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Chapter 246: Single Blade - Breaking the Fortress
"You all stay here and absolutely do not come out."
Looking at the towering giant Fortress in the distance, a hint of seriousness flashed across Sun Zhe's face as he instructed the two middle-aged men beside him. Even from a great distance, he could sense dozens of powerful auras emanating from within the Fortress, clearly coming from the Cultivators of the Flame Continent.
The Cultivators representing the Flame Continent in the Nine Continents Mainland were all elite members of the younger generation. If there were only a few, Sun Zhe would have confidence in dealing with them easily. However, facing dozens of such strong individuals, and possibly some who had received recognition from the Law and advanced to the Fifth Stage, Sun Zhe indeed felt uncertain.
But having confidence is one thing; whether to take action is another matter.
According to the usual practice of avoiding trouble for no gain, Sun Zhe's best choice would be to steer clear of this predicament. After all, it was not his concern. Even if he successfully rescued these civilians, he would gain nothing in return. Yet, watching his comrades being ruthlessly slaughtered by beings from another world was something Sun Zhe could not ignore.
Even if those in power could turn a blind eye to such actions by outsiders for the sake of greater interests, Sun Zhe could not. He was just an ordinary citizen of the Nine Continents and could not tolerate such events. He felt anger—an ordinary person's anger!
"Benefactor, you have already helped us; we cannot let you take risks alone..."
Upon hearing Sun Zhe's words, the two men from Niujia Village who were guiding him immediately protested. They could not allow Sun Zhe to venture alone. They knew their strength would not be of any help to him, but they felt uneasy about letting him go on this adventure by himself.
"No need for that; you two should rest for now. If possible, I hope you wake up to see your relatives and neighbors again."
The two men were about to say more when Sun Zhe waved his right hand. A burst of purple light enveloped them, causing them to fall unconscious to the ground.
After settling them down, a determined look flashed in Sun Zhe's eyes. He extended his right hand, and a black Cold Iron Longsword slid into his palm. Curling his fingers around the hilt tightly, he silently walked toward the Fortress, strands of terrifying Purple Thunder flickering around him.
Though he wasn't flying, his walking speed far exceeded that of ordinary people. In no time at all, Sun Zhe stood before the Fortress, wielding his sword. This sight immediately drew the attention of those outside the Fortress.
"Hey! You there! Who are you? What are you doing here? Do you know where this place is? If you don't understand, don't barge in recklessly. If you annoy me, don't expect to keep your life! Get lost if you know what's good for you; this is not a place for someone like you..."
Seeing Sun Zhe approach slowly, the captain guarding the gate signaled to those around him. Immediately, one person led four or five thugs toward him, each wielding a sharp machete and exuding an air of menace. Clearly, these were local ruffians under the control of the Flame Continent's Cultivators.
The leading thug pointed his Long Sword at Sun Zhe and arrogantly shouted at him. Although he had not been here long, he was aware of how powerful those inside the Fortress were; even the soldiers showed them respect. He couldn't believe anyone would dare come here to cause trouble.
Unfortunately, he did not check the almanac before going out today, and the very thing he did not believe in happened to him.
"I came to kill!"
A flash of coldness appeared in his eyes as he waved his right hand upward. The Black Blade Aura passed directly through the chest of the thug who spoke. The arrogance on his face had not yet faded, but his body was already cleaved in two by this Sword Aura, blood and flesh splattering everywhere. Yet, this blade light showed no sign of weakening and continued to sweep forward, turning the four men following him into mere pieces of flesh as well. The five living beings thus died before everyone, and a thick smell of blood immediately filled the area in front of the Fortress.
In an instant, an eerie silence enveloped the area before the Fortress. Dozens of rough men responsible for guarding the gate stared wide-eyed at the scene before them. The leading captain swallowed hard, pinching himself fiercely; only the sharp pain confirmed that what was happening was indeed real. The opponent had effortlessly killed five of his fierce subordinates with just a slight lift of his hand.
He had never seen such a bizarre Sword Technique before, and this young man's strength far exceeded his expectations.
"Quickly go inside the Fortress and inform the lord that someone has come to provoke us, and they are extremely powerful..." The captain reacted quickly; after realizing what was happening, he immediately instructed one of his subordinates beside him and then called out loudly to everyone around him.
