With a whoosh, a figure streaked across the air.
After tumbling twice, he landed before the crowd with a graceful and handsome pose.
"Brother Zhao, help me kill him!"
Seeing the newcomer, the Azure Dragon Gang leader's confidence surged.
This man, named Zhao Zilong, was a congenital martial master, who considered himself comparable to his ancestor Zhao Yun. His actions were erratic and his arrogance boundless.
The Azure Dragon Gang leader had paid a great price to recruit this talent.
Relying on his strength,
The Azure Dragon Gang leader had been able to stand out among the many dark forces in Jiangling City and achieve his current status.
"Since I've arrived..."
"Naturally, I can effortlessly resolve all your troubles."
Zhao Zilong replied, then casually walked up to Bai Zihe.
With his arms crossed and nostrils flared, he exuded extreme arrogance, "I am Zhao Zilong of Jiangling, a congenital martial master!"
"Boy, quickly kneel down and kowtow ten times, and I'll give you a swift death."
"Otherwise..."
Zhao Zilong's voice suddenly turned icy, "I will sever your limbs, then toy with your woman, and then..."
Slap!
Before he could finish, he was sent flying with a slap from Bai Zihe.
"A dog that bites doesn't bark."
Bai Zihe looked at him disdainfully and said lightly, "You can't bite, so why are you barking here?"
"You... How dare you!"
Zhao Zilong was instantly enraged, "See if I don't flay you alive today!"
He stood up and leaped into the air, then, with the force of his descent, his massive fist came crashing down from above!
Although he had just been ruthlessly slapped away by Bai Zihe, he did not believe he was inferior to Bai Zihe, he had simply been careless!
Bai Zihe had ambushed him, acting without martial integrity!
And now...
He would smash Bai Zihe's head with a single punch!
Closer!
The distance of ten feet vanished in an instant.
He was already above Bai Zihe's head, and could even clearly see the pores on his face!
Zhao Zilong's lips curved into a sinister grin.
Soon.
He would witness the beautiful scene of blood splashing!
The Azure Dragon Gang leader also smiled.
The first time he saw Zhao Zilong, Zhao Zilong had, with a single punch, shattered a bullet.
With such strength, hitting a person's head...
What outcome was there to question?
Only Qin Yuan remained very calm.
Bai Zihe's strength was a mystery; she had yet to see anyone who could defeat him.
He might have opponents.
But it certainly wouldn't be this flamboyant fellow in front of them.
As expected.
Bai Zihe raised his hand again and slapped Zhao Zilong away.
This time, he held no mercy.
Zhao Zilong convulsed in mid-air, instantly fell silent, and landed stiffly on the ground, dead on the spot!
A swift kill!
The Azure Dragon Gang leader was terrified.
Only then did he realize what a terrifying existence he had provoked.
"Speak, how do you wish to die?"
Bai Zihe maintained his usual calm demeanor.
But the Azure Dragon Gang leader no longer thought as before. If even a congenital martial master could be killed with a single slap, then killing him would be as easy as playing!
He trembled and stammered, "I... I want to live!"
After speaking.
A gurgling sound came from the center. He had been so scared he wet himself.
Seeing his pathetic state, Bai Zihe instantly lost interest in killing him, as it would dirty his hands.
He let out a cold snort, "Sever one of your arms and get out of Suhang, and you can keep your life."
Facing death, the Azure Dragon Gang leader could not think much.
He gritted his teeth, took out a cleaver, and cleanly severed one of his arms. He then dragged Zhao Zilong's corpse and left dejectedly.
However, on his face, hidden from Bai Zihe, was a look full of resentment.
Qin Yuan asked, confused, "Why didn't you kill him?"
Bai Zihe said lightly, "Killing to stop killing is not a solution."
"Only by becoming powerful oneself, so that no one dares to provoke you, and no one conceives the thought of enmity, can one easily face any challenge. That is the greatest confidence."
Qin Yuan nodded, as if understanding.
She still had a long way to go.
