He had only been knocked out by a single palm strike from Zhang Xuan, but as a combat master, he possessed immense zhenqi and stamina. It didn't take long for him to recover.
While still in a daze, Zhang Xuan heard the words' Celestial Master Teacher '. Thinking that he had already returned to a safe zone and that there was no longer any danger in the surroundings, he couldn't help but ask.
"You woke up just in time …"
Seeing that the Violetleaf King had woken up, the Stoneleaf King heaved a sigh of relief. He was just about to grab the Violetleaf King and interrogate him for some useful information to alleviate the current situation when the Violetleaf King abruptly sent a kick toward the Stoneleaf King.
Bang!
A foot landed on Feng Xun's head, and before the latter could even react, his body convulsed violently before he fainted once more.
"Ah?"
The Stoneleaf King was stunned on the spot.
Didn't you say that you two had a good relationship? Why did it feel like … it was no different from kicking an animal?
"Kill me? With just you guys?"
Paying no heed to the unconscious Feng Xun, the Jadeleaf King turned to look at Zhang Xuan coldly.
"That's right, it's us! After confirming his identity, your life will be meaningless! "
Paying no heed to the Stoneleaf King's rage, Zhang Xuan waved his hands and said, "If he were to continue living, he would surely leak the news to the Stoneleaf King and steal our credit. Thus, I have discussed this matter with the Stoneleaf King. As long as you listen to us obediently, swear an oath not to leak this information and not to snatch the credit from us, we'll spare your life … "
"Very good …"
Seeing how the Jadeleaf King was getting more and more arrogant with his words, the Jadeleaf King's killing intent intensified. "Since you want to kill me, I'll kill you first!"
Rumble!
After saying those words, the Stoneleaf King raised his palm and launched an attack at the Stoneleaf King.
In Zhang Xuan's view, the Violetleaf King was not worth a mention at all. Instead, the one who was truly fearsome was the fourth ranker.
"Listen to me …"
Seeing that the Stoneleaf King was thoroughly enraged, the Stoneleaf King hurriedly spoke up. However, halfway through his words, the Violetleaf King suddenly shouted, "Old Shi, hurry up and execute the plan! Otherwise, we will all die here!"
The Stoneleaf King nearly went insane from rage.
Plan?
Was there no plan at all?
What I said earlier was that if the Jadeleaf King really intends to make a move on us, we should consider how to retaliate. The Jadeleaf King didn't say anything at all, and yet, you keep on provoking us … I don't think anyone would be able to take it!
Besides, Old Shi … Old Shi my ass! My surname isn't Shi at all …
However, he also knew that this wasn't the time for him to be conflicted. The moment the Jadeleaf King made a move, it was clear that he was determined to kill the Jadeleaf King. If he didn't retaliate, he would be the one to die.
Gritting his teeth, Zhang Xuan spun the Lightning Elemental Orb in his hand and a thick bolt of lightning fell from the sky.
Rumble!
After clashing with the Jadeleaf King's palm strike, the two of them vanished into thin air. At the same time, the entire manor shook violently, and a large portion of it collapsed.
"No wonder you dare to challenge me. It turns out that you have tamed the Lightning Elemental Orb and gained control of this Lightning Formation … However, if you think that you can kill me just like that, you must be dreaming!"
Seeing that his attack had been nullified by the other party's lightning, the Jadeleaf King roared furiously as he whipped out a saber. Huala! The saber sliced through the air and descended upon the Jadeleaf King.
When Xiao Chen brandished his saber, it felt like heaven and earth were being torn apart. The incessant lightning seemed to have been isolated from the outside. No matter how powerful it was, it could not enter in a short time.
Even though the Stoneleaf King had tamed the Lightning Elemental Orb, he was only able to wield a portion of the power of the sea of lightning. Due to the limitations of his cultivation, he was unable to bring out the full might of the sea of lightning. While he could easily deal with those weaker than him, against a Half-Leaving Aperture realm expert like the Jadeleaf King, he was still a little lacking.
