Chapter 60

In the lord's mansion garden, the clashing sounds of metal continued without end.

Qingyao and Yuwen Hao were fighting fiercely, while Zhao Yun and Han Ming were also engaged in a heated battle.

A two-on-two lineup, it was quite spectacular.

Looking at the battle, Yuwen Hao was clearly at a disadvantage, driven to the brink of madness by a single Qinglian melody. Once a refined gentleman, he now had tattered clothes, and at first glance, he looked like a beggar who had run away from somewhere. Who knew how many bloodstains were on his body, standing there, he was like a living target.

Han Ming, on the other hand, was in a much better state.

Although he couldn't catch Zhao Yun, he still maintained his dignity, chasing him all over the garden.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Zhao Yun's movements were incredibly elusive, his feet moving with the Wind God Steps, his figure as swift as the wind, leaving afterimages everywhere. Not only Han Ming, but even the Xuan Yang realm martial cultivators present had their eyes shining brightly. Such a profound and mysterious movement technique was something they had never seen before.

Up to this point, no one had figured out Zhao Yun's true identity.

It was understandable, as Zhao Yun had hidden himself very well. The so-called techniques he used were kept to a minimum, especially the secret techniques of the Zhao family, which he had only used half of. If he were to be recognized, the Zhao family would have no peace.

"He's hiding his true strength."

The old man Wang muttered to himself. Most of the time, Zhao Yun was dodging and escaping. From the start of the fight until now, apart from his steps and movements, he hadn't used any other secret techniques. Even a fool could see that he wasn't using his full strength.

If he could see it, could Yan Tianfeng not see it?

Precisely because he could see it, he was even more astonished. If Zhao Yun used his full strength, he could likely face Han Ming head-on. Once he grew, he would definitely become a great pillar of power.

He was becoming more and more satisfied.

This son-in-law, who was brought in to take the blame, was more impressive than he had imagined. His cultivation wasn't a problem, and once he entered the lord's mansion, cultivation resources wouldn't be an issue. What he valued most was talent. Compared to this, Yuwen Hao and Han Ming were far inferior, not only in talent but also in character. Yesterday, they were smiling and calling him "senior," but today, they had turned their backs, especially Han Ming, whose mouth was truly despicable.

Clang!

Everyone looked over, and Zhao Yun and Han Ming had fought into the rock formations.

Boom! Bang! Boom!

The scene that followed was particularly eye-catching. The two figures couldn't be seen, but rock formations were collapsing one after another, dust and debris flying everywhere.

"This..."

The people of the lord's mansion coughed dryly. Those two had chosen a good place to fight. This open space was so wide, yet they chose to fight there, causing destruction as if they were tearing down a house. If they had known, they should have set up a battle platform to prevent them from running all over the garden.

"Not bad for the young lord."

Zhao Yun muttered, still not engaging in a direct fight. He couldn't win, and to be a young lord, one must be more than just an ordinary martial cultivator. Han Ming was seven minor realms above him, and his combat power was superior. To defeat someone like Han Ming, he would need to use explosive talismans.

"You, how many more secrets do you hide?"

Liu Ruyue whispered, a loyal spectator who had been observing Zhao Yun from the start. There was a sense of familiarity, and she tried to find clues in his techniques. Even after such a fierce battle, she hadn't found any flaws, only knowing that Zhao Yun was hiding his true strength.

Or rather, Zhao Yun was deliberately concealing it.

She was certain that if he used his full strength, he would at least have the power to fight.

As she spoke, another rock formation collapsed.

Amidst the flying debris, Zhao Yun could be seen rolling and crawling out, covered in dust, his face blackened, and a clear handprint on his back. It seemed he had been hit by a palm, and there was blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

Bang!

Then came Han Ming, taking a step forward, his body seeming heavier, and the stone slab beneath his feet cracking. His condition wasn't much better than Zhao Yun's, with a sword mark on his chest and his hair disheveled.

His aura was much stronger than before.

Moreover, his true essence had become extremely violent, making his long hair fly wildly, and his bloodshot eyes were terrifying, looking like a great demon.

"Explosive Essence Pill."

The old man Wang's eyes narrowed. The reason for Han Ming's wild aura must be due to a pill, and a very powerful one at that. It was called the Explosive Essence Pill, which, as the name suggests, would make one's true essence go berserk in a short time, not only increasing physical strength but also speed.

Yan Tianfeng saw this and showed a look of disdain.

With such a large cultivation gap, Han Ming had to take the Explosive Essence Pill. Even if Zhao Yun lost this battle, it wouldn't be shameful. Forcing Han Ming to take a pill, he had enough reason to be proud.

"To fight a True Spirit Realm First Stage, he even takes a pill."

"The young lord of Canglang City really has many tricks up his sleeve."

"By this calculation, he has already lost."

The people of the lord's mansion sneered, not forgetting to glance at the two elders of Canglang City. Your people clearly have no shame.

"Damn."

The two elders of Canglang City had iron-gray faces. They hadn't expected Han Ming's move, as the Explosive Essence Pill could damage one's martial foundation if taken recklessly.

"Really, you've disappointed me."

Qingyao sneered, clearly not expecting this either.

"Kill."

Han Ming ignored Qingyao and continued to chase Zhao Yun with his silver hammer.

What kind of competition was this?

What kind of face was left?

