Supreme Sword God

Chapter 905: Chapter 904: Ambition, Closing In!

Desolate island.

An area shrouded by a magical barrier.

Xu Xiaolong sat on a blue stone beside the barrier.

“Young Master Xu, Young Master He has been inside for quite some time now and still hasn’t come out. Could he have failed?” a man said.

Xu Xiaolong smiled faintly and said, “He Xun is quite capable, the Martial Alliance’s barrier wouldn’t trouble him. Once he emerges, you can enter to find the Token. If you do so, you’ll be the second person to find the Martial Alliance Token. In that case, entering the Inner Sea Martial Alliance will bring many benefits.”

The man showed an excited expression and said, “Thank you for such generosity, Young Master Xu. However… your strength is second only to Young Master He’s. I think it would be more significant if you secured second place over me.”

Xu Xiaolong laughed, “Rankings mean nothing to me. I just need to enter the Inner Sea.”

The man cupped his hands in respect and said, “I admire Young Master Xu’s magnanimity!”

Xu Xiaolong said, “Though Brother Liu and I have not known each other long, we hit it off right away. Such a small matter, no need for formalities. By the way, I heard Brother Liu once had some acquaintance with Yi’an?”

Liu Zhi nodded and said, “Indeed, there was some acquaintance before, but as I grew closer to He Xun, I’ve had no further interaction with Yi’an.”

Xu Xiaolong smiled faintly and said, “I have an audacious request.”

“Feel free to ask, Young Master Xu. I will do my best to assist you.”

Xu Xiaolong said, “Arrange a meeting with Yi’an for me, alone.”

Liu Zhi asked, “When?”

“Now.”

“But… if I don’t enter immediately after you retrieve the Token from the barrier, someone else will secure second place.”

“This is simple.”

Xu Xiaolong lifted a hand, and a special force swiftly surged into the Martial Alliance’s barrier.

“It’s ready now. Without my permission, no one can enter or exit this barrier.”

Liu Zhi was instantly amazed.

This is the Martial Alliance’s barrier, intricate and complex, used for assessments.

Yet Xu Xiaolong altered it with just a casual move.

“Brother Liu, if you doubt it, you can try it.” Xu Xiaolong said.

Liu Zhi considered, then stepped forward, attempting to enter the barrier.

“Buzz!”

The barrier trembled, and Liu Zhi’s body was directly sent flying back.

“Brother Xu’s skills are remarkable!” Liu Zhi admired him immensely, saying, “But, Young Master He is still inside…”

Xu Xiaolong said faintly, “I’ll meet Yi’an. Hurry back; it won’t take long.”

…

Elsewhere.

Hu Dabiao and Ye Chen hurried along the road.

“You said he was nearby, so why haven’t we found him?” Ye Chen frowned.

Hu Dabiao said, “I encountered Yi’an around here, but it’s been some time, so it’s normal he might have left. However, I am sure Yi’an hasn’t gone far. I have a Secret Technique that can detect residual auras for tracking.”

After all, he is a Reincarnator.

Even if he isn’t the sharpest, the multitude of Secret Techniques from a past life isn’t surprising.

Whether Yi’an is the Natural Sea King, this notion is a bit nebulous. It’s unclear if the parasite Xu Xiaolong has given up his pursuit.

Hence, Ye Chen decided to find Yi’an first and then proceed accordingly.

…

Elsewhere.

Yi’an, separating from the group, followed Liu Zhi to an uninhabited part of the island.

“Liu Zhi, our paths differ, so I’m skeptical. I trusted you due to our past ties. Speak your mind quickly; I need to find the Martial Alliance’s barrier.” Yi’an stopped, staring at Liu Zhi.

Liu Zhi said, “Yi’an, it wasn’t me looking for you. I’m just a guide.”

Yi’an knitted his brows and said, “Did He Xun have you bring me here?”

Liu Zhi shook his head, “No, He Xun has already found the Martial Alliance’s barrier and entered it. The one seeking you is someone else.”

A look of caution deepened in Yi’an’s expression, “Then let him come out!”

The next moment.

Xu Xiaolong’s figure flashed, appearing beside Liu Zhi.

“It’s you…” Yi’an quietly channeled his strength and said, “Xu Xiaolong, what do you want?”

Xu Xiaolong’s eyes filled with a greedy gleam, “Yi’an, the Natural Sea King, has the Heart of the Sea King within you. Am I right?”

Yi’an: “I don’t know what you’re talking about!”

Xu Xiaolong sneered, “Whether you acknowledge it or not, the Heart of the Sea King is wasted on you. In my hands, it will unleash its true power.”

Nearby.

Liu Zhi’s face changed drastically, “Brother Xu… this…”

He agreed to lure Yi’an for Xu Xiaolong but never intended for Yi’an to be harmed.

Before Liu Zhi could finish speaking, Xu Xiaolong suddenly reached out, grabbing Liu Zhi’s head, his five fingers piercing flesh, bones.

“Boom!”

Liu Zhi’s head was crushed like a smashed watermelon, and his soul was crushed alongside it!

“Xu Xiaolong, you’ve hidden well!” Yi’an spoke with an extremely serious tone, his power already at its peak, ready to act.

This was said because he understood Xu Xiaolong’s strength.

Among the top young talents in the outer sea region, Yi’an ranked third, Xu Xiaolong second.

The gap was initially not too large.

Liu Zhi was also strong, ranking seventh among the ten talents.

But Xu Xiaolong’s single strike crushing Liu Zhi was enough to show Xu Xiaolong had always hidden his strength.

Xu Xiaolong moved towards Yi’an, “I always wanted to extract your Heart of the Sea King, but that old goat Yi Ming protected you too well, not giving me the chance. Today, I finally get my wish.

And once you’re dead, no one will know I did it.

Everyone only knows that Liu Zhi called you out alone, hahaha!

Blame only your nature; Liu Zhi isn’t on your side anymore, yet you believed him out of past acquaintance.

What a pity.

Ye Chen isn’t with you.

If he were, it would save me much trouble, and I could also take his eyes. Those are promising to become a Celestial-tier Divine Appraiser’s Divine Power Eye.”

“Xu Xiaolong, I’ll never let you succeed!” Yi’an shouted angrily.

“It’s not for you to say.”

Xu Xiaolong snorted coldly, his footsteps suddenly speeding up.

“Boom!”

The space shattered as Xu Xiaolong suddenly rushed in front of Yi’an, striking out with his palm.

In his palm, energy boiled and raged, compressing intensely.

Yi’an snorted coldly, throwing a punch, with a vast sea beast’s phantom appearing on his fist’s surface.

The fist and palm collided violently together.

With a loud bang, Yi’an’s body flew backward like a broken kite.

“The Heart of the Sea King on you is an insult to its name.”

Xu Xiaolong laughed, advancing again, pursuing Yi’an.

But at that moment.

A crisp clang of sword resonated throughout the heavens and earth.

“Swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh!”

The howling sounds of slicing through air rose like endless waves.

Dazzling sword light accompanied by thirty-six supreme Dao Swords shot forth, transforming into a boundless starry sky phenomenon, unleashing fierce attacks towards Xu Xiaolong.