After the black-clad swordsman made up his mind, he wanted to charge forward and delay Xiao Chen.
However, at this moment, a saber suddenly appeared in Xiao Chen's left hand. He placed his right hand on the saber and leaned forward slightly.
In an instant, a boundless killing intent surged out. The black-clad swordsman felt like there were many eyes in the air, looking at him coldly and expressionlessly.
This startled the black-clad swordsman. He quickly stopped, not daring to charge forward.
"Damn it! What's going on? It is clearly just a starting stance. Why am I so afraid?" The black-clad swordsman's eyes were filled with horror. He could not help but want to retreat.
"Xiu!"
A saber light flashed, and the black-clad swordsman quickly swung his sword to block. However, he missed. Xiao Chen appeared at the black-clad swordsman's side, and blood spurted out. Xiao Chen had chopped off the black-clad swordsman's left arm.
The black-clad swordsman cried out in pain. His complexion was as pale as paper as he retreated continuously.
The four black-clad swordsmen lying on the ground felt confused. They had seen everything clearly. Xiao Chen's saber strike looked very ordinary; there was nothing special about it. Why did Big Brother not block it?
This was the first time Xiao Chen used the starting stance of Qing Emperor Drawing the Saber in actual combat. The effect was pretty good.
Right now, the instant Xiao Chen drew his saber, he could move in sixteen different directions. Against an opponent one grade lower, he could defeat them in an instant.
Situ Feng's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at the scene before him. An early-stage Medial Grade Martial Monarch actually lost so easily.
Who exactly is this person before me? I have never heard of such a powerful White Robed Bladesman in Clear Wind City, no, Hunluo Province.
"Let's go!"
Before Situ Feng could recover from his shock, he felt his body lighten. Then, he was carried into the air by Xiao Chen.
The wind blew by Situ Feng's ears. As they flew, Situ Feng's mind was filled with questions, but he could not voice them.
After flying for a long time, Xiao Chen slowly landed. Situ Feng stood firmly and immediately said, "Many thanks, friend, for saving my life. Would you tell me your great name?"
After narrowly escaping death, Situ Feng could not help the joy in his eyes.
When Xiao Chen interacted with strangers, he always kept his guard up. He did not say much and directly asked Ao Jiao's question from the Immortal Spirit Ring, "Where did you learn your Sword Techniques?"
Situ Feng was slightly stunned. After he reacted, he said, "I learned my Sword Techniques from the Eternal Heavenly Sword School. I was once an outer sect disciple there. After failing to become an inner sect disciple several times, I returned to my clan in Clear Wind City."
What exactly are the origins of this person's Sword Techniques? You only took one look, and you want me to save him? Xiao Chen asked out of curiosity.
Ao Jiao replied softly, "That is the Thunder Light Fleeing Shadows Sword that the Thunder King comprehended himself when he was young. He has never taught it to anyone. I'm just curious as to how he learned it."
Naturally, Situ Feng could not hear the conversation between the two. He bandaged his wounds and looked at Xiao Chen. "Friend, you probably offended the Liu Clan by saving me. How about returning to the Situ Clan with me?"
"Is the Liu Clan very strong?" Xiao Chen asked interestedly.
Situ Feng had forgotten that Xiao Chen was an outsider, so he told him about this place in detail.
This Savage Beast Forest was already very close to Hunluo Province. The nearest city was Clear Wind City, a medium-sized city in Hunluo Province.
There were two major factions in the city. One was the Liu Clan, and the other was their Situ Clan. The two clans were like fire and water, fighting each other for many years.
The Clan Heads of the two clans were half-Sages. Although they had been fighting each other for many years, their strengths were equal. Neither could do anything to the other.
Since the Clan Head was only a half-Sage, Xiao Chen relaxed. He rejected, "There is no need. I'll send you to the periphery of the forest and leave on my own."
Situ Feng exclaimed in shock, "Their Clan Head is currently in this Savage Beast Forest. If they discover you, you will not be able to escape death."
In Situ Feng's opinion, although Xiao Chen was strong, he was only a late-stage Superior Grade Martial Monarch at best. If a peak late-stage Superior Grade Martial Monarch came, things would not be good.
If Xiao Chen ran into a half-Sage, there would be no chance of survival. He could only rely on the Situ Clan to survive.
Xiao Chen shook his head and rejected this person's invitation. This person had not said why the Liu Clan was after him. Clearly, he did not trust Xiao Chen.
At this moment, Situ Feng was clearly trying to rope Xiao Chen in. He wanted to use Xiao Chen and the Liu Clan to tie him to the Situ Clan's war chariot.
Seeing that Xiao Chen had rejected his invitations several times, Situ Feng's attitude turned cold and he did not say anything more.
"We've arrived. Take care of yourself."
After leaving the inner area of the Savage Beast Forest, Xiao Chen looked around. After he discovered that there was no danger, he planned to leave.
Situ Feng looked around and thought for a moment. He said, "Friend, there is a stronghold of my Situ Clan not far from here. How about you send me there? At that time, our Clan Head will reward you greatly.
"At this moment, I have not recovered from my injuries. Any Spirit Beast would be able to take my life immediately. I will be completely safe once I reach the stronghold."
Situ Feng had already sent a hummingbird to the Situ Clan about what he discovered. The Clan Head would definitely be alerted and bring all the experts over.
At that time, when the Situ Clan fought with the Liu Clan, an additional person would increase their chances of victory. With Xiao Chen's strength, he was definitely worth roping in.
