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Under the command of Wang Tiankuang, the Wang family members wildly waved their whips, urging their horses to gallop at full speed in an attempt to catch up with Ye Tian and the others.
Hearing the rapid hoofbeats behind them, Ye Tian curled his lips into a faint smile and turned to look back, only to see Wang Tiankuang charging forward with fury.
"Hmph, that fool Wang Tiankuang," Ye Tian scoffed disdainfully, then squeezed his legs, causing his horse to rear up in pain and sprint even faster.
"Everyone speed up and stay close to Leaf Young Master!" Fifth Brother also sensed the urgency and shouted back.
Boom... Boom...
The sound of hooves thundered, shaking the ground as if it were quaking. The two groups of riders seemed to engage in a life-and-death chase through the vast grasslands, their speeds suddenly reaching their limits.
Such rapid galloping inevitably led to mistakes. A burly man from the Wang family lost control of his horse, veering off course by three feet. Not only did he stray from the path of those ahead, but he also caused several companions nearby to be affected.
"Ah! Ah!"
As these individuals followed the burly man off course, the ground suddenly gave way beneath them. The cries of horses and men filled the air. Although these sounds were insignificant amidst the deafening hoofbeats, they still pierced through the hearts of the Wang family members like a sharp dagger.
While many wanted to look back, they could only shake their heads at the thought of the earlier victims who had fallen into traps. They focused even more intently on following the path ahead.
"Ahhhhh!"
The screams did not cease; even after half a mile of galloping away, those heart-wrenching wails could still be heard.
One guard at the back of the Wang family team could no longer hold back and turned to look. He saw that the spot where those individuals had triggered the trap was now shrouded in thick black mist. Waves of chilling wails emanated from that pit, cutting through the thunderous sound of hooves and embedding themselves in his mind.
He gasped in horror as terrifying images filled his thoughts: various poisonous creatures gnawing at his companions' bodies. Under such brutal slaughter, veins bulged on their foreheads, fingers twitched, and foam bubbled from their mouths. Their eyes rolled back in pain, filled with bloodshot agony—truly a scene of unimaginable suffering.
He shook his head vigorously to calm his mind, but the moment he turned around, the fear that had just settled in his eyes surged back even stronger.
Before he could react, he felt the horse beneath him suddenly lurch forward, followed by the ground rapidly collapsing. In an instant, a red toad, as large as a human head and with a mouth full of fangs, appeared before his eyes.
"Ah!!!"
A heart-wrenching scream echoed once more, mixing with the sound of pounding hooves in the open mountains and plains, shaking the very soul.
Wang Tiankuang furrowed his brow deeply. They had only traveled a few miles, yet nearly ten of his brothers had already met misfortune. In contrast, the Cold Family members showed no signs of casualties and were speeding up even more.
"Everyone stay close; we can't afford any more mistakes!" Wang Tiankuang said helplessly. The distance between him and Ye Tian was increasing rapidly, and it was becoming apparent that they were being left behind. Under these circumstances, Ye Tian's route was becoming increasingly difficult to track.
"Damn it!" Wang Tiankuang cursed. It was already hard enough to catch up with Ye Tian, and the more he thought about it, the more cautious he had to be. Ironically, the more careful he was, the slower his speed became.
Fortunately, they were nearing the Great River. Although the ground was covered in wild grass, the soil was damp and sticky. As they galloped forward, dust flew up wherever their hooves struck the ground. It was thanks to these subtle traces that Wang Tiankuang managed to pass through safely.
After being so cautious for about three hours, darkness began to fall. The hoofprints were becoming harder to see, and Ye Tian and his group had completely vanished from sight; even the sound of their hooves could no longer be heard.
"Stop!" Wang Tiankuang pulled on the reins and raised one hand in a gesture to halt.
With a rustle...
Seeing Wang Tiankuang stop, everyone from the Wang family quickly reined in their horses and came to a halt.
Sitting on horseback for an extended period was exhausting. Normally, this would be a chance for everyone to dismount and relax. However, thinking of the traps hidden nearby and the deadly creatures within them made everyone too afraid to move even slightly. They remained seated on their horses, not daring to make a sound for fear that one wrong step could lead them into the jaws of poisonous creatures or a tragic end in a deep pit.
"You, go ahead and scout!" Wang Tiankuang commanded casually as he pointed at one of his companions after ensuring everyone had stopped properly.
The man looked left and right, and after confirming that Wang Tiankuang was indeed referring to him, his face suddenly turned pale. "Exploring the path?" This term was better described as a death sentence.
“Second Uncle... I haven't even married yet...” The man stammered, his tone filled with a plea.
“Stop with the nonsense!” Wang Tiankuang shouted angrily, his expression fierce.
