Chapter 100

In the secluded chamber, Luo Xiu, who was in the midst of cultivation, suddenly opened his eyes. For some reason, he felt a sense of unease.

After entering the innate realm, martial cultivators unlock their soul perception, which grows stronger as their cultivation advances. In the depths of their consciousness, they often have a premonition.

After more than two months of seclusion, he had cultivated to the ninth level of the innate realm, advancing from a martial artist to a grand martial artist.

Just as he was stabilizing his newly achieved cultivation, the image of Lu Mengyao suddenly appeared in his mind. She looked worried, with tears in her eyes...

"Could it be that she's encountered trouble at the Leiwu Sect?"

Although their relationship had been strained due to her father, Lu Feichen, in Luo Xiu's heart, his feelings for Lu Mengyao were genuine.

Even if they couldn't be companions on the path of martial cultivation, they were still good friends who had shared hardships.

With this thought, he lost interest in continuing his seclusion and got up to leave the chamber.

When he first arrived at the Doushai County branch of the Hunter's Guild, he was greeted by an elder named Suo Yuanyou, who was a member of the external recruitment team.

"Suo Elder, has anything happened at the Leiwu Sect recently?"

Luo Xiu found Suo Yuanyou and asked directly.

The Hunter's Guild has access to the most detailed information. As a genius member with a high-level yellow authority, Luo Xiu can obtain various pieces of information from the guild for free.

Just like when he obtained a rough map of the Guilei Mountains from the guild, the same principle applies.

The resources the Hunter's Guild possesses far surpass those of ordinary forces.

"If you're asking about the Leiwu Sect, indeed, a few things have happened recently," Suo Yuanyou said after a moment of thought. "First, more than two months ago, the sect leader, Lei Weilong, and Gongsun Qianji tracked a wounded martial lord, but they returned without success.

Then, a black-robed youth named Xie Luo appeared, declaring that one day he would break through the Leiwu Sect and take Lei Weilong's head.

Shortly after, the young master of the Snow Sect came to Doushai County to propose marriage to a woman named Lu Mengyao, who was originally the daughter of the outer sect leader of the Xiaoyao Sect in Yunlong County."

Given the information the Hunter's Guild had, they naturally knew that the black-robed Xie Luo was none other than Luo Xiu.

Since Luo Xiu had declared that he would break through the Leiwu Sect and take Lei Weilong's head, when he asked about the Leiwu Sect, Suo Yuanyou directly mentioned it.

Luo Xiu frowned. The three events at the Leiwu Sect were all related to him.

The wounded martial lord that Lei Weilong and Gongsun Qianji tracked was undoubtedly Yan Yue'er.

And as he had guessed, the source of his unease was indeed because something had happened to Lu Mengyao.

At this moment, Luo Xiu heard a commotion from the street outside the Hunter's Guild.

Within his life perception range, a familiar life aura appeared.

"Mengyao?"

Luo Xiu moved, disappearing from Suo Yuanyou's sight. His movements were as swift as the wind, his feet glowing silver, like chasing the moon.

This was the seventh-grade movement technique, "Chasing the Wind and Moon." When he moved, his speed was much faster than the "Ten Directions Shadow" technique.

After more than two months of seclusion, his cultivation had not only advanced, but he had also mastered the two seventh-grade martial arts he had recently obtained.

With a solid foundation in martial arts, he had quickly reached the great accomplishment stage of these two seventh-grade martial arts.

Upon sensing Lu Mengyao's life aura, Luo Xiu immediately rushed out of the Hunter's Guild. In just a few breaths, he saw Lu Mengyao's figure.

Lu Mengyao's face was pale, her steps unsteady, and she was staggering towards the Hunter's Guild.

Not far behind her, several martial cultivators were chasing her, shouting angrily for her to stop.

Pedestrians on the street quickly moved out of the way, recognizing the Leiwu Sect's emblem on the martial cultivators, fearing they might get involved and cause trouble.

"As long as I escape into the Hunter's Guild, the Leiwu Sect people will not dare to make a move against me there."

