The First Marquis of Daxuan

A middle-aged man dressed in a Taoist robe walked slowly towards them, his face seemingly veiled in a thin mist, making his features unclear.

The moment he appeared, Xuanwu suddenly let out a roar.

Then, Xuanwu's four eyes turned scarlet at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Immediately afterwards, Xuanwu's aura erupted, and it turned around abruptly, pouncing towards Su Mu without hesitation.

"Xuanwu, you've gone mad!"

Enraged, the black dragon Ao Kun lunged upwards.

The two collided, and the black dragon Ao Kun let out a miserable cry as he was sent flying backward by the impact of Xuanwu.

Xuanwu has broken through to the Dao Ancestor Realm, while the Black Dragon Ao Kun is no longer as brave as he once was, and is now only at the Dao Saint Realm.

Moreover, Black Dragon Ao Kun had previously been knocked down a realm by the Transcendent Jin Hong, and is now considered the weakest among everyone present.

This collision brought the black dragon Ao Kun back to his senses.

It is no match for Xuanwu now!
What are you all standing there for?
If it ruins Su Mu's breakthrough, we'll all die!

Black Dragon Ao Kun roared at the twelve guardians and those Dao Saint realm experts.

The twelve guardians and those Dao Saints also realized what was happening.

Compared to Master Xuanxuan, they still prefer to cooperate with Su Mu.

Although Su Mu is also ruthless, at least he puts everything out in the open.

Master Xuanxuan was too well hidden; they had no idea what kind of person he was.

"Everyone, let's get started!"

Bull Protector let out a low roar and charged out first.

boom!
It collided with Xuanwu and was overturned by a violent current of water.

Rat Guardian, Chicken Guardian, Monkey Guardian, Dog Guardian...

The twelve guardians acted as one, and when one of them made a move, the other eleven did so simultaneously.

Bang bang bang!
Although all twelve guardians were repelled, the momentum of Xuanwu's advance was also halted.

This is when the difference in strength becomes apparent.

Despite being at the same Dao Ancestor Realm, Su Mu defeated the Twelve Guardians with a single strike.

However, Xuanwu was blocked by the twelve guardians.

Everyone could see clearly that Xuanwu was far inferior to Su Mu.

This scene also gave those Dao Saint Realm experts confidence.

They followed closely behind and, together with the twelve guardians, launched an attack on Xuanwu.

The Taoist-robed man, who resembled Master Xuanxuan, stopped when he was still a thousand feet away from the group.

He stood there with his hands behind his back, letting Xuanwu fight with the others without intervening at all, as if he looked down on them.

His gaze fell on Su Mu, and a playful expression appeared on his face.

Su Mu sat cross-legged in front of the Yin-Yang Cauldron, his hands changing hand seals, controlling the raging flames to refine the blood of the Emperor Ancestor.

The blood of the ancestral emperor appeared even more translucent under the scorching flames.

Strange forces surged from the blood of the Emperor Ancestor, constantly changing and intertwining under the influence of the flames, as if they were about to transform into a edible elixir.

A hint of anticipation appeared in Master Xuanxuan's eyes.

He just watched, showing no intention of stopping Su Mu.

Su Mu seemed completely oblivious to all of this, focusing intently on refining the Emperor Ancestor's blood. The power within his body surged wildly into the Yin-Yang Cauldron, consuming a tremendous amount of energy.

the other side.

Xuanwu's eyes were bloodshot, as if it had entered a berserk state.

It roared incessantly, unleashing attacks with all its might.

The deafening roar continued.

Those Dao Saint Realm experts were repeatedly repelled, and then they charged forward again.

In just a short time, everyone was covered in wounds.

But Xuanwu didn't get any good out of it either.

Even though he was a Dao Ancestor Realm expert, Xuanwu still suffered several deep, bone-revealing wounds when surrounded by so many people.

Although the Xuanwu's shell is sturdy, its limbs, neck, and the snake on its back are not as sturdy.

The experts of the Holy Realm are all experienced warriors, so they naturally know how to attack Xuanwu's weaknesses.

Xuanwu lost his mind, while everyone else was fighting desperately for their lives.

They did not retreat an inch, managing to keep Xuanwu several hundred feet away from Su Mu.

Black Dragon Ao Kun let out a long roar, and his eyes turned blood red.

It activated the secret technique once again.

As a former Dao Ancestor Realm expert, even though he has now fallen to the initial stage of Dao Saint Realm, his strength is still far superior to that of ordinary initial stage Dao Saint Realm experts.

Even when cornered, it still has a trump card that it can unleash.

