A Martial Saint Among Men: From Joining a Martial Arts School

Chapter 181 Trouble

Crimson flames roared, billowing toxic smoke rising into the sky.

Throughout Sun Family Fortress, both sides that were fighting subconsciously stopped at this moment and looked towards the direction of the flames.

Even True Essence experts were terrified, breaking out in a cold sweat as they stared in horror at the scene.

Such a terrifying explosion would probably kill even a True Essence expert!

"brute!"

Upon witnessing this scene, Lu Zheng, an inner disciple of Chiyang Peak, roared in fury, "Kill! Slaughter all these Blood God Sect beasts, leave no one alive!"

Boom!

Another great war has broken out!

Chu Xuan stood still, preparing to search for the real treasure vault.

Even if the people from Sunjiabao were prepared, they couldn't possibly take all the treasures with them; surely some would be left behind?

"Um?"

The next moment, his expression changed drastically, and a strong sense of crisis swept through his body.

Chu Xuan barely hesitated before his body instantly shifted a full ten feet to the side.

Boom!

The instant he left, the spot where he had stood was suddenly engulfed by a giant sword of blood-red true essence. The ground exploded with a deafening roar.

Chu Xuan turned his head and saw a middle-aged man dressed as a servant of Sunjiabao, with an extremely ordinary face, looking at him in astonishment, seemingly very surprised that Chu Xuan could dodge the attack!

"Is it you?"

Chu Xuan recognized the man immediately upon seeing him!

It was the Blood God Sect True Essence expert who led Pei Xiu and the others to ambush him on the way back to the Xuan Yang Sect that day!

Although the other party's appearance changed, or more precisely, he was wearing a mask at the time, the aura he exuded when he unleashed his power remained unchanged!

"You actually recognized me?"

The middle-aged man's face showed surprise, then he sneered, "Kid, I told you, we'll see about the future—"

Before he could finish speaking, Chu Xuan suddenly vanished from his spot and fled towards the outside of Sun Family Fort.

Surprisingly, there were not four True Yuan experts inside Sun Family Fort, but five!

At this moment, Tong Hao and the others were all tied down, and no one could help him. If he wanted to survive, he could only save himself!

"Hmph, do you think you can escape?"

Protector Bai sneered and no longer concealed himself. A surge of true essence erupted from his body, like a blood-red hurricane, chasing after Chu Xuan in the direction he had fled.

He rampaged through the crowd, smashing everything in his path, from artificial hills to trees!

"What? There's actually another True Essence?"

At this moment, the inner disciples, including Chen Xuanbei, who were engaged in a fierce battle, also had drastic changes in expression.

Chen Xuanbei roared, "Lu Zheng, how the hell did you investigate? Wasn't it supposed to be four True Essence cultivators? How come another one popped up?"

"How the hell would I know?"

Lu Zheng roared in anger.

Fortunately, the extra True Essence experts did not attack the other disciples, but instead went to hunt down Chu Xuan.

Otherwise, they would have suffered heavy losses on this trip!

"Chu Xuan is actually being chased by a True Yuan Realm expert? It's over! This is it—"

Many outer disciples present felt both regret and relief upon witnessing this scene.

"Stop holding back, all of you! If anything happens to Chu Xuan, I'll make you pay!"

At this moment, Tong Hao, who was in the distance, also saw Chu Xuan being chased by a True Yuan expert, and immediately roared in anger.

His aura surged, and the giant bear phantom that had been condensing behind him seemed to solidify into a tangible form. The terrifying pressure caused Sun Fugui, who was fighting him, to turn deathly pale.

Lu Zheng, Chen Xuanbei, and the others also completely erupted at this moment!

the other side.

After escaping a mile from Sunjiabao, Chu Xuan knew he couldn't escape.

The other party used some kind of secret method, and no matter how he tried to escape, they could clearly pinpoint his location!

Since we can't escape, let's fight!

A strong fighting spirit surged from Chu Xuan's body.

Of course, he also deduced that although the opponent was a True Essence expert, his strength was definitely not that great. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been lying in wait to ambush him; he would have probably already gone to ambush Tong Hao and the others.

Since they didn't go, it means that even if they had ambushed Tong Hao and the others, it wouldn't have been very effective!

