Chapter 153: with translation of chapter title

Nan Lihuo crushed the white chess piece left to him by the Bull Demon.

This meant that action was about to begin.

Li Che sat in the carriage, jolting forward; the Imperial Observatory's carriage was obviously not as comfortable as the Palace family's carriage that had gone to Divine Eagle Ridge last time.

Gazing at the ever‑passing scenery outside the window.

Li Che's brows twitched slightly.

Wanting to kill Wen Longshan is no easy task; first of all, Wen Longshan's own cultivation is extremely strong.

Moreover, his Seven Yuan Divine Arrow Technique is nearly at the Transformation Stage, making him as troublesome as any cultivator of the Primordial Aspect Realm.

Therefore, since Nan Lihuo intends to act, he must have at least an eighty percent confidence of being able to kill Wen Longshan before he will act.

Li Che leaned against the carriage's soft cushion.

His fingers lightly tapped on the table.

Then the corner of his lips curled up in a slight arc.

Since the sect master has confidence……

Then this Wen Longshan naturally must be killed!

Opposite Li Che, Gong Yunli was eating candied fruit while making idle chatter with him.

"A-Che, I'm really curious—how exactly did you move Master Tang of the Ridge? Could it really be just talent?"

Gong Yunli propped her chin with one hand, let her chest rest on the table for ease, and asked curiously.

She still hadn't guessed that Li Che was the Bull Demon.

Her clear eyes revealed foolishness.

Li Che's mouth twitched.

After casually replying to Gong Yunli with a few words, Li Che found an excuse, saying he needed to step out of the carriage for some fresh air.

Gong Yunli, hearing that, did not refuse either.

【Fiery-Eyed Mystic Startled Spirit Monkey】 Guiyi Miao is not far from Guangfu City.

Located in the area where the Mind‑Ape Temple resides, it is roughly a half‑hour's carriage ride; getting out during that time to stretch one's legs and enjoy the snow scenery is perfectly fine.

The snow scenery along the Nine Dragon River, although diminished because the river water cannot freeze, yet due to the rising vapor it forms a kind of winter mist and rosy clouds.

It has its own unique charm.

Gong Yunli also donned a fox fur cloak, stepped out of the carriage to get some air, gazed at the rushing river, and her mood inevitably grew brighter.

Li Che glanced at her, the Heaven‑Earth Chessboard activated, shielding his divine sense.

He then turned and entered the thicket; when he emerged again, he had already become a doppelgänger of the 【In‑Painting Immortal】.

However, this doppelgänger contained a Flying Thunder chess piece within it.

Once the task is done, Li Che will be able to directly shift over.

"Vice‑Supervisor, let's go."

Li Che said with a smile.

"Huh? You're already done? That fast?"

Gong Yunli had just stretched, never expecting Li Che to be finished already.

She could only climb back into the carriage with a hint of gloom.

And after the carriage drove away, beyond the thicket, a burly figure slowly emerged.

Wearing a bamboo hat and draped in a black cloak, burly as a tower, his face covered with an adorable calf mask.

He pressed down on his bamboo hat.

Li Che watched the carriage break through the wind and snow as it receded; clenching his five fingers, the white Flying Thunder chess piece instantly burst in his grasp.

His form shifted, and he vanished.

……

……

Proper Thunder Peak

A myriad of bustle

Nan Lihuo sat in the chief seat; beside him was his senior brother from Dao City, Wang Kuuyu.

Wang Kuuyu narrowed his eyes, flicked his whisk, and watched as Nan Lihuo raised his hand; a scarlet paper crane flapped its wings and landed in his palm.

"Junior brother…… you still haven't given up, huh?"

Wang Kuuyu sighed, speaking somewhat helplessly.

Nan Lihuo glanced at the Daoist and said, "Senior brother…… when you say that, do you think I can give up?"

Wang Kuuyu turned his head to look at the square before the divine hall: "I have brought the divine children of Dao City here to compete with the genius from your Guangfu Sect's branch who ranks on the Dao City Divine Children List, in a showdown before the 'Temple‑God Resonance'..."

"Are you planning to shirk your duties again on this side?"

Nan Lihuo's white hair flew as he laughed heartily: "Senior brother, it's rare for you to come……"

"It's been a long time since I last looked after things for my junior brother."

