The opponent's expression slightly changed when he saw the sudden sword strike from Ye Xunhuan.

He realized he had been tricked; Ye Xunhuan wanted him to reveal himself.

Although he now knew he was caught in Ye Xunhuan's trap, it was already too late.

Faced with Ye Xunhuan's sword that was as fast as the wind and as swift as lightning, the opponent suddenly reared back, his feet gripping the ground tightly. Spinning like a top, he not only twisted around but also scooped up Qi Tiansheng from the ground and retreated explosively.

This bizarre footwork made Ye Xunhuan's heart tremble. Damn, how is it so much like the Carefree Step my master once performed!

The opponent avoided Ye Xunhuan's fierce strike and, having grabbed Qi Tiansheng, immediately headed to the side.

"Who are you, and how do you know the Carefree Step?" Ye Xunhuan growled at the figure ahead.

"Marshal, I'm taking him away. Don't pursue me!" the opponent said softly.

"You think you can leave?" Ye Xunhuan retorted coldly and immediately chased after him with his sword.

The opponent, clutching Qi Tiansheng, did not look back and moved forward. However, feeling Ye Xunhuan closely pursuing him, the man's brows furrowed: "Marshal, why force this? I'm only taking him away, not trying to be your enemy!"

"Tell me, who did you learn the Carefree Step from?"

"Marshal, don't push me, or today we both could end up miserable," the opponent said while running swiftly with Qi Tiansheng. "The people from Kunlun are already watching you, don't you want to avoid injury?"

"Even if it means risking death today, you must tell me where you learned the Carefree Step!" Seeing the opponent not answering him, Ye Xunhuan shouted in inquiry again.

"The Carefree Step is taught within the Tang Sect. If you don't believe me, you can check!" The opponent had no choice but to answer Ye Xunhuan's question.

He could see that if he didn't answer questions about the Carefree Step, this guy would chase him to the ends of the earth.

"Then you have to stay here. I want to see who you really are!"

Hearing Ye Xunhuan's words, the opponent felt utterly helpless inside. This guy is insane. He's already said he doesn't want to be an enemy, so why keep bothering me?

But at that moment, he overlooked the threat of Qi Tiansheng surviving.

Although Ye Xunhuan severed one of Qi Tiansheng's arms, it didn't mean Qi Tiansheng would perish.

It's important to know that in this world, there's also a type of swordsmanship called the Left-Hand Sword!

Realizing that Ye Xunhuan would not stop until he caught him, the opponent, feeling helpless, had to halt and place Qi Tiansheng on the ground.

Seeing the opponent stop, Ye Xunhuan also halted.

The next moment, the opponent slowly turned around to look at Ye Xunhuan.

With the aid of the moonlight, Ye Xunhuan could faintly see it was a middle-aged man.

The man had a dignified square face and eyes like electricity, exuding an intimidating presence without anger.

"Marshal, why force this? I'm only taking him away," the man sighed helplessly!

"Who are you?"

"A Guardian of the State!" the man straightforwardly said, "This is my token, representing my identity!"

As he spoke, the man took out a square token from his person and tossed it toward Ye Xunhuan.

"Swish!"

Ye Xunhuan caught the token and took a look. On it was a character for 'nation' written in seal script, with two vividly carved dragons beside it!

"Marshal, Qi Tiansheng is a candidate for the Guardians of the State. He challenged you and lost an arm, which is understandable, but isn't death too harsh a punishment?" the man said to Ye Xunhuan. "Furthermore, if you kill him, what benefit would that bring you?"

"The whole Qi family knows he came to Jiangzhong City for Dongfang Shu. If he disappears, on whom do you think the Qi family will place this blame?"

"He has already stepped into the extreme heavenly realm. He's only just stepped in, but there aren't many in Jiangzhong City capable of killing him, right?"

After learning that his opponent was a Guardian of the State, Ye Xunhuan didn't press as hard but still said coldly, "He's more trouble alive. Rather than letting him live and having the Qi family trouble me, I might as well kill him and then deal with the Qi family!"

The man was momentarily speechless.

Brother, do you think the Qi family is like the Lin family back in the day, that you can just destroy them at will?

The Qi family has members who are Guardians of the State. Killing Qi Tiansheng means a relentless feud with the Qi family. If by any chance you kill a Guardian of the State later, it will become a massive issue.

"Marshal, I can help you maneuver," the man said calmly.

"No need!"

"Marshal, I'm being polite to you out of respect for Old Master Xiahou, don't push it!"

Even a clay Bodhisattva has some fire, let alone this man who was a Guardian of the State.

He was already speaking with goodwill, but Ye Xunhuan was stubborn and still wanted to kill Qi Tiansheng.

Upon hearing the name of Old Master Xiahou, Ye Xunhuan's face turned stern.

He had long suspected the Xiahou family was far from ordinary; otherwise, that statement about "Dragon Head, Southeast Xiahou" wouldn't have been made!

"I don't need you to respect anyone's sentiments. Either leave on your own, or I'll deal with you too!" Ye Xunhuan said coldly.

He was absolutely not going to let Qi Tiansheng off.

Want to kill him, you have to be ready to die.

He, Ye Xunhuan, doesn't provoke anyone, but that doesn't mean others can provoke him!

"Marshal, do you really think I can't handle you?" the man's expression immediately became grim.

"If you could handle me, you wouldn't have run!" Ye Xunhuan sneered, showing complete disdain, "Enough talk, I'm giving you two choices!"

"First, leave on your own, or second, I beat you away, or kill you too!"

Hearing Ye Xunhuan say he would kill him, the man's expression tightened: "Marshal, do you think you can reach the heavens and even kill me?"

"Whether I can reach the heavens, I don't know, but I do know, whoever dares to block me today, I'll kill!" Ye Xunhuan's attitude was extremely assertive, "Even if you're a Guardian of the State, blocking my way leads only to death!"

The man was so angry he laughed, "Good, good, what a Marshal, do you think we Guardians will tolerate anything from you without limit?"

"Do you really believe that with Old Master Xiahou there, we Guardians are powerless against you?"

"I said, I don't need to rely on anyone. Dare to move against me, and I'll provoke a holy war!" Ye Xunhuan had no intention of yielding, and his attitude became even more unyielding, "I think many forces in the West would love to see you suffer heavy losses, right?"

"You..."

"Either scram or die!" Ye Xunhuan immediately interrupted the man, "Don't prattle on with me!"

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