Shi Xing gave Wu Wei no chance to relax.
The instant Wu Wei froze because of Zhang Lexuan's changed appearance, a massive clock pattern appeared behind Shi Xing, golden light flowing within it.
Several golden beams shot out from the clock pattern as if they had eyes!
They first sped straight toward Wu Wei, but as they drew close, seemingly to avoid accidentally harming the hostage, they circled through the air and curved behind Wu Wei before crashing into him!
By the time Wu Wei realized something was wrong, it was too late to block them.
"Bang!!"
The golden beams slammed viciously into Wu Wei's back, and the tremendous impact blasted him—and Zhang Lexuan in his arms—away!
They arced through the air and crashed heavily into a house beside the stone road at the city gate, sending dust flying everywhere!
"Ah!!"
The people inside the house scattered in terror at the sudden disaster, pouring out through the shattered doors and windows as screams rose one after another.
Shi Xing landed steadily atop the wrecked roof, his eyes fixed firmly on the cloud of dust kicked up where Wu Wei had crashed.
He remained on high alert, guarding against Wu Wei using the chaos to escape.
Just as Shi Xing focused his attention, a sudden change occurred.
"Whoosh!"
The sharp whistle of a blade cutting through the air suddenly sounded behind him.
Shi Xing's heart tightened, and he turned around in alarm.
A silver-haired man stood not far behind him, his face bearing an almost crazed smile.
Dressed in a Black Cloak with Red Clouds, he swung a three-bladed scythe glowing crimson as he chopped down fiercely at Shi Xing!
The scythe was aimed directly at Shi Xing's waist!
If that strike landed, he would likely be cut in half on