Chapter 426: Xu Yan's Battles Leave No Corpses

Chapter 426: Xu Yan's Battles Leave No Corpses

"Truly worthy of being the pride of the Hundred Battles Hall, to be able to retreat unscathed from the Hundred-Eyed Evil Light of the Fallen Witch's ancestor."

"Hong Ting's Battle Intent of the Hundred Wars must be incredibly powerful to be able to withstand the Hundred-Eyed Evil Light."

"It's probably related to Hong Ting's body constitution. I heard he possesses a Thunder Spirit body."

The remaining warriors in the Fallen Witch's Cave couldn't help but exclaim in awe as they watched Hong Ting retreat safely.

Among these warriors, one person's eyes flickered, and he rejoiced inwardly. Had the opportunity presented itself so easily?

"Eighth Leaf of the Heavenly Kill, your predictions are truly divine!"

Although Hong Ting had retreated from the Fallen Witch's Hundred-Eyed Evil Light, he must have been affected, and his strength greatly reduced. This was the perfect time to strike.

Without a sound, he left the Fallen Witch's Cave and notified the assassins he had arranged to lie in wait and strike at the opportune moment.

...

Boom!

In a certain city within the Long Cloud Realm, the branch office of the Myriad Treasures Alliance instantly collapsed.

A figure like a heavenly god, with a knife-wielding whirlwind, cleaved down, instantly splitting open the treasure vault. With a wave of his hand, he swept away all the treasures stored within.

Countless warriors were left stunned.

Too fierce, too bold! Who is this formidable figure who dares to raid the Myriad Treasures Alliance's branch directly?

"Meng Chong, you're seeking death!"

A furious roar echoed from the horizon.

It was then that the warriors realized that this was the formidable figure being pursued by the Myriad Treasures Alliance, the man known as the Heavenly God, Meng Chong! No wonder he was so fearless.

"I, Meng, am still lacking some treasures. I'm just borrowing from your Myriad Treasures Alliance. Surely you can spare them?"

Meng Chong let out a cold laugh, his figure soaring into the sky and disappearing in an instant.

"Where do you think you're going?"

The Immortal Revered expert from the Myriad Treasures Alliance, seeing one of their branch offices reduced to ruins, had a flushed face, his eyes red with anger.

As an Immortal Revered expert responsible for pursuing Meng Chong, not only had he failed to kill his target, but he had also allowed Meng Chong to find an opportunity to destroy one of their branch offices. This was an intolerable humiliation!

Where was the dignity of a proud Immortal Revered expert?

"You can say that again when you catch up to me."

Meng Chong scoffed derisively.

His figure suddenly accelerated, and in the blink of an eye, he vanished from the Immortal Revered expert's field of vision.

With practiced ease, Meng Chong changed his appearance, donning a wig and transforming from a burly man into a slender, tall youth.

He was already an expert at this.

His aura changed as well, and he strolled casually into a city, beginning to scout out the Myriad Treasures Alliance's branch office.

Now that they had become enemies, there was no need for courtesy. He would pull off one big heist and then leave the Long Cloud Realm, continuing his journey through the Divine Realm.

He would accumulate enough treasures to deepen his foundation and aid him in his future breakthroughs and transformations.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Meng Chong overheard a group of warriors discussing something.

"Hong Ting of the Hundred Battles Hall is dead. He was killed by someone named Xu Yan, so I've heard."

"I heard about that too. Hong Ting was weakened by the Hundred-Eyed Evil Light in the Fallen Witch's Cave, and Xu Yan took the opportunity to strike."

"That guy has some guts, daring to assassinate the pride of the Hundred Battles Hall. You should know that Hong Ting is one of the Immortal Realm candidates of the Hundred Battles Hall, highly valued by them."

"Not only that, but I've also heard that Hong Ting's father is one of the top Immortal Revered experts of the Hundred Battles Hall."

Hearing these discussions, Meng Chong's eyebrows furrowed.

"Master Brother wouldn't take advantage of someone in a vulnerable state. Besides, Master Brother never picks fights with others. It seems that the Heavenly Kill is once again framing him?"

