Chapter 85

“Someone’s here . Be careful, everyone!”

Xiao Jinghong’s voice came from under the tree nearby .

Zhao Congjian and Beixiao Wangjian turned around . Jiang Xue, who was washing the Dragon Eagles, as well as Huang Lianxin, were both on the alert .

The little black snake was sleeping on the Three-eyed Drought Rodent, but when it heard the voice, it looked up in shock .

”The Emperor said that you have the Mandate of Heaven, but you passed away at two years old and became a joke . It was such a surprise to see you still alive . ”

The calm voice of an old man resounded in the valley . No one could sense his emotions flux .

Zhou Xuanji’s heart trembled . Is he from Great Zhou Empire?

Before he could speak, Xiao Jinghong asked first, “Who are you? What is your purpose here?”

”Sword Noble Xiao Jinghong? You are really a man of character, but it’s a pity that you followed the wrong person . The future world belongs to the Second Prince . Xuan Zhao’s son must die!”

The old voice resounded again . After that, he lept down and charged toward Zhou Xuanji .

As he charged out from the sunlight, his appearance was revealed . His face was like an eagle, with his white hair danced messily in the wind . He was wearing a loose black robe and looked like a devil .

Zhou Xuanji immediately took out his Hell King Sword and Thunderclap Sword to prepare for battle .

Shwoooosh!

A cold light flashed . Xiao Jinghong’s sword was like a sharp arrow as it shot toward the old man in black .

”Revered Master, this person is at Astral Infant stage . Let me deal with him!”

Xiao Jinghong shouted . He lept up and took out another sword in mid-air to slash at the old man .

The old man dodged the sword that was shot at him with extreme speed . He flipped his hand, and a black staff appeared . The top of the staff was like a charred claw . It looked terrifying .

The clash between the staff and the sword caused sparks to burst out, along with an ear-piercing sound .

Xiao Jinghong turned around and received with the sword that was returning with his left hand .

With two swords in hand, his body was agile like a swallow . He fought fiercely with the old man in the air .

The two people attacked with extreme speed, even Zhou Xuanji was a little dizzy looking at the fight .

Zhao Congjian watched with burning passion in his eyes . He totally forgot about the dangers but was only excited to learn something .

Xiao JInghong’s swords were like the wind, his fierce attack looked somewhat like Zhou Xuanji’s .

The old man held onto his staff, and strands of evil aura flowed out from it . It transformed into a skull and surrounded Xiao Jinghong .

Compared to Xiao Jinghong, the old man’s attack was broad and straight to the point . He fought with the might of a war general .

Zhou Xuanji frowned slightly . He could see that Xiao Jinghong did not have the advantage .

It seemed like this person was at the top of the Astral Infant stage .

Jiang Xue walked to Zhou Xuanji and took out her Flaming Fan . “Should we help?” She asked .

”We can’t . Let’s not become his burden . ” Zhou Xuanji said .

He was a little moved in his heart . Facing the Great Zhou Empire’s powerful cultivators, Xiao Jinghong was willing to stand up for him .

Coming to think of it, Xiao Jinghong had yet to master the Dual Sword Will that Zhou Xuanji taught him, yet he had already helped him so many times .

It was life’s great fortune to have such a disciple .

The battle continued .

The old man momentum was becoming more and more imposing, Xiao Jinghong could not gain an advantage over him even by switching sword wills consecutively . The two fought along the cliff walls and countless mountain rocks fell from their bombardment .

If the fight continued, the rocks might even fill up the valley .

”Xiao Jinghong! You are good, indeed! But I was ranked fifth on Hero Ranking Board when I was young too . Now, I’m seven levels higher than you . You cannot defeat me!”

The old man snorted . Indifference and killing intent could be sensed from his tone .

After he spoke, he lept up suddenly and drew some distance from Xiao Jinghong .

Billows of black wind blew out from his sleeves and surrounded him, forming into a Black Dragon that was hundreds of meters long . Its roar shook the sky .

The little black snake saw this and said, trembling, “Dragon soul! This guy is fortunate!”

Next, the old man submerged himself into the Black Dragon’s head . The Black Dragon twirled its body and charged at Xiao Jinghong .

Shwoooosh! Shwoooosh! Shwoooosh…

Xiao Jinghong did not mess up his stance . He danced with his sword on the spot, and countess sword shadows appeared out of nowhere . As tens of thousands of sword shadows surrounded, he pierced and the sword shadows shot forward .

