Chapter 55

Wen Rong was filled with hatred.

If it weren't for the severe injuries he had sustained, which had not yet fully healed, how could a martial artist who hadn't even reached the Outer Gang realm have the right to harm him?

Hate as he might!

But he also understood one thing.

The current Shen Changqing was very powerful. Even though he hadn't reached the Outer Gang realm, his true strength was not much weaker than that of an Outer Gang martial artist.

The battle had continued.

Wen Rong saw no hope of victory.

"Do you think you've hidden very well? In fact, the Demon Suppression Bureau has long noticed this place. Now, several Xuan-stage Demon Exorcists are surrounding the Zhang family from all sides. I can guarantee that no evil will escape!"

Shen Changqing's attacks did not lessen, and he sneered as he threatened.

Upon hearing this,

Wen Rong sneered, "Several Xuan-stage Demon Exorcists, you really talk big. Now, how many Xuan-stage Demon Exorcists can the Demon Suppression Bureau afford to waste in a small place like Lin'an City?"

He didn't believe a single word of what Shen Changqing said.

He was the leader of the Eternal Alliance's Lin'an City base and had some understanding of the current situation of the Demon Suppression Bureau.

The Demon Suppression Bureau was indeed powerful.

However, the forces of the Demon Suppression Bureau in various regions were now largely restrained by the demons.

A city like Lin'an.

It would be unexpected for even one Xuan-stage Demon Exorcist to come.

Several Xuan-stage Demon Exorcists.

It was simply impossible.

"A city like Lin'an, of course, cannot make the Demon Suppression Bureau dispatch several Xuan-stage Demon Exorcists, but an Eternal Alliance base and the soon-to-be-born demon's blood can attract some attention from the Demon Suppression Bureau.

You have betrayed the human race, and today you are doomed!"

Shen Changqing continued to intimidate, and the Seven Kill Blade Technique was pushed to its limits. Each strike carried a chilling killing intent, making people shudder.

The Seven Kill Blade Technique.

To stop killing with killing, to nourish war with war!

This was a martial art focused on slaughter.

After a year of hard training in the Demon Suppression Bureau, he had barely crossed into the second level, but after several battles in Lin'an City, the Seven Kill Blade Technique had gradually undergone a transformation.

Shen Changqing felt.

The breakthrough to the third level of this blade technique was not far off.

"I don't believe it!"

Wen Rong avoided the long blade's attack. Although he didn't believe what Shen Changqing said, his heart couldn't help but tremble.

What if it's true!

Indeed.

The Demon Suppression Bureau didn't have much power to spare, but the Eternal Alliance was seen as a cancer to the human race. Whenever an Eternal Alliance base was discovered, the Demon Suppression Bureau would always launch a large-scale crackdown.

For a small base like Lin'an City, dispatching several Xuan-stage Demon Exorcists, although unlikely, was still possible.

Moreover, Shen Changqing's strength was formidable, making Wen Rong feel immense pressure.

Back and forth.

He suddenly felt some fear.

In martial combat.

What is needed is an unstoppable momentum.

If one party becomes fearful, the chances of victory will greatly decrease.

Noticing that Wen Rong's attacks had slowed, Shen Changqing smiled inwardly, and his Seven Kill Blade Technique became even more fierce.

"Evil person, die!"

With a roar, Heavenly Martial Gang Qi was released, and a powerful blade aura shot out from the blade, swiftly heading towards Wen Rong.

In an instant.

Wen Rong felt a faint pain all over his body. The blade aura's power was something he could not resist.

He immediately dodged to the right, and the blade aura struck the empty space, smashing the tables and chairs into powder and leaving deep, scorched marks on the supporting beams, causing the entire room to shake.

The power of this strike made Wen Rong's face change.

Before he could react, Shen Changqing stepped forward, and with his left hand, he delivered an Iron Sand Palm towards Wen Rong.

Wen Rong, seeing this, had no time to dodge and could only return a palm.

The two palms met, and a surge of true qi exploded. Shen Changqing's body shook, and he took two steps back, while Wen Rong's injuries were aggravated, and he coughed up black blood, flying sideways.

"Kill!"

Shen Changqing's face was fierce. He forcibly suppressed the boiling qi and blood in his body, and the veins on his hand holding the long blade bulged. The blade light flickered like a silver snake, and he immediately struck down with the force of cleaving Mount Hua.

Swish!!

Wen Rong, just as he landed, instinctively raised his hand to block. A scaly arm fell to the ground.

The intense pain distorted his face.

He glared at Shen Changqing with hatred and immediately fled without thinking.

One arm severed.

Harvesting a wave of slaughter points, Shen Changqing immediately pursued Wen Rong.

A martial artist at the Innate realm, if allowed to escape, would definitely be a big trouble.

Outside the Zhang family.

People from the five factions were still guarding the area.

At this moment.

All of them felt a powerful and evil force approaching at a terrifying speed.

