CHAPTER 108: CHAPTER 108: THE BLOODY NIGHT_1

BANG!

The window shattered with a loud crash!

A figure landed in the hall.

It was none other than Qin Feiyang!

He looked up at the City Lord and chuckled, "You really are forgetful. You can’t even recognize my voice anymore."

"How can this be?"

"Why aren’t you dead?"

The City Lord and the Mu Family Head stared, their disbelief at its absolute peak.

However, a hint of joy flickered in the Jiang Family Head’s eyes.

But the next moment, his face turned cold, and he shouted, "You dare to deliver yourself to my doorstep? I’ll kill you right now!"

With that said, he charged towards Qin Feiyang with murderous fury.

"Yes, kill him quickly!"

"Don’t let him escape!"

The City Lord and Mu Family Head roared.

But soon, they were dumbfounded.

When the Jiang Family Head rushed before Qin Feiyang, his murderous intent vanished instantly. His face filled with apology, he said, "Thank you for your forgiveness."

That’s right! He wasn’t actually trying to kill Qin Feiyang; he was using it as a pretext to switch sides. He knew that once the City Lord discovered his betrayal, he wouldn’t be spared. Thus, he needed to break away and distance himself from the City Lord as quickly as possible.

Qin Feiyang smiled. "Elder, you’re too kind. I was also in the wrong. I hope you can forgive my offenses."

Hearing this, the Jiang Family Head felt even more ashamed, yet a faint smile touched his lips.

"Jiang Rong, what do you think you’re doing?" the City Lord roared, having finally reacted.

The Jiang Family Head turned to face the City Lord and Mu Family Head, stating calmly, "Isn’t it perfectly obvious what I’m doing?"

"How dare you betray the City Lord! You’re courting death!" the Mu Family Head bellowed.

HUMPH!

A cold snort sounded.

Luo Xiong, followed by the Hall Master of the Martial Palace, the Pavilion Master of the Treasure Pavilion, and Ling Yunfei, entered the hall one after another.

"How did they all get here?" The Mu Family Head’s face turned pale, and he quickly moved behind the City Lord, his entire being instantly overwhelmed by dread.

The City Lord was also greatly alarmed.

But the Jiang Family Head, upon seeing Luo Xiong and the others, immediately regained his composure. He no longer had to fear the City Lord’s revenge.

"As the dignified lord of a city, you repeatedly target two juniors. Have you no sense of shame?" Luo Xiong began, his gaze like ice. "You even wanted to drive us out of Black Bear City. The Yan King granted you power to benefit the region, not to commit evil! Did you truly believe you were the emperor of Black Bear City, able to hide the sky with one hand? Let me tell you, your words just now are enough to send you to hell!"

The City Lord’s pupils contracted. The word ’emperor’ was a major taboo in the Great Qin Empire. Even the royal family wouldn’t dare call themselves emperors. ’Emperor’ represented imperial authority—supreme and absolute! To proclaim oneself emperor was to show contempt for imperial power, a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one’s clan!

Throughout the entire Great Qin Empire, among its countless beings, only one person dared to proclaim themself Emperor: the true ruler of the Great Qin Empire!

Just moments ago, he had indeed said it, and without any hesitation. He had been supremely confident that neither the Jiang Family Head nor the Mu Family Head would dare to spread such words.

However, he never imagined the Jiang Family Head would actually betray him! Even more unexpectedly, those words had been overheard by Luo Xiong and the others! This was a capital offense! If word reached the Yan King, he would surely die, no matter how capable he was!

What am I to do? he thought frantically. That’s right! I’ll deny it to the death!

He glanced at Qin Feiyang and the others, then said nonchalantly, "Did I say such a thing? Who can prove it? Don’t think you can slander me just by ganging up. There are still laws in this land!"

The Mu Family Head shouted, "That’s right! You’re fabricating lies and maliciously slandering us!"

Luo Xiong and the others clenched their fists tightly. They never imagined these two could be so shameless! Now, they had to admit Qin Feiyang had been far-sighted. If they hadn’t used an Image Crystal Stone to record the conversation earlier, they would have no way to prove their case, even if they were in the right.

"Nothing left to say, have you?" the City Lord sneered. "But this isn’t over. I’ll report you to the Yan King for forming a cabal and slandering an innocent man."

"Hahaha..." The Hall Master of the Martial Palace burst out laughing. He took out an Image Crystal Stone and said mockingly, "Unfortunately for you, your scheme won’t succeed. I’ve recorded everything you said."

"What!" The City Lord’s expression changed drastically.

SWOOSH!

The next moment, like a bolt of lightning, he lunged to snatch the Image Crystal Stone.

HUMPH! The Hall Master of the Martial Palace snorted coldly, stored the Image Crystal Stone in his Qiankun Bag, and stepped forward to meet the City Lord’s attack.

"Die!" the City Lord roared. Now, his only option was to fight to the death and kill them all.

"You’re not qualified to kill me!" the Hall Master of the Martial Palace sneered.

Brilliant Battle Intent erupted from both men, their auras soaring to the heavens!

"All of you, get out of here, quickly!" Luo Xiong shouted to Qin Feiyang and the others. The destructive power unleashed by a clash between War Kings was terrifying! If Qin Feiyang and his companions stayed, they would be mere cannon fodder.

They knew this well. So, upon hearing Luo Xiong’s shout, Qin Feiyang, Ling Yunfei, and the Jiang Family Head immediately turned and fled from the hall.

At the same time, the Mu Family Head was also trying to escape!

BOOM!

Just as they ran out of the main hall, the Hall Master of the Martial Palace and the City Lord’s fists collided!

