Chapter 124: What level are you, putting on an act in front of me

"You're Yao Xi, the Yaoguang traitor!"

Everyone's attention was once again drawn to Li Rui's words, and they all turned to look at the man and woman in the corner of the tavern.

"That is Yao Xi, the former Saintess of Yaoguang." Everyone was shocked. The Yaoguang Holy Land had undergone some unknown change recently; not only had they deposed the former Saintess Yao Xi, but they also wanted to capture and try her.

"Suspected to be related to Jiang Xuan. Yao Xi was once plundered by Jiang Xuan for a period of time, perhaps thus developing affection. And the Yaoguang Holy Land and Jiang Xuan are like fire and water—how could they let her continue serving as Saintess?"

"Return with me to the Yaoguang Holy Land and accept the trial of the Supreme Elder, and you may be spared death." Li Rui said coldly. He was no match for the Yaoguang Shengzi, but against this Saintess of Yaoguang, he believed he could stand and win, especially after inheriting the Hunyuan Yaoguang Technique; his combat power was incomparable to before.

The gloom from being struck by Xia Jiuyou vanished instantly. If he could capture Yao Xi, his chances of competing for Holy Son would increase by several points, and that Supreme Elder who was dissatisfied with Yao Xi would support him.

"Alone, where do you get the confidence to speak to me like this?"

A pleasant voice rang out, like celestial music flowing, but these words were utterly merciless. Yao Xi, having followed Jiang Xuan these days, had also picked up some arrogant "vices."

Her figure was slender, her temperament a blend of fairy and seductress, giving a feeling of both charming allure and ethereal immortality. Clearly standing there, removing her veil, dispersing the swirling mist, without divine light covering her body, yet she gave a feeling of being admired from afar but unattainable.

She seemed like a moon goddess in the Guanghan Palace, and like a purple orchid at the ends of the earth and sea. As cold and noble as the Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens, and as fiery and graceful as a fox spirit of Green Hill, making people very much want to explore her inner heart.

"Yao Xi is being hunted by the Yaoguang Holy Land, yet she actually appears openly in Shen City. What does she rely on?" someone exclaimed, puzzled.

Jiang Xuan sat to the side quietly drinking wine, watching this interesting scene. This candidate Holy Son of Yaoguang seemed to think he was capable again at this moment?

Yao Xi acted first. Her divine power surged, and a stream of light shot out from between her eyebrows. At first like a gentle trickle, then like a great river surging, continuous and unending.

When the silhouette fully appeared, it was actually a Dao Palace Goddess.

The goddess emerging from the Dao Palace was covered head to toe in silver-white metal armor, shining brilliantly, like a goddess descending to the mortal world.

Blue silk like a waterfall, skin like snow. Under the silver-white armor, the Female War God had a unique, indescribable temperament—more seductive than a witch or seductress, more cold and noble than a fairy or goddess.

Her appearance and temperament were exactly like Yao Xi's, and there was spirit in her eyes, controlled by Yao Xi's divine sense.

"Slash!"

Yao Xi softly commanded, her divine sense taking control of the Dao Palace Goddess. In an instant, three thousand strands of blue silk danced. She drew the divine sword at her waist, wielding it with one hand like a bright moon, thrusting straight forward like a goddess of the Nine Heavens falling into the mortal world, as if to slay all evil spirits, radiating ethereal immortal aura.

Clang!

The goddess thrust her sword straight ahead, cold light bursting forth, the blade so sharp people couldn't open their eyes. She fiercely stabbed toward Li Rui, intending to pierce him through.

At the same time, Li Rui's expression changed greatly. He hurriedly executed the Hunyuan Yaoguang Technique. Rolling holy light like raging fire surged out from within Li Rui's body, to block this sword of endless sharpness.

The Hunyuan Yaoguang Technique was marvelous beyond measure, usable for both attack and defense. Attacking, it could break ten thousand laws; defending, ten thousand laws could not invade.

