Chapter 262: Dragon Trapped in Shallows
"Boom! Snap!"

Before Jin Fuyu finished his words, a loud thunderclap suddenly sounded in the dark cloud-covered sky.

In an instant, dark clouds pressed down on the city, threatening to destroy it. The dull and heavy sky dropped again and again at a speed visible to the naked eye, pressing so low that it seemed to be right above our heads, within reach.

"Master Jinwu, are you kidding me?" Deng Changchuan spoke first, "Leng Yiyi and the other three are all masters who are famous in all directions and look down on the world. They are even masters among masters. With their martial arts, any one of them has the potential to kill Liu Xunyi. Now you let the four of them join forces. Let alone a hundred rounds, even if it's fifty rounds, I'm afraid Liu Xunyi won't be able to hold on!"

"Life and death are determined by fate, success and failure are determined by heaven." Tang Yuan said quietly, "Liu Xunyi played tricks on the heroes, and he should have died. Now that he can be given a chance to live, it is already a special favor. As the old saying goes, 'The death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime cannot be escaped.' If he is allowed to escape so easily, how can the heroes of the world keep their dignity?"

"Can……"

"Manager Tang is right!"

Without waiting for Deng Changchuan to open his mouth to argue, Luo Tianjin suddenly looked stern and said in a cold tone: "You don't need to say more. Whether Liu Xunyi lives or dies today depends entirely on his own luck."

Faced with Luo Tianjin's cold-bloodedness, Liu Xunyi could not help but feel depressed and disheartened. He suddenly recalled what Si Wudao had warned him when he was in Yingchuan.

At that time, Liu Xunyi was extremely dissatisfied with Si Wudao's slander of Luo Tianjin. Not only did he sneer at his advice, but he also stood up for Luo Tianjin and retorted to Si Wudao.

Now that I think about it, my vision was indeed too superficial.

Si Wudao's words made sense. Luo Tianjin's true nature was far from being as virtuous, talented, upright and strict as he appeared to be.

"Do you have any objections?" Teng Sanshi looked around the audience and asked loudly.

"Quick battle, quick decision!" Yin Baimei said in a deep voice, "Punishing Liu Xunyi is a small matter, but finding out the real culprit behind the incident in Chenzhou is the big matter."

"That's right!" Tang Yuan said, "My Tang Sect disciples must not die in obscurity."

Yin Baimei and Tang Yuan brought up the old matter again, causing the atmosphere in the martial arts arena, which had been slightly relaxed, to suddenly become tense again.

"Since everyone has no objection, then please proceed with the four of you!"

Teng Sanshi waved his hand and pointed directly at Leng Yiyi and the other three people in the field. Then he turned his gaze and asked Liu Xunyi, "Liu Xunyi, do you have any last words?"

He was bent on "upholding justice", but unexpectedly ended up in "eternal damnation".

At this point, Liu Xunyi was exhausted, mentally and physically exhausted. He knew that the only thing that could save his life was the sword in his hand.

Apart from that, he couldn't count on anyone else.

Life or death depends on God's will.

Thinking of this, Liu Xunyi, who was in a heavy mood, suddenly became enlightened and relaxed. He looked around at the various "heroes", feeling their very different eyes and thoughts, and an unprecedented sadness and loneliness quietly surged in his heart.

Suddenly, Liu Xunyi laughed out loud. Under the hesitant and complicated gazes of everyone, Liu Xunyi laughed unrestrainedly, heartily, with heroic spirit that soared into the sky.

Leng Yiyi pointed the tip of her sword and shouted coldly, "Liu Xunyi, you are about to die, and you still can laugh?"

"I am not laughing at you, but at myself. I am laughing at my naivety and stupidity, at my overestimation of my own abilities, at my moth flying into a flame, and at my attempt to stop a chariot with my arms. I thought that I could explain the great cause to you and quell a catastrophe with my own strength. Now that I think about it, I am so stupid and hopeless."

Every word and sentence of Liu Xunyi sounded unusually loud in the silent martial arts arena, like a sharp sword or a knife, piercing people's hearts.