"Stop him!"

Shen Changqing roared.

Wen Rong just rushed to the front of the Zhang family, saw the group of people surrounding the Zhang family's residence, and recalled what Shen Changqing had said earlier. He was startled again and changed direction without thinking.

However—

He had just changed direction when he saw a blade aura flash before his eyes.

Pfft!

The long blade pierced the flesh, and Wen Rong was directly slashed and flew out, black blood splattering.

Before his body hit the ground, Shen Changqing rushed forward, and with a strike of the long blade, Wen Rong's head flew off, rolling on the ground for a few times before stopping.

At this moment.

Wen Rong's body officially landed, raising some dust.

Because Wen Rong had rushed to the front gate, the Zhang family's gate was broken, and everyone could see the scene in the courtyard.

One person fell to the ground, and the head rolled far away.

One person stood with a knife, his body radiating killing intent.

The scene seemed to freeze.

The scene was silent.

They had clearly felt the intense battle inside the Zhang family, but because of the distance, the perception was not very strong.

However, when Wen Rong rushed out.

The evil aura made everyone feel a chill.

Innate?

Or nearly Innate?

No one could be sure.

Because the aura came quickly but dissipated just as quickly, and before a breath, it was cut down by the pursuing Shen Changqing.

Looking at the long blade, Shen Changqing sighed.

Killing Wen Rong had made the already severely corroded blade almost like scrap iron.

The long blade was sheathed.

He had no intention of discarding the long blade for the moment.

Although the blade was almost useless, it was still usable, and now he had no suitable weapon to replace it.

"Zhang Yue!"

"I am here, sir!"

Standing outside the Zhang family's residence, Zhang Yue, who had been in a daze for a long time, hurriedly came to his senses and crossed the threshold to stand before Shen Changqing.

"Is there anything you need, sir?"

"Search the Zhang family inside and out. Move any valuable items back to the government office, but do not step into the Zhang family's main hall, or you will die, and I will not be responsible."

Shen Changqing gave the order.

Zhang Yue bowed: "I will comply, sir!"

He then called the other officers to start the search of the Zhang family.

Shen Changqing walked outside and looked at Cui Cheng and the others, bowing: "The Zhang family is confirmed to be an Eternal Alliance base. Thanks to your encirclement, the evil person had nowhere to hide and was ultimately killed by me.

This is a good thing for the people of Lin'an City.

I thank you all on behalf of the people!"

"Sir, you are too kind!"

Everyone hurriedly returned the bow.

They did not engage Wen Rong directly, but the evil aura that rushed out just now made everyone shudder.

From this, it could be seen.

How powerful the evil person who was killed was.

Even so.

He was still killed by Shen Changqing with one strike.

Even though they had estimated it beforehand, seeing it happen still made them feel shocked.

Even more so.

They believed that if Shen Changqing's blade had been aimed at them, they would not have survived.

Shen Changqing said: "The matter here is settled. The rest I will handle. You may leave now."

"Sir, farewell!"

"Farewell!"

Upon hearing this, Cui Cheng and the others did not say more and bowed to leave.

Soon.

The people from the five factions were all gone.

The onlookers who had been standing at a distance had all been scared away when Wen Rong appeared.

Only now.

After everything had calmed down, did they dare to slowly gather back.

"Was that an evil person just now?"

"I didn't expect the Zhang family to really collude with evil. Fortunately, Sir Shen has keen eyes. He eliminated the evil as soon as he took office. Otherwise, we would have suffered again."

"Yes, yes—"

The people discussed, but they did not dare to approach easily.

In their eyes, evil was a terrifying symbol. Once involved, they would be doomed.

First, the Zhao family colluded with evil, and now the Zhang family colluded with evil.

These people felt a deep sense of malice around them.

Shen Changqing looked at the people, his face solemn: "The evil from the Zhang family has been dealt with by me. Everyone can disperse. The government office will post a detailed announcement tomorrow."

"Thank you, Sir Shen!"

"With Sir Shen here, how can evil dare to disrupt Lin'an City!"

The people's faces showed relief. Some bowed, and others bowed repeatedly, then dispersed.

Since the magistrate said the government office would post an announcement tomorrow, there was no need to stay here.

Moreover, looking at the Zhang family.

It was likely to face the fate of being exterminated.

After all the people dispersed, Shen Changqing turned and walked into the Zhang family's residence.

Wen Rong was already dead. Although a martial artist at the Innate realm was powerful, being beheaded with one strike left no chance of survival.

From the battle with him,

Shen Changqing was almost certain that Wen Rong, in his prime, was definitely a powerful Outer Gang realm martial artist. But now, with his injuries not fully healed, his strength was at most a bit stronger than an ordinary Inner Gang martial artist.

However.

Even if the other party was in his prime, he would not be afraid.

Moreover.

Facing the outcome, there was no need to imagine too much.

Looking at the panel, Shen Changqing smiled in satisfaction.