Kirin Ranking Changes Again!

Chapter 42: The Kirin Ranking Changes Again!

The vast ancient village was dead silent.

You could hear a pin drop.

A thick scent of blood permeated the area.

Everyone's faces were filled with terror as they retreated, disbelief churning in their hearts.

They had charged forward with so many people, only to have so many instantly slaughtered?

It was too fast!

[You have killed a notorious scoundrel who was kidnapping others, Merit Points +120]

[+100]

[+100]...

In the blink of an eye, 900 Merit Points were obtained.

Lu Chen's expression was cold. He looked at the terrified and fearful crowd before him and strode forward.

As he stepped forward, everyone before him, as if by unspoken agreement, rapidly retreated.

It was as if they were afraid he would suddenly lash out.

They only wished they could distance themselves from Lu Chen as much as possible.

Liu Jinglan tightly gripped Cui Qingqing's hand and, mustering his courage, followed behind Lu Chen.

"You... don't be arrogant. The Twin Evils of Yin Mountain are nearby, they will definitely stop you."

One of the martial artists suddenly shouted.

"That's right, the Twin Evils of Yin Mountain are right here!"

"If you know what's good for you, stop now!"

"We won't hurt that girl, hurry and leave her behind!" the crowd shouted in unison.

"Ten breaths' time. Anyone who dares to remain here will die!"

Lu Chen ignored their threats, his voice cold as he uttered those words.

"You!"

The crowd was startled, shivering uncontrollably.

They had no doubt about Lu Chen's strength.

Because he truly possessed such capability.

"Is that so? Then what if it's us who arrived? Will it also take ten breaths to kill us?"

A sinister, hoarse voice rang out.

The crowd quickly turned around, their faces filled with joy.

"The Twin Evils of Yin Mountain have arrived!"

"That's great!"

"Quick, stop them! That's Heartless Blade Lu Chen!" "Leave that Lu Chen behind too!"

Two figures rapidly leaped forward from behind. Each had a cold expression and a powerful aura, wearing identical black robes. They moved to Lu Chen's left and right, their eyes chilling as they swept towards him.

A powerful Seventh Rank cultivation erupted, crushing down upon them.

Liu Jinglan's face instantly turned pale, almost to the point of despair.

The Twin Evils of Yin Mountain!

It was really them?

This was the end!

They were all Seventh Rank cultivators...

How could Lu Chen possibly resist?

"Young Hero Lu..."

Liu Jinglan's voice was tense as he quickly looked at Lu Chen. "Heartless Blade Lu Chen?"

The one on the far left was tall and burly, with a dark complexion and a black mole on his lip. His face was grim as he coldly swept his gaze towards Lu Chen and said, "You've cultivated for less than seven days, yet you could slay Mid-stage Sixth Rank Yu Tianli. The outside world is abuzz with rumors of a secret you possess, and both the righteous and demonic paths of the martial world are eager to capture you and see it for themselves. To think we'd encounter you today, it's truly heaven-sent. Do you intend to hand over the secret yourself, or will you force us to take action?"

"Why bother with him? Geniuses like this can't be persuaded with mere words. Only by using overwhelming force to crush his arrogance can we force him to submit step by step!"

The person on the left sneered.

Lu Chen remained unmoved, his expression still cold as he stepped forward: "If you can't die from my blade, then I lose!"

Liu Jinglan was shocked and quickly looked at Lu Chen.

At a time like this, Lu Chen was still saying the same thing?

What gave him such confidence? Had his swordsmanship truly reached perfection?

"You're asking for death!"

"Arrogant!"

The eyes of the Twin Evils turned cold. Without hesitation, they immediately let out a long cry and pounced together, charging ferociously towards Lu Chen. Their cultivation was powerful, and their combined combat techniques were even more profound.

First, they used their cries to shake their surroundings, disorienting Lu Chen's mind. Taking advantage of his unpreparedness, they launched their strongest attack. Their sharp claws, like those of an eagle, were entwined with wisps of airflow as they lunged fiercely at Lu Chen.

Heavenly Demon Grasp!

