Chương 260: Hostage

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Present - Slaughter City arc completed.

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"One Sword Reincarnation."

The space around them started to twist and distort as the ground collapsed and the void was torn apart. The Ghost Douluo and the Chrysanthemum Douluo's Dual Stillness Domain crumbled.

Even Bibi Dong and the other Douluo's combined attacks were crushed by the Sword of Reincarnation. Endless light scattered, and a cluster of dazzling flames rose into the sky.

"How is this possible? What kind of soul skill is this?." Bibi Dong was astounded. The other Titled Douluo were also dumbfounded. Fang Xuan had brought them too many surprises. He was always able to make breakthroughs in desperate situations and come back from the jaws of death, turning dangers into safety.

"Damn it, I let this brat escape again." The Ghost Douluo furrowed his brows. He was very displeased that he didn't manage to kill Fang Xuan just now. He had already forced Fang Xuan into a corner, but he didn't expect him to escape again. He didn't know if this kid was born in the year of the leopard cat, or if he had nine lives.

Everyone lamented. They didn't expect such a young kid to be so difficult to deal with. Not only was he strong, but he was also very lucky. He would be a huge threat to the Martial Spirit Hall in the future. If they couldn't get rid of Fang Xuan today, there would be endless trouble in the future.

"Eh, where did that brat Fang Xuan go?" Right at this moment, the Ju Douluo suddenly discovered that Fang Xuan had disappeared. Countless pairs of sharp eyes quickly scanned the surrounding area, but they couldn't find Fang Xuan even after combing through the entire ruins of the pontiff's palace.

"I'm here." Just as everyone was puzzled, a cold snort sounded from behind them.

In the plaza, under a huge ginkgo tree, Fang Xuan stood there calmly. Beside him, there was a charming and beautiful young lady.

Her skin was snow-white, her facial features were exquisite, and she had a pair of enchanting eyes. It was the Holy Lady of the Spirit Hall, Hu Liena.

She was different from her usual passionate and charming self. Right now, her beautiful face was cold and furious. She glared at the black-haired young man beside her as if she wanted to swallow him whole.

"Sorry, I'll borrow you."

Coughing awkwardly, Fang Xuan's left hand tightly wrapped around the girl's slender waist, and his right hand pressed the black blade against the girl's fair neck, holding Hu Liena hostage.

Fang Xuan had managed to escape from the ten Titled Douluo's tight encirclement by relying on the blade skill he had just comprehended, "One Blade Reincarnation".

However, the soul power that he had just accumulated had been completely depleted, and it would be extremely difficult for him to escape again. Hence, he had no choice but to use Hu Liena.

"Ah … Fang Xuan, I'll kill you." Hu Liena was furious. Her beautiful eyes burned with fury.

Not long ago, she had been knocked out by Fang Xuan with a single punch. Now that she had just woken up, she was being held hostage by Fang Xuan. Even a knife was placed against her neck. The girl was a little frustrated and depressed.

"Na Na.." Seeing that Hu Liena was being held hostage by Fang Xuan, Pope Bibi Dong's expression darkened. She gritted his teeth and threatened, "Fang Xuan if you dare touch a single hair on Na Na's head, I'll tear you apart alive."

Bibi Dong, who had always been cold and ruthless, valued and cared for Hu Liena very much. In her eyes, Hu Liena was not only her most outstanding disciple but also her family and child. Because Hu Liena's appearance had filled the void of a "daughter" in Bibi Dong's heart, she had always cared for Hu Liena.

Fang Xuan took advantage of this and chose to hold Hu Liena hostage to avoid being surrounded by Bibi Dong and the others. Although his method was a little despicable, at this critical juncture of life and death, he couldn't care less about morality and benevolence. In any case, he had to survive first.

"Your Highness, please rest assured that I will not touch a single strand of Hu Liena's hair. As long as you order your people not to act rashly, I guarantee that your beloved disciple will still return to your side in one piece." Fang Xuan hugged Hu Liena tightly, his long knife tightly pressed against the girl's neck. He stared coldly at Pope Bibi Dong and said in a deep voice, "But if your people from the Spirit Hall take another step forward, I can't guarantee Hu Liena's safety."

"Tch." Pope Bibi Dong's expression was uncertain. She waved his long sleeve and ordered the Guardian Knights, bishops, and elders of the Spirit Hall, "Everyone, listen to my order. Don't take another step closer to Fang Xuan. Violators will be killed without mercy."

