Far away, the Hornless Dragon Sword in Li Yingzhang’s grasp answered his call. It transformed into a coiling dragon and roared as it surged toward Li Jinhuang.

Dan Yuanzi’s face turned ashen; his opponent had no hesitation in unleashing his enchanted treasure. Under everyone’s watchful eyes, he immediately turned and fled, but... Li Jinhuang would never let him escape. Man and sword became one as the blazing light of the Hornless Dragon Sword wrapped around him, driving forward with unstoppable momentum in pursuit of Dan Yuanzi. 

The battle erupted and surged downstream along the Qinhua River. Dan Yuanzi’s screams of pain rang out again and again.

Li Jinhuang had been right. Even with only seven days of cultivated life force, it was enough to kill Dan Yuanzi. At his peak, he had reached the fifth stage of Foundation Establishment. Now, with literally no concern for his own well-being and no need to conserve energy, he wielded his enchanted treasure with reckless abandon.

Countless eyes tracked the clash as it tore through the river.

Then a sharp cry cut through the air. "How bold!"

Hu Changxi froze mid-step, his expression darkening. "Don’t...