100: Chapter 100 Lord Shen Takes Action

The moment the cold, sinister, and terrifying Aura of The Black-Robed Man—which far surpassed that of Hall Master Lie Fentian—appeared, Hall Master Chen Qingfeng and Master Bai Song felt as if they had plunged into an ice cave, their hearts sinking to the very bottom.

A single Hall Master Lie Fentian had already required their joint efforts just to barely resist. Now, with the addition of an even stronger demonic sect expert, this battle... was in grave danger!

"Hahaha! Both of you Hall Masters, do you know fear now?" Seeing The Black-Robed Man appear, Hall Master Lie Fentian's heart settled. With a sinister laugh, the killing intent in his eyes grew even stronger.

"Unfortunately, it's too late! Today is the day you both die! Kill them!"

He barked fiercely as his body flashed rapidly, the crimson palm wind rising once more. This time, he erupted with all his strength, lunging straight at Master Bai Song, the Hall Master of the Baiyun Martial Arts Hall, who had just been forced back by him and whose Aura was slightly unstable!

He wanted to concentrate his power first to crush one of them with thunderous momentum!

Meanwhile, the eyes under the pale mask of that black-robed demonic sect expert flashed with a bloody light. His figure drifted like a phantom, carrying a freezing, Soul-chilling Death Qi as he lunged straight at Hall Master Chen Qingfeng!

His speed was so fast it seemed like teleportation. A hand, withered like an eagle's claw yet swirling with eerie black Qi, silently pressed toward Chen Qingfeng's vital back!

This strike was vicious, swift, and fatal!

"Not good!" Hall Master Chen Qingfeng's hair stood on end as an unprecedented sense of mortal crisis seized him!

He roared, pouring his life's cultivation into his fists. Turning around, he unleashed "Iron Wall and Copper Wall," the strongest defensive Move of the Breeze Fist Technique, attempting to forcefully withstand this fatal blow!

But he knew in his heart that facing this demonic sect heretic of unfathomable strength, he was likely doomed!

Seeing this, Master Bai Song was also shocked and pale. He wanted to go to the rescue, but was tightly pinned down by Hall Master Lie Fentian's even more violent "Fire Sand Palm," barely able to protect himself!

Just as Hall Master Chen Qingfeng was about to lose his life under the claws of The Black-Robed Man—

*Chii—!*

A greyish-white saber light, condensed to the absolute limit and seemingly capable of splitting the night and severing the Void Realm, suddenly lit up from the distant dark rooftop without any warning!

The saber light was initially as thin as a hair, but instantly expanded into a torrent that tore through the sky, carrying a piercing, whistling sound of breaking wind.

At a limit speed beyond what the naked eye could capture, it crossed a distance of dozens of Zhang, slashing with absolute precision at the withered claw of The Black-Robed Man that was about to touch Hall Master Chen Qingfeng's back!

Wherever the saber light passed, the air seemed to be plowed into a vacuum channel, producing a sharp sonic boom!

It was none other than the "Wind-Facing Slash"!

Moreover, it was a killing strike whose power far surpassed the one previously unleashed by Lin Tian, having already reached the realm of "Major Achievement"!

"Huh?!" The blood-red eyes behind The Black-Robed Man's mask suddenly contracted, and an extremely dangerous warning alarm exploded in his heart! This saber light came too fast! Too ferocious!

The heavy, sharp, and relentlessly tragic Saber Intent contained within it made even him feel a pang of palpitations!

Unable to care about attacking Hall Master Chen Qingfeng anymore, his body shook violently, leaving behind afterimages as his true form flashed rapidly toward the side and rear like a ghost!

*Shua!*

The saber light grazed past his black robe, slicing off a small piece of his hem.

Before the piece of cloth could even hit the ground, it was ground into powder by the Saber Qi!

"Who is it?! Get the hell out here!" The Black-Robed Man stabilized his posture and looked toward the source of the saber light with a mixture of shock and anger, his hoarse voice carrying a trace of disbelief.

In Heishan City, besides Centurion Shen Lian, there was actually someone else who could unleash such a terrifying saber light?! Moreover, this style of saber technique...

On the distant dark rooftop, a figure slowly stood up and walked down step by step.

His deep black flying fish robe fluttered gently in the night wind, and the Spring-Embroidered Saber at his waist was not yet fully sheathed, its blade faintly gleaming with a cold light.

The newcomer had a cold face and eyes like lightning. It was none other than the Imperial Guard Probationary Centurion—Centurion Shen Lian, who was supposed to be "critically injured and dying" and "recuperating" at the Centurion Office!

"Shen... Centurion Shen Lian?!" Seeing the newcomer clearly, The Black-Robed Man's pupils suddenly shrank to the size of pinpricks, and he cried out in shock, his voice filled with extreme shock and horror. "How is this possible?! Weren't you severely injured by our sect's 'Yin Fiend Palm' at Tingtao Villa, with your Meridians damaged, falling into a coma?!"

