Chapter 98

After a long and hard battle, the elite troops of Zhong Jun, upon seeing the two main pillars of the Huainan Sect leave, immediately collapsed on all fronts. Those who still had strength scattered to escape, while those who were injured and unable to move were naturally slaughtered by the three bandit leaders, suffering almost total casualties.

Xu Qian slashed open a wooden box on a large cart, and golden ingots and yellow copper coins immediately rolled out, scattering on the ground.

Xu Qian raised his knife to the sky and laughed maniacally.

"So much gold, it's all mine!"

Two large men rushed over, Zheng Bao and Zhang Duo.

Zheng Bao shouted, "Wang Daxia has ordered that all the carts be gathered and the numbers counted, and no one is to keep them privately."

He glared at Xu Qian with a fierce look, thinking he wanted to claim the credit?

Xu Qian was not to be outdone and cursed, "What right do you have to command me?"

Zhang Duo said, "Leader Xu, don't cause trouble, or the old gentlemen will be unhappy."

Xu Qian's heart sank, immediately remembering that this raid was no longer like the old days when he was the boss and could do as he pleased.

Damn, how could I forget those few big troublemakers in the heat of the moment?

His expression changed, and he shouted, "You two are right! We must verify the amount of gold and silver, strictly guard it, and wait for the gentlemen to inspect it. Brothers, get up quickly."

The bandits from the Three Lakes, some of whom were just stunned and not seriously injured, woke up upon hearing that the loot had been secured. They were overjoyed and, ignoring their dizziness, rushed over to help "count."

...

Huang Zhong, holding his precious sword, searched for Wang Yue and Lu Mingzhong's traces. After a few glances, he sighed.

Damn, he couldn't even see their movements, let alone know where to wait to help intercept them.

Shi Huang moved over, and the two stood on the roof of a large cart to watch the battle.

"Wang Gong truly lives up to his reputation as the greatest swordsman in the world; his skills far surpass ours!" Shi Huang praised.

"The north is full of heroes, and Wang Gong has long faced dangers. His experience and strength are far beyond ours. I'm thinking whether I should also go to the north to explore," Huang Zhong mused.

"Can you leave?" Shi Huang laughed, "You are a person of status now."

Although the Great Jingxiang Company was not as strict as the northern companies, it probably wouldn't allow employees to take leave at will to wander around.

Huang Zhong chuckled and continued to watch the battle.

Each person had their own way of dealing with the situation, but there's no need to elaborate here.

Qin Yu had been frowning for a while, as the battle between Wang Yue and Lu Mingzhong was hard to predict.

He guessed that Lu Mingzhong's strength had decreased due to the use of a large-scale area-of-effect skill, which had drained his vital energy, giving Wang Yue a temporary advantage. Although Wang Yue was in a favorable position, there was still a gap in strength, and he couldn't score points, which might not be advantageous in a prolonged battle.

This guess was half right. Lu Mingzhong had indeed been injured internally by using a level 90 ultimate skill. Normally, he would recover after sitting quietly for half an hour.

However, with Wang Yue present, the situation had changed dramatically.

As a legendary swordsman, Wang Yue's sensitivity to the decisive moments in a battle was unparalleled. He spotted Lu Mingzhong's weakness and relentlessly pursued him, not giving the old man a moment to catch his breath.

Suddenly, a惨号 (cry of pain) echoed from a gap in the space.

Everyone was startled, and Zhang Ren was overjoyed, shouting, "Old Wang has succeeded!"

Huang Zhong, Shi Huang, and Qin Yu all gave him a skeptical look.

Zhang Ren was startled and asked Qin Yu, "Senior Brother, what's wrong?"

Qin Yu looked at him, "How did you know?"

"Well... I heard what sounded like a sword strike... Could it be something else?"

Huang Zhong and Shi Huang, who had been listening to their conversation, were also stunned.

Could it be that he heard it like that? Thinking about it, it really did sound like someone had been hit by a sword.

"Of course, of course!" Qin Yu nodded slightly, deeply impressed.

"What do you mean?" Zhang Ren asked nervously.

"No wonder you're called 'Little Arrow Man'! Your ears are even sharper than mine!" Qin Yu was deeply moved, thinking his junior brother had grown up.

"Senior Brother, did you hear it too?" Zhang Ren automatically filtered out his senior brother's subtle sarcasm and focused on the key point.

"Do I need to hear it?" Qin Yu sneered, "Can't you go and see for yourself?"

Zhang Ren followed Qin Yu's gaze.

Sure enough, Lu Mingzhong's figure appeared from the void, his face covered in blood, and red mist was shooting out in all directions, like dozens of blood fountains.

The characteristics of being hit by a sword were too obvious!

Zhang Ren was puzzled, "Why isn't he running away?"

"He has been locked down by Old Wang; running is meaningless now," Qin Yu judged. His mouth was so wide open in surprise that it could have swallowed ten rotten eggs at once.

Old Wang... Could it be that...

Lu Mingzhong no longer wanted to run; it was a hopeless cycle. This Wang Yue was so terrifying! He had thought that even after using "Earth Split for Ten Thousand Miles," he still had enough energy to deal with these people... Alas, he was terribly wrong!

Wang Yue stood two zhang behind him, with a sword in his left hand.

"Lord Lu, you have the time of a cup of tea to announce your decision. If you don't, I will draw my sword!"

Lu Mingzhong's old face was full of bitter smiles, "Divine Swordsman Wang, why must you humiliate me in public?"

"I dare not!" Wang Yue said calmly, "Lord Lu is a senior master, and I dare not show any disrespect!"

"Now that you have reached the realm of transformation, you are on equal footing with me. There's no need for such formalities," Lu Mingzhong pressed his forehead to stop the blood mist from continuing to spray.

"If it weren't for Lord Lu's encouragement, I wouldn't have progressed so quickly! We have a deep connection, so I am willing to give you a chance," Wang Yue's tone was still calm.

Everyone looked at Wang Yue, their eyes falling out in shock.

Old Wang... He has also reached the realm of transformation?

Qin Yu thought, "Old Wang is really good at showing off. Breaking through to the realm of transformation in the heat of battle is such a great achievement, worthy of pride and awe! Yet he can act so nonchalant, as if it's nothing."

"I have lost! Do with me as you will," Lu Mingzhong spoke frankly, knowing that if he didn't say it clearly, Wang Yue's Purple Lightning Sword might come down in the next moment.

Wang Yue was silent for a moment, then placed his right hand on the hilt of the Purple Lightning Sword in his left hand, "Lord Lu, please swear that you will not harm any of the living people present, at any time and for any reason!"

Lu Mingzhong's expression changed, and he glared at Wang Yue.

"What if they harm me?"

"Then you are free to deal with them as you see fit."

"Fine, I swear by the Dan Yang Jade Palace and with both fists that I will never harm any of the people here in my lifetime!"

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Was it easy for Wang Yue to advance to the realm of transformation... Shouldn't we give him some support?

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