Star Gate

Chapter 553: Wood Sword Aura (III)

Li Hao didn’t follow up on his attack, he appeared by Light Sword’s side instead. He looked at the androgynous old man—well, he didn’t want to look at Light Sword too much. But he had to say that she hadn’t seemed on the brink of death during her split second of reaction in stabbing her sword through the water. Her battle spirit still raged fiercely.

Earthturner Sword broke through the blockade—or rather, no one stopped him from convening with the other two sword wielders.

“Such cutting sword qi and an inevitability of seeing blood upon action,” someone said on the outskirts before Light Sword had a chance to speak. “If you are not Sky Sword, then you must be Demon Sword Li Hao!”

Everyone’s gazes turned to the young man. Although their faces were obscured, some couldn’t hide their delighted glee. So that was Li Hao! He held the sword of the Lis and had quickly grown to the point of being able to kill Novas. His bloodline was of the eight families...

Some people were truly overjoyed. What did they chase Light Sword for, if not the Windchaser Boot? Even if that boot really was a weapon of the eight families, it was less than the sword of the Lis. This was a buy one get one bargain!

No, what they were getting was even better than what they were chasing!

Xu Zhen also started in the distance and erupted furiously in the next moment, “Are you Li Hao?!”

The initial explanation after the expedition emerged from the Battle Heaven ruins was that Hou Xiaochen had killed Xu Feng. But after Li Hao killed the White Shark Raiders and with additional news that the young man held a grudge against Light Sword, a new conclusion was easily reached—it was Li Hao who’d killed Xu Feng!

“Old witch Light Sword, you’ve certainly got a venomous heart!” Xu Zhen raged with madness. “You two must’ve caused Little Feng’s death together! Li Hao must also be Little Feng’s murderer—he’s here to save you, you bitch! She-devil!”

Anyone who saw this scene would suspect Light Sword! If Li Hao was Xu Feng’s murderer and had a grudge with Light Sword, it made no sense that he was taking the risk to rescue her. This could only be proof that the swordswoman had long betrayed the Xus. Perhaps she’d been the one to kill Xu Feng!

Light Sword didn’t respond and simply sighed at Li Hao. Just when she was about to speak, the young man revealed his true form and looked around with a smile. “It looks like I’m pretty famous! What an honor! You guys recognized me even in armor—you’ve got keen eyes!”

Li Hao wasn’t apprehensive about a gathering of the sword wielders. They were missing Sky Sword and Jadelight Sword. It would be quite the occasion indeed if all of these Silver Moon sword dao powerhouses were present.

“I’ve retreated from the world for too long.” Hong Yitang shook his head. “These people took longer to recognize me than they did you. It looks like I need to show my face around more often.”

Transmissions flashed around the vicinity.

“It’s Li Hao! He has the sword of the Lis. Everyone, all together with no hesitation...”

“Earthturner Sword’s not weak and he might be able to unseal himself as well. Judging from Li Hao’s performance from moments ago and his previous battle accomplishments... he’s pretty strong too. We probably won’t be able to take them if we don’t work together!”

“How do we split the sword and the boot?”

“Is the sword of the Lis for the likes of you guys? It’s priceless to whoever gets it. They can fetch an astronomical figure for it if they sell it...”

Various heavyweights rapidly communicated with each other; they had to be on the same page before taking action. They had just temporarily gathered together, wanting to kill Light Sword through a battle of attrition. The situation was much more difficult after she was joined by two more swordsmen.

Who would attack first if they didn’t come to an agreement? It was the most dangerous for whoever made the first move. And what if their quarry ran off if none of them attacked?

Reaching a consensus and completing an exchange of interests was their most pressing concern.

Light Sword looked at Li Hao with a slightly complicated expression and transmitted, “I’m afraid it’ll be hard for you guys to leave too after you’ve barged in like this!”

This wasn’t how one rescued people. Granted, she was the safest in this kind of development. While it would decrease the pressure on her if they harassed her pursuers from the outside, it would still be up to her to break through the blockade. That would land her in the greatest danger.

The other two swordsmen coming to her resulted in her maximal safety, but put them in danger. She knew that Earthturner Sword was strong, very strong, but he wasn’t invincible. There were a dozen Novas present and other heavyweights in metamorphosis.

“Can you still fight?” was Li Hao’s only question.

“I can... but I can’t endure for long...” she transmitted back.

Li Hao was conflicted, but he was already here, so he wouldn’t waffle around. Martial masters were an impulsive bunch. The Silver Moon old farts had only paid him to heal Light Sword, not risk his own life. He should’ve waited on the perimeter—this was all Hong Yitang’s fault! The man just had to show himself!

The young man tossed a small flask to Light Sword, but it flew back to him before reaching the woman. Li Hao raised an eyebrow at Hong Yitang; the man had taken out a small flask himself. It fell into Light Sword’s hands.

“Drink that, it’s Water of Life. Li Hao won’t be able to suppress your injuries in the short term, so use that for now.”