"How could you possibly appear here?! And... still have such combat power?!"

Hall Master Lie Fentian on the side was also stunned by this sudden turn of events. Forcing Master Bai Song back, his face instantly turned as pale as paper, his eyes filled with panic and incomprehension.

Centurion Shen Lian wasn't injured?! How was that possible?! The trap at Tingtao Villa...

"Surprised?" Centurion Shen Lian slowly walked to Hall Master Chen Qingfeng's side and stood shoulder to shoulder with him. His gaze calmly swept over The Black-Robed Man and Hall Master Lie Fentian, his tone flat, yet carrying a cold mockery and an all-controlling majesty.

"Since you could plot to lure this official to Tingtao Villa and set a trap, this official could naturally beat you at your own game, feigning a severe injury to see just how many hidden monsters in Heishan City would eagerly jump out."

"Looking at it now, the effect is quite good."

"The demonic sect heretics indeed couldn't restrain themselves. Since you've come, then... all of you shall stay."

"You... you feigned your injury?!" The Black-Robed Man was both shocked and angry, a violent rage of being fooled welling up in his heart.

He prided himself on his deep calculations, but he didn't expect to be outmaneuvered by Centurion Shen Lian instead!

"Don't panic!" The Black-Robed Man forcefully suppressed the horror in his heart and said sternly to Hall Master Lie Fentian, "Even if he isn't heavily injured, his strength might not be at its Peak! You pin down those two old fellows!"

"Centurion Shen Lian... leave him to me! This time, this seat will personally take his head!"

Before his voice could fade, the cold and evil Qi around his entire body erupted violently. His figure turned into a blurry black shadow, like a shadow clinging to bone, as he actively lunged at Centurion Shen Lian!

Wherever he passed, a thin layer of frost condensed on the ground, and the air temperature plummeted!

"Good timing!" A cold light flashed in Centurion Shen Lian's eyes. Instead of retreating, he advanced, his Spring-Embroidered Saber unsheathed once more, turning into a dense yet incomparably sharp web of blades to meet The Black-Robed Man!

The two instantly clashed in battle, saber lights and claw shadows intertwining as energy overflowed in all directions.

Wherever they passed, houses collapsed and walls crumbled with terrifying power, several times more dangerous than the battle between Hall Master Lie Fentian and the two Hall Masters just now!

On the other side, seeing Centurion Shen Lian appear with his strength completely intact, Hall Master Chen Qingfeng and Master Bai Song felt greatly reassured and their spirits were roused.

"Hall Master Lie Fentian! Your backer can barely protect himself, why don't you surrender?!" Hall Master Chen Qingfeng shouted furiously. Exchanging a glance with Master Bai Song, they joined forces once again and launched a fierce assault on the already rattled Hall Master Lie Fentian!

This time, the two of them had an Aura like a rainbow, aggressively attacking with every Move, vowing to slay this scum who colluded with the demonic sect on the spot!

With Centurion Shen Lian's appearance and participation, the battle at the Liehuo Martial Arts Hall instantly escalated, entering its most brutal phase!

Throughout the entire martial arts hall area, slaughter was taking place everywhere.

The elite Disciples of the Qingfeng and Baiyun halls, the remnants of the Liehuo Martial Arts Hall, and those lurking demonic sect Martial Artists were locked in a chaotic melee. The clashing of sabers and swords, roars, screams, and explosions of energy intertwined into a symphony of death,

Echoing through the night sky, it alarmed the entire Heishan City!

The demonic sect had clearly smuggled in a significant number of people this time, and every single one of them was fearless of death with bizarre Cultivation Techniques, putting considerable pressure on the two major martial arts halls.

However, the elite guards of the Imperial Guard, under the command of Squad Leader Zhao, also charged in from the outer perimeter, cooperating with the two major martial arts halls to divide and wipe out the demonic sect Martial Artists.

The battle was exceptionally fierce; people fell at every moment, blood staining the bluestone ground red, severed limbs scattered everywhere, and the air was thick with a heavy stench of blood.

Throughout Heishan City, countless families and factions were awakened by the earth-shattering sounds of slaughter. One after another, they climbed to high ground, gazing at the soaring flames and chaos in the direction of the Liehuo Martial Arts Hall, everyone's face filled with shock and their hearts filled with anxiety.

Yet not a single one of them dared to make a Move, let alone go to "lend a hand" or "watch the battle." Because long before the battle broke out, the strict orders of the Imperial Guard had already been placed like cold shackles upon the head of every Family with even a bit of influence:

"Liehuo Hall Master is a demonic sect spy! The Imperial Guard and the two major martial arts halls are currently wiping them out! Anyone who makes a suspicious Move will be treated as an accomplice and executed without exception!"