"This really ought to trouble you properly, senior brother?"

Wang Kuuyu reached out and poked Nan Lihuo, his helplessness written all over his face.

"You little rascal, still as crafty as ever, loving to scheme against your senior brother……"

"Back then, didn't your senior brother often stand watch for you?"

Nan Lihuo rose to his feet, his silk white robe fluttering in the breeze; the wind stirring within made his sleeves billow like inflated airbags.

"Well then, let me help my junior brother again?"

Wang Kuuyu leaned back in his chair, his face full of bitterness.

This Golden Light Prefecture... I, a poor Daoist, shouldn't have come; as soon as I arrived, you made me work like an ox and horse!

Last time I suppressed the Four Sovereigns Guiyi Miao; this time... I'll help you guard the house!

Nan Lihuo curled the corner of his mouth with a smile: "That senior brother... will you kill for me?"

The Daoist hesitated not even half a second, immediately shaking his head like a rattle drum.

I, a poor Daoist, never kill!

Don't go looking for me, the poor Daoist.

Wang Kuyu said hurriedly.

Nan Lihuo's smile gradually faded from his face.

"Senior brother... sometimes... you don't kill, but others want to kill you..."

You are too kind.

In this world, kindness... is not a good thing.

Nan Lihuo said seriously.

Wang Kuyu waved his hand: "Ah, I am just such a person; I dare to be fierce only with my little fatty disciple—junior brother, just be careful."

I only came to see you; I fear that in a few more years I won't be able to see you.

Nan Lihuo smiled gently.

He said no more.

His gaze fell upon the big flat before Golden Light Peak.

Looking at the group that resembled little radish heads—the Divine Sect's spirit children and divine children.

Looking at the one with hands on hips, head held high, belly protruding—the direct disciple Xixi.

His eyes flickered with a hint of gentleness.

"Senior brother... you just happen to help me gauge the situation, assess Xixi's talent; if she can make it onto the Dao City Divine Child Ranking, she should have received the approval of the Director of the Dao City Imperial Observatory."

"But... take a look, can Xixi catch the eye of the Orthodox Master?"

Nan Lihuo said.

Upon hearing this, the Daoist Wang Kuyu straightened his body; as long as they didn't talk about fighting and killing, he would become serious.

However, he glanced at that little tyrant-like girl.

Wang Kuyu's face showed a deep look of distress.

"Difficult, difficult, difficult... the Orthodox Master hasn't taken disciples for many years."

"Two years ago, a genius who ranked tenth on the Dao City Divine Child Ranking came to pay respects, wishing to join the Orthodox Sect, but was not accepted."

"The Orthodox Master might not take any more disciples."

Nan Lihuo frowned slightly: "The Orthodox Sect's direct disciple should still have one vacancy, right?"

"Yes, there is still one vacancy, but that doesn't mean they will definitely take someone."

Wang Kuyu shook his head.

"Xixi's talent is truly excellent!"

Nan Lihuo said solemnly.

"Junior brother, this girl's talent is indeed not bad; otherwise she wouldn't have been noticed by the Dao City Imperial Observatory and ranked twenty-first on the Divine Child Ranking."

"But... it's only twenty-first." Wang Kuyu added.

"Xixi is only four years old!"

Nan Lihuo said seriously: "She's only four—what more do you want?"

The Daoist paused: "If she weren't four... she might not even have made the Divine Child Ranking."

Nan Lihuo exhaled.

He said no more.

"Junior brother, don't be discouraged; this matter... actually whether they accept or not still depends on the Orthodox Master."

"Perhaps... the Orthodox Master just happened to take a liking to this little girl."

Wang Kuyu also didn't put it absolutely.

Nan Lihuo smiled, no longer dwelling on it, and asked the Daoist to oversee this challenge.

Afterwards, his figure gracefully entered the Divine Hall.

The doors slammed shut, with a booming sound.

Wang Kuyu flicked his dust whisk, sighed: "Junior brother, junior brother... when will the cycle of vengeance end?"

"Su Huaili... the youngest disciple of Prince Pacifying Rebellion Ji Molie, also a highly regarded disciple, sent to Golden Light Prefecture... besides valuing the Four Sovereigns Eight-Armed Prison Lotus Wrath Third Prince Guiyi Miao..."