Xunzhen stared at Liu Xunyi thoughtfully, muttering to himself: "If this is really the trend of the times, how can you go against it?"

Xunzhen's words made Lin Fangda, Tang Cong and others beside him all look desperate.

"If I save him, I will die. If I don't save him, I will also die." Liu Xunyi was like a madman, laughing bitterly at himself, "If I succeed, I will die. If I fail, I will also die. Perhaps... this is my fate, Liu Xunyi..."

Teng Sanshi frowned slightly and asked, "Is this your last words?"

“No!” Liu Xunyi smiled frankly and shook his head, “I have no relatives or friends, and I am all alone. Leaving a will behind would only burden others. It is a worthy death for me to die in the hands of four masters today, and it is not in vain for me to come to this world. Haha…”

"What?" Tang Yu asked suspiciously, "You want to die?"

"Seeking death?" Liu Xunyi sneered, "No! I will try my best and fight until my last breath. Only in this way can I die without regrets!"

After saying that, Liu Xunyi no longer hesitated. He lightly raised his left wrist, and the sword flew up. He stretched out his right hand in the air and instantly grasped the hilt of the sword. Then he swung his right arm outward suddenly, and with a flash of cold light, the three-foot green sword came out of the sheath.

As the scabbard flew high, Liu Xunyi's right hand waved continuously, creating dozens of sword flowers in the air that were overwhelming.

Accompanied by a series of light "clang clang swishing" sounds, the scabbard that was thrown high up was cut into iron mud in an instant, and slowly fell around Liu Xunyi like willow catkins in the wind.

Destroying the scabbard means that the sword will never be sheathed again, and it also shows Liu Xunyi's determination to fight to the death.

"bass!"

The sound of sword rang out suddenly, and Liu Xunyi held the sword upright in front of him. His eyes were sharp as a spark, staring at the sword that was as cold as ice and as sharp as lightning. Through the sword blade that was flashing with faint cold light, the faces of Leng Yiyi and the other three appeared one by one on the sword edge.

Liu Xunyi looked straight ahead, his heart as calm as water, and said word by word: "Make your move!"

"Insanity!"

Leng Yiyi shouted angrily, and the Ice Heart Sword suddenly flipped from her hand, and then it cut through the void like a stream of water, trickling out, gurgling away, swift and silent, fast and invisible, and in the blink of an eye it had already swept in front of Liu Xunyi. Liu Xunyi did not retreat but advanced, swinging his sword, accompanied by a series of collisions of golden weapons, Liu Xunyi and Leng Yiyi fought in a group.

At this time, Qin Tianjiu and Sikong Zhu looked at each other, and they nodded at the same time, then flew out together, one on the left and one on the right, attacking Liu Xunyi from both sides.

Tang Yu was as quiet as a virgin, standing motionless outside the battle like an iron spear. In his eyes, there were many figures, and the dodging and moving of Liu Xunyi and the other four, flying up and down, were all within his pupils.

His hands were slightly retracted in his sleeves. The Tang Sect's hidden weapons were so strange and bizarre that it was hard to defend against them. At this moment, Tang Yu was ready to strike, waiting for the right opportunity.

Although Liu Xunyi's martial arts skills were not weak, he was under siege by four masters, Leng Yiyi, Qin Tianjiu, Sikong Zhu and Tang Yu, and was in danger at every step.

After twenty rounds, the two sides were still fighting back and forth, and Liu Xunyi was barely able to fight one against four.

After 30 rounds, Liu Xunyi began to show signs of fatigue, and his attempts to attack became hasty and passive.

After forty rounds, Liu Xunyi was already defeated and had no choice but to flee in a panic, barely surviving.

In a moment, Liu Xunyi was already panting, with scars beginning to show. On the other hand, Leng Yiyi and the other three attacked and defended in a measured manner, advancing and retreating in an orderly manner, with each move being fatal and each step being thrilling.

Although this was the first time the four of them had joined forces, they had perfect harmony with each other, as if it was a natural combination of formations.