Hearing His Majesty the Pope's order, the Guardian Knights, deacons, bishops, and others all retreated. They didn't dare to besiege Fang Xuan. This was an order from His Majesty the Pope himself. Who would dare to disobey?

"Your Majesty the Pope, please reconsider. Don't let your emotions get the better of you. Now is a great opportunity to kill Fang Xuan. If you miss this opportunity, you won't have it again." At this time, many elders frowned and persuaded Bibi Dong to give up on Hu Liena and kill Fang Xuan at all costs. If they let him escape, it would cause endless trouble and he would become the number one enemy of the Spirit Hall in the future.

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo fell silent and didn't say anything. Fang Xuan must be killed, but Hu Liena must be saved. They had watched Hu Liena grow up and regarded this excellent girl as their own. Therefore, they were now in a dilemma and didn't know what to do.

Bibi Dong was also in a dilemma, but he still gritted his teeth and insisted, "Rest assured, elders. I won't let Fang Xuan escape, but nothing can happen to Na Na. She is the Saintess of our Spirit Palace. The Pope's Palace has been destroyed. If the Saintess is killed, our Spirit Palace will be too ashamed to stand in the world."

"Alas, then we will listen to His Majesty the Pope's arrangement."

The elders of the Spirit Hall sighed and didn't say anything more.

Fang Xuan was a little tired. He leaned against the ginkgo tree behind him and sat down. Then, he hugged Hu Liena and placed her on his lap, making sure that this big hostage would never leave his side.

This kind of ambiguous action and intimate contact made Hu Liena feel embarrassed and angry. She glared at Fang Xuan fiercely and said, "You bastard, damn it, let go of me."

"You can scold me all you want. I don't mind. You can rest when you are tired." After all, he was in the wrong. Fang Xuan coughed dryly and ignored the girl's abuse. But after a while, his expression became strange and he said, "But you can scold me, but can you not move around on my lap? That, uh…"

Hu Liena stared blankly for a moment. She felt a little hard sensation coming from below and instantly understood what was going on. Her beautiful face turned red with a swoosh as if she had turned into a ripe apple. She gritted her teeth and fiercely glared at Fang Xuan. She angrily rebuked, "Pervert."

"I didn't expect the Demonic Fox Hu Liena, who specializes in seduction, to be shy. This is an eye-opener for me." Fang Xuan leaned against the ginkgo tree and gradually relaxed. He recovered his soul power and couldn't help but tease the girl.

"Gurgle"

A strong protest came from his stomach. An intense feeling of hunger rose from his abdomen. Fang Xuan suddenly remembered that he hadn't eaten for three days. In the prison, other than the cup of water Hu Liena gave him, he hadn't eaten anything else. The Malus Anemone could heal injuries, but it couldn't fill his stomach. After the fierce battle, Fang Xuan's stamina had long been exhausted. Now, he felt abnormally hungry.

"I'm so hungry. Is there anything to eat?." Fang Xuan stared at Hu Liena and asked the girl.

"There isn't." Hu Liena rolled her eyes.

"Then … I'll search for it myself?" Fang Xuan glanced down.

"You. Damn it …" Clenching her fists tightly, Hu Liena was extremely furious. She wanted to give Fang Xuan a vicious punch. However, when she noticed that the black Sword on her neck had not moved even an inch, she could not help but feel a little apprehensive. She knew that this guy was serious. If she had any intention of resisting or escaping, Fang Xuan would probably immediately cut her neck. Thinking of this, Hu Liena took a deep breath and gradually calmed down. She stopped struggling and cursing. Instead, she listened to Fang Xuan's instructions and took out wine and meat from her soul tool.

A whole roasted chicken, a roasted lamb leg, and a bottle of mellow wine. The aroma of wine and meat floated on the battlefield, whetting the group's appetite.

Looking at the wine and meat in front of him, Fang Xuan's eyes lit up. He felt that kidnapping Hu Liena was a wise move. Not only could he temporarily escape the siege of the Spirit Hall, but he could also fill his stomach. It was killing two birds with one stone. Fang Xuan hugged Hu Liena's small waist with one hand and began to eat the cooked meat with the other. He also drank a few mouthfuls of wine from time to time. With a beauty on his lap, he ate and drank.

In front of Pope Bibi Dong and the group of Spirit Hall experts, Fang Xuan hugged the people from the Spirit Hall ate their food, and drank their wine. He looked very satisfied.

"This bastard …"

The people from the Spirit Hall gritted their teeth and glared. They were furious, but they couldn't kill Fang Xuan.