Xu Yun was formidable.
He possessed powerful abilities to fight beyond his level, and he had even mastered the second realm of Sword Dao; otherwise, he wouldn't have dared to come here alone.
However, he was ultimately still at the Sixth Phase.
Sixth Phase against Ninth Phase meant overcoming three minor levels, which was already very difficult for most people, not to mention that the bandit leader was no ordinary figure among the Nine Islands—his combat power was outstandingly higher.
Moreover, the bandit leader was accompanied by four underlings, all of whom were also at the Ninth Phase, only without the capacity to fight beyond their level.
Under such circumstances, how could Xu Yun's victory come easily?
He was embroiled in a bitter fight.
But he did not retreat, which meant he believed he had a chance to win.
Shi Hao thought for a moment, dismissed the idea of rushing out immediately, and instead stealthily entered the house where the bandit leader was located.