PDLP Chapter 72: The Black Stone Gang's Counterattack at Broken Stone Pass, Their First Retreat
Chapter 72: The Black Stone Gang's Counterattack at Broken Stone Pass, Their First Retreat
Inside the broken stone pass, the wind grew increasingly turbulent.
Dust mixed with the smell of blood tumbled through the narrow mountain path.
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After the man with the heavy knife took a few steps back.
The entire battlefield fell silent for a moment.
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The Black Stone Gang members were stunned.
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Because it was the first time they had seen it—
Their own mad leader was driven back by force.
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and.
The opponent is only at the fifth level of Qi Refining.
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"How is that possible..."
Someone subconsciously spoke in a low voice.
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There was already a hint of panic in his voice.
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the other side.
Li Yuanshan supported himself on the ground and slowly sat up.
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My chest hurts terribly.
He almost felt his bones crack from that blow.
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"Oh shit……"
He clutched his chest, his face pale.
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But when he looked up, he saw Li Xuan standing in front of the car.
The turmoil in my mind.
It actually gradually subsided.
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"We held on..."
He muttered something to himself.
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It's not a win.
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but--
They really held on.
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He realized it for the first time.
It turns out that the Li family is no longer the small family that anyone could trample on.
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the other side.
Li Xuan slowly exhaled.
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The wound on my shoulder is still bleeding.
My sleeves were already mostly wet.
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I just landed three consecutive blows.
He squeezed his spiritual power to its absolute limit.
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My right arm feels slightly numb.
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But his expression didn't change at all.
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Because now—
Do not show weakness.
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Especially at times like this.
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Who will show weakness first?
Whoever gets crushed will be killed.
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The man with the heavy sword stared intently at Li Xuan.
His chest heaved more and more heavily.
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Those few slaps.
They hit the old wounds all at once.
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Now, his chest aches with every breath he takes.
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"This kid..."
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His eyes grew increasingly gloomy.
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He originally thought...
The Li family is just a slightly tough nut to crack.
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I only realized it now—
It's not a bone.
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It's a thorn.
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And they've already broken in.
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Chen He has regained his footing.
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Blood was still flowing from the tiger's mouth.
His shoulders were numb from the force of the blade's blast.
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But he did not back down.
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Instead, they gradually approached Li Xuan.
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"Can we still fight?"
He asked in a low voice.
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Li Xuan nodded.
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"able."
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The answer was very short.
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But Chen He could tell.
Li Xuan is not in good condition right now.
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He was just putting on a brave face.
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He suddenly felt a lump in his throat.
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That last moment.
If Li Xuan hadn't bumped into the man with the heavy knife...
He might be the one to fall now.
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"This is a huge debt..."
He smiled bitterly to himself.
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But the next moment.
His eyes hardened again.
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"Then let's go all out today."
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He gripped the knife tightly.
Stand to the side of Li Xuan.
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The two walked one in front of the other.
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The momentum of the entire Li family group suddenly stabilized.
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The guards, who were originally somewhat disorganized.
They also began to move closer together again.
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Because they discovered—
The young clan leader was still standing.
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Chen He didn't fall either.
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Then we can still fight.
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At times like this.
A strong leader is extremely important.
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Meanwhile, the Blackstone Gang...
The momentum was starting to crumble.
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Because they are used to taking advantage of others.
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Available today.
They discovered for the first time—
It can't be pressed down.
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People even died.
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The man with the heavy sword slowly raised his head.
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He glanced around.
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on the ground.
There were already five or six corpses lying there.
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Half of them.
They are their people.
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This loss.
This has exceeded expectations.
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And the most troublesome thing is—
It hasn't been won yet.
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"We can't delay any longer..."
He had already started calculating in his mind.
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If we keep fighting.
Of course, there's a chance to take over the Li family.
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But the cost would be high.
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And that's what the Blackrock Gang fears most.
It's a loss.
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Thinking about this...
His gaze gradually darkened.
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Li Xuan was also looking at him.
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The two were about ten steps apart.
No one moved.
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But everyone knows—
What is the other person thinking?
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"He wants to quit."
Li Xuan had already made up his mind.
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It's not fear.
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It's because they feel it's "not worth it".
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This is the most distinctive feature of the Blackrock Gang.
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They were not suicide bombers.
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It is an interest-based organization.
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If you can make money, then go all out.
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If the losses are too great, then withdraw.
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And now.
The Li family has already caused them to start losing money.
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Just then.
