chsdbacks Chapter 224 The Chase, Loulan
Chapter 224 The Chase, Loulan
Chapter 224 The Chase, Loulan
"The number one on the list of all time? In my opinion, there is probably only one person in history who can achieve that."
The crowd looked in the direction of the voice and saw an elderly man dressed in brocade robes, tall and weathered, with sharp eyes like an eagle, walking into the shed surrounded by a group of men who looked like shop assistants.
He wore a jewel-encrusted scimitar at his waist, his steps were steady, and his breath was deep and long, clearly indicating that he was a master with unfathomable cultivation!
"It's Grandpa Ma, the 'Camel Dragon'!"
"Grandpa Ma is here too!"
"What do you mean by that, sir?"
Many people immediately greeted him respectfully and asked him questions out of curiosity.
This "Camel Dragon" old man, Ma, was a well-known figure in the northern desert when he was young. He had a cultivation level of half a step outside the realm and his "Great Desert Flying Sand Blade Technique" was rarely matched.
Later, as he grew older, he settled down in the Bitter Spring Oasis, where he ran the largest trading company and became the true local tyrant. His words carried immense weight.
Grandpa Ma walked to the screen wall, squinted at Li Xijun's name and achievements, and slowly said:
"When I was young, I once fought with a rogue cultivator who had just entered the first level of the Outer Realm. I was severely injured in just one move. If I hadn't been lucky enough to meet my master, my bones would probably have been gnawed clean."
The external environment and enlightenment are insurmountable barriers!
To withstand three moves from a Grandmaster of the Outer Realm, whose killing intent was already set in, without being defeated—this level of skill is simply unheard of.
Even Grandpa Ma was so certain, which amazed everyone.
Old Master Ma stroked his beard and pondered for a moment, as if he had remembered something, and then said:
"Speaking of which, a few days ago I came from the 'Black Wind Pass' in the west, transporting a batch of goods, and I did spot a figure in the distance."
She moved with incredible speed, her white robes as white as snow, as if heading towards the depths of the Sea of Death. Her agility and bearing were remarkably similar to Li Qinghan, the 'White Tiger Saintess' ranked ninth on the Human Ranking.
"Oh? The 'White Tiger Saintess'? What's she doing here in this remote place all by herself?" someone asked, puzzled.
Everyone knows that Li Qinghan is the Holy Maiden of the White Tiger lineage of the Star Palace, and possesses formidable strength.
Grandpa Ma shook his head, his expression slightly grave:
"She wasn't alone. I've been a merchant for many years, so my eyesight is pretty good. Far behind her, where there was no dust, a troop of elite cavalry followed her all the way, moving with extreme secrecy and speed."
The leader exuded a ferocious, wolf-like aura even from afar, and the golden sword at his waist gleamed blindingly in the setting sun—he looked remarkably like the second-ranked King Gao of the Golden Wolf Royal Court!
"King Gao? Why is he chasing Li Qinghan?" Everyone immediately perked up.
Old Master Ma lowered his voice, a shrewd glint in his eyes:
You've all probably heard about the bounty the Golden Wolf Royal Court has placed on His Highness the "Azure Emperor"—the reward is frighteningly high. I suspect…
Do they think that by capturing the "White Tiger Saintess," who has a close relationship with the "Azure Emperor," they can force the "Azure Emperor" to show himself?
Judging from the direction they were chasing, it seemed they were heading towards the "Loulan Oasis." Considering the time and distance, if they did encounter it, it would probably be in that vicinity. These words were like cold water poured into a hot oil pan, instantly making the surrounding discussion even more boisterous.
Given Mr. Ma's status, experience, and strength, his words are highly credible.
Li Xijun, who was sitting on the edge and was enjoying listening to these chivalrous heroes boasting about themselves, silently put down the water bottle in his hand.
The words "King Gao", "pursuit", "Li Qinghan", and "Loulan Oasis" echoed repeatedly in my mind.
His eyes instantly turned cold and serene.
Li Xijun slowly stood up, attracting little attention, and walked steadily towards Old Master Ma, who was preparing to leave.
He walked with a leisurely pace, as if it were just a casual stroll, yet he precisely navigated through the noisy crowd without bumping into anyone, and quietly arrived in front of Grandpa Ma.
The old man's semi-perspective immediately made him notice the boy who had suddenly approached.
He stopped in his tracks, his sharp, hawk-like gaze falling on Li Xijun.
