The four Martial Emperors all looked up, only to see that the young man who had flown over, suspended in mid-air, actually had behind him a pair of wings seemingly forged from some kind of ore!

Though they wore masks and their expressions couldn’t be seen, they must surely be astonished.

The leading Martial Emperor understood from Xiao Zuiji’s shout. He said in a deep voice: “You are Jun Changxiao?”

“Step.”

Jun Changxiao lightly floated down to the ground, saying coolly: “Unable to defeat my Myriad Ancients Sect disciples, you sent Martial Emperors to launch sneak attacks. Does Northwest Hezhou have any shame left?”

He was very angry.

This disciple of mine may be somewhat arrogant on ordinary days, but at least he challenges people openly and fairly. When you can’t win, you play these underhanded tricks—is that interesting?

Ye Xingchen transmitted: “Sect Master, they may not necessarily be from Northwest Hezhou.”

“Not?”

Jun Changxiao’s eyes showed bewilderment.

Could someone be deliberately framing them, trying to make him and Northwest Hezhou fall into conflict, thereby escalating to the point of fighting?

“You’re overthinking it!” the system said.

If the four Martial Emperors truly weren’t from Northwest Hezhou, Sect Master Jun’s consideration wasn’t unreasonable.

After all, in this world, though martial strength was paramount, there were still people who played conspiracies and schemes.

The four Martial Emperors had already confirmed that the newcomer must be the Myriad Ancients Sect’s Sect Master, but were also very curious—could those wings behind him be some kind of treasure that could assist his flight?

“Sect Master Jun.”

The leading Martial Emperor said coolly: “We mean no harm.”

“I don’t care whether you mean harm or not.”

Jun Changxiao said: “Dare to provoke my Myriad Ancients Sect, you must pay the price.”

“Hmph.”

A Martial Emperor said coldly: “I’ve long heard that Sect Master Jun is an extremely arrogant master. Seeing you today, your reputation is well-deserved!”

“Swish!”

Jun Changxiao brought out the Azure Dragon Crescent Blade, saying coolly: “Will you come at me one at a time, or all together?”

After breaking through to peak Sword-Martial Dual King and possessing the Sacred Flame Body, he’d been wanting to find someone to fight!

Damn it!

Finally he could have a satisfying fight and show off!

That said, the four Martial Emperors’ strength wasn’t weak either.

The leader was a Fifth-Grade Martial Emperor, while the other three were Fourth-Grade Martial Emperors—already belonging to the middle-to-high tier.

In Northeast Luzhou, with Jun Changxiao’s Seventh-Grade Sword-Martial Dual King cultivation, he might not be able to gain an advantage before the Extreme Cold Palace’s Palace Master. Now, fighting one against four, did he have confidence?

Whether he had confidence or not, he’d only know after fighting.

The four Martial Emperors exchanged glances, as if reaching some decision. The leading Martial Emperor said: “Sect Master Jun is a young hero. We would like to experience your abilities.”

This was agreement.

From ‘we,’ it was clearly going to be four against one!

They wouldn’t underestimate Jun Changxiao. After all, he’d once defeated a Half-Step Martial Saint.

But they didn’t believe they had no chance of winning.

What spread widely outside was that the Myriad Ancients Sect’s Sect Master had activated a divine ability, instantly causing his cultivation to skyrocket, enabling him to defeat a Half-Step Martial Saint.

Since it was a divine ability, there must be limitations—it couldn’t just be activated at will.

Now, this kid had flown over using wing-like treasures, indicating he hadn’t reached Emperor level!

Could the four of us Martial Emperors not defeat him alone?

It must be said.

Those who could become Martial Emperor powerhouses were no fools—they’d guessed pretty close to the truth.

Swish!

Jun Changxiao’s spiritual energy roared out from within, transforming into a large hand that enveloped Ye Xingchen and Xiao Zuiji, then pulled them back and placed them at a certain distance behind himself.

“Come on.”

He said impatiently: “This seat is in a hurry.”

These words enraged the four Martial Emperors. They all burst forth with their cultivation, and the masks hanging on their faces appeared even more sinister and eerie.

“Attack!”

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Three Martial Emperors came flying from three directions.

Jun Changxiao manipulated the Armed Wings, flying close to the ground. The Azure Dragon Crescent Blade in his hand immediately burst forth with scorching flames!

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Swinging the blade continuously, three waves of scorching flames shot out!

