The Third Elder stood shoulder to shoulder with his two brethren, their faces grim. The three of them had always believed that the greatest enemy that night would be Shi Changxiao alone, and that by joining forces, they would surely be no match for him. But the current situation had completely surprised the three of them!

Not only was the masked man in black holding the Xuan Dan unfathomably powerful, but present were not only two of the Eight Supremes, Shi Changxiao and Ying Bokong arriving in person, but also many disciples of the Cold-Blooded Supreme, Lei Wubei, as well as the Imperial Preceptor of Yutang, Fei Mengchen, whose strength was immense, nearly on par with the Eight Supremes. Moreover, Shi Changxiao was not alone; six Heavenly Profound experts accompanied him!

This lineup was far beyond their expectations!

The dynamic at the scene was extraordinarily delicate.

Jun Moxie, intrinsically the weakest in power, held the Level Nine Peak Xuan Dan that everyone coveted, positioned at the very center. Closest to him were the three Supreme Divine Profound Elders of the Wind and Snow Silver City; on the other side stood Fei Mengchen, the Imperial Preceptor of the Yutang Empire. Further out, Ying Bokong and Shi Changxiao faced off across the distance separating them from the others.

The outermost ring comprised the ten great disciples of the Cold-Blooded Supreme Lei Wubei, and the six Heavenly Profound helpers of the Life and Death Supreme Shi Changxiao! Even the weakest among them was at least an Earthly Profound expert.

To be encircled at the very core by twenty-two such individuals must be something worth both great honor and immense despair. Yet, in Jun Moxie's heart, there was only excitement.

Have they all finally arrived?

Then, it must be time for my Xuan Dan to make its move!

Even if I lack the power to fight, my absolute mastery of escape is unrivaled in this world!

Jun Moxie’s eyes flickered, just as he was about to act, when he saw more figures flash in the distance—four people in white robes swiftly approaching.

And among these four, Jun Moxie actually recognized two: Xiao Han and Mu Xuetong!

Beside Xiao Han was a handsome youth whose nose was slightly hooked, and next to Mu Xuetong stood a peerlessly beautiful girl in white. Her hair was like clouds, her figure tall, her skin as white as snow, yet her expression was one of simple, almost naive delight. Her large, round eyes darted around at everyone in the field, looking rather excited.

After watching for a moment, she suddenly raised a pale, small hand and snapped open a large umbrella, holding it over herself and Mu Xuetong to shield them from the rain. Everyone present possessed eyes as sharp as hawks; how could they fail to see? On the surface of this small umbrella was a pattern of an endearingly clumsy little bear...

Upon seeing this scene, the three Elders immediately cried out in anguish: My dear little madam! We three old bones can barely cope with this situation; how could you possibly come! Isn't this going to cost us our lives?

Silver lightning danced across the sky, causing the faces of the crowd to alternate between stark light and deep shadow, their moods uncertain.

Shi Changxiao's gaze pierced through the individuals in the center, settling directly on Ying Bokong's face: "Tailed Eagle, do you want this Xuan Dan?" Though many masters were present, the only one who could truly threaten this Life and Death Supreme was undoubtedly Ying Bokong!

As long as he could persuade Ying Bokong, the Xuan Dan would be his for the taking! As for everyone else, even the three Supreme Divine Profound Elders of the Wind and Snow Silver City, Shi Changxiao still did not take them seriously!

"Nonsense! A Level Nine Xuan Dan is always a rare item; is it strange that I want it? Don't you want it? Why are you running here getting soaked in the rain?" Ying Bokong laughed mockingly. "Shi Changxiao! I am deeply dissatisfied with you! I traveled a thousand miles to fight you, and you arrogantly refused to show! Today, I must have a satisfying brawl with you!"

Shi Changxiao was choked with anger!

I am not a battle maniac like you; what's the point of a meaningless fight? You are one of the Eight Supremes, yet you act and speak like a common street ruffian!

Besides, you choose the worst time to pick a fight! Dragging me into a brawl at this critical juncture? Isn't that going to ruin me? What about the Xuan Dan?

For a moment, this world-renowned Life and Death Supreme felt a profound knot of frustration in his chest.

"Who wants the Xuan Dan? Whoever wants the Xuan Dan is making an enemy of me!" Ying Bokong roared with laughter, surveying all directions; with a soaring cry that swept across the sky like a long rainbow, he felt invigorated and thrilled! Damn it, there are five Supremes here—five Divine Profound masters! Today, I'll finally get a good fight!

"Ying Bokong, skip today, and if you want a fight another time, I'll accompany you anytime!" Shi Changxiao's expression was cold and hard, utterly devoid of emotion. The divine light in his eyes seemed to carve a passage through the dense rain, fixing directly upon Ying Bokong's face. "We are both clear-headed individuals; your target has never been the Xuan Dan. Can you not give me this much face?"

"Talk trash! My target is the Xuan Dan! I have no connection to you, why should I give you face? I want to fight you today, what can you do to me?" Ying Bokong stood seven or eight zhang away from Shi Changxiao, showing no weakness.

In terms of their Xuan Qi cultivation, although both belonged to the ranks of the Eight Supremes and were on a similar level of strength, Ying Bokong, based on their rankings, was likely slightly inferior to Shi Changxiao in raw power. However, if the two truly fought, unless it was a fight to the death, it would be impossible to determine a victor in less than a thousand exchanges!

