Star Martial Soaring Cloud

A sudden tragedy occurred, and a large contingent of the Xuanyuan family rushed to investigate, but ultimately found no clues about the murderer, sparking controversy.

As a result, the cultivators participating in the trial became increasingly cautious, wary of each other, and dared not easily trust anyone.

The group were already competitors, and most of them had only just met and had little affection for each other. Now, with this murder, their relationships had been pushed to the lowest point.

With knives and swords never leaving their hands, the cultivators of Lishan City lived in constant fear, not daring to relax their vigilance even while sleeping, lest they become the next wronged soul.

The cultivators who originally lived together dispersed after this commotion, no longer daring to get too close to each other.

But this did not stop the assassination attempt from continuing. Just as the crowd’s restless hearts had calmed down, another shrill scream suddenly pierced the night sky.

Starlight fell like wisps of smoke, and in the stillness of the night, the scream sounded particularly abrupt, its despair sending chills down one's spine.

Everyone's hearts jumped into their throats. One wave subsided only for another to rise. The killer gave them no time to catch their breath; this was clearly a blatant provocation.

The soldiers of the Xuanyuan family rushed over again, but they found nothing but a corpse with blood flowing freely—the dead man had been killed by a single sword strike, his eyes wide open, unable to close them in death.

"His sea of ​​vital energy was also taken away?"

The cultivator who was assassinated this time was at the same level as Wang Xiao, both of whom had just entered the Fish Leap Realm. They did not have much wealth with them, but they were still mercilessly killed.

"The killer's target is the Sea of ​​Yuan Qi!" Everyone finally realized something was amiss. "Could this assassin have a grudge against the Xuanyuan family? The Lishan Trial was originally for opening up the Sea of ​​Yuan Qi, and now, whoever opens up the Sea of ​​Yuan Qi might become the target..."

"No, the killer's target is someone whose Sea of ​​Primordial Qi has just opened." Listening to the crowd's discussion, Wang Xiao had a different opinion. "When the Sea of ​​Primordial Qi first opens, it has not yet fully merged with the cultivator. In a sense, it is an unclaimed object. It is not impossible to forcibly separate it using secret methods and then graft it onto someone else."

Wang Xiaogang was well aware of all the hardships he had endured in opening up the Sea of ​​Primordial Energy.

"Their methods are truly vicious. If I hadn't been more cautious, I probably would have been on their assassination list too." Wang Xiao thought to himself, "My Sea of ​​Yuan Qi hasn't fully recognized me as its master yet. I wonder if they have any other means of detecting this. It seems I must be extra careful from now on and hurry up and integrate my Sea of ​​Yuan Qi with myself."

This time, Lishan City was completely thrown into chaos. Many people looked indifferently at the corpses, but their hearts were already filled with unease; a group of passionate cultivators rushed out angrily, wanting to find the murderer and bring him to justice.

After the two assassination attempts, everyone was on edge and wary of each other. Everyone knew that if someone were to take advantage of the situation and impersonate an assassin to settle a personal grudge, it would cause a huge mess!

It was a sleepless night. The cultivators gradually realized that isolating themselves was not a long-term solution; it would only give the assassins in the shadows the opportunity to pick them off one by one. Therefore, the cultivators began to spontaneously band together, gathering in small groups, ready for battle.

As the sun rose, the long night finally passed. Everyone hoped that the gloom in their hearts would dissipate with the sunlight, but little did they know that the development of events was completely beyond anyone's control.

The slight relaxation that everyone had felt was quickly replaced by the unusual movements of the Xuanyuan family soldiers.

Everyone's heart was in their throat, and they even subconsciously slowed their breathing as they followed the soldiers of the Xuanyuan family toward the central square.

In the center of the square stood a disheveled man. He was covered in blood, wielding his longsword haphazardly, and roaring fiercely, preventing anyone from approaching.

"My Sea of ​​Vitality! Give me back my Sea of ​​Vitality!" the man cried out, seemingly insane. Another person met with misfortune, ending up in such a state, sending chills down the spines of the onlookers.

