The swordsman’s words clearly carried a threat.
Chen Xiao frowned and asked Li Miaozhen, "Saintess Junior Sister, who is this person?"
Li Miaozhen replied, "Saint Son Senior Brother, this is Jian Chen, from the Xuanjian Sect."
"Oh, from the Xuanjian Sect, then it's nothing," Chen Xiao said.
Chen Xiao glanced at Jian Chen as if looking at a dead man.
"Li Senior Brother, did you not hear what I said? Hand over the antidote quickly, otherwise..."
Jian Chen's tone grew increasingly somber.
"Otherwise what?" Chen Xiao asked.
"Otherwise, this sword of mine will act on behalf of heaven..."
*Poof*
Before Jian Chen could finish speaking, his head exploded, scattering blood mist that splattered all over Liu Rushi.
"It's never wrong to kill a dog from the Xuanjian Sect," Chen Xiao murmured.
He actually had quite a connection with the Xuanjian Sect. The first time he encountered someone from an reclusive sect was Jian Xiao in the Medicine King Valley.
However, Jian Xiao was merely a cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage, likely a nobody in the Xuanjian Sect.
Jian Chen, on the other hand, the Saint Son of the Xuanjian Sect, was a genuine Void Transformation realm powerhouse.
But so what? Killing him only required a single thought from Chen Xiao.
Li Miaozhen was stunned. From initial doubt to gradually accepting the fact that her Saint Son Senior Brother had hidden his strength, and then to revering him, had only taken a few hours.
However, she never imagined that the strength her Saint Son Senior Brother had hidden was so immense.
Killing a Void Transformation realm cultivator was merely a thought.
Could it be that her Saint Son Senior Brother had already achieved Dao Integration?
While Li Miaozhen was in a daze, Liu Rushi was utterly dumbfounded.
She no longer held any illusions. She had thought that the Saint Son of the Earthly Sect would toy with her for a while before inevitably giving her the antidote.
But upon seeing Jian Chen's head explode, she suddenly realized that the Saint Son of the Earthly Sect had gone mad.
He was serious.
As the ulceration on her skin worsened, Liu Rushi's belief crumbled... she broke down, unable to endure it any longer.
"I give up, I'll strip if you tell me to, just give me the antidote..."
Liu Rushi, layer by layer, shed her long dress, underwear, and undergarments...
Revealing tender skin, soft curves, and full, round breasts...
Admittedly, with her Void Transformation realm strength, even if her entire body rotted away, as long as her Nascent Soul remained, she would not die.
However, in that case, not only would it be difficult for her to find a physical body she liked, but even if she did, her cultivation would be difficult to advance further.
This was because Dao Integration was not merely about uniting with heaven and earth and communicating with the celestial beings; the most crucial aspect was the integration of spirit and body.
The Nascent Soul and the physical body becoming a perfect unity was a prerequisite for entering the Dao Integration realm.
Furthermore, the yearning for the Dao Integration realm varied among cultivators at different stages.
A cultivator at the Divine Transformation stage yearned for Dao Integration far less than one at the Void Transformation stage.
This was because cultivators at the Divine Transformation stage had a high probability of remaining at that stage for their entire lives, unable to even enter the Divine Sea stage.
However, those at the Void Transformation stage were only one step away from Dao Integration, a mere hair's breadth!
The closer one was to the Dao Integration realm, the more desperate they were to enter it.
Therefore, it was not difficult to understand why Liu Rushi made such a choice.
Her body was luminous white, exuding a seductive aura, making it no wonder that the former Saint Son of the Earthly Sect had fallen in love with her at first sight, becoming infatuated.
However, the increasingly ulcerated scars on her face added a touch of grotesqueness to the scene.
Yet, this exquisite woman, whom Li Shouzhen could not obtain, was now kneeling before Chen Xiao.
"Woof woof woof..."
Barks emanated from Liu Rushi's mouth.
Li Miaozhen turned her head away, not out of pity for Liu Rushi, but because she knew that if the Saint Son Senior Brother had been weak, he would be the one stripping and kneeling to bark like a dog.
She simply couldn't bear to look at Liu Rushi's face.
"Li Shouzhen, that's enough!"
"If you continue to torment Junior Sister Liu like this, we won't stand by!"
"Junior Sister Liu has done as you asked, why haven't you produced the antidote?"
Speaking up for Liu Rushi were her other companions.
These included men and women, all Saint Sons and Saintesses from major sects.
In fact, they had wanted to intervene earlier, but Jian Chen's fate as the first to stick his neck out made them reconsider their own strength.
However, at this moment, they felt that the Saint Son of the Earthly Sect had gone too far and had to step forward to speak for their comrade.
Chen Xiao contemptuously swept his gaze over them, "What are you all? What qualifications do you have to speak to our Saint Son of the Earthly Sect like this!"
Excellent, he had perfectly used the identity of the Saint Son of the Earthly Sect to show off.
After all, the Earthly Sect was a top-tier sect, and its Saint Son's status naturally outweighed that of the others.
"Li, don't think you're so great. Everyone knows what kind of person you are. Among the Heaven, Earth, and Human Sects, only your Earthly Sect's Saint Son is a complete idiot!"
"Hmph, don't think that just because you're stronger than us due to the Earthly Sect's cultivation techniques, we're afraid of you. No matter how strong you are alone, can you be an opponent to all of us?"
