In the early morning, various energy particles were vibrant, mingling with the fresh scent of grass and trees, shining brightly under the sunlight. A new day had just begun when the peace was shattered by several unexpected visitors.
Wang Xuan stood silently, facing four powerful opponents. The dawn light fell on him, casting a faint golden glow on his tall figure.
"Are you from the Euler Star?" one of the men opposite him asked coldly, his words awkward and difficult to mimic, different from the languages of the Euler Star.
Through his mental domain, Wang Xuan understood his meaning: these were people from Heluo Star, another group of young Grand Masters who had entered the Secret Realm, and they were extremely powerful.
"Euler!" he replied loudly, using the keyword of the extraordinary planets, hoping they would understand.
"Let the woman behind you come over and leave that mount. You can leave," said the man with the brown bow, a hint of coldness curling at the corners of his mouth. He wore blue armor made of some alloy, with part of his face concealed by a golden shield, giving off an icy demeanor.
The four were dressed in similar dark, metallic armor, looking grim and menacing, with the bow-wielding man as their leader and the strongest among them.
Wang Xuan scanned their faces, feigning ignorance, but inside him, a surge of killing intent began to rise. Did this man dare to lay hands on Zhao Qinghan?
Upon entering this Secret Realm, the teams competing and fighting against each other had begun to show their true selves, with some acting more on instinct and nature.
One woman among the four showed some dissatisfaction with his demands, snorting softly, but did not stop him.
"Ji li... Euler!" Wang Xuan replied, acting confused. He wanted the bow-wielding man to lower his guard, hoping he might make a gesture or signal, pulling his fingers away from the bowstring, so he could strike like lightning!
At this distance, both Zhao Qinghan and the white steed were under serious threat from this marksman.
The marksman in the blue alloy armor was indeed formidable, his perception sharp. The reason he hadn't acted immediately was that the man before him made him uneasy, causing a flicker of trepidation within him.
By demanding Zhao Qinghan and the white steed, he was not only issuing a threat but also testing Wang Xuan to see if he would hesitate or falter.
Another young man from a different direction spoke up, signaling to the bowman and gesturing towards Zhao Qinghan, smirking as he did so.
Zhao Qinghan's face changed. She was usually calm and collected, able to deal with various situations, but in this Secret Realm, facing the Grand Masters from another domain, all her tactics were rendered useless.
"I'll carry you out; hold on tight!" Wang Xuan whispered, quickly fitting a hollowed-out protective gear over her head.
He sensed the caution of the bow-wielding man, who kept his hand on the bowstring, ever vigilant against him. Clearly, he had encountered a difficult adversary.
Wang Xuan couldn't afford to wait any longer; he had to act!
Though Zhao Qinghan saw no hope, she swiftly complied without hesitation, lying on his back and wrapping her arms around his neck.
"Stubborn resistance?" someone drawled from another direction.
The marksman, however, grew more serious, warning, "This Euler guy is not right!"
The other three were taken aback. They understood their leader's strength, especially his powerful mental prowess and sharp perception. They trusted him completely and immediately readied themselves for battle, preparing to hunt him down.
"Be careful!" Wang Xuan cautioned the big horse master, then slowly moved toward the marksman.
The Heluo Star man in blue armor glowed with a green light as he drew his bowstring taut, the iron arrow glowing with a green hue.
"Kill!"
The other three moved in perfect sync with him. Whether unleashing thunderous strikes or swinging their long spears, they all aimed for Wang Xuan's vital points.
At a critical moment, the big horse master stumbled, blocking one of the attackers and using his "Tan Leg" technique.
Boom!
The ground where Wang Xuan stood erupted, cracking the earth because of the tremendous force he exerted, as if he had teleported twenty meters away.
Zhao Qinghan, on his back, felt the wind whipping past her like a blade. The speed was too fast; she closed her eyes, quietly awaiting their final fate.
An iron arrow whizzed past Wang Xuan's temple, its shaft glowing like a red-hot iron, carrying an astonishing heat and a strange energy that tore at the air.
This arrow, infused with bizarre energy, could shred flesh even from a near miss, possessing terrifying lethality!
In Heluo Star, this marksman had once faced five opponents of equal rank alone, and in just fifteen minutes, he had shot down all five Grand Masters, achieving an astonishing record.
The arrow flew past, and the strange energy failed to injure Wang Xuan. A faint golden light flickered on his cheeks and temples, making it difficult to harm him.
The arrow pierced through seven towering trees, and upon entering the eighth, the entire trunk exploded, crashing down with a thunderous sound, resembling an earthquake.
Wang Xuan realized that this type of arrow could not penetrate his exterior; the late seventh layer of the Golden Body Technique could block such a terrifying secret arrow.
But he had no intention of letting them shoot him like a target; he feared that the immense force from an arrow could cause him severe pain or even slightly disrupt his balance.
He needed to ensure that the arrows did not come too close to Zhao Qinghan; even a glancing shot could lead to dire consequences.
"Come on, Euler!"
Wang Xuan's greatest concern was that the marksman might suddenly shoot the big horse master with a few arrows. He pointed to his head and chest, taunting the opponent.
The man in blue alloy armor, holding the bow, had cold, piercing eyes. He continued to draw and shoot, releasing arrows like torrents, each one a streak of light racing through the dense forest.
Moreover, he moved swiftly, not only trying to maintain distance from Wang Xuan but also adjusting his position so that Wang Xuan and the big horse master were aligned, allowing him to threaten both with one arrow.