Therefore, the opponent's strength is most likely only at the initial stage of True Essence, or at most at the minor completion stage of True Essence.

Having figured this out, Chu Xuan had no more reservations.

Boom!

The next moment, he activated the Heavenly Roc Nine Leaps to its limit, his body moving like a fish swimming in water, rapidly gliding through the forest and disappearing from Protector Bai's sight in the blink of an eye.

"Heh~"

The White Protector chuckled and suddenly leaped to the treetop.

After scanning his surroundings, he shot towards a bush in the next instant: "Little bug, you can't escape—"

Boom!

Just as he was about to land, the temperature in the air suddenly rose.

The next instant, a crimson-gold fist formed from true essence, like a blazing sun, flew out from the bushes and slammed towards him with the speed of a meteor.

Fiery Sun Fist!

"True essence?!"

Protector Bai's expression changed, and a strong sense of vigilance appeared on his face.

Could it be that I've fallen into a trap?

Is there a True Essence expert hidden here?

Did Chu Xuan deliberately lure me here?

Almost simultaneously, crimson true essence surged, and a huge crimson palm print slammed out, colliding fiercely with the golden fist.

Bang~!

The blood-red palm print and the golden fist print collided in mid-air, instantly unleashing a deafening roar.

The two terrifying energies collided, instantly forming a huge energy vortex that, like a storm, devoured everything within it.

Just as Protector Bai was on guard ahead, a golden blade suddenly slashed out from behind him, striking his back with overwhelming force.

Protector Bai snorted coldly and, without thinking, struck out with his palm.

The crimson true essence gathered again, covering the palm as if it were covered with a protective film.

He had already recognized that it was Chu Xuan who had ambushed him.

True essence cannot be broken by mere external force.

Last time, Chu Xuan managed to ambush him, but that was only because he was careless and didn't take Chu Xuan seriously at all. But this time is different—

However, just as his palm was about to strike the Qi Blade, his expression suddenly changed drastically.

This is not internal force, it is true essence!

scoff!

The golden blade easily sliced ​​through the crimson true essence covering his palm!

White Protector felt a sharp pain in his palm as three of his fingers flew out.

A sharp, stinging pain instantly shot through my palm.

At the same time, a fierce and domineering sword intent was spreading from his palm to his whole body, frantically destroying his limbs and bones!

"asshole!"

The White Protector let out an angry roar.

Just as he was about to use his true essence to suppress the sword intent, Chu Xuan attacked from behind, condensing a golden qi sword over ten feet long in his hand, and slashed down at him.

Before the blade even arrived, its terrifying pressure had already locked him in place!

By now, Protector Bai understood perfectly well that there was no hidden True Essence expert at all; that True Essence expert was none other than Chu Xuan!

Boom!

Just as he condensed his true essence shield, the qi blade slashed down.

Another terrifying collision erupted!

Protector Bai felt as if he had been hit by a mountain. His protective true energy was squeezed and twisted, emitting a harsh friction sound, and he almost exploded.

Its body flew backward uncontrollably, crashing wildly through the dense forest. Wherever it passed, whether it was a giant rock or an ancient tree as thick as a person's embrace, it was smashed to pieces.

Fortunately, it was blocked!

I underestimated you!

The White Protector stared at his right hand, where three fingers had been severed, his eyes blazing with murderous intent. "I never expected you to break through to the True Essence realm! Too bad, you have no chance now!"

With a snap, Chu Xuan crushed the three fingers that had fallen from Protector Bai into a pulp, and said with a faint smile, "Is that so? When have you ever been unprepared? Yet you still end up drinking my foot bath water, don't you?"

"Die!"

When the White Protector saw his fingers being crushed, he became utterly enraged.

He roared, and his crimson true essence surged forth, instantly condensing into a crimson cleaver, which he slashed towards Chu Xuan.

It was shrouded in a bloody mist, carrying a strong corrosive odor, and the air it passed through crackled and popped as it burned.

Chu Xuan, however, did not confront him directly. As he retreated rapidly, he unleashed a strike with his Xuan Jade Hand.

The azure handprint and the blood-red battle blade collided in mid-air, instantly unleashing a deafening roar. A potent corrosive poison, carried by the raging true energy, spread rapidly in all directions.

