Chapter 2418: Xiao Fan’s Sneak Attack, Kou Wushuang is Greatly Shocked

"Yes, Senior." Xiao Fan cupped his fists, then proceeded along the golden ripples.

After a short while, Xiao Fan arrived back at the golden palace.

Kou Wushuang was inside…

Xiao Fan entered the palace and saw Kou Wushuang.

"Junior, why have you come?" Kou Wushuang said slowly, his expression imposing, a trace of surprise in his eyes, while simultaneously finding Gan Deng quite displeasing.

If he had a choice, Kou Wushuang certainly would not want to see this fellow, Xiao Fan.

"Reporting to Senior, the reason I came here… is actually to discuss a transaction with you, Senior, in private." Xiao Fan said slowly.

"What transaction?" Kou Wushuang was stunned. Even this Gan Deng had a transaction?

And it was so mysterious, which made him somewhat curious about what this fellow was thinking.

"Senior, take a look at this…" Xiao Fan took a long sword, a saint-grade artifact, out of his storage ring. It was pitch black and covered in strange runes.

It was the very saint-grade artifact that the artifact spirit was currently attached to.

"This… this is?!" Upon seeing this Magical Artifact, Kou Wushuang was shocked on the spot. He could tell at a glance that this was also a saint-grade artifact, and a very extraordinary one at that; even among saint-grade artifacts, it was definitely a top-tier existence.

However, Kou Wushuang had spent so long in the Hongtian Star Domain, how had he never seen this saint-grade artifact, nor even heard of it?

"A saint-grade artifact, where did you get this?!" Kou Wushuang asked in astonishment. Judging solely by its aura, this black long sword was even stronger than the scepter of the Sacred Beast Realm!

"Hehehe… Senior has a keen eye. I obtained this inadvertently from a ruin." Xiao Fan smiled.

"You… intend to use this for a transaction?" Kou Wushuang asked, surprised.

"That's right…" Xiao Fan nodded.

"What kind of transaction?!" Kou Wushuang became interested; he wanted to see what Gan Deng had to say.

He had come here secretly, bringing a more extraordinary saint-grade artifact—was he not worried that he wouldn't be able to leave?

Kou Wushuang was very curious about what this fellow was actually thinking.

"Senior, you also know that I am from the Sacred Beast Realm… but my philosophy differs from those old fogies. They are bent on expansion, while I advocate for conservatism, which has led to the formation of conservative and radical factions… Our conservative faction is not strong, so we cannot compare to them… Sigh… Therefore, I would like to ask Senior to take action and suppress them, so that our conservative faction can take control of the Sacred Beast Realm."

Xiao Fan said slowly, then respectfully cupped his fists in a bow: "The reason I tested you, Senior, earlier was to see your character… If you, Senior, had no selfish desire for the scepter of my Sacred Beast Realm, then I could trust you. I hope you can forgive me."

Upon hearing this, Kou Wushuang was stunned… He instantly understood.

So that was it; everything Gan Deng had said earlier was just to test him.

If he had acted then, or had kept the saint-grade artifact first, perhaps this Gan Deng would not have come.

"So that's how it is…" Kou Wushuang muttered. Everything made sense now, and the resentment he felt toward Gan Deng in his heart vanished. What a talent!

"Senior, I know I was wrong, and I hope you can forgive me." Xiao Fan cupped his fists and continued.

"Hehehe… What wrong is there?" Kou Wushuang heard this and laughed: "You are good, you are cautious in your conduct. Your concerns were correct; if it were me, I would have had the same concerns…"

"Then Senior, you are not upset?" Xiao Fan asked, pleasantly surprised.

"Hehehe… Not at all." Kou Wushuang nodded slowly and smiled: "I would like to take a look at this long sword, may I?"

In Kou Wushuang's eyes, an unconcealable gleam shone.

"Of course you may…" Xiao Fan hesitated slightly, then nodded in agreement, and then he approached Kou Wushuang step by step.

Kou Wushuang nodded in satisfaction, his gaze fixed on the black long sword. The runes on it were very extraordinary, flowing with a terrifying aura…

At this moment, Kou Wushuang did not have the slightest suspicion!

"Senior, please!"

Xiao Fan arrived in front of Kou Wushuang and handed over the long sword.

Kou Wushuang was overjoyed and reached out to take the black long sword.

And at this moment…

A murderous intent flashed in Xiao Fan's eyes, and the power he had been containing for so long erupted instantly. Furthermore, the artifact spirit had been fully awakened, gathering its power!

"Slash!!!"

Xiao Fan roared, and the black long sword erupted with terrifying power, slashing toward Kou Wushuang!

"What?!" Kou Wushuang's expression changed drastically; he could not believe all of this.

The Gan Deng in front of him had actually suddenly attacked him?!

At this moment, Kou Wushuang actually felt a sense of palpitations, as if his life was being threatened.

At such a close distance, Kou Wushuang had no time to dodge and could only withstand this blow head-on.

A saint-grade artifact is extraordinary, but if it were only in the hands of a Wanwu Realm expert, wanting to destroy Kou Wushuang would be a pipe dream!

But at this moment…

"Bang" "Boom" "Rumble"

The golden palace instantly turned into ruins. Kou Wushuang's figure exploded backward, and at the same time, half of his body was gone. An unprecedented shock and fear appeared on his face.

He had actually been wounded!!