When Wang Hui mentioned Lanyue Pavilion, a nearly imperceptible change flickered across Hei Qing's face, hesitation and indecision flitting through his eagle-like eyes. Although these expressions vanished in a flash, they could not escape Zhu Bufan's discerning gaze!

Finally, as if having made a decision, the hesitation in Hei Qing's eyes quickly faded, replaced by a deep and hidden chill. After giving a slight smile and shaking his head, Hei Qing spoke, "Master Wang, it's not right for you to say that."

"Although Lanyue Pavilion is a leading merchant in Heiyan City, even so, we cannot let a wanted criminal be taken away so easily, right? Moreover... moreover, nobody can prove that these two were indeed summoned by Lanyue Pavilion. How about this, Master Wang, let them come back with the City Lord for a while, so I can put on a show to ease the Lian Family's anger. Of course, I will not harm them. What do you think? This would also allow the City Lord to verify with Lanyue Pavilion, wouldn't it?"

"Hehe, Hei Qing, stop with these tricks. Once someone enters your dark prison, can they ever come out? The truth is known to all, and today I will not hand them over to you. If you really want to snatch them away, then make your move. However, I must remind you, you alone do not have what it takes to hold onto me. After I talk with Lanyue Pavilion about today's events, you'll see what to do!"

Wang Hui's adamant stance finally cast a shadow over Hei Qing's face. He couldn't believe that Wang Hui was being so assertive this time. And Wang Hui's attitude only served to raise more doubts within Hei Qing, "Master Wang, you keep saying that these two are honored guests invited by Lanyue Pavilion, then why would Lanyue Pavilion let them travel with you? And why did Lanyue Pavilion invite these two? Please clear the doubts in this City Lord's heart, Master Wang!"

"Hmph, it's simple, this young brother is an Artifact Refiner. Does that make it clear to you?" Knowing what was on Hei Qing's mind, Wang Hui's words immediately resulted in a colorful change in Hei Qing's expression.

"So it is... it turns out to be so. To become an Artifact Refiner at such a young age, your future is surely boundless." After nodding, Hei Qing continued, "However! Even so, you absolutely cannot pass through here today. Unless you two could break through the military formation established by three hundred soldiers of the Black Dam Army. Then, your freedom to leave or stay is yours to decide. Otherwise, just accompany me back to the dark prison! Of course! Master Wang, you should not get involved in the matters of the young. If you really have an itching hand, let Hei Qing accompany the Master for a little game!"

Unexpectedly, Hei Qing also showed unyielding toughness. There was no other choice, for at this moment if he were to back down, the prestige of the City Lord of Heiyan City would be greatly damaged. So, regardless of anything, he had to tough it out, even though he now wished he could chop Lin Ya to death for leading events to this point. If Lin Ya had been wise and stepped aside earlier, he wouldn't have been implicated.

"Very well, very well, what a great suggestion from the City Lord of Heiyan City! Sending two people to charge against the formation of three hundred soldiers; when it comes to shamelessness, you truly deserve to be the uncrowned king!" Upon hearing Hei Qing's words, Wang Hui was so angry that his whole body trembled. Having two people charge at the formation of three hundred soldiers was an idea only someone as shameless as Hei Qing could suggest.

"Wang Hui! Under my command are tens of thousands of Black Dam Army soldiers; if I cannot make my subordinates convinced, then how can I lead Heiyan City? Today, this condition is already extraordinarily generous! You should know they have killed quite a few of my Black Dam Army's soldiers, and it wouldn't be too much even if I personally exterminated them. Now, having them break through the formation of three hundred people is already very generous!" Obviously, Hei Qing's patience had reached its limit, addressing Wang Hui by name directly, and the atmosphere between the two reached a powder keg point.

"City Lord Hei Qing, is it?" Just then, Zhu Bufan suddenly stepped forward and addressed Hei Qing, "You say you want us two to charge at the formation of three hundred men, but if we kill your Black Dam Army officers and break out of the formation, aren't you going to look for another excuse? Saying that we killed your soldiers and such."

"Hmph! If three hundred people can't keep two men, then they deserve to die if they are all killed!" Upon hearing Zhu Bufan's query, Hei Qing coldly snorted his reply.

"Very well, we will break through this formation then!" Hearing Hei Qing's words, Zhu Bufan revealed a hint of a smile, then turned to Huo Ling and said, "Is that okay? There're quite a lot of them this time."

"Humph, even a thousand more trash is still just trash." After hearing Zhu Bufan's words, Huo Ling coldly scanned the Black Dam Army soldiers ahead and spoke to Zhu Bufan. Upon hearing Huo Ling's words, a violent fury immediately blazed in Hei Qing's eyes as he bellowed, "Fine! Since you're so confident, don't blame my Black Dam Army for bullying the few with numbers, Lin Ya, arrange the formation!! Life or death, at your will!!"

"Let's go." Seeing that all the Black Dam Army soldiers in front had their swords drawn and bows strung, Zhu Bufan laughed heartily and then employed Thunderbolt Step to charge towards the three hundred Black Dam Army soldiers, while Huo Ling summoned four Hanhai Spirit Pearls and rode waves of water as he attacked the army formation.

"A Magic Cultivator?" Seeing Huo Ling was actually a Magic Cultivator, Hei Qing's face drastically changed. He had previously noticed Huo Ling was a Cultivator at the Bone Forging Realm, but he wasn't worried because within the army formation was Lin Ya, who was at the Fifth Layer Heaven of Bone Forging. However, if Huo Ling was a Magic Cultivator, that would be a completely different matter, and Hei Qing was too arrogant to have fully understood the situation with Zhu Bufan and his companion.

