Starforce Warriors-Chapter 436: Beichen Sword Qi Meridian Severance Technique (1)

He had summoned Liu Shaji for the third time now. All three of his Saint-killing chances had been used up. In truth, Li Xiaofei’s life had no longer been in danger ever since Xiao Bieli arrived. He could have avoided striking Michael and saved one precious Saint-killing opportunity.

He could have held back. But Li Xiaofei had acted anyway. Why?

Michael’s comment of buying Dragon Group lives before had sparked an irrepressible urge to kill in Li Xiaofei. Though he hadn’t interacted much with his fellow Dragon Group members, he had read enough in the Dragon Group’s internal archives to know what kind of people they were and what sacrifices they had made to defend Great Xia and protect the vulnerable.

His introducer, Xie Renyu, had once told him that the Dragon Group was both the sword and shield of Great Xia. It was the department with the highest mortality rate among all official organizations in the nation.

They walked in darkness, achieving countless feats. Yet they remained unsung heroes. Their average life expectancy was under thirty-five years. They were the most honorable and admirable individuals. Li Xiaofei was a martial artist to the core. He was also a man with a deep-seated sense of justice. It had been true five hundred years ago and remained so five hundred years later.

So he had already resonated with the warriors of the Dragon Group in spirit.

Threaten the Dragon Group, and death awaits you.

So he had summoned Liu Shaji for the third time without hesitation, ending Michael’s life with a single, decisive strike.

Xiao Bieli paused, a gleam of admiration in his eyes as he looked at Li Xiaofei.

Impressive.

He had underestimated the young man.

That sword strike...

Xiao Bieli carefully considered it and realized he couldn’t be entirely certain he could have blocked it himself.

In the distance, Lin Wan clenched her fists, letting out a quiet cheer. This was the Sword Immortal she remembered; the unparalleled, sword-wielding master who commanded the heavens with a single blade.

Su Wanqing, meanwhile, could only stare in disbelief.

It only took him a single sword strike to kill Michael? What kind of strength is this?

Everyone knew that while Michael’s own strength was relatively ordinary, he was the chief authority of the Mechanical Eternity faction within Great Xia, a major power in Xiajing. Beyond the Four Divine Guardians at his side, each of terrifying strength, even his wheelchair was a fearsome power weapon.

It was both offensive and defensive and nearly impossible to deal with. It was comparable to the most treasured weapons held by ancient martial artists.

Thus Michael, while lacking true Saint-level strength, was widely acknowledged as more challenging to defeat than most Saints. Many elite assassins had tried and failed to kill him. Some couldn’t get past the Four Guardians; others fell to the wheelchair itself. But this time, Li Xiaofei had slain Michael with a single sword blow.

Even the wheelchair hadn’t reacted.

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Saint-killing!

Su Wanqing felt her mind reeling.

As she looked from Michael’s lifeless form to the Four Guardians and Ruo Shuang standing motionless, released from Michael’s control, Su Wanqing realized she had entirely misjudged Li Xiaofei.

After today, Li Xiaofei’s status within the Dragon Group would soar. Of course, that would depend on how they managed the consequences of Michael’s death.

"You actually killed him, kid. This is going to cause some serious trouble," Xiao Bieli forced a smile on his face as he held back his shock.

“If the sky falls, I’ll hold it up,” Li Xiaofei replied, still seething. “Damn it, that silver-haired scum thought he could buy lives just because he had some dirty money... The life of a single hair on my Dragon Group brothers and sisters is worth more than his miserable existence.”

“Hahaha!” Xiao Bieli burst out laughing, giving Li Xiaofei a firm slap on the shoulder. “Well said, perfectly said!”

As a staunch war hawk within the Dragon Group, he deeply appreciated Li Xiaofei’s temperament. This young man had the daring resolve to draw his sword at the slightest injustice. This was the same uncompromising decisiveness that he himself was known for.

Xiao Bieli saw a reflection of his younger self in Li Xiaofei.

"That sword qi from your final strike; how many more times can you use it?" Xiao Bieli asked.

Being a Saint himself, he could easily tell that Li Xiaofei’s last strike had far exceeded his true strength; it had clearly been aided by an external force.