However, this outbreak will also affect its foundation, and may even affect its future restoration to the Dao Ancestor Realm.

But the black dragon Ao Kun was enraged; it couldn't tolerate it!
Even if it dies immediately, it must make Xuanwu and Xuanxuan Shangren know how powerful it is!

boom!
The dark light emanating from the black dragon Ao Kun struck the Xuanwu.

The massive body of Xuanwu staggered back a few steps.

A shocking wound appeared on its neck, as if it might break off at any moment.

Ao Kun, the Black Dragon, also instantly looked dejected.

Before anyone could even feel happy...

suddenly.

The twelve guardians' bodies suddenly froze in mid-air.

Their faces simultaneously showed expressions of terror.

They felt like they couldn't control their bodies!

Their bodies stiffly turned around and faced Su Mu.

"Lord Ao Kun, it's not us, we couldn't control ourselves!"

"Bull Protector!" it shouted, and with a bang, it punched the black dragon Ao Kun in the face.

Caught off guard, Black Dragon Ao Kun was hit squarely, and a dragon tooth flew out of his mouth.

"It wasn't me, I really couldn't control myself!"

The Rat Guardian also pounced on the back of the Black Dragon Ao Kun and bit down on it.

Awoo!

Black Dragon Ao Kun screamed in pain, and scales from his back flew off, dripping with blood.

The scene suddenly became very strange.

The twelve guardians attacked the black dragon Ao Kun relentlessly while constantly apologizing. Ao Kun had just unleashed his full power and was currently weakened.

Faced with the bizarre attack of the Twelve Guardians, it could only struggle to defend itself.

Meanwhile, those Dao Saint Realm experts were entangled with Xuanwu and had no time to help it.

"Xuanxuan! You bastard, you'd better wait until I recover to the Dao Ancestor Realm!"

Black Dragon Ao Kun felt so frustrated he wanted to vomit blood. Back in the day, he was someone who could be compared to Master Xuanxuan.

Back then, even the Venerable Xuanxuan had to respectfully address it as Brother Ao when he saw it!
Who would have thought that Master Xuanxuan wouldn't even have to lift a finger, using just a few puppets to push him to this point!
That old bastard, I knew he wasn't a good person, but I never expected him to be so shameless!

He actually controlled Xuanwu and the Twelve Guardians, causing them to fight amongst themselves!

Black Dragon Ao Kun now only wants to perish together with Master Xuanxuan!
However, despite its repeated attempts to break through the encirclement of the twelve guardians, it was unable to get close to Master Xuanxuan!
All of this was arranged by Master Xuanxuan.

The moment Master Xuanxuan appeared, he took control of Xuanwu, and then he took control of the Twelve Guardians.

He didn't even move a finger, yet he directly dismantled the defenses of Black Dragon Ao Kun and the others.

Now he can interrupt Su Mu anytime he wants.

Neither the Black Dragon Ao Kun nor those Dao Saint Realm experts could stop them.

However, Master Xuanxuan did not make a move.

He walked slowly forward, strolling through the crowd as if taking a leisurely walk.

At his closest point, he was only a few feet away from the Black Dragon Ao Kun.

The distance of several feet was almost within reach compared to the enormous body of the black dragon Ao Kun.

But this short distance is like an insurmountable chasm.

Black Dragon Ao Kun had just used a secret technique and was at its weakest point in life. Even if it risked its life, it could not touch Master Xuanxuan.

Master Xuanxuan's calculations were all extremely precise.

The black dragon Ao Kun's claws landed right beside him, but he didn't even lift his eyelids, as if he was absolutely certain that the black dragon Ao Kun couldn't hurt him.

Not only Black Dragon Ao Kun, but also those Dao Saint Realm experts were no different.

They were entangled by Xuanwu, and not only were they unable to stop Master Xuanxuan, their own lives were also in imminent danger.

No sooner said than done.

Master Xuanxuan quickly walked up to Su Mu.

He looked at the Yin-Yang Cauldron, his eyes gradually becoming somewhat fanatical.

"I thought it would take some time to refine it, but I never expected, Su Mu, you gave me such a wonderful surprise."

Master Xuanxuan murmured to himself.

Su Mu seemed oblivious to the appearance of Master Xuanxuan. He kept his eyes closed and his hands constantly changing hand seals.

The Yin-Yang Cauldron rotated slightly under his control, emitting a buzzing sound.

Su Mu's forehead was covered in beads of sweat, his face was pale, and he looked like he had exhausted himself.

Black Dragon Ao Kun was extremely anxious.

