Puppet's Initial Display of Power! Zhao Zhou Dies First!

Chapter 45: Puppet Shows Its Might for the First Time! Zhao Zhou Dies First! [Thanks to 'Europe56' for the generous reward!]

At this moment!

Whoosh!

Another arrow shot out from the opposite direction, directly targeting the last disciple of the Punishment Hall.

The disciple, around thirty years old, was hit directly in the back by an arrow and his body crashed to the ground!

"There's more than one person!"

Zhao Zhou's brows furrowed slightly.

It was difficult to see the opponent's figure clearly in the darkness. He could only see a rather sturdy figure in front and a blurry, indistinct figure behind.

"Brother Zuo! Brother Luo! You deal with the person behind!"

Zhao Zhou didn't hesitate for a moment, continuously chasing the person in front while shouting to the side.

As his voice fell!

Over twenty more people emerged from the dense forest in single file.

"Leave them to us!"

A deep voice sounded, and the twenty-plus people charged towards the figure behind.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

In the darkness, arrows shuttled through the air, each shot taking a life.

Thirteen people followed behind Zhao Zhou. One had already died at the start. After pursuing for less than half a mile, three more were lost!

"What kind of scoundrel dares to fight me, Zhao?!"

After the fifth subordinate fell, Zhao Zhou stopped and shouted sternly at the front.

The night was silent.

Only--

Whoosh!

An arrow cut through the night sky, heading straight for the disciple furthest from Zhao Zhou. An arrow to the forehead, and that person's head immediately exploded, brain matter splashing onto the people around him.

Even Zhao Zhou got some brain matter splashed on him.

"Find cover, everyone!"

Zhao Zhou's face was solemn, and he quietly reminded the subordinates behind him.

The remaining seven Punishment Hall disciples reacted immediately, hiding behind trees.

Swish!

Another arrow came, piercing a tree as thick as a person's embrace, passing through the throat of a Punishment Hall disciple hiding behind it.

The Returning Truth Sect lost another one!

"Retreat!"

Zhao Zhou no longer hesitated, his voice exceptionally clear in the night forest. The six disciples did not dare to hesitate and immediately retreated.

Arrows tore through the air, streaking past again.

One of the six fleeing men fell to the ground.

Zhao Zhou, who had not moved at all, took this opportunity to unleash his True Qi, forcefully kicking off a tree trunk and charging in a certain direction!

"Where do you think you're running?!"

In such a short time, an ordinary person wouldn't have been able to reload and shoot. Zhao Zhou had been looking for this opening to force the enemy hiding in the dark, who was releasing cold arrows, out for a close-quarters fight!

"Close combat?"

In Miao Yin City, Lu Qingshan's face in the courtyard revealed a sinister grin. "Zhao Zhou, Chief of the Returning Truth Sect's Punishment Hall! I originally wanted your disciples to die one by one before your eyes, and then deal with you. Since you're so impatient, I'll send you on your way first!"

Lu Qingshan's heart was filled with the thrill of revenge.

Just now.

It was he who controlled the Truth Destroyer Type-1 and shot Zhang Chong! It was also he who lured Zhao Zhou and the others into pursuit, killing them one arrow after another.

"The Returning Truth Sect is nothing more than this!"

Looking at Zhao Zhou, who was considered a major figure even within the Returning Truth Sect, falling into disarray under his attacks, Lu Qingshan was incredibly excited. Except for the very first arrow, he hadn't controlled the Truth Destroyer Type-1 afterward, only seeing these scenes through it.

Yet, he was still incredibly excited!

At this moment, Zhao Zhou was attacking.

Lu Qingshan was not flustered at all.

The Truth Destroyer Type-1, hidden in the darkness, put away the Sun Piercing Bow. Sensing the approaching gale, it directly raised its hand--

Formless Needle!

It was refined using the Essence of Five Metals. It comes without shadow, goes without a trace, and harms people invisibly. Although it is a Second Grade Talisman Artifact, it was enhanced by Lu Qingfeng, bringing its power close to that of a Fourth Grade Talisman Artifact.

Suddenly unleashed, Zhao Zhou's expression changed drastically, and he spun around.

Unfortunately, he was still pierced through the right leg by a soft and even imperceptible force, causing him to stumble and nearly fall to the ground.

"Damn it!"

