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Xiang Xiao is the master of Nine Dragon Pool and the successor to his brother, Xiang Ge, who was the original master of Dragon Strike Hall. After Xiang Ge died in Liuxiang Kingdom, Xiang Xiao took over his position.
Xiang Xiao is at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, significantly weaker than Xiang Ge, and lacks the Gale Sword Formation that Xiang Ge possessed. He has been criticized for rising to power through connections, and he struggles to maintain control over his subordinates' dissatisfaction. In internal competitions within Nine Dragon Pool, he ranks behind other masters, making it increasingly difficult for him to command respect.
With insufficient strength, he can only rely on magical artifacts. If he could acquire a Superior Magical Artifact, his power would more than double, allowing him to dominate the other masters and at least secure a spot in the top five, thus silencing any criticism. This time, he borrowed six hundred thousand spirit stones to visit Wujue Pavilion with the intention of purchasing a Superior Magical Artifact.
Unexpectedly, the artifact he selected at Wujue Pavilion was priced at seventy-five thousand, but they insisted on a minimum of seven hundred thousand. Frustrated, Xiang Xiao abandoned the purchase. However, upon exiting, he spotted Xu Feng, an outsider who appeared wealthy; he thought this fat sheep should not be let go easily.
Xiang Ge had been waiting outside the city for two days without seeing Xu Feng come out. After exercising patience for another three days, he finally saw Xu Feng leave Azure Dragon Inn and fly out of the city. Xiang Ge quickly followed him, feeling frustrated about having to wait so long and wanting to vent his anger.
Xu Feng spent five days refining Ultraman, Blazing Blade, and Lingxi Armor. Knowing that Xiang Ge was waiting outside for him, he still chose to fly out of the city in search of Cai Shujun.
Zheguo consists of hundreds of cities and spans millions of miles. It is geographically divided into several nations, each significantly larger than Liuxiang Kingdom. The royal families manage their territories solely through cities without using terms like states or provinces. Xu Feng is currently in the Tang Kingdom's territory.
These nations divide Zheguo among themselves; however, there are no restrictions for cultivators—after all, how could an ordinary person expect to cultivate while paying taxes?
Xu Feng did not have a clear path and could only fly toward Lianyun Mountain Range in a general direction. The areas he passed through were mostly wilderness.
Xiang Xiao was familiar with the terrain and had predicted Xu Feng's route early on. Taking advantage of his superior speed over Xu Feng, he chose an isolated area suitable for an ambush and eagerly awaited Xu Feng's arrival.
Soon enough, Xu Feng approached on his Flying Sword. Xiang Xiao leaped into the air to intercept him and smiled as he said, "Kid, don't be broke; otherwise, you might lose your life. Don't worry; I only seek wealth and won't harm you. Hand over one million spirit stones, and I'll let you pass."
Xu Feng feigned surprise and replied, "Senior, I'm just a loose cultivator; where would I get one million? How about I give you one hundred instead?"
"One hundred? Do you think I'm begging? You went up to the second floor of Wujue Pavilion; you must have at least seventy thousand there. Fine, I won't push you too hard—let's make it sixty thousand; I’ll leave you some for food." With his Late Stage of Golden Core strength, it would be best if he could take what he wanted without a fight.
Xu Feng glanced around; this was a mountain bend with two sides blocked by forests, not entirely concealed but also not easily visible to outsiders. He quickly devised an escape route in his mind as he surveyed the area.
Xiang Xiao saw that Xu Feng had no intention of surrendering and was too lazy to waste more words. He pulled out a black gold staff and swung it down at Xu Feng. This was his Medium-Grade Magical Artifact, the Mora Staff, which had already claimed the lives of eight Golden Core Cultivators and severely injured five Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivators.
Xiang Xiao aimed to kill Xu Feng with a single blow. The speed and power of this strike exceeded what a Late Stage Golden Core cultivator could withstand; even a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator would not dare to take it head-on.
