Chapter 362 Steps

Jué-ge deliberately mimicked Yin Lou Lan’s tone from just now, speaking slowly to Ji Xuan Zong, “Step one…” He spread his hands, gesturing towards his companions, “We will divide into three groups…” He paused for half a second, adding, “One group to deal with you, another to deal with your buddy, and another to deal with the small fry.”

He paused again, then said, “Step two, we will beat you to a pulp, leaving you utterly defeated.”

Saying this, Feng Bu Jue turned around, arrogantly turning his back to his opponents, and continued, “Step three, we will ignore your dying struggle and eradicate you completely.”

“Hmph…” As Jué-ge’s words faded, Yin Lou Lan interjected with a cold snort, “I wondered who it was… daring to be so arrogant, it’s you…” He immediately raised his voice to Ji Xuan Zong, “Brother Ji, although this fellow has no Sheng Yuan (sacred energy), he certainly has some ability, do not underestimate him.”

“Heh… Brother Yin is joking, am I someone who would be careless…” Even as he spoke, Ji Xuan Zong had already made his move, “Even when a lion hunts a rabbit, it uses its full strength!”

Chi—

A sharp sound was heard, followed by a flash of white light.

Just as the word “strength” left his mouth, a Sheng Yuan (sacred energy) blast shaped like a spear suddenly erupted from Ji Xuan Zong’s hand, striking directly at Feng Bu Jue’s back.

Immediately afterward, a loud boom echoed, and a chaotic torrent of energy exploded, sending waves of wind pressure in all directions.

“Feng Liao Zhu (Guild Leader Feng), you must have thought… that a master like me would never stoop to a sneak attack, which is why you turned your back, right?” Ji Xuan Zong quickly followed up with a triumphant tone, “Heh… sorry, I can only say, you miscalculated.”

“Before you start talking out of your ass, take a good look at the situation in front of you.” Unexpectedly, less than half a second later, Feng Bu Jue’s street-smart response rang out again.

At that moment, Ji Xuan Zong’s expression changed drastically… his attack seemed casual, but it was actually several times stronger than the combined attack of Su Xiao Xiao and Lin Que. He understood that anyone who could withstand this move was no ordinary person.

“As the saying goes… a great man is not bound by trivial matters.” In the dispersing smoke, Feng Bu Jue’s figure slowly became clearer, “I know very well that you are someone who values results over means. So, from the start, I knew you wouldn’t mind a sneak attack.”

At this point, everyone present could see that Feng Bu Jue hadn’t blocked the attack himself.

Now, behind Jué-ge, stood another figure; it was this person who, in a flash of lightning, intercepted Ji Xuan Zong’s Sheng Yuan (sacred energy) blast.

“The reason I dared to turn my back to you is actually…” Feng Bu Jue continued, “I knew my companion would never let you succeed.”

“Stop talking nonsense.” At this moment, Ruo Yu, who had blocked the attack for Jué-ge, turned her head and said softly, “If I had been half a step slower, we both would have been seriously injured.”

Hearing this, Feng Bu Jue also lowered his voice and quietly replied, “But you succeeded, didn’t you… just in time to scare him…”

Ji Xuan Zong couldn’t hear what the two were saying, but the objective facts that had unfolded forced him to take the opponents before him seriously.

“I see…” Ji Xuan Zong’s calm demeanor changed, he said in a deep voice, “Broken Sword Tea House, is it… seems not simple…” He changed the subject, “Guild Leader Feng, I apologize for my rudeness just now, I hope you will forgive me.”

“You don’t need to continue.” What kind of person was Feng Bu Jue? To put it crudely… as soon as Ji Xuan Zong farted, Jué-ge knew what kind of shit he was going to pull. “I won’t talk terms with you, and we at the Broken Sword Tea House… will never negotiate with you.” As he spoke, he stepped forward, leaping onto Ji Feng Long’s carriage, and tilting his head, he looked down at Ji Xuan Zong and said, “In short… tonight, you and Yin Lou Lan are destined to die.”

“Hmph! Arrogant nonsense!” Yin Lou Lan, standing in front of the carriage, had long reached his breaking point. At this moment, he waved his hand and shouted to the soldiers around the street, “Imperial Guards of the Inner Palace, hear my command!”

