Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Fighting the Death Warriors Alone

Fang Cheng turned to see more than ten streaks of blood-red Escape Light flying straight toward him at an astonishing speed.

The auras of these Escape Lights were tumultuous and surging. Shockingly, they were all at the Late-stage Sensing level!

’When did the Xiao Family get so many Late-stage Sensing Cultivators?’

Fang Cheng was puzzled. ’Could they not be from the Xiao Family?’

Just then, the leader of the group pointed at him and shouted:

"This is the man who ruined the Xiao Family’s grand plans! Everyone, attack together and kill him!"

After seeing Fang Cheng, the dozen or so Xiao Family cultivators behind their leader charged forward, their faces filled with hatred and venom, like savage beasts ready to pounce and devour their prey.

In an instant, more than ten Magical Artifacts activated simultaneously. Multi-colored spiritual lights streaked through the air, attacking chaotically and with terrifying power.

Although each individual’s attack was weaker than that of the Xiao Family elder Fang Cheng had previously slain, their combined assault formed a terrifying force.

"Fellow Daoist Fang, be careful! These people are using a Secret Technique to burn their lifespans for more power. They won’t live more than three days, so they’ll fight without any regard for their own lives!"

From behind, Chen Yu Yan’s beautiful eyes glinted as she noticed the truth of the situation, and she hurriedly warned Fang Cheng to flee.

In other words, these Xiao Family cultivators had become madmen who cared nothing for their own lives, seeking only revenge!

Perhaps limited by their innate talent and with no hope for future advancement, their sole purpose was to eliminate the Xiao Family’s lingering threats.

"A Xiao Family death squad?"

Fang Cheng was taken aback. He hadn’t expected the Xiao Family to have such a method at their disposal.

In the blink of an eye, the Magical Artifacts were upon him.

CLANG!

With a flick of his long sleeve, Fang Cheng sent the Cold Wave Radiance Sword shooting out silently to meet the attack. A swath of cyan sword light unfurled like a scroll painting, devouring all the incoming spiritual lights and effortlessly repelling the assault.

Cyan Profound Sword Technique!

Sword Heart Clarity!

In that moment, to Chen Yu Yan and Wen Qianqian, Fang Cheng’s Sword Control Technique was as smooth as flowing water, its unhurried grace carrying an unstoppable might.

’His Sword Technique has improved again!’

Both women had the same thought.

The image of a single man calmly holding off more than ten Late-stage Sensing death-squad members would be etched in their memories for a lifetime.

"Kill!"

The Xiao Family death-squad members were shocked at first, but then they let out a low roar and attacked again with all their might.

The next instant, thirteen Magical Artifacts, glowing with various spiritual lights, blasted toward Fang Cheng once more. Their combined power was nearly twice as strong as before.

No matter how masterful one’s Sword Control Technique, a battle between cultivators wasn’t just a contest of finesse.

With enough absolute power, one could crush anything!

At this moment.

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi for a mile around seemed to have been thrown into a wok of boiling oil, exploding violently.

The Xiao Family death-squad members had used a Secret Technique to forcefully raise their Mid-stage Sensing Cultivation. They already had poor control over their suddenly surged Magical Power, so now that they were attacking with all their strength, there was no technique to speak of—only a pure, frenzied barrage!

Fang Cheng chuckled softly, and the Cold Wave Radiance Sword shot out in a sudden slash. He, too, was now attacking with his full power.

BOOM!

A streak of light faster than lightning collided with the numerous attacks.

The sword light instantly shifted through complex and profound transformations, intercepting all of the incoming attacks.

But the moment of impact, it was clear the sword light was struggling, and it began to shrink back toward Fang Cheng.

Yet, it also displayed incredible resilience, retreating half a step only to advance a full one!

Sharp Sword Auras weaved through the air, retreating and advancing in a breathtaking display of the Sword Technique’s agility and subtlety.

Suddenly!

Fang Cheng let out a soft cry, and the Purple Brilliance Sword shot from his sleeve, sweeping out in a wide arc!

A fan-shaped arc of sword light spread out like ripples on water.

The sword light flickered, pulsing with Thunder Power, and it caught the Xiao Family death-squad members completely by surprise.

’So many of us are attacking you with our full strength, yet you, a mere Mid-stage Sensing Cultivator, still have the power to counterattack?!’

THUD!

THUD!

The bodies of seven of the cultivators were instantly bisected by the sword light, their life force extinguished by the incomparably sharp Sword Aura.

The attacks of the six remaining Xiao Family death-squad members immediately faltered.

"Dammit! Get in close! Don’t give him another chance to use his sword techniques," the leader of the death squad roared.

He frantically channeled his Magical Power and recklessly broke through the Cold Wave Radiance Sword’s blockade, lunging straight for Fang Cheng.

