Xuan Su had always had a keen eye and great decisiveness. That was why, as a woman, she had been able to serve as chief steward of the Ten Thousand Gold Merchant Association.
Yet in all her years of recruiting talent, Wu Yun was her greatest surprise.
Even she found his rate of growth astonishing.
Someone else was even more shaken than Xuan Su.
That person was Ziyue! She had always treated Wu Yun as a junior brother, and in her mind, he had been a well-behaved, obedient junior who knew how to flatter people.
But without her realizing it, he had grown into an expert on the same level as her teacher and her father! Watching her junior brother fight Yue Shan with such ease in the arena, Ziyue felt both pride and loss.
Without realizing it, distance had opened between her and her junior brother.
At this moment, Yue Shan finally lost his composure.
The pain in his palm made his mind exceptionally clear. Even the Pure Yuan Protective Qi of the Great Perfection Core Formation Stage could not block his opponent's blade.
He was clearly only at the Minor Core Formation Stage, so why was his Primal Force so powerful? Could he be a Nine-Star Core Pill... Yue Shan stared deeply at Wu Yun, deeply wary of his Primal Force and filled with doubts.
His Primal Force was more abundant than Wu Yun's, but in terms of purity and strength, it fell short.
As a result, his Pure Yuan Protective Qi could not withstand the opponent's attack.
"I must get rid of him. If he does not die today, then I will be the one to die in the future!" Yue Shan made up his mind.
He forcibly stopped the bleeding from his palm, his gaze vicious as he charged at Wu Yun once more.
He was also a ruthless man who had roamed Flame City for many years. Naturally, he knew that hidden dangers had to be eliminated early!
"Mountain Palm, Mountain-Crushing Form!"
Primal Force continued gathering in Yue Shan's palm, carrying the force of mountains collapsing and earth splitting. Within the Primal Force, the vague image of a crumbling mountain emerged.
He wanted to exhaust Wu Yun's Primal Force and drag him down.
"Mysterious Jade Hand!"
"Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon!"
Wu Yun's treasured saber had already shattered, so he used the Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon Hand to redirect Yue Shan's force.
At that moment, he sensed that Yue Shan had nearly exhausted his Primal Force. The corner of his lips curled into a bloodthirsty smile. It was time to end this.
His Spiritual Power condensed once more.
"Thunder Shockwave!"
A tiny spiritual wave slammed toward Yue Shan.
The Spiritual Power struck Yue Shan's head.
Yue Shan's gaze wavered, and the Primal Force in his palm became chaotic.
"Dragon Whisker Needle!"
"Spirit Gathering Rune!"
Ten Dragon Whisker Needles shot out together, converging into a single row. A Spirit Gathering Rune condensed, drawing all ten Dragon Whisker Needles together.
Even combined, the Dragon Whisker Needles, thin as hairs, appeared incredibly small.
"Whoosh!"
The ten needles advanced as one, piercing the air with a sharp sound.
Just as Yue Shan felt a flash of blinding light—
The ten Dragon Whisker Needles reached the center of his forehead. At point-blank range, the barrier formed by Yue Shan's Pure Yuan Protective Qi blocked them, their tips held outside his skin by a powerful force.
At that moment, the Spirit Gathering Rune activated, its powerful suction drawing Yue Shan's Pure Yuan Protective Qi out bit by bit.
The Dragon Whisker Needles broke through little by little.
"Clang!"
One Dragon Whisker Needle was knocked back! Wu Yun opened his Niwan Palace, and his two Natal Spirit Talismans flew out again. Spiritual Power surged wildly forth and attached itself to the Dragon Whisker Needles.
Clang, clang, clang!!! Several more Dragon Whisker Needles were knocked back by Yue Shan's Pure Yuan Protective Qi.
But the remaining needles advanced a little farther, their tips already piercing Yue Shan's skin.
By then, Yue Shan had completely recovered his senses. His eyes widened as he desperately mobilized the Primal Force within his body to resist the Dragon Whisker Needles.
Soon, only one Dragon Whisker Needle remained.
Yet Wu Yun's expression did not change. His gaze remained focused as he controlled the final needle.
Yue Shan was frantic. His lips turned pale, and huge beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
Death was closing in on him bit by bit.
The Blood Wolf Gang members had their hearts in their throats.
"Father!"
"Father!"
The Yue Siblings cried out even more anxiously.
"Uncle Gui Yan, please, save my father!"
"Alas!"
Gui Yan sighed. In the end, he still drew his saber and charged toward Wu Yun.
He was the strongest person on the Blood Wolf Gang's side. Although he was still only at the Perfect Yuan Dan Stage, he had been at this level for many years and was far beyond the likes of Wei Tong.