Wherever the blood-red poison passed, all the weeds and trees began to wither and turn yellow at a visible speed, eventually turning charred black.

The white-clad protector pierced straight through the blood mist and charged towards Chu Xuan!

As Chu Xuan retreated rapidly, he activated the Overlord Blade Technique, unleashing another fierce golden light blade.

This time, Protector Bai was on guard and directly blasted the light blade apart!

"You think you can hurt me with such paltry tricks?"

White Protector sneered repeatedly.

Although Chu Xuan's Gang Blade was domineering, it was nothing special when Chu Xuan was on guard.

"Yeah?"

Chu Xuan smiled faintly.

In the next instant, golden blades suddenly condensed and swirled around him!

One round isn't enough, then let's play a hundred more!

"cut!"

As Chu Xuan roared, countless blades of energy slashed towards Protector Bai.

The smile on Protector Bai's face froze instantly. His forward-rushing figure suddenly stopped, and he tried to dodge, but it was too late.

He charged too aggressively just now and couldn't stop at all. The moment he raised his true essence shield, countless golden sword shadows engulfed him!

Bang Bang Bang ~!

Violent explosions rang out continuously, interspersed with the White Protector's furious roars.

The protective shield of true essence that he had just erected was instantly blasted into countless holes.

The scattered blade energy, like sharp scythes, tore his clothes to shreds and constantly cut his skin.

He didn't practice any external martial arts techniques.

After only a brief moment of resistance, his skin was cut into hideous wounds, and the excruciating pain, like being slowly sliced ​​to death, made him scream in agony.

Before the blade's aura dissipated, Chu Xuan had already vanished from his original spot and rushed towards Protector Bai.

Although the Overlord Blade Technique is powerful, it is not yet perfected. It may be able to cause some damage to Protector Bai, but it is impossible to kill him!

In comparison, his Eight Desolate Prison Suppression Technique and powerful physical body are his strongest combat power now!

Boom!

The instant the blade energy exploded, Chu Xuan had already rushed to the front.

The Prison Suppressing Fist was unleashed, with profound true energy coiling around the fist's edge. The fist's force was as heavy as a collapsing mountain, accompanied by a muffled sound that shattered the air, and it struck directly at Protector Bai's vital chest and abdomen.

Protector Bai's expression changed slightly, and he dared not underestimate him in the slightest.

His true energy instantly gathered in his palms, the palm wind powerful and fierce, forcefully blocking the way, attempting to take the domineering punch head-on.

However, at the very moment of the impending collision...

He discovered that the speed of his outstretched hand was actually slowing down!

It was as if an invisible force had locked his body in place.

"Prison Suppression————"

The white-clad protector's expression changed completely; he had already figured something out.

Chu Xuan was actually cultivating the Eight Desolate Prison Suppressing Force!

At this point, it was too late to change tactics.

At the critical moment, he managed to shift his body half a foot to the side, allowing Chu Xuan's fist to slam into his shoulder.

boom--!

Click!

A heavy impact rang out, followed by a crisp cracking sound.

Protector Bai felt a terrifying force strike him, as if he had been hit by a mad bull. His left shoulder twisted and deformed instantly, and the bones in his left shoulder were shattered by Chu Xuan's punch.

This is not the scariest!

The most terrifying thing was that a strange power was invading him from his shoulder, instantly spreading throughout his limbs and bones, and began to frantically suppress the true energy in his body.

The once boiling, fiery true essence seemed to be extinguished under the suppression of this strange power!

"Eight Desolate Prison Suppressing Technique? You actually cultivate the Eight Desolate Prison Suppressing Technique?"

Protector Bai screamed in shock, staring at Chu Xuan in horror.

The reason why we recognized that Chu Xuan was cultivating the Eight Desolate Suppressing Prison Technique, rather than the Eight Desolate Suppressing Prison Skill, is because if Chu Xuan were cultivating the Eight Desolate Suppressing Prison Skill, his true essence would probably have been completely locked and suppressed, instead of being suppressed as it is now!

"A great opportunity!"

Chu Xuan didn't waste any words with him. In the instant that Protector Bai was distracted, a slight ripple suddenly appeared in the space between his eyebrows, and a needle as thin as a cow's hair instantly pierced into Protector Bai's brow.