You advance, I retreat; you attack, I defend; you contain, I attack; you feint, I strike hard. Liu Xunyi was dazzled and unable to defend himself.

Everything happened just as Deng Changchuan had expected. In less than fifty rounds, Liu Xunyi had been besieged by the four great masters and had become a spent force, ready to be slaughtered.

Facing one person, Liu Xunyi still has the strength to fight.

Facing these two people, Liu Xunyi might still have a chance to escape.

Facing three people, Liu Xunyi asked himself if he had any chance of survival, not to mention that he was the fourth today?

In the battle, Liu Xunyi was forced to retreat step by step due to the chaotic and fierce offensive. His sword moves became disorderly and his body movements became sticky and clumsy. No matter where he dodged, there were always endless and endless killing moves waiting for him.

Liu Xunyi was risking his life, not daring to slack off even for a moment. Leng Yiyi and the other three had a tacit understanding of attack and defense, waiting for the opponent to tire out, with a proper rhythm of urgency and relaxation.

As the battle went on, Liu Xunyi was beaten so badly that he gradually lost the ability to fight back.

Leng Yiyi and the other three were calm and composed, unharmed.

On one side, the more they fought, the more exhausted they became, and their defeat was overwhelming. On the other side, the more they fought, the more courageous they became, and their momentum was like thunder.

The outcome of this battle has been decided, and Liu Xunyi's life or death has been determined.

"It's over! It's over!"

Seeing Liu Xunyi's attacks becoming slower and slower and his flaws becoming more and more numerous, Lin Fangda and his companions were like ants on a hot pan, running around in a panic.

Looking at Luo Tianjin again, he seemed calm and composed, which made others dare not help him without permission.

The people from the six major sects all had gloomy and complicated expressions on their faces, looking at Liu Xunyi who was at the mercy of others, and everyone had unspeakable feelings in their hearts.

Abaolu asked in a low voice: "Xunzhen, you once said that Liu Xunyi's ability to save his life was not bad, why is he so vulnerable today?"

"When the strength of both sides is so different, all opportunistic strategies are just empty talk." Xunzhen explained without turning his head, and his tone could hardly hide a trace of regret. "The martial arts of the four great masters are better than Liu Xunyi's, let alone the four of them working together? Liu Xunyi knows in his heart that he has no chance of survival today."

On the other side, the people from Jin Jianwu and the four great families could not help but show pride on their faces. Tang Ren said with a smile: "Let the four great masters surround and kill an unknown person. Liu Xunyi can die without regrets."

"This man could have achieved great things in the future, but he unexpectedly chose to commit suicide today. Alas! What a pity!"

Lu Tingxiang said this in a strange tone, which made Bai Shuang's face turn a little embarrassed.

During the battle, Liu Xunyi couldn't help but retreat again and again under the coordinated attacks of Qin Tianjiu and Leng Yiyi.

Tang Yu shot out several silver needles in a flash, which once again pierced several vital points on Liu Xunyi's body without any warning, causing his limbs to suddenly become numb. At the same time, his feet went soft and his body fell to the ground with a plop.

At the same time, Sikong Zhu's palm, full of internal strength, fell from the sky. Before the palm force arrived, the palm wind arrived first.

Liu Xunyi's whole body was numb and his consciousness was blurred. His muscles couldn't help but tighten. His hair and clothes were flying wildly, and his head was under a terrifying pressure that was rapidly multiplying and difficult to match.

In a desperate situation, Liu Xunyi struggled hard for a few times, but to no avail.

"Ugh……"

Following a tired and desperate sigh, a trace of bright red blood flowed from the corner of Liu Xunyi's mouth.

Gathering his last bit of strength, he turned over with difficulty and determination, facing up to the sky, gazing at the gloomy sky and the palm shadow that was whistling down from the sky.

At this moment, Liu Xunyi's eyes were unfocused, and in his pupils, rapidly enlarging palm lines gradually covered the gloomy and heavy sky, extinguishing the last ray of light, until... it turned completely into darkness.

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(End of this chapter)