Both palms suddenly thrust outward, and the sand and stones on the ground were instantly swept into the air. With a roar from Black Butcher, a storm of debris shot toward Ye Tian.
At this moment, the sand and stones were no longer ordinary; infused with Black Butcher's formidable elemental power, they transformed into the most domineering projectiles. Each grain was capable of piercing steel, and every particle could easily embed itself in stone.
No matter how fierce the storm, I will forge ahead!
The situation had completely reversed. Just a moment ago, Black Butcher's thoughts were now displayed even more dominantly in Ye Tian's disdainful sneer.
His lips curled slightly, and his sharp gaze pierced like two razor blades directly into Black Butcher's heart.
Bang!
A muffled sound echoed as the rushing sand struck the Bagua Pattern that suddenly appeared before Ye Tian, turning into powder.
Following that, a series of dense muffled sounds erupted like popping beans, crackling like hail. Yet the central Bagua Pattern merely trembled lightly a few times, while Ye Tian's figure only slightly slowed down…
"Damn it, it's too tricky! Shadow, assist me!" Black Butcher seized the opportunity to retreat several paces, disregarding his pride and calling for Shadow to join him against the enemy.
Previously, Shadow had been watching from the sidelines with an uncertain expression. As fellow practitioners, they understood what was happening; Black Butcher had fallen into a disadvantage due to his arrogance and underestimation of his opponent. Ye Tian's speed was swift and his moves ruthless, closing in on the kill zone in an instant. It was already too late for Black Butcher to enhance his attack power, resulting in this predicament.
Of course, this was merely Shadow's one-sided interpretation. He believed that Black Butcher was caught off guard by Ye Tian, but he did not realize that Ye Tian had only used five layers of his strength.
Shadow moved; as he advanced, a blurred phantom appeared behind him, making his gloomy face resemble a ghostly figure.
He intended to shout for death but swallowed the words back down. During battle, especially in such chaotic skirmishes, any sound could attract the target's attention. This would have an indescribable benefit in alleviating Black Butcher's pressure, but Shadow was not seeking to distract; he aimed for a decisive strike!
Black Butcher had already suffered losses due to arrogance; he could not follow the same path. What he needed to do was to strike back when Ye Tian launched a full attack on Black Butcher, using his strange agility to directly take Ye Tian down with his dagger.
As a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, the dagger hidden in the shadow slipped quietly into his hand. It was a delicate green dagger, now held in reverse grip by the shadow, capable of slicing Ye Tian's throat with just half an inch of movement.
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The Qin Family was the strongest force within ten thousand miles of Luoma Market Square Area, and there was no second to it. Their power and influence far surpassed that of the second strongest faction. While this seemed like a good thing, it ironically led to the tragic scene today where the Qin Family Guard met their end in complacency.
On ordinary days, this group of good-for-nothings relied solely on the Qin Character embroidered on their clothes to act tyrannically. Though they were merely guards, they were more arrogant than the elders of the second largest faction in Luoma Market, Steward. What supported them was the unshakeable prestige of the Qin Family in this area.
Even a treasured blade would rust if kept in its sheath; let alone these worthless scraps made of broken copper and iron.
Today, when faced with real danger, no one dared to fight back directly except to flee!
Yun'er was wearing a light black long dress today, standing beside Cold Moon, who was dressed in white. The two stunning women stood proudly among the crowd, one wielding a Shadow Dagger and the other an Autumn Light Longsword. Their brilliance illuminated the sky, intimidating the gathered Loyal Minions into halting their advance.
"Get lost!"
Cold Moon shouted sharply, her voice cold and resonant, spreading an aura of chill akin to her icy demeanor.
The guards exchanged fearful glances, unsure whether to stay or leave.
With Qin Sha Eldest Son Qin Qing Second Young Master still present, abandoning them to flee would lead to dire consequences when Qin Family Head held them accountable later. Moreover, facing a thousand with just five, how could they show their faces outside after fleeing?
However, what could they do if they didn't run? Throughout history, those who tried to be heroes often met unfortunate ends—either losing their heads or spilling blood within five steps; there were no exceptions…
"Why aren't you leaving yet?" The icy woman reprimanded again, her patience seemingly wearing thin.
Yun'er glanced at Cold Moon out of the corner of her eye and sighed inwardly. She thought to herself that although Sister Ningyue appeared extremely cold and stern, she still couldn't bring herself to be ruthless in this situation, unaware that mercy towards enemies was a path to death.
"At this moment, Qin Changlin is not here. With Qin Sha's leadership skills, he cannot control over a thousand people. If they escape back to the Qin Family and summon Qin Changlin, with his methods and experience, he would definitely be able to turn the situation around."
Thinking this, Yun'er no longer cared about Calm Moon's feelings. She narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly and turned her wrist outward.
At this moment, Qin Qing was also among the crowd. As the Second Young Master of the Qin Family, he had seen quite a bit of the world, and despite the chaos, his gaze remained sharp. He noticed Yun'er's subtle movement and thought to himself that it was bad; this girl was about to make a move!
Footsteps quietly retreated as Qin Qing attempted to slip away from the crowd before Yun'er acted, hoping to escape unnoticed.
