to oppose Su Zhentianâs group of four clans.
This scene caused everyone present to be bewildered, their heads spun, and they were secretly extremely shocked in their hearts.
Only Chen Xi himself understood that it was surely Du Qingxiâs group of three that had played a role in affecting the attitude of the clans behind them. When he thought up to here, Chen Xi raised his eyes to look, and as expected, he saw Du Qingxi, Duanmu Ze, and Song Lin waving towards him, causing him to be unable to refrain from lightly smiling as a strand of warmth arose in his heart.
âHmph! We can argue about the Buddhaâs Trial Pagoda later, but this kidâs life must be taken to offer sacrifice to the souls of the members of my Su Clan that have passed away!â
Right at this moment, a sharp and ear piercing loud shout sounded out, and then everyone saw a ball of bloody clouds roil as it approached from the distance. It transformed into an old man with hair that hung loosely on his shoulders, and an emaciated and gloomy face that stepped down from midair as if he was stepping on a shapeless flight of stairs. Every step he took caused a trace of intense fluctuation to appear in the sky, and his body surged out with a tyrannical aura that was like a rolling river pressing down onto everyone, causing all the people present to go pale.