Jincheng, in an inn.
Wang Yi used disguise techniques to change his appearance into that of a middle-aged man with a beard.
In the inn, there were numerous people, from nobles to street wanderers.
"Did you know? Recently, a prominent figure has emerged in the Song Dynasty, named Wang Yi. Within a short time, he has killed eleven elders of the Canglan Sect, one of whom was Canglan Sect's Elder Three, a peak expert at Breakthrough Ninth Level," a merchant initiated the conversation, excitement evident on his face.
"Heh heh, that's not even news anymore. Just today, the Canglan Sect issued a bounty for Wang Yi. They are offering fifty thousand Medium-Grade Origin Stones for information leading to him, a complete set of Sixth-Rank Martial Arts Techniques, and the title of elder in the Canglan Sect. Anyone who kills Wang Yi will receive two hundred thousand High-Quality Origin Stones. Those who dare to assist Wang Yi will have their entire family exterminated," a man chuckled and said, "How's that for a generous reward?"
"Hmph, what good is that reward? Wang Yi can kill even experts at Breakthrough Ninth Level. Anyone else going after him is just asking for death," the merchant scoffed. "I just came from the imperial capital and heard that all seventeen elders of the Canglan Sect have come out of seclusion to capture this Wang Yi, and they have even sent three elders to Xiangzhou Prefecture to wipe out the Kaiyang Sect."
"I heard about that too, but that's not all. I also heard that the Canglan Sect ordered the extermination of the first family in Xiangzhou Prefecture, the Zhao Family, simply because their head, Zhao Ruixue, is the wife of this Wang Yi," a burly man said with a wicked smile. "It's rumored that this Zhao Ruixue is the most beautiful woman in Xiangzhou Prefecture, and it seems the Canglan Sect is willing to act against her."
Before he could finish speaking, a loud noise erupted, startling everyone at the table. They turned to see shattered pieces on a table behind them, but the person was nowhere to be found.
In mid-air, Wang Yi wore an anxious expression, his heart racing with urgency. He wished he could quickly return to Zhao Ruixue. A fierce look flashed in his eyes as he murmured, "I hope the Canglan Sect doesn't regret this; otherwise, I will make all of you pay for Xue Er's sake."
Xiangzhou Prefecture, Zhao Family.
A beautiful figure stood gracefully beside a carved railing. The lady's long hair danced in the wind like distant mountains, her enchanting large eyes captivating all who gazed upon her. Her delicate nose stood proud, her cheeks slightly flushed, and her cherry-like lips were as smooth as jade. Her skin was flawless and fair as snow, and her posture was light and unparalleled.
"God, please bless Wang Yi so he can escape," Zhao Ruixue clasped her hands together, her jade-like face filled with desperation that evoked deep sympathy from anyone who saw her.
"Xue Er, there is news about Wang Yi."
At that moment, Zhao Sheng walked in and said, "I heard that Wang Yi killed Canglan Sect's Elder Three, Xu He, and has since vanished without a trace. Now the Canglan Sect is sending people out in droves to find him."
“What?” Zhao Ruixue's beautiful eyes widened, her jade-like face filled with disbelief.
At that moment, Zhao Qi rushed in in a panic, saying, “Elder Brother, something bad has happened, something bad!”
“What is it that has you so flustered?” Zhao Sheng furrowed his brow and asked.
“The Kaiyang Sect has issued an order to leave no one related to Wang Yi alive,” Zhao Qi said in one breath, his face showing shock.
“What?” Zhao Sheng's expression changed drastically as he urgently asked, “Is this true?”
“The Canglan Sect has dispatched three elders of Breakthrough rank to destroy the Kaiyang Sect,” Zhao Qi said, looking terrified.
“Let’s go. There’s no time to lose. We must leave Xiangzhou Prefecture immediately and head to another country,” Zhao Sheng, a prominent figure, ordered without hesitation upon hearing that the Canglan Sect intended to annihilate the Zhao Family.
“Okay, I’ll arrange it right away,” Zhao Qi nodded quickly, realizing the seriousness of the situation.
“Xue Er, your uncle knows you love Wang Yi, but now the Zhao Family is at a life-and-death juncture. We cannot hesitate any longer. I believe Wang Yi will escape, and you will surely meet again in the future,” Zhao Sheng said as he glanced at the worried Zhao Ruixue.
“I understand. Uncle, please make the arrangements!” Zhao Ruixue nodded, her star-like bright eyes gazing into the empty sky as if searching for Wang Yi's figure…
Kaiyang Sect.
Several streaks of light pierced through the air, followed by a cold and merciless voice echoing from above, “Those who oppose my Canglan Sect shall die!”
“Boom!” “Boom!” “Boom!”
Before the words could fade, countless destructive forces descended from the sky.
The air shattered, waves of energy surged, the ground cracked, and buildings collapsed.
In an instant, the Kaiyang Sect was filled with cries of despair and screams, large flames erupted everywhere.
"Kill!"
Three elders from the Canglan Sect, including Elder Zhang, broke through the air and landed, leading hundreds of disciples from the Canglan Sect into the Martial Arts Plaza, attacking without a word, killing anyone they saw.
"Kill!" "Kill!" "Kill!"
At that moment, the entire Kaiyang Sect echoed with shouts of slaughter.
"What is happening?"
"Who are you? Why do you want to destroy my Kaiyang Sect?" Xiao Renyi rushed out of the main hall, looking at Elder Zhang and the others, his eyes filled with fear as he shouted.
"Die!"
Elder Li coldly glanced at Xiao Renyi, waved his hand, and an unmatched gust of wind swept over Xiao Renyi. He immediately spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground, already lifeless.