The other five followed suit.

Just then.

Fang Cheng raised the strange blue flower and blew a breath of Magical Power onto it.

A faint floral fragrance drifted through the air.

Countless small blue flowers instantly bloomed on the bodies of the six death-squad members—a scene both bewitching and bizarre!

The next moment, something strange happened.

Before the six men could even get within ten feet of him, they dissolved into a shower of blue petals that fluttered through the air, their bodies and souls annihilated.

"That’s just..."

Wen Qianqian’s eyes went wide as she stared at the scene in utter disbelief.

She knew Fang Cheng was powerful, but she had no idea he was *this* powerful.

Even Chen Yu Yan’s eyes flickered, her heart thrown into turmoil.

The man before her had already given her too many surprises and shocks. Deep in her heart, she felt a mix of astonishment and curiosity, and her estimation of him continued to soar.

Thirteen members of the Xiao Family death squad had all been killed in less time than it takes to drink a cup of tea.

And from beginning to end, they hadn’t forced Fang Cheng to take a single step back!

Wen Qianqian knew full well that even if they had gotten into close combat with Fang Cheng, their chances of victory would have been slim.

After all, she had recently witnessed the scene of Fang Cheng using the Celestial Fire Body Refining Technique to make Xiao Ye’s body explode with a single punch...

"Even the Inner Disciples of the Yinluo Sect probably aren’t this strong, are they?"

Wen Qianqian muttered to herself, biting her lip. She was now more determined than ever to secure Fang Cheng as her backer.

Fang Cheng let out a long breath, took out an Essence Supplement Pill, and swallowed it.

The fight might have looked effortless and casual, but in reality, it had consumed a great deal of his power!

Even he found it hard to believe he had just fought thirteen Late-stage Sensing Cultivators all by himself.

If it weren’t for the strange blue flower Lu Wei had given him as a trump card, he never would have dared to take such a huge risk just to test his Swordsmanship.

He stood quietly for a moment to refine the medicinal power of the Essence Supplement Pill, then said, "Let’s go. We’ll see if there are any other survivors."

The three of them proceeded along the valley. They found several Cyan Bamboo Studies along the way, but there were no Xiao Family cultivators lying in wait.

Inside many of the Cyan Bamboo Studies, some Outer Disciples had already met their demise, having been refined into Blood Bodhis and taken away.

Others were still struggling inside Blood Nightmare Demon Cocoons and were ultimately rescued by Fang Cheng.

Among them were disciples from prominent families, such as Feng Mo, Wang Pan, Dong Qing, and Liu Jufeng.

These disciples came from prominent families, were quite strong themselves, and possessed protective measures bestowed by their clans, so they all managed to hold out until Fang Cheng arrived.

To Fang Cheng’s surprise, three disciples who had started as Servant Disciples had also survived the ordeal.

It seemed that anyone capable of being promoted from a Servant Disciple to an Outer Disciple possessed both a strong will and excellent survival instincts.

In the end, a total of nine Outer Disciples had perished.

The survivors, including Feng Mo and Wang Pan, all thanked Fang Cheng sincerely. Although the situation didn’t allow for much conversation, their gratitude was plain to see.

Even Dong Qing, who was usually proud, aloof, and as reserved as a cold Jade Beauty, thanked him repeatedly after he rescued her, her expression a mixture of shock and uncertainty.

Whatever opinions they had held of Fang Cheng before, this incident completely changed their attitudes, replacing them with a sense of awe.

Fang Cheng paid it no mind. He had only been able to save everyone thanks to the strange blue flower Elder Lu Wei had given him.

In the process of saving them, the strange flower had exhausted its Spiritual Power and withered away.

But at least he hadn’t failed the beautiful elder who had entrusted it to him.

At that moment, the ten Outer Disciples, along with Wen Qianqian, gathered around Fang Cheng to discuss whether they should head to the Demon Suppression Pagoda to help Elder Lu Wei and the others.

Suddenly.

A tremendous, earth-shattering roar echoed from the direction of the Demon Suppression Pagoda!

Two dazzlingly bright Escape Lights shot into the sky, one chasing the other.

A mocking laugh echoed from the leading Escape Light. "Gao Chong, you’d better go check on Feng Jiuzhang! If you don’t help him soon, I’m afraid he won’t last longer than the time it takes an incense stick to burn!"

The pursuing Escape Light let out a curse, venting its fury by launching seven or eight Demon Light Hand Seals at the one in front.

However, the lead Escape Light was incredibly fast and dodged them all with ease.

When the Outer Disciples in the valley heard this voice, a single name immediately surfaced in their minds.

Ren Yan!

The Honored Guest Elder of the Xiao Family.