Ten Thousand Dragons Technique-Chapter 50: Murder by Proxy

The big black dog had already reinforced the Wind Thunder Fan. "Although its power has been increased," he said, "you can only use it once. After a single use, the Wind Thunder Fan will shatter."

Once is enough. I only need to kill one Demon Sect genius to get a Celestial Spirit Fruit in return. Lin Xuan thought, his gaze sweeping excitedly around his surroundings. He was eager to find a Demon Sect genius right now.

"Lin Xuan, what are you standing there for? Hurry back!" Feng Qingxue shouted.

Everyone else had already retreated, leaving only Lin Xuan standing in his original spot.

Lin Xuan smiled and said, "I’m looking for a Demon Sect genius to kill."

"What?" Feng Qingxue was stunned. Is he alright? He still wants to kill a Demon Sect genius? Has he gone mad?

Zhao Feiyan sneered. Idiot. Even third-year seniors can’t be certain they can kill a Demon Sect genius, let alone a freshman like him. Does he think he’s invincible just because he defeated Sun Hao?

At that moment, more Demon Beasts charged out from the forest ahead, many of which were second-level. Their eyes were blood-red as they rushed forward in a frenzy. This time, the disciples of Heavenly Dao Academy could no longer hold their ground. Even the senior students, like Sun Hao’s group, began to sustain injuries.

Lin Xuan also began to fall back. He executed the Wandering Dragon Step, moving with extreme speed. With a few flashes, he was back at Feng Qingxue’s side.

The group was being relentlessly beaten back. Wu Ming was coughing up large mouthfuls of blood, feeling that he was on the verge of death. He cried out, "Senior Sister Zhao, I can’t hold on! What should we do?"

The other new disciples also had looks of terror on their faces. None of them had expected the Demon Sect’s methods to be so formidable that they could even drive Demon Beasts into a mad rage. How could they possibly fight this? The Demon Beasts charged in a ceaseless, seemingly infinite tide. It was only a matter of time before they exhausted their strength.

Off to the side, Zhao Feiyan waved her palms, sending waves of Spiritual Fire forward that incinerated the charging Demon Beasts. But this wasn’t a sustainable solution, as her own power was depleting rapidly. After a moment’s thought, she declared, "We have no choice but to set up an Array."

"An Array? I don’t know how to make one!" Wu Ming and the others were at a loss. They had only joined Heavenly Dao Academy a few days ago and hadn’t learned about Arrays at all.

"You’ve all learned the White Cloud Sword Technique and Gale Swordsmanship, haven’t you?" she asked. "Perform both techniques. Their Sword Qi can converge to form the Wind and Cloud Sword Array."

So that’s how it works! Wu Ming and the others had a sudden realization. They immediately began to perform the two sword techniques.

Not only them, but senior students like Sun Hao also began to execute the moves. Even Feng Qingxue and Lin Xuan joined in. Feng Qingxue’s Thousand Mechanism Umbrella was incredibly versatile, with countless uses. When opened, it served as a shield; when closed, it became a longsword for slaying foes. At this moment, she snapped her umbrella shut and began performing the two major sword techniques. Lin Xuan likewise executed the required swordsmanship.

Their Sword Qi intertwined in the air, instantly forming a Sword Array.

This was the Wind and Cloud Sword Array, and it was immensely powerful. The moment it materialized, it blocked the attacks of the surrounding Demon Beasts. Seeing this, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Their group wasn’t the only one. In other locations, disciples had also joined forces to form their own Wind and Cloud Sword Arrays. One after another, the Arrays emerged, finally stemming the Demon Beasts’ frenzied assault once more. Everyone was overjoyed.

Even Lin Xuan was amazed. This Heavenly Dao Academy is truly formidable. No wonder they taught us the White Cloud Sword Technique and Gale Swordsmanship. Who would have thought these techniques could be combined into a Sword Array! Unbelievable.

