AH!!!

Several hundred breaths passed.

The remaining eight guards suffered the same fate as their comrades before them; each had an arm severed. The wounds were clean-cut, and blood gushed wildly! The crowd on the street watched, their eyeballs nearly popping out of their sockets.

One man, single-handedly battling nine guards.

In the end, all nine guards collapsed to the ground, severely injured, yet this young man remained unscathed. His astonishing combat instincts truly left everyone else in the dust.

Qin Feiyang stood firm, drenched in blood from head to toe, resembling a War God bathed in blood. Everyone present felt an irrepressible dread welling up inside them. After a glance at the ten guards, Qin Feiyang stepped forward, heading towards the Royal Palace.

He appeared completely unperturbed.

This act instantly sparked an uproar. He actually dared to force his way into the Royal Palace! Everyone knew the Royal Palace was the forbidden zone of the Land of Ruins, sacred and inviolable. Without the King's permission, no one was allowed to trespass. Throughout history, not a single person who dared to trespass into the Royal Palace had survived. This was because such an act was an affront, a desecration, a challenge to the King's authority!

"If I were you, I would choose to kneel and beg for mercy."

Just then, a man in black armor strode out from the palace gate, his gaze cold and indifferent.

"It's Commander Rong!"

"He's a genuine War King!"

"This young man has angered him; he's dead for sure today!"

The crowd looked at the black-armored man with trepidation.

Commander Rong... Qin Feiyang paused. Hearing the murmurs from the crowd behind him, he glanced at the black-armored man and said calmly, "Too bad I'm not you."

"You are very brave. Of all the young people I've encountered, you are the first," Commander Rong said, his eyes glinting with a cold light.

"Thank you for the compliment," Qin Feiyang replied, appearing greatly honored.

Commander Rong didn't get angry but smirked. "Once you enter the Royal Palace, you will never make it out alive. Follow me, if you dare."

With those words, Commander Rong turned and walked through the Royal Palace gate.

I'm truly curious to see what this den of dragons and tigers is like.

Without hesitation, Qin Feiyang followed him inside.

"You really dare to come in?" Commander Rong turned, looking at him in shock.

"The worst that can happen is death. What's there to be afraid of?" Qin Feiyang said with a faint smile. He scanned his surroundings and shook his head. "I've seen quite a few palaces, but this is the first time I've seen one in such a dilapidated state."

"I hope you can maintain this arrogance," Commander Rong sneered, then turned and walked towards a palace hall.

Approaching a grand hall, they saw three large characters, "Great Commander," inscribed above its entrance. The hall doors were tightly shut, and no one stood guard. This proved that the Great Commander was very confident in his own strength.

Commander Rong stood before the door, bowed, and announced, "Great Commander, your subordinate has something to report."

CLANG!

The hall door opened.

Inside, it was quite dim. The decor was nothing remarkable compared to palaces outside, but in the resource-scarce Land of Ruins, it could undoubtedly be called luxurious.

At the head of the hall, a middle-aged man was seated on a throne. He was dressed in a black robe, with thick eyebrows and large eyes, exuding an air of authority without needing to display anger.

Commander Rong walked into the great hall. Qin Feiyang followed, curiously looking around.

Commander Rong walked to the foot of the throne, bowed, and said, "Great Commander, this man trespassed into the Royal Palace and injured our palace guards. Please determine his punishment."

The Great Commander glanced at Qin Feiyang. Seeing that Qin Feiyang was merely looking around and showed him no courtesy, the Great Commander was immediately displeased.

"Someone like this should be killed directly. Why did you bring him here? Do you think I'm idle?" the Great Commander barked, his eyes flashing with a cold light.

Commander Rong hurriedly replied, "Please calm your anger, Great Commander. There are reasons for this."

"Speak!" The Great Commander was clearly impatient.

"This young man has a dagger that can easily cut through the guards' halberds. Furthermore, he not only possesses offensive Martial Arts Techniques but also auxiliary Martial Arts Techniques. Based on my observation, they are all perfect Martial Arts Techniques, and he himself possesses the cultivation of a Six Star Martial Ancestor. Therefore, I surmise that he only recently arrived in the Land of Ruins," Commander Rong reported respectfully.

The Great Commander's eyes widened in shock. He looked at Qin Feiyang again and demanded, "Answer me. What is your name? How old are you now? And what is your purpose in coming to the Land of Ruins?"

"Qin Feiyang. I just turned sixteen not long ago. As for my purpose in coming to the Land of Ruins, it's none of your business," Qin Feiyang replied calmly.

"A Six Star Martial Ancestor at sixteen!" The Great Commander's body trembled, his eyes shining with a brilliant light. "Your identity in the outside world must be quite something!"

Qin Feiyang said, "It's decent, I suppose. I don't want to waste words with you. I want to see Ren Wushuang."

"You came for Ren Wushuang?" The Great Commander frowned. "Hand over your dagger and all your Martial Arts Techniques to me, and I will let you see Ren Wushuang."

"Do you think that's possible?" Qin Feiyang finally looked squarely at the Great Commander, a hint of mockery playing on his lips.

"Hmph! I don't care what your status is in the outside world, but once you come to the Land of Ruins, you must obey orders. Otherwise, no matter how monstrously talented you are, there will be no place for you here," the Great Commander snorted coldly.

Qin Feiyang shrugged. "I never planned to stay here permanently. Why would I need a foothold?"

