CHAPTER 75: CHAPTER 75: FOUNDATION ESTABLISHMENT AMBUSH

Shen Xuan sighed inwardly and quickly performed the [Water Spirit Gathering Essence Technique], condensing nine blade-like dark spirit fish from the Spiritual Power sea in his Dantian.

The Bishui Sword appeared in his hand.

Bai Xinghe also held the Red Flame Sword, staring at Shen Xuan.

For a moment, the atmosphere was stagnant.

"Shen Xuan, hand over the storage pouch and magical artifacts and go with me to the Red Rainbow Sect to await judgment!"

Bai Xinghe’s eyes glowed with menace: "If you hesitate any longer, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"

"Elder Bai, didn’t Immortal Qin and Elder Lv explain it to you in their letters? It’s just a misunderstanding, why do you insist on pursuing this?"

Shen Xuan stared intently at Bai Xinghe.

Feeling extremely frustrated.

He was merely an independent cultivator talisman master from Cyan Dragon Market.

Why did the Red Rainbow Sect, having taken over Cyan Dragon Bay, still not let him go?

"Qin Yuehan and Lv Zhengying indeed wrote to me. But public matters are public, and personal matters are personal. How can I prioritize personal matters over public ones!"

Bai Xinghe gazed at Shen Xuan, slowly approaching.

The powerful Foundation Establishment Spiritual Pressure made Shen Xuan unable to breathe, as if he was suffocating.

Suddenly, Shen Xuan became highly vigilant.

This was an instinct.

Bai Xinghe was clearly not the type to exert himself for the sect!

With no one else around, the other party clearly had malicious intentions.

This was the estuary of the Longze River, and he had hidden here in concealment, intending to ambush him!

"Elder Bai, why be so persistent! I have matters to attend to, farewell!"

Shen Xuan’s expression turned cold as he retreated step by step, preparing to leave.

"Do you think you can leave?"

Bai Xinghe dropped his pretense, suddenly turning hostile, as the Red Flame Sword shot toward him abruptly.

The scorching sword qi silently set the nearby branches on fire.

Even the surrounding air began to twist and tremble.

Shen Xuan, having anticipated this, also shot the Bishui Sword forward, blocking the opponent’s flying sword.

At this point, he had no choice but to fight.

[Divine Hidden Sea Technique] ran rapidly, the sea of Spiritual Power in the Dantian boiling, while [Condensed Water Blade Technique] and [Water Spirit Gathering Essence Technique] were simultaneously performed.

In an instant.

Shen Xuan condensed nine blade-like dark spirit fish.

They leaped out from the sea of Spiritual Power, transforming into nine layers of cyan spiritual light shields, enveloping Shen Xuan’s body layer by layer.

The nine layers of tangible-looking cyan spiritual light faintly resonated with each other, with an aura akin to an array.

Meanwhile, a surge of waterlight suddenly rose beneath Shen Xuan’s feet, and his figure darted like electricity, heading behind an ancient tree.

However, just as he sped behind the ancient tree, he sensed an extremely sharp sword qi that made his hair stand on end.

With a "crack" sound.

The ancient tree was split into two by the flying sword!

Shen Xuan, caught off guard, was struck directly by the flying sword!

The nine-layer protective spiritual light shield was dimmed by the flying sword, penetrating half a foot, with the sharp sword edge only three inches away from his skin.

A tearing pain transmitted to his heart.

Shen Xuan was greatly shocked.

This was Bai Xinghe’s true strength!

Compared to the last encounter, Bai Xinghe was obviously much stronger.

Without the aid of [Water Control Technique], solely relying on [Critical Strike Technique] and [Iron Bone Technique], the Bishui Sword could not withstand Bai Xinghe’s Red Flame Sword.

A full-force strike almost cost his life!

"Cunning old scoundrel!"

Shen Xuan moved at high speed while maximizing [Insight Technique].

Bai Xinghe pounced closely.

The flying sword was as swift as a fleeting shadow, almost like surprised birds, chasing and slashing at Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan could only sense a vague afterimage of the flying sword.

In just a few short breaths, he was attacked more than ten times by the Red Flame Sword, desperately dodging.

Though the Bishui Sword returned to his hand, he dared not block easily.

He feared the Bishui Sword would be damaged.

Sword qi crisscrossed.

Countless leaves danced in the sky.

One ancient tree after another was severed by the flying sword.

The rumbling sound echoed throughout the sky and earth.

Shen Xuan took a deep breath.