"There is also some intention regarding the junior brother."

"Ji Molie... has also noticed you, junior brother."

He shook his head; Wang Kuyu also didn't know how to dissuade.

He suddenly pinched his fingers, and a white paper white crane flew into his hand.

"Junior brother, who are you going to kill?"

"Could it be Ji Molie's young son, the five-year-old young lord... who is about to come to the Third Prince Guiyi Miao for the impending temple god resonance?"

"Junior brother, you wouldn't be thinking of killing that young prince, would you?"

Wang Kuyu took a deep breath.

Impossible...

Ji Molie's son... how could he be so easy to kill?

Perhaps there is a Grand Master secretly protecting him.

Junior brother…… aren't you going to your death?

They shook their head.

Wang Kuyu no longer thought about these things.

On the Big Flat.

Two Sleeves Peak Elder Zhang Qingzheng, with a smelly face, indifferently scanned the group of children below.

He again came to preside over this challenge exchange match.

In the distance.

Zu Hongdou crossed their arms, clad in a red robe, also watching with interest.

Also, Weng Wuyu, with a warm smile on their face.

The elders of the Golden Light Branch Sect had basically all come.

Li Qing Shan was accompanying Granny Mu, still wearing a fawning expression; after Li Qing Shan officially stepped into the Divine Appearance, he took over the position of Law Enforcement Hall Elder from Xu Jiuqing.

Upright Thunder Peak also became one of the Four Great Elder Peaks.

The status of Flowing Sword Peak declined; because of Xu Jiuqing, the original true disciples of Flowing Sword Peak all lost their status and became inner sect disciples.

It could be considered an innocent victim.

But this is a matter of fate.

As for Lu Chi of Upright Thunder Peak, he originally was an inner sect disciple and effortlessly became a true disciple.

Besides that, there was also the inner sect disciple Huang Sixiang, who had become a disciple of Li Qing Shan and was promoted to the true disciple position, mainly because Flowing Sword Peak had an extra true disciple quota……

Huang Sixiang was also confused and clueless.

Initially, the four true disciples: Hai Chaosheng became a disciple of Flowing Sword Peak, Gong Yuanliang became a disciple of Two Sleeves Peak, Gongyang Xiu became a disciple of South Mountain Peak, and Zu Hongdou did not take on a true disciple.

Hai Chaosheng, because of this, fell from the true disciple position.

Extremely frustrated.

Under one elder, there cannot be two true disciples; this is the rule.

Hai Chaosheng could only wait until the sect's annual assessment at year's end to retake the true disciple position.

Li Qing Shan was sitting in a chair, comforting Granny Mu.

Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of something in his peripheral vision.

His words of comfort stalled, he narrowed his eyes and looked into the distance.

In a vague moment, he seemed to see a familiar towering figure like a tower……

"Niu Mo?"

Li Qing Shan frowned.

Recently, the Qingxiu Ox Horse Group's activities have dwindled, and he actually had hallucinations, missing Niu Mo.

"No! That's Niu Mo!"

"Damn! There's work and you didn't call me?!"

Li Qing Shan immediately understood what.

How could Niu Mo possibly appear out of nowhere on Golden Light Peak?

Li Qing Shan, who has a keen sense for trouble, quickly sensed what.

"Niu Mo…… secretly took on a job again, without bringing me?"

……

……

Nan Lihuo crushed the white chess piece.

His divine sense, which was on the verge of transforming into a primordial spirit, had swept over this chess piece many times.

It was just an ordinary divine chess piece, with nothing strange about it.

But, when he crushed the chess piece, could Niu Mo sense it?

Completing the information transmission?

What secret technique is this?

Nan Lihuo was very curious; although the transmitted information was limited, at a crucial moment it could change the battle.

Suddenly, in the darkness, a burly figure slowly walked out.

A straw hat, black robe, and an adorable cow mask.

Who else could it be but Niu Mo?

He actually appeared!

Nan Lihuo's heart jumped, and he became even more curious about Niu Mo's breath-concealing stealth technique.

"The Netherworld..."

"An unprecedented power."

"To have such a stealth method, it must be extraordinary."

"Southern Sect Leader."

Beneath Niu Mo's mask, a low, hoarse voice echoed.

"You've come?"

"Where's Mamian?"

