The Ninth Sword! Evil-Breaking Slash!

Xu Qing glanced back at Wang Changye's corpse. He merely sighed softly and said no more. Even if there had truly been grievances between them, with Wang Changye's death, those grievances should have vanished as well.

Besides.

There had never really been much conflict between the two of them.

"Senior!!!"

Yang Ye spotted Xu Qing. His eyes widened. He had not recognized him at first, but when he saw the iron sword in Xu Qing's hand, his eyes immediately lit up. "It really is you!"

"That's great."

Qin Daniu was also overjoyed.

"As expected, Senior came too."

The members of the Xin Patrol Team also spoke with delight.

"Mhm."

Xu Qing merely nodded lightly. His gaze flickered as he slashed out with the sword in his hand. Sword light flashed across the night sky like a silver bolt of lightning, cutting down a corpse ghoul.

"Fine sword!"

At that moment.

Xu Qing heard praise and looked toward its source. The one who had spoken was that mysterious man of unknown origin.

He was most likely from the Demon Extermination Agency.

Clearly.

This Demon Slayer had recognized the extraordinary nature of the iron sword in Xu Qing's hand.

"Senior."

Xu Weiran looked up. He was battling a Black-haired Zombie, wielding a ring-pommel saber in his hand. "With Senior's aid, we will be like a tiger that has grown wings. Please act quickly, Senior."

"Are you the swordsmanship master who appeared on Hongye Street some time ago?"

That Demon Slayer asked.

"I can hardly call myself a swordsmanship master."

Xu Qing said, "I merely know a few sword techniques."

Clang!

Xu Qing's gaze was indifferent, his tone calm, as though not a ripple of emotion could arise within him. "Also, are all the people in your yamen good for nothing? This matter has actually been allowed to reach such a state. I refuse to believe your yamen could possibly have known nothing about it."

"I merely follow orders."

The Demon Slayer did not say much more.

Roar!!!

A roar rang out.

The White-haired Zombie was enormous, standing two meters tall. Its entire body was covered in white fur. From afar, it looked rather like a white-furred gorilla.

However.

The White-haired Zombie exuded an icy black aura from its entire body. This black aura had been condensed from corpse qi and yin qi, carrying corrosive properties, while its claws were also razor-sharp.

Its strength was immense.

Though its movements were stiff, it was not slow.

Clang! Clang! Clang!!!

The Demon Slayer's weapon was an Iron Ruler. It whistled through the air in his hands, every move carrying tremendous force.

Upon closer inspection.

This Demon Slayer's martial arts were exceptionally high-level. His footwork was agile, and his cultivation had already reached the Transforming Force realm, surpassing Dark Force. His internal force could spread through every part of his body.

He was strong.

Truly strong.

Likewise.

The White-haired Zombie was also immensely powerful. Its strength was tyrannical, and it was extremely fast. Their battle grew fiercer and fiercer, with no victor possible in a short time.

On the other side.

Xu Weiran and the others were not weak either. All of them had reached the Dark Force realm. Xu Weiran had even reached peak Dark Force, while Zhao Jingyuan had broken through into Dark Force several days ago.

The reason Zhao Jingyuan had been able to break through was naturally because Xu Qing had given him Spirit Cloud Powder, and Zhao Jingyuan had naturally paid Xu Qing in silver.

After taking the Spirit Cloud Powder, Zhao Jingyuan went into seclusion for several days. While recovering his old injuries, he also accumulated strength until it burst forth, breaking from peak Bright Force into Dark Force.

Most of the other constables were also Dark Force martial artists.

"Kill!"

Xu Qing gave a soft shout and naturally made his move. The iron sword in his hand swept out, incredibly fast and incomparably sharp, slaughtering corpse ghoul after corpse ghoul.

As a result.

The pressure on Xu Weiran and the others eased considerably.

It could be said.

With Xu Qing joining the battlefield, Xu Weiran's side gradually gained the upper hand, killing corpse ghoul after corpse ghoul. Of course, some people also died.

"Die!"

Splat!

Xu Qing stepped forward and unleashed the Serpent Evasion Technique, charging forth at top speed. Zhao Jingyuan had barely reacted when the Black-haired Zombie that had been fighting him all along had its head severed by Xu Qing's sword.

"What?!"

Zhao Jingyuan's eyes widened as he stared at the headless corpse on the ground. For a moment, he found it hard to accept. "It was actually killed in one strike."

One had to know.

Zhao Jingyuan had only been able to hold this Black-haired Zombie back until now, and even then, he had repeatedly been in peril, nearly getting bitten several times.

And now.

This swordsmanship master had actually killed it in a single strike.

"Th... thank you, Senior..."

Zhao Jingyuan spoke respectfully.

"Mhm."

Xu Qing merely nodded.

Roar!!!

Suddenly.

At that moment.

Another commotion came from within the Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

With a tremendous boom.

A burly white figure smashed through the doors and charged out of the Thousand Treasures Pavilion. It moved incredibly fast, plunging straight into the battlefield.

"Ah!!!"

Splat! Splat!

Screams rang out.

Two people failed to evade in time and were killed on the spot by that burly white figure. One had his neck bitten through, while the other's head was crushed.

