Chapter 80: Deadly Arrows from Shadows – Reveal Strength

Chapter 80: Deadly Arrows from Shadows – Reveal Strength (Request Subscription)

"It's our people!" someone in the trapped group shouted in relief.

On the rooftops lining the street, a row of archers clad in the Great Qian Dynasty's distinctive military uniforms suddenly appeared, drawing their bows to rain arrows upon the enemy.

Within ten heartbeats, over a dozen Lianyun Fortress bandits who failed to react were struck down and killed on the spot.

The sudden appearance of the archers broke the stalemate, allowing Hong Ming and the others to relax their tense bodies and minds slightly.

At this moment, Tao Dingfang, wearing a smug grin, laughed loudly. "Your end is here! Everyone, charge! Kill them!"

Seeing this, Zhu Hu didn't panic but roared instead. Since the situation was already chaotic, he might as well let chaos reign. Following his command, the Lianyun Fortress bandits all grabbed their weapons and charged into the fray, disappearing into the crowd in an instant.

At this moment, the arrows suddenly became scarce. Despite their exceptional archery skills, the archers above hesitated to shoot. Seeing their plan work, the Lianyun Fortress bandits' faces flickered with delight as they clashed with the others. The scene once again descended into chaos.

Fortunately, without the archers' interference, things became much easier for Hong Ming and the others. The sounds of slaughter filled the street unnoticed.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

"What?" However, just as Hong Ming and the others were locked in fierce combat with the Lianyun Fortress bandits, the previously halted arrows suddenly struck again. In an instant, arrows rained down.

"Ahhh!" A martial cultivator was struck in the heart, coughed up blood, and collapsed, dead. However, it wasn't over. The next moment, a Lianyun Fortress bandit was also struck in the chest by an arrow and collapsed, dead.

When the surrounding martial cultivators saw this, they immediately cursed under their breath, "These damned bastards!" Although most arrows were aimed at the Lianyun Fortress bandits, the two sides were engaged in combat with constantly shifting positions. One second you might be aiming at a bandit, the next you might hit your own martial cultivator. Not dying by the bandits' hands, only to be struck by their own side's arrows—this outcome made Hong Ming and the other martial cultivators inwardly furious.

In contrast, the Lianyun Fortress bandits, upon witnessing this, immediately showed surprise and delight on their faces, fighting even more fiercely. Weaving between the martial cultivators like darting fish, they tried to confuse the archers' line of sight.

"Hahaha, Tao Dingfang", Zhu Hu couldn't help but laugh heartily from a distance, "your archers truly have exceptional archery skills—they don't even spare their own side!"

"Hmph", Tao Dingfang remained unmoved. "Compared to eliminating you Lianyun scum, sacrificing a few martial cultivators is nothing!" He charged forward again, clashing with Sun Yun.

"Together!" Sun Yun said solemnly, planning to team up with Zhu Hu to eliminate Tao Dingfang. Zhu Hu nodded, then leaped forward to assist Sun Yun, and the three engaged in combat instantly.

Seeing this, Zhu Bao didn't hesitate either, leading his remaining subordinates to charge into the nearby buildings. Although these archers couldn't tell friend from foe, they were still a nuisance for the upcoming battle. Zhu Bao decided to eliminate them first before engaging the others.

"Whoosh!" "Master!"

An arrow pierced through the void, whistling as it arrived. As Hong Ming was engaged with bandits, it suddenly struck his arm. The immense impact sent Hong Ming's body reeling backward. The three bandits facing him saw this, a flash of joy on their faces, and raised their weapons to strike him down.

Wei Ping, closest to Hong Ming, immediately cried out in alarm, his figure flashing as he burst forward. The others, hearing this shout, all turned to look. Upon seeing Hong Ming injured, their faces tightened with tension. Then, instinctively, they moved toward Hong Ming's position, trying to protect him in the center.

"Damn it!" Li Mo, usually mild-tempered, saw that Hong Ming was shot by their own side and his face darkened as he cursed.

"Watch out, Master!" At this moment, a piercing sound suddenly rang out. Li Mo looked up and his face paled—another arrow was coming through. Moving at incredible speed, the others couldn't react in time. Especially the three bandits, who noticed the arrow and took the opportunity to attack those around Hong Ming.

"Hiss!" As the arrow was about to strike Hong Ming, at that very moment, another equally swift and powerful arrow came flying through with great force, hitting the incoming arrow head-on at the last possible second.

"Buzz!" "Su Shidi!" "Xiao Chen!" Everyone turned their heads, surprised to see Su Chen, and were momentarily stunned.

Ignoring everyone's expressions, Su Chen tightly gripped three arrows, using his hands as a bow and his eyes as a measuring tool, channeling his anger into force. The lightning-fast arrows, carrying Su Chen's suppressed anger like three beams of light, pierced through the three bandits near Hong Ming.

With a tearing sound, the arrows pierced their bodies. The three bandits staggered backward, spitting out dark blood, and collapsed with a loud thud.

The battle continued. Su Chen's expression remained calm. He flipped his body, soaring into the air, grabbing a handful of arrows mid-air. Suddenly exerting force, the arrows shot out, attacking the archers on the high buildings who couldn't distinguish friend from foe.

Hiss! Hiss! Hiss! Without obstruction, the arrows were exceptionally precise. One arrow struck an archer, coldly ending their life.

"Damn it!" A squad leader shouted, furious and enraged. Recognizing Su Chen's identity, he became even angrier. "He should be killing bandits, not his own people! Has he gone blind?" Seeing Su Chen dare to attack the archers again, the squad leader was furious. He drew his bow, his eyes like hawks, staring coldly at Su Chen with icy determination.

"Die!" Whoosh! This arrow, with immense power and speed, as it was released, the archers seemed to hear thunder crackling. Then they saw a sharp arrow light pierce through the air.

"Junior Brother, watch out!" "Xiao Chen!" Hong Ming and the others didn't expect the archers to openly aim at Su Chen, clearly intending to kill him. For a moment, they all showed worried expressions.

When Su Chen saw this arrow, his expression became grim. He stood in place, and in the blink of an eye, grabbed the arrow with one hand. His body was as steady as a mountain, not moving an inch.

"What?" The squad leader on the high building saw this, his pupils slightly constricted, exclaiming in shock, his face showing traces of surprise.

"Not good!" However, this expression didn't last long. He then saw the arrow he had fired in anger coming toward him at an astonishing speed. In his eyes, it seemed as if a cold gleam flashed, reflecting in his pupils, making his hair stand on end and a chill run down his spine.

Bang! At the last possible moment, the squad leader barely dodged aside. Hearing the sound from behind, his heart was filled with shock and rage. "Damn it!" A cold, murderous intent surged in his dark eyes, his gaze icy. He turned his head to look at Su Chen, and at that moment, a chill ran through him.

He saw a faint light pierce through the void, in an instant, highlighting his pupils, then filling his entire vision.

(End of Chapter)

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