After the Azure Dragon Gang leader left, he did not immediately return to Jiangling City.
Instead, he dragged Zhao Zilong's corpse to a valley at the border between Suhang City and Jiangling City.
Within it, there was a winding stone staircase.
But if one thought this was just an ordinary mountain path, they would be greatly mistaken.
This was the "Thousand Step Ladder" leading to the hidden sect, the Heavenly Xuan Sect!
And the Heavenly Xuan Sect...
Was Zhao Zilong's master's sect!
The Azure Dragon Gang leader had come to Suhang this time, but had not only gained nothing, but also lost hundreds of elites and had an arm severed.
Naturally, he was not content.
Having found this place, he intended to ask the Heavenly Xuan Sect to deal with Bai Zihe!
At the end of the stone ladder.
An ancient sect stood there.
The moss-covered stone gate exuded age and wear, but the three seal-script characters "天玄宗" (Heavenly Xuan Sect) on it, far from appearing simple, exuded a sharp artistic conception.
Seeing it, one couldn't help but want to pay homage.
And on both sides of the stone gate.
Were two crouching lion statues. Although heavily eroded by years of wind and rain, they still appeared majestic.
The Azure Dragon Gang leader knelt before the stone gate.
"Junior Chen Qinglong seeks an audience!"
Whoosh!
As his voice fell,
A figure appeared before him like a ghost.
"Who is making noise here? Don't you know this is the Heavenly Xuan Sect!"
"Leave quickly."
"Otherwise... it's a dead end!"
As he spoke, a chilling killing intent emanated, almost suffocating Chen Qinglong.
Chen Qinglong said with difficulty, "Reporting, my lord, your sect's disciple Zhao Zilong descended the mountain with me but was harmed by a villain..."
"Chen Qinglong dares not conceal anything and has come to beg for punishment!"
After speaking, he kowtowed on the ground.
"What?"
"The Old Ancestor's favorite disciple is dead?"
The man's face changed dramatically, and upon seeing Zhao Zilong's stiff corpse, he was so shocked he could barely speak.
"Wait here!"
After a while, he left a message and quickly entered the sect.
A few minutes later.
Whoosh—whoosh...
In this valley, a strong wind suddenly began to blow.
It swept past Chen Qinglong's ears, carrying mournful cries that made one feel as if they were in an Asura's hell!
Then, sand and stones flew, obscuring the sky, rolling up into yellow dragons, raging wildly.
Amidst the raging wind and waves, an enraged voice echoed.
"Audacious!"
"Who killed my beloved disciple?"
When he uttered the first word, he seemed to be a hundred feet away.
But by the time he uttered the last word, he was already in front of Chen Qinglong, the gust of wind pressing down on him, making him tremble.
This man was the contemporary sect leader of the Heavenly Xuan Sect, Yang Zhantian!
Chen Qinglong was simultaneously shocked and overjoyed.
Shocked that Zhao Zilong's master was indeed incredibly powerful.
Joyful that there was hope for revenge!
At this moment,
Chen Qinglong respectfully bowed his head and said, "Reporting to Your Excellency, the one who killed Zhao Zilong is Bai Zihe from Suhang City!"
This was the information he had obtained from Zhang Tianxiao on his way.
"Bai Zihe?"
As Yang Zhantian's voice fell, a clap of thunder suddenly erupted from nowhere.
Chen Qinglong was instantly stunned, and blood began to seep from his ears.
The two crouching lion statues by the sect gate instantly exploded into dust.
Yang Zhantian's rage was terrifying!
His face turned as dark as if it could squeeze out water, "Whoever killed my beloved disciple shall have their limbs severed, their skin and flesh peeled, and be made into a 'ren zhi' (a form of torture), to serve as a warning to the world!"
Seeing his unparalleled power, Chen Qinglong immediately said, "Your Excellency, I am willing to be your vanguard and slay Bai Zihe of Suhang!"
This night.
Suhang City was once again engulfed in turmoil, destined to be an uneasy one.