182 Masters in Confrontation (1/2)
The Third Elder's face was clearly reflecting his confidence now that his two brothers were standing next to him. Their biggest enemy tonight was Shi Chang Xiao, but as long as the three of them were together, they were sure that they wouldn't fall short of him; however, the present situation had become far more volatile than they had initially expected!
Firstly, the strength of the man in the black mask was unpredictable, but moreover, they weren't just opposed by Shi Chang Xiao alone, but the Solitary Eagle as well. On top of that, several of the Li Wu Bei's disciples had also shown up, and then the Yu Tang Empire's Imperial Teacher Fei Meng Chen also had a squad of six Sky Xuan experts standing behind him!
This situation was most unexpected!
Moreover, this situation was extremely delicate.
The weakest in strength amongst them all was Jun Mo Xie, who was audaciously and arrogantly eyeing the others while holding the Peak Level Nine Xuan Core in his hands. The three Elders from the Silver Blizzard City were standing on one end, while Fei Meng Chen was standing on the other. As the periphery of the battlefield extended, the Solitary Eagle and Shi Chang Xiao were stationed confrontationally.
The ten determined disciple of the Li Wu Bei, and the six Sky Xuan assistants of Shi Chang Xiao were standing in the outer most encirclement! The weakest amongst this entire line up was at least as strong as the peak of Earth Xuan.
Standing in the middle of such encirclement was a matter of honor and prestige, but also a matter of grave desperation. However Jun Mo Xie's mind was only brimming with excitement.
[Finally all the competitors have arrived in one place! ]
[Now, it's time for me to throw away this Xuan Core and run! ]
[I may not be able to fight in this battle, but I'm definitely the best when it comes to escaping out of here! ]
Jun Mo Xie's eyes flickered since he was just about to move into action, but then he suddenly changed his mind since he saw four flickering lights approaching from a distance at a very fast pace.
Out of these four individuals, Jun Mo Xie could actually recognize two!
Xiao Han, and Mu Xue Tong!
There was a young, crooked-nosed man beside Xiao Han, while Mu Xue Tong seemed to be accompanying a picturesque white-robed maiden; her hair were white like the clouds, her skin was as white as snow, and her face was delicate and beautiful. Her big round eyes seemed quite excited at the sight of this gathering of peerless experts.
They arrived in a few moments; Mu Xue Tong quickly extended his arm and pulled out an umbrella, and placed above the young maiden's head. There was a picture of a black bear on the umbrella's surface....
The three Elders of the Silver Blizzard City starting whining inwardly the moment they saw her approaching. [Ah, why did she have to come here when we're in so much trouble already! Is no one going to take pity on our life today? ]
Another bolt of lightning illuminated the sky for a moment, clearly exposing the nervous faces of everyone present.
Shi Chang Xiao's eye scanned the entire gathering, but eventually came to a halt upon the Solitary Eagle's face: ”Falcon, do you really want this Xuan Core? I have always believed that there is only one man amongst us all who doesn't care about materialistic objects…. And that man is you; the Solitary Eagle!”
As long as he was able to convince the Solitary Eagle to stay out, the Xuan Core was his for the taking! Shi Chang Xiao was sure of being able to fight away anyone one else; even the three Elders of the Silver Blizzard City!
”Nonsense! This Xuan Core is such a rare item, so what's so surprising about my interest in it? Don't you want it too? Did you just come out in the rain for a bath?” the Solitary Eagle smiled in ridicule: ”Shi Chang Xiao! You're such a disappointment! I've come here all this way to fight you; and since you and your stinking arrogance have showed up here today, I'm going to have some fun!”
Shi Chang Xiao started fuming with anger!
[Do you really believe that I'm a madman like you who thinks that fighting is fun? Ah, first you consider yourself to be one of the 'Eight Great Masters' and then you start talking like a scoundrel in the middle of a town? ]
[Besides, couldn't you have picked a better timing for pulling me away for a fight? Do you think I'm in a comfortable position here? What am I supposed to do about that Xuan Core, huh? ]
”Ha ha, who wants that Xuan Core? I've nothing to do with that Xuan Core!” the Solitary Eagle looked skywards and laughed out loudly. Then he looked around and started counting the number of Spirit Xuan experts present….. [One… two.. three… four…..this looks like a fun game today! ]
”Falcon, if you sit out today, then I'll agree to fight you on any day in the future!” Shi Chang Xiao smiled coldly as his expressionless eyes stared at the Solitary Eagle through the dense cover of rain: ”I'm well aware that this Xuan Core has never been your goal, and I'm more than willing to give you a chance to face me later!”
”To hell with your bargain! You're only offering this chance for the sake of this Xuan Core! I have no alliance with you, so why should I listen to your request?! I want to fight you today; what option do you have, ah?” The Solitary Eagle stared right back at Shi Chang Xiao, showing no signs of weakness.
Even though the two men were at the peak of the Spirit Xuan realm, but it was evident from their ranking in the list of the 'Eight Great Masters' that the Solitary Eagle was marginally weaker than Shi Chang Xiao. However, if the two men actually started battling each other, then there would still be no winner or loser unless the two men decided to battle till only one survived!