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The night was as dark as ink, casting a deep shadow over the mountains and forests surrounding the Kongtong Sect.
Meng Hao moved like a bolt of black lightning, weaving through the dense woods. The Heavenly Axe in his hand emitted a faint golden glow, guiding him in the direction of his pursuit.
The token from the Underworld was firmly gripped in his hand, its subtle yet sinister aura becoming particularly clear in the darkness, like an invisible thread pulling him forward.
His eyes burned with intensity as he focused on the faint fluctuations of the runes on the token; it was his only clue to track down the assassin.
The wind howled, and the branches and leaves rustled around him, each step crunching on the dry foliage, producing a soft sound of friction.
Meng Hao took a deep breath, feeling the power of the Golden Arm coursing through him, instilling an unprecedented sense of strength and confidence.
He sought vengeance for his fallen brothers; he would tear apart the Underworld's conspiracy!
Just as he was fully concentrated on his pursuit, a soft voice laced with playful intrigue suddenly came from behind him.
“Meng Hao, where are you off to so late?”
Meng Hao abruptly halted and turned around.
Moonlight filtered through the treetops, illuminating the newcomer and outlining her graceful curves.
A black bodysuit hugged her delicate figure, accentuating breathtaking arcs, while dark red tassels swayed gently at her waist, adding an alluring touch.
Her eyes sparkled like autumn waters, now glinting with a hint of mischievousness as they fixed intently on him.
It was Li Yunyan.
Meng Hao furrowed his brow; he hadn't expected Li Yunyan to appear here, and in such a manner.
“Li Yunyan, why are you following me?” Meng Hao's voice carried a note of caution.
Li Yunyan let out a light laugh and slowly walked towards Meng Hao, each step laced with a hint of seduction.
Her voice was soft, almost dripping with sweetness. "What’s wrong? Am I not allowed to be here? Or did you do something unspeakable that you’re afraid I might discover?"
She stopped just a step away from Meng Hao, the faint fragrance surrounding her instantly engulfing his senses.
Meng Hao instinctively took half a step back. He knew the danger that Li Yunyan posed; this woman was far more perilous than any assassin from the Underworld.
"Don't play tricks," Meng Hao said coldly. "I don't have time to waste with you."
A glimmer of amusement flashed in Li Yunyan's eyes. She extended her slender fingers and lightly rested them on Meng Hao's chest, tracing the outline of his muscles with a teasing tone. "How could this be a waste of time? There are so many 'interesting' things we could do together."
Her gaze dropped to Meng Hao's empty left arm, and an almost imperceptible greed flickered in her eyes.
"Besides, in your current state, going after an assassin alone seems rather risky, doesn’t it?" Li Yunyan's smile took on a deeper meaning. "If you’re willing, I could help you..."
Meng Hao's heart stirred. He understood that there was more to Li Yunyan's words; this woman would never offer her assistance without a reason.
Just as he hesitated, a sharp killing intent suddenly surged from the darkness!
A silver flash, like a venomous snake striking, shot straight for Meng Hao’s back!
His expression changed instantly. Without thinking, he swung the Heavenly Axe fiercely, and golden light erupted like a shield behind him.
With a loud bang, the axe light collided with the silver flash, producing a piercing sound of metal clashing.
Meng Hao felt an immense force hit him, causing him to stumble forward two steps.
Turning around, he saw an assassin clad in dark clothing, wielding a poisoned dagger, lurking in the shadows of the trees with a sinister glare fixed on him.
"Dog of the Underworld!" Meng Hao roared, gripping the Heavenly Axe tightly in his hand, the runes on his Golden Arm shimmering with brilliant light.
He charged at the assassin, swinging the Heavenly Axe down with the force of creation itself!
The assassin clearly did not expect Meng Hao's reaction to be so swift. He had no time to dodge and could only raise his dagger to block.
"Crack!" The dagger was instantly severed by the Heavenly Axe, and the assassin let out a scream as he was sent flying by the overwhelming force, crashing heavily against a tree trunk.
Meng Hao did not give him any chance to catch his breath. He stepped forward fiercely, swinging the Heavenly Axe again, its golden light surging toward the assassin like a tidal wave.
However, just as the axe light was about to engulf the assassin, Li Yunyan's figure appeared before him like a wraith.
She struck out with her palm towards the Heavenly Axe, and the shadow of her black palm collided with the axe light, producing a deafening roar.
Meng Hao felt a chilling internal force emanating from the axe, causing him to involuntarily take two steps back.
Looking up, he saw Li Yunyan standing in front of the assassin. Her face was somewhat pale, but a strange smile curled at the corners of her mouth.
"Meng Hao, why are you in such a hurry?" Li Yunyan's voice carried a teasing tone. "Why don't we… have a little chat first?"
Taking advantage of this moment, the assassin struggled to stand up, dark projectiles appearing in his hand, poised to strike.
Meng Hao regarded Li Yunyan warily.
He knew that this woman had no good intentions.
"What do you want to talk about?" Meng Hao asked coldly.
Li Yunyan let out a playful laugh. She looked at Meng Hao, her eyes glinting with an unusual light. "Of course, it's about… how you can become stronger."
Her voice carried a hint of seduction, like the whisper of a devil, piercing directly into Meng Hao's heart.
"Look at you now, with only one arm. Facing the assassins of the Underworld, isn't it a bit difficult?" Li Yunyan gently caressed Meng Hao's chest, her voice becoming even more alluring. "If you wish, I can help you gain greater power... as long as you are willing to do one thing for me..."
