A deathly silence hung over the scene, broken only by the sizzling of the residual current on the Thunder Blade.The black-clad figures froze, their eyes wide, staring intently at the Red-haired Strongman’s severed body, as if still reeling from the recent events.A few seconds later, an unsuppressed whimper escaped someone first, and then, fear spread among the black-clad figures like a plague.The weapons in their hands began to tremble uncontrollably.Who could have imagined that the strongest among them, the Red-haired Strongman, a Fifth-Tier Six-Star expert, would be cut down with a single strike?The shock on Allen’s face was almost overflowing; his eyes were wide, his mouth slightly agape in an “O” shape, and the swirling wind around him suddenly ceased.He had long suspected that Qin Tian might be hiding his strength, but he never imagined it would be terrifying to this extent—the Thunder Blade just now was so fast it surpassed the limits of vision, and its sharp blade energy even scraped his cheeks painfully.If he were in that position, he knew very well that he would have no chance of survival, and a layer of cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.On the other side, ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) Bear grunted gruffly, wiping the blood from his face with his rough palm, his beast eyes revealing no ripple; the Poison Widow’s poisonous threads swayed gently at her fingertips, her alluring eyes full of a matter-of-fact expression.After all, even the Hundred Hunt Star Pirates were almost completely slaughtered by Qin Tian alone; this group of miscellaneous fish in front of them wasn't even an appetizer.Qin Tian raised his palm, and the Red-haired Strongman’s great axe suddenly lifted from the ground, arcing with residual blood before landing in his hand.He weighed the axe and swung it twice; the heavy blade cut through the air with a sharp whooshing sound, and the moonlight reflected on its surface danced across his face.“This axe is even a Spirit Tool, not bad,” he said with a slight smile, his fingertip lightly touching the axe’s edge.In an instant, a faint golden spiritual energy surged into the axe from his fingertip; the originally dull, blood-colored patterns suddenly lit up, moving across the axe’s edge like living blood vessels, and the sharpness of its edge was even several times stronger than before.Divine Weapon Blessing!“Bear, catch!”Qin Tian flicked his wrist, and the great axe shot out with a whistling gust of wind.Bear abruptly extended his large, fan-like palm, firmly catching the axe handle—the half-human-height axe had seemed somewhat clumsy in the Red-haired Strongman’s hands, but now, in Bear’s massive grip, it appeared to be custom-made for him; his rough skin melding with the cold metal, exuding a wild harmony.Bear lowered his head to look at the great axe in his palm, his thumb rubbing the warm axe body, and suddenly felt a surge of violent power flow from his palm into his limbs and bones, roaring through his body, creating a marvelous resonance with his Half-Beast bloodline.He tightened his grip on the axe handle, his bones cracking in a series of sharp snaps, and the muscles on his arms bulged, becoming noticeably thicker than before.The blood-colored patterns on the axe blade and the beast markings on his neck lit up simultaneously, and a low beast roar seemed to echo in the air.Bear raised his head, and the face that had been taut in battle suddenly broke into a simple, honest smile: “This axe—good!”Before his words finished, he suddenly swung the great axe horizontally, and a crescent-shaped wave of blood-colored energy surged out, cutting three still-stunned black-clad figures in half at the waist.The splashing blood droplets landed on the axe blade and were instantly absorbed by the blood-colored patterns, making the axe’s glow even more intense.