Though this attack method appeared somewhat plain, it actually contained extremely powerful fire-element force!

“Not good!”

A Martial Emperor exclaimed: “Dodge quickly!”

The other two charging Martial Emperors also sensed something ominous. They immediately suppressed their thoughts of executing martial techniques, then changed direction to circle to one side.

However.

The three waves of scorching flames suddenly accelerated, giving them no chance to evade!

In their urgency.

They could only gather spiritual energy before them, forming energy walls!

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

Scorching energy waves pervaded, and the affected vegetation instantly evaporated into nothingness.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

The three Martial Emperors were sent flying, retreating dozens of zhang in extreme disarray before their bodies stabilized. The energy walls gathered before them had been violently destroyed.

Crack—

Just then, cracks appeared in the masks hanging on their faces, quickly falling off, revealing three utterly bloodless faces!

The masks were eerie enough—their faces were even eerier.

As if they hadn’t seen the sun in years, like zombies living in dark environments year-round!

Jun Changxiao said: “You’re evil cultivators?”

Normal martial artists definitely wouldn’t have such appearances. Only evil cultivators who took extreme paths would look so frightening.

“This kid’s strength is very powerful.”

The leading Martial Emperor, still wearing his mask, said in a deep voice: “Form the array to fight!”

“Right!”

The other three Martial Emperors suppressed their churning blood, then scattered, maintaining distance from each other, executing complex hand seals!

Whoosh whoosh—

In an instant, streams of dark attributes emerged from around their bodies, then connected with each other.

“Really are evil cultivators!”

Jun Changxiao’s lips curled with a trace of disdain.

At this moment, he speculated whether the opponents might be people sent by Devil Fiend Sect and God-Slaying Hall, deliberately trying to provoke enmity between himself and Northwest Hezhou?

Good thing he hadn’t brought disciples charging over in great force.

Otherwise, alarming the forces here would only make things more troublesome.

The sinister aura continued releasing, quickly weaving into a large net that pressed down overwhelmingly.

Jun Changxiao said coldly: “Third-rate demons and monsters.”

“Whoosh whoosh—”

As he spoke, the blade surface of the Azure Dragon Crescent Blade was immediately enveloped in flames, and the surrounding temperature rose crazily!

“This is…”

The leading Martial Emperor exclaimed: “Scarlet Star Absolute Flame!”

“How is this possible!”

The other three Martial Emperors’ faces changed drastically!

As a Divine-Grade fire seed, Scarlet Star Absolute Flame’s power was not only explosive, but could also incinerate all evil and darkness—it was the ultimate nemesis of heretical paths!

“Break!”

Jun Changxiao raised his blade and charged forward, fiercely slashing at the pressing net. Explosive blade energy erupted, viciously tearing it apart.

Under the violent temperature’s scorching, the shattered dark attributes were instantly evaporated into nothingness!

“Pfft!”

The three Martial Emperors all coughed up blood!

“Swish!”

Just then, Jun Changxiao came flying over, swinging the Azure Dragon Crescent Blade again. Three waves of flame blade energy carrying Scarlet Star Absolute Flame came cascading down like a waterfall plunging three thousand feet.

Crack crack crack—

Friction with space produced crackling sounds, as if it might collapse at any moment!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The three Martial Emperors had no chance to dodge before being struck by the domineering flame blades, then sent flying like cannonballs.

When they landed, deep, long blade scars remained on their chests, transmitting pain as if roasting their souls, causing their faces to contort grotesquely.

Honestly speaking.

This completely counted as an instant kill!

Seeing the situation turn bad, the leading Martial Emperor immediately took to the air, fleeing toward the endless sky.

“Want to run?”

Jun Changxiao sneered, then manipulated the Armed Wings to chase after!

The speed was truly fast.

In just a few breaths, he caught up with the fleeing Martial Emperor, then fiercely swung his blade down. The opponent wouldn’t remain idle either, hurriedly condensing an energy wall before himself.

Boom!

The powerful blade struck down ruthlessly, mercilessly shattering the energy wall!

“Boom!”

That Martial Emperor fell from high altitude like a cannonball, then became embedded in the ground. The mask on his face had already shattered from the shock, revealing an equally pale face.

“Step.”

Jun Changxiao flew down and landed. The Azure Dragon Crescent Blade directly pierced near his neck, with only a millimeter between it and muscle. His voice was extremely cold: “Who sent you?”

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