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Chapter 681 How...how could this be?

If Han Yuankai weren't a demonic cultivator and hadn't used the Bloodthirsty Array, with his current strength, Lu Chen might not actually be his match.

Unfortunately, Han Yuankai is a demonic cultivator whose strength is mainly enhanced by the Bloodthirsty Array. For demonic cultivators, Lu Chen is a nemesis.

Han Yuankai was still basking in his own power, completely unaware of what he might face next.

However, after seeing the smile on Lu Chen's face, Han Yuankai was still somewhat confused. His current strength had reached the Myriad Laws Realm, and with the support of the Bloodthirsty Array, his strength was at least above the fifth level of the Myriad Laws Realm.

Under such circumstances, how could the Xia Emperor still be able to laugh?

Could it be that he was terrified by the oppressive aura emanating from his own body?

Seeing that Han Yuankai was about to attack Lu Chen, Ji Hongwen and the Grand Elder of the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect quickly flew in front of the immortal ship and blocked Han Yuankai's path.

Upon seeing the two of them, Han Yuankai's face revealed a disdainful expression.

Immediately, Han Yuankai raised his hand, and another huge blood sword appeared in the Bloodthirsty Array. This blood sword then headed straight for Lu Chen.

Just as Ji Hongwen and the Grand Elder of the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect were about to intervene, they heard Lu Chen's telepathic message: "Step aside, I have a way to break this!"

Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, Ji Hongwen and the Grand Elder of the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect exchanged glances. They quickly came to their senses and immediately left the front of the flying boat.

Seeing that Ji Hongwen and the Grand Elder of the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect did not intercept the blood sword for Lu Chen, Han Yuankai frowned and had a bad feeling.

Could it be that Ji Hongwen and the Grand Elder of the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect knew they couldn't withstand this sword strike, so they planned to abandon Emperor Xia?

However, Xia Huang's identity must be extraordinary. If the two of them really abandon Xia Huang, and something happens to him, aren't they afraid of being punished by the super power behind Xia Huang?

Or does Emperor Xia have other trump cards up his sleeve?

Han Yuankai is now afraid that Lu Chen has some other trump card, or that there is an even more powerful protector behind Lu Chen.

Just as Han Yuankai was lost in thought, the blood sword appeared in front of Lu Chen. Lu Chen did not dodge, and no powerful protector appeared beside him.

Han Yuankai was even more confused. Could it be that he was overthinking things, that the Xia Emperor had no trump cards at all, and that he had no stronger protectors behind him? Could it be that Ji Hongwen was simply afraid of death and that was why he did not defend the Xia Emperor against his attack?

The Xia Emperor hasn't moved yet. Could it be that he's intimidated by the aura emanating from him and is too scared to move?

Just when Han Yuankai thought he was about to eliminate Lu Chen, suddenly, Lu Chen's aura surged and emitted bursts of golden light.

Lu Chen then activated his cultivation technique, the Demon Burial Technique. In the next moment, golden runes flew out from Lu Chen's body, rotating around him and forming a protective barrier.

At the same time, a flag radiating golden light appeared in Lu Chen's hand. The moment the flag appeared, Han Yuankai's pupils suddenly contracted, his body instinctively stiffened, and he suddenly felt an immense fear in his heart.

Han Yuankai didn't recognize the exorcism banner in Lu Chen's hand. He was just instinctively afraid, and instantly felt that this thing might take his life.

Han Yuankai frowned, his expression becoming extremely serious. At this moment, the Blood Sword had already made contact with the defensive barrier of the Flying Rainbow Immortal Boat, but the barrier of the Flying Rainbow Immortal Boat did not activate, and the Blood Sword continued to stab towards Lu Chen.

Lu Chen then channeled his spiritual power into the exorcism banner, and waved it. A surge of white spiritual power flowed out from the banner. When the white spiritual power came into contact with the blood sword, the sword seemed to dissolve and vanished in a very short time.

Han Yuankai was completely stunned upon seeing this.

"How...how could this happen!"

Han Yuankai found it hard to believe. That was his strongest move after activating the Bloodthirsty Array, yet the opponent, a cultivator at the Creation Realm, had neutralized it so easily!

No, it shouldn't have much to do with the Xia Emperor; it's all about the flag he was holding.

Han Yuankai instantly realized that all of this was due to the effect of the exorcism banner.

He couldn't help but speculate that the magical artifact must be of a very high grade to have blocked his attack so easily. Thinking of this, Han Yuankai's greed surged. After activating the Bloodlust Array, he was also affected by it, and his negative emotions and desires in all aspects were amplified.

