188: Chapter 188 Reinforcements?

Xiang Tian lowered his eyes and swept his gaze over all the Yinshi Sect Deacons present.

His gaze lingered briefly on the dozen or so Half-step Saint Realm experts.

Finally, it settled on an old man at the edge of the crowd, whose Martial Emperor Realm Peak Aura was relatively weak.

With a firm and resounding tone, he declared, "I want to fight you to the death."

The old man who had been named was stunned, his face full of astonishment.

Pointing a finger at his own nose, he asked in disbelief, "You... you want to challenge me?"

"That is right," Xiang Tian nodded slowly.

Upon hearing this, the leading Deacon waved his hand without a second thought.

"Since he wants to challenge you, then go ahead! Do not waste this old man's time."

In his view, the boy was just a junior who had just made a Breakthrough.

Dealing with a fellow Disciple at the Martial Emperor Realm Peak was purely seeking his own death.

Having received approval, the old man at the Martial Emperor Realm Peak immediately suppressed his astonishment.

His figure flickered as he darted to the opposite side of Xiang Tian, his Martial Emperor Realm Peak Aura fully unleashed.

Confronting Xiang Tian from a distance, he said arrogantly, "Kid, I will let you make the first move, lest you say this old man bullies his juniors."

He lifted his eyelids slightly, his tone arrogant.

"Heh!" Xiang Tian just chuckled softly.

He did not refuse, a trace of imperceptible mockery flashing in his eyes.

Xiang Tian's figure flashed suddenly.

"Swoosh—!"

In the blink of an eye, the Demon Blood Blade pierced straight through the old man's chest.

"You... you dare..." The old man's pupils contracted sharply, and blood spilled from the corners of his mouth.

He wanted to say something, but he could not even utter a complete sentence.

Closing his eyes, his head slowly drooped, and his life force was severed instantly.

Xiang Tian twisted his wrist and pulled the Demon Blood Blade out from the old man's chest, causing blood to spurt out.

He turned his head to look at the leading Deacon, "Senior, I have won the duel. Can we leave now?"

The leading Deacon's expression changed slightly, but he immediately regained his composure.

A sinister look flashed in his eyes, and he snorted coldly, "You brat, you actually dared to cheat! You concealed your strength, so this round naturally does not count!"

"You old scoundrel, to actually go back on your word!" Xiang Tian was so angry his face turned red and his neck thickened.

The Aura around him instantly became volatile, and the veins on his hand holding the Demon Blood Blade bulged.

He had not expected the other party to be so shameless.

"Heh!" The leading Deacon raised an eyebrow.

"What? Do you want to turn hostile? That is fine, I would like to see how much ability you have to escape from my palm!"

"Fine, fine, fine!" Xiang Tian took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the raging fire in his heart.

He called out to the System, "System, is there still time to use face-slapping points to buy a Talisman?"

[Host, given the current situation, a Talisman worth 100,000 points will not be of any use.]

[Standing before you are more than a dozen Half-step Saint Realm experts. With a mere 100,000 face-slapping points, you are thinking too optimistically.]

Black lines instantly appeared on Xiang Tian's forehead.

He muttered to himself—this System, raising prices on the spot, it is too hateful!

"Fine, then just let them beat me to death!" Xiang Tian gritted his teeth.

After taking a deep breath, his gaze swept over the Yinshi Sect Deacons present once again.

He said in a deep voice, "I choose..."

But before he could finish, the leading Deacon slowly shook his head.

"Kid, you concealed your strength earlier and broke the rules. This time, it is my turn to choose your opponent."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed to an old man with a sinister expression beside him.

He shouted sternly, "You go! Cripple this brat!"

The old man immediately nodded in agreement, his figure flashing as he flew to the opposite side of Xiang Tian.

A majestic Aura of the Half-step Saint Realm emanated from his body.

"A Half-step Saint Realm expert?" Xiang Tian looked up, his eyes devoid of any fear.

Killing Xiong Da earlier had given him a bit more combat experience.

Now, facing a Half-step Saint Realm expert again, he already had a certain degree of confidence.

"Take this!" The Half-step Saint Realm Deacon did not give Xiang Tian any chance to catch his breath.

He launched an attack first.

Xiang Tian raised an eyebrow slightly, sneering inwardly.

This Aura was far worse than Xiong Da's!

So, even among those in the Half-step Saint Realm, there was a world of difference in strength.

He did not dodge or retreat, gripping the Demon Blood Blade in his hand.

He swung his blade to meet the opponent's palm.

"Bang—!"

"Ah—!"

The Deacon had originally thought he could easily take Xiang Tian's strike.

But he never expected that the moment the blade fell.

His arm was severed cleanly, blood spurted out, and his shrill scream echoed through the mountain valley.

