"Never mind, brother Chia. Let's talk about something else," Yan Chen said.
Chia Yun smiled. He knew his new friend was trying to change the subject. He himself actually disliked the subject that Yan Chen was talking about. Moreover, it was related to the young man's sect, which should not be said to others."Where are you going next, brother Cia?" "Are you going to stay here for a long time?" asked Yan Chen."I'm still in town for the next five days, Brother Yan! What is it? Do you want me to leave this city immediately like you said last time?" replied Chia Yun with a smile.Yan Chen became uneasy and confused at Chia Yun's words. His intentions were not what the young man had said. In fact, he is very happy that Chia Yun is still living in Xiang He City. It was because he was the only person he felt he could be friends with."I have no intention of asking you to leave this place. Last time, I wanted you to leave the city immediately because it was unsafe. Now that everything is under control, your presence in this place is very pleasant," Yan Chen replied.Again, Chia Yun smiled in response to Yan Chen's answer. It was as if the young man had no burden at all with his words. In fact, people were made to go awry and become uncomfortable themselves. It was to the point that the young man wiped the sweat from his forehead.Chia Yun then excused himself to leave the restaurant. When the young man stood up, Yan Chen also stood up."Where is brother Chia going?" asked Yan Chen."I just want to take a walk around the city, Brother Yan! Is there something wrong? Or do you want to keep an eye on me so you can monitor my movements?" Chia Yun replied with his trademark smile."Ah, that's not what I meant! If Brother Chia doesn't mind me accompanying you, I'll gladly take you around the city. Moreover, I know the intricacies of this city very well. If you don't find it boring to walk with me, I will be happy to be your guide," Yan Chen replied.Chia Yun only replied with a nod of his head. Even with such a gesture, the cent seemed pleased. He then led Chia Yun around the city of Xiang He.Throughout the trip around Xiang He city, Chia Yun did not even open her eyes. Even though it was obvious that Chen was waiting He still couldn't tell if his friend was truly blind or had just closed his eyes.Yan Chen was actually reminded of the young man who had come to the sect to seek revenge against his two seniors. He saw the same young man close his eyes. There was indeed a resemblance between the two of them at a glance. There was no difference in stature or height. Only the faces were different between the two people.It was the facial difference that made Yan Chen certain that Chia Yun and the young man who was seeking revenge on behalf of the Liong family were two different people. He could see the faces of the two. They were similar at first glance, but upon closer inspection, the difference was obvious."Brother Yan, is there something wrong with me? I noticed that you have been watching me all the way around Xianghe City. Is that suspicious to you?" asked Chia Yun, still showing her smile and friendly face even though her question seemed probing."I didn't do that. I was just wondering why you never opened your eyes. I apologize in advance if I ask such a presumptuous question. Is brother Cia really unable to see?"
