For a moment, several City Lord's Mansion guards slowly moved towards the Spirit Severing Elder, clearly very afraid of him. After all, he's a Spirit Severing Stage cultivator, capable of killing them with ease. They knew they couldn't match Ding Fan's abilities!

At this time, several elders from the City Lord's Mansion heard Sun Long's words and frowned. It was obviously impossible for those Nascent Soul Late Stage guards to capture the Spirit Severing Elder, even though the elder had sustained some injuries in the battle against Ding Fan. The elder is clearly still a Spirit Severing cultivator, not someone those few guards could handle.

"Haha... If you want me to leave, just say it! Why make things so complicated!"

At this moment, the Black-Robed Elder, seeing the confused expressions on everyone's faces, couldn't help but find it amusing and spoke strangely.

Sun Long heard the elder's words and inwardly cursed him. He had intended to let the elder go, yet the elder openly pointed it out, clearly not taking him seriously at all. It was incredibly frustrating! Sun Long couldn't act out but didn't know what to say for a moment, clearly thrown off by the elder!

But at this moment, the elders from the City Lord's Mansion couldn't sit still. Several Spirit Severing Elders stood up abruptly, pointed at the Black-Robed Elder, and questioned Sun Long sternly:

"Sun Long, whether you are the Lord of Dancheng or not, the Vice City Lord is as well! How can you want to let the scourge of the Wild Wolf Gang go free? Do you think Dancheng is a place anyone can come and go as they please?"

"That's right, causing trouble in Dancheng, you've come to the wrong place!"

...

In an instant, several Spirit Severing City Lord Mansion elders stood up angrily and surrounded the Black-Robed Elder. Although those Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators were quite afraid of the elder from the Wild Wolf Gang, the cultivation of these City Lord Mansion's elders was clearly Spirit Severing Stage, so naturally, they wouldn't fear the elder.

Upon seeing this scene, the Black-Robed Elder couldn't help but find it quite amusing and spoke ominously to Sun Long:

"Sun Long, are you intending to die here today? All your dreams will be shattered! I forgot to tell you! You're merely a pawn of our Wild Wolf Gang! Compared to us, your Dancheng isn't worth mentioning! I advise you to clear the way for me, or Dancheng might cease to exist after today! Isn't that right, Sun Long?"

"How dare you!"

Upon hearing the elder's words, Sun Long couldn't help but be extremely angry, clearly unable to control himself. Especially after hearing the last few words, Sun Long couldn't help but shiver inside, knowing what the elder meant – to activate the Explosive Array hidden in Dancheng.

Obviously, once the formation is activated, even Sun Long would perish in Dancheng!

"Hahaha..."

The Black-Robed Elder heard Sun Long's words and, seeing his tense expression, couldn't help but laugh mockingly.

At this time, several elders from the City Lord's Mansion heard the exchange between the Black-Robed Elder and Sun Long and were shocked. From their conversation, it was clear that Sun Long had indeed colluded with the Wild Wolf Gang, which meant Ding Fan's previous words were true. Elder Wang was killed by Sun Long, who then framed Lord Lin!

"Sun Long! You really colluded with the Wild Wolf Gang! You beast!"

"Was Elder Wang killed by you too?"

"Do we even need to ask? It's definitely that beast who killed Elder Wang and then framed Lord Lin. Truly malicious!"

...

By now, the elders from the City Lord's Mansion completely understood. The real culprit here was Sun Long. Many elders were furious, their hearts filled with rage!

Sun Long heard the words of the elders and felt a burst of regret, knowing he had impulsively exposed the truth. He couldn't help but look with hatred at the still-laughing Black-Robed Elder, his heart full of anger. The elder had promised to help him gain the position of City Lord, but now it was clear that the elder was never sincere and had been using him all along!

Filled with rage, Sun Long suddenly flashed forward, his longsword appearing in his hand, and fiercely stabbed at the Black-Robed Elder.

Seeing this, the elders around the City Lord's Mansion were already extremely hateful towards Sun Long. But, seeing the opponent attempting to kill the Black-Robed Elder, the City Lord Mansion elders naturally wouldn't stop him. Such a dog-eat-dog scenario was the best outcome for them!

"Die for me!" Sun Long roared, holding his sword and slashing fiercely at the Black-Robed Elder.

"Haha! Just a foolish pawn! Die!"

The Black-Robed Elder proudly shouted, lifting his giant axe and swinging it directly at Sun Long.

Rumble!

With a series of loud bangs, Sun Long's longsword and the black-robed elder's axe clashed violently, smoke billowing instantly.