Meng Chong's expression turned gloomy. This Heavenly Kill was truly relentless, lurking in the shadows and plotting deeply. It wouldn't be easy to uproot them.

"The Hundred Battles Hall has issued a challenge, asking Xu Yan to come to the Fallen Witch's Cave for a battle to the death, regardless of the outcome, to settle the grudge."

"That's truly the style of the Hundred Battles Hall."

"Heh, I heard that this time, it was one of the Immortal Revered experts from the Hundred Battles Hall who made a move. Xu Yan is definitely finished."

"Yeah, I thought the Hundred Battles Hall always fought within the same realm. Are they making an exception this time?"

"You don't understand. Hong Ting has a special identity as an Immortal Realm candidate, and it is said that as long as Xu Yan can withstand ten moves from the Hundred Battles Hall's Immortal Revered expert, it will be considered a settlement of the grudge."

"That's an Immortal Revered expert from the Hundred Battles Hall we're talking about. You should understand what that means. Xu Yan won't even be able to withstand a single move, let alone ten. He's undoubtedly doomed!"

"What if Xu Yan doesn't accept the challenge?"

"Heh, if he doesn't, it will be even worse. The Hundred Battles Hall won't show any mercy then. You should know what happened to those who dared to refuse their challenges in the past."

Hearing the warriors' discussions, Meng Chong furrowed his brows. This Hundred Battles Hall seemed extremely powerful, perhaps even stronger than the Myriad Treasures Alliance?

Moreover, Hong Ting was an Immortal Realm candidate of the Hundred Battles Hall, and his father was one of their top Immortal Revered experts. There was no way the Hundred Battles Hall would let this matter go.

"Contact Master Brother and ask what we should do about the Hundred Battles Hall's matter."

Meng Chong took out a communication token and sent a message to his master brother.

"Hundred Battles Hall, Hong Ting?"

Xu Yan had just emerged from his secluded cultivation and was preparing to head to the Fallen Witch's Cave when he saw Meng Chong's message, which left him slightly taken aback.

Xu Yan didn't take the matter to heart.

The Hundred Battles Hall was strong, but so what?

After ending the transmission with Meng Chong, Xu Yan continued on his way to the Fallen Witch's Cave. The warriors from the Hundred Battles Hall had also chosen a location outside the Fallen Witch's Cave for their battle.

"Heaven Shattering Earth Shadow, you're still lingering around. Since that's the case, let's fight it out."

Xu Yan's eyes turned cold.

The prerequisite to countering the Heaven Shattering Earth Shadow was to find the person behind it, control them with the Heaven's Will Decisive God, and then use that to gradually expand his influence within the organization.

Just like in Jiushan Jing, where he ultimately eradicated the Heaven Shattering Earth Shadow's branch.

"Let's see what tricks you Heaven Shattering Earth Shadow can pull."

Xu Yan pondered for a moment. If things went smoothly, the Hundred Battles Hall would likely take action against the Heaven Shattering Earth Shadow as well. If they insisted on blaming him for the killing, then he would have to resort to some measures.

"I hope the Fallen Witch's Cave won't disappoint me. Mei Wu, you must remember to come find me!"

Xu Yan's face was filled with anticipation.

Outside the Fallen Witch's Cave, the crowd of warriors looked at the people from the Hundred Battles Hall, their hearts filled with shock.

Hong Ting had actually been killed! The perpetrator was a Heaven's Pride named Xu Yan.

Taking advantage of Hong Ting's weakened state, Xu Yan had struck, apparently fearless of retribution from the Hundred Battles Hall due to his powerful background.

Outside the Fallen Witch's Cave, several men stood proudly, their bodies exuding a fierce battle intent.

Among them, one man held a wolf-tooth club, his battle intent surging to the heavens, as if transforming the very world into a battlefield filled with fighting spirit.

He was an Immortal Revered expert of the Hundred Battles Hall, and not just any ordinary early-stage Immortal Revered.

Even the Immortal Revered expert stationed at the Fallen Witch's Cave didn't dare to show his face, afraid of being associated with Hong Ting's death.