Seeing that she was about to reach the Hunter's Guild, hope ignited in Lu Mengyao's eyes.

"Luo Xiu?"

A figure suddenly appeared in front of her, and she froze, her voice trembling slightly.

"Mengyao, what happened?" Luo Xiu stepped forward, frowning as he looked at the several Leiwu Sect martial cultivators chasing her.

"Lu Mengyao, as a core disciple, you dare to rebel and escape from the sect? Surrender and come back with us to confess your crimes!"

Four martial cultivators leaped forward, one of them shouting sternly.

Luo Xiu already knew about the changes Lu Mengyao had encountered at the Leiwu Sect. She had escaped from the sect, clearly not wanting to marry the so-called young master of the Snow Sect.

Thus, he stepped forward, his eyes cold as he looked at the four Leiwu Sect martial cultivators, and said one word, "Scram!"

Among these four, two were at the seventh level of the innate realm, one at the eighth level, and one was a grand martial artist at the ninth level of the innate realm.

Luo Xiu also noticed that Lu Mengyao's cultivation had reached the second level of the innate realm, which was not surprising.

Before her Fire Yang Meridian condition flared up, she had already possessed great talent, nearly breaking through to the innate realm.

After her Fire Yang Meridian was cured, it was normal for her to break through to the innate realm so quickly.

"You insolent brat, do you think you can play the hero? You dare to meddle with the Leiwu Sect? Kill him!"

The grand martial artist, with a murderous look, ordered the three innate martial artists beside him.

The three innate martial artists, without a word, used their movement techniques, drew their weapons, and charged forward with sinister smiles.

In Doushai County, no one had ever dared to be so arrogant in front of the Leiwu Sect. Such a reckless person was rare.

Regardless of whether these people were there to capture Lu Mengyao, due to Yan Yue'er, Luo Xiu had no good feelings towards the Leiwu Sect, only killing intent.

He moved, not even drawing his sword. His fingers spread, and he condensed the Netherworld Death Flame, forming five black flame sword auras that enveloped the three innate martial artists.

A cold and deadly aura spread, chilling the air!

"Thud!"

One of the seventh-level innate martial artists, before he could react, was instantly torn apart by the five black flame sword auras, blood splattering everywhere.

"He's a grand martial artist..."

The eighth-level innate martial artist sensed the aura Luo Xiu emitted, his face turning pale. Before he could finish his sentence, five terrifying black flame sword auras shot towards him, and with a series of thuds, he fell to the ground, covered in wounds.

As for the remaining seventh-level innate martial artist, Luo Xiu punched him, shattering his mid-grade human-level war saber with a clang.

His protective true qi was like paper, instantly shattered by the punch, his chest caved in, and he flew back dozens of feet, blood spraying, dying on the spot.

Three late-stage innate martial artists were instantly killed in a single move, with no chance to resist.

The crowd on the street was stunned, and the grand martial artist on the opposite side also showed a look of fear, holding a blue-glowing war saber, vigilantly watching Luo Xiu.

He was also a grand martial artist and knew he could not defeat this person so easily.

"Who are you? To dare kill our Leiwu Sect members in broad daylight." The grand martial artist, knowing he was no match, slowly retreated.

Killing Leiwu Sect martial cultivators in Doushai County would result in Spirit Refinement experts coming to kill this person, no need for him to risk his life.

Moreover, this black-robed youth seemed similar to the "Xie Luo" who appeared recently. It was said that "Xie Luo" used black flame sword auras and had a high-level battle body, capable of shattering mid-grade human-level war weapons.

Given the matching conditions, he was 90% sure this person was Xie Luo!

Xie Luo could even kill half-step Spirit Refinement experts, and killing grand martial artists was like slaughtering dogs!

Seeing the grand martial artist's changing expression, Luo Xiu knew he had guessed that he was Xie Luo.

However, he did not mind revealing his identity, as he was about to join Shen Yuanan to participate in the competition for the Xuan You Secret Realm. When he returned, he might have the strength to challenge a martial king.

As for his family, with the protection of the Hunter's Guild, even if Lei Weilong had a hundred lives, he would not dare to touch them.

