At that mont, Luo Xiu turned his gaze toward Kui Bao, who was shouting and posturing over there. He had heard a little from Kui Dou before, so he knew this was Kui Dou's master and the very person he was here to defeat.
Luo Xiu stepped out from the crowd and walked straight toward the Lotus Pond. "That Companion Green Lotus is mine," he declared.
Hua Muyan and Master Ping knew the side effects of Luo Xiu's physique had already kicked in and he wasn't in good shape. Fearing he was at a disadvantage, they hurried after him.
Wei Qingkuang followed closely behind without hesitation.
The three great saintmasters, however, did not move. They all knew that Kui Bao and his entourage were powerhouses from the Celestial Realm. In terms of personal strength and backing, they were existences the Tri-Rainbow State could not afford to offend.
Kui Bao's figure flashed, blocking Luo Xiu's path. He looked at him with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.
"How utterly ridiculous. You claim this is yours? Did you just make that up, or is your na written on it?" he sneered.
"Boy from the Mortal Realm, I'm grateful you saved earlier, and that is the only reason I'm speaking to you so civilly right now. So, I hope you know what's good for you."
"I ca to the Boundless Heavens and entered this Green Lotus Palace for this very Green Lotus."
"Today, I am set on picking it!"
"Stay quietly on the side, and I won't make things difficult for you. I will even reward you handsoly afterward."
Luo Xiu narrowed his eyes, staring at Kui Bao while he calculated how to take him down in the shortest possible ti.
After all, Kui Bao is a White Emperor. In my current state, it's truly difficult to fight him.
Suddenly, an idea struck him. The array that protects this heavenly palace—the Holy Lotus Great Formation!
With that in mind, Luo Xiu surreptitiously released his Divine Sense, attempting to connect with Xiao Qing, the Formation Spirit of the Holy Lotus Great Formation.
However, when it ca to using the Holy Lotus Great Formation, Luo Ying knew better how to utilize it.
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Kui Bao's eyelids drooped as he t Luo Xiu's gaze. "My patience is limited. Think carefully about whether you want to make an enemy of ."
With that, he turned and stepped into the Lotus Pond, completely ignoring Luo Xiu. From beginning to end, the proud Kui Bao had never taken Luo Xiu seriously. Even though Luo Xiu had displayed the strength of a White Emperor and rescued everyone from the Void, in his eyes, a lowly commoner from the Mortal Realm was just that—a lowly commoner!
"Go to hell! Who the fuck do you think you are, acting all high and mighty?"
Master Ping, desperately not wanting Luo Xiu to use his cultivation again, suddenly cursed as his temper flared. He acted before Luo Xiu could, aiming a kick right at Kui Bao's rear.
The corner of Kui Bao's mouth twitched upward. An aura burst from him, making him as immovable as a mountain! Before Master Ping's kick could land, it was repelled by a blast of Gang Qi.
Imdiately after, Wei Qingkuang also made her move, unleashing a rainbow of Sword Qi in a direct slash at Kui Bao!
But in the next instant, her sword was caught firmly by a fair, delicate hand. It was a man's hand, yet it was more exquisite than any woman's. Before anyone knew what had happened, a man in white had appeared in front of Wei Qingkuang.
The man in white was nad Wuxing Chuan. He and Kui Bao were childhood friends, as close as brothers. Furthermore, their respective factions and family elders had maintained close ties for years.
"Does the Heavenly Azure Empress also wish to ddle in this and make an enemy of the orthodox Heavenly Dao?" Wuxing Chuan asked with a gentle smile, giving off an air of spring-like warmth and scholarly elegance. His public deanor and personality were the polar opposites of Kui Bao's crude directness.
Wei Qingkuang withdrew her sword and stepped back, giving Wuxing Chuan a cold look, disdaining to speak.
Wuxing Chuan smiled faintly. "Speaking of which, our Five Elents Heavenly Palace and your Heaven Azure Empire are practically family. Princess Luoxian is my fiancée. Empress Dowager, as her aunt-by-marriage, do you truly intend to let family co to blows?"
A trace of disgust flashed in Wei Qingkuang's cold eyes. She retorted with a sneer, "You would turn your blades on the very people who just saved your lives. I refuse to associate with such ungrateful, treacherous dogs."
"In that case, die."
The smile on Wuxing Chuan's face never wavered, but his eyes glinted with cold, murderous intent. With a light wave of his hand, an invisible force sent Wei Qingkuang flying.