Utilizing the swirling leaves, Shen Xuan cast [Invisibility Technique] and [Concealing Breath Technique], hiding behind an ancient tree and suddenly disappearing into the air.

"Rumble!"

The ancient tree was split in half by the pursuing flying sword.

However, Shen Xuan’s figure was nowhere to be seen.

The Red Flame Sword hovered in mid-air, vibrating slightly, emitting a "hum hum" sword cry.

"Huh!"

Bai Xinghe’s Divine Sense swiftly scanned the surroundings, his expression serious.

There was no discovery.

Within a hundred feet, there was no trace of Shen Xuan’s presence.

But he knew, Shen Xuan hadn’t left, he was nearby.

Great Success level[Invisibility Technique], [Concealing Breath Technique]!

Using the moisture in the fallen leaves of the ancient trees to hide his presence.

Bai Xinghe became even more vigilant within his heart.

This person must not be left alive!

"Still trying to run, take my sword!"

Bai Xinghe shouted loudly, the flying sword swept across the surroundings in an instant, causing one ancient tree after another to fall.

Sure enough, Shen Xuan was forced out by the sword qi from the Red Flame Sword.

He staggered, seemingly injured.

He summoned the Sea-Suppressing Bell.

It swelled with the wind to half a yard high.

Yet, it could not block the Red Flame Sword.

"Boom!"

A loud bang!

The Sea-Suppressing Bell spun and was knocked flying.

Shen Xuan behind it spewed a mouthful of essence blood, looking weak, and was blasted several feet away by the backlash of the Sea-Suppressing Bell, falling to the ground.

"Shen Xuan, still won’t surrender!"

The Red Flame Sword hovered a yard above Shen Xuan’s head.

Bai Xinghe slowly closed in.

He had never seen so formidable a Qi Cultivation cultivator.

He thought that, on land, without the support of abundant Water Spiritual Qi, Shen Xuan could be easily captured.

But to his surprise, he had to exert all his strength to injure him, completely unexpected.

For this reason, he was filled with ecstatic joy.

Previously, he had thoroughly investigated.

This Shen Xuan, before sixty, was at Qi Cultivation Third Layer, an ordinary low-grade talisman master.

In just over a decade, his cultivation realm rose rapidly like a rocket.

There must be hidden secrets!

To this end, he spent a fortune setting up spies in Wolong Market.

The mission was simple: to find out if Shen Xuan would come there.

As soon as Shen Xuan arrived and registered in Wolong Market, carrier pigeons quickly sent messages to him.

Bai Xinghe then hid in ambush from Wolong Market to the mouth of Longze River.

"Elder Bai, you and I have no grievances, why push me so hard!"

Shen Xuan struggled to stand up, speaking between harsh breaths.

"Such boldness! Just a Qi Cultivation, mere ant, how dare you slight me!"

"It’s just the two of us here. Speak, what do you want?"

Bai Xinghe sneered coldly, "Kill you, and everything is mine!"

Buzz!

The air around the Red Flame Sword suddenly trembled.

With the Red Flame Sword as the center, a ten-yard-long Red Flame Dragon silently roared into existence.

Bai Xinghe was a Sect Foundation Establishment cultivator, and with the Red Flame Sword being a fire attribute flying sword treasure.

When fully activated, its power was immense.

"I surrender!" Shen Xuan hurriedly shouted.

"Told you to surrender long ago! Now, it’s too late!"

Bai Xinghe had a deep fear of Shen Xuan in his heart.

He intended to heavily injure him first, then use a Sealing Spirit Talisman to lock his Spiritual Power, before interrogation.

"Slash!"

Bai Xinghe pointed his fingers like a sword at Shen Xuan.

The Red Flame Dragon roared towards Shen Xuan.

Yet, Shen Xuan gave a sly smile.

From the Bishui Sword, a cyan-colored Cold Ice Divine Dragon suddenly shot out, colliding with his Red Flame Dragon.

Shen Xuan himself used the opportunity to escape rapidly.

"Still trying to run!"

Bai Xinghe unleashed his Spiritual Power, destroying Shen Xuan’s Cold Ice Divine Dragon.

Then, using sword flight, he pursued swiftly.

But Shen Xuan halted his steps.

Unknowingly, their battle had driven Shen Xuan to the edge of Longze River.

Facing Bai Xinghe, who was flying over on his sword.

Shen Xuan made a slight gesture.

From the Bishui Sword, nine blade-like strange small fish emerged, transforming into layers of cyan spiritual light shields, tightly wrapping around him.