"Reporting to the leader, this man has completely gone mad and we can't get anything out of him," a soldier reported.

"Take him back, let's go!" the leader said in a deep voice.

On this day, Xuanyuan Hong personally ordered the temporary cancellation of the Lishan Trial, vowing to find the culprit before giving up, and hoping that all cultivators would actively cooperate with the investigation.

The entire city of Lishan was thrown into chaos, but a day passed and there was still no clue.

Fortunately, no assassination attempts occurred today, but instead of letting their guard down, people became even more vigilant.

For a moment, a sense of impending doom and impending storm enveloped the entire city of Lishan.

The moonlight was as bright as a rainbow, and the Milky Way seemed to fall from the sky. The city of Lishan appeared hazy and peaceful in the night, without a trace of murderous intent.

Under the vast starry sky, with a chorus of insects chirping, the tranquil night scene makes it hard to believe that a bloody battle had recently taken place here.

Suddenly, Wang Xiao, who was meditating, abruptly opened his eyes. His body shone with golden light, and he transformed into a streak of light, smashing through the window and rushing straight to a dark corner in the courtyard.

The moment he leaped into the air, the vital energy within Wang Xiao's body surged uncontrollably, and a powerful aura erupted from his body.

With a swift, sweeping motion of his left arm, Wang Xiao's left fist hurtled forward with tremendous force, like a thunderbolt, a raging fire in the sky, or a shooting star chasing the moon.

At the same time, he slapped his waist with his right hand, and a soft sword suddenly popped out from his black belt.

The Seven Star Sword rang out with a clang, like a soaring dragon emerging from the sea, precisely blocking the assassin's retreat.

Faced with this cruel and cunning killer, Wang Xiao held nothing back.

The incredibly powerful punch forced the assassin hiding in the shadows to reveal himself.

The assassin, dressed in black, showed a hint of surprise in his eyes under Wang Xiao's thunderous offensive.

He never expected that his whereabouts would be discovered.

The newcomer's stealth skills were top-notch, clearly indicating he was a professional assassin. Unfortunately for him, he ran into Wang Xiao.

How keen is Wang Xiao's intuition?

If a cultivator of the same level were to attempt to assassinate him in secret without the aid of a special magic weapon, it would be more difficult than ascending to heaven.

It is precisely because of this extraordinary intuition that Wang Xiao is always able to anticipate his enemy's moves and strike first.

Before the assassin could even react, Wang Xiao's attack had already landed.

The assassin in black was forced back by a punch, and his shock was even greater—he had not expected Wang Xiao to discover him, nor had he expected that the other party would suddenly have a long sword in his hand.

With the infusion of Wang Xiao's vital energy, the Seven Star Sword transformed into a dazzling divine rainbow. The blinding light instantly filled every inch of the courtyard, and the unparalleled sword energy surged violently, causing the surrounding air to tremble slightly.

There was no way to avoid it, no way to retreat! The assassin was precisely pierced through the shoulder blade by this sword, blood spurting out and scattering a large patch of tragic blood rain in the air.

Wang Xiao smoothly transformed his left hand from a fist into a claw, and with the force of wind and thunder, swept towards the assassin's head.

The assassin was terrified and hurriedly retreated, but little did he know that Wang Xiao's left hand was just a feint. His real goal was to lift the veil off the assassin's face!

By surprise, catching the opponent off guard, Wang Xiao gave them absolutely no chance to react.

By the time the assassin came to his senses, Wang Xiao had already removed the veil from his face.

"It's you?" Upon seeing the assassin's true identity, Wang Xiao couldn't help but let out a slightly surprised gasp.

He truly hadn't expected that this seemingly effeminate man would actually be the murderer everyone wanted to kill.

He couldn't understand why a young master from a family with a considerable reputation would become an assassin.

When they first met, Wang Xiao thought he was just a playboy who indulged in sensual pleasures, but he never expected that the other party was actually a ruthless assassin.

Just as Wang Xiao hesitated slightly due to surprise, the Flower-Loving Prince did not miss this opportunity to counterattack.

