'If we could change the feng shui of this city, just the experience alone would be beyond imagination, wouldn't it?'

Xu Guang thought with anticipation.

As he was pondering, the Earth Rhinoceros was making flattering noises in front of General Wei, as if informing him of something.

Xu Guang didn't really know how beasts communicated with each other.

But soon, General Wei informed Xu Guang that the Earth Rhinoceros had discovered Ren Ziji's whereabouts.

Hearing this, Xu Guang's heart stirred. Three months ago, he was no match for Ren Ziji; three months have passed, and killing Ren Ziji shouldn't be too difficult.

Moreover, this was a surprise ambush, at archery distance. With the current level and accuracy of Fallen Dragon, killing Ren Ziji was no big deal.

The Earth Rhinoceros was cowardly, always remembering the harm Ren Ziji had caused it.

Now with a new backer—General Wei, and having discovered Ren Ziji's trail, it naturally considered this, so it dug a large hole.

But it was only barely enough for General Wei to enter.

It was cramped walking inside.

The Earth Rhinoceros made ingratiating noises.

General Wei occasionally flicked the Earth Rhinoceros with his nose, as if training a dog.

...

In the mountains, Ren Ziji looked at the spirit fruit in his hand with a hint of anticipation on his face.

"That elder from the Dark Tower said this fruit contains a lot of spiritual material. After eating it, you won't fear flames, and your blood qi will transform, taking on some fire attributes. I wonder if it could be combined with my 'Bright Flame Rushing Flame Force'."

In his mind, he thought about it, then swallowed the fruit in one gulp.

Just as he was about to close his eyes and meditate, he saw a mound of earth slowly rising not far away.

Instinctively, he opened his eyes and saw the earth mound break open.

Immediately, he saw a head...

Was it the Earth Rhinoceros?

"Back?"

A smile appeared on Ren Ziji's face. Just as he was about to speak, who knew the Earth Rhinoceros would suddenly rush out from underground, followed by another head.

"What did you just eat?"

Xu Guang asked hauntingly.

Ren Ziji looked as if he had seen a ghost, then he slapped his abdomen, forcing the fruit he had swallowed to be expelled.

"Recently, some things have allowed you to live a bit longer, but to think we'd meet here, it seems heaven doesn't want you to live."

As he spoke, his face became calm, slowly getting up, pivoting a hand; the long spear let out a soft hum.

His ash-gray long hair danced in the wind, exuding an aura of a master.

The next moment, there was movement again underground, and upon seeing the nose resembling a giant python.

Ren Ziji turned and ran.

Xu Guang: …...

Putting down harsh words, just this?

He chased after him.

The forest in the distance was too dense; Ren Ziji kept moving, making it hard to shoot.

Even to ensure the Earth Rhinoceros would work harder in the future, he didn't want to let Ren Ziji escape again.

He was faster than Ren Ziji; as long as he could entangle him, waiting for General Wei to arrive, killing him would not be difficult.

A moment later.

Ren Ziji stopped with a cold expression, glaring angrily at Xu Guang.

"Nice body technique, if I'm not mistaken, it's the White Crane Sect's technique, right?"

"You've got a good eye." Xu Guang sneered, but in his heart, his killing intent towards Ren Ziji increased. This guy saw through his technique with just one glance; he's not an easy opponent.

"You are about to die soon."

Ren Ziji stood firm, looking at Xu Guang with a calm gaze.

Xu Guang just sneered.

The two almost simultaneously charged at each other, and when they were thirty meters apart, they threw something at each other.

Poof!

Two clouds of differently colored smoke exploded in the air.

The two squinted their eyes, leaving just a slit, to prevent being sneak attacked.

"What a sinister person, worthy of being an old hand in the Jianghu."

"This kid... is his Martial Dao really so outstanding?"

The thought flashed through both of their minds.

The Azure Blue Sword was unsheathed, sweeping through the air, dispersing the gray-white powder Ren Ziji had thrown; Ren Ziji's spear vibrated, completely preventing the powder from getting near.

This time, their movements were of similar speed, and the moment they met, they simultaneously struck.

The spear and Azure Blue Sword intertwined, emitting a thunderous sound, shaking the air, sparking.

Simultaneously, both their bodies manifested a Blood Armor, Xu Guang's was a normal blood color, while Ren Ziji's had a hint of fiery yellow mixed with the blood color.

Ren Ziji's form instantly retreated dozens of steps before he could offload the tremendous force from Xu Guang's sword.

'What tremendous strength!'

Ren Ziji marveled in his heart, undoubtedly, this Xu Guang was a genius; such young age and already at the Seventh Grade Great Cultivation, with such tremendous force, an absolute expert among the Seventh Grade.