"Go to hell! Trash!" Xiang Tian's eyes turned cold, showing no mercy at all.

He swung his blade again, the edge slicing across the Deacon's neck.

Another Half-step Saint Realm expert was easily killed by him just like that.

The remaining Yinshi Sect Deacons saw this, their brows furrowing and their expressions turning grave.

Even for them, it would be impossible to kill a fellow Half-step Saint Realm Disciple so easily.

This brat's strength was far more formidable than they had imagined!

"Too hateful! You brat are still concealing your strength!"

The leading Deacon was completely enraged, his Aura surging, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.

"It seems this old man has been too indulgent with you!"

He raised his hand abruptly.

He ordered sternly, "Everyone listen! Kill all the men, keep the women alive!"

"Hahahaha! Is your Yinshi Sect unable to play fair?" Xiang Tian threw his head back and laughed.

"Turning hostile after losing a duel, you are shameless to the extreme!"

The three women saw this and did not dare to hesitate, their figures flashing as they quickly flew to Xiang Tian's side.

Their Auras were unleashed, ready for battle.

Yang Yan saw this and immediately stepped forward.

He shouted loudly at the Yinshi Sect Deacons.

"I am a Disciple of the Tyrant Blade Sect. Do you know the consequences of killing me?"

"Hmm? So what if you are from the Tyrant Blade Sect?" The leading Deacon glanced at him indifferently.

"Even if you were lucky enough to escape, the corpses of the Yinshi Sect Disciples all over the ground are enough to doom you. Do you think you can get away?"

"Brother Yang, you cannot scare them like that." Xiang Tian patted Yang Yan on the shoulder.

"At this point, we can only fight head-on."

Yang Yan looked at Xiang Tian helplessly, "Brother Xiang, it seems that today, we are truly going to die together."

"Brother Yang, there is no need to be so pessimistic." Xiang Tian shook his head, a confident smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"Today, we will definitely not die."

If there were truly a life-threatening danger, the System would have already given a prompt and would never sit idly by.

"Go! Kill them for me!" The leading Deacon roared angrily, charging towards Xiang Tian and the others first.

The remaining Yinshi Sect Deacons responded one after another, swarming forward, their majestic Auras sweeping across the entire mountain valley.

But at this critical moment.

An old and majestic voice suddenly came from afar.

"Yinshi Sect rats, you have such gall! How dare you touch my Tyrant Blade Sect's Disciples?"

Immediately after.

A group of old men in black robes surrounded the Yinshi Sect Deacons.

"Deacon Liu!" Yang Yan recognized the face of the leading old man and immediately cupped his hands, bowing respectfully.

Deacon Liu nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over Yang Yan indifferently.

"Yang Yan, put this matter aside for now. I have questions for you later."

After speaking.

He did not say anything more, his Half-step Saint Realm Peak Aura fully unleashed.

His figure flashed, and he struck fiercely towards the leading Yinshi Sect Deacon.

A larger-scale battle instantly began.

The experts from both sides collided, loud noises echoing repeatedly, and Evil Qi filled the entire mountain valley.

"Hmph! You scum of the Tyrant Blade Sect, you dare to block my path?" The leading Yinshi Sect Deacon snorted coldly.

He immediately swung his palm to meet him, and the two instantly clashed, fighting in a stalemate.

Both factions were locked in fierce battle, and everyone was fully immersed in the fight.

Naturally, no one had any intention to be distracted to deal with Xiang Tian and the others.

For a time, Xiang Tian and the others became bystanders outside the battle.

Bai Yu quietly leaned into Xiang Tian's ear and lowered her voice.

"Master, how about... we take advantage of the chaos and sneak away? Lest they finish fighting later and come looking for trouble with us again."

"That is actually a good idea." Xiang Tian's eyes lit up, and he immediately nodded in agreement.

He did not want to stay in this place of trouble.

If the Tyrant Blade Sect won and turned around to settle old scores with him, it would not be worth the loss.

He turned to look at Yang Yan, who was focused intently on the battle.

He said softly, "Brother Yang, the situation is chaotic right now. Let's take the opportunity to withdraw, what do you think?"

Yang Yan shook his head, "Brother Xiang, that is not appropriate. It is too dangerous here. Now that we have Deacon Liu and the others to protect us, if we stay here, finding a way out later should be smoother."

Xiang Tian immediately rejected his proposal, "Brother Xiang, how about we part ways here? I will leave with them first. Good luck."

As he spoke, he cupped his hands to Yang Yan.

He had his own clear calculations in mind.

This group of Tyrant Blade Sect people might not genuinely protect them.

Furthermore, back in the Phantom God Forest, he had already formed a grudge with the Tyrant Blade Sect.

