Martial Arrogance Dragon Soul-Chapter 409 - 386: Can They Withstand the Blood Slaughter Sect?

Chapter 409: Chapter 386: Can They Withstand the Blood Slaughter Sect?

The figures that appeared, if not Qin Qing and his group, who else could it be?

Qin Qing walked at the very front, with Liu Huang by his side.

The others included Liu Hongxue, Liu Ling, Zhu Linglong, and Cang Yuan.

Not a single one of the six was missing!

Liu Bing, Liu Zhuoyan, and the others immediately widened their eyes!

The six of them, they had actually made it out of Sword Valley alive...and not a single person was lost!

This indicated that none of them had perished in Sword Valley.

Just moments ago, Liu Bing and Liu Zhuoyan were telling the other Liu Clan descendants that Liu Hongxue and the rest would all die within Sword Valley, but the next second, they were fiercely slapped in the face!

At this time, Liu Huang and the others also bore injuries.

Liu Huang, especially, had dozens of sword wounds, with several being dangerously close to vital points.

In Sword Valley, she had faced life-and-death crises several times. Since she and Qin Qing were at the forefront exploring the path together, the risks were even greater. Fortunately, Qin Qing had come to her rescue during the most perilous moments.

Qin Qing also had a very serious injury on his body, which occurred right as they were about to leave Sword Valley. A hidden Sword Array suddenly erupted, trapping Liu Huang within it. She was just a hairbreadth away from death, but at the critical moment, Qin Qing stepped forward, risking being shredded by the Sword Array, and saved her.

This deeply moved Liu Huang.

Originally, Qin Qing could have ignored her. After all, they had already reached the exit of Sword Valley, just a short distance away from leaving.

Even...Liu Huang was thinking, if she had been in Qin Qing’s place, or if their roles were reversed, would she have stepped forward to save him?

It was a difficult question, even a kind of soul-searching torment.

As for Liu Hongxue, it seemed he had anticipated Qin Qing would act this way and was thus not very surprised.

Just as they stepped out of Sword Valley, Qin Qing, Liu Hongxue, and the others also saw Liu Zhuoyan and company not far away.

"Hmm?"

Liu Hongxue’s brow furrowed.

Because he saw that the more than twenty descendants of the Liu Clan had now been halved!

This time, the Liu Clan had a total of twenty-seven descendants entering Sword Valley. Apart from Liu Hongxue, Liu Huang, and Liu Ling, there were another twenty-four people.

But now, there were only nine people standing with Liu Zhuoyan!

This indicated that the other fifteen must have perished in Sword Valley.

Thinking of this, Liu Hongxue’s expression turned cold.

For this trip to the sword pavilion, his father, Liu Chaoxian, had told Liu Hongxue that these Liu Clan descendants were the cream of the crop among the young generation. Losing any one of them was an enormous price for the Liu Clan.

But now fifteen had perished!

And this was only after one Sword Valley.

There were still more dangerous areas to come, like the Sword Forest...

"Liu Zhuoyan!" Liu Hongxue walked over and asked Liu Zhuoyan, "Where are the other Liu Clan descendants?"

Liu Zhuoyan’s gaze flickered slightly, but he quickly returned to normal and said, "The other Liu Clan descendants have unfortunately perished within Sword Valley."

"Perished within Sword Valley?" Liu Hongxue sneered coldly. "Liu Zhuoyan, you were in charge of leading this team. So many descendants of the Liu Clan were under your guidance, yet you let so many die in Sword Valley?"

"I didn’t want this either. But the facts are as they are; we couldn’t stop the sudden eruption of the Sword Arrays!" Liu Zhuoyan said.

"Are you really blameless? Don’t you realize you have even a tiny bit of fault?" Liu Hongxue sneered coldly.

"The dangers of Sword Valley came suddenly, and indeed, there was nothing I could do. The fault is not mine!" Liu Zhuoyan refused to bear the responsibility.

In fact, the initial eruption of the Sword Arrays was precisely because Liu Zhuoyan had been too careless. Upon entering Sword Valley, he didn’t immediately investigate the surrounding Spiritual Arrays, triggering the first Sword Array. The subsequent arrays were closely linked, leaving those Liu Clan descendants with no means of resistance, not even a chance to dodge.

But Liu Zhuoyan didn’t want to admit his mistake.

"Whether or not there is a fault, I think you’re well aware! Once again, I tell you, Liu Zhuoyan, every one of these Liu Clan descendants is a talent among our clan’s younger generation, each of them a pillar of the Liu Clan’s future!"

Liu Hongxue’s gaze swept over the other Liu Clan descendants.

And these descendants were all touched in their hearts.

They could hear that Liu Hongxue truly cared about them.

Compared to Liu Hongxue’s attitude, Liu Zhuoyan seemed completely different. Not so long ago, in order to survive, Liu Zhuoyan had pushed more than a dozen Liu Clan descendants towards the Sword Array and used the Heavenly Canopy Mirror to trap them in the array, securing his own escape.

Liu Zhuoyan frowned slightly, realizing that a few of the Liu Clan descendants were itching to switch allegiance to Liu Hongxue’s side.

"Liu Hongxue, I know what you’re implying. Don’t assume that just because a few of you managed to walk out of Sword Valley alive, you’re stronger than us!"

Liu Zhuoyan continued, "The crises within Sword Valley are unpredictable for anyone! You were just luckier, that’s all."

Liu Zhuoyan’s words immediately earned the echo of Liu Bing.

