Before Zhi Hao and his group could leave the city, the quiet night air trembled. An overwhelming aura blanketed the area, forcing them to stop. Heavy footsteps echoed, accompanied by the shouts of a massive approaching army.In the distance, ranks of thousands of soldiers came into view. They wore black armor that gleamed under the moonlight, with large banners displaying the alliance emblem of the Hu Clan and the Hellfire Sect fluttering proudly.At the forefront stood three imposing figures radiating terrifying energy: Hu Lao, the Grand Elder of the Hu Clan; Bai Huo, leader of the Hellfire Sect; and an elderly man in golden robes whose origins were unknown but whose extraordinary power was unmistakable.Zhi Hao stood atop a building, watching the vast army without a trace of fear. Behind him, the four Black guards stood ready with their weapons, their faces cold yet vigilant.Black 2 frowned. “An army this large? They’re serious this time.”Black 4 nodded. “And that golden-robed man

Night had fallen when Zhi Hao and his team reached the outskirts of the area known as the Shadow Sect’s lair. Nestled amidst steep mountains, the lair consisted of dark caves shrouded in mist. A chilling aura enveloped the area, intensifying the foreboding atmosphere.Black 2, leading the scouting party, returned with his report. “The Shadow Sect is notorious for their traps and defenses. The corridors are filled with illusion formations. A single misstep could mean death.”Zhi Hao gazed toward the lair. “Illusion formations are just their tricks. With the Hao Clan’s inheritance, we can dispel such deceptions. But this mission will not be easy. We must proceed cautiously.”The group entered the main cave with utmost vigilance. Each step felt heavy, as if something unseen was watching them from the darkness. Suddenly, thick fog surrounded them, and eerie voices echoed in the air.“Welcome to the Shadow Sect’s domain,” a mysterious voice resonated. “Did you think you could come here and

After the fierce battle against Elder Jing, Zhi Hao and his group arrived at a hidden valley, a temporary refuge where they could recover their strength and formulate a strategy. That night, the flickering firelight illuminated their faces, etched with tension.Zhi Hao sat calmly on a boulder, a large map unfurled before him. Lines representing the Hu Clan's territories covered the parchment, with red dots marking their key locations."The Hu Clan has been a thorn in our side for far too long," Zhi Hao stated, his voice steady yet cold. "We cannot destroy them through a direct assault. They're too vast, with powerful allies."Black 1, sitting beside him, nodded. "Then, what’s the plan?"Zhi Hao pointed to three key locations on the map.“First, Hu Yang City. The economic heart of the Hu Clan. Most of their trade and strategic resources come from there.Second, Red Sky Fortress. Their military stronghold, protected by a formidable defensive formation and thousands of elite warriors.Th

After the destruction of the Western Fortress of the Crimson Sky Clan, the area was shrouded in thick black smoke. Ruins lay scattered, and the corpses of the clan's soldiers lay motionless, some still charred from the lightning strikes and explosions. Amid the devastation, Zhi Hao stood tall on the peak of the ruined tower, his face expressionless, his eyes radiating a piercing coldness.The Four Black gathered behind him, awaiting further instructions. But the ominous silence was broken by the crackling sound of a severely wounded soldier dragging his bloodied body closer, his breath labored."Why... why are you doing this...? We were only following orders...," groaned the soldier, his trembling hand raised as if pleading for mercy.Zhi Hao slightly lowered his head, staring at the man with icy disdain. "Orders? Is that your excuse for slaughtering the weak? Did you think that absolved you of your sins?"The soldier sobbed, his tears mixing with the blood streaming from the wounds o

“You think you can kill me with that?”Zhi Hao raised his sword high. “Lightning Blade Technique, Third Form—Sky Shatterer!”From his blade, a bright blue light surged into the sky, forming a colossal wave of energy that cascaded down toward the elders. Their techniques crumbled instantly, and their bodies were flung dozens of meters, crashing hard onto the ground.Hu Jingrong leapt forward, his crimson aura taking the form of a massive fire dragon. “I’ll kill you myself, Zhi Hao!”Zhi Hao stared at him impassively. “Try it. But your fate will be no different.”The fire dragon charged toward Zhi Hao, melting the earth in its wake. But Zhi Hao calmly swung his sword once more. A lightning dragon of blue light burst forth, colliding head-on with Hu Jingrong’s fire dragon.BOOM!The deafening explosion shook the ground and sent shockwaves across the battlefield. When the dust finally settled, Hu Jingrong was kneeling, his body scorched and bleeding. His breathing was ragged, his eyes fil