THE RULE KING

Dark clouds loomed over the square of the Zixiao Sword Sect. All the sect masters had their own thoughts. Now, it seemed that the situation had taken an unexpected turn. The disciples of the Xinglan Sect had shown a bottom line so low and moral qualities so despicable that it far exceeded their cultivation levels. What was even more terrifying was Xu Shan's Heaven's Luck Divine Ability. It was basically a useless skill, but this guy had managed to make it work wonders. It didn't cause physical harm but directly attacked the Dao heart... Many people asked themselves that if they were in the same situation, they would find it hard to accept as well.

Now, what was even worse was that this guy wanted to use the same trick to win over others. If he continued like this, I'm afraid this trial would bring about great changes.

On the light screen at the moment, the three of them had set their eyes on another cultivator walking alone. He was a cultivator from the Absolute Formation Sect.

This cultivator was really carefree. He was walking on the road without any precautions, looking relaxed and not nervous at all.

Xu Shan and the other two were also very cautious, always keeping a distance to observe. It seemed that they didn't want to make a move without absolute certainty.

"Master Li, I remember that the one being targeted is the chief disciple of your Absolute Formation Sect, right? Do you think your disciple has the confidence to defeat these three?"

In the silence, someone asked the sect master of the Absolute Formation Sect.

Li Shanwu had a serious expression and didn't answer.

Confidence... Generally speaking, there was a good chance. His disciple was aiming straight for the Fifth Sword Forging. Among the Foundation Establishment stage cultivators in the sect, no one could match his progress in cultivation. Judging from the strength of Xu Shan and the other two that he had observed before, even if the three of them attacked together, they wouldn't be a match.

The problem now was that Xu Shan had that inexplicable box-like magic treasure in his hand. He couldn't understand it at all, and just from its effects, it was really too powerful and seemed insurmountable. He didn't know if his disciple could deal with it.

Xu Shan and the other two crouched in the grass, slightly poking their heads out to look at the target in the distance.

Lu Xiangjun was a bit impatient and whispered, "Junior Brother, it's time to make a move, isn't it? It's three against one. Why are you always so hesitant?"

"Don't you notice that his state is very wrong? He's neither eager to obtain resources nor to find teammates. Don't act rashly." Xu Shan said cautiously, and then asked, "Junior Sister Lin, you're from a major sect. Do you have any ideas?"

Lin Yue pursed her lips. "I don't think there's much of a problem. We can find an opportunity to surround and attack him."

"The Absolute Formation Sect is known for its formations. If he can set up a formation in advance, few sects can match them in terms of attack and defense. But at such a close distance, if we're fast enough, he shouldn't have time to set up a formation."

"Not in a hurry. Let me think about it some more. Keep following him for a while."

Xu Shan crouched down and started moving through the grass, being extremely cautious. Lin Yue's appearance had sounded an alarm for him. It wasn't always the case that more people meant victory. If Lin Yue hadn't been caught off guard and if she hadn't been a woman, he and Lu Xiangjun might have really been in big trouble.

The flying sword in Lu Xiangjun's hand and the sword itself had been useless after the first fight with Lin Yue. The sword body was covered with countless notches. It would probably break after being used a couple more times. Lin Yue's magic treasure was obviously much stronger than theirs.

When dealing with the current target, the sword definitely couldn't be used anymore. It was a means of transportation. In the secret realm, if they couldn't fly with the sword and could only walk on foot, they obviously couldn't survive.

The three of them continued to tail him. Until the surrounding vegetation gradually thinned out, the target stopped in his tracks.

A voice reached the ears of the three of them. "You three have been following me for a long time. It's about time you showed yourselves, right? Do you really need to be so cautious when it's three against one?"

"Retreat!"

Xu Shan immediately took the lead and ran away without the slightest hesitation. Lu Xiangjun and Lin Yue were stunned for a moment and then followed closely behind.

He was an array master. Since this guy had already noticed them and was still acting so casually, he must be full of confidence and prepared. The cultivation methods of cultivators were full of strange tricks, and the variety of changes was no less than that of his items. He didn't dare to underestimate the enemy.

He felt that the chance of winning or losing was about fifty-fifty, and it wasn't advisable to be impulsive.

The three of them mounted their flying swords and took off into the air, fleeing the scene at high speed.

Wu Ming looked at their retreating figures, feeling confused. In the secret realm, they were all at the Foundation Establishment stage. How could they be so cowardly when it was three against one?

When Wu Ming came to his senses, he immediately chased after Xu Shan and the others in a fit of anger, shouting and cursing loudly, "You cowards! Don't you even have the courage to fight me?"

Wu Ming's speed was obviously much faster than that of the three of them.

Xu Shan was in the front and said in a deep voice, "Change the route. This guy might have set up formations along the way just now. We'll face him later."

After chasing for about three minutes, Xu Shan and the others had deviated far from the pursuit route.

Wu Ming was getting closer and closer to the three of them. Xu Shan had no choice but to take the lead and land.

Wu Ming was still in the air when Lin Yue's Heart-Breaking Lotus flew up, and the lotus petal flying knives attacked him. Along with them, Xu Shan and Lu Xiangjun's Fireball Techniques were also launched.

"Fireball Technique... From the Huoxin Sect? Too weak!"

Wu Ming laughed wildly. There was a loud "buzz" sound, like the tolling of a huge bronze bell. A huge golden bell descended, covering an area within five meters around Wu Ming.

The fireballs hit the golden bell. After a moment of brilliance, they disappeared without a trace. The flying knives of the Heart-Breaking Lotus entered the bell but seemed to be caught in a swamp, and their speed began to slow down.

Wu Ming raised his sword and easily knocked the flying knives away.

Xu Shan keenly caught this scene. Magical techniques couldn't penetrate it, but physical objects could. This was good news. As long as he could get within one zhang of him, he was sure to win this battle!

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"The Golden Bell Technique... No, with such a large area and such great power, it should be the Golden Bell Formation, right?"

On the square, a sect master looked at Li Shanwu, the sect master of the Absolute Formation Sect. "Master Li, your disciple didn't seem to set up any formations along the way. How could he use a formation?"

Li Shanwu didn't speak, and Sun Yuanzheng answered first. "He should have engraved the formation on his body, right, Master Li?"

A smile played on the corner of Li Shanwu's mouth. "You're right. You guessed it."

"Although my disciple is only at the Foundation Establishment stage, he has a naturally strong constitution. Coupled with his auxiliary cultivation of body refinement, he can withstand the formation even if it's on his body. I originally wanted him to have a few rounds with the genius of the Fifth Family, but I didn't expect him to meet these guys here."

"Sorry, Master Ye." Li Shanwu cupped his hands in the direction of Ye Qingbi from a distance. At this moment, he was feeling very confident.

Xu Shan and the other two had low strength, and that strange box-like magic treasure hadn't been taken out yet. There must be some kind of restriction on it. As long as Wu Ming was within the range of the Golden Bell, there shouldn't be any major problems.

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The attacks of Xu Shan and the other two didn't stop, but Wu Ming blocked them easily, as if it was no big deal.

Until he landed, the second formation was activated!

A strange wind suddenly blew under Wu Ming's feet, and the faint shadow of five white giant swords, each one zhang long, emerged outside the Golden Bell, surrounding his body for defense.

Before the flying knives of the Heart-Breaking Lotus could enter the range of the Golden Bell, the giant swords chopped them down first.

The giant swords were extremely fast!

Xu Shan felt a tightness in his heart. This was bad. This guy's methods had become even more powerful, and it was now even more difficult to get close to him.

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