Chapter 51
Su Mu untied the Taotie from behind and threw it on the ground, then picked up a knife and pointed it at Lan Jueming.
“You’re right! I may never be as good as you in this life or the next, but the life and death of humanity is not something you can decide alone. Even though I’ve been called a good-for-nothing since I was a child, even a good-for-nothing has the choice to live. Everyone’s life belongs to themselves. I want to become your disciple so that I have the power to protect the people I care about, instead of becoming a good-for-nothing who is always being protected. Even if I die at your hands today, I will tell you that it’s not us who are beyond saving, but you!”
"Master, this is the last time I'll call you that. You've always taken protecting humanity as your mission, devoting almost all your energy to it. But does protecting humanity mean harming your own kind and using the weak to prolong your own lives? Do you remember how you taught me to prioritize the safety of humanity when exorcising demons? Do you remember how you protected women and children even when you were injured yourself? I asked you then why you put yourself in danger for the sake of the weak, and you told me that if exorcists didn't exist to protect humanity, then their existence would be meaningless."
Lan Jueming sighed deeply, his thoughts drifting back to the past.
"Chengfeng, there's no turning back for me now. I will use your lifespans to eliminate demons. Although your names will not be recorded in history, I will thank you on behalf of all humanity."
The three stepped forward simultaneously, the crisp sound of their swords clashing made the air tremble. Cheng Feng's sword moved lightly and nimbly, the tip of his sword piercing Lan Jueming's vitals like a butterfly flitting among flowers. Su Mu's arm veins bulged, his sword strike was fierce and powerful, and he slashed horizontally.
Lan Jueming, however, used speed to overcome strength. His sword moved nimbly in his wrist, and sparks flew when the three clashed. In the blink of an eye, more than ten moves had already been exchanged.
The two knew that even combined they were no match for Lan Jueming, but given the situation, they were prepared to die.
Amidst the flashing blades, Jing Tao rose and teleported to take the blow for Cheng Feng. The sharp blade pierced through her left shoulder, the tip emerging from her back. The intense pain caused Jing Tao to gasp, spitting out a mouthful of blood onto the sword. The sword pierced through Jing Tao's body inch by inch. Even so, Jing Tao held onto Lan Jueming's right hand tightly, rendering him unable to move.
Cheng Feng didn't even have time to grieve before he thrust his sword into Lan Jueming's body.
Lan Jueming lifted Jing Tao with one hand and used her body to crash into Cheng Feng. Cheng Feng had no choice but to put away his sword to avoid hurting Jing Tao. Lan Jueming struck with his palm, and Cheng Feng's internal organs were injured.
Jing Tao's grip tightened, so Lan Jueming had no choice but to keep punching Jing Tao's injured eyes.
Blood splattered everywhere, and after the two punches, Jing Tao gradually lost consciousness.
Ren Dong's tears burst forth, and she cried out as she lunged at Lan Jueming, tightly clutching his left leg with both hands.
"elder brother!"
Su Mu struggled to his feet. The sound of honeysuckle and the excruciating pain from his wounds instantly ignited his fighting spirit. A violent power surged from his dantian throughout his body. The veins on his hand gripping the knife bulged, and the blade even gleamed with a cold, sharp light. Every breath he took carried a heavy sense of oppression.
With a single strike, he slashed at Lan Jueming's body.
The blade grazed Lan Jueming's ribs, the sharp pain causing him to gasp. With a swift motion, he threw Jing Tao to the ground and kicked Ren Dong away.
Su Mu faces off against Lan Jueming.
A chill ran through the air. Just as Lan Jueming was about to become alert, the tip of the sword pierced his lower back. Lan Jueming instinctively pressed his hands against the wound. At that moment, Su Mu's blade struck his heart.
Knowing his time was near, Lan Jue clenched his fists, lowered his shoulders and twisted his waist. With the last of his strength, he struck the two men in the chest with his fists, producing a dull thud. The two men were thrown back and immediately lost consciousness.
Looking at the crowd lying on the ground, Ren Dong picked up Cheng Feng's sword and bravely walked towards Lan Jueming.
"You are already seriously injured, stop resisting."
Lan Jueming looked down at his wound, where blood had already pooled on the ground. He knew he was about to die. He glanced at Chengfeng and Jingtao and laughed self-deprecatingly.
He held back some strength when he swung his palm at Cheng Feng, but those two circles from Jing Tao completely blinded her.
"Little girl"
"W-what's wrong?"
Tell Chengfeng that we'll have to rely on him from now on.
Lan Jueming used his last bit of strength to stay by Jing Tao's side.
"Stop right there! What do you think you're doing!"
Honeysuckle's sword was already pointed at Lan Jueming's neck.
Lan Jueming slumped to the ground and gently patted Jing Tao's head.
Finally, there is no longer a number one in the world.
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