Three months ago, Wang Ruoxie's public act of killing Leng Ao had already spread throughout the Celestial Sword Sect.

However, according to what they knew, Wang Ruoxie was punished by being sent to the Pill and Artifact Hall to do menial work for three months.

They naturally knew what kind of place the Pill and Artifact Hall was.

Originally, they thought that after three months in the Pill and Artifact Hall, even if Wang Ruoxie wasn't blown up to death, he would certainly come out in less than pristine condition.

However, what astonished everyone was that Wang Ruoxie not only emerged without a scratch, but his strength seemed to have grown even greater.

They could naturally see that the golden body technique Cang Xu had just displayed must be exceedingly powerful, and even the core disciples in the crowd who were at the Element Transformation Realm Middle Stage believed themselves incapable of contending against Cang Xu's golden body.

Yet Wang Ruoxie shattered Cang Xu's golden body with just a single punch, effortlessly killing him.

This was proof enough that Wang Ruoxie's strength now surpassed the Element Transformation Realm Middle Stage.

"Wang Ruoxie, you have killed a fellow sect member, you deserve a thousand deaths."

Fan Wenbo glared coldly at Wang Ruoxie, shouting angrily.

"Fan Wenbo, as a Sect Elder, you turn truth upside down and target me everywhere, previously even corruptly abusing your power to gain favor with Yang Honglie, wanting to cripple my cultivation and expel me from the sect."

Wang Ruoxie looked indifferently at Fan Wenbo, speaking coldly: "Now, you indiscriminately judge me guilty, seeking my death."

"Since that's the case, then today, let's battle once and for all, deciding victory and life or death. Do you dare?"

With Wang Ruoxie's words falling, everyone around was momentarily stunned.

This guy actually wants to challenge a Sect Elder, seemingly in a life-and-death duel.

"Wang Ruoxie, do you really think with the Law Enforcement Elder backing you, you can do as you please?"

Hearing Wang Ruoxie's words, Fan Wenbo's face turned extremely unsightly, speaking harshly.

"Ridiculous, I never said the Law Enforcement Elder is my supporter, nor do I need anyone as support."

Wang Ruoxie laughed coldly, saying, "No need for nonsense, if you don't dare to fight, just get lost."

"Such disrespect to an Elder, the crime is aggravated, even the Law Enforcement Elder cannot protect you today."

Fan Wenbo said with an incredibly dark expression.

As a Sect Elder, he was always respected by every disciple, now being humiliated by an Inner Sect disciple, how could he tolerate that.

Even if it meant offending the Law Enforcement Elder, he must kill this individual.

"Since you're eager to die, then I'll fulfill your wish."

Fan Wenbo's eyes flashed a cold smile, saying.

Before his voice fell, his figure suddenly flickered, transforming into rapidly moving shadows, arriving instantly before Wang Ruoxie.

Following this, Fan Wenbo swung a palm at Wang Ruoxie.

"Buzz!"

With a light sound, it was clear there was a terrible red flame converging on Fan Wenbo's palm.

In the next instant, his entire palm was completely enveloped by red flames.

Obviously, Fan Wenbo was cultivating a Fire Attribute Technique, and the True Qi and Primordial Power within his body naturally contained the fire attribute.

With his Eighth Layer Element Transformation Realm cultivation, even without exerting his full strength, this palm strike was enough to easily kill any Seventh Layer Element Transformation Realm martial cultivator.

"Wang Ruoxie is too impulsive, although Elder Fan's strength cannot compare to the Law Enforcement Elder's, he is still at the Eighth Layer of the Element Transformation Realm, how could he possibly be his match."

"Last time, if the Law Enforcement Elder hadn't backed him, he would have died, didn't expect he'd openly provoke Elder Fan again today."

"This guy is clearly courting death, aggravating Elder Fan, not even the Law Enforcement Elder might save him."

...

The crowd discussed with varied expressions.

Some thought Wang Ruoxie too arrogant, daring to challenge Elder Fan with Eighth Layer cultivation, let alone in a life-and-death battle, simply tired of living.

Others were gloating, as Cang Xu was Elder Fan's niece, Wang Ruoxie killed Cang Xu in front of Elder Fan, the aftermath was predictable.

Some felt Wang Ruoxie was compelled negatively, making him take such steps.

But regardless, almost everyone believed Wang Ruoxie would inevitably die.

They even seemed to already see Wang Ruoxie being turned to ashes by the flame.

"I hurt him, if he dies, I will spare no cost for vengeance."

Song Qing grit his teeth, his eyes reddened as he spoke.

"He... will certainly be fine."

Beside him, Bing Ling also clenched her fists, full of concern.

At this moment, facing the approaching red flame palm, Wang Ruoxie's mouth instead revealed a cold sneer.

Immediately, he also raised his palm, without a moment's hesitation, facing Fan Wenbo.

Simultaneously, white flames also began to converge on his palm.

However, his flames were white.

"Boom!"

With a loud explosion, the two palms collided fiercely.

"Wow..."

Then, a scene that shocked everyone occurred.

Wang Ruoxie's palm, entwined by those white flames, actually enveloped Fan Wenbo's red flame completely.

In mere breaths, they effortlessly devoured all.

"Ah!"

A miserable scream suddenly erupted from Fan Wenbo.

It was clear his palm too was being devoured by the white flame.

Most frightening was, no matter how he struck, he couldn't extinguish the white flames, instead, they spread toward his arm.

Soon, it seemed this arm, if not the whole body, would be completely consumed by the terrifying white flame.

Daring not to pause, Fan Wenbo drew a longsword, raising and swinging it, cutting off the hand already engulfed by flames.

"Hiss!"

This scene made the crowd collectively take a breath.

Such terrifying flames, such dreadful strength.

Certainly, many were also shocked by Fan Wenbo's decisiveness.

After all, severing one's own hand requires immense courage.

But they all understood, if he hadn't acted thus, not only the hand, his life might also be forfeit.

"How dare you harm me."

Fan Wenbo's face was pale as could be, his body trembling fiercely, clearly enduring great pain.

"Why not dare?"

Wang Ruoxie sneered.

What of being a Sect Elder, wanting to kill him still came at a price.

"I am a Sect Elder."

Fan Wenbo shouted harshly.

"So what? Does being a Sect Elder mean I must stand still, waiting for death?"

Wang Ruoxie replied indifferently: "Or does your life as a Sect Elder hold more value than mine as an Inner Sect disciple?"

"Ever since you targeted me to please Yang Honglie, in my eyes, you ceased being a Sect Elder, becoming my enemy. Toward enemies, I'm never soft-hearted."

"Such lawless wickedness, not only killing a fellow sect member but also attacking an Elder, I must clean house for the sect today."

At this moment, a cold shout suddenly rang out.

"It seems all my enemies plan to gather here today."

Hearing this familiar voice, a cold glint flashed in Wang Ruoxie's eyes.

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