Chapter Thirty-Six: Kill Them All! Righteous or Evil?
RUMBLE!
Terrifying lightning poured down, sounding like mountains collapsing and oceans roaring, the entire ground trembling violently.
The rainwater from all directions was almost completely evaporated.
Yu Tianli's screams were incredibly piercing. Engulfed by the lightning, he was instantly like a human charged with electricity. Even with his full resistance, he couldn't withstand it. All his internal energy, all his martial arts, were like paper.
Before the immense power of the lightning, his entire body was torn to shreds.
Puchi!
As the streaks of lightning disappeared, a massive, deep pit appeared in their place, spanning seven to eight meters across. It was horrifying, filled with destructive energy.
Lu Chen's body was still covered in brilliant lightning. He was panting, his gaze icy. Lightning crackled and intertwined above his head, making constant kacha sounds.
His eyes turned directly towards the damaged inn.
[You have sent to Nirvana a stubborn Town Suppression Bureau leader. Merit Points +180]
The intense commotion alerted Zhang Qian and Yin Jiuzhu, who were busy dealing with the group of martial artists inside the inn.
They quickly darted out of the inn, startled, and looked towards Lu Chen.
"Where is Yu Tianli?"
"This is bad, something's wrong with this kid. His aura is wrong, retreat quickly!"
The two were incredibly quick to assess the situation.
With just one glance, they could discern the terrifying aura emanating from Lu Chen.
Coupled with the ravaged state of the ground, it wasn't hard to imagine Yu Tianli's fate.
The two immediately turned to leave, intending to get away from there.
"Town Suppression Bureau? Think you're so great!"
Lu Chen roared, carrying the terrifying lightning, and charged forward almost instantly.
In this stormy weather, not only could he draw upon lightning to enhance his strength, but even his speed had increased tremendously with the lightning's augmentation!
BOOM!
Another fierce slash was delivered.
All the lightning in the sky was once again summoned, emitting a crackling sound. Brilliant rays of light, like the wrath of a thunder god from the heavens, poured down upon the two. "Profound Heaven Qi..."
"Heaven and Earth Great Sorrow Palm!"
BOOM BOOM BOOM...
AHH!
Amidst the deafening roars, screams quickly followed.
Under the dazzling lightning, these two sixth-rank experts ultimately couldn't escape either.
They met the same fate as Yu Tianli!
The might of heaven and earth!
Immeasurable!
Boundless lightning struck down, as if the entire area had become a lightning field. Soon, their bodies were struck by the lightning and torn apart.
[You have successfully sent them to reunite with Yu Tianli. Merit Points +300] Lu Chen panted heavily, his internal energy severely depleted.
Drawing lightning into his body consumed an enormous amount of internal energy.
He needed to use internal energy to control this lightning.
At this moment, the entire inn was in chaos.
Those who hadn't been killed before, their faces filled with terror, all fled quickly.
Upon witnessing such a terrifying scene, they were even more frightened and fled into the distance.
"Trying to leave?"
Lu Chen's eyes turned cold. He unleashed his movement technique and shot forward in pursuit.
When it came to Merit Points, he never refused.
These people were all prime experience fodder!
"Did I say you could leave?"
"The people I hate the most, besides the Town Suppression Bureau, are scum like you!"
"All of you stay here!"
Pfft pfft pfft!
Ah!
Screams rang out.
"Help!"
"Hero, spare my life..."
In the blink of an eye, everyone remaining was killed.
Merit Points increased by another 400.
Only then did Lu Chen finally stop, the lightning on his body disappearing. The perfected Azure Wave Art circulated through his body again and again, rapidly restoring his power.
The innkeeper and the waiter were both terrified.
Especially the innkeeper.
Looking at the dilapidated inn, he was on the verge of despair. "What am I going to do? I can't go on, I can't go on..."
He wanted to cry but had no tears.
The man and woman in the corner were also extremely shocked, their minds reeling.
This Heartless Blade Lu Chen... was he righteous or evil?
He had killed people from the Town Suppression Bureau, and he had also killed the group of ruffians from the martial arts world just now.
It was impossible to figure out what he was thinking.
Was he really a demon who killed people?
Amidst the apprehension and tension of both sides.
Lu Chen's Internal Energy gradually recovered. He finally opened his eyes, let out a soft breath, and walked over to start searching the bodies one by one, finding some scattered silver.
"Innkeeper, I'm truly sorry for breaking your inn. Take all this silver to repair it!"
Lu Chen casually threw several bags of silver over. There were at least several hundred taels.