As for this grand martial artist, Luo Xiu would not spare him. He had already given them a chance to leave, and since they attacked him, they would only meet their end.

Using the "Chasing the Wind and Moon" technique, Luo Xiu appeared in front of the grand martial artist almost instantly. Netherworld Death Flame surged from his body, forming a black flame sword aura net, sealing all escape routes.

This was a martial skill recorded in the Fire Sword Technique.

The grand martial artist, who had been on guard, reacted instantly when Luo Xiu moved, his war saber bringing a bolt of lightning as he fiercely slashed.

This war saber was a high-grade human-level weapon, which he had almost spent all his savings to buy. Many Spirit Refinement martial lords used weapons of this level.

However, in front of Luo Xiu, a high-grade human-level weapon was a joke!

His physical body had already reached the limit of a high-level battle body, just a step away from the peak battle body!

A finger pointed out, and the high-grade human-level war saber trembled violently, the force transmitted making the grand martial artist's hand numb, and his entire arm lost sensation.

This left the grand martial artist in shock, and he quickly took a jade talisman from his storage ring.

However, before he could activate the talisman, the black flame sword aura net enveloped him, and his body was torn apart, blood gushing out as he fell to the ground.

This was a fourth-grade array master's attack talisman, capable of unleashing an attack comparable to a Spirit Refinement martial lord.

He thought that by activating the talisman, even if he couldn't kill the opponent, he could escape. However, the opponent's speed was too fast, and he was killed before he could activate the talisman.

"Luo Xiu, you..."

Lu Mengyao never imagined that Luo Xiu had become so powerful. A grand martial artist was like a chicken or a dog in front of him, easily defeated.

Could he really be the rumored "Xie Luo"?

Seeing Luo Xiu skillfully collect the storage rings of the four dead martial artists, Lu Mengyao felt a sense of disorientation. What had Luo Xiu experienced during their separation?

In just a year, from the second level of body refinement to the ninth level of the innate realm as a grand martial artist, she understood why he had been so eager to escape, fearing that Uncle Le would be interested in his secrets.

If it were before, she would have believed Uncle Le wouldn't harm Luo Xiu, but after this incident, she realized that Uncle Le was not as good as she thought.

The four people who came to capture her were Le Pengcheng's subordinates. Without his orders, they wouldn't dare to treat her like this.

"Let's go, we'll head to the Hunter's Guild first."

Luo Xiu collected the four storage rings and then spoke to the still dazed Lu Mengyao.

"Ah..."

Lu Mengyao was in a daze and didn't notice what Luo Xiu said.

"I killed four Leiwu Sect members, and soon, experts above the Spirit Refinement level will come. We need to leave quickly."

Luo Xiu said again, then took Lu Mengyao's hand and walked towards the Hunter's Guild.

The surrounding crowd dared not stop them, as this person might be Xie Luo, who could kill grand martial artists like slaughtering dogs!

In Doushai County, the Leiwu Sect was the undisputed dominant force, and even Spirit Refinement experts dared not easily offend them.

However, all the forces in Doushai County feared the Leiwu Sect's power, but the four major guilds were an exception.

Almost all array masters in the world belonged to the Array Master Guild.

Almost all alchemists in the world belonged to the Alchemist Guild.

Almost all blacksmiths in the world belonged to the Blacksmith Guild.

Various forces would send their array masters, alchemists, and blacksmiths to these three major guilds for training.

As for the Hunter's Guild, almost all martial cultivators were registered, obtaining corresponding Hunter's Guild emblems.

The head of the Gongsun Family, Gongsun Qianji, was a fifth-grade array master and was said to be a named disciple of the branch president of the Array Master Guild.

Among the four major guilds, the Hunter's Guild held the most prestigious position, being the leader of the four major guilds!

The Hunter's Guild established a rule: no matter who your enemy is, once you enter the Hunter's Guild, you are protected by the guild. Anyone who dares to make a move in the guild will be hunted down by the guild's experts.

This rule protected all martial cultivators, making it both loved and hated.

At the same time, the news of Xie Luo's reappearance spread like a storm throughout the county.