"I was indeed not a match for you previously, but it's hard to say who will be the victor now …"
Seeing that the Jadeleaf King was able to nullify the lightning bolts, the Stoneleaf King took out the Lightning Elemental Orb once more.
Huala!
The lightning bolts in the sky grew even more fearsome as they charged frenziedly at the saber. In the blink of an eye, the Jadeleaf King was able to shatter the lightning bolts and descend upon the Jadeleaf King's head once more.
Instead of dodging, the Jadeleaf King moved his body, and an illusory figure appeared on his glabella.
Upon reaching Half-Leaving Aperture realm, even though one's Primordial Spirit was still unable to leave one's physical body, it was already capable of leaping out of one's Yuanshen acupoint to form something similar to an avatar.
As expected, as soon as the illusory figure appeared, the surrounding space seemed to have turned into a cage. The frenzied lightning bolts were unable to penetrate it, as if they had been sealed.
"Die!"
After doing so, the Jadeleaf King raised his eyebrows and swung his saber downward.
Knowing that there was still a significant gap between him and the Jadeleaf King without the augmentation of the lightning formation, the Stoneleaf King panicked. He whipped out a spear with his other hand to fend off the Jadeleaf King's attack.
"He is using his Primordial Spirit to seal the space, but he can only maintain it for a few breaths. On top of that, it is extremely damaging to one's Primordial Spirit.
It was indeed difficult for him to deal with the Jadeleaf King alone, but if the Violetleaf King were to make a move at this moment, the Jadeleaf King would surely be unable to fend off the Jadeleaf King.
Sealing space with one's Primordial Spirit was indeed a formidable ability, but it came with a heavy toll on one's zhenqi as well. No matter how powerful the Jadeleaf King was, it was unlikely that he would be able to last for too long.
Seeing that the Violetleaf King had yet to make a move, the Jadeleaf King couldn't help but turn his gaze over.
With a single glance, he nearly spurted blood on the spot.
The Jadeleaf King was standing by the side with his arms crossed, seemingly not intending to help at all.
Damn it, I fell for that fellow's ploy …
Narrowing his eyes, Zhang Xuan came to a realization.
From the very start, the Jadeleaf King had never intended to work with him. Instead, the Jadeleaf King had intentionally led him into a fight with the Jadeleaf King.
If the Jadeleaf King were to kill him, it wouldn't be considered a violation of the oath.
Furthermore, regardless of which one of them died, in order to ensure that the Celestial Master Teacher would be more easily controlled, the one who was still alive would not dare to kill him. In other words, regardless of who won the battle, the one who would benefit from it would be that fellow.
What a terrifying scheme.
"No, I can't let this guy succeed …"
Realizing this, the Stoneleaf King gritted his teeth and sent a telepathic message over to Zhang Xuan.
"Jadeleaf King, don't fall for that fellow's ploy. He wants us to kill one another!"
"Kill each other?"
"Indeed. The Celestial Master Teacher has contributed greatly to this matter, so it's fair to say that the three of us were the ones who discovered it together. There's no need for us to sully our relationship over such a small matter."
The Stoneleaf King heaved a sigh of relief upon seeing that the Stoneleaf King's offense had been alleviated.
"Hmm …"
After a moment of hesitation, the Jadeleaf King was just about to speak when he suddenly felt a chilling sensation on his back. Unknowingly, a surge of sword qi had shot toward him from behind.
This beam of light was aimed at a weak point in his body, making it difficult for him to guard against it.
Hu!
The Jadeleaf King hurriedly dodged the attack, but even so, his back was still lacerated, and fresh blood gushed out from his wound.
Turning around, Zhang Xuan saw the Violetleaf King retreating several dozen meters away after stabbing him with a sword in hand. With eyes brimming with excitement, the Violetleaf King shouted, "Stoneleaf King, you were right! His mingmen is right here!"
