Chapter 287: Stop Eating, Run

Chapter 287: Chapter 287: Stop Eating, Run

Yi Xiaoyao had revealed his identity to Leng Bingchuan’s face, so naturally, he had no intention of letting the man live past this day.

This action also served to make Jin Sanbao safer.

Besides, having Jin Sanbao with him would severely hamper Yi Xiaoyao’s fighting ability.

Take his recent clash with the Left and Right Protectors, for instance. Yi Xiaoyao could have easily shattered their attacks and killed them head-on. But worried that Jin Sanbao, who had no cultivation, would be caught in the fallout, he had to use Celestial Fire Instant Illusion to evade their assault and appear behind them.

Upon hearing Yi Xiaoyao’s words, Leng Bingchuan’s eyes immediately lit up.

He knew the name "Blood Sword." Whether he handed Blood Sword over to the Celestial Fire Alliance, the Criminal Alliance, or the Primordial Evil Alliance, he would receive an astonishing reward.

At the same time, Leng Bingchuan also knew that the widely renowned Blood Sword possessed a high-grade Celestial Tier Body Technique: the Celestial Fire Illusion Body.

If Yi Xiaoyao wanted to flee, chances were Leng Bingchuan would be unable to stop him.

And now, Yi Xiaoyao was asking only for a table of food and wine in exchange for giving Leng Bingchuan the opportunity to kill him. How could Leng Bingchuan possibly pass up such a wonderful offer?

"Fine! I’ll prepare your food and wine. Eat and drink up, and have a good journey!"

Leng Bingchuan agreed without a moment’s hesitation.

A moment later, Yi Xiaoyao and Leng Bingchuan faced each other in the sky above.

Yi Xiaoyao was now radiating battle intent. Only through constant battle could he grow stronger.

"Make your move. Only someone of your level is worthy of being my opponent."

Yi Xiaoyao grinned at Leng Bingchuan.

The next instant, he activated the Soul Burning Forbidden Technique. As his Soul Fire blazed, Yi Xiaoyao’s Cultivation surged to the fourth level of the Nascent Soul Transformation Realm.

This leap across three minor realms allowed him to contend with Leng Bingchuan, who was at the seventh level of the Nascent Soul Transformation Realm.

Leng Bingchuan’s eyes narrowed as he sneered, "So, you have a Secret Technique to explosively increase your Cultivation. No wonder you dared to challenge me."

He had heard of Blood Sword’s reputation and knew Yi Xiaoyao could fight opponents far beyond his level, so he didn’t dare underestimate him in the slightest.

And yet, his face remained filled with confidence.

"But coming after me was a grave mistake!"

"Next, I’ll show you that there are some gaps that even a powerful ability to fight above your level cannot bridge!"

The moment his voice fell, Spiritual Power erupted from Leng Bingchuan. Instantly, the space around him and Yi Xiaoyao transformed. Seemingly ethereal icebergs appeared, and the air filled with swirling ice and snow!

Yi Xiaoyao’s expression changed drastically as he felt the space around him transform.

He could distinctly feel his own power being heavily restricted within this icy space.

It was just like how Blood Prison, the Seventh Technique of his Nine Swords of Slaughter, could suppress an enemy’s speed.

But this realm of ice and snow didn’t just suppress his speed; it suppressed his entire strength.

’What kind of technique is this? It’s suppressing nearly thirty percent of my strength!’

The more he felt that omnipresent suppressive force, the more shocked Yi Xiaoyao became.

Seeing Yi Xiaoyao’s expression, Leng Bingchuan let out a cold laugh. "Blood Sword, seeing as you’ve brought me such a grand gift, I’ll let you die with your eyes open. This is the power of a ’Realm’!"

"Realm?" Yi Xiaoyao’s brow furrowed.

Leng Bingchuan grinned smugly.

"If you don’t know what a ’Realm’ is, you should at least know about ’Qi,’ ’Momentum,’ and ’Intent,’ right?"

"A ’Realm,’ then, is a level of mastery that surpasses ’Intent.’"

"Take you, for example. As a Sword Cultivator, you’ve likely mastered Sword Qi, Sword Momentum, and Sword Intent. But you are still a long way from reaching the ’Sword Realm’!"

"This is the unbridgeable gap between us!"

Yi Xiaoyao finally understood.

’So, after Sword Qi, Sword Momentum, and Sword Intent came the Sword Realm.’

