Wang Ruoxie stood up somewhat disheveled, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and silently gave a bitter smile in his heart. It seems he had underestimated Xiahou Wei's strength.

He originally thought that by using the Blood Burning Technique, and burning as much as fifty percent of his Qi and Blood, he could at least hold his own against the opponent. Even if he couldn't win, he should be able to retreat completely.

However, he didn't expect Xiahou Wei to be significantly more powerful than he estimated. His Upper Grade Spiritual Artifact Longsword was actually broken by a single palm strike from the opponent.

Clearly, even though Xiahou Wei only had the Cultivation of the First Layer of the Meridian Passage Realm, his strength far exceeded that of ordinary people of the same level.

This meant that even using the Blood Burning Technique, he still couldn't contend with the opponent.

The most crucial point was that although the Blood Burning Technique was powerful, it came at the cost of burning one's internal Qi and Blood to exchange for a short-term surge in strength, and the effect could only last for about half an hour at most.

Once the effect of the Blood Burning Technique faded, he would enter a weakened state, severely reducing his power. At that time, even a random Innate Realm warrior could easily kill him.

Realizing this, Wang Ruoxie hesitated no longer, turned around directly, and his figure dashed out swiftly, flickering towards the outskirts of the Royal City.

Although he resisted that palm strike head-on, the internal loss of Qi and Blood was significant, his internal organs all suffered considerable injuries, and even his body, particularly the area around his heart, bore numerous tiny cracks as blood trickled out continuously.

If it weren't for his previous refinement of an Essence Pill and tempering by the Blood God Essence Blood, making his physique far superior to ordinary Innate Realm warriors, that palm would have almost certainly killed him.

Wang Ruoxie didn't call out to Xueyao to flee together because he knew that once Xiahou Wei learned of his connection with Xueyao, he would inevitably vent his anger on her, or even use her to threaten him, making him hesitant.

Xueyao obviously understood this as well, so even though she was extremely worried, she remained standing quietly.

"Ninth Uncle, kill him, don't let him escape."

Seeing Wang Ruoxie trying to flee, Xiahou Yan, who was still lying on the ground, shouted urgently.

"Yan-er, rest assured. Before me, he doesn't even have the qualification to escape. Today, no matter what, I will tear him into pieces to avenge you."

Xiahou Wei nodded as he spoke.

With that said, his figure flashed out with incredible speed, and within a few breaths, he appeared in front of Wang Ruoxie, blocking his path.

"Little brat, today you won't escape even if you sprout wings. I want to see if you can withstand one more of my palm strikes."

Xiahou Wei said with a mocking gleam in his eyes as he looked at Wang Ruoxie.

Then, he swung a palm towards Wang Ruoxie once more. Instantly, a Red Rainbow Palm Seal coalesced, carrying tremendous power, and struck towards Wang Ruoxie.

"This time, this man is undoubtedly doomed to die."

"What a pity, with the talent and power he displayed, if he could grow, he would undoubtedly become another peerless powerhouse in the future."

...

Feeling the terrifying power contained in Xiahou Wei's palm strike, everyone inwardly sighed, and many even looked at Wang Ruoxie with sympathetic eyes.

"It seems I have no choice but to use it."

Wang Ruoxie could naturally also feel the terror of that palm strike. If he were struck again, he might not survive.

It could be said, this was the biggest life-and-death crisis he had faced since his re-birth.

Without any hesitation, Wang Ruoxie took out the Blood Soul Jade Talisman he obtained at the auction from his Storage Ring directly.

Originally, he planned to devour the Blood Soul Power within this Blood Soul Jade Talisman to allow his Bloodline Level to transform and advance. But now, he had to use it to save his life.

This Blood Soul Jade Talisman was refined by a Martial Cultivator at the Middle Stage of the Meridian Passage Realm, and the power it unleashed could completely rival a full-force strike from someone at the Early Stage of the Meridian Passage Realm.

Even though Xiahou Wei was at the First Layer of the Meridian Passage Realm, and his strength far surpassed people of the same level, he probably couldn't withstand the terrifying power unleashed by this Blood Soul Jade Talisman.

"Crack!"

With a light sound, Wang Ruoxie directly crushed the Blood Soul Jade Talisman.

In the next instant, a surge of blood aura emanated from it, then condensed into a blood-colored phantom.

"Damn, it's actually a Blood Soul Jade Talisman refined by him."

At the moment he saw the blood-colored phantom's appearance, Xiahou Wei's expression changed.

"This guy is really lucky to have gotten a Blood Soul Jade Talisman refined by him."

Many people around also seemed to recognize the blood-colored phantom.

At this moment, the blood-colored phantom swung a palm, and instantly a blood-colored palm print coalesced, meeting Xiahou Wei's Red Rainbow Palm Seal.

"Boom!"

With a loud explosion, the two palm prints collided in an instant.

The violent Vigorous Qi swept across the entire surrounding space, forcing everyone to retreat. Many even unleashed Primordial Power to form a layer of Shield around themselves to withstand the aftermath.

One is a genuine strongman at the Meridian Passage Realm, whose strength far surpasses that of ordinary people of the same level, while the other, although merely a phantom formed by Blood Soul Power, is not any weaker than Xiahou Wei, and might even be stronger.

Wang Ruoxie glanced at Xueyao, giving her a cautious look before turning and flickering towards the distance.

The power of this Blood Soul Jade Talisman could only last for at most a few dozen breaths. He had to escape as far as possible within this short time.

"Damn it."

Seeing Wang Ruoxie's figure disappearing from his vision, Xiahou Wei couldn't help but roar angrily.

Then he unleashed all his strength, furiously attacking that blood-colored phantom.

Unfortunately, the strength of the person who refined this Blood Soul Jade Talisman seemed extremely formidable. Even though this blood-colored phantom has only ten percent of the main body's strength, it still overwhelmed Xiahou Wei at full power, making him unable to break free to pursue Wang Ruoxie.

Seeing Wang Ruoxie escape safely, Xueyao couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief and then blended into the crowd to head outside the Royal City.

Ling Yu watched Xueyao's back with a wicked smile on his face, then lifted his steps to follow behind her.

...

About a hundred miles away from the Royal City, in a mountain range, a figure was swiftly striding forward through it.

This was naturally Wang Ruoxie who had escaped from the Royal City. He looked pale, and his breath was extremely disordered.

"The effect of the Blood Burning Technique has dissipated, and now within me, there's only fifty percent of Qi and Blood left. Coupled with the injury from Xiahou Wei's palm, my strength is less than ten percent of my peak."

Wang Ruoxie's brow slightly furrowed as he pondered in his heart.

He also knew that although he had fled the Royal City, Xiahou Wei definitely wouldn't let him off easily. He would surely lead a large force to hunt him down with all their might.

Therefore, he must recover from his injuries quickly and even enhance his Cultivation Power.

Finding a relatively concealed cave, Wang Ruoxie sat cross-legged, swallowed several Fourth Grade Healing Pills, and began to heal his injuries.

About half an hour later, a hint of redness returned to Wang Ruoxie's face.

Then, he took out the Earth Essence Fruit from his Storage Ring.

"After consuming this Earth Essence Fruit, I wonder if it will allow my Cultivation to advance to the Eighth Layer of the Innate Realm."

Wang Ruoxie murmured.

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