A Blackstone Clan cultivator suddenly spoke up urgently:
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"Boss!"
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"There's movement coming from over there too!"
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The man with the heavy knife frowned.
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"What's that noise?"
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"It feels like...it feels like another team is approaching!"
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These words were spoken.
The Black Stone Gang members' expressions changed.
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Places like Duanshikou.
What are you most afraid of?
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The worst thing is being caught by a third party.
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Because you'll never know.
The other party was just passing by.
I'll still pick up the cheapest option.
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The man with the heavy knife suddenly turned his head.
I glanced into the distance.
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The end of the mountain path.
There was indeed a faint sound.
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Not big.
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But there are.
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His face finally darkened completely.
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Li Xuan heard it too.
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But he didn't turn around.
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She simply stared silently at the man wielding the heavy sword.
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then.
Suddenly, he took a step forward.
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"Should we continue?"
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The sound wasn't loud.
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But the entire Broken Stone Pass could hear it.
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Chen He's eyelids twitched violently.
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"Still pressing at this point?"
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The next moment.
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A sudden, indescribable sense of exhilaration welled up within him.
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Correct.
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It needs to be suppressed.
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Who will step down now?
Whoever's momentum collapses.
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The man with the heavy sword stared at Li Xuan.
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His eyes looked like he wanted to devour someone.
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He really wanted to chop this kid to death with one blow.
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But reason told him—
We can't fight anymore.
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Delay it any longer.
It could really drag you down with it.
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Especially that unidentified group behind them.
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In case someone actually happens to pass by.
They'll likely get a full discount today.
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Thinking about this...
He slowly tightened his grip on the knife.
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The veins on the back of his hand bulged out little by little.
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finally.
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Let it loosen up slowly.
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"OK."
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His voice was low and hoarse.
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"The Li family, right?"
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"I've got it."
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These words were spoken.
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The Black Stone Gang members' expressions all changed.
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Because they know—
The boss is preparing to retire.
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Li Yuanshan heard this.
My heart skipped a beat.
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"retreat?"
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"They...really backed out?"
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He could hardly believe it.
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This was the person who had just been pressing down on them so hard they could barely breathe.
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just now.
They were actually forced to back down.
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Li Xuan did not respond.
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Just standing there.
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Their momentum didn't wane at all.
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Because he knew.
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At times like this.
As soon as you show signs of fatigue.
The other side might retaliate.
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The man with the heavy knife stared at him for a few moments.
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He suddenly gave a cold laugh.
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"next time."
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"You won't be so lucky."
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Done.
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He turned around abruptly!
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"withdraw!"
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A low shout!
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The Black Stone Gang members immediately began to retreat!
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The action is fast.
Clearly trained.
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Chen He subconsciously took a step forward.
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"Should we pursue them or not?"
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Li Xuan shook his head.
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"Don't chase."
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Chen He frowned.
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"Now they're in chaos."
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"There's a chance a few will stay."
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Li Xuan looked into the distance.
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"We're in even more chaos."
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In a word.
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Chen He fell silent.
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indeed.
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The Li family is now nearing its limit.
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They really chased after him.
Who lives and who dies.
Hard to say.
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and--
Li Xuan was already injured.
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"Stay calm first."
Li Xuan said in a low voice.
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Chen He nodded.
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"clear."
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The Black Stone Gang members quickly withdrew from the Broken Stone Pass.
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All that was left was a mess.
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The wind blew by.
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The smell of blood hadn't dissipated yet.
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Li Yuanshan finally slowly stood up.
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My legs are still a little weak.
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He looked at the corpse on the ground.
Then he looked at Li Xuan.
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I suddenly felt a little dazed.
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"We...we really survived."
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Li Xuan remained silent.
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He simply and slowly released his grip.
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Until this point.
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He only realized it then.
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In the palm of your own hand.
It was covered in blood.
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Not just the enemy's.
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And my own.
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The wound on my shoulder is getting more and more painful.
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His spiritual energy was almost depleted.
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That step just now.
They were already gambling.
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The man with the heavy knife dared not continue the fight.
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If the other party is truly insane.
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Who wins and who loses today.
It's hard to say.
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Thinking about this...
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Li Xuan gently closed his eyes for a moment.
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Then open your eyes again.
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"Organize the team."
He said.
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"Let's get out of the rocky pass first."
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The sound remained steady.
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But only he himself knew.
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This battle.
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Although the Li family held on.
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But the true outside world of cultivation—
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They've only just started showing their teeth.
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Chapter 72 (The End)