In that fleeting moment, ethereal silver-white chains crisscrossed and soared, forming a barrier.

A black bell suddenly tolled with a shattering sound!

Boom!

At this moment, everyone was shaken by the resounding bell, feeling as though a black halo hovered above them, like a vortex threatening to devour their very souls!

Pale ghost fire ignited across the deck, consuming their life force.

"Apologies, everyone. Time is of the essence."

Gu Jianlin gripped a black umbrella in his left hand, while his right hand snatched up a chair, plunging into the enemies' ranks!

Slash!

The heart of a mercenary was pierced by the black umbrella.

Bam!

A bodyguard's head exploded under the chair's strike, bursting open like a watermelon.

With a thunderous roar, boundless darkness erupted, reducing three enemies to dust and shattering the deck.

The deck splintered, and everyone started plummeting downward.

At this moment, the black umbrella burst with fierce bolts of lightning, electrocuting the enemies until their bodies twitched uncontrollably.

With the Lock of Nonexistence isolating the battlefield, and the Soul Comforting Bell serving as crowd control, paired with the Heavenly Evil Spirit and the chair.

This was a one-sided massacre.

"Die."

Gu Jianlin raised a single finger, his body covered in sinister black spell markings.

A sickening sound rang out as everyone bled from their seven orifices, struck as if by a heavy blow.

Pale ghost fire continued to burn away at their life force.

Streams of chaotic, void-like life force flowed into the boy's body.

Ultimately condensing near his heart into a single drop of Ancient God's Blood!

Gu Jianlin reversed his grip and thrust the black umbrella into the eye socket of the last dying mercenary, sending a gush of blood spraying out.

Hoo.

All the enemies were dealt with.

He exhaled deeply, his mind utterly drained of spirituality.

"Next, Captain... in the face of sworn enemies, how can one fight alone?"

Gu Jianlin tilted his head back and downed a bottle of Blue Blood, standing amidst the pouring rain with his eyes closed.

In his mind, he began to visualize the Qilin Immortal Palace hovering in the firmament above.

The world fractured, and from countless rifts poured scarlet light that engulfed him!

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In the burning ruins, Yan Wu's blood-red eyes gleamed with madness as he upheld a seemingly unbreakable Qi Realm, his face twisted in fury and savagery, growling, "Captain Lu! It's actually you ambushing me here!"

Boom!

Terrifying Qi Force exploded outward, accompanied by his tiger-like roar.

The raging Qi surged forth like an unstoppable tide.

Amid this dreadful din, however, came the sharp humming of a Tang Blade!

It was a blade swift to the utmost, tearing through the howling storm and even slicing through the Qi Domain itself, advancing with unstoppable force and carrying a courage that transcended life and death!

Lu Zicheng lunged forward, charging across the burning ground like a black streak of lightning!

The blade hummed with ecstatic delight!

At this moment, he demonstrated his mastery of sword skills. Even with his body bloodied from injuries within the Qi Realm, he forcibly slashed open a breach, then tore it wide.

Focus on one point, unleash every ounce of strength!

A flash of cold light was seen, followed by an ear-splitting boom!

Lu Zicheng struck with his blade, only for it to be clamped between the enemy's abruptly clasped hands, emitting a sound like booming bells and great drums!

"Foolishness!"

Yan Wu's blood-red eyes locked onto him, full of mockery.

In that moment, Lu Zicheng, expressionless, let go of the blade and drew two more Tang Blades from his sword bag.

Left slash, right slice!

Killer intent marked his steps, carving a grim arc through the rain, twisting his waist as the blade plunged fiercely!

Clang!

At the critical moment, Yan Wu reversed his grip on his own Tang Blade, deflecting the blow!

Blade clash versus blade clash, the Qi Force between the two erupted violently!

Boom!

Lu Zicheng was blasted away by a massive Qi shockwave, spitting a mouthful of fresh blood.

Seeing the opportunity, Yan Wu prepared to capitalize on his advantage, only to be struck by another rocket descending from the sky, crashing into him!

The ensuing explosion sent flames soaring upward into the sky.

Yan Wu endured the rocket's impact within his Qi Realm, but his domain started to waver.

Suddenly, Lu Zicheng steadied himself with one hand pressed to the ground, punched through the rain, and charged forward again. His two blades sliced the night with chilling arcs of light, like the gleam of shattered stars—ancient Blade Technique Extreme Intent unleashed!

Though at a disadvantage in rank, his martial arts expertise was superior!

At this moment, Yan Wu's eyes trembled violently as he forcibly solidified his Qi Realm and punched out!

His blood-stained fist shook the storm, as if the entirety of the domain surged forward with relentless force!

Boom!

A bullet whistled through the air, piercing a gap right through his domain.

The sniper rifle's explosive report rolled across the heavens and earth.

The moment Yan Wu's advancing Qi Realm stalled, black venom spread through his left kidney, seeping outward in that instant, causing him to let out a muffled grunt!

Lu Zicheng seized the moment, his twin blades roaring like dragons as they struck simultaneously with an electrifying flash of light!

Slash!

Lu Zicheng finally heard the sound he had so desperately desired—the clean tear of blade through flesh, amidst the roaring storm, a sound so exquisite it brought him visceral satisfaction.

Yan Wu's chest was suddenly pierced by both Tang Blades, blood spilling forth like delicate butterfly wings.

His entire form froze, his expression shifting to one of utter disbelief.

Madness! This Captain Lu was utterly insane!

This was just an association mission—why fight so desperately?

He staggered back step by step, trying to wrench the two blades from his body.

This wound wouldn't be enough to kill a Fifth Rank World King.

But those blades had been coated with poison!

Lu Zicheng loosened his grip on the handles, panting as he stared at his adversary: "Sorry, but the one I'm truly after isn't you."