Sudden Uprising

"Thanks to Second Young Master Yan, my body is still quite robust." Tian Long stepped forward and then signaled Zhao Kou and Wei Tian to bring Li Qing up.

Li Qing was now bound tightly with layers of hemp rope, so much so that not even a sliver of space was visible, resembling a zongzi.

Yan Gui'an's smile widened. He glanced at Li Qing and then said, "Hurry and untie him. This brother Li is someone I want. Heavenly Dragon Gang Leader, you're truly unkind, beating him to this state."

As soon as he spoke, Uncle Jing, the martial artist retainer behind Second Young Master Yan, also turned his gaze over.

The next step was the most critical part of the plan. Martial artists who had cultivated Outer Strength had significantly sharper senses.

Therefore, while untying him, Tian Long had to do everything he could to attract Uncle Jing's attention and prevent him from observing Li Qing too closely.

Otherwise, if Li Qing's vital energy was discovered to be unusual, it would be troublesome.

Zhao Kou and Wei Tian's foreheads were faintly beaded with sweat. They began to nimbly untie the hemp ropes from Li Qing.

At this moment, Tian Long said with a sneer, "Heh, brother Jing Tai, it's been a while. I didn't expect you, like me, to still be stuck at the Outer Strength level."

Uncle Jing replied coldly, "Hmph, if this world hadn't changed, I would have entered the Internal Energy level long ago."

Hearing that the other party had taken the bait, Tian Long narrowed his eyes and smiled. He continued, "Hahaha, that's true. Back when Thunderclap Martial Hall was about to close, that old martial hall master thought highly of you. What a shame, what a shame."

The mention of Thunderclap Martial Hall caused Jing Tai's gaze to flicker slightly, as if he were lost in distant memories.

It had only been a few years since the sun disappeared. Obsidian City still had plenty of stored grain, and life was barely manageable.

He had joined Thunderclap Martial Hall around that time. Unfortunately, without the sun, almost no crops could be grown, and all the stored grain would eventually be consumed.

If not for the later discovery of the Black Rye Mushroom, there would probably be no living people left in this world.

While the two were chatting and reminiscing, the hemp ropes on Li Qing were unraveled layer by layer, revealing the thick cotton clothes he wore.

Yan Gui'an had already begun to try and win Li Qing over with his words. He said, "Brother Li Qing, my Yan Family has had quite a few collaborations with you recently. I didn't expect you to have a falling out with the Heavenly Dragon Gang Leader. It's truly a case of the Dragon King's temple being flooded by a tidal wave, but it's not a problem..."

Before he could finish, Yan Gui'an frowned in confusion.

As a large amount of hemp rope was untied, he saw that a steel rod was actually wedged into Li Qing's side, and Li Qing's hand was tightly gripping this steel rod.

"Something's wrong."

Swish!

Li Qing, who had been enduring for a long time, suddenly unleashed his latent energy. An incomparably powerful force instantly broke the remaining few coils of hemp rope on his body.

The steel rod he was gripping was fully revealed. This was no steel rod at all; it was clearly a hammer, a very large hammer.

The large amount of hemp rope that had been wrapped around Li Qing was merely to conceal his Peerless Hammer.

"Kill!"

Li Qing charged out like a Fierce Tiger. He had been lying in wait for a long time, and now his aura erupted completely, possessing an unstoppable momentum.

"How dare you!"

Seeing this, Uncle Jing was both shocked and enraged. He realized that Li Qing was charging directly at him.

Before he could react, a sinister curve appeared on Tian Long's lips. Without a word, he drew the Golden Silk Great Ring Saber from his waist.

Whoosh!

The saber light flashed and vanished, cleaving directly towards Jing Tai in front of him.

At the same time, Wei Tian and Zhao Kou, who had finished untying Li Qing, also sprang into action.

Wei Tian moved swiftly, charging directly towards the mansion gate ahead. He simultaneously pulled out a fire starter filled with soot from his embrace and threw it into the sky.

Swish!

The fire starter tore through the air and quickly ignited upon contact. This bright flame shone exceptionally conspicuously under the dark sky!

Tian Long's confidants, hidden in various corners of the street, upon seeing the flame, also burst into their fastest speeds, charging towards the imposing mansion ahead.

"Kill! Slaughter the Yan Family!"

"The Yan Family has committed countless evils. Today, my Righteous Gang acts on behalf of heaven, preparing to bloodbath the entire Yan Family."

"Charge! Brothers, charge for me!"

In addition to these confidants, thirteen ghostly figures, one after another, scaled the tall courtyard walls of the Yan Family and stormed into the mansion.

All of this happened almost simultaneously, within a span of less than ten breaths.

The previously peaceful street suddenly became chaotic and noisy, with the murderous Righteous Gang members sweeping towards the entrance of the Yan Family mansion.

At this moment, in the large courtyard of the Yan Mansion, the wide main gate was opened from the inside. Wei Tian, with his swift hands, had completed this task.

As the gate was fully opened, the scene inside was revealed.

Jing Tai was caught off guard by the two Outer Strength experts, Li Qing and Tian Long. He managed to raise his hand to block Li Qing's strike, but he was successfully ambushed by Tian Long on his side. A gaping wound appeared on his body from his right ribs to his waist.

Blood sprayed out like it was free, filling the air with a strong, fishy smell.

"How dare you, Tian Long, to..." Jing Tai clutched the wound on his side, finding it difficult to speak. Tian Long's saber strike was too vicious; he had no intention of leaving him alive.

Jing Tai staggered backward, blood continuously spilling. The strength in his body rapidly drained.

However, Li Qing didn't want to delay any longer. Holding the Peerless Hammer, he smashed down again expressionlessly.

Bang!

Even with this strike, Jing Tai was still unable to dodge. In his haste, he could only use his arm to block again.

However, this time, Li Qing's hammer was successful.

The Ancient Profound Hammer Technique channeled the surging strength within Li Qing. The hammerhead, forged from Ink Gold, effortlessly shattered Jing Tai's forearm.

He was sent flying horizontally once more, a large splash of blood erupting in the air. He looked utterly pathetic, with no hope of survival in sight.

Boom! Boom!

Inside the Yan mansion, two other Outer Strength experts finally reacted, charging out from their respective directions.

"You've got some nerve, daring to cause trouble here!"

"You really don't respect me, Yan Xu. You two are staying here today."

Both of these men were martial artist retainers of the Yan Family. The one named Yan Xu was a trusted confidant who usually stayed by the side of the Yan Family patriarch, even changing his surname to Yan.

Everything happened too quickly. The Second Young Master Yan, accustomed to a life of luxury, was completely terrified and trembling all over.

Not only was Jing Tai instantly gravely wounded and on the verge of death, but behind him, a boy no older than thirteen or fourteen was holding a short knife firmly against his throat. His gaze was fierce like a wolf's, leaving no doubt that he would dare to slit the Second Young Master Yan's throat.

"How could this happen... How could this happen..." Yan Gui'an repeated, his voice trembling.