Xu Feng had fought against Hua Qian Zhi and had some understanding of the combat power of Yuan Ying Cultivators. Knowing how formidable they were, he quickly dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding the attack while simultaneously unleashing a red glow as he swung his Blazing Blade.
Xiang Xiao did not expect Xu Feng to easily evade his strike and even counterattack. Xu Feng did not appear like someone who was merely trying to escape; this performance far exceeded that of a typical Golden Core Stage cultivator. Seeing that Xu Feng did not flee, Xiang Xiao thought he must be out of his mind. Suddenly, he noticed the red light descending upon him and was taken aback—was that a Superior Magical Artifact? It seemed too easy to come by.
Xiang Xiao was surprised that Xu Feng used a Superior Magical Artifact right from the start. He recognized the Blazing Blade from the records in Wujue Pavilion and laughed, "Good blade! It's a pity it doesn't match my Cultivation Method's attributes. You must have just bought it; it's still brand new. Let me take it from you and sell it for a good price." Xiang Xiao practiced an Earth Element Cultivation Method, which emphasized great strength.
Xiang Xiao wielded the Mora Staff like a windmill, aiming to smash Xu Feng into pulp, while Xu Feng danced like a butterfly amidst the shadows of Xiang Xiao's strikes.
With a clang, Xu Feng attempted to block two of Xiang Xiao's blows and surprisingly did not get pushed back. Xiang Xiao was astonished, nearly dropping his jaw. Was this really a Golden Core Cultivator? How could he withstand two strikes without retreating? This was turning into quite a spectacle.
Xiang Xiao let out a loud roar and charged forward with all his might.
Xu Feng, on the other hand, utilized his Water Element agility to slip aside like an eel, countering with two swift slashes that struck at the connecting points of Xiang Xiao's techniques, making it difficult for him to exert force.
After his battle with Hua Qian Zhi, Xu Feng gained considerable experience against Nascent Soul Stage opponents and improved his strength further. Initially relying on Ultraman to heavily injure Hua Qian Zhi, Xu Feng had now reached a point where he could contend with Nascent Soul Period Cultivators using only the Blazing Blade.
From the two strikes he had just received, it was evident that Xu Feng's current strength was equivalent to about eighty percent of a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator's power. If Xiang Xiao were to unleash his full strength in one blow, Xu Feng would not be able to withstand it. Therefore, relying on his exceptional understanding of swordsmanship, he adopted a strategy of using large movements to counteract force with finesse. Each strike of the Blazing Blade targeted Xiang Xiao's weak points, preventing him from fully exerting his strength while leaving no pressure on Xu Feng from the reduced force.
As the battle progressed, Xiang Xiao grew increasingly astonished. As someone seasoned in combat, he naturally understood that he was being outmaneuvered by Xu Feng's techniques. However, as a Late Golden Core Cultivator, it was rare for him to find an equal opponent; he could never have imagined that Xu Feng possessed double Arrow Meridian enhancements, allowing for continuous power output without being limited by time like elixirs.
In the blink of an eye, they exchanged over a hundred blows. Xiang Xiao began to suspect whether Xu Feng had been modified from a Yuan Ying Cultivator; this situation felt abnormal. Even if one possessed a Superior Magical Artifact, managing to endure ten or eight strikes without defeat would be impressive enough. Yet here they were fighting for so long without him gaining the upper hand—if word got out, it would be utterly humiliating.
Letting you enjoy yourself for now, Xiang Xiao was not worried at all about being unable to kill Xu Feng.
Another hundred moves had passed. Seeing Xu Feng still full of vitality, Xiang Xiao could no longer hold back and threw out a Medium-Grade Talisman, shouting, "Die!"
The Treasure Talisman is a high-level Talisman, equivalent to a magical artifact, divided into three grades: upper, middle, and lower. A Medium-Grade Talisman has the attack power comparable to a Medium-Grade Magical Artifact, enough to injure a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator. Using it against Xu Feng was truly overkill. A single Medium-Grade Talisman costs two hundred thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones. It pained Xiang Xiao to use it; damn it, such a waste.