Everyone witnessing this scene couldn't help but feel a bit shocked. The battle between Spirit Severing cultivators is truly terrifying. Just a sword and axe are tremendously powerful, clearly not something ordinary cultivators can approach. Many cultivators are keeping a certain distance.

At this moment, Ding Fan saw the scene between the two and couldn't help but chuckle coldly in his heart, evidently finding the spectacle of dog-eat-dog quite amusing!

Meanwhile, Ding Fan also concentrated his Divine Vigor around him; evidently, the matter seemingly had little to do with him. Ding Fan felt a bit regretful; his swordsmanship had reached mastery, and he wanted someone to practice with, but clearly, the opportunity was missed. Only in the future.

At this moment, Lin Qi saw Sun Long's scene, and a chill enveloped him. The matter concerning Elder Wang was almost resolved, certainly killed by Sun Long. Lin Qi had suspected this guy from the beginning, but lacked evidence to be convincing. However, now it's clear.

Evidently, Sun Long's actions explained everything, not only murdering Elder Wang but even colluding with the Wild Wolf Gang, which according to the city rules is a capital offense!

Yet Lin Qi didn't rush to strike, finding the current situation quite fascinating. Lin Qi, though disinterested in who would defeat the other between Sun Long and the elder from the Wild Wolf Gang, knew that both men's heads would remain in Dancheng today!

This is not just for the deceased Elder Wang, but for the rules of Dancheng!

Those who defy the city, must be killed!

At this moment, Sun Long wielded his sword, continually striking the black-robed elder. Suddenly, Sun Long's sword multiplied into many, wrapping him in layers of sharp blades. Sun Long skillfully unleashed a flurry of blades, both real and illusory, all piercingly sharp as they charged towards the black-robed elder.

Swish swish swish!

In an instant, the blade sounds were incredibly piercing. In mere moments, the black-robed elder was surrounded by many sword scars, even a trickle of blood began seeping through his clothes. The black-robed elder, upon seeing this, had lost his smile, now replaced by a look of seriousness.

Evidently, Sun Long's sword was not only sharp, but his True Qi was full, clearly unmatched by ordinary cultivators. Granted, Sun Long is also a Spirit Severing cultivator, evidently his cultivation and True Qi was not far inferior to the black-robed elder, even stronger.

The black-robed elder had already suffered many injuries from his previous battle with Ding Fan, and with his depleted True Qi, he knew he was no longer a match for Sun Long!

Ding Fan watched Sun Long's swordsmanship, his gaze indifferent, knowing Sun Long's sword skills were evidently good but just ordinary. Sun Long relied purely on True Qi dominance to injure the black-robed elder, clearly incomparable to his own swordsmanship.

Not long after, the black-robed elder was pushed to the brink where he had no retreat. Suddenly, the elder took out an array talisman, then seized the moment when Sun Long wasn't paying attention and threw it directly!

Boom!

After a deafening bang, sparks flew around Sun Long; in that moment, a massive tremor struck the space of the City Lord Mansion's plaza. Sun Long and the black-robed elder were enveloped in swirling yellow sand, obscured from view.

Everyone witnessing this scene couldn't help but be terrified; evidently, the Spirit Severing battle was exceedingly frightening, knowing such an explosion would certainly leave even Spirit Severing cultivators mangled! Evidently a terrifying existence, many cultivators summoned True Qi to fully shield themselves.

Evidently the explosion's power rendered the sand and stones extremely deadly, and without True Qi defense, it could easily penetrate a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator's body!

Though many cultivators employed True Qi defense against the explosion, still many were struck by flying stones, in visible agony. Despite being many meters away from Sun Long and the others, the explosion hit them, showcasing Borza's terrifying power.

Everyone imagined what Sun Long at the explosion's center would face! Such an explosion was terrifying, even Spirit Severing cultivators couldn't easily endure!

Ding Fan, witnessing the scene, couldn't help but be shocked; evidently, during his battle with the black-robed elder, the elder hadn't employed this trick. Ding Fan knew facing such a terrifying array talisman would be overwhelming, yet he still had methods to evade it.

The thunderous explosion continued incessantly, and after a long time, dust settled around Sun Long and the Spirit Severing elder, and everyone could finally see their conditions. But to everyone's shock, Sun Long, holding a longsword, radiated danger, the blade pointed at the elder's neck.

And that Spirit Severing elder, equally in disbelief, looked at the severely injured Sun Long, whose face was now heavily disabled, evidently not expecting Sun Long to survive his array talisman and capture him. The elder, stunned, stammered:

"Your strength has enhanced!"

Sun Long, filled with anger, stared at his opponent. Although the outcome was decided, he could kill his opponent any time, but evidently he was also greatly suffering, with his face severely disfigured, an astonishing sight!