Hahaha, that's what you're curious about, Brother Yan. I really can't open these eyes. Maybe I can do it once in a while. But it would be very dangerous. You may think that I can't see. But don't worry, I won't trouble you!" Chia Yun replied.From Chia Yun's answer, Yan Chen suspected that the young man had a strange disease in his eyes. That's why he said he couldn't open his eyes and that it would be dangerous. He suspected that if Chia Yun opened his eyes, it would endanger his health. He nodded his head to indicate that he understood Chia Yun's situation."Don't you want to see a physician to treat your eyes? I have an acquaintance with a Sakti physician who is effective in treating all kinds of diseases. If you want, I can take you to the Sakti healer's place." Yan Chen asked again."No need, Brother Yan! I'm quite comfortable in this state. When the time comes, my eyes can be opened freely. You don't need to worry about that, Brother Yan."Yan Chen did not insist anymore. He then escorted Chia Yun to his lodging place. Afterward, the Fire Star Sect's main disciple returned to his residence.Yan Chen had been assigned to go down the mountain every three days to monitor the condition of Xiang He City. Thus, he could freely roam the city without being reprimanded by his sect. What he was doing was his duty to report on every situation that occurred in the city closest to the Fire Star Sect.Upon Yan Chen's return to the Tian Yun hill where his sect stood, he once again encountered a heart-wrenching scene. The disciples were seen practicing vigorously, but there was no joy on their faces. They were as if undead, practicing just to fulfill an obligation. Not to mention after he entered the main hall to face his master, the eldest of the six disciples of the great master, who was also the auxiliary master in the sect.He had overheard the conversation of two of his teacher's uncles who were involved in the massacre, wanting to surrender to the young man known as the Shadow of Death Swordsman, some of whom called him the God of Death without the swordsman appendage in front of him. However, the wishes of Yan Chen's two teacher-uncles were flatly rejected by the great master. The Fire Star Sect leader insisted on facing the young man together.Seeing Yan Chen coming, the serious conversation was stopped. Yan Chen was invited to approach the meeting place."Disciple Yan Chen faces the great master, teacher, and uncle teacher!" Yan Chen exclaimed as he knelt down."How is Xianghe City now?" asked Chang Wutian, opening the conversation."Grandmaster, the city of Xianghe is safe and sound with no more disturbances. The townspeople are carrying on as usual. All the members of the Red Bear Sect have been executed by the city leaders," Yan Chen replied."Thank goodness then. Now we can concentrate on dealing with that young man. I think in five days we can build up a force that he won't be able to break through," Chang Wutian told his students."Our master is ready to surrender. Don't let this sect be destroyed just because of the two of us. We are ready to take responsibility for everything we did." Yuan Chao said."I have decided that we will face it together. These five days are enough time to think of a plan to deal with that young man. He once helped us in the battle against the Red Bear Sect, and I believe he still has some kindness in his heart. So that is the gap we are trying to enter."Yuan Chao and Yuan Ming could no longer refute the words of Chang Wutian, the great teacher. He knew exactly that if his teacher had decided then no one would be able to oppose him. But he already had a plan if indeed the young man who demanded and retaliated came."Yuan Chao, in the village at the end of the Xianghe city border, there is a village called Tu Ding village. The village is currently in turmoil due to the emergence of a demon man who often eats the hearts of local infants. I am sending you the Six Dragons of the Fire Sta
"Grhhhhh... Apparently, they invited martial arts experts again. How dare they challenge me? I'll take out that village chief today to serve as a warning to the others."The shadowy black figure stopped between two trees. His eyes gazed at the village hall. He sensed that there was a considerable force inside the village chief's residence.The face of the black shadow figure was extremely sinister. Its entire body was covered with gorilla-like fur. Between its lips were long, sharp fangs. It was truly a terrifying demon or devil. Within its body was a core of great power.The demon walked toward the village hall. Suddenly, its body transformed into that of a normal human. All the hair on his body seemed to go inside. He became a man around 40 years old."Is anyone there?" The demon-incarnate man exclaimed when he was right in front of the village hall.Moments later, the village chief, Tu Ding, came out from inside. He looked astonished that there was someone in front of his village h
