Zhou Min paid no attention to Liu Feixing, as Li Xuerou was currently tending to her wounds.
Yang Xu glared coldly at Liu Feixing, his voice icy, "Now you think to apologize? Earlier, your every strike was lethal, brimming with murderous intent. Had it not been for the timely arrival of a senior brother from our Shu Mountain Sword Sect, were you planning to leave us both for dead?"
Despite being merely an Outer Sect Disciple in terms of status, Meng Fan was interestingly referred to as 'Senior Brother' by all Shu Mountain disciples who entered the Demon Realm, be they Inner Sect Disciples or Core Disciples.
Indeed, respect is earned everywhere, and there's no fault in that statement!
Upon hearing Yang Xu's accusation, Liu Feixing quickly plastered a sycophantic smile on his face, saying, "Senior Brother, you misunderstand. I was merely too impulsive, blinded by that white bear, how could I truly attempt to kill a fellow disciple?"
"You know full well whether you intended to kill or not," Yang Xu retorted, his gaze still frosty upon Liu Feixing.
"If Senior Brother harbors any resentment, how about taking a few slashes at me to vent your anger? I will not fight back," Liu Feixing offered earnestly.
Yang Xu, grinding his teeth in anger, retorted, "You know full well I'm at the end of my strength. After expending all my energy just now, I can barely draw my sword, let alone strike you."
Liu Feixing humbly responded, "I truly recognize my mistake and hope for a chance to apologize."
When under someone's roof, one has no choice but to bow their head.
The more shameless a person is, the more likely they are to concede and seek an easy way out.
Witnessing this scene, Meng Fan sneered, "Since that's the case, I'll give you a chance. If you can take a single strike from me, we'll call it even."
"Alright, if that's the case, please draw your sword, Senior Brother," Liu Feixing hastily said, fearing Meng Fan might change his mind.
Liu Yanping quickly chimed in from the side, "Meng Fan, give him a good lesson for me. You promised me before."
Liu Feixing furrowed his brow, looking at Liu Yanping with some confusion, "Junior Sister, do we know each other?"
He had long since forgotten who Liu Yanping was!
Liu Yanping's teeth clenched in anger, her long-held nemesis had actually forgotten who she was.
Completely ignored.
What a tragedy!
"Who she is doesn't matter. What matters is that you take my strike," Meng Fan said, growing impatient with Liu Feixing.
"Please, Senior Brother, draw your sword," Liu Feixing said politely with a bow.
He seemed the picture of refinement, and if one didn't already know of his malicious nature, they might easily be fooled.
Meng Fan raised his hand, his thumb flicking the guard of the Hong Qi Sword, unsheathing it.
Emerald Sea Tide Rises Sword Intent!
Since he was avenging Liu Yanping, it was only natural to use the sword technique she had learned.
Liu Feixing's expression changed, not expecting Meng Fan to unleash Sword Intent from the get-go.
Although many elites from various sects who entered the Demon Realm possessed Sword Intent, the sight of Meng Fan using it right away still made Liu Feixing extremely wary.
Facing Meng Fan's strike, he dared not be careless and countered with his sword.
A horizontal slash.
Sword Intent burst forth as well.
Supreme Heartless Sword Intent!
Meng Fan's brow furrowed, his gaze growing colder.
It was no exaggeration to say that he had mastered hundreds of sword techniques, far beyond a mere hundred.
And the Supreme Heartless Sword was one of the techniques Meng Fan detested the most.
Indeed, it was powerful, ranking in the top five of all the sword techniques he had studied.
But that did not stop Meng Fan from loathing it!
During the last Shu Mountain Swordsmanship Competition, Meng Fan had seen Liu Feixing use the Supreme Heartless Sword Technique.
It was certain that back then, Liu Feixing had not yet mastered the Supreme Heartless Sword Intent.
And now, this man had achieved it!
To master this Sword Intent, one must do one thing: personally kill the person they loved most.
Be it a parent, a spouse, or a child.
Whether it's patricide, uxoricide, or filicide…
Such acts are utterly inhumane.
Unfit to be human!
"Clang~~~" The two swords met, clashing with a metallic ring and even sparking a trail of fire.
Liu Feixing staggered back three steps, his face paling.
But he had indeed withstood Meng Fan's strike!
Meng Fan stood still, watching Liu Feixing with an icy gaze.
It had to be said, the Supreme Heartless Sword Intent was formidable.
Although Meng Fan's foundation in swordsmanship far surpassed Liu Feixing's, he had only used the Emerald Sea Tide Rises Sword Intent just now.
Moreover, in the Demon Realm, no one could use their cultivation.
Under such circumstances, forcing Liu Feixing, who had unleashed the Supreme Heartless Sword Intent, to retreat with just the Emerald Sea Tide Rises Sword Intent was impressive!
"Senior Brother, you're a man of your word. Since I've fortunately withstood your strike, may I take my leave?" Liu Feixing said with a sycophantic smile to Meng Fan.
This guy truly knew when to be flexible.
"What do you think?" Meng Fan turned to Yang Xu.
Yang Xu, though extremely displeased with Liu Feixing's demeanor, felt there was nothing more to be angry about now that things had come to this.
"Since Senior Brother already said that if he withstands your strike, he can leave, I have no objections now that he has."
He knew when to advance and when to retreat. Meng Fan had saved him, and he was grateful, so naturally, he wouldn't embarrass Meng Fan at this moment.
As for Zhou Min, she was seriously injured and focused on healing, even less likely to raise any objections.
Meng Fan then looked towards Liu Yanping.
The young lady merely shrugged her shoulders, indifferent.
Meng Fan couldn't help but shake his head, somewhat helpless.
He had hoped to find someone else to take the blame, but it seemed he would have to be the bad guy himself.
Had Liu Feixing not used the Supreme Heartless Sword Intent just now, Meng Fan would have already let him go.
Unfortunately, Liu Feixing had chosen to use that very Sword Intent!
This Sword Intent was something Meng Fan deeply despised.
He had witnessed Li Qingyun personally slay his wife and child to master the Supreme Heartless Sword Intent through the Sword Wraith Memory of the Dark Wind Sword.
To this day, the seed of the Supreme Heartless Sword Intent still lingered within Meng Fan.
After witnessing the Sword Wraith Memory, Meng Fan had a strong desire to kill Li Qingyun.
He had seen it with his own eyes, and it was no longer a matter of simple observation; he had truly empathized with the experience!
Now, another who had mastered the Supreme Heartless Sword Intent stood before Meng Fan.
Whether this man had committed patricide, uxoricide, or filicide…
All were abhorrent to Meng Fan!
Letting him go would not sit well with Meng Fan, his thoughts would not be clear.
So, the solution was simple: Cut him down!
There was nothing more to say.
Meng Fan was always the type to prefer inconveniencing others rather than himself.
"Sorry, but running into me is just your bad luck. You're not getting away today!"
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