Liu Bing said, "Exactly, we were just unlucky to fall into the Sword Array. Zhuo ge made a wise decision at the most critical moment, allowing us to survive and leave Sword Valley.

If it had been you, you would likely have all died in there!"

Liu Bing’s words were not only for Liu Hongxue to hear but also served as a warning to the other Liu Clan disciples.

Liu Hongxue and the others were able to come out alive only by sheer luck.

"Liu Hongxue, who can make it to the end is still uncertain! The ultimate goal of coming to the Sword Pavilion this time is to enter the Sword Cleansing Celestial Pond. If we can enter the Sword Cleansing Celestial Pond, then it will be a great success for the Liu Clan!" Liu Zhuoyan added.

Behind Liu Zhuoyan, those Liu Clan disciples who had started to waver regathered their spirits upon hearing his words.

At least that was one thing Liu Zhuoyan was right about.

The most perfect outcome for everyone who came to the Sword Pavilion was to be able to enter the Sword Cleansing Celestial Pond.

Following Liu Zhuoyan would give them a better chance to enter the Sword Cleansing Celestial Pond.

Even if Liu Hongxue’s character and integrity were far superior to Liu Zhuoyan’s, in terms of true strength, Liu Zhuoyan was still stronger.

Just as Liu Hongxue was about to continue speaking, a group of figures appeared not far away.

With these people’s arrival, the air once again filled with the stench of blood!

It was the Blood Slaughter Sect’s people!

The Blood Slaughter Sect had brought a total of thirty disciples this time.

It had to be said that this sect was indeed very powerful. Although an Evil Sect, its strength was no less than that of the ancient honorable sects. Of this team, more than twenty people were still alive at this point, while seven or eight had perished in the Sword Valley.

However, the more than twenty people remaining all exuded an exceptionally strong aura, all possessing the cultivation of the Golden Core Late Stage. Moreover, because they practiced Evil Cultivation Techniques, their aura was even more eerie than that of ordinary martial artists.

As soon as these Blood Slaughter Sect disciples appeared, their gazes swept over to Liu Hongxue’s group.

Especially lingering on the bodies of Liu Hongxue, Zhu Linglong, and a few other women for a while longer.

"Brother Zheng, these little chicks aren’t bad at all. If we could subdue them and train them into cauldrons, that taste... Heh heh."

One of the Blood Slaughter Sect disciples licked his lips greedily and spoke to the leading disciple of the Blood Slaughter Sect.

The leading Blood Slaughter Sect disciple also had a greedy flame burning in his gaze.

However, his eyes swept over everyone else and showed a trace of wariness, especially when he saw Liu Zhuoyan.

"Forget it. Our main mission in coming to the Sword Pavilion this time is for the Sword Fruit and to enter the Sword Cleansing Celestial Pond. Let’s spare these little chicks for now!" This Zheng surnamed disciple of the Blood Slaughter Sect waved his hand dismissively.

Following that, a line of Blood Slaughter Sect disciples left the area, each carrying a gaze full of greed and regret.

"See that?" At this moment, Liu Bing spoke again: "If it weren’t for Brother Zhuo being here, Liu Hongxue... Today all of you would have been doomed. Those disciples of the Blood Slaughter Sect wouldn’t have let you go!"

"Is that so?" Liu Hongxue merely responded noncommittally.

"Liu Hongxue." Liu Zhuoyan also spoke: "If we Liu Clan disciples weren’t here just now, the Blood Slaughter Sect would have definitely made a move on you. And with just the few of you?"

Liu Zhuoyan’s gaze swept over Qin Qing and the others, his face showing a disdainful smile: "Do you think that just the few of you could fend off those madmen of the Blood Slaughter Sect?"

"I think it’s not necessarily impossible to fend them off!" It was then that Qin Qing, who had been silent, finally spoke up.

"Hehe..."

Qin Qing’s words were met with a round of mocking laughter from Liu Zhuoyan.

"Kid, you think just with you alone? Or relying on those few people by your side?" Liu Zhuoyan shook his head, a look of disdain on his face.

"If I say it’s not impossible, then it isn’t!" Qin Qing still insisted.

"Is that so? Fine!" Liu Zhuoyan said, shaking his head in exasperation: "If that’s the case, then don’t rely on our Liu Clan’s influence when you encounter any danger next time. Also, you’d better go your own way now. I want to see how far you can get on your own!"

"We never intended to walk with you. Don’t flatter yourself!" Cang Yuan, from behind Qin Qing, spoke up, counter-attacking with sarcasm.

"Good, good!" Liu Zhuoyan said, both angry and amused, gesturing with his hand: "Brothers, let’s go!"

The two groups of people parted ways again.

After leaving Sword Valley, they came upon a dense forest path.

Continuing straight on the path, the scenery ahead began to change.

Leaving the path not long after, a bamboo forest filled with countless lush bamboo appeared before them.

Qin Qing slowed his pace.

He started using his Divine Sense to investigate the surroundings.

"This should be Sword Forest!" he said in a low voice.

His words caused the other few people to become solemn.

Sword Forest!

It was the second dangerous checkpoint on the way to the Sword Pond.

If one could pass through the Sword Forest, they could smoothly reach the final destination, the Sword Cleansing Celestial Pond.

Yet, for many years, countless talented individuals who came to the Sword Pavilion for trials had almost all been stopped by the Sword Forest.

Either they perished here or were unable to find the exit to leave the Sword Forest...