"You'd better leave me alone if you don't want to regret it!" said Chia Yun in a very cold tone.Ju Bhu Cheng had stopped in his tracks. He thought Chia Yun was going to attack. After seeing that the young man didn't have the power he expected, the half-demon immediately grabbed Chia Yun's body and carried him away from the place.After Ju Bhu Cheng left with Chia Yun, seven members of the Fire Star Sect arrived. They had already managed to kill eight demons that often disturbed the village. The ruined state of the village hall made them anxious. Especially after learning that the village chief had died with a hole in his heart."Where's Brother Chia?" Yan Chen half shouted.The six dragons of the Fire Star Sect moved swiftly to check on the situation. They didn't find what they were looking for. The six main disciples of the Fire Star Sect returned to the village hall. Yan Chen was still checking every corner of the room for clues."We didn't find anything. There are only two possibi
"You'll regret meddling in my business!"Ju Bhu Cheng threatened in a cold tone of voice. He then moved quickly to hit the five main members of the Fire Star Sect. The five people were immediately sent flying in five directions. They tried to get back up and were attacked by the werewolf incarnation.The five finally fell unconscious. Ju Bhu Cheng then gathered them in one place with two other people. He then walked towards Chia Yun, who was lying on the altar.Actually, it was not the seven people from the Fire Star Sect who were unconscious. Yuan Chao was still conscious. But because his internal injuries were too severe, he was unable to move. Only his eyes were able to open slowly. It was a coincidence that he was looking at the altar, so he could see what Ju Bhu Cheng was doing clearly."Hahaha, I'm sorry, young man, I won't take you as a disciple." "I will use you as a sacrifice for the perfection of my magic!""Hmmm... I told you not to bother me. But you still did it. Today is
"Yan Chen, where do you usually meet your friend Chia Yun?" Yuan Chao asked.There was only one day left until Liong Yun's arrival at the Fire Star Sect Headquarters. An increasingly tense situation for the sect's residents. A confusing situation for the Fire Star Sect Leader to take a stand.The incident with the demon last time in the forest led the Fire Star Sect people to conclude that the one who saved them was the Swordsman of the Shadow of Death (there was a slight revision to the title given to Liong Yun). In other words, they would have died if the mysterious young man had not appeared to save them.The truth about the person who saved them being the Swordsman of the Shadow of Death was confirmed by Yuan Chao, who claimed to have seen the young man. However, he did not tell the truth that the shadow of death, or Liang Yun, was none other than Chia Yun, whom they were trying to save."I usually meet him at the restaurant owned by Mr. Yue, the eldest uncle master." He stays at
It was the evening after the promised day of vengeance. The atmosphere on Tian Yun Hill turned extremely tense. They all gathered on the field right in front of the Fire Star Sect's main hall. Although all the members had gathered, none of them seemed to be preparing for a fight.Indeed, after the seven Fire Star Sect members were rescued by Liong Yun, the Fire Star Sect Leader had already surrendered everything to the heavens. He no longer intended to put up a fight. Because in his mind, if the young man with the title of Deathly Shadow Swordsman did not help, his two disciples would have already died. Then what is the difference now? It can be said that it only extends their lives a little."I didn't expect you to welcome me in such a way when my arrival this time is to take the lives of your two disciples. If you still wish to defend them, then you may try!" said Liong Yun, who had suddenly appeared in that place without any prior knowledge of his presence."Hmmm... Welcome, young
As midnight approached, the Northern Dragon Gate Pavilion became very quiet. All disciples and members were required to go into their respective homes and not wander around. Except for those assigned to guard duty, only then were they free to roam in the night's atmosphere.A red shadow flashed very quickly, like the passage of a light beam. Anyone who saw it would think it was a mirage. They would have been surprised to learn that it was the movement of a young man whose name had recently become the talk of the martial arts world. The Swordsman of the Shadow of DeathLiong Yun's movement through the Northern Dragon Gate Pavilion was unaware of the accompanying people. Even though most of them had abilities above the average of the martial world's people. But still, the movements of the shadow of death could not be sensed by them.Liong Yun stood right in front of the door of the Northern Dragon Gate Pavilion Sect Leader's room. He could tell that behind the door inside the room, the