This command, coupled with the chilling sight of the slaughter in the distance, struck fear into everyone's heart, causing them to tightly close their doors and restrain their clansmen, terrified of being swept into this sudden storm and left without even their bones intact.

The core battlefield of the Liehuo Martial Arts Hall.

The battle between Centurion Shen Lian and The Black-Robed Man had reached a fever pitch. Centurion Shen Lian's saber technique was heavy, experienced, and sweeping,

Every slash contained an unstoppable "Bright Energy" and a faint, unreleased prototype of "Dark Energy." His saber momentum was like the Yangtze River, continuous and unending, further carrying a majestic and upright air of solemn slaughter—the very essence of the authentic saber techniques of the Imperial Guard.

The Black-Robed Man's Cultivation Technique was bizarre, his movement erratic, and his claw shadows layered. His cold and vicious force penetrated every gap, and he would occasionally perform some mind-boggling evil arts, making him extremely difficult to guard against.

However, after dozens of exchanges, Centurion Shen Lian gradually gained the upper hand. He had feigned injury and secretly recuperated for over a month; his state had long since restored to its Peak. Moreover, with the advantage of planning against an unsuspecting opponent, his Aura was like a rainbow.

On the other hand, The Black-Robed Man's mind had been thrown into disarray by Centurion Shen Lian's "feigned injury" scheme, and unable to win after a long battle, he grew anxious.

*Chila—!*

In yet another perilous clash, Centurion Shen Lian's saber light flashed like lightning. He finally caught a minor flaw in The Black-Robed Man's defense, and as the blade swept past, it left a bone-deep wound on his left shoulder, causing blackish-red, foul-smelling blood to spray out instantly!

"Ah—!" The Black-Robed Man let out a shrill scream as his body retreated violently, his eyes filled with shock, anger, and a trace of fear. Centurion Shen Lian's strength was even greater than he had estimated!

He was actually injured!

Without giving him a moment to catch his breath, Centurion Shen Lian pressed his advantage relentlessly, his saber light rising again, following him like a shadow!

*Clang! Puu—!*

In his haste, The Black-Robed Man swung his claws to block, but was shaken by Centurion Shen Lian's heavy and powerful strike, causing his blood and Qi to boil and his old wounds to split open, while the Saber Qi invaded his Meridians.

A fierce look flashed in Centurion Shen Lian's eyes, and his saber momentum suddenly shifted from a hack to a slice, fast as lightning!

*Kacha!*

An arm wrapped in a black sleeve, carrying a spray of black blood, flew off his body!

"Ah—!! My arm!!" The Black-Robed Man let out a heart-wrenching wail, his body staggering backward as his Aura instantly withered by more than half, his eyes behind the mask filled with resentment and despair.

He had actually had an arm severed by Centurion Shen Lian!

Severely injured to this extent, his defeat was set in stone!

On the other side, Hall Master Lie Fentian, who was being beaten back repeatedly by the joint forces of Hall Master Chen Qingfeng and Master Bai Song and was in constant danger, caught sight of The Black-Robed Man's severed arm and severe injury out of the corner of his eye. He was instantly frightened to the point of Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, his courage completely shattered!

The Black-Robed Man had lost?! Centurion Shen Lian was actually so terrifyingly powerful?! Then next... wouldn't it be his turn?!

"No! I cannot die here!" The desire to survive instantly overrode everything, and a flash of mad resolve crossed Hall Master Lie Fentian's eyes.

He gritted his teeth violently, bracing himself to take a punch from Hall Master Chen Qingfeng and a sword strike from Master Bai Song. Blood sprayed wildly from his mouth, but using this immense impact force, his body shot backward like a cannonball, crashing through a courtyard wall and escaping the battle circle!

"Trying to run?!"

"Stop him!"

Hall Master Chen Qingfeng and Master Bai Song shouted in anger, giving chase immediately.

However, Hall Master Lie Fentian knew the terrain of the martial arts hall like the back of his hand. He did not hesitate to burn his blood and Qi to push his speed to the absolute limit, fleeing for his life like a stray dog toward a hidden side door at the back of the martial arts hall!

In just a few leaps, he had already disappeared amidst the ruined walls and thick smoke.

"Chase him!" How could Hall Master Chen Qingfeng and Master Bai Song allow him to escape? They immediately hot on his heels.

Disregarding his injuries, Hall Master Lie Fentian pushed his movement technique to the limit, with only one thought in his mind: Escape! The further the better! As long as the green hills remain, there is no fear of lacking firewood!

As long as he escaped, with his connection to the Demonic Sect Envoy, there might still be a chance for a comeback!

Panicked and losing his way, he instinctively fled madly toward the direction he believed to be the "safest" and most likely to provide "protection" at the moment—the West City County Yamen!

In his mind, Magistrate Zhou Wenhai had accepted so many benefits from him, and the two had "cooperated happily." Taking temporary refuge in the county yamen now might allow him to use the power of the government to deter his pursuers,

and perhaps even... bite back!