Su Mu had it act as a protector before it took action.

Now it has actually messed things up!

Ao Kun has never wronged or owed anyone anything in its life, but this time, it has let Su Mu down.

Su Mu saved its life, yet it couldn't even protect the Dharma once.

Xuanxuan is ruthless. He probably not only wants to reclaim the blood of the Emperor Ancestor, but also wants to kill Su Mu!
"Xuanxuan, if you dare to touch Su Mu, I guarantee that my Black Dragon Clan will be your sworn enemy!"

Black Dragon Ao Kun roared angrily.

Bang bang bang!
Several muffled thuds echoed in the air as the twelve guardians' attacks landed on the black dragon Ao Kun, tearing his skin and flesh apart.

The twelve guardians' faces were full of anxiety.

They are different from Xuanwu, which has completely lost its own consciousness and only knows how to kill.

But their consciousness remains clear; it's just that their bodies are out of control.

This is the greatest pain.

Without consciousness, nothing they do is relevant to themselves.

But now, they are fully conscious and can see clearly everything their bodies do. Yet they are powerless to do anything about it.

They watched helplessly as their allies were wounded and bruised, but they could do nothing about it.

This is the punishment that Master Xuanxuan gave them.

It is the cruelest punishment in the world.

Let them destroy their own hopes and die in agony and despair.

"Xuanxuan!"

The Chicken Guardian, one of the Twelve Guardians, roared.

boom!
A burst of blood suddenly erupted from its body.

Even if I die, I will never let you have your way!
You treat us like sacrifices, and then you want to manipulate us at will? I'd rather die!

It actually broke free from the control of Master Xuanxuan.

But the price for doing so is its own life.

The chicken guardian wore a grim smile, and blood quickly stained its chest.

Then it slowly fell backward.

"Brothers, I'm taking my leave now."

"That's what the Chicken Protector said."

boom!
Its body fell heavily to the ground.

Master Xuanxuan was intently observing Su Mu refining the blood of the Emperor Ancestor when this sudden turn of events made him turn around.

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

The chicken protector actually broke free from his control.

This guy is actually fearless.

"Why bother? As the saying goes, it's better to live a miserable life than to die a good death."

Master Xuanxuan sighed and shook his head, "I only wanted to give you a small punishment as a warning, I didn't intend to take your lives."

Why would you deliberately seek your own death?

boom!
As if in response to Master Xuanxuan, a loud bang suddenly rang out.

The pig and dog guardians, two of the twelve guardians, also simultaneously emitted bursts of blood mist from their bodies.

They severed their own lifeblood, using all their strength to destroy their own vitality.

They made the same choice as the chicken guardians.

"Xuanxuan, we've paid back what we owed you."

The pig guardian grinned, and blood gushed from his mouth, staining his teeth red.

"Old hen, wait for me."

It and its dog guardian fell to the ground hand in hand.

"brother!"

The bull protectors, rat protectors, and others had tears in their eyes, and they let out painful roars, having briefly regained control of their bodies.

"Ao Kun, kill us!"

The veins on their faces were bulging as they struggled to control their bodies.

A look of reluctance appeared on Heilong Aokun's face.

It admired loyal and righteous tough guys the most in its life, and the actions of the Twelve Guardians had moved it.

It had already accepted the Twelve Guardians in its heart.

Now, it's hard for it to bring itself to kill.

"Brothers!"

"Black Dragon Ao Kun shouted loudly."

It suddenly soared into the air, transforming into a streak of black light, and pounced on Master Xuanxuan like lightning.

It came up with another plan: as long as it killed Master Xuanxuan, the Twelve Guardians would naturally return to normal.

"Xuanxuan, you have committed countless evils, you shall die today!"

Black Dragon Ao Kun roared.

It gathered the last of its power, determined to make Master Xuanxuan pay the price.

Master Xuanxuan revealed a cold smile.

Although the choice of the twelve guardians was unexpected and would cause him some trouble.

But it was just a minor inconvenience.

"Ao Kun, you haven't improved at all over the years."

Master Xuanxuan sneered.

He slowly raised his hand.

boom!
Master Xuanxuan placed one hand on Ao Kun's dragon head, his clothes fluttering backward, and waves of energy surging.

Black Dragon Ao Kun looked like it was about to smash through a wall, but its final, desperate attack was easily caught by Master Xuanxuan.

Just as an adult toyed with a child, Master Xuanxuan placed his palm on the head of the black dragon Ao Kun, and the black dragon Ao Kun could no longer move forward even an inch.