"How dare you!"
"Stop him!"
Xia Wanjin and Yan Xuan warned at the same time.
"Rest assured, you two. Leave him to me."
Lin Dong stomped fiercely on the Shattered Yuan Shuttle and shot forward.
"Shattered Yuan Shuttle!"
Eight streaks of black light flew toward Gui Yan.
"Another Rune Master!"
Gui Yan said angrily.
He was a little panicked. Wu Yun, a Two-Seal Symbol Master, had even given Yue Shan trouble. He had no idea whether this sudden newcomer would be just as formidable.
"Ghost Slash!"
Gui Yan did not dare delay. He immediately used a powerful martial art, hoping to shake off Lin Dong and interrupt Wu Yun.
"Heh, Dragon Whisker Needle!"
Lin Dong gave a cold snort as ten golden Dragon Whisker Needles shot toward Gui Yan.
"Three-Step Ghost Shadow Blade!"
Gui Yan swung his saber frantically to block them.
Clang, clang, clang! Several Dragon Whisker Needles were knocked away! Yet several still pierced into his body.
Gui Yan's Pure Yuan Protective Qi was nowhere near Yue Shan's. It could not block these Dragon Whisker Needles, which specialized in breaking protective qi.
However, none had struck his vital points! Gui Yan endured the pain and swung his saber at Lin Dong again.
"Whoosh!"
Another Dragon Whisker Needle shot straight at his face!
Gui Yan hurriedly withdrew his saber and held it horizontally in defense, Primal Force continuously gathering on its blade.
Lin Dong, meanwhile, focused on controlling a single Dragon Whisker Needle. Two Natal Spirit Talismans appeared, and like Wu Yun, he poured all his Spiritual Power into one Dragon Whisker Needle.
Gui Yan's saber was already pressed against his forehead, while Lin Dong's Dragon Whisker Needle faced the center of Gui Yan's brow, slowly piercing into his saber inch by inch.
The scene was repeated!
Gui Yan had fallen into the same predicament as Yue Shan!
The four of them were locked in a stalemate!
Who would fail first?
Everyone around them stared in stunned silence. No one had expected events to develop in such an extraordinary way!
Lin Dong glanced at Wu Yun from the corner of his eye, only to find Wu Yun glancing back at him.
The two smiled faintly at the same time.
They both understood what the other meant... Whoever pierced through first would win! Lin Dong's heart began to race. He had always wanted to catch up to his big brother. Now, his opponent was only at the Perfect Yuan Dan Stage, while his big brother's opponent was at Great Perfection! If he was still slower than his big brother under these circumstances, then he really would be useless!
"Ah!"
Lin Dong let out a low roar.
He frantically released the Spiritual Power from his Niwan Palace.
Crack!
Gui Yan's saber cracked! Whoosh! Lin Dong's needle shot straight through without obstruction! Gui Yan's eyes went blank, and then his body collapsed limply.
Lin Dong hurriedly turned to look at Wu Yun.
Wu Yun was still contending with Yue Shan. Although his Dragon Whisker Needle had sunk half an inch into Yue Shan's brow, it had not penetrated all the way through.
Lin Dong could not help feeling a small surge of delight. Big Brother, this time I was faster than you!
"Uncle Gui Yan!"
"Sect Master!"
The Yue Siblings cried out in horror among the Blood Wolf Gang, while the Ghost Blade Sect lackeys burst into tears. "Kill him! Avenge the Sect Master!"
"Save the Gang Leader! Charge!"
The Blood Wolf Gang members could no longer wait or hold back. They drew their sabers and rushed forward.
But quite a few turncoats who knew which way the wind was blowing quietly retreated, intending to flee amid the chaos while those loyal underlings charged ahead.
In this situation, the Blood Wolf Gang was facing three major factions. Resistance meant certain death! "Kill them!"
Xia Wanjin gave the order without hesitation, feeling both thrilled and deeply emotional!
This was the best opportunity to wipe out the Blood Wolf Gang. How could he possibly let it slip away? His old rival, who had fought him for years, would finally leave the stage of Flame City.
"Stop them! Protect Wu Yun!"
Ziyue gave an order as well! The Black Armored Guard surrounded Wu Yun and Yue Shan, preventing anyone from disturbing them.
The Symbol Master Association members also joined the Black Armored Guard rather than joining the Ten Thousand Gold Merchant Association in the melee.
The scene descended into complete chaos! "Yue Feng, Yue Ling, run!"
"Young Gang Leader, Miss, go!"
