"Hmm... the attack has become fiercer?"

Xie Xuanyi raised an eyebrow.

Although not knowing what had happened.

But the Primordial Saint became extremely aggressive, suddenly changing tactics to tightly entangle him.

"Is he worried I’ll intercept and kill those Great Demons?"

Xie Xuanyi turned his mind, guessing the answer.

Could it be... among those Great Demons, there are individuals with special identities or high status that need special protection?

Bam bam bam!

Sands flew and shook.

Under the full offensive of the Primordial Saint, Xie Xuanyi was hammered backward, and for a moment, the roles of attack and defense swapped.

"Your techniques are quite impressive, fellow Taoist."

Xie Xuanyi chuckled sarcastically: "But are you thinking of fleeing?"

"Hmph..."

The Primordial Saint’s expression was gloomy and he didn’t respond.

He indeed wanted to escape.

To put it bluntly, it was called fleeing. Nicely put, it was called fighting another day.

If it wasn’t for various concerns, he would indeed wish to continue this tussle with Xie Xuanyi—

But today this battle will not last long!

This is the deep part of the [Ruins], located at the border between the Demon Country and the Human Race... The Primordial Saint was unsure, he couldn’t ascertain whether this surnamed Xie had already called other Great Cultivators to assist.

After all, the Da Chu Dynasty has Chen Jingxuan, known for his divine calculations.

Over the years, Chen Jingxuan truly made Great Ape Mountain suffer numerous losses.

This westward protective mission has violated mountain guarding rules, continued entanglement might invite trouble.

"Really want to escape?"

Xie Xuanyi saw the retreat intention in Primordial Saint’s eyes, chuckled lightly, and continued to taunt: "Don’t worry, I haven’t called anyone, want to fight a bit more?"

"You say you haven’t called, then it means you haven’t?"

The Primordial Saint coldly replied, annoyed: "Human Race Cultivators, there isn’t a good one among them!"

Naturally, he wouldn’t believe Xie Xuanyi’s words.

But ironically...

Before this battle commenced today, Xie Xuanyi’s worries were even greater than Primordial Saint’s.

Because he really hadn’t called anyone.

Xie Xuanyi was quite worried earlier, fearing that during the fight the Primordial Saint would send a communication order to bring "Holy Emperor" out!

If that happened, he would only be able to flee in disgrace, just like last time in Snow Lion Ridge, escaping thousands of miles away before the fight even finished.

Bang!

A heavy punch sent Xie Xuanyi dozens of meters away.

The Primordial Saint didn’t hesitate any longer, immediately turning to leave.

He could fight equally with Xie Xuanyi only because of this [Great Ape Golden Body], though this divine skill was powerful, it couldn’t last too long.

The [Great Ape Golden Body] was already considered the treasure divine skill techniques of Primordial Saint.

Once the divine skills lose effectiveness.

Restoring the full demon body of Primordial Saint, he would likely be suppressed and beaten violently again.

He didn’t want to repeat that mistake... He, a dignified Yang God Venerable, being thrashed by a young Sword Cultivator of merely a hundred years, how would he keep his face if this news spread?

"Swish."

Xie Xuanyi retreated quickly, and swept forward even quicker.

In just an instant.

He appeared again in front of the Primordial Saint.

Numerous Sword Qi shot out from his sleeve, directly shattering Primordial Saint’s thought of Crossing the Void!

Having cultivated to this realm.

Crossing the Void requires just a thought.

But Xie Xuanyi’s Flying Sword was faster than this thought of Primordial Saint... As soon as the void was ignited by Demon Body Primordial Fire, it was immediately sealed by Sword Qi, that majestic Great Domain descended from the sky, countless Life and Death Sword Qi floated like fish, arranged into formations, blocking all retreats of Primordial Saint.

"You..."

The Primordial Saint widened his eyes, looking at Xie Xuanyi in disbelief.

He already knew in his heart.

