Yun'er was startled by the words. Could it be that Qin Changlin had arrived? But when did he get here, and when was the news spread...
Instinctively turning around, a gentle breeze blew past her. Behind her, aside from the guards who were still wailing, there was no sign of Qin Changlin.
The Treasure Light Sword Hilt spun rapidly, and Yun'er's first reaction was that she had fallen for Qin Qing's childish trick. However, when she turned back, she found Qin Qing still wearing a face of wild joy, looking at a certain spot behind her.
"Still trying to play tricks!" Yun'er felt anger rise in her heart after being fooled by such childish antics, and she swung her sword fiercely.
Qin Qing suddenly shouted loudly, babbling, "Daddy save me! Daddy, why aren't you helping your child..."
Yun'er's sword strike was slow; on one hand, killing Qin Qing would be effortless, and on the other hand, she was on guard against Qin Changlin. Although the latter was not present at the moment, it was better to leave a way out than to be caught off guard.
Qin Changlin was a strong figure of Martial Unity Definition. If he really managed to sneak in, no one would know. At this moment, if Qin Changlin were hiding nearby and she didn't control her offensive power fully, he could launch a surprise attack, leaving her unprepared.
Just as Yun'er swung the Qi Blade towards Qin Qing, a swift sound suddenly came from behind her. Yun'er’s heart sank; it seemed that Qin Changlin had truly arrived.
Fortunately, she had prepared for this. The Qi Blade instantly shifted from offense to defense; she turned around and slashed out a Brilliant Light sword energy.
However, during the time it took to turn around, Yun'er still did not see any sign of Qin Changlin. The sound that tore through the air turned out to be just an ordinary Steel Blade.
The Steel Blade had been shot from over a hundred zhang away by an unseen shadow. While entangled with Ye Tian, he inadvertently caught sight of the endangered Second Young Master and kicked the fallen Steel Blade away to relieve some pressure on him.
The Steel Blade flew through the air in the blink of an eye from over a hundred zhang away, showcasing its powerful Martial Origin Power. However, upon witnessing this scene, Yun'er felt relieved. As long as it wasn't Qin Changlin present, no one else here could likely kill her with a single strike.
The Qi Blade and Brilliant Light swirled together and clashed with the Steel Blade with a clang. With a thunderous sound, the Steel Blade shattered into several pieces and scattered in all directions.
The unfortunate ones were the Qin Family Guard. Caught off guard, the shattered blade pierced the bodies of several individuals.
After dealing with the ambush from Steel Blade, Yun'er temporarily ignored Qin Qing and turned her attention to Ye Tian's location.
The fact that Black Butcher and Shadow could launch a surprise attack on her indicated they still had the strength to deal with Ye Tian. If that were the case, there was no time to waste on killing Qin Qing; assisting Ye Tian was the priority.
However, Yun'er's worries were quickly dispelled. Far away, over ten zhang away, Ye Tian moved like a dragon, effortlessly dodging the attacks from the two formidable opponents, Black Butcher and Shadow. His defense was flawless as he engaged them without confronting them directly, focusing instead on dealing with Qin Sha.
With a singular focus on capturing the thief and the king, he seemed to disregard the two close guards entirely, though it was uncertain whether this was a good or bad thing.
Yun'er furrowed her brows. Given the current situation, Ye Tian's safety was not in question; however, it seemed unlikely he could kill Qin Sha in a short time. If this dragged on too long and Qin Changlin were to arrive, the situation would quickly turn unfavorable.
She intended to voice a warning when suddenly there was movement behind her. Yun'er hurriedly turned around to see Qin Qing approaching her slowly, his eyes glinting with lewdness and depravity, seemingly forgetting even the pain from his shoulder wound.
"Little filly, Second Young Master will take good care of you today," Qin Qing said with a lewd grin, his left shoulder completely severed, blood gushing out like a fountain.
A hint of confusion flashed in Yun'er's eyes as she thought, "Could it be that Qin Qing has gone mad..."
Her suspicions were proven correct when Qin Qing's emotions suddenly spiraled out of control. He began ranting about how his older brother Qin Sha had marginalized him and how disappointed their father was in him.
As he shouted, Qin Qing suddenly knelt down, his gaze vacant as he stared at the corpses scattered around him and began to cry uncontrollably.
"Such sins! The retribution has come!"
"What happened to my arm? Where is my arm?!"
Yun'er looked disdainfully at Qin Qing. The so-called retribution for evil had finally arrived; the Qin Family's dominant position in Luoma Market was built on countless massacres, and today, the consequences had come home to roost.
The esteemed Second Young Master of the Qin Family displayed such poor mental fortitude that he was driven to madness merely by the threat of death. Given this situation, even without today's bloodshed, once Qin Changlin passed away, it would be utterly unrealistic for the Qin Family to rely on the two brothers, Qin Sha and Qin Qing, to hold things together.
Qin Qing's madness did not elicit any mercy from Yun'er. Turning around, she drew her sword; with a flash of Brilliant Light, a head rolled aside.
...
"Qin Sha, do you know your time of death has come!"
Ye Tian executed Yuqi Tayan Jue to evade the Black Butcher's palm wind, golden light radiating from his palm as he aimed directly at Qin Sha's chest.