"Hmph! Hei Qing, you'd better worry about yourself first instead of worrying about others. I, Wang Hui, have tolerated you enough already. Today, let me see what skills the City Lord of Heiyan City truly has! Flame Spirit Golden Feather Palm!!"

As Wang Hui struck with his palm, an array of flames like feathers shot out, carrying a terrifying heat with them. Faced with this sky-full assault, Hei Qing dared not be distracted anymore and hastily deployed his Martial Arts to confront the attack. As the battle began, both individuals immediately engaged in a fiercely heated state, the crimson flames and swirling dark mysterious Qi constantly colliding, setting off thunderous roars in the heavens.

"Ha! Heavenly Tyrant Mixed Element Sword, Blood Slaughter Triple Waves!!" As his eyes turned a slight red, filled with Killing Intent, a surge of it crazily emerged from Zhu Bufan. With one sweep of Emperor Yan's conquering saber, the Blood Slaughter Triple Waves, mixed with endless blood-red energy, swept towards the Black Dam Army formation.

"Form the Xuanhua Formation and confront the Magic Cultivator! Zhu Bufan, I, Lin Ya, will personally take you on! Purple Mysterious Palm? Purple Star River!!" With a cold shout, a slight adjustment was made to the formation behind Lin Ya, and countless arrows infused with Primordial Qi rained down towards Huo Ling. Meanwhile, Lin Ya himself unleashed his Purple Mysterious Palm, aiming to quickly overpower Zhu Bufan and then, together with the troops, capture Huo Ling.

The Primordial Qi swept out like a purple satin ribbon, quickly fending off Zhu Bufan's Blood Slaughter Triple Waves and continuously dissolving it, while Lin Ya himself passed through the sword energy of the Blood Slaughter Triple Waves, flashing to within less than thirty meters of Zhu Bufan in an instant.

"Red Star Palm? Rose Mist Swirl!"

The whirling reddish Qi, with specks of white star-like radiance, pressed straight down towards Zhu Bufan. This twisting Qi Force vaguely carried a suction, making it difficult to dodge.

"Hmph! Heavenly Tyrant Mixed Element Sword? Blood Breaking the Sky!!" A flash of coldness passed through his eyes, and Zhu Bufan fiercely swept a crimson laser towards Lin Ya's Rose Mist Swirl. Lin Ya merely revealed a hint of a cold smile in the face of Zhu Bufan's attack. With a whoosh, Zhu Bufan's attack was actually absorbed by the Rose Mist Swirl, and Lin Ya's palm was already about to imprint in front of Zhu Bufan.

"Eh?" Surprised to see his own Blood Breaking the Sky being "devoured," Zhu Bufan was astounded. Though the Heavenly Tyrant Mixed Element Sword was not considered a powerful Martial Art, it was still a decent choice among high-level Human Rank Martial Arts. Now it was easily broken by Lin Ya's Rose Mist Swirl. Besides the difference in Cultivation, it was evident that Lin Ya's Red Star Palm was also a Martial Art with some deep tricks.

"Hmph! You want to play Martial Arts? I'll play with you to the end! Heaven and Earth Shock? Reverse Heaven and Earth!!" With a similarly spinning force, Zhu Bufan's left-hand Reverse Heaven and Earth ferociously slammed into Lin Ya's Rose Mist Swirl. Suddenly, Zhu Bufan felt a twisting force incessantly tearing at his arm, as though it wanted to twist his left hand into a corkscrew.

"Ha ha ha, you're courting death!" Seeing Zhu Bufan actually using his hand to catch his own Rose Mist Swirl, Lin Ya couldn't help but let out a triumphant laugh.

"The one seeking death is you! Beast King Howl? Fierce Tiger Roar!"

"Roar!!!!"

Like the roar of a fierce tiger, a massive bellow instantly dazzled Lin Ya. Although his Cultivation was much higher than Zhu Bufan's, he still hadn't expected Zhu Bufan to utilize such a sound wave Martial Art, particularly at such a close range for a surprise attack.

"Heaven and Earth Shock? Reverse Heaven and Earth!!"

Feeling the twisting force on his left hand dissipate, Zhu Bufan once again activated Reverse Heaven and Earth. The spinning Power that had been applied to his hand a moment ago was all blasted back onto Lin Ya in an instant. In an instant, Lin Ya, with Zhu Bufan's right hand as the center, spun crazily in the air like a top.

"Snap"

After spinning hundreds of rounds, Lin Ya finally fell to the ground, dizzy and seeing stars. Although the returned Power didn't cause him any harm, it had made him extremely disheveled. And just as he landed on the ground, Zhu Bufan's Blood Breaking the Sky was already bombarding him directly, leaving him no time even for embarrassment.

"Red Star Palm? Red Kunlun!!"

Faced with this formidable strike, Lin Ya dared not be careless. After numerous exchanges, Lin Ya had long considered Zhu Bufan to be an enemy of the same level as himself. Therefore, facing Zhu Bufan's Blood Breaking the Sky, Lin Ya didn't hesitate to counter with a powerful move from his Red Star Palm.

Like a red rubber ball, the spherical Qi immediately flattened upon contact with Blood Breaking the Sky, but then it bounced back instantly, surprisingly deflecting Zhu Bufan's Blood Breaking the Sky into the air.

"Damn it, what in the world is this? Is this Martial Arts or acrobatics, crap!" Seeing his attack being deflected in such an incredible manner, Zhu Bufan was also left dumbfounded.

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