Before doing anything, you should formulate a detailed plan and try your best to make things develop according to the plan.

However, it’s quite normal for reality and plans to have discrepancies.

When Song Yuanhua transformed two short blades into long whips, the burst of frontal combat power was unexpected to everyone; he seemed to suddenly switch from an assassin to a warrior.

At this moment, even Guan Gui had to activate the Qi Gathering Life and Death Refining Technique to withstand, for if the encirclement were broken, a tragedy far beyond estimation might occur here.

Fortunately, the intense battle didn’t last long. Li Rui rode out on the warhorse transformed from Divine Thunder.

Approaching the battlefield, he activated the Wind Riding Skill on his wristband, allowing him to descend from above.

Wrapped in rolling Divine Thunder, he appeared like a deity descending, holding a long umbrella like white jade, smashing down towards the swordsman.

"Scatter!"

All those still alive were the top among experts. Just one glance was enough to know that this clash could easily draw in the spectators; it’s better to slip away first.

Song Yuanhua didn’t have time to care about them as the two whips combined, purple flames erupted like dragons, rushing out. Meanwhile, a few talismans flew from his sleeve; a stream of blood surged from the talismans, entwining the flames on the whips.

This was the source of that blood evil aura.

But Li Rui’s move was not easy to intercept either.

According to the effect of the skill "Galloping with Iron and Steel," the longer the raiding journey, the higher the damage of the final blow. He deliberately galloped ten miles for this strike.

He pressed down from the air, his eyes fixed on Song Yuanhua.

"Long time no see!!"

Boom!!!

Their spells collided, a wave of pressure pushed the surroundings away, and the trees that had been broken and fallen in the previous battle were blown up, taking a long time to settle back down.

Last time, this move resulted in a draw with Simon, but at that time, he didn’t have the Yin Yang Umbrella, nor did he have such luxurious buffs on him.

Once all anomalies dissipated, both individuals at the storm’s center were still standing.

Li Rui appeared more disheveled, with slight burns and corrosive damage on his body. In contrast, Song Yuanhua remained calm and intact.

However, at this moment, Li Rui’s mindset was more relaxed, while Song Yuanhua showed a serious expression.

"You’ve improved a lot," Song Yuanhua said coldly.

Li Rui chuckled, "You’re flattering me, flattering me. I didn’t expect to meet old friends here. May I have the honor of knowing your name..."

"Song Yuanhua."

The swordsman reported his name.

During their last meeting, the two hadn’t exchanged names; this individual had cornered the Peach Blossom Lady with just one blade. If it weren’t for Chongxu and others arriving in time, both the Forest Spirit leader and Li Rui would have lost their lives.

But this time, from the move just exchanged, it was evident this young man, whom he had only met once before, had grown much stronger.

"Amazing,"

Nan Jiumei exclaimed from afar, "He actually took such a move head-on. When did he become this strong?"

Not only Song Yuanhua but others were secretly fascinated. Each time they saw Li Rui, he seemed stronger than the last.

Li Rui clasped his hands, "May I ask what brings Brother Song here this time?"

Song Yuanhua remained silent, seemingly unwilling to answer.

"You only need to know, I plan to kill you all."

Apparently, this person wasn’t as knowledgeable about outsiders as Zuo Qiutian; he didn’t know just killing without collecting souls wouldn’t truly end them.

Li Rui had no time to speak before the other said, "You don’t need to be stubborn. Don’t think I can’t tell, the last move relied heavily on the long-range assault; I don’t know what spell this is, but you surely can’t retreat and repeat it."

Li Rui was secretly shocked, admiring this person’s insight. As a local of the Secret Realm World, Song Yuanhua didn’t have the concept of skills. Though he didn’t understand what spell could have such effects, he saw the final blow’s damage of "Galloping with Iron and Steel" was related to assault distance, indeed impressive.

"Then try it and you’ll know."

Yet Li Rui showed no fear; without hesitation, he directly activated Yin Yang Reversal.

Initially expected as mere empty talk, Song Yuanhua’s smile suddenly vanished from his face.

"What is this?!"

Unexpectedly, his reaction wasn’t just cautious about this unfamiliar state skill. It even revealed undisguised fear.

However, Li Rui no longer wasted words; the skill only lasted three minutes.

Seeing this, even though Guan Gui and the others found it strange, they immediately encircled from all sides, ready to assist.

At this moment, a few beams of light fired towards Li Rui from behind. Turning back, Cheng Mingyue finally arrived, renewing the dissipated status boosts.

Thus, Li Rui raised the Adamantine Umbrella, and began launching his big move.

The Blood Soul Ring, an Epic Level artifact he had kept before leaving, unlocked all status skills, followed by the All Heaven Great Thunder Fire Seal Spell.

Initially, everyone planned to help Li Rui create an opportunity for an attack, but feeling the pressure of this skill, they backed off again. Who starts with a big move like this?

They didn’t know that getting here with "Galloping with Iron and Steel" had already consumed quite some time for Li Rui; now the duration of the Primordial Spirit Tree Juice was only half a minute left. In this short time, he aimed to attack as much as possible.

Crack!

The gloomy Celestial Thunder struck down from the sky, heading straight for Song Yuanhua.

The swordsman responded with unprecedented seriousness, roared in anger, facing the might of heaven as a mortal.

His fear was because this group, after years of study, focused on how to deal with the so-called Heavenly Dao.

Upon seeing Li Rui’s transformation, he had realized this ability at least related to the Upper Realm.

He didn’t know why an outsider possessed such means, but regardless, the situation was a bit precarious now.

He no longer casually received others’ skills as before; instead, he went all out, using everything from his treasures to talismans.

"Ah—"

With a roar, the reversing Divine Thunder and Community Thunder descended, forcing those encircling to retreat again.

They could tell how strong the skill was, so relying on rich combat experience, they immediately changed tactics.

Let Li Rui strike first; if Song Yuanhua was hurt, then they would move in to deliver the final blow.

The chilling aura caused the already destroyed vegetation nearby to start rotting, the ground frosted, and the lightning finally struck the ground, completely engulfing Song Yuanhua.

"Success!"

They saw that this time, Song Yuanhua couldn’t casually defend himself with the blade, nor calmly manage; he was instantly engulfed.

Yet in the next second, the situation changed.

After the reversal of the All Heaven Great Thunder Fire Seal Spell vanished, amidst the frost and Evil Qi, the swordsman still stood there, though the hat on his head cracked with a seam, seemingly about to shatter.

"Today I must kill you."

Song Yuanhua realized Li Rui was even stronger than anticipated, forcing him to use even the hat, a well-refined treasure. If this person wasn’t eliminated, the future threat would be even greater.

Li Rui stared at him, not responding, merely feeling his Spiritual Power madly recovering under the boost of the Legendary Level spiritual recovery item, then repeated the previous action.

The All Heaven Great Thunder Fire Seal Spell began to gather again.

?!

Everyone, including Song Yuanhua, was in absolute shock.

Such a strong skill, there’s more?!