Li Xiaofei replied, “I can use it once more.”

Xiao Bieli nodded slightly.

"You head back first; leave the rest to me," Xiao Bieli said, giving Li Xiaofei another firm pat on the shoulder.

Nearby, Xuan Huang couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. She knew all too well how strict the second deputy leader usually was. He never softened his expression or showed favor to any member and always kept his emotions well-hidden. But this time, with Li Xiaofei, he wasn’t just being mild; he was downright supportive.

Li Xiaofei exchanged a few quick words with Su Wanqing and Lin Wan, then turned to leave.

"Your contribution points will be credited to your account on the internal network right away," Xiao Bieli called after him, waving. "If you have any specific requests, reach out directly. Keep an eye on your private messages; I’ll be in touch."

“Got it,” Li Xiaofei replied, waving casually without looking back as he quickly departed.

At that moment, the commotion in the area finally caught the attention of experts within White Deer Academy. Figures began to flash through the night, cutting through the air as more and more people arrived on the scene. Things were about to get lively.

***

Once he returned to his secluded dorm cave, Li Xiaofei sat cross-legged and began his cultivation. The battle today had brought him significant gains.

The Four Divine Guardians had been formidable. Each one individually matched his own combat strength when operating at full capacity, and their combined techniques were remarkably coordinated. Normally, even a warrior at the Divine Realm would struggle to withstand their assault, let alone someone at the Dao Union Realm.

Fortunately, Li Xiaofei had the Immortal Seal Technique. The creator of this technique had indeed earned the title of Evil King. The word evil captured the essence of the Immortal Seal Technique perfectly.

The more opponents, the stronger its endurance. It was ideal for group battles as it used the enemy's attacks as a constant source of healing. It was a technique built on a philosophical level. Such a method truly existed only in the high-martial realms of Huang Yi’s world, a technique far more arcane than anything in Jin Yong’s martial universe.

Yet, this technique did have one flaw. When faced with a single enemy whose strength greatly exceeded his own, he would be overwhelmed if the opponent’s attacks broke through the conversion limit of life and death qi.

This is a technique suited for battling hordes of star beasts. And it’s perfect for special forces warriors like those in the Dragon Group. After all, when carrying out covert missions, they’re often surrounded once they’re exposed. Learning the Immortal Seal Technique would give them an additional life-saving method. Hmm... let me think about this.

After some consideration, Li Xiaofei decided to organize the technique into a manual and upload it to the Dragon Group’s official website. This way, he would earn some royalties from anyone who downloaded it in the future.

It’s settled then. Techniques with general applicability will be taught publicly in the Grandmaster of Heaven martial arts livestream, while those with specific uses will be compiled and submitted to the Dragon Group. These techniques will find their true potential with the Dragon Group.

Li Xiaofei had made his decision. An hour later, the school broadcast announced that the academy's lockdown had been lifted ahead of schedule. The Mechanical Guards had concluded their special military operation and withdrawn. Xuan Huang then left White Deer Academy, taking Su Wanqing with her.

A few days later, Li Xiaofei learned that Su Wanqing had officially withdrawn from school, completing her graduation early. He suspected it was due to her identity being compromised, prompting her early departure to report back to the Dragon Group for reassignment. The next time they met, Su Wanqing might very well have a new identity. Lin Wan, however, stayed behind.

In truth, Li Xiaofei had long harbored a question.

Why would the Dragon Group place an undercover agent at a relatively mediocre school like White Deer Academy? From what he knew, the Dragon Group’s personnel were spread thin and rarely assigned without purpose.

Moreover, the Mechanical Eternity faction had spies like Fang Baicheng planted at White Deer Academy too—these individuals were clearly not positioned there by chance.

Could it be that some secret lies hidden within White Deer Academy?

Two days later. Li Xiaofei made a discreet visit to the Tan family. He could instantly appear in the young lady’s quarters with his Spatial Point Theft ability. However, this time, she wasn’t home.

Slightly disappointed, Li Xiaofei took a shower, then headed to the light core room. He entered the mainframe pod, inserted his Dragon Scale Secret Key, and logged into the Dragon Group’s official website of Great Xia.