Despite the excruciating pain in his shoulder blade, Young Master Lianhua pointed his fingers like a sword, and a condensed, materialized sword aura suddenly burst forth.

With a series of swift sword strikes, blazing sword energy surged forth like a dragon emerging from the sea, its sharp roar sweeping across all directions.

Wang Xiao slightly shifted his footing and took a step back, widening the distance between them.

He has a sword in his hand, and he can use the advantage of the weapon to attack the enemy's weaknesses.

The Seven Star Sword in his right hand seemed to transform into a nimble dragon, dancing in the air with a chilling dragon shadow, and streaks of dazzling sword light slashed out.

The sword energy from both sides was like lightning piercing through the void, instantly illuminating the entire night sky. The fierce energy crisscrossed in the air, producing a series of crisp metallic clangs.

Wang Xiao already had the upper hand, and with the added advantage of his weapon, he quickly suppressed Lianhua Gongzi, forcing him to retreat in a sorry state once again with a single sword strike.

He pressed his advantage relentlessly! Wang Xiao strode forward, his sword flashing as another blinding slash of light hurtled out.

The golden light around him grew even more intense, like a raging fire, and his aura reached its peak.

Suddenly, Wang Xiao's brow twitched, and a strong sense of unease surged into his heart. Almost instinctively, he abruptly stopped his forward momentum and retreated rapidly.

Wang Xiao's premonition was correct! Young Master Lianhua's earlier retreat was a ploy to lure the enemy!

Behind him, a long sword had appeared out of nowhere! He pointed the sword with his left hand to defend himself, while his right hand swiftly grasped the hilt of the sword. Then, with the force of splitting the heavens and opening the earth, he slashed down with all his might!

"boom!"

With a loud bang, a deep pit was instantly cleaved out where Wang Xiao had been standing, and spiderweb-like cracks spread in all directions.

"Why is it a longsword? Shouldn't he be using a sword?" A question flashed through Wang Xiao's mind.

After a brief standoff, the two collided again with a loud crash.

The Flower Prince's swordsmanship was ruthless, his blade flashing brilliantly, its cold light intimidating, and its piercing whistling sound echoed through the night sky.

Wang Xiao's aura was even stronger; his terrifying sword energy seemed to tear through the void, and each strike carried an earth-shattering power.

The blade's edge and the sword's energy clashed violently in the night sky, producing deafening clangs.

The flowers and plants in the courtyard were all reduced to dust by the impact of this fierce energy, flying everywhere and fluttering down.

Suddenly, a muffled thud was heard. Upon hearing this sound, the Pity Flower Prince did not retreat but instead advanced, actually charging directly at the Seven Star Sword in Wang Xiao's hand.

The sharp Seven Star Sword pierced through Lianhua Gongzi's left shoulder blade again, but he seemed to feel no pain. He gritted his teeth and made an even more insane move—he let the sword pass through his body and rushed towards Wang Xiao without regard for anything else. Only when his chest was pressed against the hilt of the sword did he suddenly swing out his left fist!

This self-destructive fighting style really startled Wang Xiao.

Without time to think, Wang Xiao raised his palm to meet the powerful punch from Young Master Lianhua. The instant their fists collided, a strange feeling arose in Wang Xiao's heart again—Young Master Lianhua's punch was all bark and no bite; its power was far less than his true strength!

As Wang Xiaoxiong countered with his powerful palm strike, Lianhua Gongzi was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string.

Seeing his opponent's flying backward, Wang Xiao's heart suddenly tightened. He realized he had been tricked! That punch was simply a ploy to use the momentum of the impact to retreat and escape!

"Trying to run? Not so easy!" Wang Xiaojian continued his pursuit, leaping into the air and giving chase.

As he fled, the Flower Prince showed no sign of pain from his injuries. Instead, he gave Wang Xiao, who was chasing after him, a meaningful smile.

Wang Xiao followed closely behind Lianhua Gongzi, chasing him all the way to a secluded courtyard. But as soon as he stepped into the courtyard, Lianhua Gongzi vanished into thin air.

But with his powerful spiritual sense, Wang Xiao was certain that the other party was hiding in this courtyard!