Wang Xuan naturally wouldn't grant him that wish; he changed his position, denying him the chance to kill two birds with one stone!
The arrows were terrifying; each one that flew by produced a thunderous boom, like a series of thunderclaps exploding in the forest, deafening.
Swathes of trees collapsed, blasted apart!
In the dense forest, streams of light flickered across, each arrow shimmering like interwoven lightning.
The sharpshooter's expression changed; his earlier unease had become reality. The man's perception was so sharp that it sent chills down his spine, allowing him to evade all the arrows.
What did this mean? The opponent's mental energy was extraordinarily powerful, at least a notch above his own!
"Coward from Oura Star, will you just run away with that woman on your back? Come on, let's fight! I could crush you with one hand!" one of the pursuers grew anxious, trying to provoke him into stopping.
"Stop shouting; he can't understand you!" another said, continuing the chase.
Wang Xuan maintained a cold expression, ignoring the pursuing enemies. He darted left and right, changing his position, gradually closing the distance to the sharpshooter to about eighty meters.
For a grand master, this was an extremely dangerous distance. The speed at this level of fighters was so fast that they could close the gap in just a few steps!
The sound of bowstrings vibrating filled the air. In an instant, the sharpshooter nocked five arrows, and as he drew his bow, the vibration of the bow caused all five arrows to be shot simultaneously, sealing off all of Wang Xuan's escape routes!
With this unique skill, he had previously shot down several grand masters without sustaining any injuries himself, eliminating all opponents from a distance.
Wang Xuan's gaze changed; this sharpshooter was indeed formidable. If he had faced someone of equal strength, he would have been shot down long ago!
He chose a direction to break out, and the glowing arrow flew towards him, carrying a strange energy. Wang Xuan reacted quickly and grabbed the arrow shaft.
However, this was the sharpshooter's secret arrow, and it had its tricks. Runes lit up on the arrow shaft, causing his fingers to loosen slightly with a jolt. The shaft was as slippery as a fish, slipping right through his grip.
The arrow struck Wang Xuan's chest, and he grasped the shaft in surprise, marveling at the secret techniques from the extraordinary planets, which were indeed difficult to defend against!
This was a truly deadly arrow!
Normally, 99% of grand masters would find it hard to escape such a barrage of five secret arrows!
"Ha ha, you've been hit! You brought this on yourself; your woman and your heavenly horse will have no good ending!" someone behind him laughed.
Zhao Qinghan opened her eyes and saw Wang Xuan gripping the tail end of the arrow, the arrowhead embedded in his chest!
"Wang Xuan!" She reached out her delicate, white hand, trembling slightly, wanting to touch the place where he was shot.
At that moment, the sharpshooter reacted unusually, retreating rapidly.
This man was remarkably perceptive and aware; he understood the power of his shot. Even a top grand master would have a gaping hole in their chest after being hit, blood spilling everywhere.
Yet, there was no blood splattering from that man's body. Although he staggered, appearing weak, the sharpshooter sensed something was off; that arrow had not pierced through him—this was a trap to lure him in.
In the next moment, Wang Xuan steadied himself and charged forward. His opponent was seasoned and experienced, not falling for the ruse.
The forest erupted as the two powerful figures dashed forward, leaving a trail of massive craters in their wake, the tremendous force shattering rocks beneath their feet.
The sharpshooter's face turned pale; he realized he had encountered the most terrifying nemesis. This opponent must have mastered a protective technique like the Diamond Body, reaching the pinnacle of mortal strength, capable of withstanding his secret arrows!
Such a person had few rivals in the grand master realm; once he closed in, there would be no good outcome for anyone.
Boom!
The grass and trees exploded as Wang Xuan caught up to the sharpshooter and struck mercilessly.
This young grand master from Heluo Star was indeed powerful, even formidable in close combat, but in the continuous exchanges with Wang Xuan, he ultimately could not hold his ground.
His arm was shattered by Wang Xuan's golden-glowing palm, and he let out an unwilling roar.
Wang Xuan struck down on his head, crushing his skull inwards, killing him instantly!
Wang Xuan didn't shatter the skull completely, as he was reluctant to ruin the alloy armor, which he found quite impressive in defense.
The two pursuers had just arrived close behind when the battle ended abruptly.
Their faces changed instantly, seriously suspecting that they were being lured in. Without saying a word, they turned and ran.
Wang Xuan's internal organs resonated, and without holding back, he used Old Zhang's body technique. He chased after one of them with all his might, fearing that if he delayed even slightly, the other would escape.
The body technique recorded in the Five Pages of Golden Books showcased Wang Xuan's strongest combat strength at that moment. Without any surprises, he shattered the skull of the fleeing person with a single palm strike, sending him crashing to the ground.
Of course, he held back, not wanting to end up with blood and brains all over his hands.
In a brief moment, he caught up to another pursuer. After a short confrontation, that person was also killed.
Zhao Qinghan had long since opened her eyes, feeling it was somewhat unreal that Wang Xuan had just killed three grand masters in a row. She couldn't maintain her usual composure and tranquility.
Wang Xuan was now heading to kill the fourth person.
In the original forest, the horse master was extraordinarily formidable.
The essence of the demon fruit seemed to have transformed its body, causing it to glow throughout the night, now?? its strength had increased significantly. It was biting and kicking, surprisingly holding its own against that grand master.
Wang Xuan slowed his pace, glancing back at Zhao Qinghan on his back, and asked, "Now that you know my true strength, what do you think I should do?"