Chapter 1981: Chapter 1986: Tearing Off the Mask

However, Fang Zhi, Sha Tongtian, and the others were shocked.

Within a few ancient hours, they couldn’t catch up with Xia Liu!

They took turns using Divine Sense to lock onto Xia Liu.

Each time they were only a few breaths away from catching up to Xia Liu.

But he once again widened the gap by dozens of miles.

This really was driving Sha Tongtian crazy.

He even considered using the Blood Shield Technique to instantaneously move a hundred miles.

But the price to pay was significant.

He would even have to bear certain risks.

Xia Liu’s speed, not even Golden Pill Stage could compare.

Finally, when he fled, Nascent Soul Stage cultivation surged from his body.

In such a mysterious situation, if he used the Blood Shield, with a major depletion of his foundation to catch up with Xia Liu.

He might just be instantly annihilated by him.

In this anxiety, Sha Tongtian could only rely on his movement technique, exhausting himself to chase after Xia Liu.

Ten days passed.

The two sides continued their chase.

From the depths of the Secret Realm, all the way to the middle.

Upon arriving at the middle of the Secret Realm, the suppressing forces of heaven and earth on Sha Tongtian and the others gradually weakened.

Their energy bodies recovered significantly.

But their gap with Xia Liu remained unchanged, not a bit closer.

If only they got a little closer, prepared to use Divine Power Art to hold him back.

But Xia Liu seemed to have grown wings, each time he could safely rush out of the attack range.

This made Sha Tongtian even more anxious.

If Xia Liu left the Secret Realm, finding him in the vast Baichuan Realm would be no different from finding a needle in the sea.

Moreover, if Xia Liu left Baichuan Realm, they would truly lose his trail.

Completely lose the Extreme Cold Flame!

Sha Tongtian couldn’t let this happen.

He communicated with Ma Gao.

As long as they got closer to Xia Liu, use the Ma Family’s inherited Divine Power Art to make Xia Liu stay for a few breaths.

He would die with no remains!

The area close to the outskirts of the Extreme Cold Secret Realm’s middle.

Boom!

Sounds of explosions resonated from a mountain peak.

It turned out that a group of Golden Pill Stage cultivators were leading sect disciples to hunt demon beasts.

On the snow lay a large-bodied tiger beast, surrounded by several Foundation Establishment disciples who looked up to the three figures on the high peak, admiringly.

They were all sect Elders! 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Possessing Golden Pill Stage cultivation! Top-tier experts below Nascent Soul!

"Hmm? It seems there’s a presence rapidly approaching from afar!"

Mo Shan, possessing Golden Pill Late Stage cultivation and extraordinary Divine Sense, could probe far into this Secret Realm.

Sensing the approaching object ahead, his eyebrows furrowed, the presence it emitted was just a Foundation Establishment Late Stage!

"Bold ant! How dare you show disrespect knowing our presence!"

Mo Shan transmitted his voice.

The surrounding several miles were shaken.

He was the foremost Elder of Traceless Sect; how could Foundation Establishment cultivators dare to be insolent before him!

"Scram!"

However, an earth-shattering response stunned everyone present.

"Alright! Let me crush your energy body then!"

Never had a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator ever dared speak like this.

If Mo Shan didn’t make him suffer, he’d be giving away the title of Traceless Sect’s foremost Elder!

But just as Mo Shan was about to act.

Suddenly, about five hundred meters from the peak.

The space suddenly turned oppressive.

Simultaneously, an unparalleled pressure pervaded the vicinity.

Confining Mo Shan and everyone present, making them unable to breathe!

"This presence! A Nascent Soul Stage elder!"

Mo Shan exclaimed!

If he hadn’t adjusted in time, his pants might have been soaked.

"No, this presence is aimed at that person!"

Another Elder of Traceless Sect pointed towards the gradually visible black-robed figure.

Approximately a mile ahead, a mysterious figure cloaked in black robe stood atop a Glazed Sword, his figure fixed upon the void.

"Hmm? A Nascent Soul Stage expert made a move to intercept him!"

As Mo Shan’s words fell, the space ahead suddenly twisted.

Then, ten colossal palms appeared.

Imprisoning Xia Liu within.

"Haha! You damned brat, how will you escape now!"

A booming laugh accompanied by an invincible pressure came from afar.

In the next moment, six figures appeared out of nowhere.

It was Sha Tongtian and the others!

"Nascent Soul Stage experts!"

"And six of them!"

Mo Shan, leading the disciples of Traceless Sect, had their emotions in turmoil.

It was their first time so close to Nascent Soul Stage experts.

They might even witness a duel between Nascent Soul Stage powerhouses!

It was truly terrifying!

"If I’m correct, this should be the Ma Family’s Divine Power Art from Baichuan Realm! Sea Fetching Moon!"

"Too powerful! That diminutive old man must be the premier strength of Baichuan, the ancestor of the Sha Family, Sha Tongtian!"

"Truly frightening, these top powerhouses of Baichuan Realm are hunting a Foundation Establishment cultivator!"

Mo Shan and the others were nearly shocked out of their souls.

They dared not make a single move.

Afraid to attract the attention of these Nascent Soul Stage powerhouses.

Fearing that if their distraction led to a bad outcome.

Their fate would be certain death.

Just as everyone thought Xia Liu would bow down, begging for Sha Tongtian and the others’ mercy.

Mo Shan witnessed an unforgettable scene.

"Are you really going to rip off the mask?"

Xia Liu, back turned to the crowd, spoke calmly.

"Tsk tsk! Sometimes I really admire you, clearly just a Foundation Establishment cultivator, yet facing us with the demeanor of a peer, I must admit you’re quite the talent!"

Fang Zhi mockingly taunted Xia Liu.

"Heh, stop spouting nonsense, just hand over the Extreme Cold Flame, and I, Sha Tongtian, guarantee to spare your life."

"Impossible to hand over, impossible in this lifetime, show your skills if you have any."

Xia Liu silently formed seals, his energies becoming deep and elusive.

"Be careful of tricks!"

Ma Gao cautioned.

"Daoist Fellow Ma, why not let everyone experience the wonders of Sea Fetching Moon Divine Power?"

Sha Tongtian was also worried Xia Liu might perform unexpected actions.

He was now trapped in the Divine Power Art.

Ma Gao fully exerted himself, possibly injuring Xia Liu’s foundation!

By then, killing him would be like crushing an ant!

"I’ve been waiting for those words, Daoist Fellow Sha!"

Ma Gao was thrilled, as long as the Divine Power was pushed to the limit.

Xia Liu’s fate was sealed!

"Taiqing Selfless Slash!"

Before Ma Gao activated Sea Fetching Moon, Xia Liu grasped the Taiqing Sword.

Executing a sharp Sword Might!

Swoosh swoosh!!!

Selfless Sword Energy surged, fusing Bai Jue’s state of mind, in an instant.

The sword energy shattered a large palm.

Before anyone could react, Ma Gao pushed his remaining Great Handprints towards Xia Liu.

An overpowering pressure emanated from the palms.

Even early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators must be cautious with this pressure.

One misstep would surely mean being confined within.

But Xia Liu, filled with Bai Jue’s state of mind, wasn’t something an early-stage Nascent Soul state could match.

When nine Great Handprints collided together, Xia Liu broke free from the constraints, transforming into a stream of light to escape the encirclement.

Standing atop the peak, below him were Mo Shan and the others.

Opposite stood Sha Tongtian and the powerful men, Xia Liu raised his sword, directly aiming at the Nascent Soul Stage powerhouses!