This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 236 Sacrificing the Shadow Clan

What's astonishing is that Xizhu's methods could actually freeze a space, which is simply divine skill, no less than Shadow's methods.

Huangfu Lingxue frowned and sighed inwardly: The situation in Yong'an is becoming increasingly chaotic. Experts from all sides are showing up like fish crossing a river, and they are simply powerless to deal with them.

However, she had no time to pay attention to the magical ability of this static space. Her figure transformed into a ghost sword like a phantom, silently disappearing into the battlefield.

Shadow and Ghost Sword seem to be destined rivals, both as elusive as ghosts, never making a move until they strike, when in fact they are sure to injure someone.

The stillness of the space startled Shan Liang. Despite being caught up in the situation, he still managed to keenly capture this strange sight.

Although Xiao Xingchen sensed something was amiss, he couldn't believe that anyone could stop time. He could only stand ready and wait for the shadow to make its move.

At this moment, he was like a tiger that had been bound, possessing unparalleled skills but only able to be slaughtered at will, powerless to fight back.

At this critical moment, Huangfu Lingxue's voice reached his ears like a whisper: "Shadows can be killed, but only with the help of sacrificial power."

As the Ghost Sword appeared, Shadow seemed to have found an opportunity. This time, a deep black sword light, like a dragon emerging from the sea, soared up and aimed straight for Xiao Xingchen's heart.

To prevent Shan Liang from coming to the rescue, another sword light, like a venomous snake, coiled around Shan Liang's body, preventing him from getting close to Xiao Xingchen.

"Oh no! Get out of the way!"

Dan Liang cried out in shock, watching as the black hilt of the sword pierced Xiao Xingchen's chest. He himself was caught off guard by this sudden turn of events and was unable to offer any assistance.

"Pfft,"

Xiao Xingchen's chest was covered in a blood-red flower, and terror spread across his face.

This sword strike not only stunned Shan Liang, but even Xi Zhu in the sky couldn't hold back and wanted to intervene.

Xiao Xingchen cannot die; he is Xizhu's only target when she came to Yong'an.

Just as they were about to go down and stop it, Ghost Sword reappeared like a ghost, saying, "Don't worry, everything is under his control."

Huangfu Lingxue stood before her like an unbreakable wall, preventing her from going to her aid.

"He's already been stabbed through, what other tricks could he possibly have up his sleeve? Hurry and save him, he absolutely cannot die now!" Xizhu was frantic; this was the first time she had ever been so anxious.

"It's alright. If he wanted to avoid it, he could have easily dodged it, but he chose to be pierced instead. There must be a deeper meaning behind this."

"Madman, the Shadow Sword is imbued with the corrosive properties unique to the Spirit Race. Once it enters the body, it's like a demon invading, frantically corroding the body. In particular, the power of cultivators is a great tonic for the Shadow Sword."

"Don't rush, look, here it comes." Huangfu Lingxue's eyes flashed like lightning, and an excited expression rippled across her face.

The power of the sacrifice filled her with endless curiosity. She could tolerate all of this because she knew that the black-robed priest's power was still lurking within Xiao Xingchen's body.

This sword strike was precisely to force that power to reveal itself.

As black mist, like venomous snakes, began to emerge from the wound, she knew that Xiao Xingchen's plan had succeeded.

Xiao Xingchen let out a roar as a wave of excruciating pain washed over him, causing him to involuntarily take two steps back.

A sword was still embedded in his chest, and fear spread across his face like a plague, as if it were all the direct result of the shadow's bizarre attack. He was afraid, but of course, all of this was just a performance for the shadow to see. Only in this way would the shadow believe that the situation was settled and confidently reveal its true form.

"So this is all the King of the Mountain is made of? How could he be so easily defeated? Hehe..." A sinister laugh, like the hooting of an owl, echoed in the air. A dark shadow appeared behind him like a ghost, revealing a disdainful sneer.

On Shan Liang's side, a series of inky black shadows surrounded him like a tide, forming an impenetrable array, like an indestructible cage, trapping him inside, making him struggle desperately but unable to break free.

You must know that Shan Liang is a sixth-level expert. There are only a handful of people in Yong'an City who can withstand a single sword strike from him. Yet, he is now trapped in place so easily. How could this not terrify him?

His soul attack was completely suppressed, leaving him utterly powerless to retaliate.

“That’s a magic array of the Spirit Clan, perfectly aligned with the Heavenly Dao. Trapping a person is incredibly easy for it. This shadow must be of a high level, probably a very important figure in the Shadow Clan.”

Xi Zhu's words struck Huangfu Lingxue's heart like a heavy hammer, making her expression turn serious once again.

Emperor Wu's methods were endless. Although these spirit race members did not seem to have high cultivation levels, their strange methods were impossible to guard against and left them powerless to resist.

"Only the Spirit Clan itself can deal with the power of the Spirit Clan; this is the law of nature. Even those powerful figures in Jade Capital Heaven who are renowned throughout the world would likely suffer greatly if they suddenly encountered these shadows. Are you sure Xiao Xingchen has a countermeasure?"

Xizhu kept reminding her, her words revealing deep concern.

"Don't worry, just leave it to him."

Huangfu Lingxue's words revealed unparalleled confidence, which made Xizhu turn her head in surprise.

Dan Liangdu was already trapped. Xiao Xingchen... A sense of worry welled up in her heart, and she even prepared to help at any time.

"What kind of trick is this?"

