Capturing and Killing the King of Samsara

The curfew drum at midnight had long since faded into the depths of the alleys, and the streets, bustling with carts and horses during the day, had now fallen into slumber.

Only the majestic city walls of Chaoge City, like a slumbering dragon, revealed their silent and colossal silhouette under the cold moonlight.

Patrolling soldiers, carrying lanterns, walked slowly along the horse path at the base of the wall with heavy steps.

The clanging of iron armor and the dull thud of boots on the rammed earth road were exceptionally clear in the dead of night, carrying an undeniable authority and a chilling cold, reminding people of the curfew and the might of the Great Shang Kingdom.

The night dew grew heavier, and the cold seeped into their clothes.

Two dark figures, one after the other, crossed the city walls and disappeared into the darkness in the distance.

"Lei Bin, after so many years, why is this the first time you've broken the rules and sought me out?"

The King of Samsara, clad in a black hooded cloak, resembled a phantom emerging from the abyssal darkness.

His hood was pulled low, concealing his face in shadow, revealing only a pair of eyes as cold as stars, flashing with a strange and sinister light that seemed to pierce one's soul, sending shivers down their spine.

His hands were hidden within the cloak's sleeves, making his movements impossible to discern, yet the aura emanating from him seemed to harbor endless killing intent.

"During this operation, Fine Rain and Rope Trickster both died. I don't want to die. I want out!" Lei Bin said expressionlessly.

"You're scared!" the King of Samsara laughed mockingly.

"If I had known the target was a Dragon Guard, I would never have taken this mission!" Lei Bin was noncommittal about the King of Samsara's questioning.

"So you want to quit?"

"Yes!" Lei Bin paused, then continued, "Give me the money I've left with you over the years, and I'll leave Black Stone from now on!"

"Haha, haha..." The King of Samsara laughed wantonly, as if he had heard a joke.

After a while, the laughter subsided, and the King of Samsara snorted coldly, "What do you think Black Stone is! Something you can join and leave whenever you please?"

"I've served the organization faithfully for so many years. Can't you leave me a way out?" Lei Bin sighed.

"Knowing you for so many years, I never expected..." the King of Samsara was saying when he suddenly sensed someone approaching from behind and shouted sternly, "Who!"

"Black Stone assassins, disregarding the law, killing for profit, unforgivable! Cao Feng, Lei Bin, your crimes are committed!"

As a clear and cold voice resounded, one, two, three, four... four figures in black slowly emerged from the darkness.

Wearing black cloud brocade military uniforms embroidered with blue trim, carrying the State Stabilizer and Barbarian Breaker sabers at their waists, they were the Yu Unit (camp) Divine Department Garrison Generals, Qin Shuang.

Beside Qin Shuang stood another person, also in a blue-trimmed black brocade military uniform. Her pretty face was like frost, her charming eyes like cold stars, and her beauty held an extraordinary heroic spirit. She was the Cosmos Unit (camp) Star Department Garrison General, Asura Blade, Qin Hongmian.

Half a step behind Qin Shuang and his mother were two more people, a man and a woman, their military uniforms embroidered with orange trim, signifying their identity as Dragon Guard Squad Leaders.

The man was emaciated, his complexion sallow, his hands as large as palm-leaf fans, and covered in calluses.

The woman's skin was like congealed fat, her gaze captivating, her slender fingers as white as spring onions, nimble yet not lacking in strength.

They were Qin Hongmian's two Squad Leaders, Guan Yumeng and Hu Jinxiu!

Tiger-Splitting Leopard-Crushing Guan Yumeng, Light as a Flying Swallow Hu Jinxiu!

"Heh heh, so it's the Dragon Guard. You actually managed to find out my identity!" A hint of panic flashed across the King of Samsara's face, but he quickly regained his composure. He sneered, "However, do you think a few Innate Realm cultivators like yourselves can take me down? That's a fool's dream!"

Seeing his identity exposed, the King of Samsara had no more reservations. With a "clang," he drew his sword and pointed it at Qin Hongmian.