"That's right, if you still don't give Junior Sister Liu the antidote, we'll all attack together, beating you until your Nascent Soul scatters and your body rots!"
Facing the clamor of these insignificant individuals, Chen Xiao merely sneered dismissively, "I said, you are not qualified to converse with our Saint Son of the Earthly Sect. Even if all of you were combined, it wouldn't be enough!"
The crowd gritted their teeth. This Saint Son of the Earthly Sect was truly ungrateful. Since that was the case, they would let him experience the power of unity!
The atmosphere became tense. Just as the crowd was about to attack Chen Xiao, a deep yet authoritative voice suddenly came from the staircase.
"Heh heh, Saint Son of the Earthly Sect? Such a big mouth. If they are not qualified, then am I, the Saint Son of the Heavenly Sect, qualified?"
As the voice spoke, a young man in a white robe with curly long hair walked onto the second floor.
"Wonderful, it's the Saint Son of the Heavenly Sect!"
"It's Senior Brother Yun Hao!"
"Greetings, Senior Brother Yun!"
Upon seeing the long-haired man, everyone's faces lit up with joy.
This time, Junior Sister Liu would be saved.
And this time, Chen Xiao didn't need to ask the newcomer's identity, as they had already announced it: the Saint Son of the Heavenly Sect, Yun Hao.
That name was truly, damn it, like something out of a cheesy romance novel!
Chen Xiao muttered a silent complaint.
Meanwhile, Li Miaozhen, still worried that her Saint Son Senior Brother had forgotten everything, quietly transmitted some information to him.
Among the Heaven, Earth, and Human Sects, the Heavenly Sect and the Earthly Sect were the most antagonistic, their relationship described as being like fire and water.
And Yun Hao, the Saint Son of the Heavenly Sect, proud of his talent and high cultivation, had often bullied Li Shouzhen during their previous encounters.
In fact, Chen Xiao knew about the discord between the Heavenly and Earthly Sects. Through the Ziwei Dao Master, he had a general understanding of the Heavenly Sect.
In the Immortal Hidden Realm, the southern region was under the jurisdiction of the Earthly Sect, the northeast belonged to the Human Sect, and the vast northwest was controlled by the Heavenly Sect.
This Hundred Flowers Sect was located in the northwest, within the Heavenly Sect's domain.
Looking at Liu Rushi's companions, it was clear they were also from the northwest.
Chen Xiao suddenly realized that Liu Rushi's earlier prank on Li Shouzhen at the Earthly Sect Dao Master's birthday banquet had been instigated by this Saint Son of the Heavenly Sect.
With these thoughts in mind, the hostility in Chen Xiao's eyes intensified.
Noticing her Saint Son Senior Brother's gaze, Li Miaozhen immediately transmitted a message, "Saint Son Senior Brother, the Saint Son of the Heavenly Sect is different from the Saint Sons of other sects. You absolutely must not kill him, otherwise, it will be very troublesome later, and Master will also be in a difficult position."
Having witnessed Chen Xiao's strength, Li Miaozhen had become a devoted follower of her Saint Son Senior Brother and believed that her Saint Son Senior Brother's strength was definitely superior to that of Yun Hao, the Saint Son of the Heavenly Sect.
"Mm, I understand," Chen Xiao replied silently.
In fact, Chen Xiao would not kill this person even without Li Miaozhen's reminder. After all, his goal was the Heavenly Pride Competition and the God Slaying Sword... dealing with these minor figures was just for fun.
A moment of impatience can spoil a great plan.
Upon seeing Yun Hao, Liu Rushi got up from the ground and ran towards him crying, "Senior Brother Yun!"
From the tone of her voice, Chen Xiao could tell that this Liu Rushi definitely had something going on with this "Senior Brother Yun."
Yun Hao's brow furrowed deeply upon seeing the naked Liu Rushi.
When he saw the decaying scars on Liu Rushi's face, his eyes revealed clear disgust.
Liu Rushi, however, did not realize this and followed Yun Hao, tearfully recounting her ordeal.
Yun Hao willed it, and Liu Rushi's discarded clothes flew back onto her body.
"Senior Brother Yun, you must avenge me! Most importantly, you must help me get the antidote back..."
Liu Rushi cried, her tears flowing like rain. Acting coquettishly had always been her trump card.
However, paired with her current appearance, the effect was not only greatly diminished but even repulsive.
"Eat this."
Yun Hao took out a pill from his person and handed it to Liu Rushi.
"Senior Brother Yun, what is this?" Liu Rushi asked doubtfully.
"A pill," Yun Hao replied, offering no further explanation.
Liu Rushi, assuming it was the antidote from her Senior Brother Yun, took the pill and swallowed it.
"Thank you, Senior Brother Yun!" Liu Rushi said with a smile.
However, the next moment, she suddenly felt something was not right with her body.
"Yun, Senior Brother Yun, what medicine did you give me? I feel something is wrong," Liu Rushi said with a pained expression.
"It's the God Extinguishing Pill. After taking it, your Nascent Soul will perish," Yun Hao stated indifferently, his expression blank.
Liu Rushi stared at Yun Hao as if she had gone mad.
Why would Senior Brother Yun give her the God Extinguishing Pill? This, this was essentially sentencing her to death!
Before she could ask, Yun Hao provided the answer: "You are tainted. As a woman who once belonged to me, Yun Hao, you are no longer worthy of living."