“Whoosh!”
Blazing flames erupted around Xiao Zuiji’s body once more. He then charged forward using Cloud Stepping technique and roared angrily: “Crimson Sky Raging Flame Slash!”
Crack, crack, crack—
When he stepped down, the ground instantly shattered.
“Whoosh, whoosh!”
The flames around his body erupted outward, gathering in midair to form an imposing flame slash!
He was using martial techniques now, getting serious!
The temperature that had originally cooled down became scorching once again as Xiao Zuiji completely erupted. The torrential rain came to an abrupt halt!
Under absolute flames, any water element was useless!
“Not good!”
Murong Xin’s face changed slightly.
Buzz! Buzz!
Spiritual energy erupted outward. Space rippled continuously as water curtain defensive barriers condensed into being.
One layer, two layers, three layers…
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
The Crimson Sky Raging Flame Slash slashed down fiercely, destroying all the barriers with overwhelming force!
Thud! Thud! Thud!
Murong Xin suffered backlash and couldn’t control her body as she explosively retreated backward, her entire face appearing extremely pale!
However, the Crimson Sky Raging Flame Slash continued forward with undiminished power. Without any defense, she could only watch helplessly.
“It’s over.”
Powerful experts from various factions shook their heads.
Rumble—
The ground of the training arena trembled, presenting deep and scorched flame marks.
To everyone’s surprise, Murong Xin stood weakly at the edge, having not been struck by those blazing flames at all!
That wasn’t right!
In that situation just now, she shouldn’t have been able to dodge!
Xiao Zuiji withdrew his flames, his face expressionless: “You’ve lost.”
“Thump!”
Murong Xin could no longer support herself and collapsed onto the scalding floor, her three thousand strands of black hair disheveled, her face full of weakness and pallor.
After a moment.
Having recovered some strength, she said bitterly: “I’ve lost.”
“Ding! Disciple Xiao Zuiji has defeated Murong Xin of Hundred Lily Saint Sect. Epic Mission [Six] complete. Now conducting settlement and compilation…”
When Murong Xin spoke those three words “I’ve lost,” a notification sound rang in Jun Changxiao’s ears.
This was absolutely heavenly music!
Sect Master Jun had already assumed his position, waiting for the rewards after settlement, looking forward tremendously to the rewards from the suppressed Epic Mission Five!
More importantly.
With Epic Mission Six complete, he could break through to the Wuhuang level!
…
Everyone from Hundred Lily Saint Sect fell silent. Cheng Huixin was so angry both hands trembled violently.
Murong Xin was her most prized disciple. Over these years, she had expended countless resources and energy cultivating her, never expecting she would lose to Xiao Zuiji!
What was most unacceptable.
This was the very fellow whose engagement she had personally presided over breaking off!
Cheng Huixin’s old face had been completely slapped to pieces, beaten beyond recognition.
“Elder Cheng.”
Jun Changxiao said: “Now you should know who’s not worthy of whom, right?”
Let me slap you a few more times!
Does it hurt!
Cheng Huixin’s fists clenched tightly, her turbid eyes full of fury.
“Master.”
Murong Xin said weakly: “I’ve disappointed you.”
“Hmph!”
Cheng Huixin angrily swept her sleeves and left.
“Murong Xin.”
Xiao Zuiji said indifferently: “The grievances between you and I are settled. From now on, we go our separate ways, never to have contact until death.”
Actually, when executing the Crimson Sky Raging Flame Slash earlier, he could have completely struck Murong Xin with one hit, but in the end, he withdrew his hand and struck the floor instead.
It wasn’t out of soft-heartedness.
Rather, when the flame slash pressed down, Murong Xin suddenly gave up all defense and transmitted her voice: “Xiao Zuiji, back then it was my ignorance that hurt you. Today, I’m returning everything with interest.”
Those words.
It was as if maintaining defense could have withstood it!
He didn’t know what Xiao Zuiji was thinking in that moment, but he controlled the Crimson Sky Raging Flame Slash to strike behind Murong Xin without causing her any harm.
He came here not to prove how impressive he was, but only to reclaim his lost dignity.
In front of Hundred Lily Saint Sect’s great hall, witnessed by warriors from all provinces, defeating Murong Xin was equivalent to reclaiming everything.
Grievously wound her?
That would only make him seem petty.
…
“The Wangu Sect disciples are really strong!”
“From the techniques displayed just now, they’re definitely not ordinary Wuwang!”