Li Hao put away his Water of Life with some surprise. So Hong Yitang had some as well? Meanwhile, the man sighed heavily. These people would be the death of him! He Yong had spent one of his exceedingly pure mysterious power stones and now Light Sword consumed his Water of Life. All that he had left from Battle Heaven were two pieces of exceedingly pure mysterious power stones. He hadn’t held onto the fortunes that heaven had seen fit to grace him with.

Light Sword quickly drained the flask without another word, prompting dismay from someone on the perimeter.

“Stop negotiating, they seem to have brought ultimate treasures for healing. Now is our chance if we want to take the treasures of the eight families. We might have to pay an even higher price if we wait any longer!”

The powerhouses swiftly reached an accord. Everything could wait until after they took down the trio. Otherwise, it was all just empty talk.

“Kill!” Xu Zhen set his jaw and turned to the two by his side. No one was making a move, but the representatives of the Steadfast Duke could not hold back!

Of the two by his side, the old man with white hair was peak Nova. The other middle-aged man was late Nova. While they hesitated slightly, they clenched their teeth and charged!

The old man seemed to be a special attribute or even crossed over from being a martial master. Heaven and earth threatened to split apart when his punch blasted forward! The middle-aged man also raised towering waves with a strike of his blade.

With these two as the vanguard, the remaining crowd didn’t hesitate. Everyone made their moves—supernatural abilities detonated in the area and strew chaos through the sea.

Li Hao and Earthturner Sword responded in kind. Long swords swept through the air! A sword hum rang through the world as the Earthturner Sword suppressed the four directions. Li Hao’s stroke of the four auras severed the self, there was no return!

BOOM!

Sword auras met with mysterious power, heralding a massive explosion. Li Hao spat out a mouthful of blood while Hong Yitang stumbled backward. The supernaturals reeled with shock!

“Swordsmen of Silver Moon...” someone mumbled. They were so strong!

The strongest was Earthturner Sword—he suppressed numerous supernaturals when he attacked, creating space for Li Hao. Li Hao’s sword was also very strong, but not to the point of stunning the crowd. It was Hong Yitang’s display of dominance that frightened those present.

While Li Hao was injured and Hong Yitang’s organs shook after the two sides collided, the supernaturals weren’t any better off. A streak of blood appeared on the old man’s fist. Behind him, Xu Zhen’s expression shifted and he grunted to the crowd, “Rush them together, don’t hold back! Hong Yitang has not unsealed himself yet. He might, so we need to act as quickly as possible!”

No one listened to him.

“Are you sitting back and watching a show, Xu Zhen?” sneered a voice. “Attack with us!”

The speaker was a late Nova and didn’t think much of the Xus. While this representative wasn’t complete trash and had some real strength, he had no right to direct others.

Fury rose in Xu Zhen! A rich and noble man did not sit under the eaves for fear of falling tiles. His resident experts were in the field, was that not enough?? They wanted him to personally participate! How dangerous that would be!

And yet, Xu Zhen couldn’t contain himself. “Light Sword seems to be recovering... all together now!” He sprang upward and kicked out a gust of swirling wind with his foot. He’d once practiced martial arts, but his potential had been mediocre. He’d continuously failed to grasp the aura and converted to the supernatural after that domain appeared. Thankfully, he’d done well for himself there.

With Xu Zhen himself in the battlefield, the various sides had managed to reach an accord. They would attack together! Ice sealed off thousands of kilometers as thunder and lightning danced!

KABOOM!

Detonations ripped through the air. Earthturner Sword brandished stroke after stroke, overturning the skies and earth to form a defensive circle a dozen meters across. It blocked the attacks while Li Hao’s sword darted out, injuring the supernatural powerhouses.

It was a team effort, but while the defensive abilities proved adequate, the offensive ones were slightly insufficient. Li Hao was a little too weak.

“What a pity that you’re not Sky Sword...” Hong Yitang sighed. These words might grate on the ear; he truly did think that if Sky Sword was here, the two of them would make quick work of the crowd.

That was also the truth. Li Hao commanded mid Nova battle strength and was indeed weaker when it came to offense. There were only two mid Novas outside, the rest were late or peak Novas. There were even some in metamorphosis. Li Hao’s sword qi could not kill them and even found it hard to injure them.

Light Sword was still absorbing Water of Life and recovering some of her injuries. If she didn’t, Li Hao would find it difficult to suppress her rampaging organs. However, this left only the other two available for defense.

Li Hao didn’t say a word. He only felt a bit aggrieved and the situation difficult. Where had all these people come from? How were there so many powerhouses to be found?

His attacks weakened once more and his moves seem to float through the air like drifting willow leaves. It turned a bit mysterious like a ghost when combined with the No Shadow Sword, but it was even easier for their attackers to fend off!

The young man’s moves had previously provided a bit of threat, but that threat was now much smaller.

Hong Yitang wanted to cry. He regretted his actions! What was Li Hao doing, using him as a defensive shield? The kid was hiding behind him and using their enemies as practice targets for the Weeping Willow Sword. My heavens, do you think this is a safe place?