The important thing was to kill Zhao Yun.

It had to be said that after taking the Explosive Essence Pill, his speed was no longer inferior to Zhao Yun's, and his strength was absolutely overwhelming. He had been unable to catch Zhao Yun before, but now his attacks were extremely dominant, each move aiming to take a life.

"Even using cheats."

Zhao Yun cursed, fleeing without looking back, darting out of the garden.

"Where are you going?"

Han Ming roared, sweeping with his violent aura, chasing relentlessly.

Boom! Bang! Boom!

Wherever the two went, there was a great commotion. When they entered a pavilion, it was destroyed; when they entered a rock formation, it collapsed. Even the flowers and plants were in a mess.

"I say, aren't they running away?"

The old man Wang stroked his beard and looked around.

"You're talking nonsense."

Another old man said, then got up and followed, more interested in Han Ming and Zhao Yun's fight than Qingyao and Yuwen Hao's.

"Young lord."

The two elders of Canglang City were even faster.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The experts of the lord's mansion also followed, partly to watch the battle and partly to prevent the two elders of Canglang City from interfering. Those two old men were shameless and might attack Zhao Yun, regardless of whether he was the lord's son-in-law. The lord had instructed them to intervene if Zhao Yun's life was in danger, but they could be ruthless with Han Ming.

"Han Ming."

Yuwen Hao cursed, spitting out two mouthfuls of blood.

Clearly, he couldn't hold on any longer.

What the hell, it was supposed to be two against one. A True Spirit Realm First Stage, how difficult could it be? I'm almost finished, and you still haven't finished?

Clang...

The music continued, even more lethal, with waves of light sweeping over.

Clang!

At the same time, Qingyao stood up, put away her ancient zither, and charged over with a sword, quickly finishing off Yuwen Hao and then going after Han Ming.

Puff! Puff! Puff!

Blood splattered everywhere, and Yuwen Hao was in a terrible state.

Whoosh!

He also fled, knowing that continuing to fight would be foolish.

In fact, his combat power wasn't weak.

But his intelligence... well, it left much to be desired. He still hadn't realized the severity of the situation. This wasn't his Chiyang City, but Yan Tianfeng's Qingfeng City.

Boom! Bang! Boom!

The lord's mansion was in chaos again. Zhao Yun and Han Ming were talented, and Qingyao and Yuwen Hao were also causing a commotion. Wherever they went, there was a mess.

This wasn't the main issue; the hidden mechanisms were the real problem.

The lord's mansion wasn't an ordinary place, with numerous restrictions and mechanisms. Qingyao was aware of this, but Yuwen Hao wasn't. In his escape, he triggered hidden restrictions multiple times, colliding with one after another.

He was embarrassed, and so were Zhao Yun and Han Ming.

When they fought in a certain courtyard, both were covered in blood. Who knew how many mechanisms they had triggered? They were in a worse state than before, with most of their injuries coming from the restrictions rather than each other.

Just as Zhao Yun said, the lord's mansion was full of traps.

And they had been stepping on them all the way. It was impossible to escape the lord's mansion without being noticed, and it was even more likely to be killed by the mechanisms.

Fortunately, they had a big fate.

To be precise, someone had closed many of the mechanisms.

Whoosh!

Zhao Yun, with his agile legs, fled out of the lord's mansion, dragging his injured body.

Then came Han Ming, with a sky-high killing intent.

The battle's rumble continued from the lord's mansion to the city streets.

"Who is fighting?"

"Such a commotion, has the lone wolf been caught?"

"The young lord of Canglang City?"

The people on the streets were startled, looking up as the two figures flew over the rooftops, one chasing and one fleeing, stopping and starting, fighting fiercely. Many recognized Han Ming, but the masked Zhao Yun was less recognizable. Only a few knew he was a True Spirit Realm First Stage, being ruthlessly pursued by Han Ming. Many rooftops and eaves were damaged by their footsteps.

Boom! Bang! Boom!

As they watched, another rumble came from the other side. Qingyao and Yuwen Hao also emerged from the lord's mansion, jumping onto the rooftops. Unlike the other two, Yuwen Hao was the one being chased, cursing Han Ming all the way.

"Qingyao, the young lord of Chiyang City?"

"What the hell is going on, two young lords are fighting?"

"What happened?"

The spectators were stunned, even the soldiers searching for the lone wolf stopped, looking up in confusion. How did this happen?

"Quite a show."

The old man Wang also came out, standing on the roof with his hands in his sleeves, his eyes shining brightly. He looked east and then west, enjoying the spectacle.

"Old man, what's going on?"

"Who is the one with the mask?"

Someone asked below.

"The lord's son-in-law," the old man Wang replied casually, not revealing the full story. If he did, he wouldn't be able to go home. Yan Tianfeng would invite him back to the lord's mansion for more tea.

Son-in-law?

Surprised voices rose, and the spectators' eyes lit up. The lord's son-in-law and daughter fighting against the young lords of two other cities, what a rare sight!

"We need to prepare gifts."

Many martial cultivators said meaningfully, they would have to attend the wedding.

"Look over there!"

Many people climbed onto the rooftops, becoming loyal spectators.

It was quite a coincidence.

Earlier, there were two groups chasing the lone wolf, and now there were two groups in a fierce battle. Both were spectacular, and everyone wanted to watch, but they couldn't be in two places at once.