However, it was strange that this group of Loyal Minions had no other skills but were very adept at sensing their leader's intentions. As soon as Qin Qing took two steps back, he was discovered, and the crowd immediately erupted into chaos. It was as if a flood had broken through a dam, becoming uncontrollable in an instant.
"Run!"
A loud shout suddenly erupted from somewhere in the crowd, and then everyone began to retreat frantically, discarding their armor and weapons. The Steel Blades they usually wielded with pride became burdens that slowed their escape.
Qin Qing looked incredulously at everything happening before him, even forgetting to flee. How could they act like this? Weren't they all incredibly brave on ordinary days? If they couldn't win in a fight, that was fine; how could they be running away now? Was their monthly salary of ten taels of silver meant for this scene?
"Everyone stop!" Qin Qing felt a surge of anger rising within him. As he spoke, he swung his blades twice, and Blade Qi tore through the air, cutting down several exhausted guards in half.
The surroundings fell silent once again as Cold Moon and Yun'er coldly observed their self-inflicted chaos. The Qin Family Guards hesitated but eventually stopped; while those two women were formidable opponents, the accumulated authority of the Second Young Master finally prevailed.
Everyone stared eagerly at Second Young Master Qin Qing, or more accurately, at the invisible elder standing behind him.
Qin Changlin!
No matter how fierce or capable these five were, they ultimately could not match up against the head of the Qin Family who had already attained Martial Unity Definition…
"My father will be here soon. If any of you dare to take a step back, think about the consequences!" Qin Qing shouted. Although he was not skilled in words that could boost morale, today his words had an immediate effect.
The guards exchanged glances, and after a moment, they finally picked up the discarded Steel Blade again. With the Qin Family Head arriving, they could hardly imagine what else could go wrong.
Yun'er scoffed disdainfully; Qin Qing's tricks were merely effective on this group of ignorant Loyal Minions. He was far from being able to deceive her.
From the start of the battle until now, Yun'er appeared to be fighting without any strategy, but in reality, she had been closely watching Qin Qing's every move. Due to his earlier carelessness, Qin Qing had successfully summoned a thousand reinforcements. A person who trips over the same stone twice would not make the same mistake as Yun'er. Moreover, Qin Qing lacked the ability to unleash a Message Bug right under her nose.
The reason Qin Changlin did not come was simply that he did not want to confront Ye Tian directly. This old fellow was quite shrewd; if Ye Tian were eliminated, then fine, but if not, he could always claim ignorance later and say it was all caused by those unruly children.
Even if Ye Tian was domineering and of exceptional status, with his current strength, he would not be foolish enough to engage in a deadly feud with a Martial Unity Expert.
Of course, this was Yun'er's speculation about Qin Changlin's thoughts. However, at this moment, Qin Changlin was indeed waiting at home for his beloved son’s triumphant return with the same mindset.
A thousand against five—ha! Don't think that just because you're a disciple of the Cloud Sea Clan you can escape today. Even if you were the King of Heaven himself, you wouldn't stand a chance. My subordinates are all elite soldiers, and besides, we have two powerful allies from Black Butcher Shadow assisting us. There's no room for discussion; it's a sure win!
Suddenly, Qin Changlin's right eyelid twitched violently...
"Ah!"
Qin Qing let out a terrible scream and staggered back repeatedly. Instinctively reaching for his painfully injured shoulder, he found nothing but emptiness; his entire right arm had vanished without a trace.
Yun'er stepped forward slowly, the Qi Blade gathered on her Treasure Light Sword Hilt flickering like flames, obscured by a brilliant light that made her features hard to discern.
A guard charged out from the side, swinging his Steel Blade down towards Yuner's neck.
Clang!
Yun'er casually waved the Qi Blade, and a sound of metal clashing echoed, followed by the snap of the Steel Blade. The "loyal guardian" was cleaved in two.
At this moment, the battle was divided into three areas. Duan Liu and Wine Kid were engaged in combat with over a hundred people. There were about three hundred individuals in this area, while the rest were "faithfully" surrounding Eldest Son Qin Sha, as that was where the Black Butcher and Shadow formed a defensive line, making it relatively safer.
These three hundred people regretted their poor choice; they had thought that Qin Sha was the main target and that staying close to him was a path to death. Little did they know that the most dangerous place was indeed the safest.
Everyone glanced at the fierce battle involving Black Butcher and Shadow. The youth from Mountain seemed to have been stopped by them and could not free his hands for a moment. Meanwhile, one was an embodiment of bone-chilling ice, and the other was a merciless female demon—what could they do?
After a brief hesitation, almost all of the Loyal Minions chose to attack Cold Moon. After all, while she was cold, her strikes did not seem as ruthless.
This led to Qin Qing being isolated in such a situation. Being already debauched, he had long forgotten about counterattacking; even if he hadn't, he would not be a match for Yun'er.
With just a casual swing of her sword, one of his arms was severed at the shoulder before he could even react.
Despair intertwined in his heart, and Qin Qing's lower garments had already become damp. Just then, he suddenly saw a familiar face.
“Father!”
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