Just then, the sound of a flute echoed from the forest again, and even more Demon Beasts charged out. This time, the number of second-level Demon Beasts was far greater. They began to attack the Sword Arrays frantically. The pressure on everyone instantly mounted again as the Sword Arrays were forced back step by step.

Finally, one team’s Sword Array could no longer hold and shattered. In an instant, the Demon Beasts swarmed through the gap, and the Heavenly Dao Academy disciples scattered, fleeing for their lives. The sight made the others’ blood run cold.

Zhao Feiyan’s group was also under heavy assault, but with a good number of senior students among them, they were still managing to hold on. They retreated while fending off the attacks. At this moment, Zhao Feiyan shot a meaningful glance at Sun Tian and the others. The signal meant it was time to act—to kill Lin Xuan using a borrowed knife. After all, disciples from other teams had already fallen, so it would be perfectly normal if someone on their side perished as well.

Sun Tian nodded in understanding. They immediately began to alter the Array. They deliberately weakened the Sword Qi in Lin Xuan’s position, making that section of the Array easy to shatter.

Sure enough, two second-level Demon Beasts charged forward. A single swipe of their claws tore through the weakened Sword Qi in front of Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan was taken aback.

Beside him, Feng Qingxue exclaimed in shock, "Look out, Lin Xuan! Dodge!"

The words had barely left her mouth when the surrounding Demon Beasts rushed over and engulfed Lin Xuan. Feng Qingxue’s eyes instantly turned red at the sight. She started to rush forward to help, but a hand grabbed her shoulder.

"You’ll only be throwing your life away," Zhao Feiyan said coldly. With that, she pulled Feng Qingxue into a hasty retreat. At the same time, the shattered section of the Array reformed, sealing the gap.

A cold smirk played on Zhao Feiyan’s lips. Her plan to kill with a borrowed knife had been a success. Lin Xuan was doomed, and no one would ever suspect her. Sun Tian was also ecstatic. The foolish kid actually dared to challenge them; how laughable. He was instantly surrounded by several second-level and a large number of first-level Demon Beasts. He was surely doomed. They had finally dealt with him.

Wu Ming gloated at his misfortune. Lin Xuan’s luck really is terrible. The Array in front of him just had to break. Hmph, serves him right.

In their eyes, Lin Xuan was as good as dead.

Lin Xuan was indeed in a crisis, but his Body Technique far exceeded anyone’s expectations. Executing the Wandering Dragon Step, he dodged the second-level Demon Beasts’ attacks with incredible speed. Several of them began to pursue him madly, but he evaded every single one of their attacks with his superior movement skill.

Lin Xuan had survived. While using the Wandering Dragon Step to dodge, he simultaneously employed the Ninefold Sword Technique to slay the surrounding Demon Beasts. The power of the Ninefold Sword Technique was cumulative. The first fold contained one layer of power, while the second contained two layers stacked together. Its might intensified with each successive fold. The second fold of the swordsmanship was powerful enough to contend with a one-star Martial General, which was equivalent to a second-level, one-star Demon Beast. Lin Xuan used his swordsmanship to weave between the Demon Beasts.

Meanwhile, the other teams were suffering even more ferocious assaults. Zhao Feiyan and her group, who had been excited just moments ago, now wore grim expressions. Their Array was shaking violently, threatening to break at any moment.

How did it come to this? They were all in despair. Are we going to follow in Lin Xuan’s footsteps and be killed by the Demon Beasts?

"No!" Sun Hao frantically shook his head. I don’t want to die!

Zhao Feiyan was also filled with despair. She was a second-level Alchemy Master with a limitless future! Am I really going to die here?

Lin Xuan noticed their plight and gave a cold sneer. He had a strong feeling that there was something suspicious about how his section of the Array had broken. Those people had likely tried to kill him with a borrowed knife. Unfortunately for them, he was completely unharmed. Zhao Feiyan and the others, however, now faced imminent death.

Still, Lin Xuan planned to rescue Feng Qingxue. With a flicker of his body, he rushed towards the struggling team.