“The rest are up to you.”Qin Tian sheathed his blade, the hilt clinking against the scabbard with a crisp “clack.” He stood with his arms crossed in the moonlight, a faint smile on his lips, watching the slaughter in the arena as if enjoying a show.Boom!Bear charged into the crowd like a whirlwind enveloped in a mist of blood; the half-human-height great axe was weightless in his hands, yet it carried the might to split mountains and shatter rocks.There were no fancy moves, only the most direct chops, hacks, and sweeps—when the axe fell, spiritual energy shields shattered like paper; when it swung horizontally, several people were cut in half at the waist, their internal organs mixing with blood to form a crimson splatter; when it struck directly, the crisp sound of shattering bones and screams rose and fell in succession.With every step he took, the ground trembled slightly, his muscles bulging like cast iron, and a bloodthirsty glint burned in his beast eyes—he was a living blood demon god, crawled out of purgatory, and no one could withstand his might.The Poison Widow, meanwhile, transformed into an agile phantom behind him, her jade hand gently raised as silver, poisonous threads spread out like a spiderweb.These poisonous threads, though seemingly delicate, were incredibly tough; they entangled ankles, causing black-clad figures to stumble to the ground, and upon contact with skin, instantly produced black burn marks. She was like an elegant yet deadly beautiful spider, precisely blocking all escape routes, occasionally flicking out poisonous needles from her fingertips that struck vital points, causing black-clad figures attempting to flank and ambush to silently collapse, perfectly building a poisoned defensive line for Bear.On the other side, Allen also got serious.Without the Red-haired Strongman to hold him back, he moved through the battle like a cyan lightning bolt when facing three attackers.Although his opponents included two Fifth-Tier and one Fourth-Tier Spiritual Energy Users, he used his dragon-scaled arms to directly withstand attacks, his sharp dragon claws tearing through the air, each swing accompanied by a sharp whistle that ripped through spiritual energy shields.A dragon claw landed on the shoulder armor of the spear-wielding Fifth-Tier expert; sparks flew, and the alloy armor, along with the flesh, was torn off, blood gushing from the deep wound, instantly staining half his body crimson.Thump—thump—each swing of Bear’s axe meant the end of a life. The black-clad figures’ psychological defenses crumbled inch by inch under the bloody onslaught; some threw down their weapons and knelt to beg for mercy, only to be incidentally chopped in half by the great axe; others madly tried to rush outwards but were entangled by the Poison Widow’s poisonous threads around their necks, twitching on the spot until they turned into black corpses.Despair, like a tide, engulfed the consciousness of the survivors, even their cries becoming hoarse.At this moment, the long-haired man who was attacking Allen caught sight of his companions falling one after another from the corner of his eye, his teeth grinding audibly.He knew very well that staying would only lead to death; only by fleeing could he survive.Ding!The spear-wielding Fifth-Tier expert thrust his spear at Allen’s chest again; a dragon claw precisely blocked the spear tip, producing a series of metallic sparks.Normally, this would be the long-haired man’s chance to swing his blade at Allen’s opening, but instead, he suddenly spun around, spiritual energy erupting from his feet, and he dashed into the darkness like an arrow released from a bowstring, his figure instantly merging with the distant shadows, leaving only a faint cyan afterimage.What?!The spear-wielding expert was stunned at first, his spear attack slowing by half a beat, then a furious roar shook the air, rattling: “Liu Yi, you coward!”Seeing this, the remaining black-clad figures’ already precarious psychological defenses completely shattered. If even a Fifth-Tier expert fled the battle, how could these mere fodder resist?Some collapsed to the ground, their legs giving out, without even the strength to flee, their eyes filled only with a desolate grayness of death.Allen seized the opportunity to close in, his dragon claw cutting across the spear-wielder’s throat like a knife, hot blood splattering his face. He raised a hand to wipe away the blood, his blue-gold vertical pupils coldly sweeping over the last Fourth-Tier black-clad figure, his speed suddenly increasing. The strong wind generated by his dragon claw tore through the opponent’s protective spiritual energy, leaving five deep, bone-visible claw marks on his chest, followed by another claw that pierced the man’s heart.Pfft!As the last black-clad figure was beheaded by Bear, this ambush, which should have been foolproof for Black Cloud Commerce, officially concluded. Simultaneously, in a place no one noticed, the residual soul power of the deceased Spiritual Energy Users was quietly absorbed by the Ghost Aperture in Qin Tian’s chest.