With Ying Bokong present today, as long as he was determined to keep Shi Changxiao occupied, even if Shi Changxiao was furious enough to die fighting, it would be useless!

Divine Profound Supreme level masters could no longer be killed by mere mortal strength. Even if two or more figures of the same rank besieged another, while the besieged had no chance of winning, escaping cleanly would present absolutely no problem!

And at this moment, during the scramble for the Xuan Dan, opportunities flashed by in the blink of an eye. Never mind a thousand exchanges; even the lapse of one or two moves would be enough to cause him to lose the Xuan Dan!

Fei Mengchen, the three Supreme Divine Profound experts of the Wind and Snow Silver City—which one of them was not eyeing the prize greedily?

Even the Heavenly Profound experts surrounding them, while perhaps beneath the notice of the Divine Profound masters, which one of them was an easy target?

What was more, the sound of objects whizzing through the air was continuous in the distance. Shadowy figures were rushing in from all directions. They were no longer limited to Divine Profound or Heavenly Profound experts; there were plenty of Earthly Profound, Lesser Profound, and even some Lesser Metal Profound individuals. However, upon seeing the sheer number of people gathered here, including many top-tier masters, those arriving later cautiously stayed on the outer periphery, observing the situation without advancing or retreating. Clearly, they all hoped to profit from the chaos, completely forgetting the disparity in their own strength.

Ying Bokong's arrogant eyes swept over everyone, near and far, through the curtain of rain. Suddenly, he threw back his head and let out a long cry that rolled like thunder across the sky. In the end, it sounded like the thunder of the Nine Heavens crashing down one after another, striking the hearts of the crowd.

Some of the weaker individuals on the periphery instantly felt their blood and energy surge violently upon hearing the long cry. Over a dozen people could not help but spit out threads of blood from their nostrils, their faces turning deathly pale!

"I am Ying Bokong! And opposite me is Shi Changxiao!" Ying Bokong laughed fiercely. "There are truly too many overconfident fools in this world. Those who know what's good for them, kindly clear out now!"

A few muffled gasps came from outside the perimeter, clearly indicating shock!

As the saying goes, a person's name carries weight!

Who could have imagined that here in Tianxiang City, two of the legendary Eight Supremes, who seemed like Immortals walking the earth, would appear at once? And they were here to snatch the Xuan Dan? What difference was there between that and courting death? Several discerning individuals sighed sadly, turned, and vanished into the rain, withdrawing from the contest for the Xuan Dan.

But most people simply retreated a few zhang and stopped moving. So what if you are a Supreme Divine Profound master? When you and Shi Changxiao are both severely wounded, won't I still be able to take advantage? The multitude offers safety; even a peak Divine Profound master cannot slaughter everyone present!

Undoubtedly, a great number of people harbored this exact thought.

"Is that Ying Bokong? One of the Eight Supremes of the continent? Why is he so fierce? He is nothing like Father's gentle nature; Father is much better," the naive girl commented playfully from a distance, sticking out her tongue.

Mu Xuetong stood beside her and sighed deeply, smiling bitterly. "Little Princess, you truly should not have come this time. The situation here is far too immense."

"Mu Xuetong, do you lack the confidence to protect the Princess?" Xiao Han asked with a strange smile. "If you are so timid, then hand over the responsibility of guarding the Princess to me, you coward!"

Mu Xuetong snorted and retorted, "Ying Bokong and Shi Changxiao are both here. If our Silver City truly obtained the Xuan Dan, it would inevitably draw hostility from these two. In that case, I doubt even the Three Elders could escape unscathed, let alone us? Xiao Han, was your head kicked by a donkey? Don't you see how many masters are here? Do you really think advancing to the Heavenly Profound realm makes you superior? You are a frog in a well!"

Mu Xuetong’s reasoning was quite sound. At this moment, the concentration of formidable power here was terrifying. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Earthly Profounds were as common as dogs, Heavenly Profounds walked everywhere, and Divine Profounds maintained their composure in silence. If a massive battle erupted here, the fighting would certainly be tragic. Forget Xiao Han, who had only just entered the Heavenly Profound realm; even the Three Elders, Six, and Nine, who had reached the initial stages of Divine Profound, might not escape safely. If even Divine Profound masters were in such peril, what could be said of others?!

Xiao Han, furious, was about to retort when a sharp gaze shot toward him. He instinctively flinched and swallowed his words.

The one looking at him was none other than the Life and Death Supreme, Shi Changxiao!

The situation in the field was now extremely precarious. The Xuan Dan rested in Young Master Jun’s hands, and centered around Young Master Jun, the inner three layers of the encirclement were entirely composed of masters, the lowest cultivation base being initial Heavenly Profound! Beyond this ring of masters, there were still ten more layers of encirclement. The strength of the outermost layer might not be high, but the sheer number of people was considerable!

With such a lavishly luxurious lineup, even Yun Biechen, the number one Supreme in the world, would find himself facing an insurmountable headache if he were in Jun Moxie's position!

But now, within this powerful formation, not a single person dared to move rashly!

With two Supremes facing off, who dared to make the first move?!

The situation was held in a delicate balance! And Young Master Jun could not tolerate such a balance! ...It had to be broken!

Only in a melee can one fish in troubled waters!