He was no match for Xie Xuanyi.

But unexpectedly, this young man’s Sword Intent was so fierce, had he started with Great Success Sword Domain against him, what would have been the outcome?

Fear that even with [Great Ape Golden Body] he couldn’t last long!

"Don’t worry."

Xie Xuanyi glanced back and said indifferently: "I’m not interested in those people..."

The Primordial Saint’s hair stood on end.

What did these words mean?

Xie Xuanyi wasn’t interested in those lower realm Demon Cultivators, does that mean he’s interested in him?

Indeed.

Great Ape Mountain and Da Chu Dynasty are "arch-enemies", the southern and northern battle was just a temporary halt, not an end. Xie Xuanyi lurked quietly in Demon Country, likely searching for a perfect opportunity to assassinate the Demon Country Venerable... This young man aims to do exactly what Zhao Chunyang did back then, directly crushing the Demon Country from high-end combat power.

Unfortunately.

He was "struck" by Xie Xuanyi.

"Hoo..."

With this thought, the Primordial Saint clenched his fists, ready for desperate measures.

Unexpectedly.

Xie Xuanyi paused briefly, then casually said: "Of course, I’m also not interested in you."

"...?"

Upon hearing this, the Primordial Saint was taken aback.

He then realized the Sword Qi all around remained in a suspended state. These Sword Qi only cut off his retreat route, if Xie Xuanyi wanted to "kill" him, these Sword Qi would have long fallen. All signs showed this young man wasn’t lying, he held no Killing Intent toward him.

This was illogical.

Xie Xuanyi wasn’t a benevolent person.

This guy was infamous as a death fiend... not long ago, Xie Xuanyi teamed up with Cui Zhen to kill the Sun Eater Venerable.

"I have a few questions."

Xie Xuanyi said calmly: "If fellow Taoist is willing to answer properly, I can let you live."

"..."

The Primordial Saint stayed tense in a state as if facing a great enemy.

His mind raced, his Divine Thought quickly sweeping by.

Nearly a thousand Flying Swords hovered here!

If he used Life-or-Death Divine Power, he should be able to forcefully burn his blood and Cross the Void away from here. However, to break through Xie Xuanyi’s "sword domain", he’d have to pay an extremely heavy price, by then, even if he didn’t die he’d be skinned.

"You ask."

After pondering for a moment, the Primordial Saint cautiously uttered two words.

He didn’t know what kind of scheme this young man surnamed Xie was up to... but he wouldn’t answer all questions.

He would never betray Great Ape Mountain, nor would he betray the Holy Emperor.

"If I’m not mistaken... fellow Taoist should be here in [Ruins] as a ’Protector’, right?"

Xie Xuanyi spoke meaningful words.

He naturally knew Primordial Saint’s loyalty to Great Ape Mountain.

Hence, asking this question didn’t count as any secret at all.

"Correct."

The Primordial Saint answered straightforwardly.

The protective mission had ended.

Those younger generations had already left.

He didn’t think this matter needed any concealment.

"Within Great Ape Mountain, not many are qualified to invite you as a ’Protector’..."

Xie Xuanyi smiled.

This time, the Primordial Saint chose to keep silent.

"This [Ruins] is a thoroughly barren land."

Xie Xuanyi asked with a smile: "Aren’t you curious why the one who invited you as a ’Protector’ spent such a huge cost to come to this desolate place?"

"..."

The Primordial Saint still remained silent, but his eyes lit up.

From the moment he saw Xie Xuanyi, he knew this wasn’t simple.

This [Ruins] is so impoverished.

How could there be another Great Divine Ability User?

Even if there were...

It shouldn’t be Xie Xuanyi!

In terms of fortune and creation, Xie Xuanyi was one of the top "Great Destiny Carriers" in the world!

Such a Great Destiny Carrier couldn’t appear in [Ruins] for no reason!

...

... 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

(PS: The next Chapter will be updated tomorrow at noon.)