Yao Xi was very decisive. Her first move was her strongest means—to pierce his flesh and shatter his body, a direct killing move. Li Rui defended with the Hunyuan Yaoguang Technique, holy light enveloping him. His protection was watertight, impenetrable.

Clang!

Chilling intent pressed in, divine light blazed forth, straight for Li Rui's brow.

Everyone in the tavern trembled with fear, as if this sword were not aimed at Li Rui but held at their own necks, ready in the next second to slay their primordial spirits and destroy their bodies.

Even the two old servants behind Xia Jiuyou showed looks of admiration, thinking Yao Xi was extraordinary.

Li Rui pushed the Hunyuan Yaoguang Technique to the extreme. White light transformed into a Holy Light Furnace, intending to refine Yao Xi's divine sword.

A pure yet violent and scorching aura spread. Li Rui's black hair danced wildly, his qi and blood surged. Within three zhang of him, everything was reduced to powder.

This Female War God's killing sword was extremely terrifying. If truly struck, he would likely die on the spot, body and Dao extinguished.

During this time, Yao Xi had not stood still. Although Jiang Xuan had not imparted any profound arts to her, observing Jiang Xuan's cultivation was no less than oral instruction and personal example. Today's Yao Xi was no longer the former Saintess of Yaoguang.

"Hmph!" Li Rui grunted. The Holy Light Furnace was broken, and the divine sword advanced irresistibly.

A stream of light suddenly shot out from Li Rui's brow. A divine dragon soared, principles interwove, dense Dao patterns and light flickered, exuding a soul-capturing temperament.

"My god, the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Cauldron? Yao Xi is in danger!"

"No, not the Dragon Pattern Black Gold Cauldron, just an imitation. But it also interweaves Dao and principle, more terrifying than ordinary Great Power Weapons."

"It seems a certain Supreme Elder of Yaoguang is determined to bet everything on Li Rui, entrusting him with such a heavy treasure."

Even cultivators in the tavern were intimidated by this earth-shaking pressure and fell to the ground, unable to rise.

An imitation of an Extreme Dao Emperor Soldier, even interweaving Dao and principle—truly too terrifying.

"Just a little bit!"

Li Rui silently exclaimed at the danger. Cold sweat slid from his forehead, dripping to the ground with a crisp patter.

He should have brought out the Dragon-Pattern Cauldron earlier. If it had been even a moment later, he feared he would have lost his life on the spot.

The Dao Palace Female War God suddenly returned into Yao Xi's body. Her expression was calm, her bearing graceful and elegant. She no longer acted, but quietly looked at the blue-robed man beside her, harmonious and beautiful.

In this suddenly silent tavern, time seemed to stand still, its passage imperceptible. Li Rui feigned composure and said, "I didn't expect your strength to grow so rapidly..."

"But you still can't do anything to me." Li Rui's voice suddenly trembled, filled with killing intent. The Dragon-Pattern Cauldron's black radiance shone over the world, hovering above Li Rui's head, protecting his whole body.

"Yao Xi, considering our same-sect ties, I don't want to be life-and-death enemies with you. You only need to surrender and return with me to the Holy Land to await judgment. I will surely plead with the Supreme Elder for you and restore your position as Saintess."

He stepped forward step by step, pressing closer with each step. The black light was like a black hole, as if it would devour all things.

"It's over. Yao Xi can't escape this calamity now. The Dragon Pattern Black Gold Ding imitation is too terrifying. Even though Yao Xi clearly has the edge in combat power, she can't turn the tide!"

"This candidate Holy Son's calculations are quite loud. He wants to subdue the enemy without battle. If this Yao Xi surrenders and returns to the Holy Land, how could there be any hope of survival?"

"Even if Li Rui could truly spare Yao Xi's life and even restore her position as Saintess, then by then he would probably be the true Yaoguang Holy Son. Holy Land Saintesses never marry out. Hehe, this calculation..."

At this moment, a fire furnace pressed down toward Li Rui.

"No!"

In an instant, it was refined into flying ash.

"What level are you, putting on an act in front of me."

(Chapter End)