174. Key to Success, Part Two
The surrounding water vapor evaporated, yet it did not harm the leaves or grass in the slightest. The power of control had reached its peak at this moment; all things have life and cannot be plundered at will.
He Chen's mental cultivation technique triggered a thunderous storm in the sky, with a deafening roar. Before his eyes, amidst a gray-black expanse, lightning flashed and thunder roared. Then, with unbelievably fast speed, he unleashed a slash. One was calm and exhilarating, the other ruthless and insane. The higher one climbs, the colder it gets, so one must descend to the mortal realm.
A thousand magnificent thirty-foot-long gentleman's blades, carrying thunder and fire blade energy, resembled a thousand dazzling white flames. The white flames landed, illuminating the dark path of Yama.
The moment Young Master Chai opened his mouth, before he could finish speaking, Madam Chai and the servants beside her had time to change their expressions. Elder Feng, Elder Lan, and the other two had just sensed the impending danger and had just flown out of the carriage onto the top of the talisman.
In an instant, a dense barrage of blades flashed, cleaving the carriage into pieces and the horses into countless fragments. The coachman and disciples, caught off guard, gaped in disbelief. They were instantly sliced into countless pieces.
A thousand gentlemen's blades slashed in from his head, ears, and shoulders. His outstretched fingers didn't have time to scream; he forgot to feel anything, only feeling a ray of light pierce through his body in an instant.
Then, as if the ground had cracked open, it was cleaved more than ten feet into the ground, and a deep pit of unseen depth was carved out beneath its feet.
Inside the deep pit, flames blazed, lightning crackled incessantly, and the aroma of roasting meat wafted through the air, tempting some wild animals. Yet, they were too frightened to look up, covering their heads.
The four elders in the air, mouths agape, were about to shout their condemnation, 'You, shameless, you launched a sneak attack!'
Before he could finish speaking, his voice abruptly stopped, his eyes filled with terror and disbelief. His own body, harder than iron, the protective shield and talisman that could withstand a single blow from the Landlord Martial Emperor, now seemed as fragile as paper.
In an instant, it shattered, and countless blades of energy entered its body, instantly slicing its beautiful face and strong body into countless pieces in parallel. It was perfectly fair; death is the fairest thing.
He didn't have time to use any spells, sneak attacks, or troop formations before he was directly cut down and fell into a pit thirty feet long.
In an instant, the blade energy ignited, burning everything in its path. Four tiny, inch-long figures, engulfed in flames, clashed together, their eyes filled with malice, as if in disbelief, emitting pitiful and miserable cries.
"Release us, or the sect leader will certainly not spare you," Elder Feng managed to threaten.
He Chen looked at the four people, who were on the verge of death, and said sincerely, "I really don't know how to put out a fire. Please take your leave."
"You will die a horrible death, I curse you!" Before Elder Feng could finish speaking, the flames instantly engulfed his head, turning him to ashes.
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The kill point flew by quickly.
He Chen stood in mid-air, looking up at the thirty-zhang-long pit where the raging flames had been extinguished.
With a sudden thought, he stomped his foot in mid-air, and instantly the deep pit closed rapidly. The elders' personal belongings had already been burned to ashes by the flames. What a pity, let them be buried here.
Only the potholes and faint knife marks on the ground indicate that a battle once took place here.
Several figures arrived quickly from the direction of Wanzhou City.
Looking at these figures, some were familiar, some were unfamiliar. Without paying them much attention, he simply nodded slightly to Mi Zhanguo, Xie Yanyan, Shi Feixuan, Shi Wanwan, and the others, as a greeting.
Then he turned to Mi Zhanguo and said, "Prefect Xie, arrange for people to repair the road." He then glanced at the others, including some people who had come from afar, but paid them little attention.
With a flick of the wrist, it quickly disappeared from everyone's sight.
Mi Zhanguo, Xie Yanyan, Shi Feixuan, Shi Wanwan, Shi Bo, Shang Qingxuan, Yang Long, Yang Hu, and others looked at the road, which was thirty feet long, after He Chen left.
Although the road surface has now been closed up, it is still full of potholes. It's as if some heavy blow has overturned the entire road surface.
Uncle Shi and the others unconsciously crouched down to examine the surface closely. They gently touched the ground with their fingers. Everything on the ground, stones and other objects, had been pulverized into dust. A gust of wind blew it away, sending it flying like sand.
Moreover, the powder was still warm. A warm temperature. But it couldn't warm the astonished hearts of everyone. Everyone was utterly astonished.
Shang Qingxuan, her face veiled by a light gauze, her hair reaching her waist, her legs long and her back straight, slowly squatted down. She closed her eyes, carefully sensing the awe-inspiring power within the sand. The power dissipated very quickly. But even this glimpse revealed a glimpse of its power.
The more Shang Qingxuan experienced it, the more she could feel its immense power. A tremendous battle had taken place here. From the moment the dark clouds covered the sky until they arrived, it was already over.
Looking closely at the faint traces still remaining, a hook-shaped mark tens of feet long stretched across the ground, demonstrating the power of the strike. Terrifying indeed, its depths were unfathomable.
At this moment, Jie Yanyan felt the same way. Her pretty face reflected her feelings. She felt she had benefited greatly. Swords and sabers, though different paths, lead to the same destination.
The Shi sisters, dressed in identical cloud-patterned brocade robes, were indistinguishable without a word. Similarly, they carefully sensed the sword energy within the sand.
The atmosphere immediately fell silent. Inside Wanzhou City, other prominent families and forces had also arrived, but unfortunately, they were too late. The temperature in the sand had already dropped.
All they could see along the road was devastation. Everywhere was a scene of ruins, as if a catastrophe had struck. Stretching for dozens of meters, the sight sent chills down the spines of the various factions present, instantly erasing any ulterior motives they might have harbored.
Huangtu County was bustling with activity. People came and went, and vehicles moved about. Some were strong, carrying loads on their backs, others were leading horses, and still others were pushing tricycles. Young girls strolled around the streets shyly.
A team from the local police station, with knives at their waists, maintained order in the county town.
"Stop thief! Stop thief!" a shrill middle-aged woman's voice rang out. A thin man ran incredibly fast, as if he were about to fly, and in the blink of an eye, he was about to leap onto the wall and vault over.
Suddenly, a large net descended from the sky, and they were instantly captured.
The caught thief, unfazed, shouted threats, "You'd better let me go right now, or our boss will tear you to shreds!"
Police Chief Yang searched him thoroughly. He pulled out three money pouches: one made of coarse gray cloth, one of brocade, and one of coarse linen.
Then, nonchalantly, he said, "Arrest this man. Interrogate him thoroughly when we get back. See if he has any accomplices."
At this moment, a woman dressed in gray and a middle-aged man dressed in the same clothes, with an open jacket, rushed over, looking anxious and furious!
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