"This cannot be salvaged. Do not act rashly. Avenge the Gang Leader in the future!"
Someone grabbed the Yue Siblings, intending to escort them away.
Under the current circumstances, there was no way for the Blood Wolf Gang to make a comeback.
"Old dog, it is over!"
Wu Yun calmly let out a breath.
His Dragon Whisker Needle finally pierced completely into Yue Shan's glabella despite Yue Shan's unwilling resistance.
Without Wu Yun's Spiritual Power sustaining it, the Dragon Whisker Needle instantly curled into a ball inside Yue Shan's head and shredded his brain matter!
Yue Shan, one of Flame City's three great powers and a generation of ruthless heroes, had fallen! Lin Dong gazed at him with a smile, admiration, and blank astonishment.
Wu Yun transmitted irritably, "Stop staring at me. Go kill the Yue Siblings. When cutting grass, you must pull out the roots!"
The Yue Siblings were undoubtedly the Blood Wolf Gang's most promising members! Wu Yun had never been a softhearted man.
Since he had done it, he would see it through! Enemies, regardless of age or strength, had to be completely eliminated.
Being remembered by one's enemies made it impossible to sleep or eat in peace! He was not worried that the Yue Siblings could keep pace with his growth.
He was worried that they might retaliate against the people around him. Not everyone around Wu Yun was a powerful martial artist!
"I'll go at once!"
Lin Dong did not hesitate.
He rode the Shattered Yuan Shuttle into the sky and looked down over the entire battlefield.
Using the Purple Demon Eye, he quickly spotted the Yue Siblings.
The two of them were surrounded by a group of people as they fled toward the forest outside the city.
"You nearly got away."
Lin Dong flew after them.
Flying by controlling an object, he quickly caught up.
"Dragon Whisker Needle!"
Two Dragon Whisker Needles shot out, aimed at Yue Feng and Yue Ling! "Sister, watch out!"
Yue Feng pulled Yue Ling behind him and pointed his black spear at Lin Dong.
His eyes were bleak.
That morning, he had fought Lin Dong. Lin Dong had only been at the middle Heavenly Origin Stage then, and Yue Feng had thought he was merely someone at the same realm who had learned stronger martial arts and had only defeated him by luck! But just now, Lin Dong had decisively killed Gui Yan, chilling Yue Feng to the bone! The gap between him and Lin Dong was not merely slight.
He was even a master of Spiritual Power! "Please, spare my sister!"
He knew he was no match for Lin Dong! Rather than putting up futile resistance, he begged.
Lin Dong's figure paused, and hesitation flashed through his eyes.
But his Dragon Whisker Needle had already reached Yue Feng.
"Whoosh!"
The Dragon Whisker Needle accurately shot into Yue Feng's head, then passed through and emerged from the back! Compared to the Pure Yuan Protective Qi of the Core Formation Stage, the protective qi of Yue Feng's Heavenly Origin Stage was pitifully weak.
"Brother, Brother!"
Yue Ling cried out in anguish and burst into tears.
Her beautiful face was streaked with tears, making her look pitiful enough to stir anyone's heart.
Yue Ling was also a great beauty.
Along with Xia Zhilan and Ziyue, she was known as one of Flame City's three goddesses!
It could be said that few people would be able to bring themselves to harm such a beauty.
"Brother, Brother!"
Yue Ling held Yue Feng's head and wept.
At one point, she looked up, her eyes filled with hatred. Bloodshot veins filled them as she stared fixedly at Lin Dong.
Lin Dong hovered in the air, looking down at Yue Ling from above. His expression tightened as two fingers rubbed a Dragon Whisker Needle in his hand! Clearly, he hesitated.
Not everyone could bring themselves to kill a woman.
"If you can't do it, don't force yourself!"
At that moment, Wu Yun's gentle voice echoed in Lin Dong's mind.
"Big Brother, I..."
Lin Dong suddenly raised his head, guilt filling his heart.
"You'd better kill me, or I'll definitely come after you for revenge!" Yue Ling cried out heart-wrenchingly.
Lin Dong glanced at Yue Ling. Her expression was resolute, and her calm eyes held unwavering determination.
Lin Dong immediately closed his eyes and flicked the Dragon Whisker Needle from his hand!
Whoosh!
When he opened his eyes again, Yue Ling had already collapsed limply to the ground!
Lin Dong's gaze instead became calm, and his expression was no longer twisted into a knot.
I'm sorry. We stand on different sides. Enemies are neither male nor female. Blame only the fate that gave you the wrong birth, Lin Dong quietly steadied himself.
He silently added in his heart, I can't let Big Brother down because of you!
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