"The Divine Marksman won't easily reveal his position... I can come; when the time for action arrives, he will strike."

Niu Mo said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Nan Lihuo flung his wide sleeves wildly, throwing them behind him.

Good.

Plan.

Li Che's eyes beneath the Ox Demon mask narrowed slightly, and he asked.

But need to translate faithfully, not add extra. Let's produce: "Li Che's eyes beneath the Ox Demon mask narrowed slightly, and he asked."

Wen Longshan was ordered to leave Jin Guang Prefecture City to fetch a person.

But we need to keep the terms: Wen Longshan (the person's name) and Jin Guang Prefecture City (the place name meaning Golden Light Prefecture City).

On his way to fetch that person, it is the best opportunity to kill him.

Nan Lihuo said.

But, we must complete the killing of Wen Longshan before he meets the person he is fetching…… Once Wen Longshan meets that person, we must immediately cease and retreat.

Nan Lihuo said in a deep voice.

Reason?

The person Wen Longshan is going to fetch…… is the five-year-old son of the Pacification King, Ji Moli, who has come to the Eight-Armed Prison Lotus Wrath Third Prince Guiyi Miao to participate in the deity resonance of the temple god, a divine child.

Divine child (prodigy).

The Pacification King's son?!

Li Che's pupils constricted.

Yes, the Pacification King's son; it is said his Hopeful Purple Qi breaks three hundred chi, ranking tenth on the Shendu Divine Child Ranking.

Shendu's Divine Child Ranking, three hundred chi, tenth place.

His talent is not bad. Li Che praised.

No, his talent is too poor…… he is the weakest among the Pacification King's five offspring.

Nan Lihuo said.

Li Che was instantly speechless.

Therefore, he was sent to Jin Guang Prefecture, hoping to obtain the opportunity of this Four Divine Guardians Guiyi Miao...

Four Divine Guardians Guiyi Miao.

Nan Lihuo said in a deep voice.

In fact, the Pacification King began laying plans early, paving the way for this son…… The inheritance of the Third Prince of this Four Divine Guardians Guiyi Miao in Jin Guang Prefecture is what he prepared for his son; he is determined to obtain it.

Su Huairi taking the position of Jin Guang Prefecture Prefect is likely also related to Ji Moli.

Li Che nodded.

Nan Lihuo's expression suddenly sank, and he fiercely flicked his sleeve.

Come in.

The window suddenly flung open, a strong suction burst forth, pulling in Li Qingshan, who had been stuck to the outside eavesdropping.

Li Qingshan's identity was exposed, but he didn't mind, he hehehed with a straight laugh.

Sect Master…… killing someone, how could it be without me, Li Qingshan?

Killing Wen Longshan…… good, this dog of a thing, when I was breaking through my realm, he wanted to shoot me; I, Li Qingshan, always repay grudges.

This trip, I must be counted in.

You can't not bring me along to play!

Li Qingshan's goat-horn hammer slipped from his sleeve, he gripped it in his hand, and lightning arcs crackled.

Nan Lihuo was somewhat helpless.

Alright.

After Li Qingshan broke through to the Divine Appearance realm, he is not weak either.

Just when fleeing…… I hope you don't hold me back.

Nan Lihuo said.

Li Qingshan's old face instantly flushed red!

His weakness is his movement technique, but there's nothing to be done.

Nan Lihuo, you old fool, you embarrass me to death!

Nan Lihuo smiled, shaking out two sheets of Xuanhuang paper inscribed with vermilion divine glyphs from his sleeve, tossing them to Li Qingshan.

This is the 【Earth Travel Tunneling Talisman】; one sheet allows underground evasion of forty li.

For escaping.

Afterward, Nan Lihuo also took one for the Ox Demon.

Li Che did not refuse, and accepted it.

At the moment he received the talisman, the spot between his brows warmed slightly, and the divine ability 【Star-Plucking Pupil】 emitted intense heat.

Thereafter, Li Che completely mastered the technique for drawing this talisman in his mind.

Even, he realized that if he wished, he could use the 【Immortal in the Painting】 fruition, with immaculate heart divinity as paper, to draw talismans.

This also works?

Li Che couldn't help but smile.

If there's an opportunity, I could study it a bit.

