Chapter 681: Chapter 682 Tong Zixuan

“Tong Zixuan, now would be a good time to surrender without a fight,” in front of the grand army of ten thousand, Qin Lingtian said to the young man with a light laugh, “If there’s anyone to blame, it’s only yourself for being too naive. To think you took an apprentice without making him swear an oath against inner demons is simply laughable.”

On the other side, Qing Island’s Island Master Liu Chuan also sneered, “I’ve said it before, this greenhorn knows nothing. What qualifications does he have to occupy this island?”

“There’s no need for idle talk, just kill them and take over this island,” said Qin Batian in a cold voice from elsewhere, staring at the young Ren Island’s Island Master, “The number of the Dead Spirit Army on this island is extremely scarce, yet the concentration of Spiritual Energy here is remarkably high, much better than on your Qing Island.”

“We might as well take over this island and spare our lives. Otherwise…”

Qin Batian’s words made Liu Chuan nod in deep agreement, looking down at Tong Zixuan, “Ren Island’s Island Master, don’t even hope for anyone else to save you now. The million Soul Martial Artists of Qing Island have all come to your island, you are powerless.”

“I advise you to surrender early, that’s the sensible thing to do. Hand over the Cultivation Technique you practice, swear an oath of inner demons loyalty to me, and become my dog. Maybe then your life can be spared.”

“Pah, you wishful fool!” Tong Zixuan spat on the ground and spoke coldly at Liu Chuan, “This Cultivation Technique was bestowed by my master; I’d rather die than give it to you.”

“Your master? Hahaha, is it that reclusive expert who left you a manual?” Liu Chuan laughed scornfully upon hearing Tong Zixuan’s words, “But as far as I know, he did not formally take you as his disciple. It seems he just pitied you and gave you a decent Cultivation Technique, and you actually thought he’d take you as a disciple? Delusional. Otherwise, why has he never sought you out in five years?”

“The so-called expert is probably nothing more than a Soul Martial Artist of the Awakening Realm. You should know, my two protectors are of the same level of strength, and their Cultivation Techniques are no worse than yours.”

“And I am giving you the benefit of the doubt here, don’t take it for granted!”

“Besides, the so-called ‘esteemed master’ you speak of is probably not that remarkable.”

Upon hearing Liu Chuan’s words, Tong Zixuan’s face contorted with fury as he shouted, “Do not insult my master!”

As soon as his words fell, Tong Zixuan charged forward, his Soul Power swirling around him as he equipped his Elemental Weapon Armament, transforming it into a long sword and stabbing directly at Liu Chuan.

“Hmph!” At that moment, Qin Lingtian had already stepped in front of Liu Chuan. With a wave of his hand, his Soul Power coalesced, turning into Sword Qi, and slashing toward Tong Zixuan.

Bang!

Even if Tong Zixuan was a promising young man, his realm was only of the Life and Death Realm, whereas Qin Lingtian was of the Awakening Realm.

The former had exceptional talent; even at the peak of the Life and Death Realm, he had the power to fight against the Awakening Realm.

However, having previously been gravely injured in a clash with the Dead Spirit Army, he was no match for Qin Lingtian at this point.

“Island Master!” Among them, a middle-aged man exclaimed in shock and hurried forward to catch the Island Master who was sent flying.

But the force of Qin Lingtian’s sword was too great, and when the middle-aged man caught Tong Zixuan, he suddenly felt the immense force on his body and was smashed to the ground.

Puh!

The middle-aged man spat out a mouthful of blood but still desperately protected Tong Zixuan as they fell to the ground.

But just at that moment, Tong Zixuan forcefully twisted his body, flipping over to land back first with a thud on the plaza’s ground, upon which cracks appeared.

Whoosh!

Wounded upon wound, Tong Zixuan vomited a mouthful of blood as if it were pouring out, even containing bits of flesh, his internal organs all damaged.

At that moment, the middle-aged man hastily stood up and helped the Island Master, who had covered for him, off the ground, his face one of mournful regret, “Island Master, why put yourself through this?”

Tong Zixuan’s eyelids were heavy, but he still forced himself to stand up with great effort.

At this time, the hundreds of people around also quickly gathered, firmly protecting their Island Master in their midst.

“Brothers, we are meant to live and die together, support each other, not to use you as a shield!” Tong Zixuan said to those around him, pausing with every word, “Walking this path with you, fighting to this point, I have no regrets. It is my pride to have provided a peaceful sanctuary for the knowledgeable of the Chaotic Star Sea.”

“It is just a pity that I didn’t recognize people’s true nature, causing you to suffer disaster alongside me, causing the entire population of four million on Ren Island to face a tragic death here!”

“I am ashamed, so very ashamed!” Tong Zixuan looked angrily at Qin Lingtian and others, then began to cough violently, blood spraying continuously from his mouth, alarming the middle-aged man who hurriedly supported him.

“Island Master, do not speak any further, we have never regretted the days spent following your lead.”

“That’s right, Island Master, we are not afraid of living and dying together.”

“Death is but a trivial matter. Over the years, we have fought side by side, saved tens of thousands of slaves, provided meals and a peaceful night’s rest for a million orphaned and lonely, and made Ren Island a shining pearl in the Chaotic Star Sea.”

“We do not regret following you.”

Tong Zixuan looked at his brothers around him, gazed at the smoke in the distance, and recalled the past, tears streaming down his face, “I’m sorry, I had promised to lead you to seek refuge in the Huaxia Empire, hoping for better days. It’s all my fault. If only I had listened to you back then and been more cautious of Qin Lingtian and his son…”

“No need to apologize, Island Master, besides, how could such a vast empire as the Huaxia Empire possibly take us in?”

“Hahaha, to speak of it, it was all wishful thinking on my part.” Tong Zixuan, saying this, looked up at Qin Lingtian in the sky, his expression resolute.

Clap, clap, clap!

At this moment, Liu Chuan also applauded and laughed, “What a touching scene of deep affection and loyalty, it’s a pity, I’m moved, but I do not plan to spare you.”

“Tong Zixuan, I’ll give you one last chance, become my dog or die.”

Tong Zixuan revealed a mocking smile, his white teeth stained red with blood, “I’d rather be a shattered jade than an intact tile!”

As he finished speaking, Tong Zixuan’s Soul Power surged wildly, his body enshrouded in a dark golden Thunder Soul Power, facing death as if returning home.

But just at that moment, a hand was suddenly placed on his shoulder, and the originally enveloping Soul Power instantly collapsed.

The next moment, Tong Zixuan felt an irresistible force pulling him back; he staggered and fell onto the middle-aged man, who supported him to prevent a fall.

And at that time, everyone was shocked to discover that in front of Tong Zixuan, at some unknown moment, a young and handsome man in a white robe had appeared.

This person seemed to have materialized out of thin air.

“To attempt to kill my disciple? What audacity!”