"You're asking for it!"
Xing Wuming's expression was unpredictable, shifting between light and dark.
The other party's origins are unknown, but they don't seem to be after the Lieyang Mine... Could they be here to seek revenge?
He's made quite a few enemies over the years, but he probably hasn't offended anyone this powerful.
Xing Wuming's mind raced, and he assumed the person in front of him was an assassin hired by some enemy.
As for the suspected enemy family members, Zhang Qiming's name was never even on their minds.
Faced with Li Ming's fierce offensive.
Xing Wuming instantly drew his sword and counterattacked.
The sword intent burned fiercely like a raging fire.
"Blazing Flame Sword Technique!"
The billowing flames spread out, scorching the surrounding air. With a single slash of his sword, dozens of crimson sword energies split off, causing the flowers, plants, and trees within dozens of meters of him to wither and dry up under the intense heat.
The blade's edge and the sword's energy clashed, producing an astonishing roar.
The explosive aura created a wave of heat, and the terrifying impact leveled the area within tens of meters around it.
"Clang clang clang!"
In the nearby mine, alarms suddenly sounded, and the sound of bells rang incessantly.
"What happened?!"
"It seems Elder Xing has been attacked!"
"What……"
Some disciples of the Qingyun Sword Sect were immediately thrown into a panic. Given the earth-shaking scene, the newcomer must be a master of the same level as Xing Wuming or even stronger.
It seems that their group wouldn't be able to make much of a difference.
However, quite a few people still approached the direction of the battlefield.
Inside the ruins, two figures faced each other.
Li Ming stood with his sword in hand, his black robes spotless, showing no sign of the massive collision he had just caused.
However, Xing Wuming looked much more miserable, his whole body was disheveled, and his breathing was already somewhat unsteady.
"Come quickly and join me in killing this thief! The Refinement Realm experts near the sect will be here soon! If you perform a great service, I will personally recommend you for credit!"
This roar was spoken by Xing Wuming to the two Golden Core Realm disciples nearby. After all, it would be useless for ordinary disciples to come up and help, as they would not be a match for him. Only when Golden Core Realm martial artists joined forces could they put up a fight.
As soon as Xing Wuming finished speaking, the two Qingyun Sword Sect disciples who had previously tried to protect themselves exchanged glances, both eager to make a move.
After all, if they perform well now, the sect will see their efforts and loyalty and might cultivate them.
At that time, they will not be without hope of breaking through to the Refinement of Spirit.
Furthermore, if they don't take action now, and Xing Wuming is killed in battle, the Refining God level elders who arrive will surely take their anger out on them.
Thinking of this, the two Golden Core Realm disciples instantly leaped up from the crowd.
One is at the third level of the Golden Core stage, and the other is at the fifth level of the Golden Core stage.
Both of them were true disciples who had accepted missions from their sects to guard this place, and their strength was naturally not weak.
"Uncle Xing, don't panic, we're coming!"
The two men stepped out from the left and right, each drawing their long swords.
The two muttered to themselves, but their hands moved with utmost care.
Upon seeing the two make their move, the Qingyun Sword Sect disciples nearby instantly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Although these two senior brothers are usually arrogant, their strength should not be underestimated."
"It is said that they once joined forces and were able to fight against a Grandmaster of Divine Refinement!"
"Yes, if it were them, dealing with this person wouldn't be a problem."
As if they had heard the crowd's comments, the two unleashed their true energy, and their aura surged.
"Combined Attack Secret Technique: Sword Net!"
The two of them were masters of combined attacks. The sword energy seemed to be under their control, forming a large net several meters long and wide, leaving Li Ming with no room to dodge.
"Hmph, you dare to show off your meager skills before an expert!"
Li Ming snorted coldly and instantly drew the Breaking True Sword, which was very effective against this kind of true energy attack.
Moreover, after nurturing the sword for so long, it's time to unsheathe it a little.
"Mysterious Fire Sword Technique, Burning Style!"
As true energy flowed into the sword, sword energy instantly condensed, and the crimson sword energy seemed to form a sea of fire around his body.
Then a massive crimson sword aura slashed directly at the enormous sword net.
It instantly pierced through the large net and headed straight for the two of them.
The two disciples, both at the Golden Core stage, were horrified upon seeing this.