He recalled how Shangguan Qinghong previously used divine talismans to enhance the power of military crossbows……

If divine talismans are researched well, perhaps they could greatly enhance the Way of Woodcarving, solving some problems and difficulties.

Let's set out.

Nan Lihuo glanced at the Ox Demon.

Then, with a shake of his wide sleeves, he placed a white fox mask on his face; together with his full head of white hair, he truly resembled a white fox amidst snow, transcendent.

Hum……

Nan Lihuo directly activated the earth-evading talisman, turning into a streak of earth-yellow light that merged into the ground, evading far beyond Jin Guang Peak.

Li Qingshan glanced at Li Che, gave a hehe laugh, put on a cat-face mask, and likewise activated an earth-evading talisman.

These earth-evading talismans are not cheap; Nan Lihuo, in order to kill Wen Longshan, has also spared no expense!

Watching the two disappear via earth escape.

Li Che also tried the power of the earth-escape talisman.

A dragging sensation came, and his whole body seemed to be wrapped in a ring of earth-yellow divine power, speeding through the soil.

The speed wasn't slow, like driving a fast car at high speed.

For Li Che.

It could also be barely called convenient.

……

……

On the summit of Golden Light Peak.

The three divine children from Dao City were two boys and one girl; one of them was the little fatty who loved to eat, always following Senior Brother Nan Lihuo beside Daoist Wang Ku Yu.

The other two also came from the Qianyuan Orthodox Sect.

One boy and one girl, both seven years old.

The three divine children all had purple aura that surpassed a hundred feet—this is the foundation of the Qianyuan Orthodox Sect!

Hai Chao sheng stood among the true lineage spirit children of the Golden Light Branch Sect.

Although he had been stripped of his true lineage status, Zhang Zhengqing still let him participate in this exchange meeting.

This could be considered a friendly exchange between the spirit children of Dao City's Qianyuan Orthodox Sect and those of the branch sect.

Hai Chao sheng's eyes were solemn; he had always been confident, even somewhat arrogant, extremely confident in his talent, until he met Li Nuanxi……

He was overwhelmed, his confidence suffered a setback.

And now, as soon as the Dao City orthodox sect arrived, three divine children appeared.

Hai Chao sheng felt an unprecedented pressure, but deep down he also strove to prove himself.

Actually, Hai Chao sheng was not convinced by Xixi, even if she were a divine child, what of it?

Just because one has good talent…… does that mean they can do as they please?

On what basis does one become the team's favorite in everyone's eyes?

Everyone is good to Xixi!

Whether it's the sect leader, Elder Zhu Hongdou, Elder Li Qingshan, or even Elder Zhang Zhengqing with his stinky face……

They all like Xixi!

Hai Chao sheng is unwilling to accept this!

Today's exchange with the divine children and spirit children of Dao City's Qianyuan Orthodox Sect is Hai Chao sheng's chance to prove himself.

When Zhang Zhengqing announced the start of the first match of the exchange competition.

From the direction of Dao City, the seven-year-old, handsome divine child took a step forward with a very mature demeanor.

"Dao City, Qianyuan Orthodox Sect, Zhong Liuxiu, Dao City Divine Child Ranking thirty-seven…… I have come specially to meet the talents of the branch sect."

A faint voice came from the mouth of the boy wearing splendid brocade robes.

And Hai Chao sheng immediately stood up, his eyes blazing, his fighting spirit abundant.

"Golden Light Prefecture City, Golden Light Branch Sect, Hai Chao sheng!"

"Please advise!"

Hai Chao sheng also wore splendid robes; the two youths' hair flew upward, giving them a sense of being opposed like needles pointing at each other.

Zhong Liuxiu glanced lightly at Hai Chao sheng: "Upper-grade spirit child? Not even a divine child…… Let the divine child who made it onto the Dao City Divine Child Ranking from your Golden Light Branch Sect come out and fight."

"You are not worthy."

Hai Chao sheng's face instantly turned bright red!

Looking down on people!

He, Hai Chao sheng…… the precious genius treasured in the palm of the Hai family's ancestors, when has he ever suffered such treatment!

"If you want to see my Golden Light Branch Sect's divine child, first pass this test of mine."

"If you can't even beat me…… what makes you worthy?"

Hai Chao sheng clenched his five fingers, and a humming longsword instantly fell into his hand.

"Good guts." Zhong Liuxiu laughed.