"We'll wait one more day. If Xu Yan doesn't show up, it means he has no intention of settling this grudge, and we will not hold back in teaching him a lesson!"

Luochuan said coldly, his aura surging.

The wolf-tooth club in his hand shimmered, each sharp spike radiating a sharp, piercing intent.

"Who is this Xu Yan? Which Heaven's Pride is he from?"

"Haven't heard of him before. He's probably not a Heaven's Pride from Longyun Realm, or maybe he's already left."

"I've heard a little about him. Xu Yan is known as the Sword God, with a sword technique that reigns supreme in the world!"

"How laughable! There are countless strong sword cultivators, and he dares to call himself the Sword God? Claiming that his sword technique reigns supreme? What arrogance! In my life, I've cultivated the sword for countless years, and I wouldn't dare claim to be the sole peerless expert in my realm!"

The surrounding warriors discussed Xu Yan, and some information about him began to spread.

For example, he was known as the Sword God, with a sword technique that reigned supreme.

Undoubtedly, the Heaven Shattering Earth Shadow was behind these rumors.

"Xu Yan's sword technique is extremely powerful. It is said that he pierced Hong Ting's throat with a single sword strike, killing him instantly!"

"He merely took advantage of Hong Ting's weakened state in the Fallen Witch's Cave. If Hong Ting hadn't been affected by the Hundred-Eyed Evil Light, how could he have been killed so easily?"

"Well said. Hong Ting is a Heaven's Pride of the Hundred Battles Hall, having cultivated the Battle Intent of a Hundred Wars. Even if he was at a disadvantage, he definitely wouldn't have been killed by a single sword strike. If he wanted to escape, he surely could have fled with his life."

Time passed as the warriors discussed the matter.

"Last hour!"

Luochuan's face was gloomy, and the few warriors from the Hundred Battles Hall beside him were filled with killing intent.

Whoosh!

A young man descended, holding a sword. He was handsome and had a calm gaze.

"Are you looking for me?"

Xu Yan's eyes landed on Luochuan, and he couldn't help but be surprised. This Immortal Revered expert from the Hundred Battles Hall was slightly stronger than the Eighth Leaf of the Heaven Shattering Earth Shadow.

Moreover, the man exuded a proud battle intent, like a general who had just returned from a fierce battle.

"Are you Xu Yan?"

Luochuan looked at him with cold eyes.

"The Sword God Xu Yan is me."

Xu Yan nodded.

"Good. Then you must be the one who killed Hong Ting?"

Luochuan asked, his battle intent surging as he held the wolf-tooth club.

"No!"

Xu Yan shook his head.

"Afraid to admit it? Boy, do you really think you can bully our Hundred Battles Hall?"

Luochuan roared in anger.

"Did Hong Ting leave a corpse behind?"

Xu Yan asked.

"What? Do you want to use the wounds on the corpse to argue that you had nothing to do with it?"

Luochuan sneered.

"Of course not. I just want to tell you and everyone here that when I, Xu Yan, make a move, my enemies will be obliterated without a trace. I will never leave a corpse behind to pollute the environment.

Luo Zhan was stunned. Was this his excuse?

"Ridiculous!" Luo Zhan roared, "Do you think you can clear your name with a few words?"

Xu Yan remained calm and indifferent as he replied, "Then go ahead and attack. You are an Immortal Revered, so you should know whether or not I was the one who killed him."

"Good!"

Without further ado, Luo Zhan lifted his wolf-tooth club and brought it down with a thunderous crash.

This strike harnessed the power of the heavens and the earth, resembling an aggressive and ferocious giant wolf with icy fangs. It rushed towards Xu Yan with relentless force.

Buzz!

A black sword light flashed as Xu Yan drew his sword and executed the Divine Decisive God technique!

The sword intent was so overwhelming that it seemed to extinguish all of creation. The watching warriors were astonished, their bodies instinctively retreating.

Pu!

The sword landed on the ferocious wolf head, splitting it in two. Even Luo Zhan, who wielded the power of the heavens and the earth, was shaken by the force.

At that moment, all eyes were fixed on the young man in the arena.