A layer of fine sweat broke out on Zhao Zhou's forehead. His right leg was numb, and a soft, insidious energy spread from his leg throughout his body.

At this rate, in just a moment, Zhao Zhou's entire body would be eroded by the sinister energy, rendering him immobile. In this moment of life and death, Zhao Zhou pushed his True Qi to its limit. At such a juncture, he didn't retreat but advanced—

Lifeless Saber Technique!

The saber light flashed like a galaxy pouring down!

Zhao Zhou displayed the Returning Truth Sect's top saber technique, which was not comparable to Wu Yuan or ordinary Punishment Hall disciples. With one saber strike, the saber's momentum engulfed the hidden figure.

With this strike, Zhao Zhou was confident he could repel even a stronger expert than himself.

However.

The Truth Destroyer Type-1 reacted even faster!

Reaching to his waist, a crescent moon-shaped saber appeared in his hand. This crescent saber, shaped like a cloak, blocked Zhao Zhou's saber strike at the last possible moment. Simultaneously, Zhao Zhou felt eight whistling sounds near his ears, making his hair stand on end!

Bang bang bang!

Just as he was about to retract his stance and retreat, eight blades struck his body. A portion of Zhao Zhou's True Qi transformed, forming Protective True Qi. But by the time the third blade landed on him, the Protective True Qi shattered with a roar!

Immediately after, the remaining five blades slashed through Zhao Zhou's vital points, tearing through flesh and blood while also taking Zhao Zhou's life.

"You—"

Zhao Zhou's eyes widened.

He had considered the possibility of death, but he never imagined he would ultimately die in such a manner.

Those arrows, those invisible hidden weapons, the strange weapons that appeared last, and the metallic sheen flashing under the robes of the 'person' before him...

Zhao Zhou's mind went blank. As his life ebbed away, he no longer had the strength to ponder. He fell into a pool of blood, dying with deep doubts and unfulfilled resentment!

"He's dead!"

"Zhao Zhou is dead!"

In Miao Yin City, within a small courtyard, Lu Qingshan's eyes snapped open. His fists were clenched tightly, and his eyes turned bloodshot. This was the result of extreme excitement and madness.

The hatred that had been suppressed in the young man's heart for so long was finally released tonight.

The fear of the Returning Truth Sect was also swept away from his heart from this night onward, leaving him with no more worries or timidity!

On the other side.

Lu Qingfeng's expression was calm, while Lu Qingyu's face was filled with excitement.

Outside the city.

The battle continued but was nearing its end.

Lu Qingfeng and Lu Qingyu each commanded a Truth Destroyer Type-1, fighting and retreating. After killing more than ten Returning Truth Sect disciples, the two leading figures converged and headed straight for the puppet controlled by Lu Qingfeng.

"Picking them off one by one?"

Lu Qingfeng chuckled lightly, commanding the Truth Destroyer Type-1 to retreat, then leisurely shot arrows backward.

Even without any weapons, the Truth Destroyer Type-1 possessed the combat power of a Second Layer True Qi Stage expert with its fists and feet. Now, with the Second Grade Talisman Artifact, the Sun Piercing Bow, in hand, ordinary arrows were also deadly.

Even Returning Truth Sect disciples in the late Fetal Respiration Realm could not escape death.

As for the two leading True Qi Stage experts and the other two slightly weaker True Qi Stage cultivators, Lu Qingfeng did not rush to deal with them.

It was difficult for ordinary arrows to kill True Qi Stage cultivators with a single shot.

It was better to deal with these peripheral pawns first!

Lu Qingfeng commanded one puppet to run ahead, while Lu Qingyu's puppet seized the opportunity to pursue and kill from behind.

With the two in front and back, the situation became even more dire.

At this moment.

A loud noise suddenly came from the rear.

"Big Brother, there's an ambush! My arm is broken!" Lu Qingyu's voice rang in Lu Qingfeng's ears.

Lu Qingfeng saw through the puppet's vision that there was indeed a strong Qi Momentum fluctuation behind them.

"Don't engage!"

"Run deep into Azure Ridge Mountain!"

The situation was unclear; it was best to run first.

The Wind Riding Talisman Array under the feet of the three Truth Destroyer Type-1s was fully activated. They disappeared into the forest like wisps of smoke.

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