"ah----"

The White Protector threw his head back and let out a shrill scream. His hair bun exploded open, and his black hair danced wildly like a raging demon as he shook his head frantically.

This time, however, the pain was even more unbearable than being struck by a blade of energy.

"Blood Shadow Assassin! How could you possibly be a Blood Shadow Assassin?"

The White Protector let out an incredulous scream and retreated rapidly.

Blood Shadow Strike is a unique secret technique of the Blood God Cult. It is formless and intangible, yet it has a terrifying destructive power over the soul and is impossible to defend against.

However, cultivation is extremely difficult. A slight mistake could damage one's soul, leaving one crippled even if not dead.

Even within the Blood God Cult, few dared to cultivate this secret technique!

Chu Xuan remained silent. With the Eight Desolations Suppressing Prison Force operating wildly, the Heaven-Sealing and Earth-Locking Force unfolded, instantly turning an area within a radius of ten zhang into a prison.

The White Protector's body, which had been retreating rapidly, suddenly became as if it were stuck in a swamp, making it difficult to move.

"Sealing the heavens and locking the earth? Heh heh? If you were cultivating the Eight Desolate Prison Suppressing Technique, perhaps I would have had to admit defeat! Unfortunately, you only cultivate the Eight Desolate Prison Suppressing Strength! A mere罡劲 (Gang Jin) technique, you think you can trap me?!"

Protector Bai grinned menacingly, a mixture of anger at his repeated setbacks and relief at surviving a calamity.

He was so close, so very close, to be defeated by this kid!

Boom!

The next moment, his true essence began to vibrate. The true essence that had been suppressed by the Eight Desolate Prison Suppression Force began to surge violently, as if it wanted to break free!

"Get out!" Chu Xuan suddenly shouted.

The Tiger Roar Thunder Sound was activated, instantly sounding like a thunderclap from the heavens!

The surging true energy, spreading with the sound waves, formed a ripple-like pattern in the air. Wherever it passed, layers of folds appeared in the air.

Just as the White Protector was about to break free of his restraints, he was caught off guard and instantly hit by the sound waves. He felt a buzzing in his eardrums, and his brain seemed to turn into chaos at that moment.

The true essence that was about to break free was once again suppressed back into the dantian by the Heaven-Sealing and Earth-Locking technique after it lost his control!

Bang~!

The tattered cloth Chu Xuan was carrying exploded.

The Karma-Slaying Blade instantly fell into Chu Xuan's palm. Almost simultaneously, Chu Xuan swung both palms and slashed at Protector Bai.

In an instant, surging true essence burst forth from the blade, transforming into a blade aura tens of feet long, carrying an overwhelming and domineering power as it crashed down.

"No!"

When Protector Bai regained consciousness, he saw a golden blade of energy traversing the sky, slightly distorting the void and giving him no chance to dodge or move.

His face turned deathly pale, and he let out a shrill scream as he frantically channeled the little true energy he could muster, gathering it in his palms in an attempt to withstand the blow.

scoff!

The true essence barrier he relied on to protect himself was easily torn apart and collapsed like paper under the power of the Overlord Blade Technique enhanced by the Karma-Slaying Blade!

The blade's power remained undiminished, slashing fiercely at him.

Boom!

It sounded like a heavy hammer striking a drum, producing a dull, resonant sound.

The fierce blade energy exploded in all directions, and the strong wind generated by the collision caused the surrounding trees to bend and break, and the ground to crack into deep ravines.

"puff----"

Protector Bai spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flying backward as he was cleaved by the blade's energy.

On his chest, there was a one-foot-long gash that went straight from his shoulder to his lower abdomen, cutting through the flesh and bones to reveal his fresh internal organs.

After he landed, blood gushed from his mouth and nose, and a piece of his heart was cut off.

Even a True Essence Realm expert wouldn't survive!

"Back then—I should have killed you before I left—"

When Protector Bai saw Chu Xuan approaching with a knife, his eyes were filled with regret and resentment.

Unexpectedly, he ended up being defeated by that little bug from back then.

Although his fight with Liu Donglin looked exciting, neither of them actually put in much effort.