Qin Sha was also a Martial Mastery; although he was spoiled, he was still considerably stronger than his younger brother Qin Qing. In the chaos, he managed to maintain some self-defense capabilities without falling into complete panic.
He barely dodged Ye Tian's attack, but a tree nearby, thick enough for a person to embrace, was instantly shattered. The tree crashed to the ground, splintering wood flying everywhere.
His chest heaving violently, Qin Sha was still shaken. Although he had narrowly escaped danger several times under the protection of Black Butcher and Shadow, his mind was on the verge of collapse.
The young man before him launched ferocious attacks and maneuvered effortlessly between the assaults of Black Butcher and Shadow. Every time Ye Tian struck out with a palm, Qin Sha felt a jolt in his heart as if he could see his own head being smashed to pieces.
Relentless and indifferent to others, Ye Tian seemed solely focused on claiming his life; truly, he was a harbinger of doom!
Taking advantage of Black Butcher engaging with Ye Tian, Qin Sha hurriedly withdrew. The Qin Family's Skyward Martial Arts were only of Yellow Rank quality; even with all his effort, he could only retreat a distance of over ten zhang.
Ye Tian sneered. Drawing upon the spirit power within his Spirit Pouch, Yuqi Tayan Jue accelerated with this support. He swiftly maneuvered past the combined assaults of Black Butcher and Shadow and appeared before the still-frightened Qin Sha in an instant.
Qin Sha wanted to take a deep breath, but before he could open his mouth, Ye Tian had already closed in like a thorn, the corner of his mouth curling into a mocking smile that made one's heart tremble.
For Qin Sha, who appeared strong but was weak inside, the distance of over ten zhang just now was already the limit of his Skyward Martial Arts. Although he wanted to dodge at this moment, his feet felt as if they had taken root and could not move an inch.
When a person is on the brink of death, they can often unleash tremendous potential. Qin Sha let out a roar and pushed both palms outward, two dazzling balls of white light instantly engulfing Ye Tian.
This was the Qin Family's ultimate technique, Blazing Sun Palm. Although Qin Sha was only using a branch of it, its power should not be underestimated.
Moreover, this was a last-ditch effort; with no way back, its power was even greater.
The scene fell silent in an instant, all eyes turning towards this spot. The white light flickered and moved, forming a massive ball of light that was somewhat blinding, obscuring what lay within.
There was no imagined Thunderous Sound, and the figure of the young man did not soar into the sky; all that remained was silence.
Moments later, the Qin Family erupted with cheers like a tsunami. It was well known that Ye Tian was the core among these five; if he were eliminated, the opponent would lose much more than just combat power.
“Eldest Son is indeed Eldest Son…”
“It seems that Eldest Son has truly inherited the family head's teachings!”
“Brothers, let’s strike while the iron is hot and kill them all!”
Someone among the Qin Family Guard shouted this, drowning out all noise and discussions. The Steel Blade in hand was raised high once more, and the previously dismal situation suddenly turned around with renewed momentum.
“Haha, still thinking of killing me to establish your authority? How naive!” Qin Sha, influenced by the atmosphere, had all his doubts dispelled. The direct disciples of Cloud Sea Sect holding the Cloud Token were nothing more than this; they would still fall beneath his palm with one strike.
"Playing with this young master, you have brought about your own downfall!" Qin Sha said with a triumphant smile, his words slightly jumbled with excitement. At that moment, the sunlight shone down, casting a golden glow around him, exuding an overwhelming presence.
Just moments ago, Ye Tian had been pursuing him fiercely like a dragon, but in the blink of an eye, he was reduced to dust by Qin Sha's Blazing Sun Technique. The satisfaction of venting this anger was truly exhilarating!
The white Light Sphere continued to tremble slightly; this was a normal phenomenon of Incineration against the enemy. However, this kid was surprisingly resilient, having endured for so long without being completely obliterated.
Ye Tian's loss was a heavy blow for both sides. The Qin Family raised their Steel Blade, shouting incessantly, seemingly waiting for the remaining four to surrender without a fight.
Cold Moon and Yun'er, along with the other two, wore serious expressions. Although they did not believe Ye Tian would easily die at Qin Sha's hands, the lack of any changes within the White Light Sphere made them break into a cold sweat.
Qin Sha exerted more force with both palms, continuously channeling Martial Origin Power into the White Light Sphere. At that moment, he even felt an unprecedented fullness of Martial Origin Power; it was possible that he might directly break through to Second-Stage Martial Artist at any moment.
"Black Butcher Shadow, protect me! This young master is about to break through to Second-Stage Martial Artist!" Qin Sha shouted with exuberance, unable to hide his joy. He wasn't boasting; the signs of a breakthrough were unmistakably emanating from his limbs and bones.
The White Light Sphere remained silent and stable, vibrating steadily and predictably. It wouldn't be long before the boy inside would turn into a pool of blood and then evaporate away…
"Ultimately, I must thank you; if it weren't for you, I might not have achieved my breakthrough to Second-Stage Martial Artist today," Qin Sha said proudly. He knew that Ye Tian within the Crimson Sun Technique was enduring unparalleled torment.
A breakthrough was a significant event. The Black Butcher exchanged glances with the shadow and swiftly moved to Qin Sha's side. However, his serious gaze was not directed at the other four but remained fixed on the seemingly normal White Light Sphere.
It was precisely because everything appeared normal that it felt even more abnormal!
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