Chapter 84 - 81: Flight

Chapter 84: Chapter 81: FlightOverwhelming murderous intent surged across the vast plain, intensified in an instant after Ye Xuan pointed and killed Wei Dongliu, escalating all contradictions in a blink of an eye. The people from the other families, witnessing this astonishing scene unfolding before them, were somewhat at a loss for words, shaken by the spectacle. Boom! Boom! The sounds of consecutive explosions spread through the air, streams of True Qi bursting forth as if exploding; in the blink of an eye, all the experts from the Jun and Xie families erupted with True Qi, each filled with a sky-high killing intent. "Quick, leave!" Seeing the experts from the Jun and Xie families emitting overwhelming killing auras, Xia Yanzeng’s expression changed, and then he shouted at Ye Xuan. In that instant, Ye Xuan made a decisive call to action, blowing a whistle immediately, leaping onto the back of the Two-headed Demon Tiger, and speeding deep into the Panlong Mountain range. If he didn’t leave now, it would likely be too late later. When he killed Wei Dongliu, Ye Xuan had already foreseen the consequences; the people from the Jun and Xie families would certainly go mad. "Think you can escape? You little beast, today you won’t escape even if you grow wings!" Watching Ye Xuan attempting to flee into the Panlong Mountain, a fierce killing intent erupted from Jun Zhantian’s eyes. He and Xie Guangbo almost simultaneously launched themselves at Ye Xuan, intent on killing him. Humph! A cold snort suddenly rose as Xia Yanzeng’s figure flashed, appearing in front of Jun Zhantian and Xie Guangbo. His True Qi boiled to the extreme in that moment, a massive tiger, glowing with golden light, emerging as he threw his punch. He launched the punch, and the golden tiger surged forth with a roar, pouncing at the duo. Faced with the pouncing golden tiger, Jun Zhantian and Xie Guangbo had no choice but to halt their charge. Each struck out, sending out columns of differently colored True Qi and shattering the golden tiger into pieces. "You think you alone can stop us?" Jun Zhantian’s face was grim. Xia Yanzeng had interfered with him multiple times. If it weren’t for the fact that the opponent was also a Martial Sect Master, he would have already been dead by his hand. "Brother Jun, leave this man to me. You go after the kid!" Xie Guangbo stopped Jun Zhantian, who was about to make a move. His focus was on Ye Xuan; if Ye Xuan managed to escape successfully, not only would it mean the deaths of the Xie family’s Princely Heirs were in vain, but their family’s reputation would be swept away, and they would struggle to find their standing in the Great Xia Kingdom thereafter. "Fine!" Jun Zhantian quickly turned to look in the direction in which Ye Xuan was escaping, and saw that Ye Xuan had already reached a spot not far from the entrance to the trial grounds. In just a short distance, he could escape this plain. His pupils suddenly narrowed, Jun Zhantian’s figure turned and he dashed fiercely through the air. If Ye Xuan escaped into the Panlong Mountain, the difficulty of searching for him would undoubtedly increase significantly. He must capture this boy before he enters the trial grounds! Or directly kill him! Ye Xuan’s potential had even Jun Zhantian feeling a touch of fear deep within. A mere Fifth Grade Martial Master had managed to kill Jun Wuming and Xie Cangsheng – fighters who were whole two levels higher than himself. Such terrifying aptitude was feared to be as strong as, if not stronger than Ye Xiao in his heyday! This child must not be allowed to live! His figure strode across the sky; as a Martial Sect Master, Jun Zhantian already possessed the ability to levitate. When he deployed his Qinggong, moving directly through mid-air was not difficult at all. His speed was much faster than that of the Two-headed Demon Tiger, closing in rapidly on Ye Xuan. "Little beast, let’s see where you can flee to!" Having already condemned Ye Xuan to death in his mind, Jun Zhantian sneered as he saw the distance to Ye Xuan closing. Purple True Qi rapidly condensed in his right palm; reaching through the air with his hand, he struck down with a palm that was one meter in size, sparking fierce sparks in the sky as it smashed towards Ye Xuan. This palm strike was powerful enough to instantly kill a Seventh Grade Martial Master! Sensing the frightening attack falling from above, Ye Xuan’s expression changed. Just as he prepared to defend with all his might, a figure in a golden robe suddenly burst forward, shattering the purple handprint with a single punch. The newcomer was none other than Xia Tianyou, who had observed the situation for a moment. Now seeing Ye Xuan in danger, he finally took action. "Xia Tianyou, as the ruler of a nation, are you now willing to forsake justice for personal interest? This youngster has committed murder during the trials; his death sentence is already set in stone. Moreover, he killed Wei Dongliu before everyone’s eyes; the fact is witnessed by all. Do you think you can still protect him at this point?" Having his attack thwarted by Xia Tianyou, Jun Zhantian’s face darkened. The other man, currently recognized as the top expert of the Great Xia Kingdom, was someone he knew he couldn’t defeat. To extricate himself from Xia Tianyou and kill Ye Xuan was indeed an unrealistic task. "Whether you deserve death or not, that’s not for you to call the shots. We must first clarify the reasons." Xia Tianyou knew he couldn’t protect Ye Xuan, but he couldn’t just stand by and watch him die. Besides, all he could do was to block Jun Zhantian momentarily, allowing Ye Xuan to flee into the Panlong Mountain. As for what would happen to him after that, even Xia Tianyou was powerless to intervene. Whoosh! With Xia Tianyou’s obstruction, Ye Xuan didn’t look back—riding the Two-headed Demon Tiger, he dashed into the entrance of the testing ground like lightning and disappeared. "Even if he escapes into the Panlong Mountain, he won’t escape death." Chills filled Jun Zhantian’s eyes. Shortly after Ye