Chapter 374 Holy Rank (1)

ve Young Master Three, wouldn't that imply their own incompetenceFurthermore, this person is merely a low-ranking servant, and such a face really doesn't suit him!"Or, you have the skill to bring the...Chapter 374 Holy Rank 1

In this land, every martial artist understands the necessity of protecting their own interests above all else. They act on what they believe to be the most correct response, which is eliminating an extraordinary genius like her for the sake of self-interest.

History has seen similar instances where individuals who could influence the entire world were eliminated due to someone's interest, even if it was a trivial one.

Now, these people just need to seize the opportunity. When others are advancing to Holy Rank, it’s easy for them to launch a surprise attack. During such critical moments of advancement, whether human or beast, one's ability to defend against external enemies decreases.

It is also very likely that their progress can be disrupted, preventing them from successfully advancing. Regardless of which outcome occurs, these people hope for both.

In their perception, if it’s Lone Star in this situation and Free-and-Easy [逍遙] is here as well, there is no one to protect her. Even with Free-and-Easy protecting her, it would offer them no obstacle whatsoever!

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Free-and-Easy has been staying here the entire time without leaving or searching for Lone Star. He should be guarding her while waiting for her to advance to Holy Rank.

The question on everyone's mind is: Where exactly is Lone Star

They sense the intense aura of someone advancing to Holy Rank, but they can't pinpoint its exact location at this moment. They could find it eventually if they were patient enough, but there’s no time for that now.

This is a critical juncture; anyone emitting such an aura may succeed at any moment, perhaps within the next few seconds. Therefore, they need to act swiftly!

She must be nearby—where exactly

Their thoughts turned towards finding hiding spots in the area. Although they couldn’t pinpoint her exact location, there was a certain range from which she might come.

Where is she

They didn't consider interrogating Free-and-Easy to find out Lone Star’s whereabouts. They believe that coaxing information from him would take too long; Free-and-Easy wouldn’t speak up easily, and the time it takes could allow her to advance.

So, Free-and-Easy was left alone without anyone considering using him as leverage.

A minor figure like him doesn't have the qualities needed to be a hostage; no one would abandon something significant for a mere servant.

An insignificant person…

"The waterfall! That small waterfall must have an issue!"

The group quickly focused on that small waterfall. They imagined there could be caves behind it, making it an ideal place to seal oneself off for breakthroughs.

Without the interference of others like them, this girl might have succeeded in advancing here; she wasn't overly careless choosing such a spot.

If one has the chance to advance, they’d choose any secluded place. The opportunity could be fleeting, and missing it means losing out forever—a risk no martial artist would want to take.

Thus, the two strongest among them rushed forward with the intent of eliminating this soon-to-be Holy Rank martial artist. The peak Imperial Ranks weren't showing off but aiming for a guaranteed kill.

During such critical moments of advancement, defense does drop significantly, though it doesn’t go to zero; usually only an Emperor can approach someone advancing to Holy Rank. Peak Emperors would find this the easiest and safest way to ensure her elimination.

Of course, those above Imperial Rank wouldn't need such a moment either; they’d be able to kill her regardless of timing.

Hmph! Do you think we won’t know if you hide behind that waterfall

You’re not the first one to use this method. Throughout history, countless people have tried similar tactics in their quests for power and survival!

So while it’s a good spot, its effectiveness diminishes when too many people know about it.

The group noticed that Free-and-Easy didn’t seem to do anything or even appear tense.

Could his master not be inside

No, his master should indeed be there. But disloyal servants like him are common and won't risk their lives for their masters.

At this point, Free-and-Easy was labeled as a traitorous servant.

Their lack of attention meant they didn’t consider the possibility that if Free-and-Easy were truly disloyal, he would show some sign. Being in such circumstances implies shared fate; it’s basic to understand this.

Alternatively, acting so calmly wouldn't be typical of someone lacking intelligence! If he had no sense, his reaction would’ve been more chaotic!

If they thought about it thoroughly, something would seem off. But since they didn’t take Free-and-Easy seriously, such thoughts didn’t occur to them.

