This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 304 A Sudden Outbreak

Shen Li's body trembled, as if something invisible had been severed. A tightness gripped her chest, and she couldn't help but vomit blood from her chest.

Xiao Xingchen seized the opportunity, leaping out to create distance between himself and Shen Li. His feet treading on ice, Hua Xiaolou appeared beside him, grabbing his shoulder and lifting him into the air.

The eldest sister seemed to have exhausted all her strength; with a "bang," the ice sword in her hand shattered into pieces, and her body suddenly exploded, revealing her weakened form once more.

"Ice Sword Soul Slayer? You, Tianling, are really going all out for my Shen family. Aren't you afraid of ruining your own future?"

Shen Li stared at her senior sister, her eyes filled with resentment—an unyielding hatred.

"Even if it means injuring eight hundred of his own, Tianling will not allow Yun Shen Bu Zhi Chu to step out of the barrier."

Hua Xiaolou was the one who responded again. This time, she had gone to great lengths to save Xiao Xingchen and Tian Ling. That ice sword was a rare item even in Tian Ling's possession, not to mention that it had severely injured her senior sister.

“Very well, the Shen family will remember this. When we leave Yun Shen one day, our first act will be to flatten the Tianling Plateau.”

Shen Li was furious and turned to Xiao Xingchen, asking again,

"Are you really going to fight to the death?"

Hua Xiaolou solemnly supported Xiao Xingchen and whispered,

"This is all we can do for you. Although we don't know what the Shen family wants from you, it seems you are of great importance to them. If you want to escape, we can help you get out. The world is vast, and it won't be easy for them to find you."

"Of course, I won't stop you if you want to die. There's no one who can break the forbidden technique of the slave seal. We paid a heavy price to pull you out."

Xiao Xingchen let out a long breath. He had already experienced the effects of the symbiotic soul imprint. Although his consciousness was unaffected, the sense of alienation from his body left him with lingering fear.

After only a moment's thought, he made up his mind. The bronze sword appeared in his hand, pointing at Shen Li.

"Come on, there's no point in saying more. Today it's either you or me who dies. You think you're worthy to make me submit?"

A great battle was about to break out. Shangguan Yun led the people from the water area back to Shen Li's side.

Xiao Xingxue, who had been forgotten for so long, also came together at this time, along with a group of skilled individuals including Yun Xiyao, Huangfu Xinfeng, Shangguan Yun, and Meng Qianfan.

On Xiao Xingchen's side, it was naturally Hua Xiaolou, Ruoxue, and the Eldest Princess. As for the Senior Sister, the ice sword from earlier had already severely injured her.

In terms of both numbers and the quality of experts, they were simply not enough. Of course, this was under the condition that Xizhu did not make a move. If Xizhu had made a move, she would have crushed them. Unfortunately, Xizhu had made it clear beforehand that she would not make a move here.

However, these were clearly not his concerns. The essence of swordsmanship was to charge forward relentlessly; no matter how many people lay ahead, he would raze them all to the ground with a single sword strike.

The fact that the recognition of her husband turned into a full-blown fight between the two camps was something no one expected. Xiao Xingchen's fierceness surprised Shen Li. At this point, evidence and marriage certificate were no longer important. What she wanted was to beat the other side into submission and take him down.

As for the Martial Emperor of Yong'an City, she didn't take him seriously at all. He was just a secular Martial Emperor. Outside of Yun Shen, such a monarch was nothing more than a puppet.

"I'm asking you one last time, do you really want to fight? If a war breaks out, Yong'an won't be able to protect you."

This time it was Shangguan Yun's turn. He had many concerns. In the battle of Yong'an, a confrontation with Emperor Wu was inevitable. Emperor Wu was unfathomable, and he did not want to clash directly unless absolutely necessary.

There are many skilled fighters in the water, but they cannot withstand a large-scale battle here.

"Enough with the nonsense. You want to bully me and stand on the high ground? I'm giving you face."

Xiao Xingchen smiled disdainfully. The Bronze Divine Tree shone brightly once more. This time, he was determined to fight them with all his might.

Regardless of the consequences, regardless of the outrage from all sides, he was determined to fight.

"Break!" With a loud shout, he was the first to disappear from everyone's sight.

His target was Yun Xiyao. Since his senior sister was seriously injured, he was the only one here who could stand up to Yun Xiyao.

The bronze sword cleaved through the void, and a bronze sword light burst forth from nothingness, thus beginning the great battle between the two sides.

The demonic sword struck silently, aimed directly at Shen Li's back. If Xiao Xingchen's attack was as swift as lightning, then the demonic sword was a terrifying arrival.

The moment the Fifth Realm Ghost Sword appeared, Shen Li trembled all over, a look of terror flashing across her face. Suddenly, a black blade pierced her chest from behind.

Shangguan Yun's expression changed drastically. In a flash, he crashed into Shen Li. With his impact, Shen Li's body was swayed, a splash of bright red blood appeared in the air, and the two of them fell to the side.

Seeing this, Meng Qianfan quickly moved to their side, looking around warily.

"Be careful, everyone. Who could it be that has a high-level ghost sword among them?"

Shangguan Yun spoke solemnly, and the people from the water area surrounded them. This relieved a great deal of pressure, and one ghost swordsman held off many of them.

How could Ruoxue retreat? The moment the Eldest Princess drew her sword, she charged towards the center of the battlefield, unleashing the full power of her sixth realm cultivation, and engaged the Shen family in battle.

Hua Xiaolou and Tian Ling's fellow disciples naturally assisted Xiao Xingchen in blocking the alliance from the waters.

Suddenly, in the heart of Yong'an City, a series of booming sounds began to resound. The aftershocks of the battle from above the Six Realms began to pour down upon Yong'an, continuously affecting the daily lives of its people.

Those forces that did not wish to participate, such as Dali, Dayan, and Ranjin Temple, stood on one side of the void, quietly observing the changes on the battlefield.

Their gazes turned toward the Imperial Palace. This was Emperor Wu's territory; how could he allow a great battle to take place here?

For the first time, Xiao Xingchen truly felt how terrifying Yun Xiyao was. He could tell that Yun Xiyao didn't want to fight, but their opposing identities made it impossible for them to avoid a battle.

Yun Xiyao's strength needs to be restrained, otherwise their side will be suppressed all at once.

Therefore, even if Xiao Xingchen uses all his methods, he must hold this person back until Ruoxue and Hua Xiaolou's battle is decided, only then can the pressure on his side be relieved.

In a secluded corner, unnoticed by anyone, Xiao Xingxue slowly concealed herself. No one noticed her. With the outbreak of battle, one person was missing.

Only Mu Wushuang remained unperturbed throughout, instead watching the inexplicable battle with curiosity. Her gaze swept across the entire arena before finally settling on Xiao Xingxue.

The moment Xiao Xingxue deliberately concealed herself, Mu Wushuang's body shattered on the spot and vanished.

Xizhu glanced at it briefly before looking away. She found a chair and sat down. Behind her was the Prince Kaoshan's mansion, and Ling Feiyuan and the others were eagerly trying to rush out, but Xizhu's magic array trapped them inside.

This was Xiao Xingchen's idea. This kind of combat wasn't the Ling family army's forte; their true fighting strength lay in the battlefield. He didn't want the Ling family army to be exposed in individual combat situations here.

The eldest princess stood motionless, her gaze fixed on the ghost sword that kept appearing in the arena. With just one sword, she put Shen Li and Shui Yu in a very passive position.