If Situ Feng could accomplish this, in addition to his earlier contributions, the Clan Head would reward him greatly.
Xiao Chen thought for a while before saying, "It doesn't matter. You lead the way. I don't want to walk too much."
Situ Feng rejoiced in his heart. He quickly led the way to the Situ Clan's stronghold.
The two of them moved quickly in the dense forest. Occasionally, Spirit Beasts would appear. Xiao Chen released his aura and scared them away; he did not delay at all.
Soon, a heavily guarded stronghold appeared before the two of them. Two Situ Clan cultivators descended from the treetops.
Situ Feng revealed a smile and quickly went forward. He whispered a few words to them, and the two cultivators gave Xiao Chen a deep look before returning to the stronghold.
When Xiao Chen saw this, he did not want to waste any more time. He said, "Goodbye, you are already completely safe."
"Friend, don't be in such a rush to leave!"
Seeing that Xiao Chen still wanted to leave, Situ Feng grabbed him by the wrist. He said somewhat anxiously, "Clan Head, they will be out soon. There will be a great gift for you later."
Xiao Chen frowned slightly. His body moved slightly, and he shook off Situ Feng's grip.
"Ha ha! This friend is the young hero who killed the Liu Clan cultivators!"
Carefree laughter resounded. The many cultivators at the stronghold's entrance clustered around a dignified, gray-robed old man as he walked quickly towards Xiao Chen.
Situ Feng's face lit up with joy. He quickly went forward and whispered a few words into the gray-robed old man's ear.
The gray-robed old man looked at Xiao Chen with an increasingly grave expression. He waved his hand, indicating for Situ Feng to step back. A faint smile appeared on his aged face.
"This brother looks unfamiliar. You must be from somewhere else. Speak, what reward do you want? Since you saved my Situ Clan's people, I, Situ Lei, will definitely not mistreat you."
The gray-robed old man stepped forward and spoke to Xiao Chen. His tone was very imposing.
However, Xiao Chen noticed that the Situ Clan experts behind the gray-robed old man had already spread out, forming a fan shape.
The formation they stood in was very ingenious. As long as Xiao Chen made any strange movements, this group of people would immediately seal off Xiao Chen's path of retreat and surround and kill him.
Xiao Chen's expression did not change. He held the Lunar Shadow Saber in his left hand and casually took a step forward. His entire body formed a strange stance.
Instantly, all the cultivators who had spread out in a fan-shaped formation felt that Xiao Chen was staring at them. Clearly, there was only one person and one pair of eyes.
However, the stance he formed was very strange. It was like he could instantly draw his saber and chop down everyone.
"Old sir is right. I am indeed from somewhere else. However, I was just passing by this place. Saving people is just something I did in passing. There is no need for any reward."
Xiao Chen's expression did not change at all. When facing this half-Sage Situ Lei, he did not show any fear at all.
A boundless light flashed in the depths of Situ Lei's aged eyes. He wanted to see through this white-robed bladesman before him.
This brat is clearly only a peak Medial Grade Martial Sage. Why is he not showing any fear before this old man? What trump card does he have for him to be so confident?
Situ Lei did not show any dissatisfaction on his face. He smiled and said, "Young Hero is of noble character and unquestionable integrity. This old man admires you. Since there is no need for any reward, let's have a drink in the fort. No matter what, we should have a good chat."
A wily old fox was indeed a wily old fox. Situ Feng's careless and crude performance was laughable when compared to the unfathomable Situ Lei.
Xiao Chen performed a cupped-fist salute and said, "There is no need. I am in a rush, so I will take my leave first!"
When Situ Lei heard this, his expression did not change. He smiled faintly and said, "Take care. I will not send you off."
However, Situ Lei made a gesture with his hand behind his back. That was the Situ Clan's order to surround and kill Xiao Chen.
Once the gesture was completed, it would be the order. The Situ Clan cultivators would mercilessly attack Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen's Spiritual Sense clearly captured the movements of this person behind his back. Without waiting for Situ Lei's gesture, Xiao Chen took the initiative to make his move.
As Xiao Chen lowered his cupped hands, he placed his right hand on his saber's hilt. The Qing Emperor's Drawing the Saber was ready.
The cultivators who had spread out in a fan shape all felt a strand of saber light flying at them.
"Weng!"
The ten-odd people quickly drew their weapons and dodged to the left and right. The originally perfect encirclement immediately turned chaotic.
Xiao Chen released his hand and withdrew his killing Qi. His lips curled up as he smiled and said, "I'm sorry, Old Sir. I was just joking. Don't take it seriously. I think the hand behind Old Sir's back was also a joke, right?"
Situ Lei had only completed half of the gesture behind his back. Before he could complete it, something unexpected happened.
Situ Lei could not help but feel startled. However, his expression did not change.
Situ Lei quickly withdrew his hand and extended it to Xiao Chen. As if nothing had happened, he laughed loudly and said, "Indeed, heroes come from the youth. Little Brother's courage is admirable."
Xiao Chen took two steps back and calmly turned around. Then, he left under the unfriendly gazes of the group of Superior Grade Martial Monarchs.
…
After moving a kilometer away, Xiao Chen revealed an expression of luck on his calm face. That had been very dangerous earlier.
One half-Sage, ten-odd Superior Grade Martial Monarchs, and more than a hundred Medial Grade and Inferior Grade Martial Monarchs. If Xiao Chen had really attacked, he would not have been able to leave without paying a heavy price.
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