At this moment, the only sounds on the field were the sickening thuds of Luo Xiu's fists and feet striking flesh and Zhong Mudao's screams of agony.

The disciples of the Zhongshen Sect watched as Zhong Mudao was pinned to the ground and pummeled. They were all silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to make a sound.

As for Tang Ao, he trembled all over, his heart filled with despair. He knew for certain that he was done for this time. Who could have expected that the reincarnation of the Azure Emperor was actually a wolf in sheep's clothing! He clearly had the cultivation aura of the Mahayana Realm, yet he could beat a Dao Jade powerhouse to the point where they were unable to fight back!

After giving Zhong Mudao a profound session of "ideological education," Luo Xiu was drenched in sweat. He felt as though he had been pummeling a punching bag, and it was incredibly satisfying.

Afterward, Luo Xiu turned his gaze toward Tang Ao and the other Zhongshen Sect disciples. When he felt Luo Xiu's eyes on him, Tang Ao shivered and fell to his knees with a thud, his body trembling uncontrollably.

"Your Majesty, spare my life!"

Luo Xiu ignored him, turning to walk toward Watari Kagura. He looked at the sword in her hand and said, "May I borrow it?"

At that moment, Watari Kagura looked utterly dumbfounded. She stared at Zhong Mudao, who had been beaten until his head resembled a pig's, her eyes filled with shock. She truly found it hard to believe... that such a powerful expert from the Upper Realm was utterly helpless before this man. Who in the world is he? And why would such a powerful being come to help me?

"Let me borrow your sword," Luo Xiu repeated.

Watari Kagura finally snapped back to her senses. "My Muramasa... ordinary people who touch it will—"

Before she could finish, Luo Xiu reached out and snatched the sword from her hand.

The blade was the Demonic Blade Muramasa. Luo Xiu had read about it once during his idle time in the Imperial Palace. In Sakura Country, the Demonic Blade Muramasa was considered a divine artifact, equivalent to the ten famous swords of Hua Country. The blade recognized only one master; any outsider who touched it was sure to suffer a backlash.

But to Watari Kagura's surprise, the Muramasa was tamer than a kitten in Luo Xiu's hand. This man... he actually intimidated the notoriously fierce Muramasa so much that it didn't dare to lash out!

With successive screams, the disciples of the Zhongshen Sect fell into pools of blood. They were already so terrified by the oppressive aura Luo Xiu deliberately released that they had lost all will to escape. They stood there, legs weak, not daring to move or even breathe too hard.

Carrying the Demonic Blade Muramasa, Luo Xiu walked up and cut them down one by one as easily as chopping vegetables. In just a moment, only corpses remained among the ruins.

Watari Kagura watched the man who killed as easily as drinking water, too frightened to speak.

Finally, Luo Xiu kicked Tang Ao's severed head, sending it rolling in front of Zhong Mudao.

"Weren't you quite arrogant last time on Mount Green Hills?"

Blood trickled from Zhong Mudao's nose and mouth. He looked at his disciple's head, tears welling in his eyes as he shakily climbed to his feet.

BOOM!

Suddenly, Luo Xiu stomped on his back, slamming him face-first into the ground again and creating a large crater.

"Stay down," Luo Xiu commanded.

"Spare... spare me..." Zhong Mudao rasped, his voice hoarse and weak.

He was filled with immeasurable regret. If he had known this would be his fate, he would have died before taking that step, before coveting the Pureblood Nine-tailed Fox and the Emperor's Blood. But alas, there were no 'if onlys'.

Luo Xiu watched him with an indifferent expression as he slowly raised the Demonic Blade. "If it had been me begging you for mercy last time, would you have spared me?"

At these words, Zhong Mudao fell silent.

Luo Xiu's blade swung down. He had already beaten the old fool and vented his anger, so there was no need to torture him further. With a single slash, Zhong Mudao was decapitated. The crimson blade radiated a bloody aura, yet not a single drop of blood stained it.

Without a backward glance, Luo Xiu casually tossed the Demonic Blade behind him. The blade spun through the air, landing perfectly in the scabbard Watari Kagura was holding.

Luo Xiu then turned to face Watari Kagura, his expression gradually turning strange. This woman from Sakura Country had killed martial artists from other nations during the World Martial Arts Ritual and had even tried to kill Lin Xiyue. Luo Xiu held no goodwill toward her. If not for his curiosity about the origin of her right eye, he would have already killed her. So, what to do with this Sakura Girl is indeed a problem.

Watari Kagura, oblivious to Luo Xiu's thoughts, paused for a moment before saying, "Thank you for your help, Senior."

Luo Xiu laughed. "Don't be so quick to thank me. You're not out of danger yet."

Hearing this, Watari Kagura's brow furrowed as a bad premonition surfaced in her heart. "What do you mean by that, Senior?" she asked.

Luo Xiu said, "You've only fallen from the hands of one group of villains into the hands of someone even worse. Did you think I saved you just for the sake of saving you? Would I have bothered without getting something out of it?"

At his words, Watari Kagura instantly grew vigilant. She brought the Demonic Blade up to her chest and slowly backed away.

Luo Xiu approached her at a leisurely pace. "You just witnessed my abilities," he said, his voice laced with mockery. "Do you really think resistance is meaningful?"

Watari Kagura's gaze was firm. "Senior, if you have something to say, just say it!"

Luo Xiu didn't stop until he had backed Watari Kagura against a broken wall. Her back pressed against the cold stone, her body couldn't help but tremble. This man's aura... it's too powerful, too terrifying!

Luo Xiu watched her, a smile playing on his lips. "You really don't recognize me?"

At his words, Watari Kagura lifted her head to meet his gaze. It was only when she saw his left eye and felt that faint, familiar aura that she understood. Her eyes widened in shock. "It's you... Chen Shuisheng?!"

Luo Xiu smiled. "Miss Watari, long time no see."

Watari Kagura's beautiful eyes trembled as she stared at Luo Xiu in disbelief. I remember our last meeting was in the Lop Nor Secret Realm. Back then, he was so weak I could have crushed him with a flick of my wrist. How can he be so absurdly powerful now?

"Alright, relax. I'm not going to kill you or do anything to you, at least for now," Luo Xiu said. "That being said, I am a bit curious. How did you get here?"

Still wary, Watari Kagura watched him and explained, "Back in the Lop Nor Secret Realm, I was swept into a spatial rift when the realm collapsed. That's how I arrived in the Shanhai Territory. After the Ancient God Ruins opened, I came here."

"What was the treasure those small fries from the Upper Realm were trying to steal from you?" Luo Xiu asked. "Tell me. I'd like to have a go at stealing it too."

"You...!" Watari Kagura was so angry she wanted to punch him, but the power of the man before her left her feeling utterly hopeless.

She suddenly asked, "Chen Shuisheng, do you want to know the secret of your left eye?"

"My name is Luo Xiu, not Chen Shuisheng."

Her eyes widened in shock. "You're... that Luo Xiu? The one who wiped out the entire Ye Family with a single sword?"

Luo Xiu said, "I'm taking your treasure, and I'm also going to learn the secret of my left eye. As for what to do with you after that... we'll see."

Just then, Master Ping's voice echoed in Luo Xiu's mind. Kid, this woman is quite a rare find. It'd be a waste to kill her. She has the aura of an Ancient God on her. She must be a descendant of the Ancient God's Descendants.

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