ZZ.

The streetlights along the entire street flickered, emitting faint sparks, with electricity flashing.

The long street alternated between light and dark, and there wasn't a single person around.

Skylark manipulated Qiansi Puppetry and issued a command.

Click, the zipper of the guitar case was pulled open.

Gu Jianlin silently took out the sheathed Tang Blade, his fringe fluttering in the wind, a brilliant gold faintly glowing beneath his sunglasses, an ancient rhythm of breathing revealing itself, spirituality raging within him.

Judging by the spiritual fluctuation, it clearly marked a step into the Fifth Rank!

This was because after Skylark awoke, she discovered his ritual was already complete, his spirituality was in a saturated stage, and his pocket held a scroll, sealed with materials required to advance to Star Lord.

Only the Water of Nether River was missing.

Back then, it was the least scarce thing available.

When the dimensional turbulence occurred, they were transported to the real world, drenched in the Water of Nether River.

Skylark took off her over-the-knee socks, wrung out some water, and sealed it up.

Helped him complete his advancement.

After all, planning to escape, it's better to be stronger.

The scent of blood wafted out from the restaurant.

The pitch-black storefront was suddenly illuminated, a middle-aged man in a white kimono carrying a long blade, stepping slowly forward in wooden clogs, beneath his feet spreading blood and piled corpses.

The aura on him was very powerful, also of the Holy Land Level.

"Welcome back, young lady."

The middle-aged man said in a deep voice, "My name is Miyamoto Shosuke, you may not know me, but I was once a member of Dusk, severely injured by Rhein many years ago. Now, having healed my wounds, I am working by Boss Xia's side."

He glanced at the boy beside him first, then looked at the stunning girl.

"What kind of name is Miyamoto Shosuke? I've only heard of Miyamoto Musashi and Sasakimochi. Are you some kind of strange composite of the two? Don't come any closer, I detest the smell on you."

Skylark crossed her arms, leaning by the boy's side, and said indifferently, "Why kill so many people?"

Gu Jianlin stood like a sculpture, unmoving, though spirituality trembled furiously.

"Ever since the young lady disappeared, Yingzhou Island has been on full alert."

Miyamoto Shosuke's eyes flickered with a hint of surprise, seemingly not expecting the girl to say so much, he explained, "We cleared all the strongholds, awaiting your arrival."

He didn't move forward anymore but instead opened a path, making a gesture of invitation.

Skylark huffed lightly and gracefully walked into the restaurant.

Gu Jianlin supported her right hand, yet silently held the sheathed Tang Blade, the hilt facing her.

In that instant when they passed by.

A tremendous killing intent erupted, Miyamoto Shosuke suddenly drew his blade, the blade's edge raising a shrill howl.

Clang!

Yet Skylark had already drawn Jiuyin, the blood-red ghost knife flashed by, severing his blade's edge!

The void was torn open revealing a ghastly horrific rift!

Both being on the Ghost Slayer Path, whoever's Dimension Slash was stronger would hold absolute advantage!

The strong can tear through time and space, while the weak can only be mercilessly severed!

The girl's sunglasses were flipped by the Sword Qi, her fringe flying, revealing a pair of enchanting alluring eyes.

The sharp screeching of a thousand birds echoed abruptly!

Gu Jianlin lifted his right hand, his fingertips sparking with fierce lightning, dyed radiant gold by the Heavenly Person Realm!

A streak of lightning raced forward, thrusting towards the enemy's heart!

The lofty goddess and her guardian male sacrifice were flawlessly in sync.

Boom!

For a moment, Miyamoto Shosuke revealed an eerie smile, above his head sprouted fearsome Dragon Horns, a dreadful white bone mask spread over half his face, his eyes deep within morphed into blood-colored vertical pupils.

Pseudo Ancestor!

From Buzhou Mountain's Pseudo Ancestor!

At that moment, Skylark's mind conjured up that organization she dreaded.

The Order of the Hidden!

At that moment, the attacking Gu Jianlin stopped without hesitation.