Although Luo Zhan's attack was not at full strength, it was still the might of an Immortal Revered. Yet, Xu Yan, who was not an Immortal Revered himself, had effortlessly extinguished the strike with a single sword.

Any True King facing Luo Zhan's attack would have been powerless to resist, let alone counter it.

After delivering his strike, Xu Yan turned to Luo Zhan and said calmly, "Well? Could your Heaven's Pride withstand my sword? Look at the wounds on the corpse. Do they resemble the strikes of my sword in any way?"

Luo Zhan's gaze sharpened as he was struck with awe. Even at Hong Ting's peak, he wouldn't have been able to withstand Xu Yan's sword. If Xu Yan had wanted to kill him, there would have been no need to take advantage of his weakened state.

Moreover, the sword wound on Hong Ting's body was vastly different from Xu Yan's sword technique.

As an Immortal Revered himself, Luo Zhan was no weakling, and he could clearly discern the difference.

Taking a deep breath, Luo Zhan said in a low voice, "It wasn't you who killed him."

The crowd of warriors exclaimed in surprise, shocked by this revelation. Someone had framed Xu Yan, intending to incite conflict between him and the Hundred Battles Hall?

Xu Yan nodded. From what he had heard, the Hundred Battles Hall was indeed as straightforward as the rumors suggested. Although they were belligerent, they were also honest and aboveboard. "Someone framed me and tried to stir up trouble between us. There's only one force that would do such a thing."

"What force?"

Luo Zhan's anger surged as he felt the urge to kill. The Hundred Battles Hall had almost been used as a pawn.

"Heaven Shattering Earth Shadow!" Xu Yan stated each word with emphasis.

He fixed his gaze on Luo Zhan, curious to see if this strong warrior from the Hundred Battles Hall had heard of the Heaven Shattering Earth Shadow.

Luo Zhan's expression shifted, and then he exclaimed, "Good, good, good! So it's those cowards from the Heaven Shattering Earth Shadow! They dare to target my Hundred Battles Hall. Do they think we can't find them?"

Xu Yan was taken aback, "You know about the Heaven Shattering Earth Shadow? That makes things easier. Those cowards have been pestering me, and this isn't the first time they've tried to frame me.

"I've been wanting to deal with them, and since we now share a common enemy, let's work together to teach them a lesson."

Luo Zhan pondered for a moment, recalling Xu Yan's exceptional sword technique, and then nodded, "Alright, this isn't the place to discuss this further."

Not far from the Fallen Witch's Cave, in a temporary shelter, Xu Yan was surprised to find Hong Ting, the supposed victim of a fatal sword strike to the throat.

"Hong Ting used a secret technique to feign death and escape," Luo Zhan explained in a low voice. "However, he also suffered severe injuries and has been unconscious ever since."

Xu Yan began to understand. Luo Zhan had brought him here to confirm once and for all if he was the killer.

At that moment, Xu Yan couldn't help but marvel at his master's teachings—they truly were the way of the world.

When fighting enemies, leave nothing behind! Crush them to the point where they can't even regenerate a soul! The Heaven Shattering Earth Shadow probably never expected Hong Ting to possess such a secret technique, allowing him to escape certain death. Of course, the fact that they needed a corpse to frame Xu Yan also played a part.

"The main reason he remains unconscious is due to the invasion of a strange power, making him lazy and sleepy, unwilling to wake up..." Luo Zhan added.

Xu Yan was astonished. "Is this the power of the Fallen Witch?"

Luo Zhan's heart skipped a beat. This man had seen through the cause with just one glance, and his sword technique far exceeded his expectations. His master must be an incredibly powerful figure.

"Indeed!" Luo Zhan nodded.

Xu Yan pondered for a moment before taking out a pill and saying, "I can wake him up, but I'm afraid I can't do anything about his injuries."

Upon seeing the Fallen Witch's power within Hong Ting's body, Xu Yan felt a sense of foreboding. This strange power was not to be underestimated. Once it invaded the body, it would be extremely troublesome.

It directly eroded one's will, inducing laziness and a desire to fall.

(End of Chapter)

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