This "camel dragon," who was only filming on location, instinctively felt an indescribable tension and fear, and his expression instantly became extremely polite:
"Young man, what can I do for you?"
Li Xijun stopped and nodded slightly to Old Master Ma. His voice was calm and even, yet it carried a strange, unconsciously submissive quality:
"I apologize for disturbing you, sir. I was quite interested in hearing you mention the whereabouts of the 'White Tiger Saintess' and King Gao. Could you please provide more details? I would be extremely grateful."
Old Master Ma was a powerful figure in the northern desert, and he was filled with suspicion and uncertainty about the person who suddenly asked him the question.
However, he subconsciously raised the imposing aura of the experts around him and the aura of a half-step outer realm cultivator, trying to ascertain the other party's strength, and said in a deep voice:
"It is possible, but...: This northern desert is both vast and small, and at least your presence has never been seen here before."
"May I ask... who you are?"
however,
When he tried to sense the depth of the other person's feelings and met Li Xijun's deep eyes, which were like an ancient well, seemingly reflecting the birth and death of stars and encompassing all things, Old Master Ma's heart skipped a beat.
It was a feeling as if he were being gazed upon by the entire world; a sense of awe from the depths of his soul instantly gripped his heart.
He had roamed the northern deserts for decades, experiencing countless life-and-death battles, yet he had never sensed such a terrifying yet restrained aura emanating from such a young person.
This aura—perfect and natural, in harmony with heaven and earth—made him, a half-step Outer Realm expert, feel as insignificant as dust!
The imposing aura he had just generated dissipated silently, like snow melting in the spring breeze, and a bead of cold sweat rolled down his forehead.
"You, you," Old Master Ma's throat was a little dry.
As he looked at Li Xijun's handsome, indifferent face, a thought exploded in his mind like a thunderclap.
The young, handsome, and unfathomable man who cares deeply about Ji Qinghan—all the clues instantly came together!
Old Master Ma's pupils suddenly contracted, and he almost blurted out, but he subconsciously lowered his voice with reverence, as if afraid of disturbing something:
"...You, you could be—His Highness the 'Azure Emperor'?"
These two words seem to possess a magical power.
Although their voices weren't loud, they instantly froze several people nearby who had been listening intently to their conversation, and they looked over in disbelief.
Li Xijun neither admitted nor denied it, but simply looked calmly at Old Master Ma and repeated, his tone still gentle:
"Please inform us, sir."
Without the slightest hesitation, Old Master Ma took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and quickly recounted every detail he had witnessed without reservation, his posture unconsciously becoming somewhat respectful:
"Two days ago, at dusk! About a hundred miles west of Black Wind Pass, they headed towards the Loulan Oasis on the other side of the Sea of Death."
"King Gao personally led the team, which included at least a hundred people, all of whom were Golden Wolf Guards of the Royal Court and were all experts with at least six or more apertures! King Gao himself had even reached the perfection of nine apertures."
However, given the frequent "black storms" over there, those two groups probably didn't go very far.
After listening, Li Xijun's tone remained calm:
"Thank you, sir."
finished,
He said no more, nodded slightly to Old Master Ma once more, then turned and walked calmly and steadily out of the city.
Their figures quickly disappeared into the swirling sandstorm at the oasis exit.
Only after Li Xijun's figure completely disappeared did Grandpa Ma breathe a sigh of relief, as if he had collapsed from exhaustion; his back was already soaked with cold sweat.
He stared in the direction Li Xijun had left, a hint of disbelief still lingering on his face, his voice trembling slightly with belated excitement:
"The Azure Emperor—it really is him! The number one on the Human Ranking, the Azure Emperor Li Xijun! He actually appeared in the Northern Desert—such presence...no wonder, no wonder—."
His words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples!
This stunned everyone who heard him, and then they suddenly realized what he meant!
"What? That was—the 'Azure Emperor'?!"
"Li Xijun, who's ranked number one on the leaderboard, he was just here!"
"He went to find King Gao, for the sake of the 'White Tiger Saintess'."
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"My God, the number one on the Human Ranking is facing off against the number two! This, this..."
Exclamations of surprise swept across the entire sand dune area like a tidal wave.
All the martial arts practitioners were in an uproar, rushing towards the entrance to look outside. Although they could no longer see anyone, everyone's face was filled with excitement and awe.
The desert wind whipped up yellow sand, blowing across the town with a mournful sound.
At this moment, Li Xijun had already transformed into a black shadow in the air and flew towards the Loulan Oasis.