Ancient Wilderness City, Cloud-Hidden Pavilion.
"What! That old devil Mu Han is going to kill Zhong Li in public?!"
On the sixth floor of the Cloud-Hidden Pavilion, Xiao Yan, who had been sitting in a chair, suddenly stood up. His usually calm and unwavering dark eyes were now filled with rage.
If Mu Han is targeting someone else, Xiao Yan can ignore it, but if he's targeting Zhong Li, Xiao Yan absolutely cannot stand idly by.
For no other reason than that two years ago, Zhong Li had stepped in to help him, sacrificing his own life to ensure Xiao Yan's current success.
Although Xiao Yan could not be considered a benevolent person who saves all living beings, he was definitely not the kind of person who would forget kindness and leave his benefactor in danger. Xiao Yan would never do such a thing.
Although Zhong Li had ulterior motives towards him, he had to save Zhong Li no matter what!
Where is he now? I'm going to find him.
Xiao Yan's gaze was extremely cold as he suppressed his anger and asked Luo Jin in a low voice.
At this very moment, sitting opposite Xiao Yan was Luo Jin, the head of the Cloud-Hidden Pavilion.
After two years, Luo Jin underwent Ground Shattering change. Under Xiao Yan's terrifying perception, Luo Jin's strength was even more terrifying than the achievements he had made through hard work over the past two years.
Luo Jin is now a true Eight-Star Half-Emperor, whereas two years ago he was only Late-Stage Four-Star Half-Emperor. He has advanced four levels in two years, which is more than double what Xiao Yan did!
However, Xiao Yan had no time to care about any of that. All he wanted to do was find Mu Han immediately. He wanted to see how Mu Han, who had been so imposing in front of him two years ago, could maintain his former glory now.
"Brother Yan Xiao, there's no need to rush this matter. President Gu Li and President Chi Lin of the Alchemist Guild have already rushed over upon hearing the news. We'll go together later. If Mu Han remains stubborn and insists on killing Zhong Li, I will reveal my identity as the Pavilion Master of the Cloud-Hidden Pavilion. At that time, I don't think he'll dare to cause any trouble."
Seeing Xiao Yan's furious expression, Luo Jin couldn't help but be slightly surprised. He hadn't expected Xiao Yan to go to such lengths for Zhong Li, who had only helped him once, and to risk provoking Mu Han again.
However, Luo Jin also felt gratified by this, because Xiao Yan's character was such that he was able to give him his full assistance.
Sometimes, the person you should help may not necessarily be someone with terrifying growth potential; they might just be a truly kind-hearted but vulnerable individual. However, what makes Luo Jin even more gratified is that Xiao Yan possesses both of these qualities.
However, seeing Xiao Yan's somewhat impulsive appearance, Luo Jin was more worried than anything else. After all, the gap between their strength and Mu Han's was still too great.
"You don't need to show your face. Just tell me where that scoundrel Mu Han is. I want to see how he's going to kill Zhong Li today!"
Seeing Xiao Yan's still determined expression, Luo Jin frowned, exchanged a glance with Elder Xuan standing beside him, and both of them frowned in thought. Then, Luo Jin nodded somewhat helplessly and said:
"Alright then, let's head over first. I'll step in if necessary."
Xiao Yan nodded, his expression finally softening, but a fierce rage still burned in his dark eyes.
Ancient Wilderness City, north of the city.
On the vast square, a large crowd gathered around its perimeter. Every available space on the surrounding buildings was occupied by powerful individuals of various strengths. The clamor, like thunderclaps, echoed continuously in the air above the square, creating a deafening atmosphere.
Such a large crowd gathered in one place was a scene that had only appeared a few times in the Ancient Wilderness City, but today, it had gathered again outside this vast manor.
Everyone's gaze turned to the two tightly closed gates directly opposite the square. The words " Mu Manor " were engraved on the plaques above the gates in bold, flowing strokes, and the imposing aura emanating from them proclaimed to everyone that this was Mu Han's territory.
Although the gates remained closed and the people or scenes they longed to see had not yet appeared, none of them dared to complain. After all, this was Mu Manor, the territory of Master Mu, a dignified Nine-Star Half-Emperor. How could he allow others to complain about his actions?
"Crunch..."
After an unknown amount of time, with a creaking sound, the heavy door was finally slowly opened. The first to emerge were four guards from the Mu Manor. At this moment, they were surrounded by countless gazes. Although they couldn't help but feel a little scared, as guards of the Mu Manor, their faces showed more of an arrogant expression.
Immediately afterwards, a burly, aged figure slowly stepped out from the opened door, accompanied by the metallic clanging of chains sliding.
"Whoosh--"
As soon as Mu Han stepped outside, many people around the square couldn't help but cheer excitedly upon seeing Mu Han.
Mu Han seemed oblivious to this and continued striding towards the center of the square. Only then did the crowd notice that beneath his sleeve was a huge golden chain engraved with mysterious array symbols.
The chain was very long, disappearing into the interior of the gate. No one could see what was at the other end of the chain, but they could hear a very heavy dragging sound.
When Mu Han reached the center of the square, the hand holding the chain under his sleeve suddenly yanked hard. A terrifying force spread rapidly along the huge chain, and everyone heard a violent whooshing sound. In their sight, a golden cube-shaped cage was violently pulled out.
With a loud crash, the cage, which was a full ten feet long and wide, slammed down on the bluestone slab not far in front of Mu Han. The hard bluestone slab was instantly crushed into a pile of lime, and with the sweeping wind, a thick cloud of dust that made people's noses stuffy rose up around the cage.
As the dust settled, the object inside finally came into view. Immediately, everyone tensed up, and a chill slowly rose from the depths of their hearts.
Inside the cage, there stood a figure covered in blood, his face unrecognizable. This person was Zhong Li.
At this moment, several chains engraved with mysterious array symbols were piercing through Zhong Li's limbs, with two chains each at his collarbone and thigh. His body was covered in blood, and drops of blood were constantly flowing out, staining the ground below, which had been shattered into dust.
This scene was absolutely horrific...