NOVEL WEB Chapter 104: Chapter 103: Isn’t That Also a Beautiful Thing?
Plop
The jade box fell back into his hand.
In Li Xun's mind, the system's notification sounded once again.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host. Investment successful. You have obtained one Heaven Creation Pill. Would you like to claim it??]
"Not now," Li Xun casually replied.
From the corner of his eye, he glanced at the jade box in his hand. There was still another person he could invest in—a gold-level investment.
This was his first time encountering such a rare opportunity. After finishing this investment, he could find a quiet place to claim all the rewards later.
As for the man in green robes…
Li Xun could only offer his apologies.
Both the Heaven Creation Pill and the Emperor's Blood were things he desired. However, there was only one portion of Vermilion Bird's Blood. Inevitably, one of the two of them would have to be left disappointed.
Boom!
In the distance, the heavens and earth erupted violently.
A figure shot into the sky, radiating a blinding light. He resembled a demonic god, his hair flowing wildly, his gaze icy enough to freeze the universe, sending shivers down everyone's spine.
"Li Xun!"
The man in green robes spoke, his voice devoid of emotion, as if it had come from the depths of hell itself. Yet it carried boundless killing intent.
His eyes had turned completely crimson as they locked onto the purple-clad figure in the distance. If looks could kill, Li Xun would have died countless times already.
"You… impressive."
The man's raspy voice broke the silence.
Over the years, this was the first time he had been outsmarted so thoroughly—and so miserably. Had it not been for his life-saving techniques, that earlier punch would have left him completely incapacitated.
The esteemed prince of Great Chu, nearly crippled by a single punch within the Phoenix Origin Secret Realm. If word of this got back to the Great Chu Dynasty, he could kiss the position of Emperor goodbye.
After all, the dynasty could not bear such humiliation.
"Your Highness, are you alright?"
At that moment, the two subordinates of the man in green robes quickly flew over, concern etched on their faces.
However, they now harbored thoughts of retreat.
After all, they had witnessed Li Xun's power firsthand. The image of that black halberd was seared into their minds—a fearsome weapon that left an indelible impression.
Now, with the Vermilion Bird's Blood in Li Xun's hands and their prince already ambushed by him, it was clear that they had no chance of victory.
If they continued fighting, it wouldn't be about contesting the Vermilion Bird's Blood anymore; they'd have to figure out how to escape with their lives.
"I'm fine."
The green-robed man's face was cold as he swept his gaze across the void.
His eyes fell on the mysterious figure standing there as well, and he said frostily, "You two, go capture her. I'll deal with Li Xun myself!"
Earlier, he had briefly fought Qin Xueyi. Although their exchange was short, he had already sensed her exceptional abilities. While she was not as strong as him, her techniques were far superior.
There was no doubt in his mind that she had mastered Saint-level divine techniques.
If he couldn't obtain the Vermilion Bird's Blood, then obtaining a Saint-level martial technique or divine technique wouldn't be a bad consolation prize.
Losing one thing but gaining another—wasn't that also a beautiful outcome?
"As you command!"
"Rest assured, Your Highness. We won't let you down!"
The two men's eyes lit up as they quickly bowed.
In their view, as long as they didn't have to face Li Xun directly, anyone else present was fair game. After all, apart from Li Xun, they were also geniuses.
At under twenty-five years of age, reaching the Profound Elixir Realm was already proof of extraordinary talent.
"Go," said the man in green robes with a wave of his hand.
He turned to look at Li Xun once again, his voice icy as he said, "Now, let's settle the matter between us!"
Losing the Vermilion Bird's Blood was one thing, but being outsmarted was a humiliation that burned deep in his heart. If he couldn't erase this disgrace today, it would haunt him for the rest of his life.
As soon as he finished speaking, his entire being exuded killing intent.
With a single step forward, the laws of the world intertwined beneath his feet, forming a golden pathway that led straight to Li Xun.
Swish!
He moved like a streak of light, arriving in an instant. His five fingers spread wide as five thick black lines shot out, morphing into a cage of dark light in mid-air, descending upon Li Xun.
"You overestimate yourself." Li Xun said coldly.
From the corner of his eye, he glanced toward where Qin Xueyi was, confirming that she wasn't in immediate danger. With a bit of relief, he turned his full attention to the man in green robes.
Leaping into the air, Li Xun swept out a leg, unleashing a surge of true essence as vast as a bursting heavenly river, shattering the cage into fragments.
Boom!
He followed with a punch that pierced through the void, his strength like a blazing sun, crushing forward with unstoppable force to meet the man in green robes head-on.
Boom!
A deafening explosion shook the heavens.
The clash between Li Xun and the green-robed man created a battlefield filled with overlapping laws. Waves of true essence surged like a king's ocean, sweeping across the sky and earth.
On the other side, Qin Xueyi was battling the two subordinates of the man in green robes.
Although her cultivation was slightly weaker, she had the aid of residual formations. For the moment, the battle was at a stalemate.
But at this time, a new development arose.
Zheng Chuan of the Xuanyin Sect and Cheng Shi of the Giant Elephant Sect arrived, flying toward them at high speed. Both were injured, but they still had enough strength to fight.
Now they faced two choices:
1. Join the battle against Li Xun and try to snatch the Vermilion Bird's Blood from him.
2. Join the battle against the mysterious figure to avenge their earlier humiliation in the suppression formation.
After careful deliberation, they chose vengeance over the Vermilion Bird's Blood.
In their eyes, Li Xun was far too terrifying. In just a short exchange, he had already gained the upper hand against the green-robed man. If the fight continued, it wouldn't be long before Li Xun emerged victorious.
At this point, intervening wouldn't change the outcome.
Since they couldn't claim the Vermilion Bird's Blood, revenge seemed like a more practical goal. More importantly, attacking the mysterious figure wouldn't provoke Li Xun.
As for whether targeting the mysterious figure, who appeared to be at the peak of the Spirit Meridian Realm, might make them look like bullies, that wasn't a concern.
Hardly anyone truly regarded the mysterious figure as just a Spirit Meridian Realm cultivator. Most assumed the figure's true strength was on par with Li Xun.
If they could defeat or even suppress the figure, it would become a glorious achievement for them in the future.
"Surrender now!" Zheng Chuan roared.
He extended a massive hand, his true essence surging. A pitch-black palm, like an ominous cloud, blanketed the sky as it descended toward the mysterious figure.
At that moment, Zheng Chuan's eyes gleamed with brilliance.
He wouldn't dare oppose Li Xun—after all, Li Xun was known for ruthlessly killing Ning Cheng, the fearsome cultivator. If Zheng Chuan angered Li Xun, what if Li Xun decided to kill him next?
Especially here in the Phoenix Origin Secret Realm, even if Li Xun killed him, it was unlikely anyone would seek justice for him.
However, joining the group to suppress this mysterious figure posed no psychological pressure. The figure didn't seem to have any powerful backing and appeared to be a lone wolf.
If they managed to capture the figure, they might even earn some favor with the green-robed man.
And that man was a prince of the Great Chu Dynasty.
Who knew?
Perhaps this could be an opportunity to establish a connection with the Great Chu Dynasty. With such a relationship, no ordinary force or person would dare provoke them in the future.
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