Instantly, a terrifying, destructive shockwave, like a tidal wave, surged outward from the two of them, spreading in all directions! Tables and chairs were instantly pulverized! Stone pillars crumbled continuously! Within moments, the hall’s interior was ravaged beyond recognition, utterly shattered! Even the entire main hall was shaking! The destruction caused by the clash of War Kings was truly horrifying.

Qin Feiyang and the others retreated again and again.

HMM?

Suddenly, the Jiang Family Head frowned and glanced back at a narrow path to their left. A shadowy figure was fleeing towards the gate of the City Lord’s Mansion—it was the Mu Family Head!

"Old Mu, where do you think you’re going!" the Jiang Family Head roared. His True Qi surged, and he gave chase with intense killing intent.

Ling Yunfei asked, "What should we do?" These sudden changes had left him somewhat bewildered.

Qin Feiyang said gravely, "The City Lord will fight to the bitter end, preferring to be a shattered jade than an intact tile. His power is gone, and he’ll definitely drag everyone down with him. We need to leave the City Lord’s Mansion fast."

However, before he could finish speaking, the City Lord’s furious roar echoed from within the main hall. "All guards, listen to my command! Kill Jiang Haotian and Ling Yunfei at any cost!"

The voice was filled with boundless murderous intent.

Their faces paled, and they quickly turned to flee towards the outside. The nearby guards immediately charged towards them!

The entire City Lord’s Mansion instantly fell into chaos!

"Kill them!" Several guards charged from the front, each wielding a sharp, glinting weapon.

Qin Feiyang’s expression darkened. He scanned their surroundings and shouted, "Go right! Over the wall!"

However, they hadn’t run more than a few steps before another group of guards rushed out ahead of them!

"Damn it, fight!" Qin Feiyang, brimming with ferocity, drew Blue Snow and charged forward, swinging his blade fiercely.

CLANG!!

Amidst a shower of sparks, the guards’ weapons all shattered on impact.

"Kill!" Simultaneously, Ling Yunfei roared and punched a guard in the chest. The guard screamed, was sent flying, and died upon impact.

However, two guards seized the opportunity to attack Ling Yunfei. But before they could get close, Qin Feiyang lunged forward. The cold light of Blue Snow flashed, and the blade plunged into one attacker’s back, piercing his heart.

Then, he withdrew Blue Snow and lunged at the other.

But at that moment, a guard pounced like lightning, thrusting a sword at Qin Feiyang’s chest. Qin Feiyang couldn’t dodge in time and felt a sudden sting in his chest.

Huh?! To his surprise, the sword hadn’t injured him. Looking down, he saw that an animal hide tunic had blocked the blade, saving his life.

The guard stared in disbelief.

"Die!" With the animal hide tunic protecting his heart, Qin Feiyang’s confidence surged. He swung his arm fiercely. Blue Snow sliced through the air, slitting the man’s throat. Without pausing, he and Ling Yunfei fought side-by-side, carving a bloody path!

These guards were all at least Five Star Martial Masters, and their strength was considerable. Despite Qin Feiyang and Ling Yunfei’s seamless coordination, along with Blue Snow, their flawless Martial Arts Techniques, and the animal hide tunics, their bodies gradually accumulated numerous wounds!

The torrential rain continued to pour from the sky.

It was a night of bloodshed. Within the City Lord’s Mansion, battle cries shook the heavens, and blood stained the earth!

All of Black Bear City was alerted. People were rushing towards the mansion from all directions.

Qin Feiyang and Ling Yunfei, fighting valiantly and treading over corpses, finally reached an enclosure wall.

But then, five middle-aged men blocked their path!

Their expressions changed drastically. Without hesitation, they turned to flee! These five were the same men who had previously tried to assassinate and track them. Every one of them was a Martial Ancestor!

"Stop them!" one of the burly men roared.

A group of guards immediately surged forward, cutting off their escape route!

At the same time, the five burly men rapidly closed in and, without a word, threw punches at the pair.

Just as Qin Feiyang and Ling Yunfei were about to be killed on the spot...

SWOOSH!!!

But suddenly, streams of brilliant Battle Intent, like sharp arrows, tore through the air and instantly pierced the chests of the guards and the five burly men.

ARGH!!!

A chorus of screams echoed through the night sky. All the guards fell to the ground, dead. Each had a thumb-sized bloody hole in their chest, pierced clean through, with blood gushing out like a fountain!

A figure in white swiftly approached. It was Luo Xiong. Enveloped in radiant Battle Intent, he shone as dazzlingly as a bright moon in the dark night.

"Thank you, Hall Master," Qin Feiyang and Ling Yunfei said gratefully. If Luo Xiong hadn’t arrived in time, they would have perished.

"It’s good that you’re alright." Seeing they were only injured, Luo Xiong sighed in relief.

Qin Feiyang asked, "What about the City Lord?"

Luo Xiong replied, "He will undoubtedly die tonight. However, there are still two War Kings hidden in the City Lord’s Mansion. You two must leave quickly."

"If you want to leave, you’ll have to get through me first!"

Just then, a bone-chillingly cold voice sounded. An old man in black robes streaked into their vision like a meteor.

"Go, quickly!" Luo Xiong shouted to Qin Feiyang and Ling Yunfei as he turned to face the black-robed old man.

The two immediately turned and sped towards the city wall.

"Want to leave? In your dreams!" The black-robed old man’s eyes glinted with murderous intent. He waved a withered hand, and his Battle Intent surged, forming a raging tidal wave that crashed down on Luo Xiong!

At the same time, he took a step sideways, bypassing Luo Xiong.

In the blink of an eye, two streams of Battle Intent shot through the air, aimed directly at the heads of Qin Feiyang and Ling Yunfei!