He narrowed his eyes at Hai Chao sheng, seeing the opponent's fighting spirit high, and thus became interested.

He simply rolled up his sleeves, bare-handed, facing the sword-wielding Hai Chao sheng.

In the distance.

Xixi, who had originally planned to rush out and fight, was pulled back by Gongyang Xiu and Gong Yuanliang.

At this moment, Xixi sat on the back of the mechanical giant crane, listening to Hai Chao sheng's pleasant words, and she kept nodding.

"Not bad, not bad—even Hai Chao sheng can't beat them; they aren't qualified to fight Xixi!"

Gong Yuanliang and Gongyang Xiu exchanged a glance, and both of their eyes involuntarily showed a solemn color.

This Hai Chao sheng is despicable!

He actually used such means against them……

Vying for favor!

Damn it! Petty person!

Gong Yuanliang even beat his chest and stamped his feet; he shouldn't have held back Xixi, he should have been the first to rush forward, forgetting life and death.

With such domineering words, it should have been Gong Yuanliang who spoke first!

On the other side, Gongyang Xiu scratched his head.

They are so good at speaking, unlike him, who only follows behind Xixi, simply and bluntly boasting.

On the field, the children's emotions are always twisting and turning, making them hard to fathom.

But there is no doubt that the two people confronting each other on the big flat are the most eye-catching.

The divine child of Dao City, and Hai Chao Sheng, this genius spirit child of Jin Guang Fu.

The prodigy's talent surpasses that of the spirit child—there is no doubt about that.

But can a spirit child of the same age overcome a prodigy?

This has piqued the curiosity of many.

Bang—

Qi force erupted suddenly, Hai Chao Sheng's fighting spirit ignited, and his qi and blood burst forth.

He had actually reached the level of threefold blood exchange!

After a year of bitter training, he achieved the progress of twofold blood exchange!

But most importantly, his divinity became immensely magnificent!

He had actually attained the level of nurturing nature like a river!

Hum—

Sword light cascaded down, and in an instant tinkling sounds appeared on the big flat.

A secret technique, displayed by Hai Chao Sheng, was precisely the true intent secret art of Flowing Sword Peak!

Lü Xuan Sword Classic!

Minor Accomplishment Lü Xuan Sword Classic!

This is Hai Chao Sheng's confidence!

He seemed born to live for the sword.

Hum—

The sword's hum exploded on the big flat, the gorgeous sword light seeming to cleave every snowflake!

Hai Chao Sheng continuously swung his sword forward, cutting off all of Zhong Liu Xiu's evasion space!

Make Zhong Liu Xiu take his sword head-on!

Zhong Liu Xiu narrowed his eyes, gave a faint smile, then stepped forward violently; countless qi and blood burst from his arms, intertwining into two raging blood-colored tigers!

Grand Accomplishment secret art fist technique!

Grand Accomplishment?!

Hai Chao Sheng's eyes narrowed, but he did not relent; he coiled his sword light and forcibly drew it back.

Zhong Liu Xiu laughed loudly, his fists continually pushing outward; the splendid sword light was completely smashed to pieces.

Hai Chao Sheng felt that his sword could not penetrate the five-meter radius around Zhong Liu Xiu's body.

His expression turned grim!

But he gritted his teeth and did not give up!

Dang—

Zhong Liu Xiu's spine trembled as if a flood dragon roared; in an instant his speed increased, and he came down with a mighty punch!

Hai Chao Sheng's expression changed; he could only use his sword to retreat and defend.

Zhong Liu Xiu's heavy punch struck the divine sword that Hai Chao Sheng had raised before his chest.

This Nine Luminaries Divine Weapon was directly hammered, its blade bent, and it slammed into Hai Chao Sheng's chest……

Hai Chao Sheng only heard the sound of his sternum breaking; intense pain and fist force surged into his body, making him taste a metallic tang……

His whole body retreated step by step with successive thuds.

He wanted to swing his sword, but……

He could no longer swing his sword.

Zhong Liu Xiu's fists flowed with blood-colored tigers, continually striking out, as if two variegated tigers repeatedly lunged at him!

After one tiger lunged, the second immediately followed up!

Chest, head, shoulders……

Hai Chao Sheng didn't even have a chance to swing his sword!

The skill gap was too great!

