Luo Xiu had no interest in Xi Er's proactive offer to cooperate. To be precise, he wasn't interested in the Sword Dao Conference at all. He had only co to prevent Luo Qingxian from marrying Zhu Yu, which would allow Luo Hao to seize control of the entire Lingtian Plateau. His other goal was to use this opportunity to slip into the Inner Plains.
"Gods, he actually made it over!"
Suddenly, astonished cries ca from the group of outstanding young talents on the other side.
Luo Xiu turned his head and saw Zhu Yu flying over the giant wall, smoothly breaking through the Sword Array.
He had to admit, Zhu Yu really was sothing else.
The young talents looked up at Zhu Yu's figure, their eyes full of admiration and longing.
"Truly worthy of being Emperor Hao's personal disciple!"
"To pass through the Sword Forest in just three days and set a new historical record, this guy is just too powerful!"
"With such talent, who else among the contemporary elites can surpass him, aside from Her Highness the Holy Maiden?"
"It's clear that the Sword Dao Conference is nothing more than a formality for Zhu Yu. In the end, he will defeat the prodigies of the Hundred Clans and win the hand of Her Highness the Holy Maiden, returning ho with a beautiful bride."
On the other side, Luo Xiu was about to turn away when he suddenly caught sight of the girl in the white dress, Xi Er. She was clenching her fists tightly, staring intently in the direction Zhu Yu had departed with a look of extre unwillingness.
"Tch, showing off with such pathetic skills. Just you wait, I'll definitely defeat you in the Sword Dao Conference!" she muttered. "You think you're worthy of marrying the Holy Maiden? As if!"
Watching Xi Er muttering to herself, Luo Xiu suddenly had an idea and changed his mind.
After grumbling to herself, Xi Er turned her sharp gaze toward Luo Xiu. "So, little guy, are you going to cooperate or not? If not, I'll find soone else!"
"Whatever," Luo Xiu said indifferently.
Xi Er scoffed with disdain. "Tch, what's with that attitude? I can't stand guys like you, always trying to act all cool and mysterious in front of a girl, as if you're so incredible. Deep down, you're probably thrilled for a chance to work with , right?"
As if he hadn't heard her, Luo Xiu turned to look at the giant wall and asked, "How do you plan to break it?"
In truth, Luo Xiu could have simply smashed the giant wall with a single punch. But he figured it was better to keep a low profile. Besides, this Xi Er still had her uses. If he revealed his true strength, she wouldn't cooperate.
Xi Er took a deep breath to compose herself. "No rush. Let treat my injuries first."
With that, she walked to the side, sat down cross-legged, took out an Elixir to consu, and then lifted her white dress to expose her knee. Her once-smooth, fair knee was now bruised, swollen, and bleeding. Even after taking the Healing Pills, the wound wouldn't stop bleeding or close.
Luo Xiu glanced at it and said, "You've been afflicted with Blood Rust Poison."
"Blood Rust Poison? I've never even heard of it." Xi Er rolled her eyes. "I just got accidentally injured by a broken sword. There's just so residual Sword Qi in the wound, that's all."
"To put it simply," Luo Xiu explained, "Blood Rust Poison is like a severe form of tetanus. The blood and rust on the broken sword congealed together, and after fernting for a thousand years, they ford a terrifying poison. If it's not treated promptly, I'm afraid you'll lose both your legs."
"Tch!"
With a look of disbelief, Xi Er took out a bandage and began to wrap her wound, ignoring Luo Xiu completely.
However, hearing his words stirred a hint of fear deep inside her. She decided to have the Divine Doctor take a look as soon as she got back.
A short while later, Xi Er finished treating her wound and began to work with Luo Xiu to break the Sword Array. She had Luo Xiu stand in front to block the Sword Qi attacks for her. As long as he could hold out long enough, she could discern the Sword Array's operational pattern from behind and break it.
Luo Xiu didn't give it much thought and did exactly as she said, as he didn't take this Sword Array seriously in the first place. Gradually, he noticed that Xi Er did have so genuine skill. Her talent in the Sword Dao was also exceptional, as she actually managed to discern the operational pattern of the Sword Array.
Ti trickled by.
Finally, through Xi Er's efforts, a crack was slashed open in the Sword Array.
Luo Xiu praised her, "Not bad. You've got sothing there."
Xi Er lifted her head proudly. "Of course. Who do you think I am?"
As she spoke, a cunning smile flashed across her face. She suddenly struck Luo Xiu's chest with her palm, pushing him into the turbulent mass of Sword Qi. She used his body to shield herself from the dangerous energies swirling around the crack.
Then, with a swift movent, she leaped through the hard-won fissure, vaulting over the giant wall and successfully breaking out of the array. Standing atop the wall, she looked down on Luo Xiu with a hint of mockery in her eyes.
"Little guy, you're still too naive. When you're out in the world, you need to be more careful."
Luo Xiu looked up at her and said coldly, "What is the aning of this?"
Xi Er covered her mouth with a giggle. "Didn't your mother ever teach you? The more beautiful the woman, the more deceitful she is."
"As they say, 'better you than .' To be honest, I was just using you to block the Sword Qi from the very beginning. Anyway, I still have to thank you. Otherwise, I really wouldn't have been able to get out of the Sword Forest so quickly."
With a flick of her wrist, she threw a small bottle of Elixirs down to Luo Xiu and gave him a little wave.
"Little guy, our ti together is over. Let's part ways, hopefully forever. Oh, and this Sword Array can be deadly, so you'd better be careful now. You have fun in there. I won't disturb you any longer."
Below the giant wall, Luo Xiu was already surrounded by the fifty-six blurry figures. Vicious Sword Qi, carrying the pressure of the White Emperor Level, barrelled towards him like a hurricane.
But he paid it no mind.
He shook his head with a self-deprecating smile, feeling sowhat frustrated. I'd planned on using that woman, but I ended up being the one who was used. This world is truly a treacherous place. Indeed, the more beautiful a woman is, the more deceitful she is. However, in the face of absolute power, all sches are aningless.
At that mont, the nearby group of young talents clearly understood what had just happened and looked at Luo Xiu with pity.
"That guy is so pitiful. That woman completely played him."
"Pitiful? It's his own fault for fawning over a pretty face. He walked right into the trap and deserved to get played!"
"Haha, I bet he'll be traumatized by won for the rest of his life!"
"With brains like that, I'm honestly curious how he even made it this far."
BOOM!
As they scoffed, a deafening explosion erupted from beneath the giant wall. Everyone snapped to attention, their eyes fixed on the scene. Amidst the roiling Sword Qi, Luo Xiu was seen punching a large hole straight through the giant wall.
"I... I'll be damned. Is he even human?"
"That's breaking through with sheer force!"
"This dude is way too powerful!"
Just when everyone thought Luo Xiu would leap through the large hole to escape the Sword Array, they saw him turn and march deeper into the formation, as if he wasn't done yet.
Deep within the Sword Array, Luo Xiu stopped. He scanned the fifty-six blurry figures with an indifferent expression and spoke flatly, "You have five breaths. If I haven't slaughtered my way through all fifty-six of you by then, I'll let you live."
"You all love to play, don't you? Well, now it's my turn to play with you."
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