After drinking tea for a long time, the brown shadow left the place carrying Liong Yun, and only then did the power that made the people of the North Dragon Gate Pavilion's Profound Realm immovable disappear. They were finally able to move again."Thank God, the young man suddenly lost consciousness. He still has a little time; of course no one else can live in this pavilion," said Zhang Juyen, relieved.Even so, he also felt sad because he had lost the number two person in the sect he belonged to. One of his confidants as well as the main helper he has to teach students in his sect"I don't know what relationship that young man has with Liong Chen. Was that young man with the title of Death Shadow Warrior Then why am I also being targeted? Whereas Liong Chen is my own son-in-law. If he really had something to do with him, he shouldn't have attacked me," muttered Zhang Juyen.The students then started to clean up the remnants of the battle. They also buried the bodies of the sect memb
They were the Divine Hands Deity, the Sword Lightning Deity, and the White Tiger King. Without hesitation, the three joined Lin Lian Xue's side to face the remaining Four Dragon Protectors. With their arrival, the attacks that once threatened lives were now countered with equally ferocious strikes.The tide of battle began to turn. In mere moments, Lin Lian Xue delivered a decisive blow to the Southern Dragon, causing him to collapse with labored breaths before finally succumbing to his injuries. The remaining three Dragon Protectors began to falter against the relentless attacks of these formidable warriors.Amid the chaos of battle, the Black Dragon Emperor, witnessing the destruction of his army, could no longer contain his fury. With a face flushed in rage, he lunged toward Lin Lian Xue, determined to end her life. “How dare you!” he roared in hatred.However, just before the Black Dragon Emperor could reach Lin Lian Xue, a dazzling white light sliced through his path, accompanied
The awaited morning finally arrived, the ninth day of the fifth month. The skies above the Northern Empire’s border were gray, as if nature itself felt the tension between the two sides about to engage in a life-and-death battle.The combined forces of the Southern and Eastern Empires, led by the Master of Dragon Island, moved forward in neat formations. In the distance, they saw the Black Dragon Empire’s army, already prepared across the valley, led directly by the Black Dragon Emperor and his four Dragon Guardians—a newly formed rank after many sect leaders had been killed by Liong Yun.The Black Dragon Empire’s troops lined up with discipline. The soldiers, clad in black robes and menacing masks, were accompanied by dark art practitioners infamous for their ruthlessness and willingness to sacrifice lives. Loud cheers echoed from their ranks, as if to shake the courage of their opponents.Standing on a small hill, the Master of Dragon Island observed both sides preparing for battle.
Two days later, the forces of the Eastern Empire and the Southern Empire arrived at the border of the Northern Imperial City. The thunderous sound of thousands of soldiers marching shattered the stillness of the cold morning at the border. Amidst the formation, figures who symbolized hope moved with composed confidence.The Southern Emperor, accompanied by General Guo and the Master of Dragon Island, personally led his troops, while on the other side, the charismatic Eastern Emperor advanced with his strongest generals.The Southern Emperor, with his charisma and experience as a ruler, exuded authority, while the Eastern Emperor, who was once a legendary warrior, displayed his prowess. Two great leaders, commanding massive forces, prepared to launch an assault against the Black Dragon Empire.Aware of the high risk of conflict between these two massive armies, which could prove disastrous for both sides, the Southern Emperor and Eastern Emperor agreed to hold a meeting.In the midst o
With the strength he had unleashed up to half of his power, Lo Hao struck the ground with a powerful fist, and a violent tremor immediately spread, creating large cracks that crept toward Lin Lian Xue. The surrounding trees trembled, and some ancient roots emerged from the earth, making the battlefield even more chaotic.Lin Lian Xue avoided the cracks with an agile leap, but Lo Hao was already in front of her, ready to slash her with a hand that had now transformed into sharp black claws.The clash between Lo Hao's claws and Lin Lian Xue's sword sparked a blinding flash of energy. The air around them hissed as if burning, emitting sparks from their relentless battle.Each of Lin Lian Xue's moves, clad in a light resembling a dragon's shadow, aimed at Lo Hao's vital points. However, Lo Hao was now not only defending; he began launching counterattacks that were even more ferocious. "This is the end of the bloodline of the Dragon Sky Warrior!" he shouted, throwing a powerful punch that