Xuan entered the Panlong Mountain, a large group of masters from both the Jun and Xie families streamed into the entrance and surged into the testing ground. Among them, besides the masters from the Jun and Xie families, there were also the Wei family and even the Jing and Li families. All of these influential families dispatched masters to pursue Ye Xuan. Together with the affiliated families of the Jun and Xie clans, there were now more than two hundred masters. Among them, there were over twenty Seventh Grade Martial Masters and seven Half-step Martial Sect Masters. Such an overwhelming manhunt could only be described as terrifying. Looking at the mighty flood of people rushing into the Panlong Mountain, members of the Xia family, including Xia Xingyun and Xia Xun, were also quite shaken. They still hadn’t recovered from the recent tumultuous events, which had unfolded too quickly and suddenly. "Ye Xuan actually killed Jun Wuming and Xie Cangsheng. That guy is truly insane... I wouldn’t dare to do such a thing..." Xia Xingyun couldn’t help but sigh. Not to mention lacking the ability, even if he had it, he wouldn’t dare kill those two, as the consequences were not something an ordinary person could bear. However, Ye Xuan’s decisive and fearless courage earned Xia Xingyun’s admiration. "I hope he can escape this disaster." Although Xia Xun didn’t have much of a relationship with Ye Xuan, she still hoped in her heart that he could escape. But this disaster, she feared, would be very difficult to avoid. On the plain, there was also a tumultuous uproar like roaring waves. Clearly, the recent scene had been too shocking. This drastic change was deemed the most explosive event of the past decade. Although there had been previous instances of murder during the trials, those had all fizzled out, causing no great stir, because the slain Princely Heirs were mostly from moderate and minor families. But this time it was different—the murdered were from first-rate families like the Jun and Xie. Moreover, it was a total annihilation, something that had never happened since the inception of the Hundred Clans Trial. From this day forth, the name Ye Xuan would be known throughout the entire Great Xia Kingdom and become a name associated with legend. Even now, as he faced the relentless manhunt by both the Jun and Xie families, it did not affect the admiration for Ye Xuan in many Princely Heirs’ hearts. To have single-handedly killed all the Princely Heirs of two major families was truly an astonishing feat. At this time, after Ye Xuan fled into the Panlong Mountain, the four silhouettes that had been confronting each other midair also descended one after another, seeming to put an end to the fighting for now. "Ye Xuan has committed a capital offense by openly murdering during the trial. The Xia family, as the Royal Family, has brazenly harbored him. Such behavior is indeed disheartening to our families." Jun Zhantian looked at Xia Tianyou across from him and sneered. This was a good opportunity to attack the Xia family, and he would not let it slip by. As he spoke, many heads of the influential families nodded in agreement. It was clear that Ye Xuan was a murderer, and with the Xia family obstructing justice, this was simply unacceptable and hard for the public to swallow. "That’s right, it seems the position of the Royal Family has been unshaken for too long; perhaps it’s time for a change," suggested Xie Guangbo, his eyes flashing coldly, his tone full of threatening implication. The power of the Jun and Xie families was only slightly weaker than that of the Xia family. If they truly joined forces to overthrow the Xia family, it might not be impossible. Moreover, with the current situation involving Ye Xuan, it was an excellent chance to challenge the Xia family. "Hmph, Ye Xuan has the audacity to commit such brazen crimes, murdering on the spot. He must have had the support of your Xia family. The Xia family couldn’t possibly be uninvolved in this matter." "That makes sense. This criminal Ye Xuan is, after all, betrothed to Princess Xia Xun and intricately linked to the Xia family. Surely you’re not saying that the Xia family will continue to welcome this criminal back and let him remain a Prince Consort?" Following the lead of Jun Zhantian and Xie Guangbo, a series of accusatory questions followed. However, faced with these insidious inquiries, Xia Tianyou remained surprisingly calm and said, "My intervention to save Ye Xuan was due to the old friendship with his father. I have done what I should and rescued him once; I won’t take action a second time." "Since you claim Ye Xuan is still related to the Xia family, I now announce the annulment of Xia Xun and Ye Xuan’s engagement. From now on, Ye Xuan has no further connection to the Xia family. Furthermore, the Xia family can dispatch masters into Panlong Mountain to assist in capturing Ye Xuan. With this, everyone should be satisfied, right?" Hearing this, Jun Zhantian and the others had no more to say, although they sneered inwardly, thinking this old fox was quick to wash his hands of the affair. But who knows? The Xia family’s forces going in might indeed be to pursue Ye Xuan, or they might just be there to create chaos. "Send the order back to the Jun and Xie families’ Mansion, muster a large troop to come here, and assist in the search by blocking all crucial pathways through the mountains. Also, inform the Elder about this matter. It would be best if the Elder could personally come." With no more thoughts on Xia Tianyou, Jun Zhantian immediately instructed an Elder of the Jun family. He was concerned that with the Xia family’s covert interference, Ye Xuan might still manage to escape. However, if the Elders from both the Jun and Xie families came, then even the Xia family’s resistance would be futile. At that point, even if it meant overturning the whole Panlong Mountain, they would find Ye Xuan! PS: The rise of a young king is imminent, wielding the Divine Map, fighting alone against all. I recommend a new book by my friend Jiang Nanyue, "The Supreme."