As the shout ceased, more than fifty soldiers surged onto the street, surrounding the carriage.

“Xing Yu Zhu Xian Zhen (Star Universe Immortal Execution Formation)!” Another command came from Yin Lou Lan’s mouth.

The soldiers responded in unison, taking their positions and suddenly channeling their Sheng Yuan (sacred energy).

“Heh…” Feng Bu Jue, seeing this, remained calm and composed, “Surname Yin… are you trying to bring about your own demise by arranging such a small formation?”

“Guild Leader Feng…” Before Yin Lou Lan could respond, Ji Feng Long spoke from the carriage, “The Xing Yu Zhu Xian Zhen (Star Universe Immortal Execution Formation) is very tricky, you’d better…”

“Spare me the crap!” Feng Bu Jue interrupted Ji Feng Long’s well-intentioned advice with a very rude tone, and replied with a sneering attitude, “You’re not exactly an easy mark either… before bringing us into the Tian Shu Shi Jie (Book of Heaven World), the ‘Womanly Fragrance Antidote’ you gave us has a time limit, right? Hmph… City Lord Ji really considered everything very carefully.”

Ji Feng Long was stunned upon hearing this, and she realized that something seemed amiss, “Guild Leader Feng… the effects of that medicine should have worn off already, you…”

“We haven’t died yet, right?” Feng Bu Jue laughed, “Hmph… it’s simple, because I directly built an alchemy room in your Tian Shu Shi Jie (Book of Heaven World) and concocted the antidote myself.”

“What?” Ji Feng Long exclaimed, “How is that possible…”

“I’ll tell you more about that later.” Feng Bu Jue waved his hand, putting on an indifferent air, “Let me break the little formation in front of me first.”

“Ridiculous!” Yin Lou Lan immediately declared, “I will show the world that your domineering attitude is nothing more than ignorance and recklessness!”

Having said that, he shouted loudly, issuing another command.

The soldiers moved according to his orders, and in the blink of an eye, the Sheng Yuan (sacred energy) of dozens of people surged into the sky and merged into one…

“City Lord!” Seeing this scene, Su Xiao Xiao and Lin Que, a dozen feet away, panicked and exclaimed in unison.

To them, it wouldn’t matter if Feng Bu Jue died, but if their City Lord Ji was implicated and perished along with him, that would be terrible…

But before they could think further, the energy in the sky had already spun several times like a nebula, crashing down towards the carriage.

The next second, the indestructible Kui Long Imperial Carriage was shattered into powder.

“You two, quickly take your City Lord to the side to avoid getting in the way in the middle of the road.” Just as General Su and Beauty Lin were in stunned disbelief, Feng Bu Jue’s voice rang out behind them.

The two women looked back… and didn’t know when, Jué-ge had grabbed Ji Feng Long by the shoulder and brought her to their side.

Even Yin Lou Lan was somewhat surprised that Jué-ge could so easily escape the range of the formation…

“What are you standing there for?” Feng Bu Jue, seeing that Su and Lin had not yet recovered, urged them again, “Do you want me to save her several more times?”

“Thank you, Guild Leader Feng, for your help…” Su Xiao Xiao reacted faster, and after two seconds, she quickly responded and gave Lin Que a look.

The latter understood, channeled another breath of true Qi, forcibly propped herself up, and together with Su Xiao Xiao, supported Ji Feng Long as they headed towards the side of the street.

“Hmm… teleportation, is it…” Yin Lou Lan, after witnessing Jué-ge’s actions, thought for a few seconds before muttering to himself.

“Not at all, not at all…” Feng Bu Jue waved his finger, smiling as he corrected, “This is the unique body technique of the Broken Sword Tea House – Fei Sha Feng Zhong Zhuan (Flying Sand in the Wind).”

“Good… very good.” Yin Lou Lan also smiled, “It seems… you are more difficult to deal with than I imagined.” His tone was still unhurried, making it impossible to discern any deep emotions, “Then I will personally experience it…”

“Hold on!” Suddenly, another voice came from the air, interrupting their conversation.

Before the roar had faded, “whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh—” four sounds were heard… four figures descended from the sky, landing behind Feng Bu Jue and forming a fan shape.