"Brothers, no matter how strong this guy is, he is just one person. If we all attack together, we can definitely kill him. At that time, the lord will surely reward us handsomely; we might even be accepted as disciples by him. It’s not impossible for us to achieve immortality!"
Hearing this, the previously fearful crowd suddenly showed intense greed in their eyes. They worked so hard not just for wealth but also to become powerful beings like those lords. Without a doubt, this was such an opportunity.
Money can make ghosts push mills; when driven by certain motives, humans can also forget their fears. Roars erupted one after another as those rough men in front of the Fortress charged toward Sun Zhe with their large knives raised high. However, the captain who had shouted the loudest shrank back to the rear; instead of charging forward, he ran into the Fortress.
"What a bunch of ignorant fools!"
Sun Zhe did not pause for even a moment and quickly arrived at the front of the Fortress. He showed no mercy to those rushing thugs; there was no need to use Thunder Power at all. He simply flipped his Long Sword continuously, sending out flashes of black blade light. Under the spreading brilliance, large heads fell from their bodies.
In an instant, more than half of the dozens of thugs had died at Sun Zhe's hands, and a large area in front of the Fortress was stained red with blood. The pungent smell of blood surged directly into the Fortress.
"What is going on? Who dares to provoke the Fortress? Did you not tell him this is my territory?"
Just as that captain was rushing into the Fortress, a hulking man dressed in a red robe appeared before him. His crimson eyes were filled with a terrifying rage. Behind him stood dozens of similarly dressed young men and women, all radiating intense flames as if they were fire gods emerging from flames.
He was none other than Huo Xing, known alongside Sun Zhe as one half of the Flame Duo. He was also a highly renowned powerhouse from Flame Continent. While Wind God Twin Killers ruled over Wings of Wind Continent, Flame Duo reigned over Flame Continent; being able to stand alongside Feng Yu and Fire Cloud showcased Huo Xing's formidable strength.
The number of subordinates under Cultivator also reflects this. When searching for Tang Yuexi in Longshan, the Fire Cloud Sect sent a team of over forty people, and Huo Xing had a similar number of subordinates. Together, they almost commanded one-third of the power in Flame Continent. This shows that both of them are indeed rare figures within the forces of Flame Continent.
"I..." Hearing Huo Xing's words, the captain suddenly became somewhat speechless. The situation had been so urgent earlier that he had no time to discuss this with Sun Zhe, and he hadn't even thought about it. However, he understood that he couldn't explain this directly to Huo Xing, as he knew that this esteemed person was very concerned about his reputation.
"Of course, it's just that the person doesn't care at all; he still wants to devour you alive. The reason for coming here is to find you, so I specifically came to report to you, hoping you would take charge."
With a serious expression, the captain immediately spoke earnestly to Huo Xing. In his view, Sun Zhe was already a dead man, and there was no evidence against him. This would conveniently absolve him of his escape.
"Truly outrageous!" A flash of red light appeared in Huo Xing's eyes, and flames erupted around him. Most people from Flame Continent have fiery tempers, and Huo Xing was clearly one of them.
Beneath the Black Cow Plain lies a fire-type Spiritual Vein, which is why Huo Xing built a Fortress here. Additionally, he needed to lead a team to guard against those from Thunder Continent. However, he never expected that before this Fortress was fully completed, someone would come knocking on his door.
At that moment, a massive Blade Shadow suddenly appeared from the Void. The black blade shimmered with dazzling purple arcs of electricity, and endless Thunder Light surrounded it. If it weren't for the deep black color of the blade itself, it would resemble an ordinary thunderous Giant Blade. Yet the imposing aura emitted by this enormous Blade Shadow was no less than that of an ordinary thunderous Giant Blade.
In that instant, not only did Huo Xing and his group see this gigantic Blade Shadow, but most people inside the Fortress, including thousands of civilians who were enslaved there, also showed signs of shock.
Under countless gazes, the massive Blade Shadow fell straight down from the Void, unleashing unimaginable violent power directly onto the ground below. It struck precisely at the gate of the Fortress, followed by a resounding crash. The enormous gate was cleaved in half by this blow and collapsed.
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