Pfft pfft pfft—

Hai Chao Sheng kept spitting blood, being knocked back repeatedly, unable to draw a breath!

Zhong Liu Xiu grew more excited the more he hammered, even unable to restrain a sharp whistle!

Dong—

His fists overlapped and came down together.

Hai Chao Sheng's figure suddenly shot sideways.

He slammed hard into the ground, dragging a long bloodstain across the flat!

Zhong Liu Xiu's fists surged with tiger-head-shaped blood mist, like blazing red flames, raging without cease!

"Upper-grade spirit child, after all, is merely an upper-grade spirit child…… nothing more."

Zhong Liu Xiu said lightly.

"No fun."

His gaze rose, falling on Xixi sitting on the back of the mechanical crane; he slowly raised his fist.

"You……"

However, Zhong Liu Xiu was just about to speak.

His words stalled at once.

His gaze fell on Hai Chao Sheng, who was swaying as he stood up, leaning on his sword.

Hai Chaosheng's mouth and nose were dripping blood strands, his eyes could barely stay open.

His chest ribs broke one after another, yet he had not admitted defeat, nor did he want to.

Hai Chaosheng had always believed he was a genius, destined to be the pride of the Sea Clan……

How could he not even last the time of a single incense stick in his opponent's hands?

"I... I haven't lost yet..."

Hai Chaosheng opened his mouth, blood water dripping down, gasping heavily, each inhale and exhale like a bellows.

He abruptly lifted his head, fighting spirit still burning in his eyes.

While his fighting spirit burned, large drops of tears rolled from Hai Chaosheng's swollen eyes, pattering, falling to the ground and bursting into sparkling crystals all over.

In everyone's eyes, there was only Xixi……

He, Hai Chaosheng……

He too once shone brightly!

He refused to accept it!

Even if he couldn't win, he couldn't lose in such a sorry state!

Xixi, sitting on the back of the mechanical giant crane, stared wide‑eyed, lips pursed, not knowing what she was thinking.

Zhong Liuxiu, meanwhile, looked at Hai Chaosheng in astonishment, then snorted with laughter.

"It's meaningless persistence anyway—why cry? If crying were useful… what's the point of talent?"

"Self‑moving tears are utterly meaningless!"

Zhong Liuxiu let out a low roar.

Boom—

He stomped a step, raised both fists, tiger head roaring!

He fiercely charged toward Hai Chaosheng!

At this moment, Hai Chaosheng could barely stand, yet still wanted to counterattack?

With what to counterattack?

Kneel down!

Hai Chaosheng wanted to raise his sword, stubborn and obstinate.

But……

He had no strength left.

Just maintaining his grip on the sword had exhausted his energy.

He could only stare fixedly.

Waiting for Zhong Liuxiu's fist to smash him away.

Boom——!!!

A muffled thud!

A tiny figure suddenly appeared before Hai Chaosheng.

Zhong Liuxiu's descending tiger‑head fists were actually grabbed by that tiny figure!

Xixi's hair flew up, her two big eyes bright and sparkling.

Zhong Liuxiu looked down at the little dot, a head shorter than him, and, relying solely on physical strength, managed to seize and block his fists.

His pupils narrowed slightly!

"You……"

Xixi gave a soft shout, and in her four‑year‑old tiny body, qi and blood suddenly burst forth!

Zhong Liuxiu only felt a tremendous force surge forward, his gripped fists flung sideways.

His whole body traced a half‑arc in the air and slammed hard onto the ground.

Xixi clapped her hands, speaking in a childish, milky voice.

"This Hai Chaosheng speaks so pleasantly."

"From now on, Xixi the Great Emperor will protect him!"

After Xixi finished speaking, she stepped forward, her qi and blood surging in waves, emitting a muffled boom!

Five consecutive wave‑like booms exploded, roaring loudly!

Blood‑Exchange Five Movements!

Zhong Liuxiu's eye corner twitched.

Blood‑Exchange Five Movements?!

This is……

Four years old?!

Hai Chaosheng, eyes blurred with tears, trembled as he gripped his sword.

Looking at that tiny figure blocking his path……

Listening to that childish, milky voice, full of vigor, echoing across the clearing.

An unprecedented sense of safety welled up from his heart.

He seemed……

His vision grew somewhat hazy.

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