Meng Hao's heart raced violently; he knew how terrifying Li Yunyan's temptation could be.
He craved power, longed to be strong, but he also understood that Li Yunyan's intentions were far from simple.
In that moment of hesitation, the assassin suddenly hurled a concealed weapon!
The dark projectile sliced through the night sky with a sharp whistle, aimed directly at Meng Hao's face!
"Meng Hao, watch out!" Li Yunyan exclaimed suddenly. She pushed Meng Hao forcefully, causing his body to veer off course in an instant.
However, that very action made Meng Hao lose the best opportunity to dodge.
"Thud!" The projectile grazed Meng Hao's left shoulder, instantly leaving a gruesome wound.
Intense pain surged through him, and Meng Hao couldn't help but let out a muffled groan.
He looked up sharply, glaring at Li Yunyan with eyes full of questions and anger.
Li Yunyan's face showed a hint of panic; she covered her mouth, her eyes filled with guilt. "I'm sorry, Meng Hao. I didn't mean to..."
As he gazed at her "innocent" expression, fury blazed within him.
He knew that Li Yunyan had done it on purpose!
This woman had actually used his hesitation to set him up!
"You..." Meng Hao gritted his teeth, suddenly raising the Heavenly Axe. A burst of golden light erupted from the axe, shooting straight at Li Yunyan!
Li Yunyan's expression changed; she clearly hadn't expected Meng Hao to strike so suddenly, and with such overwhelming power!
She had no time to dodge and could only channel her energy, her black palm shadow colliding with the axe light in an instant.
"Boom!" A loud sound echoed as Li Yunyan was knocked back several steps by the tremendous force. A trickle of blood escaped from the corner of her mouth, and her face turned even paler.
"Meng Hao, you... you actually attacked me?" Li Yunyan's eyes were filled with a sense of grievance, her voice trembling slightly.
However, Meng Hao ignored her.
He turned sharply, focusing on the assassin who was trying to escape. His eyes were filled with a chilling murderous intent.
He knew that now was not the time to linger on Li Yunyan.
He had to deal with this assassin first!
"Trying to run? Not so easy!" Meng Hao roared, unleashing the full power of his Golden Arm. His body transformed into a streak of golden lightning as he charged toward the assassin.
The assassin clearly hadn't anticipated that Meng Hao could move so quickly even after being injured!
With no time to evade, he could only turn abruptly and raise the remaining half of his dagger, stabbing it toward Meng Hao.
"Seeking death!" A fierce glint flashed in Meng Hao's eyes as he swung the Heavenly Axe. The golden light instantly enveloped the assassin.
"Ah—!" The assassin let out a piercing scream as his body was torn apart by the axe light, dissolving into a mist of blood that vanished into the air.
Meng Hao panted heavily, watching the dissipating blood mist with coldness in his eyes.
He dealt with the assassin, but the anger in his heart did not dissipate in the slightest.
He suddenly turned his head to look at Li Yunyan, his eyes filled with scrutiny.
Li Yunyan's face was somewhat pale as she met Meng Hao's furious gaze, a shiver running through her heart.
She knew that Meng Hao had begun to suspect her.
“Meng Hao, you…” Li Yunyan started to say something, but was interrupted by Meng Hao.
“Li Yunyan, don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking,” Meng Hao said coldly. “You’ve used me and stirred up trouble; what exactly is your goal?!”
Li Yunyan's eyes flickered for a moment as she forced a smile. “Meng Hao, I really just want to help you…”
“Help me?” Meng Hao scoffed, stepping closer to Li Yunyan, the Heavenly Axe in his hand radiating a cold light. “Are you helping me or using me?”
Li Yunyan instinctively took a few steps back, feeling a sense of panic as she looked into Meng Hao's oppressive gaze.
She realized that Meng Hao was no longer the simple woodcutter he once was.
His eyes held a sharpness that seemed to see through everything, leaving her feeling exposed.
“I…” Li Yunyan opened her mouth but couldn’t find the words.
Meng Hao stopped in front of Li Yunyan, suddenly raising the Heavenly Axe in his hand, its blade hovering at her neck. The icy chill instantly stiffened her body.
“Li Yunyan, what secrets do you have?” Meng Hao's voice was like that of a demon from hell, filled with pressure. “Don’t force me to take action against you!”
Li Yunyan's body trembled slightly as she looked into Meng Hao's eyes filled with murderous intent, feeling fear for the first time.
She knew that Meng Hao was serious.
He really would kill her.
A flicker of struggle and unwillingness flashed in her eyes.
She thought of her plans, of her goals.
She could not die here, and she could not let Meng Hao ruin her plans!
“Meng Hao, let me go!” Li Yunyan suddenly struggled, but the Heavenly Axe in Meng Hao's hand remained unmoved.
“Speak!!” Meng Hao shouted angrily, thrusting the Heavenly Axe forward. The sharp blade cut into Li Yunyan's skin, a drop of blood slowly trickling down the edge.
The cold blade, carrying the threat of death, made Li Yunyan completely abandon her struggle.
She closed her eyes, a tear rolling down her cheek, her voice tinged with despair: “Fine... I’ll talk…”
Meng Hao looked at the despair on Li Yunyan's face, but his anger did not wane in the slightest.
He knew that this woman harbored too many secrets.
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