“Boss, one got away.”The Poison Widow glanced at Allen, then walked up to Qin Tian and said in a low voice.At this moment, Allen walked over, his dragon scales slowly receding, and said somewhat apologetically, “Sorry, I didn’t expect him to abandon his companions and run.”In his understanding, companions were more important than life itself; when fighting side-by-side, they entrusted their backs to each other, and even if they died, they would die together.The long-haired man’s behavior, however, was despicable to the core—one moment they were jointly attacking, the next he abandoned his companions for the sake of survival, discarding even the most basic morality and bloodlust.“It’s okay; if he ran, we can follow the trail to find Black Cloud Commerce, and also—”Qin Tian looked at Allen, a smile on his lips: “—your companion.”If he had truly wanted to kill them all just now, no matter how suddenly or quickly the long-haired man fled, he wouldn’t have escaped his grasp.But he deliberately watched the long-haired man escape, naturally with something in mind.He had already placed a hunting mark on the long-haired man; now, he only needed to follow the mark to find Black Cloud Commerce.Upon hearing this, Allen’s eyes suddenly lit up.“Allen, this battle just now, we’re even,” Qin Tian suddenly said with a serious expression, “But going forward, if you want me to help you rescue your companion, we need to make a deal.”“What kind of deal?!” Allen quickly asked.“Black Cloud Commerce is offering a bounty for you to find the location of the underground Spirit Spring, and I—I have the same idea,” Qin Tian said frankly.“No problem!”Allen agreed without hesitation. Originally, he had planned to sell the location of the underground Spirit Spring to Black Cloud Commerce to earn money to purchase a spaceship for their team.For him, the underground Spirit Spring was not important at all; he had too many ways to acquire natural treasures or other opportunities.That’s the confidence of a Lucky Star.“Good! The deal is made!”Qin Tian nodded. The underground Spirit Spring could help people cultivate and improve their spiritual energy level, and his only current weakness was his spiritual energy.His talent, cultivation techniques, martial arts, spiritual tools, and summoned beasts were all maxed out, but his spiritual energy level was still stuck at Fourth-Tier Eight-Star, severely limiting his strength ceiling.He hoped to use the power of the Spirit Spring this time to break through to Fifth-Tier in one go.“Then let’s set off quickly.”Allen urged impatiently. Just then, he suddenly thought of something and asked, “Oh, by the way, I still don’t know your name.”Qin Tian smiled, “My name is Qin Tian, and as for age, I should be a few years older than you.”“Then I’ll call you Big Brother Qin Tian.”Allen then looked at Bear and the Poison Widow, and Qin Tian introduced them respectively, “Bear, Scarlett.”Scarlett, the Poison Widow’s fingertips, suddenly paused, and the silver poisonous threads almost entangled her own skin.This name was like an old coin, long sealed away, suddenly unearthed from a hidden compartment of memory; the familiar syllables caused a slight numbness in her heart.Ever since she was branded with the title “Poison Widow,” the wanted posters had changed time and again, and no one remembered she once had a name that carried the scent of roses.Now, when Qin Tian called it out so naturally, she looked at her fingertips, stained with countless deadly poisons, and suddenly felt that beneath that icy shell of indifference, something seemed to be quietly melting. A hint of daze, which even she hadn't noticed, flickered in her eyes, and the curve of her lips held an indescribable, complex flavor.Bear, however, didn’t care; he grunted gruffly in greeting, then slammed his great axe onto the ground, making pebbles jump, clearly still savoring the thrill of the recent battle.“Big Brother Bear, Miss Scarlett.”Allen greeted them politely, then immediately urged, “Big Brother Qin Tian, let’s hurry and set off!”