Today, Exterminate the Golden Cicada Gang! (Seeking Favorites)

"Ji Changyin, you promised me!!"

A sharp, piercing shout rang out from the crowd.

Immediately, Qin Zheng saw a figure bathed in golden light surge out from within the throng.

In an instant, it crossed dozens of meters and arrived before Qin Zheng.

"You bastard, die!!"

The attacker's palm, as large as a fan, slammed down in fury.

A powerful gust of wind rushed at Qin Zheng, causing his black hair to whip around wildly.

A potent sense of mortal danger exploded in his heart!

At that moment, Qin Zheng had no choice but to quickly raise his ghost-head saber, using the blade to block the descending palm.

Bang!!!

An irresistible force, channeled through the saber, surged into Qin Zheng's limbs and bones.

Instantly, Qin Zheng was sent flying backward, traveling dozens of meters before crashing onto the ground.

Shi Dian's eyes turned red, and he moved to pursue.

"Shi Dian, you've gone too far!!"

Just then, from the other side of the execution ground, Ji Changyin, who was engaged with two men in black, repelled them with a saber strike.

His entire demeanor shifted instantly, his aura erupting and proving to be no weaker than Shi Dian's.

He stomped his foot, the muddy ground beneath him exploding, and he appeared before Shi Dian in an instant, cleaving down with his saber.

Suddenly, a garrison captain and a gang leader began to fight on the execution ground.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The two were like human beasts; every collision produced a deafening impact.

The soldiers and civilians inside and outside the execution ground watched the scene in horror.

Meanwhile, Qin Zheng lay on the execution ground's muddy earth, feeling intense pain throughout his body.

The gap was simply too vast!

Even though he had hastily improved his Ghost-head Saber Technique to Great Accomplishment, he still couldn't block the force of that single palm!

Furthermore, the golden radiance emanating from the attacker proved that his cultivated martial arts were extraordinary.

There was definitely a significant disparity between his Ghost-head Saber Technique and the opponent's martial arts!

Listening to the continuous loud sounds echoing around him, Qin Zheng endured the pain in his body and struggled to get back up.

Then, he diverted a sliver of his attention to the merit scroll in his sea of consciousness.

[Qin Zheng] [Lifespan: 70 (17)] [Martial Arts: Ghost-head Saber Technique (Great Accomplishment)] [Merit: One tael, two qian] [Current Martial Art - Ghost-head Saber Technique can be upgraded. Requires eight qian merit. Do you wish to upgrade?]

It can still be upgraded!

Qin Zheng rejoiced inwardly and, without any hesitation, mentally chanted, "Upgrade!"

Instantly, numerous memories related to saber techniques flooded Qin Zheng's mind.

Simultaneously, he felt a warm current surge through his body, soaking into his bones and muscles before finally integrating into his skin.

Under the effect of this warm current, his skin seemed to become slightly tougher.

The pain throughout his body also subsided a little.

However, before he could thoroughly examine the changes in his body, Qin Zheng's gaze was drawn to the two figures clashing in front of him, a trace of shock appearing in his eyes.

Could human strength truly reach such a level!

"Hmm?!"

At the same time, Shi Dian's peripheral vision caught sight of Qin Zheng standing up. He initially felt surprised.

But this was quickly followed by rage!

This executioner who had beheaded his son was still alive?!

He roared, the golden light around him intensifying, and he reached out, swatting Ji Changyin's long saber away with a palm strike.

Then, he turned, stomped his foot, and charged fiercely towards Qin Zheng.

On the spot, Qin Zheng's expression darkened abruptly, and he tightened his grip on the ghost-head saber.

His feet hit the ground, and his strength surged through him, seemingly rising from the earth, flowing up his spine, and finally spreading to his arms.

Then, he charged forward with all his might!

The Ghost-head Saber Technique wasn't flashy, just the ultimate in chopping and slashing!

With courage in his heart, he brought his saber down, and heads rolled!

This was the essence of the Ghost-head Saber Technique!

Seeing Qin Zheng actively draw his saber to meet the attack, the expressions of the surrounding citizens and soldiers at the execution ground shifted slightly.

They hadn't expected a mere executioner to actually have the courage to swing his saber at the leader of a major gang in Black Goose City!

For a moment, a complex mix of emotions flickered across everyone's faces.

There was anger towards Shi Dian, and admiration for Qin Zheng.

Anger that Shi Dian, as the gang leader, had allowed his son to bully and oppress people throughout Black Goose City, committing all sorts of evil deeds!

Anger that after his son was beheaded, Shi Dian only dared to vent his fury on the weak!

At the same time, they also admired Qin Zheng's courage in drawing his saber against Shi Dian!

After all, as the leader of the Golden Cicada Gang, Shi Dian was one of the top experts in all of Black Goose City!

Hadn't the military officer sent down by the court to manage the execution ground been unable to apprehend him?

Ordinary people would likely not even have the courage to look him in the eye, let alone draw their swords against him!

As ordinary people, the citizens present now placed their hopes on a miracle, hoping Qin Zheng could win!

Even though it was impossible.

Seeing this scene, Ji Changyin's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

He had thought that this young executioner had been killed by Shi Dian's resentful palm strike earlier.

He hadn't expected that not only was he not killed, but he now had the strength and courage to face Shi Dian with his saber.

Meanwhile, Shi Dian's heart burned with rage, like oil thrown onto a raging fire!

This executioner dared to resist actively!

Had it been too long since he last acted, making a mere executioner confident enough to cross blades with him?!

He let out a loud shout, and the golden light emanating from his body intensified.

Then, under everyone's gaze, his golden palms and the ghost-head saber collided fiercely.

Clang!

The crisp sound of metal striking metal echoed across the execution ground.

Shi Dian's expression faltered slightly, and he seemed somewhat surprised and confused.

Although the power of this saber strike was far inferior to his, it was clearly much stronger than before!

This executioner before him now possessed the ability to barely block one of his moves!

This scene was witnessed by many, and their faces showed surprise, along with a flicker of hope.

However, the stalemate lasted less than a breath before Qin Zheng felt a surge of immense power penetrate his body through the saber.

And this time, the power was even greater than the previous one!

Bang!

Under this force, Qin Zheng was once again sent flying backward like a cannonball.

A trace of contempt flashed in Shi Dian's eyes, and he took a step forward, intending to pursue.

But before he could even take half a step, his expression changed drastically.

Ji Changyin's long saber had, at some unknown time, landed on his back.

The golden light emanating from his skin showed signs of dispersing under this blow.

"Ji Changyin!!!"

Shi Dian roared, his body suddenly ducking low to evade the strike, and then he bolted towards the edge of the execution ground.

In his original spot, Ji Changyin maintained his saber-wielding posture, not pursuing further.

After Shi Dian's figure disappeared, a soldier stepped forward and said respectfully, "Sir?"

"Gather everyone. Today, we will eradicate the Golden Cicada Gang!"

Ji Changyin's expression was calm as he spoke slowly.

"Yes!"

The soldier's face trembled, feeling that Black Goose City was about to undergo a drastic change.

And Ji Changyin's gaze turned to the distance, towards the figure struggling to get back on his feet.