Chapter 67: Taking Action
Chapter 67: Taking Action
"Zheng Yong..."
Shang Qinglai's face remained calm, knowing that he couldn't possibly stop Zheng Yong, especially since there was a significant gap between Muscle Cultivation Minor Proficiency and Muscle Refinement Completion.
If he had achieved Muscle Cultivation Great Mastery, he might have been able to hold off Zheng Yong for a short while.
"Die!"
Zheng Yong's face twisted into a sinister grin, and after forcing Shang Qinglai back with a single strike, he showed no mercy, his murderous intent evident.
Zheng Yong's ferocity was evident, and he didn't seem to care that Shang Qinglai was dressed in a blue guard uniform. He had even killed officials before, but this was the first time he had targeted a senior patrol officer.
"How dare you!"
Upon seeing this, Zhang Tong, the senior patrol officer, roared and rushed forward with his sword to assist Shang Qinglai.
Zhang Tong and Shang Qinglai were the two most powerful members of the Wutong Li City Guard. Shang Qinglai had cultivated Blade Aura and achieved Muscle Cultivation Minor Proficiency, while Zhang Tong, though lacking in Blade Aura, had reached Muscle Refinement Completion.
In terms of strength, Zhang Tong was not far behind Zheng Yong, but when it came to technique and the manifestation of power, the difference was clear.
Clang! Clang!
The crisp sound of metal clashing filled the air as Zhang Tong's sword was deflected by Zheng Yong's, causing him to lose his footing and fall back. Even together, they couldn't hold their ground against Zheng Yong.
Zheng Yong laughed maniacally, fighting two opponents alone, his killing intent soaring. His fierce swordsmanship forced the two officers to retreat step by step until a third senior patrol officer joined the fight, surrounding Zheng Yong and finally managing to hold him off.
"Charge!"
Zheng Hong watched this scene, his eyes turning cold. Worried that Zheng Yong might get himself into deep trouble and face danger, he waved his hand.
The group of guards and servants behind him immediately revealed their murderous intent and rushed forward.
Usually, when facing official guards, even those with some skill would hold back, afraid to use their full strength. But the Zheng family was known for their brutal and domineering ways, and their guards and servants were all fierce and fearless, showing no hesitation even when facing official guards.
In an instant,
The two groups, numbering in the hundreds, clashed in the narrow alley.
Although the street was spacious, it couldn't accommodate both sides standing side by side, and most of the time, they fought in a chaotic melee.
Zheng Yong's formidable strength allowed him to hold his ground against three opponents. Another member of the Zheng family, Zheng Hong, also possessed such strength. Holding a Decapitating Blade, Zheng Hong saw that the situation favored the Zheng family, as the most powerful guards were busy dealing with Zheng Yong. The remaining guards couldn't stop him, so he didn't charge into the crowd but instead kept a close eye on the surroundings.
And at that moment,
A figure dressed in a dark green guard uniform descended from above, landing directly in the midst of the battle, right where Zheng Yong was.
"Step aside."
Chen Mu held a guard's sword and spoke calmly.
Overall, the City Guard seemed to have no advantage in this fight against the Zheng family, which was why the former guard commissioner, Xu Feng, had struggled to deal with the Zheng family in Wutong Li.
The Zheng family's overall strength surpassed that of the City Guard, and they also had connections in the Inner City. Whether it was open conflict or covert schemes, the Zheng family held the upper hand. If not for the City Guard's official status, Xu Feng might have struggled to maintain his position in the complex situation of Wutong Li.
But now,
The new guard commissioner was no longer Xu Feng but Chen Mu himself!
"Yes, sir!"
Seeing Chen Mu take action, Shang Qinglai, Zhang Tong, and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief. After responding respectfully, they immediately retreated.
Zheng Yong also stopped pursuing Shang Qinglai and the others, instead glancing at Chen Mu. Although he didn't recognize Chen Mu, he was familiar with the dark green uniform, which belonged exclusively to the City Guard Commissioner's Office.
"So, you're Chen Mu?"
Zheng Yong let out a cold laugh, his eyes flashing with murderous intent, and he charged at Chen Mu.
He heard that the new senior patrol officer was Xu Hongyu's person, and their age difference wasn't significant. He felt quite displeased as he had seen Xu Hongyu from a distance a few times and was amazed by her beauty. However, the Zheng family was far inferior to the Yu family, so they couldn't be compared. Moreover, he himself couldn't surpass Xu Hongyu, so he could only endure it secretly.
Seeing the young Chen Mu being favored by Xu Hongyu made him very unhappy. What qualifications did Chen Mu have to catch Xu Hongyu's eye?
Clang!
Two blades clashed, and sparks flew in the dim moonlight.
This time, it was completely different. Previously, Zheng Yong's blade would easily suppress Shang Qinglai or Zhang Tong, and only with the other two restraining from the side could they barely block him.
But this time, Zheng Yong's blade, carrying the momentum of splitting mountains, was lightly blocked by Chen Mu's seemingly ordinary guard saber.
"Hey, there's some real skill here."
Zheng Yong's blade failed to land, and he coldly snorted, but his expression became solemn.
At this moment, Zheng Hong noticed that something was amiss. Worried that Zheng Yong might be in danger from Chen Mu and Shang Qinglai's group, he rushed over with his blade. Meanwhile, Shang Qinglai and the others quickly confronted Zheng Hong, joining forces to oppose him.
Compared to Zheng Yong, Zheng Hong was older, and his swordsmanship was more composed. Even when facing three opponents, he gave off a more oppressive aura than Zheng Yong, making it seem like they couldn't match him.
However.
As the situation seemed to turn against the City Guard, something no one expected happened.
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Chen Mu, holding his blade, looked at Zheng Yong with a calm expression and took a step forward. Just then, the dim moonlight was covered by dark fog, plunging everything into darkness.
In the gloom, Zheng Hong instinctively unleashed three strikes, forcing Shang Qinglai and the others back, protecting himself. On Chen Mu's side, a crisp sound of clashing metal rang out, followed by an eerie silence.
The covered crescent moon soon revealed a corner.
A strand of moonlight shone down, revealing the scene. Chen Mu stood there with a calm demeanor, and the tip of his guard saber had a hint of blood.
In front of him, Zheng Yong's eyes widened as if he had witnessed something shocking and unbelievable. His entire body stiffened in place.
Clang!
The blade in Zheng Yong's hand dropped.
A line of blood slowly appeared on his neck, and he lifted both hands to cover it, blood gushing through his fingers. He collapsed to the ground.
His dying gaze at Chen Mu still held a hint of disbelief.
"This is impossible!"
Zheng Hong couldn't believe what he was seeing, his eyes filled with shock.
Zheng Yong's strength was no less than his in all aspects, only slightly inferior in actual combat. He practiced the Kun Mountain Sword Art, a heavy and sturdy style like the mountains of Qian and Kun, with strong defense. How could he have died so abruptly on the battlefield?
Zheng Hong's eyes quickly scanned the surroundings, searching for the hidden enemy who had struck, but there was no trace of them. Moreover, in the brief darkness, only the sound of a blade clashing had been heard.
At this moment, it wasn't just Zheng Hong.
Even Shang Qinglai and the others were startled.
They looked at Zheng Yong's corpse, their faces revealing shock.
Zheng Yong!
A master of muscle cultivation and blade aura, had died so abruptly and mysteriously on the battlefield. Moreover, his dying gaze at Chen Mu was filled with horror.
What had happened in that brief moment when the moonlight was covered?
(End of Chapter)
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