Instantly, the atmosphere became so tense it felt like water could drip from it.

Qin Hongmian did not flinch. She and Qin Shuang had agreed on this plan, determined to succeed. The State Stabilizer saber was drawn, and with a flourish, its blade gleamed with a chilling light.

Guan Yumeng's knuckles cracked as he tensed, ready to strike; Hu Jinxiu's posture was light and agile, concealing hidden weapons, poised to attack.

The three formed a triangle, tightly surrounding the King of Samsara.

Qin Hongmian struck first, the State Stabilizer saber slashing towards the King of Samsara like lightning, the blade whistling through the air.

The King of Samsara sidestepped, dodging the fierce attack, and simultaneously struck out with a palm, the gust of wind from his palm creating a wave of air.

Seeing this, Guan Yumeng let out a loud shout, stepped forward, and lunged with a grappling hand towards the King of Samsara's arm.

The King of Samsara calmly twisted his body, evading Guan Yumeng's attack, and followed up with a kick to his chest.

Guan Yumeng hastily blocked with his Iron Sand Palm, feeling a powerful force transmit through, numbing his arm.

Just then, Hu Jinxiu flashed forward, approaching the King of Samsara like a phantom, and unleashed a barrage of hidden weapons.

The King of Samsara drew his long sword in a circle, creating a blur of light that deflected the projectiles.

While the King of Samsara was occupied with the hidden weapons, Qin Hongmian swung her saber again, the blade's light cutting through the air.

The King of Samsara performed a swallow's dive, leaping to the side, and with a flick of his wrist, his sword thrust towards Qin Hongmian's throat.

Qin Hongmian reacted quickly, blocking with her saber. With a "clang," sparks flew.

Guan Yumeng and Hu Jinxiu exchanged a glance and attacked the King of Samsara together again.

Their coordination was seamless, one engaging in close-quarters combat, the other harassing with ranged hidden weapons.

Although the King of Samsara was surrounded, he was not at a disadvantage. His long sword weaved between the three, each strike deadly.

On the other side, Qin Shuang had also drawn his saber and was attacking Lei Bin.

Lei Bin, more skilled in dart assassination, was caught off guard at close range and began to falter.

After they had exchanged more than ten moves, a sudden change occurred.

Lei Bin suddenly abandoned his defense, rolling towards the King of Samsara. Simultaneously, he bent his upper body forward, and dozens of long needles shot out from his back, aiming to strike vital points on the King of Samsara's back.

As if Qin Shuang had long anticipated Lei Bin's change of tactic, he twisted his body at the same moment. His long saber, however, continued its charge unabated. The saber's glow, like a lightning strike tearing through the void, ripped through the darkness and surged forward, delivering two consecutive slashes at the King of Samsara.

The Dream Slaying Saber Technique, Wolf-Sealing Slash!

Caught off guard by Lei Bin's sudden betrayal, the King of Samsara was struck repeatedly in the back.

Enraged, he parried Qin Shuang's State Stabilizer saber with his long sword in his right hand. With his left hand, he drew a soft sword from his belt and, disregarding his injuries, thrust it directly at Lei Bin.

He was willing to trade injury for life, to kill the traitor!

Qin Hongmian would not give him such an opportunity and decisively unleashed Mocking Wind's Howl.

Instantly, Qin Hongmian was enveloped in a blue glow, her aura locking onto the King of Samsara. Channeling her strength, she continuously suppressed and slashed with her blade, giving him no chance to breathe.

Guanyumeng and Hu Jinxiu also seized the opportunity, one at close range and the other at a distance, inflicting continuous heavy blows on the King of Samsara.

Qin Shuang exuded a stern aura as the Barbarian Breaker saber was unsheathed. The saber's light flashed, as dazzling as a dream but concealing a fatal killing intent.

Deeply trapped, the King of Samsara's expression grew increasingly frenzied.

He gripped his long sword in one hand and wielded the soft sword in the other, like a ferocious beast baring its fangs and claws.