The massive sword pierced straight through Ji Mingye's left chest, the sound of tearing flesh grating on the ears.
Ji Daohe had never imagined Lin Shuguang could be this overbearing, ignoring his threat and driving his sword into his younger brother Ji Mingye.
"You're asking for death!"
Ji Daohe screamed himself hoarse and knocked Lin Shuguang's massive sword away with a strike, but that only sent another gush of blood from Ji Mingye's chest.
Ji Mingye's scream sent Ji Daohe's furious aura surging.
His sword intent aimed at Lin Shuguang was about to erupt.
Zhao Tianba had rushed over by then, his voice icy. "Ji Daohe, just try making a move! Have you forgotten where you are? Elder Qu is right here. If you want to die, go ahead. Let's see if you can still act this recklessly when you're locked inside Black Tooth Cave."
At the mention of Black Tooth Cave, Ji Daohe's towering rage subsided somewhat.
Without a word, he sheathed his sword, turned, and silently crouched beside Ji Mingye, preparing to take him away.
Just as everyone thought the matter had ended, a sword pressed against Ji Mingye's heart. "Did I give you permission to move?"
An uproar rose around them again.
Ji Daohe turned his head and saw that the person holding the sword was once again Lin Shuguang, that loathsome bastard!
"Enough, Lin Shuguang. This ends here!" Ji Daohe gritted his teeth. He wanted to attack, but wary of Elder Qu, who seemed to be dozing nearby, he merely tightened his grip on his sword.
Lin Shuguang held his sword in one hand, his gaze cold and utterly unwavering. "He lost. His life belongs to me."
Ji Daohe took a deep breath and suppressed his anger.
He slowly rose, his right hand remaining on his