Clang!

Suddenly, a deafening sound of a blade rang out, creating an illusion before their eyes.

The Twin Evils felt as if they had instantly arrived at a twilight where the sky and river merged into one. They saw a lone wild goose, heard its mournful cry, and felt utterly alone in the world. It was as if heaven and earth, and all living beings, had abandoned them.

Or perhaps, it was like returning to their childhood, stirring up the most tragic memories of their youth.

Never having enough to eat, never having enough to wear, parents dying early, relying on each other for survival.

Being bullied by peers, being bullied by landlords...

Helplessness, despair, pessimism, not trusting anyone...

Pfft, pfft...

Blood splattered, and the scene shattered.

Two fine heads flew off instantly, their eyes wide open in disbelief.

Lu Chen's expression was cold as he sheathed his long blade.

"You've lost too!"

He strode forward, continuing his path.

[You have killed two notorious evildoers who have plagued the jianghu for years. Merit Points +450!] Hiss!

The remaining people gasped in unison, their faces filled with terror. They immediately turned and fled.

"It has nothing to do with me, I was just hired!"

"It has nothing to do with me either..."

"I'm not taking this job anymore..."

Pfft, pfft, pfft!

Blood splattered, and heads rolled.

Lu Chen's blade was merciless, like a reaping Grim Reaper.

Jianghu figures died one after another.

Invisible Merit Points rapidly increased before his eyes...

Liu Jinglan watched, his face filled with shock, his heart thundering.

The Twin Evils of Yin Mountain, both Seventh Rank cultivators, were killed in a single blow!

What was that just now... Blade Intent! The same Blade Intent that killed the Four Fiends of the He Family!

"Young Hero Lu, these people were merely hired. They don't deserve to die..."

Liu Jinglan quickly said.

"If I don't kill them, my whereabouts will be exposed, and endless pursuers will come!"

Lu Chen glanced at him coldly. "Or do you think they're good people?"

Would good people be manipulated to abduct others?

"I..."

Liu Jinglan was rendered speechless.

Lines of text reappeared before Lu Chen's eyes.

[...Merit Points +110]

[+120]

[+120]...

In the blink of an eye, his Merit Points increased by 1500.

Lu Chen walked past, beginning to search their bodies one by one.

Behind him, Cui Qingqing was deathly pale, filled with fear as she looked at Lu Chen.

It was the first time the young girl had ever seen someone as ferocious as Lu Chen.

Even when she had been kidnapped before, she hadn't been this terrified...

"Let's go, leave this place!"

Lu Chen said.

"Alright!"

Liu Jinglan searched the village for horses. Once the three of them had mounts, they immediately set off that very night.

And just as they departed.

In a distant region. Inside the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.

On a mysterious, ancient mirror.

At this moment, it began to flash automatically once more, displaying lines of text.

[Heartless Blade Lu Chen, having practiced martial arts for only ten days, tonight under the dark clouds, with his blade he slew the Twin Evils of Yin Mountain, the Four Fiends of the He Family, and the West Mountain Nest of Ghosts. In a single battle, he annihilated dozens of renowned experts. His swordsmanship is exquisite, his cultivation speed astonishing the world, ranking sixty-fourth on the Kirin Ranking!]

Several old men guarding the ancient mirror noticed something unusual and immediately scanned their surroundings.

Their gazes immediately filled with shock and disbelief.

The Kirin Ranking had changed again!

How many days had it been?

It was Lu Chen again!

This was too fast!

"Slew the Twin Evils of Yin Mountain? Hiss!" "The Twin Evils of Yin Mountain, all of them Seventh Rank early-stage cultivators!"

"He didn't summon lightning, he simply cut them down with his blade. This means he no longer needs to rely on lightning. How is this possible?"

"Monster, this is a monster!"

All the old men were utterly stunned.

What kind of cultivation speed was this?

Ten days of martial arts practice, and he annihilated Seventh Rank experts!

"Quick, quickly transcribe this and spread the word throughout the land!"

"Heartless Blade Lu Chen is destined to shake the martial arts world once more!"