Not only Wang Ruoxie, but others also discovered these nine inscribed cannons.

Although they couldn't determine the exact level of these inscribed cannons, they could feel the extremely terrifying aura emanating from them.

The cannon bodies, several zhang in size, were densely covered with mysterious inscriptions.

Especially the cold barrels, the aura they emitted made everyone feel deeply apprehensive.

Not a single person dared to easily approach these nine inscribed cannons. Even standing from afar, they still felt a strong sense of threat.

However, some people looked at these nine inscribed cannons with fervent gazes.

For instance, Ximen Yao, Bai Yinyin, and other top genius warriors from the Great Yu Imperial Dynasty, who understood the power of these nine inscribed cannons.

At this moment, they secretly decided to take this ancient warship at all costs.

Immediately, everyone started moving toward the most important part of the warship, the core area necessary to control it—the control room.

A moment later, they arrived outside a grand and magnificent hall.

Above the main entrance of the hall, several ancient characters were engraved: Zhaoxin Hall.

It was evident that this Zhaoxin Hall was the control room of this ancient warship.

Thousands stood before the closed doors of Zhaoxin Hall, their eyes flickering continuously.

They only needed to enter this Zhaoxin Hall and control the core of the warship to completely take command of this powerful ancient warship.

However, with thousands present, it meant they had to vie with thousands of others to control this warship.

At this moment, almost everyone looked around cautiously, and many had icy killing intent in their eyes, as if they would strike anyone who dared to make a move.

"Brother Wang, let's join forces for now, seize this warship first, and then decide its ownership after leaving here, how about it?"

Ximen Yao whispered to Wang Ruoxie.

"Let us each rely on our own abilities."

Wang Ruoxie glanced at Ximen Yao indifferently and shook his head slightly.

The value of this ancient warship was too precious; he didn't believe Ximen Yao would be willing to share control of it.

Moreover, with his current strength, he didn't need to join forces with anyone and could control the warship alone.

Upon hearing Wang Ruoxie's words, Ximen Yao's expression froze, then he gave a cold glance but said nothing more.

"Why hasn't Xiahou Bai shown up?"

Wang Ruoxie's gaze swept through the crowd as he wondered.

If Xiahou Bai was here, he could have teamed up with him; at least in his view, even if he seized the warship in the end, Xiahou Bai wouldn't be discontent and turn against him.

But for some reason, Xiahou Bai hadn't appeared.

He also didn't see those he expected at the trial conference, like Xiao Ningyue, Su Qiuling, Su Qingxue, Zong Yuzhe, and others.

Though he had doubts, Wang Ruoxie didn't think much more about it. His primary goal now was to seize the ancient warship.

"Kill!"

Suddenly, an unknown person shouted, and then everyone started fighting each other.

Almost at the same moment, everyone attacked those around them, their initial moves being the strongest killing strikes.

"Wang Ruoxie, I intended to let you live a little longer, but since you're ignorant, I'll take your life first."

At this time, Ximen Yao coldly shouted at Wang Ruoxie.

Before the words faded, he charged directly at Wang Ruoxie, thrusting out the longsword in his hand.

Sword Qi crisscrossed, instantly tearing apart several people around them, blood and flesh scattering all over the ground.

Even though those people had Seventh Layer or Eighth Layer of Essence Pill Realm cultivation, and one even Ninth Layer, they were utterly defenseless against Ximen Yao.

Ximen Yao's actual attack wasn't aimed at them; just the residual Sword Qi instantly annihilated them.

This showed that Ximen Yao's strength indeed far exceeded that of ordinary Ninth Layer of Essence Pill Realm cultivators, reaching the half-step Qi Condensation level.

"The top 500 on the Myriad Dragons List are indeed extraordinary.".

Wang Ruoxie's eyes narrowed slightly; the power Ximen Yao displayed with that sword reached the peak of half-step Qi Condensation, much stronger than Ling Pojun earlier.

Of course, when Ling Pojun was slain by him, he only had Eighth Layer of Essence Pill Realm cultivation. If he'd been at the Ninth Layer, Wang Ruoxie might not have been able to kill him.

"Heaven-Shocking Technique."

Without hesitation, Wang Ruoxie instantly swung a sword to meet the incoming longsword.

The battle between him and Ximen Yao could be called a duel of Sword Cultivators.

Both were Sword Cultivators, and their mastery in Swordsmanship was not low.

Yet, even as fellow Sword Cultivators, Wang Ruoxie wasn't intimidated in the slightest.

Because having lived two lives, his understanding of Sword Dao far surpassed that of Ximen Yao, who was merely at the Ninth Layer of Essence Pill Realm.

Also, the sword technique he cultivated, the Shocking God Sword Technique, was a Lower Grade Saint Tier martial technique.

The Heaven-Shocking Technique was the fifth technique of the Shocking God Sword Technique, and its power alone equaled a mid-tier Celestial martial technique; given his current cultivation, he could fully unleash its true power.

"Sss!"

With a light sound, Ximen Yao's body suddenly froze in place.

He looked down slightly, glanced at the longsword piercing his heart vein, then, with disbelief, stared fixedly at Wang Ruoxie.

"How... could... this..."

Blood continuously flowed from Ximen Yao's mouth as he struggled to utter these words.

He knew Wang Ruoxie had killed Ling Pojun, Nangong Han, and others, proving his strength was extraordinary. But regardless, Wang Ruoxie only had Seventh Layer Essence Pill cultivation, while Ximen Yao had Ninth Layer; the gap was immense and seemingly insurmountable.

Moreover, given his power, even facing regular half-step Qi Condensation practitioners, he could easily win.

Yet, he never thought he would lose so swiftly, pierced through the heart vein with just one sword strike.

With endless unwillingness, Ximen Yao slowly collapsed to the ground, dead.

"What a terrifying sword.".

Many around were utterly shocked by the scene; they even stopped fighting, watching Wang Ruoxie with awe.

To kill a Ninth Layer Essence Pill cultivator with Seventh Layer strength was terrifyingly powerful.

Though they didn't know Ximen Yao, when he slain several people with one sword earlier, including a Ninth Layer cultivator, it was clear his strength was at the half-step Qi Condensation level.

Yet he still died, slain with one sword.

"I didn't expect your strength to reach such a level.".

Bai Yinyin looked at Wang Ruoxie, her face slightly pale, speaking in a trembling voice.

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