"Young man, you are seeking death!"
Behind Zhao Ling, more than a thousand people raised the sharp blades in their hands at the same time. The bright light from the blades and the shadows from the swords reflected under the blood clouds.
The corners of Qin Shi's mouth curled up into a slight arc as he looked at the crowd with contempt. His black eyes looked down and he exerted force with one leg. The emerald green light transformed into millions of illusions and suddenly shot out.
Bang!
The Pine Phantom Kick landed right on Zhao Ling's chest, causing his face to turn red. A mouthful of blood dyed Qin Shi's black robe red.
"Master!" The leaders of the Zhao family shouted anxiously.
Qin Shi ignored them. He squatted down and grabbed Zhao Ling. He pointed at the clouds in the west and said coldly, "Hehe, the clouds in the west are not bad. If they dare to take one more step forward, I will send them off for free."
"You …"
"Don't take my words as a joke. I don't joke with people who are not my friends."
While scolding, Qin Shi's cold eyes opened and closed. It was like a sharp knife that cut through Zhao Ling's defense and stabbed his heart.
Zhao Ling trembled in fear. He looked at Qin Shi for half a minute. He could clearly feel the killing intent in Qin Shi's eyes. It made him realize that this young man, who seemed to be less than twenty years old, was not joking with him. If the Zhao family's disciples took one more step forward, they would definitely kill him.
"Step down!" Zhao Ling shouted at the Zhao Family's disciple beside him in fear.
"Master!" The leaders of the Zhao family shouted unwillingly.
"I told you to back off!"
After being scolded a few times, the Zhao family's disciples clenched their fists and went back to the other side of the blood pool.
With a satisfied laugh, Qin Shi let go of Zhao Ling and said, "Hehe, that's more like it."
Then, he patted Zhao Ling's chest, stood up and said with a smile, "Next time, before you speak, you should think about yourself first."
After that, Qin Shi turned around.
After being humiliated, Zhao Ling stood up and went back to the Zhao family's disciples. The leaders of the Zhao family immediately surrounded him and said, "Master, why did you ask us to back off?
Isn't he just a kid? "
"Shut up!"
He scolded and stared at Qin Shi's black robe in fear. Qin Shi's blood-red eyes kept flashing in his mind. That piercingly cold killing intent still made his hair stand on end. After a long time, he solemnly said with a trembling voice, "We can't afford to provoke this person!"
The disciples of the Zhao Family looked at each other in confusion.
After returning to Shangguan Ba's side, Qin Shi acted as if nothing had happened. He smiled at Shangguan Ba and said, "Master Shangguan, where were we?
Go on. "
"I …" Shangguan Ba opened his mouth, but he quickly shut it. He stared at Qin Shi in disbelief. Qin Shi's attack on Zhao Ling had been so ruthless and decisive, without any hesitation. However, Qin Shi's calmness at this moment was something that even Shangguan Ba could not compare to.
"No matter what, I can't become enemies with this kid."
A resolute thought was deeply engraved in Shangguan Ba's heart like an iron law.
"What's wrong, Master Shangguan?"
Qin Shi smiled again. He did not know that his actions just now had stirred up a thousand waves in everyone's hearts. This was his style. He never needed to be polite to people who were not his friends. Moreover, the Shangguan Family had been defeated and did not have any deterrence in the crowd. Therefore, he could only rely on himself to create deterrence.
As the saying went, kill the chicken to warn the monkey.
By noon, the number of people gathered at the Spiritual Blood Pool had increased. There were about 100,000 people, and the green mountain peak was already occupied by people.
The news that Qin Shi had defeated Zhao Ling with a single blow had already spread, causing the people who came later to fear him. Because of this, the Shangguan Family did not encounter any unnecessary trouble.
At this moment, an army of more than 3,000 people suddenly stepped onto the peak.
"Looks like it's the Blue Dragon Sect!"
As soon as this group of people ascended the mountain, the 100,000 soldiers immediately opened up a path for them to pass. It was a majestic and mighty scene.
As the army approached, Shangguan Ba's old body trembled. He clenched his fists and said, "Damn it, I didn't expect them to be attracted here."
Sensing the change in Shangguan Ba, Qin Shi rubbed his nose and asked, "Master Shangguan, what kind of force is this Blue Dragon Sect?"