“Alright!”Qin Tian nodded, his gaze sweeping into the distance.On the outskirts of Quan Hui City, Black Cloud Commerce’s secret base was located within an abandoned mine shaft. The damp air was mixed with the smell of ore dust and rust, and the oil lamps on the stone walls flickered, casting distorted shadows.Bang!Liu Yi burst through the heavy iron door, which slammed against the stone wall with a deafening crash. He stumbled into the council hall, his knees buckling, almost collapsing. Cold sweat-soaked hair clung to his pale cheeks, and his gasping breath sounded like a broken bellows: “Chairman! Chairman!”“The Chairman isn’t here. There’s a lead regarding the underground Spirit Spring, and the Chairman personally led a team to investigate.”The man in the mahogany chair slowly raised his eyes; his left chest, under his black combat attire, was noticeably caved in, and speaking pulled at the wound on his mouth, making him clench his teeth in pain.This was Xie Fei, the Chain Man, who had been severely injured by Bear’s punch. His face was now as pale as paper, and his right hand gently massaged his chest. The chains on his wrist dangled with his movements, tapping out faint, dull clinks on the stone floor.“Liu Yi, weren’t you with Wolfgang and the others to capture Allen? Where are they?” Xie Fei’s voice was hoarse, as if abraded by sandpaper, carrying the weakness of his injury.“Dead, all dead!” Liu Yi suddenly clenched his fists, his fingernails digging deep into his palms, blood oozing between his fingers. His pupils widened with fear, reflecting the bloody scene he had just witnessed, and beneath that thick, unyielding terror, there was also a hint of post-disaster relief and an indescribable dread.“What! Dead!” Xie Fei abruptly stood up, the pain from his chest injury flaring, but he seemed oblivious, the chains in his palm taut as a straight line. “How is this possible? You, Wolfgang, Zhang Yao—three Fifth-Tiers, seven Fourth-Tiers, and the rest all Third-Tier elites—so many people, and not only did you fail to capture Allen, but now only you returned?”Liu Yi’s throat bobbed violently, his voice trembling: “If it were only Allen, it would have been easy. But this time, he had three experts with him, especially that young man—he cut Wolfgang in half at the waist with a single strike!”Three experts? Xie Fei’s pupils suddenly contracted, the chains in his palm clinking: “Was it two men and one woman? And one of the men was as tall as an iron tower?”“Yes, yes! It was them!” Liu Yi nodded repeatedly, urgently asking, “You’ve encountered them too?”“My injury was left by that giant,” Xie Fei said, his face ashen, his fingertips pressing on the indentation in his chest, where the bones still throbbed faintly.“That giant isn’t the most terrifying,” Liu Yi’s voice trembled like a flickering candle in the wind. “Those who haven’t seen that young man’s blade with their own eyes will never imagine how terrifying it is.”“No, I must report to the Chairman immediately!” Xie Fei raised his hand to make a call, but just then, a piercing scream suddenly came from deep within the base, followed by the dull thud of bones shattering. Bang!The heavy iron door was sent flying by an immense force, crashing against the stone wall with a whistling gust of wind, sending debris raining down. Moonlight poured in through the broken doorway, outlining the four figures more clearly—Qin Tian walked at the forefront, gripping his Thunder Blade, Bear followed closely, shouldering his great axe,Allen’s dragon claws were still stained with blood, and Scarlett’s poisonous threads gleamed coldly in the lamplight.Behind them, the members of Black Cloud Commerce lay scattered across the floor, the scent of blood wafting into the hall.“Black Cloud Commerce, you certainly hide yourselves well,” Qin Tian’s voice quietly sounded, like a piece of ice dropped into boiling oil, instantly shattering the deathly silence in the hall.Xie Fei and Liu Yi turned simultaneously. When Liu Yi saw the figure holding the Thunder Blade, his face instantly turned ashen, as if an invisible hand had gripped his throat; he stumbled back three steps before hitting the stone wall.Xie Fei stared at Bear’s massive physique, his chest suddenly aching intensely, and a hint of fear appeared in his eyes.

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