The prepared delicacies lay untouched on the ground, their aroma mingling with the stench of blood, turning the area into a deathly wasteland amidst the biting frost and splattered earth and stones.
No one dared to approach such a battlefield unless they were martial artists of equal strength or with the same level of understanding. But given the current situation, the only conclusion that could be drawn was the downfall of the Mu family.
Without a doubt, when the martial artists who had retreated here saw the scene of the icy river trapping the Bull Demon, who was trapped because he couldn't break the ice in time, they knew that there was no way to turn the tide.
The only options left are to either surrender or die, to live for oneself or for the Mu family.
"Gentlemen, surrender. If you continue, it will only be a last-ditch effort. Whether you escape or perish together, the only result you will get is the demise of the Mu family tonight."
"Why not surrender now? Our Niu family can increase your original treatment by half, and everything else will remain the same."
The Niu family martial arts master gently advised them, and some of the Mu family martial arts masters wavered, but others remained dismissive.
"Surrender? That sounds nice, but who knows if we've fallen into your trap and are just surrendering? Enough said! Even if I die today, it will be for the Mu family!"
He wanted to charge again, but no one else made a move, or rather, as soon as he stepped forward, dozens of attacks came from in front of and behind him.
Swords, spears, halberds, and arrows pierced through him... He offered no resistance whatsoever. Under the full force of a martial artist of the same level, any resistance he made was utterly futile and was completely overwhelmed.
He died, his eyes wide open in death, falling towards the direction of the Mu family. His last wisp of internal energy allowed the earth and rocks to support him, enabling him to stand upright.
His death marked an end, and the remaining surrenderers swiftly turned on the remaining rebels, unleashing a massacre.
The Niu family had no interest in these people. Martial artists are different from martial masters. If there is a martial master, what difference does it make if there are a hundred martial artists?
As the blood of the last rebel was absorbed by the land in large gulps, the battle at the very center came to an end.
The ice dragon annihilated the Bull Demon's phantom, and half of Mu Changchun's body was also shattered, with only the upper part of his chest falling out of the battlefield.
“Mastering the essence of art, very good! I am convinced of my defeat today. You have won, Niu Yuancheng, but I will never let you take over the mine so easily.”
"I will die, but none of you will leave here alive!"
The last resort is to blow this place up. Ideally, we would wait until they enter the mine before blowing it up, but at this moment, there is no other way.
The defeat was too swift, far too swift. No one expected these people to be so eager for the Mu family to die. The formation was countered, they were outnumbered, and their combat strength was overwhelming, with only four martial arts masters leading the team.
What danger awaits the Mu family? Mu Changchun knew the impending fate, but he would not regret his own death. As long as there are still people, the Mu family will not fall!
With such resolve, Mu Changchun detonated the mine, intending to take everyone down with him. But at that moment, he saw a figure in blue robes blocking his view.
"Have you not heard that there is always a way out? Uncle Changchun, the Mu family will not perish tonight, and these people will not leave alive either."
"Of course, before that, you should get some sleep."
A large hand forcefully ripped his head off and placed it in front of him. Looking at the familiar face, Mu Changchun's eyes widened and his lips parted.
"Let's go! Why did it have to come to this, my dear nephew!"
But the call did not save his life. With a merciless throw, the hand struck him, and the attack that had been meant to sever Mu Changchun's life force completely shattered his head.
Mu Changchun died, but his death did not end as he had meticulously planned. Instead, it was a meaningless death, and he died without a complete corpse.
This was both kindness and respect, simply because Dao Chengyi had given up his idea of practicing Gu on him and gave him a promise that would leave him with no regrets.
Such a turn of events would make anyone hesitate, but to dare to go against the tide and face the encirclement of twelve martial arts masters and three hundred martial artists all by himself is truly extraordinary.
Especially since this person had already proven his arrogance with his strength before, and had made a name for himself in the Qingmang world with his strength.
“I’ve thought about many things. I’ve considered that you were young and impetuous and fought alongside this person against me. I’ve also considered that you might escape to save yourself. I’ve also considered that a powerful figure might step in to rescue you.”
"But I never imagined that you would appear at this time and kill the person who truly protected you."
Niu Yuancheng looked at the composed and confident Dao Chengyi and pondered the reasons for his actions. This man was by no means an arrogant person with unrealistic ambitions. Looking at his arrogant moments, he was always composed and had a convincing and impressive deed.
At this moment? What is his background? Why would he kill someone from his own camp?
"reason?"
"It's very simple. You want the Mu family, and I want the Mu family too, but my strength is not enough, so naturally I need someone to help me weaken it."
"And in order to prevent me from facing threats from others after I take control of the Mu family, I also need to eliminate all of you one by one."
"Ultimately, it was nothing more than seeking peace of mind. The mine was useful to me, but I couldn't just abandon it. So, I gave it a ride."
Dao Chengyi scanned his surroundings, and everyone who met his gaze would instinctively look away, simply because his gaze was so cold, so ruthless, so heartless and cruel.
"You beast! You monster! Do you know how much the Mu family has sacrificed for you? They not only stopped those forces that wanted to attack you, but also gave you a lot of cultivation resources! The fact that you can stand here safely now is all thanks to the Mu family's kindness!"
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