Chapter 195
Chapter 195: Decisive Slaughter
At that very moment, Murong Xiao Ya, who had swiftly escaped the old servant’s entrapment, appeared directly above him. The phantom of a Vermilion Bird spread its wings fiercely behind her, casting terrifying majesty, its flames blazing as if they could burn away the heavens. She stared down at the elderly servant and remarked coldly: “If you wish to kill me, you still lack far too much.”
As soon as her voice faded, the Vermilion Bird phantom behind Murong Xiao Ya swept its wings downward through the empty air. In the next instant, the old servant’s heart burst open into a mist of blood, swiftly gathering into a powerful stream of essence imbued with formidable Qi currents, merging into Murong Xiao Ya’s own heart.
At the same time, Murong Xiao Ya’s aura surged dramatically once again. Flames enveloped her body, turning her into a dazzling sun in the sky, radiating an overpowering, fearsome presence!
Soon, the Vermilion Bird phantom gradually dispersed, the flames faded from Murong Xiao Ya’s body, and the molten gold vortices in her eyes slowly receded. She returned to her normal self, leaving only a slender figure hovering quietly above the Sea of Fire engulfing the Yuan Clan residence.
At this moment, Murong Xiao Ya lowered her gaze toward her heart. She seemed to sense something amiss, and her porcelain-white face released a soft sigh. Yet immediately afterward, her indifferent expression returned. She slowly turned, looking toward a certain place within the city, and softly murmured: “Han Chui Yuan, now only you remain.”
As her words fell, her figure vanished without a trace.
Meanwhile, the streets around the Yuan Clan residence, now reduced to a raging Sea of Fire, were crowded by citizens and Martial World fighters drawn by curiosity. The blaze had erupted so suddenly, yet no one from the Yuan Clan came out to fight the flames. Naturally, speculation spread among the crowd that the Yuan Clan had likely been deliberately set ablaze, perhaps annihilated by someone’s hand.
Within this crowd stood an inconspicuous old man wearing coarse clothing. He gazed into the fire with an eerie smile, excitement and madness reflected brightly in his flame-lit eyes. “Kill, yes—continue killing, my good niece…” he murmured softly, trembling in delight. “All that precious blood essence will make you stronger and stronger, and when the time comes for me to devour your Vermilion Bird bone, all your strength will be mine… Haha… then I’ll be invincible beneath the heavens!”
The old man’s whispered excitement became so intense that his body shivered uncontrollably. Those around him thought he had gone mad, quickly stepping away.
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A carriage rolled quietly along a silent, empty street.
Inside the carriage, Li Mu Sheng stroked his cat leisurely while continuing to refine the Azure Dragon Cang Ming Scripture. However, now that the scripture was no longer solely about absorbing Azure Dragon Qi and had begun incorporating the power of Qilin blood, perhaps the technique would soon require a new name.
“Your Highness, we have arrived,” Wu Shang called from outside the carriage.
Li Mu Sheng snapped from his thoughts, gently patting the cat’s head before stepping out, followed closely by Hu Rui An.
As soon as they touched the ground, more than a dozen martial experts suddenly burst forth from the Mei Residence, desperately attempting to rush past Li Mu Sheng’s group.
Seeing this, Li Mu Sheng raised an eyebrow. The next instant, all those attempting to flee abruptly halted, frozen in place and unable to move a single step further.
“We just arrived. Why are you running?” Li Mu Sheng remarked, glancing briefly at Hu Rui An. “Find out what’s happening. We need this Heavenly Brocade Guard business settled immediately. If their leader is here, we mustn’t let them escape.”
Hu Rui An quickly acknowledged the command with a bow, swiftly appearing in front of the person leading the group. To his surprise, it was a dignified woman dressed lavishly in silk and brocade, her face filled with anxiety and shock.
Hu Rui An studied her briefly before cautiously asking, “Could it be you are Madam Yun Ni?”
Mu Qing Xia stared at Hu Rui An, instinctively trying to speak, and suddenly discovered she could indeed move her lips: “Who… who are you?” Realizing she could speak again, she anxiously pleaded, “Why did your excellency immobilize us without reason? I urgently have important matters to attend. Please, unseal my acupoints first. We can discuss matters afterward!”
Hu Rui An’s eyes twitched slightly upon confirming her identity. [Your Highness truly is extraordinary.]
Mu Qing Xia, the renowned wife of Mei Yan, known as Madam Yun Ni within the Martial World, was famed for her formidable martial arts. Her legendary Rainbow Divine Skill was unpredictable and incredibly powerful, enabling her to roam freely in the Martial World. Even someone of her immense strength, superior to his own, was effortlessly immobilized by Li Mu Sheng. Before Li Mu Sheng, even those considered exceptional were merely slightly stronger ants.
Hu Rui An recalled Commander Fu Qi Wen’s words, realizing once again that a supreme master’s power was something he could only dream of achieving. A brief moment of helplessness flickered in his heart before he quickly regained composure and spoke again, “Madam Mu, I am Hu Rui An, Deputy Commander of the Heavenly Brocade Guard’s central headquarters. My purpose today involves the dispatch order concerning Sheng Province.”
Mu Qing Xia’s eyes flashed with confusion upon hearing Hu Rui An’s identity, seemingly puzzled at how he had managed to seal her acupoints with his strength. But she did not dwell upon it long, immediately interrupting him in a cold voice, “My son is in danger now! I must hurry to help him. Since you’re from Heavenly Brocade Guard, quickly release me, and we can discuss your matters afterward!”
Hu Rui An sensed her sudden shift in attitude but, being accustomed to such things in the political world, paid it little mind. Instead, he frowned in confusion, “Mei Yan Yu is in trouble? What happened?”
However, Mu Qing Xia clearly had no intention of explaining further. Even Old Master Mu had personally released the signal flare—her son’s situation must be extremely dire. Consumed by worry, she had no patience left, eventually erupting in anger, practically shouting demands at Hu Rui An.
At this point, Li Mu Sheng glanced their way and spoke coolly, “Your acupoints were sealed by me. Lord Hu cannot undo it. Besides, your son’s predicament is none of our concern.” Turning to Hu Rui An, he commanded, “Stop wasting time with her. Bring her back to Mei Residence. They will issue tonight’s dispatch immediately, ordering all Heavenly Brocade Guard personnel to march overnight toward Lan Province.”