Hearing this, Shangguan Ba revealed a bitter expression, "The Blue Dragon Sect is a force that surpasses the four great families. Their Sect Leader, Cheng Xu, is at the peak of the Cryptic Spirit Realm. Even if I were to fight him at my peak, I would not be confident of defeating him."
"The peak of the Cryptic Spirit Realm?"
"Yes, the Blue Dragon Sect has been fighting with the Shangguan Family all these years. Now that even they have been alerted, it seems like it will be difficult to take down the Spiritual Blood Pool this time!" Shangguan Ba shook his head in disappointment. Obviously, he did not expect the Blue Dragon Sect to appear.
After a moment of silence, Qin Shi closed his eyes and spread out his mental energy, enveloping the area above the Blue Dragon Sect. Immediately, he sensed a few terrifying forces.
After intertwining with the forces for a while, Qin Shi immediately locked onto a skinny old man. This old man had an extraordinary aura. He had a sage-like demeanor, and his steps were light. Even Qin Shi could not help but be wary of him.
"Looks like he should be the Sect Leader of the Blue Dragon Sect, Cheng Xu?"
Bang!
As he probed, Qin Shi's consciousness shook violently for a moment. A piercing pain assaulted his face, causing him to raise his head abruptly. Cheng Xu turned his head from the crowd and stared at Qin Shi with a smile.
"He discovered me?"
Qin Shi's black robe fluttered. When they looked at each other, he suddenly saw a loose mark on Cheng Xu's head, causing him to frown. "This is … the Thunder Calamity Mark?"
The Thunder Calamity Mark was an opportunity for a Cryptic Spirit Realm cultivator to break through to the Heavenly State. If one wanted to break through to the Heavenly State, one had to wait for the Thunder Calamity Mark to mature and summon the Heavenly Lightning Calamity. Qin Shi had once seen it by chance when Luan Muhua was breaking through.
Although Cheng Xu's mark had not matured yet, Qin Shi was sure that it was a sign of him breaking through to the Heavenly State.
"Looks like the Shangguan Family Leader's information isn't very accurate. This Cheng Xu has long reached the Heavenly State!
He's only one step away from becoming a true Heavenly State cultivator. "
When he thought of this, he could not help but be wary. However, his black eyes became even more determined. He had no intention of backing down. "But not just anyone can stop me, Qin Shi!"
At this moment, Cheng Xu suddenly separated himself from the army.
With light steps, he walked to Shangguan Ba. "The Shangguan Family Leader is indeed the Shangguan Family Leader. Your family has fallen to such a state, but you still have the mood to take your disciple out for a walk?"
"You …"
Shangguan Ba was about to speak, but before he could finish, Cheng Xu raised his hand and interrupted him. He looked at Qin Shi with his murky old eyes and smiled sheepishly. "Young man, are you the Shangguan Family expert who defeated Zhao Ling?"
"Haha, that's me. May I know what advice you have for me, Senior Cheng?"
Qin Shi collected his thoughts and responded politely. Then, he narrowed his eyes and an invisible pressure surged up, causing him to quickly unleash his Demon Blood.
Bang!
The two of them looked at each other for a long time before Cheng Xu surprisingly restrained himself. He smiled at Qin Shi and said, "Not bad, not bad. You have such determination at such a young age. You do have some talent. Why do you want to follow the Shangguan Family?
Come to the Blue Dragon Sect. The Blood Pool will eventually fall into the hands of the Blue Dragon Sect. I promise to give you a spot. What do you think? "
"Cheng Xu, you …" Shangguan Ba was extremely anxious. If Qin Shi changed sides at this moment, the thousands of disciples of the Shangguan Family would not even have the chance to escape unscathed.
Bang!
Before Shangguan Ba could finish his sentence, Cheng Xu's palm grew stronger, causing the blood clouds in the sky to move. A ferocious tiger descended from the clouds and blocked in front of Shangguan Ba.
"Master!"
Yan Dong and the rest immediately picked up their weapons and stepped forward with their spiritual energy.
Swoosh!
However, just as they stepped forward, the 3,000 disciples of the Blue Dragon Sect surrounded the Shangguan Family from all directions. Thousands of sharp swords appeared in the sky and pointed at the disciples of the Shangguan Family.