Liu Donglin knew he couldn't kill him and was worried about the Blood God Cult retaliating against the Liu family, so he didn't dare to go all out. Chu Xuan, on the other hand, was worried about exposing his background, so he didn't dare to use his full strength, which is why Chu Xuan was spared.

But I never expected that so little time would pass before I would fall into their hands.

"Pfft—"

Chu Xuan didn't waste any words with him and sent him to his death with a single strike.

Then, he quickly looted the corpse.

Before long, he pulled a cloth bag from Protector Bai's body. Upon opening it, he found a thick stack of banknotes, several bottles of pills, and a few small boxes inside.

The items weren't many, but since he carried them close to his body, they must have been expensive.

Chu Xuan didn't bother to look closely and simply stuffed the bag into his pocket. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly stopped and casually scratched Protector Bai's face.

Instantly, he peeled off a human skin mask as thin as a cicada's wing.

"They actually have masks!"

Chu Xuan was somewhat surprised, yet not entirely surprised, and casually tucked the mask into his pocket.

Now I can have another alias.

But when he saw Protector Bai's face, his expression froze!

Xie Qingfeng!

The person in front of me is none other than the young master of the Jade Pivot Sword Pavilion, the youngest True Yuan cultivator in the Jade Pivot Sword Pavilion, and a genius who is said to be the most likely to surpass the Core Formation stage!

Chu Xuan had seen the other party's portrait before!

"Xie Qingfeng is actually here, not at the Jade Pivot Sword Pavilion?"

Chu Xuan felt a chill run down his spine.

This is a huge problem!

His first thought wasn't about exchanging kills for contribution points, but rather—we're doomed!

Since Xie Qingfeng is here, it means that the Xuan Yang Sect's attempt to besiege the Jade Pivot Sword Pavilion is destined to fail.

Therefore, the Jade Pivot Sword Pavilion was not putting up a last-ditch resistance, but was buying time for Xie Qingfeng.

The outcome of this blockade was already predetermined.

All talk and no action!

The Jade Pivot Sword Pavilion will inevitably bow down, and once the Xuan Yang Sect does so, they probably won't hold a grudge. After all, destroying the Jade Pivot Sword Pavilion wasn't an easy task for the Xuan Yang Sect either.

If the people of the Jade Pivot Sword Pavilion find out that Xie Qingfeng died at his hands, then he's truly finished!

"No! We absolutely cannot be exposed!"

Chu Xuan unleashed the Blazing Sun Fist, bombarding the surrounding traces of battle.

After erasing all traces, he grabbed Xie Qingfeng's body and headed straight for the depths of the dense forest.

Soon, he found a den of strange beasts, threw the corpse into it, and watched as the nest of beasts devoured Xie Qingfeng's body completely, leaving no trace. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.

Then, he frantically circulated the Eight Desolations Suppressing Prison Force, making himself appear exhausted and severely injured before returning.

They had only walked a few miles when a terrifying aura rushed towards them from afar.

Chu Xuan's expression changed slightly, but he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the figure approaching at lightning speed.

"Senior Brother Tong————"

Chu Xuan shouted, looking completely exhausted, and plopped down on the ground.

The person who arrived was none other than Tong Hao!

Seeing that Chu Xuan was still alive, Tong Hao finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's good that you're alright! By the way, what about the Blood God Sect's True Essence expert?"

Chu Xuan's face immediately lit up with a look of relief, as he said, "Luckily, I ran fast! He chased me for dozens of miles, but probably realized he couldn't catch me and was worried you guys would catch up, so he left!"

"You've got some skills, kid—"

Tong Hao clicked his tongue in amazement, but he didn't doubt that he was involved.

He already knew that Chu Xuan was fast, but he didn't expect him to be this fast, even leaving True Essence experts behind.

"After today, you'll probably become famous overnight!"

Seeing Chu Xuan's completely exhausted appearance, Tong Hao chuckled and teased, "How are you? Can you still walk?"

Chu Xuan shook his head.

Without wasting any words, Tong Hao picked him up and headed straight for Sunjiabao.

"Senior Brother Tong, how's the situation at Sun Family Fort?" Chu Xuan asked.

Upon hearing this, Tong Hao's expression turned grim: "It's over! The Blood God Cult members are all wiped out! And on our side—we've suffered considerable losses too!"