Although the battle had ended, this didn’t prevent warriors from various factions from discussing.
At that moment, Wangu Sect’s weight in everyone’s hearts increased sharply with Xiao Zuiji’s victory.
This was a sect that had only recently risen—for how long?—yet its disciples could crush second-tier sect disciples. If they continued growing, the future truly couldn’t be imagined!
“City Lord Ding.”
Mu Changhong cupped his fists: “Our province’s sects have made fools of themselves.”
At first.
He held no hope.
In the end, Sect Master Jun’s disciple gave him a super huge surprise. How refreshing and wonderful that beautiful mood was!
Ding Lingchun’s mouth twitched slightly.
He thought victory was assured, never expecting his own province’s forces would lose so miserably. Even Hundred Lily Saint Sect’s most valued direct disciple was defeated!
Embarrassing, hugely embarrassing!
If I’d known, why did I send those invitation letters!
He’d invited Mu Changhong to watch him get slapped in the face, but in the end, he himself was the one who got face-slapped instead. This was truly tragic to the extreme.
The various forces from Eastern Haotian Province who came to cheer for Hundred Lily Saint Sect collectively went mute.
Facts proved.
Having many cheerleaders was useless—what really mattered was strength!
“Everyone.”
Jun Changxiao swept his gaze across the martial artists from Eastern Haotian Province’s various sects: “Anyone else want to fight?”
“…”
The major sects all fell silent.
Even Hundred Lily Saint Sect’s Wang-level disciples lost—they had self-awareness now.
“No one’s fighting.”
Jun Changxiao said: “Then this seat will head home to celebrate the New Year first.”
“All disciples, listen to my order!”
He called out loudly: “Depart and return to the sect!”
“Yes!”
All disciples shouted in unison.
Their powerful voices shook this ancient sect!
The martial artists from Eastern Haotian Province were powerless, could only watch helplessly as the arrogant and domineering Jun Changxiao led a group of disciples away in style.
…
This trip to challenge Hundred Lily Saint Sect—Xiao Zuiji not only proved himself with his strength but also allowed Wangu Sect to gain sufficient prestige!
Once the news spread through the martial world, it would certainly trigger a new round of heated discussion!
At that time, Wangu Sect would also receive recognition from all martial artists, making them deeply aware that this newly risen sect already possessed the strength to dominate one region!
Three years ago completely unknown, three years later able to compete with second-tier sects for glory—this growth rate was breathtaking!
Xiao Zuiji reclaimed the dignity he had once lost fair and square, and the sect displayed sufficient dominance. This was killing two birds with one stone, hitting two targets with one arrow!
However, the most satisfying thing was just beginning!
As Jun Changxiao descended the mountain, a notification sound immediately rang in his ears: “Ding! Sect disciples have defeated the specified target, meeting the definition criteria. Epic Mission complete, completion rate 200%, host receives 20,000 contribution points!”
“Ding! Sect contribution points: 33743/20000!”
“Ding! Contribution points overflow…”
Another 20,000 contribution points—couldn’t be more satisfying!
Jun Changxiao’s face remained expressionless, his heart stirring not a ripple, because he was still waiting for the mission completion rewards that would come next!
“Ding! Congratulations to host for completing Epic Mission Five, receiving Supreme-grade Constitution Modification Liquid ×5, High-grade True Yang Sword Formula ×1, High-grade Cloud-Piercing Saber Formula ×1, Mid-grade Profound Iron Shield Formula ×1, Experience Talisman ×2.”
“Ding! Congratulations to host for completing Epic Mission Six, receiving Saint-grade Constitution Modification Liquid ×2, High-grade Spirit Gathering Pill Formula ×1, Initial-grade Soul Forging Pill Formula ×1, Insurmountable Blade Modification Spirit Stone ×1, Experience Talisman ×2.”
The notification sounds at his ears came one after another.
Jun Changxiao, who had been walking along the road, suddenly stopped, then squatted down and covered his entire face with his hands, his body trembling slightly.
“Sect Master.”
Zhen Dejun said: “What’s wrong with you?”
“It’s coming again.” Li Qingyang said.
Coming again?
Zhen Dejun looked completely baffled.
“Hahaha, ah hahaha…”
Jun Changxiao suddenly burst into unbridled laughter, startling Old Zhen so much he nearly jumped.
Li Qingyang said: “Stay calm, stay calm.”
He, Su Xiaomo, and the others were already completely accustomed to the Sect Master’s sudden foolish laughter, so they’d long since stopped finding it strange.
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