Xiao Xingchen, clutching his chest and crouching on the ground, glared fiercely at the shadow, his face contorted in extreme pain, as if he were making a final, desperate struggle.

"Shadow-Slaying Sword, stop struggling in vain. You will soon be devoured by this corrosive power. This is the power of the Heavenly Dao, and no one can resist it!"

"I am the Prince of Kao Shan, personally appointed by Emperor Wu. If you kill me, how will you explain it to Emperor Wu?"

"He's just a minor prince. There are plenty of them in this world. If you want a prince, just ask Emperor Wu to grant him a few more. It's just that you ordinary people think too highly of yourselves. Little do you know that in our eyes, the human race is nothing more than an insignificant ant."

The shadow's tone was full of disdain, which made Xiao Xingchen even more puzzled. Taking advantage of the shadow's feeling that the situation was settled, he asked again.

"Since you look down on the human race, why do you cooperate with Emperor Wu? Isn't that just slapping yourself in the face?"

"Cooperation? Who told you it was cooperation? How could a human be worthy of cooperating with us? He's nothing but our puppet. How dare a mere mortal emperor think he can cooperate with our spirit race?"

These words were whispered in Xiao Xingchen's ear by the shadow, who also enjoyed the look of despair and struggle on Xiao Xingchen's face. But as the shadow spoke, Xiao Xingchen gradually saw through the truth.

It turns out that Emperor Wu was a puppet. Could it be that they are the masterminds behind this?

"Emperor Wu would never be your puppet. He is an emperor, and an emperor's heart would not allow him to do such a despicable thing. Are you lying to me?"

"Heh, lie to you? Do you even have the right? If it weren't for us, what do you think he deserves to be sitting in that chair?"

"You... are the masterminds behind this?"

"I know you're trying to trick me, but I won't tell you. If you have any questions, take off your mask and ask the Goddess Houtu. Tell me, where exactly did you hide that woman?"

Xiao Xingchen lowered his head, a strange power gradually corroding his body from his chest. While speaking, he also continuously mobilized the sacrificial power of the Fusang Tree within him.

This sacrificial power originated from the black robe, was subsequently suppressed by the source runes, and then became a part of Fusang when it broke through to Fusang.

He slowly pressed this corner against his chest, colliding it with the corrosive power. Neither of these forces were under his control, so he had no choice but to let them clash head-on.

The Eldest Princess's words must have come from Xizhu. Although he was in the midst of battle, he had been paying close attention to Xizhu's actions after her arrival. They talked a lot, and the fact that sacrificial power could destroy shadows gave him the idea of ​​drawing out the shadows in order to unleash the sacrificial power within him.

Now it seems that although he has suffered heavy losses, he is about to succeed. He can feel that familiar sacrificial power is being reborn.

"Why did you kill her?"

"Because she saw something she shouldn't have seen, just like you,"

"Something I shouldn't be looking at? Do you even know who she is?"

"The Shadow Clan kills people regardless of who they are?"

"She is Emperor Wu's most beloved concubine. Aren't you afraid that Emperor Wu will betray you and kill you?"

"Haha, what a joke. If I gave him the guts, would he dare? But you, the Prince of Kao Shan, do have quite a few people. If you don't tell me, I'll bury them all."

"Shadow, have you ever heard a saying?" Xiao Xingchen suddenly sneered.

"What?"

"Villains die from talking too much."

The shadow paused, then showed disdain.

"Since you won't talk, then you might as well die."

With a roar, the shadow's body exploded in the air like a bomb, transforming into countless ghostly, invisible swords that rained down on Xiao Xingchen's body from all directions.

Seeing this, Xiao Xingchen not only showed no intention of resisting, but instead opened his arms, welcoming Ying Sha as if he were a VIP.

This action greatly alarmed Xizhu, who threw the golden ball of light that had gathered in her hand downwards like a shooting star.

She was furious.

"Shadow Killer, how dare you kill him! I will storm Blue Shadow City and tear you to pieces!"

The golden orb of light fell like a meteorite, instantly enveloping Xiao Xingchen.

However, it was all too late. The Shadow Killer Sword, like a dense rain of pear blossom needles, pierced into Xiao Xingchen's body without any hindrance.

"Hehe, no wonder you seemed so familiar. It turns out to be you bunch of arrogant fools! You dare to storm my Blue Shadow City? You think you're worthy?"

The shadow's disdainful voice echoed within Xiao Xingchen's body, like a demon's mockery, sending chills down one's spine. Xiao Xingchen could clearly feel countless needles, as thin as cow's hair, relentlessly piercing his body.

Since his transmigration, his body has endured countless inhuman tortures, but now he is slowly getting used to the pain and even showing a satisfied smile.

"As expected, killing a shadow is no easy task, but you were so foolish as to crawl into my body. This is undoubtedly courting death."

He muttered to himself, and the sacrificial power emanating from his chest erupted like a volcanic eruption.

The source runes were completely suppressed by this powerful force, and as a result, the sacrificial power surged and overwhelmed the Fusang Tree like a raging torrent.

The once sacred and solemn Fusang tree was now shrouded in black mist, as if it were being eroded by a mysterious and eerie power, and an indescribable fear suddenly descended.

"This...what the hell is this?"

The shadow's voice was filled with terror.

"The power of the Origin Clan! You actually possess the power of the Origin Clan within you. Just who are you?"

A surprised cry rang out from the shadow, but before he could recover from the shock, an overwhelming sacrificial power engulfed him like a surging wave, and a terrified scream instantly echoed throughout the entire space.