"Damn it!"
The Jadeleaf King felt goosebumps rising all over his body.
He had thought that the Stoneleaf King was telling him the truth, but who would have thought that the Stoneleaf King was just trying to distract him so that the latter could launch a sneak attack on him? Roaring furiously, he sent a palm strike toward Zhang Xuan while slashing his saber toward the latter once more.
"I …"
Not expecting the Violetleaf King to attack him right after the other party trusted him, the Stoneleaf King felt frenzied.
He had seen shameless people in his life, but he had never seen someone as shameless as this …
You are the one who caused this mess, and you want me to take the blame for it?
Lifting his head, he saw that the Violetleaf King had already escaped from the Jadeleaf King's attack range. At this moment, the Jadeleaf King was standing with his arms crossed before his chest, seemingly enjoying the show.
Furious, the Stoneleaf King knew that there was no point in trying to explain himself. The Jadeleaf King no longer trusted him, so he could only grit his teeth and face the other party head on.
Boom boom boom!
While the Jadeleaf King was stronger than the Stoneleaf King, the latter's defense was far superior. On top of that, the latter had assimilated the Lightning Elemental Orb and was able to control the lightning formation.
The two sides were locked in battle, and the entire ancient city continuously collapsed under the ferocious attacks, turning into ruins.
"Incredible …"
Looking at the battle between the two, Zhang Xuan raised his thumb in admiration.
As expected of the top five kings of the Ten Great Kings, every single one of them was terrifyingly powerful.
With his current fighting prowess, he could easily kill a Saint 2-dan pinnacle expert. However, if he were to encounter an expert of that caliber, he would have to flee as far as he could.
Not to mention fighting, even the shockwaves from the battle were not something he could withstand.
As time passed, the battle became fiercer.
Logically speaking, given the Stoneleaf King's superior defense and the fact that he wielded the Lightning Formation, it should have been impossible for the Stoneleaf King to stand a chance against him. Yet, in the end, the two of them ended up fighting evenly with one another.
However, since the Stoneleaf King was in control of the formation, he was able to exert greater strength within it. As a result, the Jadeleaf King's injuries gradually worsened, and it was clear that his stamina was starting to run out.
"Damn it … I will drag all of you down with me!"
Knowing that he would be killed by the other party at this rate, the Jadeleaf King roared furiously, and the illusory silhouette behind him suddenly grew larger, as if it had torn apart some kind of shackle and leaped out.
"This is … Primordial Spirit Projection!"
Zhang Xuan narrowed his eyes in astonishment.
He had seen such a situation with the Waterleaf King before.
That fellow was killed by him, and in a fit of rage, he used a secret art to project his Primordial Spirit to attack him … but it was a pity that he didn't succeed!
As the Jadeleaf King's injuries worsened, he realized that it was only a matter of time before he was killed, so he decided to use a secret art to project his Primordial Spirit.
Even if he didn't die from this, he would at least suffer a severe injury and lose his cultivation. Nevertheless, there was no doubt that the Jadeleaf King would be killed.
"Given how powerful my Primordial Spirit is, if the Stoneleaf King were to be killed, I won't be able to survive either … I should find a place to hide first …"
Knowing that the Jadeleaf King must have made up his mind to kill the Jadeleaf King, Zhang Xuan frowned.
He was here to watch the battle from the sidelines. If the Jadeleaf King were to take a bite out of him before his death, he would be in deep trouble.
Just as Zhang Xuan was about to hide and avoid the battle, a figure suddenly rose to his feet.
That figure shook his head as he stood up.
It was Feng Xun. That fellow's constitution was simply too powerful. After fainting for a moment, he actually regained consciousness.
"What is going on? Where am I?"
Feng Xun muttered. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw a brick falling right on his head.
Padah!
Feng Xun's eyelids rolled back, and he fainted once more.
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