343 The Rise and Fall of the Royal City, Chapter Seventy-One
In the instant of the explosion, man and blade became one, the blade slashing down at the waist with a deafening boom.
With his protective aura broken and before any new strength could be generated, a blade pierced his body, causing it to explode instantly with unparalleled power, shattering him into two pieces.
Blood and flesh splattered, spraying blood that instantly stained the space red. A agonizing roar shook the heavens.
After a shrill roar, it fell heavily to the ground in two pieces. There was a hint of disbelief in its eyes. Its upper body tried to leap away, showing its incredible vitality.
But then, a punch came down with immense force, followed by a series of lightning-fast punches, one after another, leaving Old Man Tiger unable to defend himself or dodge, and he was almost smashed into a pulp.
"Ahem, don't smash it. It won't look good if it's broken. You can give it to the young lady as a gift later, and there's also a demon core..."
Supported by the captain, Yun Heiyi swallowed some healing medicine. The bleeding from the corner of his mouth had stopped, but his chest was slightly sunken, and his whole body looked as if he were seriously ill, pale and bloodless.
Zhang Dazhuang immediately stopped fighting and rushed over to help, saying urgently, "General, don't talk anymore, quickly treat your wounds."
Yun Heiyi's body trembled slightly. With a heavy hand, he handed the precious sword to Zhang Dazhuang. His eyes showed little emotion, only determination. Then he closed his eyes and sat down, his breath faint.
Zhang Dazhuang opened his mouth, but couldn't close it, and for a moment he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. The atmosphere instantly became tense, with worry and tension intertwined. He looked around, about to speak.
A figure appeared silently a foot away, dressed entirely in black, seemingly blending into the night. His appearance was completely unexpected and silent, as if he had always existed in this space, only previously overlooked.
Looking at the familiar figure and face, and feeling an indescribable sense of peace welling up inside him, Zhang Dazhuang's face lit up with joy. He greeted, "Greetings, son-in-law."
He nodded slightly, a sense of relief washing over him. His face was calm and serene. After observing for a moment, he came behind him, placed one hand on his body, and continuously channeled his true energy into the black-clad figure.
At this moment, everyone's attention was focused on Yun Heiyi. The other half, the two accomplices who had eaten the scholar's bones, were now preparing to sneak away. Without Tiger Grandpa's restraint, they might turn into demons in the future.
True energy circulated within the black-clad figure, like a powerful king dispelling Tiger Lord's crimson power, and like the warmth of spring melting away the icy frost, repairing the injured sternum.
The vital energy continuously repaired the wounds, slowly healing the ruptured blood vessels and broken tendons and bones. Time seemed to stand still at this moment, and even the sounds of breathing around became so clear.
Zhang Dazhuang glanced at the two fleeing ghosts, remaining fully alert, but made sure not to disturb their escape. At this moment, the black-clad figure before him was the priority.
Yun Heiyi's chest gradually swelled, and the pulse of life returned to his body. His eyes slowly opened, as if he had been reborn.
"Thank you so much, son-in-law!" The gratitude was sincere, without excessive formality. Only now, after slaying Tiger Master, did she truly understand her son-in-law's prowess. She was even more convinced of his abilities.
Having faced the gates of life and death, he felt a tremor from the depths of his soul. It reflected the fear and unease deep within him, as if his soul were being drawn towards the gates of life and death by a powerful force.
It was both incredibly clear and incredibly resistant; the soul seemed to know that if it crossed this gate between life and death, it would truly never wake up again.
"Thank you for your hard work!" came the soft, yet sincere, reply from the crowd.
"I swear to follow my son-in-law to the death." The answer was as firm and resolute as a vow.
It flashed by in an instant, as if it had never existed.
Zhang Dazhuang gazed in the direction his son-in-law had disappeared and said softly, "I'll stay here and guard. You two deal with those two quickly. If they disappear again, don't chase them too far."
"Yes." In the blink of an eye, the ten-person team quickly filed away and disappeared into the darkness. They had naturally seen the two cougars escape, but it was not as important as their black-clad general.
At this moment, we must accelerate at full speed, eliminate them as quickly as possible. How they died before they died is irrelevant now, but once they have eaten people, they cannot be allowed to live.
Seeing that the uneaten meat he had thrown out didn't elicit much of a reaction, he was momentarily taken aback.
He said unhappily, "Hey, didn't you guys see that? That's a leg bone."
Yun Baiyi remained silent, his heart heavy with worry. It seemed the other side had come prepared, and he couldn't wait any longer. Otherwise, Zhang Dazhuang and the others might be in danger.
Knowing in his heart that he could not wait any longer, he waved his hand and shouted, "Activate the formation!"
The delicate little girl opposite him, seeing that he hadn't answered her question at all, got angry and sneered, "A bunch of cowards! Your flesh is really good. I'm going to eat you all later."
Grilled, steamed, boiled—it's delicious!
If any of you are willing to become my slaves, I may spare your lives, including your families.
This is a rare opportunity!
Her delicate and lovely face, even with the bloodstains at the corner of her mouth, looked incredibly cute, like rouge. Even her angry expression and the harsh words she uttered had a unique beauty about them.
Upon hearing this, many soldiers felt a captivating allure, yet many were also overwhelmed by the murderous aura.
Yun Baiyi's eyes remained calm, his anger suppressed, replaced by coldness and resolve. He growled, "Activate the formation."
The battle flags fluttered fiercely, emitting a sharp, howling sound, their immense power soaring into the sky. Clad in sturdy armor and wielding sharp weapons, each of them was a fifth or sixth-tier warrior, radiating powerful blood energy that coalesced into a massive battle aura.
A crimson aura, several dozen feet high, shot into the sky. On the distant city wall, Wes and the others watched silently, a sense of insignificance rising within them, along with a profound shock.
I recalled the adult's instructions that had just reached my ears: 'Defend the city well.'
A pang of guilt shot through my heart; my cultivation was insufficient, I wasn't even qualified to participate in the battle!
Jin Luo and Jin Feng watched quietly, their tightly clenched hands revealing the turmoil in their hearts. The lord was so mighty, and this army was just as powerful.
Jinlu sighed softly, "To have such a strong army is truly our fortune, and to have you, sir, is even greater fortune."
The magnificent sight attracted many people. At this moment, on the city wall stood young city guards, patrol officers, and security personnel who looked up in awe.
Hearing the footsteps outside and the residents who had received the news, many couldn't help but get up to watch, silently praying in their hearts.
Although the distant scenery could not be fully seen, the sight of it soaring into the sky seemed like a raging fire, as captivating as the sun in the pitch-black night.
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