Liu Bei, Yang Kaihe, Liu Ba, and others rushed out of the Kaiyang Great Hall with anxious expressions. Jin Qinghan, Niu Meng, and others followed closely behind. Seeing the corpses scattered on the ground, they were instantly enraged and shouted, "Who are you?"
"Canglan Sect." Wen Elder coldly looked at Liu Bei and the others, saying, "Today, not a single person from Kaiyang Sect will leave alive."
"Elder Yang, escort Jin Qinghan, Niu Meng, and Iron Curtain away." Liu Bei said calmly, "If you encounter Elder Zhou, tell him not to come back."
"Canglan Sect." Yang Kaihe and the others gasped in shock. Without hesitation, they immediately grabbed Jin Qinghan and the others and charged forward.
"Want to leave?" Elder Zhang's eyes flashed with a hint of ferocity as he said, "Not a single one will be spared."
With that, he struck out a palm, and the terrifying energy of the Vital Energy Palm Seal directly imprinted on Yang Kaihe's back. With a thud, the latter's body was instantly transformed into a Blood Mist.
"Elder Yang."
Iron Curtain, Jin Qinghan, Niu Meng, and the others looked on with sorrowful expressions.
"Kill!"
Elder Li's face was cold as he waved his hand.
"Stop!" Liu Bei, possessing the cultivation of Breakthrough Level Three, was on par with Elder Zhang and the other two. He immediately blocked Elder Li and engaged him in battle.
However, Elder Zhang and Wen Elder attacked together, each unleashing a palm strike, resulting in the immediate deaths of Iron Curtain and Zhang Liao.
"Run!" Yang Kaihe's face twisted in rage as he shouted at Iron Curtain and Niu Meng. He then positioned himself in front of Elder Zhang and slashed out with his sword.
"Thud."
Elder Zhang's lips curled into a cold smile as he swept his hand, forcefully shattering the sword energy. He then kicked Yang Kaihe in the chest, and with a crack, blood splattered as Yang Kaihe met his demise.
"Ah!"
In mid-air, a wave of energy struck Iron Curtain, causing him to die instantly.
"Bastard! I'll fight you to the end!" Niu Meng roared angrily, unleashing his brute strength. However, he was met with a punch from Wen Elder that sent him crashing to the ground.
“Pfft.” Niu Meng spat out a mouthful of blood, glaring fiercely at Wen Elder and said, “Old bastard, my brother will not let you go.”
“Die.”
With that single word, Niu Meng immediately fell dead.
At this moment, not a single disciple of Kaiyang Sect survived.
“Ah!” Liu Bei roared, his face contorted with rage, a hint of madness flashing in his eyes. He shouted at Elder Zhang and the others, “If you want to destroy my Kaiyang Sect, then let the entire Song Kingdom accompany my Kaiyang Sect to the grave!”
“Hmph, just based on you?” Elder Zhang said dismissively.
“Stop talking nonsense. First destroy Kaiyang Sect, then wipe out the Zhao Family,” Wen Elder said with a murderous glint in his eyes.
“Heh heh, you forced me into this. Don’t blame me, Liu Bei.” Liu Bei's face twisted in ferocity, his eyes burning with anger like raging flames.
With that, he surged forward, transforming into a streak of light as he headed towards Refining Flame Cave.
“Trying to escape?”
“Chase him.”
Elder Zhang and the others exchanged glances and took off in pursuit.
Purgatory Cave.
Liu Bei looked down at Refining Flame Cave, madness evident in his gaze. The Primordial Energy within him surged forth like a tidal wave, gathering in his fists.
"Roar!"
Liu Bei let out a furious roar, his body surged upward, and then he charged down toward Purgatory Cave, unleashing a punch that caused a resounding rumble as rocks collapsed.
One punch!
Two punches!
Three punches!
Liu Bei's face was filled with madness, his fists carrying overwhelming Vital Energy, continuously bombarding Refining Flame Cave, the sound of explosions ringing in the air.
"Heh heh, it seems Liu Zongzhu is digging his own grave," Elder Zhang said with a murderous intent.
"Then we won't have to do it for him; let's just bury Liu Zongzhu here!" Wen Elder chuckled darkly.
"Roar!"
Accompanied by a desperate roar from Liu Bei, a shocking explosion erupted from Refining Flame Cave, with large amounts of lava spewing forth, heat rising and forming a Lava Flow that instantly obliterated trees and rocks.
"Is this what you forced me into?" Liu Bei's face twisted in a terrifying grimace, his eyes filled with madness.
"Hmph, you deserve to die," Elder Zhang said, his gaze filled with killing intent.
"With death at your doorstep, you still dare to speak arrogantly. Let's kill him immediately and wipe out the Zhao Family," Wen Elder said coldly.
"Rumbling!"
At that moment, the earth suddenly shook violently, and then a terrifying roar that could frighten even the gods echoed from beneath the magma.
“Hahaha, I, Xuan Luo, have finally come out, finally come out!”
Before the words fell, an energy that seemed like a mountain flood erupted from within, sweeping across the surroundings like a tidal wave.
“Hahaha…”
A frenzied and sinister laughter emerged from the surging magma, and then large sections of the mountain exploded. Boom! Boom! Boom! It was as terrifying as an earthquake; the ground sank several dozen feet, and within a radius of hundreds of feet, it turned into a sea of magma, devoid of any grass or trees, without a single bird in sight—completely lifeless.
“Rumbling!”
Accompanied by the explosive sounds that shook the earth, a massive beam of light shot up into the sky. From a distance, it looked like a colossal pillar or an unparalleled sword piercing through the clouds, emitting energy waves that were terrifying to the extreme.
“What… what is this?” Elder Zhang's cold smile changed upon seeing this long rainbow; his face turned pale with fear, and even his body trembled slightly.
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