If the Tyrant Blade Sect wiped out the Yinshi Sect and then turned to deal with him.

He would not even have a chance to run.

Just as Xiang Tian and the others turned around, preparing to sneak away.

"Bang—!"

"Boom—!"

At the center of the battle, Deacon Liu struck the leading Yinshi Sect Deacon with a palm, sending him flying.

The latter slammed heavily onto the ground, unable to move, blood constantly spilling from the corner of his mouth.

He wanted to say something, but in the end, he could not utter a single word.

"Hahahaha! The people of the Yinshi Sect are nothing more than this!" Deacon Liu threw his head back and laughed.

His figure flashed, approaching the leading Yinshi Sect Deacon who was slumped on the ground.

"Even if I have to self-destruct, I will never let you succeed!" The leading Yinshi Sect Deacon roared, his eyes wide with rage, gritting his teeth.

The Aura around his body suddenly surged crazily.

A terrifying pressure instantly swept across the entire mountain valley.

"Not good! He is going to self-destruct!" Xiang Tian reacted extremely quickly.

His expression changed drastically, and without time to think, he immediately raised his hand and took Bai Yu and Frog Fairy into the System space.

Immediately after.

He scooped up Xiang Liu beside him, his figure flashing rapidly as he dashed towards the outskirts of the mountain valley.

"Boom—!"

After a deafening explosion, a huge mushroom cloud detonated in the middle of the mountain valley.

The terrifying shockwave swept in all directions, and the ground was blasted into a huge deep pit.

The surrounding trees and rocks were all destroyed, turning into ruins.

"Pfft—!"

Xiang Tian, carrying Xiang Liu, was ultimately caught in the aftermath of the self-destruction.

His throat felt sweet, and a mouthful of blood sprayed out.

His figure stumbled a few times before he barely managed to stabilize himself.

He did not have time to wipe the blood stains from the corner of his mouth.

Holding Xiang Liu, he was about to continue flying towards the outskirts of the mountain valley to completely escape this place of trouble.

But just then, a figure suddenly blocked his path.

It was none other than Deacon Liu of the Tyrant Blade Sect!

His Aura was still majestic, and he stared coldly at Xiang Tian, "Xiang Tian, where do you want to go?"

At this moment.

He no longer disregarded Xiang Tian as he had before.

The opponent just now was from the Yinshi Sect, but he could not let Xiang Tian escape in the confusion.

Xiang Tian slowly stopped his figure and wiped away the blood stains from the corner of his mouth.

A mocking smile curled at the corner of his mouth, "So, Senior also knows me, Xiang. Since you know me, why not speak plainly? What do you want?"

He was secretly on guard, his Aura slowly unleashing.

The Deacon Liu before him was only in the Half-step Saint Realm.

But his strength was much more formidable than the Yinshi Sect Deacon from before; still, he was only in the Half-step Saint Realm.

He might not be without the strength to fight.

Just as Xiang Tian gripped the Demon Blood Blade, preparing to make a move.

The other Deacons of the Tyrant Blade Sect also rushed over one after another.

They surrounded Xiang Tian and Xiang Liu, their Half-step Saint Realm Auras fully unleashed.

Xiang Tian's brows furrowed tightly, and his heart sank.

This is troublesome!

Being surrounded by so many Half-step Saint Realm experts, breaking through would be extremely difficult.

Deacon Liu looked at the surrounded Xiang Tian, his tone flat, "Xiang Tian, as long as you honestly surrender and return to the Tyrant Blade Sect with me, I guarantee I will not kill you."

"Oh?" Xiang Tian raised an eyebrow and sneered, his tone full of mockery.

"My people killed so many of your Tyrant Blade Sect's Disciples back then; not only do you not kill me, but you also want to spare my life? It seems that True Dragon is truly very attractive!"

The reason Deacon Liu wanted to keep him alive was simply because he had signed a contract with the True Dragon.

If he died, the True Dragon would also perish along with him.

"Kid, I advise you not to make any futile resistance." Deacon Liu's expression darkened slightly.

"This old man's patience is limited. If you are sensible, you will obediently come with me; otherwise, do not blame this old man for being impolite!"

He naturally wanted to capture him alive; as long as he controlled Xiang Tian, it would be equivalent to controlling the True Dragon.

At that time, he would be able to use the True Dragon's power to break through to the Saint Realm.

Xiang Tian raised an eyebrow slightly, "Old man, I would like to ask one thing: can you actually get out of this damn place?"

"Whether I can get out or not is none of your business." Deacon Liu's eyes were cold, his Aura suddenly rising, and the pressure becoming increasingly intense.

"I will ask you one last time: do you want to die, or do you want to live?"