"Haha..." Both the Great Commander and Commander Rong burst out laughing as if they had heard the greatest joke in the world. Their laughter was filled with disdain and scorn.

Commander Rong said, "Kid, you can't possibly be thinking of leaving the Land of Ruins, are you?"

"Why? Can't I?" Qin Feiyang retorted.

"Sure, of course, you can," Commander Rong sneered. "It's just a pity you're indulging in wishful thinking."

"The Land of Ruins is surrounded on all sides by a black abyss," the Great Commander added. "Once you enter, you can never leave. You should accept reality and give up on that idea completely!"

The two Commanders sneered. Everyone who entered the Land of Ruins, including themselves, wanted to leave. But what happened in the end? They either died in the black abyss or were crushed to dust by the intense gravity, leaving not even their bones behind. Not a single person had ever succeeded. Furthermore, the King of the Land of Ruins would never allow anyone to leave. This was an ironclad rule that no one could defy.

Qin Feiyang glanced dismissively at the two, too lazy to waste words on them. He turned and sprinted out of the great hall.

BOOM!

Seeing this, the Great Commander erupted in fury. A terrifying aura, like an erupting volcano, burst forth from him. He rose, took a single step, and appeared outside the hall.

By then, Qin Feiyang had already leaped onto a roof, standing at its highest point. He grinned at the Great Commander and said, "Don't worry, I'm not running away."

"What are you doing?" the Great Commander frowned, completely puzzled. Is he up there to admire the scenery?

Qin Feiyang cleared his throat and shouted, "Ren Wushuang, the Lion Headed Hawk asked me to find you! Come out!"

The Great Commander's expression turned grim instantly.

SWOOSH!

In a flash, he appeared beside Qin Feiyang, his large hand striking out like an eagle's talon towards Qin Feiyang's arm. If I can capture this brat first, that dagger will be mine! Even Ren Wushuang won't be able to take it from me! the Great Commander thought.

Just as he was about to succeed, the young man before him suddenly vanished without a trace.

The Great Commander froze, hurriedly scanning his surroundings, his face etched with disbelief.

Below, Commander Rong was even more astounded. Vanished instantly! Without any warning! How did this brat manage that? Is this the trump card he relied on to dare break into the Royal Palace?

SWOOSH!

From a palace hall not far away, a graceful figure in white soared into the air. She was tall and slender, with skin as white as snow and a waist so tiny it seemed one could encircle it with a single hand. Her chest rose and fell with her breathing, creating an impressive sight. Her eyes, like clear autumn pools, shone with a bright luster and held a hint of innate charm that could stir one's soul. This was a woman of indescribable beauty. Her mere appearance seemed to add a touch of vibrancy to this dim and somber world.

That's right! She was the master of the Lion Headed Hawk, Ren Wushuang!

SWOOSH!

Her long dress fluttering in the wind, she landed opposite the Great Commander. Her fine brows furrowed slightly as she asked, "Who was calling me just now?"

The Great Commander stated coldly, "He trespassed into the Royal Palace and has already been slain by me."

Ren Wushuang's eyes turned icy, and the temperature in the surroundings seemed to plummet, as if it had become a world of ice and snow. Not to mention Commander Rong, even the Great Commander, himself a War Emperor, couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

SWOOSH!

But just then, Qin Feiyang reappeared out of thin air, grinning. "Great Commander, to kill me, you currently lack the ability."

"You..." The Great Commander was dumbfounded. How did he appear out of thin air again? He had thought Qin Feiyang had already fled. He never expected that not only was Qin Feiyang still here, but he had also overheard his words. Having his lie exposed by Qin Feiyang, he felt a surge of shame and anger.

Qin Feiyang quickly distanced himself from the Great Commander and looked up at Ren Wushuang.

A flash of amazement lit up his eyes.

The phantom image projected by the Lion Headed Hawk was already stunning, but the real person is even more beautiful. Her name truly suits her. Whether it's talent or looks, she is unparalleled.

Ren Wushuang sized up Qin Feiyang for a moment and asked, "Were you the one looking for me?"

Her voice was clear and melodious, like music from the heavens.

Qin Feiyang took out the severed plume. The moment the plume appeared, it emitted a faint radiance.

It really is from her. Qin Feiyang mused.

Ren Wushuang extended her jade-like hand, and the plume flew into her palm. Gazing at the plume in her palm, her eyes gradually filled with sorrow. "Is it... doing well now?" she asked.

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly. "It's living quite comfortably. Its strength has also surpassed yours now."

"That's to be expected," Ren Wushuang murmured. The Essence in the Land of Ruins is thin, and resources are scarce. It was already extremely fortunate for me to break through to the War Emperor realm.

Suddenly, she put away the plume and turned to the Great Commander, her voice cold as she declared, "This young man is an old acquaintance of mine. If you dare to harm him, I will destroy you!"

With that said, without waiting for the Great Commander's response, she took Qin Feiyang and flew towards a palace hall in the distance.

Hmph, just because you're the King's Disciple, what's there to be so arrogant about? the Great Commander snorted inwardly. He then jumped down from the roof and began speaking in hushed tones with Commander Rong.

Qin Feiyang chuckled. "That Great Commander, it seems he doesn't get along with you?"

"That man is extremely envious. He resents that I receive better treatment in the Royal Palace than he does. His methods are also quite despicable, so you should be careful of him," Ren Wushuang said with a slight smile. She then led Qin Feiyang directly into the palace hall.

As they entered the hall, she waved her hand, and with a resounding THUD, the doors slammed shut behind them.

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