CHAPTER 889: CHAPTER 883: PURSUERS

"Very good, don’t act rashly."

Yue Rushuang showed a slight smile on her face, then continued to transmit her voice, "Commander Liu Xin, you’re the closest to that guy. Go and hold him off; don’t let him board the ship."

"Oh? You’ve found that kid so quickly?"

A middle-aged man grinned, revealing Liu Xin, whom Ye Xuan had known earlier. This person originally served under Emperor Yu’s banner, but unexpectedly had joined the pursuit team.

"Alright, that kid’s already seriously injured, right? Let me take his head!"

Liu Xin had long wanted to eliminate Ye Xuan, but never had the opportunity. This opportunity was undoubtedly once in a lifetime.

He also learned from Yue Rushuang that Ye Xuan’s strength had vastly improved, and he had to give his all. But he didn’t care much, for he was never really afraid, especially since Ye Xuan was now seriously injured, there was even less to worry about.

However, he had no idea that Yue Rushuang hadn’t revealed all the information to him. Ye Xuan was someone who had even forced the Sky-covering Demon Emperor to flee in panic. If Liu Xin knew this, he might have thought twice.

Of course, Yue Rushuang had her reasons. Liu Xin wasn’t one of her own, letting him engage in a deadly battle with Ye Xuan. As long as he could hold Ye Xuan, she wouldn’t care about Liu Xin’s fate. It would be a chance to eliminate a dissenter—mutual destruction, why not?

In no time, Liu Xin arrived at Heaven Port.

"Where is he?"

Liu Xin immediately asked.

The black-clad squad leader pointed forward and said, "On that island, in another two hours, the Void Divine Ship will set sail."

"Go, where are you going!"

How could Liu Xin allow Ye Xuan to leave peacefully? He flashed and tore through space, rapidly heading towards Ye Xuan’s location.

"Hmm? Someone’s coming."

Recuperating from his injuries, Ye Xuan opened his eyes, sensing a murderous intent.

"Is it someone from the Divine Palace or the Demon Clan?"

Nangong Yao’s face slightly changed.

"It seems to be neither; it’s... an old acquaintance."

Ye Xuan caught Liu Xin’s aura and was slightly surprised that this person appeared here.

"Ye Xuan, your time of death has come."

As soon as Ye Xuan detected Liu Xin’s presence, the latter rushed forward, appearing before Ye Xuan, swinging a blade down towards him.

Boom!

The bloody blade aura enveloped the world, slicing the small island where Ye Xuan stood in two, with energy surging like ocean waves.

Dodging the bloody blade aura, Ye Xuan floated in mid-air, his gaze locked onto Liu Xin, "So it’s you, Commander Liu Xin."

"It’s you? Liu Xin? You’ve betrayed Fengtian City?"

Nangong Yao’s expression changed when she saw Liu Xin’s figure and coldly scolded.

"Betrayal? No, I just want to settle the score with this kid."

Liu Xin was indifferent, sneering.

"You think you can stop me?"

Ye Xuan spoke indifferently.

"Haha, you think I don’t know you’re seriously injured now! I estimate you have less than thirty percent of your strength left; what will you fight me with?"

Liu Xin’s face displayed a cold smile. If he had been a little apprehensive before, now he had no concerns.

"Thirty percent of my strength is more than enough for you!"

Ye Xuan drew the Thunder Abyss Sword.

"Haha, arrogant!"

Liu Xin’s expression twisted, then he charged forward again, his blade aura slashing towards Ye Xuan.

The bloody blade aura was dense, forming a net of blades, tearing the space into cracks and grinding it to dust.

Facing such an onslaught, Ye Xuan’s eyes slightly focused. He indeed hadn’t fully recovered, mainly suffering soul damage. However, he was someone who grew stronger when challenged, and even gravely injured or near death, his power wouldn’t weaken; instead, it would unleash his potential.

He directly elevated the Dragon God Unbeatable Combat Technique to the fourth level and drew the Thunder Abyss Sword, responding with a slash.

The slash was so swift that Liu Xin barely had time to raise his Blood Blade in defense.

Clang!

The sound roared like a great bell, sending Liu Xin flying backwards. His right arm, holding the Blood Blade, spewed blood, his muscles tore apart, and terrible cracks spread across his bones.

"What, the power of that slash?"

Liu Xin was astonished. From what he knew, Ye Xuan’s combat power was only equivalent to a Purple Gold Commander level. While injured, when did he become so powerful, easily two or three times stronger?

"This guy is tricky; let’s just keep him entangled for now."

Liu Xin changed his strategy; he alone was no match for Ye Xuan. The rate of this guy’s improvement was incredible; if not eliminated today, he might require ten times the resources to deal with in the future.

He would wait for reinforcements from Yue Rushuang before risking everything.

"Trying to buy time."

Ye Xuan didn’t think Liu Xin was the only one pursuing him; there must be others. Quickly dealing with Liu Xin was crucial; otherwise, he’d be in danger.

"Very well, I’ll use you to test the fifth level of the Dragon God Unbeatable Combat Technique!"

Ye Xuan’s eyes grew sharper, and his aura surged. At that instant, it reached the fifth level of the Dragon God Unbeatable Combat Technique, the Invincible Heavenly Dragon.

"Die!"

A low shout, and Ye Xuan leapt forward like a roc spreading its wings—each rapid advance leaving behind a Dragon Shadow until he appeared within a hundred meters, slashing out his sword.

Buzz!

Space congealed like a mirror, embedded in the void, with Liu Xin’s eyes bursting open, unable to move within the mirror.

Space frozen.

The next moment, the mirror formed by compressed Space Power shattered into thousands of shards, not wildly flying but spinning and slicing through Liu Xin’s body, akin to death by slicing.

"Ah!"

Liu Xin’s body was riddled with holes. Ordinary Space Power didn’t frighten him, but these shards, compressed from immense Space Power, could cut through steel when water is compressed, let alone Space Power.

He protected his head with all his might, but the cracks emerged in his Protective True Essence, armor shattered, yet Liu Xin received terrifying injuries.

"Not strong enough, otherwise this move would have killed Liu Xin."

Seeing Liu Xin alive, Ye Xuan sighed inwardly. This was his most powerful attack at the moment, yet it failed to kill Liu Xin.

"Damn, how is that kid so monstrous!"

Liu Xin looked in disbelief at Ye Xuan across the sky. Despite Ye Xuan’s apparent severe injury, was Yue Rushuang deceiving him? It couldn’t be; Ye Xuan’s aura was indeed unstable, indicating serious injury. Damn, even while gravely injured, he nearly killed him.

"Why hasn’t Yue Rushuang arrived yet!"

Liu Xin had grown fearful of Ye Xuan while hating him to the core. But if Yue Rushuang didn’t arrive soon, he’d have no choice but to flee.