"A White-haired Zombie!"

"Th-this..."

"Another White-haired Zombie!!!"

"..."

The crowd screamed, terror appearing on their faces.

One had to know.

White-haired Zombies were extremely powerful. Only martial artists who had reached Transforming Force could fight them and possess the strength to kill them.

However.

Among those present.

Only that Demon Slayer was a Transforming Force martial artist.

If there had only been one White-haired Zombie, that Demon Slayer could have killed it. But if he had to fight two alone, he would be no match for them.

Moreover.

There was a very real chance that the two White-haired Zombies would surround and kill him.

"!!!"

The Demon Slayer's pupils contracted as he subtly took a step back. He had already begun to consider retreating. "Trouble. Something is wrong with the current situation. Two White-haired Zombies have already appeared. We do not know whether there are more White-haired Zombies inside the Thousand Treasures Pavilion."

"If another one appears, all of us will die here."

"Whew..."

"Looks like we need to withdraw."

Clearly.

This Demon Slayer had already decided to retreat.

In truth.

Xu Weiran, Zhao Jingyuan, Yang Ye, and everyone else present all had thoughts of retreating. Another White-haired Zombie had emerged from the Thousand Treasures Pavilion, striking directly at their nerves.

Just as the Demon Slayer had said.

If another White-haired Zombie charged out of the Thousand Treasures Pavilion.

Then it was certain.

Everyone present would die.

Not a single person would escape.

"I'll do it."

Swish!

Xu Qing stepped forward, stopping not far from the Demon Slayer. He looked toward the other White-haired Zombie and said, "Leave this White-haired Zombie to me."

"You?!"

The Demon Slayer's eyes widened in surprise. "Are you sure?"

"That's right."

Xu Qing nodded. "A Black-haired Zombie cannot block even one strike from me. So I want to see how many strikes this White-haired Zombie can withstand."

"Fine."

The Demon Slayer nodded. "If it does not work, we retreat immediately."

"Kill!"

Xu Qing gave a soft shout. He stepped forward, unleashed the Serpent Evasion Technique, and rapidly rushed toward that White-haired Zombie, the iron sword in his hand already stabbing out.

Roar!!!

The White-haired Zombie roared furiously.

Boom!

It could be seen.

The White-haired Zombie swung a claw toward him. Wisps of black qi condensed over its body, forming terrifying Killing Intent in its palm.

Bang!

Xu Qing's pupils contracted as he felt an immensely powerful force. Because of the terrifying Killing Intent in the White-haired Zombie's palm, the iron sword had failed to wound it.

Crack!

Instead, the force of that claw sent Xu Qing back several steps. Each step left a footprint in the ground as he dispersed the force.

Clearly.

Xu Qing was only at peak Dark Force, not yet truly having entered the Transforming Force realm, while the White-haired Zombie was already a monster equivalent to the Transforming Force level.

Therefore.

In terms of pure strength, Xu Qing was no match for the White-haired Zombie.

"Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking."

Clang! Clang!

Xu Qing understood. He no longer clashed head-on with the White-haired Zombie, because in a direct contest of strength, he would certainly lose.

Thus.

Xu Qing unleashed the Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking.

"Sword Out Throat Cut!"

Clang!

Xu Qing thrust his sword out, swift as lightning.

Clang!

Thick white fur rapidly grew around the White-haired Zombie's throat, while dense Killing Intent also condensed there, blocking Xu Qing's sword.

If it had been a Black-haired Zombie, Xu Qing's strike would have already chopped off its head.

However.

The White-haired Zombie had blocked it.

Roar!

The White-haired Zombie roared and lunged at Xu Qing.

Swish!

Xu Qing dodged, unleashing the Serpent Evasion Technique and circling the White-haired Zombie in a tangled battle, occasionally stabbing out with his sword as he sought an opening.

"Kill!"

Xu Qing's iron sword struck out.

The second sword! Returning Wind Seizing Moon!

Swish!

Xu Qing stabbed out again.

Pfft!

Blood splattered.

This sword had injured the White-haired Zombie, slicing a chunk of flesh from its left arm and sending it falling to the ground.

Roar!

The White-haired Zombie flew into a rage.

Third sword! Azure Edge Slicing Face!

Xu Qing's eyes flashed. Seizing the opportunity, he rushed forward and slashed out again. His sword technique shifted, cutting off the White-haired Zombie's nose with lightning speed before it could react.

Fourth sword...

Fifth sword...

Sixth sword...

"Ninth sword! Evil-Breaking Slash!"

Pfft!

Xu Qing gave a low shout, gathering his force as hidden strength flowed into the iron sword in his hand. The LV10 Iron Sword itself also possessed the effect of breaking evil.

Moreover, after Xu Qing had struck with several consecutive sword attacks, the White-haired Zombie had already been wounded by him.

The ninth sword stabbed forth.

Whoosh!

A sword cry rang out.

As Xu Qing thrust out this sword, its power reached its peak, like a long rainbow piercing the sun, before everyone's utterly shocked and astonished eyes.

Crack!

Pfft!

Blood splattered.

Xu Qing's sword struck the White-haired Zombie's forehead, piercing in through the space between its brows and emerging from the back of its head.