Xue Huacheng licked the treasure sword in his hand, "A mere Shenluo Realm Triple Stage trying to save someone? Isn't that overestimating yourself?"
At this moment, Yuan Bilong caught up and flew over, "Benefactor! Are you alright?"
Ming Zhi Tian recognized the newcomer, "Bilong? What are you doing here?"
Yuan Bilong said, "My father received news that it was unfavorable for you, so he ordered me to specially bring the Old Ancestor to assist you."
Ming Zhi Tian said, "Thank you, Patriarch Yuan, for your concern."
Yuan Bilong waved his hand, "Benefactor, what are you saying? My father said, we must save you at all costs."
Yuan Qilong frowned, "This is not the time to talk about this. Bilong, take young friend Ming away, I'll hold them off."
Xue Huacheng narrowed his eyes, "A mere Shenluo Realm Triple Stage, speaking so boldly."
At this moment, Xue Jian stepped forward, pushed Xue Huacheng aside, and looked at Yuan Qilong with a serious expression, "So it's the Old Ancestor of the reclusive Yuan family. A pleasure to meet you."
Yuan Qilong's sword eyebrows rose, "You've heard of me?"
Xue Jian's eyes were filled with cold light, "Hmph, it is rumored that the Old Ancestor of the Yuan family knows astronomy and geography, and is proficient in the Five Elements, Bagua, and the Nine Palaces and Twelve Diagrams..."
Xue Huacheng interrupted, "But so what? A mere Shenluo Realm Triple Stage is nothing more."
Xue Jian glanced at him as if he were an idiot, "The message stated that Ming Zhi Tian has a powerful bloodline. Initially, ten Shenluo Realm First Stage cultivators were dispatched, but I wasn't at ease, so I came personally! The purpose was to prevent Ming Zhi Tian from developing further and becoming a threat. Indeed, the unexpected happened. I didn't expect the Yuan family to get involved."
Yuan Qilong said, "Young man, the Yuan family will protect young friend Ming. You should return."
Xue Huacheng wanted to retort, but Xue Jian snorted coldly, "I am here with a mission from the Pavilion Master. If I return empty-handed, I will be punished. Although I am wary of you, this does not mean... I fear you."
Saying this, he summoned his twin swords and pointed them at Yuan Qilong.
Yuan Qilong knew very well that his specialty was not dual swords. He took out the dual swords only to test the depth of his own strength.
Although the person in front of him was only at the Shenluo Realm First Stage, Yuan Qilong knew that he was hailed as a genius rarely seen in a thousand years, and his strength was far beyond that. Moreover, he was directly contending against that great realm above the Shenluo Realm Tenth Stage.
Xue Huacheng stepped forward, holding the Jinling Sword, "Senior, this old man is for me to deal with. You go and instantly kill that kid."
To avoid further complications, Xue Jian nodded, "Alright, then he is yours for now."
Xue Huacheng glanced at him with contempt, thinking, "For now? I can handle the old man in minutes, okay?"
"Whoosh!" Xue Jian unleashed his dual swords from both hands simultaneously, striking directly at Ming Zhi Tian!
"You dare?!"
Yuan Qilong gritted his teeth, "Bilong! Protect him and leave!"
Just as he was about to make a move, Xue Huacheng blocked him, "Old man, your opponent is me."
"Myriad Pass! Open!"
Yuan Qilong instantly activated his secret technique, his strength soaring threefold, advancing to the Shenluo Realm Sixth Stage!
"Floral... Sword Art!"
This technique was ten times stronger than his previous Shenluo Realm Triple Stage strength!
Xue Huacheng was repelled by a single move. Xue Jian, without showing any expression, directly sent Yuan Bilong flying!
However, he hadn't even seen when and how Xue Jian had made his move before he was thrown aside along with the air.
Xue Jian's twin swords flew out, faster than lightning! Ming Zhi Tian was about to suffer.
"Crack!"
At some unknown time, Yuan Qilong's ancient sword tilted upwards! Directly severing Xue Jian's dual swords!
Xue Jian was astonished for a moment, "What a Dragon-grade artifact." It was only for a moment.
He discarded the broken swords, and then infused his fists with spiritual energy, forming two streams of blue flames. He was about to get serious.