And this Leng Bingchuan was a Nascent Soul Transformation expert who had mastered the "Realm of Ice and Snow"!

No wonder the man remained so confident even after Yi Xiaoyao’s Cultivation had surged.

"Thank you for the explanation." Yi Xiaoyao nodded gravely, but the fighting spirit in his eyes hadn’t diminished in the slightest. In fact, it burned even brighter than before.

"I’d like to see for myself just how powerful a Realm truly is!"

With that, Yi Xiaoyao raised his hand and drew his sword, unleashing his Instant Kill Sword and sending out an enchanting Sword Aura.

However, under the suppression of the Realm of Ice and Snow, the speed of his draw was also reduced by thirty percent. Leng Bingchuan saw through the attack instantly, dispelling the Sword Qi with a wave of his hand that sent forth a Wind Blade wrapped in flurries of snow.

Their first exchange was over. The next instant, the two launched into a terrifying series of attacks, clashing relentlessly.

But as the battle raged on, Yi Xiaoyao grew more and more shocked.

He discovered that the Realm of Ice and Snow didn’t just suppress his power; it also amplified Leng Bingchuan’s.

Leng Bingchuan now held the absolute advantage. Grinning widely, he raised a hand and conjured a massive Ice and Snow Storm that instantly engulfed Yi Xiaoyao.

With a flash of fire, Yi Xiaoyao executed the Celestial Fire Instant Illusion, reappearing a great distance away from the Ice and Snow Storm.

’I can’t let this go on. If it does, my defeat is certain!’

Staring gravely at the distant Leng Bingchuan, Yi Xiaoyao was fully aware of the dire situation he faced.

’The Realm’s suppressive power is affecting me too much!’

Leng Bingchuan calmly watched as Yi Xiaoyao once again dodged his killing blow, and licked his lips.

"The Celestial Fire Alliance’s Celestial Fire Illusion Body is indeed worthy of its reputation. If you hand this technique over to me now, I’ll spare your life!"

At this moment, Leng Bingchuan’s gaze burned with desire. More than the massive reward he’d get for handing Yi Xiaoyao over to one of the major alliances, he wanted the Celestial Fire Illusion Body for himself.

Yi Xiaoyao only sneered in response, and the Flame around his body suddenly erupted with immense power.

"Eight Desolates Heaven-Burning Finger! Second Finger—Scorching the Eight Desolates!"

As he roared, the space created by the Realm of Ice and Snow seemed about to be torn open. A colossal, fiery red finger materialized, as if crossing over from Ancient Times, and RUMBLED toward Leng Bingchuan, intent on crushing him.

This was none other than the second finger of the Eight Desolates Heaven-Burning Finger.

Facing such a powerful enemy and at such a disadvantage, Yi Xiaoyao had no choice but to unleash the strongest attack in his current arsenal.

The second finger already possessed the astonishing might of a mid-grade Celestial Tier Spiritual Skill. Now, with Yi Xiaoyao’s Flame having evolved into the Nirvana Phoenix Fire, this attack was powerful enough to annihilate a seventh-level Nascent Soul Transformation expert!

However, though his expression turned grave upon feeling the power of the attack, Leng Bingchuan simply spread his arms wide.

"Celestial Tier Spiritual Skill: Absolute Ice Seal!"

As he roared, the ancient, colossal finger formed from Nirvana Phoenix Fire was still hundreds of feet from impact when its descent slowed dramatically. At the same time, a layer of incredibly thick ice began to form on its surface!

The ice constantly melted under the intense Flame, yet it also constantly re-formed.

Within the Realm of Ice and Snow, the power of the Eight Desolates Heaven-Burning Finger was suppressed, while Leng Bingchuan’s Spiritual Skill was astonishingly amplified.

Finally, when the colossal finger of flame was just dozens of feet from impact, its surface was completely encased in ice. It hung frozen in midair!

Yi Xiaoyao’s heart pounded in terror at the sight.

’My strongest move, the second finger of the Eight Desolates Heaven-Burning Finger... on its very first use, it was frozen solid before it could even unleash its power!’

’This time, I’ve run into a steel wall!’

Yi Xiaoyao thought, his pupils contracting. He immediately shouted down to the mansion below, "Three Treasures, stop eating! Run!"

The word "Run" had barely left his lips when the roof of the mansion below exploded upward. Jin Sanbao, seated inside a bizarre-looking puppet, shot out at a terrifying speed.

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