Bloody Path Step by Step, Who Can Block

Pfft!

His head was severed, and blood spurted like a fountain.

With a single slash, Li Yan drew a circle around himself, decapitating the two attackers who had been closing in.

The surrounding martial artists were stunned. Just moments ago, Li Yan had been in a perilous situation, barely escaping their encirclement. How had he suddenly turned the tables and killed two of them?

Moreover, something felt off about that last strike.

Previously, Li Yan's blade techniques had been masterful, each move executed with the calm precision of someone who had pushed their skills to the absolute limit, yet the underlying techniques were still discernible.

But that last strike was different. It was so astonishing, as if it possessed some kind of mesmerizing, magical power.

Could it be that this kid truly cultivated the Demon Blade?

While the others were still reeling in shock, Li Yan didn't give them any more time to think. He raised his blade again.

This time, he held nothing back, imbuing every strike with the power of War Blade: Bloodbath. His slashes were fast, light, and made killing effortless.

However, the consumption was immense.

After killing over ten people, Li Yan felt his strength waning. He glanced around; no one dared to step forward anymore.

He mused for a moment, then turned back to start looting the bodies, taking their gold and silver. Of course, his real goal was the Attribute Points.

With the Attribute Points from over a dozen individuals absorbed, the feeling of exhaustion in Li Yan's body subsided considerably.

He looked up again, a surge of killing intent in his eyes, causing the surrounding martial artists to retreat several steps in fear.

By now, the ground beneath Li Yan's feet was soaked in blood. With every step he took, a bloody footprint was left behind.

For every step he took, they retreated three. This continued until they reached the city gate.

Behind him, the bloody footprints were a shocking sight, like a blood path that had come to life!

"Hahahaha, old Wang, the men you hired are useless!"

From the rooftop, Shangguan Feiyun watched Li Yan single-handedly hold his ground, pressing down on a group of martial artists so hard they couldn't even lift their heads. An overwhelming sense of pride welled up within him.

What was the point of having so many people?

His own brother, with just one blade, was enough to deter a crowd from approaching.

Wang Jin could see the situation clearly as well. His face was ashen, and he cursed these men internally for their incompetence and uselessness, a sense of powerlessness creeping into his heart.

Having not engaged in combat for many years, his martial skills had significantly weakened. Shangguan Feiyun, young and vigorous, could hold him off even with a slightly lower realm.

Could it be that his plan today would ultimately fall apart?

Just then, a sudden explosion echoed from the distance.

Everyone turned their heads in unison. They saw an interweaving of frost, snow, fierce winds, and flying leaves, all rolling towards them.

Clearly, this was the aftermath of Shangguan Liuyun and Huang Lingyan's battle. However, with a difference of an entire major realm, the residual energy from their clash already possessed the might of the Energy Gathering Realm. How could these people possibly withstand it?

But with escape seemingly impossible, the crowd could only brace themselves to resist.

The moment everyone prepared to defend, Li Yan's speed erupted. He weaved through the crowd, heading straight for the city gate.

Boom!

The terrifying residual energy swept over them. Underneath its astonishing destructive power, the Body Tempering Realm martial artists were no match at all, and cries of agony filled the air.

The force of the aftermath continued unabated, heading directly for Li Yan.

In this moment of crisis, Li Yan leaped, using the city wall to propel himself upwards.

Rumble!

After the explosion, dust and smoke obscured the sky, making it impossible to see what was happening within.

"Hehehe, hahahahaha, Shangguan Feiyun, you're celebrating too soon!"

Wang Jin burst into laughter. "No matter how sharp that kid's blade techniques are, he's still just in the Body Tempering Realm. With the combined aftershocks of two Peak Meridian Opening experts, he's dead for sure!"

"Damn you! Old dog, if anything happens to Brother Wan, I'll make you pay with your life today!"

"Heh, dream on!"

However, before the two could finish speaking, a sound of air being ripped apart suddenly came from within the dust cloud. A saber spun through the air, heading towards Wang Jin's back at an extreme speed.

Danger!

Wang Jin sensed the anomaly behind him and was greatly alarmed. Just as he was about to dodge, a gust of wind howled in front of him.

How could Shangguan Feiyun allow him to escape? After a flurry of attacks, the sound of flesh being torn followed.

Pfft!

The saber embedded itself directly into his shoulder, blood instantly staining Wang Jin's shoulder red.

As he looked back, the dust and smoke gradually dissipated. Li Yan was kneeling on the ground, gasping for breath. His clothes were tattered again, but a sinister grin lingered on his lips.

"Wang, I've noted this debt today. This strike is just the interest. I'll settle the score with you later!"

Then, Li Yan looked at Shangguan Feiyun and said, "Brother Feiyun, please tell Brother Liuyun that I'll be heading off first today. When I return to Dongjiang City another day, we'll share drinks."

"Hahahaha, brother, travel safely. I will relay your message to my elder brother. The doors of the Shangguan Family are always open to you."

Li Yan immediately prepared to leave through the gate that had been blasted open.

But just then, an angry shout echoed through the air: "Wang Sanhuo, where do you think you're going before things are settled!?"

"If you dare to leave today, your name will definitely be on the Great Wu Martial Kill Order!"

Huang Lingyan rushed over at high speed, his face filled with unconcealable rage.

However, halfway there, a gust of wind intercepted him, blocking his path.

Shangguan Liuyun suddenly struck out with a palm, forcing Huang Lingyan to retreat again.

At the same time, another voice sounded from mid-air: "Brother Wan, have a safe journey."

Li Yan cupped his hands and said, "Brother Liuyun, rest assured. When I return another day, I will repay kindness with kindness... and seek revenge for grievances!"

With that, he turned and left without a second glance at anyone else.

Watching Li Yan depart Dongjiang City, Huang Lingyan's rage could no longer be suppressed. With a furious roar, terrifying cold energy surged in all directions, forcefully pushing Shangguan Liuyun far back.

"Damn it, Shangguan Liuyun, do you know what you're doing?"

"As I said, Brother Wan is a benefactor to my Shangguan Family. We will not stand idly by if anyone tries to touch him."

"To make an enemy of all of Dongjiang City for some unknown Body Tempering Realm brat, what are you thinking, Shangguan Liuyun?"

Waving his large sleeve, Shangguan Liuyun ignored the words and spoke on his own: "The Shangguan Family acts with reason. If the City Lord has further grievances, Shangguan Liuyun will face them anytime."

With that, Shangguan Liuyun no longer lingered. With a few flashes, he reached Shangguan Feiyun's side, patted his shoulder, and signaled it was time to go.

"You Shangguan people are really something else!"

Wang Jin said fiercely, clutching his wound.

"Heh, old man, you should know your limits. Wouldn't it be better to live out your years peacefully? Why did you have to come out and stir up trouble? Now look, you've lost an arm, happy now?"

After speaking, Shangguan Feiyun didn't pay attention to Wang Jin's murderous glare and turned to follow his elder brother.

Huang Lingyan also landed beside Wang Jin. Seeing Huang Lingyan, Wang Jin wanted to say something, but Huang Lingyan raised his hand and slapped him, sending him crashing into a nearby house.

"Trash!"

"You can't even handle a small matter, what use are you?"

"You!"

Lying on the ground, Wang Jin wanted to retort, but his anger overwhelmed him, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood before passing out.