Chapter 1577: Who Dares to Harm Him?

The woman before him, though more than ten times more beautiful than the Luo Qiqi he had seen before, still revealed in her temperament, eyes, and every gesture that she was none other than that alchemy student who had admired him deeply and was full of attachment—Luo Qiqi!

They had met in Huanyu Empire, where she studied earnestly and trained diligently, never disobeying orders or revealing her identity, evoking sympathy.

Parting at Qingyuan City, she confessed her feelings with the words, "I feel more than just liking for you," which broke his heart.

He had thought that after their last farewell, they would hardly meet again, never in his dreams had he expected...

To meet again in such a scene.

How could the little princess be Qiqi?

Zhang Xuan felt as if he was about to collapse.

All along, he had believed that Luo Ruoxi was the little princess of the Luo family. To be with her, he had worked desperately, even deliberately seeking trouble with the Zhang family and approaching Luo Xuanqing...

He had even used the library to investigate.

Now, suddenly being told that Qiqi was the little princess and Luo Ruoxi was not... His mind felt like it was about to explode, unable to accept it.

Teacher Luo...

Looking at Luo Ruoxi not far away, Luo Qiqi's delicate body trembled.

She knew that Teacher Zhang only had ordinary fondness for her, not what could be called love. Precisely because of this, when she heard that he was coming to propose with excitement, she was somewhat dazed and had wanted her brother to confirm.

Now that Luo Ruoxi appeared, she finally understood.

Could it be... that he had mistaken her for the other woman!

The one he truly liked, could it be this famous teacher of Hongyuan Empire, Teacher Luo?

Otherwise, what did she mean by "Opening your heart at Huoyuan City; pledging three lifetimes at Qiuwu Palace"?

Her heart felt as if twisted by a knife; the happiness of moments ago turned to flowing water in an instant. Her delicate body stopped in place, trembling incessantly, her whole being dazed, unable to speak.

Although sealing her cultivation with the Still Void Pearl had many drawbacks—if one's cultivation hadn't reached a certain level, some memories couldn't be restored—this person before her had indeed touched her heart and entered it, whether in the past or now that her memories were fully awakened.

Her thoughts were simple: she only hoped that one day, the man she loved would marry her in a ceremony under the gaze of ten thousand eyes... With so many experts coming personally to congratulate, it was indeed a spectacle.

But... she had guessed the beginning but not the ending.

No wonder Teacher Zhang had always refused, never accepting, and even changing the subject in various ways... It turned out that he already had someone he liked, the one before her.

Otherwise, the other woman wouldn't have rushed in at this moment and spoken such words...

Her body trembled slightly, unable to utter a single word; Luo Qiqi was as if struck dumb.

You said you would wait for me, that no matter how difficult, we would be together..." Luo Ruoxi looked over, ignoring the gazes around.

Because of her background, she had always been afraid to indulge in feelings, appearing cold as ice to anyone. But her cold heart had been gradually melted by this person... At Qiuwu Palace, they had vowed eternal love, willing to pay any price. Yet in just a few months, he was marrying someone else. Was this what he called true love?

You misunderstand, I...

Seeing her like this, Zhang Xuan was extremely anxious: "I always thought that the little princess of the Luo family was you..."

Me?

Luo Ruoxi was puzzled.

Yes, you never mentioned your identity, and with your strength being so great, plus your surname Luo, I assumed... you were the Luo family princess who had refined the Still Void Pearl...

Feeling as if his scalp was about to explode, Zhang Xuan didn't know how to explain.

Mistaking someone else might be forgivable, but mistaking his girlfriend—this was like a birthday star hanging himself, tired of living!

But after Ruoxi left, she didn't say a word or explain. Who else, so young with such strength, could it be but the Luo family princess?

Most importantly... by a twist of fate, until today, he had never met the Luo family princess, not even seen an image of her.

My identity cannot be disclosed to you for now... How about this: come with me now, and I'll take you to a place!

Seeing his anxiety, Luo Ruoxi paused, unsure whether she believed him or not, and spoke.

A place? Where?

