With a metallic clang, Lin Qing sheathed his saber. Silence fell over the scene, and countless eyes converged on Ma Meng's head.
This assassin who prowled through the darkness, the First Guardian who struck terror into countless experts in the Prefectural City, had been slain with a single stroke today.
Lin Qing turned and walked over to Ma Meng's corpse. A flame rose from his palm, and he reached out to press it against the body. Fire spread at tremendous speed, engulfing the corpse in an instant before burning it to ash. Another remnant soul appeared in the Rebirth Record.
"Lin Qing, what skill! I never imagined your lightness skill was so formidable. In terms of lightness skill alone, you must rank among the top three in the Prefectural City." Qiu Changming used his lightness skill to land beside Lin Qing, unable to hold back his admiration.
Lü Qidao also approached, his eyes filled with respect.
"You truly are remarkable, Lord Lin. You have my admiration!"
His gaze swept over the pile of ash left by Ma Meng's corpse, and he could not help remarking, "Ma Meng's lightness skill was the main reason he could run rampant in the Prefectural City. Even those who could defeat him usually couldn't catch him and had no choice but to let him leave. But walk along the river often enough, and your shoes are bound to get wet. Against Lord Lin, he could neither win nor escape. Death was his only road. That's retribution!"
Lin Qing raised his eyes slightly and gazed into the distance. His keen senses picked up the sounds of fierce combat coming from the town center.
"Patriarch Lü, your injuries are serious. There's no need for you to advance any farther. Stay here and secure this area. Don't let