Chapter 213
When the fourth heavenly tribulation descended, it was even more intense than the third, with its power more than doubled. However, the sect leader once again managed to overcome it.
“Someone else is approaching!”
“Let’s hide for now.”
At this moment, the three Nascent Soul-level individuals sensed that someone was coming. All three of them chose to conceal themselves simultaneously.
In the distance, a streak of flowing light dashed across several thousand miles instantly, rapidly closing in. This flowing light carried an imposing aura and charged straight ahead. Soon, the flowing light was within a range of a thousand miles, still moving at an incredibly fast pace, heading directly for the sect leader.
Nascent Soul Peak!
All three Nascent Soul-level individuals sensed the strength of their opponent simultaneously. This was a formidable Nascent Soul Peak-level expert, and their intentions were far from benevolent. Otherwise, why would they rush towards them in such a manner?
The three Nascent Soul-level individuals turned their attention towards the flowing light, rapidly approaching the sect leader.
“It is indeed you, Dongfang Xue. Haha, as they say, good things come to those who wait. I’ve finally found you.”
As the flowing light drew near, it recognized the sect leader. Despite the faint mist concealing the sect leader’s face, the visitor immediately identified them.“Oh no, it’s one of that woman’s associates!”
The sect leader’s aunt, hiding secretly, saw this person, and her face turned pale. This person was indeed one of that woman’s associates. Several centuries ago, that woman held significant power within their family. Still, at that time, she faced many obstacles and rivals within the family, which allowed the sect leader to escape when they were still vulnerable.
Over the past few centuries, this woman’s status within the family had continued to rise, and she had leveraged the family’s influence to gather many formidable individuals. In her quest to locate the sect leader and eliminate potential threats, she dispatched a Nascent Soul Peak-level expert to search the world for the sect leader. This expert happened to detect the sect leader just when they were establishing their foundation as a cultivator.
As this individual spoke, their aura expanded, and they activated a spiritual talisman that instantly sealed off the surrounding area, clearly taking precautions to prevent the sect leader from escaping. Even as a Nascent Soul Peak-level expert, they were extremely cautious.
The three Nascent Soul-level individuals were drawn to this development as well. They all fell silent and observed the situation intently. Li Su and the sect leader were disciples of the sacred sect, and now, with a Nascent Soul Peak-level expert arriving, they wanted to see how the situation would unfold.
“Li Su, he wants to harm Xue, stop him!”
“If you dare to harm Xue, I will report your actions to our ancestor. When that happens, you’ll have no way out but death!”
The sect leader’s aunt could no longer remain passive and flew up from a distance, shouting, “Is he Li Su?”
The words of the sect leader’s aunt made both the Peak Master of the Dieyun Peak and the Sect Master of the Tianluo Sect turn their gaze towards Li Su once again, their expressions filled with uncertainty. They had previously believed that both individuals were disciples of the sacred sect.
“Heh, you’ve been away from the family for too long, right? Don’t you know that my master has given birth to a naturally-born Dao Body with a first-class spiritual root? You and your clan have already fallen from grace.”
The arriving Nascent Soul Peak-level expert laughed. “Today is the day of your reckoning.”
With those words, he moved his hands, and in the sky, numerous sharp blades suddenly appeared.
But as soon as he finished speaking, he sensed a looming crisis. A formidable martial technique was coming towards him from the front, and this technique was straightforward and powerful, without many embellishments.
A mere Nascent Soul mid-stage!
The Nascent Soul Peak-level expert sneered, forming hand seals to counter with a similar martial technique, engaging in a confrontation with Li Su. How could a Nascent Soul mid-stage cultivator dare to face him head-on without any surprises? This was like a scene from a TV drama, with two martial arts experts directly clashing their inner power. Why would he back down?
“Boom!”
The two formidable attacks collided, creating a tremendous shockwave that swept in all directions, clearing the clouds for miles.
“How is this possible?”
The next moment, following the exclamation of the Nascent Soul Peak-level expert, he rapidly employed various techniques. But it was too late. Ever since he underestimated the situation, there was no turning back.
“Poof!”
Accompanied by the sound of spitting blood, the Nascent Soul Peak-level expert was sent flying backward. During his retreat, he quickly cast spells, managing to dissipate the full force of the blow, and he landed safely several tens of miles away.
“Poof!”
Then, the Nascent Soul Peak-level expert spat out another mouthful of blood but forcibly suppressed his injuries with his true energy to avoid spitting out more.
“How can this be so strong?”
He looked at Li Su in astonishment. This wasn’t just ordinary strength. It was rather extraordinary. A Nascent Soul mid-stage cultivator had not only confronted him head-on but had also forced him to use all of his techniques and spit out two mouthfuls of blood in the process. Even considering his underestimation of the situation, it didn’t seem too out of proportion.