The innkeeper was instantly overjoyed. Disbelieving, he quickly knelt on the ground and began kowtowing.
"Thank you, hero, thank you, hero. Hero, you are a truly righteous person."
He was extremely emotional, completely not expecting anyone to actually give him money!
In his past experiences.
Those martial artists, thinking they were heroic, would fight in his shop. No matter what they broke, no one ever paid for it.
Some martial artists even left in a hurry, not paying for their meals and running off.
This was the first time he had encountered someone who gave him money.
And he gave several hundred taels!
It was simply unimaginable!
[You comforted a dejected innkeeper, preventing him from taking his own life. Merit Points +10]
"Prepare some dry rations for me, I'm leaving now!"
Lu Chen said.
"Yes, yes."
The innkeeper quickly got up and began packing in a hurry.
"Qingqing, this person's strength is incredible. Perhaps we can ask him for help."
Liu Jinglan, in the corner, his eyes flickering, whispered.
The Heartless Blade Lu Chen had only recently ascended the Kirin Ranking.
The most crucial thing was his deeds!
It was said that he had killed a group of wretched beggars at all costs for a friend.
He had wiped out a gang for a group of poor people!
He had beheaded a County Magistrate!
He had fought a gang alone! He had eradicated several tumors in Panshi City by himself!
His actions, though extreme, were immensely satisfying.
"Brother Liu, let's forget it. This person has killed too many people, I... I'm scared..."
The woman whispered, her eyes filled with fear.
"Alright."
Liu Jinglan sighed.
If this person had helped, relying only on himself, how many more twists and turns would there be on this journey!
However!
Since Miss Qingqing is unwilling, he can't say much more.
However, going up to get acquainted shouldn't be a problem.
Thinking this, Liu Jinglan still walked forward, cupped his hands, and said, "I am Jade-Faced Rainbow, Liu Jinglan. Thank you for your righteous intervention."
"It's nothing, I just did it in passing," Lu Chen shook his head, and suddenly asked, "Young Hero Liu, there's something I'd like to ask. What's this Kirin Ranking all about?"
He finally voiced the doubt in his heart.
"Young Hero Lu doesn't know?"
Liu Jinglan was slightly taken aback.
This person was ranked ninety-first on the Kirin Ranking!
Did he not know himself?
Suddenly, he recalled the record about Lu Chen on the Kirin Ranking.
Lu Chen was previously just someone from a village.
He had only been practicing martial arts for seven days.
It was indeed possible that he didn't know.
"The Kirin Ranking is a list that all young people in the world aspire to compete for. Those who make the list are all young people under 25. Entering the list is both an honor and a challenge."
Liu Jinglan said, "Because after entering the list, countless people will want to take your place. They'll think, 'My cultivation is stronger than his, why should he be on the list and I'm not?' Perhaps by defeating you, they can replace you.
This is how the conflicts in the martial world begin. Some people, after entering the Kirin Ranking, will grow stronger with each fight, advancing triumphantly. Others, after entering the Kirin Ranking, will be quickly replaced by others and fade into obscurity.
In short, it's a list that evokes both love and hate. It makes one famous throughout the land with ease, but it also brings endless trouble."
"And who compiles it?"
Lu Chen frowned.
"No one knows."
Liu Jinglan shook his head and said, "We only know that the force behind it calls itself the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion. Besides the Kirin Ranking, there are also the Heaven, Earth, and Human rankings. Each list features different experts, but no one knows the location of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion's headquarters."
"So that's how it is." Lu Chen's eyes flickered.
He finally understood completely.
Similar rankings were recorded in various novels from his previous life.
But this matter was not necessarily a bad thing for him.
Because he could use it to improve his reputation.
With each stage his reputation increased, a new talent would be unlocked.
The talents unlocked later would be even more powerful!
Just then, the shopkeeper finally finished packing the dry rations and wine. With a grateful expression, he walked over to Lu Chen and handed them to him.
Lu Chen took the dry rations and wine and said, "Young Hero Liu, thank you for the explanation. I bid you farewell!"
"Farewell!"
Liu Jinglan respectfully cupped his hands.
Lu Chen flashed away, using Grass on Flying, and quickly disappeared into the drizzly night. Liu Jinglan was secretly amazed.
Lu Chen of the Heartless Blade... truly an extraordinary person!
He had initially thought this person was a born devil king.
But after truly interacting with him, he realized it was far from that.
Perhaps his previous actions were indeed for the sake of chivalry.
"Miss Qingqing, let's go too."
Liu Jinglan said.
He worried that enemies might continue to appear in the rainy night.
"As you command, Brother Liu."
The woman replied.
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