Hearing that she didn't press further, knowing there was a chance to explain, Zhang Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

You'll know when we get there!" Luo Ruoxi nodded, said no more, and turned her delicate body to leave.

"Well..."

After a moment's hesitation, gritting his teeth, Zhang Xuan was about to follow.

Having caused such a huge blunder, he had already made the other party very angry. If he let her go far away, he feared he would never have another chance to see her in this life.

"Hold it!"

He had only taken two steps when a figure blocked his way. It was Luo Xuanqing. This former friend of his was now trembling all over, so angry he seemed about to explode at any moment. "Zhang Xuan, what are you doing? Who is this person?"

"Brother Luo, I have something..." Zhang Xuan paused, then began. Before he could finish, a fist came smashing down.

Whoosh!

The air burst apart. This punch gathered all of Luo Xuanqing's strength, distorting the air itself. Even before it reached his face, Zhang Xuan felt a searing pain, as if he were about to be torn apart.

"Brother Luo..."

Not expecting him to suddenly attack, Zhang Xuan stepped back.

"Don't call me Brother Luo! I can't bear it!" With a roar, Luo Xuanqing's fists rained down densely, as if he would not be satisfied until he had beaten the man before him into a meat patty.

"You..."

Zhang Xuan dodged repeatedly, wanting to explain but not knowing where to begin.

He had thought Luo Ruoxi was the little princess of the Luo family, so he had agreed to the marriage. Now, with so many people gathered for the wedding procession, and the ceremony imminent, he suddenly wanted to leave... saying he had mistaken the person...

That was like tearing off the Luo family's face and stomping it into the ground. Anyone would find that unbearable.

"If you're a man, don't dodge. Fight me. Either kill me and step over my corpse to leave, or explain clearly who this person is and what your relationship is with her!"

While roaring, Luo Xuanqing attacked as if he had grown eight arms. In his fury, his power was狂暴, and though he was only at the early stage of Saint Domain Eighth Layer, he displayed strength comparable to the peak of the Cave Void Realm.

"Brother Luo, I..." Zhang Xuan retreated again.

"Enough! I said don't call me Brother Luo! I can't bear it!"

Having failed to hit his opponent repeatedly, Luo Xuanqing gritted his teeth. His internal power surged rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, it reached an astonishing level.

Bloodline power!

He actually used his bloodline power without any hesitation.

Sizzle!

Having activated his bloodline power, Luo Xuanqing's strength surged rapidly, reaching the early stage of Saint Domain Ninth Layer in the blink of an eye. With a flick of his wrist, a long sword appeared in his palm, and he thrust it forward fiercely.

This sword strike was countless times more powerful than the punch from before. It aimed directly at the brow, tearing through space in a breath, leaving cracks in its wake.

The Luo family was already adept at controlling space, and with the addition of bloodline power, this attack was even more terrifying than that of a peak Yu Kong realm expert. Even such an expert would be unable to withstand it.

However, although Zhang Xuan was only at the early stage of the Yu Kong realm, his combat strength was already comparable to a Great Sage. He swayed again and dodged.

Brother Luo, this time it's my fault. I'll explain in detail later...

No need for later, no need for explanation. Today, either you die or I do!

Boom!

The long sword continued to strike with the force of tearing space, one move after another. Several moves叠加 together, forming a spatial storm around them.

If stabbing me will make you feel better, then go ahead!

Seeing that the other party could not be dissuaded and knowing that the fault was his own, Zhang Xuan stopped dodging and stood still.

Pfft!

The long sword pierced through his shoulder, leaving a huge wound from which blood gushed out.

Die!

Having pierced his shoulder, Luo Xuanqing gritted his teeth and shook the long sword violently, intending to strike again.

But as soon as he moved, his entire body stiffened, as if bound by a tremendous force, unable to move even an inch.

He is the one I, Luo Ruoxi, love. I'd like to see who dares to harm him!

Boom!

A surge of air struck, and Luo Xuanqing stumbled back repeatedly, unable to hold onto his long sword, which flew straight away, disappearing into the distance in the blink of an eye.