The Blue Dragon Sect had an overwhelming aura. Shangguan Ba clenched his fists tightly and broke out in cold sweat.
"I wanted to eliminate the Shangguan Family after the Spiritual Blood Pool is over. However, if you can't wait any longer, I don't mind sending you off now."
As he spoke, Cheng Xu slowly raised his withered old hand. Shangguan Ba knew in his heart that as long as Cheng Xu lightly waved his hand, the Shangguan family disciples who went up would immediately be pierced into a sieve by the three thousand Azure Dragon School disciples.
Under the strong pressure, Shangguan Ba did not dare to speak.
Cheng Xu smiled in satisfaction. He turned around and said to Qin Shi, "Little fella, what do you think?
Come to the Blue Dragon Sect. I promise I won't mistreat you. "
The people of the Shangguan Family looked at Qin Shi. Whether they lived or died depended on what Qin Shi said.
Under everyone's gaze, Qin Shi wrapped his black robe tightly around himself and said, "Haha, thank you for your kindness, senior. I will stay in the Shangguan Family."
"Hmm?" Cheng Xu frowned.
After hearing the reply, the disciples of the Shangguan Family heaved a sigh of relief. On the other hand, the other families were dumbfounded and stared at Qin Shi in disbelief.
"He actually rejected the invitation of the Blue Dragon Sect?"
"Heh, is this kid crazy?
This is such a good opportunity. If he can get close to the Blue Dragon Sect, he will be able to do whatever he wants in the eastern region in the future! "
Cheng Xu said unwillingly, "Don't you want to reconsider?"
"Haha, there's no need. I have an unruly nature and am not used to being restrained. Also, I feel that there are two problems with what I said earlier."
Cheng Xu was stunned. "What problems?"
"First, even a broken ship has three thousand nails. The Shangguan family isn't a dog that lost its door. As for the second point …" Qin Shi shrugged his shoulders, intentionally lengthened his voice, and a touch of thick Spiritual Power surged, "This Spirit Origin Blood Pool might not even belong to your Azure Dragon School!"
"You … are courting death!"
These two sentences completely infuriated Cheng Xu.
The ferocious tiger opened its bloody mouth and pounced at Qin Shi.
Bang!
Qin Shi focused his black eyes and activated the Fallen Star Hegemon Body Technique. Then, he met the attack head-on.
As the two clashed, Qin Shi immediately retreated. He turned around and shouted, "Feng Hen, Xiao Mi Cai!"
Bang!
In the next instant, there was a loud sound. Two different thick spiritual pressures swept up. One was red and green and swept up from the east, while the other was colorful and auspicious clouds that spread to the west. The spiritual swords formed by the three thousand disciples of the Blue Dragon Sect suddenly exploded.
Qin Shi stabilized his body. A purple flame ignited in one of his hands and three golden relics danced in his palm. "Sect Leader Cheng, you have to consider it carefully. If we fight now, it will not be beneficial for either side!"
Hearing this, the wrinkles on Cheng Xu's face trembled. He glanced behind him. Then, the leaders of the other families all lowered their heads and did not look at him.
"Good, good, good boy. You have guts. Don't be anxious. If I let you leave here alive today, I, Cheng Xu, can't be the sect leader anymore!" Cheng Xu said the word 'good' three times and waved his hand to signal the disciples beside him to leave.
Looking at the Blue Dragon Sect leaving, Shangguan Ba and the rest of the Shangguan Family felt as if a huge stone had been lifted from their hearts. They let out a long sigh at the same time.
At that moment, they seemed to have seen the gates of death.
"Little friend Qin Shi …" Shangguan Ba said gratefully.
"It's fine. I, Qin Shi, always keep my word. Even if it's the Blue Dragon Sect, I will still fight with you until the end."
Qin Shi interrupted Shangguan Ba. He frowned and felt a stabbing pain in his chest. The full power of the half-step Heaven State had caused his stomach to churn and his blood to boil.
He stared at Cheng Xu, a clear killing intent flashing in his eyes.
Boom!
At that moment, the blood clouds in the sky churned. Blood rain fell from the sky and hit the Spiritual Source Blood Pool under the huge pit, causing the boiling blood pool to gradually calm down.