The darkness of the forest surrounding Lin Lian Xue grew denser, as if cloaked in a mysterious mist that enveloped the trees and made each step feel heavy. Ancient trees with roots that sprawled like living creatures lurked, and the typically tranquil sounds of the night now echoed with strange vibrations, as if the forest was breathing in a sinister rhythm.Lin Lian Xue continued to move nimbly, following the dark figure she had chased from the camp, but slowly she realized she had strayed far from the imperial army.Suddenly, the figure stopped in the middle of the forest, right in a clearing dimly lit by moonlight. There, he stood tall, dressed in rough attire made of black fur mixed with blood. His face was hard and fierce, his lips curling into a smile that revealed fanged teeth."Welcome to my abode, sweet lady," he said with a deep voice that echoed in the darkness. "Surrender, and you will live happily as my wife. Or..." His words hung in the air, full of threat.Lin Lian Xue
The great army of the Southern Empire continued its march northward. Thousands of brave soldiers marched together under the fluttering banners bearing the golden tiger emblem, the symbol of the Southern Empire's strength and courage.Amidst the army stood the imposing figure of Great General Guo, firmly mounted on his horse. His sharp eyes gazed ahead as if foreseeing every obstacle they would face. His large, muscular body radiated the aura of a formidable leader, with a face that seemed prepared to face anything for the safety of the world.Beside him was the Master of Dragon Island, an elderly man with white hair who remained robust and dignified. His face was resolute, with eyes that exuded the calmness of a warrior who had faced many battles. His daughter, a beautiful swordswoman with a resolute spirit matching her father’s, accompanied him, holding the family heirloom sword entrusted to her since childhood. Her face was stern but conveyed a hidden care, especially for the fate o
A golden shadow moved swiftly, darting between the trees like lightning slicing through the night. The Divine Hands Master, an old martial world figure with incredible speed, moved with one purpose. The Nameless Haunted Valley, where the young and mighty Liong Yun resided with his loyal followers.The valley was shrouded in deadly poisonous mist, filled with natural traps and ferocious beasts. But for the Divine Hands Master, none of these were obstacles. His speed was unstoppable, leaving a golden trail in the emptiness.Upon reaching the Haunted Valley, the Divine Hands Master immediately entered the residence of his master. Liong Yun, a young man with a handsome face, a firm jaw, and thick eyebrows resembling eagle wings, sat atop a jade stone with an air of authority. He appeared more like a learned scholar than someone from the rough world of martial arts.A gentle smile graced his lips, but his gaze was cold and sharp, displaying an unshakeable calmness. Behind his serene appear
That night, the atmosphere in the Northern and Western regions of the Black Dragon Empire’s territory turned menacing. The usually calm night wind now felt bone chilling, accompanied by dark shadows flitting in every corner of the villages.Many of the residents were terrified. Panicked screams could be heard everywhere, while the campfires in the middle of the villages flickered under the cold moonlight."My child! Please! Where is my child?" An old woman ran around crying in front of her empty house."He just went out this morning! How could he have disappeared?" an old man whispered to his neighbor, trembling. "Others have disappeared too. A few other young men are also missing.""This must be the work of demons!" his neighbor replied, pale-faced. "I heard from the neighboring village that three young men disappeared the same way! No trace, just a black mist left behind. Those who vanished all share the same trait they were all born on the first day of the seventh month.""Oh gods.
Liong Chen nodded, his voice still cold. “Not just any blood. The Black Dragon Emperor requires the blood of a hundred young men to be taken within two days.”The right protector fell silent for a moment, his face tense. “A hundred young men in two days? In our current situation? Our power is already fragmented after the last war!”“If not,” continued Liong Chen, disregarding the complaint, “his strength will never fully recover. And when that happens, the Black Dragon Empire will lose its leader forever.”The right protector furrowed his brows even deeper. “Without the Emperor, we will be destroyed... All his followers will perish.”“You know what needs to be done,” Liong Chen said sharply, his gaze full of pressure.“I will arrange everything,” replied the right protector firmly, although his mind was in turmoil.After the Right Protector left the room, Liong Chen remained beside the Black Dragon Emperor, his eyes observing the ruler’s weakened body. “A hundred lives—that’s all that