As you, the readers, have probably guessed… the four who rushed into the battle were none other than the Gang Shan Four Heavenly Kings.

The four of them had been watching from the Deng Yuan Tower for a long time, and after some deliberation and discussion, they had determined that the current situation was an opportunity – as long as they seized it, they would have endless riches and glory, and an inexhaustible supply of money and beautiful women in the future.

Therefore, they had chosen what they considered to be a suitable time… to act.

“City Lord Yin.” Dao Zheng addressed him as City Lord from the start, stating his position, “I wonder… if you could entrust this Feng Bu Jue to us to eliminate.”

“Oh… it’s you…” Yin Lou Lan glanced at the four of them and said coldly.

“Hehe… City Lord Yin still recognizes us brothers, it is truly our honor.” De Zheng stepped forward, responding flatteringly, “To be honest, us four brothers have long admired City Lord Yin and Chief Ji for many years, and having heard that the two seniors intend to dominate the world, we immediately had the intention to follow.”

Fa Zheng picked up the conversation, adding, “If City Lord Yin doesn’t find us repulsive… we are willing to hold the whip and stirrups, and serve at your command…”

“We will go through fire and water, without hesitation…” Zhi Zheng made the final supplement.

“Ha!” Upon hearing this, Yin Lou Lan immediately let out a dry laugh – a laugh of undisguised contempt and ridicule.

Yin Lou Lan knew that these four were petty people, but in the current situation, he felt that it wouldn’t hurt to take advantage of them. “Alright then~ The Gang Shan Four Heavenly Kings, is it? Hehe…” he said with a cold smile, “I have long heard of the names of the four of you, but… I have not yet witnessed your strengths with my own eyes. Today is a good opportunity… if you can kill this Feng Bu Jue, I will let you be the first visitors to the Lian Xian Gong (Cherish Immortal Palace).”

Upon hearing the three words “Lian Xian Gong (Cherish Immortal Palace),” the eyes of the Gang Shan Four Heavenly Kings all flashed with an almost insane expression. A second later, the four of them replied without hesitation, in unison, “Thank you, City Lord, for your appreciation!”

Having said that, they immediately unleashed their Sheng Yuan (sacred energy), took their positions, and prepared to launch a pincer attack on Jué-ge.

However… at this moment, another sudden change occurred.

A lithe figure, like lightning, came behind Feng Bu Jue, standing back-to-back with him.

This person wore a Western-style knight’s long robe, adorned with a blood cherry pattern, the hem fluttering gently in the breeze, ethereal like an immortal.

“Mad Detective Feng, focus on dealing with Yin Lou Lan.” Xu Huai Shang’s hands were already on the hilts of her twin blades, her eyes filled with murderous intent, “I’ll take care of the small fry.”

“Hmph… so it’s you…” Zhi Zheng snorted at Xu Huai Shang, then turned his head to Jué-ge and said, “Surname Feng, your fourth concubine is truly devoted to you… unfortunately, this beautiful woman is destined to be a moth flying into a flame, seeking her own destruction.”

Dao Zheng also laughed at this time, “Brothers, I think we shouldn’t be too heavy-handed. Such a beauty… burying her here would be a great pity. Why not spare her life and send her to the Lian Xian Gong (Cherish Immortal Palace), wouldn’t that be wonderful? Hahahaha…”

De Zheng and Fa Zheng laughed along with him. In their opinion, wanting to deal with this “fourth concubine” was simply effortless.

“Sigh… a bunch of fools.” Feng Bu Jue shook his head and sighed, “Death is imminent, yet you remain completely unaware…”

“Stop bluffing there!” Zhi Zheng was the one who had been tricked the most miserably by Jué-ge during the day, so he was the first to jump out and retort at whatever Jué-ge said, “Who are you saying is about to die…”

His words stopped abruptly, and his expression changed from a sneer to shock.

That shocked expression would forever remain on his face, because… his head had already left his body.

Clang clang—

The sound of twin blades returning to their sheaths quickly entered everyone’s ears.

Among the people present, only a very few… saw what had just happened.

And the vast majority of people saw nothing at all. They couldn’t even be sure… who had beheaded Zhi Zheng…