The reason for his calmness will soon become clear…

"Ah! There’s an ambush!!"

The two people inside immediately let out a cry after entering the small waterfall, and then there was no sound.

"! "

Is there an ambush

Did we get played

No, even if we were played, the two who entered are peak Emperor-level powerhouses. Ordinary people can't handle them at all, and just now, there was no one else's aura inside except for those who broke through.

Only, the person breaking through is still in the process of breaking through. Logically speaking, it's impossible to ambush others, so what exactly happened

"Brother Chen, Brother Li, how are you" The only remaining Emperor-level shouted, hoping for a response from them. However, after quite some time, no sound was heard.

Not only was there no sound, but the aura of those two people disappeared immediately upon entering the small waterfall. This is what made him feel truly scared, with his heart chilling to the bone.

Two peak Emperor-level powerhouses just vanished like that. Thinking about it, whoever set up this ambush isn't a simple person either; otherwise, how could they kill two peak Emperors in an instant Even an ambush wouldn't be something ordinary people can do.

Facing such a person, he probably won't be easy to deal with either. If given more time, the breakthrough girl will successfully emerge from seclusion as well, and then it would just be like squashing an ant at that point.

What should one do

Right! Capture this boy and interrogate him; he doesn't seem very loyal and wouldn't sacrifice himself for his master.

"Why are you staring at me Don't think of any wicked ideas, I'm not easy to provoke," Xianyao said with a smile when he saw the other person looking at him, preparing to escape.

At this moment, that person wanted to laugh; how could such a small fry who isn't even a King-level say they aren't easy to deal with. If it wasn't for his current lack of interest, he would have laughed off all his teeth long ago.

"If you want to live, tell me what's going on inside and where your master is," the mid-stage Emperor asked while emitting some killing intent, thinking this was enough to scare this boy into submission.

"I want to live..." Xianyao replied.

Exactly as expected; this kid really isn't very loyal. He's so easily willing to betray his master!

Just when the mid-stage Emperor was about to ask, Xianyao spoke again, turning over some of the mid-stage Emperor’s thoughts and surprising him.

"This seems unrelated to you; as for what's inside, just enter yourself and see," Xianyao said with a smile, not caring at all, without even looking towards the small waterfall.

"You brat, you're asking for death!!"

The mid-stage Emperor felt that he was being toyed with by this insignificant person, which enraged him to the extreme and made him want to kill Xianyao immediately.

Xianyao's life meant nothing to him; just because of it, he could still eliminate him at any time!

As for whether that breakthrough person is Xianyao’s boss, he had considered it, but felt it unnecessary. Kill first and ask questions later! How dare such a small fry provoke me!!

"Sigh, today everything's going wrong," Xianyao shook his head while standing somewhat close to the waterfall. This was after dodging the mid-stage Emperor’s killing move, although this only happened in an instant.

That mid-stage Emperor stared blankly at Xianyao; it wasn't because of Xianyao's speed but because he had already moved away before that person could act, as if having foreseen their action.

This must just be a coincidence!!

Hence, the mid-stage Emperor began his assault once more, starting with a powerful move aiming to put Xianyao in mortal danger. Even though he's using a sledgehammer to crack a nut now, isn't this better for venting frustrations

In the face of an enraged mid-stage Emperor’s attack, how should Xianyao respond

Logically speaking, at this point, he should be dodging. Although it might not completely avoid it, it's something that must be done; otherwise, he can't withstand it.

Only now, he's doing the opposite of what’s logical and in a way extremely illogical: standing still without making any move.

This is obviously unavoidable; he gave up!!

As for this situation, that mid-stage Emperor only thought Xianyao had given up, knowing he couldn't dodge. But soon, his thoughts were proven wrong again.

Xianyao wasn't dodging because there was no need to!

"Bang!"

Right when the mid-stage Emperor's enraged attack was about to hit Xianyao, a sudden change occurred that everyone present didn’t expect. A huge stone suddenly appeared on the ground and charged towards the mid-stage Emperor, blocking his powerful move and shattering itself.

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