Although Black Dragon Ao Kun kept saying that Master Xuanxuan only knew how to scheme and never dared to confront people head-on, that didn't mean that Master Xuanxuan was weak.

On the contrary, no one has ever witnessed the true strength of Master Xuanxuan.

Because everyone who saw them is already dead.

The moment Master Xuanxuan made his move, he displayed his immense power.

Even though the Black Dragon Ao Kun's cultivation level had declined, it was still a Dao Ancestor Realm expert. Previously, even the combined efforts of the Twelve Guardians could only injure it, not kill it.

But now.

Master Xuanxuan grabbed the dragon horn of the black dragon Ao Kun with his other hand and swung his arm.

With a loud bang.

Black Dragon Ao Kun was slammed heavily into the yellow sand.

The earth shook violently, and sand and stones flew everywhere.

This completely shattered the power of the Black Dragon Ao Kun, whose eyes rolled back in his head.

"I was going to spare your life, but why didn't you appreciate it?"

Master Xuanxuan sighed and shook his head.

"You guys are always like this, forcing me to do it myself."

Do you really think you can fight me with your meager strength?

The most valuable thing in life is self-awareness.

Master Xuanxuan slowly raised his hand and brought it down towards the head of the black dragon Ao Kun.

With this palm strike, there is no doubt that Black Dragon Ao Kun will die on the spot.

Just at this time.

Suddenly, a whooshing sound rang out.

The few surviving members of the Twelve Guardians appeared behind Master Xuanxuan and used all their strength to strike him from behind.

When Master Xuanxuan made his move against the black dragon Ao Kun, they took the opportunity to break free from Master Xuanxuan's control.

Instead of taking the opportunity to escape, they launched a full-scale attack on Master Xuanxuan.

Before the appearance of Master Xuanxuan, the twelve guardians' idea was to escape the Yellow Sand Realm.

The Venerable Xuanxuan controlled them to attack the Black Dragon Ao Kun. After the Chicken Guardian, Pig Guardian, and Dog Guardian died tragically, they no longer even thought about escaping.

Their only thought now is to kill Master Xuanxuan and avenge their brothers!

Even if it costs me my life, I will not hesitate!

Sensing the sound of wind breaking behind him, Master Xuanxuan's lips curled into a cold smile.

"I've already told you, you're just a minor problem, why won't you believe me?"

He sighed.

He struck out with a palm strike without turning his head.

Rumble.

The sound of clashing energies echoed in the air.

The twelve guardians coughed up blood and staggered backward.

But they also successfully rescued the black dragon Ao Kun.

Taking this opportunity, Black Dragon Ao Kun retreated, instantly creating distance between himself and Master Xuanxuan.

It spat out a mouthful of blood, its eyes revealing a ferocious madness.

"Xuanxuan, again!"

Black Dragon Ao Kun roared.

It circled once in the air and then pounced on Master Xuanxuan.

In an instant.

The black dragon Ao Kun's entire body of black scales had turned blood red.

Just as Black Dragon Ao Kun launched his final attack, the surviving members of the Twelve Guardians joined forces with Black Dragon Ao Kun to launch a pincer attack.

In the distance, Xuanwu and the Dao Saint Realm experts stopped what they were doing and watched this scene unfold from afar.

Xuanwu's four eyes darted around.

Just as Master Xuanxuan was focused on dealing with the black dragon Ao Kun and the twelve guardians, it also regained a trace of its intelligence.

Its breakthrough to the Dao Ancestor Realm was also beyond Xuanxuan Shangren's expectations. Although it was temporarily controlled, as long as this control loosened slightly, Xuanwu could take the opportunity to regain its intelligence.

Although he has regained his senses, Xuanwu is now filled with terror and dares not make a move.

It didn't even know how it had been controlled by Master Xuanxuan.

Su Mu and the black dragon Ao Kun had always said that it was created by the Xuanxuan Master, and it was somewhat skeptical.

But now, it seems that it is true.

Xuanwu was truly afraid.

All it wants now is to stay far away.

Who knows how much the Venerable Master Xuanxuan did to it?

If we don't hide, are we just waiting to die?

"Everyone, let's do it!"

Xuanwu dared not make a move, and the Dao Saint Realm experts exchanged glances when they saw that Xuanwu was no longer attacking them.

The next moment, they pounced on Master Xuanxuan without hesitation.

If they don't kill Master Xuanxuan, they are doomed!
Because of the sacrifice of the Twelve Guardians, the already tense situation was forcibly torn apart, and Master Xuanxuan was caught in a siege. (End of this chapter)