Five Ghosts Become Dead Ghosts

Yang Lie activated Vajra Force, pushed off with his foot, and appeared before Mountain Ridge Second Ghost with lightning speed. He unleashed Flood Dragon выхода в море, smashing it directly into her left chest. One punch blasted a gaping hole through her chest.

Mountain Ridge Second Ghost's hook technique was mysterious and exquisite, but her defenses were far too weak.

"No! You killed Second Sister! I'll kill you!"

Mountain Ridge Fourth Ghost's eyes turned crimson as she roared madly.

Just then, a sword gleam like an icy flood dragon pierced Mountain Ridge Fourth Ghost's heart with lightning speed. Zhao Meixian also appeared behind Mountain Ridge Dead Ghost.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Three sniper rounds struck Zhao Meixian at once, only to be blocked by the portable trigger-activated energy shield on her body.

"Damn it! You little bastard! You killed my people! Die!"

Mountain Ridge First Ghost's eyes reddened as he roared and viciously swung his Wolf Tooth Club at Yang Lie.

"You're too slow, idiot!"

Yang Lie chuckled. Activating Vajra Force and executing the Flood Dragon Fist, he pushed off with his foot and moved like a ghost. He evaded Mountain Ridge First Ghost's attack again and appeared beside Mountain Ridge Third Ghost.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Mountain Ridge Third Ghost's sword gleams struck Yang Lie, throwing off showers of sparks, yet failed to harm him in the slightest. His expression changed drastically as he cried, "Stop! Don't kill me!"

Yang Lie directly unleashed Flood Dragon выхода в море, driving his fist into Mountain Ridge Third Ghost's chest. Terrifying force erupted, shattering Mountain Ridge Third Ghost's heart with a single blow.

Mountain Ridge First Ghost turned and used his movement technique to flee. Though massive in build, he moved as nimbly as a sparrow.

"Trying to run? Stay right there!"

A cold glint flashed through Yang Lie's eyes. He pushed off with his foot and lunged toward Mountain Ridge First Ghost like a cannonball.

"You fell for it!"

Mountain Ridge First Ghost abruptly spun around, squeezed his eyes shut, and the Flashbang on his chest instantly exploded. A blinding white light burst forth and swallowed Yang Lie in an instant.

Yang Lie was blinded for a moment by the searing light.

Mountain Ridge First Ghost suddenly opened his eyes and executed Mad Ape Skull Opener, a killing move from the Mad Ape Staff Technique, smashing it viciously toward Yang Lie's forehead.

Yang Lie activated Vajra Force and raised his left arm above his head to block. Rather than retreating, he charged forward like a cannonball at Mountain Ridge First Ghost. Although the searing light had blinded him for a moment, his vision rapidly returned an instant later. The third-rank bloodline's formidable regenerative ability had taken effect.

Clang!

Mountain Ridge First Ghost's club struck Yang Lie's left hand. The superalloy spikes on the Wolf Tooth Club pierced the flesh of his hand, but his bones caught and held them fast.

"That's it?"

Yang Lie gave a chilling smile and slapped with his left hand, sending Mountain Ridge First Ghost's Wolf Tooth Club flying with terrifying force. His right fist then struck Mountain Ridge First Ghost's heart. Terrifying power erupted instantly, piercing through Mountain Ridge First Ghost's muscular armor and directly blasting apart his heart.

"What a monster!"

Han Hongmei, who was hiding behind cover, wore a stunned expression. Yang Lie was merely an Essence Solidification Realm martial artist, yet he had wiped out a vicious Hundred Refinements Realm bandit group like the Mountain Ridge Five Ghosts. It was simply unbelievable.

After killing Mountain Ridge First Ghost, Yang Lie leaped up and raced toward the three snipers in the distance.

The three snipers immediately used their movement techniques, concealed themselves, and fled in different directions.

Relying on the scent of gunpowder on the three snipers, Yang Lie easily tracked them down. Before long, he caught up with them and killed all three one by one.

Holding her sword, Zhao Meixian quietly looked at Han Hongmei. "Hongmei, do you intend to pledge loyalty to me, or continue serving the Zhao Family?"

Han Hongmei sighed softly. "Miss, our Han Family has served the Zhao Family for generations. So although I truly wish to serve you, I cannot disobey my family's orders. I am deeply sorry!"

Zhao Meixian said calmly, "Then please leave. I hope we will not be enemies when we meet again. And keep what happened today a secret!"

Han Hongmei answered firmly, "Yes, Miss! I will never speak of what happened today!"

After speaking, Han Hongmei bowed to Zhao Meixian, leaped up, and departed.

Yang Lie said, "Are you still going back to the Zhao Family? If you want me to escort you back, it'll cost extra!"

Zhao Meixian said calmly, "I'm not going back to the Zhao Family. I'm going to the Tailing Yun Family. My mother came from the Tailing Yun Family, and my maternal grandfather and grandmother are rather fond of me. As long as I reach the Tailing Yun Family's territory, they will naturally be able to protect me!"

Yang Lie said, "That person you mentioned probably won't let you go, right? How about this? I'll escort you back to the Yun Family. Consider it repayment for your earlier investment."

Zhao Meixian smiled lightly. "All right. As long as you escort me back to the Yun Family, we'll consider the investment contract fulfilled."

Yang Lie said solemnly, "Let me make this clear first. If we encounter a Hundred Refinements Realm martial artist, I'll protect you no matter what. But if we encounter a Heaven and Human Realm martial artist, there'll be nothing I can do."

Yang Lie possessed the power of numerous ferocious beasts and bloodlines, and had cultivated two Earth Rank Martial Arts, giving him astonishing combat strength. But if he encountered a Heaven and Human Realm martial artist, he would absolutely be no match for them.

Zhao Meixian nodded slightly. "I understand. If a Heaven and Human Realm martial artist appears, you may flee on your own!"

Yang Lie said, "Then go on ahead. I'll clean up the battlefield."

"Okay!"

Zhao Meixian leaped up and lightly left the area.

Yang Lie circulated his true energy and, after confirming with his powerful sense of smell that no one was nearby, stored all the corpses in the Small World.

"Hm? Mad Ape Staff Technique! That guy was quite studious, carrying the manual around with him. Unfortunately, a Profound Rank Martial Art like the Mad Ape Staff Technique is basically trash to me!"

Yang Lie glanced at the manual in his hand, shook his head slightly, and casually stored it in the Small World.

Within human civilization, even Heaven-Grade Martial Arts were not difficult to obtain. Only martial arts above the Heaven Grade required one to enroll in a First-Rate University to study them.

After cleaning up the battlefield, Yang Lie quickly caught up with Zhao Meixian, and the two swiftly traveled through the forest.

Night fell, and moonlight shone upon the earth.

Yang Lie said, "Go get some sleep. I'll take the first watch, and you can take the second half of the night!"

"Okay!"

Zhao Meixian readily stood up and walked toward the crude tree shelter. After taking only a few steps, her gaze suddenly froze. Her face turned deathly pale, her entire body trembled, and she backed away step by step until she returned to Yang Lie's side.

Following Zhao Meixian's gaze, Yang Lie saw a pale-faced woman with flowing black hair, only her upper body remaining, floating faintly among the trees. Her eyes were fixed on Zhao Meixian and Yang Lie, filled with malice.