He wielded a spear, a weapon that demanded high strength, yet he was at a disadvantage competing against someone wielding a sword, which was somewhat unbelievable to say.

After the Elephant Envoy profession grade reached Level 9, the strength augmentation provided by the Elephant Contract to Xu Guang was so incredible, even Xu Guang could hardly believe it; naturally, Ren Ziji was shocked.

This kid deceived everyone in Qingshuo County!

Xu Guang laughed heartily, feeling delighted with his progress during this time.

He didn't have much combat experience, and the current Ren Ziji was a good honing stone.

Next, Ren Ziji became increasingly alarmed the more they fought.

Xu Guang's sword technique was exquisite, though not particularly deep in cultivation, but his strength, Lightweight Skill...

...truly astounded him.

Was this the Xu Guang from Qingshuo County rumored to have average martial potential?

If this is considered average martial potential, then what kind of person could be called a genius?

Ren Ziji stepped back a few paces to unload force, squinting his eyes, "You've hidden quite well..."

"Unfortunately, relying solely on strength and speed, you're still facing an experienced Jianghu veteran like me, so now, I'll get serious."

Xu Guang thrust his sword forward, his body like a crane, his sword like a dragon!

"You talk too much!"

Ren Ziji horizontally blocked with his sword, turning his body with the unloading force.

He suddenly shouted loudly.

"Watch my Counterattack!"

Xu Guang abruptly stopped his steps, aware that in spear technique, Counterattack was indeed a famous move; he had to be cautious.

However...

Thunk!

A series of cold lights flashed as black throwing darts spun and twisted in the air.

Xu Guang couldn't dodge in time, and several darts hit Xu Guang's chest, the enormous force instantly tearing through his outer garment, but were blocked by his inner armor and chest muscles, rebounding onto the ground.

"You bastard! What nonsense are you shouting!"

Ren Ziji showed some disappointment seeing this scene.

Holding his spear in one hand, close to his rib, he coldly said, "All's fair in war!"

Xu Guang cursed silently in his heart, brandished his sword forward, shouting as well.

"Sword Dance of Nine Heavens!"

Ren Ziji, unaware of what this move meant, instinctively looked at Xu Guang's long sword, raising his spear.

But...

A silver gleam flashed from Xu Guang's left hand.

The soft sword sliced across Ren Ziji's neck.

Ren Ziji jumped back, touching his throat, unable to contain a trace of fear; he almost had his head sliced off.

"So young, yet so treacherous."

"You double standard bastard, aren't you treacherous?" Xu Guang cursed loudly.

Bastard, why didn't you shout out when you randomly yelled your moves?

After exchanging curses, they tacitly moved forward; this time, Xu Guang's left hand soft sword vanished again, and Ren Ziji mustered all his concentration to respond cautiously.

Several moves later.

"Black Tiger Heart Stealing!"

"Elephant Kick!"

"Crow Takes Flight!"

Just listening to the move names and watching their executions, not entirely unrelated, one could say they were just random shouts.

Xu Guang looked at Ren Ziji.

"Roaming the Jianghu for all these years, nothing else but random move shouts?"

A single sentence almost broke Ren Ziji's composure.

"You!"

"Then go to hell!"

Xu Guang's gaze sharpened, his long sword danced, and during the clash with Ren Ziji, the soft sword abruptly appeared.

He gained a clear understanding of his own strength.

In terms of pure strength, he was more than three times Ren Ziji's; speed was thirty percent faster, but Ren Ziji's advantage was the explosive power from his substantial Blood Qi accumulation, and his Blood Armor was stronger, with rapid changes in attack patterns.

In treachery, they were evenly matched, Xu Guang being cautious due to fear of death, Ren Ziji purely because he had suffered too many losses.

Honestly, with such strength, as long as he didn't get hit by treacherous tricks, killing Ren Ziji was just a matter of time.

"Indeed capable, but this is where it ends!"

Ren Ziji used his spear as a pivot, flipping his entire body in the air.

As the long spear pointed, a strange airflow unexpectedly burst through!

Spear Qi!

"Twenty years of my life haven't been wasted, dying under Gang Qi can be considered your honor."

Xu Guang's expression shifted slightly, holding his sword in one hand, his Blood Qi roared, continually erupting within.

He advanced, resisting the Gang Qi, his long sword in the air resembling a twisting swallow, undergoing dozens of transformations in an instant.

As the Gang Qi dissipated, Xu Guang surged forward again.

"Man!"

Ren Ziji instinctively glanced at Xu Guang's left hand, fearing that soft sword would strike out again while blocking Xu Guang's right hand long sword.

Clang~

An elbow strike sent Ren Ziji flying several meters, and the elbow concealed the soft sword as well.

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