At this moment, Han Yuankai really wanted the exorcism banner in Lu Chen's hand.

Han Yuankai then gathered his spiritual power again, preparing to attack once more.

However, at this moment, Lu Chen waved the exorcism banner again, and a powerful white spiritual energy transformed into a river from the banner, surging towards the bloodthirsty array below.

Seeing this, Han Yuankai quickly accelerated the condensation of the blood sword. A moment later, a huge blood sword reappeared in the air and headed straight for Lu Chen.

However, the white spiritual energy emanating from the exorcism banner easily melted the blood sword upon contact with it.

As the white river drew ever closer, Han Yuankai was instantly filled with immense fear. He hadn't expected the spiritual energy released by the flag to possess such terrifying power.

Han Yuankai was unwilling to accept this. He couldn't believe that he, who now possessed the strength of the Myriad Laws Realm, was still no match for a cultivator in the Creation Realm.

Then Han Yuankai flicked his finger, accelerating the extraction of power from the Bloodthirsty Array. Since his current strength was not enough to deal with Emperor Xia, he would become even stronger.

As long as he can defeat Emperor Xia, seize the Immortal Ship, and leave this world, he won't feel bad even if he has to sacrifice the entire Misty Immortal Sect.

To him, these disciples of the Bewitching Immortal Sect were merely his pawns, his sacrifices.

Now it's time for these offerings to come in handy.

As the power of the Bloodthirsty Array increased further, more and more disciples of the Bewitching Immortal Sect turned into a cloud of blood mist. Soon, even the Creation Realm elders of the Bewitching Immortal Sect turned into a cloud of blood mist and were absorbed by Han Yuankai.

Su Hanyan frowned slightly, her face pale. She could vaguely feel her spiritual power being absorbed by the Bloodthirsty Array.

Although Su Hanyan wanted to destroy the Bloodthirsty Array from the inside, with her current strength, it was difficult for her to get close to Han Yuankai, and she also had to constantly resist the Bloodthirsty Array's erosion of her.

At this moment, the white river in the sky had flowed to the front of the Bloodthirsty Array. Han Yuankai shouted loudly, and his soaring blood energy directly met the white spiritual power released by the Demon Exorcism Banner.

However, when the blood energy came into contact with the white spiritual energy that flowed like a river, it immediately dissipated, and Han Yuankai finally realized what was happening.

It wasn't because the other party's magical artifact was particularly powerful, but because the spiritual energy released by that artifact was specifically designed to counter demonic cultivators.

Therefore, no matter how much he increases his strength by relying on the Bloodlust Array, he will still be injured by the spiritual power released by that magical artifact.

Realizing the terrifying power of the exorcism banner, Han Yuankai felt immense panic. It was the first time he had ever seen a spiritual artifact that could so effectively suppress demonic cultivators.

No! He cannot confront the Xia Emperor head-on!

If this continues, he will surely die!

He wanted to return to the Bixia World; he didn't want to die in this inferior world!

Thinking of this, Han Yuankai immediately gathered his blood energy again. The next moment, a giant blood-red hand appeared in the Bloodthirsty Array. This giant hand once again tried to resist the white spiritual power released by the Demon Exorcism Banner, which was like a wave.

However, when the spiritual power of the exorcism banner came into contact with the blood-red giant hand, it still easily disintegrated the blood energy. Then, Lu Chen raised the exorcism banner in his hand and poured spiritual power into it again. Immediately, another wave of white spiritual power surged out.

The white spiritual energy released by the exorcism banner rushed towards the Bloodthirsty Array like two rivers. The moment the spiritual energy "rivers" came into contact with the Bloodthirsty Array, the entire barrier of the Bloodthirsty Array collapsed instantly.

The disciples of the Bewitching Immortal Sect inside the Bloodthirsty Array were instantly released from control, and for a moment, they felt incredibly relaxed.

At this moment, the blood energy in Su Hanyan's body dissipated, and her body returned to normal.

As soon as the Bloodthirsty Array disappeared, everyone in the Bewitching Immortal Sect turned their attention to Han Yuankai.

Su Hanyan also gripped her sword tightly; she now wished she could personally deal with Han Yuankai.

At this moment, Han Yuankai's strength rapidly declined. The disappearance of the Bloodthirsty Array caused a backlash against his body, and he fell back to the Yin-Yang Realm cultivation level.

Seeing the murderous glares from the disciples and elders of the Misty Immortal Sect, Han Yuankai sneered and said, "You think you can kill me?"

"Since I cannot live, then none of you can live either!"

As he spoke, Han Yuankai raised his sword again and pierced his own chest with another thrust.

(End of this chapter)