Sect Leader! Please strengthen our Dao Sect!

"To leave or not to leave!"

Wu Lianshan's sword pointed at Bai Zhuo, exuding an aura of dominance!

"A mere scoundrel... a mere scoundrel!"

Bai Zhuo clutched his chest tightly at the knife wound that was constantly spurting blood.

If he hadn't dodged quickly, and if the other party hadn't deliberately held back, his Dao body would have been severed in one strike.

A century later, Bai Zhuo never expected that the bastard he could only look up to back then would still be someone he could only look up to now!

On what grounds?!

"You really dare to kill me?"

"Wu Lianshan...you're still as arrogant as ever!"

Bai Zhuo's face, which had been contorted with grotesque features due to shattered scales and a bloody mess, suddenly calmed down.

"But what can you do about it?"

"A genius like you is still trapped in this small Jiangnan Prefecture, merely at the Foundation Establishment stage like me?"

The fight between the two was caused not only by Wu Lianshan's unreasonable behavior, but also by Bai Zhuo's desire to test his skills. He hadn't even been qualified to fight back then; could he now compete?

Those who can cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage are all proud and unwilling to accept defeat!

But as soon as he finished speaking, a sense of life-or-death crisis, as overwhelming as a mountain, rose in his heart!

Wu Lianshan, whose expression was as cold as iron, did not make any movement and stood there quietly, but at this moment even the aura around him became viscous.

His deep, cold eyes were devoid of any emotion, and the blade's edge had lost its gleam, no longer revealing any divine power.

buzzing...

The trembling sound of the blade slowly spread out...

The demon cultivators on the treasure ship stared blankly at the scene above, their breathing slowing down.

To them, a Foundation Establishment cultivator could turn the world upside down with a wave of their hand, making them someone to look up to.

Despite both being at the Foundation Establishment stage, Wu Lianshan gave them the feeling of being a demon god!

Many young demon cultivators with unstable Dao hearts were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground, unable to control their human form and revealing the characteristics of their true forms.

The girl stood quietly at the bow of the boat. Unlike the others, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, remained completely still. Yet, her long, curled eyelashes trembled slightly, revealing the change in her state of mind.

"Heavenly Blade Connects the Mountains, the Lord Father once commented that if this person could break through the Foundation Establishment stage and enter the True Lord level, those True Lords in Yunzhou who walk the path of the blade would be suppressed and unable to raise their heads!"

Now that I've seen it for myself, I can see it truly lives up to its reputation. But such an outstanding person… even the True Lords probably wouldn't want to see him.

The girl murmured, her expression calm, revealing nothing of her thoughts.

Bai Zhuo might really perish here today, but she couldn't stop it, so she could only accept it calmly.

"How can this human race be so powerful?"

Long Yao, who was trying his best to calm himself down and not show his ugly side, was also incredulous. He came from the Dragon Crocodile Clan, with a noble bloodline and several True Persons in the clan. But he had never seen a True Person as powerful as Wu Lianshan, who made people despair.

That seemed to no longer be a real person, but someone who could rival a Golden Core True Monarch!

Bai Zhuo was sweating profusely, and he felt extremely regretful for the sarcastic words he had uttered in a fit of anger.

This madman is definitely not at the Foundation Establishment stage, but rather at the half-step Golden Core stage, already having one foot on his own path!

Unbelievable! Back then, it was a Golden Core True Monarch from elsewhere who personally intervened, deceiving Wu Lianshan and Liu Jiujiang. How could this madman have gone this far?!

If this news gets out, it will likely cause a huge uproar.

A Golden Core True Monarch is about to emerge in Jiangnan Prefecture. Even if it is only a possibility, it is enough to affect many things.

Even though Foundation Establishment cultivators are rare, there are still quite a few in each prefecture, with nearly a hundred in Jiangnan Prefecture alone. But as for True Monarch level cultivators... there is only one in the entire Jiangnan Prefecture!

Bai Zhuo wanted to turn and run, but her legs wouldn't obey her commands. She felt a sense of unease, as if she couldn't escape no matter how she tried.

"Phew~"

As he exhaled a breath of stale air, Wu Lianshan's violent and restless eyes suddenly cleared, and beside him, a hand had somehow landed on his shoulder.

The originally condensed and viscous energy suddenly felt out of control.

"County Lieutenant Wu, maintain your composure, steady your mind, and restrain your energy!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Wu Lianshan quickly sheathed his sword and swiftly calmed the turbulent energy.

As the dust settled, Wu Lianshan turned his head to look at Shen Shanshui, who had appeared out of nowhere.

How could someone have gotten so close to him so easily, given his perception?

What puzzled Wu Lianshan even more was that his mind, which had been unstable and almost went mad just now, calmed down instantly after Shen Shanshui appeared.

"What did I just do?"

Shen Shanshui gently shook his head. He didn't know why Wu Lianshan's attitude changed because of a few sarcastic remarks from the other party.

Shen Shanshui had been quietly observing the battle from the shadows, with no intention of showing himself. However, Wu Lianshan's sudden change gave him a bad feeling, which prompted him to reveal himself.

Bai Zhuo, who had already prepared himself to die, was unsure whether to be thankful or not when he saw the young Taoist priest who suddenly appeared.

To appear silently beside Wu Lianshan, one must be an unfathomable Foundation Establishment cultivator.

However, after that person appeared, Wu Lianshan's condition stabilized instantly, and he managed to save his life for the time being.

Wu Lianshan was in a state of mental confusion just now, as if he had been deceived, and he was not really clear about the specific details of his own changes.

However, now is not the time to question Shen Shanshui. He glanced at Bai Zhuo and coldly uttered another word.

"roll!"

This time, Bai Zhuo dared not utter any more harsh words to provoke Wu Lianshan. He simply snorted and then flew awkwardly toward the treasure ship.

As the treasure ship sped off at full speed, it quickly disappeared from their sight.

"Are you alright, Lao Wu?"

Magistrate Li, who had been secretly watching the show, finally revealed himself.

Wu Lianshan's sudden change startled him. He hadn't expected this guy's cultivation level to have reached this point.

Magistrate Li originally intended to sneak away, since he was the one who started this trouble. However, considering that he might face retaliation from Wu Lianshan if the matter came to light, he reluctantly showed up.

Shen Shanshui was not surprised by the appearance of Magistrate Li. His divine sense was far stronger than that of other cultivators of the same realm, and he had sensed the other party's presence long ago.

"What are you doing here?" Wu Lianshan was unparalleled in combat power, but his spiritual sense was not very strong. He frowned upon seeing Magistrate Li's appearance.

He may be a bit reckless, but he's not stupid.

Bai Zhuo and his group had previously avoided Qingyang County, so their sudden return must be suspicious.

Did that old bastard bring someone back again?!

Seeing that Wu Lianshan's expression was gradually turning unfriendly, Magistrate Li gave an awkward laugh and bowed slightly: "Old Wu, Fellow Daoist Shen, this matter is actually a misunderstanding."

I'm busy with official duties in Longshan County, so I won't stay long. Come visit me for tea sometime!

Magistrate Li only made a brief appearance to avoid being punished by Wu Lianshan later, and then he hurriedly flew away.

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