Boom! Xu Feng saw the talisman coming but couldn't evade in time and was hit squarely. In a moment of panic, he raised his arm to protect his face. The tremendous impact transmitted through the Blazing Blade struck Xu Feng, making him feel a sweetness in his throat as he was sent flying, crashing heavily thirty meters away, nearly losing consciousness.
Mistake! It was a mistake. He had intended to practice his moves on him but didn't expect to be hit by the talisman. He couldn't play around like that again next time.
Seeing Xu Feng fall to the ground, Xiang Xiao laughed heartily and said, "This is truly surprising! A mere Golden Core Stage cultivator can withstand so many of my attacks and even waste a Medium-Grade Talisman on you. I will make you pay back tenfold... I want your life."
Xu Feng, struggling to get up from the ground, stuffed a Healing Elixir into his mouth to recover from his injuries. If it weren't for the protection of the Lingxi Armor, that talisman could have cost him his life.
"You... are you okay?" Xiang Xiao nearly jumped up in disbelief. A middle-grade Spirit Talisman costing two hundred thousand could severely injure even a Yuan Ying Cultivator. How could it not kill Xu Feng, who was at the Late Stage of Golden Core? There must be some treasure involved. Realizing this, Xiang Xiao grinned, no longer angry about using up a Medium-Grade Talisman. As long as he killed this kid, he would definitely recover both the cost and interest.
"I'm fine," said Xu Feng, rubbing his chest, "but you might be in trouble."
A beam of sword light rose up as Ultraman silently appeared behind Xiang Xiao.
With a "crack," before Xiang Xiao could even let out a scream, he was cleaved in half by Ultraman's sword.
Xu Feng walked over and took out a jade bottle containing pills, shouting, "Stop pretending; come out."
The severed head of Xiang Xiao moved slightly, and a one-foot-tall crystal figure jumped out. Its facial features vaguely resembled those of Xiang Xiao. Just as it took flight, it was caught by Xu Feng, unable to move.
This figure was indeed the Yuan Ying of Xiang Xiao.
The Yuan Ying pleaded, "Friend, you have destroyed my physical body; please spare my life. We are both cultivators; if I take over after this, I will surely remember your mercy."
"You will only remember my hatred for your death." Xu Feng dared not let him go; the path of cultivation is inherently one of the survival of the fittest. If you want to kill, you must also be prepared to be killed.
Xu Feng grasped Xiang Xiao's Yuan Ying with his left hand, while his right hand formed a series of seals, swiftly drawing over a dozen magical symbols in the air. Xiang Xiao's Yuan Ying rapidly shrank, eventually becoming a glowing orb the size of a fist.
Xu Feng pressed the orb into a potion bottle and sealed it with another magical symbol, firmly imprisoning Xiang Xiao. Inside the bottle, Xiang Xiao shouted angrily, then shifted to pleading, his voice growing softer until it finally fell silent.
This sealing technique was learned by Xu Feng from Lin Fangxin. Ever since A Qi burned Xiang Ge to death along with his Yuan Ying, Xu Feng had been searching for a method to capture Yuan Ying. Ultimately, Lin Fangxin, who came from a background in talisman crafting, taught him a set of sealing techniques.
Yuan Ying is the essence of a Yuan Ying Cultivator's life, containing vast amounts of spiritual power and insights. If one can utilize it for oneself, the benefits for a cultivator are immeasurable.
However, hunting for Yuan Ying or Golden Cores is a major taboo among Xian Dao cultivators and is regarded as demonic practice. If discovered, one would be met with collective hostility.
Xu Feng first sealed Xiang Xiao; whether he could refine or absorb him remained uncertain. In any case, if you want to kill me, I won't let you have an easy end...
After collecting Xiang Xiao's Spatial Ring and Mora Staff, Xu Feng stepped onto his Flying Sword and shot away like lightning.
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