Their carefully crafted ultimate moves were easily shattered, and the residual power of the sword energy seemed to have not diminished in the slightest!
\\\"Oops!\\\"
The two of them secretly realized something was wrong.
That sword energy is too strong!
This is hardly the sword energy of a Golden Core Realm cultivator; even a strike from a Refining Spirit Grandmaster wouldn't be much stronger!
Fortunately, they reacted in time, using their longswords to protect themselves and unleashing their true energy to barely withstand the attack.
But before they could even come to their senses...
They then saw Li Ming move a great distance in an instant and arrive in front of the two of them.
\\\"die!\\\"
Li Ming gave them no chance, continuing to unleash his true energy, and slashed out a sky-piercing blade of light.
Wherever the blade's light passed, the air was torn apart, and a series of thunderous explosions resounded. Anything that tried to block it would be shredded!
Their attempts to defend themselves against the terrifying blade of light that stretched for tens of meters were futile.
With a flash of light, the two Golden Core Realm disciples were instantly cut in two.
"Boom!"
The ground itself was also cleaved into a huge trench.
Time seemed to stand still. Some disciples who wanted to join the battle stopped in their tracks, frozen in place, their hearts filled with fear.
\\\"What......\\\"
"How is this possible..."
"Could the other party be some kind of Refining God Grandmaster?"
It's no wonder they'd misunderstand Li Ming's level of understanding.
The strength he displayed was simply terrifying.
The Qingyun Sword Sect is a decent sect, and its disciples are definitely not mediocre. The true disciples are the best among them, yet they were killed so easily!
Thinking of this, the disciples dared not move an inch.
Whether they are afraid of death or not is another matter, but they certainly don't want to die in vain.
No matter how severe the punishment is afterward, it won't directly cost them their lives.
Seeing that Li Ming had dealt with the two henchmen he had called for in just two moves, Xing Wuming was even more shocked.
I realized I couldn't go on like this.
In his encounter with Li Ming, he could tell that his opponent was always in control, simply waiting for the right moment to strike and win.
This is like boiling a frog in lukewarm water...
boom!
"Take this!"
Xing Wuming unleashed his true energy, the crimson energy clinging to his body as if he were enveloped in flames, the violent aura roaring through the air.
The true energy within his body was perfectly integrated with his physical form, providing him with extremely strong explosive power, allowing him to burst out like a fiery tornado.
"Good timing!"
Seeing that the other party seemed determined to fight to the death, Li Ming's expression turned serious.
After all, he couldn't underestimate the power unleashed by a master at the peak of the Golden Core realm.
The Qingyun Sword Sect disciples watching cheered and shouted encouragement:
"Elder Xing, kill this scoundrel and avenge our senior brothers!"
"Yes, let this person see the power of my Qingyun Sword Sect!"
boom!
A loud bang.
Contrary to what everyone expected—a fierce battle—Xing Wuming deliberately avoided Li Ming, shooting off in the opposite direction like an arrow released from a bow.
The first to feel devastated when Xing Wuming fled were the Qingyun Sword Sect disciples who were watching from a distance.
Seeing their usually arrogant and domineering Elder Xing fleeing for his life like a stray dog... they wanted to laugh, but after glancing at the incomparably powerful Li Ming, they couldn't laugh anymore.
However, Li Ming naturally didn't have time to pay attention to these spectators.
Upon seeing Xing Wuming, he decisively fled for his life.
"Um?"
Li Ming couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, finding it quite amusing.
The other side made a lot of noise but did little; their outburst was merely a means to escape.
It is a big no-no to expose your back to the enemy!
"Hmph, I'll see where you run to!"
Li Ming suddenly chased after him, simultaneously taking out the Dinghai Bow and drawing the arrow in one swift motion.
He had probably figured out the other party's intentions... it was simply that there would be experts from the Qingyun Sword Sect in that direction.
However... Li Ming had investigated beforehand and there shouldn't be any experts from the Qingyun Sword Sect nearby.
Within the Qingyun Sword Sect, there are only a handful of experts above the Golden Core stage. This location is remote, so the strongest among them should only be Xing Wuming himself.
With his mind racing, Li Ming shook his head; he couldn't care less about that now.
Knowing full well that there are tigers in the mountains, yet still venturing into the tiger's den.
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