As she hurtled backward, Wei Qingkuang was aghast.
We are both in the White Emperor Realm, so why is the gap between us so vast?! Is there truly an insurmountable gap between cultivators from the Mortal Realm and the Celestial Realm?
While she was lost in thought, Wuxing Chuan casually flicked a sharp strand of Sword Qi at her. The seemingly faint wisp of Sword Qi contained a complex Law's Breath and a terrifying, suppressed power that felt as if it could erupt at any mont and obliterate the heavens and the earth!
Luo Xiu would certainly not stand by and watch. He flashed forward in an instant, throwing a fierce punch at that wisp of Sword Qi!
A bolt of Glazed Thunder, tinged with green light, tore through the air, splintering the Void as it neutralized the wisp of Sword Qi.
BOOM!
A deafening explosion echoed through the grand hall. A violent shockwave spread in all directions, sending the cultivators staggering back. A few of the Red Emperors who were closer coughed up blood, directly and heavily injured.
A short while later, everything fell silent. The grand hall was quiet.
All eyes were on Luo Xiu, their expressions growing complex.
Wuxing Chuan's complexion was slightly flushed, as if he was affected by the backlash, which had disrupted his qi and blood. Despite this, his eyes burned with excitent as he stared at Luo Xiu as if seeing a priceless treasure.
At the sa ti, Luo Xiu also coughed up blood from the backlash, making his existing injuries even worse.
"The Power of Laws... and the Lightning Principle at that! It even faintly contains the breath of the Wind Dao Principle... This kid is a treasure trove!" Kui Bao shouted excitedly. He quickly walked to Wuxing Chuan's side, his gaze feverish as he stared at Luo Xiu.
"Five Elents Brother, what should we do?"
Wuxing Chuan's lips curved into a slight smile. "Naturally, we kill him and seize his Power of Laws. A lowly commoner from the Mortal Realm is unworthy of such power!"
"Hahahaha... Good!"
Kui Bao threw his head back and laughed, his aura erupting and kicking up furious gusts of wind. He looked burly and clumsy, but his speed was astonishing.
In a flash, he was in front of Luo Xiu. His great hand, like an iron pincer, clenched into a fist and shot directly toward Luo Xiu.
"Kid, for the kindness you showed , I'll give you a quick death!"
At that mont, Hua Muyan darted forward, recklessly throwing herself in front of Luo Xiu to shield him.
Kui Bao let out a sinister laugh. "A re Profound Emperor demon. Since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish!"
With a bang, Kui Bao's fist struck Hua Muyan's abdon.
Strangely, however, it was Kui Bao himself who was sent flying backward. Hua Muyan stood her ground, completely unhard!
Kui Bao did a backflip in the air and staggered several steps upon landing before he managed to steady himself, staring at Hua Muyan in disbelief.
"Girl, are you wearing so kind of protective garnt? A re Profound Emperor like you took my punch and even reflected the force back at ! You must be wearing so priceless treasure!"
Hua Muyan's face darkened as she glared at Kui Bao. It was precisely because she was wearing the Mystic Ribbon Treasure Garnt from Luo Xiu that she had dared to block his attack for him.
"Hahahaha..."
Kui Bao suddenly burst out laughing. "Damn it! How co every one of these Mortal Realm commoners has priceless treasures? It makes us from the Celestial Realm look like the poor ones!"
"Fellow Daoists, we can't let a single one of these Mortal Realm commoners escape today! We'll split all the treasures we get afterward!"
The cultivators were all silent for a mont, their expressions extrely complicated as they looked at Luo Xiu. In truth, no one truly wanted to be the kind of villain who repays kindness with enmity. But reality was often cruel. They couldn't afford to offend people like Kui Bao and Wuxing Chuan, and the consequences of doing so were more than they could bear.
"Lord Kui, I recognize this person!" a Red Emperor from the Celestial Realm suddenly called out as he stepped forward from the crowd.
Kui Bao looked sharply at the Red Emperor. "Spit it out!"
The Red Emperor spoke hurriedly, "This person is none other than Ao Debiao, who recently caused a huge stir throughout the Divine Oracle Cave Heaven! During the battle for Sky Divine City on the twelfth floor, I saw him from a distance. I would never mistake him! Moreover, he's the one who killed . I was lucky to have a Life-Forfeiture Flower that saved my life."
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