It was like a tidal wave crashing on to the Black Dragon .

Boooooom–

The mountains that surrounded the valley shook violently, the trees swayed by a violent gale that was swept up .

Zhou Xuanji looked up and squinted to see what happened .

Although he looked calm, he was worried about Xiao Jinghong .

At the same time, he was also finding an opportunity to deal a fatal blow to the old man .

Soon, Xiao Jinghong’s sword shadow was torn apart by the Black Dragon . The Black Dragon crashed into him squarely and the horrifying power caused Xiao Jinghong to vomit blood in an instant . His body was like the shell of a cannon, smashed into the mountain wall . Everyone neither could see him, nor know whether he was still alive .

The old man looked down at Zhou Xuanji loftily and said, “Prince Xuanji, remember, the one who captured you is called Qin Qicun . Come with me to meet the Empress!”

He charged at Zhou Xuanji suddenly, along with the Black Dragon . The 300-meter long body was breathtakingly dominating .

Clang! Clang!

Xiao Jinghong suddenly appeared in front of the Black Dragon and pierced with both swords . His swords penetrated the Black Dragon’s head and stabbed into Qin Qicun’s shoulders .

”Such speed!”

Zhao Congjian cried in disbelief with wide-opened eyes .

He totally did not see the Xiao Jinghong’s trajectory of movement .

Qin Qicun was shocked too . He saw that Xiao Jinghong was surrounded by two Sword Wills, one green and the other was white . They occupied half of Xiao Jinghong’s body each, with sword Qi whirling around him like a hurricane, visible to the eyes .

His eyes stared at Qin Qicun with fearsome eyes, as though he was looking at someone dead .

”This is… two Sword Wills? Impossible!”

Qi Qicun cried in astonishment . He suddenly remembered that Sword God Zhou was the one who mastered the Dual Sword Will .

Xiao Jinghong followed Sword God Zhou and learned Dual sword Will too?

Before he could think further, Xiao Jinghong, with the Dual Sword Will, exploded into a new wave of attacks like never before, forcing him backward .

”He mastered Dual Sword Will…”

Beixiao Wangjian muttered to himself . He sounded a little bitter .

Such talent .

Comparing with one another made one angry .

Zhou Xuanji shook his head slightly . He could see that Xiao Jinghong had such a breakthrough merely because of the dangers he was in . His Dual Sword Will was still not stable yet .

After Xiao Jinghong dealt dozens of blows to him, Qin Qicun was covered with blood and became frenzied . With a great roar, the Black Dragon returned to form and became even bigger .

Xiao Jinghong took a step back, with his right sword in front and the left sword at his back in a reverse grip .

With the blade between his brows, his eyes looked fearsome . He was prepared to deal with a fatal blow to Qin Qicun .

The two Sword Wills formed into two flames, green and white, and his aura became more imposing .

Shwooosh!

He transformed into a beam of light of both green and white and charged toward Qin Qicun .

Boooom!

The Black Dragon dissipated . XIao Jinghong’s swords penetrated Qin Qicun’s abdomen, and blood spurted out .

The old man struck Xiao Jinghong’s back with his wand, and the sounds of bones fracturing could be heard .

Then, Qin Qicun smashed into the mountain wall, while Xiao Jinghong fell to the bottom of the valley, and the impact swept up a wave of dust .

Zhou Xuanji and the rest quickly rushed over .

Xiao Jinghong was coughing out blood from his mouth and he no longer had the strength to stand up .

”A little bit more… Damn…”

Xiao Jinghong said regretfully and with much difficulty .

”You have already done well . ” Zhou Xuanji said, squatting in front of him .

His opponent was no ordinary person . It was not easy for Xiao Jinghong to severely injure him like this .

At this moment, a horrifying aura exploded from the mountain wall .

A Black Dragon appeared from the cave in the mountain wall, Qin Qicun, who was covered in blood, flew out slowly .

His face was sinister . Although his hand was covering his abdomen, blood was flowing out in between his fingers .

”Xiao Jinghong! I’m going to make you suffer so much that you can neither live or die!”

Qin Qicun roared as he gnashed his teeth with frenzied eyes .

The group was appalled and got ready for battle .

Zhou Xuanji stepped forward and said, “Take good care of him . ”

After he spoke, the waves of black smoke flowed from Hell King Sword, forming into the Hell King that possessed his body .

The Thunderclap Sword released bolts of lightning that surrounded the Hell King’s exterior . He looked like a lightning god .