“Second Uncle, you might as well just kill me...” The man continued to plead, as the gruesome images of his companions who had fallen into traps flashed in his mind after hearing Wang Tiankuang's words.
Upon hearing this, a hint of impatience crossed Wang Tiankuang's face. He swung his whip and struck the man hard while cursing, “Useless! Did our Wang family raise you just so you could get married?!”
The man was hit by the whip, a bloody mark appearing on his face. He cried out in pain, covering his face but still did not move.
“You go!” Wang Tiankuang had no time or patience to urge the man further and turned to command another person beside him.
That person was even more agitated. Seeing Wang Tiankuang point at him, he immediately dismounted and knelt on the ground with a thud, repeatedly bowing his head while pleading, “Second Uncle, spare me... Second Uncle, spare me...”
Wang Tiankuang, already furious for losing track of Ye Tian, felt even more enraged at the sight of these two. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as his fist, as hard as iron, came crashing down on the kneeling man.
Bang!
The man didn’t even have time to react before Wang Tiankuang smashed his head in.
“Haah...”
Everyone present gasped in shock; this brutal scene made their hearts race involuntarily.
These people were not the legitimate Guardians of the Wang family. The family head, Wang Tianba, had long heard that the area around Black Wind Stronghold was surrounded by Venomous Traps. How could he bear to let his core forces venture into such danger? Of course, Wang Tiankuang was an exception. Given that aside from Wang Tianba, his second brother Wang Tiankuang, and beloved son Wang Weiyang, it would be hard to find anyone capable of suppressing Ye Tian. Therefore, Wang Tiankuang had to come. The reason why it wasn't Wang Weiyang who came was similar to that of these guards; a biological brother could never compare to a beloved son.
"That's too ruthless; isn't this pushing the Brothers to a dead end!" a guard muttered quietly, though there was anger in his tone.
"Damn it, I should have just joined the Cold Family."
"What’s so good about the Cold Family? Have you forgotten how badly they were bullied by us along the way?"
"You’re talking nonsense. At least the Cold Family wouldn’t have this kind of infighting!"
The crowd whispered among themselves, endlessly discussing Wang Tiankuang's brutal act of slaughtering his own Guardians.
Who is Wang Tiankuang? He is a powerful figure who has entered Martial Mastery, and his keen senses are not to be underestimated, so the guards' murmurs did not escape his ears.
"Damn it! What are you all mumbling about? If you have something to say, stand up and say it!" Wang Tiankuang's eyes gleamed with cold light as he turned to scold the crowd.
Since crossing the riverbank, the previously obedient Ye Tian had suddenly become bold. His earlier teasing of Wang Tiankuang about being "eager to hit the road" had already angered him, and now with Ye Tian dismissing him, it truly infuriated Wang Tiankuang. Before crossing the river, Ye Tian had always been sycophantic and submissive, while Wang Tiankuang hardly regarded him. However, now that Ye Tian had changed so abruptly, it was enough to provoke the usually pampered Wang Tiankuang into a rage.
But despite his fury, he could still suppress it. However, now even his own guards dared to resist his orders; this was something that the hot-tempered Wang Tiankuang could not tolerate, which is why he resorted to killing to establish authority.
Yet looking at the current situation, it seemed that killing to establish authority was not having a good effect.
Faced with Wang Tiankuang's threats, everyone lowered their heads. Although they appeared to submit on the surface, in reality, they had cursed him and his ancestors repeatedly in their hearts.
"You go!" Seeing that no one else was speaking, Wang Tiankuang pointed at one person again.
"Me?" That person was also quite irritable. He was already angry about Wang Tiankuang's act of establishing authority through murder, and now the latter wanted him to go into a trap as a suicide squad member; how could he agree?
He stood tall and resolutely said, "I’m not going!"
The person's performance caused Wang Tiankuang to pause slightly, seemingly not expecting him to dare speak to him in such a manner.
"Heh, not going, huh?" After a moment of reflection, Wang Tiankuang asked with a cold smile.
The man nodded, his mouth slightly open as if he wanted to say something.
"Go to hell!" A fist, carrying Whispers, smashed toward the man's head with a loud thud. Blood and brain matter splattered everywhere; the man didn't have time to speak before Wang Tiankuang ended him with a single blow.
Once again asserting his dominance through murder, of course, if this was still not enough to intimidate the crowd, Wang Tiankuang would choose to kill until it had an effect.
"You go!" Wang Tiankuang ordered again.
"Second Uncle..." The man hesitated, fear gripping his heart.
Bang!
Another person met a tragic end under Wang Tiankuang's fist. He wiped the blood splattered on his face with his hand, his gaze fierce as he swept it over the terrified crowd.
"I remind you all, my orders are only given once. Whether you obey or not is up to you!"
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