Chapter 2169 - 2174: Ambushed

Xia Liu's face darkened upon hearing this.

He unexpectedly wouldn't be participating.

What a waste of a great opportunity.

He could have let me take part.

However, he was a newly inducted registered disciple.

It seemed unlikely that he could easily persuade Elder Yuan Ji.

If he were to apply to Daoist Venerable Immeasurable.

It's likely that old man would see through any flaws.

At this moment, Xia Liu could only lurk.

There wasn't much time left until the selection assessment for Sage Taiqing's inheritance.

Xia Liu needed to stir up something during this time.

To strive for a spot.

"How about it, Junior Brother Liu, are you interested in the Dao Ancestor's inheritance?"

Ye Ruoxue asked.

"Cough, cough, claiming no interest would be false, but being a new registered disciple, I am content for now to cheer on my senior brothers."

What else could Xia Liu do?

Endure.

Or when the inheritance of Sage Taiqing begins, force his way inside and truly participate.

After all, without the Taiqing Sword, everything was off the table.

"Hehe, alright then. I doubt anyone will obtain the Dao Ancestor's inheritance this time. When there's another selection, I believe Junior Brother Liu will surely have a chance to participate and perhaps even attain some fortune!"

"Mm, thank you for the encouragement, Senior Sister Ye. By the way, where is my cave?"

In the Shangqing Sect, the cultivator's residence is called a cave.

Those magnificent grand halls, only upon reaching certain levels can one establish incense for the Venerable Ones to accumulate merits.

"At Immovable Peak, heading south for three hundred miles, you'll understand."

Surrounding Immovable Peak are the caves of the Immeasurable Hall disciples.

And this Immovable Peak tests the residence of newly inducted disciples.

The peak's Spiritual Energy is ordinary, lacking grand scenery and resources.

New disciples generally rely on themselves.

Once acquiring the exact location of the cave, Xia Liu bid farewell to Ye Ruoxue and the others.

For this newly admitted junior brother, Ye Ruoxue could only help this much.

Everything in the future depends on him.

After sword flight over two hundred miles.

Xia Liu suddenly halted atop a certain high peak.

Because he discovered an aura quietly spreading around him.

It was a Golden Core Stage cultivator!

"Tracking?"

Xia Liu was new to Immeasurable Hall and not very familiar with this place.

He couldn't quite comprehend.

The intention of the tracking Golden Core cultivator.

When Xia Liu came to a stop, shortly thereafter.

A black-clad figure appeared before him.

Simultaneously.

Xia Liu felt the surroundings sealed by a wondrous force.

"Sealing the surrounding heavens and earth, are you planning to kill me?"

This sealing secret technique, Xia Liu discerned some aspects of it.

It was a formation.

In the Shangqing Sect, there was never a shortage of powerful individuals utilizing mysterious formations.

Right now, even Daoist Venerable Immeasurable might not notice Xia Liu being ambushed.

Even if he died here, no one would know.

Xia Liu's face turned dark.

He pondered whether to unleash his power.

To directly shockingly kill this black-clad opponent on the spot.

"Killing you is like crushing an ant, without any challenge."

The black-clad foe said with an exceedingly arrogant tone.

His voice was filled with confidence.

Unfortunately, his cultivation was merely at the Golden Pill Late Stage.

Who knows where he had borrowed such confidence, so arrogant.

"What I care about isn't your life, but the thing behind you."

The black-clad person said.

"Oh? The thing behind me? You can see through?"

Xia Liu's interest grew.

If a Golden Core stage could discern the sword bag behind him.

Then he must seek Elder Bai to ask for a better item to seal the aura of the twin swords.

As Xia Liu imagined this, Elder Bai's voice echoed in his mind.

"Xia Liu, this person is not to be underestimated; his body seems to be shrouded by a powerful force."

Upon hearing what Bai Jue said, Xia Liu immediately became alert.

"That isn't his own strength, but a formation!"

Bai Jue's voice sounded again.

A person hiding his aura with formations and using formations to seal several miles around.

This is definitely not simple!

Maybe he could use the secret technique to discern the twin swords behind Xia Liu.

"Shouldn't there be any evil-doers in the Shangqing Realm?"

Xia Liu asked.

"Hehe, Xia Liu, you're thinking too simply. Although the Shangqing Sect is the foremost in the Southern Realm, the influence is too large, and there are many chaotic individuals within the sect. As long as not discovered, murders and treasure seizing would occur within the realm."

"And the Shangqing Sect, pressed by its status in the Southern Realm, would never let such matters become known, so you understand."

With Bai Jue's explanation.

Xia Liu fully understood.

The mysterious person appearing before him.

Was an evil cultivator proficient in secret techniques.

In the Shangqing Sect, any low-rank cultivator catching his attention likely couldn't escape his clutches.

"Precisely because it cannot be seen through, I am drawn to you."

The black-clad foe said: "I don't care about your life, only that you hand over the thing behind you, then you can leave."

"What if I refuse?"

Xia Liu smiled faintly.

Who did he fear?

If this black-clad person was an evil cultivator.

Today, he would exterminate demons and maintain the dignity of the Shangqing Sect!

"If you refuse, I shall take your life first, then your treasure!"

With that, the black-clad person attacked directly.

Vast Spiritual Power sprayed out from him.

The surrounding heavens and earth instantly sunk.

Because it was sealed by his formation arts.

Therefore, within the sealed realm, Xia Liu's Spiritual Power functioned somewhat sluggishly.

Without breaking the secret technique, invoking the power of the Golden Core, Xia Liu might not endure long.

"Shangqing Sect having an evil cultivator like you is truly tragic. Today, I will slaughter the wicked to uphold Shangqing's prestige!"

Ha!

With a powerful shout, Xia Liu's Golden Pill Late Stage power exploded.

Suddenly, all the pressure on his body vanished.

Vast Daoist Power spread boundlessly throughout.

Striking against the black-clad enemy.

"Oh! So you were hiding Golden Pill Late Stage cultivation, it appears you, this newly admitted disciple, have quite a few secrets concealed!"

The black-clad individual was startled by Xia Liu's aura.

"My matters are straightforward, but yours aren't; with an evil cultivator appearing in the Shangqing Sect, meet your end!"

Without any further exchange, Xia Liu's power surged, casting a twisted chaotic phenomenon.

But, Xia Liu suddenly halted his output, Divine Sense surged, and the sword bag opened instantly.

Clang!

The Red Vastness at the forefront unveiled immediately.

The sound of blades clashed intensely.

The distant black figure quietly dissipated.

Behind Xia Liu, a black silhouette wielding a sword struck at Xia Liu's back.

But was completely blocked by the unsheathed Flowing Fire Sword.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Withdrawing the unexpected strike, the mysterious figure shifted positions, sending out several Sword Qi once more.

Aiming to slay Xia Liu!

"Begone!"

Sword in hand, Xia Liu traced a Sword Finger, and Flowing Fire Transformation Burning-Heaven Breaking Sky emerged!

Hoo Hoo!!!

Amidst the terrifying Heaven and Earth Strange Fire, Essence Sword Qi lay hidden, slaying foes invisibly without form or shape!

However, the black-clad foe was not an ordinary Golden Pill Late Stage cultivator.

He hid his sword behind himself, within the Fengxing Exotic Fire, evaded the Flowing Fire Sword Energy, leaving one amazed...

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