Chapter 1316 - 1316: Narrow Encounter with a Nemesis

Edge of the Beast Forest.

Liu Zixuan and Xiao Hu searched left and right for small animals they could catch.

After a few minutes passed, Xiao Hu gestured to Liu Zixuan to be silent and Liu Zixuan then looked to Xiao Hu's left, where there was a not-so-large wild boar behind the bushes.

Xiao Hu rolled up his sleeves, made a gesture to Liu Zixuan, and the two of them began to surround the wild boar.

No wonder it was a creature in the Beast Forest of the Ancient Ruins; the two were already incredibly powerful Martial Artists, moving almost silently as they approached, yet it still sensed them a bit.

Seeing the beast trying to escape, Xiao Hu's burly figure paused and immediately blocked its path!

Squeal!

The wild boar let out a cry, turned around to flee, but didn't expect Liu Zixuan had already reached the front of it, and with a punch, knocked the beast to the ground!

Xiao Hu grinned and said, "If the two of us can't even catch a wild boar, we'd be laughed at!"

Liu Zixuan was just about to bend down and pick up the beast when suddenly a cold gleam shot toward his wrist.

"Watch out, Brother Xuan!" Xiao Hu rushed forward and pushed Liu Zixuan aside just as a metallic arrow appeared, piercing through the tree trunk with a clang!

"Who's there?" Liu Zixuan shouted!

"I've taken a liking to this wild boar, you can go find another."

At this moment, two figures emerged from their right, and from a distance, one of them seemed vaguely familiar to Liu Zixuan, but the night made it hard for him to see clearly.

However, as they had worked hard for this prey, how could they just let others take it?

Before Liu Zixuan could speak, Xiao Hu stepped forward with a cold snort: "This wild boar was caught by us, you just say you like it and want it; that's shameless!"

"Oh, familiar faces!"

The two voices approached, recognizing Liu Zixuan first.

Liu Zixuan looked closely and suddenly sneered, "What a small world!"

Standing before them were two powerhouses from the Angel Sect; although they hadn't met in front of the tower before, Liu Zixuan remembered them well.

One of them was clearly the Vice Sect Leader of the Angel Sect, Qiao Siyang.

The very one who had caused Liu Zixuan's realm to drop upon entering the ruins!

Though they hadn't encountered him in the ruins until now.

But meeting now wasn't too late; they could settle old and new scores all together!

Seeing the cold glint in Liu Zixuan's eyes, Qiao Siyang smiled meaningfully: "You seem to hold quite a grudge against me!"

"Shouldn't I? When the ruins opened, you schemed against me and other keyholders, and now you want to steal my prize in the dark night. Do you expect me to welcome you with a smile?" Liu Zixuan coldly retorted.

Qiao Siyang crossed his arms in front of his chest, glanced disdainfully at Liu Zixuan: "Being schemed against only shows your foolishness, losing your prize simply shows your weakness. Liu Zixuan, outside I might be concerned about your influence, but here in the ruins, do you think I still need to fear you?"

Liu Zixuan chuckled mockingly: "Then why don't you try it!"

Hearing this, Qiao Siyang looked at Liu Zixuan and then at Xiao Hu: "Both I and the Great Elder are in the Life and Death Realm, while your side only has you in the Life and Death Realm, and your friend is merely in the Innate Emperor Realm Third Heaven. Do you think this battle has any suspense?"

"So what if it's Innate Emperor Realm Third Heaven! I'm not afraid of you!!"

Xiao Hu suddenly stepped forward, his intimidating aura fully displayed.

In terms of realm, he was indeed slightly lacking, but it didn't mean he shied away from battle!

Moreover, Xiao Hu's cultivation technique wasn't measured by an ordinary Martial Artist's realm; back then, he was even a realm lower than Liu Zixuan, yet with his formidable bloodline power, he didn't let Liu Zixuan gain much advantage!

This, Liu Zixuan firmly believed!

Hearing this, Qiao Siyang's expression grew more mocking: "In that case, I'll fulfill your wish!"

After speaking, he instructed the Angel Sect Great Elder: "I'll handle Liu Zixuan, you take on that big fool, kill them both, and we'll feast on roast suckling pig!"

The Angel Sect Great Elder's lips curled slightly: "Make it quick; compared to these two brats, the roast suckling pig is far more enticing!"

In one dismissive remark, he showed sheer contempt for Liu Zixuan and Xiao Hu!

Indeed, with two Life and Death Realm practitioners facing one Life and Death Realm and one Innate Emperor Realm Third Heaven, they had enough confidence.

The battle was about to erupt!

The Angel Sect Great Elder unsheathed his weapon, charging directly at Xiao Hu.

Liu Zixuan whispered to Xiao Hu: "Be cautious!"

Xiao Hu nodded heavily: "Don't worry, he won't beat me!"

With that, they engaged in fierce combat.

At this moment, only Liu Zixuan and Qiao Siyang were left in the clearing.

Qiao Siyang reached into the air, and a long knife appeared in his hand.

The blade hummed softly, directly pointing at Liu Zixuan: "Today, you, the peak powerhouse of the Star Sea Martial Realm, will die by my hand, Qiao Siyang, the Angel Sect Vice Sect Leader!"

The Xuanyuan Sword flashed a trace of golden light, slowly appearing in Liu Zixuan's hand: "Save your big words for after you've killed me!"

"Heh."

Qiao Siyang smirked, his right foot pressing down as he leaped into the air, the long knife like a crescent moon descending from above, aiming straight for Liu Zixuan's face.

Seeing this, Liu Zixuan slightly bent his left leg, leaping up to meet the attack with the Xuanyuan Sword.

Boom!

Slash...

Blades clashed, sparks flew in the air as the first strike between the two Life and Death Realm fighters sent ripples all around, shaking the nearby trees, with occasional sounds of other small creatures being startled.

Qiao Siyang's long knife was blocked by the Xuanyuan Sword, causing his brows to furrow deeply: "Truly a coveted sword!"

"So, are you admitting you have a lousy knife?" Liu Zixuan taunted with a mocking smile.

"Hmph!"

Qiao Siyang's left hand suddenly clasped the knife handle, giving it a slight flick to change its direction, sweeping it towards Liu Zixuan's abdomen.

"Ridiculous!"

Liu Zixuan sneered, dodging the strike while the Xuanyuan Sword unexpectedly left his hand.

Being so close to perfection, coupled with the Sword Spirit's control, meant it didn't need Liu Zixuan's deliberate manipulation; sword and man separating suddenly caught Qiao Siyang a bit off guard.

After fending off several attacks, Qiao Siyang slightly moved his lips as if reciting an incantation, and suddenly, his entire body surged with silver light...