Xu Yuan's move was too sudden and far too quick.
It was not only Zhong Sheng at the early Core Formation stage who failed to react, but even Lan Mei at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage also failed to fully respond.
No, it's more accurate to say that she did react, but not entirely.
If Xu Yuan had aimed to kill her, she could ensure her own safety.
But he had targeted Zhong Sheng, who was only at the early stage of Core Formation.
"You!?"
Zhong Sheng looked down at the hand that pierced through his chest, his eyes widened in disbelief, and as he gasped for air, he stared intently at the expressionless Xu Yuan, seemingly unable to comprehend how Xu Yuan could be so ruthlessly bold.
"Attacking a fellow sect member is a grave sin. Xu Yuan... how dare you!?"
Blood spilled from the corners of his mouth as Zhong Sheng then revealed a maniacal smile.
