“What business is it of yours whether I have a Golden Core or not? All that matters is whether I kill you!”
Chen Xiao rolled his eyes and walked towards Jian Xiao, intending to end the fight quickly. He had to establish his authority today.
“Another one who isn’t afraid of death. With your ant-like existence, you think you can kill me… Wait, that sword of yours is quite good. It’s a magical artifact?”
Upon seeing Chen Xiao draw the Yitian Sword, a greedy glint appeared in Jian Xiao’s eyes.
“I never expected an ant like you to possess a magical artifact. Such a treasure in your hands is a complete waste. Let Grandpa take it from you!”
Jian Xiao had made up his mind: kill for treasure!
Originally, his trip to Medicine King Valley held little benefit for him. However, obtaining this magical artifact made the journey worthwhile.
“You want my magical artifact? Then let’s see if you have the life to take it!”
Chen Xiao grinned menacingly, his aura suddenly erupting.
“Oh? You have some skill, kid!”
Jian Xiao was surprised that Chen Xiao, who hadn’t even formed a Golden Core, could unleash such a powerful aura. “But it’s only that. Die for me!”
Before his words fell, Jian Xiao raised his Xuan Tie Heavy Sword and swung it.
*Swish—*
A crescent-shaped sword energy shot directly towards Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao did not dodge. He met the sword energy head-on with his body.
The onlookers immediately broke out in a cold sweat for him. After all, it was this very sword energy that Jian Xiao had used to split Zhu Hanshan’s divine sense in half just moments ago.
Without giving the crowd time to react, the sword energy struck Chen Xiao.
“Kid, you should be dead now… What? What is this?”
When Jian Xiao saw what was happening, he was stunned.
His sword energy had clearly struck Chen Xiao’s body.
However, Chen Xiao’s body merely rippled, and then the sword energy seemed to be absorbed, vanishing without a trace!
“What’s going on?”
“Am I seeing things?”
“What kind of ability does this kid have!”
Amidst the murmuring crowd, Chen Xiao, holding the Yitian Sword, grinned at Jian Xiao and sneered, “You call yourself a swordsman?”
Before he finished speaking, Chen Xiao swung his sword.
A thin line of red and blue flashed by, and Chen Xiao sheathed the Yitian Sword.
Immediately after, Jian Xiao’s upper body slowly slid to the ground.
The dignified Nascent Soul realm expert was actually bisected by Chen Xiao’s single sword strike!
In an instant, the entire scene fell into a deathly silence!
Everyone stared at the scene before them in disbelief, forgetting even to breathe.
A disciple of a reclusive sect, whom even the Soul Transformation realm expert Zhu Hanshan had bowed to, had been killed by this kid with one sword?
However, they didn’t know that it wasn’t over yet.
When Chen Xiao’s divine sense located Jian Xiao’s Nascent Soul, the crescent sword energy he had absorbed earlier was immediately unleashed, flying directly towards the Nascent Soul.
*Poof—*
Jian Xiao’s Nascent Soul was severed by his own sword energy, meeting the same fate of being split in two…
With this, Jian Xiao, as a person, had completely vanished from this world!
Others couldn’t see Jian Xiao’s Nascent Soul, so they had no idea what Chen Xiao was doing.
However, Zhu Hanshan saw it all clearly and was utterly bewildered.
He couldn’t comprehend Chen Xiao’s abilities at all.
Of course, he knew Chen Xiao possessed some skill; otherwise, how could someone like him wear the Yin Yang Jade?
But he had never imagined Chen Xiao’s abilities would be this formidable.
Killing a Nascent Soul cultivator was like slaughtering a chicken. This strength was perhaps comparable to a true Soul Transformation realm expert… or even more.
“Old man, how about it? Can I say I’m stronger than you now?”
Chen Xiao turned his gaze to Zhu Hanshan, asking with a playful smirk.
Zhu Hanshan smiled and cupped his hands: “Sir’s strength is unprecedented. This old man is deeply impressed!”
Among everyone present, Chu Luo was the happiest, jumping with joy.
“I told you, Brother Chen is very capable. See, I was right!”
Chu Qingbai smiled: “Our Chu family can overcome this calamity today entirely due to Mr. Chen’s divine might. Valley Master, this is all your credit!”
This address of “Valley Master” from Chu Qingbai officially announced Chu Luo’s new identity.
Chu Luo rubbed his nose: “Dad, why don’t we wait a bit? I haven’t finished playing outside yet…”
“You rascal!”
Chu Qingbai patted Chu Luo’s shoulder with a helpless expression.
However, at this moment, Chu Qingsong said, rather dampening the mood: “Xiao Luo, you should do it!”
“Do what?”
Chu Luo asked, confused. It was unclear if he had forgotten the rules of the life-and-death challenge or was deliberately playing dumb.
“According to the rules of the life-and-death challenge, the losing party must be executed. I lost, so you do it. Give your second uncle a quick end.”
Chu Qingsong closed his eyes and extended his neck.
Chu Luo smiled faintly and said dismissively: “Second Uncle, rules are dead, but people are alive. This rule is unreasonable. It can be discarded.”
“But, these are the rules left by our ancestors!”
Chu Qingsong frowned.
“They have returned to dust. I, however, am the current Valley Master of Medicine King Valley. If I cannot even make such a decision, what is the point of me being the Valley Master!”
Chu Luo said calmly.
Chu Qingsong stared blankly at Chu Luo for a long time before suddenly smiling with relief.
“Xiao Luo, your father and I are not as capable as you. You are truly worthy of being the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley… However, you’ve just become Valley Master and are already facing a great trouble. It’s tough on you!”
The great trouble Chu Qingsong referred to was self-evident.
The killing of a disciple from a reclusive sect within Medicine King Valley was an event that would surely shake the entire Immortal Hidden Realm. The Xuan Jian Sect would absolutely not let this go.
Mentioning this cast a shadow over everyone’s heads.
If the people from Xuan Jian Sect came looking for trouble, there would be no mercy. Even the household servants and workers wouldn’t survive.
At this moment, Chu Qingbai suddenly smiled slightly and said: “Second Brother, welcome back to Medicine King Valley. It seems there are some things I must tell you!”
“Yes, Big Brother, what do you need to tell me?”
Chu Qingsong asked.
“Some matters that the Chu family must know. And you, Chu Luo, you come with me too. You should know these things as well!”
Chu Qingbai commanded.
“Yes, Father.”
The three members of the Chu family left. Zhu Hanshan turned to Chen Xiao and said, “Mr. Chen, time waits for no one. We should be going.”
“Old sir, are you finally going to take me there?”
Chen Xiao suddenly became excited. “What exactly is inside there?”
“Haven’t you already guessed?”
Zhu Hanshan smiled faintly. “That place is exactly what you are looking for!”