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"What is this?" Zuo Zhao was shocked and opened his mouth wide.
Fu Xueqing's cold face revealed a look of shock, "Is this the person who stripped Li Hongzhong's soul and memories?"
"That's him," Xilo said confidently in his soul sea.
Chen Xiao's gaze was like lightning, filled with endless killing intent as he stared at the blurry black shadow.
The black shadow was too blurry and his appearance could not be seen clearly. There was only a vague outline, so he could not recognize the identity of this person.
However, even so, it could explain a lot of things.
Obviously, everything that Li Hongzhong did was controlled by someone. This person was very careful. After doing something, he would deliberately erase Li Hongzhong's corresponding memories.
However, this person was very careful, but he was not careful enough. He still left behind traces and was caught by Chen Xiao.
In other words, if this matter was done by Li Zhan and the Unparalleled Divine Emperor, then it would be fine. However, if it was not done by the two of them, then it would be terrifying.
"This aura is very familiar." Xilo said.
"Hmph, it's very similar to the aura of Ao Zhi and Ao Miao. Also, the person who sneak attacked me is very similar."
Chen Xiao said sinisterly, the killing intent in his heart surging.
He finally knew what the Dark Shrine was planning.
"What a great Dark Shrine. They are doing something behind our backs. Damn it!" Chen Xiao cursed.
He smiled sinisterly and put the black shadow back into the jade talisman. It would be useful in the future, and it was also a piece of evidence.
Then, he waved his hand, and the Soul Capturing Technique disappeared. Countless divine souls returned to Li Hongzhong's soul sea. Li Hongzhong frothed and fainted.
Seeing the opportunity, Fu Xue came over and asked, "Captain, what exactly is that black shadow?"
Zuo Zhao was also very curious and asked, "Yeah, it looks very scary. Did he wipe away part of Li Hongzhong's memories?"
Chen Xiao nodded, "It should be. If I'm not wrong, he is the real mastermind behind the scenes. As expected, someone was behind the ambush."
"Then what do we do now? How do we deal with this person?" Zuo Zhao asked.
Fu Xue glanced at Li Hongzhong, who was on the ground, and her eyes were filled with disgust.
Chen Xiao pondered for a moment and said, "Save him. We can't let him die here. At least, we can't let him die here."
"Yes," Fu Xue and Zuo Zhao replied.
Immediately, the two of them began to treat Li Hongzhong and stabilize the injuries on his body so that they wouldn't worsen.
At this moment, Gu Feng rushed over from afar.
"Captain, Li Xuan and Li Haoran have come to pay their respects."
Outside the barrier, Gu Feng held the Shadow Pursuing Blade in his hand and bowed slightly as he reported.
Chen Xiao smiled coldly, "They came quite quickly. A good show is about to play. Call them over."
"Yes." Gu Feng turned around and left.
A moment later, the two familiar figures flew through the air and stopped in the Cloud Pavilion.
Li Xuan, who was dressed in a strong suit, was followed by an old-looking Li Haoran. Although he looked inconspicuous, he was emitting a sharp sword intent that made people not dare to underestimate him.
However, the way the two of them looked at Chen Xiao was a little complicated.
Especially Li Xuan, whose eyes were filled with bitterness. They had not seen each other for a few hundred years, yet Chen Xiao had already broken through to the Immortal Realm and destroyed the Dragon Palace. He had expanded the territory of the Purple Cloud City and became the overlord of the Heavenly Sea Island. He was an existence that they could only look up to.
As for him, after a few hundred years, he was still at the peak of the Tribulation Transcender Realm and had not made any progress.
The two of them had stood at the same starting point. In fact, Li Xuan was even more superior than Chen Xiao.
He was the young master of the Battle Duke Palace and had also taken the Immortal Weapon Sect as his master. He had everything.
However, the more he was like this, the more difficult it was for him to break through. He couldn't even find the opportunity to break through, which made Li Xuan feel depressed and embarrassed.
When Li Haoran saw this, he sighed in his heart and cupped his fists. "City Lord Chen Xiao, how have you been?"
"Greetings, City Lord Chen Xiao." Li Xuan's face was pale, but he still had to greet him.
Chen Xiao sneered without a sound, but he didn't care about Li Xuan.
He could roughly guess what Li Xuan was thinking, but he really didn't care. Who would care about a defeated subordinate? Of course, he didn't care.
Chen Xiao sat on the stone bench with his legs crossed. Zuo Zhao and Fu Xue stood by his side. Beside him was Li Hong Zhong, who was covered in blood and had fainted.
Such a bloody scene gave Li Xuan a huge shock, and he felt even more depressed.
Li Haoran had been carefully observing Li Xuan, and he thought to himself that he might have been wrong to bring him here.
Forget it, this was his inner demon. He could only defeat it by himself, and outsiders could not help him.
Every cultivator had walked down this road. They either crossed it, and the sea was vast and the sky was clear, or they indulged in it and could not get rid of it for the rest of their lives.
Right now, it was more important to deal with the matter at hand.
"Why have you come here?" Chen Xiao asked, knowing the answer.
Li Haoran glanced at Li Hong Zhong and confirmed that he was not in danger before saying, "I came here to ask the City Lord to release Li Hong Zhong. This is a small gift. Please accept it."
As he spoke, he took out an exquisite wooden box and handed it over with both hands.
Chen Xiao signaled with his eyes, and Zuo Zhao took it over and held it in his hand.
It was obvious that the treasure inside was very precious.
He naturally accepted it. Firstly, he wanted to give the Battle Duke Palace some face, and secondly, he wanted to show his attitude that this matter could be dealt with a little more leniently.
Seeing Chen Xiao accept the item, Li Haoran heaved a sigh of relief. This way, things would be easier.
"Thank you, City Lord Chen Xiao. Then, we'll take this person away."
After saying that, Li Haoran stepped forward to save Li Hongzhong.
At this moment, Fu Xue stepped forward and stopped him. She stared at him with a cold expression, showing no intention of backing down.
Li Haoran was also stunned for a moment. “City Lord Chen Xiao, what is the meaning of this?”
“Chen Xiao, you took the gift, do you want to turn against me?” Li Xuan asked with a dark face.
At this time, for the sake of his own standpoint, he had to fight for it.
Chen Xiao's eyes were cold and ruthless. He said fiercely, “Did I promise you anything?”
“This…” Li Xuan was stunned and immediately became speechless.
Indeed, during the entire process, Chen Xiao did not say a word. He thought that Chen Xiao had loosened his mouth and could let him go.
He pointed at the thing in Zuo Zhao's hand, and his hand was a little stiff.
Seeing that, Li Haoran's expression also became gloomy. “City Lord Chen Xiao, this old man respects you as an Immortal Realm powerhouse. That's why I'm being so polite. Don't be stubborn. Let's stop this matter here. The Battle Duke Palace won't pursue this matter too much, but the premise is that Li Hongzhong must be safe and sound.”
Li Haoran's tone was very heavy, and it also carried a hint of threat.
Hearing that, Chen Xiao laughed. It was a very terrifying smile.
“Threaten me? Heh, is this the intention of the Battle Duke?”
In an instant, a terrifying pressure exploded from his body. Li Xuan's body swayed, and he almost fell to his knees on the spot.
Although Li Haoran was a little better, he was also in a sorry state. His body swayed uncontrollably.
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